Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (STARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: New Green Highway Projects in Mithila Region
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  Green  Highway  projects  approved  across  the country during the last five years and their current status thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  approve  new  Green Highway  projects  for  Mithila  region,  particularly  for  Darbhanga district  including  critical  routes  such  as  via  Biraul-Saharsa-Bheja (Madhubani) and via Gandoul-Saharsa;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  financial  allocations, construction timelines and physical progress in this regard so as to ensure faster, safer and more sustainable road connectivity for rural and semi-urban areas in Mithila region; and
- (d) whether the Government is seriously considering to develop this region as a road transport hub of national importance to accelerate the economic and social development of North Bihar and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 90

## ANSWERED ON 05 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

NEW GREEN HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN MITHILA REGION †*90.   SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  90  ANSWERED  ON  05.02.2026 ASKED  BY  SHRI  GOPAL  JEE  THAKUR  REGARDING  NEW  GREEN HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN MITHILA REGION

- (a) The Government in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). The Government has inter-alia decided to focus on development of  Greenfield  Access  controlled  National  High  Speed Corridors (HSCs) / Expressways for improving the logistics efficiency of the country. Access-controlled National HSCs / Expressways in about 10,665 km length have been approved so far, including  7,967  km  of  corridors  (primarily  greenfield)  approved during the last five years and current year. Total 6,382 km has been constructed so far, out of which 3,419 km length has already been operationalized.
- (b) to (d) Government  has  taken up upgradation of Rahika -Rampatti - Biraul - Bheja section (41 km) of NH-527A at cost of ₹565 Crore as well as construction of Major Bridge across River Kosi on Bheja - Bakaur section (13 km) of NH-527A at cost of ₹1,102 Crore, with physical progress of 8%  and  88%  respectively. Further, upgradation  of  Bakaur  -  Parsarma  section  (6  km)  of  NH-527A  and Parsarma - Gandaol - Bangaon (Saharsa) section (28 km) of NH-327 at cost of ₹471 Crore has been substantially completed. However, the  section  from  Biraul  to  Bangaon  (Saharsa)  via  Baluaha  Ghat  is not a National Highway.

Following  National  High  Speed  Corridors  /  Expressways  are under implementation / bidding / appraisal / Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage in the State of Bihar, including Mithila region: -

- i.
- Amas Darbhanga
- ii. Varanasi Ranchi Kolkata
- iii.
- Bakarpur-Bettiah
- iv. Patna Ara Sasaram
- v. Kishanganj Bahadurganj
- vi. Patna Purnea
- vii.
- Buxar Bhagalpur
- viii. Gorakhpur Siliguri
- ix. Raxaul Haldia

At present, 66 NHs  projects, including Access-controlled National  HSCs /  Expressways,  in  1,872  km  length  costing  ₹66,617 Crore are under construction in the State of Bihar, including Mithila region, out of which 1,013 km has been constructed. These projects are under various stages of construction with scheduled completion in a phased manner by Financial Year (FY) 2028-29.

The Government has incurred expenditure of ₹49,884 Crore on development  and  maintenance  of  NHs  in  the  State  of Bihar, including Mithila region, since April, 2020.

The above developments have increased the connectivity and accessibility  of  rural,  urban  and  economic  centres  to  the  NHs and  also across the State of Bihar, including Mithila region, increased the logistics efficiency.

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