(a) whether the rehabilitation of villages which are likely to be affected due to
implementation of Maheshwar Hydro Power Project, has been done;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any irregularity/misuse of funds has come to the notice of the
Government in implementation of this project;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action taken by the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS(SHRI PRIYA RANJAN DASMUNSI)
(a) to (e) : Maheshwar Hydro Power Project was under hold and till March, 2004, Rs.
27.7 crores has been spent towards Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R). Under the
revival package, Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB) has been requested to
carry out this work on behalf of Shree Maheshwar Hydro Electric Project.
Under the revival package, special trust account has been created and
developers are required to submit reconciliation statement periodically to ensure proper utilization of funds.