SUBERNAREKHA IRRIG.

closed

The components of the overall Subernarekha Irrigation System (SIS) would comprise the partial construction of the Chandil and Ichha dams and associated canals; partial construction of the Galudih Barrage and associated canals; and the Kharkai canals; initial block irrigation development on about 21,000 ha; the establishment of training facilities for minor systems development and water management, and the institutional framework for managing the fully completed SIS works; and carrying out various pilot studies to facilitate preparation of the later phases of the total SIS project. The major risk under the proposed project involves the possible non-completion of the total SIS after project completion. Adequate assurances have been received from the States and GOI, however, to satisfy the Association that the risk is acceptably low.