Report by OD bureau, New Delhi: The Planning Commission has accorded investment clearance of the scheme Rajgarh Medium Irrigation project (New Medium) of Rajasthan. It is estimated to cost Rs 192.13 crore at Price Level 2010-11.

The project shall be completed in the financial year 2015-16 and Plan accounts would be closed by 31st March 2016. Project may accordingly be executed as per the approved outlays in the State Annual Plans. The State Finance Department would restrict the expenditure to the approved cost and no additional expenditure beyond approved cost may be permitted.

The project Authority must seek the approval of the “Command Area Development Plan” from the Planning Commission. Also the CAD works will be executed concurrently with the project implementation so that the participation of the stake holder farmers is ensured right from the stage of project planning through implementation to maintenance. This will ensure that the outlay on the project is converted into enduring outcomes in the form of assured and sustainable irrigation benefits to the farmers. The pari-passu implementation of the CAD works would be monitored by the Planning Commission.

State Government of Rajasthan shall ensure the completion of the rehabilitation and resettlement works before the submergence begins. The beneficiary farmers may be encouraged to take over the system after completion for operation and maintenance. Monitoring of the ground water level in the post project condition should be ensured to take ameliorative measures to combat water logging.