Lok Sabha Question No. 1198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Repair of NH in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1198

ANSWERED ON 9 TH  FEBRUARY, 2017

## REPAIR OF NH IN KERALA

1198.   SHRI P.K. BIJU:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  funds  provided  to  Kerala  for  repair  and  maintenance  of  the  National Highways passing through the State during the last five years;
- (b) whether  the  Government  intends  to  allocate  sufficient  funds  to  Kerala  Government  for repair  and  maintenance of National Highways in the State in view of their requests and proposals and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the action taken by the Union Government on the proposals of Kerala Government during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) The  details  of  funds  provided  to  Kerala  for  repair  and  maintenance  of  the  National Highways passing through the state during the last five years are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Allocation of Funds (Rs. in Crore) |
|------------------|--------------------------------------|
| 2015-2016        |                                71.72 |
| 2014-2015        |                               152.5  |
| 2013-2014        |                                40.46 |
| 2012-2013        |                                17.77 |
| 2011-2012        |                                34.62 |

In addition, National Highways Authority of India utilized following funds for repair and maintenance of the National Highways entrusted to them.

| Financial Year   |   Funds utilized (Rs. in Crore) |
|------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2015-2016        |                           0.772 |
| 2014-2015        |                           1.161 |
| 2013-2014        |                           1.591 |
| 2012-2013        |                           2.84  |
| 2011-2012        |                           6.974 |

(b) and (c )   During the year 2015-16, 2014-15 and 2013-2014, proposals amounting to Rs. 80.02 crore, Rs. 91.75  crore and  Rs. 173.67  crore respectively were  sanctioned  for periodical renewal/improvement of riding quality of National Highways under maintenance and repair in the State  of  Kerala.    During  the  current  year  proposals  amounting  to  Rs.  99.93  crore  have  been sanctioned  for  the  purpose.  The  allocation  of  funds  for  repair  and  maintenance  of  National Highways  to  different  states  is  made  based  on  requirement  and  availability  of  funds  under maintenance and repair. The allocation of Rs.117.96 cr. has been made for repair and maintenance of National Highways in Kerala   for 2016-17. Stretches of National Highways NH 544, NH 66, NH  966  A  with  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  are  being  maintained  by  respective Concessionaires/OMT contractors as per the provisions of the Concession Agreement.

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