(a) the schemes being implemented for irrigation in the country;
(b) whether the Government proposes to bring more land under
irrigation and implement any special irrigation scheme for this purpose;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government proposes to take steps to optimize
irrigation support out of existing facilities and adopt
quick maturing irrigation schemes; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES(SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) The schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Water
Resources for irrigation by surface water in the country are
Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), Command Area
Development & Water Management Programme (CAD&WM) and Repair,
Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies.
(b) & (c) Irrigation potential targeted during XI Plan is
16.00 lakh ha both by surface and ground water by the State
Governments.No special irrigation scheme other than those
mentioned above is proposed to be implemented by the Ministry of
Water Resources.Financial outlay for AIBP, CAD&WM and RRR of
Water Bodies for XI Plan is as under:
SI. Name of the Outlay in Rs. Crore in XI No. Scheme Plan
1 AIBP 39850
2 CAD&WM 1600
3 RRR of water 2750 bodies