Question : PROPOSAL FOR INDIRA SAGAR PROJECT



(a) whether the Union Government has received a proposal for Indira Sagar Project in Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be approved?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) to (c) The forest area admeasuring 181.397 hectares has been diverted under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for construction of Indira Sagar Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh.