(a) whether the Union Government have received any request from Karnataka Government for the construction of rain harvesting structures to improve water availability in borewells;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the assistance sought for has been sanctioned;
and
(d) if not, the time by which the same is likely to be
accorded?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)
(a) & (b) The Central Ground Water Board has received a
proposal from the University of Bangalore, Karnataka for
carrying out rain water harvesting and recharging works in
the University campus to improve the water availability in
the area.
(c) The proposal of the Bangalore University has been
approved by the Central Ground Water board for a cost of Rs.
13.75 lakhs for undertaking various recharge works.
(d) Does not arise.