Question : HASDEO BANGO PROJECT



(a) the total cost of the Hasdeo Bango Project in Bilaspur division in Chhattisgarh and the expected benefits accrued therefrom;

(b) the extent to which the benefits have been accrued; and

(c) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) The latest estimated cost of the Hasdeo Bango Project is Rs. 1043.54 crores including the completion cost of Phase I & II (Rs. 23.54 crores). The estimated benefits are 434 th. ha. irrigation and 120 mw hydro power (3X40 mw).

(b) 157.5 th. ha. potential has been created till March, 2000. All the 3 hydro power units have also been commissioned.

(c) Completion of the project is linked to provision of necessary funds by the State Government. The Central Government is assisting the project with assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme and so far, Rs. 30.780 crores has been released under this assistance.