(a) the date of commencement of construction work of Khadakpurna Major Irrigation Project at Khadakpurna, a tributary of river Godavari in Maharashtra State and the details of projected cost of this project at that time;
(b) the details of expenditure already incurred on this project till date and the current status of the construction work; and
(c) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)
(a) As reported by the Government of Maharashtra (GoM), the date of commencement of construction work of Khadakpurna Major Irrigation project was March, 1994. This project was initially approved for Rs.79.55 crore by the Govt. of Maharashtra. Latest estimated cost of the project is Rs.1374.60 crore.
(b) & (c) The expenditure on the project upto August, 2020 is reported to be Rs.1363.24 crore. All irrigation potential related works are reported to be completed. Lining work of main canals is planned for completion by March, 2021.
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