Water Resources on Environment: Rajya Sabha 2012-13

Q. No. Q. Type Date Ans by Ministry Members Title of the Questions Subject Political State Specific Party Representative *65 Starred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Dr. Gyan Prakash Pilania Release of water to Freshwater BJP Rajasthan Rajasthan and Marine Conservation Water Management *69 Starred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani River Interlinking Freshwater BJP Gujarat Project and Marine Conservation Water Management *73 Starred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Tarun Vijay Interlonking of rivers Freshwater BJP Uttarakhand and Marine Conservation Water Management 593 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Dr. E.M. Sudarsana Water level of Siang Energy INC Tamil Nadu Natchiappan river Studies Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 594 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy Requirement of water Agriculture BJP Bihar Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 595 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri K.N. Balagopal Interlinking of river EIA CPI(M) Kerala projects Freshwater and Marine Conservation

Water Management 596 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Dr. T.N. Seema National Dam Safety Disaster CPI(M) Kerala Authority Management Water Management 597 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Dr. T.N. Seema Interlinking of rivers EIA CPI(M) Kerala Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 598 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani Interlinking of rivers Freshwater BJP Gujarat and Marine Conservation Water Management 599 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Avinash Rai Khanna Rain water harvesting Environmental BJP Punjab system Education, NGOs and Media Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 600 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Vasanthi Stanley Illegal activities of Environmental DMK Tamil Nadu extracting water Conservation Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 601 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Vasanthi Stanley Depletion of ground Freshwater DMK Tamil Nadu water and Marine Conservation Water Management 602 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Kusum Rai Interlinking of rivers Agriculture BJP Uttar Pradesh

Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 603 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Y. S. Chowdary Water Resource Environmental TDP Andhra Management Education, Pradesh NGOs and Media Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 604 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt Viplove Thakur Impact of Climate Climate INC Himachal Change on Water Change and Pradesh Resources Meteorology Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 605 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Vijay Jawaharlal Water Security Freshwater INC Maharashtra Darda and Marine Conservation Water Management 606 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Prof. Saifud-Din Soz Irrigation potential Agriculture INC Jammu & Kashmir Water Management 607 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Kumar Deepak Das Revamping Freshwater AGP Assam Brahmaputra Board and Marine Conservation Water Management 608 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Baishnab Parida Water scarcity Freshwater BJD Odisha and Marine Conservation

Water Management 609 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Ram Jethmalani Monitoring Freshwater IND. Rajasthan mechanism for and Marine interlinking of rivers Conservation Water Management 610 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Rivers interlinking Agriculture LJP Bihar project Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 611 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Sardar Sukhdev Singh Interlinking of rivers Freshwater SAD Punjab Dhindsa and Marine Conservation Water Management 612 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri V. Hanumantha Rao Implementation of Freshwater INC Andhra Ganga-Cauvery multi and Marine Pradesh purpose project Conservation Pollution Water Management 613 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Piyush Goyal Prevention of Freshwater BJP Maharashtra contamination of and Marine ground water Conservation Health and Sanitation Pollution 614 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri P. Rajeeve Regulation of ground Freshwater CPI(M) Kerala water and Marine Conservation Water Management 615 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Birendra Prasad Silt and erosion Climate AGP Assam Baishya control machinery Change and Meteorology

Disaster Management Pollution Water Management 616 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri N. K. Singh New National Water Agriculture JD(U) Bihar Policy Energy Studies Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 617 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri D. Raja New National Water Freshwater CPI Tamil Nadu Policy and Marine Conservation Shri K.E. Ismail Water CPI Kerala Management 618 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri G. N. Ratanpuri Indus water treaty Agriculture J&KNC Jammu & Kashmir Water Management 619 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Ramdas Agarwal Treatment of Freshwater BJP Rajasthan contaminated ground and Marine water Conservation Health and Sanitation Pollution Water Management 620 Unstarred 19.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. T Ratna Bai Conservation and Agriculture INC Andhra harnessing of water in Pradesh urban areas Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management

*162 Starred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Renubala Pradhan Declaration of Freshwater BJD Odisha national projects and Marine Conservation Water Management *169 Starred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Natuji Halaji Thakor Promotion of Freshwater BJP Gujarat rainwater harvesting and Marine Conservation Water Management *170 Starred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri P. Rajeeve Safety of Mullaperiyar Disaster CPI(M) Kerala dam Management *172 Starred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Balavant Alias Bal Water leakage in Disaster BJP Maharashtra Apte Farakka dam Management Water Management *180 Starred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Syed Azeez Pasha Optimum use of Agriculture CPI Andhra irrigation facilities Pradesh Environmental Education, NGOs and Media Water Management 1384 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Motilal Vora National Water Policy Freshwater INC Chhattisgarh and Marine Conservation Water Management 1385 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Birendra Prasad Water level of Climate AGP Assam Baishya Brahmaputra river Change and Meteorology Disaster Management Water Management 1386 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Husain Dalwai Environmental Agriculture INC Maharashtra clearance to irrigation projects of

Maharashtra EIA Water Management 1387 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Ramdas Agarwal Interlinking of rivers Freshwater BJP Rajasthan and Marine Conservation Water Management 1388 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Renubala Pradhan Funds under AIBP Agriculture BJD Odisha Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 1389 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Piyush Goyal Per capita availability Water BJP Maharashtra of water Management 1390 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Tariq Anwar New National Water Freshwater NCP Maharashtra Policy and Marine Conservation Water Management 1391 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Birendra Prasad Constitution of North Energy AGP Assam Baishya East Water Resource Studies Authority Water Management 1392 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Mahendra Singh Impact of climate Climate INC Uttarakhand Mahra change on water Change and resources Meteorology Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 1393 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Smt. Gundu Sudharani National projects Freshwater TDP Andhra and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water

Management 1394 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Dilipbhai Pandya Sharing of cost of Water BJP Gujarat Sardar Sarovar Project Management 1395 Unstarred 26.03.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajeev River linking projects Freshwater IND. Karnataka Chandrasekhar and Marine Conservation Water Management *341 Starred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Dr. Prabha Thakur Rajasthans share of Water INC Rajasthan Yamuna water from Management Okhla *354 Starred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Smt. Mohsina Kidwai Misuse of ground Freshwater INC Chhattisgarh water and Marine Conservation Water Management *355 Starred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Piyush Goyal Sapta Kosi Dam Energy BJP Maharashtra Studies Water Management *358 Starred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Ram Kripal Yadav Status of Durgawati Agriculture RJD Bihar Irrigation Project Water Management 2765 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Kumar Deepak Das Flash flood problem of Freshwater AGP Assam Guwahati and Marine Conservation Disaster Management Water Management 2766 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Parshottam Policy for water Agriculture BJP Gujarat Khodabhai Rupala charges Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2767 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri D. Bandyopadhyay National Water Policy Agriculture AITC West Bengal

Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2768 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Smt. Maya Singh Water restructuring Agriculture BJP Madhya scheme Pradesh Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2769 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Jesudasu Seelam Depleting water level Water INC Andhra Management Pradesh 2770 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri S. Thangavelu Construction of new Agriculture DMK Tamil Nadu dams Disaster Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2771 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Parimal Nathwani Inter-State water Freshwater IND. Jharkhand disputes and Marine Conservation Water Management 2772 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajeev Diversion of Netravati Agriculture IND. Karnataka Chandrasekhar river Water Management 2773 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Dilipbhai Pandya Repair of river bunds Disaster BJP Gujarat in Gujarat Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation 2774 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Dilipbhai Pandya World Water Freshwater BJP Gujarat Development Report and Marine

Conservation Water Management 2775 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Dr. Prabhakar Kore Minor irrigation Agriculture BJP Karnataka schemes Water Management 2776 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri N. K. Singh Depletion of ground Freshwater JD(U) Bihar water level and Marine Conservation Water Management 2777 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Smt. Mohsina Kidwai National Committee Disaster INC Chhattisgarh on Dam Safety Management 2778 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajkumar Dhoot Construction of Kosi Energy SS Maharashtra Multipurpose Dam Studies Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2779 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Balwinder Singh Ken Betwa Link Freshwater SAD Punjab Bhunder Project and Marine Conservation Water Management 2780 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Dr. C.P. Thakur Agreement with Nepal Alternative BJP Bihar for constitution of Technologies PDDA Energy Studies Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2781 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Ishwarlal Shankarlal Draft National Water Freshwater NCP Maharashtra Jain Policy and Marine Conservation

Water Management 2782 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Rama Chandra Rengali Irrigation Agriculture INC Odisha Khuntia Project Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2783 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Rama Chandra Proposal for clearance Agriculture INC Odisha Khuntia of drainage Pollution Water Management 2784 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Dr. K.V.P. Ramachandra Water management Freshwater INC Andhra Rao and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 2785 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Dr. Janardhan Waghmare Lift irrigation projects Agriculture NCP Maharashtra in Maharashtra Disaster Management Water Management 2786 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Mohd. Ali Khan Use of ground water Freshwater INC Andhra in rural areas and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 2787 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri T.M. Selvaganapathi Future of ground Climate DMK Tamil Nadu water Change and Meteorology Disaster Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water

Management 2788 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri T.M. Selvaganapathi Proposal for dam Agriculture DMK Tamil Nadu projects Water Management 2789 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajkumar Dhoot Water scarcity Climate SS Maharashtra Change and Meteorology Disaster Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation Health and Sanitation Water Management 2790 Unstarred 30.04.2012 Water Resources Smt. Mohsina Kidwai Unfit ground water Freshwater INC Chhattisgarh and Marine Conservation Health and Sanitation Pollution Water Management *422 Starred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Smt. Kusum Rai Privatisation of water Freshwater BJP Uttar Pradesh resources and Marine Conservation Water Management *432 Starred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri K.N. Balagopal Water resources in Freshwater CPI(M) Kerala Kerala and Marine Conservation Water Management *436 Starred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Thaawar Chand Interlinking of rivers Freshwater BJP Maharashtra Gehlot and Marine Conservation Water

Management 3391 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ishwarlal Shankarlal Flood control in Disaster NCP Maharashtra Jain monsoon season Management 3392 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Kumar Deepak Das Majuli river Disaster AGP Assam Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation 3393 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri A.A. Jinnah Distribution of water Freshwater DMK Tamil Nadu and Marine Conservation Water Management 3394 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Balwinder Singh Interlinking of rivers Freshwater SAD Punjab Bhunder and Marine Conservation Water Management 3395 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Smt. Naznin Faruque Contaminated ground Freshwater INC Assam water in Assam and Marine Conservation Health and Sanitation Pollution Water Management 3396 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ambeth Rajan Filling of backlog Water BSP Uttar Pradesh vacancies Management 3397 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Smt. Mohsina Kidwai Storage capacity of Agriculture INC Chhattisgarh water Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 3398 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri P. Rajeeve Mullaperiyar Dam Disaster CPI(M) Kerala Management Water Management

3399 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Motilal Vora Water leakage in Disaster INC Chhattisgarh Farakka dam Management Water Management 3400 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri N. Balaganga Cauvery Water Freshwater AIADMK Tamil Nadu Dispute Tribunal and Marine Conservation Water Management 3401 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Shivpratap Singh Sukha Nala Barrage Freshwater BJP Chhattisgarh Scheme in and Marine Chhattisgarh Conservation 3402 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. Kanwar Deep Singh River interlinking Freshwater AITC Jharkhand project and Marine Conservation Water Management 3403 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri N. Balaganga Cauvery Water Freshwater AIADMK Tamil Nadu Disputes Tribunal and Marine Conservation Water Management 3404 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Prabhat Jha Per capita availability Water BJP Madhya of water Management Pradesh Smt. Kusum Rai BJP Uttar Pradesh 3405 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri P. Bhattacharya Setting up Water Agriculture INC West Bengal Regulatory Authority Dr. Janardhan Waghmare Freshwater NCP Maharashtra and Marine Conservation Water Management 3406 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Baishnab Parida Agreement with Nepal Disaster BJD Odisha for floods control of Management Kosi river Shri Sanjay Raut Water SS Maharashtra Management 3407 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ram Jethmalani Utilisation of water Freshwater IND. Rajasthan and Marine

Conservation Shri Ramchandra Prasad Water JD(U) Bihar Singh Management 3408 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Avinash Rai Khanna Ground water level in Freshwater BJP Punjab Punjab and Marine Conservation Water Management 3409 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Kumar Deepak Das Water capacity of Agriculture AGP Assam Brahmaputra river Climate Change and Meteorology Energy Studies Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 3410 Unstarred 07.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ishwarlal Shankarlal New dam in Agriculture NCP Maharashtra Jain Maharashtra Water Management *533 Starred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Kumar Deepak Das Formation of NEWRA Freshwater AGP Assam and Marine Conservation Water Management *536 Starred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy Ken Betwa Link Freshwater BJP Bihar Project and Marine Conservation Water Management 4169 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Shivpratap Singh Pending proposals for Agriculture BJP Chhattisgarh micro irrigation in Chhattisgarh Freshwater and Marine

Conservation Water Management 4170 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Dilipbhai Pandya River linking project Freshwater BJP Gujarat and Marine Conservation Water Management 4171 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ramchandra Prasad Utilisation of excess Freshwater JD(U) Bihar Singh water and Marine Conservation Water Management 4172 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri S. Thangavelu Flood Management Disaster DMK Tamil Nadu Programme Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4173 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Pyarimohan Upper Indervati Lift Agriculture IND. Odisha Mohapatra Irrigation Project Water Management 4174 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri P. Bhattacharya Diversion of river Freshwater INC West Bengal Brahmaputra and Marine Conservation Shri Bhupender Yadav Water BJP Rajasthan Management Shri Tariq Anwar NCP Maharashtra 4175 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Accelerated Irrigation Agriculture INC Rajasthan Benefit Programme in Rajasthan Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4176 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. Gyan Prakash Pilania Grants under AIBP Agriculture BJP Rajasthan

Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4177 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. K.P. Ramalingam Artificial recharge of Freshwater DMK Tamil Nadu ground water and Marine Conservation Water Management 4178 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri M.P. Achuthan Contamination of Freshwater CPI(M) Kerala ground water in Delhi and Marine Conservation Shri D. Raja Health and CPI Tamil Nadu Sanitation Pollution Water Management 4179 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. K.P. Ramalingam Availability of quality Agriculture DMK Tamil Nadu water Freshwater and Marine Conservation Health and Sanitation Water Management 4180 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Jesudasu Seelam Dam safety Disaster INC Andhra Management Pradesh Water Management 4181 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. Gyan Prakash Pilania Water storage capacity Agriculture BJP Rajasthan Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4182 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Depletion of ground Freshwater INC Rajasthan water and Marine

Conservation Water Management 4183 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri N. K. Singh Ground water level in Freshwater JD(U) Bihar Delhi and Marine Conservation Water Management 4184 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Anil Madhav Dave Power project Alternative BJP Madhya Technologies Pradesh EIA Energy Studies Water Management 4185 Unstarred 14.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. Prabha Thakur Potable water and Agriculture INC Rajasthan irrigation Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management *625 Starred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Husain Dalwai Water sharing treaty Water INC Maharashtra with China Management *638 Starred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. Kanwar Deep Singh Availability of water Freshwater AITC Jharkhand resources and Marine Conservation Water Management *639 Starred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Objection to sharing Water BJP Bihar of river water Management 4946 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Installation of gauge Agriculture INC Rajasthan recorder Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management

4947 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Piyush Goyal Management of Freshwater BJP Maharashtra ground water and Marine Conservation Water Management 4948 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Rabinarayan Artificial recharge Freshwater BJD Odisha Mohapatra project under CGWB and Marine Conservation Water Management 4949 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Vijay Jawaharlal Water Balance Agriculture INC Maharashtra Darda Assessment Climate Change and Meteorology Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4950 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Dr. T. Subbarami Reddy Irrigation projects Agriculture INC Andhra Pradesh Water Management 4951 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Dilipbhai Pandya Survival of Hirakud Agriculture BJP Gujarat dam Disaster Management Water Management 4952 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Parimal Nathwani Use of water Climate IND. Jharkhand Change and Meteorology Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4953 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Water supply to Freshwater INC Rajasthan

Rajasthan from Punjab and Marine and Haryana Conservation Water Management 4954 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Repair, Restoration Disaster INC Rajasthan and Renovation of Management water resources Freshwater and Marine Conservation 4955 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri K.N. Balagopal Availability of water Agriculture CPI(M) Kerala Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 4956 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Basawaraj Patil Improvement in water Agriculture BJP Karnataka level Freshwater and Marine Conservation 4957 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar Strengthening of Disaster INC Nominated Kollidam river Management embankment Water Management 4958 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Birendra Prasad Monitoring status of Disaster AGP Assam Baishya embankments in Management Assam Water Management 4959 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Sabir Ali Funds to Bihar Agriculture JD(U) Bihar Shri Mohammed Adeeb Freshwater IND. Uttar Pradesh and Marine Conservation Water Management 4960 Unstarred 21.05.2012 Water Resources Shri Husain Dalwai Irrigation potential Agriculture INC Maharashtra Water

Management *53 Starred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Birender Singh Flow of water in rivers Freshwater INC Haryana and Marine Conservation Water Management 452 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Narendra Kumar Revival of water Freshwater BSP Uttar Pradesh Kashyap resources and Marine Conservation Water Management 453 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Dr. Prabhakar Kore Storage capacity of Freshwater BJP Karnataka water bodies and Marine Conservation Water Management 454 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Upendra Kushwaha Irrigable land in Bihar Agriculture JD(U) Bihar Water Management 455 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Vijay Jawaharlal Irrigation potential Alternative INC Maharashtra Darda Technologies Agriculture Energy Studies Water Management 456 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Smt. Maya Singh Proposals of M.P. Agriculture BJP Madhya Pradesh Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 457 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Dr. Chandan Mitra Comprehensive policy Freshwater BJP Madhya for management of and Marine Pradesh ground water Conservation Water Management

458 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Smt. T. Ratna Bai New National Water Freshwater INC Andhra Policy and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 459 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Om Prakash Mathur Release of Yamuna Freshwater BJP Rajasthan water to Rajasthan and Marine Conservation Water Management 460 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Husain Dalwai Irrigation projects in Agriculture INC Maharashtra Maharashtra Environmental Education, NGOs and Media Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 461 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Vivek Gupta Inclusion of potable Water AITC West Bengal water in Concurrent Management List 462 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri T.M. Selvaganapathi Modification in Freshwater DMK Tamil Nadu National Water Policy and Marine Conservation Water Management 463 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri T.M. Selvaganapathi Water level in major Agriculture DMK Tamil Nadu reservoirs Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 464 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Rasheed Masood Drying up of rivers Freshwater INC Uttar Pradesh and Marine Conservation

Water Management 465 Unstarred 13.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajkumar Dhoot Major and medium Agriculture SS Maharashtra irrigation projects in Maharashtra Water Management *208 Starred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Devender Goud T. Declaration of Freshwater TDP Andhra pranahita-chevella and Marine Pradesh project as National Conservation project Water Management *219 Starred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Bhupender Yadav River Linking project Freshwater BJP Rajasthan and Marine Conservation Water Management 1691 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Shadi Lal Batra Capacity of water Freshwater INC Haryana bodies and Marine Conservation Water Management 1692 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Devender Goud T. Schemes under AIBP Freshwater TDP Andhra in Andhra Pradesh and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 1693 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Birendra Prasad Breaching of Disaster AGP Assam Baishya embankments in Management Assam Freshwater and Marine Conservation 1694 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Veer Singh Development of water Environmental BSP Uttar Pradesh bodies Education, NGOs and Media Freshwater

and Marine Conservation Water Management 1695 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Ishwar Singh Agency for Agriculture INC Haryana conservation of water by industries Energy Studies Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 1696 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Tarini Kanta Roy Tackling of flood in Disaster CPI(M) West Bengal North Bengal Management 1697 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Smt. Maya Singh Depletion of Freshwater BJP Madhya groundwater level and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 1698 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Thaawar Chand Approval of projects Freshwater BJP Madhya Gehlot submitted by M.P. and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 1699 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Bhagat Singh Farmer's Participatory Agriculture BJP Uttarakhand Koshyari Action Research Programme Environmental Education, NGOs and Media Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 1700 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Rama Chandra Ground water Freshwater INC Odisha

Khuntia acquifiers and Marine Conservation Water Management 1701 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Smt. Kanimozhi Interlinking of rivers Freshwater DMK Tamil Nadu and Marine Conservation Water Management 1702 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Dr. E.M. Sudarsana Interlinking of rivers Agriculture INC Tamil Nadu Natchiappan Environmental Conservation Forest Conservation Water Management 1703 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Prof. Saifud-Din Soz Rain water harvesting Freshwater INC Jammu & and Marine Kashmir Conservation Water Management 1704 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Shri Faggan Singh Changes in AIBP Agriculture BJP Madhya Kulaste Pradesh Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 1705 Unstarred 27.08.2012 Water Resources Smt. Kanimozhi Contamination of Freshwater DMK Tamil Nadu ground water in Tamil and Marine Nadu Conservation Health and Sanitation Pollution Water Management *305 Starred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri D.P. Tripathi Interlinking of rivers Freshwater NCP Maharashtra and Marine

Conservation Water Management *313 Starred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Thaawar Chand Funds for irrigation Agriculture BJP Madhya Gehlot facilities Pradesh Disaster Management Water Management 2462 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Bhagat Singh Database of traditional Freshwater BJP Uttarakhand Koshyari water resources and Marine Conservation Water Management 2463 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Dr. Gyan Prakash Pilania WUAs Agriculture BJP Rajasthan Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2464 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy Irrigation projects in Agriculture BJP Bihar Bihar Water Management 2465 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Water supply to Water INC Rajasthan Rajasthan from Management Bhakra Dam 2466 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Parshottam Water requirements Climate BJP Gujarat Khodabhai Rupala for increasing Change and population Meteorology Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2467 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Dr. Gyan Prakash Pilania Water security Disaster BJP Rajasthan Management Freshwater and Marine

Conservation Water Management 2468 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Dr. T. Subbarami Reddy Setting up of Water INC Andhra Integrated Water Management Pradesh Disputes Tribunal 2469 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Balwinder Singh Water level of Bhakra Freshwater SAD Punjab Bhunder reservoir and Marine Conservation Water Management 2470 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Devender Goud T. Problem of plunge Disaster TDP Andhra pool at Srisailam Dam Management Pradesh Water Management 2471 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Dr. Prabhakar Kore Use of ground water Freshwater BJP Karnataka and Marine Conservation Water Management 2472 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Kumar Deepak Das Repairing of breached Disaster AGP Assam embankments Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation 2473 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Ashk Ali Tak Water catchment areas Freshwater INC Rajasthan and Marine Conservation Water Management 2474 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Faggan Singh Declaration of Agriculture BJP Madhya Kulaste irrigation projects as Pradesh national projects Shri Thaawar Chand Water BJP Madhya Gehlot Management Pradesh 2475 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Faggan Singh Approval of Agriculture BJP Madhya Kulaste multipurpose projects Pradesh Shri Thaawar Chand Alternative BJP Madhya Gehlot Technologies Pradesh

Energy Studies Water Management 2476 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Mahendra Singh Restoration of ponds Agriculture INC Uttarakhand Mahra Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2477 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Veer Singh Irrigation of land in Agriculture BSP Uttar Pradesh UP Water Management 2478 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Objections on Agriculture BJP Bihar implementation of projects under AIBP Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 2479 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Parvez Hashmi Use of rain water Freshwater INC Delhi and Marine Conservation Water Management 2480 Unstarred 03.09.2012 Water Resources Shri Thaawar Chand Flow of rivers Agriculture BJP Madhya Gehlot Pradesh Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management 303 Unstarred 09.08.2012 Women and Child Shri P. Rajeeve Anganwadi Centres Health and CPI(M) Kerala Development without toilet and Sanitation drinking water Pollution

Water Management *50 Starred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajkumar Dhoot Irrigation projects in Agriculture SS Maharashtra Maharashtra Water Management *56 Starred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani Protection of old Disaster BJP Gujarat Dams Management Freshwater and Marine Conservation Water Management *60 Starred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri Rajeev Proposals for Agriculture IND. Karnataka Chandrasekhar inclusion in the scheme of national projects Water Management 454 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Dr. Janardhan Waghmare Depletion of ground Freshwater NCP Maharashtra water level and Marine Conservation Shri N.K. Singh Water JD(U) Bihar Management 455 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Dr. Najma A. Heptulla Accelerated Irrigation Agriculture BJP Madhya Benefit Programme Pradesh Water Management 456 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri N.K. Singh Prevention of wastage Agriculture JD(U) Bihar of water Dr. Janardhan Waghmare Freshwater NCP Maharashtra and Marine Conservation Water Management 457 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri C.M. Ramesh High power Freshwater TDP Andhra committee on inter- and Marine Pradesh linking of rivers Conservation Water

Management 458 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Dr. Prabha Thakur Supply of clean Freshwater INC Rajasthan drinking water and Marine Conservation Water Management 459 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri Piyush Goyal Stay order against the Disaster BJP Maharashtra construction of Management Kishanganga Dam EIA Water Management 460 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri M.P. Achuthan Implementation of Freshwater CPI Kerala judgement and and Marine direction in inter Conservation linking rivers Shri D. Raja CPI Tamil Nadu 461 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Smt. T. Ratna Bai Depletion in ground Freshwater INC Andhra water levels and Marine Pradesh Conservation Shri Mohd. Ali Khan Water INC Andhra Management Pradesh 462 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri Prabhat Jha Irrigation projects in Freshwater BJP Madhya Madhya Pradesh and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 463 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Shri Prabhat Jha Irrigation projects in Freshwater BJP Madhya Maharashtra and Marine Pradesh Conservation Water Management 464 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani New National Water Freshwater BJP Gujarat Policy and Marine Conservation Water Management 465 Unstarred 26.11.2012 Water Resources Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani Irrigation and drinking Agriculture BJP Gujarat water projects in

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RELEASE OF WATER TO RAJASTHAN 19th March, 2012

RSQ *65

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) whether, as per Government''s decision dated 15 January, 1982, 0.17 MAF water of Ravi and Beas was to be released for Nohar and Siddhamukh areas of Rajasthan, through Bhakra main canal; (b) if so, the reasons for non-release and the delay; (c) the reasons for the delay in finalizing the allocation of Yamuna river water from Tajewala Head Works to that State and since when this issue is pending; and (d) the likely time-frame for finally resolving above two issues which are vital for the water- thirsty State?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*65 REGARDING RELEASE OF WATER TO RAJASTHAN BY DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.3.2012.

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The delay in the non-release of 0.17 Million Acre Feet (MAF) of water of Ravi and Beas for Nohar and Sidhmukh areas of Rajasthan through the Bhakra Main Line (BML) is due to disagreement among Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab on the restoration of the capacity of BML to its original designed capacity.

(c) The Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) allocated Yamuna river water to Rajasthan at Tajewala Head Works (now Hathnikund barrage) in its 22nd meeting held on 21.12.2001. However, Haryana has not agreed to the utilization of water by Rajasthan from Tajewala.

(d) On the issue of non-release of 0.17 MAF of water of Ravi and Beas for Nohar and Sidhmukh areas of Rajasthan through the BML, the State of Rajasthan has filed a Suit before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. On the issue of allocation of Yamuna river water from Tajewala Head Works to Rajasthan, both Haryana and Rajasthan have agreed in the fourth meeting of the Upper Yamuna Review Committee held on 19.07.2011, to suggestions that they discuss and settle the issues bilaterally at the earliest and if needed, the help of Central Water Commission might be taken to find out most appropriate option for the conveyance of Rajasthan’s share upto Rajasthan border.

RIVER INTERLINKING PROJECT 19th March, 2012

RSQ *69

SMT SMIRTI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) the details of the judgment of the Supreme Court pronounced recently with reference to the River Interlinking Project; (b) whether Government has examined the judgment; (c) if so, whether Government is considering to implement the River Interlinking Project; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken by Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. +* 69 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER INTERLINKING PROJECT

(a) & (b) The certified copy of the recent judgement of the Supreme Court pronounced recently in Writ Petition (Civil) 512 of 2002 ‘Networking of Rivers’ has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources.

(c) & (d) “Inter-linking of river has been an important component of the activities of the Ministry of Water Resouces”. The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) had formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development as early as 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the Ministry of Irrigation in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component. Out of these Feasibility Reports of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links under Himalayan Component (Indian Portion) have been completed. The present status of links identified for preparation of Feasibility Report is given at Annexure-I.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects.

NWDA has received 36 proposals of intra-state links from 7 States viz. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Out of above, Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFRs) of 20 intra-state links have been completed by NWDA. The details of intra-state link proposals received from the State Governments along with their status and target for completion of their PFRs is given at Annexure-II. NWDA has taken up works for preparation of DPR of 2 intra state links namely Kosi-Mechi Link and Burhi-Gandak -None-Baya- Ganga link of Bihar. (e) At present, inter linking of rivers programme is being pursued in a consultative manner with the consensus and cooperation of concerned states. The Government has constituted a Consensus Group headed by Chairman, Central Water Commission (CWC) consisting of Secretaries of Irrigation/Water Resources Departments of the concerned States for arriving at consensus regarding sharing of surplus waters and to discuss issues of preparation of Detailed Project Reports by NWDA. So far ten meetings of the consensus group have been held. The consensus building for eight more links under Mahanadi-Godavari-Krishna-Pennar-Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar linkage system for taking up their DPRs with concerned states has been initiated.

The issues related with the inter-basin water transfer proposals under NPP are regularly discussed with the officials of State Governments at the meeting of the Governing Body (GB) and Society of NWDA. So far 57 meetings of GB and 26 meetings of Society have been held.

ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c)to(d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO +*69 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER INTERLINKING PROJECT STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * -FR completed (Taken up by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 12. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 13. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

ANNEXURE-II REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c)&(d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. +*69 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING REVERS INTERLINKING PROJECTS STATUS OF INTRA-STATE LINK PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT

S. Name of intra-state link Present status / Target of No. Completion of PFR Maharashtra 1. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Nalganga (Purna Tapi) Completed

[Wainganga – Western Vidarbha & Pranhita – Wardha links merged and extended through Kanhan – Wardha link]

2. Wainganga – Manjra Valley Completed (Not found feasible) 3. Upper Krishna – Bhima (system of Six links) Completed

4. Upper Ghat – Godavari Valley Completed 5. Upper Vaitarna – Godavari Valley Completed 6. North Konkan – Godavari Valley Completed 7. Koyna – Mumbai city 2012 – 13@ 8. Sriram Sagar Project (Godavari) – Purna – Manjira * 9. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Godavari (SRSP) Withdrawn by Govt. of Maharashtra 10. Middle Konkan – Bhima Valley * 11. Koyna – Nira 2012-13 12. Mulsi – Bhima Completed 13. Savithri – Bhima * 14. Kolhapur – Sangli – Sangola 2012 – 13@ 15. Riverlinking projects of Tapi basin and Jalgaon * District 16. Nar – Par - Girna valley Completed 17. Narmada – Tapi * 18. Khariagutta – Navatha Satpura foot hills * 19. Kharia Ghuti Ghat – Tapi * 20. Jigaon – Tapi – Godavari Valley * Gujarat 21. Damanganga – Sabarmati – Chorwad 2012 – 13 Orissa 22. Mahanadi – Brahmani Completed 23. Mahanadi – Rushikulya (Barmul Project) 2012 – 13 24. Vamsadhara – Rushikulya (Nandini Nalla project) 2012 – 13 S. Name of intra-state link Present status / No. Target of Completion of PFR Jharkhand 25. South Koel – Subernarekha Completed 26. Sankh – South Koel Completed 27. Barkar – Damodar – Subernarekha Completed Bihar 28. Kosi – Mechi [entirely lie in India] Completed 29. Barh – Nawada Completed 30. Kohra – Chandravat (now Kohra-Lalbegi) Completed 31. Burhi Gandak – None – Baya - Ganga Completed 32. Burhi Gandak – Bagmati [Belwadhar] Completed 33. Kosi – Ganga Completed Rajasthan 34. Mahi – Luni link 2012-13 35. Wakal – Sabarmati – Sei – West Banas – Kameri link Completed Tamil Nadu 36. Pennaiyar – Palar link Completed

* Targets being fixed in consultations with concerned states. @ PFR prepared and sent to the State governments for comments

INTERLONKING OF RIVERS 19th March, 2012

RSQ *73

SHRI TARUN VIJAY

(a) the per capita availability of utilisable water in the river basins and the national average thereof; (b) whether Government has taken any steps to interlink rivers during the last five years and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) the total project cost, according to the Task Force on interlinking of rivers headed by Shri Suresh Prabhu, and what would be the total project cost as of now?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *73 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS.

(a) After accounting for evaporation and evapotranspiration, the average annual water availability in the country is assessed as 1869 Billion Cubic Metre (BCM). It is estimated that owing to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water is 1123 BCM which comprises of 690 BCM of surface water and 433 BCM of replenishable ground water resources. The utilizable surface water resources in the country river basin wise is given at Annexure. The information on river basin wise per capita availability of utilizable water is not maintained. However, the average annual per capita availability of utilizable water in the country taking into consideration the population of the country as per the 2011 census work out to approximately 928/ m3 year.

(b) Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects.

NWDA has received 36 proposals of intra-state links from 7 States viz. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Out of above, Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFRs) 20 intra-state links have been completed by NWDA. NWDA has taken up works for preparation of DPR of 2 intra state links namely Kosi-Mechi Link and Burhi-Gandak -None-Baya- Ganga link of Bihar.

(c) The initial cost of the Inter Linking projects assessed at prefeasibility stage was 5.60 Lakh crore at 2002 Price Level. Cost of individual project have not yet been finalized.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF STARRED QUESTION NO *73 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING RIVER

UTILISABLE WATER RESOURCES OF RIVER BASINS OF INDIA

S. River Basin Utilisable surface water No. resources (BCM)** 1 Indus 46 2 Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (a) Ganga 250 (b) Brahmaputra 24 (c) Barak & others 3 Godavari 76.3 4 Krishna 58 5 Cauvery 19 6 Subernarekha 6.8

7 Brahmani-Baitarni 18.3 8 Mahanadi 50 9 Pennar 6.9 10 Mahi 3.1 11 Sabarmati 1.9 12 Narmada 34.5 13 Tapi 14.5 14 West Flowing Rivers from Tapi to Tadri 11.9 15 West Flowing Rivers from Tadri to Kanyakumari 24.3 16 East Flowing Rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar 13.1 17 East Flowing Rivers between Pennar & 16.5 Kanyakumari 18 West Flowing Rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra 15 including Luni 19 Area of Inland Drainage in Rajasthan -- 20 Minor Rivers draining into Myanmar (Burma) and -- Bangladesh Total 690

** CWC Publication “Water Resources of India, 1988”

WATER LEVEL OF SIANG RIVER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 593

SHRI E.M. SUDARSANA NATCHIAPPAN

(a) whether the fall in Siang river upto abnormal level is due to diversion of the river in upper reaches in China and the Central Water Commission (CWC) has visited the area and exchanged the data with the Chinese authorities; and (b) if so, what are the steps taken to maintain the normal river flow in Brahmaputra and whether any written agreement between India and China is enunciated?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No Sir, Central Water Commission maintains river water level and discharge data at Tuting in Upper Siang District near to border to Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Based on the available river data, it is stated that there is no fall in Siang River flows near the point of entry of river Siang in India. The analysis of Siang River flows at Tuting for January and February months of preceding five years (2007-2011) shows that the average monthly flows in January/ February, 2012 are atleast 50 to 150 % higher than the corresponding average monthly flows during the previous years.

(b) Government of India keeps a constant watch on all developments in China having bearing on India’s interest and takes necessary measures to protect them. In this regard, in October, 2011, Vice Minister of Chinese Ministry of Water Resources also stated that the Chinese Government has no plan to conduct any diversification project on Yarlung Zangbo River. Government has ascertained that construction activity on Brahmaputra river at Zangmu on the Chinese side is a Run of the River hydro electric project, which does not store water and will not adversely impact the downstream areas in India.

REQUIREMENT OF WATER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 594

SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

(a) whether Government has assessed the amount of utilizable water in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and whether any estimates has been made to assess the requisite water level in the future; (c) whether Government is taking steps to ensure better water retention and collection; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the expenditure incurred on such measures, State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The average annual water availability for the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1123 BCM comprising 690 BCM of surface water and 433 BCM of replenishable ground water. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development in its report in 1999 has assessed that the annual water requirement by the year 2025 and 2050 will be about 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively.

(c) & (d) With a view to meet the growing demand for water, several measures for development and management of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments, which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better management practices etc. Government of India provides Central Assistance to the State Governments through various schemes / programmes, such as Accelerated Irrigation benefits Programmes (AIBP); Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD & WM); Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies, etc. State wise Central assistance released under the above mentioned schemes / programmes during the past few years is given in Annexure I to III respectively.

Annexure ‐ I

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 594 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Requirement of Water)

STATEWISE DETAILS OF CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER AIBP

(Rs in crores) Sl. No. State / UT 2008‐09 2009‐10 2010‐11 1 Andhra Pradesh 855.18 1300.728 22.792 2 Arunachal Pradesh 33.96 30.780 48.635 3 Assam 405.95 589.973 406.403 4 Bihar 109.70 77.913 55.754 5 Chhattisgarh 193.04 60.885 174.811 6 Goa 39.23 20.250 20.000 7 Gujarat 258.61 6.080 361.420 8 Haryana 0.00 0.00 0.0 9 Himachal Pradesh 119.32 90.680 43.521 10 Jammu and Kashmir 393.07 171.728 156.034 11 Jharkhand 3.72 0.00 242.887 12 Karnataka 442.42 823.828 567.759 13 Kerala 0.90 3.812 10.017 14 Madhya Pradesh 473.78 758.746 658.692

15 Maharashtra 2257.83 1395.395 2069.056 16 Manipur 221.67 42.540 249.997 17 Meghalaya 24.80 22.502 110.195 18 Mizoram 50.72 36.450 51.092 19 Nagaland 48.60 57.286 70.000 20 Orissa 724.44 871.572 591.681 21 Punjab 9.54 22.050 140.476 22 Rajasthan 178.62 157.577 41.920 23 Sikkim 0.00 2.605 14.364 24 Tripura 43.18 36.209 48.000 25 Tamil Nadu 0.00 0.00 0.0 26 Uttar Pradesh 315.47 238.082 432.538 27 Uttarakhand 371.66 127.006 160.060 28 West Bengal 22.81 0.914 89.100

Annexure – II

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 594 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Requirement of Water)

STATEWISE CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER THE COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Sl No. Name of the State Central assistance released (Rs. Lakh) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 1 2 7 8 9 1 Andhra Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Arunachal Pradesh 250.00 0.00 40.98 3 Assam 594.61 0.00 226.00 4 Bihar 0.00 6095.19 2669.09 5 Chattisgarh 0.00 0.00 8285.09 6 G o a 0.00 0.00 80.56 7 Gujarat 0.00 0.00 893.86 8 Haryana 4411.19 5451.28 4767.24 9 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.0 10 Jammu & Kashmir 1292.83 1432.35 2250.19 11 Jharkhand 0.00 0.00 0.0 12 Karnataka 1500.00 3170.04 5341.51 13 Kerala 0.00 0.00 106.25 14 Madhya Pradesh 0.00 589.67 1000.00 15 Maharashtra 2623.63 3404.79 0.0 16 Manipur 554.47 938.77 1200.00 17 Meghalaya 0.00 3.56 25.52 18 Mizoram 0.00 0.00 0.0 19 Nagaland 0.00 0.00 0.0 20 Orissa 2976.25 1577.80 3563.07 21 Punjab 6091.13 0.00 6000.00 22 Rajasthan 4630.31 2980.85 0.0 23 Sikkim 0.00 0.00 0.0 24 Tamil Nadu 0.00 4650.00 1500.00 25 Tripura 0.00 0.00 0.0

26 Uttar Pradesh 7094.76 9475.99 7000.00 27 Uttarakhand 409.92 0.00 0.0 28 West Bengal 0.00 1600.00 690.95

Annexure - III

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 594 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Requirement of Water)

Fund released to States under Repair, Renovation and Restoration of

Water Bodies (RRR) Schemes

(Rupees in crores) Name of State Fund released during Fund released during 2009-10 2010-11

Orissa 72.12 75.00 Karnataka 74.04 47.47 Andhra Pradesh 189

Bihar 25.00 U.P.(Budelkhand) 29.08 M.P.(Bundelkhand) 7.33 Meghalaya Unimam Lake 1.78 Total 146.16 374.66 Note: funding started under this scheme w.e.f. 2009‐10

INTERLINKING OF RIVER PROJECTS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 595

SHRI K.N. BALAGOPAL

(a) whether any scientific study has been conducted to confirm the feasibility of river linking projects of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) Government''s stand on the criticisms raised from some quarters that an inadequate analysis of India''s water futures is the basis of NRLP and the economic, social and environmental costs outweigh the project benefits?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the Ministry of Irrigation in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of National Perspective Plan (NPP) and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component. Out of these, Feasibility Reports(FRs) of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links under Himalayan Component (Indian portion) has been prepared.

The feasibility of link proposals under NPP is assessed at every stage of their formulation as is done for any other water resources project. While preparing Pre-Feasibility Report (PFRs), their techno-economic viability is established at the preliminary stage. The FRs of such link proposals which are found techno-economically viable at PFR stage are taken up. While preparing FRs various studies such as Survey and Investigation, hydrological, analysis, rapid socio-economic and environment impact assessment studies, etc. are carried out. Thereafter, Details Project Reports (DPRs) of such link proposals which are found viable at FR stage are taken up with the concurrence of concerned states. At DPR stage the detailed studies regarding all the aspects of the link proposal are carried out. NWDA is carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study and Socio-Economic studies for individual Project at DPR Stage as per Term of reference duly approved by Expert Appraisal Committee of Ministry of Environmental & Forest duly considering economic, Social and Environmental costs and projected benefits including Rehabilitation & Resettlement plan.

NATIONAL DAM SAFETY AUTHORITY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 596

DR. T.N. SEEMA

(a) whether Government intends to form a National Dam Safety Authority to oversee the safety of dams in the country; and (b) whether Government would take urgent steps to get the Dam Safety Bill, 2010 passed in both the Houses of Parliament?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, there is no proposal for forming a National Dam Safety Authority before Government. However, in The Dam Safety Bill, 2010 the Central Government proposed to establish a separate organization to be known as the “Central Dam Safety Organisation.”

(b) Yes, Sir.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 597

DR. T.N. SEEMA

(a) whether the Supreme Court has passed a judgment on interlinking of rivers across the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether Government has studied the environmental impact, enormous cost involved and possible disputes between riparian and non-riparian States of such a project; (c) whether the States would have the freedom of choice not to join the project; and (d) whether Government would seek the review of the Supreme Court judgment?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (d) The Hon’ble supreme Court has disposed of Writ Petition (Civil) 512 of 2002 Networking of rivers, on 27.2.2012. However, certified copy of the Judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources.

(b) The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of river linking projects are prepared after the concurrence of the concerned States. The environmental and cost related aspects are examined while appraising the detailed report of the project for Technoeconomic approval.

(c) At present, the inter linking of rivers programme is being pursued in a consultative manner with the consensus and cooperation of the concerned states.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 598

SMT SMIRTI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) whether Government would comply with the directions issued by the Supreme Court with regard to interlinking of rivers in a time bound manner; (b) if so, by when the project would be commenced and by when it is likely to be completed along with the amount of money likely to be spent on this project; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the initial cost of the project and the reasons for delay in its implementation?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a),(b)&(d) The certified copy of the recent direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources. The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) had formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development as early as 1980 envisaging inter- basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the Ministry of Irrigation in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component. Out of these, Feasibility Reports of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links under Himalayan Component (Indian portion) has been prepared. The present status of links identified for preparation of Feasibility Report is given at Annexure.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects.

The completion of river linking project depends on the consensus and cooperation of the concerned States and agreement with the neighbouring countries ( in case of link proposals under the Himalayan Component).

The initial cost of the Inter Linking projects as per pre-feasibility/feasibility studies was Rs. 5.60 Lakh crore at 2002 Price Level.

(c) Do not arise in view of (b) above.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a),(b)&(d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO +598 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * -FR completed (Taken by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 14. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 15. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

RAIN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM 19th March, 2012

RSQ 599

SHRI AVINASH RAI KHANNA

(a) whether it is a fact that the ground water level is decreasing day by day; (b) the details of steps taken to save the drinking water;

(c) whether Government is planning to start an institute of excellence in rain harvesting system and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether Government would plan a programme for capacity building and training at grass root level for water management; (e) whether Government would plan to impose rain water harvesting cess or water cess on the industries which are utilizing maximum water including the industries producing mineral water or other water purifying systems; and (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Analysis of long term water level data collected by Central Ground Water Board for the period May 2001 – May, 2011 has indicated that 43 % of the observation wells monitored throughout the country have registered decline in ground water levels and the remaining 57 % of the wells have registered rise.

(b) Central Ground Water Authority has notified 82 areas in the country for regulation of ground water development and management. In these notified areas, installation of new ground water abstraction structures is not permitted without prior specific approval of the Authority/ Authorized officer. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in the notified areas. Permission, if any, is granted only for drinking water supply purpose.

(c) There is no such plan to start an institute for excellence in rain water harvesting system separately.

(d) Central Ground Water Board conducts mass awareness and training programmes on water management at grass root level. Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute has organized training programmes for capacity building at grass root level during XII Plan.

(e) & (f) No Sir.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTING WATER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 600

SMT VASANTHI STANLEY

(a) what are the stringent measures taken by Government to restrict illegal extraction of water like illegal bore wells and tube wells; and (b) whether the Ministry has taken any action to increase water supply to curb the occurrence of illegal activities related to extracting water?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Central Ground Water Authority, in exercise of powers under Section 5 of Environment Protection Act, 1986, has notified 82 Blocks/ Mandals/ Talukas, etc., in the country for regulation of ground water development in the states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, NCT Delhi, and Union Territory of Diu (Annexure-I). Further, CGWA, in exercise of the powers under Section 4, of Environment Protection Act, 1986 has appointed district level Authorised Officers for the purpose of regulation and control of ground water development and management in areas where regulatory directions are in force. Withdrawal of ground water for commercial purposes is not permitted in such areas as per the guidelines formulated for the purpose.

(b) The provision of drinking water supply is the responsibility of the State Governments. Government of India supplements the efforts of the state Governments and provide financial assistance under the Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) and Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY).

Annexure I

List of areas Notified for Regulation of GW Development

Sr Place District State/ U.T. Date of No Notification 1 Tirupathi (Rural) Mandal of Chittor Andhra Pradesh 5.12.2005 Chittor District 2 VempalliMandal of Cuddapah Cuddapah Andhra Pradesh 5.12.2005 District 3 MidjilMandal of Mahabubnagar Mahabubnagar Andhra Pradesh 5.12.2005 District 4 Union Territory of Diu Diu UT of Daman 17.10.1998 & Diu 5 Gandhinagartaluka (aquifer below Gandhinagar Gujarat 2.09.2000 200 mbgl declared as notified for meeting drinking and domestic requirements) 6 Badra block of Bhiwani District Bhiwani Haryana 13.08.2011 7 Municipal Corporation of Faridabad Haryana 14.10.1998 Faridabad &Ballabgarh 8 Tohana block of Fatehabad Fatehabad Haryana 13.08.2011 District 9 Entire Gurgaon District Gurgaon Haryana 13.08.2011 10 Gulha block of Kaithal District Kaithal Haryana 13.08.2011 11 Karnal Block of Karnal District Karnal Haryana 2.12.2006 12 Shahbad Block of Kurkshetra Kurkshetra Haryana 2.12.2006 District 13 Ladwa block of Kurukshetra Kurukshetra Haryana 13.08.2011 District 14 Pehowa block of Kurukshetra Kurukshetra Haryana 13.08.2011 District 15 NangalChowdhary Block of Mahendragarh Haryana 2.12.2006 Mahendragarh District 16 Narnaul Block of Mahendragarh Mahendragarh Haryana 2.12.2006 District 17 Samalkha Block of Panipat Panipat Haryana 2.12.2006 District 18 Bapoli block of Panipath District Panipath Haryana 13.08.2011 19 Khol Block of Rewari District Rewari Haryana 2.12.2006 20 Rania block of Sirsa District Sirsa Haryana 13.08.2011 21 Dhar Block of Dhar District Dhar Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 22 Manawar Block of Dhar District Dhar Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 23 Indore Municipal Corporation Indore Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 24 Mandsaur Block of Mandsaur Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 District 25 Sitamau Block of Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006

MandsaurDistrict 26 Neemuch Block of Neemuch Neemuch Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 District 27 Jaora Block of Ratlam District Ratlam Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 28 Yamuna Flood Plain Area Dehli NCT, Delhi 2.09.2000 29 South District South NCT, Delhi 15.08.2000 30 South West District South West NCT, Delhi 15.08.2000 31 Nakodar block of Jalandhar Jalandhar Punjab 13.08.2011 District 32 Shahkot block of Jalandhar Jalandhar Punjab 13.08.2011 District 33 Lohian block of Jalandhar District Jalandhar Punjab 13.08.2011 34 Phagwara block of Kapurthala Kapurthala Punjab 13.08.2011 District 35 Khanna block of Ludhiana Ludhiana Punjab 13.08.2011 District 36 Ludhiana City Ludhiana Punjab 11.12.1998 37 Nihalsinghwala block of Moga Moga Punjab 13.08.2011 District 38 Moga-I Block of Moga District Moga Punjab 2.12.2006 39 Moga-II Block of Moga District Moga Punjab 2.12.2006 40 Pattran block of Patiala District Patiala Punjab 13.08.2011 41 Dhuri block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 42 Sunam block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 43 Barnala block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 44 Sherpur block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 45 Malerkotla block of Sangrur Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 District 46 Sangrur Block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 2.12.2006 47 MahalKalan Block of Sangrur Sangrur Punjab 2.12.2006 District 48 Ahmedgarh Block of Sangrur Sangrur Punjab 2.12.2006 District 49 Pushkar Valley Ajmer Rajasthan 5.12.2005 50 Pisangan block of Ajmer District Ajmer Rajasthan 13.08.2011 51 Behror Block Alwar Rajasthan 2.12.2006 52 Baetu block of Barmer District Barmer Rajasthan 13.08.2011 53 Rajgarh block of Churu District Churu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 54 Jhotwara Block Jaipur Rajasthan 12.12.1999 55 Sambher block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 56 Govindgarh block of Jaipur Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 57 Sanganer block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 58 Bassi block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 59 Amer block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 60 Shahpura block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 61 Jalore block Jalore Rajasthan 5.12.2005

62 Raniwara block Jalore Rajasthan 5.12.2005 63 Bhinmal Block Jalore Rajasthan 2.12.2006 64 Sayala block of Jalore District Jalore Rajasthan 13.08.2011 65 Sanchore block of Jalore District Jalore Rajasthan 13.08.2011 66 Budhana block Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 5.12.2005 67 Chirawa block Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 5.12.2005 68 Surajgarh Block Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 2.12.2006 69 Nawalgarh block of Jhunjhunu Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 70 Udaipurwati block of Jhunjhunu Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 71 Jhunjhunu block of Jhunjhunu Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 72 Osian block of Jodhpur District Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 73 Bhopalgarh block of Jodhpur Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 74 Bilara block of Jodhpur District Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 75 Mandore block of Jodhpur District Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 76 Todabhim block of Karauli Karauli Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 77 Merta block of Nagaur District Nagaur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 78 Mundwa block Nagaur Rajasthan 5.12.2005 79 Dhod Block Sikar Rajasthan 2.12.2006 80 ShriMadhopur Block Sikar Rajasthan 2.12.2006 81 Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh 04.04.1998 Ghaziabad 82 Haldia Industrial complex (aquifer East Medinipur West Bengal 15.08.2000 below 120 mbgl)

DEPLETION OF GROUND WATER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 601

SHRI VASANTHI STANLEY

(a) whether the Ministry has conducted any study on the depleting level of ground water in the country recently; (b) what are the steps the Ministry is taking to increase the ground water level; and (c) whether Government has been successful in achieving 100 per cent rain water harvesting in Government buildings?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Central Ground Water Board under Ministry of Water Resources regularly monitors ground water levels on regional scale through a network of 14966 observation wells located all over the country four times a year during the months of January, April/ May, August and November. Analysis of long term water level data collected by Central Ground Water Board for the period May 2001 – May, 2011 has indicated that 43 % of the observation wells

monitored throughout the country have registered decline in ground water levels and the remaining 57 % of the wells have registered rise.

(b) Various steps taken by Government to promote rain water harvesting and artificial recharge are as under:

• Ministry of Water Resources has circulated ''Model Bill'' to enable States/Union Territories to enact suitable legislation for regulation and control of ground water development, which provides for making roof top rain water harvesting mandatory. So far as 11 States/Union Territories namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation.

• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has been implementing pilot/ demonstrative projects for Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in various states in the country for replication by the State Governments under similar hydrogeological environments.

• A concept report titled ‘Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water’ has been prepared, which has identified a total of 4.5 lakh sq.km. area in the country needing artificial recharge of ground water. It has been estimated that annually about 36 bcm of surplus monsoon runoff can be recharged to augment ground water. The document has been circulated to all the States/ UTs.

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing the concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

(c) State wise details are given in Annexure I.

Annexure I

Various steps taken by State Governments for installation of rain water harvesting structures in Government buildings.

S.No. States Steps taken by State Governments 1 Bihar PHED installed rain water harvesting on 979 Government buildings. 2 Chhattisgarh PHED has installed rain water harvesting structures in 36 buildings. PWD has installed rain water harvesting in 352 buildings. 3 Daman & Diu PWD has installed rain water harvesting structures in 39 Government buildings 4 Delhi  All Govt. departments advised to adopt rain water harvesting

and waste water recycling system.  Education Department is implementing rain water harvesting in all schools under their control.  NDMC, MCD, DDA, PWD sanctioning plan by including rain water harvesting and also implementing rain water harvesting in their buildings. 5 Gujarat R& B Department, Govt. of Gujarat has made rain water harvesting mandatory for new Govt. building projects since July, 2003. About 8700 Govt. buildings including existing as well as new, are covered with rain water harvesting facility. 6 Haryana HUDA has installed roof top rain water harvesting on 50 Government buildings. PHED installed rain water harvesting in 12 Government buildings. Under Accelerated Recharge of Groundwater scheme implemented scheme of Govt. of Haryana, Agriculture Department has installed 404 rain water harvesting structures on Government buildings.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 602

SMT KUSUM RAI

(a) whether Government has decided to interlink major rivers in the country, in view of the recent judgment of Supreme Court; (b) if so, the details thereof including the number of such rivers proposed to be connected, so far; (c) the details of the budgeted expenditure on linking of rivers; and (d) by when all the rivers would be linked?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The certified copy of the recent Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in this regard has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources. The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) had formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development as early as 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the Ministry of Irrigation in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component . Feasibility Report of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links (Indian portion) under Himalayan Component have been completed. The present status of links identified for preparation of Feasibility Reports is given at Annexure.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects.

(c) The expenditure incurred by NWDA till February, 2012 is Rs. 350.5 crore.

(d) The completion of the Inter-linking of Rivers proposals depends upon the consensus and cooperation of the concerned States and agreements with neighbouring countries in case of link proposals under Himalayan Component.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a)&(b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 602 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * -FR completed (Taken by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 16. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 17. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 19th March, 2012

RSQ 603

SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY

(a) whether Government has any scheme/programme for Research and Development for Water Resources Management across the country; (b) if so, the details of funds allocated and spent; and (c) the target fixed and achieved during the last three years, State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes Sir, Government of India operates a Plan Scheme namely ‘Research and Development Programme in water Sector’ under Ministry of Water Resources with objective to find solutions to the country’s water resources related problems; to improve available technology and engineering methods and procedures, to maintain a lead in the latest technology etc.

(b) During XI Five Year Plan, an outlay of Rs. 242.19 Crore was made against which expenditure Rs. 170.43 Crore has been incurred upto December 2011.

(c) Under this Scheme, target is fixed activity-wise instead of State-wise. During last three years, activity-wise break-up of physical targets and achievements are enclosed as ANNEX-I

ANNEX-I

Activities 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12* (Target/Achievement in numbers)

1. Completion of physical/ mathematical 185/212 195/266 215/189 model/ desk studies 2. Preparation of technical reports/ 560/533 510/513 582/421 research papers 3. Organisation of workshops/ seminars 26/44 30/40 30/31 4. Training of personnel 155/314 265/264 275/247

* Achievements are upto December 2011

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER RESOURCES 19th March, 2012

RSQ 604

SMT VIPLOVE THAKUR

(a) whether Government has received the findings of the Standing Committee for Assessment of Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources constituted recently; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the follow-up action taken/proposed to be taken by Government in this regard, State- wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, Sir. (b) & (c) Do not arise.

WATER SECURITY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 605

SHRI VIJAY JAWAHARLAL DARDA

(a) whether Government is aware of a study which revealed in the Strategic Foresight Group''s publication-The Himalayan Challenge, portraying a frightening profile in the Himalayan Region which will face depletion of almost 275 billion cubic meters of annual renewable water; (b) whether our most populous rivers like Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, etc. would have huge deficits; and (c) the details of comprehensive measures adopted or proposed to be adopted so that we could adequately safeguard the interests of small and marginal farmers involved mostly in rain-fed cultivation and also ensuring clean drinking water supply for our teeming millions?

(a) Strategic Foresight Group has brought out a publication titled “The Himalayan Challenge : Water Security in Emerging Asia, 2010”. As per the Executive Summary of the publication, in the next 20 years, the four countries in the Himalayan sub-region, namely India, Nepal, China and Bangladesh, will face depletion of almost 275 billion cubic meters (BCM) of annual renewable water.

(b) The flows in rivers are primarily dependent on the rainfall in the catchment area. Studies, conducted so far, do not indicate trend of huge deficit in the rainfall in the basins viz. Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra. Accordingly, the flows in these rivers also do not show any significant trend of huge deficit.

(c) With a view to meeting the growing demand for water, several measures for development and management of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments, which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better management practices, provision of clean drinking water etc. Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to the States through various schemes and programmes.

IRRIGATION POTENTIAL 19th March, 2012

RSQ 606

PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ

(a) whether there is an urgent need of enhancing the irrigation potential in the country; (b) whether the enhanced potential would need substantial increase in the allocations; and (c) if the answer to parts (a) and (b) above be in the affirmative, what are the projections in respect of allocations for the Twelfth Five Year Plan?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. There is need for enhancing and stabilizing irrigation potential in the country for which allocations are needed.

(c) The Working Group for Major & Medium Irrigation (MMI) and Command Area Development for the XII Five Year Plan has recommended that, (i) full utilization of created facilities and improving water use efficiency, (ii) completion of ongoing projects and (iii) taking up of new projects.

With a view, to achieve the objective of full utilization of created facilities and improving water use efficiency, the works relating to (i) Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM),(ii) Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) of Major and Medium irrigation projects should be given top priority and has recommended allocation of Rs.30,000 crores and Rs.17,000 crores respectively.

In order to complete the ongoing projects and to take up new projects, the Working Group has projected requirement of Rs.217,500 crores and Rs.42,200 crores respectively.

REVAMPING BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD 19th March, 2012

RSQ 607

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) whether Government has any proposal for revamping of ailing Brahmaputra Board; (b) whether Government would take initiative to make necessary amendment to include the Minister as the Chairman of the Board and make the Brahmaputra Board self sustainable; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. Revamping of Brahmaputra Board is dependent on amendment of Brahmaputra Board Act 1980 which is under active consideration in this ministry.

(b) & (c) At present there is no such proposal to include the Minister as the Chairman of the Brahmaputra Board and make the Brahmaputra Boards self sustainable by making amendment in the Act. As there is already a High Power Review Board under the Chairmanship of Minister of Water Resources, Govt. of India with the Chief Ministers or nominee of the Chief Ministers of the rank of Cabinet Minister of North Eastern States as members to review the status of works of the Brahmaputra Board.

WATER SCARCITY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 608

SHRI BAISHNAB PARIDA

(a) whether it is a fact that a survey carried out by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry under the title "Water use in Indian industry" revealed that water shortage would be the next challenge for the country after power; (b) whether it is also a fact that in the coming years it would hamper the growth of industries like power, chemicals, textiles, pharma and cement plants; and (c) if so, what steps the Ministry is taking to redress the water scarcity issue?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) conducted a survey on “Water use in Indian industry” The findings of the survey (September, 2011) have brought out that availability of water is becoming an area of concern for the industries, over the past few years access to water has become difficult for industries and the problem is likely to increase in the coming years and that this is a major worry for industries belonging to the sectors like thermal power plants, chemicals, textiles, cement and manufacturing.

(c) Government of India is aware of the increasing water stress in the industrial sector. Specific issues regarding water supplies to industries are dealt with by the respective State Governments. Government of India has launched National Water Mission as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change which inter-alia envisages providing incentives for water neutral and water positive technologies in industry, recycling of water including waste water and promoting water efficient technologies and water auditing in industries.

MONITORING MECHANISM FOR INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 609

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI

(a) whether it is a fact that the Supreme Court has urged Government to take up a project related to national interlinking of rivers; (b) if so, whether it is also a fact that under this decision the need of monitoring mechanism for this project has also been cited; and (c) if so, the facts thereof and reasons cited for setting up of monitoring mechanism under this decision?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) The Hon’ble supreme Court has disposed of Writ Petition (Civil) 512 of 2002 ‘Networking of rivers’ on 27.2.2012. However, certified copy of the recent direction of Hon’ble Supreme Court has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources

RIVERS INTERLINKING PROJECT 19th March, 2012

RSQ 610

SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN SHRI PRABHAT JHA

(a) whether it is a fact that the then Central Government in 2002 had started the work on river interlinking projects in order to make the country free from the problem of drought; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that the new ruling Government in the Centre in 2004 had disapproved to move ahead the work of this project; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Supreme Court in its Judgement recently has ordered Government to move ahead this project; and (f) if so, the planning of Government to implement this project?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) had formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development as early as 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the Ministry of Irrigation in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component. Out of these, Feasibility Reports of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links under Himalayan Component (Indian portion) has been prepared. The present status of links identified for preparation of Feasibility Reports is given at Annexure-I.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects. The NWDA has received 36 proposals of intra-state links from 7 States viz. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Out of these, Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFRs) of 20 intra-state links have been completed by NWDA. The details of intra-state link proposals received from the State Governments along with their status and target for completion of their PFRs is given at Annexure-II. (c) & (d) No Sir.

(e) & (f) The certified copy of the recent direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources.

ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a)&(b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 610 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING REVERS INTERLINKING PROJECTS STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * -FR completed (Taken by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for

Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 18. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 19. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

ANNEXURE-II REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a)&(b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 610 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING REVERS INTERLINKING PROJECTS STATUS OF INTRA-STATE LINK PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT

S. Name of intra-state link Present status / Target of No. Completion of PFR Maharashtra 1. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Nalganga (Purna Tapi) Completed

[Wainganga – Western Vidarbha & Pranhita – Wardha links merged and extended through Kanhan – Wardha link]

2. Wainganga – Manjra Valley Completed (Not found feasible) 3. Upper Krishna – Bhima (system of Six links) Completed 4. Upper Ghat – Godavari Valley Completed 5. Upper Vaitarna – Godavari Valley Completed 6. North Konkan – Godavari Valley Completed 7. Koyna – Mumbai city 2012 – 13@ 8. Sriram Sagar Project (Godavari) – Purna – Manjira * 9. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Godavari (SRSP) Withdrawn by Govt. of Maharashtra 10. Middle Konkan – Bhima Valley * 11. Koyna – Nira 2012-13 12. Mulsi – Bhima Completed 13. Savithri – Bhima * 14. Kolhapur – Sangli – Sangola 2012 – 13@ 15. Riverlinking projects of Tapi basin and Jalgaon District * 16. Nar – Par - Girna valley Completed 17. Narmada – Tapi * 18. Khariagutta – Navatha Satpura foot hills * 19. Kharia Ghuti Ghat – Tapi * 20. Jigaon – Tapi – Godavari Valley * Gujarat 21. Damanganga – Sabarmati – Chorwad 2012 – 13 Orissa 22. Mahanadi – Brahmani Completed 23. Mahanadi – Rushikulya (Barmul Project) 2012 – 13 24. Vamsadhara – Rushikulya (Nandini Nalla project) 2012 – 13 S. Name of intra-state link Present status / Target of

No. Completion of PFR Jharkhand 25. South Koel – Subernarekha Completed 26. Sankh – South Koel Completed 27. Barkar – Damodar – Subernarekha Completed Bihar 28. Kosi – Mechi [entirely lie in India] Completed 29. Barh – Nawada Completed 30. Kohra – Chandravat (now Kohra-Lalbegi) Completed 31. Burhi Gandak – None – Baya - Ganga Completed 32. Burhi Gandak – Bagmati [Belwadhar] Completed 33. Kosi – Ganga Completed Rajasthan 34. Mahi – Luni link 2012-13 35. Wakal – Sabarmati – Sei – West Banas – Kameri link Completed Tamil Nadu 36. Pennaiyar – Palar link Completed

* Targets being fixed in consultations with concerned states. @ PFR prepared and sent to the State governments for comments

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 611

SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA

(a) whether the Supreme Court has recently directed Government to constitute a high powered committee on interlinking of rivers; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The Hon’ble supreme Court has disposed of Writ Petition (Civil) 512 of 2002 ‘ Networking of rivers’ on 27.2.2012. However, certified copy of the recent direction of Hon’ble Supreme Court has so far not been received in Ministry of Water Resources

IMPLEMENTATION OF GANGA CAUVERY MULTI PURPOSE PROJECT 19th March, 2012

RSQ 612

SHRI V. HANUMANTHA RAO

(a) whether Government is planning implementation of Ganga-Cauvery multipurpose project for interlinkage of rivers in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether it is a fact that the World Bank has warned India of water famine in the country by 2025; and (d) if so, what steps Government is going to take to prevent water famine?

(a) No Sir.

(b) The proposal of Ganga Kaveri Link conceptualized by National Water Ways Project headed by Prof. A.C. Kamraj was examined by National Water Development Agency (NWDA) and was not found techno economically viable.

(c) Several reports by international organisations including those by World Bank have mentioned about water related issues and challenges in water sector. The 2030 Water Resources Group has brought out a report titled “Charting Our Water Future: Economic frameworks to inform decision-making”. The report has been sponsored by the International Finance Corporation, a part of the World Bank Group and the fact base for the Report has been developed by Mckinsey & Co. In the report, it has been indicated that the water requirement for India will be about 1,498 Billion Cubic Metre (BCM) in year 2030 without giving full details about the assessment particularly for India.

(d) The average annual water availability for the country as a whole has been assessed as 1,869 billion cubic meters (BCM). In view of topographical constraints and hydrological features, the utilizable water has been assessed to be about 1,123 BCM. The total water requirement for various uses including agriculture, industrial and domestic uses etc. in the country has been assessed by the “ Standing Sub-Committee for Assessment of Availability and Requirement of Water for Diverse Uses in the Country” to be about 813 BCM, 1093 BCM, and 1447 BCM by the year 2010, 2015 and 2050 respectively. However, the National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development has assessed that with achievement of the desired level of efficiency, the water requirement by the year 2010, 2015 and 2050 will be about 710 BCM, 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively. In view of the likely gap between the projected requirement of water for various uses and the available utilizable water, due emphasis has been laid on conservation of water and utmost efficiency in water utilization.

Government of India is providing assistance to the State Governments through various schemes/programmes, such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme, scheme for Command Area Development and Water Management and scheme for Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies. The Government of India has formulated a National Perspective Plan for Water Resources Development which envisages transfer of water from surplus basins to water deficit basins. Interlinking of river programme is being pursued in a consultative manner with consensus and cooperation of States. Schemes for rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge to groundwater are also promoted by the Government of India. National Water Mission (NWM) has been set up with objective of conservation of water, minimising wastage and ensuring its equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources Development and management. It has been envisages under NWM to improve water use efficiency by 20% by end of XII Plan.

PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION OF GROUND WATER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 613

SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL

(a) whether it is a fact that ground water contamination is becoming a problem in the country; (b) if so, the details of the contamination during the last three years, State-wise; (c) whether Government has conducted an assessment of the same; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) if not, the reasons therefor; (f) whether Government has taken proactive steps to prevent contamination of ground water; (g) if so, the details thereof; and (h) if not, the reasons therefor?

(a) & (b) As per ground water quality data collected by Central Ground Water Board during ground water regime monitoring and various scientific studies during the last three years, contamination due to fluoride, nitrate, iron, arsenic etc. has been reported from isolated pockets in various parts of the country. State wise details are given in Annexure I.

(c) & (d) Yes Sir. Central Ground Water Board monitors ground water quality on regional scale through a network of 14966 observation wells located throughout the country. Samples for chemical analyses are collected during the month of May every year.

(e) Doesn’t arise.

(f) & (g) Government of India supplements the efforts of the State Governments and provide financial assistance under the Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) and Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY). Under ARWSP, upto 20% of the allotted funds can be utilized to tackle water quality problems.

(h) Question does not arise in view of above.

Annexure I Names of districts where ground water quality problems have been reported form isolated pockets during last three years (2008-10)

S.No. State/Union Names of districts affected with water quality problems Territories Iron Fluoride Nitrate Arsenic 1 Andhra Pradesh Prakasam, Nalgonda, Mahaboobnagar, Anantapur, Kurnool, Nalgonda, Anantapur, Adilabad, Rangareddy, Kurnool, Adilabad, Kadapa, Medak, Hyderabad Karimnagar, Warangal, Prakasam, Guntur 2 Assam Karimganj, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Naugaon, Karbianglong, Jorhat, Kamrup Kamrup 3 Bihar Gaya, Bhagalpur Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Patna Bhagalpur 4 Chattisgarh Bastar, Bilaspur, Rajnadgaon Dantewada, Dhamtari, Jashpur, Kanker,Korba, Koriya, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Sarguja 5 Delhi New Delhi, Northwest, North, East, West, New North, South, Southwest Delhi, Northwest, South, Southwest 6 Gujarat Ahmedabad, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Banaskantha, Anand, Bharuch, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhavnagar, Dahod, Dahod, Junagarh, Kachchh, Jamnagar, Junagarh, Mehsana, Panchmahal, Kachchh, Mehsana, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Narmada, Porbandar, Sabrakantha, Surat, Rajkot, Sabrakantha, Surendranagar, Vadodara Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara 7 Haryana Biwani, Faridabad, Ambala, Biwani, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Mahendragarh, Panchkula, Mahendragarh, Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa, Panchkula, Panipat, Sonepat, Yamuna Nagar Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonepat, Yamuna Nagar

8 Jammu & Jammu, Kathua, Kashmir Anantnag, Kupwara 9 Jharkhand Ramgarh -- -- 10 Karnataka Bagalkot, Bangalore, Bagalkot, Bangalore, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, CR Nagar, Bidar, Bijapur, CR Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Nagar, Chitradurga, Davangere, Dharwar, Koorg, Davangere, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Dharwar, Gadag, Haveri. Kolar, Koppal, Gulbarga, Hassan, Mandya, Mysore, Raichur, Haveri. Kolar, Koppal, Tumkur Mandya, Mysore, Raichur, Shimoga, Tumkur, Uttar Kannada, Udupi 11 Kerala Trivandru Aleppey, Palghat Palakkad m, Quilon, Pathnamth itta, Malappura m, Thrissur, Ernakulam , 12 Madhya Pradesh Balaghat, Alirajpur, Balaghat, Alirajpur, Anuppur, Barwani, Barwani, Betul, Bhind, Ashoknagar, Balaghat, Betul, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Barwani, Betul, Bhind, Bhind, Datia, Dhar, Dindori, Guna, Bhopal, Barhanpur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Harda, Jabalpur, Chhatarpur, Chhatarpu Jhabua, Khargon, Mandla, Chhindwara, Damoh, r, Mandsaur, Morena, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Chhindwar Narsinhpur, Rajgarh, Dindori, Guna, a, Damoh, Ratlam, Sagar, Satna, Gwalior, Harda, Datia, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Hoshangabad, Indore, Dewas, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Singrauli, Ujjain, Vidisha Khandwa, Khargon, Dindori, Katni, Mandla, Guna, Mandsaur, Morena, Gwalior, Narsinhpur, Neemuch, Indore, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Jabalpur, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Jhabua, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Khandwa, Shahdol, Shajapur, Katni, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Mandla, Sidhi, Singrauli, Mandsaur, Tikamgarh, Ujjain, Narsinhpu Umaria, Vidisha r, Neemuch, Panna, Raisen, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore,

Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Tikamgarh , Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha 13 Maharashtra Chandrapur, Bhandara, Ahemadnagar, Akola, Gondia, Gadchiroli, Beed, Aurangavbad, Jalna, Nagpur, Ratnagiri, Amravati, Mumbai, Sidhudurg, Nanded, Beed, Bhandara, Yavatmal Buldana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Nanded, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nasik, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Pune, Solapur, Sangli, Satara, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal 14 Manipur Thoubal, Bishunpur 15 Orissa Khurda, Nayagarh, Angul, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Sundergarh Nawapada, Sonepur, Keonjhar 16 Punjab Amritsar, Barnala, Amritsar, Barnala, Mansa Bathinda, Faridkot, Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Muktsar, Patiala, Ropar, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Sangrur, Tarn Taran Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Muktsar, Nawanshahr, Patiala, Ropar, Sangrur, Tarn Taran 17 Rajasthan Ajmer, Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Barmer, Bharatpur, Alwar, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Chittaurgarh, Banswara, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Churu, Churu, Ganganagar, Baran, Dungarpur, Ganganagar, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Barmer, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Sirohi Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Karauli, Kota, Pali, Bundi, Rajsamand, S. Madhopur, Chittaurga Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur rh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur , Ganganag ar,

Hanumang arh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali, Pratapgarh , Rajsamand , S. Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur 18 Tamil Nadu Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Namakkal, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Erode, Karur, Coimbatore, Thiruvannamalai, Pudukkottai, Shivagangai, Villupuram, Trichi, Tirunelveli, Viriddhunagar Viruddhunagar, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Dindigul, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Kanjipuram 19 Uttar Pradesh Kanpur Agra, Badaun, Buladshahar, Aligarh, Hathras, Unnao Dehat Chandauli, Firozabad, Mathura, Agra, Farrukhabad, G.B. Nagar, Ferozabad, Jaunpur, Kannauj, Lalitpur, Muzaffarnagar, SantRavidasnagar, Varanasi Baghpat, Banda, Hamirpur, Sultanpur, Shahjahanpur, Shravasti, Bairampur, Siddarthnagar, Basti, Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur, Kannauj, Etah, Allahabad, SantRavidasnagar, Mirzapur 20 West Bengal Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia, -- Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Murshidaba DakshinDinajpur, Malda, d, Budhman, South 24 Parganas Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Hoogli, Howrah, South 24 Parganas 21 Andaman & Andaman Nicobar

REGULATION OF GROUND WATER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 614

SHRI P. RAJEEVE

(a) the details of areas that have been notified for regulation of ground water development and management by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), State-wise; (b) the details of heavy industries situated in regions that have depleting ground water resources, State-wise; and (c) what have been the results, if any, of the measures taken to ensure that industries in the above mentioned areas are re-charging the ground water levels?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) In all 82 areas have been notified by Central Ground Water Authority for regulation of ground water development. State wise list of areas notified is enclosed (Annexure I).

(b) Information on industries situated in various regions is not maintained by Central Ground Water Authority. Role of CGWA is limited to issuance of No Objection Certificate to industries in respect of ground water abstraction.

(c) CGWA is issuing NOC for ground water withdrawal in non notified areas to the industries/ infrastructure projects, as per guidelines framed for the purpose.One of the precondition for issue of NOC is adoption of Rain water harvesting by the Industries. As per condition laid down in the NOC, industries have been adopting Rain water harvesting which has been verified by sample checks made by Regional Directors in their respective states.

Further, the following directions have been issued to the industries for adoption of rainwater harvesting. i. Public Notice No. 26-1/CGWA/D1/09/743/783 on 8th Oct.,2009, to all Industrial establishments falling in the Over-exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to adopt Roof top rain water harvesting systems in their premises. ii. Public Notice No.1/2010 dated 25th Sept, 2010 to large and medium industries using ground water in the over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting.

Annexure I List of areas Notified for Regulation of GW Development

Sr Place District State/ U.T. Date of No Notification 1 Tirupathi (Rural) Mandal of Chittor Andhra Pradesh 5.12.2005 Chittor District 2 VempalliMandal of Cuddapah Cuddapah Andhra Pradesh 5.12.2005 District 3 MidjilMandal of Mahabubnagar Mahabubnagar Andhra Pradesh 5.12.2005 District 4 Union Territory of Diu Diu UT of Daman 17.10.1998 & Diu 5 Gandhinagartaluka (aquifer below Gandhinagar Gujarat 2.09.2000 200 mbgl declared as notified for meeting drinking and domestic requirements) 6 Badra block of Bhiwani District Bhiwani Haryana 13.08.2011

7 Municipal Corporation of Faridabad Haryana 14.10.1998 Faridabad &Ballabgarh 8 Tohana block of Fatehabad Fatehabad Haryana 13.08.2011 District 9 Entire Gurgaon District Gurgaon Haryana 13.08.2011 10 Gulha block of Kaithal District Kaithal Haryana 13.08.2011 11 Karnal Block of Karnal District Karnal Haryana 2.12.2006 12 Shahbad Block of Kurkshetra Kurkshetra Haryana 2.12.2006 District 13 Ladwa block of Kurukshetra Kurukshetra Haryana 13.08.2011 District 14 Pehowa block of Kurukshetra Kurukshetra Haryana 13.08.2011 District 15 NangalChowdhary Block of Mahendragarh Haryana 2.12.2006 Mahendragarh District 16 Narnaul Block of Mahendragarh Mahendragarh Haryana 2.12.2006 District 17 Samalkha Block of Panipat Panipat Haryana 2.12.2006 District 18 Bapoli block of Panipath District Panipath Haryana 13.08.2011 19 Khol Block of Rewari District Rewari Haryana 2.12.2006 20 Rania block of Sirsa District Sirsa Haryana 13.08.2011 21 Dhar Block of Dhar District Dhar Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 22 Manawar Block of Dhar District Dhar Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 23 Indore Municipal Corporation Indore Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 24 Mandsaur Block of Mandsaur Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 District 25 Sitamau Block of Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 MandsaurDistrict 26 Neemuch Block of Neemuch Neemuch Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 District 27 Jaora Block of Ratlam District Ratlam Madhya Pradesh 2.12.2006 28 Yamuna Flood Plain Area Dehli NCT, Delhi 2.09.2000 29 South District South NCT, Delhi 15.08.2000 30 South West District South West NCT, Delhi 15.08.2000 31 Nakodar block of Jalandhar Jalandhar Punjab 13.08.2011 District 32 Shahkot block of Jalandhar Jalandhar Punjab 13.08.2011 District 33 Lohian block of Jalandhar District Jalandhar Punjab 13.08.2011 34 Phagwara block of Kapurthala Kapurthala Punjab 13.08.2011 District 35 Khanna block of Ludhiana Ludhiana Punjab 13.08.2011 District 36 Ludhiana City Ludhiana Punjab 11.12.1998 37 Nihalsinghwala block of Moga Moga Punjab 13.08.2011 District 38 Moga-I Block of Moga District Moga Punjab 2.12.2006 39 Moga-II Block of Moga District Moga Punjab 2.12.2006 40 Pattran block of Patiala District Patiala Punjab 13.08.2011

41 Dhuri block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 42 Sunam block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 43 Barnala block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 44 Sherpur block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 45 Malerkotla block of Sangrur Sangrur Punjab 13.08.2011 District 46 Sangrur Block of Sangrur District Sangrur Punjab 2.12.2006 47 MahalKalan Block of Sangrur Sangrur Punjab 2.12.2006 District 48 Ahmedgarh Block of Sangrur Sangrur Punjab 2.12.2006 District 49 Pushkar Valley Ajmer Rajasthan 5.12.2005 50 Pisangan block of Ajmer District Ajmer Rajasthan 13.08.2011 51 Behror Block Alwar Rajasthan 2.12.2006 52 Baetu block of Barmer District Barmer Rajasthan 13.08.2011 53 Rajgarh block of Churu District Churu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 54 Jhotwara Block Jaipur Rajasthan 12.12.1999 55 Sambher block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 56 Govindgarh block of Jaipur Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 57 Sanganer block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 58 Bassi block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 59 Amer block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 60 Shahpura block of Jaipur District Jaipur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 61 Jalore block Jalore Rajasthan 5.12.2005 62 Raniwara block Jalore Rajasthan 5.12.2005 63 Bhinmal Block Jalore Rajasthan 2.12.2006 64 Sayala block of Jalore District Jalore Rajasthan 13.08.2011 65 Sanchore block of Jalore District Jalore Rajasthan 13.08.2011 66 Budhana block Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 5.12.2005 67 Chirawa block Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 5.12.2005 68 Surajgarh Block Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 2.12.2006 69 Nawalgarh block of Jhunjhunu Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 70 Udaipurwati block of Jhunjhunu Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 71 Jhunjhunu block of Jhunjhunu Jhunjhunu Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 72 Osian block of Jodhpur District Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 73 Bhopalgarh block of Jodhpur Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 74 Bilara block of Jodhpur District Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 75 Mandore block of Jodhpur District Jodhpur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 76 Todabhim block of Karauli Karauli Rajasthan 13.08.2011 District 77 Merta block of Nagaur District Nagaur Rajasthan 13.08.2011 78 Mundwa block Nagaur Rajasthan 5.12.2005

79 Dhod Block Sikar Rajasthan 2.12.2006 80 ShriMadhopur Block Sikar Rajasthan 2.12.2006 81 Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh 04.04.1998 Ghaziabad 82 Haldia Industrial complex (aquifer East Medinipur West Bengal 15.08.2000 below 120 mbgl)

SILT AND EROSION CONTROL MACHINERY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 615

SHRI BIRENDRA PRASAD BAISHYA

(a) the details of proposals accepted by Government to activate the Brahmaputra Board including new assignments, technology and manpower upgradation to suit requirements for Brahmaputra and Barak Flood Control Scheme; (b) whether Government agrees that the Board should be restructured into an effective implementing agency; and (c) if so, the details thereof indicating the proposals to develop a well-equipped silt and erosion control river taming machinery?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The Brahmaputra Board has prepared the XII plan scheme for the consulting assignments on the effects of climate change on the flood situation in the Brahmaputra Basin and technology upgradation for the GIS applications in the already prepared Master Plans to suit the requirements of the Flood Control schemes. These schemes have been accepted by the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India.

(b) The proposal of restructuring of Brahmaputra Board is dependent on amendment of Brahmaputra Board Act 1980 which is under active consideration in this Ministry.

(c) It is envisaged that after the amendment of the Brahmaputra Board Act, the Board shall be able to work as the Basin level authority for the silt and erosion control for the Brahmaputra Basin.

NEW NATIONAL WATER POLICY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 616

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) whether Government has finalized the new draft National Water Policy; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the policy covers the major issue of water conservation and rainwater harvesting; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. The Government had prepared the draft National Water Policy, 2012 and invited comments on same. The comments received will be considered by the drafting Committee before finalizing the draft National Water Policy for consideration of the National Water Board and the National Water Resources Council.

(b) The Salient Features of the Draft National Water Policy, 2012, are annexed.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Some of the provisions relating to water conservation and rainwater harvesting included in the Draft National Water Policy, 2012 are :

• developing a system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes i.e. water footprints and water auditing to promote and incentivize efficient use of water. • encouraging recycle and reuse of water, including return flows; • encouraging and incentivising water saving in irrigation use through methods like micro irrigation (drip, sprinkler etc), automated irrigation operation, evaporation-transpiration reduction etc;

• undertaking watershed development activities in a comprehensive manner to increase soil moisture, reduce sediment yield and increase overall land and water productivity • using existing programmes like MGNREGA by farmers to harvest rain water using farm ponds and other soil and water conservation measures; • encouraging and incentivising States to undertake reforms and progressive measures for innovations, conservation and efficient utilisation of water resources; • planning of water resources projects, including hydro power projects, to the extent feasible, as multi- purpose projects with provision of storage to derive maximum benefits from available topology and water resources.

(e) Does not arise.

Annexure (Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 616 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012) 1. Even while recognizing that the States have the right to frame suitable policies, laws and regulations on water, the draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, public trust doctrine, amendment of the Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

2. Basic minimum quantity for essential health & hygiene and sustenance of ecology has been defined as pre- emptive need, which must be ensured. Water has been recognized as economic good, over and above pre- emptive need, for the first time, which would promote maximization of value of water and its conservation and efficient use.

3. The draft NWP, 2012 presents a holistic picture of ecological need of the river rather than restricting it to only minimum flow requirement. It states that the ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

4. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes the need to adapt to climate change scenario in planning and implementation of water resources projects. Coping strategies for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

5. Need and approaches towards enhancing water availability have been stipulated. Direct use of rainfall and avoidance of inadvertent evapo-transpiration have been proposed as the new additional strategies for augmenting utilizable water resources.

6. Mapping of the aquifers to know the quantum and quality of ground water resources (replenishable as well as non-replenishable) in the country has been proposed with provision of periodic updation.

7. Water use efficiency has been emphasized. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing should be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

8. Provision of setting up of Water Regulatory Authority and adequate water pricing to incentivize recycle and re-use has been specified.

9. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

10. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes reversal of heavy under-pricing of electricity, which leads to wasteful use of both electricity and water.

11. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes encroachment and diversion of water bodies and emphasizes the need for their restoration with community participation.

12. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes setting aside a suitable percentage of the costs of infrastructure development, which along with collected water charges, may be utilized for repair and maintenance. Contract for construction of projects should have inbuilt provision for longer periods of proper maintenance and handing over back the infrastructure in good condition.

13. Pari-passu planning and execution of all components of water resources projects have been proposed so that intended benefits start accruing immediately after completion and there is no gap between potential created and potential utilized.

14. All water resources projects, including hydro power projects, should be planned to the extent feasible as multi-purpose projects with provision of storage to derive maximum benefit from available topology and water resources.

15. Project affected families to be made partners in progress and given a share in the benefits comparable to project benefitted families, who may bear part of the cost of resettlement & rehabilitation through adequate pricing.

16. The draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on preparedness for flood / drought with coping up mechanisms as an option. Frequency based flood inundation maps should be prepared to evolve coping strategies.

17. There is a need to remove the large disparity between stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas to bring equality between rural and urban people.

18. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes a forum at the national level to deliberate upon issues relating to water and evolve consensus, co-operation and reconciliation amongst party States. A similar mechanism should be established within each State to amicably resolve differences in competing demands for water amongst different users of water, as also between different parts of the State.

19. The “Service Provider” role of the state should be gradually shifted to that of a regulator of services and facilitator for strengthening the institutions responsible for planning, implementation and management of water resources. The water related services should be transferred to community and / or private sector with appropriate “Public Private Partnership” model.

20. Appropriate institutional arrangements for each river basin should be developed to collect and collate all data on regular basis with regard to rainfall, river flows, area irrigated by crops and by source, utilizations for various uses by both surface and ground water and to publish water accounts on ten daily basis every year for each river basin with appropriate water budgets and water accounts based on the hydrologic balances.

21. The darft NWP, 2012 proposes negotiations about sharing and management of water of international rivers on bilateral basis in consultative association with riparian States keeping paramount the national interests.

22. All hydrological data other than those classified as secret on national security consideration should be in public domain. Setting up of a National Water Informatics Center has been proposed.

23. Continuing research and advancement in technology should be promoted to address the issues in water sector in a scientific manner. Innovations in water resources sector should be recognized and awarded. A center for research in water policy should also be established to evolve policy directives for changing scenario of water resources.

24. It is necessary to give adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

NEW NATIONAL WATER POLICY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 617

SHRI D. RAJA SHRI K.E. ISMAIL

(a) whether Government has a proposal to draft a new National Water Policy; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the measures being taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Ministry of Water Resources has initiated review of National Water Policy, 2002. A Drafting Committee for National Water Policy, comprising of eminent experts in the water sector was constituted to draft National Water Policy taking into account the feedback received during the different consultation meetings for review of National Water Policy. The Drafting Committee for National Water Policy has since prepared the draft National Water Policy, 2012. The Salient Features of the Draft National Water Policy, 2012, are annexed. The Draft National Water Policy (2012) has been put up on the website of Ministry of Water Resources http://wrmin.nic.in and arrangements were made to facilitate posting of online comments/suggestions till 29th February, 2012. The draft National Water Policy, 2012 was also circulated amongst related Ministries and all States/UTs for their comments.

Annexure (Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 617 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012) 25. Even while recognizing that the States have the right to frame suitable policies, laws and regulations on water, the draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive

legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, public trust doctrine, amendment of the Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

26. Basic minimum quantity for essential health & hygiene and sustenance of ecology has been defined as pre- emptive need, which must be ensured. Water has been recognized as economic good, over and above pre- emptive need, for the first time, which would promote maximization of value of water and its conservation and efficient use.

27. The draft NWP, 2012 presents a holistic picture of ecological need of the river rather than restricting it to only minimum flow requirement. It states that the ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

28. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes the need to adapt to climate change scenario in planning and implementation of water resources projects. Coping strategies for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

29. Need and approaches towards enhancing water availability have been stipulated. Direct use of rainfall and avoidance of inadvertent evapo-transpiration have been proposed as the new additional strategies for augmenting utilizable water resources.

30. Mapping of the aquifers to know the quantum and quality of ground water resources (replenishable as well as non-replenishable) in the country has been proposed with provision of periodic updation.

31. Water use efficiency has been emphasized. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing should be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

32. Provision of setting up of Water Regulatory Authority and adequate water pricing to incentivize recycle and re-use has been specified.

33. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

34. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes reversal of heavy under-pricing of electricity, which leads to wasteful use of both electricity and water.

35. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes encroachment and diversion of water bodies and emphasizes the need for their restoration with community participation.

36. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes setting aside a suitable percentage of the costs of infrastructure development, which along with collected water charges, may be utilized for repair and maintenance. Contract for construction of projects should have inbuilt provision for longer periods of proper maintenance and handing over back the infrastructure in good condition.

37. Pari-passu planning and execution of all components of water resources projects have been proposed so that intended benefits start accruing immediately after completion and there is no gap between potential created and potential utilized.

38. All water resources projects, including hydro power projects, should be planned to the extent feasible as multi-purpose projects with provision of storage to derive maximum benefit from available topology and water resources.

39. Project affected families to be made partners in progress and given a share in the benefits comparable to project benefitted families, who may bear part of the cost of resettlement & rehabilitation through adequate pricing.

40. The draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on preparedness for flood / drought with coping up mechanisms as an option. Frequency based flood inundation maps should be prepared to evolve coping strategies.

41. There is a need to remove the large disparity between stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas to bring equality between rural and urban people.

42. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes a forum at the national level to deliberate upon issues relating to water and evolve consensus, co-operation and reconciliation amongst party States. A similar mechanism should be established within each State to amicably resolve differences in competing demands for water amongst different users of water, as also between different parts of the State.

43. The “Service Provider” role of the state should be gradually shifted to that of a regulator of services and facilitator for strengthening the institutions responsible for planning, implementation and management of water resources. The water related services should be transferred to community and / or private sector with appropriate “Public Private Partnership” model.

44. Appropriate institutional arrangements for each river basin should be developed to collect and collate all data on regular basis with regard to rainfall, river flows, area irrigated by crops and by source, utilizations for various uses by both surface and ground water and to publish water accounts on ten daily basis every year for each river basin with appropriate water budgets and water accounts based on the hydrologic balances.

45. The darft NWP, 2012 proposes negotiations about sharing and management of water of international rivers on bilateral basis in consultative association with riparian States keeping paramount the national interests.

46. All hydrological data other than those classified as secret on national security consideration should be in public domain. Setting up of a National Water Informatics Center has been proposed.

47. Continuing research and advancement in technology should be promoted to address the issues in water sector in a scientific manner. Innovations in water resources sector should be recognized and awarded. A center for research in water policy should also be established to evolve policy directives for changing scenario of water resources.

48. It is necessary to give adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

INDUS WATER TREATY 19th March, 2012

RSQ 618

SHRI G.N. RATANPURI

(a) under the Indus Water Treaty, what is the maximum area of land to be covered by lift irrigation on river Jhelum; (b) out of the total area allowed, how much has already been brought under lift irrigation in Kashmir valley till date; (c) the area without a dependable irrigation facility in Kashmir valley at present; and (d) whether Jammu and Kashmir Government has submitted a formal request to the Central Government to renegotiate Indus Water Treaty and/or assess and (a) compensate the losses accrued to the State during the last sixty years?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) While Annexure C to the Indus Waters Treaty 1960 provides for a maximum Irrigated Cropped Area (ICA) of 4,00,000 acres in Jhelum Basin for development by India over and above the ICA on the effective date i.e., 1.4.1960 from all sources, there is no specific limit on the areas to be covered by lift irrigation schemes

(b) As per Jammu and Kashmir Government, out of total area in Jhelum basin, 65,952 acres have been brought under irrigation through lift irrigation schemes in the Kashmir valley till date.

(c) As per Jammu and Kashmir Government, some areas in five districts namely Budgam, Anantnag, Kupwara, Pulwama and Bandipora are without dependable irrigation facilities in the valley at present.

(d) No such formal request has been received from Jammu and Kashmir Government in Ministry of Water Resources.

TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED GROUND WATER 19th March, 2012

RSQ 619

SHRI RAMDAS AGARWAL SHRI JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

(a) whether Government is aware of presence of fluoride, arsenic and other toxic and carcinogenic compounds in ground water rendering water to be unfit for consumption in various districts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any schemes/projects are being implemented for treatment of such contaminated water; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the other steps taken by Government to protect ground water from contamination?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per the analysis of ground water samples collected by Central Ground Water Board, contamination due to the presence of fluoride, arsenic and other toxic and carcinogenic substances like lead, cadmium, chromium etc. in excess of permissible limits prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards have been observed from isolated pockets in some States.

(b) State-wise details are given in Annexure I.

(c) ‘Water’ being a State subject, schemes/ projects for treatment of contaminated water are undertaken by respective State Governments.

(d) Central Ground Water Board has been carrying out exploration to delineate contaminant free aquifer zones. Sites for construction of exploratory wells are finalized in consultation with State agencies and successful exploratory wells after collecting necessary scientific data are handed over to the concerned State agencies for utilization by them.

Annexure I State wise details of ground water contamination with fluoride, arsenic and heavy metals reported from isolated pockets

S. State/UT Fluoride Arsenic Heavy metals:

No (above 1.5 mg/l) (above 0.01 mg/l) Lead (above 0.05 mg/l) Mn (above 0.1 mg/l) Cr (above 0.05mg/l) Cd (above 0.01 mg/l) Se (above 0.01 mg/l) 1. Andhra Pradesh Adilabad, Anantapur, Chittoor, Lead : Rangareddy, Guntur, Hyderabad, Nalgonda Karimnagar, Khammam, Krishna, Kurnool, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Prakasam, Rangareddy, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Warangal, West Godavari 2. Assam Goalpara, Kamrup, Dhemaji KarbiAnglong, Nagaon, 3. Bihar Aurangabad, Banka, Buxar, Begusarai, Jamui, Kaimur( Bhabua), Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Munger, Nawada, Rohtas, Buxar, Darbhanga, Supaul Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Munger, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Saran, Vaishali 4. Chhattisgarh Bastar, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Rajnandgaon Janjgir-Champa, Jashpur, Kanker, Korba, Koriya, Mahasamund, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Surguja 5. Delhi East Delhi, New Delhi, North Lead : Along West Delhi, South Delhi, Najafgarh drain in South West Delhi, West Delhi North, West and South-west districts Cadmium : Southwest Chromium : Northwest, South, New Delhi, East

6. Gujarat Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Dohad, Junagadh, Kachchh, Mehesana, Narmada, Panchmahals, Patan, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, 7. Haryana Bhiwani, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Lead : Hissar, Hissar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Bhiwani, Rewari, Kurukshetra, Mahendergarh, Mahendragar, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Gurgaon, Faridabad Sonepat 8. Jammu & Rajaori, Udhampur Lead: Jammu Kashmir (Gangyal), Bari Brahma

9. Jharkhand Bokaro, Giridih, Godda, Gumla, Palamu, Ranchi 10. Karnataka Bagalkot, Bangalore, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Bijapur, Chamarajanagar, Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulburga, Haveri, Kolar, Koppal, Mandya, Mysore, Raichur, Tumkur 11. Madhya Pradesh Bhind, Chhatarpur, Lead: Balaghat, Chhindwara, Datia, Dewas, Barwani,Damoh, Dhar, Guna, Gwalior, Harda, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khargeon, Dindori, Guna, Mandsaur, Rajgarh, Satna, Gwalior, Raisen, Seoni, Shajapur, Sheopur, Rajgarh, Satna, Sidhi Sehore, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Vidisha 12. Maharashtra Amravati, Chandrapur, Dhule, Lead: Ahmed Nagar, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalna, Akola, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Nanded Beed, Buldana, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Osamabad, Parbhani, Pune, Sangli, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal 13. Orissa Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Hexavalent chromium Bhadrak, Baudh, Cuttack, - Sukinda valley in Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Sukinda block of Keonjhar, Sonapur Jajpur District 14. Punjab Amritsar, Bhatinda, Faridkot, Mansa, Bhatinda Lead: Amritsar, fatehgarh Sahib, Firozpur, Jallandhar, Patiala, Gurdaspur, Mansa, Moga, Muktsar Muktsar, Patiala, Sangrur Selenium: Nawanshahr 15. Rajasthan Ajmer, Alwar, Banaswara, Lead: JhunjhunuDist Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, (Khetri Copper Bikaner, Bundi, Chittaurgarh, Deposit), Pali, Jaipur Churu, Dausa, Dhaulpur, (SambharLake, Dungarpur, Ganganagar, Sanganer) Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Karauli, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Rajasamand, Sirohi, Sikar, SawaiMadhopur, Tonk, Udaipur 16. Tamil Nadu Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Lead : Dindigul, Dindigul, Erode, Karur, Tiruvallur, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Kancheepuram Perambalor, Puddukotai, Manganese: Ramanathanpuram, Salem, Tiruvallur, Sivaganga, Theni, Kancheepuram Thiruvannamalai, Cadmium : Tiruvallur

Tiruchirapally, Vellore, Virudhunagar 17. Uttar Pradesh Agra, Aligarh, Etah, Ambedkar Nagar, Lead: Muzzafar Firozabad, Jaunpur, Kannauj, Badayun, Baghpat, Nagar, Mathura, Mahamaya Nagar, Mainpuri, Bahraich, Ballia, Moradabad, Mathura, Mau Balrampur, Bara Allahabad, Bhadohi, Banki, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Jaunpur, Basti, Bijnor, Kanpur, Raebareli, Chandauli, Sonbhadra Faizabad, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Cadmium: Varanasi Kheri, city LakhimpurKheri, Chromium : Meerut, Mirzapur, KashiVidyapeeth, Moradabad, Pilibhit, Varanasi Rae Bareli, SantKabir Nagar, Manganese: Bahraich SantRavidas Nagar, Shahjahanpur, Siddharth Nagar, Sitapur, Unnao (As per information from CGWB as well as State Govt.) 18. West Bengal Bankura, Bardhaman, Bardhaman, Manganese : isolated Birbhum, Dakshindinajpur, Hooghly, Howrah, pockets of North and Malda, Nadia, Purulia, Malda, South 24 Parganas, Uttardinajpur Murshidabad, Murshidabad, Nadia Nadia, N-24 and Malda Parganas, S- 24 Parganas

CONSERVATION AND HARNESSING OF WATER IN URBAN AREAS 19th March, 2012

RSQ 620

SMT T. RATNA BAI

(a) whether Government would look into and apply both time-tested techniques and modern innovation to conserve and harness water especially in urban areas; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this direction in each State including Andhra Pradesh; (c) the funds spent in this regard during the Eleventh Five Year Plan; (d) the result achieved for the period, State-wise; and (e) the future action plan prepared to meet the needs of the country by 2025?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (e) The Central Government promotes conservation and sustainable harnessing of water resources for various uses, namely drinking water, irrigation, industries etc. The State Governments undertake measures for conservation of water resources through reservoirs, traditional water bodies, rainwater harnessing, artificial recharge to ground water etc and implements various schemes for water supply for drinking and industrial uses as well as providing irrigation facilities. The Central Government supplements these efforts of the State government, both technically and

financially, through various schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP); Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD & WM); Repair Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies; Demonstrative Projects on Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge, etc. State-wise central assistance released under the above mentioned schemes / programmes during the Year 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 are given in Annexure I to IV respectively.

The above mentioned schemes / programmes would continue to meet the future needs of the country.

Annexure - I

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 620 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Conservation and harnessing of water in urban areas)

STATEWISE DETAILS OF CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER AIBP

(Rs in crores)

Sl. No. State / UT 2008‐09 2009‐10 2010‐11 1 Andhra Pradesh 855.18 1300.728 22.792 2 Arunachal Pradesh 33.96 30.780 48.635 3 Assam 405.95 589.973 406.403 4 Bihar 109.70 77.913 55.754 5 Chhattisgarh 193.04 60.885 174.811 6 Goa 39.23 20.250 20.000 7 Gujarat 258.61 6.080 361.420 8 Haryana 0.00 0.00 0.0 9 Himachal Pradesh 119.32 90.680 43.521 10 Jammu and Kashmir 393.07 171.728 156.034 11 Jharkhand 3.72 0.00 242.887 12 Karnataka 442.42 823.828 567.759 13 Kerala 0.90 3.812 10.017 14 Madhya Pradesh 473.78 758.746 658.692 15 Maharashtra 2257.83 1395.395 2069.056 16 Manipur 221.67 42.540 249.997 17 Meghalaya 24.80 22.502 110.195 18 Mizoram 50.72 36.450 51.092 19 Nagaland 48.60 57.286 70.000 20 Orissa 724.44 871.572 591.681 21 Punjab 9.54 22.050 140.476 22 Rajasthan 178.62 157.577 41.920 23 Sikkim 0.00 2.605 14.364 24 Tripura 43.18 36.209 48.000 25 Tamil Nadu 0.00 0.00 0.0 26 Uttar Pradesh 315.47 238.082 432.538 27 Uttarakhand 371.66 127.006 160.060 28 West Bengal 22.81 0.914 89.100

Annexure – II

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 620 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Conservation and harnessing of water in urban areas)

STATEWISE CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER THE COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Sl No. Name of the State Central assistance released (Rs. Lakh) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 1 2 7 8 9 1 Andhra Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Arunachal Pradesh 250.00 0.00 40.98 3 Assam 594.61 0.00 226.00 4 Bihar 0.00 6095.19 2669.09 5 Chattisgarh 0.00 0.00 8285.09 6 G o a 0.00 0.00 80.56 7 Gujarat 0.00 0.00 893.86 8 Haryana 4411.19 5451.28 4767.24 9 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.0 10 Jammu & Kashmir 1292.83 1432.35 2250.19 11 Jharkhand 0.00 0.00 0.0 12 Karnataka 1500.00 3170.04 5341.51 13 Kerala 0.00 0.00 106.25 14 Madhya Pradesh 0.00 589.67 1000.00 15 Maharashtra 2623.63 3404.79 0.0 16 Manipur 554.47 938.77 1200.00 17 Meghalaya 0.00 3.56 25.52 18 Mizoram 0.00 0.00 0.0 19 Nagaland 0.00 0.00 0.0 20 Orissa 2976.25 1577.80 3563.07 21 Punjab 6091.13 0.00 6000.00 22 Rajasthan 4630.31 2980.85 0.0 23 Sikkim 0.00 0.00 0.0 24 Tamil Nadu 0.00 4650.00 1500.00 25 Tripura 0.00 0.00 0.0 26 Uttar Pradesh 7094.76 9475.99 7000.00 27 Uttarakhand 409.92 0.00 0.0 28 West Bengal 0.00 1600.00 690.95

Annexure - III

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 620 to be answered on 19.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Conservation and harnessing of water in urban areas)

Fund released to States under Repair, Renovation and Restoration of

Water Bodies (RRR) Schemes

(Rupees in crores) Name of State Fund released during Fund released during 2009-10 2010-11

Orissa 72.12 75.00 Karnataka 74.04 47.47 Andhra Pradesh 189

Bihar 25.00 U.P.(Budelkhand) 29.08 M.P.(Bundelkhand) 7.33 Meghalaya Unimam Lake 1.78 Total 146.16 374.66

Note: funding started under this scheme w.e.f. 2009-10

Annexure - IV

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 620 to be answered on 19.3 .2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Conservation and harnessing of water in urban areas)

Statewise Funds Released under Central Sector Scheme for Demonstrative Artificial Recharge to Ground water

(in lakhs) S. State Fund released Fund released 2009- Fund released No. 2008-09 10 2010-11 1. Andhra Pradesh 0 91.014 52.64 2. Arunachal Pradesh 77.9 0 103.867 3. Bihar 0 0 0 4. Chandigarh 0 0 543.221 5. Delhi 0 0 0 6. Gujarat 0 0 221.368 7. Himachal Pradesh 0 0 0 8. Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 0 9. Jharkhand 0 0 11.543 10. Karnataka 0 76.41 67.61 11. Kerala 11.715 0 10.815 12. Madhya Pradesh 0 0 302.302 13. Maharashtra 0 0 10.605 14. Nagaland 0 0 0 15. Orissa 0 0 0 16. Punjab 53.836 0 0 17. Rajasthan 0 0 0 18. Tamil Nadu 33.3 368.445 0 19 Uttar Pradesh 0 504.44 728.5 20. West Bengal 33.327 0 44.436 Total 210.078 1040.309 2096.907

DECLARATION OF NATIONAL PROJECTS 26th March, 2012

RSQ *162

SMT RENUBALA PRADHAN

(a) whether Government is declaring some projects as national projects in the country; (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*162 REGARDING DECLARATION OF NATIONAL PROJECTS DUE FOR REPLY ON 26.03.2012.

(a) Government launched a scheme in 2008 for expediting completion of identified National Projects. Under this scheme 14 projects were declared as National Projects. Subsequently, project proposals from different States have been received for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects.

(b) & (c) The list of 14 projects approved as national projects is enclosed at Annexure-I. Out of the proposals received subsequently from the State Governments for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects, Government has decided to process the Saryu Nahar project and the Sharda Sahayak project for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects. Government has yet to take a decision on the remaining eligible proposals.

ANNEXURE-I

LIST OF PROJECTS DECLARED AS NATIONAL PROJECTS

Sl. Name of the Project 1) Irrigation (ha.) State Status

No. 2) Power (MW)

3) Storage (MAF) 1 Teesta Barrage 1) 9.23 lakh West Bengal Under Execution

2) 1000 MW

3) Barrage 2 Shahpur Kandi 1) 3.80 lakh Punjab Under Execution

2) 300 MW

3) 0.016 MAF 3 Bursar 1) 1 lakh (indirect) J&K DPR under preparation by NHPC 2) 1230 MW

3) 1 MAF 4 2nd Ravi Vyas Link Harness water flowing Punjab Under conceptual stage across border of about 3 MAF 5. Ujh multipurpose 1) 0.32 lakh ha J&K DPR under preparation by project CWC 2) 280 MW

3) 0.66 MAF 6. Gyspa project 1) 0.50 lakh ha HP DPR under preparation by Govt. of HP 2) 240 MW

3) 0.6 MAF

7. Lakhvar Vyasi 1) 0.49 lakh Uttranchal DPR prepared and under appraisal. 2) 420 MW

3) 0.325 MAF 8. Kishau 1) 0.97 Lakh HP/Uttranchal DPR prepared and under appraisal. 2) 600 MW

3) 1.04 MAF 9. Renuka 1) Drinking water HP DPR prepared

2) 40 MW Forest Clearance awaited

3) 0.44 MAF 10. Noa-Dehang Dam 1) 8000 ha. Arunanchal DPR under preparation by Project Pradesh Brahmaputra Board 2) 75 MW

3) 0.26 MAF 11. Kulsi Dam Project 1) 23,900 ha. Assam DPR under preparation by Brahmaputra Board 2) 29 MW

3) 0.28 MAF 12. Upper Siang Indirect Arunanchal Under conceptual stage Pradesh 9500 MW

17.50 MAF

Flood moderation 13 Gosikhurd 1) 2.50 lakh Maharashtra Under execution

2) 3 MW

3) 0.93 MAF 14 Ken Betwa 6.46 lakh Madhya Phase-I DPR prepared and Pradesh submitted to CWC in 72 MW December,2011. Under appraisal. 2.25 MAF

PROMOTION OF RAINWATER HARVESTING 26th March, 2012

RSQ 169

SHRI NATUJI HALAJI THAKOR

(a) the actions taken/are being taken by the Ministry to promote rainwater harvesting in buildings/institutions, etc. for which rainwater harvesting is mandatory under any rule of building new premises in any part of the country; (b) whether there is any mechanism or system to keep an eye on rainwater harvesting structures being actually made after such building has been constructed; and (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for ignoring such an important issue?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *169 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING “PROMOTION OF RAINWATER HARVESTING” ASKED BY SHRI NATUJI HALAJI THAKOR.

(a) The following actions have been taken by the Ministry of Water Resources/ Central Ground Water Board for promotion of rain water harvesting on buildings in the country:

• Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the ''Model Bill to Regulate and Control the Development of Ground Water’ to the States/ Union Territories, which provides for making roof top rain water harvesting mandatory. So far 11 States/Union Territories namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation. Four States namely Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura have stated that in view of the ground water development being quite low, it is not necessary to enact such legislation. The State of Sikkim is of the view that requirement of drinking water supply for the people is being done by exploiting various streams/ rivers. Therefore, enactment of legislation to control the extraction of ground water in the State of Sikkim is not felt necessary. Rest of the States/ Union Territories have taken initiatives for enactment of the Model Bill. • Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under Ministry of Water Resources has issued directions vide letter dated 08-Aug-2006 to Chief Secretaries in 12 States and Administrators in 2 Union Territories having Over- exploited blocks to take all necessary measures to promote/ adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rain water harvesting.

• Directions have been issued by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) vide Public Notice dated 08-Oct- 2009 to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises. • Directions have been issued by CGWA to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development vide letter dated 06-Sept-2011 to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings. • Central Ground Water Board regularly undertakes IEC activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting competitions, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, printing of Meghdoot cards, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc.

(b) & (c) Water and Building Regulations are State subjects; steps for monitoring installation of rainwater harvesting system in buildings are undertaken by the State Governments. Building plans with provision for rain water harvesting system are approved by the concerned municipal/ state development authorities as per notifications of the respective state governments. The State-wise details of mechanism to ensure that rainwater harvesting system is in place in every building are given in Annexure I.

Annexure I State-wise details of existing mechanism in various States to ensure installation of rain water harvesting system in buildings

S.No. State Monitoring Mechanism in place 1. Chandigarh Occupancy certificate is given to owners of only those buildings,

where rain water harvesting system has been installed. 2. Gujarat Completion/ occupancy certificate is granted only after installation of rain water harvesting structure. 3. Haryana Instructions have been issued to all Administrators/Estate offices of Haryana Urban Development Authority to ensure that no occupation certificate is issued unless implementation of roof top rain water harvesting is made. 4. Himachal Pradesh The Himachal Pradesh Ground Water Act’ 2005 provides for construction of rain water harvesting structures by the Authority in the event of failure to comply with its directions and recovery of cost thereof along with penalty as may be prescribed. 5. Karnataka There is a system to monitor to ensure provision of rain water harvesting structures in Bangalore City through Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage (Rain Water harvesting) Regulations, 2010. 6. Kerala Rain water harvesting has been made mandatory by incorporating suitable provisions in Rule 101 of Kerala Panchayath Building Rules and Rule 109 A of Kerala Municipality Building Rules. A per these rules, concerned authorities shall approve plans and give completion certificates only if the building is in conformity with the provisions of the rules. 7. Madhya Pradesh Urban Local Bodies have been instructed to get a deposit from the person who is seeking building permission, for carrying out rainwater harvesting system in the building. After the construction is complete, an inspection is carried out to ensure that rain water harvesting system has been installed and the deposit is returned. 8. Maharashtra In Maharashtra, there is provision in the building bye laws, for the Authority to impose a levy of not exceeding Rs. 1000/- per annum for every 100 sq.m of built area for the failure of owner to provide or to maintain Rain Water Harvesting structures as required under the byelaws. 9. Punjab Estate officers have been authorized to monitor to ensure that rain water harvesting system is in place. 10. Rajasthan Every owner of the building for which rainwater harvesting is compulsory, is required to obtain a completion certificate, without which building cannot be occupied. Any person, who violates any provision of rain water harvesting is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven days or with fine not less than Rs. twenty five thousand but which may extend to Rs. one lakh or with both. 11. Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws Ordinance, 2003, provide for issuing of notice by the Commissioner or any person authorized by him in this behalf to the owner or occupier of the building and cause rain water harvesting structure to be provided in such building and recover the cost of such provision along with the incidental expense thereof in the same manner as property tax. In Chennai, new water and sewer connections are provided only after the installation of rainwater harvesting systems. Further, the technical staff of Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board are checking during every pre-monsoon period, whether the rain water harvesting structures are properly installed and maintained. 12. Uttar Pradesh Completion certificates are not issued until rainwater harvesting structures have been installed in the premises. 13. Andhra Pradesh The Govt. has issued orders directing all the Commissioners of Urban Local Bodies in the State to open a “Rain water Harvesting Cell” to motivate existing building owners to implement the scheme

and take up area wise interactive programme at regular intervals to educate the people on the importance of ground water recharging and rain water harvesting/ water conservation. 14. Puducherry While issuing building permits, owners are insisted for installation of rain water harvesting structures. 15. Jharkhand For Ranchi Regional Development Authority, monitoring is carried out through different Govt. agencies.

SAFETY OF MULLAPERIYAR DAM 26th March, 2012

RSQ *170

SHRI P. RAJEEVE

(a) whether there has been a proposal to reconstruct the Mullaperiyar dam; (b) if so, the status thereof; and (c) what steps have been taken to ensure safety at the Mullaperiyar dam, until such construction begins?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *170 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING SAFETY OF MULLAPERIYAR DAM.

(a) No proposal for reconstruction of Mulla-Periyar Dam has been received in Central Water Commission an attached office of Ministry of Water Resources for techo-economic appraisal.

(b) Do not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) An Empowered Committee for Mullaperiyar Dam constituted on the directions of the Supreme Court, to look into issues raised before it, is examining the issue of safety of Mullaperiyar dam (including seismic cafety) through expert agencies and the matter is subjudice.

WATER LEAKAGE IN FARAKKA DAM 26th March, 2012

RSQ *172

SHRI BALAVANT ALIAS BAL APTE

(a) whether thousands of cusecs of water has flown down into Bangladesh due to leakage in Farakka dam; (b) whether Government has set up any inquiry in this matter; (c) by when, the inquiry report is likely to be received; (d) whether Government has found any nexus between officers and Government of Bangladesh; and (e) if so, the details of the action being taken against guilty persons found involved in the incident?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. +*172 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE IN FARAKKA DAM

(a) Farakka Barrage is a barrage meant for diversion of maximum 1130 cumec (40000 cusec) of water from the river Ganga to the Feeder canal at a Pond level of 72.00 feet. Excess water after meeting the requirement of feeder canal has to be released downstream in the the river Ganga, which flows down into Bangladesh. Due to the failure of two under-sluice gates of Farakka Barrage on 29.6.2011 and 9.12.2011 additional water was discharged downstream till the bays were plugged on 29.2.2012 and 12.3.2012.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(c) The enquiry report was received on 22nd March, 2012.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) Does not arise.

OPTIMUM USE OF IRRIGATION FACILITIES 26th March, 2012

RSQ *180

SHRI SYED AZEEZ PASHA

(a) whether it is a fact that poor knowledge of irrigation and excessive use of water has led to salination of fields all over the country; (b) whether there is any system to caution water users that water should be used carefully and not excessively; (c) which is the body which educates the public on this aspect; (d) what steps Government is taking to ensure that water-logging and salination by irrigated water do not destroy arable land all over the country; and (e) the measures proposed to stop such wastage due to poor use of irrigation facilities?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*180 REGARDING OPTIMUM USE OF IRRIGATION FACILITIES BY SHRI SYED AZEEZ PASHA TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2012.

(a) Waterlogging and consequent salination result from excessive irrigation and other reasons like flat topography, existence of hard pan at shallow depth, compulsion of development like constructions of road, railway and flood protection embankments leading to reduction or blockage of water-way, high intense rainfall with deficient drainage and seepage through unlined canals.

(b) & (c) Under Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM) Programme, which is under implementation by the Ministry of Water Resources, water users are imparted training on scientific and efficient management of water, visit to important project sites and demonstrations of tested technology. The institutions involved in undertaking this activity are Water and Land Management Institutes (WALMIs), Indian Council & Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes and other reputed states and central institutes.

(d) & (e) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) launched a Command Area Development (CAD) Programme in the year 1974-75. The main objective of the programme is to enhance utilization of irrigation potential created and improve agricultural productivity and production on a sustainable basis through integrated and coordinated approach involving multidisciplinary team. Under the programme, financial assistance is provided by the Central Government to the state governments in the form of grant. The programme was restructured and renamed as Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM) Programme w.e.f. 1st April 2004. Now, the scheme is being implemented as a State Sector Scheme during the XI Five Year Plan (2008-09 to 2011-12). The important components under the CAD&WM Programme related to preventive and remedial measures of waterlogging include (i) construction of field drains, inter-mediate and linked drains for letting out surplus water due to over irrigation; (ii) Reclamation of waterlogged areas in irrigated commands through construction of surface and including bio-drainage and sub-surface drainage,included since 1st April, 1996; (iii) Software components such as training to farmers and field functionaries and officials, adaptive trials and demonstrations, seminars/conferences/workshops.Central Assistance to states is being provided for the above three components under CAD&WM Programme. The financing pattern for components (i) and (ii) is 50:50 and for (iii) 75:25 between the Centre and State/farmers in the XI Plan So far, 823 schemes of nine states have been approved for reclamation of 122.532 th ha waterlogged areas at an estimated cost of Rs.19538.90 lakh. Out of this, an area of about 60.87 th ha has been reported to be reclaimed by these states till March, 2011.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India is also implementing Farmers’ Participatory Action Research Programme (FPARP) throughout the country on farmers’ field with the help of Agricultural Universities, ICAR Research Institutes, ICRISAT and WALMIs etc. for conducting demonstrations. FPARP involves field demonstration of technologies developed by the institutes which will increase agriculture productivity and profitability or in other words will enhance yield and income per drop of water. As per information furnished by CWC, in the first phase of the Programme started in Rabi season 2007-08, 4892 demonstrations were carried out and Rs.21.59crore were released by the Government of India. During Phase - II of the programme, total fund of Rs.1431 lakh has been released to carry out 2921 demonstrations out of which 964 have been completed.

NATIONAL WATER POLICY 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1384

SHRI MOTILAL VORA

(a) whether Government''s attention has been drawn towards the draft of National Water Policy which is recently made public, if so, the salient features thereof; (b) the parts of country where water shortage is being felt and the main reasons therefor; (c) whether it is also a fact that infrastructural facilities to utilize abundant water resources in eastern and northeastern parts of country, are not very good; and (d) the steps being taken by Government to address the problem of acute shortage of water which would be faced by the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. The Salient Features of the Draft National Water Policy are enclosed as Annex-I

(b) Water availability in India is dependent on the South-West and North-East monsoons with rainfall varying from over 10,000 mm in North East to less than 100 mm in North West parts.

(c) As per information available, the number of large dams and status of groundwater utilization in eastern and north eastern States are enclosed as Annex-II

(d) With a view to meet the growing demand for water, several measures for development and management of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments, which inter-alia, include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to groundwater, adoption of better management practices etc. The Government of India provides Central Assistance to the State Governments through various schemes / programmes.

The Government of India has launched National Water Mission. The main objective of National Water Mission is “conservation of Water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management”.

Annex - I

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. +1384 to be answered on 26.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012) 1. Even while recognizing that the States have the right to frame suitable policies, laws and regulations on water, the draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, public trust doctrine, amendment of the Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

2. Basic minimum quantity for essential health & hygiene and sustenance of ecology has been defined as pre- emptive need, which must be ensured. Water has been recognized as economic good, over and above pre-emptive need, for the first time, which would promote maximization of value of water and its conservation and efficient use.

3. The draft NWP, 2012 presents a holistic picture of ecological need of the river rather than restricting it to only minimum flow requirement. It states that the ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

4. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes the need to adapt to climate change scenario in planning and implementation of water resources projects. Coping strategies for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

5. Need and approaches towards enhancing water availability have been stipulated. Direct use of rainfall and avoidance of inadvertent evapo-transpiration have been proposed as the new additional strategies for augmenting utilizable water resources.

6. Mapping of the aquifers to know the quantum and quality of ground water resources (replenishable as well as non-replenishable) in the country has been proposed with provision of periodic updation.

7. Water use efficiency has been emphasized. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing should be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

8. Provision of setting up of Water Regulatory Authority and adequate water pricing to incentivize recycle and re-use has been specified.

9. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

10. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes reversal of heavy under-pricing of electricity, which leads to wasteful use of both electricity and water.

11. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes encroachment and diversion of water bodies and emphasizes the need for their restoration with community participation.

12. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes setting aside a suitable percentage of the costs of infrastructure development, which along with collected water charges, may be utilized for repair and maintenance. Contract for construction of projects should have inbuilt provision for longer periods of proper maintenance and handing over back the infrastructure in good condition.

13. Pari-passu planning and execution of all components of water resources projects have been proposed so that intended benefits start accruing immediately after completion and there is no gap between potential created and potential utilized.

14. All water resources projects, including hydro power projects, should be planned to the extent feasible as multi-purpose projects with provision of storage to derive maximum benefit from available topology and water resources.

15. Project affected families to be made partners in progress and given a share in the benefits comparable to project benefitted families, who may bear part of the cost of resettlement & rehabilitation through adequate pricing.

16. The draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on preparedness for flood / drought with coping up mechanisms as an option. Frequency based flood inundation maps should be prepared to evolve coping strategies.

17. There is a need to remove the large disparity between stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas to bring equality between rural and urban people.

18. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes a forum at the national level to deliberate upon issues relating to water and evolve consensus, co-operation and reconciliation amongst party States. A similar mechanism should be established within each State to amicably resolve differences in competing demands for water amongst different users of water, as also between different parts of the State.

19. The “Service Provider” role of the state should be gradually shifted to that of a regulator of services and facilitator for strengthening the institutions responsible for planning, implementation and management of water resources. The water related services should be transferred to community and / or private sector with appropriate “Public Private Partnership” model.

20. Appropriate institutional arrangements for each river basin should be developed to collect and collate all data on regular basis with regard to rainfall, river flows, area irrigated by crops and by source, utilizations for various uses by both surface and ground water and to publish water accounts on ten daily basis every year for each river basin with appropriate water budgets and water accounts based on the hydrologic balances.

21. The darft NWP, 2012 proposes negotiations about sharing and management of water of international rivers on bilateral basis in consultative association with riparian States keeping paramount the national interests.

22. All hydrological data other than those classified as secret on national security consideration should be in public domain. Setting up of a National Water Informatics Center has been proposed.

23. Continuing research and advancement in technology should be promoted to address the issues in water sector in a scientific manner. Innovations in water resources sector should be recognized and awarded. A center for research in water policy should also be established to evolve policy directives for changing scenario of water resources.

24. It is necessary to give adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

Annex - II

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. +1384 to be answered on 26.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding National Water Policy.)

States/UTs Nos of Large Dams Annual Replenishable Annual Ground Completed as on Ground Water Water January 2009 Resource in BCM Draft in BCM Eastern States/UTs Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2 0.33 0.01 Bihar 24 29.19 10.77 Jharkhand 49 5.58 1.09 Orissa 157 23.09 3.85 West Bengal 28 30.36 11.65

North Eastern States Arunachal Pradesh 1 2.56 0.00 Assam 2 27.23 5.44 Manipur 2 0.38 0.00 Meghalaya 5 1.15 0.00 Mizoram 0 0.04 0.00 Nagaland 0 0.36 0.01 Sikkim 2 0.08 0.01 Tripura 1 2.19 0.17

All Over India 4711 433.02 230.62

WATER LEVEL OF BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1385

SHRI BIRENDRA PRASAD BAISHYA

(a) whether Government has taken note of sudden change of water level of Brahmaputra river during the last ten years which either receded and almost dried up or rose upto several metres; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of practices being adopted by Government to monitor water level of the Brahmaputra river, including other rivers which are originating from Tibet, during a year, particularly issues raised about water diversion and construction of dam on Brahmaputra river by China?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) No Sir, the changes in the river water flow is a natural phenomenon dependent on various hydro- meteorological and climatological factors. On River Siang, Central Water Commission (CWC) maintains two gauge and discharge (G&D) sites at Tuting and Passighat in Arunachal Pradesh. After confluence of river Siang with river Lohit & Dehang, the river Siang is known as Brahmaputra on which hydrological data on three more G&D sites including Panchratna site, are collected by CWC on daily basis. CWC has observed that the Average Annual Discharge of Brahmaputra river at Panchratna site was highest at 621 BCM during 2004-05, then receded to 385 BCM in year 2006-07 and the average annual discharge during the last ten years is about 499 BCM. The lean season data also do not show any receding trend. These rise and fall in annual runoff are due to natural variation in the rainfall.

(c) CWC collect and analyze the hydrological data relating to all major rivers including Brahmaputra in the country. CWC maintain river water level and discharge data at Tuting in Upper Siang District near the border to Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Further, Government of India keeps a constant watch on all developments in the region having bearing on India’s interest and takes necessary measures to protect them. In this regard, in October, 2011, Vice Minister of Chinese Ministry of Water Resources also stated that the Chinese Government has no plan to conduct any diversification project on Yarlung Zangbo/Brahmaputra River. Government has ascertained that construction activity on Brahmaputra river at Zangmu on the Chinese side is a Run of the River hydro electric project, which does not store water and will not adversely impact the downstream areas in India.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE TO IRRIGATION PROJECTS OF MAHARASHTRA 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1386

SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI

(a) the details of the irrigation projects submitted by Maharashtra Government for environmental clearance; (b) the present status of these projects; and (c) the reasons for delay in providing environmental clearance to these projects?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Presently two major irrigation namely projects Jigaon Irrigation Project and Upper Pravara Project of Maharashtra are under appraisal in Central Water Commission for which environmental clearance of Ministry of Environment and Forests has already been submitted by Government of Maharashtra.

(c) Question does not arise.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1387

SHRI RAMDAS AGARWAL

(a) whether the Supreme Court on 27 February, 2012 directed the Central Government to immediately constitute a committee to plan implementation of Project on "Interlinking of Rivers" and also expressed its concern on inordinate delay and huge cost escalation over this ambitious project of the NDA Government; (b) if so, by when the Central and State Governments concerned are likely to constitute such a committee; and (c) what was the original cost then estimated by NDA Government and what amount UPA Government is now expecting to be incurred including cost of land required to be acquired for the project?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The Supreme Court in its order dated 27.2.2012 has directed the Union of India and particularly Ministry of Water Resources to forth with constitute a committee to be called ‘ Special Committee for Inter-linking of Rivers’. The Supreme Court in the order mentioned that “time is a very material factor in the effective execution of the Interlinking of Rivers project. As pointed out in the Report by NCAER and by the Standing Committee, the delay

has adversely affected the financial benefits that could have accrued to the concerned parties and the people at large and is in fact now putting a financial strain on all concerned”

(b) The Certified copy of the Supreme Court order dated 27.2.2012, received in the Ministry on 20.3.2012, is under examination for appropriate action.

(c) The initial cost of the Inter Linking projects assessed at prefeasibility stage was Rs.5.60 Lakh crore at 2002 Price Level. The Cost of individual project including the cost of land required to be acquired for project can be finalised only after completion of Detailed Project Report

FUNDS UNDER AIBP 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1388

SMT RENUBALA PRADHAN

(a) whether Government has requested to release funds under the Accelerated Irrigation Benifits Programme (AIBP) recently from various States; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the action taken thereon, so far?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) As per the Modified Guidelines of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) effective from December 2006, the grant component along with the State share must be released to the project authorities by the State Governments within 15 days of its release by the Government of India.

(c) Normally, during the review meetings on monitoring for the projects under AIBP, the State Governments are requested to release the funds in time.

PER CAPITA AVAILABILITY OF WATER 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1389

SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL

(a) whether it is a fact that the per capita availability of water has decreased in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, State-wise; (c) whether Government has done any assessment of the causes for decreasing per capita availability of water; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The per capita water availability in the country is reducing progressively due to increase in population. The average annual per capita availability of water in the country, taking into consideration the population of the country

as per the 2001 census, was 1816 cubic meters which reduced to1545 cubic meters as per the 2011 census. State- wise per capita water availability is not maintained.

(c) & (d) The average annual availability of water remains fixed. Hence, the cause of decreasing per capita availability of water is increase in population.

(e) Does not arise.

NEW NATIONAL WATER POLICY 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1390

SHRI TARIQ ANWAR

(a) whether it is a fact that Government is proposing a new National Water Policy; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that it would be a step toward privatization of water supply or commodify water; and (d) what would be its impact on farmers?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The Ministry of Water Resources has prepared the draft National Water Policy, 2012. The Salient Features of the draft National Water Policy, 2012 are annexed.

(c) No, Sir. The Draft National Water Policy, 2012, inter-alia, recommends that the water related services should be transferred to community and / or private sector with appropriate “Public Private Partnership” model. Establishment of Water Regulatory Authority in each State has also been recommended to fix and regulate water tariff system and charges; and also for regulating allocations, monitoring operations, reviewing performance and suggesting policy changes, etc., in an autonomous manner.

(d) Farmers’ interests are protected by Water Regulatory Authorities envisaged in the draft National Water Policy, 2012 and the recommendation to empower Water User’s Association.

Annexure

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 1390 to be answered on 26.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012) 1. Even while recognizing that the States have the right to frame suitable policies, laws and regulations on water, the draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, public trust doctrine, amendment of the Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

2. Basic minimum quantity for essential health & hygiene and sustenance of ecology has been defined as pre- emptive need, which must be ensured. Water has been recognized as economic good, over and above pre-emptive need, for the first time, which would promote maximization of value of water and its conservation and efficient use.

3. The draft NWP, 2012 presents a holistic picture of ecological need of the river rather than restricting it to only minimum flow requirement. It states that the ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and

should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

4. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes the need to adapt to climate change scenario in planning and implementation of water resources projects. Coping strategies for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

5. Need and approaches towards enhancing water availability have been stipulated. Direct use of rainfall and avoidance of inadvertent evapo-transpiration have been proposed as the new additional strategies for augmenting utilizable water resources.

6. Mapping of the aquifers to know the quantum and quality of ground water resources (replenishable as well as non-replenishable) in the country has been proposed with provision of periodic updation.

7. Water use efficiency has been emphasized. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing should be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

8. Provision of setting up of Water Regulatory Authority and adequate water pricing to incentivize recycle and re-use has been specified.

9. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

10. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes reversal of heavy under-pricing of electricity, which leads to wasteful use of both electricity and water.

11. The draft NWP, 2012 recognizes encroachment and diversion of water bodies and emphasizes the need for their restoration with community participation.

12. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes setting aside a suitable percentage of the costs of infrastructure development, which along with collected water charges, may be utilized for repair and maintenance. Contract for construction of projects should have inbuilt provision for longer periods of proper maintenance and handing over back the infrastructure in good condition.

13. Pari-passu planning and execution of all components of water resources projects have been proposed so that intended benefits start accruing immediately after completion and there is no gap between potential created and potential utilized.

14. All water resources projects, including hydro power projects, should be planned to the extent feasible as multi-purpose projects with provision of storage to derive maximum benefit from available topology and water resources.

15. Project affected families to be made partners in progress and given a share in the benefits comparable to project benefitted families, who may bear part of the cost of resettlement & rehabilitation through adequate pricing.

16. The draft NWP, 2012 lays emphasis on preparedness for flood / drought with coping up mechanisms as an option. Frequency based flood inundation maps should be prepared to evolve coping strategies.

17. There is a need to remove the large disparity between stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas to bring equality between rural and urban people.

18. The draft NWP, 2012 proposes a forum at the national level to deliberate upon issues relating to water and evolve consensus, co-operation and reconciliation amongst party States. A similar mechanism should be established within each State to amicably resolve differences in competing demands for water amongst different users of water, as also between different parts of the State.

19. The “Service Provider” role of the state should be gradually shifted to that of a regulator of services and facilitator for strengthening the institutions responsible for planning, implementation and management of water resources. The water related services should be transferred to community and / or private sector with appropriate “Public Private Partnership” model.

20. Appropriate institutional arrangements for each river basin should be developed to collect and collate all data on regular basis with regard to rainfall, river flows, area irrigated by crops and by source, utilizations for various uses by both surface and ground water and to publish water accounts on ten daily basis every year for each river basin with appropriate water budgets and water accounts based on the hydrologic balances.

21. The darft NWP, 2012 proposes negotiations about sharing and management of water of international rivers on bilateral basis in consultative association with riparian States keeping paramount the national interests.

22. All hydrological data other than those classified as secret on national security consideration should be in public domain. Setting up of a National Water Informatics Center has been proposed.

23. Continuing research and advancement in technology should be promoted to address the issues in water sector in a scientific manner. Innovations in water resources sector should be recognized and awarded. A center for research in water policy should also be established to evolve policy directives for changing scenario of water resources.

24. It is necessary to give adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

CONSTITUTION OF NORTH EAST WATER RESOURCE AUTHORITY 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1391

SHRI BIRENDRA PRASAD BAISHYA

(a) whether a consensus has been arrived at among the North Eastern States and the Central Government towards constituting North East Water Resource Authority as well as amendment in the National Hydro Power Policy, 2008; (b) if so, the details of steps taken by the Central Government and by when it would be finalized; and (c) if not, the details of steps taken by the Central Government to regulate inter-state rivers of North Eastern Region and to accelerate Development of the Brahmaputra river valley?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The consensus towards constitution of North East Water Resources Authority (NEWRA) has not been arrived amongst North Eastern States due to reservations of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Central Government has taken up with the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the draft Guidelines of NEWRA were again sent to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in April, 2011 for their comments. During the recently held 6th High Powered Review Board Meeting of Brahmaputra Board in January, 2012 at Guwahati, the representative of the State Government was also requested to expedite the State Governments comments on NEWRA. Further, as per the information available in Ministry of Water Resources, there is no proposal under consideration relating to above, for amendment in the National Hydro Power Policy, 2008.

(c) The amendment to Brahmaputra Board Act 1980 is under consideration of Ministry of Water Resources which envisages wider mandate for Brahmaputra Board as a Basin level Authority for Brahmaputra & Barak Basin.

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER RESOURCES 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1392

SHRI MAHENDRA MOHAN

(a) whether the Central Water Commission, the Central Ground Water Board, the Brahmaputra Board and the National Institute of Hydrology have commissioned studies to assess the impact of climate change on water resources; (b) if so, the details thereof including the progress made thereunder; and (c) the follow up action proposed to be taken by Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) One of the goals of National Water Mission is assessment of the impact of climate change on water resources. In pursuance thereof climate change cells have been set up in the Central Water Commission, the National Institute of Hydrology, the Central Ground Water Board and the Brahmaputra Board for initiating and coordinating climate change studies and other related issues.

Central Water Commission and National Institute of Hydrology have jointly prepared “Preliminary Consolidated Report on Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources”. Central Water Commission, with technical assistance from Asian Development Bank, conducted studies for three distinct areas of concern from climate change point of view, viz, (a) alterations of winter snow pack dynamics from climate change; (b) basin / sub-basin where ground water is major water resource; and (c) low-lying coastal areas where sea level rise will have impacts on surface and ground water.

A Statement indicating the studies, including research papers, related to the impact of climate change on water resources, completed and in progress, by National Institute of Hydrology is annexed.

(c) Planning and development of water resources is carried out considering the findings of these studies.

Annexure

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 1392 to be answered on 26.3.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Impact of climate change on water resources.)

List of Research Studies undertaken by National Institute of Hydrology

Sl. Title of Studies Status Important Findings NO. 1. Impact assessment of Completed Under a warmer climate scenario, snowmelt runoff climate change on the and glacier melt runoff cause an earlier response of hydrological response of the total streamflow and a change in flow and a a snow and glacier melt change in flow distribution. The seasonal analysis of runoff dominated total streamflow indicates that an air temperature Himalayan river (Spiti produces an increase in the pre-monsoon season River). followed by an increase in the monsoon season.

2. Hydrological sensitivity Completed On the basin scale, reduction in melt from the lower of a large Himalayan part was counteracted by the increase from melt basin to the climate from upper part of the basin, resulting in a decrease

change (Sutlej Basin). in the magnitude of change in annual melt runoff. The impact of climate change was found to be more prominent on seasonal rather than annual water availability.

3. Effect of climate change Completed For the range of climatic scenarios considered, the on runoff of a glacierized changes in runoff are more sensitive to changes in Himalayan basin. temperature, compared with rainfall, which is likely (Dokriani Glacier basin). due to the major contribution of melt water in runoff.

4. Effect of climatic Completed The result shows that melt is much more sensitive to variation on runoff increase in temperature than to rainfall. regime of River Chenab.

5. Impact of warmer climate Completed The study suggests that out of three types of basin, on melt and evaporation snow-fed basins are more sensitive in terms of for the rainfed, snowfed reduction in water availability due to a compound and glacierfed basins in effect of increase in evaporation and decrease in the Himalayan region. melt.

6. Status report on climate Completed Increase in areal extent of vegetation cover as well change and its impact on as rainfall over the last century has increased the water resources. moisture in the atmosphere through enhanced evapotranspiration, which in turn has increased the relative humidity.

7. Climatological variability Completed The average daytime and night-time winds were during ablation season 12.3 and 3.1 km/h respectively. Mean seasonal around Gangotri Glacier evaporation was 570.3 mm, which is high in (Himalayas). comparison to other areas at same elevation. Average relative humidity and daily sunshine duration were also high throughout the ablation season.

8. Basin-wise assessment of Completed This analysis provides scenarios of temperature temperature variability changes which may be used for sensitivity analysis and trends in the of water availability for different basins, and northwest and central accordingly in planning and implementation of India. adaptation strategies.

9. Changes in rainfall and Completed Like rainfall, the majority of river basins have also relative humidity in shown an increasing trend in the relative humidity different river basins in both on seasonal and annual scales. An increase in the northwest and central vegetation cover and rainfall over the last century is India. expected to transport more moisture to the atmosphere, resulting in an increase in relative humidity. Western rivers have a higher rate of increase compared to other river basins within the study area. This study provides scenario of rainfall and relative humidity changes, which may be used for the sensitivity analysis of water availability for different basins. Planning and implementation of adaptation strategies can be therefore followed.

10. Climate change and its Completed Climate processes are quite intricate which affect impact on flow the hydrological components in diverse ways. characteristics of River Increase in temperature may increase the snow and Beas upto Pandoh Dam in glacier melt but this trend depends on the extent of Indus Basin. snow and glaciers in the catchment and may not last long.

11. Climate change and its Completed Increasing precipitation along with increasing impact on flow temperature may increase the river flows during characteristics of River non-monsoon months, thus improving the Bhagirathi upto Tehri performance of reservoirs in these months. The Dam in Ganga Basin. reservoirs are susceptible to changes in the inflow patterns and their performance may improve or diminish in accordance with the revised inflow patterns. In addition to the quantity of inflows, timing of inflow vis-à-vis demand is an important factor in assessing the performance of reservoirs. Further, large reservoirs may absorb temporal variations of inflows (thus absorbing the impact of climate change for same amount of inflows) but small reservoirs are quite susceptible to climate change impacts.

12. Change estimation of Completed Across the Himalayan arc, glaciers exist in diverse selected Glaciers in the climatological and hydrological regimes and their Western Himalayan response to climate change and its impact on the region. water resources vary considerably. Glacier change is also influenced by its aspect and geomorphological characteristics. Understanding and quantifying the impact of glacier degradation in various climatological regimes of the Himalayas would help us in developing a cohesive understanding of the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. This could be achieved only by putting in place long term data generation mechanisms and comprehensive research strategies on Himalayan cryospheric system.

13. Seasonal characterization Completed The discharge showed increasing trend from May of ablation, storage and onward, reached to its highest value in July and then drainage of melt runoff started reducing. The maximum and minimum daily and simulation of mean discharge observed during study period was 8 streamflow for Gangotri. to 239 m 3/s. The mean monthly discharge observed for May, June, July, August, September and October was 28.7, 56.3, 110.9, 95.8, 34.8 and 12.7 m3/s, respectively. The distribution of observed runoff indicates maximum runoff in July (33.39%) followed by August (29.46%). These two months contribute about 63% to the total melt runoff. Almost similar trend of distribution of runoff is observed for all the years. The melt water yield during May, June, July, August, September and October was 0.12, 0.26, 0.52, 0.46, 0.16 and 0.04 m respectively. The melt water yield over the melt season is about 1.56 m. The strong storage

characteristics of the Gangotri Glacier are reflected by the comparable magnitude of runoff observed during daytime and nighttime.

14. Long term monitoring of Under the Gangotri Glacier melt progress stream.

15. Statistical Downscaling Under of the GCM for the Satluj Progress Basin.

NATIONAL PROJECTS 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1393

SMT GUNDU SUDHARANI

(a) whether it is a fact that many States are demanding for declaring some of the projects as national projects; (b) if so, the details of States which are demanding for giving some of their projects the status of national projects during the last ten years, State-wise; (c) what action the Ministry has taken on each of the above proposal, project-wise; (d) whether the Ministry would consider for giving two projects in a larger State the status of national projects; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a), (b) & (c) The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 7.2.2008 approved the scheme of national projects and also approved 14 projects as national projects. The list of 14 projects approved as national projects is enclosed at Annexure-I. After approval of 14 projects as National Projects, 13 project proposals from different states have also been received for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects. The status of the 13 proposals received from the State Governments for inclusion under the scheme of National Projects is at Annexure-II. (d), (e) & (f) No Sir, a new project is declared as national project after ascertaining its eligibility for assistance and availability of funds, clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board and on the recommendation thereupon of a High Powered Steering Committee and thereafter obtaining the approval of Union Cabinet.

ANNEXURE‐I

List of projects declared as National Projects:

Sl. Name of the Project 1) Irrigation (ha.) State No. 2) Power (MW) 3) Storage (MAF) 1 Teesta Barrage 1) 9.23 lakh West Bengal 2) 1000 MW 3) Barrage 2 Shahpur Kandi 1) 3.80 lakh Punjab

2) 300 MW 3) 0.016 MAF 3 Bursar 1) 1 lakh (indirect) J&K 2) 1230 MW 3) 1 MAF 4 2nd Ravi Vyas Link Harness water flowing across Punjab border of about 3 MAF 5. Ujh multipurpose project 1) 0.32 lakh ha J&K 2) 280 MW 3) 0.66 MAF 6. Gyspa project 1) 0.50 lakh ha HP 2) 240 MW 3) 0.6 MAF 7. Lakhvar Vyasi 1) 0.49 lakh Uttranchal 2) 420 MW 3) 0.325 MAF 8. Kishau 1) 0.97 Lakh HP/Uttranchal 2) 600 MW 3) 1.04 MAF 9. Renuka 1) Drinking water HP 2) 40 MW 3) 0.44 MAF 10. Noa‐Dehang Dam Project 1) 8000 ha. Arunanchal Pradesh 2) 75 MW 3) 0.26 MAF 11. Kulsi Dam Project 1) 23,900 ha. Assam 2) 29 MW 3) 0.28 MAF 12. Upper Siang Indirect Arunanchal Pradesh 9500 MW 17.50 MAF Flood moderation 13 Gosikhurd 1) 2.50 lakh Maharashtra 2) 3 MW 3) 0.93 MAF 14 Ken Betwa 6.46 lakh Madhya Pradesh 72 MW 2.25 MAF

ANNEXURE‐II

The details of proposals received from the State Governments for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects

Sl. No State Name of Project Present status 1. Uttar Pradesh Saryu Nahar Project The proposal is in the final stage of approval. 2. Uttar Pradesh Restoration of capacity of The proposal is in the final stage of Sharda Sahayak Canal approval. 3. Andhra Polavaram (Indira Sagar ) Investment Clearance of Planning Pradesh Project Commission for revised cost estimate is to be obtained by the State Government.

4. Madhya Bargi Diversion Project The proposal is under finalization. Pradesh 5. Andhra J.Chokkarao Lift Irrigation Proposal in prescribed format has not Pradesh Scheme been submitted by the State Government. 6. Jharkhand, Subernarekha Proposal in prescribed format has not Odisha, West Multipurpose Project been submitted by Bengal the State Government. 7. Andhra Dr. B.R. Ambedkar The proposal does not have Pradesh Pranahita Chevella Sujala investment clearance. Sravanthi Project 8. Odisha Rengali Irrigation Project Investment Clearance of Planning Commission for revised cost estimate is to be obtained by the State Government.

The details of proposals received from the State Governments for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects & not found eligible

1. Uttar Pradesh Kanhar Irrigation Poject The irrigation potential of the project is less than 2,00,000 hectare and hence not eligible to be considered as National Project. The State Government has been informed. 2 Uttar Pradesh Bansagar Canal Project The irrigation potential of the project is less than 2,00,000 hectare and hence not eligible to be considered as National Project. The State Government has been informed. 3 Uttar Pradesh Baghain Project The irrigation potential of the project is less than 2,00,000 hectare and hence not eligible to be considered as National Project. The State Government has been informed. 4 Uttar Pradesh Rajghat Canal Project The irrigation potential of the project is less than Phase‐II 2,00,000 hectare and hence not eligible to be considered as National Project. The State Government has been informed. 5 Maharashtra Bodwad Parisar The irrigation potential of the project is less than Sinchan 2,00,000 hectare and hence not eligible to be Yojana considered as National Project. The State Government has been informed.

SHARING OF COST OF SARDAR SAROVAR PROJECT 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1394

SHRI DILIPBHAI PANDYA

(a) whether Government is aware that payment of arrears towards sharing cost of Sardar Sarovar Project by the participating States viz., Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are not being paid by them to Gujarat regularly;

(b) whether Government proposes to take effective steps in this regard; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA) (a) As per the provisions of N.W.D.T. awards, Project cost of Sardar Sarovar Project is required to be shared among the four states viz Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Expenditure on the Project is incurred by Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) and statement showing details of outstanding dues from Party states are sent to the authorities of each state at the end of each month. Details of outstanding dues from party States on 31.12.11 as furnished by SSNNL are given below:-

Name of the State Amount (Rs.in crore) (1) Madhya Pradesh 2849.42 (2) Maharashtra 1305.56 (3) Rajasthan 430.24 Total: 4585.22

(b) & (c) The status of payment & dues are regularly monitored and discussed from time to time in Sardar Sarovar Construction Advisory Commttee(SSCAC) meetings Chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and the States are advised to be regular in payment. The last Sardar Sarovar Construction Advisory Commttee meeting has recently been held on 16th March 2012 at New Delhi.

RIVER LINKING PROJECTS 26th March, 2012

RSQ 1395

SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR

(a) the present status of the river interlinking projects in the peninsular component; and (b) what steps are being taken by Government to ensure consensus and cooperation of the concerned States?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) had formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development as early as 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the Ministry of Irrigation in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component. Out of these Feasibility Reports of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links under Himalayan Component (Indian Portion) have been completed.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposal and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects.

Further, after receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for preparation of DPR of both these links was signed by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the union

Minister for Water Resources on 3.05.2010. The DPRs of these links are under progress. The status of links under Peninsular Component of NPP is given in Annexure.

(b) The Government has constituted a Consensus Group headed by Chairman, Central Water Commission (CWC) and consisting of Secretaries of Irrigation/Water Resources Departments of the concerned States for arriving at consensus regarding sharing of surplus waters and to discuss issues of preparation of Detailed Project Reports by NWDA. So far ten meetings of the consensus group have been held. The consensus building for eight more links under Mahanadi-Godavari-Krishna-Pennar-Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar linkage system for taking up their DPRs with concerned states has been initiated.

The issues related with the inter-basin water transfer proposals under NPP are regularly discussed with the officials of State Governments at the meeting of the Governing Body (GB) and Society of NWDA. So far 57 meetings of GB and 26 meetings of Society have been held.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1395 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING PROJECTS

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * - FR completed(Taken up by the state as per their own proposals) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR com¬pleted & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report

RAJASTHANS SHARE OF YAMUNA WATER FROM OKHLA 30th April, 2012

RSQ *341

DR. PRABHA THAKUR

(a) whether Government is aware of the fact that Rajasthan is not getting its share of Yamuna water from Okhla; (b) if so, the details of the action taken by Government as despite its directions, the State Governments of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have not given its share of water to that State; and

(c) if no action has been taken so far, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. +*341 REGARDING RAJASTHAN’S SHARE OF YAMUNA WATER FROM OKHLA BY DR. PRABHA THAKUR TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.4.2012.

(a) The Central Government is aware of the fact that Rajasthan is not getting its share of Yamuna water from Okhla in full.

(b) & (c) The Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) has identified the possible reasons as losses in the carrier system, unauthorized lifting of water by farmers in Haryana territory and the need to take proper measurement of Ganga water brought into Okhla pond through Hindon Cut Canal by Uttar Pradesh. UYRB has advised the concerned officers of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh from time to time to release the full quantum of Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna water at Okhla and to stop the unauthorized lifting of water. Haryana has informed the UYRB that all the pumps drawing water illegally have been shut down, all pipes have been removed and special Police Stations have also been established to stop unauthorized lifting of water. The UYRB has also decided to establish a Gauge and Discharge observation site at Hindon Cut for proper measurement of Ganga water brought into Okhla pond. As the carrying capacity of the existing carrier system is inadequate, Rajasthan had submitted a proposal for construction of new canal and structures along with modernization and extension of existing canal system. This was cleared by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources in 2003. The project is yet to be completed.

MISUSE OF GROUND WATER 30th April, 2012

RSQ *354

SMT MOHSINA KIDWAI

(a) whether Government has recently admitted that inadequate and sub-optimal pricing of power and water were promoting misuse of ground-water; (b) if so, whether there is an urgent need to plug the demand-supply gap of water; (c) if so, the steps Government proposes to take in this regard; (d) whether in the absence of any regulation of extraction of ground-water and lack of coordination among competing users, the misuse of ground-water is increasing; and (e) if so, the steps Government proposes to take in this regard?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *354 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.04.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING “MISUSE OF GROUND WATER ” ASKED BY SHRIMATI MOHSINA KIDWAI.

(a) The Hon’ble Prime Minister, in his address at the inaugural ceremony of India Water Week held recently in New Delhi, had indicated that inadequate and sub-optimal pricing of both power and water is promoting the misuse of ground water.

(b) There is an urgent need to prevent over-exploitation of ground water and ensure its sustainable use.

(c) Water being a State subject, the Government has advised State Governments, interalia, to enact laws to regulate extraction of groundwater, to setup Water Regulatory Authorities for appropriate pricing and allocation of water, to set up Water Users Associations and to encourage recharge of ground water.

(d) & (e) While 11 States and UTs have enacted regulation for extraction of ground water, the other States are being encouraged to do so also. The Working Group for the 12th Plan has formulated a new model legislation for ground water regulation. It has also proposed mapping of all aquifers in the country with a view to promoting sustainable management. The Government is also creating awareness among competing users on the need for water efficiency. A National Water Mission with one of the objectives being the increase in efficiency of water usage by 20% has been set up. The Central Government has also set up the Central Ground Water Authority under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for regulation of ground water development and management.

SAPTA KOSI DAM 30th April, 2012

RSQ *355

SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL

(a) whether it is a fact that the Sapta- Kosi Dam has been delayed; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether Government has conducted any assessment on the possible cost overrun; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) No, Sir, At present, only survey and investigation works for preparation of joint Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sun Kosi Storage-cum-Diversion Scheme, with the Government of Nepal, have been taken up.

(b) to (e) Does not arise.

STATUS OF DURGAWATI IRRIGATION PROJECT 30th April 2012

RSQ *358

SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV

(a) whether Government has approved the Durgawati Irrigation Project in Bihar; (b) if so, whether all the clearances have been provided to this project; (c) the details of funds allocated for this project and the time schedule for completion of this project and the amount that has already been spent on this project till now; (d) whether it is a fact that this project was earlier started in 1976 and its completion schedule was fixed in 1980; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (E) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *358 REGARDING “STATUS OF DURGAWATI IRRIGATION PROJECT” BY SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.4.2012.

(a) Durgawati Reservoir Project was originally approved by the planning Commission in May, 1975 for Rs. 25.30 Cr. The second revised cost estimate of the project has been accepted for Rs. 983.10 Cr., (at 2009 Price Level) by the Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multi Purpose Projects in its 106th meeting held on 16.09.2010.

(b) Clearance of the Ministry of Environment and Forest and concurrence of State Finance Department for the project have been obtained.

(c) As per the information furnished by the State Government of Bihar, the budget provisions for Financial Year 2011-12 & 2012-13 are Rs. 12.45 Cr. and Rs. 152.09 Cr., respectively.

(d) & (e) Durgawati Reservoir Project was originally approved by the planning Commission in May, 1975. However, As per information furnished by the State Government of Bihar, the project is scheduled for completion by March, 2014.

FLASH FLOOD PROBLEM OF GUWAHATI 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2765

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) the details of projects implemented, so far, to address the flash flood problem of Guwahati including the river management under the city during the last ten years; (b) the details of loss of lives and properties due to generation of overland flow, resulting in urban flooding in the city during the said period; (c) whether Government has undertaken any comprehensive study for solution of such urban flooding there; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) As per the information furnished by Government of Assam the details of projects implemented by the Government to address flash flood problem of Guwahati during the last ten years are enclosed at Annexure-I to IV. Guwahati Municipal Corporation carries out the cleaning and de-siltation works of city drains annually to cope up with the flash flood during rainy season. Regarding the details of damage to the loss of life and property no such inforamto0in is available in Water Resources Department of Government of Assam.

(c) Yes, Sir

(d) & (e) As informed by the State Government, a comprehensive plan for storm water drainage problem of Guwahati prepared by M/s TAHAL Group has been undertaken by the Government of Assam. As per the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the study the estimated cost of the project is about Rs.722.00 crores. The Government of Assam is at present exploring the possibility of external funding for implementation of the project. However, one

component of the project i.e. Noonmati Drainage Basin Phase-I is proposed to be taken up by the Government of Assam.

ANNEXURE-I

STROM DRAINAGE SCHEME

From HUDCO loan and Government receipts Executed by TBCP, PWD (R) Irrigation, Water Resources (WRD) and GMDA

Year:- ( 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06)

Sl No. Name of the Scheme 1. Re-sectioning & Regarding of Mora Bharalu (WRD) 2. New Sluice over River Bharalu (WRD) 3. Installation of pump/pump house (WRD) 4. Beltola-Hatigaon area Drainage Scheme (GMDA) 5. Hatigaon-Dargah Path Drainage Scheme (GMDA) 6. Hatigaon to Dakhingaon Drainage Scheme (GMDA) 7. Santipur Durga Sarobar Drainage Scheme (T&CP) 8. Kumarpara-Machkhowa area Drainage Scheme (T&CP) 9. Nabin Nagar – Anil Nagar area Drainage Scheme (T&CP) 10. Lachit Nagar area Drainage Scheme (T&CP) 11. Bishnupur area Drainage Scheme (T&CP) 12. Drain near Chandmari Flyover (Irrigation) 13. Drain along M.R.D. Road to Zoo Narangi (T&CP) 14. Cleaning of underground drain 15. Re-Sectioning & Regarding of River Bharalu (GMDA/WRD) 16. Pub-Sarania-Rajgarh Road area (T&CP) 17. Re-sectioning & Regarding of River Bahini (WRD) 18. Islampur area Drainage Scheme (Irrigation) 19. Drain along bye-lane of Zoo-Tiniali (T&CP) 20. Krishnanagar area Drainage Scheme (T&CP) 21. Fancy Bazar area Drainage Scheme (GMDA) 22. Drain along Dispur-Narangi Road (PWD) 23. Desilting & Degrading of Baralu, Bahini, Mora Bharalu etc. (GMDA/WRD)

Under AOP from 2005-06, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2011-12

ANNEXURE-II

2005-06 1 Construction Storm drainage in some water logged areas

2007‐08 1 Desiltation City Drain

2008-09 1. Construction of Road & Drain at Pragati Path, USHA Nagar 2. Construction of Drain at Kalyanpur Road 3. Development of Drain along Basisthapur by lane No.3 4. Construction of Drain in bye lane No.1 Ward Street 5. Construction of Roads and Drains at Mithilapur, Janakpur, Jatia 6. Reseltioning of earthan Storm Water Drainage

7. Construction of Drain System and Road Restoration Santi Nagar Path, Madgharia No.2 8. Periodical Cleaning of Dam from Chandmari, Ghy line to Pragatipath link Road 9. Development of Drain along the existing PWD Road Patarkuchi 10. Construction of Drain at Bagharbari Satgaon Road 11. Construction of Drain at Anupam Nagar Path, Hatigaon 12. Construction of Drain and Culvert in Ananda Nagar, Bye lane No.1 13. Construction of Drain by the side of Srikanta Dutta Path, Udalbakra 14. Development of Drain at Hatigaon Haladhar Gogoi Path 15. Construction of Drain at Kharghuli Donbosco Institute 16. Urgent Macharised Cleaning of Drain on G.S. Road

2009-10 1. Construction of Islampathi Uzanbazar drain with slab 2. Construction of Road and drain at Jilika Path 3. Construction of Road with one side drain in front of Ohid Market 4. Construction of Drain at Arikati Bosti 5. Construction of both side drain Milanpur Masjid Path link to Md. Shali L.P. 6. Improvement of Roads and Drain of bye-lane of R.J. Ajanta Path at Six Mile 7. Construction of RCC Drain with cover slab of Ram Mandir Path, Col. J. Ali. Road 8. Construction of Balance portion of RCC box drain including road restoration at Tarun Nagar bye 9. Preparation of DPR for Water supply scheme, Drainage project under JNNURM 10. Development of Road & drainage system of Bani Path Bhetapara, Dispur 11. Installation of Flood Lighting 180 KVA GD Set underground drain system Development of

2010-11 1. Improvement of Ananda Nagar road providing Gurad wall cum Drain & RCC pucca drain Gr-1. 2. Road works & slab cum open drain of Happy villa road (Ph-II) Gr-1 3. Improvement of roads and drains of bye-lane of R.J. Agarwalla path

ANNEXURE-III

STROM DRAINAGE SCHEME

List of schemes of Guwahati Development Department undertaken by Guwahati Mechanical Division, W.R. Department Guwahati – 29.

For the year 2006-07

Sl. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Operation & Maintenance of the pumping station at Bharalu 20.00 sluice gate (Old & New) and desiltation of silts mechanically at river Bhararlu

For the year 2007-08 Sl. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Construction of drain with RCC cover to relief water logging 188.00 problem at Pandu (Mechanical part of sub-estimate. 2) 2. Construction of drain at Guwahati University Campus along 188.00 with installation of pumping facility (B) Sub-estimate No.2

(Mechanical Part) 3. Operation & Maintenance of the pumping station at Bharalu 24.41 sluice gate (Old & New) and desiltation of silts mechanically at river Bhararlu 4. Operation and Maintenance of trolley pump at different location 10.31 of Guwahati for flash flood

For the year 2008-09 Sl. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Digging & Desilting of Bharalu & Mora-Bharalu and others for 130.00 2008-09 2. Operation and Maintenance of trolley pump at different location 10.00 of Guwahati for flash flood 3. Construction of Rubble masonry flood wall on both side of river 123.39 Bhararlu from Nabin Nagar to lachgit Nagar (Ch.375M to 1400M) (Mechanical part for installation of 4 Nos. of pumps, 12 Nos. of sluice gates & excavation of earth for the year 2008-09) 4. Operation and Maintenance of pumping station at Bharalu sluice 16.00 gate for 2008-09

For the year 2009-10 Sl. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Desiltation & Cleaning of drains in Guwahati City for 2009-10 50.00 (a) Bharalu Mora Bharalu to Deepor beel 2. Operation and Maintenance of pumping station at Bharalu sluice 14.93 gate for 2009-10 3. Purchase of trolley pump for dewatering of flash flood 40.32

For the year 2010-11 Sl. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Desilting & Cleaning of drains in Guwahati City (a) Bharalu 66.00 Mora Bharalu (b) Silsaku beel channel and (c) Sarusala beel Channel

For the year 2011-12 Sl. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Amount (Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Digging, Regarding and Desiltation of River Bharalu and Mora- 150.00 Bharalu and others channel by excavation of earth, spoils and garbage with the help of fleet of machineries for 2011-12.

Annexure – IV

Details of projects implemented by Guwahati East Water Resources Division Ghy-08 to address the Flash Flood problem of Guwahati city

Estimated Sl. Physical Financial Name of Scheme Year Amount (in No Progress Progress Rs. Lakhs) 1. Drainage of sports complex for 2004-05 204.00 100% 100% National Games at Sarusajai area

2. Annual maintenance of Natural 2006-07 79.97 100% 100% drainage channel of Greater Guwahati (Clearing and De-siltation of Bahini, Bharalu and Basistha for 2007-08) GDD 51/2007/Pt/29 Dtd. 28/12/07 3. Construction of R.C.C. drain to treat 2007-08 825.02 100% 100% water logging problem of a portion of Guahati University Campus along with pumping facilities. 4. Improvement of Bharalu drainage 2008-09 450.00 100% 100% from Chainage 0.00m to 6230m. (Construction of Rubble masonry wall from ch. 375 m to 1400m.) 5. Annual maintenance of natural 2008-09 50.00 100% 100% drainage system of Greater Guwahati (clearing and de-siltation of Bahini and Basistha ) for 2008-09 GDD 62/2007/60 Dated: 5-9-08 6. Improvement and de-siltation of 2008-09 334.00 100% 100% river Bharalu from Ch. 0.00m.- Ch.6230m along with construction of R.R. masonry wall on both sides of river Bharalu from Ch.375.00m to 1400.00m GDD 62/2007/61 Dated:5-9-09 7. Construction of flood wall along 2008-09 400.00 100% 100% both banks of Khanajan Channel and NH- Way up to Khanamukh sluice gate and raising of internal roads on both banks Ph-I 8. Construction of storm water drain at 2008-09 400.00 100% 100% Pandu Boripara area (Construction of drain to relief Pandu area , Boripara area) from the water logging problem. 9. Clearing and de-siltation of Bahini 2009-10 74.17 100% 100% and Basistha for 2009-10. 10. Clearing garbage, water hyacinth at 2009-10 34.64 100% 100% Borsola beel from Hotel Nandan to its outfall (Reactivation of last year 2009-10. 11. Clearing and de-siltation of 2009-10 30.00 100% 100% Lakhimijan channel to divert storm water of Ganeshguri area to river Basistha. 12. Clearing garbage and digging of 2009-10 15.17 100% 100% Sarusola Beel from Himmatsingka motor works to its outfall (reactivation of last year scheme) GDD9/2009/69 Dated: 29-09-2009 13. Up- gradation of drain at 2009-10 101.41 100% 100% Dwarkanagar, Mathura nagar under TFC 14. Drainage of Greater Guwahati for 2009-10 161.55 100% 100%

augmentation of flash flood(digging and clearing water channel along oiL pipeline from Motoria to Bonda through Silsakoo beel) 15. Clearing garbage, water hyacinth 2009-10 34.07 100% 100% and aquatic growth from Hotel Nandan to its outfall at Bharalu river 16. Construction of drain with R.C.C. 2007-08 533.00 100% 100% Cover to relief water logging problem at Pandu area Ph-II ( Including installation of pump and pump houses ) 17. Construction of R.C.C. drain to 2007-08 200.00 100% 100% relief water logging problem of Pandu area Ph-I 18. Clearing of De-siltation of river 2010-11 74.37 100% 100% Bahini, water channel along oil pipeline from Last gate Chachal. De-siltation/ regarding of original course of river Basistha( Lakhimijan Channel) 19. De-siltation/ regarding of original 2011-12 14.00 100% 100% course of river Basistha (Lakhimijan/ Hatigaon Channel.)Ch.0.00m- Ch.2280m. & Ch.0/2280m. –ch.2800m/5080m. 20. Clearing and de-siltation of water 2011-12 16.00 100% 100% channel along oil pipeline from Super Market to Chachal R.C.C. Bridge 21. Clearing and De-siltation of river 2011-12 120.00 100% 100% Bahini ( By Mechanical and Manual means)

POLICY FOR WATER CHARGES 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2766

SHRI PARSHOTTAM KHODABHAI RUPALA

(a) why the Ministry in consultation with State Governments shape out a special policy for charges of water used for industrial purposes keeping in view the availability of meagre water resources for drinking and irrigational purposes and encourage industry to convert sea water for industrial purposes; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Water being a State subject, State Governments plan the utilization and allocation of water as per availability and demand and levy charges on different uses as per regulatory and development needs of the respective States.

The Thirteenth Finance Commission has, inter-alia, recommended setting up of a Water Regulatory Authority in each State to fix and regulate the water tariff system and charges for surface and sub-surface water used for domestic, agriculture, industrial and other purposes.

The Draft National Water Policy (2012), inter-alia, recommends that in urban and industrial areas, de-salinization, wherever techno-economically feasible, should be encouraged to increase availability of utilizable water.

NATIONAL WATER POLICY 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2767

SHRI D. BANDYOPADHYAY:

(a) whether Government''s attention has been drawn to ''National Water Policy: An Alternative Draft for Consideration’ by Ramaswamy R. Iyer published in the Economic and Political Weekly: Reviewed of Agriculture, June 25-July, 2011; (b) if so, whether Government is considering any change in its present water policy to emphasize micro irrigation programme to suit the small size peasants/ owner of agricultural land in the country; and (c) since women play important roles as providers and managers of waters in the household context, whether Government would ensure their actual participation in all water related institutions in managerial and policy making levels?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The Drafting Committee considered the “National Water Policy: An Alternative Draft for Consideration” by Shri Ramaswamy R. Iyer alongwith comments / feedback received from various stakeholders during consultation meetings and recommended Draft National Water Policy (2012). The Draft National Water Policy (2012), inter-alia, recommends that methods like micro irrigation (drip, sprinkler, etc.), automated irrigation operation, etc., should be encouraged and incentivized.

(c) The role of women in water resources management and conservation has already been duly recognized. The existing National Water Policy 2002 stresses participatory approach in water resources management, with necessary legal and institutional changes to be made at various levels for the purpose of ensuring appropriate role for women.

WATER RESTRUCTURING SCHEME 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2768

SMT MAYA SINGH

(a) the outcome of the World Bank aided water restructuring scheme in different States; and (b) the details of States being benefited by this?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The outcome of the World Bank aided water sector restructuring projects implemented in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, so far, are mainly as follows:

Madhya Pradesh - More than 2,03,000 ha increase in area in Rabi irrigation alone achieved, 13 villages of the project area received irrigation after more than 15 years, the average fish productivity of targeted reservoirs improved from 10-20 Kg/ha to 40-50 Kg/ha, the average fish productivity of village ponds increased from 0.5-1 ton/ha to 2-3 ton/ha and asset modernization of selected schemes through rehabilitation in 86% of the target irrigated area is in progress.

Rajasthan – 79 canal rehabilitation schemes out of 87 and 6 dams out of 8 dams rehabilitated, 519 Water Users Associations formed, irrigated area restored, efficiency of system increased, irrigation recovery enhanced and agriculture productivity improved.

Uttar Pradesh - Irrigation and drainage systems covering about 3% of the irrigated area (300,000 ha) rehabilitated and modernized in the pilot Jaunpur Branch basin using modern surveys and designs; over 500 monitoring groundwater wells installed to monitor the impact of drainage investments on the aquifer water table; passed the far- reaching Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission Act (2008), building upon the State Water Policy, which authorizes the Commission, amongst other things, to determine the allocation and distribution of entitlements for various categories of water use; 4678 water users associations at the outlet and 421 water users associations at the minor level constituted; training program delivered involving over 4500 Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department participants covering topics ranging from the technical (i.e. Auto CAD, GIS, Canal-Mod, MASSCOT) to the managerial and computers, information technology systems, modern equipment, and an enterprise management system introduced into the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department.

DEPLETING WATER LEVEL 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2769

SHRI JESUDASU SEELAM

(a) whether Government is aware of alarming decrease in the level of water in the water table in cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru and New Delhi; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by Government to improve the depleting water table resources?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Central Ground Water Board monitors ground water levels on regional scale through observation wells located in different parts of the country. Analysis of long term water level data collected during pre-monsoon period during the past decade (May, 2002 – May, 2011) shows that there has been decline in ground water levels in some parts of cities of Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Delhi.

(b) City wise details of water level fluctuations during the past decade are given in Annexure-I.

(c) ‘Water’ being a state subject, necessary steps to improve depleting ground water levels are undertaken by the concerned State agencies. However, various steps taken by the Ministry of Water Resources to improve the depleting water table are as under:

• Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the Model Bill to regulate and control development and management of ground water. So far eleven States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation.

• Central Ground Water Board has implemented demonstrative projects on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge during XI Plan. Projects costing Rs. 99.87 crore have been approved for construction of 1661structures in

21 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a Manual on artificial recharge to ground water which provides guidelines on investigated techniques for selection of sites, planning & design of artificial recharge structures, economic evaluation & monitoring of recharge facility. The manual has been circulated to user agencies.

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

• Central Ground Water Board organizes IEC activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting completion, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, printing of Meghdoot cards, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc.

• Central Ground Water Authority has notified 82 areas in the country including for regulation of ground water development and management. In these notified areas, installation of new ground water abstraction structures is not permitted without prior specific approval of the Authority/ Authorized officer. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in the notified areas.

Water Level Fluctuation & Frequency Distribution of Different Ranges from Pre Monsoon 2002 to Pre Monsoon 2011 in Hyderabad cit

S Name No. of . of wells Range in m Rise Fall Total N Block Analy o. sed Rise Fall 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m Rise Fall 1 Shaiki 3. 3. 0. 0. 0. 100. 0. 100. 1 - - 00.00 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00 1 pet 32 32 00 00 00 00 00 00 2 Golco 1. 1. 100. 0. 0. 0. 0. 100. 1 - - 1 0 0 0.00 0 1 00.00 nda 85 85 00 00 00 00 00 00 Total 50.0 0. 0. 0. 50.0 0. 50.0 50.0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 00 00 00 0 00 0 0

Water Level Fluctuation & Frequency Distribution of Different Ranges from Pre Monsoon 2002 to Pre Monsoon 2011 in Bangalore city

S. No. Name of Block No. of wells Range in m Rise Fall Total Analysed Rise Fall 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m Rise Fall Min Max Min Max No % No % No % No % No % No % No % No % 1 Ankel 2 1.14 1.14 7.28 7.28 1 50.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 50.00 1 50.00 1 50.00 2 Bangalore North 8 0.07 1.40 6.04 17.89 4 50.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 12.50 0 0.00 3 37.50 4 50.00 4 50.00 3 Bangalore South 3 0.10 8.33 - - 2 66.67 1 33.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 3 100.00 0 0.00 Total 13 7 53.85 1 7.69 0 0.00 1 7.69 0 0.00 4 30.77 8 61.54 5 38.46

Water Level Fluctuation & Frequency Distribution of Different Ranges from Pre Monsoon 2002 to Pre Monsoon 2011 in Delhi

S. Name of No. of Range in m Rise Fall Total No. District wells Rise Fall 0-2 2-4 >4 0-2 2-4 >4 Rise Fall Analysed m m m m m m Min Max Min Max No % No % No % No % No % No % No % No % 1 Central 2 - - 1.45 3.26 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 50.00 1 50.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 100.00 2 East 1 0.80 0.80 - - 1 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 100.00 0 0.00 3 New 10 0.70 4.76 2.05 8.76 2 20.00 1 10.00 1 10.00 0 0.00 3 30.00 3 30.00 4 40.00 6 60.00 Delhi 4 North 3 0.13 0.32 0.26 0.26 2 66.67 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 33.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 66.67 1 33.33 5 North 18 0.09 2.78 0.40 17.28 5 27.78 2 11.11 0 0.00 9 50.00 0 0.00 2 11.11 7 38.89 11 61.11 West 6 South 5 2.04 2.97 1.55 13.40 0 0.00 2 40.00 0 0.00 1 20.00 0 0.00 2 40.00 2 40.00 3 60.00 7 South 12 0.86 5.37 0.27 16.99 2 16.67 0 0.00 1 8.33 4 33.33 0 0.00 5 41.67 3 25.00 9 75.00 West 8 West 3 - - 0.23 0.90 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 100.00 Total 54 12 22.22 5 9.26 2 3.70 19 35.19 4 7.41 12 22.22 19 35.19 35 64.81

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DAMS 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2770

SHRI S. THANGAVELU

(a) whether it is a fact that some States are spontaneously engaging themselves in constructing a number of new dams across river affecting the right of riparian States; (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of dams constructed by the State Governments during the last five years and upcoming construction across rivers in the country; (c) the details thereof and whether Government has instructed those State Governments not to disturb the riparian rights of other States; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Irrigation being a State subject, the planning, execution, operation and maintenance of irrigation projects are carried out by State Governments from their own resources as per their own priorities.

(b) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(c) & (d) As per the Revised Guidelines for Investment Clearance by the Planning Commission in respect of Irrigation and Flood Control Projects all major and or multi-purpose and medium irrigation projects and flood control including drainage projects which have Inter-State ramifications will be subject to techno-economic appraisal in CWC and then approval by the Advisory Committee on Irrigation Flood Control and Multi-purpose projects in the Ministry of Water Resources before the investment clearance of such projects / schemes is accorded by the Planning Commission. The Revised Guidelines for Investment Clearance by the Planning Commission in respect of Irrigation and Flood Control Projects was circulated to All Chief Secretaries of States/UTs with copies to all concerned.

INTER STATE WATER DISPUTES 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2771

SHRI PARIMAL NATHWANI

(a) the details of inter-State water disputes pending with Government; (b) the reasons for arriving at an amicable solution in each case; (c) whether a high-powered committee on transparent allocation of natural resources has recommended "water" under the concurrent list; and (d) if so, how this would resolve the inter-State water disputes?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) At present there are 5 no. of inter-State river water disputes referred under Inter State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956. Their details are as follows:

S. No. River/Rivers States concerned Date of Date of Present Status Reference the Reference to the Central Tribunal Government 1 Ravi & Beas Punjab, Haryana and - April, 1986 Report under Rajasthan section 5(2) given in April, 1987. A Presidential Reference in the matter is before Supreme Court and the matter is sub-judice. Further report under Section 5(3) pending 2 Cauvery Kerala, Karnataka, July, 1986 June, 1990 Report under Tamil Nadu and section 5(2) given Pudducherry on 5.2.2007. Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by party States in Hon’ble Supreme Court pending and the matter is sub- judice. Further report under Section 5(3) pending 3 Krishna Karnataka, Andhra September, 2002 April, 2004 Report under Pradesh and ___ January, section 5(2) given Maharashtra 2003 on 30.12. 2010. Further report

under Section 5(3) to be given. 4 Mahadayi Goa, Karnataka and July, 2002 November, 2010 Report under (Mandovi) Maharashtra section 5(2) to be given 5 Vansadhara Andhra Pradesh and February, 2006 March, 2010 Report under Orissa section 5(2) to be given

Further, in the recent Judgment in Civil Writ No 3521/93 filed by Saryu Rai and others Vrs Union of India (UOI) and Ors before Patna High Court regarding proper share of Bihar in flow of water in Sone river, Hon’ble High Court disposed off Writ Petition with the direction to the Union of India to constitute a Tribunal under the provisions of the Inter State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956. As per ISRWD Act 1956, a Tribunal is constituted when a request is received under Section 3 of the Act from concerned State Government and so far no reference has been received from any State Government.

(b) The Committee on Allocation of Natural Resources (CANR) under the Chairmanship of Shri Ashok Chawla has interalia recommended that “the Committee sees an urgent need to have a comprehensive national legislation on water. This can be either done through bringing water under the Concurrent List and then framing the appropriate legislation; or, by obtaining consensus from a majority of the States that such a “framework law” is necessary and desirable as a Union enactment”.

(d) As per the report of the Committee on allocation of Natural Resources, the National law needs to define the position on riparian rights, so as to resolve inter-State disputes amicably.

DIVERSION OF NETRAVATI RIVER 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2772

SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR

(a) whether Government proposes to take up the diversion of west-flowing rivers, especially Netravati, to provide drinking water to drought hit districts; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Government has received any proposal from Karnataka in this regard; and (d) if so, the response of Government thereto?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Diversion of Water of west flowing Netravati river to east through Netravati-Hemavati link has been proposed by National Water Development Agency (NWDA) and the Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) of the link has been prepared. Netravati-Hemavati link proposal as per PFR envisages diversion of surplus water from Netravati basin to water short cauvery basin to irrigate an area of 33813 hectare under the command of Hemavati irrigation project in the drought prone Tumkur, Hassan and Mandya districts of Karnataka. No provision has been made for drinking water.

NWDA has also proposed diversion of water of west flowing Par, Nar, Auranga, Ambika and Purna rivers through Par Tapi Narmada link, which envisages diversion of surplus water of these rivers to water short areas of Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat.

NWDA has also proposed diversion of west flowing Damanganga river to Pinjal river through Damnaganga-Pinjal link which envisages diversion of water to augment M & I demand of Mumbai city.

(c) & (d) Government of Karnataka has not sent any proposal regarding diversion of Netravati river to Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India.

REPAIR OF RIVER BUNDS IN GUJARAT 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2773

SHRI DILIPBHAI PANDYA

(a) what strategy has been worked out by Government for repairing the damaged and weak bunds rivers in Gujarat (b) whether Government has offered money and suggested measures to fight flood in the coming years; (c) if so, the details of the plans; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Water being a State subject, investigation, planning and implementation of water resources schemes including Flood Control and Management Schemes are within the purview of the State Government. The Central Government renders assistance, which is technical, catalytical and promotional in nature.

(b) & (c) Yes, Sir. During XI Plan period, central assistance was provided to all the flood affected states for flood control and river management works under a state sector scheme, namely, “Flood Management Programme (FMP)”. An amount of Rs 2.00 crore was released to the Government of Gujarat under FMP. The Working Group on Flood Management and Region Specific Issues for XII Plan constituted by Planning Commission has recommended continuation of FMP during XII Plan

(d) Does not arise.

WORLD WATER DEVELOPMENT REPORT 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2774

SHRI DILIPBHAI PANDYA

(a) whether it is a fact that, as per the World Water Development Report, India is ranked 133rd in a list of 180 countries in its ability to make water available for its population; (b) if so, what are Government''s views on this matter; and (c) the action plan to resolve this problem?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. The United Nations World Water Development Report titled ‘Water for People Water for Life’, published in 2003, has ranked India as 133rd in the list of countries in terms of water availability per person per year.

(b) & (c) Government of India is aware of the challenges in the water sector resulting from reducing per capita water availability due to population growth, increasing demand for water for various purposes, over-exploitation of water resources, particularly ground water resources and deterioration of water quality.

Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management to ensure sustainability of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments to encourage sustainable development and efficient management of water resources through various schemes and programmes. The Government of India has launched National Water Mission. The main objective of National Water Mission is “conservation of Water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management”.

MINOR IRRIGATION SCHEMES 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2775

SHRI PRABHAKAR KORE

(a) whether Government has introduced any minor irrigation schemes in drought prone districts/tribal areas of the country (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of such schemes implemented in the country during the last three years; (d) how many farmers were benefited under the scheme during the said period; and (e) the details along with the funds released for the projects, district-wise and State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. Government has introduced State Sector Scheme of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to provide funds for implementation of Surface Minor Irrigation Schemes (SMI) in drought prone districts / tribal areas of the country. (b) The eligibility criteria for inclusion of SMI for assistance under the Programme are as follows: Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) schemes of Special Category States (North-Eastern States, Hilly States i.e. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand and undivided Koraput Bolangir Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Orissa) are eligible for consideration for assistance under AIBP provided that: 1. Each individual scheme has irrigation potential of at least 20 hectares OR 2. Group of schemes (within a radius of 5 km) has total ultimate irrigation potential of 50 ha AND

3. The proposed scheme has benefit-cost ratio greater than 1 AND 4. Development cost of the scheme per hectare is upto Rs. 2 lakh with the condition that wherever the estimated cost of the project is more than Rs. 1.50 lakh per hectare, the AIBP assistance would be limited to cost norm of Rs. 1.5 lakh per hectare only AND 5. Maximum time period within which they are to be completed is 2 years excluding the year of their inclusion under AIBP.

SMI schemes of non special category states (all other states not covered in special category states) are eligible for consideration for assistance under AIBP provided that

1. Each individual scheme has irrigation potential of more than 50 hectares AND 2. Located in drought prone/tribal area (as decided in consultation with the Planning Commission) AND 3. Proposed scheme has benefit-cost ratio of greater than 1

4. Development cost of the scheme per hectare is upto Rs. 2 lakh with the condition that wherever the estimated cost of the project is more than Rs. 1.50 lakh per hectare, the AIBP assistance would be limited to cost norm of Rs. 1.5 lakh per hectare only AND 5. Maximum time period within which they are to be completed is 2 years excluding the year of their inclusion under AIBP. SMI schemes included in the programme are eligible for 90% grant assistance of the cost of the scheme.

(c) State-wise details of Surface MI schemes completed under AIBP during the last three years are given in Annexure-I.

(d) State-wise details of farmers benefitted based on the information furnished by the State Governments under Minor Irrigation Schemes in DPAP/tribal areas under AIBP in the last three years are given in Annexure-II. (e) The details of funds released to the State Governments for minor irrigation schemes under AIBP in the last three years are given in Annexure-III.

ANNEXURE-I Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2775 for reply on 30.04.2012 regarding Minor Irrigation Schemes

Details of MI schemes completed during last three years under AIBP

No. of schemes completed

Sl.No. State 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total 1 Arunachal Pradesh 39 29 131 199 2 Assam 39 43 33 3 Manipur 24 1 50 75 4 Meghalaya 22 45 44 111 5 Mizoram 39 43 49 131 6 Nagaland 166 177 96 439 7 Sikkim 7 5 3 15 8 Tripura 42 17 22 81 9 Himachal Pradesh 0 0 36 10 Jammu & Kashmir 0 1 2 3 11 Orissa (KBK) 0 23 0 23 12 Uttrakhand 0 187 0 187 13 Andhra Pradesh 5 3 20 28 14 Chhattisgarh 36 22 34 92 15 Madhya Pradesh 21 58 55 134 16 Maharashtra 26 14 12 52 17 Bihar 60 60 18 West Bengal 23 0 33 56 19 Rajasthan 1 1 20 Karnataka 0 33 70 103 21 Jharkhand 0 0 131 131 Total 489 762 752 1990

Annexure-II

Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2775 for reply on 30.04.2011 regarding Minor Irrigation Schemes

Details of state-wise farmers benefitted from minor irrigation schemes under AIBP during last three years

Sl. No. of farmers benefitted

No. State 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total 1 Arunachal 3000 4932 2250 10182 Pradesh 2 Assam 13480 42532 60802

4790 3 Manipur 375 33 161 569 4 Meghalaya 1091 2473 1740 5304 5 Mizoram 890 1120 1144 3154 6 Nagaland 1368 486 378 2232 7 Sikkim 91 157 96 344 8 Tripura 1389 640 1294 3323 9 Himachal 0 0 3180 3180 Pradesh 10 Jammu & 0 300 600 900 Kashmir 11 Orissa (KBK) 2412 3462 0 5874 12 Uttrakhand 0 3787 0 3787 13 Andhra 2531 956 4581 8068 Pradesh 14 *Chhattisgarh 7272 4731 25685 37688 15 Madhya 1553 6903 9933 18389 Pradesh 16 Maharashtra 7226 4361 3403 14990 17 Bihar 5258 17525 0 22783 18 *West 13800 0 11410 25210 Bengal 19 *Rajasthan 0 112 0 112 20 Karnataka 71 461 2050 2582 21 Jharkhand 0 0 1782 1782 Total 61807 94971 74477 231255

*For these States, considering the average size of land holding (reported by the States) of each Farmer and potential created from MI schemes under AIBP as reported by the State Governments, the number of Farmers benefitted have been worked out.

Annexure-III

Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2775 for reply on 30.04.2012 regarding Minor Irrigation Schemes

Grant released to the states for minor irrigation schemes under AIBP during last three

Sl. State No.

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Total 1 Arunachal 30.780 48.6350 33.7883 113.203 Pradesh 2 Assam 577.9694 356.9030 1312.618 3 77.7456 3 Manipur 42.5403 40.5000 44.5500 127.590

4 Meghalaya 22.5018 110.1951 81.3011 213.998 5 Mizoram 36.4500 51.0921 42.1101 129.652 6 Nagaland 57.2860 70.0000 72.6525 199.939 7 Sikkim 2.6049 14.3639 33.7144 50.683 8 Tripura 31.3488 0.0000 34.8751 66.224 9 Himachal 37.8195 32.4000 47.1152 117.335 Pradesh 10 Jammu & 158.0534 110.7215 163.4678 432.243 Kashmir 11 Orissa (KBK) 40.5000 27.8538 0.000 68.354 12 Uttrakhand 127.0063 160.0600 232.7513 519.818 13 Andhra 0.00 0.00 141.75 141.750 Pradesh 14 Chhattisgarh 16.0383 131.7986 179.1856 327.023 15 Madhya 173.3724 202.5023 211.2880 587.163 Pradesh 16 Maharashtra 256.1439 77.2109 333.355 17 Bihar 32.3535 15.5303 47.884 18 West Bengal 0.00 8.10 4.46 12.560 19 Rajasthan 14.170 0.000 0.000 14.170 20 Karnataka 48.5066 34.6388 59.1674 142.313 21 Jharkhand 231.6474 224.4158 456.063 Total 1416.9477 1919.9089 2077.0794 5413.9360

DEPLETION OF GROUND WATER LEVEL 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2776

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) the details of depletion of ground water level in the country, State-wise; (b) the details of assistance provided to the States by the Central Government to check depletion during the last five years; and (c) the measures taken or proposed to be taken by the Central Government to check the depleting level of ground water in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Analysis of long term water level data collected by Central Ground Water Board during pre-monsoon period during the last decade (May, 2002 – May, 2011) has indicated that 44 % of the observation wells monitored throughout the country have registered decline in ground water levels and the remaining 56 % of the wells have registered rise. State wise details are given in Annexure - I.

(b) Ministry of Water Resources has implemented demonstrative projects on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge during XI Plan. Projects costing Rs. 99.87 crore have been approved for construction of 1661structures in 21 States. State-wise details are placed at Annexure – II

(c) ‘Water’ being a state subject, necessary steps to improve depleting ground water levels are undertaken by the concerned State agencies. However, various steps taken by the Govt. of India to improve the depleting water table are as under:

• Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the Model Bill to regulate and control development and management of ground water. So far eleven States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

ANNEXURE I

State-wise Water Level Fluctuation & Frequency Distribution of Different Ranges from Pre Monsoon 2002 to Pre Monsoon 2011

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Annexure II

State wise details of funds released for demonstrative recharge projects during XI Plan and under Dug well recharge scheme during 2007 – 2010.

S. No. State Demonstrative projects on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge (as on 31.03.2012) Cost of Fund demonstrative projects released approved during XI Plan (Rs. in lakh)

1. Andhra Pradesh 573.41 437.70 2. Arunachal Pradesh 493.11 409.38 3. Bihar 96.01 67.21 4. Chandigarh 776.03 543.22 5. Chhattisgarh 268.80 150.40 6. Delhi 43.44 30.41 7. Gujarat 316.24 221.37 8. Himachal Pradesh 250.08 165.14 9. Jammu & Kashmir 143.47 91.28 10. Jharkhand 191.35 133.94 11. Karnataka 588.09 447.02 12. Kerala 94.14 77.60 13. Madhya Pradesh 860.91 633.38 14. Maharashtra 15.15 15.15 15. Nagaland 224.14 141.34 16. Orissa 464.36 325.04 17. Punjab 260.33 110.46 18. Rajasthan 404.78 235.06 19. Tamil Nadu 526.35 514.35 20. Uttar Pradesh 3286.23 2502.43 21. West Bengal 111.09 111.09 Total 9987.51 7362.96

NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON DAM SAFETY

30th April, 2012

RSQ 2777

SMT MOHSINA KIDWAI

(a) the details of dams that are more than a century old in the country, State-wise; (b) whether the National Committee on Dam Safety has submitted any report with regard to the safety of above dams; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) the action taken by Government thereon?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) State-wise details of dams that are more than a century old, is given at Annexure.

(b) National Committee on dam Safety (NCDS) oversees dam safety activities in various States/Organisations and suggests improvements to bring these in line with the latest state-of-art consistent with the Indian conditions. It acts as a forum for exchange of views on techniques adopted for remedial measures to relieve distress in existing dams. Generally the issue of distress in any of the dams is brought before the NCDS by the owners of dams who are responsible for their safety. As such NCDS has not prepared any report with regard to the safety of century old dams.

(c) & (d) Do not arise in view of (b) above.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2777 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.04.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON DAMS SAFETY

LIST OF DAMS MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD

S No. Name of Dam Year of Completion Andhra Pradesh 1. CUMBHUM 1500 2. SHANIGRAM 1891 3. LARGE TANK, PEDDAMALLAREDDY 1892 4. LARGE TANK, KACHAPUR 1896 5. LARGE TANK, KAMAREDDY 1897 6. LARGE TANK, JANGAMPALLY 1898 7. LARGE TANK, ADLOOR YELLAREDDY 1901 8. PAKHAL LAKE 1902 9. MALLAREDDY CHERU, BHIKNOOR 1905 10. UDAYASAMUDRAM 1906 11. CHOUDARI CHERU, POLKAMPET 1908 12. LAKHNAVARAM TANK 1909 Bihar 13. KHARAGPUR LAKE 1876 Chhattisgarh 14. KHAPRI TANK 1908 15. KURUD 1909 16. PINDRAWAN TANK 1909 Gujarat 17. BHADHAKA 1868 18. PANELIA 1882

19. REVANIA 1882 20. AJWA 1892 21. LALPARI 1895 22. VERI 1900 23. KHAMBHALA 1901 24. VIJARKHI 1901 25. ADHIA 1902 26. ALANSAGAR 1902 27. HANSHTHAL 1902 28. MOLDI 1902 29. RAJAVADALA 1902 30. MOTA ANKADIA 1903 31. CHIMNABAI-LAKE 1906 32. PANELI 1906 33. ANANDPAR 1907 34. KUVADWA 1908 Karnataka 35. THONNUR TANK 1000 36. MADAGA TANK (OLD) 1867 37. KOTTUR TANK 1888 38. BORANAKANIVE TANK 1892 39. MAIDAL AMANIKERE TANK 1895 40. HESARAGHATTA RESERVOIR 1896 41. BIJAWARA TANK 1906 42. DEEPAMBUDIKERE TANK 1906 43. HANUMANTHAPURA TANK 1906 44. KADABA TANK 1906 45. KUNIGAL DODAKERE TANK 1906 46. NIDASALE TANK 1906 47. NITTUR TANK 1906 48. RANIKERE TANK 1907 49. VANIVILASA SAGAR DAM 1907 50. MADAGAMASUR TANK 1908 51. MAVATHUR TANK 1908 Maharashtra 52. DHAMAPUR 1600 53. RUSHI 1800 54. MUDANA 1800 55. KALAPVIHIR 1800 56. VIHAR 1860 57. AMBAZARI 1870 58. EKRUKH 1871 59. MAYANI 1872 60. MUKTI 1873 61. RANKALA 1877 62. SHIRSUFAL 1879 63. TULSHI 1879 64. KHADAKWASLA 1880 65. ASHTI 1883 66. PARSUL 1884 67. SHANIMANDAL 1885 68. MHASWAD 1887 69. NHER 1889

70. BHATODI 1892 71. TANSA 1892 72. SHETFAL 1901 73. WADSHIVANE 1902 74. KHAIRBANDHA 1903 75. KHIRDISATHE 1904 76. PATHARI 1905 77. KUMBHALI 1907 78. PAWANPAR 1909 Madhya Pradesh 79. TEKANPUR 1895 80. SARRA 1896 81. JAWAHARGARH 1899 82. KHANPURA 1907 83. DINORA 1907 84. BIRPUR 1908 85. ANTALWASA 1908 86. BELGAON 1909 87. BASINKHAR 1909 88. LOKPAL SAGAR 1909 Orissa 89. SORODA 1896 Rajasthan 90. RAJSAMAND 1671 91. JAI SAMAND 1730 92. SWAROOP SAGAR 1795 93. HINGONIA 1862 94. CHANDRANA 1871 95. KHARAD 1877 96. KALAKH SAGAR 1883 97. TORDI SAGAR 1887 98. MADHO SAGAR 1887 99. FATEH SAGAR 1889 100. BUCHRA 1889 101. JASWANT SAGAR 1889 102. CHAPARWARA 1894 103. SAINTHAL SAGAR 1898 104. SHEEL KI DUNGRI 1900 105. RAM GARH 1901 106. MANDAL 1903 107. SARDAR SAMAND 1905 108. UDAI SAGAR Old Dam 109. UNCHA Old Dam 110. SONARIA Old Dam 111. MUNDLIYA KHERI Old Dam 112. JAISAMAND Old Dam 113. SONIYANA Old Dam 114. NAHAR SAGAR Old Dam 115. BANKALI Old Dam 116. BORDA Old Dam 117. KUKAS Old Dam Tamil Nadu 118. PERIYAR * 1895

119. PECHIPARAI 1906 Uttar Pradesh 120. BARWA SAGAR 1694 121. MAGAR PUR 1694 122. PACHWARA LAKE 1694 123. PARICHHA 1886 124. DHEKWAN 1909 125. PAHUJ 1909 126. SUKHRA 1909

*Periyar dam is located in Kerala, but owned and controlled by Tamil Nadu.

CONSTRUCTION OF KOSI MULTIPURPOSE DAM 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2778

SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) whether it is a fact that Government has recently signed agreements with Nepalese Government on crucial water cooperation between India and Nepal; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the status of construction of Kosi Multipurpose Dam in the agreement?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) No, Sir. No agreement has been signed recently. However, during the 1st meeting of India- Nepal Joint Ministerial Commission on Water Resources (JMCWR), issues related to cooperation in water resources were discussed. Both sides agreed to expedite the completion of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sun Kosi Storage-cum- Diversion Scheme in Nepal by February, 2013.

KEN BETWA LINK PROJECT 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2779

SARDAR BALWINDER SINGH BHUNDAR

(a) whether Government is thinking of reviewing the Ken Betwa Link Project during the Twelfth Five Year Plan; (b) if so, the details thereof and the manner in which the link project would be developed; and (c) how many districts of UP and MP would get benefit from this link project?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) No Sir, National Water Development Agency (NWDA) prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Ken-Betwa link and communicated to the party States. Modifications of the proposal and final Detailed Project (Phase I & II) Report preparation were taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned state and DPR of Ken Beta (Phase-I) has been completed by NWDA and sent the same to State Government of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. NWDA has taken up the Survey & Investigation work of Phase-II of link project. The Ken- Betwa link project has been included in the list of National Projects.

(c) Chhattarpur, Tikamgarh & Panna District of Madhya Pradesh and Jhansi, Mahoba & Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh will get the benefit from the Ken-Betwa link (Phase-I) project.

AGREEMENT WITH NEPAL FOR CONSTITUTION OF PDDA 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2780

SHRI C.P. THAKUR

(a) whether any agreement has been reached between India and Nepal on rapid constitution of the Pancheshwar Dam Development Authority (PDDA); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) by when the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Sapta Koshi High Dam and Sunkoshi Water Reserve Plan would be prepared; and (d) the names of the States of India to be benefited by this plan and the extent thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) During the 1st meeting of India- Nepal Joint Ministerial Commission on Water Resources (JMCWR) held on 15th February, 2012 at New Delhi, India and Nepal agreed to expedite the setting up of Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) at the earliest for implementation of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project.

(c) Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Sapta Koshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage-cum- Diversion Scheme is scheduled to be completed by February, 2013.

(d) An area of 9.76 lakh hectare in India in the state of Bihar is likely to get the irrigation facility from the Sapta Koshi High Dam Multipurpose Project.

DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2781

SHRI ISHWARLAL SHANKARLAL JAIN

(a) whether the National Water Policy''s draft which has been recently made public, ''scarcity of water'' in large part of the country has been highlighted; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether according to the draft policy, safe drinking water is still hard to get in some parts of the country; (d) whether country can really face scarcity of water; (e) if so, whether Government has taken/is taking appropriate initiatives with respect to water/drinking water under such emergent circumstances; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The Draft National Water Policy, 2012 inter-alia specifies that large parts of India have already become water stressed and that rapid growth in demand for water due to population growth, urbanisation and changing lifestyle pose serious challenges to water security.

(c) The Draft National Water Policy, 2012 stipulates that access to safe drinking water still continues to be a problem in some areas.

(d) to (f) With an average annual per capita availability of water in the country at 1545 cubic meters as per the 2011 census, India has become a water stressed country. With a view to meeting the growing demand for water, several measures for development and management of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments, which inter-alia, include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better management practices etc. The Government of India provides Central Assistance to the State Governments through various schemes / programmes.

The Government of India has launched the National Water Mission. The main objective of National Water Mission is “conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management”.

RENGALI IRRIGATION PROJECT 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2782

SHRI RAMACHANDRA KHUNTIA

(a) how many projects in the country has been declared as National Projects and how many projects in Odisha qualify to be declared as National Projects; (b) what is the status of declaring any project as National Project; and (c) whether Rengali Irrigation Project of Odisha is considered to be declared as a National Project or not and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 7.2.2008 approved the scheme of national projects and also approved 14 projects as national projects. The Government of Odisha submitted a proposal of Rengali Irrigation Project for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects, as per this proposal the irrigation potential of 288432 ha is proposed for creation, and as per guidelines of National Projects, a project is eligible for inclusion in the category of National Projects envisaging additional potential of more than 2,00,000 hectare (ha).

(b) A new project is declared as national project after ascertaining its eligibility for assistance, clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board and on the recommendation thereupon of a High Powered Steering Committee and thereafter obtaining the approval of Union Cabinet.

(c) The State Govt. of Odisha has to obtain investment clearance from the Planning Commission for the proposal submitted for national project and thereafter to obtain clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board ,High Powered Steering Committee and the approval of Union Cabinet for Rengali Irrigation Project.

PROPOSAL FOR CLEARANCE OF DRAINAGE 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2783

SHRI RAMACHANDRA KHUNTIA

(a) whether it is a fact that one proposal for clearance of drainage congestion in the coastal belts of Odisha is under active consideration of the Ministry; and (b) whether it is also a fact that one proposal at the Central level is prepared for reclamation of water logged area in the country and if so, whether the proposal of Odisha is included in it or not?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. It is a fact that one proposal for clearance of drainage congestion in the coastal belt of Odisha is under active consideration of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Government of Odisha has been requested to submit the proposal in the form of an ERM project as per Central Water Commission (CWC) guidelines for preparation of DPR of irrigation and multipurpose project.

(b) No, Sir. There is no single proposal in the Ministry of Water Resources at the Central level exclusively for reclamation of water logged areas in the country. However, the Ministry is implementing Command Areas Development and Water Management Programme (CADWM) of which reclamation of water logged area is a component. Under this programme the State Governments are granted central assistance for reclamation of water logged areas including those of Odisha.

WATER MANAGEMENT 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2784

SHRI K.V.P. RAMACHANDRA RAO

(a) whether Government is aware that a classified US report listed India''s three major river basins, Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra, among the world''s top 10 water conflict zones for the next ten years; (b) if so, Government''s reaction thereon; and (c) the steps being taken for better water management?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The Government of India cannot have access to classified US Report. However, Government is aware of a study by US Senate titled “Avoiding Water Wars” which inter-alia, brought out that the Indus Water Treaty has been the primary vehicle for resolving conflicts over the said water between India and Pakistan. A breakdown in the Treaty’s utility in resolving water conflicts could have serious ramifications for regional stability.

(b) The Government of India strives towards having cordial relationship with neibhouring countries as per the provisions of bilateral agreements / treaties including Indus Water Treaty.

(c) Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments to encourage sustainable development and efficient management of water resources through various schemes and programmes.

LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2785

DR. JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

(a) whether a number of districts of various States particularly Maharashtra have been badly affected by drought; (b) if so, whether the farmers of drought affected areas are being encouraged to adopt lift irrigation for the purpose of irrigation; (c) if so, whether Government has formulated any scheme for the funding of lift irrigation projects, particularly in Maharashtra; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The State Government concerned is responsible for notifying the drought affected districts of the State. After the notification, the State Government sends Memorandum seeking Central financial assistance from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) due to drought to the Ministry of Agriculture. During 2011-12, the Governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh sent Memoranda seeking Central financial assistance from NDRF to the Ministry of Agriculture in respect of 23 districts and 22 districts declared as drought affected respectively for the drought. During 2012-13, Govt. of Maharashtra has declared drought in 15 districts.

(b), (c) & (d) Irrigation being a State subject, the planning, execution, operation and maintenance of irrigation projects including Lift Irrigation schemes are carried out by State Governments from their own resources as per their own priorities. However, Central Assistance (CA) under AIBP is provided to the State Governments to expedite completion of the irrigation projects. The details of major/medium Lift irrigation projects of Govt. of Maharashtra approved by Planning Commission and the central assistance provided under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is at Annexure-I. The details of major/medium irrigation projects of Govt. of Maharashtra including Lift component approved by Planning Commission and the central assistance provided under AIBP is at Annexure-II.

Annexure-I Details of Major/Medium Lift Irrigation Projects of Govt. of Maharashtra approved by Planning Commission and the central assistance provided under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)

S.No Project Name Major/Medium Date of Approval by Central Assistance (CA) Planning Commission released under AIBP (Rs. in crores) 1 Tajnapur Lift Irrigation Medium 29.07.2002 6.430 Project Phase‐I 2 Kirmiri Darur Lift Irrigation Medium 13.10.2003 Not included in AIBP Scheme 3 Sonapur Tomta Lift Medium 13.10.2003 Not included in AIBP Irrigation Scheme 4 Haranghat Lift Irrigation Medium 16.03.2006 Not included in AIBP scheme 5 Krishna Koyna Lift Major 13.10.2009 335.787 Irrigation Scheme (New) 6 Tembhu Lift Irrigation Major 09.06.2011 Not included in AIBP Project

Annexure-II

Details of Major/Medium Irrigation Projects including Lift component of Govt. of Maharashtra approved by Planning Commission and the central assistance provided under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)

S.No Project Name Major/Medium Date of Approval by Central Assistance Planning Commission (CA) released under AIBP (Rs. in crores) 1 Bembla River Project Major 14.06.2007 619.868 2 Lower Wardha Irrigation Scheme Major 23.03.2007 154.688 3 Chandra Bagha Irrigation Project Medium 05.10.2007 22.69 4 Sapan Irrigation Project Medium 05.10.2007 78.605 5 Sulwade Barrage Irrigation Project Medium 10.12.2007 69.484 6 Sarangkheda Barrage Irrigation Medium 10.12.2007 48.949 Project 7 Prakasa Barrage Irrigation Project Medium 10.12.2007 44.268 8 Ghungshi Barrage medium Medium 12.04.2010 Not included in Irrigation project AIBP 9 Purna Barrage –II Medium 17.07.2010 Not included in AIBP 10 Shelgaon Barrage Medium 05.12.2010 Not included in AIBP 11 Waghur River Project(Revised) Major 19.05.2011 346.003 12 Urmodi Irrigation Project Major 09.06.2011 Not included in AIBP 13 Bodwad Parisar Sinchan Yojana Major 06.05.2011 Not included in AIBP

USE OF GROUND WATER IN RURAL AREAS 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2786

SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN

(a) whether Government has made surveys on ground water use in rural areas especially in backward areas and other States; (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years; (c) the views of experts in this regard; and (d) the plan of action prepared for the backward areas in using safe ground water for the Twelfth Five Year Plan?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water Organizations jointly carry out periodic assessment of replenishable ground water resources and their withdrawal in all the States in the country also covering rural areas including backward areas.

(b) As per latest assessment of ground water resources (as on 2009), stage of ground water development in the country has been estimated as 61%. State wise details of ground water resource assessment 2009 are given in Annexure I.

(c) Government of India has constituted a Central Level Expert Group for overall supervision of the reassessment of ground water resources in the entire country. The expert group has vetted the reassessment of ground water resources and status of their utilization (as on2009).

(d) The approach paper for the Twelfth Five Year Plan has elaborated about Ground Water Management as detailed below:

• In the rocky areas of central India, where recharge rates are lower, rain water harvesting and ground water recharge need to be supplemented by the creation of rainfed small sized reservoir/ water bodies, including farm ponds and dugwells. This would be done by converging the MGNREGA with the Integrated Watershed Management Programme. • Based on Aquifer Mapping exercise sustainable ground water management plans would be developed for each aquifer. This involves partnership of stake holders at the village level with hydrogeologist and social mobilizers, who would guide collective sharing and sequential use of groundwater based on a careful understanding of the storage and transmission characteristics of different aquifers.

Annexure I State wise details of replenishable ground water resources and stage of ground water development as per previous assessment (as on 2004) and latest assessment (as on 2009)

Sl. States / Union Ground water resource assessment (2009) No. Territories Annual Stage of Replenish ground water able development Ground (%) Water Resource (bcm) States 1 Andhra Pradesh 33.83 46 2 Arunachal Pradesh 4.45 0.07 3 Assam 30.35 22 4 Bihar 28.63 43 5 Chhattisgarh 12.22 31 6 Delhi 0.31 138 7 Goa 0.221 33 8 Gujarat 18.43 75 9 Haryana 10.48 127 10 Himachal Pradesh 0.59 58 11 Jammu & Kashmir 3.70 22 12 Jharkhand 5.96 30 13 Karnataka 16.81 68 14 Kerala 6.62 47 15 Madhya Pradesh 33.95 56 16 Maharashtra 35.73 50 17 Manipur 0.44 1 18 Meghalaya 1.2343 0.15 19 Mizoram 0.044 1 20 Nagaland 0.42 2.14 21 Orissa 17.78 26 22 Punjab 22.56 170 23 Rajasthan 11.86 135 24 Sikkim - 21

25 Tamil Nadu 22.94 80 26 Tripura 2.97 6 27 Uttar Pradesh 75.25 72 28 Uttarakhand 2.17 51 29 West Bengal 30.50 40 Total States 430.45 61 UnionTerritories Andaman & 0.310 4 1 Nicobar 2 Chandigarh 0.022 0.000 Dadra & Nagar 0.059 15 3 Haveli

4 Daman & Diu 0.012 99

5 Lakshdweep 0.0105 74

6 Pondicherry 0.171 98 Total UTs 0.59 34 FUTURE OF Grand Total 431.03 61 GROUND WATER 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2787

SHRI T.M. SELVAGANAPATHI

(a) whether it is a fact that a study report had indicated that future of water will be in danger if the current trends in its usage continue; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that the 432 bcm of ground water could be replenished if the necessary measures were taken; and (d) if so, the steps taken by Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) As per the report titled ‘India Infrastructure Report 2011’ brought out by Infrastructure Development Finance Company, India’s water future is in danger if current trends in its use continue. The report states that the total utilizable water in the country is 1,122 bcm, which appears to be just about sufficient to meet our present needs. Since the total available water is more or less constant, rising demands due to population and economic growth will strain the demand-supply balance. The Water Resources Group estimates that if the current pattern of demand continues, about half of the demand for water will be unmet by 2030 (WRG 2009). The report also states that of the 20 major river basins in India, 14 are already water-stressed. Nearly three-fourth of India’s population lives in water- stressed regions (where per capita availability is less than 2,000 cubic metres per year) of which one-third of the region is in water scarce areas (where per capita water availability is less than 1,000 cubic metres per year). Climate change will further aggravate the problem by causing erratic weather patterns. More extreme rates of precipitation and evapo-transpiration will cause more instances of droughts and floods, with disparate and complex effects at the sub-basin level.

(c) 432 bcm of ground water is the estimated quantum that is replenished annually through natural recharge, seepages from canals, water bodies etc. As per the latest assessment of ground water resources carried out jointly by State Ground Water Organizations and Central Ground Water Board, as on 2009, the annually replenishable ground water resources in the country have been re-estimated as 431 bcm. Based on various scientific studies carried out to demarcate the areas where decline of ground water level is on continuous basis and identify areas feasible for recharge, a concept report titled ‘Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water’ has been prepared by Central Ground Water Board, according to which a total of 9.42 lakh sq.km. area in the country is feasible for artificial

recharge. It has been estimated that annually about 86 bcm of surplus monsoon runoff can be recharged to augment ground water through construction of 1.11 crore recharge structures of various types in urban and rural areas.

(d) ‘Water’ being a State subject, necessary steps to implement artificial recharge measures are undertaken by the State Governments. Central Ground Water Board/ Authority has been promoting implementation of rain water harvesting and artificial recharge through various measures as listed below:

• Central Ground Water Board has prepared a Manual on artificial recharge to ground water which provides guidelines on investigated techniques for selection of sites, planning & design of artificial recharge structures, economic evaluation & monitoring of recharge facility. The manual has been circulated to user agencies.

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

• The Ministry of Water Resources has instituted 20 Ground Water Augmentation Awards & 1 National Water Award to encourage Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) /Gram Panchayats/ Urban Local Bodies/ Institutions/ Corporate Sector and Individuals for adopting innovative practices of ground water augmentation by rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, promoting water use efficiency, recycling & re-use of water and creating awareness through people''s participation.

• Ministry of Water Resources have circulated to the States/ UTs the Model Bill to Regulate and Control Development of Ground Water’, which provides for making roof top rain water harvesting mandatory. So far 11 States/Union Territories namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation.

• Central Ground Water Board organizes IEC activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting completion, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, printing of Meghdoot cards, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc.

PROPOSAL FOR DAM PROJECTS 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2788

SHRI T.M. SELVAGANAPATHI

(a) whether it is a fact that Government had received many proposals from State Governments to fast track dam projects in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that many States were creating hindrances in creation or addition of dam level; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Presently, 51 major/medium projects from various states have been getting central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) from Government of India including execution of dam portion in the project. Apart from this, at present 13 proposals of Major/Medium irrigation projects which include execution of dam portion also are under various stages of appraisal in CWC.

(c) & (d) No hindrances from the States of their own projects for creation or addition of dam level has come to the notice of Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India.

WATER SCARCITY 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2789

SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) whether it is a fact that the UN Report on Water Scarcity in the globe has recently been released; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) what has been stated about India in the report; and (d) what action Government proposes to take thereon?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) The United Nations World Water Development Report 4 has been recently released at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille. The report, inter alia, indicates India as hotspots in 5 categories, namely, increased water scarcity threat, flood prone, drought prone, elevated eco-system/climate change risk and poor access to sanitation.

(d) With a view to meet the growing demands of water, various measures are taken by the respective State Governments for bringing the available water resources within the category of utilizable resources to the maximum possible extent, which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better management practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of State Governments through technical and financial assistance.

UNFIT GROUND WATER 30th April, 2012

RSQ 2790

SMT MOHSINA KIDWAI

(a) whether it is a fact that ground water is unfit for human use and also for drinking purpose in many areas; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps being taken to correct the situation in future?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) As per ground water quality data generated by Central Ground Water Board during the course of Ground Water Regime Monitoring and various scientific studies like Ground Water Management Studies, Ground Water Exploration and Special studies, updated upto the year 2010, contamination of ground water due to salinity, fluoride, iron, arsenic, nitrate and heavy metals has been reported from isolated pockets in various parts of the country. State- wise details of districts from where ground water contamination has been reported from isolated pockets are given in Annexure I.

(c) The Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation provides financial assistance to State Governments under the centrally sponsored scheme ‘Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP)’. Under ARWSP, upto 20% of the allotted funds can be utilized to tackle water quality problems.

Annexure I State wise details of ground water contamination with salinity, fluoride, nitrate, arsenic, iron and heavy metals

S. State/UT Salinity Fluoride Nitrate Arsenic Iron Heavy No. (EC above 3000 (above 1.5 mg/l) (above 45 mg/l) (above (above 1.0mg/l) metals: µS/cm) 0.01 Lead (above mg/l) 0.05 mg/l) Mn (above 0.1 mg/l) Cr (above 0.05mg/l) Cd (above 0.01 mg/l) 1. Andaman& Andaman Nicobar 2. Andhra Anantapur, Chittoor, Adilabad, Anantapur, Adilabad, Anantpur, Adilabad, Chittoor, Lead : Pradesh Kurnool, Cuddapah, Chittoor, Guntur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, East Cuddapah, Guntur, Rangareddy, Nellore, Prakasam, Hyderabad, Kadapa, Godavari, Guntur, Hyderabad, Nalgonda Guntur, Mahbubnagar, Karimnagar, Khammam, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Karimnagar, Krishna, Nalgonda, Krishna, Krishna, Kurnool, Khammam, Krishna, Kurnool, Khammam, Warangal, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Kurnool, Mahabubnagar, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Medak, East Godavari, Nalgonda, Nellore, Medak, Nalgonda, Nellore, Nalgonda, Nellore, Srikakulam, Prakasam, Rangareddy, Nizamabad, Prakasam, Nizamabad, Ranga Vishakhapatnam Visakhapatnam, Ranga Reddy, Srikakulam, Reddy, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Vishakhapatnam Warangal, West Vizianagaram, Warangal, Godavari West Godavari 3. Assam Goalpara, Kamrup, Dhemaji Cachar, Darrang, Karbi Anglong, Jorhat Dhemaji, Dhubri, Naugaon, Golaghat, Kamrup Goalpara, Golaghat, Karimganj Hailakandi, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sibsagar, Sonitpur

4. Bihar Aurangabad, Banka, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Bhojpur, Gaya, Jamui, Darbhanga, Bhojpur, Buxar, Buxar, East Kaimur( Bhabua), Kaimur(Bhabua), Patna, Darbhanga, Champaran, Munger, Nawada, Rohtas, Saran, Siwan Katihar, Gopalganj, Katihar, Rohtas, Supaul Khagaria, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Lakhiserai, Munger, Patna, Madhepura, Purnea, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Nawada, Rohtas, Saran, Vaishali Saharsa, Samastipur, Siwan, Supaul, West Champaran 5. Chhattisgarh Bastar, Bilaspur, Bastar, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon Bastar, Dantewada, Dantewada, Dantewada, Dhamtari, Kanker, Koriya, Dhamtari, Janjgir- Jashpur, Kanker, Champa, Jashpur, Kawardha, Korba, Kanker, Korba, Mahasamund, Raigarh, Koriya, Raipur, Rajnandgaon

Mahasamund, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Surguja 6. Delhi North West, West, East Delhi, New East Delhi, Central Lead : Along South West Delhi, North West Delhi, New Delhi, North Najafgarh drain Delhi, South Delhi, Delhi, North West Delhi, in North, West South West Delhi, South Delhi, South West and South-west North Delhi, West Delhi, West Delhi districts Delhi Cadmium : Southwest Chromium : Northwest, South, New Delhi, East

7. Goa North Goa, South Goa 8. Gujarat Ahmedabad, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Anand, Banaskantha, Anand, Banaskantha, Banaskantha, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhavnagar, Kachchh, Banaskantha, Dohad, Dahod, Junagadh, Dahod, Jamnagar, Mehesana Narmada, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Kachchh, Mehesana, Junagadh, Kachchh, Junagadh, Kachchh, Narmada, Kheda, Mehesana, Kheda, Mehsana, Panchmahals, Patan, Narmada, Navsari, Navsari, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Panchmahals, Patan, Panchmahals, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Surat, Vadodara Surendranagar, Vadodara, Vadodara 9. Haryana Bhiwani, Faridabad, Bhiwani, Faridabad, Ambala, Bhiwani, Ambala, Bhiwani, Lead : Hissar, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Faridabad, Bhiwani, Hissar, Jhajjar, Hissar, Jhajjar, Jind, Gurgaon, Hissar, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Rewari, Kaithal, Kaithal, Karnal, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Hissar, Jhajjar, Jind, Mahendragar, Mahendergarh, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Gurgaon, Panipat, Rewari, Mahendergarh, Mahendargarh, Kurukshetra, Faridabad Rohtak, Sirsa, Panchkula, Panipat, Panchkula, Panipat, Mahendargarh, Sonepat, Rewari, Rohtak, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Panipat, Rohtak, Yamunanagar Sirsa, Sonepat, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar Yamuna Nagar

10. Himachal Mandi Una Pradesh 11. Jammu & Rajaori, Udhampur Jammu, Kathua, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kathua, Lead: Jammu Kashmir Kupwara Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar (Gangyal), Bari Brahma 12. Jharkhand Bokaro, Giridih, Chatra, Garhwa, Godda, Chatra, Deoghar, East Godda, Gumla, Gumla, Lohardaga, Pakur, Singhbhum, Giridih, Ranchi, Palamu, Ramgarh, Palamu, Paschimi Singhbhum, West Singhbhum Ranchi Purbi Singhbhum, Ranchi, Sahibganj 13. Karnataka Bijapur,Bagalkot, Bagalkot, Bangalore, Bagalkot, , Bangalore, Bagalkot, Bangalore, Belgaun, Bellary, Belgaum, Bellary, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Chitradurga, Bidar, Bijapur, Bijapur, Chamrajnagar, Bijapur, Chikmagalur, Chikmagalur, Chamarajanagar, Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Chitradurga, Dakshina Davangiri, Chikmagalur, Davanagere, Dharwad, Gadag, Kannada, Davanagere, Dharwar,Gadag, Chitradurga, Gulburga, Hassan, Haveri, Gulburga, Hassan, Haveri, Gulburga, Hasan, Davanagere, Dharwad, Kodagu, Kolar, Koppal, Koorg, Kodagu, Kolar, Koppal, Haveri, Mandya, Gadag, Gulburga, Mandya, Mysore, Raichur. Mysore, Raichur, Shimoga, Raichur, Udupi Hassan, Haveri, Kolar, Shimoga, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttar Tumkur, Udupi, Uttar Koppal, Mandya, Kannada Kannada Mysore, Raichur, Tumkur 14. Kerala Palakkad Palakkad, Aleppey Alappuzha, Idukki, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kollam, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Wayanad Quilon, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Wayanad 15. Madhya Bhind, Indore, Alirajpur, Balaghat, Alirajpur, Anuppur, Ashok Balaghat, Barwani, Betul, Lead: Balaghat, Pradesh Jhabua, Sheopur, Barwani, Betul, Nagar, Balaghat, Barwani, Bhind, Bhopal, Chhatarpur, Barwani,Damoh, Ujjain Bhind, Chhatarpur, Betul, Bhind, Bhopal, Chhindwara, Damoh, Datia, Datia, Dewas, Chhindwara, Datia, Burhanpur, Chhatarpur, Dewas, Dhar, Dindori, Guna, Dhar, Dindori, Dewas, Dhar, Dindori, Chhindwara, Damoh, Datia, Gwalior, Hoshangabad, Guna, Gwalior, Guna, Gwalior, Harda, Dewas, Dhar, , Dindori,Guna, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Raisen, Rajgarh, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Gwalior, Harda, Hoshangabad, Khandwa, Katni, Mandla, Satna, Sehore, Khargon, Mandla, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Mandsaur, Narsinghpur, Shajapur, Shivpuri,

Mandsaur, Morena, Katni, Khandwa, Khargon, Neemuch, Panna, Raisen, Vidisha Narsinhpur, Rajgarh, Katni, Mandla, Mandsaur, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Rewa, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Morena, Narsimhapur, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Neemuch, Panna, Raisen, Shahdol, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Sheopur, Sidhi, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Sidhi, Tikamgarh, Ujjain, Singrauli, Uajjain, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Umaria, Vidisha, East Nimar Vidisha Shajapur, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Singrauli, Tikamgarh, Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha

16. Maharashtra Ahmadnagar, Amravati, Beed, Ahmednagar, Akola, Ahmednagar, Lead: Ahmed Aurangabad, Akola, Chandrapur, Amravati, Auragabad, Amravati, Beed, Nagar, Akola, Amravati, Beed, Bhandara, Dhule, Beed, Bhandara, Buldana, Buldana, Chandrapur, Aurangabad, Beed, Buldhana, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Dhule, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Buldana, Dhule, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gondia, Jalna, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalna, Kohlapur, Latur, Gadchiroli, Jalna, Jalna, Jalgaon, Nagpur, Nanded, Hingoli, Jalgaon, Jalna, Nandurbar, Nashik, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nasik, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Nagpur, Nanded, Parbhani, Raigarh, Sindhudurg, Nagpur, Nanded, Ratnagiri, Satara, Osamabad, Satara, Solapur, Yavatmal Nandurbar, Nasik, Thane, Wardha, Parbhani, Pune, Wardha Osmanabad, Parbhani, Washim, Yavatmal Sangli, Wardha, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Washim, Yavatmal Solapur, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal 17. Manipur Bishnupur, Bishnupur, Thoubal Thoubal Meghalaya East Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills

18. Orissa Jagatsinghpur Angul, Balasore, Angul, Balasore, Balasore, Bargarh, Hexavalent Bargarh, Bhadrak, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Bhadrak, Cuttack, chromium - Baudh, Cuttack, Bolangir, Baudh, Deogarh, J.Singhpur, Sukinda valley Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Deogarh, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, in Sukinda Jajpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kalahandi, block of Jajpur Khurda, Ganjam, J.Singhpur, Kandmahal, District Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Nayagarh, Kalahandi, Kendrapara,Khurda, Nawapara, Sonpur Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Koraput, Mayurbhanj, Khurda, Koraput, Nayagarh, Puri, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Mayurbhanj, Sundergarh, Sonpur Nawapada, Nayagarh, Phulbani, Puri, Sambalpur, Sundergarh, Sonpur 19. Punjab Bhathinda, Amritsar, Barnala, Amritsar, Barnala, Mansa Bhathinda, Faridkot, Lead: Amritsar, Firozepur, Faridkot, Bhatinda, Faridkot, Bhatinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jallandhar, Gurudaspur, Mansa, Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Firozpur, Gurdaspur, Patiala, Muktsar, Patiala, Firozpur, Gurdaspur, Firozpur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Mansa, Muktsar Sangrur Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Sangrur Mansa, Moga, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Muktsar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Ropar, Sangrur, Moga, Muktsar, Tarn-Taran Nawan Shahr, Patiala, Ropar, Rupnagar, Sangrur, Tarn-Taran 20. Rajasthan Ajmer, Alwar, Ajmer, Alwar, Ajmer, Alwar, Ajmer, Alwar, Lead: Barmer, Bharatpur, Banswara, Barmer, Banswara, Baran, Banswara, Baran, Jhunjhunu Dist Bhilwara, Bundi, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Barmer, Barmer, Bharatpur, (Khetri Copper Bikaner, Churu, Bikaner, Bundi, Bundi,Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Deposit), Pali, Chittaurgarh, Chittaurgarh, Churu, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittaurgarh, Jaipur Dhaulpur, Dausa, Dausa, Dhaulpur, Chittaurgarh, Churu, Churu, Dausa, (SambharLake, Ganganagar, Dungarpur, Dausa, Dhaulpur, Dhaulpur, Dungarpur, Sanganer) Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, Dungarpur, Ganganagar, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jalore, Jhunjhunun, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Karoli, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Neemuch, Jodhpur, Karauli, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Karauli, Pali, Raja Samand, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Jodhpur, Karauli, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Sirohi, Sikar, Swai Rajsamand, Sirohi, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Pratapgarh, Madhopur, Tonk, Sikar, Sawai Partapgarh, Rajsamand, Sikar, Udaipur Madhopur, Tonk, Rajasamand, Sirohi, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur Sikar, Swai Madhopur, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur Tonk, Udaipur 21. Tamil Nadu Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Namakkal, Salem Lead : Chennai, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Dindigul, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Tiruvallur, Dharmapuri, Erode, Karur, Krishnagiri, Erode, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram

Pudukkottai, Namakkal, Kanyakumari, Karur, Manganese: Ramanathanpuram, Perambalor, Madurai, Namakkal, Tiruvallur, Salem, Karur, Puddukotai, Nilgiris, Perambalor, Kancheepuram Namakkal, Ramanathanpuram, Puddukotai, Cadmium : Perambalur, Salem, Sivagangai, Ramanathanpuram, Tiruvallur Thiruvannamalai, Theni, Salem, Sivagangai, Tiruchirapalli, Thiruvannamalai, Theni, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapally, Thiruvannamalai, Thoothukkudi, Thirunelveli, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Theni, Vellore, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar Thiruvallur, Trichy, Virudhanagar Tuticorin, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar 22. Tripura Dhalai, North Tripura, South Tripura, West Tripura,

23. Uttar Agra, Allahabad, Agra, Aligarh, Agra, Aligarh, Ambedkar Azamgarh, Ballia, Lead: Muzzafar Pradesh Aligarh, Hamirpur, Badayun, Allahabad, Ambedkar Nagar,Badayun, Balrampur, Etawah, Nagar, Hathras, Bulandshahar, Nagar, Auraiya, Baghpat, Fatehpur, Gazipur, Mathura, Jyotibaphulenagar, Chandauli, Etah, Azamgarh, Badaun, Bahraich, Balia, Gonda, Hardoi, Moradabad, Mathura Farukhabad, Baghpat, Balrampur, Balrampur, Kanpur Dehat, Allahabad, Firozabad, Gautam Banda, Barabanki, Bara Banki, Kanpur Nagar, Bhadohi, Budh Nagar, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnor, Bareilly, Basti, Lakhimpur, Lalitpur, Ghaziabad, Jaunpur, Kannauj, Bulandsahr, Chitrakoot, Bijnor, Mau, Siddartnagar, Jaunpur, Lalitpur, Mahamaya Etah, Etawah, Fatehpur, Chandauli, Unnao Kanpur, Nagar, Mainpuri, Firozabad, GB Nagar, Faizabad, Raebareli, Mathura, Mau, Sant Ghaziabad, Ghazipur, Ghazipur, Gonda, Sonbhadra Ravidas Nagar, Hamirpur, Hardoi, Kheri, Varanasi Hathras, Jaunpur, Gorakhpur, Cadmium: Jhansi, Kannauj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Varanasi city Kanpur Dehat, Meerut, Lakhimpur, Mahoba, Mirzapur, Chromium : Mathura, Meerut, Mau, Muradabad, Kashi Moradabad, Pilibhit, Rai Vidyapeeth, Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly, Sant Varanasi Mirzapur, Raebarelli, Kabir Nagar, Rampur, Sant Ravidas Shajahanpur, Manganese: Nagar, Shajahanpur, Siddarthnagar, Bahraich Sitapur, Sonbhadra, Sitapur, Sant Sultanpur, Shravasti, Ravidas Nagar, Siddarth Nagar, Unnao Unnao

(As per information from CGWB as well as State Govt.)

24. Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haridwar, Udhamsinghnagar

25. West Bankura, Bankura, Bardhaman, Bankura, Bardhaman, Bankura, Bardhaman, Birbhum, Manganese : isolated Bengal Haora, Birbhum, Bardhaman Hooghly, Howrah, Dakhindinajpur, E. Midnapur, pockets of North and Medinipur, Dakshindinajpur, Malda, Malda, Murshidabad, Howrah, Hugli, Jalpaiguri, South 24 Parganas, N-24 Nadia, Purulia, Nadia, N-24 Kolkatta, Murshidabad, N-24 Murshidabad, Nadia Parganas, Uttardinajpur, South 24 Parganas, S- 24 Parganas, Nadia, S-24 Parganas, and Malda S- 24 Praganas Parganas Uttardinajpur, West Midnapur Parganas

PRIVATISATION OF WATER RESOURCES 7th May, 2012

RSQ *422

SMT KUSUM RAI

(a) whether Government has announced privatisation of water resources of the country; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

WATER RESOURCES IN KERALA 7th May, 2012

RSQ *432

SHRI K.N. BALAGOPAL

(a) whether Government has studied the annual water availability and the need of Kerala; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Kerala has been assessed as a State with excess water resources than its need; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. *432 TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 7.5.2012 REGARDING WATER RESOURCES IN KERALA

(a) & (b) As per information available, the average annual yield of rivers in Kerala is 70.323 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM). Besides, the annual replenishable ground water resources of Kerala have been assessed as 6.62 BCM. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development in its report in 1999 had assessed the total water requirement for the State of Kerala for various uses as 30.9 BCM for the year 2050.

(c) & (d) The Kerala State Water Policy (2008) states that there is a mistaken notion that water is abundant in the State. Though the State receives an average annual rainfall of 3,000 mm, the undulating topography of the State coupled with deforestation and sand mining in the rivers lead to an accelerated draining of water to the sea.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 7th May, 2012

RSQ *436

SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) the details of recommendations of the Commission set up to offer suggestions on the plan for interlinking of the rivers in the country; (b) whether any views have been expressed by the Supreme Court on interlinking of rivers; (c) if so, Government’s point of view on interlinking of rivers; (d) whether Government intends to implement the plan of interlinking of the rivers; and (e) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. +*436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.05.2012 IN RAJYASABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS.

(a) No such commission has been set up. However, a Task Force on Inter Linking of Rivers (TF-ILR) under the Chairmanship of Shri Suresh P. Prabhu, the then Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) was constituted in December, 2002. The recommendations/suggestions of Task Force are given at Annexure. The Task Force was there after wound up.

(b) Yes Sir.

(c),(d)&(e) Government is pursuing the Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) programme in a consultative manner. Its implementation is dependent upon consensus and cooperation of the concerned states, agreement with the neighboring countries and upon obtaining various clearances including statutory clearances.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF STARRED QUESTION NO +*436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.05.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS.

Recommendations/Suggestions of the Task Force :- (i) It recommended a Terms of Reference (TOR) for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for providing guidance on norms of appraisal of individual project.

(ii) The Task Force suggested a Meeting at the highest level to agree for the technical-level discussions with emphasis that outstanding issues should be such that they could be addressed in DPR stage, for bringing out speedy consensus amongst the states.

(iii) The peninsular links are the right component to begin with. Top priority links identified by TF – ILR are:

a) Ken – Betwa link UP & MP b) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link MP & Rajasthan

(iv) A two tier institutional/organizational setup for the implementation of the programme on Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) along with a Council – “National River Water Development Council (NRWDC)” to act as the apex body of the proposed setup. The National Authority for Interlinking of Rivers (NAILR) proposed as the first tier of the proposed two tier organizational structure and the regional or branch offices or subsidiaries would act as “Link Instrument” and proposed as the second tier of the organizational setup.

(v) Funding should be partly through public, public-private and private inputs.

(vi) At the present juncture, it is too early, to pursue the matter further at high political levels with the Nepal government. Regarding Bangladesh, it has been suggested that Dhaka will continue to raise the ILR issue in Joint River Commission(JRC) and possibly in other bilateral fora. India should respond by reiterating the line taken in the JRC i.e., ILR is a concept, not a single project.

FLOOD CONTROL IN MONSOON SEASON 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3391

SHRI ISHWARLAL SHANKARLAL JAIN

(a) whether Government has formed any committee to oversee and monitor the flood control in the States during the monsoon season in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the said committee has been successful in assessing accurrance of flood in the country during the last three years and in implementing the flood control programme; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The State Governments have constituted Emergency Action Committees which oversee, monitor and coordinate the flood situation in the States during monsoon.

(b) Different States have constituted their own separate Emergency Action Committees.

(c) Does not arise in view of above.

(d) The activity of flood forecasting and warning is performed by Central Water Commission (CWC) during every monsoon for which CWC issues flood forecast at 175 stations on major rivers and their tributaries. Based on the information provided by CWC, the Emergency Action Committees assess the severity of flood and measures to be taken by the respective States.

(e) The details about the assessment made by various Committees about occurrence of flood are not available. The accuracy of flood forecast issued by CWC during the last three years 2009, 2010 and 2011 were 97.93%, 98.14% and 98.53% respectively. Besides, the Government of India is also providing Central Assistance to the State Governments under Flood Management Programme for undertaking river management, anti erosion, drainage development, anti sea erosion and restoration of damaged flood management works. In addition, the Ministry of Home Affairs also provides Central Assistance to the States for undertaking relief measures during severe floods

MAJULI RIVER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3392

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) whether it is a fact that the river Majuli is regaining land mass; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) what is the present status of Majuli protection work of Bharmaputra Board; and (d) by when the protection work would be completed?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) As informed by the Brahmaputra Board the total area of the land mass of Majuli main island calculated as per Satellite Imagery was found to be 502.21 Sq. Km. in the year 2004. Since the year 2004, the protection works of Majuli Island from floods and erosion were taken up by Brahmaputra Board. The total area based on the Satellite Imagery of February, 2011 has been found to be 520.26 Sq. Km. Thus, apparently land loss has not only stopped but the trend has reversed and the Majuli Island has started gaining land mass.

(c) The protection work of Majuli Phase-I has been completed and works of Majuli Phase-II and III are continuing. The Physical Progress of Majuli Phase-II and III as on 31st March, 2012 is 39.08%.

(d) It is targeted to complete the Phase-II & III work in March, 2014.

DISTRIBUTION OF WATER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3393

SHRI A.A. JINNAH

(a) whether Government has contemplated any plan to link all inter-State rivers and to nationalize the rivers to ensure the equal distribution of water amongst States and to prevent any kind of dispute in future; (b) if so, the details thereof and whether Government would also come forward to make necessary amendments to bring water in Central list from State list; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.

(d) The Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) had formulated a National Perspective Plan(NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MOWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to them. Based on various studies conducted, NWDA has identified 30 links (16 under Peninsular Component & 14 under Himalayan Component) for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs). Out of these, FRs of 14 links under Peninsular Component and 2 links (Indian Portion) under Himalayan Component have been completed. The Interlinking of Rivers programme under NPP is being pursued in a consultative manner with the consensus and cooperation of the concerned states. The proposal to bring water in the Union /Concurrent list was examined by the two Commissions on Centre-State relations chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria and Justice M.M. Punchhi respectively. The proposal to bring water in Central List from State list did not find favour with either of the two commissions.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3394

SARDAR BALWINDER SINGH BHUNDAR

(a) whether Supreme Court has given direction to the Central Government to implement the ambitious river linking plan in time bound manner; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) Government''s reaction thereon; and (d) how Government intends to implement the direction and what is the plans in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The Supreme Court in its order dated 27.02.2012 has directed the Union of India and particularly Ministry of Water Resources to forth with constitute a committee to be called ‘Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers. The Supreme Court in the order mentioned that “time is a very material factor in the effective execution of the Interlinking of Rivers project”. It also mentioned that “the committee shall take firm steps and fix a definite timeframe to lay down the guidelines for completion of the feasibility reports or other reports and shall ensure the completion of projects so that the benefits accrue within reasonable time and cost”.

(c) & (d) The Supreme Court order dated 27.02.2012 is under examination of the Ministry in consultation with Ministry of Law & Justice for further appropriate action.

CONTAMINATED GROUND WATER IN ASSAM 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3395

SMT NAZNIN FARUQUE

(a) whether, as per the recent study report of UNICEF, 18 districts of Assam have become prone to arsenic and fluoride contamination affected ground water; (b) if so, the details thereof, districtwise; and (c) whether any survey has been carried out to find out the reasons for increasing trends of arsenic and fluoride in the State and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per information received from the Chief Engineer (PHE), (P), Govt. of Assam, a UNICEF study has reported arsenic contamination in ground water from parts of 18 districts and fluoride contamination from parts of 5 districts.

(b) District wise details as reported by the Govt. of Assam are given below:

Sl. No. District No of affected habitations Sl. No. District No of affected habitations Arsenic Fluoride Arsenic Fluoride 1 Baksha 44 11 Jorhat 364 2 Barpeta 119 12 Karbi Anglong 140 3 Bongaigaon 47 13 Kamprup 36 4 Cachar 139 14 Karimganj 66 3 5 Darrang 105 15 Morigaon 30 6 Dhemaji 43 16 N.Lakhimpur 54 7 Dhubri 81 17 Nagaon 1 358 8 Goalpara 14 18 Nalbari 238 9 Golaghat 278 4 19 Sibsagar 109 10 Hailakandi 28 20 Sonitpur 87 Total No. of habitations affected by high Arsenic in ground water = 1847 Total No. of habitations affected by high Fluoride in ground water =541

(c) No such study has been carried out yet by Central Ground Water Board or the State Govt.

FILLING OF BACKLOG VACANCIES 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3396

SHRI AMBETH RAJAN

(a) whether the provisions inserted vide the 81st Amendment to the Constitution is being followed in the Ministry for all groups i.e. Group A to Group D; (b) whether backlog vacancies are notified and filled up every year; (c) the reasons, if any, for not following the procedure; and (d) the details of backlog vacancies filled during the last five years?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The number of backlog vacancies filled during the last five years is given below

Category No. of Posts filled SC 127 ST 90 OBC 175

STORAGE CAPACITY OF WATER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3397

SMT MOHSINA KIDWAI

(a) whether the existing storage capacity is far less as compared to the availability of water through rain and the rivers; (b) if so, Government''s reaction thereto; and (c) the percentage of storage capacity viz-a-viz the total availability of water?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per available information, the live storage capacity created in the country is 253.388 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) whereas the average annual water availability in the country is estimated as 1869 BCM.

(b) Government of India supplements the efforts of the State Governments for increasing storage as well as utilization of water for irrigation, domestic and industrial uses, etc. As a result storage capacity of about 253 BCM has been created in the country so far. In addition the total estimated storage capacity of the various projects under construction is about 51 BCM. Further, the State Governments have identified various other schemes for investigation and planning and the estimated storage for such schemes is about 110 BCM.

(c) The percentage of live storage capacity created viz-a-viz the average annual water availability is 13.56%.

MULLAPERIYAR DAM 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3398

SHRI P. RAJEEVE

(a) whether there has been any attempt to study the estimated life of the Mullaperiyar dam; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Ministry is aware that the process of sedimentation/silt formation reduces the life of a reservoir; (d) whether there has been any attempt to study the effects of sedimentation or silt formation on the lifespan of the Mullaperiyar dam; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) An Empowered Committee constituted on the directions of Supreme Court, to look into the issues raised before it, has examined the issue of safety of Mulla Periyar Dam and submitted its final report to the Supreme Court in April, 2012. The matter is subjudice.

(c) Sedimentation/silt deposition is a natural phenomenon and takes place in all the reservoirs, which reduces its storage capacity. However, the effect of sedimentation is kept into consideration, while designing the storage capacity of reservoir.

(d) No. Sir.

(e) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been carrying out the sedimentation assessment studies of various reservoirs in the country with the consent of the concerned State Governments. The ‘No objection’ to carry out such study regarding Mullaperiyar Dam has not been conveyed by the concerned State Government.

WATER LEAKAGE IN FARAKKA DAM 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3399

SHRI MOTILAL VORA

(a) whether Government is aware that there was leakage in gate numbers 13 and 16 of Farakka dam built on the river Ganga in West Bengal; (b) if so, the duration and quantum of this leakage; (c) whether due to this leakage water had drained to Bangladesh; and (d) the reasons for this leakage and the details of the officials found responsible for it?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Duration of leakage in the bay No.13 was from 20.6.2011 to 12.3.2012 and leakage in bay No.16 was from 9.12.2011 to 29.2.2012. The quantum of this leakage in excess of Bangladesh share was 2162 MCM.

(c) Yes, Sir. However, part of this leakage water was Bangladesh share as per Ganga Water Treaty 1996 with Bangladesh.

(d) The reason for this leakage in bay Nos. 13 and 16 was due to the structural failure of the gates in these bays. As per Enquiry Report no official was found responsible for deliberately causing the problem.

CAUVERY WATER DISPUTE TRIBUNAL 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3400

SHRI N. BALAGANGA

(a) whether Government had constituted the Cauvery River Water Management Board; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) the action taken by Government thereon; (d) whether the term of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal had been extended; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA) (a) No Sir.

(b) & (c) The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) in its report and decision dated 5.2.2007 has recommended about constituting of the Cauvery Management Board. As per the report and decision dated 5.2.2007 of CWDT, the order shall come into operation on the date of publication of the decision of this tribunal in Official Gazette The party states and Union of India have sought clarification and guidance under 5(3) of the Inter State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act- 1956 and the tribunal was to forward a further report. As such the Final Order and Decision of the CWDT dated 5.2.2007 shall be deemed to be modified through further report containing explanation or guidance from CWDT. Further, the party states have also filed separate Special Leave Petitions (SLP) in the Supreme Court against the final report of the tribunal dated 05.02.2007. The matter is subjudice. The Final Order and Decision of the CWDT dated 5.2.2007 therefore has not been published in Official Gazette under section 6(1) of the ISRWD Act, 1956.

(d) Yes. Sir

(e) As the work of the tribunal is not over, the Central Government vide notification dated 2nd November, 2011 extended the period of submission of further report by CWDT upto 2nd November, 2012

SUKHA NALA BARRAGE SCHEME IN CHHATTISGARH 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3401

SHRI SHIVPRATAP SINGH

(a) whether Sukha Nala Barrage the only scheme in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh is pending in the Planning Commission for investment approval; and (b) if so, by when the approval would be granted and the reasons for the delay?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, Sir. The Sukha Nala Barrage scheme in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh is not pending in the Planning Commission for according investment approval.

(b) Does not arise.

RIVER INTERLINKING PROJECT 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3402

SHRI KANWAR DEEP SINGH

(a) whether the Ministry has consulted the Ministry of Law and Justice on seeking a review of the Supreme Court Order to set up a special committee for implementation of rivers interlinking project; (b) if so, the details of the views expressed by that Ministry in this regard; (c) whether Government is finding it difficult to implement the project; and (d) if so, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Supreme Court order to set up special committee for implementation of rivers interlinking project is under examination in this ministry in consultation with Ministry of Law & Justice.

(c) & (d) At present Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) programme is being pursued in a consultative manner. Its implementation is dependent upon consensus and cooperation of the concerned states, agreement with the neighbouring countries ( in case link involved area lying in other countries), preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and obtaining various clearances including statutory clearances.

CAUVERY WATER DISPUTES TRIBUNAL 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3403

SHRI N. BALAGANGA

(a) whether the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal had submitted its report as per the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act; (b) if so, the details thereof and Government''s reaction thereon; (c) whether the State Government had requested the Central Government to take necessary action to have a final order in the matter; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) has submitted its report and decision under section 5(2) of Inter State River Water Dispute (ISRWD) Act, 1956 on 05.02.07.

(b) CWDT has estimated the 50% dependable yield of Cauvery as 740 Thousand Million Cubic Feet (TMC) at Lower Coleroon anicut and has apportioned it between party States as given below:

Tamil Nadu : 419 TMC Karnataka : 270 TMC Kerala : 30 TMC UT of Pondicherry : 7 TMC Environmental Protection : 10 TMC Inevitable escapages to sea : 4 TMC ------Total : 740 TMC ------

(c) & (d) Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu vide letter dated 17.10.2011 has requested Union of India, for notification of the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal dated 5.2.2007 in Gazette of India and establishment of Cauvery Management Board.

PER CAPITA AVAILABILITY OF WATER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3404

SHRI PRABHAT JHA SMTKUSUM RAI

(a) the per capita availability of water at international level as well as at the level of the developed countries; (b) the per capita availability of water at the national and State levels in the country; (c) whether it is a fact that the ground water level has fallen considerably during the recent years in many areas of the country; (d) if so, the water policy adopted by Government in this regard; (e) whether Government is running any scheme for rain water harvesting; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The world’s useable fresh water availability is assessed to be about 2 lakh cubic kilometer. Considering the world population as 7 billion, the global average per capita freshwater availability comes to about 28571 m3 / year. As per Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) global information system on water and agricultural AQUASTAT, the per capita water availability in some of the developed countries is as follows :-

Sl. No. Country Average annual per capita water availability (in m3) 1. Australia 22464 2. Canada 86177 3. France 3379 4. United Kingdom 2375 5. United States of America 9974

(b) The average annual per capita water availability in the country as per the 2011 census is 1545 cubic meters. State-wise per capita water availability is not available since State wise surface water availability has not been assessed.

(c) Analysis of long term water level data collected by Central Ground Water Board during pre-monsoon period during the last decade (May, 2002 – May, 2011) has indicated that 44% of the observation wells monitored

throughout the country have registered decline in ground water levels and the remaining 56% of the wells have registered rise.

(d) The National Water Policy, 2002 stresses that exploitation of ground water resources should be so regulated as not to exceed the recharging possibilities, as also to ensure social equity. The detrimental environmental consequences of over-exploitation of ground water need to be effectively prevented by the Central and State Governments. Ground water recharge projects should be developed and implemented for improving both the quality and availability of ground water resource. Over exploitation of ground water should be avoided especially near the coast to prevent ingress of seawater into sweet water aquifers.

(e) & (f) Yes, Sir. The Government has implemented the scheme on “Artificial recharge to ground water through dug wells” with the objective to recharge rain runoff generated in agricultural fields through existing dugwells in areas predominantly underlain by hard rock terrain where rapid decline in ground water levels and water quality changes were observed.

SETTING UP WATER REGULATORY AUTHORITY 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3405

SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA DR JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

(a) whether Government has been actively considering the setting up of a Water Regulatory Authority in each States and a permanent Water Dispute Tribunal at the Centre; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether setting up of Water Regulatory Authority in each State and Water Dispute Tribunal would solve water problems in the long run; and (d) if so, Government''s response in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The Thirteenth Finance Commission has, inter-alia, recommended setting up of a Water Regulatory Authority in each State to fix and regulate the water tariff system and charges for surface and sub-surface water used for domestic, agriculture, industrial and other purposes.

The proposal to set up Permanent Water Dispute Tribunal is at conceptual stage.

(c) & (d) While recommending the setting up of a Water Regulatory Authority in each State, the Thirteenth Finance Commission observed that ‘injudicious inter-sectoral and intra-sectoral distribution of water amongst various categories of water users, low water use efficiency, fragmented approach to water resources planning and development, low water user charges and meagre recovery are some of the major problems associated with the management of water resources in the country. A statutory autonomous institution at the state level could help in addressing these issues’. Government of India has accepted the recommendations.

AGREEMENT WITH NEPAL FOR FLOODS CONTROL OF KOSI RIVER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3406

SHRI BAISHNAB PARIDA SHRI SANJAY RAUT

(a) whether it is a fact that India and Nepal are working together to control floods due to overflow of Kosi river; (b) if so, the details of the agreement in this regard; and (c) what is the time-frame agreed between the two countries for controlling floods?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Government of India maintains the flood protection works of Kosi Barrage in Nepal through the State Government of Bihar. During the 1st meeting of India- Nepal Joint Ministerial Commission on Water Resources (JMCWR), JMCWR recommended that the maintenance of 15 Km length of eastern Kosi embankment presently being maintained by the Government of Nepal, may also be taken up by the Government of India. In addition, SaptaKosi High Dam Multipurpose Project on river Kosi in Nepal, is planned, which on implementation will also mitigate floods due to Kosi river.

(c) Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose Project is scheduled to be completed by February, 2013.

UTILISATION OF WATER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3407

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI SHRI RAMCHANDRA PRASAD SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that one of the reasons for water scarcity in the country is the improper utilisation of water in the country; (b) if so, the Government''s reaction thereto; (c) whether it is also a fact that huge amount of unutilised water is flowing into the sea; and (d) if so, the annual average volume of water that flows into the sea and Government''s plan for its proper utilisation?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Water scarcity in the country is due to seasonal, geographical and annual variations in availability of water and lack of adequate storage in addition to improper utilization of water. The Central Government supplements the efforts of State Governments for better utilization of water resources through irrigation, water supply, etc.

(c) & (d) As per present assessment, the average annual water availability in the country is 1869 BCM. Further, it has been estimated by Central Water Commission (CWC) in the year 2009 that about 450 BCM of surface water and by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in the year 2009 that about 243 BCM of ground water are being utilized for various purposes. The rest of the water could be considered to be flowing down to sea. Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to the State Governments for increasing storage as well as utilization of water for irrigation, domestic and industrial uses, etc.

GROUND WATER LEVEL IN PUNJAB 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3408

SHRI AVINASH RAI KHANNA

(a) whether it is a fact that Punjab is using its water resources to meet the demand of wheat or rice in the country; (b) whether it is also a fact that the level of ground water is going down day by day in the State due to this reason; (c) whether Government would provide royalty on water to Punjab so that the farmer can be encouraged to produce wheat and rice and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) if so, the details of parameters adopted therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes Sir.

(b) As per ground water resource assessment carried out jointly by Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water Organizations (as on 2009) out of the total annual ground water withdrawal of 34.66 billion cubic metres (bcm), 33.97 is estimated to be utilized for irrigation. The stage of ground water development has been estimated to be 170%, which indicates that ground water resources in the State are being over-exploited leading to decline in ground water levels. Analysis of ground water level data collected by CGWB during the past decade has indicated that 71 % of the wells analysed have registered decline in ground water levels and the remaining 29% wells have registered rise in water levels.

(c) No such proposal has been received from the Govt. of Punjab.

(d) In view of above, does not arise.

WATER CAPACITY OF BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3409

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) the details of the volume of water in Brahmaputra river system where the river enters the country and the volume of water at the point where it leaves the country during the last ten years; (b) the details of the volume of water used for irrigation and other agricultural purposes or producing energy and uses in multipurpose projects; and (c) the details of apprehension of diversion of water of Brahmaputra by the riparian country like China?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Based on the available observed data in CWC on the most upstream & downstream site on River Brahmaputra in Indian territory, the average annual runoff of River Brahmaputra/Siang at Tuting site near the India-China border is about 80 BCM and at Panchratana site as 499 BCM.

(b) The gross water use for surface water irrigation in the Brahmaputra Basin is about 10 BCM. The availability of water resources for irrigation varies and is dependent on various hydro-meteorological as well as climatological factors. However, the consumption of River waters flows in energy production is minimal.

(c) The Government of India keeps a constant watch on all developments in China having bearing on India’s Interest and takes necessary measures to protect them.

NEW DAM IN MAHARASHTRA 7th May, 2012

RSQ 3410

SHRI ISHWARLAL SHANKARLAL JAIN

(a) whether Government proposes to build new dams and do the pucca construction of small drainages of villages and jungles in Maharashtra; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any proposal of State Government was under consideration in this regard during the last three years; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Irrigation being a State subject, the planning, execution and funding of irrigation projects are carried out by State Governments from their own resources as per their own priorities. However, creation of additional storage is required for meeting the growing demand of water in the country.

(c) & (d) The details of the major/medium irrigation projects of Maharashtra involving construction of dams and those received investment clearance by the Planning Commission during the last three years (2009-10 to 2011-12) is given at Annexure-I. The details of major/medium irrigation projects of Maharashtra involving construction of dams and under appraisal in Central Water Commission (CWC) is given at Annexure-II.

Annexure-I

Details of the major/medium Irrigation Projects of Maharashtra accorded Investment Clearance by Planning Commission during the last three years ( 2009-10 to 2011-12)

Sl. no Project Name Major/ Medium 1 Lower Panzara Irrigation project Medium 2 Kamani Tanda Medium Irrigation Project Medium 3 Punad Irrigation Project (Revised Estimate) Major 4 Dongargaon Tank Project (Revised) Medium 5 Krishna-Koyna Lift Irrigation Scheme (new) Major 6 Dhom Balkawadi Tunnel Irrigation Project (Revised) Major 7 Tillari Irrigation Project (Revised) Major 8 Ghungshi Barrage Medium Irrigation Project Medium 9 Shelgaon Barrage Project Medium 10 Upper Kundalika Project- Revised Major 11 Urmodi Irrigation Project Major 12 Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project Major 13 Bodwad Parisar Sinchan Yojna Major 14 Purna Barrage-II (Ner Dhamana) Irrigation Project.(Revised) Medium

Annexure-II

Details of the major/medium Irrigation Projects of Maharashtra under appraisal in Central Water Commission

Sl.No Name of Project Major/ River/ Medium Basin 1. Jigaon Major Tapi

Pravara/ 2. Upper Pravara Major Godavari

FORMATION OF NEWRA 14th May, 2012

RSQ *533

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) the details of status and the reasons for formation of the North East Water Resources Authority (NEWRA); (b) whether it is a fact that some of the States in the North Eastern Region are opposing this move; (c) if so, the details of reasons for opposition along with the names of such States; and (d) the details of likely losses if Government drops this idea?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. *533 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.05.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING FORMATION OF NEWRA.

(a) After declaration made by the Hon’ble Prime Minister regarding formation of North Eastern Water Resources Authority (NEWRA) during his tour to Assam in November 2004, the proposal for constitution of NEWRA as a basin level authority for overall development of Water Resources in the North Eastern Region was prepared by Ministry of Water Resources in consultation with the North Eastern States .

(b) The State Government of Arunachal Pradesh has some reservations on the jurisdiction, structure of the proposed authority.

(c) The main reservations of Government of Arunachal Pradesh relate to jurisdiction and structure of NEWRA and other socio-economic implications. It is apprehended by the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh that the way the NEWRA is conceived would undermine the authority of State Government and impinge upon the legal and constitutional rights of the people.

(d) There is no such assessment of the likely losses if the idea is dropped.

KEN BETWA LINK PROJECT 14th May, 2012

RSQ *536

SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

(a) whether the Ken-Betwa Link Project has commenced; (b) whether consent has been received from the respective States for taking up the project; (c) if so, the status of progress made, so far; and (d) whether Government has allocated the funds therefor and, if so, the details thereof along with the details of estimated time to be taken to complete the project?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *536 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.05.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING KEN-BETWA LINK PROJECT.

(a) & (b) The Ken-Betwa Link project has not commenced. A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amongst the State of Madhya Pradesh, State of Uttar Pradesh and Union Government for proceeding ahead on the Ken-Betwa Link Project and taking up the project for preparation of DPR was signed on 25th August, 2005.

(c)& (d) National Water Development Agency (NWDA) had prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Ken- Betwa link and submitted the same to the party States for concurrence. Modifications of the proposal and final Detailed Project (Phase I & II) Report preparation were taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned state. The DPR of Ken Betwa (Phase-I) has been completed by NWDA and sent to State Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for concurrence. NWDA has taken up the Survey & Investigation work of Phase-II of link project. Funds have been allocated to NWDA for preparation of DPRs. Government is pursuing the Ken-Betwa link programme in a consultative manner. Its implementation is dependent upon consensus and cooperation of the concerned states and upon obtaining various mandatory clearances from Ministry/Departments of Central and State Government including statutory clearances.

PENDING PROPOSALS FOR MICRO IRRIGATION IN CHHATTISGARH 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4169

SHRI SHIVPRATAP SINGH

(a) whether proposals from Chhattisgarh, for micro irrigation in the districts of the State, are pending with the Ministry for central assistance under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP); (b) the district-wise details of micro irrigation scheme and by when the approvals thereto would be accorded, the details thereof; and (c) the detailed reasons for the delay, if any?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per information furnished by the State Government of Chhattisgarh, no proposal for micro irrigation is pending with the Ministry for Central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP).

(b) & (c) Does not arise in view of reply at (a) above.

RIVER LINKING PROJECT 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4170

SHRI DILIPBHAI PANDYA

a) whether the Chairman of the Task Force assigned with the feasibility of the river linking project had the Surveyor General of India for topography maps of the Indian rivers required for the study;

(c) if so, whether objections were raised for making available the maps, on the grounds that they were secret documents and their placement on the website to invite technical opinions about feasibility of the dream project would involve security problems; and (d) if so, the manner in which the problems and related objections have been resolved?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) No Sir, Chairman of the Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers has not asked any topography maps from Surveyor General of India.

However, NWDA procure the requisite secret/restricted toposheets from Survey of India following proper procedure for their safe custody for carrying out various studies.

UTILISATION OF EXCESS WATER 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4171

SHRI RAMCHANDRA PRASAD SINGH whether Government has any action plan to implement the River Linking Projects in the country to control flood, proper utilisation of excess water and water way transportation during the Eleventh Five Year Plan?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

Yes, Sir.

FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4172

SHRI S. THANGAVELU

(a) whether Government had earlier started the Flood Management Programme which includes 406 flood management works of critical nature from 24 States; (b) if so, the details thereof and whether the targets fixed under this programme has been achieved; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir and 420 nos. flood management works of critical nature in 23 States and one Union Territory were included under Flood Management Programme during XI Plan.

(b) & (c) The works under the Flood Management Programme are executed by the State Governments and out of the outlay of Rs.8000 crore, the Central Assistance of Rs.3566 crore was released during XI Plan. The State-wise details of works included, works completed and funds released under Flood Management Programme during XI Plan are given in Annex-I.

Annex-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTs (b) and (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4172 TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 14.05.2012 REGARDING “FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROGRMME” RAISED BY SHRI S. THANGAVELU

State-wise details of works included, works completed and funds released under Flood Management Programme during XI Plan

SN Name of State No of works Cost of Number of Funds Released Included under approved works during XI Plan FMP during XI works completed till ( Rs. crore) Plan (Rs. crore) 31-03-2011 1 Arunachal Pradesh 21 107.33 11 78.77

2 Assam 100 996.14 65 744.90

3 Bihar 43 1370.41 26 680.79

4 Chattisgarh 3 31.13 15.57

5 Goa 2 22.73 1 9.98 6 Gujarat 2 19.79 2.00 7 Haryana 1 173.75 46.91 8 Himachal Pradesh 3 225.32 165.31 9 Jammu & Kashmir 28 408.22 243.50 10 Jharkhand 3 39.30 17.07 11 Karnataka 3 59.46 20.00 12 Kerala 4 279.74 63.68 13 Manipur 22 109.34 12 65.03 14 Mizoram 2 9.13 3.40 15 Nagaland 11 49.35 5 28.96 16 Orissa 67 168.99 59 95.64 17 Puducherry 1 139.67 7.50 18 Punjab 5 153.40 40.43 19 Sikkim 28 104.92 22 82.86 20 Tamilnadu 5 635.54 59.82 21 Tripura 11 26.57 2 20.91 22 Uttar Pradesh 26 667.56 5 290.69 23 Uttrankhand 12 119.82 3 49.63 24 West Bengal 17 1822.08 7 642.87

Total 420 7739.69 218 3476.21

Spilled over works of X Plan 89.79

Grand Total 3566.00

UPPER INDERVATI LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4173

SHRI PYARIMOHAN MOHAPATRA

(a) whether it is a fact that the Upper Indervati Lift Irrigation Project is under active consideration of the Ministry for funding under AIBP; and (b) if so, the stage of consideration by the Ministry and the time schedule by when the clearance is expected to be given and funds provided?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The Upper Indravati Lift Irrigation Project of Odisha State is presently not having investment clearance of Planning Commission. As per the modified Guidelines of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in force, the Major, Medium and Extension, Renovation & Modernization (ERM) irrigation projects having investment clearance of Planning Commission can be considered for inclusion in the programme.

(b) The Upper Indravati Lift Irrigation Project of Odisha State was received from State Government in Central Water Commission (CWC) in May 2011. Compliance to certain observations of CWC are awaited from the State Government. Also statutory environmental clearance for the project is to be obtained by the State Government from Ministry of Environment & Forests.

The time taken for clearance of project proposal by Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) is dependent on compliance by State Government.

DIVERSION OF RIVER BRAHMAPUTRA 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4174

SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV SHRI TARIQ ANWAR

(a) whether the Arunachal Pradesh Government has expressed its apprehension that China had diverted water of Brahmaputra river which had dried up in the State, recently; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of Government thereto; (c) whether Government has raised the issue with the Chinese authorities; (d) if so, whether China has denied diversion of river Brahmaputra and construction of large dams in Tibet; and (e) if so, the reaction of Government thereto and further steps taken/being taken by Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Newspaper article published in Times of India, Delhi capital edition dated 1st March, 2012 quoting Statement of Mr. Tako Dabi, the political adviser to Chief Minster that People of Pasihgat town in East Siang district found that water level of the river receded so much that it almost dried and expressed apprehension that China could have diverted the water of the river, which is known as Yarlong Tsangpo in Tibet, or there could be some artificial blockade due to which this has happened.

(b) & (c) There is no evidence that Brahmaputra river had dried up in the State, recently. Central Water Commission (CWC) maintains river water level and discharge data at Tuting in Upper Siang District near the border to Tibet Autonomous Regain, China.

The analysis of Siang River flows at Tuting undertaken by CWC for January and February months of preceding five years (2007-2011) shows that the average monthly flows in January/February, 2012 are atleast 50 to 150% higher than the corresponding average monthly flows during the previous years.

(d) & (e) Government of India keeps a constant watch on all developments in the region having bearing on India’s interest and takes necessary measures to protect them. In this regard, in October, 2011, Vice Minister of Chinese Ministry of Water Resources also stated that the Chinese Government has no plan to conduct any diversification project on Yarlung Zangbo/Brahmaputra River. Government has ascertained that construction activity on

Brahmaputra river at Zangmu on the Chinese side is a Run of the River hydro electric project, which does not store water and will not adversely impact the downstream areas in India.

ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFIT PROGRAMME IN RAJASTHAN 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4175

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) the details of such places in Rajasthan where the projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme are underway in 2012-13; and (b) the extent of works completed, so far, in this regard and by when the remaining works are likely to be completed?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The details of ongoing major and medium irrigation projects of Rajasthan under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) indicating areas benefitted under these projects is at Annexure-I and surface minor irrigation projects is at Annexure-II.

(b) As per proposals submitted by the state government , the physical progress of the ongoing major/medium irrigation projects of Rajasthan under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) indicating completion details is at Annexure-III and for surface minor irrigation projects is at Annexure-IV.

ANNEXURE-I Details of ongoing major and medium irrigation projects of Rajasthan under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) including areas benefitted

Sl No Name of the Project Benefitting Locations/ Areas 1 IGNP Stage-II Churu, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, 2 Narmada Canal Jalore and Barmer districts 3 Modernization Of Gang Canal Ganganagar district

Annexure-II

Details of ongoing surface minor irrigation projects of Rajasthan under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) including location/areas benefitted

Sl. No. Name of scheme Distt. Block 1 Anwa Kota Sangod 2 Kishorpura Kota Sangod 3 Ladpura Kota Sangod 4 Danta Kota Sangod 5 Bhimni Jhalawar Dug 6 Bhanwar Semla Chittorgarh Pratapgarh

Annexure-III Details of ongoing major and medium irrigation projects of Rajasthan under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) indicating Physical Progress

S.No Name of the Physical Progress ( upto Scheduled year of Project March 2011) completion

1 IGNP Stage-II Main Component wise: Main 2013- Canal – 100%, Branch & 14 Distribution system under flow irrigation – 87.95%, Lift Canal System – 68.65% 2 Narmada Canal Main Component wise: Main 2012- & Branch Canal – 100%, 13 Distributary system – 71.32% 3 Modernization O Main Component wise: Main & 2012- Gang Canal Branch Canal – 72.53%, 13 Distrbutary & Minors – 93.46%

ANNEXURE - IV

Status of ongoing surface minor irrigation schemes under AIBP of Rajasthan

Sl. Name of Distt. Block Year of Status No. scheme inclusion under AIBP Work stopped due to non clearance 1 Anwa Kota Sangod 2009-10 from Ministry of Environment & Forests Work stopped due to non clearance 2 Kishorpura Kota Sangod 2009-10 from Ministry of Environment & Forests Work stopped due to non clearance 3 Ladpura Kota Sangod 2009-10 from Ministry of Environment & Forests

Work stopped due to non clearance 4 Danta Kota Sangod 2009-10 from Ministry of Environment & Forests

5 Bhimni Jhalawar Dug 2009-10 Scheduled for completion by March 2013

Work stopped due to non clearance 6 Bhanwar Chittorgarh Pratapgarh 2009-10 from Semla Ministry of Environment & Forests

GRANTS UNDER AIBP 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4176

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) the grants under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, sanctioned for various major and medium irrigation projects, since inception of this programme, project-wise in Rajasthan, till date; (b) the details of achievements made thereof, project-wise; (c) whether there are such projects, which were announced 5, 10, 15 and 20 years ago but are still incomplete; (d) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor; and (e) the extra amount spent, project-wise, besides the cost of original project due to the delay?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The details of project-wise Central Assistance (CA) released to Rajasthan for major and medium irrigation projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) since inception and potential created under AIBP is given at Annexure-I.

(c) & (d) Yes Sir. Three ongoing projects of Rajasthan namely Indira Gandhi Nahar Project Stage-II, Narmada Canal Project and Modernization of Gang Canal Project were included in AIBP during 1997-98, 1998-99 and 2000- 01 respectively. The projects have incurred time and cost overruns due to various reasons such as contractual problems, delay in releasing of funds by State Govt. and changes in scope of work and design of important components etc.

(e) Details are given at Annexure-II.

ANNEXURE-I

Details of project-wise Central Assistance (CA) released to Rajasthan for major and medium irrigation projects including Irrigation Potential (IP) created under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)

Sl No Name of the Project CA released Irrigation Potential Status created under AIBP (Rs in Crores) (IP in Th ha)

1 Jaisamand (Modernization) 3.125 2.398 Completed 2 Chhapi 38.225 6.556 Completed 3 Panchana 43.377 6.106 Completed 4 IGNP Stage-II 582.72 407.00 Ongoing 5 Bilsapur 41.56 1.800 Completed 6 Narmada Canal 1029.053 205.093 Ongoing 7 Gambhiri (Mod.) 1.315 0.925 Completed 8 Chauli 48.281 8.960 Completed 9 Mahi Bajaj Sagar 113.652 18.406 Completed 10 Modernization Of Gang 214.363 67.128 Ongoing Canal

ANNEXURE-I

Project-wise details of original estimated cost, latest estimated cost and expenditure incurred for major and medium irrigation projects of Rajasthan under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)

Sl No State/ Project Original Latest Estimated Expenditure Status Name Estimated cost cost Incurred Upto 3/2011 (Rs in Crores) (Rs in Crores) (Rs in Crores)

1 IGNP Stage-II 89.12 6921.32 4122.90 Ongoing (1972) (2011) 2 Narmada Canal 467.53 2481.49 1647.347 Ongoing (1996) (2010) 3 Mod. Of Gang 445.79 621.42 431.30 Ongoing Canal (2000) (2010)

ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE OF GROUND WATER 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4177

DR K.P.RAMALINGAM

(a) whether Government has formulated any scheme for artificial recharge of ground water with the objective to facilitate improvement in ground water situation and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of States where the said scheme has been implemented together with the results accrued there from; and (c) the details of other methods which can be used to recharge ground water and the steps taken to use those methods?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) A Central sector scheme “Groundwater Management & Regulation” formulated and implemented during the XI Plan had component of Demonstrative Recharge Projects with an outlay of 100 Crore with the objectives of facilitating improvement in groundwater situation in areas of over-exploited & critical assessment units, urban areas showing steep decline in ground water levels and areas affected by problem of ground water quality deterioration in the country, and capacity building of State Govt. organizations for replication by States under similar hydrogeological environments.

(b) Demonstrative Recharge projects were approved under the scheme in 21 States/ UTs and have been/ are being implemented by the State line departments. State wise details are given in Annexure I.

(c) Recharge to groundwater can be facilitated by constructing structures for arresting runoff and water conservation such as stop dams, gabions, gully plugs, ponds etc. These structures allow natural infiltration of runoff to recharge groundwater. Such methods also formed a component of demonstrative recharge projects in the scheme.

Annexure I

State-wise details of demonstrative recharge projects implemented during XI Plan

S. No. State No. of projects No. of structures Cost of projects approved sanctioned during XI Plan ( in lakh) 1. Andhra Pradesh 5 119 573.41 2. Arunachal Pradesh 5 80 493.11 3. Bihar 2 11 96.01 4. Chandigarh 1 54 776.03 5. Chhattisgarh 2 34 268.80 6. Delhi 1 10 43.44 7. Gujarat 2 116 316.24 8. Himachal Pradesh 13 20 250.08 9. Jammu & Kashmir 5 5 143.47 10. Jharkhand 2 69 191.35 11. Karnataka 6 192 588.09 12. Kerala 7 91 94.14 13. Madhya Pradesh 4 51 860.91 14. Maharashtra 1 49 15.15 15. Nagaland 2 64 224.14 16. Orissa 14 66 464.36

17. Punjab 3 86 260.33 18. Rajasthan 49 52 404.78 19. Tamil Nadu 4 273 526.35 20. Uttar Pradesh 4 189 3286.23 21. West Bengal 1 30 111.09 Total 133 1661 9987.51

CONTAMINATION OF GROUND WATER IN DELHI 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4178

SHRI M.P. ACHUTHAN SHRI D. RAJA

(a) whether it is a fact that the arsenic contamination of ground water from Yamuna flood plains in Delhi is several times more than the permissible limit and the prime source for this poisoning is fly ash and other residues from the Delhi Thermal Power Plants at Rajghat and Indraprashta Gas Limited; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the measures proposed to be taken to reduce the contamination of Yamuna water?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) As per analyses of ground water samples collected by Central Ground Water Board from Yamuna flood plains during the period 2003 – 2011, arsenic in excess of the permissible limit of 0.05 mg/litre as prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards (IS 10500;2004) has been reported from one hand pump in Geeta Colony and three handpumps in Nagla Rajpura near Mayur Vihar Phase I on the eastern bank of river Yamuna. No such study to ascertain the cause of high concentration of arsenic has been carried out by Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Water Resources.

Delhi Jal Board has conceived a sewerage arrangement consisting of Laying of Interceptor sewer in a 59 km long stretch along three major drains viz. Najafgarh, Supplementary and Shahdara to intercept sewage flowing from subsidiary small drains and convey it to the nearest Sewage Treatment Plants to ensure that only treated sewage is discharged. The sewage from over 1500 unauthorized colonies and other unsewered areas, including rural villages and JJ clusters will be trapped before it is permitted to reach all the major drains. This would ensure that the three major drains, which account for 75% of the pollution problem, receive only treated effluent.

AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY WATER 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4179

DR K.P.RAMALINGAM

(a) whether water is a prime natural resource, a basic human need and a precious national asset; (b) if so, the measures taken to conserve water which is in scarcity; (c) the steps taken to ensure availability of quality water on a sustainable and long term basis; and (d) the quantum of water available in the country and how much of it is polluted and unsafe for drinking?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) With a view to meet the growing demands of water, various measures are taken by the respective State Governments for bringing the available water resources within the category of utilizable resources to the maximum possible extent which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better irrigation practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government through technical and financial assistance.

(c) & (d) The average annual water availability of water in the country has been assessed 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographical, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be 1123 BCM comprising of 690 BCM of surface water and 433 BCM or replenishable ground water. As per the information provided by Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, out of the total 16,64,186 rural habitations in India, 99,380 habitations are affected with water quality issues.

The Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation administers through the States the centrally sponsored scheme, National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) for providing financial and technical assistance to the States to supplement their efforts to provide drinking water to the rural areas. The State Governments are vested with powers to plan, execute and implement drinking water supply schemes under NRDWP. Rural Water Supply Schemes are approved by the State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee.

DAM SAFETY 14th May, 2013

RSQ 4180

SHRI JESUDASU SEELAM

(a) whether Government has conducted inspections to ensure that all the dams in the country are safe; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of steps taken to ensure that all the dams including the Mullaperiyar dam is resistant to earthquakes; (d) whether there are any legislations on dam safety; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, whether Government proposes to bring a legislation on dam safety?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a), (b) & (c) The responsibility for safety inspection rests with the project owners, which are mostly the state governments or their public sector undertakings. Such inspections, in respect of each large dam under an owner, is required to be carried out twice in a year (i.e. pre-monsoon and post-monsoon), and the inspection report is required to be consolidated by the Dam Safety Organisation (DSO) of the concerned owner.

The responsibility of protection of the dams lies with the concerned project authority / state Governments. However, the Union government has constituted National Committee on Dam Safety to render technical advice on the dam safety activities in various States and suggests improvements in this regard.

As far as the Mullaperiyar dam is concerned, An Empowered Committee on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue, constituted on the directions of the Supreme Court to look into the issues raised before it, has examined the issue of safety of Mullaperiyar dam (including seismic safety) through expert agencies. The Empowered Committee submitted its final report in the month of April, 2012. The matter is subjudice.

(d) & (e) The Central Government has introduced “Dam Safety Bill” in August, 2010 in Parliament.

WATER STORAGE CAPACITY 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4181

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) the present water storage capacity, State-wise; (b) the per capita water storage capacity, its comparison to developed, developing and neighbouring countries; (c) the amount of surface or ground water which flows down to sea annually due to lack of storage facilities; and (d) the targets for creation of additional storage capacity since First Five Year Plan and the achievements thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per available information, storage capacity of about 253 billion cubic meters (BCM) has been created in the country so far. The state wise details of storage created is given in Annex I.

(b) The per capita water storage capacity in India is about 209 m3. As per Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) global information system on water and agricultural AQUASTAT, the per capita storage capacity of some of developed, developing and neighbouring countries are given in Annex II.

(c) Due to seasonal, geographical and annual variation in availability of water as well as lack of adequate storage, substantial quantity of water, especially during monsoon season, remains unused and flows into sea. As per present assessment, the average annual water availability in the country is 1869 BCM. Further, it has been estimated by Central Water Commission (CWC) in the year 2009 that about 450 BCM of surface water and by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in the year 2009 that about 243 BCM of ground water are being utilized for various purposes. The rest of the water could be considered to be flowing down to sea.

(d) The live storage capacity available in the country at the time of independence was 15.6 BCM. As per a tentative assessment carried out in the CWC, live storage capacity of the completed dams in the country is 253.388 BCM and live storage capacity of dams under construction and under consideration for construction by the respective state governments are 50.959 BCM and 109.673 BCM respectively.

Annex I

(Annexure referred in reply to Unstarred Question No. 4181 to be answered on 14.5.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Water Storage Capacity)

Live storage capacity

Total Live Storage Capacity (BCM) Sl. No. STATE/U.T. 1. ANDAMAN & NICOBAR 0.019 2. ARUNACHAL PRADESH 0.000006 3. ANDHRA PRADESH 28.716 4. ASSAM 0.012 5. BIHAR 2.613 6. CHHATTISGARH 6.736 7. GOA 0.290 8. GUJARAT 18.359

9. HIMACHAL PRADESH 13.792 10. JAMMU AND KASHMIR 0.029 11. JHARKHAND 2.436 12. KARNATAKA 31.896 13. KERALA 9.768 14. MAHARASHTRA 37.358 15. MADHYA PRADESH 33.075 16. MANIPUR 0.407 17. MEGHALAYA 0.479 18. NAGALAND 1.220 19. ORISSA 23.934 20. PUNJAB 2.402 21. RAJASTHAN 9.708 22. SIKKIM 0.007 23. TAMIL NADU 7.859 24. TRIPURA 0.312 25. UTTARAKHAND 5.670 26. UTTAR PRADESH 14.263 27. WEST BENGAL 2.027 28. MIZORAM 0.000 Total 253.388

Annex II

(Annexure referred in reply to Unstarred Question No. 4181 to be answered on 14.5.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Water Storage Capacity)

Per capita storage capacity (Cubic meters) Per capita storage capacity Sl. No. Name of Countries 1. AUSTRALIA 3223 2. BANGLADESH 141 3. BRAZIL 2632 4. CANADA 25337 5. CHINA 416 6. EGYPT 2073 7. ETHIOPIA 67.02 8. NORWAY 8036 9. PAKISTAN 155.7 10. RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5686 11. SOUTH AFRICA 609 12. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2192

DEPLETION OF GROUND WATER 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4182

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) whether it is a fact that level of ground water is depleting in many States; (b) if so, the details of efforts being made by the Central Government in this regard; (c) the details of data of ground water in Rajasthan for the last ten years; and (d) the funds given by the Central Government to that State for repairing of dams and canals during the last two years and the details of funds utilized out of it?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Analysis of long term water level data collected by Central Ground Water Board under Ministry of Water Resources on regional scale during pre-monsoon period during the last decade (May, 2002 – May, 2011) has indicated that 44% of the observation wells monitored throughout the country have registered decline in ground water levels and the remaining 56 % of the wells have registered rise. In the States/ UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Pondicherry, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal more than 50 % of the wells monitored have shown decline. State wise details are given in Annexure I.

(b) ‘Water’ being a State subject, necessary measures to check declining ground water levels are undertaken by the concerned State agencies. Central Ground Water Board/ Authority undertakes the following measures for promoting rain water harvesting and artificial recharge and for regulation of ground water development and management in the country: • To enable the State/ UT Governments to enact suitable ground water legislation, Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the Model Bill to regulate and control development and management of ground water. So far eleven States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation. Matter is being actively pursued with other States.

• Central Ground Water Board has implemented demonstrative projects on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge during XI Plan. Projects costing Rs. 99.87 crore have been approved for construction of 1661structures in 21 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Out of Rs. 99.87 crore, a sum of Rs. 73.63 crore has already been released to the States towards 1st and 2nd / final installments.

• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a Manual on artificial recharge to ground water which provides guidelines on investigated techniques for selection of sites, planning & design of artificial recharge structures, economic evaluation & monitoring of recharge facility. The manual has been circulated to user agencies.

• Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in notified areas.

• Based on various studies carried out to demarcate the areas where decline of ground water level is on continuous basis and identify areas feasible for recharge, a concept report titled ‘Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water’ has been prepared, which has identified a total of 9.42 lakh sq.km. area in the country needing artificial recharge of ground water. It has been estimated that annually about 86 bcm of surplus monsoon runoff can be recharged to augment ground water.

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

• Central Ground Water Authority has notified 82 areas in the country including for regulation of ground water development and management. In these notified areas, installation of new ground water abstraction structures is not permitted without prior specific approval of the Authority/ Authorized officer. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in the notified areas. For more effective regulation of ground water development and management, Advisory Committees under the Chairmanship of District Collector/ Deputy Commissioner with members drawn from various organizations have been constituted.

(c) Analysis of ground water level data in Rajasthan during pre-monsoon period during the last decade (2002-2011) indicates that 54% of the wells have registered rise and remaining 46% wells have registered decline in ground water levels. District wise details of ground water level fluctuations are given in Annexure II.

(d) The details of funds given by the Central Government to the State of Rajasthan under AIBP scheme for the period 2009-10 to 2011-12 are given at Annexure- III.

ANNEXURE I

State-wise Water Level Fluctuation & Frequency Distribution of Different Ranges from Pre Monsoon 2002 to Pre Monsoon 2011

S Name No. Range in m Rise Fall Total . of State of Rise Fall 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m Rise Fall well M Ma M Ma No % No % N % No % N % N % No % No % No s in x in x o o o . Ana ly- sed 1 Andhra 0. 15. 0. 8.5 23 42. 11 20. 6 11. 17. 3 5.5 1 2.6 41 74. 14 25.4 559 96 Pradesh 02 80 01 1 9 75 6 75 2 09 17 1 5 5 8 7 60 2 0 2 Arunac 0. 2.2 0. 6.8 18. 9.0 0.0 63. 0.0 9.0 27. 72.7 hal 11 2 1 0 7 0 1 3 8 07 3 35 0 18 9 0 64 0 9 27 3 Pradesh 3 Assam 0. 3.7 0. 7.0 16. 2.7 0.0 11 63. 1 10. 1 7.2 19. 14 80.4 179 30 5 0 35 10 5 04 1 76 9 0 3 13 8 06 3 6 55 4 5 4 Bihar 0. 3.8 0. 8.3 17. 3.2 0.0 10 49. 5 23. 1 6.5 20. 17 79.4 214 37 7 0 44 02 6 03 5 29 7 0 6 53 0 36 4 4 56 0 4 5 Chandi 0. 9.3 0. 14. 25. 0.0 12. 18. 25. 18. 37. 62.5 16 4 0 2 3 4 3 6 10 garh 03 3 02 56 00 0 50 75 00 75 50 0 6 Chhattis 0. 10. 0. 7.7 31. 9.4 1 6.9 34. 2 14. 3.4 47. 10 52.2 201 63 19 69 7 96 garh 02 25 07 2 34 5 4 7 33 9 43 8 76 5 4 7 Dadra & 0. 2.7 0. 9.8 16. 33. 0.0 33. 0.0 16. 50. 50.0 6 1 2 0 2 0 1 3 3 Nagar 30 0 30 0 67 33 0 33 0 67 00 0 Haveli

8 Delhi 0. 5.3 0. 17. 22. 9.2 3.7 35. 7.4 1 22. 35. 64.8 54 12 5 2 19 4 19 35 09 7 23 28 22 6 0 19 1 2 22 19 1 9 Goa 0. 2.2 0. 7.3 46. 6.9 0.0 39. 2.3 4.6 53. 46.5 43 20 3 0 17 1 2 23 20 02 6 01 0 51 8 0 53 3 5 49 1 1 Gujarat 1 0. 36. 0. 26. 12 26. 11 22. 31. 12. 1 2.8 1 3.9 39 80. 19.7 0 486 5 63 96 01 56 03 45 7 13 0 63 48 96 4 8 9 1 0 25 5 3 1 Haryan 0. 7.0 0. 20. 10 35. 11. 2.0 19. 2 6.8 7 24. 14 48. 14 51.2 291 34 6 57 1 a 01 3 14 77 2 05 68 6 59 0 7 2 74 2 80 9 0 1 Himach 0. 11. 0. 3.5 45. 4.0 5.4 37. 6.7 0.0 55. 44.5 2 al 74 34 3 4 28 5 0 41 33 08 28 03 7 95 5 1 84 6 0 41 9 Pradesh 1 Jammu 3 & 0. 7.9 0. 9.6 22. 14. 8.4 43. 4.8 6.0 45. 54.2 83 19 12 7 36 4 5 38 45 Kashmi 01 7 01 2 89 46 3 37 2 2 78 2 r 1 Jharkha 0. 6.3 0. 6.4 16. 10. 4.9 42. 2 20. 4.9 31. 68.0 122 20 13 6 52 6 39 83 4 nd 06 3 02 9 39 66 2 62 5 49 2 97 3 1 Karnata 0. 17. 0. 9.3 19 38. 19. 7 14. 10 19. 2 5.0 1 3.1 37 72. 14 27.5 515 98 5 ka 01 94 02 2 9 64 03 6 76 0 42 6 5 6 1 3 43 2 7 1 Kerala 0. 9.3 0. 7.5 31 61. 9.9 1 3.7 11 21. 1 2.3 0.7 38 75. 12 24.9 513 51 4 6 01 7 01 7 5 40 4 9 0 2 83 2 4 8 5 05 8 5 1 Madhya 1 0. 15. 0. 17. 17 25. 10. 5 7.4 21 30. 15. 7 10. 30 43. 39 56.8 7 Pradesh 698 71 0 03 00 01 96 8 50 17 2 5 5 80 33 5 74 1 12 7 8 7 1 Mahara 0. 21. 0. 15. 30 39. 13 18. 8 10. 18 23. 3 5.1 1 2.4 52 68. 23 31.3 763 8 shtra 04 32 02 15 5 97 8 09 1 62 1 72 9 1 9 9 4 68 9 2 1 Meghal 0. 2.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 84. 15. 0.0 0.0 100. 26 - - 0 0 0 22 4 0 0 26 9 aya 12 3 0 0 0 62 38 0 0 00 2 Orissa 0. 7.9 0. 10. 31 43. 10 15. 3 4.6 20 28. 4 5.9 1 2.5 45 63. 26 36.5 711 0 01 0 01 06 0 60 8 19 3 4 0 13 2 1 8 3 1 43 0 7 2 Pondich 0. 1.5 0. 1.0 33. 0.0 0.0 66. 0.0 0.0 33. 66.6 6 2 0 0 4 0 0 2 4 1 erry 19 8 03 7 33 0 0 67 0 0 33 7 2 Punjab 0. 7.4 0. 16. 20. 4.9 2.8 20. 1 13. 5 37. 28. 10 71.3 143 30 7 4 30 41 2 02 0 01 24 98 0 0 98 9 29 3 06 67 2 3 2 Rajasth 1 0. 46. 0. 35. 13 21. 10 17. 9 15. 11 17. 4 7.4 20. 33 53. 28 46.1 3 an 618 2 02 96 01 24 1 20 8 48 4 21 1 96 6 4 71 3 88 5 2 8 2 Tamil 1 0. 26. 0. 30. 16 29. 10 17. 25. 16. 2 4.8 3 5.7 41 72. 15 27.5 4 Nadu 573 4 97 02 47 04 70 9 49 2 80 13 93 8 9 3 6 5 43 8 7 4 2 Tripura 0. 2.1 0. 4.8 47. 5.8 0.0 29. 11. 5.8 52. 47.0 17 8 1 0 5 2 1 9 8 5 12 9 03 8 06 8 0 41 76 8 94 6 2 Uttar 0. 10. 0. 12. 12 22. 4.4 0.5 27 48. 8 14. 5 9.2 15 27. 40 72.2 562 25 3 6 Pradesh 02 05 01 30 8 78 5 3 1 22 3 77 2 5 6 76 6 4 2 Uttaran 0. 1.5 0. 0.5 69. 7.6 0.0 23. 0.0 0.0 76. 23.0 13 9 1 0 3 0 0 10 3 7 chal 03 1 04 2 23 9 0 08 0 0 92 8 2 West 0. 10. 0. 12. 19. 3.5 1 3.8 16 42. 5 13. 6 16. 10 27. 28 72.7 393 78 14 8 Bengal 03 52 01 49 85 6 5 2 6 24 4 74 6 79 7 23 6 7 Total 7 6 6 789 25 32. 10 13. 9.8 21 27. 8.4 8.0 44 55. 34 44.2 7 6 3 0 72 60 54 36 5 85 69 5 5 03 80 87 0 7 7 5

Annexure II

District-wise Water Level Fluctuation & Frequency Distribution of Different Ranges from Pre Monsoon 2002 to Pre Monsoon 2011 in Rajasthan State

S. Name of No. of Range in m Rise Fall Total No. District wells Analyse Rise Fall 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m 0-2 m 2-4 m >4 m Rise Fall d Mi Max Mi Max No % No % N % No % N % No % No % No % n n o o 1 0.3 11.4 0.0 15.0 35.0 10.0 20.0 10.0 10.0 40.0 Ajmer 20 5.42 3 7 2 4 2 2 12 60.00 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.2 0.0 24.9 70.8 83.3 Alwar 24 8.60 2 8.33 0 0.00 2 8.33 2 8.33 1 4.17 17 4 16.67 20 3 6 5 3 3 3 0.4 3.6 60.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 Bansw-ara 5 2.38 3.60 3 1 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 4 80.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

4 0.1 0.4 50.0 50.0 50.0 Baran 6 0.64 1.37 3 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 50.00 3 4 3 0 0 0 5 0.1 16.1 0.0 33.8 19.5 24.3 26.8 14.6 51.2 Barmer 41 2 4.88 8 10 11 4 9.76 6 20 48.78 21 0 5 5 0 1 9 3 3 2 6 0.3 0.0 21.4 10.7 39.2 25.0 67.8 Bharat-pur 28 2.98 7.65 6 3 0 0.00 11 1 3.57 7 9 32.14 19 5 9 3 1 9 0 6 7 0.4 13.4 0.9 10.5 23.5 11.7 29.4 11.7 11.7 11.7 35.2 Bhilwara 17 4 2 5 2 2 2 11 64.71 6 8 6 0 3 3 6 1 6 6 6 9 8 0.0 40.0 0.1 11.6 22.4 24.4 22.4 12.2 14.2 30.6 Bikaner 49 11 12 11 6 2 4.08 7 34 69.39 15 6 0 7 0 5 9 5 4 9 1 9 0.1 0.1 37.5 25.0 25.0 12.5 37.5 Bundi 8 7.35 4.55 3 0 0.00 2 2 0 0.00 1 5 62.50 3 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.0 3.6 10.4 62.5 12.5 12.5 18.7 Chittaur-garh 16 6.24 10 2 1 6.25 0 0.00 2 1 6.25 13 81.25 3 3 2 5 0 0 0 5 11 0.1 0.1 21.3 27.5 17.2 37.9 10.3 55.1 Churu 29 3.56 8 5 0 0.00 11 2 6.90 3 13 44.83 16 4 5 7 9 4 3 4 7 12 5.1 3.0 21.5 20.0 10.0 70.0 80.0 Dausa 10 5.60 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 0 0.00 1 7 2 20.00 8 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 13 0.0 0.2 11.1 14.2 28.5 14.2 28.5 50.0 Dhaul-pur 14 9.44 2 4 1 7.14 2 1 7.14 4 7 50.00 7 2 6 0 9 7 9 7 0 14 0.8 0.6 40.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 Dungar-pur 10 5.06 0.96 4 2 2 2 0 0.00 0 0.00 8 80.00 2 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 15 1.0 11.1 0.1 16.6 12.9 38.7 32.2 16.1 Ganga-nagar 31 4 12 10 3 9.68 0 0.00 2 6.45 26 83.87 5 6 7 7 5 0 1 6 3 16 0.2 26.2 0.1 13.3 12.9 32.2 16.1 16.1 19.3 38.7 Hanum-angarh 31 4 10 5 5 1 3.23 6 19 61.29 12 7 3 2 5 0 6 3 3 5 1 17 1.2 0.4 31.1 11.5 23.0 11.5 46.1 80.7 Jaipur 26 3.30 2 7.69 3 0 0.00 6 3 12 5 19.23 21 7 2 7 4 8 4 5 7 18 0.1 46.9 0.1 11.4 21.6 13.5 16.2 32.4 48.6 Jaisal-mer 37 8 5 6 12 3 8.11 3 8.11 19 51.35 18 5 0 0 9 2 1 2 3 5 19 4.3 1.0 35.2 22.2 11.1 66.6 77.7 Jalore 9 5.80 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 1 0 0.00 6 2 22.22 7 0 0 4 2 1 7 8 20 0.5 4.5 66.6 16.6 16.6 16.6 Jhalaw-ar 6 8.00 4.59 4 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 5 83.33 1 6 9 7 7 7 7 21 2.2 4.1 21.9 81.8 81.8 Jhunjh-unu 11 5.11 0 0.00 1 9.09 1 9.09 0 0.00 0 0.00 9 2 18.18 9 9 8 1 2 2 22 0.2 13.1 0.0 15.1 22.2 14.8 18.5 18.5 14.8 11.1 44.4 Jodhpur 27 6 4 5 5 4 3 15 55.56 12 1 0 7 5 2 1 2 2 1 1 4 23 0.1 42.8 28.5 28.5 100.0 Karauli 7 6.84 - - 3 2 2 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 7 0 0.00 5 6 7 7 0 24 0.1 0.9 54.5 27.2 36.3 Kota 11 2.76 3.55 6 1 9.09 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 1 9.09 7 63.64 4 5 2 5 7 6 25 0.1 1.7 20.4 36.8 15.7 36.8 57.8 Nagaur 19 3.21 7 1 5.26 0 0.00 1 5.26 3 7 8 42.11 11 5 8 0 4 9 4 9 26 0.3 0.4 23.5 11.7 17.6 17.6 23.5 58.8 Pali 17 4.80 9.92 4 1 5.88 2 3 3 4 7 41.18 10 0 4 3 6 5 5 3 2 27 1.0 10.6 0.5 23.8 23.8 38.1 14.2 Rajsam-and 21 3.03 5 5 8 2 9.52 1 4.76 0 0.00 18 85.71 3 3 7 1 1 1 0 9 28 SawaiMadho- 3.7 0.0 57.1 28.5 85.7 14 4.55 5.17 0 0.00 1 7.14 1 7.14 8 0 0.00 4 2 14.29 12 pur 2 5 4 7 1 29 6.5 1.3 15.1 18.7 12.5 62.5 93.7 Sikar 16 6.59 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 6.25 3 2 10 1 6.25 15 9 1 2 5 0 0 5 30 0.2 20.0 50.0 30.0 100.0 Sirohi 10 8.50 - - 2 5 3 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 10 0 0.00 5 0 0 0 0 31 0.7 1.4 29.1 14.2 28.5 21.4 21.4 35.7 Tonk 14 9.19 2 4 3 1 7.14 1 7.14 3 9 64.29 5 6 1 6 9 7 3 3 1 32 0.1 12.3 0.3 38.2 20.5 17.6 14.7 23.5 Udaipur 34 2.63 13 7 6 5 3 8.82 0 0.00 26 76.47 8 9 8 2 4 9 5 1 3 Total 13 21.2 10 17.4 15.2 11 17.9 12 20.7 33 28 46.1 618 94 46 7.44 53.88 1 0 8 8 1 1 6 8 1 3 5 2

ANNEXURE III

GRANT RELEASED AND EXPENDITURED INCURRED FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2009-10 TO 2011-12 (AIBP)

Sl. State/ Project Maj./ Latest Estimated Grants Released Cumulative Expenditure Incurred No. Name Med./ Cost of AIBP CLA/Grant ERM Components 2009- 2010- 2011- Total upto 2009- 2010- 2011- Total 10 11 12 31.03.2012 10 11 12 RAJASTHAN

1. IGNP Stage – Maj. 6921.320 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 241.810 NA NA 241.810 II 2. Narmada Maj. 2481.490 135.297 41.920 0.000 177.217 144.270 109.040 NA 253.310 Canal 3. Mod. Of Gang ERM 621.420 8.110 0.000 3.375 11.485 16.560 8.700 NA 25.260 Canal Total 10024.230 143.407 41.920 3.375 188.702 402.640 117.740 520.380

GROUND WATER LEVEL IN DELHI 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4183

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that the ground water level in several areas of Delhi has gone down; (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the details thereof; and (c) the details of action plan that Government has prepared in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Ground water levels have declined mainly due to over-exploitation of ground water and reduced natural recharge to ground water due to urbanization. As per latest assessment of ground water resources carried out by Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Water Resources, jointly with the State Government of Delhi (as on 2009), out of 27 tehsils in 9 districts, 20 tehsils are over-exploited. List of over-exploited tehsils in NCT Delhi is given in Annexure I.

(c) ‘Water’ being a State subject, action plan to improve the situation is to be formulated by the State Government. The Government of Delhi has undertaken the following actions to check depletion of ground water:

• Entire NCT of Delhi has been notified for ground water regulation. No ground water extraction structure is permitted without prior permission of the concerned Deputy Commissioners.

• Amended Building Bye Laws to make roof top rain water harvesting mandatory for all new buildings located in plot area above 200 sq. m.

• Financial assistance is provided to beneficiaries for adopting rain water harvesting under Bhagidari scheme of Govt. Delhi.

Besides, these following measures are being undertaken by the Central Ground Water Board to promote rain water harvesting.

• Implementation of demonstrative projects on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge for replication by the State Government.

• Implementation of IEC activities like mass awareness campaigns, training programmes, display of hoardings at prominent public places, release of booklets, participation in India International Trade Fair, painting competition among school children etc.

• Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in notified areas.

• CGWA has directed large and medium Industries using ground water in the over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting and adopt practices of treatment, recycle and reuse of waste water in their premises.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

Annexure I

LIST OF OVER-EXPLOITED TEHSILS IN NCT DELHI (AS ON 2009)

S.No. District Names of over-exploited Tehsils 1. Central PaharGanj 2. Karol Bagh 3. East PreetVihar 4. VivekVihar 5. New Delhi ChanakyaPuri 6. Parliament Street 7. North Kotwali 8. Sadar Bazar 9. North East SeemaPuri 10. Shahdara 11. North West Model Town 12. SaraswatiVihar 13. South Defence Colony 14. HauzKhas 15. Kalka Ji 16. South West Delhi Cantonment 17. Najafgarh 18. VasantVihar 19. West Patel Nagar 20. Rajouri Garden

POWER PROJECT 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4184

SHRI ANIL MADHAV DAVE the steps being taken by Government to review the several power projects viz. projects on Alaknanda, Mandakini, Yamuna, etc. which have become a potential threat to the existence of the Ganga river?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

As per the information from Ministry of Power, the proposals of Hydro Power projects are considered for environmental clearances, on case to case basis, as per the provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification. The environmental clearance is given only after carrying out detailed EIA studies. There is no proposal by Ministry of Power to review such projects.

POTABLE WATER AND IRRIGATION 14th May, 2012

RSQ 4185

DR. PRABHA THAKUR

(a) whether the Central Government proposes to include the issue of river water in the Union List for the solution of the problems of potable water and irrigation by taking it seriously so that permanent solution to problems of needy people of the country regarding potable water and irrigation could be solved; (b) whether the Central Government plans to constitute a board like that of the Central National Water Authority for this purpose so that issue of the river water could be under the Union List and not under the State List and inhuman disputes and politicization of river water sharing could be avoided; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) No, Sir. (c) Does not arise.

WATER SHARING TREATY WITH CHINA 21st May, 2012

RSQ *625

SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI

(a) whether India has any water sharing treaty with China; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether China has plans to divert massive amount of water from not only Brahmaputra river but some other rivers too, which flow down to India; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. *625 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.05.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING WATER SHARING TREATY WITH CHINA.

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No such proposal has been made by either side at the current juncture of bilateral relations.

(d) & (e) Dams being built in China on the Brahmaputra and other rivers flowing to India are Run of the River dams for the generation of hydroelectric power. These do not store water. Media reports suggest that there is a plan to divert water from the Brahmaputra. The Chinese Government has assured the Government of India that no such plan exists.

AVAILABILITY OF WATER RESOURCES 21st May, 2012

RSQ *638

SHRI KANWAR DEEP SINGH

(a) whether the various water policies formulated earlier by the Central Government have been implemented in letter and spirit by the State Governments; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of water bodies in the country, at present, along with the annual capacity of such water resources; (d) whether any assessment of water resources available and required in the urban as well as rural areas has been made; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. *638 TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 21.5.2012 REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF WATER RESOURCES.

(a) & (b) National Water Policy is finalised and adopted by National Water Resources Council. Several States have formulated their State Water Policies, by and large as per the provisions of National Water Policy. The States implement these policies as per their requirement and priorities.

(c) The third Minor Irrigation Census has counted 5.56 lakh tanks and storages in India. The storage capacity of these tanks and storages was not surveyed.

(d) & (e) The average annual water availability for the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1123 BCM comprising 690 BCM of surface water and 433 BCM of replenishable ground water. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (NCIWRD), in its report in 1999, had assessed that the annual water requirement by the year 2025 and 2050 will be about 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively.

OBJECTION TO SHARING OF RIVER WATER 21st May, 2012

RSQ *639

SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN

(a) whether some countries are raising objections to sharing of river water with India; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) Government''s reaction thereto?

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) India has Treaties / Agreements for sharing of river water with Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Any difference/dispute is to be settled as per the provisions of the Treaty/Agreement, and the Government is satisfied with the arrangements.

INSTALLATION OF GAUGE RECORDER 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4946

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) whether Government proposes to install a gauge recorder at RD 86.5 in place of RD 45 in Bikaner and if so, by when; and (b) whether Government proposes to install gauge recorder at the linking point of the Sirhind feeder canal Rajasthan instead of installing the same at the Sirhind feeder head and if so, by when?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As informed by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), it was decided in 84th meeting of Irrigation Sub Committee of BBMB held on 31.01.2012 to install the automatic stage recorder at RD 86,500 of Bikaner canal by Rajasthan under their ongoing Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) scheme. The installation is thus dependent on Rajasthan Government. BBMB has further informed that if necessity arose, after installation of automatic stage recorder at RD 86,500, the gauge could also be provided at RD 45,000 of Bikaner canal.

(b) As per BBMB, the site referred to is not clear but a site namely, Rajasthan Feeder d/s of Link with Sirhind Feeder has been approved in the BBMB Board’s 208th meeting held on 21.10.2011, for implementation under the World Bank funded Hydrology Project. The installation of the gauge recorder at this site is therefore dependent on the implementation of the World Bank funded Hydrology Project.

MANAGEMENT OF GROUND WATER 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4947

SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL

(a) whether it is a fact that aquifier mapping is not commonly done in India before digging for ground water; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Government is taking active steps to promote and encourage better ground water management in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Water Resources carries out aquifer delineation through hydrogeological surveys, geophysical surveys and ground water exploration to delineate potential aquifer

zones worthy of ground water development. All the scientific data on aquifer characteristics thus collected are provided to the state agencies for enabling them in planning, development and management of ground water resources. However, a large number of tube wells are owned by individuals for various uses, most of which are constructed without any systematic scientific study.

(c) & (d) Various steps being undertaken by the Central Ground Water Board to promote and encourage better ground water management are as follows:

• Central Ground Water Board is taking up aquifer mapping during the Twelfth Plan, which will lead to more accurate assessment of ground water resources, defining aquifer geometry and potential including water quality. This will provide better insight for ground water management.

• Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the Model Bill to regulate and control development and management of ground water. So far eleven States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation. Matter is being actively pursued with other States.

• Central Ground Water Authority has notified 82 areas in the country including for regulation of ground water development and management. In these notified areas, installation of new ground water abstraction structures is not permitted without prior specific approval of the Authority/ Authorized officer. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in the notified areas.

• Central Ground Water Authority has circulated the list of Over-exploited, critical and semi-critical areas in the country to the State Pollution Control Boards, BIS and Ministry of Environment & Forests which refer the proposals for new industries/ projects falling in these areas to CGWA for obtaining NOC for withdrawal of ground water.

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• CGWA has directed large and medium Industries using ground water in the over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting and adopt practices of treatment, recycle and reuse of waste water in their premises.

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

(e) Question does not arise.

ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE PROJECT UNDER CGWB 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4948

SHRI RABINARAYAN MOHAPATRA:

(a) whether Government plans to cover all the thirty districts of Odisha under Artificial Recharge Project launched under the Central Sector Scheme of CGWB; (b) if so, the details of the plan prepared therefor and when such a plan was prepared; (c) the funds allocated and released under the project; and (d) by when the project is likely to be completed, keeping in view the severe shortage of water in Odisha?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) During the XIth plan the Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Water Resources implemented demonstrative projects for artificial recharge under the Central Sector Scheme of Ground Water Management to be upscaled by respective State Governments. An outlay of Rs 100 crores was kept for the XIth plan out of which 133 projects worth Rs. 99.87 crores was approved for 21 States / UTs including Odisha.

(b) Master plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water was prepared by Central Ground Water Board in 2002, which was circulated to all the States/ UTs. The Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water has been revised in 2012, based on hydrogeological parameters and hydrological database available for the states. The plan aims at providing area specific artificial recharge techniques to augment the ground water reservoir based on source water availability and capability of ground water reservoir to accommodate it. Around 5339 sq.km. area falling in 14 districts of Odisha has been identified as feasible for artificial recharge. It is estimated that 1192 mcm of runoff can be recharged through construction of 5856 recharge structures of various types including percolation tanks, dykes, check weirs, flooding, induced recharge and recharge shafts and 1000 roof top rain water harvesting structures in urban areas.

(c) & (d) During XIth Plan, 14 demonstrative projects costing Rs. 464.36 lakh were approved for construction of 66 recharge structures in 10 districts viz. Angul, Bolangir, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj and Sambalpur. A sum of Rs. 325.04 lakh released to the State implementing agencies towards first installment. As per the DPR submitted by the State implementing agency, the projects are to be completed within a period of one year after release of funds.

WATER BALANCE ASSESSMENT 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4949

SHRI VIJAY JAWAHARLAL DARDA

(a) whether the Water Balance Assessment proposed to be done, especially in view of the impending global warming and consequent melting down in higher regions of Himalayas; (b) if so, whether the Planning Commission has issued a directive or given suggestion for its inclusion in the Twelfth Five Year Plan; and (c) how the technology deficit would be overcome for this first-time exercise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, Sir. However, the Draft National Water Policy (2012), inter-alia, recommends that appropriate institutional arrangements for each river basin should be developed to collect and collate all data on regular basis with regard to rainfall, river flows, area irrigated by crops and by source, utilizations for various uses by both surface and ground water and to publish water accounts on ten daily basis every year for each river basin with appropriate water budgets and water accounts based on the hydrologic balances.

(b) No directive or suggestion has been issued for inclusion of Water Balance Assessment in the Twelfth Five Year Plan.

(c) Does not arise.

IRRIGATION PROJECTS 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4950

DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY

(a) the number of irrigation projects sanctioned, State-wise, during the last three years and the current year; (b) whether the work has been started on all the irrigation projects; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the updated status of projects on which work has been started?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) The details of Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects accepted by the Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources(MoWR) during last three years (2009-10 to 2011-12) including the status of the projects state- wise is given at Annexure-I.

(c) Status is given at Annexure-II.

(d) Status is given at Annexure-III.

ANNEXURE- I STATE-WISE LIST OF PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF MOWR DURING LAST THREE YEARS INDICATING THEIR STATUS

Sl. Date of Project Name Major/ Estimated Benefits in ha Status No. Meeting Medium Cost in Rs. crore Andhara Pradesh

Year 2009-10

1 24.08.2009 Krishna Delta Modernization Scheme Major 3684.5 575000 Ongoing including Pulichintala Dam Project (2411.25 + (New) 1273.25) Year 2010-11

2 16.09.2010 J. Chokka Rao Godavari Lift Irrigation Major 9427.73 285,724 Ongoing Scheme (Revised) 3 04.01.2011 Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Project Major 16010.45 436827 Ongoing (Revised) (Irri.9307.54) Year 2011-12

NIL

Assam

Year 2009-10

1 11.03.2010 Champamati (Barrage) Irrigation Major 309.22 24,994 Ongoing project (Revised) Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

NIL

Bihar

Year 2009-10

1 24.08.2009 Eastern Kosi Canal Project (New Major 750.75 735500 Ongoing ERM) 2 30.11.2009 Nepal Benefit Scheme-2009 Gandak Major 171.84 69,600 Ongoing Project (New) 3 30.11.2009 Batane Reservoir Project (Revised) Major 113.81 12,126 Ongoing 4 30.11.2009 Punpun Barrage project (Revised) Major 658.12 13,680 Ongoing Year 2010-11

5 25.06.2010 Restoration Works of Eastern Gandak Major 684.78 6,62,000 Ongoing Canal system (Revised) (Restoration 4,36,000) 6 16.09.2010 Durgawati Reservoir Project Major 983.10 39,610 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2011-12

7 12.01.2012 Eastern Gandak Canal System New- ERM 1799.50 146,000 Not Started (Gandak Phase-II), 8 12.01.2012 Udersthan Barrage & other Iner- connected New- ERM 531.01 41,052 Ongoing and Independent Schemes. Chattisgarh

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Minimata (Hasdeo) Bango Major 1660.88 433000 Completed in Multipurpose Scheme (Revised) XI Plan

2 24.08.2009 Koserteda Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 154.65 11120 Completed in XI Plan Year 2010-11

3 12.05.2010 Karra Nalla Irrigation Project Medium 99.19 4,100 Ongoing 4 12.05.2010 Ghumariya Nalla Irrigation Project Medium 47.79 3,200 Ongoing 5 12.05.2010 Sutiapat Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 98.62 6,960 Ongoing 6 25.06.2010 Khrung Tank Project-ERM Major 101.04 56,300 Ongoing (Additnl.Irri. 15,300) 7 16.09.2010 Maniyari Tank Project - ERM Major 159.95 64,771 Ongoing Year 2011-12

NIL

Gujrat

Year 2009-10

1 11.03.2010 Sardar Sarovar Narmada project Major 39240.45 1,792,000 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

2 14.09.2011 Mahi Right Bank Canal project- ERM Major 300.01 1,83,000 ha Not Started (Restoration 8500 ha) 3 14.09.2011 Improvement of Kakrapar RBMC (0 to Major 296.51 134503 Ongoing 60.98 km) and Ukai RBMC (0 to 35.06 (including km) and LBMC system-ERM restoration of 3500 ha) Haryana

Year 2009-10

1 11.03.2010 Rehabilitation, Modernisation of drains to Major 67.28 159311 Completed in recharge the Ground water (ERM) (Restoration XI Plan 28822) Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

2 20.07.2011 Rehabiliation, Renovation and Major 115.94 146,000 Ongoing Modernisation of critically damaged channels of Haryana irrigation network-ERM Himachal Pradesh

Year 2009-10

NIL

Year 2010-11

1 16.09.2010 Balh Valley (Left Bank) Irrigation Medium 103.78 4,354 Completed in project (Revised) XI Plan 2 04.01.2011 Siddhata Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 95.29 5348 Completed in XI Plan 3 14.03.2011 Phina Singh Irrigation Project Medium 204.51 8472 Ongoing Year 2011-12

4 20.07.2011 Shahnehar Irrigation Project Major 387.17 24772 Completed in (Revised) XI Plan Jammu & Kasmir

Year 2009-10

1 30.11.2009 Modernisation of Ranbir Canal Project Major 176.89 55,418 Ongoing (Revised) 2 11.03.2010 Tral Lift Irrigation scheme (Revised) Medium 140.76 6,000 Ongoing

3 11.03.2010 Rajpora Medium Irrigation scheme Medium 70.2 2,429 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2010-11

4 12.05.2010 Modernization of Zaingir Canal Medium 73.51 7,100 Ongoing Irrigation Project (ERM) 5 12.05.2010 Modernization of Lar Canal Project Medium 47.72 2,231 Ongoing (ERM) (Additional 617 Ha) 6 12.05.2010 Modernization of Grimtoo canal Medium 99.09 4,734 Ongoing (ERM) 7 12.05.2010 Restoration & Modernization of main Ravi Major 62.27 50749 Ongoing canal and its distribution system (ERM) (Restoration 15,016) Year 2011-12

NIL

Jharkhand

Year 2009-10

1 09.10.2009 Upper Sankh Reservoir Scheme Medium 141.19 7,069 Completed in (Revised) XI Plan 2 09.10.2009 Panchkhero Reservoir Scheme Medium 75.69 2,601 Completed ith (Revised) liabilitis in XII Plan 3 09.10.2009 Surangi Reservoir Scheme (Revised) Medium 41.17 2,601 Completed in XI Plan Year 2010-11

4 16.09.2010 Gumani Barrage Project (Revised) Major 185.76 16,194 Completed ith liabilitis in XII Plan 5 27.10.2010 Raisa Reservoir Scheme Medium 81.11 3,145 Ongoing 6 27.10.2010 Tajna Reservoir Scheme Medium 87.76 5,670 Completed ith liabilitis in

XII Plan 7 14.03.2011 Subernarekha Multipurpose Project Major 6613.74 236,846 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2011-12

NIL

Karnataka

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Renovation and Restoration of Medium 9.375 2530 Ongoing Bheema Samudra Tank (New) 2 24.08.2009 Gandorinala Irrigation Project Medium 240 11655 Completed in (Revised) XI Plan 3 09.10.2009 Ghataprabha Stage-III Project Major 1210.51 1,77,822 Completed in (Revised) XI Plan 4 09.10.2009 Malaprabha Project (Revised) Major 1383.48 1,96,132 Completed in XI Plan 5 09.10.2009 Bhima Lift Irrigation project (New) Major 551.93 24,292 Ongoing 6 09.10.2009 Karanja Irrigation Project (Revised) Major 532 44,574 Ongoing 7 09.10.2009 Upper Krishna Project Stage-I Major 6891.59 4,59,000 Ongoing (Revised) 8 09.10.2009 Upper Krishna Project Stage-II Major 3959.8 2,27,000 Ongoing (Revised) 9 09.10.2009 Guddada Mallapua Lift Irrigation Medium 115.4 5,261 Ongoing scheme (New)

10 11.03.2010 Modernisation of Chadrampalli project Medium 14.93 8446 Ongoing (ERM) (Restoation 1935 ha) 11 11.03.2010 Modernisation of Hattikuni project Medium 6.75 2145 Ongoing (ERM) (Restoration = 956 ha) 12 11.03.2010 Modernisation of Upper Mullamari Medium 8.21 3279 Ongoing project (ERM) (Restoration 1500 ha) Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

13 20.07.2011 Sri Rameshwar Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 331.55 41,052 Ongoing Kerala

Year 2009-10

NIL

Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

NIL

Madhya Pradesh

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Punasa Lift irrigation Scheme Major 488.08 36758 Ongoing (Revised) 2 24.08.2009 Indira Sagar Multipurpose Project Major 3182.77 16900/1000 Ongoing (Revised) MW 3 24.08.2009 Omkareshwar Multipurpose project Major 2504.8 283324 Ongoing (Revised) 4 24.08.2009 Mahi Irrigation Project (Revised) Major 490.39 26429 Completed in XI Plan 5 24.08.2009 Upper Beda Irrigation Project Medium 224.41 13400 Ongoing (Revised) 6 09.10.2009 Bargi Diversion project (Revised) Major 5127.22 3,77,000 Ongoing 7 09.10.2009 Sagar Medium Irrigation Project (New) Medium 239.99 17,061 Ongoing 8 30.11.2009 Bariyarpur Left bank canal Project Major 477.26 43,850 Completed in (Revised) XI Plan 9 30.11.2009 Bansagar Canal Project - Unit- II Major 2143.65 2,49,359 Ongoing (Revised) 10 30.11.2009 Sindh River Project Phase - II Major 2045.74 1,62,100 Ongoing (Revised) 11 30.11.2009 Singhpur Irrigation Project (New) Medium 200.52 6,000 Ongoing 12 30.11.2009 Bah Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 250.33 17,807 Ongoing 13 28.01.2010 Bansgar Dam (Unit I) Project, Major 1582.94 4,93,000 Ongoing Madhya Pradesh(Revised) 14 11.03.2010 Mahan (Gulab Sagar) Irrigation Major 486.96 19,740 Completed ith Project (Revised) liabilitis in XII Plan 15 11.03.2010 Jobat Medium Irrigation project Medium 230.61 12,507 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2010-11

16 25.06.2010 Halon Irrigation Project Major 414.21 16,782 Ongoing 17 25.06.2010 Man Irrigation Project Major 246.03 17,700 Ongoing 18 25.06.2010 Upper Narmada Irrigation Project Major 683.93 26,622 Ongoing 19 27.10.2010 Kachhal Irrigation Project Medium 62.48 3470 Ongoing

20 27.10.2010 Upper Kaketo Irrigation Project Medium 196.27 3423 Ongoing 21 14.03.2011 Kushalpura Irrigation Project Medium 83.975 7540 Ongoing 22 14.03.2011 Bagharru Irrigation Project Medium 50.57 3350 Ongoing 23 14.03.2011 Rehti Irrigation Project Medium 48.77 2905 Ongoing Year 2011-12

24 20.07.2011 Rajghat Canal Project-ERM Major 34.15 164789 Ongoing 25 20.07.2011 Rangwan High Level Canal System- Major 39.04 17085 Ongoing ERM 26 20.07.2011 Urmil Right Bank canal system-ERM Major 45.69 7692 Ongoing 27 12.01.2012 Madhya Pradesh Water Sector New-ERM 1919.00 488,682 Ongoing Restructuring Project (MPWSRP) Maharashtra

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Dongargaon Tank Project (Revised) Medium 67.039 3942 Completed in XI Plan 2 09.07.2009 Krishna-Koyna Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 2224.76 121256 Ongoing (new)

3 24.08.2009 Gul River Project (Revised) Medium 96.62 3025 Ongoing 4 30.11.2009 Dhom Balkawadi Tunnel Irrigation Major 848.89 12,670 Ongoing Project (Revised) 5 30.11.2009 Tillari Irrigation Project (Revised) * Major 1612.15 30,733 Ongoing 6 28.01.2010 Khadakpurna River Project, Major 917.95 24,864 Ongoing Maharashtra. (Revised) 7 28.01.2010 Tarali Irrigation Project, Major 870.9 19,498 Ongoing Maharashtra. (Revised) 8 28.01.2010 Upper Penganga Project, Major 3038.42 1,16,728 Ongoing Maharashtra (Revised) 9 28.01.2010 Lower Dudhana Irrigation Major 1349.5 44,482 Ongoing Project,(Revised) 10 11.03.2010 Ghungshi Barrage Medium Irigation Medium 170.15 6,660 Ongoing Project Year 2010-11

11 12.05.2010 Rajiv Sagar (Bawanthadi) (Revised) Major 161.57 57,120 Ongoing ** 12 12.05.2010 Upper Manar Irrigation Project Medium 525.4 12,420 Ongoing (Revised) 13 25.06.2010 Shelgaon Barrage project Medium 446.49 11,318 Ongoing 14 04.01.2011 Lower Wardha Project (Revised) Mojor 2232.41 63333 Ongoing 15 14.03.2011 Waghur River Project (Revised) Major 1183.55 164789 Ongoing (Restoration- 60642 ha) 16 14.03.2011 Urmodi Irrigation Project Major 1417.75 17085 Ongoing 17 14.03.2011 Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project Major 3450.35 7692 Ongoing 18 14.03.2011 Bodwad Parisar Sinchan Yojna Major 2178.67 488,682 Ongoing * = Tillari Irrigation Project is a joint project of Maharashtra and Goa ** = Rajiv Sagar (Bawanthadi) is a joint project of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Year 2011-12

19 20.07.2011 Bembla River Project (Revised) Major 2166.35 70756 Ongoing 20 14.09.2011 Upper Kundalika Project- Revised Medium 154.916 2800 Ongoing 21 14.09.2011 Maharashtra Water sector Major 2351.5 5,16,704 ha Ongoing Improvement Project (MWSIP) (World Bank Aided)-ERM

22 12.01.2012 Purna Barrage (Ner Dhamana) Medium 617.46 7024 Ongoing Irrigation Project. Manipur

Year 2009-10

1 09.10.2009 Dolaithabi Barrage project (Revised) Medium 215.52 7,545 Completed in XI Plan 2 09.10.2009 Khuga Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 381.28 14,755 Ongoing 3 30.11.2009 Thoubal Multipupose Project Major 982 33,449 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

NIL

Nagaland

Year 2009-10

NIL

Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

NIL

Orissa

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Kanupur Multipupose Project Major 1067.51 47709 Ongoing (Revised) 2 09.07.2009 Upper Indravati Irrigation Project Major 564.77 41794 Ongoing (Revised) 3 09.07.2009 Lower Indra Irrigation Project Major 1182.23 38870 Ongoing (Revised) 4 09.07.2009 Subarnarekha Irrigation Project Major 4049.93 187462 Ongoing (Revised) 5 30.11.2009 Lower Suktel Irrigation Project Major 1041.81 29,845 Ongoing (Revised) 6 30.11.2009 Telengiri Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 474.05 13,789 Ongoing Year 2010-11

7 25.06.2010 Rengali Irrigation Sub-Project–LBC-II Major 1958.34 1,77,651 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2011-12

8 12.01.2012 Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and New-ERM 471.43 79863 Ongoing

Water Management Investment Programme (OIIAWMIP)- Tranche-II Punjab

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Relining of Rajasthan feeder from RD Major 952.1 93117 Not Started 179000 to 496000-ERM 2 09.07.2009 Relining of Sirhind feeder from RD Major 489.165 34548 Not Started 119700 to 447927-ERM 3 24.08.2009 Shahpurkandi Dam Project (Revised) Major 2285.81 37173/168M Ongoing (Irr.653.97 W 4 11.03.2010 Extensiion, Renovation and modernisation Major 734.46 6,67,000 Not Started of Canal being fed from River Sutlej- (Restoration ERM 198,924 ha ) Additional Irr = 8144 ha Year 2010-11

5 16.09.2010 Kandi Canal extension from Major 540.24 23,326 Ongoing Hoshiarpur to Balachur, Stage-II (Revised) Year 2011-12

NIL

Rajsthan

Year 2009-10

1 11.03.2010 Narmada Canal Project (Revised) Major 2481.49 151,000 Ongoing Year 2010-11

2 16.09.2010 Modernisation of Gang Canal system Major 621.42 281,050( Completed ith (Revised) Adtinl liabilitis in Irr.96,510) XII Plan 3 04.01.2011 Relining of Indira Gandhi main Canal, Major 401.63 71892 Ongoing Stage-I (ERM) 4 04.01.2011 Indira Gandhi Nahar Project, Stage-II Major 6921.32 901000 Ongoing (Revised) Year 2011-12

5 12.01.2012 Rajgarh Medium Irrigation Project New- 192.13 8568 Not Started Medium (irrigation - 140.46, drinking water supply - 51.46) Tripura

Year 2009-10

1 09.10.2009 Gumti Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 83.01 9,800 Ongoing 2 09.10.2009 Manu Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 98.71 7,600 Ongoing 3 09.10.2009 Khowai Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 91.64 9,320 Ongoing Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

NIL

Uttar Pradesh

Year 2009-10

1 09.07.2009 Eastern Ganga Canal Major 892.44 105000 Completed in Project(Revised) XI Plan 2 24.08.2009 Modernization of Lahchura dam Major 299.36 46485 Ongoing (Revised) 3 09.10.2009 Arjun Sahayak Pariyojna (New) Major 806.5 149,764 Ongoing 4 28.01.2010 Umarhut Pump Canal Phase-II (New- Major 73.69 46948 Ongoing ERM) (Restoation 19,820) 5 11.03.2010 Saryu Nahar Pariyojana (Revised) Major 7270.32 144,000 Completed ith liabilitis in XII Plan Year 2010-11

6 12.05.2010 Improving Irrigation Intensity of Hardoi Major 105.30 3,06,055 Not Started Branch System (Revised - ERM) (Restoration 95,961 ha ) 7 25.06.2010 Kachnoda Dam Project (Revised) Major 423.45 10,850 Ongoing 8 16.09.2010 Badaun Irrigation Project Major 332.12 37,453 Ongoing

9 16.09.2010 Bansagar Canal Project (Revised) Major 3148.91 150,132 Ongoing 10 16.09.2010 Kanhar Irrigation Project Major 652.58 27,898 Ongoing 11 16.09.2010 Restoring capacity of Western Major 217.12 332,000 Ongoing Gandak Canal system – ERM (Restoration 178,000) Year 2011-12

NIL

West Bengal

Year 2009-10

1 30.11.2009 Tatko Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 19.76 2,494 Completed ith liabilitis in XII Plan 2 30.11.2009 Patloi Irrigation Project (Revised) Medium 17.28 2,158 Completed in XI Plan Year 2010-11

NIL

Year 2011-12

NIL

ANNEXURE-II

STATUS OF THE PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF MOWR DURING LAST THREE YEARS ON WHICH WORK HAS NOT BEEN STARTED AND THE REASONS

Sl. Project Type Name of Reasons for not starting the No. Name State work 1 Eastern Gandak Major-ERM Bihar Work not started as administrative Canal System approval has not been granted by the (Gandak Phase-II) State Govt. 2 Mahi Right Bank Major-ERM Gujrat Due to non receipt of Investment Canal project- clearance from Planning ERM Commission, Administrative approval has not been granted by the State Govt.. In view of this project has not been started . 3 Relining of Major-ERM Punjab Both these projects are twin projects Rajasthan feeder and are to be executed simultanesouly from RD and due to non release of funds to 179000 to Relining of Sirhind feeder, work has not 496000- ERM been started. 4 Relining of Major-ERM Punjab Sirhind feeder from RD 119700 to 447927-ERM 5 Extensiion, Major-ERM Punjab Due to non release of funds, the Renovation and project has not been started. modernisation of Canal being fed from River Sutlej- ERM 6 Rajgarh New-Medium Rajsthan The design aspect of the project is Mediu under review in CWC. m Irrigat ion Project 7 Improving Major-ERM Uttar The progress of work is standstill due Irrigation Intensity Pradesh to administrative reasons. of Hardoi Branch System (Revised - ERM)

ANNEXURE‐III(a) STATUS OF ONGOING IRRIGATION PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SINCE APRIL 2009 & REPORTED ONGOING AT THE END OF XI FIVE YEAR PLAN

(Rs. In Crore and Potential in Th ha)

Sl.N State o. Cummulati ve Ultimate Irrigation Potential Irrigation Created (IPC) upto Cummulative Type of Potential (IP) in Start 2011‐12 Expenditure upto

Project Project Th ha Year 2011‐12 Name

1 ANDHRA Indira Sagar Polavaram Major 81.315 2005 81.315 1061.69 PRADESH Project 2 ASSAM Champamati Major 24.994 1980 12.955 208.26

3 BIHAR Restoration of Eastern ERM 576 2009 350 587.48 Gandak Canal Project (E.R.M.) Eastern Kosi Canal 4 BIHAR Project ERM 735.5 2009 535.5 377.94 (E.R.M.) 5 BIHAR Durgawati Reservoir Major 39.61 1976 21.3 688.52266 Project Nepal Benefit Scheme 6 BIHAR 2009 Major 84 2010 43.8 137.584 Gandak Project 7 BIHAR Punpun Barrage Major 13.68 1998 2 257.85 Project 8 BIHAR Uderasthan Barrage Major 43.035 2007 0 66.56 Scheme 9 BIHAR Batane Reservoir Medium 12.126 1976 9.32 85.03 Project 10 CHHATTISGARH Kharung Tank Project ERM 15.8 2007 9.7 86.03 ERM Ghumariya Nalla 11 CHHATTISGARH Irrigation Medium 3.2 2005 3.2 42.73 Project 12 CHHATTISGARH Karra Nalla Barrage Medium 4.1 2009 2.825 83.14 13 CHHATTISGARH Sutiyapat Medium Medium 6.96 2003 5.46 71.69 Project Sardar Sarovar 14 GUJARAT (Narmada) Major 1792 1987 837.829 25747.04 Project 15 GUJARAT Ukai Kakrapar ERM 0 2008 0 62.66 SUBERNAREKHA 16 JHARKHAND MULTIPURPOSE Major 236.84 1978 22.2 2855.3 PROJECT 17 JHARKHAND RAISA RESERVOIR Medium 3.145 2010 0 41.39 SCHEME

18 KARNATAKA Bhima Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 24.292 1993 15.275 455.38 SRI RAMESHWARA LIFT 19 KARNATAKA IRRIGATION SCHEME Major 13.8 2007 0 188.85

20 MADHYA PRADESHBargi Diversion Project Major 245.01 1979 60.31 1677.77

21 MADHYA PRADESHHalone Major 13.048 2012 0 122.77

22 MADHYA PRADESHIndira Sagar Project (Canal) Major 123 1992 60.61 1743.71

23 MADHYA PRADESHMan Major 15 1997 15 211.31

24 MADHYA PRADESHOmkareshwar Proejct (Canal) Major 146.8 2001 50 1108.16

25 MADHYA PRADESHPunasa L I S Major 35 2008 16 436.71

MADHYA PRADESHRajiv Sagar Project ( I.S. with 26 & MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra) Major 29.412 1976 29.412 323.1446

27 MADHYA PRADESHUpper Narmada Major 18.62 2012 0 125.57

28 MADHYA PRADESHBAGHARRU PROJECT Medium 3.35 2008 0 40.77

29 MADHYA PRADESHJobat Medium 9.848 1984 9.848 209.28

30 MADHYA PRADESHKushalpura Medium Project Medium 7.54 2003 0 66.61

31 MADHYA PRADESHREHTI PROJECT Medium 2.905 2008 0 38.58

32 MADHYA PRADESHSAGAR PROJECT Medium 17.061 2008 1 173.74

33 MADHYA PRADESHSinghpur Bairaj Medium 10.2 2009 3.5 121

34 MADHYA PRADESHUpper Beda Medium 9.9 2003 9.9 182.42

35 MADHYA Upper Kaketo Irrigation Project Medium 9.366 2008 0 77.81 PRADESH 36 MAHARASHTRA Bembla Major 53.968 1992 42.505 1444.47 37 MAHARASHTRA Dhom Balkawadi Project Major 25.5 1997 10.654 576.26 38 MAHARASHTRA Khadakpurna Major Project Major 24.864 1994 18.29 786.96 Krishna Koyna Lift Irrigation 39 MAHARASHTRA Project Major 109.127 1984 49.224 1611.74 40 MAHARASHTRA Lower Wardha Major Project Major 63.333 1980 31.289 1108.94 41 MAHARASHTRA Tarali Project Major 23.241 1997 4.8 734.54

42 MAHARASHTRA Tembhu Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 111.856 1996 4.417 1510.83 43 MAHARASHTRA TILLARI (I.S. with Goa) Major 9.68 1982 8.302 930.276 44 MAHARASHTRA Urmodi Project Major 43.87 1997 3.25 643.32 45 MAHARASHTRA Ghungshi Medium 6.66 2009 0 129.41 Thoubal Multipurpose Project 46 MANIPUR Manipur Major 33.449 1980 33.441 977.02 Khuga Multipurpose Project 47 MANIPUR Manipur Medium 15 1983 15 401.04 Upper Indravati Extension 48 ORISSA Project ERM 41.794 2003 41.794 455.73 49 ORISSA Kanupur Irrigation Project Major 47.709 2003 17.39 812.6 50 ORISSA Lower Indra Irrigation Project Major 38.87 1999 23.26 1161.46

51 ORISSA Lower Suktel Irrigation Project Major 29.845 1999 0 370.04 52 ORISSA Rengali Left Bank Canal II Major 177.65 1997 55.43 1033.19

53 ORISSA Subarnarekha Irrigation Project Major 187.462 1987 58.506 2225.67 54 ORISSA Telengiri Irrigation Project Medium 13.829 2003 0 203.97 Kandi Canal Extension 55 PUNJAB Hoshiarpur to Balchur Major 23.326 2005 23.326 490.54 56 PUNJAB Shahpurkandi Dam Project Major 37.173 1999 0 543.14 MODERNIZATION OF 57 UTTAR PRADESH CHAUDHARY CHARAN ERM 14.58 1978 0 249.14 SINGH LAHCHURA DAM

RESTORATION OF GANDAK 58 UTTAR CANAL SYSTEM ERM 173 2009 30 61 PRADESH 59 UTTAR ARJUN SAHAYAK Major 44.38 2009 5 355.13 PRADESH

60 UTTAR BADAYUN IRRIGATION Major 37.45 2011 10 0 PRADESH SCHEME

61 UTTAR Bansagar Project Major 150.132 1997 50 2208.3175 PRADESH 62 UTTAR KACHNAUDHA DAM Major 10.85 2007 3.25 295.3 PRADESH

63 UTTAR KANHAR IRRIGATION PROJECT Major 27.9 1977 0 131.87 PRADESH

ANNEXURE‐III(b) STATUS OF ONGOING IRRIGATION PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SINCE APRIL 2009 INDICATING STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT COMPONENT ASSISTED UNDER AIBP

Financial Progress Physical Progress Sl. Name of the Major/ Estimated Expenditure Ultimate Irrigation No. Project Name State Medium Cost in crore Upto XI Plan Irrigation Potential (Crore) Potential (ha.) Created upto XI Plan (ha.)

1 Krishna DeltaAndhra Major 3684.5(2411. 575000 Modernization Scheme Pradesh 25+1273.25) including Pulichintala Dam Project (New) 2 J. Chokka Rao Godavari 4391.553 Lift Irrigation Andhra Major 9427.73 285,724 16.188 Scheme (Revised) Pradesh 3 Maniyari Tank Project -Chattisgarh Major 159.95 64,771 ERM 4 Modernization of Zaingir Medium 6.023 Canal Irrigation Jammu & 73.51 7,100 2.14 Project (ERM) Kashmir

5 Modernization of Lar CanalJammu &Medium 47.72 2,231 ( Project (ERM) Kashmir Additional 617Ha) 6 Modernization of GrimtooJammu &Medium 99.09 4,734 canal (ERM) Kashmir 50749 7 Restoration &Jammu &Major 62.27 0 (Restoration 0 Modernization of mainKashmir 15,016) Ravi canal and its distribution system (ERM) 8 Renovation and Restoration 0.008 of Bheema Karnataka Medium 9.375 2530 0 Samudra Tank (New)

9 Modernisation ofKarnataka Medium 14.93 8446 Chadrampalli project (Restoation (ERM) 1935 ha)

10 Modernisation of HattikuniKarnataka Medium 6.75 2145 project (ERM) (Restoration 956 ha)

11 Modernisation of UpperKarnataka Medium 8.21 3279 Mullamari project (Restoration (ERM) 1500 ha) 12 Bansagar Canal Project 980.82 - Unit- II (Revised) Madhya Major 2143.65 2,49,359 86.458 Pradesh 13 Bah Irrigation ProjectMadhya Medium 250.33 17,807 (Revised) Pradesh 14 Kachhal Irrigation Project Madhya Medium 62.48 3470 Pradesh 164789 15 Waghur River ProjectMaharashtra Major 1183.55 354.96 (Restoration- 13.515 (Revised) 60642 ha) 16 Narmada Canal ProjectRajasthan Major 2481.49 109.04 151,000 205.093 (Revised) 49948 17 Umarhut Pump CanalUttar Major 73.69 (Restoation Phase-II (New- ERM) Pradesh 19,820) Rehabiliation, Renovation Major 115.94 146,000 18 and Modernisation ofHaryana critically damaged channels of Haryana irrigation network- ERM 19 Rajghat Canal Project-ERM Madhya Major 34.15 164789 Pradesh 20 Rangwan High Level CanalMadhya Major 39.04 17085 System-ERM Pradesh 21 Urmil Right Bank canalMadhya Major 45.69 7692 system-ERM Pradesh 22 Madhya Pradesh Water Sector Madhya New- 1919 488682 Restructuring ProjectPradesh ERM (MPWSRP) Maharashtra Water sector Major 2351.5 5,16,704 ha 23 Improvement Project Maharashtra (MWSIP) (World Bank Aided)- ERM Orissa New- 471.43 79863 Orissa Integrated Irrigated ERM 24 Agriculture and Water Management Investment Programme (OIIAWMIP)- Tranche-II

ANNEXURE‐III(C) STATUS OF ONGOING IRRIGATION PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SINCE APRIL 2009 & NOT REPORTED FOR PROGRESS FOR XII FIVE YEAR PLAN (Rs in Crores/ Pot. in th. Ha.) UIP in Latest Exp. Up to Pot. Sl. Name of State Name of ProjectCategory Th. Estd. 03/'10 Creation No. Ha Cost upto (Rev.) 03/'10

28.51 up to 0 1 Himachal Pradesh Phina Singh IrrigationMedium 8.472 204.51 March 2012 Project 2 JAMMU&KASHMIR Mod. of Ranbir Canal ERM 55.418 176.69 114.1469 49.194 3 JAMMU&KASHMIR Rajpora Lift MEDIUM 2.429 70.2 55.4152 1.093 4 JAMMU&KASHMIR Tral Lift MEDIUM 6.000 140.76 61.8342 0.56 5 KARNATAKA Guddadamallapura MEDIUM 5.261 115.40 22.31 5.261 6 KARNATAKA Karanja MAJOR 44.574 522.00 491.67 35.614 7 KARNATAKA U.K.P. Stage‐I MAJOR 459.000 10851.39 10267.93 8 KARNATAKA U.K.P. Stage‐II MAJOR 227.000 622.020 9 MADHYA Bansagar Unit‐I MAJOR 493.000 1441.48 1345.5 NA PRADESH 10 MADHYA Sindh Phase‐II MAJOR 162.100 1862.42 1185.13 80.763 PRADESH 11 MAHARASHTRA Bodwad Parisar LIS MAJOR 53.449 2179.8 11.85 0 96.62 71.04 1.031 (1.031) 12 MAHARASHTRA Gul MEDIUM 3.025 (66.24) 1349.5 615.71 6.799 (6.839) 13 MAHARASHTRA Lower Dudhana Project MAJOR 44.482 (783.30) 140.3 0.080 14 MAHARASHTRA Shelgaon Barrage MEDIUM 11.318 446.49 (125.10) 15 MAHARASHTRA Upper Kundlika ProjectMEDIUM 2.800 80.10 44.1 (73.98) 0 Upper Manar. 502.98 187.55 16 MAHARASHTRA (Excluding L.I.S. MEDIUM 12.420 (192.57) 1.835 (1.836) Ahmedpur) 617.46 157.76 (up to0 17 MAHARASHTRA Purna Barrage‐II (NerMEDIUM 8.693 March Dhamana) Irrigation 2011) Project 3038.42 1169.07 87.79 18 MAHARASHTRA Upper Penganga ProjectMAJOR 116.728 (1185.85) (88.441) 19 RAJASTHAN IGNP ‐I ERM 71.892 614.79 497.1 92.44 20 RAJASTHAN IGNP ‐II MAJOR 901.000 6356.55 2953.2 754 21 TRIPURA Gumti MEDIUM 9.800 70.4 53.01 6.814 22 TRIPURA Khowai MEDIUM 7.600 76.8 64.46 3.094 23 TRIPURA Manu MEDIUM 9.320 80.763 76.42 8.82

SURVIVAL OF HIRAKUD DAM 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4951

SHRI DILIPBHAI PANDYA

(a) whether Government is aware that serious doubts are being raised about the survival of world''s longest earthen dam, the Hirakud; (b) whether the International Commission On Large Dams (ICOLD) has observed that lifespan of large dams could go down by 50 per cent in tropical areas; (c) whether it is a fact that the researchers have said that siltation would take its toll on the dam by 2030, 37 years earlier than its planned life; and (d) if so, the steps Government proposes to take to prevent siltation of the dam?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The State Government of Orissa and the Dam Safety Review Panel are of the view that there is no threat to the stability of the Hirakud Dam.

(b) Ministry of Water Resources is not aware of such observation of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).

(c) & (d) The observed rate of siltation of the Hirakud Dam is higher than the rate adopted at the time of design of this Dam. This may affect its planned life. In order to reduce the rate of siltation in Hirakud Dam, Ministry of Agriculture, under a Centrally sponsored scheme of soil conservation in the catchments of River Valley Projects, covered Hirakud catchment also and treated 24 watersheds in the then State of Madhya Pradesh and 9 water sheds in the State of Orissa.

USE OF WATER 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4952

SHRI PARIMAL NATHWANI

(a) whether water is relatively a scarce resource in India with 16 per cent of world population and 4 per cent of usable fresh water; (b) if so, the steps taken to harness water resources in a sustainable manner and to increase efficient use of water; (c) whether use of water in an unsustainable manner would push the country towards a grave water crisis in the near future; and (d) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken to avert this crisis?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Water is relatively a scarce resource in India with 17 per cent of world population and 4 per cent of usable fresh water. However, several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management in order to ensure sustainability of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better irrigation practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government through technical and financial assistance.

(c) & (d) With a growing population and rising needs of a fast developing Nation as well as the given indications of climate change, the availability of utilizable water would be under strains in future. Government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management. One of the goals of National Water Mission is ‘increasing water use efficiency by 20%’ to avoid wastage of water.

WATER SUPPLY TO RAJASTHAN FROM PUNJAB AND HARYANA 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4953

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) quantity of water Rajasthan was supposed to get, in cusecs from Punjab and Haryana along with the quantity of water the State is getting; and (b) the efforts being made by the Central Government to get the remaining quantity of water available to Rajasthan and by when the State would get its full share of water?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As informed by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), which decides the periodical allocations of the waters of rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej in consultation with its Partner States of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, the shares and deliveries (in lakh cusec-days) of the waters in respect of Rajasthan via Punjab and Haryana are as follows:

Year Ravi, Beas & Sutlej waters via Punjab Sutlej watersw via Haryana Rajasthan’s share Deliveries Rajssthan’s share Deliveries 2007-08 35 37.2 1.9 1.57 2008-09 34.3 42.6 1.95 2.17 2009-10 25 24.3 1.87 1.41 2010-11 34.1 40.3 2.07 2.19 2011-12 35.9 42.4 1.97 2.18

Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna water as per the four monthly distribution decided by the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) is 1281 cusec, 238 cusec and 288 cusec at Okhla for the periods July-October, November-February and March-June respectively; and 1917 cusec at Tajewala for the period July-October and nil during the rest of year. As informed by UYRB, Rajasthan gets no water from Hathnikund (Tajewala) Barrage and gets less than the allocated share from Okhla Barrage.

(b) in the meeting of Upper Yamuna Review Committee held on 19.07.11, it was proposed to Haryana and Rajasthan to resolve the issue of supply of Rajasthan’s allocation at Tajewala bilaterally and they agreed. Regarding the issue of supply of full share of Rajasthan at Okhla, the Member Secretary, UYRB had inspected the Gurgaon canal in 2010 and advised Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to undertake desilting and repair works for restoring the designed capacity of the canal and stop enroute unauthorised lifting of water. UYRB has also advised Uttar Pradesh and Haryana from time to time to ensure that full share of Rajasthan reaches its border. Further, Rajasthan had proposed two schemes for utilizing the allocated waters in Bharatpur and Churu & Jhunjhunu areas. These schemes were cleared by the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources in 2003 subject to the concurrence of Haryana for construction works to be taken up in its territory. Haryana has so far not given its concurrence. Rajasthan getting its full share of water being dependant on other concerned States through which the waters flow, no definite time frame can be stated.

REPAIR RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF WATER RESOURCES 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4954

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) whether it is a fact that the funds to be sanctioned under the Repair, Restoration and Renovation of Water Resources Scheme is under consideration of Government for clearance; and (b) if so, by when the sanction of the said funds would be given?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a)&(b) The Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies Scheme is being funded by the Government of India under the State Sector Scheme Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) and other Water Resources Programme. During the year 2012-13, a budgetary provision of Rs. 14,242 crore is provided for the above scheme which inter-alia includes funds for the RRR of Water Bodies scheme also.

AVAILABILITY OF WATER 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4955

SHRI K.N. BALAGOPAL

(a) whether the water availability from different sources in the country is decreasing; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) which source faces serious threat of extinction or drastic decrease; and (d) the steps adopted for protection of sources?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Due to increase in water utilizations, river flows and ground water resources are observed to be decreasing.

(c) In some areas, due to over exploitation of ground water in excess of replenishable capacity, ground water levels are depleting.

(d) Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management in order to ensure sustainability of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better irrigation practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government through technical and financial assistance.

IMPROVEMENT IN WATER LEVEL 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4956

SHRI BASAWARAJ PATIL

(a) which are the five States where more bore-wells are being used for drinking water and for agricultural purposes; (b) the States where the bore-well system has become non-functional due to depleting water levels; (c) if so, the depth at which the water level has gone down in those States; and (d) the action taken by Government to improve water level in those States?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per 3rd Minor Irrigation Census, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal are the five states using more bore wells for agricultural purpose. However, Ministry of Water Resources does not carry out census of wells used for drinking water.

(b) & (c) Statewise details of States where some borewells have become non-functional due to depleting water levels and the depth at which the water level has gone down in these States is at Annexure I.

(d) ‘Water’ being a state subject, necessary action to improve water level in these states are under taken by the State Governments. However, Central Ground Water Board and Ministry of Water Resources undertake the following measures for improvement of water levels:

• Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the Model Bill to regulate and control development and management of ground water. So far eleven States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Puducherry have enacted ground water legislation. Matter is being actively pursued with other States.

• Central Ground Water Authority has notified 82 areas in the country including for regulation of ground water development and management. In these notified areas, installation of new ground water abstraction structures is not permitted without prior specific approval of the Authority/ Authorized officer. For enforcement of the regulatory directions issued under Section 5 of EPA, 1986, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District Collectors have been authorized to take necessary action in case of violations of directives of CGWA in the notified areas.

• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has been implementing pilot/ demonstrative projects since VIII Plan for Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in various states in the country for replication by the State Governments under similar hydrogeological environments.

• Based on various studies carried out to demarcate the areas where decline of ground water level is on continuous basis and identify areas feasible for recharge, a concept report titled ‘Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water’ has been prepared, which has identified a total of 9.82 lakh sq.km. area in the country needing artificial recharge of ground water. It has been estimated that annually about 86 bcm of surplus monsoon runoff can be recharged to augment ground water. The document has been circulated to all the States/ UTs.

• States have been advised for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Directions have been issued to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Directions have been issued to all the Residential Group Housing Societies/ Institutions/Schools/ Hotels/ Industrial Establishments falling in the over-exploited and critical areas (except in the water logged areas) in the country to adopt Roof Top Rain Water harvesting systems in their premises.

• Directions have been issued for Implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along rail tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• CGWA has directed large and medium Industries using ground water in the over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting and adopt practices of treatment, recycle and reuse of waste water in their premises.

• Government has constituted Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the year 2006 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources with the main objective of popularizing concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

Annexure I

Statewise details of number of wells dried up (as per 3rd Minor Irrigation Census) and maximum depth to water level as observed during May,2011

Sr. No. STATE/UT No. of irrigation wells Maximum depth to water level dried up recorded during May 2011 (mbgl) 1 MAHARASHTRA 7240 62.58 2 ORISSA 1288 16.55 3 GUJARAT 4301 64.58 4 ANDHRA PRADESH 13256 41.8 5 RAJASTHAN 3218 111.7 6 HARYANA 4072 63.3 7 BIHAR 5964 15 8 JHARKHAND 11 19.8 9 TAMIL NADU 1302 50.4 10 MADHYA PRADESH 1556 47 11 KARNATAKA 2504 30.68 12 TRIPURA 6 6.6 13 KERALA 18 41.2 14 ASSAM 162 19.58 15 WEST BENGAL 1098 24.9 16 CHHATTISGARH 130 24.9 17 UTTARANCHAL 53 18.29 18 UTTAR PRADESH 3492 40.51 19 DELHI 7 66.45 20 JAMMU & KASHMIR 1 37.4 21 PUNJAB 283 33 22 PONDICHERRY 1 3.66

STRENGTHENING OF KOLLIDAM RIVER EMBANKMENT 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4957

SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR

(a) whether the Central Water Commission is funding the strengthening of the Kollidam river embankment from Anaeikaranchattiram to Kallani in Tamil Nadu at a cost of ` 376 crores; (b) if so, the date of commencement of work and the period within which it is scheduled to be completed; (c) whether the work is expected to be completed on schedule; and (d) if not, the revised date for completion of work?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. The Government of India is funding “Flood Protection Works in Kollidam (Coleroon) river in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts” of Tamil Nadu with an estimated cost of Rs.375.90 crore.

(b) The date of commencement of work is 20.12.2010 and the project was scheduled to be completed by March, 2012.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) The State Government of Tamil Nadu has informed the revised date of completion of work as September, 2012,

MONITORING STATUS OF EMBANKMENTS IN ASSAM 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4958

SHRI BIRENDRA PRASAD BAISHYA

(a) whether it is a fact that most of the the major embankments have developed breaches and their longevity is challenged in Assam; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of steps taken by Government towards strengthening, restructuring and height raising of such embankments; and (d) the details of provisions made and practices being adopted by Government particularly the Brahmaputra Board, and the Central Water Commission towards monitoring the status of embankments in the State?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As per the information received from Government of Assam, breaches are generally developed in the embankments during the flood period in Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and their tributaries.

(b) As informed by the State Government of Assam during 2011 about 27 Nos. of breaches were occurred in the embankments. The details are at Annexure-I.

(c) The subject of the Flood Management is within the purview of the states. The schemes for the flood and erosion control are planned, investigated, implemented and funded by the State Governments as per their priority. However, Government of India is providing financial assistance in the ratio 90:10 (Central Share: State Share) to the State Government for implementing Flood Management Schemes under Flood Management Programme. Flood Management Schemes includes strengthening, restructuring and height raising of embankments as well.

(d) Monitoring of the Flood Management Schemes executed under Flood Management Programme (FMP) for North Eastern States including part of West Bengal are done by Brahmaputra Board from XI plan onwards. During XI plan a total of 100 scheme of Assam were implemented under FMP. Government of India released Rs. 744.9 Cr out of Rs. 896.5 Cr. as central assistance under Flood Management Programme upto March 2012 to the state of Assam

ANNEXURE-I

Report of breaches of 2011 DIVISION RIVER/EMBANKMENT NO. OF BREACHES Dhemaji Kumatiya 1 N Lakhimpur Ranganadi 1 Durpang 4 Tezpur Brahmajan 6 Solengi 2 Barpeta Brahmaputra 1 Karimganj Shingla 5 Longai 1 Hailakandi Katakhal 2 Total 23

Total No. of breaches occurred in embankments under W R Deptt. = 23 nos.

Another 4 (Four) nos. of breaches occurred in DRDA bund – 1 (one) in Bhogdoi river (Jorhat) & 3 (Three) nos. in Gainadi (Dhemaji)

Total Nos. of breaches occurred = (23+4) = 27 Nos.

FUNDS TO BIHAR 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4959

SHRI SABIR ALI

(a) the details of funds given/spent in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by the Ministry and its various organisations during the last three years and the current year, so far; (b) the purposes for which these funds were given/spent; and (c) the steps being taken to increase those funds?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a)& (b) : The details of central assistance (funds spent) provided by this Ministry for the following State Sector schemes pertaining to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during the last three years and the current year are given below : (Rs in Crores)

Name of the State Name of the scheme 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Bihar AIBP 77.91 55.75 15.53 9.72 CAD Programme 60.95 26.70 29.44 --- RRR of Water Bodies 0.00 25.00 0.00 --- FM Programme 210.94 127.17 178.80 ---

Uttar Pradesh AIBP 238.08 432.54 279.84 --- CAD Programme 94.76 70.00 100.00 --- RRR of Water Bodies 0.00 29.08 0.00 --- FM Programme 128.94 69.50 87.00 ---

(c) The central assistance released to the projects of the States for the above State Sector Schemes are calculated based on approved costs norms applicable per hectare to the target/achievement made by the State Governments. The funds of FM Programme are released as per the requirement by the needy states.

IRRIGATION POTENTIAL 21st May, 2012

RSQ 4960

SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI

(a) whether, with the help of irrigation potential and by bringing increased area under irrigation, the country has reduced its dependency on monsoon; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the area under cultivation still dependent on monsoon, State-wise; and (d) the efforts proposed to be made to bring additional area under irrigation by the end of the Twelfth Five Year Plan?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The country has reduced its dependency on rain-fed irrigation / agriculture to a certain extent. The Irrigation potential created in the country has increased from 102.70 mha during 10th plan period to 109.87 mha at the end of 11th Plan.

(c) The State-wise Cultivable land in the country for the year 2009-10 is enclosed at annexure -I.

(d) During 12th Five Year Plan, the Working Group constituted by Planning Commission has recommended to bring 10 mha additional areas under irrigation for Major Medium Irrigation Projects, 10.45 mha for Minor Irrigation Projects and 10 mha for Command Area Development programmes.

Annexure - I

(Thousand Hectares) State/ Cultivable Gross IrrigatedPercentage of Union- land Area Gross Territory/Y Irrigated area over ear Cultivable land ANDHRA PRADESH 2009-10 15921 5764 36.2 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 2009-10 424 56 13.2 ASSAM 2009-10 3211 225 7.0 BIHAR 2009-10 6601 4625 70.1 CHHATTISGARH 2009-10 5570 1487 26.7 GOA 2009-10 197 38 19.1 GUJARAT 2009-10 12680 4933 38.9 HARYANA 2009-10 3730 5545 148.7 HIMACHAL PRADESH 2009-10 824 188 22.8 JAMMU & KASHMIR 2009-10 1058 480 45.3 JHARKHAND 2009-10 4288 155 3.6 KARNATAKA 2009-10 12891 4096 31.8 KERALA 2009-10 2303 455 19.8 MADHYA PRADESH 2009-10 17298 7162 41.4 MAHARASHTRA 2009-10 21130 4352 20.6

MANIPUR 2009-10 240 52 21.7 MEGHALAYA 2009-10 1052 74 7.0 MIZORAM 2009-10 415 10 2.5 NAGALAND 2009-10 671 85 12.7 ORISSA 2009-10 7126 3197 44.9 PUNJAB 2009-10 4206 7714 183.4 RAJASTHAN 2009-10 25569 7309 28.6 SIKKIM 2009-10 98 18 18.8 TAMIL NADU 2009-10 8131 3238 39.8 TRIPURA 2009-10 310 106 34.3 UTTARAKHAND 2009-10 1548 567 36.6 UTTAR PRADESH 2009-10 19148 18896 98.7 WEST BENGAL 2009-10 5684 5525 97.2 A&N ISLAND 2009-10 28 0 1.1 CHANDIGARH 2009-10 2 1 87.4 D & N HAVELI 2009-10 24 7 28.7 DAMAN & DIU 2009-10 4 DELHI 2009-10 53 34 63.5 LAKSHADWEEP 2009-10 3 1 29.1 PONDICHERRY 2009-10 30 27 88.0 ALL INDIA 2009-10 182466 86423 47.4

Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics,Ministry of Agriculture

FLOW OF WATER IN RIVERS 13th August, 2012

RSQ *53

SHRI BIRENDER SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that major rivers are life sustaining and if so, the steps taken during the last two years for their treatment;

(b) whether it is also a fact that flow of water in certain rivers is reduced to 1/3 and if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) what preparations are afoot to avoid deforestation in their catchment areas?

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *53 DUE FOR REPLY IN RAJYA SABHA ON 13.08.2012 REGARDING FLOW OF WATER IN RIVERS. (a) Yes Sir. The major steps taken by MoEF to improve the quality of water in rivers across the country include : i. Action against polluting industries for not complying with the standards by State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB). ii. Formulation and implementation of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP). Details of steps proposed to be taken by MoEF to improve the quality of waters in rivers across the country are at Annexure-I. iii. Project worth Rs. 2698 Crores have been approved under the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) for development of States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

(b) Some reduction in flow has been observed in downstream of storages on various rivers wherever water is being diverted for drinking and irrigation purposes. However, as per the data analysed by Central Water Commission (CWC), the observed data of average water availability in major rivers before 1985 and after 1985, no trend could be established regarding reduction in average water availability in the river basin.

(c) The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, “National Afforestation Programme (NAP)” for regeneration of degraded forests and adjoining areas in the country. The scheme is being implemented through a decentralized mechanism of State Forest Development Agency (SFDA) at State level, Forest Development Agency (FDA) at Forest Division level and Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) at village level. The National Mission for a Green India has been launched as one of the eight Mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) that aims to increase forest and tree cover on 5 million hectare (ha) area and to improve quality of forest cover on another 5 million ha. area, ameliorate forest based livelihood of local communities and also improve eco-system services, like carbon sequestration, bio-diversity and hydrological services. The Green India Mission envisages landscape approach and will be implemented by Gram Sabhas/Joint Forest Management Committees with bottom up participatory mechanism through convergence with other cross sectoral programmes. The Mission is to be implemented over 10 years from 2012-13. Besides, Ministry of Environment and Forests, plantation/ Afforestation is also carried by other Ministries under schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNEREGS), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), National Bamboo Mission. The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has also revived the erstwhile “Integrated Forest Protection Scheme” by adding four new components and renamed it as “Intensification of Forest Management Scheme” with effect from August, 2009. The new components of the scheme provide opportunity for making much needed management intervention for reinforcing forest protection and improving forest health.

Annexure - I

STEPS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF WATER IN RIVERS*

 Conservation of rivers is an ongoing and collective effort of the Central and State Governments. MoEF is

supplementing the efforts of the State Governments for abatement of pollution in rivers through the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP).

 The River Conservation Programme started with the launching of the Ganga Action Plan (GAP) in 1985 in the identified polluted stretches of the river Ganga and the Plan was expanded to include other major rivers under NRCP which presently covers 39 rivers in 190 towns spread over 20 states. The objective of NRCP is to check pollution in rivers and to improve their water quality through implementation of various pollution abatement schemes which include interception and diversion of raw sewage, setting up of sewage treatment plants, creation of low cost sanitation facilities, setting up of electric/improved wood crematoria and river front development.

 The sanctioned cost of projects is Rs.7638.48 Crore as on 30th September, 2011.The Plan is implemented on a cost sharing ratio of 70:30 between the Centre and States. For North-eastern States, this ratio is 90:10.

 The Central Government has constituted the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) in February, 2009 as an empowered Authority for conservation of the river Ganga by adopting a holistic approach. So far, sewage treatment capacity of 4418 million litres per day (mld) has been created under NRCP. With the pollution abatement works completed so far, despite significant increase in urbanization, industrialization and growth in population in cities along the banks of river, the water quality in terms of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) values for major rivers is reported to have improved as compared to the water quality before taking up pollution abatement works under NRCP, based on independent monitoring undertaken by reputed institutions.

 Creation of infrastructure for sewage management and disposal is also being undertaken through other central schemes such as Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission and Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns, as well as under state schemes.

* Based on information received from Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)

REVIVAL OF WATER RESOURCES 13th August, 2012

RSQ 452

SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR KASHYAP

(a) the details of schemes undertaken by Government to increase/expand water resources in the country including Uttar Pradesh;

(b) the funds allocated for the purpose during the Eleventh and Twelfth Five Year Plans;

(c) whether the lack of funds are hampering the on-going schemes/projects for revival of water resources in various States especially UP; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Water being a State subject, several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management in order to ensure sustainability of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments, which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better

irrigation practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government by providing technical and financial assistance through various schemes and programmes viz. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programmes, Command Area Development and Water Management Programme, Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies, Flood Management Programme, Artificial Recharge of Ground Water etc.

(b) A Statement indicating the outlay / proposals for different schemes / programmes of Ministry of Water Resources during the Eleventh Plan is annexed. The outlays for the Twelfth Five Year Plan have not been finalised so far.

(c) & (d) The State Governments allocate funds to various ongoing schemes / projects as per their priority and need. The Central Government supplements the efforts of State Government through technical and financial assistance.

Annex (Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 452 to be answered on 13.8.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Revival of water resources.)

PLAN OUTLAYS FOR STATE SECTOR PLAN SCHEMES OF MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES DURING ELEVENTH PLAN

Rs. in Crores Schemes XI th Plan outlay 1 AIBP and CAD & WM 41450.00 a AIBP 39850.00 b CAD&WM 1600.00 2 Flood Management 2715.00 3 RRR of Water Bodies 2750.00

STORAGE CAPACITY OF WATER BODIES 13th August, 2012

RSQ 453

SHRI PRABHAKAR KORE

(a) whether Government is aware that the storage capacity of all kinds of water bodies have come down due to accumulation of silt; (b) whether the Central Government has conducted any study to find out the present storage capacity of all water bodies; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether Government is taking any steps to de-silt water bodies to increase their storage capacity; (e) if so, the details thereof; and (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. The Govt. is aware that the storage capacity of all kinds of water bodies have come down due to accumulation of silt. (b) and (c) As per the compendium on silting of reservoirs in India (2001) brought out by Central Water Commission (CWC) in respect of 144 reservoirs in the country, the weighted average annual loss in gross storage capacity due to siltation is computed as 0.44%. The abstract of the rate of siltation of these 144 reservoirs is enclosed as Annexure-I. CWC has been conducting the Capacity survey of reservoirs since VIII Plan. So far Capacity survey of 36 reservoirs has been completed. The abstract showing the details of loss in storage capacities

of these reservoirs are also enclosed as Annexure-II. CWC has also conducted sedimentation studies of total 108 reservoirs using remote sensing technique to assess the live storage capacity of reservoirs in the country. The results of the reservoirs sedimentation survey of these reservoirs are enclosed as Annexure III.

(d), (e) & (f) The desiltation of reservoirs on large scale has not been considered techno-economically viable as it is associated with the problems of disposal of excavated earth and high cost of repeated desiltation. However, Government had approved pilot scheme for ‘National project for Repair, Renovation & Restoration of Water Bodies directly linked to agriculture in January, 2005 with an estimated cost of Rs. 300 crore to be shared by the centre and state in the ratio of 3:1 for implementation during the XII Plan period. The objectives of the scheme were to restore and augment storage capacities of water bodies and also to recover an extent their lost irrigation potential. The scheme was approved for 26 district projects in 15 states with Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs. 299.92 crore and centre grant of Rs. 197.3 crore was released to the states under the scheme. These projects were to cover 1098 water bodies with total Culturable Command Area (CCA) of Rs. 1.72 lakh hectare. The physical work for restoration has been completed in 1985 water bodies in 15 states.

Subsequently, Government had approved a State Sector Scheme for RRR of water bodies with two components (one with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore and second with domestic support with an outlay of Rs. 1250 crore) for implementation during XI Five Year Plan period. A sum of Rs. 811.85 crore has since been released to 12 states viz. Odisha, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh(Bundelkhand), Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan & Haryana under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support during the year 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12. 3341 water bodies were taken up for restoration out of which works have been completed in 1462 water bodies. Out of 10887 water bodies taken up under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with external assistance, works have been completed in 3093 water bodies in Tamilnadu & Andhra Pradesh.

IRRIGABLE LAND IN BIHAR 13th August, 2012

RSQ 454

SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA

(a) whether it is a fact that there has been steep decline in irrigable land in Bihar during the past few years; (b) whether according to a Government report, earlier there were 13 lakh hectares of irrigable land which has now decreased to 9 lakh hectares; and (c) if so, the action being taken to increase the area under irrigable land in the State?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

IRRIGATION POTENTIAL 13th August, 2012

RSQ 455

SHRI VIJAY JAWAHARLAL DARDA

(a) whether Government is thinking of launching a pilot project to enhance irrigation potential with the commissioning of first Renewal Energy Assisted Pump (REAP) in Delhi, having a capacity of drawing 30,000 litre of water per hour; (b) if so, whether such pumps would be got installed through the Central or State agencies in districts like Yavatmal of Vidarbha, where farmers are committing suicides; and (c) whether the technology developed by BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. in collaboration with IIT Delhi would be further fine-tuned so that it could be customized for operation in other States?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, Sir. There is no such proposal with the Ministry of Water Resources at present. (b) Water being a State subject such matters are to be decided by the State concerned i.e. Government of Maharashtra. (c) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

PROPOSALS OF MP 13th August, 2012

RSQ 456

SMT MAYA SINGH

(a) whether Ministry has received proposals from the Madhya Pradesh Government regarding Kolar dam, Kunwar Chain Sagar dam, Harsi dam, Banganga dam, Bargi dam, Rani Awanti Bai Lodhi Sagar project, Rajghat Nahar dam and Bariyapur dam projects; (b) if so, the present status thereof and the total cost of these proposals;

(c) the time-limit fixed for the disposal of these proposals; (d) whether developmental works do not face hurdles due to long time taken in the disposal of the proposals; and (e) the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (e) During 2011-12 and 2012-13, proposals for Kolar dam, Kunwarchain Sagar dam, Harsi dam, Banganga dam, Bargi dam, Ravi Awantibai Lodhi Sagar Project, Rajghat Nahar dam and Bariyapur dam Projects have not been received in Central Water commission(CWC) for techno-economic appraisal and for release of central Assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP).

COMPREHENSIVE POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT OF GROUND WATER 13th August, 2012

RSQ 457

DR. CHANDAN MITRA

(a) whether Government proposes to have a comprehensive policy for management of ground water across the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the immediate steps taken by Government for maximizing ground water retention by better maintenance of existing recharge systems and building new ones, regulating ground water use and reducing water consumption?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b). Ministry of Water Resources is formulating a new National Water Policy (2012) guided by certain basic principles so that there is some commonality in approaches in dealing with planning, development and management of water resources including ground water resources. The draft policy document as recommended by the National Water Board is uploaded on the Ministry’s website. (c). The following steps have been taken by the Government: • Circulation of a Model Bill to regulate and control the development and management of ground water to the States/ Union Territories. So far fourteen States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have enacted ground water legislation. • Advising States for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under their building bye-laws. • Issuance of directions by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to Chief Secretaries in 12 States and Administrators in 2 Union Territories having Over-exploited blocks to take all necessary measures to promote/ adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rain water harvesting. • Issuance of directions by CGWA to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings. • Issuance of directions by CGWA for implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along railway tracks by Indian Railways; in stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of Sports and Youth Affairs and in the airports by Airport Authority of India for promoting rain water harvesting/ adoption of artificial recharge to ground water in the country (except in water logged areas).

• Issuance of directions by CGWA to large and medium industries using ground water in over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting and to adopt practices of treatment, recycling and reuse of waste water in their premises. • Constitution of Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water to popularize the concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers. • Notification of 82 areas in the country by Central Ground Water Authority for regulation of ground water development and management. • Evaluation of proposals based on site specific technical studies and guidelines laid by Central Ground Water Authority for issuing NOC for withdrawal of ground water for new industries/ projects falling in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical areas in the country. • Implementation of Farmers Participatory Action Research Programme (FPARP) through Agricultural Universities/ ICAR Institutes/ WALMIS/ Engineering Colleges etc., which aims at creating awareness for increasing water use efficiency, water conservation including rainwater harvesting and related issues among the farmers. • Institution of National Water Excellence Awards and National Water Awards with the objectives of encouraging all stakeholders to adopt holistic approach towards water resources management in the country including in the Ground Water Sector. • Organization of IEC activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting competition, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, printing of Meghdoot cards, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc. by the Central Ground Water Board.

NEW NATIONAL WATER POLICY 13th August, 2012

RSQ 458

SMT T. RATNA BAI

(a) whether the Ministry is preparing a New National Water Policy to suit the present conditions; (b) if so, the details thereof and the views of each State Government including Andhra Pradesh; and (c) the present status thereof and how it would be useful to our people?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Ministry of Water Resources has evolved the Draft National Water Policy (2012) to meet the present challenges in the water sector. The salient features of the Draft National Water Policy (2012) are at Annex. The Draft National Water Policy (2012) was circulated amongst all States/UTs for comments. This Policy, after some modifications, was considered by the National Water Board comprising Chief Secretaries of all States and Secretaries of related Union Ministries at its Meeting held on 7th June, 2012.

(d) The Draft National Water Policy (2012) has been further revised as per deliberations in the National Water Board meeting held on 7th June, 2012. The National Water Policy guides the Central and State Governments in the formulation of policies and programmes for water resources development and its management.

Annex

(Annexure referred in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 458 to be answered on 13.8.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF REVISED DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012)

1. Emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, amendment of Irrigation Acts, Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

2. Water, after meeting the pre-emptive needs for safe drinking water and sanitation, achieving food security, supporting poor people dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and high priority allocation for minimum eco-system needs, be treated as economic good so as to promote its conservation and efficient use.

3. Ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

4. Adaptation strategies in view of climate change for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

5. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

6. Setting up of Water Regulatory Authority has been recommended. Incentivization of recycle and re-use has been recommended.

7. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

8. Removal of large disparity in stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas has been recommended.

9. Water resources projects and services should be managed with community participation. Wherever the State Governments or local governing bodies so decide, the private sector can be encouraged to become a service provider in public private partnership model to meet agreed terms of service delivery, including penalties for failure.

10. Adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

RELEASE OF YAMUNA WATER TO RAJASTHAN 13th August, 2012

RSQ 459

SHRI OM PRAKASH MATHUR

(a) the reasons for not releasing Yamuna river water allocated by Upper Yamuna River Board to Rajasthan from Tajewala Head; (b) whether Government proposes to give directions to Haryana Government to contemplate over the issue of providing Yamuna river water to Churu and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan from Tajewala Head as per the recommendations made in the meeting of Upper Yamuna River Board; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The states of Haryana and Rajasthan have not resolved the issue of mode of conveyance of Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna Water allocated by Upper Yamuna River Board from Tajewala Head. (b) & (c) In the fourth meeting of Upper Yamuna Review Committee held in July 2011, Honourable Minister of Water Resources has already suggested to both the States to discuss and settle the issue bilaterally at the earliest taking the help of Central Water Commission, if needed, to find out the most appropriate option for conveyance of Rajasthan’s share of water and they agreed to the suggestion.

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA 13th August, 2012

RSQ 460

SHRI HUSSAIN DALWAI

(a) whether there is a wide gap between potential created and utilised in major, medium and minor irrigation projects in Maharashtra; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the steps taken by Government to reduce and ultimately eliminate this gap; and (d) the targets set for creation of irrigation potential during the Twelfth Five Year Plan as far as Maharashtra is concerned?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. In Maharashtra under major, medium and minor irrigation projects irrigation potential of 48.25 lakh ha has been created and 29.55 lakh ha. has been utilized. (c) With a view to ascertaining the reasons for the gap between the irrigation potential created and the irrigation potential utilized, Ministry of Water Resources had conducted a study through Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Lucknow. The important reasons identified by IIMs for the gap include: (a) lack of proper operation and maintenance; (b) incomplete distribution systems; (c) non-completion of command area development works; (d) changes from the initially designed cropping pattern; and (e) diversion of irrigable land for other purposes. The report of the studies carried out by IIMs was circulated to all the State Governments and other stakeholders. Moreover, Government of India has laid due emphasis on water resources development and management. The CAD&WM programme was launched during 1974-75 to step up utilisation of irrigation potential created. The Government of India is also providing financial support to the States through Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM), which help in optimal utilization of created facilities and also help in reducing the gap between irrigation potential created and irrigation potential utilised. Major and medium projects getting AIBP assistance has to implement Command Area Development pari-passu with the project.

(d) The targets set for creation of irrigation potential during the Twelfth Five Year Plan for Government of Maharashtra is yet to be finalised by the Planning Commission.

INCLUSION OF POTABLE WATER IN CONCURRENT LIST 13th August, 2012

RSQ 461

SHRI VIVEK GUPTA

(a) whether, with regard to the matter of including potable water sources in the Concurrent List, Government is aware of the fact that the crisis of potable water is increasing at a very fast speed; (b) whether West Bengal has many sources of potable water; and (c) whether Government is contemplating to include potable water in the Concurrent List as it can augment its usage?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Government is aware that access to potable water is a problem in some areas of the country. The subject matter of ‘Water Supply’ is in the State List and at present there is no proposal to include potable water sources in the Concurrent List.

(b) Yes, Sir. West Bengal has both surface and ground water as major sources of potable water.

(c) No, Sir.

MODIFICATION IN NATIONAL WATER POLICY 13th August, 2012

RSQ 462

SHRI T.M. SELVAGANAPATHI

(a) whether it is a fact that Government is considering to bring in a modified National Water Policy which provides subsidy to the poor and at the same time emphasizes the need for subjecting water to allocation and pricing on economic principles; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that proposed Policy emphasizes the need for a comprehensive legislation for optimum development of Inter-State rivers and river valleys to facilitate inter- State coordination taking river basin/sub-basin, as a unit; (d) whether Government has sought the opinion of State Governments in this regard; and (e) if so, their reaction thereto?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The Draft National Water Policy (2012) inter-alia recommends that for the pre-emptive and high priority uses of water for sustaining life and ecosystem for ensuring food security and supporting livelihood for the poor, the principle of differential pricing may have to be retained. Over and above these uses, water should increasingly be subjected to allocation and pricing on economic principles.

(c) Yes, Sir. The Draft National Water Policy (2012) recommends that there is a need for comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys to facilitate inter-State coordination ensuring scientific planning of land and water resources taking basin/sub-basin as unit with unified perspectives of water in all its forms (including precipitation, soil moisture, ground and surface water) and ensuring holistic and balanced development of both the catchment and the command areas.

(d) & (e) The Draft National Water Policy (2012) was circulated amongst all States/UTs for comments. This Policy, after some modifications, was considered by the National Water Board comprising of Chief Secretaries of all States and Secretaries of related Union Ministries at its Meeting held on 7th June, 2012. The Draft National Water Policy (2012) has been further revised as per deliberations in the National Water Board meeting.

WATER LEVEL IN MAJOR RESERVOIRS 13th August, 2012

RSQ 463

SHRI T.M. SELVAGANAPATHI

(a) whether it is a fact that the water level in 84 major reservoirs crucial for irrigation and power generation is running below the levels of last year; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is also a fact that the above reservoirs are 20 per cent full compared to 25 per cent at this time in 2011; (d) whether the States have been asked to give preference to drinking water and irrigation supply; and (e) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. (b) & (c) As informed by Central Water Commission (CWC) which monitors the live storage status of 84 important reservoirs spread across the country on weekly basis, the live storage in these reservoirs as on 02.08.2012 was 30% of their total live storage capacity and 46% during the corresponding period in the year 2011. (d) & (e) Keeping in view the possibility of low rainfall and low storage in reservoirs, and the need to change cropping pattern in the Kharif season, the States/ Union Territories have been advised to use available water judiciously, give priority to drinking water supply and irrigation and make use of ground water to the extent possible.

DRYING UP OF RIVERS 13th August, 2012

RSQ 464

SHRI RASHEED MASOOD

(a) the number of such rivers in the country which have dried up during the last few years; (b) whether Government has prepared any policy to revive these rivers; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Analysis of flow data carried out by Central Water Commission indicates that the flow in the rivers varies form years primarily due to variations in the rainfall in the catchment area. However, the analysis of available river flow data does not indicate drying up of any river during the last few years. (b) to (d) Do not arise.

MAJOR AND MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA 13th August, 2012

RSQ 465

SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) the number of incomplete and lingering major and medium irrigation projects of Maharashtra, as on date along with the details of date of commencement, date by which these were to be completed, project costs at the time of commencement, expenditure incurred, so far, and the revised project costs of each of these irrigation projects; (b) whether Government proposes to release seventy thousand crore of rupees to the State to complete the irrigation projects as demanded by the Chief Minister; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The details of incomplete and delayed major/medium irrigation projects of Maharashtra are given at Annexure-I. (b) & c) The Central Government provides Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for completion of the ongoing projects as per the eligibility criteria given in the AIBP Guidelines and upon the requests of the State Governments.

Annexure-I DETAILS OF INCOMPLETE AND DELAYED MAJOR AND MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECTS OF MAHARASHTRA (Rs. In Crore)

Anticipa Latest Start Likely Un ted Year Sl Type of Original Estimated Year/Year Cumulative Project Name approved Remarks No. Project Cost Cost of inclusion Exp. upto 2011 ‐ Cost Complet (Appd.)* under AIBP 12 ion

1 Ambehoal Medium 29.31 114.93 2001 2145.24 2013 2 Andhali Project Medium 17.97 19.01 1986 2022.98 2012 3 Andra Valley Medium 34.46 103.55 1997 2135.01 2013 2001/ 2007‐ 4 Arjuna Medium 476.49 432.08 908.57 2015 Under AIBP 08 5 Aruna Medium 53.9422 301.03 2009‐10 90 2013 Under AIBP Arunawati Major 6 Major 66.48 331.18 1980 2377.66 2013 Project Ashti Lift Irrigation 7 Major 134.82 137.26 1997 2269.08 2013 Scheme Barshi Lift 8 Major 197.07 214.12 1997 2408.19 2013 Irrigation Scheme Bawanthadi 1975/ 2004‐ 9 Major 11.65 749.33 760.98 2013 Under AIBP Interstate Project 05 1992/ 2007‐ 10 Bembla Major 190.36 2176.28 2366.64 2014 Under AIBP 08 11 Bhama Askhed Major 63.14 575.84 1995 2633.98 2014 12 BHATSA Major 13.68 1092.66 1969 3075.34 2016 Bhima Sina Link 13 Medium 304 304.8 1997 2605.8 2014 Canal Sheme 14 Chaskaman Major 10.65 728.49 1977 2716.14 2015 15 Chikotra Medium 4.28 137.94 1997 2139.22 2012 Chilhewadi 16 Medium 194.23 145.68 1998 2337.91 2013 Medium Project 17 Chitri Medium 12.3 100.1 1992 2104.4 2012 Dahigaon Lift 18 Major 178.99 178.99 1997 2354.98 2013 Scheme 19 DARA PROJECT Medium 117.62 73.8 1987 2178.42 2013

20 DEHALI PROJECT Medium 91.5 91.5 1984 2167 2014 21 Deoghar 1 Medium 353.7 353.7 1987 2694.4 2013 22 Dhamani Medium 120.23 691.43 2000 2811.66 2014 Dhom Balkawadi 1997/2007‐ 23 Major 475.29 848.89 1324.18 2013 Under AIBP Project 08 24 Dongargaon Tank Medium 2.15 67.04 2005‐06 24.032# 2013 Under AIBP 25 Dudhganga Major 1457.6 1712.8 1976 5146.4 2015 Ekrukh Lift 26 Major 169.09 175.92 1997 2342.01 2012 Irrigation Scheme 1987/ 2009‐ 27 Gadnadi Medium 651.95 651.95 1303.9 2015 Under AIBP 10 28 Ghataprabha Medium 34.92 127.16 1997 2159.08 20132 Gosikhurd National 29 Major 0 372.22 7777.85 1983 10133.07 2014 Project 30 Gul Medium 65.73 96.62 2005‐06 48.769# 2013 Under AIBP 31 Hetawane Medium 413.34 413.34 1986 2812.68 2015 32 Human Major 33.68 1016.49 1983 3033.17 2021 Jam Medium 33 Medium 188.9 188.9 1984 2361.8 2013 Project 34 Jambre Medium 17.3 148.77 2000 2166.07 2013

JAMKHEDI 35 Medium 48 48 1993 2089 2013 PROJECT Janai Shirsai Lift 36 Major 56.92 411.7 1994 2462.62 2012 Irrigation Scheme 37 Jangamhatti Medium 3.5 30.32 1981 2014.82 2012 38 Kadvi Medium 3.47 110.13 1986 2099.6 2012 39 Kalmodi Medium 54.31 160.53 2000 2214.84 2013 Kalpathri Medium 40 Medium 9.77 82.17 2004 2095.94 2012 Project 41 Kar River Project Medium 170.04 226.51 1980 2376.55 2013 42 Kasari Medium 6.16 35.62 1983 2024.78 2012 Katangi Medium 43 Medium 9.66 82.17 1996 2087.83 2012 Project Khadakpurna 1994/ 2006‐ 44 Major 578.56 917.95 1496.51 2013 Under AIBP Major Project 07 45 Korle Satandi1 Medium 121.76 205.03 2002 2328.79 2015 Krishna Koyna Lift 1984/ 2009‐ 46 Major 82.43 1916.59 1999.02 2014 Under AIBP Irrigation Project 10 47 Krishna Project Major 906.66 1115.46 1968 3990.12 2012 1997/ 2009‐ 48 Kudali Project Medium 271.79 425.32 697.11 2013 Under AIBP 10 49 Kumbhi Medium 4.61 85.09 1981 2070.7 2012 50 Lal Nalla Project Medium 103.49 202.51 1994 2300 2012 Lendi Interstate 51 Major 554.55 624.57 1986 3165.12 2013 Project Lower Chulband 52 Medium 1016.49 117.19 1995 3128.68 2014 Medium Project

53 Lower Dudhna (W) Major 53.2 1349.5 2005‐06 580.68# 2013 Under AIBP

LOWER PANZARA 54 Medium 347.31 347.3 1989 2683.61 2013 MEDIUM PROJECT 55 Lower Pedhi Major 283.1 283.1 2008‐09 154.68# 2013 Under AIBP Lower Wardha 1980/ 2006‐ 56 Major 857.7 2356.57 3214.27 2015 Under AIBP Major Project 07 MANIKPUNJ 57 Medium 51.92 51.92 1999 2102.84 2013 PROJECT

Mhaswad R.B.C. 58 Medium 4.82 4.82 1978 1987.64 2014 K.M. 1 to 8.60 Morna(Gureghar)Pr 1996/ 2007‐ 59 Medium 129.641 197.9 327.541 2014 Under AIBP oject 08 60 NAGAN PROJECT Medium 125 92.82 1990 2207.82 2014 61 Nagewadi Project Medium 51.95 64.9 1994 2110.85 2012 2001/ 2009‐ 62 Nardave Medium 446.7 446.7 893.4 2013 Under AIBP 10 63 Navargaon Medium 8.72 70.7 1987 2066.42 2013 New Gated Weir 64 Major 27.73 27.732 1979 2034.462 2015 Khodshi 65 Nira Deoghar Major 61.67 7785.36 1996 9843.03 2015 66 Patgaon Medium 5.4 150.48 1983 2138.88 2012 67 Pentakli Major 0 16.85 230.27 1989 2236.12 2012 PRAKASHA BURAI 68 Medium 110.1 111.1 2001 2222.2 2019 L.I.S. 1982/ 2006‐ 69 PUNAD PROJECT Major 29.92 340.56 370.48 2012 Under AIBP 07 70 Purna Medium 123.79 213.1 1995 2331.89 2012 71 Sapan Medium 1200.7 753.16 2000 3953.86 2013 SARANGKHEDA 72 Medium 202.97 275.48 1999 2477.45 2012 BARRAGE Shirapur Lift 73 Major 177.62 181.38 1997 2356 2013 Irrigation Scheme 74 SHIVAN PROJECT Medium 73.8 73.8 1994 2141.6 2013

Sina Bhose Khind 75 Medium 117.54 117.54 2001 2236.08 2013 Tunnel Sina Kolegaon 76 Major 455.28 455.28 1993 2903.56 2015 Project

77 Sonapur Tomta LIS Medium 50.82 50.82 1997 2098.64 2012

SULWADE 78 Medium 290.88 290.88 1995 2576.76 2012 BARRAGE 79 SURYA 1 Major 18.9 781.78 1973 2773.68 2015 1997/ 2007‐ 80 Tarali Project Major 504.96 870.9 1375.86 2014 Under AIBP 08 Tembhu Lift 81 Major 3450.35 3358.43 1996 8804.78 2017 Irrigation Scheme 82 Temghar Major 70.51 323.53 1997 2391.04 2012 TILLARI INTERSTATE 1982/ 2005‐ 83 Major 217.22 1612.15 1829.37 2014 Under AIBP IRRIGATION 06 PROJECT 1 84 Urmodi Project Major 1324.14 1323.69 1997 4644.83 2014 85 Utawali Medium 35.78 109.64 1999 2144.42 2011 1997/ 2007‐ 86 Uttarmand Project Medium 123.169 123.17 246.339 2012 Under AIBP 08 WADI SHEWADI 87 Medium 258.33 258.33 1993 2509.66 2013 PROJECT 1978/ 1996‐ 88 Waghur Major 12.28 1183.55 1195.83 2015 Under AIBP 97 89 Wan Major 13.37 276.32 1979 2268.69 2012 1997/ 2008‐ 90 Wang Project Medium 162.78 317.67 480.45 2014 Under AIBP 09 1976/ 2005‐ 91 Warna Major 337.81 2149.95 2487.76 2016 Under AIBP 06 37 Major,54 Medium * Shaded Values in Col.11 indicate the considered cost for XII Plan formulation instead of Latest Estimated Approved Cost.

# Expenditure shown pertains to Works under AIBP upto Mar. 2011.

DECLARATION OF PRANAHITA CHEVELLA PROJECT AS NATIONAL PROJECT 27th August, 2012

RSQ 208

SHRI DEVENDER GOUD T.

(a) whether the Andhra Pradesh Government has sent any proposal to declare Pranahita- Chevella Project as a national project; (b) if so, when the proposal was sent along with other details; (c) the progress made so far for declaring the above project as a national project; and (d) the reasons for delay in declaring it as a national project?

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (d) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.208 REGARDING DECLARATION OF NATIONAL PROJECT DUE FOR REPLY ON 27.08.2012.

(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has sent a proposal to declare Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Pranahita Chevella Sujala Sravanthi Project as National Project to Government of India in July 2010.

(c) & (d) The Detailed Project report of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Pranahita Chevella Sujala Sravanthi Project, AP was received in Central Water Commission(CWC) for techno-economic appraisal in October, 2010. The DPR was returned to the State Government/Project Authorities in February, 2012. The project proposal is covered under the Godavari Water Dispute Tribunal Award. The CWC has sought from the State Government a revised estimate after completion of pre-requisites like finalization of the water availability, constitution of the Joint Committee, finalization of inter-state agreement with Govt. of Maharashtra and obtaining various statutory clearances. The compliance to the observations on hydrological aspects, which was submitted by the project authorities on 08.08.2012 is now under examination in CWC. A new project is declared as national project after ascertaining its eligibility for assistance, which includes investment clearance from Planning Commission, clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board, recommendation of the High Powered Steering Committee and approval of Union Cabinet. The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Pranahita Chevella Sujala Sravanthi Project of Andhra Pradesh does not have any of the above clearances for declaring it as a National Project.

RIVER LINKING PROJECT 27th August, 2012

RSQ 219

SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV

(a) whether proposals for inclusion of certain rivers under the River Linking Project have been received from various States; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; till date; (c) the present status of the said proposals; and

(d) whether Apex Court has expressed its serious concern over inordinate delay/cost escalation on previous NDA Government''s proposal in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (d) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. * 219 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.08.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING PROJECT.

(a) Yes Sir.

(b) NWDA has received 36 proposals of intra-state links from 7 States viz. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

(c) Out of 36 proposals on intra-State links received, Pre-feasibility Reports (PFRs) of 21 intra-State links have been completed by NWDA. The details of intra- State link proposals received from the State Governments along with their status and target date of completion for PFRs is given in Annexure-I.

(d) The Supreme Court in its order dated 27.02.2012 has not expressed any concern on Intra-State links. However, it has expressed its concern over delay in interlinking of rivers as envisaged in National Perspective Plan.

ANNEXURE –I

ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF STARRED QUESTION NO *219 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.08.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING PROJECT.

INTRA-STATE LINK PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENTS

S. Name of intra-state link Present status / Target of Completion of No. PFR Maharashtra 1. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Nalganga (Purna Tapi) Completed

[Wainganga – Western Vidarbha & Pranhita – Wardha links merged and extended through Kanhan – Wardha link]

2. Wainganga – Manjra Valley Completed (Not found feasible) 3. Upper Krishna – Bhima (system of Six links) Completed 4. Upper Ghat – Godavari Valley (Damanganga (Ekdare)- Completed Godavari Valley) 5. Upper Vaitarna – Godavari Valley Completed 6. North Konkan – Godavari Valley Completed

7. Koyna – Mumbai city 2012 – 13@ 8. Sriram Sagar Project (Godavari) – Purna – Manjira * 9. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Godavari (SRSP) Withdrawn by Govt. of Maharashtra 10. Middle Konkan – Bhima Valley 2013 – 14 11. Koyna – Nira 2012 – 13 12. Mulsi – Bhima Completed 13. Savithri – Bhima * 14. Kolhapur – Sangli – Sangola 2012 – 13@ 15. Riverlinking projects of Tapi basin and Jalgaon District 2013 – 14 16. Nar – Par - Girna valley Completed 17. Narmada – Tapi 2013 – 14 18. Khariagutta – Navatha Satpura foot hills * 19. Kharia Ghuti Ghat – Tapi * 20. Jigaon – Tapi – Godavari Valley 2013 – 14 Gujarat 21. Damanganga – Sabarmati – Chorwad Completed Orissa 22. Mahanadi – Brahmani Completed 23. Mahanadi – Rushikulya (Barmul Project) 2012 – 13 24. Vamsadhara – Rushikulya (Nandini Nalla project) 2012 – 13

S. Name of intra-state link Present status / Target of Completion of No. PFR Jharkhand 25. South Koel – Subernarekha Completed 26. Sankh – South Koel Completed 27. Barkar – Damodar – Subernarekha Completed Bihar 28. Kosi – Mechi [entirely lie in India] Completed 29. Barh – Nawada Completed 30. Kohra – Chandravat (now Kohra-Lalbegi) Completed 31. Burhi Gandak – None – Baya - Ganga Completed 32. Burhi Gandak – Bagmati [Belwadhar] Completed 33. Kosi – Ganga Completed Rajasthan 34. Mahi – Luni link 2012 – 13 35. Wakal – Sabarmati – Sei – West Banas – Kameri link Completed Tamil Nadu 36. Ponnaiyar – Palar link Completed

* Targets being fixed in consultations with concerned States.

@ PFR prepared and sent to State governments for comments.

CAPACITY OF WATER BODIES 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1691

SHRI SHADI LAL BATRA

(a) the number of water bodies in the country at present, State-wise; (b) the annual capacity of these water bodies, State-wise; (c) whether Government has made any assessment of the water resources available and required in urban and rural areas; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) According to Third Minor Irrigation Census conducted by Ministry of Water Resources with reference year 2000-2001, the number of water bodies identified in the country are 5.56 lakh. The total number of water bodies not in use are 85807. Out of 5.56 lakh water bodies, there are 2.39 lakh public owned water bodies. The State-wise details of public owned water bodies are given in Annexure-I.

(b) The Ministry of Water Resources do not maintain the record of annual capacity of these water bodies.

(c) Yes, Sir. However, Ministry of Water Resources do not maintain the record of assessment of water resources available in urban and rural areas.

(d) & (e) Do not arise.

Annexure-I

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1691 ON 27.08.2012 REGARDING CAPACITY OF WATER BODIES

State-wise details of Public owned Water Bodies (as per 3rd Minor Irrigation Census conducted by Ministry of Water resources with reference year 2000-2001)

S.No. Name of State Number of Public owned Water Bodies (as per 3rd minor Irrigation census by MoWR with reference year 2000- 2001) 1 ANDHRA PRADESH 67236 2 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 186 3 ASSAM 170 4 BIHAR 12345 5 CHHATTISGARH 32486 6 GOA 137 7 GUJARAT 2742 8 HARYANA 12 9 HIMACHAL PRADESH 361 10 JAMMU & KASHMIR 312 11 JHARKHAND 16552 12 KARNATAKA 22582 13 KERALA 2977 14 MADHYA PRADESH 7947 15 MAHARASHTRA 16429

16 MANIPUR 2 17 MEGHALAYA 87 18 MIZORAM 0 19 NAGALAND 0 20 ORISSA 18250 21 PUNJAB 7 22 RAJASTHAN 1844 23 SIKKIM 423 24 TAMIL NADU 25107 25 TRIPURA 122 26 UTTAR PRADESH 70 27 UTTARANCHAL 5188 28 WEST BENGAL 5350 29 ANDAMAN & NIKOBARS 4 30 CHANDIGARH 0 31 DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI 12 32 DELHI 0 33 PONDICHERRY 198 TOTAL : 239138

SCHEMES UNDER AIBP IN ANDHRA PRADESH 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1692

SHRI DEVENDER GOUD T.

(a) the details of schemes/programmes being undertaken under AIBP in Andhra Pradesh during the last five years, year-wise, scheme-wise and district-wise; (b) the details of money allocated, sanctioned, released and utilized for each of the above project during the above period; (c) whether it is a fact that there are some delays in some schemes; (d) if so, the reasons for the delay and by when each of the delayed scheme would be completed; and (e) what special emphasis the Ministry is making during the Twelfth Five Year Plan in that State under AIBP?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA) a) & b) The details of the ongoing MMI projects of Andhra Pradesh which have been provided Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during the last five years is given at Annexure-I. The details of the Surface Minor irrigation projects of Andhra Pradesh which have been included under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during the last five years is given at Annexure-II. c) & d) The details of the ongoing MMI projects of Andhra Pradesh which have been provided Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during the last five years and are delayed is given at Annexure-III. The details of the Surface Minor irrigation projects of Andhra Pradesh which have been included under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during the last five years and are delayed is also given at Annexure-III. e) Central Assistance to the Project under AIBP is provided as per the request of the State Government and the eligibility of the proposals as per the AIBP Guidelines in practice.

The guidelines for AIBP funding are being revised from time to time in order to enhance the scope of funding as well as to allow special consideration for the regions lagging behind in development. The parri passu implementation of Command Area Development with AIBP, changes in quantum of Central Assistance (CA),

simplification of the procedure for approval for the projects are among the suggested reforms in the proposals for XII Plan.

Annexure-I

Details of ongoing projects under AIBP in Andhra Pradesh which have been provided Central Assistance (CA) during the last five years (20( 07-08 t)o 2011-12)

Major/Me Central Assistance (CA) Expenditure incurred during S. Name of d./E released during last last five years No. the Project RM Districts Benefited five years

2007‐ 200 2009‐ 201 2011‐ 2007‐ 2008‐ 2009‐ 2010‐ 2011‐ 08 8‐ 10 0‐ 12 08 09 10 11 12 0 1 9 1 Karimnagar,Waranga 1 FFC of E l,Nalgo nda 7 6 330. 285. 323. 281. 289. SRSP R 4 1 3 76 93 78 63 (PMP) M 2 SRSP E Warangal,Nalgonda, 65.1 117. 56.5 48.7 28.1 17.1 St.II R Khamm 98 21 4 8 2 1 (PMP) M am,Adila bad 3 Pushka M E.Godavari 13.9 102. 43.0 71.6 27.3 18.7 ra LIS aj. 69 29 4 7 7 7 4 Gollavag M Adilab 32.1 14.3 8.64 4.49 3.53 4.24 u (PMP) ed. ad 2 1 5 Mathadiva M Adilab 8.67 11.7 8.41 2.48 0.24 1.55 gu (PMP) ed. ad 2 6 Peddavag M Adilab 55.4 20.5 12.2 14.8 0 7.84 u (PMP) ed. ad 7 8 1 7 Nilwai M Adilab 15.5 21.0 2.53 5.35 3 3.41 (PMP) aj. ad 5 8 8 Sri M Adilab 109. 27.9 101. 28.0 86.3 22.1 15.7 Komaram ed. ad 83 3 69 3 3 4 9 Bheem Warrangal,Nalgonda, 9 J. Chokka M Krimna 405 180 256. 970. 335. 1004. 1258. 900. Rao LIS aj. gar,Medak 13 39 37 49 61 86 (PMP) 1 Thotapall M Vizayanagara 24.6 11.9 121. 48.3 35.8 42.6 35.8 0 y Barrage ed. m & 4 5 88 3 4 9 Srikakul am 1 Musur M E.Godavari 35.1 27.7 22.7 32.4 25.8 38.1 30.6 13.3 1 umilli ed. 8 7 92 8 7 2 1 6 1 Rajiv M Mahaboobnagar 233. 269. 662. 292. 282. 178. 98.6 125. 2 Bhima LIS aj. 14 87 66 69 92 88 9 16 (PMP) E.Godavari,W.Goda 1 Indira M vari,Kris 225 337. 529. 921. 536. 387. 3 Sagar aj. hna,Visakhapatna 47 86 28 64 32 polavaram m

ANNEXURE-II

DETAILS OF MI SCHEMES OF ANDHRA PRADESH INCLUDED UNDER AIBP DURING LAST FIVE YEARS

Sl. No. Name of MI schemes District Year of inclusion Construction of Regulagandi Vagu ProjectKhammam 2008-09 1 Near Kunavaram H/o Samithi Singaram (V) 2 FNT across Kothulavagu vagu near Asupaka(V)Khammam 2008-09 Formation of New Tank across PosampallivaguKhammam 2008-09 3 near Paglderu (V), Manuguru Pogonda Reservoir across Buneru River nearWest Godavari 2008-09 4 Chintalagudem (V) Construction of Pickup anicut a/c Prakasam 2008-09 Gunlakhamma river near Velamavarlpalem 5 (V) of Ballikurava (M), excavation of feeder channel to Bhavanasi tank of Gopalapuram (V) of Addank (M) and ralsing FTL of Bhavanasi tank for creating additional irrigation potential. 6 Somanapalli Adilabad 2008-09 7 Kistapur Adilabad 2008-09 8 Narasakkapeta Adilabad 2008-09 9 Manmad Adilabad 2008-09 10 Arjunagutta Adilabad 2008-09 11 Shetpalli Adilabad 2008-09 12 Sonala Adilabad 2008-09 13 Borancha Medak 2008-09 14 Yeturu-II Kadapa 2008-09 15 Chinthakunta-1 Kurnool 2008-09 16 Chinthakunta-2 Kurnool 2008-09 17 Gummanur-1 Kurnool 2008-09 18 Gummanur-2 Kurnool 2008-09 19 Kokkarachedu Kurnool 2008-09 20 Bevanahal Kurnool 2008-09 21 T.Sakibanda Kurnool 2008-09 22 Bantanahal Kurnool 2008-09 23 Mittasomapuram Kurnool 2008-09 24 Kanakaveedupet Kurnool 2008-09 25 Paramatur Kurnool 2008-09 26 Suguru Kurnool 2008-09 27 Bidurukuntam Anantapur 2008-09 28 Guntipally Mahaboob-nagar 2008-09

Grant released for MI schemes of Andhra Pradesh under AIBP during last five years ( 2007-08 to 2011-12)

Sl. No. of schemes included Year of inclusion Grant released during last five years(Rs. In crore) No. under AIBP under AIBP 2007-08 2010-11 2011-12 Total 1 5 2008-09 0 0 0 24.30 2 2 2008-09 0 0 28.35 95.55

2 0.00 0 28.35 119.85

Annexure‐III Details of ongoing projects under AIBP in Andhra Pradesh which have been provided Central Assistance (CA) during the last five years (2007-08 to 2011-12) and are delayed

Target Year of Completion

Major/Med./ S. No. Project Name ERM As per Resons for Delay/Bottlenecks original MoU 1 FFC of SRSP ERM 2008‐09 Land acquisition, R & R issue, Railway crossing, NH crossing. 2 SRSP St.II ERM 2008‐09 Land acquisition, Slow Progress of work. 3 Pushkara LIS Maj. 2007‐08 Land acquisition, Railway crossing, HPCL and GAIL pipe line crossing. 4 Gollavagu Med. 2007‐08 Construction of Aqueduct at RD 11.83 km 5 Mathadivagu Med. 2007‐08 Land acquisition, Railway crossing, NH crossing. 6 Peddavagu Med. 2007‐08 Forest clearance, Slow progress of work 7 Nilwai Maj. 2008‐09 Slow progress of work, Issues related to tendering process 8 Sri Komaram Bheem Med. 2007‐08 Forest clearance, Railway Crossing 9 J. Chokka Rao LIS Maj. 2009‐10 Land acquistion, Poor response from bidders 10 Thotapally Barrage Med. 2006‐07 Railway Crossing, NH Crossing, Tender for Balance works. 11 Musurumilli Med. 2008‐09 Non payment of bills 12 Rajiv Bhima LIS Maj. 2009‐10 Land acquisition, Railway crossing. 13 Indira Sagar polavaram Maj. 2011‐12 Land acquisition, R & R issue, Court Cases.

DETAILS OF DELAYED MI SCHEMES OF ANDHRA PRADESH UNDER AIBP

Sl. Nos. of MI Year Target date of Nos. of Delayed MI Reasons for delay No schemes of completion schemes . inclu inclusi ded on 1 5 2008- 31.3.2011 4 Land acqusiition 09 problem and abnormal hike in 2 2 2008- 31.3.2011 6 cement and steel rate, local 3 09 disturbances, unprecedented heavy flood in 2009

BREACHING OF EMBANKMENTS IN ASSAM 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1693

SHRI BIRENDRA PRASAD BAISHYA

(a) whether it is a fact that most of the major embankments in Assam particularly the embankments constructed for protection of Majuli Island was either breached or washed away during the recent rise of water level of river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, which caused massive disaster as flood; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the present status of major embankments in that State and the steps taken by the Central Government with respect to those embankments, which have been damaged, breached or washed away in the recent flood in the State including the number of such embankments?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes Sir, some of the major embankments of Brahmaputra & its tributaries were breached at 63 locations during the floods of June & July, 2012 in Assam. In Majuli Island, only one breach occurred on Brahmaputra/dyke at Sonowal Kacharigaon.

(b) The Brahmaputra dyke in Majuli at Sonowal Kacharigaon got breached at Chainage 11150m downstream of Tekliphuta village on 27.06.2012 due to recent flood. Village like Sonowal kachari gaon, Salmora, Phutchang, Kandhulibari, Molong, Borbeel, Kuhiapari, Mudoibeel etc were affected due to this breach. (c) As per the information provided by Water Resources Department, Government of Assam embankments of about 21% of total length is considered to be extremely vulnerable. Central Government provide assistance for river management, Flood control, Anti erosion works, Flood Prone area development, restoration of damaged flood management works under Flood Management Programme (FMP) and those embankments which has been damaged in the recent flood may be taken up under FMP provided such structures were constructed with Central assistance and not covered under CRF/NCCF. The present status of breach closing works as provided by the State Government of Assam is given at Annexure-I.

ANNEXURE – 1 STATUS OF BREACH CLOSING WORKS AS ON 22/08/2012 (As per Water Resources Department, Govt. of Assam)

Breach gap closed in the following Divisions Sl. Division District River Location Nos. of Remarks No. breach closed Brahmaputra (Laibeel to dehingmukh) at 1 Temporary breach ch. 13000-13110m closed. 1. Sivasagar Sivasagar Dikhow (Deoghoria Ring bund) ch. 1 -do- 50m Mitong L/B (from Kumarjan to 1 Permanent breach Jokaichuk at Ch.11.2 km) closed. 2. Tezpur Sonitpur Brahmjan (Ch.11295-11315m & 2 Temporary breach Ch.10540- 10590m) closed. 3. Barpeta Barpeta Deojara At 1st & 2nd km L/B 2 -do- Mora- L/B at Ch 20m 1 -do- chowlkhowa 4. Ghy. West Kamrup (R) Baralia L/B (at Chumukabazar, 3 -do- Gopalpur & Lormagorhati pt 2) Brahmaputra (Sontoli Ring bund) at 1 -do- ch.42.70 km 5. N Lakhimpur Subansiri (Badati to Jamuguri at 1 -do- Lakhimpur Ch.10400m) 6. Baksa Baksa Puthimari At Habibari Ch.4800-4820 1 -do- on R/B 7. Nalibari Nalibari Noona R/B at Ch.15050m 1 Permanent breach closed. Nadla Drng L/B (from Kumarjan to 1 -do- Chnl Jokaichuk at Ch.11.2 Km) Mora Pagladia L/B at 6th Km. Suradi 1 -do- Baralia R/B (Chumukaghat at 1 Temporary breach Ch.10th Km) closed 8. Mangaldoi Darrang Nonoi L/B (at Muslim Suburi) at 1 Permanent breah Ch.17200m closed Total 19

Breach closing works in progress in the following Divisions Sl. Division District River Location No. of Remarks No. breach 1. Dibrugarh Dibrugarh Brahmaputra Chowlkhowa ring at 1st 1 Temporary breach Km. closing work in progress 2. Majuli Jorhat Brahmaputra At 1st Km Sonowal 1 -do- Kachari gaon 3. Nalbari Nalbari Mora-Pagladia On L/B at 9th km & on 3 Permanent breach R/B at 3rd, 8th km closing work in progress Nadla Drng R/B at ch 5th km & on L/B 3 -do- Chnl at ch 6th, 7th km 4. Barpeta Barpeta Pahumara (At 14th & 15th Km L/B) 2 Temporary breach closing work in progress 5. Mangaldoi Darrang Nonoi L/B (at Medhipara) at 2 Permanent breach Ch.17500m & at Punia clowing work in Ch.21500m progress 6. Ghy. West Kamrup (R) Baralia (at Lormagorhati pt 1) on 1 -do- L/B

DEVELOPMENT OF WATER BODIES 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1694

SHRI VEER SINGH

(a) whether Government has any schemes for management, protection and development of water reservoirs, lakes, ponds and other water bodies in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether NGOs and voluntary organisations are also engaged in the protection and development of water bodies; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the financial assistance provided to NGOs/VOs during the last three years, NGO/VO- wise;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Government had approved a State Sector Scheme for Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies with two components ((i) one with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore and (ii) another with domestic support with an outlay of Rs. 1250 crore for implementation during XI Five Year Plan period.

(c) to (e) The scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support does not have any provision for funding of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Details of involvement of NGOs/VOs in the scheme with external assistance would be available with the respective State Governments.

AGENCY FOR CONSERVATION OF WATER BY INDUSTRIES 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1695

SHRI ISHWAR SINGH

(a) whether on the lines of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government proposes to set up an agency to encourage conservation of water by industries; (b) if so, whether the demand of water by industries is too high and there is a need to conduct an audit of water consumption by industries; and (c) if so, the steps Government proposes to take to ensure that industries across the country are adopting water conservation methods?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. The proposal to set up National Bureau of Water Use Efficiency inter alia envisages taking necessary steps to improve water use efficiency and encourage conservation of water in agriculture, domestic and industrial sectors. (b) The National Commission on Integrated Water Resources Development had assessed the demand of water in industry as 81 billion cubic metres by the year 2050. In view of the growing demand of water due to population growth, rapid industrialization and urbanisation, there is a need to conduct audit of water consumption by industries to ensure optimum utilisation of available water resources. (c) The Government has formulated National Manufacturing Policy which, inter-alia, stipulates mandatory water audit for industrial and institutional units in National Investment and Manufacturing Zones.

TACKLING OF FLOOD IN NORTH BENGAL 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1696

SHRI TARINI KANTA ROY

(a) whether Government is aware that the rivers flowing from Bhutan create havoc/loss due to flood in North Bengal; and (b) if so, whether Government would take effective steps to find a permanent solution to stop recurrence of such flood?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. (b) Flood management being a State subject, the schemes of flood management are planned, investigated, formulated and executed by the concerned State Government as per the priority within the State. The role of Union Government is technical, advisory, catalytic and promotional in nature. However, the Government of India is also providing central assistance to the States for better flood management in critical areas. As regards permanent solution to floods, it is to be mentioned that floods are natural phenomena and permanent immunity against floods is neither possible nor practicable but their impacts can be minimized. In order to address the problem of flood caused due to rivers flowing from Bhutan in India, the Governments of India and Bhutan have set up a Joint Group of Experts (JGE) of which Indian side is headed by Commissioner (B&B), Ministry of Water Resources. The Chairman, North Bengal Flood Control Commission, State Government of West Bengal and the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, State Government of Assam are Members in the JGE from Indian side. The JGE meets to discuss the issues related to floods and recommend suitable measures to be adopted by both the countries on respective sides. Besides, the Government of India launched a Flood Management Programme during XI Plan and central assistance was provided to the State Government of West Bengal for flood management/anti erosion works in North Bengal.

DEPLETION OF GROUNDWATER LEVEL 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1697

SMT MAYA SINGH

(a) the steps taken by the Ministry for irrigation of farmer''s land this year in the country in the wake of low rainfall; (b) the details of depletion of groundwater level due to irrigation with groundwater on account of low rainfall, State-wise/region-wise; and (c) the details of steps taken by the Ministry to check depletion of groundwater and to recharge it?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) “Water’ being a State subject, steps to make provision of water for irrigation owing to deficient rainfall are undertaken by the State Governments. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Governments by providing technical and financial assistance through various schemes and programmes viz. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programmes, Command Area Development and Water Management Programme, Repair, Renovation & Restoration of Water Bodies, and Artificial Recharge of Ground Water etc.

Also, keeping in view the possibility of delay in the onset of monsoon and uneven spatial distribution, which may result in some areas getting less than normal rainfall, the Secretary (WR) had issued an advisory on 9th July 2012 to States/ UTs stating inter-alia priority to be given to drinking water supply and irrigation and judicious use of available water in the reservoirs should be made.

(b) Ground water levels are monitored by Central Ground Water Board during the months of January, April/ May, August and November. State-wise details of depletion in water table due to irrigation by ground water as a result of poor monsoon is waned out in the month of November.

(c) The following measures have been taken by the Government to check ground water table depletion: • Circulation of Model Bill to regulate and control development and management of ground water by Ministry of Water Resources to the States/ UTs. So far fourteen States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have enacted ground water legislation. Matter is being actively pursued with other States.

• Advising States for making rainwater harvesting mandatory. In pursuance thereof, 18 States and 4 UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory under building bye-laws.

• Issuance of directions by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to Chief Secretaries in 12 States and Administrators in 2 Union Territories having Over-exploited blocks to take all necessary measures to promote/ adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rain water harvesting.

• Issuance of directions by CGWA to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories and Ministry of Urban Development to take necessary action to adopt rain water harvesting/ artificial recharge on all the Government buildings.

• Issuance of directions by CGWA for implementation of ground water recharge measures along all National Highways, State Highways and other major roads by CRRI, National Highways Authority of India, CPWD, State PWDs; along railway tracks by Indian Railways; in the Stadia by Sports Authority of India, BCCI, Departments of sports and Youth Affairs and in the Airports by Airport Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation for Promoting

Rain Water Harvesting/ adoption of artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the country (except in the water logged areas).

• Issuance of directions by CGWA to large and medium Industries using ground water in the over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting and adopt practices of treatment, recycle and reuse of waste water in their premises.

• Constitution of Advisory Council on Artificial Recharge to Ground Water by the Government to popularize the concept of artificial recharge among stakeholders as well as water managers.

• Institution of 5 National Water Awards & 2 National Water Excellence Awards by the Ministry of Water Resources to encourage Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) /Gram Panchayats/ Urban Local Bodies/ Institutions/ Corporate Sector and Individuals for adopting innovative practices of ground water augmentation by rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, promoting water use efficiency, recycling & re-use of water and creating awareness through people''s participation.

• Organization of IEC activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting competition, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, printing of Meghdoot cards, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc. by the Central Ground Water Board.

• Notification of 82 areas in the country by Central Ground Water Authority for regulation of ground water development and management.

• Evaluation of proposals based on site specific technical studies and guidelines laid by Central Ground Water Authority for issuing NOC for withdrawal of ground water for new industries/ projects falling in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical areas in the country.

• Implementation of Farmers Participatory Action Research Programme (FPARP) through Agricultural Universities/ ICAR Institutes/ WALMIS/ Engineering Colleges etc., which aims at creating awareness for increasing water use efficiency, water conservation including rainwater harvesting and related issues among the farmers.

APPROVAL OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY M.P. 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1698

SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) the details of schemes submitted by Madhya Pradesh Government under various schemes and programmes of Government which are lying pending with Government for approval; (b) the action taken by the Central Government for the approval of those pending schemes; and (c) by when Government would sanction those schemes?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Presently, 4 major and 6 medium irrigation schemes received for appraisal from Government of Madhya Pradesh have been appraised in Central Water Commission(CWC) and other central agencies and observations have been sent to project authorities. The compliances are pending with the State Government. The Government of India provides Central Assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for completion of ongoing irrigation projects as per the guidelines of AIBP. During the year 2012-13, proposals for 8 ongoing MMI projects were received from Government of Madhya Pradesh and the observations of CWC have been sent to State Government. The compliances are pending with the State Government. Proposals for 135 Surface MI

schemes have been received from Government of Madhya Pradesh and have been recommended by Ministry of Water Resources to Ministry of Finance. Government of India also provides Central Assistance under the scheme of Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies to State Governments as per the Guidelines. No proposal for funding under RRR scheme has been received during 2012-13 from Government of Madhya Pradesh. (c) Time taken in clearance of proposals depends upon time taken by the project authorities in furnishing responses to the observations. The proposals received for Central Assistance (CA) under AIBP and RRR from State Governments are processed on year to year basis as per the Guidelines of the Programmes and the time taken for approval is related to the promptness of submission of compliance to the observations, if any of Central Water Commission/Ministry of Water Resources/Ministry of Finance.

FARMERS PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROGRAMME 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1699

SHRI BHAGAT SINGH KOSHYARI

(a) whether Government has started any Farmer''s Participatory Action Research Programme; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the objectives thereof and the names of States included under the programme; (d) the details of amount allocated, issued and utilized under the above-said programme during the last three years, year-wise and State-wise; and (e) the details of achievements of the programme, State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Farmers’ Participatory Action Research Programme (FPARP) was taken up by the Ministry of Water Resources throughout the country on farmer''s field with the help of Agricultural Universities, ICAR Research Institutes, ICRISAT and WALMIs etc. for conducting demonstrations. FPARP involves field demonstration of technologies developed by the Institutes with the objective to enhance yield and income per drop of water. The technologies proposed to be demonstrated include soil and water management practices, crops and varieties, agronomic cultural practices, macro- and micro nutrient management, use of drip, sprinkler systems etc.

(c) In the 1st phase of the programme, the Ministry awarded the work to 60 Institutes in various states. The programme has been extended during remaining period of XIth Five Year Plan i.e. year 2010-11 & 2011-12 (FPARP - 2nd Phase). The technologies like Use of recycled water for irrigation, Application of subsurface drips for irrigation, Application of low cost drips for irrigation and Application of treadle pump technology for irrigation in shallow water table areas are also included 2nd phase of FPARP. The scheme is likely to be completed by December 2012. The FPARP scheme is not proposed during the XII Five Year Plan. (d) & (e) The list of institutes / organizations under FPARP – 1st phase and 2nd phase and details of their physical and financial status are enclosed at Annexure – I & II respectively.

ANNEXURE‐I

FARMERS PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROGRAMME (FPARP ‐1st Phase ) Physical Progress ( updated by31.03.2012)

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I n s t i t u t e 1 Central Agricultural Research 48 16 9 23 48 100 Institute, ICAR, Port Blair 2 Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural 50 29 21 50 100 University, Hyderabad 3 Central Research Institute for Dry 50 50 50 100 Land Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad 4 International Crops Research Institute 400 261 139 400 100 for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru 5 Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 100 55 0 43 2 100 100 6 North Eastern Regional Institute of 100 20 16 36 36 Water And Land Management, Tezpur, Assam 7 ICAR Research Station for NEH 50 50 0 50 100 Region, Umium, Shillong 8 ICAR Research Station for Eastern 100 12 20 68 100 100 Region, ICAR, Patna 9 Indira Gandhi Krishi 30 8 10 12 30 100 Vishwavidyalay, Raipur 10 Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 100 20 38 42 100 100 Pusa 11 Navasari Agricultural University, 100 22 24 30 8 16 100 100 Navasari 12 Anand Agricultural University, 80 30 43 7 80 100 Anand 13 Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada 100 49 51 100 100 Agricultural University, Banaskantha 14 Central Soil Salinity Research 100 35 5 41 9 3 93 93 Institute (CSSRI), Karnal 15 Choudhary Charan Singh Agricultural 100 45 50 5 100 100 University, Hissar 16 University of Horticulture & Forestry, 100 100 100 100 Solan 17 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi 100 50 13 18 3 6 90 90

Vishvavidyala, Palampur 18 Sher-e-Kashmir University of 100 39 47 14 100 100 Agricultural Science & Technology, (SKUAST), Jammu 19 Sher-e-Kashmir University of 160 21 27 42 12 58 160 100 Agricultural Science & Technology, (SKUAST), Srinagar 20 Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi 50 24 26 50 100 21Watershed Association for Training 70 20 50 70 100 Employment & Resources Utilisation, New Delhi 22SARPAN Agriculture Horticultural 50 50 0 50 100 Research Centre (SAHRC), 23Indian Institute of Horticultural, 50 17 27 6 50 100 Research, Banglore 24University of Agricultural Sciences, 50 18 14 18 50 100 Navalagund 25University of Agriculture Sciences, 100 100 0 100 100 Dharwad 26University of Agricultural Sciences, 100 100 100 100 GKVK, Bangalore 27Central Plantation Crops Research 40 30 10 40 100 Institute, Kasaragod 28Centre for Water Resources 40 40 40 100 Development and Management, Calicut 29Kerla Agricultural University, 50 2 15 33 50 100 Thrissur Society for Promotion of Eco-friendly 30Sustainable Development (SPSED), 100 70 30 100 100 Surbhi, Lala Lajpat Rai Society, Bhopal 31Water and Land Management Institute 100 4 72 22 98 98 (WALMI), Bhopal 32Central Institute of Agricultural 70 30 20 20 70 100 Engineering, Bhopal 33Marathawada Agricultural University, 36 24 12 36 100 Parbhani 34Confederation of Indian Industry, 100 100 100 100 Pune 35Water and Land Management 50 43 7 50 100 Institute, Aurangabad 36Agricultural University, Rahuri 100 86 14 100 100 37Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi 83 51 32 83 100 Vidyapeeth, Akola 38Water Technology Centre for Eastern 100 35 35 30 100 100 Region, ICAR, Bhubaneswar 39Punjab Agricultural University, 100 48 52 100 100 Ludhiana 40Central Institute for Post Harvest 40 4 7 8 9 12 40 100 Engineering & Technology, ICAR, Ludhiana 41Punjab Agricultural University, 60 30 30 60 100 Bhatinda 42Central Arid Zone Research Institute, 100 100 100 100

ICAR, Jodhpur 43Maharana Pratap University of 50 17 3 30 50 100 Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur 44Rajasthan Agricultural University, 100 29 36 21 86 86 Bikaner 45Centre for Ecology, Landuse, Water 60 33 27 60 100 Management & Rural Development, Auroviolle 46Sugarcane Breeding Institute, 50 50 50 100 Coimbatore 47Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 70 70 70 100 Madurai 48Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 20 17 3 20 100 Thanjavur Agricultural College and Research 4 50 100 49Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural 50 16 10 20 University, Coimbatore 50Water Technology Centre, Tamil 70 22 22 6 20 70 100 Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 51DHAN Foundation, Madurai 98 81 6 87 88.8 52Indian Institute of Vegetable 100 100 100 100 Research, Varansai 53University of Agriculture & 100 100 100 100 Technology, Kanpur 54Indian Institute of Sugarcane 100 35 40 25 100 100 Research, Lucknow 55BAIF, Allahabad 50 341 5 10 50 100 56Central Soil & Water Conservation 100 16 69 15 100 100 Research & Training Institute, Dehradun 57Vivekanada Parvatiya Krishi 75 75 75 100 Anushandhan Sanathan, ICAR, Almora 58G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & 100 80 20 100 100 Technology, Pantnagar 59Bidhan Chandra Viswavidyalaya, 100 25 25 25 25 100 100 Nadia, West Bengal 60Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, 100 2 49 4 45 100 100 Cooch Behar, West Bengal Total 5000 967 1779 1261 504 347 34 4892 97.84

FARMERS PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROGRAMME (FPARP ‐ 1st PHASE) Financial Progress ( updated by 31.03.2012)

( in lakh Rupees) S. Approved 70% fund Balance Expenditure No Name of Institute Cost released 30% incurred fund Central Agricultural Research Institute, ICAR, Port ld 1 Blair 24 00 16 80 720 24 00 2 Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, 25.00 17.50 19.78

Central Research Institute for Dry Land Agriculture 3 (CRIDA), 25.00 17.50 7.50 24.18867 International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid 4 Tropics 200.00 140.00 56.71364 200.00 5 Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 50.00 35.00 15.00 30.09 North Eastern Regional Institute of Water And Land 6 Management, 50.00 35.00 5.69810 7 ICAR Research Station for NEH Region, Umium, 25.00 17.50 7.50 25.00 8 ICAR Research Station for Eastern Region, ICAR, 50.00 35.00 34.03931 9 Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalay, Raipur 15.00 10.50 4.50 9.43229 10 Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa 50.00 35.00 4.50336 30.20 11 Navasari Agricultural University, Navasari 38.00 26.60 11.40 25.08 12 Anand Agricultural University, Anand 40.00 28.00 19.20 Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural 13 University, 50.00 35.00 23.37 14 Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), 50.00 35.00 15.00 49.41337 15 Choudhary Charan Singh Agricultural University, 50.00 35.00 5.88 16 University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan 50.00 35.00 14.91274 38.22765 17 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyala, 50.00 35.00 15.00 39.06 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & 18 Technology, 50.00 35.00 11.71614 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & 19 Technology, 80.00 56.00 22.40702 71.27891 20 Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi 25.00 17.50 13.89 Watershed Association for Training Employment & 21 Resources 35.00 24.58202 10.48202 35.00 SARPAN Agriculture Horticultural Research Centre (SAHRC), 22 Dharwad 25 00 17 50 750 25 00 23 Indian Institute of Horticultural, Research, Banglore 25.00 17.50 6.10 23.31012 24 University of Agricultural Sciences, Navalagund 25.00 17.50 18.81284 25 University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad 50.00 35.00 5.54 26 University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, 50.00 35.00 15.00 32.42 27 Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, 20.00 14.00 5.93142 17.31534 Centre for Water Resources Development and 28 Management, 20.00 14.00 5.60552 18.85138 29 Kerla Agricultural University, Thrissur 25.00 17.50 7.50 19.58 Society for Promotion of Eco-friendly Sustainable 30 Development 50.00 35.00000 15.00 49.99575 31 Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI), 50.00 35.00 27.62944 32 Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal 35.00 24.50 9.63 30.29733 33 Marathawada Agricultural University, Parbhani 18.00 12.60 9.97561 34 Confederation of Indian Industry, Pune 50.00 35.00 15.00 50.00 35 Water and Land Management Institute, Aurangabad 25.00 17.50 7.50 25.00 36 Agricultural University, Rahuri 50.00 35.00 15.00 35.27022 37 Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 41.50 29.05 12.45 41.49882 Water Technology Centre for Eastern Region, ICAR, 38 Bhubaneswar 50.00 35.00 32.00 39 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 50.00 35.00 15.00 33.16403 Central Institute for Post Harvest Engineering & 40 Technology, ICAR, Ludhiana 20.00 14.00 7.8182 41 Punjab Agricultural University, Bhatinda 30.00 21.00 16.97297 42 Central Arid Zone Research Institute, ICAR, Jodhpur 50.00 35.00 21.74

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & 43 Technology, Udaipur 25.00 17.50 14.77454 44 Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner 50.00 35.00 16.68 Centre for Ecology, Landuse, Water Management & 45 Rural 30.00 21.00 9.00 30.00 Development, Auroviolle 46 Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore 25.00 17.50 3.33517 20.79017 47 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai 35.00 24.50 10.50 32.98758 48 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Thanjavur 10.00 7.00 3.00 10.00 Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil 49 Nadu 25.00 17.50 7.50 24.9995 Agricultural University, Coimbatore Water Technology Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural 50 University, Coimbatore 35.00 24.50 10.50 34.57 51 DHAN Foundation, Madurai 36.00 25.20 0.86831 32.33 52 Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varansai 25.00 17.50 20.55629 53 University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur 50.00 35.00 15.00 36.39577 54 Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow 50.00 35.00 20.00 55 BAIF, Allahabad 25.00 17.50 7.15564 25.00 Central Soil & Water Conservation Research & 56 Training Institute, Dehradun 50.00 35.00 10.00 40.75522 Vivekanada Parvatiya Krishi Anushandhan Sanathan, 57 ICAR , Almora 37.50 26.25 11.25 37.50

58 G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, 47.65 33.365 13.60394 37.52480 Pantnagar 59 Bidhan Chandra Viswavidyalaya, Nadia, West 49.20 34.44 14.76 44.12461 Bengal

60 Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, 50.00 35.00 32.9855 West Bengal Total 2446.85 1712.88702 445.80878 1788.71047

ANNEXURE-II

FARMERS PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROGRAMME (2nd Phase) Physical Progress ( updated by31.07.2012)

S.No No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Total No. of . Demos. demos. demos. demos. demos.und demos. Name of Institute Approved completed completed complet er progress completed duringRab during kharif ed duringRab i 2011 duringR i 2010-11 abi 2011-12 2011-12 1 Central Agriculture Research 100 institute,Post Box No-181, … 35 … 65 35 Port Blair (A&N Island) 2 International Crop Research Institute for the Semi Arid 400 32 100 268 … 400 Tropics (ICRISAT) , Patancheru, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) 3 Assam Agriculture 100 … 73 … 27 73

University,Jorhat (Assam) 4 ICAR Complex for NEH 50 … … … 60 Region, Umroi Road, UMIAM (Meghalaya) 5 ICAR Research Station for 80 Eastern Region, Patna (Bihar) 6 Indra Gandhi Krishi 100 … … 40 60 40 Vishwavidyalaya, Krishi Nagar, Raipur(Chhatisgarh) 7 Water technology Centre, 100 6 70 76 ICAR, IARI, Pusa , New Delhi 8 Navsari Agricultural 60 47 5 5 52 University, Navsari (Gujarat) 9 B.A.College of Agiculture, 100 … … … 170 Anand Agricultural University,Anand(Gujarat) 10 Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural 50 University, Sardarkrushinagar, Distt.- Banaskantha(Gujarat) 11 Central Soil Salinity Research 60 … … 42 … 42 Institute, ICAR, Karnal (Haryana) 12 Dr Y.S.Parmar University of 100 … … 51 10 51 Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) 13 Central Potato Research 100 Instituite, Shimla – 171 001 … 40 60 100 100 (H. P) 14 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciencies & 100 Technology (SKUAST), - Kashmir,Shalimar Campus,Srinagar(J&K) 15 Indian Institute of 50 … 7 28 15 35 Horticultural Research, Banglore (Karnatka) 16 University of Agricultural 100 Sciencies, GKVK, Banglore … 41 … 59 41 (Karnatka) 17 Central Plantation Crops 100 … 55 45 … 100 Research Institute, ICAR, Kasaraggod (Kerla) 18 Centre for Water Resources Devolpment& 50 … … 50 … 50 Management,(CWRDM),, Kozikode,Calicut (Kerla) 19 Kerla Agricultural University, 60 … 5 55 … 60 Melepatambi-post,Palakkad (Kerla) 20 M.P.Water & Land Management Institute 80 (WALMI), Bhopal (M.P.)) 21 MarathawadaAgricultural 100 … 41 … … 41

University, Parbhani (Maharashtra) 22 Mahamta Phule Agricultural 100 … 60 60 University, Rahuri (Maharash) 23 Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, 100 … … … .. Dapoli, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) 24 Directorate of Water 100 43 … … 43 Management, ICAR,Bhubaneshwar (Orissa) 25 Department. Of Soil. Punjab 101 21 30 … 49 51 Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab) 26 Sugarcane Breeding Institute, 50 … … 5 … 50 ICAR,Coimbatore (Tamil 0 Nadu) 27 Agriculture College & 100 … 100 … … 100 Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai (Tamil Nadu) 28 Soil & Water Management Research Institute, TNAU, 80 25 75 … … 100 Kattuthottam, Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) 29 Agriculture Engineering College & Research Institute, 50 … … 4 4 46 TNAU,Coimbatore (Tamil 6 Nadu) 30 National Research Centre for 100 … 90 1 … 100 Agro-Forestry,Gwalior Road, 0 Jhansi(UP) 31 Vivekanand Parvatiya Krishi Anushandhan 100 … 28 28 Sansthan,ICAR,Almora (Uttrakhand) Total 2921 174 850 1774

FARMERS PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROGRAMME (FPARP-2nd Phase Financial Progress (up dated by 31.07.2012) ( In Lakh Rupees) S.N No. ofAmt. Fund Expenditure o. demos. sanctioned Released Incurred Name of the Institute approved by MoWR 1 2 3 4 5 1 Central Agriculture Research institute,Post Box No-181, 100 50.00 50.00 16.00453 Port 2 International Crop Research Institute for the Semi Arid 400 199.00 199.00 199.00000 Tropics (ICRISAT) , Patancheru, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) 3 Assam Agriculture University,Jorhat (Assam) 100 50.00 50.00 17.36515 4 ICAR Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, UMIAM 50 25.00 25.00 22.92200 5 ICAR Research Station for Eastern Region, Patna 80 40.00 40.00 (Bihar) 6 Indra Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishi Nagar, 100 50.00 50.00 50.00000

Raipur Chhatisgarh) 7 Water technology Centre, ICAR, IARI, Pusa , New 100 50.00 50.00 31.85781 Delhi 8 Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat) 60 30.00 30.00 26.46070 9 B.A.College of Agiculture, Anand Agricultural 100 40.80 40.80 18.19527 University, Anand(Gujarat) 10 Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, 50 25.00 25.00 21.34155 Sardarkrushinagar, Distt.-Banaskantha(Gujarat) 11 Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, ICAR, Karnal 60 30.00 30.00 17.00000 (Haryana) 12 Dr Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, 100 50.00 50.00 22.00000 Nauni, Solan (Himachal Pradesh) 13 Central Potato Research Instituite, Shimla – 171 001 100 50.00 50.00 37.03510 (Himachal Pradesh) 14 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciencies & 100 39.90 39.90 Technology (SKUAST), -Kashmir,Shalimar 15 Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Banglore 50 25.00 25.00 16.24854 (Karnatka) 16 University of Agricultural Sciencies, GKVK, Banglore 100 50.00 50.00 11.06576 17 Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, ICAR, 100 46.00 46.00 36.72897 Kasaraggod (Kerla) 18 Centre for Water Resources Devolpment& 50 25.00 25.00 25.00000 Management,(CWRDM),, Kozikode,Calicut (Kerla) 19 Kerla Agricultural University, Melepatambi-post, 60 30.00 30.00 25.37237 Distt.-Palakkad (Kerla) 20 M.P.Water & Land Management Institute (WALMI), 80 40.00 40.00 Bhopal 21 MarathawadaAgricultural University, Parbhani 100 50.00 50.00 17.20724 (Maharashtra) 22 Mahamta Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri 100 50.00 50.00 (Maharash) 23 Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri 100 50.00 50.00 2.49933 (Maharashtra) 24 Directorate of Water Management, ICAR,Bhubaneshwar 100 48.30 48.30 25.24521 (Orissa) 25 Department. Of Soil. Punjab Agricultural University, 101 47.00 47.00 7.80000 Ludhiana (Punjab) 26 Sugarcane Breeding Institute, ICAR,Coimbatore (Tamil 50 25.00 25.00 22.07242 Nadu) 27 Agriculture College & Research Institute, TNAU, 100 50.00 50.00 50.00000 Madurai 28 Soil & Water Management Research Institute, TNAU, 80 40.00 40.00 11.68801 Kattuthottam,Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) 29 Agriculture Engineering College & Research Institute, 50 25.00 25.00 21.65840 TNAU,Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) 30 National Research Centre for Agro-Forestry,Gwalior 100 50.00 50.00 35.93709 Road, Jhansi

(UP) 31 Vivekanand Parvatiya Krishi Anushandhan 100 50.00 50.00 26.35264 Sansthan,ICAR,Almora (Uttrakhand) Total 2921 1431.00 1431.00 814.05809

GROUND WATER AQUIFERS 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1700

SHRI RAMACHANDRA KHUNTIA

(a) whether it is a fact that India is the largest user of ground water in the world and almost one third of ground water aquifiers are semi critical and over exploited, and some estimates suggests that at the current rate, nearly 60 per cent of ground water blocks could turn critical by 2015; and (b) the percentage of irrigated agriculture land and rural and urban drinking water supply which is currently being made from ground water in Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh?

(a) As per the United Nations World Water Development Report 4 published by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2012, India is the topmost groundwater abstracting country in the world as of 2010 with abstraction rate of 251 km3/year. Assessment unit for ground water resources estimation carried out jointly by the Central Ground Water Board under Ministry of Water Resources and State Ground Water Organizations is administrative unit (block/ mandal/ taluka). As per the latest assessment of ground water resources as on 2009, out of 5842 assessment units, 1494 units (around 26%) fall under semi-critical, critical or over-exploited category. As per the World Bank Report on “Deep Wells and Prudence: Towards Pragmatic Action for Addressing Groundwater Overexploitation in India” (2010), if current trends continue, within 20 years 60percent of all aquifers in India will be in a critical condition. (b) The percentage of irrigated agriculture land and rural and urban drinking water supply which is currently being made from ground water is as below:

Name of the State Percentage of area Percentage of rural Percentage of urban water irrigated by ground water water supply from supply from ground water to the total irrigated area ground water sources sources (%) (%) (%)

Odisha 15 88 40.05

Punjab 73 90.65 Not Available

Haryana 53.88 45 to 50 (in rural and urban areas)

Delhi Not Available

West Bengal 53.10 36.66 23.99 (in Kolkata metro it is 8.86%)

Jharkhand 27.4 90 35

Chhattisgarh 24.44 99 55

* Based on number of ground water based water supply schemes.

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1701

SMT KANIMOZHI

(a) given the bipolar situation of flooding in some parts of the country and drought-like conditions in other parts whether Government has considered pursuing the interlinking of rivers and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the recent Supreme Court judgement on the interlinking of rivers has been taken cognizance of; and (c) whether the Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers'' has been constituted?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Madam.

The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises of two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has carried out Water Balance studies of 137 basins/sub-basins and 71 diversion points. It has also carried out toposheet studies of 74 reservoirs & 37 link alignments. Based on these studies, NWDA has identified 30 links (16 under Peninsular Component & 14 under Himalayan Component) for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs). Out of these, FRs of 14 links under Peninsular Component and FRs of 2 links (Indian portion) under Himalayan Component have been completed. The Survey & Investigation works of 7 links under Himalayan Component in Indian portion have been completed. Field surveys & investigations for the remaining links under Himalayan Component are under progress except one link which lies entirely in Nepal.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for building consensus among concerned states for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa (Phase-I) has been completed and NWDA has taken up the survey & investigation works of Phase – II of the link project. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the list of National Projects.

Further, after receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. A tripartite MOU for preparation of DPRs of both these links was signed by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Minister for Water Resources on 3.05.2010. The DPRs of these links are under progress. Efforts are being made to arrive at consensus on the other priority link viz. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal through deliberations with the concerned States of Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan for preparation of DPR. Another priority link namely Godavari (Polavaram) –Krishna (Vijayawada) is part of the Polavaram project of the Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up the above project including link component as per their own planning.

The Consensus group under Chairman, Central Water Commission, held its 10th meeting on 23.07.2010 for arriving at consensus among the States on Mahanadi-Godavari-Krishna-Pennar-Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar link system involving 8 links under peninsular Component.

The present status of links identified for preparation of Feasibility Reports is furnished in Annexure-I.

(b) Yes, Madam. (c) No, Madam

ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1701 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.08.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * - FR completed (Taken up by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up

Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 20. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 21. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1702

SHRI E.M. SUDARSANA NATCHIAPPAN

(a) whether Government has given any undertaking to implement the interlinking of rivers within a stipulated time-frame; and (b) if so, whether Government is formulating a ''River Water Policy'' enabling the centre State and private sector participation on comprehensive policy of starting Tiny Hydro Projects water ways, reservoir for agriculture and afforestation with an eye on environment protection and carbon emission to fulfil and lead in international commitment and in this effort which State have been given such proposals and the details of those proposals?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) No, Sir. However Ministry of Water Resources has formulated National Water Policy 2002. Salient futures of National Water Policy, 2002 is at ANNEXURE.

ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1702 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.08.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS. Salient Features of National Water Policy, 2002

 Water is a prime natural resource, a basic human need and a precious national asset. Planning, development and management of water resources need to be governed by national perspectives.  A well developed information system for water related data at national/state level should be established with a net-work of data banks and data bases integrating and strengthening the existing central and state level agencies.  Water resources available to the country should be brought within the category of utilizable resources to the maximum possible extent.  Non-conventional methods for utilization of water such as through inter-basin transfers, artificial recharge of ground water and desalination of brackish or sea water as well as traditional water conservation practices like rainwater harvesting, including roof-top rainwater harvesting, need to be practiced to further increase the utilizable water resources. Promotion of frontier research and development, in a focused manner, for these techniques is necessary.  Water resources development and management will have to be planned for a hydrological unit. Appropriate river basin organizations should be established for the planned development and management of the river basins.  Water should be made available to water short areas by transfer from other areas including transfer from one river basin to another, after taking into account the requirements of the areas/basins.  Planning of water resources development projects should, as far as possible, be for multi-purpose with an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach having regard to human and ecological aspects including those of disadvantaged sections of the society.  In the allocation of water, first priority should be given for drinking water, followed by irrigation, hydro- power, ecology, agro-industries and non-agricultural industries, navigation and other uses, in that order.  The exploitation of groundwater should be regulated with reference to recharge possibilities and consideration of social equity. The detrimental environmental consequences of over-exploitation of ground water need to be effectively prevented.

 Adequate emphasis needs to be given to the physical and financial sustainability of existing water resources facilities. There is need to ensure that the water charges for various uses should be fixed such as to cover at least the operation and maintenance charges initially and a part of the capital costs subsequently.  Management of the water resources for diverse uses should incorporate a participatory approach by involving users and other stakeholders along with various governmental agencies, in an effective and decisive manner.  Private sector participation should be encouraged in planning, development and management of water resources projects for diverse uses, wherever feasible.  Both surface water and ground water should be regularly monitored for quality. Effluents should be treated to acceptable levels and standards before discharging them into natural streams. Minimum flow should be ensured in the perennial streams for maintaining ecology.  Efficiency of utilization should be improved in all the diverse uses of water and conservation consciousness promoted through education, regulation, incentives and disincentives.  Land erosion by sea or river should be minimized by suitable cost-effective measures. Indiscriminate occupation of, and economic activity in coastal areas and flood plain zones should be regulated.  Needs of drought-prone areas should be given priority in the planning of project for development of water resources. These areas should be made less vulnerable through various measures.  The water sharing / distribution amongst the states should be guided by a national perspective with due regard to water resources availability and needs within the river basin.  Training and research efforts should be intensified as an integral part of water resources development.

RAIN WATER HARVESTING 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1703

PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ

(a) whether it was considered to undertake rain water harvesting throughout the country; (b) whether it is a fact that a Model Bill was circulated to all the States in this connection; (c) the States which have not undertaken this measure, so far; and (d) what is the feed-back in respect of States that had agreed to adopt legal framework to undertake rain water harvesting?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Yes, Sir. Ministry of Water Resources has circulated the Model Bill to all the States/ Union Territories to regulate and control development and management of ground water, which also contains a chapter on Rain Water Harvesting for Ground Water Recharge.

(c) The States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura have not adopted the bill since they feel that it is not necessary to enact ground water legislation as ground water development in these states is quite low. The legislation is under formulation or at various stages of enactment in 16 States/ UTs viz. Andaman & Nicobar, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

(d) Details of feedback from the 14 States/ UTs that have enacted ground water legislation are furnished in Annexure I.

ANNEXURE I

Feedback from State/ UT Governments, which have enacted Ground Water Legislation

S.No. State/ UT Action taken 1. Andhra Pradesh  Under Chapter 3, Section 17 (1) of the ‘Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002’ stipulates mandatory provision to construct rainwater harvesting structures at new and existing constructions for all residential, commercial and other premises and open space having area of not less than 200 sq.m. in the stipulated period, failing which the authority may get such rain water harvesting structures constructed and recover the cost incurred along with the penalty as may be prescribed. Municipal Administration and Urban Development have notified that all Group Housing schemes shall be provided with required facilities and infrastructure for conservation and harvesting of rain water.  Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department vide G.O. No. 185 dated May 5, 2001 have been assigned responsibilities and made special efforts to conserve rain water through rain water harvesting structures in urban environs.  Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, surrounding Municipalities and Panchayats have been made responsible for construction of rain water harvesting pits. 2. Assam Rain water harvesting has not been made mandatory.

3. Bihar Enacted “The Bihar Ground Water(Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2006. Chapter-III (Clause 18) of the Act stipulates provision of roof top rain water harvesting structures in the building plan in an area of 1000 sq. mt. or more while according approval for construction by the Municipal Corporation/other local bodies. 4. Chandigarh UT Administration has made installation of rain water harvesting system mandatory for all buildings (existing and new) located on plot of one kanal and above to recharge ground water. Occupancy certificate is given to owners of only those buildings, where rain water harvesting system has been installed. 5. Dadra & Nagar No response received. Haveli 6. Goa  Vide official gazzette notification No. 4/4/EO-WRD/45 dated 23rd October, 2008, rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory for residential complexes including apartments on a plot area of 2000 sq.m. and above, commercial complexes on plot area of 1500 sq.m. and above and industrial units on plot area of 10,000 sq.m. and above.  Subsidy is provided on reimbursement basis at the rate of 50% of the cost incurred or Rs. 50,000, whichever is less to individual households and 50% of the cost incurred or Rs. 2.50 whichever is less to residential complexes/ apartment buildings and commercial complexes/ hospitality businesses.

7. Himachal Pradesh  Construction of rain water harvesting system has been made mandatory for all Schools, Govt. buildings and Rest Houses, upcoming industries, bus stands etc.  Provision of rain water harvesting structures compulsory as per provisions in section-107 of H.P. Municipal Act, 1994 in all new buildings to be constructed within the jurisdiction of Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats in the State to stop the misuse of expensive treated water. Jammu & Kashmir No response received.

8.. Karnataka  Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka in a circular vide No. BeJaMa/3927/2009 dated 15.10.2009 has instructed all the Principal Secretaries to initiate measures to adopt rain water harvesting system in their respective jurisdictional Government buildings to augment ground water resources and to save it from further depletion.  Amended Rules of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board which provide for mandatory provision of rain water harvesting structure by every owner with site dimension of 2400 sqft and above, or every owner who proposes to construct new buildings with site area more than 1200 sq ft.  Different line departments are implementing programmes of rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge in the state.  Department of Mines & Geology is conducting the ground water public awareness programmes in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical districts of the state emphasizing importance of ground water conservation and rain water harvesting.  Revival of conventional methods of rain water harvesting in ponds, lakes, wells, step wells used earlier are being implemented by the JalSamvardhanYojanaSangh, Rural Development &Panchayati Raj and other departments. 9. Kerala Vide G.O. (Ms) No. 19/2004/LSGD dated 12.1.2004, an amendment was made in Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999 in Chapter XVI-A to incorporate rainwater harvesting arrangements. 10. Madhya Pradesh Incorporated mandatory provision for rain water harvesting in the M.P. BhumiVikasNiyam (1984). Rule 78(4) makes it mandatory to provide for rain water harvesting in all houses of more than 140 sq.m. 11. Lakshdweep Rain water harvesting has not been made mandatory. There is no surface flow in Lakshadweep. All rain water percolates and recharges fresh water lenses. 12. Puducherry Made provision of rain water harvesting mandatory in residential, offices and public buildings, commercial buildings, educational and health institutions and industrial buildings vide Govt. order No. 6/2010-Hg dated 19.3.2010. While issuing building permits, owners are insisted for installation of rain water harvesting structures 13. Tamil Nadu  Vide Ordinance No. 4 of 2003 dated July, 2003 laws relating to Municipal Corporations and Municipalities in the State have been amended making it mandatory for all the existing and new buildings to provide rain water harvesting facilities.  The State has launched implementation of RWH scheme on massive scale in Government buildings, private houses/Institutions and commercial buildings in urban & rural areas.  The State Government has achieved cent percent coverage in roof top rain water harvesting. It has also been made mandatory to include roof top rain water harvesting structure in the plan of the building itself for accordance of approval by the relevant competent authority.  TWAD Board has constructed various recharge structures like check dams, percolation ponds, recharge pits, trenches, improvement to traditional ooranis, defunct borewells etc. 14. West Bengal  Vide Gazette notification No. 67/MA/O/C-4/3R-8/2002 dated 14.2.2007, Govt. has promulgated “The West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007 and vide its rule No. 168(13), Part – XII has made rain water harvesting mandatory for all buildings.  The State Water Investigation Directorate undertakes the pilot schemes of demonstrative nature. The Water Resources Development Directorate is engaged to replicate it accordingly. SWID has also implemented artificial recharge schemes in drought prone districts of Purulia, Bankura and

PaschimMedinipur as well as in some semi critical/ critical blocks.  Already different types of artificial recharge schemes have been implemented under different programmes of state and central assistance. A good numbers of tanks in Uttar Dinajpur and South 24 Parganas have been rejuvenated under Repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies directly linked to agriculture under central assistance programme.  The State Govt. has given importance towards formulating schemes based on impounding Reservoir, Rain Water Storage Pond, Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting etc.  The Public Health Engineering Department, Govt. of West Bengal has undertaken schemes based on rain water storage ponds, impounding water of various dams and rooftop rain water harvesting.

CHANGES IN AIBP 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1704

SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE

(a) whether the Ministry is making changes in Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) for the Twelfth Five Year Plan; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the manner in which the States having low percentage of irrigation would be protected in this context?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Union Government provides Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the States as per guidelines for completion of ongoing projects. The guidelines for AIBP funding are being revised from time to time in order to enhance the scope of funding as well as to allow special consideration for the regions lagging behind in development. The parri passu implementation of Command Area Development with AIBP, changes in quantum of Central Assistance (CA), simplification of the procedure for approval for the projects are among the suggested reforms in the proposals for XII Plan. (c) As per the latest amendments to AIBP guidelines made in December 2006, the condition that an ongoing project has to be completed before inclusion of a new project under AIBP has been relaxed for projects benefitting states with lower irrigation development as compared to national average.

CONTAMINATION OF GROUND WATER IN TAMIL NADU 27th August, 2012

RSQ 1705

SMT KANIMOZHI

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) how frequently ground water contamination analysis are undertaken by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB);

(b) when such an analysis was undertaken the last time and the details of district-wise contamination of ground water in Tamil Nadu; and (c) the details of steps taken by CGWB, along with the States, to inform the citizens about the contamination?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As a part of regular activity of ground water regime monitoring, Central Ground Water Board under Ministry of Water Resources carries out chemical analysis of ground water samples once a year. These samples are collected from the network of ground water monitoring wells during pre-monsoon period (April/May).

(b) Last such analyses were carried out for ground water samples collected during 2011. Chemical analyses of ground water samples collected during 2012 are under progress.

As per the latest chemical quality data available with CGWB, out of 451 samples spread over all the districts of Tamil Nadu, high Chloride (>1000 mg/l) was encountered at 38 locations. High fluoride (> 1.5 mg/l) was encountered in 48 samples and high nitrate was encountered in 161 samples. District wise details are given in

Annexure I.

(c) Central Ground Water Board takes the following steps to inform the citizens:

• Reports are compiled, which are sent to the State Govt. Agencies for further use.

• Ground water quality related information is put up on the official website of the Board.

• District ground water brochures comprising maps, tables and other relevant information related to availability and quality of ground water resources are prepared. These brochures are accessible through the official website of the Board. District ground water brochures in local languages are also distributed during mass awareness programmes, exhibitions, fairs etc.

• Mass Awareness Programmes are organised to create awareness regarding local ground water problems and water conservation including ground water quality.

Annexure I

District wise details of ground water quality in Tamil Nadu for the year 2011

No. of samples No. of samples No. of samples No. of S. having Chloride > having Fluoride having Nitrate > 45 District samples No. 1000 mg/l > 1.5 mg/l mg/l collected

1 Chennai 10 0 0 2 2 Coimbatore 37 3 6 20 3 Cuddalore (Composite) 13 1 0 2 4 Dharmapuri 17 0 3 9 (Composite) 5 Dindigul 15 0 1 8 6 Erode 29 0 4 21 7 Kanchipuram 18 0 0 5 8 Kanyakumari 14 0 0 7 9 Karur 8 1 2 3

10 Madurai 4 0 2 1 11 Nagaipattinam 10 0 0 2 12 Namakkal 17 2 3 7 13 Nilgiris 8 0 0 2 14 Perambalur (Composite) 12 2 3 2 15 Pudukkotai 16 3 3 7 16 Ramnad 19 7 1 7 17 Salem 24 5 6 12 18 Sivaganga 11 2 1 5 19 Thiruvannamalai 8 0 1 1 20 Thanjavur 21 6 7 3 21 Theni 9 1 0 3 22 Thiruvallur 16 0 0 1 23 Thiruvarur 8 0 1 2 24 Thirunelveli 26 1 1 4 25 Trichirappalli 14 1 0 10 26 Tuticorin 21 1 0 2 27 Vellore 15 2 2 6 28 Villupuram 17 0 1 5 29 Virudunagar 10 0 0 2 30 Puduchery 4 0 0 0 Total 451 38 48 161

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 3rd Septembert, 2012

RSQ 305

SHRI D.P. TRIPATHI

(a) whether it is a fact that Government has cleared the project of interlinking of rivers in the country; (b) if so, the present status thereof; (c) whether suggestions/projects have been sent by the State Governments; (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and (e) the steps Government is taking for early implementation of this project?

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.09.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING PROJECT.

(a) & (b) In 1980, the erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation (Now Ministry of Water Resources) had formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas. It Comprises of two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. To implement this plan, National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. The NWDA has so far identified 30 links (16 under Peninsular Component & 14 under Himalayan Component as per Annexure-I) for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs). Out of these, FRs of 14 links under Peninsular Component and FRs of 2 links (Indian portion) under Himalayan Component have been completed.

DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa (Phase-I) has been completed and NWDA has taken up the survey & investigation works of Phase– II of the link project. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the list of National Projects. After receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal link. The DPRs of these links are under progress.

(c) Seven States namely Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu have sent 36 proposals for intra-state links for further studies by the NWDA. Out of these, Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFRs) of 21 intra-state links have been completed by NWDA. Ten more proposals (3 from Bihar, 6 from Karnataka & 1 from Chhattisgarh) have also been received. These are being examined for their suitability for further studies.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) The NWDA is taking all possible steps to implement the identified projects like Ken-Betwa link, Par-Tapi- Narmada and the Damanganga-Pinjal link. The progress of these projects will depend heavily on consensus between the states involved getting various clearances etc.

ANNEXURE –I

ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a)&(b) OF STARRED QUESTION NO *305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.09.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) – Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) – Krishna (Vijayawada) link * - FR completed (Taken up by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) – Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) – Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) – Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) – Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) – Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) – Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati – Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti – Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for

Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam – Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 22. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 23. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed * Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I – Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

FUNDS FOR IRRIGATION FACILITIES 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 313

SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) the details of funds provided by the Central Government to the States during the last three years for the expansion of irrigation facilities in their respective States, State-wise; (b) whether some States were specially provided any package or special funds for area- specific and schemes- specific needs; and (c) if so, the funds provided to the States, State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*313 REGARDING FUNDS FOR IRRIGATION FACILITIES DUE FOR REPLY ON 03.09.2012.

(a) The Union Government provides Central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments on their requests and as per the Guidelines of AIBP for completion of ongoing MMI projects & surface Minor Irrigation schemes. Central Assistance is also provided to the State Governments for the eligible projects under Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies with domestic support. State-wise central assistance provided under AIBP by Central Government to the States during the last three years is given at Annexure-I. State-wise Central Assistance provided under RRR with domestic support by the Central Government to the States during the last three years is given at Annexure-II.

(b) & (c) The packages approved by Government of India for area specific/scheme-specific needs related to the Ministry of water Resources are as follows : • Special package for implementing drought mitigation strategies in Bundelkhand region for Uttar Pradesh(U.P) and Madhya Pradesh(M.P)

Under this package, central assistance of Rs. 584.86 crore have been released for U.P and Rs. 594.15 crore for M.P (upto December 2011) against the measures identified for support through the schemes of Ministry of Water Resources.

• Rehabilitation package for “Development of Kuttanand Wetland Eco-system”

The Kuttanand Wetland Eco-system is in Alappuza district of Kerala. Under this package, central assistance of Rs. 21.00 lakhs have been released (upto July 2010)

• Prime Minister’s relief package for agrarian distress districts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala So far 40 projects have been funded through Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) under this package. The grant released upto March 2012 for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala under this package is Rs. 1894.9 crore, 1294.4 crore, 3214.6 crore and Rs. 13.6crore respectively.

• Special plan assistance to Bodwad Parisar Sinchan Yojana, Maharashtra Considering the backwardness of the Vidarbha region and water scarcity in Jalgaon district and on the request of Government of Maharashtra to provide special plan assistance a proposal for additional assistance in the shape of one time grant of Rs. 500 crore has approved to impart sufficient momentum to this project for speedy execution.

ANNEXURE-I CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER THE AIBP DURING LAST THREE YEARS (2009-10 to 2011- 12)

Sl. State No. 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 1 Andhra Pradesh 1300.728 22.792 397.881 2 Arunachal Pradesh 30.780 48.635 33.788 3 Assam 589.976 406.403 424.710 4 Bihar 77.913 55.754 15.530 5 Chhattisgarh 60.885 174.811 201.466 6 Goa 20.250 20.000 20.250 7 Gujarat 6.080 361.420 0.000 8 Haryana 0.000 0.000 0.000 9 Himachal Pradesh 90.680 43.521 129.705 10 Jammu & Kashmir 171.728 156.034 225.118 11 Jharkhand 0.000 242.887 559.956 12 Karnataka 823.828 567.759 511.404 13 Kerala 3.812 10.017 0.000 14 Madhya Pradesh 758.746 658.692 473.464 15 Maharashtra 1395.395 2069.056 1199.892 16 Manipur 42.540 249.997 44.550 17 Meghalaya 22.502 110.195 81.300 18 Mizoram 36.450 51.092 42.110 19 Nagaland 57.286 70.000 72.647 20 Orissa 871.572 591.681 614.942 21 Punjab 22.050 140.476 43.630 22 Rajasthan 157.577 41.920 3.375 23 Sikkim 2.605 14.364 33.714 24 Tripura 36.209 48.000 34.875 25 Tamil Nadu 0.000 0.000 0.000 26 Uttar Pradesh 238.082 432.538 279.844 27 Uttarakhand 127.006 160.060 232.751 28 West Bengal 0.914 89.100 107.002 TOTAL 6945.593 6837.203 5783.905

ANNEXURE-II

Funds released under the Scheme of Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies with domestic support during last three years (2009-10 to 2011-12) (Rupees in crores) No. of Water Total Project Committed Fund released Fund released Fund released Total released Name of State Bodies cost Central Share During during during funds 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Orissa 1321 254.33 228.89 72.12 75.00 70.33 217.45 Karnataka 427 232.77 209.49 74.04 47.47 77.51 199.02 Andhra Pradesh 1029 339.69 305.72 189.00 189.00 Bihar 15 64.45 55.30 25.00 25.00 U.P.(Budelkhand) 28 46.15 41.53 29.08 29.08 M.P.(Bundelkhand) 78 41.89 10.47 7.33 2.62 9.95 Meghalaya 1 44.57 2.54 1.78 0.64 2.42 Umiam Lake (Irrigation Related 2.83) Maharashtra 258 135.08 119.34 80.53 80.53 Gujarat 34 17.47 15.72 10.61 10.61 Chattisgarh 131 122.91 110.61 34.68 34.68 Rajsthan 16 11.35 7.45 7.07 7.07 Haryana 3 40.24 10.06 7.04 7.04

Total 3341 1350.9 1117.12 146.16 374.66 291.03 811.85

DATABASE OF TRADITIONAL WATER RESOURCES 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2462

SHRI BHAGAT SINGH KOSHYARI

(a) whether there is any proposal regarding creation of a database of old/ natural water resources in the States; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) whether there is a proposal regarding upgradation of traditional resources of water; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of assistance to be provided to State Governments for restoration of the said water resources?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) According to Third Minor Irrigation Census conducted by Ministry of Water Resources with reference year 2000-2001, the number of water bodies identified in the country are 5.56 lakh. The total number of water bodies not in use are 85807. Out of 5.56 lakh water bodies, there are 2.39 lakh public owned water bodies. The State-wise details of public owned water bodies are given in Annexure-I.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Government had approved a State Sector Scheme for Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies with two components (i) one with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore and (ii) another with domestic support with an outlay of Rs. 1250 crore for implementation during XI Five Year Plan period.

(e) Under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with external assistance, 75% is loan taken by Government of India from the World Bank and is passed on to the concerned States on back to back basis and is to be repaid by the

States. The balance 25% loan is taken as liability of Government of India and passed on as additional central assistance (100% grant) to the States for the projects. Under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support, 90% of the project cost is provided as central grant by the Government of India to the projects in the States of North-Eastern Region, hilly States namely, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and undivided Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha and the projects benefitting tribal areas, drought prone areas and naxal affected areas and 10% of the project cost is provided by the respective State Governments. The projects benefitting other areas of the States are eligible for 25% central assistance (grant).

Annexure-I

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2462 ON 03.09.2012 REGARDING DATABASE OF TRADITIONAL WATER RESOURCES

State-wise details of Public owned Water Bodies (as per 3rd Minor Irrigation Census conducted by Ministry of Water resources with reference year 2000-2001)

S.No. Name of State Number of Public owned Water Bodies (as per 3rd minor Irrigation census by MoWR with reference year 2000- 2001) 1 ANDHRA PRADESH 67236 2 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 186 3 ASSAM 170 4 BIHAR 12345 5 CHHATTISGARH 32486 6 GOA 137 7 GUJARAT 2742 8 HARYANA 12 9 HIMACHAL PRADESH 361 10 JAMMU & KASHMIR 312 11 JHARKHAND 16552 12 KARNATAKA 22582 13 KERALA 2977 14 MADHYA PRADESH 7947 15 MAHARASHTRA 16429 16 MANIPUR 2 17 MEGHALAYA 87 18 MIZORAM 0 19 NAGALAND 0 20 ORISSA 18250 21 PUNJAB 7 22 RAJASTHAN 1844 23 SIKKIM 423 24 TAMIL NADU 25107 25 TRIPURA 122 26 UTTAR PRADESH 70 27 UTTARANCHAL 5188 28 WEST BENGAL 5350 29 ANDAMAN & NIKOBARS 4 30 CHANDIGARH 0 31 DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI 12 32 DELHI 0

33 PONDICHERRY 198 TOTAL : 239138

WUAS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2463

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) the genesis/objectives/roles of Water Users'' Associations (WUAs) under the Command Area Development Programmes (CADP); (b) the number of WUAs formed for Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM), State-wise, command area- wise and the irrigated area covered by them; (c) the irrigated area under CADP, State-wise and command area-wise; (d) whether existing 56,934 WUAs are too little to popularize PIM and the details of target for the future; and (e) the details of criteria for monitoring/ evaluation of WUAs?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Important factors leading to creation of WUAs are (i) non-control of farmers over management of system, (ii) mismatch of requirement & delivery of water, (iii) inequity in system, (iv) neglect of maintenance system and its deterioration, (v) inadequate interaction between irrigation agency and farmers and (vi) improper change of cropping pattern by farmers.

The main objective of Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) is to manage irrigation water distribution & use with all its related aspects, under which management responsibilities are taken over by WUAs. The basic essence of PIM is the transfer of authority and responsibility for irrigation management from the Irrigation Department to WUAs.

Important roles of WUAs are (i) to create a sense of ownership of water resources and the irrigation system among users, (ii) to improve service deliveries through better operation & maintenance, (iii) to achieve optimum utilization of available resources, (iv) to achieve equity in water distribution, (v) to increase production per unit of water, (vi) to facilitate users to have a choice of crops, cropping sequence, timing of water supply, period of supply and also frequency of supply and (vii) to encourage farmers to collect water charges and payment to Irrigation Agency.

(b) State-wise number of WUAs and area covered by them is at Annexure-1.

(c) State-wise area covered in respect of on-going projects under CAD&WM Programme as on March, 2012 is at Annexure-2.

(d) The Ministry of Water Resources is making all necessary efforts for popularizing PIM. Fifteen States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh have enacted exclusive legislation or amended the existing Irrigation Acts for involvement of farmers in irrigation management. The remaining States are being vigorously persuaded to enact PIM legislation. The central grant released to States has been linked to formation of WUAs.

The number of WUAs formed has increased from 56,934 (covering an area of 13.54 Mha) to 63,167 (covering an area of 14.62 Mha) under different commands of irrigation projects.

(e) WUAs are required to be monitored/evaluated according to three indicators: 1st Organisational Indicators viz. (i) percentage of General Body meetings with quorum, (ii) meetings held without female members’ presence, (iii) upkeep and updating of records and (iv) carrying out and compliance of Financial & Social Audit, 2nd Outcome Indicators viz. (i) reduction in conflicts among members, (ii) adequate and equitable distribution of water, (iii) increase in irrigated area, (iv) improvement in operational condition of infrastructure, (v) financial viability of WUA, (vi) water rates recovery and (vii) improvement in water use efficiency and 3rd Impact Indicators viz. (i) improvement in agricultural productivity of irrigated agriculture, increase in cropping intensity and crop yield, (ii) extent of ground water table control in irrigated area and (iii) change in economic productivity of irrigated agriculture, change in socio-economic condition of farmers, particularly in tail reaches & change in wages of agricultural labours.

Annexure-1

State-wise Number of Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) & Area Covered

Area covered S. No. Name of State No. of WUAs (th ha)

1. Andhra Pradesh 10748 4169.00 2. Arunachal Pradesh 43 9.02 3. Assam 720 47.04 4. Bihar 80 209.47 5. Chhattisgarh 1324 1244.56 6. Goa 57 7.01 7. Gujarat 1834 486.64 8. Haryana 2800 200.00 9. Himachal Pradesh 876 35.00 10. Jammu & Kashmir 39 2.758 11. Jharkhand 0 0.00 12. Karnataka 2662 1363.07 13. Kerala 4163 174.89 14. Madhya Pradesh 1687 1692.26 15. Maharashtra 2815 1102.42 16. Manipur 73 49.27 17. Meghalaya 151 18.75 18. Mizoram 110 14.00 19. Nagaland 23 3.15 20. Odisha 18989 1692.60 21. Punjab 957 116.95 22. Rajasthan 1130 983.07 23. Sikkim 0 0.00 24. Tamil Nadu 1641 840.94 25. Tripura 0 0.00 26. Uttar Pradesh 245 121.21 27. Uttarakhand 0 0.00 28. West Bengal 10000 37.00 Total 63167 14620.08 th ha: thousand hectare

Annexure-2

Area Covered on On-going Projects under CAD&WM Programme as on March, 2012

Total area Area covered Area covered covered S. No. Name of state up to March 2011 during 2010-11 up to March 2012 (th ha) (th ha) (th ha) 1. Andhra Pradesh 777.239 0.254 777.493 2. Arunachal Pradesh 19.579 0.824 20.403 3. Assam 60.057 1.46* 61.517 4. Bihar 1431.5 38.95 1470.45 5. Chhattisgarh 177.672 27.937 205.609 6. Goa 12.886 0.502 13.388 7. Gujarat 1137.443 13 1150.443 8. Haryana 808.923 43.99 852.913 9. Himachal Pradesh 22.85 0 22.85 10. Jammu & Kashmir 138.969 16.726 155.695 11. Jharkhand 0 0 0 12. Karnataka 1582.823 17.43649 1600.25949 13. Kerala 183.475 0.205 183.68 14. Madhya Pradesh 1112.701 22.43 1135.131 15. Maharashtra 1326.752 10.273 1337.025 16. Manipur 78.751 7.14* 85.891 17. Meghalaya 2.3 0.250761 2.550761 18. Mizoram 0.861 0.0528 0.9138 19. Nagaland 3.746 0.073 3.746 20. Odisha 508.3 33 541.3 21. Punjab 560.413 42.543 602.956 22. Rajasthan 1543.932 14.446 1558.378 23. Sikkim 0.18 0 0.18 24. Tamil Nadu 1125.346 26.41231 1151.75831 25. Tripura 0.411 0 0.411 26. Uttar Pradesh 6895.718 79.13 6974.848 27. Uttarakhand 11.915 0 11.915 28. West Bengal 165.803 60.64 226.443 Total 19690.545 457.675 20148.147 * Provisional figures. th ha: thousand hectare

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN BIHAR 3th September, 2012

RSQ 2464

SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

(a) the number of ongoing irrigation projects across the country especially in Bihar; (b) the financial assistance provided by the Central Government for those irrigation projects, State-wise; (c) whether it is a fact that Batane Reservoir Project in Bihar is delayed; (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and (e) the measures taken by the Central Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) There are 326 MMI irrigation projects (149 major, 138 medium and 39 ERM) in the country reported as ongoing at the end of XI Plan by the State Governments for XII Plan formulation, out of which 13 projects (8 major, 2 medium and 3 ERM) are in Bihar. The Government of India provides Central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments on their requests and as per the Guidelines of AIBP for completion of ongoing MMI projects & surface Minor Irrigation schemes. State-wise central assistance provided to ongoing MMI projects under AIBP by Central Government to the States is given at Annexure-I and the details of State-wise surface MI schemes included and funded under AIBP is at Annexure-II. (c) to (e) Yes Sir. The reasons of delay include land acquisition problems, R&R issues and Inter State problem with Jharkhand State. The Govt. of India has been providing central assistance under AIBP to the ongoing Batane Irrigation Project of Bihar from 2000-01 for completion of the project.

ANNEXURE-I

STATE-WISE CENTRAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO ONGOING MMI PROJECTS UNDER AIBP

Total Central

Assistance Released up No. of to March-2012(Rs in Sr. No State Ongoing Projects crores) 1. ANDHRA PRADESH 19 4214.5672 2. ASSAM 4 245.8596 3. BIHAR 4 447.908 4. CHHATISGARH 5 114.8657 5. GOA 1 247.42 6. GUJARAT 1 5736.7785 7. HARYANA 0 0 8. HIMACHAL PRADESH 4 378.894 9. JAMMU & KASHMIR 8 304.9476 10. JHARKHAND 7 445.1044 11. KARNATAKA 13 5135.0584 12. KERALA 4 146.7698 13. MADHYA PRADESH 16 3848.7068 14. MAHARASHTRA 27 6729.968 15. MANIPUR 3 767.4153 16. MEGHALAYA 0 0 17. ORISSA 11 4273.833 18. PUNJAB 4 283.766 19. RAJASTHAN 3 1829.5102 20. TRIPURA 3 126.2883 21. TAMILNADU 0 0 22. UTTAR PRADESH 7 1314.7222 23. UTTRAKHAND 0 0 24. WEST BENGAL 4 355.5042

ANNEXURE-II

STATE-WISE DETAILS OF SURFACE MI SCHEMES INCLUDED AND FUNDED UNDER AIBP TILL DATE(31.08.2012)

S.No State Total Nos. of Schemes Total CLA /grant released

. included upto 31.8.2012 (Rs. in Crores) A. Special category States

1 Arunachal Pradesh 2052 312.0013 2 Assam 1376 1898.5509 3 Manipur 843 249.0895 4 Meghalaya 263 283.69150 5 Mizoram 317 258.1791 6 Nagaland 1524 366.0336 7 Sikkim 658 64.1681 8 Tripura 1221 236.5470 9 Himachal Pradesh 438 222.7265 10 Jammu & Kashmir 749 881.0625 11 Orissa (KBK) 78 153.5835 12 Uttarakhand 2519 1412.0008 B. Non-Special Category States

1 Andhra Pradesh 100 400.410 2 Chhattisgarh 274 548.3187 3 Madhya Pradesh 365 870.7471 4 Maharashtra 186 934.5087 5 Bihar 221 96.0027 6 West Bengal 57 20.676 7 Rajasthan 7 14.170 8 Karnataka 493 255.3128 9 Jharkhand 456 456.0632

WATER SUPPLY TO RAJASTHAN FROM BHAKRA DAM 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2465

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) the quantum of cusecs of water that should be given to Rajasthan from Bhakra Dam under inter-State water treaty and how much of it is actually being given to it; and (b) the details of efforts made by Government, so far, to give State''s share of water to it?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) As informed by Bhakra Beas Management Board, as per Bhakra-Nangal Agreement, 1959 subsequently modified on 20.12.1966, the share of Rajasthan from Bhakra Dam (Sutlej water) is 9.81% (6.17% via Punjab and 3.64% via Haryana). Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has further informed that the deliveries to the States are given as per the requirements projected/ decided in the Technical Committee meetings of BBMB keeping into account the reservoir level and inflows in the filling Period and projected requirements (within their share intimated by BBMB) in the depletion Period.

(b) Whenever shortage is noticed or information thereon is received from Rajasthan, BBMB requests the concerned State(s) to deliver correct/ agreed supplies.

WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR INCREASING POPULATION 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2466

SHRI PARSHOTTAM KHODABHAI RUPALA

(a) whether Government is concerned about the availability of very meager resources of drinking water, keeping in view the rising demand of industries, sharp increase in population and irregular monsoon; (b) whether the Central Government has shaped out special policy to address this matter in consultation with the State Governments; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. Water being a State subject, several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management in order to ensure sustainability of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments, which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better irrigation practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government by providing technical and financial assistance through various schemes and programmes.

(b) & (c) Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation administers through the States the centrally sponsored scheme, National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) for providing financial and technical assistance to the States to supplement their efforts to provide drinking water to the rural areas. The State Governments are vested with powers to plan, execute and implement drinking water supply schemes under NRDWP. Rural Water Supply Schemes are approved by the State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee. The National Water Policy 2002, inter alia stipulates that ‘adequate safe drinking water facilities should be provided to the entire population both in urban and in rural areas. Irrigation and multipurpose projects should invariably include a drinking water component, wherever there is no alternative source of drinking water. Drinking water needs of human beings and animals should be the first charge on any available water.’

WATER SECURITY 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2467

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) whether Strategic Foresight Group'' in a publication, "The Himalayan Challenge: Water Security in Emerging Asia, 2010" has predicted that in the next 20 years countries in the Himalayan subregion, namely India, China, Nepal and Bangladesh, will face depletion of almost 275 billion cubic meters (BCMs) of annual renewable water; (b) if so, Government''s reaction thereto; (c) whether during the last ten years, water flow in Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra, etc. has gone down; (d) whether any trend of deficit in the rainfall in the basins has been observed; and (e) the details of assessment of impact of climate change on water resources?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Strategic Foresight Group has brought out a publication titled “The Himalayan Challenge : Water Security in Emerging Asia, 2010”. As per the Executive Summary of the publication, in the next 20 years, the four countries in the Himalayan sub-region, namely India, Nepal, China and Bangladesh, will face depletion of almost 275 billion cubic meters (BCM) of annual renewable water. (b) Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management in order to ensure sustainability of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments which include creation of storages, restoration of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, integrated watershed development adoption of better irrigation practices, etc. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government through technical and financial assistance.

Government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management. One of the goals of National Water Mission is ‘increasing water use efficiency by 20%’ to avoid wastage of water.

(c) & (d) Some reduction in flow has been observed in downstream of storages on various rivers wherever water is being diverted for drinking and irrigation purposes. However, as per the data analysed by Central Water Commission (CWC), the observed data of average water availability in major rivers before 1985 and after 1985, no trend could be established regarding reduction in average water availability in the river basin. (e) The National Water Mission Document and the ‘Preliminary Consolidated Report on Effect of Climate Change on Water Resources’ (June, 2008) prepared jointly by CWC, New Delhi and National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, indicate the likely impacts of climate change on water resources in India are as follows:-

• Impact on the glaciers and the snowfields in the Himalayas; • Increased frequency of drought and flood, i.e. extreme events; • Increased water stress and Impact on water quality; • Influence on groundwater recharge due to changes in precipitation and evapo-transpiration; and • Increased saline intrusion of coastal and island aquifers due to rising sea levels;

SETTING UP OF INTEGRATED WATER DISPUTES TRIBUNAL 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2468

DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY

(a) the number of water disputes tribunal presently functioning in the country and the amount being spent by each of them during the last three years; (b) whether Government has any proposal to set up an Integrated Water Disputes Tribunal for all water disputes; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Punchhi Commission has made some recommendations on water disputes; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by Government to implement its recommendations?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The name of the present inter-State water disputes under Inter State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956 and expenditure incurred by them during the last three years is given below:

(Rupees in Lakh) Sl. No. Name of the Tribunal Financial year

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

1 Ravi & Beas Water 117.27 83.45 38.25 Tribunal

2 Cauvery Water 215.41 223.84 187.76 Disputes Tribunal

3 Krishna Water 178.44 166.77 167.00 Disputes Tribunal

4 Vansadhara Water - 59.04 256.67 Disputes Tribunal

5 Mahadayi Water - 8.45 107.54 Disputes Tribunal

(b) & (c) The proposal for setting up a standing tribunal for all Inter State River Water Disputes is at conceptual stage at present.

(d) Yes, Sir.

(e) The Punchi Commission on Centre State Relations has inter alia made following recommendation on water disputes:- (i) The Tribunal should be a multidisciplinary body presided over by a Judge.

(ii) It should follow a more participatory and conciliatory approach.

(iii) The statute should prescribe a time limit for clarificatory or supplementary orders. Appeals to the Supreme Court should be prescribed under the statute; and in the long run; and Reference to a Tribunal should be invariably linked with constitution of inter-State River Boards charged with an integrated watershed approach towards inter- State rivers.

(iv) The initiating party must indicate the efforts it has made in resolution of its grievances before a River Board.

(v) The Government of India must indicate the stand it took before the Board and in case a Board has not been constituted the reasons for not having constituted one as well as the likely timeframe in case the process is underway.

Inter-State Council has initiated action for seeking considered views of State Governments/UT Administrations and Union Ministries/Department on the recommendations of the commission.

WATER LEVEL OF BHAKRA RESERVOIR 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2469

SARDAR BALWINDER SINGH BHUNDAR

(a) whether there is an alarming drop in the water level of Bhakra reservoir; (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether this drop is going to impact the crops in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan; and (d) if so, the details of efforts to save the crops of these States by arranging water from some alternate sources?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. ( SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) As informed by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Bhakra reservoir level was about 60 feet less in June-July 2012 and 50 feet in the month of August as compared to corresponding period in the year 2011 due to deficient rainfall.

(c) Filling period of the dam is from 21st may to 20th September every year which is not yet over. Impact, if any, on the crops in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan will depend on the availability of storage after September 20th in the Reservoir.

(d) An advisory to the states has been issued on 9th July 2012 by the Ministry of Water Resources for judicious use of available water in the reservoir and for using ground water to meet situation to the extent possible.

PROBLEM OF PLUNGE POOL AT SRISAILAM DAM 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2470

SHRI DEVENDER GOUD T.

(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Ministry that, below the spillway of Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh, there is a huge 300 feet plunge pool due to forceful coming of water from crest gates; (b) whether it is a fact that scientists from the National Oceanography have done scientific study of plunge pool, etc.; (c) if so, the details thereof and the details of recommendations made by the scientists; and (d) how the Ministry is going to help the State Government in addressing this serious problem?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) Underwater inspection and videography of the plunge pool area revealed rock cut terraces, erosion, cavities, pits etc. The deepest water depth observed is 46.65 m with reference to apron level. Large numbers of rock boulders are also found accumulated at several locations. Recommendations made to carry out underwater inspection of the apron cylinders by divers at every 2 years or so to ascertain the damages if any on them depending on the overflow through spill way and anticipated quantum of damage. Conducting the Bathymetric survey comprising of echo sounder, side scan sonar and shallow seismic profiling will help to understand the topography and nature of sediment of the plunge pool.

(d) Central Water Commission provide technical assistance in addressing the problem based on data provided by the State Government.

USE OF GROUND WATER 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2471

SHRI PRABHAKAR KORE

(a) whether it is a fact that Government proposes to treat the ground water as a public property; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there is any law in place to regulate the use of ground water; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the response of Government in this regard?

(a) & (b) The Ministry of Water Resources is formulating a new National Water Policy (2012) guided by certain basic principles so that there is unified national perspective in planning, development and management of water resources including ground water resources. The draft National Water Policy Inter alia recommends as follows:

• Even when it is recognized that States have the right to frame suitable policies, laws and regulations on water; there is felt need to evolve a broad over-arching national legal framework of general principles on water to lead the way for essential legislation on water governance in every state of the Union and devolution of necessary authority to the lower tiers of government to deal with the local water situation.

• Such a framework law must recognize water not only as a scarce resource but also as a sustainer of life and ecology. Therefore, water needs to be managed as a community resource held by the State, under public trust doctrine to achieve food security, livelihood and equitable and sustainable development for all. Existing Acts, such as Indian Easements Act, 1882, Irrigation Acts, etc. may have to be modified accordingly in as much as it appears to give proprietary rights to a land owner on groundwater under his/her land.

(c) Yes Sir.

(d) Ministry of Water Resources has circulated to the States/ Union Territories the Model Bill to regulate and control the development and management of ground water to enable them to enact suitable ground water legislation. So far fourteen States/ UTs namely Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have enacted ground water legislation.

(e) In view of above, question doesn’t arise.

REPAIRING OF BREACHED EMBANKMENTS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2472

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) the number of embankments/dyke constructed, so far, in Assam, district-wise; (b) whether it is fact that most of the embankments are in a deplorable condition and need repairing and replacement; (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard; (d) whether Government has any proposal for repairing of breaches in embankments before the arrival of next wave of flood; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) The details of embankments in Assam district wise as per the information received from the State Government of Assam is enclosed in Annexure-I.

(b) & (c) Yes Sir, the details of the status of embankments as informed by Government of Assam are enclosed in Annexure-II. During Eleventh Plan period, 7.97 km of embankment were constructed and 528.00 km Raising and Strengthening were done. Considering the vulnerability and the present status, the embankment system of Assam needs to be raised and strengthened in phased manner so that the same can provide flood protection to the state for sustainable socio-economic development. For raising & strengthening to Brahmaputra embankment system DPR under nomenclature “Raising & strengthening of Brahmaputra dyke of Assam” amounting to Rs.3640.40 crores is under process. The scheme will be taken up subject to approval and subsequent sanction of fund.

(d) The Water Resources Department, Govt. of Assam has taken up repairing of breaches in embankments. The present status of breach closing works as provided by the State Government of Assam is given at Annexure-III.

(e) Does not arise.

District Wise length of embankment

Category wise Sl. Name of Name of Length Category length Remarks No. District River (in Km.) (in Km.) 1 Dibrugarh 1 Brahmaputra A 67.698 A = 256.888 2 Buridehing A 189.19 D = 33.620 3 Desam D 16.52 4 Tingrai D 10.1 5 Tripling D 7.00 Total 290.508

2 Tinsukia 1 Brahmaputra A 30.00 A = 33.70 2 Buridehing A 3.70 B = 20.95 3 Noa-Dehing B 20.95 C = 15.50 4 Dirak C 15.50 D = 3.70 5 Dholla D 3.70 Total 73.85

3 Sibsagar 1 Brahmaputra A 58.482 A = 77.33 2 Buridehing A 18.848 B = 203.267 3 Desang B 92.927 C = 8.75 4 Dikhow B 110.34 D = 79.648 5 Jhanji C 8.75 6 Namti D 10.48 7 Mitong D 34.9 8 Namdang D 2.60 9 Darika D 16.37 10 Demow D 15.298 Total 368.995

4 Jorhat 1 Brahmaputra A 207.635 A = 263.71 2 Subansiri A 56.079 C = 77.85 3 Bhogdoi C 38.970 D = 5.690 4 Jhanji C 38.880 5 Mellong D 5.690 Total 347.254

5 Golaghat 1 Brahmaputra A 64.210 A = 64.21 2 Dhansiri C 23.6 C = 23.60 3 Kakodonga D 24.43 D = 46.040 4 Ghiladhari D 21.61 Total 133.850

6 Dhemaji 1 Brahmaputra A 56.050 A = 81.94 2 Subansiri A 25.886 B = 57.730 3 Jiadhal B 14.215 C = 59.385 4 Kumatia B 43.515 5 Gainadi C 20.045 6 Moridhal C 31.240 7 Silley C 8.100 Total 199.051

7 Lakhimpur 1 Brahmaputra A 67.254 A = 174.804

Category wise Sl. Name of Name of Length Category length Remarks No. District River (in Km.) (in Km.) 2 Subansiri A 107.550 B = 103.840 3 Ranganadi B 69.610 C = 106.17 4 Dikrong B 34.230 D = 52.370 5 Korha C 18.730 6 Champara C 13.500 7 Boginadi C 6.900 8 Singra C 15.700 9 Pabha C 34.470 10 Durpang C 16.870 11 Kakoi D 9.000 12 Pichala D 6.400 13 Hatilung D 9.100 14 Gariajan D 3.200 15 Somdri D 15.070 16 Dirgha D 9.600 Total 437.184

8 Sonitpur 1 Brahmaputra A 53.330 A = 53.330 2 Jiabharali B 33.350 B = 64.850 3 Gabharu B 31.500 C = 27.56 4 Belsiri C 7.800 D = 76.190 5 Solengi C 19.758 6 Depota D 9.700 7 Bordikarai D 4.000 8 Ghiladhari D 12.000 9 Brahmajan D 25.900 10 Balijan D 18.000 Singra 11 D 6.590 Mganijan Total 221.928

9 Karbi Anglong 1 Kopilli B 24.992 B = 26.662 2 Barapani B 1.670 C = 7.50 3 Koliani C 7.500 Total 34.162

10 Nagaon 1 Brahmaputra A 95.545 A = 95.545 2 Kopilli B 53.250 B = 105.177 3 Kollong B 51.927 D = 31.325 4 Nonoi & Haria D 31.325 Total 232.047

11 Morigaon 1 Brahmaputra A 33.500 A = 33.500 2 Kopilli B 71.418 B = 141.198 3 Kollong B 57.880 4 Killing B 11.900 Total 174.698

12 Kamrup(M) 1 Brahmaputra A 3.300 A = 3.300 2 Kollong B 27.135 B = 27.135 3 Digaru C 8.330 C = 8.33

Category wise Sl. Name of Name of Length Category length Remarks No. District River (in Km.) (in Km.) Total 38.765

13 Kamrup(R) 1 Brahmaputra A 87.260 A = 87.260 2 Puthimari B 98.000 B = 98.000 3 Kalajal C = 79.355 a. Dighelighaijan C 8.000 D = 10.250 b. Molongjan C 1.000 4 Siligurijan C 1.000 5 Barnadi C 21.315 6 Baralia C 22.000 7 Noona C 21.000 8 Jaljali C 5.040 9 Kulsi D 5.200 10 Sessa(Hajo suti) D 5.050 Total 274.865

14 Dorrang 1 Brahmaputra A 35.943 A = 35.943 2 Saktola B 19.275 B = 19.275 3 Nonoi C 65.650 C = 124.420 4 Noanadi C 19.825 D = 3.500 5 Barnadi C 20.100 6 Ghagra C 18.845 7 Diggoz D 3.500 Total 183.138

15 Udalguri 1 Nonoi C 16.000 C 16.000 Total 16.000

16 Nalbari 1 Brahmaputra A 53.500 A = 147.800 2 Pagladia A 94.300 C = 47.500 3 Noona C 30.500 D = 34.110 4 Baralia C 17.100 5 Morapagladia D 17.000 6 Nadla channel D 14.700 7 Jaha Channel D 2.410 Total 229.510

17 Barpeta 1 Brahmaputra A 40.750 A = 40.75 2 Manas B 11.090 B = 30.29 3 Beki B 19.200 C = 74.867 4 Nakhanda C 6.017 D = 43.067 5 Morachoulkhowa C 21.850 6 Pahumara C 47.000 7 Bhellingi D 10.557 8 Kukarjan D 3.610 9 Kaldia D 8.400 10 Rupahi D 9.500 11 Bisannalla D 6.000 12 Helachachannel D 5.000 Total 188.974

Category wise Sl. Name of Name of Length Category length Remarks No. District River (in Km.) (in Km.) 18 Baksa 1 Pagladia A 1.20 A = 1.20 2 Puthimari B 36.00 B = 37.50 Barnadi 3 B 1.50 C = 9.00 (Puthimari) 4 Pahumara C 9.00 D = 5.00 5 Morapagladia D 5.00 Total 52.700

19 Chirang 1 Aie B 7.625 B = 22.97 2 Beki B 15.34 C = 3.14 3 Kanamakra C 3.14 Total 26.105

20 Bongaigaon 1 Manas(Aie B 5.040 B = 25.54 2 Aie B 20.5 Total 25.540

21 Kokrajhar 1 Saralbhanga B 16.665 B = 16.665 2 Gaurang D 2.91 D = 9.946 3 Champamati D 7.036 Total 26.611

22 Dhubri 1 Brahmaputra A 17.080 A = 17.08 2 Gangadhar B 14.21 B = 14.21 3 Kaloo C 9.30 C = 9.30 4 Gaurang D 1.00 D = 1.00 Total 41.590

23 Goalpara 1 Brahmaputra A 52.350 A = 52.35 2 Krishnai C 4.25 C = 5.75 3 Dudhnoi C 1.5 Total 58.100

24 Cachar 1 Borak A 233.420 A = 237.07 2 Surma A 3.65 B = 96.16 3 Madhura B 20.000 C = 9.30 4 Sonai B 50.810 D = 1.00 5 Rukni B 25.350 6 Ghagra C 22.406 7 Hareng C 12.220 8 Rangirkhari C 6.300 9 Larsing C 22.270 10 Purkhai C 3.180 11 Amjur C 46.966 12 Bali C 4.436 13 Jatinga C 1.000 14 Sutarkhal C 0.926

Category wise Sl. Name of Name of Length Category length Remarks No. District River (in Km.) (in Km.) 15 Baliabadri C 0.345 Sonacherra 16 D 21.070 Balicherra Total 474.349

25 Karimganj 1 Borak A 12.660 A = 49.33 2 Kushiyara A 36.67 B = 124.05 3 Shingla B 45.16 C = 22.42 4 Longai B 78.89 5 Kachua C 2.80 6 Deolakhal C 4.50 7 Nurulcherra C 3.80 8 Gumti C 2.50 9 Dalu C 3.60 10 Amarkhal C 1.47 11 Panchdoli C 1.80 12 Singicherra C 1.95 Total 195.800

26 Hailakandi 1 Borak A 5.000 A = 5.00 2 Katakhal B 93.05 B = 93.05 3 Dhaleswari C 16.24 C = 17.77 4 Rupacherra C 1.53 D = 12.426

5 Bogakhal D 6.015 6 Bachirkhal D 2.411 7 Pola D 4.00 Total 128.246

27 N C Hills Nil Nil Nil Nil

GRANDTOTA 4473.820

ANNEXURE II

Govt. of Assam constituted a Committee in Nov,2007 to examine the state of existing embankment system of Brahmaputra and Barak Valley with Shri P.P. Verma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Development Department as Chairman .

As per report of the above Committee ( August 2008) a total of 4459 Km embankments have been constructed by the Govt. of Assam since 1954. Out of the total of 4459 Km, 4176 km i.e. 93.50% have been constructed before 1980 and have outlived its designed life. Structurally these are becoming weak and prone to breaches. The committee felt that the entire network of embankments can be divided into 3 (three) groups viz. extremely vulnerable, vulnerable and reasonably safe. A study conducted to assess the status of vulnerability of the embankment system reveals the following:

Sl Category Length % of Total Length

No 1 Extremely Vulnerable 950 KM 21.3% 2 Vulnerable 2390 KM 53.6 % 3 Reasonably Safe 1119 KM 25 %

During Eleventh Plan period, 7.97 km embankment were constructed and 528.00 Km Raising and Strengthening were done.

STATUS OF BREACH CLOSING WORKS AS ON 22/08/2012 (As per Water Resources Department, Govt. of Assam)

Breach gap closed in the following Divisions Sl. Division District River Location Nos. of Remarks No. breach closed Brahmaputra (Laibeel to 1 Temporary breach closed. dehingmukh) at 1. Sivasagar Sivasagar Dikhow (Deoghoria Ring 1 - Mitong L/B (from 1 Permanent breach closed. Kumarjan to 2. Tezpur Sonitpur Brahmjan (Ch.11295- 2 Temporary breach closed. 11315m 3. Barpeta Barpeta Deojara At 1st & 2nd km 2 - Mora- L/B at Ch 20m 1 - chowlkhowa do- 4. Ghy. West Kamrup Baralia L/B (at 3 - (R) Chumukabazar, do- Brahmaputra (Sontoli Ring 1 -

5. N Lakhimpur Subansiri (Badati to 1 - 6. Baksa Baksa Puthimari At Habibari 1 - 7. Nalibari Nalibari Noona R/B at 1 Permanent breach closed. Nadla Drng Chnl L/B (from 1 - Kumarjan to do- Mora Pagladia L/B at 6th Km. 1 - Baralia R/B 1 Temporary breach closed 8. Mangaldoi Darrang Nonoi L/B (at Muslim 1 Permanent breah closed Total 19

Breach closing works in progress in the following Divisions

Sl. Division District River Location No. of Remarks No. breach 1. Dibrugarh Dibrugarh Brahmaputra Chowlkhowa ring at 1st 1 Temporary breach closing Km. work in progress 2. Majuli Jorhat Brahmaputra At 1st Km Sonowal 1 - th 3. Nalbari Nalbari Mora- On L/B at 9 km & on R/B 3 Permanent breach closing Pagladia at 3rd,8th km work in progress Nadla Drng R/B at ch 5th km &onL/B 3 - th th 4. Barpeta Barpeta Pahumara (At 14th & 15th Km L/B) 2 Temporary breach closing work in progress 5. Mangaldoi Darrang Nonoi L/B (at Medhipara) at 2 Permanent breach clowing Ch.17500m &at work in progress 6. Ghy. West Kamrup Baralia (at Lormagorhati pt 1) on 1 - Total 13

WATER CATCHMENT AREAS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2473

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) whether it is a fact that water catchment areas are diminishing every year; (b) whether it is also a fact that unauthorised constructions are causing hindrances in water catchment areas; and (c) if so, whether Government proposed to issue guidelines to State Governments to remove encroachments from water catchment areas of big dams and if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) No, Sir. The catchment area is the geographical area drained by a river or body of water and is generally fixed.

(b) Often unauthorized construction causes hindrance in flow of water within the catchment area.

(c) Draft National Water Policy (2012), inter alia, recommends that encroachments and diversion of water bodies (like rivers, lakes, tank, ponds, etc.) and drainage channels (irrigated area as well as urban area drainage) must not be allowed, and wherever it has taken place, it should be restored to the extent feasible and maintained properly.

DECLARATION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS AS NATIONAL PROJECTS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2474

SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) whether Government has launched a scheme to announce major irrigation projects as national projects and to provide them 90 per cent aid under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Government is making any amendments in AIBP during the Twelfth Five Year Plan; (d) if so, the details of the proposed amendments; and (e) whether Government is proposing to announce the Bargi Diversion Project of Madhya Pradesh as a national project and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 7.2.2008 approved the scheme of national projects and also approved 14 projects as national projects. In addition, recently one more project has also been included in the list of National Projects. As per the Guidelines of National Projects, the projects are eligible for 90% grant of the balance project cost (cost of work) of irrigation and drinking water components of the project. At present, the scheme of National Projects is being funded from the allocation as available under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP).

(c) & (d) The guidelines for AIBP funding are being revised from time to time in order to enhance the scope of funding as well as to allow special consideration for the regions lagging behind in development. The parri passu implementation of Command Area Development with AIBP, changes in quantum of Central Assistance (CA), simplification of the procedure for approval for the projects are among the suggested reforms in the proposals for XII Plan.

(e) Government of Madhya Pradesh has requested to include Bargi Diversion Project of Madhya Pradesh in the scheme of National Projects. The proposal has been examined. A new project is declared as national project after ascertaining its eligibility for assistance and availability of funds, clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board and on the recommendation thereupon of a high powered Steering Committee and thereafter obtaining the approval of Union cabinet.

APPROVAL OF MULTIPURPOSE PROJECTS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2475

SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) whether Government is proposing to simplify the process of according approval to comprehensive multi- purpose irrigation/power dam projects, in order to reduce the delays in their approval and to expedite the process; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the action being taken by Government to increase the percentage of irrigation in States with low percentage of irrigation; and

(d) whether Government is proposing to provide aid to States with low percentage of irrigation including Madhya Pradesh?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA) a) & (b) The Guidelines for Submission, Appraisal and Clearance of Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects were prepared by Central Water Commission (CWC) in 1989. The Planning Commission also simplified the procedure of investment clearance to the projects other than those on inter-State rivers from time to time. Subsequently the procedure of project appraisal of Irrigation, Flood Control & Multipurpose Projects for both major and medium projects, having inter-State ramification, had been revised to accommodate various subsequent changes in guidelines of the Planning Commission and the first revised Guidelines in this respect were issued in 2002 by CWC. Further, these Guidelines have been modified by CWC in 2010.

(c) & (d) The Union Government provides Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the States as per guidelines for completion of ongoing projects. As per the latest amendments to AIBP guidelines made in December 2006, the condition that an ongoing project has to be completed before inclusion of a new project under AIBP has been relaxed for projects benefitting states with lower irrigation development as compared to national average. The proposals received from Government of Madhya Pradesh are processed as per the latest Guidelines of AIBP.

RESTORATION OF PONDS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2476

SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH MAHRA

(a) whether the Ministry is aware that the ponds which were built for public utilities in most parts of the country have been filled; (b) whether a list has been prepared in this regard and if not, by when it would be prepared; (c) whether filling of ponds in villages and towns is one of the reasons for declining ground water level; (d) if so, whether any initiative has been taken by the Ministry to restore the ponds which have been filled; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Yes, Sir. Ministry is aware that the capacity of ponds is reducing. (b) Yes, Sir. The list showing details of number of water bodies in the country has been prepared based on conducting census of minor irrigation structures in villages/rural areas. (c) The reduction in storages may be one of the reasons for declining ground water level. (d) Government had approved a State Sector Scheme for Repair, Renovation & Restoration of Water Bodies with two components (i) one with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore and (ii) another with domestic support with and outlay of Rs. 1250 crore for implementation during XI Five Year Plan period. (e) Does not arise.

IRRIGATION OF LAND IN UP 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2477

SHRI VEER SINGH

(a) the details of land per hectare irrigated under Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY) in Uttar Pradesh, district-wise; (b) the allocation made during 2012-13 for the purpose; and (c) the details of land proposed to be irrigated under the said Yojana during the Twelfth Five Year Plan in the State, district-wise?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Irrigation Potential of 2201.22 thousand hectares has been created under Bharat Nirman Yojana in Uttar Pradesh. District-wise information is being collected from the State Government of UP. (b) The Planning Commission has agreed for Rs.1700 crore as AIBP & CAD grant ceiling for the year 2012-13 against the proposed outlay of Rs.5035.02 crore submitted by the Government of UP for the irrigation sector. (c) As furnished by the Government of UP to Planning Commission under the Yojana 3380.18 thousand hectares of Irrigation Potential has been targeted during 12th Plan. District-wise information is being collected from the State Government of UP.

OBJECTIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS UNDER AIBP 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2478

SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN

(a) whether many States have raised the objections on implementation of irrigation projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Government has taken note of the objections and has started amending the same; and (d) if so, whether Government is taking any steps regarding allocation of funds etc. to the States for the modernisation of canals?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) No Sir. However, performance of the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is reviewed by the Ministry of Water Resources from time to time with the respective State Governments in order to achieve further improvement in its implementation. Shortcomings in the implementation of AIBP are generally addressed during monitoring visits by Central Water Commission (CWC) field offices. Various bottle necks which affect the implementation of AIBP are brought to the notice of implementing agencies and others concerned. State Governments are supposed to submit action taken report resolving bottle necks reported by CWC.

(d) Government of India provides Central Assistance(CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments for Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) Irrigation Projects including modernization of existing irrigation canal system on the request of the State Government and as per the eligibility criteria given in the AIBP Guidelines.

USE OF RAIN WATER 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2479

SHRI PERVEZ HASHMI

(a) whether it is a fact that every year most of the water received through rainfall during the monsoon season gradually flows unutilized into the seas; (b) whether any scheme for collecting rain water has been proposed by Government/Ministry so that this water could be used for meeting the requirements of water to the extent possible; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) the number of such States in the country where rain water is being put to use i.e. bunds/dams (collection) have been built for storing this water along with the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) Due to seasonal, geographical and annual variation in availability of water as well as lack of adequate storage, substantial quantity of water, especially during monsoon season, remains unused and flows into sea. As per present assessment, the average annual water availability in the country is 1869 BCM. Further, it has been estimated in the year 2009 by Central Water Commission (CWC) that about 450 BCM of surface water and by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) that about 243 BCM of ground water are being utilized for various purposes. The rest of the water could be considered to be flowing down to sea. (b) & (c) Ministry of Water Resources supplements the effects of State Governments to promote utilization of rainwater through various schemes / programmes, such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programmes (AIBP); Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD & WM); Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies and Artificial Recharge to Ground Water etc. (d) State Governments facilitate construction of dams, check dams, farm ponds, etc. to store rainwater for various uses. As per available information, storage capacity of about 253 billion cubic meters (BCM) has been created in the country so far. The State wise details of storage created is given in Annex.

Annex

(Annexure referred in reply to Unstarred Question No. +2479 to be answered on 03.09.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding Use of Rain Water)

Live storage capacity

Total Live Storage Capacity (BCM) Sl. No. STATE/U.T. 29. ANDAMAN & NICOBAR 0.019 30. ARUNACHAL PRADESH 0.000006 31. ANDHRA PRADESH 28.716 32. ASSAM 0.012 33. BIHAR 2.613 34. CHHATTISGARH 6.736 35. GOA 0.290 36. GUJARAT 18.359 37. HIMACHAL PRADESH 13.792 38. JAMMU AND KASHMIR 0.029 39. JHARKHAND 2.436 40. KARNATAKA 31.896 41. KERALA 9.768 42. MAHARASHTRA 37.358 43. MADHYA PRADESH 33.075

44. MANIPUR 0.407 45. MEGHALAYA 0.479 46. NAGALAND 1.220 47. ORISSA 23.934 48. PUNJAB 2.402 49. RAJASTHAN 9.708 50. SIKKIM 0.007 51. TAMIL NADU 7.859 52. TRIPURA 0.312 53. UTTARAKHAND 5.670 54. UTTAR PRADESH 14.263 55. WEST BENGAL 2.027 56. MIZORAM 0.000 Total 253.388

FLOW OF RIVERS 3rd September, 2012

RSQ 2480

SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) whether there has been a huge decrease in flow and quantity of water in the major rivers of the country including the Ganga river; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the main reasons for the decrease; and (d) the details of action plan being formulated by Government for solving this serious problem?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS. (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (c) Some reduction in flow has been observed in downstream of storages on various rivers wherever water is being diverted for drinking and irrigation purposes. However, as per the data analysed by Central Water Commission (CWC), the observed data of average water availability in major rivers before 1985 and after 1985, no trend could be established regarding reduction in average water availability in the river basin. (d) With a view to augmenting the water resources for utilization for various purposes, several measures are undertaken by respective State Governments which, inter-alia, include conservation of water resources through reservoir, traditional water bodies, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge to ground water. Central Government provides technical and financial assistance to the State Governments in this regard through various schemes and programmes.

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA 26th November, 2012

RSQ *50

SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) the number of spillover irrigation projects of Maharashtra approved and fully or partly funded by the Central Government along with the details of their initial costs and present cost overrun, Five Year Plan-wise;

(b) the reasons for non-completion of each of these irrigation projects of the State; and

(c) the remedial measures Government proposes to take to ensure that these irrigation projects of the State are completed within a time-frame?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.50 REGARDING IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA DUE FOR REPLY ON 26.11.2012.

(a) 64 No. of Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects of Maharashtra have been provided Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) of Government of India. Presently, 28 projects of Maharashtra are under AIBP, and their latest estimated cost, cost overrun is at Annexure-I.

(b) Out of the above 28 ongoing projects, 18 projects are delayed. The reasons for non-completion/delay for the projects of Maharashtra are at Annexure-II. The delay is mainly due to Non Acquisition of Land required for construction of the project.

(c) Irrigation being a state subject, the irrigation projects are planned, executed and maintained by State Governments from their own resources and as per their priorities. The Union Government provides CA under AIBP to the States as per guidelines for completion of ongoing projects. Review meetings are held by Central Water Commission (CWC) /Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) with the State Governments to review the physical and financial progress of the projects funded under AIBP. The Monitoring of projects is also conducted by the field offices of CWC to assess the physical and financial progress of the projects and suggestions are given to the State Governments to expedite the completion of the projects. The proposals/suggestions of State Governments are also considered to review the AIBP programme from time to time. The inter-departmental matters such as construction of railway crossings, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) crossings etc are expedited by persuasion. The web based Financial Reporting and Monitoring is proposed in the XII Plan.

ANNEXURE-I

DETAILS OF THE PROJECTS OF MAHARASHTRA UNDER AIBP ALONGWITH THEIR LATEST ESTIMATED COST AND COST OVERRUN (Rs. in crore)

Estimated Cost of AIBP Latest Sr. Year of Component at Estimated % Cost No. State/Project Name Inclusion in the time of Cost of AIBP over run AIBP inclusion Components Maharashtra 1 Gosikhurd 1996-97 461.19 7111.518 1441.993 2 Waghur 1996-97 12.28 1155.28 9307.818 3 Upper Manar 2002-03 26.180 338.242 1191.986 4 Upper Penganga 2004-05 105.950 1511.82 1326.918 5 Lower Dudhna 2005-06 311.970 811.84 160.2302 6 Warna 2005-06 375.000 585 56 7 Punad 2006-07 73.700 161.42 119.0231 8 Lower Wardha 2006-07 323.290 907.096 180.5828 9 Khadakpurna 2006-07 345.390 693.37 100.7499 10 Dongargaon Tank 2005-06 11.180 31.29 179.8748 11 Gul 2005-06 31.610 56.07 77.38058 12 Bembla 2007-08 627.860 1197.83 90.77979

13 Uttermand 2007-08 32.970 32.97 0 14 Sangola Branch Canal 2007-08 183.240 183.24 0 15 Tarali 2007-08 363.270 481.66 32.59008 16 Dhom Balakwadi 2007-08 307.960 451.93 46.74958 17 Morna (Gureghar) 2007-08 68.900 68.9 0 18 Arjuna 2007-08 119.450 259.769 117.4709 19 Lower Pedhi 2008-09 255.970 255.97 0 20 Upper Kundalika 2008-09 45.740 163.735 257.969 21 Wang Project 2008-09 74.660 74.66 0 22 Lower Panzara 2009-10 132.440 132.44 0 23 Aruna 2009-10 210.450 210.45 0 24 Krishna Koyana Lift 2009-10 973.620 973.62 0 25 Naradave 2009-10 211.450 211.46 0.004729 26 Gadnadi 2009-10 139.810 395.17 182.6479 27 Kudali 2009-10 77.000 77 0 Nandur Madhmeshwar 195.410 28 Ph-II 2009-10 195.41 0

In addition, the following two projects are inter-state projects

Bawanthadi* 113.390 2004-05 678.81 498.6507 Tillari (Maharashtra 245.560

Portion)** 2005-06 409.922 66.93354

* Bawanthadi Inter-State Project with Madhya Pradesh, ** Tillari Inter-State Project with Goa

Annexure- II

Reasons for non-completion/delay for the ongoing projects of Maharashtra

Year of Sr. No. State/Project Name Inclusion in REASONS OF DELAY AIBP State Government is yet to acquire the land for 1. Gosikhurd 1996-97 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 2. Waghur( Works) 1996-97 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 3. Upper Manar(W) 2002-03 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 4. Upper Penganga 2004-05 balance works of the project, agitation of Project Affected Persons(PAP) & delay in construction of railway / State Highway crossings. State Government is yet to acquire the land for 5. Lower Dudhna (W) 2005-06 balance works of the project & agitation of PAP

6. Warna 2005-06 Non release of funds by State Government in time and non-submssion of proposal for release of funds in time State Government is yet to acquire the land for 7. Punad 2006-07 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 8. Lower Wardha (W) 2006-07 balance works of the project

State Government is yet to acquire the land for 9. Khadakpurna (W) 2006-07 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 10. Dongargaon Tank 2005-06 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 11. Gul 2005-06 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 12. Bembla 2007-08 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 13. Uttermand 2007-08 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 14. Sangola Branch Canal 2007-08 balance works of the project State Government is yet to acquire the land for 15. Tarali 2007-08 balance works of the project

16. Dhom Balakwadi 2007-08 Non release of funds by State Government in time and non-submssion of proposal for release of funds in time

17. Morna (Gureghar) 2007-08 Non release of funds by State Government in time and non-submssion of proposal for release of funds in time State Government is yet to acquire the land for 18. Arjuna 2007-08 balance works of the project In addition, the following two projects are inter-state projects For want of forest land from the States of Bawanthadi* 2004-05 Maharashtra & M.P State Government is yet to acquire the land for balance works of the project, delay in Tillari (Maharashtra 2005-06 construction of canal net work, shortage of Portion)(W)** construction materials non closure of canal due to supply of drinking water and for irrrigation to Goa population.

* Bawanthadi Inter-State Project with Madhya Pradesh, ** Tillari Inter-State Project with Goa

PROTECTION OF OLD DAMS 26th November, 2012

RSQ *56

SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) the number of dams in the country which are more than hundred years old; (b) the steps taken by Government for protection of these old dams; (c) the funds allocated and spent for this purpose during the last three years, State-wise; (d) whether State Governments have sent any proposal in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. * 56 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.11.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING PROTECTION OF OLD DAMS

(a) Based on the information as compiled in National Register of Large Dams (NRLD) on the basis of information furnished by the State Governments / Dam Owners, there are 143 Large Dams which are more than 100 years old (with year of completion in 1911 or earlier).

(b) The responsibility of protection of the dams rests with dam owners, which are mostly the State Governments. Further Central Government has introduced "Dam Safety Bill” in August, 2010 in Parliament.

(c) ,(d) & (e) The repair and maintenance of dams comes under the purview of the concerned project authorities / State Governments and they carry out such works from their own resources. During Dam Safety Assurance and Rehabilitation Project (DSARP) taken up by Government of India, during 1991-99, proposals were received from some states for rehabilitation of old dams. A total of 4 dams, that were more than 100 year old were taken up for rehabilitation as part of DSARP as per the details below:

S No. Name of Dam Year of Completion State 1. Bhanjanagar 1894 Orissa 2. Soroda 1896 Orissa 3. Periyar 1897 Tamil Nadu 4. Pechiparai 1906 Tamil Nadu

Presently, the Government of India has taken up Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project, (DRIP) for which proposals have been received from some states for rehabilitation of old dams. A total of 4 dams, that are more than 100 year old have been included in DRIP as per the details below: details below: S No. Name of Dam Year of Completion State 1. Birpur 1908 Madhya Pradesh 2. Kamera 1910 Madhya Pradesh 3. Donger bodi 1911 Madhya Pradesh 4. Pechiparai 1906 Tamil Nadu

PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSIONS IN THE SCHEME OF NATIONAL PROJECTS 26th November, 2012

RSQ *60

SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR

(a) whether Karnataka has submitted proposals of irrigation projects for inclusion in the Scheme of National Projects;

(b) if so, the details thereof, project- wise; and

(c) what is the present status of each of the projects submitted by the State?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) No proposal for inclusion of an irrigation project in the scheme of National Projects has been received from Government of Karnataka. However, Government of India has been providing Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the States for approved and eligible projects and CA for 16 Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects of Karnataka has been provided by Govt. of India under AIBP.

DEPLETION OF GROUND WATER LEVEL 26th November, 2012

RSQ 454

DR. JANARDHAN WAGHMARE SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) what are the measures undertaken to remedy the situation of significant rates of non- renewable depletion of groundwater level over large areas as indicated by NASA''s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Satellites;

(b) whether there is any Centrally sponsored scheme towards promoting local irrigation projects;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Studies carried out by various agencies including the Central Ground Water Board indicate significant decline in ground water level across the country. For improving the ground water levels, remedial measures are undertaken by the State Governments. Ministry of Water Resources also promotes rain water harvesting and artificial recharge to ground water through implementation of pilot/demonstrative projects on water harvesting and artificial recharge and implementation of Farmers’ Participatory Action Research Programme with a view to improving the water use efficiency in agriculture sector. Besides, Central Ground Water Authority issues advisories to various Central and State Government authorities for adoption of rain water harvesting and artificial recharge measures in all the government buildings, group housing societies, National Highways, State Highways, airports and industries.

(b) No such Centrally sponsored Scheme exists. The irrigation projects including Minor Irrigation (MI) projects are undertaken by the respective State Governments as per their own priorities. However, with a view to encourage the completion of ongoing projects and help States in creation of irrigation potential, Government of India provides financial assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) which is a State Sector Scheme.

(c) State-wise details of Minor Irrigation schemes included, part-funded under AIBP, completed and potential created are given in the Annexure.

(d) In view of replies to parts (a), (b) and (c), question does not arise. Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Q. No. 454 to be answered on 26.11.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding “Depletion in ground water level”

DETAILS OF MINOR IRRIGATION SCHEMES UNDER AIBP SINCE INCEPTION UPTO 19.11.2012

S.No Sta Total Nos. Estimated Potential Nos. of Potential Total CLA . te of Cost Planned schemes Created /grant released upto Schemes (Rs. in ( '000 ha) completed ('000 ha) 19.11.2012 (Rs. in included crores) upto upto Crores) 31.10.2012 31.10.2012 A. Special category State s 1 Arunachal Pradesh 2052 435.49390 72.3490 1960 64.6140 312.0013 2 Assam 1376 4244.39019 474.23390 546 192.2780 1898.5509 3 Manipur 843 303.4305 43.652 828 42.0140 249.0895 4 Meghalaya 263 380.11244 43.4309 169 35.44744 283.69150 5 Mizoram 317 311.9010 30.042 317 30.0420 258.1791

6 Nagaland 1524 483.96195 65.463 1404 59.1340 366.0336 7 Sikkim 658 80.0345 14.9131 437 6.5582 64.1681 8 Tripura 1221 338.7192 59.2408 1169 46.2340 236.5470 9 Himachal Pradesh 428 347.6185 77.1010 260 55.91300 222.7265 10 Jammu & Kashmir 749 1574.0349 243.9970 478 161.9564 881.0625 11 Orissa (KBK) 78 209.8922 26.375 43 17.1447 153.5835 12 Uttarakhand 2519 1866.05600 222.30388 2032 180.074070 1412.0008 A Total 12028 10575.6453 1373.1015 9643 891.4097 6337.6343 B. Non-Special Category States 1 Andhra Pradesh 100 692.2268 55.5558 43 10.3760 400.410 2 Chhattisgarh 274 892.4627 93.6690 144 35.8030 548.3187 3 Madhya Pradesh 365 1529.254 129.83 217 56.2280 1128.3471 4 Maharashtra 186 1227.3130 121.5340 100 52.4870 934.5087 5 Bihar 221 340.6732 84.631 60 23.4660 96.0027 6 West Bengal 57 23.873 5.12640 56 5.0420 20.676 7 Rajasthan 7 39.722 4.411 1 0.448 14.170 8 Karnataka 493 628.6061 51.0681 229 19.5600 255.3128 9 Jharkhand 456 640.3277 78.7400 141 26.0000 456.0632 B Total 2159 6014.4585 624.56533 991 229.4100 3853.8093 Grand Total 14187 16590.1038 1997.6669 10634 1120.8197 10191.4436

ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFIT PROGRAMME 26th November, 2012

RSQ 455

DR.(SMT.) NAJMA A. HEPTULLA

(a) the planned allocation for Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) for previous plan and the details of fund utilized, state-wise;

(b) the criterion of selecting an irrigation project under AIBP;

(c) the number of irrigation projects have been taken under AIBP;

(d) whether it is a fact that work on some projects has not been started so far; and

(e) if so, the reasons therefor and by when these pending projects are likely to start?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The allocation for Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during XI Plan was Rs.39850 crore, out of which Central Assistance (CA) of Rs.32610.6276 crore has been released to the States as per the details at Annexure-I.

(b) The Irrigation projects are selected for inclusion in AIBP according to the AIBP guidelines in force from time to time. The salient norms of modified guidelines of AIBP effective from December, 2006 are at Annexure-II.

(c) Total 293 major and medium irrigation projects and 13223 Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) projects have been included in the AIBP since 1996-97 to 31.3.2012.

(d) No Sir.

(e) Question does not arise.

ANNEXURE-I

CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER THE AIBP DURING XI PLAN PERIOD (2007-08 to 2011-12)

(Rs in crore)

Sl. S No. t 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 a t e GRANT 1 Andhra Pradesh 987.7692 855.1800 1300.7280 22.7920 397.8810 2 Arunachal 47.1800 33.9580 30.7800 48.6346 33.7880 Pradesh 3 Assam 77.3380 405.9540 589.9760 406.4030 424.7100 4 Bihar 62.2400 109.7029 77.9130 55.7535 15.5300 5 Chhattisgarh 96.9640 193.0402 60.8853 174.8106 201.4660 6 Goa 32.4800 39.2300 20.2500 20.0000 20.2500 7 Gujarat 585.7200 258.6100 6.0797 361.4200 0.0000 8 Haryana 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 9 Himachal 114.0500 119.3178 90.6797 43.5213 129.7050 Pradesh 10 Jammu & 199.2251 393.0661 171.7276 156.0341 225.1180 Kashmir 11 Jharkhand 9.2244 3.7200 0.0000 242.8874 559.9560 12 Karnataka 349.9000 442.4190 823.8280 567.7593 511.4040 13 Kerala 0.0000 0.9045 3.8120 10.0172 0.0000 14 Madhya Pradesh 500.3450 473.7824 758.7458 658.6918 473.4640 15 Maharashtra 972.2500 2257.8318 1395.3946 2069.0559 1199.8920 16 Manipur 103.9870 221.6733 42.5403 249.9965 44.5500 17 Meghalaya 1.1600 24.8009 22.5018 110.1947 81.3002 18 Mizoram 34.3434 50.7176 36.4500 51.0923 42.1100 19 Nagaland 40.5100 48.5979 57.2860 70.0000 72.6470 20 Orissa 624.3590 724.4387 871.5717 591.6811 614.9420 21 Punjab 13.5000 9.5400 22.0500 140.4760 43.6300 22 Rajasthan 156.5300 178.6200 157.5770 41.9200 3.3750 23 Sikkim 3.2400 0.0000 2.6049 14.3639 33.7144 24 Tripura 8.1000 43.1750 36.2088 47.9999 34.8751 25 Tamil Nadu 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 26 Uttar Pradesh 150.6900 315.4732 238.0820 432.5382 279.8440 27 Uttarakhand 265.6500 371.6580 127.0063 160.0600 232.7513 28 West Bengal 8.9500 22.8100 0.9144 89.1000 107.0020 T 5445.7051 7598.2213 6945.5929 6837.2033 5783.9050 ot al

SALIENT NORMS OF MODIFIED GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME EFFECTIVE FROM DECEMBER 2006

1. Major, medium and Extension, Renovation & Modernization (ERM) irrigation projects (a) having investment clearance of Planning Commission (b) are in advanced stage of construction and can be completed in the next four financial year (c) are not receiving any other form of financial assistance can be considered for inclusion in the programme. Components of the projects not receiving any other form of financial assistance can also be considered for inclusion in the programme. The eligibility criteria as per prevailing guidelines for selection of ERM project will continue. New project could be included in programme only on completion of an ongoing project under AIBP on one to one basis EXCEPT FOR projects benefiting (a) drought-prone areas; (b) tribal areas; (c) states with lower irrigation development as compared to national average; and (d) districts identified under the PM’s package for agrarian distress districts.

2. Surface minor irrigation (MI) schemes (both new as well as ongoing) of states of North- East, Hilly states (Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttaranchal) and drought prone KBK districts of Orissa which are approved by State TAC / State Planning Department will be eligible for assistance under the programme provided that (i) individual schemes are benefiting irrigation potential of at least 20 ha. and group of schemes (within a radius of 5 km) benefiting total ultimate irrigation potential of at least 50 ha. (ii) proposed MI schemes have benefit cost ratio of more than 1 and (iii) the development cost of these schemes per ha. is less than Rs.1.00 lakh*.

For Non-special category states**, only those minor irrigation schemes with potential more than 50 hectare which serve tribal areas and drought prone areas could be included under AIBP. The schemes to be taken up will be decided in consultation with Planning Commission.

*Since October,2007, the funding eligibility has been raised to Rs. 1.50 Lakh * *The Special Category States covers the North Eastern States, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttaranchal. The projects in the undivided Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Orissa will also be treated at par with Special Category States.

All other states not covered in special category shall be Non-Special Category States

3. As per Dec 2005 AIBP Guidelines, the guidelines for inclusion of ERM projects are as follows:

ERM projects can be included subject to following conditions:

I. Can be permitted in States which have no major or medium projects to pose under AIBP and have thus not been availing AIBP. II. Can be permitted: (i) in States which have agreed to reform in water sector i.e. step up water rates to enable meeting full O&M cost over 5 years. OR (ii) in States which have enacted Participatory Irrigation Management legislation. OR (iii) for ERM projects where new potential is also envisaged with water saved and not merely restoration of lost potential.

To ensure that funds do not flow only to ERM projects, not more than 10% of aggregate annual allocation under AIBP will be for ERM and 90% will thus be for completion of major and medium projects.

4. The central assistance will be in the form of central grant which will be 90% of project cost in case of special category States, projects benefiting drought prone area, tribal area and flood prone area and 25% of project cost in case of Non-special category States. The balance cost of the project as the state’s share is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources.

PREVENTION OF WASTAGE OF WATER 26th November, 2012

RSQ 456

SHRI N.K. SINGH DR JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

(a) the details of the quantity of wastage of water owing to the condition of irrigation canals in the major irrigation projects;

(b) whether measures are undertaken towards upgradation and repair of the canal system to prevent large scale wastage of water; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The canals are designed taking into account some wastage of water. The wastage of water allowed varies from type of design and soil conditions. It also depends on maintenance and proper upkeep of canals by project authorities . Due to poor maintenance of canals, the conveyance loss increases. (b) & (c) The operation and regulation of quantity of water in canals, branch canals, distributaries, etc. are carried out by the project authorities under the respective State Governments. Government of India provides financial assistance under AIBP for Extension, Renovation & Modernization (ERM) projects to the Sates Governments on their request which help in proper distribution of water through canal network . Further , it is proposed to improve the water use efficiency by 20%under National Water Mission.

HIGH POWER COMMITTEE ON INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 26th November, 2012

RSQ 457

SHRI C.M. RAMESH

(a) whether a High Power Committee has been constituted for planning and implementation of inter-linking of rivers by Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) The High Power Committee to be set up for interlinking of rivers as per the direction of the Supreme Court is yet to be constituted. The nomination from the States involved in the Inter-linking of rivers have been called for as per the direction of the Supreme Court.

SUPPLY OF CLEAN DRINKING WATER 26th November, 2012

RSQ 458

DR. PRABHA THAKUR

(a) whether clean drinking water is a necessity of human life; (b) whether lakhs of people and children die untimely after falling ill by taking contaminated water in absence of clean drinking water; and (c) if so, the details of the plan prepared by Government to save the people from this severe problem who are incapable of purchasing mineral water or equipment like RO or Acquaguard?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c) For improving water quality, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has earmarked 20% of the allocated funds under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). Further, it is indicated that the States may utilize upto 67% of funds released under NRDWP for improving water quality of ground and surface water.

Ministry of Urban Development is supplementing the efforts of State Governments/Urban Local Bodies in providing water supply in Urban areas/Metropolitan cities under the schemes/ programme of Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, North Eastern Region Urban Development Programme, Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources and Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme in Satellite Towns.

STAY ORDER AGAINST THE CONSTRUCTION OF KISHANGANGA DAM 26th November, 2012

RSQ 459

SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL

(a) whether it is a fact that the International Court of Arbitration has issued a stay order against the construction of the Kishanganga dam;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) the details of the response and the steps taken by Government for this development;

(d) whether this construction is in violation of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty signed by India and Pakistan;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether an environmental impact assessment was carried out by Government before the start of the project; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) In its order of 23rd September 2011 a Court of Arbitration has ruled, pending the rendering of its award and without going into the merits of the case, that it is open to India to continue with all works relating to the project, except for the construction of any permanent works on or above the Kishenganga riverbed at the dam site that may inhibit the restoration of the full flow of that river to its natural channel.

(c) The order is being complied with.

(d) & (e) The construction is in full compliance of the Treaty.

(f) & (g) NHPC Ltd. had an environmental impact assessment study of the project carried out in 2002 through The Centre for Inter-disciplinary Studies of Mountain & Hill Environment (CISMHE), University of Delhi.

IMPLEMENTATION OF JUDGEMENT AND DIRECTION IN INTER LINKING RIVERS 26th November, 2012

RSQ 460

SHRI M.P. ACHUTHAN SHRI D. RAJA

(a) whether it is a fact that the Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition filed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) seeking review of the inter linking rivers (ILR) judgement; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and what is the stand of Government regarding the implementation of the judgement and direction to the Central Government to set up a special committee to carry out the implementation?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has not filed any petition seeking review of the interlinking of Rivers (ILR) judgement.

(b) The High Powered Committee for implementation is yet to be constituted by the Central Government, as nominations are yet to be received from the State Governments.

DEPLETION IN GROUND WATER LEVELS 26th November, 2012

RSQ 461

SMT T. RATNA BAI SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN

(a) whether the country''s first aquifer atlas points to a sharp depletion in ground water levels in several parts of Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the present position thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The first aquifer atlas “The Aquifer Systems of India”, has a map on “Categorization of Ground Water Assessment Units” which indicates over exploitation of ground water in several parts of Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. (b) The State-wise details of categorization of ground water assessment units as over-exploited, critical and semi- critical is given in Annexure. This categorization has been done by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in association with respective State Governments, which is based on the stage of ground water development and water

level trends. Sharp depletion in the ground water levels is mainly due to excessive withdrawals of ground water to meet the increasing demand of water for agriculture, industrial and drinking purposes and also rapid urbanization resulting in lower recharge. (c) The present position of depletion of ground water levels in different States/Union Territories is as per assessment of the ground water resources carried out by the Central Ground Water Board in association with the State Governments during 2009 as the base year.

ANNEXURE Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Q. No. 461 to be answered on 26.11.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding “Depletion in ground water levels”

CATEGORIZATION OF GROUND WATER ASSESSMENT UNITS IN INDIA (As on 2009)

Sl. States / Union Total No. of Over-exploited Critical Semi-critical No. Territories Assessed Units Nos. % Nos. % Nos. % States 1 Andhra Pradesh 1108 84 8 26 2 93 8 Arunachal 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pradesh 3 Assam 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Bihar 533 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 Chhattisgarh 146 0 0 0 0 14 10 6 Delhi 27 20 74 0 0 5 19 7 Goa 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Gujarat 223 27 12 6 3 20 9 9 Haryana 116 68 59 21 18 9 8 10 Himachal Pradesh 8 1 13 1 13 0 0 Jammu & 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Kashmir 12 Jharkhand 208 4 2 2 1 2 1 13 Karnataka 270 71 26 11 4 34 13 14 Kerala 152 1 1 3 2 22 14 15 Madhya Pradesh 313 24 8 4 1 61 19 16 Maharashtra 353 9 3 1 0 19 5 17 Manipur 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Meghalaya 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Mizoram 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Nagaland 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 Orissa 314 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Punjab 138 110 80 3 2 2 1 23 Rajasthan 239 166 69 25 10 16 7 24 Sikkim 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Tamil Nadu 386 139 36 33 9 67 17 26 Tripura 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Uttar Pradesh 820 76 9 32 4 107 13 28 Uttarakhand 17 0 0 1 6 5 29 29 West Bengal 269 0 0 0 0 38 14 Total States 5792 800 14 169 3 518 9 Union Territories Andaman & 33 0 0 0 1 Nicobar 0 0 0 2 Chandigarh 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Dadra & Nagar 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Haveli 4 Daman & Diu 2 1 50 0 0 1 50 5 Lakshdweep 9 0 0 0 0 4 44 6 Pondicherry 4 1 25 0 0 0 0 Total UTs 50 2 4 0 0 5 10 Grand Total 5842 802 14 169 3 523 9

CRITERIA FOR CATEGORIZATI ON Over-Exploited : Stage of Ground water development - >100%, Significant decline in long term water level trend in either pre-monsoon or post-monsoon period or both; Critical : Stage of Ground Water Development - >90% and <=100%, Significant decline in long term water level trend in both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon period; Semi-Critical : Stage of Ground Water Development - > 70% and <=100%, Significant decline in long term water level trend in either pre-monsoon or post-monsoon period

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MADHYA PRADESH 26th November, 2012

RSQ 462

SHRI PRABHAT JHA

(a) the details of irrigation projects being run by the Central Government in Madhya Pradesh;

(b) the details of the amount demanded by State Government and the amount allocated and issued thereof by the Central Government during the last five years;

(c) whether any proposal/demand of Madhya Pradesh Government related to irrigation projects is pending with the Central Government;

(d) if so, by when a decision is likely to be taken on the concerned proposal; and

(e) the action plan for betterment of irrigation system in Madhya Pradesh and whether advise of State Government is being taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) No irrigation projects are being run by the Central Government in Madhya Pradesh.

(b) The Union Government provides Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the approved projects satisfying AIBP Guidelines to States on demand. The details of CA demanded by State Government and the CA released during the last five years to Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects of Madhya Pradesh is at Annexure-I.

(c) & (d) No proposal of MMI projects for release of CA during 2012-13 is under consideration in this Ministry. (e) Irrigation being a State Subject, the irrigation projects are planned, executed and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their resources and priorities. However, Govt. of India provides CA to the States under AIBP on the request of the State Government as per the eligibility.

Annexure - I

Details of CA demanded by State Government and the CA released during the last five years (2007-08 TO 2011-12) to Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects of Madhya Pradesh

(Rs. In Crore)

Sr. No State/Project Name Grant demanded by State Grant released 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

MADHYA PRADESH 1. Indira Sagar Unit I 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Indira Sagar Unit II 95.710 226.540 62.770 94.770 0.000 42.640 95.469 2 Bansagar Unit-I 40.725 33.890 completed during 2010-11 13.240 0.000 7.367 0.000 Bansagar Unit-II 222.714 151.695 78.680 60.020 403.690 56.600 26.860 59.610 54.016 40.520 3. Sindh Phase II 31.977 411.200 25.000 25.510 24.500 6.310 45.847 6.975 22.955 19.010 4. Mahi 48.789 27.000 43.610 61.100 45.750 49.470 37.186 0.000 87.625 39.393 5. Bariarpur LBC 15.410 8.370 12.040 7.530 6.570 0.000 6. Bawanthadi 11.140 12.500 15.260 20.560 10.830 5.281 0.000 20.615 6.053 7. Mahan 5.000 9.000 26.000 93.600 6.640 2.700 0.000 0.000 8. Omkareshwar Ph - I 77.080 48.540 63.130 58.500 49.590 26.780 11.560 10.920 0.000 12.398 9. Bargi Diversion Ph - I 47.130 7.500 12.250 0.000 6.750 10.317 0.000 Bargi Diversion Ph -I I 12.360 11.250 10.040 25.950 10.130 11.070 0.000 Bargi Diversion Ph -I I 10.000 12.300 41.230 19.787 23.630 11.070 21.294 0.000 I 10. Pench Div-I 12.540 46.020 22.500 3.300 3.360 9.718 0.000 Omkareshwar, Ph.-II 99.000 72.000 76.500 60.000 16.110 49.600 0.000 0.000 46.143 Omkareshwar, Ph.-III 44.550 133.190 96.606 88.900 117.000 16.040 24.060 41.986 0.000 Indira Sagar Canal Ph. 68.031 54.230 65.020 76.500 90.000 24.490 61.770 0.000 0.000 III 11. Upper Beda 15.930 28.890 25.770 27.950 32.200 14.340 49.198 24.810 12. Punasa lift 150.000 116.700 40.500 48.600 227.637 105.030 13. Lower Goi 36.207 67.500 75.600 61.326 32.586 60.102 22.810 55.185 Indira Sagar Unit IV 21.870 32.400 18.000 86.270 19.683 12.600 16.200 Bargi Diversion Ph-IV 10.250 22.440 20.500 7.369 0.000 14. Jobat 8.030 18.000 30.330 6.660 15. Sagar(Sagad) 10.710 17.380 21.750 14.751 16. Singhpur 14.630 17.500 15.750 17. Sanjay Sagar (Bah) 13.000 10.125 19.160 12.975 Total 759.086 1389.442 941.446 808.202 1213.726 386.200 418.913 585.373 456.189 262.177 Details of CA demanded by State Government and the CA released during the last five years (2007-08 TO 2011-12) to Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) projects of Madhya Pradesh (Rs. In Crore) (Rs. In Crore)

Sr. No State/Project Name Grant demanded by State Grant released 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

1 Madhya Pradesh 142.5833 57.5104 192.636 225.0026 234.7644 128.325 51.7594 173.3724 202.5023 211.288

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MADHYA PRADESH 26th November, 2012

RSQ 463

SHRI PRABHAT JHA

(a) whether it is a fact that most of the irrigation projects being run by the Central Government in the State of Maharashtra are not getting completed in prescribed period and cost on these projects in certain cases have gone up by more than 150 per cent;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any case related to irregularities in irrigation projects have come into light before Government;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether action has been initiated for investigating the irregularities;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) No irrigation projects are being run by the Central Government in Maharashtra. However, Government of India has been providing Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the States for approved and eligible projects and there are 28 ongoing Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects of Maharashtra under AIBP presently. Out of the above 28 ongoing projects, the cost of AIBP components of 10 ongoing projects in Maharashtra have escalated more than 150%.

(c) to (g) Yes Sir. Some complaints were received from Public Representatives of Maharashtra State regarding irregularities in irrigation projects of that State. The Government of Maharashtra was requested by Central Water Commission (CWC)/Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) to investigate the irregularities and take remedial measures. The State Govt. of Maharashtra got the special audit done by Accountant General, Maharashtra for Gosikhurd Project and appointed committees for technical and administrative aspects. Based on the recommendations of these Committees remedial measures/disciplinary action have been initiated by the State Government of Maharashtra.

NEW NATIONAL WATER POLICY 26th November, 2012

RSQ 464

SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) whether it is a fact that Government is planning to come up with a New National Water Policy;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) what would be the role of State Governments while preparing the policy?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Ministry of Water Resources has evolved the Draft National Water Policy (2012) to meet the present challenges in the water sector. The salient features of the Draft National Water Policy (2012) are at Annexure.

(c) State Governments have been actively involved while drafting the Policy. The National Water Board comprising of Chief Secretaries of all the States and Secretaries of related Union Ministries considered the draft National Water Policy (2012) at its Meeting held on 7th June, 2012. Thereafter, the National Water Resources Council with Chief Ministers of all States as members is to consider and adopt the draft National Water Policy (2012) arrived at as per deliberations in the National Water Board.

Annexure

(Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 464 to be answered on 26.11.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF REVISED DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012)

1. Emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, amendment of Irrigation Acts, Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

2. Water, after meeting the pre-emptive needs for safe drinking water and sanitation, achieving food security, supporting poor people dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and high priority allocation for minimum eco- system needs, be treated as economic good so as to promote its conservation and efficient use.

3. Ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

4. Adaptation strategies in view of climate change for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

5. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

6. Setting up of Water Regulatory Authority has been recommended. Incentivization of recycle and re-use has been recommended.

7. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

8. Removal of large disparity in stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas has been recommended.

9. Water resources projects and services should be managed with community participation. Wherever the State Governments or local governing bodies so decide, the private sector can be encouraged to become a service provider in public private partnership model to meet agreed terms of service delivery, including penalties for failure.

10. Adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

IRRIGATION AND DRINKING WATER PROJECTS IN GUJARAT AND MAHARASHTRA 26th November, 2012

RSQ 465

SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) the number of irrigation and drinking water projects approved in Gujarat and Maharashtra during the last three years;

(b) the share of the Central and State Governments in them and the amount released by the Central Government every year; and

(c) the number of completed projects those under construction and the time by when these are likely to be completed?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) During the last three years (since April 2009), 3 nos. of irrigation projects of Gujarat state and 18 nos. irrigation projects of Maharashtra state were considered and accepted by Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources and approved by Planning Commission. The details of the schemes implemented under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra during the last three years and in the current year is at Annexure-I.

(b) The Central Assistance (CA) is provided to the State Governments under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) @ 90% of project cost in case of special category States, projects benefiting drought prone area, tribal area and flood prone area and @ 25% of project cost in case of Non-special category States. The balance cost of the project as the state’s share is to be arranged by the state government from its own resources. The CA released under (AIBP) to Gujarat and Maharashtra during last three years and current year is at Annexure-II. The share of Central and State governments under the NRDWP in the schemes in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra is 50:50 (Central:State). The release made to the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra under the NRDWP, during the last three years and the current year is given at Annexure III.

(c) Under AIBP, 14 Major/Medium irrigation (MMI) projects of Gujarat and 21 MMI projects of Maharashtra have been completed, while 1 MMI project of Gujarat and 28 MMI projects of Maharashtra are ongoing. The likely year of completion of ongoing MMI projects of Gujarat and Maharashtra as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is given at Annexure-IV. The details of Surface Minor irrigation schemes included and completed under AIBP for Gujarat and Maharashtra is at Annexure-V. As per AIBP Guidelines, the time of completion for MMI projects is four financial years and for Surface Minor irrigation schemes is two financial years. The details of the projects completed and those under construction under the NRDWP for Gujarat and Maharashtra is also given at Annexure-I.

Annexure I Details of Rural Water Supply Schemes implemented in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra under NRDWP for last three years and current year (Number of Schemes).

S.N State 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 o.

Ongoin New Completed Ongoin New Completed Ongoi New Complet Ongoi New Compl g g ng ed ng eted

1 GUJARAT 2883 3439 3945 2377 3251 3591 2037 2313 1712 2638 3311 1639

2. MAHARASHT 18482 3621 7629 14474 8477 11181 11770 21604 21199 12175 9579 3021 RA

ANNEXURE-II

CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER THE AIBP DURING LAST THREE YEARS AND CURRENT YEAR (upto Sept'2012) TO GUJARAT AND MAHARASHTRA

Sl. State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 No. 2009-10

1 Gujarat 30.780 361.420 0.000 0.000 2 Maharashtra 1395.395 2069.056 1199.893 178.842

Annexure I Details of Rural Water Supply Schemes implemented in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra under NRDWP for last three years and current year (Number of Schemes).

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 SN State Name Ongoing New Completed Ongoing New Completed Ongoing New Completed Ongoing New Completed

1 GUJARAT 2883 3439 3945 2377 3251 3591 2037 2313 1712 2638 3311 1639

2. MAHARASHTRA18482 3621 7629 14474 8477 11181 11770 21604 21199 12175 9579 3021

ANNEXURE‐III

OPENING BALANCE, ALLOCATION, RELEASE AND EXPENDITURE UNDER NRDWP DURING LAST THREE YEARS AND CURRENT YEAR ( Rs in Crore) IN THE STATES OF GUJARAT AND MAHARASHTRA

Sl. 2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13

State/U O. B. Alloc. Rel. Expdn.O. B. Alloc. Rel. Expdn.O. B. Alloc Rel. Expdn.O. B. Alloc. Rel. Exp N T dn o

1. GUJARAT 92.11 482.7 482.7 511.8 70.10 542.6 609.1 527.2 180.0 478.8 571.0 467.7 327.5 537.1 381. 399. 5 5 3 7 0 9 9 9 5 0 9 0 6 0 2 6 2. MAHARASHTRA 204.2 652.4 647.8 625.5 232.4 73327718.4 713.7 237.0 728.3 718.3 642.2 320.1 783.6 474. 179. 4 3 1 9 4 2 9 6 5 5 0 0 6 4 3 2 1

ANNEXURE-IV Details of ongoing MMI projects of Gujarat and Maharashtra including likely year of completion

Maj./ Date of Sl. Med./ completion as per No. Name of States Name of Projects ERM MoU

1. Gujarat Sardar Sarovar Project Maj. 2015-16

MAHARASHTRA 1. Maharashtra Gosikhurd Maj. 2012-13 2. Maharashtra Waghur Med. 2012-13

3. Maharashtra Upper Manar Med. 2011-12#

4. Maharashtra Upper Pen Ganga Maj. March, 2013 5. Lower Dudhna Med. March, 2014 Maharashtra 6 Maharashtra Warna Med. 2010-11# 7 Maharashtra Punad Med. 2010-11# 8. Maharashtra Lower Wardha Maj. March, 2015 9. Maharashtra Khadakpurna Med. March, 2013

10. Maharashtra Dongargaon Tank Med. March, 2013

11. Maharashtra Gul Maj. Mar.2016#

12. Maharashtra Bembla Maj. 2013-14

13 Maharashtra Uttermand Med. 2013-14

14 Maharashtra Sangola Branch Canal Maj. 2012-13 15 Maharashtra Tarali Maj. 2012-13

16 Maharashtra Dhom Balakwadi Maj. 2012-13 17 Maharashtra Morna (Gureghar) Med. 2013-14 18 Arjuna Med. Maharashtra 2013-14 19 Maharashtra Lower Pedhi Maj. 2012-13

20 Maharashtra Upper Kundalika Med 2012-13 21 Maharashtra Wang Project Med 2013-14 22 Maharashtra Lower Panzara Med 2013-14 23 Maharashtra Aruna Med 2013-14 24 Maharashtra Krishna Koyana Lift Maj. 2012-13 Naradave 25 Maharashtra (Mahammadwadi) Med 2013-14 26 Maharashtra Gadnadi Med 2014-15 27 Maharashtra Kudali Med 2012-13 Nandur Madhmeshwar Ph- II 28 Maharashtra 2012-13

In addition, the following two projects are inter-state projects

1. Maharashtra Bawanthadi [IS] Maj. March, 2015 2 Maharashtra Tillari Med. 2011-12#

# : Completion date likely to be revised

ANNEXURE-V

Details of Surface Minor irrigation schemes included and completed under AIBP

S.No State Total Nos. of Nos. of . Schemes schemes included completed upto 31.10.2012

1 Gujarat - - 2 Maharashtra 186 100

PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN TEH SCHEME OF NATIONAL PROJECTS 3rd December, 2012

RSQ *138

SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) whether the Maharashtra Government has submitted proposals of irrigation projects for inclusion in the Scheme of National Projects;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the present status of each of the project?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c) The details and the status is given at Annexure-I.

ANNEXURE-I

STATUS OF THE PROPOSALS OF GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA FOR INCLUSION IN THE CATEGORY OF NATIONAL PROJECTS

S.No Name of the Project/Proposal Status of the Project/Proposal

This ongoing project was included in the 1 Gosikhurd Irrigation Project scheme of National Projects on 07.02.2008.

Not eligible as per Guidelines of National 2 Bodwad Parisar Sinchan Yojana Projects.

As per guidelines of National Projects, the project should inter-alia have investment clearance of Planning Commission for inclusion in the category of National Projects. Presently the State Government has not 3 Clustered Projects from Tapi Basin obtained investment clearance of Planning Commission for all the projects included in “Clustered Projects from Tapi Basin”. Out of the 6 projects included in the said Cluster, only four projects are having investment clearance of Planning Commission.

PROPOSALS FOR WATER PROJECT IN TAMIL NADU 3rd December, 2012

RSQ *139

SHRI A.A. JINNAH

(a) the details of water project proposals received by the Central Government from the Tamil Nadu Government during the last three years on which the work is in progress;

(b) the details of such proposals which are still pending for approval; and

(c) the date since when the proposals are pending along with the reasons for their pendency, proposal-wise?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 139 due for reply on 03.12.2012 regarding “Proposals for Water Projects in Tamil Nadu”.

(a) The details of five Flood Management Schemes received from Government of Tamil Nadu under Flood Management Programme benefitting Thiruvallur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Thanjavur and Nagapattinm districts at an estimated cost of Rs. 63554.0 Lakh during last three years are given in Annexure. (b) No such proposal is pending for approval. (c) Does not arise.

Annexure

Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 139 for reply on 03.12.2012 regarding Proposals for Water Projects in Tamil Nadu

Details of five Flood Management Schemes received from the Government of Tamil Nadu during last three years under Flood Management Programme (Rs. In lakh) S.No Schem Name of Scheme/Location Estimated Cost under Status . e State River/ District/ Cost Flood Code Tributary Taluka Managemen No. t Programme 1 TN-1 Flood protection Araniya Thiruvallur 1241.00 1241.00 The work works along river completed in Araniyar at u/s and December, d/s of A.N.Kuppam 2011 Anicut and d/s side of Lakshmipuram Anicut to Pulicat Creek in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. 2 TN-2 Comprehensive Pennaiyar,Gadila Cuddalore 6841.00 6597.00 The work Flood Protection m, Uppanar, South completed on project for Mattar & 31.03. 2012

Cuddalore town Paravanar from River Pennaiyar, Gadilam, Uppanar, South Mattar and Paravanar in Cuddalore district. 3 TN-3 Comprehensive Vellar Cuddalore 16432.00 15793.00 The work Flood Protection completed on Project for Vellar 31.03. 2012 Basin in Villupuram and Cuddalore districts. 4 TN-4 Flood protection Kollidam Thanjav 37590.00 36260.00 The works on Kollidam ur, scheduled (Coleroon) River in Nagapatt date of Thanjavur, inam completion Nagapattinam and & was Cuddalore districts. Cuddalore 31.3.2012. The project authority has requested for extension of time upto 30.09.2012 for completion. 5 TN-5 Flood protection Koratalaiyar Thiruvallu 1450.00 1441.00 The work works on r completed on Koratalaiyar river 31.03.2012 from Napalayam to sea mouth in Thiruvallur distric t. Total 63554.00 61332.00

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1063

SHRI ISHWARLAL SHANKARLAL JAIN

(a) whether the 199 irrigation projects of Maharashtra are running behind schedule or are incomplete due to non- release of the funds by the Central Government on time;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government proposes to provide any special package for early completion of these projects; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The Union Government provides Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the approved projects satisfying AIBP Guidelines to States on demand as per their eligibility criteria for their expeditious completion. 64 major and medium irrigation projects of Maharashtra have been included under AIBP since 1996-97, out of which 18 projects are delayed. The delay is mainly due to non acquisition of land required for construction of the project, rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R) of project affected persons (PAPs), change in scope of projects.

(c) & (d) Presently, no special package for completion of these projects is under consideration in the Ministry of Water Resources.

FAILURES OF BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1064

SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV

(a) the reasons for the failures of Brahmaputra Board; and

(b) the measures being contemplated in the process of reconstitution of the Board to remove these failures?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Brahmaputra Board has been working as per the mandates provided in the Brahmaputra Board Act 1980. However, some of the shortcomings which have been identified in the working of Brahmaputra Board are as under. (i) Lack of clear mandate for basin level planning for integrated Water Resources development and management with multi disciplinary approach. (ii) Very slow implementation of the master plans by the State Governments. (iii) Overwhelming emphasis on Flood and drainage works.

(b) Government of India has proposed to restructure the existing Brahmaputra Board by comprehensive amendment of the Brahmaputra Board Act 1980. A draft proposal was sent in July, 2012 to the concerned Sates and various stakeholders for their views/ comments.

WATER SHARING PROBLEM BETWEEN TAMIL NADU AND KARNATAKA 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1065

SHRI D. RAJA SHRI M.P. ACHUTHAN

(a) whether it is a fact that the Cauvery River Authority (CRA) meeting held on September 19, 2012 failed to solve the problem of sharing the water between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) what further action was taken in this regard to see that the Karnataka Government releases the stipulated flow of water to save the samba crop in Cauvery basin in Tamil Nadu?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) Cauvery River Authority (CRA) in its meeting held on 19th September, 2012 directed State of Karnataka to release 9000 cusecs of water daily from 20th September to 15th October 2012 at Billigundulu. CRA directed the Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) to meet and decide on the amount of water which should be received by Tamil Nadu for the balance of the water year. Accordingly CMC has held meetings on 11.10.2012, 31.10.2012 & 15.11.2012 to decide amount of water to be received by Tamil Nadu as per the Interim Award of Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal.

RIVER LINKING PROJECTS 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1066

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) the status of inter-State and intra- State, river linking projects;

(b) when this ambitious scheme was envisaged, what was project cost; what is present escalated figure;

(c) how much amount has been spent, so far; and

(d) whether, till date, neither a hectare area has been irrigated, nor a blade of grass has been grown nor a watt of electricity has been produced under this scheme?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component as per Annexure – I.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in light of observations of the concerned states. It has been decided that the DPR of the Project will be prepared in two phases. DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa (Phase-I) has been completed and NWDA has taken up the survey & investigation works of Phase– II of the link project. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the list of National Projects.

Further, after receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. A tripartite MOU for preparation of DPRs of both these links was signed by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Minister for Water Resources on 3.05.2010 in august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister. The DPRs of these links are under progress.

Efforts are being made to arrive at consensus on the other priority link viz. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal through deliberations with the concerned States of Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan for preparation of DPR. Another priority link namely Godavari (Polavaram) –Krishna (Vijayawada) is part of the Polavaram project of the Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up the above project including link component as per their own planning.

The preparation of Pre Feasibility/ Feasibility reports of intra-state links proposed by States were included in the functions of NWDA in November, 2006 in consultation with the State Governments. NWDA has requested all the States / UTs to inform the details of intra – state links for further studies by NWDA. So far, NWDA has received 36 proposals of intra-state links from 7 States viz. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Out of these, Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFRs) of 21 intra-state links have been completed by NWDA up to September, 2012. On the request of Bihar Government, the preparation of DPRs of 2 intra-state links of Bihar also is in progress. As desired by Govt. of Bihar, NWDA has completed the Preliminary Project Report (PPR) of Burhi Gandak-None- Baya –Ganga link and sent the same to Govt. of Bihar. The preparation of Preliminary Project Report (PPR) of Kosi-Mechi is also completed and sent to Govt. of Bihar. The details of intra-state link proposals received from the State Governments along with their status and target for completion of their PFRs is given in Annexure – II.

Further 10 proposals (3 from Bihar, 6 from Karnataka & 1 from Chhattisgarh) have also been received. These are being examined for their suitability for further studies

(b) The initial cost of the Inter Linking projects as per PFR/FR was 5.60 Lakh crore at 2002 Price Level. The costs of individual project have not yet been finalized. The present cost including the cost of land required to be acquired for the project can be estimated only after the completion of DPR of the projects.

(c) The budgetary provision for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs) and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the present financial year 2012-13 is Rs. 51.30 crore. The amount spent on FR & DPR of Interlinking of Rivers programme from inception of NWDA till October, 2012 is `. 378.96 crore. The expenditure incurred, is not maintained project wise.

(d) The river linking project is still in planning stage. Irrigation and hydro power generation will start only after execution of the project.

ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1066 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING PROJECTS.

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * -FR completed (Taken by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started

13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 24. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 25. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

ANNEXURE-II REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1066 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING PROJECT.

INTRA-STATE LINK PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENTS

S. Name of intra-state link Present status / Target of No. Completion of PFR

Maharashtra 1. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Nalganga (Purna Tapi) Completed

[Wainganga – Western Vidarbha & Pranhita – Wardha links merged and extended through Kanhan – Wardha link]

2. Wainganga – Manjra Valley Completed (Not found feasible) 3. Upper Krishna – Bhima (system of Six links) Completed 4. Upper Ghat – Godavari Valley (Damanganga (Ekdare)- Completed Godavari Valley) 5. Upper Vaitarna – Godavari Valley Completed 6. North Konkan – Godavari Valley Completed 7. Koyna – Mumbai city 2012 – 13@ 8. Sriram Sagar Project (Godavari) – Purna – Manjira * 9. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Godavari (SRSP) Withdrawn by Govt. of

Maharashtra 10. Middle Konkan – Bhima Valley 2013 – 14 11. Koyna – Nira 2012 – 13 12. Mulsi – Bhima Completed 13. Savithri – Bhima * 14. Kolhapur – Sangli – Sangola 2012 – 13@ 15. Riverlinking projects of Tapi basin and Jalgaon District 2013 – 14 16. Nar – Par - Girna valley Completed 17. Narmada – Tapi 2013 – 14 18. Khariagutta – Navatha Satpura foot hills * 19. Kharia Ghuti Ghat – Tapi * 20. Jigaon – Tapi – Godavari Valley 2013 – 14

Gujarat

21. Damanganga – Sabarmati – Chorwad Completed

Orissa

22. Mahanadi – Brahmani Completed 23. Mahanadi – Rushikulya (Barmul Project) 2012 – 13 24. Vamsadhara – Rushikulya (Nandini Nalla project) 2012 – 13@ Jharkhand 25. South Koel – Subernarekha Completed 26. Sankh – South Koel Completed 27. Barkar – Damodar – Subernarekha Completed Bihar 28. Kosi – Mechi [entirely lie in India] Completed 29. Barh – Nawada Completed 30. Kohra – Chandravat (now Kohra-Lalbegi) Completed 31. Burhi Gandak – None – Baya - Ganga Completed 32. Burhi Gandak – Bagmati [Belwadhar] Completed 33. Kosi – Ganga Completed Rajasthan 34. Mahi – Luni link 2012 – 13 35. Wakal – Sabarmati – Sei – West Banas – Kameri link Completed Tamil Nadu 36. Ponnaiyar – Palar link Completed

* Targets being fixed in consultations with concerned States. @ PFR prepared and sent to State governments for comments.

COST ESCALATION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1067

SHRI RAMCHANDRA PRASAD SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that 77 major and 86 medium irrigation projects are under construction in the country;

(b) if not, the actual number of these projects;

(c) whether it is also a fact that the cost of construction of these projects has increased upto 231 per cent due to delay in construction; and

(d) if not, the percentage of this increase and the total expenditure which would be incurred now on completion of these projects and how does it compare with the estimated original cost?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) At the end of XI Plan, 326 Projects in the country including 148 Major, 138 Medium & 40 Extension, Renovation & Modernisation (ERM) projects were ongoing as per the Working Group Report on Major, Medium Irrigation & Command Area Development for XII Plan formulation.

(c) & (d) Out of the above 326 projects, 81 major, 52 Medium & 24 ERM projects are approved by Planning Commission. Considering, the originally approved cost (Rs. 64771.08 Crore) & the cost considered for XII plan formulation for completion of the above approved projects (Rs. 193699.9 Crore), the overall average percentage cost escalation arrived at is of the order of 199%.

MANAGEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1068

SHRI HUSAIN DALWAI

(a) the challenges being faced in the water resource management;

(b) whether Government has proposed to meet these challenges; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken in the Eleventh and Twelfth Five Year Plans in this direction?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) On the basis of the population indicated in 2011 census, the per capita water availability works out to be about 1545 cubic meter per year making India a water stressed country. According to Falkenmark Water Stress Indicator, water availability below 1700 cubic meter per capita per year indicates water stress condition. The challenges associated with this are to be dealt by taking steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources. In addition, major challenges being faced in ground water are decline of levels due to over extraction and water pollution.

(b) & (c) Water is a State subject and it is the primary responsibility of the States to take necessary measures to conceive, plan, execute and manage water resources projects. Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources are taken up by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Government, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments to encourage sustainable development and efficient management of water resources through various schemes and programmes. Government of India has launched National Water Mission with the objective of conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring more equitable distribution both across and within states through integrated water resources development and management. One of the objectives of the Mission is to increase the water use efficiency by 20%. To achieve this objective, CADWM programme implementation and micro-irrigation will receive enhanced focus during the XII Plan . The on–going schemes of XI Plan like

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) and Repair Renovation, and Restoration(RRR) of water bodies are being up-scaled in the XII Five Year plan.

To arrest decline of ground water levels, Central Ground Water Board has implemented demonstrative projects on rain water harvesting and artificial recharge during the XI Plan for replication by the State Governments under similar hydrogeological environments. Besides these measures, Central Ground Water Board has been taking steps for regulation of ground water development and for promoting rain water harvesting and artificial recharge. Necessary measures to check pollution of ground water resources due to man-made activities are undertaken by the Central/ State Pollution Control Boards. In areas affected with problem of arsenic contamination in ground water, Central Ground Water Board undertakes studies for identification of arsenic free aquifers.

CONSERVATION OF GROUND WATER 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1069

SHRI ISHWAR SINGH

(a) whether the schemes formulated by Government for conservation of ground water in various States have yielded the desired results;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government has fixed any target for conservation of ground water;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the schemes formulated by Government to check indiscriminate exploitation of ground water?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Central Government has implemented Farmers Participatory Action Research Programme (FPARP) throughout the Country with the help of Agricultural Universities, ICAR Research Institutes, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Water and Land Management Institutes (WALMIs) to demonstrate increase in yield and income per drop of water through generating synergy among water, variety, agronomic practices. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Water Resources has also implemented experimental / demonstrative projects on rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge in the Country, which have yielded encouraging results.

(c) & (d) CGWB has prepared a Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in the Country in consultation with the State Governments. It is estimated that annually about 85,565 Million Cubic Metre (MCM) of water can be recharged to augment ground water resources. (e) CGWB has also taken the following measures to check indiscriminate exploitation of ground water: • Notification of 162 areas in the country by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) for regulation of ground water development and management. • Evaluation of proposals based on site specific technical studies and guidelines laid by CGWA for issuing NOC for withdrawal of ground water for new industries/ projects falling in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical areas in the country. • Issuance of directions by CGWA to large and medium Industries using ground water in the over exploited and critical areas in the country (except in the water logged areas) to take up water conservation measures including recharge of ground water/rain water harvesting and adopt practices of treatment, recycle and reuse of waste water in their premises.

SETTING UP OF NIDA 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1070

DR. CHANDAN MITRA

(a) whether Government proposes to set up a National Irrigation Development Authority (NIDA) and a National Water Commission;

(b) if so, the salient features thereof along with their terms of reference; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to overhaul and regulate the entire water distribution system and determine norms for maximum usages of water for various activities including norms for effluent treatment and limits on extraction from local water sources?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Central Government has no proposal at present to set up a National Irrigation Development Authority and a National Water Commission.

(b) Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.

(c) Overhaul and regulation of the water distribution system are matters within the jurisdiction of the State Governments. However, the National Water Policy (2002), adopted by the National Water Resources Council, stipulates policy recommendations for optimum development and management of water resources in the country. Besides, the Central Government has also circulated a model Bill for regulation and control of ground water development for appropriate enactment by the State Governments. Norms of effluent treatment are determined by Central and State Pollution Control Boards. Limiting extraction from local water resources is within the competence of the State governments.

SHORTAGE OF WATER 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1071

SHRI DARSHAN SINGH YADAV

(a) the number of blocks in the States facing the acute shortage of water during the last three years to till date and the number of blocks out of them declared as shortage-stricken areas during the above said period; and

(b) the quantum of financial assistance provided by the Centre to the States to overcome this situation?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The availability of water resources is limited but demand for water is increasing due to increasing population, increasing industrialisation and changing life style. As a result, several areas face water scarcity. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) carries out assessment of replenishable ground water resources and its withdrawal jointly with respective State Governments. As per the latest assessment of replenishable ground water resources (as on 2009), 802 assessment units (Blocks/Mandals/Taluks) fall under ‘over-exploited’ category, 169 units fall under ‘critical’ category and 523 units fall under ‘semi-critical’ category. Details of State wise categorisation and criteria for categorisation of assessment units are given in Annexure-I.

(b) With a view to encourage the completion of ongoing projects and help States in creation of irrigation potential, Government of India provides financial assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP). As on 27.11.2012, irrigation potential of 11.208197 lakh hectares has been achieved against a total financial assistance (loans/grants) of Rs.10,191.4436 crores. The State-wise details of number of Minor Irrigation (MI) schemes included, their estimate cost, potential planned, number of MI schemes completed, grants released, potential created etc. are given in Annexure-II. Besides, CGWB under the Ministry of Water Resources has implemented demonstrative artificial recharge projects under Central Sector Scheme of ‘Ground Water Management and Regulation’, in priority areas including shortage stricken areas to demonstrate the efficacy of artificial recharge structures, for replication by the States. During the XI Plan, demonstrative artificial recharge projects costing Rs. 99.87 crores were approved for construction of 1661 artificial recharge structures in different States. Details are given in Annexure III. Ministry of Water Resources has also a scheme of Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies with objective of comprehensive development of water bodies, ground water recharge, increase in storage capacity of water bodies, increase in availability of drinking water, improvement in agriculture & horticulture activities. The objectives of the scheme are consistent with the objectives of National Water Mission (NWM), namely conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its equitable distribution both across and within States. During the XIth Five Year Plan an amount of Rs.1098.75 crores was released to the States.

ANNEXURE I

Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Q. No. 1071 to be answered on 03.12.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding “Shortage of Water”

CATEGORIZATION OF BLOCKS/ MANDAS/ TALUKAS IN INDIA (As on 2009)

Total No. of Over- Critical Semi- Sl. No. States / Union Territories Assessed Units exploited critical States

1 Andhra Pradesh 1108 84 26 93 2 Arunachal Pradesh 16 0 0 0 3 Assam 23 0 0 0 4 Bihar 533 0 0 4 5 Chhattisgarh 146 0 0 14 6 Delhi 27 20 0 5 7 Goa 11 0 0 0 8 Gujarat 223 27 6 20 9 Haryana 116 68 21 9 10 Himachal Pradesh 8 1 1 0 11 Jammu & Kashmir 14 0 0 0 12 Jharkhand 208 4 2 2 13 Karnataka 270 71 11 34 14 Kerala 152 1 3 22 15 Madhya Pradesh 313 24 4 61 16 Maharashtra 353 9 1 19 17 Manipur 8 0 0 0 18 Meghalaya 7 0 0 0 19 Mizoram 22 0 0 0 20 Nagaland 8 0 0 0 21 Orissa 314 0 0 0 22 Punjab 138 110 3 2 23 Rajasthan 239 166 25 16 24 Sikkim 4 0 0 0 25 Tamil Nadu 386 139 33 67 26 Tripura 39 0 0 0 27 Uttar Pradesh 820 76 32 107 28 Uttarakhand 17 0 1 5

29 West Bengal 269 0 0 38 Total States 5792 800 169 518

Union Territories

1 Andaman & Nicobar 33 0 0 0 2 Chandigarh 1 0 0 0 3 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 1 0 0 0 4 Daman & Diu 2 1 0 1 5 Lakshdweep 9 0 0 4 6 Pondicherry 4 1 0 0 Total UTs 50 2 0 5

Grand Total 5842 802 169 523

CRITERIA FOR CATEGORIZATION Over-Exploited : Stage of Ground water development - >100%, Significant decline in long term water level trend in either pre-monsoon or post-monsoon period or both

Critical :Stage of Ground Water Development - >90% and <=100%, Significant decline in long term water level trend in both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon period

Semi-Critical : Stage of Ground Water Development - > 70% and <=100%, Significant decline in long term water level trend in either pre-monsoon or post-monsoon period

ANNEXURE II

Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Q. No. 1071 to be answered on 03.12.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding “Shortage of Water”

DETAILS OF MI SCHEMES UNDER AIBP SINCE INCEPTION UPTO 27.11.2012

S.No State Total Nos. of Estimated Potential Nos. of Potential Total CLA Schemes Cost (Rs. Planned schemes Created /grant released included in ( '000 ha) completed upto ('000 ha) upto 27.11.2012 crores) 31.10.2012 upto (Rs. in Crores) 31.10.2012 A. Special category States 1 Arunachal Pradesh 2052 435.49390 72.3490 1960 64.6140 312.0013 2 Assam 1376 4244.39019 474.23390 546 192.2780 1898.5509 3 Manipur 843 303.4305 43.652 828 42.0140 249.0895 4 Meghalaya 263 380.11244 43.4309 169 35.44744 283.69150 5 Mizoram 317 311.9010 30.042 317 30.0420 258.1791 6 Nagaland 1524 483.96195 65.463 1404 59.1340 366.0336 7 Sikkim 658 80.0345 14.9131 437 6.5582 64.1681 8 Tripura 1221 338.7192 59.2408 1169 46.2340 236.5470 9 Himachal Pradesh 428 347.6185 77.1010 260 55.91300 222.7265 10 Jammu & Kashmir 749 1574.0349 243.9970 478 161.9564 881.0625 11 Orissa (KBK) 78 209.8922 26.375 43 17.1447 153.5835 12 Uttarakhand 2519 1866.05600 222.30388 2032 180.074070 1412.0008 A Total 12028 10575.6453 1373.1015 9643 891.4097 6337.6343 B. Non-Special Category States 1 Andhra Pradesh 100 692.2268 55.5558 43 10.3760 400.410 2 Chhattisgarh 274 892.4627 93.6690 144 35.8030 548.3187 3 Madhya Pradesh 365 1529.254 129.83 217 56.2280 1128.3471 4 Maharashtra 186 1227.3130 121.5340 100 52.4870 934.5087 5 Bihar 221 340.6732 84.631 60 23.4660 96.0027

6 West Bengal 57 23.873 5.12640 56 5.0420 20.676 7 Rajasthan 7 39.722 4.411 1 0.448 14.170 8 Karnataka 493 628.6061 51.0681 229 19.5600 255.3128 9 Jharkhand 456 640.3277 78.7400 141 26.0000 456.0632 B Total 2159 6014.4585 624.56533 991 229.4100 3853.8093 Grand Total 14187 116590.1038 1997.6669 10634 1120.8197 10191.4436

ANNEXURE III

Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Q. No. 1071 to be answered on 03.12.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding “Shortage of Water”

State wise summary of demonstrative artificial recharge projects

S. State Approved cost Amount released No. (Rs in lakh) (Rs in lakh) as on 31/10/2012

1 Andhra Pradesh 573.41 564.89 2 Arunachal Pradesh 493.108 493.108 3 Bihar 96.01 67.21 4 Chhatisgarh 268.80 150.40 5 Chandigarh 776.03 543.22 6 Delhi 43.44 30.41 7 Gujarat 316.24 266.229 8 Himachal Pradesh 250.017 165.140 9 Jammu & Kashmir 143.47 91.277 10 Jharkhand 191.35 133.94 11 Karnataka 588.093 480.476 12 Kerala 94.14 77.60 13 Madhya Pradesh 860.91 633.376 14 Maharashtra 15.15 15.15 15 Nagaland 224.14 224.14 16 Orissa 464.36 325.04 17 Punjab 260.33 110.46 18 Rajasthan 407.777 245.342 19 Tamil Nadu 526.35 526.35 20 Uttar Pradesh 3286.23 2502.43 21 West Bengal 111.09 111.09 Total 9987.445 7761.328

AVAILABILITY OF WATER RESOURCES 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1072

SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) whether Government is preparing any map on the availability of water resources in the country especially in West Bengal and North Eastern States during the Twelfth Five Year Plan; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this direction, so far?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The average annual availability of water in the Country has been assessed to be 1869 Billion Cubic Meters. For reassessing the water availability in the Country a committee under Chairman, Central Water Commission has been constituted. Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Water Resources has also planned Aquifer Mapping for the entire country including West Bengal and North Eastern States, during XIIth and XIIIth Plan period with a view to determining availability of groundwater resources. The mapping involves compilation of the data generated in the past, identification of data gaps, activities aimed at data generation followed by preparation of aquifer maps. The project envisages participation of all stakeholders including community in data collection, formulation of management plans and management of ground water resources.

RIVER LINKING SCHEME 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1073

SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) the status of river linking scheme in the country;

(b) the rivers which would be under this network in West Bengal and North Eastern States;

(c) how much is the budget and how much has already been spent till October,2012, project-wise; and

(d) whether the river linking scheme is viable these days?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises of two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component as per Annexure .

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party states. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in the light of observations of the concerned states. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects. DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa (Phase-I) has been completed and NWDA has taken up the survey & investigation works of Phase– II of the link project. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the list of National Projects.

Further, after receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. A tripartite MOU for preparation of DPRs of both these links was signed by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Minister for Water Resources on 3.05.2010. The DPRs of these links are under progress. Efforts are being made to arrive at consensus on the other priority link viz. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal through deliberations with the concerned States of Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan for preparation of DPR.

Another priority link namely Godavari (Polavaram) –Krishna (Vijayawada) is part of the Polavaram project of the Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up the above project including link component as per their own planning.

(b) The river links under this network in West Bengal and North Eastern States are as follows:- 1.Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link (Assam, West Bengal and Bihar) 2.Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka(Alternate to M-S-T-G) link (Assam, West Bengal and Bihar) 3. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link (West Bengal) 4. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link(West Bengal) 5.Subernarekha-Mahanadi link(West Bengal)

(c) The budgetary provision for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs) and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the present financial year 2012-13 is Rs. 51.30 crore. The amount spent on FR & DPR of Interlinking of Rivers programme from inception of NWDA till October, 2012 is `. 378.96 crore.. The expenditure incurred, is not maintained project wise.

(d) Yes sir, Project are taken up for consideration based an their techno economic viability.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1073 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING RIVER LINKING SCHEME

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * -FR completed (Taken by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up

10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 26. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 27. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

REVIVING AND PRESERVING THE WATER BODIES 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1074

SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) whether Government has prepared any roadmap for reviving and preserving of traditional water bodies and increasing the levels of ground water in Maharashtra and other parts of the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (b) According to 3rd Minor Irrigation Census conducted with reference year 2000-2001, the number of Water Bodies in the country is 556601. Out of these Water Bodies, 470794 were in use and 85807 were not in use. For reviving of traditional water bodies, Government had approved a State Sector Scheme for Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies with two components (i) with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore and (ii) another with domestic support with an outlay of Rs. 1250 crore for implementation during XI Plan period. Under the scheme covered by external assistance, the Government of India provides assistance to the extent of 25% and borrows necessary funds as loan from World Bank, 75% state share is to be borrowed from the World Bank by the concerned States. Under the scheme with domestic support, funding is in the ratio of 90:10 (centre:state) for Special Category States (North-eastern States, hilly states i.e. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand and undivided Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha) and drought prone / tribal areas / naxal affected areas of other States. The water bodies lying in the General Area of Non-special category States are also funded in the ratio of 25:75 (centre:state). Under the scheme of RRR with domestic support, 3341 water bodies have been taken up so far and works on 1546 water bodies have been completed. The total funds amounting to Rs. 852.289 crore have been released to the States so far. The details of water bodies of Maharastra taken up under the Scheme of RRR with domestic support are given in Annexure I. The State-wise details of water bodies taken up under the Scheme of RRR with domestic support are also given in Annexure II.

Annexure I Details of water bodies of Maharashtra taken up under Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies with domestic support

District Water Bodies DPAP Naxal/Tribal General Estimated Cost Thane 1 1 22.19 Raigad 1 1 34.60 Dhule 2 2 112.95 Nandurba 1 1 35.16 Jalgaon 38 34 1 3 1460 A’Nagar 4 4 100.4

Pune 24 24 824.65 Satara 6 6 290.08 Sangli 12 12 609.9 Solapur 43 43 2342.61 A’bad 13 13 559.68 Jalana 1 1 59.32 Parbhani 4 4 114.09 Beed 33 33 1603.34 Nanded 17 17 1240.36 Usmanabad 6 6 352.07 Latur 16 16 965.33 Buldhana 8 6 2 686.85 Akola 2 2 140.84 Washim 1 1 36.04 Yavatmal 20 14 6 1420.08 Gondia 1 1 112.04 Chandrapur 3 3 260.88 Gadchirolli 1 1 54.85 Total 258 238 13 7 13508.67

A total numbers of 258 water bodies of Maharashtra have been taken up under Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies with domestic support till date. The details are as under .

• Funds released to the State Government of Maharashtra under the scheme is Rs 80.53 crore so far. • Works are in Progress.

Annexure‐II Statewise details of Water Bodies taken up under the scheme of RRR with domestic support

S.No.Name of State No. ofTotal CCA (ha) Committed Total funds Number of No. of water project cost Central released (Rs.water bodies water bodies in crore Share In crore) completed bodies in progress 1 Orissa 1321 254.33 64979 228.89 217.45 1044 277 2 Karnataka 427 232.77 8182.19 209.49 199.02 402 25 3 Andhra Pradesh 1029 339.69 36673.71 305.72 189.00 0 1029 4 Bihar 15 64.45 15718 55.3 52.54 0 15 5 U.P. (Bundelkhand) 28 46.15 29697 41.53 39.459 17 11 6 M.P. (Bundelkhand) 78 41.89 25254 10.47 9.95 72 6 Meghalaya Umiam1 2.83 405 2.54 2.42 0 1 7 Lake(cost related to irrigation only) 8 Chhattisgarh 131 122.91 89951 110.61 34.68 0 131 9 Gujarat 34 17.47 6574 15.72 10.61 0 34 10 Haryana 3 40.24 24936 10.06 9.56 1 2 11 Maharashtra 258 135.08 1351.97 119.34 80.53 0 258 12 Rajasthan 16 11.35 5749 7.45 7.07 10 6 Total 3341 1309.16 309470.871117.12 852.289 1546 1795

SHORTAGE OF WATER IN BIHAR 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1075

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) whether Government has undertaken any Centrally sponsored schemes to resolve the problem of water shortage in Bihar;

(b) if so, the details thereof, and the details of the funds allocated by Government, scheme-wise;

(c) whether Government has undertaken any studies to assess the status of implementation; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Ministry of Water Resources is providing funds to State Government for resolving the problem of water shortage through Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies and other schemes which are State Sector Schemes. However, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India provides financial and technical assistance to States under the centrally sponsored National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) to supplement their efforts to provide adequate safe drinking water through hand pumps, piped water supply scheme etc. to the rural population. Under the NRDWP, the State Governments are vested with power to plan, execute and implement drinking water supply schemes. (b) The details of funds allocated, released and the expenditure incurred during the last three years and current year to Bihar as per information on the Integrated Management Information System(IMIS) of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation are given in Annexure. (c)&(d) The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has commenced independent studies on the IMIS data and another on the water quality monitoring and surveillance component and on the sustainability component of the programme.

Annexure

Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1075 for 03.12.2012 regarding shortage of Water in Bihar

Details of funds allocated, released and expenditure incurrent during the last three years and current year to Bihar under National Rural Drinking Water Programme(as reported on the IMIS as on 17.11.2012)

(Rs. In crore) S.No. Year Opening Funds Funds Expenditure balance allocated released incurred 1 2009-10 668.94 372.21 186.11 279.36 2 2010-11 578.1 341.46 170.73 425.91 3 2011-12 322.92 374.98 330.02 367.3 4 2012-13 285.65 449.36 120.39 172.25

TREATMENT OF GROUND WATER IN BHOPAL 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1076

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that the ground water around the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is contaminated;

(b) whether Government has undertaken any steps towards treating the ground water contamination;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir. Government of Madhya Pradesh has informed that certain physico chemical parameters like chloride, hardness, alkalinity, total dissolved solids and metals such as iron exceed drinking water Standards [BIS-10500] in some locations. (b) & (c) & (d) As indicated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the matter is pending in the Hon’ble Supreme Court and steps to eradicate the ground water contamination will be taken as per the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

PROPER USE OF WATER 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1077

SHRI M.P. ACHUTHAN SHRI D. RAJA

(a) whether it is a fact that every year the country looses 60,115 TMC or 87 per cent of available 68,969 TMC of water in Indian rivers;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that various projects, detailed project report etc. from time to time are lying with Government regarding the proper use of water wealth in planned manner by interlinking various rivers;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether Government is considering actively to start any of the pending projects in this regard; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Due to seasonal, geographical and annual variation in availability of water as well as lack of adequate storage, substantial quantity of water, especially during monsoon season, remains unused and flows into sea. As per present assessment, the average annual water availability in the country is 1869 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM), i.e., about 66000 Thousand Million Cubic feet (TMC ft). Further, it has been estimated in the year 2009 by Central Water Commission (CWC) that about 450 BCM (15890 TMC ft) of surface water and by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) that about 243 BCM (8580 TMC ft) of ground water are being utilized for various purposes. Rest of the water 1176 BCM (41524 TMC ft), i.e., 62.9% of available water may be considered as flowing down to sea.

(c) to (f) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) set up in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP, has identified 14 links under Himalayan Rivers Development Component and 16 links under Peninsular River Development Component.

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa has been completed and was communicated to the party States. Modifications of the proposals and final Detailed Project Report preparation have been taken up by NWDA in the light of observations of the concerned States. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the scheme of National Projects.

Further, after receiving the concurrence of the concerned States, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. Efforts are on to arrive at consensus amongst party States on the other priority links.

WATER STORAGE CAPACITY 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1078

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI

(a) whether it is a fact that the availability of water from natural sources in the country is more than the country''s requirement of water for consumption;

(b) if so, the facts in this regard;

(c) whether it is also a fact that the requirement of water for consumption can be met by enhancing the water storage capacity in the country; and

(d) if so, Government''s reaction thereto and the existing water storage capacity in the country?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The average annual water availability for the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1123 BCM comprising 690 BCM of surface water and 433 BCM of replenishable ground water. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (NCIWRD), in its report in 1999, had assessed that the annual water requirement by the year 2025 and 2050 will be about 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Several measures for increasing the storage capacity are taken up by the State Governments viz construction of dams, check dams and farm ponds. Government of India supplements the efforts of the State Governments for increasing storage capacity by rendering technical and financial assistance through programmes like Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme and Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies. As a result, the storage capacity in the country has increased to about 253.388 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM). In addition, the live storage capacity of dams under construction and under consideration for construction by the respective State Governments are 50.959 BCM and 109.673 BCM respectively.

POLAVARAM IRRIGATION PROJECT 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1079

SHRI DILIP KUMAR TIRKEY

(a) what are the clearances accorded by Government to Polavaram Irrigation Project of Andhra Pradesh, whether relevant norms have been followed or not; and

(b) whether Odisha and Chhattisgarh Governments have been consulted while granting clearances to the project?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Polavaram Project was accepted by Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) at its 95th meeting held on 20.01.2009 after Andhra Pradesh had submitted all the requisite statutory clearances such as Environment, Forests and Wildlife Clearance obtained from Ministry of Environment and Forests and Rehabilitation & Resettlement clearance from Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Subsequently, Investment clearance to the project was accorded by the Planning Commission vide their letter dated 25th February 2009. (b) Government of Odisha and Government of Chhattisgarh were provided one set of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Polavaram Project of Andhra Pradesh by Central Water Commission (CWC) vide their Letter No. 6/125/2007- PA(S)/1513-17 dated 21.11.2007.

SARYU CANAL PROJECT IN U.P. 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1080

SHRI MOHAN SINGH a) whether Government is ready to provide financial assistance to the Saryu canal project of Uttar Pradesh by treating it a Central project so as the future of eastern Uttar Pradesh farmers could be improved and the problem of flood could be resolved; and

(b) whether Government has held any discussion with the Nepal Government for completion of Saryu canal project and resolving flood problem and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Government of India has provided Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to Saryu Nahar Pariyojana of Uttar Pradesh since 1996-97. The Govt. of Uttar Pradesh had submitted a proposal for inclusion of Saryu Nahar Pariyojana for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects. The project has been included in the scheme of National Projects in August, 2012. As per the Guidelines of National Projects, the projects are eligible for 90% central grant of the balance project cost (cost of work) of irrigation and drinking water components of the project.

(b) No, the matter of Saryu Canal Project has not been raised so far in the Bilateral Committee of India and Nepal namely “Joint Committee on Inundation Flood Management” by any member.

ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER AIBP TO GUJARAT 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1081

SHRI NATUJI HALAJI THAKOR

(a) whether funds have been allocated under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) to Gujarat during the last three years and the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise; and

(c) whether the utilization certificate has been received from the State?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The year-wise details of Central Assistance (CA) released under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to Gujarat during the last three years and the current year is given as under:

CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED UNDER AIBP TO GUJARAT DURING LAST THREE YEARS AND CURRENT YEAR (2009-10 to 2012-13)

(Rs. in crore)

Sl. No. State 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1 Gujarat 6.0797 361.4200 0.0000 0.0000

(c) Yes Sir.

PREVENTION OF FLOODS 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1082

DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY

(a) whether the Central Government has taken any initiative to map the flood prone areas in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Ministry has taken the assistance of Department of Space in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the manner in which the mapping would help in prevention of floods?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has taken the initiative to upgrade the flood hazard map at District level in the States of Assam, Bihar, Odisha and Wes Bengal. Besides, Ministry of Water Resources has also constituted an Expert Committee for Scientific Assessment of Flood Prone Area in India under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Central Water Commission.

(c) & (d) Yes Sir. The National Remote Sensing Centre, Department of Space, Hyderabad has been associated in the above task using satellite imageries in assessment of the flood affected areas.

(e) The priority for mitigation measures by district/state administration. Is based on upgraded flood hazard map at the district level.

ALLOCATION OF FUND TO MP FOR IRRIGATION PROJECTS 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1083

SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) the number of proposals of irrigation schemes pending with the Central Government for allocation of fund, State- wise;

(b) whether the proposals of about nineteen schemes of Madhya Pradesh are pending for allocation of fund; and

(c) by when the Central Government would allocate the fund for these schemes?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Union Government provides Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the projects satisfying AIBP Guidelines on year to year basis on the request of State Governments for their expeditious completion. The status of CA proposals of State Governments under AIBP for Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects during 2012-13 is at Annexure-I and for surface Minor irrigation schemes is at Annexure- II. (b) The status of the proposals of Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects and Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) projects received from Govt. of Madhya Pradesh for release of CA under AIBP during 2012-13 is at Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively. (c) On the request of the State Governments, CA is released for the projects as per the eligibility of the projects according to the AIBP Guidelines effective from December 2006, as per the budget provision of the State Government and the annual ceiling fixed by the Planning Commission. Further, State Government is required to submit a utilization certificate along with their proposals for seeking central assistance next year that the funds released under AIBP for the previous year has been utilized. Release of funds will depend upon the compliance of the States with the above requisites.

ANNEXURE-I

Status of CA proposals of MMI projects of State Governments under AIBP during 2012-13

Name of the State/Project Remarks Assam Returned by CWC to State Government for approval Burhi Dihing lift of Planning Commission Bihar Durgawati Returned to State Government by CWC with observations mainly on time extension from Planning Commission Batane Returned to State Government by CWC to comply the observation mainly on time extension from Planning Commission Punpun Barrage State Government has been asked by CWC to furnish the details regarding time extention Restoration Eastern Kosi main canalReturned to State Government by CWC to comply the and its observation mainly on time extension from Planning System(New) Commission Nepal benefit Scheme-09 Gandak Returned to State Government by CWC with

Project(New) observation. Bateswarsthan Pump Canal ProjectReturned for compliance of observations of CWC (New) Chhatisgarh Karra Nalla(NeW) Under process in CWC. Gujarat Sardar Sarovar Proposal recommended by MoWR to Ministry of Finance HIMACHAL PRADESH Shahnahar Major Irrigation Project Observations of CWC sent to State Government for compliance. Phena Singh med Irr Project(New) Observations of CWC sent to State Government for compliance. Jharkhand Raisa Reservoir Project (New) Observations of CWC sent to State Government for compliance. J&K Rajpora Lift Under process in CWC Tral Lift Under process in CWC Rest & Mod of main Ravi Canal Under Process in MoWR M.P Mahi Under process in CWC. Bawanthadi Under process in CWC. Indira Sagar Canal Ph. III Under process in CWC. Lower Goi Under process in CWC. Indra Sagar Ph-IV Returned with observations. Maharashtra Upper Manar Under process in CWC. Lower Dudhna Under process in CWC. Khadakpurna Under process in CWC. Bembla Under process in CWC. Tarali Recommended by MoWR to Ministry of Finance Dhom Balkwadi Observations sent to State Government Arjuna Under process in CWC. Lower Pedhi Returned to State Government. Name of the State/Project Remarks Recommended by MaWR to Ministry of Finance

Name of the State/Project Remarks Kudali Observations sent to State Government Tembhu LIS(New) Under process in CWC. Urmodi(new) Under process in CWC. Purna Barrage-2 Under process in CWC. Manipur Khuga Recommended by MoWR to Ministry of Finance Thoubal Recommended by MoWR to Ministry of Finance Dolaithabi Barrage Recommended by MoWR to Ministry of Finance Orissa Subernarekha Observations sent to State Govt. Anandpur Barr./ Integrated AnandpurObservations sent to State Govt. Barr. Telengiri(KBK) Observations sent to State Govt. Kanupur Observations sent to State Govt.

Punjab Relining of Rajasthan Feeder Observations sent to State Govt. Cannal & Sirhind Feeder Canal ERM of Various canals fedObservations sent to State Govt. from River Sutlej(New) Rajasthan IGNP Stage-II Under process in CWC. Narmada Canal Under process in CWC. Mod. of Gang Canal Under process in CWC. UP Madhya Ganga Canal Observations sent to State Govt. Bansagar Canal Observations sent to State Govt. Mod. of Lachhura Dam Madhya Ganga Canal Ph-II Observations sent to State Govt. Kachnoda Dam Observations sent to State Govt. Arjun Shyak Observations sent to State Govt. Kanhar (New) Observations sent to State Govt.

ANNEXURE-II

Status of CA proposals of Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) projects of State Governments under AIBP during 2012-13

State Nos. of MI schemes Status Assam 30 new MI schemes Grant released (DHAC) 67 ongoing MIS of 2011- Grant released Madhya Pradesh 12 68 ongoing MIS of 2012- Grant released 13 Meghalaya 30 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release 21 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release 22 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release 14 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release Chhattisgarh 8 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release 12 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release Madhya Pradesh 89 new MIS With Ministry of Finance for release Himachal Pradesh 191 ongoing MIS of 200- With Ministry of Finance for release 10 57 ongoing of 2008-09 ( With Ministry of Finance for release Jammu & Kashmir Kashmir) 57 ongoing of 2008-09 ( With Ministry of Finance for release Kashmir) 6 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources 8 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources 11 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources 5 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources Chhattisgarh 7 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources 12 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources 36 ongoing of 2011-12 Under process with Ministry of Water Resources Jammu & Kashmir 125 new MIS (Kashmir Under process with Ministry of Water Resources

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WATER DISPUTES WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1084

SHRI THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT

(a) the neighbouring countries with which India has signed pacts so far (from 2004 to 2012) regarding water of rivers, dams, linking up of rivers or sharing of water;

(b) the details of above mentioned pacts and the progress made therein; and

(c) the rivers about which there are disputes with neighbouring countries?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) India has signed pacts/MoU with China and Bhutan during the year 2004-2012 regarding water of rivers, dams, linking up of rivers or sharing of water. (b) ` The details of pacts /MoU and progress made therein is as under:

(i) In November, 2006, India and China had set up the Joint Expert level Mechanism (ELM) to discuss cooperation on the provision of flood season hydrological data, emergency management and other issues regarding trans-border Rivers. Six meetings of ELM have been held so far. The last (6th) meeting of ELM was held at New Delhi in July, 2012. (ii) An MoU upon Provision of Hydrological Information of the Brahmaputra/Yaluzangbu River during Flood Season by China to India with a validity of five years was again signed with China on 05.06.08 and implementation plan thereof on 28.04.2010. The flood season hydrological information in respect of the above two MoUs on River Brahmaputra are being received in term of respective Implementation Plans signed between the two countries.

(iii) Another MoU between India and China for supply of hydrological information in respect of River Sutlej (Langqen Zangbu) during flood season by China to India was signed during the visit of the Chinese Premier to India in April, 2005 for five years. A new MoU upon provision of hydrological information of Sutlej/Langqen Zangbo River during flood season by China to India with a validity of five years was signed on 16.12.2010 and consequent Implementation Plan on 20.04.2011. The flood season hydrological information as per the above two MoUs on River Sutlej being received in term of respective Implementation Plans signed between the two countries.

(iv) As regards Bhutan, a Joint Group of Experts (JGE) on flood management was constituted between India and Bhutan to discuss and assess the probable causes/effects of the recurring floods and erosion in the southern foothills of Bhutan and adjoining plains in India, and recommend to both Governments appropriate and mutually acceptable remedial measures. Four meetings of JGE have been held so far and the last (4th) meeting was held at New Delhi in February, 2012.

(c) There is no dispute on the rivers with these neighboring countries.

RAIN WATER HARVESTING 3rd December, 2012

RSQ 1085

DR.(SMT.) NAJMA A. HEPTULLA

(a) whether the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has developed any techniques of rain water harvesting;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the percentage of rainfall that is currently being harvested every year, State- wise;

(c) whether Government has asked to States, UTs to make rain water harvesting system mandatory;

(d) if so, whether it is a fact that many States have not implemented the scheme; and

(e) if so, the reasons there for along with the corrective measures taken by Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Water Resources has developed and tested various techniques for rain water harvesting and artificial recharge under diverse hydrogeological terrains of the country during the course of experimental/ demonstrative projects implemented during VIII, IX, X and XI Plan periods in the Country. However, data regarding percentage of rainfall being harvested every year is not maintained.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Some States / UTs viz. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim are yet to make roof top rain water harvesting mandatory.

(e) Central Ground Water Authority has taken up the matter with the States. The matter is under consideration of Odisha Government. In Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States, stage of ground water development is low. Moreover, in North Eastern States, harvesting of rain water in tanks on surface is a usual practice. Spring development is also common in hilly regions of North Eastern States.

PROTECTION OF MAJULI ISLANDS 10th December, 2012

RSQ *222

SHRI KUMAR DEEPAK DAS

(a) whether it is a fact that Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world, is under threat due to extensive soil erosion on its banks;

(b) whether Government has taken some positive steps for its protection and sanctioned crores of rupees for the purpose;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor and the details of future plans for its protection; and

(e) whether Government has initiated a high level enquiry on the allegation of improper utilization of Central funds?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.222 REGARDING PROTECTION OF MAJULI ISLAND DUE FOR REPLY ON 10.12.2012.

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir.

(c) & (d) As per recommendation of the Master Plan of Majuli Island, prepared by the Brahmaputra Board in the year 2000, a detailed project report for Protection of Majuli Island from Flood and erosion was Prepared wherein the implementation of Protection work have been planned in three phases. The works of Phase-I has been completed by Brahmaputra Board in April, 2011 for an amount of Rs.53.40 crores. The works of Phase-II & III on Protection of Majuli Island are in progress and targeted to be completed by end of March, 2014.

(e) Whenever complaints are received, these are examined and action is taken as per the established procedure.

CONSTRUCTION OF WAL ALONG THE SEA COAST IN TAMIL NADU 10th December, 2012

RSQ *225

SHRI A.A. JINNAH

(a) whether, after the tsunami tragedy hit Tamil Nadu, Government had planned construction of wall along the sea coast;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government has conducted any study in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the present status of this project?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION No.*225 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2012 REGARDING “CONSTRUCTION OF WALL ALONG THE SEA COAST IN TAMIL NADU” RAISED BY SHRI A.A. JINNAH

(a) Yes Sir.

(b) After the Tsunami tragedy of December, 2004 in Tamil Nadu, the State Government of Tamil Nadu submitted a project proposal in July, 2008 to the Ministry of Water Resources for protection of coast line of Tamil Nadu from natural calamities at a cost of Rs 1012.26 crore, proposing funding under external assistance. The proposal envisaged construction of Groynes, Rubble Mound Sea Walls (RMS), Training Wall, Combination of Groyne and RMS, Spurs, Plantation etc. in three regions namely Chennai, Trichy and Madurai.

(c) Yes Sir.

(d) The State Government of Tamil Nadu has informed that after the impact of Tsunami, it had appointed Dr. V. Sundar, Professor and Head of Department (Ocean Engineering), IIT, Chennai as consultant to conduct a study on protection of Tamil Nadu coast. Dr. V. Sundar prepared a project proposal amounting to Rs.695.99 crore for protection of Tamil Nadu coast from natural calamities.

(e) As informed by the State Government of Tamil Nadu, after clearance of the project by State Technical Advisory Committee for Rs. 666.26 crore, the proposal for protection of Tamil Nadu coast was recommended to 13th Finance Commission which had recommended a grant of Rs. 200 crore over a period of 4 years from 2011- 2015 for coastal protection works in Tamil Nadu towards and the State Government of Tamil Nadu identified 50 nos. of vulnerable reaches of Tamil Nadu coast for protection works.

WATER BODIES IN GOA 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1837

SHRI SHANTARAM LAXMAN NAIK

(a) the details of water bodies in Goa;

(b) whether the State Government has developed these bodies for their proper utilisation;

(c) whether Government has given any financial assistance to the State Government to develop these water bodies; and

(d) the details of the financial assistance given and achievements thereon, till date?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) According to 3rd Minor Irrigation Census conducted with reference year 2000-2001, the number of water bodies in Goa used for the purpose of irrigation was 2877. Out of these water bodies, 2779 were in use and 98 were not in use.

(b) Yes, Sir. The development of water bodies in the State are being carried out in a planned and phased manner.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

ALLOCATION OF FUND TO ANDHRA PRADESH FOR MICRO IRRIGATION 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1838

SMT T. RATNA BAI

(a) whether Government has allocated more money for micro irrigation in Andhra Pradesh during the Twelfth Five Year Plan period; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The details of allocation and release under centrally sponsored scheme National Mission on micro irrigation in respect of Andhra Pradesh for the Eleventh Plan and Twelfth Plan period (during 2012-13) are as under:

Year Allocation Release

(Rs. In crore) (Rs. In crore)

2007-08 148.66 57.48

2008-09 149.32 97.27

2009-10 168.32 143.11

2010-11 240.00 240.00

2011-12 287.20 287.00

2012-13 295.00 195.84 (till 30.11.2012)

CONSTRUCTION OF RESERVOIRS IN NORTH BIHAR 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1839

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) whether efforts are being undertaken for long term measures like construction of reservoirs in upper catchment areas of North Bihar rivers with the cooperation of Nepal;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any other measures are being considered by Government to improve the situation and flood vulnerability in Bihar; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, sir.

(b) After exchange of letter of Understanding between the two Governments in June’ 2004, a Joint Project Office (JPO) was set up in August’ 2004 to undertake detailed field investigations for preparation of DPR of Sapta Kosi High Dam Project at Barakshetra, in Nepal. The field investigations include the field works of Sunkosi diversion scheme (constructing a dam at Kurule so that the Sunkosi water could be diverted to the Kamla basin through a tunnel) in the scope of work of JPO. In Kamla basin, a dam coupled with a barrage was envisaged and included in the scope of study by the JPO. Due to local problems, the field investigations are delayed

(c) Yes, sir.

(d) (i) During XI Plan period, central assistance of Rs 680.8 crores was provided to Bihar for river management, flood control, anti-erosion, drainage developments and restoration of damaged flood management works under a state sector scheme, namely, “Flood Management Programme (FMP)”. The Working Group on Flood Management and Region Specific Issues for XII Plan constituted by Planning Commission has recommended continuation of FMP during XII Plan. (ii) The embankments along Bagmati, Kamla, Lalbakeya and Khando rivers are being strengthened on Indian side and extended from India Nepal border to high ground in Nepal to prevent spilling of flood water from Nepal side in protected area in Bihar. (iii) Expenditure by Govt of Bihar on maintenance of flood protection works for protection works in Nepal portion of Kosi river is fully reimbursed by Govt. of India. (iv) Basin wise comprehensive Plans for flood management has been sent to Govt of Bihar for taking up follow up actions on both long term and short term measures.

SCHEME FOR ENHANCING IRRIGATION CAPACITIES 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1840

SHRI DARSHAN SINGH YADAV

(a) the proposals of the schemes for enhancing irrigation capacities under consideration with Government, State-wise as on date;

(b) by when these schemes would be approved; and

(c) the reasons for delay in granting approval?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The details of the Major, Medium and Surface Minor Irrigation scheme submitted by the State Governments during 2012-13 under Accelerated Irrigation Benefitted Programme (AIBP) is enclosed at Annexure I & II. Details of schemes under Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies received during 2012-13 from various States is enclosed at Annexure III. 8 Nos. of Major Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects received during 2012-13 are under appraisal of Central Water Commission.

(b) & (c) The proposals received for Central Assistance under AIBP from the State Governments are considered on year to year basis as per guidelines of the Programme. Time taken for according approval of schemes depends upon the statutory clearances required for the projects and compliance of observations, if any, by Central Water Commission, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and other agencies.

RIVERBED IN UTTAR PRADESH 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1841

SHRI JUGUL KISHORE

(a) whether Government is aware of the fact that most of the riverbeds of the rivers in Uttar Pradesh are getting shallow as a result of which floods take place easily and it causes loss of life and property during rain;

(b) if so, whether Government proposes to adopt any measure to deepen the river- beds; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) As informed by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh no such measures are proposed.

(c) The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that the rivers in the State are natural, perennial and in regime conditions and, therefore, do not require deepening of their beds.

CAUVERY MONITORING COMMITTEE 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1842

DR K.P.RAMALINGAM

(a) whether it is a fact that the Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) had asked Karnataka Government on 15th November, 2012 to release a further 4.81 tmcft of river water to Tamil Nadu;

(b) `if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that there was a shortfall of 52 tmcft between June and September, 2012 and Tamil Nadu demanded Karnataka to make up for that; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the CMC in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) in its 30th meeting held on 15th November,2012 decided that Tamil Nadu should receive 4.81 TMC of river water for a period from 16th November, 2012 to 30th November, 2012. The decision of CMC has been complied with.

(c) & (d) As per Interim Order dated 25.6.1991 of CWDT, Tamil Nadu should receive 137 TMC of water from June to September. As per the discharge observation at Billigundulu G&D Site of CWC, 39.37 TMC of water has been received by Tamil Nadu from June to September 2012. Tamil Nadu requested Karnataka to make up for the same Cauvery River Authority (CRA) in its meeting held on 19th September, 2012 directed State of Karnataka to release 9000 cusecs of water daily from 20th September to 15th October 2012 at Billigundulu. Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) has been met three times on 11.10.2012, 31.10.2012 & 15.11.2012 during current water year to review the water being received at Billigundulu.

RELEASE OF CAUVERY WATER TO TAMIL NADU 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1843

DR K.P.RAMALINGAM

(a) whether it is a fact that Government has sought the comments of Cauvery basin States on the inability of Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that Karnataka has made it categorically clear that they will not release more than 4000 cusecs of water of Tamil Nadu; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a)& (b) Karnataka had filed a review petition against the decision of Cauvery River Authority (CRA) to release 9,000 cusec of water daily form 20th September to 15 October, 2012. Comments of the co-basin State were invited on the review petition.

(c)& (d) During the 7th meeting of Cauvery River Authority (CRA) held on 19.9.2012 Chief Minister of Karnataka, while concluding his opening remarks, stated firmly that Karnataka cannot afford any further releases and the obligation to release 10,000 cusecs per day upto 20.09.2012 will be adhered to.

DEMAND FOR DRINKING WATER 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1844

SHRI PARSHOTTAM KHODABHAI RUPALA SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA

(a) whether the Central Government, in consultation with the State Governments, conducted any study about increasing demand for drinking water, keeping in view the unprecedented climatic condition, rising industrial demand of water, deputing underground water level and increase in population and if so, the details of the action taken, so far; and

(b) the details of the funds allocated to State Governments in this regard during the last three years, State- wise?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) No, Sir. However, the National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (1999) had assessed that the total water requirement for domestic uses will be about 62 BCM and 111 BCM by the years 2025 and 2050 respectively.

(b) Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE TO BIG DAMS IN CHHATTISGARH 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1845

DR. BHUSHAN LAL JANGDE

(a) whether it is a fact that big dams are not being given clearance in the Chhattisgarh in view of environment;

(b) if so, the reasons for Government not being concerned in providing irrigation facilities to farmers;

(c) whether Government proposes to relax, the environmental rules as the work of various irrigation projects like Pariy Project, Jonk Project and small and big dams has been stalled due to these; and

(d) the details of irrigation projects not being cleared by Government in the name of environment, the names thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (d) As per information available in Central Water Commission, presently, environmental clearance to 2 new Major Irrigation Projects of Chattisgarh, namely “Rajiv Samoda Nisda Diversion scheme PH-II (Earlier known as Rajiv Augmentation Scheme Phase-II)” and “Sondur Reservoir Project” is to be obtained by State Government from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).

(b) Irrigation being a state subject, the irrigation projects are planned, executed and maintained by the State Government themselves as per their priorities. The State Government is required to obtain statutory environmental clearance from the competent authority before the project is considered for investment clearance from the Planning Commission. The Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 mandates prior environmental clearance to various developmental projects including River Valley projects as per following:

i. Category-A at Central level for culturable command area of more than 10,000 hectares and Hydroelectric projects of capacity more than 50 MW ii. Category-B at State level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) for projects less than 10,000 hectares culturable command area and Hydroelectric projects of capacity of 25 MW to 50 MW

(c) The Ministry of Environment and Forests accords environmental clearance for the developmental projects after following due procedures and suggestions on various safeguard measures. As per Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and its amendment, 2009 the environmental clearance for new projects comprises of four stages – (i) Screening (ii) Scoping (iii) public consultation and (iv) appraisal and the projects are to be cleared within 105 days from the receipt of the complete information with requisite documents.

PER CAPITA AVAILABILITY OF WATER 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1846

SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD

(a) whether it is a fact that the continuously diminishing availability of water in different areas of the country causes climate pollution and at the same time affects the human life and its effect on agriculture is also discernible;

(b) if so, Government’s reaction thereto;

(c) the shortage in the per capita availability of water in the country since the last decade; and

(d) whether there is a need to increase the per capita availability of water in the country by according priority to it, if so, whether Government would encourage the conventional water harvesting system in the country?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Water being fundamental to life, livelihood, food security and development, its scarcity in certain areas affects the quality of life and agricultural production. Government of India is aware of the challenges in the water sector and has launched National Water Mission as part of National Action Plan for Climate Change. The main objective of National Water Mission is ‘conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management’. National Water Policy, 2002 also emphasizes the need to develop, conserve, utilize and manage this important resource in a sustainable manner.

(c) The average annual per capita availability of water in the country, taking into consideration the population of the country as per the 2001 census, was 1816 cubic meters which reduced to1545 cubic meters as per the 2011 census.

(d) Yes, Sir. The Central Government supplements the efforts of State Governments for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources by way of technical and financial support through various schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP); Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD & WM); Repair Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies; Demonstrative Projects on Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge.

ON FARM DEVELOPMENT WORK IN ODISHA 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1847

SHRI DILIP KUMAR TIRKEY

(a) whether any proposal to modify the present cost norm for On Farm Development (OFD) works specifically for Odisha i.e. KBK, drought prone, tribal area to 90 per cent Central and 10 per cent State share and also for other areas to 75:25 respectively;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reason therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) Ministry of Water Resources has decided to recommend enhanced cost norm for On Farm Development (OFD) works for both general and special category States/areas including drought prone areas, tribal areas, KBK districts of Odisha.

CONTROL OF EROSION DUE TO RIVER BRAHMAPUTRA 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1848

SHRI BIRENDRA PRASAD BAISHYA

(a) whether Government has taken any steps towards conducting hydrological study along with survey, research and analysis by involving experts from International and National level in regard to the massive erosion that caused annually by the rivers, Brahmaputra and Barak alongwith their tributaries, which affects and changing the geographical scenario of Assam;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the details of measures being taken by Government for control of erosion by the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and their tributaries during the last three years?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (b) The following main studies have been undertaken by the Government on the issue of erosion caused by River Brahmaputra and its tributaries in the recent past:-

(i) Brahmaputra Board carried out studies in collaboration with Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad to study bank-line migration/river bank erosion in seven reaches at different locations.

(ii) Brahmaputra Board undertook specific survey in connection with studies related to mitigation of miseries on account of recurring floods and erosion at: 1. Dhola-Hatighuli (from Dhollaghat to Rohmoria), 2. Majuli (entire length of Majuli), 3. Kaziranga area.

(iii) Brahmaputra Board has done detailed study / research through physical model studies in two reaches of Brahmaputra, which includes Majuli Islands for location of spurs and finalizing river training measures.

(iv) Central Water and Power Research Station, Pune has been entrusted to mathematical model studies for exploring feasibility of guide bund in Majuli reach of Brahmaputra. Simultaneously, physical model was set up at North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute, Brahmaputra Board to understand use of guide bund for protection of Majuli River Island from floods and erosion.

(v) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) got a study conducted by IIT Roorkee on erosion of Brahmaputra river & its tributaries and its control. The final report has been submitted by IIT Roorkee in the month of May, 2012.

(c) The flood control and management schemes are planned, investigated and implemented by the State Governments with own resources as per priority within the state. However, in order to assist the State Governments in flood management and erosion control effectively, the Government of India set up Brahmaputra Board in 1980 for addressing the flood and river bank erosion problems in the North East States.

Brahmaputra Board has carried out basic survey and hydrological studies of all tributaries of Brahmaputra and Barak (including Majuli Island) and brought out 57 Master Plans and sent to Brahmaputra Basin states for implementation. In addition to the above, Central Government is also providing financial assistance to States for taking up flood management, anti-erosion, drainage development work etc. in respective States under “Flood Management Programme” wherein an amount of Rs.525 crore has been released to the State of Assam during last three years.

BML CANAL FOR WATER OF SUTLEJ 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1849

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) whether it is a fact that Bhakhra Main Line (BML) canal system was built for the water of Sutlej;

(b) whether water of Rabi-Beas can also be made available through BML; and

(c) if so, the details of the authorized share of the partner States for the Rabi- Beas water in BML?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(c) As informed by Bhakra Beas Management Board, the States of Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan have been authorized to carry respectively 3.45 Million Acre Feet (MAF), 0.20 MAF and 0.17 MAF (linked with the restoration of BML Canal) of the Ravi-Beas water through the Bhakra Main Line Canal.

WATER SUPPLY TO RAJASTHAN FROM PUNJAB AND HARYANA 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1850

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

(a) the volume of water, in cusecs, supposed to be given to the Rajasthan from Punjab and Haryana and the water being supplied currently;

(b) the efforts being made by the Central Government to make the remaining share of water available to the Rajasthan and by when the State would get its full share of water; and

(c) the details of the dates of correspondence made by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) As informed by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), which decides the periodical allocations of the waters of rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej in consultation with its Partner States of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, the shares and deliveries (in lakh cusec-days) of the waters in respect of Rajasthan via Punjab and Haryana are as follows:

(in lakh cusec-days) Year Ravi, Beas & Sutlej Waters via Punjab Sutlej waters via Haryana

Rajasthan’s share Deliveries Rajasthan’s share Deliveries

2007-08 35 37.2 1.9 1.57

2008-09 34.3 42.6 1.95 2.17

2009-10 25 24.3 1.87 1.41

2010-11 34.1 40.3 2.07 2.19

2011-12 35.9 42.4 1.97 2.18

Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna water as per the four monthly distribution decided by the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) is 1281 cusec, 238 cusec and 288 cusec at Okhla for the periods July-October, November-February and March-June respectively; and 1917 cusec at Tajewala for the period July-October and nil during the rest of year. As informed by UYRB, Rajasthan gets no water from Hathnikund (Tajewala) Barrage and gets less than the allocated share from Okhla Barrage.

(b) Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has been supplying water to all its partner states as per their requirements to the extent possible in spite of critical position of the reservoirs. It has been requesting the other partner States namely Punjab and Haryana to supply correct and agreed deliveries to Rajasthan. At meeting of Upper Yamuna Review Committee held on 19.07.11, it was proposed to Haryana and Rajasthan to resolve the issue of supply of Rajasthan’s allocation at Tajewala bilaterally and they agreed. Regarding the issue of supply of full share of Rajasthan at Okhla, the Member Secretary, UYRB had inspected the Gurgaon canal in 2010 and advised Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to undertake desilting and repair works for restoring the designed capacity of the canal and stop enroute unauthorised lifting of water. UYRB has also advised Uttar Pradesh and Haryana from time to time to ensure that full share of Rajasthan reaches its border. Further, Rajasthan had proposed two schemes for utilizing the allocated waters in Bharatpur and Churu & Jhunjhunu areas. These schemes were cleared by the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources in 2003 subject to the concurrence of Haryana for construction works to be taken up in its territory. Haryana has so far not given its concurrence. As Rajasthan getting its full share of water depends on other concerned States through which the waters flow, no definite time frame can be stated.

(c) Hon’ble CM, Rajasthan in his letters dated 16.06.09 and 10.07.09 addressed to the Hon’ble Prime Minister had raised the issue of release of water from Harike barrage to Rajasthan indicating receipt of short supplies. In his letter 27.09.12, the Chief Minister has requested the Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources to convene a meeting of the Upper Yamuna Review Committee to resolve the issue of supply of water to Rajasthan from the Tajewala Head Works through the Western Yamuna Canal.

CONSTRUCTION OF BARRAGE ON GODAVARI RIVER IN ANDHRA PRADESH 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1851

SHRI PALVAI GOVARDHAN REDDY

(a) whether it is a fact that an expert Shri Hanumantha Rao and a UN Consultant, had submitted a detailed proposal for construction of a series of barrages on Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh under Step Ladder Technology to produce power, provide drinking water, irrigation facility and also for sea vessel navigation up to Sriram Sagar;

(b) if so, when such proposal was submitted and water action the Ministry has taken thereon so far;

(c) whether it is also a fact that some MPs from Telangana Region have also met the Central Water Commission (CWC) in this regard recently; and

(d) if so, the action taken thereon so far?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) A proposal for alternative design of Polavaram high Dam by constructing a barrage in place of the dam from Shri Hanumntha Rao was received in Central Water Commission (CWC) in November, 2009 and again in December, 2009 through Shri P. Govardhan Reddy, Former Minister, Andhra Pradesh. The same was examined in CWC and it was observed that barrages are constructed with limited storage capacity to utilize water during the time when water is available in the river. Also, a barrage cannot fully meet water requirements during non-monsoon period for Rabi Irrigation and other purposes like diversion of water and supply of drinking water to a city.

(c) & (d) Central Water Commission has not organized any consultation meeting with Hon’ble Members of Parliament from Telengana Region during the last six months in this regard.

WATER SUPPLY TO KUTCH REGION IN GUJARAT 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1852

SHRI NATUJI HALAJI THAKOR

(a) whether the Kutch region of Gujarat is a part of Sindhu basin; and

(b) if so, the action taken by Government to provide adequate water supply to it from the basin?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Kutch region of Gujarat is not considered to be a part of the Indus Basin as per the Irrigation Commission Report of 1972 or the present available basin maps.

(b) Does not arise.

JAPANESE HELP FOR BETTER WATER SUPPLY IN ANDHRA PRADESH 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1853

SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN SMT T. RATNA BAI

(a) whether Government is taking Japanese help for better water supply and its related projects; (b) if so, the details thereof, during the last five years especially in Andhra Pradesh, State- wise; and (c) the amount spent in this regard during the said period?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c) A Statement giving State-wise details of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) ODA loan assistance availed during the last 5 years for better water supply and water related projects is enclosed at Annexure 1. Subsequent releases are made by JICA only after scrutiny of the bills/vouchers, in respect of expenditure already incurred, submitted by the implementing agencies.

Annexure 1 Statement referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No.1853 for reply on 10.12.2012

STATEMENT GIVING DETAILS OF ONGOING WATER RESOURCES (IRRIGATION) & WATER SUPPLY AND WATER RELATED PROJECTS DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

S. Name of Project Date of Loan Cumulative Disbursement No. Signing/Closing Amount (Yen Million) (Yen Million) 2007-08 2008- 2009-10 2010-11 2011- 2012-13 09 12 1. Andhra Pradesh 31.03.2004/ 4773 2350.26 2811.78 2946.96 3221.18 3313.17 3394.35 Kurnool Cudapah 18.06.2012 Canal Modernization Project II 2. Andhra Pradesh 30.03.2007/ 23974 3817 415.64 868.23 2702.10 5236.62 5541.55 Irrigation & 11.07.2016 Livelihood Project 3. Rengali Irrigation 31.03.2004/ 6342 4041.50 5531.83 6142.63 6207.95 6278.57 - Project, Orissa 18.06.2011 4. Rajasthan Minor 31.03.,2005/ 11555 8.90 41.16 59.27 159.74 805.02 1240.46 Irrigation Project 28.07.2015 5. Rengali Irrigation 31.03.2010/ 3072 1518.25 2492.59 2577.75 Project Phase-II 24.11.2015 6 IDP-157 Bisalpur 31.03.2004/ 3945.40 5365.60 8092.94 8713.01 8840.78 8873.78 Jaipur Water 19.10.2013 Supply Project 8881 7 Kerala Water 25.02.1997/ 11632.7 11833.8 0 0 0 0 Supply (I) 03.06.2008 11997 2 7 8 IDP-184 Kerala 30.03.2007/ 5741.61 15751.1 21110.98 23700.19 25990.2 27175.30 Water Supply 31.03.2013 7 9 Project ( II ) 32777 9 Kerala Water 31.03.2009/ 0 0 307.84 529.37 687.61 1168.24 Supply III 28.07.2012 12727 10 IDP-185 Agra 31.03.2007/ 151.90 398.97 1771.66 3394.33 3886.77 Water Supply 11.07.2017 Project 24822 11 IDP-186 Amritsar 30.03.2007/ 0 70.45 99.84 159.28 227.45 505.35 Sewerage Project 11.07.2017 6961 12 IDP-187 Orissa 30.03.2007/ 0 0 61.79 227.70 383.23 423.85 Integrated 11.07.2016 Sanitation Improvement Project 19061 13 IDP-189 Goa 14.09.2007/ 0 0 388.38 863.08 3476.4 4425.83 Water Supply and 28.11.2017 Sewerage Project 22806 14 IDP-196 10.03.2008/ 2700 2700 2879.71 3709.61 2819.90 2935.72 Tamilnadu Urban 25.03.2015 Development Fund 8551 15 IDP-168 Bangalore 31.03.2006/ 0 0 135.78 569.23 1062.19 1623.66 Water Supply and 24.07.2016 Sewerage Project 28358

(II-2) 16 IDP-165 Bangalore 31.03.2005/ 427.32 579.45 8133.28 21347.67 31783.2 35197.77 Water 28.07.2015 1 Supply&Sewerage Project Phase II-I 41997 17 Guwahati Water 31.03.2009/ 0 0 0 939.19 2104.45 2523.27 Supply Project 28.07.2019 29453 18 Kolkata Solid 31.03.2006/ 23.83 135.47 241.91 528.14 712.42 985.74 Waste 24.07.2014 Management Improvement Project 3584 19 Husain Sagar Lake 31.03.2006/ 151.97 472.08 1075.77 2035.08 2530.14 2765.04 and Catchment 24.07.2016 Area Improvement Project 7729 20 Hogekakkal Water 10.03.2008/ 54.94 557.62 4079.16 10931.6 10931.68 Supply and 25.03.2017 8 Fluorosis Mitigation Project 22387 21 Hogekakkal Water 31.03.2009/ 0 0 0 1122.20 3650.14 3650.14 Supply and 28.07.2017 Fluorosis Mitigation Project2 17095

IRRIGATED LAND 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1854

DR. JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

(a) whether it is a fact that the total geographical area of cutivable land is 81 MHA, the gross irrigated area is only 14.3 MHA;

(b) if so, whether it is a fact that only 23.23 per cent of the total cropped area is irrigated in the drought districts, as compared to the all India average of 30.15 per cent;

(c) whether measures are taken to irrigate cultivable land in drought districts;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) As per the information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation, in the year 2009-10, the total agricultural /culturable land, gross irrigated and total cropped area in the country including drought districts is 182.466 MHa., 86.423 MHa. and 192.197 MHa respectively. The percentage of gross irrigated area over total cropped area is 44.96

(c) to (e) The State-wise details of Central Assistance (CA) released to Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during the last two years (2010-11 and 2011-12) to the projects benefiting Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) area and Desert Development Programme (DDP) area and utilisation thereof are at Annexure-I. No CA to the MMI projects benefiting DPAP area and DDP area has been released during the current year (2012-13). The Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) schemes benefiting DDP area are not

eligible for funding under AIBP. State-wise details of grant released for MI schemes including drought prone areas during the last two years and current year under AIBP and utilization thereof are given in Annexure-II.

ANNEXURE-I Annexure referred to in reply to the Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No:1854 to be answered on 10.12.2012 regarding "Irrigated land" State-wise details of Central Assistance (CA) released to Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) during the last two years (2010-11 & 2011-12) to the projects benefitting Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) area and Desert

PROPOSALS FOR WATER RESOURCES 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1855

DR.(SMT.) NAJMA A. HEPTULLA

(a) the number of proposals sent by Madhya Pradesh Government regarding water resources to the Central Government for clearance during the last three years and the current year;

(b) the number of proposals, out of these cleared, by Government along with the number of proposals lying pending; and

(c) by when the pending proposals are likely to be cleared by Government?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) During the last three years (2009, 2010 & 2011) and the current year (2012), 60 proposals of Major/Medium Irrigation Projects (50 New and 10 Revised) have been received in Central Water Commission (CWC) from Government of Madhya Pradesh.

(b) Out of the above 60 proposals received during the last three years, 19 proposals of Major/Medium Irrigation Projects, have been accepted by the Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources and compliance on 8 proposals is to be submitted by Government of Madhya Pradesh. 33 number of projects have been sent back to State Government to re-submit in proper format after compliance of the observation of CWC.

(c) Time taken for clearance of projects depends on the time taken by the project authorities in furnishing compliance to the comments/observations of CWC/ Central Agencies and submission of statutory clearance from agencies including Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and concurrence of State Finance Department.

IRRIGATION FACILITIES IN MAHARASHTRA 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1856

DR. KANWAR DEEP SINGH

(a) whether despite massive spending on irrigation over the past decade, Maharashtra’s irrigation potential has increased only by 0.1 per cent;

(b) if so, the details thereof, including the reasons behind such slow progress;

(c) whether any corrective steps are being taken to speed up the process;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (e) Information is being collected and will be placed on the table of the House.

VANASADHARA WATER DISPUTE TRIBUNAL 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1857

SHRI DILIP KUMAR TIRKEY

(a) whether the Vanasadhara Water Dispute Tribunal has been constituted and necessary logistics and support provided to the Tribunal to facilitate its smooth functioning; and

(b) if not, the details of the steps taken to ensure regular and smooth functioning and expeditious hearing by the Tribunal?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The Vansadhara Water Disputes Tribunal has been constituted by the Central Government on 24.2.2010 and the dispute related to Inter State Vansadhara River has been referred to it for adjudication. The logistic and support for the Vansadhara River Water Dispute has been provided as given below:-

The Government has sanctioned 14 temporary posts which has been filled of official staff car with driver and two attendants has been provided to the Chairman and to the Members of the Tribunal. The office space for the Tribunal has been allocated by Ministry of Water Resources, New Delhi and thereafter, two effective sittings of the Tribunal have been held in its new office premises. The functioning of the Tribunal commensurates with the provision of Section 5(2) of the Inter State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956.

POLICY FOR INTER LINKING OF RIVERS 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1858

SHRI PERVEZ HASHMI

(a) whether it is a fact that the policy for inter-linking of rivers has been formulated for the purpose of fulfilling the shortage of water throughout the country;

(b) whether sufficient water would be available for irrigation of the land and depletion of ground-water level would be checked and also whether the availability of potable water would surely increase with the implementation of the above-mentioned policy; and

(c) the details of the manner in which water would be made easily available through the said project?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component as per Annexure.

(b) & (c) Yes, It has been estimated that the implementation of National Perspective Plan is likely to would give benefit of 25 million hectares of irrigation from surface waters, 10 million hectares by increased use of ground waters, raising the ultimate irrigation potential from 140 million hectares to 175 million hectares and generation of 34 million Kilo Watts of power, apart from the incidental benefits of flood control, navigation, water supply, fisheries, salinity and pollution control etc.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. + 1858 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING POLICY FOR INTER-LINKING OF RIVER. STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed

2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * - FR completed (Taken up by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up

Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 28. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 29. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

REGULATION OF EXTRACTION OF GROUNDWATER 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1859

SHRI MOTILAL VORA

(a) whether the Prime Minister, in view of decreasing availability of water, has stressed upon brining forward a legislation to regulate the extraction of groundwater;

(b) if so, the steps being taken by Government in this regard;

(c) whether Government would urgently put a curb on private companies engaged in exploiting groundwater; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) The Hon’ble Prime Minister, in his speech at the inaugural ceremony of India Water Week on April 10, 2012 while expressing concern over the scarcity of water in the Country, had indicated that the present legal situation gives every land holder the right to pump unlimited quantities of water from a bore well on his own ground and there is no regulation of ground water extraction and no coordination among the competing users. He had advocated the need to move to a situation where ground water can be treated as a common property resource and referred to a suggestion for a broad over-arching National Legal Framework of general principles on water to pave ways for essential legislation on water governance in every State.

(b) A Model Bill has been circulated by the Ministry of Water Resources to all the States/ Union Territories to enable them to enact groundwater legislation for its regulation and development. The Ministry has also evolved a draft National Water Policy, 2012 recommending a National Water Framework Law comprising general principles to lead the way for essential legislation on water governance in every State of the Union. (c) & (d) Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has fixed norms for abstraction of groundwater by industry using water as raw material. CGWA evaluates proposals based on guidelines/ criteria for evaluation of proposals and specific technical studies for issuing ‘No Objection Certificate’ for withdrawal of groundwater for new industry / project falling in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical areas in the Country. Random inspections of the industries are carried out to ensure that the conditions laid down in the ‘No Objection Certificate’, such as limiting withdrawals to the prescribed limit, artificial recharge to augment ground water resources, ground water quality and water level monitoring and recycling / reuse of water are not violated. Further, it issues directions to large and medium industries using groundwater in the over-exploited and critical areas to take up water conservation measures.

FUNDS FOR IRRIGATION 10th December, 2012

RSQ 1860

SMT SMIRTI ZUBIN IRANI

(a) the details of allocation and utilization of funds for irrigation given by the Ministry during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period, State-wise and yearwise; and

(b) how much funds were allocated and utilized by the Gujarat Government on irrigation during the same period?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) As per information provided by the Planning Commission, year-wise allocation of funds for irrigation by the Union Government and State-wise utilisation thereof during the Eleventh Plan Period, including that of State Government of Gujarat is enclosed at Annexure.

INCREASE IN IRRIGATED AREA 17th December, 2012

RSQ *328

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) (a) whether as per the latest available report on ''the Land Use Statistics at a Glance 2009- 10'', the net irrigated area as percentage of net sown area has increased from 44.8 per cent in 2007-08 to 44.9 per cent in 2008-09 and further to 45.2 per cent in 2009-10;

(b) what is the present scenario;

(c) out of the net irrigated area, how much is by surface water and how much is by groundwater, State- wise; and

(d) whether race for bringing more and more land under irrigation would lead to irreversible depletion of groundwater?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *328 REGARDING INCREASE IN IRRIGATED AREA BY DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2012.

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The net irrigated area as percentage of net sown area has increased from 44.77% in 2007-08 to 45.18% in 2009-10. However, data is available only till 2009-10 and the present position is yet to be compiled.

(c) During 2009-10, out of 632.6 lakh hectare net irrigated area, contribution of surface water is 242.2 lakh hectare (Canals 167.0 lakh hectare, Tanks 16.4 lakh hectare and others 58.8 lakh hectare) and that of ground water 390.4 lakh hectare (Tube-wells 289.5 lakh hectare and other wells 100.9 lakh hectare).

State-wise details for the years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10, as furnished by Ministry of Agriculture, are at Annexure-I.

(d) Increase in withdrawal of groundwater for bringing more land under irrigation may lead to further depletion in groundwater levels. The declining trend of groundwater levels can be arrested/ reversed by adopting appropriate artificial recharge and water conservation measures along with regulation of groundwater withdrawal and more efficient use of water.

Government Private Total Tube-Wells Other Wells

WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS IN JHARKHAND 17th December, 2012

RSQ *339

SHRI DHIRAJ PRASAD SAHU

(a) whether Government has received any proposals from the Jharkhand Government regarding water resources projects;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of projects, out of them, lying pending with Government and the steps taken by Government to clear them?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO. *339 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS IN JHARKHAND

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c) 19 Detailed Project Reports of major and medium irrigation /multipurpose projects have been submitted by the Jharkhand Government for techno-economic clearance. Out of them, 7 projects have been cleared and granted techno-economic clearance while 12 projects have been sent back to State Government for compliance to the observations of Central Water Commission on hydrological aspects and for submission of statutory clearances from Ministry of Tribal Affairs/ Ministry of Environment & Forests. Two proposals (a) Raisa Reservoir Project and (b) Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project have also been received in September, 2012 and December, 2012 respectively for assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP). Regarding Raisa Reservoir Project, State Government has been requested to furnish clarifications regarding physical and financial progress, land acquisition certificates etc. in October, 2012. Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project is under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme funding and central grant of Rs. 335.54 Crore was released in 2011-12. Further, 118 number of proposals for minor Irrigation schemes which had been received in November, 2012, have been returned for obtaining prior clearance of State Technical Advisory Committee.

WATER LEVEL IN RESERVOIRS 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2622

SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN

(a) whether it is a fact that there is fall in water level in reservoirs;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last four years, State-wise and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the corrective steps being taken, so far?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) As informed by Central Water Commission (CWC), water level in reservoirs falls when inflow into reservoir is less than withdrawal of water usually after monsoon for various purposes. The state wise detail of water level for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 at the end of monsoon i.e. as on 30th September, in 84 important reservoirs monitored by CWC are given in the Annexure.

(c) Water being state subject, utilization of available water for various purposes vis-à-vis water level/ live storage is within the purview of respective State Governments. However, where necessary on a review of the storage available in the monitored reservoirs, the Ministry of Water Resources reviews issues Advisory to all the State Governments to make judicious use of water. ANNEXURE Full Water Level in metre at the end of monsoon Sl. Reservoir i.e. as on 30th September during the year Name of Reservoir State No. Level in 2009 2010 2011 2012 metre Andhra 1 SRISAILAM Pradesh 269.75 269.55 269.65 267.9 263 Andhra 2 NAGARJUNA SAGAR Pradesh 179.83 163.46 178.73 178.73 161.06 Andhra 3 SRIRAMSAGAR Pradesh 332.54 325.74 332.54 332.48 327.96 Andhra 4 SOMASILA Pradesh 100.58 89.17 97.26 97.86 91.16 Andhra 5 LOWER MANAIR Pradesh 280.42 267.71 280.42 280.1 270.45 6 TENUGHAT Jharkhand 269.14 261.12 259.89 259.48 259.98 7 MAITHON Jharkhand 146.3 149.01 146.64 147.67 147.31 8 PANCHET HILL Jharkhand 124.97 127.39 125.83 126.32 126.48 9 KONAR Jharkhand 425.81 425.2 420.35 426 424.57 10 TILAIYA Jharkhand 368.81 369.9 364.83 369.52 368.53 11 UKAI Gujarat 105.16 98.96 103.59 104.31 104.18 12 SABARMATI(DHAROI) Gujarat 189.59 183.09 186.68 189.55 189.15 13 KADANA Gujarat 127.7 125.45 125.71 127.71 127.71 14 SHETRUNJI Gujarat 55.53 53.37 55.53 55.42 49.77 15 BHADAR Gujarat 107.89 105 107.9 107.9 99.94 16 DAMANGANGA Gujarat 79.86 79.15 79.65 79.35 78.45 17 DANTIWADA Gujarat 184.1 164.9 173.23 184.07 178.22 18 PANAM Gujarat 127.41 117.95 123.6 127.52 127.41 19 SARDAR SAROVAR Gujarat 121.92 121 121.34 121.94 121.62 20 KARJAN Gujarat 115.25 114.82 115.05 114.84 113.8 GOBIND SAGAR Himachal 21 (BHAKRA) Pradesh 512.06 499.56 512.27 511.84 505.19 Himachal 22 PONG DAM(BEAS) Pradesh 423.67 407.99 424.59 423.46 422.58 23 KRISHNARAJA SAGARA Karnataka 752.5 751.99 751.14 751.77 747.84 24 TUNGABHADRA Karnataka 497.74 497.72 497.74 497.67 497.33 25 GHATAPRABHA(HIDKAL) Karnataka 662.95 662.95 662.95 661.8 660.99

26 BHADRA Karnataka 657.76 657.75 657.27 657.5 653.71 27 LINGANAMAKKI Karnataka 554.43 553.98 552 550 551.37 28 NARAYANPUR Karnataka 492.25 492.17 491.72 490.77 491.96 29 MALAPRABHA(RENUKA) Karnataka 633.83 630.63 631.82 633.37 627.81 30 KABINI Karnataka 696.16 694.77 694.18 695.12 692.96 31 HEMAVATHY Karnataka 890.63 890.46 888.8 889.68 887.57 32 HARANGI Karnataka 871.42 871.37 871.2 870.76 869.03 33 SUPA Karnataka 564 549.13 547.86 558.48 548.55 34 VANI VILAS SAGAR Karnataka 652.28 637.96 639.15 643.65 640.43 35 ALMATTI Karnataka 519.6 519.6 519.6 519.59 519.39 36 GERUSOPPA Karnataka 55 54.55 51.04 48.4 50.56 37 KALLADA(PARAPPAR) Kerala 115.82 109.8 112.63 114.98 94.22 38 IDAMALAYAR Kerala 169 161.9 157.56 168.6 148.76 39 IDUKKI Kerala 732.43 721.41 724.44 729.06 710.79 40 KAKKI Kerala 981.46 978.92 974.22 977.6 962.72 41 PERIYAR Kerala 867.41 862.11 861.31 861.33 861.59 Madhya 42 GANDHI SAGAR Pradesh 399.9 388.07 386.8 396.81 398.48 Madhya 43 TAWA Pradesh 355.4 355.37 355.4 355.4 344.43 Madhya 44 BARGI Pradesh 422.76 416.45 422.7 422.76 422.76 Madhya 45 BANSAGAR Pradesh 341.64 330.71 334.02 341.69 341.63 Madhya 46 INDIRA SAGAR Pradesh 262.13 259.38 259.65 259 261.77 47 MINIMATA BANGO Chhattisgarh 359.66 350.8 351.68 359.5 358.25 48 MAHANADI Chhattisgarh 348.7 345.32 348.49 348.67 348.26 49 JAYAKWADI(PAITHAN) Maharashtra 463.91 458.19 461.2 461.71 455.74 50 KOYANA Maharashtra 657.9 658.5 659.44 657.2 658.72 51 BHIMA(UJJANI) Maharashtra 496.83 495.26 496.83 496 491.63 52 ISAPUR Maharashtra 441 427.37 440.99 440.26 435.86 53 MULA Maharashtra 552.3 546.2 551.03 552.3 546.06 54 YELDARI Maharashtra 461.77 449.52 461.77 460.28 449.58 55 GIRNA Maharashtra 398.07 387.29 388.86 390.4 386.09 56 KHADAKVASLA Maharashtra 582.47 580.34 581.13 581.31 580.16 57 UPPER VAITARNA Maharashtra 603.5 600.46 603.5 603.41 602.22 58 UPPER TAPI Maharashtra 214 214 213.99 213.65 213.51 59 PENCH(TOTLADOH) Maharashtra 490 486.83 489.6 480 489.92 60 UPPER WARDHA Maharashtra 342.5 341.65 342.5 342.5 342.5 61 HIRAKUD Orissa 192.02 189.9 192.02 192.02 192.01 62 BALIMELA Orissa 462.08 446.2 458.14 447.08 455.49 63 SALANADI Orissa 82.3 70.62 65.68 79.2 67.89 64 RENGALI Orissa 123.5 119.98 118.21 123.44 123.64 65 MACHKUND(JALAPUT) Orissa 838.16 833.2 836.52 837.54 837.44 66 UPPER KOLAB Orissa 858 849.78 855.61 850.61 856.45

67 UPPER INDRAVATI Orissa 642 637.9 638.45 631.8 640.4 68 THEIN DAM Punjab 527.91 499.03 524 523.87 521.12 69 MAHI BAJAJ SAGAR Rajasthan 280.75 274.55 274.35 281.5 281.45 70 JHAKAM Rajasthan 359.5 352.2 351.35 359.75 359.75 71 RANA PRATAP SAGAR Rajasthan 352.81 348.38 349.02 340.94 352.77 72 LOWER BHAWANI Tamilnadu 278.89 270.93 269.99 273.72 259.22 73 METTUR(STANLEY) Tamilnadu 240.79 234.79 226.93 230.8 226.95 74 VAIGAI Tamilnadu 279.2 275.02 276.73 273.92 267.54 75 PARAMBIKULAM Tamilnadu 556.26 556.15 550.34 556.19 545.82 76 ALIYAR Tamilnadu 320.04 319.58 319.84 320.01 308.98 77 SHOLAYAR Tamilnadu 1002.79 1002.57 1000.18 1003.03 1002.91 78 GUMTI Tripura 93.55 89.35 90.35 88.85 88.45 Uttar 79 MATATILA Pradesh 308.46 307.76 308.27 308.46 308.46 Uttar 80 RIHAND Pradesh 268.22 259.24 258.17 265.42 264.14 81 RAMGANGA Uttarakhand 365.3 337.7 364.23 361.18 352.56 82 TEHRI Uttarakhand 830 820 823.6 819.1 823.7 West 83 MAYURAKSHI Bengal 121.31 118.51 114.99 119.76 115.32 West 84 KANGSABATI Bengal) 134.14 131.08 125.38 132.34 131.92

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR IRRIGATION SCHEME IN JHARKHAND 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2623

SHRI DHIRAJ PRASAD SAHU

(a) the irrigation schemes of Jharkhand which have received foreign assistance;

(b) the amount of foreign assistance received during the last two years, schemewise;

(c) extent of works undertaken during the said period;

(d) the irrigation proposals lying pending with the Central Government and the reasons for their pendency; and

(d) by when these proposals are likely to be cleared?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) No irrigation scheme of Jharkhand has received foreign assistance.

(b) & (c) Do not arise.

(d) No irrigation proposal for foreign assistance has been submitted by the State Government of Jharkhand.

(e) Does not arise.

REGIONAL INTER LINKING OF RIVERS 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2624

DR. CHANDAN MITRA

(a) whether Government undertook a number of feasibility studies on the regional (a) interlinking of rivers in the past;

(b) whether a feasibility report on the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal, Par-Tapi- Narmada and Damanganga-Pinjal links has been completed;

(c) if so, the steps taken by Government over the past year for implementation of report in relation to these links;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether Government has discussed this issue with concerned State Governments; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes Sir, the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises of two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component as per Annexure.

(b) Yes Sir, NWDA have completed the feasibility report of the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (P-K-C), Par-Tapi- Narmada(P-T-N) and Damanganga-Pinjal (D-P) links.

(c) to (f) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, Damanganga – Pinjal, Par – Tapi – Narmada have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).

DPR works of the links is to be taken up only after receiving the consent of States involved.

After receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. A tripartite MOU for preparation of DPRs of both these links was signed by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Minister for Water Resources on 3.05.2010 in the august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister. The DPRs of these links are under progress.

Efforts are in progress to arrive at consensus on the Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link through deliberations with the concerned States of Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan for preparation of DPR.

Implementation of Inter Linking of Rivers (ILR) involves various steps such as preparation of FRs of links, negotiation and consensus among concerned States, agreement with neighbouring countries if link involve area lying

in other countries, preparation of DPRs of the projects and structures identified for the link, clearance from appraisal agencies which include clearance by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), clearance by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), techno-economic clearance by Technical Advisory Committee of MoWR, investment clearance by Planning Commission and funding of the project.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2624 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING REGIONAL INTER LINKING OF RIVER.

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * - FR completed (Taken up by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up

Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 30. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 31. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER AIBP 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2625

SHRI DILIPBHAI PANDYA

(a) whether Government has received letters from the Chief Minister of Gujarat dated 17 January, 2011, 17 May, 2011 and 21 June, 2011 for considering Desert Development Programme (DDP) area at par with Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) area for providing financial assistance under AIBP;

(b) if so, the steps taken for its consideration;

(c) whether Government has in the past approved considering DDP area at par with DPAP area in the case of two projects of Punjab and for one project in Karnataka; and

(d) if so, whether the same benefits should not be extended to other projects in the country, at the earliest?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Issue of providing Central Assistance (CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefited Programme (AIBP) to the Projects of DDP areas on a par with the projects benefiting Drought Prone Areas programme (DPAP) has been considered in the Ministry of Water Resources. The AIBP scheme formulated for the XII Plan proposes CA for projects benefits DDP areas on a par with those benefitting DPAP areas, however, modification of the AIBP norms is required. The scheme requires clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) and the Union Cabinet.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) Modifications to the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) requires clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) and the Union Cabinet.

ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE PROJECTS 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2626

SHRI DILIP KUMAR TIRKEY

(a) the status of Artificial Recharge Projects in Odisha during 2003-04;

(b) whether four Projects have been completed;

(c) whether presently 14 Artificial Recharge Projects costing ` 4.064 crores are being implemented by the Directorate of GWS&I under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Eleventh Five Year Plan through the Central Ground Water Board; and

(d) whether these projects would be completed during 2012-13?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Four artificial recharge projects, sanctioned under the Central Sector Scheme of “Study of Recharge to Ground Water” during the IXth Plan, were implemented by the Directorate of Ground Water Survey & Investigation (GWS&I), Government of Odisha during 2003-2004. These four projects have since been completed.

(c) Presently, 14 Artificial Recharge Projects costing Rs 4.6436 crore and sanctioned during XIth Plan under ‘Ground Water Management & Regulation’ scheme of Central Ground Water Board are being implemented by the Directorate of GWS&I in the State of Odisha.

(d) The implementing agency, Directorate of GWS&I, Government of Odisha have informed that the projects are likely to be completed by the end of 2012-13.

SCHEMES UNDER AIBP IN RAJASTHAN 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2627

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) the details of schemes/programmes being undertaken under AIBP in Rajasthan during the last five years, year- wise, scheme-wise and district-wise;

(b) the details of money allocated, sanctioned, released and utilized for each of the above project during the above period;

(c) whether it is a fact that there are some delays in some schemes;

(d) if so, the reasons for the delay and by when each of the delayed schemes would be completed; and

(e) what special emphasis the Ministry is making during the Twelfth Five Year Plan for the State under AIBP?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) The details of the MMI projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefited Programme (AIBP) in Rajasthan along with the Central Assistance (CA) released by the Government, district benefitted, year of inclusion in AIBP, target year of completion and the expenditure incurred during the last five years is given at Annexure-I and the details of Surface MI Schemes is at Annexure-II.

(c) & (d) Yes sir. The reasons for delay in the MMI schemes, the target year of completion and the revised target year of completion as per the Memorandum of Under Standing (MOU)/Planning Commission is given at Annexure-I and for Surface MI Scheme is also given at Annexure-II.

(e) CA under AIBP is provided to the projects as per the eligibility criteria of the AIBP guideline in force. Some reform measures in the AIBP scheme are proposed in the 12th Plan but no specific emphasis on any particular state has been suggested.

Annexure-I Status of ongoing projects under AIBP including detailsof Central Assistance released and expenditure during last 5years for the State of Rajasthan.

(Rs. in Crores.)

Maj/ Year of CLA/Grant Expenditure Target Revised Sl. State/ Project District Med/ Inclusio released up up to year ofyear of Reasons No Name Benefited ERM n in to 31.03.2012 completioncompletion for delay AIBP 31.03.2012

RAJASTHAN

Sriganganagar, Bikaner, 2013-14 1. IGNP Stage-II Maj. Churu, 1997-98 0.0 241.81 2000-01 as per Barmer, Delay in P.C Jodhpur land acquisition, &

Narmada Jalore 2012-13 2. Maj. 1998-99 496.337 517.53 2001-02 Canal & as per Delay in Barme MOU land r acquisition,

Mod. of Gang ERM 2012-13 3. Sriganganagar 2000-2001 27.515 90.43 2008-09 Canal (Maj) as per Delay in MOU land acquisition,

Note: For IGNP Stage II Project, no AIBP proposal received since 2006‐07.

CLA ‐ Central loan assistance, MoU ‐ Memorandum of Understanding PC ‐ Planning Commission

Annexure-II

STATE : RAJASTHAN DETAILS OF SURFACE MI SCHEMES OF RAJASTHAN DURING LAST FIVE YEARS (Rs. in lakhs) Sl. Name of Distt. Block Specifi Cost under Year of Target Funds Expenditur Potential Reasons for delay No scheme c area AIB inclusio date of rele e incurred created . P n under completio ase upto AIBP n d so March, far 2012 1 Anwa Kota Sangod DPAP 153.95 2009- 31-3-2012 A total 2.1 10 central 8 Work stopped due to grant non clearance from amoungin MOEF 2 Kishorpur Kota Sangod DPAP 166.58 2009- 31-3-2012g to Rs. 0.6 a 10 1417.00 5 Work stopped due to lakhs was non clearance from released to MOEF 3 Semli Baran Shahbad DPAP 669.00 2009- 31-3-2012 Govt. of 1168.60 44 Complete Phatak 10 Rajasthan 8 d on time 4 Ladpura Kota Sangod DPAP 154.77 2009- 31-3-2012for 0.5 Not viable as BC ratio i 10 completio 0 less than one n of 7 therefore, t MI be propose

schemes for deletion. 5 Danta Kota Sangod DPAP 167.46 2009- 31-3-2012of 1.0 Scheme completed 10 Rajasthan 7 under under NAREGA. AIBP Therefore, to be proposed for deletion 6 Bhimni Jhalawar Dug DPAP 1625.44 2009- 31-3-2012 721.79 Likely to be completed 10 during 2013-14. 7 Bhanwar Chittorgar Pratapgar Tribal 1035.00 2009- 31-3-2012 72.39 Likely to be completed Semla h h 10 during 2013-14. Total : 3972.20 1967.18 448.00 7

INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2628

DR. JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

(a) whether Government has prepared feasibility and detailed project report of interlinking of various rivers across the country;

(b) if so, the present status of the report''s implementation; and

(c) by when the interlinking of rivers is likely to be completed?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) &(b) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of National Perspective Plan (NPP) and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has already identified 14 links under Himalayan Component and 16 links under Peninsular Rivers Component as per Annexure.

NWDA has completed feasibility reports of 14 Water transfer links under Peninsular Component and 2 links under Himalayan component (Indian portion).

Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for taking up their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). It has been decided that the DPR of K-B link will be prepared in two phases. DPR of one priority link namely Ken-Betwa (Phase-I) has been completed and NWDA has taken up the survey & investigation works of Phase– II of the K-B link project. The Ken-Betwa link project has been included in the list of National Projects.

Further, after receiving the concurrence of the concerned states, NWDA has taken up the DPRs of two more priority links namely Par-Tapi-Narmada & Damanganga-Pinjal. A tripartite MOU for preparation of DPRs of both these links was signed by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Minister for Water Resources on 3.05.2010 in august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister. The DPRs of these two links are under progress. Efforts are in progress to arrive at consensus on the other priority link viz. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal through deliberations with the concerned States of Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan for preparation of DPR.

Another priority link namely Godavari (Polavaram) –Krishna (Vijayawada) is part of the Polavaram project of the Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up the above project including link component as per their own planning

(c) The specific time frame for completion of the individual link project can be identified only after the DPR is techno-economically approved.

Implementation of Inter Linking of Rivers (ILR) involves various steps such as preparation of FRs of links, negotiation and consensus among concerned States, agreement with neighbouring countries if link involve area lying in other countries, preparation of DPRs of the projects and structures identified for the link, clearance from appraisal agencies which include clearance by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), clearance by Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), techno-economic clearance by Technical Advisory Committee of MoWR, investment clearance by Planning Commission and funding of the project.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a)& (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2012 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVER.

STATUS OF WATER TRANSFER LINKS IDENTIFIED FOR PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS (FR) BY NWDA

Peninsular Rivers Development Component

1. Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link - FR completed 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link * - FR completed (Taken up by the state as per their own proposal) 3. Godavari (Inchampalli) - Krishna ( Pulichintala)link - FR completed 4. Godavari (Inchampalli ) - Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) link - FR completed 5. Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) - Pennar (Somasila ) link - FR completed 6. Krishna (Srisailam) - Pennar link - FR completed 7. Krishna (Almatti) - Pennar link - FR completed 8. Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link - FR completed 9. Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar link - FR completed 10. Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal link* - FR completed 11. Damanganga – Pinjal link* - FR completed & DPR started 12. Par – Tapi – Narmada link* - FR completed & DPR started 13. Ken – Betwa link* - DPR (Phase-I) Completed 14. Pamba – Achankovil – Vaippar link - FR completed. 15. Netravati - Hemavati Link - PFR completed 16. Bedti - Varda link - FR work taken up

Himalayan Rivers Development Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link - Entirely lies in Nepal 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link - S&I works taken up 3. Gandak-Ganga link - S&I works completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 5. Sarda-Yamuna link - FR completed (for Indian portion) 6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link - S&I works completed 7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link - S&I works completed 8. Chunar(at Ganga)-Sone Barrage link - S&I works completed 9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link - S&I works taken up 10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up 11. Jogighopa(at Brahmaputra)-Tista-Ganga at Farakka (Alternate to M-S-T-G) link - S&I works taken up

32. Ganga (Farakka)-Sunderbans link - S&I works completed 33. Ganga-Damodar-Subernarekha link - S&I works completed 14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link - S&I works completed

* Priority links PFR- Pre-Feasibility Report; FR- Feasibility Report; DPR- Detailed Project Report S&I - Survey & Investigation in Indian portion

REHABILITATION OF PERSONS DISPLACED DUE TO PANCHESHWAR DAM 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2629

SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH MAHRA

(a) whether the survey of the villages likely to be affected by the construction of Pancheshwar Dam at Champawat in Uttarakhand and the assessment of the height thereof have been made;

(b) if so, the number of villages and households to be affected and the height of the Dam;

(c) whether any plan has been worked out to rehabilitate the households to be displaced; and

(d) if so, the places where the displaced are likely to be rehabilitated?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) & (b) Yes, sir. As per the Environmental Impact Assessment Study carried out by M/s WAPCOS on the proposed Pancheswar Project, a total of 8 (Eight) Nos. villages in Champawat District are likely to be affected. The village wise household details are as under:

SL No. Name of the village No of Households 1. Pathalati 22 2. Mirtoli 56 3. Netra 29 4. Baram 21 5. Birgola 27 6. Bakoria 19 7. Khai-Kot Tall 55 8. Solar 32

While Preparing Detailed Project Report of the above Project, assessment for the height of the dam has been made by CWC and the height of Dam has been fixed as 315m. (c) Since the Project has not yet been taken up for implementation, no plan has been worked out for resettlement. (d) The places where the displaced are likely to be rehabilitated would be decided by State Authorities on Indian Side when the Project would be taken up for implementation after agreement with Nepal.

LOAN FOR RENGALI PROJECT 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2630

SHRI RABINARAYAN MOHAPATRA: SHRI RAMACHANDRA KHUNTIA

(a) whether Left Bank Canal Phase-II and Right Bank Canal Project of the Rengali Irrigation Project is delayed for the clearance by the Ministry of Environment and Forests;

(b) if so, the details of steps taken for clearing those projects; and

(c) whether there is any possibility of getting Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) loan for excavation for these projects in near future?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (c) “In principle” approval for the total forest area of 2107 ha. required for Rengali Irrigation Project (Both LBC & RBC) was accorded by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in the month of November,1996. StageII clearance for 812 ha. has been obtained by the Project Authority in the first phase. Approval for balance 1295 ha. of Forest Land is to be obtained by the State Government.

Rengali Irrigation Sub-Project, LBC-II –Phase-I from RD 30 km to 71.313 km is already under implementation with JICA loan assistance in various tranches. Tranche-I and Tranche –II for JICA assistance had been closed. Tranche- III for JICA assistance is ongoing and its scheduled closing date is 24.11.2015. Rengali Irrigation Sub-Project, LBC- II–Phase-II from RD 71.313 km to 141.00 km. is also proposed for JICA assistance. The revised estimated cost of Rengali Irrigation Sub-Project (LBC-II-from RD 30 km to 141.00 km.) was accepted by the Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR) at the 105th meeting held on 25.6.2010 and was accorded investment clearance by Planning Commission in September 2010 for Rs 1958.34 crores (Rs. 884.30 crores for Phase-I & Rs. 1074.04 crores for Phase-II) at 2009-10 price level. The project proposal for JICA loan assistance has been recommended by Central Water Commission (CWC).

POLAVARAM MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2631

SHRI DILIP KUMAR TIRKEY

(a) whether Polavaram Multipurpose Project has been declared as a National Project or not; and

(b) if so, the basis thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) A new project is declared as national project after ascertaining its eligibility for assistance, which includes investment clearance from Planning Commission, clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) /Project Investment Board , recommendation of the High Powered Steering Committee and approval of Union Cabinet. The Project was discussed at the EFC meeting held on 5.3.2010 and it was decided that State Government may work out realistic cost & implementation programme of the project and the Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR) would obtain clear views of Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MOTA) and Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF). The cost of the project has been updated at 2010-11 price level, however, investment clearance from the Planning Commission for the revised cost is awaited.

NEW NATIONAL WATER POLICY 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2632

SHRI OM PRAKASH MATHUR

(a) whether Government proposes to implement any new National Water Policy including Interlinking River Policy to facilitate better distribution of water and also to check its misuse;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with role of State Governments in this regard;

(c) the comparative details of water policies of 1987, 2002 and 2012, sector- wise;

(d) the Supreme Court''s Judgment on inter-linking policy and reaction of Government thereto; and

(e) how much time would be required to formulate and implement its new National Water Policy?

(a) & (b) Ministry of Water Resources has evolved the Draft National Water Policy (2012) to meet the present challenges in the water sector. The salient features of the Draft National Water Policy (2012) are at Annexure I. State Governments have been actively involved while drafting the Policy. The National Water Board comprising of Chief Secretaries of all the States and Secretaries of related Union Ministries considered the draft National Water Policy (2012) at its Meeting held on 7th June, 2012. Thereafter, the National Water Resources Council with Chief Ministers of all States as members is to consider and adopt the draft National Water Policy (2012) arrived at as per deliberations in the National Water Board. There is no proposal at present for a separate Interlinking River Policy. However, the draft National Water Policy (2012) stipulates that inter basin transfers of water should be considered on the basis of merits of each case after evaluating the environmental, economic and social impacts of such transfers.

(c) The comparative details of National Water Policies of 1987, 2002 and draft National Water Policy (2012), sector-wise, are at Annexure II. (d) The Supreme Court in its order dated 27.02.2012 has directed the Union of India and particularly the Ministry of Water Resources to forth with constitute a Committee to be called ‘Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers’. Accordingly, the Government is constituting the High Power Committee for interlinking of rivers as per the direction of the Supreme Court. The nomination from the States involved in the Inter-linking of rivers have been called for. (e) The draft National Water Policy (2012) is to be considered by the National Water Resources Council (NWRC) for adoption. Thereafter, the National Water Policy would be recommended to all States for implementation.

Annexure I

(Annexure I referred to in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 2632 to be answered on 17.12.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy.)

SALIENT FEATURES OF REVISED DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012)

11. Emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys, amendment of Irrigation Acts, Indian Easements Act, 1882, etc.

12. Water, after meeting the pre-emptive needs for safe drinking water and sanitation, achieving food security, supporting poor people dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and high priority allocation for minimum eco-system needs, be treated as economic good so as to promote its conservation and efficient use.

13. Ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime.

14. Adaptation strategies in view of climate change for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized.

15. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water.

16. Setting up of Water Regulatory Authority has been recommended. Incentivization of recycle and re-use has been recommended.

17. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction.

18. Removal of large disparity in stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas has been recommended.

19. Water resources projects and services should be managed with community participation. Wherever the State Governments or local governing bodies so decide, the private sector can be encouraged to become a service provider in public private partnership model to meet agreed terms of service delivery, including penalties for failure.

20. Adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation.

Annexure II

(Annexure II referred to in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 2632 to be answered on 17.12.2012 in the Rajya Sabha regarding New National Water Policy)

COMPARASION OF PROVISIONS OF NATIONAL WATER POLICIES 1987, 2002 AND DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012)

Sl. No. Sector Description National Water Policy National Water Policy Draft National Water Policy (1987) (2002) (2012) 1. Perspective for National perspectives. National perspectives. Integrated perspective considering Water Resources local, regional, State and national Planning context

Sl. No. Sector Description National Water Policy National Water Policy Draft National Water Policy (1987) (2002) (2012) 2. Information System Standardized national Standardized national All water related data, should be information system information system integrated with well-defined procedures and formats to ensure online updation and transfer of data to facilitate development of database for informed decision making in the management of water 3. Water Resources Hydrological unit such as Hydrological unit such as a Integrated Water Resources Planning a drainage basin as a drainage basin as a whole, or Management taking river basin / whole, or a sub-basin a sub-basin sub-basin as a unit, should be the main principle for planning, development and management of water resources 4. Institutio-nal Appropriate organisations Appropriate river basin There is a need for comprehensive Mechanism should be established for organisations should be legislation for optimum the planned development established for the planned development of inter-State rivers and management of a development and and river valleys and to enable river basin as a whole. management of a river basin establishment of basin authorities as a whole or sub-basins, with appropriate powers to plan, wherever necessary. manage and regulate utilization of water resource in the basins. 5. Water Allocation Drinking water accorded Drinking water accorded Safe drinking water and sanitation Priorities highest priority followed highest priority followed by defined as pre-emptive needs by irrigation, hydro- irrigation, hydro-power, followed by high priority power, navigation, ecology, navigation, allocation for other domestic industries, etc. industries, etc. needs (including needs of animals), achieving food security, supporting sustenance agriculture and minimum eco-system needs. 6. Project Planning Water resource Water resource development All water resources projects, development projects projects should as far as including hydro power projects, should as far as possible possible be planned and should be planned to the extent be planned and developed developed as multipurpose feasible as multi-purpose projects as multipurpose projects. projects. with provision of storage to derive maximum benefit from available topology and water resources 7. Environmental Flow No specific mention Minimum flow should be A portion of river flows should be in Rivers except providing for the ensured in the perennial kept aside to meet ecological preservation of the streams for maintaining needs ensuring that the quality of environment ecology and social proportional low and high flow and the ecological considerations. releases correspond in time balance. closely to the natural flow regime. 8. Ground-water Exploitation of ground Exploitation of ground water Declining ground water levels in development water resources should be resources should be so over-exploited areas need to be so regulated as not to regulated as not to exceed the arrested by introducing improved exceed the recharging recharging possibilities, as technologies of water use, possibilities, as also to also to ensure social equity. incentivizing efficient water use ensure social equity. and encouraging community based management of aquifers. 9. Access to safe Adequate drinking water Adequate safe drinking water Minimum quantity of potable drinking Water facilities should be facilities should be provided water for essential health and provided to the entire to the entire population both hygiene to all its citizens, population both in urban in urban and in rural areas. available within easy reach of the and in rural areas by household, must be ensured. 1991. 10. Inter-basin transfer Water should be made Water should be made Inter-basin transfers are not available to water short available to water short areas merely for increasing production areas by transfer from by transfer from other areas but also for meeting basic human other areas including including transfers from one need and achieving equity and transfers from one river river basin to another, based social justice. Inter-basin transfers basin to another, based on on a national perspective, of water should be considered on a national perspective, after taking into account the the basis of merits of each case after taking into account requirements of the areas / after evaluating the the requirements of the basins. environmental, economic and areas/basins. social impacts of such transfers.

Sl. No. Sector Description National Water Policy National Water Policy Draft National Water Policy (1987) (2002) (2012) 11. Water Use Efficiency The efficiency of Efficiency of utilisation in all The “project” and the “basin” utilisation in all the the diverse uses of water water use efficiencies need to be diverse uses of water should be optimised and an improved through continuous should be improved and awareness of water as a water balance and water an awareness of water as scarce resource should be accounting studies. An a scarce resource should fostered. institutional arrangement for be fostered. promotion, regulation and evolving mechanisms for efficient use of water at basin/sub-basin level will be established for this purpose at the national level. 12. Water Pricing Water rates should be Water charges should cover at Water Regulatory Authority adequate to cover the least the operation and should be set up to fix water annual maintenance and maintenance charges of tariffs with provision of operation charges and a providing the service initially differential pricing for the pre- part of the fixed costs. and a part of the capital costs emptive and high priority uses of subsequently. water. 13. Participatory Water Efforts should be made to Water Users’ Associations Community based water Management involve farmers and the local bodies should be management should be progressively in various involved in the operation, institutionalized and strengthened. aspects of management of maintenance and management irrigation systems, of water infrastructures / Water Users Associations should particularly in water facilities at appropriate levels be given statutory powers to distribution and progressively, with a view to collect and retain a portion of collection of water rates. eventually transfer the water charges, manage the management of such facilities volumetric quantum of water to the user groups / local allotted to them and maintain the bodies. distribution system in their jurisdiction 14. Flood management Emphasis on non- Emphasis on non-structural While every effort should be structural measures, such measures, such as flood made to avert water related as flood forecasting and forecasting and warning, disasters like floods and droughts, warning and flood plain flood plain zoning and flood through structural and non- zoning, so as to reduce proofing, so as to reduce the structural measures, emphasis the recurring expenditure recurring expenditure on should be on preparedness for on flood relief. flood relief. flood / drought with coping mechanisms as an option. Greater emphasis should be placed on rehabilitation of natural drainage system. 15. Gap between Concerted efforts, such as Concerted efforts should be All components of water Irrigation Potential command area made to ensure that the resources projects should be created and utilized development, should be irrigation potential created is planned and executed in a pari- made to ensure that the fully utilised. For this passu manner so that intended irrigation potential purpose, the command area benefits start accruing created is fully utilised development approach should immediately and there is no gap and the gap between the be adopted in all irrigation between potential created and potential created and its projects. potential utilized. utilisation is removed.

NATIONAL WATER BOARD 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2633

SMT MAYA SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that the National Water Board, in its 2012 report, has admitted a critical condition of water resources in the country;

(b) whether the grossly inadequate maintenance of existing irrigation infrastructure has resulted in the wastage and under utilization of available resources;

(c) whether the Ministry proposes a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to minimize all water related problems; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) National Water Board in its 14th Meeting held on 7th June, 2012 deliberated on issues regarding various concerns in the water resources sector, inadequate maintenance of existing irrigation infrastructure, wastage and inefficient use of water resources, etc., contained in the draft National Water Policy (2012).

(b) Inadequate maintenance of existing irrigation infrastructure leads to increased losses resulting in wastage and under utilization of available resources.

(c) & (d) Ministry of Water Resources has evolved draft National Water Policy (2012) after comprehensive consultation with all stakeholders which inter alia proposes that integrated water resources management taking river basin / sub-basin as a unit should be the main principle for planning, development and management of water resources. In addition, Government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of ‘conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management’.

IRRIGATION CAPACITY OF WATER CANALS 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2634

DR. JANARDHAN WAGHMARE

SHRI N.K. SINGH

(a) whether studies have been conducted to assess reduction in the irrigation capacity of water canals to accommodate water surge owing to deposition of sand and silt; (b) whether studies have been conducted to assess the impact of inundation and displacement of people owing to the reduction in irrigation capacity of water canals to accommodate water surges; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) to (d) Irrigation being a State subject, the operation and regulation of quantity of water in canals are carried out by the project authorities under the respective State Governments. The details about the status of flow in canals are maintained by project authorities. However, Central Water Commission (CWC) is involved in Performance Evaluation studies of completed major/ medium irrigation projects. One of the objectives is to evaluate if the system components are capable of delivering the required quantity of water. The findings of the studies indicate that water carrying capacity of canals becomes less due to siltation, weed growth etc. However these studies do not assess the reduction in the capacity of irrigation and water canals to accommodate water surges owing to deposition of sand and silt and the impact of inundation and displacement of people owing to the reduction in the capacity of irrigation and water canals to accommodate water surges

IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN JHARKHAND 17th December, 2012

RSQ 2635

SHRI DHIRAJ PRASAD SAHU

(a) the funds allocated by the Central Government to the Jharkhand Government for maintenance and repair of irrigation projects in the State during the last two years; and (b) the amount actually spent by the State Government during each year?

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a)& (b) Government of India provides Central Assistance(CA) under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments for Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) of Irrigation Projects on the request of the State Government and as per the eligibility criteria given in the AIBP Guidelines. No funds are allocated for maintenance of irrigation projects by Government of India. Central Assistance is also provided to the State Governments for the eligible projects under Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies with domestic support. During last two years (2010-11 and 2011-12) no central assistance has been released to Jharkhand under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) for ERM projects and also under RRR of water bodies scheme.