Sapta Kosi Multipurpose Project related surveys completed
The Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project has been included under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana – Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) for balance cost of works of Rs.6,143.22 crore, with central assistance of Rs.3,652.56 crore, the Jal Shakti Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary said in an update to Rajya Sabha on 27 July.
A Rs.2,639.80 crore contract has been awarded for the project scheduled for completion by March 2029. The re-modeling work of Eastern Kosi Main Canal from 0.00 km to 41.30 km has been taken. The project has progressed 8.5% so far, he added in a written reply to the house.
The Government holds regular dialogue with the Nepal Government regarding construction of dams on the Kosi River for the mutual benefit of both countries, including flood control.
A Joint Project Office (JPO-SKSKI) was constituted in 2003 with the mandate to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Sapta-Kosi Multipurpose Project and Sun-Kosi Kamla Diversion Multipurpose project.
The status of preparation the DPRs of these projects is as:
Sapta Kosi Multipurpose Project: The work of topographical surveys, construction material survey, water quality survey, inland navigation studies, hydrological studies, seismological studies, drilling (1,258m), communication survey, glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) studies have been completed.
Sun-Kosi Kamla Diversion Multipurpose project: The work of topographical surveys, water quality survey, hydrological studies, seismological studies, drilling (1,549m), communication survey, glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) studies have been completed for Sun-Kosi Kamla Diversion Multipurpose project.
Central assistance of Rs.206.77 crore has been released to Bihar state under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme during last three years, he informed the house. Fiinews.com
