Water Resources on Environment: Lok Sabha (Winter Session) 2013-14 – Part-III Q. No. Q. Type Date Ans by Ministry Members Title of the Questions Subject Specific Political Party State Representative *12 Starred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Uday Singh Water Scarcity Water Management BJP Bihar Shri Ramesh Bais BJP Chhattisgarh 10 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Harish Choudhary Study by WAPCOS Alternative Technologies INC Rajasthan 26 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri S. R. Jeyadurai Water Dispute Tribunals Water Management DMK Tamil Nadu 27 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel Water Usage Freshwater and Marine Conservation BJP Karnataka 39 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav Canals in Maharashtra Agriculture SS Maharashtra 53 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Jeetendra Singh Bundela Upper Yamuna Review Committee Freshwater and Marine Conservation BJP Madhya Pradesh 58 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri N.Dharam Singh Share of River Water Water Management INC Karnataka 76 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Ghanshyam Anuragi Conservation of Groundwater Freshwater and Marine Conservation SP Uttar Pradesh Shri P. T. Thomas INC Kerala Shri Raju alias Devappa Anna Shetti SWP Maharashtra Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal INC Delhi Dr. Virendra Kumar BJP Madhya Pradesh Shri Kameshwar Baitha JMM Jharkhand 77 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Purnmasi Ram Boulder Pitching Work Disaster Management JD(U) Bihar 110 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Resources Shri Tarachand Bhagora Borewells by DMRC Freshwater and Marine Conservation INC Rajasthan 114 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water Shri Arvind Kumar Losses due to Floods Disaster Management BSP Uttar Pradesh
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Water Resources on Environment: Lok Sabha (Winter Session) 2013-14 – Part-III
Q. No. Q. Type Date Ans by
Ministry Members Title of the Questions Subject Specific Political
Party State Representative
*12 Starred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri Uday Singh Water Scarcity Water Management BJP Bihar
Shri Ramesh Bais BJP Chhattisgarh
10 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri Harish Choudhary Study by WAPCOS
Alternative Technologies INC
Rajasthan
26 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri S. R. Jeyadurai Water Dispute Tribunals Water Management DMK Tamil Nadu
27 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri Nalin Kumar Kateel
Water Usage Freshwater and Marine Conservation
BJP Karnataka
39 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav
Canals in Maharashtra Agriculture SS Maharashtra
53 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri Jeetendra Singh Bundela
Upper Yamuna Review Committee
Freshwater and Marine Conservation
BJP Madhya Pradesh
58 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri N.Dharam Singh Share of River Water Water Management INC Karnataka
76 Unstarred 05.12.2013 Water
Resources Shri Ghanshyam Anuragi
Conservation of Groundwater
Freshwater and Marine Conservation
SP Uttar Pradesh
Shri P. T. Thomas INC Kerala Shri Raju alias Devappa
WATER SCARCITY 5th December, 2013 LSQ *12 SHRI UDAY SINGH ALIAS PAPPU SINGH SHRI RAMESH BAIS Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether India may face acute water scarcity by 2050 and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has worked out any strategy or devised any policy to deal with the situation and if so, the steps taken/being taken for effective implementation of the policy; (c) whether the Government has prepared any scheme on rain water harvesting in the country and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to have detailed discussions with the States to find out a mechanism to address the issue, and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 12 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 05.12.2013 REGARDING WATER SCARCITY (a) The average annual water availability for the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1121 BCM, comprising of 690 BCM surface water and 431 BCM of replenishable ground water. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (NCIWRD), in its report in 1999, assessed that the annual water requirement by the year 2025 and 2050, will be about 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively. (b) Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management to ensure sustainability of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments through various schemes and programmes. Government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of ‘conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management’. Further, Government of India has formulated the National Water Policy, 2012 wherein several recommendations have been made for conservation, development and management of water resources in the country. Copies of the National Water Policy, 2012 have been forwarded to all State Government/UTs and concerned Ministries/Departments of Central Government for appropriate action. (c) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), under Ministry of Water Resources had undertaken the Demonstrative Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge Projects during XI Plan under the Scheme of “Ground Water Management & Regulation”, wherein 133 Demonstrative Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge Projects were sanctioned for construction of 1661 structures in 21 States, out of which 1223 structures have been completed. State-wise details are given at Annexure. (d) Consultations with representatives of State Governments are periodically held at various Conferences/Meetings including meetings of National Water Resources Council and National Water Board, etc. to discuss the problems associated with the water sector and measures needed to resolve them. The Central Government has also constituted
a National Forum of Water Resources/Irrigation Ministers of States for sharing of ideas, facilitating support to new and innovative ideas and evolving consensus for better water governance in the country.
ANNEXURE (Annexure referred to in reply to the Starred Question No. *12 to be answered on 05.12.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding “Water Scarcity”) State-wise details of Demonstrative Artificial Recharge Projects sanctioned during XI Plan S. No. State Number of projects
sanctioned Number of structures sanctioned
Number of structures Completed
(as on 31.10.2013) 1 Andhra Pradesh 5 119 95 2 Arunachal Pradesh 5 80 64 3 Bihar 2 11 0 4 Chhattisgarh 2 34 0 5 Chandigarh 1 54 40 6 Delhi 1 10 0 7 Gujarat 2 116 101 8 Himachal Pradesh 13 20 13 9 Jammu & Kashmir 5 5 1 10 Jharkhand 2 69 60 11 Karnataka 6 192 161 12 Kerala 7 91 63 13 Madhya Pradesh 4 51 31 14 Maharashtra 1 49 49 15 Nagaland 2 64 64 16 Odisha 14 66 22 17 Punjab 3 86 0 18 Rajasthan 49 52 14 19 Tamil Nadu 4 273 273 20 Uttar Pradesh 4 189 143 21 West Bengal 1 30 29 Total 133 1661 1223 STUDY BY WAPCOS 5th December, 2013 LSQ *10 SHRI HARISH CHOUDHARY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Water and Power Consultancy Service Ltd. has done any preliminary studies in respect of drainage of water in district Barmer, Rajasthan in view of the consolidated solar project located in that region; (b) if so, the outcome thereof; (c) whether these studies have been reviewed; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) No Madam, WAPCOS Ltd. have reported that they have not undertaken any preliminary studies in respect of drainage of water in district Barmer, Rajasthan. (a) to (d) In view of answer to part (a), questions do not arise. WATER DISPUTE TRIBUNALS 5th December, 2013 LSQ 26 SHRI S. R. JEYADURAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- the progress made in regard to setting up a standing tribunal in place of the existing inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunals to resolve the water disputes among the States? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) The proposal to set up a standing tribunal in place of the existing tribunals to resolve the water disputes among the States is still at a conceptual stage. WATER USAGE 5th December, 2013 LSQ 27 SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government proposes to bring a new policy to ensure best practice for water usage in the country and if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Union Government proposes to introduce a water regulation and pricing mechanism and if so, the details thereof and the time frame for the same? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) The National Water Resources Council in its meeting held on 28th December, 2012 adopted the National Water Policy, 2012 wherein several recommendations have been made for development and efficient management of water resources in the country. The Salient Features of the National Water Policy, 2012 are annexed. (b) The National Water Policy (2012) contains recommendations for setting up of an independent Statutory Water Regulatory Authority by each State to fix and regulate the water tariff system. The Water Regulatory Authority as recommended by the National Water Policy, 2012 is envisaged as an independent statutory body to be set up by the States themselves.
Annexure
(Annexure referred to in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 27 to be answered on 05.12.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding “Water Usage”) SALIENT FEATURES OF NATIONAL WATER POLICY (2012) 1. Emphasis on the need for a national water framework law, comprehensive legislation for optimum development of inter-State rivers and river valleys. 2. Water, after meeting the pre-emptive needs for safe drinking water and sanitation, achieving food security, supporting poor people dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and high priority allocation for minimum eco-system needs, be treated as economic good so as to promote its conservation and efficient use. 3. Ecological needs of the river should be determined recognizing that river flows are characterized by low or no flows, small floods (freshets), large floods and flow variability and should accommodate development needs. A portion of river flows should be kept aside to meet ecological needs ensuring that the proportional low and high flow releases correspond in time closely to the natural flow regime. 4. Adaptation strategies in view of climate change for designing and management of water resources structures and review of acceptability criteria has been emphasized. 5. A system to evolve benchmarks for water uses for different purposes, i.e., water footprints, and water auditing be developed to ensure efficient use of water. Project financing has been suggested as a tool to incentivize efficient & economic use of water. 6. Setting up of Water Regulatory Authority has been recommended. Incentivization of recycle and re-use has been recommended. 7. Water Users Associations should be given statutory powers to collect and retain a portion of water charges, manage the volumetric quantum of water allotted to them and maintain the distribution system in their jurisdiction. 8. Removal of large disparity in stipulations for water supply in urban areas and in rural areas has been recommended. 9. Water resources projects and services should be managed with community participation. Wherever the State Governments or local governing bodies so decide, the private sector can be encouraged to become a service provider in public private partnership model to meet agreed terms of service delivery, including penalties for failure. 10. Adequate grants to the States to update technology, design practices, planning and management practices, preparation of annual water balances and accounts for the site and basin, preparation of hydrologic balances for water systems, and benchmarking and performance evaluation etc. CANALS IN MAHARASHTRA 5th December, 2013 LSQ 39 SHRI JADHAV PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether many canals of Maharashtra have dried, due to which farmers are facing problems in irrigating their fields; (b) if so, the number of canals in Maharashtra which have water and which are without water; and
(c) whether water is supplied through these canals to farmers when it is not required instead of when it is required, and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Government of Maharashtra have informed, that it is not true that many canals of Maharashtra have dried, due to which farmers are facing problems in irrigating their fields. Canal irrigation projects are supplied water through respective dams of the projects. The total live storage of the dams as reported by the State as on 15.10.2013 is to the tune of 86% . Water shortage is reported only in the case of Manjra, Lower Terna and Sina-Kolegaon Project of Marathwada region where actual live storage is nil and whatever water available in the dead storage is being reserved for drinking purpose. (b) Government of Maharashtra have reported that water rotation is being planned in the beginning of the irrigation season, i.e. Kharif, Rabi etc., after due discussions with the beneficiaries of the projects and conveyed to all concerned beneficiaries before actual release of water UPPER YAMUNA REVIEW COMMITTEE 5th December, 2013 LSQ 53 SHRI JEETENDRA SINGH BUNDELA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the meeting of the Upper Yamuna Review Committee held recently; (b) the names of the States that participated in the meeting; (c) the details of the various issues discussed in the meeting and the outcome thereof;and (d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to settle the issues? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Fifth meeting of Upper Yamuna Review Committee was held recently on 28.05.2013 at New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Water Resources. (b) Representatives of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, NCT of Delhi and Rajasthan participated in the meeting. (c) & (d) The information is annexed. Upper Yamuna River Board is following up the decisions taken during the meeting for their implementation and pursuing the State for setting of issues amicably.
Annexure ANNEXURE UNDER REFERENCE IN REPLY PART [(c)&(d)] TO UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 53 IN LOK SABHA ON 5TH DECEMBER, 2013. ISSUES DISCUSSED IN FIFTH MEETING OF UPPER YAMUNA REVIEW COMMITTEE HELD ON 28TH MAY, 2013 AT NEW DELHI Sl. No.
Issue Decision/Status
1. Regulation is one of the functions of UYRB; therefore UYRB should not hesitate to undertake its mandated function.
UYRB has shortage of officers/staff. Further, the functions of the Board also stipulate that, “the operation and maintenance of the control structures shall remain with the respective states as per the agreements in respect of each structure”.
2 Supply of water to Rajasthan ex-Tajewala. One more chance to be given to both the States of Rajasthan and Haryana to settle the issue bilaterally.
3. Draft Agreement for construction of storages. (a) States to convey their views on draft Agreement for sharing storage of Lakhwar project. Comments have been received from some States. (b) UYRB to prepare and circulate the draft agreements for Renuka and Kishau projects to the basin States for their comments. Draft agreements have been circulated, and comments have been received from some of the States. (c) Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand to expedite formulation of Joint Venture for implementation of Kishau project. Terms and conditions pertaining to formation of joint venture are under negotiations between Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand. (d) The issue of sharing of power from three storage projects (Renuka, Kishau and Lakhvar Vyasi) is to be discussed in consultation with the Ministry of Power. Process for consultation with Ministry of Power is under progress. (e) The States would be kept informed about the meetings going to be held between Uttrakhand and Himachal Pradesh regarding Kishau project. The States will be informed about the meetings whenever these are held.
4. Correction of Distribution of Yamuna water
to Delhi. The issue is under consideration in UYRB.
5. Non supply of authorized share by UP for
Haryana d/s of Okhla Barrage. (a) Government of UP has given its consent to UYRB to establish a Gauge & Discharge site at Hindon Cut Canal. (b) UYRB may hire an agency or employ manpower, if needed, to ensure that due share of the States may be released at the distribution points. (c) UYRB would establish G&D sites in consultation with UP, Haryana and Rajasthan and finalize the mechanism to measure the discharge.
6. Closure of cut at RD 306000 of CLC made by Delhi Jal Board for withdrawal of water from Carrier Lined Channel for the proposed 40 MGD Water Treatment Plant at Dwarka.
Matter yet to be settled.
7. Non payment of balance cost of construction of CLC amounting to approximately Rs. 106 crore + interest by Delhi Jal Board.
Both the States to sort out the issue bilaterally.
8. Construction of pumping station for withdrawal of water through intake regulator at Wazirabad for supply of raw water to the proposed 20 MGD Okhla Water Treatment Plant by Delhi Jal Board.
In future the lifting of water for Okhla WTP shall be restricted only for the period July-October, under intimation to UYRB and Haryana.
9. Urgent repair of Delhi Sub Branch from RD 44299 to 53350.
The right of repair of canal lies with the State who owns it.
10. Non payment of Raw water charges for the extra water supplied to Delhi Jal Board.
UYRB will verify the quantity of extra water supplied to Delhi, if any. Delhi will make payment to Haryana accordingly.
11. Non payment of maintenance Charges by
Delhi Jal Board. The issue may be decided bilaterally.
12. Return flow from Delhi and its quality The issue is beyond the purview of this committee. However, UYRB to monitor the progress of Delhi’s project to improve the quality of return flow.
13. Non-payment of it is bayana amounting to Rs.2.29 crore by the cultivators in Delhi State for the irrigation water supplied to them.
The issue may be settled bilaterally by Haryana and Delhi.
14. Non-Payment of share by members States towards construction of Hathnikund Barrage.
(a) Delhi has made its payment. However, UP and Rajasthan have to make the payment. (b) The issue of differences between Haryana and UP to be sorted out bilaterally.
15. Release of 50% share of water from the Krishnawati & Dohan Rivers to Haryana.
The states to sort out the issue bilaterally.
16. Short supply of Yamuna water from Okhla head works at Rajasthan border
(a) Haryana should take serious steps to stop the unauthorized lifting of Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna water in its territory. (b) Water should be measured at the released point in Gurgaon canal at Haryana territory and at the receiving point in Rajasthan territory. The unaccounted difference should be compensated by Haryana either by stopping the theft of water or by supplying extra water.
SHARE OF RIVER WATER 5th December, 2013 LSQ 58
SHRI N.DHARAM SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government is aware that the tail-end users/farmers of Tung Bhadra river water in Karnataka are getting raw deal in their water share; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that tail-end users/farmers are not given any training in judicious use of water in irrigated commands; (d) if so, whether the Government has any mechanism in place to provide training to farmers in using water judiciously; and (e) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) As per the information furnished by the State Government of Karnataka, tail end area of Tungabhadra Project command receives less water compared to upper reaches of command. The Tungabhadra project designed and built (1953) across Tungabhadra river for providing protective irrigation to mainly semidry crops/light irrigation crops like cotton, Chilly garden etc. and to a small extent of irrigation to wet crops like paddy and sugar cane. For the past two and half decades the farmers have been growing paddy in the large area of command instead of light irrigation crops and paddy is grown in almost all areas of the upper reaches of the command area as well as outside command area in the upper reaches, leaving less water for tail end farmers than their due share. (c) to (e) As per the information furnished by the State Government of Karnataka, training to the farmers and Water users co-operative societies both at the initial and tail end are being given by WALMI Dharwad for judicious use of water in irrigated commands. Also, State Sector Scheme namely Command Area Development & Water Management (CAD&WM) Programme implemented by the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), provide 75% of funds required for training to farmers, field functionaries and officials, adaptive trials and demonstrations under its components pertaining to software activities. Central Assistance amounting to Rs. 9.735 lakh (Central share) and Rs.340.153 lakh (Central share) have been provided for training & demonstrations for the Tung Bhadra CAD project under CADWM programme during 2010-11 and 2011-12 respectively. CONSERVATION OF GROUNDWATER 5th December, 2013 LSQ 76 SHRI GHANSYAM ANURAGI SHRI VIRENDRA KUMAR SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL SHRI KAMESHWAR BAITHA SHRI SHETTI RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHRI P. T. THOMAS Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the groundwater level has been falling down due to large scale exploitation of groundwater resources;
(b) if so, whether any scheme has been formulated by the Union Government for the conservation and preservation of groundwater resources including promotion of rain water harvesting for the purpose and if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (c) the other steps being taken by the Union Government to raise the groundwater level? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Ground water is continuously being exploited for drinking, irrigation and various other purposes due to which ground water levels in some parts of the Country are declining. (b) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), had undertaken the Demonstrative Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge Projects during XI Plan under the Scheme of “Ground Water Management & Regulation”, wherein 133 Demonstrative Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge Projects were sanctioned for construction of 1661 structures in 21 States out of which 1223 structures have been completed. State-wise details are given at Annexure. (c) The Central Government supplements the efforts of State Government for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources by way of technical and financial support. Steps taken by the Central Government include: (i). Extending technical and financial support to States/UTs under schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme; Command Area Development and Water Management; Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies for conservation of water resources in the Country. (ii). Master Plan by CGWB for artificial recharge to ground water in the Country. (iii). Setting up of National Water Mission with the objective of, inter-alia, conservation of water resources. (iv). Circulation of a Model Bill by the Ministry of Water Resources to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation, development and conservation; (v). Advisory by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to all the Chief Secretaries of the States and Administrators of the Union Territories, having ‘Over-exploited’ blocks, to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rainwater harvesting; and (vi). The Central Scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation, under implementation during XII Plan, inter-alia, envisages participatory management of groundwater involving Panchayat Raj Institutions, local communities, NGOs and other stakeholders for ensuring sustainable management of groundwater resources in the Country etc.
ANNEXURE Annexure referred to in the reply to Part (b) to the Unstarred Question No. 76 to be answered on 05.12.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding “Conservation of Groundwater” State-wise details of Demonstrative Artificial Recharge Projects sanctioned during XI Plan
BOULDER PITCHING WORK 5th December, 2013 LSQ 77 SHRI PURNMASI RAM Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has prepared any outline for construction of concrete dams and boulder pitching to check soil erosion caused by the rivers in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there is any proposal for construction of 20 kilometres long concrete dam and boulder pitching to prevent soil erosion caused by the Gandak river in Kuchaikote, Bakauli, Majha, Baikunthpur and Sidhmalia blocks of Gopalganj district in Bihar; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Government of India has been providing Central Assistance to State Governments under ‘Flood Management Programme’ for works related to flood management, anti-erosion, catchment area treatment and anti-sea-erosion including raising and strengthening of embankments involving inter-alia boulder pitching. The works of construction of concrete dams are, however, not included under the above programme. (c) No such proposal has been received in the Ministry of Water Resources. (c) Does not arise, in view of reply under part ( c) above. BOREWELLS BY DMRC 5th December, 2013 LSQ 110
SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Delhi Government issued a notification in 2010 to check illegal extraction of water; (b) if so, whether de-watering is being done for construction of Shalimar Bagh station and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has not taken any permission even though it is using 12 bore wells; and (c) if so, the steps being taken against DMRC for using 12 bore wells and failure to build rain water harvesting systems at 43 stations? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Yes Madam, as per information received, the Department of Environment and Forest and Wildlife, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, have issued a notification dated 12th July 2010, containing directions issued vide Order dated 18.5.2010, for groundwater regulation and management in Delhi. (b) & (c) Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House. LOSSES DUE TO FLOODS 5th December, 2013 LSQ 114 SHRI ARVIND KUMAR CHAUDHARY SMT SUSMITA BAURI SMT PUTUL KUMARI SHRI MODUGULA VENUGOPALA REDDY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether people in various States of the country have suffered due to floods recently; (b) if so, the total loss of life and property including damage to the agricultural land suffered due to the flood, State-wise; (c) whether any Central assistance was provided to all these areas; and (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Yes, Madam. (b) The details of flood damages during monsoon 2013 as compiled by Ministry of Home Affairs are given in Annex-1. (c) & (d) The Ministry of Water Resources has been providing central assistance to the States under Flood Management Programme (FMP) for works related to structural measures of flood management and anti-sea erosion. Under this Programme, the Central Assistance of Rs. 3838.61 crore has been provided to various States during XI and XII Plan so far of which State-wise details are given in Annex-2. In addition, the Central Assistance is also provided by Ministry of Home Affairs under National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) for immediate measures during flood disasters.
ANNEX-1 REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION No.114 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2013 REGARDING “LOSSES DUE TO FLOODS” Flood Damages During Monsoon-2013 SN
ANNEX-2 REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) AND (d) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION No.114 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2013 REGARDING “LOSSES DUE TO FLOODS” RAISED BY SHRI ARVIND KUMAR CHAUDHARY AND OTHS. State-Wise Funds Released under "Flood Management Programme" during XI and XII Plans (up to 30.11.2013) S.N States Funds
Released during XI
Plan
Funds Released During XII Plan Total Funds Released (
Total 3476.21 193.85 78.76 272.61 3748.82 Spilled over works of X Plan 89.79 0.00 89.79 Grand Total 3566.00 272.61 3838.61
MAPPING OF AQUIFERS 5th December, 2013 LSQ 122 SHRI EKNATH MAHADEO GAIKWAD SHRI HARIN PATHAK SHRI J.M. AARON RASHID SHRI ANAND PRAKASH PARANJPE SHRI SUBHASH BAPURAO WANKHEDE SHRI KHATGAONKAR PATIL BHASKARRAO BAPURAO SHRI SUPRIYA SULE SHR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has completed a pilot project using aerial geophysical techniques to map aquifers to find clean drinking water; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the amount spent for this purpose; (c) if not, the reasons for not completing it in time and the time by which the pilot project is likely to be completed; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to introduce this project all over the country? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) No, Madam. (b) & (c) Central Ground Water Board has undertaken pilot project for mapping of aquifers in 6 study areas of different hydrogeological conditions in the states of Rajasthan, Bihar, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka by using advanced geophysical techniques, including heli-borne transient electromagnetic technique. The original schedule of completion of the pilot project has been revised due to delay in receiving clearances from the concerned ministries. The pilot project is now expected to be completed by May, 2014. An amount of Rs. 1221.26 Lakh had been spent on the pilot project up to October, 2013. (d) A National Aquifer Mapping and Management Program has recently been approved by the Central Government for implementation during XII plan period in the country and a provision of Rs. 370.54 crore has been made during the XII Plan for using heli-borne geophysical techniques in the country for aquifer mapping. FLOOD CONTROL 5th December, 2013 LSQ 135 SHRI GORAKH PRASAD JAISWAL SMT RAMA DEVI SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT SHRI MODUGULA VENUGOPALA REDDY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government is considering any measures to reduce the impact of floods in certain flood prone areas of the country including use of modern technology for the purpose;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; (c) the details of funds provided to the State Governments for desilting the dams and canals, repairing the damaged embankments and controlling flood during the 11th and 12th Five Year Plans, State-wise, including Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam Dams in Andhra Pradesh; (d) whether the Government proposes to put up large scale reservoirs to store flood water and divert it for use in future and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether there has been delay in implementation of flood control plan by the States and/or National Water Development Authority and if so, the details and the reasons therefor? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. Government of India has issued National Water Policy 2012 which emphasizes on integrated flood management with optimum combination of structural and non-structural measures backed by modern technologies for all flood affected States. For structural measures like embankments, there is increasing application of modern geo-textile materials in many States. Under non-structural measures, Central Water Commission (CWC) has undertaken modernisation of its Flood Forecasting Network in order to have automatic system of data collection, transmission, flood forecast formulation and expeditious flood forecasts dissemination to the local administration and other user agencies. The State-wise details of flood forecasting network of Central Water Commission are given at Annex-1. (c) The Government of India has not provided central assistance for de-silting of dams and canals. However, on specific requests, central assistance is being provided to various States for works related to flood management and anti-sea erosion under Flood Management Programme (FMP) which was launched in XI Plan and continued in XII Plan. The State-wise details of funds released during XI and XII Plan are given in Annex-2. It is to be mentioned that due to non-receipt of eligible proposals, no central assistance was provided to Government of Andhra Pradesh under FMP. However, the activities of de-silting of dams and canals as also those related to Nagaarjun Sagar and Sirisalem dams are not covered under the scheme guidelines of FMP. (d) & (e) National Water Development Agency (NWDA) has undertaken study of 30 links for inter-basin transfer if surplus water with flood moderation as incidental benefits. These links involve consent of concerned States.
Annex-1 ANNEX-1 REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION No.135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2013 REGARDING “FLOOD CONTROL” The State-wise details of flood forecasting network of Central Water Commission Sl. No. Name of State/UT Number of flood forecasting Stations
ANNEX-2 REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (C) OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION No.135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2013 REGARDING “FLOOD CONTROL”
State-Wise Funds Released under "Flood Management Programme" during XI and XII Plans (up to 30.11.2013) Rs. in crore PROPOSAL FROM MAHARASHTRA 5th December, 2013 LSQ 142
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State Funds Released during XI
Plan
Funds Released During XII Plan Total Funds Released ( till 30th
Total 3476.21 193.85 78.76 272.61 3748.82 Spilled over works of X Plan 89.79 0.00 89.79 Grand Total 3566.00 272.61 3838.61
SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government of Maharashtra has sent a proposal seeking grant of Rs. 25,000 crore to complete the pending irrigation projects in the State; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Government has taken any action on the said proposal of the Maharashtra State Government; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) No such specific proposal of State Government of Maharashtra seeking grant of Rs. 25,000 crore is under appraisal in the Ministry of Water Resources. (a) to(d) Does not arise, in view of (a) above. PROPOSALS FOR REPAIR OF WATER BODIES 5th December, 2013 LSQ 157 SHRI WAKCHAURE BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the schemes related to the repair, restoration and renovation of water bodies; (b) whether the Government has received proposals for sanction of projects including Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the said schemes from the State Governments; (c) if so, the number of proposals for projects received during the last three years and the current year, and the action taken thereon, State-wise; (d) whether the Government proposes to provide 90 per cent of the project costs as grants for the proposals received from the State Government under the said scheme; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor along with the details of the funds provided, year-wise, State and project-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) During the XthPlan, a Pilot Scheme namely, “Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies directly linked to Agriculture” was launched in January, 2005 with an outlay of Rs. 300 crore wit1h 75% central assistance by Government of India and 25% by State Government. Under the Pilot Scheme,1098 water bodies were taken up for restoration in 26 districts in 15 States, out of which 1085 water bodies were completed and remaining 13 water bodies were dropped. A central assistance of Rs. 197.30 crore was released to the States under the Pilot Scheme.
During the XI Plan, Government of India had launched two state sector schemes for Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of water bodies,( i) one with domestic support with an outlay of Rs. 1250 crore and (ii) another with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore for implementation. Under the scheme of Domestic Support, a total number of 3341 water bodies were taken up during XI Plan for restoration in 12 states, out of which 1893 water bodies have been completed so far. Total central grant amounting to Rs. 852.289 crore has been released for these water bodies. Under the scheme of External Assistance, 10887 water bodies were taken up for restoration in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The scheme on Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies for continuation during XII Plan has been approved by Government of India on 20.9.2013 and accordingly guidelines have been issued in October, 2013. It is envisaged to take up RRR works in 10,000 water bodies with a Central Assistance of Rs. 6235 crore. Out of 10000 water bodies, 9000 water bodies are proposed to be in rural areas and balance 1000 water bodies will be in urban areas. The proposal of water bodies where the Integrated Water Management Programme (IWMP) is implemented, would be considered to be included under the scheme RRR of water bodies. (b) & (c) Under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support, a total of 1592 water bodies were taken up for restoration in 10 states during 2010-11 and 2011-12 of XI Plan. The funds amounting to Rs. 435.8190 crore have been released to the states for these schemes so far. The state-wise details of water bodies taken up are given in Annexure-I. The continuation of RRR Scheme for Water Bodies was approved by the Union Govt. on 20-9-2013 in the XII Plan and guidelines have accordingly been issued in October, 2013. However, proposals as per these guidelines are yet to be received from State Government. (d) As per the approved scheme for continuation of Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies during XIIPlan on 20.9.2013, the central assistance is provided in the form of grant which is 90% of the project cost only in case of special category states (North-Eastern states, Hilly states – Himachal, J&K and Uttarakhand and undivided Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha) and projects benefitting special areas (DPAP areas, tribal area, desert development programme, naxal affected areas of general category states) and 25% of the project cost in case of non-special category states of areas. (e) The state-wise details of funds released and water bodies taken up under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support are given in Annexure-II.
Annexure-I Statement referrred to in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 157 due for reply on 5.12.2013 regarding "Proposals for repair of water bodies" State-wise details of water bodies taken up during last two year of XIth Plan under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support
S.No. Name of State No. of water bodies taken up Funds released till date
Annexure-II Statement referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 157 due for reply on 5.12.2013 regarding" Proposals for repair of water bodies" State-wise details of funds released and water bodies taken up under the scheme of RRR of water bodies with domestic support
Total 3341 146.16 374.66 291.03 40.439 852.289 CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER 5th December, 2013 LSQ 159 SHRI KIRODI LAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has conducted any survey to identify the areas of the country where excessive quantities of Arsenic, Nitrate and Fluoride are present in the ground water; (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and Union Territory-wise; (c) whether the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) proposes to take concrete measures to separate the said chemicals from water and ensure supply of safe drinking water to the said areas; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the amount released to the States/ UTs during the last year and the current year for the purpose?
THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) regularly monitors ground water quality of shallow aquifers on regional scale once every year during pre-monsoon (April/May). Arsenic, Fluoride and Nitrate contamination in ground water has been observed and reported in parts of some States during various scientific studies and ground water quality monitoring. Parts of eight States have reportedly excess concentration of Arsenic, nineteen States/UT have higher concentration of Fluoride, twenty States/UT have higher concentration of Nitrate beyond norms prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). State-wise and UT wise details are given in Annexure. (c) & (d) Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), is a Regulatory Authority constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, for regulation and control of ground water management and development in the Country. However, CGWB carries out exploratory drilling to delineate contaminant free aquifer zones and successful exploratory wells are handed over to the concerned agencies in the States for utilization by them. CGWB also provides technical guidance to State agencies in tackling the problem of water quality. Since in-situ treatment of contaminated aquifers due to presence of Arsenic, Fluoride, and Nitrate is difficult, remedial measures visualize provision of alternate sources of water supply. (e) In view of the reply to part (c) & (d) above, question does not arise.
ANNEXURE Annexure referred to in the reply to Part (a) & (b) to the Unstarred Question No. 159 to be answered on 05.12.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding “Contamination of Groundwater” Details of Districts in various States/UTs from where chemical constituents in ground water beyond BIS Norms have been reported S. No.
22 West Bengal Bankura, Bardhaman, Birbhum, Dakshindinajpur, Malda, Nadia, Purulia, Uttardinajpur, South 24 Praganas
BANKURA, BARDHAMAN BARDHAMAN,
HOOGHLY, HOWRAH,
MALDA,
MURSHIDABAD,
NADIA, N‐24
PARGANAS, S‐ 24
PARGANAS
*mg/l -Miligram/litre GROUNDWATER IN HILLY AREAS 5th December, 2013 LSQ 160 SHRI BHISMA SHANKAR ALIAS KUSHAL TIWARI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has accorded sanction to the proposals of the State Governments for exploration of ground water in the hilly areas of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made so far, State-wise; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (c) No Madam. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), under Ministry of Water Resources undertakes ground water exploration under the scheme of Ground Water Management & Regulation. Under this scheme, there is no provision for funding to State Governments for ground water exploration. EXPANSION OF WATER RESOURCES 5th December, 2013 LSQ 161 SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the schemes/projects undertaken by the Government to increase/ expand/revive water resources in various parts of the country including Maharashtra; (b) the funds allocated for the purpose during the 11th and 12th Five Year Plan periods and utilisation thereof, plan-wise and State-wise; (c) whether the Government has received any proposals from various States including Maharashtra for grant of special package for drinking water; and (d) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House as soon as it is available. MAHI DAM ISSUE
5th December, 2013 LSQ 167 SHRI DEVJI PATEL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement the long pending project of Mahi dam to permanently resolve problems such as the declining ground-water level and drinking water scarcity in Jalore in Rajasthan; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the total budget proposed for the said project; (d) whether any time-limit has been fixed for the completion of this project; and (e) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) As per the information furnished by the Government of Rajasthan, no project is pending of Mahi dam to resolve permanently problem such as the declining ground-water level and drinking water scarcity in Jalore in Rajasthan. (b) to (e) Does not arise in view of answer at (a) above. MINOR IRRIGATION PROJECT 5th December, 2013 LSQ 194 SHRI HEMANAND BISWAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of Central assistance released for Minor Irrigation Projects in the last five years, State-wise, including Odisha; (b) the irrigation potential thus created in the States, State-wise; (c) whether all projects identified under the third Minor Irrigation Census Report have received sufficient Central assistance for their completion; and (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Ministry of Water Resources is providing funds to State Governments for completion of new and ongoing surface minor irrigation schemes through Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) which is a State Sector Scheme. The state-wise details of Central Assistance released including Odisha for surface minor irrigation schemes under AIBP in the last five years are given in annexure-I; (b) the state-wise details of potential created including Odisha from surface minor irrigation schemes under AIBP in the last five years are given in annexure-II;
(c) & (d) the Third Minor Irrigation Census conducted by Ministry of Water Resources with reference year 2000-2001 contains data of all Minor Irrigation Projects completed both with State funds and Central Assistance under AIBP. No separate list of Minor Irrigation Projects under AIBP has been provided in the Third Minor Irrigation Census.
Annexure -I Statement referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 194 due for reply on 5.12.2013 regarding "Minor Irrigation Projects" State-wise including Odisha grant released for surface minor irrigation schemes under AIBP during last five years
Sl. No. State
Grant released during last five years (Rs. In crore) 2008- 2009
Total 1952.2173 1416.9477 1919.9089 2077.0755 1992.7243 7366.1494
ANNEXURE-II Statement referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 194 due for reply on 5.12.2013 regarding "Minor Irrigation Projects" State-wise including Odisha details of potential created from surface minor irrigation schemes under AIBP during last five years Sl. No.
State Potential created during last five years (ha) Total Potential created ( ha.)
Total 191303.20 152820.40 156865.51 267174.47 130068.44 898232.02 TREATY ON BRAHMAPUTRA 5th December, 2013 LSQ 202 SHRI ANANT KUMAR HEGDE SHRI RAJIV RANJAN (LALAN) SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether India, China and Bangladesh have signed or propose to sign a tripartite agreement regarding the flow of the Brahmaputra river, sharing of its water and threat to the ecology of the downstream regions as a result of flood etc.; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government is this regard? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) No, Madam. (b)&(c) Government of India monitors all developments on the Brahmaputra River. As a lower riparian state India has conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, including at the highest levels. India has urged China to ensure that the interests of downstream States are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas. During Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Visit to China in October, 2013, both Governments singed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Cooperation on Trans-border Rivers. PER CAPITA AVAILABILITY OF WATER 5th December, 2013 LSQ 205 SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL
SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the annual per capita availability of water has decreased from 1,816 cubic metre in 2001 to 1,545 cubic metre in 2011, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; (b) whether various Central Ministries have resolved to chalk out a joint strategy to ensure efficient use of the natural resource and devise a mechanism of `water audit` for various users, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to conduct an audit done by an autonomous body to ensure best practices of water use in industries, agriculture and municipal bodies, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has called for urgent action to deal with the situation through `water use efficiency`, and if so, the steps taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and (e) whether the Government has taken/ proposes to take any step to create awareness about water use and to save water and if so, the details thereof ? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Yes, Madam. The per capita water availability in the country as a whole is reducing due to increase in population. The average annual per capita availability of water in the country, taking into consideration the population of the country as per the 2001 census, was 1816 cubic meters which decreased to 1545 cubic meters as per the 2011 census. State-wise details of per capita water availability are, however, not maintained by the Ministry of Water Resources. (b) The National Water Resources Council, inter-alia comprising of Union Ministries dealing with water, at its meeting held on 28th December, 2012 had adopted the National Water Policy (2012), wherein several recommendations have been made for development and efficient management of water resources in the country. The National Water Policy (2012), inter-alia, recommends a system to evolve bench marks for water uses for different purposes., i.e. water footprint and water auditing to promote and incentivize efficient use of water. (c) No, Madam. (d) Ministry of Water Resources has not received any specific reference from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) regarding urgent action on water use efficiency. (e) Yes, Madam. Ministry of Water Resources organizes mass awareness programs and water management training programs, which include topics on water conservation and other aspects of water management. Activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting competition, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc. are regularly being taken up by Ministry of Water Resources. The Government of India has also declared year 2013 as ‘Water Conservation Year’ in which several awareness activities like workshops, training programmes, publicity in print and electronic media, talk shows competition etc. are being organized on water conservation and its sustainable management. INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 5th December, 2013 LSQ 212 SHRI CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE
SHRI HARIN PATHAK SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL SHRI SANJAY SINH SMT KAMLA DEVI PATLE SHRI JADHAV PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO SHRI RATAN SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has constituted a high powered committee to implement the river interlinking project and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received any complaints/suggestions/ projects from the State Governments in this regard and if so, the details thereof; (c) the budget and the amount which has already been spent till October, 2013, project-wise; and (d) the benefits likely to accrue as a result of interlinking of rivers? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) a) Supreme Court while delivering judgement in respect of Writ Petition (CIVIL) No.512 of 2002 IN RE: NETWORKING OF RIVERS with Writ Petition (CIVIL) No. 668 of 2002, have directed the Union of India and particularly the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, to forthwith constitute a Committee to be called a ‘Special Committee for Inter-linking of Rivers’ headed by the Union Minister for Water Resources and comprising of members from States and also representatives of other associated Union Ministries as well as experts nominated by them, including Amicus Curiae. Accordingly, the committee has been framed by the Ministry of Water Resources. b) No madam. c) National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was originally entrusted with establishment of feasibility of the proposals of Peninsular Component of National Perspective Plan (NPP) in 1982. The mandate has been extended to cover Himalayan Component in 1990, taking up of Detailed Project Reports of Priority links and Pre-feasibility reports of Intra State links in 2006 and finally DPR of Intra State links in 2011. The budgetary provision for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs) and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the present financial year 2013-14 is Rs. 63.2 crore. The expenditure till October, 2013 for preparation of FRs and DPRs & other relevant Studies, is Rs 428.69 crore. The expenditure has been incurred for studies for establishing viability of the proposals from hydrological and technical angles. The expenditure incurred, is not maintained project-wise. d) The implementation of National Perspective Plan is ultimately expected to give benefit of 25 million hectare of irrigation from surface waters, 10 million hectare by increased use of ground waters, raising the ultimate irrigation potential from 140 million hectare to 175 million hectare and generation of 34 million kilo watts of power, apart from the incidental benefits of flood control, navigation, water supply, fisheries, salinity, enhanced food availability and pollution control etc. TARGETS FOR IRRIGATION 5th December, 2013 LSQ 223 SHRI JAGADA NAND SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether targets have been fixed for creation of additional irrigation capacity in various States at national level; (b) if so, the details of targets fixed for 11th and 12th plans separately, State-wise; (c) whether many States have not achieved the target of creation of additional irrigation capacity fixed for the Eleventh plan; (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (e) whether only fifty per cent of the target has been achieved against the target fixed for creation of irrigation capacity at national level and if so, the details thereof and the efforts being made to achieve the target and the time period fixed to achieve this target? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a)& (b): Targets fixed at National Level by the Planning Commission for the creation of irrigation capacity during the XI Plan period (2007-12) and XII Plan period (2012-17) are given below in the table:- Sector XI Plan period XII Plan period in Million in Million Hectares Hectares (Mha) (Mha) Major, Medium and Original: 16.00 13.00 Minor Irrigation Revised :9.50 No State-wise targets were fixed by the Planning Commission for the XIth and XIIth Plan periods. (c), (d) & (e) As per the information made available by the Planning Commission, irrigation potential of 10.47 Mha has been reported as created during the XI Plan. The target fixed for the XII Plan is envisaged to be achieved by 31st March 2017. Water being a State subject, planning and implementation of water resources projects are undertaken by respective State Governments. Government of India provides financial assistance to the State Governments in the form of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Command Area Development & Water Management (CAD&WM) and Repair Restoration & Renovation of Water bodies (RRR). MINOR IRRIGATION PROJECTS 5th December, 2013 LSQ 230 SHRI VILAS BABURAO MUTTEMWAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the number of proposals of minor irrigation projects of Chhattisgarh sent to the Union Government along with the amount sought for the same; and (b) the time by which required amount is likely to be made available? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) &(b) Government of Chhattisgarh had submitted some proposals earlier during XIIth Plan. The modified scheme on Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme(AIBP) has been approved on 12.09.2013 and detailed guidelines circulated on 28.10.2013. State Government is yet to submit modified proposals as per these Guidelines.
PROJECTS UNDER AIBP 12th December, 2013 LSQ *102 SHRI IJYARAJ SINGH SHRI RAMASHANKAR RAJBHAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the on-going major, medium and minor irrigation projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) and the targets fixed for completion of the same, State/UT-wise; (b) whether the funds allocated under AIBP have been fully utilised during the last three years and the current year, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons during the said period including the funds released and utilised, year and State/UT-wise; (c) the action taken by the Government for proper utilisation of funds by the States/ UTs and for timely completion of the projects under the programme, State/UTwise; (d) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of funds for increasing the area of land under irrigation and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (e) whether requests have been received from the States/UTs in this regard and if so, the details thereof and the action taken/ being taken by the Government thereon? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES ( SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 102 (PRIORITY No. 2) REGARDING PROJECTS UNDER AIBP DUE FOR REPLY ON 12.12.2013 (a) :The details of ongoing Major/Medium Irrigation Projects (MMI) and ongoing surface Minor Irrigation schemes indicating their scheduled year of completion under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is given at Annexure-I Annexure-II respectively. (b) : In most of the projects, central assistance (CA) released including State’s share was fully utilized during the last three years , while in some projects, the CA released including State’s share could not be utilized by State Governments due to various reasons like limited working season, land acquisition, R&R problems etc. As far as funds released and utilized during the last three years and the current year is concerned, the details of MMI projects are given at Annexure –III and of the surface MI schemes is given at Annexure -IV. (c) Irrigation projects are planned, executed and maintained by State Governments depending on their priorities. The Union Government provides Central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments as per guidelines for expeditious completion of ongoing projects. Projects funded under AIBP are regularly monitored by CWC wherein progress of projects is reviewed for timely completion. Bottle necks in the implementation of project are brought to the notice of the State Governments. Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) also conducts review meetings with State Government officials to impress upon the necessity of completion of the projects on time. For timely completion of projects under AIBP, the Government of India has modified the Scheme/ Guidelines, inter-alia, providing that states adhere to achieving of specific requirement of physical and financial milestones before
inclusion of MMI projects under AIBP, actual possession of land by the Project Authorities during relevant financial year, prior release of state share and submission of quarterly progress reports. (d) & (e): During implementation of AIBP in XII Plan, considering requests from various States, certain measures have been proposed by Government of India for enhancing release of CA to State Governments like, i. the quantum of Central Assistance from existing 25% could be enhanced upto 50% as an incentive for new projects in Non Special Category States subject to the condition that the States actually carry out water sector reforms, ii. a project benefiting Desert Development Programme (DDP) area/Desert Prone Area will be treated on a par with those benefiting Drought Prone Area (DPAP areas) and the new projects will be eligible for Central Assistance @ 90% for projects in Special Category States, while it will be 75% for projects in Non-Special Category States. Prior to this, the projects benefiting Desert Development Programme (DDP) area/Desert Prone Area were eligible to receive Central Assistance @ 25% only.
ANNEXURE-I Scheduled Year of Completion of ongoing Major and Medium Irrigation Projects under AIBP
Sr. No Project Name Scheduled year of completion (as per latest MoU*)
8. RET Irrigation(KBK) 2014-15 9. Kanupur 2014-15 10. Chheligada Dam 2016-17 11. Rukura-Tribal 2013-14 Punjab 1. Shahpur Kandi Dam [NP] 2014-15 2. Kandi Canal Extension (Ph.II) 2013-14
3. Rehabilitation of Ist Patiala Feeder and Kotla Branch Project 2013-14
4. Relining of Rajasthan Feeder Cannal & 2013-14 Sirhind Feeder Canal [RD 179000 to RD 496000] 2012-13
Rajasthan 1. IGNP Stage-II 2013-14 2. Narmada Canal 2014-15 3. Mod. of Gang Canal 2015-16 Tripura 1. Gumti 2012-13 2. Manu 2013-14 3. Khowai 2011-12 Uttar Pradesh 1. Saryu Nahar 2014-15 2. Bansagar Canal 2012-13 3. Mod. of Lachhura Dam 2011-12 4. Improving Irr. Intensity of Hardoi Branch System 2011-12 5. Madhya Ganga Canal Ph-II 2014-15 6. Kachnoda Dam 2012-13 7. Arjun Shyak 2012-13 8. Restoring Cap. of Sarda Sahayak 2012-13 West Bengal 1. Teesta Barrage 2014-15 2. Tatko 2012-13 3. Patloi 2012-13 4. Subarnarekha Barrage 2015-16 * MoU- Memorandum of Understanding
ANNEXURE-II State-wise details of onoging MI schemes under AIBP and the scheduled year of completion S.No. State No. of ongoing MI schemes Scheduled year of completion 1 Arunachal Pradesh 92 31.3.2014 2 Assam 683 31.3.2014 4 Meghalaya 94 31.3.2014
18 West Bengal 8.10 8.10 4.46 4.9512 0 0 19 Rajasthan 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 20 Karnataka 34.6388 34.6388 59.1674 65.7416 161.6000 161.6000 63.1800 21 Jharkhand 231.6474 231.6474 224.4158 249.3509 53.2646 * Total 1919.9089 1919.9089 2077.0755 2307.8617 1992.7243 1408.0719 283.9271 0 DAM REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 12th December, 2013 LSQ *108 SHRI A.K.S. VIJAYAN SMT RAMA DEVI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the number of dams constructed in various parts of the country along with the year of their construction, State-wise; (b) whether a large number of dams are in a dilapidated condition and if so, the steps taken by the Government to repair/ renovate these dams along with the funds allocated/utilised for this purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State/Project-wise; (c) whether any proposals have been received from the States for repair/ renovation of dams and if so, the details thereof including the action taken thereon; (d) whether the Government has also taken up Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) with funding assistance from the World Bank and if so, the details thereof including the number of dams taken under the project and the estimated cost, State-wise; and (e) the funds allocated and spent under the project during the last three years and the current year along with the success achieved as a result thereof, State-wise? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2013 REGARDING DAM REBAHILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (a) As per National Register of Large Dams, 2013 compiled by the Central Water Commission (CWC), there are 5189 large dams in India, of which 4842 have been completed and 347 are under construction. These dams have been built at different points of time as brought out in the National Register and as tabulated at Annexure-I. (b) to (e): As per the information made available in Central Water Commission by States, no dams have been reported to be in dilapidated condition. However, there are some dams that require repairs, renovations and general improvements for structural and operational safety consideration. Dams are maintained by the concerned dam owners which are mostly the State Governments, and actions for their maintenance, repair and renovation are required to taken by the concerned dam owner only. However, the Union Government has constituted the National Committee on Dam Safety and Central Dam Safety Organisation in Central Water Commission to render technical advice on the dam safety activities in various States and suggests improvements in this regard.
In 2008, proposals were received from 13 states (namely Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu) for participation in the “Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)” taken up with World Bank assistance for rehabilitation of existing dams. Subsequently on the basis of institutional readiness, commitment etc. DRIP was finalized by World Bank for implementation in four States, namely Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and in Central Water Commission. Under DRIP, about 223 large dams would be rehabilitated. The estimated cost of project is Rs. 2100 crore. Out of the total project cost, 80% will be funded by the World Bank and balance by the respective State Governments and Central Government. DRIP has become effective from 18th April, 2012, and will be implemented over a period of six-years. The State-wise numbers of dams covered under DRIP and the details of project cost are indicated in the table below: State No of DRIP Total Project Cost dams (Rs. Crore) Kerala 31 279.98 Orissa 38 147.74 Madhya Pradesh 50 314.54 Tamil Nadu 104 745.49 CWC 132.00 Unallocated 480.24 Resources Total 223 2100.00 ( The funds reserved for other States who could not be accommodated at project finalisation stage.) DRIP implementation is in its initial stages. The State-wise fund allocation as well as fund utilization under the project during the last and the current year is given below: (Rs. in Lakhs) Implementing First Year (2012-13) Current Year (2013-14) Total Utilization Agency Allocation Utilization Allocation Utilization upto September 2013 upto September 2013 Madhya Pradesh 350 207.82 3000 292.98 500.8 Odisha 400 32.14 1050 10.71 42.85 Tamil Nadu 120.65 55.89 39487 101.01 156.9 Kerala 6125 5.69 8012 231.01 236.7 CWC 230 42.41 3600 29.89 72.3 Total 7225.65 343.95 55149 665.6 1009.55
Annexure - 1 Annexure referred to in reply to the Lok Sabha Starred Question No.108 for answer on 12.12.2013 regarding Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. Year of Construction and State-Wise Distribution of Large Dams Sl. No.
Note: Above information has been compiled as obtained from State Governments and shall be updated as and when further information received. DEPLETION OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES 12th December, 2013 LSQ *110 SHRI RAM SUNDAR DAS SHRI PRABHAKAR PONNAM Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the groundwater resources are getting depleted in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh as a result of agricultural activities in these States; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status of groundwater in these States in comparison to the groundwater availability during the last three years; and (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (c). A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.110 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2013 IN LOK SABHA REGARDING “DEPLETION OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES”ASKED BY SHRI RAM SUNDAR DAS AND SHRI PONNAM PRABHAKAR, HON’BLE M.P’s, LOK SABHA: (a) & (b) Yes, Madma. It is true that the ground water is depleting in some parts of the Country because of increasing use in agriculture activities. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) carries out periodic assessment of replenishable ground water resources jointly with the concerned State Governments. The last two ground water resource assessments had taken place in 2004 and 2009. Ground Water Draft for irrigation has increased in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the years whereas it has reduced between 2004 and 2009 in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Comparative analysis of two assessments made in the years 2004 & 2009 reveals that annual groundwater withdrawal for irrigation has decreased from 13.88 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM) to 12.61 BCM in Andhra Pradesh, increased in Bihar & Uttar Pradesh from 9.39 BCM to 9.79 BCM and from 45.36 BCM to 45.99 BCM respectively. The net annual ground water availability has reduced from 32.95 BCM to 30.76 BCM in Andhra Pradesh, 27.42 BCM to 26.21 BCM in Bihar and 70.18 BCM to 68.57 BCM in Uttar Pradesh. (c) Government of India promotes water conservation measures in the Country by supplementing efforts of State Governments for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources by way of technical and financial support through various schemes. ASSISTANCE UNDER FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1155 SHRI P.R. NATARAJAN
Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the number of new works which have been undertaken under Flood Management Programme during the 12th Five Year Plan by the implementing States and completed so far, State-wise? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) The Government of India approved continuation of Flood Management Programme for XII Plan in October, 2013. No new works have been approved so far under Flood Management Programme during XII plan. FLOOD MANAGEMENT 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1156 SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the major reasons for flood are developing new colonies thereby obstructing the water drainage course, not doing proper arrangement for drainage at the time of construction of roads and railway lines and not carrying out the important task of drain clearing before monsoon season and if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the steps being taken/proposed to be taken for improvement of drainage systems in the country so as to mitigate the fury of floods and the time frame set for the purpose, State-wise? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Obstruction to drainage is one of the major reasons of flooding in colonies. The subject of management of floods including urban flooding falls within the purview of the States. Accordingly, measures of flood control are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governments. The matters regarding urban flooding are coordinated by Ministry of Urban Development which has informed Government of India launched Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in 2005 with a view to provide financial assistance to the State Governments for creating urban infrastructure facilities including storm water drainage in the country with a reform oriented agenda. JNNURM has two components namely, Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG) and Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT). Under UIG component, 76 storm water drainage projects having estimated cost of Rs. 860.12 crore and under UIDSSMT component 68 storm water drainage projects having estimated cost of Rs. 811.47 crore have so far been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development. IRRIGATION UNDER BHARAT NIRMAN YOJANA 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1158 SHRI JADHAV PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the area-wise details of the area of land so far brought under irrigation in Maharashtra under `Bharat Nirman Yojan`;
(b) the amount allocated so far for the purpose; and (c) the details of the area of land targeted to be brought under the scheme in near future? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) As reported by Government of Maharashtra, a total of 9.22 lakh hectares irrigation potential was created and about Rs. 41576 crore expenditure was incurred under Bharat Nirman Yojana in the State of Maharashtra during the period from 2005-06 to 2011-12. The area wise break up of irrigation potential created is Annexed. (c) Target for creation of irrigation potential under Bharat Nirman was fixed by the Planning Commission for the period from 2005-06 to 2008-09 is 821.81 thousand hactares in respect of the State of Maharashtra. Thereafter no target for the irrigation potential creation for the states was fixed by the Planning Commission. Annexure referred in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1158 for answer on 12.12.2013 Area/Region wise irrigation potential created in the State of Maharashtra under Bharat Nirman from 2005-06 to 2011-12 Sl No: Area/Region Irrigation potential created ( in Thousand Hectares) 1 Konkan 23.51 2 Nashik 326.03 3 Pune 89.30 4 Aurangabad 224.41 5 Amravati 104.43 6 Nagpur 154.62 Total 922.30 Source: Government of Maharashtra WATER RESOURCE PROJECTS 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1187 SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the Jharkhand Government regarding water resources projects; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the number of projects out of them lying pending with the Government and the steps taken by the Government to clear them? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (c) Yes, Madam. Detailed Project Report (DPR) for “Rahru Reservoir Project” has been received from Government of Jharkhand for techno-economic appraisal in Central Water Commission (CWC). Further, two Preliminary Project Reports (PR) have also been submitted by the Government of Jharkhand for ‘In-Principle Consent’ of CWC. The details of the DPR & PRs, their status, and the steps taken by CWC in this regard, are placed at Annexure .
Further, the information on proposals from Government of Jharkhand for technical examination and/ or release of Central Assistance in the current financial year under the Schemes of Ministry of Water Resources, are as below: (i) Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP - Major/ Medium): In July, 2013, Govt. of Jharkhand had submitted proposal for release of Central Assistance of Rs. 22.5 crore for a new scheme “Raisa Reservoir Scheme (Medium)”. Observations on the same have been forwarded by CWC to Govt. of Jharkhand in August, 2013, on which response is awaited. (ii) Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP – Minor): Against 171 no. on-going schemes, a proposal for release of Rs. 47.30 crore was submitted by Govt. of Jharkhand to CWC Regional Office, Ranchi, in October, 2013. CWC Regional Office has sought additional information/ clarification from Govt. of Jharkhand in October, 2013, on which Compliance is awaited. Further, Govt. of Jharkhand has also submitted proposals for inclusion of additional 82 no. of check dams under this scheme in December, 2013, with total estimated cost of Rs. 86.58 crore and 9,947 hectare of planned irrigation potential, which are presently under examination at CWC Regional Office, Ranchi. (iii) Flood Management Program (FMP): In the current financial year, Central Assistance of Rs. 4.27 crore has been released to Govt. of Jharkhand against on-going schemes. Further, a proposal for release of Central Assistance for Rs. 2.0791 crore against on-going scheme “A/E work on right bank of river Ganga at Budhwaria to Kanhai Asthan” has been received in Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) in September, 2013, which is under examination. Further, two new proposals for inclusion under FMP were submitted in March, 2013, by Govt. of Jharkhand to GFCC under this Ministry. While one was subsequently dropped, the remaining one, namely, “Anti-Erosion work on the right bank of river Ganga from Rafatola to Srighat 10 Nos. in Sahibganj District” and “Anti Erosion work on the right bank of river Ganga at D/S of Lunch Ghat, Rajmahal (East Narayanpur) in Sahibganj District” with an estimated cost of Rs. 31.69 crore, was examined by GFCC and observations forwarded to Govt. of Jharkhand in April, 2013, on which response is awaited.
Annexure ANNEXURE UNDER REFERENCE IN REPLY PART l(b)&(c)l TO UNSTARRED OUESTION NO. 1187 IN LOK SABHA ON 12th DECEMBER. 2013. DETAILS OF PROJECTS OF JHARKHAND SUBMITTED FOR APPRAISAL AT CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION IN LAST TWO YEARS SI. No.
Name of Project
Major/ Medium
River/ Basin
District Benefited
Month of Receipt
Benefit (Th. Hectare)
Estimated Cost (Rs. In crore)
Status
Detailed Project Report 1. Rarhu
Reservoir Project
Major Rarhu/ Subernarckha
Ranchi April, 2013
CCA 10.472
852.09 (PL-2010-11)
a. DPR has been circulated to specialized directorates and other Central Agencies, b. Observation of Cost, Hydrology, CSMRS and MoA aspects have been sent to Project Authorities during June, 2013 to August, 2013. c. State Government has been requested to submit CDO Certificate.
Preliminary Project Reports 2. Balpahari
Dam Project
Major Barakar/ Damodar/
Ganga
Giridih, Dhanbad, Jamtara
Sep., 2012
18504 (CCA)
1575.28 (2011-12)
Meeting Notice has been issued for considering the proposal for according 'In Principle Consent of CWC.
3. Kanhar Barrage Project
Major Kanhar/ Sone/ Ganga
Pamamu, Garhwa
Oct. 2013
51024 (CCA)
1256.324 (April 2013)
'In Principle Consent of CWC for preparation of DPR has been accorded in November 2013
TANKS IN RURAL AREAS 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1188 SHRI R. DHRUVANARAYANA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government is aware of the non-development of tanks in rural areas and due to which canals and tanks have been completely destroyed in and around Hyderabad; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for such a situation; and (c) the corrective steps being taken by the Union Government in this regard for the current year? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) (b) & (c) Water is a subject in the State List at Entry 17 of List II in 7th Schedule of the Constitution (Article 246 refers). The development of lakes for irrigation thus falls in the ambit of respective State Governments and as such planning, execution, operation and maintenance of irrigation tanks are to be carried out by the States from their own resources as per their priorities. As per the information furnished by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad are taking all necessary steps for development of tanks and canals in respective areas under their jurisdiction. Lake protection committee was constituted for protection, conservation and beautification of lakes. Total numbers of 2857 lakes exist in the area of HMDA, out of which 168 lakes fall in GHMC, Hyderabad limits. GHMC, Hyderabad is taking up protection and beautification works for 128 lakes within their jurisdiction. Rs.10 crore were sanctioned during 2012-2013 for 50 lakes. During 2012- 2013, HMDA has sanctioned estimates for 40 lakes around Hyderabad out of which works have commenced in 24 lakes. During 2014-2015 it is envisaged to take up 100 lakes at a cost of Rs.27.50 crore. Besides, the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), Government of India is presently implementing a State Sector scheme namely Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies during XII plan in which funds are released to the State Governments including Andhra Pradesh. So far, no proposals in respect of water bodies of Andhra Pradesh have been received under the scheme. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RRR IN PUNJAB 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1199 SHRI RAVNEET SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has given any financial assistance to the State Government of Punjab to develop water bodies under Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) scheme; (b) if so, the details of the financial assistance given and achievement made thereon, during 2012-13 and 2013-14; (c) whether the State Government has submitted any proposals to undertake repair, renovation and restoration of its water bodies; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) No, Madam. (b) Does not arise. (c) Government of Punjab has not submitted any proposal of water bodies for financial assistance under the scheme of Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RR&R) of water bodies for continuation in XIIth Plan till date. (d) Does not arise. INCENTIVES FOR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1201 SHRI E.G. SUGAVANAM Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has formulated any stringent measures to improve the groundwater level in the country and whether suitable incentives are on the anvil for the States/UTs which are performing excellently in conserving/ improving groundwater and are effectively impelementing rain water harvesting; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Various State Governments enact Statutes/ Rules/ Regulations and Building Bylaws etc to ensure effective implementation of rainwater harvesting through concerned Municipal/ State Development Authorities. Besides, Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under Section 3(3) of The Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the Authority has issued directives to the Chief Secretaries of all States and the Administrators of all UTs to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water/rainwater harvesting. CGWA has also taken up the matter with various Central and State government organizations for adopting rainwater harvesting and recharge to the ground water. A Model Bill has also been circulated to all the States/UTs which, inter-alia, has provisions for rainwater harvesting to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation and management. Ministry of Water Resources had instituted Ground Water Augmentation Awards & National Water Award in the year 2007. There were 20 Ground Water Augmentation Awards in six categories and one National Water Award. The awards were given during the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The awards have now been replaced with 5 National Water Awards & 2 National Water Excellence Awards to encourage Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/ Gram Panchayats/ Urban Local Bodies/ Institutions/ Corporate Sector and Individuals for adopting innovative practices of ground water augmentation by rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge, promoting water use efficiency, recycling & re-use of water and creating awareness through people`s participation. (b) In view of the reply to part (a) & (b) above, question does not arise. PUNJAB TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS ACT 12th December, 2013
LSQ 1220 SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether any reference in respect of the Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004 has been filed in the Hon`ble Supreme Court by His Excellency the President and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Hon`ble Supreme Court has listed this case for hearing; and (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, whether the Union Government proposes to make a request to the Hon`ble Supreme Court for taking a quick decision on the reference and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (c) Yes, Madam. The Presidential Reference has raised questions relating to the validity of the Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004 for consideration and report thereon by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The reference was listed before the Supreme Court on 17.07.2007 when the matter was ordered to be posted on 18.09.2007 before a Constitution Bench. The Constitution Bench issued notice which was served on all the States. The reference has been tagged with WP(C) No. 455 of 2005. The matter was listed on 14.07.2009 before the Bench presided over by the Chief Justice of India, when the Court did not order any specific date for listing the matter before the Constitution Bench. Making any request to the Hon’ble Supreme Court to take early decision on the Presidential Reference is a matter relating to Ministry of Law & Justice which has been requested to take appropriate action. FLOOD IN ASSAM 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1227 SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether funds have been provided to the Government of Assam by the Central Government to provide for relief and rehabilitation of victims of flood in Assam during the period 2009-2013; and (b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise? THE MINISTER FOR WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) As per the information provided by Govt. of Assam the Central Government has provided fund during the period of 2009 to 2013, to Govt. of Assam under Calamity Relief Fund (CRF)/ State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF)/ National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), as relief and rehabilitation grants to the victims of natural calamities including floods. (b) The year-wise details are as under:- (Rupees in crore) YEARS CRF/SDRF NCCF/NDRF TOTAL 2008-09 157.9725 300.00 457.9725 2009-10 162.80 Nil 162.80
2010-11 237.39 Nil 237.39 2011-12 249.26 Nil 249.26 2012-13 261.73 45.00 306.73 2013-14 68.64 68.64 (1st installment for 2013-14 in advance.) NATIONAL WATER POLICY 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1231 SHRI S. SEMMALAI SHRI J.M. AARON RASHID SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether National Water Policy prohibits setting up of industrial plants on the banks of rivers situated in the thickly populated areas of the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether certain State Governments across the country have permitted setting up of industrial plants on the bank of rivers in their respective States; (c) if so, the States who have violated the norms of the water policy during the last five years and the action being taken by the Government for strict compliance of the National Water Policy by all the States of the country; (d) whether the new national water policy is likely to have any impact over the Farmers’ Rights Act; (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps proposed to be taken thereon; and (f) the details of names of the States having separate water policy as per the National Water Policy of 2012 and the names of the States/UTs that have not yet enacted separate State Water Policy? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) No, Madam. (b) Information regarding grant of permission by State Governments for setting up industrial plants on the banks of the rivers is not maintained with the Central Government. (c) Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above. (d) No, Madam. The National Water Policy, 2012 would not impact on the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001. (e) Does not arise in view of reply to part (d) above. (f) A Statement indicating the status of formulation of State Water Policies by the States / Union Territories is Annexed.
Annexure (Annexure referred in reply to Unstarred Question No 1231 to be answered on 12.12.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding National Water Policy) Status of Formulation of State Water Policies by States/UTs
The National Water Policy, 2002, inter-alia, stipulated that State Governments should formulate State Water Policies, in line with National Water Policy, backed with an operational action plan. Details of States who have formulated / are in the process of formulation of State Water Policies are as under; (i) States, which have already formulated their State Water Policy 1. Andhra Pradesh, 2. Chhattisgarh, 3. Goa, 4. Himachal Pradesh, 5. Jharkhand, 6. Karnataka, 7. Kerala, 8. Madhya Pradesh, 9. Maharashtra, 10. Odisha, 11. Rajasthan, 12. Sikkim, 13. Tamil Nadu, and 14. Uttar Pradesh (ii) The States / UTs, which had adopted the National Water Policy 15. Daman and Diu 16. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 17. Delhi (iii) States/ UTs, which are in the process of formulating the “State water Policy” 18. Arunachal Pradesh 19. Assam 20. Bihar 21. Gujarat 22. Haryana 23. Jammu and Kashmir 24. Manipur 25. Meghalaya 26. Mizoram 27. Nagaland 28. Punjab 29. Tripura 30. Uttarakhand 31. West Bengal 32. Andaman & Nicobar 33. Chandigarh 34. Lakshadweep, and 35. Puducherry The National Water Policy, 2012 was adopted by the National Water Resources Council (NWRC) at its Meeting held on 28.12.2012. The National Water Policy, 2012 stipulates that the State Water Policies may need to be drafted/ revised in accordance with this policy keeping in mind the basic concerns and principles as also a unified national perspective. Copies of the National Water Policy, 2012 have been forwarded to all State Governments/UTs for appropriate action. So far the State of Himachal Pradesh has formulated the Himachal Pradesh State Water Policy, 2013 on the lines of the National Water Policy, 2012.
DEPLETION OF GROUNDWATER 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1249 SHRI RAKESH SINGH SHRI KIRTI (JHA) AZAD KUMARI SAROJ PANDEY SHRI IJYARAJ SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the areas in the country where the depletion of groundwater has reached an alarming level, State-wise; (b) the details the dark zones in which such crisis situation is present in the country; and (c) whether the Government proposes to implement a time bound scheme after fixing the target in such areas and if so, the details thereof THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) carries out periodic assessment of replenishable ground water resources jointly with the respective State Governments. As per the assessment (as on 2009), out of 5842 assessment units (Blocks/ Mandals/ Talukas/ Districts) in the Country, 802 units have been categorized as ‘Over-exploited’ based on the annual ground water extraction, net annual ground water availability and a significant decline observed in long term ground water levels. The details are given in Annexure. (c) The Central Government supplements the efforts of State Government for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources by way of technical and financial support. Steps taken by the Central Government include: (i) Extending technical and financial support to States/UTs under schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme; Command Area Development and Water Management; Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies for conservation of water resources in the Country. (ii) Preparation of Master Plan by CGWB for artificial recharge to ground water in the Country. (iii) Setting up of National Water Mission with the objective of, inter-alia, conservation of water resources. (iv) Circulation of a Model Bill by the Ministry of Water Resources to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation, development and conservation; (v) Advisory by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to all the Chief Secretaries of the States and Administrators of the Union Territories, having ‘Over-exploited’ blocks, to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rainwater harvesting; and (vi) The Central Scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation, under implementation during XII Plan, inter-alia, envisages participatory management of groundwater involving Panchayat Raj Institutions, local communities, NGOs and other stakeholders for ensuring sustainable management of groundwater resources in the Country etc.
Annexure Annexure referred to in the reply to Part(a) & (b) to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Q.No. 1249 to be answered on 12.12.2013 regarding “Depletion of Groundwater”
STATE-WISE DETAILS OF ‘OVER-EXPLOITED’ AREAS IN THE COUNTRY
(AS ON 2009)
NATIONAL PROJECTS 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1259
Sl. No. States / Union Territories Total No. of Assessed Units Over-exploited Nos. %
DR. RATTAN SINGH AJNALA SHRI GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESWARA SHRI GANESH SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has any new scheme to provide Central assistance to National Projects for harnessing irrigation and hydro power potential in various States, particularly in Punjab; (b) if so, the details thereof, indicating the details of the projects identified for funding under the scheme, State and Projectwise; (c) the total amount sanctioned and spent under the scheme, State and Projectwise; (d) whether the State Governments have submitted proposals of irrigation projects for inclusion in the scheme of National Projects; (e) if so, the details thereof, project and State-wise; and (f) the present status of each of the projects submitted by the States, Statewise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a)to(f) The scheme of National projects was introduced by Government of India in the year 2008. These projects envisage benefits for irrigation/hydro power/flood moderation. As per the Guidelines of National Projects, the projects are eligible for central assistance/grant of the balance project cost (cost of work) of irrigation and drinking water components of the project. Hydro-power component is not funded under the Scheme of National Projects. Till now, 15 projects of various states including Punjab have been included in the scheme of the National Projects, as per details at Annexure-I. (c) Out of 15 identified National Projects, four projects are under execution. Central Assistance released and the expenditure incurred including State share till March, 2013 on the projects under execution, after their inclusion in the scheme of National projects is given at Annexure-II. No expenditure has been incurred under the scheme of National Projects for remaining 11 projects. ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1259 FOR 12-12-2013
Annexure-I List of 15 projects declared as National Projects and their status Sl. No.
Name of the Project State 1) Irrigation ha.) 2) Power (MW) 3) Storage (MAF)
Central Assistance released and the expenditure incurred including State share till March, 2013 on the National Projects under execution Sr. No.
Name of the Project State CA Released (Rs. in Crores)
Expenditure incurred as National Project upto March 2013 including
State Share (Rs. Crores)
1 Gosikhurd Maharashtra 2987.94 3467.00 2 Teesta Barrage West Bengal 178.20 198.00 3 Shahpur Kandi Punjab 26.036 75.87 4 Saryu Nahar Uttar Pradesh 67.98 8.39 WATER LOGGED AREAS IN KARNATAKA 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1260 SHRI KATTI RAMESH VISHWANATH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana and University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka) have conducted the survey of agricultural land under water logging in Belgaum District in Krishna Basin of Karnataka; (b) if so, the details of the agricultural land water-logged under command area and non-command area in the said area and suggestions of experts for reclamation of water-logged, saline and alkaline areas; (c) whether the Government proposes to initiate steps for reclamation of waterlogged areas of command area and noncommand area in Krishna basin; and (d) if so, the allocation of funds for reclamation of water-logged area and the expenditure incurred during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) A team consisting of scientists from Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana and University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka) visited the salt affected water-logged areas of Belgaum district on 11th September, 2013. (b) The details of the water-logged/salt affected area gathered by the team from different sources are as given below: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has reported that about 17,153 ha land in Malprabha and 45,527 ha land in Ghatprabha projects is affected by water-logging/ soil salinisation resulting in partial/ total loss of crop productivity. Apart from the canal command area, 38,469 ha land mostly under sugarcane crop in non-command area in Belgaum district is also affected by water-logging/ soil salinisation. Some important recommendations/ suggestions have been made by the team of experts are: 1. Already chocked/ encroached surface/ field drains need to be cleared for improved surface drainage. Along with comprehensive planning and execution of surface drainage system at irrigation system level, it is needed to link sub-surface drainage system for disposal of salt load. 2. There is an urgent need to introduce drip irrigation system in sugarcane crop, particularly in the lift irrigated non-command areas, for minimizing water losses due to excessive irrigation. 3. CADA for Malprabha & Ghatprabha projects can take up reclamation programme within the canal command whereas Department of Agriculture, Karnataka can explore the option of funding through Raqshtriya Krishi Vikash Yojna (RKVY) to take up reclamation in non-command areas. 4. As most of the irrigation projects in Karnataka (Malprabha, Ghatprabha, Upper Krishna, Bhadra, Tungabhadra) are facing the problems of water-logging/ salinity, it is suggested that an expert agency (say
Karnataka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation, KLRDC) be set up as in the states of Punjab (PLRDC), Haryana (HLRDC) and Uttar Pradesh (UPBSN) to tackle the problems of salinity/ alkalinity etc. (c) Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India provide Central Assistance for reclamation of water logged area under CADWM programme in command areas. Scheme for Central Assistance of Rs.4.42 crore for reclamation of 1402.82 ha. and Rs. 31.76 crore for reclamation of 6968.65 ha have been sanctioned in 2010-11 and 2011-12 respectively for Upper Krishna CAD Project. For non command areas, one pilot project titled “Development of waterlogged saline land through sub surface of drainage” benefiting parts of Belgaum District for 922 ha has been completed at the cost of Rs. 4.99 Cr. by Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. (d) 9 States are participating in the schemes for reclamation of water-logged areas under CADWM programme sanctioned by Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India for Central Assistance as per Annexure-I. In the last three years, only two States have claimed Central Assistance under the scheme as under: Name of State Year No. of CCA (ha.) Amount (Rs. in Cr.) projects Karnataka 2010-11 148 46951.44 106.11 2011-12 74 1766.00 1.98 2012-13 * - - 2013-14 ** - - Maharashtra 2010-11 7 536.90 0.37 2011-12 22 2957.28 10.11 2012-13 *** - - 2013-14 ** - - * No projects has been sanctioned as compliance from State Government after approval of Core Group of MoWR on CAD was not received ** No proposal has been received from State Governments as per new Guidelines of CADWM Programme for 12th Plan approved recently. *** No proposal has been received from State Government
Annexure-I [Refer to Lok Sabha Question No.1260 on water-logged area in Karnataka for answer on 12/12/2013] ABSTRACT OF APPROVED PROJECTS ON RECLAMATION OF WATERLOGGED AREAS IN STATES
9. Uttar Pradesh 12 5.321 645.23 5.321 0.000 5.321 Grand Total 823 122.532 19538.9 0 60.874 9.867 70.741
RAIN WATER HARVESTING 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1265 SHRIU M. K. RAGHAVAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether any study has been conducted on the quantum of rainfall received in Kerala during the last three years, (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the mechanism adopted to harvest rain water in the State and the quantum of rain water saved during the last three years; and (d) the measures being taken to reduce the depletion of groundwater and increase its availability in the State? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) India Meteorological Department (IMD), Trivandrum collects and analyses rainfall data in the State of Kerala through 70 rain gauge stations located in the State. As per its study, the annual normal rainfall for Kerala is 2924 mm and the quantum of rainfall received in last three years i.e., 2010, 2011 and 2012 was 3137mm, 3046mm and 2187mm respectively. (c) Schemes for rainwater harvesting are planned/ implemented by concerned State agencies. Besides State Government, efforts for rainwater harvesting are made concurrently by Cooperative Group Housing Societies, NGOs, industries, individuals etc. Data on quantum of rainwater being harvested/ saved in the State is not maintained by any agency. (c) As per the information received from State Government of Kerala, Groundwater (Control and Regulation) Act has been enacted by State Government for regulation and control of ground water extraction. The State Ground Water Department is implementing scheme of water conservation and artificial recharge in the State which includes construction of check-dams, sub-surface dykes, dug well recharge structures etc in areas where ground water is under stress. During the year 2012-13, an amount of Rs. 60lakhs was sanctioned by the State Government for implementation of 44 schemes. Besides, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Water Resources had implemented 27 demonstrative artificial recharge projects in the State during XI Plan period. Mass Awareness Campaigns are being organized by CGWB in identified priority areas to create awareness among the stakeholders on the importance of water conservation, rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge to ground water. Water Management Training Programs are being conducted by CGWB for capacity building of stakeholders on various aspects of ground water management. GUIDE DAM ON GANDAK RIVER 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1278 CAPT.(RETD.) JAINARAYAN PRASAD NISHAD Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to extend the Bihar side guide dam on Gandak river (between Bagah and Paniahwa) by upto one kilometre of concrete dam and also to construct a Boulder Check dam in the interest of public as the present short distance guide dam built on Bihar side has resulted in soil erosion; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the same are likely to be executed? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) No such proposal has been received BY Ganga Flood Control Commission. (a) In view of (a) above, the question does not arise. JUDICIOUS USE OF WATER 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1296 SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government provides any financial assistance to the State Governments to undertake the training programmes to create awareness among farmers about judicious use of water; and (b) if so, the funds allocated and released to all the States including Karnataka during each of the last three years, State-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Yes, Madam. The Ministry of Water Resources provides Central Assistance for training, demonstration and adaptive trials for farmers under Command Area Development and Water Management Programme (CADWM) through various Command Area Development projects executed by the State Governments. (b) State-wise release of funds by the Ministry of Water Resources under CADWM programme during the last three years which also includes training componentis given in Annexure-I.
Annexure-I Annexure referred to in the reply to admitted Unstarred Question No.1296 to be answered in LokSabha on 12/12/2013 regarding “Judicious use of Water” State-wise Central Assistance released under the Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM) Programme from 2010-11 to 2013-14. Sl. No. Name of the State 2010-11
TOTAL 45640.31 48573.20 36518.73 8131.17 DAM ON BRAHMAPUTRA 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1313 SHRI RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE SHRI RAJENDRA AGARWAL DR KIRODI LAL SHRI RAMEN DEKA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether China has sanctioned construction of more dams in addition to the dams being constructed across river Brahmaputra; (b) if so, the details thereof and its likely impact on our country; (c) whether the Government has raised this issue with China; (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of China thereto; and (e) the steps being taken to safeguard the interests of the country? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a to e) The recently released ‘Outline of the 12th Five Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People’s Republic of China’ indicates that three more hydropower projects on the main stream of the Brahmaputra River in Tibet Autonomous Region have been approved for implementation by the Chinese
Authorities. A hydropower project at Zangmu is under construction. Government of India monitors developments on the Brahmaputra River. As a lower riparian state, India has conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, including at the highest levels. India has urged China to ensure that the interests of downstream States are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas. During Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visit to China in Octobor 2013, both Governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Cooperation on Trans-border Rivers. ROOF TOP RAIN WATER HARVESTING 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1314 SHRI AVTAR SINGH BHADANA SHRI J.M. AARON RASHID SHRI MODUGULA VENUGOPALA REDDY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Roof Top Rain Water harvesting has been made mandatory in all the States/Union Territories in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof including the percentage of rainfall that is currently being harvested every year, State-wise and the mechanism put in place by the various States to ensure installation of rain water harvesting system in buildings, State/UTwise; (c) whether some States have not adopted roof top water harvesting on their premises; (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and (e) whether the Government proposes to introduce modern technology for rain water harvesting during the 12th Five Year Plan and if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) to (b) Various States/Union Territories have made rainwater harvesting mandatory by enacting laws or by formulating rules & regulations or by including provisions in Building byelaws or through suitable Government Orders. Details are given in Annexure. Data on quantum of rainwater being harvested/ saved in the States is not maintained by any single agency. (c) & (d) Four States/UT viz. Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Mizoram and Lakshadweep have not made roof top rainwater harvesting mandatory. In Jammu & Kashmir, as the stage of ground water development is very low, the state does not feel it necessary to adopt any such regulation. In Mizoram, rainwater harvesting is already a common practice; hence, the State Government has not imposed any regulation for making it mandatory. In Manipur, demonstrative projects of roof top rainwater harvesting are being taken up by the State Government. In Lakshadweep, due to the hydrogeological conditions, need for rainwater harvesting is not felt. Besides, Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under Section 3(3) of The Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the Authority has issued directives to the Chief Secretaries of all States and the Administrators of all UTs to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water/rainwater harvesting. CGWA has also taken up the matter with various Central and State government organizations for adopting rainwater harvesting and recharge to the ground water. A Model Bill has also been circulated to all the States/UTs which, inter-alia, has provisions for rainwater harvesting to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation and management. (e) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a conceptual document entitled “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in India” which envisages construction of different types of Artificial Recharge
and Rainwater Harvesting structures in the Country by harnessing surplus monsoon runoff to augment ground water resources. The Master Plan has been circulated to all State Governments & is also available in Public Domain.
Annexure Annexure referred in the reply to Part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1314 to be answered on 12.12.2013 regarding “Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting” Details of Statutes/ Rules/ Regulations etc in various States/ UTs relating to Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting S. No. State/ Union
Territory Action Taken
1 Andhra Pradesh
· Under Chapter 3, Section 17(1) of the ‘Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002’ stipulates mandatory provision to construct rainwater harvesting structures at new and existing constructions for all residential, commercial and other premises and open space having area of not less than 200 sq. m. in the stipulated period, failing which the authority may get such rain water harvesting structures constructed and recover the cost incurred along with the penalty as may be prescribed. Municipal Administration and Urban Development have notified that all Group Housing Schemes shall be provided with required facilities and infrastructure for conservation and harvesting of rainwater.
· Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department vide G.O. No. 185 dated May 5, 2001 have been assigned responsibilities and made special efforts to conserve rain water through rain water harvesting structures in urban environs.
· Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, surrounding Municipalities and Panchayats have been made responsible for construction of rain water harvesting pits.
2 Arunachal Pradesh
Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting made mandatory by amending building byelaws.
3 Assam Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting made mandatory for 100 sq m and above by Guwahati Development Authority through including provision in building byelaws.
4 Bihar Enacted “The Bihar Ground Water (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2006. Chapter-III (Clause 18) of the Act stipulates provision of roof top rainwater harvesting structures in the building plan in an area of 1000 sq m or more while according approval for construction by the Municipal Corporation / other local bodies.
5 Chhattisgarh The Nagar Palika Nigam, Raipur has made it mandatory to adopt the roof top rainwater harvesting having roof top area more than 500 sq ft.
6 Goa Government of Goa has made rainwater harvesting mandatory for residential complexes including apartments on plot areas of 2000 sqm & above and for industrial units on plot areas of 10,000 sqm & above. PWD, Goa has been asked to take up rainwater harvesting structure for Government buildings.
7 Gujarat Metropolitan areas have notified rules under which no new building plan is approved in absence of rainwater harvesting structures.
8 Haryana Rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory by Haryana Urban Development Authority vide notification dated 31st October, 2001 and 13th December, 2002 respectively.
9 Himachal Pradesh
Installation of rainwater harvesting system has been made mandatory for all buildings to be constructed in urban areas of the State and no building plan without rain water harvesting system can be approved. Construction of rainwater harvesting system has also been made mandatory for all schools, Government buildings and Rest Houses, upcoming industries, bus stands etc.
10 Jharkhand Ranchi Regional Development Authority amended building byelaws in November, 2006 and made adoption of rainwater harvesting and recharge well mandatory for multi-dwelling and commercial units.
11 Karnataka Amended Rules of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board which provide for mandatory provision of rainwater harvesting structures by every owner with area of 2400 sq.ft and above, or every owner who proposes to construct new buildings with site area more than 1200 sq. ft.
12 Kerala An amendment was made in Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999 incorporating rainwater harvesting arrangements.
13 Madhya Pradesh
Incorporated mandatory provision for rainwater harvesting in the M.P. Bhumi Vikas Niyam (1984), Rule 78 (4) makes it mandatory to provide for rainwater harvesting in all houses of more than 140 sq.m.
14 Maharashtra · Launched rain water recharge scheme named “Shivkalin Pani Sathawan Yojana” (Shivkalin Water Recharge Scheme) in the State from 2002. Under this scheme, drinking water sources are strengthened by recharging rainwater through different water harvesting structures. This scheme is implemented in rural areas.
· In urban areas, keeping in view the constraint of the available space, provision has been made in the Development Control Rules to make provision of rainwater harvesting scheme in Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation Area and other Municipal areas of the State.
15 Meghalaya Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting made mandatory for buildings above 100 sq.m area. 16 Nagaland The State Government has made provision for roof top rainwater compulsory for all
new Government buildings. 17 Odisha The Odisha Legislative Assembly has already passed a bill during 2012 on “Ground
Water(Regulation, Development & Management)for the state of Odisha. The bill contains provisions for roof top rain water harvesting and artificial recharge for buildings, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas of the State.
18 Punjab · Department of Local Government have amended and notified the building byelaws and have made mandatory Rainwater Harvesting System in all buildings above 200 sq. yards. The same has been adopted by all Urban Local Bodies of the State.
· Punjab Urban Development Authority has also made provision of rainwater harvesting mandatory in all institutional buildings while approving building plans as well as licensed colonies developed by private promoters.
19 Rajasthan Provision of rainwater harvesting made mandatory in respect of plots having more than 300 sq m area in Nagar Nigam/ Nagar Parishad/ Nagar Palika area and notification in this respect issued vide letter dated 16.01.2006 by the Local Self Department.
20 Sikkim Springshed development has been made by Rural Development Department, Sikkim for augmentation of drinking water supply in rural areas.
21 Tamil Nadu It is mandatory for all the existing and new buildings to provide rainwater harvesting facilities under Municipal laws. It has also been made mandatory to include roof top rainwater harvesting structures in the plan of the building itself for accordance of approval by the relevant Competent Authority.
22 Tripura As per Tripura Building Rules, 2004, water harvesting is mandatory in all new buildings having plinth area more than 300 sq m for all types of uses and in group housing of any size.
23 Uttar Pradesh · Rainwater Harvesting made mandatory for all new housing schemes/ plots/ buildings/ Group housing schemes with separate network of pipes for combined Rainwater Harvesting/ Recharging system.
· In Government Buildings (both new as well as old), installation of rainwater harvesting structures has been made mandatory.
· For housing schemes of 20 acres and above, it is mandatory to develop ponds/ water bodies in 5% of the total proposed area.
24 Uttarakhand The Government (Awas Evam Shahari Vikas) made rules for compulsory installation of rainwater harvesting system and directed to adopt rules in building byelaws vide order dated 15.11.2003. Accordingly, all the Development Authorities have made partial amendments in the prevalent House Building and Development byelaws/ Regulation.
25 West Bengal Government has notified ‘The West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007’ and vide its rule No. 168 (13), Part – XII has made rainwater harvesting mandatory for all buildings.
26 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
In UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, rooftop rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory in Port Blair Town.
27 Chandigarh UT Administration has made installation of rainwater harvesting system mandatory for all buildings (existing and new) located on plot of one kanal and above to recharge ground water.
28 Dadar, Nagar & Haveli
Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting made mandatory as per Development and Control Rules (Amendments Rules 2009) in all types of buildings, which are constructed in an area of 1000 sq m and above.
29 Daman & Diu Daman Municipal Building Model Byelaws and Zoning Regulation, 2002 exists which have provision for construction of sump-well for recharge of ground water. The UT Administration has issued instructions to the local PWD for construction of roof top rainwater harvesting structures. Administration has also advised the local bodies such as Municipality & District Panchayats to make provision for construction of roof top rainwater harvesting structures.
30 Delhi · Roof top rain water harvesting made mandatory for building having area of 100 sq m and above by amending building byelaws.
· Registrar Cooperative Societies has advised all Group Housing Societies to adopt rainwater harvesting in their premises.
· Requested all Government departments to adopt rainwater harvesting and waste water recycling system.
· NDMC, MCD, DDA, PWD sanctioning plan by including rainwater harvesting in their buildings.
31 Puducherry Made provision of rainwater harvesting mandatory in residential, offices, public buildings, commercial buildings, educational and health institutions and industrial buildings vide Govt. Order Dated 19.3.2010.
WITHDRAWAL OF FRESH WATER 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1332 SHRI MANOHAR TIRKEY SHRI NARAHARI MAHATO SHRI P. VISWANATHAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the annual fresh water withdrawal for agricultural use is very high in comparison to industrial and domestic use of water; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there is no regulation of groundwater extraction and no coordination among competing users and inadequate and sub-optimal pricing is promoting the misuse of ground water; (d) if so, the steps taken by the Union Government to spread awareness among the State Governments on the issue and punitive action thereof for the habitual violators; (e) whether the Government proposes to declare ground water as a public property; and
(f) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a)& (b) Yes, Madam. The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17) Document inter-alia indicates that agriculture consumes around 80% of our country’s available water resources at present. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (NCIWRD) in its Report (1999) had assessed the water requirement for Irrigation as 78%, 72% and 68% of the total water requirement for the years 2010, 2025 and 2050 respectively. The water requirement for different uses assessed by the NCIWRD for the year 2010, 2025 and 2050 is Annexed. (c)&(d) Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, (1986) regulates, controls and manages the ground water resources of the country. CGWA has notified 162 blocks/talukas/areas for regulation of ground water development in the country in which construction of new tube well is banned and permission is accorded only for drinking water purpose by authorized officers. However, to regulate the ground water withdrawal by industries, they are required to take ‘No Objection Certificate’ for withdrawal of ground water as per the conditions laid in guidelines of CGWA. Besides, a Model Bill has been circulated to all the States/Union Territories to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation and development. In addition activities like mass awareness and training programmes, painting competition, displaying models in exhibitions and fairs, printing of Meghdoot cards, display of hoardings at prominent public places etc are regularly being taken up by Ministry of Water Resources. Government of India has declared year 2013 as Water Conservation Year in which several awareness activities like workshops, training programmes, publicity in print and electronic media, talk shows competition etc. are being organised on water conservation and its sustainable management. (e) & (f) The National Water Policy, 2012 has inter-alia recommended that ‘water, particularly, groundwater, needs to be managed as a community resource held, by the state, under public trust doctrine to achieve food security, livelihood, and equitable and sustainable development for all.
Annexure (Annexure referred in reply to Unstarred Question No 1332 to be answered on 12.12.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding Withdrawal of Fresh Water) Water Requirement (High Demand Scenario) for Different Uses for the Years 2010, 2025 and 2050 (Assessed by NCIWRD)
(Quantity in Billion Cubic Meters) S. No. Uses Year 2010 Year 2025 Year 2050 Total Water Use Requirement % Requirement % Requirement % 1 Irrigation 557 78 611 72 807 68 2 Domestic 43 6 62 7 111 9 3 Industries 37 5 67 8 81 7 4 Power 19 3 33 4 70 6 5 Inland Navigation 7 1 10 1 15 1 6 Flood Control 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Environment (1)
DDP AND DPAP AREAS 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1350 SHRI C. R. PATIL SHRI BHARAT RAM MEGHWAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- whether the modified Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) scheme has been approved by the Cabinet and if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken/proposed to be taken to extend the financial assistance under AIBP to the Sardar Sarovar Project and other eligible projects of DDP areas in the country, State-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of the scheme of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for 12th Plan in September 2013. As per the approval, for the purpose of determining the quantum of assistance, a project benefiting Desert Development Programme (DDP) area/Desert Prone Area (DPA) will be treated on a par with those benefiting DPAP areas and the new projects will be eligible for Central Assistance @ 90% for projects in Special Category States, while it will be 75% for projects in Non-Special Category States. The ongoing projects already under AIBP and benefiting Desert Development Programme / Desert Prone Area will continue to get Central Assistance @ 25%. As such Sardar Sarovar Project, which is an ongoing project already under AIBP and benefiting Desert Development Programme /Desert Prone Area, will be eligible for Central Assistance @ 25%. The other eligible projects of DDP areas of other States in the country will also be provided Central Assistance under AIBP as per the above. WATER MANAGEMENT IN UTTAR PRADESH 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1358 SHRI RAMKISHUN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has drawn up a plan for water management in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof and the funds allocated for the purpose; (c) whether any proposal has been received from the State Government in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) Water being State subject, the responsibility for drawing up plan for water management lies with the respective State Governments. However, Command Area Development and Water Management (CAD&WM) programme is being implemented as a State Sector Scheme for effective water management through various components of the programme which also applies to the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. The components are on-farm development works such as construction of lined field channels, land leveling, micro-irrigation; construction of field drains; reclamation of water-logged areas; correction of system deficiencies; training, adaptive
trials and demonstrations; one time grants to Water User Associations and Water and Land Management Institutes etc. (b) An allocation of Rs. 15,000 crore has been made during the XII Plan for the implementation of CAD&WM Programme. (c)& (d) There are 15 on going projects under CAD&WM Programme in Uttar Pradesh, as per details annexed. The guidelines for implementation of CAD&WM Programme during XII Five Year Plan have recently been issued on 6.12.2013 and the State Government has been requested to submit proposals accordingly. REPAIR OF PONDS 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1366 SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has allocated any funds to repair and maintain the British era ponds (Mama Ponds) of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the State Government has forwarded any proposal to the Union Government to get financial aid for increasing irrigation capacity and for maintenance of these ponds; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Union Government is taking any steps to allocate required funds to maintain and repair these British age ponds through Repair, Renovation, Restoration (RRR) and other projects; and (f) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b): Under the scheme of Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies with domestic support implemented during XIth Plan, a total no. of 258 water bodies of Maharashtra including 36 water bodies of Vidarbha Region were taken up for restoration. A total grant amounting to Rs. 80.53 crore was released to Government of Maharashtra for these water bodies so far. (b) to (f): Government of Maharashtra had submitted some proposals earlier during XIIth Plan. The scheme on Repair Renovation & Restoration of water bodies for continuation in XIIth Plan has been approved on 20.09.2013 and detailed guidelines circulated on 28.10.2013. The State Government is yet to submit modified proposals as per these guidelines. NET IRRIGATED AREA 12th December, 2013 LSQ 1370
SHRI HARIBHAU MADHAV JAWALE Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether as per the latest available report on `the Land Use Statistics at a Glance` the net irrigated area as percentage of net sown area has decreased from 45.2 per cent in 2009-10 to 44.9 in 2010-11; (b) if so, the present status thereof; (c) the details of irrigation by surface water and ground water, State-wise; (d) whether the race for bringing more and more land under irrigation would leadto irreversible depletion of ground water; and (e) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI HARISH RAWAT) (a) & (b) As per the information received from the Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperation, the percentage of net irrigated area over net sown area for the year 2009-10 and 2010-11 is 44.5 and 44.9 respectively. (c) The State-wise percentage scenario and details of area irrigated by surface water and groundwater is at Annexure. (d) Ground water is a replenishable resource, which is recharged naturally by rainfall and other sources every year. However, when annual ground water withdrawal exceeds the natural recharge, depletion of ground water levels takes place. Withdrawal of ground water more than natural recharge and in the absence of measures, such as augmentation, conservation and optimal utilization of ground water resources, may lead to depletion of ground water. (e) Central Government promotes water conservation measures in the country, by supplementing efforts of State Governments for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources by way of technical and financial support through various schemes. Steps taken by the Government to address the problem of depletion of ground water, inter alia, include:- # Extending technical and financial support to States/UTs under schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM), Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies (RRR) for conservation of water resources in the Country. # Setting up the National Water Mission with one of the goals being conservation of water. # Circulation of a Model bill by Ministry of Water Resources to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation, development and conservation. # Advisory by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to all the Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories, having ‘Over-exploited’ blocks, to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water /rain water harvesting. # Government of India has declared year 2013 as “Water Conservation Year” in which several awareness activities like workshops, publicity in print and electronic media, competitions etc. are being organized on water conservation and its sustainable management etc. Annexure referred in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1370 for answer on 12.12.2013 State-wise/Source-wise Net Irrigated Area and percentage over Net Area Sown & irrigated by Surface and Ground Water for the year 2010-11
DAMAN & DIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 DELHI 2 0 2 19 0 1 22 22 100.0 LAKSHADWEEP 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 29.1 PONDICHERRY 5 0 5 0 10 0 0 15 19 79.6 ALL INDIA 15496 171 15667 2004 28550 10510 6871 63601 141579 44.9 Note: '0' relates to the area below 500 hectares. Note: Column No.2,3,4,5 & 8 land irrigated by surface water and column No.6 & 7 irrigated by Ground Water Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture. ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME 6th February, 2014 LSQ *222 SHRI A.K.S. VIJAYAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) The eligibility criteria for funding various projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), terms of its funding and the mode of disbursement; (b) The details of irrigation projects that have been taken under AIBP and the funds allocated for this purpose during the 11th Plan Period, State/UT-wise; (c) Whether it is a fact that work on some of the projects has not been started so far; (d) If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor and the time by which these pending projects are likely to start, State/UT-wise; and (e) The mechanism put in place by the Government to monitor the effective implementation of AIBP? THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 222 (PRIORITY No. 2) REGARDING ACCELERATED IRRIGATION BENEFITS PROGRAMME DUE FOR REPLY ON 06.02.2014. a) to (e) Details of eligibility criteria for inclusion of ongoing (i.e. already under construction) Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) Projects and Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) schemes, the terms of funding and the mode of disbursement as per the present guidelines of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) is given at Annexure-I. Details of Major/Medium Irrigation Projects and Surface Minor Irrigation Schemes included under AIBP during 11th Plan is given at Annexure-II and Annexure-III respectively. The detail of State-wise and year- wise grant ceilings (Allocations) of Planning Commission for AIBP during 11th Plan is given at Annexure- IV. Only the ongoing Major and Medium irrigation Projects are included under AIBP as per the guidelines of AIBP.
Regarding SMI projects, in some of the States, work on the some of the projects was not started after inclusion under AIBP, which were subsequently deleted from the list of ongoing projects. Details are already given at Annexure-III. Review meetings are held by Central Water Commission (CWC)/Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) with the State Governments to review the physical and financial progress of the projects funded under AIBP. The Monitoring of projects is also conducted by the field offices of CWC to assess the physical and financial progress of the projects and suggestions are given to the State Governments to expedite the completion of the projects. The proposals/suggestions of State Governments are also considered to review the AIBP programme from time to time. The State Governments are also required to monitor the projects at State level and project level. Apart from the monitoring mechanism described above, the progress of the projects is also being monitored on selected basis through satellite imagery taken by National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, using CARTOSAT satellite data for assessment of irrigation potential creation under AIBP for projects in the country.
ANNEXURE-I 1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF PROJECTS UNDER THE SCHEME A. Major and Medium irrigation (MMI) projects: As per the eligibility conditions of the AIBP guidelines effective from October,2013 new proposals of ongoing irrigation projects are considered on the request of the State Governments only when these are in the advanced stage of construction and can be completed within a period of four years after inclusion in the AIBP. As per the guidelines of AIBP, effective from October,2013, the eligibility criteria for inclusion of project for assistance under the Programme are as follows: a. The project must have investment clearance of Planning commission, b. Project is in advanced stage of construction and could be completed in next 4 financial years (advanced stage of construction has been defined in terms of at least 50% of physical and financial progress on essential works like Head-Works, Earth Works, Land Acquisition, R&R etc) c. Project or component of the project proposed for AIBP is not receiving any other form of financial assistance d. An ongoing major/ medium project can be included in AIBP on completion of an ongoing project under AIBP on one to one basis e. The following category of projects could be included in AIBP in relaxation of one to one criteria stated above i. Projects benefiting drought prone/ tribal areas/Desert Prone Programme(DDP) ii. Projects in states having irrigation development below national average iii. Projects in the districts identified under PM package for agrarian distressed districts in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala. B. Surface minor irrigation (MI) schemes Surface minor irrigation (MI) schemes (both new as well as on-going) of Special category states -North-Eastern states, Hilly states (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand) and drought prone undivided Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha which are approved by State Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be eligible for assistance under the programme provided that (i) individual schemes have Culturable Command Area (CCA) of 10 hectare and cluster of MI schemes within radius of 5 Km having CCA of 20 hectare (ii) proposed MI schemes have benefit cost ratio of more than 1 and (iii) the development cost per hectare of CCA of individual scheme is less than Rs.2.5 lakh.
For Non-special category states, the individual surface minor irrigation schemes having CCA of 20 hectare and cluster of MI schemes within radius of 5 km. having total CCA of 50 hectare benefitting tribal areas, drought prone areas, desert prone areas and Left Wing Extremists Affected area will be eligible for assistance under AIBP. 2. TERMS OF FUNDING For MMI and SMI projects, the central assistance (CA) will be in the form of central grant which will be as follows: Sl.
No. Component Percentage of Central Grant
Category New Funding pattern of XII Plan
1 Ongoing and new (yet to be included in AIBP) Major and Medium irrigation (MMI) projects under AIBP
(a) Ongoing and New projects of Special Category (SC) State (b) Ongoing and New Projects of DDP areas of Special Category States
90%
90%
(a) Ongoing and New projects of Non-special category (NSC) State (General Category State) (b) Ongoing Projects of Special areas of General Category States (c) New Projects of Special areas of General Category States (d) Ongoing Projects of DDP areas of General Category States (e) New Projects of DDP areas of General Category States
25%*
75%
75%
25%
75% 2 On-going and new
Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) schemes
(a) Ongoing and New projects of Special Category (SC) State (b) Ongoing projects of Non-special category (NSC) State (c) New projects of Non-special category (NSC) State
90%
90%
75%
3. Ongoing National Projects New National projects
(a) Special Category (SC) State (b) Non-special category (NSC) State (a) Special Category (SC) State (b) Non-special category (NSC) State
90% 90%
90% 75%
*may be enhanced upto 50% for new projects subject to the condition that States actually carry out water sector reforms. 3. MODE OF DISBURSEMENT During a financial year, the sanctioned grant will be released in two installments. (i) For projects receiving upto 50% CA: 90% (as 1st Installment) after release of at least of 50% of State Share. The balance 10% (2nd Installment) after obtaining the Utilization Certificate (UC) of minimum of 50% of CA released earlier and (ii) For projects receiving higher than 50 % CA: - 50% (1st Installment) after the State Releases its full Share. The balance 50% (2nd Installment) after obtaining the Utilization Certificate (UC) of minimum of 50% of CA released earlier.
Annexure-II DETAILS OF MAJOR & MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECTS INCLUDED UNDER AIBP DURING XI th PLAN
ANNEXURE-III DETAILS OF MI SCHEMES INCLUDED, DELETED AND BALANCE FUNDED UNDER AIBP DURING XI PLAN Sl.No. State Total during XIth Plan (2007-08 to 2011-12) Reasons for
SARDAR SAROVAR PROJECT 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2444 SMT. DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) Whether the approval for raising ofheight of Sardar Sarovar project from121.92 metres to 138.68 is still awaited bythe Government of Gujarat from NarmadaControl Authority; (b) If so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Chief Minister and theChief Secretary, Government of Gujarathave requested for convening a meeting atthe earliest for consideration of permissionrelated to phase-I proposal; and (d) if so, the progress made in the matterso far? THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) & (b) Narmada Control Authority considered the proposal for raising of height of SardarSarovar Dam beyond 121.92 metres at its 80th meeting held on 12/08/2008 and decided that the issue of next stage of construction first be considered in Environment Sub Group and Resettlement & Rehabilitation Sub Group including consultation with Grievances Redressal Authorities. While the recommendations of the Environment Sub Group have been received those of Resettlement & Rehabilitation Sub Group have not been received so far. (C) Yes, Madam. (d) Factual information have been communicated to them. DDP AND DPAP AREAS 6th Februaruy, 2014 LSQ 2452 DR. RAMSHANKAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether the Union Government has agreed to give permission to the projects located in Desert Development Programme(DDP) areas on the lines of the projects ofDrought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) and Tribal Areas Development (TAD) areas; (b) If not, the reasons therefor; (c) Whether the Government of Rajasthan has sent proposals to the Union Government underthe Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) scheme; (d) if so, the time by which the proposals are likely to be cleared by the Union Government; and (e) Whether the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the said proposals has been approved by the Union Government and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) & (b) Under the scheme of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), for the purpose of determining the quantum of assistance, a project benefiting Desert Development Programme (DDP) areas/ Desert Prone Areas (DPA) will now be treated at par with those benefiting Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) areas and the new projects will be eligible for Central Assistance @ 90% for projects in Special Category States, while it will be 75% for projects in Non-Special Category States. The ongoing projects already under AIBP and benefiting Desert Development Programme/Desert Prone Area will continue to get Central assistance @ 25%. (c) to(e)Government of Rajasthan submitted proposals for 45 water bodies in July, 2012 for funding at an estimated cost of Rs.57.99 crores under the scheme Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of water bodies. The proposals were examined in Central Water Commission and comments sent to the State Government for compliance on 22.11.2012. Time taken in release of funds depends upon time taken by the project authorities in furnishing compliance to the said observations. AWARENESS ABOUT WATER CONSERVATION 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2455 SHRI ANTO ANTONY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has conducted any programmes for spreading awareness about water conservation and imparting training on various water conservation methods in the country during the last three years; and (b) if so, the details of such programmes organised, number of participants attended and the amount spent in this regard, State and category-wise? THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)& (b) Yes Madam, The Mass Awareness Programmes for spreading awareness about Water Conservation are conducted through Electronic Media, Print Media etc. by way of Audio-Video Spots, Newspaper Advertisements etc. Due to the very nature of these mass awareness programmes, the precise number of persons being thus covered can not be quantified. Also a Painting Competition for School children on Water Conservation is organised on Pan-India basis in which the number of children who participated were about 468393, 1565137 and 2137328 in the year 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 respectively.
In addition, in the course of various seminars, workshops, symposiums etc in which the Ministry of Water Resources participates, a conscious effort is made to spread awareness about National Water Policy 2012 which inter-alia stresses upon water conservation. The Activity wise details of Expenditure are given in Annexure – I.
ANNEXURE-I Details of Expenditure Activity Wise and Year wise (in Rs.) Year Electronic Media Print Media Painting Competition
2010-11 78368988 11137123 8272251
2011-12 78457590 27069707 23038052
2012-13 39096174 800000 30500000
WASTAGE OF WATER 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2472 SHRI GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESWARA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) The details of the quantity of wastage of water owing to the condition of irrigation canals in the major irrigation projects; and (b) The steps taken by the Government thereon? THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) To (b) Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the house. TARGETS FOR IRRIGATION 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2479 RAJKUMARI RATNA SINGH SHRI S. ALAGIRI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) Whether the Government has identified the causes creating hindrances in achieving the targets of irrigation under various schemes; (b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) The action taken so far to remove them to achieve the above targets? THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (c) As per information given by the State Governments the general reasons for delay in completion of irrigation projects inter-alia include Paucity of funds, Interstate Problems, Delay in land acquisition, Delay in environment and forest clearance process, Change in design, Rehabilitation and resettlement issues, Contractual Litigation, Local disputes, Inter-departmental clearances i.e. Railways, roads, highways, & Power departments, etc. Further, irrigation development being a state subject, planning, execution and operation & maintenance of irrigation projects are carried out by the State Governments as per their priority of works. However, the Union Ministry of Water Resources has been providing central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) since 1996-97 in order to expedite completion of the projects. The guidelines for such funding are being revised from time to time in order to enhance the scope of funding as well as to allow special consideration for the regions lagging behind in development, which presently include north- eastern states, hilly states, drought prone and tribal areas, Desert Development Programme (DDP) Areas, KBK districts of Orissa etc. ALLOCATION OF INDUS WATER 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2512 SHRI CHAUHAN PRABHATSINH PRATAPSINH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the response to the said letter for allocation of Indus water to Gujarat; and (b) the time by which the proposal will be implemented? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) a) Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources vide reply dated 18.03.2008 had informed that some of the water issues amongst the present beneficiary States of Eastern Rivers are before Hon’ble Supreme Court. A Presidential Reference on Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004 has been made to Hon’ble Supreme Court and till same gets resolved and present beneficiary States are in a position to spare some water, it may not be appropriate to open any issue for reallocation of water. b) In view (a) above, it is not possible to stipulate any time frame in this regard. WAPCOS PROJECTS 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2514 SHRI HARISH CHOUDHARY SHRI MANSUKHBHAI D. VASAVA SHRI YASHBANT NARAYAN SINGH LAGURI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Water and Power Consultancy Services Ltd. (WAPCOS Ltd.) has done any work relating to Bhavini Scheme and has prepared AN action plan for the said scheme under Backward Region Grant Fund in Banaskantha district in Gujarat and if so, the outcome thereof; (b) whether WAPCOS Ltd. Prepared Detailed Project Report for a small scale hydro-electric project to be set up at Kanupur in the Keonjhar district of Odisha and if so, the outcome of the works done in this regard; (c) whether WAPCOS Ltd. has also done work relating to third party inspection of construction of lift irrigation in Narmada in Gujarat and if so, the outcome thereof; (d) whether any review of the said outcomes has been conducted; and (e) if so, the action taken thereon, outcome-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) WAPCOS has prepared an Action Plan for district of Banaskantha under Backward Region Grant Fund Scheme for the year 2013-14. In the scope of work, there is no proposal relating to Bhavini Scheme. The Action Plan has been approved by the District/State level Planning committees. (b) WAPCOS have been awarded the work related to preparation of Detailed Project Report for Kanupur 3 Megawatt hydroelectric project in Kyonjhar district of Odissa. Topographical Survey and Geotechnical investigation have been completed. (c) WAPCOS has been engaged as Third Party Inspection agency for construction of various Lift Irrigation Schemes in some districts of Gujarat. Third party Inspection work has been taken up for about 9 schemes in areas of Vadodara, Panchmahal, Tapi & Surat. (d)& (e) No formal review of the outcomes in the schemes has been taken up. AIBP IN HIMACHAL PRADESH 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2518 SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Central share of Rs. 15,708.01 lakh out of the expenditure incurred by Himachal Pradesh Government for various medium, small and flood protection schemes under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) still remains to be released; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the dates when the State Government had submitted requests for release of the said amount; (d) the latest status in this regard; (e) whether the Union Government proposes to release the said amount; and (f) if so, the details thereof?
THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (f) The Union Government provides Central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments as per guidelines for expeditious completion of ongoing projects. The Government of Himachal Pradesh submitted request in August 2013 to Central Water Commission/ Ministry of Water Resources for releasing central assistance (CA) amounting to Rs.120.80 crore in respect of Major/medium irrigation projects and Rs.7.81 crore in respect of surface minor irrigation projects for the period of 2005-6 to 2011-12 under AIBP. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has been informed that as per the extant guidelines of the AIBP, the CA under AIBP is released on a year to year basis to the projects, for which the budget is provided by the State Governments as per the annual state-wise ceiling fixed by the Planning Commission. Further, State Governments are required to submit utilization certificates for the previous year along with their proposals seeking release of funds for a particular year. The Union Government also provides Central assistance under Flood Management Programme (FMP) to the State Governments as per guidelines. Under FMP, 3 schemes having estimated cost of Rs. 225.32 Crore were approved for the State of Himachal Pradesh during XI Plan. Out of the eligible central share of Rs. 202.78 Crore for these projects, the amount of Rs. 185.23 Crore has been released till date. The proposals for release of funds under FMP are sent by the State Governments after submission of Utilization Certificates towards the grants released earlier. The last proposal with complete documents for release of Rs. 19.92 Crore was submitted by Government of Himachal Pradesh in October 2012 and same has been released to Govt. of H.P. by Ministry of Finance on 14.02.2013. WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2564 SHRI MAHABALI SINGH SHRI MODUGULA VENUGOPALA REDDY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of new water resources projects in the country approved during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; (b) the details of allocation of funds for these projects and spent thereon during the said years, State/UT-wise; (c) whether the implementation of many of the said projects is progressing very slow; (d) if so, the reasons therefor, project wise; and (e) the steps taken to expedite the works of these projects so as to complete them early, project-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD (a) to (e) Information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the house.
COMMITTEE ON PONG DAM ISSUE 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2604 SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has constituted a High Powered Committee for settlement of disputes related to allotment of land to displaced people of Pong Dam in Rajasthan in compliance of the judgements given by the Hon`ble Supreme Court; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the names of the members of the High Powered Committee; (d) the details of the meetings of this High Powered Committee held till date and the decisions taken in the meeting; and (e) the date of the next meeting of the High Powered Committee and the time by which the Government will comply with the decision taken by the Committee? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Yes, Sir. (b)&(c) A High Powered Committee has been constituted by Government of India vide Order dated 6.9.96 to address the issues related to allotment of land to displaced people of Pong Dam in Rajasthan in compliance of the judgment given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court as follows: 1. Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, - Chairman Government of India 2. Principal Secretary (Revenue), - Member Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur 3. Financial Commissioner-cum- - Member Secretary (Revenue) Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. (d) The material is being collected and the same will be placed on the Table of House. (e) The date of next meeting of the High Powered Committee depends upon the Action Taken Report from the concerned States on the minutes of last meeting. INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 6th February, 2014 LSQ 2618 SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL
SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI SHRI RUDRAMADHAB RAY SHRI MANICKA TAGORE Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the present status of interlinking of rivers; (b) whether various projects taken up for interlinking of rivers are running behind schedule, if so, the reasons therefor; (c) the details of the meetings held so far by the high-powered Committee set up as per the Supreme Court order, for planning and implementation of interlinking of rivers; (d) whether the committee has conducted any study on feasibility of the project and environmental impact assessment, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (e) the action taken by the Government on various Detailed Project Reports prepared on river interlinking projects? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) (erstwhile Ministry of Irrigation) formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas which comprises of two components, namely, Himalayan Rivers Development Component and Peninsular Rivers Development Component. NWDA was set up under the MoWR in 1982 for carrying out various technical studies to establish the feasibility of the proposals of NPP and to give concrete shape to it. NWDA has identified 30 links (16 under Peninsular Component & 14 under Himalayan Component for preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs). Out of these, Feasibility Reports (FRs) of 14 links under Peninsular Component and FRs of 2 links (Indian portion) under Himalayan Component has been prepared. The present status State/U-Ts wise of links identified for preparation of feasibility reports is given at Annexure-I After completion of such feasibility reports, Five Peninsular links namely (i) Ken – Betwa, (ii) Parbati – Kalisindh – Chambal, (iii) Damanganga – Pinjal, (iv) Par – Tapi – Narmada & (v) Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) have been identified as priority links for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on the basis of Task Force report. The present status of the preparation of DRP is given at Table-1 below: Table -1 Status of various Detailed Project Reports for Inter Basin Water Transfer Links of NPP S. No. Name of link Rivers States concerned Completion year A Proposals under National Perspective Plan 1 Ken-Betwa Ken & Betwa Uttar Pradesh, DPR completed (Phase-I & II) Madhya Pradesh Declared as National Project. 2 Par-Tapi-Narmada Par, Tapi & Gujarat & 2014 Narmada Maharashtra 3 Damanganga-Pinjal Damanganga Gujarat & 2014 & Pinjal Maharashtra 4 Polavaram- Godavari & Andhra Project taken up by Vijayawada Krishna Pradesh Govt. of AP under AIBP funding 5 Parbati – Parbati , Madhya No date finalized. Kalisindh – Kalisindh & Pradesh Chambal Chambal and
Rajasthan Intra-State Links identified by States from 2006 onwards To find out conceptual feasibility, certain States have entrusted preparation of Pre Feasibility/ Feasibility reports of intra-state links to National Water Development Agency (NWDA) in November, 2006. So far, 36 proposals of intra-state links from 7 States viz. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu received by NWDA. Out of these, Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFRs) of 27 intra-state links have been completed by NWDA up to March 2013. Detailed status is given at Annexure-II. Preparation of Detailed Project Report of Intra State links proposed by States was included in the functions of National Water Development Agency in 2011. Status of Preparation of Detailed Project Reports of Intra-State Water Transfer Links in Consultation with State Governments are given below at Table-2 Table-2 S. No. Name of link Rivers States concerned Completion year 1 Burhi Gandak – Burhi Bihar DPR completed None-Baya- Gandak and submitted to Ganga link & Ganga Govt. of Bihar in - December, 2013 2 Kosi-Mechi Link Kosi & Mechi Bihar 2014 3 Wainganga Wainganga Maharastra 2015 (Gosikurd) – & Purna Tapi Nalganga (Purna Tapi) link 4 Ponnniyar-Palar link Ponnniyar-Palar Tamil Nadu 2015 (b) The implementation of Inter linking of Rivers (ILR) projects involves various steps such as preparation of Feasibility Reports (FRs) of links, negotiation and consensus among concerned States, agreement with neighboring countries if link involves area lying in those countries, preparation of DPRs of the projects, clearance from appraisal agencies which includes clearance by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) and Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), techno- economic clearance by Technical Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources and investment clearance by Planning Commission and issue of funds for the project. (c) Supreme Court vide their judgment in a Writ Petition (Civil) on Networking of Rivers (Interlinking of rivers) had directed that the Ken-Betwa inter-linking project be taken up for implementation at the first instance and the progress obtaining be placed bi-annually before the Cabinet. The Supreme Court had also directed constitution of Special Committee under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister for Water Resources for carrying forward the inter-linking of rivers programme. (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above. (e) The DPR for three projects have been prepared. DPR of Ken Betwa Phase-I is yet to be given the environmental and forest clearance. Two DPRs namely Ken Betwa Phase-II and Burhi Gandak- None-Baya Ganga link has been recently submitted to respective State Governments for further action. The Project can be taken up for execution only after all statutory clearances are given.
ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2618 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2014 IN RAJYA SABHA REGARDING INTERLINKING OF RIVERS Sl. No Name States concerned States benefited Status
Peninsular Component
1 Mahanadi (Manibhadra) - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link
7 Krishna (Almatti) – Pennar link -do- AP & Karnataka Feasibility Report Completed
8 Pennar (Somasila) - Cauvery (Grand Anicut) link
AP, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry
AP, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
Feasibility Report Completed
9 Cauvery (Kattalai) - Vaigai -
Gundar link Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry
Tamil Nadu Feasibility Report Completed
10 Parbati -Kalisindh- - Chambal link #
MP, Rajasthan & UP (UP requested to be consulted during consensus building )
MP & Rajasthan Feasibility Report Completed
11 Damanganga - Pinjal link # Maharashtra & Gujarat Maharashtra (only water supply to
Mumbai)
FR Completed DPR under
progress 12 Par-Tapi-Narmada link # -do- Gujarat FR Completed
DPR under progress
13 Ken-Betwa link # (AS per DPR of Phase-I) b) Ken-Betwa link Phase-II
UP & MP - do-
U.P & M.P
Madhya Pradesh
FR Completed DPR Phase-I &
Phase-II Completed.
14 Pamba - Achankovil - Vaippar link
Kerala & Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Feasibility Report Completed
15 Bedti - Varda link Maharashtra, AP& Karnataka
Karnataka Pre-Feasibility Report
Completed 16 Netravati – Hemavati link Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
& Kerala Karnataka Pre-Feasibility
Report Complete
Sl. No Name States concerned Status
Himalayan Component 1. Kosi-Mechi link Bihar , W.B & Nepal PFR Completed 2. Kosi-Ghaghra link Bihar , U.P& Nepal S&I work for FR taken
up 3. Gandak-Ganga link -do- S&I work for FR
completed 4. Ghaghra-Yamuna link -do- FR completed (for
Indian portion)
5. Sarda-Yamuna link Bihar,U.P, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand&
Nepal
FR completed (for Indian portion)
6. Yamuna-Rajasthan link UP, Gujarat, Haryana & Rajasthan
S&I work for FR completed
7. Rajasthan-Sabarmati link -do- S&I work for FR completed
8. Chunar-Sone Barrage link Bihar & U.P S&I work for FR completed
9. Sone Dam - Southern Tributaries of Ganga link
Bihar & Jharkhand S&I work for FR taken up
10. Manas-Sankosh-Tista-Ganga (M-S-T-G) link
Assam, W.B, Bihar& Bhutan S&I work for FR taken up
11. Jogighopa-Tista-Farakka link (Alternative to M-S-T-G)
-do- S&I work for FR taken up
12. Farakka-Sunderbans link W.B S&I work for FR completed
13. Ganga(Farakka) -Damodar-Subernarekha link
W.B., Orissa & Jharkhand S&I work for FR completed
14. Subernarekha-Mahanadi link W.B. & Orissa S&I work for FR completed
FR -- Feasibility Report PFR – Pre feasibility Report DPR – Detailed Project Report S&I - - Survey and Investigation MCM- Million Cubic Meter
ANNEXURE-II Intra – State link proposals received from the State Governments S. No. Name of intra-state link Present status of Completion of
PFR/DPR A Maharashtra 1. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Nalganga (Purna Tapi)
[Wainganga – Western Vidarbha & Pranhita – Wardha links merged and extended through Kanhan – Wardha link]
Pre feasibility Report Completed, DPR Under
progress
2. Wainganga – Manjra Valley PFR Completed (Not found feasible)
3. Upper Krishna – Bhima (system of Six links) PFR Completed 4. Upper Ghat – Godavari Valley (Damanganga (Ekdare)- Godavari
Valley) PFR Completed
5. Upper Vaitarna – Godavari Valley PFR Completed 6. North Konkan – Godavari Valley PFR Completed 7. Koyna – Mumbai city PFR Completed 8. Sriram Sagar Project (Godavari) – Purna – Manjira PFR Under Progress 9. Wainganga (Goshikurd) – Godavari (SRSP) Withdrawn by Govt. of
Maharashtra 10. Middle Konkan – Bhima Valley PFR Under Progress 11. Koyna – Nira PFR Completed 12. Mulsi – Bhima PFR Completed 13. Savithri – Bhima PFR Under Progress
14. Kolhapur – Sangli – Sangola PFR Completed 15. Riverlinking projects of Tapi basin and Jalgaon District PFR Under Progress 16. Nar – Par - Girna valley PFR Completed 17. Narmada – Tapi PFR Under Progress 18. Khariagutta – Navatha Satpura foot hills PFR to be taken up 19. Kharia Ghuti Ghat – Tapi PFR to be taken up 20. Jigaon – Tapi – Godavari Valley PFR Under Progress B Gujarat
21. Damanganga – Sabarmati – Chorwad PFR Completed C Orissa
completed and submitted to Govt. of Bihar on 30.12.2013
32. Bagmati [Belwadhar] – Burhi Gandak PFR Completed 33. Kosi – Ganga PFR Completed F Rajasthan
34. Mahi – Luni link PFR Completed 35. Wakal – Sabarmati – Sei – West Banas – Kameri link PFR Completed G Tamil Nadu
36. Ponnaiyar – Palar link Pre feasibility Report Completed, Detailed Project
Report Under progress FR -- Feasibility Report PFR – Pre feasibility Report DPR – Detailed Project Report OLD DAMS 13th Ferburay, 2014 LSQ *322 SHRI M. B. RAJESH SHRI P. K. BIJU Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the number of dams in the country which are more than hundred years old, State-wise;
(b) the steps being taken by the Government for the rehabilitation and improvement of these old dams, Statewise (c) the funds allocated and spent for this purpose during the last three years and the current year, State-wise; (d) whether States have sent any proposals in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof and action taken by the Government thereon, State-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2014 REGARDING OLD DAMS. (a) to (e) As per information available, there are 164 large dams which are more than 100 years old, as per State-wise details annexed. Dams are maintained by the concerned dam owners which are mostly the State Governments, and actions for their maintenance, repair and renovation are required to be taken by the concerned dam owners only. However, the Union Government has constituted the National Committee on Dam Safety and Central Dam Safety Organisation in Central Water Commission to render technical advice on the dam safety activities in various States and suggests improvements in this regard. A ‘Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project’ (DRIP) with funding assistance from the World Bank has been taken up for rehabilitation and improvement of some of the existing dams in the country. DRIP has become effective from 18th April, 2012 and will be implemented over a period of six years. DRIP implementation is in initial stages. The State-wise fund allocation as well as fund utilisation since implementation is given below: (Rs. in crore) Implementing First Year Current Year Total Utilization Agencies (2012-13) (2013-14) upto December, 2013 Allocation Utilization Allocation (BE) Utilization upto December, 2013 Madhya Pradesh 3.500 2.078 30.000 6.843 8.921 Odisha 4.000 0.321 10.500 0.409 0.730 Tamil Nadu 1.207 0.559 394.870 1.873 2.432 Kerala 61.250 0.057 80.120 2.548 2.605 CWC 2.300 0.424 36.000 1.026 1.450 Total 72.257 3.439 551.490 12.699 16.138 Proposals for consideration under DRIP were received from 13 states (Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu). Subsequently, on the basis of institutional readiness, commitment etc, DRIP was finalized by the World Bank for implementation in four States, namely Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and in Central Water Commission. The estimated cost of project is Rs. 2100 crore. Out of the total project cost, 80% will be funded by the World Bank and balance by the respective State Governments and Central Government. The State-wise numbers of dams being covered under DRIP and the details of project cost are indicated in the table below:
State No of DRIP dams Total Project Cost(Rs. Crore) Kerala 31 279.98 Orissa 38 147.74 Madhya Pradesh 50 314.54 Tamil Nadu 104 745.49 CWC 132.00 Unallocated Resources 480.24 Total 223 2100.00 Annexure referred to in respect of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. *322 for answer on 13.02.2014 State-wise number of dams more than hundred years old as on 31.12.2013 (As per information available) S.No. State Number of Dams
10 Rajasthan 26 11 Tamil Nadu 1 12. Uttar Pradesh 10
Total 164 MODIFIED AIBP SCHEME 13th February, 2014 LSQ *335 SHRI KACHHADIA NARANBHAI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) The details of the modified guidelines for regulation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for the 12th Plan; (b) The details of ongoing and new projects and funds allocated/released under the modified guidelines, project/state-wise; and (c) The mechanism put in place for effective utilization of funds released/being released under the scheme? THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 335 (PRIORITY No. 15) REGARDING ‘MODIFIED AIBP SCHEME’ DUE FOR REPLY ON 13.02.2014. (a) to (c) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in its meeting held on 12.09.2013 has approved continuation of AIBP Scheme (including National Projects) in 12th Plan with a total outlay of Rs. 55,200 Crore. The details of the modified guidelines of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) for the 12th Plan are given at Annexure-I. Subsequent to circulation of Modified guidelines of AIBP no new major/medium (MMI) irrigation projects have so far been included under AIBP. The details of CA released for ongoing MMI Projects after issuance of Modified guidelines is given at Annexure- II. Details of new surface minor irrigation (SMI) Schemes included under AIBP subsequent to circulation of Modified guidelines of AIBP and the central assistance (CA) released for ongoing and new SMI projects are given at Annexure-III. As per the extant guidelines of the AIBP, the CA under AIBP is released on year to year basis to the projects for which the budget is provided by the State Governments as per the annual state-wise ceiling fixed by the Planning Commission. Further, State Governments are required to submit utilization certificates for the previous year along with their proposals seeking release of funds for a particular year. The projects under AIBP are monitored by field formation of Central Water Commission. State Governments are also required to monitor the projects under AIBP at State level and project level. Review meetings are also held by Central Water Commission (CWC)/Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) with States to review the physical and financial progress of the projects funded under AIBP for expeditious completion of the Projects.
ANNEXURE-I 1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF PROJECTS UNDER THE SCHEME A. Major and Medium irrigation (MMI) projects: As per the eligibility conditions of the AIBP guidelines effective from October,2013 new proposals of ongoing irrigation projects are considered on the request of the State Governments only when these are in the advanced stage of construction and can be completed within a period of four years after inclusion in the AIBP. As per the guidelines of AIBP, effective from October,2013, the eligibility criteria for inclusion of project for assistance under the Programme are as follows: a. The project must have investment clearance of Planning commission, b. Project is in advanced stage of construction and could be completed in next 4 financial years (advanced stage of construction has been defined in terms of at least 50% of physical and financial progress on essential works like Head-Works, Earth Works, Land Acquisition, R&R etc) c. Project or component of the project proposed for AIBP is not receiving any other form of financial assistance d. An ongoing major/ medium project can be included in AIBP on completion of an ongoing project under AIBP on one to one basis e. The following category of projects could be included in AIBP in relaxation of one to one criteria stated above : i. Projects benefiting drought prone/ tribal areas/Desert Development Programme (DDP)/ Desert
Prone Area ii. Projects in states having irrigation development below National average iii. Projects in the districts identified under PM package for agrarian distressed districts in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala. B. Surface minor irrigation (MI) schemes Surface minor irrigation (MI) schemes (both new as well as on¬going) of Special category states - North-Eastern states, Hilly states (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand) and drought prone undivided Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi (KBK) districts of Odisha which are approved by State Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be eligible for assistance under the programme provided that (i) individual schemes have Culturable Command Area (CCA) of 10 hectare and cluster of MI schemes within radius of 5 Km having CCA of 20 hectare (ii) proposed MI schemes have benefit cost ratio of more than 1 and (iii) the development cost per hectare of CCA of individual scheme is less than Rs.2.5 lakh. For Non-special category states, the individual surface minor irrigation schemes having CCA of 20 hectare and cluster of MI schemes within radius of 5 km. having total CCA of 50 hectare benefitting tribal areas, drought prone areas, desert prone areas and Left Wing Extremists Affected area will be eligible for assistance under AIBP. 2. TERMS OF FUNDING For MMI and SMI projects, the central assistance (CA) will be in the form of central grant which will be as follows: Sl. No. Component Percentage of Central Grant Category New Funding pattern of XII Plan 1 Ongoing and new (a) Ongoing and New 90% (yet to be included projects of Special in AIBP) Major and Category (SC) State Medium irrigation (MMI) projects under (b) Ongoing and New 90% AIBP Projects of DDP areas of Special Category States (a) Ongoing and New 25% projects of Non- special category (NSC) State (General Category State) May be enhanced upto 50% for New projects subject to the condition that States actually carry out water sector reforms. (b)Ongoing Projects of 75% Special areas of General Category States (c) New Projects of 75% Special areas of General Category States (d) Ongoing Projects of 25% DDP areas of General Category States (e) New Projects of DDP 75%
areas of General Category States 2 On-going and new (a) Ongoing and New 90% Surface Minor projects of Special Irrigation (MI) Category (SC) State schemes (b) Ongoing projects of 90% Non-special category (NSC) State (c) New projects of 75% Non-special category (NSC) State 3. Ongoing National (a) Special Category 90% Projects (SC) State (b) Non-special 90% category (NSC) State (a) Special Category 90% New National (SC) State projects (b) Non-special 75% category (NSC) State 3. MODE OF DISBURSEMENT During a financial year, the sanctioned grant will be released in two installments. (i) For projects receiving upto 50% CA: 90% (as 1st Installment) after release of atleast of 50% of State Share. The balance 10% (2nd Installment) after obtaining the Utilization Certificate (UC) of minimum of 50% of CA released earlier and (ii) For projects receiving higher than 50 % CA: - 50% (1st Installment) after the State Releases its full Share. The balance 50% (2nd Installment) after obtaining the Utilization Certificate (UC) of minimum of 50% of CA released earlier.
ANNEXURE-II DETAILS OF CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED TO MAJOR/MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECT UNDER AIBP AFTER MODIFICATION OF GUIDELINES OF AIBP FOR XIITH PLAN Name of Project State CA released in Rs Cr. SaryuNahar UP 380.7500
Annexure III CENTRAL ASSISTANCE RELEASED TO SURFACE MINOR IRRIGATION SCHEMES UNDER AIBP AFTER MODIFICATION OF GUIDELINES OF AIBP FOR XIITH PLAN
s.No. State No. of ongoing/new MI schemes Grant released (Rs. in Crore)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 92 ongoing 9.85
2 Assam 626 ongoing 270.9024 119 new 95.7015
3 Manipur 165 ongoing 17.27 4 Meghalaya 83 new 61.44 5 Nagaland 155 new 50.4096 6 Uttarakhand 651 new 94.0185 7 Chhattisgarh 49 new 88.432 8 Madhya Pradesh 200 new 300.00
9 Karnataka 72 ongoing 19.16 132 new 10.7588
FUNDS TO HIMACHAL PRADESH 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3555 SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether it is a fact that the approval and release of funds for 44 minor irrigation schemes under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) 2012-13 and Sidhata medium irrigation project in Himachal Pradesh are lying pending; (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the time since when the release of funds is pending along with the details of the dates on which the Union Government has been requested by the State Government to release funds required for these schemes; (c) the present status of these projects; and (d) the time by which the funds are likely to be released to State Government for the said projects and if not, the reasons therefor? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (d) A proposal of 44 new Minor Irrigation Schemes of Himachal Pradesh was received in October, 2013 for funding under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP). The comments of MoWR were conveyed to State Government and revised proposal was submitted for 39 MI schemes on 10.1.2014 for funding under AIBP by State Government. For Sidhata Medium Irrigation Project an expenditure of Rs.95.3173 crore has been incurred against latest estimate cost of Rs.95.29 crore upto December 2013. Govt. of Himachal Pradesh State has intimated to Central Water Commission, that ‘no’ Central assistance under AIBP is required for the Sidhata Medium Irrigation Project during 2013-14 and the project is scheduled to be completed by February 2014. CAUVERY MANAGEMENT BOARD 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3566 SHRI C. RAJENDRAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has set up a Cauvery Management Board; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) if not, the time by which it is likely to be constituted; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to resolve this issue permanently at the earliest? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)to (d) As per the order dated 10.05.2013 in I.A. No. 5/2012 in Civil Appeal No. 2456 of 2007 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Ministry of Water Resources has constituted a pro tem Supervisory Committee to implement Final Order and Decision dated 5th February, 2007 of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT). Further appropriate actions are being taken by the Ministry of Water Resources in consultation with the concerned Ministries to set up Cauvery Management Board. NILWANDE DAM 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3589 SHRI WAKCHAURE BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the `Nilwande` dam is under construction in Maharashtra; (b) if so, the time since when it is under construction and the expenditure incurred thereon as on date; (c) the reasons for delay in completion of the dam; and (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government to complete construction of the said dam? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) & (b) Maharashtra Government has reported that Nilwande dam is under construction since 1993. Total Expenditure incurred on dam components upto January, 2014 is Rs. 459.22 crore. (c) As reported by State Government, frequent agitations and stopping the work by Project Affected Persons (PAP) for their various demand e.g. 1) Land acquisition compensation, ii) Resettlement & Rehabilitation works, iii) Lift Irrigation Scheme on reservoir for tribal area etc., have led to the delay in the construction work. (d) The responsibility of completion of construction of dams rests with the Government of Maharashtra. As reported by the project authorities, PAPs’ demands are fulfilled now, and they plan to complete the construction of dam by June, 2014. GROUND WATER CONSERVATION 13th February, 2014
LSQ 3595 SHRI JEETENDRA SINGH BUNDELA SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- to the reply given to SQ No. 239 dated 06.02.2014 on‘‘Conservation of Ground Water` and State: (a) whether the Government has taken up the issue with the States/UTs which have not yet enacted legislation on the basis of the Model Bill circulated by the Government; and (b) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (b) Ministry of Water Resources(MoWR) had circulated a Model Bill to all the States/ Union Territories to regulate and control development and management of ground water. MoWR is regularly pursuing the matter at various levels with all the States/UTs which have not enacted legislation to ‘Regulate and Control the Development and Management of Ground Water’ on the basis of the ‘Model Bill’. This issue has been taken up with the Chief Ministers/ Administrators of concerned States/ Union Territories by the Union Minister, MoWR as also at the level of Secretary, MoWR. INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3598 SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR MAJHI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether a Special Committee for inter-linking of rivers was constituted by the Government in the past; (b) if so, the details in this regard; (c) whether the said committee has submitted any report to the Government; (d) if so, the details of the recommendations made therein; and (e) the details of action taken so far by the Government on those recommendations? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)& (b) Supreme Court vide their judgment in a Writ Petition (Civil) on Networking of Rivers (Interlinking of rivers) had directed that the Ken-Betwa inter-linking project be taken up for implementation at the first instance and the progress obtaining be placed bi-annually before the Cabinet. The Supreme Court had also directed constitution of Special Committee under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister for Water Resources for carrying forward the inter-linking of rivers programme. (C) No Madam (d) & (e) Do not arise in view of (c) above.
RAIN WATER HARVESTING 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3603 SHRI AVTAR SINGH BHADANA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether some State Governments have requested for providing assistance to implement the rain water harvesting schemes in their States; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the funds provided by the Union Government to those States during the year 2011-12, Statewise THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) As per information available in this Ministry, proposals from three State Governments namely Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for providing assistance to implement rainwater harvesting schemes in their States were received. These proposals could not be considered as these proposals were received during the year 2012-13 i.e., in the XII Five Year Plan. During the XII Plan, a State Sector scheme on “Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge of Groundwater” was proposed, which was not approved. Hence, no scheme on rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge is under execution in the XII Plan. (b) Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), under the Ministry of Water Resources had received 298 project proposals from 24 States for implementation of Demonstrative Artificial Recharge and Rain Water Harvesting under the scheme of ‘Ground Water Management & Regulation’ during the XI plan. Out of the 298 project proposals received, 133 projects from 21 States were sanctioned. State-wise details of projects received, sanctioned during the XI Plan and funds provided to these states during the year 2011-12 is given at Annexure.
Annexure Annexure referred to in reply to Part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Q.No. 3603 to be answered on 13.02.2014 regarding “Rain Water Harvesting” asked by Shri Avtar Singh Bhadana:
S. No.
Name of States/UTs Status of Project Proposals (XI Plan) Funds Released in 2011-12
(`Rs In Lakhs) Received Sanctioned Sanctioned Cost
16 Mizoram 8 0 0.00 0.00 17 Nagaland 21 2 224.14 141.34 18 Orissa 14 14 464.36 325.04 19 Punjab 3 3 260.33 56.62 20 Rajasthan 98 49 404.777 235.06 21 Sikkim 1 0 0.00 0.00 22 Tamil Nadu 4 4 526.35 112.61 23 Uttar Pradesh 4 4 3286.23 1269.49 24 West Bengal 2 1 111.09 33.33 TOTAL 298 133 9987.45 4015.66 STORAGE FOR FLOODS 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3617 DR P. VENUGOPAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) Whether more water storage facilities are needed to check floods like the one that happened in mid June last year in Uttarakhand; (b) If so, the details thereof; (c) Whether the committee set up by the Government in this regard has submitted its report; (d) If so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government on the recommendations of the committee? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)and (b) Yes, Madam. Reservoirs can moderate the intensity and the timing of the incoming flood. They store the water during the period of high discharges in the rivers and release it after the critical high flow situation is over. In India 4839 large dams / reservoirs with live storage capacity of 253 Billion Cubic Metre (BCM) have been constructed so far and another 348 large dams with live storage capacity of 58 BCM are under various stages of construction. (c)and (d) Yes, Madam. The Ministry of Water Resources had constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Ganga Flood Control Commission (GFCC) to find the causes for severe destruction in Uttarakhand due to flood and erosion during June, 2013. The Committee has submitted its report with specific recommendations inter-alias on the need for the storage projects for flood management. The report of the above Committee has been forwarded to the Government of Uttarakhand for implementation. (e) Flood Management is a State subject for which appropriate schemes are formulated and implemented by the concerned State Government as per the priority within the State. WATER IN CANALS 13th February, 2014
LSQ 3633 SHRI IJYARAJ SINGH SMT RATNA SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has made any provisions to ensure the supply of adequate quantity of water in the canals in order to provide irrigation facility to the farmers on time in the country; (b) if so, the name of the agency which has been assigned the task of monitoring the implementation of the said provisions; (c) whether the functioning of the said agency was reviewed by the Government and if so, the details and the outcome thereof and the steps being taken by the Government thereon; and (d) whether the Union Government has any information on cleaning of canals in Pratapgarh region of Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Irrigation Projects are taken up by the State Governments according to their own requirements and priorities. The role of Union Government is promotional and catalytic. However, for every Major/ Inter State Medium Irrigation Project, prior to its Investment Clearance by Planning Commission, the project is considered by the Technical Advisory Committee of Ministry of Water Resources. At that time, the water availability envisaged in the project is examined to ensure that the project is generally able to ensure the supply of adequate quantity of water in the canals. (b) The onus lies on the irrigation project owners, which in most cases are the Water Resources Department of the State Govt. concerned, to monitor the implementation of the said provisions. (c) In view of (a) and (b) above, question does not arise. (d) Ministry of Water Resources does not maintain such information. Cleaning of canals is done by State authorities based upon their requirements and conveniences. SCARCITY OF WATER 13th Februyary, 2014 LSQ 3642 SHRI UDAY SINGH ALIAS PAPPU SINGH SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has worked out any strategy to deal with inefficient water consumption particularly keeping in view the forecast of acute water shortage in the country by 2050; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps proposed to be taken to implement the same; (c) whether the Union Government proposes to have detailed discussions with the State Governments and to find out a mechanism to deal with the impending water crisis; and
(d) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) & (b) The average annual water availability for the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1121 BCM, comprising of 690 BCM surface water and 431 BCM of replenishable ground water. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (NCIWRD), in its report in 1999, assessed that the annual water requirement by the year 2025 and 2050 will be about 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively. Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management to ensure sustainability of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments through various schemes and programmes. Government of India has launched the National Water Mission with the objective of ‘conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management’. One of the Goals of National Water Mission is ‘increasing water use efficiency by 20%’. Further, Government of India has formulated the National Water Policy, 2012 wherein several recommendations have been made for conservation, development and management of water resources in the country. Copies of the National Water Policy, 2012 have been forwarded to all State Governments/UTs and concerned Ministries/Departments of Central Government for appropriate action. (c) & (d) Consultations with representatives of State Governments are periodically held at various Conferences/Meetings including meetings of National Water Resources Council and National Water Board, etc. to discuss the problems associated with the water sector and measures needed to resolve them. The Central Government has also constituted a National Forum of Water Resources/Irrigation Ministers of States for sharing of ideas, facilitating support to new and innovative ideas and evolving consensus for better water governance in the country. Further, the National Water Mission, Ministry of Water Resources has requested State Governments/UTs for creation of State Water Missions for successfully implementing Mission objectives and to consider aligning the programmes and schemes of the State in the Water Sector with the goals of the National Water Mission. WATER AS A HUMAN RIGHT 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3659 SHRI ASHOK TANWAR SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has prioritized water security in its common minimum programme and if so, the details thereof; (b) the extent to which the water security has been achieved; (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to declare water as a basic human right;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Augmenting the availability of water for utilization to meet the increasing demands on water through various measures viz creation of storages, increasing water use efficiency and arresting declining ground water levels in over-exploited areas; providing drinking water to all sections in urban and rural areas, augmenting the availability of drinking water sources are some of the priority issues in the water sector. (b) The average annual water availability for the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographic, hydrological and other constraints, the utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1121 BCM, comprising of 690 BCM surface water and 431 BCM of replenishable ground water. The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (NCIWRD), in its report in 1999, assessed that the annual water requirement by the year 2025 and 2050 will be about 843 BCM and 1180 BCM respectively. Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management to ensure sustainability of water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments through various schemes and programmes. As a result of the efforts of the Central and State Governments, the total live storage capacity of about 253.388 Billion Cubic Meters has been created in the country. (c) to (e) The National Water Policy, 2012 has inter-alia made the following recommendations relating to water security and treating water as a basic amenity:- # Water needs to be managed as a common pool community resource held, by the state, under public trust doctrine to achieve food security, support livelihood, and ensure equitable and sustainable development for all. # Safe Water for drinking and sanitation should be considered as pre-emptive needs, followed by high priority allocation for other basic domestic needs (including needs of animals), achieving food security, supporting sustenance agriculture and minimum eco-system needs. Available water, after meeting the above needs, should be allocated in a manner to promote its conservation and efficient use etc. SONATTI LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT 13th Febrary, 2014 LSQ 3685 SHRI N.DHARAM SINGH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government of Karnataka seeking approval for Sonatti lift irrigation project; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Union Government thereon? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)to (b) No project proposal of Government of Karnataka named as ‘Sonatti Lift Irrigation Project’ has been received in Central Water Commission (CWC). However, a project of Karnataka namely ‘Sonthi Lift Irrigation Scheme’ was received in CWC in December, 2012.
Proposed Sonthi Lift Irrigation Scheme seeks to benefit a culturable command area of about 16,000 ha in Gulbarga and Yadgir districts of Karnataka by utilising 4.00 TMC of water. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.600 crore at 2012-13 price level. The State Government is yet to submit the revised proposal. Further, the State Government has also not yet submitted the mandatory environment clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forest and Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) clearance from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. RAVI BEAS WATER TO HIMACHAL PRADESH 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3699 SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has implemented the directions regarding supply of Ravi-Beas water to Himachal Pradesh; (b) if not, whether the Union Government proposes to issue fresh instructions for quick implementation of the same to BBMB; and (c) if so, the details thereof? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)to(c) As informed by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), the decision of Government of India dated 17.05.1984 was implemented up to the year 2009 by booking 25 Cusecs (Cs) of the utilization of Himachal Pradesh to Punjab’s account of Ravi-Beas waters. Thereafter, the Government of Rajasthan raised an issue insisting upon booking of actual (i.e. 102 Cs at present as per annual average) water utilization of Himachal Pradesh to Punjab’s account of Ravi-Beas waters instead of common pool. This issue has not been resolved by the party states so far. DAM ON YAMUNA 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3701 SHRI SURENDRA SINGH NAGAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government proposes to construct dams on river Yamuna; and (b) if so, the details thereof, location and State-wise? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) and (b) : The Union Government does not propose to construct any dam on river Yamuna. However, agencies of Govt. of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh propose to construct dams on river Yamuna, details for which are provided below:
S. No. Name of the Project Location State Implementing Agency 1. Renuka Dam Project Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Power district Corporation Limited (HPPCL) 2. Kishau Multipurpose Dehradun Uttarakhand A Joint Venture of Project District Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam limited (UJVNL) and Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) is envisaged by the two States. 3. Lakkhwar Multipurpose Dehradun Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Project District Nigam limited (UJVNL) These projects are included under the scheme of National Projects. The scheme of National Projects was introduced by Government of India in the year 2008, and is continuing in 12th Plan. These projects envisage benefits for irrigation/ hydro power/ flood moderation. As per the Guidelines of National Projects, the projects are eligible for central assistance/ grant of the balance project cost (cost of work) of irrigation and drinking water components of the project. Hydro-power component is not funded under the Scheme of National Projects. AUGMENTATION OF WATER SUPPLY 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3702 SHRI P.R. NATARAJAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has given its approval for augmentation of water supply along NH-67 (from Km. 291/ 000 to Km. 332/600) in Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (c) Government of Tamil Nadu has informed that Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had recommended granting permission to Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board to lay the pipeline along NH-67 by relaxing the existing guidelines as a special case due to no land is available for laying pipelines, as the entire stretch is almost covered by buildings and houses. However, the National Highways Authority of India has not found it feasible to accord permission to the TWAD Board for laying the pipeline. NORMS FOR AIBP 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3723 SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV
SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Centre has constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to review the Water Resources project proposals to relax norms for the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) for speedier completion of water projects and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there is any difference among various departments and Ministries in regard to relaxation of norms for AIBP projects/and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there is any proposal to include Extension, Renovation and Modernisation of minor irrigation projectsin the plan and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the comments of the State Governments have been sought therefor and if so, the views of the States in this regard; and (e) the steps taken by the Centre to complete on-going/sanctioned projects within the scheduled time/revise time? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (b) As per information available with Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), no Group of Ministers (GoM) has been constituted to relax the norms of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), which had been approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in September 2013. The CCEA approved the continuation of AIBP Scheme during 12th Plan, with certain policy changes, duly taking into consideration the views of the concerned Departments / Ministries. (c) Presently there is no proposal to include ERM of minor irrigation projects in the 12th Plan. (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above. (e) Review meetings are held by CWC and MoWR to monitor the physical and financial progress of the projects. The projects are also monitored by Field Offices of CWC. The bottle necks involved in the projects are brought to the notice of project authorities/State Governments. PLANNING FOR IRRIGATION 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3729 SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the country is moving towards aridity where extremities are increasing and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to reclassify the climatic conditions in the country which would aid the planning process and help in allocation of funds to various mega water projects of the Government and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether some regions which receive more rain fall at present might no longer need that much irrigation, while regions that are showing declining rainfall, like Odisha and Chhattisgarh, might need more irrigation; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action being taken by the Government thereon? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) The “Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment (INCCA) Report #2, Climate Change and India: A 4x4 Assessment: A Sectoral and Regional Analysis for 2030s” of the Ministry of Environment and Forests observes that there is an increase in the drought development in those areas of various regions that have either a projected decrease in precipitation or an enhanced level of evapotranspiration in the 2030s. (b) Ministry of Water Resources has no proposal to reclassify the climate conditions in the country. (b) & (d) Irrigation would continue to be required to mitigate the temporal and spatial variation in rainfall to fulfill crop water requirement throughout the country including Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Developing irrigation facilities are continuous efforts of the Central and State Governments. State Governments undertake several measures in this regard. Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Governments by way of technical and financial assistance through schemes and programmes viz. Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) and Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies. AMMONIA IN RIVER WATER 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3748 SHRI VIRENDRA KUMAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether there is any shortage of potable water in the country due to the increase in the level of ammonia in river water and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to take any special measures to address the said issue of shortage of potable water shortage in the country; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Water supply is a State subject. Other than the information about complaint received in Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) about apparent increase in Ammonia level at upstream of Wazirabad effecting the water supply in Delhi, the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) is not aware of any other report from States on the said account. (b)&(c) Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has informed that the raw water for Wazirabad and Chandrawal Water Treatment Plants(WTPs) is lifted from Wazirabad pond by DJB for supply of potable water to Delhi. Any pollution in river water upstream therefore impacts upon availability of potable water in Delhi. Further, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation(MoDW&S) has also informed that the States have not reported ground water contamination due to Ammonia. In the urban areas, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) provides assistance through Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) and Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT). (d) Does not arise in view of above.
INTERLINKING OF RIVERS 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3752 SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL PROF RAMSHANKAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding linking of rivers in the country is under consideration of the Supreme Court; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the position of the Government in this regard as submitted before the Supreme Court? THE HON’BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)to (c) No Madam, Supreme Court in its judgement dated 27.02.2012 has disposed off all application (including independent PIL) in Writ Petition (CIVIL) No. 512 of 2002 on Networking of Rivers (Interlinking of rivers) along with Writ Petition (Civil) No. 668 of 2002. FALL M RESERVOIR LEVEL 13th February, 2014 LSQ 3765 SHRI MODUGULA VENUGOPALA REDDY Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether there is a fall in the water levels in the reservoirs due to weak monsoon; (b) if so, the details of the reservoirs along with their locations and storage capacities as compared to 2009 levels; (c) whether water is being discharged into the sea and going waste, resulting in drop in storage capacity; (d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the corrective steps being taken by the Government in coordination with the States to improve water levels in reservoirs/water bodies?
THE HON`BLE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) & (b) Central Water Commission monitors live storage status of 85 reservoirs in the country on weekly basis and issues Weekly Reservoir Bulletin normally on every Thursday.
As on 30.09.2009 i.e., at the end of monsoon-2009, the live storage available in these reservoirs was 90.789 BCM which was 60% of the live storage capacity of these reservoirs. As on 30.09.2013, the live storage available in these reservoirs was 126.762 BCM which was 82% of live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The storage of 2013 at the end of monsoon was much better than corresponding period of the year 2009. There are, however 16 reservoirs in which storage at the end of monsoon was lesser than corresponding period of year 2009. The detail of these reservoirs is annexed. (c)&(d) Water released from reservoirs is regulated for specific purposes like irrigation. power generation etc and is not a waste. (e) Water is a state subject in the State List at entry number 17 of List-II in Seventh Schedule of the Constitution and reservoir operation/maintenance is in the ambit of the State Governments. Ministry of Water Resources issues only advisories for judicious use of available water in the reservoirs in case of scarcity conditions. Annexure referred to in respect of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.3765 for answer on 13.02.2014 Details of reservoirs having less storage at the end of monsoon,2013 as compared to 2009. SN Name of the
reservoir Name of the State
Live storage capacity in
BCM
Live Storage as on 30.09.2009
% Live storage as on 30.09.2013
BCM %age of Live storage
capacity
BCM %age of Live storage
capacity 1 Srisailam AP 8.288 8.175 99 6.042 73 2 Maithon Jharkhand 0.471 0.471 100 0.393 83 Konar Jharkhand 0.176 0.165 94 0.146 83 3 Tilaiya Jharkhand 0.142 0.142 100 0.065 46 4 Bhadar Gujarat 0.188 0.086 46 0.019 10 5 Damanganga Gujarat 0.502 0.47 94 0.047 9 6 Tungabhadra Karnataka 3.276 2.947 90 2.844 87 7 Ghatprabha Karnataka 1.391 1.391 100 1.237 89 8 Narayanpur Karnataka 0.863 0.856 99 0.731 85 9 Hemavathy Karnataka 0.927 0.912 98 0.900 97 10 Harangi Karnataka 0.220 0.218 99 0.211 96 11 Vanivilas Sagar Karnataka 0.802 0.117 15 0.058 7 12 Gerusoppa Karnataka 0.130 0.127 98 0.119 92 13 Gandhisagar MP 6.827 1.339 20 0.586 9 14 Barna MP 0.456 0.445 98 0.405 89 15 Upper Tapi MH 0.255 0.255 100 0.229 90 16 Mayurakshi WB 0.48 0.327 68 0.252 53 DEVELOPMENT OF GROUND WATER 20th February, 2014 LSQ *390 SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the World Bank has suggested various measures for development of ground water;
(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government on the measures suggested by the World Bank; (d) whether certain international for a on ground water have also suggested various steps for sustainable development of ground water; and (e) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.390 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.02.2014 IN LOK SABHA REGARDING “DEVELOPMENT OF GROUND WATER” ASKED BY SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJI AND SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL, HON’BLE M.Ps, LOK SABHA: (a) to (e) The World Bank has undertaken a study and technical assistance initiative on Ground Water Management in India with the objectives of identifying management strategies for promoting sustainable groundwater use in the heavily groundwater dependent States of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Based on the outcome of the study, the World Bank has brought out the report “Deep Wells and Prudence: Towards Pragmatic Action for Addressing Groundwater Over-exploitation in India” in the year 2010. The report has suggested a number of measures like an increase in water tariffs in urban settings; reducing crop water requirements as well as non-beneficial evapo-transpiration from fields in agricultural settings; conjunctive use of surface and groundwater in specific areas; groundwater recharge enhancement to manage over-exploitation of groundwater in the Country etc. Several reports by international organizations such as United Nations International Children`s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Food & Agriculture Organization(FAO), UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) etc. have mentioned about ground water related issues and challenges in the Country, which, inter-alia, include measures to be taken for sustainable development and management of ground water. Government of India promotes water conservation measures in the Country by supplementing the efforts of the State Governments for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources by way technical and financial support through its various schemes. Steps taken by the Central Government include: (i) Extending technical and financial support to States/UTs under schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme; Command Area Development and Water Management; Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies for conservation of water resources in the Country. (ii) Preparation of a Master Plan for artificial recharge to ground water in the Country by Central Ground Water Board, under the Ministry of Water Resources. (iii) Setting up of National Water Mission with the objective of, inter-alia, conservation of water resources. (iv) Circulation of a Model Bill by the Ministry of Water Resources to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation, development and conservation; (v) Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) constituted under the Section 3(3) of The Environment protection Act, 1986, has notified 162 areas in the Country where withdrawal of ground water for the purpose other than drinking is prohibited.
(vi) Advisory by CGWA to all the Chief Secretaries of the States and Administrators of the Union Territories, having ‘Over-exploited’ blocks, to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rainwater harvesting. (vii) The Central Scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation, under implementation during XII Plan, inter-alia, envisages participatory management of groundwater involving Panchayati Raj Institutions, local communities, NGOs and other stakeholders for ensuring sustainable management of groundwater resources in the Country etc. FUNDS FOR RAJASTHAN FEEDER CANAL 20th February, 20134 LSQ 4234 SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the reasons for not starting the work on the Rajasthan feeder canal;and (b) the action taken by the Government thereon? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)&(b) Irrigation being a State subject the irrigation projects are planned, executed and maintained by State Governments depending on their priorities. On the request of Government of Punjab the project was included under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) serviced by Ministry of Water Resources, and central assistance to the extent of Rs. 105.84 crore have been released under AIBP in the year 2010-11 for the same. The reason forwarded by Govt. of Punjab for not starting work on relining of Rajasthan Feeder Canal is that, the work on this project is to be taken up simultaneously with Relining of Sirhind Feeder Canal, as they have a common bank. Government of Punjab have informed that due to paucity of funds for taking up work for Sirhind Feeder Canal, the work on Rajasthan Feeder Canal could not be taken up. The proposal submitted by Government of Punjab for release of fund under AIBP to Sirhind Feeder Canal had certain deficiencies with regard to modified guidelines of AIBP during 12th Plan, which has been informed to Government of Punjab. The Government of Punjab has separately requested Planning Commission, Government of India, for release of additional Central Assistance to Sirhind Feeder Canal Project. The issue is being addressed by Planning Commission. SHALLOW RIVER BED 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4243 SHRI RAMASHANKAR RAJBHAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government is aware that the river beds of most of the rivers are becoming shallow day by day and as a result of which they easily get flooded and cause loss of life and property during rainy season and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to deepen the bed of various rivers in the country; (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Agradation and degradation of river beds is a natural phenomena in alluvial rivers. Siltation in rivers reduces their carrying capacity which is also one of the causes for over topping of banks of the rivers. A Committee headed by Dr.B.K. Mittal former Chairman, Central Water Commission (CWC) had studied the aspect of siltation pattern in few rivers in India and concluded that siltation is not pronounced and alarming. (b) and (c) Deepening of river beds in general by dredging is not an economically viable solution due to associated problems of high cost of maintenance, disposal of excavated earth and non-sustainability of the measures of the de-siltation. The schemes for de- siltation are formulated by the State Governments based on the priority within the States and Government of India provides support which is advisory in nature. However, based on the model studies, only the Government of West Bengal has undertaken de-siltation measures on rivers South Saraswati, Kaliaghai-Kapaleswari-Baghai, Ghatal area, river Ichhamati and improvement of extension of Bani Kantha Khal. (c) Does not arise in view of reply parts (b) and (c). ANTI SEA EROSION 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4264 SHRI N. PEETHAMBARA KURUP Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the State Government of Kerala for anti-sea erosion work during the last three years; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the funds allocated by the Union Government during each of the last three years and the current year; and (d) the details of work undertaken by the Kerala Government so far? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) and (b) Yes, Madam, a project namely “Construction of series of Groynes to combat Sea Erosion in Kerala Coast“ having estimated cost of Rs.750.00 crore was received from the Government of Kerala in Central Water Commission (CWC) in April 2012. The project report was examined by CWC and advice on techno-economic aspects had been sent to the State Government of Kerala in May, 2012 for necessary amendment. (c) No funds have been released by Government of India so far, for above project.
(d) Does not arise in view of reply under part (a) and (b). IRRIGATION IN KARNATAKA 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4267 SHRI B. Y. RAGHAVENDRA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the Government of Karnataka seeking approval for small irrigation projects; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Centre has taken any steps to examine the proposals; and (d) if so, the reaction of the Union Government thereto? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) To (d) Water being a state subject, all (MI) schemes including revival of water bodies (CCA upto 2000 ha) as a whole are formulated, investigated, funded and implemented by the State government as per their own priorities. Governments of India do not approve the minor irrigation projects/revival of water bodies. However, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to the states for the planning and implementation of schemes. Govt. of India also provides financial assistance to the states for implementation of minor irrigation projects/revival of water bodies under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)/RRR in Non-Special Category States like Karnataka as per the approved guidelines. Ministry of Water Resources also provides funds to the states for revival of water bodies under RRR. The details of surface MI schemes included, completed and funds released to Karnataka so far under AIBP are given in Annexure-I and details of water bodies included, completed and funds released to Karnataka so far under RRR are given in Annexure-II.
Annexure-I LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4267 FOR 20.02.2014 Status of MI schemes of Karnataka under AIBP
(Rs. In crore) S.No. No. of MI
schemes included
Estimated cost
Potential Planned
(in’000ha)
No. of MI schemes
completed
Potential created
(in’000ha)
Grant released
1 621 818.6112 62.769 361 32.020 397.0116
Annexure-II Status of Water Bodies of Karnataka under RRR
(Rs. In crore) S.No. No. of MI
schemes Estimated cost Potential
Planned No. of MI schemes
Grant released
included (in’000ha) completed 1 427 232.77 81.8219 423 199.02
STUDY BY NGRI 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4273 SHRI KACHHADIA NARANBHAI Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government is aware of the study of the premier National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) which reveals that groundwater in Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai,along with several other Northern cities is declining at a rapid pace; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; (c) whether any steps are being taken/ proposed to be taken by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) to trace new aquifers using heliborne electromagnetic techniques in various parts of the country; and (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT wise MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad has informed that one of their Scientist, in an interview with a Reporter of The Times of India, had stated that “ground water level in Hyderabad is declining at a rapid pace and more or less similar situation is prevailing in many big cities like New Delhi, Mumbai”. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the Ministry of Water Resources, monitors ground water level on regional basis four times a year through a network of observation wells located all over the Country. Based on data analysis of last 3 years, decline has not been observed in ground water levels in Mumbai and Chennai. Declining trends were observed in the range of 0.14 to 0.77 metre (m) /year in Hyderabad, 0.01 to more than 2 m/year in Delhi and 0.015 to 3.9m/year in Ahmedabad. (b) The Central Government promotes various water conservation measures in the Country by supplementing efforts of State Governments for sustainable development, augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources. Steps taken by the Central Government include: (i) Extending technical and financial support to States/UTs under schemes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme; Command Area Development and Water Management; Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies for conservation of water resources in the Country. (ii) CGWB has prepared a Master Plan for artificial recharge to ground water in the Country. (iii) Setting up of National Water Mission with the objective of, inter-alia, conservation of water resources. (iv) Circulation of a Model Bill by the Ministry of Water Resources to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact ground water legislation for its regulation, development and conservation; (v) Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) constituted under the Section 3(3) of The Environment Act, 1986 has notified 162 areas in the Country where withdrawal of ground water for the purpose other than drinking is prohibited.
(vi) Advisory by CGWA to all the Chief Secretaries of the States and Administrators of the Union Territories, having ‘Over-exploited’ blocks, to take measures to promote/adopt artificial recharge to ground water/ rainwater harvesting. (vii) The Central Scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation, under implementation during XII Plan, inter-alia, envisages participatory management of groundwater involving Panchayati Raj Institutions, local communities, NGOs and other stakeholders for ensuring sustainable management of groundwater resources in the Country etc. (c) & (d) During 2012-13, CGWB has undertaken a Pilot Project on Aquifer Mapping in Six areas in the States of Maharashtra (part of Nagpur district), Rajasthan (parts of Dausa and Jaisalmer districts), Bihar (part of Patna district), Karnataka (part of Tumkur district) and Tamilnadu (part of Cuddalore district) using advanced geophysical techniques including Heliborne Transient Electromagnetic technique to test the efficacy of technologies in mapping of aquifers in different hydro-geological terrain. AIBP IN CAUVERY BASIN 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4292 SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL SHRI D.K.SURESH Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the irrigation projects taken up under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in Karnataka; (b) whether the Government is aware that none of the projects under AIBP was taken up in the region where river Cauvery flows even though this region faces frequent droughts;and (c) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps being taken thereon? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) The details of the Major/Medium Irrigation Projects taken up under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) in Karnataka State are annexed. (b) & (c) Irrigation being a State subject the irrigation projects are planned executed and maintained by State Governments depending on their priorities. On the request of Government of Karnataka, 16 Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects were included under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP). Out of the above, 5 MMI Projects have been completed and 11 MMI Projects are ongoing. The Votehole Irrigation Project of Karnataka in Cauvery Basin included under AIBP has been completed. Presently there is no ongoing MMI project under AIBP in Cauvery Basin in the State of Karnataka. Apart from the above, 621 Surface Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes of Karnataka has been taken up under AIBP. State Government has reported that out of 621 MI Schemes, 361 MI Schemes have been completed. Four MI Projects have been taken up under AIBP in Mysore district through which river Cauvery flows, out of which works on 3 MI Schemes has been completed and on one MI Scheme work has not yet been started. As per Guidelines of AIBP, priorities are also given to those projects which are benefiting Tribal and Drought Prone Area.
Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to Unstarred Question No. 4292 for reply on 20.02.2014 regarding 'AIBP in Cauvery Basin'. DETAILS OF MAJOR MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECTS INCLUDED UNDER AIBP IN THE STATE OF KARNATAKA SL No NAME OF THE PROJECT STATUS
1 UKP Stage-I Ongoing 2 Malprabha Ongoing 3 Karanja Ongoing 4 UKP Stage-II Ongoing 5 Varahi Project Ongoing 6 Dudhganga Interstate project Ongoing 7 Mod. Of Bhadra Ongoing 8 Hippargi Project Ongoing 9 Resto & Renov of Bheemasamudra Tank Ongoing
TEESTA RIVER 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4294 SHRI AJAY KUMAR Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether any progress has been made to reach an agreement with Bangladesh on sharing of Teesta River Water; and (b) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) & (b) Government of India has been in discussion with Government of Bangladesh to have an Agreement on sharing of common rivers including Teesta river on equitable and fair basis. During the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to Dhaka, Bangladesh in September 2011, both the Prime Ministers, welcomed the progress and directed the concerned officials to conclude the agreement at the earliest. Subsequently, discussion has also been held at various bilateral forums time to time with Bangladesh in this regard. Union Government has also discussed all points involved therein with the Government of West Bengal at appropriate levels and endeavour of the Government is to arrive at an agreement on Teesta on a fair and equitable basis which is acceptable to all the parties concerned and which protects the interest of all stake holders. WULLAR BARRAGE PROJECT
20th February, 2014 LSQ 4313 SHRI P. VISWANATHAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has suspended work on Wullar Barrage Project; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Central Water Commission has violated any provisions of the treaty on Wullar Barrage with Pakistan; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the expected date of resumption of work and the steps taken to ensure safety and security of the project; and (e) whether Indus Water Treaty is having any provision preventing India from executing flood protection and conservation works on its rivers and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Yes, Madam. (b) to (d) Pakistan had objected to Wullar Barrage Project ( Tulbul Navigation Lock Project) in J&K. India suggested that the issue should be resolved bilaterally under the provisions of Indus Waters Treaty 1960 between India and Pakistan. India views that the project is permissible under Indus Waters Treaty 1960. However, as a measure of goodwill, the works on the project was suspended w.e.f. October 2, 1987. The project is under discussion with Pakistan as a part of Composite Dialogue. In view of that, it is not possible to stipulate any time frame for resumption of the work. The safety and security of the project comes under the purview of the Government of J&K. (e) Flood protection and other non-consumptive uses are permitted on rivers of Indus basin as per the provisions of Article III and Article IV of Indus Waters Treaty 1960. WATER LEVEL IN INDUS BASIN 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4321 SMT HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) Whether water level in the Indus Basin has been consistently receding for the last ten years; and (b) If so, the details thereof and the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to control this alarming situation? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) No, Madam. The information available does not indicate any trend that annual flow in the rivers of Indus basin is consistently receding for the last ten years.
(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above INTER STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4355 SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI DR NILESH NARAYAN RANE SHRI S. RAMASUBBU Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the present status of inter-State water disputes including Mullaperiyar and Palar Dam issues, dispute/issue-wise; (b) the steps being taken by the Union Government for the amicable settlement of all the disputes/issues in a time bound manner, dispute/issue-wise; (c) whether there is a need for the amendment of the Inter-State Water Disputes Act and the River Boards Act for time bound clarificatory/supplementary orders of tribunals on inter-State water disputes and for setting up an Inter-State River Basin Authority for overall coordination of watershed agencies under inter-State basins; (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government in this regard;and (e) the steps taken by the Government to promote integrated irrigation management solutions on the basis of river basin development? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) The status of various Inter-State water disputes which have been referred to Tribunals for conflict resolution is given below:- S.No Name of Tribunal States concerned Date of Present constitution Status 1 Ravi & Beas Water Punjab, Haryana April, 1986 Report and Tribunal and Rajasthan decision under section 5(2) given in April, 1987. A Presidential Reference in the matter is before Supreme Court and as such the matter is sub- judice.
2. Cauvery Water Kerala, Karnataka, June, 1990 Report and Disputes Tamil Nadu anddecision given Tribunal Puduchery on 5.2.2007 which was published vide Notification dated 19.2.2013. Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by party States in Hon’ble Supreme Court pending and as such the matter is sub-judice. 3. Krishna Water Karnataka, Andhra April, 2004 Report and Disputes Pradesh and decision given Tribunal-II Maharashtra on 30.12.2010. Further report given by the Tribunal on 29.11.2013. However, as per Supreme Court Order dated 16.9.2011, till further order, decision taken by the Tribunal on references filed by States and Central Government shall not be published in the official Gazette. As such, matter is sub- judice. 4. Vansadhara Water Andhra Pradesh February, 2010 Report and Disputes Tribunal & Odisha decision not given by the Tribunal.State of Odisha has filed an SLP in Supreme Court against the appointment of Justice Sri Ghulam Mohammad, Member of the Tribunal. As such matter is sub-judice. Hon’ble
Vansadhara Water Disputes Tribunal in its Order dated 17.12.2013 has directed to constitute a 3- member Protem Supervisory Flow Management and Regulation Committee on River Vansadhara to implement its Order. Ministry of Water Resources has taken a decision to implement the order. 5. Mahadayi Water Goa, Karnataka November, 2010 Report and Disputes Tribunal and Maharashtra Decision not given by the Tribunal. The issue of Mulla Periyar Dam and Palar Dam are sub-judice in the Supreme Court. Central Government has constituted a 3-member Supervisory Committee on Babhali Barrage on 24.10.2013 for implementation of the Order dated 28.2.2013 of Hon’ble Supreme Court. Action has been initiated by the Central Government as per the provisions of ISRWD Act, 1956 on the request of Government of Bihar received under Section 3 of the Act on river Sone. (b)to(d) Inter-State River Water Dispute Act, 1956 has already been amended in the year 2002 in consultation with all the State Governments whereby adjudication of water disputes by the Tribunals was made time-bound. Further, a committee was also set up by the Central Government to study the activities that are required for the optimum development of a river basin and changes that may be required in the existing River Board Act, 1956. The report of the Committee has been placed before National Forum of Ministers of Water Resources/irrigation of the States and also been sent to the concerned Central Ministries, all the States and Union Territories. (e) Several steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management to ensure sustainability of water resources, including measures for irrigation development are undertaken by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments to encourage sustainable development and efficient management of water resources through various schemes and programmes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP); Repair Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies. The Government of India has also launched National Water Mission with objective being inter-alia “conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources development and management”. DAM ON GANGA 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4366 SHRI KAPIL MUNI KARWARIYA
Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has any scheme of constructing a new dam on the Ganga river to save the areas such as Baghada, Darhari, Shivkuti, Teliyarganj, Pitambarnagar, etc. from flood; (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be constructed; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) No, Madam. (b) Does not arise. In view of reply under part (a) above. (c) The schemes for construction of dams on river Ganga are formulated by the concerned State Governments considering need of the area, terrain characteristics, compliance to Indo-Bangladesh Treaty signed in 1996 and available resources etc. WAPCOS STUDY 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4368 SHRI MANSUKHBHAI D. VASAVA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited has conducted feasibility viability study for jack wells/radium wells in Narmada district of Gujarat; (b) if so, the outcome of the works conducted in this regard; (c) whether the above outcome has been reviewed; and (d) if so, the findings of the review? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) No, Madam. (b) to(d) In view of answer to the part (a), questions do not arise. DEVELOPMENT OF YAMUNA 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4379 SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has any scheme for development of river Yamuna for the efficient use of its water; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the funds allocated, released and utilised for the purpose so far; and (d) the success achieved as a result thereof? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)&(b) For efficient use of water in Yamuna Basin where demand of water is more than availability, schemes for water conservation, rain water harvesting, ground water recharge, storage of monsoon water etc. are being taken up by various agencies in the co-basin States. Role of Ministry of Water Resources is promotional and catalytic. The schemes by Ministry of Water Resources for development of river Yamuna and for the efficient use of its water, are: 1. Storage Projects: Three Storage projects have been planned for implementation in the Upper Yamuna River Basin by the agencies of Govt. of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, details for which are provided below: S.No. Name of the Project Location State Implementing Agency i. Renuka Dam Project Sirmaur district Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) ii. Kishau Multipurpose Dehradun District Uttarakhand A Joint Venture Project of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam limited (UJVNL) and Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) is envisaged by the two States. iii. Lakkhwar Multipurpose Dehradun District Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Jal Project Vidyut Nigam limited (UJVNL) These projects are included under the scheme of National Projects which was introduced by Government of India in the year 2008, and is continuing in 12th Plan. These projects envisage benefits for irrigation/ hydro power/ flood moderation. As per the Guidelines of National Projects, the projects are eligible for central assistance/ grant of the balance project cost (cost of work) of irrigation and drinking water components of the project. Hydro-power component is not funded under the Scheme of National Projects. 2. Under existing “Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RR&R)” scheme of Ministry of Water Resources, the co-basin states of Yamuna are being encouraged to take up projects, which would augment the storage of rain/ monsoon water in the water bodies, for use during non -monsoon period. 3. Under the National Water Mission water use efficiency is being encouraged throughout the country including states in Yamuna Basin. A Workshop on identification of problem areas and constitute specific situation in the Yamuna command was held in August, 2013. Ministry has also initiated action on promoting water use efficiency
through its mass media programme. Similar action has been initiated for reduction/ recycling of waste water with Urban Supply Departments using Yamuna water. 4. A committee under Chairman, Central Ground Water Board which is under Ministry of Water Resources, was constituted for suggesting measures for enhancing rain water harvesting and ground water recharge for States in Yamuna Basin. The Committee has submitted its report in July, 2013, and the actionable points have been forwarded to the different co-basin States for implementation. The States have also been encouraged to seek funding for such projects under the existing schemes of Ministry of Water Resources, especially under RR&R scheme. 5. Efforts are also being made by Ministry of Water Resources to augment the releases downstream of Okhla in Delhi without disturbing the share of individual States, so as to regenerate flows in river Yamuna downstream of Delhi. The issue requires convergence of views between States of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, and also a reference to the High Powered Committee on river Yamuna, set up under directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. (c)&(d) So far no funds have been allocated, released or utilised by the Ministry of Water Resources for implementation of these projects. WATER SECURITY PILOT PROJECTS 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4388 SMT ANNU TANDON Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the present status of the water security pilot projects; (b) whether the Government has taken steps to augment natural water sources and aquifers as part of national water security initiatives; and (c) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has launched National Drinking Water Security pilot projects in 15 over exploited and critical blocks of the States of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in 2012. National Drinking Water Security Pilot Project comprises of four phases. The first phase is preparatory phase, the second phase consists of capacity building, survey and analysis; preparation of water security plans, the third phase consists of Implementation of sustainability Plans and finally the fourth phase consists of monitoring the improvements. Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has informed that activities under Phase 1 and Phase 2 are almost over and activities in the Phase 3 are under implementation. (c) & (c) With a view to augmenting the water resources for utilization for various purposes, viz. irrigation, domestic, industrial etc., several measures are undertaken by respective State Governments which, inter-alia, include conservation of water resources through reservoir, traditional water bodies, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge to ground water. Central Government provides technical and financial assistance to the State Governments through various schemes and programmes namely Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), and Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies etc. RIVERS IN HIMALAYAS
20th February, 2014 LSQ 4397 SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI SHRI ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) whether China had assured India that it would ensure the protection and rational use of water resources in the trans Himalayan rivers that flow to India from the upper reaches of the Himalayas on the its side and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two countries in this regard; and (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken/proposed to be taken in pursuance thereof? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) During Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Visit to China in October 2013 both side agreed to further strengthen cooperation on trans-border rivers, cooperate through the existing Expert Level Mechanism, on provision of flood-season hydrological data and emergency management, and exchange views on other issues of mutual interest. (b) Yes, Madam. (c) India and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Provision of Hydrological Information in respect of three stations namely Nugesha, Yangcun and Nuxia on Brahmaputra river in flood season in 2008 which was renewed in 2013. Further, another MoU for the provision of similar data by China to India during the flood season in respect of one station namely Tsada on Sutlej river was signed in 2005 and was renewed in 2010. During Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Visit to China in October 2013, both Governments also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Cooperation on Trans-border Rivers. The hydrological information received from Chinese side has been used for issuing advisory forecasts in the downstream areas in Indian Territory. Government of India monitors all developments on the Brahmaputra River. As a lower riparian state India has conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, including at the highest levels. India has urged China to ensure that the interests of downstream States are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas. DAMS UNDER CONSTRUCTION 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4405 SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH DR RATNA DE Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the total number of dams in each State across the country, and the details of dams lying under-utilised State-wise; (b) the reasons therefor and the action taken thereon;
(c) the details of dams under construction, the proposed completion time and the storage capacity of those dams, dam-wise; (d) the funds projected in the budget and spent so far, dam-wise during the last five years;and (e) the reasons for unspent allocations in the said period? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)&(b) As per information available, on the basis of the information provided by the State Government, the total number of completed dams in each State across the country as on 31.12.2013 is 4842, as per details at Annexure-I. A bulk of dams are owned by the State Governments. Execution, maintenance and operation of dams including utilization lies with the dam owners. The State Governments prepare operation tables of their dams for optimum utilization of reservoir storages. (c) &(d) Water being a state subject, the planning, execution, operation and maintenance of all water resources projects are carried out by the State Governments from their own resources as per their requirements and priorities. Ministry of Water Resources provides central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) to the State Governments in order to expedite completion of ongoing projects, including construction of projects having dams/ reservoirs as a component. The details of expenditure incurred during the period 2007-08 to 2011-12, storage capacity and the likely completion year as proposed by the States in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the irrigation projects having dams/barrages as a component, which are assisted under AIBP by Central Government are given at Annexure–II. (a) The reasons for unspent allocations may be attributed to various factors like land acquisition, court cases, administrative reasons, force majeure etc. as the case may be.
Annexure-1 Annexure referred to in respect of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 4405 for answer on 20.02.2014 Statement showing state wise large dams available in India as per information available ( as on 31.12.2013)
Sl.No Name of the State Total completed dams 1 2 3 1 Andaman & Nicobar Islands* 2 2 Andhra Pradesh 291 3 Arunachal Pradesh 1 4 Assam 3 5 Bihar 24 6 Chhattisgarh 243 7 Goa 5 8 Gujarat 621 9 Himachal Pradesh 13
20 Nagaland 1 21 Odisha 198 22 Punjab 14 23 Rajasthan 201 24 Sikkim 2 25 Tamil Nadu 116 26 Tripura 1 27 Uttar Pradesh 115 28 Uttarakhand 13 29 West Bengal 28 GRAND TOTAL 4842
* Union Territory (UT) Note: As per information received from states/Dam owners for National Register of Large Dams (NRLD)
Annexure-II Annexure referred to in respect of Lok Sabha unstarred question No 4405 for answer on 20.2.2014 Details of Irrigation projects having dams/Barrages as a component (showing total expenditure incurred for the period 2007-08 to 2011-12)
LOAN FROM WORLD BANK 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4407 SHRI SAMEER BHUJBAL Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:-
(a) the criteria for getting financial assistance from World Bank for water projects in the country; and (b) the financial assistance received from the World Bank for water projects and the amount spent therefrom during the last three years and the current year, State/ project-wise? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) The criteria for getting financial assistance from World Bank for water projects focuses on poverty reduction and India’s development agenda of faster and sustainable management of water resources through restoration of irrigation potential, improvement in irrigation service delivery, community participation and management of water resource projects. (b) The financial assistance received from the World Bank for water resource projects and the amount spent there from during the last three years and the current year, State / Project-wise is at Annexure. Annexure referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4407 to be answered on 20.02.2014 regarding Loan from World Bank. Project – wise financial assistance from the World Bank for Water Resource Projects and its disbursement during the last three years and the current year
(million) Name of the Project
Funding Agency
Loan Currency
Loan Amount
Disbursement for the Financial Year 2010-11
Disbursement for the Financial Year 2011-12
Disbursement for the Financial Year 2012-13
Disbursement for the Financial Year 2013-14 (upto January, 2014)
Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project (3603-IN)
IDA
XDR
83.18 3.77 1.67 2.90 3.90
Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project – Additional Financing (4709-IN)
IDA XDR 4.30
0.00 1.39 2.55 0.36
Madhya Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project (4750-IN)
IBRD USD 387.40
31.00 34.30 32.46 32.88
Maharashtra Water Sector Improvement Project (4796-IN)
Andhra Pradesh Community based Tank Management Project ( 4857-IN & 4291-IN)
IBRD IDA
USD XDR
94.50 63.0
13.68 8.98
10.89 6.98
16.84 11.02
8.51 5.62
Odisha Community Tanks Management Project (4499-IN & 7576-IN)
IBRD IDA
USD XDR
38.47 23.46
0.66 0.28
0.86 0.66
0.99 0.64
2.70 1.78
Andhra Pradesh Water Sector Improvement Project
IBRD
USD 450.60
41.13 14.65 40.95 35.70
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project @
IBRD IDA
USD XDR
175.00 115.90
0.00 0,00
0.00 0,00
0.44 3.34
0.00 0.85
West Bengal Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation Project (ADMI) (Cr. No. 5014 & Ln.No. 8090)
IBRD IDA
USD XDR
125.00 78.20
0.00 0,00
0.31 0.01
0.91 3.39
0.00 5.55
Uttar Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project Phase (5298.IN)
IDA XDR 239.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.88
*Participating States : Andhra Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Pondicherry & Punjab @Participating States: Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu IRRIGATION IN TAMIL NADU 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4422 SHRI MANICKA TAGORE SHRI A.K.S. VIJAYAN
Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the details of irrigation projects being run by the Union Government in Tamil Nadu; (b) the details of the amount demanded by the State Government and the amount allocated and issued therefor by the Union Government during the last three years and the current year; (c) whether any proposals/demands of Tamil Nadu Government related to irrigation projects are pending with the Union Government; and (d) if so, the time by which a decision is likely to be taken on the concerned proposals/demands? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a)&(b) Irrigation being a State subject, irrigation projects are planned, executed and maintained by State Governments depending on their priorities. Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governments with a view to encourage implementation of irrigation projects through various schemes and programme. Assistance is provided to the States by Union Government under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) and Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of water bodies scheme on their requests and as per the Guidelines of these schemes for their completion. During last three years, no proposal in respect of Major/Medium/Surface Minor Irrigation Projects has been received from Government of Tamil Nadu for Central Assistance (CA) under AIBP. Also during last three years, no proposal in respect of revival of water bodies has been received from Government of Tamil Nadu for Central Assistance (CA) under RRR of water bodies scheme. (c)&(d) does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above. JOINT INSPECTION 20th February, 2014 LSQ 4449 SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:- (a) the number of joint inspections carried out by the engineers of UP, Haryana and Rajasthan during the last six months to prevent the theft of Yamuna water; (b) whether any decision has been taken regarding joint patrolling to prevent unauthorised lifting of Yamuna water; and (c) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) (a) No joint inspection has been carried out by the engineers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan during the last six months to prevent the theft of Yamuna water.
(b)&(c) In the 42nd meeting of Upper Yamuna River Board held on 6th July, 2012, Rajasthan had suggested that possibility of patrolling by joint police force may be explored. However, no decision could be taken regarding joint patrolling to prevent unauthorised lifting of Yamuna water.
