Lok Sabha Question No. 2850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Road Projects in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  ongoing  road  construction  projects  in  Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, region-wise;
- (b) the current allocation and disbursement of funds for road infrastructure development in the State, region-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  mechanism  to  ensure  the  equitable  distribution  of road  construction  across  different  regions  of  Madhya  Pradesh  and Maharashtra;
- (d) the  details  of  the  key  road  connectivity  goals  and  priorities outlined for Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to address challenges such as land acquisition, environmental concerns and community engagement in road projects in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) Government sanctions works for development and maintenance of  National  Highways  (NHs)  based  on  traffic  requirements,  inter-se priority  and  overall  availability  of  funds.  The  details  of  on-going  NH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2850 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## ROAD PROJECTS IN MADHYA PRADESH AND MAHARASHTRA

2850.   SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

projects,  allocation  and  expenditure  in  the  States  of  Madhya  Pradesh and Maharashtra are as under:

| S.   | State          | On-going projects   | On-going projects   | On-going projects   | Tentative Allocation FY 2024-2025 (Rs. In Crore)   | Expenditure FY 2024-25 Till 31.10.2024 (Rs. In Crore)   |
|------|----------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| No.  |                | No.                 | Length (km)         | Cost (Rs. In Crore) |                                                    |                                                         |
| 1    | Madhya Pradesh | 58                  | 1,865               | 27,229              | 4,100                                              | 3,662                                                   |
| 2    | Maharashtra    | 146                 | 3,750               | 78,061              | 11,887                                             | 10,504                                                  |

(d) The  construction  of  NHs  in  the  States  of  Madhya  Pradesh  and Maharashtra will ensure smooth flow of traffic with better connectivity boosting  the  overall  economic  growth  of  these  states.  This  will  also ensure  reduction  in  the  travel  time  and  vehicle  operating  cost  with increased safety of the road users. (e) Public consultations are held at the time of NH  alignment finalization to address various issues that affect project implementation including land acquisition, environment concerns and community engagement. Progress of projects is monitored through advanced digital platforms  such  as  Project  Monitoring  Information  System  (PMIS)  and Data Lake, Bhoomi Rashi portal (for Land Acquisition). Periodic reviews are held at various levels in the Ministry with all stakeholders including officers of executing agencies, State / UT Governments to resolve these issues and ensure timely implementation of projects.

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