Question : Solar Energy Based Dual Pump Piped Water Supply Scheme

(a) whether solar energy based dual pump piped water supply scheme is being implemented in some States including Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the number of habitations in the country expected to get water supply therefrom in different areas/regions , State/UT-wise;

(c) whether not even a single habitation has been covered since implementation of the scheme in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(d) the status of implementation of the said scheme in other identified regions and the time by which the entire country is likely to be covered under the said scheme?

MINISTER FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
(SHRI BIRENDER SINGH)
(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

Statement referred to in the reply to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 272 (12th Position) due for answer on 17/12/2015

(a)Yes Madam.

(b) The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDW&S) has released funds to the tune of Rs. 221.30 Crore in three instalments to 10 States including Andhra Pradesh for installation of Solar Energy based Dual Pump in remote areas of the States where electricity is unavailable or supply is irregular. The scheme has been funded with the assistance of National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF). Around 11,000 rural habitations in these States are expected to be covered under this scheme. State-wise targets are at Annexure-I. State Government of Andhra Pradesh has been given a target of 219 habitations for which an amount of Rs. 443.34 Lakhs has been released to State of Andhra Pradesh in three instalments during the financial year 2012-2013 to 2014-2015. Besides, Ministry has also initiated a scheme across the rural areas of the country for installation of more 20,000 such pumps with the collaboration of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for which funds are to be used from NRDWP-Sustainability component. The details of the targets allocated to all States under this Scheme are at Annexure-II.

(c) No Madam. As reported by State of Andhra Pradesh, 61 habitations were covered in 1st phase and 851 habitations are in progress in 2nd phase. Details are at Annexure-III.

(d) As reported by various States on the online Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of the Ministry, 5447 habitations have been covered under scheme funded by NCEF, whereas under scheme funded jointly by this Ministry and MNRE, a total of 19 habitations have been covered as on 15.12.2015.