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- Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary told the Rajya Sabha that seven irrigation projects in Karnataka, including the Bhadra Upper Canal project, have not been included under the Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee or flood control schemes for central assistance.
- He was answering a question from Congress MP Ajay Maken.
- The ₹5,300 crore promised for the Bhadra Upper Canal project in the 2023 Union budget has not been released, and the state's February 2025 proposal seeking ₹11,123 crore for six projects under the Krishi Sinchayee scheme also remains pending.
- The minister said central grants for any projects will be released keeping in view the approved guidelines and fund allocation of the 16th Finance Commission for 2026-31.
What to watch next
- Release of central assistance under the 16th Finance Commission framework for 2026-31
- Decision on the state's pending proposals for Bhadra Upper Canal and six other irrigation projects
- Consideration of the Tungabhadra left bank project after the state water resources department's July 24 clarifications
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