Question : IRRIGATION SCHEMES



(a) the details of foreign assistance received by the State Governments including Arunachal Pradesh for irrigation schemes during the last three years; and

(b) the details of assistance utilised by the State Governments during the said period?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) During the last 3 years, the foreign assistance received by various State Governments in respect of 24 irrigation & flood control schemes is about Rs. 2761 crore. None of the projects of Arunachal Pradesh have received foreign assistance during this period.

(b) The external assistance is received by Project Implementation Agencies (PIA) only as reimbursement after completion of the works.