Question : PENCH PROJECT



(a) Whether the Pench Project has been approved by the Government;

(b) If so, whether the said project has been receiving assistance from the externally financed organization Indo-German Bilateral Development Corporation; and

(c) If so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) Yes, Sir. The Planning Commission vide its letter dated the 10th April, 2006 has accepted the Pench Diversion Project for investment in the State Plan.

(b)No, Sir.

(c)Does not arise.