(a) the funds provided to Andhra Pradesh from NABARD to recharge ground water through various methods during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
(b) whether any grant/incentive/subsidy component under the above funds released to Andhra Pradesh by NABARD; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)
(a) to (c) As per the information received from concerned Department of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, they have not received NABARD funds to recharge ground water during last three years and current year.
Further, as per information received from NABARD they have released funds for watershed development projects in Andhra Pradesh, which may contribute to improvement in ground water resources. Details are as under:
(In Rs Lakhs)
Fund No. of Projects Sanction of grant Disbursement of grant
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Watershed Development Fund 27 1126.93 136.11 60.21 311.69
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