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DPR 1 IWMP-II Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (South) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR Chapter -01 PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.1 Background 1.1.1 State of Uttarakhand The State of Uttarakhand was earlier a part of the United Province of Agra and Awadh, which came into existence in 1902. In 1935, the name of State was shortened to the United Province. In January 1950, the United Province was renamed as Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal remained a part of Uttar Pradesh before it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 09 November 2000. It is incepted as the 27th State of India . The total geo graphical area of the state is approximately 53,484 sq. km with a population of about 1,01,16,752 (2011 census). Uttarakhand finds mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand , Manaskhand and Himavant . The Kushanas , Kunindas, Kanishka, Samudra Gupta , the Pauravas, Katuris, Palas, the Chandras and Panwars and the British have ruled it in turns . It is often called the Land of the Gods because of its various holy places and abundant shrines. The hilly regions of Uttarakhand offer pristine landscapes to the tour ists. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas , the State has international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east . On its North- West lies Himachal Pradesh , while on the south is Uttar Pradesh. The State is rich in mineral depos its like limestone, marble, rock phosphate, dolomite, magnesite, copper graphite , gypsum, etc. The number of small- scale industries is 34,231 providing employment to 1,77,677 persons, with an investment of Rs.14,965,67 crore. Agricultural land under irriga tion is 5, 49, 381 hectares. The State has excellent potential for hydropower generation. There are a number of hydro- electric projects on the rivers Yamuna , Bhagirathi, Bhilangana, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Saryu Gauri , Kosi and Kali generating 2 IWMP-II Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (South) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR electricity. Total hydropower potential approximately 25,450 MW. Projects allotted to various agencies 13,667 MW. Out of 15,761 villages, 15,241 villages have been electrified. The total length of metalled roads in Uttarakhand is 29,939 km. The length of PWD roads is 22,623 km. The length of roads built by local bodies is 15,041 km. The main railway stations are Dehradun, Hardwar, Roorkee, Kotdwar, Kashipur, Udhamsingh Nagar, Haldwani, Ramnagar and Kathgodam . There are air strips at Jolly Grant (Dehradun), and Pantnagar (Udham Singh Nagar ). Air strips at Naini- Seni (Pithoragarh), Gauchar (Chamoli) and Chinyalisaur (Uttarkashi) are under construction. From this year Pawan Hans Ltd ., has started helicopter service from Rudraprayag to Kedarnath for pilgrims. 1.1.2 Udhamsingh Nagar District Udham Singh Nagar district was carved out of Nainital district in October 1995 and was named after Saheed Udham Singh, a great freedom fighter, who killed General Dyer and took revenge for the Jalianwala Bagh massacre. The district is also called as the 'Gateway to Kumaon hills'. There are three main sub-divisions - Rudrapur, Kashipur and Khatima; four tehsils Kashipur, Kichha, Khatima, Sitarganj and two sub-tehsils - Bajpur and Gadarpur. The prosperous district is endowed with a very fertile land. Agriculture is the mainstay and there are several agriculture related activities and industries located here. Udham Singh Nagar district is also noted for communal harmony and brotherhood. The district is a melting pot of different cultures, religions and life styles. The district head quarter is located at Rudrapur. The district has an approximate area of about 2912 sq. km with a population of 12, 35,614 and literacy 65.76 per cent. 1.1.3 Background of IWMP Development of rainfed /degraded areas through participatory watershed approach is the focal area of the Government. Planning Commission and National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) framed Common Guidelines, 2008 for watershed programmes for all Ministries/Departments based on the Parthasarathy Committee Report, other Committee’s 3 IWMP-II Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (South) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR observations and past experiences. The provisions in the Common Guidelines and the observations of the Parthasarthy Committee have necessitated modifications in the watershed schemes of the Department of Land Resources. Accordingly, Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP), Desert Development Programme (DDP) and Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP) of the Department of Land Resources have been integrated and consolidated into a single modified programme called Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). This consolidation is for optimum use of resources, sustainable outcomes and integrated planning. The scheme has been approved by the Government on 26.2.2009. Keeping in view the mandate of the Department of Land Resources and its watershed schemes, the following criteria are adopted for the allocation of target area among the States. Identified DPAP/DDP areas in the State as percentage of total DPAP and DDP area in the country. Total treatable wastelands in the State as percentage of total treatable wastelands in the country. Total SC/ST population of the State as percentage of total SC/ST population of the Country. Percentage of rainfed area in the State to total cultivated area in the country. 10% mandatory allocation of North-Eastern States. A Steering Committee has been constituted at National Level under the Chairmanship of Secretary (LR) with members from Planning Commission, NRAA/ related Ministries/ Departments/ organizations including NGOs to administer the IWMP. A State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) has been constituted with professional support. SLNA with professional support is the dedicated institution for implementation of IWMP in the State. District Level: Watershed Cell-cum-Data Centre at DRDA/ZP has been created in all programme districts to supervise and coordinate IWMP projects in the district. Project Level: Project would be supervised by Project Implementing Agency (PIA). 4 IWMP-II Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (South) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR Compliance to Common Guidelines, 2008 both Government and Non-Government agencies may act as PIAs for providing technical back up for IWMP projects. Each PIA shall have Watershed Development Team (WDT) comprising of 3 to 4-5 technical experts. Village Level Watershed Committee (WC) shall have to be constituted by the Gram Sabha for implementation of the project at field level. This will comprise of at least 10 members. Half of which would be representatives of SHGs and User Groups (UGs), SC/ST community, women and landless. One member from WDT would also represent WC. The major activities under the watershed developemnt project are as below; . Soil & moisture conservation measures like terracing, bunding, trenching, vegetative barriers etc. Rain water harvesting activities like farm ponds, percolation tanks, checkdams etc. Planting & sowing of multi-purpose trees, shrubs, grasses, legumes and pasture land development . Encouraging natural regeneration . Promotion of agro-forestry and horticulture . Measures needed to disseminate technology . Training, extension and creation of a greater degree of awareness among the participants . Encouraging peoples’ participation . Livelihood activities for assetless people . Production system and micro-enterprise 1.1.4 Ghogha Nala-South Micro Watershed Ghogha Nala (South) villages of IWMP-II are located in Bajpur Development Block of District Udhamsingh Nagar of Uttarakhand State. The Ghogha Nala (South) Micro watershed consists of 11 Gram Panchayats namely; Ratanpura, Bajpur Gaon, Jagannathpur, Rampurasakar, Kanaura, Keshowala, Maheshpura, Mudia kala, Nandpurnarkatopa, Sarkada, Gumsani, whereas, under these 11 Gram Panchayats encompass 31 revenue villages, namely Guladia (29d 11m 19.86s N- 79d 5m 49.62s E), Bandwari (29d 11m 44.83s N- 79d 6m 0.75s E), Ratanpura (29d 11m 44.99s N- 79d 6m 5 IWMP-II Detailed Project Report: Ghogha Nala (South) Micro Watershed, Development Block Bajpur (District: Udhamsingh Nagar-Uttarakhand) DPR 49.83s E), Batoti (29d 12m 15.06s N- 79d 5m 36.55s E), Ratanpuri (29d 11m30.76s N- 79d 4m 53.25s E), Madayakayam (29d 12m 38.70s N- 79d 6m 35.61s E), Madayabakshi (29d 12m 6.68s N- 79d 6m 29.53s E), Uncha Gaon (29d 10m 40.80s N-79d 5m 33.78s E), Bajpur Gaon (29d 9m 31.88s N- 79d 7m 36.81s E), Harlalpur (29d 8m 37.39s N- 79d 7m 19.64s E), Jagannathpur (29d 9m 4.14s N- 79d 5m 40.11s E), Pipalia (29d 9m 17.91s N- 79d 5m 4.89s E), Rampurasakar (29d 9m 26.27s N- 79d 6m 40.26s E),Rani Nagal (29d 10m 17.81s N- 79d 6m 6.64s E), Kalyanpur (29d 11m 17.81s N-79d 7m 6.64s E), Ludhpura (29d 10m 21.91s N-79d 6m 37.47s E), Narayanpur (29d 10m 28.47s N-79d 7m 40.88s E), Kanaura (29d 8m 19.68s N- 79d 6m 33.23s E), Kanauri (29d 8m 53.41s N- 79d 6m 11.36s E), Keshowala (29d 10m 30.19s N- 79d 8m 20.28s E), Maheshpura (29d 8m 3.32s N- 79d 7m 19.81s E), Mudia kala (29d 9m 16.99s N- 79d 8m 26.84s E), Mudiapistor (29d 8m 40.84s N- 79d 8m 38.40s E), Nandpurnarkatopa (29d 10m 12.40s N- 79d 8m 56.02s E), Bhonaislamnagar (29d 11m 7.82s N- 79d 10m 30.26s E), Sarkada (29d 9m 52.70s N- 79d 5m 45.79s E), Ramjeevanpur (29d 10m 18.18s N- 79d 4m 44.45s E), Taali (29d 7m 39.41s N- 79d 10m 26.61s E), Gumsani (29d 8m 5.43s N- 79d 8m 15.17s E), Mudiyamani (29d 7m 41.98s N-79d 9m 10.22s E) and Mudiaani (29d 8m 14.47s N-79d 10m 28.18s E) All the villages by and large, are separated by an approximate distance of about 8 -15 Kms.