(a) whether the Bhakhra and Pong Dams are not filled upto Full Reservoir Level (FRL);
(b) if so, whether by using latest technology, proper planning and weather forecast, these dams can be filled upto FRL;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government proposes to direct Bhakhra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to conduct study on keeping dams empty; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) & (c) Use of latest technology to forecast snow fall and rainfall, monitoring water levels in dams and operate canal networks, on real-time basis, will help in better management of available water in the efforts to fill reservoirs upto Full Reservoir Level(FRL).
(d) & (e) The Bhakra Beas Management Board is already implementing Hydrology Project II to improve the operational
planning and management of Bhakra and Pong Reservoirs for optimum utilization of available water resources.