(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?
(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?
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.