Srinagar, March 15 -- Despite repeated assurances, only Part-A of the project-worthRs.1,684.6 crore-has received in-principle approval, while the much-needed Part-B remains in limbo. This was revealed in a government response to a question by MLA Gulmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah, in the Assembly.

According to official data, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) was submitted to the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD&GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) in January 2019. However, the Central Water Commission (CWC) recommended splitting the project into two phases-Part-A and Part-B-based on available funds.

Delays, Partial Approvals, and an Uncertain Future

Following CWC's recommendations, the ...