Question raised in Lok Sabha on Flood Management Projects, 09/03/2017

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Flood Management Projects, 09/03/2017. The Ministry provides technical guidance to State Governments through Central Water Commission (CWC) and Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) in formulation of flood management projects. During XII Plan, a total of 632 projects for Rs.58594.59 crore were received for techno-economic appraisal out of which 305 projects at an estimated cost of Rs.13262.78 crore were cleared by the appraisal agencies. During XII Plan, State of Karnataka, 8 projects have been received for techno-economic appraisal, out of which 7 have been cleared and one has been returned. As on date, no project is pending for appraisal. The State-wise status is given at Annex-1.

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