(a) whether the Government has provided adequate funds for enhancing the water catchment capacity as well as increasing the ground water capacity in Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the Government allocation in the last 4 years; and
(c) whether the Government has provided adequate establishment of new RO drinking water plants in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
(SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)
(a) & (b) Under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP),this Ministry provides financial and technical assistance to States for coverage of rural drinking water supply. Under NRDWP, there is no provision for funds for enhancing the water catchment capacity as well as increasing the ground water capacity.
(c) Funds provided under NRDWP can be utilized for tackling water quality issues. Rural water supply being a state subject, the State may take necessary efforts including setting up of RO plants using NRDWP funds.