INDIA – LAND AND WATER RESOURCES: FACTS

 Geographical Area & Location 328.7 M ha

Latitude; 80 4’N to 370 6’ N
Longitude: 680 7’E to 970 25’ E

 Population (2011) 1210.19 Million

 Rainfall Variation 100 mm in Western most regions to 11000

mm in Eastern most region

 Major River Basin (Catchment Area more than 20,000 12 Nos. having total catchment area 253
Sqkm) Mha

 Medium River Basin (Catchment Area between 2000 and 46 nos. having total catchments area 25
20,000 Sq km) Mha

 Total Navigable Length of Important Rivers 14464 Km

WATER RESOURCES

 Average Annual Rainfall 4000 BCM

 Annual Rainfall (2016) 3560 BCM
 Mean Annual Natural Run-Off 1869 BCM
 Estimated Utilisable Surface Water Potential 690 BCM
 Total Replenishable Ground Water Resources 433 BCM

 Ground Water Resources Available for Irrigation 369 BCM

 Ground Water Potential Available for Domestic, 71 BCM (approx.)
Industrial And Other Purposes
 Ultimate Irrigation Potential 140 Mha
From Surface Water 76 Mha
From Ground Water 64 Mha
 Storage Available Due to Completed Major & Medium 253 BCM
Projects (Including Live Capacity less than 10 M.Cum)
 Estimated Additional Likely Live Storage Available due 155 BCM
to Projects Under Construction / Consideration

LAND RESOURCES

 Total Cultivable Land 182.2 M ha

 Gross Sown Area (2013-14) 200.9 M ha
 Net Sown Area (2013-14) 141.4 M ha
 Irrigation Potential Created (upto March 2012) 113.5 M ha
 Gross Irrigated Area (2013-14) 95.8 M ha
 Net Irrigated Area (2013-14) 68.1 M ha

HYDRO-POWER

 Ultimate Hydropower Potential 148701 MW

Potential Developed by 31.3.2017 (Installed Capacity of
 44478 MW
plants above 25 MW)
 From Chairman’s Desk
It is our pleasure to bring out this Annual Report of the Central Water Commission
(CWC) for the year 2016-17. The report gives an insight into the organisation structure,
functions and activities of CWC highlighting the contribution made in the development and
management of water resources in the country.
CWC continued to forge ahead in providing the necessary leadership and guidance
for the development of the water sector and provided necessary support to the Ministry of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on all technical and policy
matters during the year 2016-17. Officers of CWC represented in several committees and
contributed substantially on various issues. CWC provided technical assistance to the
Ministry on various issues related to inter-state matters, sharing of waters with neighbouring
countries, bilateral treaties and MoUs etc. Regular activities of appraisal of major and
medium irrigation projects and other water resources development schemes, monitoring of
major, medium and extension/ renovation/ modernization (ERM) projects, environmental
issues related to projects, design of hydraulic structures, hydrological observations and
studies and flood forecasting services were successfully carried out during the year.
During 2016-17, CWC provided design consultancy for DPR preparation and
project construction in respect of 61 water resources development projects in India and
neighbouring countries namely Afghanistan, Bhutan and Nepal. We have undertaken
techno-economic appraisal of water resources development projects leading to acceptance
of 40 projects comprising of 19 major & medium irrigation projects, 1 drinking water
project and 20 flood control projects by the Advisory Committee of MoWR,RD&GR. In
view of the goal of providing “Har Khet Ko Pani”, CWC has undertaken rigorous
monitoring of irrigation projects as well as scrutiny of release proposals which resulted in
release of funds to 69 major and medium irrigation projects to the tune of Rs. 3308 crore
under PMKSY-AIBP programme.
CWC has been monitoring storage position of 91 reservoirs in the country which
has helped the States in planning of water utilisation during non-monsoon period. Flood
Forecasting service at 23 new stations has been started during 2016-17. The timely issue of
6239 flood forecasts (with 95.34 % accuracy) during the monsoon period of 2016 has
helped concerned authorities / society in effective flood fighting and relief.
CWC has always worked for providing quality service to the nation in the field of
water resources development and management. The National River Water Quality
Laboratory, CWC, New Delhi is now accredited by National Accreditation Board for
Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with Standard ISO/IEC 17025-
2005 in the discipline of testing.
The dedicated effort and hard work of the officers and staff of CWC is the key
behind above achievements. CWC is committed to provide full support to the State
Governments in all aspects related to planning, design, construction, operation and
management of water resources projects in an efficient, sustainable and technically sound
manner.

(S. Masood Husain)

Chairman, CWC
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 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2016 -17

 DESIGNS
o CWC provided design consultancy to States / Project Authorities for 61 water
resources development projects involving detailed designs and preparation of
drawings of various types of hydraulic structures.

 RIVER MANAGEMENT
o Carried out hydrological observations, including snow and meteorological
observations, at 954 sites in different basins spread over the entire country.
o The National River Water Quality Laboratory, CWC, New Delhi has been
accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration
Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with Standard ISO/IEC 17025_2005 in the
disciple of chemical as well as biological testing.
o Provided Flood Forecasting Service at 199 flood forecasting stations (including 48
inflow forecasting stations) spread over 19 major river basins. During the flood
season 2016, 6239 flood forecasts (4969 level forecast and 1270 inflow forecasts)
were issued, out of which 5948 (98.1%) forecasts were within prescribed limits of
accuracy. Daily flood bulletins and weekly flood news letters were also issued
during the flood season.
o Provided technical assistance to Royal Government of Bhutan for maintenance
of 32 Hydro-Meteorological sites in Bhutan.

 WATER PLANNING
o During the year 2016-17, 63 major / medium irrigation projects were under
appraisal in CWC. 40 projects comprising 19 major / medium irrigation projects 1
drinking water project and 20 flood control projects were accepted by the
Advisory Committee.
o Monitored 47 Irrigation projects under General Category and 149 Irrigation
projects (including Extension/Renovation/Modernization (ERM) projects) receiving
grants under AIBP.
o Storage positions of 91 important reservoirs, with total live storage of about 157.8
BCM, were monitored on weekly basis.
o Processing of proposals for release of Rs. 3308 crore of Central Grant under AIBP
programme to 69 Major and Medium Irrigation Projects were undertaken.
o Provided technical assistance to MoWR in Inter-State water disputes resolution
process in respect of Cauvery Water Dispute, Mandovi Water Dispute, Krishna
Water Dispute and Vamsadhara Water Dispute.

 HRM
o National Water Academy, CWC, Pune conducted 30 training programmes
during 2016-17 including Workshop/Seminar for officers of Central / State
Governments and Public sector undertakings with a total number of man weeks
accomplished to the tune of 2067.

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From Chairman’s Desk (i)

Highlights of the Year (ii)

CHAPTER - I An Overview 1

CHAPTER - II Water Resources Development 15

CHAPTER - III River Management 23

CHAPTER - IV Basin Planning 43

CHAPTER - V Design & Consultancy 55

CHAPTER - VI Water Management 77

CHAPTER - VII Appraisal of Projects 81

CHAPTER - VIII Monitoring of Projects 91

CHAPTER - IX Construction Equipment Planning and Management 97

CHAPTER - X Inter-State Matters 99

CHAPTER - XI Environmental Management of Water Resources 113

Projects

CHAPTER - XII External Assistance 119

CHAPTER - XIII International Cooperation with Neighbouring 125

Countries

CHAPTER - XIV Water Resources Data Management 133

CHAPTER - XV Training 139

CHAPTER - XVI Vigilance 143

CHAPTER - XVII Representation of Central Water Commission in 145

Various Committees

CHAPTER - XVIII Publicity and Publication 153

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2014- 15
CHAIRMAN
CWC

MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER

DIR. (D & R CORDN.) DESIGNS & RESEARCH RIVER MANAGEMENT DIR. (R.M. CORDN.) WATER PLANNING & PROJ. DIR. (WP & P CORDN.)

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 CHAPTER-I

AN OVERVIEW

1.1 HISTORY OF CWC

Central Water Commission (CWC), an apex organization in the country in the field of
Water Resources came into existence as “Central Waterways, Irrigation and Navigation
Commission” vide Department of Labour Resolution No. DW 101(2) dated 05.04.1945.
In the year 1951, it was renamed as “Central Water and Power Commission” (CW&PC)
after its merger with the “Central Electricity Commission”. Following the changes in
the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, in the year 1974, Water Wing of CW&PC was
separated as “Central Water Commission”, which continues till date. At present
Central Water Commission functions as an “Attached Office” of the Ministry of Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and is its main technical arm. It
is mainly manned by the officers of Central Water Engineering Services (CWES) cadre,
the only organised service of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and
Ganga Rejuvenation.

1.2 ORGANISATION

CWC is headed by a Chairman, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the

Government of India. The work of the Commission is divided among 3 wings namely,
Designs and Research (D&R) Wing, Water Planning and Projects (WP&P) Wing and
River Management (RM) Wing. Allied functions are grouped under respective wings
and each wing is placed under the charge of a full-time Member with the status of Ex-
Officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India. Each wing comprising of a
number of organizations is responsible for the disposal of tasks and duties falling
within the scope of functions assigned to it. In the discharge of these responsibilities,
officers of the rank of Chief Engineer, Director/Superintending Engineer, Deputy
Director/Executive Engineer, Assistant Director/Assistant Executive Engineer; other
Engineering and Non-Engineering officers and supporting staff working in various
regional and headquarter organizations, assist the Members. There is a separate Human
Resources Management Unit headed by a Chief Engineer, to deal with Human
Resources Management / Development, Financial Management, Training and
Administrative matters of the Central Water Commission. National Water Academy
located at Pune is responsible for training of Central and State in-service engineers and
functions directly under the guidance of Chairman. Broad duties and responsibility of
Chairman and Members are as under:

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CHAIRMAN

Head of the Organization – Responsible for overseeing the various activities related to
overall planning and development of water resources of the country and management
of the Commission as a whole.

MEMBER (WATER PLANNING & PROJECTS)

Responsible for overall planning and development of river basins, National Perspective
Plan for water resources development in accordance with the National Water Policy,
techno-economic appraisal of water resources projects and assistance to the States in the
formulation and implementation of projects, monitoring of selected projects for
identification of bottlenecks to achieve the targeted benefits, preparation of project
reports for seeking international assistance, environmental aspects, issues related to
construction machinery of projects, application of remote sensing technologies in water
resources, etc.

MEMBER (DESIGNS & RESEARCH)

Responsible for providing guidance and support in planning, feasibility studies,

standardization and designs of river valley projects in the country, safety aspects of
major and medium dams, hydrological studies for the projects, coordination of research
activities, etc.

MEMBER (RIVER MANAGEMENT)

Responsible for providing technical guidance in matters relating to river morphology,

flood management, techno-economic evaluation of flood management schemes,
collection of hydrological and hydro-meteorological data, formulation of flood forecast
on all major flood prone rivers and inflow forecasts for selected important reservoirs,
investigation of irrigation / hydro-electric / multipurpose projects, monitoring of major
and medium projects with regard to Command Area Development, etc.

The incumbents to the posts of Chairman and Members of Central Water Commission
during the year 2016-17 were:

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1. Chairman, CWC : Sh. G.S. Jha (01-04-2016 to 31-01-2017)

Sh. Narendra Kumar (02-03-2017 to 31-03-2017)

2. Member (D&R) : Sh. G.S. Jha (01-04-2016 to 31-01-2017)

Sh. N. K. Mathur (20.02.2017 to 31.03.2017)

3. Member (RM) : Sh. Narendra Kumar (01-04-2016 to 02-03-2017)

Sh. Pradeep Kumar (20.03.2017 to 31.03.2017

4. Member (WP&P) : Sh. S. Masood Husain (01-04-2016 to 31-03-2017)

BROAD FUNCTIONS

CWC is charged with the general responsibility of initiating, coordinating and

furthering in consultation with the State Governments concerned, schemes for the
control, conservation and utilization of water resources in the respective State for the
purpose of flood management, irrigation, drinking water supply and water power
generation. The Commission, if so required, can undertake the construction and
execution of any such scheme.

In exercise of the above responsibilities following are the main functions of CWC:

 To carry out techno-economic appraisal of irrigation, flood control and

multipurpose projects proposed by the State Governments;
 To collect, compile, analyse and publish the hydrological and hydro-
meteorological data relating to major rivers in the country, consisting of stage,
runoff, rainfall, temperature etc.;
 To collect, maintain and publish statistical data relating to water resources and its
utilization including quality of water;
 To provide flood forecasting services to all major flood prone inter-state river
basins of India through operation of network of flood forecasting stations;
 Monitoring of selected major and medium irrigation projects to ensure the
achievement of physical and financial targets. Monitoring of projects under
Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program (AIBP), and Command Area Development
(CAD) program are also undertaken;

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 To advise the Government of India and the concerned State Governments on the
basin-wise development of water resources;
 To undertake necessary surveys and investigations, as and when so required, to
prepare designs and schemes for the development of river valleys in respect of
power generation, irrigation by gravity flow or lift, flood management and erosion
control, anti-water logging measures, drainage and drinking water supply;
 To provide Design Consultancy including Hydrological Studies in respect of
Water Resources Projects, when so requested, to the State Governments
concerned/project authorities.
 To undertake construction work of any river valley development scheme on behalf
of the Government of India or State Government concerned;
 To advise and assist, when so required, the State Governments (Commissions,
Corporations or Boards that are set up) in the investigation, surveys and
preparation of river valley and power development schemes for particular areas
and regions;
 To advise the Government of India in respect of Water Resources Development,
regarding rights and disputes between different States which affect any scheme for
the conservation and utilization and any matter that may be referred to the
Commission in connection with river valley development;
 To impart training to in-service engineers from Central and State Organizations in
various aspects of water resource development;
 To initiate studies on socio-agro-economic and ecological aspects of irrigation
projects for the sustained development of irrigation;
 To conduct and coordinate research on the various aspects of river valley
development schemes such as flood management, irrigation, navigation, water
power development, etc., and the connected structural and design features;
 To promote modern tools and techniques such as remote sensing technology for
water resources development, flood forecasting and development of related
computer software;
 To conduct studies on dam safety aspects for the existing dams and standardize
related instrumentation for dam safety measures;
 To carry out morphological studies to assess river behaviour, bank erosion/coastal
erosion problems and advise the Central and State Governments on all such
matters;
 To promote and create mass awareness regarding the progress and achievements
made by the country in the water resources development, use and conservation.

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1.3 Headquarters

There are eighteen organizations, each headed by a Chief Engineer at CWC

headquarters, New Delhi. Out of which, nine organizations are under WP&P wing, six
organizations are under D&R wing and two organizations are under RM wing. In
addition, Human Resources Management (HRM) Unit headed by Chief Engineer
(HRM) is also located at headquarters. The details of the organizations are given in the
organogram.

1.4 Regional Offices

In order to achieve better results in the Water Resources Sector and have better
coordination with the State Government departments, CWC has established regional
offices in the major river basins. It has 13 regional offices, each headed by a Chief
Engineer. The offices are located at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh,
Coimbatore, Delhi, Gandhi Nagar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Nagpur, Patna, Shillong, and
Siliguri.

1.5 Important Schemes and Programmes

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme

The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is being implemented by

MoWR,RD&GR. Central Water Commission has been assigned with the responsibility
to comprehensively monitor the projects receiving Central Assistance. Presently, there
are 149 ongoing projects under AIBP which are receiving grant and are being monitored
by CWC.

The Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
(PMKSY) during 2015 with the motto of „Har Khet Ko Pani‟ ensuring access to some
means of protective irrigation to all agricultural farms in the country, to produce „per
drop more crop‟, thus bringing much desired rural prosperity. The Accelerated
Irrigation Benefits Programmes (AIBP) have been subsumed in Pradhan Mantri Krishi
Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

In order to overcome the bottlenecks faced in completion of project under PMKSY-

AIBP, during 2016-17, MoWR,RD&GR has identified 99 priority projects amongst the
149 ongoing projects under AIBP for early completion. Out of these priority projects 21

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projects, having least bottlenecks, have been planned to be completed by June 2017.
The remaining projects are to be completed in phases upto December 2019.

Central Grant totalling to Rs. 3307.998 Crores has been released to 69 Projects under
PMKSY-AIBP during 2016-17. Since its inception, the cumulative total Central Loan
Assistance / Grant provided to States under AIBP is Rs. 58,878.59 Crores till 31.03.2017
to 297 projects.

Flood Management Programme

Since XI Plan, the Government of India is implementing “Flood Management

Programme (FMP)”, a State Sector Scheme under Central Plan, to provide central
assistance to the State Governments for taking up works related to river management,
flood control, anti erosion drainage development, flood proofing, restoration of
damaged flood management works, anti sea erosion and catchment treatment etc.
During the XI Plan period (2007-12), 420 Nos. of schemes of various State Governments
with a total estimated cost of Rs. 7857.08 Crore were included for funding under FMP.
Further during the XII Plan period (2012-17), 102 Nos. of schemes of various State
Governments with a total estimated cost of Rs. 5381.29 Crore were included for funding
under FMP. The proposal for the period 2017-20 is under consideration in the Ministry.
An outlay of Rs. 6357 Crore has been kept for the period.

The total amount released under FMP during XI and XII Plan period is Rs. 3566.00
Crore and Rs. 1307.07 Crore respectively. Central Water Commission coordinates the
release of funds for scheme under FMP in areas other than Ganga and Brahmaputra
basin.

Development of Water Resources Information System (DWRIS)

Central Water Commission is implementing the Plan Scheme “Development of Water

Resources Information System (DWRIS)” with an objective to operate a standardized
national water information system in the country with provision for data collection,
data processing and storage and online data dissemination. The scheme has following
five major components:
i. Hydrological Observations Monitoring System
ii. Irrigation Census
iii. Water Quality Assessment Authority and Monitoring System
iv. Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC

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v. Data Bank and Information System

CWC & ISRO has jointly undertaken the work of development of Water Resources
Information System (DWRIS) during 11th plan. The estimated cost of the project was Rs.
78.3164 Crores. The MoU was signed between CWC and ISRO during the month of
December 2008 and the project was to be completed in 4 yrs time period i.e. upto
December 2012. The project comprises of 30 major GIS layers (viz. River network, basins,
canal network, water bodies, hydro meteorological network, administrative layers etc.) of
the country at a scale of 1: 50000. The first full version of website of INDIA WRIS has
been launched on 07 Dec, 2010 in New Delhi by Hon'ble Minister Water Resources. Five
versions of website of India-WRIS have been launched so far. The version 4.1 was
launched in July‟ 2015 and is available in public domain at 1:250000 scale. The URL of
the website is www.india-wris.nrsc.gov.in.

Since Feb 2015, the India-WRIS portal is being maintained by a team of experts at India-
WRIS Centre, CWC HQ, Sewa Bhawan, New Delhi.

The progress of activities under India-WRIS upto March 2017 is as under:

 Command boundaries and canal layer refinement for 1700 MMI projects have
been completed.
 Crop Area Assessment study for forty five (45) AIBP commands for assessing gap
in irrigation potential & actual utilization has been completed.
 Imparted training to 30 CWC officers from various field officers regarding Crop
area assessment study using remote sensing technique to assess the gap in
irrigation potential and actual utilization.
 PMP Atlas integration has been completed.
 As per provision of Hydro-Meteorological Data Dissemination Policy 2013
(MoWR), all unclassified data of CWC G&D stations has been made available on
India-WRIS website. Uploading of unclassified H.O. data of CWC upto March
2015 has been completed.
 Reservoir module for monitoring of 91 reservoirs have been operationalized.
 The work for updation of river, water body layer and town layer has been
initiated.

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 Development of a more user friendly version 5.0, planned to be launched by

Aug‟17 has been initiated.
 Preparation of MIS for obtaining data from States for preparation of compilation
of MMI projects by Project Monitoring Oganisation has been initiated.

In order to maintain and update such a large volume of water resources data at national
level, it has been planned to establish a new setup “National Water Information Centre
(NWIC)” under the Ministry. Proposal for creation of NWIC is under process in MoWR,
RD & GR

National Projects

Government of India is implementing scheme of National Projects since XI Plan with a

view to expedite completion of identified National Projects for the benefit of the people.
As per XII Plan guidelines, financial assistance of 75% and 90% of cost of balance works
of irrigation and drinking water component of the projects is provided as Central Grant
to projects in Non-Special Category States and Special Category States respectively.
Central Government has declared 16 water resources projects as National Project so far.

The National Projects has now been included as a component under the Pradhan Mantri
Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY). Accordingly, funding pattern for schemes has also been
revised. Now, Central Grant is provided as 60% of cost of balance works of irrigation
and drinking water component of the projects to general category States. The projects
in Sikkim, seven North Eastern States and three Himalayan States (Jammu &Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) continue to receive grant at the rate of 90%.

1.6 Modernization and Renovation works in CWC HQ

The modernization and renovation works of CWC Head Quarter Building (Sewa
Bhawan, R K Puram) was started in 2010-11 through CPWD. The works for 9th and 8th
floor has been completed. During 2015-16, the work for modernization and renovation
of remaining floors was awarded to National Projects Construction Corporation Ltd
(NPCC). The work for 7th Floor (South Wing) has been completed in the year 2016-17.
The work for 6th floor (South Wing) is in advanced Stage of completion whereas works
on 5th and 4th Floor has been initiated.

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1.7 CWC Personal Information System

A Personal Information System is operational in CWC for up-keeping and maintenance

of personal records of employees working in CWC. Different modules under this
system include APAR Management System (APARMS), GPF Information System and
CWES Bio-data Information System. The details of the system are as under:

1.7.1 Unique Employee ID for employees of CWC:

Unique IDs for all employees of CWC working at Head-Quarters as well as field offices
are maintained in CWC. This ID is a unique number and serves the purpose of
identification of category of service, batch/year of joining, etc. of the employees. The
Employee ID is used for generation of salary bills of employees through COMP-DDO
software at CWC Head Quarter as well as in various module of Personal Information
System.

1.7.2 APAR Management System (APARMS):

Annual Performance Appraisal Management System (APARMS) is operational in

CWC to facilitate proper up-keeping and maintenance of records related to APARs of
employees of CWC. As per latest guidelines issued by DoPT, APAR of all Government
employees are to be communicated to them.

The APARMS is an online system in which each official of CWC can view his/her
APAR. Whenever any APAR of individual official is uploaded, a system generated e-
mail is sent to the concerned official informing him about the same. For this purpose e-
mail IDs of all the employees of CWC has been created and communicated to them.
The system can be accessed through link available on the CWC website
www.cwc.gov.in. Any employee can access their latest APAR after entering the
authentication details provided to him.

1.7.3 CWES Bio-Data information System :

Bio-data Information System for Central Water Engineering Service (CWES) officers is
operational to facilitate CWES officers to upload their bio-data and to mention about
their achievements in the field of water resources. The CWES bio-data information
system can be accessed through CWC web-site. CWC officers can log in to system with

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their employee ID as login code and unique passwords to view and edit their records.
The information can also be viewed by common public.

1.7.4 GPF information System:

GPF information System is an online system in which each official of CWC can view his
/her last uploaded GPF statement by logging on to their system and entering their
passwords.

1.8 Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS):

The Biometric Based Attendance Management System (BBAMS) was introduced in

Central Water Commission Head Quarter, Sewa Bhawan, New Delhi in December,
2010. In view of the guidelines issued by the Government of India, the system has been
switched over to Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) in
association with NIC in December, 2014. AEBAS is also being implemented in
Regional Offices of Central Water Commission.

1.9 Central Water Commission Library

CWC Library is one of the most prestigious technical reference library on the subject of
Water Resources Engineering and other allied subjects. It has collection of over 1.25 lakh
books and 3.50 lakh journal/ bulletins/ newspapers/ reports etc., and is growing with
additions of books/journals and other publications every year.

The library is regularly subscribing journals and other publications and is also receiving
nearly hundred technical and non-technical journals/ bulletins/ newsletters/
publications from various government, non-government, educational institutes and
societies on complementary basis.

Library stock is arranged in a manner to make retrieval of desired publication fast and
easy. The Library is located in a dedicated building and has adequate space and
improved facilities. There are two fully air-conditioned reading rooms with latest
journals / magazines and news papers. The library is being progressively modernized
and automated, in order to serve the users in a better, fast and accurate way by
providing latest available information from across the globe.

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The Map Record Section is also a unit of L&IB. It has collection of approximante
eighteen thousand toposheet, state map, rail map, political map etc.

An auditorium, which is a part of library building, has been made operational since
January 2014. Other facilites in the permisses includes conference hall for organizing
training, seminar, meeting etc.

1.10 Progressive Use of Hindi in Official Work

The official language policy is being implemented in all the offices under the
administrative control of the Central Water Commission. Continued measures are taken
for improving progressive use of Hindi for official purpose. The Official Language
Implementation Committee of the Commission meets regularly under the
Chairmanship of the Chairman, Central Water Commission. Various measures required
for progressive use of Hindi are discussed and timely action is being taken on the
decisions taken in the meetings. Sufficient progress has been made in the
implementation of the Official Language Act and Rules in the Commission.

Following initiatives in regard to progressive use of Hindi in this year were taken:

1. Field offices of the Central Water Commission were inspected regularly with a view
to review the progressive use of Hindi and also to keep a watch on the compliance
of orders, instructions etc. and effective measures are taken for rectifying short-
comings noticed during the inspection.
2. Four Hindi workshops were organized at Central Water Commission (Headquarter)
to generate awareness about Hindi, and to give practical knowledge of the Official
Language provisions and incentive schemes etc. A total of 185 (one hundred eighty
five) officials participated in these workshops.
3. The progress made by all Directorates, Sections and Regional Offices in the
implementation of important instructions issued by the Department of Official
Language regarding progressive use of Hindi for official purpose, the Official
Language Act, 1963 and the Official Language Rules, 1976 is monitored regularly
through the quarterly progress report. Necessary instructions were issued to rectify
the shortcomings noticed therein.
4. “Hindi Pakhwara” was organized from 14 to 28 September 2016 for effective
implementation of the official language policy and to create awareness about Raj-
bhasha,. During this period, various competitions like Hindi Noting/Drafting, Essay
Writing, Technical Essay Writing, Dictation for MTS, Hindi Typing for UDC, LDC &
MTS, Poem Recitation competition for Hindi and non-Hindi officials were
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Certificates were also awarded to the officials who did their maximum official works
in Hindi under the Annual Noting & Drafting Scheme.
5. Raj Bhasha Shields for the year 2016-17 were awarded to the Field Offices of Central
Water Commission situated in regions, A, B and C i.e to Narmada Basin
Organisation, Bhopal, Tapi Circle, Surat &Upper Brahmaputra Division, Dibrugarh
respectively. Raj Bhasha Shield for Directorates and Sections at HQs were awarded
to River Management Coordination Dte. & Establishment-I Section respectively for
doing their maximum work in Hindi during the year.
6. Apart from translation of documents falling under section 3(3) of the Official
Language Act, the Annual Report of the Central Water Commission and other
urgent translation material received from MoWR,RD&GR were translated into
Hindi.
7. Hindi books were purchased for the Central Water Commission Library as per the
targets fixed in the Annual Programme of the Department of Official Language.
8. As per Annual Programme of Department of Official Language, Unicode font
(Mangal) has been installed in all computers in CWC(HQ) during the year.

1.11 Welfare Measures and Incentives

The different welfare measures and incentives that are in existence are given under.

1.11.1 Benevolent Fund

The Central Water Commission Benevolent Fund set up in 1966 aims at providing
prompt financial assistance to the deserving members to take care of damages at the
time of natural calamities or to meet expenses of medical treatment for their own
prolonged illness such as Cancer, TB, etc. and surviving family members of those who
died while in service. The financial assistance is provided in two ways:

 Immediate Relief up to Rs. 15,000/-

 Long Term Relief up to Rs. 10,000/- payable in ten monthly installments.
The administration of the fund vests in the Governing Body, which comprises of a
Chairman, one Honorary Secretary, one Treasurer and 8 Members. The audited
accounts are placed before the General Body in the Annual General Body meeting. The
existing subscription rate is Rs. 10/- (ten) per month.

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1.11.2 Co-Operative Thrift and Credit Society

Department of Irrigation Co-operative Thrift & Credit Society Ltd., has been
functioning with its registered office at West Block–I, R.K. Puram, New Delhi since
March 1959 for the welfare and benefit of the officers and staff of the Ministry of Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Central Water Commission,
Central Soil & Materials Research Station, Department of Power, Principal Pay &
Accounts Office of the Ministry of Water Resources and Pay &Accounts Office, Central
Water Commission. It provides its member loans to the extent of Rs. 1,50,000/- and
emergency loan of Rs. 15,000/-, recoverable in 60 and 10 monthly installments
respectively at a rate of interest of 9% per annum. The Society pays gratuity for retiring
members and writes off outstanding loans against deceased members from the
members‟ welfare fund.

1.11.3 Sports and Cultural Activities

Employees of CWC are motivated and encouraged to regularly participate in Sports

and Cultural Activities. The main achievements during the year 2016-17 are as under:

 CWC Football Team participated in the Inter-Ministry Football Tournament

during 2016-17 and stood at Runners-up position.
 Shri Suresh Naidu, Sr. Computer, CWC won Bronze Medal in the Men Single
category of the Inter-Ministry Carom Tournament 2016-17
 Shri Ashish Yadav, Sr. D‟man, CWC won Bronze Medal in the Inter-Ministry
Chess Tournament 2016-17
 CWC Athletics Team won the March-Past Trophy in the Inter Ministry Athletics
Meet 2016-17.
 Shri Pradeep Kumar, Director, CWC won 3 medals, namely, Silver Medal in
Javelin Throw, Bronze Medal in Shot Put and Bronze Medal in Discuss Throw, in
the Delhi State Masters Athletics Championship during 2016-17.

1.12 Employees Strength under various categories:

The representation of OBC, SC & ST and PWD (OH/VH/HH) officials in different

grades is given in Table 1.1 and Table 1.2

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Table 1.1
Representation of OBC, SC & ST Officials in Different Grades (As on 1.1.2017)
Category No. of Filled Posts No. of SCs No. of STs No. of OBCs
Group A 575 91 34 65
Group B 1106 154 63 184
Group C 1071 233 71 234
Total 2752 478 168 483

Table 1.2
Representation of PWD (OH/VH/HH) Officials in Different Grades (As on 1.1.2017)
Category Orthopedic Visually Hearing TOTAL
Handicapped Handicapped Handicapped
(OH) (VH) (HH)
Group A - - 5 5
Group B 1 6 18 25
Group C 9 5 5 19
Total 10 11 28 49

1.13 Citizen’s Charter for CWC

As per the guidelines issued by Department of Administrative Reforms & Public

Grievances (AR&PG), a Task Force under the Chairmanship of Member (WP&P), CWC
and Chief Engineer (BPMO), CWC as Member-Secretary & Nodal Officer was
constituted for formulating Citizen‟s Charter for CWC. The Citizen‟s Charter was
finalized with the concurrence of MoWR and has been uploaded on CWC website.

1.14 Right to Information Act

The Right to Information Act enacted by Parliament on 15th June, 2005 came into force
on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment). CWC has implemented the
provisions of the Act. Information in respect of Central Water Commission in
compliance of Right to Information Act ' 2005 has been put in public domain through
its official website at http://www.cwc.gov.in

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CHAPTER-II

WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Water Resources in India

Central Water Commission (CWC) has been making periodic assessment of the
country’s water resources. The water resources potential of the country, which occurs
as a natural runoff in the rivers is about 1869 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM). It constitutes
a little over 4% of the total river flows of the world. However, due to various
constraints of topography and uneven distribution over space and time, only about
1123 BCM of the total annual water potential can be put to beneficial use. This can be
achieved through 690 BCM of utilizable surface water and 433 BCM through ground
water.

While water for drinking purpose has been accorded top most priority in water use,
irrigation is the major consumer of water. Ultimate Irrigation Potential which can be
created through major and medium irrigation projects is assessed as 58.47 Mha.
Irrigation potential created in the country from major and medium irrigation projects,
which stood at 9.7 Mha. in 1951, has risen to 47.97 Mha by the end of XI Plan. Besides
this, an additional irrigation potential of about 35 Mha can be created by taking up long
distance inter basin transfer of water from surplus to deficit basins.

In order to appropriately address the present and future water demand and food grain
requirements of the society, the following thrust/priority areas for water resources
related issues have been identified by the Government.

- Improving water utilization efficiency;

- Command area development and participatory irrigation management;
- Flood management and erosion control;
- Protection from coastal erosion;
- Dam safety and rehabilitation;
- Revival and restoration of existing water bodies;
- Appropriate regulation and management of ground water;
- Ground water recharge;
- Inter-linking of rivers;

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- Rural drinking water supply and sanitation;

Central Water Commission is directly and indirectly contributing in achieving the

objectives of these thrust/priority areas.

2.2 Highlights of Water Resources Sector

As the variability of rainfall over the country is well known, the development of water
resources for irrigated agriculture received high priority in the different Plan periods.
Expansion of irrigation facilities, along with consolidation of the existing systems, has
been the main strategy for increasing production of food grains.

Irrigation support is provided through major, medium and minor irrigation projects
and command area development.

2.2.1 Irrigation Potential: Major & Medium Irrigation Sector

The Ultimate Irrigation Potential of the country is estimated as 139.9 Mha, out of which
Irrigation Potential from major and medium irrigation projects is assessed as 58.47 Mha.
Irrigation Potential Created in the country from major and medium irrigation projects,
which stood at 9.7 Mha in 1951, has risen to 47.97 Mha at the end of XI Plan. The
cumulative figures of potential created in the successive plan periods are given in
Figure 2.1 and State-wise cumulative potential created through major and medium
projects up to end of IX Plan, during & cumulative up to X Plan and anticipated
potential creations during XI Plan are given in Table 2.1.

2.2.2 Major and Medium Irrigation Projects

In 1951, during launching of the First Five Year Plan, there were 74 major and 143
medium irrigation projects in the country. As per information provided to Working
Group on Major Medium Irrigation & Command Area Development (MMI & CAD) for
XII Plan formulation, 399 major, 1136 medium and 265 ERM schemes were taken up
during the plan period i.e., from 1951 to end of XI Plan in 2012. Out of this 221 major,
875 medium and 139 ERM projects have been reportedly completed by end of XI Plan.
Number of MMI Projects taken up and completed up to XI Plan are given in Table 2.2.

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The cumulative irrigation potential created till the end of XI Plan is 47.97 Mha Working
Group on MMI & CAD for XII Plan has recommended target for additional potential
creation of 7.79 Mha during the XII Plan. The Plan-wise growth of irrigation potential
created through major and medium irrigation sector and corresponding actual
expenditure (anticipated expenditure in case of XI Plan) in various plan periods is
given in Table. 2.3

Potential Created through MMI (cumulative)

(in Mha)
60

50

40

30

20

10

Fig 2.1 Growth of Irrigation Potential Created through Major and Medium Irrigation
Project during Pre-Plan and Plan Period (Cumulative)

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Table 2.1
State-wise Creation of Irrigation Potential through Major & Medium Irrigation Sector
(Thousand ha.)
Sl Name of Ultimate Potential Creation
No State/ UT Irrigation
Upto IX During X Upto X During XI Upto XI
Potential
Plan plan Plan Plan (Ant.) Plan (Ant.)
1 Andhra 5000.00 3303.22 439.44 3600.21 1203.52 4803.73
Pradesh
2 Arunachal 0.00 0.00 1.20 1.20 0.00 1.20
Pradesh
3 Assam 970.00 243.92 68.98 302.69 153.27 455.96

4 Bihar 5223.50 2680.00 279.00 2879.00 175.46 3054.46

5 Chattisgarh 1146.93 922.50 888.18 1137.00 132.32 1269.32

6 Goa 62.00 21.17 16.48 33.75 21.80 55.55

7 Gujarat 3000.00 1430.37 788.13 2230.50 1448.59 3679.09

8 Haryana 3000.00 2099.49 91.87 2193.70 12.59 2206.29

9 Himachal 50.00 13.35 2.10 15.45 15.00 30.45

Pradesh
10 Jharkhand 1276.50 354.47 23.61 397.77 132.94 530.71

11 Jammu 250.00 179.69 249.50 187.30 138.31 325.61

Kashmir
12 Karnataka 2500.00 2121.12 6.63 2637.71 328.12 2965.83

13 Kerala 1000.00 609.49 480.98 669.49 46.20 715.69

14 Madhya 4853.07 1386.90 65.00 1931.90 574.53 2506.43

Pradesh
15 Maharashtra 4100.00 3239.00 255.15 3494.15 634.56 4128.71

16 Manipur 135.00 91.15 11.90 106.55 51.95 158.50

17 Meghayala 20.00 0.00 0.00 - - -

18 Mizoram 0.00 0.00 0.00 - - -

19 Nagaland 10.00 0.00 1.00 - - -

20 Orissa 3600.00 1826.56 163.41 1974.36 173.00 2147.36

21 Punjab 3000.00 2542.48 62.19 2574.67 109.72 2684.39

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Sl Name of Ultimate Potential Creation

No State/ UT Irrigation
Upto IX During X Upto X During XI Upto XI
Potential
Plan plan Plan Plan (Ant.) Plan (Ant.)
22 Rajasthan 2750.00 2482.15 408.20 2861.58 305.55 3167.13

23 Sikkim 20.00 0.00 0.00 - - -

24 Tamil Nadu 1500.00 1549.31 11.75 1562.56 15.71 1578.27

25 Tripura 100.00 4.90 13.80 14.05 15.20 29.25

26 Uttar 12154.00 7910.09 871.26 8781.97 506.12 9288.09

Pradesh
27 Uttarakhand 346.00 280.30 9.35 288.98 0.00 288.98

28 West Bengal 2300.00 1683.29 86.52 1754.81 146.60 1901.41

29 Union 98.00 6.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Territories
Total 58465.00 36981.43 5295.63 41637.86 6341.06 47972.41

Source: Planning Commission

Table 2.2
Number of Major, Medium & ERM Projects taken up and completed up to XI Plan

Projects Taken Up Projects completed

Category Upto XI Upto XI Balance

Pre-plan Total Pre-plan Total
Plan Plan

Major 74 399 473 74 221 295 178

Medium 143 1136 1279 143 875 1018 261

ERM - 265 265 - 139 139 126

Total 217 1800 2017 217 1235 1452 565

Source: Planning Commission

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Table 2.3
Plan wise Outlays and Cumulative Growth in Creation of Irrigation Potential
(Major & Medium Irrigation Sector)

Potential
Outlay/ Expenditure (in
Potential created (Mha) Utilized
Period Crore Rs.)
(Mha)
During Cumulative During Cumulative Cumulative
Pre-plan period - - 9.70 9.70 9.70

I Plan (1951-56 376 376 2.50 12.20 12.98

II Plan (1956-61) 380 756 2.13 14.33 13.05

III Plan (1961-66) 576 1332 2.24 16.57 15.77

Annual Plan (1966-69) 430 1762 1.53 18.10 16.75

IV Plan (1969-74) 1242 3004 2.60 20.70 18.69

V Plan (1974-78) 2516 5520 4.02 24.72 21.16

Annual Plans (1978-80) 2079 7599 1.89 26.61 22.62

VI Plan (1980-85) 7369 14968 1.09 27.70 23.57

VII Plan (1985-90) 11108 26576 2.22 29.92 25.47

Annual Plans (1990-92) 5459 31535 0.82 30.74 26.32

VIII Plan (1992-97) 21072 52607 2.22 32.96 28.44

IX Plan (1997-2002) 48259 101896 4.09 37.05 31.03

X Plan (2002-2007) 82195 184091 5.30 41.64 33.74

XI Plan (2007-12)* 164853 348944 6.34* 47.97* 35.01*

* Anticipated figures under reconciliation with States

Source: Planning Commission & Report of the Working Group on MMI & CAD for XII
Five Year Plan (2012-17)

Number of Major, Medium and ERM projects taken up and completed in the pre-plan
and plan period are shown in Fig 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 respectively.

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Major Irrigation Projects Taken Up and Completed (Cumulative)

500
450 Taken Up Completed
400
350
Nos. of Scheme

300
250
200
150
100
50
0

Fig 2.2 Major Irrigation projects taken up and completed (Cumulative)

Medium Irrigation Projects Taken Up and Completed

(Cumulative)
1400

1200 Taken Up Completed

1000
Nos. of Scheme

800

600

400

200

Fig 2.3 Medium Irrigation projects taken up and completed (Cumulative)

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ERM Projects Taken Up and Completed (Cumulative)

300
Taken Up Completed
250
Nos. of Scheme

200

150

100

50

Fig 2.4 Modernization of ERM Projects taken up and Completed (Cumulative)

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CHAPTER-III

RIVER MANAGEMENT

3.1 Systematic Collection and Compilation of Hydrological Data

India has a total geographical area of 329 Mha having an annual precipitation of 4000
BCM with wide temporal and spatial variation. India from river basin point of view has
been divided into 20 river basins. The collection of hydro-meteorological data for all the
river basin in scientific manner is essential for various uses viz. planning and
development of water resources projects, studies related to assessment of impacts due
to climate change, water availability studies, design flood and sedimentation studies,
flood level /inflow forecasting, solving of International & Inter-State issues, river
morphology studies, Reservoir siltation studies, development of inland waterways,
research related activities etc.

Central Water Commission is operating a network of 878 Hydrological Observation

(HO) stations in different river basins of the country to collect (i) water level, (ii)
discharge, (iii) water quality, (iv) silt and (v) selected meteorological parameters
including snow observations at key stations. The basin-wise distribution of HO stations
is detailed below in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1
Basin-wise number of Hydrological Observation Stations
S. No. Name of Basin No. of Sites
1. Brahmani-Baitarni Basin 15
2. Cauvery Basin 34
3. East Flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar 13
4. East Flowing rivers between Pennar and Kanyakumari 19
5. Ganga/Brahmaputra/Meghna/Barak Basin 440
6. Godavari Basin 75
7. Indus Basin 24
8. Krishna Basin 53
9. Mahanadi Basin 39
10. Mahi Basin 13
11. Narmada Basin 28
12. Pennar Basin 8
13. Sabarmati Basin 13
14. Subernarekha Basin 12
15. Tapi Basin 18

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S. No. Name of Basin No. of Sites

16. Teesta Basin 11
17. West Flowing Rivers from Tadri to Kanyakumari 27
18. West flowing rivers from Tapi to Tadri 21
19. West flowing rivers of Kutchh and Saurashtra including 15
Luni

CWC also operates 76 exclusive meteorological observations stations in various basins

in the country.

In addition to this, Central Water Commission has opened 720 new sites. However,
measurement of few parameters with reduced frequency is being done at these sites
due to paucity of required manpower. This will help in addressing the data
requirement of the country more precisely and in better scientific manner.

The basic data collected by field units is processed and validated at the Sub-Division,
Division and Circle level and the authenticated data in the form of Water Year Books,
Sediment Year Books and Water Quality Year Books are published.

Planning & Development Organization at CWC headquarter at Delhi maintains

hydrological data pertaining to all rivers of India. The data is provided to the bonafide
users on request following a set procedure and guidelines for release of data by
concerned field Chief Engineer of CWC. Computerized data is now available for all
basins after the implementation of the Hydrology Project Phase-I. The users of the data
include Central/State Government offices, Public Sector Undertaking and
Institutions/Societies working under the direct control of Central/State Governments
and IIT’s and Research Institutions/Scholars.

3.1.1 Water Quality Monitoring

Central Water Commission is monitoring water quality at 406 key locations covering all
the major river basins of India. At present the water quality network covers 67 main
rivers, 138 tributaries and 55 sub-tributaries. CWC is maintaining a three tier laboratory
system for analysis of the physic-chemical parameters of the water. The Level-I
laboratories are located at 406 field water quality monitoring stations on major rivers
of India where physical parameters such as temperature , colour , odour specific
conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH and dissolved oxygen of river water are
observed . There are 18 Level–II laboratories located at selected division offices
throughout India to analyse 25 nos. of physico-chemical characteristics and

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bacteriological parameters of water. 5 Level-III/II+ laboratories are functioning at

Varanasi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore and Guwahati where 41 parameters including
heavy metals / toxic parameters and pesticides are analysed. The National River Water
Quality Laboratory, CWC, New Delhi has been accredited by National Accreditation
Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with Standard
ISO/IEC 17025_2005 in the disciple of Chemical as well as biological testing.

The water quality data generated is computerized in Database system and disseminated
in the form of Water Quality Year Books, Status Reports and Bulletins. The data being
so collected are put in various uses viz. planning and development of water resources
projects, climate change studies, water availability studies, inter-State issues, research
related activities, etc.

3.1.2 Online Surface Water Information System (eSWIS):

During the Hydrology Project-I, the Central Water Commission had developed suites of
software packages viz. Surface Water Data Entry System (SWDES), Hydrological
Modelling Software (HYMOS) and Water Information System Data Online
Management (WISDOM). These softwares were primarily being used for data entry,
primary and secondary data validation, data processing, data storage and
dissemination of Hydro-meteorological data. The application software was developed
in a stand-alone environment and in the client server environment, integrating GIS,
database and various systems software to provide client applications and a limited web
service. Out of these, HYMOS software was the proprietary software.

To overcome the above drawbacks which were encountered during the running of
above software, Central Water Commission has developed an Online Surface Water
Information System (eSWIS) software during the Hydrology Project-II (HP-II). The
main objectives of development of the new software were to replace obsolete
components of existing software, improving its system architecture and adding some
new components. The development of eSWIS was focused on using open source
software, replacing the underlying database system used for central storage of hydro-
meteorological data, replacing the existing system for validation and data processing,
moving data entry from stand-alone systems to a web environment and providing web
services required for data dissemination and to include the facility of Flood Warning
functions currently hosted by the WISDOM web site. The benefits of eSWIS software
are as under:

 Based on web and desktop applications both.

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 Data and functionality will be integrated.

 Easy access to information
 Automatic backup procedure.
 Complete security control over data and functionality
 Data can be entered from anywhere.
 Data access will be controlled and restricted to authorized users
 Time from data-entering to data-dissemination will be largely decreased.
 Data can be entered offline and it will be sent when online connection is available.
 Data Integration is automatic and there is no need to physically send the data for
central depository.

The e–SWIS software is operational in Central Water Commission and many HP-II
States since 2014-15. It is basically having three primary module viz. eSWDES for entry
& processing of hydro-meteorological data, e-FF for dissemination of flood forecast and
e-SV for secondary validation. Central Water Commission is using its e-FF module
extensively since 2014 while other modules are being used since the beginning of 2015.
All the historical data of CWC has already been transferred to eSWIS software. A
number of training program on eSWIS has been conducted in CWC during and after
HP-II project period. The necessary guidelines for operation of eSWIS have been
circulated to all field offices. Further, It is again proposed to upgrade e-SWIS as per
latest requirements of CWC and other IAs.

3.1.3 National Hydrology Project

Hydrology Project, Phase-I(HP-I) was implemented by Government of India with an

objective to establish a functional Hydrological Information System (HIS) and to
improve institutional capacity of 9 States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat,
Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Tamil Nadu and 6
Central Agencies viz. Central Water Commission, Central Ground Water Board, Indian
Meteorological Department, National Institute of Hydrology, Central Water and Power
Research Station and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga
Rejuvenation. In CWC, the project was implemented in the five regions in peninsular
India namely C&SRO, KGBO, M&ERO, Mon(C) and NTBO besides NWA and CWC
(HQ). The project was implemented during September, 1995 to December, 2003.

Under HP-I, an Integrated Hydrological Information System (HIS) providing reliable,

comprehensive and timely hydrological and meteorological data relating to 56
parameters was established. A total of 916 river gauge stations, 7912 observation wells
and 436 hydro meteorological stations, operated by various central and state agencies,

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collecting data on qualitative and quantitative aspects of both surface water and ground
water were covered by the system. 380 Data Centers and 31 Data Storage Centers
equipped with specialized hardware and software have also been established for data
processing, storage and reliable data communication. Sufficient manpower has been
trained for HIS operations and user support. In addition to current data, some of the
states have also successfully computerized valuable historic data relating to rainfall and
river discharge.

The Hydrology Project-II (HP-II) was a follow up on Hydrology Project-I. The overall
project development objective was to extend and promote the sustained and effective
use of Hydrological Information System by all potential users concerned with Water
Resources Planning and Management thereby contributing to improved productivity
and cost effectiveness of water related investments. Four new states viz., Himachal
Pradesh, Punjab, Goa and Pondicherry and two new Central agencies viz., Central
Pollution Control Board and Bhakra Beas Management Board were included in the
Phase-II of the project. HP-II was implementing in five regions of CWC namely NTBO,
CS&RO, KGBO, M&ERO, besides NWA and CWC (HQ). The project was started in
May, 2006 and closed on May 2014.

The major components undertaken during HP-II comprises of institutional

strengthening and vertical extensions of activities under HP-I. The works implemented
in CWC under institutional strengthening include, development of Web Based Surface
Water Information System, modernisation of Hydrological Observation Stations by
installing ADCP at fifteen Hydrological Observation Stations, upgradation of National
River Water Quality Laboratory at New Delhi, installation of Real Time Water Quality
Monitoring Systems on pilot basis at Moradabad on river Ramganga, Agra on river
Yamuna & Lucknow on river Gomti, creation of additional infrastructure facilities at
NWA, Pune, establishment of Video conferencing facilities at seven locations viz.,
Lucknow, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, NWA, Pune, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar & New
Delhi. Under vertical extension, development of Hydrological Design Aids (Surface
Water) was undertaken.

Based on the successful outcome of Hydrology Project, Government of India has now
undertaken “National Hydrology Project (NHP) with assistance from The World Bank.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is
coordinating the implementation of NHP. There are a total of 47 implementing
agencies (IAs) including 8 central agencies, 37 State-level agencies and two River Basin
Organizations (RBO) in NHP. Central Water Commission is one of the implementing
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agency. Central Water Commission has been allocated funds totalling to about Rs. 275
Crore in NHP for carrying out the various activities. The project proposal for NHP was
approved by the Government with overall cost of Rs. 3679.77 Crore on 23.6.2016 as a
Central Sector Scheme. The total duration of the project is 8 years and is to be
implemented in two stages.

Under NHP, the Central Water Commission will like to focus on following core area
activities which will improve the overall efficiency.

• Water Resources Data Acquisition - RTDAS for CWC & purchase of IT

Equipment, Server, software, furnishing, furniture, misc. equipment etc.
• Water Resources Information System – Extension /upgradation of eSWIS
software, procurement of satellite products and spatial data set for proposed study
of IWRM, EHP, Sediment & FF.
• Water Resources Operation and Planning - IWRM study for various basins,
development of stream flow forecasting system, development of Basin-wise EHP
model for medium & long term forecast, development of physical based
mathematical modeling for sediment rate estimation and sediment transport in the
river basin, development of Regional Models for water availability and Aquatic
life assessment in major rivers of India.
• Institution Capacity Enhancement - Creation of Centre of Excellence at
Hyderabad, International Trainings /study tour/ awareness program/
conference/ seminar, R&M of CPMU, Hiring of technical expert/data entry
operator/ IT expert/MTS/ other expert etc.

Member(RM), CWC is the Coordinating Officer on the behalf of Central Water

Commission. Chief Engineer(P&D), CWC is the Nodal Officer who would exercise
overall administrative management and financial control of the project including data
storage and dissemination. Director, RDC is the Project Director for implementation of
CWC component of the project.

3.2 Flood Forecasting & Warning Services

Flood forecasting and warning system is most important non-structural measure of

flood management, which gives advance knowledge of incoming floods. This plays an
important role in reducing flood damage by way of better planning of evacuation and
rescue/ relief operations. Inflow Forecast also helps in optimum regulations of
reservoirs with or without flood cushion.

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Flood Forecasting activities in India in a scientific manner made a beginning in 1958

when the erstwhile Central Water and Power Commission (CW&PC) set up a Flood
Forecasting Unit (FFU) for issuing flood warnings in the Yamuna at the National
Capital, Delhi. This service has since been expanded by CWC to cover almost all major
flood prone inter-State river basins of India. At present there are 199 flood forecasting
stations, of which 151 are level forecasting and 48 are inflow forecasting stations on
major dams/ barrages, spread over 20 States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand,
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana,
Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal and one Union Territory Dadra &
Nagar Haveli and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It covers 19 major river
systems in the country.

On an average, over 6000 forecasts are being issued every year by Central Water
Commission during flood season. Normally, these forecasts are issued 6 to 48 hours in
advance, depending upon the river terrain, the locations of the flood forecasting sites
and base stations. For the purpose of flood forecasting, hydrological and
meteorological data observed at Hydrological Observation sites are used. A network of
wireless stations is used for communication of data. Synoptic weather situations,
weather forecast/ heavy rainfall warnings etc. are also being collected from Flood
Meteorological Offices (FMOs) of IMD for the purpose.

The flood forecasting services is provided by CWC during a designated flood period in
a year in order to cover pre monsoon and post monsoon incidents. The designated
flood period was last reviewed in 2013 and accordingly the designated flood period for
various basins as given below:

Brahmaputra Basin 1st May to 31st October

All other basin up to Krishna Basin 1st June to 31st October
Basins south of Krishna basin (Pennar, Cauvery and 1st June to 31st December
southern Rivers)

3.2.1 Flood Forecasting Performance during 2016

Due to early rainfall and consequent flooding in Assam, the Flood Bulletin Service in
Brahmaputra Basin was started from 21st April 2016 ahead of the designated flood
season.

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During the flood season 2015, 6239 flood forecasts (4969 level forecasts and 1270 inflow
forecasts) were issued out of which 5948 (95.34%) were found within accuracy limit (±
0.15 m for level forecast and ± 20% for inflow forecast). Using the web-based e-SWIS
software, the hydrological data of base stations was entered by all Divisions of CWC on
real time basis. Based on above data, the current status of the rivers has been monitored
on real time basis.

The flood forecast & water level information were made available to common public on
website https://india-water.gov.in/ffs on near real time basis. This service was widely
followed up by the flood affected people. The appreciations/ suggestions regarding the
service was received from various people during the monsoon season.

The methodology based on rainfall-runoff mathematical model was extensively used

for formulating forecasts for new inflow stations this year. Using this methodology, 1-
day/ 3-day advisory inflow forecasts were issued for 14 such new inflow forecasting
stations.

During the year, the rainfall condition was also kept on watch in areas not covered by
Flood Forecasting Network. Advisory were also issued to States in case of extreme
rainfall events. In this connection, advisory was issued to the State Governments of
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in September in view of
forecast for heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall. Another
advisory inflow forecast for lakes surrounding Chennai was issued to the Govt. of
Tamil Nadu in November in the backdrop of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Vardah”.

3.2.2 Significant Flood Situations during 2016

During the flood season of 2016, out of 151 level forecasting sites, Unprecedented Flood
Situation (where the Highest Flood level (HFL) attained during the flood season
exceeded their respective previous HFL) was witnessed at 4 stations viz., Ballia (Ballia,
Uttar Pradesh), Gandhighat (Patna, Bihar), Hathidah (Patna, Bihar) and Bhagalpur
(Bhagalpur, Bihar), all on river Ganga.

High Flood Situation (where peak level had attained within 0.5m of previous HFL) was
experienced at 18 stations. Among these 5 stations were on River Brahmaputra viz.,
Dibrugarh (Assam), Neamatighat (Jorhat, Assam), Tezpur (Sonitpur, Assam) and
Goalpara (Assam) and Dhubri (Assam); 3 stations were on river Ganaga viz.,
Dighaghat (Patna, Bihar), Kahalgaon (Bhagalpur, Bihar) and Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh)

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and one each on River Desang (Nanglamoraghat, Sibsagar, Assam), River Kopili
(Kampur, Nagaon, Assam), River Jia-bharali (NT Road Crossing, Sonitpur, Assam),
River Beki (Beki Road Bridge, Barpeta, Assam), River Sankosh (Golokganj, Dhubri,
Assam), River Mahananda (Jhawa, Katihar, Bihar), River Kosi (Kursela, Katihar, Bihar),
River Sone (Maner, Patna, Bihar), River Burhi Gandak (Khagaria, Bihar) and River Rapti
(Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh).

3.2.3 Flood Bulletins

Central Water Commission (CWC) has been issuing Daily Flood Bulletins and Special
Flood Bulletins during flood season every year based on the information collected from
affected State Governments and field formations of CWC. During the year 2016, 245
daily bulletins (once daily), 58 Orange Bulletins for High Flood Situation (Twice daily)
and 81 Red Bulletins for Unprecedented Flood Situation (every 3 hours) were issued by
CWC as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Apart from regular bulletins, CWC also prepared various status notes on occurrence of
severe flood events for discussions in NDMA, MoWR, National Crisis Management
Committee (NCMC), National Executive Council (NEC) meetings.

3.2.4 Communication System of CWC used for flood forecasting purposes

Various modes of communication namely, wireless (VHF & HF), satellite, VSAT,
Telephone, Mobile, Fax and Internet were used by CWC for flood forecasting purposes.
Since beginning, Central Water Commission has been operating wireless stations
covering almost all river basins to transmit and receive the manually observed data.
Sensor based automatically collected data were transmitted from remote observation
stations to Earth Receiving Stations (ERS) through Data Relay Transponder (DRT) of
INSAT 3E and from ERS to Central Flood Control Room (CFCR) at CWC headquarter,
New Delhi and/or Divisional Flood Control Room (DFCR) at Divisional offices of CWC
through VSAT. Telephone, Mobile, FAX and E-mail were also used at all the DFCR and
CFCR (under FFM Directorate, CWC) for transmission of data. The CFCR at Delhi was
operated on 24x7 basis during monsoon. The information regarding High and
Unprecedented Flood Situation were also sent to concerned authorities in
MoWR,RD&GR, CWC, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) etc.
through Email, phone, fax and SMS. Bulk SMS service of MTNL were also utilized to
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were regularly uploaded on web site http://india-water.gov.in/ffs during monsoon

season 2016.

3.2.5 Modernization of Flood Forecasting Services

The Central Water Commission is making a constant endeavour in updating and

modernizing the forecasting services. The forecasting of flood involves a number of
steps; namely, data observation, collection, transmission, compilation and analysis,
formulation of forecasts and their dissemination. To make the flood forecasts more
accurate, effective and timely, the modernization activities are being taken up on a
continuous basis broadly under following functions.
• Installation of telemetry system for automatic sensor based data collection and
satellite based data communication.
• Development of mathematical model for forecast formulation using observed
hydrological & hydro-meteorological data & rainfall forecast from IMD.
• Web-based system for forecast dissemination.

3.2.5.1 Installation of Telemetry System

The installation of Telemetry System for automatic sensor based data collection and
satellite based data communication was initiated during IX Plan and it was installed at
55 stations in Chambal and Upper Mahanadi basins under The World Bank aided
DSARP scheme. During X Plan, telemetry system was installed at 168 stations in six
river basins namely, Godavari (63), Krishna (41), Brahmaputra (21), Damodar (20),
Yamuna (15) and Mahanadi (8). Further during XI plan, telemetry system was installed
at 222 stations in seven river basins namely, Indus (4), Ganga (63), Yamuna (25),
Narmada & Tapi (76), Mahanadi (36), Brahmaputra (14) and Godavari (4).

In order to receive and analyse data collected by the telemetry stations, Earth Receiving
Stations and Modelling Centres have been installed in various parts of the country
during different plan period. As on date there are 3 Earth Receiving Stations (ERS) in
the country at New Delhi, Jaipur and Burla. A total of 22 Modelling centres have been
installed in the country till the end of XI Plan. These Modelling Centres are located at
Agra, Asansol, Bhubaneswar, Bhusaval, Burla, Dehradun, Dibrugarh, Gandhinagar,
Guwahati, Hyderabad (Two stations one each for Krishna and Godavari basins), Jaipur,
Jalpaiguri, Kurnool, Lucknow, Maithon, New Delhi (One at headquarter and one for
Yamuna basin), Patna, Shimla, Surat and Varanasi. The data reception from all the sites

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modernized is being monitored from Central Flood Control Room at CWC

Headquarter, New Delhi.

During 12th Plan (2012-17) telemetry system was planned to be installed at 629 stations.
The establishment of six Modelling Centres (MCs) at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai,
Gangtok, Jammu and Lucknow was also planned. Out of this, Telemetry system has
been installed at 64 stations. The installations of telemetry system at remaining stations
are in progress. The data in respect of all these 629 stations will be received at ERS,
New Delhi (installed under XI plan) and subsequently shall be sent to respective
Modelling Centres through VSAT. Further, establishment of Modelling Centre at
Chennai has been completed. Establishment of Modelling Centre at remaining five
locations is in progress.

3.2.5.2 Development and use of Mathematical Model for Flood Forecasting

In order to improve the flood forecast activity in CWC, the methodology based on
mathematical model using windows based Mike-11 software is progressively being
used. The flood forecasting model based on the concept of rainfall-runoff module
coupled with Hydrodynamic routing will use rainfall forecast for 3 days of IMD to give
advance advisories followed by more reliable forecast based on actual observed hourly
rainfall in the catchment. This will result in considerable increase of lead time in flood
forecasting which in turn increases response time for disaster managers.

Up to December 2016, out of 19 river basins mathematical modelling has been

completed for 3 river basins namely Godavari, Mahanadi and Tapi and development of
mathematical models for remaining river basins is under progress.

During 2016, 20 inflow and 1 level forecast stations have been operationalized using
mathematical models. Out of these, 1-day/ 3-day advisory inflow forecasts were issued
at 14 inflow forecasting stations including Poondi Satyamurthy reservoir during
“Vardah” cyclone in November 2016.

3.2.5.3 Web-based system for forecast dissemination

The web based system for dissemination of flood forecast & water level information
was operationalized in 2014. The information is available on near real time basis on
website https://india-water.gov.in/ffs.

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In addition to this, CWC has partnered with Google to disseminate the flood warning
through its Public Alert platform based on Common Alerting Protocol (CAP). This
service was launched in November 2015 and was available to users during flood season
2016. Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) is an XML-based data format for exchanging
public warnings and emergencies between various alerting technologies. CAP allows a
warning message to be consistently disseminated simultaneously over many warning
systems to many applications. Through this platform, level flood forecasts/ alerts were
disseminated on different Google platforms such as Google Web Search, Google Now
Cards in the Google Apps, Google Map and on the Google Public Alerts Homepage and
can be accessed on desktop and mobile devices. Further, users can also access other
information i.e., likely flood situation, current water level, forecasted water level,
recommended action for affected people, website address for current water level
information etc. by clicking on the alert help. Availability of near real-time flood
information helped affected people in preparing and fighting flood disasters.

3.2.6 Flood Damage Statistics

Central Water Commission compiles annual flood damage data based on data received
from State Government. The damage data up to 2012 has been finalized and published.
Tentative data for 2013, 2014. 2015 and 2016 is under confirmation from States.

3.3 Flood Management Programme

The “Flood Management Programme (FMP)” was initiated by the Government of India
in XI Plan for providing Central Assistance to the State Governments for undertaking
the works related to river management, flood control, anti-erosion, drainage
development, flood proofing including flood prone area development programme,
restoration of damaged flood management works and anti-sea erosion works. During
this plan period (2007-12), 420 Nos. of schemes of various State Governments with a
total estimated cost of Rs. 7857.08 Crore were included for funding under FMP and
Central Assistance totaling to Rs. 3566 Crore was released. By the end of XI Plan, 252
works were physically completed The completed works have restored 17.01 lakh
hectare of old flood prone area and provided reasonable protection to 2.59 lakh hectare
of new flood prone area.

During XII plan period (2012-17), 102 Nos. of schemes of various State Governments
with a total estimated cost of Rs. 5381.29 Crore were included for funding under FMP.
During the period, an amount of Rs. 1307.07 Crore has been released.

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Central Water Commission coordinates the release of funds for scheme under FMP in
the area other than Ganga and Brahmaputra basin areas. The details of fund released
during 2016-17 to States for areas other than Ganga basin is given in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2
State-wise fund released under Flood Management Programme during 2016-17
Sl No. Name of State Amount released
(Rs. in Crore)

1 HP 50.00
2 J&K 40.56
3 Nagaland 23.13
4 West Bengal 12.61
5 Arunachal Pradesh 23.69
Total 149.99

3.4 Morphological Studies

The study of river morphology and implementation of suitable river training works as
appropriate have become imperative for our nation as large areas of the country are
affected by floods every year causing severe damage to life and property in spite of
existing flood control measures taken both by Central and State Governments.
Problems are aggregating mainly due to large quantity of silt/sediment being carried
and deposited in its downstream reaches. The special behaviour of the river needs to be
thoroughly understood for evolving effective strategies to overcome the problem posed
by it.

Morphological Studies of three rivers namely, Ghaghra, Satluj and Gandak rivers were
completed during 10th Plan period.

A provision of Rs. 15.60 Crores was sanctioned by MoWR for the 12th Plan under the
Plan Scheme “R&D Programme in Water Sector” for the works related to morphological
studies. The morphological studies of 15 rivers (Ganga, Sharda, Rapti, Kosi, Bagmati,
Yamuna, Bramhaputra, Subansiri, Pagladiya, Krishna, Tungbhadra, Mahananda,
Mahanadi, Hoogli, & Tapti) by using Remote Sensing technology have been awarded to
various IITs /NITs on consultancy basis. The institute-wise status of these studies is
given below:

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Sl. Institute Name of Rivers Status Anticipated

No. Completion Date
1. IIT Roorkee Ganga, Sharda, Rapti Draft Final March, 2017
Report (may be extended
Submitted to June,2017)
2. IIT Delhi Kosi, Bagmati, Interim Report September 2017
Yamuna Submitted
3. IIT Guwahati Bramhaputra, Interim Report March, 2018
Subansiri, Pagladiya Submitted
4. IIT Madras Krishna, Tungbhadra Interim Report March, 2018
Submitted
5. IIT Mahananda, Interim Report March, 2018
Kharagpur Mahanadi, Hoogly Submitted
6. SVNIT Surat Tapi Draft Final March, 2017
Report (extension up to
Submitted June, 2017 received)

3.5 Coastal Erosion

The Indian coastline is extending to a length of about 7516 km (as per NHO). Almost all
the maritime States/UTs are facing coastal erosion problem in various magnitudes. As
per the data reported by various maritime States/UT agencies about 1829 km of
coastline of the country is affected by erosion and about 844 km of coastline have
protection works. CWC is involved in following activities for providing assistance to
the States:

3.5.1 External Assistance: Climate Resilient Coastal Protection and

Management Project (CRCPMP)

During year 2014, an agreement has been signed by the Government of India for
Technical Assistance (TA) programme namely TA 8652-IND: Climate Resilient Coastal
Protection and Management Project (CRCP&MP) to support mainstreaming of climate
change consideration into coastal protection and management at the national level and
in the two focal States (of Karnataka and Maharashtra) where the Sustainable Coastal

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Protection and Management Investment Programme (SCP&MIP) is already operational

under external assistance from ADB.
This TA will be financed by grant amounting to two million USD ($) from Global
Environment Facility (GEF) & administered by Asian Development Bank (ADB). The
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,
RD&GR) is the Executing Agency and Flood Management Organization (FMO) in
Central Water Commission (CWC) under MoWR,RD&GR is designated as Nodal Office
for the same. The three implementing agencies for CRCP&MP are Central Water and
Power Research Station (CWPRS) Pune and the State Governments of Karnataka and
Maharashtra. The implementation of this TA is scheduled to be completed by
September, 2017.
One of the major objectives of this TA is to analyze the climate change impacts into
coastal areas and based on the same planning & design criteria and guidelines for
coastal climate change adaptation are to be prepared. A National Technical Committee
(NTC) has been constituted by the Ministry to oversee and guide the implementation of
the project and to endorse the project outputs. Further, a Panel of Experts (PoE) was
also constituted for review of the draft Guidelines.
The draft Climate Change Adaption Guideline for Coastal Protection and Management
in India was reviewed during the two Workshops held for the Panel of Experts. The
Guidelines is under finalisation. The Final Guidelines will be considered by National
Technical Committee (NTC) headed by Member (RM), CWC. Two training courses in
the use of the Guidelines for the maritime States/UTs and other concerned agencies
have also been organized.
As a part of TA, research studies were also awarded to specialist institutes NIO, Goa,
IIT Bombay & IIT Delhi. These institutes have submitted their Final Reports to ADB for
consideration. The details of the studies are given below:

Specialist Institute Study Performed

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Analysis of the downscaled Climate
Bombay Change Parameters for Wind, Air
Temperature and Rainfall from the
CORDEX-South Asia* Domain.
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Sea level rise trends and Waves
Goa projections

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Specialist Institute Study Performed

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi Storm Surge Projections
(* - Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune is one of the partner institutes in above initiative)

The Study Reports are under review by PoE and CWPRS, Pune.
It is also proposed to host the data and analysis of the climate change affected
parameters in the coastal areas, on web-based Water Resources Information System
(INDIA-WRIS) of the Ministry. The Coastal Climate Information System (CCIS) layer
has been created in INDIA-WRIS for this purpose.

3.5.2 Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment

Program (SCPMIP)

Realizing the severity of sea-erosion problems in certain reaches of the coastline,

MoWR,RD&GR initiated the process of collecting details of severely affected reaches
with a view to explore the possibility of preparing a National Coastal Protection Project
(NCPP) for taking up the same for external assistance. As an outcome of discussions
between the Government of India and ADB, a Project Preparatory Technical Assistance
(PPTA) programme for preparing a Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management
Project for the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka & Goa was taken up. Under PPTA an
investment programme estimating to $404.6 million USD (revised) including ADB loan
of $250 million has been envisaged. Further, the multi-tranche facility (MFF) for project
was approved by ADB on 29th September, 2010 for an amount of $250 million USD.

Further, the Government of India and ADB signed an agreement for first tranche loan
($51.555 million loan- LN-2679-IND) under the MFF on 17/08/2011 for Sustainable
Coastal Protection and Management Investment Programme (SCP&MIP) in the states of
Karnataka and Maharashtra. Two projects namely Ullal Coastal Erosion & Inlet
Improvement Project in Karnataka and Mirya Bay Coastal Erosion and Protection
Project in Maharashtra are under implementation with loan from ADB. The revised
completion time for Tranche-1 projects is 30th June 2017.

Under Tranche-1, action has been also taken in the State of Karnataka to identify the
prospective projects for Tranche-2. The State Govt. of Karnataka has submitted Tranche-
2 Projects to CWC for techno-economic appraisal. In July 2016, the Tranche-2 Projects
have been accepted by Advisory Committee of MoWR, RD and GR at an estimated cost
of Rs.374.09 Crore. The project proposal under Tranche - II includes 6 sub-projects

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involving beach nourishment, sand by-passing, construction of offshore reefs, groynes,

revetment etc and 2 community protection subprojects involving plantation works for
dune stabilization.

3.5.3 Coastal Protection and Development Advisory Committee

The Coastal Protection and Development advisory Committee (CPDAC) (erstwhile

Beach Erosion Board) has been constituted by Ministry of Water Resources,
Government of India in April 1995 under the Chairmanship of Member (RM), CWC.
CPDAC provides a common platform to all maritime States/UTs to discuss and solve
their coastal erosion problems. Till now, 14 meetings of CPDAC have been held. The
last meeting was held on 27th and 28th February 2014 at Goa.

As per decision taken by CPDAC, CWC has compiled and published a Status Report on
Coastal Protection and Development in India in December, 2016. The document is
available on CPDAC Website (http://cwc.gov.in/CPDAC-Website/index.html)

3.5.4 Coastal Management Information System(CMIS)

Considering the importance of collection of data on coastal processes relevant for

evolving plans and coastal protection measures, CWC has initiated development of
“Coastal Management Information System (CMIS)” under the Plan Scheme
“Development of Water Resources Information System (DWRIS)” during the XII-Plan
(2012-17). The CMIS envisages setting up sites along the coast of the maritime States of
India for collecting data of relevant coastal processes.

As per recommendation of maritime State/UT Governments and Expert

Institutes/Agencies during the “One day Brainstorming Workshop on Implementation
& Creation of CMIS” held on 13th May, 2014 at New Delhi, CWC has associated with
the maritime State/UT Governments and Institutes/Agencies for development of
CMIS. In this regard, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among CWC
as project implementer, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras as project executor
and States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UT of Puducherry as project facilitator for Tamil
Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry respectively has been signed in October 2016 for
establishment of one coastal data collection site in each participating State/UT over a
period of 2 years. The total coast of above work is Rs 896.05 Lakh. An advance
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Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) has also been constituted for the purpose. The
Project Executor (IIT Madras) has submitted the Inception Report.

Matter is also pursued with National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Goa for
implementation of CMIS in States of Goa and Southern Maharashtra (for three sites)

3.6 River Management Activities and Works Related to Border

Areas

The Government of India has approved the continuation of “River Management

Activities and Works related to Border Areas (RMBA)” a Central sector scheme under
Central Plan amounting to Rs. 740.00 core during XII Plan period (2012-17) for taking
up following continuing and new activities:

Sl. Activity Amount

No. (Rs. in Crore)
1 Hydrological observations and flood forecasting on common 82.16
border rivers with neighbouring countries
2 Investigation of WR projects in neighbouring countries 115.74
3 Pre-construction activities for WR projects on common border 100.00
rivers
4 Grant in aid to states for bank protection /anti erosion works 397.10
on common border rivers and Union Territories for flood
management /anti sea erosion measurers
5 Activities of Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) 45.00
Total 740.00

3.6.1 Grant-in-Aid to States for bank protection /anti erosion works on

common border rivers and Union Territories for flood management
/anti sea erosion measurers

The details of the ongoing proposal for bank protection /anti erosion works on common border
rivers between India and Bangladesh dealt in Central Water Commission for funding under the
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(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl. Particular of the scheme Estimated Fund Amount Status
No. cost released released during
upto 2016-17
March 16
Tripura
1 Jenai to Beltali 1161.57 871.18 Nil No proposal for
(Segment-I) release of funds
2 Baishnpur to Barunighat 833.89 625.42 Nil have been
(Segment-II) received in CWC
during 2016-17
3 Anandapara to Chotokhil 1374.53 1004.26 Nil
(Segment-III)
4 Ranirbazar to Ramendra 1234.25 923.19 Nil
Nager (Segment-IV)
5 Harbatali to Amlighat 909.11 681.83 Nil
(Segment-V)
Total 5513.35 4105.88 Nil

In addition, the scheme “Flood protection work in Yanam region of UT of Puducherry” was
also funded under the Plan Scheme “River Management Activities and Works related to Border
Areas”. The scheme was initially included for funding under the “Flood Management
Programme” and first instalment of Rs. 7.50 Crores was released during XIth plan.
Subsequently, the scheme was included for funding under RMBA scheme in 2014 and as per the
Court direction, the second instalment amounting to Rs. 13.2563 Crores was released. In total,
an amount of Rs. 20.7563 Crores has been released to this scheme so far.

The completion of the projects got delayed due to some unforeseen reasons. Subsequently, a
multi-disciplinary team was constituted by the MoWR,RD&GR to assess the ground reality and
to make suitable recommendation for completion of project. The project was inspected by the
team on 8th and 9th November 2016 and report was submitted on 8th December 2016. Based on
the report of the team, the report was to be revised by the State Government and submitted to
CWC for appraisal. The revised report is awaited.

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CHAPTER-IV

BASIN PLANNING

4.1 National Water Planning

The uneven distribution of water in time and space and the recurring occurrence of
floods and droughts in various parts of the country have underscored the need for a
national perspective in water resources development involving participation of all
concerned. Planning of water resources development and utilization is a multi-level
process involving Central and State Governments, Non-Governmental
Organizations and beneficiaries with intense interaction among them. CWC is
actively involved in aspects related to holistic approach towards development and
management of water resources.

4.2 National Water Resources Council

National Water Resources Council (NWRC) was set up in March 1983 as a National
apex body with the Hon‟ble Prime Minister as Chairman. The Union Minister of
Water Resources is the Vice-Chairman, and Minister of State for Water Resources,
concerned Union Ministers/ Ministers of State, Chief Ministers of all States &
Lieutenant Governors/ Administrators of the Union Territories are the Members.
Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources is the Secretary of the Council. The
constitution of the NWRC is given in Figure 4.1. The council has held six meetings
so far. The 6th meeting of the National Water Resources Council was held on 28th
December, 2012.

4.3 National Water Board

To review the progress achieved in the implementation of the National Water Policy
and to report the progress to the National Water Resources Council from time to
time, the Government of India constituted a National Water Board in September
1990 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (WR). The constitution of the Board is
given in the Figure 4.2. The Board has held fourteen regular and two special
meetings so far. The fourteenth meeting was held on 7th June, 2012 at New Delhi.

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CHAIRMAN
PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

VICE-CHAIRMAN
UNION MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES

MEMBERS MEMBERS
 UNION MINISTERS OF: * CHIEF MINISTERS OF ALL THE
STATES
 FINANCE
 AGRICULTURE * HEADS OF UNIONTERRITORIES OF
 POWER INDIA
 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
 URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY
ALLEVIATION
 SHIPPING
 ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS
 SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT
 TRIBAL AFFAIRS
 DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN
REGION
 DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, PLANNING
COMMISSION
 UNION MINISTERS OF STATE FOR:
 WATER RESOURCES
 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

SECRETARY
SECRETARY - UNION MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES

Fig. 4.1 - National Water Resources Council

4.4 National Water Policy

The National Water Policy was first adopted in the year 1987. It states that the policy
may be reviewed and revised periodically as and when need arises. The National
Water Policy was subsequently revised in 2002 and 2012. The “National Water
Policy – 2012” was adopted by the National Water Resources Council in its 6th
meeting held in December 2012.

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CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY, UNION MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES

MEMBERS: MEMBERS:
Secretaries-Union Ministries of: CHIEF SECRETARIES OF ALL THE STATES
ANDUNIONTERRITORIES OF INDIA
 AGRICULTURE
 PLANNING
 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
 URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY
ALLEVIATION
 SHIPPING
 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
 ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS
CHAIRMAN, CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION

MEMBER-SECRETARY
MEMBER (WATER PLANNING & PROJECTS), CWC

Fig. 4.2- National Water Board

Later a Committee was constituted by the MoWR for suggesting roadmap for
implementation of National Water Policy - 2012 under the Chairmanship of Dr. S.R.
Hashim, Former Chairman, UPSC & Former Member, Planning Commission. The
Committee has submitted its report in September, 2013. National Water Planning
Directorate, CWC has been closely associated with the process of preparation of the
roadmap for implementation of the policy.

Further, the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga

Rejuvenation has been impressing upon the States / Union Territories (UTs) to
formulate their State Water Policies in line with the National Water Policy, 2012 and
has been pursuing the same with the States/UTs. CWC is also pursuing with the
States which have not formulated their water policies in accordance with National
Water Policy, 2012 to either formulate policies or revise their existing policies as the
case may be.

4.4.1 National Water Framework Bill 2016

The National Water Policy (2012) emphasizes the need to evolve a National Water
Framework Law as an umbrella statement of general principles governing the
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governing bodies. Subsequently in July 2012, the Ministry had constituted a

Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. Y. K. Alagh to draft National Water
Framework Law. The Committee submitted its Report in May, 2013. The report
submitted by Dr. Y. K. Alagh Committee was circulated to the States/ UTs for
comments and were also placed before the Forum of Water Resources / Irrigation
Ministers of States for wider consultations in its meeting held on 29.05.2013

Later in December 2015, MoWR,RD&GR constituted a Committee under the

Chairmanship of Dr. Mihir Shah to examine the provisions of the draft National
Water Framework Bill and suggest changes/ modifications therein taking into
account inter-alia the emerging challenges in the water sector, reuse of waste water
after treatment, the likely impact of climate change on water resources, importance
of river restoration/rejuvenation, water contamination issues etc. The Committee
submitted its Final Report to the Ministry in July, 2016.

Accordingly, the bill has been revised and the Draft National Water Framework Bill
2016 has been sent to all the State Governments and Union Territories for their
comments. The concerned State Governments are being pursued to support the Bill.

4.4.2. River Basin Management Bill

The National Water Policy, 2012, inter-alia, recommends that there is a need for a
comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river
valleys to facilitate inter-State coordination ensuring scientific planning of land and
water resources taking basin/sub-basin as unit with unified perspectives of water in
all its forms (including precipitation, soil moisture, ground and surface water) and
ensuring holistic and balanced development of both the catchment and the
command areas. Such legislation needs, inter alia, to deal with and enable
establishment of basin authorities, comprising the States concerned, with
appropriate powers to plan, manage and regulate utilization of water resource in the
basins. In pursuance, the MoWR, RD & GR had constituted a Committee under the
Chairmanship of Justice (Retd.) T.S. Doabia to study the activities that are required
for optimum development of river basin and changes required in the existing River
Board Act, 1956 for achievement of the same. The Committee submitted its Report in
November, 2012 to the Ministry which includes a draft River Basin Management Bill,
2012. The same was circulated among all States, Union Territories and related Union
Ministries by the Ministry. The Draft River Basin Management Bill, 2012 proposes
establishment of separate River Basin Authorities for regulation and development of
waters for twelve major inter-State river basins in the country. It proposes principles
of participation, cooperation, equitable and sustainable management, conjunctive
use, integrated management, public trust doctrine and demand management for
governing river basin development, management and regulation.

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Subsequently, a Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mihir Shah was

constituted by the Ministry to examine the provisions of the draft River Basin
Management Bill, 2012 and suggest changes/ modifications therein taking into
account inter-alia the emerging challenges in the water sector, reuse of waste water
after treatment, the likely impact of climate change on water resources, importance
of river restoration/rejuvenation, water contamination issues etc.

The bill is under examination. To finalize the draft, an Expert Group has been
constituted in the Ministry to further review the bill and finalize it. Director (NWP)
is attending the meetings of the Group.

4.5 Integrated Water Resources Management - Guidelines

The National Water Policy emphasizes the need for adopting river basin as basic
hydrological unit for planning of water resources in the country. CWC is actively
involved in aspects related to holistic approach towards development and
management of water resources considering river basin as „hydrological unit‟.
National Water Mission also highlights the importance of principles of Integrated
Water Resources Management (IWRM). In this regard, draft guidelines on
„Integrated Water Resources Development and Management‟ were prepared by
CWC and the same have been circulated to all State Govts/UTs, Field Offices of
CWC and other Union Ministries for comments/observations. The guidelines were
discussed in a workshop on IWRM organized by World Bank in Feb, 2015. The
guidelines have been finalized after wide consultation with States, various
stakeholders and international experts. The guidelines are available on CWC
website.

4.6 Basin Planning studies and Related Issues

4.6.1 Reassessment of Basin-wise Water Resources Availability in the

Country – Strategy identified under National Water Mission

One of the strategies (Strategy No. I.6) identified for implementation under the
Comprehensive Mission Document of National Water Mission is “Reassessment of
basin-wise water situation” under present scenario including water quality by using
latest techniques, which inter-alia may include:

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 Fitting models to basin using current data, and

 Assessment of likely future situation with changes in demands, land use,
precipitation and evaporation.
In June, 2010 Central Water Commission (CWC) and National Remote Sensing
Centre (NRSC) jointly initiated a demonstrative pilot studies in Godavari and
Brahmani-Baitarani river basins wherein remote sensing based geo-spatial inputs
were used to estimate basin-level mean annual water resources. The pilot study in
the Godavari and Brahmani-Baitarani Basin was completed in June, 2013. The report
of pilot study was reviewed a Working Group comprising officers from CWC, IIT
and NRSC which has suggested some refinements in the methodology before
replicating the same in other basins.

Later, MoWR,RD&GR decided to carry out assessment studies in all basins

(including Brahmani- Baitarani and Godavari basins with refined methodology) of
the country through regional offices of CWC with support from NRSC. Accordingly,
MoWR,RD&GR sanctioned a proposal for conducting above study with a total
estimated cost of Rs. 6.44 Crore in January 2015. The estimated cost was later revised
to Rs. 10.33 Crore in March 2016 due to escalation of price of related softwares.

In this regard, four customized trainings for the studies were conducted by NRSC
from 25-29 May 2015 (NRSC, Hyderabad), 5-16 Oct, 2015(NRSC, Hyderabad), 18-20
Oct 2016 (CWC, New Delhi) and 5-9 Dec 2016 (NRSC, Hyderabad) for officers of
CWC involved in the study.

An MoU was signed with NRSC in July 2016 for their technical guidance and
support for the study. The study has been started in Aug 2016. Most of the
requisite data for the study have been collected and compiled. The software (Arc-GIS
and ERDAS Imagine) have been installed in CWC HQ and in the field offices. A
review workshop was held during 5-9 Dec 2016 under the chairmanship of
Chairman, CWC to review and monitor the progress of work in field units. and
resolve the doubts being faced. The study is likely to be completed in July 2017.

4.6.2 Preparation of IWRM Plan for Brahmani-Baitarani under Indo-

Australia Cooperation

Government of India and Australia have entered into a Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) in November 2009 for enhancing cooperation on Water
Resources Development and Management through the sharing of policy and
technical experiences. The MoU was later extended in September, 2014. The
present MoU has a validity of 5 years. A Joint Working Group (JWG) comprising of
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represented by Director (Basin Planning) as one of the members of JWG from Indian
side.

During the first meeting of the JWG held in November, 2010, it was decided to
undertake study for preparation of IWRM Plan for Brahmani-Baitarani. During the
2nd meeting of JWG held in May, 2013, an action plan was agreed between India
and Australia. As per the action plan, the IWRM Plan for Brahmani-Baitarani Basin
was to be jointly prepared by India (CWC) and Australia (CSIRO, Australia) by
involving all the stakeholders, using Australian modelling platform/software i.e.
eWater Source.

During the 3rd meeting of JWG held at New Delhi on 19.01.2015, the need for
intensive training of the Indian officials on the eWater software was felt and it was
decided that the training of the officials of State and Central Government may be
done and the prototype of Brahmani Basin developed by CSIRO officials may be
used for the training purposes.

Accordingly, a training programme on eWater Source Software being used for

preparation of IWRM Plan was held at NWA Pune from 11th to 16th May, 2015
where Brahmani prototype model was discussed and participants were directed to
prepare prototype model of IWRM Plan for Baitarani Basin. Advance training
programme was conducted from 31st August to 4th September, 2015 at TERI
University, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. A visit to the projects sites on Baitarani river
basin along with CWC G&D sites at Champua and Anandpur was undertaken by
CWC officers with State Government officials during the period from 2.11.2015 to
3.11.2015. MoWR,RD&GR / CWC officers also held meetings with Engineer-in-
Chief, WRD Government of Odisha and Principal Secretary (WR) , Government of
Odisha to discuss the roadmap of IWRM studies of Brahmani-Baitarani basin on 4th
November, 2015.

Later, discussion was held with the team from CSIRO, Australia during 23-25
Feburary 2016 in New Delhi. The outline for the report preparation and various
scenarios, including climate change scenario, to be generated for the Brahmani-
Baitarani basin were finalised during the discussion. Based on above, the Rainfall-
Runoff modelling and River System (Demand) Modelling for Baitarani River Basin
generated earlier have been modified and refined. The study has since been
completed and the report has been published in September 2016.

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4.6.3 Strategic Basin Planning of Ganga River Basin

The World Bank has engaged M/s Deltares as consultant for conducting the study
titled “Strategic Basin Planning for Ganga River Basin in India”. The main objectives
of the study are as under

 Significantly strengthen the capability of relevant central and state

government agencies to undertake comprehensive evidence-based strategic
basin planning for the Ganga River basin.
 Develop, document and disseminate a set of palusible scenarios that balance
significant improvement of health of the river maintaining an acceptable level
of economic productivity.
 Build stronger and more accessible information and knowledge base to guide
ongoing dialogue around and management of Ganga River Basin.
 Establish ongoing multi-stakeholder engagement processes in the basin to
support strategic basin planning.

Keeping in view its commitment for adopting a scientific strategy for rejuvenation of
river Ganga and to develop a strong evidence base to ensure that the resources are
invested effectively and efficiently in the river basin, The Ministry of Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is supporting the above
study. The Central Water Commission is actively involved in the study. The study
was started in June 2015 and likely to completed by the end of Dec 2017.

4.6.4 Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Plan for

Krishna, Godavari and Mahanadi Basins under National Hydrology
Project (NHP)

The institutionalization and implementation of Integrated Water Resources

Management (IWRM) in India supported by River Basin Organizations and
following the internationally acknowledged river basin planning cycle is a major
target for the Government of India. The development of River Basin Management
Plans for all Indian River basins takes a key role within this process. Significant steps
have already been taken in the past, such as the development of specific projects for
assessing water resources availability, the establishment of river basin management
concepts and – most recently – the ongoing study for preparation of a Ganga River
Basin Management Plan, initiation of process for enactment of Basin Management
Act etc.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,
RD &GR) aims to develop its ability to manage basins to support optimum use of
water resources. The major objectives are to: align water resources development
goals in line with the National Water Policy 2012; bring all States on equal footing

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regarding Hydrological Information System (HIS) and its use; and, specifically, to
move towards IWRM process.
To start with, IWRM studies are planned to be conducted in three basins namely,
Krishna, Mahanadi and Godavari under the National Hydrology Project. The study
is to be taken up by global tendering for which the process has been initiated. The
Terms of Reference (ToR) for the studies have been finalized. The Expression of
Interest has been called from interested consultants/ firms. It is expected the process
for awarding of consultancy will be completed by the end of October 2017.

4.7 Interaction with NWDA on Inter–Basin Transfer of Water

The National Water Development Agency is engaged in carrying out water balance
studies, field surveys, investigations and preparation of pre-feasibility reports
/feasibility reports /DPRs of links under National Perspective Plan as well as Intra-
State links proposed by the States. Chairman, Member (WP&P) and Member (D&R),
CWC are members of NWDA Society and Governing Body of NWDA. So far 64
meetings of the Governing Body have been held.

The water balance study reports prepared by NWDA are also being examined in
specialized Directorates of CWC. During the year 2016-17, eight (8) Water Balance
Reports were examined by CWC and comments were sent to NWDA.

4.8 Climate Change Issues and National Water Mission

Realizing the importance of climate change and to address the related issues,
National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has been prepared by the
Government of India. The Action Plan has laid down principles and identified the
approach to be adopted to meet the challenges of impact of climate change through
eight Missions in climate sensitive sectors. National Water Mission (NWM) is one of
them, for which Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), Government of India is the
Nodal Ministry.

The “National Water Mission” has been formulated by Ministry of Water Resources
with main objective of “Conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its
more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water
resources development and management”. The document was approved by Hon‟ble
Prime Minister‟s Council on 30th August 2010 and by the Union Cabinet on 6th
April 2011.

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The Mission, duly approved by the Government, has set five goals to achieve the
above objective, which are:

1. Comprehensive water data base in public domain and assessment of the

impact of climate change on water resource
2. Promotion of citizen and state actions for water conservation, augmentation
and preservation
3. Focused attention on vulnerable areas including over-exploited areas
4. Increasing water use efficiency by 20%
5. Promotion of basin level integrated water resources management

Mission Secretariat for operationalizing the National Water Mission for coordinated
actions for addressing the impact of climate change on water resources has been
established by Ministry of Water Resources. Climate Change Cell has also been set
up in Central Water Commission in August 2007 for taking stock of the current
development in respect of climate change studies and other related issues. Later on,
a full-fledged Climate Change Directorate has been earmarked in CWC under P&D
Organization of RM Wing of CWC in June, 2010.

CWC has prepared “Inventory of Glacial Lakes/Water Bodies in the Himalayan

Region of Indian River Basins” through National Remote Sensing Centre,
Hyderabad (NRSC) and started monitoring of these glacial lake water bodies on
monthly basis during monsoon season from 2011 onwards. This monitoring is
continuing during 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017).

Another work of “Snowmelt runoff forecasting in Himalayan River Basin” has been
taken up by CWC and the model development part has been entrusted to NRSC,
Hyderabad by CWC. The model has since been developed and installed in CWC at
Shimla. During 2016-17, CWC Shimla issued Seasonal and Short Term Snowmelt
Runoff forecast in Himalayan river basins namely, Satluj, Beas, Chenab, Yamuna and
Ganga. The forecast is issued to Irrigation Departments of all concern States and
Hydro-Power Development agencies.

MoWR,RD&GR has established six Chairs in Academic institutes, namely, IIT

Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, NIT Patna and NIT Srinagar
with the objective of carrying out studies and research on “Impact of climate change
on Water Resources”. A Management Committee under the chairmanship of
Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Water Mission reviews the
progress and co-ordinates activities/functioning of Chairs.

MoWR,RD&GR/CWC has entered into an agreement to undertake a study on

“Operational Research to Support Mainstreaming of Integrated Flood Management
under Climate Change” through technical assistance with the Asian Development

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Bank (ADB) in order to meet the objective of strengthening the protection and
resilience of flood prone areas in India. The study was completed in December 2015.

4.9 Joint Operation Committee of Rihand Reservoir

Ministry of Water Resources set up a Joint Operation Committee (JOC) for Rihand
Reservoir vide their O.M. No. 54/7/92-BM/1172 dated 30.10.1992. The Committee
consists of members from Uttar Pradesh Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UPJVNL), Uttar
Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), WRD-Bihar, and CEA. Member
(WP&P), CWC, New Delhi is the Chairman of the Committee. So far 29 meetings of
JOC have taken place. The last meeting (29th meeting) was held in New Delhi on 29th
September 2016 in which the actual releases made from Rihand reservoir during
2015-16 were discussed and the operation plan for 2016-17 was finalized.

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CHAPTER-V

DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY

5.1 General

Design and Research Wing of Central Water Commission plays a pivotal role in the
field of design and consultancy for water resources projects. Various units of the wing
are actively associated with design consultancy, technical studies and research &
development activities in the water resources sector. In addition to above, technical
appraisal of Detailed Project Reports of water resources development projects prepared
by different agencies is also carried out in this Wing.

Major activities of D&R Wing comprise of:

1. Planning and design of water resources and hydropower projects.

2. Hydrological studies.
3. Review of safety aspects of existing dams and its monitoring.
4. Technical appraisal of multipurpose river valley projects.
5. Coordination of research, development and training.
6. Attending to distressed structures as applicable to design aspects.
7. Assisting MoWR in various design issues involved in international and Trans
Boundary Projects.

5.2 Planning and Design of Water Resources Projects

5.2.1 Details of Design Organisations of CWC

The following three design organisations cater to specific requirements and attend to
special design related problems of the water resources projects located in different
regions of the country:

1. Design (North & West) Organisation

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2. Design (North-West & South) Organisation

3. Design (East & North-East) Organisation

Each of the above organisations have specialised Directorates such as Hydel Civil
Design (HCD), Concrete & Masonry Dam Design (CMDD), Embankment Design
(EmbD), Gates Design (GD) and Barrage & Canal Design (BCD) etc.

Additionally, Narmada Basin Project Organization with four specialized Directorates is

responsible for providing detailed design consultancy services for the projects of Sardar
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (SSNNL), Government of Gujarat and Narmada Valley
Development Authority (NVDA), Government of Madhya Pradesh. The details of
activities assigned to various Cell / Directorate under Narmada Basin Project
Organisation is as under:

A. Sardar Sarovar Power House Design Directorate (Navagam Design Cell)

Navagam Design Cell (Now, Sardar Sarovar Power House Design (SSPH) Directorate)
was created in CWC under Member (D&R), CWC exclusively for designs of Navagam
Dam Project and its appurtenant works. The project envisages construction of 1210m
long and 163m high (above deepest foundation) concrete gravity dam across the main
Narmada River. The Unit-III of the project involves mainly works in regard to the
Canal Head Power House (CHPH), underground River Bed Power House (RBPH) and
Garudeshwar weir. The planning, civil design and preparation of construction of
drawings for CHPH and RBPH of Sardar Sarovar dam have been completed. All the
five units of 50 MW each of CHPH and six units of 200 MW each of RBPH have been
commissioned. Presently the Directorate is involved in design and issue of drawings
for the construction of Garudeshwar Weir project.

The proposal for approval by Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. (SSNNL) for
continuation of Navagam Design Cell (Now SSPH Dte.) for consultancy works of
Narmada Basin Projects for the period from 01-04-2015 to 31-03-2017 is under
consideration of Government of Gujarat.

In addition to above work, this directorate is also entrusted to provide detailed design
consultancy services for Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi Sagar Project (M.P), Chinki
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B. Narmada Design Cell

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Central Water Commission and

Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA), Government of Madhya Pradesh for
design and consultancy services of Narmada Basin Projects was signed on 18-06-2004
initially for a period of two years w.e.f. 01-03-2004 to 28-02-2006 with the provision for
further extension with mutual consent between CWC and NVDA. Subsequently, MoU
have been renewed/signed in spells of two years. The revised estimate for the period of
two years w.e.f. 01.03.2015 to 29.02.2016 has already been submitted to NVDA. The
design consultancy work on dams and head works, hydro-mechanical design aspects,
canal components of different water resources projects of Madhya Pradesh under
Narmada Valley Development Authority on river are being carried out by three
Directorates under the NBP Unit viz. ND&HW, NHMD and NCD.

I. Narmada Dam and Head Works (ND&HW) Directorate:

Narmada Dam and Head Work Design Directorate is responsible for, providing design
consultancy services such as finalising the layout studies, detailed designs and
drawings along with specifications for dam and headwork components of Narmada
projects being executed by NVDA. The Directorate is also involved in preparation of
guidelines for initial commissioning, testing and operation of completed projects.

II. Narmada Hydro Mechanical Design (NHMD) Directorate:

The NHMD Directorate, CWC at New Delhi has been providing design consultancy
(primarily offering design, drawings, technical specifications as well as scrutinizing &
vetting of construction drawings & design) in respect of Hydro Mechanical component
of the projects in Narmada Basin executed by NVDA.
III. Narmada Canal Design (NCD) Directorate:
Narmada Canal Design Directorate is responsible for providing design consultancy
services for above said Narmada Projects being executed by NVDA, which broadly
covers planning and preparation of detailed design/drawings for cross drainage works
viz. drainage siphon, drainage culvert and super passage head regulator, cross
regulator, canal escape, aqueduct etc., scrutiny and vetting of design and drawings of
NVDA Project and specific problems of canals of Narmada Valley.

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5.2.2 Design Consultancy carried out by Design Organisations

Design consultancy work in respect of 61 projects has been carried out in the design
organisations of D&R Wing during the year 2016-17 as under:

Sl. No. Category No. of Projects

1. Projects at construction stage. 28
2. Projects at investigation and planning stage (for 15
which detailed project reports are being prepared)
3. Projects with special problems 18
Total 61

This includes 7 foreign projects, 1 in Afghanistan and 4 in Bhutan and 2 in Nepal. The
list of above National & International Projects is at Annexure 5.1.

Some of the important projects, which are presently being designed/ handled in D&R
Wing are as follows:

Projects at Construction Stage

1. Salma Dam Project, Afghanistan

The Salma Dam project is being funded by Government of India as an aid to

Afghanistan for rehabilitation and reconstruction. The work is entrusted by Ministry of
External affairs (MEA) to M/s Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Ltd.
(WAPCOS), who are carrying out construction and related works including detailed
tendering and design. Technical consultancy and design inputs, as and when necessary
are being provided by CWC to WAPCOS. The design of various hydro civil
components of the project i.e. power intake component and pressure shaft steel liner
and tunnels and part of the power house civil structure have already been vetted /
examined and released to WAPCOS. Consultancy services are being provided as and
when referred by the project authority / WAPCOS.

2. Punatsangchhu-I H.E. Project, Bhutan

Punatsangchhu-I H.E. Project envisages construction of a concrete gravity type dam,

130m high above the deepest foundation and 240.0 m long at the top. The overall
length of the spillway section of the dam is 120.0 m comprising of seven nos. of sluice
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simultaneously Probable Maximum Flood of 11500 cumec + GLOF of 4300 cumec. The
length of the concrete non-overflow section on both sides of dam would be about 120.0
m. The dam would provide a gross pondage of 24.92 MCM and live pondage of 12.38
MCM between MDDL 1195m and FRL 1202m to enable the power station envisaged
under the project, to cater to dilurnal variations in power requirements. The project has
an installed capacity of 1200 MW and construction of the project is underway.

3. Punatsangchhu-II H.E. Project, Bhutan

The Punatsangchhu-II H.E. Project envisages construction of 86m high concrete gravity
dam with an installed capacity of 1020 MW. The dam is located 29 km downstream of
the Wangdue Bridge and 3 km downstream of TRT outfall of PHEP-I on Wangdue
Tshirang National Highway. The dam comprises of seven sluice blocks and five non-
overflow blocks. The length of the dam is 213.00m. The top of dam is at El.846.00 m
with FRL at El. 843.00 m and MDDL at El.825.00 m. Seven sluices of gate size 8 m (w) x
13.2 m (H) have been provided at EL.797.00 m for discharging simultaneously PMF
11723 cumec and GLOF of 4300 cumec. The project has a catchment area of 6835 sq. km.
The gross storage capacity of the reservoir formed by dam construction is 7.0 MCM and
the live storage capacity is 4.64 MCM.

4. Lakhwar M.P.P. Uttarakhand

The MoU for technical consultancy services for design and engineering of civil and
mechanical works of Lakhwar Multipurpose Project-(3x100 MW), Uttarakhand has been
signed between CWC and UJVNL on 20.09.2013. 57 Nos. of specification drawings have
been issued to Project Authority.

5. Arjun Sahayak Pariyojana, Uttar Pradesh.

This project envisages diversion of surplus water available at Lahchura dam through
feeder canal to Arjun dam and then from Arjun dam to Kabrai dam and Chandrawal
dam to augment inflows into three reservoirs Arjun, Kabrai and Chandrawal. Design
consultancy in respect of raising the height of Kabrai dam, design and drawing work
related to right side extension of Kabrai dam along revised alignment is under progress.
The work envisages construction of irrigation outlet structure.

6. Icha Dam under Subarnarekha M.P.P., Jharkhand

On the request from State Government, the consultancy works for Icha Dam under
Subarnarekha Multipurpose project (Jharkhand) have been taken up by CWC. CWC is
providing consultancy for the construction of this composite dam project. Dam is partly
constructed. Works of construction drawings are to be taken up for which specification
drawings have been issued.

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7. Kharkai Barrage under Subarnarekha M.P.P. Jharkhand

11 Nos. construction drawings have been issued during the period. Scrutiny of 74 Nos.
Construction stage drawings of Hydro-mechanical equipments have also been
completed.

8. Kalisindh Dam Project, Rajasthan

Construction of dam completed under Phase-I, Phase-II of Project is being dealt as and
when referred.

9. Tehri H.E.Project & Koteshwar H. E. Project, Uttarakhand

The Project has been commissioned. The various post commissioning issues of Tehri
Dam Project and Koteshwar H.E.Project are being dealt as and when referred.

Projects at DPR Stage

1. Par-Tapi-Narmada Link Project(Consists 6 nos. proposed Dams in project ),

Gujarat / Maharashtra

The project is located in the state of Gujarat & Maharashtra. The proposed Par-Tapi-
Narmada link envisages transfer of surplus water from west flowing rivers between Par
and Tapi to water deficit areas in the north Gujarat. There are 7 dams with total
catchments are of 2573 sq. Km., 3 weirs, 6 powerhouses & about 400 km. long
conveyance system including two tunnels of total length of about 5.5 km. Design
(N&W) unit is involved in the preparation of design chapter and drawings for the hydel
civil designs aspects of 6 power houses and two tunnel. 59 Nos. drawings of 6 power
house and one tunnel along with design chapter have been completed and submitted to
NWDA. Revisions in the DPR will be carried out as per the suggestion of the project
authority due to any modification in the design parameters.

2. Sapta Kosi & Sun Kosi Multipurpose project,( Indo- Nepal)

The Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose Project, as per the preliminary studies carried
out, envisages construction of a 269 m high dam to divert river waters through a dam
toe power house with an installed capacity of 3000 MW (at 50% load factor) and
irrigation of 15.22 lakh ha. Gross command area through construction of a barrage 1 km
downstream of the dam. A joint project office has already been set up in Nepal for
investigation of the project. Field investigation studies and preparation of DPR for
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are to be taken up jointly by Govt. of India and HMG Nepal. DPR stage design
engineering for this project is being carried out by Central Water Commission. Design
(N&W) unit is involved in the preparation of DPR stage designs & drawings. The
preparation of DPR stage drawings and chapter is being carried out in this unit. Two
drawings of layout plan and L- Section have been completed and further design and
drawings works would be prepared after receipt of the data from project authority.

3. Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (Indo-Nepal):

A MoU has been signed by CWC and WAPCOS (I) Ltd. for Pancheshwar Multipurpose
Project and Rupaligad HE Project (Indo-Nepal) to providing consultancy services for
preparation/updating of detailed project report (DPR). About 96 Nos. of drawings are
to be prepared in time bound manner and out of this about 20 Nos. of drawings (study)
have been submitted to WAPCOS Ltd based on the tentative data received. After
receipt of data from project authority / WAPCOS Ltd, 44 Nos. of DPR drawings and 8
Nos. of designs have been prepared and issued to WAPCOS Ltd in June, 2016. Detailed
preliminary comments on the draft DPR have been issued in December, 2016.

4. Ujh Multipurpose Dam Project (3x62=186MW+1x2+1x24), J&K

Ujh Multipurpose Dam Project proposes a 119m. High concrete faced rockfill dam
(CFRD), 2.5 Km long head race tunnel (HRT), Diversion tunnel and a surface power
house. As per the power potential studies, finalized by CEA, the installed capacity is
186MW through 3 units of 62 MW each. Design discharge per unit is 51.00 cumec. 37
DPR drawings and design chapter prepared by this unit and some have been
incorporated in the DPR prepared by IBO, CWC, Chandigarh. Drawings and design
chapters related to Ujh Multipurpose Project of 26 MW have also been completed.

5. Comprehensive Flood Protection Works of Jhelum and its Tributaries, Ph-II

10 Nos. Drawings pertaining to River embankments along with Design chapter were
prepared and issued.

6. Kishanganga HE Project

Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of this project has been received from CEA for
examination which is under Progress. In this regard, Revised Head loss clearance for
Power Potential studies was issued to CEA and in respect of hydro-mechanical
equipment final comments have been issued.

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Special Problems Projects

1. Kohira Dam Project, Bihar

Study of problem related to leakages from Spillway bay of Kohira Dam, Kaimoor, Bihar.

2. Minimata (Hasdeo) Bango Project , Chattisgarh :

Shifting of Canal for extraction of coal deposit is under examination. In this proposal of
canal through embankment as well as canal on trough of concrete piers is being
examined. Preliminary planning done and interim report prepared. Based upon result
of field investigations by the Project Authorities, details planning and design would be
carried out. Project Authorities requested to expedite the field investigation

3. Salauli Dam, Goa

State Government of Goa requested to carry out the stability analysis for earth dam of
Salauli composite dam.

4. Jeori Small H.E.Project (SHEP)

Jeori Small HEP (9.6MW) has been proposed in the close vicinity of Head Race Tunnel
of (NJHPS) Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Scheme (1500 MW). GM, Civil (Design) SJVNL
(Satlej Jal Vidhyut Nigam Limited) informed Director, HCD (NW&S) Dte., CWC about
the matter for safeguarding the HRT of NJHPS as HRT of the Jeori SHEP proposed to
pass over and above the HRT (Head Race Tunnel) of NJHPS. CWC examined the
documents submitted by SJVNL and conveyed its views regarding location of Weir and
Water conductor system of Jeori SHEP.

5. River Jhelum Flood Mitigation

The work for preparation of DPR for “Mitigation of floods in River Jhelum” was
entrusted to a committee formed during the year. A mathematical model was proposed
and based on the result, the DPR is being prepared by CWC proposing work such as
dredging of river Jhelum in certain reaches and raising of banks of river Jhelum.

6. North Koel Project, Jharkhand

A detailed study North Koel Project was carried out for deriving the maximum
advantage from the created infrastructure. As per PMO‟s decision further follow up
action by concerned States of Jharkhand and Bihar is being monitored.

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7. Indira Sagar Project, Madhya Pradesh

The damaged slotted roller bucket type of Energy Dissipation Arrangement re-designed
with Ski-jump bucket. One drawing for the re-designed Ski-jump reinforcement issued
to Project Authorities.

8. Shyamari Medium Project, Madhya Pradesh

State Government of Madhya Pradesh requested for suggestions regarding fixation of

foundation level of earth dam of Shayamri Medium Project of Madhya Pradesh.

9. Runj Medium Irrigation Project, Madhya Pradesh

State Government of Madhya Pradesh requested for suggestions regarding fixation of

foundation level of earth dam of Runj Medium Irrigation Project of Madhya Pradesh.

10. Shelgaon Barrage Medium Project, Maharashtra

To change the position of the trunnion of the radial gate, which got submerged in water.
Project authorities have submitted preliminary design and drawings of the modified
arrangement which required shifting of stop log to new location upstream side into the
piers. Designs and drawings are under examination to offer suggestions for modified
design changes. Project site was visited for suggestion to Project Authorities regarding
modification in pier shape due to raising of trunnion

11. Kanupur Irrigation Project, Odisha

Gravel Layers below the constructed earth dam has been noticed. Solution for the same
to avoid seepage through gravel layer is under study.

12. Hirakud Dam, Odisha

For increasing the design flood, layout of additional spillways on Left flank of Hirakud
dam was cleared.

13. Subarnarekha Main Canal Irrigation Project, Odisha

Design of slope protection including lining from RD 7950m to 8840m of Subarnarekha

Main Canal Irrigation Project.

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14. Rajasthan Feeder, Indira Gandhi Main Canal and Sirhind Feeder, Punjab

Relining proposal of Rajasthan Feeder Canal (from RD 179 to RD 496) and Sirhind
Feeder Canal (from RD 119.7 to RD 447.927) has been examined. Also the sites have
been visited by CWC Officers and draft report prepared and submitted to
MoWR,RD&GR

15. Garada Dam, Rajasthan

The Garada Dam, an earth-fill dam was completed in March 2010 and subsequently
breached on 15.08.2010 during initial filling of the reservoir when it was filled only upto
4.0m below the FRL. State Government of Rajasthan has requested to suggest
rehabilitation/restorations measures of Garada Earth Embankment Dam, Bundi
(Rajasthan).

16. Kanka River in Sikkim

Land slide dam and formation of artificial lake on Kanka River in Sikkim was visited
and report on stability of land slide dam was submitted.

17. Jhelum Tamak HEP

The proposal of providing longitudinal connectivity of river at Jhelum Tamak HEP site
was examined with respect to its engineering planning and design aspect and suitable
modifications have been offered to the Project Authority.

18. Giri HE Project, H.P.

Site inspection of the Intake gate, HRT (including Marar Adit) Disc valve chamber,
surge Shaft and Power House and discussion with the Project authorities regarding the
repair of Disc valve seal of the project.

5.2.3 Technical Examination of Project by Design Organisations

The technical appraisal of DPR/PFR of irrigation and multipurpose projects in respect

of hydropower component, gravity dam component, embankment, hydro mechanical
structures such as gates, hoists etc., barrages and different components of canal are
carried out in the design organization of D&R Wing. The comments/clearances of each
component of the projects are issued to appraisal unit of CWC after technical
examination of DPRs.

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The civil components in DPR of Hydro-Electric Projects are also technically examined in
D&R Wing. Other aspects of Hydro Electric Projects are appraised in Central Electricity
Authority. Techno-Economic Clearance to the projects is also accorded by Central
Electricity Authority.

During 2016-17, DPRs of 87 Nos. projects submitted by the project authorities were
technically examined in CWC. Out of this 82 Nos. DPRs of projects were received from
20 Nos. States and 05 Nos. projects were received from Nepal (2), Indo-Nepal (2) and
Bhutan (1). 34 Nos. DPRs of Projects have been cleared. DPRs of other projects are
under various stages of examinations and consultation with Project Authorities for
improvement to make it technically sound & bankable.

A list of projects for which technical examination has been completed or under
examination is as follows:

Hydro-Electric Projects (33 nos.) :

Sl. No. Name of the State Project’s Name

1 Arunachal Pradesh Kamala H.E.Project (1800 MW)

2 Arunachal Pradesh Subansiri Lower H.E.Project (RCE) (2000 MW)
3 Arunachal Pradesh Subansiri Upper H.E.Project (1800 MW)
4 Arunachal Pradesh Magochu H.E.Project
5 Arunachal Pradesh Oju H.E.Project (8x231.5+28)MW
6 Bhutan Sankosh H.E.Project (2560 MW)
7 Himachal Pradesh Thana Plaun H.E. Project (191MW) (Level-I
Clearance)
8 Himachal Pradesh Nakthan H.E.Project (460MW)
9 Himachal Pradesh. Dugar H.E. Project (449MW)
10 Himachal Pradesh Reoli Dugli H.E.Project Stage – I (420+9.2MW)
(Level-I Clearance)
11 Himachal Pradesh Bajoli Holi H.E.Project (180MW)
12 Himachal Pradesh Luhri H.E.Project (210 MW) Stage-I
13 Himachal Pradesh Miyar H.E.Project (3x40 MW)
14 Himachal Pradesh RCE of Parbati Stage -II H.P.Project
15 Himachal Pradesh RCE of Parbati Stage- III H.P.Project

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Sl. No. Name of the State Project’s Name

16 Jammu & Kashmir Kiru H.E. Project (624MW)

17 Jammu & Kashmir Kwar H.E. Project (560MW)

18 Jammu & Kashmir Bursar H.E.Project (800MW)
19 Jammu & Kashmir Kirthai Stage-I H.E. Project (390MW)
20 Jammu & Kashmir Kirthai Stage-II H.E. Project (990MW)
21 Jammu & Kashmir Kishanganga H.E.Project (Revised Cost Ecstimate)
22 Jammu & Kashmir Sawalkot H.E.Project (1856MW)
23 Meghalaya Mawphu (Stage-II) H.E.Project (8x231.5+28)MW
Survey & Investigation Stage)
24 Meghalaya Myntdu Leshka Stage –II H.E.Project, 140 MW (Pre
DPR)
25 Meghalaya Umangot H.E.Project
26 Manipur Loktak Downstream H.E.Project (2x33)MW
27 Uttarakhand Goriganga IIIA H.E.Project (165MW)
28 Uttarakhand Tiuni Plasu H.E.Project (72 MW)
29 Uttarakhand Sirkari Bhyol Rupsiyabagar H.E.Project (168 MW)
30 Uttarakhand Proposal for longitudinal connectivity of Jelum-
Tamak H.E.Project(108 MW)
31 Uttarakhand Bokang Bailing H.E.Project (330MW)
32 West Bengal Turga Pumped Storage Project
33 West Bengal Teesta Low Dam Project, Stage –I & II (Combined),
81 MW, (Pre DPR)

Irrigation Projects (43 nos.) :

Sl.No Name of the State Project’s Name

1 Andhra Pradesh B.R.R.Vamsadhara Irrigation Project
2 Andhra Pradesh Modernisation of D.R (Dagadarthi-Racharlapada) &
D.M (Dagadarthi-Mungamuru) channels in
Dagadarthi, Alluru, Kodavauru, Bogole & Kavali
mandals in SPSR Nellore District

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Sl.No Name of the State Project’s Name

3 Andhra Pradesh Chinkalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme
4 Andhra Pradesh Narayanpuram Anicut Project
5 Assam Amreng Irrigation Project
6 Assam Assam Integrated Flood Bank & Erosion Risk
Management Project ( Kajiranga)
7 Assam Assam Integrated Flood Bank & Erosion Risk
Management Project ( Palasbasi)
8 Assam Flood Management of River Subansiri along with
river training works on both bank embankment
9 Bihar Burhi Gandak None-Baya Link Project
10 Bihar Kosi-Mechi Interstate Link Project
11 Bihar Restoration and lining works of Western main canal
and Ara main canal & its system
12 Chhattisgarh DPR of Arpa Bhaisajhar Barrage Project on Arpa
river
13 Chhattisgarh Rajiv Samoda Nisda Phase-II
14 Haryana Mewat Feeder Canal
15 Haryana Proposal of ERM of surface Irrigation Schemes in
Haryana (12 Volumes)
16 Indo-Nepal Indo-Nepal Link Canal 1.25 KM, Tanakpur Barrage-
NHPC
17 Jharkhand Burhai Reservoir Project
18 Jharkhand Kanhar Barrage Project
19 Karnataka Singatalur Lift Irrigation Project
20 Karnataka Yettinahole Flood Water Diversion Project
21 Madhya Pradesh Mohanpura Major Irrigation Project
22 Madhya Pradesh ERM of Sanjay Sarovar (Upper Wainganga) Project
23 Maharashtra Lower Tapi Project
24 Maharashtra Mithi River Development Works
25 Nepal Rehabilitation work of Koshi Pump Canal
distribution system (Under Indian Grant).

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Sl.No Name of the State Project’s Name

26 Nepal Mahakali Irrigation Project –IIIrd Phase
Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur
27 Odisha Nabarangapur Irrigation Project
28 Puducherry Flood Protection Works in Yanam
29 Rajasthan Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project in
Desert Area (RWSRD):
i. Relining of IGF RD 496 to 671 & IGMN RD 0 to
200
30 Rajasthan ii.DPR of ERM Works in IGMN StageI Excluding
KSL
31 Rajasthan iii.DPR to Rehabilitate Water-logged Area of IGMN
Stage-I
32 Rajasthan iv.DPR of Diversion of Drinking Water Supply in
IGNP
33 Rajasthan Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement
Program (RWSLIP):
i. Rehabilitation and modernization of Bhakra
Canal System
34 Rajasthan ii. Rehabilitation of distributaries and minors of
Gang Canal System
35 Rajasthan iii. Renovation of Left Canal, “Right Main Canal,
Narwali Distributory & Chhinch Distributory”of
Mahi Project
36 Rajasthan iv. Renovation of Distributory and Minors of
Gurgaon Main Canal Irrigation System
37 Rajasthan Feasibility Report on Eastern Rajasthan Canal
Project
38 Uttarakhand Project report on “Strengthening renovation and
modernization of existing Baur and Haripura Dam
39 Uttar Pradesh Badaun Lift Canal Irrigation Project
40 Uttar Pradesh Flood protection works on right bank of Ganga
from Kalyanpur-Bithoor Road to Ganga Barrage

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Sl.No Name of the State Project’s Name

41 Uttar Pradesh Techno economic appraisal of project estimate for
construction of parallel left marginal bund and
associated works for modern city project
42 Uttar Pradesh Bhaunrat Dam Irrigation Project
43 Uttar Pradesh Bhitaura Pump Canal

Multi Purpose Projects (11 nos):

Sl.No. Name of the State Project’s Name

1 Arunachal Pradesh Dibang M.P.Project (2880MW)

2 Arunachal Pradesh Noa-Dehing M.P.Project
3 Assam Kulsi M.P.Project
4 Indo-Nepal Pancheshwar M.P.Project (6720MW)
5 Indo-Nepal Sapta- Kosi & Sun-Kosi Multi Purpose Project
6 Jammu & Kashmir Bursar Multipurpose Project
7 Jammu & Kashmir Ujh Multi Purpose Project
8 Himachal Pradesh Renuka Multi Purpose Project
9 Madhya Pradesh Chinki Multi Purpose Project
10 Madhya Pradesh Sher-Shakkar-Machirewa Complex Project
11 Rajasthan Parwan Multipurpose Project

5.3 Hydrological Studies

The Hydrological Studies Organization (HSO), a specialized unit under D&R Wing of
Central Water Commission, carries out hydrological studies in respect of most of the
irrigation, multipurpose and hydropower projects in the country. The success of the
projects is largely governed by the hydrological inputs. The inputs at Detailed Project
Reports (DPR) or Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFR) or Feasibility Project Reports (FPR) stage
are made available in the form of

i. Water availability/Yield studies

ii. Design flood studies

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iii. Sedimentation studies

iv. Diversion flood studies

The consultancy services in the field of hydrology are also offered to the State Water
Resources Departments, State & Central Agencies at various stages of the project
implementation. The details of works carried out by HSO are given below:

(a) Technical Examination of DPRs / Design Flood Review Studies

During the financial year 2016-17, 165 projects were under technical examination in
HSO from hydrological studies point of view. Out of this, 76 projects have been cleared
and the suggestion for improvement were conveyed to the project authorities for 48
projects. 25 projects are still under examination whereas examination of 16 projects
were discontinued due to various reasons.

Advances in computing the magnitude and characteristic of extreme flood events and
revision of the Indian standards for large dams require re-evaluation of spillway
capacities of many existing structures. CWC conducts design flood review of project on
consultation basis as per request received from states. CWC also vets the studies
carried out by states on their own. Design Flood Review Studies of the following 4
projects were carried out by CWC during the year 2016-17.

1. Ichari Dam Project, Uttarakhand

2. Asan Dam Project, Uttarakhand
3. Maneri Bahali Dam Stage-I, Uttarakhand
4. Mala Prabha Dam Project, Karnataka

(b) Development of flood estimation model for un-gauged catchments

To compute the design flood in un-gauged catchments, country has been divided into 7
zones and further into 26 hydro-meteorologically homogeneous sub-zones and flood
estimation models have been developed for each subzone. So far flood estimation
reports covering 24 sub-zones have been published. The periodic revisions/updating of
earlier reports are carried out whenever additional data are received.

(e) Trainings/Workshop/ Seminar

The technical expertise available/developed in HSO is disseminated to other State and

Central agencies associated with water resource planning through workshops and
training programs where the faculty is drawn from HSO and other concerned

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organisation. Necessary resource persons are also deputed to National Water Academy,
Pune for organizing the workshops/training programmes.

During the year, A special training was conducted by HSO, CWC on the topic
“Hydrological Aspects in Project Planning and Preparation of DPR” during 21-25
November, 2016 in which 24 officers from all over the India participated.

(f) Study of Salinity Ingress Problem in Coastal Areas of Coastal States / UTs

PMO requested MOWR/CWC to study the salinity ingress problem in coastal areas of
costal States/ UTs of the country and to suggest necessary remedial measures. In this
regard, a Technical Committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of
Chairman, Central Water Commission with the members from specialised
organizations of Government of India, State Government and UTs. Three meetings of
the Committee have been held on 30th September and 27th November, 2014 and 29th
April, 2016. The draft report on “Salinity ingress problem in coastal areas of costal
States/ UTs of the country” has been prepared and circulated to the concerned
States/UTs in December, 2016 for comments and updates. The same had been received
and incorporated in the report which is under finalization.

5.4 Dam Safety Aspects

Dam Safety Organization is looking after issues related to Dam Safety aspects which
can be broadly categorized as under:

 Maintenance of National Register of Large Dams.

 Convening meeting of National Committee on dam safety and National Committee
on Seismic Design Parameters.
 Instrumentation in Dams and Power House Caverns, besides other hydraulic
structures.
 Special Analysis like Dam Break Modelling and foundation problems.
 Computer Aided Designs.
 Rehabilitation of aged & distressed dams

The Dam Safety Organisation, CWC is a ISO 9001: 2008 certified Organisation for its
Quality Management Systems since 2015.

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During 2016-17, Guidelines for providing warning under sudden release from dam
particularly hydro projects have been prepared by CWC. On the basis of the
Guidelines, an SOP for the flood alarm was notified by NDMA and was circulated to all
States for implementation.

The various activities carried out by the Dam Safety organisation are as under:

5.4.1 National Register of Large Dams

The National Register of Large Dams (NRLD) is maintained by CWC. As per the latest
information compiled during January, 2017 there are 5701 large dams in the country,
out of which 5254 are completed and 447 are under construction.

The regular updation of NRLD is carried out from time to time as per information
received from the States/ Dam owners. NRLD is now available at CWC Website .The
compilation of NRLD is expected to prove useful/handy to all engineers, planners and
policy makers associated with water resources sectors.

5.4.2 National Committee of Dam Safety (NCDS)

The Government of India, Ministry of Irrigation constituted a Standing Committee in

1982 to review the existing practices and to evolve unified procedures of dam safety for
all dams in India, under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Central Water Commission.
Subsequently Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources reconstituted the
Standing Committee in 1987 as the National committee on dam Safety to:

a) Monitor the follow-up action on the report on Dam safety Procedures both at the
Centre and at the State level,
b) Oversee dam safety activities in various states and suggest
improvements/remedial measures to bring dam safety practices in line with
state-of the art practices consistent with Indian conditions, and
c) Act as a forum for exchange of views on techniques adopted for remedial
measures to relieve distress in dams.

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The Committee has been reconstituted in October, 2015 and now consists of 31
members from 18 States and 5 other organizations. The 37th meeting of NCDS was
held on 17.02.2017 at Haridwar.

5.4.3 Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP)

Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India is implementing „Dam

Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)‟ with financial assistance from the
World Bank. DRIP involves rehabilitation of about 217 dam projects (comprising 242
dams)in seven States i.e. Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu Karnataka,
Jharkhand(DVC) and Uttarakhand (UJVNL) at an estimated cost of Rs. 2100 Crore. In
addition, DRIP also involves institutional strengthening (for dam safety) of all
participating States as well as at central level in Central Water Commission.

Project has become effective from 18th April 2012, and is to be implemented over a
period of six-years. The main implementation agencies for DRIP are the owners of dams
– i.e. Water Resources Departments and State Electricity Boards in the participating
States. Overall responsibility for project oversight and coordination rests with the
Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) created in Central Water Commission at
New Delhi. CPMU is assisted by an Engineering and Management Consultant (M/S
EGIS EAU, France).

The progress made under DRIP up to 31.03.2017 is highlighted as below:

 Central Water Commission has hired the services of an Engineering and

Management Consultant (M/s EGIS EAU, France), and consultant has been
mobilized since 24th December 2013.
 Project Screening Templates of 217 dam projects have been approved by the World
Bank.
 Tender Documents of 200 dam projects have been approved and 192 dam projects
works have been awarded.
 Training programs with focus on DRIP implementation were initiated well in
advance for building up in-house technical capabilities of participating states. 74
(Forty six) trainings conducted by the CPMU, wherein about 2571 officials trained
on different aspects of DRIP implementation.
 Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring Application (DHARMA) is web-based
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management of authentic health data for all large dams in India. Three static data
modules out of total seven modules have been launched for implementation. Work
on the development of Asset Management Tool is in advanced stage.
 Several guidelines and manuals are also being developed under the project with
the guidance of specialists working in the respective fields in close coordination
with expert committees. Total of sixteen guidelines and manuals encompassing
different facets of dam design, construction, operation, maintenance and
rehabilitation are envisaged.
 Three National Dam Safety Conferences has been organized, first at IIT Madras
(24-25th Mar, 2015), second at IISc, Bangalore (12-13th Jan, 2016) and third at
Roorkee (18-19th Feb, 2017). About 450 delegates participated in third conference
at Roorkee. In total, 74 technical papers were received and out of them 36 papers
were presented during the conference. A parallel exhibition was also organised
during the conference wherein Thirty Five (35) organisations participated.
 Capacity building of various academic institutes has also been taken up under the
central component of DRIP Plan Scheme. In this context, MoU has been signed
with IIT Madras and IISc Bangalore in January 2017 for capacity building in dam
safety areas such as analysis of dams, foundation, retrofitting, flood forecasting,
dam break analysis & preparation of emergency action plan, instrumentation and
other related issues. In particular, these academic institutions have agreed to
develop required facilities to provide consultancy services to State Implementing
Agencies as well as training programmes in dam safety related areas.
 The study titled “Seismic Hazard Assessment for South India” has been awarded
to IIT Roorkee in March, 2016. The study will be completed in 18 months. The
study area under South Indian region will consists of States namely Kerala, Tamil
Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The Interim Report of the study has been
submitted by Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee. A proposal for
similar study titled “Seismic Hazard Assessment of North and North East India”
to be conducted by CWPRS, Pune with the intent to cover the rest of India
including North and North East Region is under active consideration in CWC.
 Central Water Commission has received “CBIP Award 2016” for promoting Health
and Safety of Large Dams under DRIP.
 So far 16 (sixteen) meetings of Technical Committee for DRIP have been held.
World Bank has also completed ninth of its Review Missions, wherein road blocks
as well as way forward in project implementation have been discussed.

The DRIP has been successful in bringing greater awareness on dam safety issues and
addressing the serious problems by introducing novel solutions and technologies.
Keeping in view that the project at present covers only 5% of large dams in India, Phase

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2 of the DRIP is being contemplated to address the safety concerns at other dams.
Process has been initiated for formulation of scheme for DRIP 2 with larger financial
outlay to cover more dams and having three components of DRIP namely (i)
Rehabilitation and Improvement of dams and associated appurtenances, (ii) Dam Safety
Institutional Strengthening in participating States and CWC, and (iii) Project
Management. Proposal is this regard has been invited from all the State Governments
clearly identifying their needs.

5.4.4 Consultancy Services on Instrumentation in Hydraulic

Structures

Detailed Project Report / Compliance Report of five river valley projects in various states
namely West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have been
examined and cleared with respect to instrumentation aspect.

During the year, following consultancy services were given towards planning and preparation
of instrumentation specification/ construction drawings/vetting of drawings/preparation of
instrumentation chapter for DPR purpose.

(i) Vetting of Instrumentation Drawing:

 Overflow section (Block No. 7) of Halon Concrete Dam (Irrigation) Project. M.P.

(ii) Preparation of Instrumentation Drawings for projects under construction:

 Rockfill Dam at RD (+67m) of Garudeshwar Weir Project, Gujrat.
 Five number Instrumentation construction drawings of Punatsangchhu-II HE Porject, Bhutan.

(iii) Preparation of Instrumentation Drawings for projects at DPR stage:

 Ten number preliminary Instrumentation drawings of Kirthai HE Project, Jammu & Kashmir.

5.4.5 Technical Examination of Projects for Seismic and Foundation

Aspects

Detailed Project Reports of 18 Nos. of river valley projects in various States namely, Meghalaya,
Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal
and from neighbouring countries Bhutan and Nepal were examined with respect to geological
investigations related to foundation engineering and seismic aspects. Twelve numbers of DPRs
have been cleared and compliance from the project authorities is awaited for the remaining
projects.

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5.4.6 National Committee on Seismic Design Parameters

The National Committee on Seismic Design Parameters (NCSDP) was constituted

through MoWR Order dated 21st October, 1991 with the objective to recommend the
Seismic Design Parameters for the proposals received from the dam owners. The
Member (D&R), CWC is the chairman of the Committee with 11 other experts from
various engineering disciplines from different technical institutions and Government
organizations as its Members. Director FE&SA, CWC is the Member Secretary of the
NCSDP.
During 2016-17, 31st meeting of NCSDP was held on 23rd June, 2016, wherein the site
specific seismic study reports of 13 projects were discussed and cleared by the
Committee.

5.4.7 Special Studies

CWC undertakes special studies e.g. Dam Break Analysis, GLOF studies, etc. for water
resources projects. Dam break analysis is carried out to prepare the inundation map
and disaster management plan in the unlikely event of dam failure. It estimates the
maximum water level at the downstream locations of the dam in the event of a
hypothetical failure of the dam. The dam break analysis is being carried out in CWC on
consultancy basis. Glacial Lake Outburst Flow (GLOF) studies are carried out to
account for the flood, resulting from the breach of moraine dams, in the design of the
projects. The glacial lakes are formed by accumulation of glacier melt behind the
moraine dams formed by landslides or some other natural phenomenon.

Both these studies help to ensure better safety of the dam and to plan out better
safeguard for the lives of people & property downstream.

During the year, the GLOF study report of Bursar H E Project, J&K has been examined
and cleared. Further, GLOF Study in respect of Saptkosi H E Project, Nepal & Sunkosi
H E Project, Nepal is under progress in CWC.

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CHAPTER-VI

WATER MANAGEMENT

6.1 Monitoring of Reservoir Storage

Central Water Commission monitors live storages of important reservoirs of the

country. The information is used by the Crop Weather Watch Group constituted by
Ministry of Agriculture for reviewing the crop planning strategy based on the
availability of water in the reservoirs.

During the Water year 2016-17, Central Water Commission have monitored the live
storage of 91 important reservoirs of the country having total live storage capacity at
FRL of 157.799 BCM which is about 62 % of the live storage capacity created in the
country as per the assessment carried out in 2010. The status is given in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1
Storage Status of Current Year vis-a-vis Previous Year
Water Year
Description
2015-16 2016-17
Number of Reservoirs 91 91
Total Designed live storage in BCM 157.799 157.799
In BCM 41.857 29.160
ACTUAL STORAGE

On June, 1st
(Start of Monsoon) In % of Designed Live Storage 27 18
In % of last 10 Years Average Live
136 91
Storage
In BCM 95.693 117.111
On September, 30th In % of Designed live Storage 61 74
(End of Monsoon) In % of last 10 Years Avg. live
77 97
Storage

A bulletin on the status of reservoir storages monitored by CWC is being issued every
week. The weekly bulletin contains current storage position vis-à-vis storage status on
the corresponding day of the previous year and average of last 10 years on the
corresponding day.

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In order to expeditiously collect the data required for preparation of reservoir bulletin,
automation of storage data collection for reservoirs being monitored by CWC is
proposed through existing telemetry installed by concerned authorities of reservoirs or
by installing new telemetry system. It is also proposed increase the no. of reservoir
under monitoring from 91 to 120.

6.2 Interaction with Ministry of Agriculture

Central Water Commission is represented in the Crop Weather Watch Group meetings
of Ministry of Agriculture in which the water storage status of 91 important reservoirs
being monitored by CWC is used as an important input for crop planning strategy.

The ICAR- CWC Joint Panel was constituted in March 1979 by the ICAR mainly to deal
with the issues relating to efficient water use for irrigation and suggest measures for
maximizing the return from investment on Irrigation in areas covered under major,
medium, minor and other irrigation programme. The functions of the Panel include
providing adequate and efficient agricultural research, education and extension services
in irrigation commands. The Panel also reviews the work done by Agricultural
Universities/ Research Institutes, Command Area Development Authorities, Central
and State Ground Water Organizations and others with a view to optimizing the yield
per unit of water.

Director General, ICAR is the Chairman of the Panel in the first and third years while
Chairman, Central Water Commission is the Chairman of the Panel in the Second year.
The panel has been reconstituted by the ICAR on 02.08.2016. The last meeting of the
panel was held on 10.9.2014.

6.3 Reservoir Sedimentation-Capacity survey of Reservoirs

6.3.1 Hydrographic Survey/Capacity Survey

Capacity Survey of reservoirs has been a continuing scheme, known as hydrographic

survey of major reservoirs, initiated during the VIII plan and continued in subsequent
Plans. Up to the end of XII plan, the capacity survey work of 36 reservoirs has been
completed by CWC.

During 2017-20, the capacity survey work of 15 reservoirs has been targeted.

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In addition to above, CWC has been collecting information related to sedimentation of

reservoirs from the State Governments also and publishing the same in form of a
compendium titled “Compendium of Silting of Reservoirs in India”. The compendium
was last published in the Year 2015 incorporating information in respect of 243
reservoirs in the country.

6.3.2 Capacity Survey using Remote Sensing Technique

The “Estimation of Sedimentation in Reservoirs using Remote Sensing Technique” was
taken up under the sanctioned scheme “Research & Development Programme in Water
Sector” during 11th Five Year Plan.

The details of important studies carried out during 2016-17 is as under:

i.) Satellite Remote Sensing based Reservoir Sedimentation Assessment Study (In-
house) in respect of Ghatprabha Reservoir (Karnataka) has been completed.
ii.) The work for Sedimentation Assessment of 30 reservoirs using Remote Sensing
Technique was awarded to MERI Nashik. After preliminary investigation MERI
Nashik has indicated that Nine (09) reservoirs are feasible for the study. The
consultant has submitted final reports for 09 (Nine) reservoirs in July 2016. The
final reports have been circulated to all concerned.

6.4 Project Performance Evaluation

Performance Overview and Management Improvement Organization (PO & MIO),

Central Water Commission is undertaking Post Project Performance Evaluation studies
of completed major/medium irrigation projects in the country. It is also involved in
benchmarking of completed irrigation projects and promotion of Water Audit and
Water Conservations in all the three sectors viz. domestic, industrial and irrigation in
the states.

The Post Project Performance Evaluation study of Completed Irrigation Projects

includes i) Evaluation of system performance, ii) Agro-economic, iii) Socio-Economic
and iv) Environmental impacts of project along with economic analysis with the central
objective of identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective measures for
improving the performance of projects for achieving the envisaged objectives and
targeted benefits.

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There is a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) under the chairmanship of Member

(WP&P), CWC for guiding, supervising and approving the studies. During 2016-17, the
Post Project Performance Evaluation studies of following five major/medium irrigation
projects have been completed.

i. Krishnagiri Medium Irrigation Project, Tamilnadu,

ii. Jayakwadi Stage-I Irrigation Project, Maharashtra,
iii. Salandi Irrigation Project, Odisha,
iv. Bhimsagar Irrigation Project, Rajasthan,
v. Som-Kamla-Amba Irrigation Project, Rajasthan.

The Post Project Performance Evaluation studies of “Giri Medium Irrigation Project,
Himachal Pradesh” is ongoing.

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CHAPTER-VII

APPRAISAL OF PROJECTS

7.1 Project Appraisal

One of the important activities assigned to Central Water Commission is techno-

economic appraisal of irrigation, flood control and multipurpose projects proposed by
State Governments. This task is performed and coordinated by Project Appraisal
Organisation (PAO). After establishment of techno-economic viability of the project,
the Advisory Committee of MoWR,RD&GR on Irrigation, Flood Control and
Multipurpose Projects headed by Secretary, MoWR, RD & GR considers projects for
acceptance and thereafter recommends the same for investment clearance. Since 1976,
about 1495 projects have been considered and accepted by the Advisory Committee of
Ministry of Water Resources on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose projects till
March 2017.

Besides these, the Hydro-power projects proposed by State Power Corporations /

Electricity Boards / Private Sector Organisations for Techno-economic clearance by
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) are also scrutinised in CWC from the view point of
hydrology, civil design, inter-state issues and cost aspects of civil components.
Technical aspects of water supply schemes and cost aspects of Flood Control Schemes
(except projects for Ganga Basin and Brahmaputra Basin) are also appraised as and
when referred by State Governments.

7.2 Appraisal of Major / Multipurpose Irrigation Projects

During the year 2016-17, 44 major/ multipurpose projects (36 new & 8 revised) have
been appraised up to 31st March 2016. Out of that, 10 major / multipurpose projects
have been accepted by the Advisory Committee of MoWR. A Pie Chart showing state-
wise distribution of major irrigation / multipurpose projects under appraisal during
2016-17 is shown at Fig-7.1

7.3 Appraisal of Medium Irrigation Projects

During the year 2016-17, 19 medium projects (16 new & 3 revised) have been appraised
in field units of CWC. Out of that, 7 medium projects (6 new & 1 revised) have been
accepted by the Advisory Committee of MoWR. Necessary assistance was provided by

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PAO, CWC to the concerned regional offices for processing the projects for acceptance
by the Advisory Committee.

State-wise Distribution of Major / Multipurpose

Projects Appraised During the Year 2016-17
West Bengal=1 Andhra Pradesh=1
Uttar Pradesh=2
Bihar=3
Tamil Nadu=1
Chhattisgarh=1
Telangana=2
Gujarat=1
Haryana=1

Rajasthan=2
J&K=1

Punjab=1

Jharkhand=3
Odisha=2

Karnataka=1
Maharashtra=2
Madhya Pradesh =3

Fig. 7.1 State-wise distribution of major irrigation / multipurpose projects under

appraisal during 2016-17

7.4 Interaction with State Governments/Project Authorities

To expedite the appraisal process, Central Water Commission interacts
frequently with State Govt. Engineers and interstate/review meetings are convened
to resolve issues having a bearing on project clearance. For that purpose, CWC calls
upon review meetings and collectively many State Governments are invited to
discuss on project issues. During the year 2016-17, following review meetings were
hosted by the Project Appraisal Organization in which issues related to projects
were resolved:

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i) 2nd Review meeting by 01.04.2016 in CWC, New Delhi

Chairman

ii) 3rd Review meeting by 18.05.2016 in CWC, New Delhi

Chairman

iii) 4th Review meeting by 25.10.2016 in CWC, New Delhi

Chairman, CWC

7.5 Meeting of the Advisory Committee

During year 2016-17, the Advisory Committee of MoWR,RD&GR, under the

Chairmanship of Secretary (WR) accepted 40 projects comprising 19 Major & Medium
Irrigation / Multipurpose projects, 1 drinking water project (Damanganga-Pinjal
Project - Maharashtra) and 20 Flood Control schemes in 4 meeting. The list of major &
medium irrigation / multipurpose projects and flood control schemes accepted by the
Advisory Committee of MoWR is enclosed as Annexure-7.1 and Annexure-7.2
respectively.

The irrigation projects accepted during 2016-17 envisages annual irrigation benefits to
30, 64,021 hectare in the 10 States of the country. The Flood Control Scheme, accepted
during 2016-17 envisages protection to the population of about 19,07,195 persons &
area of about 3,21,551 hectares in the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Punjab and
Uttar Pradesh. Pie Chart showing State-wise distribution of 19 Nos. major & medium
irrigation / multipurpose projects accepted by the Advisory Committee during the
current year is enclosed as Fig. 7.2

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State-wise Distribution of Major/ Medium/

Multipurpose Projects Accepted by the Advisory
Committee of MoWR,RD&GR during the Year
2016-17

Rajasthan=1 Tamil Nadu=1

Maharashtra=1
Uttar Pradesh=4
Madhya Pradesh=2

Jharkhand=2
Bihar=2

Chhattisgarh=1

Gujarat=1
Himachal Pradesh=4

Fig. 7.2

7.6 Appraisal of Hydro-Electric Projects

Apart from the appraisal of Irrigation and Flood Control projects, civil components
of hydro-electric projects are also appraised by Central Water Commission. The
said activity is coordinated by PAO, CWC. Cost finalisation of civil component of
11 Hydro-Electric Projects has been done in CWC during 2016-17. Other aspects of
Hydro-Electric Projects are appraised in Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and
Techno-Economic Clearance (TEC) to the project is also accorded by the CEA.
During 2016-17, CEA has accorded TEC to 4 Nos. Hydro-Electric Projects having
total installed capacity of 2284 MW.

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7.7 National Projects

Government of India is implementing scheme of National Projects since XI Plan with a

view to expedite completion of identified National Projects for the benefit of the people.
So far, Central Government has declared 16 water resources projects as National Project.
The list of projects is at Annexure 7.4.

Ministry of Water Resources, had issued guidelines for implementation of scheme of

National Projects in February 2009. Later, Ministry of Water Resources had issued
modification in the guidelines on 28.09.2012.

As per guidelines, the criteria for selection of National Projects are as under:

(a) International projects where usage of water in India is required by a treaty or

where planning and early completion of the project is necessary in the interest of
the country.

(b) Inter-State projects which are dragging on due to non-resolution of Inter-State

issues relating to sharing of costs, rehabilitation, aspects of power production
etc., including river interlinking projects.

(c) Inter-State projects with additional potential of more than 2, 00, 000 hectare (ha)
and with no dispute regarding sharing of water and where hydrology is
established.

(d) Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) projects envisaging restoration

of lost irrigation potential of 2,00,000 ha or more would be eligible for inclusion
as a National Project subject to :
(i) The command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM)
works shall be ensured in the entire command area of the ERM project.
(ii) The CAD&WM works shall be taken up simultaneously with the ERM
works so as to facilitate achievement of the benchmark efficiency for
water use.
(iii) The management of command area system by Water User’s Association
(WUA’s) after the ERM works will be necessary. The WUA’s may be
entrusted with the responsibility for the collection of irrigation service
fees and for undertaking annual repairs by retaining a part of the fee
collected.

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(iv) Independent evaluation of the project will be carried out after project
implementation and the project should achieve the benchmark water use
efficiency in practice as prescribed by Central Water Commission.

An ERM Project of a State Government may be included in the scheme of National

Projects only on completion of one ERM Project already being funded in the state under
the category of National Projects.

Initially, such projects were provided financial assistance of 90% cost of irrigation &
drinking water component of the project in the form of central grant for its completion
in a time bound manner. As per the approval for continuation of scheme of National
Project in XIIth Plan issued on 12.09.2013, the proportion of central assistance has been
revised and the same was to be provided as 75% and 90% of the cost of balance works
of Irrigation and Drinking Water Component for Projects of Non-Special Category State
and Special Category States, respectively. The provision of financial assistance for
National Projects has been included in the recently launched PMKSY. The proportion
of Central share has now been reduced to 60% except in case of projects in eight North
Eastern States and three Himalayan States which will continue to obtain 90% of the cost.

The Government of India declared 14 projects as National Projects in February 2008.

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved inclusion of Saryu Nahar Pariyojna
in the scheme of National Project on 3rd August, 2012. Later, Government of India also
declared Polavaram Irrigation Project as a National Project in its Gazette published on
01.03.2014.

Out of 16 projects included in the scheme of National Projects, Five projects, namely,
Gosikhurd Project of Maharashtra, Shahpur Kandi Project of Punjab, Teesta Barrage
Project of West Bengal, Saryu Nahar Pariyojna of Uttar Pradesh and Indirasagar
Polavaram Irrigation Project of Andhra Pradesh have started receiving fund under the
scheme of National Projects. Goshikhurd and Shahpur Kandi projects have been
provided grant amounting to Rs. 2987.94 crore and Rs. 26.04 crore, respectively, up to
March, 2017. Teesta Barrage Project started receiving funds under the scheme of
National Project during 2010-11 and grant amounting to Rs. 178.20 crore has been
provided for the project till March 2017. Saryu Nahar Pariyojana started receiving
funding under the scheme of National Project during 2012-13 and an amount of Rs.
1221.58 Crore has been released upto March 2016. The Indirasagar Polavaram Irrigation
Project started receiving funding under the scheme of National Project during 2014-15
and an amount of Rs. 3349.70 Crore has been released upto March 2017. Saryu Nahar

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Paryojna (Uttar Pradesh) and Gosikhurd Irrigation Project (Maharashtra) have been
included under the 99 priority project under PMKSY-AIBP.

Lakhwar Multipurpose Project (Uttarakhand) was accepted by Advisory Committee of

MoWR, RD & GR in its 116th meeting held in December 2012. The project was accorded
investment clearance for an amount of Rs. 3966.51 Cr by Investment Clearance
Committee (under the Chairmanship of Secretary, MoWR, RD & GR) in its meeting held
on 24.02.2016.

Ken Betwa link Project Phase-I (Madhya Pradesh) has been accepted by the Advisory
Committee of MoWR, RD & GR during the 129th meeting held on 08.07.2016. Project
was accepted for investment clearance of Rs. 18,057.08 Crore (2015-16 PL) on 10.02.2017
by Investment Clearance Committee of MoWR, RD & GR. The DPR of Ken Betwa Link
Project Phase-II is under appraisal in CWC/CEA.

Ujh Multi-Purpose Project (J&K) was agreed “In Principal” by the Advisory Committee
of MoWR, RD & GR in its 131st meeting held on 17.11.2016 at New Delhi with a
condition that a team consisting of concerned officers from CWC and other experts shall
visit the project site/area and explore the alternate options with reduced
submergence/displacement alongwith minimum loss of power and irrigation benefits,
so that the potential of east flowing river may be fully utilised, as envisaged in Indus
Water Treaty. Accordingly, the optimized proposal the project, ensuring utilisation of
full potential of east flowing river as per Indus Water Treaty, prepared as per
suggestion of the above team was to be re-submitted to Advisory Committee of MoWR,
RD & GR after Environment and Forest Clearance. The team has visited the project in
March, 2017 and their report is awaited.

Renuka Dam Project (Himachal Pradesh) has been accepted by the Advisory Committee
of MoWR, RD & GR in its 132nd meeting held on 06.03.2017 at New Delhi.

Four projects, viz Kishau MPP (HP and UK), Noa-Dihing Dam Project (Arunachal
Pradesh), Kulsi Dam Project (Assam) and Bursar Project (J&K) are under appraisal in
CWC/CEA.

Two projects, viz. Upper Siang Project and Gyspa Project (Himachal Pradesh) are at
DPR preparation stage. Remaining one project, viz. 2nd Ravi Beas Link Project is at
conceptual stage.

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High Powered Steering Committee

The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 7th Feb, 2008, constituted a “High Powered
Steering Committee for Implementation of the Proposals of National Projects” with the
Secretary (WR) as Chairman and Chief Engineer (PPO), CWC as Member-Secretary.
The terms of reference of the Committee are as under:

i. To recommend implementation strategies for National Projects.

ii. To monitor implementation of National Projects.
iii. To examine the proposal for inclusion of new projects as National Projects and
make appropriate recommendation to the Government.
Ten meetings of High Powered Steering Committee for implementation of National
projects have been held so far. The last meeting was held on 3rd March, 2017.

7.8 Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies

Government of India has approved two schemes on Repair, Renovation and Restoration
of water bodies (i) with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 Crore and (ii) with
domestic support with an outlay of Rs. 1,250 Crore for implementation during XI Plan
Period.

Under the scheme with domestic support, a total of 3341 water bodies were taken up for
restoration in 12 States, out of which, 2501 water bodies have been completed till date.
A total central grant amounting to Rs. 917.259 Crore has been released till date to the
States for the completion of works on these water bodies.

Under the scheme with External Assistance, 10887 water bodies were taken up for
restoration in the States of AndhraPradesh (3000), Karnataka (1224), Odisha (900) and
Tamil Nadu (5763).

The scheme for continuation of RRR of Water Bodies for XII Plan envisages to provide
Central Assistance for the restoration of about 10,000 water bodies with an earmarked
central share outlay of Rs. 6235 crore which includes Rs 250 Crore for the spill over
works in respect of water bodies taken up during XI Plan. Out of 10,000 water bodies,
9000 water bodies in rural areas and balance 1000 water bodies in urban areas were to

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be covered. The proposal of water bodies where the Integrated Water Management
Programme (IWMP) is implemented/propose to be implemented were to be considered
for inclusion under the XII Plan scheme of RRR of water bodies.

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015-16 with an
aim to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under
assured irrigation, improve on farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water
conservation practices etc. The PMKSY- Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) is one of the
components of PMKSY. The scheme of RRR of Water Bodies has now become a part of
PMKSY-HKKP. Under PMKSY, the Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs. 9050 Crore
for PMKSY-HKKP component with a target to create 21.0 lakh Ha of irrigation potential
including 1.5 lakh Ha from RRR of Water Bodies scheme.

The funding of projects under PMKSY-HKKP in respect of General Category

States/UTs is shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio of 25(Central)
: 75(State). However, the said ratio for special areas i.e, undivided Koraput, Bolangir
and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha, naxal affected areas, DPAP areas, Tribal areas,
Desert Development Programme(DDP) area of General Category States/UTs is
60(Central) : 40(State) and that for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States is 90
(Central) : 10 (State).

Further, as per revised “Guidelines for the Scheme on Repair, Renovation and
Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies under PMKSY-HKKP” issued in January 2017,
approval of the Empowered Committee is not required after approval of proposals of
RRR of Water Bodies by the State TAC & SLSC. The proposals for funding under the
scheme is also to be forwarded to MoWR,RD&GR directly by the concerned Field Office
of CWC. A copy of proposal is also to be sent to CWC HQ for maintaining overall
status of scheme.

During the year 2016-17, proposals for RRR of 639 Water Bodies were received in CWC
from various States namely, Chhattisgarh (37), Rajasthan (36), Tamil Nadu (97),
Telangana (102), Andhra Pradesh (238), Kerala (1), Madhya Pradesh (61) and Gujarat
67). Out of these, a total of 345 proposals from Himachal Pradesh (1), Andhra Pradesh
(100), Tamil Nadu (97), Telangana (147) costing Rs. 280.17 Crore have been
recommended to the Ministry for approval of Empowered Committee for inclusion
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funding during the year 2016-17. The observations / comments of CWC on remaning
proposals were sent to the State Governments for compliance.

During the XII Plan period, the Empowered Committee (EC) of MoWR,RD&GR, in its
five (5) meetings, has accepted the inclusion of proposals in respect of 1354 water bodies
costing Rs 1025.87 crore located in 9 States for funding under the scheme of RRR of
Water Bodies. The State-wise details of proposals accepted by Empowered Committee
till March 2017 are as under:

Sl No State No. of Water Bodies Estimated Cost (Rs. in crore)

1. Odisha 760 361.52

2. Uttar Pradesh 74 83.41
3. Meghalaya 9 11.43
4. Uttarakhand 5 12.51
5. Madhya Pradesh 134 198.31
6. Tamil Nadu 154 78.11
7. Rajasthan 32 89.69
8. Manipur 4 65.44
9. Telangana 182 125.45
Total 1394 1025.87

During the year 2016-17, two proposals for release of fund (1st Instalment of Central
Assistance for 2016-17) to Odisha (Rs. 20.05 Cr for 760 Water Bodies) and Rajasthan (Rs.
8.66 Cr for 32 Water Bodies) were forwarded to the Ministry. However, no fund was
released to any State during 2016-17. During the XII Plan, Central Grant totalling to Rs.
264.67 crore has been released to 8 States under the RRR of Water Bodies Scheme till
March 2017. So far, works of 1236 water bodies have been taken up by the States with a
target of restoration of CCA of 1,01,265 ha. Out of this, works on 685 water bodies have
been completed and CCA of 63,981 Ha have been restored.

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CHAPTER-VIII

MONITORING OF PROJECTS

8.1 Monitoring of Major and Medium Irrigation Projects

A three tier system of monitoring of major/medium irrigation projects at Centre, State

and Project level was introduced in 1975. At Central level, this work was entrusted to
CWC. The main objective of monitoring is to ensure the achievement of physical and
financial targets regarding creation of irrigation potential. Monitoring System is also
expected to contribute in identification of the inputs required, analysis of the reasons for
any shortfalls/bottlenecks and suggest remedial measures etc., with a view to complete
the projects in a time bound manner.

As per the present arrangement in CWC, Inter-State, Externally Assisted and Centrally
Aided Projects are being monitored by Monitoring Units at Headquarters and other
projects by respective Field Units. During 2016-17, a total of 47 (20 Major and 27
Medium) projects under general monitoring and 149 (80 Major, 48 Medium and 21
ERM) ongoing projects under AIBP were targeted for monitoring by CWC Field Units.
Out of this, 13 Inter-State Major Projects, part of which are being monitored under AIBP
by CWC field Units, will also be monitored from CWC(HQ). The CWC made
monitoring visits to the projects in accordance with these targets. State-wise and
project-wise list of these projects proposed for General and AIBP monitoring is given at
Annexure - 8.1 & Annexure - 8.2 respectively and that of 13 Interstate Major Projects is
given at Annexure - 8.3. State-wise summary of monitoring visits to projects under
AIBP is given at Annexure - 8.4.

All the projects identified for monitoring are to be visited by CWC officers once a year.
Thereafter, based on the field visit to the project and discussions with the State
Government Officials, a detailed Status Report is to be prepared highlighting various
constraints impeding construction & suggestions for remedial measures, points needing
attention of the State Government etc. to expedite progress for early completion of the
project. The status of monitoring visits to the projects made by CWC during the year
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S. No. Item Target Achievement

1 General Monitoring by Regional Offices 47 8
2 AIBP Monitoring by Regional Offices 149 155

Monitoring visits are made to those projects which are active and wherein substantial
progress has been made since last visit. Rest projects are monitored on the basis of
progress report submitted by the respective project authority.

8.2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme

Central Government, during 1996-97, launched an Accelerated Irrigation Benefits

Programme (AIBP) to provide Central Loan Assistance (CLA) to major/medium
irrigation projects in the country, with the objective to accelerate the implementation of
those projects which are beyond resource capability of the states or are in advanced
stage of construction. While selecting the projects, special emphasis was to be given to
Pre-Fifth and Fifth Plan projects. Priorities were also given to those projects which were
benefiting Tribal and Drought Prone Areas. Under the revised AIBP Guidelines from
the year 1999-2000 onwards Central Loan Assistance under AIBP can also be extended
to minor surface irrigation projects of special category states (N.E. States & Hilly States
of H. P., Sikkim, J&K, Uttaranchal and projects benefiting KBK districts of Orissa).
However, later w.e.f. 1.4.2005, non-special category states could also include minor
surface irrigation projects with potential more than 100 ha with preference to tribal
areas and drought prone areas which fully benefit dalits and adivasis. Grant component
was introduced under the programme during 2004-05 and Centre provided both loan
portion and grant component of Central Assistance. However, as per the present policy,
Centre is providing the grant component only from 2006-07 and States are authorised to
raise loan component by market borrowing.

The Government has further relaxed the criteria for central assistance under the AIBP in
Dec 2006. The earlier guidelines stipulating completion of an ongoing project under
AIBP for including a new project under AIBP has been relaxed for projects benefiting a)
drought prone areas, b) tribal areas, c) States with lower irrigation development as
compared to National average, and d) districts identified under the PM’s Package for
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During the 12th Plan, the AIBP guidelines has been further re-modified and
implemented from October, 2013. As per the new guidelines, the pari-passu
implementation of Command Area Development (CAD) works were given more
emphasis for the potential utilization. The eligibility criteria for new projects was
continued but the advanced stage of construction has been defined in terms of at least
50% of physical and financial progress on essential works like Head-Works, Earth
Works, Land Acquisition, R&R etc. Further, funding pattern and mode of disbursement
has been slightly modified. The central assistance will be in the form of central grant for
new and ongoing projects which will be

(i) 90% Central Assistance (CA) of project cost (works Component) in case of
special category States, and KBK region of Odissa
(ii) 75 % CA of project cost in Special Area i.e. Major/Medium projects
benefiting drought prone area, desert prone area, tribal area and flood
prone area in non special category states and
(iii) 25% CA of project cost in case of Non-special category States except for (ii)
above. Could be enhanced upto 50% for new projects subject to condition
that the States actually carry out water sector reforms

The balance funds to be arranged by the State Government from its own resources.
During a financial year, the sanctioned grant will be released in two instalments.

(i) For projects receiving 25% CA :- 90% (as Ist Instalment) after release of at
least of 50% of State Share. And balance 10% (IInd Instalment) after obtaining
the UC of minimum of 50% of CA released earlier and
(ii) For projects receiving higher than 50 % CA: - 50% (Ist Instalment) after the
State releases its full Share and balance 50% (IInd Instalment) after obtaining
the UC of minimum of 50% of CA released earlier.

MoU between Central and State Government has also been slightly modified with
insertion of the Para for the CAD works.

Central Water Commission has been assigned the responsibility to comprehensively

monitor the projects receiving CLA/Grant. Presently, there are 149 ongoing projects
under AIBP which are getting grant and are being monitored by CWC. The projects
under AIBP are monitored once a year by CWC officers and thereafter the Status
Reports are prepared and issued to all concerned.

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So far, 297 projects from 25 States have been included for funding under AIBP. Out of
297 projects, 143 projects have been completed and 5 projects were deferred up to
31.03.2016. Annexure - 8.5 gives State-wise list of Major & Medium projects completed
under AIBP.

The Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
(PMKSY) during 2015 with the motto of ‘Har Khet Ko Pani’ ensuring access to some
means of protective irrigation to all agricultural farms in the country, to produce ‘per
drop more crop’, thus bringing much desired rural prosperity. The programmes as
being implemented by the Government of India, viz Accelerated Irrigation Benefits
Programmes (AIBP), Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water bodies and
Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) have been
subsumed in Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

In order to overcome the bottlenecks faced in completion of project under PMKSY-

AIBP, during 2016-17, MoWR,RD&GR has identified 99 priority projects amongst the
149 ongoing projects under AIBP for early completion. Out of these priority projects 21
projects, having least bottlenecks, have been planned to be completed by June 2017.
The remaining projects are to be completed in phases upto December 2019.

Central Grant totalling to Rs. 3307.998 Crores has been released to 69 Projects under
PMKSY-AIBP during 2016-17. Since its inception, the cumulative total Central Loan
Assistance / Grant provided to States under AIBP is Rs. 58,878.59 Crores till 31.03.2017
to 297 projects.

As reported by the State Governments 8.86228 Mha of additional irrigation potential

has been created under AIBP since the start of the scheme till March, 2016.

8.3 Assessment of Irrigation Potential created under AIBP

To supplement the existing monitoring mechanism by providing authentic and

objective data base on existing irrigation infrastructure, it was felt necessary to utilize
the Remote Sensing Technique for the assessment of Irrigation Potential Creation in
AIBP assisted projects. At the instance of Planning Commission, pilot studies of two
projects i.e. Upper Krishna in Karnataka and Teesta Barrage in West Bengal were

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carried out successfully using Satellite Data by NRSA Hyderabad. The study results of
the assessment were found satisfactory and compared well with ground realities.

In view of importance and utility of results arising out of pilot study, it was decided by
Planning Commission to take up the projects on a national scale covering about 10
Million Ha. of Irrigation Potential spread across different states in India. In first phase,
the assessment of Irrigation Potential Creation through mapping of irrigation
infrastructures to monitor the progress was assigned to NRSA, Hyderabad in respect of
53 on-going AIBP assisted projects covering area of 5447.743 Th. Ha during 2007-08. The
study has been completed during 2009-10. It provides the critical gap areas for further
effective monitoring.

In the second phase, the assessment of irrigation potential of 50 AIBP projects using
cartosat satellite data covering an area of 851.428 Th Ha has been completed by NRSC,
Hyderabad during 2013-14. All the 50 reports have been submitted by NRSC,
Hyderabad along with a Summary Report and deliverables agreed as per MOU for
work awarded to NRSC for the 50 projects spread over 14 states.

It was proposed to build in-house capacity in CWC to carry out this study on regular
basis each year for selected projects, which would supplement the existing monitoring
mechanism, put in place a web enabled online monitoring system for all the projects
being monitored at central level under General, Vigorous or AIBP Category by the end
of 2nd year of the XII plan i.e. by 2013-14. Accordingly, 13 projects on pilot basis were
identified for the in house practice. Processed Cartosat imageries of all the 13 projects
were hosted by NRSC by 6th February 2014 (Sept-Dec. 2013) for satellite based online
monitoring of AIBP projects using BHUVAN web services (SatAIBP) with online User
Manual.

As per the inputs received, during meeting on SatAIBP, from CWC field units, the
present Cartosat imageries hosted in Bhuvan Portal by NRSC though partially
supplement the existing monitoring mechanism by providing authentic and objective
data base for canal network up to distributaries, yet not suitable for identification of
small minors, gaps and structures etc. due to its low resolution. CWC/MoWR should
request ISRO/NRSC/DoS for high resolution imageries and to the Cost Committee for
its reasonable rate, as the present cost of imageries are very high. The cost issue of high
resolution imageries for use of CWC for online monitoring purpose should either be
free or at an en-block discounted rate, as it is being used for monitoring of irrigation

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project being implemented by the State Governments in the country. This issue of need
of high resolution imageries and en-block discount in cost of processed imageries for all
the on-going AIBP projects also need to be taken up to an appropriate forum during the
Mid Term Plan Review in view to take up the projects on a national scale covering
about 10 Million Ha of Irrigation Potential spread across different States in India by XII
Plan.

Four of the pilot projects were fully digitized for their executed project networks and
remaining are partially digitized, under progress and persuasion for want of minor/
sub-minor-wise design lengths and corresponding designed irrigation potentials (IPs)
as well as IPs through direct outlets (Dos) from main/branch/distributaries from the
project authorities/State Governments.

CWC has now decided to extend Cartosat satellite based information in implementing
online monitoring of more on-going AIBP Projects using BHUVAN-AIBP portal
developed exclusively for online monitoring by signing formal MoU with NRSC.
Accordingly, NRSC has been requested for the updated MoU for the same so as to
enable us to process for the procurement of more imagery required for the ongoing
projects and new time windows for the pilot projects with more facilities in the Bhuvan
portal.

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CHAPTER-IX

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

9.1 Construction Equipment Planning and Management

CWC is actively involved in various aspects of construction equipment planning and

management which involves techno-economic appraisal of project reports from Plant
Planning angle, consultancy in equipment planning, assistance in procurement of
equipment and spare parts, contract management and preparation of cost estimates.

9.2 Project Appraisal

During the year, 28 project reports of Irrigation, Power and Multipurpose projects of
various states of the country were technically examined from plant planning angle. Out
of these 15 projects reports were accepted from plant planning angle. In respect of the
remaining 13 nos. of project reports, the observations/comments were conveyed to the
project authorities for compliance and further review.

9.3 Consultancy

A proposal for preparation of Chapter “Construction Methodology and Equipment

Planning” in respect of Kuri Gongri Hydro Electric Project, Bhutan (2640 MW) is under
consideration in CWC.

9.4 Manpower Planning

A study was conducted on “Employment Generation in Major & Medium Irrigation

Projects for Operation & Maintenance during 2005-06 to 2009-10”. After scrutiny of
data of 87 Major & Medium Irrigation Projects collected as per format from the various
State Water Resources Departments/Projects, 64 Major & Medium Irrigation Projects
with requisite information have been considered for the preparation of report. The data
analysis and compilation of the report is under progress.

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9.5 Other Activities

 Budgetary Rate of equipment in respect of the Kalez Khola Hydro-Electric Project,

West Sikkim was provided to Sikkim Investigation Division, CWC, Gangtok Sikkim.
 Feasibility of construction schedule with equipment planning of U/S cofferdam of
Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (India & Nepal) was analyzed and views were
conveyed to Project Authorities.

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CHAPTER-X

INTER-STATE MATTERS

10.1 Inter-State River Water Disputes

CWC provides technical assistance to MoWR to settle water related disputes among the
States amicably through negotiation. During the year, a number of references on
implementation of Final Order of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, Krishna Water
Disputes Tribunal–I & II and Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal raised by States of
Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya
Pradesh were examined and comments/views of CWC were communicated to
concerned authorities.

10.1.1 Cauvery River Water Disputes - Monitoring of the

implementation of Final Order of Cauvery Water Dispute
Tribunal(CWDT)

As per final order of CWDT, The State of Karnataka is to make available 192 TMC at
Inter-State Contact Point at Billigundullu by specifying monthly schedule.

As per the Ministry of Water Resources Notification dated 22nd May, 2013, a
Supervisory Committee has been constituted. The role of the Committee is to give effect
to the implementation of the Order dated the 5th February, 2007 of the Tribunal. The
Committee consists of the following, namely:

(a) Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Government Chairman, ex-officio

of India
(b) Chief Secretaries to the Governments of Karnataka, Members, ex-officio
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of
Puducherry or his duly nominated representative
(c) Chairman, Central Water Commission Member, ex-officio
(d) Chief Engineer, IMO, Central Water Commission Member-Secretary

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Inter-State Matters(ISM) Directorate is the secretariat for Supervisory Committee. 8

meetings of the Supervisory Committee have been held so far. Out of this, 3 meeting
namely, 6th, 7th and 8th were held during 2016-17.

During the 6th meeting Committee held on 19.9.2016, the Committee felt that pending
constitution of independent regulatory mechanism, CWC can take up the task of
credible data collection protocol. The related cost in this regard will be shared by the
basin States. A Technical Committee under Chairman, CWC with members from basin
States was constituted for discussion and decision on data acquisition protocol,
methodology, mechanism and instrumentation. The Technical Committee after holding
three meetings has submitted its report giving its recommendations on the aforesaid
aspects.

In the 7th meeting of the Committee held on 19/9/2016, as there was no consensus, the
Chairman of the Supervisory Committee on Cauvery having taken into account the
daily inflows into the reservoirs of Karnataka, drinking water requirement of the people
of Karnataka and the requirement of Samba crop in Tamil Nadu and also the
significant deficit in rainfall from June onwards as brought out by IMD during the
current and previous year, decided to ask the State of Karnataka to release water at the
rate of 3000 cusecs per day for 10 days from September 21, 2016 till September 30, 2016.
The Chairman of the Committee also asked the State of Tamil Nadu to release water
proportionately to Union Territory of Puducherry.

During the 8th meeting held on 17/2/2017, constitution of a Group of Experts to deal
with the issue of distress sharing was discussed in view of gaps in the CWDT order
which has not prescribed any definite formula for sharing of distress. The States were
requested to give their comments on the constitution and functions of the Group of
Experts. Puducherry conveyed its consent for the formation of the Group whereas
views of other basin States are still awaited. The reminders have been issued to other
basin States on 21/3/2017 and 30/03/2017 to convey their comments urgently.
Comments from Government of Tamil Nadu & Kerala have been received, while reply
of Government of Karnataka is still awaited.

During the water year since 1st June, 2016 to 31st March, 2017, 67.84 TMC of water
passed through Billigundulu Site against 187 TMC of water as per CWDT Final order.

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10.1.2 Godavari River Water Disputes - Monitoring of

implementation of order of Supreme Court on Babhali
Barrage :

In compliance to the Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement dated 28/02/2013 in the

matter of Original Suit No. 1 of 2006, State of A.P vs Maharashtra & Others on Babhali
Barrage issue, MoWR,RD&GR vide O.M. dated 24th October 2013, constituted a three
members Supervisory Committee with the following composition:

(a) Member, CWC - Chairman Ex-officio

(b) Principal Secretary to Government( Projects), - Member Ex-officio
Irrigation & CAD Deptt., Government of A.P.
(c) Principal Secretary, WRD, Government of - Member Ex-officio
Maharashtra.

The committee constitution was modified during 2016-17 to include the representative
of Telangana.

Powers and functions of the Committee as laid down by Hon’ble Court is as follows:

i) The Committee shall supervise the operation of Babhali Barrage.

ii) The Committee shall ensure that;
a) Maharashtra maintains Babhali Barrage storage capacity of 2.74 TMC of water
out of the allocation of 60 TMC given to Maharashtra for new projects under
the agreement dated 6.10.1975.
b) The gates of Babhali Barrage remain lifted during the monsoon season, i.e.
July 1 to October 28.
c) During the non-monsoon season i.e., from October 29 till the end of June next
year, the quantity of water which Maharashtra utilizes from Babhali Barrage
does not exceed 2.74 TMC of which only 0.6 TMC forms the common
submergence of Pochampad Reservoir & Babhali Barrage.
d) Maharashtra does not periodically utilize 2.74 TMC from time to time.

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e) Maharashtra releases 0.6 TMC of water to A.P. on 1st March every year.

Till March 2016, Four meetings of Supervisory Committee on Babhali Barrage were held
on 27.02.2014, 30.06.2014, 17.10.2014 and 4.2.2015. During 2016-17, the 5th meeting of
Supervisory Committee on Babhali Barrage was held on 23.06.2016 at New Delhi. During
the meeting the Committee authorized a group of officers consisting of Executive
Engineer, UGD, CWC, Hyderabad, Superintending Engineer, Govt. of Telangana,
Pochampad and Executive Engineer, Nanded Irrigation Division(N), Govt. of
Maharashtra, Nanded to be present at the Barrage for opening of Gates on 1.7.2016. The
representative of the State of Telangana and Maharashtra both agreed joint inspection by
technical officers of both the States in the month of December as per time schedule
mutually acceptable to ascertain water utilization for various purposes.
No further meeting was held thereafter during the year 2016-17. However, as per
direction of Member (WP&P), CWC and Chairman of Supervisory Committee on Babhali
Barrage, the gates were lowered on 29.10.2016 and 0.6 TMC was released on the 1st
March, 2017 in the presence of above officers nominated by the Committee.

10.1.3 Mahanadi River Water Dispute:

With reference to complaint of State of Odisha under Section 3 of ISRWD Act, 1956 a
Negotiation Committee was constituted on 19.01.2017 by MoWR, RD & GR for
resolution of the Mahanadi River Water Dispute. Negotiation Committee comprises of
members from Basin States and concerned Ministries of Central Government, CWC,
IMD and NIH with specified Terms of Reference. The first meeting of the Negotiation
Committee was held on 28.02.2017. The decision / outcome of the first meeting of
Negotiation Committee are as under

• It was suggested that the State of Chhattisgarh and other basin States might, if
they consider necessary, send Para wise comments on the complaint filed by
State of Odisha to the Committee Secretariat before the next meeting of
Committee, tentatively fixed for 18.04.2017
• The Committee decided to collect requisite data for assessment of yield of the
basin at various points and requirement of basin States. It was decided that all
co-basin States would submit required data in the format decided in the meeting
by 30.03.2017. The analysis and conclusion of the study would be prepared by
NIH Roorkee.

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Reminders have been issued by CWC to Basin States on 21.3.2017 and 30.03.2017 to
expedite submission of desired information. The date for 2nd Meeting of Negotiation
Committee is tentatively fixed for 18.04.2017.

10.1.4 Vansadhara River Water Dispute:

The State of Orissa filed a complaint as envisaged under Section 3 of the Inter-State
River Water Disputes Act, 1956 with the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of
India on 14.2.2006 seeking constitution of an Inter-State Water Disputes Tribunal and to
refer the water dispute between the State of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh in respect of
inter-State river Vansadhara and its valley for adjudication to it. Pursuant to the order
passed by the Supreme Court, the Central Government constituted the Vansadhara
Water Disputes Tribunal (VWDT) by issuing a Gazette Notification on 24.2.2010 and the
complaint of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh were referred to the Tribunal by Central
Government. Hon’ble Tribunal delivered its judgement in the I.A. No. 1 of 2010 on 17th
December, 2013, allowing the Government of Andhra Pradesh to construct the Side
Channel Weir along with the ancillary works as proposed and has, inter-alia, directed
for constitution of a 3 member Supervisory Flow Management and Regulation
Committee on River Vansadhara. Govt. of Odisha has filed SLP No. 3392/2014 and
stay application against interim order of VWDT dated 17.12.2013. Matter is subjudice in
the Supreme Court.

In December 2016, MoWR, RD & GR has requested CWC to send views

/comments and material on the issue raised by State of Odisha before VWDT regarding
of maintainability of the reference of the complaint filed by the State of Andhra Pradesh
as according to State of Odisha no efforts were made by Central Government for
negotiated settlement on the complaint filed by the State of Andhra Pradesh. In this
regard, CWC has indicated that no procedure is prescribed in the Act and rules made
there under for Central Government to come to the conclusion that water dispute
cannot be settled by negotiations. It is left to the discretion of the Central Government to
arrive at such conclusion. The Central Government if so desires may convene one or
more inter-State meetings to come to such conclusion. The Central Government if so
desires may take into account the efforts made by party States themselves to settle the
disputes by negotiations as mentioned in their respective Complaints. The Central
Government if so desires may take into account the judgements of the Supreme Court
in the Writ Petition/Original Suits filed by Party States on the disputes/issues raised in

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the Complaints either after submission of the Complaints or before to arrive at such
conclusion. The Central Government if so desires may take into account the
negotiations conducted by it in the pre-Complaint stage between the party States on the
same water disputes to arrive at such conclusion. The Central Government if so desires
may take into account a combination of aforesaid factors to arrive at such conclusion.

10.2 Guidelines for determination of inter-state aspects in project

appraisal

The guidelines to be followed to determine whether inter-state aspects are

involved in a water resources project and the procedure to be followed within Central
Water Commission for clearance from inter-state angle were approved by CWC and
circulated to all concerned in 1996. Subsequently, Ministry of Water Resources issued
guidelines in January 2006 for giving techno-economic clearance to projects in a basin
where an inter-state water disputes tribunal has been constituted to examine inter-state
allocation of water and related issues in a basin. These guidelines are generally
followed by CWC for examination of DPR/Preliminary reports/ DPR for ERM of
projects.

It has been long felt the need for adoption of a clear approach for examination of
projects in river basin/sub-basins where no tribunal award or valid inter-state
agreement is available or where no tribunal has been constituted. Accordingly above
guidelines were modified and discussed in 190th CWC Commission Meeting. In the
meeting, it was decided to collect the views of State governments on draft modified
guidelines before their consideration in the Commission Meeting. Accordingly
modified guidelines were sent to all the Principal Secretaries of States/UTs in
November, 2015 for their views /comments. After continuous persuasion with State
Governments comments on draft modified guidelines have been received from the
States of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. The matter is
being pursued with other States for submission of views/ comments.

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10.3 Inter-State Projects- Control Boards/ Committees

10.3.1 Bansagar Control Board

In pursuance of an inter-state agreement among the Chief Ministers of Madhya

Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the Bansagar Control Board was constituted vide
resolution of erstwhile Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation in January, 1976 for efficient,
economical and early execution of Bansagar Dam and connected works. The
headquarter of the Board is located at Rewa (Madhya Pradesh).

The Union Minister of Water Resources is the Chairman of the Board and the Union
Minister of Power, Union Minister of State for Water Resources, Chief Minister and
Minister in charge of Irrigation and Finance of the concerned three States and Minister-
in-charge of Electricity of Madhya Pradesh are its Members. Chairman, CWC is the
Chairman of the Executive Committee of Bansagar Control Board, which manages the
day to-day affairs of the Board.

Bansagar Dam on Sone River, a joint venture of the States of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh and Bihar is being executed by Water Resources Department, Madhya Pradesh
under the directions of the Bansagar Control Board. Execution of the canal works in
respective territorial jurisdiction is being carried out by the concerned States
independently and work of Power Houses is being executed by MPEB. The benefits
and cost of the dam including land acquisition and rehabilitation are to be shared by
Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the ratio of 2:1:1(MP : UP : Bihar). The
latest estimated cost of project is Rs. 1582.94 Crore at 2009 price level. The total
expenditure for an amount of Rs. 1839.13 Crore up to March, 2017 has been incurred on
the project.

The total catchment area of the Sone river is 69,281 Sq. Km of which 47,848 Sq. Km or
about 69.06 % lies in Madhya Pradesh and rest in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The
catchment area up to dam site is 18,648 sq. Km. The rainfall in the upper part of the
catchment area is fairly high and river has sizeable water resources.

River Sone has immense potential for development of irrigation and power to benefit
the famine and scarcity hit areas in addition to providing much needed power for
exploiting the industrial potential of the area which is rich in minerals. The project will
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Sidhi, Satna and Rewa Districts of Madhya Pradesh, Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh
and Palamau District of Jharkhand.

The project will provide annual irrigation to 2.49 lakh hectares in Madhya Pradesh. 1.5
lakh hectares in Uttar Pradesh and 0.94 lakh hectares in Bihar towards stabilizing its
existing Sone Canal System. The State Government of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
and Bihar fund the project in the ratio of 2:1:1. The details of share due/received in
relation to the expenditure incurred as on 31.03.2017 of Rs. 1839.13 Crore is as under:

Status of Contribution of Fund as on 31.03.2017

(in Crore Rs.)

Period Total Share Due Share Received Balance Share

Expen-
diture MP UP Bihar MP UP Bihar MP UP Bihar

Up to 1778.23 889.12 444.56 444.56 949.22 409.96 419.05 60.11 34.60 25.51
31.03.16 (+) (-) (-)

During 60.90 30.45 15.22 15.22 56.40 - 4.50 25.95 15.22 10.72
2016-17 (+) (-) (-)

Total as 1839.13 919.56 459.78 459.78 1005.62 409.96 423.55 86.06 49.82 36.23
on (+) (-) (-)
31.03.17

All 18 nos. spillway blocks have completed up to crest level (RL 326.4M). Non over flow
blocks on either side upto top elevation at RL 347 M have been completed. All irrigation
sluices, spillway bridge, saddle dams, rock fill dam upto RL 347 have been completed.

The dam at its full height has submerged 336 villages. Approximately 1.5 lakh PAPs of
54,686 families have been affected. Total 58,753.40 hectare land is coming under
submergence, out of which 37,090.40 hectare is private land; 17185 hectare is revenue
land and 4478 hectare is forest land. The private land of 37,090.40 hectare has been fully
acquired along with the property compensation. Development of residential plots in
required numbers in model villages have already been done and handed over to the
PAPs. R&R Programme has been implemented based on norms approved by the

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Executive Committee and orders issued by Government of Madhya Pradesh;

Comprehensive R&R policy for the project has been finalized and implemented.

The 75th meeting of the Executive Committee of Bansagar Control Board was held on
9.1.2017. The details of important aspects discussed during the meeting are given
below:

Finalisation of the Reservoir Operation Manual of Bansagar Dam

In the 63rd meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) held on 9.1.2002, the draft
resolution of constitution of committee as finalized by the Ministry of Water Resources
(MoWR) was approved by the Executive Committee (EC). The constitution was
accordingly, notified by the MoWR vide letter No. 15/5/2001-MI/BM dated 8.3.2002.

Subsequently, the Draft Bansagar Reservoir Regulation Manual has been prepared and
circulated to all the three co-basin States for their comments/views. Water Resources
Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh observed that rule curve levels of draft
Bansagar Reservoir Regulation Manual were of static nature and desired that it should
be of dynamic nature.

To incorporate the issues raised by the Water Resources Department, Government of

Madhya Pradesh, the Executive Committee decided that, two curves viz. Lower and
Upper Guide Curve could be developed and Engineer-in-charge of Reservoir
Regulation may operate the reservoir within these two rule curve levels which would
give the flexibility in reservoir operation.

The Draft Guidelines for Reservoir Regulation of Bansagar Dam has been modified as
per decision taken in the 74th Meeting of Executive Committee. The Reservoir
Operation Manual was approved in the75th meeting of the Executive Committee.

Revised Cost Estimate of Bansagar Dam Project and proposal for O&M setup
required after completion of the Dam

It was decided in the 74th meeting of Executive Committee that Engineer-in-Chiefs of all
the co-basin States will finalise the project construction cost and get it vetted from
Chairman, Executive Committee and close the account by 31.03.2014. However, in the
meanwhile, MoWR, RD & GR vide it’s Office Order No. 14/2/2015-Estt.IV/965 dated
2.6.2015 constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CWC to work

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out the cost of Bansagar including the cost of rehabilitation and related issues of O&M
Cost. The Committee circulated its draft report to all concerned for their
views/observations.

The views/comments of three co-basin States on the above report were received. The
views/comments on the report from all the three co-basin Stats were found to be
divergent in nature, and, as a result, the report of the Committee could not be finalized.

During the 75th meeting of EC, it was decided that a meeting of Engineer-in-Chiefs of all
of the three co-basin States may be convened by CWC under the chairmanship of the
Member, WP&P, CWC by 30.01.2017. Thereafter a meeting of Principal Secretaries of
WRD of three co-basin States may also be convened in MoWR, RD & GR by 15.02.2017.

As per decision taken in the 75th meeting of the Executive Committee, a meeting was
held on 6.2.2017 under the chairmanship of the Member (WP&P), CWC. During the
meeting an alternate proposal for cost apportionment of Dam between Power and
Irrigation component was proposed. During the meeting, the Representatives of
Government of Madhya Pradesh reiterated their stand that the benefit generated due to
production of power generation in Power houses should not be considered in the cost
apportionment of the Bansagar Dam as considered in the draft report. Further a
proposal for O&M setup of the Bansagar Control Board was also discussed during the
meeting. It was decided that the O&M setup may comprise of one Division and four
Sub-Divisions. Out of four Sub-Divisions, two Sub-Divisions will be electrical and
mechanical department whereas the remaining two Sub-divisions will be civil
department. The cost of the O&M will be assessed accordingly.

10.3.2 Betwa River Board

In accordance with the inter-state agreement of 1973 between Uttar Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh, the decision was taken to constitute a Control Board for the execution
of the Rajghat Dam Project, an inter-state project of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Accordingly, Betwa River Board was constituted under the Betwa River Board Act –
1976 for efficient, economical and early execution of the project. The Headquarter of the
Board is at Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh).

The Union Minister of Water Resources is the Chairman of the Board and Union
Minister of Power, Union Minister of State for Water Resources, Chief Ministers and
Minister-in-charge of Finance, Irrigation and Power of the concerned two States are
Members.

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As per Betwa River Board Act 1976, Chairman, CWC is the Chairman of Executive
Committee of Betwa River Board subject to the general superintendence and control of
the Board. The management affairs of the Board are vested in the Executive Committee,
in accordance with rules and the directions of the Board. The Executive Committee may
exercise any power and do any act which may be exercised by the Board. Chairman,
Executive Committee has been delegated with emergency powers to take decision on
urgent proposals, subject to ratification by the Executive Committee in its next meeting.

The Rajghat Dam with appurtenant structures has been constructed across river Betwa
to provide irrigation facility to 1.38 lakh Ha in Uttar Pradesh and 1.21 lakh Ha in
Madhya Pradesh with power generation of 45 MW through Rajghat Hydro Electric
Project at the toe of dam on left bank. The cost as well as benefits of the project is to be
shared equally by both the States. The project was completed in June 2005.

The O&M cost of the project is to be shared by states. The status of contribution made
by Government of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh for expenditure to be incurred
by Betwa river Board for the period from 2005-06 to 2016-17 is as under:

(Amount Rs. in crore)

Year Budget Share of Share of Contribution Contribution Revenue Yearly

Allocation M.P U.P made by U.P made by U.P received Expenditure
Govt. Govt. Govt. Govt.
2005-06 4.5 2.25 2.25 17.45 - 0.62 9.499
2006-07 9.20 4.60 4.60 - - 1.00 11.1376

2007-08 9.30 4.65 4.65 6.65 11.40 1.24 10.5521

2008-09 13.50 6.75 6.75 6.755 4.50 1.72 14.8462
2009-10 19.66 9.83 9.83 10.00 4.50 1.51 17.92
2010-11 20.88 10.44 10.44 4.50 4.50 1.93 16.96
2011-12 26.31 13.155 13.155 10.00 6.50 5.79 20.055
2012-13 30.60 15.30 15.30 15.30 5.00 8.93 20.62
2013-14 30.00 15.00 15.00 15.30 5.00 0.91 22.97
2014-15 26.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 4.00 1.58 24.97
2015-16 32.00 16.00 16.00 13.00 2.00 0.95 22.1266
2016-17 34.00 17.00 17.00 13.00 10.00 0.59 23.5932

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The Executive Committee desired that a model set up for the Joint River Board may be
formulated on the lines of Tungabhadra Board. Accordingly a draft MoU was prepared
and sent to party States for the comments/views. The comments/views received from
the party States have different opinion/views in this context. In view above difference,
the MoU could not be drafted.

The dam submerges 38 villages in Uttar Pradesh and 31 villages in Madhya Pradesh.
State compensation in Madhya Pradesh area is completed. In Uttar Pradesh, the District
Administration, Lalitpur had paid the land compensation of 25 villages and for balance
2 villages the lands properly are being acquired through mutual negotiation by the
Betwa River Board.

The reservoir (FRL371.00) filled up to 371.00M during the year 2016-17. The three units
of Power House have been tested and commissioned during 1999-2000. Power
generation was 620.32 lakh units during 2016-17.

The 15th Board meeting of the Betwa River Board was held on 30.04.2015, under the
Chairmanship of Sushri Uma Bharti, Honrable Minister of Water Resources, River
Development& Ganga Rejuvenations. The 89th meeting of the Executive Committee
was held on 9.2.2016. No meeting of Board / EC was held during 2016-17.

10.3.3 Ghaggar Standing Committee

The Ghaggar Standing Committee was constituted in February 1990 to examine and
coordinate irrigation, flood control, and drainage works in Ghaggar basin and lay down
priority for their implementation and accord clearance to individual schemes in
Ghaggar basin from the inter-state angle. The members of Committee are from
Ministry of Water Resources, Northern Railway, Central Water Commission and
Irrigation Departments of the State of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

26th and 27th meetings of the Ghaggar Standing Committee were held on 21.03.2011 and
03.09.2013 respectively under the Chairmanship of Member (RM) and minutes were
circulated among the members.

10.3.4 Sahibi Standing Committee

The Sahibi Standing Committee was constituted in 1978 to oversee the implementation
of all the elements of the master plan and to ensure that regulation of flows at control

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points is carried out in best interest of the concerned parties. The Members of the
Committee are from Northern Railway, Irrigation Department of the States of Haryana,
Rajasthan and NCT of Delhi. The 15th meeting of the Committee was held on
18.07.1995.

10.3.5 Yamuna Standing Committee

The Yamuna Standing Committee was constituted to study the interest of Delhi, its
suburbs and the Northern Railway bridges and other studies on Yamuna at Delhi
against undue increase in Maximum Flood Level in Yamuna at Delhi on account of
flood control works upstream, to safe guard the interest of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and
Delhi against adverse effect of flood control works in any of these areas and to ensure
that adequate water way is provided in any new structure built across the Yamuna
river. The Members of the Committee are from GFCC, Northern Railway, Central
Water Commission, Ministry of Surface Transport and Irrigation Department of States
of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi.

The 87th and 88th meetings of the Committee were held on 28.04.2016 and 20.03.2017
respectively under the chairmanship of Member (RM), CWC. The minutes of the
meeting were finalized and circulated among the members of the committee.

10.3.6 Committee on Special Remedial Works for Flood Protection

Embankment on rivers Sutlej and Ravi

Committee on Special Remedial Works for flood protection embankment on rivers

Sutlej and Ravi was constituted in December 1989 by the Ministry of Water Resources
under Chairmanship of Chief Engineer(Flood Management), Central Water
Commission to technically examine proposals for counter protective works on the river
Sutlej and Ravi submitted by the Government of Punjab after verification of
development in the field and to monitor the utilization by Punjab of the Central
Assistance utilized for such works by periodic inspection of ongoing and completed
works.

The Members of the Committee are from Ministry of Water Resources, Central Water
and Power Research Station, Pune, Central Water Commission, Ministry of Defense and
Irrigation Department of the State of Punjab. The Committee was enlarged during 1996

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by co-opting members from Border Security Force, Central Public Works Department
and Ministry of Home Affairs at request of Ministry of Home Affairs.

The 32nd and 33rd meetings of the Committees were held at Amritsar on 01.12.2011 and
22.02.2013.
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CHAPTER-XI

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
OF WATER RESOURCES
PROJECTS

11.1 Environment Management

The Environmental Management Organisation of CWC is involved in monitoring of

implementation of environmental safeguards in water resources projects, Studies
related to Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) of water resources projects, and
compilation of information related to rehabilitation & resettlement of project affected
people,

11.2 National Environmental Monitoring Committee for River Valley

Projects (NEMCRVP)

National Environmental Monitoring Committee for River Valley Projects (NEMCRVP) was
constituted in February, 1990 to monitor the implementation of environmental safeguards
of irrigation, multipurpose and flood control projects. The Committee is entrusted with
the work to review the mechanism established by the State Governments and project
authorities to monitor the implementation of environmental safeguards and to suggest
additional compensatory measures in respect of selected 85 projects located in 21 States
(Fig.1). Out of these 85 selected projects, 17 are under close monitoring (Fig.2).

11.2.1 Constitution of NEMCRVP

Member (WP&P), CWC, is the Chairman of NEMCRVP. The representatives from Ministries
of Agriculture & Cooperation, Environment & Forests, Water Resources, Tribal Affairs, and
Planning Commission & CWC are members of the Committee. The Chief Engineer (EMO),
CWC is the Vice Chairman and Director (EM), CWC is the Member Secretary.
Environmental Management Directorate, CWC, functions as secretariat of NEMCRVP.

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Statewise Projects Monitored By NEMCRVP (Total: 85 Projects)

UTTARAKHAND {3} ANDHRA
PRADESH{4}
UTTAR PRADESH{4} JHARKHAND{2} BIHAR{2}
GUJRAT{6}
RAJASTHAN{6}
CHHATTISGARH{4}
MADHYA
PRADESH{9}
MAHARASHTRA{12}

KERALA{8}

PUNJAB{3} HIMACHAL
PRADESH{5}
ORRISA{5}
GOA{1}
TRIPURA{1}
HARYANA{3}
KARNATAKA{3}
MANIPUR{1} TAMIL NADU{2}
ASSAM{1}

Fig.1

Statewise Projects Under Close Monitoring By NEMCRVP (Total :17)

ANDHRA PRADESH
CHHATTISGARH {2} {2}

JHARKHAND {1} BIHAR {1}

GUJARAT {1}
UTTAR PRADESH {2}

KARNATAKA {1}

KERALA {1}
ORISSA {2}
MADHYA PRADESH
{1}
MAHARASHTRA {2}
MANIPUR {1}

Fig.2

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11.2.2 Functions of NEMCRVP

The NEMCRVP visits the projects and holds meetings with the State Governments and
Project Authorities for implementation of environmental safeguards as stipulated in
environmental and forest clearances. The Committee has visited 58 projects which
include all the closely monitored projects and held 63 meetings since 1990.

It encourages the constitution of State Environmental Monitoring Committee (SEMCs)

and Project Environmental Management Committee (PEMCs) and monitors the
activities of these committees. As a result of the above, 20 States have already
constituted SEMCs under the Chairmanship of Secretary; State Water Resources/
Irrigation Department. PEMCs have been constituted for 68 out of 85 projects selected
by NEMCRVP. In addition to this, 48 additional PEMCs have also been constituted for
the other projects. PEMCs play a vital role in the implementation of environmental
safeguards stipulated for the project. Chief Engineer (EMO)/Director (EM), CWC is the
Member of the SEMCs whereas Regional Chief Engineer, CWC is the Special Invitee to
these Committees. Director (Appraisal & Monitoring) of the concerned Regional Office
of CWC represents CWC in PEMCs.

The progress achieved by the NEMCRVP is being brought out annually in Annual
Report giving details of visits and meetings. The directions given to concerned State
and project authorities for implementing the environmental safeguards are highlighted
in the Annual Report. Status Reports on environmental and related aspects is also
presented in the Annual Reports. Various publications have been published for creating
balanced scientific awareness in public about river valley projects & environmental
concerns in India. It is working to establish the BIS standards with respect to the
Environmental Management of the river valley projects.

The latest status of the implementation of the environmental safeguards of the projects
have been sought from the Chairmen of the State Level Environmental Monitoring
Committee for consideration of National Environmental Monitoring Committee for
appropriate action in the matter. The information received in respect of 12 Projects has
been received and compiled.

11.3 Conservation of Rivers- National Ganga River Basin Authority

(NGRBA)

The Ministry of Environment & Forests in exercise of powers conferred by Environment

(Protection) Act. 1986, has constituted the National Ganga River Basin Authority

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(NGRBA) on 20.2.2009 as an empowered planning, financing, monitoring and

coordinating authority for abatement of pollution and conservation of the river Ganga.
Six Meetings of NGRBA have been held so far. The last meeting was held on 4.7.2016.

Further consequent to constitution of National Council for reuventaion, protection and

Management of river Ganga (reffered as National Ganga Counci, the NGRBA has been
dissolved with erect from 7.10.2016.

11.3.1 Constitution of Empowered Steering Committee (ESC) of (NGRBA)

An Empowered Steering Committee of NGRBA under the chairmanship of Secretary,

MoEF has been constituted. Secretaries of Department of Expenditure (Ministry of
Finance), Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of
Power, Department of Science and Technology, Planning Commission and Chief
Secretaries of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and
Chairman of Central Pollution Control Board, Central Water Commission, Additional
Secretary & Financial Advisor (MoEF) are Members of the Committee. Mission Director
(NGRBA) is the Member Secretary of the Committee.

Chief Engineer (EMO) has been nominated for attending the meetings of Empowered
Steering Committee of NGRBA.

11.3.2 Functions of the Empowered Steering Committee of NGRBA

(i) To consider, appraise and sanction project proposals related to activities of
NGRBA.
(ii) To consider release of funds for the projects approved.
(iii) To monitor progress of work.
(iv) To facilitate coordination between the Centre and States and between NGRBA
and various Central Ministries.
(v) To report to the NGRBA and its Standing Committee from time to time.

The Empowered Steering Committee (ESC) of National Ganga River Basin Authority
(NGRBA) constituted by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India as an
empowered planning, financing, monitoring and coordinating authority for effective
abatement of pollution and conservation of the river Ganga. Chairman, CWC is the
Member of the Committee. Till now ESC of NGRBA conducted six meetings. The last
meeting of ESC of NGRBA was held on 20.11.2012.

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11.4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

CWC undertakes Environmental Evaluation Studies of completed Water Resources

projects to assess the environmental changes that occurred during and post construction
phases of the projects. It also include study of impact of the project on Resettlement and
Rehabilitation; socio-economic status, agriculture, irrigation and drainage, bio-diversity,
land environment, public health, water environment including groundwater, etc.

During the year it has been decided to undertake study of Environmental (including
social) impacts of following six Water Resources projects:

1. Ukai Project, Gujarat

2. Durgawati Irrigation Project, Bihar
3. Eastern Koshi Canal Project, Bihar
4. Paralkot Dam Project, Chhattisgarh
5. Sutiyapat Project, Chhattisgarh
6. Tawa Project, Madhya Pradesh

The studies are expected to be completed in duration of one to two years from the date
of signing the agreement. The Expression of Interest (EOI) for conducting the studies
have been obtained and firms have been shortlisted. The RFP document for the study
has been finalized and is under consideration in the Ministry.

11.5 Other Important Activities Related to Environment Management

1. In compliance of NGT Bhopal order dated 12.1.2016, A Committee was

constituted by CWC on 08.03.2016 to work out the details, after consulting the
respective States, for improving irrigation efficiency in Bansagar dam command
so that saved resources can be utilized for continuous operations of one of the
turbine which in turn would allow the minimum flow in the river Son
downstream of Bansagar dam. The Committee has completed the study and the
report has been submitted to NGT, Bhopal

11.6 Resettlement & Rehabilitation

Resettlement of people displaced by creation of reservoirs is a complex task. It involves

the shifting of people to new sites from familiar sites, which they have used for a long
time. Also, the compulsory acquisition of land for water resources projects generally

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displace large number of people who are socially & economically backward through
submergence of their lands or properties for project sites. Thus, there is a need to avoid
large scale displacement, particularly of tribal population, and in case of unavoidable
displacement, their comprehensive Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) has become
one of the central issues of the development process itself. Accordingly, Department of
Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development Government of India had issued a
National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy (NRRP) 2007 which provides basic
minimum facility to the displaced families. Recently, the Right to Fair Compensation
and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 has
been passed in Parliament and implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2014. The Act is having better
provision of Land Acquisition as well as Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Project
affected people.

CWC is compiling salient features of Rehabilitation & Resettlement Data of Major

/Medium, existing/on-going water resources projects based as the information
received from various State Governments. Till now the information received from State
Governments related to 490 Major and Medium Irrigation Projects have been compiled
and brought out this publication in March, 2015.

CWC is also compiling of information on Submergence, R&R Issues of Major &

Medium Projects monitored by field organizations of CWC and also as per the
information received from various State Governments. Till now, the information
received in respect of 92 Major and Medium Irrigation Projects have been compiled.

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CHAPTER-XII

EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE

12.1 External Assistance for Development of Water Resources

External assistance flows to the country in various forms; as multilateral or bilateral aid,
loan, grants and commodity aid from various foreign countries and other donor
agencies. The main source of external assistance in irrigation sector has been the
International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) commonly known as
The World Bank and its soft lending affiliate, the International Development
Association (IDA). In addition to The World Bank, other funding agencies such as
Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) and Asian Development Bank (ADB)
have also been providing assistance for implementation of irrigation projects. The
Ministry of Water Resources and its organizations assist the State Governments in tying
up the external assistance from different funding agencies to fill up the resources gaps,
both in terms of funds and technological update for rapid development of country's
water resources.

12.1.1 Role of Central Water Commission

The important activities of Central Water Commission in externally aided projects are:-

(a) Providing assistance to the State Governments for preparation of project

proposal for getting external assistance for water sector projects.
(b) Techno-economic examination of the projects posed for external assistance and
coordination with State and concerned departments/ministries such as CGWB,
MoEF, etc.
(c) Monitoring of physical and financial progress of externally aided projects and
fixing of arbitrators for resolving disputes in the execution of projects.

12.1.2 Techno- Economic Appraisal & Clearance of Projects

Two major projects proposed for JBIC (JICA) assistance and one major project proposed
for ADB assistance were under appraisal in CWC during 2016-17. Details of the project
are given in Table 12.1 and 12.2.

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Table 12.1
Projects proposed for JICA Assistance

SI. Name of Project Estimated cost

No. (in crore Rs.)
1. Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement Project 2576.86
(RWSILIP).
2. Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project in Desert Area 3009.16
(RWSRPD).

Table 12.2
Major projects proposed for Asian Development Bank Assistance

SI.No. Name of Project Estimated cost

(in crore Rs.)
1. Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources 3593.90
Management Investment Programme (KISWRMIP)Tranche-
II

12.2 The World Bank Assistance

The World Bank continues to be the primary source of external assistance in the water
resources sector. The World Bank assistance is in the form of credit or loan. The World
Bank financing policies for irrigation projects change from time to time. Initially it
financed individual irrigation projects and then changed to financing composite
projects in which a group of Major, Medium and Minor irrigation projects were
financed under a single credit/loan agreement. It then started financing Water
Resources Consolidation Projects in which irrigation sector of the whole State was
involved under one credit/loan agreement. Now the policy of World Bank has shifted
to finance Water Sector Restructuring Projects in which the emphasis is on irrigation
sector reforms of the whole State.

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12.2.1 Water Sector Restructuring Projects

Water Sector Restructuring Project is the latest concept in water resources development
and management and are the latest generation irrigation projects being financed by
World Bank. Water Sector Restructuring Projects are planned with the objective to take
care of water sector reforms, proper implementation of state water policy, creation of
apex water institutions and strengthening of multi sector water resources and
environment capacity. At present five such projects are being taken up with the
assistance of The World Bank in the State of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

The main objectives of Water Sector Restructuring Project are:-

1. To set up an enabling institutional and policy frame work for water sector reform
in the State for integrated water resources management.
2. To strengthen the capacity for strategic planning and sustainable development and
management of the surface and ground water resources.
3. To initiate irrigation and drainage sub-sector reforms in the State to increase the
productivity of irrigated agriculture through improved surface irrigation system
performance and strengthened agriculture support services involving greater
participation of users and the private sector in service delivery.

12.2.2 On-going Credits / Loans Agreements

There are four projects under The World Bank funding. The assistance utilized is given in
Table 12.3.

Table 12.3
External Assistance to Projects (World Bank)

Sl. Name of Project Credit Agency Time Slice Est. Cost (Million) Assistance (in
No No/Loan Millions)
No.
Starting Closing Total as Latest Total Utilized
month month per SAR ending
Mar 2017
1. Andhra Pradesh
Water Sector 7897- IBRD Aug Jul USD USD
NA NA
Improvement IN (USD) 2010 2018 450.60 290.51
Project

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Sl. Name of Project Credit Agency Time Slice Est. Cost (Million) Assistance (in
No No/Loan Millions)
No.
Starting Closing Total as Latest Total Utilized
month month per SAR ending
Mar 2017
2. Dam
rehabilitation
IBRD Dec Jun USD
and 7943-IN NA NA USD 0.44
(USD) 2011 2018 139.65
Improvement
Project
Dam
rehabilitation
IDA Dec Jun XDR XDR
and 4787-IN NA NA
(XDR) 2011 2018 93.02 52.00
Improvement
Project
3. West Bengal
Accelerated IBRD Dec Dec USD
8090-IN NA NA USD 1.22
Development of (USD) 2011 2017 30.00
Minor Irrigation
West Bengal
Accelerated IDA Dec Dec XDR XDR
5014-IN NA NA
Development of (XDR) 2011 2017 78.20 36.23
Minor Irrigation
4. Uttar Pradesh
Water Sector XDR
Restructuring IDA Oct Oct 239.40 XDR
5298-IN NA NA
Project (XDR) 2013 2020 60.21
(UPWSRP),
Phase-II

12.3 Japan Bank of International Cooperation Assistance

In water resources sector JBIC (JICA) provides financial assistance to major, medium
and minor irrigation projects in the form of loans with the objective of increasing
production of agriculture by mainly funding construction of civil works in the irrigation
system. The main components of these projects are as follows:-

 Construction of civil works

 Training
 Consulting Services
 Agriculture Intensification Programme
 On-farm development.

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12.3.1 On-going Agreements

There are two ongoing projects under JICA funding. The assistance utilized is given in
Table 12.4.

Table 12.4
External Assistance to Project (JICA)

SI. Name of Loan Loan Period Estimated Total Assistance Remarks

No. Project Agreement Cost Assistance utilized
No. ending
Starting Closing As per Mar 2017
Date Date agreement (in JPY)
(Rs. in Crore)
1. Rengali
March March JPY
Irrigation IDP-244 JPY 641.10
2015 2026 32378.00
Project, Ph-2
3603.67
Rengali
March March
Irrigation IDP-244A JPY 1581.00 JPY 89.23
2015 2026
Project, Ph-2
2. AP Irrigation
and JPY
March July JPY
Livelihood IDP 181 1137.70
2007 2017 23974.00 14426.52
Improvement
Project

12.4 Asian Development Bank

Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with its developing member countries
and other stakeholders, help create a world in which everyone can share in the benefits
of sustained and inclusive growth. Whether it be through investment in infrastructure,
health care services, financial and public administration systems, or helping nations
prepare for the impact of climate change or better manage their natural resources, ADB
is committed to helping developing member countries evolve into thriving, modern
economies that are well integrated with each other and the world.

The main devices for assistance are loans, grants, policy dialogue, technical assistance
and equity investments.

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12.4.1 On-going Agreements

There is five on-going projects under ADB funding. The assistance utilized is given in
Table 12.5.

Table 12.5
External Assistance to Project (ADB)

SI. Name of Project Loan Loan Period Estimated Total Assistance

No. Agreement Cost Assistance utilized
No. (USD) ending Mar
Starting Closing As per 17
Date Date agreement
(Rs.
Millions)
1. Sustainable Coastal
August June
Protection Management 2679-IND NA USD 47.37 USD 25.84
2011 2017
Investment Program-I
2. Assam Integrated Flood
and River Bank Erosion May July
2684-IND NA USD 48.50 USD 35.01
Risk Management 2011 2017
Investment Program
3. Karnataka Integrated and
Sustainable Water May March
3172-IND NA USD 31.00 USD 5.11
Resources Management 2015 2019
Investment Program-I
4 Orissa Integrated Irrigated
Agriculture and water June Sept.
3394-IND NA USD 120.00 USD 13.06
Management Investment 2016 2018
Program Tranche-2
5. Climate Adaptation in
July June
Vennar Sub Basin in 3394-IND NA USD 100.00 USD 7.09
2016 2021
Cauvery Delta Project

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CHAPTER-XIII

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES

13.1 Introduction

The three major river systems of India, namely, Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus cross
international borders. The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation is responsible for strengthening international co-operation on matters
relating to these rivers by way of discussions with neighbouring countries concerning
river waters, water resources development projects and operation of related
international treaties.

13.2 Cooperation with Nepal

Most of the rivers, which cause floods in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar originate
from Nepal. These rivers are Ghaghra, Sarda, Rapti, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati,
Kamla, Kosi and Mahananda. In order to make flood forecasting and advance warning
in the flood plains of the above rivers, a scheme namely, "Flood Forecasting and
Warning system on rivers common to India and Nepal" which includes 42
meteorological/ hydro-meteorological sites in Nepal and 18 hydrological sites in India
has been in operation since 1989. The data collected is helpful for formulating the flood
forecasts and issue of warnings in the lower catchments.

A Treaty on Integrated Development of Mahakali (Sharda) River including Sharda

Barrage, Tanakpur Barrage and Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, namely “Mahakali
Treaty” was signed between Governments of India and Nepal in February 1996, and it
came into force in June, 1997. The Treaty is valid for a period of 75 years.

Various Joint Committees have been formed to co-ordinate and deal with different
aspects of cooperation on issues related to water resources development and
management among the two countries. Details of important Committees are as under:

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I. India – Nepal Joint Committee on Water Resources (JCWR): India-Nepal Joint

Committee on Water Resources (JCWR) headed by the respective Water
Resources Secretary of the two countries formed in pursuance of the decision
taken by the Prime Ministers of Nepal and India during the visit of the Hon‟ble
Prime Minister of Nepal to India from July 31 – August 06, 2000. The first
meeting was held on 1-3 October 2000, at Kathmandu Nepal. The JCWR has met
7 times so far and last meeting was held on 24-25 January, 2013. JCWR has been
functioning with the mandate to act as an Umbrella Committee for all
Committees and Groups formed for deliberation on water related issues between
the two countries.

II. India-Nepal Joint Standing Technical Committee (JSTC) : During the 3rd
meeting of India-Nepal Joint Committee on Water Resources (JCWR), it was
decided to have a 3-tier mechanism to expedite the decision making process and
the implementation of decisions under taken at the institutional interactions.
Joint Standing Technical Committee was constituted to coordinate all existing
committees and sub committees under JCWR. Chairman, GFCC, Patna is
nominated as Indian Team Leader and Sr. Jt. Commissioner (Ganga), MoWR as
Member Secretary from Indian side. The first meeting of JSTC was held on 8-9
December, 2008 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Chairman GFCC. The
JSTC has met five times so far and the last meeting was held on 26th May 2016 at
New Delhi in which all outstanding technical issues between the two countries
was discussed.

III. India-Nepal Joint Committee on Inundation and Flood Management (JCIFM):

In pursuance of the decision taken during the 4th meeting of JCWR held in 2009,
Joint Committee on Inundation and Flood Management (JCIFM) with
Member(C), GFCC, Patna as Team Leader from India side was constituted
replacing erstwhile bilateral committees namely, Standing Committee on
Inundation Problem (SCIP), Standing Committee on Flood Forecasting (SCFF),
High Level Technical Committee (HLTC), Sub Committee on Embankment
Construction (SCEC), Joint Committee on Flood Management (JCFM). JCIFM
implements the decisions of JSTC in inundation and flood management issues
and address the issues related to flood in this regard. The JCIFM has met 10
times and the last meeting was held in December, 2015 at Kathmandu, Nepal.

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IV. Joint Team of Expert (JTE) – An understanding was reached between His
Majesty‟s Government of Nepal and Government of India during the visit of the
Respected Honourable Prime Minister of Nepal to India in December 1991 on
preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Sapta Kosi High Dam
Multipurpose project. The JTE was constituted, with Member (RM), CWC as
Team Leader from Indian Side, to finalize the modalities of the investigations
and the method of assessment of benefits of the proposed project. It was
constituted in the year 2000, with the following mandate:

a) Prepare DPR of Sapta Kosi High Dam and Sun Kosi Multipurpose Projects

b) Forward the approved DPR to respective Governments for acceptance

The last (14th) meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Team of Experts (JTE) on Sapta
Kosi high dam Multipurpose Project and Sun Kosi storage-cum-diversion
scheme was held in January, 2015 at New Delhi. Based on the review, JTE
recommended extension to tenure of JPO-SKSKI for another 24th months i.e.
upto 28th February, 2017.

13.2.1 Status of projects jointly implemented by India and Nepal

I. Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose Project & Sun Kosi Storage-
cum Diversion Scheme, Indo-Nepal

Field investigation studies and preparation of DPR for Sapta Kosi High Dam
Multipurpose Project and Sun Kosi Storage-cum-Diversion Scheme have been taken up
jointly by Government of India and HMG Nepal. A Joint Project Office (JPO) has been
set up in Nepal in August, 2004 for investigation and preparation of DPR within a
period of 30 months, which was subsequently extended upto February, 2017. Keeping
in view the work is still under progress, the process for further continuation of the office
is under consideration.

Preliminary studies of Sapta Kosi High Dam Multipurpose Project envisages

construction of a 269 m high dam to divert river waters through a dam toe power house
with an installed capacity of 3000 MW (at 50% load factor) and irrigation of 15.22 lakh
ha. Gross Command Area through construction of a barrage, 1 km downstream of the
dam. An additional capacity of 300 MW is further contemplated by construction of
three canal type power houses along the canal system.

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The field investigation for preparation of DPR is still under progress. The project work
is hampered maily due to local disturbances.

II. Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project

A Joint Project Office (JPO-PI) involving India and Nepal was set up in December, 1999
to jointly take up investigations & studies and to prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR)
of 5600 MW Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. Most of the parameters of the
proposed project have been agreed upon by both the countries. Hower, some issues
between India and Nepal remained unresolved. Accordingly, both sides prepared their
own draft DPR for Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project in January, 2003. To get these
issues solved, it was decided during the 3rd meeting JCWR held in 2008, to set up
Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) at the earliest for the development,
execution and operation of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. Recently, Pancheshwar
Development Authority (PDA) has been constituted vide MoWR O.MNo.Z-
14012/3/2013-Ganga/2302-2314 dated 7th August, 2014 for preparation of mutually
acceptable DPR and execution of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. All the project
parameters are to be finalized by PDA. Five meetings of the Governing Body (GB) of
the PDA have been held. The draft final DPR of the project has been submitted by the
WAPCOS Limited in November, 2016. The draft final DPR of Pancheshwar
Multipurpose project has been circulated currently for comprehensive examination and
appraisal.

13.3 Cooperation with Bhutan

A scheme titled "Comprehensive Scheme for Establishment of Hydro-meteorological

and Flood Forecasting Network on rivers common to India and Bhutan" is in operation
since 1979. The network consists of 32 hydro-meteorological/ meteorological stations
located in Bhutan maintained by Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) with funding
from India. Central Water Commission utilizes the data received from these stations for
formulating the flood forecast.

A Joint Experts Team (JET) consisting of officials from the Governments of India and
Royal Government of Bhutan was constituted in 1985 and modified in 1988 and further

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reconstituted in August, 1992 with Chief Engineer(B&BBO),CWC, as Team Leader from

Indian Side. The mandate of JET are as follows :

a) To formulate programme for the Five- Year Plan for continuation of /

improvement in the ongoing scheme under operation.
b) To formulate year-to-year programme of work within the overall plan as per (i)
above.
c) To review the progress of work vis-à-vis the programme laid down.
d) To recommend the releases to be made to the Royal Govt. of Bhutan on the basis
of progress achieved/likely to be achieved after discussion/random general
checks.
e) To look into any other specific point related to the scheme which may crop up
from time to time.

The 32nd meeting of Joint Expert Team (JET) was held on 15-16 September, 2016 at
Shillong.

A Joint Group of Experts (JGE) on Flood Management headed by the Commissioner,

Brahmaputra & Barak Basin (B&BB), MoWR, RD & GR has been constituted between
India and Bhutan to discuss and assess the probable causes and effects of the recurring
floods and erosion in the southern foothills of Bhutan and adjoining plains in India and
to recommend appropriate and mutually acceptable remedial measures to both
Governments. The first meeting of JGE was held in Bhutan from 1st to 5th November,
2004. The JGE had met 6 times and the last meeting was held on 19th – 20th February,
2017 at Thimpu Bhutan.

In accordance with the decision taken during the first meeting of JGE, a Joint Technical
Team (JTT) on Flood Management between the two Countries was constituted. During
the 2nd meeting of JGE held in February 2008, the reconstitution of Joint Technical
Team (JTT) had been agreed with Chief Engineer, CWC, Shillong as its Team Leader
(Indian Side). So far, four meetings of the reconstituted Joint Technical Team (JTT)
between Government of India and Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) have been
held. The last meeting was held in Januray 2016.

CWC is providing technical assistance for development of hydropower potential in

Bhutan. Bhutan Investigation Division (BID), CWC, Phuentsholing is coordinating with
RGoB and carrying out necessary field works in this respect.

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13.4 Cooperation with China

The Government of India had entered into an MoU with China in the year 2002 for
sharing of hydrological information on Yaluzangbu/ Brahmaputra river. In accordance
with the provisions contained in the MoU, the Chinese side is providing hydrological
information (Water level, discharge and rainfall) in respect of three stations, namely
Nugesha, Yangcun and Nuxia located on river Yaluzangbu/Brahmaputra from 1 st June
to 15th October every year, which is utilized in the formulation of flood forecasts by the
Central Water Commission. On expiry of the above MoU in 2007, the revised MoU was
signed on 05-06-2008.

During the visit of the Hon‟ble President of the People‟s Republic of China in
November 2006, it was agreed to set up an Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) to discuss
interaction and co-operation on provision of flood season hydrological data, emergency
management and other issues regarding trans-border Rivers as agreed between them.
Accordingly, the two sides have set up the Joint Expert Level Mechanism. The Expert
Group from Indian side is led by Joint Secretary level officer. The 10th meeting of
Expert Level Mechanism is proposed to be held during April 12th -13th, 2016 at New
Delhi.

An MoU was signed between both the countries on 16th December 2010 as per which
Chinese side will provide Hydrological Information of the Langqen Zangbo/Sutlej
River in Flood Season to India and the Indian side will provide the Chinese side
information regarding data utilization in flood forecasting and mitigation. This MoU
expired in 2015 and new MoU was signed on 6th November, 2015. Further, another
MoU was signed between both the countries on 20th May, 2013 wherein Chinese side
agreed to provide hydrological information of Yarlung Zangbu/ Brahmaputra River in
flood season to India.

In accordance with the MoU for „Strengthening Cooperation on Trans-border Rivers‟

signed on 23rd October 2013, the two sides revised the Implementation Plan upon the
provision of hydrological information of Yaluzangbu / Brahmaputra signed on 30th
May, 2013 for providing of hydrological information changing the data provision
period from 1st June- 15th October every year to 15th May- 15th October of relevant
year, from 2014, during the 8th meeting of India-China Expert Level Mechanism on

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trans-border rivers held at New Delhi from June 24-27, 2014. This revised IP was signed
in Beijing on June 30, 2014 during the Visit of Hon‟ble Vice President of India to China.

13.5 Cooperation with Bangladesh

I. Indo-Bangladesh Joint Rivers Commission (JRC)

In order to ensure the most effective joint effort in maximizing the benefits from
common river systems an Indo-Bangladesh Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) is
functioning since 1972, which is headed by Water Resource Ministers of both the
countries. So far, 37 meetings of JRC have been held and its last meeting was held in
March, 2010.

II. Treaty on Sharing of Ganga/ Ganges Waters at Farakka

As per the provision of the Treaty, signed by the Prime Ministers of India and
Bangladesh on 12th December 1996 for the sharing of Ganga/Ganges waters, a Joint
Committee has been set up for implementing, joint inspection and monitoring of the
sharing arrangements at Farakka in India and at Hardinge Bridge in Bangladesh for the
dry season (Jan to May) every year. The validity of Treaty is 30 years. The Treaty is
being implemented to the satisfaction of both the countries since 1997.

III. Cooperation in Flood Forecasting

Under bilateral arrangements, India provides the flood data of the sites namely, Pandu,
Goalpara & Dubri on river Brahmaputra, Silchar & Badarpurghat on Barak and
Domhani & Gazaldoba on river Teesta, Sonamura & Amarpur on Gumti, NH-31 on
Jaldhaka (Dharla), Kailashahar on Manu & Ghughumari on Torsa (Dudhkumar),
Khowai Town on Khowai and Dharmnagar on Juri during monsoon to Government of
Bangladesh for use of their flood forecasting and warning arrangements. The
transmission of flood forecasting information from India during the monsoon which is
being supplied free of cost has enabled the Civil and Military authorities in Bangladesh
to take precautionary measures and shift the population affected by flood to safer
places. Flood data of above sites was communicated to Bangladesh on continuous basis
during the Monsoon of the year 2015. The Bangladesh side appreciated the Indian side
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during 15th May to 15th October to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of
Bangladesh Water Development Board on a continuous basis which has helped to
provide effective forecast saving lives and properties.

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CHAPTER-XIV

WATER RESOURCES
DATA MANAGEMENT

14.1 Development of Water Resources Information System

(DWRIS)

Central Water Commission is implementing the Plan Scheme ―Development of Water

Resources Information System (DWRIS)‖ with an objective to operate a standardized
national water information system in the country with provision for data collection,
data processing and storage and online data dissemination. The scheme has following
five major components:
i. Hydrological Observations Monitoring System
ii. Irrigation Census
iii. Water Quality Assessment Authority and Monitoring System
iv. Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC
v. Data Bank and Information System

14.2 India-WRIS

CWC & ISRO has jointly undertaken the work of development of Water Resources
Information System (DWRIS) during 11th plan. The estimated cost of the project was Rs.
78.3164 Crores. The MoU was signed between CWC and ISRO during the month of
December 2008 and the project was to be completed in 4 yrs time period i.e. upto
December 2012. The project comprises of 30 major GIS layers (viz. River network, basins,
canal network, water bodies, hydro meteorological network, administrative layers etc.) of
the country at a scale of 1: 50000. The first full version of website of INDIA WRIS has
been launched on 07 Dec, 2010 in New Delhi by Hon'ble Minister Water Resources. Five
versions of website of India-WRIS have been launched so far. The version 4.1 was
launched in July’ 2015 and is available in public domain at 1:250000 scale. The URL of
the website is www.india-wris.nrsc.gov.in.

Since Feb 2015, the India-WRIS portal is being maintained by a team of experts at India-
WRIS Centre, CWC HQ, Sewa Bhawan, New Delhi.

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The progress of activities under India-WRIS upto March 2017 is as under:

 Command boundaries and canal layer refinement for 1700 MMI projects have
been completed.
 Crop Area Assessment study for forty five (45) AIBP commands for assessing gap
in irrigation potential & actual utilization has been completed.
 Imparted training to 30 CWC officers from various field officers regarding Crop
area assessment study using remote sensing technique to assess the gap in
irrigation potential and actual utilization.
 PMP Atlas integration has been completed.
 As per provision of Hydro-Meteorological Data Dissemination Policy 2013
(MoWR), all unclassified data of CWC G&D stations has been made available on
India-WRIS website. Uploading of unclassified H.O. data of CWC upto March
2015 has been completed.
 Reservoir module for monitoring of 91 reservoirs have been operationalized.
 The work for updation of river, water body layer and town layer has been
initiated.
 Development of a more user friendly version 5.0, planned to be launched by
Aug’17 has been initiated.
 Preparation of MIS for obtaining data from States for preparation of compilation
of MMI projects by Project Monitoring Oganisation has been initiated .
In order to maintain and update such a large volume of water resources data at national
level, it has been planned to establish a new setup ―National Water Information Centre
(NWIC)‖ under the Ministry. Proposal for creation of NWIC is under process in MoWR,
RD & GR

14.3 Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water

Quality and Monitoring of Glacial Lakes

Hydrological Observations

India has a total geographical area of 329 Mha having an annual precipitation of 4000
BCM with wide temporal and spatial variation. India from river basin point of view has
been divided into 20 river basins. The collection of hydro-meteorological data for all the

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river basin in scientific manner is essential for various uses viz. planning and
development of water resources projects, studies related to assessment of impacts due
to climate change, water availability studies, design flood and sedimentation studies,
flood level /inflow forecasting, solving of International & Inter-State issues, river
morphology studies, Reservoir siltation studies, development of inland waterways,
research related activities etc.

Central Water Commission is operating a network of 878 Hydrological Observation

(HO) stations in different river basins of the country to collect (i) water level, (ii)
discharge, (iii) water quality, (iv) silt and (v) selected meteorological parameters
including snow observations at key stations. In addition to above, it also operates 76
exclusive meteorological observations stations in carious basins in the country. The
hydrological data collected from sites are scrutinized, validated and published in the
form of Water Year Book, Water Quality Year Book and Sediment Year Book, etc. by
CWC.

In order to address the data requirement of the country more precisely and in better
scientific manner, Central Water Commission has also opened 720 new sites in various
parts of the country during XII Plan period. However, measurement of few parameters
with reduced frequency is being done at these sites due to paucity of required
manpower.

Monitoring of Glacial Lakes/Water Bodies in Himalayan Region:

Glacial lakes are common in the high elevation of Glacierised basin. They are formed
when glacial ice or moraines impound water. The impoundment of the lake may be
unstable, leading to sudden release of large quantities of stored water. This may leads to
flash floods in the downstream reaches of lakes, called as Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
(GLOF). GLOFs have immense potential of flooding in downstream areas, causing
disaster to human settlements, livestock and property. Incidents of outburst of Glacial
Lakes/Water bodies in Himalayan region have been evident during recent past.
Therefore, Glacial Lakes and Water Bodies in Himalayan Region need to be closely
monitored.

CWC took up the work of monitoring of glacial lakes and water bodies. In order to
make inventory and monitoring of glacial lakes and water bodies present in the
Himalayan Region, a MoU with NRSC, Hyderabad was signed in 2009. As per

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inventory created in 2009, there are 2027 nos of glacial lakes and water bodies (GL/WB)
with more than 10 Ha water spread area. Out of which 477 are more than 50 Ha.
Monitoring of these lakes has been taken up. 477 glacial lakes/water bodies with water
spread area more than 50 ha have been monitored every year during monsoon season
(June–October) of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Monitoring reports were
prepared and sent to Brahmaputra & Barak Wing, Indus Wing and Flood Management
Wing of MoWR, RD&GR and concerned field offices of CWC.

As per the monitoring report of October, 2016, cloud free data of 398 GL/WBs was
available. Amongst these, 168 GL/WBs have shown decrease in water spread area, 105
have shown increase, 125 have not shown any significant charge (+/-5%). 50 out of 168
have decreased by more than 20% and 51 out of 105 water bodies have shown increase
in area by more than 20%.

Glacial lakes and water bodies need to be assessed for their vulnerability, which
depends on their location, size and human habitation & water resources project
downstream. CWC has assessed vulnerability of glacial lakes/water bodies with area
greater than 50 ha. Glacial lakes/water bodies with water spread area greater than 50
Ha have been prioritized based on vulnerability assessment and stability of lakes for
taking up GLOF studies. As per priority, glacial lakes in Sikkim under Teesta River
Basin are assessed as most vulnerable and therefore, CWC has carried out GLOF study
and prepared advisory sheet. This advisory sheet provides information about the
various scenarios of Glacial Lake bursts and the corresponding water level/discharges
rise at locations near human settlements and water resources projects

14.4 Coastal Management Information System (CMIS):

Considering the importance of collection of data on coastal processes relevant for

evolving plans and coastal protection measures, a new component in the XII-Plan (2012-
17) period for creation of ―Coastal Management Information System (CMIS)‖ has been
approved by Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India under the Plan Scheme
―Development of Water Resources Information System (DWRIS)‖, which is to be
implemented by CWC. In this regard, it is proposed to set up sites along the coast of the
maritime states of India for collecting data of relevant coastal processes. The activity of
establishing a Coastal Management Information System is a field of activity wherein the
experience and expertise is needed. Hence, for implementation and creation of CMIS, it

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has been decided that CWC would suitably associate with the maritime State/UT
Governments and Institutes/Agencies who possess similar expertise and experience.

In view of above, deliberations were held with the maritime State/UT Governments
and Expert Institutes/Agencies during the ―One day Brainstorming Workshop on
Implementation & Creation of CMIS‖ organized by CWC on 13th May, 2014 at New
Delhi. As per suggestion emerged during the workshop, implementation of CMIS has
been envisaged through signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
In the tripartite MoU, CWC would be the project implementer, the expert agency would
be the project executor and the concerned State/ UT Government would be the project
facilitator.

With the approval of Ministry, a tripartite MoU has been signed in Oct, 2016 among
CWC, IIT Madras and respective States/UTs (Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry) for
establishment of one coastal data collection site in each participating State/UT over a
period of 2 years. The total coast of above work is estimated to be Rs 896.05 Lakh. An
advance payment of Rs 233.77 Lakh has also been released to IIT Madras in Nov, 2016.
A Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) was also constituted and after the deliberations
of the 1st Meeting of Project Monitoring Committee (PMC), held in Dec, 2016, the
procurement of Equipment is under progress by IIT Madras, Chennai. The Project
Executor (IIT Madras) has submitted the Inception Report (first deliverable).

Matter is also being pursued with National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Goa for
implementation of CMIS in States of Goa and Southern Maharashtra (for three sites).

14.5 Computerisation Activities in CWC

An effort was initiated by Central Water Commission to adopt advancement in the field
of Information Technology through sanctioned plan scheme i. e. Upgradation and
Modernization of IT in CWC. The works undertaken were essential for full
implementation of CWC's IT vision and involve activities that are in natural
progression to the activities initiated under earlier plan scheme.

The activity has been continued during the XII Plan under the component ―Data bank &
Information System— Upgradation and Modernization of I.T. in CWC‖ costing Rs 105
Crore of the Plan Scheme ―Development of Water Resources Information System‖. In

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the course of operation of the plan scheme, SMD has procured hardware, software and
networking items. It has also provided for maintenance of IT items at CWC Head
Quarter.

The activities undertaken under the above component during the year 2016-17 are as
under:
i) Procurement/ Supply of T&P Items such as Servers, Laptops, Computers,
Printers, UPS, Scanners, Networking security appliances etc.
ii) Maintenance of IT Items at CWC (Hq).
iii) Procurement/ Supply of IT Items Consumables.
iv) Establishment of LAN to newly renovated 7th Floor & 6th Floor of Sewa
Bhawan (S).
v) Management of AMC of IT hardware, software & LAN.
vi) Spill over Works of ―Development of Web Based Software Application for
online Management of e-Bhagirath Magazines.‖
vii) Development of Workflow based System and Dashboard for Project Appraisal
Management System (ePAMS).
viii) Work related to Implementation of e-office in CWC (HQ) and regional offices in
phases.
ix) Work related to re-designing of CWC Website complying with Guidelines for
Indian Government Website.
x) Implementation of Web Based Human Resources Management System
(eHRMS) in CWC.
xi) Management of APAR Management System, Engineering Drawings Software,
ERS Management System, e-procurement Portal, Circular/ Tender Portal etc.

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CHAPTER-XV

TRAINING

15.1 Training

One of the important functions of Central Water Commission is capacity building of the
professionals as well as non-professionals associated with water resources sector. In
order to impart knowledge and develop technical and managerial skills of in-service
officers of CWC and other Central/State Government Departments and their
Organisations, CWC arranges and co-ordinates training programmes/seminars/
workshops in water related fields. CWC accomplishes this objective through a
dedicated unit at HQ and a full-fledged training institute namely, National Water
Academy (NWA) at Pune. Officers of CWC are also deputed to various programmes
including seminars, conferences, workshops etc., held both within and outside the
country. Further, CWC provides support to other professional organisations and
societies and co-sponsors some of the National level seminars, conferences, workshops
etc. It also arranges Apprenticeship Training for fresh engineering graduates/ diploma
holders/vocational certificate holders in collaboration with Board of Apprenticeship
Training, Kanpur. A few students of engineering degree courses are given practical
training in CWC every year.

15.2 National Water Academy (NWA)

National Water Academy, Pune imparts training on almost all facets of water resources
development and management covering the areas of planning, design, evaluation,
construction, operation and monitoring of water resources projects and also the
application of high-end technology in water sector. Initially, it was set up to provide
training to primarily in-service engineers and water professionals of various Central
and State agencies. However, subsequently, the programs at NWA were opened to all
stakeholders of water sector including those from NGOs, Media, Private Sector
Organizations, Academic Institutions, PSUs, Individuals and Foreign Nationals also.

NWA has always striven to cater to every aspect of training in Water Resources
Development and Management including upcoming and advanced areas. In the recent
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preparation of PMP Atlas; Monitoring of Irrigation Projects using Bhuvan Software;

Modernization and Capacity Enhancement of Hydropower Projects etc.

National Water Academy has also forayed into custom-designed programs meeting
specific requirement of client organizations, both at its campus and off-campus at the
client locations. NWA has also been recognized as Regional Training Centre (RTC) of
the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), and is conducting Distance Learning
Programs on the topics of Hydraulics, Hydrological Sciences and Hydrometeorology in
association with WMO for Asian countries.

NWA conducts long term as well as short-term training courses on regular basis and
also holds national level seminars and workshops on the emerging technical areas in the
field of water resources development and management. In addition, the academy is
one of the nodal agencies for conducting training programmes under World Bank aided
Hydrology Project. Induction training to Assistant Directors recruited through UPSC
(CWES-Gr A) and for newly promoted Asstt. Directors of CWC are also conducted by
National Water Academy at Pune.

15.2.1 Progress of Training Activities

Since its inception in the year 1988, NWA has conducted a total of 560 training
programmes up to March 2017 and trained total 13619 officers. During the year 2016-
17, 30 training programs were conducted at National Water Academy, CWC, Pune.
850 officers have been trained in these programs with 2067 man-weeks of training.

The important activities of NWA during the year 2016-17 are as under:

i) Two training programs for officials of Flood Warning Section, Royal Government
of Bhutan were conducted during July 2016 (one from 18-22 July 2016 and
another during 25-29 July 2016).
ii) Cadre Training Programs: NWA regularly conducts Induction Training Program
for newly appointed Central Water Engineering Group ‘A’ Officers of CWC.
Over the years, the program has been enriched with new contents. The Core
Area Training Program for the Middle level CWES officers have been conducted
on the topics of Design and Research; River Management; and Basin Planning
Management. In addition, programs are organized for the CWES officers on the
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year, the 29th Induction Training Program of 26 week duration for newly
appointed Central Water Engineering Group ‘A’ Officers of CWC was
conducted. A Total 17 Group ‘A’ CWES Officers participated in this program.
iii) 2 Weeks Core Area Training (CAT) on Basin Planning Management for middle
level CWES officers was conducted during the period from 22nd August to 2nd
September 2016.
iv) Distance Learning Programs as Regional Training Centre of WMO: Being
recognized as Regional Training Centre of WMO in 2012, NWA successfully
conducted two programs on Basic Hydrological Sciences for Asian Region
Countries in this year in which 79 officers were trained. The program was widely
acclaimed by WMO and the participating officers.
v) Management Development Program for senior officers of DRIP was conducted
during 25-29 April 2016. This series program for Non Technical Officers of
MoWR, RD&GR and CWC officers was conducted during 16-20 August 2016.
vi) ToT Program on Climate change was conducted during 25-27 July 2016. Second
such program for media personnel was conducted during 28-29 July 2016.

The list of training courses, workshops and seminar organised / conducted /

coordinated by Training Unit of CWC and by NWA during 2016-17 are given at
Annexure - 15.1 and Annexure - 15.2 respectively.

15.2.2 Other Important Activities at NWA

• As per directives issued by the office of PMO, the Swachhata Pakhwada was
celebrated at NWA during 16-31 March 2017. Certain activities including
cleaning of water bodies and cleanliness campaign were organized.
• All India WALMI/ IMTI Meet – 2016 under the Chairmanship of Dr. S.K.
Srivastava, Chief Engineer, NWA was held at National Water Academy on 23rd
June 2016
• 22nd Meeting of the Advisory Board of NWA was held at NWA on 23rd
December 2016 under the Chairmanship of Shri G.S. Jha, Chairman, CWC.
• The Software Development and Modeling Centre at NWA was inaugurated by
Shri Ghanshyam Jha, Chairman, CWC on 23rd December 2016.

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CHAPTER-XVI

VIGILANCE

16.1 Disciplinary Cases

The vigilance/ disciplinary cases and complaints received against officers and staff of
CWC were given proper and prompt attention. During the year 2016-17, 11 new
complaints/cases were taken up for investigation. Final decision was taken in respect
of 16 cases. The break-up of vigilance/disciplinary cases in respect of different category
of officers and staff is as follows:-

Sl. Particulars Category of Officers/Staff

No.
Gr. ‘A’ Gr. ‘B’ Gr. ‘C’ Total
(including
cases of
erstwhile
Gr. ‘D’)

a) No. of cases pending at 22 13 14 49

the beginning of the
year

b) No. of cases added 5 5 1 11

during the year

c) No. of cases disposed 10 5 1 16

of during the year

d) No. of cases pending at 17 13 14 44

the end of the year

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16.2 Observation of Vigilance Awareness Week

The vigilance Awareness week was observed in CWC Headquarter and all its field
offices during 31.10.2016 to 5.11.2016

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CHAPTER-XVII

REPRESENTATION OF
CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION
IN VARIOUS COMMITTEES

17.1 Committees Represented by CWC Officers

Chairman, Central Water Commission and Members represent CWC in various

Technical Committees of various organisations either as the Chairman or as a Member.
List of important Committees on which Chairman, CWC and Member, CWC represent
are given below:

Sl. Name of Committees/Boards/Panel of Representation of CWC

No. Experts/Technical Groups etc.
Officer Position in
Committee

1 Science and Technology Advisory Committee Chairman, CWC Member

(STAC- MOWR)
2 Standing Advisory Committee(SAC) for R&D Chairman, CWC Member
Programme
3 Indian National Committee on Surface Water Member (D&R) Member
4 High Powered Steering Committee for Member (D&R) Sp. Invitee
Implementation National Projects.
5 Water Resources Division Council (WRDC) of Chairman, CWC Chairman
BIS
6 CEDC(Civil Engineering Divisional Council) Member (D&R) Member
7 Governing Council of CWPRS Chairman, CWC Member
8 Technical Advisory Committee to the Chairman, CWC Chairman
Governing Council for Central Water and
Power Research Station, Pune.
9 Governing Council for Central Soil & Materials Chairman, CWC Member
Research Station. Member (D&R) Member
10 Standing Technical Advisory Committee Member (D&R) Chairman
(STAC) to the Governing Council for CSMRS,
New Delhi.

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Sl. Name of Committees/Boards/Panel of Representation of CWC

No. Experts/Technical Groups etc.
Officer Position in
Committee

11 National Institute of Hydrology Society (NIH Chairman, CWC Member

Society) Member(D&R) Member

12 Governing Body of NIH Chairman, CWC Member

Member(D&R) Alternate
Member
13 Technical Advisory Committee of National Chairman, CWC Chairman
Institute of Hydrology. Member(D&R) Member
14 Committee of International Commission on Member (D&R) Member
large dams, India (INCOLD)
15 National Water Development Agency Society. Chairman, CWC Member
Member(D&R) Member
Member(WP&P) Member
16 Governing Body of National Water Chairman, CWC Member
Development Agency. Member(D&R) Member
Member(WP&P) Member
17 Special Committee for Interlinking Chairman, CWC Member
18 Taskforce for Interlinking of Rivers Chairman, CWC Member
19 Technical Advisory Committee of National Chairman, CWC Chairman
Water Development Agency. Member(WP&P) Member
Member(D&R) Member
20 Advisory Committee for consideration of Chairman, CWC Member
Techno Economic viability of Major & Medium Member(WP&P) Sp. Invitee
Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose Member(D&R) Sp. Invitee
project proposals.
Member(RM) Sp. Invitee

21 Committee of CEA to accord of techno- Member (D&R) Permanent

economic appraisal of Power Schemes. Special Invitee
22 Brahmaputra High Powered Review Board Chairman, CWC Member
Member(RM) Pmt. Invitee
23 Brahmaputra Board Member(RM) Member

24 Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board Member(RM) Member

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Sl. Name of Committees/Boards/Panel of Representation of CWC

No. Experts/Technical Groups etc.
Officer Position in
Committee

25 Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) Chairman, CWC Special Invitee

26 Narmada Control Authority (NCA) Chairman, CWC Invitee
27 National Level Steering Committee for World Chairman, CWC Member
Bank assisted National Hydrology Project
28 National Crisis Management Committee Chairman, CWC Member
(NCMC)
29 Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Member (D&R) Hydrological
Advisor
30 Governing Body of National Institute of Rock Member (D&R) Member
Mechanics (NIRM)
31 Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Member (D&R) Member
National Council for Cement and Building
Materials.
32 National Committee on Dam Safety(NCDS) Chairman, CWC Chairman
Member(D&R) Vice Chairman
33 National Committee on Seismic Design Member (D&R) Chairman
Parameters of River Valley Projects (NCSDP)
34 National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for Member (D&R) Member
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project
(DRIP)
35 Technical Committee (TC) for Dam Member(D&R) Chairman
Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)
36 Cauvery Technical Committee Chairman, CWC Chairman
37 Betwa River Board Chairman, CWC Member
38 Executive Committee of Betwa River Board Chairman, CWC Chairman
39 Bansagar Control Board Chairman, CWC Member
40 Executive Committee of Bansagar Control Board Chairman, CWC Chairman
41 Governing Body of NERIWALM Chairman, CWC Member
42 Sahibi Standing Committee Member(RM) Chairman
43 Ghaggar Standing Committee Member(RM) Chairman
44 Yamuna Standing Committee Member(RM) Chairman
45 Upper Yamuna River Board Member(WP&P) Chairman

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Sl. Name of Committees/Boards/Panel of Representation of CWC

No. Experts/Technical Groups etc.
Officer Position in
Committee

46 Upper Yamuna Review Committee Member(WP&P) Member

Secretary
47 World Meteorological Organization Member (D&R) Principal
Representative
48 Sardar Sarovar Construction Advisory Chairman, CWC Member
Committee
49 India-Nepal Joint Team of Experts (JTE) on Member(RM) India Team
Sapta Kosi high dam Multipurpose Project and Leader
Sun Kosi storage-cum-diversion scheme
50 Board of Directors of Tehri Hydro Development Member (D&R) Part Time
Corporation Director
51 Board meeting of Punatsangchhu-I H.E. Project Member (D&R) Permanent
Authority (PHPA) Invitee
52 Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) for Member (D&R) Co-Chairman
Punatsangchhu - I H.E Project, Bhutan
53 Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) for Fly Member (D&R) Member
Ash Unit constituted by Department of Science
and Technology
54 Technical Advisory Committee of the Farakka Member (D&R) Chairman
Barrage Project.
55 Farakka Barrage Project Advisory Committee Member (D&R) Chairman
(FBP-AC).
56 Tender Committee of Farakka Barrage Project Member (D&R) Chairman
57 Punatsangchhu-II Hydro Electric Project Member (D&R) Permanent
Authority Meetings. Invitee
58 Technical Co-ordination Committee (TCC) of Member (D&R) Co-Chairman
Punatsangchhu-II Hydro Electric Project
59 Mangdechhu HE Project Authority Meetings. Member (D&R) Permanent
Invitee
60 Technical Co-ordination Committee (TCC) Member (D&R) Co-Chairman
Mangdechhu HE Project
61 Empowered Joint Group meetings (EJG) (for Member (D&R) Permanent
monitoring of implementation of Hydro-power Invitee
projects in Bhutan).

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Sl. Name of Committees/Boards/Panel of Representation of CWC

No. Experts/Technical Groups etc.
Officer Position in
Committee

62 Standing Technical Committee (STC) for Member (D&R) Co-Chairman

deciding project parameters of R-O-R Hydro-
power scheme which were initially envisaged as
storage scheme.

17.2 Activities of Some Important Committees for R&D

17.2.1 Indian National Committee on Surface Water (INCSW)

The Indian National Committee on Surface Water (INC-SW) is an apex body to fund
and carry out the R&D works related to Surface Water in India. INC-SW is headed by
Chairman, CWC with Director WS&RS Directorate, CWC as Member Secretary. There
are 12 members representing MoWR/CWC, CSMRS, CWPRS, NIH, DST/DSIR/CSIR,
Min. of Agr., WALMIs, IIT, and NGOs etc. INCSW’s main objective is to promote
research work in the field of Water Resources Engineering (Surface Water aspect) by
providing platform to academicians/experts in the Universities, IITs, recognized R&D
laboratories, Water Resources/ Irrigation departments of the Central and State
Governments and NGOs under R&D Programme of Ministry of Water Resources
(MoWR). The secretariat support to INC-SW is provided by CWC. The work of
secretariat is two fold (a) Regular secretariat work for managing service requests of PIs
for R&D schemes and (b) Innovative work to work as Indian office of ICID and other
international bodies.

Following activities were performed by INCSW during 2016-17:

 At present, 92 research schemes (with total outlay of Rs. 23.73 Crore) are being
coordinated by CWC which are under progress in various organizations in the
country with funding from the MoWR, RD&GR under the R&D Programme. A
total amount of Rs 12.30 Crore has been released to these schemes up to March
2017.
 The 4th meeting of INCSW was held under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CWC
on 27.03.2017 at New Delhi. The Vision 2025 Document for Research and

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Development in Water Resources prepared by INCSW was presented during the

meeting. The matter related to constitution of India Irrigation Forum [IIF] and
organisation of Micro Irrigation Conference in Aurangabad in January 2019 were
also discussed during the meeting.
 INCSW in collaboration with ICID organised one day special event on INDIA
IRRIGATION FORUM during the India Water Week 2016. The event was huge
success with participation from Asian Development Bank, FAO, IWMI, World
Bank.
 A special R&D session of Indian National Committee of Surface Water (INCSW)
was organised on 5th September 2016 at New Delhi. The Principal Investigators
and Researchers of ongoing research schemes under INCSW attended the session
alongwith other experts in the sector. The session also deliberated on various
aspects namely, role of R&D in water sector in developed countries; requirement
of environmental flows in water resources projects and water conflict
management.
 An Interactive Session on Storm Water Hydraulics was organised by INCSW on
02.12.2016 at New Delhi. Prof Hager, Professor, Department of Civil Environment
& Geomatics Engineering, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland delivered a lecture on “Mega
Tsunamis in the water reservoirs and Impulse Wave in the laboratory” and Prof. S.
Majumdar, Retd. Emeritus Professor, Delhi Technological University presented on
the topic “River Behaviour near Hydraulic Structures” during the session.
 An Innovation Session on “Evaporation Control from Reservoirs using Floating
Solar Panels” was organized by INCSW in collaboration with TERI and M/s
YELLOW Tropus Pvt Ltd. on 21.12.2016 at New Delhi. The session highlighted the
water savings and energy production on the idle water surface areas.
 A seminar was organised on “Second Green Revolution: Role of Irrigation and
Drainage” by INCSW in association with ICID on the occasion of ICID Foundation
Day on 24.06.2016 at New Delhi. The seminar was attended by many distinguished
international delegates.
 Member Secretary, INCSW represented India in 2nd World Irrigation Forum and
67th IEC Meeting of ICID held during November 6-12, 2016 at Ching Mai,
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17.2.2 Technical Advisory Committee of NIH

The research programmes and other technical activities of NIH are monitored and
guided by Technical Advisory Committee of NIH headed by Chairman, CWC. Member
(D&R) and Chief Engineer, Hydrological Studies Organization are also its Members.
69 meetings of TAC of NIH has been held so far. The last meeting was held 21.7.2016
at New Delhi.

TAC gets feedback from 3 Working Groups on Surface Water, Ground Water and
Hydrological Observation and Instrumentation. Chief Engineer, HSO and Chief
Engineer, BPMO are the Members of the Surface Water Group and Chief Engineer
(P&D) is the Member of the Hydrological Observations and Instrumentation Group. 42
meeting of Working Group of NIH has been held so far. The last meeting was held
during 19th to 20th March, 2015 at NIH Roorkee.

17.2.3 Technical Advisory Committee of Farakka Barrage Project

The TAC of Farakka Barrage Project is headed by Member (D&R), CWC, which
generally meets once every year and takes decisions about various works to be executed
for efficient and safe functioning of the project. Various problems, special studies and
related design work were referred to D&R wing from time to time. Member (D&R) held
discussions with the Farakka Barrage Project authorities from time to time and chaired
the Technical Advisory Committee meeting of Farakka Barrage Project. The jurisdiction
of Farakka Barrage Project has also been extended 40 Km on upstream and 80 Km on
downstream of Farakka Barrage for carrying out the erosion protection works of River
Ganga. 112th meeting of TAC of FBP was held from 17th and 18th November 2016 at
Farakka, West Bengal.

17.2.4 Standing Technical Advisory Committee of CSMRS

The Standing Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) was constituted under the
Chairmanship of Member (D&R), CWC for providing an overall perspective and
guidance in technical scrutiny of research schemes being undertaken at CSMRS. The
STAC is composed of 11 members drawn from various public sector institutions and is
headed by Member (D&R), CWC. 31 meetings of STAC has been held so far. The last
meeting of STAC was held on 17.4.2015 at New Delhi.

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17.3 Association with Bureau of India Standards (BIS)

Central Water Commission being an apex technical body in the water resources sector,
has been playing an important role in the formulation of standards in the field of water
resources development & management and allied areas through its participation in
activities of Water Resources Division (WRD) and Civil Engineering Division (CED) of
the BIS. The Chairman, Central Water Commission is presently the Chairman of Water
Resources Division Council (WRDC).

CWC is represented by its officers of the rank of Chief Engineer and Director in the 16
Sectional Committees of WRDC and 13 Sectional Committees of CEDC. FE&SA and
CMDD (NW&S) are the Nodal Directorates in CWC dealing with works of WRDC &
CEDC of Bureau of Indian Standards, respectively at CWC.

Since Chairman, CWC is the Chairman of WRDC, the approval of draft codes and
amendments to BIS Codes for adoption and printing are processed in CWC and
approval of Chairman is communicated to BIS. During the current year 21 draft
standards to BIS Codes have been approved by the Chairman for adoption and
printing.

17.4 International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) is a non-governmental

organisation with representation from more than 80 countries, with headquarters at New
Delhi. India is one of the founding Members of the ICID. The mission of the ICID is to
stimulate and promote the development of arts, science, techniques of engineering,
agriculture, economics, ecology and social sciences in managing irrigation, drainage,
flood control and river training applications including research and development and
capacity building, adopting comprehensive projects and promote state-of-the-art
techniques for sustainable agriculture in the world. CWC is associated with various
activities of ICID. 8 officers of CWC have been nominated for various work bodies of
ICID for the professional development and knowledge exchange.

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CHAPTER –XVIII

PUBLICITY AND PUBLICATION

18.1 Activities of Publication Division

The Offset Press in the Publication Division of Technical Documentation Dte. carried
out various printing jobs for CWC & MOWR. The press also carried out
binding/trimming works for Publications and Reports etc. which were completed
during the period from 01.04.2016 to 31.03.2017. Some of the noteworthy and
important Publications relating to Water Resources and administrative aspects of
Central Water Commission which were brought out during the above period are
mentioned below:

Sl. Name of the Job Nodal No. of No. of

No. Agency composed copies
pages
1. राजभाषा कायाान्वयन सममति की 123व ीं बैठक से हहन्दी 15 450
सींबींधिि सामग्र का मुद्रण अनुभाग
2. दरू भाष तनदे मिका (हहन्दी) के.ज.आ. हहन्दी 104 1500
अनुभाग
3. राजभाषा कायाान्वयन सममति की 124व ीं बैठक से हहन्दी 27 30
सींबींधिि सामग्र का मुद्रण अनुभाग
4. राजभाषा कायाान्वयन सममति की 124व ीं बैठक से हहन्दी 40 30
सींबींधिि सामग्र का मुद्रण अनुभाग
5. Printing of Rules & Syllabus for Estt. I 36 100
departmental examinations for
Engineering Officers of CWC
6. हहन्दी पखवाड़ा-2016 के उपऱक्ष्य में अध्यऺ, राजभाषा 1 400
केन्द्रीय जऱ आयोग की अप ऱ ववभाग
7. राजभाषा कायाान्वयन सममति की 125व ीं बैठक से हहन्दी 17 35
सींबींधिि सामग्र का मुद्रण अनुभाग

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Sl. Name of the Job Nodal No. of No. of

No. Agency composed copies
pages
8. Printing of Legal Instrument on Rivers in ISM Dte. 226 100
India, Volume-III, Part-I
9. Printing of Bilingual Internal Telephone TD Dte. 62 500
Directory 2016
10. Printing of Masking Sheets TD Dte. 4 2000
11. Printing of Study Report in pursuance of EIA Dte. 72 15
NGT Order (as per the directions of
Nation Green Tribunal)
12. Printing of APAR Forms of Group „A‟ Estt. I 16 500
Officers
13. Printing of Legal Instrument on Rivers in ISM Dte. 352 100
India, Volume-III, Part-II
14. Printing of Slip Books PCP Dte. 1 20000
15. Printing of Slip Pads PCP Dte. 1 40000
16. राजभाषा कायाान्वयन सममति की 126व ीं बैठक से हहन्दी 15 30
सींबींधिि सामग्र का मुद्रण अनुभाग
17. Printing of APAR Report Forms for Estt. I 16 200
Group „A‟ Officers
18. Printing of revised guidelines for PA (C) 64 20
submission, appraisal and acceptance of
irrigation and multipurpose projects,
2017
19. Printing of Pay Bill Central A/Cs III 4 2000
20. केन्द्रीय जऱ आयोग की राजभाषा कायाान्वयन राजभाषा 15 30
सममति की 127व ीं बैठक के कायावत्त
ृ का मद्र
ु ण ववभाग

18.2 Activities of Information System Organisation

The Information System Organisation, CWC brings out various publications on

statistics related to water resources development and management and related aspects.
The details of publication are as under:

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i. Water and Related Statistics

The publication titled “Water and Related Statistics” is brought out by CWC on biennial
basis. The important information included in the publication is as under:

• Rainfall in different meteorological sub-divisions of the country.

• Water resources potential in the river basins of India, basin-wise, storages in
India.
• Month wise storage position of important reservoirs.
• State-wise ultimate irrigation potential, basin-wise hydrological observation
Stations of Central Water commission.
• Resources Utilization including Plan-wise/ State-wise Potential created,
Potential Utilised, Achievements of Irrigation Potential of Major & Medium
Irrigation Projects. (Surface Water).
• Production Related performances & Economic Efficiency.
• State- wise and Plan-wise Financial Expenditure on Major and Medium
irrigation as well as Minor irrigation.
• Status of Coverage of Rural Habitations Under Rural Water Supply
• Details of Projects approved by Empowered Committee for inclusion under
Repair Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies during XII Plan
• Funds released to States during XII Plan scheme of Repair Renovation and
Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies
• Flood Forecasting Information & performance of various flood forecasting
stations in India
The last publication for the year 2015 was brought out in April 2015 and is available on
the website of CWC. The publication for the year 2017 is under finalisation.

ii. Hand Book on Water and Related Information

The publication titled „Hand Book on Water and Related Information” is brought out by
CWC on annual basis which inter-alia provides the following information:
 Rainfall in different Meteorological Sub-Divisions of the country
 List of new Projects under Appraisal in CWC

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 List of Projects accepted by Advisory Committee of MoWR

 List of Irrigation Projects Accepted By Planning Commission
 Number of Major, Medium and ERM Irrigation Projects by State
 Achievements of Bharat Nirman on Irrigation Potential Creation including Minor
Irrigation by State
 Central Loan Assistance (CLA)/Grant Releases on Major, Medium, ERM Projects
under AIBP
 Project-wise Irrigation Potential Created (IPC) under AIBP
 Details of Declared National Projects
 Details of Ongoing Externally Aided Irrigation Projects
 Central Releases Under the Command Area Development and Water
Management Programme by State
 Physical Progress of Flood Management Works under Flood Management
Programme by State
 Number of Water Users‟ Associations (WUAs) Formed and Area covered by State
 State Wise Water Rate for Flow Irrigation and Lift Irrigation
The last publication was brought out in January 2016.

iii. Integrated Hydrological Data Book:

Hydrological Data for non-classified basins collected from the observation sites of CWC
are compiled in the Hydrological Data Directorate of ISO for inclusion in the
publication entitled “Integrated Hydrological Data Book”. The publication contains the
following information:

 Salient features of all non-classified basins relating to location, drainage area, soil
characteristics, type of industries, principal minerals etc. average annual run off,
seasonal flow of water into river basin, water quality parameters etc.
 Description of Different River Basins,
 Gauge & Discharge details of Water at different locations of River Basins,
 Sedimentation Statistics,
 Water Quality Statistics

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 Land Use Statistics

The publication for the year 2016 containing data up to 2012-13 was brought out in July
2016. The publication for the year 2017 containing data up to 2013-14 is under
preparation.

iv. Financial Aspects of Irrigation Projects in India (Periodicity 5

Year)

This publication is brought out every five year and contains information on Financial
Aspects related to irrigation projects at All India, States/UTs & Union Government
level. The important information available in the publication is as under:
 Capital Expenditure, Working Expenses and Gross Receipts in respect of:
o Major & Medium Irrigation Projects
o Minor Irrigation Projects
o CAD Programme

 State wise status of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) - Central Loan
Assistance (CLA)/ Grant Released for Major, Medium and ERM Projects

 Number of Water Users Associations (WUAs) formed and area covered by State
 Plan wise and State wise Cumulative Irrigation Potential Created/Utilized in respect of
Major & Medium Irrigation Projects

The source of information for this publication is Financial and Revenue Accounts of the
Union and State Governments brought out by the Comptroller & Auditor General of
India and the Accountant General of the States respectively. The last publication was
brought out in December 2015 and is available on the website of CWC.

v. Financial Aspects of Flood Control, Anti Sea Erosion and

Drainage Projects (Periodicity 5 years):
This publication provides the following information:
• Distribution of revenue expenditure by minor head of account and state
• Distribution of capital expenditure by minor head of account and state
• The Quantum of Damage due to Floods/Heavy Rains

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The last publication was brought out in April 2013 and is available on the website of
CWC.

vi. Pricing of Water in Public System in India (Periodicity 5 years):

This publication provides the following information:
• Water Rates, Revenue and Operational Expenses.
• Financial Performance of Irrigation Projects in India
• State/UT‟s wise flow and lift Irrigation rates for all crops.
• State/UT‟s wise water rates (flow & lift) for specific crops viz paddy, wheat,
sugarcane, cotton etc.
• Crop in Revenue assessed and Realised for State/UT‟s
The last publication was brought out in April 2013 and is available on the website of
CWC.

18.3 Publication of Journals / bulletins

CWC publishes several technical and semi-technical journals and publications in the
field of Water Resources development. „Bhagirath‟ a quarterly semi-technical journal,
both in English and in Hindi were published separately during the year as follows:

1. Bhagirath (English) Journal: 3 Issues (Jan-Mar 16, Apr-Sep 16 & Oct-Dec 16)
2. Bhagirath (Hindi) Journal- 5 Issues (Jul-Dec 15, Jan-Mar 16, Apr-Jun-16, Jul-Sep
16 & Oct-Dec 16)

CWC is publishing Administrative News Bulletin on monthly basis to highlight

activities on CWC. 12 issues of CWC Administrative News Bulletin were brought
during April, 2016 to March, 2017.

18.4 Microfilming / Scanning of Documents

The Microfilming Unit of CWC undertakes microfilming of drawings and scanning of

documents for preservation as well as wide dessimination. The following jobs were
completed during the year 2016-17:
• Verification of 20,000 Scanned Microfilm drawings.

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• Archieving of 10 Nos. old Bhagirath Journals (English / Hindi)

• Scanning of Newspapers clippings related to water sector published in 16
Newspaper/periodicals and circulation through CWC website for wide
dissemination

18.5 Mass Awareness Activities:

The mass awareness acitivity undertaken by CWC during the period from 1st April,
2016 to 31st March, 2017 are as under:

 CWC has conducted mass awareness programme on water conservation in tribal

areas organised at the following places
(i) JoidaTaluk, Bangalore, Karnataka on 18.03.2017.
(ii) Zari village, Daman district, UT of Daman & Deu on 21.03.2017
(iii) Paderu, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 27.03,2017.

 The Central Water Commission under guidance of Ministry of Water Resources,

River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has organized a seminar “Dr.
Bhimrao Ambedkar – Multi-purpose Development of Water Resources and
Present Challenges” on 19th April 2016 at NDMC Convention Center, New Delhi.

 CWC participated in 36th India International Trade Fair (IITF) - 2016 at Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi from 14th to 27th November, 2016 on the theme “Pradhan
Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna”. CWC undertook the work for erection of the
pavilion of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation. CWC also setup a stall in the pavilion demonstrating different
exhibitory materials viz. Working models, translates, banners, posters etc.. A
working model of size 6m x 3m on the theme “Har Khet Ko Pani” was also
installed which was the central attraction of the pavilion. The interactive quiz
shows and pantomime shows were also arranged for the visitors, especially for
children during the IITF-2015. The pavilion was inaugurated on 14.11.2016 by
Shri Sanjiv Balyan, Hon‟ble Minister of State for Water Resources.

 The Central Water Commission under guidance of Ministry of Water Resources,

River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has organized a seminar “Marching
Ahead on Dr. Ambedkar‟s Path of Water Resources Management for Inclusive
Growth” on 6th December 2016 CWC Auditorium, New Library Building, R. K.
Puram, New Delhi.
 A Workshop on “Piped Irrigation Network “ was organised by CWC during 16-
17 March, 2017 at CWC Auditorium, New Delhi

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 The Jal Manthan - 3 was organized on 13th January 2017 at Vigyan Bhawan, New
Delhi. CWC has provided technical support for ornaisation of the said event.
Various aspects related to Water Resources Management in the country
discussed during the Conference. The Conference was attended by participants
from Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
and its Organizations, Various Central Ministries dealing with water, Officials
from State Governments, Representatives of Non-Governmental Organisations
and Farmers.

 The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has
launched “Jal Kranti Abhiyan” in June 2015 with a view to promote and increase
water conservation in the country. The main aim of the abhiyan was to
consolidate water conservation and management in the country through a
holistic and integrated approach involving all stakeholders making it a mass
movement. The Abhiyan will end in March 2018. CWC coordinated activities
under the Jal Gram component of the Abhiyan in 21 States/UTs in the country.
In this regards, 740 water stressed villages were identified in various district in
CWC coordinated States/UTs as Jal Grams for ensuring optimal and sustainable
provision of water with effective involvement of stakeholders. In addition, CWC
has organized 2 workshop/training in the country during 2016-17 under the
MoWR,RD&GR Plan Scheme “Information, Education and Communication
(IEC)”.

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Annexure – 5.1
List of Consultancy Projects in D&R Wing during the Year 2016-17

Sl. No. Name of Project

Construction Stage Projects
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1 Khudirampur Nallah Water Supply Scheme
Andhra Pradesh
2 Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Project
3 Manuguru Open Cast Flood Protection Embankment
Gujarat
4 Garudeshwar Weir Project
Jharkhand
5 Kharkai Barrage under Subarnarekha M.P. Project
6 Icha Dam Under Subarnarekha M.P.Project
Karnataka
7 Donimalai Iron Ore Tailing Dam
Madhya Pradesh
8 Lower Goi Project (Shaheed Bheema Nayak Sagar Project)
9 Pench Diversion Project
10 Gulab Sagar Mahan Project
11 Halon Irrigation Project
Manipur
12 Dholaithabi barrage Project
Meghalaya
13 New Umtru H.E. Project
14 Ganol H.E.Project
Mizoram
15 Tuirial H.E. Project
Odisha
16 Anandpur Barrage Project
17 Chheligada Irrigation Project
Rajasthan
18 Lhasi Medium Irrigation project

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Sl. No. Name of Project

19 Isarda Major Project
20 Kalisindh Dam Project
Uttar Pradesh
21 Arjun Sahayak Pariyojna
22 Kanhar Irrigation Project
Uttarakhand
23 Tapovan Vishnugad Project - NTPC
24 Tehri & Koteshwar H. E. Project
25 Lakhwar Multi Purpose Project
Afghanistan
26 Salma Dam Project
Bhutan
27 Punatsangchu Stage-I H.E. Project
28 Punatsangchu Stage-II H.E. Project
DPR Stage Projects
Assam
1 Rukani Sonai Irrigation Project
Chattisgarh
2 Hasdeo Bango (Minimata) Right Bank Canal Diversion Project
Jammu & Kashmir
3 Ujh Multipurpose Project (DPR)
4 Kirthi (Stage-II) H.E.Project
5 Kishanganga HE Project
6 Plan for comprehensive flood management of river Jhelum and its tributaries
7 Comprehensive Flood Protection Works of Jhelum and its Tributries, Ph-II
Mizoram
8 Tiwang H.E.Project
Orissa
9 Hirakund Dam
Sikkim
10 Kalezkhola H.E. Project(DPR)
Uttarakhand
11 Lakhwar M.P.Project

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Sl. No. Name of Project

NWDA (Gujarat & Maharashtra)
12 Par-Tapi-Narmada link Project (DPR)
Nepal
13 Sapta Kosi & Sunkosi Multi Purpose Project (DPR)
14 Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project
Bhutan
15 Kuri Gongri H. E. Project
Sp. Problem Projects
Bihar
1 Kohira Dam, Kaimoor leakages from Spillway bay
Chattisgarh
2 Minimata (Hasdeo) Bango Project
Goa
3 Salauli Dam - Stability analysis
Himachal Pradesh
4 Jeori Small H.E.Project
Jammu & Kashmir
5 Mitigation of floods in river Jhelum
Jharkhand
6 North Koel Project
Madhya Pradesh
7 Indira Sagar Project - Re-designed of Energy Dissipation Arrangement
8 Shayamri Project
9 Runj Medium Irrigation Project
Maharashtra
10 Shelgaon Barrage Medium Project
Odisha
11 Kanupur Irrigation Project
12 Hirakund Dam – Provision of Additional Spillways
13 Subarnrekha Main Canal Irrigation Project - Slope Protection measures for Right Bank
Punjab
14 Rajasthan Feeder, Indira Gandhi Main Canal and Sirhind Feeder
Rajasthan

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Sl. No. Name of Project

15 Rehabilitation of Garada Dam
Sikkim
16 Land slide dam on Kanka River in Sikkim
Uttarakhand
17 Longitudinal connectivity of Jelum Tamak HE Project
18 Giri H.E Project

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Annexure-7.1

List of the Irrigation / Multipurpose Projects Accepted by the Advisory

Committee of MoWR,RD&GR during 2016-17

Sl. Project Name State Major/ Est. Cost Irrigation

No. Medium (Rs. in Benefits
Crore) (in Ha)
1 Arjun Sahayak Pariyojna Uttar Major, 2593.93 59,485
Pradesh Revised (PL 2015)
2 Sulwade Jamphal Kanoli Lift Maharastra Major, New 2374.46 52,720
Irrigation Scheme (PL 2014-15)
3 Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link Bihar Major. New 4900.00 2,10,516
Project (PL 2015-16)
4 Sardar Sarovar Narmada Gujarat Major, 3rd 54772.94 17,92,000
Project RCE (PL 2014-15)
5 Revised Cost Estimate of Himachal Medium, 156.31 6,471
Nadaun Area Medium Pradesh Revised (PL 2015)
Irrigation Project
6 Ken Betwa Link Project Uttar Major, New 18057.08 6,35,661
(Phase-I) Pradesh (PL 2015-16)
7 Bhaunrat Dam Project Uttar Medium, 612.78 16,000
Pradesh New (2015-16)
8 Project for Providing Uttar Medium, 246.8433 4,400
Irrigation Facilities to 15 Pradesh New (PL 2015-16)
Villages of Babina Block
9 Burhai Reservoir Project Jharkhand Major, New 1520.87 33,500
(PL 2016-17)
10 Bateswarsthan Ganga Pump Bihar Major, RCE 828.80 27,603
Canal Scheme, Phase-I (PL 2015-16)
11 Arpa Bhaisajhar Barrage Chhattisgarh Major, New 1141.90 25,000
Project (PL 2014-15)
12 Pawai Irrigation Project Madhya Medium, 261.54 9,952
Pradesh New (PL 2009)
13 Chandrakeshar Dam Project Madhya Major, ERM 15.63 5,000
Pradesh (PL 2015)

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Sl. Project Name State Major/ Est. Cost Irrigation

No. Medium (Rs. in Benefits
Crore) (in Ha)
14 Rajasthan Water Sector Rajasthan Major, ERM 3009.16 1,72,988
Restructuring Project For (PL 2016)
Desert Area (RWSRPD)
15 Grand Anicut Canal System Tamil Nadu Major, ERM 2298.75 1,00,191
(PL 2014-15)
16 Sukhahar Medium Irrigation Himachal Medium, 153.8 5,572
Project Pradesh ERM (PL 2015)
17 Medium Irrigation Project to Himachal Medium, 194.474 5,957
various Pachayats of Pradesh New (PL 2016)
Jwalamukhi area of district
Kangra
18 Renukaji Dam Project Himachal Multipurpose 4596.76 -
Pradesh (Drinking (PL 2015-16
Water &
Power)
19 North Koel Reservoir Project Bihar & Major, RCE 2391.37 1,11,521
Jharkhand (PL 2016-17)

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Annexure - 7.2

List of the Flood Control Schemes Accepted by the Advisory Committee of

MoWR,RD&GR during 2016-17

Sl. Project Name State Est. Cost Flood Protection

No. (in Crore
Rs.)
1 Scheme for protection of Gaura-Saifabad Uttar Pradesh 33.9885 Area Protected-6435
embankment between Km. 3.00 to 4.40 on (PL 2012) Ha
left bank of River-Ghaghra in district-Basti Population Benefitted-
1,30,000 Nos.
2 Scheme for construction of 7nos. Spurs at Uttar Pradesh 29.5997 Area Protected- 15850
Km. 12.500, 13.200, 14.200, 15.100, 15.750, (PL 2012) Ha
16.200 & 16.600 of Kalwari-Rampur Bund Population Benefitted-
on left bank of river Ghaghra in the district- 1,80,000 Nos
Basti, UP
3 Protection of Villages Durgapur, Domgaon, Assam 125.2100 Area Protected-6200
Dababeel, Chotonilibari, Debargaon, (PL 2014-15) Ha
Dangaigaon, Bhirengaon, Bherbheri,
Rowmari, Khagrabari, Sanyashiguri, Uttar-
Popragaon and Popragaon from the erosion
of River Aie (R/B)
4 Assam Integrated Flood and Erosion Risk Assam 53.8195 Area Protected- 39600
Management Project-Tranche-II-Estimated (PL 2014-15) Ha
Cost: Rs. 53.8195 Cr
5 Rato River Flood Management Scheme Bihar 109.8400 Area Protected- 60 Sq
(PL 2014) Km.
Population Benefitted-
50,000 Nos.
6 Protection Work for Villagge Patter Tola to Bihar 57.9520 Area Protected-52000
Kamala Kani near U/S Spur No.12 (PL 2015) Ha
7 Anti Erosion Work from Hardeotola to Bihar 65.6700 Area Protected-109.1
Khatti (PL 2015) Ha
8 Construction of Earthen Bundh fro Bihar 53.8587 Area Protected-2100
Ahraulidan (U.P.) Bundh to Guide Bundh (PL 2015) Ha
of Bettian- Gopalganj Bridge under flood
control Division, Thakaraha Camp, District:
Gopal Ganj (Bihar)
9 Sustainable Coastal Protection and Karnataka 374.0900 Coastalline of 24 Km
Management Investment Programme Protected
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Sl. Project Name State Est. Cost Flood Protection

No. (in Crore
Rs.)
10 Assam Integrated Flood & Riverbank Assam 125.9950 Area Protected-6271
Erosion Risk Management Project (PL 2015-16) Ha
(Kajiranga Sub-Project) (AIFRERMP) Population Benefitted-
Golaghat District 120 Th. Nos.
11 Assam Integrated Flood and Riverbank Assam 74.9574 Area Protected- 60 Th.
Erosion Risk Management Project, (PL 2015-16) Ha
Palasbari Reach-Tranche-II (AIFRERMP) Population Benefitted-
Approximately 60 Th.
Nos.
12 Assam Integrated Flood and River Bank Assam 74.3762 Area Protected -38700
Erosion Risk Management Project for Gumi (PL 2015-16) Ha
and its Downstream Area-Tranche-II Population Benefitted-
(AIFRERMP) 3 Lakh Nos.
13 Project Proposal for Swan River Flood Punjab 210.2300 Area Protected -776 Ha
Management and Integrated Land (PL 2014) Population Benefitted-
Development Project Starting From Punjab 367900 Nos. in 47
Boundry (D/S of Santokhgarh Bridge) to its villages
Confluence Point with River Sutlej at U/S
Thana Bridge Near Sri Anandpur Sahib
including D/S Flood Protection Works in
District Roopnagar
14 Scheme for Raising & Strengthening of Uttar Pradesh 37.4956 Area Protected -8217
Kharagpur Shahpur Sopai Bund on Left of (PL 2013) Ha
River-Ghaghra & Right Bank of River Population Benefitted-
Kuwano in District-Gorakhpur 10 Th. Nos.
15 Project Estimate for Consideration of Uttar Pradesh 38.1500 Area Protected -2838
Pumping Station for Drainage of Flood (PL 2013) Ha
Water from Protected Side Near Tarkulani Population Benefitted-
Regulator at Km. 30.300 of Maluni Bund on 32 Th. Nos.
Left Bank of River Rapti in Distt.
Gorakhpur
16 Project estimate of construction of ring Bihar 92.3123 Area Protected -315 Ha
bund for protection work of Sitabdiara (PL 2015) Population Benefitted-
village (Birth Place of lok Nayak Jaiprakash 12600 Nos.
Narayan)
17 Project estimate of construction of ring Uttar Pradesh 40.4976 Area Protected -5340
bund for protection work of Sitabdiara (PL 2013) Ha
village (Birth Place of lok Nayak Jaiprakash Population Benefitted-
Narayan) and village group of 57170 Nos.
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Sl. Project Name State Est. Cost Flood Protection

No. (in Crore
Rs.)
18 Protection of Kolbari and Lolity area from Assam 34.6466 Area Protected -10800
the erosion of river Brahmaputra (PL 2014-15) Ha
(Construction of three Nos. of Spurs and a Population Benefitted-
Check Dam) 100000 Nos.
19 Construction of anti-erosion works in Bihar 56.0562 Area Protected -3000
between km 0.00 to km 7.30 of left bank of (PL 2015) Ha
river Ganga near Mathar Diara ( Munger Population Benefitted-
Ghat to Tikarampur) in the districts of 200,000 Nos.
Begusarai, Khagaria and Munger (Bihar)
20 Counstruction of Marginal Bund on Left Uttar Pradesh 134.6000 Area Protected -3000
Bank of River Ganga from Jajmau Bridge to (PL 2014) Ha
Shuklaganj old bridge from Km. 0.000 to Population Benefitted-
Km 5.000 287525Nos.

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Annexure - 7.3

The list of H.E Project accepted by TEC during 2016-17

Sl No. Project Name State Capacity (MW)

1. Lower Kopilli Assam 120
2. Kiru J&K 624
3. Turga PSP West Bengal 1000
4, Kwar J&K 540
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Annexure - 7.4

Present status of projects declared as National Projects

Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Year-wise Central Status

No. Project 2) Power (MW) Assistance released
3)Storage (MAF) under Scheme of
National Project
(in crores Rs.)
1. Gosikhurd, 1) 2.50 lakh 2008-09(450.00) Project is under
Maharashtra 2) 3 MW 2009-10(720.00) execution.
3) 0.93 MAF 2010-11(1412.94)
2011-12(NIL)
2012-13(405.00)
2014-15(NIL)
2015-16(NIL)
2016-17(NIL)
Total= 2987.94
2. Shahpur Kandi, 1) 0.37 lakh 2009-10(10.80) Project is under
Punjab 2) 168 MW 2010-11(15.236) execution.
3) 0.012MAF 2011-12(NIL)
2012-13(NIL)
2014-15(NIL)
2015-16(NIL)
2016-17(NIL)
Total= 26.036
3. Teesta Barrage, 1) 9.23 lakh 2009-10(NIL) Project is under
West Bengal 2) 1000 MW 2010-11(81.00) execution.
3) Barrage 2011-12(97.20)
2012-13(NIL)
2014-15(NIL)
2015-16(NIL)
2016-17(NIL)
Total= 178.20
4. Renuka, HP 1) Drinking water - Under appraisal in
2) 40 MW CWC/CEA.
3) 0.404 MAF
5. LakhwarVyasi, 1) 0.34 lakh - Project is accepted for
Uttarakhand 2) 420 MW investment for an
3) 0.325 MAF amount of Rs. 3966.51
Cr by Investment
Clearance Committee of
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Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Year-wise Central Status

No. Project 2) Power (MW) Assistance released
3)Storage (MAF) under Scheme of
National Project
(in crores Rs.)
6. Kishau, HP/ 1) 0.97 Lakh - Under appraisal in
Uttarakhand 2) 600 MW CWC/CEA.
3) 1.04 MAF
7. Ken Betwa, 1) 6.35 lakh - DPR for Phase – I with
Madhya 2) 78 MW estimated cost of Rs.
Pradesh 3) 2.18 MAF 18057.08 crore (2015-16
PL) was accepted in
129th meeting of TAC
held on 08.07.2016
subject to statutory
clearance.

DPR of Phase-II is
under appraisal in
CWC.
8. Bursar, J&K 1) 1 lakh (indirect) - Under appraisal in
2) 1230 MW CWC/CEA.
3) 1 MAF
9. Gyspa Project, 1) 0.50 lakh ha - DPR under preparation
HP 2) 300 MW by Govt. of Himachal
3) 0.74 MAF Pradesh.
10. 2nd Ravi Vyas Harness water flowing - Under PFR stage
Link, Punjab across border of about
.58 MAF in non-
monsoon period
11. Ujh 1) 0.32 lakh - #
Multipurpose 2) 212 MW
Project, J&K 3) 0.82 MAF
# Project was agreed “In Principal” by the Advisory Committee of MoWR, RD & GR in its
131st Meeting held on 17.11.2016. However, due to issue of large submergence by the project,
It was decided that a team shall visit the project site and explore the alternate options with
reduced submergence/displacement along with minimum loss of power and irrigation
benefits, so that the potential of east flowing river may be fully utilised, as envisaged in Indus
Water Treaty. Accordingly, A team was constituted in December, 2016. The Team submitted
its report in May, 2017 with suggestion for reduction in Full Reservoir Level of Dam by 6m.
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Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Year-wise Central Status

No. Project 2) Power (MW) Assistance released
3)Storage (MAF) under Scheme of
National Project
(in crores Rs.)
12. Kulsi Dam 1) 22,000 ha. - Under appraisal in
Project, Assam 2) 55 MW CWC/CEA.
3) 0.28 MAF
13. Noa-Dehang 1) 3605 ha. - Under appraisal in
Dam Project, 2) 71 MW CWC/CEA.
Arunanchal 3) 0.26 MAF
Pradesh

14. Upper Siang, 1) Indirect - DPR under preparation

Arunanchal 2) 9750 MW
Pradesh 3) 1.44 MAF
4) Flood moderation
15. Saryu Nahar 1) 14.04(NP comp. 4.73) 2012-13 (67.98) Project is under
Pariyojna, 2) - 2013-14 (380.75) execution.
Uttar Pradesh 3) Barrage 2014-15 (210.855)
2015-16(500.00)
2016-17(62.00)
Total = 1221.585
16. Indirasagar 1) 4.68 lakh ha 2014-15 (250.00) Project is under
Polavaram, 2) 960 MW 2015-16(590.00) execution.
Andhra 3) 23.44 TMC of water to 2016-17(2514.70)
Pradesh Vizag city for drinking Total = 3354.70
and Industrial Purpose
and Diversion of 84.70
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Annexure - 8.1

State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Projects under General Monitoring - Target &
Achievements of Monitoring Visits during 2016-17

Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Status of

No Medium/ ERM Report
ANDHRA PRADESH/ TELANGANA
1 1-Peddagedda Reservoir Medium
Project-AP
2 2-Godavari Lift Irrigation Major i) 17-18.05.2018 Issued
Scheme-TS ii) 13-14.02.2017 Issued
3 3- KLRS Pulichintala Major
Project &Krishna Delta
Modernization Scheme
including Pulichintala
Dam Project (New)-AP
4 4-Pulivendula Branch Major
Canal-AP
5 5-Tungabhadra high level Major
canal stage -II-AP
TOTAL- 05
BIHAR
6 1-North Koel Reservoir-IS Major
7 2-Bateswar Asthan Ganga Major 26.09.2016 Issued
Pump Canal Phase-I -IS
Batane Reservoir Project -
TOTAL- 02
GUJARAT
8 1-Und-II Medium 17-02.20`7
Total-01
HIMACHAL PRADESH
9 1-Phina Singh Irrigation Medium 22.06.2016 Issued
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Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Status of

No Medium/ ERM Report
10 2-Nadaun Area Medium Medium 23.06.2016 Issued
Irrigation Project
TOTAL-02
JHARKHAND
11 1-Ajoy BarrageProject Major
12 2-Dhansinghtoli Res. Medium
Project
13 3-Katri Res.Project Medium
14 4-Nakti Res. Project Medium
15 5-PunasiRes.Project Medium
16 6-Kans Reservoir Medium
TOTAL-06
KARANATAKA
17 1-Hirehalla Medium
18 2-Amarja Medium
19 3-Bennathora Major
20 4-Lower Mullamari Medium
21 5-Sri Rameshwara Lift Major
Irrigation
TOTAL-05
KERALA
22 1-Idamalayar Irri. Project Major
TOTAL-01
MAHARASHTRA
23 1-Wakod Irrigation Project Medium
24 2-Kirmiri Darur Lift Medium
Irrigation Scheme
25 3-Sonapur Tomta Lift Medium
Irrigation Scheme

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No Medium/ ERM Report
26 4-Chilhewadi Irrigation Medium
Project
27 5-Haranghat Lift Irrigation Medium
Scheme
28 6-Kamani Tanda Medium Medium
Irrigation Project
29 7-Ghungshi Barrage Medium
Medium Irigation Project
30 8-Shelgaon Barrage project Medium 22.9.2016 Issued
31 9-Urmodi Irrigation Major
Project
32 10-Tembhu Lift Irrigation Major
Project
33 11-Bodwad Parisar Major 22.06.2016 Issued
Sinchan Yojna
34 12-Maharashtra Water Major
sector Improvement
Project (MWSIP) (World
Bank Aided)-ERM
35 13- Purna Barrage (Ner Medium
Dhamana) Irrigation
Project.
36 14-Upper Pravara Major
TOTAL-14
MEGHALAYA
37 1-Rongoi Valley Medium
Total-01
NAGALAND
38 1-D'zuza irrigation scheme Medium
TOTAL_01
RAJASTHAN
39 1-Takli Irrigation Cum Medium

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Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Status of

No Medium/ ERM Report
Drinking Water Project
40 2-Gagrin Irrigation Project Medium
41 3-Piplad Irrigation Project Medium
42 4-Lhasi Irrigation Project Medium
TOTAL-04
UTTAT PRADESH
43 1-Bhupali Pump Canal Major
44 2-Kanhar Irrigation Project Major
45 3-Restoring capacity of Major
Western Gandak Canal
system – ERM
TOTAL-03
WEST BENGAL
46 1-Beko Irrigation scheme Major
47 2-Khairabera Irrigation Major
Scheme
Total-02
Monitoring Target by(FU) 47 8 7

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Annexure - 8.2
State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Projects under AIBP - Target & Achievements of
Monitoring Visits during 2016-17

Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Status of Report

No Medium/
ERM

ANDHRA PRADESH
1 Yerrakalva Res. Med. 14.07.2016 Issued
2 Tadipudi LIS Maj. 25.04.2016 Issued
3 Pushkara LIS Maj. i) 26.04.2016 Issued
ii) 23.03.2017
4 Gundlakdamma Maj. i) 13.07.2016 Issued
ii) 15.03.2017 Issued
5 Thotapally Barrage Maj. i) 04-08.07.2016 Issued
ii) 18.02.2017 Issued
6 Tarakarama thirtha Med. i) 04-08.07.2016 Issued
Sagaram ii) 18.2.2017 Issued
7 Musurumilli Med. 24.03.2017
8 Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Maj.
Maddigedda Res. Project 16.07.2016 Issued
TOTAL=08

ASSAM
9 Dhansiri Maj. i) 05.05.2016 Issued
ii) 17.10.2016
iii) 02.11.2016
iv) 18.02.2017
10 Champamati Maj. i) 29.04.2016 Issued
ii) 23.08.2016
11 Borolia Med. i) 03.05.2016 Issued
ii) 23.03.2017
12 Burhi Dihing lift Med.
Mod. Of Jamuna-ERM
TOTAL=04

BIHAR
13 Western Kosi Maj.
14 Durgawati Maj. 18.05.2016 Issued
Bansagar
15 Batane Med.
16 Punpun Maj. 20.05.2016 Issued

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No Medium/
ERM

Eastern Kosi Canal

System-ERM
TOTAL=04

CHHATISGARH
17 Kelo Project Maj. 23-25.06.2016 Issued
18 Kharung ERM
19 Sutiapat Med. 23-25.06.2016 Issued
20 Maniyari Tank (ERM) Maj 23-25.06.2016 Issued
TOTAL=04

GOA
21 Tillari Maj. 18.05.2016
TOTAL=01

GUJARAT
22 Sardar Sarovar Maj. i) 25-26.10.2016 i) Issued
ii) 25-27.05.2016
iii) 21-23.02.2017
TOTAL=01

HIMACHAL PRADESH
23 Shahnehar Irr. Project Maj.
24 Sidhata Med.
25 Balh Vally (Left Bank) Med.
TOTAL=03

JAMMU & KASHMIR

26 Mod. of Ranbir Canal* ERM
27 Mod. of New Pratap ERM
Canal*
28 Rajpora Lift Med. 17-18.05.2016
29 Tral Lift Med. 17-18.05.2016 Issued
30 Mod. Of Dadi Canal ERM
31 Mod. Kandi Canal Med
32 Prakachik Khows Canal Med. 19.05.2016 Issued
33 Mod. Of Ahji Canal ERM
34 Restoration & Mod. Of ERM 25.05.2016 Issued
Main Ravi Canal
TOTAL=09

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No Medium/
ERM

JHARKHAND
35 Gumani Med.
36 Sonua Med.
37 Surangi Med.
38 Upper Sankh Med.
39 Panchkhero Med.
40 Subernarekha Maj 25-27.05.2016 Issued
Multipurpose
TOTAL=06

KARNATAKA
41 Upper Krishna St.I Maj.
42 Malaprabha Maj.
43 Karanja Maj. 09.05.2016 Issued
44 Upper Krishna St.II Maj.
45 Varahi Maj.
46 Dudhganga Maj.
47 Mod. Canal System of ERM
Bhadra Reservoir Canal
System (ERM)
48 Hipparagi LIS Maj.
49 Restoration ERM
Bhimasamundra Tank
50 Bhima LIS Maj. i) 11.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 18-19.01.2017
51 Guddada Malapura Lift Med
52 Upper Tunga Irrigation Major i) 05.05.2016 i) Issued
Project ii) 18-19.01.2017
53 Sri Rameswar Irrigation Major 06.05.2016 Issued
54 NLBc System Project(New ERM 29-31.12.2016
ERM)
TOTAL=14

KERALA
55 Muvattupuzha Maj. 26.04.2016 Issued
56 Karapuzha Med. 28.04.2016 Issued
57 Kanhirapuzha ERM
58 Chitturpuzha ERM
TOTAL=04

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No Medium/
ERM

MADHYA PRADESH
59 Indira Sagar Unit II (Ph I Maj. 10.05.2016 Issued
&II)
Indira Sagar Canal Ph. III 11.05.2016 Issued
Indira Sagar Unit IV 12.05.2016 Issued
Indira Sagar Unit V 10.05.2016 Issued
Bansagar Unit-II
60 Sindh Phase II Maj. 13.05.2016 Issued
61 Mahi Maj. i) 15.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 10.01.2017
62 Bariarpur LBC Maj. 15.05.2016 Issued
63 Bawanthadi Maj.
64 Mahan Maj.
65 Omkareshwar Ph - I Maj.
Omkareshwar, Ph.-II 13.05.2016 Issued
Omkareshwar, Ph.-III 14.05.2016 Issued
Omkareshwar, Ph.-IV 15.05.2016 Issued
66 Bargi Diversion Ph - I Maj. 10.05.2016 Issued
Bargi Diversion Ph -I I 10.05.2016 Issued
Bargi Diversion Ph -I I I 10.05.2016 Issued
Bargi Diversion Ph-IV 10.05.2016 Issued
67 Pench Div-I Maj. 07-08.05.2016 Issued
68 Upper Beda Maj.
69 Punasa lift Maj.
70 Lower Goi Maj.
71 Jobat Med
72 Sagar(Sagad) Med. 10.05.2016 Issued
73 Singhpur Med. 11.05.2016 Issued
74 Sanjay Sagar (Bah) Med. 09-11.05.2016 Issued
75 Mahuar Med. 13.05.2016 Issued
TOTAL=17

MAHARASHTRA
76 Gosikhurd [NP] Maj.
77 Waghur Maj. i) 21.09.2016 i) Issued
ii) 20.05.2016 ii) Issued
78 Upper Manar Med.
79 Upper Pen Ganga Maj. 28.04.2016 Issued

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No Medium/
ERM

Bawanthadi [IS] i) 13.05.2016 i) Issued

ii) 16.01.2017
80 Lower Dudhna Maj. i) 14.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 16.12.2016
Tillari 18.05.2016 Issued
81 Warna Maj. 01.06.2016 Issued
82 Punad Maj.
83 Lower Wardha Maj. i) 14.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 17.01.2017
84 Khadakpurna Maj. 19.05.2016 Issued
85 Dongargaon Med. 23.05.2016 Issued
86 Gul Med.
87 Bembla Maj. 24-25.05.2016 Issued
88 Uttermand Med.
89 Sangola Branch Canal Maj. 19.05.2016 Issued
90 Tarali Maj. 17.05.2016 Issued
91 Dhom Balakwadi Maj. 16.05.2016 Issued
92 Morna (Gureghar) Med. 31.05.2016 Issued
93 Arjuna Med. 20.05.2016 Issued
94 Lower Pedhi Maj.
95 Upper Kundalika Med 28.04.2016 Issued
96 Wang Project Med 31.05.2016 Issued
97 Lower Panzara Med i) 22=23.09.2016 i) Issued
ii) 18.05.2016 ii) Issued
98 Aruna Med 21.05.2016 Issued
99 Krishna Koyana Lift Maj. 18.05.2016 Issued
100 Naradave Med 23.05.2016 Issued
(Mahammadwadi)
101 Gadnadi Med 22.05.2016 Issued
102 Kudali Med 30.05.2016 Issued
Nandur Madhmeshwar i) 17.05.2016 i) Issued
Ph-II ii) 04-05.07.2016 ii) Issued
TOTAL=27

MANIPUR
103 Khuga Maj.
104 Thoubal Maj. i) 12.05.2016 Issued
ii) 25.08.2016
iii) 21-23.02.2017

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No Medium/
ERM

105 Dolaithabi Barrage Med. i) 12.05.2016 Issued

ii) 26.08.2016
iii) 12-14.12.2016
iv) 21-23.02.2017
TOTAL=03

ORISSA
106 Upper Indravati(KBK) Maj. i) 26.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 04.08.2016 ii) Issued
107 Subernarekha Maj. i) 20.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 09-11.03.2017 ii) Issued
108 Rengali Maj.
109 Anandpur Barr./ ERM 23.06.2016 Issued
Integrated Anandpur Barr.
110 Lower Indra(KBK) Maj. i) 28-29.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 11.02.2017 ii) Issued
111 Lower Suktel(KBK) Maj. 29.04.2016 Issued
112 Telengiri(KBK) Maj. 13.05.2016 Issued
113 RET Irrigation(KBK) Med. i) 14.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 11.02.2017
114 Kanupur Maj. 24.06.2016 Issued
115 Chheligada Dam Med.
116 Rukura-Tribal Med i) 05.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 06.08.2016 ii) Issued
TOTAL=11

PUNJAB
117 Shahpur Kandi dam (N.P) Maj. 21.12.2016 Issued
118 Kandi Canal Extension ERM i) 11.05.2016 i) Issued
(Ph.II) ii) 20.07.2016 ii) Issued
iii) 14.02.2017 iii) Issued
119 Rehabilitation of Ist Patiala ERM i) 06.05.2016 i) Issued
Feeder and Kotla Branch ii) 19.07.2016 ii) Issued
Project iii) 15.02.2017 iii) Issued
120 Relining of Rajasthan ERM
Feeder Cannal & Sirhind
Feeder
TOTAL=04

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No Medium/
ERM

RAJASTHAN
121 IGNP Stage-II Maj.
122 Narmada Canal Maj. 23-24.05.2016 Issued
123 Mod. of Gang Canal ERM 09-11.06.2016 Issued
TOTAL=03

TELANGANA
124 Indiramma FFC of SRSP ERM 06.04.2016 Issued
125 SRSP St.II ERM i) 18.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 09.03.2017
126 Ralivagu Med. i) 25.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 20.02.2017 ii) Issued
127 Gollavagu Med. i) 25.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 21.02.2017 ii) Issued
128 Mathadivagu Med. i) 27.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 07.02.2017 ii) Issued
129 Peddavagu at Med. i) 26.04.2016 i) Issued
Jagannathpur ii) 08.02.2017 ii) Issued
130 J. Chokka Rao LIS Maj i) 17-18.05.2016 i) Issued
ii) 13-14.02.2017 ii) Issued
131 Neelwai (Peddavagu) Med. i) 25.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 20.02.2017
132 Sri Komaram Bheem Med. i) 26.04.2016 i) Issued
ii) 08.02.2017 ii) Issued
133 Palemvagu Med. i) 13.07.2016 i) Issued
ii) 13.02.2017 ii) Issued
134 Rajiv Bhima LIS Maj 10.03.2017 Issued
TOTAL=11

TRIPURA
135 Manu Med.
136 Gumti Med.
137 Khowai Med.
TOTAL=03

UTTAR PRADESH
138 Saryu Nahar NP Maj 07-10.03.2017
139 Bansagar Canal Maj. 25-27.04.2016 Issued
140 Mod. of Lachhura Dam ERM

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No Medium/
ERM

141 Improving Irr. Intensity of ERM

Hardoi Branch System
142 Madhya Ganga Canal Ph- Maj. i) 05-06.05.2016 i) Issued
II ii) 10-12.04.2017
143 Kachnoda Dam Maj.
144 Arjun Shyak Maj. 02-03.05.2016 Issued
145 Restoring Cap of Sarda ERM
Sahayak [NP]
TOTAL=08

WEST BENGAL
146 Teesta Barrage [N.P] Maj.
147 Tatko Med.
148 Patloi Med.
149 Subernrekha Barrage ++ Maj.
TOTAL=04
Grand Total 149 155 118

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Annexure - 8.3
State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Inter-State Projects to be Monitored by CWC
(HQ) during 2016-17

Sl. Name of Project Major/ Medium/ States Remarks

No. ERM

1 Subernarekha Multipurpose Major Jharkhand

Irrigation project (Orissa,W.B)
2 Western Kosi Canal Major Bihar (Jharkhand)
3 Batane Irrigation Project Medium Bihar (Jharkhand)
4 Bansagar Canal (UP) Major Uttar Pradesh
(M.P)
5 Indira sagar Polavaram Major Andhra Pradesh
(Orissa)
6 Dudhganga project Major Karnataka
(Maharashtra)
7 Subernarekha irrigation Major Orissa (Jharkhand)
project
8 Rajasthan Feeder Canal Major Rajasthan (Punjab)
9 Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Major Gujarat (Rajasthan)
10 Narmada Project Major Rajasthan (Gujarat)
11 Bawanthadi (IS) Major Maharashtra (M.P)
12 Tillari # Major Goa (Maharashtra)
13 Bansagar Canal (MP) Major M.P (Uttar
Pradesh)

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Annexure - 8.4
State-wise Summary of Monitoring Visits to projects under AIBP - Targets and
Achievements during 2016-17

Sl. Name of the State Target Achievement

No.
1 A.P. 8 13
2 Assam 4 9
3 Bihar 4 2
4 Chattisgarh 4 3
5 Goa 1 1
6 Gujarat 1 3
7 Himachal Pradesh 3 0
8 J&K 9 4
9 Jharkhand 6 1
10 Karnataka 14 7
11 Kerala 4 2
12 M.P. 17 22
13 Maharashtra 27 32
14 Manipur 3 7
15 Odisha 11 15
16 Punjab 4 7
17 Rajasthan 3 2
18 Telangana 11 20
19 Tripura 3 0
20 U.P. 8 5
21 West Bengal 4 0
Total 149 155

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Annexure - 8.5
Details of Completed Projects Under AIBP as on 31.03.2017
Sl. No State/Project Name Year of Inclusion Year of
in AIBP Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH
1. Sriramsagar St.I 1996-97 2005-06
2. Cheyyeru(Annamaya) 1996-97 2003-04
3. Priyadarshini Jurala 1997-98 2006-07
4. Somasila 1997-98 2006-07
5. Nagarjunsagar 1998-99 2005-06
6. Madduvalasa 1998-99 2005-06
7. Gundalavagu 2000-01 2006-07
8. Maddigedda 2000-01 2006-07
9. Vamsdhara St-II Ph I 2003-04 2008-09
10. Veligallu 2006-07 2008-09
11. Alisagar LIS 2006-07 2006-07
12. Guthpa LIS 2006-07 2008-09
13. Swarnamukhi 2005-06 2008-09
ASSAM
14. Pahumara 1996-97 2008-09
15. Hawaipur 1996-97 2006-07
16. Rupahi lift 1996-97 2001-02
17. Kallonga @ 1996-97 2006-07
18. Boradikarai 1997-98 2004-05
19. Mod. of Jamuna Irr. 2001-02 2008-09
20. Intg. Irr. Scheme in Kallong Basin 1997-98 2006-07
BIHAR
21. Upper Kiul 1996-97 2006-07
22. Orni Reservoir 1997-98 2006-07
23. Bilasi Reservoir 1997-98 2000-01
24. Sone Modernisation 1998-99 2008-09
25. Restoration of Kosi Barrage and its 2008-09 2010-11
appurtenants for sustaining created
irrigation Potential
CHHATISGARH
26. Hasdeo Bango 1997-98 2006-07
27. Shivnath Diversion 1997-98 2002-03
28. Jonk Diversion 1999-2000 2006-07
29. Barnai 2002-03 2006-07
30. Mahanadi Res. Pr. 2005-06 2010-11
31 Minimata (Hasdeo Bango Ph. IV) 2007-08 2010-11

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31 Koserteda in AIBP
2002-03 Completion
2013-14
GOA
33. Salauli 1997-98 2006-07
GUJARAT
34. Jhuj 1996-97 1999-2000
35. Sipu 1996-97 1999-2000
36. Mukteshwar 1996-97 2006-07
37. Harnav - II 1996-97 1997-98
38. Umaria 1996-97 1996-97
39. Damanganga 1997-98 1999-2000
40. Karjan 1997-98 1999-2000
41. Sukhi 1997-98 1999-2000
42. Deo 1997-98 1997-98
43. Watrak 1997-98 1999-2000
44. Aji-IV 2000-01 2009-10
45. Ozat-II 2000-01 2009-10
46. Bhadar-II 2002-03 2010-11
47. Brahmini-II 2000-01 2008-09
HARYANA
48 Gurgaon Canal 1996-97 2003-04
49 WRCP 1996-97 2006-07
HIMACHAL PRADESH
50 Changer LIS 2000-01 2011-12
JAMMU & KASHMIR
51. Marwal Lift* 1996-97 2006-07
52. Lethpora Lift* 1996-97 2006-07
53. Koil Lift* 1996-97 2006-07
54. Mod. of Kathua Canal 1999-2000 2006-07
55. Igophey Irr. Pr. 2000-01 2006-07
56. Mod. of Zaingir Canal 2001-02 2006-07
57. Mod. Of Martand Canal 2006-07 2010-11
58. Mod. Of Mav Khul 2006-07 2010-11
59. Rafiabad High Lift Irr. 2001-02 2010-11
60 Mod. of Babul Canal 1997-98 2011-12
JHARKHAND
61. Latratu 1997-98 2002-03
62. Tapkara Reservoir 1997-98 2002-03
63. Kansjore 1997-98 2010-11
KARNATAKA
64. Hirehalla 1996-97 2006-07

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65. Maskinallah in AIBP
2002-03 Completion
2003-04
66. Votehole 2007-08 2008-09
67. Gandorinala 2001-02 2010-11
68. Ghatparbha
KERALA
69. Kallada 1996-97 2004-05
MADHYA PRADESH
70. Bansagar Unit-I (Dam) 1996-97 2010-11
71. Upper Wainganga 1996-97 2002-03
72. Sindh Phase I 1999-2000 2006-07
73. Urmil RBC 2000-01 2002-03
74. Banjar 2000-01 2002-03
Rajghat Unit - I (DAM) 1998-99 2004-05
MAHARASHTRA
75. Surya 1996-97 2006-07
76. Bhima 1997-98 2006-07
77. Upper Tapi 1997-98 2004-05
78. Upper Wardha 1997-98 2008-09
79. Wan 1998-99 2005-06
80. Jayakwadi Stage-II 2000-01 2004-05
81. Vishnupuri 2000-01 2005-06
82. Bahula 2000-01 2006-07
83. Krishna 2002-03 2008-09
84. Kukadi 2002-03 2008-09
85. Hetwane 2002-03 2008-09
86. Chaskaman 2002-03 2008-09
87. Purna 2006-07 2008-09
88. Nandur Madhmeshwar -Ph - I 2006-07 2008-09
89. Wan - II 2006-07 2008-09
90. Pothra Nalla 2006-07 2008-09
91. Tajnapur LIS 2006-07 2008-09
92. Lalnalla 2006-07 2008-09
93. Kar 2006-07 2008-09
94. Arunavati 2006-07 2008-09
95. Sapan 2007-08 2009-10
96. Utawali 2006-07 2008-09
97. Khadakwasla 2002-03 2004-05
98. Kadvi 2002-03 2004-05
99. Kasarsai 2002-03 2004-05
100. Jawalgaon 2002-03 2004-05

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Sl. No State/Project Name Year of Inclusion Year of

101. Kumbhi in AIBP
2002-03 Completion
2006-07
102. Kasari 2002-03 2004-05
103. Patgoan 2004-05 2006-07
104. Madan Tank 2005-06 2008-09
105. Shivna Takli 2005-06 2008-09
106. Amravati 2005-06 2007-08
107. Chandarbhaga 2007-08 2009-10
108. Pentakli 2007-08 2009-10
109. Prakasha Barrage 2007-08 2008-09
110. Sulwade Barrage 2007-08 2008-09
111. Sarangkheda 2007-08 2008-09
ORISSA
112. Upper Kolab(KBK) 1997-98 2004-05
113. Potteru(KBK) 2001-02 2004-05
114. Naraj Barrage 2001-02 2005-06
115. Improvement to Sason Canal System* 2002-03 2004-05
116. Salandi Left Main Canal-Ambahata* 2002-03 2005-06
117. Improvement to Salki Irrigation* 2003-04 2004-05
118. Titlagarh St-II(KBK) 1998-99 2008-09
PUNJAB
119. Ranjit Sagar Dam 1996-97 2000-01
120. Remodelling of UBDC 2000-01 2006-07
121. Irr. to H.P. below Talwara 2000-01 2005-06
RAJASTHAN
122. Jaisamand (Modernisation) 1996-97 2000-01
123. Chhapi 1996-97 2004-05
124. Panchana 1997-98 2004-05
125. Bisalpur 1998-99 2006-07
126. Gambhiri (Modernisation) 1998-99 2000-01
127. Chauli 1998-99 2006-07
128. Mahi Bajaj Sagar 1999-2000 2006-07
TAMILNADU
129. WRCP 1996-97 2006-07
UTTAR PRADESH
130. Upper Ganga including Madhya Ganga 1996-97 2003-04
Canal
131. Sarda Sahayak 1996-97 2000-01
132. Providing Kharif Channel in H.K. Doab 1996-97 2004-05
133. Rajghat Dam 1996-97 1996-97
134. Gunta Nala Dam 1996-97 1999-2000

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Sl. No State/Project Name Year of Inclusion Year of

135. Gyanpur Pump Canal in AIBP
1999-2000 Completion
2001-02
136. Rajghat Canal 2000-01 2008-09
137. Mod. Agra Canal 2002-03 2008-09
138. Jarauli Pump Canal 2003-04 2006-07
139. Eastern Ganga Canal 1999-2000 2010-11
UTTARAKHAND
140. Tehri 1999-2000 2006-07
WEST BENGAL
141. Kangsabati 1997-98 2001-02
142. Mod. Barrage and Irrigation System of 1997-98 2006-07
DVC
143. Hanumata 2000-01 2008-09

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Annexure - 15.1

Training Program by Training Dte. HQ during 2016-17

Training / Workshops Within Country

Sl. Topics of Program Date Venue No. of

No. Participants
A. In House Program at CWC (H/Q), New Delhi
1. Training on "Disciplinary Proceeding" 16-19 May, 2016 New Delhi 25
conducted through ISTM
2. Training to Officers of regional offices 6-10 June, 2016 New Delhi 7
of CWC on "Use of satellite pictures
for review of AIBP-Project"
3. Training to Officers of regional offices 13-17 June, 2016 New Delhi 6
of CWC on "Use of satellite pictures
for review of AIBP-Project"
4. Training on "Glacial Lake 15-17 June, 2016 New Delhi 6
Monitoring"
5. हिन्दी कार्यशाला 16 June, 2016 New Delhi 45

6. Training to Officers of regional offices 20-24 June, 2016 New Delhi 11

of CWC on "Use of satellite pictures
for review of AIBP-Project"
7. Implementation of "Bhavishya 23 June,, 2016 New Delhi 10
Software"
8. Implementation of "Bhavishya 24 June, 2016 New Delhi 10
Software"
9. Basic Computer Training including 28-29 June, 2016 New Delhi 17
MS Word, Excel & Power Point etc
10. Data Validation Tools of e-SWIS 4-5 July, 2016 New Delhi 12
Software
11. Basics of Information Security 14-15 July, 2016 New Delhi 25
conducted through C-DAC, NOIDA
12. Application Software (Auto-CAD) 27-29 July, 2016 New Delhi 10

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Sl. Topics of Program Date Venue No. of

No. Participants
13. हिन्दी कार्यशाला 12 August, 2016 New Delhi 45

14. MIKE 11- Modeling for Flood 17-18 August, New Delhi 9
Routing/Dam Break/GLOF 2016
15. Basic Computer Training including 22-23 August, New Delhi 15
MS Office, Excel & Power Point etc. 2016
16. Software Bases on FEM Analysis used 12-14 September, New Delhi 9
for Stability of Embankment of 2016
Concrete Dams
17. Application Software (STAAD- PRO) 15-16 September, New Delhi 19
2016
18. Training on "Ethics in Public 24-28 October, Panchagani 15
Governance" through IC Centre for 2016 Maharashtra
Governance.
19. "Level-4 training for Hydromel 7-11 November, New Delhi 24
Officers" 2016
20. Project Hydrology- Hydrological 21-25 November, New Delhi 24
Aspects in Planning and Preparation 2016
of DPR
21. Workshop on File Management and 22 November, New Delhi 26
Office procedure 2016
22. Workshop on Conduct rules and 23 November, New Delhi 24
Disciplinary Proceedings 2016
23. हिन्दी कार्यशाला 2 December, New Delhi 42
2016
24. Seminar," Marching Ahead on Dr. 6 December, New Delhi 151
Ambedkar's Path for Water Resources 2016
Management"
at CWC Auditorium, New Delhi.
25. “Capability Building Training on e- 4-2, January, CWC(HQ), 21
office "for MoWR, RD&GR Officers. 2017 New Delhi
26. "Capability Building Training on e- 11-9January, CWC(HQ), 32
office"for MOWR, RD&GR Officers. 2017 New Delhi
27. Training Program on 19-18January, TCIL-Bhawan, 10
""Implementation of e-procurement" 2017 New Delhi

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Sl. Topics of Program Date Venue No. of

No. Participants
28. Training programme on " Bhavishya 23 January, 2016 New Delhi 45
("online pension payment tracking
system)"
29. Training Course on" Command Area 8-7February, Coimbatore 22
Development & Water Management 2017
(CAD & WM) Activities "under
PMKSY Scheme.
30. Training Program on" Basic of 10-9February, Hyderabad 16
Computers along with Online 2017
Monitoring of Public Grievances,
Court Cases, Pension, Bhavishya.
31. Training programme on Bhavishya 17 March, 2017 CWC(HQ) 30
(Online Pension Sanction&Payment
Tracking System).
32. हिन्दी कार्यशाला 23 March, 2017 New Delhi 28

B. In-House Training Program in Field Office

33. Training Program on "MIKE Software 14-16 December, Gandhi Nagar, 26
for Flood forecasting" 2016 Gujarat
34. Training Program on Subordinate 19-23 December, YBO, CWC, 20
Ministerial Cadre Officials Working 2016 New Delhi
under YBO, CWC, New Delhi
C. Programme Organized by Other Organization
35. Training Program on "e-Granthalaya 4 April, 2016 New Delhi 6.
Software" organized by NIC.
36. Online basic course on 15 August - 25 New Delhi 4
"Comprehensive Natural Disaster Risk September, 2016
Management Frame work" organized
by National Institute of Disaster
Management (NIDM) New Delhi॰
37. Training Programme on 5-7 September, IIPA, New 1
"Incorporation Gender Concerns in 2016 Delhi
Public Policy" Organized by Indian
Institute of Public Administrations
(IIPA)

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No. Participants
38. Training course on "Surface and Sub- 24-25 October, New Delhi 2
Surface Assessment of Rock Mass" 2016
organized by CSMRS
39. Training Course on "Geotechnical 16-18 November, New Delhi 1
Investigation for Earth and Rock fill 2016
Dam" at CSMRS, New Delhi.
40. Training programme on "Ground 23 January, 2017 Ahmedabad 4
Water Management and Artificial (Gujrat)
Recharge Under Jal Kranti Abhiyan"
Organized by CGWB, West Central
Region, Ahmedabad
41. "Central Line Ministries Training 7 February,2017 New Delhi 3
Program-S 2 Level" organized by
National Institute for Smart Govt.
(NISG),New Delhi.
42. Training course on "Geotechnical 17 February, New Delhi 1
Investigations for river Valley 2017
projects" organized by CSMRS
43. Training programme in the use of 20-22 February, Hotel Ballal 2
CLimate Change Adaptation 2017 Residence,
Guidelines for Coastal Protection and Manglore
Management in India under Climate
Resilient Coastal Protection and
Management Project (CRCP&MP)
organised by CRCPMP
44. Workshop on "Seismic Aspect of Dam 28 April 2016 New Delhi 8
Design-Issues and Challenge
Organized by CBIP.
45. International Seminar on "Application 22-23 June, 2016 New Delhi 4
of Potentially Important Jute
Geotextiles" Organized by National
Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles.
46. Review-cum-Training Workshop 6-8 July, 2016 IIT, Kharagpur 2
Organized by National Spatial Data
Infrastructure (NSDI) Division.

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Sl. Topics of Program Date Venue No. of

No. Participants
47. Workshop on "Sexual Harassment of 18-19 August, ISTM,New 1
women at workplace for officer/staff" 2016 Delhi
organized by ISTM.
48. Participation in 7th Annual Conference 23-24 August, Mumbai 2
on "Dredging in India" Organized by 2016
India Infrastructure, Mumbai.
49. All India Seminar on" Achieving 3-4 September, Ranchi 1
Water Security in Jharkhand" 2016
Organized by The Institutions of
Engineers (India),
Jharkhand State Centre.
50. "Two Days National Conference & 7-8 September, New Delhi 3
Exhibition, "Survey India 2016 " 2016
Organized by Survey and Mapping
Association (SAMA), New Delhi.
51. IWRS-Seminar on Health Rivers- 19-20 September, Lucknow 3
Ecosystem Benefits & Prosperty 2016
Organized by IWRS- Luck now
Centre.
52. Two days IWRS workshop on 19-20 September, नई हदल्ली 110
"Water Governance" Organized by 2016
IWRS, Roorkee, CWC and Deptt.
of WRD &M, IIT, Roorkee.
53. Conference on "Governance Frame 21 September, Hotel TAJ, 5,
Work for Harmonizing Water- Energy 2016 New Delhi
Usage" organized by The Associated
Chambers of Commerce and Industry
of India (ASSOCHAM),New Delhi.
54. National Seminar on "Reforms in 22-23 September, Hotel Conrad, 6
Water Sector- Implication for 2016 Mangaldas
Sustained Water and Food Security" Road Pune-
organized by CBIP, CWC, WRD, 411001,
Goyt. of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Maharashtra
Water Resource Regulatory Authority,
ICAR and ICID.

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Sl. Topics of Program Date Venue No. of

No. Participants
55. National Workshop on "Dam 13-14 October, CWPRS, Pune 1
Rehabilitation- Trends and Practices" 2016
organized by CW&PRS in association
with IGS, Pune.
56. International Seminar on "Reliable 7-8 November, Pune 5
Data Acquisition system for Integrated 2016
Water Resources Management"
Organized by CWPRS, Pune.
57. 6th Asian Regional Conference- 7-11 November, CBIP, New 8
Geosynthetics Asia-2016" Organized 2016 Delhi
by CBIP, New Delhi
58. International Conference on "Recent 16-18 November, Bengaluru 3
Advances in Rock Engineering 2016
patronized by Ministry of Mines Goyt.
of India and DS&T
59. 10th World Aqua Congress 24-25 November, New Delhi 3
International Conference" organized 2016
by Aqua Foundation, New Delhi
60. Annual Conference on Strategies for 25th November, New Delhi 3
Ensuring 24x7 Power Awards 2016
Ceremony organized by Council of
Power Utilities, Janakpuri, New Delhi.
61. National Workshop on "Challenges in 26-27 November, Roorkee 3
Irrigation Management for Flood 2016
Security" organized by IWRS and
WRDM,IIT Roorkee..
62. "2nd Annual National Submit 1-2 December, New Delhi 1
Sustainable Water and Sanitation" 2016
organized by Nispana Innovative
Platforms Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
63. Symposium on "Challenges in 29 December, New Delhi 11
Development of Water Resources, 2016
Power & Renewable Energy Sectors"
followed by " CBIP Day Celebrations
2017" organized by CBIP.

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No. Participants
64. PG Diploma Course in Water Academic IIT, Rorrkee 2
Resources Development at IIT Session, 2016-
Roorkee for academic session-2016- 2017
2017
65. " JAL MANTHAN Program" 13 January,2017 Vigyan 89
organized by NWDA Bhawan,New
Delhi
66. Conference on " Water Challenges in 8-9 February, New Delhi 8
India- Knowledge sharing and 2017
exchange of experience" organized by
DHI (India) Water and Enviornment
Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi.
67. dlroW xE retaW" ni detapicitraP 15 February, Mumbai 1
yb dezinagro "2017 ecnerefnoC 2017
,.dtl .tvP aideM iahbusaJ & hcetmehC
noitibihxE yabmoB ta iabmuM
tsaE dnuorG
68. Seminar on" Leakage Detection 16 February, New Delhi 2
Systems in Dams" organized by 2017
council of power utilities
69. Workshop on "Arsenic problems in 7 March, 2017 Scope Complex 50
Ground Water and its remediation in New Delhi
Ganga Basin" organised by CGWB
70. Basin level workshop on "Stratergic 2 March, 2017 Hyatt Regency 4
Basin Planning for Ganga River in Hotel, Kolkata
India
71. Conference on "Sediment 17 March, 2017 CSMRS, New 49
Management in Indian Rivers" Delhi
organised by MoWR, RD&GR.
72. Workshop on "To formulate a uniform 25 March,2017 Shillong 1
protocol and Methodology/approach
for River Basin Studies" organised by
Ministry of Environment,Forest and
Climate Change(A-Division),New
Delhi.

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Training / Workshops Abroad

Sl. Topics of Program Date Venue No. of

No. Participants
1 Hands on hydro-meteorological and 29 May – 26 Australia 1
hydrological service straining and July 2016
exposure to scientific method
applied to rainfall forecasts for flood
and water availability forecasting
Organized by Bureau of
Meteorology, Australian Goyt.
2 International Short -Course on 1 – 6 August, Taiwan 1
Resilience and Adaptations to 2016
Climate Change for Sustainable
Management of Tidal Areas
3 Knowledge Co-creation program on 15 August - Japan 1
"Integrated Basin Management for 15 October,
Sustainable use and Preservation of 2016
Water Resources (Lakes, Rivers and
Coastal Water)" under technical
cooperation program, Govt. of
Japan.
4 Attending Knowledge Co-Creation 28 August – Japan 1
Program on 'Integrated Water 17 September,
Resources Management (B)' 2016
5 Bilateral meetings and site visit 04-10 Europe 1
under India –EU Water Partnership September,
2016
6 Attending program on "Disaster 26- 29 Singapore 1
Risk Reduction" to be held at September,
Singapore Under Singapore Co – 2016
operation .
7 Visit of Indian delegation for the 24- 28 Bangladesh 4
Site Visit of "Ganga Barrage October, 2016
Project" in Pangsha (Bangladesh)
and meeting with Bangladesh
Officers.
8 Participation in 2nd WIF and 67th 06- 12 Thailand 1
IEC meeting of ICID at Thailand November
2016

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No. Participants
9 International training program on 14-18 Singapore 1
Climate Change Adaptation November,
Strategies at Singapore Under 2016
Singapore Co –operation program.
10 Deputation abroad for Training 27 November Japan 10
Programme on 'Water Resources – 17
Management in Rural Area and December,
Integrated Water Resource 2016
Management on Irrigation and
Drainage'
11 Training Program on"Water 10-27 Japan 8
Resources Management in Rural January,2017
Area and IWRM on Irrigation and
Drainage Organised by JICA(Japan)

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Annexure - 15.2

Details of Training Programs completed by National Water Academy, Pune

till March 2017

Sr. Details of the Programs Dates Duratio Number Man-

No n in of weeks
weeks officers of
Trained training
1 28th ITP Program for Newly recruited 7 Dec 2015 – 9 32 288
Asst. Directors/AEEs of CWC 3 Jun 2016

2 Management Development Program 25-29 Apr 1 17 17

for senior officers of DRIP. 2016

3 Digital Surface Modeling 20 Jun - 1 2 26 52

Jul 2016

4 Financial Procedures and Works 21-22 Jun 0.4 35 14

Management 2016

5 Training cum Workshop on Water 28-29 Jun 0.4 14 5.6

Resources for NGOs and Media 2016
Personnels

6 Training Module for Ministerial Cadre. 11-15 Jul 1 12 12

2016

7 Surface and Watershed Modelling for 18-22 Jul 1 9 9

Flood Management (RoGB) 2016

8 Overview of Flood Forecasting for 25-29 Jul 1 9 9

Officials of Flood Warning Sections 2016
(for RoGB)

9 Creation of Awareness about Water 21 Jul 2016 0.2 67 13.4

Conservation

10 Training of Trainers (ToT) Program on 25-27 Jul 0.6 50 30

"use of Climate Change adaptation 2016
guidelines for Coastal Protection and
Management in India" (under
CRCP&MP).

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Sr. Details of the Programs Dates Duratio Number Man-

No n in of weeks
weeks officers of
Trained training
11 Workshop on "use of Climate Change 28-29 Jul 0.4 22 8.8
adaption guidelines for Coastal 2016
Protection and Management in India"-
(under CRCP&MP)

12 Use of Advanced Softwares in Designs 1-5 Aug 1 39 39

of WRS. 2016

13 Management Development Program 16-20 Aug 1 22 22

for Non Technical Officers. 2016

14 Scenario of Water Resources Sector of 30 Aug 2016 0.2 56 11.2

India

15 Command Area Development for 22 Aug - 2 2 25 50

CWES Officers. Sep 2016

16 Water Budgeting for the officials of 13-15 Sep 0.6 19 11.4

WALMIs/ IMTIs 2016

17 Rainfall Runoff Modeling, Flood 19-30 Sep 2 42 84

Routing and Inundation Mapping with 2016
Open Source GIS.

18 29th ITP for newly recruited Asst. 3 Oct 2016 - 26 17 442

Directors of CWC. 31 Mar 2017

19 River Basin Planning and 19-30 Sep 1 16 16

Management, Best Practices & 2016
Development & Data Acquisition and
Analysis

20 Stratetic Issues in Water Resources 17-21 Oct 1 31 31

Sector. 2016

21 Over of water resources sector of India 7-11 Nov 1 18 18

2016

22 Water Quality Monitoring and 21-25 Nov 1 40 40

Assessment 2016

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Sr. Details of the Programs Dates Duratio Number Man-

No n in of weeks
weeks officers of
Trained training
23 Induction Training Program for newly 28 Nov - 9
recruited Junior Engineers of CWC Dec 2016 2 34 68

Orientation Program for newly 19-30 Dec

24 2 38 76
recruited AD-II/SDE 2016

25 Distance Learning Program in 19 Dec 2016 7 38 266

Hydrology : Basic Hydrological - 3 Feb 2017
Sciences for Professionals from RA-II
(Asian) countries in association with
World Meteorological Organizations

26 Application of RS-GIS` 2-13 Jan 2 24 48

2017

27 Rainfall Ruoff Modelling 16-27 Jan 2 27 54

2017

28 River Basin Planning & Management, 13-17 Feb 1 15 15

Best Practices & Development and 2017
Data Acquisition & Analysis

29 Distance Learning Program in 27 Feb - 15 7 41 287

Hydrology : Basic Hydrological Apr 2017
Sciences for Professionals from RA-II
(Asian) countries in association with
World Meteorological Organizations

30 Irrigation Project Monitoring and 20 -31 Mar 2 15 30

Management using RS - GIS 2017

Total 78.8 850 2067.4

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PHOTO GALLERY

28th Induction Training Programme (ITP) for newly recruited CWES (Gr.A) Officers
at NWA Pune

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3rd National Dam Safety Conference during 18-19th February 2017 at IIT Roorkee

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A seminar “Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar – Multi-purpose Development of Water

Resources and Present Challenges” on 19th April 2016 at NDMC Convention Center,
New Delhi to celebrate 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar

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A seminar “Marching Ahead on Dr. Ambedkar’s Path of Water Resources

Management for Inclusive Growth” on 6th December 2016 CWC Auditorium, New
Library Building, New Delhi on the Occasion of death Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar.

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Participation in 36th India International Trade Fair (IITF) - 2016 at Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi from 14th to 27th November, 2016

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A Workshop on “Piped Irrigation Network “during 16-17 March, 2017 at CWC

Auditorium, New Delhi

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