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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 17:02 IST
Penalties on contractors for poor maintenance and operation of National Highways
The construction and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a continuous process which is done by the contractor or concessionaire as per provisions made in the contract or concession agreement. Adequate provision regarding maintaining standard of road quality and imposition of penalty in case of default are there in the contract. The routine inspections are done by engineers before and after monsoon in their jurisdiction to assess site condition. The funds for maintenance of NHs in the current financial year are as follows:-
The State and UT-wise details of funds allocated for maintenance & repair of NHs during the current financial year is as follows
S No
State/UTs/Scheme
Allocation in Rs Crore
1
Andhra Pradesh
58.20
2
Arunachal Pradesh
29.75
3
Assam
73.34
4
Bihar
57.05
5
Chhattisgarh
35.21
6
Goa
21.70
7
Gujarat
88.01
8
Haryana
45.91
9
Himachal Pradesh
74.92
10
Jammu & Kashmir
10.28
11
Jharkhand
50.26
12
Karnataka
96.70
13
Kerala
86.77
14
Madhya Pradesh
36.05
15
Maharashtra
129.72
16
Manipur
30.99
17
Meghalaya
94.16
18
Mizoram
124.68
19
Nagaland
55.08
20
Odisha
51.17
21
Punjab
57.49
22
Rajasthan
77.38
23
Sikkim
6.28
24
Tamil Nadu
68.79
25
Telangana
47.77
26
Tripura
43.72
27
Uttar Pradesh
101.73
28
Uttarakhand
21.88
29
West Bengal
56.88
30
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
0.00
31
Chandigarh
1.11
32
Dadar & Nagar Haveli
0.11
33
Daman & Diu
0.07
34
Delhi
0.98
35
Puducherry
1.94
36
NHAI
100.00
37
NHIDCL
50.00
38
BRO
100.00
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 17:01 IST
Contracts for Four and Two Laning of NHs since 2014-15
Contracts for 297 projects amounting to Rs 1,09,043 crore having length of 13,433 km have been awarded for two and four laning of National Highways in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Jharkhand since 2014-15 till date.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 17:00 IST
Use of Plastic and Jute in Construction of National Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways encourages the use of waste plastic and jute in the construction of highways, especially on National Highways within 50 km periphery of urban areas with population of 5 lakhs or more. Guidelines for use of waste plastic have been issued to select a stretch of at least 10 km as pilot project for assessment so as to make it compulsory in the contracts. At present no National Highways has been constructed with waste plastic.
The Ministry’s specifications for Roads and Bridge works incorporates the use of jute and geo-textiles in different geotechnical engineering applications. The allocation and expenditure of funds for research, development, training & quality assurance during last five years is as below:
Year
Allocation in Rs. crore
Expenditure in Rs. crore
2012-13
1.0
0.47
2013-14
0.4
0.18
2014-15
7.0
4.65
2015-16
68.2
40.90
2016-17
83.0
16.79
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:59 IST
Estimated Expenditure on Road Sector
The estimated fund requirement for development of National Highways (NHs) / roads under various schemes and proposed Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana is about Rs. 6,92,324 crore upto Financial Year (FY) 2021-22. The sources of funds include Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) including NH share of Central Road Fund (CRF) cess, Toll Remittance, expected monetization of NHs through Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) route, market borrowings by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and private sector investment.
The estimated share of private sector investment and expected monetization through TOT route during this period are about Rs.1,06,000 crore and about Rs.34,000 crore respectively; which together form about 20.22 percent of total estimated fund requirement of Rs. 6,92,324 crore.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:58 IST
Development of Green Highways in Andhra Pradesh
The National Highways Authority of India has received two proposals from Andhra Pradesh Government for development of greenery along the sides of National Highways. The details of the proposals are as under:-
(i) Plantation and beautification along National Highways through AP Urban Greening and Beautification Corporation Ltd.
(ii) Plantation and maintenance along NH – 44 (Hyderabad – Bangalore section) through Forest Department, Andhra Pradesh.
The Proposals for plantation and maintenance of 40 km length along NH 7 (Anantpur bypass to Chenekothapalli), 27 km length along NH 16 (Divancheruvu to Gundugolanu) and 60 km along NH 44 (Hyderabad – Bangalore section) have been approved by NHAI.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:53 IST
Four and Six Laning of National Highways Projects in Karnataka
There are 146 National Highways projects earmarked for the state of Karnataka for the year 2017-18. During the year 2016-17 a total length of 240 km, and during the present year up to end of June 2017 a total length of 49.6 km have been converted to 4/6 lane in the state. The total outlay for the current year is Rs 6,861 cr.
This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:52 IST
Construction of Highways along Coastline of Odisha
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had proposed for construction of National Highways along the coastline of Odisha in June, 2015. Consultants were appointed for preparation of feasibility report and Detailed Project Report (DPR). The preparation of DPR from Chatrapur ( later extended to Gopalpur) to Ratanpur section has been assigned to M/s Chaitanya Projects Consultancy Pvt. Ltd and from Ratanpur to Digha section has been assigned to M/s Aarvee Associates Pvt Limited.
The consultants started preparation of DPR with effect from 11th February 2016. After preliminary survey, the proposed alignment of the said stretch was shared with the state government in a meeting held on 03rd September, 2016 to which they agreed in-principle. Subsequently, the same was approved in-principle by the competent authority of NHAI vide letter dated 24th November, 2016.
Accordingly, the consultants have undertaken detailed survey of the stretch for the approved alignment and field investigation and survey works have been substantially completed. The feasibility report for Ratanpur to Digha section has been received and same in respect of Gopalpur to Ratanpur is under preparation, and is likely to be submitted by July, 2017. The project will involve acquisition of huge area of private land and forest land apart from existing land under the state govt. The land acquisition will start after approval of DPR. After availability of at least 90% of land, the project will be commenced.
This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:51 IST
Tree Plantation along 1,513 km of National Highways under Green Highways Scheme
The National Highways Authority of India has initiated tree plantations along 1,513 km length of National Highways in ten states in 2016. This includes 390 Km of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh, 133 Km in Assam, 418 Km in Haryana , 100 Km in Jammu & Kashmir, 50 Km in Jharkhand , 82 Km in Madhya Pradesh , 87 Km in Maharashtra , 77 Km in Orissa , 26 Km in Rajasthan and 150 Km in Telengana –length.
Under the Green Highways Scheme, tree plantations along National Highways are part of all highway development projects. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is actively promoting greening of highway corridors with the participation of the community, farmers, private sector, NGOs and government institutions/departments.
This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
****
24-July, 2017 17:02 IST
Penalties on contractors for poor maintenance and operation of National Highways
The construction and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a continuous process which is done by the contractor or concessionaire as per provisions made in the contract or concession agreement. Adequate provision regarding maintaining standard of road quality and imposition of penalty in case of default are there in the contract. The routine inspections are done by engineers before and after monsoon in their jurisdiction to assess site condition. The funds for maintenance of NHs in the current financial year are as follows:-
The State and UT-wise details of funds allocated for maintenance & repair of NHs during the current financial year is as follows
S No
State/UTs/Scheme
Allocation in Rs Crore
1
Andhra Pradesh
58.20
2
Arunachal Pradesh
29.75
3
Assam
73.34
4
Bihar
57.05
5
Chhattisgarh
35.21
6
Goa
21.70
7
Gujarat
88.01
8
Haryana
45.91
9
Himachal Pradesh
74.92
10
Jammu & Kashmir
10.28
11
Jharkhand
50.26
12
Karnataka
96.70
13
Kerala
86.77
14
Madhya Pradesh
36.05
15
Maharashtra
129.72
16
Manipur
30.99
17
Meghalaya
94.16
18
Mizoram
124.68
19
Nagaland
55.08
20
Odisha
51.17
21
Punjab
57.49
22
Rajasthan
77.38
23
Sikkim
6.28
24
Tamil Nadu
68.79
25
Telangana
47.77
26
Tripura
43.72
27
Uttar Pradesh
101.73
28
Uttarakhand
21.88
29
West Bengal
56.88
30
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
0.00
31
Chandigarh
1.11
32
Dadar & Nagar Haveli
0.11
33
Daman & Diu
0.07
34
Delhi
0.98
35
Puducherry
1.94
36
NHAI
100.00
37
NHIDCL
50.00
38
BRO
100.00
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
*****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 17:01 IST
Contracts for Four and Two Laning of NHs since 2014-15
Contracts for 297 projects amounting to Rs 1,09,043 crore having length of 13,433 km have been awarded for two and four laning of National Highways in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Jharkhand since 2014-15 till date.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 17:00 IST
Use of Plastic and Jute in Construction of National Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways encourages the use of waste plastic and jute in the construction of highways, especially on National Highways within 50 km periphery of urban areas with population of 5 lakhs or more. Guidelines for use of waste plastic have been issued to select a stretch of at least 10 km as pilot project for assessment so as to make it compulsory in the contracts. At present no National Highways has been constructed with waste plastic.
The Ministry’s specifications for Roads and Bridge works incorporates the use of jute and geo-textiles in different geotechnical engineering applications. The allocation and expenditure of funds for research, development, training & quality assurance during last five years is as below:
Year
Allocation in Rs. crore
Expenditure in Rs. crore
2012-13
1.0
0.47
2013-14
0.4
0.18
2014-15
7.0
4.65
2015-16
68.2
40.90
2016-17
83.0
16.79
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
*****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:59 IST
Estimated Expenditure on Road Sector
The estimated fund requirement for development of National Highways (NHs) / roads under various schemes and proposed Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana is about Rs. 6,92,324 crore upto Financial Year (FY) 2021-22. The sources of funds include Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) including NH share of Central Road Fund (CRF) cess, Toll Remittance, expected monetization of NHs through Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) route, market borrowings by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and private sector investment.
The estimated share of private sector investment and expected monetization through TOT route during this period are about Rs.1,06,000 crore and about Rs.34,000 crore respectively; which together form about 20.22 percent of total estimated fund requirement of Rs. 6,92,324 crore.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:58 IST
Development of Green Highways in Andhra Pradesh
The National Highways Authority of India has received two proposals from Andhra Pradesh Government for development of greenery along the sides of National Highways. The details of the proposals are as under:-
(i) Plantation and beautification along National Highways through AP Urban Greening and Beautification Corporation Ltd.
(ii) Plantation and maintenance along NH – 44 (Hyderabad – Bangalore section) through Forest Department, Andhra Pradesh.
The Proposals for plantation and maintenance of 40 km length along NH 7 (Anantpur bypass to Chenekothapalli), 27 km length along NH 16 (Divancheruvu to Gundugolanu) and 60 km along NH 44 (Hyderabad – Bangalore section) have been approved by NHAI.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
*****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:53 IST
Four and Six Laning of National Highways Projects in Karnataka
There are 146 National Highways projects earmarked for the state of Karnataka for the year 2017-18. During the year 2016-17 a total length of 240 km, and during the present year up to end of June 2017 a total length of 49.6 km have been converted to 4/6 lane in the state. The total outlay for the current year is Rs 6,861 cr.
This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:52 IST
Construction of Highways along Coastline of Odisha
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had proposed for construction of National Highways along the coastline of Odisha in June, 2015. Consultants were appointed for preparation of feasibility report and Detailed Project Report (DPR). The preparation of DPR from Chatrapur ( later extended to Gopalpur) to Ratanpur section has been assigned to M/s Chaitanya Projects Consultancy Pvt. Ltd and from Ratanpur to Digha section has been assigned to M/s Aarvee Associates Pvt Limited.
The consultants started preparation of DPR with effect from 11th February 2016. After preliminary survey, the proposed alignment of the said stretch was shared with the state government in a meeting held on 03rd September, 2016 to which they agreed in-principle. Subsequently, the same was approved in-principle by the competent authority of NHAI vide letter dated 24th November, 2016.
Accordingly, the consultants have undertaken detailed survey of the stretch for the approved alignment and field investigation and survey works have been substantially completed. The feasibility report for Ratanpur to Digha section has been received and same in respect of Gopalpur to Ratanpur is under preparation, and is likely to be submitted by July, 2017. The project will involve acquisition of huge area of private land and forest land apart from existing land under the state govt. The land acquisition will start after approval of DPR. After availability of at least 90% of land, the project will be commenced.
This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
****
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
24-July, 2017 16:51 IST
Tree Plantation along 1,513 km of National Highways under Green Highways Scheme
The National Highways Authority of India has initiated tree plantations along 1,513 km length of National Highways in ten states in 2016. This includes 390 Km of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh, 133 Km in Assam, 418 Km in Haryana , 100 Km in Jammu & Kashmir, 50 Km in Jharkhand , 82 Km in Madhya Pradesh , 87 Km in Maharashtra , 77 Km in Orissa , 26 Km in Rajasthan and 150 Km in Telengana –length.
Under the Green Highways Scheme, tree plantations along National Highways are part of all highway development projects. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is actively promoting greening of highway corridors with the participation of the community, farmers, private sector, NGOs and government institutions/departments.
This information was given by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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