Cabinet approves plan for 'Investigation of Water Resources Development Schemes'.Byline: ANI New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for continuation of a plan for 'Investigation of Water Resources Development Schemes' during the XI Plan having an outlay of Rs.222.80 crore n. 1. Ten millions; as, a crore of rupees (which is nearly $5,000,000) s>. Noun 1. crore - the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million . The outcome of the scheme will be in the form of detailed project reports of irrigation/multipurpose projects and river links under National Perspective Plan (NPP). For preparation of DPR of any scheme, number of long term studies such as geological, seismological seis·mol·o·gy n. The geophysical science of earthquakes and the mechanical properties of the earth. seis , hydrological, socio-economic and environmental investigation which is essentially required for project implementation / construction is carried out. DPR establishes the techno-economic viability of the projects. Therefore, investments in the preparation of DPR would result into the optimal development of the water resources/hydropower in the country and creation of irrigation potential, which would increase agricultural production. (ANI) Copyright 2008 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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