(a) the time by which construction work of Darjiya Fuhia Dam falling in Darbhanga and
Samastipur districts is likely to be completed in order to protect it from flood;
(b) the total funds spent so far on the construction of the aforesaid dam; and
(c) the total estimated funds likely to be spent on the remaining construction work?
THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)
(a) The State Government of Bihar has undertaken the work of construction of embankment on right bank of river Kamla Balan in various reaches in districts Darbhanga, Saharsa and Samastipur. The status of works in the reach between villages Darjiya and Fuhia on right bank of Kamla Balan river, as informed by the State Government of Bihar, is under:
(i) Reach from 68.0 km. (vill. -Darjiya, Distt- Darbhanga) to 91.50 km (vill.- Mansara, Distt- Darbhanga)-The original work including further raising and strengthening of embankment has already been completed in the year 2010-11.
(ii) Reach from 91.5 km (vill. Mansara, Distt- Darbhanga) to 96.5 km. (vill.-Manovar, Distt.- Samastipur)- The completion of work has been targeted for March, 2013.
(iii) Reach from 96.5 km. (vill.-Manovar, Distt.- Samastipur)- The State Government has prepared Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this reach.
(b) For works mentioned under part (a), the State Government of Bihar has incurred the total expenditure of Rs. 32.95 Crore.
(c) As informed by State Government of Bihar, the cost of remaining works has been estimated as Rs. 63.60 Crore.