(a) whether the Government of Odisha has submitted a proposal
for construction of major, medium and minor irrigation projects
under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in Koraput,
Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts for approval;
(b) if so, the present status thereof; and
(c) the details of measures proposed by the Government to
improve irrigation facilities in Odisha particularly in Koraput,
Bolangir and Kalahandi districts?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) & (b) In Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Orissa,
8 Major/Medium (MMI) projects have been included in Accelerated irrigation
Benefits Programme (AIBP) scheme, out of which 2 projects have since been
completed and 6 are ongoing, also, 78 Surface Minor Irrigation projects
have been included under AIBP. The details of MMI projects and Central
Assistance released under AIBP is given at Annexure-I and that of MI
projects are given at Annexure-II.
(c) The Government of India has been providing Central Assistance
under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) since 1996-97
in order to expedite completion of the projects. In order to enhance
the scope of funding to allow special consideration for the regions
lagging behind in development, which presently include KBK districts
of Odisha, the Central Assistance @ 90% to the cost of works is provided.