Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources Report:
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources reported that only 58% of the revised ₹21,640.88 crore allocation for water projects was utilized by December 2024.
Findings:
- 40% of allocated funds remain unspent, delaying critical water projects.
- 2025-26 allocation rose to ₹25,276.83 crore (+18.54%) to boost groundwater management, river basin development, and the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
- The National Hydrology Project’s budget dropped by 98%, and the Command Area Development scheme was cut by 39.28% due to low expenditure.
- Received ₹5,936 crore for 2025-26, expected completion by March 2026 with an optional one-year extension.
- 209 out of 415 sanctioned posts are vacant, affecting flood control and drainage projects.
