(a) whether some villages of Orissa are affected due to collapse of Ash
Pond;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether a drinking water project is proposed to be launched by the
National Aluminium Company (NALCO) in these areas of the State:
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by NALCO to implement the project?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRTY OF MINES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI RAMESH BAIS)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. A portion of dyke of Ash Pond No. 2 of Captive
Power Plant of NALCO, Angul breached on 31.12.2000 accidentally and
flooded some portion of agricultural land belonging to 25 numbers of
revenue villages on the bank of Nandira rivulets as detailed below:
i. Total agricultural land affected 968 acres
ii. Total Govt. land (including Nandira river bed 160 acres and
140 acres on the banks) affected 300 acres
(c), (d) & (e) Yes, Sir. NALCO has agreed to support a drinking water
project for affected areas as detailed below:-
(i) The project covers a population of 30,000 in 13 affected villages.
(ii) The Scheme has been designed by Govt. of Orissa at an estimated cost
of Rs. 5.72 crore. The Scheme will be implemented by Govt. of Orissa and
the entire cost of construction will be met by NALCO.
(iii) The operation and maintenance of the Scheme will be undertaken by
Govt. of Orissa.
(iv) NALCO has advanced Rs. 1.00 crore to the Govt. of Orissa for the
Scheme so far.