Question : PROPOSAL FROM MAHARASHTRA FOR RESTORATION OF WATER BODIES



(a) whether Maharashtra Government has sent proposal for national pilot projects for repairs, renovation and restoration of water bodies;

(b) if so, the details thereof, project-wise; and

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The Government of Maharashtra submitted proposals for three districts, viz., Beed Nanded and Yavatmal during Xth Plan under the Pilot Scheme `National Project for Repair, Renovation and Restoration of water bodies directly linked to Agriculture`.

(c) The Government of India sanctioned project for restoration of 32 water bodies in Beed district of Maharashtra at the estimated cost of Rs.36.88 crore.