Question : IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN ODISHA



(a) whether the Government of Odisha has recently submitted a list of irrigation projects for their early clearance;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the reasons for the delay, if any; and

(d) the steps taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The details of major/medium irrigation project proposals of Odisha state presently under appraisal in Central Water Commission (CWC) is given at Annexure-I. The surface minor irrigation project proposals are appraised by the respective State Governments.

(c) & (d) The time taken for clearance of the projects depends on the promptness of the compliance of the State Government/ Project Authorities to the observations/ comments of Central Water Commission and other Central Agencies and submission of statutory clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests and Ministry of Tribal Affairs.