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AR BB 2015-16 English.Pdf North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI) North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI) was established in the year 1996 under Brahmaputra Board, as a follow up of historic 'Assam Accord' inked on the auspicious day – 15th August (Independence Day of India) – in the year 1985 in presence of then, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi. The Institute is situated in sprawling campus of 44 hectares at Rudreswar in North Guwahati at a distance of 25 km from the main city, far from the madding crowd of the city, on the hillock with a panoramic view. The Institute was set up as pioneer laboratory of North Eastern Region for testing of soil, rock, concrete and construction materials for development of water resources and other projects. The Institute has adequate facility for simulating / understanding river behaviour through physical models. Mandate Undertaking field and laboratory investigations, research and development work of basic and applied types in 'Geo-mechanics', 'Concrete Technology', 'Soil Characteristics', 'Construction Materials' and associated issues for development of Hydropower, Irrigation and Flood Control Projects. Activities o Hydraulic Physical Model Testing for Erosion problem study and River training o Soil mechanics o Rock mechanics o Concrete technology o Construction material testing o Geophysical investigations at site o Sediment/Silt analysis NEHARI has patronage of Central Soil and Material Research station (CSMRS), New Delhi and Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune – Internationally recognised apex Institutes in the field of laboratory testing of soil and construction materials and development of physical and mathematical models in the field of water resources. Experts/technical hands of NEHARI have initially been imparted training on the subject by both the above mentioned premier Institutes. During this short span of time, since its inception, NEHARI has successfully completed laboratory testing of soil and materials during investigation and also during execution of a number of projects in the water resources development. Noteworthy among them are Lower Subansiri Hydro-electric Project, Middle Subansiri Hydro-electric Project, Lower Siang Project, Middle Siang Project, Dibang Dam Project, Laskar Mintu Project of Meghalaya, Tuirini, Tuipal and Kolodyne H.E. Projects of Mizoram, Dikhu Hydel Project of Nagaland and others. Test reports prepared by NEHARI have been appreciated by CSMRS. Three model studies and several testing of soil, rock and concrete samples have already been carried out in NEHARI for various organisations / project authorities in the N. E. Region like North East Electric Power Corporation, Central Water Commission, North Eastern Council, National Hydro Power Corporation and State Governments of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram. In addition to the above, model studies of Majuli for long term solution for floods and erosion problem and Jiabhareli River at Chowkighat for construction of bridge at the National Highway have also been completed. Annual Report : 2015-16 ÿÍ.¬Ë.Á‚¥„ U. P. Singh +vªÉIÉ,Chairman ‚àÿ◊fl ¡ÿà P R E F A C E It is a matter of great pleasure in bringing out 'Annual Report of Brahmaputra Board' for the year 2015-16. This report contains regular features such as activities undertaken, achievements both in physical and financial terms and plans for the future. The 59th & 60th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board and 8th Meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra Board were held during the year. The noteworthy achievements during the year is the completion of all works of Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dholla-Hatighuli Phase-IV and consistent gain in landmass area of Majuli Island on account of sustained efforts of Brahmaputra Board to protect the pious and unique river island of the world from erosion. The anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, Kalair-alga international border area from erosion of river Brahmaputra have been started during the year. The above achievements could not have been possible without constant support, guidance, advice and timely decisions of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. I express my deep gratitude to Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India have carried out extensive auditing of various units of Brahmaputra Board during the year. The guidance of Comptroller and Auditor General of India brought satisfaction and instilled sense of confidence for satisfactory financial management of Brahmaputra Board. I am grateful to the Principal Director of Audit, Scientific Departments, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Kolkata and look for constant support in future. It is a matter of pride to state that the achievements attained by Brahmaputra Board during the year 2015-16 are solely by hard works and sustained efforts put in by officials of Brahmaputra Board. It gives me pleasure to acknowledge and appreciate their sincere efforts in ensuring smooth functioning of Brahmaputra Board. New Delhi (U. P. Singh) IAS 26th September, 2016 Chairman I Annual Report : 2015-16 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD 2015- 2016 CONTENT Chapter – I General Page No 1.1 Brahmaputra and Barak Valleys and the Rivers of Tripura 81-83 1.2 Establishment of Brahmaputra Board and its Functions 83-84 1.3 High Powered Review Board Meeting 84 1.4 Board Meetings 84 1.5 Organizational set up of Brahmaputra Board 84 Chapter- II General Review 88 2.1 Administration and Organization 88-89 2.2 Finance, Accounts and Audit 89 2.3 Review of progress of works during 2015-16 89-91 Chapter-III Achievement of Brahmaputra Board during the year 2015-16 92 3.1 Progress of Survey and Investigation and Preparation of Master Plans, Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for Drainage Development Schemes and 92-93 DPRs of Multi-Purpose Projects 3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS) 94-98 3.3 Survey and Investigation of Water Resources Projects 98-102 3.4 Construction Activities 102-104 3.5 Flood Management and Anti-erosion Schemes 104-108 3.6 Appraisal and Monitoring of Schemes under Flood Management 108-110 Programme of Government of India Chapter- IV Non-field Activities of the Brahmaputra Board 114 4.1 Complaint Committee on Sexual Harassment and Gender Justice 114 4.2 Vigilance and Disciplinary cases 114 4.3 Participation in Seminar / Symposium / Workshop / Training 114 4.4 Progressive use of Hindi 115 4.5 Formulation of Citizen’s Charter 116 4.6 Implementation of Right to Information Act-2005 (RTI) 116 4.7 Observance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 116 4.8 Mass Awareness Activities under Tribal Sub-Plan (IEC activities) 116 Chapter- V Activities on Persons with Disabilities 119 5.1 Implementation of various provisions of persons with disabilities 119 5.2 The details of sanctioned posts and the number of persons with disabilities in 119 various posts in group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ against 3% vacancies Chapter- VI Important Meetings during the year 2015-16 120 6.1 Meeting of High Powered Review of Brahmaputra Board 120 6.2 Meetings of Brahmaputra Board 120-121 6.3 Meetings of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board 121-122 6.4 Important meetings/events attended by Chairman/Vice-Chairman, 122-123 Brahmaputra Board during the year 2015-16 Chapter- VII Annual Accounts and Audit by C&AG Office 124 7.1 Statement of Accounts 124-125 7.2 Significant Accounting policies and Notes on Accounts 146-151 7.3 Separate Audit Report on the Accounts of the Brahmaputra Board for the 152-154 year 2015-2016 Annexure 155-166 II Annual Report : 2015-16 LIST OF ANNEXURES Annexure Title Page No. No. I Composition of the Brahmaputra Board 155-156 II Composition of the High Powered Review Board 157 III Organizational Chart of Brahmaputra Board 158 IV Statement of Regular Sanctioned Strength and numbers of Officers / Staff in position along with the status of SC, ST, OBC 159-160 and DA as on 31.03.2016 V List of Officer and Staff undergone Training / Seminar / Workshop during 2015-2016 161 VI List of Officers on deputation to other organization 162 VII RTI Annual Return Information System for the year 2015-2016 163 VIII Status of Master Plans 164 IX Status of Drainage Development Schemes 165 X Status of Multipurpose Projects 166 III Annual Report : 2015-16 LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLATES l. No. Description Page No 1. Jurisdiction Map of Brahmaputra Board 85 8th Meeting of High Powered Review Board (HPRB) of Brahmaputra Board at 2. Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 19.6.2015 86 55th Meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board held at New 3. 86 Delhi on 25.02.2016 4. 59th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held at Guwahati on 03.07.2015 87 5. 60th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held at New Delhi on 03.03.2016 87 6. Protection of Balat Village in Meghalaya on River Umngi 111 7. Protection work at Majuli Island 112 Location map of Hydroelectric Projects under Brahmaputra Board 8. 113 (North-East India Rivers and Identified Dam Sites) Mass Awareness Activities by hording banner on water conservation in 9. Tribal areas under the Tribal Sub-Plan in tribal populated State January & 117 February 2016 Hindi Fortnight observed by Brahmaputra Board from 15.09.2015 to 10. 28.09.2015 in the Board’s HQ at Guwahati 118 Vigilance Awareness Week 2015 observed by Brahmaputra Board from 11. 118 26.10.2015 to 31.10.2015 IV Annual Report : 2015-16 GLOSSARY FOR ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS ABBREVIATIONS B & B Brahmaputra & Barak
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