Question : CONSTRUCTION OF EMBANKMENTS



(a) whether the Union Government have received any proposal from the State Government of Orissa to construct high level embankments along the entire coast of State to check heavy tide;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether special funds are being provided by the Centre for the construction of the embankments; and

(d) if so, the proposed amount to be spent and the time limit for the completion of this project?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES

(SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) A proposal amounting to Rs.436.29 crore has been received from the State Government of Orissa which includes construction of 75.80 km. of embankments at the cost of Rs.18.33 crore in Ganjam (20. Km.) and Puri (55.80 km.) Districts.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.