(a) whether there have been demand by some of the States to change the present pattern of
fundings under AIBP (Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Project);
(b) if so, the details of changes, if any made thereof;
(c) the States which have taken advantages of the present scheme and brought more areas under
irrigation;
(d) whether in the Kalahandi-Bolangir- Koraput area in the State of Orissa funds have been
received under the scheme; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) There have been demand for change of funding pattern for the Projects included in Prime
Minister`s Package for agrarian distress districts from 25% to 90% of Project cost.
(b) No Sir, no changes have been made.
(c) 26 States have availed Central Assistance during 2006-07 to bring more area under
irrigation.
(d) Yes Sir.
(e) Total Central Loan Assistance (CLA) /Grant amounting to Rs.738.548 crore has been
released so far to projects benefiting Kalahandi-Bolangir-Koraput area in the State of Orissa.