THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a)to(e) The annual Irrigation potential of the Bargi Diversion Project, Madhya Pradesh is
3.76 Lakh Ha. in the district of Jabalpur, Katni, Satna and Riva. However, exact number of
people to be benefitted will depend upon the number of benefitted families living in the
command area at the time of implementation of the project.
Government of Madhya Pradesh has requested to include Bargi Diversion Project of Madhya Pradesh
in the scheme of national projects. The proposal has been examined.
A new project is declared as national project after ascertaining its eligibility for assistance
and availability of funds, clearance from Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board
and on the recommendation thereupon of a high powered Steering Committee and thereafter obtaining
the approval of Union Cabinet.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved the continuation of the scheme of
National Projects for 12th Plan in September 2013. The proposal of Bargi Diversion Project of
Madhya Pradesh for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects is under consideration of
Government of India as per the contours finalized for the scheme of National Projects during
12th Plan.
On the request of the State Government, the completion date has been extended up to March 2017
by Planning Commission in September, 2012.
