(a) whether the Union Government is providing central assistance to Gosikhurd Irrigation
Project in Bhandra district of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the project cost is escalating since its inception in 1984;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the reasons for the project delay?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) Yes Sir.
(b) Central Assistance amounting to Rs.241.3157 crore as loan/grant has been provided for
Gosikhurd Project in Bhandara district so far.
(c)&(d) Gosikhurd Project was administratively approved by the Government of Maharashtra for
Rs.372.22 crore in March 1983. The Planning Commission had accorded investment clearance to
the project for Rs.461.19 crore on 2.11.1995. The latest estimated cost of the project as
informed by the project authorities is Rs.5659.097 crore.
(e) As informed by the project authorities, the delay in completion of project is due to
paucity of funds with State Government and due to Resettlement & Rehabilitation problems of
project affected persons.