Question : BHAISA SINGH IRRIGATION PROJECT



(a) whether the work on Bhaisa Singh Irrigation Project in Rajasthan has been stopped due to shortage of funds;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to complete the construction work within the fixed time limit?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) Water being a State subject, planning, execution and operation and maintenance of irrigation projects are carried out by the State Governments from their own resources and as per their own requirement and priority of works. As per information received from the State Government of Rajasthan, the work on Bhaisa Singh Irrigation Project in Rajasthan has not been stopped due to shortage of funds. The construction of Bhaisa Singh Irrigation Project is under progress and the funds have been allotted on the project as per requirement. A total amount of Rupees 633.38 lakh has been spent against the total sanctioned amount of Rupees 1817.96 lakh. The work is expected to be complete as per target of year 2013-14.