(a) whether a delegation from Government of Karnataka visited Washington to discuss with the World Bank officials regarding loan for the Jalasamvardhane (desiltation of tanks) project;
(b) if so, the response of the World Bank thereto;
(c) whether any agreement between the State Government and
the World Bank has been reached; and
(d) if so, the time by which the project is likely to
commence?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)
(a) to (d) The Indian delegation comprising the
representatives of the Central Government and the Govt. of
Karnataka took part in negotiations with the World Bank, at
Washington DC, USA during 11-15th March, 2002. An
International Development Association (IDA) Credit
assistance of US $ 98.9 million for “Karnataka Community
based Tank Management Project†has been agreed to. The
Management Board of the World Bank is yet to convey its
final decision on the proposal.