Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation Pune. Chief Engineer (S.P) W.R.D Pune. Integrated state water Plan for Lower Bhima Sub basin (K-6) of Krishna Basin Osmanabad Irrigation Circle, Osmanabad K6 Lower Bhima Index INDEX CHAPTER PAGE NO. NAME OF CHAPTER NO. 1.0 INTRODUCTION 0 1.1 Need and principles of integrated state water plan. 1 1.2 Objectives of a state water plan for a basin. 1 1.3 Objectives of the maharashtra state water policy. 1 1.4 State water plan. 1 1.5 Details of Catchment area of Krishna basin. 2 1.6 krishna basin in maharashtra 2 1.7 Location of lower Bhima sub basin (K-6). 2 1.8 Rainfall variation in lower Bhima sub basin. 2 1.9 Catchment area of sub basin. 3 1.10 District wise area of lower Bhima sub basin. 3 1.11 Topographical descriptions. 5 1.11 Flora and Fauna in the sub basin. 6 2.0 RIVER SYSTEM 2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Status of Rivers & Tributaries. 11 2.3 Topographical Description. 11 2.4 Status of Prominent Features. 12 2.5 Geomorphology. 12 2.6 A flow chart showing the major tributaries in the sub basin. 13 3.0 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 3.1 Geology. 16 3.1.1 Introduction. 16 3.1.2 Drainage. 16 3.1.3 Geology. 16 3.1.4 Details of geological formation. 17 K6 Lower Bhima Index 3.2 Soils 18 3.2.1 Introduction. 18 3.2.2 Land capability Classification of Lower Bhima Sub Basin (K6). 18 3.2.3 Soil Depth Classification of in Lower Bhima Sub Basin (K6). 19 3.2.4 Soil erodibility. 20 3.2.5 Soil physical properties. 20 3.2.6 Chemical properties. 21 3.2.7 Irrigability classification of soils. 23 3.2.8 Saline and alkaline soils. 25 3.2.9 Details of area of textural class. 25 3.2.10 Soil series. 26 4.0 HYDROMETEOROLOGY 4.1 Introduction. 34 4.2 Rainfall Phenomena. 34 4.3 Rainfall distribution 35 35 4.4 Meteorology. 4.5 Real-time data acquisition system. 36 4.6 Action plan for setting up hydro-meteorological stations. 36 5.0 AGRICULTURE 5.1 Introduction. 39 5.2 Land Use Pattern in Lower Bhima Sub Basin (K6 ) . 40 5.3 Land Holding in Lower Bhima Sub Basin (K6 ). 41 5.4 Area & Production for various Crops in Lower Bhima Sub 41 Basin (K6). 5.5 Water and Irrigation Requirement of Crops in Lower Bhima 43 Sub Basin (K6). 5.6 Effect of Irrigation on Crop Yields in Lower Bhima Sub 43 Basin (K6). 5.7 Water Saving Techniques in Lower Bhima Sub Basin (K6). 44 5.8 Agricultural Extension Services. 45 K6 Lower Bhima Index 6.0 SURFACE WATER RESOURCES 6.1 Preamble. 49 6.2 Krishna Basin. 49 6.3 Krishna Basin in maharashtra 50 6.4 Past Assessments of Availability of Water. 50 6.5 Data Available. 51 6.6 Methodology adopted for assessment of availability. 52 6.7 Water availability. 52 6.8 Approval of Chief Engineer, Planning & Hydrology, 55 Nasik. 7.0 GROUND WATER RESOURCES 7.1 Hydrogeology. 69 7.2 Groundwater behavior in the Lower Bhima Sub Basin. 69 7.3 Ground Water Availability. 72 7.3.1 Ground water recharge. 72 7.3.2 Ground water draft. 74 7.3.3 Stage of groundwater development and categorization of units. 74 7.3.4 Categorizations of areas for groundwater development. 74 7.3.5 Allocation of ground water resource for utilization. 75 7.3.6 Poor quality ground water . 76 7.3.7 Apportioning of ground water assessment from watershed to 76 development unit. 7.3.8 Additional Potential Recharge. 76 7.3.9 Recommendations of R&D Advisory Committee. 76 7.3.10 Criterion for Categorization of Assessment Units. 77 7.3.11 Long – term ground water level trend. 77 7.3.12 Categorization of Unit. 77 7.3.13 Future allocation of groundwater resources. 78 7.4 Groundwater Quality. 80 7.5 Groundwater Management plan. 81 K6 Lower Bhima Index 8.0 IRRIGATION 8.1 Introduction. 115 8.2 Necessity of Water Resources Projects. 115 8.3 Irrigation. 115 8.3.1 Flow Irrigation. 115 8.4 Planned Utilization for Irrigation Projects (Completed 117 projects) 8.5 Multi- purpose projects in the sub basin. 118 8.6 Interstate project in the sub basin . 118 8.7 Extent of area under Micro Irrigation. 118 8.8 Total no. of Wells in the Sub basin. 118 8.9 Lift Irrigation Schemes. 119 8.10 Sedimentation Survey. 119 8.11 Irrigation Backlog. 119 9.0 WATER CONSERVATION 9.1 Water Conservation Works in Lower Bhima Krishna Sub 135 Basin (K6). 9.2 Watershedwise Status of Soil & Water Conservation Works 136 in Lower Bhima Krishna Sub Basin (K6). 9. 3 Water Conservation Works in Lower Bhima Krishna Sub 136 Basin (K6). 9.4 Review of impact 139 9.5 Increase in Recharge. 140 9.5.1 Review of Impact. 123 9.6 A Status of water conservation Works [area up to 100 ha]. 140 9.7 Future projection. 141 9.8 Effect of water on conservation of work. 141 9.9 Construction & Maintenance. 142 9.10 Planning. 143 10 FLOODS 10.0 Introduction . 147 10.1 Rainfall. 148 10.2 Flood Management. 148 K6 Lower Bhima Index 10.3 Precautionary measure. 148 10.4 Details of flood prone village. 149 11.0 DRAINAGE 11.1 Introduction. 150 11.2 Identification and Norms of Damaged Area. 150 11.2.1 Identification of water logged area. 150 11.2.2 Identification and norms of salt affected area. 151 11.3 Drainage system. 151 11.4 Land Damage Index. 152 12.0 DRINKING WATER 12.1 Introduction . 153 12.2 Coverage of Scheme in the Sub Basin. 153 12.3 Population, Water Demand and Supply. 154 12.4 Management of Water Resources. 155 12.5 Distribution and Management (O&M) . 156 12.6 Management Plan and Infrastructure . 157 12.7 Special Consideration for Rural Water Supply Schemes. 157 12.8 Recycle & Reuse of Water for Irrigation . 158 13.0 INDUSTRIAL USE 13.1 Introduction. 163 13.2 Regulation of Water Supply in MIDC Areas. 163 13.3 Major Water Consuming Industrial sectors . 164 13.4 Industrial Use for Lower Bhima Sub basin. 164 13.5 Recycling & Reuse oF Water. 166 14.0 LEGAL ISSUE 14.1 Preamble. 169 14.2 First Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT-I). 169 14.3Restrictions imposed on Maharashtra by KWDT-I. 171 K6 Lower Bhima Index 14.4 Provisions of Review. 171 14.5 Second Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT-II). 172 14.6 Salient features of the Decision of KWDT-II. 172 14.7 Restrictions imposed on Maharashtra. 173 14.8 Use of Water Post Implementation of KWDT-II Decision. 174 14.9 Manner of Use Specified by KWDT-II. 175 14.10 Final order of further report of KWDT-II. 177 14.11 Extracted Agriment Amongst States 197 14.12 further report of KWDT-II order 199 15.0 TRAINS BASIN DIVERSION 15.1 Inter-Basin Diversion at National Level. 248 15.2 Inter-Basin Diversion at State Level. 248 15.2.3 Details of sanctioned Inter basin transfer at state level for 249 future use. 15.2.4 Krishna Marathwada Project. 249 15.3 Relevant facts of KWDT-II legal issue for K-6 lower Bhima 251 are as below. 15.4Recommendations of Study Groups / Commissions / 252 Committees Regarding Interbasin Transphers. 15.4.1 Fact Finding Committee for Drought Prone Area, (Sukthankar 252 Samiti), 1973 . 15.4.2 Maharashtra Water Irrigation Commission, 1999. 252 15.4.3National Water Policy, 2002. 252 15.4.4 State Water Policy, 2003. 252 15.5 An Overview of Difficulties, Gaps, Suggestions and 253 Recommendations. 16.0 OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENT 255 16.1 Water for Environment . 255 16.2. Water for Pisciculture . 255 16.3 Water for Tourism . 255 16.4 Water for Water Link (Navigation). 256 16.5 Water for Energy . 256 K6 Lower Bhima Index 17.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY 256 17.1 Introduction. 256 17.2 Lower Bhima Sub-Basin (K-6). 258 17.3 Probable Sources of Water Pollution in Lower Bhima Sub 259 Basin (K-6). 17.3.1 Urban Development. 259 17.3.2 Industrial wastewater. 259 17.3.3 Agricultural Practices. 259 17.3.4 Sand Dredging. 259 17.3.5 Lack of maintaining Minimum Water Level in River. 260 17.3.6 Algal Growth. 260 17.3.7 Siltation. 260 17.4 Sewage Generation Potential. 260 17.5 Industrial effluent potential. 260 17.6 Water Sampling and Quality Monitoring Stations. 261 17.7 Hydraulic & Organic Load. 261 17.7.1 Load Estimations for Sewage. 262 17.7.2 Load Estimations for Industries. 262 17.8 River Water Quality of Lower Bhima Sub-Basin (K-6). 262 17.9 Environment Management. 262 17.9.1 Control of Pollution at the Source. 263 17.9.2 Sewage Treatment Plants. 263 17.9.3 Sewage Irrigation (Short Term Temporary Relief). 263 17.9.4 Control of Pollution In the Path (Short & Long Term Relief). 264 17.9.5 Nallah Treatment using In-situ Phytoremediation. 264 17.9.6 Minimum Flow in the River. 264 17.9.7 Conservation & Best Possible Options for Improvement. 265 18.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT 267 18.1 River Basin Agencies. 267 18.2 State Water Policy, 2003. 267 18.3 Maharashtra Act No. XV of 1996 . 267 18.4.1Present Staffing Pattern of MKVDC. 268 K6 Lower Bhima Index 18.4.2 Present Scenario .