(a) the number of Irrigation Projects affected by recent floods in Orissa;
(b) the extent of damages caused to Irrigation Projects; and
(c) the steps taken to renovate those Irrigation Projects ?
(a) the number of Irrigation Projects affected by recent floods in Orissa;
(b) the extent of damages caused to Irrigation Projects; and
(c) the steps taken to renovate those Irrigation Projects ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)
(a) According to the Government of Orissa, 7 major and 11 medium
projects are affected by the recent floods.
(b) 1165 breaches have occurred in canal embankment. 1.75 lakh
ha. of ‘ayacut’ was affected. Besides, there are 693 breaches in
river and saline embankment.
(c) The Government of Orissa have estimated that Rs.27.15 crores
is required for repairs to breaches and Rs.278.55 crores for
flood damage repairs.