(a) the details of irrigation schemes approved for Uttar
Pradesh;
(b) the details of funds released by the Union and State Government separately during the last three years, scheme-wise; and
(c) the number of schemes completed within scheduled time limit and the number of schemes which are still pending?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ)
(a) 29 Major and Medium irrigation schemes of Uttar Pradesh
been approved by Planning Commission from April 1990 to
January, 2006.
(b) Scheme-wise details of expenditure is given at
statement-I.
Central Government launched the Accelerated Irrigation
Benefit Programme (AIBP) during 1996 – 97 with a view to
provide Central Loan Assistance (CLA) to Major, Medium & ERM
projects of the country so as to complete them
expeditiously. Eight Major/ERM schemes of Uttar Pradesh are
receiving CLA under AIBP. Details of CLA released during
last 3 years is given at statement-II.
(c) There are 57 Major, 40 Medium and 20 ERM projects
completed upto end of IX Plan in Uttar Pradesh. 9 Major
and 5 ERM schemes which have spilled over from IX Plan to X
Plan are under execution in the State of Uttar Pradesh.