(a) whether the Government proposes to digitise the clearance of the projects to streamline and make administrative system and processes tran- sparent;
(b) if so, the details and the status thereof;
(c) whether the Government also proposes to provide status on-line of files relating to allocation of funds to States, etc.; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the other matters proposed to be made public?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (PROF.SANWAR LAL JAT)
(a)&(b) Central Water Commission (CWC) has developed a web enabled project appraisal and management system to streamline the system and make the processes transparent. The status of various project proposals submitted by the State Government can be tracked in the system. The guidelines for preparation of Detailed Project Report for Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects, 2010 and guidelines for Submission, Appraisal and Clearance of Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects, 2010 circulated among the States are also placed in the CWC web site.
(c)&(d) A web based online portal on Acce- lerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) has been set up on trial basis to facilitate submission, examination, acceptance and re- lease of funds involving project authorities at State Government level, CWC and this Min- stry. Similarly, a web-based monitoring system for physical and financial progress of Command Area Development and Water Management projects is also in place.