(a) whether the Union Government have received any request from Andhra Pradesh for sanction of central assistance under anti-erosion works on Godavari flood banks and Nallmode drains;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Union Government have released the amount
to the State Government; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by
which the amounts likely to be released?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)
(a) to (d) The Central Water Commission under Ministry
of Water Resources, had proposals from the Government of
Andhra Pradesh comprising 15 nos. Anti-erosion Works on
Godavari Flood banks estimated to cost Rs. 2.50 crore and
13 nos. of Anti-erosion Works on Nallamada drain, Ogeruvagu
and Nakkavagu drain of Krishna Delta with an estimated cost
of Rs. 1.50 crore. Both the schemes have been examined by
the Central Water Commission and comments sent to the State
Government for compliance. Reply to the comments of Central
Water Commission is awaited from the State Government.