**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 728 in Lok Sabha, answered on December 4th, 2025, regarding road works under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) in Raebareli, posed by Shri Rahul Gandhi. It outlines the status of National Highway (NH) projects and CRIF works in the Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency, including project timelines and costs. The details encompass projects proposed by both the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Highway Projects in Raebareli:**
* Development and maintenance of NHs is an ongoing process; projects are considered based on connectivity, traffic density, and alignment with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
* **Project Details:**
* 2-laning and paved shoulders of Raebareli-Jagdishpur section of NH-330A (46.02 km): Capital cost Rs. 720.8 crore, Start date 07.01.2022, Revised completion date 31.03.2026.
* Construction of Raebareli Ring Road (Phase-II) with 4-lane configuration (21.88 km): Capital cost Rs. 1273.72 crore, Start date 01.05.2025, Revised completion date 30.04.2027.
* Balance work of Raebareli Ring Road (Eastern side of NH-24B Phase-I, 17.93 km): Capital cost Rs. 319.96 crore, Start date 05.10.2020, Revised completion date 31.03.2026.
* **Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Works:**
* **CRIF Project Details (Since 2019):**
* Widening and Strengthening of Maharajganj-Dusaulee-Nigoha Road (ODR): Length 15.00 km, Sanctioned cost Rs. 2929.09 Lakhs, Expenditure Rs. 2692.88 Lakhs, Physical progress 98%, Year of sanction 2021-22.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency Residents**
* **Impact:** Improved connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, and enhanced infrastructure development.
* **Action Required:** No direct action, but may benefit from the completed projects.
**Stakeholder: State Government of Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Successful implementation of proposed road works under CRIF and NH projects.
* **Action Required:** Continue coordination with NHAI and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for ongoing and future projects.
**Stakeholder: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for executing and completing the ongoing National Highway projects in the Raebareli constituency.
* **Action Required:** Ensure timely completion of the listed projects as per revised schedules.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF): A fund used for road works in the Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency since 2019.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): Entity executing road works in the Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for answering the question about road works in Raebareli.
Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency: The specific location that is the subject of the parliamentary question regarding road works.
Uttar Pradesh: State government proposing road works to improve connectivity in Raebareli.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 728
ANSWERED ON 4TH DECEMBER, 2025
ROAD WORKS UNDER CRIF IN RAEBARELI
728. SHRI RAHUL GANDHI:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार् ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the works currently being executed by the National Highways Authority
of India (NHAI) in the Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency including the
timeline for completion;
(b) the works proposed by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh to
improve connectivity and address congestion in the Raebareli Parliamentary
Constituency and the status of approval;
(c) the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) works sanctioned and
completed in the Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency including the funds
disbursed since 2019; and
(d) the road works proposed by the State of Uttar Pradesh under the
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the Raebareli parliamentary
constituency since 2019?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) to (b) Development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a
continuous process and Government receives proposals from the State
Governments for development of NHs. These projects are considered forapproval based on the connectivity requirements, traffic density and synergy
with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The details of works under
implementation/approved on various NHs to improve connectivity and
address congestion in the Raebareli Parliamentary Constituency is as under:
S. Name of project Start Date Revised
Capital cost
No. scheduled date of
(Rs in crore)
completion
1 2-laning+paved shoulders 07.01.2022 31.03.2026
of Raebareli-Jagdishpur
720.8
section of NH-
330A (Length-46.02 km)
Construction of Raebareli
Ring Road (Phase-II) with
2 4-lane configuration on 1273.72 01.05.2025 30.04.2027
Hybrid Annuity Mode.
(Length 21.88 km)
Balance work of
Raebareli Ring Road on
3 the Eastern side of NH- 319.96 05.10.2020 31.03.2026
24B (Phase-I) on EPC
Mode (length 17.93 km)
(c) & (d) Details enclosed at Annexure.ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) & (d) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 728 ANSWERED ON 4TH DECEMBER, 2025
ASKED BY SHRI RAHUL GANDHI REGARDING ‘ROAD WORKS UNDER CRIF IN
RAEBARELI’.
Details of CRIF works since 2019 in Raebareli Parliament Constituency:
Sanctioned Physical
Length Expenditure Year of
Name of work cost (in Rs. Progress
(km) (in Rs. Lakhs) sanction
Lakhs) (%)
Widening and
Strengthening of
Maharajganj- 15.00 2929.09 2692.88 98 2021-22
Dusaulee-Nigoha
Road (ODR)
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