(a) whether the Government has the latest status report of the embankments and dykes in Assam;
(b) if so, the latest position of the embankments and dykes of the Barak Valley of Assam; and
(c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken to repair the embankments, dykes to control river
erosion in the State?
THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) Yes Madam. In the State of Assam, the total embankment length is 4473.82 km. (Brahmaputra
& Barak Valley). The latest status of these embankments is stated below:-
(b) In Barak Valley of Assam, the total embankment length is 731 Km. The latest status of these embankments is stated below:-
Sl. No. Category Length % of Total Length
1. Exteremely Vulnerable 950 Km. 21.3%
2. Vulnerable 2390 Km. 53.6%
3. Reasonably Safe 1133.82 Km. 25%
(c) For repairing of these embankments, dykes and to control erosion in the State, 90 (Ninety) nos. of Schemes amounting to Rs.10258.00 Crores have been formulated by the Water Resources Department, Assam. Out of these 54 nos. of schemes have been recommended by the Brahmaputra Board, another 8 nos. are under process for approval at Brahmaputra Board and another 28 nos. of schemes are under process for approval at CWC, Shillong.
Sl. No. Category Length % of Total Length
1. Exteremely Vulnerable 450 Km. 61.56%
2. Reasonably Safe 81 Km. 11.08%
3. Safe 200 Km. 27.36%