Government of Ministry of Jal Shakti Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

GODAVARI RIVER MANAGEMENT BOARD

ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20

5th Floor, Jalasoudha, Errumanzil, Hyderabad-500082

FROM CHAIRMAN’S DESK

It gives me immense pleasure to present the Annual Report of Management Board (GRMB) for the year 2019-20. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (4) and (5) of Section 85 of the Reorganisation Act, 2014, the Central Government through Gazette Notification dated 28th May, 2014 constituted the Godavari River Management Board for the administration, regulation, maintenance and operation of such projects on Godavari river, as may be notified by the Central Government from time to time.The Annual Report for the year 2019-20 chronicles the various activities undertaken by the Board during the year.

The 8th meeting of GRMB was held in August 2019 wherein important administrative, financial and technical issues were deliberated and decisions taken. The Revised Recruitment Rules formulated to recruit supporting officials from the State Governments were approved. The decision on installation of Telemetry System to begin with on Inter- State border points was taken to enable assess the water availability/ usage at strategic points in Godavari Basin and thereby enhancing transparency and goodwill between the party States.

The support and cooperation of Government of India and both the State Governments in facilitating smooth functioning of GRMB is gratefully acknowledged.

The strength of the GRMB lies in its human resources and their commitment to excel. The performance of the Board during the year has been quite encouraging. The Members, officers and staff of the Board have worked diligently during the year in taking the activities of the Board forward, despite constraints, which is gratefully acknowledged.

(J. CHANDRASHEKHAR IYER) CHAIRMAN

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2019-20

• 8th Board Meeting of Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) held on 9th August, 2019.

• Process of collection & compilation of data on projects of AP & TS in Godavari basin carried forward.

• Scaling up of e-Governance activities such as RTI online, GEM, LIMBS etc in office working.

• Interaction with the States of AP and on various technical matters.

• Field visits undertaken by senior officers of GRMB to projects in the basin.

• Budget estimate of Rs. 7.0 Crore for the FY: 2019-20 approved by Board.

• Revised Recruitment Rules for GRMB approved by Board.

• Updation of GRMB website.

• Various mass awareness programmes of Govt. of India viz Swachhta Hi Sewa, Vigilance Awareness Week, World No Tobacco Day and International Yoga Day.

• Capacity building of the officers of the Board through participation in Training programmes/Conferences/Meetings.

• Participation of GRMB officials in Jal Shakthi Abhiyaan, a GoI Initiative. Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh was awarded the First Prize in 2nd National Water Awards in the Category of Best District - South (Water Conservation) represented by TNO from GRMB.

• Observance of Pakhwada.

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CONTENTS

Sl.No CHAPTERS PAGE NO. A From Chairman’s Desk i B Highlights of the Year 2019-20 ii C Contents iii D Abbreviations iv 1 Godavari river 1-14 2 Constitution of Apex Council and the Board 15-19 3 Board office 21-22 4 Meetings of Apex Council and Board 23-24 5 Administrative and Coordination matters 25-28 6 Financial matters 29-30 7 Technical matters 31-38 8 Parliamentary matters, VIP references & Court cases 39-42 9 Staff welfare 43-50 10 Miscellaneous 51-65 ANNEXURES 67 Annexure–I The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 69-71 Annexure–II Notification of Apex Council 72 Annexure–III Notification of Board 73-74 Annexure–IV The Eleventh Schedule 75 Annexure–V The Twelfth Schedule 76 Annexure–VI Organisation Chart 77 Annexure–VII Staff Position 78 Annexure–VIII Status of Fund and Expenditure 79 Annexure–IX List of AP projects considered and accepted by 80 Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS Annexure–X List of TS projects considered and accepted by 81-82 Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS Annexure–XI Minutes of the Inter-State meeting under the 83-87 Chairmanship of Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS held on 21.01.2020

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ABBREVIATIONS AD Assistant Director AEE Assistant Executive Engineer AP Andhra Pradesh APGENCO Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited APRA, 2014 Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 BC ratio Benefit Cost ratio CCC Citizens/ Clients Charter CPIO Central Public Information Officer CWC Central Water Commission CPE (Group ‘A’) S Central Power Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service CWE (Group ‘A’) S Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service CWPRS Central Water and Power Research Station DEE Deputy Executive Engineer DoP & T Department of Personnel & Training DoWR, RD & GR Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation DPR Detailed Project Report FRL Full Reservoir Level FY Financial year HAG Higher Administrative Grade GeM Government e-Marketplace GoAP Government of Andhra Pradesh GoI Government of India GoTS State GHMC Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GRMB Godavari River Management Board GWDT Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal I & CAD Irrigation & Command Area Development ISRWDA Inter-State River Water Disputes Act IRR Internal Rate of Return JAG Junior Administrative Grade JSA Jal Shakti Abhiyan KRMB Management Board LIMBS Legal Information Management & Briefing System LIS Lift Irrigation Scheme MoJS Ministry of Jal Shakti MoP Ministry of Power MoWR Ministry of Water Resources NIC National Informatics Centre RTI Right to Information SAG Senior Administrative Grade SRD Summary Record of Discussion SRSP Sri Rama Sagar Project TS Telangana State TSGENCO Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited PSU Public Sector Undertaking WAPCOS Water and Power Consultancy Services WRD Water Resources Department WRIS Water Resources Information System

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CHAPTER-1 GODAVARI RIVER

1.1 INTRODUCTION The Godavari River is the largest river in peninsular India and known as the 'Dakshina Ganga'. The Godavari Basin is the second largest basin after the basin and accounts for nearly 9.50 % of the total geographical area of the country.

The River rises in the Sahyadris, at an altitude of 1,067 m above mean sea level near Trimbakeshwar in the district of and flows across the from the Western to the . Main river forms inter-State boundary between the States of Telangana and Maharastra; and Telangana and Chattisgarh. Total length of river is 1,465 km. Main river flows through the States of Maharashtra Telangana, , and Andhra Pradesh and finally out falls into the . At Dowlaiswaram, the river divides into two branches, the Gautami and Vasishta. Between the two, lies the Godavari Central Delta. The Gautami branch joins the Bay of Bengal flowing through the Yanam enclave of Union Territory of Puducherry. The Godavari River has a drainage area of 3,12,812 Sq.km. The length of Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is about 772 km. The (also called Sahyadri range), form a continuous watershed on the west. On the north, the basin is bounded by the Satmala hills, the Ajanta range and the Mahadeo hills. The basin is bounded on the east by Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. On the south, it is bound by the Balaghat and the Mahadeo ranges stretching forth from the eastern flank of the Western Ghats and the Anantgiri and other ranges of the hills. The salient features of the basin are tabulated in Table -01.

1.2 SUB-BASINS Godavari basin has been divided into twelve sub-basins by Krishna - Godavari Commission. These are numbered as G1 to G12 and tabulated in Table - 02. Brief description of sub-basins is as under: 1.2.1. Upper Godavari (G-1)

Upper Godavari includes the reach of the river Godavari from its source to its confluence with Manjira and its drainage area lies entirely in Maharashtra. It excludes

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the catchment area of Pravara, Purna and Manjira and includes that of all other tributaries which fall into the Godavari in this reach. Main water resources projects in this sub-basin are Gangapur , Darna dam on ; Nandur – Madhameshwar Pickup weir, Jaikwadi dam and on Sindhphana river.

1.2.2. Pravara (G-2)

The Pravara originates in the Western Ghats, flows in an easterly direction and falls into the Godavari upstream of Jaikwadi dam. Mula is one of its important tributaries. Its drainage area falls entirely in Maharashtra. Main water resources projects are dam, Nilvande dam and Mula dam.

1.2.3. Purna (G-3)

The Purna originates in the Ajanta Range of hills, flows in a south-easterly direction and joins the Godavari near Purna town. Its drainage area lies entirely in Maharashtra. The Purna receives several large tributaries, the chief on the north bank being Damna and Kailna and on the south bank Arjna, Girja and Dudhana. Main water resources projects are Khadakpurna dam, , and Dudhana dam.

1.2.4. Manjira (G-4)

Manjira is the longest tributary of Godavari. It is an inter-State river flowing through Maharashtra, and Telangana. It originates in Balaghat range of hills, runs in south-east direction up to Manjira barrage in Telangana and from there in north direction till its confluence with Godavari. The principal tributaries of Manjira are Terna, Karanja and Haldi joining it from right side; and Lendi and Maner which join from the left. Manar, Lendi and Terna in Maharashtra; Karanja dam in Karnataka and Singur and dams in Telangana are the main water resource projects in Manjira sub-basin.

1.2.5. Middle Godavari (G-5) It comprises the river Godavari from its confluence with the Manjira to its confluence with Pranahita. It is an inter- State sub-basin between the States of Telangana and Maharashtra. It includes the direct catchment of the Godavari in this reach as well as that of its tributaries, except Maner and Pranahita. Main water resources projects are Pochampad dam, Kadam dam, Sripad Yellampalli barrage, Sundilla barrage and Annaram barrage. The last two barrages are part of Kaleshwaram project.

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1.2.6. Maner (G-6)

The river Maner (the right bank tributary) originates at an altitude of about 533 m in Rajanna Sirisilla district of Telangana and it joins the Godavari river at an altitude of about 105 m upstream of Annaram barrage. The entire catchment of the Maner lies in the State of Telangana. Upper Maner, Middle Maner and Lower Maner dams are the main water resource projects in this sub-basin.

1.2.7. Penganga (G-7)

Penganga includes the entire catchment of the Penganga from its source to its confluence with the Wardha with all its tributaries. It is an inter-State sub-basin between the States of Telangana and Maharashtra and forms inter-State boundary between the two States. Kayadhu, Pus, Arunavati, Waghadi and Khuni are important tributaries. Main water resources projects are Upper Penganga dam, Upper Pus, Lower Pus, Arunavati dam, Waghadi dam and Saikheda dam.

1.2.8. Wardha (G-8) Wardha comprises river Wardha from its source to its confluence with the Wainganga with all its tributaries but excluding the catchment of the Penganga. It is an inter-State sub-basin among the States of , Maharashtra and Telangana. It also forms boundary between the States of Maharashtra and Telangana before its confluence with Wainganga. Bembla and Wunna are important tributaries. Main water resources projects are Bembla dam, and Lower Wardha dam.

1.2.9. Pranahita (G-9)

Pranahita is the largest tributary of the Godavari covering about 34% of its drainage basin. It is an inter-State sub-basin among the States of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Telangana. Main Pranahita river forms boundary between the two States of Telangana and Maharashtra. It carries the combined waters of the Penganga, the Wardha and the Wainganga after confluence of Wardha and Wainganga. It meets Godavari River from its left bank about 304 km below the Manjira confluence near Kaleshwaram temple town. Important tributaries are Bagh, Wainganga, Bawanthadi, Pench, Kanhan, Chulband, Garvi, Andhari, Kobragarhi, Dina nadhi and Peddavagu. Some of the water resources projects are Upper Wainganga, Dhuti weir, Thanwar

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dam, Bawanthadi dam, Bagh dam, Totaladoh dam, Itiadoh dam, Lower Chulband dam and Gosikhurd dam.

1.2.10. Lower Godavari (G-10)

Lower Godavari consists of the Lower part of the river Godavari from its confluence with the Pranahita upto the sea. The sub basin includes the direct catchment of the Godavari in this reach with all its tributaries except Indravati and Sabari. It is an inter- State sub-basin among the States of Telangana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. In this sub-basin, Godavari forms boundary between the States of Maharashtra and Telangana; between the States of Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Some of the tributaries are Taliperu, Lakhnawarm, Peddvagu, Kinnerasani. Some of the existing and under construction water resources projects are Medigadda barrage and Pump house, Godavari LIS, Tupakulagudem barrage, Sitaram LIS, barrage, Polavaram dam, Pattisema LIS, Pushkar LIS, Purushottapatnam LIS, Chintalpudi LIS, Chagalnadu LIS, Venkatanagaram LIS and Aurthur Cotton barrage on main Godavari; and Laknawaram dam, Taliperu dam, Peddavagu dam, Kinnerasani dam on tributaries.

1.2.11. Indravati (G-11)

Indravati is the 2nd largest tributary of Godavari. It originates on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats at an altitude of 915 m in , State flows through the central part of the Dandakaranya region and joins Godavari approximately 40 km downstream of its confluence with Pranhita. It has its catchment in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Its important tributaries are Narangi, Boardhig, Kotri, Nibra and Bandia on the right and Nandiraj and Dantewara on the left. Important water resources project is Upper Indravati dam in Odisha.

1.2.12. Sabari (G-12)

Sabari is the last tributary of the Godavari. It originates at an altitude of 1,220 m in the Sinkaram hill range of the Eastern Ghats in district of Odisha. After flowing for an initial short distance in north, north-westerly and westerly direction, it turns south and flows in south-westerly direction up to its confluence with the Godavari river in the State of AP near Rudramkota town. Potteru is another important tributary of Sabari joining on the left side. Machkund or Sileru is the major tributary of Sabari on the left bank. Sabari receives some water of Indravati also through natural link of Joura Nalla.

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The important water resources projects are Upper Kolab dam, Jalaput dam, Machkund PH, Balimela dam, Balimela PH, Potteru weir, Guntwada weir, Upper Sileru PH, Donkarayi dam and Lower Sileru Power house.

A line diagram of Godavari river showing tributaries and select completed and ongoing projects is given at Page 8.

1.3 WATER RESOURCES Rainfall: As per Joint Report of NRSC and CWC titled “Assessment of Water Resources at Basin Scale Using Space Input” of December, 2011, more than 85% of the rainfall takes place during July to September months. Annual rainfall of the basin varies from 881 mm to 1395 mm and average annual rainfall is found to be 1110 mm. When spatial variations are considered, some areas receive 600 mm and some other areas receive 3000 mm annual rainfall. The aforesaid conclusions are based on rainfall data of 35 years (1973-74 to 2007-08). Central part of the basin receives less rainfall, Indravati, Pranahita, and Sabari receive more rainfall that causes floods in the basin. Most of the years, the basin receives high rainfall in less duration causing floods.

Yield: Water resources assessment of the Godavari basin was carried out by CWC in 1993 using the observed flow at Polavaram of 1967-68 to 1984-85. Based on this data, CWC assessed the average yield of the basin as 110.54 BCM (3903.68 TMC). As per Joint Report of NRSC and CWC titled “Assessment of Water Resources at basin Scale Using Space Input” of December, 2011, the average yield of the basin based on 18 years series of 1990-91 to 2007-08 is 113.09 BCM (3993.74 TMC). Further based on this 18- year series, the 75% dependable yield of the basin is assessed as 88.39 BCM (3121.46 TMC).

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(Source: WAPCOS) Table -01: Salient features of Godavari basin Location Latitude: 16°19’ to 22°34’ North Longitude: 73°24’ to 83°04’ East Total drainage area of the Basin 3,12,812 Sq.km State Area in Sq.km Percentage (%) Maharashtra 152,199 48.66 Telangana 62,150 19.87 Andhra Pradesh 11,048 3.53 Chhattisgarh 33,434 10.69 Madhya Pradesh 31,821 10.17 Odisha 17,752 5.67 Karnataka 4,405 1.41 Puducherry 3 0.001 Total Length of the River 1465 km Length in Telangana & AP 772 km * Average Yield 113.09 BCM * 75% dependable Yield 88.39 BCM * Major part of rainfall Southwest monsoon period (July-Sept.) * Average Annual rainfall 1110 mm Climate Tropical

* Source: http://cwc.gov.in/sites/default/files/wra-report-final-nrsc-cwc.pdf

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1.4 ALLOCATION OF GODAVARI WATER TO BASIN STATES.

Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) headed by Justice R. S. Bachawat was constituted by the Government of India on 10th April, 1969. GWDT submitted its report and decision in July, 1980. This decision included series of agreements concluded among the party States. The details of the inter-State agreements as included in the decisions of the GWDT and some further agreements, indicating the allocations of Godavari water to basin States, are tabulated in Table-03. GWDT, through series of agreements, allocated water to five basin States namely Maharashtra, Karnataka, erstwhile AP, erstwhile MP and Odisha. After reorganisation of erstwhile AP into the States of AP and Telangana, shares of erstwhile AP in Godavari water have not been reallocated to the States of AP and Telangana so far.

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Table-02:Sub-basins of Godavari Basin Elevation of Catchment Length Sub- Basin source Area in (km) (MSL) Sq. km Upper Godavari (G1) 1067 675 33,502 Pravara (G2) 1050 208 6,537 Purna (G3) 838 373 15,579 Manjira (G4) 823 724 30,881 Middle Godavari (G5) 323 328 17,189 Manair (G6) 533 225 13,106 Penganga (G7) 686 676 23,854 Wardha (G8) 777 483 24,016 Pranhita (G9) 640 721 61,819 Lower Godavari (G10) 107 462 24,963 Indravati (G11) 914 535 40,939 Sabari (G12) 1372 418 20,427 3,12,812

Source: http://www.cwc.gov.in/kgbo/about_godavri_basin

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Table -03: Erstwhile MP Maharashtra Karnataka Erstwhile AP Orissa Remarks Sub-basin Allocation to the States of erstwhile MP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, erstwhile AP and Orissa as per GWDT GWDT decision u/s Paithan, Siddheswar and Nizamsagar decision G-1 & Upper Nil All water up to Nil Nil Nil Annexure II G-2 Godavari Paithan dam of Annexure and A. Pravara G-3 Purna Nil All water up to Nil Nil Nil Siddheswar dam G-4 Manjira Nil 22 TMC+ 13.10TMC+1.17TMC+ 58TMC+ Nil Annexure I sanctioned or existing utilisation as 4TMC and II of cleared utilisation as on 17.09.1975 Annexure A. on 06.10.1975 Allocation to the States of erstwhile-MP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, erstwhile AP and Orissa as per GWDT GWDT decision and subsequent agreement d/s Paithan, Siddheswar and Nizamsagar and U/s of decision Pochampad G-1 & Upper and Nil 60TMC (includes Nil Entire balance Nil Annexure II G-5 Middle utilisation of 3.93 water upto of Annexure Godavari TMC from Lendi Pochampad A and IS G-3 Purna Nil project and 2.74 Nil dam including Nil agreement of TMC from Babhali 2.43 TMC 2003 on Lendi barrage) from Lendi project. G-4 Manjira Nil +sanctioned or 2.5 TMC projectt Nil Annexure I of cleared utilisation as Annexure C. on 06.10.1975 Total Nil 80 TMC+ all water 16.77 TMC + existing 62 TMC + Nil G-1 to upto 2 projects + utilisation as on entire balance G-5 sanctioned or 17.09.1975 water upto cleared utilisation as Pochampad on 06.10.1975

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Sub-basin Erstwhile MP Maharashtra Karnataka Erstwhile AP Orissa Remarks Allocation to the States of erstwhile MP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, erstwhile AP and Orissa GWDT as per GWDT decision d/s Pochampad (*Utilisation from existing, under construction and decision proposed schemes/ Projects (as on 6/10/1975)) G-5 Middle Nil 0.4TMC (*) Nil Remaining Nil Clause I of Godavari water Annexure B. G-6 Manair Nil Nil Nil All water Nil Clause II of Annexure B. G-7 Penganga Nil All waters up to Nil Share in Lower Nil Clause III of Lower Penganga Penganga Annexure B project site and project and two project sites Remaining on its water tributaries+9TMC (*)

G-8 Wardha (9TMC+1TMC) (All water upto Nil Remaining Nil Clause IV of * Tulana project on water Annexure B Wardha and 3 project sites on tributaries + 26 TMC from D/S of aforesaid project sites).*

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Sub-basin Erstwhile MP Maharashtra Karnataka Erstwhile AP Orissa Remarks G-9 Pranahita (All waters up to 15 project (8.31TMC from Bagh Nil Remaining Ni (i)Clause V of sites and 14 TMC d/s of these and Mahajantola dam water Annexure B (ii) sites in Kanhan sub-basin) *, project in Bagh sub- Agreement of all waters from Dhuti weir basin, 8TMC from 1964 between across Wainganga and up to Bawanthadi project in erstwhile MP 12 project sites on tributaries Bawanthadi sub-basin and of Wainganga d/s of Dhuti and 30 TMC in Pench Maharashtra on Weir in Wainganga and Bagh sub-valley, 15TMC Pench and sub-basin, 3.67 TMC up to each in Kanhan and Bagh projects Bagh and Mahajantola dam Wainganga sub-basin (iii) Agreement projects in Bagh sub- respectively from the dated basin,13TMC from and up to territory of earstwhile 31/01/1975 Bawanthadi project in MP as regulated flow, between Bawanthadi sub-basin and 30 all waters up to erstwhile MP & TMC up to Pench project in Gosikhurd project on Maharashtra on Pench sub-valley+59 TMC(*) Wainganga and 16 Bawanthadi d/s of the aforesaid project project sites on and Kaliasarar sites tributaries of (Mahajantola) Wanganga joining d/s dam. of Gosikhurd and u/s of inter-State boundary with Telangana and/or its tributaries and 41 TMC(*)from the area d/s of aforesaid 16 project sites

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Sub-basin Erstwhile MP Maharashtra Karnataka Erstwhile AP Orissa Remarks

G-10 Lower All waters upto 6 project 1TMC (*), 14 21 TMC for Remaining Nil Clause (VI) of Godavari sites in Taliperu sub-basin TMC for utilisation in water including Annexure B , +9TMC (*) from the utilisation in Krishna basin a maximum of Clause 7 of catchment d/s of aforesaid Krishna basin out of diversion 85 TMC from Annexure -1 of project sites out of diversion of 80 TMC Inchampalli, 45 Annexure-C of 80 TMC from TMC for and Annexure- from Polavaram utilisation in 1 of Annexure- Polavaram u/s area of E. Nagarjuna sagar out of diversion of 80 TMC from Polavaram. G-11 Indravati 273 TMC upto (34TMC u/s+7 Nil Remaining 91 TMC ( 85 Clause III of Bhopalpatnam-I HE project TMC d/s) water TMC Annexure-IV site (*) which includes 47.8 Bhopalpatnam Utilisation + 6 of Annexure-A, TMC contribution from *+ evoperation TMC Clause VII of Orrisa territory + all waters loss of 8.25 evaporation Annexure B upto 4 project sites on TMC from losses) from and F and tributary of Indravati below Bandia, Kotri- Upper Indravati agreement Bhopalpatnam- Nibra and Project in dated I+19TMC(*)from the Nagur-II HE normal year, 31.01.1975 on tributary d/s of aforesaid projects. 65.2 TMC(204- Bandia, Kotri- project sites + evoperation 47.8-91)from Nibra and loss of 8.25 TMC from the basin area Nagur-II HE Bandia, Kotri- Nibra and d/s of Upper projects. Nagur-II HE projects. Indravati Project

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Sub-basin Erstwhile MP Maharashtra Karnataka Erstwhile AP Orissa Remarks G-12 Sabari All waters on Nil Nil Remaining All water above Clause VIII tributaries of Sabari water common boundary of Annexure d/s of Common point+ all water up to 6 B, Clause II Boundary point from project sites on of Annexure 12 project sites+18 tributaries of Sabari D TMC(*)+evaporation having origin in and losses from power Odisha+(40TMC from Annexure F. project limited to 10 d/s of aforesaid four TMC projects+27TMC from main Sabari from common boundary)*+evaporation losses from power projects limited 10 TMC Total – 466.92 TMC*+ All 216.96 21TMC 130 TMC+ 233.2 TMC (*) + All G-5 to G- water up to 50 TMC*+ All All water of water up to 6 projects 12 projects sites* water up to 24 Maner+share sites and above common projects sites* in Lower boundary point in Penganga Sabari. project+ remaining water of 7 other sub- basins.

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CHAPTER-2 APEX COUNCIL AND THE BOARD

2.1 THE ANDHRA PRADESH REORGANISATION ACT, 2014

The APRA, 2014 was passed by Parliament for reorganisation of the erstwhile State of Andhra Pradesh into the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Act was published on 1st March, 2014 and became effective since then. Part IX of the Act deals with Management and Development of Water Resources of the successor States which inter alia provides for constitution of River Management Board and Apex Council for supervising the functioning of the Board. Part-IX of the Act is reproduced and placed as Annexure–I.

2.2 APEX COUNCIL

In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 84 of the APRA, 2014, the Central Government constituted the Apex Council on 2nd June, 2014 with Union Minister of Water Resources as Chairperson and Chief Ministers of the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as Members. The Notification containing the constitution of the Apex Council as published in the Gazette of India is at Annexure – II. The functions of the Apex Council in relation to GRMB are as under: Function • Supervision of the functioning of GRMB;

• Planning & Approval of proposals for construction of new projects, if any, based on Godavari river water, after getting the proposal appraised and recommended by the Board and by the CWC, wherever required;

• Resolution of any dispute amicably arising out of the sharing of Godavari river waters through negotiations and mutual agreement between the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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The incumbents to the posts of Chairperson and Members of the Apex Council during the year were as under:

1 Chairperson Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Water Resources, 01-04-2019 to 30-05-2019 RD & GR Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, 31-05-2019 to 31-03-2020 Union Minister of Jal Shakti 2 Member Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief 01-04-2019 to 29-05-2019 Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief 30-05-2019 to 31-03-2020 Minister of Andhra Pradesh 3 Member Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao 01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020 Chief Minister of Telangana

2.3 GODAVARI RIVER MANAGEMENT BOARD In exercise in this aspect of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (4) and (5) of Section 85 of the APRA, 2014 (No. 6 of 2014), the Central Government through Gazette Notification dated 28th May, 2014 constituted the Godavari River Management Board for the administration, regulation, maintenance and operation of such projects on Godavari river, as may be notified by the Central Government from time to time, consisting of the following:

An officer of the level of Additional Secretary to the Chairperson Government of India from the Central Water Engineering (Group 'A') Service Two members, to be nominated by each of the successor Members States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, of which one shall be the technical member not below the rank of Chief Engineer and the other administrative member to represent the concerned States One expert from the Central Power Engineering (Group 'A') Service Member

An Officer not below the rank of Chief Engineer from the Central Member Secretary Water Engineering (Group 'A') Service

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The Notification containing the constitution of the Board as published in the Gazette of India is at Annexure – III. The incumbents to the posts of Chairman and Members of GRMB during the year were as under:

Shri R. K. Jain 01.04.2019 –28.10.2019 1 Chairman Shri J. Chandrashekhar Iyer 28.11.2019 –31.03.2020

2 Member Secretary Shri B. P. Pandey 01.04.2019 –31.03.2020

3 Expert Member Shri C. Venkata Subbaiah 01.04.2019 –31.03.2020 Shri Shashi Bhushan kumar Secretary to WRD 01.04.2019 –31.05.2019 Administrative Member

4 nominated by Govt. of Shri Aditya Nath Das, Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary, 01.06.2019 -31.03.2020 WRD Shri Somesh Kumar

Administrative Member Special Chief Secretary to 01.04.2019 –31.03.2020 5 nominated by Govt. of Govt

Telangana

Shri M. Venkateswara Rao 01.04.2019–31.12.2019 Technical Member Engineer-in-Chief, WRD 6 nominated by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Shri C. Narayana Reddy 01.01.2020-31.03.2020 Engineer-in-Chief, WRD Technical Member Shri C. Muralidhar 7 nominated by Govt. of Engineer-in-Chief, I & 01.04.2019 –31.03.2020 Telangana CAD

GRMB is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Central Government. The headquarters of GRMB is at Hyderabad in the State of Telangana in accordance with Section 85(2) of Part IX of APRA, 2014.

2.4 FUNCTIONS OF GRMB As per sub-section (8) of Section 85 of APRA-2014, functions of the GRMB shall include: (a) the regulation of supply of water from the projects to the successor States having regard to –

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(i) Awards granted by the Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956; (ii) Any agreement entered into or arrangement made covering the Government of existing State of Andhra Pradesh and any other State or Union territory; (b) the regulation of supply of power generated to the authority in charge of the distribution of power having regard to any agreement entered into or arrangement made covering the Government of the existing State of Andhra Pradesh and any other State or Union territory; (c) the construction of such of the remaining on-going or new works connected with the development of the water resources projects relating to the rivers or their tributaries through the successor States as the Central Government may specify by notification in the Official Gazette; (d) making an appraisal of any proposal for construction of new projects on Godavari river and giving technical clearance, after satisfying that such projects do not negatively impact the availability of water as per the awards of the Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 for the projects already completed or taken up before the appointed day; and (e) Such other functions as the Central Government may entrust to it on the basis of the principles specified in the Eleventh Schedule of the APRA, 2014.

2.5 THE ELEVENTH SCHEDULE The Eleventh Schedule of APRA, 2014, covers the principles governing the functioning of the River Management Board and is enclosed as Annexure - IV.

2.6 THE TWELFTH SCHEDULE Section 92 under Part X of APRA, 2014 provides that principles, guidelines, directions and orders issued by the Central Government on matters included in schedule-XII shall be implemented by the successor States. The Twelfth Schedule is enclosed as Annexure - V.

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2.7 JURISDICTION

As per the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 87 of APRA, 2014, the Board shall ordinarily exercise jurisdiction on Godavari river in regard to any of the projects over headworks (barrages, dams, reservoirs, regulating structures), part of canal network and transmission lines necessary to deliver water or power to the States concerned, as may be notified by the Central Government, having regard to the awards, if any, made by the Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. As per sub- Section (2) of section 87 of APRA, 2014 if any question arises as to whether the Board has jurisdiction under sub-section (1) over any project, the same shall be referred to the Central Government for decision thereon. During the year, no water resources/hydropower project has been brought under the jurisdiction of the Board.

In the inter-State meeting held in January 2020 under the chairmanship of Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS at New Delhi, Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR has observed that since considerable time has passed since the AP Reorganisation Act became effective in 2014, it is high time that jurisdiction of the Board is notified. After detailed discussions, it was decided that the matter would be placed before the Apex Council for decision.

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CHAPTER-3 BOARD OFFICE

3.1 OFFICE OF GRMB The affairs of Board are governed by the following officers posted by the Central Government. (i) Chairperson (ii) Member Secretary (iii) Expert Member and (iv) Member GRMB is headed by the Chairperson who is vested with the administrative and financial powers for smooth functioning of the Board. Chairperson is assisted by Member Secretary, Expert Member and Member (in the office of the Board). Member Secretary, is in-charge of the supervision of Board’s administration and financial matters. The Expert Member is responsible to look after the power related matters. The Member in the office of the Board is responsible for technical matters.

The structure of GRMB office under Member Secretary, Member and Expert Member is as follows:

(i) Administration and Finance Unit under Member Secretary 1. Administration and Coordination Division 2. Finance Division (ii) Technical Unit under Member 1. Water Management Division 2. Appraisal Division (iii) Power Division under Expert Member

Section 86(1) of APRA, 2014 provides that the Board shall employ such staff as it may consider necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions and such staff shall, at the first instance, be appointed on deputation from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of Telangana in equal proportion and absorbed permanently in the Board. In pursuance of said section, Board has created 24 posts to be filled on deputation basis in technical, secretarial and Administrative categories.

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Member Secretary, Expert Member and Member in GRMB are assisted by Superintending Engineer/ Executive Engineer level officers. Allied duties and functions are grouped under respective units and each unit is divided into divisions, headed by Executive Engineer/ Deputy Director (F). The Executive Engineers/ Deputy Director (F) are supported by the officers of the level of Dy. Executive Engineer, Assistant Executive Engineer, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Sr. Assistant and Jr. Assistant. The supporting officers/ staff from the level of Superintending Engineer to Assistant Executive Engineer and Ministerial staff are deployed on deputation/on duty/ informal basis from the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The existing strength of the supporting officers/ staff during the year is given below: Deputation Informal (i) Officials/Staff from GoAP 12 3 (ii) Officials/Staff from GoTS 8 0 (iii) Officials/Staff from CWC, GoI 0 1 Total 20 4

5 MTS and 3 drivers, 1 computer operator, 1 senior accountant hired in the previous financial years continued to work during the financial year 2019-20 on outsourcing basis. 2 new drivers were hired as replacement / on outsourcing basis. The organisation chart and staff position of the Board as on 31.03.2020 are appended at Annexure- VI and Annexure – VII respectively.

3.2 TRANSFERS / POSTINGS / RETIREMENT OF GRMB OFFICERS The following officers were transferred to / from GRMB during the year 2019-20:

Name of the Officer (Shri/ Smt.) Date Remarks Shri R.K. Jain, Chairperson 28.10.2019 Transferred to CWC (HQ) Joined in GRMB on transfer Shri J. Chandrashekhar Iyer, 28.11.2019 from DoWR, RD &GR, MoJS, Chairperson New Delhi. Shri G. V. S. Tirupathi Raju, DD 18.12.2019 Joined in GRMB from GoAP. (Finance)

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CHAPTER-4 MEETINGS OF APEX COUNCIL AND BOARD 4.1 ISSUES RAISED FOR CONSIDERATION OF APEX COUNCIL Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, MoJS conveyed in September, 2019 that it desires to convene the next meeting of Apex Council shortly and requested GRMB & KRMB on 27.09.2019 to submit the Agenda Points by 04.10.2019 for the meeting. GRMB furnished the following Agenda points: 1. Jurisdiction of GRMB - Notification of Projects under Section 84 (3) (i) of APRA, 2014 (see para 2.7). 2. Appraisal of new projects under Section 84 (3) (ii) and para No.7 of the Eleventh Schedule of APRA, 2014 (see para 7.5).

In the Inter-State meeting held on 21.01.2020 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS at New Delhi, the above two agenda items were discussed in detail and it was decided that the matter would be placed before the Apex Council for decision. Accordingly,States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were requested to submit Agenda points for the next meeting of Apex Council for which representatives of both the States have agreed and also stated that Chairperson would be approached thereafter for suitable date and time for the meeting.

As no agenda point was submitted by the states, meeting of the Apex Council could not be held.

4.2 BOARD MEETINGS The 8th Meeting of GRMB was held on 09.08.2019 under the chairmanship of Shri R. K. Jain, Chairperson, GRMB at Hyderabad. The important matters taken up by the Board during the meeting are summarized below:

• Expenditure details of the Board Office during the FY 2018-19. • Budget Estimate for FY 2019-20 amounting to ₹ 7.00 Crores. • Enhancement of delegation of financial powers to Member Secretary from Rs.10.00 lakh to Rs.20.00 lakh. • Revision of GRMB Recruitment Rules-2017 modifying certain clauses of GRMB Recruitment Rules approved earlier in 6th Board Meeting.

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• Details of approved projects to be submitted by State Governments in Godavari Basin along with copies of approvals. • Power Scheduling by APGENCO from Upper and Lower Sileru Hydroelectric Projects. • Interlinking of Godavari and Pennar rivers in Phase-I through pumps being installed at Chintalapudi LIS and pumps installed at Pattiseema LIS. • Incorporation of appropriate safeguards from the back water effect of Polavaram water. • Submission of DPR of New Projects taken up by the State of Telangana in violation of APRA, 2014. • Issues on modernization of Peddavagu Medium Irrigation Project.

8TH MEETING OF THE BOARD AT CONFERENCE HALL, GRMB, HYDERABAD

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CHAPTER-5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND COORDINATION MATTERS

5.1 ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS Administration and Coordination Division of the Board is responsible for the establishment, and administrative matters of the officers and staff working in GRMB. The Division handles matters such as filling up of posts by deputation/ OD basis, amendment of Recruitment Rules, processing of all types of leaves, correspondence with the Ministry and both the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the administrative & establishment matters, website and e-Governance matters.

The Division also deals with the matters such as procurement, maintenance of office equipment & stationeries, e-Procurement, arrangement of meetings and preparation of minutes of the meeting, awareness programmes entrusted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti like Swachhta Pakhwada, office maintenance, Parliamentary Standing Committee matters and Parliamentary matters, implementation of RTI Act etc.

5.2 GRMB WORKING MANUAL The Board Office prepared a modified draft of the Working Manual keeping in view the observations of GoTS in consultation with officials of KRMB Office so that there is similarity between Working Manuals of the two Boards. The working manual was placed in the 8th Board meeting of GRMB held on 9th August, 2019 for approval. Members from both the State Governments suggested that the Working Manual may be taken up in a separate combined meeting of both the Boards as it requires detailed deliberations. The Board agreed to take up the matter in a separate combined meeting of both the Boards. In the discharge of its assigned functions, the Board has exercised the powers under Section 88 of the APRA, 2014 to make regulations consistent with the Act.

5.3 WEBSITE OF GRMB The website of GRMB was hosted successfully on 7th June, 2017 under the guidance of National Informatics Centre (NIC) at NIC with the domain name (http://grmb.gov.in ) and is operational since then. It is maintained by NIC, Hyderabad.The website gives an

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overall view of GRMB like constitution, organisation and functions, Agreements, Acts & Awards related to water sharing in Godavari basin, Annual Reports, location details of the office of GRMB, circulars of GRMB, photographs of important events, RTI, Citizen’s Charter etc. The data of projects in Godavari basin in the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is being entered by the concerned officials of the States thus developing the data bank of the projects.

5.4 PAYMENT OF LEAVE SALARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION FOR SANCTION OF LEAVE BY CONTROLLING OFFICER IN GRMB SUBJECT TO BALANCE OF LEAVE, BEFORE FORMAL SANCTION OF LEAVE BY GOAP/ GOTS (ADMIN): The above issue was placed in 8th Board meeting for consideration.

Member Secretary informed that sanction of leaves like EL, HPL, Child Care Leave, Special Leaves of the employees working in GRMB on deputation are dealt with by their respective HoDs / Unit officers in the respective State Governments. Sometimes inordinate delay is being experienced in receiving leave sanctions. To avoid hardship to the employees on account of late sanction of leave, the leave salary is being paid to the deputationists availing leave based on the recommendation for sanction of leave by controlling officer in GRMB without waiting for the formal sanction from the State Governments. After due deliberations, it was decided that the Board Office should submit the proposal by a letter to both the State Governments in this regard so that a considered view can be taken by them on the same. Accordingly, a proposal has been communicated to the State Governments and reminders have been sent. However, comments/views from State Governments are awaited.

5.5 e-GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES e-Governance is the application of information and communication technologies to raise the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability of informational and transactional exchanges within government; between government and govt. agencies of National, State, Municipal and Local levels, citizens and businesses and to empower citizens through access & use of information. Some of the initiatives of e- Governance which were adopted by GRMB during the FY: 2018-19 and continued in 2019-20 are briefly given below:

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RTI Online: A web portal ‘RTI Online’ with URL https://rtionline.gov.in was launched in the FY 2018-19. This is a facility for the Indian citizens to file RTI applications and first appeals online and also to make payment of RTI fees online. It is an initiative by DoP &T, Government of India. Superintending Engineer, GRMB and Member Secretary, GRMB have been designated as Nodal officer & CPIO and the First Appellate Authority (FAA) respectively for RTI online in respect of GRMB. The RTI applications received through online are disposed through online https://rtionline.gov.in/RTIMIS Portal and Dak as well. Further, the RTI applications received through Dak are dispatched through Dak only. During the year 2019-20, 20 applications were received. GRMB furnished the required information to all the applicants timely adhering to the provisions of the RTI Act.

e-Office: The Government of India, in recognition of the long felt need for efficiency in government processes and service delivery mechanisms, has included e-Office as a core Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).

For implementation of e-Office in GRMB, Nodal officer has been nominated and communicated to the Ministry. The gov.in mail Ids for the officials of GRMB were created and are in use. A note on status of e-Office implementation in GRMB and requirement of funds was prepared and sent to Ministry.

GeM: Government has created one stop Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to facilitate online procurement of common use goods & services required by various government departments / organizations / Public sector undertakings. GeM enhances transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement. It also provides the tools of e-bidding and reverse e-auction as well as demand aggregation to facilitate the users in government organisations to achieve the best value for the money. GRMB procures office stationery and consumables through government procurement online website named government e-Marketplace (GeM).

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LIMBS: Legal Information Management & Briefing System (LIMBS) is a web based portal created with an objective to handle all cases pending in various Courts / Tribunals as a part of the e-Governance initiative. Once completed, information relating to all Court / Tribunal cases being handled by various Ministries / Departments and other organisations of the Government of India will be available on a single web-based online application. GRMB is entering all the Court cases in online LIMBS website thus maintaining the status of the cases online.

5.6 CITIZEN’S / CLIENT’S CHARTER (CCC) GRMB prepared CCC including all the necessary components of CCC to address the grievances of the citizens / clients. A copy of the same is placed under the tab ‘Citizens Corner’ of the GRMB website and has been updated from time to time.

5.7 REVISED GRMB RECRUITMENT RULES, 2017 The GRMB Recruitment Rules, 2017 which were earlier approved by the Board in the its 6th meeting held on 12.12.2017 were modified in the 8th meeting of GRMB held on 09.08.2019 and were termed as GRMB Revised Recruitment Rules, 2019. The modifications made in the Revised Recruitment Rules are given here under: a) The initial period of deputation for the State Governments staff in GRMB has been provided as two (2) years, extendable by two (2) more years on the request of Board Office. b) The minimum experience in relevant field for the post of Executive Engineer has been reduced to 03 years, instead of 06 years. c) The minimum left-over service till superannuation shall be at least one year as on date of joining in GRMB in the grade of Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, Deputy executive Engineer, Assistant Executive Engineer.

As there was no recruitment rule for the post of Superintending Engineer, the same was made in the 8th meeting of the Board.

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CHAPTER-6 FINANCIAL MATTERS

6.1 FUNDS FOR THE BOARD Section 86 (2) of the APRA, 2014 provides that Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and Govt. of Telangana shall at all times provide the necessary funds to the Board to meet all expenses required for the discharge of its functions and such amounts shall be apportioned between the States concerned in such proportion as the Central Government may, having regard to the benefits to each of the said States, specify. In the 5th meeting of the Board held on 21st July, 2017, the issue of budgetary fund to the office of GRMB was discussed and the Board approved the sharing of budget allocation on 50:50 basis by both the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Accordingly, both the State Governments are required to provide funds to the Board in equal share as per the Budget Estimate approved by the Board.

In the 8th meeting of the Board the Budget Estimate for FY 2019-20 amounting to ₹ 7.00 Cr approved by the Board on 17.01.2019 through circulatory note was placed before the Board along with availability of funds with GRMB Office and year-wise contribution of funds by each State. Member Secretary informed that the amount available with the Board Office at the starting of the current FY i.e. 2019-20 is ₹6.037 Cr as against the approved Budget of ₹ 7.00 Cr for FY 2019-20. Taking into contributions made by each State so far, an amount of ₹ 1.32 Cr needs to be provided by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in order to make the contributions from both the States equal. The Member from GoAP informed that the process of depositing an amount of ₹ 1.16 Cr into the Board’s bank account has been initiated and assured that the said amount will be deposited within a month. However, GoAP could not deposit Rs.1.16 Cr to GRMB account during the year, nor any fund was received from GoTS during the year.The statement showing the status of receipt and actual expenditure incurred by the Board during 2019-20 is given at Annexure – VIII.

6.2 PROCUREMENT GRMB procures all necessary items through government e-Marketplace (GeM) and local market. The major items procured during the FY 2019-20 were computer accessories and consumables and 02 laptops.

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6.3 DELEGATION OF FINANCIAL POWERS TO MEMBER SECRETARY In the 8th meeting of GRMB held on 9th August 2019, the Board approved the proposal to enhance financial powers delegated to Member Secretary from the existing ₹ 10.00 lakh to ₹ 20.00 lakh in each case and also empower the Chairman to delegate financial powers to Member Secretary or any other officer in GRMB as per requirement. Necessary orders were accordingly issued in this regard.

6.4 AUDIT Auditing of accounts for FY 2016-17 and 2017-18 by C & AG empanelled Chartered Accountant Shri Chakrapani remained under correspondence. In the meantime, accounts of the GRMB were audited by the office of the Principal Director of Audit, Scientific Department, Chennai (Unit of C & AG) up to 2018-19. Financial statements like Balance Sheets, Receipts & Payment statements, Income and Expenditure Statements for the FY 2014-15 to 2018-19 were prepared and sent to audit party. Final comments of audit party on annual accounts and financial statements are yet to be received despite reminders.

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CHAPTER-7 TECHNICAL MATTERS

7.1 DETAILS OF PROJECTS IN GODAVARI BASIN As a follow-up action on 7th meeting of the Board held on 03.07.2018, GRMB requested both the States to submit details of all completed and ongoing approved projects along with copies of approvals by the competent authority. CWC furnished the Notes submitted to the Advisory Committee of MoJS, DoWR, RD & GR (TAC) in respect of 29 irrigation projects (6 Major and 23 Medium) in Godavari basin. List of projects of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States accepted by the said committee in Godavari basin has been compiled and is at Annexure-IX and X respectively

In the 8th meeting of the Board held in August, 2019, Members of both the States agreed to provide the details of completed and ongoing projects along with approvals of the competent authority, whatever is available with them in Godavari basin, within three months i.e. latest by November, 2019. As a follow-up action GRMB requested both the States in November, 2019 to submit the requisite details. However, no response to these from either of the States is received. GRMB requested KGBO, CWC in February, 2020, in regard to furnishing details of approved projects in Godavari basin in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The information in regard to Telangana State has partially been received. In March, 2020, GRMB requested Chief Engineer, Monitoring (Central), CWC, , Maharashtra State to furnish the list of completed and ongoing projects of Maharashtra State in Godavari basin. The Director, Monitoring, CWC, Nagpur, Maharashtra State in turn requested Principal Secretary, WRD, Govt of Maharashtra through a letter with copy marked to VIDC, Nagpur and MIDC, Aurangabad to provide requisite information. No information has been received so far.

7.2 RE-ALLOCATION OF SHARE OF ERSTWHILE STATE OF AP IN GODAVARI WATER BETWEEN AP & TS As per the minutes of the inter-State meeting held on 15.02.2018 under the chairmanship of Secretary, MoWR, RD & GR at New Delhi, it was decided that Chairman, CWC will look into the matter of re-allocation of share of erstwhile State of AP in Godavari water. Accordingly, CWC requested GRMB to arrange and provide the requisite data from the concerned State Governments or project authorities.

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GRMB requested both the party States to provide information as desired by CWC for starting the process of re-allocation. No data was provided by both States. GRMB furnished to CWC the information related to water availability at different locations in Godavari basin and the details of the projects approved by TAC and also informed CWC about the stand of GoTS on the issue. The issue was further discussed in the inter-State meeting held on 21.01.2020 under the chairmanship of Secretary DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS at New Delhi. In this meeting Special Chief Secretary, WRD, GoAP emphasized the need for evolving operation protocol for projects by the Board, if required, with the help of CWC and another technical organisation. Chairman, GRMB emphasized the need for deciding the share of both the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the share of erstwhile State of AP in Godavari water. Representative of GoTS stated that as there are no joint projects between the States of AP and Telangana in Godavari basin, there appears no need for such exercise as stated by Chairman, GRMB.

7.3 INSTALLATION OF TELEMETRY STATION IN GODAVARI BASIN Installation of Telemetry stations in Godavari basin has been under discussion in the meetings of the Board and also under correspondence with the States. In 8th meeting of the Board held in August, 2019, after deliberations, it was agreed to install Telemetry stations initially at all inter-State border points in Godavari basin. Accordingly, internal studies were initiated in this regard.

7.4 CORRESPONDENCE ON APPRAISAL OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS For discharging the functions of the Board as per provisions of the APRA, 2014, GRMB has repeatedly requested both the Governments of AP and TS to provide DPRs of the new projects of their respective States. Project-wise brief status on irrigation projects is given in the following paras:

7.4.1 SITA RAMA LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME (TS) The issue of appraisal of DPR of Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Scheme on Godavari river has been under correspondence between CWC and GoTS since February, 2018.

In December, 2019 the PA(S) Directorate of CWC, duly enclosing the letters of GoAP, requested GRMB office to communicate the decision of GRMB and Apex Council on the DPR of the Project. In February, 2020, GRMB replied to CWC that GRMB would technically appraise the project as per APRA, 2014 once all volumes of

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DPR are received. In February, 2020 GRMB requested GoTS; (i) to reconcile the project-wise allocations/utilizations furnished by GoAP in May, 2018 and GoTS in August, 2018, (ii) to convey the apportionment of use of Godavari water between both the States even if in the form of adhoc arrangement for this financial year and (iii) to expedite compliance of CWC observations as well as that of GRMB. There has been no response from GoTS.

7.4.2 TUPAKULAGUDEM LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME (TS) GoAP, in August 2015, requested GRMB to furnish the comments/ views of GoTS on the above subject stating that the proposal is a new project and to take necessary action for obtaining the proposal of the said project. The matter remained under correspondence between GoAP, GoTS and GRMB since then. GoTS mentioned in June 2018 that “Construction of barrage on river Godavari at downstream of intake pump of JCR Devadula Lift Irrigation Project near Durgam Gutta, Gangaram (V), Eturunagaram (M), (D)” is the modified version of Kanthanapally Project taken up to reduce the submergence area and also submitted a brief note on P.V Narasimha Rao Kanthanapally Sujala Sravanthi Project Phase-I & Phase-II. GoTS, in December 2018, informed that “JCR Devadula Lift Irrigation Project (LIS)” is a separate ongoing project and there is no barrage under JCR Devadula LIS Project.

In July 2019, the PA(S) Directorate, CWC, enclosed a copy of the letter of Govt. of Chhattisgarh for views/comments of GRMB. In August, 2019, GRMB informed to CWC that i) GoTS has not furnished any DPR to GRMB for appraisal as the project is being treated by them as ongoing project and ii) as per GoTS, it is the modified version of Kanthanapally Project taken up to reduce the submergence.

Subsequently, in August 2019, during visit of Chairman, GRMB to the Tupakulagudem barrage site the Project Engineers have furnished the following information.

(i) Tupakulagudem barrage is being constructed with top of gates at +85m envisaged in Kanthanapally LIS.

(ii) Keeping the FRL at this level will involve submergence in Chhattisgarh

(iii) To avoid submergence in Chhattisgarh, FRL is proposed to be kept at +83m till an agreement is made by GoTS with Govt of Chhattisgarh.

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7.4.3 PURUSHOTHAPATNAM LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT (AP) GoTS, in March 2017, requested GRMB to pass appropriate orders restraining GoAP from constructing Purushothapatnam LIS. GRMB, in the year 2018-19 has several times requested GoAP to furnish DPR for making technical appraisal. The DPR of Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Project was received in GRMB in May 2019 from GoAP. The DPR was examined and GoAP has been requested to modify the DPR complying with the observations of GRMB and resubmit. No revised DPR was received during the year.

7.4.4 MIDDLE KOLAB MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT (ODISHA) Technical clearance of the Middle Kolab Multipurpose Project of the Odisha State was accorded on 11.07.2018 by GRMB. ENC (Irrigation), GoTS requested GRMB in Nov, 2019 and in Jan 2020, to address to CWC, to ensure compliance of conditions mentioned while according technical clearance of this project before its acceptance by TAC. GRMB informed to GoTS in February, 2020 to take necessary follow-up action with CWC at their end as per the minutes of 8th meeting of the Board.

7.4.5 INTERLINKING OF GODAVARI AND PENNA RIVERS IN PHASE-I GoAP issued G.O.Ms No. 51 dated 13.06.2018 for interlinking of Godavari and Penna rivers in Phase-I through pumps being installed at Chintalapudi LIS and Pattiseema LIS. In the G.O. it is stated that proposed interlinking of Godavari and Penna rivers is in five Phases.

GoTS informed in August 2018 that the State of AP has neither approached GoI through the GRMB/ Apex Council as per Section 84/ 85 of APRA, 2014 nor has obtained in principle clearance from CWC. GoTS requested GRMB to instruct GoAP not to proceed further in execution of the interlinking project.

GRMB requested GoAP in October 2018 to submit their views/ comments along with the detailed status of execution of the project and final DPR of the project relevant to the above GO, which may assist to ascertain the envisaged scope of the proposed interlinking project and for its examination by GRMB under APRA, 2014. The matter was discussed in the 8th meeting of the Board held in Aug, 2019 wherein both the States informed that efforts are on to settle the issue mutually.

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7.4.6 PEDDAVAGU MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECT (TS)

GoAP, had informed GRMB that Peddavagu Medium Irrigation Project was constructed in the year 1981 across river Peddavagu in Lower Godavari to irrigate an ayacut of 16,000 acres. After bifurcation of the State of Andhra Pradesh, while the Project Site stands located in Telanagana State, ayacut of 2360 acres fall in the territory of Telangana State and 13,640 acres in the present State of Andhra Pradesh. These areas are being irrigated by the supplies from Peddavagu reservoir with a total utilization of 1.46 TMC. It has been proposed by GoAP to take up modernization work of the subject Peddavagu Medium Irrigation Project as the existing irrigation system is not able to cater the requirements of the command area. The works could not be taken up for want of clearance of the Govt. of Telangana. The issue was discussed in the 8th meeting of the Board held in Aug, 2019. ENC(I), GoTS advised ENC (I), GoAP to submit the updated proposal to GoTS afresh. In this regard, ENC(I), GoTS intimated GRMB that estimate for proposed modernization, for an amount Rs.78.26 Cr with SSR of 2019-20 has been prepared and submitted by the concerned Project Authority. Further, the Project Authority has been requested to get the proposal vetted by the WRD, GoAP. GRMB has facilitated expeditious exchange of communication between GoAP and GoTS towards early resolution of the matter.

7.4.7 DISCUSSION IN INTER-STATE MEETING ON APPRAISAL OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS The issue of submission of DPR of new irrigation projects by the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for appraisal by GRMB has been discussed in an inter-State meeting called by Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS on 21.01.2020. Minutes of the said meeting is enclosed as Annexure-XI. The views of the States and Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS are mentioned below. (i) Representative of GoTS stated that all the on-going Projects as on date of State bifurcation cannot be treated as “New Projects” since they were conceived and conceptualized in the undivided State of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. It was reiterated by them that no new projects have been taken up by GoTS which need to be apprised by GRMB in terms of provisions of section 84/85 of APRA, 2014”.

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(ii) Representative of GoAP opined that conceiving the project itself before the bifurcation the State cannot be considered as basis for treating a project as an existing project. Any project which was originally conceived with certain parameters but has undergone considerable change in scope, causing increased water demand and having negative impact to lower riparian States, must be approved afresh by GRMB/Apex Council.

(iii) Chairman, GRMB stated that any project involving change in project parameters resulting in change in nature and benefits such as culturalble command area, storage, increase in water utilization should be treated as new project.

(iv) Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS observed that any irrigation project which has not been techno-economically appraised by CWC and accepted by Technical Advisory Committee of DoWR, RD & GR should be considered as new project irrespective of the fact whether it was conceived before or after bifurcation of erstwhile A.P. He was of the view that all major, medium and multipurpose projects, where there is change in scope such as change in location of intake points, changes in alignment of canal distribution network, changes in size and geographical location of command area to be served, changes in storage, increase in water utilization etc., should be treated as new schemes irrespective of the status of construction of project for the purpose of appraisal. Further, the Secretary opined that, in addition to the above mentioned parameters from the angle of inter-State issues and hydrology of a project, the project need to be apprised by the respective Board. Further, appraisal has to be done by CWC also, before placing them to the Apex Council for approval as the Board does not have the requisite wherewithal in terms of technical wings.

(v) After detailed discussion, it was decided that the matter would be placed before the Apex Council for decision in this regard duly mentioning the views of both States and views of the DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS.

7.5. NEW PROJECTS TAKEN UP BY THE STATE OF TELANGANA IN VIOLATION OF APRA, 2014 The Govt. of A.P. had informed the Board Office that the State of Telangana is unilaterally proceeding with the construction of the following new projects envisaging utilization to the extent of 451.31 TMC without approval of GRMB, CWC and the Apex Council as provided in section 84(3)(ii) and 85(8)(d) of APRA,2014:

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(1) Kaleshwaram LIS =225 TMC (2) GLIS Phase III =22 TMC (3) Sita Rama LIS =70 TMC (4) Tupakulagudem = 100 TMC (5) Telangana Drinking Water Supply Project (TDWSP) =23.76 TMC (6) Barrages on Lower Penganga River (a) Rajupet (Bhimkund) =0.35 TMC (b) Chanaka-Korata = 5 TMC (c) Pimparad –Parsoda =1.2 TMC (7) Rammappa lake to diversion = 4 TMC They had further stated that these projects have not been cleared by the MoWR prior to the Reorganisation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. The above projects have neither been allocated any quantity of water by any Tribunal nor agreed by the riparian State of Andhra Pradesh by any inter-State agreement. The Board decided that GoTS will provide details of above projects to GRMB Office so that the same could be discussed in next meeting of the Board.

7.6. INCORPORATION OF APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS FROM THE BACK WATER EFFECT OF POLAVARAM WATER: GRMB has been requested by GoTS through its letter dated 15.03.2019 to address Authority (PPA) to incorporate appropriate safeguards from the back water effect of Polavaram Project because of peculiar features of Polavaram project i.e., high dead storage, successive floods, location of prominent/ historic places in the upstream areas of Telangana State. The PPA may also be requested to assess the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) afresh with latest data along with comprehensive back water studies with this PMF by a neutral agency like CWPRS, Pune. Further to the above study, for getting the accurate cross sections, entire Lidar based comprehensive study may be taken up. It will help in transparency and accuracy of inputs. The Chairman opined that since matter is sub-judice in court of law, it was not appropriate to discuss the same in the meeting. However, Member from GoAP mentioned that protection measures being taken by GoAP will be shared by them with GoTS. It was decided on the request of GoTS officials that the back water study done by CWC will be made available by PPA to GoTS.

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7.7. POWER SCHEDULING BY APGENCO FROM UPPER AND LOWER SILERU HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS:

After dissolution of the Committee (constituted vide Ministry of Power (MoP) letter dated 03.01.2018 for resolving issues related to power sector as a result of APRA, 2014), Telangana requested Ministry of Power to re-constitute the Committee duly involving GRMB in the Committee. GRMB Office was also requested to take up the matter with the MoP. Opinion of Member from Andhra Pradesh was sought in this regard by Chairman, GRMB for initiating the matter again. Engineer-in-Chief (I), WRD & Member, Andhra Pradesh sought time of one month for conveying their opinion for facilitating consultation with the concerned officials of their Government. Chairman, GRMB requested him to send response of GoAP within a month i.e., latest by 9th September, 2019, failing which it will be presumed that GoAP does not have any objection on re-constitution of the Committee and the matter will be taken up with the MoP for further necessary action accordingly.

As a consequence of decision taken in the 8th Board Meeting, matter was taken up with Andhra Pradesh to obtain confirmation for reconstituting the committee by Ministry of Power to resolve power sector related issues. As there has been no response from GOAP, the Ministry of Power has been requested to reconstitute the committee to address the Power sector related issues as per the APRA ,2014.

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CHAPTER-8 PARLIAMENTARY MATTERS, VIP REFERENCES & COURT CASES

8.1 PARLIAMENTARY MATTERS GRMB furnished material for reply for following 4 Rajya Sabha unstarred questions to the DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS during the year 2019-20 (i) Provisionally admitted Question Dy. No. S517 for answering on 26.06.2019 regarding “Pending issues between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana”. (ii) Provisionally admitted Starred/ Unstarred Question Dy.No.5709 for answering on 16.07.2019 regarding “Implementation of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014”. (iii) Provisionally admitted Starred/ Unstarred Question Dy. No. S144 on “Diversion of Godavari river to Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar” due for answering on 03.02.2020. (iv) Provisionally admitted Starred/ Unstarred Question Dy. No. U1357 on “Sharing of water of the Krishna and Godavari rivers between AP and Telangana” due for answering on 02.03.2020.

8.2 VIP REFERENCES / PMO REFERENCES During the year 2019-20, GRMB has submitted the reply to VIP References/PMO References after collecting information from the concerned.

• VIP reference from Shri Y. S. Avinash Reddy, MP(LS), Kadapa regarding transfer/deputation of one Sr. Asst to GRMB, for which relevant information has been sent to the concerned on 22-08-2019. • VIP reference from Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Railways & Commerce industries regarding status of ibid order in respect of GRMB organisation, for which the relevant information has been communicated to DoWR, RD & GR, MoJS on 22-08-2019. • 3 PMO references received from Shri Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Hon’ble MP (LS) regarding scam in executing the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project–, for which the relevant information has been communicated to GoI on 24.12.2019. GoTS furnished the reply on the above issue on 16.10.2019 and the same has been communicated to GoI.

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• Two VIP references from Dr.Thawarchand Gehlot, Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment regarding compensation of land in district, for which the relevant information has been communicated to GoI on 30.12.2019. GoTS furnished the reply on the above issue on 24.12.2019 and the same has been communicated to GoI. • PMO reference from Shri Dine Kahsyap, Ex MP, Bastar, Chattisgarh regarding not receiving Indravati water as per Agreements for which the relevant information has been communicated to Sr. Jt Commissioner (Pen. Riv. Wing), DoWR, RD& GR, MoJS, New Delhi.

• PMO reference in January, 2019 & March 2019 received from Ministry enclosing letter of Dr. V. Vasant Kumar, former Minister, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh regarding interlinking of rivers by way of Lift Irrigation in Andhra Pradesh. GRMB sent reply to the Director, Project Appraisal (S) Directorate, CWC, New Delhi on 05.04.2019. • PMO reference in September, 2019 from Shri Somu Veerraju, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Council & BJP National Executive Member, Andhra Pardesh requesting to furnish the comments regarding Purushothapatanam Pumping Scheme, which was utilizing infrastructure of Left Main Canal of Polavaram Irrigation Project. GRMB sent reply to this reference.

8.3 COURT CASES

Out of the 13 Court cases referred to the GRMB, affidavits stand filed in the High court of Telangana for 9 cases and High Court of Andhra Pradesh for 4 cases out of which one affidavit duly approved is yet to be filed by ASGI in the High Court of AP due to transfer of judicature. The list of Court cases of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States is tabulated below STATUS REPORT OF COURT CASES S.NO WP NO LIMBS NAME DATE OF ISSUES REMAR NO. OF THE FILING INVOLVED KS COURT 1 W.P No. 33541 313405 High 28.09.2016 Land Counter of 2016 and Court of Acquisition of Affidavit WPMP No. Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed 41422 of 2016 pradesh LIS & Matta Radha & 10 others

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S.NO WP NO LIMBS NAME DATE OF ISSUES REMAR NO. OF THE FILING INVOLVED KS COURT 2 W.P No. 34018 314691 High 28.09.2016 Land Counter of 2016 and Court of Acquisition of Affidavit WPMP No. Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed 41963 of 2016 pradesh LIS & Rayapati Uma Nageswari & 5 others 3 W.P No. 33977 314667 High 28.09.2016 Land Counter of 2016 and Court of Acquisition of Affidavit WPMP No. Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed 41920 of 2016 pradesh LIS & Gannamaneni Sharada & 7 others 4 W.P No. 1303 314509 High 05.01.2017 Land Counter of 2017 and Court of Acquisition of Affidavit WPMP No. Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed 1446 of 2017 & pradesh LIS Nalluri Satyavathi & 85 others 5 W.P No. 9564 314813 High 15.03.2017 Land Counter of 2017 & Court of Acquisition of Affidavit Kasanna Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed Satyavathi & 2 pradesh LIS others 6 W.P No. 6935 315639 High 27.02.2017 Land Counter of 2017 and & Court of Acquisition of Affidavit Edpuganti Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed Satyavathi pradesh LIS 7 W.P No. 12760 315613 High 23.03.2017 Land Counter of 2017 & Court of Acquisition of Affidavit Devarapalli Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed Someswara Rao pradesh LIS & 55 others 8 W.P No. 26635 318047 High 07.08.2017 Land Counter of 2017 & Court of Acquisition of Affidavit Maddipati Andhra Chinthalapudi Filed Venkateswara pradesh LIS Rao & 31 others 9 W.P.No.30487 318069 High 07.09.2017 Land Para wise of 2017 & Court of Acquisition of replies Maddipati Andhra Chinthalapudi submitted Venkateswara pradesh LIS to SJC for Rao & 6 others vetting

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S.NO WP NO LIMBS NAME DATE OF ISSUES REMAR NO. OF THE FILING INVOLVED KS COURT

10 W.P No. 19410 318326 High 16.06.2017 Land Counter of 2017 & Sh. Court Acquisition of Affidavit Sunku Rajam Telangana Kaleswaram Filed LIS

11 W.P No. 27069 319060 High 08.08.2017 Land Counter of 2017 & Court Acquisition of Affidavit Gurrala Anand Telangana Kaleswaram Filed Reddy & 10 LIS thers 12 W.P No. 26421 318078 High 07.08.2017 Land Counter of 2017 & Court Acquisition of Affidavit Gandla Lakshmi Telangana Kaleswaram Filed & others LIS 13 W.P No. 5810 372932 High 27.02.2018 Land Counter of 2018 & Court Acquisition of Affidavit Gurrala Anand Telangana Kaleswaram Filed Reddy & others LIS

During the year 2019-20, GRMB has not filed any counter affidavit. .

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CHAPTER-9 STAFF WELFARE

9.1 COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE ON GENDER AND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

GRMB constituted Women Cell / Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in February, 2018 to address the complaints of women employees of GRMB against sexual harassment in the office of GRMB as provided under Section 4 of the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” (Act No. 14 of 2013). The committee has been reconstituted due to change in incumbency of Chairperson, Member, Member Secretary on 23-05-2019. The Committee is deemed to be the inquiring authority appointed by the disciplinary authority for the purpose of CSS (CCA) rules, 1965. The committee will examine the complaints made by women employees against sexual harassment. During the year 2019-20, there were no complaints from any women employees working in GRMB.

9.2 INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 5th International Yoga Day was organised in GRMB on 21st June, 2019 in pursuance of directions of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, MoJS. During the event, Yoga demonstration/ practice of Yoga asana by GRMB officers/ staff was observed under the guidance and supervision of a Yoga master.

Practice of Yoga asana on 5th International Yoga Day

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5th International Yoga Day organised by GRMB

9.3 WORLD NO - TOBACCO DAY

World No Tobacco Day was organised by GRMB officials on 31-05-2019 at the office premises by taking Integrity pledge which was administered by Member Secretary, GRMB to all the employees of GRMB to ensure the office premises / building is TOBACCO FREE.

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9.4 SWACHHTA HI SEVA

“Swachhta Hi Sewa”- Plastic free campaign was organised by GRMB during 11th September 2019 to 27th October 2019 at the office premises by taking Integrity pledge by officials of GRMB, to ensure high standard of cleanliness and hygienic work environment in office premises.

GRMB Officials at the event of Swach Hi Seva- Plastic Free Campaign (20-09-2019)

Awareness Campaign by GRMB officials at Jalasoudha entrance (24-09-2019)

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Plastic Free Awareness campaign at Metro Rally from errumanzil to punjagutta against station, Erramanzil (25-09-2019) Single use plastic (27-09-2019)

Awareness programme against plastic at Jalagam Vengala Rao Park, Hyderabad (01-10-2019) 9.5 HINDI PAKHWADA, 2019

Hindi Pakhwada, 2019 was organised in the office of GRMB from 3rd September 2019 to 16th September 2019 in accordance with Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Raj Bhasha, Order No. 1/14034/87-R.B. (K-1) dated 21.04.1987

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Officers / staff of GRMB at the event of Hindi Pakhwada- 2019

9.6 JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAN ( JSA )

Heavy dependence on ground water, years of deficient rains and disproportionate demand for water due to rapid population increase, urbanisation and industrialisation have put considerable stress on Water management in India. Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s impetus on Jal Sanchay, GoI launched the JSA to revive India back to a sustained system of Water conservation and efficient irrigation. JSA is a time bound water conservation campaign with a mission mode approach intended to improve conditions in around 1500 blocks that are drought affected, water stressed or over-exploited falling in 254 districts with water conservation related central programmes. Phase I of the JSA was carried out between July 1 and September 15, 2019 for all the States. For States/UTs with retreating monsoon namely; Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, and Puducherry, the campaign was carried out between October 2 and November 30, 2019.

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, MoJS is the Nodal department for the JSA campaign.

JSA teams were headed by Central Nodal Officers (of the rank of Joint Secretary in GoI), assisted by Block Nodal Officers (of the rank of Deputy Secretary in GoI) and Technical Nodal Officers (TNO) and other local government officials from the concerned departments.

7 officers from GRMB from the cadres of Executive Engineers and Deputy Executive Engineers were assigned the role of TNOs in the JSA team in 28 blocks (4 blocks each) spread over 5 districts of Telangana State and 1 district of Andhra Pradesh.

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These teams interacted with local district officials in all the 3 spells of field visits conducted in July, August and September 2019. The duration of each field visit was about 3 days. During field visits various activities in water conservation and Rain water harvesting were advocated as per the extent guidelines of the nodal department in the ministry.

The details of officers of GRMB nominated as TNOs and the blocks assigned to them are as under:

S.No Name of the officer & Blocks assigned District/State designation Shri/Smt

1 M. Ravi Kumar, Khairatabad, Musheerabad, Hyderabad, Superintending Marredpally, Nampally Telangana Engineer 2 R. Vittal Prasad, Shaikpet, Saidabad, Hyderabad, Executive Engineer Secundrabad, Thirumalagiri Telangana 3 K. Ramesh, Rajampeta, Simhadripuram, Kadapa, Executive Engineer Porumamilla, Penagaluru Andhra Pradesh 4 C. Padmini, Kamareddy, Machareddy, Kamareddy, Executive Engineer Ramareddy, Telangana 5 H. S. Suresh, Veld anda, Tadoor Nagarkurnool, Deputy Executive Telangana Engineer 6 G. Karunakar, Medchal, Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, Deputy Executive Qutubullapur, Kukatpally Telangana Engineer 7 S. Arundhati, Domakonda, Bibipet and Kamareddy, Deputy Executive Biknoor blocks Telangana Engineer

GRMB had some proud moments to relish as YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh represented by Shri K. Ramesh, Executive Engineer, GRMB as TNO has been awarded the First prize in 2nd National Water Awards in the category of Best District-South (Water conservation) in recognition of the commendable efforts in the area of Water conservation/management.

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GRMB officials at JSA programme

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9.7 SWACHHTA PAKHWADA, 2020

Shri J. Chandrashekhar Iyer, Chairman, GRMB administered Swachhta Pledge to all officers/ staff of GRMB on 16th March, 2020.

Officers/ staff of GRMB at the event of Swachhta Pakhwada- 2020

Swachhta Pakhwada Pledge by officers/ staff of GRMB

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CHAPTER-10 MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 FIELD VISITS

10.1.1 A team of officers headed by Shri R.K. Jain, Chairman, consisting of Shri B. P. Pandey, Member Secretary, Smt.C.Padmini, Executive Engineer, Shri H. S. Suresh, Deputy Executive Engineer, Shri G. Karunakar, Deputy Executive Engineer, Smt. B. Aruna Jyothi, Assistant Director-II, Smt N. Swathi, Assistant Executive Engineer and Smt Lakshmi Biswas, Assistant Executive Engineer visited Kaleshwaram Project (Telangana) during 2nd to 4th April 2019. The components visited are Medigadda Barrage, Medigadda Pump House, Sundilla Barrage, Sundilla Pump House, Sripada Sagar Yellampally Barrage, Package 6 (through Access Tunnel visited Surge Pool section, Transformer Cavern and Pump House), Package-7 (only conveyance of water from Medaram Tank upto Package 8), Package-10 (Delivery Cistern leading to Ananthagiri reservoir and Sri Ranganayaka Sagar Balancing reservoir), Package-11(Sri Ranganayaka Sagar Balancing reservoir) Konda Pochamma reservoir (Under Package-14) and Pump House-2.

MEDIGADDA BARRAGE

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MOTORS IN MEDIGADDA HEAD REGULATOR AND PUMP HOUSE FOREBAY CONNECTED TO MEDIGADDA PUMP HOUSE

GRMB TEAM AT SUNDILLA U/S VIEW OF SRIPADA SAGAR BARRAGE YELLAMPALLY BRIDGE

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UNDERGROUND CIRCULAR OPEN TO SKY SURGE RECTANGULAR SURGE POOL POOL (Package-10)

(Package-6)

GRMB TEAM AT UNDERGROUND PUMP HOUSE AND TRANSFORMER CAVERN (GAS INSULATION SUB-STATION (GIS))

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DELIVERY MAINS EXIT INTO DELIVERY CISTERN OF MEDARAM TANK

HEAD REGULATOR CONNECTED INTAKES OF TWIN D-SHAPED

TO FORESHORE OF MEDARAM TUNNELS (Package-7) TANK (Package-7)

VIEW OF OVER FLOW AND VIEW OF DRAFT TUBE OPENINGS NON-OVER FLOW SECTION OF FROM CIRCULAR SURGE POOL DELIVERY CISTERN OF (Package-10) ANANTHAGIRI RESERVOIR

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RANGANAYAKA SAGAR KONDA POCHAMMA RESERVOIR RESERVOIR

10.1.2

A team of officers headed by Shri R.K.Jain, Chairman, GRMB accompanied by Shri P. S. Kutiyal, Member, Shri C. Venkata Subbaiah, Expert Member, GRMB and Smt. C. Padmini, Executive Engineer visited Projects in Manjeera and Middle Godavari sub- basins in Telangana State during 18th to 20th October 2019. The Components visited are: , Nizam Sagar Project, , Flood flow canal Project and Hydro Power Station Pochampad.

SINGUR DAM

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NIZAM SAGAR PROJECT

CWC TELEMETRY STATION FOR LEVEL RECORDING AT NIZAM SAGAR RESERVOIR ESTABLISHED OVER DAM

NIZAM SAGAR DAM AND 20 NOS. SPILLWAY GATES OF NIZAM SAGAR RESERVOIR

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D/S VIEW FROM SRI RAM SAGAR PROJECT DAM

SERVICE BAY OF PUMP HOUSE -III AT 0 KM OF FFC OF SRI RAM SAGAR PROJECT

10.1.3

A team of officers headed by Shri P. S. Kutiyal, Member,GRMB accompanied by Shri C. Venkata Subbaiah, Expert Member, and Shri H. S. Suresh, Dy. Executive Engineer visited O/o the Engineer-in-Chief(Irrigation) Andhra Pradesh, O/o the Director (Hydel) APGENCO, Peddavagu Medium irrigation project head works, head works, Sangam CWC Gauge & Discharge site (Kinnersani), Dummugudem CWC Gauge site, Bhadrachalam CWC Gauge & Discharge site and Sileru power project complex in Godavari river basin in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States from 25th to 28th November 2019.

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INLET TO PRESSURE SHAFT OF UPPER SILERU PROJECT

DONKARAYI DAM LOWER SILERU HYDRO ELECTRIC SCHEME

SANGAM (MURREDUR) DUMMUGUDEM GUAGE SITE GUAGE AND DISCHARGE SITE

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BHADRACHALAM GUAGE AND DISCHARGE SITE 10.1.4 A team of officers headed by Shri B.P. Pandey, Member Secretary, GRMB accompanied by Shri R.Vittal Prasad, Executive Engineer and Shri K. Ramesh, Executive Engineer visited Pattiseema LIS Scheme, Chintalapudi Pump House, Polavaram Irrigation Project Head works, crossing point of Polavaram RMC and Chintalapudi canal, VTPS intake point on Budameru canal, Outfall of RMC and Budameru Diversion Regulator and Sangam upstream of Prakasam Barrage from 23rd to 25th November 2019.

PATTISEEMA LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME

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PATTISEEMA LIFT IRRIGATION SCEHME

A VIEW OF POLAVARAM HEADWORKS

POLAVARAM HEADWORKS

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POLAVARAM HEADWORKS

SHRI B.P. PANDEY, MEMBER DUMPING SITE AT POLAVARAM SECRETERY, GRMB PLANTING A IRRIGATION PROJECT SAPPLING AT DUMPING SITE AT POLAVARAM IRRIGATION PROJECT 10.1.5 A team of officers led by Shri J. Chandrashekhar Iyer, Chairman, GRMB visited Kaleshwaram project, Telangana State during 16th to 19th January, 2020. He was accompanied by Shri M. Ravi Kumar, Superintending Engineer, Shri K. Ramesh, Executive Engineer and Smt T. N. Vara Lakshmi, Assistant Executive Engineer. The components visited are: JCR Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme- Phase-III, which draws Godavari waters, Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages across Godavari River and their associated pump houses and water conveyance system, Yellampalli barrage, Nandi pump house, approach channels, cross regulators, trash racks/ intakes, twin D-shaped tunnels, underground pump house, delivery mains and delivery cistern, Mid Manner dam, Sri Ranganayaka Sagar Reservoir, Sri Komaravelli Mallanna Sagar Reservoir and Konda Pochamma Reservoir.

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J CHOKKA RAO DEVADULA LIFT SHRI J. CHANDRASHEKHAR IYER, IRRIGATION SCHEME CHAIRMAN INTERACTING WITH OFFICERS OF J CHOKKA RAO DEVADULA LIS

MEDIGADDA BARRAGE

ANNARAM (SARASWATHI) BARRAGE

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SUNDILLA (PARVATHI) BARRAGE AND PUMP HOUSE

SRI RANGANAYAKA SAGAR RESERVOIR

10.2 TRAINING / CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / MEETINGS

i. Shri R. K. Jain, Chairperson (During April 2019 -October 2019) • Participated in the Workshop on “Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)” held on 4th & 5th September, 2019at National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee. • Participated in ‘India Water Week -2019’ held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. ii. Shri J. Chandrashekhar Iyer, Chairperson (During November 2019 - March 2020) • Delivered Key Note address in the Conference on “Irrigation in India” on 20th December, 2019 at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad.

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• Attended the meeting taken by Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR on 21st January 2020 at New Delhi on various issues of GRMB & KRMB. • Participated as Guest Faculty and delivered a lecture on “Experiences of Water Management in Godavari & Krishna basins” on 12th February 2020 at NWA, Pune. • Participated in “Consultation and Brainstorming Session on Water” on 18th February 2020 at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore. iii. Shri B.P. Pandey, Member Secretary • Participated in “One Day Brain Storming Session on River Basin Management Bill, 2018” on 3rd June 2019 at New Delhi and submitted the written comments of GRMB to DoWR, RD& GR later. • On the direction of DoWR, RD& GR, attended briefing meetings with Hon’ble MoJS and Secretary, DoWR, RD&GR and discussion and debate in Lok Sabha on ISWRD (Amendment) Bill, 2019 from 30.07.2019 to 06.08.2019 at New Delhi. • Submitted a paper on “Role of mutual cooperation among concerned states in Inter-State River Water dispute Resolution” in India Water week 2019 at New Delhi and also presented the paper. • A Presentation on “Inter State River Water Dispute Resolution through Tribunals- Challenges faced in the process” was made in IWW 2019 at New Delhi. • Attended 3rd meeting of the Technical Committee on “88th Annual meeting of ICOLD and symposium on Sustainable development of Dams and River Basins” on 4th October, 2019 at New Delhi.

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• Participated in first meeting of “the Committee on framing draft rules by amending the existing ISRWD Rules, 1959” on 25th October 2019 at New Delhi. • 53 abstracts for ICOLD 2020 symposium on “River Basin Development and Management including Optimization of Reservoirs Operation” were reviewed and returned back to CBIP, the organizer for the event. • Participated as Guest Faculty for 31st ITP for the newly appointed officers of CWES (Gr-A) on 06-01-2020 and presented a lecture on “Inter-State maters and clearance from International angle” at NWA Pune. • Participated in second, third and fourth meeting of “the Committee on framing draft rules by amending the existing ISRWD rules, 1959” on 18.11.2019, 20.12.2019, 07.02.2020 respectively at New Delhi and prepared draft final Rule for the committee. • Participated as guest faculty for Training Programme on “Water Governance / Water Laws” and presented a lecture on “Constitutional provisions” and “existing central Laws pertaining to WRDM” on 10th February 2020 at NWA, Pune. iv. Shri P.S. Kutiyal, Member • Attended One Day Brainstorming Session on River Basin Management Bill, 2018 held on 3rd June 2019 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. • Paper: Write Up on “Jal Sansadhan Ke Iistatam Upyog Me Prabandhan ki Bhumika” in Hindi Mangal presented for Conference conducted during 14th-15th June 2019 at Hyderabad by NWDA. • Attended 6th India Water Week during 24th to 28th September 2019 meeting at New Delhi. • Participated in Stakeholders Consultation workshop on “DPR Preparation on Rejuvenation of Godavari and Krishna Rivers through Forestry Interventions” at Hyderabad with a presentation on Godavari River Basin Management on 6th November 2019 conducted by IFB, Hyderabad. • Attended “Regional Review meeting for Southern States and UTs by MoJS, GoI” on 11th November 2019 at Hyderabad.

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ANNEXURES

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Annexure I

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Annexure – II

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Annexure-III

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Annexure – IV

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Annexure –V

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Annexure – VI ORGANISATION CHART (As approved)

Note: 1. No. of posts are as per the OM dated 22.06.2018 2. All posts shall be from States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on 50:50 basis on deputation. 3. In case any State Govt. fails to provide the required no. of personnel, the Chairperson is empowered to draw from other State Govt.

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Annexure- VII

STAFF POSITION

Sl. As per MoWR Current Staff Name of the Post No. Notification/Order position 1 Chairperson 1 1

2 Member Secretary 1 1 3 Expert Member 1 1 4 Member 1 1 Total 4 4 As per GRMB O.M. dated 22.06.2018 1 Superintending Engineer (Civil) 1 1

2 Executive Engineer (Civil) 3 3 3 Executive Engineer (Electrical) 1 0 4 Deputy Director (Finance) 1 1 5 Accounts Officer 1 0 6 Dy. Executive Engineer (Civil) 3 3 7 Dy. Executive Engineer (Electrical) 1 0

8 Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) 5 6 9 Asst. Executive Engineer (Electrical) 1 0 10 PPS to Chairperson 1 1

11 PS to Member Secretary, Member 3 0 (Power) &Member 12 Superintendent 1 2

13 Sr. Assistant 1 2

14 Jr. Assistant 1 1

Total 24 20

Note: 1. Besides the above personnel, 3 AEEs (GoAP) and 01 AD- II (CWC) are working on OD/ informal basis. 2. 01 Sr. Accountant, 01 computer operator, 5 MTS, 5 drivers are working on out-sourcing basis.

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LIST OF ANDHRA PRADESH PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RD & GR, MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

Major/ Estimated Cost Benefits in Meeting Details Sl.No. Project Name Medium in crore ha Number Date (15/16 ) .10.1986 R. E. on Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage 1 Major 8602 408331 35th Project (Godavari Barrage Project)

2 Chagalnadu Lift Irrigation Project Major 43.05 14,165 68th 12.06.1998

3 Bhupathipalem Reservoir Scheme Medium 47.23 6516 75th 18.12.2000

4 Surampalem Reservoir Scheme Medium 49.5 5520 72nd & 75th * 18.12.2000

5 Pushkara Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 379.503 75235 86th 02.06.2006

6 Tadipudi Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 376.96 83599 86th 02.06.2006

7 Musurumilli Reservoir Project Medium 207 15676 88th 02.03.2007 Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Project 55,548.87 (2017- 8 Major 436827 95th, 108th & 141th * 11.02.2019 (Revised) 18) 5 Major, Total 8 No. 3 Medium

• The details indicated in the list pertain to the last Meeting Number where more than one meeting is mentioned.

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LIST OF TELANGANA STATE PROJECTS CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RD & GR, MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI Irrigation Sl. Major/ Estimated Cost (in Meeting details Name of project Benefits (in No. Medium Crore rupees) ha) Number Date 1 Peddavagu Reservoir Scheme Medium 3.756 6474 1st 18.12.1976 2 Mukkamamidi Project Medium 0.475 931 1st 18.12.1976 3 Beggulavagu Project Medium 1.363 2085 1st 18.12.1976 4 Mallurvagu Scheme Medium 15.18 3039 1st 18.12.1976 5 Gundlavagu Project Medium 1.16 1052 3rd 26.08.1977 6 Sathnala Project Medium 3.21 7770 3rd 26.08.1977 7 Taliperu Project Medium 9.06 13965 1st & 6th * 14.03.1978 Vattivagu Medium Irrigation Revised 8 28.7075 9918 1st & 38th * 27.01.1988 Project Medium 9 Singur Project M.P. 104.36 27th & 41st * 25.10.1988 Kaulasnala Irrigation Project 10 Medium 20.49 4,131 53rd 08.12.1992 (Sanjay) Chelamelavagu Irrigation 11 Medium 22.99 2,632 55th 27.08.1993 Project 12 Palemvage Irrigation Project Medium 29.13 6,230 56th 10.11.1993 Sriram Sagar Project- Stage-I 13 Major 1,519.15 3,92,000 31st, 40th & 60th * 18.05.1995 (Rev. 14 Yerravagu Irrigation Project Medium 31.28 4,453 72nd 18.01.2000 Peddavagu Project (Komaram 15 Medium 202.59 10,927 73rd 31.06.2000 Bhim) 16 Sudhavagu Irrigation Project Medium 56.48 5,666 73rd 31.06.2000

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Irrigation Major/ Estimated Cost (in S.No Name of project Benefits (in Meeting Number Meeting Date Medium Crore rupees) ha) 17 Sri Ram Sagar Project Stage-II Major 1043.14 193871 64th & 85th * 22.02.2006 18 Peddavagu diversion scheme Medium 124.64 6000 86th 02.06.2006 19 Rallivagu Reservoir Project Medium 33.3 2430 86th 02.06.2006 20 Mathadivagu Reservoir Project Medium 50.4 3440 86th 02.06.2006 21 Gollavagu Reservoir Project Medium 84.08 3845 86th 02.06.2006 22 Nilwai Reservoir Project Medium 90.5 5260 87th 17.11.2006 23 Alisagar Lift Irrigation Scheme. Major 227.9 21770 88th 02.03.2007 24 Gutpha Lift Irrigation Scheme Major 171.91 15699 88th 02.03.2007 J. Chokka Rao Godavari Lift 25 Major 9427.73 2,85,724 88th & 106th * 16.09.2010 Irrigation Scheme (Revised) Indiramma Flood Flow Canal 5940 26 Major 93,587 64th &128th * 29.02.2016 from SRSP (PL- 2015-2016) Modernisation of Nizam Sagar Major 27 Main Canal and Distributory 920Cr 135th 12.03.2018 Revised System Major 80,196 28 Kaleshwaram Project 9,61,497 136th 06.06.2018 Revised (PL- 2015-2016) 9 Major, 28 No. 19Medium

* The details indicated in the list pertain to the last Meeting Number where more than one meeting is mentioned

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