(a) whether the Government has given clearance for construction and execution of Pagladiya Dam Project
in Assam;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the project;
(c) the funds allocated by the Union Government for construction of the project during the last three
years and the current year, Year-wise;
(d) whether the construction of the project is being delayed;
(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(f) the steps taken by the Government for timely completion of the project?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) Yes, Madam,
(b) The Government of India had cleared the construction and execution of Pagladiya Dam project in January
2001 at an estimated cost of Rs. 542.90 crore. Brahmaputra Board had taken up the implementation of the
project. The project envisages construction of 26.20 m high and 23 km long earth dam with spillway across
river Pagladiya. The project is meant for flood moderation to benefit an area of 40000 hectares, irrigation
of an area of 54,160 hectares and generation of power (3 MW). The work for the project is however held up
due to non completion of Zirat Survey by State Government of Assam.
(c) Funds allocated by the Union Government during last three years and current year are as under:-
(Rs. In Crore)
Sl Year Fund Allocated No.
1. 2007-08 1.00
2. 2008-09 2.00
3. 2009-10 0.50
4. 2010-11 0.50