(a) the details of schemes/plans being implemented to utilize the available water resources
in order to meet the projected requirements of water for various purposes;
(b) the estimated cost of projects under construction;
(c) whether any foreign assistance have been obtained to implement some of the schemes or there
is any proposal to seek the foreign assistance in regard thereto; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (PROF.SAIF- UD- DIN SOZ)
(a) & (b) Irrigation being a State subject, the responsibility of planning, execution and funding
of all types of irrigation projects rests with the State Governments. However, Government provides central
assistance to the State Governments for completion of ongoing irrigation projects under the Accelerated
Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP).
(c) & (d) There are at present 11 ongoing projects in the water resources sector being funded by
external agencies and the details thereof are in Annex.