1. Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION The Annual Report is a document giving details of the annual Programme, Progress and important events that have taken place during the year, in the Water Resources Department. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA The geographical area of Karnataka is 1,91,791 Sq. Km., accounting for 5.83% of the total area of the country. The cultivable command area of the State is 1,40,598 sq. Km. The net sown area is 1,07,000 sq. Km and the ultimate Irrigation Potential from Major and Medium Irrigation Projects has been estimated as 35,000 sq. Km or 35.00 Lakh Ha. PROGRESS IN BRIEF There are 125 Major and Medium Irrigation Projects in the State, out of which 48 projects are completed, 77 are ongoing. The Water Resources Department has established three special purpose vehicles, namely, Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Limited (KBJNL), Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited (KNNL) and Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), under the companies Act of 1956, to mobilize financial resources for speedy completion of major and medium irrigation projects with-in the targeted period. KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED (KBJNL): “Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited” was formed vide G.O. No. ID/25/WBM/95, dated: 6-5-94, to expedite the works of Upper Krishna Project (UKP). This Nigam is functioning since 19th August 1994. KARNATAKA NEERAVARI NIGAMLIMITED (KNNL): ”Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited” was formed vide G.O. No. ID: 201: KBN: 98, dated: 26-11-98, to expedite the works in Krishna Basin, except UKP. This Nigam is functioning since 9th December 1998. CAUVERY NEERAVARI NIGAM LIMITED (CNNL): ”Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited” was formed vide G.O.
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