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Lok Sabha Question No. 846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Skill Development in NH Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, DHARMENDRA YADAV

- (a)  No, Madam.

(b) to (e) Not Applicable.  However, the Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport &Highways has initiated Skill Development  Program under RPL( Recognition of  Prior Learning ) scheme to  train  Construction  Workers  in  Highway  Sector  in  the  year  2016  through  DG(Training)( Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship) in respect of Highway Projects costing more than Rs.100 Crores. Guidelines to this effect have been issued. Under this program, till date, 95000 workmen have been registered, 82000 workmen have been trained in the 6 trades (Masonry, Bar bending, Scaffolding, Shuttering/ Carpentry, Plumbing and Painting).

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 846

ANSWERED ON 07 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN NH PROJECTS

846.     DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सडक परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether it is mandatory for the companies worth Rs. 100 crore or more, which are part on  National  Highway  (NH)  Projects  to  provide  training  to  the  workers  for  their  skill development  under  the  workers  for  their  skill  development  under  the  scheme  of  the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any step to build an infrastructure in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the estimated cost of it; and
- (e) the time by which it is likely to be implemented and the extent to which it is likely to be beneficial?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Status of Textile Exports
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne, ANANDRAO  ADSUL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2019

## STATUS OF TEXTILE EXPORTS

844.  DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether huge decline in export of textiles and garment has been noticed this year in comparison  to  the  year  2017  as  per  the  data  collected  by  Confederation  of  Indian Textile Industries (CITI);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether there is need to make the refund of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) easier;
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this direction;
- (e) whether there is urgent need to provide urgent relief of minimum two per cent on the export of cotton yarn and under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme and Rebate of  State  Levies  (RoSL)  package  for  garments  and  cotton  yarn  for  competition  in national market; and
- (f) if so, the details of the steps taken by the Government in this direction?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंरी ( श्री अजय टम्टा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a)  &  (b): As  per  data  of  Directorate  General  of  Commercial  Intelligence  and  Statistics, exports  of  textile  &  apparel  (including  handicraft)  have  increased  by  2.5%  from  US$ 28,656 mn during April to December 2017 to US$ 29,381 mn during April to December 2018 .
- (c)  &  (d ):  GST is far-reaching reform and refund of IGST has been simplified to a large extent.  Government has taken various steps to further simplify the refund process.  All documents/undertaking/statements, along with the claim of refund can be uploaded on the  common  portal  by  the  applicant  at  the  time  of  filing  refund  application.  Statutory provision has been made to provisionally sanction 90% of the refund amount within 7 days in case of exports. To facilitate small exporters, a provision has been provided in the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 that the shipping bill, filed by an exporter of goods, shall be deemed to be an application for refund of integrated tax paid on the goods exported  out  of  India.  Further,  to  reduce  the  pendency  of  refunds  with  regard  to  IGST paid on exports and Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims, Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs has organised three editions of the Refund Fortnightly.
- (e) & (f): Rebate of State Levies (RoSL) remits state taxes/ levies which are embedded in the  cost  of  exports.  Quantum  of  embedded  taxes/  levies  are  examined  by  Government from time to time for revision required if any. As regards cotton yarn, export has increased by 21% during April-December 2018-19 as compared to previous period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Cancellation of Flights due to Fog
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, S. RAJENDRAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., SUDHEER GUPTA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, NAGARAJAN P., SANTOSH AHLAWAT, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 838 (To be answered on the February 2019) 7th

## CANCELLATION OF FLIGHTS DUE TO FOG

838.

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR

SHRI S. RAJENDRAN

SHRI S.R VIJAYAKUMAR

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN

SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether a large number of domestic and international flights of various public and private sector airlines are delayed/cancelled due to dense during the current winter season, if s0, the details thereof; fog
- (c) whether there is a shortage of pilots in the country who are trained to fly under foggy condition and if $0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) the losses incurred by various airlines as a result thereof; airline-wise during the said period;
- (d) the totai number of passengers who were severely affected by cancellation of these flights;
- (e) whether any alternative arrangements were made for these passengers so that (f) if not; the reasons therefor? they

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) A total of 22 flights were cancelled and 452 flights were delayed during Low Visibility Period(LVP) because of bad weather in Delhi for this season as on 4th Feb, 2019).
- (b) As per prevailing regulation, airlines are not required to submit the details of the losses incurred by them to this Ministry:

(c) There is no shortage of trained pilots with scheduled airlines authorized to

(d) A total of 74067 passengers were affected due to flight cancellations attributed to for the month of November and December, 2018. fog

(e) & (f) Airlines facilitated the affected passengers either with refund of their ticket or with re-scheduling of their flight or providing hotel accommodation or with compensation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Progress in Char Dham Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R., S. RAJENDRAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUDHEER GUPTA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.837

ANSWERED ON 7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## PROGRESS IN CHAR DHAM PROJECT

837. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR: SHRI S. RAJENDRAN: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had decided to construct all weather roads to connect Char Dham pilgrimage sites;
- (b)  if  so,  the  time  frame  fixed  by  the  Government  for  completion  of  Char  Dham  Highway Development Plans;
- (c) whether the said project is running behind schedule and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for the same;
- (d)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  complete  the  project  in  a  time  bound manner; and
- (e) whether the Government is also planning such initiatives for other pilgrimage centres too and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) to (d) The original target date of completion of the program was March 2020. However, the program has been delayed due to litigation related to forest and environment clearance in various Hon'ble courts and the exact date of completion of the program depends upon final outcome of the  same.  Matter  in  the  Hon'ble  courts  is  defended  to  dispose  of  the  same.  The  projects  at implementation stage are expedited for completion.
- (e) There  is  no  dedicated  programme  like  Chardham  programme  for  a  particular  state. However,  some  religious  places  are  planned  for  connectivity  to  Backward  areas,  religious  & tourist places scheme (BRT scheme) for ensuring connectivity under Bharatmala programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 834 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Expansion of Madurai Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 834

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the February 2019) 7th

## EXPANSION OF MADURAI AIRPORT

834.

SHRI R GOPALAKRISHNAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Airports Authority of India has taken action for expansion of the existing terminal building, extension of apron and construction Of new control tower/ technical block at Madurai Airport; and
- time by which these expansion works will be completed; work-wise and the targets fixed therein?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) & (b): Expansion of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India(AAI) from time to time depending on the traffic demand willingness of airlines to operate to/from such airports For the development and expansion of Madurai Airport; AAT has taken steps for expansion Of the existing Terminal Building from existing area of 17560 sqm to 25240 sqm with Provisional Date of Completion (PDC) in December, 2020, construction of additional Apron in front of Integrated Terminal Building to accommodate five aircraft (1 Helicopter with associated works with PDC in January; 2020 and construction of new ATC Control Tower cum technical block with PDC in September, 2021. Work for the construction of Apron and associated works has been awarded in August, 2018.
Lok Sabha Question No. 832 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Availability of Fertilizer Minerals
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 832

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2019

## AVAILABILITY OF FERTILIZER MINERALS

## †832. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any shortage of fertilizer minerals in the country and we are dependent on imports of raw material for production of main fertilizers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has constituted or proposes to constitute a consortium of public and private companies for import of fertilizer minerals and acquisition of mineral reserves in other countries to meet the shortage; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the consortium in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND COAL (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

- (a) and (b): Yes, Madam. Due to constraints in the availability of Natural Gas in the country, which is the preferred feed stock for production of nitrogenous fertilizers, a part of Urea requirement of the country is imported by the Government through State Trading  Corporations.  Similarly,  there  is  a  near  total  dependence  on  imports  for Phosphatic  fertilizer  and  its  raw  materials  and  full  import  dependence  for  Potash. However,  Government  does  not  import  any  fertilizer  raw  material  required  for production  of  fertilizers.  But,  almost  all  Phosphatic  and  Potassic  (P&K)  fertilizer producing companies are using imported Rock Phosphate, Potash, Phosphoric Acid etc.  for  production  of  Phosphatic  and  Potassic  (P&K)  fertilizers  due  to  nonavailability/shortage in the country.
- (c) and (d): There is no such proposal at present to constitute any such consortium of  public  and  private  companies.  However,  Government  has  been  encouraging Indian companies to establish Joint Ventures abroad in Countries which are rich in fertilizer resources for production facilities with buy back arrangements and to enter into long term agreement for supply of fertilizers and fertilizer inputs to India. Further, the  Department  of  Fertilizer  is  also  working  with  the  goal  of  having  access  to acquisition  of  the  fertilizer  raw  materials  abroad.  Consortium  of  Indian  Companies (PSUs/Private/Cooperatives) is constituted on project basis based on the requirements  of  the  companies  and  prospective  offerings  from  the  Joint  Venture partners.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 831 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Tar-Bitumen Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU, GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 831

ANSWERED ON 7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## TAR-BITUMEN ROAD

## 831. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU: SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सडक परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the total length of tar-bitumen road constructed across the country;
- (b) whether the Union Government is aware that tar contains carcinogenic materials;
- (c) whether  the  contracts  for  construction  of  tar-bitumen  roads  clearly  indicate  adequate safety measures for the workers who are involved in the construction of such roads;
- (d) whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Union  Government  for  building  plasticbitumen roads to promote eco-friendly infrastructure;
- (e) if so, the details thereof, especially for Karnataka; and
- (f) the details of the steps taken to prevent release of noxious HCL gas during road laying process?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Ministry has constructed 6715 km of National Highways (NHs) including about 4939 km of flexible pavement with the use of paving bitumen as per Ministry's Specification and Guidelines by 31 st Dec 2018 in the current financial year 2018-19.
- (b) to (c) Yes Madam. For construction of NHs bitumen is used and not tar, the bitumen is to comply properties as per IRC Standards.
- (d) to (e) Guidelines has been issued for the use of plastic in bituminous wearing coat on pilot basis.
- (f) Safety measure are taken as per IRC Codal provisions which are part of the contract.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 829 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Sewage Disposal System
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

829

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07-02-2019

## Sewage Disposal System

## 829. DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the sewage generation in the country has increased during the 12th Plan, if so, the details thereof, year and State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to improve sewage disposal system in rural areas of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the targets fixed and achievements made during the 12th Five Year Plan for improving sewage disposal system in rural areas;
- (d) the details of the projects so far approved and the details of assistance provided in this regard;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to set up mini sewerage treatment plants in the country, if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise; and
- (f) the steps taken by the Government to correct the situation?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FORMINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a)  to  (f)  The  goal  of  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  [SBM(G)]  is  to  bring  about improvement in the cleanliness, hygiene and the general quality of life in rural areas. Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) is one of the key components of the programme to create clean villages.  Under SLWM, activities like compost pits, vermi composting, biogas plants,  low  cost  drainage,  soakage  channels/pits,  reuse  of  waste  water  and  system  for collection, segregation and disposal of household garbage and menstrual hygiene management etc. can be taken up.

Under SBM(G), for disposal  of  human  excreta,  use of  safe  and  eco-friendly  onsite sanitation technologies such as twin leach pit toilets is encouraged.  Under this technology, human  feces  automatically  becomes  manure  in  1-2  years  and  no  sewage  is  generated. However, as Sanitation is a State subject, under the SBM(G), technical and financial support is provided to the State Governments to supplement their efforts in achieving the goal of the programme, with flexibility to the States to adopt the technologies and mechanism for smooth implementation of the programme best suited to them.
Lok Sabha Question No. 827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: Delayed Payment of Salaries
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 827 (To be answered on the February 2019) 7th

## DELAYED PAYMENT OF SALARIES

827.

SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of State in the be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether the Government is aware of the fact that there has been a delayed payment of salaries to employees %f certain airlines consecutively, if the details regarding such incidents since 2016; and (b) the reasons for the delay?

## ANSWER

Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) & (b): Certain airlines have delayed payment of salaries to their higher salary category employees i,e Pilots; AMEs and Senior Management These airlines are in the process of resolving this through negotiations with banks, lessors etc Each airline prepares its own business plan on the basis of its OWn; market assessment and financial resources. Based on its business plan; the efficient operations and financial performance is the responsibility of each individual Airline and its shareholder.
Lok Sabha Question No. 826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: By-Pass Road on NH-86 and NH-76
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.826

ANSWERED ON 7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## BY-PASS ROAD ON NH-86 AND NH-76

## 826. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is contemplating to construct a road by-pass in Mahoba city situated on NH-86 and NH-76 in Bundelkhand;

(b) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the huge traffic jam on National Highways in the cities situated on NH-76 and NH-86 passing through Bundelkhand;

(c)whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  construct  road  by-pass  at  Panwadi  Nagar, Kulpahad Harpalpur situated on NH-76 and Sumerpur city situated on NH-86, if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  construct  Railways  over  Bridge  (RoB)  on Saopa, Kriari and Harpalpur situated on NH-76 and Mahoba railway crossing situated on NH-86; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)  The work of widening to 2 lane with paved shoulder of Harpalpur-Kulpahad-Mahoba stretch  of  NH-76/  NH-86  with  widening  in  Kulpahad  town  and  construction  of  bypass  at Panwadi  Nagar  is  in  implementation  stage.  The  work  of  bypasses  at  Harpalpur,  Mahoba  and Sumerpur is in DPR stage.

(d) & (e) Yes, Madam. Development of National Highways including construction of Road over Bridges (RoB) is a continuous process and RoB construction is taken up depending upon inter-se priority, availability of land and funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-07
Subject: National Highway Status to Hyderabad-Bijapur Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 825

ANSWERED ON 07 TH FEBRUARY, 2019

## NATIONAL HIGHWAY STATUS TO HYDERABAD- BIJAPUR ROAD

## 825. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a proposal to  give National Highway status to the Hyderabad-  Bijapur has been received by the Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the present status of the proposal?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c)  This Ministry had earlier accorded ' In- Principle' approval to the road connecting Hyderabad- Moinabad- Chevalla- Manneguda- Kodangal- Karnataka Border upto Junction of NH-150 near Yadgir in Karnataka  State to be declared as new National Highway subject to outcome of Detailed Project Report (DPR). Out of this stretch, the section from HyderabadMoinabad- Chevalla- Manneguda- Kodangal in the State of Telangana and terminating near Ravulapali  at  Telangana/  Karnataka  Border  has  been  declared  as  NH-163.  Preparation  of DPR for the remaining section from Telangana/ Karnataka Border upto Junction of NH-150 near Yadgir has been taken up by Karnataka State PWD. The declaration of this section of road  as  NH  is  subject  to  outcome  of  DPR.  Further,  Bijapur  is  connected  to  Yadgir  via Gulbarga through Bijapur-Gulbarga section of NH-50 and Gulbarga - Yadgir section of NH150.

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