Question : PANCHKHORA RESERVOIR



(a) whether Panchkhora reservoir project in Kodarma district, Bihar is being implemented with Central assistance;

(b) if so, the total amount spent thereon till date; and

(c) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) Panchkhora reservoir project in Kodarma district, Bihar is not being implemented under Central Loan Assistance.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Irrigation is a State subject, the completion of irrigation project depends upon the priority attached to it by the State Government.