KARNATAKA NEERAVARI NIGAM LTD
Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program ADB LOAN 3836-IND
Quarterly Progress Report January-March 2020
Project Management Unit, KISWRMIP
Project Support Consultant SMEC International Pty. Ltd. Australia in association with SMEC (India) Pvt. Ltd.
3 June 2020 Revised 20 June 2020
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Report Name Quarterly Progress Report January-March 2020 (draft)
Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Project Name: Investment Program
Project Number: 5061164
Report for: Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (KNNL)
REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by # Dr. Srinivas Mudrakartha Dr Srinivas Dr Srinivas 1 3 June 2020 Mudrakartha/ Mudrakartha/ Balaji Maddikera Gaurav Srivastava Gaurav Srivastava Deepak GN and Team Dr. Srinivas Mudrakartha Dr Srinivas Dr Srinivas Mudrakartha/ Mudrakartha/ 2 20 June 2020 Balaji Maddikera Gaurav Srivastava Gaurav Srivastava Deepak GN and Team
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CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 2.0 KISWRMIP-MODERNIZATION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS ...... 3 2.1 Tranche 2-Vijayanagara Channels Irrigation System ...... 3 2.1.1 Project Management ...... 4 2.1.2 Project Basic Data ...... 7 2.1.3 Utilisation of Funds ...... 9 2.1.3.1 Contract Awards ...... 9 2.1.3.2 Disbursements ...... 9 2.1.4 Design Monitoring Framework Indicators ...... 9 2.1.5 Agreed Action Points from Aide memoire ...... 11 2.1.6 Project 2 Deliverables ...... 14 2.2 Tranche 2 VNC Modernization project ...... 14 2.2.1 VNC Modernization-Package 1 ...... 14 2.2.1.1 Physical Progress ...... 15 2.2.1.2 Financial Progress ...... 19 2.2.1.3 S Curves ...... 21 2.2.2 VNC Modernization Package 2 ...... 24 2.3 Safeguard Monitoring ...... 26 2.3.1 Evaluation of Contractor’s EMP implementation ...... 27 2.3.2 Trainings on Safeguard Monitoring ...... 28 2.3.3 Grievance Redressal Mechanism ...... 30 2.3.4 Precautions on spread of COVID-19 ...... 30 2.4 WUCS formation and strengthening activity ...... 31 2.4.1 Baseline Assessment of WUCS ...... 36 2.5 Sustainable Agriculture Activity ...... 37 2.6 Social Management Framework and Gender Action Plan...... 38 2.6.1 Gender Strategy-Action Plan and implementation ...... 38 2.6.2 Women Sub-committees ...... 39 2.6.3 GAP progress ...... 39 2.7 Information, Education and Communication ...... 41 2.8 Program Performance Management System ...... 43 2.8.1 Challenges faced and addressed for Tranche 2 ...... 45 3.0 TUNGABHADRA LEFT BANK CANAL ...... 46 4.0 PROJECT STAFF MOBILISATION ...... 48 5.0 PLANS FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD-APRIL TO JUNE 2020 ...... 49 5.1 VNC Package 1 ...... 49 5.2 VNC Package 2 ...... 49 5.3 TLBC ...... 49
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LIST OF TABLES Table 1: PMU Staff position as of 31 March 2020 ...... 7 Table 2: Project Basic Data ...... 7 Table 3: Contract award under Tranche 2 ...... 9 Table 4: Details of disbursement under the Tranche-2 ...... 9 Table 5: Status of DMF for Project 2 ...... 9 Table 6: Agreed Action Points ...... 11 Table 7: Important deliverables for Project-2 activities ...... 14 Table 8: Physical progress of RBC works as of 31 March 2020 for VNC Package 1 ...... 16 Table 9: Physical progress of LBC works as of 31 March 2020 for VNC Package 1 ...... 17 Table 10: Financial Progress of RBC works as of 31 March 2020 for Package 1 ...... 19 Table 11: Financial progress of LBC works as of 31 March 2020 for VNC Package 1 ...... 20 Table 12: Details of Channels located in the Hampi WHA ...... 24 Table 13: Details of Anicuts in the notified Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve ...... 25 Table 14: Trainings, meetings and site visits on Safeguard Monitoring as of Mar 2020 ...... 28 Table 15: Village level FGDs/ gram sabhas as of 31 March 2020 ...... 32 Table 16: List of WUCS ready for registration ...... 32 Table 17: WUCS Strengthening and Capacity Building: Progress as of 31 March 2020 ...... 33 Table 18: Status of WUCS formed during 2001-2002 ...... 36 Table 19: Status of Gender Action Plan as of 31 March 2020 ...... 39 Table 20: Progress of IEC activities as of March 2020 ...... 42 Table 21: Staff mobilization during January-March 2020 ...... 48
LIST OF FIGURES Figures 1 & 2: Krishna River network and Tungabhadra sub-basins ...... 2 Figure 3: Implementation arrangement for KISWRMIP ...... 6 Figure 4: Physical progress of RBC Lining ...... 16 Figure 5: Physical progress of RBC Structures ...... 16 Figure 6: Physical progress of LBC Lining ...... 17 Figure 7: Physical progress of LBC Structures ...... 17 Figure 8: Financial progress of RBC Lining ...... 19 Figure 9: Financial progress of RBC Structures ...... 20 Figure 10: Financial progress of LBC Lining ...... 20 Figure 11: Financial progress of LBC Structures...... 21 Figure 12: S Curve: Physical Progress ...... 22 Figure 13: S Curve: Financial Progress ...... 23
LIST OF ANNEXURES Annexure 1: VNC WUCS Administration: Baseline Assessment Annexure 2: Canal Closure Schedule Annexure 3: SBWL-Clearance of VNC project Annexure 4: VNC Channel Maps
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GLOSSARY ADB Asian Development Bank AGM Annual General Body Meeting CADA Command Area Development Authority CCA Culturable Command Area COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease-2019 DMF Design & Monitoring Framework DPO Direct Pipe Outlet EARF Environmental Assessment Review Framework EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan FAM Facility Administration Manual FGD Focus Group Discussion FSR Feasibility Study Report GAP Gender Action Plan GoK Government of Karnataka GST Goods and Services Tax HWHAMA Hampi World Heritage Management Authority ICZ Irrigation Central Zone IEC Information Education and Communication IEE Initial Environmental Evaluation IP Indigenous Peoples IWRM Integrated Water Resource Management KFD Karnataka Forest Department KISWRMIP Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resource Management Investment Program KNNL Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited LBC Left Bank Canal MFF Multi-tranche Finance Facility MIS Management Information System OCR Otter Conservation Reserve PIO Project Implementation Office PMIS Program Monitoring Information System PMMS Program Monitoring Management System PMU Project Management Unit PPMS Program Performance Monitoring System PRA Participatory Rural Appraisal PSA Poverty and Social Assessment PSC Project Support Consultant QPR Quarterly Progress Report RBC Right Bank Canal SC/ST Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe SMF Social Management Framework SMR Safeguard Monitoring Report SRI System of Rice Intensification TLBC Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal VNC Vijayanagara Channels WUCS Water Users Cooperative Society
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KARNATAKA INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM
1.0 INTRODUCTION Karnataka is a water stressed State in India with ever increasing inter-sectoral water demands, agriculture being the major sector. To improve water availability in selected river basins by implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) and improving irrigation services delivery in the State, Government of Karnataka (GoK) has launched the Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program (KISWRMIP) with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program is expected to increase water use efficiency and provide economic opportunities, in particular, to women, and improve rural incomes. The focus of the program for implementation of physical works is Krishna Basin, in specific, the Tungabhadra sub-basin (Figures 1 and 2). However, the IWRM activities will be implemented State-wide. The multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) was approved by ADB on 25 September 2014 to be implemented over a period of 7 years. On 26 July 2019, the MFF availability period was extended by three years to close on 24 September 2024.The total cost of the investment program over the period 2014-2024 is expected to be $225 million, with ADB financing amounting to $150 million and the balance $75 million by the GoK. The KISWRMIP initially comprised two tranches which was subsequently split into three to cover Gondi under the Bhadra reservoir and Vijayanagara Channels (VNC) and the Tungabhadra Left Bank Channel (TLBC) under the TB dam reservoir. However, during the preparation of Tranche 2, ADB agreed with DEA and KNNL that modernization of the entire TLBC should be considered for possible financing under a new standalone loan component. The Gondi modernization (rehabilitation) under Project 1 has begun in July 2015 and the physical activities closed on 31 December 2019 and financial closure for 31 March 2020. The VNC modernization project is split into two packages as there were delays in getting approvals for work in OCR and one complete channel (Turtha) falling in the UNESCO designated Hampi World Heritage area (reference aide memoire of Mid Term Review Mission 12-19 February 2018, para 45). Package 1 which includes modernization (rehabilitation) of 3 anicuts and 15 channels, excluding those falling under Otter Conservation Reserve (OCR) and Hampi heritage area, was tendered and work awarded to M/s RNS Infrastructure Limited (RNSIL) on 8 March 2019. The civil construction works were on hold during 28 March till 18 May 2019 due to general elections code of conduct. The works commenced in the last week of May 2019. The tendering process for VNC Package 2 including modernization of Turtha channel and rehabilitation of 8 anicuts (except Shivapura not included due to technical reasons) is currently underway. The State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) at Bengaluru has cleared the proposal and forwarded to the National Board for Wildlife for clearance. Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) is the Executing Agency for the projects under the MFF. The Project Implementation Office (PIO) for Tranche 2 VNC modernization is in Munirabad with CE, ICZ heading the PIO. The project spreads across 3 districts, namely, Bellary, Raichur and Koppal and the entire VNC system lies between latitude 14°30' to 16°34' N and longitude 75°40' to 77°35' E.
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For Tranche 2, the periodic financing request was approved by ADB on 4 October 2019 for $91 million from OCR and was signed on 18 November 2019. Its effectivity date is 24 January 2020. Tranche 2 physical completion date is 30 September 2023 and financial closing date is 23 March 2024. Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) project which was earlier under Tranche 3 is now considered for separate standalone loan component.
Figures 1 & 2: Krishna River network and Tungabhadra sub-basins The Program comprises three outputs: Output 1: State and Basin Institutions Strengthened for IWRM This output strengthens the institutional capacities of the Water Resources Department (WRD) and the Advanced Centre for IWRM (ACIWRM) to implement IWRM in select river basins in Karnataka. This includes: (i) development and implementation of river basin plans to better manage water resources; (ii) capacity building and certification of WRD (including its associated agencies like KNNL in IWRM with 30% of trainees being women, and (iii) improved water resources information systems. Output 2: Irrigation System Infrastructure and Management Modernized This output includes: (i) modernization of irrigation infrastructure including installation of telemetry for canal flow measurement in three irrigation sub-projects within the Tungabhadra Sub-basin (Gondi project under Tranche 1, Vijayanagara Channels (VNC) under Tranche 2, and Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) as a separate project as a standalone loan ; (ii) strengthening asset management and system operation and maintenance (O&M), and (iii) capacity building of Water User Cooperative Societies (WUCS), with women representation, for improved operation, maintenance and water management within their respective command areas. Output 3: Program Management Systems operational This output focuses on delivery of the above two program outputs on time and within budget. The Program is managed by a Program Management Unit as described in the following section.
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2.0 KISWRMIP-MODERNIZATION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS The KISWRMIP includes modernization of three irrigation projects: (a) Gondi Irrigation system, which is part of the Bhadra Irrigation System (Tranche 1), (b) Vijayanagara channels (VNC, Tranche 2) and modernization and automation of Tungabhadra Dam Left Bank Canal (TLBC). Tranche 1 is completed on 31 December 2019; Tranche 2 VNC Package 1 is currently under implementation. 2.1 Tranche 2-Vijayanagara Channels Irrigation System Vijayanagara Channel (VNC) System is a run-of-the-river irrigation channel system built during the Vijayanagara Empire more than 600 years ago. Originally consisting of 19 channels, one channel (Rampura) caters to the irrigation needs of the neighbouring state, Andhra Pradesh. Among the rest 18 channels that serve the command area in Karnataka, Bennur Channel is in ruins, while Koregal Channel command receives water from the Tungabhadra Dam Left Bank Channel. The VNC was constructed within the Tungabhadra basin in the reach starting from the Tungabhadra reservoir in Koppal District. Within the State, the VNC system spread across 3 districts, namely, Bellary, Raichur and Koppal lies between latitude 14°30' to 16°34' N and longitude 75°40' to 77°35' E. VNC modernization aims at improving water use efficiency in the Culturable Command Area (CCA) of 11,154 ha. All the 16 channels (Maps 1, 2 and 3 of Annexure 4) of the VNC located within the Karnataka State are covered under modernization. Along with modernization (rehabilitation) works, command area development works, strengthening asset management and main system, Operation & Maintenance (O&M), and institutional strengthening and capacity building of WUCS are proposed to be taken up. To begin with, an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) was carried out for VNC which revealed the presence of some areas falling in a notified Otter Conservation Reserve (OCR) and UNESCO Hampi World Heritage Area (WHA), resulting in the project being categorized as Category A project as per the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) 2009. Hence, it was decided to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and a Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA). Subsequently, ADB has also suggested carrying out a Tree Survey along the canals. The EIA aimed at assessing environmental issues arising due to modernization activities as also those from the notified OCR and the Hampi heritage area. For all identified adverse impacts, mitigation measures have been suggested and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared to be included in the contractor’s agreement. Adequate measures have also been incorporated into the design for execution/adoption during construction. Because a portion of the project is located within the notified OCR, the VNC project requires recommendation of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India through State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Towards this, KNNL has already submitted an online application for obtaining the necessary recommendation from SBWL and the SBWL has since cleared the proposal and sent its recommendation to NBWL of MoEFCC. UNESCO Hampi Heritage Area: As per ADB SPS 2009 Environmental Safeguard Policy Principles, Policy Principle No. 11 requires project activities to conserve physical and cultural resources, avoid their destruction or damage, and include a pre-approved management and conservation approach. A portion of the project is located within the UNESCO Hampi World
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Heritage Area (HWHAMA). This includes 12 protected monuments located along the lengths of three canals which include 2 nos. along Anegundi, one along Raya and 9 along Turtha Canal. A total of 19.3 km of the canal sections of Anegundi (8.95 km), Raya (1.23 km), Kalaghatta (0.55 km) and Turtha (8.57 km) are located in the core zone of the Hampi WHA. Further, about 14.05 km of the canal sections of Anegundi (3.43 km), Raya (8.70 km), Kalaghatta (0.44 km) and Turtha (1.47 km) are located in the buffer zone of the Hampi WHA. Furthermore, about 24.33 km of the canal sections of Anegundi (0.63 km), Raya (5.59 km), Basavanna (8.44 km), Kalaghatta (2.70 km) and Turtha (6.97 km) are located in the peripheral zone of the Hampi WHA. Work in the WHA imposes additional management demand on the Government and other entities to ensure high standards of protection and to comply with the requirements of the World Heritage processes. Accordingly, mitigation measures have been incorporated to ensure that the rehabilitated structures are integrated into the landscape of the heritage area. The measures also pre-empt damage to Hampi WHA resources by adopting a conservation approach approved by the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority. HWHAMA has issued permission to carry out works within the Hampi WHA along with certain terms and conditions related to maintenance of the heritage architecture. The scope of VNC modernization project includes, among others, rehabilitation of the anicuts, canal sections and other appurtenant structures. As per the Detailed Project Report (DPR), there are 12 anicuts and 215.31 km of canals. The EIA has been prepared based on a careful review of the DPR, field visits, secondary data collected to characterize the environment, formal stakeholder and public consultation, and identification of the potential impacts. In fact, the assessment revealed no significant adverse environmental impacts in the project areas other than those that generally occur during canal rehabilitation works. Major impacts are those that arise from establishment of campsites, material sourcing, and works carried out at the construction sites and closure activities. Additionally, impacts arising from locations of the project areas within the notified Otter Conservation Reserve and Hampi World Heritage Area are being considered. 2.1.1 Project Management Project Management Unit: Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) and Advanced Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management (ACIWRM) are the Executing Agencies for implementation of Tranche 2 VNC modernization project. The Project Management Unit (PMU) is headed by the Program Director and Managing Director, KNNL with its headquarters at Bengaluru. Project Implementation Office (PIO) is headed by Chief Engineer of Irrigation Central Zone, Munirabad for Project 2 and TLBC. An updated list of the PMU staff is given in Table 1. Project Implementation Office (PIO) for Output 2, Modernization of VNC, has been established in the ICZ office at Munirabad on 16 February 2016 for Tranche 2 subproject preparatory activities. The PMU working with the PIO and the Project Support Consultant (PSC) monitors the overall program execution and is responsible for monitoring and reporting. Project Support Consultant: PSC of Tranche 1, M/s SMEC International Pty. Ltd., Australia has been asked to continue as interim PSC for Tranche 2 VNC for one year during
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which the regular PSC will be installed through tendering process for the balance project duration. The process for selecting PSC 2 has been initiated by KNNL; EoI has been called for. The regular PSC 2 could be in place by January 2021 with at least one month of overlap duration. As per the Facility Administration Manual (FAM) for KISWRMIP, SMEC provided technical services through its various experts and the Support Services Team (SST) to the Tranche 1 Gondi modernization project such as providing training, capacity building and handholding support to the Water Users Cooperative Societies (WUCS).The PSC has also prepared the feasibility study report (FSR) for Tranche 2 Vijayanagara Channels (VNC) and the bid document. The Program implementation arrangement is in place and as shown in Figure 3.
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Karnataka IWRM Steering Committee (IWRMSC) Program Coordination Committee (PCC) Chairperson: Chief Secretary Chairperson: Principal Secretary
Client
Asian Development Bank Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (KNNL) (ADB) Program Management Unit (PMU)
Project Implementation Office (PIO) Tungabhadra Command Area ACIWRM Tranche 1: Chief Engineer, UTP (Shimoga) Tranche 2 & TLBC: Chief Engineer, ICZ, Development Authority (CADA) Executing Agency Tungabhadra Project (Munirabad)
State Water Institutions Modernization (WALMI, KERS, RICM) Contractor
Water Users Cooperative Project Support Consultant (PSC) Societies (WUCS)
Figure 3: Implementation arrangement for KISWRMIP
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The PMU staff position as of 31 March 2020 is given in Table 1. Table 1: PMU Staff position as of 31 March 2020 S. No. Name Designation 1 Mallikarjun B Gunge Program Director 2 Venkatesh Prasad Superintending Engineer (i/c) Budget/ Administration Cell 3 Vardaraj General Manager (Finance) (I/c) 4 Sindhu Finance Assistant 5 Bhimaraj Finance Assistant Monitoring Management Cell 6 Chidambaraswamy Program Officer (Additional charge) 7 Vacant MIS & GIS Communication Expert Irrigation Management Cell 8 Venkatesh Prasad Executive Engineer (Project Branch) 9 Chidambaraswamy Technical Assistant 10 C B Niranjan Assistant Engineer 11 PRM Sharma EAP Consultant (part time) 12 Vacant External Environmental Expert This is the first Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) for the period Jan-Mar 2020 submitted by PSC which came into function on 1 January 2020. The VNC civil works were awarded to Contractor RNSIL on 8 March 2019. The PSC of Tranche 1 has been appointed as interim PSC for 12 months from 1 January through 31 December 2020 to continue with the Tranche 2 activities. 2.1.2 Project Basic Data The project basic data is given in Table 2. Table 2: Project Basic Data Project Basic Data Name of the Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment 1 Program Program (KISWRMIP) Tranche-2 2 Project Number MFF 0085: Loan 3836 IND 3 Sector Agriculture & Natural Resources Financial Plan for ADB $150 million, GoK $75 million; Total $225 million 4 MFF 2014-2024 Tranche 2 ADB $91 million, GoK $39 million; Total $130 million 5 2019-2024 (i) Loan Signed on 18 November 2019 Loan is effective from 24 Jan 2020 Loan Closing by 31 March 2024 and closing of investment program by 24 (ii) Loan effective from September 2024 (iii) Loan Closing Date Water Resources Department of Karnataka through (iv) Executing Agencies (i) Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (ii) Advanced Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management 9 Status of Physical Progress of Procurements (i) Modernization of Package-1 of Civil works contract is awarded in Mar-2019 and the works are Vijayanagara under progress. Contract Value: INR 3,710,961,732.00 Channels-Main Estimate is under preparation for Package-2 of civil works. The proposal of Wild
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Project Basic Data Canal and Life Clearance for the package-2 works is cleared by SBWL and is being Distributaries submitted to NBWL. (iii) Project Support Request of EOI is issued on 17 April 2020 with the last date of submission as 7 Consultants June 2020. 10a. Financial Progress: Cumulative Expenditure and Disbursement up to Mar-2020 Reimbursement Target to be Total Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 (i) achieved as per ADB for CY 2020 ($ (cumulat Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct-Dec in Millions) ive) (in Millions) 3.0 2.7 4.2 3.8 13.7 @ 1 $ ≈ INR 70.00 21.00 18.9 29.4 26.60 95.9 (in Crores) Amount reimbursed till Mar-20 (INR (ii) - - - - - in Crores) (iii) Achievement vis-à-vis target (%) - - - - -
Project Review meetings 11 Tripartite Review a) 07 December 2015, Delhi Meetings b) 30-31 January 2016, Jaipur c) 16-17 September 2016, Delhi d) 6-7 April 2017, Delhi e) 26-27 October 2017, Bengaluru f) 19-20 February 2018, Bengaluru g) 25-26 October 2018, Visakhapatnam h) 28-29 March 2019, Goa i) 3-4 October 2019, Cochin 12 ADB Missions a) Special Project Administration Mission - 27 to 28 July 2015 b) Loan Inception Mission – 6 to 10 November 2015 c) Loan Review Mission - 26 April to 5 May 2016 d) Loan Review Mission – 17 to 25 November 2016 e) Loan Review Mission – 2 to 12 May 2017 f) Loan Review Mission – 12 to 19 February 2018 g) Loan Preparedness Review Mission Tranche 2, 28-29 June 2018 h) Fact Finding Mission Tranche 2, 28-29 June 2018 i) Tranche 1 Review Mission and Tranche 2 Consultation Mission, 30 Jan to 15 Feb 2019 j) Tranche 1 Review Mission and Tranche 2 Consultation Mission, 19-29 November 2019 13 Project Coordination k) Constituted vide Govt. Order no. WRD 51 MBI 2015 (P1) dt. 27 Nov 2015 Committee (PCC) st 14 Externally Aided a) 1 Meeting held on 06 August 2015 nd Project Monitoring b) 2 Meeting held on 07 January 2016 rd Committee meeting c) 3 Meeting held on 30 May 2016 d) 4th Meeting held on 6 August 2016 under the e) 5th Meeting held on 12 January 2017 Chairmanship of th f) 6 Meeting held on 31 August 2017 Additional Chief g) 7th Meeting held on 11 May 2018 Secretary to Govt. h) 8th Meeting held on 20 Aug 2018
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2.1.3 Utilisation of Funds 2.1.3.1 Contract Awards The details of contracts awarded so far under Project 1 are given in Table 3. The contract award data is exclusive of ACIWRM part. Table 3: Contract award under Tranche 2 Date of ADB Procurement Item Contract Amount Award Financing VNC Package-1 Civil Works 08-03- INR3,710,961,732.00 73% Main Canal and Distributaries, Earth work 2019 lining, structures PSC-2 Part A 01-01- Program Support Consultants (including INR82,053,568.00 68% WUCS strengthening support, reimbursables 2020 and contingencies) 2.1.3.2 Disbursements The disbursements under Tranche 2 VNC Project January-March 2020 are given in Table 4. Table 4: Details of disbursement under the Tranche-2 S. Reimbursed Amt Agency/ Contractor Work No. (INR) 1 SMEC (India) Pvt Ltd PSC-2 Part A 82,053,568.00 3,710,961,732.00 2 RNS Infrastructure Ltd. VNC Civil Works (Package-1)
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2.1.4 Design Monitoring Framework Indicators The physical progress under Project 1 as per Design and Monitoring Framework (DMF) of KISWRMIP is given in Table 5. Table 5: Status of DMF for Project 2 Item Performance Targets and Indicators with Baselines Outcome Target Status as of 31 Mar 2020 IWRM successfully By 2024: implemented in selected a. River basin plan for the Middle Not due river basins in Karnataka Krishna Basin (K2, K3, K4 sub-basins) endorsed by State IWRM Committee (2019 baseline: n.a.) b. 30 VNC WUCS confirmed receipt of Not due improved water delivery service (2019 baseline: n.a.) c. VNC tertiary irrigation system Not due operated and maintained by the VNC WUCS (2019 baseline: n.a.) 1.State and basin By 2023:
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Item Performance Targets and Indicators with Baselines institutions for IWRM 1a. River basin plan for the Middle Not due strengthened Krishna Basin (K2, K3, K4 sub-basins) developed (2019 baseline: n.a.) 1b. At least 600 WRD staff (of which Not due 200 are women staff) certified in IWRM (2019 baseline: 150 staff are certified under Project 1, of which 40 are women) 1c. State water resources information Not due system expanded to include analysis and reporting modules (2019 baseline: n.a.) 2. VNC irrigation system By 2023: infrastructure and 2a. 12 anicuts, intake structures, and Not due management modernized 442 km of irrigation canals covering 11,150 ha upgraded (2019 baseline: n.a.) 2b. Asset management plan for the Not due main VNC system infrastructure prepared (2019 baseline: n.a.) 2c. 30 WUCS established and trained Not due on operation and maintenance of tertiary irrigation system and improved on-farm water application methods (with 30% women representation in management boards and 40% attendance in training) (2019 baseline: 0) 2d. At least 50% of all WUCS officers Not due and members (with at least 60% men’s participation) reported increased knowledge on the application of gender concepts and principles to water resource management. (2019 baseline: n.a.) 2e. At least 50% of KNNL staff Not due (including 30% women) reported increased knowledge on the application of gender concepts and principles to water resource management. (2019 baseline: n.a.) 3. Program management By 2023: systems operational 3a. Project outputs delivered on time In progress. and within budget (2019 baseline: n.a.) 3b. Project MIS expanded to include In progress. VNC activities with gender indicators (2019 baseline: n.a.)
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Item Performance Targets and Indicators with Baselines 3c. Quarterly progress reports and Draft QPR for Jan-Mar 2020 safeguard monitoring reports delayed due to COVID-19 submitted on time with sex– lockdown. disaggregated data and analysis Safeguard Monitoring Report (2019 baseline: n.a.) for Mar 19-Mar 20 submitted. 3d. TLBC periodic financing request PPR under finalisation in the and associated due diligence office of CE, ICZ Munirabad documents prepared and advance procurement actions initiated (2019 baseline: n.a.) 2.1.5 Agreed Action Points from Aide memoire The agreed action points from the 19-29 November 2019 aide memoire and the status are given in Table 6. Table 6: Agreed Action Points By Activity Due Date Remarks Whom DEA/ Confirmation of aide ACIWRM/ 20-Dec-2019 In process. memoire KNNL Output 1: State and basin institutions strengthened for IWRM Draft Cabinet Note is circulated by Water Resources Department to all Approval and ratification of WRD 31-Dec-19 stakeholder departments and agreed by the state water policy all the departments. Awaiting cabinet approval. Two IWRM trainings were conducted in Complete IWRM trainings November &December 2019. Number of ACIWRM 31-Dec-19 under Tranche 1 WRD engineers trained is 60 out of which 28 are women. Submit ToR and cost ToR submitted on 13 December 2020 estimate for firm to and received comments from ADB. ACIWRM 31-Dec-19 implement TLBC land and Comments are addressed and ToR water management resubmitted to ADB on 17 April 2020. After consultation with stakeholder Cabinet endorsement of department, cabinet note is under Tungabhadra River Basin ACIWRM 30-Mar-2020 preparation. This will be submitted to Plan cabinet by 30 June 2020. Output 2: Irrigation system infrastructure and management modernized Tranche 1 The civil works continued till 31 Submit plans to ADB for December 2019; patchworks continued (i) Decommissioning the into the second quarter of 2020. The campsite and batching contractor has been asked to submit KNNL 16-Dec-19 plant and decommissioning of campsites and (ii) Rehabilitation of the rehabilitation of borrow pits plans. PSC borrow pits VNC has written letters to chief engineer UTP to follow up on these actions.
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By Activity Due Date Remarks Whom Completed; patchworks and a few structures, and closing actions Complete all works continued into the second quarter of activities (Gondi main KNNL 31-Dec-19 2020. The COVID-19 lockdown situation works and WUCS) delayed the works further. Pending works planned after lockdown is lifted. Gondi Asset Management Plan is operational. Capture of the recently Operationalize Gondi Asset KNNL 31-Dec-19 completed civil works and other data Management Plan started in May first week; database being updated. Final version of SMR for October 2019- March 2020 addressing ADB comments Submit SMR for 2019 KNNL 31-Jan-2020 submitted on 2 May 2020; cleared by ADB and uploaded on KNNL and ADB websites. Tranche 2 The CEMP was approved by KNNL ICZ vide their CE letter dated 31 March 2020. The CEMP was included in the VNC SMR as annexure. ADB advised revision of CEMP to incorporate Submit VNC Package 1 mitigation measures in view of COVID- KNNL 6-Dec-19 CEMP to ADB 19 pandemic. Once the mitigation measures are agreed between KNNL, Contractor and PSC, the CEMP will be revised and re-submitted to ADB as a final version, likely during June 2020 (subject to lockdown relaxations). Submit ToR and cost Submitted to PMU (MD KNNL office) estimate for external who asked for a review vide email dated KNNL 13-Dec-2019 environment safeguards 11 May 2020. Re-submitted. monitoring expert to ADB Registers have been introduced at campsite and work sites and are in use, Finalize the GRM register KNNL 31-Dec-2019 and complaints being monitored and reported in QPR. Submit draft VNC Package Estimate and Schedule B under KNNL 6-Jan-2020 2 bid document to ADB preparation by design consultant. SMR of Mar 2019-Mar 2020 submitted; Submit May-Dec 2019 KNNL 31-Jan-2020 approved by ADB. Uploaded on KNNL SMR to ADB and ADB websites. Submit Jan-Jun 2020 SMR KNNL 30-Jul-2020 Not due. to ADB SBWL recommended clearance of the SWLB & NBWL clearance KNNL 30-Sep-2020 VNC proposal to the NBWL vide for working in TOCR proceedings of its 13th meeting held on
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By Activity Due Date Remarks Whom 9 Mar 2020 (Annexure 3). Output 3: Project and management systems operational Submit WAs for $1.3 Reimbursement applied for million to CAAA KNNL 5-Dec-2019 approximately $3.778 million as of April (Tranche 1) 2020. 2 Withdrawal Applications amounting to Submit WAs for $0.5 INR30,141,087 and 2 Withdrawal million to CAAA ACIWRM 5-Dec-2019 applications amounting to (Tranche 1) USD184,902.72 submitted to ADB on 13 December 2019. PSC 2 ToR and cost CSRN published on ADB’s CMS KNNL 15-Dec-2019 estimate to ADB Website on 17 April 2020. Submit negotiated draft PSC 1 contract KNNL 15-Dec-2019 Under preparation. amendment to ADB Contract variation of M/s GUBBI LABS Submission of new for printing of ACIWRM reports and contracts or requests for ACIWRM brochures submitted to ADB on 10 15-Dec-2019 variations to existing KNNL December 2019 and approval is contracts for Tranche 1 obtained from ADB on 12 December 2019. Submit to ADB KNNL’s FYE 2019 APFC to ADB KNNL 31-Dec-2019 Will be submitted in September 2020. (Tranche 1) Submit copy of signed VNC Package contract to KNNL 31-Dec-2019 Submitted. ADB (Package 1) Submit copy of signed Upon loan VNC Package contract to KNNL Schedule B of Package 2 is in progress. Effectiveness ADB Reimbursement for the expenditure Submit WAs for $1.9 Upon loan incurred against mobilisation advance million to CAAA KNNL Effectiveness paid to VNC contractor will be submitted (Tranche 2) upon lifting of lockdown in Karnataka. Submit PCR for Tranche 1 ACIWRM/ Will be submitted in July 2020. Delayed 31-Mar-2020 to ADB KNNL due to lockdown situation. Submit ACIWRM and ACIWRM/ Will be submitted to ADB in September KNNL FYE 2020 APFC 31-Mar-2020 KNNL 2020. (Tranche 1) Submit all final WAs for KNNL/ 30-Apr-2020 Will be submitted in June 2020. Tranche 1 ACIWRM Meet 2020 quarterly ACIWRM/ contract award and Quarterly Action taken as per agreed targets. KNNL disbursement targets.
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2.1.6 Project 2 Deliverables Table 7 gives the status of deliverables by PSC. Table 7: Important deliverables for Project-2 activities # Report Deadline Status 1 Quarterly Within 30 days of the end of each Draft QPR for Jan-Mar 2020 Progress Reports quarter submitted on 2 June 2020. 2 Safeguard Within 30 days of every biannual Submitted the first report for the Monitoring Report duration; period March 2019-March 2020. (SMR) First safeguard monitoring report for Mar Next report due in October 2020. 2019-Mar 2020 submitted. Second report for Apr-Sep 2020 due in October 2020. 2.2 Tranche 2 VNC Modernization project The overall objective of the project is to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel (VNC) irrigation infrastructure in the 11,154 ha of the command area so that a fully functioning irrigation system is in place; empower WUCS to become independent self-sustaining entities capable of fulfilling their responsibilities including irrigation management; equitable distribution of water to farmers; O&M of minor channel system and collection of irrigation water charges, and WUCS capable of interacting and drawing government schemes from agencies such as KNNL/ CADA, Agriculture and Horticulture Department, Rural Development, Women and Child, and other Departments. However, the command area includes Otter Conservation Reserve area (OCR) and Hampi World Heritage Area (HWHA) and these two require clearances from the State and National Boards for Wildlife and Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA). These are time taking. Hence, the modernization work of VNC project has been divided into two packages for speedy execution. Package 1 works include modernization of 15 channels and repair/rehabilitation of 3 anicuts and all the appurtenant structures. This work has been awarded to M/s RNS Infrastructure Ltd through an International bidding process and the work was awarded on 8 March 2019. However, due to the election code in place the work could only commence in May 2019. This part of the work is scheduled for completion by September 2021. The progress of this work is given in the sections following. Package 2 works include modernization of one complete channel (Turtha), repair/rehabilitation of 8 anicuts (Shivapura excluded due to feasibility issues) and the appurtenant structures. The bidding process for this would be commencing only after the clearance is obtained from the National Board for Wild Life (NBWL). The State Board for Wild Life (SBWL) has already given clearance in March 2020 and forwarded to NBWL. The following paragraphs provide a few details about the two packages. 2.2.1 VNC Modernization-Package 1 Specific works in Package 1 include: Repairs to three anicuts and repair/reconstruction of channel headworks; Concrete lining of 196.62 km length along 15 Channels;
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Reconstruction of 957 appurtenant structures like bridges and crossings, drainage inlets, relieving weirs, pipe outlets; Upgradation of channel access roads; Provision of new structures such as cross regulators, cattle ramps, and washing ghats; Modification of current on-line storage tanks, where feasible, to prepare actively managed off-line storage and enhancement of existing off-line tanks; Remodelling of the drainage inflow and relieving weir arrangement to avoid water (and associated sediment) entering the main channels unless required, and CAD works comprising lined Field Irrigation Channels (FICs). The total length of main channels in Package 1 is 196.62 km. with 349 structures to be reconstructed. Out of this, as of this reporting, 7.80 km of channel lining work is done and 32 structures completed. However, work on the three anicuts under Package 1 has not yet been initiated. 2.2.1.1 Physical Progress Major activities completed by the contractor as of reporting period include: Workers campsite cum concrete batching plant at Huligi set up as of 30 April 2019 to facilitate works from the month of May 2019. Desilting of four channels (Raya, Basavanna, Bella and Kalaghatta) started from first week of December 2019. Modernization of main and distributary channels and construction of appurtenant structures started during second week of December 2019. Lining work initiated on five channels (Raya, Basavanna, Bella, Kalaghatta and Anegundi) in January 2020. Channel-wise physical and financial progress of lining and structures is presented in Tables 8 to 11, separately for RBC and LBC. Figures 4 to 11 show the progress graphically, separately for RBC and LBC for those channels where work has begun. Channels where work has not begun are not included in the table or graph. As of July 2019, not much progress took place; only 200 m of lining work was completed on Anegundi channel. Subsequently, monsoon has set in and work was stopped. Post monsoon, work on Basavanna, Raya, Bella and Kalaghatta channels started from 1 December 2019 and executed till 31 January 2020. In Basavanna channel, work continued till 15 February 2020. After this, the entire work stopped due to water release in the canals. The break continued due to lockdown imposed from March 25 2020. Subsequently, the contractor resumed preparatory works from May 3 when the lockdown restrictions were relaxed and irrigation works permitted. As per the original schedule, the modernization work was expected to take place during the only channel closure period November-December each year. However, farmers of certain channels have agreed for: (a) partial closure, and (b) on and off system to facilitate civil works during the other months (Annexure 2).
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Table 8: Physical progress of RBC works as of 31 March 2020 for VNC Package 1 S. Name of Lining (km) Achieved Structures (nos.) Achieved No. Channel Estimate Achieved (%) Estimate Achieved (%) RBC 1 Raya 27.74 1.46 5.20 100 5 5.00 2 Basavanna 16.50 2.65 16.00 71 15 21.13 3 Bella 5.50 1.78 32.30 52 21 40.38 4 Kalaghatta 7.02 1.27 18.12 49 9 18.37 5 Ramasagara 15.50 - - 57 - - 6 Kampli 23.55 - - 124 - - 7 Belagodahal 11.22 - - 82 - - 8 Deshanur 9.03 - - 30 - - 9 Siruguppa 10.85 - - 16 - - Total 126.91 7.15 5.60 581 50 8.61
Physical Progress: RBC Lining
Lining (km) Lining (km) Achieved
32.3
27.74
23.55
18.1
16.50
16.0
15.50
11.22
10.85
9.03
7.02
5.50
5.2
2.65
1.78
1.46 1.27
Figure 4: Physical progress of RBC Lining
Physical Progress: RBC Structures
Structures (nos.) Structures (nos.) Achieved
124
100
82
71
57
52
49
40.38
30
21.13
21
18.37
16
15
9
5.00 5
Figure 5: Physical progress of RBC Structures
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Table 9: Physical progress of LBC works as of 31 March 2020 for VNC Package 1 S. Name of Lining (km) Achieved Structures (nos.) Achieved No. Channel Estimate Achieved (%) Estimate Achieved (%) LBC 1 Huligi 10.69 - - 77 - - 2 Shivapura 6.54 - - 43 - - 3 Anegundi 19.44 0.484 2.50 122 4 3.28 Upper - - - - 4 Gangavathi 9.00 66 Lower - - - - 5 Gangavathi 9.54 45 6 Bichal 14.50 - - 23 - - Total 69.71 0.484 0.70 376 4 1.06
Physical Progress: LBC Lining
Lining (km) Lining (km) Achieved
19.44
14.50
10.69
9.54
9.00
6.54
2.5 0.484
Figure 6: Physical progress of LBC Lining
Physical Progress: LBC Structures
Structures (nos.) Structures (nos.) Achieved
122
77
66
45
43
23
4 3.28
Figure 7: Physical progress of LBC Structures
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Bella Channel-before lining Bella channel-after lining
Raya channel at Ch 1.500km Kalaghatta channel at Ch 0.650km
Basavanna channel at Ch 0.800 km-before lining Basavanna channel at Ch 0.800 km-after lining
Basavanna channel at Ch 0.600km-before Basavanna channel at Ch 0.600km-after
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During the reporting period, the work progress on five channels, namely, Anegundi, Raya, Basavanna, Bella and Kalaghatta ranged between 3 to 30% while the progress on structures ranged from 5 to 19%. A total of 14,457cum of silt was excavated from these five channels which were collected by the farmers and spread in their farmlands1. The Safeguard Monitoring Report of VNC for Mar 2019-Mar 2020 describes all the safeguard aspects in detail. 2.2.1.2 Financial Progress Table 10: Financial Progress of RBC works as of 31 March 2020 for Package 1 S. Lining (Crores) Achieved Structures (Crores) Achieved Canal name No. Estimated Achieved (%) Estimated Achieved % RBC 1 Raya 52.94 4.82 9.10 3.96 0.81 20.33 2 Basavanna 22.1 5.24 23.71 4.65 0.68 14.62 3 Bella 11.33 3.07 27.09 4.23 1.12 26.48 4 Kalaghatta 12.45 2.44 19.57 3.21 0.32 10.03 5 Ramsagara 30.17 - - - - - 6 Kampli 29.92 - - - - - 7 Belagodhal 12.97 - - - - - 8 Deshanur 15.66 - - - - - 9 Siruguppa 16.04 - - - - - Total 203.58 15.56 7.64 16.05 2.93 18.24
Physical Progress: RBC Lining
Lining (Crores) Lining (Crores) Achieved
52.94
30.17
29.92
27.09
23.71
22.10
19.57
16.04
15.66
12.97
12.45
11.33
9.10
5.24
4.82
3.07 2.44
Figure 8: Financial progress of RBC Lining
1More details on environmental aspects are covered in the Safeguard Monitoring Report Mar 2019-Mar 2020.
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Physical Progress: RBC Structures
Structures (Crores) Structures (Crores) Achieved
26.48
20.33
14.62
10.03
4.65
4.23
3.96
3.21
1.12
0.81
0.68 0.32
Figure 9: Financial progress of RBC Structures Table 11: Financial progress of LBC works as of 31 March 2020 for VNC Package 1 S. Name of Lining (INR crores) Achieved Structures (INR crores) Achieved No. Channel Estimate Achieved (%) Estimate Achieved (%) LBC 1 Huligi 14.28 - - 3.96 - - 2 Shivapura 10.46 - - - - - 3 Anegundi 38.91 0.99 2.54 - - - Upper - - - - - 4 Gangavathi 32.81 Lower - - - - 5 Gangavathi 30.99 4.83 6 Bichal 17.56 - - - - Total 145.01 0.99 2.54 8.79
Financial Progress of LBC: Lining
Lining (Crores) Lining (Crores) Achieved
38.91 38.91
32.81 32.81
30.99 30.99
17.56 17.56
14.28 14.28
10.46 10.46
2.54
0.99 0.99
Hulugi Shivapura Anegundi Upper Lower Bichal Gangavathi Gangavathi
Figure 10: Financial progress of LBC Lining
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Financial Progress of LBC: Structures
Structures (Crores) Structures (Crores) Achieved
4.83 4.83
3.96 3.96
Hulugi Shivapura Anegundi Upper Lower Bichal Gangavathi Gangavathi
Figure 11: Financial progress of LBC Structures 2.2.1.3 S Curves
S Curves shown in Figures 12 and 13 depict the status as of 15 June 2020. The S curves are drawn for the entire program duration versus for the period December 2019 to September 2021. It may be noted that although the civil works contract was awarded in March 2019, negligible progress took place till December 2019.
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VNC : Physical Program and Progress (December 2019 - September 2021) as of 15 June 2020 120
100 100 97
84 84 84 84 84 81 79 76 80 74 71 69 67 64 62 59 57 60 54 52 49 47 Program 45 43 Progress
40 Percentage in Progress in Percentage 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 25 22 20 17 20 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 0 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 0 2 4 5 6 Dec0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 2019 2020 2021 Construction Period (month)
Figure 12: S Curve: Physical Progress Source: KNNL Munirabad
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VNC : Financial Program and Progress ( Dec 2019 - Sep 2021) as of 15 June 2020 120
100 97 100 94 94 94 94 94 90 87
84 81 78 80 76 73 70 66 63 60 Program 57 60 54 51 Progress 48 44 42 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 40 35 31 Financial Value (INR, million) (INR, FinancialValue 27 24 21 18 20 14 11 8 5 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 1 1 3 4 5 Dec Jan2 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 2019 2020 2021 Construction Period (month)
Figure 13: S Curve: Financial Progress Source: KNNL Munirabad
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2.2.2 VNC Modernization Package 2 As explained in VNC irrigation system, Package 2 comprises of modernization of 8 anicuts and 3 channels which fall within the OCR area and Hampi World Heritage area. The bidding process for this has not yet started as the project is to get clearance from National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). The State Board for Wild Life (SBWL) has already cleared the project in its meeting of March 2020 and sent to the National Board for Wildlife. In the meanwhile, KNNL has asked the design consultant to revisit the schedule B and estimates to incorporate re-construction of damaged structures such as the aqueducts after field verification. The design consultant has completed field verification and is in the process of preparing estimates as of reporting. Once the estimates and Schedule B are available the bid documents will be prepared by PSC. Meanwhile, PSC has prepared and shared with KNNL a draft bid document following ADB procurement and policy guidelines amended from time to time. Four of the channels undergoing rehabilitation under the Modernization of VNC project are partially flowing through the Hampi WHA while one is located completely in the WHA. The length of the channels located in the three zones is provided in the Table 12. Table 12: Details of Channels located in the Hampi WHA Core Zone Buffer Zone Peripheral Zone Total Name of Channel (in km) (in km) (in km) (in km) Anegundi 8.95 3.43 0.63 13.01 Raya 1.23 8.70 5.59 15.52 Basavanna 0 0 8.44 8.44 Kalaghatta 0.55 0.44 2.70 3.69 Turtha 8.57 1.47 6.97 17.01 Total length (km) 19.30 14.04 24.33 57.67
Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA) has already given clearance for modernization (rehabilitation) works along with guidelines to be followed in their letter of 6 June 2018. The works within the Hampi World Heritage Area (WHA) have to be carried out as per the guidelines issued by the HWHAMA and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). As many as 12 protected monuments are located along the lengths of the three channels. These include two monuments along Anegundi Channel, one along Raya Channel and nine along Turtha Channel. This implies ensuring protection and complying to the requirements of the ASI and HWHAMA guidelines/conditions as mentioned below: 1. No damage will be caused to the sculptures/inscriptions located immediately on either side of the channel; 2. Any new evidences of architecture/sculptures while clearing the embankment for repairs found should be reported to the local officers of Archaeological Survey of India stationed at Kamalapura; 3. The already existing Vijayanagara period pitching to be restored as per the original and reset to the required alignment in lime mortar and concrete; 4. The flooring of the channel found not interfering with the work should be retained as such, documented and supported to the local office;
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5. Fresh veneering of the exposed embankment should be carried out on the lines of the Vijayanagara period pitching in lime mortar for arresting the seepage of the channel; 6. The usage of cement concrete flooring may be allowed with a rider that the flooring of the Vijayanagara times are not disturbed, and 7. The entire work in these channels running through the core zone should be carried out in presence of local officers and under their guidance. In addition, a portion of the VNC, 34 km length, between Hole Mudlapura Bridge in Koppal Taluk, Koppal District and the bridge at Kampli Kote in Kampli taluk in Bellary District is designated as the Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve (OCR) by the Government of Karnataka. The OCR boundary comprises the river bed, islands inside, and area upto the high-flood level on both sides of the Tungabhadra river bank stretching along the entire 34km length. The purpose of notifiying the area as an OCR is to protect, propogate and develop wildlife therein including breeding habits of Otters, Crocodile and Turtles and the environment. Nine of the anicuts are located in the OCR as given in Table 13. However, 8 of these (excluding Shivapura anicut) will be modernized as part of the VNC. Another notified area in the VNC System is Daroji Bear Sanctuary which is far away from the Anegundi, Basavanna, Raya, Bella and Kalaghatta channels. However, the sanctuary boundary to Turtha and Ramasagara Channels is less than 1 km. And the initial 2.3 km of the Ramasagara Channel, and the last 2.5 km of Turtha Channel are passing through the proposed Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the Daroji Sanctuary. However, the authorities at Daroji sanctuary cleared the project after a visit as the project is only modernizing an existing canal system. However, they requested KNNL to provide water facility for the sloth bears. Table 13: Details of Anicuts in the notified Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve Name of corresponding GPS Coordinates of the S. No. Name of the Channel Anicut Anicut Kamalapura sub-division (Right Bank) 15°17'15.90"N 1 Bella Hosur Anicut 76°20'54.90"E 15°19'53.94"N 2 Turtha Turtha Anicut 76°26'3.84"E 15°22'4.30"N 3 Ramasagara Ramasagara Anicut 76°31'31.64"E 15°23'5.46"N 4 Kampli Kampli Anicut 76°32'55.58"E Oddarahatti sub-division (Left Bank) 15°20'46.87"N 5 Anegundi Sanapura Anicut 76°26'1.55"E 15°20'5.10"N 6 Shivapura Shivapura Anicut 76°21'39.23"E 15°17'30.32"N 7 Huligi Huligi Anicut 76°20'17.69"E 15°22'38.34"N 8 Upper Gangavathi Upper Gangavathi Anicut 76°31'50.50"E 15°23'23.70"N 9 Lower Gangavathi Lower Gangavathi Anicut 76°32'52.13"E
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In view of the fact that the project being in the Biodiversity sensitive zone and part of the system being in UNESCO designated heritage area, the project is categorized as Category A according to ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009. This necessitated a detailed Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) which was carried out for VNC project. The RBA and the EIA reports are available on the websites of KNNL and ADB. In the EIA, the expected impacts of the project on all relevant environmental components were identified. To meet the requirements of ADB safeguard policy, a detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This EMP was also bifurcated to meet the requirements of Package 1 and Package 2. The estimated cost of carrying out the EMP activities has also been incorporated in the bid document of package 1 which is currently being executed. 2.3 Safeguard Monitoring Although the civil works of VNC started in May 2019, the Project Support Consultant (PSC) was not in place. The safeguards monitoring is a loan covenant and need to be reviewed regularly and reported to ADB bi-annually. As the Tranche 2 PSC has to be appointed through a tendering process, ADB advised KNNL to extend Tranche 1 PSC services to Tranche 2 VNC for 12 months. Hence, the Tranche 1 PSC has been given a one-year extension starting 1 January 2020 through 31 December 2020 as Tranche 2 PSC Part A. As advised by ADB and KNNL, Tranche 1 PSC has been visiting the VNC project activities voluntarily at regular intervals during 2019 and interacting with the contractor (RNSIL) to help them understand the safeguards monitoring aspects. Following are some key aspects discussed and agreed with the contractor’s team: Baseline data collection during and after construction phase; Water sprinkling measures to check dust generation at the campsite; Facilities provided at campsite including a centralised kitchen, mess, dormitory of workers/drivers and toilets; Sanitation facilities for the labour; Occupational health and safety awareness measures; Regular health check-ups, camps and awareness sessions to all labour on site; Ensure material suppliers approved by Karnataka State pollution control board, and Precautions to be taken at archaeological sites. To effectively monitor the safeguards, PSC provided a check list for implementation of EMP to the contractor. The PSC also shared their Gondi experiences and formed a WhatsApp group involving the KNNL and CADA engineers, contractor’s key staff, and key WUCS representatives. This helps to serve as a platform to quickly share information between various stakeholders as also grievances and find quick redressals during the execution phase of the project. A detailed safeguard monitoring report has been prepared and submitted by PSC for the duration Mar 2019-Mar 2020 and submitted to ADB. Comments/feedback awaited.
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Water sprinkling measures to check dust Sanitation facilities for the labour at Anegundi generation at the campsite labour camp
Labour camp visit by KNNL and PSC team on 24 & 25 Oct 2019
Huligi PHC staff gave training to RNSIL staff and labour about health and safety awareness measures on 11 Mar 2020 2.3.1 Evaluation of Contractor’s EMP implementation The construction agreement signed by the contractor with KNNL included preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by the contractor as per guidelines provided in the bidding documents. Accordingly, the contractor submitted a Contractor’s EMP (CEMP) to KNNL on 6 July 2019. After PSC has started interacting voluntarily, on the request of KNNL Munirabad, the contractor shared a copy of the CEMP. PSC examined the CEMP and noted that actual mitigation actions and other details as listed out in the EIA were missing.
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The PSC had to handhold the contractor’s representatives through a series of meetings and interactions during the February and March 2020 explaining each and every aspect of the CEMP that needed to be adhered to. PSC, inter alia, advised the following: The contractor should re-submit a modified CEMP as explained to reflect the likely environmental issues and mitigation actions following the EIA; The contractor should record and provide baseline noise measurements at the construction sites; The contractor should record and provide information on the baseline status of the site identified for quarries and borrow pits; The contractor should record and provide information on the baseline tree survey and trees identified to be cut at the construction sites, adhering to prevailing guidelines of the forest department; The contractor should provide information on approvals obtained for locating the labour campsite, establishing the Ready-Mix-Concrete batching plant, utilising the village roads for truck travel and for disposal of excavated silt on willing farmers lands. Subsequently, the contractor submitted the revised CEMP on 26 February 2020 to KNNL along with action plans. This CEMP was approved by the chief engineer ICZ on 31 March 2020 and submitted to ADB. In view of the lockdown imposed by the Government of India in response to outbreak of coronavirus with effect from 24 March 2020, ADB asked for revision of the CEMP to incorporate the risk assessment and mitigation measures by the contractor due to coronavirus. PSC provided an initial response in the form of a to the risk assessment by PSC in consultation with the contractor. However, final response will be given after relaxation in the lockdown restrictions to allow office re-opening, likely in May later half. The CEMP also has to be revised to include this aspect, and reviewed and approved by chief engineer after which it will be submitted to ADB. 2.3.2 Trainings on Safeguard Monitoring Table 14 gives details of the visits, meetings and trainings (including by ADB consultant) carried out as of March 2020. Since this is the first QPR for VNC, all the trainings since the beginning of project execution in May 2019 are included. Table 14: Trainings, meetings and site visits on Safeguard Monitoring as of Mar 2020 S. Date Training/Activity/Visit Attended by Remarks No. Trainings organised 1 20-21 Aug Training on Environment Jomcy Mathew (ADB Two-day training on 2019 and Social safeguards. consultant), KNNL& Safeguards Monitoring in CADA engineers, PSC ADB projects. 46 persons team, contractor’s team, attended. and WUCS members at Hotel Mallige, Hospet. 2 28 Aug Presentation and KNNL&CADA One-day training on 2019 discussion on engineers, contractor’s Environment and Social Environment and Social team, PSC team at TB safeguards conducted; 35 safeguards in ADB CADA seminar Hall, men and 5 women, total
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S. Date Training/Activity/Visit Attended by Remarks No. projects with reference Munirabad. 40 persons participated. to what is done in Tranche 1 Gondi modernization project. Site visit to Contractor labour camps, concrete batching plants and construction sites 3 2-3 Aug Contractor’s (RNSIL) Environment Specialist Visited VNC Package 1 2019 Camp visit by SMEC of PSC and team at contractor’s camp and Environment Specialist Huligi and Anegundi discussed about vehicle and team. campsites. details, campsite permits and facilities, etc. 4 24-25 Oct Meeting with CE, ICZ KNNL engineers, staff of Discussion about 2019 followed by contractor’s the contractor and PSC contractor’s EMP (CEMP) camp visit. team. and site visit to assess implementation of safeguards monitoring practices by the contractor. 34 persons attended the meeting. 5 21-22 Nov CE, ICZ office at ADB Mission team, Site visit of Tranche 2 2019 Munirabad and Site visit KNNL team, PSC team, consultation Mission of to Huligi campsite, contractor’s team. ADB.20 persons attended Anegundi and Turtha the meeting. channel sites. PSC team interaction with KNNL and contractor’s team 6 16 Jul Meeting with CE, ICZ Mr. Jomcy Mathew Discussion about 2019 followed by a field visit. (ADB consultant), KNNL Safeguard Monitoring officials, PSC team at training to KNNL, CADA CE, ICZ office, engineers and contractor’s Munirabad followed by a representatives. field visit to Huligi and 32 persons attended the Anegundi anicut sites. meeting. 7 19-20 Dec Safeguards Monitoring Environment Specialist Discussion with 2019 Report and review of of PSC and team with contractor’s team about CEMP. contractor’s team. data for Safeguard monitoring report and CEMP. 8 18 Feb Meeting with Executive PSC Team along with Discussion on CEMP, 2020 Engineer, Irrigation contractor’s team SMR, mitigation measures Central Zone, to prevent sewage waste Munirabad mixing with channel water in urban areas, inlet to be constructed in Basavanna Channel to allow seepage water into Raya channel, Anegundi channel section alternative to gorge and Contractor to submit a plan for all works in progress and future channels
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2.3.3 Grievance Redressal Mechanism The Grievance Redressal Mechanism to be adopted for the Tranche 2 VNC has been described in the Environmental Assessment Review Framework (EARF). Essentially, there are three options: Option 1 provides for four stages of grievance redressal beginning from contractor level till chief engineer level (PIP). Options 2 and 3 are through accessing country’s legal system and ADB Accountability System. The PSC is currently assisting the chief engineer and the contractor in setting up the grievance redressal committees (GRC) as per GRM. Further, based on the successful experience of Tranche 1 Gondi project, a WhatsApp group has been formed with multiple objectives: (i) to disseminate information about various activities under Gondi modernization; (ii) sharing information/progress about main civil works, WUCS activities and CAD works; (iii) communication exchange about meetings of KNNL, WUCS etc.; (iv) recording of grievances. The PIO has agreed for use of WhatsApp group for recording and redressal of grievances. Complaints received and addressed so far During the reporting period, three complaints have been received and addressed as detailed below:
During an inspection to the Anegundi anicut in the month of July 2019, the president of Anegundi WUCS complained orally to Executive Engineer TR Division about reduction in the canal section compared to the previous state. Subsequently, PSC and KNNL members visited the WUCS and at the site explained that the canal section has been designed taking into consideration several factors such as the water demand at different levels of the canal system, water flow and time duration of the flow. After some debate, the president got convinced, and this issue no more remains. Another complaint was made by Anegundi president and some farmers regarding the canal dimensions. They contended that the canal design cannot accommodate excess flow from the adjacent rocky hills into the canals. It was explained that escape structures are provided in the designs downstream of this area to take care of excess flow from the rocky hills. The farmers were convinced. Prior to lining, excess water from adjacent farmlands used to enter Raya channel. After completion of lining work, this excess water from farmlands is getting stagnated within the farmlands. Farmers have complained orally about his. The Executive Engineer has instructed the contractor to provide inlets at suitable points in consultation with the farmers. These complaints have been entered into the GRM registers kept at the campsite. 2.3.4 Precautions on spread of COVID-19 In view of the continuing restrictions due to Coronavirus as of submission of this report (May 2020), PSC has begun implementing preventive and mitigation measures both for its staff and experts, and the farmers during interaction. During lockdown 4.0, work related to irrigation projects has been permitted; PSC has started functioning from office from 18 May
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2020. The various preventive measures adopted include limiting the number of trainees between 15-20, distance seating, sanitization, and screening of trainees at the entry to the meeting place. These measures are implemented in all the PSC and SST offices. For this purpose, sanitizer and digital non-contact infra-red thermometers have been purchased. PSC is under strict instructions from SMEC head office to adopt guidelines to prevent COVID-19 spread. Brochures, posters and guidelines are available. Updated tips and guidance are provided from time to time. PSC has started spending half-an-hour before start of each training program explaining and emphasizing on precautions to be taken to control spread of virus. 2.4 WUCS formation and strengthening activity The objective of the capacity building strategy is to ensure that the stakeholders are well equipped with required knowledge, skills and positive attitude to discharge their roles and responsibilities in the attainment of project objectives. The component cuts across all thematic areas. The VNC WUCS Strengthening activity has been initiated since 1 February 2020 after PSC has re-located and opened its offices in Hospet. The comprehensive capacity building component comprises the following five key areas: (a) Institutional strengthening of WUCS: This aspect also includes achieving at least 30% women participation in all activities such as WUCS meetings, WUCS board membership and in project level federation to be formed. (b) Enhancing skills of WUCS in planning and execution of CAD works, and participatory irrigation management; role of women will be enhanced both in decision making as well as in execution. (c) Enhancing knowledge and awareness in execution and management of modernization activities. WUCS adopt environment and social safeguards in the modernization works. (d) Farmers adopting sustainable agricultural practices and income generation activities to contribute towards water use efficiency and increase of agrarian incomes. (e) Promoting/strengthening the Federation of WUCS at Gondi Irrigation System level so that WUCS and Federation together continue to take care of sustainable operation and management of canals handed over to them. To begin with, PSC team members visited several villages and made contacts with the local leaders and farmers, both male and female. They have also conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) and gram sabhas to explain the project (Table 15). Villages for field visits were selected based upon whether the civil works have started or are scheduled to start shortly. These include Chikkajantakal, Anegundi, Venkatapura, Muddapura, Kampli, Ramasagara, Huligi, Nagenahalli, Kaddiramapura, Nimbapura, Hampi, Chittawadgi, Amaravati, Shivapura, Hosur, Narsapura. The team members have explained about the project, its objectives and goals, roles and responsibilities of WUCS, safeguard monitoring aspects including GRM, irrigation water management, management transfer of canals etc. to groups of people. All the farmers and leaders who have been contacted have shown keen interest in participating in the project; their only concern related to implementation in a time- bound manner. They wanted to get involved in overseeing the construction activity to contribute to quality and timeliness, and to support the contractor in solving problems that may arise. Several villages are also keen to form and register WUCS. It was realised that
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most of the WUCS do not have proper records including maps of their command area. The team is trying to collect these maps from the department with the help of the concerned divisional engineers. The sub-divisions do not seem to have these maps in order; some of them are in brittle condition and hence unusable. PSC has approached the divisional office which has promised to explore. Once these maps are available, the process of gazette notification and registration of WUCS will be initiated. Table 16 indicates villages that are actively progressing towards formation of WUCS. In addition, the PSC also planned regular capacity building activities/trainings for existing WUCS and key leaders and women from active SHGs etc., during the reporting period. Table 17 gives details of training programmes conducted during January to March 2020. Table 15: Village level FGDs/ gram sabhas as of 31 March 2020 S. Date of Participants Channel Village No. meeting Male Female Total 1 15 Feb 2020 Basavanna Nagenahalli 5 10 15 2 15 Feb 2020 Anegundi Anegundi 1 15 16 3 16 Feb 2020 Turtha Prakash Nagar 5 0 5 Lower 4 18 Feb 2020 Ayodhya 8 0 8 Gangavathi 5 20 Feb 2020 Basavanna Nagenahalli 8 0 8 6 24 Feb 2020 Belagodhal Belagodhal 25 0 25 7 24 Feb 2020 Kampli Kampli 30 0 30 8 24 Feb 2020 Kampli Sanapura 19 0 19 Lower 9 26 Feb 2020 Chikkajantakal 12 0 12 Gangavathi 10 28 Feb 2020 Anegundi Sangapura 27 0 27 11 5 Mar 2020 Turtha Prakash Nagar 9 4 13 12 7 Mar 2020 Raya Kondanayakanhalli 50 9 59 13 11 Mar 2020 Basavanna Anathashayanagudi 24 0 24 Total 223 38 261
Table 16: List of WUCS ready for registration S. No. WUCS Channel Action initiated
1 Bichal Bichal Letter submitted to AEE, Gilegesuru
2 Deshanur Deshanur Letter submitted to AEE, Siruguppa
3 Belagodhal Belagodhal Letter submitted to AEE, Kamalapura
4 Ramasagara Ramsagara Letter submitted to AEE, Kamalapura
5 Nagenahalli Basavanna Letter submitted to AEE, Kamalapura
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Table 17: WUCS Strengthening and Capacity Building: Progress as of 31 March 2020 Trainings/ events Trainings/ events Participants Module Item / Module target for No. achieved during Jan-Dec 2020 Jan-Mar 2020 Male Female Total 1.0 Trainings on Institutional Strengthening of WUCS Village/WUCS level orientation/social mobilization programs for: (a) Project awareness; 1.1 60 5 309 73 382 (b) Women’s participation; (c) Federative approach of Institution Strengthening, etc. Administration, Byelaws, Roles and 1.2 10 1 26 0 26 Responsibilities of WUCS Accounting principles, accounts & Book keeping, 1.3 10 GST etc. Dovetailing with Govt. Schemes (Depts. of Agriculture and Horticulture, KVK, Women and 1.4 Child Welfare, Social Justice, Health, Ayush, 10 etc.) with women in socially inclusive livelihood activities 2.0 Thematic Trainings Orientation on Construction Management of 2.1 10 Canals for WUCS Awareness on Social Safeguards during 2.2 10 construction and monitoring role of WUCS Gender Mainstreaming (GESI approaches, Gender Action Plan, WUCS gender orientation, leadership development, women's equal rights 2.3a 15 and participation in water management, women participation in Federation, Trainings on empowerment for women office-bearers) GESI approaches in Agriculture, Irrigation and 2.3b water resources management for Dept 3 engineers, officers and staff 2.4 Participatory irrigation management and IWRM 6
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Trainings/ events Trainings/ events Participants Module Item / Module target for No. achieved during Jan-Dec 2020 Jan-Mar 2020 Male Female Total Irrigation Water Management for WUCS and 2.5 6 farmers Environmental Management aspects of 2.6 6 modernization Sensitization on social Safeguards in 2.7 2 construction in Heritage area Sensitization on safeguards in construction in 2.8 4 Otter conservation area 2.9 Convergence with Swachh Bharat etc. 4 3.0 Promoting WUCS Federation(s) Orientation on Role and Importance of 3.1 4 Federation-Awareness to WUCS members Training on Federation Bye Laws, Conflict 3.2 Resolution, Irrigation Water Management, Asset 4 Management etc. for board members 4.0 Exposure Visits a) Exposure visits to successful Irrigation and water related projects, Organic Farming, 4.1a 10 1 0 6 6 Sustainable Agriculture practices, Marketing linkages within Karnataka b) Exposure visits to successful WUCS, water 4.1b management projects, sustainable agriculture 2 and marketing models outside Karnataka Grand Total 176 7 335 79 414
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As can be seen from Table 17, 7 capacity building programs (6 trainings and 1 exposure visit) have been conducted during the reporting period. A total of 414 members comprising 335 male (81%) and 79 female (19%) members participated. The topics covered in the trainings included: (i) village/WUCS level orientation programs on (a) project awareness, (b) women’s participation and (c) federative approach of WUCS strengthening; (ii) Project orientation to the Presidents and Secretaries of existing WUCS and strengthening aspects by reviewing on the functioning status and preparing action plan for strengthening; (iii) Exposure visit to women farmers from Chikkajanthakal WUCS to the command area of Tranche 1 Gondi project in Bhadravathi taluk. Of the 5 trainings held under Module 1.1, one training was held at Hosa Ayodhya where WUCS was pre-existing. Therefore, decision was taken on the strengthening of WUCS by following activities; a) holding annual general body meeting, b) renewing the registration status, c) collecting membership and farmers’ contribution from remaining farmers, d) applying to TB CADA for one-time grant, e) collection of water tax, f) participating in VNC modernization works, etc. and the same activities were discussed and decided to follow by all existing 10 WUCS during training held under Module 1.2. Four of the trainings held under Module 1.1 were in the villages where WUCS is not yet formed. A decision was taken to form the WUCS through institutional processes. Two videos of the Tranche 1 Gondi project were screened to the farmers in all the trainings to showcase on the modernization of canal irrigation system and participatory irrigation management processes. Alongside, PSC has also conducted separate interactions with women in groups in the above-mentioned villages. In addition to providing orientation about the project, the team explained the need for their taking roles and responsibilities in WUCS, their role in agricultural activities and non-land based economic activities, and to come to the forefront. There were several women from poor families, SC/ST and economically backward sections. For these women, the team specifically discussed about activities that would enhance their family income. It was noted that the response and enthusiasm in all the villages has been quite good. Looking at this, PSC has taken a select group of five women members on exposure visits to Gondi project to see SRI paddy, preparation of various organic manures and pesticides, preparation of organic food items etc., and Nittur, Davanagere district to see organic farming practices, organic food items preparation by women groups, farmers efforts at protection of traditional paddy. They also interacted with the Gondi Federation, and women sub-committees and learnt about their various activities such as tailoring enterprise, dairy, honey bee-keeping, solar roti making machine enterprise, vermicomposting, waste decomposer, etc. After returning from the visit, all the women have shown keenness to start some of these activities. This could not be done as lockdown was imposed nationwide due to COVID-19 situation. Meetings with KNNL and CADA As part of preparing the KNNL engineers, PSC conducted several interactions and meetings with the divisional engineers giving them orientation on the project; in particular, formation of WUCS was discussed which is a critical activity to be completed in time. These include two meetings with AEE Kamalapura sub-division on 17 and 25 February 2020. The AEE was requested to expedite the process of preparation of PO/DPO-wise command area (atchkat) maps, lists of farmers served by each PO/DPO etc. required to be submitted to CADA for
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initiating the process of formation of a new WUCS. Another meeting was held on 18 March 2020 wherein engineers from other sub-divisions were invited to Kamalapura sub-division office. Team Leader PSC gave orientation to all the engineers on the various compliances, quality adherence and timely progress. The approach, experience and learnings of Tranche 1 project were also shared. The engineers, among other things, promised to speed up the formation of WUCS in their jurisdiction. During the reporting period, PSC visited CADA twice and met the Land Development Officer and others. Again, PSC along with the Executive Engineer, TR Division 1 met the TB CADA administrator on 11 March 2020 and shared with him the activities taken up and completed in Tranche 1 Gondi project, and also how TB CADA could help in the formation of WUCS and VNC project activities. The administrator promised to extend all possible help and introduced the DLO and EE to the PSC team. 2.4.1 Baseline Assessment of WUCS Baseline Assessment is used as a means to monitor change in the performance of WUCS against selected 29 key parameters. This would help compare the change from time to time with respect to the first baseline. Based on the secondary data PSC identification of already formed WUCS in 2001-2002, located the key leaders in the village, office bearers of WUCS, verified the records wherever available. So far identified 11 WUCS out of which 10 WUCS come under left and one under right bank canals. However, only 3 WUCS have been active all these years and two of them are also maintaining most of the records. The details are given in Table 18. Baseline for the remaining WUCS shall be conducted once COVID-19 lockdown is lifted. Annexure 1 describes the findings of the 1st baseline assessment. Table 18: Status of WUCS formed during 2001-2002
S. No. Location Name of canal Name of the WUCS Status Reasonably active; baseline 1 Left Bank Anegundi Vijayanagara completed. 2 Left Bank Anegundi Sangapura WUCS board elections due Reasonably active; baseline 3 Left Bank Shivapura Shivapura completed. Elections due; baseline 4 Left Bank Shivapura Bandiharlapura completed. 5 Left Bank Huligi Kampasagara Elections due 6 Left Bank Huligi Huligi Elections due 7 Left Bank Upper Gangavathi Hirejantkal Elections due 8 Left Bank Upper Gangavathi Hosahalli Elections due 9 Left Bank Lower Gangavathi Danapura 2 Elections due 10 Left Bank Lower Gangavathi Chikkajantkal Elections due 11 Right Bank Siruguppa Siruguppa Reasonably active
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2.5 Sustainable Agriculture Activity Activities under sustainable agriculture planned for the last fortnight of March 2020 could not be done due to COVID-19 lock down imposed suddenly. During the lockdown period, PSC kept constant touch with the farmers-both men and women-discussing and sharing with them the activities that can be taken up upon easing of lockdown restrictions. As soon as the lockdown restrictions were relaxed from phase 4.0 (18 May 2020 onwards), PSC team has begun planning with some WUCS on: (a) promotion of organic farming- concepts and practices, organic growth promoters and pesticides by providing support; (b) promotion of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation of paddy; and (c) promoting supplementary income generating activities based on successful Gondi experience. Efforts are being made to: (i) identify farmers for SRI paddy demonstration in the ensuing kharif season; (ii) identify farmers interested in organic farming practices such as vermicomposting, jeevamrutha, puchi marandu and waste decomposer.; (iii) identify government schemes such as the dairy development and training on tailoring and linking them with the needy (economically poor). PSC has also interacted with the resource agencies such as the Agriculture University in Raichur, KVK Gangavathi. Alongside, trainings on these thematic aspects as well as institutional strengthening have been planned and implemented from May fourth week onwards.
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2.6 Social Management Framework and Gender Action Plan The Program (KISWRMIP) lays emphasis on adopting pro-poor and gender inclusive mechanism within the overall program design. The poverty reduction and social strategy under the program is aligned with ADB’s Poverty and Social Analysis Strategy (2012)2 and GoI current policy on promoting inclusive growth and achieving poverty reduction through integrated water resources management and community participation. Several poverty reduction programmes have been launched by the national/state governments for the rural poor comprising small and marginal farmers, landless labourers and rural artisans. The Program also aims at providing equitable access to water for farmers and rural households for both agricultural and domestic purposes in particular to tail-end, marginal, small and landless farmers, and vulnerable women. 2.6.1 Gender Strategy-Action Plan and implementation The gender strategy under this program aims at mainstreaming gender relations in the context of irrigation management. Put differently, women should have a key role in the grassroots resource management, governance and leadership. This should be reflected in achieving the planned presence of 30 percent of women in the WUCS executive board by the year 2024 as per the Design and Monitoring Framework (see section 2.1.4). Alongside, the program also plans to empower women with knowledge on crop diversification and crop management, on‐farm water management, O&M, systems management and control. The following are some of the key features specified in the Gender Action Plan of the Program: Providing women with complete information on the project organization, roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders and WUCS functions; Develop leadership qualities in women, and encourage their participation at various levels including as leaders; Recognize the interests and needs of women and incorporate the same in action plans; Prepare CADA and KNNL engineers for recognizing the criticality of women’s participation in resource governance, and Evaluating the impact of women’s involvement on the efficiency of the system. The implementation of the GAP began in February 2020 (after PSC opened its offices in Hospet) in VNC with preparatory activities such as house to house visits, attending SHG meetings and carrying out orientation meetings with women. The activity continued till third week of March 2020 when the lockdown was suddenly announced in view of COVID-19. A total of seven capacity building programmes (six trainings and one exposure visit) were organized during the reporting period (January-March 2020) covering 79 women members participated.
2ADB’s Poverty and Social analysis strategy (2012);
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2.6.2 Women Sub-committees PSC began forming women sub-committees since February. Formation of sub-committees helps women to overcome the bias of men against them, to begin with. Further, women can interact freely, express their opinions and views without hindrance, and develop their own participative skills. This approach helps them to get mainstreamed in due course. Two subcommittees (one in Chikkajantakal village of Gangavathi Lower canal on Tungabhadra left bank and another in Nagenahalli village of Raya canal on the right bank) with 15 members each have been formed.
Women subcommittee meeting at Nagenahalli Meeting at Sangapura village under Anegundi channel on 15 Feb 2020 Exposure Visit As described elsewhere, an exposure visit was organized for five women of Chikkajanthakal village under Lower Gangavathi canal during 27-28 February 2020 to Seegebagi, Doddagoppenahalli, and Agasanahalli villages, and the Gondi federation. The women learnt about the sustainable agricultural practices of Gondi; while returning they have also visited Bhaskara camp in Davanagere on their way back where they saw traditional variety paddy grown organically. In Gondi, they saw how organic farming of paddy is done. The farmers from the visited also demonstrated and explained about vermicomposting, organic pesticides and mulching practices. They also examined the role of women in the administration of WUCS. 2.6.3 GAP progress The progress of the Gender Action plan under Outputs 2 and 3 are given in Table 19. Table 19: Status of Gender Action Plan as of 31 March 2020 Time Activity Indicators/Targets Responsibility Status Schedule Output 2. Irrigation system infrastructure and management modernized Build 30 sensitization workshops PMU/PIOs Year 2–3 Not due. awareness of focusing on gender equality women’s equal and social inclusion (GAP) rights and approaches and women’s role participation in and participation in water water resources management and resources farm/off farm livelihood management activities conducted for all and livelihood WUCS in the VNC subproject improvement area (T: 30 workshops conducted with at least 60%
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Time Activity Indicators/Targets Responsibility Status Schedule men’s participation) At least 30% of WUCS PMU/PIOs Year 1–2 Status as of management board members reporting: Only 3 are women (T: M– 150; F–50) WUCS are functional; others are dormant. Visiting various WUCS to conduct baseline survey. Board members in the three WUCS are 38 out of which 7 are women (19%). Improve the 5 gender sensitization WRD/PMU/PIOs Year 1–2 A couple of knowledge of workshops provided to WRD workshops are relevant and KNNL staff on GAP planned for, after government concepts and in the design lockdown is lifted departments and implementation of water in the month of on GAP resources management, June. approaches in irrigation and agriculture agriculture, programs for vulnerable irrigation and populations, including women water and use of sex-disaggregated resources data for decision making (T: management F–30; M–70). Output 3: Program and management systems operational Monitor Project management PMU/PIOs Year 1–4 MIS developed; progress of information system with posting data gender and gender indicators delayed due to socially lockdown. inclusive Sex–disaggregated data PMU/PIOs Year 1-4 Disaggregated focused collected, analysed and data is being activities in reported in quarterly progress collected and water reports and safeguard reported in this resources monitoring reports QPR. management
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2.7 Information, Education and Communication The following are the key elements of progress during January-March 2020 quarter. Newsletter: The first issue of Jala Sampada has been compiled, designed and published in this quarter covering key activities carried out during January and February 2020 such as a brief history of the Vijayanagara channels, salient features of anicuts, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. A four-member editorial committee has been constituted with KNNL Chief Engineer, Executive Engineer (TR Division 1), Communication & Documentation Specialist and SMEC Team Leader. Awareness material: During the reporting quarter, three handbills have been compiled, designed and printed on major themes: About the VNC modernization project: The handbill describes briefly the project, its objectives and activities, historical background of the Vijayanagara channel system, salient features of all the 12 anicuts and 16 channels, and the need for modernization. i. Roles and responsibilities of WUCS: The handbill describes the process for formation/strengthening of WUCS, and the roles and responsibilities of WUCS. A total of 5000 copies each on the above two themes have been printed for distribution in village meetings, trainings and other events. ii. Social and gender framework: The project envisages inclusion of vulnerable people and women in all the project activities and at all stages. The handbill helps communities understand the concept of social and gender inclusiveness, the process and planned outcomes. A total of 3000 copies have been printed for distribution. Wall writings: Wall writings have been found to be very effective in Tranche 1 Gondi modernization project, particularly in terms of communicating and promoting project awareness and thematic concepts such as organic farming techniques, and sustainable agriculture. Currently, slogan writing on walls is going in VNC command area stating importance of water, irrigation water management, people’s participation, ethics, value of cooperation, scope of people’s institutions, sustainable agriculture, women and social issues, among others. In each project village, one thematic activity and four awareness slogans are being painted. All the villages under VNC will be covered. Booklet on VNC: A booklet on VNC is under compilation. The booklet contains technical, social, demographic and other details including project activities. The aim is to have a quick reference guide. Table 20 gives a summary of various activities completed as of this reporting.
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Table 20: Progress of IEC activities as of March 2020 Proposed Achieved Cumulative S. Activity up to Mar No. Jan-Dec Jan-Mar 2020 2020 2020 1 Wall writings (no.) 300 10 10 2 Newsletter (Issue) 6 1 1 3 Booklet on VNC 1 In progress - 4 Radio programmes (episodes) 13 - - 5 Awareness materials-Handbills (no.) 5.1 About the VNC modernization project 5000 5000 5000 5.2 Roles and Responsibilities of WUCS 5000 5000 5000 5.3 Social and environmental safeguards 2000 - - 5.4 Social and gender framework 3000 3000 3000 5.5 Steps for formation of WUCS 1 1 1 6 Brochures 4 - - 7 Videos 6 - - 7.1 About project 1 - - 7.2 WUCS formation process 1 - - 7.3 Bio pesticide preparation 1 - - 7.4 Safeguards 1 - - 7.5 Irrigation water Management 1 - - 7.6 Canal pollution 1 - - 8 Case studies - - - Celebration of special events-World Water - - 9 Day, International Women's Day, 3 Environment Day, etc. Training on documentation and 10 photography for PSC staff, and select 3 1 1 WUCS members
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2.8 Program Performance Management System Project Website KNNL continues to upload Tranche 2 material on its website http://knnlindia.com/kaveri2/adb.html. The link is updated with project related reports, communication material, newsletters and videos/photographs from time to time. Hosting is done through another agency hired by KNNL. PSC coordinates with the host agency for uploading. PPMS The Project Performance Monitoring System is under development. It will become functional in a month’s duration. PMIS The Project Management Information System (PMIS) application has been developed and data has to be hosted. Delayed due to lockdown situation. The user friendly PMIS facilitates generation of project information in the form of reports as desired. Monitoring of Civil Works through Mobile Application PSC has developed an application to aid engineers monitor the VNC civil works. This application also works on Android mobile, Tablet, Laptop and Desktop Browsers. The URL of this application is http://vnccivilwork.knnlindia.com/. One can login to see the reports with a user id of guest and password 123. A separate Android Application has also been developed for ease of use while on the move. Data can also be entered on a daily basis by authorized engineers; it can also be viewed by anyone using the user id of guest and password 123.
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Screenshot depicting the page to update canal lining works
Screenshot of homepage depicting the progress of civil works
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2.8.1 Challenges faced and addressed during Tranche 2 The following are some of the key challenges faced which have contributed to delays in the launch of the Tranche 2 Modernization of Vijayanagara Channels project. Where possible, the challenges were addressed in part or in full: 1. Because of elections to Lok Sabha during April-May 2019, the contractor could not start civil works soon after award of contract. The work only started in last week of May 2019. 2. Although the civil works started in May 2019, not much progress could take place on the ground as water was released in the canals for summer crops. The contractor could only identify burrow pits, set up batching plants, mobilize labour and set up camps by December 2019. In December, work started again and progressed. 3. KNNL succeeded in convincing the farmers to agree for canal closure till 1 February 2020. This agreement gave the contractor two full months (December 2019 and January 2020) to carry out civil works. 4. The PSC 2 was supposed to be in place either before loan negotiations or before civil works begin. Both did not happen due to delays in approvals at the government level. ADB Director SAER visited KNNL and the government on 3-4 July 2019 after which the clearance from government was obtained. After approval by the KNNL board on 4 December 2019, vide email dated 31 December 2019, the PSC of Tranche 1 was asked to continue as interim PSC of VNC with effect from 1 January for a period of 12 months during which the tendering process of PSC 2 for balance period of 39 months should be completed. 5. The communication to start PSC activities was made on 31 December 2019 by KNNL; the Tranche 1 PSC took over as interim PSC of VNC on 1 January 2020 having closed the Tranche 1 the previous day. However, the team could shift from Shimoga to Hosapete only on 1 February 2020. 6. Nevertheless, even as Tranche 1 PSC, the team voluntarily extended support to the VNC project including making a few visits to Hosapete during 2019 on safeguard monitoring aspects. Trainings were also given to KNNL, CADA and Contractor’s staff on safeguards keeping in view the Category A status of the project. 7. Another setback happened due to COVID-19 lock down from 24 March 2020 which is continuing even as of this reporting. PSC team members continued to work from home and completed some deliverables like the Annual Progress Report of Tranche 1, Safeguard monitoring report of Tranche 2 VNC, CEMP revisions, etc. As restrictions eased and irrigation works permitted, PSC team members have started attending office and sites from 18 May 2020.
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3.0 TUNGABHADRA LEFT BANK CANAL The proposed Modernization plan of the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) submitted by the International Irrigation Management Expert (IIMS) hired through ACIWRM has five sub- plans: 1. System Control and Operations Plan (SCOP). 2. Critical Non-control Structures Rehabilitation Plan (CNCSRP). 3. Water Users Cooperative Society Participation Plan (WUCSPP). 4. KNNL Strengthening Plan (KNNLSP). 5. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). The interventions proposed in each of these subplans are aimed at providing an integrated, holistic solution to modernising the TLBC system. As per the comprehensive modernization plan, the project is proposed to be implemented on a Design, Build and Operate (DBO) basis over a 4-year first phase period during which all the regulators are proposed to be completely automated. The critical non-control structures such as aqueducts, siphons, culvert crossings will have to be rehabilitated separately and simultaneously to the control structures. During these processes, and alongside hardware execution, WUCS which are by and large dormant have to be mobilised and strengthened so that they are aware of the huge investments being made for asset creation, and would take responsibility for their upkeep. They are also expected to take care of the post project operation and maintenance of the tertiary canal system. Since TLBC water is used for several purposes other than irrigation, it is proposed to maintain the quality of water by avoiding adverse impacts of ancillary uses of the water. The first phase of the proposed Modernisation project of 4 years is estimated by the IIMS to cost around USD263.48 million. The cost does not include cost of critical but non-control structures. During March 2019, tender for preparation of DPR for TLBC was floated. EI Technologies was shortlisted and awarded the work in June 2019. The terms of reference of the design consultant include preparation of command area maps, reconnaissance survey, topographical survey of main canal and distributary network, detailed engineering including preparation of designs, drawings and estimates for critical and non-critical structures coming under TLBC and balance distributaries, preparation of Detailed Project Report in consultation with ADB/ACIWRM for comprehensive modernization of TLBC under KISWRMIP as a separate loan. The work is in progress. PSC shall prepare the bid document on receipt of the schedule B and estimates after internal approvals within KNNL. As discussed and agreed during previous meetings with MD KNNL, the PSC ideally should be in place at least a year or two in advance of launch of TLBC modernization works. Since the modernization of TLBC also includes automation, it is critical that the beneficiary farmers are well prepared to accept the project and prepared to maintain the assets including the expensive automated components. Adequate awareness, orientation and training on various aspects of modernization are critical which are to be carried out by PSC. Therefore, the
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process of putting in place the PSC also should be initiated well in advance. It may be noted that the comprehensive plan envisages implementation of automation in the first four years. Therefore, specifically in the TLBC project, there is a need for clarity as regards the following aspects which have a bearing on the economic and financial feasibility (study) in particular: Command coverage and phasing: The command area of TLBC is 244,000 ha. What model will be adopted for implementation of the comprehensive modernization plan? Whether DBO model or State (and ADB funding) or a mix. How will the project be phased for implementation in particular the automation component? The duration of execution mentioned in the IIMS CMP is 9 years. The first 4 years is proposed for modernization (including automation). How does one ensure that WUCS are in place, prepared for modernization/ automation, and accept the same with a sense of ownership? This is critical because of the huge investment envisaged, and in the safety and security of the irrigation components and assets. Preparation of WUCS: There would be at least 550 WUCS in the 244,000 ha command. Very few WUCS are reported to be active. Formation/strengthening of WUCS itself will take a few years. Hence, the phasing of modernization should be aligned with the phasing of preparation of WUCS. In other words, implementation should be preceded by at least two full years of WUCS preparation. Mismatches will be costly errors. Economic and Financial Feasibility: There should be clarity on the approach to be adopted for conducting economic and financial feasibility of TLBC especially in view of high investments, automation and modernization aspects and the huge command area. It is therefore critical to have a detailed discussion on all these aspects and more.
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4.0 PROJECT STAFF MOBILISATION Table 21 gives details of inputs of PSC specialists mobilized during the reporting period. Table 21: Staff mobilization during January-March 2020 S. Expert Jan Feb Mar Total No. 1 Team Leader/PIM Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 2 Irrigation Specialist - - - - 3 DTL/Water Institutions Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 4 Environmental Specialist 0.23 0.41 0.32 0.96 5 Cultural Heritage Specialist - - - - 6 Bio-diversity Specialist - - - - 7 Agriculture Specialist - - - - Social Development & Gender 8 - - - - Specialist Communication/Documentation 9 0.81 1.00 1.00 2.81 Specialist 10 MIS Specialist - - - - 11 Procurement Specialist - - - - 12 Training Coordinator 1 1.00 0.76 0.71 2.47 13 Training Coordinator 2 - - - -
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5.0 PLANS FOR NEXT REPORTING PERIOD-APRIL TO JUNE 2020 5.1 VNC Package 1 During the current reporting period only one month of construction activity was possible during January 2020. Water supply in canal was released from February first week. During the period April to June 2020, contractor planned to initiate work in Huligi, Shivapura, Anegundi, Upper Gangavathi, Lower Gangavathi, Siruguppa, Deshanur and Bichal. However, due to continuing restrictions on account of COVID-19, all the vehicle and equipment operators/drivers could not be mobilized by the contractor. The labour has remained in the campsite even during the lockdown period; the contractor has provided them with wages and other amenities. Hence, the work has resumed during May but on a low key. Gradually, the operators/drivers are arriving commensurate with easing of lockdown and travel restrictions in their native districts. As of reporting, the work is continuing in Anegundi, Upper and Lower Gangavathi only. The available regular labour is engaged in these channels. The contractor is mobilizing additional labour so that the work can continue during summer in channels such as Bichal, Deshnur and Siruguppa where water flow currently is poor, and rainy season is not intense. Trainings will continue on construction management, social and environmental safeguards monitoring, and institutional strengthening, among others. 5.2 VNC Package 2 Package 2 comprises areas coming under Tungabhadra Otter Conserve Reserve and Hampi heritage area. During the past few months, chief engineer ICZ held several review meetings with the design consultant. The estimated cost of package 2 at INR 743.80 million (estimated at 2016-17 Price Level) has now been revised to INR 877.60 Million as per 2018-19 price level. Further, adhering to guidelines of the Hampi Heritage area authority, ADB SPS and EMP has led to increase in the quantities of items due to entire Package 2 falling under the TOCR and Hampi heritage areas. The revised estimate for package-2 considering the above points works out to INR 1436.6 million. Approval is being sought from ADB for the revised cost estimate. 5.3 TLBC During the reporting period, EI Technologies continued to work on broad estimates for inclusion in the preliminary financial report (PFR) of TLBC. The PFR is required for obtaining government approvals. The design consultant will continue to work as per the terms of reference (ToR) of the contract. The ToR of the design consultant include preparation of command area maps, reconnaissance survey, topographical survey of main canal and distributary network, detailed engineering including preparation of designs, drawings and estimates for critical and non-critical structures coming under TLBC and balance distributaries, preparation of Detailed Project Report in consultation with ADB/ACIWRM for comprehensive modernization of TLBC under KISWRMIP as a separate loan. The work is in progress. PSC shall prepare the bid document on receipt of the schedule B and estimates after approvals within KNNL.
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VNC WUCS Administration: Baseline Assessment
Annexure 1 VNC WUCS Administration: Baseline Assessment 1. INTRODUCTION The ADB supported Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management and Investment Program (KISWRMIP) has a component of forming/strengthening Water Users Cooperative Societies (WUCS) under VNC Modernization Project. The VNC project should have 30 plus WUCS as per assessment based on standard command area per WUCS. However, it is reported that only a few WUCS are partially active while rest are inactive or dormant. In many cases, the presence of a WUCS is not known to people, nor its office bearers because for several years post formation, there has been no election. A strong, vibrant WUCS is critical to the success of a Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) project such as the VNC modernization project. As a part of the KISWRMIP, PSC is mandated to form/strengthen the WUCS as well as train and empower them towards institutional sustainability. This approach has given very encouraging results in Tranche 1-Gondi Modernization project. 2. OBJECTIVE OF PERIODIC BASELINE ASSESSMENT During February and March 2020, after preliminary social mobilisation and interactions, 3 WUCS are put in the registration process. Out of the 10 WUCS identified initially, 7 WUCS are formal registration, but are almost defunct. As of reporting period, one baseline assessment has been carried out against the 29 identified parameters that indicate WUCS performance. Apart from the parameters listed in the table below, two WUCS (Anegundi and Bandiharlapura) have initiated collection of water cess from the farmers. Basing on the baseline assessment, PSC would re-orient its WUCS strengthening approach and plan to provide specific support to each WUCS towards improving their performance. A few training programmes and exposure visits have also been planned which will begin shortly during May post relaxation of restrictions imposed due to Coronavirus lockdown. 3. METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION As part of methodology, PSC began visiting each WUCS and collect information against the 29 parameters. The team met local leaders where available or WUCS members. The PSC team also carried out discussions to understand the status of the WUCS in general, the difficulties faced, issues with water cess/tax collection, leadership matters, institutional issues etc. The team also tried to gauge the readiness of the farmers to align with the project goals and tasks. Table below provides the first baseline assessment.
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VNC WUCS Performance Baseline summary 1st round (Jan-Mar 2020) VNC Canals-> Huligi Shivapura Anegundi Upper Gangavathi Lower Gangavathi Siruguppa
S. WUCS-> Huligi Shivapura Bandiharlapura Anegundi Sangapura Hirejanthakal Hoshalli Danapura-2 Chikkajanthakal Siruguppa no. Activity 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st BL 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st BL 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL One-time Performance Indicators Registration 1 Y Y Y certificate 2 WUCS Byelaws Y Y Y
3 WUCS Office N Y N
WUCS Own office 4 N Y N building 5 Letter head Y Y Y
6 WUCS Board N Y N
7 CEO appointed Y Y Y
Total farmers/ 8 N Y Y khatedars list 9 GB members list Y Y Y
10 PAN Card Y N Y
11 TIN/GST/TAN N N N
Name of the Bank 12 Y Y Y & Account Number Cadastral, soil & 13 N N N land use maps Crop particulars 14 N N N detail list 15 MOU with KNNL Y Y Y
Recurring Performance Indicators Meeting notice 16 N N Y book updated Annual Audit report 17 Y Y Y maintained General Body 18 Y Y Y meeting minutes
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VNC Canals-> Huligi Shivapura Anegundi Upper Gangavathi Lower Gangavathi Siruguppa
S. WUCS-> Huligi Shivapura Bandiharlapura Anegundi Sangapura Hirejanthakal Hoshalli Danapura-2 Chikkajanthakal Siruguppa no. Activity 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st BL 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st BL 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL BL register updated Governing Body 19 meeting minutes Y Y Y
register updated Inward & Outward 20 N N N Register updated List of 21 shareholders/ Y Y Y
members updated Members Strength 22 NA NA NA (no.) Applied for One- 23 time functional Y Y Y
grant One-time 24 functional grant Y Y Y
received (INR) WUCS collecting 25 N N N water charges Annual 26 maintenance grant N N Y
received (Y/N) 27 Cashbook updated Y Y Y
Income and 28 expenditure N N N
register updated WUCS involved in 29 N Y Y O&M activity Total Parameters 29 29 29
No. of parameters 17 20 20 achieved/ in place
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4. KEY FINDINGS S. 1st round (Jan-Mar 2020) No. 1 Only 3 WUCS are registered and partially active; One out of the three WUCS (Bandiharlapura) has an office constructed under CADA grant; (Sangapura under Anegundi canal has its own building). All the 3 WUCS have secretaries (CEOs) in place; All the 3 WUCS have office letterheads. 2 Two out of the 3 WUCS have total farmers list; All the 3 WUCS are maintaining governing body meetings register. 3 None of the WUCS has cadastral, soil use and land use maps. 4 None of the WUCS has crop particular list. 5 None of the WUCS maintaining income and expenditure book. 6 All the 3 WUCS have entered into MoU with KNNL. 7 Only 1 WUCS (Anegundi) is maintaining meeting notice book. 8 All 3 WUCS have annual accounts audited. 9 All 3 WUCS obtained one-time grant from CADA. 10 1 WUCS (Anegundi) received the annual maintenance grant for 2020 declared by GoK. 11 2 WUCS are involved in O&M activity through collection of charges from farmers. 5. CONCLUSION There is a need for close handholding with the WUCS as most of them are either dormant or defunct. Only three WUCS are reasonably active. Elections have not been held mostly and are due. There is a need for providing them training on accounts and book keeping, agenda setting and conducting board meetings, resolutions, maintenance of records and registers, preparation of farmers lists, involvement of women in WUCS functions etc. PSC has planned for all these, and will report the progress in the next quarterly report.
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VNC Canal Closure Schedule
Annexure 2 The Table below gives details of closure and non-closure periods as per data given by KNNL ICZ. This helps the contractor to plan the modernization works, prepare a program and for KNNL/PSC to monitor the progress.
Working period of modernisation of VNC (Package 1) during Mar 2019-Sep 2021 1. No. 2 Canal Division, Odderahatti Jun to Aug Sep to Dec 2019 to May 2020 to S. No. Name of the Canal Mar to May 2019 Feb to Apr 2020 Sep 21 2019 Nov 2019 Jan 2020 Jul 2021 1 Upper Gangavathi 2 Lower Gangavathi Non- Closure Closure Closure Non-closure 3 Anegundi Mobilization closure Non-closure period period period period period period 4 Shivapura 5 Huligi
Dec 2020 Apr to Jul Mar to May 2019 Jun 2019 to Mar 2020 to Sep 2020 2021 2. No. 5 Canal Division, Yeramarus Closure Non-closure 1 Bichal Mobilization Non-closure period period period
Dec 2019 Dec 2020 Jun to Nov Feb to Mar Jul to Sep Mar to May 2019 to Jan Apr to Jun 2020 Jul-20 to Jun 2019 2020 2021 2020 2021 3. No. 6 Canal Division, Bellary 1 Siruguppa Non-closure Closure Non-closure Non-closure Closure Non-closure Mobilization Closure period 2 Deshnur period period period period period period
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Dec 2019 Jun to Nov Feb to May Jun 2020 to Jan Jun to Jul Mar to May 2019 to Jan May-21 Sep-21 2019 2020 2021 2021 2020 4. No. 1 TR Division, Munirabad 1 Bella 2 Raya 3 Basavanna Non-closure Closure Non-closure Non-closure Closure Non-closure 4 Kalaghatta Mobilization Closure period period period period period period period 5 Ramasagara 6 Kampli 7 Belagodhal
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State Board for Wildlife Clearance of VNC project
Principal Chief Consen.ator of Forests Office: 080-23345845 . (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Fax: 080-23346389 KarDataka Email: [email protected] Aranya Bhavan, 2'd Floor, # 18'h cross, Malleswaram, Bengaluru - 560003. No.KFD/\\L/LAND(SBWL)/1/2020 Datedx h05-2020 To, The Addl. Chief Secretary to Govemment, Forest, Ecologl, & Environment Department, M.S.Building. Bengaluru.
Sir, Sub: Proceeding of the l3e & 14n Meeting of State Board for Wildlife held on 09-03-2020 &20-03-2020 respectively. *****
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of the proceedings of the 13 & l4s meeting of State Board for wildlife (sBwL) held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble chief Minister,
Govemment of Kamalaka at committee Room, 3'd Floor, vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru on
09-03-2020 8.20-03-2020 respectively for information and perusal.
Your's faithfully q 4Yn'r^'U Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden & Member Secretary, State Board for Wildlife, Bengaluru.
Communicated to: 1 . The Officer on Special Dury to Hon,ble Chief Minister of Karnataka & Ex-offrcio secretary to Govemment with a request to bring the above matter to the notice of the Hon'ble Chief Minister. h. P.S to the Hon'ble '--2. Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Gort., of Kamatakq Bengaluru with a request to bring the above matter to the nolice of the Hon'ble Minister. 3. Smt-Soumya Reddy, MLA Jayanagara Constituency, No.44517, 15s Cross, Lakkasandr4 Bengaluru. 4. Sri.Appajigowda, MLC, No.162l49, Naidile, 6n Cross, Bapuji Layout, Chandra Layout, Vij ayanagara, Bengaluru. 5. Sri.M.Ashwin Kumar, MLA, T.Narsipura, No.8, Farm House, Tumbala village, Kasaba Hobli, T.Narsipura Taluk, Mysuru Diskict. 6. The Add1. chief Secretary to Govennnent, Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, M. S.Building, Bengaluru. 7. The Principal chief conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force), Aranya Bhavan, Bengaluru. 8. The Principal Secretaq/ to Government, Social Welfare Department, Bengaluru. 9' The Managing Director, Jungre Lodges and Resofis, Ktranija Bhavan,-Race Course Road, Bengaluru. 10. The Inspector General ofPolice, Forest Cell, Bengaluru. 1 1. The Commander, VSM, Naval Station Conrmander, Bangalore. 12. The Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Bengaluru. 13. The Director, Department of Fisheries. Bengaluru. 14. The Director, Wildlife Presen ation, Nevv Delhi. 15. The Director, Wildlife Institute of India. Deharadun. -18'fhe Director, Zoological Survey of Indi4 Kolkata. 17. The Director, Botanical Survey oflndia- Kolkata. 18. Sri.G.Malleshappa, President. Swamy Vivekananda Seva Trust (R), Chamarajnagar District - 571 441. 19. Sri.Neeraj Nirmal, General Secretary, Nisarga Aapeksha Societl'. "Swathi", Main Road. Ullal, South Kanara. 20. Sri.A.G.T, Johnsingh, Nature Conservation Foundation. Mysore. 21. Sri.Ajay A.Desai, B.C.84 Camp. Belgaum. 22. Sri.Sanjay Gubbi. 2208,ts, Sadhana Road, K.R.Extension. Tumkur - 572 101. 23. Dr.N.C.S hir aprakash. Professor. Department of Paediatrics. Adhichunchangiri lrstitute of Medical Science, No.2822, 8'Cross, 6'Main Road, V.V.Mohalla, Mysore - 570 002. 24. Sri.P.M.Subru, S/o of Late Mara, Jungle Hadi, Thithimathi Post. Virajpet Taluk. Kodagu. 25. Sri.Rana George, Itrl/s.Kelachandra Group of Companies, No.16, St.Marks Road, Bengaluru. 26. Dr.Madegowda.C, Bangale Podu, B.R Hills, Yelandur Taiuk, Chamarajnagar-57l441. 27. Sri.Alok Vishwanath, Singanayakanahalli, Bengaluru-560064. 28. Sri.Naveen J.S, No.20, 2nd Floor, above Ra1'mond Showroom, D.V.G.Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. 29. Sri.Chetan, B, No.151, R.L.Jalappa Coilege Road, Kodigehalli, Doddaballapura, Bengaiuru-561203. 30. Sri.Dinesh Singhi, Pride Elite 10, Museum Road, Bengaluru-560001. Proceedings of the 13th State Board for Wildlife held at Committee Room, 3'd floor, Vidhana Soudha under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Chief Minister at 02.15 PM on 09.03.2020
Presence:
Sriyuths,
I 1, Shri. B S Yediyurappa, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Cha irma n I Government of Karnataka, Benga lu ru.
2 Shri.Anand Singh, Hon'ble Minister, Forest, Member I Environment and Ecology Department.
3 Smt.Soumya Reddy, Member of Legislative I Vember Assembly, jayanagar Assembly constituency I I
4 Shri. Appaji Gowda N, Member of Legislative Member Council. Bengaluru.
5 Shri. T M Vijay Bhaskar, lAS, Chief Secretary, Special Government of Ka rnataka. lnvitee 6 Dr. Sandeep Dave, lAS, Addl. Chief Secretary to Member I Govt, Forests, Environment & Ecology Department, Government of Karnataka.
7. Shri. Punati Sridhar, lFS, Principal Chief Conservator Member of Forests (Head of Forest Force).
8 Dr. Ravindranath, lPS, ADGP, Forest Cell, Bengaluru. Member
9 Shri. Kumar Pushkar lFS, Managing Director, Member Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Limited, Bengaluru.
10. I Dr. N.C. Shivaprakash, Professor, Adichunchanagiri Member lnstitute of Medical Science, Mysore.
77. Shri. Malleshappa, President, Swami Vivekananda Member Seva Trust (R), Chamarajanagar
12. Shri. P M Subru, I Bin Mara, Nokya Village, Thithimati Member I Post, Virajpet.
7 13. Dr. Madegowda C, Banglapodu, BR Hills, Member Yela ndu rTa luk, Cha ma raja naga r
1,4. Shri. NeerajNirma I KN, General Secreta ry, Nature Member Apeksha Society, "Swati" Main Road, Ullal, Da kshina Ka nnada.
15. Director, Fisheries Department, Benga lu ru. I Member 15. Shri. Sanjay Gubbi, 2208/8, Sadana Road, Member K. Tumkur-572101 R.Extension, I
17. Dr. K A Subramaniyan, Joint Director, Zoological Member Survey of lndia, Kolkatta.
I ,tl Shri. Rana George, M/s Kelachandra Group of Member Companies, No 16, St. Marks Road, Bengaluru.
19. 5hri. Alok Vishwanath, Singanayakanahalli, Member Bengaluru-550054
20. I Shri. Naveen J S, No 20, 2nd floor, above Raymond Member showroom, DVG road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
21_. Shri. Chetan B, No 151, R LJalappa College road, Member I
Kodihalli, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru-56L203 I
22, 5hri. Dinesh Singhi, Pride Elite 10, Museum road, Member I Bengaluru-560001
I 23. 5hri. Sanjai Mohan, lFS, Principal Chief Conservator Member of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Secreta ry Bengaluru I
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden and Member Secretary of the Board extended a warm welcome to the
Hon'ble Chief Minister & Chairman of the Board and all members and requested the Chairman to chair the meeting. He initiated discussions as per Agenda of 13th
State Board for Wildlife with the approval of the Chair.
2 Agenda-1:
The Board approved the proceedings of the L2th State Board for Wildlife meeting held on 26-09-2079 as requested by the Chief Wildlife Warden as no comments / suggestions were received on the proceedings from Board members.
Agenda-2: The Chief Wildlife Warden brought to the notice of the Board about action taken on the decisions of the previous board meetings which were approved by Board in the respective meetings as noted hereunder: sl. Agenda No. Subject Action Taken I No, and date 1 Agenda-24 Declaring isla nds of A draft notification declaring the 31-08-2016 Nethravathi as Netravathi Islands as a Conservation Conservation Reserve. Reserve is submitted to the Government on 05.03.2020 2 Aeenda-03 Construction of bridge by The proposal was submitted to the 25.O9.2019 the State of Kerala at Central Government by the State (12th meeting) Kootuhole (Koottupuzha) Government vide Letter No: FEE 28 FLL near Makutta in the Urti 2018 Dated: L4.OL.2O2O for approval of reserve forest of Brahmagiri the National Board for Wildlife. I I Wildlife Sanctuary within the State of Karnataka.
3 Agenda-04 Survey and Geo-technical The proposal was submitted to the 26.O9.20t9 lnvestigation in 877.5O7 Central Government by the State ( 12th meeting) hectare of forest land in Government vide Letter No: FEE 27 FLL Sagar and Honnavara Forest 2019 Dated: t8.01'202O for approval of Division for proposed the National Board for Wildlife. Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project in favour of Chief
Engineer (Electrica I Designs), KPCL, Bengaluru.
3 4 Aeenda-05 Declaration of Bonal Lake in A draft notification declaring Bonal Lake 25 09.2019 Surapura Taluk, Yadagiri as "Bonal Lake Bird Conservation (12th meeting) District as "Bonal Bird Reserve" is under preparation stage Conservation Reserve" under section 36 (a) of the I Wildlife Conservation Act, 7972 Agenda-06 Declaration of the Bear A draft notification declaring "Arasikere ls I 26.O9.2019 Sanctuary in the I Sloth Bear Sanctuar5z" has been (12'h meeting) Hirekallugudda and submitted to the Government on
surrounding forest areas in 16.oL.2020 I the Arasikere region of
I Hassa n
Agenda-3: Diversion 10.45 Ha (9.57 Ha in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary & 0.88 ha. in Haliyal Division) of forest land for to non-forestry purpose for doubling of the track between Tinnaighat - Castlerock- CaranzolbySouthwestern Railway, Hubli.
The Member Secretary proposed that, South-Western Railway has submitted a proposal for doubling of the existing single track on Tinnaighat - Castlerock-Caranzol route. This project will help freight traffic from the inland to port at Goa and improved rail connectivity for passengers. Further he explained that out of required 10.45 ha of forest land for this project, 9.57 ha. forest area falls within the Castlerock Wildlife Range of the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and can be recommended to National Board for Wildlife subject to the conditions that the User Agency prepares a suitable Mitigation plan to reduce the impact on wildlife and conditions imposed in Part-lv of the Proposal.
Shri. Sanjay Gubbi, Member of the Board requested the Board to adopt new Mitigation Measures prepared by the Wildlife lnstitute of lndia. Responding to this, the Addl. Chief Secretary of the Government, Department of Forests, Environment and Ecology explained that the existing Mitigation Measures will be extended to the proposed new railway line. The Board discussed the project and decided to recommend it to the National Board for wildlife for approval subject to the conditions that the current applicable Mitigation Measures should be incorporated to the proposed double line.
Agenda-4: Diversion of 595.64 ha of forestland in Karwar, yellapura and Dharwad Division for the construction of New Broad Gauge Railway line between Hubballi-Ankola.
The proposal for diversion of forest land of 595.64 ha. in Karuvar, yellapur and Dharwad forest divisions for the new broad-guage railway line between Hubballi-Ankola was placed before the Board by the Member-Secretary for deliberations by giving the brief of the project.
Sri. Malleshappa, Member of the Board informed that the said proposal was discussed in the previous State Board meetings and was rejected by the Forest Depa rtment, State Government., and Centra I Government.
Dr. Shivaprakash, Member of the Board informed that about two lakh trees will have to be cut for the proposed project and Hubballi-Ankola National Highway has already been widened and therefore purpose of the connectivity is already served. Hence there is no need for the proposed railway project. Further, lot of trees were cut during the last 30 years for various projects in this landscape. Since, a good National Highway is existing in this area, the proposed project may kindly be dropped.
The Hon'ble Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology Department informed that there is already adequate railway connectivity to the west coast and we should try to conserve the existing pristine forests. There doesn't seem to be need for the said project.
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) informed that there is already a railway connectivity between Hubballi- Londa- Madagon and it will take only 2 hours extra for the people to reach Ankola as compared to the proposed line. Hence, he requested to reject the proposal.
5 Sri. Sanjay Gubbi, Member of the Board informed that the said proposal has been rejected twice by the State Board and rejected twice by the Central GoW. The Central Empowered Committee had reported to the Hon'ble Supreme Court to reject the proposal. The Kali River is a major source of water in Uttara Kannada district and the proposed project area is a major catchment area of the river. There will be acute shortage even for the drinking water if the proposed project is approved and hence requested to reject the proposal.
Smt. Sowmya Reddy, MLA, Jayanagar Constituency and Member of the Board requested to reject the proposal since the proposed area is very rich in wildlife and is detrimental to nature due to extraction of lakhs of trees.
The Chief Secretary and a Special lnvitee to the Board informed the chair that there is demand for Hubballi-Ankola Railway project since decades and Central Government had approved the project during 1990s itself. He further said that the entire expenditure will be borne by lndian railways. The Central GoW., has been reviewing the project and has enquired for the delay. He added that the proposed project does not come in any wildlife sanctuary and the then Chief Minister had approved the project in the file. As per Govt. of lndia guidelines, any linear development projects can be approved subject to the condition of implementing proper mitigation measures.
Sri. Dinesh Singhvi, Member of the Board informed that at present lndia's total steel production is 110 Mt and the plan for 2030 is 300 Mt, but total production would be 220-240 Mt. Steel production in Bellary sector at present is approx. 20 Mt which may go up to 30 Mt. The requisite imports are handled mainly from Krishnapatnam, Goa and NMPT. With doubling of tract from Vasco to Londa, the carrying capacity of line will be increased from 35-40 Mt to 80-90 Mt and as such there is no necessity for another railway project and hence requested to reject the proposal.
Sri. Sanjay Gubbi, Member of the Board informed that it is true that the project area does not come inside the wildlife sanctuary, but, as per the guidelines of the MoEF & CC dated: 5.L2.2O\7, railway projects passing through the areas linking one Protected Area or Tiger Reserve with another Protected
6 Area or Tiger Reserve, the approval of National Board for Wildlife on the advice of National Tiger Conservation Authority as provided under Sec.38 (0) (i) (g) of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is essential. The proposed railway line falls within the forest corridor between Kali Tiger Reserve and Bedthi Conservation Reserve. The NTCA as well as the State Govt., has already rejected the proposal. Hence, it may not be proper to approve the already rejected proposal.
Dr. Shivaprakash, Member of the Board informed that the proposed project area is a habitat for the wrinkled frogs which is very rare and endangered. Lot of wild animals have died in Madhya Pradesh and Gir forests of Gujarat which has taken up such projects. Countless wild animals are dying due to rail accidents. The proposed project area is one of the mega biodiversity hot spots of the planet and needs to be preserved. The said project has been rejected by Govt. of lndia and statutory bodies and hence requested to reject the same.
Sri. Malleshappa, Member of the Board informed that the report including mitigation measures in respect of the proposed project by the lndian lnstitute of Science is unscientific and llsc has not consulted the Forest Department before preparation of the mitigation plan. The proposed project has been rejected by the Central Empowered Committee too. There will be a problem for drinking water if the project is approved. He further informed that the forests are not only meant for wild animals but also a source of water which is essential for human being and next generation. Hence, he requested to reject the proposal.
The Hon'ble Chief Minister and Chairman of the Board informed the Addl. Chief Secretary, FEE Department to put forth his views on the proposal. Accordingly, the ACS, FEE informed that even though the then Hon'ble prime Minister of lndia, Sri. Atal Bihari Vajapayi had announced the said project, it had not been approved and the MoEF & CC had rejected the same. Approximately two lakh trees have to be felled for the project. Since, the railway network is already strengthened by approving the project proposal cited at Agenda-3 above i.e, doubling between Tinnaighat- Castlerock- Caranzol, there is no need for the proposed project.
7 The Chief Secretary and a Special lnvitee to the Board informed that since nowildlife sanctuaryfalls within the proposed project and the then Chief Minister had approved the project in the file. As per Govt. of lndia guidelines prepared by Wildlife lnstitute of lndia for any linear development projects can be approved subject to the condition of implementing proper mitigation measures.
The Addl. Chief Secretary, FEE Department informed that the fly over proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of lndia of about 24 kms in Bandipur National Park to connect Gudlupet of Karnataka to Waynad of Kerala was not approved by Karnataka. This proposed line is even longer than the road project. Further, it may take between 5 to 10 years to complete the project. During this period, there will be negative impact on the forests and wildlife due to constant movement of labourers and machinery engaged in the project. More importantly, many trees will be felled for the project and hence requested to reject the proposal.
The Hon'ble Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Department alsorequested to reject the proposal since it is detrimentalto forests and wildlife.
Since all the Members of the Board have unanimously requested to reject the proposal, the Hon'ble Chief Minister and Chairman of the Board agreed for rejection of the proposal.
Agenda-5: Re-notifying the boundaries of Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary without reducing the area & extent,
The Member Secretary proposed that, the proposal to realign and notify the ShettihalliWildlife Sanctuary area was approved by the 9th State Board for Wildlife and submitted to the National Board for Wildlife for approval. On the recommendation of the Standing Committee of the 50th National Board for Wildlife to constitute a committee to change / identify the boundaries of the ShettihalliWildlife Sanctuary, the State Government ordered to create a Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Conservator of Forests, Shivamogga vide under the Government Order No.FEE 2L7 FWL 2015 dated 29-12-2078.
8 The Member Secretary informed that the committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Chief Conservator of Forests Shivamogga, Circle Sh iva moggad iscussed the proposal in various meetings and drafted a revised draft notification. The said proposal excluded non-forest areas, dwelling places and cultivating lands, de-reserved forest area for rehabilitating the Sharavathiproject. The draft notification by adding notified reserve dense
forest&wildlife habitat adjoining to the existing sanctuaryare aligned toinclude a total of 402.41 sq.kmwhlch is slightly more than 395.6 sq.km.ofthe original notification ofShettiha lliWild life Sanctua ry.
The Board reviewed the proposal and recommended the report submitted by the Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Chief Conse rvato rofForests, Shivamogga Circle, Shivamogga to add area from Masaruru SF (part), Sakrebailu Plantation, Bommanahalli SF of ShimogaTalukand Chornadehalli SF and Kaitotlu MF (part) of BhadravathiTaluk to make a total of 402.41 sq.km as "shettihalli Wildlife Sanctua4/'. The Chief Wildlife Warden has been instructed to prepare a draft notification for declaring ,,shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary''as per realigned boundaries as per Section 26 (a) of the Wildlife(Protection) Act,7972, incorporatingtheproposedforestareasintothe Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary.
Agenda-6: Proposal from Divisional Engineer, BSNI for Optical Fibre project, Kalaburagi for the approval of the State Board of Wildlife for laying of Optical Fibre Cable (from Tandoor to Kunchavaram) in the Right of Way of the road at Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalaburagi Division. The Member Secretarystated thatthe Divisional Engineer, BSNL, Optical Fibre Project, Kalaburagihas submitted a proposal to lay underground Optical Fibre Cable from Tandoor to Kunchavaram in the Right of Way of the road (0.9215 ha) at chincholi wildlife sanctuary, Kalaburagi Division for providing internet and telecom services to Gram panchayats under the National Fibre Network (Digital lndia).Further he explained that the Deputy conservator of Forests Kalaburagi has submitted site lnspection Report after inspecting the proposed site. The report recommends the proposal and that there is no need for any tree cutting to execute the project and that there will be no soil erosion
9 due to the use of hydraulic drilling method for laying of underground Optical Fibre Cable. The Board discussed the project and approved to recommend the proposal to the National Board for Wildlife to lay underground Optical Fibre Cableusing of hydraulic drilling method in the Right of Way of the road at Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary for the purpose of providing internet and telecom services to the Village Panchayats.
Agenda-7: Wildlife Clearance for Modernization of the Vijayanagar Channel System located in Ballari, Koppal&Raichur Districts of Karnataka.
The Member Secretaryproposed thatthe Chief Engineer, Karnataka lrrigation Corporation Limited, lrrigation Central Zone, Munirabad has submitted a proposal to renovate the 400 year old Vijayanagar canal system built during the Vijayanagar Empire.The Vijayanagar Canal system has a total of 19 annecuts, 18 of which are in the state of Karnataka and one in the Andhra Pradesh. The User Agency has proposed to upgrade 16 dilapidated annecuts and submitted onlineproposal to obtain Wildlife Clearance because out of 16, 9 annecuts fall within the "Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve" (5 in Koppal Division and 4 in Bellary Division) notifiedas per Section 36 (a) of the Wildlife (Conservation) Act, 1972.He further explained that the proposal submitted by the User Agency is inspected by the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Koppala,BallaryandChief Conservator of Forests, Ballari Circle, Ballari and reported that the proposed project is to upgrade the existing annecut structures and the project will not require any land in the river or protected area.
The Board discussed the project and decided to recommend the proposal to the National Board for Wildlife with conditions as this project doesn't require any land in the river or protected area and is concerned with supply of water to the backward districts of Bellary, Raichur and Koppal districts through canals by renovating the existing annecuts.
10 Subjects discussed after getting approval from the Chairman of the Board.
Agenda- 8: Muguli Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shri Sanjay Gubbi, the Board Member requested in the meeting that a marine protected area should be notified in the Karwar - Honnavar area as the Government has already announced Rupees one crore in the State budget for 2020-2L which should be earmarked for the development of this new marine protected area.The area is home to some endangered shark species such as the Broad fin Shark, Spirna Levine, Oasis White Tip Shark and Spot Tailed Shark, Baleen whales, Humpback whales, Sperm whales etc. The Chairman and the Board members approved in principle the proposal to declare the Karwar- Honnavar coastal area as a "Marine Wildlife Sanctuary" and instructed the Member Secretary to prepare a detailed proposal.
The 13th State Board for Wildlife meeting was concluded with a Vote of Thanks to the Chair.
z&.sdr (B S Yediyurappa) Chairman, State Board for Wildlife AndHon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Ka rnata ka.
11 Annexure 4
Vijayanagara Channels Maps