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Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (North) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR 1 IWMP-I Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (North) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR Chapter -01 PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.1 Background 1.1.1 State of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand finds mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand , Manaskhand and Himavant . The Kushanas , Kunindas, Kanishka, Samudra Gupta , the Pauravas, Katuris, Palas, the Chandras and Panwars and the British have ruled it in turns. It is often called the Land of the Gods because of its various holy places and abundant shrines. The hilly regions of Uttarakhand offer pristine landscapes to the tourists . The State of Uttarakhand was earlier a part of the United Province of Agra and Awadh , which came into existence in 1902. In 1935, the name of State was shortened to the United Province . In January 1950, the United Province was renamed as Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal re mained a part of Uttar Pradesh before it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 09 November 2000. It is incepted as the 27th State of India . The total geo graphical area of the state is approximately 53,484 sq. km with a population of about 1,01,16,752 (2011 census). Located in the foothills of the Himalayas , the State has international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east . On its North- West lies Himachal Pradesh , while on the south is Uttar Pradesh . The State is rich in mineral depo sits like limestone , marble, rock phosphate, dolomite, magnesite, copper graphite , gypsum, etc. The number of small-scale industries is 34,231 providing employment to 1,77,677 persons, with an investment of Rs.14,965,67 crore. Agricultural land under irrig ation is 5, 49, 381 hectares. The State has excellent potential for hydropower generation . There are a number of hydro- electric projects on the rivers Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Bhilangana, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Saryu Gauri, Kosi and Kali generating electricity . Total hydropower potential approximately 25,450 2 IWMP-I Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (North) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR MW. Projects allotted to various agencies 13,667 MW. Out of 15,761 villages, 15,241 villages have been electrified. The total length of metalled roads in Uttarakhand is 29,939 km. The length of PWD roads is 22,623 km. The length of roads built by local bodies is 15,041 km. The main railway stations are Dehradun, Hardwar, Roorkee, Kotdwar, Kashipur, Udhamsingh Nagar, Haldwani, Ramnagar and Kathgodam . There are air strips at Jolly Grant (Dehradun), and Pantnagar (Udham Singh Nagar ). Air strips at Naini- Seni (Pithoragarh), Gauchar (Chamoli) and Chinyalisaur (Uttarkashi) are under construction. From this year Pawan Hans Ltd ., has started helicopter service from Rudraprayag to Kedarnath for pilgrims. 1.1.2 Udhamsingh Nagar District Udham Singh Nagar district was carved out of Nainital district in October 1995 and was named after Saheed Udham Singh, a great freedom fighter, who killed General Dyer and took revenge for the Jalianwala Bagh massacre. The district is also called as the 'Gateway to Kumaon hills'. There are three main sub-divisions - Rudrapur, Kashipur and Khatima; four tehsils Kashipur, Kichha, Khatima, Sitarganj and two sub-tehsils - Bajpur and Gadarpur. The prosperous district is endowed with a very fertile land. Agriculture is the mainstay and there are several agriculture related activities and industries located here. Udham Singh Nagar district is also noted for communal harmony and brotherhood. The district is a melting pot of different cultures, religions and life styles. The district head quarter is located at Rudrapur. The district has an approximate area of about 2912 sq. km with a population of 12, 35,614 and literacy 65.76 per cent. 1.1.3 Background of IWMP Development of rainfed /degraded areas through participatory watershed approach is the focal area of the Government. Planning Commission and National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) framed Common Guidelines, 2008 for watershed programmes for all Ministries/Departments based on the Parthasarathy Committee Report, other Committee’s 3 IWMP-I Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (North) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR observations and past experiences. The provisions in the Common Guidelines and the observations of the Parthasarthy Committee have necessitated modifications in the watershed schemes of the Department of Land Resources. Accordingly, Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP), Desert Development Programme (DDP) and Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) of the Department of Land Resources have been integrated and consolidated into a single modified programme called Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). This consolidation is for optimum use of resources, sustainable outcomes and integrated planning. The scheme has been approved by the Government on 26.2.2009. Keeping in view the mandate of the Department of Land Resources and its watershed schemes, the following criteria are adopted for the allocation of target area among the States. Identified DPAP/DDP areas in the State as percentage of total DPAP and DDP area in the country. Total treatable wastelands in the State as percentage of total treatable wastelands in the country. Total SC/ST population of the State as percentage of total SC/ST population of the Country. Percentage of rainfed area in the State to total cultivated area in the country. 10% mandatory allocation of North-Eastern States. A Steering Committee has been constituted at National Level under the Chairmanship of Secretary (LR) with members from Planning Commission, NRAA/ related Ministries/ Departments/ organizations including NGOs to administer the IWMP. A State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) has been constituted with professional support. SLNA with professional support is the dedicated institution for implementation of IWMP in the State. District Level: Watershed Cell-cum-Data Centre at DRDA/ZP has been created in all programme districts to supervise and coordinate IWMP projects in the district. Project Level: Project would be supervised by Project Implementing Agency (PIA). 4 IWMP-I Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (North) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR Compliance to Common Guidelines, 2008 both Government and Non-Government agencies may act as PIAs for providing technical back up for IWMP projects. Each PIA shall have Watershed Development Team (WDT) comprising of 3 to 4-5 technical experts. Village Level Watershed Committee (WC) shall have to be constituted by the Gram Sabha for implementation of the project at field level. This will comprise of at least 10 members. Half of which would be representatives of SHGs and User Groups (UGs), SC/ST community, women and landless. One member from WDT would also represent WC. The major activities under the watershed developemnt project are as below; . Soil & moisture conservation measures like terracing, bunding, trenching, vegetative barriers etc. Rain water harvesting activities like farm ponds, percolation tanks, checkdams etc. Planting & sowing of multi-purpose trees, shrubs, grasses, legumes and pasture land development . Encouraging natural regeneration . Promotion of agro-forestry and horticulture . Measures needed to disseminate technology . Training, extension and creation of a greater degree of awareness among the participants . Encouraging peoples’ participation . Livelihood activities for assetless people . Production system and micro-enterprise 1.1.4 Ghogha Nala-North Micro Watershed Ghogha Nala (North) villages of IWMP-I are located in Bajpur Development Block of District Udhamsingh Nagar of Uttarakhand State. The Ghugha Nala (North) Micro watershed consists of 9 Gram Panchayats namely; Bannakheda, Bethkhedi, Vikrampur, Rajpura No 02, Jogipura, Bheekampuri, Itawwa, Kelabanwari and Gobra, whereas, under these 9 Gram Panchayats encompass 26 revenue villages, namely Bannakhera (29d 14m 17.65s N - 79d 10m 37.11s E), Bethkheri (29d 15m 29.06s N - 79d 8m, 4.03s E), Vikrampur 29d 11m 52.35s N -79d 9m 30.29s E), Bhainsia (29d 12m 16.45s N -79d 11m 37.29s E), Ghogha Nala (North Micro Watershed) Madayadaya (29d 12m 12.12s N - 79d 8m 59.11s E), Birha (29d 11m 56.89s N-79d 10m 34.27s E), Tharanganj(29d 12m 10.12s N -79d 8m 59.11s E), Rajpura No. 1 (29d 12m 5 IWMP-I Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (North) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR 55.30s N -79d 8m 47.09s E), Rajpura No. 2 (29d 12m 45.45s N - 79d 8m 22.43s E), Ujhiyani Jungle (29d 13m 31.02s N - 79d 8m 25.81s E), Faridhpur (29d 11m 52.36s N - 79d 8m 20.66s E), Kishanpur, (29d 11m 48.11s N - 79d 7m 44.09s E), Jogipura (29d 13m 11.44s N -79d 7m 22.22s E), Guladia Gobra (29d 12m 14.41s N - 79d 7m 10.15s E), Bheekampuri (29d 13m 56.87s N -79d 11m 9.40s E), Singhali (29d 12m 30.84s N - 79d 10m 49.52s E), Ikhara (29d 13m 5.71s N -79d 10m 9.41s E), Tandaamichand (29d 13m 27.00s N - 79d 9m 36.56s E), Rainta (29d 13m 39.12s N - 79d 10m 30.36s E) Itawwa (29d 14m 37.52s N - 79d 8m 44.86s E), Kelabandwari (29d 14m 39.57s N - 79d 9m 47.70s E), Khushalpur (29d 13m 50.44s N -79d 9m 50.54s E), Ujhiyaniduli (29d 13m 39.11s N - 79d 9m 25.28s E), Majhrakhushalpur (29d 14m 5.25s N- 79d 9m 13.60s E), Gobra (29d 15m 9.63s N- 79d 7m 29.29s E), Gajraula (29d 14m 8.17s N- 79d 8m 15.40s E). The villages under Tharanganj (Gram Panchayat Rajpura No. 2) and Madayadaya (Gram Panchayat Vikrampur) were found to be non inhabited villages in the watershed. All the villages by and large, are separated by an approximate distance of about 10-12 Kms. from the Bajpur Development Block. In pursuance with the project philosophy Watershed Development Team (WDT) and Water & Watershed Management Committees (WWMCs) have been formed in the Micro watershed and Gram Panchayats of the identified Ghugha Nala (North) Micro watershed respectively.
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