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Lok Sabha Question No. 11 (STARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Underpass at NH-530B
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 11 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## UNDERPASS AT NH-530B

11.  SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Nagla Sedhu area in Kasganj district on National Highway (NH)-530B has become an accident-prone zone due to heavy traffic volume, local movement and frequent crossings over there;
- (b) if so, the number of road accidents registered at the said place during  the  last  three  years along  with  the  details  of  the  cases involving death and injury;
- (c) whether the local administration, Gram Panchayat and public representatives  have forwarded  any  demand  or  proposal  to  the Government/NHAI for construction of an underpass/grade separator in Nagla Sedhu area;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the action taken thereon so far; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to approve the construction of  an  underpass  at  Nagla Sedhu  with  the  aim  of  improving  traffic safety,  facilitation  of  rural  transport  and  reducing accidents,  if  so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 11 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026 ASKED BY SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA, HON'BLE MP(LS) REGARDING "UNDERPASS AT NH-530B'.

(a) & (b) Nagla  Sedhu  area  of  Kasganj  district  falls  adjacent  to under  construction  bypass  to  Saron  and  yet  to  be commissioned. Accordingly,  there  is  no  case  of  accident  at  Nagla  Sedhu  area  on NH-530B.  However,  about  16  accidents  has  been  reported  on existing  NH-530B  passing  through  Saron  area  and  road  safety measures have been taken to ensure safety.

(c) to (e) Representations have been received from the local public and District Administration for provision of a Underpass/Crossing  facility in the Nagla Sedhu  area  for safe crossing. Accordingly, it has been decided to construct an underpass facility at Ch. 132+549 along with service road to cater traffic movement from link road at Ch. 132+755.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 8 (STARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Upgradation of State Roads in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 8

ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## UPGRADATION OF STATE ROADS IN KERALA

8.  SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  National  Highways  Authority  of India (NHAI) has decided to upgrade many State roads into National Highway (NH) in Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true  that  NHAI  has  commenced  the procedures for preparing the project documents for developing the State roads into NHs and if so, the details thereof; and
- whether NHAI is considering to include more State roads into
- (c) NHs in Kerala and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 8 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026 ASKED BY SHRI V K SREEKANDAN HON'BLE MP(LS) REGARDING 'UPGRADATION OF STATE ROADS IN KERALA'.

(a) to (c) Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways keeps on receiving proposals for upgradation/development of various State Road as National Highways and undertakes Feasibility Study/Detailed Project Report (DPR) for improvement/widening/construction  of  National  Highways  in  the country  including  in  the  State  of  Kerala.  Decision  for  project implementation and investment is taken based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of connectivity, traffic  density  and  synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6 (STARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Structural Issues on NH-66 in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Benny Behanan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 6 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## STRUCTURAL ISSUES ON NH-66 IN KERALA

6.  SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of repeated collapses and structural  issues  on  National  Highway-66  in  Kerala  and  if  so,  the details of investigations conducted to ascertain the causes of such failures including the role of design and contractor performance;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  an  independent  technical audit or third-party evaluation of major National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects in Kerala to ensure long-term safety; and
- (c) if so, the details and status thereof along with the timelines, if any, fixed in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 6 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026 ASKED BY SHRI BENNY BEHANAN, HON'BLE MP(LS) REGARDING 'STRUCTURAL ISSUES ON NH-66 IN KERALA'.

- (a) to (c) Yes, Sir. There have been some incidents of embankment settlement and failure of Reinforced Soil (RS) Wall since May,25.
- (i) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in May,25    constituted  a  committee  of  Experts  to  analyse  the failure and recommend remedial measures. (ii) Thereafter, NHAI also constituted an additional Independent  Expert  Committee  which  visited  all  vulnerable locations  of  Reinforced  Soil  (RS)  Walls  and  Slope  Protection Works in ongoing projects on NH-66 in Kerala. Expert Committee  submitted  their  report  on  04.08.2025.  NHAI  is taking actions as per recommendations of above committee. (iii) In response to indecent involving girders falling in November,25,  NHAI  has engaged  M/s. RITES  to conduct Technical cum Safety Audit of Aroor-Thuravoor (12 Km) 6-lane elevated corridor project on NH-66. M/s. RITES has submitted interim report on 10.01.2026. (iv)       In  light  of  repeated  incidents,  to  address  the  issue  in design  and  construction  of  Reinforced  Soil  (RS)  walls,  NHAI has deployed about 10 Geotechnical Investigation Agencies to carry  out  soil  and  ground  assessments  for  every  RS  Wall across 17 projects on NH-66 (Total 351 structures). This work is  being  supervised  by  the  former  IIT-Delhi  Professor  and Associate Professor & Head of Civil Engineering, IIT Palakkad. Based on the results, each RS Wall will be re-evaluated, and
- necessary corrective actions wherever required will be taken.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1 (STARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Regional Air Connectivity in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri C N Annadurai, Shri Selvam G

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 1

(To be answered on the 29 th January 2026)

## REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY IN TAMIL NADU

## *1. SHRI C N ANNADURAI SHRI SELVAM G

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Tiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu have been considered for inclusion under the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme for improving regional air connectivity;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposals received or airports/airstrips identified in the said districts for development under the UDAN scheme;
- (c) whether  any  feasibility  studies  or  site  inspections  have  been  conducted  for establishing regional air services or air tourism facilities in the said districts and if so, the findings thereof;
- (d) the expected timeline for approval and commencement of such projects; and
- (e) the  likely  impact  of  UDAN  connectivity  on  tourism,  pilgrimage  travel  and local employment in the said districts?

## ANSWER

(  Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu  )

- (a) & (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) to (E) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 1 FOR REPLY ON 29.01.2026 REGARDING 'REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY IN TAMIL NADU' ASKED BY SHRI C N ANNADURAI AND SHRI SELVAMG

(a) to (e): Under the UDAN Scheme, the list of unserved and underserved airports is finalized in consultation with the respective State Governments and is included in the scheme document for bidding. As per provisions of the UDAN Scheme, revival /  up-gradation  of  unserved  and  underserved  airports  is  undertaken  upon  its identification through valid bid and award to the Selected Airline Operator (SAO).

At present, no airstrip located in the Tiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu is included in the tentative list of unserved airstrips under the Scheme. However, in principle approval has been given by this Ministry in April 2025 for development of Parandur Green Field Airport in Kanchipuram District.   Further, if the  State  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  confirms  the  existence  of  airstrips  in Tiruvannamalai district and requests for its inclusion in the scheme document, the same may be considered.

UDAN  has  strengthened  the  unserved  and  underserved  regions  by  improving connectivity and accessibility, boosting tourism and industry, enhancing access to healthcare, and generating direct and indirect employment. Moreover, the Government  has  announced  the  Modified  UDAN  Scheme  to  expand  regional connectivity to 120 new destinations nationwide targeting 4 crore passengers over the next 10 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 212 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: National Tribal Museums
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 212

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026

## NATIONAL TRIBAL MUSEUMS

## 212. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is establishing National Tribal Museums in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposal and the names of the places where these museums are being set up and the present status of construction thereof;
- (c) the objectives of setting up of these museums and the details of provisions made to showcase the cultural heritage of the various tribes of the country; and
- (d) the total estimated cost of this project, the approved budget and the expenditure incurred so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATES FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a) to (d) No such proposal of establishing National Tribal Museums by Ministry of Tribal Affairs is under consideration at this stage. However, with the aim to recognize and create awareness about the sacrifices and contributions of tribal people in India's freedom movement, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 11 Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums (TFFMs) in 10 States, based on proposals received from the respective State Governments. Out of the 11 sanctioned Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums, four Museums have been inaugurated  and  are  operational,  showcasing  tribal  valor  and  legacy.  The  objectives  of  setting  up  these Museums include preservation, documentation and exhibition of the cultural heritage, history, traditions, art forms and freedom struggle contributions of various tribal communities, and to promote awareness among the  public  about  the  role  of  tribal  leaders  and  communities  in  the  nation's  freedom  movement.  The responsibility for selection of land, preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and construction of these Museums  rests  with  the  concerned  State  Governments.  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  provides  financial assistance for these projects under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Support to Tribal Research Institutes' and 'Proviso to Article 275(1)', based on the requirements and proposals received from State Governments. Details  regarding  project-wise  approved  cost  and  expenditure  are  maintained  by  the  concerned  State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Dump Site Remediation Acceleration Plan
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 208 TO BE ANSWERED ON JANUARY 29, 2026

## DUMP SITE REMEDIATION ACCELERATION PLAN

NO. 208. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  framework  and  the  budget  allocated  for  Dump Site Remediation Acceleration Plan (DRAP);
- (b) the timeline fixed to achieve the targets of DRAP;
- (c) the amount of funds spent on clearing of legacy landfills till date along with the results thereof;
- (d) the financial assistance as well as technical assistance provided to local Governments to carry out this Plan; and
- (e) the  monitoring  mechanism  in  place  and  the  manner  in  which Public-Private  Partnership  (PPP)  would  be  operated  under  this Plan?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) & (b) : A  total  of  2488  dumpsites  (with  more  than  1000  tonne  of waste)  having  nearly  25  Cr.  Metric  Tonnes  (MT)  of  legacy  waste  have been  identified  for  remediation.  So  far,  1138  dumpsites  have  been remediated completely and 1020 sites are under progress. So far 15.51 Cr.   MT  (62%)  of  waste  has  been  remediated  and  8484.15  Acres  (56%) land has been reclaimed. State-wise details of status of remediation of legacy dumpsites remediation is available at https://sbmurban.org/swachh-bharat-mission-progess.

Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP) is an initiative to fast-track remediation of 214 legacy waste dumpsites which account for 80% of the remaining legacy waste and reclaim land for productive urban use,  while  preventing  creation  of  new  dumpsites  by  September  2026. DRAP  covers  200  ULBs  for  100%  remediation  of  214  most  difficult dumpsites of each State/UTs.

(c)  to  (e):  Ministry  of  Housing  &  Urban  Affairs  (MoHUA)  has  extended Central F inancial Assistance of ₹4,206 crore for projects worth ₹10,308 Cr,  benefiting  2,489  ULBs  across  29  States/UTs  for  legacy  dumpsite remediation. To support DRAP  initiative, the Ministry will provide additional  financial  assistance  to  cities  based  on  their  micro-plan  on case-to-case basis, considering an estimate of ₹550 per tonne for legacy waste remediation as per operational guidelines of SBM-U 2.0. Further, each  city  has  been  encouraged  to  forge  one  or  more  partnerships  i.e. corporate/PSUs/NGOs  as  per  requirement  for support in financing, logistics,  technical,  utilization  &  disposal,  community  engagement  & awareness etc.

An IT module has been developed to monitor the progress across these identified sites on a real-time basis, with digital integration of weighbridges where ever possible etc.  Also, regular reviews and field visits are being taken up to assess on-ground progress and ensure timely resolution of challenges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Trees Cut Down due to Expansion of NH-530B
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that a large number of mature trees  are  being  cut  down  because  of  the  construction/expansion  of  National Highway-530B  passing  through  Kasganj,  Budaun,  Bareilly,  Aonla  and  Etah Parliamentary Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details of number of trees cut down so far under the said project along with the number of trees planted in their place, State-wise;
- (c)  whether it is also a fact that often  only small saplings are planted in the name  of  compensatory  afforestation  having  carbon  sequestration  capacity significantly lower than that of mature trees, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the policies/guidelines issued by the Government to ensure the plantation of trees with high carbon absorption capacity, long lifespan and high survival rates in proportion to the number of cut down trees?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) NH-530B is being widened to four lanes under different packages. In the proposed widening, a total of 33,035 trees have been identified for felling. Permission  for cutting these trees has  been  obtained  from  the  Forest Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The National Highways Authority of India  (NHAI)  has  deposited  the  amount  demanded  by  the  Forest  Department

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 206

ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## TREES CUT DOWN DUE TO EXPANSION OF NH-530B

## 206. SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

towards  Compensatory  Afforestation  (CA)  and  Net  Present  Value  (NPV).  The compensatory  afforestation  shall  be  carried  out  by  the  Forest  Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. In addition, avenue plantation along the highway corridor  shall  be  undertaken  by  NHAI,  along  the  available  Right  of  Way  and medians  of  National  Highways,  wherever  feasible,  with emphasis  on  native species having high survival rate and carbon absorption capacity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Construction of Tawar Dam
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 200 ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026

## CONSTRUCTION OF TAWAR DAM

## 200.   SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  long-pending  demand  for  construction  of  Tawar  Dam,  intended  to  irrigate  and  supply drinking water to about 20-25 villages near Khajuraho, has been formally examined and whether a Detailed Project Report has been prepared in this regard and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether techno-economic appraisal, environmental clearance and land acquisition processes have been initiated or completed for the said project and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  drinking  water  stress  and  irrigation  shortfall  in  the  proposed  beneficiary  villages  have  been documented in the Government's assessments and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  approvals,  funding  or  clearances  are  pending  and  if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the corrective actions being taken to expedite sanction;

(e) the timeline fixed for approval and execution of Tawar Dam; and

(f)  whether  the  project  is  proposed  to  be  linked  with  any  larger  regional  water  initiatives  to  ensure groundwater recharge and irrigation security and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  to  (f) Water  being  a  State  subject,  water  resources  projects  are  planned,  funded,  executed  and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priority. However, in order to  supplement  their  efforts,  Government  of  India  provides  technical  and  financial  assistance  to  State Governments  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and  efficient  management  of  water  resources  under various ongoing schemes.

Government of Madhya Pradesh has informed that feasibility of construction of a minor tank namely Tawar Dam on a local stream near village Taricha, tehsil Devendranagar, district Panna has been examined by Water Resources Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The proposed site has catchment area of 13.25 square kilometers, a submergence area of approximately 112 hectares and a total storage capacity of 0.90 million cubic metre.

Government of Madhya Pradesh has further informed that the dam axis and submergence area both are entirely within forest land, which makes the project infeasible.
Lok Sabha Question No. 196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-01-29
Subject: Greenfield Highway Corridor in Maharashtra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Smt. Supriya Sule, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 196 ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JANUARY, 2026

## GREENFIELD HIGHWAY CORRIDOR IN MAHARASHTRA

## 196.  SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SMT. SUPRIYA SULE:

PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  approved  a  greenfield  highway corridor from Nashik to Akkalkot in Maharashtra under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan;
- (b) if so, the total length of the project, districts to be covered and the expected timelines for its completion;
- (c) whether  any  assessment  has  been  made  of  the  project's impact  on  regional  connectivity,  logistics  efficiency  and  industrial development in Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur and adjoining districts, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the measures taken to ensure timely land acquisition, environmental  clearances  and  rehabilitation  of  affected  families; and
- (e) whether similar east-west connectivity corridors are proposed in  other  regions  to  improve  freight  movement  and  reduce  travel time, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b) Government of India has approved the greenfield corridor from  Nashik  to  Akkalkot  in  Maharashtra  of  length  of  374  km  on 31.12.2025.  The  project  in  passing  through  the  district  of  Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Beed, Dharashiv and Solapur.  The completion period is

3 years after commencement of the project. Yes Sir. The assessment has been made and the details are as

- (c) under:
- i. There will be significant improvement in regional road connectivity and integration with national corridors.
- ii. There  will  be  major  reductions  in  travel  time  (14  hrs)  and distance  (saving  of  about  201  km)  for  freight  and  passenger traffic travelling from Surat to Chennai. There will be saving in time of about 4 hrs and distance of about 51 km for the journey between Nashik- Akkalkot.
- iii. There  will be large  scale  employment  generation  during project implementation.

(d) Land Acquisition (LA) is in advanced stage. Notification under Section 3(A) of NH Act 1956 for about 90% land, under Section 3D for about 80% and 3G for about 40% land has been completed. The State Government of Maharashtra has been requested to expedite LA process. (e) Government  keeps  on  undertaking  DPR/feasibility  study  to upgrade the NH network with aim to improve the logistic efficiency and reduce the travel time in line with principles of PM Gati-Shakti

- National Master Plan.

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