(a) whether any proposal regarding water projects has been received from the Government of Jharkhand by the Union Government; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the proposal is likely to be given approval?
(a) whether any proposal regarding water projects has been received from the Government of Jharkhand by the Union Government; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the proposal is likely to be given approval?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (PROF.SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ)
(a) & (b) Four Water Resources Schemes namely, Kanhar Reservoir Project, North Koel Reservoir, Upper Sakri
Reservoir and Burhai Reservoir Project have been received in Central Water Commission for appraisal from the
Government of Jharkhand. The Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources has accepted another four major
Water Resources Schemes, namely, Punasi Reservoir, Subernarekha (Multipurpose) Project, Ajoy Barrage (Siktia Barrage)
and Konar Irrigation Project subject to certain observations. Also, Government of Jharkhand has submitted a revised
estimate of the scheme, namely, Auranga Reservoir Project, which was earlier cleared by Planning Commission in September
1983 for Rs.125.40 crore, for appraisal. The time taken for the investment clearance of the projects depends upon the
promptness with which the State Government arranges satisfactory compliance to the observations of Central Appraising
Agencies.