NWDA seeks 241 crores for preparing feasibility of river link projec

New Delhi, Feb 8 (UNI) The National Water Development Agency (NWDA), the organisation entrusted the responsibility of carrying out feasiblity reports of Inter Linking of Rivers in the country has sought an outlay of Rs. 241 crore in 11th Five Year Plan.

Based on various studies conducted, NWDA has identified 30 links including 16 in the Peninsular region and 14 in the Himalayan for preparation of Feasibility Report (FRs). Out of these, FRs of 14 links under Peninsular Component and two links (Indian Portion) under Himalayan Component has already been completed.

A MOU for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Ken-Betwa link has been signed trilaterally by Centre and Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in August, 2005.

Subsequently, the Central Government entrusted the preparation of the DPR of the aforesaid link to NWDA, which is planned to be completed by June, 2008. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have also agreed in principle for taking up DPR of Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal link though a formal MoU is yet to be signed.

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