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Lok Sabha Question No. 3217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Rojgar Mela Initiative
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Km. Sudha R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## ROJGAR MELA INITIATIVE

## 3217.        KM. SUDHA R:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of jobs allocated under the Rojgar Mela initiative from 2022 to June 30, 2025, year-wise, gender-wise and State/Union Territory-wise and district wise;
- (b) the  total  number  of  jobs  allocated  through  the  initiative  in  Mayiladuthurai  Lok  Sabha Constituency;
- (c) the  total  number  of  jobs  allocated  through  the  initiative,  sector-wise,  during  the  said period; and
- (d) the number of individuals from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and minority communities who were offered jobs under the initiative, year-wise, from 2022?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) to (d): The  Hon'ble  Prime  Minister  had  launched  the  Rozgar  Mela  on  22nd  October 2022.17 Rozgar  Mela  events  have  so  far  been  held  at  the  National  level  in  40-50  cities  across various  States  and  Union  Territories.  Several  lakh  appointment  letters  have  been  issued  by  the participating Ministries/Departments /Organizations etc. in the Rozgar Melas.

The 17th Rozgar Mela was held on 24/10/2025 at 40 locations across the country wherein 51000 appointment letters were distributed by various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations etc. during the event.

Filling up of vacant posts is a continuous process. Details of various recruitments including State-wise,  Category  wise  breakup  and  newly  created  posts  are  maintained  by  the  respective Ministries/Departments  andCentral  Public  Undertakings  (CPSUs)/Attached  Offices/Subordinate Offices etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Mandatory Implementation of ADAS
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3214

ANSWERED ON 18 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF ADAS

3214. SMT. DHANORKAR PRATIBHA SURESH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  justification  for  excluding  M1  category  (private  cars)  while making  life-saving  ADAS  systems  such  as  DDAWS  (AIS-184),  AEBS (AIS-162)  and  LDWS  (AIS-188)  mandatory,  despite  these  systems helping reduce deaths in road accidents;
- (b) whether the Government would issue the final notification mandating  various  safety  provisions,  before  the  existing  deadline  of October,  2025  for  M2,  M3,  N2  and  N3  categories,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) the specific economic incentives being provided by the Government to transport operators to absorb the substantial increase in vehicle cost resulting from the mandatory implementation of ADAS such as VSF, ABS and LDWS; and
- (d) the timeline by which the Government will implement a Nationwide Retrofitment Policy to enable installation of advanced safety systems in  existing  vehicles  across  the  country  to  fully  achieve  road-safety objectives?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) Government  of  India  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways has  decided  to  implement  the  ADAS  system for  M2,  M3,  N2  and  N3 categories  of  vehicles  in  the  1 st   phase. Based  on  the  evaluation  of technical readiness, cost assessment, and time required for implementation etc.,  this technology may be extended to M1 category of vehicles (cars, SUVs etc.) at a later stage. (b)  The  Government  of  India  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways  vide  notification  G.S.R.  834(E)  dated  11 th   November,  2025 has  notified  active  safety  features  i.e.  Anti-lock  Braking  System, Endurance  Braking  System,  Vehicle  Stability  Function  (VSF),  Lane Departure  Warning  System  (LDWS),  Driver  Drowsiness  and  Attention Warning  Systems,  Blind  Spot  Information  System  and  Moving  off Information System for M2, M3, N2 and N3 categories of vehicles. (c) and (d) No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Food Processing Units in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3213

ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## FOOD PROCESSING UNITS IN UTTAR PRADESH

## 3213.  SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a food processing unit in Kheri district of Uttar  Pradesh  which  is  rich  in  sugarcane,  bananas,  mangoes,  berries,  fruits  and vegetables and if so, the time by which it is likely to be done;
- (b) the details of the food processing industries established in Uttar Pradesh during the last five years; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to help the farmers to establish food processing industries?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a)  to  (c): The  Ministry  of  Food  Processing  industries  (MoFPI)  does  not  setup  any  food processing industry on its own. However, it incentivizes setting up of such industries through its  two  Central  Sector  Scheme  viz.  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan  SAMPADA  Yojana  (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). These schemes are not region or state specific but demand driven and being implemented across the country including Uttar Pradesh.

Ministry  extends  financial  support  to  prospective  entrepreneurs  for  setting  up  of different  kinds  of  food  processing  industries  including  processing  of  sugarcane,  bananas, mangoes, berries, fruits and vegetables based industries, as per respective scheme guidelines including Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.

Project Execution Agency (PEA) / Implementing agencies /organizations such as Govt. / PSUs / Joint Ventures / NGOs / Cooperatives / Self Help Groups (SHGs) / Farmer Producer Organizations  (FPOs)  /  Farmer  Producer  Companies  (FPCs)  /  Private  Sector  companies/ Partnership firm / Proprietorship firms/individuals etc. are eligible for availing grants under schemes of MoFPI.

Under PMKSY, MoFPI has approved 84 projects with total project cost of Rs 1898.81 crores  and  approved  grant-in-aid  of  Rs  449.30  crores  in  the  state  of  Uttar  Pradesh  till 31.10.2025. Under PLISFPI, MoFPI has approved 27 proposals with committed investment of Rs 1157.57 crores in the state of Uttar Pradesh till 31.10.2025. Under PMFME Scheme, 20575 micro food processing enterprises have been approved with subsidy of Rs 746.26 crores for assistance in the State of Uttar Pradesh till 31.10.2025, out of which 358 micro food enterprises with subsidy of Rs 38.37 crores  approved in Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Repair of Damaged Streets/Roads under Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Krishna Devi Shivshankar Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 3210

ANSWERED ON 18/12/2025

## REPAIR OF DAMAGED STREETS/ROADS UNDER JAL JEEVAN MISSION

## †3210: SMT. KRISHNA DEVI SHIVSHANKAR PATEL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether rural streets and internal roads were extensively damaged and such roads were not restored to the prescribed standards and quality after completion of works during the laying of drinking water pipelines under the Jal Jeevan Mission;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  prescribed  standards  were  applicable  to  the  contractors/agencies  for restoring the roads after laying the pipelines;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken against the concerned contractors/agencies  for  not  following  the  prescribed  restoration  standards  after  laying pipelines;
- (d) whether the Government is formulating a time-bound plan to rebuild all such roads to their earlier quality and durability and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, whether the Government is considering to implement plans in the future to ensure hundred per cent quality of all roads after laying of pipeline and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a)  to  (e)  Government of  India in partnership with States/ UTs is  implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal since August, 2019 to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household across the country. Water is a State subject. The Government of India supports  the  States  by  providing  technical  and  financial  assistance.  The  responsibility  of implementation, inter alia, including repairing or constructing streets or roads that get affected while laying water supply pipelines, of rural water supply schemes taken up under JJM lies with State/ UT Governments and the funds available under JJM may be utilized for the same. Further, to avoid any hardships to the villagers, States have been advised to take up rural water schemes in a way with minimum damages to infrastructure such as roads/highways and to restore the roads/ highways immediately in case of damages done while laying of pipelines for water  supply  systems.  The  Department  of  Drinking  Water  &  Sanitation  does  not  maintain details of infrastructure damaged for laying water tap-pipelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3207 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Dilapidated Condition of Pune-Nashik Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3207 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF PUNE-NASHIK HIGHWAY

3207. DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the specific actions taken  to address  the  severe  traffic congestion, rising number of accidents and the poor condition of the Pune-Nashik Highway particularly the stretch passing through the Chakan and Khed industrial areas;
- (b) the  details  of  any  proposed  infrastructure  projects  such  as dedicated bypasses, flyovers or elevated corridors for this  critical economic corridor;
- (c) the timeline for the commencement and completion of these projects; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  a  special  financial package for the development of roads and highways in the industrial belts  of  Maharashtra  to  support  economic  growth  and  ensure  the safety of commuters, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  to  (c)     The  Pune-Nashik  section  of  National  Highway  (NH)-60 has been developed in 03 sections as follows:

(i) Nashik  -  Sinnar  section  (23  km):  The  section  has  been developed  as  4-lane  highway  and  is  being  operated  and maintained by BOT Concessionaire. (ii) Sinnar - Khed (135 km): This section has been developed as 4-lane highway. In order to strengthen and improve the road surface, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up white-topping of the existing 4-lane carriageway which will be completed by 10.10.2026. (iii) Khed  -  Nashik  Phata  section  (29.919  km):  This  section has already been developed as 4-lane. Further, considering the high  traffic  and  congestion  on  this  section,  Government  has taken up 8-lane elevated corridor in Nashik Phata to Rajguru Nagar (Khed) section at a cost of Rs.7415 crore. (d) Development and maintenance of NHs in the country including the  State  of  Maharashtra  is  a  continuous  process.  Government keeps on receiving/ undertaking/ preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR)/proposal  for  widening/development  of  NHs  in  the  country. Decision for project implementation and investment is taken based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of connectivity, traffic density,

- synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Strengthening of Water Storage Capacity
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Bharat Singh Kushwah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3206

## ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## STRENGTHENING OF WATER STORAGE CAPACITY

## †3206.  SHRI BHARAT SINGH KUSHWAH:

## Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government had conducted any survey for proper utilisation and strengthening of the water storage  capacity  of  previously  constructed  structures  for  groundwater  conservation  and  preservation  in Gwalior Lok Sabha Constituency on June 2025 by the Central Ground Water Board, North-Central Region, Bhopal and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Central Ground Water Board, North-Central Region, Bhopal has submitted an investigation report regarding Mama Ka Bandh, Virpur Bandh, Girwai Bandh, Hanuman Bandh and Swarnrekha in Gwalior and if so, the details and outcome thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has directed the Department of Water Resources, Government of Madhya Pradesh to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the updated progress of the action taken in this regard in accordance with the said direction; and

(e) the time by which the physical work for the said groundwater conservation and preservation is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) & (b) Central Ground Water Board, North Central Region, Bhopal has carried out a study for proper utilization and  strengthening of the water storage capacity of previously constructed structures for groundwater  conservation  and  preservation  in  Gwalior  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  and  prepared  a  report  on 'Revival of Swarnrekha River and Rejuvenation of 4 reservoirs (Mama ka Bandh, Veerpur Bandh, Girwai Bandh and Hanuman Bandh Reservoirs) in Gwalior Urban'.

The report, while noting the broader recommendations of the Narmada Basin Organisation, Central Water Commission and State authorities, further suggests hydrogeological measures such as: construction of recharge shafts in each reservoir; creation of lined ponds to retain water and support local biodiversity; strict control of encroachments around water bodies; prevention of discharge of untreated sewage and solid waste into the river and reservoirs etc. The report has been shared with the concerned State and local authorities for use in their planning and implementation.

(c) to (e) Water being a State subject, the aspects related to water resources including its conservation are to be studied, planned, funded and executed by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities. As mentioned previously Central Ground Water Board has prepared a technical report on 'Revival of Swarnrekha River and Rejuvenation of 4 reservoirs in Gwalior Urban' and shared with the government of Madhya Pradesh for further appropriate utilization.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Renaming of Darbhanga Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3204

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18 th   December 2025 )

## RENAMING OF DARBHANGA AIRPORT

## 3204.    SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to rename Darbhanga Airport as Kavi Kokil Vidyapati Airport after the eminent poet Baba Vidyapati Ji;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposals under consideration along with the steps taken so far in this regard;
- (c) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether all Mithila residents have expressed their desire to rename said airport after the said poet and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): The State Government of Bihar has shared a proposal for renaming of Darbhanga airport  as  'Vidyapati  Airport'  along  with  the  Resolution  passed  by  the  Bihar  Legislative Assembly. The decision on the naming of airports is taken by the Union Cabinet after due consultation with the concerned Central Ministries/Departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Flights from Prayagraj Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Praveen Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3203

(TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 18th December 2025 )

## FLIGHTS FROM PRAYAGRAJ AIRPORT

## 3203.    SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  number  of  new  flights  that  have  been  started  from/to  Prayagraj  Airport  since  the Kumbh event;
- (b) whether any initiative has been taken to start commercial cargo operations from Prayagraj Airport to carry goods to other States/cities and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of flights currently operating from Prayagraj Airport; and
- (d) whether there is any proposal to increase the number of flights from Prayagraj Airport to connect major cities such as Bengaluru, Tirupati, Jammu, Mumbai, Chennai and Bhubaneswar etc. and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): The present scheduled flight connectivity of Prayagraj Airport is at Annexure. Airports Authority of India Cargo Logistics and Allied Services  Company  Limited (AAICLAS) has established dedicated air cargo facilities at Prayagraj Airport. Movement of domestic air cargo is being facilitated through the domestic passenger terminal at Prayagraj Airport. The details of air cargo tonnage handled at Prayagraj Airport are as under:

- F.Y. 2022-23: 93 MT

- F.Y. 2023-24: 33 MT

- F.Y. 2024-25: 52 MT

With the repeal of Air Corporations Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation was deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service. Hence, it is upto the airline operators to introduce air services to / from any airport in the country depending on their operational & commercial viability.

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The present schedule flight connectivity of Prayagraj airport is as under: -

| Airport   | Airlines name               | City Connected                                  |   Movements per week (Arr. + Dep.) |
|-----------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Prayagraj | Indigo, Alliance Air, Akasa | Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Bilaspur |                                 60 |

## ANNEXURE
Lok Sabha Question No. 3201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: EMRS in Peddapalli in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3201 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## EMRS IN PEDDAPALLI IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 3201. SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  or  request  for  sanctioning  an  Eklavya  Model Residential  School  (EMRS)  in  the  tribal-majority  areas  falling  under  the  Peddapalli  Parliamentary Constituency  including  parts  of  Peddapalli,  Mancherial,  Jagtial  and  Bhupalpally  districts  and  if  so,  the details thereof;

(b) whether the Ministry has identified any eligible locations in these districts based on the tribal population criteria prescribed for the establishment of EMRS and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of any feasibility studies, inspections or assessments carried out for establishing EMRS in the above-mentioned areas; and

(d)  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Ministry  to  sanction,  prioritise  and  operationalise  an  Eklavya  Model Residential School for the tribal-majority areas of Peddapalli Parliamentary Constituency?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a)  to  (d): In  the  Union  Budget  2018-19,  the  Government  of  India  announced  that,  to  provide  quality education to tribal children in their own environment, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) would be established in every block having more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, as per the  2011  Census.   No  EMRS  has  been  sanctioned  in  Peddapalli,  Mancherial,  Jagtial  and  Bhupalpally districts,  as  none  of  its  blocks  fulfill  the  prescribed  twin  criteria.  The  requirement  of  EMRSs is reviewed from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Central Assistance for Upper Bhadra Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri E Tukaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3200

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## CENTRAL ASSISTANCE FOR UPPER BHADRA PROJECT

3200.   SHRI E TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has released the Central assistance announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 for the Upper Bhadra Project, if so, the details thereof, tranche-wise and if not, the reasons therefor;

(b) whether any administrative, financial or inter-ministerial approvals are still pending in this regard and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  the  current  status  of  processing  of  the  pending  approvals  and  the  time  by  which  the  Government proposes to release the committed Central assistance; and

(d)  whether  the  delay  has  impacted  the  project  implementation  milestones  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof along with the corrective measures being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  to  (c) The  Upper  Bhadra Project, with an  estimated cost of ₹16,125.48 crore at the 2018-19 price level, was appraised in the Public Investment Board (PIB) meeting held on 12.10.2022. Presently, a revised proposal with updated cost (at the 2024-25 price level) and Benefit-Cost (B.C.) ratio of the Upper Bhadra Project has been submitted to the  Central Water Commission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Upper Bhadra Project is presently not included under any scheme of the Government of India, hence no central assistance has been released to the project so far.

(d) The  Upper  Bhadra  project  is  being  implemented  by  Government  of  Karnataka  undertaking  i.e. Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam Limited. The reported expenditure in the project till October-2025 is ₹ 11,051 Crore.  As  informed  by  the  State,  the  Stage-I  works  (lift  works)  of  the  project  for  lifting  of  water  from Bhadra Reservoir to Ajjampura tunnel are complete, while the works for lifting of water from the Tunga River to Bhadra Reservoir are underway. The Stage-II works, comprising canals, feeders, tank filling and drip irrigation components, are reported by the State to be at the various stages of implementation.

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