Villages in Rajasthan to have road connectivity by March 2008

Jaipur, Mar 12 (UNI) All villages in Rajasthan with a population of 500 or more will have road connectivity by March 2008.

This was stated by the Public Works Department Minister Rajendra Rathore at the Vidhan Sabha today in reply to a query during Question Hour.

He added the the Centre will provide Rs 2847 crore for the purpose under the Prime Minister Village Road project.

He said the state government had sent proposals to the Centre for road connectivity in 1764 villages with a population of over 250 in tribal-dominated and desert regions.

The Central scheme has already been completed in four phases.

The work in fifth and sixth phases are currently being undertaken.

Mr Rathore said Rajasthan stands first among states in terms of roads construction and maintenance and has received compliments from the World Bank.

Earlier, replying to BJP Keshardev Babar's question, Mr Rathore said 4490 roads have been built in the period between December 2003 to February 07 at a cost of Rs 2380 crore.

At present, work is on, on 10767 km long road which is expected to be completed by March 2008.

UNI