lok Sabha
The Upper Tunga Project of Karnataka was considered by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources in its 80th meeting held on 7th February, 2003 and found acceptable subject to certain observations. The Ministry of Environment & Forest cleared the project in May, 2005. The project has not been approved by the Planning Commission.
The Government of Karnataka has reported that the work of construction of dam including fixing of crest gates has been completed and canal works are at various stages of progress. Total expenditure incurred on project up to June 2006 is Rs. 626.1309 crore. The project is likely to be completed by 2009-10.
This information was given by the Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Saifuddin Soz in response to a question by Shri Manjunath Kunnur in the Lok Sabha today.
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(Release ID :19326)