Lok Sabha Question No. 2758 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Modernization of Road Transport System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE, R. PARTHIPAN, ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER, POONAM  MAHAJAN

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the road transportation system of the country requires immediate modernization and latest technology and if so the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is aware that overloading and pollution are burning problems for road transportation in India, if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c)  whether the Government has appointed a set of agencies or commissions to look after the maintenance and construction of roads but there is lack of coordination between the agencies and the Government leading to contradictory situation and resulting in bad road condition, if so, the details thereof;

(d)  the  amount  of  funds  sanctioned  for  implementation  of  the  schemes  for  strengthening public transport system;

(e)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognisance  of  the  fact  that  the  length  of  National Highways and State Highways has increased tremendously as opposed to stagnant growth of public transport in the country; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken to augment the public transport in proportion to National and State Highways?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  Yes, Madam. Modernisation of Road Transport System is a continuous process. Ministry has  worked  on  improving  standards  of  the  vehicles.  In  addition,  after  implementation  of GST, the commercial tax check posts have been abolished, thereby reducing the stoppings on the roads. E-tolling systems have also helped in promoting seamless transport on road.

(b)      Transportation  by  Road  is  a  State  Subject  under  the  Seventh  Schedule  of  the Constitution. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways do not maintain state wise details on overloading and pollution.

(c)  Government  of  India  has  appointed  various  agencies  namely,  National  Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited(NHIDCL) to look after the maintenance and construction of National

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2758

ANSWERED ON 27 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## MODERNIZATION OF ROAD TRANSPORT SYSTEM

## 2758.   SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE SHRI R. PARTHIPAN SHRI V. ELUMALAI SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

Highways(NH). Maintenance & Repair of National Highways is an ongoing process. There is no lack of coordination among the Government and the Implementing Agencies.

- (d)  The  total  fund  of  Rs.  72  Crores  has  been  earmarked  for  the  scheme  'Strengthening  of Public Transport System' during the cycle of 14 th Finance Commission, i.e. 2017-18, 201819 & 2019-20.
- (e)    &  (f)      Yes  Madam.  To  augment  the  Public  transport  System,  this  Ministry  is implementing various schemes namely Strengthening of Public Transport System, Development of Bus Ports on BOT Basis  and Nirbhaya Scheme.

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