Parliament Question: Major irrigation projects of Uttarakhand funded by the Central Government

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2639 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026 MAJOR IRRIGATION PROJECTS OF UTTARAKHAND FUNDED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT 2639. # SHRI MAHENDRA BHATT: Will the Minister of Jal Shakti be pleased to state: (a) the current status of irrigation projects in the State of Uttarakhand that have been funded by the Central Government; (b) the number of projects, out of these projects, that have not been completed; and (c) the steps being taken to expedite their completion? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY) (a) to (c) Two (02) major irrigation projects of Uttarakhand namely Jamrani Dam Project and Lakhwar Multipurpose Project have been included under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme for central assistance. Physical progress under these projects are 21% and 14% respectively. In addition, two (02) clusters of 1,066 surface minor irrigation projects of Uttarakhand have been included under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna-Har Khet Ko Paani-Surface Minor Irrigation Programme for central assistance. 772 projects have been reported as completed by Government of Uttarakhand. To expedite completion of these projects regular monitoring of physical and financial progress is carried out through review meetings and field inspections to address implementation bottlenecks. States are encouraged to adopt modern technologies and improved project management practices for faster execution. In addition, closer coordination between the Centre and State Governments is ensured to resolve issues and facilitate timely completion of projects. *****