A significant rural road rebuilding project in Karnataka, spanning 7,110 kilometers and budgeted at ₹5,180 crore, is slated for completion within the next 1.5 years. The initiative, dubbed 'Pragathi Patha', is partly financed by a loan of ₹3,242 crore from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge informed the Legislative Assembly that 1,353 (or 1,356, depending on the source) roads have been earmarked for this overhaul. However, the ADB has expressed reservations regarding 293 of these identified roads. These particular segments are situated across districts including Bengaluru Rural, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada.
The government's contribution to the project is ₹1,443 crore, with an additional ₹504 crore allocated for ongoing maintenance. The overall ambition is to substantially improve the rural road network within the stipulated timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the 'Pragathi Patha' project in Karnataka?
The 'Pragathi Patha' project aims to rebuild 7,110 kilometers of rural roads in Karnataka. It has a budget of ₹5,180 crore and is partly funded by the Asian Development Bank.
Q: Why is the Asian Development Bank (ADB) questioning parts of the project?
The ADB has expressed concerns about 293 specific road segments identified for rebuilding. These roads are located in several districts across Karnataka.
Q: Which districts have roads of concern to the ADB?
The roads of concern to the ADB are in Bengaluru Rural, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts.
Q: How much money is involved in the Karnataka rural road project?
The total budget for the project is ₹5,180 crore. The ADB is providing a loan of ₹3,242 crore, and the state government is contributing ₹1,443 crore. An extra ₹504 crore is for maintenance.
Q: When is the 'Pragathi Patha' project expected to be finished?
The project is planned to be completed within the next 1.5 years, aiming to significantly improve the rural road network.
