GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES ANNUAL REPORT 2007 - 08 CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES ANNUAL REPORT 2007-08 CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION NEW DELHI INDIA – LAND AND WATER RESOURCES : FACTS 328.7 M ha • Geographical Area & Location Latitude 80 –4’ & 370-06’ North Longitude 680 – 7’ & 970 – 25’ East • Population 2006 (Estimated On 2001 Census) 1128.52 Million 100 mm in Western most regions to 11000 mm in Eastern most Rainfall Variation • region • Major River Basin (Catchment Area more than 20,000 Sqkm) 12 Nos. having catchment area 253 M ha Medium River Basin (Catchment Area between 2000 and 20,000 Sq 46 nos. having catchments area 25 M ha • km) • Total Navigable Length of Important Rivers 14464 km WATER RESOURCES • Average Annual Rainfall (2001-2005) 3693.6 BCM • Mean Annual Natural Run-Off 1869 BCM • Estimated Utilisable Surface Water Potential 690 BCM • Total Replenishable Ground Water Resources 433 BCM • Ground Water Resources Available for Irrigation 369.6 BCM Ground Water Potential Available for Domestic, Industrial And 71 BCM (approx.) • Other Purposes • Ultimate Irrigation Potential 140 M ha • Irrigation Potential from Surface Water 76 M ha • Irrigation Potential from Ground Water 64 M ha Storage Available Due to Completed Major & Medium Projects 225.14 BCM • (Including Live Capacity less than 10 M.Cum) Estimated Additional Likely Live Storage Available due to 171.43BCM • Projects Under Construction / Consideration LAND RESOURCES (2000-01) • Total Cultivable Land 182.8 M ha • Gross Sown Area 190.6 M ha • Net Sown Area 141.3 M ha • Gross Irrigated Area 79.5 M ha • Net Irrigated Area 58.5 M ha HYDROPOWER • Ultimate Hydropower Potential (As per reassessment ) 148701 MW st • Potential Developed by 31 March, 2008 30873 MW From Chairman’s Desk It is our pleasure to bring out this Annual Report of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for the year 2007–08. The Report gives an insight into the organisation structure, functions and activities of CWC highlighting the contribution made in the development and management of Water Resources of the country. CWC continued to forge ahead in providing the necessary leadership and guidance for the development of the water sector and provided necessary support to the Ministry of Water Resources on all technical and policy matters during the year 2007-08. Officers of CWC headed several committees and contributed substantially on various issues. CWC provided technical assistance to the Ministry for the Baglihar and other projects of Indus basin in respect of issues related to Indus Waters Treaty provisions. Regular activities of appraisal of major and medium irrigation projects and other water resources development schemes, monitoring of major, medium and extension/renovation/modernization (ERM) projects, environmental issues related to projects, design of hydraulic structures, hydrological observations and studies and flood forecasting services were successfully carried out during the year. Some of the important achievements of CWC during the period are: Consultancy & Advisory Services • Design Consultancy in respect of 137 Water Resources Development projects in India and neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, etc. Monitoring & Appraisal of Water Resources Projects • Techno-economic appraisal of water resources development projects and clearance for multi-purpose/irrigation/flood control projects. • Monitoring of 69 Major, 26 Medium and 9 ERM Projects and CAD works of 133 projects. • Examination of proposals for release of Rs. 4483.95 crore of Central grant under AIBP programme. • Examination of proposals under the scheme for renovation, restoration and revival of water bodies. • Monitoring storage position of 81 reservoirs in the country. Flood Management • Timely issue of 8214 flood forecasts (with 97.22% accuracy) during the monsoon period of 2007 to help effective flood management, particularly in Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat which faced severe floods. • Techno-economic evaluation of 35 schemes of Flood Management/Master Plans for Flood Control. ( A K BAJAJ ) CHAIRMAN CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2007-08 DESIGNS: o Design units of CWC undertook detailed designs and drawings of various types of hydraulic structures for 137 water resources development projects. DPR’s of 103 projects submitted by various State Govts. and other agencies were technically examined in D&R wing during 2007-08. RIVER MANAGEMENT: o Carried out Hydrological Observations at 878 sites spread over the country. o Operated 175 flood forecasting stations (including 28 inflow forecasting sites) spread over 9 major river basins. During the flood season 2007, 8214 flood forecasts were issued out of which 7996 (97.22%) were within prescribed limits of accuracy. Daily flood bulletins and weekly flood news letters were issued during the flood season. 89 Red Bulletins (for Unprecedented Flood Situation) and 124 Orange Bulletins (for High Flood Situation) were issued. o Completed installation of satellite based telemetry system at 147 stations upto March, 2008 in addition to existing 55 stations in Chambal and Mahanadi Basins. o Provided assistance to Royal Government of Bhutan for maintenance of 35 Hydro-meteorological sites in Bhutan. o 13 (11 in India and 2 in Nepal) Hydro Electric Projects were under investigation in North-Eastern region. o 57 Minor Irrigation Schemes were under investigation in Mizoram. DPR for 43 schemes have been submitted and investigation work/ preparation of reports in respect of balance 14 schemes is under process. o 35 Flood Management Schemes/Master Plans for Flood Control were examined/ appraised during the year 2007-08 upto March, 2008. o Processed 126 flood management schemes for release of funds to Government of J&K and Orissa during 2007-08 under “Flood Management Programme”. o The Technical Expert Group (TEG) headed by Member (RM), CWC constituted by MOWR in September,2007, to prepare a National Perspective Plan for Controlling Floods and Mitigating their Impacts. WATER PLANNING: o 63 new major irrigation projects, 25 revised major irrigation projects, 53 new medium irrigation projects and 21 Hydroelectric power schemes were under appraisal in CWC. 37 projects comprising 15 major, 16 medium irrigation projects and 6 flood control projects were accepted for investment clearance by the Advisory Committee. o Monitored 104 Major, Medium and Extension/Renovation/Modernization (ERM), irrigation projects receiving CLA under AIBP and 133 CAD projects. o 81 important reservoirs with total live storage of 151.77 BCM were monitored on weekly basis. o Examination of proposals for release of Rs.4483.95 crore of Central grant under AIBP programme. o Provided technical assistance to MoWR in respect of the inter-State water disputes such as Cauvery Water Disputes, Mandovi Water Disputes, Krishna Water Disputes and the Ravi-Beas Water Disputes. HRM: o 167 in service officers were sponsored for training, attending seminars/ workshops, etc. within the country and 27 officers participated in various programmes abroad. NWA, Pune conducted 34 training programmes and 2 workshops for 882 officers of Central / State Governments and Public sector undertakings. C O N T E N T S - From Chairman’s Desk - Highlights of the Year Page CHAPTER - I Introduction 1 CHAPTER - II Water Resources Development 12 CHAPTER - III River Management 18 CHAPTER - IV Basin Planning 28 CHAPTER - V Design & Consultancy 36 CHAPTER - VI Water Management, Reservoir Sedimentation and 48 Post Project Evaluation CHAPTER - VII Appraisal of Projects 53 CHAPTER - VIII Monitoring of Projects 59 CHAPTER - IX Construction Equipment Planning and Management 69 CHAPTER - X Inter-State Matters 71 CHAPTER - XI Environmental Management of Water Resources 79 Projects CHAPTER - XII External Assistance 82 CHAPTER - XIII International Cooperation with Neighbouring 86 Countries CHAPTER - XIV Computerisation and Modernisation 91 CHAPTER - XV Training 93 CHAPTER - XVI Vigilance 100 CHAPTER - XVII Representation of Central Water Commission in 101 Various Committees CHAPTER - XVIII Publicity and Publication 117 Organogram of Central Water Commission 2007 - 08 CHAIRMAN CWC MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER DIR. (D & R CORDN.) DESIGNS & RESEARCH RIVER MANAGEMENT DIR. (R.M. CORDN.) WATER PLANNING & PROJ. DIR. (WP & P CORDN.) C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. ADVISOR DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN DAM NARMADA HYD NARMADA N.W.A MON (S) IRRIG. PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT P.O. & HRM BPMO EMO CMO. I.S.O. (NW & S) (N & W) (E & NE) SAFETY BASIN PROJ. STUDIES BASIN BHOPAL PUNE BANGALORE MANAGEMENT APPR. MON. PREP. M.I SECY W.S. CORDN. NP-I H.C.D H.C.D H.C.D. D.S.M. S.S.P.H. HYD.(N) CORDN. & H & W.R. W. M. B.P. & P.A. (N) MON. (N) P & M I.P.O. INF. SYS. V.O. BANGALORE R.S. TECH. SYSTEM APP. C.M.D.D C.M.D.D. C.M.D.D. D.S.R. S.S.D. & C. HYD.(S) M & A. I.P. (S) RES. OPR . E.M. P.A. (S) MON. (C) C.M.C. E.A. E.W.U. W.R.I.S. CORDN. ENGG. BANGALORE NARMADA MON. GATES GATE GATES INSTR. HYD.(C) MON. TRAINING A.&.C. I.P. (N) N.W.P. R.S. P.A. (C) MON. (W) C.B. NP-II I.A.D. H.D.S. CANAL DES. BANGALORE NARMADA EMB. EMB. F.E & S.A HYD.(NE) DESIGN. A..I. & C.O. I.S.M. W.R.S.E. R & R C.A. (I) MON. (E) P.C.P. ECO. EMB (DAM & HW) ADM B.C.D. ENV. ESTT-I N.J.P (N&W & B.C.D. S.M. R.H.S. & W.R.E. E.I.A. C.A.(HWF) MON. (S) T.D. NWS) SOC. HYD. NTPH ESTT-II P & P (DSR) NT (D&G) C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E.