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Lok Sabha Question No. 639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Connecting NH-4 to NH-173
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 639 ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## CONNECTING NH-4 TO NH-173

639.   Dr. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to extend the approved 143 km Mudigere-Holalkere (NH-173) till Anagodu in Davanagere district and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the extension of NH-173 till  Anagodu  will  connect  NH-4  and  NH-173,  which  would  be beneficial  to  lakhs  of  travelers  and  promote  the  socio-economic development of this region; and
- (c) if so, the time by which NH-4 and NH-173 would be connected?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to c)  Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is mainly responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). The road connecting Holalkere (NH-173) to

Anagodu (NH-48) is a State road and development of State roads is the responsibility of the respective State Government. Government keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments/UTs, etc.,  including  from  the  State  of  Karnataka  for  declaration  /  upgradation of State roads as National Highways (NHs). Government considers declaration of some of the State roads as NHs from time to time based on the requirements of connectivity, inter-se priority, traffic levels and synergy with PM Gati Shakti Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Processed Meat
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 633

ANSWERED ON 6 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## PROCESSED MEAT

## 633. DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

Will the MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the amount of the total meat processed by the Food Processing Industry in the country; and
- (b) the details of the quantity  of  Indian processed meat consumed locally and the quantity exported?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Ministry of Food Processing Industries had conducted a study through Deloitte titled 'Study to Determine the Level of Food Processing in India'. As per the study report submitted by Deloitte in July 2021, the level of processing for Meat in India is 34.18% in the financial year 2018-19.

The data on production of various types of Meat is maintained by the  Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying. As per the 'Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics - 2024' prepared by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, the production of Meat in India during the financial year 2023-24 was 10.25 million tonnes.

Considering the level of processing for Meat in India as  34.18% as estimated by Deloitte, the estimated amount of the total meat processed in the country during the financial year 2023-24 works out to 3.50 million tonnes.

- (b) As per the data furnished by Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the processed meat exports during the financial year 2023-24 was 813.71 tonnes and the remaining quantity of the processed meat was available for domestic consumption in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Construction of Expressway from Delhi to Katra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 630

## ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF EXPRESSWAY FROM DELHI TO KATRA

## 630.  SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  need  to  construct  an expressway from Sector-36, Bhagwan Mahavir Marg, Heliport Rohini, Delhi to Delhi-Katra Expressway with connecting UER-II, if so, the current status of the proposal;
- (b) the details of the proposed expressway, including its length, width, alignment, and the estimated cost of construction;
- (c) the  benefits  that  the  proposed  expressway  is  expected  to  provide, including reduced travel time, improved connectivity, increased economic growth and the number of people expected to benefit from the project;
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to acquire the necessary land for the construction of the proposed National Highway;
- (e) the  measures  being  taken  to  minimize  the  displacement  of  people and the impact on the environment; and
- (f) the timeline for the completion of the proposed expressway and the agencies responsible for its construction and maintenance?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (f)  The  process  of  appointment  of  DPR  consultant  for  connectivity between Delhi Katra Expressway and UER II has been initiated. Further, Development of National Highways  (NHs) is a continuous process. Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways keeps on receiving proposals for declaration/upgradation/development of NHs including development of the NHs around Delhi NCR. Decisions are taken based on outcome  of  DPR,  fulfilment  of  the  criteria,  requirement  of  connectivity, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: PVTG Scheme in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Bhojraj Nag

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †625

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2025

## PVTG SCHEME IN CHHATTISGARH

†625.   SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds received under the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) scheme in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the details of the ongoing works thereunder; and
- (c)  the  measures taken/being taken by the Government to grant ownership rights in respect of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) to Scheduled Tribes residing in forest areas?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The details of funds released to the State Government of Chhattisgarh under Development of PVTGs scheme during 2020-21 to 2022-23 are as under:

| FY      |   Funds released (in Rs. lakhs) |
|---------|---------------------------------|
| 2020-21 |                          989.32 |
| 2021-22 |                          996.9  |
| 2022-23 |                         1500    |

During 2023-24, for the socio-economic development of 75 PVTG communities residing in 18 States  and  one  UT  including  Chhattisgarh,  Hon'ble  Prime  Minister  launched  Pradhan  Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) on 15th November 2023. With the launch of  PM  JANMAN,  no  new  activities  /  projects  have  been  approved  /  sanctioned  under  the Development of PVTGs scheme except for committed liabilities.

- (b) As informed by State Government, the details of ongoing works under Development of PVTGs scheme are as follows:
1. Construction of Anganwadi Centers
2. Construction of Health Centers
3. Construction of Houses for PVTGs

(c) As reported by the State Government, in the State of Chhattisgarh 48,175 Community Forest Right Titles including 5,837 Forest Right Titles under Section 3(1)(c) of the Forest Rights Act 2006 i.e. 'right of ownership, access to collect, use and dispose of minor forest produce which has been  traditionally  collected  within  or  outside  village  boundaries'  have  been  recognized  / distributed till September 2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: NH-4 Road Project in Andaman
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Manickam Tagore B

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 624 ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## NH-4 ROAD PROJECT IN ANDAMAN

## 624.    SHRI.  MANICKAM TAGORE B:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether NH-4 road project in Andaman has been delayed by over a year with only 250 km of the sanctioned length of 330.70 km could be completed as on date, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b)     the manner in which the Government plan to address the issue of pending  forest  clearance  for  Stage-II  involving  34.648  km  of  the project which has already resulted in a cost overrun of over Rs. 500 crore;
- (c) the further action that has been  taken against  the  EPC contractor  for  poor  performance  which  has  resulted  in  a  penalty  of only  Rs.  10  crore  despite  being  responsible  for  delays  and  cost overruns of over Rs. 1,000 crore;
- (d) the measures  being  taken to ensure that the project is completed on time as per the revised deadline of March 2024; and
- (e) the more  impactful penalties that would be imposed on contractors who fail to meet their deadlines, considering the existing penalty of Rs. Five lakhs per day?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) As on date, a length of 291 Km out of total 330.70 Km length has been completed. Main reasons for delay in completion of the projects are as under:
- i.
- Delay in forest clearance
- ii. Limited availability of stone aggregate
- iii.
- iv.
- v.
- Covid-19 pandemic
- Limited working days
- Poor performance of contractors
- (b) The  work  of  24  Km  (approx.)  in  package-III  and  10  Km  in package-  IV  was  delayed  on  account  of  forest  clearance.  However, stage-II clearance has been received in November, 2023.
- (c) Liquidity  damages  as  per  provision  of  Contract  Agreement  in package-II,  package-IV  and  package-VIII  has  been  imposed  on  the Contractor. In addition to above, the earlier contract of Major Bridge over  Middle  Strait  has  been  terminated  and  the  project  has  been reawarded.
- (d) New  contractor  has  been  appointed  for  balance  works  of  the contract in relation to the Major Bridge over Middle Strait Creek.

Package-III (from Baratang to Rangat excluding Humphrey Bridge and Jarawa-II) has been foreclosed and the project has been divided into  two  parts  to  expedite  completion  of  balance  works.  Two  new contractors have been appointed for executing the balance work.

The project is continuously monitored  by the executing agency to ensure that the work is completed at the earliest.

- (e) Penalties  as  per  provision  of  the  EPC  contract  agreement  has been imposed on the contractors who failed to meet their deadlines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Construction of Barnar Reservoir
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 620 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2025 CONSTRUCTION OF BARNAR RESERVOIR

†620. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the work on construction of Barnar Reservoir to be carried out under Jamui district in Bihar that connecting with two States viz. Bihar and Jharkhand is pending for a long time;

(b) if so, the estimated cost of the said Reservoir along with the amount of funds allocated so far;

(c) whether the Government has fixed any timeline for completion of the said project; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (d) Yes, work of construction of Barnar Reservoir in Jamui district of Bihar is pending for a long time. Water resources projects are planned, funded, executed and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priority. Role of Government of India is limited to being catalytic, providing technical support, and partial financial assistance to a few identified projects under the ongoing schemes of this Ministry. The  Barnar  reservoir  project  is  being  implemented  by  the  State  Government  of  Bihar.  The  total expenditure  on  the  project  so  far,  as  reported  by  State  is  Rs.  63.89  crore.  The  project  was  considered  and accepted  by  the  technical  advisory committee  on  irrigation  and  flood  control  of  erstwhile  Planning Commission  in  1975  for  estimated  cost  of  Rs.  8.0346  crore.  The  project  proposal  was  submitted  for  cost revision in CWC with estimated cost of Rs. 2,302.22 crore at 2022-23 price level on 28.10.2023. The proposal was returned to State on 17.01.2024 with suggestion to prepare new DPR with updated hydrology, irrigation planning  and  cost  estimate  with  2023-24  price  level.  State  has  informed  that  at  present  the  DPR  of  Barnar reservoir project is being replanned with pipe line network in place of open channel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Status of NH-11
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Brijendra Singh Ola

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the work for the four-lane construction  of  National  Highway-11  from  Rewari  to  Fatehpur  via Pacheri-Jhunjhunu  was  approved  on  4th  March  2014,  if  so,  the reason  for  not  completing  the  road  for  the  Pacheri-Jhunjhunu section;
- (b)  whether  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  this  project  has been finalized, if so, the time by which the construction work would begin and if the DPR has not been made, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which  the construction work  for the abovementioned road (from Pacheri to Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan) is expected to begin and the details regarding the project thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The stretch from Rewari to Fatehpur via Pacheri-Jhunjhunu was  notified as National Highway-11  (NH-11) in March  2014. Development  and  maintenance  of  NHs  is  a  continuous  process. Works  on  NHs  are  accordingly  taken  up  depending  upon  inter-se priority, traffic density, and synergy with PM Gati Shakti framework to keep the NHs in traffic worthy conditions. The Government has taken up preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for development  of  Pacheri-Jhunjhunu  section  of  NH-11,  which  is presently at feasibility study stage.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 619 ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## STATUS OF NH-11

†619. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Funds to Akole Nagar Panchayat
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK   SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 618 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2025

## FUNDS TO AKOLE NAGAR PANCHAYAT

No. 618. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  Akole  Nagar  Panchayat,  a  tribal  taluka  under  Shirdi Parliamentary  Constituency  of  Maharashtra  is  facing  problems  of water scarcity, crisis of funds for purchasing additional machinery for garbage  disposal,  difficulty  in  managing  health  services  for  the  last one year as funds have not been allocated to the  Panchayat by the 15th Finance Commission, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  funds  through  the 15th Finance Commission to the tribal Akole Nagar Panchayat located in Shirdi Parliamentary Constituency for all the above works;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  public representatives in this regard; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  progress  made  so  far  in  this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a)  and  (b):  The  15th  Finance  Commission  (15th  FC)  has,  inter-alia, recommended grants to Non-Million Plus Cities (NMPCs) in the form of
- Tied and Untied grants.

Tied  grants  are  intended  for  the  improvement  of  water  supply  and sanitation including Solid Waste Management (SWM), which are part of public health, with allocation of 50:50 to water supply and sanitation including  SWM.  Untied  grants  are  intended  to  be  utilized  by  NMPCs based on their assessed requirements within the 18 subjects outlined in  the  12th  Schedule  of  the  Constitution,  including  for  water  and sanitation. The 15th FC grants are disbursed in two equal installments for a fiscal year to the State Government, which subsequently allocates them to NMPCs on the basis of population and area in the ratio of 90:10 or as per  the  accepted  recommendations  of  the  latest  State  Finance Commission. The Tied & Untied grants till the first installment of FY 2023-24 have been disbursed for Maharashtra. Claim for second installment of 202324 for tied and untied grant for NMPCs is awaited from the State. (c)  and  (d):  This  Ministry  has  not  received  representation  from  any public representatives for Akole Nagar Panchayat for second

installment of NPMC grants for FY 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: New NH for Murshidabad
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Murshidabad Parliamentary Constituency has not been connected  to  any  of  the  National  Highways  and  if  so,  the  reasons therefor;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  a  new  National Highway connecting Murshidabad, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether this National Highway would be extended up to Karimpur, Jalangi, Domkal and Bhagangola, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  Murshidabad Parliament constituency is connected with NH-312.
- (b) and (c)  No Sir.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 614 ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY 2025

## NEW NH FOR MURSHIDABAD

## 614.     MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

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Lok Sabha Question No. 612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Expenses incurred on National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  expenses  incurred  on  construction  and  maintenance/repair of National Highways, separately during the last five years;
- (b) the details of the budget allocated and actual expenses incurred on  maintenance/repair  of  Assam-Agartala  National  Highway  during the last five years; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  National  Highways  and  Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for rectification/corrective measures for proper maintenance of AssamAgartala  highway  as  per  provisions  of  the  Contract/Concession Agreement?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)     Expenditure incurred by the Government on development and Maintenance and Repair (M&R) of National Highways (NHs) during the last five years are as under:-

|      | Expenditure (in ₹ Crore)   | Expenditure (in ₹ Crore)   |
|------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| Year | Development of NHs         | M&R of NHs                 |

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 612 ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

EXPENSES INCURRED ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS 612.   SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

| 2019-20   | 141,630   | 3,011   |
|-----------|-----------|---------|
| 2020-21   | 164,476   | 5,948   |
| 2021-22   | 210,072   | 5,135   |
| 2022-23   | 215,212   | 6,278   |
| 2023-24   | 262,159   | 6,523   |
| Total     | 993,549   | 26,894  |

(b) Expenditure of Rs. 187 Crore has been incurred on M&R of NHs stretches (NH Nos. 6, 8 and 37) from Guwahati in Assam to Agartala in Tripura via Shillong in Meghalaya during the last five years. (c) Out  of  total  NH  length  of  about  577  km  from  Guwahati  to Agartala  via  Shillong,    about  236  km  length  is  under  Concession Period / Defect Liability Period (DLP), in which maintenance works are taken up by the concerned Concessionaire / Contractor. Further, widening / strengthening works have been taken up in about 129 km length.  In  remaining  213  km  length,  maintenance  works  has  been taken  up  by  National  Highways  and  Infrastructure  Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) / State Government to keep the NHs stretches in traffic worthy condition. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Funds under AIBP to Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Ramashankar  Vidharthi Rajbhar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 608

ANSWERED ON 06.02.2025

## FUNDS UNDER AIBP TO UTTAR PRADESH

†608. SHRI RAMASHANKAR RAJBHAR Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) the guidelines laid down by the Government for allocating funds under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP); (b) whether some States including Uttar Pradesh are being allocated less funds as compared to other States; (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (d) Central assistance under PMKSY-AIBP is limited to proportionate funding of the balance cost of works  components  of  irrigation  and  drinking  water  only,  at  the  time  of  inclusion  of  the  project  under  the scheme.

Latest guidelines for PMKSY-AIBP  projects is available at https://pmksy-mowr.nic.in/aibpmis/Manual/Guidelines\_PMKSY\_AIBP\_National\_Projects\_%202022.pdf.

Ninety-Nine  (99)  ongoing  Major/Medium  Irrigation  Projects  (MMI)  (and  7  phases)  spread  in  19 States/Union  Territories  were  identified  during  2016-17,  in  consultation  with  States,  for  inclusion  under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana -Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). Further, after approval for continuation of implementation of PMKSY during 2021-26, nine projects spread in 7 States have been included under PMKSY-AIBP.

Further, central assistance is provided to the projects, as per the guidelines, on the basis of progress made by the project and matching budgetary allocations made by the State for the project in a financial year.

Four (4) projects of Uttar Pradesh have been included under PMKSY-AIBP. Rs. 1,421.82 crore has been provided as central assistance to these projects since April, 2016.

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