(a) whether the Government launched a pilot scheme of national project to repair, renovate and modernize traditional water
bodies directly linked with agriculture in certain States;
(b) if so, the progress made under the scheme in various States;
(c) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be implemented in toto;
(d) whether the Government proposes to expand the said pilot scheme; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ)
(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 111 FOR ANSWER ON 31.7.2006
REGARDING RENOVATION OF WATER BODIES.
(a) to (e) The scheme “National Project for Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies directly linked
to Agriculture†has been sanctioned in 24 districts of 14 States. The work is in progress and the same has been
completed in respect of 67 Water Bodies. The scheme, which was approved in January, 2005 is to be implemented during
the remaining period of Xth Plan. However, it is likely to spillover beyond 31st March 2007. No decision has been taken
to expand the scope of scheme.