Rs 20,000-cr road plan for Bihar
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
[ MONDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2005 01:02:39 AM ]
[ MONDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2005 01:02:39 AM ]NEW DELHI: In a move to give a push
to infrastructure in the backward state of Bihar, the Centre has
initiated an ambitious Rs 20,000-crore road development project.
To be implemented under the aegis of the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojna, the project involves repair and construction of more than 2000 km of two-lane state highways. The precarious condition of state highways has brought economic activity in the state to a virtual halt.
According to sources in CPWD, which is handling the project, the project will be jointly implemented by the Union road and surface transport ministry and the Bihar government. However, it will be fully funded by the Central government. Total estimated cost of the project, to be completed simultaneously in 20 packages, is Rs 20,000 crore.
In the proposal, the major beneficiary districts will be Rohtas (303 km), West Champaran (154 km), East Champaran (98 km) and Purnia (91 km). Other districts to be covered are Siwan and Jahanabad (54 km each), Bhagalpur (48 km), Nawada (45 km) and Saharsa (43 km). Yet, there are other backward districts which have been left out.
"CPWD consultancy services has already started work on the project. Detailed project report will be ready within six to eight months. If things move as per schedule, tenders will be floated by May-June 2006 and actual work will start by September-October next year," said an official
To be implemented under the aegis of the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojna, the project involves repair and construction of more than 2000 km of two-lane state highways. The precarious condition of state highways has brought economic activity in the state to a virtual halt.
According to sources in CPWD, which is handling the project, the project will be jointly implemented by the Union road and surface transport ministry and the Bihar government. However, it will be fully funded by the Central government. Total estimated cost of the project, to be completed simultaneously in 20 packages, is Rs 20,000 crore.
In the proposal, the major beneficiary districts will be Rohtas (303 km), West Champaran (154 km), East Champaran (98 km) and Purnia (91 km). Other districts to be covered are Siwan and Jahanabad (54 km each), Bhagalpur (48 km), Nawada (45 km) and Saharsa (43 km). Yet, there are other backward districts which have been left out.
"CPWD consultancy services has already started work on the project. Detailed project report will be ready within six to eight months. If things move as per schedule, tenders will be floated by May-June 2006 and actual work will start by September-October next year," said an official
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