(a) whether there is any proposal to set up a joint project office to facilitate the construction of multi-purpose dam on Koshi, Kamla and Bagmati rivers originating from Nepal and flowing to Bihar and implementation of projects in water catchment area of Nepal;
(b) if so, the details indicating the budget allocation proposed
for the Tenth Plan; and
(c) the time frame, if any, fixed in this regard ?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI)
(a) Yes, Sir. There is a proposal to set up a Joint Project
Office to take up field investigations and preparation of the
Detaliled Project Report for the Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose
Project and Sun Kosi Storage Cum Diversion Scheme. However, there is no such proposal at
present in respect of Kamla and Bagmati rivers.
(b) An amount of Rs. 29.34 crore has been provided during
the 10th Plan for the field investigations and preparation of
Detailed Project Report for the above project.
(c) The field investigations and preparation of Detailed Project
Report are proposed to be completed in 30 months after opening of
Joint Project Office.