Lok Sabha Question No. 2604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-10
Subject: Revival/Rejuvenation of Rivers
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE, KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL, SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2604

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.05.2016

## Revival/Rejuvenation of Rivers

2604.  ADV. JOICE GEORGE: SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL: SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any survey/census of rivers during the last two years and the current year and if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  received  proposals  from  various  States  or  taken  up projects  for  the  development/  rejuvenation of  rivers  including  dying/  disappeared  rivers  in the country and if so, the details thereof, River and State/UT-wise including Pamba river; and
- (c) the details  of  funds  allocated/sanctioned  and  utilized  for  the  above  purpose  during the said period, State/UTwise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) As per the report published by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in February 2015, 302 polluted river stretches have been identified on 275 rivers based on Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels, a key indicator of organic pollution. The State-wise details are at Annexure-I.
- (b) & (c) Conservation  of  rivers  is  an  ongoing  and  collective  effort  of  the  Central  and State Governments.  This  Ministry  has  been  supplementing  the  efforts of the State Governments  in  abatement  of  pollution  in  identified  stretches  of  various  rivers  under  the National  River  Conservation  Plan  (NRCP)  and  NGRBA  (National  Ganga  River  Basin Authority) programmes, for implementation of projects on a cost sharing basis between the Central and State Governments. The NGRBA programme along with work of Ganga & its tributaries is  with  Ministry  of  Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR)  from  01/08/2014  onwards.      Proposals  are  received  from  the  State Governments  from  time  to  time  for  taking  up  various  pollution  abatement  works  in  towns

along identified stretches of polluted rivers under the NRCP and sanctioned by this Ministry after due appraisal on the basis of the prescribed Guidelines as well as availability of budget allocations under these programmes.  Presently, NRCP (excluding Ganga and its tributaries) covers polluted stretches of 31 rivers in 75 towns spread over 14 States at a sanctioned cost of Rs. 4517.82  crore.  The State-wise details of rivers covered under NRCP, including river Pamba in Kerala, are at Annexure-II.

The details of budget allocation & expenditure incurred during the last two years and current financial year under the NRCP, State-wise are at Annexure-III.

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Annexure-I

## Annexure-I referred to in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2604 to be answered on Tuesday, the 10 th May, 2016 on 'Revival/Rejuvenation of Rivers'

## State-Wise Polluted River Stretches

|   S.No. | State                             | Stretches Identified                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |   Number |
|---------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
|       1 | Andhra Pradesh                    | Godavari, Hundri, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Pennar, Kundu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |        6 |
|       2 | Assam                             | Mora Bharali, Barak, Beki, Bharalu, Bhogdoi, Boginadi, Brahamputra, Burhidihing, Deepar Bill, Dhansiri, Digboi, Disang, Jia Bharali, Jhanji , Kalong, Kapili, Kharsang, Kohora, Kundli, Kushiara, Manas, Pagldia, Panchnai, Ranga Nadi, Sankosh, Sonai,Subansiri, Kathakal                                                                                                                                        |       28 |
|       3 | Bihar                             | Ganga, Harbora, Manusmar, Ram Rekha, Sirsia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |        5 |
|       4 | Chhattisgarh                      | Hasdeo, Kelo, Kharoon, Mahanadi, Seonath                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |        5 |
|       5 | Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli | Damanganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |        1 |
|       6 | Delhi                             | Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |        1 |
|       7 | Goa                               | Mandovi, Assonora, Bicholim, Chapora, Khandepar, Mapusa, Sal, Valvant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |        8 |
|       8 | Gujarat                           | Mahi, Narmada, Ambika, Amlakhadi, Anas, Balehwar Khadi, Bhadar, Damanganga, Kaveri, Khari, Kim, Kolak, Panam, Bhogavo, Dhadar, Purna, Sabarmati, Shedhi, Tapi, Triveni,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |       20 |
|       9 | Haryana                           | Ghaggar, Yamuna                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |        2 |
|      10 | Himachal Pradesh                  | Beas, Tons, Sirsa, Swan, Sukhana, Suketi Khad, Binwa, Markanda                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |        8 |
|      11 | Jammu & Kashmir                   | Banganga, Basanter, Chenab, Chunt Kol, Dewak, Gawkadal, Jhelam, Lidder, Tawi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |        9 |
|      12 | Jharkhand                         | Bokaro, Koel, Damodar, Jumar, Karo, Sankh, Subarnarekha, Koel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |        8 |
|      13 | Karnataka                         | Arkavathi, Bhadra, Bhima, Cauvery, Ghatprabha, Kabini, Kagina, Kali, Krishna, Lakshmantirtha, Malprbha, Manjira, Shimsha, Tungabhadra, Tungha                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |       15 |
|      14 | Kerala                            | Chitrapuzha, Kadambayar, Kallai, Karamana, Keecheri, Kuppam, Manimala, Neeleswaram, Periyar, Pullur, Puzhackal, Thirur, Uppala                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |       13 |
|      15 | Madhya Pradesh                    | Banjar, Betwa, Bichia, Chambal, Chillar, Denwa, Gohad, Gour, Jammer, Kalisot, Khan, Kolar, Kshipra, Kunda, Malei, Narmada, Parvati, Shivna, Tapi, Tons, Wainganga                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |       21 |
|      16 | Maharashtra                       | Wena, Wainganga, Godavari, Bhima, Krishna, Ulhas, Kundalika, Tapi, Girna, Panchganga, Nira, Bhatsa, Rangavali, Indrayani, Chandrabhaga, Vashisti, Mithi, Kanhan, Koyna, Amba, Amravati, Bindusara, Darna, Ghod, Gomai, Hiwara, Kan, Manjara, Mor, Morna, Mula, Mula- Mutha, Mutha, Panzara, Patalganga, Pawna, Pedhi, Pelhar, Penganga, Purna, Savitri, Sina, Surya, Urmodi, Vaitrana, Vel, Venna, Waghur, Wardha |       49 |

| 17      | Manipur       | Barak, Imphal, Iril, Khuga, Khujairok, Lokchao, Maha, Manipur, Nambul, Sekmai, Thoubal, Wangjing                                                                      |   12 |
|---------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| 18      | Meghalaya     | Bugi, Kynshi, Kyrhukhla, Lukha, Myntdu, Nonbah, Umkhrah, Umshyrpi, Umtrew, Wahblei                                                                                    |   10 |
| 19      | Nagaland      | Chathe, Dhansiri, Dzu                                                                                                                                                 |    3 |
| 20      | Odisha        | Baitrani, Brahamani, Budhabalnaga, Daya, Kathajodi, Koel, Kuakhai, Mahanadi Nagavalli, Rushikulya, Serua, Vansadhara                                                  |   12 |
| 21      | Punjab        | Ghaggar, Satluj                                                                                                                                                       |    2 |
| 22      | Rajasthan     | Banas, Chambal, Chappi, Ghaggar, Kali Sindh, Parvati, Jawai, Ujad                                                                                                     |    8 |
| 23      | Sikkim        | Dikchu, Maney Khola, Rangit, Ranichu, Teesta                                                                                                                          |    5 |
| 24      | Tamil Nadu    | Bhavani, Cauvery, Palar, Sarabanga, Tambirapani, Thirumanimuthar, Vasista                                                                                             |    7 |
| 25      | Telangana     | Godavari, Krishna, Manjeera, Musi, Nakkavagu, Sabari, Maner                                                                                                           |    7 |
| 26      | Tripura       | Gumti, Haora                                                                                                                                                          |    2 |
| 27      | Uttar Pradesh | Betwa, Ghaghara, Gomti, Hindon, Kalinadi, Ramganga, Rapti, Rihand, Sai, Saryu, Ganga, Yamuna, Kosi                                                                    |   13 |
| 28      | Uttarakhand   | Bhela, Dhela, Suswa, Ganga, Kosi                                                                                                                                      |    5 |
| 29      | West Bengal   | Barakar, Churni, Damodar, Dwarakeshwar, Dwarka, Ganga, Jalangi, Kaljani, Kansi, Karola, Mahananda, Mathabhanga, Mayurkashi, Rupnarayan, Silabati, Teesta, Vindhadhari |   17 |
| Total : | Total :       |                                                                                                                                                                       |  302 |

Annexure-II referred to in reply to parts (b) & (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2604 to be answered on Tuesday, the 10 th May, 2016 on 'Revival/Rejuvenation of Rivers'

## State-wise details of rivers covered under National River Conservation Plan (Rs. in crore)

| Sl.   | State          | River                                             |   Sanctioned Cost |
|-------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| 1     | Andhra Pradesh | Godavari                                          |             21.79 |
| 2     | Telangana      | Godavari & Musi                                   |            345.72 |
| 3     | Gujarat        | Sabarmati, Mindhola                               |            808.53 |
| 4     | Goa            | Mandovi                                           |             14.1  |
| 5     | Jharkhand      | Subarbarekha                                      |              3.14 |
| 6     | Karnataka      | Bhadra, Tungabhadra, Cauvery, Tunga & Pennar      |             66.25 |
| 7     | Maharashtra    | Krishna, Godavari, Tapi, Panchganga & Mula Mutha  |           1182.86 |
| 8     | Madhya Pradesh | Tapti, Wainganga, & Narmada                       |             20.16 |
| 9     | Odisha         | Brahmini & Mahanadi                               |             92.74 |
| 10    | Punjab         | Satluj, Beas & Ghaggar                            |            774.43 |
| 11    | Tamil Nadu     | Cauvery, Adyar, Cooum, Vennar, Vaigai & Tambarani |            905.78 |
| 12    | Kerala         | Pamba                                             |             18.45 |
| 13    | Sikkim         | Rani Chu                                          |            181.09 |
| 14    | Nagaland       | Diphu & Dhansiri                                  |             82.8  |
| Total | Total          |                                                   |           4517.84 |

Annexure-III referred to in reply to parts (b) & (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2604 to be answered on Tuesday, the 10 th May, 2016 on 'Revival/Rejuvenation of Rivers'

## Details of Budget allocation and funds released under National River Conservation Plan

( Rs. in crore)

| S. No.   | State                            | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year                   |
|----------|----------------------------------|------------------|------------------|----------------------------------|
|          |                                  | 2014-15          | 2015-16          | 2016-17 (Upto 30 th April, 2016) |
| A        | Budget Allocation                | 77.80            | 66.73            | 95.00                            |
| B        | Funds Released                   |                  |                  |                                  |
| 1        | Gujarat                          | 44.00            | 24.12            | --                               |
| 2        | Maharashtra                      | --               | 4.99             | --                               |
| 3        | Punjab                           | 28.80            | 17.61            | --                               |
| 4        | Kerala                           | --               | 5.00             | --                               |
| 5        | Sikkim                           | --               | 1.00             | --                               |
| 6        | Nagaland                         | --               | 10.00            | --                               |
| 7        | General/miscellaneous activities | 4.79             | 4.00             | --                               |
| Total    | Total                            | 77.59            | 66.72            | --                               |