(a) whether the Sidhumber Irrigation Scheme of Dharampur Taluka in Valsad District of
Gujarat is pending for environmental clearance with the Union Government since 2004;
(b) if so, whether some other schemes/projects of State Government of Gujarat are also
pending with the Union Government since long;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the reasons for pendency of each scheme; and
(e) the time by which these schemes are likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA).
(a) & (b) No, Sir. Grant of Environment clearance in respect of Sidhumber Irrigation Scheme of Dharampur Taluka in Valsad District of Gujarat was not found possible by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the project proponent was intimated accordingly on 15.09.2004. No other such schemes/projects are pending with the Ministry for environmental clearance.
(c ) (d) & (e) Do not arise in view of the reply to parts (a) & (b).