Question : GUIDE DAM ON GANDAK RIVER



(a) whether the Government proposes to extend the Bihar side guide dam on Gandak river (between Bagah and Paniahwa) by upto one kilometre of concrete dam and also to construct a Boulder Check dam in the interest of public as the present short distance guide dam built on Bihar side has resulted in soil erosion; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the same are likely to be executed?

Answer given by the minister



THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) No such proposal has been received BY Ganga Flood Control Commission.

(b) In view of (a) above, the question does not arise.