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Lok Sabha Question No. 1851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Expansion Plan in Shipyards
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1851**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**EXPANSION PLAN IN SHIPYARDS**

1851.	SHRI  RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether any expansion plan is under implementation in Goa Shipyard Limited;

(b)	if so, the details and the present status thereof;

(c)	whether certain shipyards in the country are not equipped with an in-house design capability and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(d)	whether the Government proposes to build more shipyards and upgrade / fully equip the existing shipyards; and

(e)	if so, the details and the present status thereof?

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MINISTER OF STATE           			          		(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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**(a) & (b):** **Yes, Madam.  Development, expansion and upgradation of infrastructure is in progress at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under four phases, of which first two phases were completed by March, 2011.  Currently, phase 3 and 4 are under progress.**

**(c)	All four Defence Public Sector Undertaking Shipyards, namely – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL), Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) – and Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) are equipped with in-house design capability to undertake design of ship construction projects for which orders have been placed on them.  Most of the other Indian Shipyards have design facility for tugs and other vessels.  For Offshore Vessels, Dredgers and other specialized vessels they outsource the basic / detailed design package from reputed design houses all over the world.**

**(d) & (e):** **Government has sanctioned funds to Defence Public Sector Undertaking Shipyards for their upgradation and modernization. The modernization plans of MDL and GRSE have already been completed.  The infrastructure / equipment upgradation of HSL, GSL & CSL is in progress.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Sainik School in A&amp;N Islands
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BISHNU PADA RAY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1850**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**SAINIK SCHOOL IN  A&N ISLANDS**

1850.	SHRI  BISHNU PADA RAY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government / Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Administration has taken any initiative for establishment of Sainik School in A&N Islands;

(b)	if so, the details thereof; and

(c)	the time by which the said school is likely to be established?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (c):** **The Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Administration has expressed their intention vide their letter dated 2** **nd** **February 2015 for establishment of a Sainik School in A&N Islands.  They have been advised vide Ministry of Defence’s letter dated 3** **rd** **March 2015 to submit a formal proposal as per the extant guidelines.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Packages for J&amp;K
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

PLAN FINANCE-I DIVISION

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1848**

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 31 st JULY, 2015/

**9 SHRAVANA, SAKA 1937**

**Packages for J & K**

1848.	Smt. Kothapalli Geetha:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

1. Whether the Government has finalized a massive development package for J&K; and
2. If so, the details and the present status thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) to (b)   Central Financial Assistance of Rs. 1,667 cr. was announced by Central Government on 16.06.2015 as a part of the short term relief/ reconstruction measures for the state of Jammu and Kashmir including Rs. 838 crore on account of pending liabilities of the Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan, Rs. 551 crore additional ex-gratia relief for repair / reconstruction of damaged kuccha houses, Rs. 172 crore for the tourism sector, Rs. 59 crore as subsidy for providing additional food grains and Rs. 47 crore for repair of damaged roads. Accordingly, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has allowed State Government of Jammu & Kashmir to lift the balance quantity of foodgrains (292 tons of wheat and 46944 tons of rice) out of flood allocation made during February, 2015 at Above Poverty Line (APL) rates instead of MSP/MSP derived prices. Further, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has allotted Rs. 47 crore to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for repair of damaged roads on National Highways. The other components of Financial Assistance to J&K are under process of implementation by concerned Ministries/Departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Robotics/Artificial Intelligence
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1846**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**ROBOTICS / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE**

1846.	SHRI  BAIJAYANT JAY  PANDA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	the details of steps taken by the Government for promotion of research and development in the area of robotics and artificial intelligence;

(b)	whether the Government is providing any fellowship / grants to entrepreneurs in the areas of robotics and artificial intelligence; and

(c)	if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a)	Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Bengaluru and Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) {R&DE(E)}, Pune are prime laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) working in the area of artificial intelligence and robotics.  Miniature Unmanned Ground Vehicle (MINIUGV), RoboSentry and Autonomous Guided Vehicle have already been developed by DRDO and recently            a project has been taken for development of Multi Agent Robotics System (MARS).  DRDO has also planned to undertake projects for development of robotic products and technologies associated with robotics and technologies associated with robotics and artificial intelligence.  In this regard, a national challenge has been initiated to tap talent in robotics and artificial intelligence among students, academia and entrepreneurs / industry in the areas of robotics related to defence.**

**(b) & (c):** **DRDO has not been giving fellowships / grants to entrepreneurs in the area of robotics and artificial intelligence.  However, DRDO has signed a number of Contract Agreements for Research Services (CARS) projects with academia for developing technologies related to robotics and artificial intelligence.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Approval of FDI Proposals
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1845.**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015.**

**APPROVAL OF FDI PROPOSALS**

**1845.	SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY** be pleased to state:

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग मंत्री**

1. whether the Government proposes disbarring of foreign investment promotion and prefers case by case approach in giving approval to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals; and

1. if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**वाणिज्‍य एवं उद्योग राज्‍यमंत्री (स्‍वतंत्र प्रभार)(श्रीमती निर्मला सीतारमण)**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY**

**(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)**

(a):	No, Madam.

(b):	Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Synthetic Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1844**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**Synthetic Medicines**

**1844. SHRI ALOK SANJAR:**

Will the Minister of **HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE** be pleased to state:

(a) whether use of synthetic medicines are on the rise in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the extant rules to regulate the manufacturing and marketing of synthetic medicines in the country;

(c) whether synthetic drugs have adverse effects on health and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the remedial measures being taken by the Government to check the rising  tendency of use of synthetic medicines, particularly among youth?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) & (b):  The term ‘synthetic medicines’ is not defined under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Rules made thereunder.

(c): No drug is 100% safe. The drugs are approved and allowed to be manufactured and marketed based on their risk and benefit profile.

(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Standards for Alcoholic Beverages
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1843**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**Standards for Alcoholic Beverages**

**1843. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:**

Will the Minister of **HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE** be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce regulatory norms and standards for alcoholic beverages;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said norms are likely to be implemented; and

(c) the existing regulatory norms to check the quality standards for alcoholic beverages?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) : Yes.

(b): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has accorded- in-principle, approval to the draft regulations for alcoholic beverages. These standards will be finalised after inviting public/stakeholders’ objections and suggestions, and thereafter examining them.

(c) : Presently, the standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) are followed to check the quality standards of alcoholic beverages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-31
Subject: Explosive Remnants of War
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1842**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 31** **ST** **JULY, 2015**

**EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR**

1842.	SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether explosions caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and Explosive Remnants of  War (ERW) leave a number of people disabled for life;

(b)	if so, the number of persons rendered disabled due to IED and ERW explosions during the last three years;

(c)	whether most villages along the Western border are planted with landmines that go off unexpectedly causing disability to the inhabitants and if so, the details thereof;

(d)	whether the Government has any special programme or financial package for the persons affected by the unexpected explosions of the IED and ERW; and

(e)	if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (e):** **The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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**LOK SABHA**

STARRED QUESTION NO.158

TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY THE 30 TH JULY, 2015

**Arbitration and Conciliation Act**

† *** 158.SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:**

Will the Minister of **LAW AND JUSTICE** be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has examined the recommendations of Law Commission on the amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and if so, the details and the present status thereof;

(b)	the number of Mediation centres/Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) centres set up in the country during each of the last three years and the current year;

(c)	the number of cases disposed of by the said centres during the said period; and

(d)	whether the Government proposes to increase the number of such centres in future, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**(SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)**

(a),(b),(c)&(d) :   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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Statement referred to in reply to parts (a),(b),(c) & (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.158 to be answered on 30 th July, 2015, regarding ‘Arbitration and Conciliation Act’, by Shri Ramesh Bidhuri, Hon’ble M.P.

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(a):	The Law Commission of India in its 246 th Report has made recommendations relating to amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Law Commission of India has also submitted a supplementary report to its 246 th Report in the light of recent judgements of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, recommending further amendments to Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The full text of these Reports are available on website [www.lawcommissionof](http://www.lawcommissionof/) india.nic.in. The recommendations made therein are under consideration of the Government.

(b)&(c):  The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(d):	The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has allotted funds to the State Legal Service Authorities, in the year 2007-08 for establishing Mediation Centres in the States. Further, a sum of Rs. 750 crore was allocated during the Thirteenth Finance Commission (TFC) Award (2010-15) to the State Governments for establishing ADR Centres and Training. As per information furnished by various States, 284 ADR Centres have been established upto 31.3.2015 and 17,69,727 cases were disposed off. A provision of Rs.300 crore was also recommended to the 14 th Finance commission for establishing 300 ADR Centres at an average of cost of Rs.1 crore per centre, which was endorsed by the Commission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 156 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Tapping of Solar and Wind Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED  QUESTION NO. 156

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015

## TAPPING OF SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY

- *156. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK: SHRI ELUMALAI V.:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate a National Policy on offshore wind energy  to  tap  the  huge  potential  along  the  coast  line  of  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether harvesting solar and wind energy across wide areas and different time zones and at places of the richest resource availability is likely to bring down generation cost of power and improve grid efficiency and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government also proposes to incentivise low-capacity and ageing wind turbines to improve grid efficiency, and if so, the details thereof indicating the estimated solar and wind energy potential of the country and the long-term plan to tap the potential;
- (d) whether the Government has appointed a Committee to study the cost and economic viability of the projects in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the said Committee has submitted its report, if so, the details thereof and the follow-up action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL & NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a),(b),(c),(d)&(e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## Statement referred to in reply to Parts (a),(b),(c),(d)&(e) of the  Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 156  by Shri Vijay Kumar Hansdak and Shri Elumalai  V. to be answered on 30.07.2015 regarding Tapping of Solar and Wind Energy

(a): Government  is  working  on  the  draft  National  Offshore  Wind  Energy  Policy  in consultation  with  the  concerned  stakeholder  Ministries/Departments.  The  draft  policy  has provision  for  entire  spectrum  of  offshore  wind  energy  development  including  resource assessment, allocation of offshore blocks, installation, clearances etc.

(b): The  areas  with  rich  wind  and  solar  resources  are  likely  to  generate  more  energy.. Wind and solar resource in a region mainly depend on geographical and climatic conditions.

(c): No Madam, there is currently no proposal to incentivize low capacity and ageing wind turbines.

Solar  energy  potential  in  the  country  is  estimated  to  be  750  GW  and  that  of  wind energy has been estimated to be 102 GW at 80m hub height. As per the long term plan, a cumulative capacity of 100 GW of solar energy and 60 GW of wind energy is proposed to be installed by 2022.

(d): No Madam, no such committee has been appointed.

(e): Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1839 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Registration of Political Parties
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1839**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, 30** **th** **JULY, 2015**

**REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES**

†1839. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of political parties registered with the Election Commission in the country along with the date of their registration;

(b) the names of political parties which have not contested any election for the last five years;

(c) whether the Government/Election Commission proposes to take any steps for de-registration of such political parties and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether these political parties file income tax returns showing sources of their income; and

(e) if so, the details thereof during the last three years and if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**(SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)**

(a) The Election Commission has informed that as on 24.07.2015, 1866 political parties are registered with the Commission. Out of these 1866 political parties, 56 political parties are recognised (National/State) political parties and the remaining are un-recognised registered political parties. The date of registration of these political has not been compiled.

(b): In the last general election to the House of People held in 2014 (16 th Lok Sabha), 464 political parties set up candidates. There would be some parties which contest elections to the Legislative Assemblies and local bodies. The information about the parties contesting elections to local bodies is not available in the Commission.

(c): The Law Commission in its 255 th Report has recommended for the de-registration of a political party for failure to contest Parliamentary or State elections for ten consecutive years. The recommendations made in the Report are under consideration of the Government.

(d) and (e): Political parties are required to file their Income Tax Returns under section 139 of Income tax Act, 1961 before the Income tax Department. As political parties do not file copy of their income tax returns with the Election Commission of India, such information is not available with the Commission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1833 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: National Hydrology Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1833.

## ANSWERED ON 30.7.2015

**National Hydrology Project**

†1833.	SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

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

(a) whether the Government has launched National Hydrology Project in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the said project;

(c) the details of expenditure likely to be incurred, funds sanctioned and released for the said project so far;

(d) whether any time frame has been fixed for completion of the said project; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to complete the said project in a stipulated time frame?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

(a) to (e)A proposal for National Hydrology Project with the objective of establishing and upgrading Hydro-meteorological network in all the river basins; bringing the entire hydro-meteorological data on a standardised central database for easy storage, validation and dissemination; development of Decision Support Systems for flood forecasting, reservoir operations, water resources planning & management, conjunctive use etc. following a river basin approach; and enhancing capacity of the States and increasing collaboration between Centre & States and amongst the States themselves, has been submitted for approval of the Expenditure Finance Committee. The project is proposed to be implemented at a cost of Rs 3640 crore with partial World Bank’s assistance over a period of eight years.

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