Question : IRRIGATION PROJECTS



(a) the details of the centrally sponsored irrigation projects implemented by the Government in the country, especially in the tribal dominated areas of Maharashtra;

(b) the funds allocated by the Government to the State Governments for this purpose along with the progress made by each State Government in the implementation of these schemes; and

(c) the funds allocated by the Government during the current Five Year Plan, State-wise and scheme-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) to (c) Ministry of Water Resources is not implementing any centrally sponsored scheme in respect of irrigation projects. However, central assistance is provided to States under the State Sector Scheme `Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme` (AIBP). The details of funds released so far to various State Governments during XI Plan under AIBP is given in Annex-I.