National Hydrology Project
National Hydrology Project
HYDROLOGY PROJECT-III
Project Implementation Plan
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE
GROUND WATER DEPARTMENT
Table of Contents
Summary
1BACKGROUND: Water Resources
1.1State at A Glance
1.3Description of GroundWater Aquifers
1.4Existing Hydro-met Monitoring System in the state
1.5Overall Organogram of the State’s Existing Water Resources Management Set up
1.6Details of Ongoing Programs in the Water Sector
1.7GroundWater management ISsues
1.8GroundWater Quality ISsues
2Overview of Project activities
2.1water management issues to be addressed under National Hydrology project
2.2Project Objectives: Main purpose of the proposed program.
2.3Project Success Indicators: 3-5 main results/ outcomes indicators to measure the Success of the project.
2.4Description of the Components and Sub-Components
2.4.1Component A: Hydromet Informatic System
2.4.2Hydromet Observation Network
2.4.3Real time data acquisition and database management system
2.4.4Hydro-informatics Data center
2.5Component B: National Water Information Centre
2.5.1Wed-based State-WRIS
2.5.2Development of spatial river basin information system including thematic maps etc.
2.6Component C: Water Resources Operations and Planning
2.6.1DSS for Urban Hydrology in upcoming smart city Visakhapatnam
DSS for urban hydrology for holistic water management in fast growing industrial city of Visakhapatnam with consultancy support of Andhra University (Rs.195.80 Lakhs)
2.6.2Groundwater Management
2.7Purposed Driven Studies
2.7.1Component D: Water Resources Institutions and Capacity Building (In-House and External) – Rs. 1.142 Crores
3IMPlementation Arrangements
3.1.1Overall Project Management
3.1.2Implementation Responsibilities
3.2PROJECT MONITORING
3.2.1Key Project Indicators to measure the success of the project
3.2.2Overall Monitoring Framework
3.3Ecnomomic and Finanial Analysis
3.4First year annual plan
3.4.1First Year Implementation Plan
3.4.2First Year Capacity Building Plan
3.4.3First Year Procurement Plan
3.4.4First year Disbursement Plan
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Summary
S.No. / Parameter / Description1 / implementing agency / ANDHRA PRADESH STATE GROUND WATER DEPARTENT
2 / Nodal Officer / dIRECTOR, GROUND WATER DEPARTMENT
3 / contact details / 7TH & 8TH FLOORS, B.R.K.R.BHAVAN, SAIFABAD,
tel: 04023223220, fax: 04023225602
email:
4 / Summary / Andhra Pradeshis one of the 29states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of the country. The state is theeighthlargest state inIndiacovering an area of 160,205km2.As per2011 census of India, the state istenthlargest by population with 49,386,799 inhabitants. On 2 June 2014, the north-western portion of the state was bifurcated to form a new state ofTelangana. In accordance with theAndhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014,The new river-front capital inGuntur districtof the state was named asAmaravati.
Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is bestowed with two mighty river systems ofKrishnaandGodavari. Its varied topography ranging from the hills ofEastern GhatsandNallamallasto the shores ofBay of Bengalsupports varied ecotypes, rich diversity of flora and fauna. The state has two regionsCoastal AndhraandRayalaseema.The plains to the east of Eastern Ghats form theEastern coastal plains. The coastal plains are for the most part of delta regions formed by theGodavari,Krishna, andPennarivers. The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and individual sections have local names. The Eastern Ghats are a major dividing line in the state's geography. The Kadapa Basin formed by two arching branches of the Eastern Ghats is a mineral-rich area. The Ghats become more pronounced towards the south and extreme north of the coast. Most of the coastal plains are put to intense agricultural use. TheRayalaseemaregion has semi-arid conditions.
The State underlined by varied geological formations ranging from Granites of Archaean age to Alluvium of Recent age. The State is alienated into 736 groundwater basins. The major rivers that flows through the State are Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Vamsadhara, Nagavali and Pennar.
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/ Project Component / Financial Outlay
(in Crore INR)
World Bank / GoI / State / Total
/ Hydromet Informatic System (HIS) / 23.89 ₹ / 11.95 ₹ / 11.95 ₹ / 47.78₹
/ National Water Information Center / 1.85 ₹ / 0.93 ₹ / 0.93 ₹ / 3.70₹
/ Water Resources Operation and Planning / 5.95 ₹ / 2.975 ₹ / 2.975 ₹ / 11.90₹
/ Institutions and Capacity Building / 8.34 ₹ / 4.17 ₹ / 4.17 ₹ / 16.68₹
TOTAL / 40.03 ₹ / 20.025 ₹ / 20.025 ₹ / 80.06 ₹
1BACKGROUND: Water Resources
1.1State at A Glance
S. No. / Description / DetailsGeneral
/ Geographical Area (km2) / 1,63.129 (8th Largest in the Country)
/ Population (Crores 2011 census) / 4.95 (10th most populous State in the Country)
/ Number of district / 13
/ Number of Blocks / 670
Water Resources
/ Major Rivers / Godavari, Krishna, Vamsadhara and Penna
/ River Basins (No and Name) / 40
/ Number of sub-basins* / 81
/ Rainfall (Lakh Ha-m) / 158 (average rainfall for AP is 966 mm)
/ Ground Water, (Lakh Ha-m) / 18.88
/ Number of over exploited blocks / 41
/ Number of blocks with water quality issues / 64 (38 full and 26 partial)
Hydromet Monitoring System
/ Number of GW monitoring stations / 3112
1.3Description of GroundWater Aquifers
Sub-Basin code / Aquifer Name / Type and Description / Annual Recharge(million m3) / Current Utilization (million m3) / Major Use of Water from the Aquifer / Major Issues
736 Groundwater
Basins of 100 to 250 Sq.Km. area / 14 Principal Aquifers stating from older rocks of Archaens to the Recent Alluvium with highly potential Gondwanas period and Tertiary period Sandstones and lime stone formations / Groundwater is available in water table to semi confined and confined conditions in hard rock (crystalline rocks) and Semi-confined to confined conditions in Sedimentary rocks. Bore / Tube well yields ranging from 50 lpm to 600 lpm / Annual recharge is 20,789 MCM and the dynamic groundwater availability is 18882 MCM ( 9582 MCM in Command basins and 9300 MCM in Non -Command basins) / Annual draft for all uses is 7,007 MCM (2168 MCM in Command area and 4839 MCM in Non-Command area) / Agriculture use followed by domestic and industrial use / Over Exploration in Non – Command areas leading to depletion of groundwater levels and underutilization in Command area leading to water logging and other quality problems.
Being a State with 940 kms.of Coast length (2nd in the country) is facing groundwater quality problems. Not only saline problems in Coastal areas but also having Geo-genic quality problems like fluoride and other problems
1.4Existing Hydro-met Monitoring System in the state
Following is the summary of existing setup.S.. No. / Type / Nos / Monitoring frequency
Water levels / Water quality
1 / Observational wells (Shallow wells) / 763 / Monthly / Pre & Post monsoon
2 / Piezometers (HP-I & II) / 1185 / Monthly / Pre & Post monsoon
3 / Piezometers with DWLRs / 68 / Daily (4 readings) / Pre & Post monsoon
4 / Command area observation wells (Shallow wells) / 645 / Six times a year / Pre & Post monsoon
5 / Piezometers drilled in other projects (APCBTMP, APSWIP) / 217 / Monthly / Pre & Post monsoon
6 / Other observation wells (aqua culture) / 107 / Monthly / Pre & Post monsoon
7 / Stream flow check points / 127 / Six times a year / Pre & Post monsoon
Total / 3112
1.4.1.1Data Transmission and Storage
- During Hydrology Project Phase-I (1995-2003), more than 750 Purpose built piezometers were constructed and 675 DWLRs were installed. Data from DWLRs were retrieved monthly and stored in GWDES software at District units. The monthly manual data collected from Piezometers without DWLRs were also stored in GWDESsoftware and validated and sent to State Data Centre in CDs. The Data at District Units are stored in CDs as well as computer hard disks.
- During Hydrology Project Phase-II, 662 Piezometers were drilled and 68 DWLRs with telemetry is installed. Due to constraints DWLRs could not be procured for all the remaining Piezometers. Telemetry data is being received once in a day.
- The Data received in State Data Center is processed and analyzed for monthly report preparation for dissemination.
- The total network of GW Observation wells is 3050 (including observation wells (shallow wells), Command area wells and piezometers drilled under other World Bank Projects are published in the State Government Planning Department Website
- In the absence of GEMS (dedicated GW software for data storage and analysis) software, the department is depending upon GWDES software.
- As the GWDESsoftware, which was a stop gap arrangement before the GEMS software is developed, is developed for the older versions of hardware and software and is not compatible with updated hardware and software procured during Hydrology Project-II (2006-2014). The data is being stored in the form of CDs/DVDs at State Data Center archives.
1.4.1.2Data Sharing
- Data generated under the hydrology project is now fully integrated with main activities of the Department.
- Data is validated, processed and disseminated at different levels at intervals ranging from a fortnight to a month.
- Data is used in video conferences for long term planning as well as immediate action plans for thrust areas by the Chief Minister, the State Secretariat and the Director. Target audience for these conferences includes District Collectors, Heads of Departments and Heads of Offices at District level
- Data is used for preparing visuals like water table fluctuation maps and depth to water table maps, charts, etc.,
- Assessing impact of artificial recharge especially Neeru-Chettu (Water-Tree) Programme taken-up by the State,
- Deciding environmental clearances,
- Studying the impact of sand mining on groundwater regime,
- Assessment and management of groundwater resource.
- Categorization of administrative blocks into areas that are showing different levels of groundwater development
- Implementing Land, Water and Trees Act (management measures)
1.5Overall Organogram of the State’s Existing Water Resources Management Set up
Table 3: Existing departments associated with Water Resources Planning and Operation
Sl. No. / Task / Department responsible / Number of Technical personnel assigned1 / Planning and Design department / Directorate of Ground Water Department / 1 JD, 1 DDs, 1 Ads and 2 1st level Officers
2 / Hydrological monitoring / State Data Center and Districts Data Center / Dist. DDs, DD at HoD
Groundwater Management / District Units with guidance from State unit / -do-
4 / Training / Director, Ground Water Department, GoAP / Nodal Officer
5 / Research center / Directorate of Ground Water Department / To be setup
1.6Details of Ongoing Programs in the Water Sector
S. No. / Main Implementing Agency / Supporting Agencies / Name of Project / Program / Scheme / Main Focus/ Objective / Geographic Coverage / Time Period / Financial Allocation (INR crores) / Main Areas ofInvestments
From / To / Total / Per Year
1. / Irrigation and CAD Dept.
A.P.Ground Water Department for GW component / WB and GoI
Loan No: 7897 – IN / A.P.Water Sector Improvement Programme
(APSWIP) / To improve irrigation service delivery on a sustainable basis to increase productivity of irrigated agriculture in the Nagarjunasagar Scheme command
Strengthen the state’s institutional capacity for multisector planning, development and management of its water resources / Nagarjunasagar Project Command Area in Andhra Pradesh
(Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam districts) / 2011 / 2017 / 4500
(WB Loan 450.60M USD)
This cost is for combined AP / Improving Irrigation Service Delivery in Nagarjunasagar
WaterSectorInstitutionalRestructuringandCapacityBuilding
2. / -do- / WB and GoI
Loan No-48570-IN and CreditNo.-42910-IN / A.P. Community based tank management programme
(APCBTMP) / Rehabilitation of Tank Systems and Implementation of Tank Safety Remedial Works / 6 districts of AP namely Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool / 2007 / 2016 / 1000
(WB Loan
189 M USD)
This cost is for combined AP / Tank Systems Improvements
Participatory Groundwater Management
1.7GroundWater management ISsues
Basin Code / Aquifer Name / Type and Description / Major Issues736 groundwater basins / watersheds of which / 14 principal aquifers details given below
314 basins / watersheds in Command area / Command Basins / Water quality and problems like water logging etc., due to underutilization.
Need to promote conjunctive use practices
422 basins / watersheds in Command area / Non Command Basins / Over Exploitation and quality problems at deeper levels.
Need to takeup recharge activities and management of available groundwater for sustainability
Principal Aquifers in Andhra Pradesh
S. No. / Principal Aquifer / % of area in total State's area / S. No. / Principal Aquifer / % of area in total State's area
1 / Alluvium / 12.75 / 8 / Schist / 8.66
2 / Laterite / 0.43 / 9 / Quartzite / 5.91
3 / Basalt / 0.09 / 10 / Charnockite / 6.81
4 / Sandstone / 2.80 / 11 / Khondalite / 8.71
5 / Shale / 12.47 / 12 / Banded Granite Gneiss / 25.84
6 / Limestone / 4.74 / 13 / Gneiss / 6.11
7 / Granite / 4.45 / 14 / Intrusives / 0.24
1.8GroundWater Quality ISsues
Basin Code / Aquifer Name / Type and Description / Major Groundwater Quality Issues (not included in Table 2.3)64 Groundwater basins in Coastal districts / Coastal aquifers (Coastal alluvium) / Out of 64 basins, 38 are full and 26 are partial / Poor groundwater quality, saline water due to sea water intrusion, paleo-salinity, recharge of back waters from sea during lean periods and existing agriculture practices including aquaculture activity.
422 groundwater basins / Aquifers in Non-Command and Up land areas / Geo-genic quality problems / Fluoride contamination in deeper aquifers, high concentration of silicates in some of the aquifers
2Overview of Project activities
Based on the successes in previous phases of project, the Government of India wishes to expand these efforts to cover the entire country including the states of the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra basins. HP-III will further improve and expand monitoring systems for water availability and water use. HP-III will contribute to the Government of India’s Digital India initiative by integrating across state and central agencies.
The department wishes to improve and expand monitoring systems for water availability and water use. It will emphasize real-time monitoring for operations, forecasting, integrated water resource planning and strengthening of community-based groundwater management. The project will support for the creation of State Data cum Informatics Center and Water quality level II+ laboratory in view of State bifurcation.
Hydrology Project is being successfully implemented in totality by the Government of Andhra Pradesh since 1996 onwards and aims at sustainability of the programs for improved Hydrological Information System for effective water management in State of Andhra Pradesh.
The major groundwater sector issues identified are
- Over exploitation of groundwater in non-command areas of the State.
- Water logging in head reaches of command areas.
- Salinity ingress in coastal aquifers.
- Groundwater quality issues in eastern parts of the State.
- Urbanization effects on groundwater in major cities/towns.
- Integration of water resources management.
2.1water management issues to be addressed under National Hydrology project
The major water resource issues that wishes to address in HP-3 include:
- Purpose driven studies in over exploited basins to improve water use efficiency is planned in drought prone area Anantapur district with Participatory Hydrologic Monitoring.
- Purpose driven studies is proposed in Godavari delta to study behavior of multi-aquifer system and ways to recharge it to arrest salinity ingression with support from NIH, Kakinada.
- Decision support system planning in Visakhapatnam urban area to address urbanization effects on groundwater with support from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
- Aquifer level management in drought prone areas in chittoor district and uplands of Prakasam district for integrating water resources management.
- Basin wise water balance studies for aquifer parameters for effective groundwater resource estimation and water resources management.
- Monitoring of saline water ingression in coastal aquifers along the coastline.
2.2Project Objectives: Main purpose of the proposed program.
HP-III will further improve and expand monitoring systems for water availability and water use. It will emphasize real-time monitoring for operations, flow forecasting, integrated water resource planning on a river basin basis and strengthening of community-based groundwater management. HP-III will contribute to the Government of India’s Digital India initiative by integrating across state and central agencies.
2.3Project Success Indicators: 3-5 main results/ outcomes indicators to measure the Success of the project.
The major outcomes of the proposed project are:
- Improving groundwater sustainability.
- Conjunctive use for arresting water logging.
- Demarcating groundwater quality effected areas.
- Mitigation of urbanization effects on groundwater.
- Maintaining groundwater levels in coastal areas from saline ingression.
- Improving output per water use.
2.4Description of the Components and Sub-Components
2.4.1Component A: Hydromet Informatic System
The Department is monitoring groundwater levels through a network of 1456 piezometers in the State, which were established in HP-I and HP-II. 570 DWLRs were installed for ground water data collection during HP-I, these DWLRs have become obsolete and requires replacement. During HP-II 67 DWLRs with telemetry were installed.
There are 736 groundwater basins in the State, it is felt that at least 2 piezometers in each groundwater basin will be necessary to study the behavior of groundwater in the basin. As there are some gaps in the piezometer network it is proposed to drill 175 piezometers and 50 piezometers along the coast of the State for monitoring ground water level & quality. It is also proposed to rejuvenate 200 existing piezometers.
It is proposed to conduct well performance test for obtaining aquifer parameters and also to gather information on groundwater usage in each of 736 groundwater basins for effective resource estimation. It is also proposed to aquifer level groundwater management in 2 groundwater over exploited basins in Chittoor and Prakasam districts.
It is proposed to upgrade existing IT infrastructure in the State and Districts data center. Further it is proposed to upgrade infrastructure in 4 existing water quality laboratory.
Due to State bifurcation there is a need for level II+ WQ laboratory, it is proposed to establish one at the new State Capital.
It is also proposed to procure Borehole logging equipment, resistivity meters, sampling pumps, groundwater monitoring equipment, geological survey kit, GPS etc., for effective field investigations, monitoring and data collection.
2.4.2Hydromet Observation Network
Establishment of Groundwater monitoring Network
S.No. / Type of Station / Subtype / Type of Telemetry / APGW / Total / Total costNew / Upgrade / Grand Total / (INR lakh)
1 / Groundwater / Construction of observation wells / - / 750 / 750 / 0 / 750 / 900
DWLR without telemetry / - / 500 / 500 / 0 / 500 / 219
DWLR with telemetry / GSM / 150 / 150 / 0 / 150 / 500
Water quality probes with telemetry / GSM / 75 / 75 / 0 / 75 / 338
2.4.3Real time data acquisition and database management system
The data after primary validation from districts and in the absence of GEMS software is transmitted through electronic mail in GWDES and Excel formats.
At present 68 Piezometers are provided with DWLRs with telemetry (GSM), the data is transmitted once a day by way of SMS. The data is retrieved monthly from the DWLRs. State Planning department is publishing the data every month from 2985 observation wells in their web site Daily data from telemetry DWLRs will be integrated to the website. The State Planning Department has called for tenders to procure DWLRs with Telemetry (GSM) to 1254 Piezometers constructed in HP-I and HP-II. The data from the Piezometers will be integrated to the website for presenting the data to the public along with water levels data and hydrographs.