Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Proposal for Linking of Rivers for National Water Grid, 18/07/2016

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Proposal for Linking of Rivers for National Water Grid, 18/07/2016. Under the National Perspective Plan (NPP) for water resources development through inter basin transfer of water, prepared by this Ministry, 30 links (16 under Peninsular Component & 14 under Himalayan Component) have been identified for preparation of Feasibility Reports. After survey and investigations Feasibility Reports of 14 links under Peninsular Component and Feasibility Reports of 2 links and draft Feasibility Reports of 7 links (Indian portion) under Himalayan Component have been completed. The status of Feasibility Reports/Detailed Project Reports is given in Annexure.