Question : FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAHARASHTRA UNDER AIBP

(a) whether the Government of Maharashtra has sought financial assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) scheme for Tarali Project in Satara District of Maharashtra;

(b) if so, the quantum of financial assistance sought for the project;

(c) whether sanction for financial assistance has since been accorded by the Union Government; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) No Sir. Further, investment clearance to the project has not been accorded by the Planning Commission and hence the project is not eligible for inclusion in AIBP.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.