Question : CONSTRUCTION OF EMBANKMENTS



(a) whether any proposals have been submitted by the State Governments to the Union Government for the construction of embankments for flood control;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes Sir.

(b) State-wise no of proposals for the construction of embankments for flood control currently under techno-economic appraisal by Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) and Central Water Commission (CWC) are given at Annexure-I.

(c) As per the guidelines of Planning Commission, flood management projects including construction of embankments are techno-economically appraised by GFCC and CWC in their respective jurisdiction. The proposals costing more than Rs. 15 Crore after techno-economic appraisal by GFCC and CWC are considered by the Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multi Purpose Projects for techno-economic clearance. Thereafter, the proposals are considered for Investment Clearance by the Planning Commission and then by the Empowered Committee for funding under Flood Management Programme.