PERFORMANCE BUDGET 2004-2005 PART - C WATER RESOURCES ORGANISATION I. IMPORTANT PROJECTS During 2004-2005, the following important irrigation schemes were under execution.

Modernising of Thanjavur Channels.

In the Cauvery Delta, irrigation is provided to an extent of about 9.59 lakh acres (including 27,000 acres in Pondicherry State). This is an age-old delta irrigation system in the State. The head of the delta is the Grand Anicut, where the main Cauvery River branches as Cauvery and Vennar rivers. This again divides into 36 smaller branches with a total length of 1,607 km. There are 29,881 channels with a total length of 23,960 km. The modernization of the whole system has become necessary to secure better water management and optimum utilization of water. Main features of modernisation

1. Improvement to head works. 2. Improvements to transmission system i.e. raising and strengthening the river banks, putting up regulators and protection works across the rivers for control as well as for command purpose. 3. Raising the channels to standards and provision of structures. 4. Improving the existing drainage for submersion relief. 5. Lining of channels up to 40 hectares (100 Acres) limit. The works, viz. items 2 to 4 were taken up in the first phase of the project and completed in 1976. In the second phase, lining of channels up to 40 hectares (100 acres) limit has been taken up from 1977-78 onwards under the head of “Modernization of Cauvery Delta Channels”. So far, lining works have been completed for a length of 854 km, out of the total length of 1,223 km. under the 65 ‘A’ Class Channels and improving the drainage works. 2

A comprehensive proposal for rehabilitation of Cauvery delta irrigation system has been prepared for Rs.460 crore and sent to Government of India for consideration and to be taken up with the financial aid from World Bank. The Government in March 1997 have accorded sanction for carrying out improvements to four Irrigation channels, viz. (1) Palavanthankattalai Channel, (2) Perumandi Channel, (3) Ullur Channel and (4) Thepperumanallur Channel at an estimated cost of Rs.2.35 Crore. These works have been completed. The Government in January 1999 have accorded sanction for Rs.1.91 crore for providing bed lining and raising of retaining wall of the above four irrigation channels in Kumbakonam town limit. These works have been completed in June 2004. By implementing this scheme 229 acre of land has been stabilized.

Parambikulam - Aliyar project Ayacut extension work has been completed for an extent of 46,540 hectares in the first stage, 10,120 hectares in the second stage and 14,170 hectares in the third stage in Dharapuram and Kangeyam Taluks of Erode District.

II.MEDIUM PROJECTS ONGOING SCHEMES Nanganjiar Reservoir

This scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir across Nanganjiyar, a tributary of river Amaravathy near Idayankottai village in Palani Taluk, Dindigul District to benefit 2,530 hectares of new ayacut with a stabilisation of 24 hectares of old ayacut in Idayankottai, Valayapatti and Chinnakamapatti villages in Vedasandur Taluk of Dindigul District and Sendamangalam village of Karur Taluk of Karur District at an estimated cost of Rs.20.70 Crore.

In this project, construction of uncontrolled spillway is in progress. Earth dam works and main canal and spill way works are nearing completion. The Government have approved the reappraisal estimate of this project for Rs.37.36 Crore. A proposal of revised Reappraisal for Rs.41.68 crore is under consideration of the Government. The works are in progress. Totally 98% of the work has been completed. 3

Irukkangudi Reservoir Scheme

This scheme is for the formation of reservoir across Vaippar near Irukkangudi village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District at a cost of Rs.28.70 crore. Subsequently revised estimate for Rs.62.20 Crore has also been approved. The scheme aims at stabilising an extent of 254 hectares, bridging the gap of 255 hectares and giving new irrigation facilities to 3,705 hectares of dry lands in Rajapatti, Maserpatti, Sakkiapatti, Thapathu, Kuthanatukkurichi, Melkarandai, Vengottai, Kizhkkarandai, Vadamalapuram, Vovvalthothi and Vedapatti Villages of Vilathikulam Taluk of Thoothukudi District.

The progress of works of construction of masonry dam across Arjuna and Vaippar rivers are under various stages.

In this scheme, 85% surplus regulator works across Arjuna and Vaippar Rivers have been completed. (Civil works completed and electrification is to be done) 90% of main canal and 95% of branch canal have been completed. 90% of the Earth dam has been completed. In earth dam, balance works such as Revetment, Turfing and Parapet wall works are to be carried out, 90% works in Distributaries and field bothies have been completed. 90% of the River training works have been completed. High Level Bridge and Syphon works are to be commenced. 93% of works have been completed in overall.

Minor Schemes (Reservoirs / Anicuts Having Less Than 2000 Hectares) Shanmughanadhi Reservoir (Theni District) This scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir across Shanmughanadhi (Varattar) near Royappanpatti village in Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District.

The scheme aims at irrigating 664 hectares of new dry land in Royappanpatti village of Cumbum Taluk and Mallingapuram, Chinnaovalapuram, Erasakkanaickanur, Kanniservaipatti, Alagapuri, Odaipatti, Seepalakottai villages in Uthamapalayam Taluk.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at a revised estimate cost of Rs.14.70 crore. The components of the scheme are an earth dam, masonry dam- 4

non-overflow section, uncontrolled spillway, head sluice and canals with necessary structures.

In this scheme, all works have been completed.

Malattar Anicut (Ramanathapuram District)

This scheme is for the construction of an anicut across Malattar river below the existing Kamudhi regulator and just below the confluence point of Gridhamal and Paralayar rivers with Malattar near Sengapadi village in Kamudhi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District.

This scheme will benefit stabilisation of an extent of 1758 hectares besides bridging a gap of 156 hectares under the existing 54 tanks in O. Karisalkulam, Vappankulam (Kamudhi Taluk), Pammanendal, Ariyamangalam, Punavasal, Veppankulam (Kadaladi Taluk), Meenankudi, Orivayal and Kadugusandai villages in Kamudhi and Kadaladi Taluks.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.15.40 crore. The main components of the scheme are a Masonry Anicut, Head Sluice 2 Nos., Right and Left Main Canals with necessary structures.

Construction of masonry anicut from LS 0 – 200 and 200 – 385 meter has been completed. Construction of right side head sluice and scouring sluice works and formation of earth dam are in progress. For the construction of left side head sluices and scouring sluice agency has been settled and work is to be commenced.

Design for the revised crest of anicut to give additional irrigation facilities to an extent of 1711.70 ha under the same 54 tanks is under finalisation. NABARD has sanctioned a loan amount of Rs.36.247 Crore against the total estimate cost of 42.00 crore. It is programmed to complete the entire work by March 2006.

Providing Irrigation Facilities to 58 Villages In Usilampatti Taluk (Madurai District) This scheme envisages excavation of a high level canal of 27.26 Km from the proposed head works on the right flank of the Vaigai Dam at LS 2425 m from the spillway to provide irrigation facilities to the 58 villages in Usilampatti Taluk. This canal will be an unlined one for carrying the surplus floodwater from Vaigai River to 5

provide irrigation facilities to 58 villages in Usilampatti Taluk whenever both Vaigai Reservoir and Ramnad Big Tank surpluses simultaneously. It includes formation of 3 new tanks to get supply from the above high-level canal. The Government have accorded approval for this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.33.81 crore.

By implementing this scheme, 570 hectares of wet lands will be stabilised besides bridging a gap of 128 hectares of wet lands under 29 existing tanks and 3 existing ponds in Usilampatti Taluk. Further, new dry ayacut of 227 hectares will be brought under irrigation through 3 new tanks.

Out of 14 Irrigation works, tenders have been accepted for 12 works. One work has been completed. 45% work has been completed in 9 packages. 2 works are held up due to objection of land owners. Re-tender for the balance two works are to be invited.

Revised Estimate for an amount of Rs.63.90 Crore is under preparation.

The entire work is programmed to be completed by March 2006.

Andiappanur Odai (Vellore District)

This scheme envisages the formation of a reservoir of 112 M.Cft. capacity across Andiappanur Odai near Andiappanur village in Vaniyambadi Taluk of Vellore District.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.18.28 crore. The Government have also accorded Revised Administrative Sanction for Rs.27.38 crores.

By implementing this scheme, an extent of 810 hectares of direct ayacut in Andiappanur and Irunappattu villages in Vaniyambadi Taluk will be benefited for raising double dry crops.

Transfer of 39.69 hectares of forest land, 15 hectares of poromboke land and acquisition of 100.245 hectares of Patta land are involved. Land acquisition has been completed except court case portion.

This project is being implemented through the loan assistance from NABARD. 80% of work has been completed. All works will be completed shortly.

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(8) Shenbagathope Reservoir (Tiruvannamalai District)

The Shenbagathope Reservoir Scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir across Kamandalaru in Shenbagathope village of Polur Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.21.33 crore. The Government have accorded the Revised Administrative Sanction for a sum of Rs.34.00 crore for this scheme.

This scheme will benefit 2067 hectares by stabilisation and 642 hectares by bridging the gap in Vallur, Kangaranandal, Santhavasal, Naranamangalam, Illuppakkunam, Parvathiagaram, Aliyabad and Enthuvambadi villages in Polur Taluk, Kuppam, Kamakur, Arni, Mamandur, Kalpoondi, Mullipattu, Paiyur in Arni Taluk, Vazhapanthal, Melpudupakkam, Mampakkam, Melpalandai, Arur, Suraiyur and Ponnambalam villages in Arcot Taluk, Tirumani, Munugapattu, Melpudur and Melseshamangalam in Cheyyar Taluk and Anmarudhai in Vandavasi Taluk. By implementing this scheme, a long time demand of this backward region for better irrigation facilities will be fulfilled.

95% of the work has been completed, balance works are programmed to be completed shortly.

This work is being implemented through "NABARD” loan assistance.

Bathalapalli – Malattar Reservoir (Vellore District)

The scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir across Malattar River near Bathalapalli village in Gudiyatham Taluk, Vellore District. The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.29.55 crore.

This scheme will stabilise 1,064 hectares of ayacut and bridge the gap of 61 hectares in Balur, Machampattu, Vasanampalli, Nariyampattu, Reddimankuppam, Sarangal, Kailasagiri, Ayithampattu, Sathampakkam, Rajakal, Alingikuppam, Malmurugai, Melpatti, Kulithigai, Chinnathottalam, Ulli, Kothakuppam, Aranganalalur, Olakasi and Chithathur villages of Gudiyatham Taluk. Besides, provision for drinking water facilities to Peranampet town and the wayside villages and for industrial purposes has been made in this scheme. Also the wells in the area now affected by pollution from tanneries will become good water sources in course of time. 7

The components of the scheme are Earth dam, Masonry spillway, River sluices, Pickup anicut and drops.

For implementation of this scheme, an extent of 36.98 hectares of patta land, 17.81 hectares of forest land and 11.32 hectares of poramboke land are required. Land acquisition works have been completed. Forestland has been taken over from Forest Department. NABARD has been approached for loan assistance.

Kuppanatham Reservoir (Tiruvannamalai District)

The scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir across Cheyyar near Kuppanatham village in Chengam Taluk of Thiruvannamalai District. The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.35.46 crore.

This scheme will stabilise an extent of 2528 hectares and bridge a gap of 580 hectares under 22 tanks fed by 5 anicuts and 2 open off-takes across Cheyyar in Kayampattu, Valaiyampattu, Thandapattu, Kariyamangalam, Vadankuppam, Melvanakkampadi, Melpuluthiyar, Perumpattam, Pakkripalayam, Thukkapettai, Memalur, Gengaravaran, Sennasamudram, Ponneri, Chinnasamudram, Padiagaram, Narasinganallur, Thorapadi, Munnoormangalam, Nachipattu, Kunjilam, Periyeri, Unnamalaipuram, Puduchengam, Anvarbad, Alaputhur, Tamaraipakkam and Aridaraimangalam villages in Chengam Taluk, Munnurmangalam, Kariyandal, Anandal, Melpunjai, Vasudevampattu and Kizhithur villages in Tiruvannamalai Taluk and Kadaladi, Kunathur and Kizhathur villages in Polur Taluk.

The components of the scheme are Earth dam, Masonry spillway and River sluice.

For implementing this scheme, an extent of 190.42 hectares of patta dry lands, 103.75 hectares of poromboke lands, and 13.34 hectares of forestlands are required. Acquisition of patta land has been completed and transfer of poromboke lands are under way. Forest lands have been taken over from Forest Department. NABARD has agreed for loan assistance.

Revised Estimate for this work for Rs. 43.50 Crore has been sanctioned. This work will be taken up after settling the agency.

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Varattar – Vallimadurai Reservoir (Dharmapuri District)

This scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir across Varattar near Vallimadurai village in Harur Taluk in Dharmapuri District. The Government have sanctioned an amount of Rs.19.20 crore for this scheme. The Government have accorded sanction for the Revised Estimate for an amount of Rs.35.95 Crore.

This scheme will stabilise an extent of 110 hectares of wetlands besides benefiting an extent of 1047 hectares of single crop dry lands under Keeraipatti anicut, Ellappudayampatti anicut and Mankuppam Eri benefiting Vallimadurai, Thathavalasi, Somanathan, Keeraipatty, Kudumiyampatti, Achalvadi and Somanathampudur villages in Harur Taluk.

The components of this scheme are Earth dam, Surplus weir, Head sluices and Canal.

For implementation of this scheme, an extent of 94.31 hectares of patta dry land and 24.87 hectares of reserve forest lands have to be acquired in addition to the transfer of 23.82 hectares of poromboke land. The Government of India has given its permission for transfer of forest land.

Land acquisition for main work has been completed and Main works are in progress. "NABARD" has accorded approval for loan assistance.

Kalvoi – Sadayaneri (Thoothukudi District)

The Government have sanctioned an amount of Rs.12.33 crore for this scheme which comprises widening the existing Kalvoi – Sadayaneri Channel upto Kalvoi Tank and widening the existing Sadayaneri Channel, excavation of Sadayaneri Extension Channel, improvements to the existing Mudalur Odai from Karumeniyar to Vairavantharuvai and excavating a link canal from Vairavantharuvai to Puthantharuvai.

This scheme contemplates utilising the Thambaraparani surpluses for filling twelve tanks in Sadayaneri and Thanjaikkulam to irrigate 314 hectares of ayacut. Besides, two Tharuvais (lakes) will also get filled which will help recharge 634 wells in four villages for irrigating coconut cultivation in 875 hectares. This scheme will 9 also benefit Kalvoi, Vellur, Udayarkulam, Vellamadam, Pidaneri, Eluvarimukki, Mangaimozhi, Sathankulam, Sasthavinallur, Kumadikottai, Thirupaniputhan Tharuvai and Pattakurichi villages in Tiruchendur and Sathankulam Taluks.

This work has been now taken up under State funds. Due to the inclusion of certain additional works, the estimated cost has been increased to Rs.14.35 crore. The Revised Estimate for Rs.14.35 crore has been sanctioned on 30.05.2003. The work has been completed in all respects.

Renovation of Narayana Cauvery Channel- (Ramanathapuram District) The Government have sanctioned the scheme for Rehabilitation of Narayana Cauvery Channel and its anicut (Mandalamanickam Anicut) to feed Sayalkudi tank and other 33 tanks in Ramanathapuram District at an estimated cost of Rs.5.75 crore.

This scheme gives irrigation support to 1942.97 hectares of lands in Mandalamanickam, Kamuthi, Mandalnadu, K.Nedungulam, Seemanendal, Kundukulam, K.Veppankulam, O.Karisalkulam, Kovilankulam, Koomboothi, M.Pudukulam and Villanendal villages in Kamuthi Taluk and Kallakari villlage in Tiruchuli Taluk, Sayalkudi, M.Karisalkulam, N.Karisalkulam, A.Usilangulam, S.Vagaikulam, Pillayarkulam, S.Keerandai and Keela Allikulam villages in Kadaladi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District.

98% works have been completed. Balance works are in progress.

Tank across Uppar Odai (Tiruchirappalli District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a tank across the Uppar Odai, its confluence with Nandiar near Siruvayalur Hamlet of Kanakiliyanallur village in Lalgudi Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.18 crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 152 hectares in Kanakiliyanallur village in Lalgudi Taluk.

The components of the scheme are formation of earth bund, surplus weir, three irrigation sluices and three Channels. Works are in progress and programmed to be completed shortly. 10

Tank across Mudalai Muthu Vari (Thanjavur District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a tank across Mudalai Muthu Vari in Chennampatti village in Thanjavur Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.9.73 crore.

This scheme will stabilise 110 hectares of existing wet ayacut, bridge a gap of 9 hectares of wet land and provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 364 hectares in Chennampatti and Vallampudur villages in Thanjavur District and Karumpoondi village in Pudukottai District.

The components of this scheme are 2300 meter long earth bund, uncontrolled weir and four sluices. Totally 90% of the works have been completed. The work is programmed to be completed early.

Gadana Extension Scheme (Tirunelveli District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of an extension reservoir on the right flank of the existing Gadana Dam in Ambasamudram Taluk of Tirunelveli District at an estimated cost of Rs.18.82 crore.

The scheme will stabilise irrigation in an extent of 511 hectares, bridge a gap in 187 hectares and provide irrigation facilities to a new extent of 67 hectares in Sivasailam, Mela Ambur, Keela Ambur and Mannarkoil villages in Ambasamudram Taluk.

The components of the scheme are earth bund of 900m length with one irrigation sluice, main canal with 3 branch canals for a total length of 18.71 Km and formation of an inter-connecting water way by cutting open the saddle dam.

The work has been completed in all respects with NABARD loan assistance.

Tank across Nayodai (Dindigul District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a tank across Nayodai, a tributary of Mangariyar in Kannivadi village, Dindigul Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.3.50 crore. Revised Administrative sanction for this scheme has also been accorded for Rs.7.20 Crore. 11

The scheme will provide irrigation facilities to a new extent of 148 hectares in Kannivadi, Alanthuranpatti, Veerapudaiyanpatti and Thettupatti villages in Dindigul Taluk and District.

The components of the scheme are earth bund of 620 m length, high coefficient weir of 30 m length, one tower head sluice and field canal of 4120 m length.

Formation of earthen bund has been completed. The construction of surplus weir has been completed. Shutter works are in progress, Overall 75% of work has been completed.

Tank across Ramakkal Odai and Anaivilundan Odai (Dindigul District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the formation of tank across Ramakkal Odai and Anaivilundan Odai, tributaries of Kodaganar river in A.Vellode village and Keelakottai village in Dindigul Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.3.55 crore. Revised Administrative sanction for this scheme has also been accorded for Rs.5.65 Crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to 107.65 hectares of new dry lands in A. Vellode and Keelakottai villages in Dindigul Taluk and District.

The components of this scheme are 480m long earth bund, weir with a surplus course to connect the weir to Ramakkal Odai, Head sluice, River sluice and Field Channels.

The earthwork for foundation for weir has been completed. Box type RCC Barrel work has been completed in river sluice of Anaivillundan Odai and Ramakkal Odai and canal sluice barrel has also been completed. RR masonry for all sluices is in progress.

Reservoir across Nallathangal Odai (Erode District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the formation of a reservoir across Nallathangal Odai near Eswarankoil in Ponnivadi village of Dharapuram Taluk in Erode District at an estimated cost of Rs.31.01 crore. Revised Administrative sanction for this scheme has also been accorded for Rs.42.70 Crore. 12

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to 1,919.87 hectares of new dry extent in Nallanpalayam, Alampalayam, Poramium Thurambadi, Moolanur and Ponnivadi villages of Dharapuram Taluk in Erode District.

The components of this scheme are 3450 m long earth dam, uncontrolled spillway, one head sluice and one river sluice. Construction of quarters and Sub Division Office Buildings are nearing completion. Formation of Earth Dam and Construction of Spillway and head sluice are in progress

Anicut across Andi Odai (Tiruchirappalli District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of an Anicut across Andi Odai near Kallagam village in Lalgudi Taluk, Trichichirappalli District at an estimated cost of Rs.1.21 crore.

This scheme will stabilise existing irrigation in an extent of 82 hectares of wet ayacut and provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 84 hectares in Kallagam village of Lalgudi Taluk in Tiruchirappalli District and Poondi village of Ariyalur Taluk in Perambular District.

The components of this scheme are Masonry Anicut of 36m length, one head sluice, 3,350m long main canal (left side) with cross masonry works and 700m long

flood bank.

All the works in the scheme have been completed.

Reservoir across Nagariyar Near Sasthakoil (Virudhunagar District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a reservoir across the river Nagariar near Sasthakoil in Rajapalayam Taluk of Virudhunagar District at an estimated cost of Rs.7.97 crore.

This scheme will stabilise 1016 hectares of existing ayacut and bridge a gap of 184 hectares under the existing 13 tanks in North Devathanam, South Devathanam, Seithur, Muthusamiapuram, Kovilur, Nallamangalam and Chettiarpatti villages in Rajapalayam Taluk.

The components of this scheme are earth bund for a length of 1600m, uncontrolled spillway, river sluice and excavation of new surplus course.

All works of this scheme have been completed with NABARD loan assistance. 13

Reservoir across Vellakkal Kanar (Vellore District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a reservoir across Vellakkal Kanar near Vinnamangalam village in Vaniyambadi Taluk of Vellore District at an estimated cost of Rs.7.70 crore.

This scheme will stabilise 431 hectares of existing irrigation besides bridging a gap of 57 hectares in Kannadikuppam, Periyankuppam, Sanarkuppam, Melkrishnapuram, Ambur, Samalapuram, Karunwaram, Vadapudupatti, Kilmurugi, Thottalam, Madumur and Katanpakkam villages in Vaniyambadi Taluk.

The components of this scheme are 320 m length earth dam, surplus weir of 40 m length and construction of River sluice.

For implementation of this scheme, 35.82 hectares of forestland is required. Final approval for diversion of forestland is expected from the Government of India. The work will be takenup after obtaining loan assistance from NABARD.

Tank across Sirumalaiyar (Dindigul District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a new tank across Sirumalaiyar near Rajadhani Kottai village in Nilakottai Taluk of Dindigul District at an estimated cost of Rs.4.91 crore.

Revised administrative sanction has been accorded for Rs.8.87 Crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 128 hectares in Oruthattu village in Nilakottai Taluk.

The components of this scheme are earth bund of 975-m length including surplus weir of 40m length, one head sluice and surplus course for a length of 60m. Totally 75% works have been completed. Action is being taken to complete the balance works shortly.

Augmentation of Water supply to Vellianai and three other tanks from Kodaganar Reservoir (Karur District) The Government have sanctioned the scheme for augmentation of water supply to Vellianai tank and three other tanks from Kodaganar Reservoir in Karur Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.1.00 crore. 14

This scheme will stabilise 440 hectares of the existing wet ayacut besides bridging a gap of 116 hectares in Vellianai, Uppidamangalam, Veerarakiam and Valayalkaranpudur villages in Karur Taluk and District.

The components of this scheme are rehabilitation and improvements to the Right Main Canal for the length of 53.50 Km, repairs to the existing cross masonry works and construction of 5 inlet sluices.

80% of the work has been completed. Balance work is in progress.

Formation of 18th Canal in Uthamapalayam Taluk in Theni District

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of 18th Canal in Uthamapalayam Taluk in Theni District at an estimated cost of Rs.26.52 crore.

The scheme will stabilise irrigation to an extent of 511.16 hectares besides bridging a gap of 73.90 hectares and provide irrigation facilities to a new extent of 22.81 hectares in Tempucheri, T.Chindalacheri, Pannaipuram, Kombai, Sankarapuram, Vembakottai, Thevaram, Lakshminaickanpatti, Pothaipuram, Meenakshipuram, Gudalur and Uthamapuram village in Uthamapalayam Taluk.

The components of the scheme are construction of head sluice and excavation of a canal for a length of 38.90 km and formation of 4 numbers of new tanks. The works have been split up into 3 reaches and works in all the three reaches are in progress.

NABARD has sanctioned a loan amount of Rs.24.56 Crore against the total revised estimate cost of Rs.28.50 Crore during the year 2004-05.

50% of the work have been completed. Balance works are in progress.

It is programmed to complete the entire work by March 2006.

Reservoir across Mambazhathuraiyar (Kanyakumari District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a reservoir across Mambazhathuraiyar near Villukuri village in Kalkulam Taluk in Kanyakumari District at an estimated cost of Rs.9.50 crore.

This scheme will stablise 3.57 hectares, besides bridging a gap of 25.82 hectares in single crop and 18.14 hectares in second crop and provide irrigation 15

facilities to a new extent of 308.98 hectares in Kalkulam and Villukuri villages in Kalkulam Taluk in Kanyakumari District.

The components of the scheme are formation of earth dam of 295 m length, surplus weir of 50m length and construction of sluice and excavation of right and left side channels.

Revised estimate for an amount of Rs.14.80 Crore is under consideration.

Extension of Nilaiyur Channel (Madurai District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for extending the Nilaiyur channel from upstream of Perungudi tank to feed Valayakulam and Kambikudi tanks series in Madurai, Virudhunagar and Sivagangai Districts at an estimated cost of Rs.8.94 crore.

The scheme aims at stabilization of irrigation for 2686.53 hectares and bridge a gap in 1126.03 hectares in Valayapatti, Thothiyapatti, Chinnulagam, Valayankulam, Nedumadurai, Kudakovil, Vellarakulam, Periya Alangulam, Sambakulam, Kombadi, Iyyampatti, Eliyarpatti, Mochipatti, Panapatti, Pulichankulam, Anaikulam, Sangumadai, Sallankurini, Nallur, Vadakku Purikulam, Pappanodai, Ramankulam, Kaluvankulam, Viradhanur, Muthankulam, Panaikulam, M.Alangulam, Nedunkulam, Sathankulam, Sagadathatti, Chinnaudappu, Kudiraikutti, Kodalsengulam, Kosarankundu, Udaikulam, Kosarapatti, Konthankulam of Madurai South Taluk; Chinnaulagam, Virusankulam, Vidhithakulam, Keeraupplikundu of Thirumangalam Taluk of Madurai District, Kadambankulam, Aviyar, Poolapathi, Mankulam, Kurathi, Udaikulam, Arasakulam Rayarpatti, Kambikudi, Pappankulam, S.Alankulam, Anmalperruki, Sathiram poolamkulam, Pannaivalathampatti, Vetrilaimudichampatti, Avalaperi of Kariyapatti Taluk of Virudhunagar District, Kansarankulam, Valayankulam, Soorampatti, Thiraliyar, Mukkudi, Elanthaikulam, Vadhurankulam, Karankalakudi, Rakkankulam, Sengulam, Vadakkur, Paraiyankulam and Usilankulam Villages of Manamadurai Taluk of Sivaganga District.

The components of this scheme are construction of head sluice-cum- regulator, excavation of main canal for a length of 7.850 Km and branch canal for a length of 3.00 Km including cross masonry works. 16

98% of works have been completed. Balance works are in progress. NABARD has accorded approval for loan assistance. Government have approved the revised estimate for an amount of Rs.19.49crore

Ullar Reservoir across Palaiyar and Valamazhaiyar (Tirunelveli District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a reservoir across Palaiyar and Valamazhaiyar near Sivagiri village in Sivagiri taluk, Tirunelveli District at an estimated cost of Rs.39.20 crore.

The scheme will stabilise irrigation in an extent of 971.95 hectares and bridge a gap in 595.18 hectares in Royagiri, Sivagiri, Thenmalai, Thirumelapuram, Naranapuram, Kottaiyar, Chinthamaniperi, Koodaloor and Ramanathapuram villages in Sivagiri Taluk, Panaiyur, Vayali, Marathoni, Thiruvenkadam, Chatrapatti and Karichathan villages in Sankarankoil Taluk.

The components of this scheme are masonry dam, spillway, construction of 2 sluices, improvements to Rasingaperiar and Kulasekaraperiar, construction of dividing wall and improvements to the existing anicuts and tanks. Design for non- spillway scheme has been finalized. Design for spillway, surplus arrangements and surplus course are under finalisation.

Reservoir across Mirukandanadhi (Tiruvannamalai District)

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a reservoir across Mirukandanadhi near Melsolankuppam village in Polur taluk in Tiruvannamalai District at an estimated cost of Rs.16.79 crore.

This scheme will stabilise irrigation to an extent of 778.05 hectares and bridge a gap in 81.10 hectares in Melsolankuppam, Gangavaram, Senandal, Nallanpillai Pettran, Gangamaladevi, Kettavarampalayam, Siruvallur, Ernamangalam and Solavaram in Polur taluk of Tiruvannamalai District.

The components of this scheme are earth dam of 670-m length, uncontrolled spillway, one head sluice and one river sluice. 17

For implementing of this scheme 80.82 hectares of patta land and 23.37 hectares of poramboke land are required. Government have accorded sanction for acquisition of private patta land. "NABARD" bank has sanctioned the loan for the above project. Revised Administrative Sanction has been accorded for Rs.18.80 crore. Agency settled and work is under progress.

Construction of Syphon In Pugalur Channel to divert the Polluted Noyyal Orathupalayam water - Estimate Rs. 35.00 Lakh Tender was accepted but work could not be commenced due to pending writ petition in High Court of Madras.

Rehabilitation of Anicut across Nanganjiar Odai near Pallapatti In Karur District - Estimate Rs. 33.00 Lakh. 65% of works have been completed. Balance work is in progress.

Desilting Kathirinkulam and its Channels in Dindigul District

Estimate Rs. 50.00 Lakh

40% of work has been completed. Balance works are in progress.

Diversion Of Vaigai Flood Water to feed the Rajakambeeram Tank and 15 other Tanks (Sivagangai District) The Government have sanctioned the scheme for “Diversion of Vaigai flood waters to feed the Rajakambeeram tank and 15 other tanks in Manamadurai taluk of Sivagangai District” at an estimated cost of Rs.3.09 crore.

This scheme will stabilise irrigation to an extent of 1039.61 hectares, bridge a gap of 198.99 hectares and provide irrigation facilities to a new extent of 8.25 hectares in M.Karisalkulam, Chinnakkannanur, Rajakambeeram, Kilangattur, Annavasal and Arimandapam Villages in Manamadurai taluk and Velaneri, Kallikudi and Pidariseri Villages in Paramakudi taluk. 18

The components of this scheme are head regulator at L.S. 32.050 km. from Vaigai river, lining the bed and the sides of right main canal from LS 32.050 m. to 33.900 m., regulator at LS 33.885 m. and head sluice at LS 33.870 m. of right main canal, excavation of supply channel for 2.20 km. and cross-drainage works.

65% of the work has been completed. The works of formation of road has been completed and railway bridgework is in progress.

Formation of a Tank across Mathalapallam River near Ramakondahalli Village in Pennagaram Taluk of Dharmapuri District The Mathalapallam Reservoir has to be constructed across the river Mathalapallam in Ramakondahalli Village of Pennagaram Taluk in Dharmapuri District. Administrative Sanction was accorded by the Government for Rs.1415 Lakhs.

An ayacut of 1100 acres will be benefited by completing this scheme. Land Acquisition work is in progress. Proposal to seek loan assistance from NABARD is under preparation.

Agency settled, work will be taken up soon.

Construction of anicut across old Coleroon in Perumpattu Village in Chidambaram Taluk of Cuddalore District.

The Government have sanctioned Rs.1.62 crore for the construction of an anicut across Old Coleroon River in Perampattu Village in Chidambaram Taluk at Cuddalore District to prevent the Sea water infusion into Old Coleroon River. The loan assistance was sought for from HUDCO. The Government have extended the approval for borrowing loan from HUDCO for an amount of Rs.1.785 crore.

This work has been completed in all respects. An ayacut of 450 acres will be benefited by completing this work. Rice production is 26000 tonnes.

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Excavation of new supply channels from Badathalar tank to feed Vennampalli tank and 10 other lower down tanks upto Kashimpur tank of Krishnagiri Taluk in Krishnagiri District.

Marachaitram Anicut was formed in Marachaitram Village, Krishnagiri Taluk of Krishnagiri District at the confluence point of Nochikuppam and Markandeya Rivers. Badathalar Tank receives water from the above anicut. The surplus water from Badathalar Tank is proposed to be conveyed through supply channel to Vennampalli and 10 other tanks upto Kasimpur tank to irrigate direct ayacut of 1340.74 acres and indirect ayacut of 1500 acres.

The Government have administratively sanctioned Rs.7.00 Crore. The NABARD loan assistance has been sought for. Agency settled and the work will be commenced soon.

Formation of a tank across Vellapparai Odai in Theppampatti Village in Andipatti Taluk of Theni District. The Government have accorded administrative sanction for Rs.1.19 crore for the work of “Formation of a tank across Vellapparai Odai in Theppampatti Village in Andipatti Taluk of Theni District.

The scheme will provide irrigation facilities to an extent of

42.22 ha. of dry lands in Theppampati village.besides the ground water in and around the area could be improved.

All Works have been completed.

Conversion of diversion mud bund into masonry training wall in Palar River at the off take of Athur Vadapathy tank supply channel in Chengleput Taluk, Kancheepuram District. The scheme is formulated based on the representation given by the ayacutdars of Athur Vadapathy Tank in Chengalpattu Taluk to construct masonry wall replacing the diversion mud bund.

The mud diversion bund is often carried away by floods and the ayacut-dars could not divert water effectively into the supply channel causing inadequate storage in the tank, unstabilised irrigation to the crops and inadequate supply to the ayacuts leaving gaps. 20

The Government have accorded Administrative Sanction for Rs.1.20 crore for the above work. As it is proposed to streamline, the regular flow in the channel to its original standards, it is possible to stabilize the cultivation in 398.13 acres and to bridge the gap of 119.89 acres. The anticipated additional food production will be 166.45 tonnes.

Work has been completed.

Formation of a pond across Sambarpallam Odai in SF No.18 in Alamarathupatty Village and conversion of defunct Sorakkapatti tank to a pond by linking the surplus of Sambarpallam Pond in Mettur Taluk in Salem District. The Government have sanctioned Rs.1.25 crore for the scheme.

By completing this scheme 456.32 acres of dry land are to be converted into Vet land.

Work will be completed before June, 2005

Formation of a new tank across Pachilainachiamman Odai (Manthurai Odai) near G.Kallupatty in Periyakulam Taluk of Theni District. The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the formation of a new tank across Pachilainachiamman Odai near G. Kallupatti Village in Periyakulam Taluk for Rs.1.27 crore.

This Scheme will provide irrigation facilities to an extent of 6478 ha. dry land.

It is programmed to complete the entire work by end of November 2005.

Formation of a new tank across Periyaoothu Odai in Chinnaovalapuram Village in Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District. The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the formation of a new tank across Periyaoothu Odai near Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District in May 2003 for Rs.2.02 crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to an extent of 47.55 ha dry land. The work has been commenced on 15.11.2004 and is in progress.

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Formation of a new tank across Ayyanarkoil Odai in Mallapuram Village in Peraiyur Taluk in Madurai District. The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the work of “Formation of a new tank across Ayyanarkoil Odai in Mallapuram Village in Peraiyur Taluk in Madurai District” for Rs.3.537 crore.

During heavy floods it affects the fields on both sides of the Odai. Hence to avoid this, the above tank is proposed across the ayyanarkovil odai so as to store the water and regulate the water for the irrigation activities.

The components of the scheme are 900m length bund, 56m surplus weir and 2 Nos of sluice.

15% of works have been completed.

It is programmed to complete the work early.

Reconstruction of Bed dam in left arm of Kosasthalaiyar near Edayanchavadi Village in Ponneri Taluk in Thiruvallur District. The bed dam in Edayanchavadi Village was breached due to heavy floods during 1991-92. Due to lack of restoration of each structure for the past 10 years. The registered ayacut was caused of legitimate water.

It is proposed to construct a bed dam across left arm at the tail end Kosasthalaiyar river in Edatabcgavadi Village of Thiruvallur District Rs.2.50 crore. The Government have accorded administration for Rs.2.53 crore.

This project contemplates construction of concrete bed dam across Kosasthalaiyar for a length of 190 m and formation of a flood bank both the sides of upstream and downstream.

The total registered ayacut under this scheme is 272 hectares.

Agency has been settled and work just started.

Increasing the carrying capacity of Marudur Melakkal from Marudur anicut to Kalvoy tank Thoothukudi District.

The Government have accorded administrative sanction for Rs.9.527 crore for the work of " Increasing the Carrying Capacity of Marudhur Melakkal from Marudhur anicut to Kalvoi tank in Thoothukudy District" with the loan assistance of 22

Rs.9.05 crore from NABARD and the balance amount of Rs.47.64 lakh from state funds. This scheme has been proposed to increase the carrying capacity of Marudhur Melakkal in order to stabilize and bridging the gap of Marudhur Melakkal ayacut and also to give assured supply of 500 cusecs to Kalvoy sadayaneri Channel separately without affecting the discharge of Marudhur Melakkal (1060 cusecs) After completion of the above scheme, the existing Marudhur Melakkal ayacut gap of 280.20.00ha will be bridged and 534.46.0ha will be stabilized and the tail end tanks will also get assured supply. The components of the scheme are Improvements to Marudhur Melakkal Anicut, Improvements to Marudhur Melakkal including lining the canal, Improvements to the existing cross Masonry structures and construction of additional Cross Masonry structures and Improvements to Kalvoy tank and Kalvoy supply Channel. Agency for executing the work has been settled and the work is to be commenced.

Formation of a reservoir across Vandal Odai near Pottal village in Ambasamudram Taluk of Thirunelveli District. The Government have accorded administrative sanction for Rs.6.143 crore for the work of "Formation of a Reservoir across Vandal odai near Pottal Village in Ambasamudram Taluk of Tirunelveli District with NABARD loan assistance This Scheme envisages forming a Reservoir across Vandal odai with a capacity of 58mcft and an annual storage of 180mcft in 3.10 fillings. The Components of the Scheme are construction of uncontrolled surplus weir, river sluice, canal sluice and Excavation and lining of canal for a length 600 m. By implementing the scheme an extent of 87.51.0 ha of gap in Kar and 41.37.0 ha of gap in Pishanam will be bridged and an extent of 3.41.5 ha in Kar and 33.57.0 ha. Pishanam will be stabilized under the Manimuthar Main Canal ayacuts. Further 36.82.0 ha of new dry ayacut will be brought under cultivation. Agency has been settled and the work is to be started.

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Modernisation of Thirukurunkudi Periakulam in Thirukurunkudi village in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli District. The Government have accorded sanction for Rs.99.90lakh for the scheme of “Modernisation of Thirukurunkudi Periakulam in Thirukurunkudi village in Nanguneri taluk of Tirunelveli District”

The components of the scheme are improvements to supply channel, sluices surplus weir, tank bund etc.,

NABARD has extended loan assistance for this scheme.

Tender for the scheme under process

Reconstruction of Regulator No.2 of Pasimuthan Odai at LS 10.027 Km and improvements to the branch channels of Pasimuthan Odai in Chidambaram Taluk of Cuddalore District. The Government has accorded Administrative Sanction for Rs.2.649 crore. The NABARD has sanctioned a loan of Rs.2.517 crore . Detailed estimate is under scrutiny

Due to improvements of 5 branch channels of Pasimuthan Odai 3910 acres of 13 villages will be benefited.

Formation of a tank across Perumpallam Oadai near K.Morur in Kanmavaipudur Village of Omalur taluk in salem District The Government have accorded administrative sanction for Rs.4.95 Crore for the above work of Formation of a tank across Perumpallam Oadai near K.Morur in Kanmavaipudur Village of Omalur taluk in salem District

By implementing this scheme an Ayacut of 210 Acres of dry lands and 182.40 Acres of wet lands (by recharge of ground water) will be irrigated. An extent of 40.22 Acres of revenue promboke is to be acquired for this scheme.

Pre qualification tenders have been called for. Work is proposed to be taken up in March,2005 and completed in March 2006.

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Construction of an anicut across Ayyar near Puliyancholai to feed Mahadevi and chain of tanks in Thuraiyur taluk of Trichy District The Government have sanctioned Rs.1.90 crore for the work of Construction of an anicut across Ayyar near Puliyancholai to feed Mahadevi and chain of tanks in Thuraiyur taluk of Trichy District

Ayyar runs from Kolli Hills of Namakkal District, An irrigation canal takes off on the right side of Ayyar near Puliancholai. It is proposed to construct an anicut across this channel to divert flood flows to feed Mahadevi and three other tanks. An extent of 974 Acres will be benefited out of this scheme, An extent of 41 Acres of Patta land and 3.5 Acres of prompoke land will have to be acquired for this scheme.

Tenders have been received for this work and are under scrutiny. A case has been filed in the High court opposing implementation of the scheme and counter affidavit has been filed on 7.2.2005.

The work will be commenced in March 2005 and will be completed in March 2006

Progress of Schemes sanctioned during 2001-2002 (Part-II Scheme) Special Minor Irrigation Programme Schemes Sl. Name of Scheme Details Stage of work No 1 Formation of Pond across Estimated Cost : Work completed Kanar near Pappanaikanpet Rs.12.00 Lakh H/o Pachur village of BenefitS Tirupattur taluk in Vellore New : 19.88 Acre District Additional F.P :17.36MT 2 Formation of a Pond across Estimated Cost : Work hillstream in S.F.No.19 in Rs.13.00 Lakh completed. Sempalli village in Benefit Gudiyatham Taluk in Vellore New : 33.39 Acre District Additional F.P :30.88MT

3 Formation of a new pond in Estimated Cost : Scheme has S.F.No.123 of Unanthangal Rs.25.00 Lakh been dropped village in Rasipuram Taluk in Benefit Namakkal District New : 37.35 Acre Stabilisation :19.19 Acre Additional F.P :21.07MT 25

4 Restoration of Pudu Eri pond Estimated Cost : Work in Periyapanamutu village in Rs.15.00 Lakh completed. Krishnagiri Taluk in Benefit Dharmapuri District New : 65.10 Acre Additional F.P :32.55MT 5 Formation of a new pond in Estimated Cost : Work S.F.No.724 of Pillaipalayam Rs.23.00 Lakh completed. village in Musiri Taluk lin Benefit Trichy New : 51.00 Acre District Additional F.P :23.93MT 6 Construction of an anicut Estimated Cost : Work in across Akasakumuliyar river Rs.32.00 Lakh progress. to supply Mullipadi tank Benefit through Mullipadi Channel, Stabilisation : 58.95 Acre Musiri Taluk in Trichy District Gap : 244.74 Acre Additional F.P:342.42MT 7 Formation of a new pond Estimated Cost : Tender across vari near Rs.13.00 Lakh accepted. Melmunayanur village, Benefit: Kulithalai taluk in Karur Stabilisation: 103.00 Acre District Additional F.P: 44.00MT

8 Construction of an anicut Estimated Cost: Work is in across Koraiyar river to feed Rs.47.00 Lakh progress Nallamangankulam and Benefit: other four tanks in Rajagiri Stabilisation: 87.88Acre Village in Kulathur Taluk in New : 33.11 Acre Pudukottai District Gap : 87.29 + 7.83 Acre Additional F.P: 109.06MT 9 Formation of a new tank Estimated Cost: 50% work near Sukkampatti village Rs.38.00 Lakh completed Vedachandur Taluk in Benefit: further works Dindigul District New : 37.00 Acre are in progress Additional F.P :43.42MT 10 Formation of a pond in Estimated Cost : Agency settled. S.F.No.73, 74 & 75 in Rs.14.00 Lakh Land Acquisition Vadipatti of Oddanchattram Benefit: works are under Taluk in Dindigul District New: 37.50 Acre process (Double Crop) Additional F.P:35.82 MT

(1) Anti Sea Erosion Works

Construction of Rubble Mound Wall along the Estimated Cost : Rs.2.83 crore. Shore of North Chennai Coast Work completed. Protecting the left out portion of coast line Estimate Cost Rs.10.574 crore. from Thiruvattiyur to Thalankuppam to a total Work completed. length of 2.38 KM. 26

Part II Scheme sanctioned during 2003-04 Special Minor Irrigation Schemes 1. Construction of an anicut Estimated Amount: Work completed across Suriyar to feed Rs. 70.00 Lakh Pappankulam and other Benefits tanks in Kulathur Taluk, Stabilisation: 86.64 Acres Pudukottai District Gap:98.34 Acre. 2. Construction of an anicut Estimated Amount: Tender has across Pungampallam near Rs. 74.00 Lakh been called for. Godupatti in Vattivanahalli Benefits village of Pennagaram taluk New Ayacut : 86.05Acres of Dharmapuri District 3. Improvement to Puliyankulam Estimated Amount: Work is in Supply Channel and Rs.36.00 Lakh progress and excavation of new channel Benefits will be from Puliyankulam to Pennathur Tank in Pennathur Stabilisation: 102.47 Acres completed by village of Manapparai Taluk Gap 83.58 Acres June, 2005. in Tiruchi District 4. Formation of a pond across Estimated Amount: 35% work Odai in Palakombai Village in Rs.54.00 Lakh completed. Andipatti Taluk in Theni Benefits Land acquisition District Stabilisation: 78.64 Acres is in process Gap: 63.35Acres

Part II Schemes sanctioned during 2004-05. Special Minor Irrigation Schemes Sl. Name of the Scheme Details Stage of Works No. 1. Formation of a new pond Estimated Amount Agency settled. Work in SF No. 79 & 80 in Rs. 12.00 Lakh to be taken up. Veriappur village in Benefits: Land acquisition in Oddanchatiram Taluk in New 37.50 Acres progress Dindigul District (Double Crop) 2. Formation of a new pond Estimated Amount 20% work completed. in SF No. 408 of Rs. 25.00 Lakh Further work in Chikkarasampalayam Benefits progress. village in Stabilization Sathyamangalam taluk 37.50 Acres (Double) in Erode District. New 18.65 Acres (Double) 27

3. Formation of a new pond Estimate Amount Agency settled. Work across Odai near Rs.34.00 Lakh is to be started Dharmathupatti village in Benefits Andipatti taluk in Theni 53.62 Acres I Crop District 20.30 Acres II Crop Stabilization 20.30 Acres 4. Formation of a new pond Estimated Amount Agency settled. Work across Odai near Rs. 74.00 Lakh to be started. Kottodai patti village Benefits near Pulimankombai Stabilization village in Andipatti taluk 53.48 Acres of Theni District New 124.62 Acres 5. Formation of a new pond Estimated Amount Agency settled. Work across Odai Rs. 60.00 Lakh to be started. Unjalamman Koil in Benefits Sippalakottai village in 39.04 Acres (Double Uthamapalayam taluk of Crop) Theni District 6. Formation of a new pond Estimated Amount Agency settled. Work across Odai near Rs. 25.00 Lakh to be started. Ammapatty Village in Benefits Andipatti taluk of Theni 38.00 Acres (Double District Crop)

7. Augmenting water Estimated Amount Rs. Tenders called for. supply from Karaipottan 21.00 Lakh Agency to be settled. river to feed Benefits Nagayanallur and Stabilization Pidaramangalam tanks 300.90 Acres in Musiri taluk in Trichy Gap 488.98 Acres District

Rehabilitation schemes in cauvery basin

The Government have sanctioned the following schemes for Rehabilitation and Modernisation in the Cauvery Basin with NABARD assistance which are proposed to be completed by 30.06.2006.

The works will be taken up after settling the agency

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Estimate Ayacut S. Name of Scheme Amount Benefited No. (Rs.In Lakhs) (In Ha) Rehabilitation of Cauvery Regulator at Mile 1 17/2 at G.A. Head in Thanjavur district. Rehabilitation of Vennar Regulator at Mile 2 17/2 at G.A. Head in Thanjavur district. Rehabilitation of G.A. Canal Regulator at 3 Mile 17/2 at G.A. Head in Thanjavur district. 1738.83 31600.00 Rehabilitation of Cauvery Regulator at Mile 4 26/6 at Thirukattupalli in Thanjavur district. Rehabilitation of Kudamurutti Regulator at 5 Mile 26/6 at Thirukattupalli in Thanjavur district.

Water Resources Consolidation Project (W.R.C.P)

The State’s irrigation system is the product of old investment in the case of many tanks dating back to several centuries or more. New investment opportunities are limited by water availability, but large opportunities are available for improving the efficiency of existing irrigation system. Neglected and under funded maintenance has resulted in deterioration of most systems, unreliable water to head – end farmers, and no water to tail enders. There are also opportunities complete investment on a number of commands in order to improve the water service and provide farm extension in command area. The need to better manage the scarce and undependable water resources of the State and to have effective coordination between various water user organizations of the State has lead to conceiving the concept of Tamilnadu Water Resources Consolidation Project (TNWRCP). TNWRCP was conceptualized after studies on Institutional, Operation & Maintenance (O & M), Water Resources, and Sectoral – Environment Assessment. The Project has envisioned reforms in water sector bringing in a new concept in management of this critical sector emphasizing the participatory approach with the involvement of stakeholders in O & M responsibilities and planning by river basins across all uses of water. The salient features of the Project are as under: 29

Date of Agreement : 22.09.1995

Total Project Cost Rs. 8401.00 Million – Base cost Rs. 11433.00 Million – Ultimate cost

Funding Agency International Development Agency and Government of Tamil Nadu.

Funding External credit: 181.90 m SDR In 2002-03, 20m SDR was cancelled and the Revised Agreed credit: 161.90m SDR

Terms : IDA standard with 35 years maturity. Government of India Would make the proceeds of the Credit available to the State of Tamil Nadu under standard arrangements of development assistance to the States of India. Government of India would assume the foreign exchange risk.

Period Original Project period 7 years ending on 31.03.2002.Extended twice up to (1) 31.03.2003

and again (2) up to 31.03.2004.Further extension for 6 months ending up to 30.09.2004 has been sanctioned by W.B. in their letter Dt.30.03.2004

Total Expenditure upto Rs.10830 Million 30-09-04

The Project came to a close on 30-09-04.

Objectives: The project’s primary objectives were 1. Introduce Water Resources Planning by river basins across all uses of water. 2. Improve agricultural productivity through modernization and completion of irrigation system, upgraded water management and farmer participation. 3. Assure sustainability of water infrastructure and the environment. 4. Improve Institutional and Technical Capability for managing the State Water Resources.

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Achievements:

In Tamil Nadu we have been moving towards these objectives with the Government facilitating the process. The following are some of the salient features of the achievements through WRCP.

• Under institutional reforms, PWD was bifurcated into Water Resources Organisation and Building organisation, creating a specialized cadre for Water Resources Organisaton.

• Decentralized Management of field activities through four Regional Chief Engineers (Basin Managers) viz. Chennai Region, Tichy Region, Pollachi Region and Madurai Region with boundaries of River Basin or group of basins.

• Provided functionally specialized units each headed by Chief Engineer for Plan Formulation, Design Research and Construction Support, Operation and Maintenance, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Center, Water Planning under IWS and training support through Irrigation Management Training Institute.

• Tamil Nadu water policy has been formulated and is being updated in line with the National Water Policy 2002.

• A Water Resources Control and Review Council has been formed under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Minister with the Hon’ble Ministers and officers of the related departments and a few public men as members to accelerate the decision making process with regard to Development and policy changes required. A sub committee with nine members under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary to the Government with Secretaries of Line Departments as members to screen the proposals to be placed to the WRCRC.

• Water planning on scientific basis using remote sensing techique, simulation models, optimization models across river basins are under way. Macro level planning have been completed for 16 basins out of 17 basins in the State leaving the Cauvery river basin where inter-State water dispute on sharing of 31

water is under way. Micro level planning for 6 river basins have been completed.

• Two River Basin Development and Management Boards on pilot measure for Palar and Tambaraparani river Basins have been formed with appropriate supporting Management Committees and Technical Secretariat.

• State frame work for water resources planning has been built up facilitating developing IWRM in all river basins.

• The environmental planning framework has been developed to act as guidelines to WRO engineers for carrying out environmental impact assessment and environmental status report for all river basins. Micro level environmental assessment reports for all 16 river basins and 2 sub basins of Cauvery have been developed. The recent ICR mission from the World Bank has rated this component as “highly satisfactory”.

• For application of GIS and Remote Sensing technique in water planning, good infrastructure facility has been created by procuring the latest sophisticated Remote Sensing equipment and softwares.

• Knowledge on GIS / Remote Sensing and database has been developed.The Remote Sensing Centre functioning in the I.W.S has prepared various thematic maps derived from satellite data and aerial photographs on different scales for overlay analysis for surface and ground water potential assessment, land use study, crop pattern study, waste land identification etc. The Remote Sensing Centre is also assisting in preparing basin wise micro level water planning with the application of GIS on the following themes.

1. Geology 5.Geomorphology 9.Lineament/ Structure

2. Landuse 6.Soil 10.Water Quality

3.Water Level 7.Depth to bed rock 11.Hydrogeology

4.Drainage 8.Physiography 12.DigitalElevation Model

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• Formation of Farmers’ Council 1965 (1272 under SIFT, 73 under Scheme Completion and 620 under Rainfed tanks) have been made and subsequently grouped into 1566 in the WRCP area for conducting Elections. Two National level Workshops on participatory Irrigation Management were conducted at Chennai and Madurai. Tamilnadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems (TNFMIS) Act 2002 was enacted and Rules were also framed. Elections were held in Jan/Feb/Aug 2004 and out of 1566, WUAs, 1552 WUAs has been formed by elections. For the balance, elections are proposed to be held soon. There are women participation in Water Users' Association. Farmers Councils are to be formed for the Non-WRCP area also, for which documentation process has commenced from April 2004.

Farmer’s Council Members are given orientation training and sensitized for their effective participation in the maintenance.416 Training Programmes on FOT were conducted and 24042 Participants including 13931 Farmers were trained.

• 38 Research studies were completed and the findings deisseminate to about 1100 Engineers of WRO through workshops.

• The Expert Committee on Rain Water Harvesting and GW Protection (renamed as the Expert Committee on Development and Management of Water Resources in Tamil Nadu). Constituted with 12 members has done an excellent job of crystallizing the key issues in Water Sector, especially the strong support for an Integrated approach on a basin context and outlining an action plan.

• Strategic Environmental Assessment for Palar Basin has been made on the following lines

A. Scoping B. Capacity Building C. Identification and Analysis of Issues D. Forming the vision and developing guiding principles.

• By engaging Twinning Consultancy, reports were developed on the following 9 Tasks through M/s TAHAL Consulting Engineers Limited, Israel. 33

Task – I: Irrigation Management

Task – II: Operation and Maintenance

Task – III: Design and Construction

Task – IV: Construction Plan and Management

Task – V: Environmental Management

Task – VI: Water Planning

Task – VII: Development of Computer Based MIS

Task – VIII: Training

Task – IX: Public Awareness

Enabled evolving of Design Manuals: (as listed below) 20 Nos.

1.Canal Falls / Drops

2.Distributory Head Regulator

3.Cross Regulator

4.Sediment Control Devices

5.Sediment Exclusion Devices

6.Canal Escapes

7.Barrage and Weirs

8.Cross drainage works including Aqueducts, Syphon Aqueducts, Superpassages, Syphons and level Crossing

9. Design of Radial Gates

10.Operation & Maintenance of Radial Gates

11.Rope Drum & Hoist for hydraulic gates

12. Operation & Maintenance of Vertical lift gates

13. Flood Control works

14. River training works

15.Vertical lift gate (slide & fixed wheel types)

16.Vertical lift gate (slide type) for Medium and High head 34

17.Design manual on Hydraulic hoist for gates

18.Earth dam

19.Concrete and masonry dam

20. Estimation of flood flows in small and medium river basin catchments.

Workshops were conducted at IMTI and in Regional offices to disseminate the findings of M/s Tahal Consulting Engineers limited on all these tasks.

The final reports are also sent to all Chief Engineers for following the recommendations / observations in the field operations. M/s Tahal Consulting Engineers Ltd. also imparted on job training to the field Engineers on the operation models developed by them for PAP, Gomukhi and Sethiathope system. • The IWRM technique was also piloted in the Hanumanadhi Sub Basin of Tambraparani Basin involving the line departments as below with the help of the Multi Disciplinary Project Preparation Panel constituted by the Government.

Sl. Department Items of work Amount No Rs. In Million . 1. Water Remodeling of anicuts, improvements to 369.780 Resources supply channel, desilting of channel, Organisation tanks etc., 2. Agricultural OFD works, micro irrigation facilities, 225.500 Engineering sinking of bore wells etc., forming farm Department ponds. 3. Tamilnadu Adaptive Research Trials (ART) 2.000 Agriculture University 4. Agriculture Procurement of modern farm 4.000 Department machineries, farmers training etc.,

5. Agriculture Providing facilities to transport field 4.000 Marketing products to market etc., 6. Horticulture Adopting alternative crops, storage 4.000 facilities etc., 7. Animal Formation of grazing fields and 2.000 Husbandry & production of fodder etc., and breeding Fisheries fish in farm ponds etc., 8. Forest Forming social Forestry 1.500 Department

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9. Social Welfare Encouraging women folks, training, 2.500 Department educating the social changes etc.,

Total 615.28

Under SIFT rehabilitation of 16 Irrigation Systems and 25 Minor schemes consisting of 284 packages were taken up and completed. • Under scheme completion 9 on going projects with State Funds were included in WRCP and all 62 packages under this component were completed. • Rehabilitation of 620 Rainfed Tanks in Vaigai, Tambaraparani and Palar Basins were completed. Palar Basin 462 Nos. Tambiraparani Basin 77 Nos. Vaigai Basin 81 Nos. Total 620 Nos. • Study tours were undertaken to other States to have first hand information were undertaken and 63 Members were participated.

• On the functioning of Water Users Association (WUA) in their States.5 Study tours to UttarPradesh, AndhraPradesh, Madhyapradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan To disseminate the Good rehabilitation works turned out and for adoption of modern Technology in Agricultural practices and Water Management a Component Irrigated Agriculture Intensification Programme (IAIP) integrating Water Resources Organisation, Agriculture Engineering Department, Agriculture Department and Tamilnadu Agriculture University was introduced and demonstrations/ Training were made / given to farmers. The impact evaluation shows encouraging results of enhanced productivity, and the benefits Realised by the Tail enders in early supply of water etc.

IMPACT OF IAIP: • Awareness has been created among the Farming Community in optimum and economic use of water. 36

• Farmers are convinced over the importance of OFD works and adoption of improved cropping technologies. • Farmers are also given exposure to organic farming well use of Bio-Fertilizers , plant protection measures etc. • By adopting ARTs in all the crops, water use efficiency and substantial yield are increased. Environment: • As for as Environmental concern in Water Resources, Environmental cell Divisions with Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation) as Nodal Officer is taking steps for Awareness creation through Seminars, Workshop, exhibitions & releasing catchy and selective slogans. About Basin wise 159 programmes have been conducted by the three Environmental Cell Divisions.

Environmental Cell Division, Coimbatore - 114 Nos

Environmental Cell Division, Chennai - 22 Nos

Environmental Cell Division, Madurai - 23 Nos

• Environmental planning Framework was developed and discussed in National Workshop on 23 – 24 November, 2000 at Chennai and they act as guidelines for abatement of pollution and planning of environmental friendly project.

• Pilot studies on various environmental issues including controlling aquatic weeds and micro level studies in River Basins were taken up. In addition to study on Environmental Social Assessment in River Basins has been also been carried out.

• Management Information System (MIS) unit in EIC Office established and Network connectivity is under progress. Only the interface shell of MIS has been developed and data input for the software developed for three disciplines (Budget, Personnel & Contract Management) are yet to be made. Video Conferencing arrangements have been also established in six places.

• 370 Building works (Renovation) improvement and new construction have been completed. Further improvements for Library and Conference Hall have been carried out. 37

No. Of packagesValue Sl. No. Details of works approved (Rs.in (Including slices Crore) 1. a) System Improvement and Farmers' Turnover (SIFT) and scheme 343 Completion 744.53 b) Minimum Rehabilitation Works 946 2. Farmers' Organisation Turnover 15 4.00 3. Equipment for Operation & 3 18.00 Maintenance 4. Irrigation Management and 14 13.00 Training Institute 5. Water Planning and Research 68 42.00 6. Environmental Management 12 10.00 7. Land Acquisition & Economic Rehabilitation 4 17.00 8. Institutional Strengthening and general such 311 77.87 as buildings, computers, vehicles, furnitures, telephones etc and consultancy. 9. Additional Schemes a) Rehabilitation of Non-System Tanks . 620 100.00 Dam Safety spill over works. b) (Gomukhi, Sathanaur, willington, 5 20.60 Vidur and Sethiathope) Institutional Strengthening (Computerisation c) of Management information system) 6 15.00 TOTAL 2347 1062.00

All System improvement works and Minimum Rehabilitation works under SIFT Component have been completed Under Scheme Completion components, all 9 Ongoing Schemes have been completed. 38

Seasonal condition District-Wise Actual Rainfall South West Monsoon RAINFALL STATEMENT SEASONAL RAINFALL FROM 1 JUNE TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2004

Actual Normal Rainfall Rainfall Districts Percentage (mm) (mm) Departure (%) Chennai 417.0 443.5 -6 Coimbatore 233.0 192.9 21 Cuddalore 437.9 373.6 17 Dharmapuri 389.4 391.8 -1 Dindigul 373.7 251.4 49 Erode 192.7 213.1 -10 Kancheepuram 417.0 462.7 -10 Kanyakumari 435.7 327.8 33 Karur 309.5 249.7 24 Madurai 335.4 305.4 10 Nagapattinam 347.0 274.1 27 Namakkal 201.8 317.0 -36 Nilagiri 943.0 1060.0 -11 Perambalur 306.1 349.6 -12 Pudukottai 421.7 350.7 20 Ramanathapuram 229.5 136.1 69 Salem 334.6 380.0 -12 Sivagangai 417.1 289.6 44 Thanjavur 354.4 342.0 4 Theni 168.9 178.4 -5 Tirunelveli 208.5 92.6 125 Tiruvallur 351.5 449.5 -22 Tiruvannamalai 560.9 465.8 20 Tiruvarur 464.4 301.8 54 Tiruchi 356.2 270.3 32 Tuticorin 149.1 86.8 72 Vellore 379.3 442.0 -14 Villupuram 500.8 433.0 16 Virudhunagar 193.8 181.8 7

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RAINFALL STATEMENT

SEASONAL RAINFALL FROM 1st OCTOBER TO 31st DECEMBER 2004

Actual Normal Rainfall Rainfall Districts Percentage (mm) (mm) Departure (%) Chennai 598.1 753.1 -21 Coimbatore 260.2 327.0 -20 Cuddalore 908.6 716.5 27 Dharmapuri 260.2 303.4 -14 Dindigul 430.4 399.2 8 Erode 289.7 323.5 -10 Kancheepuram 451.8 697.2 -35 Kanyakumari 276.4 427.4 -35 Karur 279.2 365.4 -24 Madurai 347.7 373.0 -7 Nagapattinam 1085.3 886.4 22 Namakkal 246.5 291.0 -15 Nilagiri 564.6 367.7 54 Perambalur 424.8 449.6 -6 Pudukottai 461.6 418.0 10 Ramanathapuram 710.9 507.4 40 Salem 283.8 347.0 -18 Sivagangai 493.1 415.5 19 Thanjavur 639.4 545.7 17 Theni 314.3 384.0 -18 Tirunelveli 570.4 429.8 33 Tiruvallur 443.9 604.1 -27 Tiruvannamalai 384.4 439.8 -13 Tiruvarur 969.3 665.4 46 Tiruchi 364.9 356.1 2 Tuticorin 551.4 410.1 34 Vellore 240.4 353.0 -32 Villupuram 525.2 484.8 8 Virudhunagar 318.3 431.2 -26

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State Ground And Surface Water Resources Data Centre

Tamil Nadu being an agrarian State, much importance is given for the exploitation of ground water for the development of agriculture as about 95% of surface water resources have been harnessed in the State. Tamil Nadu is in the forefront in the development of ground water and about 80% of ground water potential is under use by means of minor irrigation structures. Ground Water, being a dynamic resource, requires continuous exploration, monitoring and assessment, involving multidisciplinary studies. This Data Centre headed by a Chief Engineer undertakes the following: Monitoring the water level in about 1746 selected control wells in Tamil Nadu every month. Under the World Bank Aided Hydrology Project, 723 piezometers have been installed and water level is being monitored by Digital Automatic Water Level Recorders (DWLRs) for 852 bore wells.

Monitoring the Ground Water quality in the State (3400 samples). An over all ground water quality networks was finalized in consultation with DHV Consultants for entire Tamil Nadu to assess general water quality. Ground Water samples are being collected during July (pre-monsoon) for general study and once in three months from the problematic areas.

Watershed study conducting hydro meteorological observations under different soil conditions covering all the river basins of Tamil Nadu.

Analysis of rainfall data for establishing relationship between the run off and seepage.

As a part of investigation programme, to explore the sub-surface lithological characteristics, to arrive at the sub-surface hydrogeological parameters and to find out the quality of ground water for different aquifers exploratory bore wells are periodically drilled in hard rock and sedimentary areas in the State.

Based on the Ground Water Resources Estimation Committee Methodology 1997, the ground water assessment was made for all the blocks (385 blocks) in Tamil Nadu. Normally in the macro level block assessment, there are some pockets within over-exploited and critical blocks where the Ground Water potential is more or in some semi-critical or safe, there are places where the development is more than estimated. To eliminate the above conditions, intensive survey on mini watershed basis for all the districts of Tamil Nadu based on Ground Water Resources Estimation Committee Norms, 1997 for the micro level assessment of ground water potential is under progress.

Special studies for monitoring the sea water intrusion into fresh water aquifer (920 km along the coast). A pilot study with Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai has been taken up at Mahendrapalli and Thirumullaivasal of Sirkazhi taluk of Nagapattinam District for Isotope study. 41

Rendering consultancy services to farmers, Government Departments and Government Undertakings for selection of suitable locations for constructing ground water abstraction structures.

Issuing Ground Water clearance for implementing Minor Irrigation Schemes.

To augment the ground water conditions, artificial recharge structure schemes are prepared based on the zonation map furnished by IRS, Anna University using the Remote Sensing and GIS technique. Proposals have been sent to CGWB, NABARD and other funding agencies.

Publications:

Utilising the Grant given by Ford Foundation, District wise Ground Water Perspectives for all the districts of Tamil Nadu is being prepared and published for the benefit of District level administrators, planners and other agencies involved in the development of Ground Water in the State. Accordingly, "Ground Water Perspective - A Profile of Dharmapuri District" was published and Profiles of Tuticorin, Perambalur, Chennai, Sivaganga , Virudhunagar, Karur, Trichy, Thanjavur, Nagappatinam,Tiruvarur and Nilgris Districts" are getting ready for publication during this year, 2004 and 2005.

A report on dynamic ground water resources of Tamil Nadu as on March 2004 is under preparation. A report on seawater intrusion study along the coast of Tamil Nadu is getting ready for publication. For disseminating information on various activities of this department, a quarterly newsletter "Ground Water" is being published regularly at the end of each quarter.

Consultancy Services:

This department renders consultancy services to farmers, general public and Government departments for the selection of suitable sites for sinking wells, drilling of bore wells, based on the geological, hydrogeological and geophysical surveys.

The Consultancy services are offered at nominal rate of Rs. 1000/- (as per GO Ms.No. 379 PW (R2) dt.10.10.2002) for the selection of a favourable site. 42

Consultancy services are also offered for electrical logging of bore holes for the construction of bore wells. The charge for this work is Rs. 2000/- (GO Ms.No.379 PW(R2) dt.10.10.2002).

For general public and other departments, water samples are analysed at the following prescribed rates. - Analysis of one water sample for physiochemical parameters Rs.250/- - Analysis of heavy metals (any one heavy metal) in one sample including boron Rs. 150-/ - Annalysis of BOD or COD or DO or any one bacteria in one sample Rs. 100/- - Analysis of any one pesticide in one sample is Rs. 250/-.

Well census project under world bank aided WRCP – phase - I

The groundwater is a valuable natural resource for water-starved State like Tamilnadu and must be conserved and used judiciously. To achieve this noble cause, the Tamilnadu Ground Water (Development and Management) Act 2003 was enacted which proposes the formulation of Tamilnadu Ground Water Authority to develop, protect, control, regulate and manage the ground water resources of the State. As a first step, the well census project was conducted to create a database of all the Wells in the State. The Government in GO Ms. No. 495/PW(R2) Dept. dt. 13.11.2003 have sanctioned the Project "Study on implementation of Tamil Nadu Ground Water (Development and Management) Act 2003 for Rs. 5.00 crore. The project falls under the software component of Tamil Nadu Water Resources and Consolidation Project.

The data collection work has been completed. Data Entry work in field computers has been completed. The data has been got vetted by the Local Administration, namely, Gram Sabha. The Data are being compiled and processed in the Central Data Storage Centre, Chennai.

The project was completed at an expenditure of Rs. 3.62 crore. Project Benefits 1. An accurate statistics of wells of the State with varied technical and Revenue details are obtained. 2. Various other type of information obtained from the census, such as, sub soil formation and water quality can be used for further research. 3. The well data will be useful for many Line Departments in the planning of their developmental activities. 43

4. Relationships of ground water potential and pumping energy can be established. 5. The level of awareness among the public, on the importance and development of ground water is increased during the census. 6. The public is motivated to get their wells registered with the Ground Water Authority, continually. The project forms the foundation and first milestone in the Implementation of Tamilnadu Ground Water (Development and Management) Act 2003. The sustainable development and management of the Ground Water resources of the State is the tangible benefit of this study. During the year of 2004-2005, World Bank assisted Water Resources Consolidated

Project was extended upto 30.9.2004.

INSTITUTE FOR WATER STUDIES

WRCP The Water Resources Consolidated Project (WRCP) at a total cost of Rs.840.84 Crores was cleared by the World Bank in 1995 and the Government of Tamil Nadu accorded sanction for an amount of Rs.807.49 Crores as the base cost in September 1995. The Project came to close on 30.9.2004.

In this project, the State’s Institutional strengthening is one of the components under which the Institute for Water Studies, is performing the following activities.

1) The Basin Boards (Water Planning) for maintenance of Technical Secretariat, the sanction was accorded upto 30.9.2004 with an estimated cost of Rs.10 Crores for which the Empowered Committee cleared Rs.3.006 Crores vide G.O.Ms.No.439/PW(WR2)Dept/ dt.19.9.2003 out of which Rs.18.21 lakhs have been spent under WRCP. 2) During this year, THANNI Models have been completed for Vaippar, Kodaiyar, Tambaraparani, and Palar basins. It is also programmed to develop THANNI Model as a revision for Palar, Tambaraparani, Kodaiyar and Vaippar before March 2005. Besides, the THANNI Model will be developed for Hanumanadhi sub basin and Ponnaiyar basin also during this year. For the above THANNI Model development Rs.2.08 lakhs has been spent against the R.E. provision of Rs.5.06 lakhs. 44

Micro Level Studies

During this year, the micro level study for the basins of Vaigai, Tambaraparani and Ponnaiyar have been completed so far. Further it is programmed to complete the micro level study for Gundar basin before March 2005. So far Rs.3.5 lakhs has been incurred against the R.E. Provisions of Rs.5.50 lakhs. Procurement of Equipments and Software

The Technical Secretariat and the Remote Sensing Centre have purchased sophisticated softwares in WRCP scheme during this year to the tune of Rs.15.50 lakhs against the R.E. provision of Rs.16.50 lakhs. Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing arrangements has been established fully in the office of the Engineer-in-Chief, WRO & Chief Engineer (General) and Institute for Water Studies at Chennai and in the office of the Regional Chief Engineers at Trichy, Pollachi and Madurai and in the office of the Superintending Engineers, Project Circle at Vellore and Tambaraparani Basin Circle at Tirunelveli for Rs.7.26 lakhs against the R.E. provision of Rs.9.90. lakhs. WRRF Studies

The Eight Research Studies taken up during this year have been completed by 30.9.2004 and the findings of this studies have been communicated to all the line departments. Further for dissemination of WRRF Studies, 700 numbers of Engineers of WRO were trained through IMTI, Trichy. The National Workshop was conducted on 23rd & 24th of September 2004.

Special Studies

The following special studies are funded by the State Planning Commission

1) Targeting Groundwater in deeper zones in Thurinjalar minor river basins by using Remote sensing techniques to augment water resources to irrigate the ayacut of poor agriculturists, have been completed. 2) Identification of favourable potential zones in over exploited block of Thalaivasal in Salem District – Vellar basin by using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques which is in progress. 45

The following special studies to be funded by the State Planning Commission have been mooted out 1) Identification of favourable groundwater potential zones in over exploited block of Kaniyambadi in Vellore District- Palar basin by using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. 2) Watershed based approach for Groundwater development in Anaicut and K.V.Kuppam blocks, Vellore District, Palar basin, Tamil Nadu by applying recent Remote Sensing Data and GIS Techniques. Project Funded by INCID

It is proposed to take up the following studies with the funding Agency, INCID, New Delhi. 1) Detection of changes in Tanks and their command areas by using Remote Sensing and GIS in Tambaraparani river basins, Tamil Nadu of South India. 2) Identification of Artificial Recharge rainwater Harvesting structures for water conservation using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques in Vellar river basin.

Tamil Nadu State Water Policy

Tamil Nadu State Water Policy has been prepared during 2003 based on the National Water Policy of 2002 and it is under the active consideration of the Government WRCRC

This Committee is headed by Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and approval has been sought for continuance beyond 30.9.2003 and the Sub Committee meeting headed by Chief Secretary is proposed to be convened shortly

Basin Board Management Committee

This Committee has been formed for Palar and Tambaraparani basins and two meetings have already been conducted. Third meeting is proposed to be convened shortly . Proposals under consideration for forming River Basin Management Development Board for Vaigai, Parambikulam Aliyar, Ponnaiyar and Kodaiyar Basins.

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Krishna Water Supply Project

The Government of Tamil Nadu entered into an agreement with the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 18.4.1983 according to which the Government of Andhra Pradesh shall deliver 12 TMC ft. of water excluding the transmission loss of 3 TMC ft. of water at the Tamil Nadu Border over a period of 8 months in a year. The component of the project falling within Tamil Nadu limit is called “Krishna Water Supply Project” and that in Andhra Pradesh limits is called “Telugu Ganga Project.” The originally sanctioned estimated cost of Krishna Water Supply Project in Tamil Nadu limit was Rs.46.44 Crore. The reappraised cost was Rs.196.04 Crore. So far expenditure incurred is Rs.205.146 Crores. The total estimated cost of Telugu Ganga Project comes to Rs.2345 Crore (as per 9/97 Project Report), of which Tamil Nadu’s share is Rs.639.40 Crore. So far Andhra Pradesh Government have incurred Rs.1,820.00 Crore towards this project and Rs.512.00 Crore has been paid to Andhra Pradesh as Tamil Nadu’s share. Kandaleru water was released by Andhra Pradesh for the first time on 29.9.1996 through Kadaleru-Poondi (KP) Canal. The following are quantum of water released from Kandaleru Dam and quantity realised at Tamil Nadu Border.

Water realised at Year Tamil Nadu Border (in TMC)

1996-1997 0.076 1997-1998 2.290 1998-1999 2.810 1999-2000 1.830 2000-2001 6.688 2001-2002 0.400 2002-2003 3.262 2003-2004 0.210 (Pumped)

Repair and desilting works of Kandaleru-Poondi Canal from 0 Km to 25.275 Km is under progress at an estimated cost of Rs.1.465 crore. 47

During current year Krishna water was released from Kandaleru Dam on 23.11.2004. On 28.11.2004 water reached zero point. From 28.11.2004 to 23.2.2005 quantum of 2.665 TMC of water has been received.

New Veeranam Project

The New Veeranam Project was originally sanctioned in August 1993 for Rs.464.00 Crore under the caption “Second Madras Water Supply Project, New Veeranam” as a World Bank aided project. The project envisaged the supply of 180 million litres per day (Mld). of water to the Chennai city. The sanction included Rs.60.00 Crore for the improvements to source works comprising (1) improvements to the Vadavar Channel, which brings water from lower Coleroon Anicut to Veeranam Tank, (2) Removal of shoals in the Veeranam Tank and raising its Full Tank Level (FTL) by 2’ to increase the existing capacity of 935 Mcft. to 1485 Mcft. Subsequently, revised administrative sanction was accorded for the source works for the project including the modernization of the command conveyance system of Vadavar canal and Veeranam Tank for Rs.110.95 Crore. By improvements to the conveyance system, 56,034 acres of ayacut (11,178 acres under Vadavar and 44,856 acres of ayacut under Veeranam) are expected to receive stabilised irrigation supply. There are 25 Packages of works in this project. The details of estimates and present status of the works are given below:- (1) Improvements to Vadavar Channel comprises 6 Packages. Out of the 6 Packages, at a cost of Rs.26.39 Crore, 5 Packages are completed. In the other package, 90% works are completed. (2) Raising full reservoir level of Veeranam Tank by 2 feet (0.61 m) and strengthening Veeranam main bund comprises 4 Packages at a cost of Rs. 10.68 Crore. They are all completed. (3) Improvements to existing foreshore bund and formation of new foreshore bund costs Rs.10.31 Crore. Work completed in all the 4 packages. (4) Improvements to surplus course which includes rehabilitation of Lalpet surplus Regulator, Byewash, Infall Regulator, additional VNSS, Improvements to Godavari Drain, VNOS and rehabilitation of Lower anicut 48

shutters comprising 6 Packages which costs Rs.6.45 Crores. All works have been completed. (5) Modernisation of command conveyance system of Vadavar 24 channels, Veeranam 34 channels in 2 packages are proposed at a cost of Rs.25.00 Crore. 7 channels in Vadavar and 5 channels in Veeranam are in progress and will be completed during 2004-05 and 2005-06. (6) Repairs to existing staff quarters and construction of new project house at a cost of Rs.0.55 Crore are being taken up. In this connection, The Hon’ble Chief Minister has sanctioned for construction 3 sub-surface dykes across Coleroon River at an estimated cost of Rs.75 Crore and the work will be taken up during this year.

Chennai City Water Supply Augmentation Project-II The Government have sanctioned Rs.493 Crore for the works of Chennai city water supply augmentation project-II. By executing these works, supply of 268.30 Mcft of water will be achieved. Subsequently, the project was modified and the Government have accorded RAS for Rs.124.00 Crore for the work of Chennai City Water Supply Augmentation Project-II. Out of which the following works are to be executed by Public Works Department. (Rupees in crore)

80.00 1) Check dam across Palar river near Vayalur

2) Construction of four check dams across 12.37 Adayar river near Nandampakkam, Manapakkam, Cowl Bazaar and Anakapudur

3) Construction of two check dams across 1.33 Cooum river near Paruthipattu and Kannampalayam

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Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate

The Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate has the responsibility to conduct the Boiler Attendants Examination as per Tamil Nadu Boiler Attendant’s Rules, 1964 and the Boiler Operation Engineers’ Examination as per Tamil Nadu Boiler Operation Engineers’ Rules, 1965. The Tamil Nadu Boiler Attendants Examination is proposed to be conducted during the Financial Year 2005-2006 for I-Class, II-Class & III-Class certificate of competency at different centres namely, Trichy, Neyveli, Coimbatore, Tuticorin and Chennai. The Tamil Nadu Boiler Operation Engineer’s Examination have been conducted during February – March, 2005 for 1200 candidates at Chennai, Neyveli, Tiruchirapalli and Coimbatore centers.

The Boiler Inspectorate has also conducted tests to High Pressure Welders for M/s.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi and all other manufacturing/repairer organizations. During 2004-2005 (upto 31.12.2004), nearly 768 such tests were conducted and certificates were issued to 738 successful candidates in different types and process of welding such as pipe welding, Tube welding, plate welding in Carbon Steel and in Alloy Steel. Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate has approved the design, inspected and certified large Power Boilers of capacity up to 500 M.W. Power Generation Boilers designed and manufactured by M/s. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchirapalli. These Boilers are erected in the various Thermal Power Stations through out the country and are performing exceptionally well for the past several years, certifying the competency of the Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate. The Boilers exported to some foreign countries are also inspected and certified by this Inspectorate in accordance with the Boiler specifications stipulated by those countries concerned. The Tamil Nadu Government have given approval to several private organisations for starting Thermal Power Stations for generation of power for which Boilers form an important component. The Boiler Inspectorate is extending all help for starting the above units. M/s.Tamil Nadu Chemical Products Limited, have already put up a Thermal Power Plant at Gummidipoondi, for the production and 50

supply of 63.75 MW of Electricity to Tamil Nadu Grid. M/s.Madras Aluminium Company Limited have installed 3x25MW captive Thermal Power Plant at Mettur Dam in Salem District. The Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate has taken very speedy action and approved the design for the Boilers which were imported for the first time from the Peoples Republic of China. Similarly, the Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate has approved the installation of four numbers of New Boilers at M/s. G.M.R. Vasavi Power Corporation Limited at the Basin Bridge 200 MW Diesel Engine Power Plant and this unit has now started power generation. The installation of Gas Turbine Power Project at Valathur (Perungulam) Ramanathapuram District by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and the process of erection of Boiler & connected steam pipelines, are completed well before the scheduled time. The Boiler Inspectorate has taken speedy and effective steps for installation of 250 MW Power Boiler at M/s. ST-CMS Electric Company Pvt. Ltd., at Uthangal, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. M/s. Neyveli Lignite Corporation has commissioned two numbers of big boilers for generating 210 MW of power. Those boilers were imported from Italy. The work of erection of the above boilers and connected steam pipelines was steadily carried out without any backlog by the Inspectorate. Similarly, the Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate has taken effective steps for early approval and clearance for erection of 107 MW Power Boilers at the combined cycle power project at Kuttalam, Nagai District by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. Likewise the expansion of M/s, Audco India Limited, manufactures of high pressure valves and M/s. Cethar Vessels Limited, a high pressure boiler manufacturing units were assisted by the Inspectorate. M/s.FMC Sanmar Limited, Viralimalai, M/s. Fisher Xomax Sanmar Limited, Chennai, M/s. KSB Pumps LImited, Valves Division, Coimbatore, M/s. Sivananda Pipe Fittings Limited, Hosur, etc., are also assisted by the Boiler Inspectorate to attain their manufacturing target during the current year, without any back log. The Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate has taken keen interest and speedy action for the expansion projects of the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited at Manali, Chennai and this expansion project is nearing completion well before within the scheduled time. 51

The Boiler Inspectorate counsels new entrepreneurs for starting new Boiler manufacturing and Boiler components manufacturing units in the State of Tamil Nadu and helps them to commence production in a speedy manner. The Tamil Nadu Boiler Inspectorate during 2004-2005 (up to 31.12.2004) has cleared installation of 261 new Boilers and their connected pipelines and completed the Registration Process in the various existing and new Industries and inspected 2736 active Boilers in scheduled time without loss of production; besides the above the Boiler Inspectorate has cleared about 1,16,476 high pressure valves, 59,093 high pressure piping components and 1,67,422 Boiler quality tubes manufactured by the above units and issued certificates for their quality and also approved nearly 5246 design documents & Data Booklets for fabrication of various Boiler Components. This clearly indicates the utmost cooperation and encouragement extended by this Inspectorate to the growing industries. During 2004-2005 (up to 31.12.2004), about 59 Boilers were found not to be in order. Out of the 59 Boilers, about 42 Boilers were repaired, inspected, duly certified and brought back into use. Apart from inspecting the registered Boilers annually and certifying for their use, the Boiler Inspectorate is also responsible for detecting and curbing the operation of the unregistered and uncertified Boilers. The Tamil Nadu Boiler Inpectorate is realising considerable revenue to the public exchequer by way of inspection fees for conducting stage inspections to Boilers and Boiler components manufactured in the State, for conducting annual inspection of installed Boilers, for according approval to various design drawings, for conducting tests and issuing certificates to Welders and for conducting Examinations for Boiler Attendants and Boiler Operation Engineers, etc.. During the year 2004-2005 (up to 31.12.2004), the Boiler Inspectorate has earned a revenue of about Rs.2,82,43,103/- as against the expenditure of about Rs.62,85,856/-. The revenue accrued is much more than the expenditure. In view of the present trend of industrial growth, the revenue realisation of the Boiler Inspectorate is also expected to go up, considerably. During the next financial year 2005-2006, the Boiler Inspectorate is expected to fetch revenue of not less than Rs. 3.75 crore.

BUILDINGS ORGANISATION

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Buildings Organisation of P.W.D. is vested with the responsibility of Planning, Designing and Construction of Public Buildings in accordance with needs and requirements of various Government Departments of State Government. Besides these, Construction and Erection of Monuments and Memorials are also carried out by this Organisation. This Organisation is vested with the responsibility of maintenance of all Government Buildings including Inspection Bungalows, Circuit Houses, Raj Bhavan, Secretariat, Government Estate, MLA Hostel, Ministers and other VVIP Bungalows Monuments, Memorials and maintenance of Marina Beach. Restoration of Cyclone and Flood Affected Buildings are also carried out by this Organisation. Property Tax, Water Tax and Electricity Bills for the Government buildings are also paid by this Organisation. The Building Organisation of P.W.D. is operating Demand No: 38 for Construction & Maintenance activities. During the financial year 2004-2005, the provision made under Demand No. 38 are : Maintenance and Minor works : Rs. 88.60 crore Establishment Charges : Rs. 27.35 crore Capital Works Charge : Rs. 184.17 crore

The Schemes implemented Department wise are as follows: -

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT a) The construction of Out Patient Block in Government Stanley Hospital, Chennai at a cost of Rs. 6.50 crore has been completed; b) The construction of Tower Block I and Tower Block II at a cost of Rs.104.47 crore after dismantling the old and damaged buildings in Government General Hospital, Chennai is nearing completion; c) The construction of new buildings at a cost of Rs.18.82 crore to admit 315 additional students in 5 Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu with the financial assistance of HUDCO was almost completed and a few works are in progress. 53 d) The construction of building for 500-bedded hospital at a cost of Rs.21.73 crore for New Government Medical College in Government Medical College Hospital campus at Asaripallam in Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District was taken up. As phase I, the work of construction of buildings for 300 bedded hospital at a cost of Rs.5.00 crore were completed and inaugurated. e) The Construction of buildings for 300-bedded hospital for the New Medical College at Vellore at a cost of Rs. 5.00 crore was completed and inaugurated. f) The construction of New Medical College at Theni at a cost of Rs.12.00 crore was completed and inaugurated. g) The construction of a New Operation Theatre with Post Operative Ward and Labour Ward in I.O.G. Government Children Hospital at Egmore sanctioned for Rs.2.00 crore is in progress.

PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE BUILDINGS (a) During 2001-2002, Government have sanctioned a sum of Rs.1.32 crore for the provision of Generator in 6 District Headquarters Hospitals and 6 Taluk Headquarters Hospitals. All the works were completed and handed over to the user department. (b) During 2001-2002 and 2002-2003, the Government have sanctioned Rs. 16.00 crore for the construction of 30 bedded ward and X-ray block in 40 places with the Central Government aid. All the works were completed and handed over to the user department. (c) During 2002-2003 the Govt. have sanctioned Rs.6.80 crore for the construction of 30 bedded Ward with X-Ray Block in 17 places with the aid of NABARD. All the works have been completed except one where it is nearing completion. (d) During 2003 – 2004, the Govt. have sanctioned Rs.12.21 crore for the construction of 30 bedded Ward with X-Ray Block in 33 places with the help of Central Govt. aid (Phase III). In 10 places work completed and handed over and is in progress at different stages in 23 places. (e) During 2004-2005, the Government have sanctioned Rs.4.558 crore for the construction of 30 bedded ward with Operation theatre and X-ray Block in 11 54

places under PMGY Scheme with the assistance of Govt. of India. Works are in progress (f) During 2004-2005, the Government have sanctioned Rs.17.85 lakhs for the construction of Operation theatre in Valanadu in Trichy District under Plan Scheme and the work is in progress.

HEALTH SUB-CENTRE BUILDINGS

(a) During 2001-2002, the Government have sanctioned Rs. 6.00 crore for the construction of 100 Health Sub Centres with the Central Government aid. All works were completed, except two which are in progress.

(b) During 2002-2003, the Government have sanctioned Rs.19.20 crore for the construction of Health Sub Centres in 298 places. Works have been completed in 287 places and in the remaining place works have not been taken up due to site dispute.

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

(a) During 2003-2004, Government have sanctioned combined Court Building in the Master Plan Complex at Villupuram for Rs.7.62 crore and the works have been completed and inaugurated on 30.01.2005.

(b) During 2003-2004, Government have sanctioned a VIP Guest House and subsidiary building for the combined court building at Villupuram for Rs.1.92 crore. The works have been completed and inaugurated on 30.01.2005.

(c) During 2004-2005, Government have sanctioned Rs.3.90 crore for the construction of combined court building at Theni and the work is in progress.

(d) During 2004-2005, Government have sanctioned Rs.9.82 crore for the construction of combined court building at Srivilliputhur and the work is in progress. 55

FIRE SERVICE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT During 2003-2004, the Government have sanctioned Rs.3.564 crore for the construction of Fire Service Station at 15 places with the assistance of General Life Insurance Fund. Out of this, 9 works were completed and the remaining works are in progress.

PRISON DEPARTMENT (a) During 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, the Government have sanctioned Rs.3.20crore for the construction works relating to the provision of medical facilities and security arrangements in Central Prison and Sub-jails in 27 places and the works were completed.

(b) Under Modernisation scheme, Government have sanctioned Rs.19.068 crore for the construction of 216 Nos of Quarters for Prison staff and repairs and renovation to the Prison buildings, all the works are nearing completion. (c) The construction of district jail Buildings at Nagerkoil and Dindugul for a value of Rs.4.72 crore are in progress. (d) During 2003-2004, the Government have sanctioned Rs.8.608 crore for the provision of living accommodation to the Prison Staff in 7 places. Out of this, 10 works were completed and handed over to the user department and the remaining 4 works are in progress.

REVENUE DEPARTMENT

(a) With the assistance of the XIth Finance Commission's Fund, the Government have sanctioned Rs. 96.531 crore for the construction of 261 buildings for Revenue and other Department Buildings in Perambalur, Karur, Namakkal, Theni, Tiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Villupuram and Krishnagiri. Out of these 231 works were completed and the remaining works are in progress. 56

(b) The Government have sanctioned Rs. 60.00 lakhs under part-II scheme 2003-04 for the construction of Collector's Camp office cum residence in Thiruvannamalai District Master Plan Complex and the work was completed.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (a) The Government have sanctioned Rs. 80.637 crore for the construction of class rooms, lab, toilet blocks and water supply arrangements to 250 Government High Schools / Higher Secondary Schools in 19 Districts under Phase-II with NABARD assistance. Out of this, 218 works completed and the balance 32 works are in progress at different stages. (b) The Government have sanctioned Rs. 83.738 crore for the construction of class rooms, lab, toilet blocks and water supply arrangements to 259 Government High Schools / Higher Secondary Schools in 7 Districts under Phase-III with NABARD assistance. Works are in progress in 234 Schools and the remaining works will be taken up shortly.

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT The work of construction of Paddy Market Complex at Madurai has been taken up for a value of Rs. 12.60 crore and the work is in progress.

MEMORIALS (a) The construction work of memorial for Veeran Azhaghumuthukone at Kattangulam, Thoothukudi District for a value of Rs.35 lakhs has been completed. (b) The construction work of memorial for Thiyagi V.O.Chidambaranar at Tirunelveli District for a value of Rs.75 lakhs has been completed.

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT

(a) The work of construction of new office building for the Director and Joint Director of Employment and Training Department at Guindy in Chennai at a cost of Rs. 2.782 crore have been completed. (b) The Government have sanctioned Rs.1.42 crore for the construction of Government Industrial Training Institute at Needamangalam and the work is in progress. 57

(c) The Government have sanctioned Rs.40.00 Lakhs for the construction of Students Hostel at the Government Industrial Training Institute at Tiruvanamalai and finishing works are in progress.

ANNA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

The Government have sanctioned Rs. 10.00 crore for the construction of New Complex for the Anna Institute of Management at Chennai and the work is nearing completion.

MLAs OFFICE BUILDINGS The Government have accorded sanction for the construction of Office Buildings for each of the 234 MLAs in their constituencies at a cost of Rs. 4.85 lakhs each. Out of this, 225 works were completed and works are in progress in 1 place. Work will be taken up shortly in 8 places as soon as the site is identified.

BACKWARD AND MOST BACKWARD WELFARE DEPARTMENT (a) The Government have sanctioned under Part II Scheme special repairs to the existing MBC and DNC Students Hostels for a sum of Rs. 2.756 crore consisting of 358 works which includes drinking water facilities and improvements to sanitary arrangements. The works have been completed and handed over to the user Department in 339 places and the remaining 19 works are in progress . (b) During 2003-2004, the Government have sanctioned with the aid of HUDCO Rs.31.50 crore to construct 100 BC and MBC Hostel Buildings, Out of which, 76 works have been completed, 8 works are in finishing stage and the remaining 16 works are in progress at different stages.

PART - II SCHEME 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 (a). Construction of Office Buildings for Public Works Department Buildings (Maintenance) Section at Srivaikundam for value of Rs.4.00 lakhs and the work was completed. (b). Construction of Office Buildings for Public Works Department Buildings (Maintenance) Section at Andipatti in Theni District for value of Rs.4.00 lakhs and the work was completed. 58

(c). Construction of Public Works Department Sub-Division with 4 Section at Thakkalai in Kanyakumari district is in progress. (d). Construction of Divisional Office building for Executive Engineer (C&M) Division, Public Works Department, Ramanathapuram is in progress. (e). Construction of Sub-Divisional Office -I with one Section at Theni District is in progress. (f). Construction of New Circuit House at Tiruvannamalai in Tiruvannamalai District is in progress. (g). Renovation of Technical Section hall in the south side of the first floor of P.W.D. main building at Chepauk, Chennai is in progress. (h). Repairs to 30 nos. of P.W.D. Quarters at Todhunter Nager, Saidapet, Chennai are in progress.

Details of total number of building works completed during the year 2004- 2005 and the works under progress together with the cost of the works are indicated in the Annexure I and II respectively.

O.PANNEERSELVAM Minister for Public Works, Prohibition& Excise and Revenue

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ANNEXURE - I MAJOR BUILDING WORKS COMPLETED

Sl. Rs. in Name of the work No. Lakhs 1 Construction of O.P. Block at Govt. Hospital, chennai. 650.00

2 Construction of new Medical College in Asaripallam Govt. Hospital complex in Kanyakumari District - Phase-I 500.00

3 Construction of buildings for 300 bedded hospital for the new Medical College at Vellore 500.00

4 Construction of new Medical College at Theni 1200.00

5 Construction of combined Court building at Villupuram 762.00 6 Construction of V.I.P. Guest House and subsidiary 192.00 buildings at Villupuram. 7 Construction of Library building at High Court compound, 252.00 Chennai. 8 Provision of medical facilities and security arrangements 320.00 in Central Prison and Sub - Jails in 27 places.

9 Construction of office buildings for the Directorate of 278.20 Employment and Training in Guindy at Chennai.

10 uction of Hostels for B.C. and M.B.C. students. 2280.00

11 ue and Non-Revenue Buildings under X1th Finance Commission Grant 1120.00

12 uction of Memorial for Thiyagi V.O.Chidambaranar at 75.00 Tirunelveli District.

Total 8129.20

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ANNEXURE - II

MAJOR BUILDING WORKS, WHICH ARE IN PROGRESS

Sl. Name of Work Rs. in Lakhs No. 1 Construction of new buildings for Government General Hospital at 10447.00 Chennai.

2 Construction of new Operation Theatre with Post Operative Ward and 200.00 Labour ward in I.O.G. Govt. Children Hospital at Egmore.

3 Construction of 30 bedded ward and X-ray block at 11 places. 455.75

4 dation of Primary Health Centre in 33 places. 1221.00 5 Construction of new buildings to admit 315 students in 5 Medical 1882.00 Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

6 Construction of combined Court building at Theni. 390.00 7 Construction of combined Court building at Srivilliputhur. 982.00 8 Construction of Fire Service Station at 15 places in Tamilnadu 356.40

9 ction of District Jail buildings at Nagercoil and Dindigul 472.00

10 Construction of Collectorate Building at Perambalur 716.00 11 Construction of Office complex Building in Master Plan Complex at 500.00 Thiruvarur

12 Construction of Office complex Building at Karur, Namakkal, Theni 1050.00 (Rs.275 lakhs each) Ariyalur (Rs.220.00Lakhs)

13 Construction of Ciruct House at Perambalur, Thiruvallur, Tindivanam 370.00 (Rs.100.00 lakhs each) and Thiruthani(Rs.70.00 lakhs)

14 Construction of taluk Office building at Villupuram. 115.00

15 Construction of Paddy Market Centre in Maattuthavani, Madurai. 1260.00

16 Providing approach road to the Master Plan Complex at Perambalur. 265.600 17 Construction of new building for Anna Institute of Management at 1000.00 Chennai

18 ction of Hostels for B.C. and M.B.C. students (Phase - II) 3150.00 19 ction of I.T.I. buildings in Needamangalam. 142.00 Total 24974.75