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Lok Sabha Question No. 2207 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Construction of Houses under PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), HARI OM PANDEY, SANTOSH KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2207

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES UNDER PMAY-G

## 2207.   DR. RATNA DE (NAG): SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  any  new  'PORTAL  BASED  REAL-TIME MONITORING  &  DATA  MANAGEMENT  SYSTEM'  regarding  construction  of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  details  of  the  key  features  of  the  aforesaid  mechanism  along  with  the  status  of PMAY-G in nearby villages of Hooghly in West Bengal, Ambedkar Nagar in Uttar Pradesh and Purnea in Bihar?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a)  to  (c)  :  Implementation  and  monitoring  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)  is  done  through  an  end  to  end  E-Governance  model.  For  this,  a  web  based transactional  electronic  service  platform    'AwaasSoft'  has  been  developed  by  Ministry  of Rural Development in collaboration with NIC to facilitate e-G-governance in PMAY-G. The portal is currently hosted at www.pmayg.nic.in.

(d) : The key features of . 'AwaasSoft' include target setting, beneficiary detail management, house sanction, fund flow management and capturing progress of construction of houses.

As reported by the States on AwaasSoft, the detail of houses constructed under PMAY-G in the villages of Hooghly, Ambedkar Nagar and Purnea districts as on05.03.2018 is as under:

- (i) Hooghly (West Bengal) - 20,552
- (ii) Ambedkar Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) - 2,997
- (iii) Purnia (Bihar) - 33

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Repairing of Canals
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †2206

ANSWERED ON 08.0 3.201 8

## REPAIRING OF CANALS

## †2206. SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to repair and make embankments of Done, Tirhut and T canals solid; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the t ime by which it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a)  &  (b)Water Resources  projects  are  planned,  funded,  executed  and  maintained  by  the Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities.  In order to supplement of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financi al assist e to State Governments  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and  efficient  management  of  water  res through various schemes and programmes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme ( and scheme for Repair, Renovation and Resto ration (RRR) of water bodies etc.

As intimated by the project authorities, work of restoration of Eastern Gandak Can which includes Tirhut Main Canal, Done and Triveni Branch Canals was completed in May 2016. Tirhut  Main  Canal  and  Triveni Branch  Canals'  banks  and  structures  were  damaged  due  to  floods during 2017.  The work of restoration and repair of damaged portion is targeted for com June, 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Assessment of People Living below Poverty Line
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUSHAWAHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2203

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## ASSESSMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING BELOW POVERTY LINE

## 2203.   SHRI RAVINDER KUSHAWAHA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state

- (a) whether the Government has fixed any criteria for making assessment of the people living below poverty line;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has set up or proposes to set up enquiry cells of non-political persons/institutions  in  each  States/Cities  for  the  said  purpose  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken or being taken to provide the intended benefits to all the people living below poverty line?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a) to (d) : The Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011) was conducted by the States / UTs with the financial and technical support of the Government of India through a comprehensive programme involving the Ministry of Rural Development, the Ministry of Housing and Poverty Alleviation, the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs and State Governments / UT Administrations.  SECC  2011  includes  three-step  process  involving  13(thirteen)  Automatic Exclusion  parameters  for  identifying  not-poor  households,  5  (five)  Automatic  Inclusion parameters for identifying poorest of the poor households and 7 (seven) Deprivation Criteria for identifying poor households. The SECC facilitates evidence based information and better targeting of benefits to the intended people. SECC data are being used by the Ministry for the implementation of its programmes viz. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin), Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushalya  Yojana.  In  addition,  in  several  other  schemes  such  as  Pradhan  Mantri  Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY) , SECC data has been used for identification of beneficiaries. In view of this, there  is  no  proposal  to  set  up  enquiry  cells  of  non-political  persons/  institutions  in  each States/ Cities for identification of any additional criteria.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Reform in Power Sector
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2202 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## REFORM IN POWER SECTOR

## 2202. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has recently decided to bring major reforms in power sector by introducing 24x7 electricity for all and reduction of power losses;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  various  State  Governments  have  given  their  views  on power reforms to the Union Government;
- (d) if so, the details in this regard; and
- (e) the steps Union Government proposes to take to ensure success of 24x7  supply  plan  across  the  country  and  also  reducing  the  tariff  for common man?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (e) : Government has requested to States to ensure 24X7 power for all consumers from the year 2019. Further to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses to 15%, it is proposed to provide in the tariff policy  that  any  AT&C  loss  above  15%  will  not  be  considered  for  tariff fixation.  These  were  also  discussed  with  States  in  the  Power  Ministers Conference held in December 2017.

Central Government has been supporting the States in augumentation and strenthening of transmission and distribution network through  various  schemes  including  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti Yojana  (DDUGJY),  Integrated  Power  Development  Scheme  (IPDS)  and Power  System  Development  Fund  (PSDF).  It  is  expected  that  with  these measures, the losses of Discoms will reduce and lead to lesser burden on the consumers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Setting up of New Thermal Power Plants
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2200 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## SETTING UP OF NEW THERMAL POWER PLANTS

2200. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether his Ministry has decided to set up new thermal power plants only within 500 kms of coal fields;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the  manner  in  which  this  move  will  help  to  battle  coal  scarcity  at power plants across the country?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c) : As  per  Electricity  Act  2003,  'Any  generating  company  may establish,  operate  and  maintain  a  generating  station  without  obtaining  a licence under this Act if it complies with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the gird.

However, setting up a coal based Thermal Power Plant near a coal mine is beneficial as it saves on coal transportation cost and lowers the cost of generation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Pilot Projects on Periodic Updation of SECC
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2199

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## PILOT PROJECTS ON PERIODIC UPDATION OF SECC

## 2199.   SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state

- (a) whether the Union Government proposes to start pilot projects on periodic updation of the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) in select districts of the country and if so, the details thereof, Statewise;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Government  also  proposes  to  develop  a  mobile  application  for automatic updation to ensure that new people are added to the list, while those who have  moved  up  the  deprivation  ladder  or  shifted  from  an  area  are  automatically deleted; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a) & (b) : No Madam.

- (c): In view of (a) & (b) above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Bhungroo Irrigation System under NRLM
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2196

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## BHUNGROO IRRIGATION SYSTEM UNDER NRLM

## 2196.   SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Bhungroo  is  an  irrigation  system,  based  on rainwater harvesting and most suitable for arid lands and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  many  States  in  the  country  have  approached  the  Union  Government  to develop the Bhungroo model irrigation system under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM); and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a) : The  Government  is  aware  of  Bhungroo  system  of  irrigation  which  is  an innovative water harvesting technique for irrigation introduced by Indian women farmers. It frees  excess  water  from  flood  prone  and  waterlogged  farmland  by  drawing  all  the  excess water underground and making land accessible for farming.
- (b) : The Ministry of Rural Development has not received any proposal from the State  Governments  to  develop  the  Bhungroo  model  irrigation  system  under  the  National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).
- (c) : Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: IGNDPS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NAND KUMAR SINGH CHAUHAN

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2195

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## IGNDPS

## 2195.   SHRI NAND KUMAR SINGH CHOUHAN:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state

- (a) whether the percentage of disability is being decreased from 80 to 40 to avail benefits under Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a) to (c): No  Madam.  At  present  there  is  no  proposal  to  decrease  the  disability percentage    from  80  to  40  under  Indira  Gandhi  National  Disability  Pension  Scheme (IGNDPS).  The  disability  pension  scheme  under  National  Social  Assistance  Programme, being a welfare scheme, is targeted to extend benefits only to persons belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL Category) as per laid down criteria in the Guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Projects under PMKSY
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: NIHAL CHAND CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †2194

ANSWERED ON 08.0 3.201 8

## PROJECTS UNDER PMKSY

## †2194. SHRI NIHAL CHAND

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) the number of projects being implemented in the country under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinc (PMKSY);

(b) whether any project is proposed or under consideration for future thereunder in Shri Ganga Na Hanuman Garh regions of Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of the policy guidelines issued under the said Yojana to the States?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a)  to  (c) During  2016 - 17,  ninety -nine  (99)  ongoing  Major/Medium  irrigation  projects  (includi projects namely Mod ernisation of Gang Canal and Narmada Canal project of Rajasthan) under PMK -Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), having potential of 76.03 lakh ha. have b in consultation with States, for completion in phases up to December, 20 19 along with their Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) works. Funding mechanism through NABARD has been approved by the Government for both Central and State share.

Modernisationof  Gang  Canal  project  in  Rajasthan  benefits  Srigang anagar  district.  The  ultima irrigation potential of this projects is 69.69 Th. ha. Total central assistance (CA) of Rs. 231.28 cr. released for this project so far including Rs. 13.54 cr. from March,16 till now.

Further, various provi sions made by Government for implementation of these projects are as un

- 20% cost escalation on latest approved estimated cost (AIBP component) of project as on M allowed for which, no separate clearance/TAC clearance/Investment clearance is required for funding these projects.
- Fast track proforma clearance from CWC may be sufficient for projects where revised cost than the 20% over and above approved cost as on 01.04.2012 and no separate investment cle MOWR is requir ed.
- Cost escalation above 20% is to be borne by the concerned State Government.  However, th avail the same through NABARD.
- CADWM works to be implemented parri passu with AIBP works.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Stopping of Films which Hurt the Culture
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2193 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2018

## STOPPING OF FILMS WHICH HURT THE CULTURE

## 2193: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- ( a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  stop  the  filmmakers  from  making  and releasing such films which are likely to hurt the culture and the feelings of the general public;
- (b) if so, the manner in which the making and release of such films are likely to be stopped and the name of the agency which is supposed to do this; and
- (c) the  norms  laid  down/proposed  to  be  laid  down  for  stopping  the  making  and release of such films by the said agency?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  principles  for  guidance  in  certifying  films  as  in  Section  5B  of  the Cinematograph Act indicate that a film shall not be certified for public exhibition if in the opinion of the authority competent to grant the certificate, the film or any part of it is against the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or involves defamation or contempt of court or likely to incite the commission of any offence.

The guidelines framed under Section 5B (2) of the Cinematograph Act in 1991 already lays down the following provisions for certification of films by CBFC:-

-  pointless or avoidable scenes of violence, cruelty and horror, scenes of violence primarily intended to provide entertainment and such scenes as may have the effect of desensitizing or dehumanising people are not shown;
-  human sensibilities are not offended by vulgarity, obscenity or depravity;

-  such  dual  meaning  words  that  obviously  cater  to  baser  instincts  are  not allowed;
-  scenes degrading or denigrating women in any manner are not presented;
-  scenes involving sexual violence against women like attempt to rape, rape or any form of molestation or scenes showing sexual perversions or scenes of a similar nature are avoided, and if any such incident is germane to the theme, they shall be reduced to the minimum and no details are shown;
-  scenes  showing  sexual  perversions  shall  be  avoided  and  if  such  matters  are germane to the theme, they shall be reduced to the minimum and no details are shown.
-  visuals  or  words  contemptuous  of  racial,  religious  or  other  groups  are  not presented.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Financial Package to Handicrafts and Weaving Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, CHIRAG PASWAN, SANTOSH KUMAR

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2191 ANSWERED TO BE ON 08.03.2018

## FINANCIAL PACKAGE TO HANDICRAFTS AND WEAVING INDUSTRY:

2191:

SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI CHIRAG PASWAN: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

## Will be Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  Special  Financial  Package  to  boost Handicrafts and Weaving Industry  of the country in near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this proposal is likely to help to rejuvenate the  Cottage Industry in Ambedkar Nagar, U.P. and Jamui and Purnea, Bihar; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR STATE OF TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a)to(d): Madam, Ministry of Textiles is implementing various schemes to boost handicrafts and weaving industry of the country.

In  order  to  boost  and  rejuvenate  the  handloom  sector  in  the  country,  including Ambedkar  Nagar  and  Purnea,  Bihar,  the  office  of  the  Development  Commissioner  for Handlooms  has  been  implementing  following  schemes  under  which  financial  assistance  is provided  for  raw  materials,  skill  upgradation,  credit,  marketing  of  handloom  products  in domestic as well as  overseas markets, infrastructure development etc:-

-  National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
-  Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS)
-  Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)
-  Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS)

In order to boost handicraft industry, domestic and international marketing events, skill upgradation training programmes, Guru Shishya Prampara Training Schemes, Design Development Programmes and Infrastructure Facilities are being implemented through 'National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP)' and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS). The NHDP has following components:

-  Dastkar Shasktikaran under Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna (AHVY)
-  Design & Technology Up gradation (DTU)
-  Direct Benefit to Artisans (DBT)
-  Infrastructure and Technology Support (ITS)
-  Research and Development (R&D)
-  Marketing Support & Services (MSS)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2190 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-08
Subject: Construction of Embankment along Ravi River
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Jakhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †2190 ANSWERED ON 08.0 3.201 8

## CONSTRUCTION OF EMBA NKMENT ALONG RAVI RI VER

## †2190. SHRI SUNIL JAKHAR

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that Pakistan is constructing a 8 to 10 feet high emb its area at Ravi river in front of Rose village to Der a Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district of Punjab due to which danger of flood from Ravi river in India has increased and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the measures being taken by the Government to deal with the problem?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

( a) As per information received from State Govt. of Punjab and Border Security Force, has raised their embankment fr om approximately about 8 to 10 feet height in its area at River front of Rosse Village to Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur District of Punjab. The Indus Waters Treaty 1960 allows both India and Pakistan to undertake schemes of drainage and river traini ng provided that, in executing any of the schemes mentioned above, each Party will avoid, as far as practicab any material damage to the other Party.

( b) As per constitutional provisions, the subject of Flood Management falls within the the State s. The flood management schemes are planned, investigated and implemented by the Governments with own resources as per priority within the State. Thus the main responsi funding and execution of the counter protective works lies with the Sta te Government. This Ministry, however,  renders  technical  and  advisory  assistance and  also  provides  supplemental  financial assistance  to  the  eligible  and  complete  proposals  received  from  the  State  Governmen applicable guidelines.

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