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KARNATAKA NEERAVARI NIGAM LTD

Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable

Water Resources Management Investment Program ADB LOAN 3836-IND

Tranche 2: Quarterly Progress Report

April-June 2020

Project Management Unit, KISWRMIP

Project Support Consultant

SMEC International Pty. Ltd. Australia in association with

SMEC (India) Pvt. Ltd.

July 2020

Revised 7 September 2020

DOCUMENTS/REPORT CONTROL FORM

Report Name Quarterly Progress Report April-June 2020

Project Name: Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program

Project Number: 5061164

Report for: Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (KNNL)

REVISION HISTORY

Revision #

Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

1 19 July 2020 Dr. Srinivas Mudrakartha Balaji Maddikera Deepak GN and Team

Dr Srinivas Mudrakartha/ Gaurav Srivastava


2 7 September 2020

Dr. Srinivas Mudrakartha Balaji Maddikera Deepak GN and Team



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Distribution List Date Issued Number of Copies

KNNL 7 Sep 2020 10

SMEC Staff 7 Sep 2020 2

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Office Library (Hosapete) 7 Sep 2020 1

SMEC Project File 7 Sep 2020 2

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Tranche 2-Quarterly Progress Report Apr-Jun 2020

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5

2.0 KISWRMIP-MODERNIZATION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS ........................................... 7

2.1 Tranche 2-Vijayanagara Channels Irrigation System .................................................... 7

2.1.1 Project Management ................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1.2 Project Basic Data..................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1.3 Utilisation of Funds.................................................................................................................................... 12

2.1.3.1 Contract Awards........................................................................................................ 12 2.1.3.2 Disbursements .......................................................................................................... 12

2.1.4 Design and Monitoring Framework Indicators ........................................................................................... 12

2.1.5 Agreed Action Points from Aide memoire ................................................................................................. 16

2.1.6 Project 2 Deliverables ............................................................................................................................... 17

2.2 Tranche 2 VNC Modernization project ........................................................................ 18

2.2.1 VNC Modernization Works: Package 1 ..................................................................................................... 18

2.2.1.1 Physical Progress ....................................................................................................... 18 2.2.1.2 Financial Progress ..................................................................................................... 22 2.2.1.3 S Curves ..................................................................................................................... 24

2.2.2 Safeguard Monitoring ................................................................................................................................ 27

2.2.3 Risk Mitigation measures for COVID-19 ................................................................................................... 28

2.2.4 Grievance Redressal Mechanism ............................................................................................................. 28

2.2.5 Third Party Quality Assurance .................................................................................................................. 30

2.2.6 VNC Modernization Package 2 ................................................................................................................. 33

2.3 WUCS formation and strengthening activity ............................................................... 33

2.3.1 Baseline Assessment of WUCS ................................................................................................................ 34

2.3.2 Training and Capacity Building ................................................................................................................. 34

2.3.3 Run up to Registration of WUCS .............................................................................................................. 38

2.4 Sustainable Agriculture............................................................................................... 40

2.4.1 Training and Capacity Building ................................................................................................................. 41

2.4.2 System of Rice Intensification ................................................................................................................... 42

2.4.3 Revival of Traditional Crop Varieties ........................................................................... 44

2.4.3.1 Mapping for traditional seed varieties...................................................................... 44 2.4.3.2 On-farm Seed Conservation ...................................................................................... 46 2.4.3.3 Evaluation and demonstration of desi rice germplasms at ARS, Gangavathi ........... 47 2.4.3.4 Promotion of Organic Farming.................................................................................. 48

2.5 Social Management Framework and Gender Action Plan ........................................... 50

2.5.1 Gender Action Plan and Implementation .................................................................................................. 51

2.5.2 Women Sub-Committees .......................................................................................................................... 51

2.5.3 Women Empowerment.............................................................................................................................. 53

2.5.4 GAP progress in VNC ............................................................................................................................... 55

3.0 INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION ................................................. 60

4.0 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................ 63

5.0 TUNGABHADRA LEFT BANK CANAL ........................................................................... 66

6.0 PROJECT STAFF MOBILISATION .................................................................................. 68

Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program (KISWRMIP)

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ANNEXURE

Annexure 1: VNC WUCS Administration: Baseline Assessment

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: PMU Staff position ........................................................................................................................... 8 Table 2: Project Basic Data ......................................................................................................................... 11 Table 3: Contract award under Tranche 2 .............................................................................................. 12 Table 4: Details of disbursement ............................................................................................................... 12 Table 5: Status of DMF ................................................................................................................................. 13 Table 6: Agreed Action Points .................................................................................................................... 16 Table 7: Important deliverables for Project-2 activities ....................................................................... 18 Table 8: Physical progress of RBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1 ................... 19 Table 9: Physical progress of LBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1 .................... 20 Table 10: Financial Progress of RBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1 ............... 22 Table 11: Financial progress of LBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1 ................ 23 Table 12: Details of borrow areas .............................................................................................................. 27 Table 13: Grievances registered as of 30 June 2020 ......................................................................... 29 Table 14: TPQA team .................................................................................................................................... 31 Table 15: WUCS Strengthening and Capacity Building-Progress as of June 2020 .................. 35 Table 16: Shareholders in existing WUCS ............................................................................................. 39 Table 17: Training objectives on Sustainable Agriculture Practices ............................................... 41 Table 18: Training on sustainable agriculture practices .................................................................... 42 Table 19: SRI Kharif (2020) Paddy Demonstration .............................................................................. 43 Table 20: List of traditional rice varieties selected for Participatory Varietal Selection ........... 47 Table 21: Beneficiaries of Waste Decomposer .................................................................................... 48 Table 22: Ghana Jeevamrutha Beneficiaries........................................................................................ 49 Table 23: Women subcommittees as of 30 June 2020 ....................................................................... 52 Table 24: Women subcommittee meetings and topics covered ...................................................... 53 Table 25: Capacity Building for Women during April-June 2020 ..................................................... 53 Table 26: Status of Gender Action Plan as of 30 June 2020 ............................................................ 55 Table 27: Progress of IEC activities as of June 2020 ......................................................................... 61 Table 28: Staff mobilization during April-June 2020 ............................................................................ 68

LIST OF FIGURES

Figures 1 & 2: Krishna River network and Tungabhadra sub-basins ............................................... 6 Figure 3: Implementation arrangement for KISWRMIP ...................................................................... 10 Figure 4: Physical progress of RBC Lining ............................................................................................. 19 Figure 5: Physical progress of RBC Structures ..................................................................................... 20 Figure 6: Physical progress of LBC Lining .............................................................................................. 20 Figure 7: Physical progress of LBC Structures ...................................................................................... 21 Figure 8: Financial progress of RBC Lining ............................................................................................ 23 Figure 9: Financial progress of RBC Structures .................................................................................... 23 Figure 10: Financial progress of LBC Lining .......................................................................................... 24 Figure 11: Financial progress of LBC Structures .................................................................................. 24 Figure 12: S Curve: Physical Progress .................................................................................................... 25 Figure 13: S Curve: Financial Progress ................................................................................................... 26 Figure 14: Crop diversity over the decades in Vijayanagara Channels ......................................... 45


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GLOSSARY

ADB Asian Development Bank

AGM Annual General Body Meeting

CADA Command Area Development Authority

CCA Culturable Command Area

COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease-2019

DMF Design & Monitoring Framework

DPO Direct Pipe Outlet

EARF Environmental Assessment Review Framework

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

FAM Facility Administration Manual

FGD Focus Group Discussion

FSR Feasibility Study Report

GAP Gender Action Plan

GoK Government of Karnataka

GST Goods and Services Tax

HWHAMA Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority

ICZ Irrigation Central Zone

IEC Information Education and Communication

IEE Initial Environmental Examination

IP Indigenous Peoples

IWRM Integrated Water Resource Management

KFD Karnataka Forest Department

KISWRMIP Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resource Management Investment Program

KNNL Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited

LBC Left Bank Canal

MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility

MIS Management Information System

MoEFCC Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

NBWL National Board for Wildlife

OCR Otter Conservation Reserve

PIO Project Implementation Office

PMIS Program Monitoring Information System

PMMS Program Monitoring Management System

PMU Project Management Unit

PPMS Program Performance Monitoring System

PRA Participatory Rural Appraisal

PSA Poverty and Social Assessment

PSC Project Support Consultant

QPR Quarterly Progress Report

RBC Right Bank Canal

SBWL State Board for Wildlife

SC/ST Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe

SMF Social Management Framework

SMR Safeguard Monitoring Report

SRI System of Rice Intensification

TLBC Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal

TPQC Third Party Quality Control

VNC Vijayanagara Channels

WUCS Water Users Cooperative Society


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KARNATAKA INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Tranche 2-Modernization of Vijayanagar Channels

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Karnataka is a water stressed State in India with ever increasing inter-sectoral water

demands, agriculture being the major sector. To improve water availability in selected river

basins by implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) and improving

irrigation services delivery in the State, Government of Karnataka (GoK) has launched the

Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management Investment Program

(KISWRMIP) with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program is

expected to increase water use efficiency and provide economic opportunities, in particular,

to women, and improve rural incomes. The focus of the program for implementation of

physical works is Krishna Basin, in specific, the Tungabhadra sub-basin (Figures 1 and 2).

However, the IWRM activities will be implemented State-wide.

The multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) was approved by ADB on 25 September 2014 to

be implemented over a period of 7 years. On 26 July 2019, the MFF availability period was

extended by three years to close on 24 September 2024.The total cost of the investment

program over the period 2014-2024 is expected to be $225 million, with ADB financing

amounting to $150 million and the balance $75 million by the GoK.

The KISWRMIP initially comprised two tranches which was subsequently split into three to

cover Gondi under the Bhadra reservoir and Vijayanagara Channels (VNC) and the

Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) under the TB dam reservoir. However, during the

preparation of Tranche 2, ADB agreed with DEA and KNNL that modernization of the entire

TLBC should be considered for possible financing under a new standalone loan component.

The Gondi modernization (rehabilitation) under Project 1 has begun in July 2015 and the

physical activities closed on 31 December 2019 and financial closure is planned for 31

March 2020. The VNC modernization project is split into two packages as there were delays

in getting approvals for work in OCR and one complete channel (Turtha) falling in the

UNESCO designated Hampi World Heritage area (reference aide memoire of Mid Term

Review Mission 12-19 February 2018, para 45). Package 1 which includes modernization

(rehabilitation) of 3 anicuts and 15 channels, excluding those falling under Otter

Conservation Reserve (OCR) and Hampi heritage area, was tendered and work awarded to

M/s RNS Infrastructure Limited (RNSIL) on 8 March 2019. The civil construction works were

on hold during 28 March till 18 May 2019 due to general elections code of conduct. The

works commenced in the last week of May 2019. The tendering process for VNC Package 2

including modernization of Turtha channel and rehabilitation of 8 anicuts (except Shivapura

not included due to technical reasons) is currently underway. The State Board for Wildlife

(SBWL) at Bengaluru has cleared the proposal and forwarded to the National Board for

Wildlife for clearance.

Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) is the Executing Agency for the projects under

the MFF. The Project Implementation Office (PIO) for Tranche 2 VNC modernization is in

Munirabad with CE, ICZ heading the PIO. The project spreads across 3 districts, namely,


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Bellary, Raichur and Koppal and the entire VNC system lies between latitude 14°30' to

16°34' N and longitude 75°40' to 77°35' E.

For Tranche 2, the periodic financing request was approved by ADB on 4 October 2019 for

$91 million from OCR and was signed on 18 November 2019. Its effectivity date is 24

January 2020. Tranche 2 physical completion date is 30 September 2023 and financial

closing date is 23 March 2024. Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) project which was

earlier under Tranche 3 is now considered for separate standalone loan component.

Figures 1 & 2: Krishna River network and Tungabhadra sub-basins

The Program comprises three outputs:

Output 1: State and Basin Institutions Strengthened for IWRM

This output strengthens the institutional capacities of the Water Resources Department

(WRD) and the Advanced Centre for IWRM (ACIWRM) to implement IWRM in select river

basins in Karnataka. This includes: (i) development and implementation of river basin plans

to better manage water resources; (ii) capacity building and certification of WRD (including

its associated agencies like KNNL in IWRM with 30% of trainees being women, and (iii)

improved water resources information systems.

Output 2: Irrigation System Infrastructure and Management Modernized

This output includes: (i) modernization of irrigation infrastructure including installation of

telemetry for canal flow measurement in three irrigation sub-projects within the Tungabhadra

Sub-basin (Gondi project under Tranche 1, Vijayanagara Channels (VNC) under Tranche 2,

and Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) as a separate project under a standalone loan) ;

(ii) strengthening asset management and system operation and maintenance (O&M), and

(iii) capacity building of Water User Cooperative Societies (WUCS), with women

representation, for improved operation, maintenance and water management within their

respective command areas.

Output 3: Program Management Systems operational

This output focuses on delivery of the above two program outputs on time and within budget.


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2.0 KISWRMIP-MODERNIZATION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS

The KISWRMIP includes modernization of three irrigation projects: (a) Gondi Irrigation

system, which is part of the Bhadra Irrigation System (Tranche 1), (b) Vijayanagara channels

(VNC, Tranche 2) and modernization and automation of Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal

(TLBC). Tranche 1 is completed on 31 December 2019; Tranche 2 VNC Package 1 is

currently under implementation.

2.1 Tranche 2-Vijayanagara Channels Irrigation System

Vijayanagara Channel (VNC) System is a run-of-the-river irrigation channel system built

during the Vijayanagara Empire more than 600 years ago. Originally consisting of 19

channels, one channel (Rampura) caters to the irrigation needs of the neighbouring state,

Andhra Pradesh. Among the rest 18 channels that serve the command area in Karnataka,

Bennur Channel is in ruins, while Koregal Channel command receives water from the

Tungabhadra Left Bank Main Canal. The VNC was constructed within the Tungabhadra

basin in the reach starting from the Tungabhadra reservoir in Koppal District. Within the

State, the VNC system spread across 3 districts, namely, Bellary, Raichur and Koppal lies

between latitude 14°30' to 16°34' N and longitude 75°40' to 77°35' E.

VNC modernization aims at improving water use efficiency in the Culturable Command Area

(CCA) of 11,154 ha. All the 16 channels of the VNC located within the Karnataka State are

covered under modernization. Along with modernization (rehabilitation) works, command

area development works, strengthening asset management and main system, Operation &

Maintenance (O&M), and institutional strengthening and capacity building of WUCS are

proposed to be taken up.

Since the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) revealed the presence of some areas

falling in a notified Otter Conservation Reserve (OCR) and UNESCO Hampi World Heritage

Area (WHA), the project was categorized as Category A project as per the ADB Safeguard

Policy Statement (SPS) 2009. Hence, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and a

Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) were conducted. Subsequently, upon ADB’s

suggestion a Tree Survey was also carried along the canals. In fact, the assessment

revealed no significant adverse environmental impacts in the project areas other than those

that generally occur during canal rehabilitation works. Major impacts are those that arise

from establishment of campsites, material sourcing, and works carried out at the

construction sites and closure activities. Additionally, impacts arising from locations of the

project areas within the notified Otter Conservation Reserve and Hampi World Heritage Area

are being considered.

For all identified adverse impacts in the EIA, mitigation measures have been suggested and

an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared to be included in the

contractor’s agreement. Adequate measures have also been incorporated into the design for

execution/adoption during construction.

Post the COVID-19 pandemic a section has also been appended to the contractor’s EMP

(CEMP) to include risk assessment and emergency plan due to COVID-19.

The scope of VNC modernization project includes, among others, rehabilitation of anicuts,

canal sections and other appurtenant structures. As per the Detailed Project Report (DPR),


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there are 12 anicuts and 215.31 km of main canals. The different project management units

setup as part of the KISWRMIP are explained below:

2.1.1 Project Management

Project Management Unit (PMU): Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) and

Advanced Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management (ACIWRM) are the

Executing Agencies for implementation of Tranche 2 VNC modernization project. The

Project Management Unit (PMU) is headed by the Program Director and Managing Director,

KNNL with its headquarters at Bengaluru. Project Implementation Office (PIO) is headed by

Chief Engineer of Irrigation Central Zone, Munirabad for Project 2 and TLBC. An updated list

of the PMU staff is given in Table 1.

Project Implementation Office (PIO) for Output 2, Modernization of VNC, has been

established in the ICZ office at Munirabad on 16 February 2016 for Tranche 2 subproject

preparatory activities. The PMU working with the PIO and the Project Support Consultants

(PSC) monitors the overall program execution and is responsible for monitoring and

reporting.

Project Support Consultants (PSC): PSC of Tranche 1, M/s SMEC International Pty. Ltd.,

Australia has been asked to continue as interim PSC for Tranche 2 VNC for one year during

which the regular PSC will be installed through tendering process for the balance project

duration. The process for selecting PSC 2 has been initiated by KNNL; EoI has been called

for. The process of shortlisting agencies is in process as of this reporting. The regular PSC 2

could be in place by January 2021 with at least one month of overlap duration.

As per the Facility Administration Manual (FAM) for KISWRMIP, SMEC provided technical

services through its various experts and the Support Services Team (SST) to the Tranche 1

Gondi modernization project such as providing training, capacity building and handholding

support to the Water Users Cooperative Societies (WUCS).The PSC has also prepared the

feasibility study report (FSR) for Tranche 2 Vijayanagara Channels (VNC) and the bid

document. The Program implementation arrangement is in place and as shown in Figure 3.

The PMU staff position as of 30 June 2020 is given in Table 1.

Table 1: PMU Staff position

S. No. Name Designation

1 Mallikarjun B Gunge Program Director

2 Venkatesh Prasad Superintending Engineer (i/c)

Budget/ Administration Cell

3 Vardaraj General Manager (Finance) (I/c)

4 Sindhu Finance Assistant

5 Bhimaraj Finance Assistant

Monitoring Management Cell

6 Chidambaraswamy Program Officer (Additional charge)

7 Vacant MIS & GIS Communication Expert

Irrigation Management Cell

8 Venkatesh Prasad Executive Engineer (Project Branch)

9 Chidambaraswamy Technical Assistant


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S. No. Name Designation

10 C B Niranjan Assistant Engineer

11 PRM Sharma EAP Consultant (part time)

12 Vacant External Environmental Expert

This is the second Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) for the period Apr-Jun 2020 submitted

by PSC.


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Figure 3: Implementation arrangement for KISWRMIP

Karnataka IWRM Steering Committee (IWRMSC)

Chairperson: Chief Secretary

Program Coordination Committee (PCC)

Chairperson: Principal Secretary, WRD

Client

Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (KNNL)

Program Management Unit (PMU)

Project Implementation Office (PIO)

Tranche 1: Chief Engineer, UTP (Shimoga)

Tranche 2 & TLBC: Chief Engineer, ICZ,

Tungabhadra Project (Munirabad)

Asian Development Bank

(ADB)

ACIWRM

Executing Agency

State Water Institutions

(WALMI, KERS, RICM)

Project Support Consultant (PSC)

Modernization

Contractor

Tungabhadra Command Area

Development Authority (CADA)

Water Users Cooperative

Societies (WUCS)


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2.1.2 Project Basic Data

The project basic data is given in Table 2.

Table 2: Project Basic Data

Project Basic Data

1 Name of the Program Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management

Investment Program (KISWRMIP) Tranche 2

2 Project Number MFF 0085: Loan 3836 IND

3 Sector Agriculture & Natural Resources

4 Financial Plan for MFF

2014-2024

ADB $150 million, GoK $75 million; Total $225 million

5 Tranche 2 - 2019-2024 ADB $91 million, GoK $39 million; Total $130 million

(i) Loan Signed on 18 November 2019

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Loan effective from

Loan Closing Date

Executing Agencies

Loan is effective from 24 Jan 2020

Loan Closing by 31 March 2024 and closing of investment program by 24

September 2024

Water Resources Department of Karnataka through

(i) Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited

(ii) Advanced Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management

9 Status of Physical Progress of Procurements

(i) Modernization of

Vijayanagara Channels-

Main Canal and

Distributaries

Package-1 of Civil works contract is awarded on 8 Mar 2019 to RNSIL; works

are under progress. Contract Value: INR 3,710,961,732.00

Estimate of Package-2 civil works is under preparation. Wild Life Clearance

has been given by SBWL and submitted to NBWL.

(iii) Project Support

Consultants

EOI issued on 17 April 2020. Evaluation is currently being done by KNNL.

10 Contract awards & disbursement achievements performance ($ millions) under Tranche 2

Indicators CY 2020

CY

2021 Total CY

2020

Total FY

2020-21 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

Contract Award Target 40.2 0.2 0.3 1.5 13.8 42.2 15.8

Achieved 36.0 0.2 36.2 0.2

Balance 4.2 - 0.3 1.5 13.8 6.0 15.6

Disbursement Target 3.9 2.7 4.2 3.8 5.7 14.6 16.4

Achieved - 5.0 5.0 5.0

Balance 3.9 -2.3 4.2 3.8 5.7 9.6 11.4

Project Review meetings

11 Tripartite Review Meetings a) 18-19 June 2020, eTPRM

12 ADB Missions a) Special Project Administration Mission - 27 to 28 July 2015

b) Loan Inception Mission – 6 to 10 November 2015

c) Loan Review Mission - 26 April to 5 May 2016

d) Loan Review Mission – 17 to 25 November 2016

e) Loan Review Mission – 2 to 12 May 2017

f) Loan Review Mission – 12 to 19 February 2018

g) Loan Preparedness Review Mission Tranche 2, 28-29 June 2018

h) Fact Finding Mission Tranche 2, 28-29 June 2018

i) Tranche 1 Review Mission and Tranche 2 Consultation Mission,

30 Jan to 15 Feb 2019

j) Tranche 1 Review Mission and Tranche 2 Consultation Mission,

19-29 November 2019

13 Project Coordination k) Constituted vide Govt. Order no. WRD 51 MBI 2015 (P1) dt. 27

Nov 2015


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Project Basic Data

Committee (PCC)

2.1.3 Utilisation of Funds

2.1.3.1 Contract Awards

The details of contracts awarded so far under Project 1 are given in Table 3. The contract

award data is exclusive of ACIWRM part.

Table 3: Contract award under Tranche 2

Procurement Item Contract Amount Date of

Award

ADB

Financing

VNC Package-1 Civil Works

Main Canal and Distributaries, Earth work lining, structures

INR3,710,961,732.00 8 Mar 2019 77%

VNC Package-2 Civil Works

Main Canal and Distributaries, Earth work lining,

structures

TBP TBP 77%

PSC-2 Part A (Jan-Dec 2020)

Program Support Consultants (including WUCS strengthening support, reimbursable and contingencies)

INR82,053,860.00 31 Jul 2020 68%

PSC-2 Part B (Jan 2021-Mar 2024)

Program Support Consultants (including WUCS

strengthening support, reimbursable and contingencies)

TBP TBP 68%

VNC Package-2 Community Participation Packages

Community participation works (including FIC lining

works and structures, WUCS buildings, furniture and

other office equipment)

TBP TBP 77%

TPQA (state funding)

Third party inspection and quality control for the civil

works of VNC (Package 1)

INR26,191,896.08 6 Mar 2020 0%

2.1.3.2 Disbursements

The disbursements under Tranche 2 VNC Project as of June 2020 are given in Table 4.

Table 4: Details of disbursement

S. No.

Agency/ Contractor Work Reimbursed Amt

(INR)

1 SMEC (India) Pvt Ltd PSC-2 Part A 0.00

2 RNS Infrastructure Ltd. VNC Civil Works (Package-1) 37,88,69,920.00

Total 37,88,69,920.00

2.1.4 Design and Monitoring Framework Indicators

The physical progress under Project 1 as per Design and Monitoring Framework (DMF) of

KISWRMIP is given in Table 5.


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Table 5: Status of DMF

Item Performance Targets and Indicators with Baselines

Outcome Target Status

IWRM successfully implemented in selected river basins in Karnataka

By 2024:

a. River basin plan for the Middle Krishna Basin (K2, K3, K4 sub-basins) endorsed by State IWRM Committee (2019 baseline: n.a.)

Preparation of River Basin Profile for K2, K3 and K4 sub-basins of Krishna Basin is in progress.

b. 30 VNC WUCS confirmed receipt of improved water delivery service (2019 baseline: n.a.)

Not yet due

c. VNC tertiary irrigation system operated and maintained by the VNC WUCS (2019 baseline: n.a.)

Not yet due

Outcome Risks Assessment of current status

Loss of political, community and stakeholder support at the state level to sustain and proceed with reforms.

1. So far, though governments have been changing, the work has not suffered much.

2. Work has suffered due to COVID-19 pandemic since last week of March 2020.

3. There are continued restrictions even as of reporting period on group size of labour, workers, interstate movement etc.

Outputs Target Status

1. State and

basin

institutions for

IWRM

strengthened

By 2023:

1a. River basin plan for the Middle

Krishna Basin (K2, K3, K4 sub-basins)

developed (2019 baseline: n.a.)

Preparation of River Basin Profile for K2, K3 and

K4 sub-basins of Krishna Basin is in progress.

1b. At least 600 WRD staff (of which

200 are women staff) certified in IWRM

(2019 baseline: 150 staff are certified

under Project 1, of which 40 are

women)

Under Tranche 1: 455 WRD staff trained in IWRM

of which 146 are women.

Under Tranche 2: 30 WRD staff trained in IWRM

in Jan 2020 of which 16 are women

1c. State water resources information

system expanded to include analysis

and reporting modules (2019 baseline:

n.a.)

Finalization of the detailed components of the

Karnataka Water Resources Information System

(KWRIS) including Decision Support System

(DSS). ADB has provided no-objection to recruit

M/s. Microware Computing Consulting Pvt. Ltd,

Gurugram under Single Source Selection method

and contracting with agency is in progress.

2. VNC

irrigation

system

infrastructure

and

management

modernized

By 2023:

2a. 12 anicuts, intake structures, and

442 km of irrigation canals covering

11,150 ha upgraded (2019 baseline:

n.a.)

Tranche 2 VNC is being implemented in two

packages:

• Package-1 Civil works (excluding works in Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve and Hampi World Heritage Area) at an estimated cost of INR 3,739 Million. Modernization of 3 anicuts, 15 channels (196.62 km) and 957 structures are part of Package 1 under progress.

• Estimates for Package-2 civil works in Tungabhadra Otter Conservation Reserve and Hampi World Heritage Area are under preparation. Works will be taken up after clearance from NBWL (SBWL clearance


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received in May 2020) expected by December.

2b. Asset management plan for the

main VNC system infrastructure

prepared (2019 baseline: n.a.)

Asset management plan will be prepared by

Tranche 2 PSC (Part B) for which ToR has been

finalized and tendering process initiated. 25

agencies expressed interest. Evaluation in

progress.

2c. 30 WUCS established and trained

on operation and maintenance of

tertiary irrigation system and improved

on-farm water application methods (with

30% women representation in

management boards and 40%

attendance in training) (2019 baseline:

0)

Not due. Tranche 1 PSC which was given in

principle one-year extension as Tranche 2 PSC

Part A with effect from 1 January 2020 has

established offices at Hospet and field offices (at

Gangavathi and Kamalapura), and has become

functional. Social processes of WUCS formation

and strengthening have started. As of June 2020,

19 women sub-committees with 299 members

have been formed; a total of 35 training events

covering 1266 participants (M:840, F:426) have

been completed.

2d. At least 50% of all WUCS officers

and members (with at least 60% men’s

participation) reported increased

knowledge on the application of gender

concepts and principles to water

resource management. (2019 baseline:

n.a.)

6 trainings conducted for WUCS members on

GESI concept and mainstreaming women, women

in irrigation management.

T: 152; M:4, F:148.

2e. At least 50% of KNNL staff

(including 30% women) reported

increased knowledge on the application

of gender concepts and principles to

water resource management. (2019

baseline: n.a.)

Two workshops held for KNNL staff on gender

concepts, women mainstreaming and water

resource management principles.

(T:16; M:11; F:5)

3. Program

management

systems

operational

By 2023:

3a. Project outputs delivered on time

and within budget (2019 baseline: n.a.) In progress.

3b. Project MIS expanded to include

VNC activities with gender indicators

(2019 baseline: n.a.)

Completed. Project MIS expanded to include VNC

activities and indicators including gender aspects.

Data updation from time to time in progress.

In addition, PSC has developed a user-friendly

app to monitor the modernization (civil) works.

Data can be entered into the app by authorized

engineers through mobile input. Data sheets,

reports, graphs and charts are generated. App

fully operational.

3c. Quarterly progress reports and

safeguard monitoring reports submitted

on time with sex–disaggregated data

and analysis (2019 baseline: n.a.)

QPR for Q1 2020 submitted.

First safeguard monitoring report till March 2020

submitted. Uploaded on KNNL and ADB websites.

Sex-disaggregated data being collected and

compiled for reporting for all events.


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3d. TLBC periodic financing request

and associated due diligence

documents prepared and advance

procurement actions initiated (2019

baseline: n.a.)

The DPR for TLBC modernization including

automation is under preparation. Following which

periodic financing request (PPR) will be prepared

for internal approvals.

Other documents are not due.

Output Risks Assessment of current status

Trained WRD staff does not remain in office. Majority of certified WRD staff are remaining in office.

State government does not operationalize policy for irrigation management transfer and WUCS collection of irrigation service fees.

State government continues to support irrigation management transfer, and WUCS collecting irrigation service fees.

2.1.5 Key Activities and Milestones

Key Activity Target Completion

Date Status

1. State and basin institutions for IWRM strengthened

1.1. Initiate preparation of profile and basin plan for Middle Krishna River basins (August 2019).

Q3 2019 Ongoing

1.2. Continue developing the Karnataka Water Resources Information System (August 2019)

Q3 2019 Detailed components of KWRIS finalized.

1.3. Continue providing IWRM training to WRD staff (August 2019)

Q3 2019 Ongoing

2. VNC irrigation system infrastructure and management modernized

2.1 Initiate civil works for VNC subproject (July 2019) Q3 2019 Ongoing

2.2 Establish VNC WUCS and initiate strengthening activities, including on-farm extension services (January 2020)

Q1 2020 Ongoing. Social processes of WUCS formation and strengthening have started.

2.3 Initiate community participation packages with VNC WUCS (January 2020)

Q1 2020 Ongoing

2.4 Complete all works and WUCS activities (July 2023)

Q3 2023 Ongoing

2.5 Conduct gender sensitization workshops for KNNL staff and 30 VNC WUCS (July 2019)

Q3 2019 Ongoing

2.6 Finalize feasibility studies, detailed project report, detailed designs, and bid documents for TLBC subproject (June 2020)

Q2 2020 Not due

3. Program management systems operational

3.1 Fully staffed PIO by loan effectiveness (August 2019

Q3 2019 Completed. PIO fully staffed.

3.2 Update MIS with gender indicators (August 2019) Q3 2019 Ongoing

3.3 KNNL prepares PFR for Tranche 3 to ADB (July 2020)

Q3 2020 No Tranche 3 but a standalone loan for TLBC. Not yet started

3.4 Project 2 outputs delivered on time and within budget (July 2023)

Q3 2023 Ongoing


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2.1.5 Agreed Action Points from Aide memoire

The status of the agreed action points from the ADB 19-29 November Mission 2019 aide

memoire is given in Table 6.

Table 6: Agreed Action Points

Activity By whom Due Date Status

Confirmation of November 2019 Aide Memoire

DEA/ACIWRM/ KNNL

20 Dec 2019

ACIWRM-received on 9 June 2020

KNNL-Delay in internal confirmation. Will be submitted shortly after the opening of lockdown in Bengaluru

Output 1: State and basin institutions strengthened for IWRM

- Approval and ratification of the State Water Policy

WRD 31 Dec 2019

Draft Cabinet Note is circulated by Water Resources Department to all stakeholder departments and agreed by all the departments. Awaiting cabinet approval

- Complete IWRM trainings under Tranche 1

ACIWRM 31 Dec 2019 Completed

- Submit TOR and cost estimate for firm to implement TLBC land and water management

ACIWRM 31 Dec 2019

ToR is submitted on 13 December 2019 and received comments from ADB. Comments are addressed and ToR is resubmitted to ADB on 17 April 2020.

- Cabinet endorsement of Tungabhadra River Basin Plan

ACIWRM 30 Mar 2020

After consultation with stakeholder department, cabinet note is under preparation. This will be submitted to cabinet by 30 June 2020.

Output 2: Irrigation system infrastructure and management modernized

Tranche 1:

- Submit plans to ADB for (i) decommissioning the campsite and batching plant; and (ii) rehabilitation of the borrow pits

KNNL 16 Dec 2019 Plan for decommissioning of campsite is under preparation.

- Complete all works activities (Gondi main works & WUCS)

KNNL 31 Dec 2019 Completed

- Operationalize Gondi Asset Management Plan


- Submit SMR for 2019 KNNL 31 Jan 2020 Completed

Tranche 2:

- Submit VNC Package 1 CEMP to ADB

KNNL 6 Dec 2019

Final revised version incorporating ADB comments and COVID-19 Risk Management will be submitted in September 2020.

- Submit TOR and cost estimate for external environment safeguards monitoring expert to ADB

KNNL 13 Dec 2019

Submitted to ADB. No objection received after compliance to ADB comments. To be posted on CMS website by KNNL.

- Finalize the GRM register KNNL 31 Dec 2019

GR Registers kept at worksite and campsite; Canal level GR committees formed in Kamalapura (8 Canal Committees), Odderahatti sub-divisions (5 canals), and 2 canals of Siruguppa


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Activity By whom Due Date Status

sub-division.

- Submit draft VNC Package 2 bid documents to ADB

KNNL 6 Jan 2020 Estimate and Schedule B under preparation. Will be completed by September 2020.

- Submit May-Dec 2019 SMR to ADB

KNNL 31 Jan 2020 Completed.

- Submit Jan-Jun 2020 SMR to ADB KNNL 30 Jul 2020 Not due

- SWLB & NBWL clearance for working in TOCR

KNNL 30 Sept 2020

SWLB clearance received on 9 Mar 2020; submitted to NBWL; clearance expected by December 2020.

Output 3: Project and management systems operational

- Submit WAs for $1.3 million to CAAA (Tranche 1)



ACIWRM 5 Dec 2019 Completed

- PSC 2 TOR and cost estimate to ADB


- Submit negotiated draft PSC 1 contract amendment to ADB

KNNL 15 Dec 2019 Contract variation cleared by ADB. Will be shared after signing, shortly.

- Submission of new contracts or requests for variations to existing contracts for Tranche 1

ACIWRM/KNNL

15 Dec 2019

Contract variation of M/s GUBBI LABS for printing of ACIWRM reports and brochures submitted to ADB on 10 December 2019 and approval is obtained from ADB on 12 December 2019.

- Submit to ADB KNNL’s FYE 2019 APFS to ADB (Tranche 1)

KNNL 31 Dec 2019 Will be submitted in September 2020.

- Submit copy of signed VNC Package 1 contract to ADB

KNNL

Upon loan effectiveness

Submitted on 12-06-2019


KNNL WA of $4.9 million is submitted and the same is already reimbursed.

- Submit PCR for Tranche 1 to ADB ACIWRM/KNNL

31 Mar 2020 Draft PCR submitted.

- Submit ACIWRM and KNNL FYE 2020 APFS (Tranche 1)

ACIWRM/KNNL

31 Mar 2020 Will be submitted to ADB in September 2020.

- Submit all final WAs for Tranche 1 KNNL/ACIWRM

30 Apr 2020 Pending winding up period extension upto September 2020.

- Meet 2020 quarterly contract award and disbursements targets (Table 3 of Nov 2019 AM)

ACIWRM/KNNL

Quarterly CAD has been revised during TPRM. Action being taken as per the agreed targets.

Preparation of TLBC

- Completion of TLBC modernization plan

ACIWRM/KNNL

31 Dec 2019

Final Draft TLBC Modernization Plan submitted by International Modernization Expert on 28-02-2019. Design consultant hired by KNNL is preparing the DPR.

- Submit PPR to DEA KNNL 31 Jan 2020 PPR will be prepared and submitted for internal approvals before submitting to DEA.

2.1.6 Project 2 Deliverables

Table 7 gives the status of deliverables by PSC.


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Table 7: Important deliverables for Project-2 activities

# Report Deadline Status

1 Quarterly Progress

Reports

Within 30 days of the end of each

quarter

Draft QPR for Apr-Jun 2020 submitted on 19

July 2020.

2 Safeguard

Monitoring Report

(SMR)

Within 30 days of every biannual

duration;

First safeguard monitoring report for Mar

2019-Mar 2020 submitted.

Second report for Apr-Sep 2020 due in

October 2020.

2.2 Tranche 2 VNC Modernization project

The overall objective of the project is to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel (VNC)

irrigation infrastructure in the 11,154 ha of the command area so that a fully functioning

irrigation system is in place; empower WUCS to become independent self-sustaining entities

capable of fulfilling their responsibilities including irrigation management; equitable

distribution of water to farmers; O&M of minor channel system and collection of irrigation

water charges, and WUCS capable of interacting and drawing government schemes from

agencies such as KNNL/ CADA, Agriculture and Horticulture Department, Rural

Development, Women and Child, and other Departments.

2.2.1 VNC Modernization Works: Package 1

Specific works in Package 1 include:

• Repairs to three anicuts and repair/reconstruction of channel headworks;

• Concrete lining of 196.62 km length along 15 Channels;

• Reconstruction of 957 appurtenant structures like bridges and crossings, drainage

inlets, relieving weirs, pipe outlets;

• Upgradation of channel access roads;

• Provision of new structures such as cross regulators, cattle ramps, and washing

ghats;

• Modification of current on-line storage tanks, where feasible, to prepare actively

managed off-line storage and enhancement of existing off-line tanks;

• Remodelling of the drainage inflow and relieving weir arrangement to avoid water

(and associated sediment) entering the main channels unless required, and

• CAD works comprising lined Field Irrigation Channels (FICs).

The total length of main channels in Package 1 is 196.62 km. with 349 structures to be

reconstructed. Out of this, as of this reporting, 14.90km of channel lining work is done and

63 structures completed. Work on one anicut of Deshanuru out of three under Package 1

has started.

2.2.1.1 Physical Progress

Major activities completed by the contractor as of reporting period include:

• Workers campsites have been setup at Huligi and Anegundi; a quality testing

laboratory has been set up at Anegundi campsite.


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• Jungle clearance and desilting work completed in ten canals (Raya, Basavanna,

Bella, Kalaghatta, Huligi, Shivapura, Deshanuru, Anegundi, Upper and Lower

Gangavathi canals); work started in Bichal canal of Raichur district.

• Modernization of main canals and construction of appurtenant structures in Huligi,

Anegundi, Deshanuru, Shivapura, Upper and Lower Gangavathi canals started on 17

May 2020 after lifting of COVID-19 lockdown. Previously, some progress on civil

works was achieved in Raya, Basavanna, Bella and Kalaghatta canals during 1 Dec

2019-15 Feb 2020. Work on these channels could not be re-started due to water

release in the right bank canal.

Canal-wise physical and financial progress of lining and structures is presented in Tables 8

to 11, for RBC and LBC separately. Figures 4 to 11 represent progress graphically, for

both RBC and LBC. Canals where work has not begun are not included in the table or graph.

As of this reporting, 14.90 km of lining work has been completed on the 10 canals mentioned

above. Work is likely to be stopped from 1 August due to scheduled release of water in the

left bank canals. In view of the monsoon season, no progress is expected in the third quarter

(Jul-Sep 2020). Post monsoon, the contractor is planning to start work in Kampli, Belagodhal

and Siruguppa canals. Other canal works can only be taken up during the scheduled closure

of Dec 2020-Jan 2021.

Table 8: Physical progress of RBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1

S. No.

Name of Channel

Lining (km) Achieved (%)

Structures (Nos.) Achieved (%) Estimate Achieved Estimate Achieved

RBC

1 Raya 27.74 1.46 5.20 100 5 5.00

2 Basavanna 16.50 2.65 16.00 71 15 21.13

3 Bella 5.50 1.78 32.30 52 21 40.38

4 Kalaghatta 7.02 1.27 18.12 49 9 18.37

5 Ramasagara 15.50 - - 57 - -

6 Kampli 23.55 - - 124 - -

7 Belagodahal 11.22 - - 82 - -

8 Deshanuru 9.03 2.415 26.7 30 2 6.67

9 Siruguppa 10.85 - - 16 - -

Total 126.91 9.56 7.5 581 52 8.95

Figure 4: Physical progress of RBC Lining

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Figure 5: Physical progress of RBC Structures

Table 9: Physical progress of LBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1

S. No.

Name of Channel

Lining (km) Achieved (%)

Structures (nos.) Achieved (%) Estimate Achieved Estimate Achieved

LBC

1 Huligi 10.69 0.965 9.0 77 3 3.90

2 Shivapura 6.54 0.89 13.6 43 3 6.98

3 Anegundi 19.44 1.95 10.0 122 1 0.82

4 Upper Gangavathi

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Figure 7: Physical progress of LBC Structures

CE, SE, and KNNL engineers visit Shivapura Canal

Hulugi canal at ch. 0.350km Anegundi Canal lining at ch. 12.850km

EE, KNNL & PSC team visit to

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Deshanuru Canal-Anicut skin wall concreting work Basavanna channel at ch. 0.600km

CE & ICZ team visit Bichal canal

During the reporting period, civil works started on six channels, namely, Huligi, Anegundi,

Deshanuru, Upper and Lower Gangavathi, and Bichal canals, and on Deshanuru anicut.

However, on Bichal canal, only jungle clearance and silt removal have been carried out. The

progress of RBC canal Deshanuru is 27% and 2 structures are completed (Table 8). The

progress of LBC canals is about 8% and 11 structures are completed (Table 9). Because of

COVID-19 restrictions, as much progress as planned could not be achieved.

2.2.1.2 Financial Progress

Table 10: Financial Progress of RBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1

S. No.

Canal Name

Lining (Crores) Achieved (%)

Structures (Crores) Achieved

Estimated Achieved Estimated Achieved %

RBC

1 Raya 52.94 4.82 9.10 3.96 0.81 20.33

2 Basavanna 22.1 5.24 23.71 4.65 0.68 14.62

3 Bella 11.33 3.07 27.09 4.23 1.12 26.48

4 Kalaghatta 12.45 2.44 19.57 3.21 0.32 10.03

5 Ramsagara 30.17 - - - - -

6 Kampli 29.92 - - - - -

7 Belagodhal 12.97 - - - - -

8 Deshanuru 15.66 - - - - -

9 Siruguppa 16.04 - - - - -

Total 203.58 15.56 7.64 16.05 2.93 18.24


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Figure 8: Financial progress of RBC Lining

Figure 9: Financial progress of RBC Structures

Table 11: Financial progress of LBC works as of 15 July 2020 for VNC Package 1

S. No.

Name of Channel

Lining (INR crores) Achieved (%)

Structures (INR crores) Achieved (%) Estimate Achieved Estimate Achieved

LBC

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2 Shivapura 10.46 - - - - -

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Figure 10: Financial progress of LBC Lining

Figure 11: Financial progress of LBC Structures

The financial progress of the RBC works is 7.6% for the lining works and 18% for structures.

The corresponding figures for the LBC works are 0.4% and 0% respectively. The bills will be

due in the month of August and hence the true financial progress status is not seen here.

2.2.1.3 S Curves

S Curves shown in Figures 12 and 13 depict the status as of 30 June 2020. The S curves

are drawn for the entire program duration versus percentage progress achieved for the

period from December 2019 to September 2021. It may be noted that although the civil

works contract was awarded in March 2019, negligible progress took place till December

2019. Subsequently, as of July 2020, the physical progress was only 10% against 30%;

financial progress is 12 % against 35%.

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Figure 12: S Curve: Physical Progress Source: KNNL ICZ Munirabad

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Figure 13: S Curve: Financial Progress

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2.2.2 Safeguard Monitoring

Although the civil works of VNC started in May 2019, the Project Support Consultant (PSC)

was not in place. The Tranche 1 PSC has been given a one-year extension starting 1

January 2020 through 31 December 2020 as Tranche 2 PSC Part A. The safeguard

monitoring report for the period Mar 2019 to Mar 2020 was prepared by PSC and submitted.

As advised by ADB and KNNL previously, Tranche 1 PSC has been visiting the VNC project

activities voluntarily at regular intervals during 2019 and interacting with the contractor

(RNSIL) to help them understand the safeguards monitoring aspects.

Following are some key aspects discussed and agreed with the contractor’s team for VNC

modernization:

• Baseline data collection during and after construction phase;

• Water sprinkling measures to check dust generation at the campsite;

• Facilities provided at campsite including a centralised kitchen, mess, dormitory of

workers/drivers and toilets;

• Sanitation facilities for the labour;

• Occupational health and safety awareness measures;

• Regular health check-ups, camps and awareness sessions to all labour on site;

• Ensure material suppliers approved by Karnataka State pollution control board,

and

• Precautions to be taken at archaeological sites.

PSC also provided a check list for EMP implementation to the contractor. Gondi experiences

were also shared, and a WhatsApp group including the KNNL and CADA engineers,

contractor’s key staff, and key WUCS representatives was set up. The WA platform is

becoming popular and so far, 27 grievances have been placed and redressed.

A detailed safeguard monitoring report has been prepared and submitted by PSC for the

duration Mar 2019-Mar 2020 which is since approved and disclosed on ADB website.

The contractor submitted a detailed EMP to KNNL ICZ on 6 March 2020. However, in view

of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in lockdown from March 24, 2020, upon ADB

advice, PSC helped the contractor to revise the CEMP incorporating mitigation measures.

The revised version of CEMP has been informally cleared by ADB. The revised version will

be submitted to KNNL and upon review and approval will be submitted to ADB.

During the month of May 2020, when the irrigation related construction activity was permitted

by the Government of India on lockdown phase 4.0, the contractor started mobilizing the

labour from 17 May 2020. The technical staff of the contractor, who left for their native

places in nearby districts during lockdown have since returned, underwent testing and was

cleared by the health department. Construction activities have since begun effectively from 1

June 2020. Annexure 1 gives the risk assessment and our response.

Table 12 gives the details of borrow areas and quantum of gravel sourced by the contractor.

Table 12: Details of borrow areas

S. No

Borrow area location Source of gravel Quantity (Cum)

Area (acres)

1 Bhoruka reservoir Reservoir 10,000 2


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2 Tungabhadra reservoir Reservoir 25,000 2

3 Gangavathi Farmer’s land Survey no. 221/1

6,000 2

4 Mallapura, Gangavathi Farmer’s land Survey no. 60

1,500 1

5 Basavanadurga, Gangavathi Farmer’s land Survey no. 32

3,000 20

2.2.3 Risk Mitigation measures for COVID-19

In view of the continuing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, several precautionary measures

have been taken up at the government offices, PSC offices, contractor’s campsites and work

sites, and vehicles used by the staff. Wearing face masks, monitoring temperature using

infra-red thermometers at the time of entry into offices, sanitizing hands on entry into and

exit from offices, use of sanitizers in the vehicles, maintaining social distancing (as far as

possible) during trainings and group interactions has become a way of life in the project

offices and work sites as well.

The contractor has organized check-up of all his workers and labour by a medical officer.

PSC has helped him revise the CEMP to include the risk mitigation measures due to COVID-

19. The revised version has been shared with ADB Environmental consultant, and is now

being formally submitted to ADB through the chief engineer after his approval.

2.2.4 Grievance Redressal Mechanism

The Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Tranche 2 VNC has been described in the

Environmental Assessment Review Framework (EARF)1. Essentially, there are three

options: Option 1 provides for four stages of grievance redressal beginning from contractor

level till chief engineer level (PIP). Options 2 and 3 are through accessing country’s legal

system and ADB accountability system. The PSC has been assisting the chief engineer and

the contractor in setting up the grievance redressal committees (GRC) as per GRM. List of

all 16-canal level Grievance Redressal Committees (GRC) has been prepared in

consultation with the village leaders and proposed to Executive Engineers of all four Division

offices. Constitution of the project level GRC is also finalized in consultation with the CE, SE

and EE KNNL, ICZ2. Grievance boxes have been installed at all work sites where work is in

progress. In addition, one box is also installed at the camp site of the contractor at Huligi.

Registers are also being maintained by the contractor at the work sites.

Some members continued to use the WhatsApp group titled “VNC modernization project” to

post their grievances. As of June 2020, all the grievances have been addressed. In some

cases, the chief engineer along with his colleagues visited the site and based on

requirement approved re-designing.

Complaints received and resolved

1 EARF is one of the feasibility documents prepared for VNC (June 2018).

http://knnlindia.com/kaveri2/Documents/Vol%202d%20VNC%20EARF%2030.6.2018Close.pdf 2 Canal level GR committees are formed in Kamalapura (8 Canals), Odderahatti sub-division (5 canals), and 2

canals of Siruguppa sub-division.

http://knnlindia.com/kaveri2/Documents/Vol%202d%20VNC%20EARF%2030.6.2018Close.pdf

Tranche 2 Quarterly Progress Report Apr-Jun 2020

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1. The grievances registered are categorized into five types described below. As of

reporting period, grievances have been received only under two categories, namely, civil

works and WUCS.

i. Water Release: Queries/grievances relate to period of release, time of release,

quantity reaching their farmland etc.

ii. Civil Works: Grievances relate to start of civil works, quality of works, drain water

mixing with canal water, silt disposal etc.

iii. Functioning of WUCS: Grievances relate to WUCS formation, MoU with KNNL,

water tax collection, meetings, trainings, functions of the society, etc.

iv. Agriculture: The grievances under this category relate to pest management of

crops, crop management, etc.

v. Operation and Maintenance: The grievances under O&M relate to canal silting,

leakages, overflow during monsoon, escapes, inlets and outlets, etc.

Table 13: Grievances registered as of 30 June 2020

Summary of Grievances Registered

Period Water

Release Civil

Works Functioning

of WUCS Agriculture O&M Total %

1st Quarter - 2020 0 3 2 0 0 5 14.75

2nd Quarter - 2020 0 17 11 0 0 28 82.35

Total 0 20 13 0 0 33 100

As can be seen from Table 14 the grievances received during the current reporting period

relate to civil works and functioning of WUCS only. About 61% of the grievances/complaints

are regarding the start of civil works in their village, quality of works, design of canals (size,

capacity, etc.), curing period etc. The other principal category of complaints has been on

WUCS (formation, MoU with KNNL, water tax collection rights, etc.). About 39% of the

grievances received in this reporting period fall in this category.

60%

40%

1st Quarter - 2020

WaterRelease

Civil Works

Functioning ofWUCS &FederationAgriculture

O&M

61%

39%

2nd Quarter - 2020

Water Release

Civil Works

Functioning ofWUCS &FederationAgriculture

O&M


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Extract from GRM register

2.2.5 Third Party Quality Assurance

As per ADB suggestion, KNNL appointed M/s Niketan Consultants, Bangalore, for third party

inspection and quality assurance for Package 1 works on 6 March 2020. The Superintending

Engineer, KNNL, Tungabhadra Project Circle Munirabad, shall be responsible for monitoring

and supervising Quality Management and Quality Assurance within his jurisdiction. The

agency is mandated to inspect and conduct quality control tests during execution of works as

per QC schedule issued by Engineer in charge of KNNL, No 1 TR Division, Munirabad.

Consultant is required to submit fortnightly report covering physical progress along with

quality test reports/defects corrections and remedies suggested, if any, and to certify such

rectifications. Their services would also be utilized for conducting necessary tests wherever

extra financial implications arise during execution of works.

Scope of work for TPQA consultant as per ToR

(i) Consultants shall perform all duties of quality assurance of works and carry out

comprehensive technical supervision of the works to ensure conformity with

approved designs, line & level as per approved drawings, specifications for materials

and workmanship, adopt Quality Assurance /Quality Control procedure, testing &

acceptance as per applicable relevant standards and codes and sound engineering

practices.

(ii) Consultants shall note deficiencies in the contractor work, cause corrections to be

made, and check the remedial work and facilitate to rectify the deficiencies as per

approved methods / BIS provisions.

(iii) Consultants shall establish, at their own cost, a testing laboratory at the site of

construction work equipped with prescribed men, machinery, tools, plants and

equipment as per the tender document including mobile testing facility.

(iv) Consultants shall ensure that all project activities comply with the latest applicable IS

codes and other relevant statutes.


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(v) Consultants shall deploy, for the entire period of contract, the following minimum

competent, qualified and experienced technical staff with relevant field experience on

similar projects: Project Leader (1), Deputy Project Leader (1) and Quality Engineers

(10) with qualification and experience as indicated in Bid Document.

The list of personnel employed by the TPQC agency is given in Table 13.

Table 14: TPQA team

S. No. Name of the Employee Designation Qualification Experience (years)

1 Rajashekhar Patil Team Leader B.E. (Civil) 31

2 Mallanagouda Deputy Team Leader B.E. (Civil) 10

3 Sharananaagouda H Quality Control cum Quantity Surveyor

Diploma in Civil 8

4 Dyavangouda Quality Control cum Quantity Surveyor

Diploma in Civil 8

5 Anand Dyamanagoudar Quality Control cum Quantity Surveyor

B.E. (Civil) 3

6 Abhishek K Quality Control cum Quantity Surveyor

B.E. (Civil) 2

7 Prabhugouda K Quality Control cum Quantity Surveyor

Diploma in Civil 2

8 3Basavaraj Quality Control cum Quantity Surveyor

Diploma in Civil 2

9 Sharanabasavaraj Lab Technician Diploma in Civil 8

10 Ashok Palled Secretary cum Computer operator

Diploma in Civil 3

11 Manjunath Helper

13 Srinivasa Peon

The consultant has established a laboratory at Anegundi campsite premises of the civil

works contractor RNSIL near Anegundi village. All the necessary equipment is located in the

laboratory. They also have a mobile laboratory which is deployed to all working channels for

in situ measurements. The following tests are conducted:

1. Soil tests

• Atterberg’s Limits (Plastic limit, Liquid Limit.)

• Proctor Density and Moisture content

• Grain size Analysis

• In situ Density of soil.

2. Cement and concrete tests

• Consistency

• Fineness

• Soundness

• Initial and final setting time

• Compression Test


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3. Coarse Aggregate and Sand

• Sieve Analysis of sand and coarse aggregates

• Specific Gravity of coarse aggregates and sand

• Determination of deleterious materials and organic impurities in sand

• Impact tests on coarse aggregates

4. Design mix for concrete

5. Slump tests

6. Compression test for cement concrete cubes

7. Rebound Hammer Test (Non-Destructive Test)

8. Concrete Core Extraction

9. Compressive strength of Cement concrete cores

10. Water test (pH)

Slump cone and electric oven @TPQC laboratory Mortar and soil testing equipment @TPQC laboratory

Testing cement concrete cube for 28 days strength TPQC laboratory at Anegundi


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Soil core test at Shivapura canal

Concrete cube casting @Anegundi canal site Concrete slump test @Upper Gangavathi canal

2.2.6 VNC Modernization Package 2

As described in the foregoing, Package 2 comprises of modernization of 8 anicuts and 1

channel falling within the OCR area and Hampi World Heritage area. The project obtained

clearance from the State Board for Wild Life (SBWL) in March 2020 and is expected to get

clearance from the National Board for Wildlife by December 2020.

In the meanwhile, KNNL has asked the design consultant to revisit schedule B and

estimates to incorporate re-construction of damaged structures such as the aqueducts after

field verification. The design consultant has completed field verification and is in the process

of preparing estimates as of reporting. Once the estimates and schedule B are available,

likely by September 2020, the bid documents will be prepared by PSC. Meanwhile, PSC has

prepared and shared with KNNL a draft bid document following ADB procurement and policy

guidelines amended from time to time.

2.3 WUCS formation and strengthening activity

The objective of capacity building is to ensure that the stakeholders are well equipped with

required knowledge, skills and positive attitude to discharge their roles and responsibilities in

the attainment of project objectives. The component cuts across all thematic areas.

The VNC WUCS Strengthening activity has been initiated on 1 February 2020 after PSC has

moved from Shimoga and opened its offices in Hosapete. The comprehensive capacity

building component comprises the following five key areas:

(a) Institutional strengthening of WUCS: This aspect also includes achieving at least 30%

women participation in all activities such as WUCS meetings, WUCS board membership

and in project level federation to be formed.


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(b) Enhancing skills of WUCS in planning and execution of CAD works, and participatory

irrigation management; role of women will be enhanced both in decision making as well

as in execution.

(c) Enhancing knowledge and awareness in execution and management of modernization

activities. WUCS adopt environment and social safeguards in the modernization works.

(d) Farmers adopting sustainable agricultural practices and income generation activities to

contribute towards water use efficiency and increase of agrarian incomes.

(e) Promoting/strengthening of Federation of WUCS at VNC project level (preferably one for

LBC and one for RBC) so that WUCS and Federation together continue to take care of

sustainable operation and management of canals handed over to them.

After lifting of lockdown 3.0 on 18 May 2020, PSC team members started interactions and

trainings with the WUCS adhering to the restrictions by the government. PSC met with the

executive engineer of TR Division 2 (Odderahatti) to appraise him of the urgent need to

enter into MoU with the WUCS under his Tungabhadra Canal Division 2 at the earliest. This

will enable WUCS to reactivate and go for next critical steps such as elections and water tax

collection.

2.3.1 Baseline Assessment of WUCS

Baseline assessment is used as a means to monitor change in the performance of WUCS

against selected 29 key parameters. This would help compare the change from time to time

with respect to the first baseline. Based on the secondary data, PSC identified 11 WUCS

formed during 2001-2002, located the key leaders in the village, and verified the records

wherever available. Out of these 11 WUCS, 10 are under left bank and one under right bank

canal (Siruguppa). The second baseline assessment of all the 10 WUCS has been

completed during the reporting period. Details are given in Annexure 1.

2.3.2 Training and Capacity Building

In spite of the restrictions due to COVID-19, PSC continued to carry out training and capacity

building activities following precautions and guidelines. The number of participants did not

exceed 20, distancing was maintained, and temperature and hand sanitization were

compulsorily carried out before the start of any event. The venue used was generally open

areas, or open areas of temples, schools or community building premises. At the outset of

each event, a 20-minute session was devoted to explaining about the need and adoption of

safety precautions.

As can be seen from Table 16, 7 capacity building programs (6 trainings and 1 exposure

visit) have been conducted during the reporting period; 414 members comprising 335 male

(81%) and 79 female (19%) members participated. As of 30 June 2020, a total of 35 capacity

building programs (32 trainings and 3 exposure visits) have been conducted with a total of

1246 participants-400 Female (32%) and 846 Male (68%).


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Table 15: WUCS Strengthening and Capacity Building-Progress as of June 2020 M

od

ul

e

No

.

Item/ Module Target for Jan-Dec

2020 (no.)

Achieved as of March 2020 Achieved during April-June 2020 Cumulative Achievement as of

June 2020

Training/ event

Male Female Total Training/

event Male Female Total

Training/ event

Male Female Total

1.0 Training Programs on: Institutional Strengthening

1.1

Village/WUCS level orientation/social mobilization programs for: (a) Project awareness; (b) Women’s participation; (c) Federative approach of Institution Strengthening, etc.

60 5 309 73 382 5 136 56 192 10 445 129 574

1.2 Administration, Byelaws, Roles and Responsibilities of WUCS

10 1 26 - 26 - - - - 1 26 0 26

1.3 Accounting principles, accounts & Book keeping, GST etc.

10 - - - - - - - -

1.4

Dovetailing with Govt. Schemes (Depts. Of Agriculture and Horticulture, KVK, Women and Child Welfare, Social Justice, Health, Ayush, etc.) with women in socially inclusive livelihood activities

10 3 - 92 92 3 - 92 92

2.0 Thematic Trainings

2.1 Orientation on Construction Management of Canals for WUCS

10 10 340 17 357 10 340 17 357

2.2 Awareness on Social Safeguards during construction and monitoring role of WUCS

10 1 25 1 26 1 25 1 26


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Mo

du

l

e

No

. Item/ Module

Target for Jan-Dec

2020 (no.)


June 2020

Training/ event



Training/ event

Male Female Total

2.3

Gender Mainstreaming (GESI approaches, Gender Action Plan, WUCS gender orientation, leadership development, women's equal rights and participation in water management, women participation in Federation, Trainings on empowerment for women office-bearers)

15 6 - 146 146 6 0 146 146

2.3a

GESI approaches in Agriculture, Irrigation and water resources management for Dept engineers, officers and staff

3 1 4 2 6 1 4 2 6

2.4 Participatory irrigation management and IWRM

6 - - - - - - - -

2.5 Irrigation Water Management for WUCS and farmers

6 - - - - - - - -

2.6 Environmental Management aspects of modernization

6 - - - - - - - -

2.7 Sensitization on social Safeguards in construction in Heritage area

2 - - - - - - - -

2.8 Sensitization on safeguards in construction in Otter conservation area

4 - - - - - - - -

2.9 Convergence with Swachha Bharat etc.

4 - - - - - - - -

3.0 Promoting WUCS Federation(s)

3.1 Orientation on Role and Importance of Federation-Awareness to WUCS members

4 - - - - - - - -


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Mo

du

l

e

No

. Item/ Module

Target for Jan-Dec

2020 (no.)


June 2020

Training/ event



Training/ event

Male Female Total

3.2

Training on Federation Bye Laws, Conflict Resolution, Irrigation Water Management, Asset Management etc. for board members

4 - - - - - - - -

4.0 Exposure Visits

4.1a

a) Exposure visits to successful Irrigation and water related projects, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture practices, Marketing linkages within Karnataka

10 1 0 6 6 2 6 7 13 3 6 13 19

4.1b

b) Exposure visits to successful WUCS, water management projects, sustainable agriculture and marketing models outside Karnataka

2 - - - - - - - -

Grand Total 176 7 335 79 414 28 511 321 832 35 846 400 1246


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Topics covered in the trainings included: (i) village/WUCS level orientation programs on (a)

project awareness, (b) women’s participation and (c) federative approach of WUCS

strengthening; (ii) project orientation to the presidents and secretaries of existing WUCS and

strengthening aspects by reviewing on the functioning status and preparing action plan for

strengthening; (iii) exposure visit to women farmers from Chikkajanthakal WUCS to the

command area of Tranche 1 Gondi project in Bhadravathi taluk. Of the 5 trainings held under

Module 1.1, one training was held at Hosa Ayodhya where WUCS was pre-existing.

Therefore, decision was taken to strengthen the WUCS through: a) holding annual general

body meeting; b) renewing the registration status, and entering into MoU where not done; c)

collecting membership and farmers’ contribution; d) applying to CADA for one-time grant; e)

collection of water tax; f) participating in VNC modernization works, etc. These activities

were discussed in all the existing 10 WUCS and agreed to follow as part of training module

1.2. Four of the trainings held under Module 1.1 were in the villages where WUCS is not yet

formed. A decision was taken to form the WUCS through institutional processes. Two videos

of the Tranche 1 Gondi project were screened to the farmers in all the trainings to showcase

on the modernization of canal irrigation system and participatory irrigation management

processes. During the reporting period 10 trainings have been conducted on Construction

Management of Canals for WUCS with an overall attendance of 357 members out of which

340 were male members and 17 female members. The sessions were attended by the

farmers with representation from engineers of KNNL and contractor’s teams.

Interactions with women

Alongside, PSC has also conducted separate interaction and orientation sessions with

women in groups in the above-mentioned Chikkajantakal and Hosa Ayodhya villages. The

team explained the need for their active participation in strengthening WUCS, their role in

organic farming and irrigation water management, and non-land based economic activities.

They were exhorted and encouraged to come to the forefront and take up leadership roles.

Motivational exercises were conducted to inspire women towards leadership roles. PSC

identified and invited several women from poor families, SC/ST and economically backward

sections to attend various training events. One of the focal points for these women was

economic activities that would enhance their family income. Looking at the good response,

PSC has taken a select group of five women members on exposure visit to Gondi project to

see SRI paddy, preparation of various organic manures and pesticides, preparation of

organic food items etc., and to Nittur, Davanagere district to see organic farming practices,

organic food items preparation by women groups, farmers efforts at protection of traditional

paddy. They also interacted with the Gondi Federation, and women sub-committees and

learnt about their various activities such as tailoring enterprise, dairy, honey bee-keeping,

solar roti making machine enterprise, vermicomposting, waste decomposer, etc. After

returning from the visit, all the women wanted to start some of these activities. This is yet to

be done as lockdown restrictions continue due to COVID-19 situation.

2.3.3 Run up to Registration of WUCS

As for the formation of new WUCS under Kamalapura sub-division of the TR Division 1, PO-

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available in the sub-division office the same had to be traced from Division office at

Munirabad which took considerable time. The store room at the Division office has been

cleaned and maps retrieved. So far maps pertaining to 7 out of 8 canals have been

retrieved, and PO-wise lists of the khatedars (farmers) are being matched. After this

exercise, PO-wise traced maps would be submitted to enable Superintending Engineer to

release gazette notification for formation of WUCS. Then onwards, CADA would be involved

in the formation process. By the end of the third quarter, some WUCS are expected to be

formed.

In the months of May and June 2020, PSC identified 10 WUCS in Upper and Lower

Gangavathi, Anegundi, Huligi, Shivapura that were formed earlier under the VNC Left Bank

Canals. Among these, Anegundi and Shivapura are reasonably active while the remaining 8

are defunct. MoU between KNNL and WUCS is also not done. The active WUCS hold

regular elections, audit and AGMs. PSC is working with Assistant Registrar, Cooperative

Societies (ARCS), Cooperation Cell, CADA to revive these defunct WUCS and lead them

towards registration. As a first step, PSC identified new CEOs for 4 WUCS (Danapura 2,

Hirejanthikal, Hosahalli, Huligi). Along with the existing CEOs of two other WUCS

(Sangapura and Chikkajanthakal), the 6 WUCS applied to ARCS for revival. The ARCS

appointed an administrative officer to oversee the election process to these 6 WUCS. The

WUCS CEOs gave a letter to the District Registrar (DR) of Cooperative mentioning the name

of the Administrative officer and requesting to issue orders for the conduct of elections. The

DR advised the 6 WUCS to get their accounts audited so that he could issue orders for

elections. As of reporting, 4 WUCS have already got their accounts audited3.

In the meanwhile, since the last quarterly progress report, Bichal WUCS has progressed

towards registration likely to be completed in the next few weeks. The chief promoter of the

WUCS formed by the Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (ARCS) of the Manvi

taluk, Raichur District has collected membership fee and paid the amount to the bank. The

ARCS has started the process of conducting elections to the WUCS. As of this reporting,

Shivapura WUCS is also gearing up for registration and would be completed in a month’s

time.

Table 15 gives the shareholder strength in various WUCS formed prior to the modernization

project. As can be seen most of the WUCS have been formed with the minimum strength

required to register the WUCS. But thereafter there has been no activity taken up by WUCS

except Anegundi, Kampasagara, Shivapura and Bandiharlapura. Since the strength of the

WUCS lies in its membership PSC has been motivating the WUCS to increase their

membership base by explaining the various advantages of a strong and vibrant WUCS.

Table 16: Shareholders in existing WUCS

Name of the Canal

Name of the WUCS

Total farmers

Shareholders as of June 2020

Huligi Huligi 1032 50

Kampasagara 684 310

Shivapura Shivapura 683 403

Bandiharlapura 798 200

3 As of the preparation of this revised version of QPR, the Karnataka government has kept elections to all cooperatives on hold till December 2020 in view of the spike in COVID-19 cases.


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Name of the Canal

Name of the WUCS

Total farmers

Shareholders as of June 2020

Anegundi Anegundi 506 122

Sangapura 1022 135

Lower Gangavathi

Chikkajanthakal 823 60

Danapura 2 399 68

Upper Gangavathi

Hirejanthakal 466 50

Hosahalli 410 52

Total 6823 1450

2.4 Sustainable Agriculture

Modernization of canals is expected to ensure equitable water distribution across the

command area while resulting in increased agricultural yield. Currently, modernization of the

Vijayanagara channel (VNC) system is into its second year under Tranche 2 of the ADB

supported KISWRMIP.

While execution of civil works is done by a contractor, PSC has continued with promoting

sustainable agriculture as part of WUCS strengthening activities. PSC continued to assist

farmers in the adoption of improved agricultural practices that help save water and reduce

input costs while giving increased yield. PSC team members have been visiting regularly to

guide and handhold the farmers on agriculture demonstrations and experiments. This was

followed up with several training programs and exposure visits. Further as part of efforts

towards sustainable agriculture, traditional seed varieties have been mapped and identified

for restoration, and farmers made aware of the strengths of traditional seed varieties.

Alongside, efforts were made to promote a set of organic farming practices by actual

demonstrations and trainings.

Activities under sustainable agriculture practices planned for the last fortnight of March 2020

could not be done due to COVID-19 lock down imposed suddenly on March 24.

Nevertheless, PSC kept constant touch with the farmers-both men and women-discussing

and sharing with them activities that can be taken up upon easing of lockdown restrictions.

As soon as the lockdown restrictions were relaxed from phase 4.0 (18 May 2020 onwards),

PSC team has begun planning with some WUCS on: (a) promotion of organic farming-

concepts and practices, organic growth promoters and pesticides by providing support; (b)

promotion of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation of paddy; and (c)

promoting supplementary income generating activities based on successful Gondi

experience. Efforts are being made to: (i) identify farmers for SRI paddy demonstration in the

ensuing kharif season; (ii) identify farmers interested in taking up bio-growth promoters and

bio-pesticides such as vermicomposting, Jeevamrutha, Puchimarandu and waste

decomposer; (iii) identify government schemes such as dairy development, and training on

tailoring, and linking them with the needy (economically poor). PSC has also interacted with

the individual resource persons as well as resource agencies such as the Agriculture

University in Raichur, KVK Gangavathi. Discussions have been held on having an MoU,

which has been drafted, and awaiting formality. Alongside, trainings on these thematic


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aspects as well as institutional strengthening have been planned and implemented from May

fourth week onwards.

The following paragraphs describe the activities in detail.

2.4.1 Training and Capacity Building

Based on the success of organic farming in Tranche 1 Gondi, PSC has taken up organic

farming to facilitate not only income increase for the farmer but also promote sustainable

agriculture.

A total of 10 training programs have been conducted on sustainable agriculture practices

during the reporting period for farmers as shown in Table 18.

SRI training program at KVK Gangavathi; resource persons explaining conepts

SRI training program at Malapanagudi Ghana Jeevamrutha hands-on training at Nagenahalli

Table 17: Training objectives on Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Name of training Objective

Organic farming orientation

program

Introduction of basic concept and principles of organic farming.

Waste Decomposer Introduction of waste decomposer culture which is used for quick

composting from organic waste, soil health improvement and as plant

protection agent.

Ghana Jeevamrutha

To enhance the crop growth.

Alternative to chemical fertilizers.

Raised bed rice nursery To ensure seed viability and germination potential.

System of Rice intensification Increasing the rice yield and reducing external inputs.

Seed treatment To control seed borne diseases and enable farmers to experiment with seed

treatment on paddy and ragi.

Revival of traditional rice diversity To ensure availability of quality seeds of traditional rice for the farmers.


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Table 18: Training on sustainable agriculture practices

Topic No. of trainings Male Female Total

Organic farming orientation program 2 21 6 27

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) 2 78 - 78

Ghana Jeevamrutha 2 13 8 21

Revival of traditional rice varieties 2 15 - 15

Waste decomposer 2 8 4 12

Total 10 135 18 (12%) 153

As can be seen from Table 18, women have been involved in agriculture trainings right from

the beginning. Although the percentage of involvement is only 12%, a beginning has been

made towards gender mainstreaming.

2.4.2 System of Rice Intensification

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Method

uses low quantity of seed (2 kg/acre), lesser

number of plants per unit area and needs only

half as much water as is normally applied in

irrigated rice. SRI encourages healthy growth

of rice plant with large root volume, profuse

and strong tillers. The plants are non-lodging

with bigger panicles and more number of well-

filled spikelets and higher grain weight. It

allows rice to grow naturally resisting insects.

As part of the training plan, PSC has

organized orientation programs for farmers on SRI method. To begin with, PSC interacted

with groups of farmers explaining about the advantages of SRI method for paddy. Some

farmers had exposure but several questions existed as they had a mixed success in the

past. Further, a general impression prevailed among a majority of the farmers that the SRI

method is not remunerative. Nevertheless, with persistence, PSC team convinced a total of

17 farmers to take up the SRI paddy demonstration (Table 19) this kharif season. Links have

also been made with local Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for advisory support and

demonstrations.

To achieve higher productivity in paddy:

• A plant should have more number of tillers;

• Number of effective tillers should be larger;

• Number of grains in a panicle should be more;

• Grain weight should be more.

SRI method of paddy cultivation helps in achieving all the above.

SRI Method uses less seed (2 kg/acre); with a spacing requirement of 25x25cm, the number

of plants is less per unit area and needs only half as much water as is normally applied in

irrigated rice cultivation. SRI encourages healthy growth of rice plant with large root volume,


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profuse and strong tillers. The plants are non-lodging with bigger panicles, well filled

spikelets and higher grain weight. It allows rice to grow naturally and resists insects.

Demonstration of SRI paddy is one of the key activities planned under sustainable

agriculture. The SRI paddy demonstration was taken up on the fields of 17 farmers from

three WUCS during this crop season.

Handbill on SRI method in Kannada language for awareness

Table 19: SRI Kharif (2020) Paddy Demonstration

S.

No. Channel WUCS Village Farmer Name Variety

Area

(acres)

1 Anegundi Vijayanagara Neeru

Balakedarara Sangha

Anegundi 1

2 Anegundi Niru Balakedarara

Sahakara Sangha

Sangapura Hemasundera

Reddy

Telangana Sona 1

3

Lower

Gangavathi

Niru Balakedarara

Sahakara Sangha

Chikkajantha

kal

Basavaraju Gangavathi

Sona

1

4 Chikkajantha

kal

Mamthaz Mabu

Sab

Gangavathi

Sona

1

5 Chikkajantha

kal

Mukkanna

Pachchi

Gangavathi

Sona

1

6 Chikkajantha

kal

Mabu Sab Gangavathi

Sona

1

7

Raya

Ananthasay

anagudi

Parashurama Bangara Kaddi 0.5

8 Narasapura

Magani

Hemagiriyappa Bangara Kaddi 0.75

9 Basavana

Durga

Lava Kumar Salem Sanna 0.5

10 Basavana

Durga

A.R.Devikamma Bangara Kaddi 0.5


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S.

No. Channel WUCS Village Farmer Name Variety

Area

(acres)

11 Nagenahalli Kasturamma Bangara Kaddi 0.5

12 Nagenahalli Tyamma Bangara Kaddi 0.5

13 Nagenahalli Shadakshari

Gowda

Bangara Kaddi 0.5

14 Nagenahalli Chandrashekar Bangara Kaddi 0.5

15 Kalaghatta Nagenahalli Srinivas Bangara Kaddi 0.5

16 Basava Nagenahalli Smt.Bharathi Bangara Kaddi 0.5

17 Turtha Venkatapura Subba Raju Sona Masuri 0.5

Total 8 Villages 17 Farmers 5 Varieties 11.75

acre

2.4.3 Revival of Traditional Crop Varieties

Seed is the soul of Agriculture. Seed is the determining factor for the success or failure of a

crop; in other words, the destiny of a farmer depends upon the quality of the seed. To ensure

that farmers procure/use quality seeds, and thereby adopt sustainable agriculture, PSC has

begun by re-introducing traditional rice varieties to a small group of farmers. Traditional

varieties are sturdier and withstand pests and diseases. This activity of promoting traditional

varieties has been extended to some more farmers for raising millets and vegetable crops.

Trainings and study tours were conducted with an aim to expose farmers to locally suitable

agro-diverse cropping patterns and quality seeds. The need for maintaining seed and crop

diversity has been stressed so that rural communities can build crop resilience and adapt to

climate change. Select farmers have been taken to Davanagere organic farms in batches.

2.4.3.1 Mapping for traditional seed varieties

PSC carried out Seed Mapping (using Participatory Rural Appraisal technique) in

Nagenahalli, Hosahalli and Chikkajanthakal villages to quantify genetic diversity retained by

the community. Seed mapping technique involves the whole community in particular the

senior members, to examine the diversity that is lost, and that which can be retained. All this

is documented. The technique gave a good indication of the extent of biodiversity loss and

also the multiple characteristics of varieties like pest and diseases resistance, fodder quality,

lodging, and cooking quality.

After the seed mapping exercise, all the available varieties were collected and distributed

among farmers with vested interest for further multiplication and utilization. A seed card has

been printed and distributed among such farmers for recording the varieties, and seed

growth history. Attempts are being made to source lost varieties from other areas and given

to the farmers.


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Crop

variety

>65 Years

ago 50 Years ago 30 Years ago 10 years ago

2020 Varieties introduced

by PSC

Paddy

Bangara

Kaddi

Dodda Masuri, Antina Gowri

Manila ,IR 64,Mangala BPT Sona, Nelluri

MTU 1010,Sona 5204 RNR 15048,Ganga Cauvery

Bangara Kaddi , Salem Sanna, Gandha Sale, Sidda Sanna, Andanoor Sanna HMT , RNR

Banana

Jawari Bale Sugandi, Sakkare Bale

Sugandi, Sakkare Bale

Sugandi,Sakkare Bale Elakki Bale

Sugarcane

Patavali Co 419

Patavali , Anka Palli –Improved

CoC 671, Bathi Bellada Raja (CO 62175) Jaibheema (CO 8371)

Coconut

Tiptur Tall Tiptur Tall Tiptur Tall Tiptur Tall

Figure 14: Crop diversity over the decades in Vijayanagara Channels

Local variety (Jawari bale-sorghum, paddy, sugarcane and coconut)

Improved Varieties

As can be seen from Figure 14, there was rich diversity during the 60s, which is getting lost

gradually. The erosion of rice diversity, for example, is attributed to the arrival of high

yielding Sona variety and the mono cropping system preferred and adopted by the farmers.

Seed of one of the lost varieties in the mapped villages, namely Bangara Kaddi rice, has

been sourced from Anegundi area and distributed to interested farmers for further

multiplication. As more number of farmers use this variety, it will contribute to restoration of

diversity. More details will be provided in the ensuing quarter report.


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2.4.3.2 On-farm Seed Conservation

On-farm seed conservation is another activity being promoted to reduce dependence upon

external inputs as also ensure nutrition security. Twelve farmers have come forward and

sown the following traditional rice varieties in their farmland.

Sidda Sanna Gandha Sale HMT Bangara Kaddi

Paddy Seed Types

Sidda Sanna is a small, fine grained rice, with excellent cooking quality, similar to Sona masuri,

developed by Mr. Boregowda, farmer from Mandya. The variety which is easy to grow, resistant to

pests and diseases, and suitable to cultivate in both the seasons, soon became popular among growers.

The tasty, superfine grains attracted the consumers as well.

Gandhasale is a flavoured and scented rice variety of Karnataka and Kerala. Gandhasaale is known

especially for its rich aroma and is popularly known as Kerala's basmati. It is a scrumptious variety with

excellent cooking quality, highly fragrant, exclusive aroma and unforgettable taste.

HMT, grown over a million acres of farmland, is a rice variety developed by Dadaji Ramaji Khobragade,

a small cultivator and self-trained plant breeder who brought a measure of prosperity to a few hundred

thousand farmers in Maharashtra and neighbouring States. The grain looks even thinner than Sona

Masoori and tastes good. It suits for both kharif and summer.

Bangara Kaddi was a popular rice during Vijayanagar empire period. Fine grained, scrumptious variety

with excellent cooking quality, and very tasty. The rice is very soft and smooth when cooked and is

easily digestible. Ear heads are long and golden in colour.

Quality Seed Production of Telangana Sona (RNR 15048)

RNR 15048, a fine-grained, blast resistant paddy variety, christened

‘Telangana Sona’, is fast gaining popularity among farmers in Gangavathi and

Sindanur. RNR 15048 has gained popularity, because of its unique grain size,

short slender shape, high grain yield potential, high head rice recovery, good

cooking quality and above all robust blast resistance characteristics.

Its low Glycaemic Index (GI) of 51.5 percentage compared to the popular BPT

Sona rice variety (GI of 56.5) has made it a preferred choice for health-

conscious consumers, particularly diabetic patients.

Availability of quality RNR rice seed is very limited. The seed available in the

open market is not meeting the minimum standard for genetic purity. So,

enhancing farmer skills in seed selection and maintenance is needed to ensure

higher paddy productivity and marketability. The quality of seeds decides the

quality of the crop.

To address this issue, 20 kg breeder seeds were procured from Rice Research Centre, Professor

Jaishankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, and distributed to 10 rice

farmers for quality seed production. Principal Scientist & Head, Rice Research Centre will provide the

technical support for cultivation and production of Telangana Sona.


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2.4.3.3 Evaluation and demonstration of desi rice germplasms at ARS, Gangavathi

As another step towards promoting traditional varieties, PSC has entered into an MoU

(Memorandum of Understanding) with the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, for

evaluation of available traditional rice varieties of VNC command area. As described in the

foregoing under the section Mapping of traditional seed varieties, traditional rice varieties

have been mapped and seeds collected from farmers (Table 20). These seeds have been

handed over to the local Agricultural Research Station at Gangavathi (falling under the UAS,

Raichur) for evaluation. The ARS is preparing land for sowing of these seeds. Farmers from

VNC command will be taken to these demonstrations to enable them to observe, discuss

with scientists and evaluate for themselves. Further progress will be described in the

ensuing quarter report.

Table 20: List of traditional rice varieties selected for Participatory Varietal Selection

S. No. Name of Variety

Special Character S. No. Name of Variety Special Character

1 Gangabali Fine long rice 26 Bangara Kaddi Traditional rice variety of Vijayanagara

2 Parimala Sanna

Small and scented 27 Ambe mor

Scented rice. Popular in Maharashtra.

3 Raichur Sanna Fine long 28 Malgudi Sanna Fine long variety

4 Manila Released variety, and was popular in 80’s

29 Andanur Sanna Selected from sona masuri field

5 Alur Sanna Popular traditional variety 30 Rathna Sagar Medium rice

6 Dambarsale 31 Ram Galli Attractive. Ornamental

7 Rathnachoodi Popular variety of old Mysore region

32 Kari Basumathi Fine long

8 Khalabath Black rice 33 Kumbalur Sale

9 Jeeraga samba Small, scented rice 34 Sindura Madusale Extra-long sized grain

10 Chinnaponni High yielding and short duration

35 Kumbalur Sale Long grain

11 Mysore Mallige Farmer bred variety. 36 Kalajeera Scented and small grain

12 Sidda Sanna Fine rice 37 Anandi

13 Nari kela Special rice. Ornamental 38 NMS 2 Good fodder

14 Kagi Sale Medicinal rice 39 Gowri Sanna Medium rice

15 Jasmine Black Fine long 40 Manipur Rice Small grain

16 Gandhasale Small and scented 41 Jugal

17 Rajmudi Royal rice. It was liked by Mysore Kings

42 Madu Sale Fine, long

18 Gid Gowri Medium grain 43 Raj Bhoga Good cooking quality

19 Navara Medicinal rice for joint pain

44 Kichadi Samba Excellent cooking quality

20 HMT Fine long. Excellent cooking quality

45 Coimbatore Sanna For daily use

21 Delhi Bhog Traditional variety 46 Mapille Samba Medicinal rice

22 Salem Sanna Good fodder 47 Chitta Mutyalu Small, scented rice

23 Dehardun Basumathi

Fine long 48 Mysore Sanna Medium sized grain

24 Navagali Medium grain 49 Raskadam

25 Masoori Medium grain. It was a popular variety in 70’s

50 Malgudi Sanna Small grain


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2.4.3.4 Promotion of Organic Farming

As part of promotion of organic farming, PSC has introduced crop growth promoters and bio-

pesticides. The strategy adopted is to begin working with a few select farmers in different

channel command areas. Actual hands-on demonstration is conducted for collecting the

herbs which are generally locally available, and applied to the farm. As the farmers from the

neighbourhood observe the results, they are also motivated. Details are given below.

(i) Waste decomposer

National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF) has developed a waste decomposer culture

which is used for quick composting from organic waste, soil health improvement and as plant

protection agent. It is a consortium of microorganism extracted from desi cow dung. The

waste decomposer is sold in a bottle of 30 gm costing Rs. 20 per bottle directly through

NCOF and Regional Organic Farming Centres (RCOF) to farmers. The waste decomposer is

also validated by ICAR. A single bottle decomposes bio-waste of more than 10,000 metric

tons just in 30 days. This culture had been introduced in Gondi, and has become popular

with farmers due to very encouraging results. PSC introduced this to 6 farmers in VNC on a

demonstration basis. More farmers are showing interest looking at the preliminary results of

compost. PSC aims to distribute to at least 250 farmers by July end.

Preparation of waste decomposer

Table 21: Beneficiaries of Waste Decomposer

Name of WUCS No. of beneficiaries

Anegundi 2

Raya 2

Lower Gangavathi 2

Total 6

(ii) Ghana Jeevamrutha


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Ghana Jeevamrutha is an organic fertilizer which enriches the soil and provides nutrients

required for the growth of the plant. It is a rich source of Nitrogen and micro-organisms which

naturally enhance soil fertility. Ghana Jeevamrutha can be applied directly as manure to all

kinds of plants, including for crops such as rice and sugarcane. Five farmers from 3 villages

have adopted this method as shown in Table 22.

Table 22: Ghana Jeevamrutha Beneficiaries

Name of WUCS No. of beneficiaries

Anegundi 1

Raya 2

Lower Gangavathi 2

Total 5

Mehboob Sab, Chikkajanthakal village preparing ghanajivamrutha

Promotion of Grain legume and Green manure;

Pillipesara (Phaseolus trilobus)

This is a dual-purpose crop

yielding good fodder for the

cattle and green manure.

Pillipesara comes up well in hot

season with sufficient soil

moisture. it is capable of being

cut twice or thrice before being

ploughed into the field.

PSC is supporting farmers to

select and store Pillipesara in

chemical free methods. PSC is

also helping farmers to sell

their produce at good price as

an experimental basis.

Prajavani, Kannada daily has

carried out special story on

Pillipesara in their agriculture

section.

Special story published on Parajavani –

Kannada Daily


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(iii) IEC materials on nutrient management and seed diversity

PSC has developed IEC posters on seed and nutirent management. To begin with, these

have been shared with farmers through WhatsApp.

A Seed Saver Card has been developed to record the conservation and transaction of

seeds by farmers.

Seed savers card to record traditional seeds conservation and propagation

2.5 Social Management Framework and Gender Action Plan

The poverty reduction and social strategy under the program is aligned with ADB’s Poverty

and Social Analysis Strategy (2012)4 and GoI’s current policy on promoting inclusive growth

and achieving poverty reduction through integrated water resources management and

community participation. Several poverty-reduction programs have been launched by the

national/state governments for the rural poor comprising small and marginal farmers,

landless labourers and rural artisans. The Program also aims at providing equitable access

to water for farmers and rural households for both agricultural and domestic purposes in

4ADB’s Poverty and Social analysis strategy (2012);


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particular to tail-end, marginal, small and landless farmers, and vulnerable women. Tranche

2 VNC is categorized as Effective Gender Mainstreaming (EGM) as per ADB’s Gender

Policy. The Gender Action Plan and activities of VNC are linked to the gender outputs and

targets indicated within the MFF’s Design and Monitoring Framework. The GAP lays

emphasis on adopting pro-poor and gender inclusive mechanism within the overall program

design.

2.5.1 Gender Action Plan and Implementation

The gender strategy under this program aims at mainstreaming gender relations in the

context of irrigation management. Put differently, women should have a key role in the

grassroots resource management, governance and leadership. Their presence should be at

least 30 percent in the WUCS executive board by the year 2024 as per the Design and

Monitoring Framework. Alongside, the program also plans to empower women with

knowledge on crop diversification and crop management, on‐farm water management, O&M,

systems management and control.

The following are some of the key features specified in the Gender Action Plan of the

Program:

• Providing women with complete information on the project organization, roles and

responsibilities of different stakeholders and WUCS functions;

• Develop leadership qualities in women, and encourage their participation at various

levels including as leaders;

• Recognize the interests and needs of women and incorporate the same in action

plans;

• Prepare CADA and KNNL engineers for recognizing the criticality of women’s

participation in resource governance, and

• Evaluating the impact of women’s involvement on the efficiency of the system.

The implementation of the gender action plan (GAP) continued into this quarter; however,

there was a setback during the months of April and partly in May due to the sudden

lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic on 24 March. After easing of lockdown

restrictions from May last week onwards, PSC has resumed its activities such as individual

and small group interactions, SHG meetings and women training programmes. A total of 28

capacity building activities (26 trainings and 2 exposure visits) have been conducted during

the reporting period (April-June 2020) covering a total of 832 participants out of which 321

(39%) comprised female members. The trainings included topics such as gender equity and

social inclusion (GESI) concepts, women participation in irrigation management, steps for

formation of women subcommittees, and livelihood activities. Exposure visits were organized

to Davanagere not only for drawing inspiration from practitioners but also for learning

techniques and skills related to vermicomposting, organic paddy cultivation, conservation of

native seeds, value added products and fruit nursery raising (Table 25).

2.5.2 Women Sub-Committees

Women sub-committees are formed for enabling women to get organized as groups and

participate in irrigation management and sustainable agriculture activities. During the first

quarter of the year, two women subcommittees with 30 members were formed, one each on

the left bank and the right bank. During the reporting period, despite pandemic restrictions,


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six subcommittees were formed in the left bank command with 96 women members, and 11

sub-committees in the right bank with 173 women members. Thus, as of reporting, a total of

19 women sub-committees have been formed comprising 299 members (Table 23).

Table 23: Women subcommittees as of 30 June 2020

S. No.

WUCS/ Village Canal

Formed as of

March 2020

Formed

April-June 2020

Cumulative as of June 2020

No. of Sub committees

No. of Members


No. of Members


No. of Members

VNC Left Bank

1. Chikkajanthakal Lower Gangavati

1 15 1 13 2 28

2. Ayodya Lower Gangavati

0 0 1 17 1 17

3. Hosalli Upper Gangavati

0 0 1 21 1 21

4. Anegundi Anegundi

0 0 1 15 1 15

5. Sangapura 0 0 2 30 2 30

Sub-Total 1 15 6 96 7 111

VNC Right Bank

6. Nagenahalli

Kalaghatta 0 0 1 15 1 15

7.

Raya & Basavanna

1 15 0 0 1 15

8. Halemalapanagudi 0 0 1 15 1 15

9. Hosamalapanagudi 0 0 1 15 1 15

10. Hosuru Raya

0 0 1 15 1 15

11. Kamalapura 0 0 1 15 1 15

12. Hosuru Bella

0 0 1 15 1 15

13. Narasapura 0 0 1 16 1 16

14. Venkatapura Thurtha 0 0 1 15 1 15

15. Ramasagara Ramasagara

0 0 1 15 1 15

16. Muddapura-10 0 0 1 15 1 15

17. Jagedarabande Raya 0 0 1 22 1 22

Sub-Total 1 15 11 173 12 188

Total 2 30 17 269 19 299

A total of 31 women sub-committee meetings were conducted during the reporting period.

Women members attended these meetings enthusiastically and discussed various topics

(Table 24). PSC has guided them on how to organize meetings, set the agenda, implement

the resolutions, and strengthen group through activities. Some sub-committees have

decided to meet at least once a month, while others decided to meet more often, that is, at

least once a fortnight in the initial period to consolidate committee functioning.


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Table 24: Women subcommittee meetings and topics covered

S. No.

Women sub-committee

Meetings held during

April-June 2020

Topics covered

VNC Left Bank • Women sub-committee (WSC): need, structure and formation.

• Steps in the formation of a sub-committee.

• Importance of WSC and involvement in WUCS.

• Scope for WSC in livelihood activities: natural soap making training, omega 3 laddu making training, tailoring, roti making, petty shop, dairy activities, etc.

• Environment day celebration by planting 3 type of plants with WSC members.

• Meeting dates and agenda setting.

• Identifying women entrepreneurs.

• Awareness on VNC modernization project.

• Capacity building of WSC through trainings and exposure visits.

• Participation of women irrigation water management and sustainable agriculture development activities (SADA).

• Organic farming-SRI paddy method, preparation of vermi-compost, waste decomposer, jeevamrutha, etc.

• Participation of women in quality monitoring of civil works along with WUCS.

• Social and Environmental Safeguards Monitoring.

• Women participation in WUCS board and its activities.

• Government schemes: convergence and dovetailing.

1. Ayodhya 3

2. Chikkajantakal 1

3. Hosalli 1

4. Sangapur 1

5. Anegundi 1

Sub-total 7

VNC Right Bank

6. Nagenahalli 4

7. Hosuru 2

8. Narasapura 3

9. Nagenahalli 1

10. Venkatapura 1

11. Ramasagara 2

12. Muddapura-10 2

13. Jagedarabande 2

14. Halemalapanagudi 2

15. Hosamalapanagudi 2

16. Hosuru 2

17. Kamalapura 1

Sub-total 24

Total 31

2.5.3 Women Empowerment

As part of the project capacity building program, six trainings were conducted on GESI

concept and mainstreaming women in irrigation management. A total of 148 women

participated. Further 56 women were provided hands-on training on preparation of natural

soap; 36 more women were provided training on preparation of Omega 3 Laddu (sweet

preparation) to promote nutrient management among women.

PSC encouraged the trained women to become entrepreneurs and use their skills to improve

their livelihoods. It is planned to follow up on this training by developing forward and

backward linkages to enable them to establish units and link with market (Table 25).

Table 25: Capacity Building for Women during April-June 2020

S. No.

Training/Exposure Training/

event Female

Participants Remarks

1.

GESI concept and mainstreaming women in irrigation management, Formation of Women Subcommittee

6 148

Participants: T: 152; M: 4 (3%),

F: 148 (97%); 20% of women are SC/ST; 34% marginal farmers.


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S. No.

Training/Exposure Training/

event Female

Participants Remarks

2. Women in Livelihood: Natural Soap Making

2 56

All participants comprised women from women subcommittees. Of them, 4 are SC/ST; 62% are marginal farmers.

3. Women in Livelihood: Omega 3 Laddu making from flaxseeds (nutrient sweet).

1 36

All participants are from women subcommittees. Of them 4 belong to SC/ST; 97% are marginal farmers.

Laddu made from flax seeds and other ingredients is tested scientifically by Krishi Vignana Kendra; it is certified as a memory booster for children.

4.

Exposure visit on vermicomposting, organic paddy cultivation, conservation of local seeds, value added products, and nursery raising

2 7

T: 13; M: 6, F: 7. Of the total, 54% are women participants; 1 belongs to SC; All are marginal farmers.

Total 11 247

Training on Omega 3 laddu making at Nagenahalli

on 6.6.2020

Training on natural soap making at Gangavathi on 7.6.2020

Exposure Visit

An exposure visits was organised for a group of 7 women from Nagenahalli during the

reporting period. These include: (i) visit to Raya and Basavanna canals on the VNC right

bank to expose them to organic way of paddy cultivation; (ii) conservation of native paddy

seeds by farmer Anjaneya of Kumbaluru, (iii) preparation and marketing of value added

products by Sarojamma of Nittur, (iv) horticulture nursery raising by Green Tech Nursery-all

in Davanagere district, and (v) production of vermicomposting manure at Saidhabi at

Bhandral village, Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district. Seeing all these, women were excited to

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2.5.4 GAP progress in VNC

Progress of the Gender Action plan under Outputs 2 and 3 as per format given by ADB is given in Table 26.

Table 26: Status of Gender Action Plan as of 30 June 2020

Activities, Indicators, Baseline,

Targets, Time Frame and

Responsibility

Progress to Date

Issues and Challenges (Please include

reasons why an activity was not fully

implemented, or if targets fall short, or

reasons for delay, etc.)

Progress for the Quarter

(This should include information on

progress for the current quarter--

qualitative and quantitative updates (sex-

disaggregated data)

Cumulative Progress

(This should include information

on progress (qualitative and

quantitative updates including

sex-disaggregated data) from

the start of the implementation

of the GAP to the previous

quarter’s progress report.)

Output 1. State and Basin Institutions Strengthened for IWRM

Activity 1. Develop the capacities of WRD staff including women in IWRM

Targets/Indicators 1.

At least 600 WRD staff (of which 200

are women staff) are certified in IWRM

(2018 baseline: 150 staff are certified of

which 40 are women)

Baseline: Responsibility:

WRD/PMU/PIOs

Time Frame: Year 2

Output 2. Irrigation system infrastructure and management modernized

Activity 2. Build awareness of women’s equal rights and participation in water resources management and livelihood improvement


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Responsibility

Progress to Date









disaggregated data)

Cumulative Progress








Targets/Indicators 2:

30 sensitization workshops focusing on

gender equality and social inclusion

(GAP) approaches and women’s role

and participation in water resources

management and farm/off farm

livelihood activities conducted for all

WUCS in the VNC subproject area (T:

30 workshops conducted with at least

60% men’s participation)

Baseline: Responsibility: PMU/PIOs

Time Frame: Year 2-3

16 trainings conducted for WUCS members (T:

305; M:139, F:166).

16 trainings conducted for WUCS

members (T: 305; M:139, F:166).

1. Group activities limited to 20 by the government during the COVID-19

2. Community sometimes not willing to attend events.

3. Uncertainty on the time duration of prevalence of COVID-19.

DMF Indicator 2d.

At least 50% of all WUCS officers and

members (with at least 60% men’s

participation) reported increased



resource management.

(2019 baseline: n.a.)

To assess impact of the training, a feedback

evaluation form will be designed and

administered before and after the training

program.

1. Most of the WUCS are dormant, and hence WUCS board members cannot be identified. Hence, progressive

farmers/leaders are selected for trainings.

2. Group activities limited to 20 by the government during the COVID-19

3. Community sometimes not willing to attend events.



At least 30% of WUCS management

board members are women (T: M– 150;

6 out of 36 board members of 3 WUCS are

women (17%).

6 out of 36 board members of 3

WUCS are women (17%).

As per byelaws only 2 out of 12 members

should be women. However, as in Tranche 1

non-voting women members belonging to C


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Responsibility

Progress to Date









disaggregated data)

Cumulative Progress








F–50)



& D categories would be placed on the Board

to increase the women participation.

DMF Indicator 2c.

30 WUCS established and trained on

operation and maintenance of tertiary

irrigation system and improved on-farm

water application methods (with 30%

women representation in management

boards and 40% attendance in training)

(2019 baseline: 0)

Not due Not due

This indicator should read as follows to

avoid duplication with Target/Indicator 3

above, and 30 WUCS establishment and

O&M training is part of the DMF. It appears

out of place here in the GAP:

At least 40% attendance of women in

training) (2019 baseline: 0).

Activity 3. Improve the knowledge of relevant government departments on GAP approaches in agriculture, irrigation and water resources management


5 gender sensitization workshops

provided to WRD and KNNL staff on

GAP concepts and in the design and

implementation of water resources

management, irrigation and agriculture

programs for vulnerable populations,

including women and use of sex-

disaggregated data for decision making

(T: F–30; M–70)

Baseline: Responsibility:

WRD/PMU/PIOs


Two workshops held for KNNL staff.

(T:16; M:11; F:5)

Two workshops held for KNNL

staff.

(T:16; M:11; F:5)

1. Restrictions on group activities and travel restrictions by the government during the COVID-19

2. Pre-occupation of WRD and KNNL staff with COVID-19 duty and water management duties.


DMF Indicator 2e. To assess impact of the training, a feedback - -


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Responsibility

Progress to Date









disaggregated data)

Cumulative Progress








At least 50% of KNNL staff (including

30% women) reported increased



resource management. (2019 baseline:

n.a.)

evaluation form will be designed and

administered before and after the training

program.

Output 3. Program and management systems operational

Activity 4. Monitor progress of gender and socially inclusive focused activities in water resources management


Project management information

system with gender indicators



Being complied.

For VNC the MIS has been redesigned to

include sex disaggregated data for all

programs/activities.

PMIS has been completed and data entered:

http://vncpmis.knnlindia.com/

Gender Monitoring format will be done which

is finalized now.

PPMS being developed.

Being complied.

-


Sex–disaggregated data collected,

analyzed and reported in quarterly

progress reports and safeguard

monitoring reports

Being complied.

Being complied.

-



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Responsibility

Progress to Date









disaggregated data)

Cumulative Progress











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As can be seen in Table 26, achievements against target are well on track in spite of

restrictions due to COVID19 epidemic. A summary of achievements of GAP is given below:

1. Under indicator 2, the targets are to be achieved during year 2-3; nevertheless, as

of reporting period, 16 sensitization workshops have been conducted for WUCS

members during year 1 in which out of a total of 305 participants, 139 (46%) were

male and 166 were female (54.4%).

2. Under Indicator 3, as per Cooperative Society bylaws, there are 6 women on the

boards of 3 WUCS at the rate of 2 women per WUCS. However, as was done in

Tranche 1 Gondi project, the PSC proposes to increase women’s involvement by

including them as non-voting members of the Boards. This process which will

require WUCS members to agree will take time.

3. Indicator 4: Out of the target of 5 gender sensitization workshops for WRD and

KNNL, under year 1-2 framework, PSC has already conducted two workshops for

KNNL staff.

4. Sex disaggregated data is being collected for all events such as trainings,

workshops, exposure visits and group events, reported in the progress reports, and

disclosed on the KNNL website.

3.0 INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION

Following are the key elements of progress under IEC during the April-June 2020 quarter.

Newsletter: The second and third issues of Jalasampada have been combined in view of

the lockdown situation. This combined issue for the period

March to June 2020 has been compiled, designed and

published. The issue contains progress of civil construction

activities in different channels, safeguard monitoring, women

subcommittee formation, grievance redressal mechanism

arrangements, and sustainable agriculture activities, among

others. The editorial committee comprises KNNL ICZ Chief

Engineer, Executive Engineer (TR Division 1),

Communication & Documentation Specialist and SMEC Team Leader.

Awareness material: During the reporting quarter, one handbill related to system of rice

intensification (SRI) has been compiled, designed, printed and distributed among various

WUCS members and paddy cultivators.

Wall writings: Wall writings have been found to be very effective in Tranche 1 Gondi

modernization project, particularly in terms of raising project awareness and promoting

thematic concepts such as WUCS institutional strengthening, safeguard monitoring,

participatory irrigation management, organic farming practices and sustainable agriculture.

Currently, slogan writing on walls is going on in various villages of the VNC command area

aimed at communicating the importance of water, irrigation water management, people’s

participation, ethics, value of cooperation, scope of people’s institutions, sustainable

agriculture, women and social issues, among others. In each project village, one thematic

activity and four awareness slogans are being painted. During the reporting quarter, 29 wall


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writings have been completed in 7 villages, namely, Hosalli, Chikkajantakal, Bandiharlapura,

Sangapura, Kamalapura, Malapanagudi and Bukkasagara.

Booklet on VNC: A booklet on VNC is under compilation. The book is planned to serve as a

ready reference across categories of people-from general public to engineers. The book will

have basic information related to historical, technical, institutional and social aspects in

addition to project details. First draft has been prepared during the reporting quarter.

Training on case study writing

A training on case study writing was conducted for PSC field staff on 20.6.2020 at Gangavati

SST office. Topics covered included:

• Selection of topics for case study writing;

• Effective case study writing skills;

• Types of documentation methods;

• Identifying progressive farmer, ways of interaction and conducting interview;

• Techniques of good photography and videography.

Resource persons conducted the training through discussion, conversation, power point

slide show and games. All the participants have agreed to develop two case studies each

month for newsletter and newspapers/magazines without fail. It may be noted that three

case studies have already been completed during the reporting quarter (see box).

Video documentation: A short video documentation to capture organic practices is in

progress. Video shooting of seed treatment using salt water, Ghana Jeevamrutha-Bio

compost method and Huligi canal civil works has been completed. Seed treatment and

Ghana Jeevamrutha videos have been finalised (Table 27).

Table 27: Progress of IEC activities as of June 2020

S. No.

Activity

Planned

Jan-Dec 2020

Achieved till last quarter

Achieved

Apr-Jun 2020

Cumulative up to June

2020

1 Wall writings (no.) 300 10 40 50

2 Newsletter (Issue)* 6 1 2 3

3 Booklet on VNC 1 - In progress -

4 Booklet on WUCS registration

process 1

In progress -

5 Radio programs (episodes) ** 13 - In progress -

6 Awareness materials-Handbills (no.)

6.1 About the VNC modernization project

5000 5000 - 5000

6.2 Roles and Responsibilities of WUCS 5000 5000 - 5000

6.3 Social and environmental safeguards

2000 -

- -

6.4 Social and gender framework 3000 3000 - 3000

6.5 System of Rice Intensification 1000 - 1000 1000

6 Brochures 4 - - -

7 Videos-total 6 - 2 2

7.1 About project 1 - - -

7.2 WUCS formation process 1 - - -

7.3 Bio pesticide preparation 1 - 1 1


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S. No.

Activity

Planned

Jan-Dec 2020

Achieved till last quarter

Achieved

Apr-Jun 2020

Cumulative up to June

2020

7.4 Safeguard monitoring 1 - - -

7.5 Irrigation water Management 1 - 1 1

7.6 Canal pollution 1 - - -

8 Case studies - - 3 3

9 Celebration of special events-World Water Day, International Women's Day, Environment Day, etc.

3 -

1 1

10 Training on documentation and photography for PSC staff, and select WUCS members

3 -

1 2

* Due to COVID 19 lockdown, March-April and May-June issues have been combined.

** Discussed with Sri M S Nagendra, Program Executive of All India Radio, Hospet about the cost, slot timings

and duration of the series.

CASE STUDY

Integrated Farming by a progressive farmer

Basayyaswamy (62) is a farmer from Kaddirampur

village of Hospet taluk under Raya canal. A ninth

standard pass, Basayya owns 3 acres of land, out of

which 0.5 acres is under banana crop, 1.5 acres

under paddy, and 1 acre under sugarcane. He uses

an organic crop stimulator called dasagavya, which he

prepares and uses on his crops. From the sugar cane

crop, Basayya prepares organic jaggery himself for

home use.

In addition to agriculture, Basayya is practising honeybee keeping, composting in bins, and

vermi composting units in his backyard. The fertilizer needs of his entire garden are met from

these units. He has a small nursery set up many years ago in which he has grown tens of

trees of drumstick, queen of the night, parijata, sampige, golden bamboo, fig, papaya, nugget,

chikku etc. From this nursery, he earns 12-15,000 rupees every year.

To begin with, he placed two honey boxes in the garden with the support of the Horticulture

Department. Today, the honey boxes have reached a total of 15. The annual yield of honey is

120 kg from 8 boxes per year. At the rate of Rs. 500 per kg, his earning works out to Rs.

60,000 per year.

In recognition of his achievement, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur honoured him

with Organic Agriculture Achievement Award in 2016. Many experts and experienced

growers from all over the state visit his farm to see the comprehensive farming unit.

PSC has been working with this farmer and introduced some rare variety of vegetables as

also Ghana Jevamrutha (bio-compost).


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4.0 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Project Website

KNNL continues to upload Tranche 2 material on its website

http://knnlindia.com/kaveri2/adb.html. The link is updated with project related reports,

communication material, newsletters and videos/photographs from time to time. Hosting is

done through another agency hired by KNNL. PSC coordinates with the host agency for

uploading.

PPMS

The Project Performance Monitoring System is functional.

PMIS

The Project Management Information System (PMIS) application has been developed and

hosted on KNNL server. PSC is regularly updating details of civil work progress, WUCS

information, WUCS baseline survey and all trainings/exposure visits, group events on the

website from time to time. Reports can also be viewed using the user id of guest and

password 123. URL of the Application is http://vncpmis.knnlindia.com/ .This application also

works on Android mobile, Tablet, Laptop and Desktop Browsers.

Screenshot depicting the page to update MIS data

http://knnlindia.com/kaveri2/adb.html



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Screenshot depicting the results page of updated civil works progress

Monitoring of Civil Works through Mobile Application

PSC has developed an application to help engineers monitor the VNC civil works. This

application also works on Android mobile, Tablet, Laptop and Desktop Browsers. The URL

of this application is http://vnccivilwork.knnlindia.com/. One can login to see the reports with

a user id of guest and password 123.

A separate Android Application has also been developed for ease of use anytime. Data is

being entered by authorized KNNL engineers; it can also be viewed by anyone with the user

id guest and password 123.

http://vnccivilwork.knnlindia.com/


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Screenshot depicting the progress of civil works


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5.0 TUNGABHADRA LEFT BANK CANAL

Initially, modernization of 40,000 ha of the 244,000 ha of Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal

(TLBC) was to be financed under the investment program, firstly under Tranche 2 and later

as a possible third tranche. During the preparation of Tranche 2, ADB agreed with DEA and

KNNL that the entire TLBC modernization will be considered for possible financing under a

new loan.

The proposed Modernization plan of the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) submitted by

the International Irrigation Management Expert (IIMS) hired through ACIWRM has five sub-

plans:

1. System Control and Operations Plan (SCOP).

2. Critical Non-control Structures Rehabilitation Plan (CNCSRP).

3. Water Users Cooperative Society Participation Plan (WUCSPP).

4. KNNL Strengthening Plan (KNNLSP).

5. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP).

The interventions proposed in each of these subplans are aimed at providing an integrated,

holistic solution to modernising the TLBC system.

As per the comprehensive modernization plan, the project is proposed to be implemented on

a Design, Build and Operate (DBO) basis over a 4-year first phase period during which all

the regulators are proposed to be completely automated. The critical non-control structures

such as aqueducts, siphons, culvert crossings will have to be rehabilitated separately and

simultaneously to the control structures. During these processes, and alongside hardware

execution, WUCS which are by and large dormant have to be mobilised and strengthened so

that they are aware of the huge investments being made for asset creation, and would take

responsibility for their upkeep. They are also expected to take care of the post project

operation and maintenance of the tertiary canal system. Since TLBC water is used for

several purposes other than irrigation, it is proposed to maintain the quality of water by

avoiding adverse impacts of ancillary uses of the water.

The first phase of the proposed Modernisation project of 4 years is estimated by the IIMS to

cost around USD263.48 million. The cost does not include cost of critical but non-control

structures.

During March 2019, tender for preparation of DPR for TLBC was floated. EI Technologies

was shortlisted and awarded the work in June 2019. The terms of reference of the design

consultant include preparation of command area maps, reconnaissance survey,

topographical survey of main canal and distributary network, detailed engineering including

preparation of designs, drawings and estimates for critical and non-critical structures coming

under TLBC and balance distributaries, preparation of Detailed Project Report in

consultation with ADB/ACIWRM for comprehensive modernization of TLBC under

KISWRMIP as a separate loan. The draft PPPR (preliminary project report) shows an overall

project cost of 5,120 crores

The draft PPPR indicates an overall project cost of INR5,128 Crore, which is about $685

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to inclusion of repairs and rehabilitation to critical major structures, such as tunnels,

aqueducts and unlined canal reaches. KNNL will have to obtain approval of the draft PPPR

from the ERC followed by approval from the GoK, and GoI. KNNL expects to obtain DEA’s

approval by end-2020.

The ADB July 2020 eMission informed KNNL, ACIWRM and WRD on ADB’s and MOJS’s

new initiative “Support for Irrigation Modernization Program” (SIMP) that could benefit TLBC

modernization along with other major and medium irrigation projects in Karnataka. ADB will

share further information on SIMP once the initiative is operational however WRD expressed

its interest with participating.

PSC shall prepare the bid document only on receipt of the schedule B and estimates after

internal approvals within KNNL.

As discussed, and agreed during previous meetings with MD KNNL, the PSC ideally should

be in place at least a year or two in advance of launch of TLBC modernization works. Since

the modernization of TLBC also includes automation, it is critical that the beneficiary farmers

are well prepared to accept the project and prepared to maintain the assets including the

expensive automated components. Adequate awareness, orientation and training on various

aspects of modernization are critical which are to be carried out by PSC. Therefore, the

process of putting in place the PSC also should be initiated at the earliest. It may be noted

that the comprehensive plan envisages implementation of automation in the first four years.

Therefore, specifically in the TLBC project, there is a need for clarity as regards the following

aspects which have a bearing on the economic and financial feasibility (study) in particular:

• Command coverage and phasing: The command area of TLBC is 244,000 ha.

What model will be adopted for implementation of the comprehensive modernization

plan? Whether DBO model or State (and ADB funding) or a mix. How will the project

be phased for implementation in particular the automation component?

• The duration of execution mentioned in the IIMS CMP is 9 years. The first 4 years is

proposed for modernization (including automation). How does one ensure that

WUCS are in place, prepared for modernization/ automation, and accept the same

with a sense of ownership? This is critical because of the huge investment

envisaged, and in the safety and security of the irrigation components and assets.

• Preparation of WUCS: There would be at least 550 WUCS in the 244,000 ha

command. Very few WUCS are reported to be active. Formation/strengthening of

WUCS itself will take a few years. Hence, the phasing of modernization should be

aligned with the phasing of preparation of WUCS. In other words, implementation

should be preceded by at least two full years of WUCS preparation. Mismatches will

be costly errors.

• Economic and Financial Feasibility: There should be clarity on the approach to be

adopted for conducting economic and financial feasibility of TLBC especially in view

of high investments, automation and modernization aspects and the huge command

area.

It is therefore critical to have a detailed discussion on all these aspects and install a PSC at

the earliest.


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6.0 PROJECT STAFF MOBILISATION

Table 28 gives details of inputs of PSC specialists mobilized during the reporting period.

Lockdown prevailed during April and May.

Table 28: Staff mobilization during April-June 2020

S. No. Expert Apr May Jun Total

1 Team Leader/PIM Specialist 1 1 1 3

2 Irrigation Specialist 0

3 DTL/Water Institutions Specialist 1 1 1 3

4 Environmental Specialist 0.2 0 0 0.2

5 Cultural Heritage Specialist 0

6 Bio-diversity Specialist 0

7 Agriculture Specialist 0

8 Social Development & Gender Specialist

0

9 Communication/Documentation Specialist

1 1 1 3

10 MIS Specialist 0

11 Procurement Specialist 0.03 0.1 0.13

12 Training Coordinator 1 0.37 0.73 1.1

13 Training Coordinator 2 0.17 0.6 0.77


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Annexure 1

VNC WUCS Administration: 2nd Baseline Assessment

This report comprises the second baseline assessment carried out during the reporting quarter.

1. INTRODUCTION

The ADB supported Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Management and

Investment Program (KISWRMIP) has a component of forming/strengthening Water Users

Cooperative Societies (WUCS) under VNC Modernization Project. The VNC project should

have 30 plus WUCS as per assessment based on standard command area per WUCS.

However, as of this reporting only 11 registered WUCS exist out of which 9 are dormant and

inactive. Except in Anegundi and Bandiharlapura there is no maintenance of accounts and

auditing and no elections were conducted all these years. PSC is working to revive these

WUCS by facilitating the process of auditing and conduct of elections to the WUCS Boards.

Since a strong, vibrant WUCS is critical to the success of a Participatory Irrigation Management

(PIM) project such as the VNC modernization project, the PSC is mandated to form/strengthen

the WUCS as well as train and empower them towards institutional sustainability. This approach

has given very encouraging results in Tranche 1-Gondi Modernization project.

2. OBJECTIVE OF PERIODIC BASELINE ASSESSMENT

During May-June 2020, the work of reviving 3 WUCS was continued from the pre-lockdown

period of 1st quarter of 2020. As of reporting period, a second baseline assessment has been

carried out against the 29 identified parameters that indicate WUCS performance.

Basing on the baseline assessment carried out from time to time, PSC would refine its WUCS

strengthening approach and plan to provide specific support to each WUCS towards improving

their performance. A few training programs and exposure visits have also been planned during

the third quarter with probable relaxation of restrictions imposed due to COVID-19.

3. METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION

As part of methodology, PSC began visiting each WUCS and collect information against the 29

parameters. The team met local leaders where available or WUCS members. The PSC team

also carried out discussions to understand the status of the WUCS in general, the difficulties

faced, issues with water cess/tax collection, leadership matters, institutional issues etc. The

team also tried to gauge the readiness of the farmers to align with the project goals and tasks.

Table below provides the first baseline assessment.

As for tabulation, the indicators have been divided into one-time and recurring. In Shivapura,

Anegundi and Bandiharlapura WUCS almost all the one-time parameters have been achieved

while the other dormant WUCS are yet to open their accounts. The same three WUCS

mentioned above have also achieved a few of the recurring parameters since they are

maintaining accounts and conducting regular audits and AGMs.


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VNC WUCS Performance

S. No.

VNC Canals->

WUCS->

Activity

Huligi Anegundi Upper Gangavathi Lower Gangavathi

Huligi Kampasagara Shivapura Bandiharlapura Anegundi Sangapura Hirejanthakal Hoshalli Danapura-2 Chikkajanthakal

1st BL

2nd BL

1st BL 2nd BL 1st BL

2st BL


2nd BL

1st BL

2nd BL


2nd BL

1st BL

2nd BL

1st BL 2nd BL

One-time Performance Indicators

1 Registration certificate

N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N

2 WUCS Byelaws N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N

3 WUCS Office N N N N Y Y N N Y N N N N

4 WUCS Own office building

N N N N Y N N Y N N N N

5 Letter head N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N

6 WUCS Board N N N N Y Y N N Y N N N N

7 CEO appointed N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N

8 Total farmers/ khatedars list

N Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N

9 GB members list N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N

10 PAN Card N N Y Y N N Y Y N N N N N

11 TIN/GST/TAN N N N N N N N N N N N N N

12 Name of the Bank & Account Number

N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N

13 Cadastral, soil & land use maps

N N N N N N N N N N N N N

14 Crop particulars detail list


15 MOU with KNNL N N N N N Y Y Y N N N N N

Recurring Performance Indicators

16 Meeting notice book updated

N N N N N Y Y Y N N N N N

17 Annual Audit report maintained

N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N

18 General Body meeting minutes



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S. No.

VNC Canals->

WUCS->

Activity

Huligi Anegundi Upper Gangavathi Lower Gangavathi

Huligi Kampasagara Shivapura Bandiharlapura Anegundi Sangapura Hirejanthakal Hoshalli Danapura-2 Chikkajanthakal

1st BL

2nd BL


2st BL


2nd BL

1st BL

2nd BL


2nd BL

1st BL

2nd BL

1st BL 2nd BL

register updated

19

Governing Body meeting minutes register updated


20

Inward & Outward Register updated

N N N Y N Y N Y N N N N N

21

List of shareholders/ members updated

N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N

22 Members Strength (no.)

N N 12 12 N N 12 12 N N N N N

23 Applied for One-time functional grant


24 One-time functional grant received (INR)

N N Y N Y N Y N N N N N N

25 WUCS collecting water charges


26

Annual maintenance grant received (Y/N)


27 Cashbook updated


28 Income and expenditure register updated


29 WUCS involved in O&M activity

N N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Total Parameters 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29

No. of parameters achieved/ in place

0 7 13 15 17 17 17 17 9 3 3 1 1


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4. KEY FINDINGS

The various efforts of PSC have resulted in improvement against some key parameters as can

be seen from the second baseline assessment. The following is the status in brief:

S.

No. 2nd round (Apr-Jun 2020)

1 As of reporting:

• 3 out of 10 WUCS are registered and partially active;

• One out of the three WUCS (Bandiharlapura) has an office constructed with CADA grant;

(Sangapura under Anegundi canal has its own building).

• 5 WUCS have secretaries (CEOs) in place and office letterheads.

2 • Two out of the 3 WUCS have total farmers list;

• All the 3 WUCS are maintaining governing body meetings register.

3 None of the WUCS has cadastral, soil use and land use maps; work has been initiated.

4 None of the WUCS has crop particular list; work initiated.

5 None of the WUCS is maintaining income and expenditure book; trainings are being conducted.

6 Three out of 10 WUCS have entered into MoU with KNNL.

7 Only 1 WUCS (Anegundi) is maintaining meeting notice book; others are being trained and guided.

8 3 out of 10 WUCS have annual accounts audited; trainings being conducted.

9 3 out of 10 WUCS obtained one-time grant from CAD; guiding for increasing membership.

10 1 WUCS (Anegundi) received the annual maintenance grant for 2020 declared by GoK.

11 7 WUCS have been involved in O&M activity by collecting charges from farmers in the reporting

period.

5. CONCLUSION

Since most of the WUCS are dormant, except for formal registration of 10 WUCS, there is a

need for close handholding as indicated by the two baseline assessments conducted so far.

PSC has been working closely with the WUCS in various ways: having interactions for project

awareness, motivating to form WUCS, conduct meetings, work towards registration, collection

of water tax, membership fee, maintenance of records, registers etc. There is a good response

from most of the WUCS. In addition, public consultations are also held on various channels to

discuss safeguard matters, and to prepare them for monitoring of the same as described in the

Safeguard Monitoring section. The capacity building activities also include the various themes

with the overall objective of creating active and vibrant WUCS. There were just two or three

WUCS which were reasonably active at the time of project launch. Now, many WUCS have

become active. Women’s groups have also been formed as detailed in the foregoing. They are

also actively conducting meetings, discussing issues for their own welfare, and considering

participating in irrigation water management.

The government has currently placed a ban on elections to WUCS till December 2020 in view

of the COVID-19. However, trainings have been conducted on accounts and book keeping,

agenda setting and conducting board meetings, resolutions, maintenance of records and

registers, preparation of farmers lists, involvement of women in WUCS functions etc. PSC has

been implementing all these, and will report the progress in the next quarterly report.