Question : Construction of Dams

(a) whether the Government has received any proposals for the construction of dams from various States including Madhya Pradesh during the last three years and the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/ project-wise;

(c) whether the Government has approved the said projects and if so, the details thereof and the funds sanctioned for each of the said projects;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor, project-wise; and

(e) the time by which the above mentioned projects of Madhya Pradesh are likely to be approved?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (e) State/project-wise details of proposals received for construction of dams in Central Water Commission (CWC) from various States including Madhya Pradesh for appraisal during last three years and current year are at Annexure. The timeline for appraisal of projects depends upon submission of requisite information/compliances by the State Governments. Further, these projects have not reached the stage of eligibility for Central Assistance.


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Annexure

Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) to (e) of Unstarred Question No. †3347 to be answered in Lok Sabha on 15.03.2018 regarding “Construction of Dams”.

Major & Medium Project proposals having Dam component received in CWC during last 3 years and the current year along with the current status
S.No. State Name of the Project Status of appraisal as on 14.03.2018
1 Maharastra RCE of Jigaon Project Estimated cost has been finalized by CWC for Rs. 7,764.39 Crore on 08.12.2017. Benefit Cost Ratio calculations along with supporting documents have not been submitted by State since 29.01.2018.
2 Maharastra Lower Tapi Project The updated Cost Estimate based on the current price level, compliances related to CSMRS observations has not been furnished by the State .
3 Maharastra Upper Pravara (Nilwande 2) Project Estimated cost has been finalized by CWC for Rs. 2232.62 Crore on 02.02.2018.
4 Maharastra Gunjawani Irrigation Project Detailed presentation made by Project Authority on 6th Feb 2018. Minutes of the Meeting along with comments of appraising Directorates of CWC were issued during 20th Feb & 5th March 2018.
5 Odisha Middle Kolab Multipurpose Project During the appraisal process of the Project, it was found that Survey and Investigation has not been undertaken. For this reason, the DPR of the Project is returned.
6 Odisha Tel Integrated Multipurpose Project During the appraisal process of the Project, it was found that Survey and Investigation has not been undertaken. For this reason, the DPR of the Project is returned.
7 Odisha RCE of Lower Suktel Irrigation Project During the apprasial process of the Project, it was found that the Project Authority has not submitted some of the compliances related to change in scope, actual CCA figure etc.Updated Cost chapter has also not been submitted by State based on latest SOR.
8 Odisha Nabarangpur Irrigation Project Hydrology aspcets have only been accepted. Interstate Matters have not been resolved. Cost chapter has also not been updated based on latest SOR by State Government.
9 MP Dudhi Major Irrigation Project A presentation by the project authority for pre-feasibility clearance of Dudhi Major Irrigation Project and Shakkar Multi-purpose Project of Madhya Pradesh is scheduled on 14.3.2018 in CWC.
10 MP Shakkar Multipurpose Project
11 MP Bina Complex Irrigation and Multipurpose Project The appraisal depends upon requisite information made available in proposal
12 Rajasthan Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project PFR/PR cleared by CWC.
13 Rajasthan Parwan Major Irrigation and Multi-purpose Project The project has been considered by the Advisory Committee on 12.3.2018.
14 Gujarat Par Tapi Narmada Link Project Inter-State issues are not settled.
15 Assam Buroi Medium Irrigation Project The project has been considered for PFR clearance by the Screening Committee on 13.3.2018.
Note: seventeen projects (including Kachhal & Pawai Irrigation Projects of Madhya Pradesh) which were received in CWC prior to said period were approved by the Advisory Committee of MoWR,RD &GR during last three years and current year.





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