(a) the salient features of “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge of Ground Water†prepared by Central Ground Water Board;
(b) whether the States have been consulted in the matter;and
(c) if so, the details of its funding and implementation?
(a) the salient features of “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge of Ground Water†prepared by Central Ground Water Board;
(b) whether the States have been consulted in the matter;and
(c) if so, the details of its funding and implementation?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI)
(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.13 FOR REPLY ON 21.07.2003
REGARDING MASTER PLAN FOR ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE OF GROUND
WATER
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a
report entitled “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to
Groundwaterâ€, which envisages recharge of 36453 Million
Cubic Metre volume of surplus monsoon run-off, through
construction of 39.25 lakh artificial recharge and roof top
rain water harvesting structures. The report outlines broad
framework about feasibility of these recharge structures in
various parts of the country. The Master Plan is a
conceptual document for which States were not consulted and
as such, details of its funding and implementation do not
arise. However, a centrally sponsored scheme for Artificial
Recharge to Ground Water and Rainwater Harvesting at an
estimated cost of Rs. 175 crores has been proposed to
approval for X Plan.