Question : DAM ON MAHANADI RIVER



(a) whether the Government have any proposal to set up a second dam on Mahanadi river in Orissa;

(b) if so, the site selected for the purpose;

(c) the number of people likely to be displaced as a result thereof;

(d) the estimated cost of the dam;

(e) whether any external agency is likely to provided funds; and

(f) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) The Central Water Commission has not received any Detailed Project Report from Government of Orissa for techno- economic appraisal for setting up a second dam on Mahanadi.

(b) to (f) Do not arise.