ANNUAL REPORT

BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD BASISTHA,

Annual Report 2018-19

ANNUAL REPORT OF BRAHMAPUTRA BOARDFOR THE YEAR 2018-19

CONTENT Page No Chapter -I General 1.1 Brahmaputra and its flood problems; establishment of 176-13 Board’s office, giving the list of the members of the Board, 109-118 number of Board’s meetings held and organizational set-up of the Board 1.2 Establishment of Brahmaputra Board and its Functions 118-119 1.3 High Powered Review Board Meeting 120 1.4 Meetings of Brahmaputra Board 120 1.5 Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board 120 1.6 Meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI 120 1.7 Organizational set up of Brahmaputra Board 120 Chapter -II General Review 2.1 Administration and Organization 133 2.2 Finance, Accounts and Audit 133 2.3 Review in progress of works during 2018-19 134-139 Chapter -III Review of progress in preparation of Master Plan; Survey and Investigation; execution, maintenance and operation of multipurpose and other works; drawing up of standards and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of dams; phased programme for construction by State Governments of all dams and other projects/ schemes incorporated in Master Plan 3.1 Progress of Survey and Investigation and Preparation of Master Plans, Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for Drainage 141 Development Schemes and DPRs of Multi-Purpose Projects 3.1.1 Preparation of Master Plan 141 3.1.2 Current assignment for preparation of Master Plan 142 3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS) 142-146 3.3 Survey and Investigation of Water Resources Projects 146-150 3.4 Construction Activities 150 3.4.1 Pagladiya Project 150 3.4.2 Construction of Raised Platforms 151 3.4.3 North Eastern Hydraulic & Allied Research Institute 152 3.5 Flood Management and Anti -erosion 153 Schemes(Implementation of Anti-erosion measures) 3.5.1 Anti-erosion measures completed 153 3.5.2. Implementation of Anti-erosion measures underway 153-158 3.6 Monitoring of Schemes under Flood Management 158 Programme of Government of 3.7 Review of the Brahmaputra Board Act ,1980 159 Chapter -IV Non -field Activities of the Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19 4.1 Complaint Committee on Sexual Harassment and Gender 161 Justice 4.2 Vigilance and Disciplinary cases 161 4.3 Participation in Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop / Training 162 4.4 Progressive use of Hindi 162-165 4.6 Implementation of Right to Information Act-2005 (RTI) 165

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CONTENT Page No 4.7 Observance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 165-166

Chapter -V Activities on Persons with Disabilities 5.1 Implementation of various provisions of persons with 171 disabilities 5.2 The details of sanctioned posts and the number of persons 171 with disabilities in various posts in group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ against 3% vacancies Chapter - VI Important Meetings during the year 201 8-19 6.1 Meeting of Brahmaputra Board 173 6.1 .1 Meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra 173 Board 6. 1.2 Board Meetings of Brahmaputra Board 173 6. 1.3 Meetings of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board 174-175 6. 2 Important meetings/events attended by Chairman , 176-177 Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19 6.3 Important meetings/events attended by Vice-Chairman, 178 Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19 Chapter - VII Annual Accounts and Audit by C&AG Office 7.1 Statement of Accounts 179 7.1.1 Position of Audit objection raised by internal as well as internal 179-180 audit 7. 2 Separate Audit Report on the Accounts of the Brahmaputra 211-218 Board for the year 2018-19 7. 3 Balance Sheet of Brahmaputra Board Contributory Provident 21 219-222 -21-85 Fund Trust

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure Title Page No. No.

I Composition of the Brahmaputra Board 225-226 II Composition of the High Powered Review Board 227 III Organizational Chart of Brahmaputra Board 228 IV/IV (A) Statement of Regular Sanctioned Strength and numbers of 229-230 Officers/Staff in position along with the status of SC, ST, OBC and PH as on 31.03.2019 V List of Officer and Staff undergone 231-232 Training/Seminar/Workshop during 2018-19 VI List of Officers on deputation to other organization 233 VII RTI Annual Return Information System for the year 2018-19 234 VIII Status of Master Plans 235 IX Status of Drainage Development Schemes 236 X Status of Multipurpose Projects 237

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LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLATES

Sl. No. Description Page No

1 Jurisdiction Map of Brahmaputra Board 121

Protection of Island from flood and erosion of River Brahmaputra (Construction of Spur No.- 8) at Dakhinpat, Majuli) 2 122 Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of River Brahmaputra at Salmara, Majuli Bank revetment works at Masalabari, India- International Border in 3 District, RCC Porcupine works at Masalabari India-Bangladesh international Border in 123 , Assam Flood affected people took shelter at raised platform constructed at Satrakanara area in District, Assam. 4 124 Raised platform constructed at Satrakanara area in , Assam

Visit of Sub TAC-BB at Karatipar,Majuli 125 5 Monitoring Committee inspecting revetment work at Karatipar, Majuli

Monitoring Committee testing RCC Porcupine bars at Majuli 126 6 Execution of Jengrai DDS, Majuli (24.03.2018) after completion

66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 29-06-2018 at , 127 7 67 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 26.10.2018 at Guwahati, Assam 68 th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 08.02.2019 at Umiam, 128 8 Seminar on “Synergy among organizations working in Water Resources sector in North Eastern Region” held on 27.09.2018

Seminar on “Synergy among organizations working in Water Resources 129 9 sector in North Eastern Region” held on 27.09.2018 Seminar on “Soil Erosion in North Eastern Region” held on 15.02.2019

An affected household head speaks at Seminar on “Soil Erosion in North 130 Eastern Region” held on 15.02.2019 at Guawahati 10 Seminar on “Soil Erosion in North Eastern Region” held on 15.02.2019, presentation made by the participant

Physical Model Study “ Model at Majuli” carried out at 131 NEHARI 11

Schemes implemented by state govts of NE region monitored by Brahmaputra Board under FMP (Flood management Programme)

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During Hindi Fortnight Shri Rajiv Yadav, Chairman, Brahmaputra Board giving 132 away 1st prize to the winner group of Street Dram a in Hindi in Brahmaputra 12 Board.

Opening ceremony, Vigilance awareness week 2018 13 Cleaning of Basistha Drain & Headquarter Complex on 28.09.18 and 29.09.18 166 under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2018’ at Guwahati, Assam Mass Awarness programme on 18.03.2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland 167

14 Mass Awarness programme ( Essay competition) on 18.03.2019 at , West

Cleaning of Brahmaputra Board Headquarter on 18.03.2019, 15 168 Guwahati,Assam Cleaning of water bodies, Basistha Drain on 27.03.2019 at Guwahati,Assam 169 16 Cleaning of permanent statue on 27.03.2019 at Guwahati,Assam

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GLOSSARY FOR ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS

ABBREVIATIONS

CWC Central Water Commission DPR Detailed Project Report DDS Drainage Development Scheme IMD India Meteorological Department GoI Government of India MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRMinistry ofJal Shakti, Department of Water Resources River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation CGWB Central Ground Water Board IITG Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati NERIWALM North-Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management NESAC North-Eastern Space Applications Centre EoI Expressionof Interest SFC Standing Finance Committee EFC Expenditure Finance Committee NHPC National Hydroelectric Power Corporation NEEPCO North Eastern Electric Power Corporation EIA Environmental Impact Assessment R&R Rehabilitation & Resettlement EMP Environmental Management Plan MPP Multipurpose Project CEA Central Electricity Authority SoI Survey of India NOC No Objection Certificate GSI Geological Survey of India NE North Eastern NER North Eastern Region NEC North Eastern Council NEHARI North Eastern Hydraulic & Allied Research Institute CWPRS Central Water & Power Research Station CSMRS Central Soil & Material Research Station NH National Highway BTC Bodoland Territorial Council B & B Brahmaputra & Barak

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PAFs Project Affected Families PAP Project Affected People PH Physically Handicapped SC Scheduled Caste ST Scheduled Tribe

UNITS

Cumec Cubic Meterper Second Cusec Cubic Feet per Second ha Hectare MW Mega Watt m Metre sqkm Square Kilometer ham Hectare meter km Kilometer Rs. Rupees ft. Feet Cu.m Cubic Meter M. ha Million Hectares BCM Billion Cubic Meter

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HIGHLIGHTS

• and its flood problems; establishment of Board’s officegiving the list of the members of the Board, number of Board’s meetings held and organizational set-up of the Board. Brahmaputra, a trans-boundary river is one of the mightiest rivers of Asia and the 3 rd largest river in the world in terms of its annual discharge and carries highest silt load amongst rivers of its size. Its basin in India is shared by six states namely, (41.88%) Assam (36.33%), Nagaland (5.57%), Meghalaya (6.10%), Sikkim (3.75%) and (6.47%).‘Majuli Island’, the largest inhabited is located in the Brahmaputra in upper Assam. The floods in Brahmaputra Valley are a recurring phenomenon and have been causing large scale devastations every year. However, the erosion by Brahmaputra is more dangerous than floods.

• Brahmaputra Board: The Brahmaputra Board, an autonomous statutory body, was set up under an Act of Parliament called the ‘Brahmaputra Board Act, (Act 46 of 1980)’ under the then Ministry of (now Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation). The jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board includes both the Brahmaputra and Barak Valleys and covers all the States of the North Eastern Region including Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling under Brahmaputra basin.

The Board consists of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Manager as full time Members, Financial Adviser as Ex-officio member and 17 part time Members representing 7 States of the North Eastern Region, North Eastern Council and concerned Ministries of Government of India.

• High Powered Review Board: A High Powered Review Board to oversee the work of the Brahmaputra Board was constituted with List of Members of the High Powered Review Board appointed by the Government of India vide Resolution No. 2(17)/80/FC/460 dated 19.03.1982 and as amended vide Resolution No.23/8/925-ER dated 01.10.1992.

• Standing Committee: A Standing Committee is also constituted by Government of India with Chairman/Vice-Chairman as Chairman to examine the Annual Action Plan / Budget Allocation, decide priority of works and exercise and delegate financial powers.

• Finance, Accounts and Audit Brahmaputra Board is provided fundsunder ‘Grants-in-aid’ by the Government ofIndia for its works and establishment expenditure of Rs 88.92 Crore.

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• Review of progress of works in preparation of Master Plan; Survey and Investigation; execution, maintenance and operation of multipurpose dams and other works; drawing up of standards and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of dams; phased programme for construction by State Governments of all dams and other projects/ schemes incorporated in Master Plan.

• Master Plans: The Brahmaputra Board had taken up preparation of Master Plans of the main stem of the Brahmaputra and Barak along with 68 major tributaries of Brahmaputra, including Majuli Island, River Dhaleswari and rivers of Meghalaya, and in three Parts. Government of India has approved 47 Master Plans and furnished to the State Governments for implementation of recommendations-.3 Master Plans have been approvedby MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR and under process of publication. Another 3 Master Plans were considered by 65 th and 66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board and submitted to MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRfor approval. 1Draft Master Plan completed and submitted to concerned state government and comments are awaited.5 Master Plans modification is under process.3 Master Plansareunder preparation. Draft Master Plan of 3 nos. completed and to be modified further on the lines of latest suggestions of MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR.5 Sub-basins have been identified for preparation of Master Plans. • Drainage Development Schemes (DDS): In the approved Master Plans prepared by Brahmaputra Board, 41 drainage congested areas were identified for preparation of DPRs.

• Completed Drainage Development Schemes:

• Harang Drainage Development Scheme: The scheme completed during March, 2011was handed over to WRD, Assam. It benefits 11850 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in , Assam for agriculturewith an expenditure of Rs. 33.90 crore

• East of Barpeta Drainage Development Scheme: The scheme completed in June, 2011 with an expenditure of Rs. 2.67 crore, has already been handed over to WRD, Assam. It benefits 2852 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in Barpeta District for agriculture.

• Jengrai Drainage Development Scheme: Construction of sluice of Jengrai DDS was completed in November, 2018

• Jakaichuk Drainage Development Scheme: Works envisaged under Jakaichuk Drainage Development scheme were completed in June, 2018.

• Under Execution:

Amjur DDS,Borbhag DDS and Demow DDS

• 'Survey & Investigation' and Preparation of DPRs

Brahmaputra Board took up 'Survey & Investigation' of 14 Multipurpose Projects in Brahmaputra and Barak Basin and in the south flowing rivers of Meghalaya.

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• Construction of Raised Platforms On request from State , Brahmaputra Board has completed construction of 18 raised platforms at different locations to facilitate logistic support during flood for humans andlivestock • Flood Management and Anti-erosion Schemes

Brahmaputra Board has successfully completed the following anti-erosion measures in Assam Meghalaya and Nagaland – a. of Brahmaputra at Dholla Hatghuli (Renamed as Restoration of rivers Dibang and Lohit to their original courses) – Phase – I (completed in July, 2004), Phase-II (completed in July, 2004), Phase-III (completed in July, 2007) and Phase-IV (completed in March, 2016). b. Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion- Immediate measure, Phase-I, Emergent measures and Phase-II & III (completed in March, 2018), DoNER works (works in progress). c. Protection of Nagrijuli, Rangia Town, Mukalmua and Barbhag area from floods and erosion of river Puthimari in Assam (completed in 2009-10). d. Protection of Balat Village from erosion of river Umngi, Meghalaya Phase-I (completed in January, 2016). e. Anti-Erosion measures to protect Kushiabil& Durgajan village in Dimapur of river Dhansiri(S) in Nagaland (phase-I completed in 2005-06 and Phase-II completed in 2007- 08). f. Protection of Masalabari International Border Area of Dhubri District from erosion of River Brahmaputra (completed in November, 2018). g. Anti-erosion works for protection of , Kalair-Alga International Border area from erosion of river Brahmaputra, Assam-one part for Construction of retirement bund on IBB Road completedon 02.08.2017 and balance work completed on 28.02.2019.

• On completion, the above schemes at Sl. No. c. and e. have been handed over to Govt. of Assamon 03.08.2011 and 19.12.2012, respectively,for routine maintenance.

• Flood Management Programme: The Brahmaputra Board is entrusted with monitoring of schemes under Flood Management Programme in respect of entire North Eastern Region including Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling under Brahmaputra Basin since X Plan. Rs in crore Plan No of Central Remarks Schemes Assistance Release X Plan 74 146.20 Rs.25,342 crore for spill over schemes of X XI Plan 201 1063.58 plan + Rs.1038.235 crore for XII plan schemes Rs. 141.8966 crore for spill over schemes of XI XII Plan 64 197.27 Plan+ Rs. 55.3715 cr. for XII Plan schemes Beyond XII Plan Rs. 21.1753 crore for spill over schemes of XI 2017-18 419.63 Plan + Rs. 398.4534 cr. for XII Plan schemes 2018-19

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• North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI):

The institute NEHARI was established under Brahmaputra Board at Rudreswar, North

Guwahati as per clause 7 of , and operationalized during 1996. An Advisory Committee of NEHARI was constituted under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Brahmaputra Board with members from CWPRS, CSMRS, CGWB, IITG, WAPCOS, NERIWALM & NWA-Pune to govern the functions of NEHARI.

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• Review in progress of works during 2018-19 • Survey & Investigation and preparation /Updating of Master Plan Part River Status Master Plan on tributaries o Approved by GoI and under process of publication -3 Part-III of the Brahmaputra and Master Plans – Jaldhaka , Simsang and Torsa rivers of Tripura including Majuli Island o Draft Master Plan completed, submitted to Govt of West and Dhaleswari Bengal.Comments awaited - 1 Master Plan-Sankosh Raidak

o Draft Master Plan considered by 66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board and submitted to DoWR, RD&GR for approval of GoI-1 Master Plan-Kynshi

• Preparation of DPRs of Drainage Development Schemes

Sl. Name of Tributary / Area No. Drainage Sub-basin Basin affected State Remarks Scheme (sq.km) 2 Pota Kalong, Kopili Brahmaputra 100 Assam submitted to CWC. Kolong DPR is under 3 Deroi Disang Brahmaputra 194 Assam preparation as per latest guidelines of CWC 4 Larsing Barak Barak 35 Assam Modified as per latest guideline of 5 Dharmanagar Juri Juri 20 TrIpura CWC, observations raised by CWC are under compliance

• Execution of Drainage Development Schemes Sl. Name of Tributary / Area No. Drainage Sub-basin Basin affected State Remarks Scheme (sq.km) 1 Borbhag Pagladiya Brahmaputra Consultancy works Assam awarded to IIT Guwahati for suggestions or the technical problem (seepage during excavation) faced in construction of sluice regulator. 2 Amjur Barak Barak 52.5 Constructi on of sluice to be taken up a fter approval of DPR Construction of sluice 3 Jengrai Subansiri Brahmaputra 18 Assam completed in November,2018. 4 Jakaichuk Jhanji Brahmaputra 100 Construction of sluice completed in November,2018.

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• Survey & Investigation of Water Resources Project

Name of Status Sl.No. Location Project Kulsi Assam Declared Joint visit of the project site has been proposed by 1. Multipurpose Meghalaya as concerned state govt. for confirmation of the ownership Project border National of the Project Project The ownership issue has been resolved as the Noa-Dehing Arunachal 2. Government of Arunachal Pradesh confirmed that the MP Project Pradesh ownership will remain with the stated Government.

Simsang MP Balance works of Survey & Investigation and DPR 3. Meghalaya Project preparation through outsourcing,The process of inviting Expression of Interest (EoI) is in progress Jiadhal Dam Assam Arunachal 4. Project Pradesh border

Brahmaputra Board is in discussion with NEEPCO for Assam Meghalaya 5. Killing finalization of MoU for handing over the Project. border

• Flood Management and Anti-erosion Schemes

Sl. Status No Name of Project Location . 1 Protection of Majuli Island from flood Majuli,Assam 38.23% of progress has been and erosion of River Brahmaputra for achieved up to 31 st March,2019 Rs. 233.57 crore 2 Anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, i.Construction of retirement Mankachar, Kalair-alga International Assam bund-completed Border area from erosion of river ii.Bank revetment with geobag- Brahmaputra, Assam works under progress 3 Protection Masalabari area near Dhubri, Assam Works completed in November, International Border, Assam 2018. 4 Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area Cooch Administrative Approval and on the Right Bank of River Mansai. Behar,West Ex penditure Sanction was Bengal accorded. Work order issued for 5 Anti-erosion measures for bank supply of geo bag tender for protection of Bhajaner Cherra, Nishiganj execution of work is in progress. area under Block No. II

along the left bank of River Mansai.

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Sl.No. Name of Project Location Status 6 Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dholla- ,Assa DPR techno-economically cleared by Hatighuli Phase-V m CWC. For implementation, tender under process. 7 Protection of Balat Village from the South -West DPR techno-economically cleared erosion of river Umngi in South - Khasi Hills by CWC. Tender under process for West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya District, implementation. Phase-II Meghalaya 8 Barpeta, Competed in May, 2018 and handed Construction of raised platform at Assam over to District Administration, in Satrakanara area in Barpeta District, June,2018. Assam

• Non-field Activities of Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19

• Complaint on Sexual Harassment and Gender Justice : During the year the committee did not hold any meeting as there was no complaint from any employee

• Vigilanceand Disciplinary Cases:

Table Showing Vigilance and Disciplinary Cases during the year 2018-19 (As on 31.03.19)

Sl. No. Category of Officer/staff Particulars of cases Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’ 1 No. of cases pending in the beginning of the year 06 04 Nil 2 No. of cases added during the year 0 0 Nil

3 No. of cases disposed during the year 02 0 Nil

4 No. of cases pending at the end of the year 04 04 Nil

• Progressive use of official language, hindi for the year 2018-19

During the year, the Board has achieved 43% progress in original correspondence in Hindi. The quarter-wise details of achievement in :

Sl. No. Qtrs Target In Hindi/ In Achievement Overall Bilingual English achievement 1 April-May-June, 2018 55% 1623 3213 43.5% 43.5% 2 July-August-Sept, 2018 55% 670 417 62% 3 Oct-Nov-Dec, 2018 55% 842 2908 39% 4 Jan-Feb-March 2019 55% 1696 2596 39%

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• Hindi Workshop : The Quarter-wise detail of the workshopheld during the year 2018-19 is given below:-

Sl. No. Qtrs Date Training No. of employees trained Hrs. 1 April-May-June, 2018 26.6.2018 6 20 2 July-August-Sept, 2018 - - - 3 Oct-Nov-Dec, 2018 19.11.2018 6 26 20.11.2018 6 26 4 Jan-Feb-March 2019 27.03.2019 3 15 XIV Total 21 87

• Meetings of the Official Language Implementation Committee : The detail of meetings are mentioned below-

Meeting Date Chairmanship No. of decisions taken 95 th 27.04. 2018 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 5 96 th 15.06.2018 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 4 97 th 03.09.2018 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 5 98 th 26.03.2019 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 7

• Organization of Hindi Fortnight / Hindi Day :

Hindi Fortnight was organized in the Brahmaputra Board Headquarter, Guwahati, from 14 th September ,2018 to 28 th September, 2018

• Formulation of Citizens Charter The Citizen’s Charter in respect of Brahmaputra Board has been prepared and uploaded in the official website www.brahmaputraboard.gov.in

• Implementation of Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI)

In pursuance of the Government of India, MoWR letter No. 31/15/2004-IT/B&B/200 dated. 22.12.2005, the Right to Information Act, 2005 had been introduced in Brahmaputra Board on 31.12.2005

• Observance of Swachh Hi Seva Campaign ‘at least 6 hours of Shramdan’

During the year 2018-19, Brahmaputra Board observed Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2018’ contributing 3 hours Sharmdan by the employees on 28.09.18 and 29.09.18.

And the Detailed of Activities under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2018’ period 28.09 2018 and 29.09.18 as below:-

S No. Programme Date Time 1 Cleaning Basistha Drain 28.09.2018 11.00 AM-2.00 PM 2 Cleaning of Headquarter 29.09.2018 11.0 M-2.00 PM Complex

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• Observance of Swachhta Pakhwada 2019 from16 th March to 31 st March, 2019 . Swachhta Pakhwada 2019 was observed in the Brahmaputra Board from 16 th March to 31 st March,2019 as per the laid down rules and instructions of MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRby organizing and observing following programme:-

Swachhta Pakhwada 2019 from16 th March to 31 st March,2019

Sl No. Date Event Locations 1 Inaugurations by taking Swachhta Pledge, Guwahati cleanliness of Brahmaputra Board Headquarter colony 2 Mass Awareness Programme : Art competition Guwahati 18.03.19 amongst the children 3 Mass Awareness Programme : Essay Jalpaiguri, West competition amongst the children Bengal 4 Mass Awareness Programme : Essay Dimapur, Nagaland competition amongst the children 5 27.03.19 Cleanliness of Water bodies (Basistha Drain), Guwahati Surroundings of Basistha Temple and cleanliness of Permanent statue

• Brahmaputra Board organized the following Seminars during the year 2018-19 a)“Synergy among organizations working in Water Resources Sector inNorth Eastern Region” was held on 27.09.2018 at Administrative Staff College, Guwahati. The seminarhas received very encouraging response from the Central as well as State Governments and educational institutions of NE Region. As many as 74 participants from 37 Departments participated in the seminar and came up with a very important recommendation on data sharing aspect. It was also recommended during the seminar that the Data Sharing Centre should be set up by Brahmaputra Board at its Head Office at Basistha. A Core Group Committee under Vice-Chairman, Brahmaputra Board has been constituted to finalize all aspects related to establishing Data Sharing Centre and the modalities of sharing the data. b) ‘’Soil Erosion in North Eastern Region” A seminar on “Soil Erosion in North Eastern Region” held on 15.02.2019 at Administrative Staff College,Guwahati.The seminar was. inaugurated by Dr P. K. Misra, Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India and a well known domain expert in Disaster Management.98 participants representing 45 organizations attended the seminar and took part in its deliberations. The Seminar came out with a very important suggestion that eco-friendly system and bioengineering approach for controlling bank erosion should be adopted. Environmental friendly measures which could be combination of engineering measures and soft (vegetative) measures may be adopted wherever possible. This will facilitate community involvement in the project implementation .

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• Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board: Brahmaputra Board has restructured vide O.M. No. A.60015/24/2017-E.III(i)/08/2019 dated 10.01.2019 to ensure process of Brahmaputra Board in all the State Capitals of North Eastern States.

• Activities on Persons with Disabilities:

The Brahmaputra Board is looking forward for improving the existing facilities / concessions available to the disabled persons. Board is ready to give preference to products / manufactures from disabled persons for its official uses whenever such products come to the notice of Board’s authority.

The details of sanctioned posts and the number of persons with disabilities in various posts in group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ against 3% vacancies are as below - As on 31.03.2019 Sl. Group of Sanctioned Post reserved Present Remarks. No. posts Strength for disabled position persons direct recruitment post in Group A is 1 Group ‘A’ 80 Nil Nil 15 The total direct recruitment post of Group 2 Group ‘B’ 148 3 Nil B is 114 3 Group ‘C’ The total direct recruitment post of Group 187 5 6 C is 153 Total 415 8 6

• Establishment – Administration

The sanctioned and filled positions as on 31.03.2019 in Brahmaputra Board are furnished in the following table –

Sl. Post Sanctioned Post Post filled up Post vacant No. 1. Group – A 80 15 65 2. Group – B 148 120 28 3. Group- C 187 166 21

Total 415 301 114

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Chapter– I

General

Brahmaputra Valley and its flood problems; establishment of Board’s office, giving the list of the members of the Board, number of Board’s meetings held and organizational set-up of the Board

1.1 Brahmaputra and Barak Valleys and the Rivers of Tripura

1.1.1 Brahmaputra Valley and its flood problems

Brahmaputra, a trans-boundary river is one of the mightiest rivers of Asia. River Brahmaputra is called in . It emerges from Angsi Glacier, on the northern side of the Himalayasin Burang County in southwestern part of (TAR) at an altitude of 4877m. It flows through southern Tibet in easterly direction for a considerable length, at an average height of 4000 m. At its easternmost point of the reach, the river bends around Mount and forms the Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon to enter India at Geling (near Tuting). The river then flows down along the Himalayan foothills for 278 km to enter plains of Assam. Here, the river is joined by 2 large rivers, Viz Dibang and Lohit at Kobo to form Brahmaputra. The total length of theriver from its source to outfall at is 2906 km, 1625 km in Tibet Autonomous Region, 918 km in India (278 km in Arunachal Pradesh and 640 km in Assam) and 363 km in Bangladesh. The river drains an area of 5,80,000 sq km. An area of 293,000 sq km(50.51%) in Tibet (), 45,000 sq km(7.75%) in , 194,413 sq km (33.52%) in India and 47,000 sq km(8.1%) in Bangladesh. Its basin in Indiais shared by six states namely, Arunachal Pradesh (41.88%) Assam (36.33%), Nagaland (5.57%), Meghalaya (6.10%), Sikkim (3.75%) and West Bengal (6.47%). Fig 1 shows rivers in the Brahmaputra Basin. The Brahmaputra is the 3 rd largest River in the world in terms of its annual discharge and carries highest silt load amongst rivers of its size.

The Brahmaputra River, termed a moving ocean, is an antecedent snow fed river which flows across the rising young Himalayan Range. Geologically, the Brahmaputra is the youngest of the major rivers of the world. In the course of 2906 km journey, the Brahmaputra receives as many as 22 major tributaries in Tibet, 39 in India and 3 in Bangladesh .

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Fig 1: Brahmaputra River Basin

During its course from Kobo to Dhubri in Assam, about 26 important tributaries on its north bank and about 13 on south bank join the river. Some of the north bank tributaries originate from snow clad and others from the lower Himalayas. The average annual flow of the river is about 527.28 BCM/year, which is 29% of the total surface flow of the country. Average width of the Brahmaputra Valley is 80 km, out of which the river itself occupies about 6 km to 10 km.

Theriver is braided and unstable in its entire reach in Assam except for a few locations. The instability of the river is attributed to high sediment charge, steep slope and transverse gradient. Apart from these, the entire area is in a seismic zone and quite often receives earthquake shocks of moderate to severe intensity. The problem further getsaggravated due to landslides caused by high rainfall. Some manmade avoidable actions in the form of shifting cultivation and non-scientific commercial exploitation of forest, etc. have also accelerated the process of soil erosion in the catchments. The silt brought in due to erosion in the hill catchment gets deposited as it enters into the plains of Brahmaputra Valley due to sudden reduction in slope with the consequent reduction in the flow velocity and sediment carrying capacity. Due to heavy deposition of silt, the river frequently changes its course on its way. Excessive silt deposition has also given rise to braiding and meandering pattern in the alignment of the river system. ‘Majuli Island’, the largest inhabited river island is located in the Brahmaputra in Upper Assam.

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The left bank tributaries of the riverBrahmaputra originating from older geological regions of Arakan hill and Khasi hills with flatter slopes , are more stable as they carry less sediment of finer size. By hypsometric analysis of the tributaries, it is seen that the North bank tributaries indicate relatively young stage while the South bank tributaries indicate a mature stage. This has given rise to inherent tendency of river Brahmaputra to shift its course towards the south and the river flows by the side of hills at many places along its left bank.The floods in Brahmaputra Valley is a recurring phenomenon and has been causing large scale devastations every year. The reasons for flood s can be summarized as below:

(a) Physiographic condition: The 650 km long Brahmaputra valley in Assam is only about 80-90 kmwid and confined between hills. Out of the total width,t he river itself occupies 6 -10 km,and forest covers a few km of the valley width mostly along the foothills. Tea gardens in certain portions of the valley occupy much of the high land. Only the balance area of the valley is inhabited where cultivation is done mostly in low lying fields. T his adverse topographical feature and settlement of populace in the vulnerable regions is a major cause for frequent and damaging floods in the valley.

Fig 2 : physiographic condition of the valley

(b) Meteorological situation : Area under Brahmaputra basin in North East region receives very high annual rainfall ranging from 248 cm to 635, concentrated largely during 5 rainy months and to a lesser extent, in the 3 pre-monsoon months. Intensity of rainfall is also quite high. Rai nfall of more than 40mm in an hour is frequent in the valley and rainfall around 70 mm per hour is also not uncommon. As high as 500mm of rainfall in a day , has been recorded at few locations. Overall, meteorological conditions favour heavy flooding in the valley. Fig. 3 shows the annual rainfall of the Brahmaputra basin in India.

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Fig. 3 Annual rainfall of the Brahmaputra basin in India .

(c) Topographic conditions: The narrow valley of Assam is surrounded by hills. The main stem of Brahmaputra (Siang) and most tributaries joining it in the valley have high gradient in these hills. Whenever there is heavy rainfall in the hills, huge quantities of rain water comes down as runoff to the valley within a short duration due to steep gradients. As Brahmaputra and these tributaries have flat gradients in the valley, this water cannot be carried forward immediately. To accommodate itself, the excess water swells and spreads out overflowing riverbanks and causing floods.

(d) Earthquake and landslides : The NE region is highly seismic and it falls in Zone-V of seismic zoning map of India which is highly prone to earthquakes. As a consequenceof these earthquakes, debris and loose earth from the landslides roll down are washed away by the mountain streams. These are deposited in the river beds of the valley thus aggrading it. This results in the reduction of the carrying capacity of Brahmaputra in the subsequent years after a major earthquake thereby accentuating floods and erosion problem in the valley.

(e) Encroachment of : In 1940-41, the population density of Brahmaputra valley was quite low ranging from 9 to 29 person/sqkm in different districts of Assam. As per 2011 census, population density is 398 person/sqkm in the plain areas of Assam. It has led to increased pressure on the limited land resource of the valley, encroachment of floodplains and thereby accentuating the flood problem in the valley.

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(f) Embankment Breaches : Undoubtedly, embankments have provided reasonable protection against floods since their construction. However, many of the embankments are more than four decades old. Maintenance deficit and subsequent higher levels of floods combined with river bed aggradations has led to breaches of these embankments causing floods and inundation in protected areas.

Main causes of Erosion in the Brahmaputra Basin

Similar to floods, erosion is an equally, if not more, serious problem. Erosion causes permanent loss of land to the valley’s agro-based people, turning them into paupers. A bank line study of the Brahmaputra River carried out with satellite imagery from 1988 to 2015 reveals that there has been a total erosion of 798 sqkm against total deposition of only 208 sqkm during this period. Even this deposited land doesn’t have immediate value as the same can be utilized for agricultural purposes only after the formation of the topsoil, which generally takes several years. Study done in the Master Plan of main stem of Brahmaputra also reveals that the average erosion between the years 1954 to 1969 has been about 80.51 sqkm with 6000 families losing their land annually. In fact, floods and erosion are interrelated. Floods are intricately linked to causes of erosion whereas erosion leads to floods in many cases. The extent of loss due to erosion in the valley varies from year to year depending on the severity of floods.

However, the main reason for erosion by Brahmaputra is that it is an extremely . The characteristic features of a braided river configuration such as Brahmaputra are a wide channel, unstable and poorly defined banks and shallow water. The watercourse consists of a number of entwined channels, divided by islands, which meet, cross and separate again. During floods, the channels are combined, most of the sand bars get submerged and the river appears to be a wide straight unbroken channel.

The main causes which seem to bring about braiding of the Brahmaputra river are:

a. Steepslopes b. An abundant bed load c. Erodible banks and d. A highly variable discharge.

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Recent Study of satellite imagery by Board reveals erosion was 798 sq km and deposition was 208 sq km from 1988 to 2015

Results of various studies on Erosion in Brahmaputra1988-2015

900.0 800.0 Trend Analysis 700.0 ) 2 600.0 Deposition 500.0 400.0 Erosion

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PERIOD WISE EROSION & DEPOSITION FOR BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER

Crops grown in the Brahmaputra Valley are paddy, jute, mustard, pulses, wheat and sugarcane. Paddy and jute are mainly grown and harvested during monsoon period. Out of four types of paddy crops viz. Ahu, Sali, Bao and Boro, which constitute about 92% of the cropped area, the first two namely Ahu and Sali are generally affected by floods. The maximum area affected due to floods in the Brahmaputra Valley (including Barak) during the period 1953-2011 was approximately 6.05M.ha (Arunachal Pradesh 2010-0.3M.ha, Assam1988-.82M.ha, Manipur 1987- 0.116M.ha, Meghalaya 1987 - 0.095M.ha, 1993-0.541M.ha, Nagaland 1993-0.009M.ha, Tripura 1963-0.33M.ha and Sikkim 2000-1.1M.ha)(Source- CWC report November 2012). The

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The flood and river management measures adopted so far in the valley are area specific and mostly of short term structural measures such as construction of embankments, permeable and impermeable spurs, revetments etc. The poor maintenance of the flood management structures generally causes unexpected miseries to the people in case of their failure. The efficacy of these measures especially in the river system of Brahmaputra, which is highly aggrading/ degrading in different reaches, is also debatable. As such, there is a need for constructing storage reservoirs in combination with other structural/ non-structural measuresafter studying the river behavior using scientific tools.

For management of floods, erosion control and improvement of drainage congestion, Brahmaputra Board has prepared Master Plans of the Brahmaputra main stem and its 39 tributaries and for Majuli Island. There is also a need to implement the various recommendations made in the Master Plans of Brahmaputra sub-basin prepared by Brahmaputra Board..

1.1.2 Barak Valley

The river Barak is part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna system and is the second largest river of the N.E. Region having eight major tributaries. It originates from a hill east of Mouthana in Phek District of Nagaland at an elevation of about 2840 m in the southern slopes of Nagaland-Manipur border. The Barail, Patkai and Mizo hills bound the sub-basin on its three sides. Total catchment area of the Barak sub-basin up to Indo-Bangladesh border is 41,723 sq km (Meghalaya 10650 sq km, Manipur 9567 sq.km , Mizoram 8866 sq.km, Assam 7224 sq.km, Tripura 4688 sq.km, Nagaland 728 sq.km). The annual flow from Indian catchment is 29.6 BCM at Badarpurghat. The length of the river from its source up-to Bhanga in district is 532 km after which the Barak bifurcates into two branches known as the Surma and the Kushiara. These two branches enter Bangladesh and again join to form a single river channel which flows up to Bhairab Bazar where it meets with Meghna in Bangladesh.

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River System of Barak Valley

The river Barakis joinedby a number of hill streams on both its banks. Flood occurs frequently in thisvalley causing extensive damage to lives and properties. In order to manage the problem of flood, erosion and drainage congestion, various measures have been taken from time to time by way of construction of embankments, bank protection and drainage improvement works etc. These measures have provided adequate protection to the people of the valley against low and medium floods. However, in the case of high floods, embankments are not able to withstand heavy pressure, consequently number of breaches occur which cause devastating floods in the valley. In order to deal with the problems of flood, bank erosion and drainage congestion,the Brahmaputra Board has prepared Master Plans for the Barak sub-basin and Dhaleswari, one of the major tributaries of Barak.

1.1.3 Rivers of Tripura

There are ten important rivers in Tripura, namely Longai, Juri, Deo, Manu, Dhalai, Khowai, Haora, Gumti, Muhuri and Feni. These rivers are causing frequent flood in the State. Based on investigation and data collected from state Government and various other Central Agencies, the Brahmaputra Board has prepared Master Plans for all these rivers and these have been approved by the Central Government. The Master Plans envisage various structural and non-structural measures to tackle floods, erosion and drainage congestion problems. The Feni flows through the “No man’s land” of India-Bangladesh border and its right bank falls in India. The Master Plan of is taken up for survey and investigation preparation. Feni river, being the International Boundary, there are some difficulties in carrying out ‘Survey & Investigation’ works on account of which preparation of Master Plan is time-consuming.

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Rivers System of Tripura

1.1.4 Rivers of Meghalaya

MoWRthrough Office Memorandum No. 19/2/2010-B&B/3563-3580 dated 3 rd September 2010 constituted a ‘Joint Team’ under the Chairmanship of Chief Engineer (P&D) (now Chief Engineer-I), Brahmaputra Board in matter related to Integrated Water Resources Development in the State of Meghalaya. The ‘Joint Committee’ identified 18 rivers of Meghalaya for preparation of Master Plans. Master Plans of 6 rivers out of these have already been approved by Govt of India. Master Plan of 3 sub-basins formulated bythe Brahmaputra Board are in various stages of approval. Out of the remaining 9 Master Plans, draft Master Plans of Ganol, Waikhyrwi, Umtru and Umsohryngkew were completed. However, these are under modification as per suggestion of MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR

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Rivers of Meghalaya draining to Bangladesh

1.1.5 Rivers of Sikkim and West Bengal draining into Brahmaputra River Basin

Teesta, Jaldhaka, Torsaand, Sankosh-Raidakare four river systemsof Sikkim and West Bengal that outfall into river Brahmaputra. Master Plans for all the four sub-basins have been formulated. These four Master Plans have been approved by the Board andwere submitted for approval of Government of India after compliance of observations of MoWR, RD&GR.

1.1.6 Imphal River in Manipur

The Imphal River emerges in the highlands to the west of Kangpokpi and flows towards the south. Brahmaputra Board is in the process for formulation of a Master Plan of Imphal River.

1.2 Establishment of Brahmaputra Board and its Functions

The Brahmaputra Board, an autonomous statutory body, was set up under an Act of Parliament called the ‘Brahmaputra Board Act, (Act 46 of 1980)’ under the then Ministry of Irrigation (now Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation). The jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board includes both the Brahmaputra and Barak Valleys and covers all the States of the North Eastern Region including Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling under Brahmaputra basin. The Board consists of 21 Members under the Chairman, Brahmaputra Board (4 full time Members and 17 part time Members), List of Members of the Board appointed under clause (A), (B), (C), (D) & (E) of sub-section (3) of section (4) is at Annexure-I

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Since the creation of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and inclusion of Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling in Brahmaputra Basin within the jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board, the Secretary of MoDoNER; the Secretary, I&FCD, Sikkim; the Secretary, Irrigation and Waterways Department, West Bengal are included as Special Invitees in Board meetings along with the Chief Engineer (B&BB), CWC, and Adviser (NE), NITI Aayog (former Planning Commission).

The Board started functioning with its Headquarters at Guwahati from 11.01.1982. As per sub- section (2) of section (3) of the Brahmaputra Board Rules, 1981 Board has established a Coordination Office at New Delhi.

A High Powered Review Board to oversee the work of the Brahmaputra Board was constituted with the Union Minister of Water Resources as the Chairman. List of Members of the High Powered Review Board appointed by the Government of India vide Resolution No. 2(17)/80/FC/460 dated 19.03.1982 and as amended vide Resolution No.23/8/925-ER dated 01.10.1992 is at Annexure-II .

1.2.1 Functions of the Brahmaputra Board

The main functions of Brahmaputra Board stipulated in the Act are – (i) Carry out surveys and investigations in the Brahmaputra Valley (within its jurisdiction) and prepare Master Plans for the control of floods and bank erosion and improvement of drainage in the Brahmaputra Valley. TheBoard shall have regard to the development and utilization of water resources of the Brahmaputra Valley for irrigation, hydro power, navigation and other beneficial purposes and shall, as far as possible, indicate in such plan the works and other measures which may be undertaken for such development;

The Master Plan shall be submitted to the Central Government as soon as may be after it has been prepared or, as the case may be revised and the Central Government shall, after consultation with the State Governments concerned, approve the same subject to such modifications as it may deem fit.

(ii) Formulation of programme, in consultation with State Government(s), for construction / implementation, in phases, of dams and other projects identified in the Master Plans, approved by the Government of India; (iii) Preparation of Detailed Project Reports and estimates including apportionment of cost among States in respect of dams and other projects; (iv) Finalization of standards and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of such dams and other projects and; (v) Construction, operation and maintenance of Multipurpose and other Water Resources Projects, identified in the Master Plans, on approval of Government of India; (vi) Perform any other function which may be prescribed for the proper implementation of this Act. (vii) Perform such other functions as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to the functions specified in section 12 or in clauses (a) to (d), or prescribed under clause (e) of this subsection.

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1.3 Meeting of High Powered Review Board During the Financial Year 2018-19 no Meeting of ‘High Powered Review Board’ of Brahmaputra Board was held.

1.4BoardMeetings of Brahmaputra Board The 66th , 67th and 68th meetings of Brahmaputra Board were held during the year 2018-19. The 66th meeting was held on 29 th June, 2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland. The 67th meeting was held on 26 th October, 2018at Guwahati and 68th meeting was held on 8th February, 2019 at Umiam, Meghalaya

1.5 Meetings of theStanding Committee of Brahmaputra Board

The 60 th and 61 st meetings of the Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board were held during the year 2018-19. The 60 th meeting of the Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board was held on 14.06.2018at Conference Hall, Brahmaputra Board. The 61 st meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board was held on 25.10.2018at Conference Hall, Brahmaputra Board.

1.6Meetings of Advisory Committee of NEHARI

2nd Meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI was held on 11.01.2019 under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Brahmaputra Board at Brahmaputra Board HQ Complex, Basistha, Guwahati-29.

1.7Jurisdiction and Organizational Set-up of Brahmaputra Board: The jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board covers all the North Eastern States including Sikkim and . The organizational setup of Brahmaputra Board has been modified after restructuring order issued by GoI on 10 th January,2019 which provides for establishment of regional offices headed by Dy. Chief Engineer/Superintending Engineer in all the State capitals of North Eastern States.

A chart showing the existing organizational set up of the Board is given at Annexure-III.

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Chapter – II

General Review

2.1 Administration and Organization

High Powered Review Board: A High Powered Review Board to oversee the work of the Brahmaputra Board was constituted with the Union Minister of Water Resources as the Chairman, Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura and Union Minister / Ministers of State for Finance, Transport, Power, Agriculture, Water Resources,RD&GR, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR, Chairman, Central Water Commission as Members and Chairman, Brahmaputra Board as the Member-Secretary. Member (RM), CWC is a Permanent Invitee.

Brahmaputra Board: Brahmaputra Board was constituted in 1980 by an Act of Parliament Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980 (No. 46 of 1980). The Board consists of the Chairman, Vice- Chairman, General Manager as full time Member, Financial Adviser Ex-officio member and 17 part time Members representing 7 States of the North Eastern Region, North Eastern Council, concerned Ministries of Government of India namely Water Resources, Finance, Agriculture, Power, Surface Transport and Organisations of Government of India, namely Central Water Commission, Central Electricity Authority, India Meteorological Department and Geological Survey of India.

Standing Committee: A Standing Committee is also constituted by Government of India with Chairman/Vice-Chairman as Chairman and Member (RM), Central Water Commission, Secretary Water Resources, Government of Assam, Financial Adviser, Brahmaputra Board as Member and General Manager, Brahmaputra Board as Member Convener to examine the Annual Action Plan / Budget Allocation, decide priority of works and exercise the financial power and delegate financial powers.

2.2 Finance, Accounts and Audit

Brahmaputra Board is provided fundsunder‘grants-in-aid’ by the Government ofIndia for its works and establishment expenditure. Brahmaputra Board has a Financial Adviser to render advice on all matters relating to finance, maintenance of accounts and to conduct internal audits of Brahmaputra Board. The Financial Adviser is assisted by ‘Finance Wing’ consisting of a Deputy Financial Adviser, Senior Accounts Officer, Accounts Officers and other supporting staff to assist him in these works. Each field Division is provided with a Divisional Accountant/ Junior Accountant to maintain proper accounts of field works and advise the Executive Engineers in account matters.

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The General Manager shall also exercise the powers and duties as hereinafter prescribed under Rule 16 in the matters pertaining to budget and allocation or re-appropriation of grants.

The fund allocations to the Divisions and their expenditure are maintained by the Finance Wing on monthly/quarterly / annual basis.

2.3 Review in progress of works during 2018-19

2.3.1 Survey& Investigation and preparation / updating of Master Plan

a) 5(five) Master Plans of Jaldhaka, Tangani, Simsang, Torsa and Teesta have been submitted to MoWR, RD&GR for approval of GoI, whereas 3(three)Master Plan Jaldhaka,Simsang, and Torsa was approved by MoWR, RD&GR during financial year 2018-19.Modification of Master Plan Kynshi and Sankosh-Raidak is completed and submitted to concern State Govt. for comments. Master Plan of Kynshi Approved by 66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board and submitted to MoJS,DoWR, RD&GR for approval of GoI.Modification of Master Planof Dareng has been completed. It was proposed to modify all the draft Master Plans completed by Brahmaputra Board in the similar lines.

b) Preparation of new Master Plans will be taken up on completion of modification of draft master plans already prepared.

2.3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS):

Preparation DPR of Depota DDS was cleared by CWC and TEC accorded. DPRs of Pota Kolong, and Deroi were submitted to CWC and fresh DPR is under preparation as per latest guideline of CWC. DPRs of Larsing and Dharmanagar are modified as per latest guideline of CWC,observations raised by CWCwere under compliance.DPRs of Sonai, Laura– Jamira-Sessa, Punir, Ghiladhari, Tingrai and Haria-Nanoi are under preparation in Board.The 65 th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to obtain the required NOC as per condition of Brahmaputra Board Act 1980 from State Governments before processing for clearance of DPR and subsequent implementation. Accordingly Water Resources Department, Assam was requested to issue NOC.

2.3.3 Survey & Investigation and preparation of DPR of Multipurpose Projects including Mini-Micro Projects

a) Kulsi MP Project: Alltechnical chapters of the DPR were cleared by CWC & CEA.Government of Assam and Government of Meghalayahas been requested on 15.05.2018 & 29.05.2018 to take over the Project as it is decided on 65 th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 to request concern State Government to identify the implementing Agency and source of funding before placing the same in the Technical Advisory Committee TAC) of Ministry for techno-economic clearance of the project. A set of DPR of the Project was submitted to Government of Assam and Government of Meghalaya. Kulsi

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MP Project is aninter-state Project. It is decided on 67 th Board Meeting held on 08.02.19 to make a joint study visit of the Project site by the concerned state Government before confirmation of the ownership of the Project.

b) Noa-Dehing Dam Project :All technical chapters of theDPR cleared by CWC & CEA. The DPR of this project was placed for consideration in the 135 th meeting of Advisory Committee of MoJS, DoWR, RD&GR held on 12.03.2018 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, MoWR,RD&GR. The TAC discussed the issue pertaining to ownership; sources of funding and overall economic viability of the project were discussed. As these issues were not established, the Advisory Committee decided to defer and again put up after resolving the same. The ownership issue has already been resolved as the Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide letter dated 09.01.2019 confirmed that the ownership will remain with the state Government.

c) Simsang (Someswari) Dam Project and Jiadhal Dam Projec t: Hydrological data collection continued. The 65th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to complete the remaining Survey & Investigation (S&I) works and DPR preparation through consultants. The price discovery for the work has already been completed and the bid document for inviting Expression of Interest(EoI) is under finalization.

d) Killing Dam Project : Hydrological data collection continued. Layout prepared and submitted to CWC for finalization. Observations received from CWC were being attended. Infrastructural development, topographical survey, geological investigation and construction material survey were in progress.In the 65 th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to hand over the project to NEEPCO for remaining S&I works and DPR preparation and subsequent implementation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for handing over the Project is being finalized.

2.3.4 Feasibility studies for channelization of river Brahmaputra- Mathematical model studies etc.

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati was entrusted to carry out Mathematical Model Study of River Brahmaputra with emphasis on climate change to understand the river dynamics.1 D study report “Beta-Test” has been completed and it was released in the form of BRAHMA-1D Model by Hon’ble Union Minister of MoJS,DoWR, RD&GR during 9th meeting of HPRB held on 30.12.2017 at Kaziranga, Assam. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has now developed 2D model under this study. River cross section of Brahmaputra covering Majuli Islands south bank was provided to Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati for validation of 2D model. Validation of 2D model through physical model study at NEHARI, is in progress.

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2.3.5 Seminar Brahmaputra Board organized the following Seminars during the year 2018-19 1. “Synergy among organisations working in Water Resources Sector in North Eastern Region” and The seminar on “Synergy among organisations working in Water Resources Sector in North Eastern Region” on 27.09.2018 received very encouraging response from the Central as well as State Governments and educational institutions of NE Region. As many as 74 participants from 37 Departments participated in the seminar and came up with a very important recommendation on data sharing aspect. There was an unanimity among the participants of the seminar on need of a common platform where one can access (a) all the data collected by different organizations in the field of Water Resources and (b) the studies carried out and reports prepared by different organizations in the field of Water Resources sector. It was also recommended during the seminar that the Data Sharing Centre should be set up by Brahmaputra Board at its Head Office at Basistha. A Core Group Committee under Vice-Chairman, Brahmaputra Board has been constituted to finalize all aspects related to establishing Data Sharing Centre and the modalities of sharing the data.

2. “Soil Erosion in North Eastern Region”

The seminaron “Soil Erosion in North Eastern Region” held on 15.02.2019 was. inaugurated by Dr P. K. Misra, Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India and a well known domain expert in Disaster Management. It had three technical sessions covering the topics “Soil Erosion and Dynamics of river Brahmaputra”, “Dynamics of Soil erosion” and “Inputs for Soil Erosion Study and its Control”.

The seminar brought together practicing Engineers, Academicians, as well as Researchers together to deliberate on the issue. Some of the panelists included Professors from Assam Engineering College, Indian Institute of Technologies, Scientists from NE-SAC, ICAR etc., Water Resources Experts from Central Water Commission, Asian Development Bank & Brahmaputra Board. All stakeholders such as the families affected by soil erosion, Social Workers, Educational Institutions, Scientific Organisations, Government Organisations and Non Governmental Organisations dealing with problems of erosion took part in the seminar. 98 participants representing 45 organisations attended the seminar and took part in its deliberations.

The Seminar came out with a very important suggestion that eco-friendly system and bioengineering approach for controlling bank erosion should be adopted. Environmental friendly measures which could be combination of engineering measures and soft (vegetative) measures may be adopted wherever possible. This will facilitate community involvement in the project implementation. Findings of the seminar has been published by Brahmaputra Board and circulated to all concerned organisations.

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2.3.6 Execution of Drainage Development Scheme (DDS):

a) Barbhag DDS:The works of construction of embankment & re-sectioning of channel were completedunder revised DPR of Rs. 14.80 crore. Construction of sluice regulator and its associated workswerecontinued. Due to uncontrolled release of ground water in the foundation excavation, a part of the foundation has been modified replacing the RCC cutoff walls by sheet piles. Consultancy works has been awarded to IIT,Guwahati for suggesting appropriate technology for installation of sheet piles and execution of the work.

b) Amjur DDS : The R/S of embankment of Amjur DDS has been completed. Revised Cost estimate for the same has been cleared by Cost Directorate of CWC for Rs. 48.18.The DPR is yet to techno-economically cleared by CWC. The work of construction of sluice is to be taken up after approval of DPR.

c) Jengrai DDS : Construction of sluice of Jengrai DDS was completed in November,2018

d) Jakaichuk DDS : Works envisaged under the scheme completed in June,2018.

2.3.7 New Drainage Development Scheme proposed to be taken up for execution 2017-18 to 2019-20

Following DDSs were included in the approved Planned Scheme of MoWR,RD&GR “River Basin Management” for continuation of Brahmaputra Board during the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Depota, Demow, Pola, Dharmanagar, Pota Kalong, Larsing, Nelli and Kalamanijani DDS.

2.3.8 North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI):

This institute was established under Brahmaputra Board at Rudreswar, North Guwahati as per clause 7 of Assam Accord, and operationalized during 1996. The main functions of NEHARI are material testing, carrying out Hydraulic model studies etc. Facilities such as Hydraulic Laboratory with model trays and flumes and Laboratories for testing soil, concrete, other construction materials and foundation rock exist in the institute. An Advisory Committee of NEHARI was constituted under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Brahmaputra Board with members from CWPRS, CSMRS, CGWB, IITG, WAPCOS, NERIWALM& NWA- Pune to govern the functions of NEHARI. 1st meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI was held on 06.10.2017. A meeting was held in the Conference Hall of Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati-29 on 13.08.2018 with representatives of various departments/organizations involved in Implementation of infrastructure development project in NE Region. The representatives from different organizations expressed their keen interest in Hydraulic model studies after learning the facilities and capabilities of the institute in conducting physical Hydraulic Model Studies. A Committee consisting with members from CWC,

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CSMRS, CWPRS and Brahmaputra Board was constituted to assess the present condition in existing infrastructure, equipments, machineries and requirement of new equipments in different laboratories at NEHARI for making it fully functional vide Notification dated 16.11.2018 and 1st meeting was held on 10.01.2019 and the Committee recommended for renovation of NEHARI. The 2nd meeting of AdvisoryCommittee of NEHARI was held on 11.01.2019 at Brahmaputra Board headquarters and decided to revitalize NEHARI on priority basis on the report of the committee visited on 10.01.2019. Experts from CSMRS and CWPRS expressed their readiness to impart necessary training for NEHARI staff. Accordingly, the process for modernization and upgradation of NEHARI has been started during this financial year2018-19.

2.3.9 Flood Control & Anti erosion works

a) Protection of Majuli Island from floods and erosion works: Continuing the protection works of Majuli Island under Phase –II &III, expenditure of Rs.129.76 crore has been incurred up to March 2019 with Rs. 2.27 crore during 2018-19. Works envisaged underPhase-II&IIIwas completed.With the implementation of works under various phases, the land mass of Majuli Island has increased from 502.21 sq km to 524.29 sq km from the year 2004 to 2016 as per evidence drawn from satellite imagery data. Thus, 22.08 sqkmof land was successfully reclaimed in Majuli Island.

b) Restoration of Dibang and Lohit Rivers to their original coursesat Dhola-Hatighuli (Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dholla-Hatighuli Phase-IV): Work was completed in March 2016 with an expenditure of Rs.56.59 crore. Only maintenance continued. The benefited area under the scheme includes 11villages under Doomduma Revenue Circle in an area of about 1500 ha.

c) Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses at Dhola-Hatighuli,Phase-V - Conversion of the existing tie bund across the spill channel of river Dibang in to a full- fledged embankment at Bahbari and construction of new embankment -Part-A of Phase – V:DPR techno-economically cleared by CWC. Tender for Execution of the works is under process.

d) Protection of Balat Village in Meghalaya on River Umngi: Phase -I of the scheme at estimated amountofRs. 5.63 crore was completed in January 2016. DPR for Phase -II of the scheme for Rs. 12.87 croreprepared as per recommendation of TAC- BB was techno-economically cleared by CWC. Tender for execution of the works is under process. e) Anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, Kalair-alga International Border area from erosion of river Brahmaputra, Assam. The area was subjected to severe erosion of river Brahmaputra threatening the existing IBB link road, border fencingand border road and adjoining vast area of town. Original scheme of Rs 23.79 crore was modified due to ban on extraction of boulder by Hon’ble High Court of Meghalaya for Rs. 20.25 crore substituting boulders by Geo-bag. Status of implementation at the of the year was as under

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(i) Construction of retirement bund to plug the breach on Indo-Bangla Border (IBB) Link Road – Completed on 02.08.2017 (ii) Construction of balance work of retirement bund on IBB Road –Commenced on 12.02.2018 and Completed on 28.02.2019 (iii) Bank revetment with geo-bags – Out of three groups,work ordered for one group and commenced from 10.03.2018 and 73.31% progress achieved up to 31 st March,2019. For the remaining two groups tender processed. f) Anti-erosion measure in Masalabari area near International Borderin Assam –works completed in November,2018. g) Anti-erosion measures for bank protection of Bhajaner Cherra,Nishiganj area under Cooch Behar Block No. II along the left bank of River Mansai in , West Bengal (i) Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction was accorded. Tender for execution is under finalization. h) Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area on the Right Bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal. (i) Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction was accorded.Tender for execution is under finalization

2.3.10 Raised Platform Construction of raised platform at Satrakanara area in Barpeta District, Assamhas been completed in May,2018 and handed over to District Administration, Barpeta in June,2018. During the recent flood,the platform was used by flood affected people as most of the area surrounding the raised platform was deluged for several days. People who were rendered homeless during the recent flood were shifted along with their householditems and domestic animals to the platform. They took shelter for a minimum for 20 to 30 days. It become very useful as the hand pump and toilet set installed satisfied the primary needsof flood people. In Assam where 248 houses have been damaged and more than two lakh people accommodated in relief camps in the recent flood, Raised Platform provided a good initiative for temporary flood relief.

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Chapter- III

Review of progress in preparation of Master Plan; Survey and Investigation; execution, maintenance and operation of multipurpose dams and other works; drawing up of standards and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of dams; phased programme for construction by State Governments of all dams and other projects/ schemes incorporated in Master Plan.

3.1 Progress of Survey and Investigation and Preparation of Master Plans, Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for Drainage Development Schemes and DPRs of Multi-Purpose Projects

3.1.1 Preparation of Master Plans The Brahmaputra Board had taken up preparation of Master Plans of the main stem of the Brahmaputra and Barak along with 68 major tributaries of Brahmaputra, including Majuli Island, River Dhaleswari and rivers of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura in three Parts.

Part River No. Status Part-I Main stem Brahmaputra 1 Approved by the Government of India River Master Plan on Barak 1 Approved by the Government of India Part-II River and its tributaries except Dhaleswari Master Plan on 68 o Approved by the Government of India and tributaries of the furnished to the State Governments for Brahmaputra and rivers implementation of recommendations-47 Master of Tripura including Plans. Majuli Island and o Approved by MoWR,RD&GR and under process Part-III Dhaleswari of publication -3 Master Plans o Approved by 65 th and 66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board and s ubmitted to MoWR,RD&GR for approval -3 Master Plans o Draft Master Plan completed, submitted to concerned state government and await ed for comments- 1 Master Plan o Modification under process-5 Master Plan o Master Plan under preparation-3 Master Plan o Draft Master Plan completed . To be modified further on the lines of latest suggestions of MoWR,RD&GR -3 Master Plans o New basins identified for preparation of Master Plans- 5 Sub-basins Total 70

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During the year 2018-19

λ As per decision of 9 th High PoweredReview Board Meeting, the approved Master Plans are resubmitted to the concerned State Government for implementation of recommendations

λ Master Plans of Jaldhaka, Simsang and Torsa were approved by MoWR,RD&GR and under process of publication

λ Master Plans of Tangani, Teesta and Kynshi basins were completed and approved by 65th and 66th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board and submitted to the MoJS,DoWR, RD&GR for approval of Government of India.

λ Master Plan of Sankosh Raidak basinscompleted and submitted to concerned State Government.Comments received from Government of West Bengal.Comments awaited from Government of Assam

λ Master Plan of Ganol, Dareng, Waikhyrwi Umtru &Umsohryngkew basinsunder process of modification.

3.1.2 Current Assignment for Preparation of Master Plans: The following rivers were identified for preparation of Master Plans –

1. Lubha – in Meghalaya 2. Feni River – in Tripura 3. Kolodyne – in Mizoram 4. Tuichang – in Mizoram 5. Imphal River – in Manipur

Preparation of new Master Plan was proposed to be taken up on completion of modification of draft master plans already prepared.

A pictogram of the status of Master Plan is given at Annexure – VII

3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS)

In the approved Master Plans prepared by Brahmaputra Board 41 drainage congested areas wereidentified for preparation of detailed project report (DPR).

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3.2.1 Completed Drainage Development Schemes:

• Harang Drainage Development Scheme

The scheme with estimated cost of Rs. 30.49 croreis located in Barak Valley on the border of Bangladesh near Badarpur with expenditureof Rs. 33.90 crore and completed during March, 2011and was handed over to WRD, Assam.It benefits 11850 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in Barak Valley, Assam for agriculture.

• East of Barpeta Drainage Development Scheme The revised estimate for Rs. 2.96 crore was taken up for execution in March, 2009 and completed in June, 2011 with the expenditure of Rs. 2.67 crore. The scheme has already been handed over to WRD, Assam.It benefits 2852 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in Barpeta District for agriculture.

3.2.2 Under Execution:

• Jakaichuk Drainage Development Scheme

The scheme was under execution by Brahmaputra Board since 2008.Works envisaged under the approved estimate completed. The scheme would accrue benefits to an area of2308 ha for agriculture.

• Barbhag Drainage Development Scheme

Brahmaputra Board took up the execution of Borbhag Drainage Development Scheme during the year 2006. Two components of the work - (1) Raising and strengthening of embankment and (2) Re-sectioning of channel have already been completed in March 2012. The DPR was revised to Rs. 14.80 crore incorporating revised design of sluice. The work of remaining part of the scheme i.e construction of the sluice was in progress and 24.94% progress wasachieved up to March, 2019 with an overall expenditure of Rs 10.66 crore.Due to uncontrolled and unmanageable release of ground water, the design of foundation of the sluice for the remaining part was modified substituting cut-off walls by Sheet Piles. On completion of the scheme, an area of 4000 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in District of Assam would be benefited for agriculture.

• Amjur Drainage Development Scheme

Techno-economic clearance of the scheme for an amount of Rs. 14.15 crore was received in January, 2006. The execution of Amjur DDS was taken up in the year 2006-07. Out of the two components i.e. sluice regulator and embankment, the work for ‘Raising and Strengthening’ of existing embankment was taken up first and completed. The design of sluice was entrusted to CWC and the revised estimate as per approved design is under appraisal of CWC. The scheme would bebenefited an area of 7200 ha of drainage congested areas in , Assam for agriculture.

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• Jengrai Drainage Development Scheme

Techno-economic clearance of the scheme for an amount of Rs. 1.49 crore was accorded in 2006. The scheme was taken up by Brahmaputra Board in 2006-07. Out of the two components i.e. sluice regulator and embankment, the work for ‘Raising and Strengthening’ of existing embankment was taken up first and completed. The DPR of the scheme was revised as per actual design of sluice for Rs. 5.23 crore and execution completed on November,2018. An area of 1400 ha would benefit from removal ofdrainage congestions.. • Demow Drainage Development Scheme

On accord of techno-economic clearance by CWC, the DPR of Demow Drainage Development Scheme was submitted to Government of Assam for implementation. However, Government of Assam requested Brahmaputra Board to take up the execution of the scheme. The detailed design and construction drawing of the sluice regulator has been done by Brahmaputra Board and the cost estimate of the scheme has been updated for Rs. 22.25 crore which was under techno-economic appraisal.The 65 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 27 th March 2018 decided that further processing of clearance of DPR will be taken up only on receipt of complete NOC from State Government.

 The brief statusin respect of 41 drainage congested area as on 31.03.2019aregiven below-

Sl. Name of Tributary / Area No. Drainage Sub-basin Basin affected State Remarks Scheme (sq.km) I) Identified based upon findings of 49 approved Master Plans II) Schemes cleared by CWC : 1 4 a) Execution completed and handed over :2 1 Harang Barak Barak 242 Execution completed and 2 East of Beki-Manas Brahmaputra 180 handed over to WRD, Barpeta Aie. Government of Assam b) Under Execution :4 3 Borbhag Pagladiya Brahmaputra 56 Scheme is under execution 4 Amjur Barak Barak 52.5 Raising& Strengthening of Assam embankment is completed.

Revised DPR for construction of sluice regulator is under techno-economic appraisal of CWC. 5 Jengrai Subansiri Brahmaputra 18 Execution completed 6 Jakaichuk Jhanji Brahmaputra 100 c) Execution suspended :2 7 Kailashahar Manu Manu-Deo 18 Tripura Execution suspended due to 8 Singla Barak Barak 322 Assam inability of State Gov ernment to provide requisite land d) Handed over for implementation : 1 9 Rudrasagar Gumti Gumti 22 Tripura Handed over to State Government of Tripura for execution e) Under the stage of land acquisition for implementation : 5 10 Kalamonijan Kopili Brahmaputra 100 Assam DPR Techno-economically

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Sl. Name of Tributary / Area No. Drainage Sub-basin Basin affected State Remarks Scheme (sq.km) (Jugijan & cleared. For implementation, Lankajan) land acquisition is under 11 Nelli Kopili Brahmaputra 32 Assam process with the concern State 12 Pola Pola Barak 71 Assam Government. 13 Depota Depota Brahmaputra 28.36 Assam 14 Demow Disang Brahmaputra 226 Assam .DPR sent to CWC for techno- economic clearance. As per suggestion of CWC for redesign, IIT Guwahati was requested for consultancy of detailed design of sluice regulat or. However, this will be pursued only after receipt of Mandatory requirement from State. Land acquisition is under process. II) DPR under review after compliance of observations of CWC : 4 1 Dharmanagar Juri Juri 20 Tripura Modified DPR submitted to CWC for techno-economic 2 Larsing Barak Barak 35 Assam clearance. As compliance exceeded more than one year, 3 Deroi Disang Brahmaputra 194 Assam concerned field office will submit the DPR as a fresh proposal. 4 Pota Kolong Kopili- Brahmaputra 100 Assam Kolong III) Schemes under Survey & Investigation and preparation of DPR: 6 195 1 Sonai Kopili- Brahmaputra 63 Assam Field office to submit feasibility Kolong report Laura- Buridehing Brahmaputra 300

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Sessa 3 Punir Barak Barak 31 DPR submitted by field office Assam and under compliance of observations Ghiladhari Ghiladhari Brahmaputra 144 Field office to submit joint 4 Assam feasibility report 5 Tingrai Buridehing Brahmaputra 11 Assam Joint field visit was carried out and suggested to prepare the DPR accordingly. 6 Haria-Nanoi Nanoi Brahmaputra NA Assam Scheme is under formulation of Brahmaputra Board IV) Schemes under process of deletion :14 1 Konwarpur Demow Brahmaputra 112 Assam Under process of deletion 2 Badri Barak Barak 33 Assam 3 Mora- Dikrong Brahmaputra 26 Assam Dikrong 4 Sukhsagar Gumti Gumti 50 Tripura 5 Mora- Dikrong Brahmaputra 8 Assam Pichalamukh 6 Pakania Ranganadi Brahmaputra 16 Assam 7 Namdang Dikhow Brahmaputra 10 Assam 8 Sisapathar Dikrong Brahmaputra 12 Assam 9 Gelabil Bhogdoi Brahmaputra 5 Assam

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Sl. Name of Tributary / Area No. Drainage Sub-basin Basin affected State Remarks Scheme (sq.km) 10 West of Beki- Brahmaputra 23 Assam Barpeta Manas-Aie 11 Ghagra Barak Barak 65 Assam 12 Bherekibeel Maridhal Brahmaputra Assam 13 Khatra Barnadi Brahmaputra 15 Assam 14 Batha Nanoi Brahmaputra 40 Assam V) Schemes already deleted 3 1 Joysagar Kopili- Brahmaputra 55 Assam Kalong Dropped on approval of Board 2 Rangsai Jinjiram Brahmaputra 147 Assam in 53 rd meeting of BB 3 Sessa Puthimari Brahmaputra 59 Assam

3.2.3 Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR)s for Drainage Development Schemes:

During the year, 2018-19 the achievements made by Board in respect of preparation of Drainage Development Schemes are as under:-

o DPRof Depota, techno-economicallycleared by CWC o DPRs of Dharmanagar, Pota Kolong, Deroi and Larsing DDSwere under appraisal of CWC. Observations of CWC were attended.

A pictogram of the status of Drainage Development Scheme is given at Annexure- IX.

3.3 ‘Survey and Investigation’ of Water Resources Projects

Brahmaputra Board took up 'Survey & Investigation' of 14 Multipurpose Projects in Brahmaputra and Barak Basin and in the south flowing rivers of Meghalaya .

3.3.1 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) Completed

After 'Survey & Investigation' and completion of preparation of Detail Project Reports (DPRs) following projects were under commissioning by various Agencies –

Sl.No Project Implementing Agency/Organization/Government 1 Siang Dam Handed over to NHPC during the year 2000. NHPC informed that Project Siang Lower was handed over to M/s JaiP rakash Associates Ltd. on (3 dams) 31.03.2009. Siang Middle to M/s Reliance Energy Ltd. (REL) and Siang Upper, was allocated to M/s NHPC by Government of Arunachal Pradesh in February 2009 for preparation of PFR. Further details on the progress of commissioning of these projects have not been received 2 Subansiri Dam Handed over to NHPC during the year 2000. As stated by NHPC the

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Project Lower Subansiri is targeted for completion by 2017. Subansiri (3 dams) Middle and Su bansiri Upper were handed over to M/s Jindal Power Ltd. on 04.02.2011. Further details on progress of commissioning of these projects have not been received 3 Tipaimukh Dam Handed over to NEEPCO and subsequently handed over to NHPC Project from NEEPCO 4 Pagladiya Dam The work of Pagladiya Dam Project under execution by Project Brahmaputra Board has been abandoned due to non-completion of zirat survey by Government of Assam 5 Bairabi Dam Handed to Government of Mizoram, who allotted the work of Project execution for Bairabi Dam Project to M/s Sikaria Power Ltd., Kolkata on 10.08.2012. It has been intimated by Government of Mizoram that Bairabi Dam Project will be completed in seven years.

3.3.2 Partially Completed Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)

The following four Water Resources Projects located in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya after partial completion of 'Survey & Investigation' by Brahmaputra Board were handed over to other Agency / State Government for completion of the balance Survey & Investigation works and subsequent commissioning.

Sl. No. Name of Project Implementing Agency

1. Dibang Dam project National Hydroelectric Power Corporation

Lohit Dam Project (On completion of 2. Government of Arunachal Pradesh 'Survey & Investigation') 3. Kynshi Stage-I Dam project Government of Meghalaya 4. Kynshi Stage-II Dam project Government of Meghalaya

3.3.3 All technical chapters of the Detailed Project Reportsof following 2 (two) Projects were cleared by CWC and CEA

Sl.No. Name of Project Location 1. Kulsi Multipurpose Project Assam Meghalaya border Declared as National Projects 2. Noa-Dehing Dam Project Arunachal Pradesh

3.3.4 Projects under ‘Survey & Investigation’ and formulation of Detailed Project Reports

The following three Water Resources Projects were presently under 'Survey & Investigation'/preparation of DPR in Brahmaputra Board-

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Sl.No. Name of Project Location 1. Simsang Dam Project Meghalaya 2.. Jiadhal Dam Project Assam Arunachal Pradesh border 3. Killing Dam Project Assam Meghalaya border

λ Kulsi Multipurpose Project

The project site is located about 1.5 Km downstream of Ukium, a border village of Assam and Meghalaya. Brahmaputra Board took up the survey and investigation work of Kulsi M.P. project in the year 1997. The installed capacity of the project is estimated as 55 M.W. with a gross command area of about 26000 ha. This project has been declared as a ‘National Project’ by Government of India. All chapters of the DPR wascleared by CEA & CWC. Both The Assam Government and Government of Meghalayawas requested to take over the project for implementation as it is a inter- state Project.

λ Noa-Dehing Dam Project

The Project site is located about 4 Km upstream of Miao Town in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The investigation of this project was started in December, 1996. The installed capacity of the project is estimated at 72 MW. This project also declared as a ‘National Project’. The DPR of this project was placed for consideration in the 135 th meeting of Advisory Committee of MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRheld on 12 th March,2018 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR. The TAC discussed the issue pertaining to ownership, source of funding and overall economic viability of the Project were discussed. As these issues were not established, the Advisory Committee decided to defer and again put up after resolving the same. The ownership issue has already been resolved as the Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide letter dated 09.01.2019 tookownership of the project.

λ Simsang (Someswari) Multipurpose project

The project is located on the Simsang river with the dam site at Rongkhandi near Nangwalbibra Township under East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. The survey and investigation work of this project was taken up during the year 1997. The tentative installed capacity of this project is estimated as 65 MW.

 Present status-

o Topographical survey mostly completed o Pre-feasibility report prepared o Geological investigation in progress - 26 bore holes completed in dam area o Construction material survey completed o Two alternate layouts of water conductor system have been proposed by the Board and submitted to the CWC for finalization of one of the alternatives for further investigation.

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It was decided to complete the balance works of Survey & Investigation and DPR preparation through outsourcing due to acute shortage of manpower in the middle and higher level of the Engineering cadrein Brahmaputra Board. The process of inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) is in progress.

λ Jiadhal Dam Project

Jiadhal Dam project is located about 5 Km upstream of Jiadhalmukh in Assam-Arunachal Border area. Investigation of this project was taken up in November, 2002. The installed capacity of the project is estimated at 70 MW (tentative). CWC Design Team has been requested for a field visit to finalize the layout and other project parameters of the project.

 Present status-

o Topographical survey in progress o Geological investigation in progress o Construction materials survey in progress o EIA& EMP studies are in progress o Two alternate layouts of the project have been proposed by the Board and submitted to the CWC for finalization of one of the alternatives.

It has been decided to complete the balance works of Survey & Investigation and DPR preparation through outsourcing due to acute shortage of manpower in the middle and higher level of the Engineering cadre in Brahmaputra Board. The process of inviting Expression of Interest (EoI) is under finalization.

λ Killing Dam Project

The project site is located at Assam-Meghalaya Border on river Umiam. Brahmaputra Board started survey &investigation of this project in November, 2003. The installed capacity of the project is estimated at 85 MW. The target for completion of the DPR of this project is 2017-18.

 Present status- o The design team of CWC visited project sites of Killing MP Project on 20th December, 2009 and reviewed the proposed layout. It was suggested by the CWC to carry out optimization studies based on tentative costs at different dam heights for finalization of the project parameters. Accordingly, the studies have been carried out and submitted to CWC for vetting. CWC has broadly agreed to the proposal submitted by the Board and suggested some additional studies/investigations. The additional studies/investigations are in progress.

At present, hydrological studies and drilling works for preparation of DPR are in progress and lay out plan of the project is under finalization.

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o It was decided to handover the project to NEEPCO for DPR preparation and subsequent implementation due to acute shortage of manpower in the middle and higher level of the Engineering cadre in Brahmaputra Board.Brahmaputra Board is in discussion with NEEPCO for finalization of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for handing over Killing Dam Project.

A pictogram of the status is given at Annexure- X.

3.3.4 Survey & Investigation of Mini Hydel Projects

The Brahmaputra Board has taken up the following 3 (three) Mini Hydel projects in Meghalaya for ‘Survey & Investigation’ and preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)-

Sl. Name of Project Status 1 Myntang Mini Hydel Project (20 MW) Survey & Investigation continued 2 Umkhen Stage-I Mini Hydel Project (5 MW) Survey & Investigation discontinued from 3 Umkhen Stage-II Mini Hydel Project (4 MW) May, 2015

During August, 2012 a team of geologists headed by the Director, Engineering Geology Division, NER, Shillong visited the dam sites and approved the feasibility of all the three project sites prima- facie. They have suggested for some more topographical and river survey works for further studies.Hydrological and Preliminary Power Potential Studies in respect of these projects were carried out till April 2015. AfterApril 2015,preparation of DPRs of only Myntang Mini Hydel project continued. In line with the decision in respect of Jiadhal & Simsang, it has also been decided to examine the possibilities of carrying out balance field survey work and DPR preparation through a consultant.

3.4 Construction Activities 3.4.1 Pagladiya Dam Project

This project meant for flood moderation to benefit an area of 40000 ha, irrigation to 54,160 ha and incidental power generation of 3 MW, is proposed across Pagladiya River at Thalkuchi in which falls under Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) in Assam. The project envisages construction of 25 m high and 21 km long earth dam with a concrete spillway. The Government of India had sanctioned the project in January, 2001 at an estimated cost of Rs. 542.90 crore for construction by Brahmaputra Board. λ Works carried out since 2001 λ Pre-construction survey, investigations, studies, design, drawings etc. λ Taking possession of land (956 ha) for Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) purpose λ Construction of project roads, offices, etc. λ Preparation of technical specifications & tender document λ Pre-qualification of contractors for main works

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Out of 3238 ha of land required for execution of Pagladiya Dam Project, 956 ha of land acquired by Government of Assam was made available to Brahmaputra Board. Due to inability of Government of Assam to acquire the balance 2282 ha of land for R&R purpose, the work was held up and as per decision of 53 rd Meeting of Brahmaputra Board; all activities were closedw. e. f. 31 st May 2013. The Government of Assam was requested to take over and make necessary arrangement for protection of 956 ha of land from unauthorized occupation. 26 personnel engaged for watch and ward of 956 ha of land have been disengaged from 1 st June 2013.

3.4.2 Construction of Raised Platforms

On request from State Government of Assam, Brahmaputra Board has completed construction of 18 raised platforms at different locations to facilitate logistic support during flood for humans and livestock. Another raised platform at Satrakanara area in Barpeta District, Assam was completed in May,2018 and handed over to the State Government in June,2018.

In the report of performance evaluation study carried out through an independent agency, it has been advocated to construct more raised platforms for shelter of marooned people during floods. As per decision of 65 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board, NDMA was requested to keep the Brahmaputra Board in the loop for assisting NDMA for implementation of such schemes in North Eastern Region.

The list of places / locations of Raised Platforms constructed by Brahmaputra Board is as under- Sl. Name No. District Date of Handing over to No Completion State Govt. 1 Bejartari 1 Kamrup(Rural) 25.03.2010 06.06.2011 2 Salmarapam (Toptola) 1 Morigaon 09.04.2011 20.05.2012 3 Garapar 1 Morigaon 09.04.2011 20.05.2012 4 Kapahtoli - 2 Nos 1 Tinsukia 5 Matmora 1 28.03.2007 12.10.2007 6 Kharubhuj 1 3 Raised Platform along L/B of Kamrup 2006 16.03.2010 7 Brahmaputra from Guimara- 3 (Rural) Nahira area 8 Ulubari 1 Morigaon 03.11.2006 20.03.2008 9 Salekpathalighat 1 Majuli Dec’ 2009 31.05.2012 10 Jiakur 1 Kamrup 28.02.2013 09.04.2013 11 Tulsimukh-Kochgaon 1 29.04.2014 12 Atoichuk 1 Majuli August 2013 24.09.2013 13 Dakhinpat 1 Majuli 14 Kharkharijan 1 Majuli 15 Ratanpur Miri 1 Majuli Nov’ 2015 16 Barbalarchar 1 Dhubri Dec’ 2015 20.09.2016 17 Satrakanara 1 Barpeta May,2018 June,2018 Total 19

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3.4.3 North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI)

North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI) was established in the year 1996 under Brahmaputra Board, as a follow up of the ‘Assam Accord’ inked on 15th August, 1985 in presence of then, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, late Shri Rajiv Gandhi. The Institute is situated ina sprawling campus of 44 ha at Rudreswar in North Guwahati at a distance of 25 km from the main city, far from the madding crowd, on the hillock in a conducive ambience. The Institute was set up as pioneer laboratory of North Eastern Region for laboratory testing of soil, rock, concrete and construction materials for development of water resources and other projects. The Institute has adequate facility for simulating and understanding river behavior through physical models.

 Mandate

Undertaking field and laboratory investigations, research and development work of basic and applied types in 'Geo-mechanics', 'Concrete Technology', 'Soil Characteristics', 'Construction Materials' and associated issues for development of hydropower, irrigation and flood control projects.

λ Activities

o Hydraulic Physical Model Testing for erosion problem study &river training o Soil mechanics o Rock mechanics o Concrete technology o Construction material testing o Geophysical investigations at site o Sediment/Silt analysis

NEHARI has patronage of Central Soil and Material Research station (CSMRS), New Delhi and Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune – Internationally organized apex institute in the field of laboratory testing of soil, construction materials and development of physical and mathematical models in the field of water resources. Experts/technical hands of NEHARI have initially been imparted training on the subject by both the above mentioned premier institutes. During a short span of time, since its inception, NEHARI has successfully completed laboratory testing of soil and materials during investigation and also during execution of a number of projects in the water resources development.

Noteworthy among them are Lower Subansiri Hydro-electric Project, Middle Subansiri Hydro- electric Project, Lower Siang Project, Middle Siang Project, Dibang Dam Project, Myntdu-Leshka Project of Meghalaya, Tuirini, Taivawl and Kolodyne H.E. Project of Mizoram, Dikhu Hydel Project of Nagaland and others. Test reports prepared by NEHARI have been appreciated by CSMRS. An Advisory Committee of NEHARI was constituted under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Brahmaputra Board with members from CWPRS, CSMRS, CGWB, IITG, WAPCOS, NERIWALM& NWA-Puneto govern the functions of NEHARI.

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3.5 Flood Management and Anti-erosion Schemes (Implementation of Anti-erosion Measures) 3.5.1 Anti-erosion Measures Completed

Brahmaputra Board has successfully completed the following anti-erosion measures in Assam Meghalaya and Nagaland –

A) Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dholla Hatghuli (Renamed as Restoration of rivers Dibang and Lohit to their original courses) – Phase – I, Phase-II, Phase-III and Phase-IV B) Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion- Immediate measure, Phase-I, Emergent measures and Phase-II & III C) Protection of Nagrijuli, Rangia Town, Mukalmua and Barbhag area from floods and erosion of river Puthimari in Assam D) Protection of Balat Village from erosion of river Umngi, Meghalaya Phase-I. E) Anti-Erosion measures to protect Kushiabil & Durgajan village in Dimapur of river Dhansiri(S) in Nagaland F) Protection of Masalabari International Border Area of Dhubri District from erosion of River Brahmaputra G) Anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, Kalair-Alga International Border area from erosion of river Brahmaputra, Assam-one part for Construction of retirement bund on IBB Road completed.

On completion, the above schemes at Sl. No. c. and e. have been handed over to respective States for routine maintenance.

3.5.2 Implementation of Anti-erosion Measures underway

 Protection of Majuli from floods and erosion

Majuli is the largest inhabited river island in the world. It is situated between latitudes 26º45’N and 27º10’N, and longitudes between 93º40’E and 94º35’E. Majuli has been the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization since the 16 th century. Shrimanta Sankardeva, a pioneer of the medieval-age neo-vaishnavite movement, preached a monotheist form of called as Vaishnavism and established monasteries and hermitages known as satras. The satras preserve antiques like weapons, utensils, jeweler and other items of cultural significance. The inhabitants of Majuli are mostly tribal - predominantly from the Mising, Deori and Sonowal Kacharis tribes. Majuli is also famous for pottery.

Majuli Island has constantly been subjected to erosion by the mighty Brahmaputra. Responsibility for undertaking anti-erosion works for protection of Majuli Island was given to Brahmaputra Board in the year 1999. Physical activities on the ground started in the year 2004.

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The total area of the land mass of Majuli Main Island was 502.21 sq km in the year 2004. Since the year 2004, with regular implementation of anti-erosion / bank protection measures by Brahmaputra Board, the total area of Majuli Island has increased to 524.29 sq km till the year 2016. Works under Phase-II &III werecompleted. Works - such as construction of 5 spurs, river bank revetments in 5 locations, closing of breach at Samahia-Ati, supplying &laying of permeable RCC porcupine screens/spurs/dampeners, construction of 5 raised platforms in low lying flood vulnerable areas, construction of nose of 2 check bunds, tie bunds at 2 locations and spur No. 2 had been completed.

 Financial Implication Expenditure incurred by Brahmaputra Board on undertaking measures for protection of Majuli Island from floods and erosion since January 2004 under various Phases is detailed below-

Sl. Description Estimated Actual Remarks No. Cost Expenditure (Rs. in crore) (Rs. in crore) 1 Immediate Measures 6.22 6.09 Completed (Year 2004-2005) 2 Phase- I 56.07 52.63 Completed (Years 2005-2011) 3 Emergent Measures 4.99 4.75 Completed (Year 2008) 4 Phase-II & Phase-III 115.99 127.48 Completed (March’19) Total 183.27 190.95

 Outcome

The following are the major achievements –

o Raising and Strengthening of 96.2 km of Embankment- Flood problem inside the embankment system curtained. Internal communication system has been improved.

o Prior to implementation of protection measures there was continuous loss of land of Majuli Island. Since implementation of protection measures by Brahmaputra Board trend of got reversed. Particulars on net gain of land mass in Majuli Island are tabulated below –

Area of Majuli Island Net Area reclaimed Year (in sq km) (in sq km) 2004 502.21 - 2008 506.37 4.16 2011 520.26 13.89 2013 522.73 2.47 2014 523.88 1.15 2016 524.29 0.41 Total land mass gained from 2004 to 2016 22.08

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Plan Ahead: A new scheme “ Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra” has been approved by Government of India for Rs. 233.57 crore. Ministry of DoNER funded Rs. 207 crore under NLCPR for implementation of the scheme. Work amounting to net value of Rs. 160.75 (Gross value Rs 189.685 crore including GST of Rs. 28.935 crore) was allotted in November 2017.The Hon’ble Union Minister of Water Resources laidthe Foundation Stone of the scheme on 29 th December 2017.

The scheme envisages to provide lasting solutions to the problem of bank erosion by river Brahmaputra at the identified reaches main among them are Salmara to Aphlamukh, Aphlamukh to Dakhinpat, Kumar-Kalitagaon, Kamlabarighat to Bamungaon, Bamungaon to Gurukhuti, Gurukhuti to Bhakat Chapori, Pakhimari-Padumani reach, Kordoiguri, Karatipar, Chamaguri to Missamara. The main items of work involved inthis scheme are -

(i) Supply of Geo-bags and Geo-Textiles

(ii) Construction of bank revetment and apron using sand-filled Geo-bags in a length of 27 km along Brahmaputra right bank

(iii) Bank trimming to obtain design slope for bank revetment and

(iv) Supplying and laying of RCC porcupines in the form of screens/dampeners to train the river channel by reducing velocity of flow and inducing siltation.

Works are in progress. A number of technical problems were encountered during theexecution. TheMonitoring Committee headed by the Member(D&R), CWC and members from CWPRS, Pune, IIT, Guwahati, MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR(i.e. Commissioner(B&B) and Commissioner(FM)), Water Resources Department, Govt. of Assam and Brahmaputra Board visited the work sites and suggested solution to the technical problems. The Sub-Committee of TAC-BB headed by the Senior Joint Commissioner(B&B), MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRalso visited the work site and identified vulnerable locations for taking up the revetment works on priority. So far 38.23% progress has achieved during the year.

Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dhola-Hatighuli (Restoration of Dibang and Lohit Rivers to their original courses)

Avulsion of left bank of River Lohit occurred in 1989, at confluence of Lohit with Dibang - near Dhola-Hatighuli located in Dumdooma, Civil Sub-division of due to breach in Saikhowa Bund. The scheme “Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dhola-Hatighuli (Measures for diversion of River Dibang to its original course) with ancillary anti-erosion measures” prepared by Government of Assam was approved by Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting held in May, 2002 and the Brahmaputra Board was entrusted with the responsibility for execution of the scheme. Total expenditure of Rs 78.46 crore has so far been incurred by Brahmaputra Board on execution of works envisaged under Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III and Phase-IVas detailed below:

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(Rs. in crore) Sl. Description Estimated Actual Status No. Cost Expenditure 1 Phase-I (January 2003 to July 2004) 10.47 8.87 Completed 2 Phase- II (January 2004 to July 2004) 5.22 4.54 Completed 3 Phase-III(March 2007 to July 2007) 8.47 8.46 Completed 4 Phase-IV (2009-10 to 2015-16) 54.43 56.59 Completed Total 78.59 78.46

 Outcome λ With construction of 'Tie-Bund', the lands which earlier used to form part of main channel of are now completed protected from floods and erosion. The inhabitants of deserted areas have returned back and restarted cultivation in a big way.

λ On construction of retirement bund at Hatighuli area on Left bank of , 11 villages under Doomduma Revenue Circle in an area of about 1500 ha got protection from floods from 2004 onwards

Plan Ahead:

Based upon the recommendations of 8 th visit of Standing Committee Experts,DPR of Phase –V techno-economically clearedby CWC.Approval was accorded forPart-A of Phase – V for Conversion of the existing tie bund across the spill channel of river Dibang in to a full-fledged embankment at Bahbari and construction of new embankment amounting to Rs. 24.95 crore by 60 th meeting of standing committee of Brahmaputra Board and ratified by 66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board. For implementation,tender under process.

Protection of Balat Village from the erosion of river Umngi in South -West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya :

Phase-I of scheme amounting Rs. 5.63 crore was taken up for implementation and was completed in January 2016. Works envisaged under Phase-I with financial implication of Rs. 4.82 crorewere completed.Administrative Approval was accorded by MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRfor Phase-II works for Rs. 12.87 crore under the plan scheme ‘River Basin Management’ during the period of 2017-18 to 2019-20.The DPR techno-economically clearance by CWC. For implementation tender is under process. . Anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, Kalair-Alga International Border area from erosion of river Brahmaputra, Assam -

Mankachar, Kalair-Alga International Border area is located on the south bank of river Brahmaputra in South Salmara, Mankachar District on the westernmost border of Assam. The area is subjected to severe erosion of river Brahmaputra threatening the existing IBB link road, border fencing and border road as well as adjoining vast area of Hatsingimari town. Scheme of Rs 23.79 crore was taken up for implementation.

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Original scheme of Rs 23.79 crore was modified due to ban on extraction of boulder by Hon’ble High Court of Meghalaya for Rs. 20.25 crore substituting boulders by Geobag. Status of implementation is as under-

(i) Construction of open portion of retirement bund to plug the breach on Indo-Bangla Border (IBB) Link Road – Completed on 02.08.2017

(ii) Construction of balance work of retirement bund on IBB Road – Commenced on 12.02.2018 and completed in February, 2019.

(iii) Bank revetment with geo-bags – Out of three groups, work ordered for one group and commenced from 10.03.2018 and 65% progress achieved. For the remaining two groups tender under process of finalization.

Protection of Masalabari International Border Area of Dhubri District from erosion of River Brahmaputra

Masalabari area, located near Indo-Bangladesh Border on the right bank of River Brahmaputra in Dhubri District is highly affected for a reach of about 25 km downstream of Dhubri Town. Masalabari Border out post (BOP) of Border Security Force (BSF) in the India-Bangladesh International Border is situated near the erosion affected area. The mighty Brahmaputra has already eroded away many RCC buildings of BSF and remaining are also under threat of erosion. The scheme was techno-economically cleared by CWC for an amount of Rs. 5.76 crore. Status of implementation is as under-

(i) Supplying and laying of RCC porcupine screens- Work completed in November,2018 (ii) In the Bank revetment works - completed in June, 2018

Anti-erosion measures for bank protection of Bhajaner Cherra, Nishiganj area under Cooch Behar Block No. II along the left bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal

Administrative Approval was accorded by MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRfor Rs. of 4.90 crore under the plan scheme ‘River Basin Management’ during the period of 2017-18 to 2019-20.Status of implementation is as under

(i) Work order for supply of geobag issued (ii) Work of RCC porcupine screens commenced in March, 2019. Work is in progress. (iii) Work for Laying of geobag, tender under process of finalization

Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area on the Right Bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal

Administrative Approval was accorded by MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRfor Rs. of 4.68 crore under the plan scheme ‘River Basin Management’ during the period of 2017-18 to 2019-20.Status of implementation is as under

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(i) Work order for supply of geo-bag issued (ii) Work of RCC porcupine screens commenced in March, 2019. Work is in progress. (iii) Work for Laying of geo-bag, tender under process of finalization

Anti-erosion Schemes proposed to be executed beyond the XII Five Year Plani.e. from 2017- 18 to 2019-2020

o Protection of Majuli Island from Flood & erosion Phase -II & III-Balance work

o Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra Rs. 233.57 crore

o Development of Infrastructures of Brahmaputra Board for carry out the Work of protection of Majuli Island

o Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses Phase-V

o Restoration of rivers Dibang and Lohit to their original courses Phase-V - Conversion of the existing tie bund across the spill channel of river Dibang in to a full-fledged embankment at Bahbari and construction of new embankment -Part-A of Phase - V

o Protection of Balat village from erosion of river Umngi in South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya -Phase-II

o Anti-erosion measures for protection of areas under severe erosion in Kalair Alga of Mankachar in Assam near International Border from erosion of river Brahmaputra:

o Anti-erosion measures for protection of areas under severe erosion in Masalabari area in Assam near International Border from erosion of river Brahmaputra

o Emergent Anti-erosion works (generic schemes)/Renovation & Restoration of water bodies for irrigation

o Anti-Erosion measures for bank protection of Bhajaner Cherra,Nishiganjareaunder Cooch Behar Block No. II along the left bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal

o Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area on the Right Bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal.

o Generic schemes of flood management works

3.6 Schemes undertaken by Government of India during X,XI and XII Plan under Flood Management Programme and monitored by Brahmaputra Board

The Brahmaputra Board is entrusted with monitoring of scheme under Flood Management Programme in respect of entire North Eastern Region including Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling under Brahmaputra Basin since X Plan. Scheme undertaken by Government of India during X, XI, XII Plan under Flood Management Programme and monitored by Brahmaputra Board is shown below –

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Rs in crore Plan No of Central Remarks Schemes Assistance Release X Plan 74 146.20 Rs.25,342 crore for spill over schemes of X XI Plan 201 1063.58 plan + Rs.1038.235 crore for XII plan schemes Rs. 141.8966 crore for spill over schemes of XI XII Plan 64 197.27 Plan+ Rs. 55.3715 cr. for XII Plan schemes Beyond XII Rs. 21.1753 crore for spill over schemes of XI Plan Plan + Rs. 398.4534 cr. for XII Plan schemes 419.63 2017-18 2018-19

Monitoring of schemes by Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19:

Sl No. Name of State Schemes Monitored byBrahmaputra Board 1 Assam 16 2 Arunachal Pradesh 0 3 Nagaland 0 4 Sikkim 0 5 Tripura 1 Total 17

3.7 Review of the Brahmaputra Board Act 1980

Hon’ble Union Minister, MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRstressed the need for restructuring of Brahmaputra Board to make it more effective and efficient. Earnest efforts to restructure Brahmaputra Board were made by Government of India. Initial move was to restructure Brahmaputra Board into a Basin Authority and then subsequently into a Corporation. While these exercises were continuing, the Ministry undertook a new move to restructure the Brahmaputra Board within the ambit of the “Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980”. Extensive exercise was conducted by the Ministry involving the top water resources experts in the country with the aim to make Brahmaputra Board administratively and operationally more efficient. The Ministry has come out with a robust proposal to restructure the Brahmaputra Board by revamping of its technical and non-technical cadres within the ambit of Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980. To discuss this restructuring proposal, the 63 rd Special Meeting has been convened on 11.04.2017. Based on this, MoWR, RD&GR recommended the proposal which was approved by Finance Ministry. The proposal was approved in the 9 th meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra Board held on 30.12.2017 at Kaziranga, Assam. After a series of Meetings and discussion with high officials of the Ministry of Water Resources, Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board has been approved by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Water Resources vide No. A.60015/24/2017-E.III/(i)/08/2019 dated 10.01.2019. On approval of Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board, a new organogram of Brahmaputra Board with proper representation in the North Eastern States including North Bengal as per recommendation is being finalised. Process for opening of new offices as per revised organogram would be initiated and will be opened shortly after finalisation of office space and appointment of designated officer on deputation. Recruitment Regulation is also being modified as per restructured Board and is being published shortly.

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Chapter – IV

Non-field Activities of Brahmaputra Board during the year2018-19

4.1 Complaint Committee on Sexual Harassment and Gender Justice

In pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order passed in connection with the writ petition (Criminal) No.666-70 of 1992 in the case of Visakha - Vs - State of Rajasthan and others, a Complaint Mechanism to deal with such cases in the Board was constituted with seven Committee Members including a Chairperson and Member Secretary. The Committee came into force from 31.12.1997.

During the year the committee did not hold any meeting as there was no complaint from any employee.

4.2 Vigilance and Disciplinary Cases

Board has a vigilance wing headed by a Superintending Engineer as Chief Vigilance Officer with Executive Engineer (Vigilance), one Asstt. Executive Engineer (Vig.) and one Jr. Engineer (Vig.). The break-up of vigilance / disciplinary cases in respect of different categories of officers and staff is given below-

Table Showing Vigilance and Disciplinary Cases during the year 2018-19 (As on 31.03.19)

Sl. Category of Officer/staff No. Particulars of cases Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’ 1 No. of cases pending in the 06 04 Nil beginning of the year 2 No. of cases added during the year 0 0 Nil

3 No. of cases disposed during the year 02 0 Nil

4 No. of cases pending at the 04 04 Nil end of the year

4.2.1 Vigilance Week

Brahmaputra Board celebrated the Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 from 29.10.2018to 03.11.2018. During the Vigilance Week, some activities were performed by displaying banners & posters in prime locations and organizing (i) Essay completion, (ii) Drawing & Painting competition and (iii) Elocutioncompetition on vigilance matter along with open session.

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4.3. Participation in Seminar / Symposium / Workshop / Training

The list of Officers / Officials deputed for training and those participated in Seminar/ Symposium / Workshop / Training during the year 2018-19 is furnished at Annexure-V.

4.4 PROGRESSIVE USE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, HINDI FOR THE YEAR 2018-19

4.4.1 Original correspondence in Hindi:

During the year, the Board has achieved 43% progress in original correspondence in Hindi. The quarter-wise detail is as follows :

Sl. Qtrs Target In Hindi/ In Ach ievement Overall No. Bilingual English achievement 1 April-May-June, 2018 55% 1623 3213 43.5% 43.5% 2 July-August-Sept, 55% 670 417 62% 2018 3 Oct-Nov-Dec, 2018 55% 842 2908 39% 4 Jan-Feb-March 2019 55% 1696 2596 39%

Keeping in view the achievement of the target in progress of the implementation of Official Language Hindi, various measures are being adopted to increase the progress in the coming quarters.

4.4.2 Hindi Workshop :

During the year 03 (three) Hindi workshop was organized in various dates and 87 employees were given practical training in Noting and drafting in the workshop. Quarter-wise detail of the workshop is given below:-

Sl. No. Qtrs Date Training No. of employees trained Hrs. 1 April-May-June, 2018 26.6.2018 6 20 2 July-August-Sept, 2018 - - - 3 Oct-Nov-Dec, 2018 19.11.2018 6 26 20.11.2018 6 26 4 Jan-Feb-March 2019 27.03.2019 3 15 Total 21 87

4.4.3 Meeting of the Nalbari Town Official Language Implementation Committee :

During the year, two meetings of the Nalbari Town Official Language Committee, Nalbari was held under the Chairmanship of the Superintending Engineer, Nalbari Circle, Brahmaputra Board. The 8th meeting of the committee was held on 04.06.2018, while the 9th meeting was held on 25.03.2019. During the meeting, the committee reviewed the actionable decisions as taken in the previous meeting and also made some other decisions to improve the status of the official language in the member offices.

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4.4.4 Meetings of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (PSU) :

During the year, two meetings of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (PSU) were held in Guwahati Refinery under . The first meeting took place on 18.07.2018, while the second was on 14.12.2018. Assistant Director (OL), Brahmaputra Board, represented the Board in both the meetings. On behalf of the Brahmaputra Board, the Assistant Director (OL) gave a presentation in the seminar held on "Functional Hindi and Hindi Tool Kits" in the TOLIC (PSU) on 28.03.2019.

4.4.5 Meetings of the Official Language Implementation Committee :

During the year, 4 (four) meetings of the Brahmaputra Board of Official Language implementation committee were held for reviewing the progress made in the perspective of implementation of the official language. The detail of meetings are mentioned below-

Meeting Date Chairmanship No. decisions taken 95 th 27.04. 2018 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 5 96 th 15.06.2018 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 4 97 th 03.09.2018 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 5 98 th 26.03.2019 Secretary, Brahmaputra Board 8

The 98th meeting of the Committee was held on March 26, 2019 under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Brahmaputra Board. The committee reviewed the progress in various offices and sections of the headquarters and examined actionable measures for its effective implementation.

4.4.6 Incentive Scheme:

The Board sanctioned one year increment in the form of personal pay to its 23 employees who passed their respective Pragya / Prabodh examination in Hindi , while 20 employees were given cash prizes, despite getting prescribed marks in the examinations.

4.4.7 Organization of Hindi Fortnight / Hindi Day :

Hindi Fortnight was organized in the Brahmaputra Board Headquarter, Guwahati, from 14September ,2018 to 28September, 2018 with the aim of creating a cozy atmosphere of Hindi in its promotion in official business amongst officials and employees of the Board. On the occasion, 13 competitions of Hindi were organized for officers / employees and their children. Street Drama were also played in Hindi during the occasion.

Hindi Day was also organized in Board’s field offices between14 th to 28 th September 2018. Meanwhile, the annual review on progressive implementation of the official Language was done and cash prizes along with citation were given to the 3 winner offices. Executive Engineer, Na gaon Division office was given 1 st prize with 4000/- cash, Superintending Engineer, Nalbari Circle office was given 2nd prize with 3000/- cash while the Executive Engineer, Agartrala Division office was given 3rd prize with Rs. 2000/- cash.

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4.4.8 Award / Honour :

Promoting the Hindi as official language of the Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation awarded 'Chal Vaijayanti Cup' and citation to the Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18. Hon’ble Minister of state Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the honour to the Brahmaputra Board during a grand function held on 20.12.2018 at New Delhi.

4.4.9 Hindi training :

In pursuance of the order of the President of India issued in 1960, the Brahmaputra Board has continuously bear organizing in-service Hindi training program for its non-Hindi knowing officers / employees. During the training session January - May 2019 , Brahmaputra Board nominated 13 employees for their ‘Parangat’ training course in Hindi . During the year, two sessions of. The training is going on at Brahmaputra Board headquarters, Guwahati in association of the Department of Official Language Department, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Maligaon.The details of the training are given below:-

Training Course No. of Employee No. appeared inpassed Failed Session nominated exam July-Nov, 2018 Prabodh Nil - - - Praveen 33 - - - Pragya 10 8 8 Parangat Nil - - - Janu-May, 2019 Prabodh Nil - - - Praveen Nil - - - Pragya Nil 8 8 Parangat 10 Training is going on

One more training session of July-November 2018 was conducted in the Nalbari Circle/Division office, Brahmaputra Board at Nalbari in collaboration with CRPF unit of Nalbari.

4.4.10 Purchase of Hindi books : In compliance with the standing orders issued time to time by the Government of India, the Board has procured standard Hindi Books worth Rs. 24,270/- to use in official business as well as library culture In the Board.

4.4.11 Inspection : An inspection was took place in Brahmaputra Board under the guidance of the Economic Adviser, MoJS,DoWR,RD&GRNew Delhi on 04.12.2018. As follow up of the inspection, Brahmaputra Board conducted official Language inspection to its 7 units to remove bottlenecks and to improve the implementation of the Official Language. All possible measures were taken to speed up the progress in the coming period. The details of the said inspection programme are as follows: -

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Sl. No. Name of office Date of inspection & Workshop 1 Majuli Division, Majuli 01.11.2018 2 Lakhimpur Division, N. Lakhimpur 10.12.2018 3 Nagaon Division, Nagaon 12.12.2018 4 North Guwahati Circle, North Guwahati 12.03.2019 5 North Guwahati Dibvision, North Guwahati 12.03.2019 6 Guwahati Circle, Guwahati 13.03.2019 7 Barak valley Circle, 19.03.2019

4.5 Formulation of Citizen Charter The Citizen’s Charter in respect of Brahmaputra Board has been prepared and uploaded in the official website www.brahmaputraboard.gov.in

4.6 Implementation of Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI) In pursuance of the Government of India, MoWR letter No. 31/15/2004-IT/B&B/200 dated. 22.12.2005, the Right to Information Act, 2005 had been introduced in Brahmaputra Board on 31.12.2005. After introduction of the Right to Information Act-2005, the Brahmaputra Board had notified all relevant information pertaining to Brahmaputra Board and also published the same in its website as a part of administration and implementation of the Act. The information in the website is being updated from time to time complying the directives and provision of the Right to Information Act - 2005.

The Annual Return Information System for the year, 2018-19 is at Annexure-VII.

4.7 Observance of Swachh Hi Seva Campaign ‘at least 6 hours of Shramdan’

Hon’ble Prime Minister has given a clarion call to citizens from all walks of life including government employees to join ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2018’ during the period 15 th September,2018 to 2 nd October,2018 as a part of andolan for achieving Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of clean India.

During the year 2018-19, Brahmaputra Board observed Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2018’contributing 3 hours Sharmdan by the employees on 28.09.18 and 29.09.18.

Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2018’period 28.09 2018 and 29.09.18

S No. Programme Date Time 1 Cleaning Basistha Drain 28.09.2018 11.00 AM-2.00 PM 2 Cleaning of Headquarter 29.09.2018 11.00 AM-2.00 PM Complex

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Chapter – V

Activities on Persons with Disabilities [The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995]

5.1 Implementation of various provisions on persons with disabilities

The physically challenged persons are given facilities, concession and relaxation at the time of test / interview as per rules. The relevant rosters as prescribed by the Government are also maintained for indicating the reservation of disabled persons. 3% of posts / vacancies (1% each for orthopedic, blind &. hearing handicapped) are reserved to be filled up from physically handicapped persons. The recruitment of physically challenged is under process for fulfillment of three percent quota by Brahmaputra Board. Periodic reports on the progress achieved are being sent regularly to theMoJS,DoWR,RD&GR. The Brahmaputra Board is looking forward for improving the existing facilities / concessions available to the disabled persons. Board is ready to give preference to products / manufactures of disabled persons for its official uses whenever such products come to the notice of Board’s authority.

5.2The details of sanctioned posts and the number of persons with disabilities in various posts in group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ against 3% vacancies are as below - As on 31.03.2019

Sl. No. Group of Sanctioned Post reserved Present Remarks. posts Strength for disabled position persons direct re cruitment post in 1 Group ‘A’ 80 Nil Nil Group A is 15 The total dir ect recruitment 2 Group ‘B’ 148 3 Nil post of Group B is 114 3 Group ‘C’ The total di rect recruitment 187 5 6 post of Group C is 153 Total 415 8 6

5.3 Establishment – Administration

The sanctioned and filled positions as on 31.03.2019 in Brahmaputra Board are furnished in the following table –

Sl. No. Post Sanctioned Post filled Post vacant Post up 1. Group – A 80 15 65 2. Group – B 148 120 28 3. Group- C 187 166 21

Total 415 301 114 Details status of the above list is shown in the enclosed Annexure -IV

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Chapter- VI

Meeting during the year 2018-19

6.1 Meetings of Brahmaputra Board

6.1.1 High Powered Review Board:

During the Financial Year 2018-19 no meeting of High Powered Review Board Meeting of Brahmaputra Board was held.

6.1.2 Brahmaputra Board Meeting:

The 66th , 67th and 68th meetings of Brahmaputra Board were held during the year 2018-19. The 66th meeting was held on 29 th June, 2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland. The 67th meeting was held on 26 th October,2018at Guwahati and 68th meeting was held on 8th February, 2019 at Umiam, Meghalaya.

Important decisions taken by Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19:

6.1.2.1 66th Boardmeeting;

λ Confirm the Minutes of 65th Adjourned meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 27.03.2018 at Guwahati, Assam.

λ Ratification of the decision of 60 th Meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board

λ Approval of Annual Accounts of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18 λ Approval of Annual Report of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18

λ Approved Master Plan of Kynshi

λ Decision made to include study of Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Socio-economic aspectsin all modified Master Plan.

λ For implementation of Nellie, Kolamonijan, Potakolong and Pola DDS, Decision made to depute an officer of Brahmaputra Board to attend the office of the concern Deputy Commissioner for land acquisition..

λ Decision made to take up construction of Raised Platforms in Meghalaya on their request.

λ On the proposal of Upgradation of NEHARI, decision made to hold a review meeting with WAPCOS.

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6.1.2.2 67th Board meeting:

λ Confirm the Minutes of 66th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 29.06.2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland. λ Ratification of the decision of 61st Meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board.

λ Decided to invite Chief Engineer, Teesta Basin, CWC, Kolkata in the future meetings of Brahmaputra Board as a special Invitee to take suggestion on Sankosh-Raidak Master Plan.

λ Board welcomed all states to submit proposal for Construction of Raised Platforms.

λ Decision made to examine the actual value of the damaged assets in Pagladiya Dam Project through a cost expert and intimated to the Ministry.

λ Approved the proposal to provide fully furnished accommodation in kind which will include furniture, fixture, air-conditioner, kitchen appliance, equipment & crockery etc. up to a financial limit of Rs. 6 lakh in each case in addition to the existing facilities to attract suitable persons for statutory posts in Brahmaputra Board.

6.1.2.3 68th Board meeting:

λ Confirmation of the Minutes of 67th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 26 th October, 2018 at Guwahati, Assam

λ Follow up action on decision of previous Board Meetings.

λ Regarding the query on ownership of Kulsi M.P Project, a joint study visit is proposed participating by Govt. of Assam, Govt. of Meghalaya and the officials of Brahmaputra Board. λ Ratification of the decision of 61st Meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board..

6.1.3 Standing Committee Meetings

The 60 th and 61 st meetings of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board were held during the year 2018-19. The 60 th meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board was held on 14.06.2018at Conference Hall, Brahmaputra Board, ratified by 66th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 29.06.2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland. The 61 st meeting of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board was held on 25.10.2018at Conference Hall, Brahmaputra Board, ratified by 67 th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 26.10.2018 at Guwahati, Assam.

Important decisions of Standing Committee:

6.1.3.1 60 th meeting: (a) Action Plan of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2018-19 (b) Budget Estimate of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2018-19 (c) Approved the proposal for –

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i. Estimate for development of Infrastructure of Brahmaputra Board at Majuli Island (9.89 crore). ii. Estimate for Renovation of Liaison Office Complex of Brahmaputra Board at Dwarka, New Delhi forRs. 2.6875 crore. iii. Provision of fund against emergency work for allotted areas to Brahmaputra Board by State. iv. Delegation of Power for incurring expenditure for emergency work. (d) Approved Estimate for – i. 3rd Revised estimate for Survey and Investigation of Simsang M.P. Project for Rs. 19.6279 crore.

ii. 3rd Revised estimate for collection of Hydro meteorological data for Noa-Dehing Dam Project for the period 2005-06 to 2019-20 for Rs. 9.7881crore.

iii. R&M of various assets of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2018-19 for Rs.11.65 crore.

6.1.3.2 61 st Meeting:

(d) Approved Estimate for –

i. Revised Annual Estimate for R&M of various assets of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2018-19 for Rs.6.21 crore.

ii. Estimate for revitalization of NEHARI for Rs. 9.50 crore.

iii. Modification of amendment of Clause 36 of Delegation of Power Rule 1996 of Brahmaputra Board.

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6.2Important meetings/events attended by Chairman, Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19:

Sl. Date Meeting/events No 1. 22-06-2018 Meeting with Hon’ble MoS(WR) regarding restructuring and related issues to Brahmaputra Board 2. 25-06-2018 Meeting with JS &FA, MoWR, RD&GR regarding restructuring issues pertaining to Brahmaputra Board 3. 26-06-2018 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWR, RD&GR regarding restructuring issues pertaining to Brahmaputra Board 4. 29-06-2018 66 th meeting of Brahmaputra Board at Dimapur, Nagaland 5. 09-07-2018 Meeting with Chairman, CWC, New Delhi regarding technical issues pertaining to Brahmaputra Board 6. 13.07.2018 Meeting with Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assam at Deputy Commissioner’s office, Majuli and inspection of bank revetment works at Salmara- Aphalamukh area, Majuli 7. 18-07-2018 Meeting with Secretary, MoWR, RD&GR on Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board 19-07-2018 Meeting with JS & FA and concerned Sr. officers of MoWR, RD&GR on Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board

8 20-07-2018 Meeting with Hon’ble Minister for WR, RD&GR regarding various issues pertaining to Brahmaputra Board 9. 26-07-2018 Meeting with NESAC team at Umiam, Meghalaya regarding satellite data

10. 30-07-2018 Meeting Chairman, CWC, N. Delhi regarding issues pending with CWC 11. 31-07-18 Meeting with Secretary, Ministry of Power, N. Delhi on issues pending with NEEPCO & NHPC pertaining to Brahmaputra Board

12. 01-08-2018 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWR, RD & GR on Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board 13. 02-08-18 Meet ing with Secretary, MoDoNER, New Delhi regarding Majuli Island Protection Project 14. 03-08- (i) Meeting with Director, NPCC on renovation of Coordination office, BB, New 2018 Delhi (ii) Meeting with Hon’ble Minister, DoNER 15. 06-08-18 Meeting with JS(Admn), JS&FA & concerned Sr. Officers, & 07-08-18 MoWR, RD&GR on Restructuring on Brahmaputra Board

16. 18-8-2018 Review meeting of protection works of Majuli Island at Majuli

17. 28-08-2018 Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Water Resources meet ing at Kalimpong, W.B. 18. 22-08-2018 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWRD,RD&GR regarding amendment of RRs of all posts of Brahmaputra Board 19. 03-09-2018 Visit of erosion site of Mikirgaon, 20. 10-9-2018 Meeting with Secretary, MoWR,RD&GR and JS&FA, MoWR, (Monday) & 11-09- RD&GR regarding restructuring of Brahmaputra Board and other issues pe rtaining 2018 to Brahmaputra Board 21. 06-09-2018 Meeting with CMD, NPCC Ltd, New Delhi regarding issues concerned to BB

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22. 28-09-2018 4th Executive Council Meeting of NERIWALM & Review meeting of NERIWALM

23. 01-10-18 & Meeting withHon’ble MoS, WR, RD&GR regarding restructuring of Brahmaputra 03-10-18 Board Meeting with PS to Hon’ble MoS, WR, RD&GR regarding the same issue 24. 11-10-18 (i)Meeting on Boost to Technical Textiles in India chaired by Secretary,WR, MoWR,RD & GR and (ii) Meeting on modified Master Plans of Simsang and Torsa Sub-basins chaired by Hon’ble Minister, WR, RD&GR at S.S. Bhawan, N. Delhi 25. 15-10-18 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWR, RD&GR on restructuring of Brahmaputra Board

26. 02-11-18 Meeting with Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance regarding funding on flood management schemes . 27. 12-11-18 Meeting with Secretary, MoWR,RD&GR along with JS&FA regarding restructuring of Brahmaputra Board 28. 19-11-18 Meeting with Sr. officers of WAPCOS Ltd., N. Delhi 29. 27-11-18 Review Meeting on Majuli works at Majuli 30. 03-12-18 Meeting with Sr. officers of WAPCOS Ltd, N. Delhi 31. 17-12-18 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWR,RD&GR on monitoring of Court cases in LIMBS 32. 18-12-18 Meeting with Addl. Principal Secretary, PMO office, New Delhi 33. 21-12-18 Meeting with Chairman, CWC on existing power of the State governments for the sanction on flood control, drainage and anti- water logging schemes 34. 25-12-18 Visit to Teesta Project site 35. 26-12-18 Review Meeting on FMP schemes at Gangtok 36. 28-12-18 Review meeting on Majuli works at

37. 21-20-19 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWR,RD&GR regarding RRs of BB 38. 28-01-19 Meeting on Barak Basin Management issues at Silchar

39. 05-02-19 Meeting with JS(Admn), MoWR, RD&GR, N. Delhi regarding implementation Restructuring of BB 40. 08-02-19 68th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board at NESAC, Umiam, Meghalaya 41. 19-02-19 Review meeting on Boost to Technical Textiles in India taken by Addl. Secretary, MoWR, RD&GR 42. 27-02-19 Meeting with Member UPSC, New Delhi

43. 06-03-19 Meeting on protection of Majuli Island chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assam at Majuli Circuit House

44. 14-03-19 Meeting on setting up of a new Office of Deputy Chief Engineer, Brahmaputra Board at Agartala, Tripura at 1:00 PM in the office of Chief Secretary, Tripura 45. 18-03-19 Meeting with Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India

46. 22-03-19 Meeting with Commissioner (B&B), MoWR, RD&GR regarding visit of TAC, BB

47. 29-03-19 Meeting with Secretary, MoWR, RD&GR. New Delhi regarding new RRs of Brahmaputra Board

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6.3 Important meetings/events attended by Vice-Chairman, Brahmaputra Board during the year 2018-19

Sl. No Date Meeting/events 1 06-04-2018 Attended on matters of JTT, Delhi 2 10-04-2018 Attend 1 st Meeting of NITI Forum for North East, Agartala 3 16-04-2018 Attended Regional Conference of Eastern stats chaired by Hon’ble Minister of States, (MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR), Kolkatta

4 23-04-18 Attended Workshop for deliberations on Interim Report of Expert Committee for preparation Management of NE Region., Guwahati Attended Meeting on preparedness for probable disaster due to reported blockage of River Siang (Brahmaputra) on Tibet Region on 23 rd April,2018 as Secretary to the Govt of Assam , Guwahati 5 26-04-2018 Represent India Team as Leader in 5 th JTT meeting between Govt. of India & Royal Govt. of Bhutan, Phuentsholing 6 17-05-18 to Attended 34 th JET meeting as Team Leader (Indian Side), Aizawl 18-05-18 7 04-06-2018 Attended meeting called by JS (IC& GW), MoWR, RD &GR reg, MoU on cooperation between Brahmaputra Board and Deltares of the Netherland, New Delhi 8 29-06-2018 Attended 66 th Meeting of Brahmaputra at Dimapur, Nagaland 9 02-07-2018 Attended meeting to review the progress in respect of prepar ation of DPRs on deposit work of Govt of Jharkhand, Imphal 10 14-08-2018 Attended Meeting on the status of Thou bal Multipurpose Project chaired by Hon’ble Minister (MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR), Delhi 11 17-08-2018 Attended meeting on Up-scaling flood forecasting activities in Brahmaputra basin with Member (RM) and Director, NESAC, Guwahati 12 23-08-18 Visit of proposed PMKSY Surface Minor irrigation Schemes of Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in East Kameng district, Bomdila 13 28-08-2018 Assist Chairman, Brahmaputra Board and attend the meeting called by SSC on Water Resources with regard to the list of points on flood in Brahmaputra River 14 24-09-2018 Attend 4 th Meeting of the Executive Council of NERIWALM, 15 27-09-2018 Chaired the panel of seminar on “Syn ergy among organization working in Water Resources Sector in North Eastern Region” organized by Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati

16 03-01-2019 Attended 33 rd Meeting the Classified Data Release Committee, Delhi 17 26-02-2019 Attended Pre-bid meeting of RTDAS in North Eastern States under National Hydrology Project, New Delhi 18 03-03-2019 Interaction with EE, Bhutan Inv Division cum Member Secretary, JET (Indian side) on status of JET, 19 03-03-2019 Attended 35 th JT meeting at Paro 20 27-03-2019 Attend review meeting for the finalization of the report of the Expert & Committee constituted on the order of Hon’ble NGT, Delhi in to Lower 28-03-2019 Subansiri Project

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Chapter - VII

Annual Accounts and Audit

7.1 Statement of Accounts

The statement of annual accounts of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2018-2019 are given in a tabular form at page no 203 to210 in this chapter . 7.1.1 The position of audit objections raised by internal as well as external audit furnished as under Position of Outstanding Audit Paras of Inspection Report of Internal Audit as on 31.03.2019

Para Para Sl Name O utstanding raised settled Balance No. of as on during during as on Division /Circle 31.03.2018 2018-19 2018-19 31.03.2019 1 Guwahati Circle 3 0 0 3 2 Guwahati Division 5 2 0 7 3 Barak Valley Division 30 0 1 29 4 Agartala Division 1 0 0 1 5 Nagaon Division 8 0 1 7 6 Liaison Office 0 0 0 0 North Guwahati 7 Circle 4 0 0 4 8 North Guwahati Division 7 10 0 17 9 Nalbari Circle 9 0 1 8 10 Nalbari Division 8 0 4 4 11 Jalpaiguri Division 2 0 0 2 12 Jorhat Circle 4 0 0 4 13 Lakhimpur Division 26 0 5 21 14 Majuli Division 9 0 0 9 15 Division 8 0 0 8 Total 124 12 12 124

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Position of O utstanding Audit Paras of PAG(Audit) & Principal Director of Audit as on 31.03.2019

Para Para Sl Name Outstanding raised setteled Balance No. of as on during during as on Division /Circle 31.03.2018 2018-19 2018-19 31.03.2019 1 Board's H.Q. 32 9 41 2 Guwahati Circle 1 1 3 Guwahati Division 5 5 4 Barak Valley Division 49 49 5 Agartala Division 11 11 6 Nagaon Division 4 4 7 Liaison Office 4 4 8 North Guwahati Circle 7 7 9 North Guwahati Division 16 16 10 Nalbari Circle 0 0 11 Nalbari Division 9 9 12 Jalpaiguri Division 17 17 13 Jorhat Circle 1 1 14 Lakhimpur Division 8 8 15 Majuli Division 14 14 16 Roing Division 22 22 200 9 0 209

Investment Pattern of Brahmaputra Board Contributory Provident Fund TrustAccount as on 31.03.2019

Brahmaputra Board has invested the CPF amount conforming to Govt. Guidelinesi.e. 6.15 % in Central Govt. Securities and 93.85% in Govt. Financial institutions/Nationalized Banks.

The Investment pattern of Brahmaputra Board CPF Trust for the year ended on31st March' 2019 is given below:

Amount Invested up to % of Sl.No. Name of Organisation 31.03.2019 Investment 1 IDBI Bank Rs. 7,78,39,000.00 12.01 2 Union Bank of India Rs.32,62,95,181.00 50.34 3 Syndicate Bank Rs.16,42,29,999.97 25.34 4 NESF Bank Rs. 2,00,00,000.00 3.09 5 Central Bank of India Rs. 99,00,000.00 1.53 6 Punjab National Bank Rs. 1,00,00,000.00 1.54 7 NABARD Rs. 2,98,81,000.00 4.61 8 Govt. Loan/ Bond Rs. 1,00,00,000.00 1.54 Total: Rs.64,81,45,180.97

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ANNEXURE - I

Composition of the Board Appointed Under Clause - A, B, C, D and E of Sub-Section (3) of Section (4) of Brahmaputra Board Act (46 of 1980)

A Full Time Member

Sl. Designation of members Name of members Tenure No. 1 Chairman, Brahmaputra Shri Rajiv Yadav Board 20.06.2018 to 20.06.2020 2 Vice Chairman, Shri P. M. Scott Additional Charge Brahmaputra Board 3 General Manager, Vacant Vacant from 01.07.14 Brahmaputra Board 4 Financial Adviser, Vacant Vacant from March, 2018 Brahmaputra Board

B Part Time Member

Sl. Designation of member Representing State/Organization No. 1 Secretary to the Government of To represent the Government of Assam Assam, Water Resources Department 2 Chief Engineer, PWD(R), Government To represent the Government of Meghalaya of Meghalaya 3 Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood To represent the Government of Nagaland Control Department, Government of Nagaland. 4 Chief Engineer, PWD (WR), To represent the Government of Tripura Government of Tripura 5 Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood To represent the Government of Manipur Control Department, Government of Manipur 6 Chief Engineer, Water Resources To represent t he Government of Arunachal Department, Government of Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh 7 Chief Engineer (Civil), Power and To represent the Government of Mizoram. Electricity Department, Government of Mizoram 8 Financial Adviser, North Eastern To represent the North Eastern Council, Council, Shillong Shillong 9 Joint Secretary, Soil Conservation and To represent the Ministry of Agriculture, Land Resources, Ministry of Government of India Agriculture. 10 Commissioner (B&B), Ministry of Water To represent the Ministry of Water Resources, Resources, Government of India Government of India 11 Financial Adviser, Ministry of Water To represent the Ministry of Finance, Resources, Government of India Government of India 12 Joint Secretary (H), Ministry of Power, To represent the M inistry of Power, Government of India Government of India

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Sl. Designation of member Representing State/Organization No. 13 Chief Engineer, Inland Waterways To represent the Ministry of Surface Authority of India, Government of India Transport, Government of India, 14 Member (RM), Central Water To represent the Central Water Commission Commission 15 Member (HE), Central Electricity To represent the Central Electricity Authority Authority 16 Deputy Director General, Geological To represent the Geological Survey of India Survey of India , North Eastern Region 17 Di rector General of Meteorology, India To represent the India Meteorological Meteorological Department, Department, Government of India Government of India

C Special Invitee

1 The Adviser (NE), NITI Aayog, Yojana Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

2 The Chief Engineer (B & BBO), Central Water Commission, Shillong

3 The Secretary, Irrigation and Waterways Department, Government ofWest Bengal, Jalasampad Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata

4 The Secretary, Water Resources & River Development Department, Gover nment of Sikkim, Gangtok 5 The Secretary, Department of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Vigyan Bhawan Annex, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi

6 The Director, North Eastern Space Application Centre, Government of India,Department of Space, Umium-793 103, Meghalaya

7 The Chief Engineer, Teesta Basin Organisation, CWC,GE-2, 1 st Floor,Sector-III, Salt Lake, Kolkota-700106.

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ANNEXURE-II

Composition of the High Powered Review Board appointed by the Government of India Vide Resolution No. 2(17)/80-FC/460 Dated 19 th March, 1982 and as Amended Vide Resolution No. 23/8/92-ER/1798 Dated 1 st October, 1992

1 Union Minister for Water Resources Chairman 2 Chief Minister of Assam or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by Member him 3 Chief Minister of Manipur or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized Member by him 4 Chief Minister of Meghalaya or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized Member by him 5 Chief Minister of Nagaland or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized Member by him 6 Chief Minister of Tripura or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by Member him 7 Chief Minister of Mizoram or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized Member by him 8 Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh or a Cabinet Minister duly Member authorized by him 9 Union Minister / Minister of State for Finance Member 10 Minister of State for Water Resources Member 11 Union Minister / Minister of State for Energy Member 12 Union Minister / Minister of State for Agriculture. Member 13 Union Minister / Minister of State for Surface Transport Member 14 Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India Member 15 Chairman, Central Water Commission Member 16 Chairman, Brahmaputra Board Member-Secretary

17 Member (RM), Central Water Commission Permanent Invitee

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ANNEXURE -IV

Statement of Regular Sanctioned Strength and Numbers Position of Officers /Staff and Field Staff Position of SC / ST / OBC and PH as on 31.03.2019

GRUPA GRUPB GRUPC A psts i PB3 ad abve A psts i PB2 A psts i PB1

TTA S AE F FFICE (ABC) UR SC ST BC PH UR SC ST BC PH UR SC ST BC PH STREGTH STREGTH STREGTH STREGTH SACTIED SACTIED SACTIED SACTIED i psiti psiti i psiti i psiti i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Bard's Head Qrts 1 ffice icudig 5 4 0 1 0 0 26 16 6 1 3 0 45 31 7 3 4 3 76 iais ffice

2 Fiace Wig 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 16 9 4 0 3 0 19 3 Paig Wig 6 3 0 0 2 0 18 5 7 2 4 0 8 6 0 0 2 0 32 4 Wrs Wig 2 2 0 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 10 Superitedig 5 Egieers (Fied ) 3 2 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 3 0 14 0 1 0 4 0 24 ffices Executive 6 Egieers (Fied) 11 9 1 0 2 0 73 34 14 3 22 0 104 61 17 8 17 3 188 ffices TTA 82 29 0 0 2 4 0 190 130 0 27 6 33 0 356 190 0 29 11 31 6 628 349

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Annexure-IV (A) STATEMENT OF REGULAR SANCTIONED STRENGTH AND NUMBERS IN POSITION OF OFFICERS/ STAFF AND FIELD STAFF ALONG WITH THE POSITION OF SC/ST/OBC/PH AS ON 31-03-2019 GRUPA GRUPB GRUPC A psts i PB3 ad abve A psts i PB2 A psts i PB1

TTA S AE F FFICE (ABC) UR SC ST BC PH UR SC ST BC PH UR SC ST BC PH STREGTH STREGTH STREGTH STREGTH SACTIED SACTIED SACTIED SACTIED i psiti i psiti i psiti 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Adiistrati & 3 3 0 0 0 0 20 13 3 1 3 0 34 24 4 3 3 3 57 Secretariat Wig iais ffice 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 5 3 1 0 1 0 9 1 Vigiace 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 Headquarters 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 0 6 TTA 5 4 0 1 0 0 26 16 6 1 3 0 45 31 7 3 4 3 76 2 Fiace Wig 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 16 9 4 0 3 0 19 3 Paig Wig 6 3 0 0 2 0 18 5 7 2 4 0 8 6 0 0 2 0 32 4 Wrs Wig 2 2 0 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 10 rhat Circe 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 0 5 3 1 0 1 0 9 rth Ghy Circe 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 4 5 Guwahati Circe 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 0 1 0 7 abari Circe 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 4 TTA 3 2 0 0 1 0 7 5 0 0 3 0 14 9 1 0 4 0 24 Guwahati Divisi 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 5 1 0 4 0 19 9 5 0 5 0 30 rth Ghy Div 2 2 0 0 0 0 6 2 1 0 3 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 12 aga Div 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 2 2 0 1 0 12 11 0 1 0 0 18 abari Div 1 1 0 0 1 0 11 5 2 1 3 0 18 15 1 0 2 1 30 aui Div 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 5 0 0 2 0 9 5 1 0 3 0 17 6 ahipur Div 1 1 0 0 0 0 6 3 1 1 1 0 10 3 4 1 1 0 17 Rig Div 1 0 0 0 1 0 11 4 2 1 4 0 8 3 1 2 2 0 20 Bara Vaey Div 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 3 4 0 3 0 13 9 1 2 1 1 24 Agartaa Div 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 5 1 1 2 1 1 9 apaiguri Div 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 1 0 6 3 1 0 2 0 11 TTA 11 9 1 0 2 0 73 34 14 3 22 0 104 61 17 8 17 3 188 GRAD TTA 82 29 22 1 1 5 0 190 130 75 27 6 33 0 356 190 118 29 11 31 6 628 349

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ANNEXURE-V

PARTICIPATION OF OFFICERS/EMPLOYEES IN TRAINING/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP DURING THE YEAR 2018-19 SN Name of officer Subject of Training Nam e of the Date workshop seminar organization and Place of event 1 Shri Iltaf Hussain, Workshop for deliberations of Vivanta by Taj Hotel, 23 rd April, 2018 Secretary interim report of Expert Khanapara, Guwahati by . 2 Shri D.J.Borgohain, Committee for proper MoJS,DoWR,RD&GR Chief Engineer Management of NE Region’s 3 Shri Ranjit Deka , water resources Executive Engineer 4 Shri G.P.Singh, Preparedness for Conference Hall, Water 23 rd April, 2018 Superingtending probable disaster due to Resources Department, Engineer Planning reported blockage of Govt,. of Assam, Block-B, River Siang (Brahmaputra) 3rd Floor, Janata Bhawan, in Tibet region. Guwahati-6

5 Shri Pranabjyoti Workshop on “Public Integrated Training & 19 th to 21 st Sharma, Jr. Procurement, E-Procurement, Policy Research April 2018 Engineer Govt. e-Marketplace (GeM)” Hotel Siddhartha, 3- 6 Shri Durgadhar Das, Rajendra place, New Jr. Engineer Delhi (Near pusa Circle & Nearest Metro station Rajendra place). 7 M.Koirala Asstt. Director (OL) CWPRS , Pune, 7th Sept, 2018 8 S.Dhandha D/Man Gd-I Maharastra Official Language Conference,2018 9 Shri Ranjan Kr. Rai ‘Geo synthesis for Erosion Bhubaneswar, (Odisha) 25 th -26 th Octo, Jr. Engineer control and coastal protection’ under the Central Board of 2018 Irrigation an d Power, New 10 Shri Iftikhar Hussain, Delhi Jr. Engineer 11 Shri Ranjit Deka, Short term course on “ Flood IIT, Guwahati, North 29 th Octo to 2 nd Executive Engineer Risk and River basin Guwahati Nov, 2018 12 Shr i Shyamal Kr. Management” Deka, Executive Engineer, 13 Shri Dinanath 8th meeting of Joint Group of MoWR, RD & GR 1st to 3 rd Nov, Bujarbaruah, Experts (JGE) between the at Guwahati, Assam. 2018 Superintending Government of India (GoI) Engineer, Nalbari and the Royal Government Circle, Brahmaputra of Bhutan (RGoB) Board, 14 Shri G.P.Singh, Draft River Basin ManagementHotel Bill landmark, 3rd Nov, 2018 Superintending 2018 Guwahati by OXFAM Engineer (planning) India, Kolkata-700053 15 Shri Ranjit Deka, International training on NERIWALM, Tezpur, 17 th to 18 th Executive Engineer “Flood Warning Section Assam Dec,2018 (FWS)” .

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16 Shri Anup Das, JE, Training course on CSMRS, New Delhi. 7th & 8 th Feb Brahmaputra Board Geotechnical Investigations 2019 for Embankment 17 Shri Parag Bezbarua, JE, Brahmaputra Board 18 Shri Kishore Das, JE, Brahmaputra Board 19 Shri Ranjit Deka, Training course on Hydraulic CWPRD, Pune 26 th & 27 th Feb Executive Engineer, Modelling of Major 2019 Brahmaputra Board Components of Hydro power 20 Shri Parag Schemes Bezbarua, Jr. Engineer, Brahmaputra Board 21 Shri Palash Thakuriya, Jr.Engineer, Brahmaputra Board

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ANNEXURE- VI

List of Officers on deputation to other organization (As on 31.03.2019)

Sl. Name & designation Name of the Organization Period of deputation No. 1 Shri Dharanidhar Bharali Jr. Engineer N.F. Railway 19.12.2014to till date

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ANNEXURE-VII

RTI Annual Return information system for the year 2018-19 Ministry / Department / Organization: Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati-29 Year: 2018-19 (Up to 31.03.2019) Progress Report in 2018-19 Opening No. of Received during No. of cases Decisions Decisions Balance As application the year transferred to where where on received (including cases other Public requests/ requests/ 01.04.2019 during the transferred to Authorities - appeals appeals year as other Public U/S 6(3) rejected accepted transfer from Authority) other PAs Requests 03 18 3 Nil 1 17

First Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil appeals

Nil No. of cases where disciplinary action taken against any Officer

No. of CAPIOs designated No. of CPIOs designated No. of AAs designated 16 1 1

No. of items of various provisions invoked while rejecting requests

Relevancy sections of RTI Act, 2005

Section 8 (1) Sections a b c d e f g h i j 9 11 24 Other

Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Amount of charges collected (in Rs.)

Registration fees Additional fees and any other Penalties amount charges Rs. 40.00 Nil Nil

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