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 (1985-2015) 1105 mm (3880 BCM)

 Annual Rainfall (2020) 1283 mm
 Mean Annual Natural Run-Off 1999.2 BCM
 Total Utilisable Water 1122 BCM
 Estimated Utilisable Surface Water Potential 690 BCM
 Total Replenishable Ground Water Resources (2013) 432BCM

 Net Ground Water Availability (2013) 411 BCM

 Ultimate Irrigation Potential 139.9 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 181.1 M ha

 Gross Sown Area (2016-17) 200.2 M ha
 Net Sown Area (2016-17) 139.4 M ha
 Irrigation Potential Created (upto 2012) 113.5 M ha
 Gross Irrigated Area (2016-17) 98.2 M ha
 Net Irrigated Area (2016-17) 68.7 M ha

HYDRO-POWER

 Ultimate Hydropower Potential 148701 MW

Potential Developed by 31.3.2020 (Installed Capacity of
 45699 MW
plants above 25 MW)
Contents
Page

From Chairman’s Desk (i)

Highlights of the Year (ii)
Organogram (iii)
Chapters

I An Overview 1
II Water Resources Development 22
III River Management 31
IV Basin Planning 67
V Design & Consultancy 75
VI Water Management 189
VII Appraisal of Projects 197
VIII Monitoring of Projects 211
IX Construction Equipment Planning and Management 226
X Inter-State Matters 229
XI Environmental Management of Water Resources Projects 243
XII External Assistance 246
XIII International Cooperation with Neighbouring Countries 252
XIV Water Resources Data Management 261
XV Training 269
XVI Vigilance 279
XVII Representation of Central Water Commission in Various Committees 280
XVIII Publicity and Publication 295

Annexures
5.1 List of Consultancy Projects in D&R Wing during the Year 2021-22 307
7.1 List of the Irrigation / Multipurpose Projects Accepted by the 312
Advisory Committee of MoWR, RD&GR during 2021-22
7.2 List of the Flood Control Schemes Accepted by the Advisory 313
Committee of MoWR,RD&GR during 2021-22
7.3 The list of H.E Project accepted by TEC during 2021-22 314
7.4 Present Status of Projects declared as National Projects 315
8.1 State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Projects under AIBP - Target & 320
Achievements of Monitoring Visits during 2021-22
8.2 State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Projects under Special Package 326
Monitoring Visits during 2021-22
8.3 Details of Completed Projects under AIBP 327
8.4 Details of Projects Reported completed under PMKSY-AIBP as on 334
31.3.2022
8.5 Central Assistance to MMI Projects included under Special Package 337
for Maharashtra
8.6 Central Assistance to MMI Projects included under Special Package 339
for Punjab
8.7 Details of Five newly included Projects under PMKSY-AIBP 340
8.8 List of 22 projects for urgent monitoring along with their proposed 341
dates of visit
15.1 Training Activities Organised / Coordinated by Training 343
Directorate during 2021-22
15.2 Details of Training Programs undertaken by National Water 352
Academy, Puneduring 2021-22
 FROM CHAIRMAN'S DESK
I feel highly delighted to bring out the Annual Report of Central Water
Commission (CWC) for the year 202 1-22. As has been done during the previous
years, the Annual Report for the year 202 1-22 also gives an overview of the functions
and activities of CWC in the field of water resources in the country & abroad.
Since its formation in 1945, CWC has been providing necessary guidance for
the development of the water resources sector in the country. It has also provided
necessary support to the Department of Water Resources, River Development and
Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti on all technical and policy matters in the
field of water resources such as inter-state matters, sharing of waters with
neighbouring countries, bilateral treaties and MoUs etc. CWC has carried out regular
activities, namely appraisal of major and medium irrigation projects and other water
resources development schemes, monitoring of major, medium and extensionl
renovation] modernization (ERM) projects, environmental issues related to projects,
design of hydraulic structures, hydrological observations and studies and flood
forecasting services during the year.
During 202 1-22 CWC has provided design consultancy for preparation of
DPR and construction of projects in respect of 79 water resources development
projects in India and neighbouring countries namely Bhutan, Afghanistan and Nepal.

During the period 202 1-22, 06 water resources development projects

comprising of 05 major & medium irrigation projects and 01 flood control projects
were accepted by the Technical Advisory Committee. Under PMKSY-AIBP
programme, CWC has undertaken rigorous monitoring of irrigation projects as well
as scrutiny of proposals for release of funds which resulted in release of funds to 16
Major and Medium Irrigation Projects to the tune of Rs. 813.84 Crore
CWC has also been monitoring storage position of 143 reservoirs in the
country which has helped the States in planning water utilisation during non-
monsoon period. We have provided Flood Forecasting service at 331 stations during
2021-22. The timely issue of 10617 flood forecasts during the monsoon period of
2021 has helped concerned authorities/society in effective flood fighting and relief
During the year, 17 Water Quality Laboratories of CWC were accredited by
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for
chemical testing.

Since its inception in 1945, CWC has been working for providing quality
service to the nation in the field of water resources development and management
and will do so in future.

(Dr R. K. Gupta)
Chairman
Central Water Commission
 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2021-22

 DESIGNS

o CWC provided design consultancy to States / Project Authorities for 79 water resources
development projects involving detailed designs and preparation of drawings of various
types of hydraulic structures.

 RIVER MANAGEMENT

o Carried out hydrological observations at 1543 sites and meteorological observation at

187 sites in different basins spread over the entire country.
o 17 River Water Quality Laboratory of CWC were accredited by National Accreditation
Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in the discipline of chemical
testing.
o Provided Flood Forecasting service at 331 flood forecasting stations (including 132
inflow forecasting stations) spread over 20 major river systems in the country. During the
flood season 2021, 10617 flood forecasts (6670 level forecast and 3947 inflow forecasts)
were issued, out of which 9976 (93.96%) forecasts were within prescribed limits of
accuracy. Daily flood bulletins and weekly flood news letters were also issued during the
flood season.

 WATER PLANNING

o During the year 2021-22, 24 major / medium irrigation projects were under appraisal in
CWC. 06 projects comprising 05 major/ medium irrigation projects and 1 flood control
projects were accepted by the Technical Advisory Committee.
o CWC monitored 38 Irrigation projects out of 99 priority projects (including
Extension/Renovation/Modernization (ERM) projects) receiving grants under PMKSY-
AIBP programme.
o The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021 to 2026 on 15 th December,
2021 with an outlay of Rs. 93,068.0 crore including Rs. 37,454 crore Central Assistance
to States. And five new projects were included under PMKSY-AIBP after the approval
of Competent Authority on 31st March 2022.
o Storage positions of 143 important reservoirs, with total live storage of about 175.957
BCM, were monitored on weekly basis.

 HRM

o National Water Academy, CWC, Pune conducted 86 training programmes through

distance learning during 2021-22 including Workshop/Seminar for officers of Central /
State Governments and Public sector undertakings with a total number of man weeks to
the tune of 11605. Besides it, a number of in-house trainings for officials of CWC at
CWC(HQ) and field offices were conducted throughout the year technical as per the the
Annual training calendar to enhance and referesh various skills of and non technical
staff in the field of water resources sector.

(ii)
 Chairman, CWC
DIRECTOR (FINANCE)

MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER

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

C.E. C.E. C.E.

C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. J.S C.E. C.E.
DESIGN C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. ADVISOR
DESIGN DESIGN DAM HYD N.W.A, PUNE In situ P.O. &
(NW & S) HRM IMO BPMO EMO PAO PMO PPO I.S.O.
(N & W) (E & NE) SAFETY STUDIES M.I.O

SEC.& W.S. &

H.C.D. H.C.D. H.C.D D.S.M. Dir. (Design) P.A. (N) NP I.P.O. W.R.S
HYD.(N) V.O. I.P. (N) B.P. - 1 R.S MON. (N)
.
C.M.D.D. C.M.D.D. C.M.D.D. D.S.R. TECH – COR. Dir. (A&C) B.P. - 2 P.A. (S) E.A. E.W.U. H.D.
HYD.(S) I.P. (S) EIA & E.M. MON. (S)

GATES GATES GATES INSTR. TRAINING Dir. (IT) B.P. – 3 P.A. (C) MON. (C) WB & ECO. CB & P & M
HYD.(C) I.S.M. - 1 R.S.
EMB. Dir. (H&I)
EMB. EMB. F.E & S.A PCP I.S.M. - 2 C.A. (I) – 1 MON. (E&W)
HYD.(NE) RES. OPR.

B.C.D. B.C.D. B.C.D. HYD. Dir (Fin) Dir. (WRM). C.A. (I) - 2 P&P
S.M. W. M. N.W.P
(DSR) .
DSD DSD-I Dir (Estt.-I) C.A.(HWF) CADWM
Dir (Estt.II)
DSD-II PMKSY-AIBP
Dir(Admn.)
PPP/PD Cell
WSE

C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E.
MON (S) B.O.B.O BASIN TEESTA & Y. BASIN NARMADA C.E. I.B.
FM P&D B.B.O BASIN L.G. BASIN U.G. BASIN M & T BASIN MON. (C) M & E.R. K.G. BASIN C & S.R.
BANGALORE SHILLONG BHAGIRATHI
DELHI BASIN BHOPAL CHANDIGARH
N. DELHI N. DELHI GUWAHATI PATNA LUCKNOW GANDHINAGAR NAGPUR BHUBANESHWAR HYDERABAD COIMBATORE
DAMODAR BASIN
KOLKATA

CORD. FLOOD CORD. K&C CORD. CORD.

MORPH- CORD. CORD. CORD. CORD. CORD. CORD. CORD. CORD. CORD.
BANGALORE MNG. – I GUWAHATI HYDERABAD DELHI BHOPAL
OLOGY + CC SHILLONG PATNA LUCKNOW KOLKATA GANDHINAGAR NAGPUR BHUBANESHWAR COIMBATORE CHANDIGARH

APP. FLOOD M&A MON. M&A M&A

River H.O & I.C M.C. H.O.C H.O.C. H.O.C. MON APR. G.C. M&A
BANGALORE MNG. – II BHUBANESHWAR CHENNAI JAIPUR BHOPAL
Conservation GUWAHATI SILCHAR VARANASI DEHRADUN MAITHON GANDHINAGAR NAGPUR HYDERABAD JAMMU
Vacant

MON. M&A MON. H.O.C. M & A (A) B.E.D P.C. Mon. & Punasa
F.F.M. N.E.I.C. & M&A M&A M&A I.C. H.O.C. M&A
BANGALORE RD-1 GUWAHATI NAGPUR BHUBANESHWAR HYDERABAD COCHIN FARIDABAD BHOPAL
SHILLONG RANCHI LUCKNOW GANGTOK GANDHINAGAR CHANDIGARH

MON. M & A (T) H.O.C M&A

F.M.P. MON. M&A C & S.R. C M&A
R.D. – 2 MON-.PATNA HYDERABAD NOIDA Raipur
AGRA KOLKATTA PUNE BANGALORE SHIMLA

CM N.B.C
FCA – 1

FCA – 2
Organogram of Central Water Commission JPO
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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 Department of Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti 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 Jal Shakti,
Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

1.2 ORGANISATION

CWC is headed by a Chairman, having 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 having 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 them. Officers of the rank of Chief Engineer,
Director/Superintending Engineer, Deputy Director/Executive Engineer, Assistant
Director/Assistant Executive Engineer; other technical and Non-technical officers and
supporting staff working in headquarter and various regional organizations, assist the
members in discharge of necessary responsibilities. 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

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located at Pune is responsible for training Central and State in-service engineers and
functions directly under the guidance of Chairman, CWC. Broad duties and
responsibility of Chairman and Members are as under:

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, 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 AIBP etc.

The incumbents to the posts of Chairman and Members of Central Water Commission
during the year 2021-22 were:

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1. Chairman, CWC : Sh. S. K .Haldar (01-04-2021 to 17-11-2021)

Sh. R. K. Sinha (17-11-2021 to 31-01-2022)
Sh. R. K. Gupta (01-02-2022 to 31-03-2022)
2. Member (D&R) : Sh. R. K. Gupta (01-04-2021 to 13-02-2022)
Sh. J. Chandrashekhar (14-02-2022 to 31-03-2022)
3. Member (RM) : Sh. R. K. Sinha (01-04-2021 to 04-01-2022)
Sh. K. Vohra (05-01-2022 to 31-03-2022)
4. Member (WP&P) : Sh. K. Vohra (01-04-2021 to 31-03-2022)

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;
 To advise the Government of India and the concerned State Governments on the
basin-wise development of water resources;

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 To undertake necessary surveys and investigations, as and when 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, to the State Governments concerned/project authorities
whenever requested for.
 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, the State Governments (Commissions, Corporations or
Boards that are set up), whenever requested for, 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 the irrigation sector;
 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;

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 To promote and create mass awareness on the progress and achievements made
by the country in the water resources development, use and conservation.

Headquarters

There are sixteen organizations, each headed by a Chief Engineer at CWC headquarters,
New Delhi. Out of this, eight organizations are under WP&P wing, five 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.

1.3 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 14 regional offices, each headed by a Chief
Engineer. The offices are located at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh,
Coimbatore, Delhi, Gandhi Nagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur,
Patna and Shillong.

1.4 Important Schemes and Programmes

PMKSY - Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme

The PMKSY-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is being implemented

by DoWR, RD & GR. Central Water Commission has been assigned with the
responsibility to comprehensively monitor the projects receiving Central Assistance.

Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi SinchayeeYojana (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 ongoing 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).

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In order to overcome the bottlenecks faced in completion of project under AIBP, MoWR,
RD & GR identified 99 priority projects from amongst the 149 on-going projects as on
01.04.2016 under AIBP for early completion. Under the dedicated funding mechanism
i.e. Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF), a special window has been created in NABARD
which could be utilized by the Central and State Governments to bridge the
requirement of funds for completion of the 99 priority projects including CAD works
for central assistance as well as state share component. Out of these 99 priority projects,
46 projects have been reported completed and 27 projects have progress more than 90%.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021 to 2026 on 15 th December, 2021
with an outlay of Rs. 93,068.0 crore including Rs. 37,454 crore Central Assistance to
States. And five new projects were included under PMKSY-AIBP after the approval of
Competent Authority on 31st March 2022

Special package for drought prone areas of Maharashtra

Government of India has sanctioned a special package for completion of Irrigation

Projects to address agrarian distress in Vidarbha, Marathwada and other chronically
drought prone areas of Maharashtra during July, 2018. The package consists of 8 Major
and Medium Irrigation (MMI) Projects approved by TAC of MoWR, RD & GR and 83
Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) Projects. The balance estimated cost of projects of
Maharashtra to be completed under this package is Rs 13651.61 Cr as on 01.04.2018,
with Rs 3831.41 Cr being the Central Assistance (CA) by Government of India. On
completion of the balance works of these projects, additional Irrigation Potential of 3.77
Lakh Ha would be created. 28 Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) Projects have been
reported to be completed upto March 2022.

Flood Management Programme

The “Flood Management Programme (FMP)” a State Sector scheme amounting to Rs.
8,000 crore under Central Plan proposed by MoWR, RD & GR was approved by
Government of India during XI Plan (Nov. 2007). The continuation of flood
management programme has been approved by the Government of India during XII
Plan with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore. An outlay of Rs. 2642 Cr was kept for period
2017-21 under this component.

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A total 522 schemes costing Rs 13238.37 Cr were approved during XI Plan (420 projects
costing Rs 7857.08 Cr) and XII Plan (102 projects costing Rs 5381.29 Cr). Out of these 522
schemes, 421 schemes have been completed; 64 schemes foreclosed, dropped and shifted (47-
foreclosed; 16-dropped & 1 shifted to RMBA component) and 37 schemes are ongoing. Out of
these 43 ongoing schemes; 21, 13 & 3 schemes are being monitored by CWC, GFCC &
Brahmaputra Board respectively. These 421 completed schemes have given protection to an
area of around 4.991 mha and protected a population of about 53.475 million.

River Management Activities & Works related to Border Areas (RMBA) started as a
Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs 820 Cr in XI plan. The scheme with an
outlay of Rs. 740 Cr was also continued during XII Plan. An outlay of Rs. 700 Cr was
kept for period 2017-21 under this component.

Following activities are being taken up under RMBA component of FMBAP.

Sl. Activity
No.
1 Hydrological observations and flood forecasting on common border rivers with
neighbouring countries
2 Investigation of WR projects in neighbouring countries

3 Pre-construction activities for WR projects on common border rivers

4 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
5 Activities of Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC)

The total amount recommended by EFC for FMBAP 2021-26 for XVth Finance
Commission Cycle is Rs. 4,500 Cr. Approval of FMBAP 2021-2026 vide Cabinet
decision dated 19.01.2022 is up to September, 2022. Funding ratio has been kept as
90:10 (for special category States) and 60:40 (for general States) under FMP component
of the schemes.

5 schemes costing Rs 2403.24 Cr (1 each from J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur
& Bihar) has been included under FMP component of FMBAP:2021-26.

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Release under the FMP as well as RMBA till date is as under.

Releases under FMP and RMBA since XI Plan

Rs. in crore

Fund Releases FMP RMBA(Grant-in- Total

Aid)

XI PLAN 3566.00 340.41 3906.4053

XII PLAN 1307.07 223.20 1530.27
Total (XI+XII) 4873.07 563.61 5436.6753
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2017-18 562.67 159.25 721.92
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2018-19 428.20 256.48 684.68
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2019-20 546.02 69.61 615.63
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2020-21 37.79 42.49 80.28
Total FMBAP 2017-21 1574.68 527.83 2102.51
FMBAP 2021-26: FY:2021-22 239.7539 3.736 243.49
Total as on date since XI Plan 6687.51 1095.17 7782.68

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
four major components:
i. Hydrological Observations Monitoring System
ii. Irrigation Census
iii. Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC
iv. Data Bank and Information System

1.5 National Projects

Government of India is implementing the scheme of National Projects since XI Plan

with a view to expedite completion of identified National Projects for the benefit of the

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people. So far, Central Government has declared 16 water resources projects as National
Project.

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

National Projects in February 2009. Later, the Ministry had issued modification in the
guidelines of the same on 28.09.2012. Recently, Department of Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti vide letter dated
07.02.2022 issued Guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana -Accelerated
Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) and National Projects.

Initially, such projects were provided financial assistance @ 90% of 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 XII 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 revised to 60% except in case of projects in eight North
Eastern States and three Himalayan States which will continue to obtain central
assistance at 90% of the cost of the project.

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, the 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 of Punjab, Teesta Barrage Project of
West Bengal, Saryu Nahar Pariyojna of Uttar Pradesh and Indirasagar Polavaram
Irrigation Project of Andhra Pradesh are under implementation. Goshikhurd and
Shahpur Kandi projects have been provided grant amounting to Rs. 3631.641 crore and
Rs. 282.6498 crore, respectively, up to March, 2022. 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 2012. Saryu
Nahar Pariyojana started receiving funding under the scheme of National Project since
2012-13 and an amount of Rs. 2243.10 Crores has been released up to March 2022. The
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National Project since 2014-15 and an amount of Rs. 12027.26 Crores has been released
upto March 2022. Saryu Nahar Paryojna (Uttar Pradesh) and Gosikhurd Irrigation
Project (Maharashtra) have been included under the 99 priority projects under PMKSY-
AIBP. Saryu Nahar Pariyojana (Uttar Pradesh) was inaugurated by the Hon‟ble Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 11th December, 2021.

The Status of other projects are as under:

1. Lakhwar Multipurpose Project (Uttarakhand): Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of

the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project at Estimated cost of Rs. 5747.17 Crore @ PL
July 2018, has been accepted by Advisory Committee in its 141st meeting held on
11.02.2019. Environment clearance has also been issued by MoEF & CC on
02.02.2021. Lakhwar MPP was accepted by Investment Clearance Committee of
DoWR, RD & GR in its 16th meeting held on 02.11.2021 for Rs. 5747.17 Cr at PL
July 2018. Funding of Lakhwar MPP has also been approved by Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affair (CCEA) in its meeting held on 15.12. 2021

2. Ken Betwa (KB) link Project Phase-I (Madhya Pradesh): K-B Link Phase- I has
been accepted in 129th meet of TAC held on 08.07.2016. A comprehensive report
on Ken Betwa Link Project (KBLP) including (Phase I&II) having estimated cost
of Rs. 35111.24 Cr at PL 2017-18 prepared by NWDA and forwarded to State
Govt. of M.P./UP on 18.10.18. NWDA submitted the Comprehensive Report to
CWC on 13.08.2019. NWDA further vide letter dated 28.08.2019 informed that
some changes are likely to be expected in the above mentioned report after
resolving of water sharing issues related to non-monsoon season between the
states of Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh. All the three projects namely Kotha
Barrage, Lower Orr and Bina complex under KBLP Phase- II have been accepted
by Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD&GR in its 148th meeting held on
17.01.2022 for the project cost at Pl 2017-18 of amounting to Rs.709.47 Cr., Rs.
2657.04 Cr. and Rs. 3353.62 Cr. and BC ratio 1.63, 1.54 and 1.502 respectively.
Funding of Ken-Betwa Link Project has been approved by Cabinet Committee of
Economic Affair (CCEA) in its meeting held on 08.12.2021. Ken Betwa Link
Project Authority (KBLPA) and steering committee constituted via Gazette
notification dated 09.02.2022. An amount of Rs. 4639.46 Cr has been released for
the project in the month of March, 2022.

3. Ujh, Multipurpose Project (MPP): Modified DPR of Ujh, MPP of J&K, with an
estimated cost of Rs. 9,167 Crore (Price level (PL) Dec, 2019), was accepted by
Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose Projects of
DoWR, RD & GR in its 144th meeting held on 08.05.2020, subject to various
conditions viz. forest clearance, tribal clearance etc.

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Ministry of Finance vide letter dated 30.03.2021 has, conveyed that an average
annual outgo of about Rs 1,280 Crore (total Central Assistance Rs 8340 Crore &
Completion time of Project -78 months) may cause severe stress on the fiscal
position of Government in case of entire central funding of Project. It has been
requested to examine the possibility of re-designing the Ujh project, to enhance
socio-economic benefits leading to BC Ratio of at least 1.00, so that the project
could be taken up for funding by NABARD under its long term LTIF thus easing
pressure on the fiscal position of the Government.

The modified Ujh MPP Proposal was accepted by Advisory Committee of

DoWR, RD & GR in the 148th TAC meeting held on 17.01.2022 for RCE of Rs
11907.77 Cr at PL 2019 PL.

4. Renuka Dam Project (Himachal Pradesh): RCE of the project amounting to

Rs. 6,946.99 Cr (PL October 2018) has been accepted by Advisory Committee in
its 143rd meeting held on 09.12.2019. However, forest clearance phase II is to be
obtained by the Project Authority, and further Upper Yamuna River Board
(UYRB) has to coordinate with co-basin beneficiary States to deposit their
respective share of money for the project. Funding of Renukaji Dam Project has
been approved by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affair (CCEA) in its meeting
held on 15.12.2021. UYRB vide letter dated 24.01.2022 requested beneficiary
states to deposit their respective share money towards Renukaji Dam Project.

Central Assistance of Rs. 446.96 Cr & Rs. 10.61 Cr vide was released vide order
dated 03.10.2016 and 11.08.2021, respectively for payment of compensation to the
oustees whose land has been acquired for the project. Further, on Account
Payment of Grant Component of Central Assistance under AIBP Capital Asset
(PMKSY) for the State Annual Plan 2021-22 for Rs 1037.925 Cr were issued vide
DoWR, RD & GR Letter dated 03.03.2022. The share money so deposited will be
adjustable against their final share in the project cost.

5. DPR of Kishau Multipurpose Project (Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand): DPR

of Kishau Multipurpose Project was submitted to CWC in 2010 by UJVNL for
appraisal. Compliances to most of the observations of CWC/CEA are awaited
since 2011. In view of the fact that this DPR was prepared in June, 2010, since
then technology and design philosophy has changed considerably and it was
decided by the Project Authority to update the DPR. Director (Projects) &
Director (Tech) Kishau Corporation Limited (KCL), vide its letter dated
01.06.2020 has requested to convene a web meeting for finalizing scope of work
for upgradation / revision of DPR of Kishau Multipurpose Project. Thereafter, a
meeting among CWC/CEA/UYRB and Project Authorities to discuss the scope

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of work for upgradation /revision of DPR of Kishau Multipurpose Project was

held under the Chairmanship of Member (WP&P), CWC on 17.07.2020 through
video-conferencing. Member (WP&P) stressed for submitting the time line for
preparation of Revised DPR to CWC and start consultation with GSI / Survey of
India / NIH during this period. Revised DPR is under preparation by Project
Authority. A timeline of 24 months for preparation and clearance of DPR has
been submitted by Kishau Corporation limited (KCL) vide letter dated
16.12.2020.
During the meeting of 13th HPSC held on 06.12.2021, Secretary (DoWR, RD&GR,
MoJS) directed UJVNL to send a note in respect of seed money issue to DoWR,
RD & GR (MoJS). KCL vide letter dated 15.02.2022 submitted note in respect of
seed money contribution by beneficiary states, vide which, KCL has requested to
arrange the release of 1st instalment of their share by beneficiary states.

Inception Report in view of upgradation/revision of Kishau DPR has been

submitted by KCL vide letter dated 18.04.2022

6. Noa Dihing Project: The DPR of the Noa Dihing Project was prepared by
Brahmaputra Board and its appraisal was carried out by CWC. However, as the
ownership of the project and the source of funding were not clear and overall
economic viability of the project could not be established, the Advisory
Committee in its 135th meeting had deferred this project till the ownership issues
are resolved. Department of Power, Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoArP)
vide letter dated 09.01.2019 informed that the project ownership will be of
GoArP. The project was discussed in the 12th HPSC meeting for implementation
of National Projects under the Chairmanship of Secretary (WR) held on
24.11.2020. Secretary (WR) desired that GoArP may carry out the overall
economic viability study of the project and if required, guidance from
Brahmaputra Board/ Central Electricity Authority/ Central Water Commission
can be obtained. Hon‟ble Minister of Jal Shakti vide D. O. letter no. X-
45011/13/2020-B&B-MoWR dated 02.07.2021 has requested Hon‟ble CM of ArP
for implementation of this national project at the earliest after obtaining the
mandatory clearances in an expeditious manner by the project authority of
GoArP.

7. Kulsi Dam Project (Assam): Govt. of Assam & Meghalaya is to decide upon the
ownership and source of funding of the Project and to sign an Agreement/MoU
between the State of Assam & Meghalaya. Hon‟ble Minister of Jal Shakti vide D.
O. letter no. X-45011/13/2020-B&B-MoWR dated 02.07.2021 has requested
Hon‟ble CMs of Assam & Meghalaya to take up the matter to resolve the issue of

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ownership of the project so that same may be executed and its benefit are
accrued at the earliest.

8. Bursar Project (J&K): The project was discussed during the 13th meeting of
HPSC held on 06.12.2022 vide which it was stated that under the provision of
Indus Water Treaty an additional irrigation potential of 4.31 lakh acres can be
harnessed indirectly through a storage of 0.5 MAF in the project. In the meeting
issue of additional command area which was to be identified for the project on
J&K side still remains unidentified was flagged. Information from J&K and
Himachal Pradesh is yet to be received

9. Two projects, viz. Upper Siang Project (Arunachal Pradesh) and Gyspa Project
(Himachal Pradesh) are at DPR preparation stage.

10. 2nd Ravi Beas Link Project is at PFR stage.

1.6 Modernization and Renovation works in CWC HQ

The Renovation and Modernization work of CWC Head Quarter Building (Sewa
Bhawan, R K Puram) was started in 2010-11. The works for 9th Floor and 8th floor were
undertaken and completed by CPWD. During 2014-15, the work for Renovation and
Modernization of remaining office space of CWC in Sewa Bhawan (2nd to 7th Floors) and
West Block-I & II was awarded to National Projects Construction Corporation Ltd.
(NPCC) at an estimated cost of Rs.40.68 Crores which was subsequently revised to Rs.
43.85 Crores in July, 2019. The work started in January 2016 and Renovation and
Modernization of Sewa Bhawan from 2nd to 7th floors, one wing at West Block-I and
Five Wings of West Block-II has been completed.

In continuation of Renovation and Modernization work of office space at CWC (HQ),

the work of Renovation and Modernization of 80 Nos. toilets located at Sewa Bhawan,
West Block-I &II and Library Building, CWC (HQ), R K Puram, New Delhi with
estimated cost of Rs. 4.84 Crores has also been assigned to NPCC Ltd. on nomination
basis. The renovation work of all 80 toilets has been completed by June,2021.

To meet in increase electric load demand in view of the Renovation and Modernization
work of office space, the work for electric Load Augmentation at an estimated cost of
Rs. 3.83 Crores has also been taken up through CPWD. The above work has physically
completed by CPWD at the final authorized amount of Rs 2.82 Crores.

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The work of installation of Electrical Generator for the offices of CWC under RM Wing
at West Block-II was under taken by CPWD at an estimated cost of Rs.28.39 Cr. for
which mentioned funds were transferred to CPWD during the Financial Year 2021-22.
The said work has been completed by CPWD and the Electric Generator is now
operational for providing power back up for CWC offices located at West Block-II.

1.7 Use of E-Gov in CWC

E-Gov facility is progressively being used in CWC for up-keeping and maintenance of
personal records of employees working in CWC. Different modules under this system
include e-Office, APAR Management System (APARMS), Sparrow and CWES Bio-data
Information System etc. The details of the systems 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 Use of e-Office in CWC

E-office was launched in CWC in August 2017 by implementing the same in 6

Directorates of CWC. The same has been gradually implemented in other Directorates.
So far, all Directorates at HQ have been included under e-office. The process for
implementing e-office in Regional Office is under progress.

1.7.3 Use of SPARROW for management of APAR for Group-A

Officers

SPARROW has been implemented successfully in CWC for all the CWES Group „A‟
officers during the period 2017-18. SPARROW has also been implemented for all the
officers of CWES Group „B‟ Gazetted and CWES Group „B‟ Non-Gazetted during the
period 2018-19.

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1.7.4 APAR Management System (APARMS):

Annual Performance Appraisal Management System (APARMS) is operational in

CWC to facilitate proper up-keep and maintenance of records related to APAR of
employees of CWC other than CWES Group-A Officers. 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 his/her latest APAR by entering the
authentication details provided to him.

1.7.5 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
their employee ID as login code and unique passwords to view and edit their records.
The information can also be viewed by common public.

1.7.6 Implementation of e HRMS in CWC:

 e HRMS- Manav Sampada Software developed by NIC Shimla Team has been
implemented in CWC along with its customization.
 APAR module was implemented in eHRMS during the period 2016-17.
However, due to many technical issues especially in the representation process,
APAR module of eHRMS was dropped and SPARROW has been implemented
during the period 2017-18.
 5585 no of employee of CWC have been registered in e-HRMS. 4372 number of
Service books have been entered in e-HRMS and 1317 number of Service books
have been verified.
 Annual Immovable Property Return (AIPR) is being submitted through eHRMS
(Manav Sampada) software since the year ending 2019 in r/o all the Officers of
CWC (Gr „A‟, Gr „B‟ and Gr „C‟) of Central Water Commission.

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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

The library & Information Bureau, CWC was initially established in Shimla under
Central Board of Irrigation in year 1931. This library was shifted to Central Waterways,
Irrigation & Navigation Commission at New Delhi in 1955.
The library & Information Bureau, CWC is one of the most prestigious technical
reference library on the subject of Water Resources Engineering and other related
subject. The function of the Library and Information Bureau is to develop the extensive
information system in the field of Water Resources Development. This library at present
have collection of aprox. 73,500 technical books/references along with 1,00,000 journals
which is updated with latest publications every year.
The Library is regularly subscribing journals and other publications and is also
receiving nearly hundred Technical and non-technical journal/ bulletins / newsletters/
publications from various government, education institutes and societies on
complimentary 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 is one fully air conditioned reading room with latest
journals/ magazines and newspapers. The Library is being progressively modernized
and automated, in order to serve the users in better, fast and accurate way providing
latest available information from across the globe.
This year CWC Library has been upgraded and modernized by putting list of all its
available books/references on the e-Granthalay portal of NIC. The link of the CWC
Library has been created on CWC web site. This has facilitated the listening of all the
available books available in the CWC library, in the public domain for larger benefit.
Also from this year, the Library membership/ login for e-Granthalaya is being
created/given to all CWC employees to excess the CWC Library through online portal.

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Online new membership/login has been provided to 150 Director, Deputy Director and
Assistant Director Level officers at CWC HQ in year 2021-22.
The Map Record section is also a unit of Library and Information Building. It has
collection of approximate eight thousand topo -sheet, state map, rail map, political map
etc.
An auditorium, which is a part of Library Building, has been made operational
since January 2014. Other facilities in the premises includes conference hall for
organizing training, seminar, meeting etc..

1.10 Progressive Use of Hindi in Official Work

A Hindi Section under the control of Central Secretariat Official Language Service,
Department of Official Language, M/o Home Affairs is functioning at CWC
Headquarter which is working tirelessly to ensure the proper compliance of Officials
Language Act, 1963 and other rules and regulation related thereto. Continuous
measures are being taken for increasing progressive use of Hindi for official purpose.
The Official Language Implementation Committee of the Commission under the
Chairmanship of the Chairman, CWC, has met regularly to review the progress on
quarterly basis. Various measures required for progressive use of Hindi are discussed
and timely action has been taken on the decisions of the meetings. Workshops have
been organized on quarterly basis. Incentive Scheme for Hindi Noting and Drafting has
been implemented. Hindi Pakhwada was organized.
The inspection of total 08 regional offices of CWC were carried out by the Second
sub-committee of the Parliamentary committee on Official Language. These inspection
by Parliamentary Committee on Official Language was highly successful and the efforts
made by Central Water Commission (HQ) were duly appreciated by the committee.
Inspections of Field Offices and Headquarter are carried out regularly. Officers
have been sent for training on Hindi Language in the Central Hindi Training
Institute. As on March 2022, Ninety three (93) Field Offices of CWC have been notified
under Rule 10(4) of Official Language Rules, 1976. Further, eleven (11) Administrative
Sections of CWC have been notified under Rule 8(4) of Official Language Rule 1976 to
work only in Hindi. Central Water Commission has made all out efforts to achieve the
targets fixed by the Department of Official Language in the Annual Programme 2021-
22. So far, significant progress has been made in the implementation of the Official
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Following initiatives in regard to progressive use of Hindi were undertaken during the
year 2021-22:
i. 35 Regional Offices of CWC and 20 Section/Directorates of CWC (Hq) were
inspected to review the progressive use of Hindi and also to keep a watch on the
compliance of orders, instructions etc. and effective measures were taken for
rectifying short- comings noticed during the inspection.

ii. As per the Annual Programme of the Department of Official Language four
meetings of Official Language Implementation Committee were held and four
Hindi Workshops were organized during the year, to generate awareness about
the use of Hindi language, the provisions under Official Language Act and
incentive schemes for use of Hindi etc.

iii. 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 have been monitored
regularly through the quarterly progress report. Necessary instructions were
issued to continue the effective implementation of these rules.

iv. “Hindi Pakhwada” was organized from 14 to 28 September, 2021. During this
period, various competitions like Hindi Noting/Drafting, Essay Writing
competition, Translation competition, calligraphy competition for MTS, Hindi
Typing for UDC, LDC & MTS, Poem Recitation competition for Hindi and non-
Hindi officials, Technical Speech competition for Hindi and non-Hindi
officials were organized, and winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates.
Cash Prizes and Certificates were also awarded to the officials who did their
maximum official works in Hindi under the Annual Noting & Drafting Scheme.
A sum of Rs. 2,44,036/- against the allocation of Rs. 2, 50,000/- was spent on this
occasion.

v. Raj Bhasha Shields for the year 2020-21 were awarded to the Field Offices of
Central Water Commission situated in regions, A, B and C to Yamuna Basin
Organization, New Delhi, National Water Academy, Pune and Monitoring
(South) Organization, Bangalore respectively. Raj bhasha Shield for Directorates
and Sections at Headquarters were awarded to River Management Coordination
Directorate and Establishment-II Section for doing maximum work in Hindi
during the year.

vi. Hindi books were purchased for the Central Water Commission Library as per
the targets fixed in the Annual Program of the Department of Official Language.

vii. For the effective use of Official language, voice tools were provided to the
Officers of Deputy Secretary and above level, so that they may easily perform
their official work in Hindi.

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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 instalments.
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.

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. 3, 00, 000/- and
emergency loan of Rs. 20,000/- recoverable in 60 and 10 monthly instalments
respectively at a rate of interest of 9% per annum. The Society pays gratuity to retiring
members and writes off outstanding loans against deceased members from the
members‟ welfare fund.

1.11.3 Sports and Cultural Activities

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

and Cultural Activities. The main achievements during the year 2021-22 are as under:

 The CWC Hockey team reached the Finals of Inter-Ministry Hockey Tournament
2021-22 and won Silver Medal.
 Shri Altaf Husain, Deputy Director, RDC-1 Dte. Reached the Quarter Finals of
the Inter-Ministry Badminton Tournament 2021-22
 Shri R. Suresh, MTS, CWC Library has represented the Central Secretariat
Volleyball Team in the All India Civil Services Volleyball Tournament 2021-22
held at Kurukshetra, Jharkhand. The team secured third place in the tournament.
 CWC teams also participated in Inter Ministry Cricket, Football, Chess,
Badminton, Table Tennis and Athletics tournaments during 2021-22.

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

Table 1.1
Representation of OBC, SC & ST Officials in Different Grades (As on 1.1.2022)
Category No. of Filled Posts No. of SCs No. of STs No. of OBCs
Group A 562 97 36 92
Group B 905 155 69 157
Group C 2970 556 263 677
Total 4437 808 368 926

Table 1.2
Representation of PWD (OH/VH/HH) Officials in Different Grades (As on 1.1.2022)

Category Orthopedic Visually Hearing TOTAL

Handicapped Handicapped Handicapped
(OH) (VH) (HH)
Group A 10 0 0 10
Group B 16 1 10 27
Group C 17 10 7 34
Total 43 11 17 71

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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 DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS 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 periodically assessing the country’s overall
water resources development. The water resources potential of the country, which
occurs as a natural runoff in the rivers is about 1999.20 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM). It
constitutes a little over 4% of the total river water 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 used beneficially. This can be
achieved by use of 690 BCM of utilizable surface water and 433 BCM through ground
water.

Water supply for drinking purpose has been accorded top most priority in water
allocation and its various uses, but major utilization is for irrigation purpose. As on
2011-12, Ultimate Irrigation Potential (UIP) estimated for the country is 139.89 Mha, out
of which the assessed potential through major and medium irrigation projects is 58.47
Mha. Besides this, an additional irrigation potential of about 35 Mha can be created by
inter basin transfer of water from surplus to deficit basins. The Irrigation Potential
Created (IPC) in the country, which stood at 12.9 Mha in 1951, has risen to 113.53 Mha
by end of XI plan period. Reassessment of UIP, IPC & IPU of the country, project wise
for MMI projects, and source wise i.e. Surface and Ground water, for MI projects has
been taken up for updating this data and are under progress.

In order to appropriately address the present and future water and food security
Government of India has been implementing various measures. The following
thrust/priority areas, for further water resources development, have been identified by
the Government.

 Improving the overall water use efficiency in irrigation and drinking water supply
system;
 Adoption of piped distribution system in place of open canal system to reduce the
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 Command area development by implementing more micro irrigation system and

participatory irrigation management;
 Flood management and erosion control using new tools and techniques;
 Protection from coastal erosion by creation of proper costal data collection and
management network;
 Dam safety, dam rehabilitation and performance improvement;
 Repair, Renovation and Restoration of existing water bodies use for irrigation,
drinking water supply, cultural activities, etc;
 Construction of more minor irrigation structures to achieve the goal of Appropriate
regulation and improvement in management of ground water;
 Increasing the ground water availability by various Ground water recharge
techniques;
 Inter basin transfer of river water by inter-linking of rivers;
 Improving the rural drinking water supply system and sanitation;

Central Water Commission has been thriving for sustainable development of water
resources of the country, by directly and indirectly contributing in achieving the
objectives of these thrust/priority areas.

2.2 Highlights of Water Resources Sector

As the variability over space and time of rainfall over the country is well known, the
development of water resources for irrigated agriculture received high priority in the
different Plan periods. This enabled the achievement of food security and export of
surplus food grains. Expansion of irrigation facilities to ensure irrigation water for
every agriculture land, along with consolidation of the existing systems, has been the
main strategy for increasing production of food grains.

Irrigation water has been provided through major, medium and minor irrigation
projects and command area development. Out of UIP of 139.89 Mha, the Irrigation
Potential Created till the end of the XI plan period is 113.53 Mha. The State-wise
Irrigation Potential Created up to end of XI plan periods is given in Table 2.1.

2.2.1 Irrigation Potential: Major & Medium Irrigation Sector

The UIP of the country from major and medium irrigation projects is assessed as 58.47
Mha. Irrigation Potential Created in the country from major and medium irrigation

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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.

60

50
Potential Created through MMI (cumulative)
40
(in Mha)
30

20

10

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

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, 406 major, 1135 medium and 259 ERM schemes were taken up
during the plan period i.e., from 1951 to end of XI Plan in 2012. Out of this, 231 major,
880 medium and 122 ERM projects have been reported completed by end of XI Plan.
Numbers of MMI Projects taken up and completed up to XI Plan are given in Table 2.2.
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

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Table 2.1
State-wise Creation of Irrigation Potential through Major& Medium Irrigation Sector
(Thousand ha.)
S. Name of State/ UIP of MMI UIP of Minor Total IPC up to XI Plan
No. UT Projects Projects UIP
MMI MI Total
1 Andhra Pradesh 5000.00 6260 11260 4803.73 3340.55 8144.28

Telangana
2 Arunachal 0.00 168 168 1.20 132.248 133.448
Pradesh
3 Assam 970.00 1900 2870 455.96 1016.82 1472.783

4 Bihar 5223.50 5663.50 10887 3054.46 5924.78 8979.24

5 Chhattisgarh 1146.93 571 1717.93 1269.32 842.295 2111.61

6 Goa 62.00 54 116 55.55 25.927 81.478

7 Gujarat 3000.00 3103 6103 3679.09 2071.97 5751.06

8 Haryana 3000.00 1512 4512 2206.29 1637.67 3843.96

9 Himachal 50.00 303 353 30.45 186.217 216.667

Pradesh
10 Jharkhand 1276.50 1183.5 2460.00 530.71 745.661 1276.366

11 Jammu Kashmir 250.00 1108 1358.00 325.61 534.2 859.809

12 Karnataka 2500.00 3474 5974 2965.83 1704.17 4670

13 Kerala 1000.00 1679 2679 715.69 763.65 1479.34

14 Madhya 4853.07 11361 16214.1 2506.43 2534.34 5040.772

Pradesh
15 Maharashtra 4100.00 4852 8952 4128.71 3185.6 7314.31

16 Manipur 135.00 469 604 158.50 120.69 279.19

17 Meghalaya 20.00 148 168 - 77.77 77.77

18 Mizoram 0.00 70 70 - 51.74 51.74

19 Nagaland 10.00 75 85 - 124.51 124.51

20 Orissa 3600.00 5203 8803 2147.36 1887.43 4034.79

21 Punjab 3000.00 2967 5967 2684.39 3497.71 6182.1

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S. Name of State/ UIP of MMI UIP of Minor Total IPC up to XI Plan

No. UT Projects Projects UIP
MMI MI Total
22 Rajasthan 2750.00 2378 5128 3167.13 2487.76 5654.898

23 Sikkim 20.00 50 70 - 42.74 42.74

24 Tamil Nadu 1500.00 4032 5532 1578.27 2331.99 3910.26

25 Tripura 100.00 181 281 29.25 161.863 191.113

26 Uttar Pradesh 12154.00 17481 29635 9288.09 25320.13 34608.22

27 Uttarakhand 346.00 518 864 288.98 585.347 874.327

28 West Bengal 2300.00 4618 6918 1901.41 4159.68 6061.09

29 Union 98.00 46 144 0.00 61.935 61.935

Territories
Total 58465.00 81428 139893 47972.4 65557.4 113529.8

Source: Erstwhile Planning Commission and Project Monitoring Organisation, CWC

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

Projects Taken Up Projects completed

Category Balance
Pre-plan Up to XI Plan Total Pre-plan Up to XI Plan Total

Major 74 406 480 74 231 305 175

Medium 143 1135 1278 143 880 1023 255

ERM - 259 259 - 122 122 137

Total 217 1800 2017 217 1233 1450 567

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

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

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

I Plan (1951-56) 376.2 376.2 2.50 12.20 10.98

II Plan (1956-61) 380 756.2 2.13 14.33 13.05

III Plan (1961-66) 576 1332.2 2.24 16.57 15.17

Annual Plan (1966-69) 429.8 1762 1.53 18.10 16.75

IV Plan (1969-74) 1242.3 3004.3 2.60 20.70 18.39

V Plan (1974-78) 2516.2 5520.5 4.02 24.72 21.16

Annual Plans (1978-80) 2078.6 7599.1 1.89 26.61 22.64

VI Plan (1980-85) 7368.8 14967.9 1.09 27.70 23.57

VII Plan (1985-90) 11107.3 26075.2 2.22 29.92 25.47

Annual Plans (1990-92) 5459.2 31534.4 0.82 30.74 26.31

VIII Plan (1992-97) 21071.9 52606.3 2.21 32.95 28.44

IX Plan (1997-2002) 49289 101895.3 4.10 37.05 31.01

X Plan (2002-2007) 83647 185542.3 4.59 41.64 33.74

XI Plan (2007-12) Outlay 165350 350892.3 6.33 47.97 35.01
(Projection)

* Anticipated figures under reconciliation with States

Source: Erstwhile Planning Commission & Report of the Working Group on MMI &
CAD for XII Five Year Plan (2012-17) and Project Monitoring Organisation, CWC.

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. From river basin point of view, India
has been divided into 20 river basins. The collection of hydro-meteorological data for all
the river basin in a scientific manner is essential for achieving various objectives 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.

As on April 2021, Central Water Commission is operating a network of 1543

Hydrological Observation (HO) stations in different river basins of the country to
collect (i) water level, (ii) discharge, (iii) water quality and (iv) silt. This includes 717
new stations opened during the XII five year plan. In addition to this, Meteorological
parameters including snow observations are also recorded at some key stations. This
will help in addressing the data requirement of the country more precisely and in better
scientific manner.

The basin-wise distribution of 1543 HO stations is detailed below in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1
Basin-wise number of 1543 Hydrological Observation Stations
S. No. Name of Basin No. of Sites
1. Brahmani-Baitarni Basin 24
2. Cauvery Basin 54
3. East Flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar 20
4. East Flowing rivers between Pennar and Kanyakumari 37
5. Ganga/Brahmaputra/Meghna/Barak Basin 802
6. Godavari Basin 140
7. Indus Basin 61
8. Krishna Basin 72

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9. Mahanadi Basin 55
10. Mahi Basin 19
11. Minor rivers draining into Myanmar and Bangladesh 17
12. Narmada Basin 71
13. Pennar Basin 12
14. Sabarmati Basin 13
15. Subarnarekha Basin 15
16. Tapi Basin 40
17. West Flowing Rivers from Tadri to Kanyakumari 51
18. West flowing rivers from Tapi to Tadri 22
19. West flowing rivers of Kutchh and Saurashtra including Luni 18
20. Areas of Inland Drainage in Rajasthan 0
Total 1543

CWC also operates 187 exclusive meteorological observations stations in various basins
in the country.

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 annually.

Planning & Development Organization at CWC headquarter at New Delhi maintains

hydrological data pertaining to all rivers of India. The data is provided to the bonafide
users on request by following a set procedure and as per 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 also at 652 key hydrological
observation stations covering all the important river basins of India. Also, water quality
samples are being collected from 112 Water Quality Sampling stations. CWC is
maintaining a three tier laboratory system for analysis of the physio-chemical
parameters of the water. The Level-I laboratories are located at 378 field water quality
monitoring stations on major rivers of India where physical parameters such as

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temperature, colour, odour, electrical conductivity, pH and dissolved oxygen of river

water are observed. There are 18 Level–II laboratories located at selected division offices
throughout India to analyses 25 nos. of physio-chemical characteristics and
bacteriological parameters of water. 5 Level-III laboratories are functioning at Varanasi,
Delhi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore and Guwahati where 41 parameters including heavy
metals / toxic parameters and pesticides are analysed. As on April 2022, out of 23
laboratories in CWC, 17 laboratories got accredited by National Accreditation Board
for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with Standard ISO/IEC
17025:2017 and accreditation of 6 laboratories are under process. Details of NABL
Accreditation status of 23 Water Quality Laboratories of CWC are given in the Table
3.1.1.

Table: 3.1.1 NABL Accreditation status of Water Quality Laboratories of CWC

NABL
S.No Name of Laboratory Level Location Organisation Accreditation
Status
Upper Brahmaputra
BBO,
1 Divisional Water II Dibrugarh Non Accredited
Guwahati
Quality Laboratory
Middle
Brahmaputra BBO,
2 III Guwahati Accredited
Divisional Water Guwahati
Quality Laboratory
Lower Brahmaputra
T&BDBO,
3 Divisional Water II Jalpaiguri Accredited
Kolkata
Quality Laboratory
Upper Cauvery
MSO,
4 Water Quality II Bangalore Accredited
Bengaluru
Laboratory
Lower Cauvery Accredited
C&SRO,
5 Water Quality III Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Laboratory
West Flowing C&SRO,
6 Rivers Water II Kochi Coimbatore Accredited
Quality Laboratory
East Flowing Rivers C&SRO,
7 Water Quality II Chennai Coimbatore Accredited
Laboratory

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NABL
S.No Name of Laboratory Level Location Organisation Accreditation
Status
Upper Krishna
KGBO,
8 Divisional Water II Pune Accredited
Hyderabad
Quality Laboratory
Krishna & Godavari
KGBO,
9 River Water Quality III Hyderabad Accredited
Hyderabad
Laboratory
Chenab Divisional
IBO,
10 Water Quality II Jammu Accredited
Chandigarh
Laboratory
Middle Ganga
11 Divisional-II Water II Patna LGBO, Patna Non Accredited
Quality Laboratory
Lower Ganga
T&BDBO,
12 Divisional Water II Berhampore Non Accredited
Kolkata
Quality Laboratory
Mahanadi
MERO,
13 Divisional Water II Raipur Accredited
Bhubaneswar
Quality Laboratory
Eastern River Water MERO,
14 II Bhubaneswar Accredited
Quality Laboratory Bhubaneswar
Waingangā
MCO,
15 Divisional Water II Nagpur Accredited
Nagpur
Quality Laboratory
Narmada Divisional
16 Water Quality II Bhopal NBO, Bhopal Non Accredited
Laboratory
Tapi Divisional
MTBO,
17 Water Quality II Surat Non Accredited
Gandhinagar
Laboratory
Mahi Divisional
MTBO,
18 Water Quality II Gandhinagar Accredited
Gandhinagar
Laboratory
Upper & Middle
19 Ganga River Water III Varanasi LGBO, Patna Accredited
Quality Laboratory
Himalayan
UGBO,
20 Divisional Water II Haridwar Non Accredited
Lucknow
Quality Laboratory

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NABL
S.No Name of Laboratory Level Location Organisation Accreditation
Status
Middle Ganga
UGBO,
21 Divisional Water II Lucknow Accredited
Lucknow
Quality Laboratory
Lower Yamuna
YBO, New
22 Water Quality II Agra Accredited
Delhi
Laboratory
National River
YBO, New
23 Water Quality III Delhi Accredited
Delhi
Laboratory

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 to 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 Water Information Management System (WIMS):

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 drawbacks which were encountered during the running of

above software, Central Water Commission has developed Online Surface Water
Information System (e-SWIS) software under the Hydrology Project-II (HP-II). e-SWIS,
(web and GIS-based Surface Water Information System) is being implemented in
participating Agencies in Hydrology Project II, and potentially in all States and UTs of
India. The main objective of development of the new software was to replace obsolete

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components of existing software, improve its system architecture and add some new
components.

Central Water Commission and other Implementing Agencies operate an

extensive network of hydrometric and hydro-meteorological measurement stations,
from which data are collected on climate, river flows, and water quality. Moreover,
seeing the importance of Integrated Information system with the concept of centralized
database, which widens scope of data collection due to increase in nos. of agencies,
Internet enabled surface water information system (e-SWIS) has been upgraded to
Water Information Management System (WIMS) under National Hydrology Project-
NHP.

Water Information Management System (WIMS) software is an up gradation and

extension of e-SWIS software. WIMS is a web-based open-source software system for
managing data entry, primary data validation, data processing, storage for Surface
Water and Ground Water Resources. In WIMS data is very secure and only classified
users can access the WIMS application. In WIMS, we can manage and create both kinds
of station types i.e. Surface Water and Ground Water. WIMS stores all the information
of a station for both station type (Surface Water/Ground Water) based on agencies. The
user Management Module is the most important module and it can be managed by the
Nodal Agency in WIMS. Earlier in e-SWIS software, the Groundwater module
functionality feature was not present, but in WIMS Software, Ground Water module
functionality is implemented and Ground Water station data can be fed in Ground
Water Module. Another feature of WIMS is telemetry management and live data from
INSAT & GPRS.

The benefits of WIMS software are:

 It is based on web application.

 Surface as well as Ground Water data is available in WIMS.
 Telemetry Management is proper.
 Data from State and other implementing agencies coming to WIMS.
 Inclusion of Flood Forecasting and Water Quality Management.
 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.

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 Data Integration is automatic and there is no need to physically send the data for
central depository.

However, all the works related to the development and maintenance of WIMS has been
handed over to NWIC on 01.12.2020 on “As is where Basis is”

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.

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

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 331 flood forecasting
stations, of which 199 are level forecasting and 132 are inflow forecasting stations on
major dams/ barrages, spread over 22 States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand,
Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil
Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal and 3 Union
Territories Jammu & Kashmir, Daman and Diu and the National Capital Territory of
Delhi. It covers 20 major river systems in the country.

On an average, over 8000 forecasts are being issued every year by Central Water
Commission during the 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.

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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, Barak, Teesta, Jhelam 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)

Depending upon the water level of the river, Central Water Commission has
categorized the flood situations at a station into three different categories namely,
Above Normal, Severe & Extreme flood situation. The details are as under, depending
upon with reference to warning level, danger level, and highest flood level.

Above Normal: The River is said to be flowing in “Above Normal” at any station when
the water level of the river touches or crosses the Warning Level, but remains below the
Danger Level of the station.

Severe Flood Situation: The River is said to be flowing in “Severe Flood Situation” at
any station when the water level of the river touches or crosses the Danger Level, but
below the Highest Flood Level (HFL) of the station. Orange Bulletin is issued to the
user agencies.

Extreme Flood Situation: The River is said to be flowing in “Extreme Flood Situation”
at any station when the water level of the river touches or crosses the HFL of the station.
A special “Red Bulletin” is being issued by the Central Water Commission to the users
agencies which contains the details related to the flood situation.

3.2.1 Flood Forecasting Performance during 2021

During the year, the flood forecasting activity began from 1st May 2021. During the
flood season of 2021 (May to December), 10617 flood forecasts (6670 level forecast and
3947 inflow forecasts) were issued out of which 9976 (93.96%) forecasts were found
within accuracy limit (± 0.15 m for level forecast and ± 20% for inflow forecast). Using

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the web-based WIMS software, the hydrological data of all Hydrological Observation
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
through the website //ffs.india-water.gov.in on near real time basis. This service was
widely followed up by the flood affected people. The appreciations/ suggestions
regarding the service were received from various people during the monsoon season.

The methodology based on rainfall-runoff mathematical model is being progressively

used for formulating flood forecasts. Using this methodology, 5-day advisory forecasts
are being issued by CWC. During flood season, five days flood advisories are available
for all the 20 river basins online since June 2017 on the website https://120.57.99.138.
With the availability of such information on severe storms, CWC is now issuing specific
advisories giving district-wise advise on anticipated floods to facilitate early
NDRF/SDRF deployment and dam-wise advise for operation of reservoir gates and
release of water from reservoir, wherever applicable.

CWC is issuing Daily Flood Situation Reports from May 2021 onwards till
December 2021. In addition to reports containing the usual daily rainfall situation,
rainfall forecast for the next 5 days, daily flood bulletin for the day and the flood
situation and advisories for the next few days, GIS based Map indicating the districts
affected by flood and reservoirs having inflow forecasts were also continued. Further
the report was sent to all beneficiaries including State Governments as well as
general public through Facebook (@CWC official FF), twitter (@CWC official FF) and
Whatsapp group.

3.2.2 Significant Flood Situations during 2021

During the flood season of 2021, out of 199 level forecasting stations, Extreme Flood
Situation was witnessed at 8 stations. Further, 50 more stations, where water level is
being monitored by CWC, witnessed Extreme Flood Situation during the period. The
details are as under:

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Sl. State District River Station Period

No. From To
1. Bihar Patna Ganga Hatidah 13/08/2021 19/08/2021
2. Bhagalpur Ganga Bhagalpur 16/08/2021 19/08/2021
3. Uttar Auraiya Yamuna Auraiya 06/08/2021 07/08/2021
Pradesh
4. Buduan Ganga Kachlabridge 23/10/2021 23/10/2021
5. Siddarthna Rapti Bansi
02/09/2021 04/09/2021
gar
6. Odisha Balasore Jalaka Mathani Road
22/09/2021 22/09/2021
Bridge
7. West Coochbeh Teesta Mekhliganj
20/10/2021 20/10/2021
Bengal ar (R/B)
8 Andhra Nellore Pennar Nellore Anicut
20/11/2021 20/11/2021
Pradesh

50 Flood Monitoring Stations flowed in Extreme Food Situation as detailed under:

Sl State District River Station Period

No.
From To
1 Tamilnadu Kanyakum Kodaiyar Thiruvarambu 26/05/2021 26/05/2021
ari 16/10/2021 17/10/2021
13/11/2021 14/11/2021
2 Tiruvallur Kosasthal Monnavedu 11/11/2021 13/11/2021
aiyar 19/11/2021 20/11/2021
3 Ranipet Kallar Poyyapakkam 11/11/2021 13/11/2021
19/11/2021 19/11/2021
29/11/2021 29/11/2021
4 Ranipet Araniar Puduvayal 12/11/2021 12/11/2021
5 Kanyakum Pazhayar Ashramam 14/11/2021 14/11/2021
ari
6 Nilgiri Bhavani Kukkalthurai 17/11/2021 18/11/2021
7 Vellore Palar Thiruvalam 19/11/2021 21/11/2021
8 Thiruvanna Ponnaiya Vazhavachanu 19/11/2021 19/11/2021
malai r r
9 Krishnagiri Ponnaiya Panneswaramm 19/11/2021 19/11/2021
r adam
10 Vellore Palar Nariyampattu 19/11/2021 23/11/2021

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11 Chengalpa Palar Chengalpatu 19/11/2021 22/11/2021

tta
12 Vellore Kosasthal Ayilambedu 21/11/2021 21/11/2021
aiyar
13 Cuddalore Periyadai Venganur 26/11/2021 26/11/2021
14 Tiruchirap Ayyar Thandalaiputh 26/11/2021 26/11/2021
alli ur
15 Ariyalur Marudai Varanavasi 26/11/2021 27/11/2021
yar
16 Bihar Muzaffarp BurhiGan Sakra 10/07/2021 14/07/2021
ur dak
17 Vaishali Gandak Lalganj 02/09/2021 03/09/2021
18 Maharashtr Ratnagiri Vashisti Muradpur 22/07/2021 23/07/2021
19 a Ratnagiri Bav Nivali 22/07/2021 23/07/2021
20 Raigad Savitri Mahad 22/07/2021 23/07/2021
21 Sindudurg Gad Belne Bridge 23/07/2021 23/07/2021
22 Chandrap Wardha Dhanora(Ward 23/07/2021 24/07/2021
ur ha)
23 Aurangaba Shivana Lasur 08/09/2021 08/09/2021
d 28/09/2021 29/09/2021
24 Chandrap Wardha Dhanora 08/09/2021 09/08/2021
ur
25 Wardha Wardha Kapsi 08/09/2021 10/09/2021
26 Yavatmal Wardha Patala 10/09/2021 10/09/2021
27 Goa North Goa Madai Ganjam 23/07/2021 24/07/2021
28 Telangana Adilabad Penganga Thamam 23/07/2021 23/07/2021
29 Karimnaga Maner Somanpally 07/09/2021 08/09/2021
r
30 Karnataka UttaraKan Aghanas Santeguli 23/07/2021 23/07/2021
ada hini
31 Mandya Shimsa Thoreshettahall 23/10/2021 23/10/2021
i 16/11/2021 17/11/2021
21/11/2021 22/11/2021
32 Chamaraja Uduthore Pudunagara 14/11/2021 15/11/2021
nagar halla
33 Uttarprades Balrampur Kwano DumriGhat 23/07/2021 24/07/2021
34 h Kheri Sarda Paliakalan 21/10/2021 21/10/2021
35 Rajasthan Kota Parwati Khatoli 03/08/2021 04/08/2021
36 Kota Ujjad Barodiya 07/08/2021 07/08/2021
37 Madhya Datia Sind Seondha 04/08/2021 05/08/2021
38 Pradesh Mendhikh Narmada Kaner 24/09/2021 24/09/2021
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39 Gujarat Surat Tapi Kholwad(Kath 29/09/2021 30/09/2021

ore)
40 Kerala Kollam Ithikkara Arkkannur 12/10/2021 12/10/2021
41 Kottayam Manimal Pullakkayar 16/10/2021 16/10/2021
a
42 Kottayam Manimal Manikal 16/10/2021 16/10/2021
a
43 Uttarakhan Chamoli Alkanan Karan Prayag 19/10/2021 19/10/2021
d da
44 Pithoragar Sarda Ghat 19/10/2021 20/10/2021
h
45 Champaw Sarda Pancheshwar 19/10/2021 20/10/2021
at
46 Andhra Chittoor Nagari Buggaagrahara 12/11/2021 19/11/2021
Pradesh m
47 Chittoor Poini Narasingaraya 19/11/2021 21/11/2021
nipet
48 Cuddapah Cheyyeru Nandalur 19/11/2021 19/11/2021
49 Anantapur Chitravat Singavaram 19/11/2021 20/11/2021
hi
50 Puducherry Puducherr Varahana Kumarapalaya 18/11/2021 20/11/2021
y di m

Severe Flood Situation

87 FF Stations flowed in Severe Flood Situation in the States of Arunachal

Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra,
Rajasthan, NCT Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana and Jharkhand during the
period 1st May to 31st December 2021 as shown below:

Sl. No. State District River Station

1 Arunachal East Siang Siang Passi ghat

Pradesh
2 Assam Sonitpur Jia-Bharali N T Road Crossing
3 Jorhat Brahmaputra Neamati ghat
4 Sivasagar Desang Nanglamora ghat
5 Barpeta Beki Beki Rd Bridge
6 Goalpara Brahmaputra Goalpara
7 Dhubri Brahmaputra Dhubri
8 Sonitpur Brahmaputra Tezpur
9 Kamrup Brahmaputra Guwahati (DC Court)

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10 Kokrajhar Gaurang Kokrajhar

11 Dibrugarh Brahmaputra Dibrugarh
12 Lakhimpur Subansiri Badati ghat
13 Odisha Keonjar Baitarni Anandpur
14 Bhadrak Baitarni Akhuapada
15 Balasore Subarnarekha Rajghat
16 Bihar Madhubani Kamalabalan Jainagar
17 Gopalganj Gandak Dumaria ghat
18 Muzzafarpur Gandak Rewa ghat
19 Samastipur BurhiGandak Rosera
20 Sitamarhi Bagmati Dheng Bridge
21 Araria Parwan Araria
22 Darbhanga Adhwara Group Ekmi ghat
23 Muzzafarpur BuriGandak Sikandarpur (Muzzafarpur)
24 Motihari BuriGandak Lalbegia ghat
25 BuriGandak Samastipur Samastipur
26 Khagaria BurhiGandak Khagaria
27 Purnea Mahananda Dhengra ghat
28 Darbhanga Bagmati Haya ghat
29 Madhubani Kamlabalan Jhanjharpur
30 Khagaria Kosi Baltara
31 Sitamarhi Lakhanadi Runisaidpur
32 Muzzafarpur Bagmati Benibad
33 Darbhanga Adhwara Group Kamataul
34 Siwan Ghagra Darauli
35 Bhagalpur Ganga Kahalgaon
36 Munger Ganga Munger
37 Vaishali Gandak Hajipur
38 Siwan Ghagra Gangpur Siswan
39 Patna Punpun Sripalpur
40 Patna Sone Maner
41 Patna Ganga Gandhi ghat
42 Patna Ganga Digha ghat
43 Buxar Ganga Buxar
44 Katihar Kosi Kursela
45 Kishanganj Mahananda Taibpur
46 W Champaran Gandak Chatia
47 Katihar Mahananda Jhawa
48 Muzzafarpur Burhi Gandak Ahirwalia
49 Uttar Pradesh Kushinagar Gandak Khadda
50 Ballia Ghagra Turtipar

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51 Farukkabad Ganga Fatehgarh

52 Faizabad Ghagra Ayodhya
53 Barabanki Ghagra Elgin bridge
54 Balrampur Rapti Balrampur
55 Gorakhpur Rapti Bird ghat
56 Allahabad Ganga Phaphamau
57 Mirzapur Ganga Mirzapur
58 Ghazipur Ganga Ghazipur
59 Ballia Ganga Ballia
60 Varanasi Ganga Varanasi
61 Allahabad Ganga Allahabad
62 Etawah Yamuna Etawah
63 Hamirpur Betwa Sahjina
64 Allahabad Yamuna Naini
65 Hamirpur Yamuna Hamirpur
66 Jalaun Yamuna Kalpi
67 Kanpur Ganga Kanpur
68 Shahjahanpur Ganga Dabri
69 Banda Yamuna Chilla ghat
70 Uttarakhand Pauri Garhwal Alakananda Srinagar
71 Haridwar Ganga Haridwar
72 Dehradun Ganga Rishikesh
73 West Bengal Jalpaiguri Tista Domohani
74 Hoogly Mundeswari Harinkhola
75 Birbhum Ajoy Gheropara
76 Coochbehar Torsa Ghugumari
77 Murshidabad Ganga Farakka
78 Maharashtra Satara Krishna Arjunwad
79 Rajasthan Dholpur Chambal Dholpur
80 Kota Chambal Kota City
81 Karauli Chambal Manderial
82 NCT Delhi North Delhi Yamuna Delhi Rly Bridge
83 Andhra East Godavari Godavari Kunavaram
84 Pradesh Srikakulam Nagavali Srikakulam
85 Telangana Bhopalpalli Godavari Kaleswaram
86 Jharkhand Sahibganj Ganga Sahibganj
87 Kerala Pathanmitta Pamba Malakkara

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Above Normal Flood Situation:

42 FF Stations in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra

Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu and Odisha flowed in Above Normal
Flood Situation during the period 1st May to 31st December 2021 as shown below:

Sl. No. State District River Station

1 Assam Lakhimpur Ranganadi Ranganadi NT Rd
Crossing
2 Sivasagar Dikhow Sivasagar
3 Golaghat Dhansiri(s) Numaligarh
4 Dibrugarh Buridehing Chenimari (Khowang)
5 Nalbari Pagladiya Pagladiya NT Rd Crossing
6 Kamrup Puthimari N H Crossing
7 Barpeta Manas Manas NH Xing
8 Dhubri Sankosh Golokganj
9 Nagaon Kopili Kampur
10 Karimganj Kushiyara Karimganj
11 Bihar Sapual Kosi Basua
12 Adhwara Sitamarhi Sonebarsa
13 Chhappra Ghaghra Chhappra
14 Jharkhand Purba Singh bhum Subarnarekha Jamshedpur
15 Uttar Pradesh Bahraich Rapti Kakardhari
16 Kanpur Ganga Ankinghat
17 Kannauj Ganga Kannauj
18 Ghaziabad Ganga Garhmukhteshwar
19 Rae-Bareli Ganga Dalmau
20 Rae-Bareli Sai Rae-Bareli
21 Bareilly Ramganga Bareilly
22 Moradabad Ramganga Moradabad
23 West Bengal Coochbehar Jaldhaka Mathabhanga
24 Alipurduar Torsa Hasimara
25 Jalpaiguri Jaldhaka NH 31
26 Coochbehar Raidak-I Tufanganj
27 Andhra Pradesh Kurnool Tungabhadra Mantralayam
28 East Godavari Godavari Dowlaiswaram
29 Nellore Pennar Nellore Anicut
30 Telangana Kothagudem Godavari Dummagudem
31 Kothagudem Godavari Bhadrachalam
32 Bhopalpalli Godavari Eturunagaram
33 Maharashtra Nanded Godavari Nanded

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34 Parbhani Godavari Gangakhed

35 Nasik Godavari Nasik
36 Odisha Jajpur Brahmani Jenapur
37 Balasore Burhabalang Govindpur NH 5 Rd
Bridge
38 Gajapati Vamsadhara Kashinagar
39 Cuttack Mahanadi Naraj
40 Tamilnadu Madurai Vaigai Madurai
41 Tiruchirapalli Cauvery Musiri
42 Erode Cauvery Kodumudi

Reservoirs having Inflow above threshold limit:

79 reservoir received inflows above its threshold limit in Karnataka, Jharkhand,

Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh
Telangana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh during
the period from 1st May to 31st December 2021.

Sl. State District River Station

No.
1 Karnataka Mysore Kabini Kabini Dam
2 Vijayapura Krishna Almatti Dam
3 Mandya Cauvery Krishnarajasagar Dam
4 Chikmagaluru Bhadra Bhadra Dam
5 Shivamogga Tunga Upper Tunga
6 Bagalkot Krishna Hippargi Dam
7 Belgaum Malaprabha Malaprabha Dam
8 Ballari Tungabhadra Tungabhadra Dam
9 Gadag Krishna Singatalur Barrage
10 Belagavi GhatPrabha Hidkal Dam
11 Vijayapura Krishna Narayanpur Dam
12 Coorg Harangi Harangi Dam
13 Hassan Hemavathy Hemavathy Dam
14 Jharkhand Saraikela Kharaswan Subarnarekha Galudih Barrage
15 Dhanbad Damodar Panchet Dam
16 Dhanbad Barakar Maithon Dam
17 Dumka Mayurakshi Massanjore Dam
18 Bokaro Damodar Tenughat Dam
19 Saraikela Kharaswan Subarnarekha Chandil Dam
20 Odisha Sambalpur Mahanadi Hirakud Dam

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21 Kendujhar Baitarani Salandi Dam

22 Angul Brahmani Rengali Dam
23 West Bengal Burdwan Damodar Durgapur Barrage
24 Birbhum Mayurakshi Tilpara M Barrage
25 Bankura Kangsabati Kongsabati Dam
26 Maharashtra Satara Nira Veer Dam
27 Satara Koyna Koyna Dam
28 Kolhapur Warana Warana Dam
29 Solapur Bhima Ujjani Dam
30 Bhandara Wainganga Gosikhurd Dam
31 Yavatmal Penganga Issapur/Upper
Penganga
32 Amaravati Wardha Upper Wardha Project
33 Aurangabad Godavari Jaikwadi Dam
34 Jalgaon Tapi Hathnur Dam
35 Bihar West Champaran Gandak Gandak Barrage
36 Uttar Pradesh Bulandshahar Ganga Narora Barrage (U/S)
37 Bahraich Ghagra Katerniaghat Dam
38 Sonebhadra Rihand Rihand Dam
39 Lalitpur Betwa Matatila Dam
40 Bijnor Ganga Dharmanagri Barrage
41 Uttarakhand Champawat Sharda Banbasa Barrage
42 Pauri Garhwal Ramganga Kalagarh Dam
43 Tamilnadu Thanjavur Cauvery Grand Anicut
44 Tirichirapalli Cauvery Upper Anicut
45 Erode Bhavani Bhavanisagar Dam
46 Salem Cauvery Mettur Dam
47 Thiruvallur Kosasthaliyar Poondi Satyamurthy
Reservoir
48 Theni Vaigai Vaigai Dam
49 Cuddalore Periyar Odai Wellington Dam
50 Thiruvannamalai Ponnaiyar Sathanur Dam
51 Tiruvallur Adyar Chembarampakkam
Lake
52 Telangana Wanaparthy Krishna Priyadarshini Jurala
53 Nizamabad Godavari Sriram Sagar Dam
54 Karimnagar Godavari SripadaYellempally Dam
55 Nalgonda Musi Musi Project
56 Bhupalpally Godavari Laxmi Barrage
57 Sanga Reddy Manjira Singur Dam
58 Kama Reddy Manjira Nizamsagar Dam

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59 Adilabad Kaddamvagu Kaddam Dam

60 Rajasthan Jhalawar Kalisindh Kalisindh Dam
61 Gujarat Tapi Tapi Ukai Dam
62 Valsad Damanganga Madhuban Dam
63 Andhra Kurnool Krishna Srisailam Dam
64 Pradesh Krishna Krishna Prakasham Barrage
65 Kurnool Tungabhadra Sunkesula Barrage
66 Guntur Krishna Dr KLRS Pulichintala
Dam
67 West Godavari Godavari Indirasagar (Polavaram)
68 Srikakulam Nagavali NarayanpuramAnicut
69 Vizianagaram Nagavali Madduvalasa Reservoir
70 Nellore North Pennar Somasila Dam
71 Madhya Jabalpur Narmada Bargi Dam
72 Pradesh Raisan Narmada Barna Dam
73 Khandwa Narmada Indirasagar Dam
74 Khandwa Narmada Omkareshwar Dam
75 Mandsaur Chambal Gandhisagar Dam
76 Shahdol Sone Bansagar Dam
77 Lalitpur Betwa Rajghat Dam
78 Hoshangabad Narmada Tawa Dam
79 Kerala Idukki Periyar Idukki Dam

3.2.4 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 2021, 245
daily bulletins (once daily), 866 Orange Bulletins for Severe Flood Situation (every 6
hours) and 316 Red Bulletins for Extreme Flood Situation (every 3hours) 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.

3.2.5 Communication System of CWC used for flood forecasting purposes

Various modes of communication namely, wireless (VHF & HF), satellite, VSAT,
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Since beginning, Central Water Commission has been operating wireless stations
covering almost all river basins to transmit and receive 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 Severe and
Extreme 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 was also utilized to disseminate the
flood information. The forecast, water level and rainfall information were regularly
uploaded on web site http://india-water.gov.in/wims during monsoon season 2020.

3.2.6 Modernization of Flood Forecasting Services

Central Water Commission is making a constant endeavour in updating and

modernizing the flood 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.

3.2.6.1 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 Dam
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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).

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).

Further, during XII Plan, telemetry system was installed at 495 stations in 14 river
basins namely, Brahmaputra (67), Yamuna (51), Godavari (25), Pennar (5), Krishna (15),
Eastern Rivers (30), Teesta Basin (30), Narmada (12), Ganga (153), Chenab (4), Mahi
Tapi (24), Southern River (38), Cauvery (32) and Wainganga (9)

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 periods. Till the end of XII Plan, there were 3 Earth Receiving
Stations (ERS) in the country at New Delhi, Jaipur and Burla. A total of 27 Modelling
centres have been installed in the country till the end of XII Plan. These Modelling
Centres are located at 1.Agra, 2.Asansol, 3.Bengaluru, 4.Bhubaneshwar, 5.Burla,
6.Bhopal, 7.Chennai, 8.Haridwar, 9.Dibrugarh, 10.Gandhinagar, 11.Gangtok,
12.Guwahati, 13-14.Hyderabad (Two stations one each for Krishna and Godavari
basins), 15.Jaipur, 16.Jalpaiguri, 17.Nagpur, 18-19.Two at Lucknow, 20.Bhusawal,
21.Maithon, 22-23. New Delhi (Two at headquarter and one for Yamuna Basin),
24.Patna, 25.Shimla, 26.Surat and 27.Varanasi. The data reception from stations all over
India is being monitored from Central Flood Control Room at CWC Headquarter, New
Delhi.

Upto Feb 2022, 20 more Telemetry stations have been installed under XII Plan. Total
number of installed stations is 960 upto XII Plan. [3 remaining]
Installation of 125 Telemetry Stations under 14th finance commission is under progress
out of which installation is completed at 54 stations. [71 remaining]

3.2.6.2 Development and use of Mathematical Model for Flood Forecasting

CWC is currently providing five-day advisory flood forecast on its web portal
https://120.57.99.138 by doing pan India rainfall-based mathematical modeling for 20
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forecast stations. This is a major paradigm shift from the conventional Gauge-to-Gauge
correlation to a more scientific modelling technique for flood forecasting. The system is
totally in-house developed using modelling software‟s (MIKE 11, ArcGIS etc)
generating forecast which is updated every three hours for all the stations
simultaneously in automatic mode.
It uses both the hydrologic (rainfall-runoff) and hydrodynamic modelling techniques
for real-time water level and inflow prediction in the rivers and reservoirs respectively.
This new intervention has not only increased the lead time substantially to 120 hours 95
days for all the stations but also standardised the forecast duration in a pattern similar
to rainfall observation time. The five day advance forecast is generated using various
available rainfall data products like forecasted rainfall data GFS (Global Forecast
System) provided by IMD (India Meteorological Department), GSMaP (Global Satellite
Mapping of Precipitation- JAXA product) & GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement-
NASA & JAXA product) , as a major input into the system.

3.2.6.3 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://ffs.india-water.gov.in.
CWC in collaboration with M/s Google Inc has started issuing inundation alerts
regarding flood situation in various categories of flood at all the existing flood forecast
stations. The alert messages will be available on the dashboard http://g.co/indiafloods.
These alerts will also be visible in GPRS enabled android smart phones when they
approach the area of flooding.

3.3 FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND BORDER AREAS PROGRAMME

(FMBAP) 2017-21:

A comprehensive scheme titled “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme

(FMBAP)” with an outlay of Rs. 3342.00 Cr (FMP-Rs 2642 Cr & RMBA-Rs 700 Cr) for
period 2017-2020 with merged components from the existing Flood Management
Programme (FMP) and River Management in Border Areas (RMBA) schemes during XII
Five Year Plan was approved by the Union Cabinet on 07-Mar-2019 and aimed at
completion of the on-going projects already approved under FMP. The scheme was
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Brief about both components are as under:

3.3.1 Flood Management Program ( FMP):

“Flood Management Programme (FMP)” a State Sector scheme amounting to Rs. 8,000
Cr. under Central Plan proposed by MoWR, RD & GR was approved by Government of
India during XI Plan (Nov. 2007). The continuation of flood management programme
was approved by the Government of India during XII Plan with an outlay of Rs. 10,000
Cr. An outlay of Rs. 2642 Cr. was kept for period 2017-21 under this component.

A total 522 schemes costing Rs. 13238.37 Cr were approved during XI Plan (420 projects
costing Rs. 7857.08 Cr) and XII Plan (102 projects costing Rs. 5381.29 Cr). Out of these
522 schemes, 421 schemes have been completed; 64 schemes foreclosed, dropped and
shifted (47-foreclosed; 16-dropped & 1 shifted to RMBA component) and 37 schemes
are ongoing. Out of these 43 ongoing schemes; 21, 13 & 3 schemes are being monitored
by CWC, GFCC & Brahmaputra Board respectively. These 421 completed schemes have
given protection to an area of around 4.991 Mha and protected a population of about
53.475 million.

3.3.2 River Management Activities & Works related to Border Areas

(RMBA) Component:

River Management Activities & Works related to Border Areas (RMBA) started as a
Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs 820 Cr in XI plan. The scheme with an
outlay of Rs 740 Cr was also continued during XII Plan. An outlay of Rs700 Cr was kept
for period 2017-21 under this component.

Following activities are being taken up under RMBA component of FMBAP.

Sl. Activity
No.
1 Hydrological observations and flood forecasting on common border rivers with
neighbouring countries
2 Investigation of WR projects in neighbouring countries

3 Pre-construction activities for WR projects on common border rivers

4 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
5 Activities of Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC)

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3.3.3 FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND BORDER AREAS PROGRAMME (FMBAP)

2021-26.

The total amount recommended by EFC for FMBAP 2021-26 for XVth Finance
Commission Cycle is Rs. 4,500 Cr. Approval of FMBAP 2021-2026 vide Cabinet
decision dated 19.01.2022 is up to September, 2022. Funding ratio has been kept as 90:10
(for special category States) and 60:40 (for general States) under FMP component of the
schemes.

5 schemes costing Rs 2403.24 Cr (1 each from J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur
& Bihar) has been included under FMP component of FMBAP: 2021-26.

Release under the FMP as well as RMBA till date is as under.

Releases under FMP and RMBA since XI Plan

Rs. in crore

Fund Releases FMP RMBA(Grant-in- Total

Aid)

XI PLAN 3566.00 340.41 3906.4053

XII PLAN 1307.07 223.20 1530.27
Total (XI+XII) 4873.07 563.61 5436.6753
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2017-18 562.67 159.25 721.92
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2018-19 428.20 256.48 684.68
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2019-20 546.02 69.61 615.63
FMBAP 2017-21:FY:2020-21 37.79 42.49 80.28
Total FMBAP 2017-21 1574.68 527.83 2102.51
FMBAP 2021-26: FY:2021-22 239.7539 3.736 243.49
Total as on date since XI Plan 6687.51 1095.17 7782.68

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Flood Erosion

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Flood Protection works

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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 by both Central and State Governments.
Problems are aggregating mainly due to severe erosion of river banks and large
quantity of silt/sediment being carried and deposited in its downstream reaches. This
behaviour of the river needs to be thoroughly understood for evolving effective
strategies to overcome the problem posed by it.

Morphological study of three rivers namely, Ghaghra, Sutluj and Gandak has been
completed till the end of 11th Plan period. The study of Ghaghra and Satluj has been
conducted by NIH, Roorkee and the study of river Gandak has been conducted by
CWPRS, Pune.

During the 12th plan period, consultancy works for 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 IITs /NITs under the Plan Scheme “R&D
Programme in water sector”. The details and status of these studies are given below:-

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Sl. Institute Name of Rivers Status

No.
1. IIT Roorkee Ganga, Sharda, Rapti Completed
2. IIT Delhi Kosi, Bagmati, Yamuna Final Report of Kosi and
Bagmati Submitted.
Draft Final Report of
Yamuna Submitted.
3. IIT Guwahati Bramhaputra, Subansiri, Completed
Pagladiya
4. IIT Madras Krishna, Tungbhadra Final Report Submitted
5. IIT Kharagpur Mahananda, Mahanadi, Hoogly Final Report Submitted
6. SVNIT Surat Tapi Completed

The above studies have been spilled over beyond 12th Plan. The remaining part of the
above studies has been included in the EFC of Plan scheme “Research and
Development programme in water sector and implementation of National Water
Mission”.

3.5 Coastal Erosion

The Indian coastline extends upto a length of about 7516 km (as per NHO). Almost all
the maritime States/UTs are facing coastal erosion problem of 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 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.
The CPDAC has been assigned very wide mandate by Govt. of India ranging from
coordination related to Coastal Data Collection, organizing investigation and research
in coastal protection, laying down principles in construction techniques of coastal
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design condition based on the same and to interact with international agencies for
technology transfer in field of coastal protection etc. MoEF & CC is one of the Members
of the above Committee.

Till now, 17 meetings of CPDAC have been held. The 17th meeting of CPDAC was held
through Video Conferencing on 18th February, 2021 under the Chairmanship of Shri
Ranjan Kumar Sinha, Member (River Management), CWC. Finalization of shoreline
change atlas of Indian Coast is an important outcome of 17th CPDAC Meeting.

The work for the updation of Shoreline Change Atlas of Indian Coast on time frame of
2004-06 to 2014-16 has been completed by SAC, Ahmedabad and got clearance for
release from ISRO HQ. SAC has informed that the shoreline change atlas has been
prepared in six volumes based on LISS IV satellite data for 2004-06 and 2014-16 time
frame at 1:25000 scale. The updated Atlas was released in August, 2021.

3.5.2 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)”. The CMIS envisages
setting 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 experience and expertise is needed. Hence, for implementation and
creation of CMIS, it has been decided that CWC would suitably associate with the
maritime State/UT Governments and Institutes/Agencies who possess similar
expertise and experience. In order to hear the views of the maritime State/UT
Governments and Expert Institutes/Agencies, a “One day Brainstorming Workshop on
Implementation and Creation of Coastal Management Information System (CMIS)” was
organized by CWC on 13th May, 2014 at CWC HQ in New Delhi. During the discussions
in the work-shop, the preferred implementation model for CMIS was decided to be
through signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein, 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‟. Data

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related to Wave, Tide, Current, Wind, coastal sediment, beach profile, bathymetry,
shoreline change etc. are to be collected under this programme.

A) IIT Madras

A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CWC as project

implementer, 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 was signed in October 2016 for establishment of one
coastal data collection site in each participating State/UT (Devanari-Tamil Nadu,
Karaikal-Puducherry and Ponnani-Kerala) over a period of 2 years which expired in
June 2019. All the deliverables enshrined in the MoU have been completed and
intended targets have been achieved. All the remaining payments as per MoU was
made to IITM, Chennai.

Approval was received from DoWR, RD & GR for the project proposal of IIT Madras for
extension of the implementation of Coastal Management Information System (CMIS) in
the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UT of Puducherry (CMIS) with an estimated cost
of Rs. 4.143 crore for a period of one year. Accordingly, a tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) was signed in January 2020 between CWC, IIT Madras and the
respective states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and an advance payment
amounting to Rs 1.40 crore was made to IIT Madras in February 2020. 1st PMC meeting
was held through VC on 21st December, 2020 and 2nd PMC meeting held through VC
on 2nd March, 2021. One week online training on CMIS was conducted during January
2021. Amount paid by CWC in the second phase of CMIS is Rs.355 lakhs. Establishment
of three nos. of coastal data collection sites (Devanari-Tamil Nadu, Karaikal-Puducherry
and Ponnani-Kerala) have been completed and sites were taken over from the project
executor, IITM, Chennai on 31.05.2021. Data collection has been started by CWC from
the above sites in the month of June 2021.

B) CWPRS

CWC explored the possibility of extending CMIS to the other maritime States/UTs and
held discussions regarding the same with institutes like National Institute of
Oceanography (NIO), Goa, Central Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune,
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal etc. Consequently, CWPRS Pune had

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shown interest in taking up the role of Project Executor for Implementation of CMIS at 2
sites, one each in Maharashtra (northern region) and Gujarat (southern region).

Further, CWC made communication with State Govt. of Maharashtra and Gujarat,
seeking their concurrence for the implementation of CMIS as per the arrangement of
tripartite MoU arrangement.

A meeting was held among the officers of CWC, CWPRS Pune and the representatives
of the State Govt. of Gujarat and Maharashtra at CWC, New Delhi on 18/08/2017
wherein detailed discussions were held on the various modalities involved in the tri-
partite arrangement for implementation of CMIS and also the various
experiences/learning from the on-going implementation of CMIS by IIT Madras.
Consequently, the State Govt. of Gujarat and Maharashtra accorded their concurrence
for the implementation of CMIS in their respective States. The competent authority in
MoWR, RD & GR has approved a Project Proposal of CWPRS, Pune amounting to
Rs.6.96 crore for the implementation of Coastal Management Information System
(CMIS) at 2 sites, 1 in Gujarat and 1 in Northern Maharashtra and a tripartite
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among CWC as project implementer, CWPRS,
Pune as project executor and States of Gujarat, and Northern Maharashtra as project
facilitator was signed in January 2019 for establishment of one coastal data collection
site in each participating State/UT.
Advance payment amounting to Rs 2.09 crore for the project was made to CWPRS,
Pune in June 2019. First Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) meeting was held at
CWPRS, Pune in September 2019. Establishment of 2 sites, one at Satpati in North
Maharashtra and another at Nanidanti-Motidanti in South Gujarat is in progress under
this project.
Second PMC meeting was held via VC on 11.08.2020 and 3rd PMC meeting was held via
VC on 04.06.2021. Two on-line training workshops have been organized viz. Installation
and Operation of coastal equipment which was organized in August 2020 and Role,
Method and Importance of Coastal Data Collection for CMIS Activities in North
Maharashtra and South Gujarat which was organized in February 2021. Similarly, two
Fields trainings have been organized during testing of equipments and their
installation. First year balance payment amounting to Rs. 253.62 lakhs has been made to
CWPRS, Pune in the month of June 2021. Third PMC meeting for the implementation of
CMIS in the State of Maharashtra and Gujarat was held through Video Conferencing on
04.06.2021. Procurement of most of the equipment have been completed and data
collection has been started in this project.

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C) NIO, Goa

NIO, Goa had also shown interest for taking up the role of Project Executor for
Implementation of CMIS at 3 sites, 2 in Goa and 1 in Southern Maharashtra.
A Tripartite MoU for implementation of Coastal Management Information System
(CMIS) in Maharashtra (Southern Coast) and Goa at an estimated cost of Rs. 13.77 crore
was signed between CWC as Project Implementer, National Institute of Oceanography
(NIO), Goa as Project Executer and Govt. of Maharashtra and Govt. of Goa as Project
Facilitator on 26th & 27th March 2019.

Approval was received from DoWR, RD & GR for the revalidation of sanction for
making advance payment of Rs.4.13 crore to NIO, Goa for the implementation of
Coastal Management Information System (CMIS) at two sites in the state of Goa and at
one site in the State of Maharashtra. Accordingly, advance payment of Rs 4.13 crore was
made to NIO Goa.
1st Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) meeting was held at NIO, Goa in January 2020.
Establishment of three sites i.e, Tarkali-Malvan in South Maharashtra, Calangute-Baga
coast in North Goa and Varca-Benaulium in South Goa is in progress under this project.
Second PMC meeting was held via VC on 16.06.2020 and 3rd PMC meeting was held
via VC on 03.02.2021. First Training in the form of Webinar conducted by NIO, Goa on
25.09.2020. Bathymetry, beach profiling, shoreline change, coastal sediment Coastal bed
sediments, suspended sediment and beach sediment measurements are being
conducted as per schedule. The procurement of various equipments is under progress.
Fourth PMC meeting for the implementation of CMIS in the State of Maharashtra and
Goa was held in Goa on 08.03.2022.

3.5.3 Salinity Ingress Management Projects

On the intervention of Hon‟ble Prime Minister, a study was taken up by the Ministry of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) to
examine the issues of salinization of land along the coast in a scientific manner and to
suggest suitable remedial measures for same.

Coastal land salinization and salt water ingress are major hazards encountered along
the Indian coast which can hamper the rapid socio-economic growth of the coastal
states and the economy of the country as a whole. As India has a lengthy sea coast
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areas is a national problem. In coastal regions, which are in close proximity to the sea,
salinization may lead to changes in the chemical composition of natural water
resources, degrading the quality of water supply to the domestic, agriculture and
industrial sectors, loss of biodiversity, taxonomic replacement by halo tolerant species,
loss of fertile soil, collapse of agricultural and fishery industries, changes in local
climatic conditions, and creating health problems; thus, affecting many aspects of
human life and posing major hindrance to the economic development of the region.

A technical committee for adopting suitable protection measures for prevention of

salinity ingress in the coastal states/union territories was constituted under the
chairmanship of Chairman, CWC with Chief Engineer, HSO, CWC as Member-
Secretary.

On the direction of Hon‟ble Prime Minister during a review meeting taken on

19.06.2014, a Report namely “Problems of Salinization of Land in the Coastal
States/Union Territories” was prepared by HSO, CWC, New Delhi and submitted in
Aug, 2017.

A meeting to discuss the report was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (MoWR,
RD & GR) on 29th September, 2017. In the meeting it was decided that (i) CWC will
prepare necessary guidelines in consultation with CWPRS, CGWB and other technical
agencies for preparation of DPR for salinity ingress management projects including
funding pattern and eligibility criteria for funding. (ii) CWC will prepare a
comprehensive new scheme for salinity ingress management projects based on the
DPRs received from the States/UTs as per guidelines prepared by CWC. (iii) A
National Centre for Scientific Study of Salinity ingress in Delta regions will be set up as
recommended in the report.

Further, a Committee was constituted for (i) preparation of DPR (ii) preparation of new
scheme for Salinity Ingress Management Projects & (iii) setting up of National Centre
for Scientific Study of Salinity Ingress in Delta Regions.

The draft guidelines for preparation of DPR were finalized in the third meeting of the
committee held on 09.12.2020. These draft finalized Guidelines for the preparation of
DPR for Salinity Ingress Management Projects in coastal areas was submitted to DoWR,
RD & GR on 19.02.2021 for the approval of the competent authority in the Ministry.
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requested CWC to circulate the draft guidelines to all the coastal states/UTs for their
comments/views. The same were circulated to all the coastal states/UTs in October,
2021 through DO Letters from Chairman, CWC. Further, DoWR, RD & GR has also sent
the guidelines to all the coastal states/UTs for their comments/views. Responses are
still awaited from some of the states/UTs.

3.5.5 Desalination

Desalination refers to any of several processes that remove excess salt and other
minerals from water. Water is desalinated in order to be converted to freshwater
suitable for human consumption. It is used on many sea going ships and submarines.
Most of the modern interest in desalination is focused on developing cost-effective
ways of providing freshwater for human use in regions where the availability of
freshwater is limited. Large-scale desalination typically uses extremely large amounts of
energy as well as specialized expensive infrastructure, making it very costly compared
to the use of freshwater from rivers or groundwater. The energy requirement also
depends upon the salt content. More salt content requires more energy during
desalination process.

A comprehensive report/Status note and way Forward including role of CWC on

augmenting water availability by desalination of water has been prepared.

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CHAPTER-IV

BASIN PLANNING

4.1 BRICS Water Minister Meet

A country paper on „Addressing the water, food & energy security‟ was prepared by
the BPMO officers and the same was presented in the BRICS Water Forum Session
held on 17.11.2021. A draft Joint Declaration of BRICS Water Ministers was prepared
and deliberations upon it were held during the BRICS Water Forum session held on
17.11.2021. The Draft Joint Declaration was finally adopted by Water Ministers in the
BRICS Water Minister Meet held on 18.11.2021. BPMO Officials participated in the
“BRICS Water Ministers Meet” on 18.11.2021 held through Video Conferencing.

Hon‟ble Minister of Jal Shakti signing “New Delhi Statement on Water” during 1st
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BRICS Water Forum

4.2 Extended Hydrological Prediction

Extended Hydrological Prediction (EHP) is the prediction of hydrological

variables, most commonly the monthly/seasonal stream flow or in simple term it is
the prediction of water availability in a catchment at the time scale of days to weeks
to seasons in future. The skilful and reliable forecasts of stream flows are highly
valuable for providing water allocation, managing drought, planning and managing
water use.
The consultancy for EHP work of 3 basins (Yamuna, Narmada, and Cauvery)
under NHP has been awarded to M/s Research Triangle Institute (RTI)
International, USA. Project has started since 01.07.2020. Main objective of the
consultancy is to develop tools for multi-week forecast of volume of water in the
above mentioned basins. Multi week forecasts will cover a period of up to 4 weeks
from the date of issuing forecasts. The final outcomes consist of:
 Forecast model for high flow (wet) season
 Forecast model for low flow (dry) season
 Dashboard with Integrated Operational Forecast Models
 Documentation (manuals, etc) and Capacity building

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4.3 India-EU water Partnership

Under India- European Union (EU) water Partnership (IEWP), Priority Area 1 is
dedicated to the topic „Sustainable River Basin Management and Governance‟.

As a key task, under Phase-I of IEWP, a pilot Tapi River Basin Management Plan
(Tapi RBM Plan) was developed.

The Tapi RBM Plan follows the internationally acknowledged River Basin
Management Cycle taking into account water quality and quantity. In this context
and as a first implementation step of the RBM Cycle, the three Tapi States jointly
identified five Key Water Management Issus (KWMIs) as essential basis of the Tapi
Plan (29 March 2019, Gujarat). These five KWMIs are listed as follows:

1) Pollution from Urban Areas and Industries

• Organic point source pollution
• Point source pollution through hazardous substances
2) Pollution from Agriculture
• Point and non-point source pollution through nitrogen, phosphorous and
pesticides
3) Alterations of River Hydrology/Water Quantity
• Alterations from irrigation/abstraction; crop patters;
4) Alterations of Groundwater Quality and Quantity
• Alterations from irrigation/abstraction; solar pumping; pollution
5) Alterations of River Structure through Sand Mining

Ministry of Jal Shakti established a Tapi River Basin Committee on 27.05.2019

comprising of members from the Central agencies (CWC; CGWB) and all three Tapi
River Basin States (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat) to jointly develop
the Tapi RBM Plan under the IEWP. In addition, the Committee involved the EU
Delegation as well as the IEWP/GIZ Project Management Unit and its EU Team of
Consultants to support the technical work towards the Tapi RBM Plan. Three years
(2018-2020) of phase-I of the IEWP were completed on 31.10.2020.

For implementation of the Phase-II of IEWP, the Tapi RBM committee has been
reconstituted on 09.03.2021 with inclusion of members from Central Pollution
Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW),
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Regional offices of CWC in Tapi
basin. A Flexible Action Plan summarising the activities to be carried out in Phase II
was adopted during a meeting Chaired by Member (WP&P), CWC on 14.01.2022.

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4.4 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.

4.4.1 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.

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, and Planning Commission.
The Committee has submitted its report in September, 2013.

Further, in view of the latest issues in water sector, revision of the NWP (2012)
has been envisaged by Ministry of Jal Shakti and a committee has been constituted,
on 05.11.2019 under the chairmanship of Dr. Mihir Shah, to draft the National Water
Policy. The Committee undertook a process of wide-ranging consultations to ensure
that the process of drafting the policy is as inclusive as possible and the best possible
policy emerges from this process of co-creation.
Ten meetings and Five consultation meetings of the Drafting Committee for
revision of National Water Policy were conducted (November, 2019 - October, 2020),
in which the consultations were held with the State Governments/ UTs, Central
Ministries, Non- Governmental Organisations, Academia and Water Experts from all
over the country.
Based on the consultations and deliberations, the Drafting Committee
submitted three drafts of National Water Policy on 17.08.2020, 17.10.2020 and
01.11.2020 respectively. The final draft of National Water Policy dated 07.11.2020 has
been submitted by the Drafting Committee to the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

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4.5 United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator

6.5.1

SDG Indicator 6.5.1 represents the Degree of Integrated Water Resources

Management (IWRM) implementation, on a scale of 0 – 100. The indicator measures
progress towards target 6.5: “By 2030, implement integrated water resources
management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as
appropriate”. The target supports the equitable and efficient use of water resources,
which is essential for social and economic development, as well as environmental
sustainability. The actions to achieve target 6.5 directly underpin the other water-
related targets within SDG-6: “Ensure availability and sustainable management of
water and sanitation for all”. The all matters pertaining to SDG Indicator 6.5.1 have
been coordinated by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Global
Water Partnership (GWP).

Chief Engineer, Basin Planning & Management Organisation (BPMO) is

national focal point for reporting on SDG 6.5.1. Inputs were sought from 36 states &
UT and 12 Agencies/Departments in April, 2020 for country‟s reporting through a
set of questionnaire called survey instrument. Survey was completed and sent to
UNEP in September, 2020 and final score of India in the scale of 100 was estimated
as 45. The survey instrument was thoroughly examined and accepted by UNEP as
per their data verification policy. A Global Workshop on Integrated Monitoring of
SDG 6 on Water and Sanitation of all member countries of UN held on 10.12.2020
and 08.12.2021 were participated by BPMO officials.

4.6 State Specific Action Plan

Under National Water Mission (NWM), State Specific Action Plans for Water
Sector aligned with the State Action Plan on Climate Change to be prepared for all
States and Union Territories (UT). A Steering and Technical Committees for State
Specific Action Plan (SSAP) on Water was constituted in September 2020 having
Chief Engineer, Basin Planning & Management Organisation (BPMO) and Director,
Basin Planning-III as members respectively. The main responsibility of these
committees is to examine and approve the SSAPs for States and UTs. The Draft
Status Report (DSR) of five states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim,
Uttarakhand and West Bengal were examined. Meetings of Steering Committee have
been held for acceptance of Status Report of the States Sikkim, Assam and
Uttarakhand. The Draft Status Report (DSR) of ten states namely Uttar Pradesh,
Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh,
Bihar, Andaman & Nicobar and Andhra Pradesh were received and examined.

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4.7 Water Heroes: Share Your Stories Contest

“Water Heroes – Share Your Stories” Contest was started by DoWR, RD & GR in
01.09.2020, with the objective of promoting water conservation and sustainable
development of water resources. The participant will have to post their Success
stories in the field of water conservation which will comprise of a write-up (upto 300
words), pictures and a video of one to five minutes duration depicting their efforts/
significant contributions/ best practices used in different parts of the country in field
of water conservation, water utilization or water resources development and
management. Director, Basin Planning-III is a member of selection committee
constituted to select the winner of the contest. Meeting of the Selection Committee
for selection of the winner of success stories submitted by the participants up to
March 2022 have been held.

4.8 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
exercise of legislative/executive powers by the Centre, the States and the local
governing bodies. Subsequently on 03.07.2012, 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 on 28.12.2015, 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. The Committee
submitted its Final Report to the Ministry on 18.07.2016 which was circulated to all
States/UTs and concerned Central Ministries for their comments on the proposed
National Water Framework Bill.

Subsequently on 20.01.2017, the Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources

River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and on 14.03.2017, the Hon‟ble Minister
of Water Resources River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has requested all
States/UTs to pass suitable resolutions in their State Assemblies in support of the
draft National Water Framework Bill, 2016.

The Bill was circulated to States/UTs and the concerned Central Ministries for
obtaining their comments. Comments on the draft bill have been received from 11
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Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Jharkhand whereas, interim

response have been received from 5 States/UTs viz., Uttarakhand, Punjab,
Arunachal Pradesh, NCT of Delhi and Lakshadweep. Response from other States/
UTs is awaited.

4.9 River Basin Management Bill

MoWR, RD & GR had constituted a Committee on 06.03.2012 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.
Subsequently, a Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mihir Shah was
constituted on 28.12.2015 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.
MoWR, RD & GR has constituted an Expert Group in the Ministry to further
review and finalize the bill. Director (NWP), CWC is representing CWC in the
group. A one-day brainstorming session was held to deliberate upon various issues
related to River Basin Management Bill, 2018 on 03.06.2019 at Vigyan Bhawan, New
Delhi. Representatives from States/Union Territories, concerned Central Ministries,
experts and other officials from Ministry of Jal Shakti, officers from CWC, CGWB,
NIH and other officers participated in the deliberations.
The response of Central Water Commission on the comments of States during
brain storming session was sent to the Department of Water Resources River
Development & Ganga Rejuvenation on 25.10.2019. Central Water Commission also
provided its response on the comments of public/ stake holders which were sent to
the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation on
22.04.2020.

4.10 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 (UPPCL), Water Resources
Department, Bihar and Central Electricity Authority. Member (WP&P), CWC is the
chairman of the committee.

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The 32nd meeting of the Joint Operation Committee (JOC) for the Rihand
Reservoir was held on 18.10.2019 under the chairmanship of Member (WP&P) at
CWC Headquarters, New Delhi. In the meeting it was decided that in view of higher
demands and lesser availability in the month of May, Chairman, JOC suggested
WRD Bihar to explore the possibility of shifting the sowing period of Kharif season
in the Sone command in Bihar from May end to mid-June.
Further, it was decided to hold a meeting of JOC at the end of March 2020 or
the first week of April 2020 to review the release pattern as per the availability of
storage at that time and the requirements of WRD, Bihar. The above meeting could
not be held due to outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. However, letters have been
issued in January 2021 to concerned state authorities of both states for providing the
latest data on actual and proposed releases from Rihand reservoir and plan for the
next JOC meeting.

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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 Pre-feasibility and Detailed Project Reports of water resources development
projects (Irrigation/ Hydro-electric/ Multi-purpose) prepared by different agencies is
also carried out in this Wing. Apart from Irrigation/ Water Resources Department of
States and UTs, the Ministries/agencies utilising the above services of CWC include
Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), WAPCOS,
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (UJVNL), Tehri Hydro Development Corporation
(THDC), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), National Water Development
Agency (NWDA), Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd.(SSNNL), Narmada Valley
Development Authority (NVDA), Farakka Barrage Project etc. D&R Wing is using and
promoting State-of-Art technology for planning and design of water resource projects at
par with International Standards. The Wing has contributed significantly towards the
development of water sector in the country.

Major activities of D&R Wing comprise of:

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

2. Hydrological studies : Water Availability assessment; Design Flood
3. Examination and vetting of manufacturers design of hydro mechanical
components.
4. Analysis & Design : Dams/Weirs, Barrages & canals, Gates, Tunnels, Power
House, Slopes etc.
5. Technical Appraisal of Water Resources & Hydro Power Projects
6. Technical appraisal of Pre-feasibility/Detailed Project Reports of Irrigation,
Hydropower and Multipurpose River Valley Projects.

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7. Site Specific Seismic Design Parameters for dams. (National Committee on

Seismic Design Parameters).
8. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Studies.
9. Dam Break Analysis.
10. Sedimentation Analysis.
11. Instrumentation of Structures
12. Standardisation- Revision/ Amendments in BIS codes. Review of safety aspects
of existing dams and its monitoring.
13. To organise meetings of National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) and
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to implement the various provisions of
National Dam Safety Act 2021.
14. Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and Phase III.
15. Coordination of research, development and capacity building activities.
16. Attending to distressed structures as applicable to design aspects and suggesting
cost effective technical solutions to the agencies for resolution of problems
during and post construction of projects.
17. Assisting DoWR, RD&GR, MoJS in various design issues involved in
international and trans-boundary projects, especially in implementation of
treaties and water sharing agreements with neighboring countries like Nepal,
Bangladesh and Pakistan.

5.2 Planning and Design of Water Resources Projects

5.2.1 Details of Design Organisations of CWC

CWC has three design units to undertake the works related to planning and design of
water resources projects. These units are as under:

1. Design (North & West) Organisation

2. Design (East & North-East) Organisation
3. Design (North-West & South)Organisation
The above organisations have specialised Directorates such as Hydel Civil Design
(HCD), Concrete & Masonry Dam Design (CMDD), Embankment Design, Gates Design
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These units provide design and consultancy services during various stages of
implementation of water resources projects located in different regions of the country.
The various stages of project implementation are (i) DPR preparation for project; (ii)
construction of project; (iii) addressing specific problem during construction and
operation of project; and (iv) undertaking rehabilitation measures of existing projects
under distress. These units also undertakes appraisal of DPR of projects from design
aspects. The works allocated to these units are as under:

(1) Design(N&W) Organization:

The scope of work of Design (N&W) unit includes design consultancy of various
components of construction stage Projects, DPR stage projects, rehabilitation measures
of existing projects and technical examination of DPR of projects pertaining to northern
and Western states of India i.e. J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi,
Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand of the country as well as
neighbouring countries i.e. Nepal and Afghanistan. The works also include
preparation of joint detailed project reports for Indo-Nepal Project and assisting Indus
Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti on works related to J&K Projects. Apart from
above, this unit is actively engaged in providing assistance in preparation of BIS
Codes.

(2) Design (E&NE) Organization:

The unit provides services to projects located in the States/UTs of Sikkim, Assam, West
Bengal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. It
also provides services to projects located in Bhutan. The design related support in
respect of projects for which survey and investigation is carried out by CWC and
Brahmaputra Board is also provided by the unit.

(3) Design (NW&S) Organization:

The unit provides services to projects located in the States/UTs of Kerala, Andhra
Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh,
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the country. It also
provides services to projects located in other neighbouring countries namely Myanmar,
African Countries and Srilanka.

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5.2.2 Design Consultancy carried out by Design Organisations

CWC has provided design consultancy services to 79 projects during the year 2021-22.
These include 73 nos. of Projects from various States in India and 7 nos. of Projects from
Foreign Countries i.e., Afghanistan (1), Bhutan (3), Indo-Nepal (2) and Nepal (1) . The
details are given below:

Sl. No. Category No. of Projects

1. Projects at construction stage 28
2. Projects at investigation and planning stage (for 27
which detailed project reports are being prepared)
3. Projects with special problems 25
Total 80

The list of projects is given in Annexure 5.1.

Salient features / details of services provided to some of the important projects

designed/ handled during the year are as follows:

A. Projects at construction stage

1) Arjun Sahayak Pariyojana, Kabrai Dam, Uttar Pradesh

CWC is providing design consultancy for Arjun Sahayak Pariyojna in respect of
raising the height of existing Kabrai dam and construction of related structure.
Kabrai dam is a part of Arjun Shayak Pariyojna, Uttar Pradesh and situated on
Kulhani river near junction of Magaria Nallah with Kulhani river in District
Mahoba. Arjun Sahayak Pariyojna envisages use of surplus water of river Dhasan
during monsoon to fill existing Arjun, Chandrawal and Kabrai Dam, through
feeder channel from Lahchura Dam. Hon'ble PM inaugurated the Kabrai Canal
head regulator on 19/11/2021.
Construction stage Civil and Hydro-mechanical drawings required from
concerned Directorates under Design (N&W) unit have been prepared and issued
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2) Garudeshwar Weir Project (Gujarat):

CWC is providing design consultancy services for vetting of design/drawings of

hydro-mechanical components. Design of penstock service gate and emergency gate,
120T rope drum hoist for the operation of penstock emergency gate have been
approved. 90T hydraulic hoist for the operation of penstock service gate and 120T hoist
bridge is under examination. Approval of construction/ fabrication drawings of
Penstock service gate, Hydraulic Hoist, 120 T Rope Drum Hoist for operation of
Penstock Emergency gate were recommended.

Garudeshwar Weir

3) Phina Sigh Medium Irrigation Project, Himachal Pradesh:

The Project involves the construction of Phina Singh medium irrigation project at tehsil
Nurpur in Kangra district on Chaki Khad stream with an irrigation potential of 9946

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Acres. Technical specification (1 No.), Design memorandum (01number) and

specification drawings (4 Nos) pertaining to Intake Head Regulator service and
Emergency gate for HRT have been issued. Forty (40) nos. of construction drawings
related to Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures have been issued. This
medium irrigation project also envisages construction of micro level power plant at a
cost of Rs.18.8Cr (at a rate of Rs.10Cr/MW). Installed capacity and design discharge
for this micro level power plant is to be 1.88MW and 3.275 cumecs respectively as per
approved PPS. DPR from Hydel Civil Design aspects has been cleared.
Further, the following works have been carried out during the year:
a) Static and non-linear dynamic analysis of intermediate overflow (Sluice) Block has
been carried out and based on the results of analysis, Structural design for Dam
Intermediate Piers, Sluice Glacis has been done and recommendations sent to Project
Authorities.
b) The revised DPR has been examined .

4) Icha Dam under Subarnarekha M.P.P., Jharkhand

Twenty Seven (27) construction drawings of Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic
Structures have been prepared and issued to the project authorities. In respect of
hydro-mechanical components, comments were issued on study drawing of Typical
Overflow Section, Plan Details and Concrete Brackets (Corbel) to support the Gate
arms of Icha Dam.
The data for taking up design works of embankment dam are awaited from project
authorities. The work will be taken up after the receipt of requisite data from Project
authorities.

5) Adi Badri Dam (Revival of Saraswati River), Haryana

To revive the Saraswati River by transferring the water of Somb River to Sarasvati
River, Haryana Sarawati Heritage Development Board has decided to construct a
project to link Somb River to Saraswati River. The main purpose of the project is
revival of Sarswati River as a heritage project along with the incidental benefits of
Ground water recharge, Flood Control, Fish farming, Recreation/Tourism, Notional
irrigation. The Project report on construction of Adi Badri dam and Somb Sarasvati
Barrage on Somb nadi for the revival of Sarasvati nadi was received on 21.08.2019 in
CWC. As per the project authorities, clearance from CWC on interstate aspects and
clearance of UYRB have been obtained. The State of HP is yet to give its NOC to the
Project. Subsequently, Twenty Five (25) nos. of Study/Specification/Tender drawings
related to Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures have been prepared and
issued. Layout of water conveyance system from barrage proposed in river Somb is
being finalised in consultation with project authorities.

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CWC has studied various combinations for the construction of Adi Badri Dam, Somb
Saraswati Barrage and Saraswati Reservoir and the same has been shared with the
SHDB for their comments. Further SHDB is to provide topographical, geological,
geotechnical data etc. to CWC for finalization of drawings.
CWC has prepared Twenty Seven (27) numbers of Tender (Specification) drawings
related to the Concrete Gravity Dam (or Adi Badri Dam) and its Appurtenant Hydraulic
Structures and sent them to the Project Authority for further necessary action.

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6 )Lakhwar M.P.P. Uttarakhand :

The Lakhwar multi-purpose project has a command area of 33780 Ha and provides
irrigation and water components to UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Himachal
Pradesh. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CWC and
UJVNL in September 2013. Lakhwar Dam is a multipurpose project with 300 MW
installed capacity. The main project components are a 204 m high concrete gravity dam,
3 steel-lined penstocks, and an underground powerhouse housing 3 vertical Francis
turbines of 100 MW each. The Full Reservoir Level (FRL) and minimum drawdown
level (MDDL) of the reservoir are El 796 m and El 752 m, respectively, with gross
storage of 587.84 MCM at FRL for diurnal peaking capabilities. The total area of
submergence is 9.57 sq. km. Earlier, five (05) numbers of specification drawings of
Overflow (OF) sections were issued for physical model studies to be conducted by
CWPRS.
The MoU between CWC and UJVNL has been further extended for the next 36 months
commencing from 20/06/2021 as MoU was elapsed on 19/06/2021. Further, UJVNL
was requested to provide tender drawings of Lakhwar MPP vide letter dated
15/12/2021 Subsequently, a meeting was held on lakhwar MPP with project authorities
at CWC headquarters wherein project authority expressed an urgency to float tender of
Lakhwar MPP. Following works have carried out during the year:
a) The static and dynamic analysis OF (sluice) and Maximum NOF sections of
the dam have been done. Based on the result of analysis, design of OF and NOF
sections is finalized.

b) Based on the design, twenty-five (25) numbers of tender drawings related to

the Concrete Gravity Dam and its Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures have been
prepared and sent to Project Authority for estimation purposes.

7) Anandapur Barrage Project, ODISHA:

 The Anandapur Barrage is located at village Anandapur, in District -

Keonjhar, (Odisha) at Longitude 860 8’ E and Latitude 210 13’ N.
 The scheme envisages construction of a Barrage, having 491.60m total
waterway with 25nos. spillway bays and 8nos. under sluice bays, across
river Baitarani at Anandapur including Left & Right Head Regulators to
divert 165.00cumecs water in Baitarani Left Bank Canal (BLBC) to irrigate
1200Ha in Anandapur & Hatadihi Blocks of Keonjhar District and
10.00cumecs water in Baitarani Right Bank Canal (BRBC) to irrigate
5000Ha CCA in Ghasipura Block of Keonjhar District.

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 The Left Bank Canal (Link Canal) carrying 165.00cumecs water, outfalls in
Salandi River at upstream of existing Bidyadharpur Barrage to provide
water to the extended Salandi left ayacut of 53,800ha in Balasore District.
Status:

 Construction of Barrage is almost completed including gates. CWC has

released / vetted 186 numbers of drawings in respect of civil works as per
the requirement of the project authority and for Hydro Mechanical works a
total of 42 Design and 300 drawing have been vetted/issued (including
revision).
 Presently some design issue related to D/S Guide Bund of the Barrage is
under consideration. Relevant information sought from Project authorities
vide office letter dated 04/03/2022 is awaited.

8) Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) (1000 MW), Uttarakhand:

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed on 25th July 2017 between
CWC and THDC to appoint CWC as an overview consultant for three projects namely;
Tehri Pumped Storage Project (1000MW) Uttarakhand), Vishnugad-Pipalkoti HE
Project (444MW) (Uttarakhand) and Dhukwan Small HE Project (24MW), Uttar
Pradesh.

9) Kanhar Irrigation Project, Uttar Pradesh:

CWC is providing design consultancy to the project for vetting of design/drawings of
hydro-mechanical components. Design of Spillway Radial Gate, trunnion level
walkway bridge and River Sluice Service Gate, River Sluice Emergency Gate, hydraulic
hoist 125T for the operation of Spillway Radial Gate and Hoist Supporting structure
have been approved.
10) Punatsangchhu H.E. Project (Stage –I), Bhutan:

 Punatsangchhu-I H.E. Project which intercepting total catchment area of 6390 sq.
km. 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 spillway bays, each of 8 m width with crest elevation at
El.1166.0 m to pass simultaneously Probable Maximum Flood of 11500 cumec +
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 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 cu. mts. and
live pondage of 5.00 cu. m. between MDDL 1195m and FRL 1202m to enable the
power station envisaged under the project, to cater to diurnal variations in power
requirements.
 The project would have an installed capacity of 1200 MW and construction of the
project is underway.

Status :

 CWC has been providing design consultancy and releases drawings as per the
need of the Project Authorities.
 During 2021-22, HCD (E&NE) issued 2 construction drawings, revised 15
construction drawings and prepared 1 Design note.
 As of September 2021, the project is 87.30% completed.

11) Punatsangchhu H.E. Project (Stage –II), 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 29km downstream of the Wangdue Bridge and 3 km
downstream of TRT outfall of PHEP-I on WangdueTshirang 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.846.00m with FRL at El. 843.00m and MDDL at
El.825.00m. Seven sluices of gate size 8m (w) x 13.2m (H) have been provided at
EL.797.00m 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.
Status:

 CWC provides design consultancy and releases drawing as per the requirement
of Project Authority.
 Gates Design (E&NE) Dte of CWC provides design consultancy of HM works
which inter alia includes vetting of design & drawings submitted by HM
suppliers.

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 HCD (E&NE) Directorate, CWC is involved in analysis, design and issue of

construction drawing for the Hydel Civil components of the projects.
 During 2021-22, HCD (E&NE) issued 89 construction drawings, revised 66
construction drawings and prepared 10 Design notes.
 As of January 2022, the project is 91.19% completed

12) Arun-3 HEP (4 x 225 MW), Nepal:

MoU on the project was signed between CWC and Project authorities in August
2017. Arun-3 HEP (4 x 225 MW) is a run-of river project located on Arun River, a
tributary of Kosi in the district of Sankhuwasabha (Eastern Nepal) with a catchment
area of 26747 sq.km. The project will generate about 3924.03 GWh energy per
annum at 90% dependable year. Comments/Observations on the
report/presentation on Dynamic Analysis of concrete gravity dam block has been
communicated to project authorities. Subsequently, various design note and
construction drawings have been examined and observations/ recommendations
related to Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures have been issued.
The construction is going on in almost all the project components viz excavation at
dam axis, construction of diversion tunnel, surge shaft, and powerhouse complex.
Construction of HRT is continuing at five different faces. CWC designers made two
site visits to the project to overview ongoing activities in the project area and gave
advice on various critical design issues.
Following works have carried out during the year:
i. Comments/Observations on report/presentation on Dynamic Analysis
of NOF Blocks has been communicated to project authorities.
ii. Static and dynamic nonlinear analyses of Intermediate overflow (sluice)
block were carried out with officials of SJVNL for the detailed structural
design of the intermediate pier and sluice glacis.
iii. The submitted drawings and design note of Curtain and Consloidation
Grout Details were reviewed in CWC and found to be in order.
iv. The note forwarded by SJVNL related to the requirement of minimum
reinforcement for the structural design of the concrete gravity dam was
examined by CWC and recommendations were sent to the project
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v. On the recommendations of CWPRS, SJVNL submitted drawings of

plunge pool. The drawings submitted were reviewed in CWC and
observations were conveyed to SJVNL

13) Ganol H.E. Project, Meghalaya (22.5 MW):

 Ganol Small Hydro-Electric Project (3x7.5 MW) is situated in West Garo

Hills Dist. of Meghalaya is under construction.
 This project envisages construction of 35m high Concrete Gravity Dam,
2.075 km long HRT, 642m long Penstocks and a Power House upstream of
Phagugiri Village to Utilize a gross head of about 160m and generation of
22.5 MW of Power.
 Probable Maximum Flood Discharge (PMF):1750 Cumec
 Spillway Type: Radial Gated Sluice Spillway
Status:

 CWC has been providing design consultancy and releases drawings as per
the need of the Project Authorities.

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 During 2021-22, HCD (E&NE) issued 53 construction drawings and

prepared 6 Design notes.
 During 2021-22, CMDD (E&NE) issued 19 drawings.
 The Present status of components executed as follows,
 Intake structures - 95%
 Concreting dam – 90%
 Surge shaft - 90%
 A visit to Ganol HEP, Meghalaya was undertaken by Officers from Design
(E&NE), CWC during 20.03.2022 to 23.03.2022

Photographs of visit at Ganol site

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14) Polavaram Irrigation Project, Andhra Pradesh:

Polavaram Irrigation Project is a multipurpose project on Godavari River near
Ramayyapeta, Polavaram in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The project is
located 42 Km upstream of Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on Godavari River. Water from
the project is proposed to meet the demands of irrigation, drinking water and power
generation. The project envisages irrigation benefits to 4.0 lakh acres in East Godavari,
Visakhapatnam districts under Left Main Canal and to 3.2 lakh acres in West Godavari,
Krishna districts under Right Main Canal.
In addition to irrigation benefits, generation of Hydropower with installed capacity of
960 MW, water supply for industries in Visakhapatnam and drinking water supply to
villages & towns are also envisaged under the project. Further, it is also proposed to
release 15 TMC of stored water to downstream existing Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in
lean period and 80 TMC of stored water to be diverted to Krishna River through Right
Main Canal.
The project components include:

i) Earth dam in Gap I on left bank of river.

ii) Earth cum rock fill dam in Gap II located in main flow channel of Godavari River.
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iv) Spillway located on right bank along with connecting approach channel and spill
channel.
An Ogee Type Concrete Spillway has been proposed on the right bank for PMF of 50
lakh cusecs with FRL of the reservoir at EL. 45.72 m. The concrete dam comprises of 49
nos. of overflow blocks (including 10 nos. of river sluice blocks), 2 nos. of non-overflow
blocks and 2 nos. of key blocks. Spillway with crest level at EL. 25.72m has 48 Nos. of
Radial Gates of sizes 16m(W) x 20m(H) with hydraulic hoist arrangement for lifting.
There is provision of 10 nos. of river sluices of sizes 2.1m(W) X 3m(H) in the over flow
blocks for releasing 15 TMC of water to the downstream.
Central Water Commission has been entrusted with the work of vetting the designs &
drawings of the Polavaram Irrigation Project submitted by the Project Authority. A
Dam Design Review Panel (DDRP) has also been constituted for providing suggestions
on the technical issues relating to the planning and design of the project.

Status:
 Total 818 nos. of drawings related to Spillway, Stilling basin, Spill Channel,
Approach channel, Divide Walls, Training Walls,Gap-III, Bridge, Prestressed
trunnion girder, Radial Gates Sluice Gates & their hoisting arrangements,
cofferdams, foundation improvement of ECRF dam have been issued so far.

 Designs & Drawings related to spillway and its appurtenant structures have
been almost completed.

 Upstream coffer dam is completed and drawings for scoured portion of

downstream coffer dam have been issued.
 The drawings for ground improvement using vibro-stone column, DSM and
diaphragm wall under ECRF dam at GAP-I has been approved and execution of
the same is almost complete.
 The drawings for foundation improvement by vibrocompaction in sand portion
of GAP-II have been approved and executed. The diaphragm wall below the
ECRF dam at Gap-II was constructed in the entire reach.

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Polavaram Irrigation Project, Andhra Pradesh

Arial View of spillway during flood

15) Parwan Dam Project, Rajasthan

Parwan Project is having 38m high concrete Dam on river Parwan, a tributary of river
Kalisindh, which is a main tributary of river Chambal. The project has a catchment Area
of 8242 Km2 & live storage of 462 MCM and caters to a total of 2.01 lakh ha CCA with
60.65% intensity of irrigation targeting annual irrigation of 1,22,166 ha in three districts,
viz. Baran (318 villages), Jhalawar (113 villages) and Kota (206 villages).It also includes
provision for drinking water supply of 50 MCM for 1821 villages of Baran, Jhalawar &
Kota districts, provision of 16 MCM for Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary and 79 MCM for
Chabbra Thermal Power Station and Kawai Thermal Power Station.
The dam is a 396.20 m long gravity dam having OF length 299.0 and NOF 97.20m. An
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FRL of the reservoir at EL. 308.8 m. The MWL of project is 309.30m.The concrete dam
comprises of 15 nos. of overflow blocks (including 2 nos. of river sluice blocks), 4 nos. of
non-overflow blocks, 2 composite blocks and 2 nos. of key blocks. Spillway with crest
level at EL. 294.6 m has 15 Nos. of Radial Gates of sizes 16m (W) x 14.2m (H) with
hydraulic hoist arrangement for lifting. There is provision of 2 nos. of river sluices of
sizes 2.0m(W) X 2.0m(H) in the over flow blocks which will additionally work as
diverting the water during construction stage.
Status:

 Total 138 drawings (50 CMDD) pertaining to spillway, sluice blocks, stilling
basin, training wall, tunnel, spillway, radial gates, stoplog gates and their
embedded parts, hydraulic hoist for radial gates, liner & bonnet cover assembly
of under sluice gates have been issued so far.
 Block no. 14 to 18 has been raised upto crest elevation (294.6m). Block nos 4 to 8
are also approaching the crest elevation. For block nos 9, 10 and sluice block 11
excavation is being carried out. Sluice block 12 has been raised upto 285.0m.
 Design & drawings of trunnion bracket to resist the uplift forces of Gates has
been submitted and is under examination.
 Total 2 Design and 2 Drawings have been issued during 2021-22.
 Vetting of Design & Drawing of Intake structure with provision of trash rack for
tunnel work of RMC on right bank across river Parwan examined and comments
issued.
 sample checking of design/drawing of pressurised pipe
irrigation network at Parwan Major Irrigation project Jhalawar, Rajasthan
examined and comments issued.

Parwan Dam, Rajasthan

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Parwan Dam, Rajasthan

16) Chheligada Dam Project, Odisha

Chheligada Project with 36 metre high concrete gravity dam is planned on river
Badajore, a tributary of river Vansadhara, near village ―Chheligada‖ in Udaygiri Block
of Gajapati District. With storage capacity of 52.01 MCM at FRL 599.83 m it proposes to
divert 6.9 cumecs of water to Ghodahada river neighbouring Rushikulya basin through
a 1130m long tunnel connected with approach and exit channels. It targets a gross
command area of 3800 Ha and CCA of 3000 Ha in Gajapati district along with drinking
water provision of 31.54 MCM for Berhampur Town as also 0.73 MCM for Chheligada
Village. It also has a hydel power installed capacity of 35 MW. The latest estimated Cost
is Rs 28.96 Crore and target completion date is December 2023.

Status:
CWC is providing design consultancy for the project. The project is under construction
stage and the field test data has been provided, the same has been examined and the
design & Constitution drawings under preparation.

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17) Rehabilitation of Gararda Dam, Rajasthan

The Gararda Earthen Dam in Bundi district, Rajasthan was completed in March 2010,
and subsequently breached on 15.08.2010 during the initial filling of the reservoir. State
Government of Rajasthan requested CWC to suggest rehabilitation/restorations
measures in respect of the Dam. The dam was inspected by the CWC team and based
on the recommendations, the necessary investigations and analyses were carried out.
Based on the aforesaid report, all required construction drawings for rehabilitation of
the dam have been issued by June 2019. Subsequently, during rehabilitation works
boulder-stratum was encountered. The site was inspected by the joint team of officers
from CWC and CSMRS on 04.03.2021 and corrective measures were suggested. The
work is in progress.

Status: 3 No. of construction drawings issued in 2021-22.

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18) Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, Karnataka:

KRS gravity dam is one of the iconic dams in India, more than 100 year old, built across
the Cauvery River, constructed in stone masonry with lime surki mortar as a binding
material. The length of the dam is 2621 m and height is 42.67 m. The construction of
dam was completed in 1932 and has been operating since then. The FRL for project had
been fixed as EL124.0' with top deck level at EL130.0'. There are altogether 173 sluices of
different sizes at various levels to serve the intended objective of project.
An MOU for providing consultancy services for vetting of detailed design & drawings
related to rehabilitation of the Hydro-Mechanical work Package-II of Krishna Raja
Sagar dam was signed between CWC & WRD Karnataka on 28.02.2020. The
rehabilitation includes work of replacement of 136 gates and 2 no. of cranes by 136 new
gates and provision of 136 skid mounted compact hoists at different locations‖ of 100
years old Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.
Total 6 Design and 9 no. of drawings pertaining to gates at EL +114, EL +106 with
respective 9MT & 10MT rope drum hoist and trestle for gates have been cleared during
2021-22.

19) Isarda Dam Project, Rajasthan

Isarda Dam Project is located near village Banetha of Tonk district of Rajasthan across
Banas river, a tributary of river Chambal. Drinking water requirement of five towns and
1198 villages of Dausa and Sawaimadhopur are proposed to be met from the project. As
the project is envisaged for drinking water, the DPR has been approved by the State
Government.

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The composite dam consists of left flank earthen dam section having length 3198.5m &
Right flank earthen dam having length 803.0m and concrete gravity dam having length
of 587.50m. Two saddle dams are also proposed on right side of Right flank earth dam
having length 354.0m and 324.0m respectively. An Ogee Type Concrete Spillway has
been proposed to cater the PMF of 40462 cumecs with FRL of the reservoir at EL. 262.0
m. The MWL of project is 262.80m. The concrete dam comprises of 28 nos. of overflow
blocks, 2 nos. of non-overflow blocks, 2 composite blocks. Spillway with crest level at
EL. 249.0 m has 15 Nos. of Radial Gates of sizes 15.5m (W) x 13m (H) with hydraulic
hoist arrangement for lifting.

CWC is providing consultancy for vetting of designs & drawings for construction of
the project. A total of 93 drawings related to the overflow blocks up to an elevation near
sill level at the crest, spillway radial Gates, stop-log gates have been issued during 2021-
22.

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Isarda Project, Rajasthan

20) Indroka & Bastawa Mata dam , Rajasthan:

It envisages construction of earthen dams at Bastawa Mata & Indroka village, Jodhpur
District, Rajasthan, which is a part of the scheme, namely Ground Water Augmentation
through Artificial Recharge in select Water Stressed Areas of Rajasthan being
undertaken up by CGWB. The projects are being executed by WAPCOS on behalf of
CGWB. CWC is vetting the design & drawings submitted by CGWB.

Bastawa Mata Dam project is located on the river Gotavar of Luni Basin in village
Bastawa Mata of Balesar Tehsil in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan to address water scarcity
in the area. It comprises an embankment dam and side channel spillway (over-flow
portion).

Indroka Dam project is located on a local nalla in village Indroka of Mandor Tehsil in
Jodhpur district, Rajasthan to address water scarcity in the area. It comprises an
embankment dam and side channel spillway (over-flow portion).

A committee for overseeing the design and construction of these two dams has been
constituted under the chairmanship of CE, Designs(NW&S) vide DoWR, RD & GR,
MoJ's OM T-23011/1/2019-GW- Section (Part-I) dated 01.11.2021.

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Status:

The dam sites were visited by the Committee on 13th to 14th November 2021. Six
meetings of the Committee have been held till date. Major issues related to geological
assessment, availability of construction material & its investigation, and layout of spill-
channel have been deliberated upon.

To expedite the construction works at site and until the design test reports made
available to CWC, an advance copy of drawing for excavation at Bastawa Mata dam
was issued for preparing the site for construction (stripping depth 0.6 m).

After getting the design test reports from CSMRS, the Cut off trench (COT) & curtain
and consolidation grouting drawings and Typical Cross section (Maximum) &
Longitudinal section along the dam axis for Bastawa Mata has been finalized and under
consideration for approval.

In order to avoid excessive excavation, Cascading type side channel spillway has been
proposed for spilling facility and drawings for the same are being prepared.

21) RAJGHAT PROJECT

The Rajghat Dam is an inter-state dam project of the governments of Madhya Pradesh
and Uttar Pradesh on the Betwa River about 14 km from Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh
and 22 km from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Project envisages construction of intake wells (cum pump house and Approach Bridge)
for supply of drinking water to Lagaon and Jakhlaun group of villages separately in the
reservoir of Rajghat dam.

Status :
Lagaon Group of villages:

 Design & drawings of Intake well and Approach Bridge for supply to Lagaon
group of villages have been approved and issued.
 Revised Cofferdam design & drawings awaited.
Jakhlaun group of villages:

The design & drawings of Intake well and Approach bridge for supply to Jakhlaun
group of villages were examined and observations issued. The compliance has been
received on 4th January, 2022 and is under examination

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22) ) Navnera Barrage Project, Rajasthan:

Navnera Barrage is proposed under Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, Phase-I (A)
across river Kalisindh at village Abra tehsil Digod, Kota district, Rajasthan. River
Kalisindh is a tributary of river Chambal.
The storage capacity of barrage is 226.65 Million Cubic Meter and the total length of
barrage is 1404m having 522m concrete spillway (Overflow), 40m. non overflow
portion and 832m earthen bund. The designed Hydro-mechanical equipment is
suitable to pass the design flood discharge of 44592 Cumecs at MWL 217m.
An MOU has been signed between CWC and Department of Water Resources, Govt. of
Rajasthan (Project Authorities) on 21.09.2021 to provide the Design consultancy work
of vetting of Design & Drawings of Hydraulic Cylinder with Power pack and Hoist
Supporting structure for Spillway Radial Gates of Navnera Barrage Project.
A total of 3 Design and 6 Drawings have been issued during 2021-22.

Status :

 Design & Drawing of Hydraulic Cylinder has been approved by CWC Vide
letter dated 24.02.2022.
 2 no’s of designs/03 drawings in respect of Power Pack & Hoist Supporting
Structure are under examination.

23) North Koel Reservoir Project, Mandal Dam (Bihar & Jharkhand)

CWC is providing consultancy services for vetting of design/drawings of hydro-

mechanical components. Design and drawings of Low Level Sluice Gate, Intake service
gate and Irrigation Sluice Gate have been approved. Further, The revised TOR,
submitted by WAPCOS vide email dated 25/01/2021, for GPR Test to be conducted at
Mandal Dam Site was examined and found generally in order, which was
communicated to WAPCOS Ltd vide letter dated 04/02/2021.

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24) Hirakud dam, additional spillway project under DRIP:

Hirakud Dam Project is a Multipurpose Project built across river Mahanadi about 15
km upstream of Sambalpur town in the state of Odisha. It is a composite dam of Earth,
Concrete and Masonry structure. There are two spillways in the main dam on the left
and right sides located on the two channels of the main river. The left spillway of the
Hirakud dam has 40 no. of sluice gates and 21 no. of crest gates. The right spillway has
24 no. of sluice gates and 13 no. of crest gates. The total discharging capacity of both
the spillways is 42450 m3/s. The project was commissioned in the year 1957. Central
Water Commission (CWC) reassessed the inflow design flood with up to date data and
revised the design flood to 69,632m3/s. In order to safely pass the additional flood of
27182m3/s, it is proposed to provide two additional spillways, first at the left bank 1st
gap dyke of Hirakud Dam near 2nd saddle of Gandhi hillock with 5 nos. of spillway
gates of size 15m x 15m each to discharge 9122m3/s and another additional spillway at
Right dyke with 8 nos. of spillway gates.
Status:

 MoU has been signed with Project Authority.

 Spill Channel excavation drawings were submitted in the reaches where excess
excavation of hill slopes is necessary. Accordingly, support system in this
reaches were approved.
 Draft hydraulic model studies conducted by CWPRS have been reviewed and
observations/comments were issued.

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 In the meeting with Member D&R it was decided that the project authorities
will come up with different alternatives to pass the excess flood and the same
will be examined by CWC.
 Modified spillway alignment alternatives to be proposed by State Government
are yet to be received. It is pending from August 2020.

25) KCC (Khetri) Tailings dam at KCC (Khetri Copper Complex)(Hindustan Copper
Limited), Khetri ,Rajasthan :

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed on 11th October 2021 between
Hindustan Copper Limited, represented by General Manager, Khetri Copper Complex
and Central Water Commission, represented by Director, Embankment (N&W)Dte, for
providing Design consultancy for carrying out Design and preparation of construction
stage Drawings for Raising the height of Tailing Dam at Khetri Copper Complex (Dist.-
Jhunjhunu), Rajasthan from EL 406 m to 413 m.

Subsequently, a CWC team comprising Chief Engineer, Design (N&W), CWC, Director,
Embankment (N&W), CWC and Deputy Director, Embankment (N&W), CWC visited
KCC (Khetri Copper Complex) Tailings Dam Project site (Khetri Nagar, Distt.-
Jhunjhunu) (Rajasthan) on 10-12-2021 in connection with the further raising the height
of Tailings Dam from EL 406m.

CWC Team at Khetri Copper Complex’s Tailing Dam Site, Khetri, Distt. Jhunjhunu,
Rajasthan

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26) Bhadbhut Barrage Project:

 A Barrage near Bhadbhut village of Bharuch taluka with a long span of 1.663
km on the Narmada river has been planned with an aim to create a reservoir
having a storage capacity of 599 MCM and to prevent the tidal salinity ingress
and soil erosion. It will also help in Groundwater quality improvement. The
bridge on barrage will shorten the 18 km in transit between Dahej to Hajira
(Surat) which will be resulted in saving time and energy. The MoU was signed
between M/s WAPCOS Ltd. and CWC for Review/Vetting of the Construction
Design and drawings of Bhadbhut Barrage Projects, earlier in the year 2019.
Based on the analysis done in CWC, the design and drawings of sheet pile
cofferdams have been scrutinized and recommendations were sent to WAPCOS
Ltd. Similarly, design and drawings related to the bridge over barrage and
Guide-wall were examined and comments/recommendations were sent to
WAPCOS Ltd. Following works have been carried out during the year:
 Consultancy work of Vetting of Bhadbhut Barrage Project is under progress.
Hydraulic and structural aspects of various components of the project such as
Flood Protection Embankments, Guide Wall, Bridge over Barrage, Fish Pass etc.
have been examined using computational models developed in MIDAS GTSNX,
MIDAS Civil and HEC RAS and comments have been issued accordingly.
 Reports on Geotechnical Investigation have been examined and accordingly, Silt
factors have been evaluated and recommendations were conveyed to WAPCOS
Ltd.
 The designs, analysis, and construction drawings of guide walls and other
appurtenant hydraulic structures have been vetted and observations/ clearance
issued to WAPCOS Ltd.

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B. Projects at DPR Stage

1) Saptakosi & Sunkosi 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. DPR stage design engineering for this project is being
carried out by Central Water Commission.

2) Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (Indo-Nepal):

An MoU has been signed by CWC and WAPCOS (I) ltd. for Pancheshwar multipurpose
project (PMP) and Rupaligad H.E. Project (Indo–Nepal) to provide consultancy services
for preparation/ updating of detailed project report (DPR). The design/drawings for
main Rockfill dam, u/s and d/s coffer dams, water conductor system and power house
have been taken up.

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3. Barinium Hydro Electric Project (Jammu)

 The Barinium hydropower project is planned on river Chenab, downstream of

Dugar HEP and upstream of Kirthai-I in Jammu & Kashmir near border of Himachal
Pradesh. The project is in the initial stage of studying of various alternatives of general
project layout. Two meetings with CWC, Jammu and a site visit in this regard were
carried out. The different alternatives were suggested for which inputs related to
geological and topographical survey were requested from CWC, Chandigarh. CWC.
During the joint site visit of CWC, CSMRS and GSI, it was decided that location of
Dam could be anywhere between RD 100m u/s to RD 600m u/s of the confluence of
Ungai nalla with Chenab river. Geotechnical investigation works (drilling) has been
carried out at tentative Dam axis which is about 220 u/s of the confluence of Ungai
nalla with Chenab river. Dam location at 220 U/s of Ungai Nallah was found
unsuitable for concrete dam as a large overburden of around 60m is observed During
geological investigation. Three tentative dam locations forwarded by Jammu office,
CWC is studied and two dam axis locations have been sent to Jammu office, CWC for
carrying out investigation

4. Satyar Khad Medium Irrigation Project, Himachal Pradesh

Irrigation & Public Health Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh approached CWC
for the design consultancy works related to DPR preparation of Satyar Khad Medium
Irrigation Project. It is proposed to construct a 40 m high concrete dam for providing
irrigation facility on Satyar Khad, a tributary of river Beas, at Parchhoo in tehsil
Sarkaghat district Mandi, H.P. CWC has examined the proposal, thereafter prepared
an estimate for the works of design & drawings and sent to the project authority. The
same has been accepted by the project authority. Meanwhile, CWC has also conveyed
a list of requisite surveys & investigations and field & laboratory tests related to the
project site and material to the project authority

5. Damanganga (Val/Vagh)-Vaitarana (Pinjal/Upper Vaitarna) - Godavari

(Kadvadam on Kadva river upto Dev stream) link Project
The Intra-state link of the proposed Damanganga (Val/Vagh) - Vaitarna (Upper
Vaitarna)-Godavari (Kadva/Dev Nadi) in Maharashtra, from 4 identified storage
reservoirs viz., Nilmati on Val river, Met on Vagh river in Damanganga basin,
Koshimshet on Pinjal river and Udhale on Gargai River in Vaitarna basin. Total water
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industrial Corridor, other Industrial area, irrigation and drinking water of Sinnar
Taluka).
Status:
 CWC is providing design consultancy to NWDA for preparation of DPR.
 Field surveys & investigations by NWDA is under progress. Most of the data
related to Met dam has been received. Preparation of DPR of Met dam is under
advance stage.
 The data received from NWDA in respect of other three dams are under
examination

6. The Damanganga (Ekdare) - Godavari Valley Link Project

It envisages transfer of 143 MCM water of Damanganga to existing Waghad dam in
Godavari basin, through proposed Ekdare dam. The link system proposal consists of
an Ekdare dam and two weirs, viz. Hatti & Nirgude etc. There is a link of 13.62 km
long - 10.42 km (rising main) having total lift of 327.4 m in three stages up to
Jharlipada Diversion scheme and then 3.20 km by gravity.
CWC is providing design consultancy to NWDA for preparation of DPR. Field survey
& investigations by NWDA has been received. The data received from NWDA in
respect of Ekdare dam is under examination.
7. Khudia reservoir Scheme, Jharkhand
Khudia Reservoir Scheme envisages construction of a 31.0 m high Dam across Khudia
river near Gobindpur, Tundi in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand for irrigation of 3750
hectare (CCA) area in nearby villages besides providing drinking water to nearby
villages. It is located in the north eastern part of Jharkhand, within the undulating
Chhotanagpur Plateau. The entire catchment of the river is rain-fed. The Detailed
project report including civil structure and its hydro-mechanical equipments of
Birmati Reservoir Scheme has been prepared and issued to project authority.

8. Katakhal Irrigation Project, Assam:

 Katakhal Irrigation Project is being investigated by NEIC; Shillong in which a

Barrage as head works is being planned.

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 A team of officers from BCD (E&NE) Directorate, CWC along with officers from
NEIC, CWC and GSI team undertook a joint visit to proposed Katakhal Irrigation
Project site Hailakandi, Assam for finalising the Barrage Axis, on 23-03-2021.

Status :

 Project is under DPR preparation state.

 Design chapter, design and drawing for head works and canal are yet to be
prepared.
 Data required for preparation of the DPR were communicated to NEIC, Shillong.
Some of the data i.e. Index map, contour maps survey, hydrology report,
preliminary GSI report, Geological Core Logging report etc. were submitted by
NEIC to this office however, the remaining data i.e. command area, pond level
etc. are yet to be received

9. Haora Dam Project, Tripura

 Preparation of DPR for Haora Dam Project at Champaknagar in Tripura is being

undertaken by NEIC, CWC, Shillong.
 The project envisages construction of a 27.5 m high dam on the river Haora with
a canal from the right bank.
 The project on completion would extend irrigation facility to a Gross Command
Area (GCA) of 310 Ha.
 The Culturable command area (CCA) being 250 Ha. The net area being irrigated
annually from the project would be 210 Ha.

Status:

 Design team from CWC (HQ) visited the project site on 15.10.2019. List of data
required at preliminary stage were communicated to NEIC, CWC, Shillong.
 Topographical survey data has been submitted by NEID, CWC.
 Joint site visit of CWC Designers and GSI Team was held in December 2020 to
finalize the tentative dam axis.
 Geotechnical Investigations were carried out at site. Material properties are
awaited.

10. Champai Cherra Dam Project, Tripura

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Preparation of DPR for Champai Cherra Project at Ghampaibari in Tripura is being

undertaken by NEIC, CWC, Shillong.
The project envisages construction of a 32.1 m high dam on the Champai Cherra
with a canal from the Left bank.
The project on completion would extend irrigation facility to a Gross Cornmand
Area (GCA) of 810 Ha.
The Culturable command area (CCA) being 645 Ha. The net area being irrigated
annually from the project would be 550 Ha. The gross Irrigable area is 1100 ha.

Status :

 Design team from CWC (HQ) visited the project site on 15.10.2019.
 List of data required at preliminary stage were communicated to NEIC, CWC,
Shillong and the same was received on 22.07.2020
 Joint site visit of CWC Designers and GSI Team was held in December 2020 to
finalize the tentative dam axis.
 Geotechnical Investigations were carried out at site. Material properties are
awaited.

11. Ayodhya Barrage Project

Every year, in the months of October to June the water level in the Ghaghra is very
low, because of which, sufficient water does not remains available near the Ghats of
Ayodhya and pilgrims face great difficulty and disappointment.
To tackle the problem, a Barrage has been proposed to construct across River
Ghaghra in Ayodhya, so that there is a continuous supply of water throughout the
year at the Ghats.
Construction of a Barrage will also serve the purpose of Irrigation; fulfill drinking
water requirement, and tourism development in the nearby areas.

Status of work:
 CWC had provided the design consultancy for the preparation of DPR for the
proposed Ayodhya Barrage Project for which a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) was signed between Planning Circle, Faridabad, CWC and Irrigation and
Water Resources Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh on 26th March 2021..
 Officers from CWC (from D& R wing and Planning Circle, Faridabad, CWC) along
with officers from IWRD, UP jointly visited the project site during 3rd – 5th March

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2021 and 13th – 14th July 2021 followed by meetings with senior officers of IWRD,
UP at Ayodhya&Lucknow.
 DPR stage design chapter & drawings were prepared by BCD (E&NE) Directorate,
CWC and provided to Planning Circle, Faridabad by January 2022.
 The DPR has been completed and provided by Planning Circle, Faridabad, CWC to
IWRD, UP in January /February 2022.

Proposed location of Barrage axis

12. Kuri Gongri Hep, Bhutan

The Kuri-Gongri Hydroelectric Project has been envisaged on Kuri- Gongri River in
Bhutan. The PFR of the project was prepared by NHPC in July 2012. NHPC presented
various alternatives for the project development and recommended an alternative of
2640 MW installed capacity with a high dam on Kuri-Gongri River d/s of confluence of
tributary rivers with a reservoir for preparation of DPR.
In the 12th EJG Meeting held in March 2014, the work for preparation of DPR was
entrusted to WAPCOS and it was decided that only d/s confluence of Kuri and Gongri
rivers will be considered for development.
However, based on decisions taken in 13th EJG meeting held in September 2014, the
DPR works were kept in abeyance for some time. However, the same was resumed
w.e.f 1st June 2016.

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Status:
 CWC is providing design consultancy for preparation of DPR which is under
preparation.
 Necessary Technical inputs are being provided in respect of Design of the same.
Various components and parameters are under finalization.
 Based on the investigations carried out, dam axis has been finalized and Rock fill
type of dam is proposed.
 Additional funding proposal for additional investigations was received and
observations were issued on the same.

13. DEVELOPMENT OF FRESH WATER LAKE AT FLAT BAY, PORT BLAIR, A&N
ISLAND:

The proposed Flat Bay Fresh Water Scheme is intended to be commissioned to cater the
water supply needs of Port Blair Municipal Council area. The scheme would broadly
deal with the following:
 Isolation of the bay from the marine environment
 Pumping out/draining out the saline water of the bay
 Storing of rain water from surface runoff
 Intake arrangement and water supply scheme

Status:
 WAPCOS submitted basic engineering report. Final Report is awaited
 Visit of CWC Officers is proposed to be carried out on 12th April 2022.

14. SUBARNAREKHA– MAHANADI INTERLINKING PROJECT, WEST BENGAL

& ODISHA :
The Subarnarekha - Mahanadi link project envisages diversion of 17,900 Mm3 of water
from the proposed Subarnarekha barrage located at Chorchita village, Gopiballbpur
block, Medinapur district, West Bengal state across river Subarnarekha.
This is an extension of Ganga – Damodar - Subarnarekha link which will receive 28,913
Mm3 of water from Manas-Sankosh-Tista- Ganga link in the upstream of Farakka. Out
of this, a quantum of 11013 Mm3 will be utilized in the enroute of Ganga – Damodar -
Subarnarekha link canal and the remaining 17900 Mm3 of water will be transferred to
Subarnarekha Mahanadi for enroute utilization and further transfer to South.

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Status:
A presentation was made by officers of Planning Circle, CWC Faridabad (Nodal Office
for S-M Link) on 24.02.2022 at CWC(HQ),New Delhi for having an overview of the
project and guidance by experts organization for preparation of DPR in time

15. Ujh Multipurpose Project (UMP), Jammu & Kashmir:

The Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) has
proposed UMP for generation of 186 MW (3x 62) + 26 MW (1x24 + 1x2) hydropower,
providing water for irrigation to 16743 ha and 20 Cusec drinking water for Kathua
district. The project, which was declared as a ―national project‖ in the year 2008,
involves the construction of 116-metre high concrete face rock fill dam (earlier
proposal), a powerhouse of installed capacity 186 megawatts and a barrage 11.5
kilometres downstream of the dam. The irrigation benefits from the project will
comprise annual irrigation of about 31,380 hectares. MoF requested DoWR, RD & GR
(MoJS) to examine the feasibility of re-designing the Ujh Project, to enhance its socio-
economic benefits leading to benefit cost (BC) ratio of at least 1.00 from 0.66.
In account of studies carried out with respect to increasing BC ratio of the project,
revision of the power potential and also the project layout were carried out.
Consequently, based on revised PPS, Dam toe scheme with the potential of annual
energy generation of 175.13MU and installed capacity (IC) of 89.5MW (3x29+1x2.5)
was found optimum. Subsequent to which, 19 drawings from aspects of hydel civil
designs are prepared for the final layout.
Formerly, the proposed Concrete Face Rockfill dam (CFRD) at the river section with a
side spillway is completely replaced by Concrete Gravity Dam with a centrally
located sluice spillway and dam toe powerhouse having total installed capacity of
89.5 MW. Recently specification drawings of overflow section, non-overflow section,
energy dissipation arrangement, and diversion arrangement for fresh proposal of
Concrete Gravity Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures has been prepared
and sent to M&A, CWC, Jammu.

16. Kishau Multipurpose Project, Uttarakhand:

Kishau (660 MW) is also one of the multipurpose project on river Tons (a major
tributary of Yamuna river) at the border of district Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and
district Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh). The command area of Kishau project is 97076 ha.
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Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand with submerged area of 2950 ha. The
investigation reports were submitted to CWC vide letter dated 08/10/2020.
Observations/ comments were issued on 04/11/2020.
Observations/recommendations of CWC were sent to project authority, compliance
with which is still awaited. Further, a meeting to discuss the scope of work for
upgradation/revision of DPR of the project was held under the chairmanship of
Member (WP&P), CWC.
17. Birmati Reservoir Scheme, Jharkhand
Birmati Reservoir Scheme envisages construction of a 20.0 m high Earthern Dam across
Manjargila Nala near Birmati village for irrigation of 1000 hectare area in nearby
villages. Birmati Reservoir Scheme is located in the north eastern part of Jharkhand,
within the undulating Chhotanagpur Plateau. The entire catchment of the river is rain-
fed. The Detailed project report including civil structures and its hydro-mechanical
equipments of Khudia Reservoir Scheme has been prepared and issued to project
authority.

18. Bhur Reservoir Scheme, Jharkhand :

The Bhur Reservoir scheme is proposed on Bhur River in Damodar River Basin, in
District Ranchi. Bhur River is a right bank tributary of Damodar River within the
undulating terrain of Chhota nagpur Plateau.The project envisages construction of a
16.5m high Earthen Dam with Concrete Spillway across river Bhur with benefits of
irrigation, industrial & municipal water supply. The entire catchment of the river is
rain-fed.

The DPR drawings (24 Nos.) for the preparation of DPR of Bhur Reservoir Scheme,
Jharkhand have been prepared and issued to NEID-I, B&BBO, CWC, Silchar.

19. Bhuswa Reservoir Scheme, Jharkhand :

The proposed Bhuswa Reservoir scheme is located on Siwane River, a tributary of
Damodar River, in District Hazaribagh. The project envisages construction of a 11m
high earthen dam with concrete spillway across river Siwane with benefits of irrigation,
industrial & municipal water supply. 05 Nos. of drawings related to Earthen dam for
preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) Bhuswa Reservoir Scheme have been
prepared and issued to project authority.

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The proposed Bhelwa Reservoir scheme is located on Bhelwa River, a tributary of North
Koel River, in Palamu District. The project envisages construction of a 10.5m high
earthen dam with concrete spillway across river Bhelwa with benefits of irrigation,
industrial & municipal water supply.

05 Nos. of drawings related to Earthen dam for preparation of the Detailed Project
Report (DPR) Bhelwa Reservoir Scheme have been prepared and issued to project
authority.

21. Barkattha Reservoir scheme, Jharkhand:

The proposed Barkattha Reservoir scheme is located on Patalsu River, a tributary of
Damodar River, in District Hazaribagh. The project envisages construction of an 18m
high earthen dam with concrete spillway across river Palatsu with benefits of irrigation,
industrial & municipal water supply.

The DPR drawings for the preparation of DPR of Bhur Reservoir Scheme, Jharkhand
have been prepared and issued to NEID-I, B&BBO, CWC, Silchar.

22. Sonadubi Reservoir scheme, Jharkhand:

The proposed Sonadubi Reservoir scheme is located on Sonadubi River; a tributary of
Subernarekha River, in District Ranchi. The project envisages construction of a 11.5m
Earthen Dam with Concrete Spillway across river Sonadubi with benefits of irrigation,
industrial & municipal water supply. 05 Nos. of drawings related to Earthen dam for
preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) Barkattha Reservoir Scheme have been
prepared and issued to project authority.

23. Khuntishot Reservoir scheme, Jharkhand:

The proposed Khuntishot Reservoir scheme is located on Khuntishot River,a tributary
of North Koel River, in District Palamu. The project envisages construction of a 19m
high earthen dam with concrete spillway across river Khuntishot with benefits of
irrigation, industrial & municipal water supply. All the drawings pertaining to Earthen
dam for preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) Khuntishot Reservoir Scheme
have been prepared and issued to project authority.

24. Shatoot Dam Project, Afghanistan:

The Shatoot Storage Dam project in Afghanistan is proposed to be constructed across
Maidan River with the main objective of providing Drinking water supply of 85 MCM
from Maidan River to the Kabul city, the capital city of Afghanistan with a quality that

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meets WHO standards. Water from the reservoir will be conveyed to the Water
treatment Plant (WTP) through a pipe line.
Shatoot Dam project envisages an approximately 98m high (from River bed level)
Rockfill Dam. The project is situated at 25 km from Kabul. It consist of 7.5 km long (1.6
m diameter) domestic water conveyance pipe line up to water treatment plant. Total
volume of reservoir is 146 MCM.
Initially, a DPR prepared by M/s Pooyab Consulting Engineers was received in Design
(N&W) unit during 2017 for vetting. For finalizing the section/size of Rockfill Dam and
other Civil structures, requirement of further field investigations was expressed by
Design (N&W) unit. On CWC’s recommendations, WAPCOS had carried out
additional surveys & investigations and Reports were submitted to Design (N&W) unit.
After technical examination, conditional clearance was given to Reports on Additional
Surveys and Investigations during March 2021.Based on the results of the field
investigation,WAPCOS was advised to carry out Dynamic analysis of proposed Rockfill
Dam. Subsequently, the Final Report on ―Seismic Response and Slope stability Analysis
of Shatoot Dam, Afghanistan‖ prepared by IIT Roorkee as submitted by WAPCOS was
technically examined and the Shatoot Rockfill dam section was finalized. The finalized
dam section was conveyed to Project Appraisal Orgainsation, CWC / WAPCOS.During
April 2021.

Subsequently, based on the the Design chapter and drawings for Modified DPR were
modified by WAPCOS and submitted to Design (N&W) unit for vetting. Clearance to
Modified Design chapter was given during December 2021.

25. Vetting of designs & Drawings of proposed weirs/barrages on National

waterway-5, (5 Nos)

 Inland waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is planning to carry various

developments and maintenance works on National waterway-5 for providing
fairway for effective shipping and navigation.
 Dhamra-Talcher stretch on river Brahmani, Geonkhali-Charbatia stretch of East
Coast Canal, Charbatia-Dhamra stretch of Matai River and Mangalgadi-Pratap
stretch of Mahanadi Delta River for length of 588 km reach have been declared as
National Waterway-5 in Nov.2008.
 The present study stretch is to develop the Pankapal to Padnipal section (72.3
km) on the river Brahmani on NW 5 for safe navigation. For this IWAI has
engaged M/s Tractebel Engineering Pvt Ltd for preparing DPRs of 5

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Weirs/Barrages with 3 navigation locks, 2 check dams & 1 Rubber Dam in

consultation with concerned Govt of Odisha departments for construction.
 IWAI approached CWC for vetting consultancy of the DPR submitted by M/s
Tractebel Engineering Pvt Ltd.
 MoU for various technical supports on various hydrological and river
morphological issues involved in the development of inland water transport was
entered between CWC and IWAI on 25.01.2022
 The vetting of 5 DPRs are under progress.

26. Panchnad Barrage, Uttar Pradesh:

 A barrage across Yamuna River in Auraiya district at just downstream of the

confluence of five rivers viz Yamuna, Chambal. Sindh, Pahuj, and Kwari has
been proposed for Irrigation and drinking water purposes. The Chief Engineer
Ramganga, I&WRD, Uttar Pradesh had requested CWC to take up the
consultancy for preparation of DPR of the project including design. The
Chairman, CWC had accepted the request of UP I&WRD to take up the
consultancy work for the designing and preparation of DPR of the project. For
this work, it has been decided by the competent authority that:
a. The survey & investigation works of the said project shall be taken up by
the Planning Circle, Faridabad, CWC.
b. The design works shall be taken up by the Design (N&W), CWC.
c. The Inter-State aspects may be examined by IMO, CWC.
 Planning Circle, CWC, Faridabad shall be the nodal office for coordinating with
the various organizations involved in the work. This was intimated to project
authorities and Planning Circle, Faridabad, CWC vide letter dated 01.10.2021.
 A draft MoU has been prepared and shared with I&WRD, UP by Planning Circle,
CWC, Faridabad vide email dated. 01.11.2021, which is under consideration with
the state government.

27. Construction of two barrages in the downstream of existing Bariyarpur Pickup

Weir under Ken-Betwa Link Project, Banda, Uttar Pradesh:

 To resolve the issues of water sharing in non-monsoon season NWDA suggested

to utilize unfilled capacity of existing tanks in Mahoba district during monsoon
season from Daudhan dam as well as creating new storages in the territory of
Uttar Pradesh and utilize this water during non-monsoon period. Accordingly,
Uttar Pradesh identified two new barrages in the downstream of Bariyarpur
pick-up weir.
 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NWDA and Designs (N&W)
unit, D&R Wing of CWC for carrying out design, drawing and preparation of

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design chapter for proposed two new barrages across Ken River in the D/S of
existing Bariyarpur pickup weir in Uttar Pradesh was entered into on 31st day of
May, 2021. The topographical, geotechnical, geophysical data etc. required for
design and drawing of the barrages have been requested from the project
authority vide CWC letter dated 21.06.2021.
A joint visit of Officers from CWC, GSI, CSMRS, WRD, UP and NWDA for taking
various decisions regarding proposed two new barrages in the d/s of existing
Bariyarpur Pickup weir i.e. Marauli and Pailani barrages under Ken Betwa link project
phase-I, Banda district, Uttar Pradesh was undertaken from 09/11/2021 to 11/11/2021

C. Special Problems Projects

1. FARAKKA BARRAGE PROJECT (FBP), WEST BENGAL:

 Farakka Barrage Project with headquarters at Farakka in Murshidabad district of
West Bengal is a subordinate office under Department of Water Resources, River
Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
 The Farakka Barrage Project Authority was set up in 1961 with the mandate to
execute and thereafter operate and maintain the Farakka Barrage Project
Complex comprising of Farakka Barrage, Jangipur Barrage, Feeder Canal,
Navigation Lock and associated structures.
 The Barrage comprises of 112 nos. of Gates (108 Nos. main Gates and 4 Nos. Fish
Lock Gates) and 11 Nos. Head Regulator Gates for diversion of approximately
40,000 cusec (1035 cumec) of discharge into the Feeder Canal.
 The project construction commenced in 1961 and the project was commissioned
and dedicated to the Nation in May 1975.
 Recently, this office has designed & issued the drawings of Anti Erosion/ bank
Protection works for the chainage 1500 m-3500 m at upstream left of Barrage in
compliance of issue raised in 117th meeting of TAC during 21st- 23rd December
2021.

Photographs of Field visit during 117th TAC on 21st- 23rd December, 2021

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2. BAGJOLA DRAINAGE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME, WEST BENGAL :

 Bagjola Drainage channel, running across the main city area for a length of 39 km
and carrying a maximum discharge of 5000 cusec at its outfall into Bidyadhari
River, plays a important role in draining out storm water from a thickly
populated catchment of about 57 Sq.km of North Kolkata and its adjoining
municipalities.
 This project is for augmentation of pump capacity by 4050 cusec of existing
station of 1650 cusec at the outfall of Bagjola Khal, at Kulti, North 24 Paraganas
District, West Bengal to relieve the North Bengal area from flood inundation.
 CWC signed MoU with GoWB on 04.12.2019 for Scrutiny / vetting of
Mathematical model (1D, with HEC-RAS 5.0.7) and general arrangement
drawings. Cost of consultancy is Rs.7,70,000/-.
Status:

 Consultancy for Bagjola drainage Development Scheme was completed and final
report was shared with the Project Authorities on 24.01.2022.

3. AMJUR DRAINAGE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME,ASSAM

Amjur River originates in the Mizo hills and traverses a length of 108 km before joining
the Sonai River (a left bank tributary of River Barak) at Amjurmukh. The Amjur
Drainage congested area (about 101 sq km) is situated in south bank of river Barak in
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of Assam. The area is bounded by River Barak in the North, Mizo hills in the south,
Sonai River in the West and Bhubuan hills in the East.

There are mainly two low laying areas (Haors) in the Amjur sub basins namely
Mangalpur Haor and Kaptanpur Haor. During high spate of River Sonai, water enters
into the Amjur River from River Sonai, this backwater along with discharge of Amjur
itself, creates flooding situation and inundation in the nearby agricultural land and in
the two low lying areas as mentioned above.

When the water level in the Sonai recedes, the water from Amjur starts draining into the
Sonai. The two channels named Gogorikhal and Rakokhal carry the water from low
lying areas into the Amjur River which finally drains into Sonai. But this process is very
slow which takes long time, causing drainage congestion in the inundated/flooded area
for long time. To get rid of this problem, Brahmaputra Board has prepared Detailed
Project Report of Amjur Drainage Development scheme.

Status :

 Amjur Drainage Development Project site visit by the officers from Central
Water Commission (CWC) and Brahmaputra Board (BB) was undertaken as per
request of BB authorities on 6th and 7th October 2021 and report on the same was
shared with the BB Authorities.
 Vide this report, it was requested that G & D Data of Tulagram II, GDSQ site
may be provided to BCD (E&NE) Dte so as to ascertain the effect of Turail HE
Project on Amjur drainage Development Scheme.
 Reply is awaited from BB Authorities.

4. BINDU BARRAGE, JALDHAKA, H E PROJECT, WEST BENGAL

 A visit to Bindu Barrage was undertaken by officers from BCD (E & NE) Dte,
CWC jointly with officers of West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company
Ltd (WBSEDCL) on 29th – 30th October 2021. The purpose of the visit was to
preliminarily assess the Health of Civil Structure of Bindu Barrage in response to
recommendations of DSRP team who visited the site on 23/03/2021.
 Recently a team of officers from Central Water Commission (CWC) and West
Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) jointly
visited the Bindu Barrage, Jaldhaka H.E. Project site on 8th – 11th March 2022
and report of the field visit was shared with the Project Authorities on 29.03.2022.

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5. IMPHAL BARRAGE,MANIPUR
 The Imphal barrage is located at Oinam Sawombung of Imphal West district in
the southern part of Manipur and is at a distance of 17 km from Imphal city.
 The barrage supplies Irrigation water to a Gross Command Area of 6000 ha;
Culturable Command Area is 4000 ha. In addition, there is a link channel
(TurelAhanbi) about 6 Km long leading water to a cross regulator which
provides irrigation to a command area of 800 ha.
 The construction of Imphal Barrage & Cross Regulator across Imphal River was
completed in the year 1984 and has been operating since then.
 The Pond Level for project had been fixed as 778.0 m. There are 5 no’s of 9m×6m
Spillway Gates and 3 no’s of Cross Regulator Gates (2 no’s with 2.4 m Width & 1
no. with 2.3 m) to serve the intended objective of project.
Status:

 A team from Gates (E&NE) Dte, Central Water Commission and officials of WRD
Manipur visited Barrage site on 13.02.2022 &14.02.2022.
 The visit was made to investigate the suitability of Gates & its Embedded Parts
and their Hoisting Mechanism in context of Proposed Replacement of the five
barrage gates, stop logs along with their operating arrangements under DRIP
Phase II.
 Report of the field visit was shared with the Project Authorities on 28.02.2022.

6. TAPOVAN- VISHNUGAD HEP:

Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Power Project was hit by an unprecedented massive
glacial debris flow on 7th February,2021. The devasting flood full of

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debris/silt/boulder/ice/rock pieces/soil/trees etc. flooded the under-construction

barrage of Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Project. Huge quantity of muck along
with debris, boulders etc. came along with the ice/water and got deposited in the
Barrage, Intake Structure, De-silting Chamber, HRT, Silt Flushing Tunnel, HRT Intake
Adit, SFT Adit, entrapping manpower and equipment/vehicles working in these areas
for ongoing works. A team of experts from CWC along with experts from CEA, GSI
and CSMRS visited the effected Tapovan-Vishnugad Project site on 16.03.2021 and
17.03.2021 along with NTPC officials to assess the project conditions. The visit report
has been prepared and issued.

7. SARDAR SAROVAR DAM, GUJARAT:

Sardar Sarovar Nigam Limited requested to examine non-functioning of stop log gate
of intake for Under Ground River Bed Power House and proposed single piece stop
log with individual rope drum hoist of 110T.
Team of Experts (ToE) to suggest remedial measures for proper functioning of Penstock
Stoplogs operated by 100T spillway Gantry Crane of RBPH, Sardar Sarovar Project,
Gujarat. visited the dam site on 09.09.2021 and 10.09.2021 along with project officials
and submitted its report for necessary action.

8. HATHNIKUND BARRAGE, RIVER YAMUNA, HARYANA:

Hathnikund Barrage was constructed to replace the Tajewala weir (an old pre-
independence structure) located around 2 km downstream.

Post-construction of Hathnikund Barrage, Tajewala weir got heavily damaged and

large parts of the weir started getting washed away from the year 2010 onwards. The
aggradation which had taken place upstream of Tajewala weir also started eroding
and consequently the river portion between Hathnikund and Tajewala started getting
lower due to erosion caused by annual floods.

It has been suggested to construct a submersible weir at about 500 m downstream of

Hathnikund barrage. Project authority has been requested to expedite the
physical/numerical model study with CWPRS, Pune and provide other design inputs
such as geotechnical investigation results etc. so that design work of the proposed weir
could be initiated.

In the interim, temporary remedial measure in the form of CC Block protection work
has been suggested upon being requested by project authority.

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9. STUDY RELATED TO PROPOSAL OF UPRATING KARCHAM WANGTOO

HEP, HIMACHAL PRADESH FROM 1000MW TO 1200 MW
Detailed study to check the structural sufficiency and its feasibility from technical
aspects of the existing components for uprating Karcham Wangtoo HEP in Himachal
Pradesh from 1000 MW to 1200 MW had been taken up by this office. Status Note was
prepared and forwarded to Sr Joint Commissioner (PP), DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS. Four
meetings including one with Secretary, DoWR took place. As per directions of
Secretary, DoWR, the issue has now been referred to a committee. CWC conveyed
observation on ―Format for Monitoring of Operational Parameters of Karcham
Wangtoo HEP (1000MW), Himachal Pradesh‖.

10. SHONTONG KARCHAM HEP (450 MW), HIMACHAL PRADESH

The Project with a barrage has faced issues of creeping on its right bank abutment.
Consequently, the project authority, HPPCL, has approached CWC for vetting the
concept design of the right bank slope stability problem prepared by AF consultants.
HPPCL submitted ―Basic Concept Design Report, November 2020‖ and ―Design Creep
Rate Report, November 2020‖ of right bank slope stability of Shongtong Karcham HEP,
Himachal Pradesh for vetting which was agreed by CWC. It is to highlight that both of
these reports have been prepared with continuous interaction between CWC and M/s
AF Consultant. Though, initially CWC resorted to observational/commenting
approach and conveyed its suggestions/observations. However, considering the
complexity of the problem, an interactive mode was adopted for addressing the issue.
The final reports, as submitted, were the culmination of the technical interactive
process of CWC & M/s AF Consult.
11. DAM SAFETY REVIEW OF GANDHI SAGAR RESERVOIR

Gandhisagar is the upper most water conservation structure among the series of three
dams, name as Gandhisagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar. During design
flood review, spillway capacity has been found to be extremely inadequate and as such
additional spillway capacity by constructing a tunnel of 5000 cumecs is required after
observing precautions in Geology paragraph. CWC designed a bypass tunnel on the
left bank of the dam as an additional spillway for hydrological safety of the dam.
The studies undertaken show that the dam (both Non-overflow and Overflow) blocks
are structurally safe for the revised MWL of El.404.33m. The existing spillway capacity

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provided is capable of managing the revised flood hydrograph. However, the adoption
of some non-structural measures, like pre-depletion would keep MWL within desired
limits. The other structural measures like providing tunnels, etc. have a limited effect.
Besides the resulting increased discharge because it may affect the downstream
projects. Based on this consideration, the recommendations were made and shared with
DSM Directorate, CWC.

12. PREPARATION OF GUIDELINES ON SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT:

Works related to ―Committee for formulating guidelines on planning of structures in
HEPs on Sediment Management Considerations‖ with Member (D&R) as Chairman
and Director, HCD (N&W) as Member secretary have been carried out and duly
approved guideline was issued. Subsequently, with the approval of Chairman, CWC, a
seven member committee was constituted to study and review the ―Guidelines for
Sediment Management in Water resources and Hydro Power Plants- Feb 2019‖ with
CE, Design (E&NE) as the Chairman and Director, HCD (N&W) as the Member
Secretary. Two meetings of the committee to review Guidelines have been held under
the chairmanship of Chief Engineer, Designs (E&NE).

13. INDUS-COMMISSION RELATED WORKS

CWC helps Commissioner, Indus on Indus Water Treaty related issues of Hydro
Power Projects, being referred regularly. Projects which has been examined from IWT
includes Kiru, Drass etc

A. "Pakistan's Technical Bases for Freeboard" calculation in respect of Lower

Kalnai HEP has been examined and views are shared with Senior Joint Commissioner
(indus), MoJS.

B. Pakal Dul HEP – Examination of Technical Memorandum on its freeboard

from NHPC

14. FAILURE OF FERRULE NO. 345 IN PENSTOCK DURING COMMISSIONING

OF UHL HE PROJECT
The ferrule of penstock failed during load rejection test of EM unit while increasing the
power output incrementally. Beas Valley Power Corporation Limited requested CWC to
give its opinion on failure. To examine failure from civil design aspects
information/data is requested. Data/information provided by project authorities is
being examined in CWC to understand technical aspects of the failure of the penstock

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and to study adequacy of proposed restoration/replacement measures as envisaged by

HPSEBL. Few meetings also happened between HPSEBL engineers and CWC officers at
New Delhi to discuss the related studies and investigations carried out by different
agencies.

15. SHAHPURKANDI DAM PROJECT, J&K

CWC examined the proposal of the Government of Punjab for lowering the crest
level of Ravi channel head regulator from EL 398.40 m to 397.50 m and
comments/views on the same has been issued in Oct 2020. Revised Hydraulic Design
Computation of Permanent Structure (Canal Siphon) to feed Kashmir Canal from 8
MW unit PP-III have been carried out.
The design calculations of discharging capacity of the Ravi canal Head Regulator,
ShahpurKandi Project was examined using HEC RAS model and options were
proposed for resizing the gate of the head regulator for firming up the required
discharging capacity of the Head Regulator appropriately

16. NORTH KOEL RESERVOIR, PROJECT, JHARKHAND

A mathematical model study of replicating existing condition of North Koel Right
Main Canal was developed in HEC-RAS, and results obtained were compared with
that of actual design parameters. Based on the results, suitable modifications have
been offered to the project authorities to run the canal at its full capacity.

17. EASTERN KOSI MAIN CANAL, KOSI-MECHI INTERSTATE LINK PROJECT,

BIHAR
A proposal has been submitted by Govt. of Bihar to assess the pond level at head
regulator and to fix FSL of Canal to pass design discharge. Comments on same have
been issued on 25.02.2020. Compliance on same is awaited.

18. DURGAWATI RESERVOIR PROJECT

The objective of the project is to provide assured irrigation facilities to the fertile land
lying between Kaimur hill range and Sone high level canal. Director, Monitoring, CWC,
informed that the project authorities intend to reconstruct the damaged parapet wall at
the d/s edge of Durgawati Earthen dam. CWC was requested to provide suggestions
for the same. The project was earlier visited by CWC teams in January 2016 and July
2018 on the requests of the concerned officials from the Water Resources Department of
Bihar Government to inspect the issues of settlement, gully formations, deep cuts,

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seepage through d/s face, etc. Some remedial measures were suggested by the visiting
teams to address the prevailing issues.

Subsequent to the above, the State Government informed about the damage of d/s
parapet wall in 180m length between Ch 18 to Ch 26.

A virtual meeting was held with the State Government officials, Director, DSM, CWC
and CSMRS scientists on 12-03-2021 for better appreciation of the site conditions.

In view of the repeated distress in the dam body particularly in the closure section,
CWC in consultation with CSMRS has advised the project authorities to carry out some
essential field and laboratory tests so that the problem can be analysed. The
Data/inputs from Project authorities are awaited.

19. SRISAILAM HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT(EDA)

Issue: Erosion upstream of EDA
Status: The data/ information requested vide the letter dated 04.09.2020. A reminder in
this regard has been forwarded to project authority dated 07.12.2021 to submit the
desired data enabling us to expedite the remedial measures. The same is awaited.

20. REHABILITATION OF FOUR EXISTING DAMS; NAMELY RAVISHANKAR

SAGAR, MURUMSILLI, DUDHAWA AND SONDUR IN DHAMTARI
DISTRICT OF CHHATTISGARH UNDER DRIP
1. Ravishankar Sagar Dam
The dam is a multipurpose project located across Mahanadi River in Dhamtari district
of Chhattisgarh. The project consists of earthen cum gravity dam of length 2751 m and
maximum height of dam is 30.50 m. With FRL 348.70 m, the gross storage capacity is
910 MCM. The dam consists of 14 nos. vertical gates of size 15 m X 10 m.
The project authority informed that construction of the dam was completed in 1978 and
its EDA (slotted roller bucket) got damaged due to floods in 1994. It was further
informed that PMF at dam site had been revised from 17230 to 17760, as per the
hydrological studies by CWC and; therefore, while undertaking rehabilitation of
spillway, the revised PMF is also to be kept in view.

Status:

A team of CWC officials visited the site during 8th- 10th Feb 2022. In order to carry out
rehabilitation works requisite documents has been asked for from project authority.

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Some documents/data have been provided by project authority during the visit which
are under examination.

Energy Dissipation Arrangement of Ravisankar Sagar Dam

2. Murumsilli dam-
The dam is located across Sillari River, a tributary of Mahanadi River in Dhamtari
district of Chhattisgarh. The project consists of earthen dam of length 2591 m and
maximum height 25.53 m, with gross storage capacity of 165 MCM. The dam consists of
34 nos. of syphon spillway in addition to 03 nos. of head regulators of size 3.0m X 2.7m
each.
Project authority informed that its PMF has been revised to 4480 Cumec. Since, the
spilling facility for syphon spillway plus Head regulator is 1274.43 cumec only, an
additional spilling facility at saddle 1 dam and saddle dam 2 locations is proposed to be
provided.

Status:

Work shall be taken up once data pertaining to Borehole details, contour mapping, etc.
will be provided by project authority.

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Syphon Spillway of Murumsilli dam

3. Dudhawa dam-
The dam is an irrigation project located across Mahanadi River in Dhamtari district of
Chhattisgarh. The project consists of an earthen dam of length 2907 m and maximum
height of 30.53 m, with gross storage capacity of 165 MCM. The dam consists of 4 nos.
of head regulators designed for total discharge of 2428 Cumec in addition to waste wier
having discharging capacity is 1132.67 Cumec.
The project authority informed that, in view of the revised PMF (5012 Cumec) and
existing spilling facility at waste weir, an additional spilling capacity is required to be
provided at the site. For this purpose, they have identified two locations, which were
seen by the team.
Status: Work shall be taken up once data pertaining to Borehole details, contour
mapping, etc. willbe provided by project authority.
4. Soundur dam-
The dam is an irrigation project located across Sondur River in Dhamtari district of
Chhattisgarh. The project consists of an earthen cum gravity dam of length 3368 m and
of maximum height 38.20m, with gross storage capacity of 198 MCM. The gated type of
spillway with capacity 5407 cumec consists of 5 nos. of radial gate size 15m X 10m. The
PMF of the project has been revised to 5276 cumec.

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Status: Work shall be taken up once the data sought by CWC received by project
authority.

Spillway of Sondur Dam

21. INDIRA SAGAR DAM MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT, MADHYA PRADESH

Issue: Efficacy of auxiliary spillway & its d/s channel is being studied for managing the
flood discharge to downstream channel smoothly duly considering safety of tail race
channel as well as downstream road bridge.
Status: 3D Physical Model study of the concerned components is being conducted by
CWPRS for adopting appropriate remedial measures.
22. RK PUR AND VK PUR DAMS AND CANALS, ANDMAN
Issue: Cracks in dam body and canal due to earthquake on 26.12.2004
Status: The matter examined and additional data requested vide the letter dated
12.11.2020 is awaited from Project Authority.

23. ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION OF DEFICIT DISCHARGE IN THE

RAJASTHAN PORTION OF NARMADA MAIN CANAL
As per Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal Award of 1979, Rajasthan is entitled to 616.74
Mcum (0.5 Maf) of water from the Sardar Sarovar Project in Gujarat. The maximum
discharge to be maintained in Narmada Main Canal at the Gujarat Rajasthan border is
73.62 Cumecs (2600 Cusecs). However, Narmada Control Authority (NCA) received
complaints from Rajasthan, regarding inadequate releases of Narmada water in the
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amongst the farmers in the command areas of Narmada Main Canal Project in
Rajasthan. It was decided by Secretary (WR), in the 92nd Meeting of NCA held in
August 2021 and chaired by Secretary (WR), that the Chairman, that the study
regarding ―Analysis and resolution of deficit discharge in the Rajasthan portion of
Narmada Main Canal‖ may be entrusted to the Central Water Commission and
CWPRS, Pune. The Central Water Commission will take the lead and the study may be
conducted in the shortest possible time.
The required data for analysis was furnished by NCA to CWPRS and joint visit was
carried out for collection of field data. CWPRS studied the issue through mathematical
modelling. The HEC RAS model shared by CWPRS was examined by CWC and
comments/observations were discussed in meeting dated 23.03.2022 to refine the
model. Joint visits for collection for deficit data for calibrating the model were planned
to be conducted in 2nd week of April 2022.
24. DODHARA CHANDNI MAIN CANAL, NEPAL
The techno economic possibility of conveying desired discharge of 10 m3/sec to Nepal
through an underground pipe(s) in place of an open canal as envisaged in the DPR of
Dodhara Chandni Main Canal (DCMC on Indian side) was studied and
comments/observations were sent to Sr. Joint Commissioner (FM), MoJS for further
necessary action.
25. SETTING UP OF MINI HYDEL PROJECTS ON BHAKRA MAIN LINE (BML)
CANAL AT 27 SITES WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 63.75 MW IN PUNJAB:
The Bhakra Main Line (BML) canal system has several fall enroute. Proposals have been
formulated to tap this energy, by constructing Mini Hydel Projects, which are currently
being dissipated through stilling basin type energy dissipators. A total of 27 projects
have been identified so far. However, the states of Haryana & Rajasthan have expressed
their apprehension that the construction of these projects would cause siltation and in
turn reduction in the BML canal flow. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(MNRE), accordingly requested CWC, vide its letter no. 2/1/2014-SHP, dated
23.06.2021(Annexure-I), to examine the issues of possible siltation and reduction in
canal flow due to the setting up of the proposed 27 nos. of Mini Hydel Projects (MHPs)
on BML. For this task, BBMB was to provide the required data on BML Canal.

Both the governments of Haryana and Rajasthan are of the view that the construction of
these projects would cause siltation, and create fluctuation in the BML canal system. An
analysis of the data provided by BBMB shows that the average silt load concentration of
the coarse and medium-size particles is only 1.0 ppm which can be considered
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monsoon discharges into the canal are fairly constant and there has been no reduction
in the discharging capacity of both NHC & BML since their operation.

In view of the above, Design (N&W) Org., CWC has prepared a report on technical
issues raised on setting up mini hydel projects on Bhakra main line canal at 27 sites with
a total capacity of 63.75 MW in Punjab and communicated with officials of concern
ministries/departments.

5.2.3 Technical Examination of Project

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

of hydropower component, gravity dam component, embankments, 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 in
respect of the projects are communicated to concerned appraisal unit of CWC. Further,
the civil components in DPR of Hydro-Electric Projects are also technically examined in
D&R Wing and comments/clearances in respect of the projects are communicated to
CEA.

In India In Foreign Total

Country
Hydro-Electric Projects
Total Nos. of projects 47 2 49
Nos. of projects cleared 5 - 5
Nos. of projects in which comment 28 1 29
issued

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Projects under examination 14 1 15

Irrigation Projects
Total Nos. of projects 18 2 20
Nos. of projects cleared 05 -- 05
Nos. of projects in which comment 11 2 13
issued
Projects under examination 02 -- 02
Multi-Purpose Projects
Total Nos. of projects 10 02 12
Nos. of projects cleared 00 -- 00
Nos. of projects in which comment 08 02 10
issued
Projects under examination 02 00 02

The list of projects is as under:

HYDRO ELCTRIC PROJECTS

Sl. Name of the

Project‟s Name Status
No. State

1 Andhra Pradesh Standalone Pumped Storage Conditional

component of Pinnapuram Cleared
Integrated Renewable Energy
Project,(1200MW-PFR)
2 Andhra Pradesh Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Cleared/
Project. Comments
issued

3 Arunachal Upper Subansiri H.E.Project Comments

Pradesh issued

4 Assam R&M and life extension of Cleared

Khandong Power Station
(2*23MW) for life Extention
5 Assam Lower Kopili HEP Cleared

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6 Bihar Dagmara Multi Purpose HEP Under

Examination
7 Himachal Jangi Thopan Powari Project Comments
Pradesh issued

8 Himachal Luhri Stage-II H.E.Project Comments

Pradesh issued

9 Reoli Dugli H.E.Project (Pre- Under

Himachal
DPR) Examination /
Pradesh Comments
issued
10 Himachal Dugar H.E Project (Pre-DPR) Cleared
Pradesh

11 Himachal Purthi HEP H.E Project (Pre- Comments

Pradesh DPR) issued

12 Himachal Bardang HEP Comments

Pradesh issued

13 Himachal Gyspa Dam Project Comments

Pradesh issued

14 Leh, Ladhak Dubrok Shyok H.E.Project (19 Comments

MW) issued
15 Leh, Ladhak Nimu Chilling H.E.Project Comments
(24 MW) issued
16 Leh, Ladhak Drass HEP Under
Examination
17 Jammu & Ratan Nag, SHP 166 MW Comments
Kashmir Issued

18 Jammu & Rongdoo, SHP 12 MW Comments

Kashmir Issued

19 Jammu & Dessa, SHP 12 MW Comments

Kashmir Issued

20 Jammu & Uphsi-II, SHP 13.5 MW Comments

Kashmir Issued

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21 Karnataka Sharavanthy Pumped Storage Comments

Project (2000 MW)-PFR Issued
22 Standalone Pumped Storage Comments
Karnataka component of Saundatti Issued/Under
Integrated Renewable Energy Examination
Project,(1260MW)
23 Upper Indravati Pumped Comments
Odisha
Storage Project (600 MW)-PFR issued

24 Odisha Upper Kolab Pumped storage Comments

Project (UKPSP) issued
25 Odisha Balimela Pumped Storage Comments
Project (500MW). issued
26 Uttarakhand Sirkari Bhyol Rupsiyabagar Under
H.E.Project (120 MW) Examination
27 Uttarakhand Devsari HEP(162 MW) Comments
issued
28 West Bengal Teesta Intermediate HEP990 Under
MW Examination
29 West Bengal Teesta-IV (500 MW) Cleared

30 Arunachal Demwe Upper Stage-I H.E. Comments

Pradesh Project issued

31 Jammu & Dulhasti Stage-II(258 MW) HE Comments

Kashmir Project issued

32 Jammu & Uri-I (240 MW) HE Project Comments

Kashmir issued

33 Himachal Sach Khas HE Project (Pre DPR) Comments

Pradesh Issued/Under
Examination
34 Arunachal Anjaw HEP (270) Comments
Pradesh issued

35 Tamil Nadu Sillahalla Pumped Storage HEP Comments

Stage-I (1000 MW) issued
36 Maharashtra Warasgaon Pumped Storage Comments
Scheme (2*300 MW)-PFR issued
37 Maharashtra Bhavali PSP91500MW Under
Examination

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38 Madhya Pradesh MP30 Gandhisagar Pumped Comments

Storage Project(1440MW) issued
39 Somasila PSP Comments
Andhra Pradesh
Issued/Under
Examination
40 Andhra Pradesh Karrivalasa PSP Comments
issued
41 Andhra Pradesh Kurukutti PSP Comments
issued
42 Chitravathi FSP Comments
Andhra Pradesh
Issued/Under
Examination
43 Andhra Pradesh Owk FSP Under
Examination
44 Gandikota Pump Storage Project Comments
Andhra Pradesh
Issued/Under
Examination
45 Andhra Pradesh Yerravaram PSP Under
Examination
46 Arunachal Niare H.E.Project Comments
Pradesh issued

47 West Bengal PFR of Teesta Intermediate HE Under

Project Examination
48 Afghanistan Shahtoot (Lalander) Dam Comments
Storage Project issued
49 Nepal Lower Arun HE Project (669 Comments
MW) Issued/Under
Examination

IRRIGATION PROJECTS

Sl. Name of the Project‟s Name

Status
No State

1 Jharkhand Burhai Reservoir Project Comments issued

2 Jammu & Shahpurkandi Dam Project Comments issued

Kashmir

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3 Himachal Pihna Singh Irrigation Project Comments issued

Pradesh

4 Revised DPR of Transfer of Comments Issued/Cleared

Rajasthan Share of Yamuna
Water at Tajewala Head
Rajasthan Works to Churu and
Jhunjhunu Districts of
Rajasthan by underground
conveyance system and its
utilization.
5 Rajasthan Eastern Rajasthan Canal Comments issued
Project
6 Madhya Parbati-Kuno-Sindh Under Examination
Pradesh Link(ERCP-PKC)

7 Karnataka Bhandura Nala Diversion Comments Issued

Scheme.
8 Karnataka Kalasa Nala Diversion Comments Issued
Scheme.
9 Manipur Loktak Lift Irrigation Project Comments Issued

10 Meghalaya Rukni Irrigation Project Cleared

11 Rejuvenation of Lamphelpat Comments Issued

waterbody to alleviate urban
Manipur flooding, providing
sustainable water source for
Imphal city and promoting
Eco-Tourism at Manipur
12 Assam Amreng Irrigation Project Comments Issued
(Medium) of KAAC
13 DPR of Integrated Water Cleared
Assam
Resources Management of
Buridehing River Basin
14 Madhya DPR of Erosion Protection Comments Issued
Pradesh work at Chitrakoot Dham,
Distt. Satna
15 Assam DPR of Sonai Irrigation Cleared
Project
16 Jharkhand North Koel reservoir project- Under Examination
Kandi Distributary

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17 Jharkhand North Koel reservoir project Cleared

18 Himachal Pihna Singh Medium Cleared

Pradesh Irrigation Project

19 Afghanistan Shahtoot Storage Dam Project Comments Issued

on Madian River
20 Detailed feasibility study or Comments Issued
Nepal Nepal Gandhak Irrigation
System Extension Project,
Nawalparasi

MULTI PURPOSE PROJECTS

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

1 Karnataka Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Comments Issued

cum Drinking Water Project
(PFR)
2 Karnataka Upper Krishna Project, Stage- Under Examination
III
3 Madhya Comprehensive Report of Ken Comments Issued
Pradesh Betwa Link Project

4 Odisha Middle Kolab Multi Purpose Comments Issued

Project
5 Odisha Tel Integrated Multipurpose Comments Issued
Project.
6 Odisha Lower Vansadhara Project Comments issued

7 Andhra Godavari(Inchampalli) – Under Examination

Pradesh – Cauvery (Grand Anicut) Link
Tamil nadu Project

8 Bihar Dagmara Multipurpose H.E. Comments issued

Project
9 Rajasthan Construction of Earthern Dams Comments issued
in Village Bastawa Mata &
Indroka, Jodhpur

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10 Rajasthan Artificial Recharge Project in Comments issued

select water stressed areas of
Rajasthan
11 Afghanistan Shahtoot Storage Scheme/ Comments issued
Shahtoot Dam Storage Project
12 Indo-Nepal Pancheshwar M.P.Project Comments issued

(A) PROJECTS UNDER TECHNICAL APPRAISAL/ RECENTLY CLEARED

1. LOWER KOPLI H.E. PROJECT, ASSAM :

 Memorandum of Changes (MoC) of Lower Kopli H.E. Project, Assam was
received and cleared by HCD (E&NE) and GATES (E&NE) Directorate.

2. MEMORANDUM OF CHANGES IN RESPECT OF TEESTA-VI (500 MW),SIKKIM

 Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project located on Teesta River in Southern Sikkim is

a run of river scheme with a diversion Barrage located about 100m downstream of
L.D. Kazi Bridge at Sirwani.
 The project has an installed capacity of 500 MW with 4 Nos. units of 125MW each
driven by vertical axis Francis turbines.

Status

 DPR cleared by CEA on 05.07.2021 subject to prior observation of Gates Design

Directorate.

3. PFR OF ANJAW HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (270 MW), ARUNACHAL PRADESH

 Anjaw HEP is proposed in the Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh having
Latitude 28°02'34.35"N Longitude 96°34'49.43"E.
 The project envisages utilization of discharge of River Lohit, a major tributary of
the mighty Brahmaputra.
 The river bed level at the Barrage site is about at EL.550.00 m. Surface
powerhouse is proposed on the right bank of Lohit River just downstream of the
barrage axis.
 The first consultation meeting was held on 31-03-2021 and during that meeting it
was informed that alternate sites were also explored by the Project Authorities
Status:

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 Final Comments issued on 14-10-2021 by BCD(E&NE)

 Latest comments issued on 04-01-2022 by HCD(E&NE)

4. PFR OF DEMWE H E PROJECT-I,ARUNACHAL PRADESH

 Demwe Upper Stage-I HEP is proposed in the Anjaw District of Arunachal

Pradesh having Latitude 28°01'59"N Longitude 96°26'47"E.
 The project envisages utilization of discharge of River Lohit, a major tributary of
the mighty Brahmaputra.
 The river bed level at the Barrage site is about at EL.442.00 m. Surface
powerhouse is proposed on the right bank of Lohit River just downstream of the
barrage axis.
 The first consultation meeting was held on 28-07-2021.
Status:
 Comments issued on 02-12-2021 by BCD(E&NE)
 Last comments issued on 09.03.2022 by HCD(E&NE)

5. NIARE H.E. PROJECT,ARUNACHAL PRADESH

 Niare Hydro Electric Project is planned as run-of-river scheme across Subansiri
River, a major right bank tributary of Brahmaputra River. The project envisages
the construction of about 100 m high concrete gravity dam across Subansiri
River near Niare village 50 km upstream of Nacho town in Upper Subansiri
District of Arunachal Pradesh.
 The catchment area up to the dam site is 11,181 sq. km and the catchment lies in
two countries viz. China (Tibet) and India (Arunachal Pradesh).

Project proposal

The Niare HEP will utilize a gross head of 204 m and design discharge of
443.43cumecs for generation of 770 MW (4 units of 192.5 MW) and also utilize a
gross head of 91.33 and design discharge of 114.01 Cumecs for the generation of 90
MW (2 units of 70 MW & 20 MW) in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal
Pradesh. Salient features of the project given below.

 A 115.58 m high Concrete Gravity Dam which will provide a gross storage of
14.92 MCM at FRL (EL 1259 m) and storage of 8.86 MCM at MDDL (EL 1242
m). The dam top has been kept at EL. 1261 m.

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 River diversion is planned on the right bank with the help of 2 nos. of 11.0 m
diameter horse shoe shaped Diversion Tunnels.
 Spillway comprising of (a) low level Orifice / Sluice spillway - 6 nos. of
opening size 8.5 m X 11.0 m (w x h) with crest elevation at EL 1203.00 m and
(b) upper level Sluice spillway of dimension 10.0 m X 12.0 m with crest
elevation at EL 1259 m.
Status:
 Latest comments issued on 22-12-2021 byHCD (E&NE)

6. SONAI IRRIGATION PROJECT, ASSAM

 The Sonai River is a principal tributary of Barak River, which is one of the
major rivers in Southern Assam.
 A gated barrage is proposed across river Sonai near Kashital Village in
Cachar District of Assam. Two canals have been proposed to take off from the
barrage, one on left side and another on the right side of the proposed
structure.
 The project envisages irrigating a Gross Command Area of 15,305 Ha, lying
on both the banks. Suitable head regulators for the controlled release of water
into the canals have also been proposed on both the banks.
 The survey and investigation of the proposed irrigation project have been
carried out by the North Eastern Investigation Division (NEID), CWC,
Silchar.
 MoWR, RD&GR has assigned the works of Survey & Investigation and
preparation of DPR to Brahmaputra & Barak Basin Organization (B&BBO).
B&BBO, Shillong has prepared the DPR of the project and the design and
drawing work for preparation of DPR was undertaken

Status:

 The DPR has been received in BCD (E&NE) Directorate and Gates (E&NE)
Directorate for technical examination/appraisal of the design/drawings of
barrage, canal, HM components and other associated structures.
 The DPR was cleared from BCD (E&NE) on 04-07-2021 and cleared from
Gates (E&NE) directorate on 25-10-2021.

7. RUKNI IRRIGATION PROJECT, ASSAM

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 Rukni Irrigation Project envisages construction of a barrage across River Rukni, a

principal tributary of Barak River, which is one of the major rivers of southern
Assam.
 The proposed Barrage location is in the d/s of confluence of Pancherra River
with Rukni River, at Kulicherra Village in Cachar District of Assam. Rukni River
flows in zigzag way in Mizoram and enters into Assam, where the river flows in
a large cultivable command which is at presently deprived of irrigation facilities.
 Rukni Irrigation Project is proposed to serve a Culturable Command Area of
17421 ha through its left bank and right bank canals.
 MoWR, RD&GR has assigned the works of Survey & Investigation and
preparation of DPR to Brahmaputra & Barak Basin Organization B&BBO.
B&BBO has prepared the DPR of the project and the design and drawing work
for preparation of DPR was undertaken.
Status:

 The DPR has been received in BCD (E&NE) Directorate and Gates (E&NE)
Directorate for technical examination/appraisal of the design/drawings of
barrage, canal, HM components and other associated structures.
 The DPR was cleared from BCD (E&NE) directorate on 19-08-2021

8. INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OF BURIDEHING RIVERBASIN,

ASSAM

The Buridehing basin forms one of the major sub-basins of the river Brahamaputra
and it covers nearly 2.3% catchment area of Brahamaputra basin, which exists in the
North-Eastern part of Assam. Integrated water resources management of
Buridehing basin project includes the flood and river bank erosion risk management
work with structural intervention at selected priority reaches under Dibrugarh and
Tinsukia Districts along the Buridehing River.

The length of dyke system on both banks of river is 219.24 km. The existing
embankment system has been protecting a huge area from flood. Due to long wear
and tear these embankment sections have become inadequate to withstand the flood
pressure. Due to lack of fund no strengthening and raising according to new
specifications was done. River has meandering characteristics from foot hills to
outfall and the concave bends are affected by erosion. It is necessary to take up
permanent strengthening and anti-erosion measures to the existing embankment.
The estimated cost of project is 846.178 cr. and targeted time to complete the project
is 2024.

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This is to be added that a Detailed Project Report amounting to Rs.635.223 Cr.

was submitted earlier and was approved by Different Directorates of CWC and was
prepared for placing for getting techno-economic clearance.

However, this revised DPR was prepared for inclusion of additional length of
anti-erosion work and increase in earth work section to accommodate provision of
paver block road. The memo of work with these provisions was present in 82nd
(special) meeting of state T.A.C. on dated 18th may 2021 and was recommended for
onward submission.
Status:
 The DPR was technically examined and cleared on 09-12-2021 by BCD
(E&NE) Directorate.

9. REJUVENATION OF LAMPHELPAT WATER BODY TO ALLEVIATE URBAN FLOODING,

PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE WATER SOURCE FOR IMPHAL CITY AND PROMOTING
ECO-TOURISM AT MANIPUR

Project Summary:
Central part of the Imphal City called Lamphel area consists of Lamphelpat
wetland, which serve as a temporary flood detention reservoir for the huge amount of
runoff water generated from the Northern hilly catchment of Nambul River catchment.
The Lamphelpat water body drains into a natural drain named Samushang, which
flows from East to West and finally flowing South joins the Nambul River.
Over the years, the Lamphelpat water body has lost its detention capacity
because of heavy siltation into it and also due to reclamation of nearby land for the
various residential and non-residential constructions. The Samushang stream has also
lost its conveyance capacity due to siltation and growth of heavy vegetation into it.
Lamphel area is severely affected by water logging, drainage congestion and backwater
effects in existing drainage system during Monsoon season because of reduced
detention capacity of the Lamphelpat water body and inadequate carrying capacity of
the Samushang drainage system which further aggravates because of problematic
adverse longitudinal slope of the Nambul River at many places.
To protect the flooding in the area, pumping is done to transfer the water from
Samushang drain to Nambul River at the Samushang regulator, which exists at the
confluence of Samushang drain and Nambul River. However, this arrangement is not
sufficient enough to fully control the flooding issues in Lamphelpat area. The area
remains waterlogged for days till the water level in the Nambul River recedes.

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To tackle the problem, Government of Manipur has came up with the proposal
which mainly consists of the following components

 Rejuvenation/ development of Lamphelpat Water Body by dredging the silt,

constructing catch water drains and by constructing the 2m high embankment
along the periphery of the water body.

 Restoring the carrying capacity of Samushang Drain by modifying the

longitudinal section (L-section) and drain size (i.e. cross-section modification).
 Construction of an overflow weir in the water body.

 Construction of a bypass Channel joining Lamphelpat water body with the

Samushang Drain.

 Construction of sluice gate just upstream of the junction of Samushang Drain

with Nambul River.

 River training work (dredging) in Nambul River.

 Restoration of channels contributing from northern side of water body.

 Soil conservation activities in the catchment area treatment of Lamphelpat.

 Temporary pumping facilities for pumping out water from the proposed
reservoir/ water body during construction phase as well as till the water supply
scheme utilizing stored flood water in the reservoir is fully functional.

 Development plan and facilities around the lake including an arc bridge for
connecting north-south of the lake.
Status:

 The Proposal was examined and final comments were issued by BCD(E&NE)
Directorate on 09-06-2021.

10. LOKTAK LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT, MANIPUR

 Loktak Lift Irrigation Project (LLIP) is a part of Loktak Multipurpose Project

located at Bishnupur district of Manipur, which commissioned in 1986.
 The project was originally envisaged to lift 600 cusec of water using three pump
stations to feed five canal systems i.e. (i) Imphal Main Canal (ii) Imphal Low
Level Canal (iii) Imphal High Level Canal (iv) Moirang Low Level Canal and (v)
Moirang High Level Canal to irrigate an annual area of 40000 ha in the

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Culturable command area of 23,400 ha benefitting Bishnupur and Imphal west

Districts of Manipur.
 Total length of the canal network was 101.10 Km.

As stated in the DPR, in last 33 years after commissioning the project, major
repairing and periodical maintenance of the project have not been carried out due
to financial constraints and insurgency/laws & order issues etc. Therefore, Major
components of the project have become defunct and most of the structures are
beyond repairs which resulted in the decrease of annual irrigation potential from
40000 Ha to 1800 Ha. The irrigation benefits have been dwindling because of the
following reasons:

Technical:

 Pumps remained unrepaired over a long period of time due to lack of fund.
 Most of the outlets have not been properly sized for the areas under their
command.
 Siltation in the canal bed, seepage in some reaches of the canals, Damage of
bund.
 The gates of the head regulators of the Canals are stuck
 Cross drainage structures, bridges and culverts are damaged.

Non-technical:

 Reduction in the command areas due to various activities like human habitation,
development of pond/tanks for pisciculture etc.
 The inundation caused by Loktak hydro Electric Project at the periphery of
Loktak Lake also restricted full utilization of command area.
 Most farmers do not follow the full package of agronomical practices because of
unreliable irrigation supplies.

Project authorities have proposed the phase-I ERM of the Project to restore the
lost Annual Irrigation potential up to 17400 ha in a Culturable command area
(CCA) of 12600 ha. In the present proposal only three canals out of five i.e. Imphal
main canal, Imphal low level canal, Moirang low level canal have been taken under
ERM having a total length of 51.1 km and serving a CCA of 12600 ha.

Status:
 The DPR was examined and final comments issued by BCD(E&NE) Directorate
on 09-04-2021

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11. DPR FOR EROSION PROTECTION WORK AT CHITRAKOOT DHAM, DISTT. SATNA,
MADHYA PRADESH

 The Mandakini River, a small tributary of the Yamuna, originates from Satna
district in Madhya Pradesh and joins the Yamuna River near Karvi in Uttar
Pradesh. The total length of the river is near about 50 km.
 River Mandakini not carry a huge discharge, but in peak rainy season a flash
flood severely occurring, which will be main causes of erosion of its Ghats and
adjoining lands.
 The general public affected due to losses of their houses, agricultural land &
submergence of valuable properties during floods.
 The proposed project is to provide flood protection works and anti erosion
works of bank of river Mandakini.
Status
 The proposal was examined and Final comments were issued on 09.12.21 by
BCD (E&NE) Directorate.

5.3 Hydrological Studies

The Hydrological Studies Organization (HSO), a specialized unit under Design and
Research (D&R) Wing of CWC, carries out hydrological studies in respect of the Water
Resources projects in the country. The success of a project is largely governed by the
hydrological inputs. The inputs in Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Pre-Feasibility
(PFR) stage are made available in the form of:

• Water availability/Yield Studies.

• Design flood estimation.
• Sedimentation studies.
• Diversion flood studies.

The country has been divided into 7 zones and further into 26 hydro-meteorologically
homogeneous sub-zones and flood estimation models are developed for each subzone
to compute the design flood in un-gauged catchments. So far, flood estimation reports
covering 24 subzones have been published. During the year 2021-22, technical
examinations of hydrological aspects of DPRs in respect of 95 projects have been carried
out in CWC. Out of this, 42 projects have been cleared and comments were issued for 39
projects. In addition, CWC has also carried out Design Flood Review Studies of the 47
projects in the following states.

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Name of the No of
S.No. State Projects
Andhra
1 Pradesh 6
2 Chhattisgarh 2
3 Karnataka 29
4 Maharashtra 01
5 Odisha 01
6 Rajasthan 01
7 Telangana 03
8 Tamil Nadu 03
9 Uttar Pradesh 1

Consultancy works / special studies related to hydrological aspects

Hydrological studies were carried out on consultancy basis for the following projects:

 Damanganga-Godavari Link Project

 Bhur, Basakattha, Khuntishot and Belwa Reservoir Scheme: Reservoir
Sedimentation study and rating curve
 Damanganga-Vaitarna Godavari Link Project, Maharashtra
 Satyar Khad Medium Irrigation project
 Hydrological series for rescheduling of Monthly design energy of UPJVNL Power
Station of Matatila Power station, Pipri , Obra Power station ,Sonebhadra & Khara
Power station, Badshahibagh, Saharanpure.
 Design flood study of Kiccha Barrage & Khamariya Regulator

Technical Assistance / Advice tendered

HSO has provided secretariat assistance to various Technical /Expert Committees for
undertaking special studies on various aspects related to water resources development
and management. It has also participated and provided key role in Committees held by
other organisations. Some of the important contributions during the year 2021-22 are as
under:

 Consultancy work to study the issue of floods and siltation in river Ganga due to
Farraka barrage (under NHP): The consultancy work was awarded to RMSI pvt
Ltd. The Inception Report and Data Compilation Report on the consultancy work
have been accepted by the Committee constituted by MoJS under the
chairmanship of Chairman, CWC. Cross section survey work has also been
completed by the end of January 2022.

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 Consultancy services of physical based mathematical modelling for estimate of

sediment rate and sediment transport in 7 river basins of India (under NHP): The
consultancy work was awarded to M/s Haskoning DHV Consulting Pvt Ltd.
and a Technical Advisory and Review Committee (TARC) under the
chairmanship of CE, HSO to monitor progress, guide consultant and accept
reports submitted by the consultant was constituted with the approval of
Chairman, CWC. The Inception Report and Data Compilation Report have been
accepted by the committee. During 2021-22, three 5-day Training and two 2-day
Workshops have been organized under Capacity Building component of the
work with participation of CWC Officers as well as representatives from State
Governments.

Trainings/Workshop/ Seminar

Officers of HSO delivered online lectures on Project Hydrology & Design Flood Studies
for Training Programs conducted by NWA, Pune.

Review of BIS code:

HSO has been involved in providing inputs for updating BIS codes which come under
the purview of WRD 01 (Hygrometry Sectional Committee) and WRD 10 (Reservoirs
and Lakes Sectional Committee). In FY 2021-22, revision of IS 4410 & IS 5477 were
carried out as per the deliberations of the Committee.

5.4 Dam Safety Aspects

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

 Mulla Periyar Dam Issue

 National Register of Large Dams
 DAM SAFETY ACT, 2021
 Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring Application
 National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS)
 Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II
 National Committee on Seismic Design Parameters
 Technical Examination of Projects for Seismic and Foundation Aspects
 Special Studies for water resources projects

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 Consultancy Services on Instrumentation in Hydraulic Structures

5.4.1 Mulla Periyar Dam Issue

The Mullaperiyar Dam (MPD) is a masonry gravity dam constructed across the Periyar
river in 1895, is situated in Thekkady District in Kerala. As per the lease agreement 1886
between Maharaja of Travancore and the Secretary of State for India in Council, the
Dam is operated and maintained by Govt. of Tamil Nadu under 999 years lease
agreement signed on 29.11.1886 between the Maharaja of Travancore and the Secretary
of State for India in Council.

Mullaperiyar Dam

In 1979, in pursuance of the request from Kerala Government, the then Chairman, CWC
inspected the dam and held a meeting on 25th November, 1979 with the officers of
Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In that meeting three level measures, (i) emergency, (ii)
medium term and (iii) long-term were suggested for strengthening the dam. It was
recommended that, in the mean time, the water level in the reservoir be kept at 136 ft. A
second meeting under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CWC was held on 29th April
1980 at New Delhi with officers of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and it was opined that after
the completion of emergency and medium term measures, the water level in the
reservoir can be restored upto 145 ft. However, no consensus could be reached between
the two State Governments to raise the water level beyond 136 ft. This led to the filing
of number of writ petitions in the Kerala High Court as well as in the Madras High
Court sometime in 1998 on the issue for and against raising of water level in the
Mullaperiyar reservoir and the safety of the dam.

Hon’ble Minister (WR) convened an Inter-State meeting on 19.5.2000 but no consensus

could be reached in the meeting as well, hence decided in the meeting, to constitute an
Expert Committee under Member (D&R), CWC with representatives from both the
States to study the safety of the dam. The Expert Committee gave its final report of 16th
March, 2001. In its report, the Expert Committee had opined that water level in the
Mullaperiyar reservoir could be raised to 142 ft. as that will not endanger the safety of

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the main dam, including spillway, baby dam and earthen bund. Further raising the
water level to 152 ft. will be considered after balance strengthening measures are
completed. Hon’ble Supreme Court delivered its orders on 27.02.2006, permitting the
water level in the Mullaperiyar dam to be raised up to 142 ft.

Further, Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 18th February, 2010 constituted an
Empowered Committee (EC) on Mullaperiyar Dam under the Chairmanship of Justice
Dr. A.S. Anand, former Chief Justice of India to look into all the issues in relation to
Mullaperiyar Dam. The EC in its report dated April 2012 concluded that as the existing
Dam is found Hydrologically, Structurally and Seismically safe, the FRL may be raised
from EL 136 ft to 142 ft. A new independent Expert Committee may look into the need
of raising the FRL beyond 142 ft.

Location of Mullaperiyar Dam

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its Judgment of 07.05.2014, in the matter of Original Suit
No. 3 of 2006 of India, held that the dam is safe and hence permitted to raise the
reservoir water level upto 142 ft. Further on completion of balance strengthening works
as per Hon’ble Court’s judgment dated 27.02.2006 and on examination of the same by
the independent experts, the water level is permitted to be raised upto 152 ft.

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Right Saddle Portion Left Saddle Portion

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First cushion Wall

Second cushion Wall

Third
General Layout of the Mullaperiyar Dam cushion Wall

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its Judgment of 07.05.2014, in the matter of Original Suit
No. 3 of 2006 of India, held that the dam is safe and hence permitted to raise the
reservoir water level upto 142 ft. Further on completion of balance strengthening works
as per Hon’ble Court’s judgment dated 27.02.2006 and on examination of the same by
the independent experts, the water level is permitted to be raised upto 152 ft.

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgment of 07.05.2014 also directed to constitute a
Supervisory Committee to allay the apprehensions of Kerala- though none exists - about
the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam. Accordingly the committee was constituted with
Chief Engineer, Dam Safety Organisation, CWC as Chairman and Principal Secretary,
PWD, Tamil Nadu and Additional Chief Secretary, WRD, Kerala as members. The
Supervisory Committee has met and inspected the dam 14 times since the Supreme
Court judgment of 2014. The last meeting was held in February, 2021. So far any sign of
distress has not come or brought to the notice of the Committee.

Further under the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 11.01.2018, a Sub
Committee headed by Secretary, MoWR, RD &GR under National Executive Committee
(NEC) of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to monitor the measures
for ensuring high level of preparedness to face any disaster has been constituted. So, far
4 meetings of the sub-committee have been convened.

In the case of WP (C) 880 of 2020 and other connected matters, Hon’ble Supreme Court
vide Order dated 08.04.2022 has directed to reconstitute the existing Supervisory
Committee for the purpose of its strengthening. The two technical experts has to be
made part of the existing Supervisory Committee, one each from the State of Kerala and
State of Tamil Nadu, who must be well-versed in dam management, reservoir
operation, instrumentation, etc.

Further, Hon’ble Court has also directed that until the regular National Dam Safety
Authority (NDSA) becomes functional in terms of Section 8 of the Dam Safety Act 2021,

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till such time, the reconstituted Supervisory Committee would be in a position to

discharge all the functions and also exercise all the powers which otherwise are
required to be exercised by the NDSA for ensuring safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam, as
also, prevention of dam failure related disasters.

5.4.2 National Register of Large Dams

Dam Safety Organisation, CWC compiles and maintains nation-wide register of large
dams based on input provided by dam owners, which contains information regarding
ownership, age, salient features and other important data of dams. NRLD 2019 was
released by Chairman, CWC on 27th June 2019, which can be viewed at
http://cwc.gov.in/publication/nrld

STATE-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF LARGE DAMS (EXISTING & ONGOING) IN INDIA

Total No. of dams = 5745

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1000
1500
2000
2500

500

2
Andaman and Nicobar Island
Andhra Pradesh

166
4
Arunanchal Pradesh
Assam

4 26
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
258
5
Goa
Gujarat
632

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh

Total No. of Constructed dams = 5334

1 20 17

Jammu and Kashmir

79

Jharkhand
Karnataka
232

149
61

Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
906

Maharashtra
2394

Manipur
Name of State/UT

Meghalaya
4 10 1

Mizoram
1

Nagaland
Odisha
204
16

Punjab
Rajasthan
212

STATE-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CONSTRUCTED LARGE DAMS IN INDIA

2

Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
118
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Uttar Pradesh
130

Uttarakhand
25 30

West Bengal
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Madhya Pradesh, 899 Maharashtra, 2117

Kerala, 61

Karnataka,
230 Meghalaya, 8

Jharkhand
, 55 Odisha, 200
Jammu and Punjab, 14
Kashmir, 15
Rajasthan, 204

Himachal Tamil Nadu, 118

Pradesh, 19
Goa, 5 Uttar Pradesh, 117

Telangana, Uttarakhand, 17
Gujarat, 620 Bihar, 24 168
West Bengal, 30
Chhattisgarh, 249 Andhra Pradesh, 149

*Other States includes: Andaman and Nicobar Island (2), Arunanchal Pradesh (1), Haryana (1),
Manipur (3), Mizoram (1) Nagaland (1), Sikkim (2), Tripura (1), Assam (3)

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STATE-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF UNDER-CONSTRUCTED LARGE DAMS IN INDIA

Total No. of Under-Constructed dams = 411

Maharashtra, 277

Madhya
Pradesh, 7
Odisha, 4
Jharkhand, 24

Jammu and Punjab, 2

Kashmir, 2
Andhra Pradesh, 17 Rajasthan, 8
Uttarakhand, 8
Gujarat, 12
Bihar, 2 Uttar Pradesh, 13
Chhattisgarh, 9 Telangana, 16
Arunanchal Pradesh, 3

*Other States includes: Assam (1), Himachal Pradesh (1), Karnataka (2), Manipur (1)
and Meghalaya (2)

5.4.3 DAM SAFETY ACT, 2021

The Dam Safety Act, 2021 has been notified in the Gazette of GOI on 14th December
2021 and vide Gazette notification dated 28th December 2021, the Central Government
appointed 30th December 2021 as the date on which the provisions of the said act shall
come into force.

The Government of India, keeping the importance of safety of dams, constituted a

standing committee in the year 1982 to review the existing practices and to evolve

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unified procedure for safety of dams in India. The Standing Committee in its report
dated 10th July 1986 recommended for unified dam safety procedure for all dams in
India and the necessary legislation on dam safety.

Accordingly, the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 was prepared for coverage across whole of India
incorporating the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee.
However, with dissolution of the Sixteenth Lok Sabha, the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 lapsed.
Hence, the present Bill, namely the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 was passed by Lok Sabha on
August 2, 2019 and by Rajya Sabha on 4th December 2021 which has been published in
the Gazette dated 14th December 2021 as the Dam Safety Act, 2021.

In view of the above, the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 was prepared for coverage across whole
of India incorporating the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee
on the Dam Safety Bill, 2010 and was introduced in Lok Sabha. However, with
dissolution of the Sixteenth Lok Sabha, the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 lapsed. In line of Dam
Safety Bill, 2018, the Dam Safety Act, 2021 has been enacted by the Parliament and the
provisions of the Act have come into force w.e.f 30th December 2021.

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Hon'ble Minister of Jal Shakti presenting Dam Safety Bill in the Parliament

In brief the important provisions provided in the aforesaid Act are as follows—

a) Constitution of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) to discharge

functions to prevent dam failure related disasters and to maintain standards of dam
safety and it shall evolve dam safety policies and recommend necessary regulations
as may be required for that purpose.

b) Establishment of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) as a regulatory body

to implement the policy, guidelines and standards for proper surveillance,
inspection and maintenance of specified dams and address unresolved points of
issues between the State Dam Safety Organisation of two States, or between the
State Dam Safety Organisation of a State and the owner of a dam in that State, and
in certain cases, such as dams extending in two or more States or dams of one State
falling under the territories of another State. It shall also perform the role of State
Dam Safety Organisation thereby eliminating potential causes for inter-State
conflicts.

c) Constitution of the State Committee on Dam Safety (SCDS) by the State

Governments to ensure proper surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance
of all specified dams in that State and ensure their safe functioning.

d) Establishment of the State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) in States having

specified dams which will be manned by officers with sufficient experience in the
field of safety of dams.

e) An obligation upon every owner of a specified dam to establish operational and

maintenance set up to ensure continued safety of such dams, to earmark sufficient
and specific funds for maintenance and repairs of the dams, for undertaking pre-
monsoon and post-monsoon inspections and special inspections during and after

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floods, earthquakes, etc., to carry out risk assessment studies at such intervals as
specified by the National Committee on Dam Safety.

f) An obligation upon the concerned State Dam Safety Organisation to keep perpetual
surveillance, carry out inspections and monitor the operation and maintenance of
specified dams under its jurisdiction to ensure their safety; and to classify each dam
under their jurisdiction as per the vulnerability and hazard classification in
accordance with the regulations.

g) An obligation upon the National Dam Safety Authority to forward its Annual
Report to the Parliament and the National Disaster Management Authority and the
State Dam Safety Organisation to forward their Annual Reports on safety status of
dams to the concerned State Legislative and State Disaster Management Authority.

h) Functions of the National bodies and the State Committees on Dam Safety have
been provided in Schedules to the Bill. These Schedules can be amended by a
government notification.

i) An offence under the Bill can lead to imprisonment of up to two years, or a fine, or
both, on a complaint by NCDS/NDSA/SCDS/SDSO.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has notified in the Gazette of India the constitution of
National Committee of Dam Safety (NCDS) and established the National Dam Safety
Authority (NDSA) along with the rules. Both the Committee and Authority shall come
into force w.e.f 18th February 2022. On the similar lines, as per the provisions in the Dam
Safety Act 2021, the State Governments also have to constitute a State Committee on
Dam Safety (SCDS) & State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) within a period of 180
days from the date of commencement of this Act.

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Vide OM No. N-5201/2//2021-BM/PR, dated 25.04.2022, Ministry of Jal Shakti has

established the NDSA under the relevant provision of the DSA 2021 (Section 8 thereon),
the Chairman and the Members of NDSA have assumed charge on additional basis. The
compostion of NDSA is as under:

S.No. Name & Designation Additional Charge of

NDSA

1 Sh. J Chandrashekhar Iyer Member (D&R), Chairman

Central Water Commission

2 Sh. Gulshan Raj Chief Engineer (DSO), Central Member- Policy & Research
Water Commission

3 Sh. S.K. Sibal Chief Engineer, Designs (N&W), Member- Technical

Central Water Commission

4 Sh. S.K. Sibal Chief Engineer, Designs (NW&S), Member- Disaster &
Central Water Commission (Addl Charge) Resilience

5 Sh. Vijay Saran Chief Engineer, Designs (E&NE), Member- Regulation

Central Water Commission

6 Ms. Richa Misra Joint Secretary & Financial Member- Administration &
Advisor, DoWR, RD&GR Finance

To support the NDSA four regional offices (Northern Region, Eastern & North-Eastern
Region, Western Region & Southern Region) have been established.

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5.4.4 National Committee of Dam Safety (NCDS)

The Dam Safety Act, 2021 has been enacted by the Parliament and the provisions of the
Act have come into force w.e.f. 30th December, 2021. As per the provision under section
5 (1) of the Dam Safety Act 2021, Central Govt. has notified the constitution of National
Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) on 17th February 2022 to evolve uniform dam safety
policies, protocols, and procedures and other mandated functions. The functions of
NCDS are given in first schedule of the National Dam Safety Act, 2021. As per
notification the Composition of NCDS is as follows:

1 Chairman, Central Water Commission, Ministry Chairperson, ex officio

of Jal Shakti, Government of India
2 Chairman, National Dam Safety Authority Member, ex officio
3 Member (Design & Research), Central Water Member, ex officio
Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti,
Government of India
4 Member (Hydro), Central Electricity Authority, Member, ex officio
Ministry of Power, Government of India
5 Representative of D/o of Water Resources, Member, ex officio
River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation,
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India not
below the rank of Joint Secretary
6 Representative of National Disaster Member, ex officio
Management Authority, Ministry of Home
Affairs, Government of India not below the rank
of Joint Secretary
7 Representative of Ministry of Environment, Member, ex officio
Forest and Climate Change, not below the rank
of Joint Secretary, Government of India;
8 Director General, India Meteorological Member, ex officio
Department, Ministry of Earth Science,
Government of India
9 Director General, Geological Survey of India, Member, ex officio
Ministry of Mines, Government of India
10 Director, National Remote Sensing Centre, Member, ex officio
Department of Space, Indian Space Research
Organisation, Government of India
11 Director, National Geophysical Research Member, ex officio
Institute, Ministry of Science and Technology,
Government of India
12 Seven (7) representatives of the State Member, ex officio

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Government of the level of Engineer-in-chief or

equivalent by rotation
13 Three (3) specialists in the field of dam safety Member
and allied fields
14 Member (Policy and Research), NDSA, Secretary
Government of India

FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON DAM SAFETY (As per First

Schedule of the Act)

1. For the purposes of maintaining standards of dam safety and prevention of dam
failure related disasters, evolve dam safety policies and recommend necessary
regulations as may be required.

2. Act as a forum for exchange of views on techniques to be adopted for remedial

measures to relieve distress conditions in specified dams and appurtenant structures.

3. Analyse the causes of major dam incidents and dam failures and suggest changes in
the planning, specifications, construction, operation and maintenance practices in order
to avoid recurrence of such incidents and failures.

4. Evolve comprehensive dam safety management approach as an integration of dam

safety evaluation, risk assessment and risk management for the desired level of safety
assurance; and also explore compensations, by means of insurance coverage for the
people affected by dam failures.

5. Render advice on any specific matter relating to dam safety which may be referred to
it by the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be.

6. Make recommendations on a request by the Central Government on safety measures

in respect of dams located outside the territory of India.

7. Make recommendations on the rehabilitation requirements of ageing dams.

8. Provide strategic supervision for such dam rehabilitation programmes that are
executed in States through central or externally aided funding.

9. Identify areas of research and development for dam safety and recommend for
provision of funds.

10. Make recommendations on the coordinated reservoir operations of cascading dams

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11. Any other specific matter relating to dam safety which may be referred to it by the
Central Government.

5.4.5 Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring Application

Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring Application (DHARMA), is a web-based

asset management tool to support the effective collection and management of authentic
asset and health data for all large dams in India conceived & developed by the Central
Water Commission, which is functional now. This is a step towards application of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dam safety to smartly manage our existing water assets.
This tool has various levels of access at Central and State Levels. Also, some common
information is available in public domain.

DHARMA is a step towards rational assessment of health status of existing dams, firm
up appropriate maintenance and rehabilitation measures for ensuring the safety of
these large dams at state as well as National level. Among the key objectives of
DHARMA include ensure completeness of information, bring stakeholders together,
assess soundness of dam health, and effectively manage asset inventory.

It comprises of 7 modules namely: Project Features (Salient features of the dam project);
Project Portfolio(Components parts of the project); Engineering Features (Technical
information for each component); Asset Health (Inspection, Investigation,
Instrumentation data); Asset Rehabilitation (Details of rehabilitation works);
Stakeholders (Details of owner, operator, suppliers, contractors); and Document Library
(Uploading, archiving of documents and drawings).

DHARMA was launched in January 2018. There has been good progress in the
implementation of DHARMA, with more than 1000 Dam Data Managers and Dam
Health Engineers who together have entered the data pertaining to approximately 1500
dams in DHARMA. Preliminary information available in National Register of Large
Dams data for about 5,745 dams has been transferred into DHARMA. A total of 31
training programs have been conducted in various states in India to provide hands-on

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training for entering data into DHARMA and over 1100 dam officials have been trained.
Licenses have been given to 27 implementing agencies in 18 states to use DHARMA.

5.4.6 Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II

In April 2012, erstwhile Ministry of Water Resources initiated World Bank assisted Dam
Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP), to improve the safety and operational
performance of selected dams, coupled with institutional strengthening through a
system wide management approach. The Scheme had provision to rehabilitate 223
dams, located in 7 States Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil
Nadu and Uttarakhand, with 10 Implementing Agencies on board. The completion cost
of the Scheme is Rs 2567 Cr. The Scheme successfully closed in March 2021. The
performance rating by World Bank is Satisfactory.

Another externally aided Scheme DRIP Phase II and Phase III has been approved by
Govt. of India. This Scheme has rehabilitation provision of 736 dams at the budget
outlay of Rs 10211 Cr, having 10 years duration, to be implemented in two phases of 6
years duration with two years overlap. 19 States and three Central Agencies are part of
this Scheme. The Scheme has been declared effective in October 2021.

Cost and Funding: The budget outlay is Rs 10,211 Cr (Phase II: Rs 5107 Cr; Phase III: Rs
5104 Cr). The external loan assistance is Rs 7000 Cr (US$ 1 Billion) and balanced Rs 3211
Cr is counterpart funding to be borne by concerned Implementing Agencies. The loan
for Phase II and Phase III is US$ 500 M each.

Funding Pattern: It is 80:20(Special Category States), 70:30(General Category States) and

50:50(Central Agencies). The Scheme also has provision of Central Grant of 90% of loan
amount for special category States (Manipur, Meghalaya and Uttarakhand).

Project Components: (i) Rehabilitation of dams and associated appurtenances to

improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and
associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner, and (ii) Dam safety Institutional
Strengthening to strengthen the dam safety institutional setup in participating States as
well as on a Central level, (iii) Incidental Revenue Generation for sustainable
operation and maintenance of dams, and (iv) Project Management.

DRIP Phase II: Co-financed by two multi-lateral funding Agencies - World Bank and
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with funding of US$ 250 million each.
The Loan Signing with World Bank (US$ 250 M) was held in August, 2021 in which 10

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States (Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Rajasthan,

Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh) participated. The Phase II has been declared
effective by the World Bank in October 2021. Loan Negotiations for another US$ 250
million with AIIB held on February 17, 2022.

Scheme Progress: The preparatory activities including Design Flood Review, Inspection
by Dam Safety Review Panel, preparation of Project Screening Template and its
approval by World Bank, publication of tenders and its award, etc are already in full
swing. So far, DFR of 326 dams, DSRP Inspection of 301 dams, PST of 189 dams costing
Rs 5325 Cr have been prepared. The tenders amounting to Rs. 2150 Cr has been
published. The contract(s) for Rs 1077 Cr have been awarded. The cumulative
expenditure up to March 2022 is Rs. 246 Cr.

DRIP ACTIVITIES

 DEA-AIIB Tripartite Portfolio Review Meeting (TPRM), May 25, 2021

Virtual Tripartite Portfolio Review Meeting (TPRM) was organized by DEA, Ministry of
Finance on May 25, 2021 with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to review
the readiness of partner States of DRIP Phase II to negotiate the loan with AIIB. During
the meeting, it was informed that DEA readiness criteria for loan negotiation with AIIB
for funding of US$ 250M is likely to be fulfilled by July 2021. The meeting was attended
by representatives of DEA, AIIB, Ministry of Jal Shakti and CWC.

 Meeting to Review the Progress of Partner Agencies of DRIP Phase II and

Phase III

Joint Meetings to review the progress of the agencies of DRIP Phase II were held
virtually with Rajasthan WRD, UJVNL, Manipur WRD, Meghalaya Power Generation
Corporation Limited (MePGCL), Kerala WRD, KSEB and Gujarat NWR, WS & KD on
June 11, June 15, June 16, June 18, June 23, June 25, June 29, 2021 respectively.
Deliberations were done on the progress achieved by the partner agencies and action
plan to fulfill the readiness Criteria of DEA which requires award of civil contracts for a
minimum of 30% of cost estimate for loan signing with World Bank. The meetings were
attended by the officials of Ministry, CPMU, World Bank and State representatives.

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Review Meeting with NWR, WS & KD, Gujarat on June 29, 2021

Meeting with KSEB to review the progress under DRIP Phase II, 23rd June 2021

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 Pre-loan signing meeting with IAs

A meeting was held virtually on July 29, 2021 to review the readiness of the partner
agencies of DRIP Phase II for scheduled Loan Signing with World Bank on August 4,
2021. Loan Agreement will be signed by DEA and World Bank and Project Agreement
will be signed by 10 partner States (Gujarat, Manipur, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh,
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu) with World
Bank for a loan of US $ 250 Million under DRIP Phase II. The meeting was attended by
the officials of CWC, World Bank and DRIP Phase II Partner States.

 Pre proposal conference regarding RFP for Consultancy Services under DRIP
Phase II and Phase III

A Pre-Proposal Conference regarding Request for Proposal (RFP) for hiring of EMC for
CPMU under DRIP Phase II & Phase III was held virtually on July 23, 2021. During the
meeting, the Short Listed Agencies were clarified on various queries regarding
published revised RFP document. The meeting was attended by CPMU officials and
representatives of shortlisted agencies.

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 Loan Signing with World Bank for DRIP Phase II

Loan signing ceremony with World Bank for loan amounting US $ 250 Million was held
on August 04, 2021. Loan Agreement was signed by DEA and World Bank and Project
Agreement was signed by 10 partner States (Gujarat, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil
Nadu) with World Bank. Ministry of Jal Shakti was represented by Smt. Debashree
Mukherjee, Additional secretary, DOWR, RD & GR, World Bank by Sh. Junaid Kamal
Ahmad, Country Director, World Bank and DEA by Sh. Rajat Kumar Mishra,
Additional secretary, Ministry of Finance.

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 Stakeholder Consultation Meeting for the implementation of published EAP

for Hidkal dam of Karnataka WRD on August 19, 2021.

Stakeholder Consultation Meeting to disseminate the published Emergency Action Plan

(EAP) for Hidkal dams of Karnataka WRD, as a part of implementation requirement
was held virtually on August 19. This program is a part of risk mitigation strategy to
communicate the associated risks to all stakeholders. The meeting was attended by
officials of CWC, NDMA, SDMA, IMD, NRSC, GSI, All India Radio, District Authorities
and villages in the downstream of the dam. Under DRIP, EAPs have been published for
207 no. of dams and Stakeholder Consultation Meetings have been conducted for 102
no. of dams.

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 Joint Review meeting with Karnataka WRD, August 26-27, 2021

A Joint Meeting was held on August 26, 2021 at Bengaluru, Karnataka to review the
project readiness criteria of Karnataka WRD for DRIP Phase II, followed by a field visit
to KRS dam for inspecting the works being carried under DRIP. The central team was
headed by Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Additional Secretary, DoWR RD & GR and
Karnataka was represented by Sh. Rakesh Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, WRD,
Govt. of Karnataka.

 Training cum Workshop on „Procurement Management under externally aided

Scheme DRIP Phase II

As a part of Dam Safety Institutional Strengthening component of DRIP Phase II,

Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) organised 2 day training cum workshop
programme on ―Procurement Management under DRIP-2‖ in two batches for 17 States
during September 20-21 and 27-28, 2021. CPMU and World Bank experts delivered
lectures on various aspects of procurement covering various topics inter-alia
Procurement Regulations of World Bank, Project Procurement Strategy for
Development (PPSD), Procurement Management Manual, Standard Bidding Document
and its important provisions, Technical Specifications, DRIP Phase I experience and
challenges. The programme combined lectures, case studies and interactive sessions.

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 Training Cum Workshop on Environmental and Social Safeguards under

DRIP Phase-II

Training Cum Workshop on Environmental and Social Safeguards was organised by

CPMU for DRIP Phase II Implementing Agencies in three batches during September 24-
25, October 11-12 and October 4-5, 2021. CPMU and World Bank experts deliberated
upon various topics of Environment and Social (E&S) Safeguards including
Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environment and Social
Commitment Plan (ESCP), Stakeholder Engagement Framework (SEF) and two dam
specific documents viz Environment and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and
Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP). The workshop saw an active

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participation of almost 470 participants from various states. The programme combined
lectures, case studies and interactive sessions.

 Training cum Workshop on “Financial Management” under externally aided

Scheme DRIP Phase II

Training Cum Workshop on Financial Management was organised by CPMU for DRIP
Phase II Implementing Agencies in two batches on October 25, 2021 and November 01,
2021. CPMU deliberated upon various topics of ―Financial Management‖ inter alia
Booking of Expenditure, Preparation of IUFR, Maintenance of Physical and Financial
Status, Inspection of existing Cash Book and methods of reporting etc. The workshop

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saw an active participation of almost 250 participants from various states.

 Meeting to review the progress of Karnataka WRD under DRIP Phase II,
October 11, 2021

A meeting to review the progress of Karnataka WRD under DRIP Phase II was held on
October 11, 2021. During the meeting, Karnataka WRD was requested to expedite the
tendering and award of contracts amounting Rs. 225 Cr to fulfil the readiness criteria of
DEA for joining the Scheme. The meeting was attended by officials of World Bank,
CPMU and Karnataka WRD.

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 Training on Operation and Maintenance aspects regarding Hydro-Mechanical

and Control System Issues in Dams, Nov 22-26, 2021

Training on ―Operation and Maintenance aspects regarding Hydro-Mechanical and

Control System Issues in Dams‖ was organized by CPMU in collaboration with Hydro
Exploitation SA, Switzerland during November 22-26, 2021 at New Delhi. The training
comprised of lectures, hands on trainings, case studies, field visit to Narora barrage of
Uttar Pradesh and interactive sessions. The training was attended by officials from
CWC, World Bank, State of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Manipur and Meghalaya.

 Inspection of Hydraulic Model of Maneri dam at IRI, Roorkee

CPMU officials carried out an inspection visit on November 18, 2021 at Irrigation
Research Institute (IRI), Roorkee to inspect the hydraulic model of Maneri dam, UJVNL
developed by IRI and to discuss its model study report along with the officials from
Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (UJVNL). During the inspection, certain
modifications were suggested to carry out the model study.

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 World Bank Review Mission for DRIP Phase II

World Bank Review Mission for DRIP Phase II was held in hybrid mode with eleven
(11) Implementing Agencies during November 30 – December 21, 2021, followed by a
Wrap-up meeting on December 22, 2021 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Smt.
Debashree Mukherjee, Additional Secretary, DOWR, RD & GR. During these meetings,
States were sensitized about Project Implementation requirements and other important
aspects related to procurement, finance, social and environment. Discussion was held
with each agency regarding implementation of project including physical & financial
progress, dam safety inspections, design flood review, procurement status and issues
and timeline for remaining activities. In respect of Implementing Agencies from State of
Meghalaya, Manipur, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Kerala, the mission was
held physically at Delhi. However, for the State of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka,
Maharashtra and West Bengal, the review mission was held in their respective States.
The Review Meetings were attended by official of World Bank, CWC and Implementing
Agencies.

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 Review Meeting with MePGCL under DRIP Phase II, January 07, 2022

A joint review meeting with Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Limited

(MePGCL) was held on January 07, 2022 to discuss the way forward for re-floating of
two (2) tenders under DRIP Phase II and III. The meeting was attended by CPMU
officials led by Sh. Gulshan Raj, CE DSO and MePGCL officials led by Sh. M.
Shanglipliang, Director, Generation, MePGCL.

 Presentation by World Bank on Dam Safety Institutional Structure and

Financing, January 13, 2022

A workshop on ―Dam Safety Institutional Structure and Financing‖ was conducted by

World Bank on January 13, 2022. Brief presentation was given by World Bank, covering
topics including Dam Safety Act 2021 and Institutional Arrangements, Prioritization of
dam portfolio for effective management, Centres of Excellence Network on Dam Safety,
Financing Dam Safety – National Dam Safety Fund and support from the World Bank
for effective dam safety management in India. The workshop was attended by Mrs.
Debashree Mukherjee, Additional Secretary, DoWR RD & GR and Dr. R K Gupta,
Member (D&R), CWC along with other officials of DSO, CWC.

 Meeting to discuss Integrated Reservoir Operation for a basin in Kerala,

January 31, 2022

A meeting to provide technical support for developing an Integrated Reservoir

Operation in the state of Kerala was held on January 31, 2022. Chalakudy Basin in the
State of Kerala was selected to carry out this study. The meeting was attended by
officials of World Bank, CWC, Japan Water Agency, International Centre for Water
Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM), Kerala WRD and Kerala State Electricity
Board.

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 Loan Negotiation meeting with AIIB, February 17, 2022

A Loan Negotiation Meeting was held on February 17, 2022 for the loan of US $ 250
Million from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for co-financing DRIP Phase
II. The meeting was attended by representatives of the AIIB, World Bank, DEA,
Ministry of Jal Shakti, CWC, the State of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. All
important terms and conditions of loan were deliberated and other documents were
negotiated and finalised.

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 Meeting with IIT Roorkee regarding Centre of Excellence for Dams, February
08, 2022

A virtual meeting was held on February 08, 2022 to discuss draft tripartite MoU
between Irrigation Research Institute (IRI), Govt. of Uttarakhand, Roorkee, IIT Roorkee
and CWC regarding utilization of the physical modeling facilities of IRI Roorkee at
Bahadrabad by IIT Roorkee under the ageis of Centre of Excellence for Dams proposed
to be started at IIT Roorkee under DRIP-II. Team of IRI, Roorkee lead by Sh. S.K.Saha,
SE, IRI, delegaton of IIT Roorkee led by Sh. N. K. Goel, Prof., IIT Roorkee and
delegation of CPMU led by Sh. Gulshan Raj, CE, DSO participated in the meeting.
CPMU clarified its view point on various provisions of draft MoU shared by IRI
Roorkee. It was decided that IIT Roorkee and IRI Roorkee will jointly sit together and
prepare mutually agreed draft which then could be shared with CPMU for further
discussion and finalization. Draft proposal on CoE by IIT Roorkee was also discussed in
the meeting and it was requested that IIT Roorkee may revise the draft in line with the
suggestions given in the meeting.

 Meeting with IISc Bangalore regarding Centre of Excellence in Dam

Engineering, February 18, 2022

CPMU, DRIP-II, CWC held a virtual meeting with IISc on February 18, 2022 to identify
and discuss possible broad research areas for "Centre of Excellence in Dam
Engineering" proposed to be started under DRIP-II in IISc. IISc delegation led by Sh.
Ananth Ramaswami, Chair, Dept. of Civil Engg and CPMU delegation led by Sh.
Gulshan Raj, CE, DSO participated in the meeting. CPMU suggested certain emerging
research areas related to seismic hazard analysis, sedimentation management, risk
analysis etc. for consideration. IISc agreed to formulate a draft proposal of CoE based
on the discussions held in the meeting.

 Construction Site visit to kuttiyadi dam and Karapuzha dam of Kerala WRD

Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance (CS&QA) visit was carried out during
March 25-26, 2022, to inspect the rehabilitation activities carried out under DRIP Phase
II at Kuttiyadi dam and Karapuzha dam. Recommendations were given by the CWC
team on quality control and various bottlenecks of the project. The Inspection visit was
undertaken by the CWC officials led by Chief Engineer, DSO along with officials from
Kerala WRD, Independent Experts and representatives of concerned contractor.

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Inspection Visit on March 26, 2022 at Karapuzha dam

5.4.7 National Committee on Seismic Design Parameters

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

MoWR order dated 21st October, 1991 with the objective to recommend the Seismic
Design Parameters for the proposals received from the dam owners. 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 NCSDP.
During 2021-2022, No meeting of NCSDP has been held. During 2021-2022 Technical
Evaluation of 18 Site specific seismicity report appraised in FE&SA Directorate which
are as follows: -
1. Bhadbhut project, Gujarat Last Observation Issued on 20-10-2021

2. Dhulasti Stage-II, J&K Observation Issued on 10/08/2021

3. Uri-I Stage-II, J&K Observation Issued on 10/08/2021

4. Ukai Project, Gujarat Observation Issued on 16/12/2021

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5. Khudia Project, Jharkhand Last Observation Issued on 29/06/2021

6. Jamunia Project, Jharkhand Last Observation Issued on 29/06/2021

7. Kirthai-II HEP, J&K Observation Issued on 17/01/2022

8. Rukni Project, Assam Observation Issued on 23/12/2021

9. Sonai Project, Assam Observation Issued on 17/12/2021

10. Lower Arun HEP, Nepal Observation Issued on 27/07/2021

11. Panam Project, Gujarat Observation Issued on 03/03/2022

12. Hir Project, Gujarat Observation Issued on 07/03/2022

13. Dharoi Project, Gujarat Observation Issued on 07/03/2022

14. Mach Project, Gujarat Observation Issued on 03/03/2022

15. Saundatti PSP Project, Karnataka Observation Issued on 30/03/2022

16. Shetrunji Dam, Gujarat Observation Issued on 03/01/2022

17. Mawblei project, Meghalaya Observation Issued on 30/03/2022

18. Kadana Dam, Gujarat Observation Issued on 03/01/2022

5.4.8 Technical Examination of Projects for Seismic and Foundation

Aspects

During 2021-22, Detailed Project Reports of 21 nos. of river valley projects of various
states were dealt, which are as follows: -

S.No Name of the Project Date of Status

. Observation/
Recieved
1. Anjaw HEP (270MW), Arunachal 15.04.2021
Observation Issued
Pradesh
2. Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Project 31.05.2021
Compliance awaited
(9 x150 MW), Andhra Pradesh

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S.No Name of the Project Date of Status

. Observation/
Recieved
3. Demwe Upper Stage-I HEP ,Arunachal 28.07.2021
Compliance awaited
Pradesh
4. MP 30 Gandhi Sagar Pumped Storage 06.08.2021
Observation Issued
Project (1440MW), Madhya Pradesh
5. Dulhasti Stage-II (258 MW) HE 14.09.2021
Observation Issued
Project,J&K
6. Uri-I Stage–II (240 MW) HE 14.09.2021
Observation Issued
Project,J&K
7. Warasgaon Pumped Storage Project 14.09.2021
Compliance awaited
(4x300MW), Maharashtra
8. Sach Khas Hydro Electric Project, 07.03.2022
Compliance awaited
Himachal Pradesh
9. Somasila PSP (4x225 MW), Andhra 22.02.2022 Comments issued
Pradesh shortly
10. Owk PSP (4x200 MW), Andhra 21.03.2022 Comments issued
Pradesh shortly
11. Gandikota PSP (4x250 MW), Andhra 02.11.2021 Compliance awaited
Pradesh
12. Kurukutti PSP (5x240 MW), Andhra 23.02.2022 Compliance awaited
Pradesh
13. Karrivalasa PSP (4x250 MW), Andhra 23.02.2022 Observation Issued
Pradesh
14. Yerravaram PSP (4x300 MW), Andhra 07.03.2022 Compliance awaited
Pradesh
15. Chitravathi PSP (2x250 MW), Andhra 08.11.2021 Compliance awaited
Pradesh
16. Niare HEP (770 MW + 90 MW), 24.02.2022 Compliance awaited
Arunachal Pradesh
17. Lower Arun HE Project (669MW), 28.02.2022 Compliance awaited
Nepal
18. REOLI DUGLI Hydro-Electric Project, 01.04.2022 Compliance awaited
Himachal Pradesh
19. Rukni Irrigation Project, Assam 11.11.2021 Compliance awaited

20. Sonai Irrigation Project, Assam 25.11.2021 Compliance awaited

21. Dagmara Multipurpose Project, Bihar 16.07.2021 Compliance awaited

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5.4.9 Special Studies

CWC undertakes special studies e.g. Dam Break Analysis, Backwater Study, GLOF
studies, Reservoir routing 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. 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.

During 2021-2022, Dam Break Analysis of Lower Wunna (Wadgaon) Project

(Maharashtra), Upper Wardha Project (Maharashtra) and Mullaperiyar Dam (Kerala)
have been carried out and report has also been shared with respective dam owning
authorities.

Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) study of Dagmara Project (Bihar), Dulhasti Stage-II
HEP (Jammu & Kashmir), Bajoli Holi HEP (Himachal Pradesh) and Sirkari Bhyol
Rupsiabagar HEP (Uttarakhand) has been carried out, while the observations for GLOF
study of Tandi HEP (Himachal Pradesh), Rashil HEP (Himachal Pradesh), Bardang
HEP (Himachal Pradesh), Reoli Dugli HEP (Himachal Pradesh), Purthi HEP (Himachal
Pradesh) and Sach Khas HEP (Himachal Pradesh) have been issued with the respective
project authorities.

Reservoir routing of Maniyari Dam (Chhattisgarh) has been carried out and the report
shared with the concerned project authority.

5.4.10 Consultancy Services on Instrumentation in Hydraulic

Structures

 Construction Stage Projects

1. Polavaram Project

The Polavaram Irrigation Project is a multipurpose project on Godavari River near

Ramayyapeta, Polavaram in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The project is
located 42 Km upstream of Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on Godavari River. Water from
the project is proposed to meet the demands of irrigation, drinking water and power
generation. The project is envisaging irrigation benefits to 4.0 lakh acres in East

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Godavari, Visakhapatnam districts under Left Main Canal and to 3.2 lakh acres in West
Godavari, Krishna districts under Right Main Canal.
In addition to irrigation benefits, generation of Hydropower with installed capacity of
960 MW, water supply for industries in Visakhapatnam and drinking water supply to
villages & towns are also envisaged under the project. Further, it is also proposed to
release 15 TMC of stored water to downstream existing Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in
lean period and 80 TMC of stored water to be diverted to Krishna River through Right
Main Canal. The project components include:
 Earth dam in Gap I on left bank of river.
 Earth cum rock fill dam in Gap II located in main flow channel of Godavari
River.
 Concrete dam in Gap III located on right bank.
 Spillway located on right bank along with connecting approach channel and spill
channel.
Central Water Commission has been entrusted with the works of vetting of the designs
& drawings of the Polavaram Irrigation Project submitted by the Project Authority.
Instrumentation drawings for concrete Dam in Gap-III (Dam Section at Block no 4 –
Instrumentation Block) have been submitted for examination. The same was examined
and comments/observations were communicated to project authorities. On receipt of
compliance report from the project authority, the Instrumentation drawings were
cleared.

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

The Punatsangchhu-II H.E. Project envisages construction of 86 m 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. 846.00m
with FRL at El. 843.00m and MDDL at El. 825.00m. Seven sluices of gate size 8m (W) x
13.2m (H) have been provided at EL.797.00m 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. Instrumentation drawing has been submitted for
vetting which has been examined and cleared.

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3. Isarda Dam Project in Tonk District ,Rajasthan

Isarda Dam Project is located near village Banetha of Tonk district of Rajasthan across
Banas river, a tributary of river Chambal. Drinking water requirement of five towns and
1198 villages of Dausa and Sawai madhopur are proposed to be met from the project.
As the project is envisaged for drinking water, the DPR has been approved by the State
Government.

CWC is providing consultancy services for vetting of design/drawings for Isarda Dam.
Instrumentation Drawing for OF & NOF Section submitted by the project authorities
has been vetted and issued.

4. Polavaram Irrigation Project Andhra Pradesh

The Polavaram Irrigation Project is a multipurpose project on Godavari River near

Ramayyapeta, Polavaram in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. The project is
located 42 km upstream of Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on Godavari River. Water from
the project is proposed to meet the demands of irrigation, drinking water and power
generation. The project is envisaging irrigation benefits to 4.0 lakh acres in East
Godavari, Visakhapatnam districts under Left Main Canal and to 3.2 lakh acres in West
Godavari, Krishna districts under Right Main Canal.
In addition to irrigation benefits, generation of Hydropower with installed capacity of
960 MW, water supply for industries in Visakhapatnam and drinking water supply to
villages & towns are also envisaged under the project. Further, it is also proposed to
release 15 TMC of stored water to downstream existing Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in
lean period and 80 TMC of stored water to be diverted to Krishna River through Right
Main Canal. The project components include:

a) Earth dam in Gap I on left bank of river.

b) Earth cum rock fill dam in Gap II located in main flow channel of Godavari
River.
c) Concrete dam in Gap III located on right bank.
d) Spillway located on right bank along with connecting approach channel and spill
channel.
CWC is providing consultancy services for vetting of design/drawings for Polavaram
Project. Instrumentation Drawing for Gap-III dam Section submitted by the project
authorities has been vetted and issued.

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 DPR Stage Projects

i. Dugar H.E. Project, Himachal Pradesh

Dugar hydroelectric project (500 MW), a run of the river scheme is located on Chenab
river in Luj village, Pangi Tehsil in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh between the
Sach khas HEP (267 MW) at its upstream and the Kirthai-I HEP (390 MW) at
downstream. It comprises of 128 m high concrete gravity dam (from deepest foundation
level) with FRL at El 2114.00 m and Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL) at El 2102.35
m.
The DPR has been examined w.r.t instrumentation aspects and the
comments/observations on the same were communicated to project authorities. On
receipt of the compliance to the observations, the DPR of the aforesaid project has been
cleared w.r.t Instrumentation aspects.

ii. Pinnapuram Standalone Pumped Storage Project (1200 MW), A.P

This project conceived as the World’s First & Largest Gigawatt Scale integrated project
with solar, wind and pumped storage components that can supply Schedulable Power
On Demand (SPOD) which is Dispatchable & Schedulable Renewable Energy for the
first time to consumers across India.
Presently, Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has approved the project with 1000
MW Solar, 550 MW Wind & 1200 MW of Standalone Pumped Storage capacities to be
developed initially with possibility to enhance capacities in subsequent stages to 3000
MW Solar, 2000 MW Wind & 2400 MW Standalone Pumped Storage depending on
technical feasibility, site suitability and associated requirements and demand from
various State DISCOMs/STUs and other consumers. GoAP has also allocated 1 TMC of
water for establishing the 1200 MW Pumped Storage component storage capacity
initially and process has been initiated to increase the allocation to 1.3 TMC for
facilitating 10 hour storage capacity.
The DPR has been examined w.r.t instrumentation aspects and the
comments/observations on the same were communicated to project authorities. On
receipt of the compliance to the observations, the DPR of the aforesaid project has been
cleared w.r.t Instrumentation aspects.

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iii. Rukni Irrigation Project, Assam

Rukni Irrigation Project is across the river Rukni near Kulicherra Village in Cachar
District of Assam envisages construction of a gated barrage and canals. The barrage has
been designed for 100 year return period flood discharge of 1701 cumec. The length of
envisaged barrage is 102.00 m with a height of 10.00 m above river bed level up to top
of pier.

This project envisages irrigating a Culturable Command Area of 17566 Ha lying on both
the banks. Two lined canals viz. 48.725 km left bank canal and 21.428 km right bank
canal have been proposed to take off from the pondage of the barrage.

The DPR has been examined w.r.t instrumentation aspects and the
comments/observations on the same were communicated to project authorities for
compliance. The Compliance is awaited from the Project authorities.

iv. Sonai Irrigation Project, Assam

Sonai Irrigation Project is across the river Sonai near Kashithal Village in Cachar District
of Assam envisages construction of a gated Barrage and Canals. The barrage has been
designed for 100 year return period flood discharge of 3779 cumec. The length of
envisaged barrage is 170.00m with a height of 10.00m above river bed level up to top of
pier. The barrage is proposed to be constructed in two units, each having five bays of 15
m width.
This project envisages irrigating a Culturable Command Area of 10850 Ha lying on both
the banks. Two lined main canals viz. 18.85 km left bank canal and 27.32 km right bank
canal have been proposed to take off from the pondage of the barrage.
The DPR has been examined w.r.t instrumentation aspects and the
comments/observations on the same were communicated to project authorities for
compliance. The Compliance is awaited from the project authorities.

v. Transfer of Rajasthan‟s share in Yamuna water from Tajewala head Haryana to

Rajasthan and its Utilization in Jhunjhunu and Churu District of Rajasthan.

This project has been proposed in two phases. In Phase-I, on priority basis, the DPR
comprises of works for transfer of water from Tajewala (Hathnikund) to Rajasthan, its
storage in a Raw Water Reservoir (RWR) within Rajasthan boundary and utilization of

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it by PHED for drinking water schemes. The conveyance system in Phase-I will cater for
conveyance of 348 MCM for drinking water. To carry ultimate quantity of 577 MCM of
water in a year in Phase-II, a set of underground pipelines has been proposed. This flow
can be achieved with a set of 6 Nos. of pipelines with pumping at Hathnikund Head.
The distance from Tajewala (Hathnikund) to Raw Water Reservoir (RWR) in Rajasthan
is about 263.5 Km.

In the submitted DPR, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is
proposed for effective control and monitoring of the system during operation and
maintenance period (O&M). Further a reservoir has also been proposed at Rajgarh
block in Churu District of Rajasthan. Project Authorities have been requested to
incorporate the instrumentation details for earthen embankment reservoir in the DPR.

vi. Revised DPR of Transfer of Rajasthan share of Yamuna Water at Tajewala

Headworks to Churu and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan by Underground
Conveyance System (Rajasthan)
It envisages transfer of water from Tajewala (Hathnikund) to Rajasthan, its storage in a
Raw Water Reservoir (RWR) within Rajasthan boundary in Phase-I and utilization of it
by PHED for drinking water schemes. In Phase-II, water will also be available for
irrigation. Total allocated quantity of water, i.e., 577 MCM will be distributed in
drinking water and irrigation sectors.
In revised DPR, instrumentation being proposed is for automation and introduction of
SCADA system. The same has been examined and cleared w.r.t instrumentation
aspects.

vii. Lower Arun HE Project (669 MW), Nepal

This Project have been planned and designed to receive and conduct 344.68 cumecs of
water from tail race outfall of Arun-3 HE Project. The project will generate 669 MW in
a surface power house utilizing a gross head of 229.44 m. The main works of the
project envisage a gated intake structure for diverting 344.68 cumecs of flow emerging
from Tail Race of Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project located on the left bank of river Arun at
Diding. The water after entering Lower Arun Intake structure, flows through a 10.50 m
diameter horse shoe shaped 17.3 km long Head Race Tunnel, lying on the left bank
terminating into a 117.50 m deep, 30 m diameter open to sky Surge Shaft. Downstream
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shaft further bifurcates into two branch penstocks, near the power house to feed four
generating units of surface power house.
The DPR has been examined and cleared with respect to Instrumentation aspects.

viii. Rukni Irrigation Project, Assam

The proposed Rukni Irrigation Project across the river Rukni near Kulicherra Village in
Cachar District of Assam envisages construction of a gated barrage and canals. The
Rukni River is a principal tributary of river Sonai which joins Barak river, which is one
of the major rivers in Southern Assam. The barrage has been designed for 100 year
return period flood discharge of 1701 cumec. After considering the elevation of
command area to be served head losses till command area etc., NEID-I, CWC, Silchar,
has recommended to keep the pond level at EL 33.50m. The Same pond level of EL
33.50 m has been adopted for design. It envisages irrigating a Culturable Command
Area of 17566 Ha lying on both the banks. The length of envisaged barrage is 102.00 m
with a height of 10.00 m above river bed level up to top of pier.
The DPR has been prepared by CWC. Instrumentation Chapter along with
instrumentation drawings have been prepared by Instrumentation Directorate and
submitted to project authorities.

ix. Sonai Irrigation Project, Assam

The proposed Sonai Irrigation Project is situated across the river Sonai near Kashital
Village in Cachar District of Assam envisages construction of a gated Barrage and
Canals. The Sonai River is a tributary of river Barak, which is one of the major rivers in
Southern Assam. The barrage has been designed for 100 year return period flood
discharge of 3779 cumec. Two lined main canals viz. 18.85 km left bank canal and 27.32
km right bank canal have been proposed to take off from the pondage of the barrage.
This project envisages irrigating a Gross Command Area of 13,563 Ha lying on both
the banks. The length of envisaged barrage is 170.00m with a height of 13.70 m above
river bed level up to top of pier.
The DPR has been prepared by CWC. Instrumentation Chapter along with
instrumentation drawings have been prepared by Instrumentation Directorate and
submitted to project authorities.

x. Dagmara H.E. Project, Bihar

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The project envisages construction of a concrete barrage and earthen dam across Kosi
River. It is Run of the River scheme project. In this Surface Power house having total
installed capacity 130.10 MW is proposed. The FRL of barrage is at El. 65.50 m. The
length of envisaged barrage is 753.0 m. The barrage has been proposed with 36 nos. of
spillway/under sluice gates and 1 fish pass. 23900 cumecs design flood discharge has
been considered in this study as per approval from CWC. The submergence area,
which generally remains submerged during monsoon even without the proposed
project is confined within existing flood embankments on both banks. As such there is
no new area which will come under submergence.
The DPR has been examined and cleared with respect to instrumentation aspects.

xi. Reoli Dugli H.E Project (456 MW) Himachal Pradesh

It is a run of the river type development proposed to harness the hydel potential of
river Chenab. It has a live storage of 4.73MCM to utilize it for peaking during lean
season. The project is located between the proposed Seli Hydro Electric Project in the
upstream and the proposed Purthi Hydro Electric Project in the downstream in the
district of Lahaul & Spiti. Height of the Dam above deepest foundation is 79m and
Dam length at top is 143m.
The Project authority has been requested to submit the requisite compliance to the
observations of Instrumentation Directorate.

5.4.11 Formulation of Indian Standards:

Central Water Commission, being an apex technical body in the water resources sector,
has been playing an important role in formulation of standards in field of water
resources development and management and allied areas through its participation in
activities of Water Resources Division (WRD) and Civil Engineering Division (CED) of
BIS. 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 17 Sectional Committees of WRDC and 13 Sectional
Committees of CEDC. Foundation Engineering and Special Analysis (FE&SA)
Directorate is the Nodal Directorate in CWC dealing with works of WRDC and 08
Sectional Committees of CEDC. Design Standards Dte. liaison with the BIS and
representatives of CWC in the different Sectional Committees of WRDC and CEDC
during the process of finalization of draft Standards and Amendment of IS codes.

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During the 2021-22, 04 Nos. of draft standards/amendments to IS Codes have been

approved by Chairman for adoption and printing, which are as follows: -

S.No. Code Subject

1. IS 9451:1994 Guidelines for Lining of Canals in Expansive Soils Third
Revision
2. IS 9401(Part Method of Measurement of Works in River Valley Projects
19):2022 (Dams and Appurtenant Structures) Part 19 Electro
Mechanical Works
3. IS 2951:Part Recommendation for Estimation of Flow of Liquids in
2:1965 Closed Conduits: Part 2 head loss in valves and fittings
4. IS 2951: Part 1: Recommendation for estimation of flow of liquids in closed
1965 conduits: Part 1 head loss in straight pipes due to frictional
resistance

5.5 International Cooperation:

Expertise in Design helps D&R wing in providing technical advice to Government on

issues related to international cooperation and international disputes. The activities in
this area include:

 Special Technical studies for unresolved issues of projects under Indus Water Treaty.

 Preparation of technically sound arguments in support of India's position during

meetings of Permanent Indus Commission, Secretary Level Talks, proceedings of
Neutral Experts & Court of Arbitrations. A major part of Counter Memorial and
Counter Rejoinder are prepared by CWC as and when issues arise.

 Technical assistance to government for Cooperation with China, Bangladesh, Nepal,

Bhutan and Afghanistan and technical evaluation of impacts of the projects on
neighboring countries.

5.6 Assistance in Inter-State Dispute Resolution:

D&R wing provides technical advice and assistance to Committees setup by Court/
Tribunal for resolution of disputes related to Water sharing. It provides services for
impartial/unbiased assessment of Water availability studies and Backwater assessment
to give a fair picture for concerns on submergence. Site inspections and preparation of

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reports for Government on critical issues related to Inter-State Projects are undertaken
by CWC.

5.7 Development, Dissemination and Standardisation Of State

of Art Technology and Capacity Building:

D&R Wing is assisting BIS in formulation/amendment of codes for WRD Projects.

Research component of D&R Wing is an integral part of the planning and design of the
projects. The experience gained during /after the execution of the project is the basis of
the modification/improvement in the prevalent design methodology/technology. This
input is also given to BIS through the WRD Committee meetings to modify the relevant
clauses in the codes. Technical papers on the relevant subjects are also contributed by
this Wing in this regard.
D&R wing is also planning to come out with its own Technical E-Journal which will
highlight the technology being used/ developed in planning & design of WR Projects.
D&R Wing has also technically contributed in framing Guidelines for Use of Geo-
textiles in Flood Management Works; Reassessment of Hydropower Potential of the
country; Hydro-research; Advisory Role in Operation & Maintenance of FBP etc. It is
also contributing towards disaster management by assessing hazard potential of
landslide dams, providing mitigation measures for Landslides, Land subsidence etc.
D&R wing is imparting training to Water Resources Professionals of the country for
planning, design & development of WR Projects by organizing training programme in
CWC and at NWA, Pune. Most of the faculty in training programmes of NWA in this
field is provided by D&R Wing, CWC.

5.7.1 COORDINATION OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

ACTIVITIES

Under this head, following activities are noteworthy:

a. BIS Works

i. BIS has formed a new Sectional Committee under the aegis of Water Resources
Division Council as COASTAL WATER MANAGEMENT SECTIONAL
COMMITTEE, WRD 28. Director, Coastal Management Directorate is the
Principal Member and Director, Morphology & Climate Change Dte. is the
alternate Member from CWC.

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ii. WRD 24: Environmental Assessment and Management of Water Resources

Project - Director, Basin Planning-1 Dte. has been made an Alternate Member
from CWC. Director, EM Dte. Is already a Principal Member.
iii. Chief Engineer, HSO, CWC has been nominated as Committee Member for
Chairman, Advisory Group ISO/TC 113/CAG.
iv. WRD-22: Flood Management, Erosion Management and Diversion Works -
Deputy Director, FM-1 Dte., CWC has been nominated as an Alternate Member
from CWC. Director, FM-1 Dte. is already a Principal Member.
v. CED 48: Rock Mechanics – Director, HCD (NW&S), CWC and Deputy Director,
HCD (N&W), CWC has been made Principal and Alternate Members
respectively.
vi. WRD-8 titled ―Foundations and Foundation Treatment‖ of BIS: Embankment
(N&W) Directorate is the alternate member.
vii. WRD-16 titled ―Hydraulic Structures Instrumentation‖ of BIS: Embankment
(N&W) Directorate is the alternate member.
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CHAPTER-VI

WATER MANAGEMENT

6.1 Monitoring of Reservoir Storage

Central Water Commission monitors the live storage of important reservoirs of the
country. This information is also used by the Crop Weather Watch Group constituted
by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) for reviewing the
crop planning strategy based on the availability of water in the reservoirs.

During Water Year 2021-2022 (1st June, 2021 - 22nd April (till date), 2022), Central Water
Commission (CWC) has added 10 more reservoirs under CWC monitoring. Thus
presently, CWC is monitoring 140 reservoirs having live storage capacity of 175.957
BCM which is about 68.25% of the live storage capacity of 257.812 BCM estimated to
have been created in the country. The status is given in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1
Storage Status of Current Year vis-a-vis Previous Year

Water Year (1st June -31st May)

Description 2020-21 2021-22
(1st June -31st May) (1st June -31st May)
Number of Reservoirs monitored (Nos) 130 140
Total Designed live storage in BCM 174.233 175.957
In BCM 57.993 52.288
On June, 1st
In % of Designed
ACTUAL STORAGE

(Start of 33.3 30
Live Storage
Monsoon)
In % of last 10 Years
163 133
Avg. Live Storage
In BCM 150.234 139.885
On September,
In % of Designed
30th 86.2 79.50
live Storage
(End of
Monsoon) In % of last 10 Years
151 104
Avg. live Storage

Weekly bulletin on storage status of important reservoirs of country was successfully

issued during the Water Year 2021-22 regularly even during the lockdown period due

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to COVID-19 pandemic crisis. 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.

Whenever the percentage of departure of current storage of all reservoirs under CWC
monitoring in a state falls below 80% of Normal (Average Storage of last Ten years),
advisory is issued by CWC to the State Government for judicious use of available water.
Based on reservoir storage during Year 2020-21, CWC has issued advisory to 2 States
namely Himachal Pradesh and Punjab for judicious use of available water.

6.2 Interaction with Ministry of Agriculture

Central Water Commission is representing the Crop Weather Watch Group (CWWG)
meetings of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA & FW) in which the
water storage status of 130 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 use of water for irrigation and suggest measures for
maximizing the return from investment on irrigation in areas covered under major,
medium, minor and other irrigation programs. 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 optimize 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 for a period of 3 years since 01.08.2019.
The 1st meeting of reconstituted ICAR-CWC joint panel was held under the
Chairmanship of Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR and Co-Chairmanship of
Chairman, CWC on 13.03.2020 at Pusa, New Delhi.

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6.3 Reservoir Sedimentation-Capacity Survey of Reservoirs

6.3.1 Hydrographic Survey/Capacity Survey

The sedimentation studies of reservoirs has been a continuing activity, known as

hydrographic survey of major reservoirs in the country. Sedimentation is a natural
phenomenon in the reservoirs. It has been observed that the rate of siltation is on higher
side in the initial years of impoundment and thereafter reduces with the passage
of time. In this context, WS&RS has planned to carry out the capacity survey of
reservoirs in the country from reputed consultants. The scheme was initiated during the
VIII Plan and continued in subsequent Plans. Up to the end of XI plan, the capacity
survey work of 36 reservoirs had been completed in all respects.

During Year 2020-21, a new scheme for conducting reservoir sedimentation survey
using hydrographic techniques of major reservoirs in India under National Hydrology
Project (NHP) was introduced with a total budget sanction of Rs 30 cr. Under the
scheme in Phase-I, 32 reservoirs are taken up, for which the works have been awarded
and the survey works are in progress. In phase –II, 87 reservoirs across the country have
been shortlisted and tender related works are under progress.

Publication of Compendium on Silting of Reservoirs in India

A Compendium on sedimentation of Reservoirs in India has been published in 2020

with the data of 369 reservoirs.

6.3.2 Live Storage Capacity Survey using Remote Sensing Technique

The study "Estimation of Sedimentation in Reservoirs using Remote Sensing
Techniques” is being carried out by CWC under the plan scheme "Research &
Development programme in Water Sector" since 11th Five Year Plan. The details of the
progress of studies during 2021-22 are as under:
1. So far Remote Sensing Directorate has completed 179 Sedimentation Assessment
studies both in-house and by outsourcing
2. As per approved EFC targets for 5-year period 2021-2026, 50 in-house and 80 (in
2 batches of 40) outsourced sedimentation assessment studies using SRS are to be
done.
3. The work of "Sedimentation Assessment Study of 40 reservoirs using Remote
Sensing Techniques” has been floated for outsourcing. CWC also conducts in-

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house sedimentation studies using Remote Sensing techniques. During 2021-22,

sixteen in-house studies were taken up. The details of these are given in the table
below:

In-house Reservoir Sedimentation Studies approved in year 2021-22

Konar (Jharkhand) Srisailam (Telangana)
Panchet Hill (Jharkhand) Khadavsala (Maharashtra)
Tilaiya (Jharkhand) Rengali (Odisha)
Dudhawa (Chhattisgarh) Bhadar (Gujarat)
Balimela (Odisha) Dhom (Maharashtra)
Harangi (Karnataka) Tehri (Uttarakhand)
Sriram Sagar (AP) Jhakam (Rajasthan)
Ukai (Gujarat) Nagarjuna Sagar (TL & AP)

New initiatives

1. Sedimentation Analysis of reservoirs are being conducted using Microwave data

(instead of optical data) since 2020. This has been tried for the first time in CWC.
So far 28 reservoirs have been studied using Microwave data. The main
advantage of using microwave data is that images are not affected by cloud
cover. Hence images of monsoon season also can be obtained when the reservoir
level is near FRL. (Imageries are cloudy in case of optical imageries during
monsoon season).
2. A comparative study of sedimentation assessment of Jhakam reservoir was
conducted using both hydrographic survey and Remote Sensing technique. It
was noted that hydrographic survey of Jakham reservoir conducted in the year
2021 reported live capacity as 162.68 MCM having a deviation of only 2% from
the SRS study (159.312 MCM), thus establishing the accuracy of both the
methodologies.
3. Considering the importance of hydrographic survey of major reservoirs, it has
been decided to take up the work of 191 major reservoirs of India under NHP by
CWC. ToR and RFP for the same are being finalized. With this study, about 70-
80% of the live storage of India will be covered for sedimentation assessment.
The reservoirs are divided into 4 groups and each group is likely to take 3 year
time to complete.

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6.4 Project Performance Evaluation

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

Central Water Commission has been undertaking Post Project Performance Evaluation
and Water use Efficiency studies of completed major/medium irrigation projects in the
country. It is also involved in benchmarking of completed irrigation projects and
promoting Water Audit and Water Conservation in all the three sectors viz. domestic,
industrial, and irrigation in the states. During 2020-21, a new initiative “Support for
Irrigation Modernization Program (SIMP)” has been taken up by CWC, DoWR, RD &
GR with technical support from Asian Development Bank (ADB) to modernize Major/
Medium Irrigation Projects in the Country. POMIO has been functioning as Central
Irrigation Modernization Office (CIMO) for overall implementation and management of
SIMP.

6.4.1 Post Project Performance Evaluation study of Completed

Irrigation Projects:

The Study includes 1) Evaluation of system performance 2) Agro-economic, 3) Socio-

economic and 4) 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.

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

(WP&P), CWC for guiding, supervising and approving the studies.

Central Water Commission has undertaken Performance Evaluation Study (PES) of 28

nos. completed major/medium irrigation projects in the country upto 12th Five Year
Plan. The State Governments are also encouraged for carrying out the Performance
Evaluation Study and Benchmarking Study of the completed major/medium Irrigation
Projects in their respective states.

Further, process has been initiated to carry out PES in respect of another 10 MMI
projects during the period 2021-2026 by engaging WALMIs or other such institutes.

6.4.2 Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Studies:

Irrigation sector is the biggest consumer of developed water resources and its share in
the overall demand of water is about 80%. However, water use efficiency in irrigation
sector is relatively low. Central Water Commission has undertaken water use efficiency

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studies of 35 nos. completed major/medium irrigation projects in the country during

10th & 11th Five Year Plans.. CWC has in place the “Guidelines for computing WUE of
the irrigation projects”, updated from time to time, last updated in Feb’2014. The
guidelines recommend the definition of Water Use Efficiency into following broad
components:
i. Reservoir Filling Efficiency
ii. Delivery System/Conveyance Efficiency
iii. On Farm Application efficiency
iv. Drainage Efficiency

The studies showed that the overall average water use efficiency of MMI projects in
India is about 36% only. The study reports also included set of recommendations/
suggestions for improving the efficiency by focussing on certain critical aspects of the
irrigation project. A Technical Advisory Committee under the Chairmanship of
Member (WP&P), CWC has been constituted for guiding, supervising and approving
the Water Use Efficiency studies.

Further, process has been initiated to carry out WUE studies in respect of another 10
MMI projects during the period 2021-2026 by engaging WALMIs or other such
institutes.

6.4.3 Baseline Studies of National Water Mission (NWM):

One of the five goals identified by NWM is to improve the water use efficiency in all
sectors of water use by 20%. Since agriculture is the sector which consumes almost 80%
of the total annual water consumption in India, the increase in water use efficiency in
irrigation sector could potentially lead to significant water savings. As seen from the
studies carried out by CWC, the average Water Use Efficiency of irrigation projects in
India is only 36% thus, there is significant scope in systematically improving the
efficiency in irrigation sector. Under this goal, Baseline Studies of 22 MMI projects from
various parts of the Country have been taken up to evaluate their water use efficiency.
Chief Engineer (POMIO), CWC is one of the members of the Core Group formed for
steering the studies who is responsible for technical examination of the study reports in
light of CWC’s Guidelines to Compute Water Use Efficiency in Irrigation Projects. Draft
Final Reports (DFRs) in respect of 14 projects were received during 2021-22 which have
been scrutinized and comments conveyed to NWM. 08 DFRs have been finalized and
the remaining are under compilation which shall be soon available. In addition,
meetings have been held with WALAMTARI, Hyderabad & NERIWALM, Tezpur to
discuss and clarify on various aspects of the Studies in order to expedite the works.

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6.4.4 Efficiency Studies under International Cooperation:

India- European Union Water Partnership (IEWP) - One of the priority areas under
IEWP is to formulate a protocol for assessment of irrigation efficiency of small and
medium irrigation projects which would be practical and easy to implement. Phase-I of
IEWP completed on 31.10.2020 and subsequently the Phase-II has commenced from
01.11.2020 for a period of three years. The activity of developing the irrigation efficiency
protocol has been included under the Thematic pillar “Irrigation & Efficient Water Use”
of IEWP Ph-II. Chief Engineer (POMIO), CWC has been nominated as the nodal officer
from Indian Side for this particular pillar. A Joint Technical Working Committee
headed by CE (POMIO) has been constituted to oversee the development of protocol.

India- Australia MoU on Water Cooperation – MoU between Governments of India

and Australia for cooperation in the field of Water Resources Management has been
renewed on 20.05.2020. One of the activities identified under the MoU on the basis of
mutual interest is to carry out the “Irrigation Efficiency pilot project” for improving
irrigation efficiency and crop production on a pilot project from India. Subernarekha
Irrigation Project (Odisha) has been identified for carrying out this pilot study by
Australian side. A steering committee under the Chairmanship of Member (WP&P) has
been constituted for this particular study. About 560 Ha. of command area under
Kichakeswari Panipanchayat of Subernarekha project has been selected for carrying out
the pilot study. POMIO is acting as the nodal office from Indian side for the study.

6.4.4 Support for Irrigation Modernization Programme (SIMP)

During 2020-21, a new initiative “Support for Irrigation Modernization Program
(SIMP)” has been taken up by CWC, DoWR, RD & GR with technical support from the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) to modernize Major/ Medium Irrigation (MMI)
projects in the country. Objective of the programme is to improve water use efficiency,
increase crop water productivity and ultimately increase farmer’s income in the
command area of the project through application of national/ international best
practices. For overall implementation and management of the programme, a Central
Irrigation Modernization office (CIMO) has been setup under Chief Engineer (POMIO),
CWC supported by National/ International consultants. SIMP is proposed to be taken
up in 4 phases. Phase-1 includes identification of first batch of projects i.e. 3-4 MMI
projects for preparation of Irrigation Modernization Plans (IMPs). The entire process
including the preparation of IMPs, Detailed Project Report (DPRs), detailed designs and
final implementation/ project execution is expected to be completed by Phase- 4. Total
57 nos. proposals have been received from 14 States/ 2 UTs for inclusion under SIMP.
ADB has proposed its Technical Assistance (TA) grant funds for preparation of IMPs.

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Implementation of the project would lie with the concerned States who would have an
option to either fund it from their own resources or they can avail loan facility from
ADB or any other financial institutions.
SIMP Ph-I has been successfully implemented in collaboration with ADB which
concluded in December’2021. Several meetings have been held with ADB/ Consultants’
Team and concerned State Authorities along with Review Meetings taken by Member
(WP&P) in order to identify the Batch-1 Projects to be taken up for Modernization. An
ADB Mission for SIMP has also been launched with a kick-off meeting held on 18.02.22
under Chairman, CWC. Purpose of the Mission is to hold discussions with the
identified State’s WRDs, Finance Departments and senior officers from the Government
of India including Secretary (WR, RD & GR) and Chairman, CWC. Mission meetings
have been convened with Secretary (WRD), Rajasthan and senior officers from WRD,
Maharashtra on 08.02.2022 and 09.02.2022 respectively.

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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) of CWC. After establishment of techno-economic viability of the
project, the Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD&GR on Irrigation, Flood Control and
Multipurpose Projects headed by Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR considers the projects
for acceptance and thereafter recommends the same for investment clearance. Since
1976, about 1596 projects have been considered and accepted by the Advisory
Committee of Ministry of Water Resources on Irrigation, Flood Control and
Multipurpose projects till March 2022.

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 to by State Governments.

7.2 Appraisal of Major/ Multipurpose Irrigation Projects

During the year 2021-22, 24 major/ multipurpose projects have been appraised up to
31st March 2022. Out of that, 05 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 2021-22 is shown at
Fig-7.1

7.3 Appraisal of Medium Irrigation Projects

During the year 2021-22, 15 medium irrigation projects have been appraised in field
units of CWC. No medium project was considered by the Advisory Committee of
MoWR during this period. Necessary assistance was provided by PAO, CWC to the
concerned regional offices for processing the projects for acceptance by the Advisory
Committee.

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State-wise Distribution of Major / Multipurpose Projects

Appraised During the Year 2021-22

Rajasthan
Telangana

Bihar

Odisha Arunachal Pradesh

Jammu & Kashmir

Assam
Himachal Pradesh &
UttarakhandHimachal Pradesh
Gujarat/
Maharashtra

Fig. 7.1 State-wise distribution of major irrigation / multipurpose projects under appraisal
during 2021-22

7.4 Meeting of the Advisory Committee

During year 2021-22, the Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD & GR, under the
Chairmanship of Secretary (WR) accepted 6 projects comprising 05 Major & Medium
Irrigation / Multipurpose projects and 1 Flood Control schemes in 2 meetings. The
list of major & medium irrigation/ multipurpose projects and flood control schemes
accepted by the Advisory Committee of DoWR is enclosed as Annexure-7.1 and
Annexure-7.2 respectively.

The irrigation projects accepted during 2021-22 envisages annual irrigation benefits
to about 3.2 Lakh hectares in 3 States of the country. The Flood Control Schemes
accepted during 2021-22 envisages protection to a population of about 3650 persons
& area of about 181.5 hectares in the 1 States of the country. Pie Chart showing
State-wise distribution of 05 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
2021-22

Madhya Pradesh-3

Manipur-1

Jammu and
Kashmir-1

Fig. 7.2: State-wise Distribution of Major/ Medium/Multipurpose Projects

Accepted by the Advisory Committee of MoWR,RD&GR during the Year 2021-22

7.5 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 02 (
DPR-2 , RCE-0). Hydro-Electric Projects has been done in CWC during the period of
2021-22. 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 CEA. During 2021-22, CEA has accorded TEC to 4 Nos. Hydro-Electric
Projects having total installed capacity of 1976 MW.
The list of H.E Project accepted by TEC is enclosed at Annexure- 7.3

7.6 National Projects

Government of India is implementing the 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. Ministry of Water Resources had issued
guidelines for implementation of scheme of National Projects in February 2009.
Later, the Ministry had issued modification in the guidelines of the same on
28.09.2012. Recently, Department of Water Resources, River Development and
Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti vide letter dated 07.02.2022 issued

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Guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana -Accelerated Irrigation

Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) and National Projects.

As per latest 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.

or

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.

or

c) Inter-State projects with additional potential of more than 2.0 Lakh Ha and
with no dispute regarding sharing of water and where hydrology is
established.

or

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

restoration of lost irrigation potential of 2.0 Lakh ha or more subject to:

i. Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM)

works shall be ensured in the entire command area of the ERM project.

ii. 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.

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.

Initially, such projects were provided financial assistance @ 90% of 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

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of National Project in XII 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 revised to 60%
except in case of projects in eight North Eastern States and three Himalayan States
which will continue to obtain central assistance at 90% of the cost of the project.

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, the
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 of Punjab, Teesta Barrage Project
of West Bengal, Saryu Nahar Pariyojna of Uttar Pradesh and Indirasagar Polavaram
Irrigation Project of Andhra Pradesh are under implementation. Goshikhurd and
Shahpur Kandi projects have been provided grant amounting to Rs. 3631.641 crore
and Rs. 282.6498 crore, respectively, up to March, 2022. 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
2012. Saryu Nahar Pariyojana started receiving funding under the scheme of
National Project since 2012-13 and an amount of Rs. 2243.10 Crores has been released
up to March 2022. The Indirasagar Polavaram Irrigation Project started receiving
funding under the scheme of National Project since 2014-15 and an amount of Rs.
12027.26 Crores has been released upto March 2022. Saryu Nahar Paryojna (Uttar
Pradesh) and Gosikhurd Irrigation Project (Maharashtra) have been included under
the 99 priority projects under PMKSY-AIBP. Saryu Nahar Pariyojana (Uttar Pradesh)
was inaugurated by the Hon‟ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 11 th
December, 2021.

The Status of other projects are as under:

1. Lakhwar Multipurpose Project (Uttarakhand): Revised Cost Estimate (RCE)

of the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project at Estimated cost of Rs. 5747.17 Crore @
PL July 2018, has been accepted by Advisory Committee in its 141st meeting
held on 11.02.2019. Environment clearance has also been issued by MoEF&CC
on 02.02.2021.Lakhwar MPP was accepted by Investment Clearance
Committee of DoWR, RD & GR in its 16th meeting held on 02.11.2021 for Rs.
5747.17 Cr at PL July 2018. Funding of Lakhwar MPP has also been approved

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by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affair (CCEA) in its meeting held on

15.12.2021.

2. Ken Betwa (KB) link Project Phase-I (Madhya Pradesh): K-B Link Phase- I
has been accepted in 129th meeting of TAC held on 08.07.2016. A
comprehensive report on Ken Betwa Link Project (KBLP) including (Phase
I&II) having estimated cost of Rs. 35111.24 Cr at PL 2017-18 has been
prepared by NWDA and forwarded to State Govt. of M.P./UP on 18.10.18.
NWDA submitted the Comprehensive Report to CWC on 13.08.2019. NWDA
further, vide letter dated 28.08.2019, informed that some changes are likely to
be expected in the above mentioned report after resolving of water sharing
issues related to non-monsoon season between the states of Madhya Pradesh
& Uttar Pradesh. All the three projects namely Kotha Barrage, Lower Orr and
Bina complex under KBLP Phase- II have been accepted by Advisory
Committee of DoWR, RD & GR in its 148th meeting held on 17.01.2022 for the
project cost at Pl 2017-18 of amounting to Rs. 709.47 Cr., Rs. 2657.04 Cr. and
Rs. 3353.62 Cr. and BC ratio 1.63, 1.54 and 1.502 respectively. Funding of Ken-
Betwa Link Project has been approved by Cabinet Committee of Economic
Affair (CCEA) in its meeting held on 08.12.2021. Ken Betwa Link Project
Authority (KBLPA) and steering committee constituted via Gazette
notification dated 09.02.2022. An amount of Rs. 4639.46 Cr has been released
for the project in the month of March, 2022.

3. Ujh, Multipurpose Project (MPP): Modified DPR of Ujh, MPP of J&K, with
an estimated cost of Rs. 9,167 Crore (Price level (PL) Dec, 2019), was accepted
by Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Multipurpose
Projects of DoWR, RD & GR in its 144th meeting held on 08.05.2020, subjected
to various conditions viz. forest clearance, tribal clearance etc.

Ministry of Finance vide letter dated 30.03.2021 has, conveyed that an average
annual outgo of about Rs 1,280 Crore (total Central Assistance Rs 8340 Crore
& Completion time of Project -78 months) may cause severe stress on the fiscal
position of Government in case of entire central funding of Project. It has been
requested to examine the possibility of re-designing the Ujh project, to
enhance socio-economic benefits leading to BC Ratio of at least 1.00, so that
the project could be taken up for funding by NABARD under its long term
LTIF thus easing pressure on the fiscal position of the Government.

The modified Ujh MPP Proposal was accepted by Advisory Committee of

DoWR, RD & GR in the 148th TAC meeting held on 17.01.2022 for RCE of Rs
11907.77 Cr at PL 2019 PL.

4. Renuka Dam Project (Himachal Pradesh): RCE of the project amounting to

Rs. 6,946.99 Cr (PL October 2018) has been accepted by Advisory
Committee in its 143rd meeting held on 09.12.2019. However, forest clearance
phase II is to be obtained by the Project Authority, and further Upper Yamuna

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River Board (UYRB) has to coordinate with co-basin beneficiary States to

deposit their respective share of money for the project. Funding of Renukaji
Dam Project has been approved by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affair
(CCEA) in its meeting held on 15.12.2021. UYRB vide letter dated 24.01.2022
requested beneficiary states to deposit their respective share money towards
Renukaji Dam Project.

Central Assistance of Rs. 446.96 Cr & Rs. 10.61 Cr was released vide order
dated 03.10.2016 and 11.08.2021, respectively for payment of compensation to
the oustees whose land has been acquired for the project. Further, on Account
Payment of Grant Component of Central Assistance under AIBP Capital Asset
(PMKSY) for the State Annual Plan 2021-22 for Rs 1037.925 Cr were issued
vide DoWR, RD & GR Letter dated 03.03.2022. The share money so deposited
will be adjustable against their final share in the project cost.

5. DPR of Kishau Multipurpose Project (Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand):

DPR of Kishau Multipurpose Project was submitted to CWC in 2010 by

UJVNL for appraisal. Compliances to most of the observations of CWC/CEA
are awaited since 2011. In view of the fact that this DPR was prepared in June,
2010, since then technology and design philosophy has changed considerably
and it was decided by the Project Authority to update the DPR. Director
(Projects) & Director (Tech) Kishau Corporation Limited (KCL), vide its letter
dated 01.06.2020 has requested to convene a web meeting for finalizing scope
of work for upgradation / revision of DPR of Kishau Multipurpose Project.
Thereafter, a meeting among CWC/CEA/UYRB and Project Authorities to
discuss the scope of work for upgradation /revision of DPR of Kishau
Multipurpose Project was held under the Chairmanship of Member (WP&P),
CWC on 17.07.2020 through video-conferencing. Member (WP&P) stressed for
submitting the time line for preparation of Revised DPR to CWC and start
consultation with GSI / Survey of India / NIH during this period. Revised
DPR is under preparation by Project Authority. A timeline of 24 months for
preparation and clearance of DPR has been submitted by Kishau Corporation
limited (KCL) vide letter dated 16.12.2020.

During the meeting of 13th HPSC held on 06.12.2021, Secretary (DoWR, RD&GR,
MoJS) directed UJVNL to send a note in respect of seed money issue to DoWR, RD
& GR (MoJS). KCL vide letter dated 15.02.2022 submitted note in respect of
seed money contribution by beneficiary states, vide which, KCL has requested
to arrange the release of 1st instalment of their share by beneficiary states.

Inception Report‟ in view of up gradation/revision of Kishau DPR has been

submitted by KCL vide letter dated 18.04.2022.

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6. Noa Dihing Project: The DPR of the Noa Dihing Project was prepared by
Brahmaputra Board and its appraisal was carried out by CWC. However, as
the ownership of the project and the source of funding were not clear and
overall economic viability of the project could not be established, the
Advisory Committee in its 135th meeting had deferred this project till the
ownership issues are resolved. Department of Power, Government of
Arunachal Pradesh (GoArP) vide letter dated 09.01.2019 informed that the
project ownership will be of GoArP. The project was discussed in the 12th
HPSC meeting for implementation of National Projects under the
Chairmanship of Secretary (WR) held on 24.11.2020. Secretary (WR) desired
that GoArP may carry out the overall economic viability study of the project
and if required, guidance from Brahmaputra Board/ Central Electricity
Authority/ Central Water Commission can be obtained. Hon‟ble Minister of
Jal Shakti vide D. O. letter no. X-45011/13/2020-B&B-MoWR dated
02.07.2021 has requested Hon‟ble CM of ArP for implementation of this
national project at the earliest after obtaining the mandatory clearances in an
expeditious manner by the project authority of GoArP.

7. Kulsi Dam Project (Assam): Govt. of Assam & Meghalaya is to decide upon
the ownership and source of funding of the Project and to sign an
Agreement/MoU between the State of Assam & Meghalaya. Hon‟ble Minister
of Jal Shakti vide D. O. letter no. X-45011/13/2020-B&B-MoWR dated
02.07.2021 has requested Hon‟ble CMs of Assam & Meghalaya to take up the
matter to resolve the issue of ownership of the project so that same may be
executed and its benefit are accrued at the earliest.

8. Bursar Project (J&K): The project was discussed during the 13th meeting of
HPSC held on 06.12.2022 vide which it was stated that under the provision of
Indus Water Treaty an additional irrigation potential of 4.31 lakh acres can be
harnessed indirectly through a storage of 0.5 MAF in the project. In the
meeting issue of additional command area which was to be identified for the
project on J&K side still remains unidentified was flagged. Information from
J&K and Himachal Pradesh is yet to be received

9. Two projects, viz. Upper Siang Project and Gyspa Project (Himachal Pradesh)
are at DPR preparation stage.

10. 2nd Ravi Beas Link Project is at PFR 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
Secretary (WR) as Chairman and Chief Engineer (PPO), CWC as its 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.

Fourteen meetings of High Powered Steering Committee constituted for

implementation of National Projects have been held so far.

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

Ministry of Jal Shakti, DoWR, RD & GR (erstwhile Ministry of Water Resources, RD &
GR), Government of India had approved a State Sector Scheme for Repair, Renovation &
Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies with two components, one with domestic support and
another with external assistance for implementation during XI Plan.

Under the scheme with domestic support, a total of 3341 water bodies were taken up for
restoration in 12 States. Out of this, restoration of 3114 water bodies have been completed.
So far, a central grant amounting to Rs. 917.259 Crore has been released to the States for the
completion of works on these water bodies.

Under the scheme with External Assistance, 8747 water bodies were taken up for restoration
in the States of Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (2364), Karnataka (1047), Odisha (324) and Tamil
Nadu (5012). So far, restoration of 8054 water bodies has been completed.

XII Plan & onwards:

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. Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) is one of the
components of PMKSY.

Government of India is committed to accord high priority to water conservation and

its management. To this effect, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
has been formulated with the vision of extending the coverage of irrigation under

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„Har Khet ko pani‟ and improving water use efficiency under „More crop per drop'
in a focused manner with end to end solution on source creation, distribution,
management, field application and extension activities. The Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs chaired by Hon‟ble Prime Minister has accorded approval of
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) in its meeting held on 1 st July,
2015.

PMKSY has been formulated amalgamating ongoing schemes viz. Accelerated

Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of the Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR,
Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of Department of Land
Resources (DoLR) and the On Farm Water Management (OFWM) of Department of
Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC). The scheme “RRR of water bodies” is now part
of PMKSY (Har Khet ko pani, HKKP). During 2021-26, RRR of Water Bodies
component of PMKSY-HKKP targets to create irrigation potential of 0.9 lakh hectare.
In addition to water bodies directly linked to irrigation, other water bodies such as
percolation tanks and the water bodies used for providing drinking water and for
other community purposes which fulfill the eligibility criteria, are now proposed to
be included under the scheme of RRR of Water Bodies during its implementation in
2021-26.

As per the “Guidelines for the scheme RRR of water bodies under PMKSY (HKKP)
January 2022”, rural water bodies having minimum water spread area of 2 hectares
(1 hectare for North Eastern, Sikkim and Hilly States including UTs. of J&K and
Ladakh), and urban water bodies having minimum water spread area of 1 hectare
(0.5 hectare for North Eastern, Sikkim and Hilly States including UTs of J&K and
Ladakh) are eligible for inclusion under the scheme with an objective of revival of
irrigation potential by improvement and restoration of water bodies by enhancing
the tank storage capacity.

Funding pattern as per the “Guidelines for the scheme RRR of water bodies under
PMKSY (HKKP) January 2022”, is as given below:

Category Funding Pattern

All Union Territories (UTs) 100 % Central funding for UTs without
legislature
90 (Centre) : 10 (State) for UTs with
legislature
Seven North-Eastern States including 90 (Central): 10 (State)
Sikkim & Hilly States (Himachal
Pradesh, Uttarakhand)
All others 60 (Central) : 40 (State)

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Further, as per “Guidelines for the Scheme on Repair, Renovation and Restoration
(RRR) of Water Bodies under PMKSY-HKKP” issued in January,2022, after approval
of the DPR by the State TAC, approval of SLSC will be needed to submit the
proposal to the concerned regional/field offices of CWC. The field office of CWC
shall forward the same to Ministry of Jal Shakti with a copy to CWC (HQ).

Since XII Plan, restoration works in respect of 2516 water bodies has been included
for funding under the scheme of RRR of Water Bodies (as on 31.03.2022), out of
which, works in respect of 1651 water bodies have been reported to be completed. So
far, Central Assistance of Rs.495.73 Crore has been released to the States for
completion of works of these water bodies. The details are given in Table 7.1.
During FY 2021-22, 287 (Andhra Pradesh: 135, Rajasthan: 37, Tamil Nadu: 115) water
bodies were included for restoration and funding under the scheme of RRR of water
bodies. The details are given in Table 7.2. Total Central Assistance of Rs. 26.05 Crore
was released during 2021-22

Table 7.1
Status of Water Bodies & Funds released under Scheme of RRR of Water Bodies
Since XII Plan (as on 31.03.2022)
Rs. in Crore
Sl. Name of No. of Estima Commit Irrigation Central Total Cumul No. of Irrigation
No. State Water ted ted Potential Fund Centr ative Water Potential
Bodies Cost Central to be al expen Bodies Restored
Share Releas diture
restored ed Fund Complet (ha)
(CA)
(ha) Relea ed
during
sed
2021-22 since
XII
Plan
1 Andhra
235 137.49 82.48 12993 - 2.70 - - -
Pradesh
2 Bihar 93 161.91 89.46 26090 8.623 26.70 29.2 6 17873

3 Gujarat 61 102.91 61.74 11364 - 8.81 8.047 3 140

4 Madhya
Pradesh 125 183.24 93.01 33305 - 37.70 152.14 33000
124
5 Manipur 4 65.44 58.90 1197 34.63 38.31 - -
6 Meghalaya
9 11.43 10.29 1096 - 5.18 8.99
8 876
7 Odisha
863 449.03 246.46 51261 - 145.18 337.38 810
47964
8 Rajasthan 105 309.85 159.95 20425 - 62.18 137.58 68 10192
9 Tamil Nadu 367 200.62 120.22 6598 17.43 51.68 113.07 195 4719

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10 Telangana 575 459.18 272.02 29010 - 104.56 188.3 429 20061

11 Uttar
74 83.41 52.99 10003 - 16.41 44.41 8 2354
Pradesh
12 Uttarakhand 5 12.49 11.24 450 - - 1.58 -
Total 2516 2177 1258.76 203792 26.05 495.73 1059 1651 137179

Table 7.2
Details of projects included for funding under the scheme for RRR of Water
Bodies during 2021-22

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

1 Andhra Pradesh 135 70.72

2 Rajasthan 37 124.71

3 Tamil Nadu 115 71.89

Total 287 267.32

7.8 Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) Scheme

The scheme “Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI)” is a part of PMKSY – Har Khet Ko Pani
(PMKSY-HKKP). Since XII Plan, 6933 SMI schemes have been taken up under the
programme (till 31.03.2022). Out of this, 3916 schemes have been reported to be
completed. So far, Central Assistance amounting to Rs. 8696.62 Crore has been
released for completion of these schemes (till 31.3.2022). Out of this, an amount of
Rs 739.58 Crore was released during 2021-22 (till March 2022). The details are as
given in Table 7.3. During FY 2021-22, 1142 (Assam (BTC): 100, Himachal Pradesh:
14, Meghalaya: 75, Mizoram: 9, Nagaland: 213, Sikkim: 309, Uttarakhand: 422) SMI
projects were included for funding under the scheme SMI. The details are given in
Table 7.4.

Table 7.3
Details of Projects under implementation since XII Plan under Surface Minor
Irrigation Scheme (till 31.03.2022)
Rs. in Crore
Sl Name of No of Irrigation Estimated Committed CA Cumulative Cumulative No of Irrigation
No. State schemes Potential Cost Central Released CA released expenditure Schemes Potential
included Planned Share during during XII comple- Achieved
ha (CA) 2021-22 plan & ted ha
onwards

1 Arunachal 919 716.316 644.684

Pradesh
42018 142.73 473.39 255.51 329 22076

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Sl Name of No of Irrigation Estimated Committed CA Cumulative Cumulative No of Irrigation

No. State schemes Potential Cost Central Released CA released expenditure Schemes Potential
included Planned Share during during XII comple- Achieved
ha (CA) 2021-22 plan & ted ha
onwards
2 Assam 1110 465348 5475.68 4928 275.20 3752.46

3314.8 711 241088

3 Bihar 176 351.620 274.071

77538 174.358 242.946 170 75094

4 Chhattisgarh 147 50513 722.17 433.2 - 200.37 31900

720.72 106
5 Himachal 168 35190 878.25 449.339 60.31 417.01 430.46 97 18433
Pradesh
6 Jharkhand 82 8982 75.324 56.493 - 19.38

66.775 82 8730
7 Karnataka 465 39104 594.9188 456.342 - 162.42 481.519 347 33811

8 Madhya 276 111343 1817.39 1325.47 - 987.69 256 66130

Pradesh
1771.34
9 Manipur 397.07 357.36 75.98 249.78 222.11 102 18689

477 22545
10 Meghalaya 335 58961 1049.36 944.23 100.47 464.93 550.39 162 26820
11 Mizoram 45 3249 50.98 45.88 4.66 33.90 34.81 2217

12 Nagaland 917 36235 652.91 587.62 40.89 404.89 494

348.55 24854
13 Sikkim 690 19901 278.566 250.714 9.71 110.39 112.81 381

12203
14 Tripura 58 11907 89.65 97.99 29 1317

145.822 131.24
15 Uttarakhand 651 59945 870.01 782.99 29.63 466.40 509

455.89 38289
16 UT of Jammu 396 104971 1177.47 1059.724 607.948 607.97 135 79646
& Kashmir
17 UT of 21 7289.17 100.18 90.16 81.55 86.71 6 6434
Ladakh
Total 6933 1155039 15354.04 12817.52 739.58 8696.62 9801.3 3916 707721

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Table 7.4
Details of SMI projects included for funding under the scheme SMI
during 2021-22
Sl. No. of SMI Estimated Cost
State
No. Schemes (Rs. in Crore)
1 Assam (Bodoland Territorial
100 500.34
Council(BTC))
2 Himachal Pradesh 14 378.988
3 Meghalaya 75 346.713
4 Mizoram 9 8.509
5 Nagaland 213 133.209
6 Sikkim 309 163.545
7 Uttarakhand 422 349.39
Total 1142 1880.69

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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 timely 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.

The entire monitoring exercise normally comprises of three stages:

(i) Desk-top monitoring,

(ii) Satellite based monitoring,
(iii) Physical monitoring.

The “Desk-top monitoring” exercise is being carried out project-wise at the CWC
regional offices through review of all project related information, progress review
through MIS, compliance review of audits/ site-visit reports, and inviting concerned
Project officers at the beginning of the financial year to have an overall assessment of
construction planning of the project, to make effort for a realistic assessment of the
progress of the works made during the previous financial year, to know shortfall in the
utilization CA fund as well as state share fund, to identify the bottlenecks faced in the
general progress of work, to identify critical issues needing special attention, to ensure
updated entries of Physical and Financial Status of projects in the online Monitoring
Information System(MIS)

The “Satellite Based Monitoring” is being Carried out at the CWC HQ, regional offices,
concerned Project offices or any other institute/organization assigned with the task to
digitize the completed components of the project canal network and Irrigation
Infrastructures for visualization of the extent and size of the project, to compare scope
of the project with the actual progress thus digitized and help in the decision making
process, to know the actual size of balance works and actual pace of construction of the

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project, gaps, and major bottlenecks, so as to rationally understand the impediments,

risks and issues likely during the implementation for completion of the Project, to
identify the critical areas/places of bottlenecks thus to reduce the numbers of site visits
limiting to focus areas identified in advance for finding answers of some of the
queries/doubts and to generate minor-wise/ outlet-wise digitized data to assess the
status of potential utilization.

The “Physical Monitoring” is being carried out by the regional offices of CWC by way
of minimum of two field visits per project per year, and any additional visit as per the
direction issued from time to time. The CWC (HQ) is monitoring inter-state projects.
The physical monitoring of the project will involve Preliminary preparation, Field visit
and discussion with WUAs, Collection of information/ data and review of the status of
the project, having wrap up meeting with project authorities, preparation of status
report, follow up of the action point etc.

Government of India 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 ongoing 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 AIBP, during
2016-17, ninety-nine (99) on-going Major/Medium irrigation projects (and 7 phases),
having ultimate irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh hectare, were prioritized in
consultation with States, for funding under PMKSY-AIBP in a mission mode. During
2020-21, 106 (99+7 Phases) ongoing priority projects under PMKSY-AIBP were targeted
for monitoring by CWC. Out of the these priority projects, 7 are Major Inter-State,
which are being monitored under PMKSY-AIBP by CWC field Units as well as by CWC
(HQ). CWC made monitoring visits to the projects in accordance with these targets.
State-wise and project-wise list of these projects proposed for AIBP monitoring is given
at Annexure-8.1

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The status of monitoring visits to the projects made by CWC during the year 2021-22 is
as under:

S. No. Item Target Achievement

1 PMKSY-AIBP Monitoring by Regional 106 37
Offices (99+7 Phases)

2 PMKSY-AIBP Monitoring by CWC(HQ) 2 1

for interstate Project
Total 38

In addition to above, The PMKSY-AIBP (including CADWM) scheme was extended for
a period of 2021-2026. Inclusion of some new projects for funding under this scheme
was also approved. In this regard, physical monitoring visits for 22 new projects were
also undertaken by field offices of CWC for assessment of their status and readiness for
their implementation and inclusion under PMKSSY-AIBP scheme. CWC field offices
completed the monitoring of the 22 projects in time bound manner and submitted the
reports to DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS. The List of 22 projects is enclosed as Annexure-8.8

The number of monitoring visits for PMKSY-AIBP projects during 2021-22 has been
reduced due to prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, completion of more projects (46 out of
106 projects). Further, 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.

During 2021-22, 8 Special Package Irrigation Projects of Maharashtra and 2 Special

Package Projects of Punjab (i.e. Relining of Sirhind Feeder & Relining of Rajasthan
Feeder) were targeted to be monitored by CWC. State-wise and project-wise list of
these projects proposed for Special Package monitoring is given at Annexure-8.2
The status of monitoring visits to the Special Package Irrigation Projects of Maharashtra
and Special Package Projects of Punjab made by CWC during the year 2021-22 is as
under:

S. No. Item Target Achievement

1 Special Package Projects of Maharashtra 8 7
Monitoring by Regional Offices
2 Special Package Projects of Punjab 2 2
Monitoring by Regional Offices

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The second visit cum review meeting of the Expert Project Review Committee led by
Member (WP&P) was done on 10.12.2021 to review the progress of works in respect of
Relining of Rajasthan Feeder from RD 179000 ft to 496000 ft and Sirhind Feeder from
RD 119700ft to 447927ft.

8.2 Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme

Central Government launched the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)

during 1996-97, 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 was also 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. 01.04.2005 the programme was extended to non-special category
states also and 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 could be included. 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
agrarian distress districts.

During the 12th Plan, AIBP guidelines has been further re-modified and implemented
from October, 2013. As per the revised guidelines, the pari-passu implementation of
Command Area Development (CAD) works were given more emphasis for the full
utilization of the Irrigation Potential Created. The eligibility criteria for new projects
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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
was slightly modified. As per the revised guidelines, the central assistance would be in
the form of central grant for new and ongoing projects which would 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. The same could be enhanced upto 50% for new projects subject to
condition that the States carry out water sector reforms.

The balance funds were to be arranged by the State Governments from their own
resources. MoU between Central and State Government was also slightly modified with
insertion of the Para for the CAD works. CWC has been assigned the responsibility to
comprehensively monitor the projects receiving CLA/Grant.

So far, 297 projects from 25 States had been included for funding under AIBP. Out of
297 projects, upto 31.03.2016, 143 projects had been completed and 5 projects were
deferred. Annexure - 8.3 gives State-wise list of Major and Medium projects completed
under AIBP.

Government of India 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 ongoing 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 AIBP, MoWR,
RD & GR identified 99 (106 including phases) priority projects from amongst the 149
on-going projects as on 01.04.2016 under AIBP for early completion. Under the
dedicated funding mechanism i.e. Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF), a special window

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was created in NABARD which could be utilized by the Central and State Governments
to bridge the requirement of funds for completion of the 99 priority projects including
CAD works for central assistance as well as state share component. Out of these 99 (106
including phases) priority projects, 46 projects have been reported completed as on 31st
March, 2022 and 27 projects have progress above 90%. The list of 46 projects reported as
completed is given at Annexure - 8.4

Central Assistance totalling to Rs. 754.64 Crores has been released to 12 Projects, out of
99 priority projects, under PMKSY-AIBP during 2021-22. Since the inception of AIBP,
the cumulative total Central Loan Assistance / Grant provided to States under
AIBP/PMKSY-AIBP is Rs. 67507.91 Crores till 31.03.2022 to 297 projects. As reported by
the State Governments, 11.13 Mha of additional irrigation potential has been created
under AIBP since the start of the scheme till March, 2022.

PMKSY-AIBP (including CADWM) scheme was valid till March, 2021. The proposal for
its extension for the period 2021-26 was approved by the Expenditure Finance
Committee (EFC), in its meeting held on 6th August, 2021. The Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs (CCEA) too has approved the continuation of Pradhan mantra Krishi
Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021 to 2026 on 15th December, 2021 with an outlay of Rs.
93,068.0 crore including Rs. 37,454 crore Central Assistance to States. However, state
wise/ project wise details of budget allocation is not available in this office since they
are not predetermined and are made by the respective State governments on annual
basis. Under the continuing scheme it is planned to provide financial assistance for
completion of 60 ongoing Major/Medium Irrigation projects under PMKSY-AIBP, 85
ongoing CADWM projects and financial assistance to new Major/Medium irrigation
projects. Irrigation potential creation target through major/medium projects under
AIBP has been kept as 13.88 lakh ha. and CCA coverage under CADWM component
has been targeted at 30.23 Lakh ha. Under SMI and RRR of water bodies component, it
is envisaged to create 4.50 Lakh ha. of irrigation potential. Under Watershed
Development Component, it is planned to complete sanctioned projects covering 49.5
Lakh Ha rain fed/degraded lands to bring additional 2.5 lakh ha. under protective
irrigation.

During February, 2022 the new guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana -
Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) and National Projects were
issued. The eligibility criteria for inclusion of new MMI projects, ERM projects and

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National Projects were defined in the new guidelines. As per the revised guidelines,
Central assistance under AIBP, for new major and medium irrigation projects, and also
the ERM projects included under AIBP after March, 2021, shall be as under:

(i) 90% Central Assistance (CA) of project cost (works Component) in case of
Projects in 8 North-Eastern, 2 Himalayan States (Himachal Pradesh,
Uttarakhand) and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
(ii) 60 % CA of project cost Projects benefitting special area in other general
category States, i.e., command under Drought Prone Area Programme
(DPAP) & Desert Development Programme (DDP), Tribal area, Flood
prone area, Left Wing Extremist area, Bundelkhand, Vidarbha,
Marathwada and KBK (Odisha) and
(iii) 25% CA of project cost in case of Projects in general category states
benefitting areas other than at (ii) above.
For National Projects (NP) Category wise funding pattern for central assistance (CA) in
the form of grant will be as given below.
(i) 90% Central Assistance (CA) of project cost (works Component) in case of
Projects in 8 North-Eastern, 2 Himalayan States (Himachal Pradesh,
Uttarakhand) and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
(ii) 60 % CA of project cost Projects in other States

Subsequent the approval of continuation of PMKSY, including the AIBP component, A

Screening Committee of DoWR, RD & GR was constituted under the Chairmanship of
Secretary, DoWR for the inclusion of new Major/Medium Irrigation Project and
Modernisation (ERM) project under said scheme as per the revised guidelines. In
accordance the decisions taken in the 2nd meeting of screening committee held on
09.03.2022, five new projects were included under PMKSY-AIBP after the approval of
Competent Authority on 31st March 2022. The Details of five new projects are given at
Annexure 8.7. Central Assistance totalling to Rs. 59.20 Crores has also been released to 4
new Projects, out of these 5 newly included projects, under PMKSY-AIBP during 2021-
22. Total Central Assistance released under PMKSY-AIBP since 2016-17 to March 2022 is
Rs. 13813.24 Crore.

Special package for drought prone areas of Maharashtra

Government of India has sanctioned a special package for completion of Irrigation
Projects to address agrarian distress in Vidarbha, Marathwada and other chronically
drought prone areas of Maharashtra during July, 2018. The package consists of 8 Major
and Medium Irrigation (MMI) Projects approved by TAC of MoWR, RD & GR and 83

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Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) Projects. The balance estimated cost of projects of
Maharashtra to be completed under this package is Rs 13651.61 Cr as on 01.04.2018,
with Rs 3831.41 Cr being the Central Assistance (CA) by Government of India. On
completion of the balance works of these projects, additional Irrigation Potential of 3.77
Lakh Ha would be created. Central Assistance totalling to Rs. 569.76 Crores has been
released to Maharashtra Projects under Special Package during 2021-22.

Government of India has also sanctioned for funding of Relining of Sirhind Feeder and
Relining of Rajasthan Feeder Project of Punjab as Central Assistance (CA). The
approved cost of relining of Sirhind Feeder Canal is Rs. 671.478 Cr and that of Relining
of Rajasthan Feeder Canal is Rs. 1305.267 Cr. Of the total estimated cost, Rs. 826.168 Cr
would be provided as Central Assistance (Rs. 205.758 Cr for Sirhind Feeder and
Rs.620.4l Cr for Rajasthan Feeder) in addition to Rs 155.84 Cr of Central Assistance
earlier released for these projects. Central Assistance totalling to Rs. 118.29 Crores has
been released to Relining of Sirhind Feeder and Relining of Rajasthan Feeder Project of
Punjab under Special Package during 2021-22.

Project-wise details of these 10 Major and Medium Irrigation projects indicating Central
Assistance released and Irrigation Potential details is enclosed at Annexure-8.5 & 8.6.

8.3 Review of progress of Bargi Diversion project

The issue of poor progress of works in Bargi Diversion Project included under PMKSY
(primarily due to Tunnel Boring Machine stuck up in Sleemanabad Tunnel) was flagged
by Hon‟ble Minister for Jal Shakti and directed that the issue needs to be resolved at the
earliest, for which a technical team from CWC may visit the site and provide guidance
on the way ahead, in consultation with the State Government Officers.

In view of the above, the Chairman CWC decided that the Chief Engineer (PMO), CWC
may convene a virtual meeting with the Project Authorities to review the current status
of the Project, action taken on earlier Reports, their road map for completion of the
Project. A Team from CWC Bhopal Office may visit the Project to ascertain ground
situation, since CWC Bhopal Office is already monitoring this Project.

It was noted that earlier the Government of Madhya Pradesh had constituted a multi-
disciplinary Team under the Chairmanship of Chief Engineer, Design (N&W) with

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representatives from NHPC, GSI and CSMRS, which had visited the Project and
submitted its Report in June 2019 comprising of a number of recommendations to
accelerate the Project Progress. Subsequently, Chief Engineer, Upper Narmada Zone,
Narmada Valley Development Department, Jabalpur entrusted a Study, “Alternative
study” for water transfer in Bargi Right main canal” to M/s WAPCOS Ltd”. The M/s
WAPCOS Ltd. also submitted its Report in May 2020. Apparently, the Government of
Madhya Pradesh has not taken follow up actions on these Reports/recommendations
resulting into the Project continuing under limbo with no substantial progress resulting
into no irrigation benefits accruing in the command area in the districts of Jabalpur,
Katni, Satna and Rewa with Madhya Pradesh not able to utilize its share of water from
Narmada rivers and the Central Assistance given under PMKSY getting converted into
Loan to the State Government due to delay in project completion.

During September, 2021 a Virtual meeting was held with Project authorities under the
Chairmanship of Chief Engineer (PMO), CWC, New Delhi to review the current status
of the Bargi Diversion Project, action taken on earlier Reports, their road map for
completion of the Project. During the virtual meeting, the Chief Engineer, Upper
Narmada Zone, NVDA, Jabalpur apprised that on the basis of recommendations of an
Expert Committee, the State Government of Madhya Pradesh decided to go for
tunneling in place of open cut canal to cross over Sleemanabad ridge. Unfortunately
due to inadequate geotechnical investigations by the Department, Narmada Valley
Development Authority and also by the EPC Agency M/s Patel-SEW JV, numerous
tunneling problems were encountered resulting into very poor work progress of
Sleemanabad tunnel. Even though tunneling from both upstream and downstream ends
was started, the progress had been very slow. After the review by the Hon‟ble Chief
Minister of Madhya Pradesh in March 2021, several commercial decisions were taken
including engagement of M/s DMRC as a Consultant, which expedited tunnelling
works with a targeted progress of about 275m per month. The Project Authority has
indicated that the tunnel is expected to be completed by June 2023. Tenders for
remaining works of Phase-III and Phase-IV have also been prepared with an objective to
complete the Project by December, 2024. The State Government has requested to
consider the delay as a force Majure and accord extension till December, 2024 under
PMKSY.

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8.4 North Koel project

North Koel project is situated on North Koel River which is a tributary of Sone River.
The construction was originally started in the year 1972 and continued till 1993 when
the work on the project was stopped by the Forest Department, Govt. of Bihar.

The major components of project are: 67.86 m high (FRL : 367.28 m) and 343.33 m long
concrete dam called Mandal dam originally intended to store 1160 million cubic metre
(MCM) of water; 819.6 m long barrage at Mohamadganj, 96 km downstream of the dam;
and two canals originating from left and right banks of Mohammadganj Barrage with
distributary system for irrigation.

PS to PM took a meeting to revive the North Koel Project in June 2016 wherein it was
decided to lower down the FRL of Mandal dam to 341 metre to save core area of
Palamau tiger reserve. Mandal dam will now have a live storage of 190 MCM.

The irrigation achieved from the project in the year 2016 is reported as 71,720 hectares
and completion of this project will provide additional irrigation benefit to the extent of
42,301 hectares. Thus, the project aims to provide irrigation to 1,14,021 hectares of land
annually in the drought prone areas of Palamu & Garhwa districts of Jharkhand and
Aurangabad & Gaya districts of Bihar.

The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for completion of the balance works of the
North Koel Reservoir Project on 16th August, 2017 at an estimated cost of Rs. 1622.27
crores to be incurred during three financial years from the start of the project. The
Cabinet also approved execution of balance works of the project on turnkey basis by
M/s WAPCOS Ltd., a CPSU under MoWR, RD & GR as Project Management
Consultant (PMC). The execution of the project will be monitored by an Empowered
Committee of Government of India headed by CEO, NITI Aayog.

In pursuance to the approval of the Cabinet for completion of the North Koel Reservoir
Project, MoWR, RD & GR vide Office Memorandum dated 18.09.2017 and dated
25.09.2017 had re-constituted the Empowered Committee (EC) to monitor the
implementation of the balance works of North Koel Reservoir Project with CEO, NITI
Aayog as its Chairman and its first meeting was held on 08.11.2017 at New Delhi.

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MoWR, RD & GR had also constituted a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) under
the Chairmanship of Member (WP&P), CWC for completing the balance works of North
Koel Project, Jharkhand and Bihar in May, 2017. So far, 25 meetings of TEC have been
held, the last one being on 16.01.2020, to discuss and decide on the various technical
issues of the project.

The 7th Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of Project was approved during 142nd meeting of
Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD & GR held on 08.07.2019 at CWC, New Delhi for an
estimated cost of Rs. 3042.16 Crore @ PL 2019. The balance cost as on 01.04.2016 as per
7th RCE is Rs. 2273.07 crore which is about Rs. 650 crore more than balance cost as on
01.04.2016 as per 6th RCE. The approval of 7th RCE by Union Cabinet is yet to be taken
up. Also, the decision on the report submitted by Technical Team, wherein WRD, Govt.
of Bihar have differences in opinion on issue related to canal lining of the project is still
pending.

The NOC for the commencement of works at Dam site has been granted by the Forest
Department, Govt. of Jharkhand during Nov 2019. The work at dam site is likely to
begin shortly. The scheduled completion has been proposed as 30.06.2021. The progress
of works on Barrage and LMC are 80% and 62% respectively. The target date for
completion of both Barrage and LMC is 30.04.2020. The tender for lining of RMC in
Jharkhand portion has been awarded by WAPCOS and work has been started.

8.5 Assessment of Irrigation Potential created under AIBP

8.5.1 Use of Satellite Technology

It has been decided to take the services of Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space
Application and Geoinformatics (BISAG) under Department of Science & Technology,
Government of Gujarat for assessment of year wise/ season wise cropped area in the
command of 99 PMKSY-AIBP projects from 2012-13 to 2016-17. Requisite details of
command of the projects in the digitized format have been provided to them and study
is underway.
BISAG has agreed to make a GIS based application for monitoring of 99 AIBP projects.
As per the agreement, the following activities will be done through BISAG:

1. Development of GIS based application for monitoring of 99 prioritized projects

under AIBP:

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i. The available Google satellite imagery shall be used by BISAG to digitize the
works completed in respect of all 99 prioritized projects. NIC shall provide the
concerned file with sequence of the projects in this regard to BISAG.
ii. The provision for incremental progress to be digitized on monthly basis based
upon availability of updated data from Google shall be made by BISAG.
iii. A separate layer would be generated for the status of drought prone areas of
Bundelkhand, KBK, Marathwada, Vidarbha etc.
iv. A provision for generating status report for projects benefitting the drought
prone areas shall be made.
v. A mobile app for capturing the geo-tagged photographs which has already
been prepared by NIC shall be integrated with the above application.
2. Analysis of cropped area under prioritized projects using LANDSTAT data
3. Development of MIS/GIS based application for water bodies included for funding
under RRR scheme. The mobile application shall have facility for capture of geo-
tagged photographs/videos of such water bodies.

8.5.2 National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)

The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for FY 2019-25 aims to improve project
preparation and attract investments into infrastructure. To draw up the NIP, a High-
Level Task Force was constituted under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Department
of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance. The Final Report on National
Infrastructure Pipeline for FY 20-25 of the Task Force was released by the Union
Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, on 29th April, 2020.

The Final Report of the Task Force projected total infrastructure investment of Rs.111
lakh crore for the period from FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25, including Rs. 8.94 lakh crore
in irrigation (water and sanitation) Sector. The meeting of Committee of Secretaries
held on 5th March 2020 advised line Ministries/Departments to monitor the
implementation of NIP projects and take up key reforms to accomplish the target of
infrastructure investments in the next five years.

For monitoring of National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Projects, an Inter- Ministerial

Steering Committee (IMSC) of DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti has been formed
under the Chairmanship of Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR. A list of NIP water resources
projects comprising of Irrigation/Flood Control Projects from various State
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these NIP Projects. Now, the NIP list is comprised of total 569 (as is being reflected in
the portal @ indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in) projects. Out of which, 475 Projects are of State
NIP Projects and rest 94 are Central NIP Projects.

Further, in pursuance to DO Letter of Secretary, Department of Economics Affairs dated

12.02.2021 and Discussion of meeting chaired by Hon‟ble Finance Minister on 26.02.2021
it was decided to setup PPP/PD Cell in CWC under the guidance and supervision of
Chairman, CWC.

Accordingly, a PPP/PD Cell has been created in PMO, CWC for development of NIP
Projects with following objectives:

a. Development of investible projects in coordination between the Central

Government and State Government and thereby grow the pipeline of investible
projects in India and in turn increase private investment.

b. To identify issues that needs to be resolved in order to attract and finalize the
investments and put forth these before Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee
(IMSC).

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Member, WP&P, CWC and Chief Engineer, PMO, CWC Visited the Project
Site on 10.12.2021 to review the progress of works in respect of Relining of
Rajasthan Feeder from RD 179000 ft to 496000 ft and Sirhind Feeder from
RD 119700ft to 447927ft.

, Jharkhand from 22 February, 2022 to 25 February, 2022

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Chief Engineer, PMO, CWC and Director, Monitoring (North), CWC

Visited the Project Site to review the progress of Subarnarekha
Project, Jharkhand from 22 February, 2022 to 25 February, 2022

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CHAPTER-IX

PLANT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING

AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
9.1 PLANT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

Control Board (CB) and Plant & Machinery (P&M) Directorate (On merger of P&M
Directorate with Control Board and transfer of work of Construction Machinery
Consultancy Directorate) formerly under the Central Mechanical Organization (CMO),
is presently under the Performance Overview & Management Improvement
Organization (POMIO) of CWC. CB&P&M Directorate is actively involved in the
following activities:

1) Techno-economic appraisal of Major & Multipurpose Irrigation and Hydro-Electric

Projects

a) Construction Schedule of the project

b) Construction Methodology as per latest available national and international
standards
c) Construction Plant & Equipment Planning
d) Cycle Time Analysis of Critical Activities in the project construction
e) Deployment Schedule of Plant & Equipment

2) Consultancy in preparation of chapter on “Construction Methodology and

Equipment Planning" of Detailed Project Report (DPR).

3) Performance evaluation of Construction Equipment

4) Providing assistance to Projects/States in procurement and disposal of heavy earth

moving and construction equipment by way of tender evaluation, fixing reserve
price/transfer value of equipment.

5) Providing technical assistance to Mechanical Engineering Department (MED-18),

Bureau of Indian Standards and advice the preparation of BIS/IS code for new
construction equipments by updating of the old BIS/IS code.

9.2 Project Appraisal

During the year, 12(twelve) project reports of Major & Multipurpose Irrigation Project
and Hydro-Electric Power of various states of the country as well as international projects

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were techno-economically examined from the Construction Scheduling, Plant Planning &
other aspects. Out of these 12 (twelve), 03 projects reports were considered acceptable
from plant planning & other aspects including one international project and 02 (two)
projects were returned to Project Authorities due to various shortfalls.

State Projects:

Sl.
Project Name State Outcome
No.
Cleared; With provision of Rs 284.40 Lakh
kept under Q. Spl. T&P were found
Dugar Hydro Electric Himachal
1 acceptable and project was cleared from
Project (449 MW) Pradesh
plant planning aspect, clearance conveyed to
PA(N) Dte. vide letter dated 08-07-2021
Cleared; With provision of Rs 289.53 Lakh
Standalone kept under Q. Spl. T&P were found
Pinnapuram Pumped Andhra acceptable and project was cleared from
2
Storage Project Pradesh plant planning aspect, clearance conveyed to
(1200 MW) PAC Dte. Central Electricity Authority vide
letter dated 12-10-2021

International Projects:

Sl.
Project Name Country Outcome
No.
Cleared; With provision of Rs 238.26
Lakh kept under Q. Spl. T&P were
found acceptable and project was
3 Shatoot Storage Scheme Afghanistan
cleared from plant planning aspect,
clearance conveyed to Director, PA (S)
Dte. vide letter dated 03-12-2021
Comments Issued to Managing
Punatsanchuu-I Hydro
Director Punatsangchhu-I
4 Electric Project (1200 Bhutan
Hydroelectric Project Authority
MW)
Bhutan vide letter dated 13.10.2021

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9.3 Consultancy

No consultancy work for equipment planning in Irrigation and Multipurpose project

was taken up during the Year 2021-22.

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CHAPTER-X

INTER-STATE MATTERS

10.1 Inter-State River Water Disputes

CWC provides technical assistance to DoWR, RD&GR, MoJS to settle water related
disputes among the States amicably through negotiations. During the year 2021-22, a
number of references were received in CWC involving various States. These references
were examined and comments/views of CWC were communicated to concerned
authorities. The details of some important reference and action taken thereof have been
given in subsequent paras.

10.1.1 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, a three Member Supervisory Committee was constituted by MoWR, RD & GR to
supervise the operation of Babhali Barrage vide its O.M. dated 24th October 2013. The
composition of the Committee is as under:

(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.

Later as per order of the Hon‟ble Supreme Court, the composition of Committee was
modified to include the representative of Telangana also.

Powers and functions of the Committee as laid down by Hon‟ble Court are as follows:

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

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ii) The Committee shall ensure that;

a) Maharashtra maintains storage capacity of the Babhali Barrage at 2.74 TMC of
water out of the allocation of 60 TMC given to Maharashtra for new projects
under the agreement dated 06.10.1975.
b) The gates of Babhali Barrage will remain lifted during the monsoon season,
i.e. July 01 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
should not exceed 2.74 TMC of which 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.
e) Maharashtra releases 0.6 TMC of water to A.P. on 1st March every year.

Five meetings of Supervisory Committee have been held on 27.02.2014, 30.06.2014,

17.10.2014, 04.02.2015 and 23.06.2016. No meeting of the Committee was held during the
year 2021-22. However, as per direction of Member (WP&P), CWC and Chairman of
Supervisory Committee on Babhali Barrage, the opening and lowering of the gates at the
beginning and end of monsoon period and releasing of the water on 1st March as per the
order of the Supreme Court were carried out during 2021-22.

10.1.2 Mahanadi River Water Dispute

On the complaint of State of Odisha under Section 3 of ISRWD Act, 1956, a Negotiation
Committee was constituted by MoWR, RD & GR for resolution of the Mahanadi River
Water Dispute on 19.01.2017. Negotiation Committee comprises of members from Basin
States and concerned Ministries of Central Government, CWC, IMD and NIH with
specified Terms of Reference. Two meetings of the Negotiation Committee were held on
28.02.2017 and 22.05.2017. However, the State of Odisha did not participate in the 2nd
meeting of the Negotiation Committee. Both the States, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, also
did not provide the requisite data to the Committee. On the basis of available data, the
Negotiation Committee prepared its report and submitted the same to MoWR, RD &
GR.

Later, the State of Odisha has filed an Original Suit (No 1 of 2017) on the Mahanadi
Water dispute before Hon‟ble Supreme Court. The final hearing of the case was

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concluded on 23.01.2018. In the final hearing, the Original Suit was disposed off and
direction was given to Central Government for constitution of Water Dispute Tribunal
for adjudication of the water dispute between the party States within a period of one
month from the date of order. Accordingly, MoWR, RD & GR constituted the Mahanadi
Water Disputes Tribunal vide its notification dated 12/03/2018. The complaint of the
states of Odisha and Jharkhand has been referred to the Tribunal. The matter is under
adjudication in the Tribunal.

10.1.3 Vansadhara River Water Dispute:

The State of Orissa filed a complaint under Section 3 of the Inter-State River Water
Disputes Act, 1956 with the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India on
14.02.2006 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. 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 24.02.2010 and the
complaint of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh were referred to the Tribunal by the Central
Government.
The Tribunal has submitted a report and decision under Section 5(2) of the Act on
13.09.2017. The report of the Tribunal was examined in CWC and certain issues
requiring clarifications from Tribunal were identified and submitted to MoWR, RD &
GR in November 2017. Accordingly, the Central Government has filed a reference
under Section 5(3) of the ISRWD Act, 1956 on 12.12.2017. VWDT has submitted the
further report under section 5(3) of ISRWD Act, 1956 to Central Govt. on 21.06.2021.
Govt. of Odisha has filed an SLP in Hon‟ble Supreme Court seeking not to publish the
Award. The Tribunal has been dissolved vide Gazette Notification no. S.O. 1051(E)
dated 09.03.2022.

10.1.4 Mahadayi Disputes Water Tribunal:

The Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal was constituted in November, 2010 under the
provisions of the ISRWD Act, 1956 for adjudication of water disputes among party
States i.e. Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra in respect of Mahadayi basin. Report-cum-
Decision of Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal was submitted to Central Government
on 14th August, 2018 under section 5(2) of ISRWD Act, 1956. The report of the Tribunal
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under Section 5(3) of the said Act were identified and submitted to DoWR, RD & GR.
The State of Maharashtra, the State of Karnataka and the State of Goa have filed SLP(C)
No. 32517/2018, 33018/2018, 19312/2019 respectively against the Report-cum-final
decision dated the 14th August, 2018 of the Tribunal in the Hon‟ble Supreme Court.
Subsequently, as per the Hon‟ble Supreme Court direction given on 20 th February, 2020
on disposing I.A. No. 109720/2019 in SLP No.33018/2018, Central Government
published Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal Award dated 14.08.2018 in the Gazette of
India on 27.02.2020 (http://egazette.nic.in/writeReadData/2020/216437.pdf). The term
of the Tribunal has been extended for a further period of one year w.e.f. 20.08.2021 to
submit its further report under Section 5(3) of ISRWD Act, 1956.

10.1.5 Dispute related to Tilaiya Dhadhar Diversion Scheme:

The State of Bihar filed a complaint under Section 3 of the Inter-State River Water
Disputes Act, 1956 with the DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS Government of India on 04.01.2018
seeking constitution of an Inter-State Water Disputes Tribunal and to refer the dispute
related to Tilaiya Dhadhar Diversion Scheme between the States of Bihar and Jharkhand
for adjudication.

In order to resolve the dispute, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS has constituted a Negotiation
Committee under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CWC on 06.01.2020 for resolution of
the dispute. Negotiation Committee held three meetings on 13.02.2020, 23.06.2020 and
01.10.2020 respectively. Officials from DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS, CWC, Damodar Valley
Corporation (DVC) and the State Governments of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal
participated in the meeting. Due to the firm stand taken by Govt. of Jharkhand, no
fruitful settlement of the dispute could be achieved. The Govt. of Jharkhand is not
agreeing to spare any amount of water to Bihar State for the Tilaiya Dhadhar Diversion
Scheme. Negotiation Committee submitted final report to DoWR, RD & GR on dated
12.10.2020 and requested to consider constitution of Tribunal for settlement of the
dispute.

10.1.6 Facilitation of collaborative activities between CWC and CPR:

The MoJS Research Chair (formerly MoWR Research Chair) on „Water Conflicts and
Governance‟ at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has commenced from October
2018. A MoU to establish the Research Chair was signed between DoWR, RD & GR and

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CPR in August 2018. The MoU provides for a Management Committee headed by
Chairman, CWC to advise the Research Chair.

The Research Chair has a mandate to pursue independent and evidence-based research
to inform policy making, and enabling institutional transformation towards addressing
the evolving challenges in India‟s water sector. The Research Chair will also help foster
an enduring CPR-CWC collaborative research relationship, beginning with a forum for
dialogue on contemporary water sector issues and challenges. CWC has assisted the
Research Chair in organising a „Roundtable of States‟ on March 6, 2019 at CWC
Headquarters, Sewa Bhawan to discuss the challenges of interstate river water
governance in the country.

The Third meeting of the Management Committee of the MoJS Research Chair was held
on 8th September, 2021 under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CWC. The discussions
held during the meeting are as under:

 Annual Report (Consolidated) Report of the MoJS Research Chair for advice and
inputs to the Research Chair.
 The Proposed Activities under the Renewable Proposal 2021-26 prepared as per
the Recommendation of the Second Management Committee Meeting.
 Publication and the dissemination of the research output.

The draft documents, “Updated compilation of interstate river water cooperation

agreements 2021” and “A synthesis paper on India‟s interstate river water cooperation
track record” submitted by Research Chair were examined and comments on the same
were furnished in September 2021.

10.1.7 Inter-State River Water Disputes Rules:

The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Lok
Sabha on 31.07.2019 and will be taken up for consideration in the Rajya Sabha in due
course.

Pursuant to enactment of the ISRWD (Amendment) Bill, Rules would be required to be

framed to give effect to its provisions. In this regard, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS

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constituted a Committee on 15.10.2019 under the Chairmanship of Member (WP&P),

CWC for framing the draft Rules by amending the existing Inter-State River Water
Disputes Rules, 1959 (last amended in January 2011) .

Accordingly, the Committee held four meetings during which detailed discussions
were held on various Sections & Sub-Sections of the ISRWD (Amendment) Bill, 2019 as
well as of the existing ISRWD Rules. Based on the decisions taken during the four
meetings of the Committee and suggestions/ views of Committee Members, a draft of
the amended rules has been finalized on 18.03.2020 and submitted to DoWR, RD & GR
for further needful action.

10.1.8 Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal:

The Central Government vide Notification number S.O. 451(E) dated 02.04.2004 has
constituted Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT) for adjudicating dispute between
the States of Maharashtra, Karnataka and erstwhile Andhra Pradesh under Section 4 of
the Inter-State River Water Dispute (ISRWD) Act, 1956. The Tribunal has given its
report and decision under Section 5(2) of the Act on 30.12.2010. The party States and the
Central Government sought further clarification from the Tribunal under Section 5(3) of
the Act. However, State of Andhra Pradesh (AP) filed in March, 2011 a Special Leave
Petition (SLP (Civil) No. 10498/2011) before the Hon‟ble Supreme Court against the
States of Karnataka and Maharashtra under Article 139 of Constitution of India,
challenging the decision of KWDT-II dated 30.12.2010 on various grounds. Tribunal in
the mean-time has forwarded report on 29th November, 2013 under Section 5(3) of the
ISRWD Act, 1956; recommending allocating of water amongst the States of Andhra
Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. However, on account of stay by Supreme Court
vide its order dated 16.09.2011, the award could not be published in the Official Gazette
in terms of Section 6(1) of the ISRWD Act, 1956, yet. The matter of KWDT-II is still sub-
judice before the Hon‟ble Supreme Court. The Ministry vide its notification dated
15.05.2014 extended the tenure of the Tribunal for two years or until further order
whichever is earlier with effect from 01.08.2014 in exercise of the powers conferred by
the sub-Section 3 of Section 5 of the ISRWD Act, 1956 so as to address the Terms of
Reference (TOR) specified in clauses (a) and (b) of the Section 89 of Andhra Pradesh
Reorganization Act, 2014. Further, on request of KWDT-II, in exercise of the powers
conferred under the provision to sub-section (3) of section 5 of the Inter-State River
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20.07.2021 extended the period of submission of report and decision by the KWDT-II for
a period of one year with effect from 1st August, 2021.

10.1.9 Pennaiyar River Water Dispute:

Govt. of Tamil Nadu has submitted complaint dated 30.11.2019 to the Central
Government under Section 3 of Inter State River Water Dispute Act, 1956 with respect
to the use, distribution and control of the Inter-State River Pennaiyar and its tributaries
with request for constitution of a Tribunal under section 4 of the Act. Accordingly,
DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti constituted a Negotiation Committee vide
Office Memorandum dated 20.01.2020 under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Central
Water Commission under Section 4 of the ISRWD Act, 1956. Two meetings of the
negotiation committee were held. Second meeting of the Negotiation Committee was
held on 07.07.2020. The Negotiation Committee was of the considered view that any
further negotiations by this Committee would not be useful and as such, no further
meetings of the Committee are proposed. Accordingly, the Negotiation committee
submitted its report to DoWR, RD & GR on 31.07.2020. DoWR, RD & GR vide letter
dated 03.03.2021 sought additional information for taking further action in the matter.
CWC vide its letter dated 16.03.2021 requested party States i.e. State of Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and UT of Puducherry to furnish the information. The
same is still awaited.

10.2 Publishing of Important Documents Related to Inter State

Matters in Public Domain:

A large volume of information related to inter-state issues are available in different

directorates of CWC. This includes reports of Tribunal, important judicial decisions,
decisions of Central Government etc. CWC has compiled various such important
documents and published on CWC website on Public Domain. Some of these
documents available on CWC website are as under:

1. Report of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (Vol.-I to Vol.-V)

2. Supreme Court Order dated 09.12.2016 regarding Cauvery Water Disputes
Tribunal
3. Supreme Court Order dated 16.02.2018 regarding Cauvery Water Disputes
Tribunal
4. Further Report of Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (1980)
5. Report of Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-I (1973) (Vol.-I to Vol.-III)

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6. Further Report of Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-I (1976)

7. Report of Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-II (2010)
8. Further Report of Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-II (2013)
9. Final Order and Decision of the Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal
10. Further Report of the Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal (1979) (Vol.-I & II)
11. Report of Ravi- Beas Water Tribunal Report (1987)
12. Report of Vamsadhara Water Dispute Tribunal (Vol.-I to Vol.-III)
13. Report of Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (Vol.-I to Vol.-IV)
14. Report of Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (Vol.-I to Vol.-XII)
15. Decision of Cabinet Committee on dependability of projects

Further, CWC, publication titled “Legal Instruments on Rivers in India” was first
brought out during 1995-1997 in the following form:

Vol I : Constitutional provisions, Central Laws.

Important notifications under Central Laws
Vol II : Awards of inter-State water dispute Tribunal.

Vol III : Agreements on Interstate rivers, Important

notifications under these agreements.
Vol IV : International agreements and treaties,
Important notifications under these
agreements and treaties.

The publication titled „Legal Instruments on Rivers in India (Vol. II)- Awards of Inter-
State Water Disputes Tribunal‟ was revised and updated in 2018 and „Legal Instruments
on Rivers in India (Vol. III) - Agreements on Inter-State Rivers‟ was revised and
updated in 2015 in two parts namely „Legal Instruments of Rivers in India (Volume-III)
– Part-I‟ containing Inter-State River Water Agreements on water sharing and project
implementation in respect of Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra Basins and „Legal
Instruments of Rivers in India (Volume-III) – Part-II‟ containing Inter-State River Water
Agreements on water sharing and project implementation in respect of Peninsular
rivers. Above mentioned documents are available on CWC website.

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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 was 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 was 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. 2024.046 crores up to March, 2020 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 and
Jharkhand. 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 the 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
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cater for the irrigation needs of large parts of chronic scarcity affected areas in Shahdol,
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. 1.50
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.

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

(A) Revised Cost Estimate of Bnasagar Dam Project:

A Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Chairman, CWC to

work out the cost of Bansagar including the cost of Rehabilitation and related issues
of O&M Cost by MoWR, RD & GR on 02.06.2015.
The Committee circulated its draft report of “Apportionment of cost of
Bansagar Multipurpose Project and Rationalization of operation & Maintenance
Expenditure” to all concerned for their views/observation. The report of the
Committee could not be finalized due to divergent views of the States.
Subsequently a meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary, MoWR, RD
& GR on 09.03.2018 to discuss the draft report of “Apportionment of cost of
Bansagar Multipurpose Project and Rationalization of operation & Maintenance
Expenditure”. During this meeting following decision were taken:
(i) Capital Expenditure incurred on Bansagar project (Unit-1) upto March-2015 was
treated as the capital cost.
(ii) O&M cost is to be fixed @45.00 Cr per annum from 2015-16 to 2017-18 (for 3 years).
(iii) A Committee will be constituted by MoWR, RD&GR comprising representative of
the party States and the Ministry to assess the realistic manpower required for the
O&M works of Bansagar project, decide the O&M cost for the next ten years from
2018-19 onwards and review the status of work charged and daily wages employees
and take appropriate decision to reduce their numbers.

(B) : Proposal for O&M set up required after completion of the Dam :
As per decision taken in the meeting, held under the Chairmanship of
Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS on 09.03.2018, a Committee was constituted by
DoWR, RD&GR, MoJS under the Chairmanship of Commissioner (CAD), DoWR,
RD&GR, MoJS by vide letter dt. 22.04.2020.

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The final report of the Committee was submitted on 9.11.2020 and accepted
by all beneficiaries States (MP, UP & Bihar). The main decisions of this meeting are:
(i) The sharable O&M establishment setup of Bansagar dam shall comprise of one
Division for Civil works and one Division for Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) works.
Each Division shall comprise of two Sub-Divisions, and total number of Sub-
Divisions shall thus be limited to four.
(ii) The maximum manpower strength for Civil-O&M Establishment shall be 91,
including staff strength of Division office, project hospital and project school, and
excluding the staff strength of Circle office and Land Acquisition & Rehabilitation
(LA&R) Set-up.
(iii) The maximum regular manpower strength for E&M-O&M Establishment shall be
40; including staff members of Division office.
(iv) Regarding the work charged and daily wages employees
(a) From 2018-19 till such times the total strength of work-charged and daily wages
employees come down to only 370 (i.e. 45% of 826)

Sharable cost of work (370/N) X C

charged & daily wage Where N is the total strength of work charged &
employee in a particular daily wage employee in the particular year;
year = And C is the Actual expenditure in respect of
total strength of work charged and daily wage
employees in that particular year

(b) For period when the total strength of work charged & daily wage employees is
370 or below:
Sharable cost of work Actual expenditure in respect of total strength
charged & daily wage of work charged and daily wage employees in
employee in a particular that particular year
year =

10.3.2 Betwa River Board

In accordance with the inter-state agreement of 1973 between Uttar Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh, a 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.

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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 its
Members.

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 92nd
meeting of Executive Committee of Betwa River Board was held on 23.07.2021 at New Delhi
under the Chairmanship of Chairman CWC / Executive Committee, BRB.

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 (15 x 3 = 45MW) through Rajghat Hydro Electric
Project which is at the toe of dam on left bank. All 03 (Three) units of Power House were
commissioned during 1999-2000. Power generation during 2021-2022 is 731.01 lakh units.
The cost as well as benefits of the project is to be shared equally by both the States. As per
the Betwa River Board Act 1976, the entire expenditure on Rajghat Dam, Rajghat Power
House and appurtenant works and all other expenditure incurred by the Board is to be
equally shared by both Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh as proposed in the budget of the
Board. The project was completed in June 2005 and is in O&M stage since October, 2005.

The status of contribution made by Govt. of U.P and M.P and expenditure for the
period from 2005-06 to 2021-22 is placed below:

Share of Share of
Budget Contribution Contribution Revenue
M.P U.P Yearly
Allocation made by U.P made by M.P received
Year Govt. Govt. Expenditure
(Rs. in Govt. Govt. (Rs. in
(Rs. in (Rs. in (Rs. in crore)
crore) (Rs. in crore) (Rs. in crore) crore)
crore) crore)
2005-06 4.5 2.25 2.25 - - 0.62 9.499

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2006-07 9.20 4.60 4.60 - - 1.00 11.14

2007-08 9.30 4.65 4.65 6.65 11.406 1.2456 10.55
2008-09 13.50 6.75 6.75 6.755 4.50 1.72 14.85
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 7.82 20.05
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 22.13
2016-17 34.00 17.00 17.00 13.00 10.00 0.59 23.59
2017-18 46.14 23.07 23.07 13.00 14.93 0.41 28.80
2018-19 41.00 20.50 20.50 13.00 18.00 0.59 22.88
2019-20 45.165 22.825 22.825 13.00 9.80 0.59 28.75
2020-21 48.96 24.48 24.48 25.00 14.35 0.51 30.32
2021-22 45.29 22.645 22.645 22.65 14.50

The reservoir (FRL 371.00) filled up to 371.00 m during the year 2021-2022.

10.3.3 Ghaggar Standing Committee

The Ghaggar Standing Committee was constituted in February 1990 to examine and
coordinate the 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 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.

The 32nd meeting of Ghaggar Standing Committee was held under the
chairmanship of Member (RM), CWC at 11.30 AM on 12/10/2021 through video
conferencing in order to discuss the final CWPRS Technical report No.5950 titled
“Mathematical model studies to safely pass flood in river Ghaggar in the States of
Haryana and punjab.” In this meeting it was concluded that:

 Technical report No.5950 titled“Mathematical model studies to safely pass the

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CWPRS, Pune on 21/09/2021 and soft copies were given to the States and hard
copies will also be received by them shortly.
 Short term measures, recommended in case 2(d), which involves widening of
river from 60m-90m at some feasible reaches along with limiting water level rise
to 2 m at both banks by constructing embankments, in model study report is an
optimal solution and needs to be adopted by State Govts.
 State Governments may act appropriately and in time bound manner as per
the recommendations made in the final model study report by CWPRS, Pune.
Duly approved compliance report was sent to EE, UYD, CWC to file the affidavit in
Hon'ble Supreme Court vide letter dated 22-Oct-21. The affifavit has been filed by EE,
UYD, CWC to hon'ble Supreme Court on 02-Nov-21.

10.3.4 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 done 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 93rd meeting of Yamuna Standing Committee (YSC) was held on 18.01.2022 at 10:30
AM under the Chairmanship of Member (RM), CWC cum Chairman, Yamuna Standing
Committee (YSC).

In this meeting Yamuna Standing Committee (YSC) conveyed No objection to the

project “Nav Bharat Udyan – a part of Amrut Bio-Diversity Park” Project at village
Indraprasth near Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, subjected to some conditions.

„Nav Bharat Udyan‟ a part of „AMRUT Bio-diversity Park‟ will come up on 30.0 acres
(appx.) land on the western bank of Yamuna. This Park is a part of ceremonies to
commemorate 75 glorious years of India‟s Independence. It would improve the bio-
diversity in the region and would reduce the pollution level of Yamuna. It would be
environment friendly project. It would provide recreational activities for the public and
at the same time showcasing the “Journey of India” apart from an “Iconic Tower” as the
new symbol of the Capital of India.

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CHAPTER-XI

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
OF WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS

11.1 Environment Management

The Environment Management Organization of CWC is involved in Post Project

Environment (including Social) Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of completed water
resources projects and monitoring of implementation of environmental safeguards
stipulated at the time of granting the environmental clearance to water resources
projects.

11.2 Post Project Environmental (including Social) impact Assessment

study of Completed water resources Projects

Post Project Environmental Evaluation Study has been carried out for three completed
water resources projects of which comprehensive EIA study was not carried out prior to
or during their implementation. The objective of the study is to assess both favourable
and unfavourable effects of the water resource projects and to formulate future
strategies to mitigate the unfavourable impacts to the extent possible. The projects are:

i. Ukai Project (Gujarat)

ii. Eastern Kosi Canal Project (Bihar)
iii. Tawa Project (Madhya Pradesh)
The Post Project EIA Studies have been completed for above three projects during 2021-
22.

11.3 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

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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 water resource projects.

11.4.1 Constitution of NEMCRVP

Member (WP&P), CWC, is the Chairman of NEMCRVP. The representatives from Ministries
of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare; Environment, Forests & Climate Change; Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation; Tribal Affairs; NITI Aayog; CEA
and CWC are Members of the Committee. Chief Engineer (EMO), CWC is the Vice
Chairman and Director (EM), CWC is the Member Secretary of the Committee.
Environmental Management Directorate, CWC, functions as the secretariat of NEMCRVP.

Statewise Projects Under Close Monitoring By NEMCRVP (Total :18)

Uttarakhand (1) Andhra Pradesh (2)
Uttar Pradesh (1)
Manipur (1)
Assam (2)

Maharashtra(3) Chhattisgarh(1)

Goa (1)

Jammu & Kashmir(1)

Madhya Pradesh (2)
Jharkhand (2)
Kerala (1)

Fig.1 (State wise Projects under Close Monitoring by NEMCRVP)

11.4.2 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.

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

and Project Environmental Management Committee (PEMCs).

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CHAPTER-XII

EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE

12.1 External Assistance for Development of Water Resources

External assistance flows into 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 and multipurpose projects. The
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and its
organizations assist the State Governments in tying up for external assistance from
different funding agencies to fill up the resource gaps, both in terms of funds and
technological update for rapid development of the country's water resources.

12.1.1 Role of Central Water Commission

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

1. Providing assistance to the State Govts. for preparation of project proposal for
obtaining external assistance for water sector projects.

2. Techno-economic examination of the projects posed for external assistance and

coordination with State and concerned Departments/Ministries.

12.1.2 Techno- Economic Appraisal & Clearance of Projects

Sixteen Concept Note/ Preliminary Project Report & two Detailed Project Report (DPR)
of externally aided irrigation and multipurpose project have been appraised in CWC
during 2021-22. The details of these 18 projects are as:

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A. Concept Note/ PPR stage

A1. Concept Note/ PPR stage pertains to MoJS

Sl. Receiving
Name of Project Status Remarks
No. Date
1. Small Multipurpose 08.12.2020 The PPR (in DEA format) of Recommended
Reservoirs in Meghalaya the proposal was received
(SMRM) submitted by from DoWR, RD & GR.
Govt. of Meghalaya for CWC has considered and
ADB Funding recommended the proposal to
DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS for
in principle approval in the
6th Screening committee of
CWC on 17.05.2021 with
some subject to condition for
preparation of DPR.

2. Support to Ganga 06.07.2021 PPR of the said proposal (in Observation

Rejuvenation II Submitted DEA format) was received in has been sent
by DoWR RD & GR for CWC through DoWR,RD & to Ministry
World Bank Funding GR vide their e-mail dated
07.07.2021.
The preliminary comments of
the PPR/ Concept note was
conveyed to DoWR, RD & GR
vide letter dated 26.07.2021.
3. West Bengal Accelerated 20.07.2021 PPR of the said proposal (in Pending for
Development of Minor DEA format) was received in compliance
Irrigation Project Phase-II CWC through DoWR, RD & from Project
Submitted by Govt. of GR vide their e-mail dated Authority
West Bengal for World 20.07.2021.
Bank Funding The preliminary comments of
the PPR/ Concept note were
also conveyed to DoWR, RD
& GR vide letter dated
06.08.2021, 09.08.2021 and
10.08.2021.
4. Climate Adaptation in 23.09.2021 PPR of the said proposal (in Pending for
Vennar Sub basin in DEA format) was received in compliance
Cauvery Delta Project 2 CWC through DoWR, RD & from Project
Submitted by Govt. of GR vide their e-mail dated Authority

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Tamil Nadu for ADB 23.09.2021.

Funding The preliminary comments of
the PPR/ Concept note was
conveyed to DoWR, RD & GR
vide letter dated 01.11.2021.
5. Rajasthan Rural water 10.03.2021 Preliminary Project Report Observation
Supply and Fluorosis (PPR) (in DEA format), was has been sent
Mitigation Project (Phase- received from EA& IC Desk, to Ministry
II) submitted by Govt. of
DoWR, RD & GR.
Rajasthan for JICA
funding
6. Isarda - Dausa Water 10.03.2021 Preliminary Project Report Observation
Supply Project submitted (PPR) (in DEA format), was has been sent
by Govt. of Rajasthan received from EA& IC Desk, to Ministry
AFD funding
DoWR, RD & GR.

7. Greater Pynursla 10.03.2021 Preliminary Project Report Observation

Combined Water Supply (PPR) (in DEA format), was has been sent
Scheme submitted by received from EA& IC Desk, to Ministry
Govt. of Meghalaya for
DoWR, RD & GR.
JICA funding

8. Karnataka Rural Drinking 27.01.2022 Preliminary Project Report Observation

Water Supply Project (PPR) (in DEA format), was has been sent
submitted by Govt. of received from EA& IC Desk, to Ministry
Karnataka for World
DoWR, RD & GR.
Bank funding

9. Kerala Sustainable 07.02.2022 Preliminary Project Report Under

Coastal Protection and (PPR) (in DEA format), was Examination
Climate Resilience received from EA& IC Desk,
Planning Project
DoWR, RD & GR.
Submitted by Govt. of
Kerala for ADB Funding
10. Additional Financing for 11.03.2022 Preliminary Project Report Under
Resilient Kerala Program– (PPR) (in DEA format), was Examination
Coastal Protection Project received from EA& IC Desk,
(Phase II) Submitted by
DoWR, RD & GR.
Govt. of Kerala for World
Bank Funding
11. Song Dam Drinking 02.09.2021 The PPR (in DEA format) of Recommended
Water project Submitted the proposal was received by Screening

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by Govt. of Uttarakhand from DoWR, RD & GR. Committee.

for AFD funding CWC has considered and
recommended the proposal to
DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS for
in principle approval in the
7th Screening committee of
CWC on 29.10.2021 with
some subject to condition for
preparation/updation of
DPR.

12 Water Security and 22.02.2022 Preliminary Project Report Observation

Climate Adaptation in (PPR) (in DEA format), was has been sent
Rural India-II (WASCA- received from EA& IC Desk, to Ministry
II) submitted by Ministry
DoWR, RD & GR.
of Rural Development for
GIZ Germany funding

A2) PPR pertaining to Other Line Ministry

Sl. Central Line

Name of Project Status Remarks
No. Ministry
1. Project proposal Ministry of The PPR (in DEA Recommended
titled “Tapi River Housing and format) of the proposal
front and Urban Affairs was received from
DoWR, RD & GR.
Rejuvenation
CWC has considered
Project Phase-I”
and recommended the
submitted by the proposal to DoWR, RD
Govt. of Gujarat & GR, MoJS for in
for World Bank principle approval in
funding the 6th Screening
committee of CWC on
17.05.2021 with some
subject to condition for
preparation of DPR.

2. Project proposal Ministry of The PPR (in DEA Recommended

titled “GEF livable Housing and format) of the proposal
cities in India – Urban Affairs was received from

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Restoration of DoWR, RD & GR.

Biodiversity and CWC has considered
Ecosystem Services and recommended the
proposal to DoWR, RD
in Kadapakkam
& GR, MoJS for in
Lake in Chennai
principle approval in
Kosasthalaiyar the 6th Screening
Basin” submitted committee of CWC on
by Government of 17.05.2021 with some
Tamil Nadu for subject to condition for
ADB funding preparation of DPR.

3. Resilient Kerala Ministry of Preliminary Project Observation

Development Finance Report (PPR) (in DEA has been sent
Programme- Phase format), was received to Ministry
2 (RKDP-2)-
from EA& IC Desk,
Submitted by
DoWR, RD & GR.
Govt. of Kerala for
AFD Funding

4. Providing Water Ministry of Preliminary Project Observation

and Sanitation Housing and Report (PPR) (in DEA has been sent
facilities to five Urban Affairs format), was received to Ministry
towns of Himachal
from EA& IC Desk,
Pradesh namely;
DoWR, RD & GR.
Manali, Palampur,
Bilaspur, Nahan
and Karsog.
Submitted by
Govt. of Himachal
Pradesh for AFD
Funding

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B. DPR/ Feasibility Study Report

Sl.
Name of Project Status Remarks
No.
1 Rejuvenation of Lamphelpat DPR examined and final EA&IC DoWR
water body to alleviate urban comments of CWC were RD&GR
Flooding, providing forwarded to EA&IC Section of accorded in-
sustainable Water Sources for DoWR RD&GR on 09.06.2021. principle
Imphal City and Promoting clearance for
Eco-Tourism, submitted by DPR on
Govt. of Manipur for World 02.07.2021
bank Funding

Estimated Cost: Rs 650 Cr.

2. DPR of the proposal namely Govt. of Andhra Pradesh vide Draft TAC note
“Improvement to their letter dated 15.12.2020 has also been
Swarnamukhi Anicut System” has submitted a proposal prepared and it
(DPR) i.e “Improvement to
under Andhra Pradesh is under
Swarnamukhi Anicut System”
Irrigation & Livelihood consideration.
near Srikalahasti town in
Improvement Project Phase-2 Chittoor district.
(APILIP-II) for JICA funding. The DPR of the same is under
appraisal at various
Estimated Cost: Rs. 60 Cr specialized unit of CWC.
It is proposed to take up the
said project with balance fund
of JICA assistance under the
APILIP-II, which was
considered and accepted by
Advisory Committee of
MoWR, RD & GR on major &
medium irrigation, flood
control and multi-purpose
project during its 135th
meeting held on 12.03.2018.
with an estimated cost of Rs.
2000.00 crore for JICA
assistance

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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. Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department 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
of floods 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 on 12th February 1996,
and it came into force on 5th 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:

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

Committee on Water Resources (JCWR) headed by the respective Water

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Resources Secretary of the two countries was 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 31stJuly to 6th August, 2000. The
first meeting was held during 1st-3rd October 2000, at Kathmandu, Nepal. The
JCWR has met 8 times so far and the last meeting was held on 11th January, 2019
at New Delhi. 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 undertaken at the institutional interactions. Joint
Standing Technical Committee was constituted to coordinate all existing
Committees and sub Committees under JCWR. Chairman, GFCC, Patna has been
nominated as Indian Team Leader and Sr. Jt. Commissioner (Ganga), MoWR as
Member Secretary from Indian side. The first meeting of JSTC was held during
8th - 9th December, 2008 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Chairman
GFCC. The JSTC has met six times so far and the last meeting was held on 9-10th
January, 2019 at New Delhi in which all outstanding technical issues between the
two countries were 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 Indian 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 Inundation and 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. JCIFM
has met 13 times and the last meeting was held during 11th-17th March, 2019 at
Kathmandu, Nepal.

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

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Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal to India in December 1991 on preparation of

Detailed Project Report (DPR) of SaptaKosi High Dam Multipurpose project.
The JTE was constituted, with Member (RM), CWC as Team Leader from the
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 SaptaKosi High Dam and Sun Kosi Multipurpose Projects

b) Forward the approved DPR to respective Governments for acceptance

The last (16th) meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Team of Experts (JTE) on
SaptaKosi high dam Multipurpose Project and Sun Kosi storage-cum-diversion
scheme was held in July, 2019 at New Delhi. Based on the JTE recommendation, an
Inter-Ministerial Meeting (IMM) held on 29th August 2019 has decided to extend the
tenure of JPO-SKSKI beyond 31st August, 2019 till next Indo-Nepal Secretary level
Joint Commission on Water Resources (JCWR) meeting.

13.2.1 Status of projects jointly implemented by India and Nepal

I. SaptaKosi High Dam Multipurpose Project & Sun Kosi Storage-

cum Diversion Scheme, Indo-Nepal

Field investigation studies and preparation of DPR for SaptaKosi 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 has been subsequently extended beyond 31st August, 2019
till next Indo- Nepal Secretary level Joint Commission on Water Resources (JCWR)
meeting.

Preliminary studies of SaptaKosi 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. GCA (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 mainly due to local disturbances in Nepalese territory.

II. Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project

In pursuance of the Mahakali Treaty signed between Governments of India and Nepal
in 1996, India and Nepal jointly undertook investigations & studies and prepared a
Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. However, some
issues between India and Nepal remained unresolved. Later, as per decision taken
during the 3rd meeting of JCWR held in 2008, the Pancheshwar Development Authority
(PDA), a bi--National entity between India and Nepal with its office at Mahendranagar,
Nepal, was constituted vide MoWR O.MNo.Z-14012/3/2013-Ganga/2302-2314 dated
7th August, 2014 to finalise DPR of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project and to undertake
its execution, operation and maintenance. Seven meetings of the Governing Body (GB)
of the PDA have been held so far. The last (7th) meeting was held on 29th Nov, 2019 at
New Delhi, India.

The DPR of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project was prepared/updated by

Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) through M/s WAPCOS Ltd. The final
draft DPR was forwarded to the two Governments in December, 2016 by PDA for their
observations. As there were a number of issues which required further working to
make the DPR mutually acceptable to the two Governments, the PDA, as per the
decision taken by its Governing Body, established a Team of Experts/ Officials (ToE) in
2017 to resolve such issues. Three meetings of the ToE have been held so far. The last
(third) meeting of ToE was held in February, 2019 at Kathmandu, wherein substantial
progress has been made towards resolving issues. The matter has also been discussed at
various other fora during the year 2018-19, including Indo-Nepal Joint Committee on
Irrigation and Flood Management (JCIFM) and Joint Committee on Water Resources
(JCWR).

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 35 hydro-meteorological/ meteorological stations
located in Bhutan maintained by Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), out of which

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only 27 nos. are being funded by Government of 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
reconstituted in August, 1992 with Chief Engineer (B&BBO), CWC, as Team Leader
from Indian Side. However, recently in October 2020, the JET has been re-composed
with Chief Engineer (T&BDBO), CWC as the Team Leader (Indian Side). The Terms of
References 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 35th meetings of Joint Expert Team (JET) was held during 6th– 7thMarch 2019 at Paro,
Bhutan

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

Brahmaputra & Barak Basin (B&BB), MoWR, RD & GR has been constituted in August
2004, between India and Bhutan to discuss and assess the probable causes and effects of
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 has met 9 times and the last meeting was held during 7 th -8th
January, 2020 at Punakha, 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

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Side). So far, six 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 during 12th– 13th September, 2019 at Chalsa, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
Chief Engineer (BBO), CWC is the Team Leader at present.

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.

13.4 Cooperation with China

The Government of India had entered into a MoU with China in the year 2002 for
sharing of hydrological information on Yarlung Zangbo/ 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 Yarlung Zangbo
/Brahmaputra during flood season. The MoU on River Brahmaputra was further
renewed in 2008, 2013 and 2018.

During the visit of the Chinese Premier to India in April, 2005, an another MoU was
signed on 11th April 2005 for supply of hydrological information by China to India in
respect of Langquin Zangbo/ Sutlej river in flood season. The MoU on River Langquin
Zangbo/ Sutlej was further renewed in 2010 and 2015.

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 a Joint Secretary level officer. The 12th meeting of
Expert Level Mechanism was held during 12-13th June, 2019 in Ahmedabad, India. The
special meeting of ELM through DVC was held on 8th September, 2021 for discussion
on agenda, date, venue of 13th ELM etc. and water cooperation related issues with
China.

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13.5 Cooperation with Bangladesh

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. 37th meeting of the JRC was held at New Delhi in March, 2010, wherein
various matters pertaining to cooperation in Water Resources sector with Bangladesh
were discussed.

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.

13.6 BRICS Water Forum & BRICS Water Ministers’ Meet:

Under India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2021, the first BRICS Water Forum was
organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in hybrid mode at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New
Delhi during 16-17 November 2021. During the BRICS Water Forum, the
representatives from the 5 BRICS nations submitted and presented Country Papers on
the following sub-themes:

a. Climate Change Impacts–Challenges and Opportunities in Water sector

b. Technological Innovation in Water Management
c. Addressing the Water, Food and Energy security

The BRICS Water Forum provided a wonderful platform to the presenters and other
participants from the 5 countries to showcase their progress and prowess in-line with
the sub-themes of the event and also in the light of the Sustainable Developmental
Goals (SDG-6). Various ongoing initiatives by the BRICS countries, success stories, case
studies, specific problems encountered, best practices, region-specific issues,
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major chunk of the problems faced by the BRICS countries are similar, while certain
countries facing unique problems owing to their regional settings. The BRICS countries
highlighted the need for the BRICS countries to work shoulder-to-shoulder for capacity
building, technology transfer and knowledge sharing for jointly dealing with the
various issues faced by the water sector.

The BRICS Water Form was followed by the first BRICS Water Ministers’ Meet
on 18thNovember 2021. The Joint Declaration was adopted during the meet showing
utmost mutual trust and future cooperation intent, while committing to future co-
operation to address the water woes of all nations involved. The BRICS countries
stressed that corporation amongst the BRICS countries is the need of the hour for
solving the common problem being faced in the water sector.

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BRICS Water Ministers’ Meet

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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
four major components:
i. Hydrological Observations Monitoring System
ii. Irrigation Census
iii. Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC
iv. Data Bank and Information System

14.2 Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water

Quality and Monitoring of Glacial Lakes

14.2.1 Hydrological Observations

India has a total geographical area of 329 Mha having an annual precipitation of 4000
BCM with wide temporal and spatial variation. From river basin point of view, India
has been divided into 20 river basins. The collection of hydro-meteorological data for all
the river basin in a scientific manner is essential for achieving various objectives 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.

As on April 2021, Central Water Commission is operating a network of 1543

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collect (i) water level, (ii) discharge, (iii) water quality and (iv) Silt. This includes 717
new stations opened during the XII five year Plan. In addition to this, Meteorological
parameters including snow observations are also recorded at some key stations. This
will help in addressing the data requirement of the country more precisely and in better
scientific manner.

As on September 2021, CWC also operates 187 exclusive meteorological observations

stations in various basins in the country

14.2.2 Monitoring of Glacial Lakes/Water Bodies in Himalayan

Region

Glacial lakes are common in the high elevation of glacierized 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 lead to
flash floods in the downstream reaches of lakes, called 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 the 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, an MoU was signed with NRSC, Hyderabad in 2009. As per
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 have more than 50 Ha water
spread area. 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 the years from 2011-2021. Monitoring reports were
prepared and sent to Brahmaputra & Barak Wing, Indus Wing and Flood Management
Wing of DoWR, RD&GR, MoJS and concerned State Governments.

As per the Monitoring Report of 2021, cloud free data of 468 GL/WBs was available
during the monsoon period of 2020. Amongst these, 175 GL/WBs have shown decrease
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change (+/-5%). 58 out of 175 have decreased by more than 20% and 68 out of 158 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.

14.3 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 namely “Coastal
Management Information System (CMIS)” to be implemented by CWC under the Plan
Scheme “Development of Water Resources Information System (DWRIS)” was
approved by Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India. In this regard, it was
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 experience and expertise is needed.
Hence, for implementation and creation of CMIS, it was 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 was
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
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With the approval of Ministry, a tripartite MoU was signed among CWC, IIT Madras
and respective States/UTs (Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry) in Oct, 2016 for
establishment of one coastal data collection site in each participating State/UT over a
period of 2 years. The total estimated cost of above work was Rs 896.05 Lakhs. The
implementation of CMIS in these States expired in June 2019. All the deliverables
enshrined in the MoU was completed and intended targets achieved. All the remaining
payments, as per MoU, was made to IITM, Chennai. Approval for the project proposal
of IIT Madras for extension of the implementation of Coastal Management Information
System (CMIS) in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UT of Puducherry (CMIS) with
an estimated cost of Rs. 414.31 lakhs for a period of one year was received from DoWR,
RD&GR. Accordingly, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
in January 2020 between CWC, IIT Madras and respective states (Kerala, Tamil Nadu
and Puducherry) and an advance payment amounting to Rs 140 lakhs was made to IIT
Madras in February 2020. 1st PMC meeting was held through VC on 21st December,
2020 and 2nd PMC meeting held through VC on 2nd March, 2021. One week online
training on CMIS was conducted during January 2021. Amount paid by CWC in the
second phase of CMIS was Rs.355 lakhs. Establishment of three nos. of coastal data
collection sites (Devanari-Tamil Nadu, Karaikal-Puducherry and Ponnani-Kerala) has
been completed and sites were taken over from the project executor, IITM, Chennai on
31.05.2021. Data collection has been started by CWC from the above sites in the month
of June 2021.

CMIS is also being implemented by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa for
the States of Goa and Southern Maharashtra (for three sites) and by CWPRS Pune in
States of Gujarat and Maharashtra (for two sites). The Competent Authority in DoWR,
RD & GR has approved the Project Proposal of CWPRS, Pune amounting to Rs.695.531
lakh for the implementation of CMIS at 2 sites, 1 in Gujarat and 1 in Northern
Maharashtra. A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CWC as
Project Implementer, CWPRS, Pune as Project Executor and States of Gujarat and
Northern Maharashtra as Project Facilitator was signed in January 2019 for
establishment of one coastal data collection site in each participating State/UT.
Advance payment amounting to Rs 208.66 lakhs for the project was made to CWPRS,
Pune in June 2019. First Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) meeting in this regard
was held at CWPRS, Pune in September, 2019. Establishment of 2 sites, one at Satpati in
North Maharashtra and another at Nanidanti-Motidanti in South Gujarat is in progress
under this project. Second PMC meeting was held via VC on 11.08.2020 and 3rd PMC
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organized viz. Installation and Operation of Coastal Equipments which was organized
in August 2020 and Role, Method and Importance of Coastal Data Collection for CMIS
Activities in North Maharashtra and South Gujarat which was organized in February
2021. Similarly, two Fields trainings have been organized during testing of equipments
and their installation. First year balance payment amounting to Rs.253.62 lakhs has been
made to CWPRS, Pune in the month of June 2021. Third PMC meeting for the
implementation of CMIS in the State of Maharashtra and Gujarat was held through
Video Conferencing on 04.06.2021.Procurement of most of the equipments have been
completed and data collection has been started in this project.

NIO, Goa had shown interest for taking up the role of Project Executor for
implementation of CMIS at 3 sites, 2 in Goa and 1 in Southern Maharashtra. A Tripartite
MoU for the same at an estimated cost of Rs. 1376.60 lakh was signed between CWC as
Project Implementer, NIO, Goa as Project Executer and Government of Maharashtra
and Government of Goa as Project Facilitator in March 2019. Approval for the
revalidation of sanction for making advance payment of Rs.412.98 lakhs to NIO, Goa for
the implementation of Coastal Management Information System (CMIS) at two sites in
the state of Goa and at one site in the State of Maharashtra was received from DoWR,
RD & GR. Accordingly, advance payment of Rs 412.98 lakhs was made to NIO Goa. 1st
Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) meeting in this regard was held at NIO, Goa in
January 2020. Establishment of three sites i.e. Tarkali-Malvan in South Maharashtra,
Calangute-Baga coast in North Goa and Varca-Benaulium in South Goa is in progress
under this project. Second PMC meeting was held via VC on 16.06.2020 and 3rd PMC
meeting was held via VC on 03.02.2021. First Training in the form of Webinar was
conducted by NIO, Goa on 25.09.2020. Bathymetry, beach profiling, shoreline change,
coastal sediment Coastal bed sediments, suspended sediment and beach sediment
measurements are being conducted as per schedule. The procurement of various
equipments is under progress. Fourth PMC meeting for the implementation of CMIS in
the State of Maharashtra and Goa was held in Goa on 08.03.2022.

14.4 Computerisation Activities in CWC

Software Management in Central Water Commission is a sub-component of Data Bank

and Information System of Memorandum for Expenditure Finance Committee for
“Development of Water Resources Information System” for Finance Commission
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CWC„s requirement of IT hardware/ software and IT services. Presently, the Local Area
Network of CWC comprises around 6000 nos. IT equipment and 1000 nos. networking
nodes located in Sewa Bhawan premises.

Software Management Directorate of Central Water Commission is in existence for

more than 25 years and its domain is increasing day by day as all the IT related works
are delivered by the way of technology support to the end users of CWC (HQ as well as
Regional Offices). Domain refers to the industry or activity sector in which an
organization performs day to day business transactions and technology refers to hands-
on experience of a particular information technology, for instance, system and database
administration, programming, and networking. SM Dte., Central Water Commission
has been equipped with domain as well as technological experience to deal with any
upcoming challenges involving own officers and outsourced officials to cater to the
need as and when required. The existing IT resources in CWC need regular up-
gradation and upkeep to match with the technological development in the field of
Information technology which needs to be embraced at organizational level in a very
dynamic manner. Strengthening of the IT hardware/ software/ network resources is a
continual activity. In addition, contemporary thrust has been to promote e-governance
activities in CWC in line with focus of Government of India.
The major activities in this regard during 2021-22 were as under:

1. Maintenance and Management of the existing IT hardware/ software/ network

resources in CWC.
2. Implementation of Human Resources Management System (eHRMSDoPT) and
SANDES in CWC
3. Award of work for AMC of CWC website.
4. Successful installation and commissioning of DC-DR system at CWC HQ and Pune.
5. Procurement of IT consumables as per requirement of office.
6. Procurement and distribution of Laptop for CWC officers through GeM portal.
7. Processing case and tendering on GeM portal for procurement of 100 computers for
CWC.
8. Management of strong IT helpdesk to resolve e-governance related issues of all
CWC users in CWC HQ and all regional offices.
9. Procurement of other IT T&P items as per requisition.
10. Implementation of SPARROW for Group C employees.
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12. Management of APAR management system for the employees who are not yet in
SPARROW.
13. Management of hardware and software component of AEBAS (AADHAAR
Enabled Biometric Attendance System).
14. Maintenance and management of Data center in SMD which is being used for
hosting portals during development stage and providing secure internet to CWC
users.
15. Processing Tender for AMC of Development of Workflow based System and
Dashboard for Project Appraisal Management System (ePAMS).
16. Arranging to provide APIs for Open Govt. Data Platform (OGD).
17. Management of DGQI report card of DGQI 2.0 for CWC prepared by NITI Aayog.
18. Integrated Water and Crop Information and Management System (IWCIMS)
Advisory and Monitoring Committee - Compilation of project details documents
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4. Physical and Financial Progress during FY 2021-22:

(Rs in Lakhs)
Actual
Cumulativ % of
Expenditur
Budgetary e expenditur
RE e for the Remarks
Sub-Head Expenditur e up to the
2021-22 month
e up to the month
March,
month against BE
2022
Major Head -2701: Major and Medium Irrigation
80.800.11- Development of Water Resources Information System
Purchase of T&P
11.00.13 -OE 19.00 0 18.68 98.32 %
items
Hiring of
11.00.27 - MW 50.00 3.32 35.69 71.38 % Manpower &
MTNL Bills
11.00.28
Hiring of
Professional 10.00 0 9.72 97.20 %
Manpower
Services
Major Head -4701 : Capital Outlay on Medium Irrigation
80.800.06- Development of Water Resources Information System
06.00.52- Purchase of T&P
0 0 0 0
M&E articles.
Major Head -2701: Information Technology
80.800.11- Development of Water Resources Information System
Purchase of T&P
items, Software
11.99.13 -OE 169.00 7.28 167.06 98.85 %
and IT
consumables.
Maintenance of
11.99.27 - MW 39.70 0 38.87 97.90 % e-governance
activity etc
Major Head -4701 : Information Technology
80.800.06- Development of Water Resources Information System
06.99.52- Purchase of T&P
13.65 0 0 0
M&E articles
Total 301.35 10.6 270.02 89.60 %

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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 the field of water resources. 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, and workshops etc., held both within and outside the
country. Further, CWC provides support to other professional organisations and
societies and co-sponsors of the National level seminars, conferences, workshops etc. in
the field of water resources. 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 under Central Water Commission, which is attached
office of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal
Shakti is functioning as “Centre of Excellence” in field of training and capacity building
of Water Resources Professionals. NWA has an enriched pool of faculty, Central Water
Engineering Services officers are major resource pool imparting training with focus on
applied learning concepts coupled with guest faculty drawn from multi-dimensional,
multi-organizational, multi-disciplinary serving & retired professionals.

The NWA, Pune is Central Training Institute (CTI) mandated to conduct Induction
Training Program to Central Water Engineering Services Group „A‟ & Group „B‟
Officers and scientific cadre officers; Mandatory Cadre Training Programs for CWES
Group A & Group B Officers; Capacity Building for Stakeholders in field of Water
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professionals from State Government/Central Government/ PSUs & Private etc.); core
area trainings; training on areas of emerging technologies, purpose-oriented trainings;
Mass Awareness Programs for School Teachers; NGOs, Media, PRI etc; Demand Based
Programs for Indian and Foreign Nationals etc. In addition, objectives of the Academy
include assistance to State Government institutes for their specific training needs and
collaboration with international agencies like WMO, COMET, and ICID etc. for training
& other purposes.

In addition to the above, training programs are also being conducted focusing on
cutting-edge technology areas which includes analysis & design of structure of water
resources projects including hydropower projects, mathematical modelling for flood
management and overall management of water sector. NWA, for over last 34 years, is
addressing the wider training needs of water resources professionals both technical
(Engineering) and non-technical (non-Engineering). In its national role, the NWA is
concentrating on conducting training courses for all water sector professionals, in the
specialized and emerging areas. Major beneficiaries of these programs are State Govt.
officers, officers of Central Water Commission, Central Organisations, School Teachers,
Media Professionals, NGOs & Panchayat Raj functionaries, Foreign Nationals 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 Organization (WMO), and is conducting Distance Learning
Programs on the topics of Hydraulics, Hydrological Sciences and Hydrometeorology in
association with WMO for Asian countries.

15.3 Progress of Training Activities

Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, NWA had suspended training programme mid-
way and also had cancelled a few already announced programmes in March 2020.
However, in view of the importance of capacity building, NWA administration decided
to continue delivering their services on virtual mode during COVID-19 pandemic.
NWA quickly shifted its activities to Distance Learning Mode by adopting very simple
and easily available tools. Popular platforms like Google Classroom and YouTube were
chosen for posting the courses/ programs. For interaction and resolving technical
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Since its inception in the year 1988, NWA has conducted a total of 832 training
programs up to 31st March 2022 and trained total 41144 officers. During the year 2020-
22, 86 training programs through Distance Learning were conducted at National Water
Academy, CWC, Pune. 14973 officers have been trained in these programs with 11605
man-weeks of training.

Course name No. of Beneficiaries

Courses
Technical Trainings 27 5374
Drainage & Watershed Modelling; Flood Forecasting
& Mike Modelling; Hydro-meteorological observation,
Irrigation Planning & preparation of DPR; Flood
Assest Mapping; Project Hydrology; Irrigation Asset
Mapping using GIS; Flood Forecasting, Modelling &
Disaster Management; Andriod App Development;
Hydrologic Modelling System HEC-HMS; Google
Earth Engine; Financial, Procurement & Contract
Management; River Analysis System (HEC-RAS);
NCCPIM; Workshop on PIM; Big Data application in
WRs & Hydro-informatics; Python Programming & its
application in WRM; Land use Land Cover Mapping
using Remote Sensing
Cadre Trainings 4 170
MCTP SRA; MCTP JEs of BB; MCTP JTS; MCTP AD-
I/SDE

Faculty Development 1 20
Building Competencies in Personnel Excellence
(Through AOL)

Water Policy Issues 17 2248

Webinar Series on “International Water Cooperation in
India ” – 17 Webinars (period 07 June 21 to 27 Sept
2021) successfully conducted

Non - Technical Trainings 4 523

Writing of APAR for CWES Officers; Smart Working
MS Office Tools; Awareness Generation Exercise on
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013; Dr B
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Power Policy and Water Resources Development in

India

Mass Awareness Trainings 32 6547

For School Teachers and DIET Faculty, Media
Professionals from all the States and UTs, PRI
representatives etc.
International Training 1 91
As Regional Training Centre of WMO
Total 86 14973

Hon‟ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reviewed the
activities of National Water Academy (even when he was recuperating from Corona
virus) on 23rd July 2020 and praised the efforts of the NWA officials especially for
adopting and expanding effectively during pandemic situation. He further directed to
take up awareness programmes up to Gram Panchayat level for which due actions have
been taken and programs are being launched.

The list of training courses, workshops and seminars organized / conducted/

coordinated by Training Unit of CWC and by NWA during 2020-21 are given at
Annexure – 15.1 and Annexure 15.2 respectively.

15.4 Other Important Activities/ Achievement of NWA

A. New Areas of Training

I. Irrigation Planning Aspects for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports

II. Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance
III. Webinar Series on International Water Cooperation in Water Sector of India
IV. Flood Forecasting, Modelling and Disaster Management
V. Hydrologic Modelling System HEC-HMS
VI. Google Earth Engine and its Application in Water Resources Management
VII. River Analysis System (HEC-RAS)
VIII. Introduction to Python Programming and its Application in Water Resources
Sector
IX. National Certificate Course on Participatory Irrigation Management (Hindi and
English Version) : As per the directions of DoWR, RD & GR, NWA has been
assigned with the responsibility of starting the CCPIM in association with Indian
Network on Participatory Irrigation Management (IndiaNPIM). The course will

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be conducted in on-line mode, modules will be uploaded in English and Hindi.

The course is aimed to fulfill the long-standing need of PIM literacy amongst
farmers and Government field functionaries engaged in implementing PIM
through formation and strengthening of Water User Associations.
X. Big Data applications in water resources and hydro informatics
XI. Legal and Institutional Framework for Dam Safety in India‟
XII. Land Use Land Cover Mapping Using Remote Sensing
XIII. “Water Insight/ जल अंतर्दृष्टि – Talk by Eminent Water Experts” _ Considering
that India‟s Water sector is facing huge challenges in respect of providing it in
sufficient quantity to the users – of requisite quality – and in the time of their
need. Such situation has always been so though with different issues, different
actors, different solutions which sometimes resolved fully, sometimes partially
and may be sometimes couldn‟t cross bureaucratic hassles. Officers of Central
Water Engineering Services have always been main actors or sometimes side
actors in facing Water sector issues domestically or with neighboring countries.
Veteran CWES Officers have a long rich experience in various facets of water
sector including technological, managerial, and administrative aspects and
sharing of which with working With this objective “Water Insight/ जल अंतर्दृष्टि
– Talk by Eminent Water Experts” CWES Officials has been started considering
this would be of immense benefit to the sector and will equip the Officials to deal
with various situations using your experiences more effectively. In this
background, NWA commenced with Weekly webinar talk series titled as “Water
Insight/ जल अंतर्दृष्टि – Talk by Eminent Water Experts”. One experience sharing
on day of Week at 1100 hrs, preferably of 90 minutes followed by interaction
with participants. Webinar is being held in on-line mode using CISCO Webex
meeting platform. Total of 18 series have been planned, till March 2022 Series
have been successfully completed.

Shri A B Pandya, Former Chairman, https://youtu.be/HXTA2nBSzyU

CWC

Shri Chetan Pandit,Former Member, https://youtu.be/7Lp8lhu_tUQ

CWC

Dr D V Thareja, Former Member, CWC https://youtu.be/0r2a2Fc0E9Y

B) Linkages

1. National Water Academy, Pune has been identified as Nodal Agency for conducting
Mid Career Training Program (MCTP) for CWES Group A officers. Accordingly,
NWA has collaboration with national and international organizations as below;

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i. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

ii. Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee
iii. Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru
iv. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
v. Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
vi. Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
vii. IHE- Delft, The Netherlands

Other National & International Collaborations are

i. International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage

ii. World Meteorological Organisation, COMET UCAR
iii. World Bank (NHP, DRIP)
iv. India-EU Water Partnership
v. IHE – Delft
vi. Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Scheme of MEA for developing
countries
vii. Royal Government of Bhutan

2. Representation of NWA:

i. Governing Council/ TAC: HIRMI, Kurukshetra; WALMI, Aurangabad; IMTI,

Trichy; NERIWALM, Tezpur; NEHARI, Guwahati
ii. BIS Water Resources division (WRD) 10: Reservoirs & Lakes
iii. National Hydrology Project - HISMG Group
iv. India-EU Water Partnership – PR7 Group
v. International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage – Working Group on
Capacity Development Training & Education

C) WALMIs MEET 2022 - “Synergizing Water Education in India – Joint

Organisers – NWA, Pune and INCID, New Delhi - regarding

In pursuance of the last WALMI Meet held at Pune during 2016 and further, the
role of WALMIs was also discussed in detail during the second meeting of INCID
chaired by Chairman, CWC held online during July and October 2021. The
National Water Academy, CWC, Pune is conducting WALMIs Meet -2022 in on-
line mode. The WALMI Meet 2022 commenced from February 2022. One Week –
one institute are making presentation and discussion are being held in on-line

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mode The Meet will be in on-line mode using the CISCO Webex which will be
facilitated by NWA. Total of 14 Meets were planned, out of the total 14 Meet, till
31st March 2022 six meets were held as given below:

# Name of WALMI/IMTI Date of Meet YouTube Link

1 NERIWALM, Tezpur 22 February 2022 https://youtu.be/F-ctHyhxzIk

2 WALMI, Maharashtra 04 March 2022 https://youtu.be/BZcO8Qw80PU
3 WALMI, Odisha 08 March 2022 https://youtu.be/JyU-GFFP9j0
4 WALMI, Patna 24 March 2022 https://youtu.be/o08I9yoQ5fo
5 IMTI, Trichy 25 March 2022 https://youtu.be/YqanN6Nu9mc
6 WALMI, Karnataka 29 March 2022 https://youtu.be/d7C6xfYGU7g

D) Faculty Development & Exchange

1. The following faculty of NWA, Pune attended DoPT Sponsored Training course
under TDP viz “Introduction to Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)” organized
by Yashada Pune during 09-11 August 2021

i. Shri A K Kharya, Chief Engineer

ii. Shri S N Pande, Director
iii. Shri Milind Panpatil, Director (A&C)
iv. S P Singh, Deputy Director

2. Chief Engineer, NWA delivered lecture on the topic of “WRM – Different

Government Organisations, their Role and Responsibilities” during the Second
Training Program on Integrated Water Resources Management & Sustainable
Habitat for Scientific Technologists organized by IIPA in the on-line mode targeting
Scientist & Technologists working in various scientific institutions of GoI on
08.11.2021.
3. Chief Engineer, NWA delivered a presentation on “Water Security and Climate
Change – a few suggestions” in International Water Security and Climate Change
Conference 2021 on 16th November 2021 at New Delhi.

E) Publications
i. Chief Engineer, NWA Co-chaired the session on “Climate Change Impacts:
Challenges and Opportunities in Water Sector” on 16 November 2021 during the
first BRICS Water Ministers‟ Meet held during 16-18 November 2021
ii. A comprehensive Chapter on “History of Irrigation India” was prepared and
sent to ICID for inclusion publication on Historical Water Sustainability in the
World.

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iii. NWA contributed a paper on “Surface Water Resources of Maharashtra – Potential,

Development and Management Issues”.

F) Summer Internship

Five students from SVNIT, Surat were appointed as Interns for the period of two
months. NWA has brought out two Reports viz.
i. Trend Analysis of Reservoir Storage
ii. Catchment Delineation and Creation of GIS layers

G) Mass Awareness Activities.

1. In addition to the technical

programs and Mandatory Cadre
Training programs, mass
awareness activities are also
taken up by NWA for promoting
Water Conservation and
Management. During the year
2021-22 batches of program on
topic “Overview of Water
Resources Sector of India” were
conducted wherein 3193 school
teachers, faculty of District
Institute of Education and
Training (DIET) and faculty of
Directorate of Technical
Education (DTE) Pan-India
attended the program in
Distance Learning Mode; one
program on the topic “Overview
of Water Resources Sector of India” was conducted for media professionals, wherein
35 media professionals (Print and Electronic) attended the program.

2. As per the directions of the Hon‟ble Union Minister, Ministry of Jal Shakti, it was
emphasized that awareness on overall water Resources scenario as well as its
conservation and management should reach to the grassroot level. Hon‟ble Minister
suggested that, NWA should conduct Mass Awareness Program on “Water
Conservation and Management” for the Zilla Parishad, Block Level and Panchayat
Officials etc., such programs could be conducted in vernacular also. During the year,
2021-22 NWA, Pune in association with WALMI, Odisha conducted Training-cum-

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Webinar on “Water Conservation and Management‟ covering the 10 Agroclimatic

Zones of Odisha through its 10 program. Total of 3330 officials representing PRIs of
ZP, Block Level & Panachayat Officials, Office Bearers of Pani-Panchayat, Farmers
attended these 10 programs.

# Details Dates Duration No of

in Weeks Participants
i. North Western Plateau 11-12 Nov 2021 0.4 267
ii. North Central Plateau 17-21 Nov 2021 0.4 267
iii. North Eastern Plateau 25-26 Nov 2021 0.4 269
iv. East and South Eastern 02-03 Dec 2021 0.4 308
Coastal Plain
v. North Eastern Ghat 09-10 Dec 2021 0.4 263
vi. Eastern Ghat High Land 16-17 Dec 2021 0.4 256
vii. South Easterm Ghat 06-07 Jan 2022 0.4 160
viii. Undulating 13-14 Jan 2022 0.4 384
ix. Western Central Table Land 20-21 Jan 2022 0.4 799
x. Western Central Table 27-28 Jan 2022 0.4 357
Total Participants attended the Program 3330

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H) Visit of Foreign Delegates –

Due to COVID-19 pandemic no physical visit was permitted as per GoI India norms.

I) Distance Learning Program

Fourth International Distance Learning Course in Advanced Topics in Hydraulics,
Hydrological Sciences and Hydrometeorology for Asian Region (WMO RA-II) as RTC
of WMO – 91 officers participated in this Distance Learning Program. .

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CHAPTER-XVI

VIGILANCE

16.1 Disciplinary Cases

The vigilance/ disciplinary cases and complaints received against officers and staff of
CWC was given proper and prompt attention. During the year 2021-22, all new cases
were taken up with the commitment of “Zero Tolerance against Corruption”.

16.2 Observation of Vigilance Awareness Week

Vigilance Awareness Week was observed in CWC (Headquarters) along with all its
field offices from 26th October to 01st November, 2021 with the theme “Independent
India @ 75 : Self Reliance with Integrity”.

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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, Central Water Commission

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 in Table 17.1

Table 17.1

List of Important Committees Represented by Chairman and Members of CWC

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 Chairman, CWC Chairman
Member (D&R) Member
4 National Water Board Chairman, CWC Member
Member (WP&P) Member-
Secretary
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.

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

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

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.
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 High Powered Steering Committee for Chairman, CWC Member
Implementation of National Projects. Member (D&R) Sp. Invitee
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

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

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

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

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 National Committee on Dam Safety(NCDS) Chairman, CWC Chairman
Member(D&R) Vice Chairman
32 National Committee on Seismic Design Member (D&R) Chairman
Parameters of River Valley Projects (NCSDP)
33 Cauvery Technical Committee Chairman, CWC Chairman
34 Betwa River Board Chairman, CWC Member
35 Executive Committee of Betwa River Board Chairman, CWC Chairman
36 Bansagar Control Board Chairman, CWC Member
37 Executive Committee of Bansagar Control Board Chairman, CWC Chairman
38 Governing Body of NERIWALM Chairman, CWC Member
39 Sahibi Standing Committee Member(RM) Chairman
40 Ghaggar Standing Committee Member(RM) Chairman
41 Yamuna Standing Committee Member(RM) Chairman
42 Upper Yamuna River Board Member(WP&P) Chairman
43 Upper Yamuna Review Committee Member(WP&P) Member
Secretary

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

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

44 World Meteorological Organization Member (D&R) Principal

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

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

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

59 Committee of International Commission on Member (D&R) Member

large dams, India (INCOLD)
60 National Environmental Monitoring Committee Member (WP&P) Chairman
for River Valley Projects (NEMCRVP)
61 Programme Advisory Committee, NWA Chairman, CWC Chairman
62 Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) on Member (WP&P) Chairman
North Koel Project
63 Committee on Implementation of Shahpur Member (WP&P) Chairman
Kandi Dam
64 Joint panel of CWC-ICAR Chairman (CWC) Chairman
Member (WP&P) Member
65 Expert Project Review Committee- “Relining of Member (WP&P) Chairman
Sirhind Feeder from RD 119700 to 447927 and
relining of Rajasthan Feeder from RD 179000 to
496000 of Punjab”
66 Steering Committee for implementation of Ken- Member (WP&P) Chairman
Betwa Link Project
67 Expert Committee on Polavaram Project Member (WP&P) Chairman

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 (INCSW) is an apex body to promote,
coordinate and support R&D works related to Surface Water in India. INCSW is headed
by Chairman, CWC with Director WS&RS Directorate & INCSW Sectt., CWC as
Member Secretary. There are 12 members representing DoWR/CWC, CSMRS, CWPRS,
NIH, DST/DSIR/CSIR, Min. of Agriculture, WALMIs, IITs, 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 DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The secretariat support to INCSW is

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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.

During the year 2021-22 following activities were undertaken:

i. Coordination of Research Schemes related to Surface Water:

91 research schemes are being managed by INCSW under R&D Programme of DoWR,
RD & GR. Out of which, Final Reports of 28 schemes has been recommended for
acceptance during 2021-22.

In 2018, DoWR, RD & GR established “Research Chair on Water Sector Conflicts and
Governance at Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi” for duration of three years. The
deliverables of the above research scheme, i.e. (a). a monograph on Supreme Court’s
intervention in Inter-state water disputes and their implications on policy formulations;
(b) An updated compilation of inter-state water sharing agreements in India as a
collaborative publication of CPR & CWC; (c) a policy brief based on analysis of
interstate water sharing agreements, has been submitted and are under review.

ii. India-EU Water Partnership (IEWP):

A joint declaration for India-EU Water partnership (IEWP) was adopted in Brussels in
March 2016 during the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to Brussels. A formal
MoU was signed to encourage and promote IEWP between India and European Union
in New Delhi on 07.10.2016 by the Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources of India and
Mr. Karmeny Vella, Member of EU for Environment, Maritime Affairs & Fisheries.
As a follow-up action on the MoU, vide its note of 21.02.2017 MoWR, RD&GR
formalized working of IEWP and notified Chief Engineer (EMO), CWC as the Team
Leader from Indian side. JS(IC&GW), DoWR, RD&GR is the focal point in the Ministry.
Director (RS), CWC is Convenor of IEWP from Indian side.

The India-EU Water Partnership (IEWP) Phase-1 concluded on 30th October 2020 and
Phase 2 has started from 1st November 2020 for the next three years.

In the IEWP Phase 1, the flexible IEWP Action Plan was tackling Nine Priority Areas for
technical implementation. RBM approaches and mechanisms of the European Union
have been blended with the ones in India in order to achieve sustainable practices that
support the management of Indian River basins. In the IEWP Phase 2, the
horizontal/vertical thematic pillars integrate the nine Priority Areas of the IEWP Phase
1 and aims to further consolidate RBM approaches in practice.

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The horizontal/vertical thematic pillars hold four work areas for implementation:

 River Basin Management integrates most of the nine Priority Areas of the IEWP
Phase 1 into one cluster that fosters the holistic management of river basins in
India based on EU good practices that are merged with Indian approaches. This
work area includes activities regarding the further implementation of the RBM
cycle, the development of a RBM Toolbox and the detailing of the Tapi RBM
Plan.
 Irrigation and Efficient Water Use
 Environmental Flows Assessment in a Ganga River sub-basin, and
 Safe Reuse of Treated Water.

The vertical pillars hold cross-cutting issues with all work areas of the horizontal
thematic pillars including a facilitated implementation of measures (in the Tapi River
Basin). Hands-on training of approaches and methods will be undertaken in
combination with the implementation of individual activities, as relevant. EU Member
States and the Indian partners will be further involved towards an improved EU-India
Water Policy dialogue.

Horizontal / Thematic Pillar Vertical / Cross-cutting Pillar

RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT

Integrating the Thematic Areas
Opportunities for Indian Water Sector and Research / EU Horizon 2020

Involve EU and Indian partners to improve EU-India Policy dialogue

Continued Implementation of the RBM Cycle

Develop/Disseminate RBM toolbox

Facilitation towards piloting of EU Technologies

Detailing of Tapi RBM Plan and gradual implementation

Trainings and knowledge dissemination
Facilitated implementation of measure

Surface water / Groundwater

Water Quality/Water Quantity/ Monitoring

Pressure and impact on Basin aims

IRRIGATION AND EFFICIENT WATER USE

Development of Project Irrigation Efficiency Protocol

ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS ASSESSMENT

In a selected Ganga Sub-basin involving all relevant stakeholders

SAFE RE-USE OF TREATED WATER

Finalization and implementation Support of the National Policy on the safe

re-use of treated water

Figure: Organisation of the IEWP Phase 2 work areas as basis of a flexible Action Plan.

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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. 74
meetings of TAC of NIH have been held so far. The last meeting was held on 15th
December 2020.

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 Members of the Surface Water Group and Chief Engineer (P&D)
is Member of the Hydrological Observations and Instrumentation Group.

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 Chairs
the Technical Advisory Committee meeting of Farakka Barrage Project. 116th meeting of
TAC of FBP was held during 18th – 19th December 2020.

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. 35 meetings of STAC have been held so far. The last
meeting of STAC was held on 18th June 2020.

17.2.5 Committee for the "Study on the issue of floods and siltation
in river Ganga & its tributaries due to Farakka Barrage in the State of
Bihar”

A committee headed by Chairman, CWC and members from NIH and Government of
Bihar was constituted by DoWR, RD & GR in January 2020, to get an independent study

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done by an independent Consultant on the issue of flood and siltation in River Ganga
due to Farakka Barrage in the state of Bihar. The Committee has been assigned the task
of finalizing Terms of Reference (ToR), Expression of Interest (EoI) and Request for
Proposal (RFP) for the study as well as supervise/monitor the progress of the study.

ToR & RFP for the study were finalized in consultation with Government of Bihar. A
Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC) was formed to finalize the criteria for bid
evaluation and to carry out the Technical and Financial Evaluation of the submitted
bids. Second meeting of the Committee for the "Study on the issue of floods and
siltation in river Ganga & its tributaries due to Farakka Barrage in the State of Bihar”
was held on 05th Feb, 2021 under the chairmanship of Chairman, CWC. The meeting
was attended by officers from Government of Bihar & NIH, Patna and other members
of the Committee from CWC & DoWR, RD &GR (MoJS). Director, Hydrology(C)
apprised the committee of the developments since the first meeting which was held on
20.02.2020. It was also informed that based on the technical and financial evaluation, the
TEC has recommended the award of work to M/s RMSI Pvt. Ltd.

Subsequently, the contract was awarded to RMSI Pvt. Ltd with Balaji Surveyors as sub
consultant. The time period for the study shall be 12 months starting from the date of
effectiveness of the contract (1st April, 2021).

17.2.6 Consultancy services of physical based mathematical

modelling for estimate of sediment rate and sediment transport in 7
river basins of India (under NHP):

It involves the study of Ramganga, Barak, Narmada, Cauvery & west Flowing Rivers in
Western Ghat - Kuttiadipuzha Basin, Peechi Basin, Mangalam Basin. The primary
objective of the project is to establish a methodology for modeling of sediment
generation from basin catchments, its transportation mechanism through
channels/rivers and its retention/deposition by flood water retention structures like
reservoirs, as well as morphological behaviour of river reaches of seven river basins in
India. The study will try to understand the behaviour of sediment entering into a
storage reservoir and getting deposited progressively with the passage of time, thereby
reducing the dead as well as live storage capacity of the reservoir and how this
sediment affects the braiding and erosional characteristics & course of alluvial rivers
impacting the ecology and biology of the nearby settlements.

The consultancy contract for the Project was signed on 14th October 2020 and
commenced on 16th November 2020 with mobilization of project team at CWC (HQ).
The project is being monitored by a Technical Advisory and Review Committee (TARC)

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formed by Chairman, CWC. The Inception Report has been submitted by the
Consultant on 16.03.2021.

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. 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 17
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, 13 draft
standards/amendments to BIS codes have been approved by Chairman for adoption
and printing.

17.4 International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), with its headquarters at

New Delhi, is an International scientific, technical, not-for profit, non-governmental
organization with representation from about 80 countries. ICID was established in the
year 1950 and India is one of the founding Members. It is a knowledge-sharing and
facilitation platform comprising of a professional network of global experts in the field or
irrigation, drainage and flood control. 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
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The Indian National Committee for Irrigation & Drainage (INCID) was reconstituted in
August, 2019 by DoWR, RD & GR as National committee for ICID which is engaged in
bringing the technological improvements in irrigation sector in India. Its Chairman is
Chairman, CWC and Member-Secretary is Chief Engineer (EMO) with secretariat at
Remote Sensing Directorate of CWC. The activities/ achievement under the platform are
as under:

1. A virtual online meeting of INCID was held on 06.08.2020 regarding the role
of INCID and its proposed collaborative possibilities and opportunities with
States and Professionals working in the field of Irrigation and Drainage. Also,
suggestions from States / Members to discuss the engagement of States and
Professionals in the activities of INCID were highlighted.

2. The 75th International Executive Council (IEC) and 25th Congress of ICID is
scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in November, 2023.
The ICID events are happening in India after a long gap of 57 years. The
discussion with A.P. Government officers were held regarding the same.

3. India received its first WatSave Award (2020) for Micro irrigation with Fertigation
(Andhra Pradesh) awarded to Sh. Mekala Siva Shankar Reddy in the Farmer
category of WatSave award.

4. Moreover, 4 nominations submitted by India for the WHIS awards 2020 namely
Cumbum Tank (A.P), Porumamilla Tank (A.P), Dhamapur Lake (Maharashtra),
and K-C Canal (A.P) were chosen as winners of the World Heritage Irrigation
Structure (WHIS) award for 2020, from India.

17.5 Indian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (INCID)

The Indian National Committee for Irrigation & Drainage (INCID) was reconstituted in
August, 2019 by DoWR, RD &GR as National committee for International Commission
on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID )and is engaged in bringing the technological
improvements in irrigation sector in India. INCID is headed by Chairman, CWC and its
Member-Secretary is Chief Engineer (EMO) with secretariat at Remote Sensing
Directorate of CWC. The objectives of the INCID include:

1. Stimulating and promoting the development and application of irrigation,

drainage, river training, and flood control techniques within India;

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2. Integrating the efforts of Central Government, State Governments, academic

institutions, and private sector in the field of agriculture water management; and
3. Co-operating with the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)
for the distribution and interchange of information concerning irrigation, drainage,
river training, and flood control between the National Committees of the
participating countries.

The activities/ achievement under the platform during the year 2021-22 are as under:

A. The second meeting of INCID was held in July, 2021 (first part) and October, 2021
(second part) wherein deliberations were held on action plan to take forward the
Terms of Reference (ToRs) of INCID and the preparedness for organizing 25th ICID
International Congress and 75th IEC (International Executive Council) meeting
scheduled in November’ 2023 at Vishakhapatnam (A.P.) being organized in India
after about 56 years.
ICID, every year, announces awards namely: World Heritage Irrigation Structures
(WHIS) and the Water Saving (WatSave) awards. On behalf of ICID, INCID every
year invites nominations from the major irrigating States in prescribed format and
recommends the deserving proposals to ICID, which further evaluates the
nomination through a jury of international experts. Maximum four awards under
the WHIS category are given to one country per year and one award under each of
the four sub-categories of WatSave awards per year per country. In 2021, India won
the highest number (4 no) of WHIS awards which are listed below:

i. Dhukwan Weir, Uttar Pradesh

ii. Grand Anicut, Tamil Nadu
iii. Veeranam Tank, Tamil Nadu
iv. Kaligarayan Anicut & Channel System, Tamil Nadu

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Dhukwan Weir (Uttar Pradesh)

Grand Anicut (Tamil Nadu)

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Veeranam Tank (Tamil Nadu)

Kaligarayan Anicut & Channel System (Tamil Nadu)

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B. The 25th Congress and 75th International Executive Committee (IEC) Meeting of
ICID are scheduled to be held in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh in November 2023. The
Congress is being held in India after more than five decades. The INCID in
association with ICID and the state govt of Andhra Pradesh is actively engaged in
the planning of the various aspects of the event including the theme, venue
finalization, event schedule, logistics etc. The visit to Vizag was made during 8-10
March 2022 to identify the venue for hosting the event. The event is likely to have
participation of about 1200 delegates (including about 500 international delegates)
from all over the globe.

C. INCID and NWA, Pune have started organising the WALMI – Meet 2022,
commencing from 22.02.2022. The event has One Week – One Institute Webinar
presentations for faculty/officials of all the WALMIs/IMTIs etc. The event has been
planned in view of the huge gap between the technological developments vis-à-vis
its application in water sector on one hand and need for behavioural change in
water conservation and utilization practices by the people at large on the other.

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CHAPTER –XVIII

PUBLICITY AND PUBLICATION

18.1 Activities of Information System Organisation

The Information System Organisation (ISO), CWC brings out various publications at
regular intervals on statistics related to water resources development and management
and related aspects. Committees for improvement of all these 7 publications have been
constituted with the approval of Member (WP&P), CWC. The details of publications are
given below:

i. Water and Related Statistics (Periodicity: 2 Years)

The publication titled „Water and Related Statistics‟ is brought out on biennial basis
(once in 2 years). The information given in the publication is collected from various
Directorates of CWC, various Ministries/Departments and other organizations. The
important information included in the publication is as under:

• Per Capita Average Annual Availability of Water in India during 2025 & 2050
• Basin-wise Storage in India
• State-wise Live Storage Capacity
• Storage Position of Important Reservoirs of India
• State-wise details of Hydrological Observations Sites
• Basin-wise details of Hydrological Observations Sites
• Basin/State-wise details of Hydro-Meteorological Observations Stations of
Central Water Commission
• State/Basin-wise details of Hydro-Meteorological Observations Stations of
Central Water Commission
• State-wise Ground Water Resources of India, 2020
• State-wise Categorization of Blocks/Mandals/Talukas in India during 2020
• State-wise Ultimate Irrigation Potential
• Abstract of Large Dams (State-wise & Decade-wise)
• Details of Plan-wise Position of Irrigation Potential Created and Utilized (in
Mha)
• Irrigation Potential Creation of MMI, Minor Irrigation Projects and other
Schemes

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• State-wise Irrigation Potential Created by Major and Medium Irrigation Projects

under AIBP-PMKSY
• State-wise Number of Major, Medium and ERM Irrigation Projects
• Physical Achievements of Field Channels under CAD Programme by States.
• List of Water Resources Projects declared as National Projects
• Percentage of Rural Population getting Safe and Adequate Drinking Water
within their premises through Pipe Water Supply (PWS)
• Percentage of Rural Population getting Safe Drinking Water using Improved
Drinking Water Sources
• Status of Hydro Electric Potential Development - Region and State-wise
• Status of Hydro Electric Potential Development – Basin-wise
• Hydro Electric Power Installed Capacity and Generation - All India (Utilities)
• Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
• Command Area Development & Water Management Programme (CAD&WM)
• Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
• Repair Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies Scheme
• Central Sector Water Resources Projects including Namami Gange Projects
• Namami Gange Programme
• Year-wise Central Assistance Released to States for Major, Medium and ERM
Projects under AIBP-PMKSY
• Expenditure Status of 99 Priority Projects under PMKSY-AIBP
• Central Assistance and Irrigation Potential Status of 99 Priority Projects under
PMKSY-AIBP
• CAD&WM Inclusion Status
• State-wise Status (Expenditure Progress) of Proposal on CAD&WM Component
for 99 Prioritized Projects
• State-wise Status (Financial and Physical Progress) of Proposal on CAD&WM
Component for 99 Prioritized Projects
• State-wise and Plan-wise Financial Expenditure on Minor Irrigation
(Institutional)
• Fund Released to States for the Water Bodies included during XII plan &
onwards under RRR of Water Bodies Scheme
• State/UTs - wise Water Rates for Flow Irrigation
• State/UTs - wise Water Rates for Lift Irrigation
• Flood Damage during 1953 To 2019
• State-wise Damage due to Flood During 2019
• Flood Forecasting Information in India

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• Comparative Flood Forecasting Performance from 2000 To 2019

• Site-wise “Forecast Performance” of Flood Forecasting Sites of CWC in Flood
Season, 2019
• Extreme Flood Events in India under CWC FF&W Network - 2019 Flood Season
• Above Normal and Severe Flood Events on main Ganga and its tributaries- 2019
Flood Season
• Above Normal and Severe Flood Events on main Brahmaputra and its
tributaries- 2019 Flood Season
• Above Normal and Severe Flood Events on Various River Systems (Excluding
Ganga and Brahmaputra Basins) 2019 Flood Season

The latest available edition of this publication is of October, 2021 which is available at
the website of CWC.

ii. Compilation of Status of Ongoing major and Medium Projects

(Periodicity: Annual)

The publication titled „Compilation of Status of Ongoing Major and Medium Projects‟ is
brought out on annual basis. This is a revised version of erstwhile publication
„Handbook on Water and Related Information‟. This publication provides the following
information collected from the various Directorates of CWC, NWIC and CAD&WM
Wing of M/o Jal Shakti, D/o WR, RD & GR:
• Irrigation & Multi-purpose (Major & Medium) Projects under Appraisal in CWC
• Details of Irrigation & Multi-purpose (Major) Projects under Appraisal in PAO,
CWC
• Map depicting locations of Irrigation & Multi-purpose (Major) projects under
appraisal in PAO, CWC
• Projects Accepted By Advisory Committee of M/o Jal Shakti, D/o Water
Resources, RD & GR
• Projects which have been accorded Investment Clearance by M/o Jal Shakti, D/o
Water Resources, RD & GR
• Status of Major, Medium and ERM Irrigation Projects
• Details of Projects for XII Plan Formulation
• Central Loan Assistance (CLA)/Central Assistance (CA) released for Major,
Medium, ERM projects under AIBP
• State-wise maps depicting locations of Major, Medium and ERM projects under
AIBP
• Project-wise Irrigation Potential Created under AIBP

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• Declared National Projects

• Map depicting locations of declared National projects
• Projects included under the scheme RRR of Water Bodies
• Status of Water Bodies & Funds released under the RRR of Water Bodies Scheme
• Central Assistance Released under CAD&WM Programme
• Water User Associations formed and Area covered

The latest available edition of this publication is of December, 2020 which is available at
the website of CWC. The next edition of this publication for the year 2021 is under
submission for approval.

iii. Hydrological Data (Unclassified) Book (Periodicity: Annual)

 This annual publication provides information of Hydrological Data for un-classified

basins collected from the observation sites of CWC. This is a revised version of
erstwhile publication “Integrated Hydrological Data Book” (Non-classified River
Basins). The important information included in the publication is as follows:
 List of all non-classified basins, assessment of water resources and an account of
per capita availability of water
 Salient features of each basin like geographical location, topology, topography,
major tributaries, soil characteristics, availability of minerals, major industries,
urban centers and important irrigation projects
 An account of average annual flow, estimated utilizable flow and total storage
capacity in different river basins
 Drainage area, hydrological observation sites, peak water level in different basins
as well as maximum and minimum observed water levels and discharge at
various sites in a river basin
 Annual dependable flow of water at terminal sites of river basins for the last ten
years
 Time series of Sediment load by site in river basin, Tolerance limits of selected
water quality parameters for inland surface water on the basis of its use, Critical
absolute values of water quality parameters crossing tolerance limits season-wise,
Maximum and Minimum values of water quality parameters site-wise in a river
basin.
 Land use statistics in the form of land utilization pattern of the non-classified river
basins, gross and net area irrigated source wise and basin-wise.

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 Basic parameters of Ground water resource availability, utilization and stage of

development

The latest available edition of this publication is of October, 2021 which is available at
the website of CWC.

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

Year)

This publication is brought out at quinquennial basis (once in 5 years) and contains
information on financial aspects related to irrigation projects at States/UTs level as well
as all India level.
The important information available in the publication is as under:
 Capital Expenditure, Working Expenses and Gross Receipts in respect of:
 Major & Medium Irrigation Projects
 Minor Irrigation Projects
 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 State-wise
 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 latest available edition
of this publication is of December, 2020 which is available at the website of CWC. The
next edition will be available in 2025.

v. Comprehensive Flood Management in India (Periodicity five

years):
The publication is brought out at quinquennial basis (once in 5 years) and it intended to
provide documentation of available data on comprehensive flood management in India.
This is a revised version of erstwhile publication „Financial Aspects of Flood Control,
Anti-Sea Erosion and Drainage Projects‟. The information given in the publication is

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collected from FMP Directorate of CWC and Finance Accounts published by different
States. The publication provides the following information on flood management in
India:
• Constitutional Provisions for Flood Management
• Institutional Framework for Flood Management
• Approaches towards Flood Management
• Outcome of Flood Management Measures
• Efforts of Central Government for Flood Management in the Country
• 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

The latest available edition of this publication is of September, 2018 which is available at
the website of CWC. The publication is due in 2023.

vi. Pricing of Water in Public System in India (Periodicity 5 years):

This publication is brought out on quinquennial basis (once in 5 years) and contains
information on water rates for Lift and Flow Irrigation and Gap in revenue assessed &
realized from Irrigation Departments of different States/UTs and Finance Accounts
published by different States/UTs.
The important information available in the publication is as under:
• Water Rates, Revenue and Operational Expenses
• System of Assessment and Collection of Revenue
• Financial Aspects of Major & Medium Irrigation Projects
• States/UTs-wise flow and lift Irrigation rates for all crops
• States/UTs-wise water rates (flow & lift) for specific crops viz paddy, wheat,
sugarcane, cotton etc.
• Gap in Revenue assessed and Realised for States/UTs
The latest available edition of this publication is of March, 2017 which is available at the
website of CWC. The latest publication for the 2022 is under submission for approval.
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vii. Abstract on Water Sector (Periodicity: Annual)

The present publication „Abstract on Water Sector‟ is a new initiative for providing a
gist of water resources and related aspects at all India level. It is to be brought out on
annual basis. The first edition of this publication is released in December, 2020 which is
available at the website of CWC. This publication provides a gist on the following 8
Sections:
 National Water Policy
 Water Resources at a Glance
 Navigation-Inland Water and Transport
 Land-Use Statistics
 Hydro-Electric
 Flood Management
 Financial Aspects
 International Treaties and Cooperation
The next edition of this publication is under submission for approval for the year 2021.
18.2 Publication of Journals / bulletins

18.2.1 Bhagirath

Since 1954, CWC has been publishing Bhagirath (English) which is one of unique
publication related to Water Sector. In addition to above, Bhagirath (Hindi) is also
being published since 1974. During 2021-22, following Volumes were published:

Bhagirath (English) Journal Annual Issue 2019

Bhagirath (Hindi) Journal Annual Issue 2019

CWC has developed an online system, namely, e-Bhagirath to streamline the process
of collection, compilation, editing and verification of various articles under Bhagirath.
This system can be used by any user for submission of his article.

http://202.159.215.252:85/

This system also hosts the previous publications of Bhagirath.

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18.2.2 Jalansh - The Monthly Newsletter of CWC

Central Water Commission initiated publication of monthly newsletter titled “Jalansh”

in August, 2018. The main purpose of this newsletter is to appraise the stakeholder
organizations and public at large about the activities of Central Water Commission and
other pertinent information related to water sector. Limited copies of the Newsletter is
printed and distributed to limited audience. The softcopy is hosted on CWC website
and also sent by email to a large no. of recipients for wider dissemination. During 2021-
22, total of twelve monthly newsletters (from April-21 toMarch-2022) were published.
These can be accessed from URL:

http://cwc.gov.in/Jalansh

Hindi is the most commonly spoken language in India, so the hindi edition of Jalansh
was also required so that more people could understand and know about the functions
of CWC. The Hindi translation of Jalansh is also published along with its English
version. These can be accessed from URL: http://cwc.gov.in/hi/Jalansh

These publications are reviewed by the Editorial Board constituted under the
Chairman-ship of Chief Engineer(HRM), CWC.

18.3 Compilation of News articles related to Water and allied sector

CWC is compiling the news articles related to water and allied sector published in
various newspapers on daily basis and uploads the same on CWC website for wide
dissemination. Such compilation can be used by officers of Central and State
organisations as well as general public for keeping them updated on latest events
taking place in the sector.

These can be accessed from following URL: http://cwc.gov.in/news-clipping

18.4 Engineering Museum

CWC is maintaining an engineering museum at Kalindi Bhawan, New Delhi. The

museum has various photographs, charts, working models related to the development
of the water resources sector. This museum is visited by various officers, school
children etc. to get a feel of the water sector. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, no visits of
school children were organised. However, on behalf of DoWR, RD&GR, MoJS, CWC
participated in the exhibition related with water resources sector viz Signing Uttar
Pradesh 2021 at Varanasi, UP from 19-21 Oct, 2021, Agro Vision 2021 from 16th to18th
December, 2021 at Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, UP, Agro Vision

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2021, 24th to 27th December, 2021 at Nagpur, Maharashtra, World Expo at Dubai from
20-26 March, 2022, Shining Maharashtra 2022 from 25-27 March, 2022 at Phaltan,
Maharashtra and Jal Prahari Samman Samaroh 2022” 30th March, 2022 at Constitution
Club Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

18.5 Presence on Social Media Platforms

Social Media Platform now-a-days is an important means to communicate with

common people, disseminate information and create awareness. In order to fully
harness the facility, CWC is operating accounts on various Social Media platforms such
as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for dissemination of information to
public at large. The URL for these accounts is as under.
https://twitter.com/CWCOfficial_GoI
https://www.facebook.com/CWCOfficial.GoI
https://www.instagram.com/cwcofficial.goi
https://www.youtube.com/c/CWCOfficialGoI

In addition to above, the Flood Forecasts are issued from the dedicated links given as
below.
https://www.facebook.com/CWCOfficial.FF/
https://twitter.com/CWCOfficial_FF

18.6 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav:

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and

commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people,
culture and achievements. It was commenced on 12th March 2021 starting a 75- week
countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will end post a year on 15th
August 2023. CWC is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by organising
events/exhibitions and performing various activities at HQ and Field offices.

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Public awareness on the principles of

Exhibition of images of Freedom Fighters Mahatma Gandhi by MTBO,
by IBO, Chandigarh Gandhinagar

Mass awareness programme on Drip Public Showcasing of achievements in

Irrigation and Rainwater Harvesting by Early warning (Flood Forecast) by IBO,
UGBO, Lucknow Chandigarh

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Event on Yoga & Pranayam for Health by Essay competition on Atmanirbhar

MERO, Bhubaneswar Bharat with special emphasis on Water
Food Security by MCO, Nagpur

18.7 Mass Awareness Activities:

On behalf of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River

Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Central Water Commission successfully
participated in the program “Exhibition of SHINING MAHARASHTRA -2022 from
25th to 27th March, 2022 at Shubharambh Lawns, Phaltan, Maharashtra.

18.8 Publication of Water Resources at a Glance - 2022:

CWC is bringing this annual compilation to cover the details of various information
like Land and Water Resources of India, Water Resource Potential of River basins in
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status of irrigation potential created and utilized, expenditure on Major & Medium
Irrigation projects, status of Hydroelectric potential and its development, various
projects approved by the Advisory Committee of Ministry, Summary of Hydro-met
Observations and Flood Forecasting sites of CWC, details about the projects under
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)/AIBP, physical achievement
under Flood Management works, National Projects, External assistance for WR
projects, Morphological studies of rivers, Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement
Project(DRIP) etc. This can be accessed from the following link:

http://cwc.gov.in/sites/default/files/latest-water-resources-glance-2022.pdf

18.9 Publication Registration System:

A Publication Registration System for tracking, retention and version control of

various publications of CWC has been evolved in house. It is being implemented from
January, 2020 onwards. All the publications would invariably display a registration
number on their back cover before printing/publication and hosting on CWC website.
The registration number should be one of the prime requisite for getting approval by
the competent authority for printing and hosting of the publication on CWC website.
This registration is being done by WSE Directorate and a unique registration number
is being provided based on the request in prescribed proforma. Total 159 publications
were registered during April, 2021 to March, 2022.
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Annexure – 5.1
List of Consultancy Projects in D&R Wing during the Year 2021-22

Sl. No. Name of Project

Construction Stage Projects
Andhra Pradesh
1 Polavaram Irrigation Project
Chhatisgarh
2 Arpa Bhaisajhar Barrage Project (Arpa river)
Gujarat
3 Garudeshwar Weir Project
4 Bhadbhut Barrage Project Phase I
Haryana
5 Adi Badri Dam, Somb Saraswati Barrage Project
Himachal Pradesh
6 Phina Singh Medium Irrigation Project
Jharkhand
7 North Koel Reservoir Project (Mandal Dam)

8 Icha Dam Under Subarnarekha M.P.Project

Karnataka
9 Rehabilitation of sluice gates for Krishna Raja Sagar
Meghalaya
10 Ganol H.E.Project
Odisha
11 Anandpur Barrage Project
12 Chheligada Irrigation Project
13 Hirakund H.E Project Additional Spillway
Rajasthan
14 Parwan Project
15 Isarda Major Dam Project in Tonk District
16 Rehabilitation of Garada Earth dam
17 Navnera Barrage Project
18 Khetri Copper Complex, Tailing Dam
Uttar Pradesh

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Sl. No. Name of Project

19 Arjun Sahayak Pariyojna
20 Kanhar Irrigation Project
21 Vetting of Designs & Drawings of intake well & Approach Bridge in Rajghat reservoir
Uttarakhand
22 Tehri Pump Storage Project
23 LakhwarMulti-Purpose Project
24 Vishnu gad Pipalkoti HEP
25 Dhukwan SHP
Bhutan
26 Punatsangchu Stage-I H.E. Project
27 Punatsangchu Stage-II H.E. Project
Nepal
28 Arun-3 HEP
DPR Stage Projects

Andaman &Nicobar Islands

1 Development of Fresh Water Lake at Flat Bay, Port Blair
Assam
2 Katakhal Irrigation Project
Himachal Pradesh
3 Satyar Khad Project
Jammu & Kashmir
4 Barinium Hydroelectric Project
5 Ujh Multi Purpose Project
Jharkhand
6 Bhuswa Reservoir Scheme
7 Barkattha Reservoir Scheme
8 Bhelwa Reservoir Scheme
9 Khuntishot Reservoir Scheme
10 Bhur Reservoir Scheme
11 Sonadubi Reservoir Scheme
12 Khudia Reservoir Scheme
13 Birmati Reservoir Scheme

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Sl. No. Name of Project

Maharashtra
14 Daman Ganga, Ekdare-Godavari Inter State Link
Daman Ganga (Val/Vagh)-Vaitarna –(Upper Vaitarna)-Godaveri (Kadva-Dev) Intra
15
State Link Irrigation Projects.
Orissa
16 Vetting of Designs & Drawings of proposed Weirs/Barrages on National Waterways-5.
Tripura
17 Haora Dam Project
18 Champai cherra Projects
Uttarakhand
19 Kishau Multi Purpose Project
Uttar Pradesh
20 Ayothya Barrage Project
Two barrages across Ken River in the downstream of existing Bariyapur pickup weir,
21
Uttarpradesh 2nos
Consultancy for Design & Preparation of the DPR for the proposed Panchnad Barrage
22
of Yamuna River in District, Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh.
West Bengal & Odisha
23 Subarnarekha- Mahanadi Interlinking Project

Afganisthan
24 Shatoot dam Project
Bhutan
25 Kuri Gongri H.E.Project
Indo- Nepal
26 Sapta Kosi Multi-Purpose Project
27 Sun Kosi Multi-Purpose Project
Sp. Problem Projects
Andra Pradesh
1 Polavaram Irrigation Project
Arunachal Pradesh
2 Ranganadi HEP (3*35MW)
Assam
3 Khandong Power house (2*23MW)

4 Kopili HE Project (200 MW)

5 Amjur Drainage Development Scheme

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Sl. No. Name of Project

Bihar
6 Durgawati Dam Project
Gujarat
7 Sardar Sarovar H.E. Project
Haryana
Remedial measures to check recurring damages on D/S side of Hatnikund Barrage on
8
river Yamuna
Himachal Pradesh
9 Shong tong Karcham H.E. Project (450 MW) H.P
10 Karcham Wangtoo HEP (1000 MW)
Little Andaman
11 RK Pur and VK Pur
Madhya Pradesh
12 Spillway Tunnel of Gandhisagar Reservoir
13 Indra Sagar Dam Munlti Purpose Project
Odisha
14 Upper Indravati hydro Elcetric Project
Punjab
15 Setting up of Mini Hydel Projects on Bhakra Main Line (BML) Canal at 27 sites with a
total capacity of 63.75 MW
Rajasthan
16 Analysis and resolution of Deficit discharge in the Rajasthan portion of Narmada
Main Canal
Telengana
17 Nagarjuna Sagar Project left main canal

18 Srisailam Project Hydro Electric (EDA)

19 Srisailam Left Bank Hydro electric Project
Uttarakhand
20 Tapovan Vishnugad HEP
Uttar Pradesh
21 Dodhara chandni Main Canal (DCMC on Indian Side)
West Bengal
22 Bagjola Daraiage Development Scheme
23 Farakka Barrage Project

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Sl. No. Name of Project

24 Bindu Barrage, Jaldhaka, H.E Project

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Annexure-7.1

List of the Irrigation / Multipurpose Projects Accepted by the Advisory

Committee of DoWR, RD & GR during 2021-22

Est. Cost Irrigation

Sl. Type of the Benefits
Project Name State (Rs. in
No. project
Crore) (in Ha)

CCA-96000 Ha
Power- 25MW
Bina Complex Irrigation and Multi- 3353.62
Madhya Drinking -19.2
1 Purpose project (A component of Multipurpose
Pradesh (PL 2017-18) MCM
Ken-Betwa Link Project, Phase-II)
Industrial-25
MCM BC
Ratio- 1.502

CCA-90000 Ha

Lower Orr Dam Project under Ken Madhya 2657.04 Drinking -6

2 Multipurpose MCM
Betwa Link Project (Phase-II) Pradesh (PL 2017-18)
Power-19 MW
(solar) BC
Ratio- 1.54

CCA-20000 Ha
Kotha Barrage Project under Ken Madhya Irrigation 709.47
3 Power- 8 MW
Betwa Link Project (Phase-II) Pradesh (Major) (PL 2017-18)
(solar)
BC Ratio- 1.63

CCA-40716 Ha
Power-89.5
11907.77
MW
Modified Ujh Multipurpose Project Jammu & (PL
4 Multipurpose Drinking-18.92
Kashmir December,
MCM
2019)
Industrial-
20.00 MCM
BC Ratio- 0.79

RCE of ERM of Loktak Lift Irrigation 81.59

5 Manipur CCA-12600 Ha
Irrigation Project, Phase-I (Major ERM) (PL Dec, 2020)
BC Ratio- 4.20

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Annexure - 7.2

List of the Flood Control Schemes Accepted by the Advisory Committee of

DoWR, RD&GR during 2021-22

S.R Name of the Project State Type of the Estimated

No. project Cost (in Intended
crore) Benefits
Population
benefitted-
3650

Erosion protection at right bank 30.09

& ghat construction work at left Madhya Flood Area
bank of Mandakini river in Pradesh Control (PL: benefitted-
1 Chitrakoot Distt. Satna April,2021) 181.5 ha

BC ratio- 1.11

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Annexure - 7.3

The list of H.E Project accepted by TEC during 2021-22

Sl No. Project Name State Capacity (MW)

Wah-Umium Stage-III Meghalaya 85
1.
Thana plaun Himachal Pradesh 191
2.
Dugar Himachal Pradesh 500
3.
Pinnapuram Andhra Pradesh 1200
4.
Total 1976

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Annexure - 7.4

Present Status of Projects declared as National Projects

Year-wise Central
Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Assistance released
No. Project 2) Power (MW) under Scheme of Status
3)Storage (MAF) National Project
(inCroresRs.)
1. Gosikhurd, 1) 2.50 lakh 2008-09= 450.00 Project is under execution.
Maharashtra 2) 26.5MW 2009-10= 720.00
3) 0.93 MAF 2010-11= 1412.94
(1147.14 MCM-Gross) 2012-13= 405.00
2017-18= 166.59
2018-19=195.81
2019-20=50.34
2020-21=135.244
2021-22=95.714
Total= 3631.638

2. Shahpurkandi, 1) 0.37 lakh 2009-10= 10.80 Project is under execution..

Punjab 2) 206MW 2010-11=15.236
3) 0.012MAF 2018-19=3.705
120.88 MCM (Gross) 2019-20=56.295
2020-21=147.466
2021-22 = 49.1438
Total= 282.6498

3. Teesta Barrage, 1) 9.23 lakh 2010-11= 81.00 Project is at standstill since

West Bengal 2) 1000 MW 2011-12= 97.20 2014-15 due to land
3) Barrage Total= 178.20 acquisition issues.

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Year-wise Central
Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Assistance released
No. Project 2) Power (MW) under Scheme of Status
3)Storage (MAF) National Project
(inCroresRs.)

4. Renukaji, HP 1) Drinking water 2018-19=446.96 Revised cost finalised as

2) 40 MW 2021-22=1048.535 6946.99 Cr. at price level
3) 498.33 MCM (Live) Total= 1495.495 October, 2018. One–time
special grant of Rs 446.96
Cr was provided as per
order of Hon‟ble Supreme
Court.

Subsequently, an amount
of Rs. 10.61 Crore has been
released further to
Himachal Pradesh vide
letter dated 11.08.2021 of
DoWR, RD & GR to
transfer it to Himachal
Pradesh Power
Corporation Limited
(HPPCL) for depositing
the same with the Hon‟ble
High Court Shimla
towards land acquisition
of Renuka Dam as a grant
under PMKSY – HKKP in
the matter of Regular First
Appeal RFA 161/2019 in
compliance to Hon‟ble
High Court Order dated
30.07.2021.

On Account Payment of
Grant Component of
Central Assistance under
AIBP Capital Asset
(PMKSY) for the State
Annual Plan 2021-22 for
Rs 1037.925 Cr were issued
vide DoWR, RD & GR
Letter dated 03.03.2022.

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Year-wise Central
Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Assistance released
No. Project 2) Power (MW) under Scheme of Status
3)Storage (MAF) National Project
(inCroresRs.)

5. Lakhwar 1) 0.338 - RCE of the project

Multipurpose 2) 300MW amounting to Rs. 5747.17
Project, 3) 587.84 MAF Cr. at PL 07/2018 was
Uttarakhand accepted during 141st
Advisory Committee
meeting held on
11.02.2019.

Lakhwar MPP was

accepted by Investment
Clearance Committee of
DoWR, RD & GR in its 16th
meeting held on 02.11.2021
for Rs. 5747.17 Cr at PL
July 2018.

Funding of Lakhwar MPP

has also been approved by
Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affair (CCEA)
in its meeting held on
15.12. 2021.

6. Kishau, HP/ 1) 0.97 Lakh - Revised DPR under

Uttarakhand 2) 600 MW preparation by Project
3) ) 1824 MCM (Gross) Authority. Timeline of 24
months for preparation
and clearance of DPR has
been submitted by Kishau
Corporation limited
(KCL).

Inception Report‟ in view

of upgradation/revision of
Kishau DPR has been
submitted by KCL vide
letter dated 18.04.2022.

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Year-wise Central
Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Assistance released
No. Project 2) Power (MW) under Scheme of Status
3)Storage (MAF) National Project
(inCroresRs.)

7. Ken Betwa, 1) 9.04 Lakh 2021-22=1495.495 Funding of Ken-Betwa

Madhya Pradesh 2) 130 MW Link Project has been
3) 3495 MCM approved by Cabinet
Committee of Economic
Affair (CCEA) in its
meeting held on
08.12.2021.

KBLP Phase- II have been

accepted by Advisory
Committee of DoWR,
RD&GR in its 148th
meeting held on
17.01.2022.

Ken Betwa Link Project

Authority (KBLPA) and
steering committee
constituted via Gazette
notification dated
09.02.2022.

8. Bursar, J&K 1) 1.74 lakh (indirect) - Under appraisal in

2) 800 MW CWC/CEA.
3) 616.74 MCM

9. Gyspa Project, 1) 0.50 lakh ha - The work of DPR under

HP 2) 300 MW preparation is held up due
3) 912.78 MCM (Live) to agitation by local
people.

10. 2nd Ravi Vyas Harness water flowing - Under PFR stage
Link, Punjab across border (about
715.42 MCM. in non-
monsoon period)

11. Ujh 1) 0.77 lakh - Estimated cost of Rs.

Multipurpose 2) 196 MW 11907.77 Cr. (at December,
Project, J&K 3) 925 MCM (Gross) 2019-PL) was accepted by
Advisory Committee of
DoWR, RD & GR in its
148th Meeting held on
17.01.2020.

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Year-wise Central
Sl. Name of the 1) Irrigation (Ha) Assistance released
No. Project 2) Power (MW) under Scheme of Status
3)Storage (MAF) National Project
(inCroresRs.)

12. Kulsi Dam 1)0.0395 lakh GIA - Under appraisal in CWC /

Project, Assam 2) 55 MW CEA. The State is to decide
3) 525.64 MCM (Gross) ownership, funding of
their part and enter into
Memorandum of
Agreement (MoA) with
the State of Meghalaya.

13. Noa-Dihing Dam 1) 0.036 lakh. - Under appraisal in CWC /

Project, 2) 72MW CEA. The State is to decide
Arunachal 3) 322.00 MCM (Gross) funding of their part.
Pradesh

14. Upper Siang, 1) Indirect - DPR under preparation

Arunachal 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 execution.
Pariyojana, Uttar 2) - 2013-14= 380.75
Pradesh 3) Barrage 2014-15= 210.855 The project was
2015-16= 500.00 inaugurated by the
2016-17= 62.00 Hon‟ble Prime Minister
2018-19=305.00 Shri Narendra Modi on
2019-20=358.22 11th December, 2021.
2020-21=358.30
Total = 2243.105
16. Polavaram 1) 4.68 lakh ha 2014-15= 250.00 Project is under execution.
Irrigation 2) 960 MW 2015-16= 600.00 Central Assistance of Rs.
Project, Andhra 3) 1.73 MAF 2016-17= 2514.16 562.47 Cr also provided
Pradesh 4) 23.44 TMC of water to 2017-18= 2000.00 under AIBP prior to
Vizag city for drinking and 2018-19=1400.00 declaration of National
Industrial Purpose and 2019-20=1850.00 Project.
Diversion of 84.70 TMC to 2020-21=2234.20
Krishna. 2021-22=1178.90
Total= 12027.26

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Annexure - 8.1

State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Projects under AIBP - Target & Achievements of
Monitoring Visits during 2021-22

Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Remarks

No Medium/
ERM

ANDHRA PRADESH
1 Yerrakalva Res. Med. -- Ongoing

2 Tadipudi LIS Maj. -- Ongoing

3 Pushkara LIS Maj. -- Ongoing

4 Gundlakamma Maj. 05.07.2021 Ongoing

5 Thotapally Barrage Maj. -- Ongoing

6 Tarakaramathirtha Sagaram Med. -- Ongoing

7 Musurumilli Med. -- Ongoing

8 Maddigedda Res. Project Completed

TOTAL=08

ASSAM
9 Dhansiri Maj. -- Ongoing

10 Champamati Maj. -- Completed

11 Borolia Med. -- Ongoing

TOTAL=03

BIHAR
12 Durgawati Maj. 20-22.10.2021 Ongoing

28-29.03.2022

13 Punpun Maj. -- Ongoing

TOTAL=02

CHHATISGARH

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Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Remarks

No Medium/
ERM
14 Kelo Project Maj. 28-30.03.2022 Ongoing
15 Kharung ERM 15-16.07.2021 Completed
16 Maniyari Tank (ERM) Maj 17.01.2022 Completed
TOTAL=03

GOA
17 Tillari Maj. -- Ongoing
TOTAL=01

GUJARAT
18 Sardar Sarovar Maj. -- Ongoing
TOTAL=01
UNION TERRITORY OF
JAMMU & KASHMIR
19 Rajpora Lift Med. -- Completed
20 Tral Lift Med. 22.06.2021 Completed

21 Restoration & Mod. Of Main ERM -- Completed

Ravi Canal
UNION TERRITORY OF
LADAKH
22 PrakachikKhows Canal Med. 18.09.2021 Ongoing
TOTAL=04

JHARKHAND
23 Subernarekha Multipurpose Maj 22-25.02.2022 Ongoing
TOTAL=01

KARNATAKA
24 Karanja Maj. -- Completed
25 Bhima LIS Maj. -- Completed
26 Upper Tunga Irrigation Project Major -- Ongoing
27 Sri Rameswar Irrigation Major -- Completed
28 NLBC System Project(New ERM -- Ongoing
ERM)
TOTAL=05

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Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Remarks

No Medium/
ERM

KERALA
29 Muvattupuzha Maj. -- Ongoing

30 Karapuzha Med. -- Ongoing

TOTAL=02

MADHYA PRADESH
31 Indira Sagar Unit II (Ph I &II) Maj. -- Completed
32 Indira Sagar Canal Ph. III Maj. -- Ongoing

33 Indira Sagar Unit IV Maj. -- Ongoing

34 Indira Sagar Unit V Maj. -- Completed

35 Bansagar Unit-II Maj. -- Completed

36 Sindh Phase II Maj. -- Completed

37 Mahi Maj. -- Ongoing

38 Bariarpur LBC Maj. -- Completed
39 Mahan Maj. -- Completed
40 Omkareshwar, Ph.-II Maj. -- Completed
41 Omkareshwar, Ph.-III Maj. -- Ongoing
42 Omkareshwar, Ph.-IV Maj. -- Completed
43 Bargi Diversion Ph– I Maj. -- Completed
44 Bargi Diversion Ph -II Maj. --
45 Bargi Diversion Ph -III Maj. 25.08.2021 Ongoing

46 Bargi Diversion Ph-IV Maj. 26.08.2021 Ongoing

47 Pench Div-I Maj. -- Ongoing

48 Sagar (Sagad) Med. -- Completed

49 Singhpur Med. -- Completed

50 Sanjay Sagar (Bah) Med. -- Completed

51 Mahuar Med. -- Completed

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Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit Remarks

No Medium/
ERM
TOTAL=14 (including phases
21)

MAHARASHTRA
52 Gosikhurd [NP] Maj. 24-26.06.2021 Ongoing

53 Waghur Maj. -- Ongoing

54 Upper Pen Ganga Maj. -- Ongoing

66 Bawanthadi [IS] -- Completed

56 Lower Dudhna Maj. -- Completed
57 Tillari --
58 Warna Maj. -- Completed
59 Lower Wardha Maj. --
60 Khadakpurna Maj. -- Completed

61 Dongargaon Med. -- Completed

62 Bembla Maj. 10-11.08.2021 Ongoing

63 Sangola Branch Canal Maj. -- Ongoing

64 Tarali Maj. -- Ongoing

65 Dhom Balakwadi Maj. -- Completed

66 Morna (Gureghar) Med. -- Ongoing

67 Arjuna Med. -- Ongoing

68 Lower Pedhi Maj. -- Ongoing

69 Upper Kundalika Med -- Completed

70 Wang Project Med -- Ongoing
71 Lower Panzara Med -- Completed
72 Aruna Med -- Ongoing

73 Krishna Koyana Lift Maj. -- Ongoing

74 Naradave (Mahammadwadi) Med -- Ongoing

75 Gadnadi Med -- Ongoing

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No Medium/
ERM
76 Kudali Med -- Ongoing
77 Nandur Madhmeshwar Ph-II -- Completed

TOTAL=26

MANIPUR
78 Thoubal Maj. -- Ongoing
79 Dolaithabi Barrage Med. -- Completed

TOTAL=02

ORISSA
80 Upper Indravati (KBK) Maj. -- Completed
81 Subernarekha Maj. 10-11.02.2022 Ongoing

82 Anandpur Barr./ Integrated ERM -- Ongoing

Anandpur Barr.
83 Lower Indra(KBK) Maj. -- Completed

84 Telengiri (KBK) Maj. -- Completed

85 RET Irrigation (KBK) Med. -- Completed

86 Kanupur Maj. -- Ongoing

87 Rukura-Tribal Med 27.12.2021 Completed

TOTAL=08

PUNJAB
88 Kandi Canal Extension (Ph.II) ERM -- Completed

89 Rehabilitation of 1st Patiala ERM -- Completed

Feeder and Kotla Branch
Project
TOTAL=02

RAJASTHAN
90 Narmada Canal Maj. -- Completed
91 Mod. of Gang Canal ERM -- Completed

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No Medium/
ERM
TOTAL=02

TELANGANA
92 Indiramma FFC of SRSP ERM 22.09.2021 Ongoing
04.03.2022
93 SRSP St.II ERM 28.07.21 Ongoing
14.03.2022

94 Ralivagu Med. 24.08.2021 Completed

95 Gollavagu Med. 24.08.2021 Completed

96 Mathadivagu Med. 24.09.2021 Completed

97 Peddavagu at Jagannathpur Med. 25.08.2021 Ongoing

11.01.2022
98 J. ChokkaRao LIS Maj 24.09.2021 Ongoing
09.12.2021
99 Neelwai (Peddavagu) Med. 24.08.2021 Ongoing
10.01.2022
100 Sri KomaramBheem Med. 25.08.2021 Ongoing
11.01.2022
101 Palemvagu Med. 06.09.2021 Ongoing
08.12.2021
102 Rajiv Bhima LIS Maj 07.07.2021 Ongoing
16.03.2022
TOTAL=11

UTTAR PRADESH
103 Saryu Nahar NP Maj 23-24.06.2021 Ongoing
03-06.08.2022
104 Bansagar Canal Maj. -- Completed

105 Madhya Ganga Canal Ph-II Maj. 21-23.07.2021 Ongoing

106 ArjunShyak Maj. 16-18.08.2021 Ongoing
TOTAL=04
Grand Total 106 38 Completed- 46
(99+7 Phases) Remaining- 60

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Annexure - 8.2
State-Wise and Project-Wise List of Projects under Special Package Monitoring
Visits during 2021-22

Sl. State/Project Name Major/ Date of Visit* Monitoring

No Medium/ Field Unit
ERM
1 Tembhu LIS Dist. Satara Major 24-25.02.2022 Ongoing

2 Urmodi Dist. Satara Major 27.01.2022 Ongoing

3 Sulwade Jamphal Kanoli L.I. Major - Ongoing

Scheme Dist. Dhule

4 Shelgaon Barrage Medium Project, Medium 11.10.2021 Ongoing

Dist.Jalgaon

5 Ghungshi Barrage LIS Akola Medium 29.09.2021 Ongoing

6 Purna Barrage No.2 Medium 06.01.2021 Ongoing

(Nerdhamana) Dist. Akola

7 Jigaon Dist. Buldhana Major 04-05.01.2021 Ongoing

8 Warkhed Londhe Dist. Jalgaon Medium 12.10.2021 Ongoing

9 Relining of Rajasthan Feeder canal Major 11.05.2021 Ongoing

10 Relining of Shirind Feeder canal Major 11.05.2021 Ongoing

Monitoring Target by(FU) 10 9

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Annexure - 8.3
Details of Completed Projects under AIBP

Year of Inclusion in Year of

S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH

1 Cheyyeru(Annamaya) 1996-97 2003-04

2 Somasila 1998-99 2006-07

3 Madduvalasa 1998-99 2005-06

4 Maddigedda 2001-02 2006-07

5 Vamsdhara St-II Ph I 2003-04 2008-09

6 Veligallu 2006-07 2008-09

7 Swarnamukhi 2005-06 2008-09

ASSAM

8 Pahumara 1996-97 2008-09

9 Hawaipur lift 1996-97 2006-07

10 Rupahi Lift 1996-97 2001-02

11 Boradikarai 1997-98 2004-05

12 Intg. Irr. Scheme in Kallong Basin 1997-98 2006-07

13 Kallonga @ 1996-97 2006-07

14 Mod. ofJamunaIrr. 2001-02 2008-09

BIHAR

15 Upper Kiul 1996-97 2006-07

16 Orni Reservoir 1997-98 2006-07

17 Bilasi Reservoir 1997-98 2000-01

18 Sone Modernisation 1998-99 2008-09

Restoration of Kosi Barrage and its
19 appurtenants for sustaining created 2008-09 2010-11
irrigation Potential
CHHATISGARH

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Year of Inclusion in Year of

S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
20 HasdeoBango 1997-98 2006-07

21 Shivnath Diversion 1997-98 2002-03

22 Jonk Diversion 1999-2000 2006-07

23 Kosarteda 2002-03 2013-14

24 Mahanadi Res. Pr. 2005-06 2010-11

25 Barnai 2002-03 2006-07

26 Minimata (HasdeoBango Ph. IV) 2007-08 2010-11

GOA

27 Salauli 1997-98 2006-07

GUJARAT

28 Jhuj 1996-97 1999-2000

29 Sipu 1996-97 1999-2000

30 Mukteshwar 1996-97 2006-07

31 Harnav - II 1996-97 1997-98

32 Umaria 1996-97 1996-97

33 Damanganga 1997-98 1999-2000

34 Karjan 1997-98 1999-2000

35 Sukhi 1997-98 1999-2000

36 Deo 1997-98 1997-98

37 Watrak 1997-98 1999-2000

38 Aji-IV 2000-01 2009-10

39 Ozat-II 2000-01 2009-10

40 Brahmini-II 2000-01 2008-09

41 Bhadar-II 2002-03 2010-11

HARYANA

42 Gurgaon Canal 1996-97 2003-04

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S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
43 WRCP 1996-97 2006-07

HIMACHAL PRADESH

44 Changer Lift Irr. Project 2000-01 2012-13

JAMMU & KASHMIR

45 Marwal Lift* 1996-97 2006-07

46 Lethpora Lift* 1996-97 2006-07

47 Koil Lift* 1996-97 2006-07

48 Mod. of Kathua Canal 1999-2000 2006-07

49 IgopheyIrr. Pr. 2000-01 2006-07

50 Rafiabad High Lift Irr. 2001-02 2010-11

51 Mod. of Zaingir Canal 2001-02 2006-07

52 Mod. Of Martand Canal 2006-07 2010-11

53 Mod. Of MavKhul 2006-07 2010-11

54 Mod. of Babul Canal 2007-08 2011-12

JHARKHAND

55 Latratu 1997-98 2002-03

56 Kansjore 1997-98 2010-11

57 Tapkara Reservoir 1997-98 2002-03

KARNATAKA

58 Hirehalla 1996-97 2006-07

59 GhataprabhaSt.III 1997-98 2010-11

60 GandoriNala 2001-02 2009-10

61 Maskinallah 2002-03 2003-04

62 Votehole 2007-08 2008-09

KERALA

63 Kallada 1996-97 2004-05

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Year of Inclusion in Year of

S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
MADHYA PRADESH

64 Bansagar Unit-I 1996-97 2010-11

65 Upper Wainganga 1996-97 2002-03

Rajghat Dam 1998-99 2004-05

66 Sindh Phase I 1999-2000 2006-07

67 Urmil RBC 2000-01 2002-03

68 Banjar 2000-01 2002-03

MAHARASHTRA

69 Surya 1996-97 2006-07

70 Bhima 1997-98 2006-07

71 Upper Tapi 1997-98 2004-05

72 Upper Wardha 1997-98 2008-09

73 Wan 1998-99 2005-06

74 Jayakwadi Stage-II 2000-01 2004-05

75 Vishnupuri 2000-01 2005-06

76 Bahula 2000-01 2006-07

77 Krishna 2002-03 2008-09

78 Kukadi 2002-03 2008-09

79 Hetwane 2002-03 2008-09

80 Chaskaman 2002-03 2008-09

81 Wan - II 2006-07 2008-09

82 PothraNalla 2006-07 2008-09

83 Utawali 2006-07 2008-09

84 Purna 2006-07 2008-09

85 NandurMadhmeshwar 2006-07 2008-09

86 Kar 2006-07 2008-09

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Year of Inclusion in Year of

S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
87 LalNalla 2006-07 2008-09

88 Arunavati 2006-07 2008-09

89 Tajnapur LIS 2006-07 2008-09

90 Khadakwasla 2002-03 2004-05

91 Kadvi 2002-03 2004-05

92 Kasarsai 2002-03 2004-05

93 Jawalgaon 2002-03 2004-05

94 Kumbhi 2002-03 2006-07

95 Kasari 2002-03 2004-05

96 Patgoan 2004-05 2006-07

97 Madan Tank 2005-06 2008-09

98 ShivnaTakli 2005-06 2008-09

99 Amravati 2005-06 2007-08

100 Chandarbhaga 2007-08 2009-10

101 Sapan 2007-08 2009-10

102 Pentakli 2007-08 2009-10

103 Prakasha Barrage 2007-08 2008-09

104 Sulwade Barrage 2007-08 2008-09

105 Sarangkheda 2007-08 2008-09

ORISSA

106 Upper Kolab(KBK) 1997-98 2004-05

107 Titlagarh St-II(KBK) 1998-99 2004-05

108 Potteru(KBK) 2001-02 2004-05

109 Naraj Barrage 2001-02 2005-06

110 Improvement to Sason Canal System 2002-03 2004-05

111 Salandi Left Main Canal-Ambahata 2002-03 2005-06

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S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
112 Improvement to Salki Irrigation 2003-04 2004-05

PUNJAB

113 RanjitSagar Dam 1996-97 2000-01

114 Remodelling of UBDC 2000-01 2006-07

Irr. to H.P. below Talwara (ShahneharIrr.
115 2000-01 2005-06
Project)
RAJASTHAN

116 Jaisamand (Modernisation) 1996-97 2000-01

117 Chhapi 1996-97 2004-05

118 Panchana 1997-98 2004-05

119 Bisalpur 1998-99 2006-07

120 Gambhiri (Modernisation) 1998-99 2000-01

121 Chauli 1998-99 2006-07

122 Mahi Bajaj Sagar 1999-2000 2006-07

123 WRCP 1996-97 2006-07

TELANGANA

124 SriramsagarSt.I 1996-97 2005-06

125 PriyadarshiniJurala 1997-98 2006-07

126 Nagarjunsagar 1998-99 2005-06

127 Gundalavagu 2001-02 2006-07

128 Alisagar LIS 2006-07 2008-09

129 Guthpa LIS 2006-07 2008-09

UTTAR PRADESH
Upper Ganga including Madhya Ganga
130 1996-97 2003-04
Canal
131 SardaSahayak 1996-97 2000-01

132 Providing Kharif Channel in H.K. Doab 1996-97 2004-05

133 Rajghat Dam 1996-97 1996-97

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Year of Inclusion in Year of

S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
134 GuntaNala Dam 1996-97 1999-2000

135 Gyanpur Pump Canal 1999-2000 2001-02

136 Eastern Ganga Canal 1999-2000 2010-11

137 Rajghat Canal 2000-01 2008-09

138 Mod. Agra Canal 2002-03 2008-09

139 Jarauli Pump Canal 2003-04 2006-07

UTTRAKHAND

140 Tehri 1999-2000 2006-07

WEST BENGAL

141 Kangsabati 1997-98 2001-02

Mod. Barrage and Irrigation System of
142 1997-98 2006-07
DVC
143 Hanumata 2000-01 2008-09

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Annexure - 8.4

Details of Projects Reported completed under PMKSY-AIBP as on 31.3.2022

Year of Inclusion in Year of
S. No. State/Project Name
AIBP Completion
ANDHRA PRADESH

1 Maddigedda 2001-02 2017-18

ASSAM

2 Champamati 1996-97 2019-20

CHHATISGARH

3 Maniyari Tank (ERM) 2011-12 2017-18

4 Kharung (ERM) 2010-11 2018-19

UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU &
KASHMIR
5 Rajpora Lift 2000-01 2018-19

6 Restoration & Mod. of Main Ravi Canal 2011-12 2021-22

7 Tral Lift Irrigation Project 2000-01 2021-22

KARNATAKA

8 Sri Rameswar Irrigation 2014-15 2017-18

9 Bhima LIS 2009-10 2018-19

10 Karanja 1997-98 2020-21

MADHYA PRADESH

11 Sagar(Sagad) 2011-12 2017-18

12 Singhpur 2011-12 2017-18

13 Mahuar 2013-14 2017-18

14 Sindh Phase II 1998-99 2018-19

15 Bariarpur LBC 2000-2001 2018-19

16 Bansagar Unit-II 2003-04 2018-19

17 Sanjay Sagar (Bah) 2011-12 2018-19

18 Indira Sagar Unit II (Ph I & II) 1996-97 2018-19

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19 Indira Sagar Unit V 2014-15 2018-19

20 Omkareshwar, Ph.-IV 2014-15 2018-19

21 Bargi Diversion Ph - I 2001-02 2018-19

22 Mahi 2000-01 2020-21

23 Mahan 2003-04 2020-21

MAHARASHTRA

24 Bawanthadi [IS] 2004-05 2017-18

25 Lower Panzara 2009-10 2017-18

26 Dongargaon 2005-06 2017-18

27 Warna 2005-06 2017-18

28 Nandur Madhmeshwar 2006-07 2018-19

29 Upper Kundalika 2008-09 2018-19

30 Lower Dudhna 2005-06 2019-20

31 Dhom Balaakwadi 2007-08 2019-20

32 Khadakpurna 2006-07 2019-20

MANIPUR

33 Dolaithabi 2002-03 2020-21

ORISSA

34 Upper Indravati (KBK) 1996-97 2017-18

35 Rukura-Tribal 2009-10 2017-18

36 RET Irrigation(KBK) 2003-04 2018-19

37 Upper Indravati Extn (KBK) 1996-97 2019-20

38 Telengiri 2003-04 2019-20

PUNJAB

39 Kandi Canal Extension (Ph.II) 2002-03 2017-18

40 Rehabilitation of Ist Patiala Feeder and 2007-08 2017-18

Kotla Branch Project
RAJASTHAN

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41 Narmada Canal 1998-99 2018-19

42 Mod. of Gang Canal 2000-2001 2018-19

TELANGANA

43 Gollavagu 2006-07 2017-18

44 Ralivagu 2006-07 2017-18

45 Mathadivagu 2006-07 2017-18

UTTAR PRADESH

46 Bansagar Canal 1997-98 2018-19

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Annexure - 8.5

Central Assistance to MMI Projects included under Special Package for Maharashtra
Total CA released
Potentia
Ultimate l created
S. Districts For CA For CA For CA For CA Total
Project Name Irrigation in Ha as
No Benefitted proposal of proposal proposal proposal CA
Potential on
2018-19 of 2019-20 of 2020-21 of 2021-22 released
in Ha 31.03.202
2
Satara,
Tembhu LIS
1 Sangli, 25.00 69.79 77.56 108.01 280.36 111856 102235
Dist. Satara
Solapur
Warkhed
2 Londhe Dist. Jalgaon 10.41 19.345 26.03 23.68 79.47 7919 0
Jalgaon
Sulwade
Jamphal Kanoli
3 Dhule 0.23 0.00 95.97 108.55 204.75 52720 0
L.I. Scheme
Dist. Dhule
Shelgaon
Barrage
4 Medium Jalgaon 15.22 13.99 47.15 43.59 119.94 11318 0
Project,
Dist.Jalgaon
Ghungshi
5 Barrage LIS Akola (V) 3.27 2.55 3.84 10.43 20.10 6660 0
Akola

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Purna Barrage
No.2
6 0.00 0.00 12.43 0.74 13.17 6954 0
(Nerdhamana)
Dist.Akola

Jigaon Dist. Buldhana,

7 262.02 17.01 39.53 336.42 654.98 101088 0
Buldhana Akola (V)

Urmodi Dist.
8 Satara 13.27 10.63 0.00 14.35 38.25 32000 14400
Satara

Total MMI 329.43 133.31 302.52 645.77 1411.02 330515 116635

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Annexure – 8.6

Central Assistance to MMI Projects included under Special Package for Punjab

Total CA released
CA
released Ultimate
S. Districts CA released till Total
Project Name during Irrigation
No Benefitted March 2016 under CA
2016-2022 Potential in
AIBP released
under Ha
PMKSY
Relining of
Rajasthan
Mukatsar &
1 Feeder RD 105.84 359.27 465.11 93120
Faridkot
179000 to
496000
Relining of
Sirhind Feeder Mukatsar &
2 50.00 269.18 319.18 34550
RD119700 to Faridkot
RD 447927

Total 155.84 628.45 784.29 127670

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Annexure –8.7
tfo sliateD Five Newly Includedsteeoo at under PMKSY-AIBP

S.N. Name of Project CCA Estimated Balance cost as target benefitted districts
on 01.04.2021 with central date
share
01 Parwan Major Multipurpose 2.01 Lakh Balance cost of works: Rs. December Kota, Baran,
project, Rajasthan Ha 3554.25 Cr. Central Share:- 2023 Jhalawar
Rs. 733.86 Cr.
02 ERM of Sukla Irrigation Project, CCA: Balance cost of works: Rs. March Baksa
Assam 12150 Ha 258.47 Cr. Central Share:- 2024
UIP: Rs. 232.62 Cr.
17900Ha
03 Formation of Flood Carrier CCA: 23040 Balance Cost of Works: Rs September Assembly constituency areas of
Canal from Kannadian Channel Ha. 96.13 Cr. Central Share: Rs 2022 Palayamkottai, Nanguneri and
to drought prone areas of UIP: 23040 44.22 Cr. Radhapuram in Tirunelveli District and
sathankulam, Thisayanvilai by Ha two assembly constituency areas of
interlinking Tamiraparani, Srivaikundam and Tiruchendur in
Kurumeniyar and Nambiyar Thoothukud District will be benefitted.
rivers
04 Guruvarya Late Laxmanraoji CCA: Balance Cost of works: June, 2025 Satara
Inamadar Lift Irrigation Scheme 35540 Ha 647.69 crore
(Jihe Kathapur Lift irrigation UIP: Central Share:
Scheme), Maharashtra 27500 Ha 247.34 crore

05 Nadaun Medium Irrigation CCA: Balance Cost of works: Rs. March, Hamirpur
Project, Himachal Pradesh 2979.72Ha 12.68 crore 2023
UIP: Central Share:
6471.4Ha Rs. 11.41 crore

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Annexure-8.8
List of 22 projects for urgent monitoring along with their proposed dates of visit
Projects & State/UT Date of Visit Report
submission
1.Pula Subbaiah Veligonda Project (A.P.) 25-27 Aug 2021 (KGBO,
2. Y.C.P.R Korisapadu Lift Irrigation Scheme (A.P.) Yes
Hyderabad)
3. Sina Madha LIS Major Project (Maharashtra) 20-21 Aug 2021 (MCO, Pune) Yes
4. Deoghar Medium Project (Maharashtra) 23-25 Aug 2021
5. Pandhari Medium Project (Maharashtra) 24 August 2021(MCO)
6. Kanhan Nadi Project (Kochi Barrage ) (Maharashtra) 25 August 2021 Yes
7. Chichdoh Barrage (Maharashtra)
27-28 August 2021
8. Takli Medium Irrigation (Rajasthan) (YBO-M&A Jaipur)
9. ERM of Sawan Bhadon Medium Irrigation (Rajasthan)
10. Gararda Medium Irrigation Project (Rajasthan) 24th August 2021 to Yes
11. Gagrin Medium Irrigation Project (Rajasthan) 26th Aug 2021
12. Parwan Lift Scheme (Rajasthan)
13. Badaun Irrigation Project (U.P.) 25-27th August 2021 (UGBO,
Yes
Lucknow)
14. Nadaun Medium Irrigation Project (H.P.)
24-27th August 2021(IBO) yes
15. Phina Singh Medium Irrigation Project (H.P.)
16. Sonthi Lift Irrigation Scheme (Karnataka) 17-18th August 2021
Yes
17. ERM of UKP Stage-I and II Extension Thimmapur LIS, (MSO, Bangalore)
Ramthal (Marol) LIS, Budihal-Peerapur LIS,

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Nandawadagi LIS and NRBC 9(A) Distributary – 24-26th August 2021

Karnataka
18. Formation of Flood Carrier canal from Kannadian Channel
25-27 Aug 2021 (CSRO,
to Drought Prone areas of Sathankulam, Thisayanvilai by Yes
interlinking Tamirabarani, Karumeniyar and Nambiyar Coimbatore)
Rivers (Tamil Nadu)
19. Increasing capacity of WJC Main Branch canal from Indri 24th August 2021 (IBO, Yes (Project
Head to Munak Head (RD 0-154500) (Haryana).
Chandigarh) Completed)
20. Rengali Irrigation Project (Right Bank Canal system)
(Odisha) 21-28th August 2021 (MERO) Yes
21. Deo Irrigation Project (Odisha)
22. Lower Suktel (Odisha)

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Annexure - 15.1

Training Activities Organised / Coordinated by CWC during 2021-22

Due to Nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of Novel Corona Virus COVID-19
and maintaining of social distancing, physical training courses could not held at CWC
(HQ). However, the following trainings were conducted by Training Dte. both online
and offline.

S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
“Customized training on 22- 26 Computer 15 Officers
MIKE-11 for Central Water March, Center, RDC2,
Commission Officers” 2021 and Gr Floor, WB-
1.
organized by DHI (India) 5 - 9 April, II, CWC
Water & Environment Pvt Ltd, 2021
New Delhi.
Online Training programme 6-9 April, Online/ESCI 15 Officers
2. on “Coastal Erosion 2021 Hyderabad
Prevention and Control”
Online training programme on 05-07 July, Online/ESCI 06 Officers
“Water Resources 2021 Hyderabad
3.
Development using Artificial
Neural Network”
Online training programme on 12-16 July, Online/ESCI 02 Officers
“Project Management using 2021 Hyderabad
4.
MS Project and Primavera
Software”
Online training programme on 13-30 July, Online/NWA, About 100
5. “Flood Forecasting, Modelling 2021 Pune Officers
and Disaster Management”
Virtual Training on “Hydro 25th Aug., Online/TAI, 05 Officers
6. Tunnel Specifics in Design and 2021 New Delhi
Construction”
One week training for SWAs 06-10 Computer Hall, 08 Participants
7. of PCP Dte Sept.,2021 FFM Dte.,
CWC
An online lecture on “Flow 13th Sept., Online/Cisco Open to all
Transition Design in 2021 Webex
8.
Hydraulic Structures"
delivered by Prof. S. K.

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
Mazumder
An on-line lecture on “Writing 17th Sept., Online/Cisco Open to all
of Annual Performance 2021 Webex
Appraisal Report (APAR) for
9. CWES Officers” delivered by
Shri Chandan Mukherjee,
Deputy Secretary,
DoWR,RD&GR, MoJS
Two day Virtual 23-24 Sept., Online/INCOL 22 Officers
training/workshop on 2021 D
10.
"Earthquake and Dam Safety"
organized by ICOLD/CBIP
8 CWC Officers were 10-12 Online/AIWC 8 officers
nominated for Young Water month
11.
Professionals Programme Course
under NHP
Virtual Training Program on 14th Oct., Online/INCOL 11 Officers
12. “Risk Analysis applied to Dam 2021 D
Safety Management”
2-Weeks Mandatory Level-II 20-29 Oct., Online/NWA 33 Officers
13.
Training for SRAs of CWC 2021
Two day online Workshop on 21-22 Oct., Online/INCOL 28 Officers
14. “RESERVOIRS AND 2021 D
SEISMICITY”
Virtual workshop on 10-12 Nov., Online/INCOL 10 Officers
"Applicability and Feasibility 2021 D
15.
of Roller Compacted Concrete
Dams"
Virtual “International Water 15-17 Nov., Online/GCTC 13 Officers
16. Security & Climate Change 2021
Conference 2021”
Online programme on “Water 17-18 Nov., Online/NPC, 04 Officers
17. Audit, Water Conservation 2021 Jaipur
and Management Techniques”
Virtual Workshop on 02-03 Dec., Online/INCOL 16 Officers
18. "Reservoirs triggered 2021 D
Seismicity"
Virtual International 09-11 Dec., Online/ISEG & 14 Officers
19. Conference on “Recent 2021 NHPC
Advances in Geotechnics

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
(EGCON2021)”
Awareness Generation 09th Dec., Online/NWA, Open to all
Exercise webinar on “Sexual 2021 CWC, Pune
Harassment of Women at
20.
Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act
2013
First Batch Level-1 Mandatory 13-31 Dec., NWA, Pune, 25 Officers
Cadre Training Program for 2021 IIT Roorkee
21.
JTS Level Officers of CWES and IIM
(Group-A) Ahmedabad
Virtual training Session on the 15th Dec., TAI, New 01 Officer
topic “Transport Tunnel 2021 Delhi
22.
Specifics in Design and
Construction”
Virtual Workshop on "Seismic 16-17 Dec., Online/INCOL 16 Officers
23.
Safety of Existing Dams" 2021 D
Virtual workshop on 18-19 Online/INCOL 8 Officers
24. “Construction of Dams in Jan.,2022 D
Weak Rocks”
Virtual Workshop on 20-21 Jan., Online/INCOL 16 Officers
“Multiple Hazards Caused by 2022 D
25.
Strong Earthquakes to Dams
and Appurtenant Structures”
Online Certificate Course on 6 months Online Course 09 Officers
26. “Dam and Network Safety
Assurance”
Batch-3 Level-2 MCTP for 07th Feb- Online /NWA, 80 Officers
27. Assistant Director- 04th March, Pune
II/AE/SDEs 2022
Roorkee Water Conclave-2022 02-04 Hybrid 6 Officers
28. March, mode/IIT
2022 Roorkee
2 Week ITP for Newly 14th March Training Hall, 56 Staff
29. recruited MTS of CWC (HQ) to 08th Library
in two batches April, 2022 Building, CWC
32nd ITP of JTS Officers of 28 March – NWA, Pune 02 Officers
30. CWES Gr-A for 32 Week 04 Nov.,
2022

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Participation of CWC Officers in Training/Workshop/Webinar/Talks Organized by other

Institutions

S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
A Webinar on “Role of ICT 7th April, Webinar/ICID Open to all
technologies for sustainable 2021
1. irrigation management and
scheduling (MENA Region-
Case studies)”
7th Water Tech Talk on “TERI 9th April, Cisco Open to all
Advanced Oxidation 2021 Webex/NWM,
2. Technology (TADOX) to treat MoJS
Waste Water and Enhance
Water Reuse”
25th Water Talk on “Catch the 16th April, Cisco Open to all
3. Rain- Importance of Water 2021 Webex/NWM,
Literacy” MoJS
Online Workshop on 23rd April, Zoom Open to all
4. “Innovations in Non-contact 2021 meeting/IIT
Hydrometry” Roorkee
Virtual International 06th Online/IIT Open to all
Workshop on “COASTAL May,2021 Madras
5. INFORMATION SYSTEM-
MANAGEMENT AND
ENGINEERING”
8th Water Tech Talk on 14th May, Cisco Open to all
“Employment of State-of-the- 2021 Webex/NWM,
Art Technology Tools for MoJS
6. resolving indeterminate Snow-
Ice Water Resources for the
sustenance of Himalayan
Ecosystem”
Online Inception Workshop on 18th May, Microsoft Open to all
“Glacio-Hydrological 2021 teams/ Swiss
Modeling and Integrated Agency for
7. Water Management of Development
Bhagirathi Basin, and
Uttarakhand” Cooperation
(SDC)
26th Water Talk on “Raising 21st Cisco Open to all
8. Water Table: Prerequisite to Jal May,2021 Webex/NWM,
Jeevan Mission” MoJS

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
9th Water Talk on “ Isotope 11th June, Cisco Open to all
application in Water Resources 2021 Webex/NWM,
9.
Development and MoJS
Management”
27th Water Talk on 18th June, Cisco Open to all
“CELEBRATING 'WOMEN 2021 Webex/NWM,
10.
WATER CHAMPIONS' FROM MoJS
THE GRASSROOTS”
A Webinar on “Yoga for 20th June, Youtube Open to all
11. Immunity” in collaboration 2021 Channel
with Isha Foundation
A workshop on “Esri Arc GIS 23rd June, Microsoft Open to all
Platform- New Hydro Horizon 2021 Teams/ESRI
12. for Water Resources Noida
Management” for CWC
Officials
A Workshop/ programme in 24th June, Online/ Art of Open to all
collaboration with Art of 2021 Living
Living Foundation, Bengaluru Foundation,
13.
on “River Rejuvenation Bengaluru
through Community
Participation”
A webinar on “Geophysical 26th June, Online/Aqua Open to all
Methods for Dam 2021 Foundation,
14.
Investigations & Health New Delhi
Checks”
A Webinar on “Water Policy 05th July, Zoom Open to all
Since Independence- 2021 meeting/
15.
Implications for Rural India” NIRDPR,
Hyderabad
9 CWC Officers were May-July, Bengaluru/Ro 9 Officers
sponsored for pursuing 2 year 2021 orkee/Chennai
M.Tech Course at IISC,
16.
Bangaluru, IIT Roorkee and
Anna University, Chennai for
2021-2023
10th Water Tech Talk on “Some 9th July, Cisco Open to all
thoughts on Advancement of 2021 Webex/NWM,
17.
Groundwater Management MoJS
practices in India”

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
28th Water Talk on “SOLVING 16th July, Cisco Open to all
18. INDIA'S WATER 2021 Webex/NWM,
PROBLEMS” MoJS
A virtual ESRI India User 28-29 July, Online/ESRI, Open to all
19. Conference “GIS: Creating a 2021 Noida
Sustainable Future”
Launch event of Celebrating 29th July, Online/ Open to all
20. one year of National 2021 Ministry of
Education Policy 2020 Education
11th Water Tech Talk 13th Aug., Cisco Open to all
21. 2021 Webex/NWM,
MoJS
Virtual conference on “Second 11-17 Online/ India 05 Officers
Edition Hydro Power Asia, Aug., 2021 Infrastructure
22.
August 17-18, 2021 Publishing Pvt
Ltd
29th Water Talk 20th Aug., Cisco Open to all
23. 2021 Webex/NWM,
MoJS
Webinar on "Efficient Design 8th Sept., Online Open to all
24. and Infection control in 2021
Healthcare facilities”
12th Water Tech Talk on 10th Sept., Cisco Open to all
25. ”Sharing Data to Share Water” 2021 Webex/NWM,
MoJS
Online training course on 16-17 Sept., Online Open to all
“Advanced Techniques for 2021
26.
Bathymetry Survey”
conducted by CWPRS, Pune
30th Water Talk on ”Urban 17th Sept., Cisco Open to all
27. Water Management in India- 2021 Webex/NWM,
Issues and the way Forward” MoJS
ESRI, Noida, is organizing a 30th Sept., Microsoft Open to all
workshop on “Latest tools in 2021 Teams/ESRI,
28.
ArcGIS for Dam Safety and Noida
Solutions”
13th Water Tech Talk on 08th Oct., Cisco Open to all
29. ”GLOBAL ASPECT OF 2021 Webex/NWM,
RAINWATER HARVESTING” MoJS
30. Virtual Technical Session on 12-13 Oct., Online Open to all

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
WRF-Hydro modelling system 2021
31st Water Talk on “Creating a 15th Oct., Cisco Open to all
31. people‟s movement for Water 2021 Webex/NWM,
Conservation” MoJS
भारतीय नददयों के अंतयोजन के 25th Oct., Auditorium, 08 CWC
2021 New Library Officers
तकनीकी, आर्थिक और पयािवरणीय
Building, CWC
आयाम पर संगोष्ठी राष्रीय जऱ
32.
ववकास अभभकरण (NWDA), नई
ददल्ऱी द्वारा पुस्तकाऱय
सभागार, केंद्रीय जऱ आयोग
14th Water Tech Talk on 12th Nov., Cisco Open to all
“Application of Artificial 2021 Webex/NWM,
33. Intelligence and Digital Twin MoJS
technologies for Water
Management”
32nd Water Talk on 19th Nov., Cisco Open to all
34. “Conserving the Critical 2021 Webex/NWM,
Common - Water.” MoJS
Virtual International Financial 03-04 Dec., Online/ Open to all
Services Centres Authority 2021 Bloomberg
(IFSCA), under the aegis of
Government of India and in
35.
partnership with GIFT City
Gujarat & Bloomberg is going
to organize first global Fin
Tech event “InFinity Forum”
15th Water Tech Talk on 10th Dec., Cisco Open to all
“Climate Resilient, Natural 2021 Webex/NWM,
36. Farming and Learning from MoJS
AP Community Managed
Natural Farming”
Physical based Mathematical 16-17 Dec., MS Open to all
Modelling for Estimation of 2021 Teams/CWC
37. Sediment Rate and Sediment
Transport in Seven (7) River
Basins- Workshop #2
33rd Water Talk on “Digitally 17th Dec., Cisco Open to all
38.
enabled strategy to enhance 2021 Webex/NWM,

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
community resilience toward MoJS
water security”
16th Water Tech Talk on 14th Jan., Cisco Open to all
“Rooftop rainwater harvesting 2022 Webex/NWM,
39.
by easiest and cheapest MoJS
techniques”
2nd Training on “GIS using 17-21 Jan., MS Open to all
40. QGIS and Morphological 2022 Teams/CWC
Analysis”
34th Water Talk on “NEW 21st Jan., Cisco Open to all
VISION FOR A 2022 Webex/NWM,
COMMUNITY-LED, MoJS
41. DEMAND-DRIVEN,
SCALABLE WATER
CONSERVATION
PROGRAM”
Online Training Programme 27-28 Jan., Cisco Open to all
on “Flood Management and 2022 Webex/NERI
42.
Erosion Control” WALM,
Tezpur
A webinar on the topic "Dr B R 31st Jan., Cisco Open to all
Ambedkar and his life's 2022 Webex/NWA,
43. contribution in Water, Power CWC, Pune
Policy and Water Resources
Development in India"
Webinar on “WETLAND 02nd Feb., Cisco Webex/ Open to all
44. ACTION FOR PEOPLE AND 2022 NERIWALM,
NATURE” Tezpur
A Webinar on “Awareness 02nd Feb., Google Open to all
45. activity on River Interlinking 2022 Meet/NWDA,
Programme” Hyderabad
Virtual National Workshop on 07th Feb., Online/NDMA Open to all
“Mountain Hazards & Lessons 2022
46.
Learnt from 7th Feb 2021
Uttarakhand Disaster”
17th Water Tech Talk on 11th Feb., Cisco Open to all
“Conglomerative measure to 2022 Webex/NWM,
47.
enhance Water Use Efficiency MoJS
in irrigation Sector”
48. 35th Water Talk on “Natural 18th Feb., Cisco Open to all

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S. Venue/ Participants
Topic of Programme Period
No. Organized by
Farming & Water 2022 Webex/NWM,
Conservation” MoJS
Webinar on „Legal and 09-10 Cisco Open to all
49. Institutional Framework for March, Webex/NWM,
Dam Safety in India‟ 2022 MoJS
18th Water Tech Talk on 11th March, Cisco Open to all
“Conserving Wetlands and 2022 Webex/NWM,
50.
Rivers: Challenges and MoJS
opportunities”

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Annexure - 15.2

Details of Training Programs undertaken by National Water Academy, Pune

during 2021-22

# Details` Dates Duration Officers Manweeks Training Mandays

(Weeks) Trained Days

1 Purpose Oriented Training 19-30 April 2 44 88 10 440

through Distance Learning on 2021
"Drainage & Watershed
Delineation and Jurisdiction
Demarcation using GIS
2 Purpose Oriented Training 19-30 April 2 92 184 10 920
Program through Distance 2021
Learning on Flood Forecasting
and MIKE Modelling
3 Training-cum-Workshop on 26-30 April 1 24 24 5 120
Overview of Water Resources 2021
Sector in India through
Distance Learning for Media
Professionals
4 Purpose Oriented Training 10-21 May 2 184 368 10 1840
Program through Distance 2021
Learning on
Hydrometeorological
Observation at Site
5 Purpose Oriented Training 10-21 May 2 133 266 10 1330
Program on Irrigation 2021
Planning Aspects for
Preparation of Detailed Project
Reports through Distance
Learning
6 Mandatory Cadre Training 07-21 May 2 32 64 10 320
Program for Junior Engineers 2021
of Brahmaputra Board
7 Fourth International Distance 31 May 2021 - 7 91 637 35 3185
Learning Course in Advanced 16 July 2021
Topics in Hydraulics,
Hydrological Sciences and
Hydrometeorology for Asian
Region
8 Flood Assest Mapping using 31 May 2021 1 112 112 5 560
GIS to 04 June
2021
9 Distance Learning Program on 24-26 May 0.6 213 127.8 3 639
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -
Batch I

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10 Distance Learning Program on 25-27 May 0.6 189 113.4 3 567

Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -
Batch II
11 Distance Learning Program on 26-28 May 0.6 196 117.6 3 588
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -
Batch III
12 Distance Learning Program on 31 May -02 0.6 196 117.6 3 588
Water Resources Sector of June 2021
India for School Teachers -
Batch IV
13 Distance Learning Program on 01-03 June 0.6 187 112.2 3 561
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -V
14 Distance Learning Program on 02-04 June 0.6 199 119.4 3 597
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -VI
15 Distance Learning Program on 07-09 June 0.6 183 109.8 3 549
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -VII
16 Distance Learning Program on 08-10 June 0.6 178 106.8 3 534
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers -VIII
17 Distance Learning Program on 09-11 June 0.6 162 97.2 3 486
Water Resources Sector of 2021
India for School Teachers-IX
18 Purpose Oriented Training 07-18 June 2 92 184 10 920
Through Distance Learning on 2021
Project Hydrology
19 Purpose Oriented Training 07-11 June 1 291 291 5 1455
through Webinar Series on e- 2021
Governance Tools
20 Training Program on Building 22-25 June 0.8 20 16 4 80
Competencies for Personal 2021
Excellence in Public
Governance with Art of Living
Foundation, Bengaluru in on-
line mode (Batch-I)
21 Webinar 1 :International 07 June 2021 0.2 188 37.6 1 188
Cooperation in water Sector of
India: Role of Department of
Water Resources, River
Development & Ganga
Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal
Shakti
22 Webinar 2 : History of 14-Jun-21 0.2 179 35.8 1 179
Development of International
Water Law; Water Allocation
in Transboundary basins;
Helsinki Rules (1966), Berlin

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Rules(2004)
23 Webinar 3 : International 21-Jun-21 0.2 164 32.8 1 164
Water Law: The UN Water
courses Convention 1997 and
other instruments
24 Webinar 4 : Indus Water 28-Jun-21 0.2 168 33.6 1 168
Treaty Surviving the odds
25 Webinar 5 : Working of Indus 5-Jul-21 0.2 203 40.6 1 203
Treaty between India and
Pakistan : Case Studies of
Baglihar & Kishanganga
26 Webinar 6 : Ganga Water 12-Jul-21 0.2 129 25.8 1 129
Treaty (1996) and existing
institutional mechanisms for
transboundary water
cooperation between India and
Bangladesh
27 Purpose Oriened Training 05-09 July 1 157 157 5 785
Program on Irrigation Assests 2021
Mapping using GIS - Batch I
28 Purpose Oriented Training 13-30 July 2 338 676 10 3380
Through DL on Flood 2021
Forecasting, Modelling and
Disaster Management
29 Purpose Oriented Training 12-23 July 2 52 104 10 520
Program on Andriod App 2021
Development for Water Sector
30 Purpose Oriened Training 12-16 July 1 156 156 5 780
Program on Irrigation Assests 2021
Mapping using GIS - Batch II
31 Purpose Oriented Training 19-30 July 2 288 576 10 2880
Program through Distance 2021
Learning on Hydro
meteorological Observation
Site
32 Webinar 7 :Kosi (1954,1966) 19-Jul-21 0.2 176 35.2 1 176
and Gandak (1959)
Agreements, Treaty (1996) and
existing institutional
mechanisms Mahakali for
transboundary water
cooperation between India and
Nepal
33 Purpose Oriented Training 26-30 July 1 327 327 5 1635
Program through Distance 2021
Learning on Hydrologic
Modelling System HEC-HMS
34 Webinar 8 : Transboundary 26-Jul-2021 0.2 136 27.2 1 136
Cooperation on Water
Resources between India and

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Bhutan

35 Webinar 9 : Transboundary 02 Aug 2021 0.2 137 27.4 1 137

Cooperation on Water
Resources between India and
China
36 Webinar 10: International 09 Aug 2021 0.2 133 26.6 1 133
Transboundary Water
Cooperation outside South
Asian Region.
37 Webinar 11 : International 16 Aug 2021 0.2 85 17 1 85
Cooperation in Water Sector
with other Countries (not in
neighbourhood)
38 Training Program on Google 16-23 Aug, 1.2 562 674.4 6 3372
Earth Engine and its 2021
Application in Water
Resources Management
39 Financial Management. World 17-18 Aug 0.4 63 25.2 2 126
Bank Procurement Procedures, 2021
Contract Management (under
National Hydrology Project) in
the Distance Learning Mode
40 Webinar 12 : Challenges of 23 Aug 2021 0.2 102 20.4 1 102
International Issues in
Interlinking of River Projects
41 Webinar 13 : Murray-Darling 30 Aug 21 0.2 88 17.6 1 88
Basin: Inter-state Water
Conflict and Cooperation
42 Webinar 14 : A shifted baseline 06 Sept 21 0.2 108 21.6 1 108
: The Changing context of
Cooperation in the Mekong
River Basin
43 Webinar 15 : International 13 Sept 21 0.2 76 15.2 1 76
Water Cooperation in Water
Sector- Role of Asian
Development Bank, Past,
Present and Future
44 Webinar on Writing of Annual 17 Sept 21 0.2 159 31.8 1 159
Performance Appraisal Report
(APAR) for CWES Officers
45 Webinar 16 : International 20 Sept 21 0.2 77 15.4 1 77
Cooperation in Irrigation and
Drainage - Role of ICID
46 Training Program on Smart 23-24 Sept 21 0.4 49 19.6 2 98
Working MS Office Tools
47 Webinar 17 : The World Bank 27 Sept 21 0.2 99 19.8 1 99
Engagement in Water - Past
Present and Future

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48 Distance Learning Program on 04-05 Oct 21 0.4 211 84.4 2 422

Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch A
49 Distance Learning Program on 05-06 Oct 21 0.4 105 42 2 210
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch B
50 Distance Learning Program on 06-07 Oct 21 0.4 125 50 2 250
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch C
51 Distance Learning Program on 07-08 Oct 21 0.4 110 44 2 220
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch D
52 Distance Learning Program on 11-12 Oct 21 0.4 122 48.8 2 244
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch E
53 Distance Learning Program on 12-13 Oct 21 0.4 120 48 2 240
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch F
54 Distance Learning Program on 13-14 Oct 21 0.4 122 48.8 2 244
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch G
55 Distance Learning Program on 18 & 20 Oct 0.4 114 45.6 2 228
Water Resources Sector of 21
India for School Teachers -
Batch H
56 Distance Learning Program on 20-21 Oct 21 0.4 118 47.2 2 236
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch I
57 Distance Learning Program on 21-22 Oct 21 0.4 83 33.2 2 166
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers –
Batch J
58 Distance Learning Program on 25-26 Oct 21 0.4 119 47.6 2 238
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch K
59 Distance Learning Program on 26-27 Oct 21 0.4 141 56.4 2 282
Water Resources Sector of
India for School Teachers -
Batch L
60 Mandatory Cadre Training 20-29 Oct 21 1.6 33 52.8 8 264
Program for Senior Research
Assistants of Central Water

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Commission

61 Purpose Oriented Training 25-29 Oct 21 1 90 90 5 450

through DL on River Analysis
System (HEC-RAS)
62 Training -cum-Webinar on 11-12 Nov 21 0.4 267 106.8 2 534
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 1 (Covering districts
of North Western Plateau
Agro-climatic Zone)
63 Training -cum-Webinar on 17-18 Nov 0.4 267 106.8 2 534
"Water Conservation and 2021
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 2 (Covering districts
of North Central Plateau Agro-
climatic Zone)
64 Training -cum-Webinar on 25-26 Nov 21 0.4 269 107.6 2 538
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 3 (Covering districts
of North Eastern Plateau Agro-
climatic Zone)
65 Training -cum-Webinar on 02-03 Dec 21 0.4 308 123.2 2 616
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 4 (Covering districts
of East and South Eastern
Coastal Plain Agro-climatic
Zone)
66 Training -cum-Webinar on 09-10 Dec 21 0.4 263 105.2 2 526
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 5 (Covering districts
of North Eastern Ghat Agro-
climatic Zone)
67 Webinar on Awareness 9-Dec-21 0.2 86 17.2 1 86
Generation Exercise on Sexual
Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act
2013
68 MCTP Level 1 - for JTS (one 13-31 Dec 21 3 25 75 15 375
Week at NWA+ One Week at
IIM-Ahemedabad + One Week
at IIT-Roorkee)

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69 Introduction to Python 13-24 Dec 21 2 735 1470 10 7350

Programming and its
Application in Water
Resources Sector
70 Training -cum-Webinar on 16-17 Dec 21 0.4 256 102.4 2 512
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 6 (Covering districts
of Eastern Ghat High Land
Agro-climatic Zone)
71 National Certificate Course on 27 Dec 21-28 5 10 50 25 250
Participatory Irrigation Jan 2022
Management (English Version)

72 "सहभागी ससचिं ाई प्रबधिं न" पर राष्ट्रीय प्रमाणपत्र 27 Dec 21-28 5 20 100 25 500
पाठ् यक्रम (सहदिं ी सस्िं करण ) Jan 2022
73 Purpose Oriented Training 03-07 Jan 2022 1 72 72 5 360
Through Distance Learning on
"Hydro-Metrological
Observation at Site
74 Training–cum Webinar on 06-07 Jan 2022 0.4 160 64 2 320
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 7 (Covering districts
of South Eastern Ghat Agro-
climatic Zone)
75 Training–cum-Webinar on 13-14 Jan 2022 0.4 384 153.6 2 768
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 8 (Covering Western
Undulating Agro-climatic
Zone)
76 Big Data applications in water 17-21 Jan 2022 1 300 300 5 1500
resources and hydro
informatics
77 Training-cum-Webinar on 20-21 Jan 2022 0.4 799 319.6 2 1598
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 9 (Covering Western
Central Table Land Agro-
climatic Zone)
78 Training-cum-Webinar on 27-28 Jan 2022 0.4 357 142.8 2 714
"Water Conservation and
Management" in association
with WALMI, Odisha -
Program 10 (Covering

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Western Central Table Land

Agroclimatic Zone)

79 “Dr B R Ambedkar and his 31-Jan-22 0.2 229 45.8 1 229

life‟s contribution in Water,
Power Policy and Water
Resources Development in
India” 41th week for India@75
celebration
80 Mandatory Cadre Training 07 Feb - 04 4 80 320 20 1600
Program for Assistant Director Mar 22
-I/Sub Divisional Engineers of
CWES Group B Officers
81 Webinar on „Legal and 09-11 Mar 22 0.6 319 191.4 3 957
Institutional Framework for
Dam Safety in India‟
82 Series 1 : “Water Insight/ जल 2-Mar-22 0.2 127 25.4 1 127
अतिं र्दृसि – Talk by Eminent Water
Experts”
83 Series 2 : “Water Insight/ जल 9-Mar-22 0.2 94 18.8 1 94
अतिं र्दृसि – Talk by Eminent Water
Experts”
84 Workshop on Roadmap for 14-Mar-22 0.2 14 2.8 1 14
Online National PIM
Certificate Course & Strategic
Partnerships for PIM Capacity
Building
85 Land Use Land Cover 15-17 March 0.6 633 379.8 3 1899
Mapping Using Remote 22
Sensing

86 Series 3 : “Water Insight/ जल 30-Mar-22 0.2 69 13.8 1 69

अतिं र्दृसि – Talk by Eminent Water
Experts”: Water resources
project Formulation - Needs
Devotion, its health nurturing -
Needs Emotions & to Secure it
for the nation - Needs Strategy
Challenges and Oppurtunities
Total 77.6 14973 11605 388 58026

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