Statement of Shri S Jaipal Reddy Minister of Earth Sciences in response to Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 268 for 10th February, 2014 regarding dams in North Eastern Region asked by Shri Biredner Prasad Baishya.

One of questions asked was whether either dams or mega dams, which are being constructed or proposed to be constructed in the North Eastern Region have been given any clearances by the Ministry in parallel with the Ministries which control various regulatory responsibilities. To which the Minister For Ministry Of Science And Technology And Ministry Of Earth Sciences, S. Jaipal Reddy said that "No clearance has so far been sought from Ministry of Earth Sciences for river valley and hydro projects. However, the Central Water Commission (CWC) of the Ministry of Water Resources gives clearance in respect of civil components for any hydropower project as a regulatory agency."