Question : LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA



(a) the funds allocated by Central Water Commission to GosiKhurd, Lower Pen- Ganga, Lower Tapi for undertaking lift irrigation projects during the last three years; Project-wise; and

(b) the time by which the Government is likely to release the said funds?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION; PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND TEXTILES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE). (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)&(b) The Gosikhurd irrigation project has been included under the scheme of National Projects with effect from 2008-09 and central assistance has been released for this Project, as per the following details:

 
Name of State Year Grant Released Project in National Project (Rscrores) Gosikhurd Maharashtra 2008-09 450.000 National 2009-10 720.000 Project 2010-11 1412.94 2011-12 Nil 2012-13 405 Total 2987.94
The project proposals for Lower Penganga and Lower Tapi Irrigation projects have not been received, from the State Government, as per12th plan AIBP guide lines.

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