Need For Early Completion Of Upper Krishna Irrigation Project In … on 30 November, 2000

Title: Need for early completion of Upper Krishna Irrigation Project in Karnataka.

SHRI G. PUTTA SWAMY GOWDA (HASSAN): Sir, Upper Krishna Project is a major project in Karnataka which is being completed with the assistance of the World Bank. The estimated expenditure is about Rs. 4,000 crore.

The C.& A.G. in his report is reported to have mentioned that over Rs. 300 crore have been siphoned of from this project. On account of this, World Bank is not releasing the money. The Project is still incomplete.

I, therefore, urge upon the hon. Prime Minister to order for an immediate enquiry into the matter and instruct the authorities to complete the project as per schedule.

Thank you.