Question : NATIONAL RURAL DRINKING WATER PROGRAMME



(a) whether additional funds under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) will be provided to Rajasthan during the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(MS. AGATHA SANGMA)

(a)to(c): Release of additional funds, over and above the State-wise allocation under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), is considered based on physical and financial performance of the State, availability of savings towards the end of the year,and the capacity of the State to absorb more funds and submission of audited statement of accounts. The State also have to send requests for allocation of additional funds.For the year 2010-11, under the NRDWP, Rajasthan has been allocated Rs. 1165.44 crore, of which Rs. 1099.48 crore has been released to the State as on 28.2.2011. Availability of savings is firmed at the end of the financial year hence details are not available.