Question : MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECTS

(a) the quantum of water supplied for irrigation purpose by Tungabhadra Board, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the other centrally administered Multipurpose Projects, each year, State-wise;

(b) whether the Government is aware that these Multi-purpose Projects including BBMB keep their reservoirs empty;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government proposes to instruct the concerned agencies/ authorities to fill up reservoirs to the full level using the latest technology, proper planning and weather forecast; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.+145 REGARDING MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECTS BY SHRI BHARAT RAM MEGHWAL AND SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA TO BE ANSWERED ON 1.12.2011.

(a) to (e) The Bansagar Control Board, Narmada Control Authority, Betwa River Board, Tungabhadra Board, Bhakra Beas Management Board and Damodar Valley Corporation were set up under Central Resolutions or Acts of Parliament. The multi-purpose projects under them are not centrally administered. The year-wise quantum of water supplied for irrigation to various States is at Annexure.

The concerned authorities fill up the reservoirs to the full possible level as per the individual reservoir operation schedules which take into account several aspects such as inflow characteristics, weather forecast, overall monsoon conditions, safety etc.