(a) whether the funds provided by the World Bank for the repair of Dams Safety Assurances and
Rehabilitation Projects (DSARP) have not been released to the State Governments so far;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor, Statewise; and
(C) the number of projects approved by the World Bank for grant of loan under DSARP and the funds
sanctioned and released therefor during the last three years and the current year, project-wise?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) to (c) The funds for repair of selected dams in four States (Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan
and Orissa) were provided by World Bank under Dam Safety Assurance and Rehabilitation Project (DSARP)
which was implemented during 1991-99. About 93% of the total allocated funds (in rupee terms) could
be utilized by the States as per Implementation Completion Report (May, 2000) for the above project.
As per the above Report, the main reason for the non utilization of balance allocations was the reduction
in costs of remedial works mainly due to lack of accurate estimates at appraisal stage and delays in the
disbursement and implementation. The details regarding number of projects covered under DSARP in each state,
thier estimated cost at appraisal stage and expenditure incurred are given below:-
Sl No. State No. of projects where No. of Projects where Appraisal Actual basis facilities remedial works completed Estimate Expenditure provided (Rs. in (Rs. in millions) millions)
1. Madhya 91 13 1398.9 1313.45 Pradesh
2. Orissa 15 8 1273.3 1303.25
3. Rajasthan 60 7 863.2 1096.81
4 Tamil Nadu 16 5 706.0 228.26
Total 182 33 4241.4 3941.77