Question : BARNAR RESERVOIR SCHEME OF BIHAR



(a) whether the Government proposes to grant any financial assistance to the Government of Bihar for completion of the Barnar Reservoir Scheme; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) & (b) The Union Government is providing Central Loan Assistance (CLA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for expeditious completion of approved major and medium ongoing irrigation projects which are in advanced stage of construction. Barnar Reservoir Scheme is an approved project with latest estimated cost of Rs. 308.00 crore. The Scheme can be considered for CLA/grant under AIBP during 2005- 06 as per the revised guidelines of the programme on receipt of the proposal from the State Government.