(a) the details of the locations in Gujarat, including District Banaskantha, where Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is being implemented during 2011-12; and
(b) the quantum of work completed, so far and the time by when the remaining work is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)
(a) & (b) During 2011-12, Sardar Sarovar project was under implementation with AIBP assistance which benefits 12
districts including Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
Against the target of 1792 thousand ha, the irrigation potential created under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits
Programme (AIBP) upto March 2012 is 545.276 th. ha. and as per the investment clearance accorded by Planning Commission
in May 2010 for the revised estimate of the project, the project is scheduled to be completed by 2016-17.
The physical progress of the project components as reported by Project Authorities upto March 2012 is as follows:
S.No Name of the Component % of Completion
1 Main Dam ( raising of dam upto crest level - concreting) 96.43 2 Narmada Main Canal 100 3 Branch Canal 76.6 4 Distributaries 37.75 5 Minors 29.11