(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the State Government
of Kerala for anti-sea erosion work during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds allocated by the Union Government during each of the last three years and
the current year; and
(d) the details of work undertaken by the Kerala Government so far?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES
(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) and (b) Yes, Madam, a project namely “Construction of series of Groynes to combat
Sea Erosion in Kerala Coast“ having estimated cost of Rs.750.00 crore was received from
the Government of Kerala in Central Water Commission (CWC) in April 2012. The project
report was examined by CWC and advice on techno-economic aspects had been sent to the
State Government of Kerala in May, 2012 for necessary amendment.
(c) No funds have been released by Government of India so far, for above project.
(d) Does not arise in view of reply under part (a) and (b).