Lok Sabha Question No. 1443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Funds for National Highways in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Brijmohan Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1443

ANSWERED ON 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## FUNDS FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN CHHATTISGARH

1443.  SHRI BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Government of Chhattisgarh has sought central assistance for the improvement, widening and strengthening of highways and has submitted any proposal to attract the attention of the Union Government, if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard;
- (b) whether the road density of National Highways in Chhattisgarh is at par with the national average and whether the construction has been carried out as per the prescribed standards, if so, the length of singlelane, two-lane, and four-lane National Highways in the State;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to provide a financial package to the State for  the  improvement of the highway network, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  any  references/representations  have  been  received  from public representatives regarding the condition of highways, if so, the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)   Government  in  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  is primarily  responsible  for  development  and  maintenance  of  National Highways  (NHs).   During  current  financial  year,  an  Annual  Plan  of Rs.3324  crore  has  been  finalised  for  the  State  of  Chattisgarh.  The State Government  has submitted 16 nos. of proposals for development of NHs having aggregate length of 141 km at a cost of Rs.1354 Crore for  approval.  Government has sanctioned 5 nos. of  proposals having aggregate  length  of  30.3  km  at  a  cost  of  Rs.365.293  crore  and remaining proposals are under examination.

(b) Density of National Highways in terms of geographical area is 26.78 km per 1000 sq km area for Chhattisgarh State vis-à-vis 44.47 km per 1000 sq km area for entire country. All construction works on NHs are carried out as per the prescribed standards. Widening and improvement of NHs are carried out as per traffic requirements, interse-priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The details of lane-wise length of National Highways are as below:

| Lane Configuration   | Less than Two Lane Two Lane   | Two Lane with paved shoulder Four Lane Greater than Four lane Total Length   |         |
|----------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Length in Km         | 249.00 853.84                 | 1282.56 1129.44 92.75                                                        | 3607.59 |

(c)  There  is  no  requirement  to  provide separate  central  financial package  to  the  State  Government  for  the  improvement  of  National Highways, as the National Highways are the responsibility of the Union Government. (d)  Yes,  many  references/representations  have  been  received  from public  representatives  regarding  the  condition  of  highway.  These concerns are being duly examined and addressed by the implementing agencies  in accordance  with  established  procedures,  rules,  and guidelines. Necessary actions are being taken to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of National Highways, and to provide a safe and smooth travel experience for all users.

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