(a) whether the availability of water for irrigation has declined in the past five years; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the remedal measures being taken in this regard?
(a) whether the availability of water for irrigation has declined in the past five years; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the remedal measures being taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA )
(a) There is no report which suggests that the availability of water for irrigation for the country as a whole has declined in the past five years. However, available report indicate that gross irrigated area in the country has increased over the last few years.
(b) Does not arise.