Question : WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME



(a): whether the World Bank has approved new projects under the Watershed Development Programme and extended implementation of World Bank Watershed Development Programme for a further period of one year; and

(b): if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI ARUN YADAV)

(a) & (b): World bank has not approved any new projects under the Watershed development programmes which are being implemented through the technical supervision of Ministry of Agriculture. However, Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project (AACP) is a multi-sectoral Project covering agriculture and allied sectors being implemented in the state of Assam, has been extended from 31st March, 2010 to 31st December, 2011.