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Question raised in Lok Sabha on Rehabilitation of Displaced Families due to Irrigation Projects, 05/05/2016

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Rehabilitation of Displaced Families due to Irrigation Projects, 05/05/2016. Water Resources projects are planned and implemented by the respective State Governments. Further, the concerned State Government and Project Authorities make assessment of number of people/families displaced due to such projects and formulate and implement project-wise Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plans. To facilitate this process, Union Government has issued National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 (NRRP-2007) and “Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013” for smooth implementation of R&R action plan in respect of Project Affected Families. However, Compensation for project affected people are decided by the project authorities as per existing R&R policy of Centre/State whichever is more beneficial. As per information available with the Central Water Commission (CWC), State-wise and project-wise list of number of displaced persons in respect of Major & Medium Irrigation Projects is enclosed.