Lok Sabha Question No. 696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Irrigation Coverage in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Mani A

## 696.   SHRI MANI A

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  total  area  brought  under  irrigation  through  major  and  minor  irrigation  projects  in  Tamil  Nadu particularly in Dharmapuri district during the last three years and the current year;

(b) the details of funds allocated and utilized for enhancing irrigation facilities in Tamil Nadu under various Central  and  State  schemes  during  the  said  period  with  specific  figures  for  the  Dharmapuri  Lok  Sabha Constituency;

(c) whether the Government has set any targets for expanding irrigation coverage in Tamil Nadu for the current fiscal year and if so, the details thereof, district-wise with specific reference to Dharmapuri; and

(d) the specific steps taken by the Government to modernize and upgrade existing irrigation infrastructure in  Tamil  Nadu  and  ensure  equitable  distribution  of  water  among  farmers  with  a  focus  on  Dharmapuri district?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) Water  resources  projects  are  planned,  executed,  funded  and  maintained  by  the  State  Governments themselves  as  per  their  own  resources  and  priorities.  Role  of  Government  of  India  is  limited  to  being catalytic, extending technical support and providing partial financial assistance to a few identified projects under the ongoing schemes of this Ministry.

The  details  of  projects  implemented  under  various  Central  and  State  schemes  in  irrigation  sector along with details of area brought under irrigation in Tamil Nadu and Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency are given in Annexure-I .

(b) The  details  of  funds  allocated  and  utilized  for  enhancing  irrigation  facilities  in  Tamil  Nadu  under various Central and State schemes in Tamil Nadu and Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency are given in Annexure-II .

(c) As  reported  by  the  State  Government,  there  are  no  targets  set  for  expanding  irrigation  coverage  in Tamil Nadu and Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency for the current fiscal year.

(d) Various  projects  have  been  undertaken  by  the  Government  to  modernize  and  upgrade  existing irrigation infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. This includes projects of Extension, Renovation, and Modernization  (ERM)  and  Tamil  Nadu  Irrigated  Agriculture  Modernization  Project  (TNIAMP).  Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project has also been implemented in Dharmapuri district.

In  addition,  under  the  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  of  Per  Drop  More  Crop  (PDMC) implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna, total 12,38,365 ha area has been covered under micro irrigation during 2015-2025, in Tamil Nadu.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 696

## ANSWERED ON 24.07.2025

## IRRIGATION COVERAGE IN TAMIL NADU

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 696 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 24.07.2025 REGARDING 'IRRIGATION COVERAGE IN TAMIL NADU'

## Details in respect of Tamil Nadu

|   Sl. No. | Name of Project                                                         | Scheme (Central/State)                                                                                              | Area brought under Irrigation in Hectare in last 3-4 years   |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Formation of Flood Carrier Canal from Kannadian Channel                 | Partial funding under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) | 3,264                                                        |
|         2 | Repair, Renovation& Restoration (RRR) of water bodies (Phases IV to IX) | Partial funding under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Her Khet Ko Pani (PMKSY-HKKP)                            | 9,540                                                        |
|         3 | Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TNIAMP)*        | State scheme                                                                                                        | 5,43,000                                                     |
|         4 | Barrage in river Kollidam                                               | State scheme                                                                                                        | 10,945                                                       |
|         5 | Athikadavu-Avinashi scheme                                              | -do-                                                                                                                | 9,902                                                        |
|         6 | Flood surplus diversion from Mettur dam                                 | -do-                                                                                                                | 1,715                                                        |
|         7 | ERM in Noyyal sub basin                                                 | -do-                                                                                                                | 2,833                                                        |
|         8 | ERM in Kattalai canal                                                   | -do-                                                                                                                | 9,621                                                        |
|         9 | ERM in Rajavoikkal irrigation system                                    | -do-                                                                                                                | 5,174                                                        |
|        10 | ERM in Lower Bhavani                                                    | -do-                                                                                                                | 1,00,057                                                     |
|        11 | ERM in Cauvery basin                                                    | -do-                                                                                                                | 1,89,127                                                     |
|        12 | ERM in Grand Anicut                                                     | -do-                                                                                                                | 92,054                                                       |

## Details in respect of Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency, Tamil Nadu

|   Sl. No. | Name of Project                                                            | Scheme (Central/State)                                                                   |   Area brought under Irrigation in Hectare in last 3 years |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | RRR-Phase-VI                                                               | Partial funding under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Her Khet Ko Pani (PMKSY-HKKP) |                                                        678 |
|         2 | RRR-Phase-VIII                                                             | Partial funding under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Her Khet Ko Pani (PMKSY-HKKP) |                                                        152 |
|         3 | Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project- III (TNIAMP-III) * | State scheme                                                                             |                                                        834 |

## ANNEXURE-II

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 696 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 24.07.2025 REGARDING 'IRRIGATION COVERAGE IN TAMIL NADU'

## Details in respect of Tamil Nadu

|   Sl. No. | State Scheme &Year      | Fund (Rs. in Crore)Expenditure (Rs. in Crore)   | Fund (Rs. in Crore)Expenditure (Rs. in Crore)   |
|-----------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Plan Scheme (2022-2025) | 12,946.02                                       | 11,485.87                                       |

## Details in respect of Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency, Tamil Nadu

|   Sl. No. | State Scheme &Year      |   Fund (Rs. in Crore)Expenditure (Rs. in Crore) |   Fund (Rs. in Crore)Expenditure (Rs. in Crore) |
|-----------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Plan Scheme (2022-2025) |                                           86.38 |                                           51.99 |

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