ADDITIONAL CENTRAL ASSISTANCE TO KARNATAKA FOR RURAL DRINKING WATER

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Ministry of Rural Development has released Rs.600 lakh to the State Government of Karnataka towards additional Central assistance to meet the rural drinking water supply requirement arising due to drought situation in the State during 2003-2004. This assistance is provided out of the 5% of the total Central Rural Water Supply Outlay earmarked for contingencies arising due to natural calamities/disaster.

These funds must be utilised for (i) Hydro-fracturing of 1000 bores, (ii) Deepening of 1000 existing borewells, (iii) Flashing/desilting of 2000 borewells and (iv) Deepening/rejuvenation of 2000 open wells. These funds are released on 100% central share basis in relaxation of ARWSP Guidelines.