(a) the State-wise details of physical and financial achievements of CADWM (Command Area Development and Water Management) during the 11th Five Year Plan;
(b) whether there is any proposal of continuing the scheme to the 12th Five Year Plan; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)
(a) The State-wise details of physical and financial achievements of Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) Programme during the 11th Five Year Plan are at Annexure-I.
(b) Yes, Madam.
(c) CADWM Programme is proposed to be continued and implemented pari-passu with Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in the XII Plan. The proposals in the XII Plan, inter-alia, relate to:
(i). Enhancement of cost norm and funding pattern for On-Farm Development (OFD) works. Funding pattern is proposed to enhance from 50:50 to 75:25 (Central share: State share) for non-special category States and 90:10 for special category States and 100% central funding for soft component;
(ii). Central assistance for construction of field channels on the basis of cost per metre instead of cost per hectare;
(iii). Inclusion of new components such as Mechanised Land Leveling for the hilly areas/States, Micro Irrigation, One-time infrastructural grant to the Water Users’ Associations (WUAs), Use of Smart Card in distribution of water, Conjunctive use of ground water.