National project status for PRLIS not under consideration, says Centre
The Indian Central Government has stated there is no current proposal to grant national project status to the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Officials noted that the project requires further technical appraisal and resolution of inter-state water disputes before it can be considered for central assistance.
Why it matters
The status of this irrigation project is a significant point of contention in regional water management and federal-state fiscal relations in India.
The Central Government asserted that there is no proposal before it to consider granting national project status to the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS).
The criteria for according national project status to major irrigation projects are specified in the guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana — accelerated irrigation benefit programme and the status is accorded mainly to projects of national importance involving inter-State or international water issues or create/restore significant irrigation potential.
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