Lok Sabha Question No. 4077 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-19
Subject: NH in Maharashtra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4077 ANSWERED ON 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## NH IN MAHARASHTRA

†4077.   SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH:

## Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of the National Highway projects in Maharashtra including completed  projects, ongoing projects and upcoming projects;
- (b)      the  total  estimated  investment  for  the  said  projects  and  the manner in which the said funds are allocated in Maharashtra;
- (c)     whether the Government has fixed any specific time limit for the completion of the said projects, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)      the  steps  taken  to  prevent  delays  and  overcome  challenges  in the execution of the said National Highway projects in Maharashtra;
- (e)     the number of ongoing and proposed National Highway projects in  Yavatmal-Washim  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  and  the  likely  benefits for the local population with respect to the said projects; and
- (f)      whether any delays or hurdles have been encountered in relation to  the  said  projects  in  Yavatmal-Washim  Parliamentary  Constituency and  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  resolve  the  said issues along with timely completion of the projects?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f) The development and maintenance of National Highways  (NHs) is  a  continuous  process  and  Government  sanctions works  for  development  and  maintenance  of  NHs  based  on  traffic requirements,  inter-se  priority  and  overall  availability  of  funds.  Total 230 No. of NH works covering a length of 6,568 km and costing Rs. 82,990 crore have been completed in the State of Maharashtra in the last three years and in the current year, 146 No. of NH works covering 3,750 km and costing Rs.78,061 crore are under implementation in the State  of  Maharashtra.  This  includes  11  No.  of  completed  works covering a length of 391 km and costing Rs.4,360 crore and 5 No. of works covering  a  length  of  41  km  and  costing  of  Rs.  694  crore   are under implementation in Yavatmal-Washim Parliamentary Constituency.

Construction  of  these  NH  projects  will  ensure  smooth  flow  of traffic with better connectivity boosting the overall economic growth of the State of Maharashtra including Yavatmal-Washim Parliamentary Constituency.  This  will  also  ensure  reduction  in  the  travel  time  and vehicle operating cost with increased safety of the road users.

There  have  been delays in implementation of certain works on account of issues related to land acquisition and other preconstruction activities as well as cash flow issues with some of the contractors  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  including  the  works  in Yavatmal-Washim Parliamentary Constituency.

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).  In  addition, periodic  reviews  are  held  at  various  levels  with  all  stakeholders including  officers  of  executing  agencies  to  resolve  these  issues  and ensure timely implementation of projects. All the pending issues have been substantially  resolved  and  the  NH  works  under  implementation have scheduled revised date for completion in September, 2026.

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