(a) whether there has been delay in supplying water from the
Upper Ganga Lead to Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the steps taken by the Union Government to expedite the process;
(d) whether any Memorandum has been signed between the State
Governments of Haryana and Rajasthan regarding the same; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) No Madam, There is no such proposal. However, the National Water
Development Agency (NWDA) is studying the Feasibility of Sarda-Yamuna &
Yamuna-Rajasthan Link under National Perceptive Plan (NPP). The link will
divert the surplus water of Sarda river which is a tributary of Ganga to
provide water for drinking & Irrigation purpose in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi,
Haryana & Rajasthan.
(b) & (c) Do not arise in view of (a) above
(d) No Madam.
(e) Does not arise in view of (d) above