(a) whether Pench Project is proposed to be taken up in Madhya Pradesh under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and by when the project is likely to be started?
(a) whether Pench Project is proposed to be taken up in Madhya Pradesh under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and by when the project is likely to be started?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) & (b) Probably, the Hon’ble Member is referring to Pench
Diversion Project of Madhya Pradesh which is an unapproved
on going irrigation project. As per the norms for
Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), only such
on-going major/medium irrigation projects are eligible for
Central Loan Assistance under this programme which have
investment clearance from the Planning Commission and in an
advanced stage of completion. As the Pench Diversion Project
does not have investment clearance from the Planning
Commission, it is not eligible for AIBP funding.