(a) whether the Government is aware of massive erosion of embankment of Ganges, Rupnarayan and other rivers;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Union Government has received proposals from the State Governments including West Bengal for protection of erosion;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action the Government have taken or proposed to take in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) constituted
by Central Government had prepared comprehensive plans for flood management
including river erosion for the main Ganga stem which also includes
Bhagirathi, Hooghly, Rupnarayan etc. and the same were sent to respective
State Governments for implementation.
(c), (d) and (e) Flood Management being a State subject, the flood
control projects are planned, funded and executed by the State Governments
themselves according to their own priorities. The assistance rendered by
the Central Government is technical, catalytical and promotional in nature.
The Government of India had formulated a Centrally Sponsored
Scheme (CSS) in January,. 2001 with a view to provide finanancial
assistance to the Ganga basin States including West Bengal for implementing
critical anti erosion schemes. Under this scheme, after examination of the
proposals received from various State Governments, funds have been released
to them during 10th Plan as under:-
(Rs. In crore)
Sl.No. Name of State Funds released
1. Bihar 26.14 2. Uttar Pradesh 16.69 3. Uttaranchal 0.95 4. West Bengal 10.78