**Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II & III: Summary**
The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced the identification of 736 dams across 19 states for rehabilitation and safety enhancement under DRIP Phase II and Phase III. Approved by the Union Cabinet, the project has a total outlay of Rs. 10,211 crores for the period 2021-2031. DRIP Phase II became operational on October 12, 2021, and is co-financed by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Funding is structured with a cost-sharing arrangement: 70:30 (External: Counterpart) for General Category States, 80:20 for Special Category States, and 50:50 for Central Agencies. External funding is disbursed quarterly, based on expenditure reports from Implementing Agencies (IAs).
As of June 30, 2025, cumulative expenditure under DRIP Phase II is Rs. 1,796.96 crores. Karnataka has spent Rs. 252.14 crores against its allocation of Rs. 308 crores. Major physical rehabilitation works have been completed at 25 dams.
Building upon DRIP Phase I (2012-2021), Phases II & III emphasize dam safety through Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), stakeholder sensitization, and Early Warning Systems (EWS). Technical assistance supports IAs in conducting Dam Break Analyses and developing EAPs. To date, EAPs have been prepared for 226 dams and 103 stakeholder consultations have been conducted, engaging approximately 10,000 participants.
State and Agency-wise breakdown of identified dams and allocated costs:
* Andhra Pradesh: 31 dams, Rs. 667 crores
* Chhattisgarh: 5 dams, Rs. 133 crores
* Goa: 2 dams, Rs. 58 crores
* Gujarat: 6 dams, Rs. 400 crores
* Jharkhand: 35 dams, Rs. 238 crores
* Karnataka: 41 dams, Rs. 612 crores
* Kerala: 28 dams, Rs. 316 crores
* Madhya Pradesh: 27 dams, Rs. 186 crores
* Maharashtra: 167 dams, Rs. 940 crores
* Manipur: 2 dams, Rs. 311 crores
* Meghalaya: 6 dams, Rs. 441 crores
* Odisha: 36 dams, Rs. 804 crores
* Punjab: 12 dams, Rs. 442 crores
* Rajasthan: 189 dams, Rs. 965 crores
* Tamil Nadu: 59 dams, Rs. 1064 crores
* Telangana: 29 dams, Rs. 545 crores
* Uttar Pradesh: 39 dams, Rs. 787 crores
* Uttarakhand: 6 dams, Rs. 274 crores
* West Bengal: 9 dams, Rs. 84 crores
* BBMB: 2 dams, Rs. 230 crores
* CWC: 570 dams
* DVC: 5 dams, Rs. 144 crores
This information was provided by The Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project DRIP Phase II and Phase III: An externally funded project for the rehabilitation and safety enhancement of dams across multiple states.
World Bank: A co-financier of the DRIP Phase II project.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB: A co-financier of the DRIP Phase II project.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The government ministry responsible for the DRIP project.
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India, where information regarding DRIP was provided.
Karnataka: A state in India participating in the DRIP Phase II scheme, having reported specific expenditures.
Emergency Action Plans EAPs: Guidelines and plans developed for dams to assist dam owners in preparing dam-specific documents for emergency situations, prioritized in DRIP Phase II and III.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India participating in the DRIP Phase II and Phase III scheme.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
NUMBER OF DAMS IDENTIFIED UNDER DRIP
Posted On: 11 AUG 2025 3:32PM by PIB Delhi
As per the Union Cabinet’s approval for the externally funded Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project
(DRIP) Phase II and Phase III, a total of 736 dams across 19 States have been identified for rehabilitation and
safety enhancement. The overall cost of the DRIP Phase II and III scheme is Rs. 10,211 crores, to be utilized
over a ten-year period from 2021 to 2031.
DRIP Phase II became operational on 12th October 2021 and is being co-financed by the World Bank and the
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). State-wise details of the identified dams and their respective
allocated costs are provided below.
The scheme follows a funding pattern of 70:30 (External: Counterpart) for General Category States, 80:20 for
Special Category States, and 50:50 for Central Agencies. The ‘External’ component refers to the loan portion
disbursed by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Loan disbursements are
made on a quarterly basis, aligned with the actual expenditure incurred by the respective Implementing
Agencies.
As of 30th June 2025, a cumulative expenditure of Rs. 1,796.96 crores has been incurred under the DRIP
Phase II Scheme by various Implementing Agencies. Of this, Karnataka has reported an expenditure of Rs.
252.14 crores against its allocation of Rs. 308 crores under DRIP-II.
As of 30th June 2025, major physical rehabilitation works have been completed at 25 dams.
Under DRIP Phase I, implemented during 2012–2021, comprehensive Guidelines for Developing Emergency
Action Plans (EAPs) for dams was formulated to assist dam owners in preparing dam-specific EAP
documents. Building on this foundation, DRIP Phase II and III continue to prioritize dam safety through the
preparation of robust EAPs for identified dams, regular sensitization of stakeholders, and the installation of
Early Warning Systems (EWS), across multiple platforms.
Technical assistance is being provided under the scheme to support IAs in conducting Dam Break Analyses
and developing tailored EAPs for individual dams. Till date, Emergency Action Plans have been prepared for
226 dams under the DRIP Scheme, including those covered in Phase I. Additionally, 103 stakeholder
consultation programs have been organized, engaging approximately 10,000 participants. These initiatives
aim to foster disaster-resilient dam infrastructure and enhance community preparedness.
This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN
CHOUDHARY in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
MAM/SMP/NM
(Rajya Sabha US Q2470)
State/Agency wise number of identified dams and Allocated Cost under DRIP-II & III
No. of Estimated cost
Sl. No. State / Agency
dams (Crores)
1. Andhra Pradesh 31 6672. Chhattisgarh 5 133
3. Goa 2 58
4. Gujarat 6 400
5. Jharkhand 35 238
6. Karnataka 41 612
7. Kerala 28 316
8. Madhya Pradesh 27 186
9. Maharashtra 167 940
10. Manipur 2 311
11. Meghalaya 6 441
12. Odisha 36 804
13. Punjab 12 442
14. Rajasthan 189 965
15. Tamil Nadu 59 1064
16. Telangana 29 545
17. Uttar Pradesh 39 787
18. Uttarakhand 6 274
19. West Bengal 9 84
20. BBMB 2 230
21. CWC --- 570
22. DVC 5 144
Total 736 10,211
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(Release ID: 2155029)