Government report suggests special monitoring in delayed projects, including 3 in Assam
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: According to a government report, there are 1,449 central sector projects which are running behind schedule. Among these 1,449 projects, there are 56 projects which have been too delayed with respect to their original schedules. Eight such projects are being implemented in the north-eastern region, including three in Assam.
As per the report titled ‘Project Implementation: An overview, March 2023’ of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Infrastructure and Project Monitoring Division, Government of India, 1,449 central sector projects across the country- each costing Rs 150 crore and above – have been delayed. Among these 1,449 projects, there are 56 projects which are running way behind their original schedules. Eight such projects are being implemented in Northeast India, including two in Assam. The report stated that these 56 projects have substantial cost overruns and time overruns. It further stated that these projects require to be taken up for special monitoring by the respective administrative ministries.
The Subansiri Lower Hydro-electric project (power sector) is a delayed project. Its original date of commissioning was September, 2010. Its anticipated date of commissioning now is June, 2024. While its original project cost was Rs 6285.33 crore, its anticipated cost now is Rs 21247.54 crore.
The New BG Line from Tetelia to Byrnihat (Railways sector) was supposed to be commissioned in March, 2019. Its anticipated date of commissioning is March, 2025. Its original project cost was Rs 385.20 crore and its anticipated cost now is Rs 1304.62 crore.
The four-laning of Numaligarh to Jorhat section from km 402.500 to km 453.000 (Road, Transport and Highways sector) was supposed to be commissioned in May, 2018. However, it is yet to be completed. The original cost of this project was Rs 454.89 crore and its anticipated cost is Rs 814.56 crore.
The Murkongselek-Pasighat (Railways) project was supposed to be commissioned in March, 2020. Its anticipated date of commissioning is March, 2025. Its original project cost was Rs 414. 84 crore while its anticipated project cost is Rs 983.55 crore.
The Jiribam to Imphal (Railways sector) project was supposed to be commissioned in March, 2011. Its anticipated date of commissioning is March, 2025. Its original project cost was Rs 4454.17 crore while its anticipated project cost is Rs 14,322.79 crore.
The New Line from Dimapur to Zubza (Kohima) (Railways sector) project was supposed to be commissioned in March, 2015. Its anticipated date of commissioning is March, 2026. Its original project cost was Rs 2326.52 crore while its anticipated project cost is Rs 6663 crore.
The project for construction of a new two-lane highway from km 71/00 to 99/83 in Mizoram (Road, Transport and Highways) to support Kaladan Multi-Mod was supposed to be commissioned on October 2010. Its anticipated date of commissioning is June, 2023. Its original project cost was Rs 193.69 crore while its anticipated project cost is Rs 327.92 crore.
The project for construction of a new two-lane highway from km 38/00 to 71/00 in Mizoram (Road, Transport and Highways) to support Kaladan Multi-Mod was supposed to be commissioned on September, 2014. Its anticipated date of commissioning is June, 2023. Its original project cost was Rs 186.96 crore while its anticipated project cost is Rs 322.24 crore.
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