As of October 31, 2023, a total expenditure of Rs 4.10 lakh crore has been incurred under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I (BPP-I), according to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The minister addressed concerns raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) regarding the increase in the cost of Phase I of the project.
Q: What is the total expenditure for Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I as of October 31, 2023?
A: Rs 4.10 trillion.
Q: Why is there a difference between actual and normative costs in the project?
A: Increased raw material and land acquisition costs, high-speed corridor construction, and GST rate hikes.
Q: Were funds diverted from other schemes during BPP-I execution?
A: No, there has been no diversion of funds.
Q: How much has NHAI collected through FASTag on national highways?
A: Rs 53,536.48 crore till November 23, 2023.
Q: What is the total raised through NH monetization, and private investments for NHs since 2018-19?
A: Rs 70,127 crore through monetization; Rs 1,12,095 crore in private investments.
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