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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:27 IST
Cleaning of Rivers Under Namami Gange Mission
The Namami Gange programme is an umbrella programme to ensure effective abatement of pollution and conservation of the river Ganga and all its tributaries. Under the current Namami Gange programme, other than river Ganga, pollution abatement work is taken up on certain critical tributaries like Ramganga, Kali and Yamuna as a first priority.
The works are executed by the State Project Management Groups (SPMGs) of the respective States through the designated Executing Agencies. In addition, 5 central public sector units, namely, Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited (WAPCOS), Engineer India Limited (EIL), National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC), National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) and Engineers Projects India Limited (EPIL) have been engaged to execute entry level activities in their respective river stretches in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The NGRBA has resolved that no untreated municipal sewage or industrial effluent will be discharged into river Ganga by year 2020. Construction and beautification of Ghats are included under “Entry Level Activities” of Namami Gange. As on 30th Sep., 2016, schemes for 118 Ghats have been approved in the five main-stem Ganga states.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:25 IST
MoUs for Cleaning Ganga River
The Government has availed financial assistance in the form of developmental loans granted by Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), amounting to Rs. 496.90 Crore for projects on Yamuna. Also, several countries have expressed interest to support Ganga Rejuvenation through knowledge/technology sharing, capacity building, research & development, sharing of experiences, expertise & best practices, etc.
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and GIZ Germany have signed an Implementation Agreement for Ganga Rejuvenation on 13th April, 2016. Germany, has committed 3 Million Euro for information, knowledge exchange, capacity building and data management. At national level, the key focus areas are Indo-German Knowledge Exchange, Information & data management, and Public Outreach. At State level, the focus areas are Indo German Knowledge Exchange, Capacity development at SPMG, Industrial and Municipal waste water treatment.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:24 IST
Water Quality Monitoring of Ganga River
Water quality monitoring of river Ganga is being carried out by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) from Gangotri to Diamond Harbour. The overall water quality data as well station wise water quality data of last three years i.e 2013-15 indicates the following.
The river water quality is conforming the bathing criteria for Dissolved Oxygen (DO) at most of the locations from 2011 to 2015.
The long term assessment of water quality data indicates that the river water quality is not conforming to the notified criteria for bathing for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) between the river stretches from D/s Raiwala to Haridwar D/s in Uttrakhand, from Kannauj to Trighat in Uttar Pradesh and from Baharampore to Uluberia in West Bengal. However, the stretches falling in the state of Bihar have been reported relatively clean in term of organic pollution.
Except for few locations in the upper stretch of the river, the river does not conform to the water quality criteria for Faecal Coliform of 2500 MPN/100ml.
The Government is aware that the detergents used by washermen along the bank of river Ganga releases phosphate and thereby increases the level of pollution in Ganga. Construction of “Dhobi” ghats are included in the schemes under the Entry Level Activities of Namami Gange so that the waste water is diverted away and does not flow into river Ganga.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:21 IST
Status of Projects Under Namami Gange Programme
As on 30th September 2016, 128 projects have been sanctioned under Namami Gange Programme (including the existing projects sanctioned under NGRBA Programme) at an estimated project cost of Rs.9419 crore. Out of these, 42 projects are sanctioned exclusively under new components of Namami Gange Programme with a sanctioned cost of Rs 977.07 crore. 58 project are sanctioned to create 808.23 MLD new STP and rehabilitation of 1089.00 MLD of STP and laying/ rehabilitation of 3627.15 Km sewer network. 8 projects are completed which has created 127.90 MLD of STP and laid 847.36 km of sewerage network.
The existing legislations i.e., the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Environment Protection Act, 1986 provide for necessary penal action against the offenders.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has inspected 752 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) (as on 30th June, 2016) out of the identified 764 GPIs operating on the bank of River Ganga and issued directions under Section 5 of E (P) Act, 1986 to 573 units found non-compliant during inspection. Out of these 573 units, 65 units were issued closure directions. Five key industrial sectors namely, distillery, sugar, pulp & paper, tannery and textile contributing 90% of inorganic load into the river system have been issued directions to achieve water conservation and zero liquid discharge by March, 2017.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:20 IST
Status of Lakhwar Dam
Iinvestment clearance for Lakhwar Multipurpose Project has been accorded by the Government in April, 2016 with an estimated cost of Rs. 3966.51 Crore (Irrigation component Rs. 2578.23 Crore & power component Rs. 1388.28 Crore).
The Water Resources Ministry has received a letter dated 06.01.2016 from Government of Haryana for funding of Lakhwar Dam as per the guidelines of National Projects. As per Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated 12th May, 1994 amongst participating Upper Yamuna Basin States, an allocation of 47.818% of utilizable water resources of river Yamuna assessed on mean year availability exists for Haryana. Based on the MoU, a draft agreement on Lakhwar Project was circulated in September, 2013 amongst basin States for their observation. A meeting was held on 20th July, 2016 under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources to arrive at an agreement.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:19 IST
Cleaning of Yamuna River
Discharge of sewage and industrial effluents and over-exploitation of fresh water from the river are the main reasons of deterioration of Yamuna river water quality. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors the water of river Yamuna at various locations from Yamunotri to Allahabad.
Conservation of rivers is an ongoing and collective effort of the Central and State Governments. It is the responsibility of State Governments/concerned local bodies to set up proper facility for collection and treatment of sewage being generated and ensure that the untreated sewage does not fall into the rivers, thereby polluting them. The Central Government is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments in addressing the problem of pollution of river Yamuna by providing financial assistance to U.P., Delhi and Haryana under Yamuna Action Plan (YAP). The total expenditure of Rs.1514.43 crore (including State share) has been incurred on schemes pertaining to sewerage/interception and diversion of drains, rehabilitation/upgradation of existing sewage treatment plants (STPs) and construction of new STPs, low-cost sanitation/community toilet complexes, crematoria, etc. under YAP Phase I and II in the three States. Sewage treatment capacity of 942.25 million litres per day has been created under YAP so far.
Further, YAP Phase III project for Delhi has been approved with an estimated cost of Rs.1656 crore. Under the project, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is implementing rehabilitation of existing trunk sewers and rising mains, upgradation/modernization of existing STPs.
Other than YAP projects, two projects are under implementation in Sonepat and Panipat towns at a total cost of Rs.217.87 crore for pollution abatement of river Yamuna. An amount of Rs.125.66 crore has been released by the Ministry towards implementation of above 2 projects.
Immersion of idols during festival season does increase pollution in the rivers. CPCB has developed guidelines for idol immersion. The guidelines include making of idols from natural materials, encouraging the use of traditional clay in place of baked clay and plaster of Paris, use of water soluble and non-toxic natural dyes for painting of idol, removal of worship materials like flowers, clothes, etc. before immersion for recycling or composting. Educating public through mass awareness programmes is also important to reduce pollution on account of immersion of idols and other puja materials in the river.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:17 IST
Status of Check Dams in the Country
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a conceptual document entitled “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in India” during 2013, which envisages construction of different types of artificial recharge structures including Check Dams in the Country. The Master Plan envisages construction of 1.11 crore structures including 7, 01,818 Check Dams in the Country. The Master Plan has been circulated to all State Governments for implementation.
Further, as per the information available, as on 28.11.2016, 7108 Check Dams were constructed from 2013-14 onwards at an expenditure of Rs. 45210.94 lakhs under the scheme of NRDWP (National Rural Drinking Water Programme) of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. In addition to above, 144876 Check Dams have also been constructed under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from 2013-14.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:17 IST
Pending and Ongoing Irrigation Projects
The Central Government has received requests from various States/UTs for grant of approval pertaining to various projects. The Ministry has received 148 project proposals of Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects and Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) projects for grant of techno economic clearance during the current plan period out of which 68 projects have been considered and accepted by the Advisory Committee of the Ministry. The remaining proposals did not meet the prescribed norms.
During current plan period, 18 project proposals were received from State Governments for being declared as National Projects. 21 Projects were received for proposed Externally Aided funding.
During current plan period, 99 ongoing irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) in the country have been prioritized in consultation with States, for completion in phases by Dec., 2019 in mission mode. The Government has approved the funding arrangement for these projects through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) for their completion in a time bound manner.
During current Plan, total of 621 Flood Management projects for Rs. 57170.48 crore were received from State Governments for techno-economic appraisal out of which, 297 projects of estimated cost Rs.12495.46 crore were cleared.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:16 IST
Exploitation of Ground Water
Central Ground Water Board carries out periodic assessment of replenishable ground water resources jointly with the State Government Departments of the Country including Punjab. As per the latest assessment, the total annual replenishable ground water resource of the Country is around 433 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM). The net annual ground water availability is 398 BCM out of which annual ground water utilization (draft) is estimated as 245 BCM and stage of ground water development/exploitation is 62%.
Out of the total 6607 assessment units (Blocks/ Mandals/ Talukas/ Firkas/Districts) assessed in the country, 1071 units are categorised as ‘Over-Exploited’.
Ground Water Resources Estimation (GEC-1997) methodology outlines a procedure for estimating ground water availability for future irrigation use. Ground water availability for future irrigation is worked out by deducting the existing draft for irrigation and projected demand for domestic and industrial use upto 2025 from the net annual ground water availability.
As per the ground water resource assessment 2011, ground water availability for future irrigation use for India as a whole is 154.71 BCM and that of Punjab is -14.83 BCM. Negative values indicate that overall ground water demand in the state exceeds annual availability.
Measures taken up by the Central Government to check over exploitation of ground water in the country include :
• The National Water Policy (2012) formulated by Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR, inter-alia, advocates conservation, promotion and protection of water and highlights the need for augmenting the availability of water through rain water harvesting, direct use of rainfall and other management measures. The National Water Policy (2012) has been forwarded to all State Governments/ UTs and concerned Ministries/ Departments of Central Government for adoption.
• This Ministry has circulated a Model Bill to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact suitable ground water legislation for its regulation and development which includes provision of rain water harvesting. So far, 15 States/UTs have adopted and implemented the ground water legislation on the lines of Model Bill. In addition, 30 States/UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory by enacting laws or by formulating rules & regulations or by including provisions in Building bye-laws or through suitable Government Orders.
• Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under “The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986” for the purpose of regulation and control of ground water development and management in the Country. So far, CGWA has notified 162 areas in the Country for the purpose of regulation of ground water. Under the CGWA guidelines, in notified areas, no permission is accorded to extract ground water through any energized means for any purpose other than drinking water. However, for non-notified areas, ground water withdrawal by industries is regulated by means of guidelines/criteria as specified as CGWA.
• CGWB has also prepared a conceptual document entitled “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in India” during 2013. The Master Plan envisages construction of 1.11 Crore rain water harvesting and artificial recharge structures in the Country at an estimated cost of Rs. 79,178 Crores to harness 85 BCM (Billion Cubic Metre) of water. The augmented ground water resources will enhance the availability of water for drinking, domestic, industrial and irrigation purpose. The Master Plan has been circulated to all State Governments for implementation.
• The Department of Rural Development has prioritized work related with Natural Resources Management (including water harvesting) under MGNREGA and has issued a joint framework with this Ministry and Department of Land Resources. For FY 2016-17, the States have taken up a target of 8,82,325 farm ponds.
• CGWB has taken up Aquifer Mapping and Management programme during XII Plan, under the scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation. The Aquifer Mapping is aimed to delineate aquifer disposition and their characterization for preparation of aquifer/area specific ground water management plans with community participation.
• Ministry of Urban Development has circulated its Model Building Bye-Laws (2016) to all State Governments which, inter-alia, incorporates provisions for Rain Water Harvesting.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have merged two separate programmes, namely, National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) and National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP) into a new Integrated Scheme of National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-Systems (NPCA) for conservation and management of identified lakes and wetlands in the country.
• CGWB has been organizing mass awareness programmes in the country to promote rain water harvesting and artificial recharge to ground water.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
01-December, 2016 15:27 IST
Cleaning of Rivers Under Namami Gange Mission
The Namami Gange programme is an umbrella programme to ensure effective abatement of pollution and conservation of the river Ganga and all its tributaries. Under the current Namami Gange programme, other than river Ganga, pollution abatement work is taken up on certain critical tributaries like Ramganga, Kali and Yamuna as a first priority.
The works are executed by the State Project Management Groups (SPMGs) of the respective States through the designated Executing Agencies. In addition, 5 central public sector units, namely, Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited (WAPCOS), Engineer India Limited (EIL), National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC), National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) and Engineers Projects India Limited (EPIL) have been engaged to execute entry level activities in their respective river stretches in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The NGRBA has resolved that no untreated municipal sewage or industrial effluent will be discharged into river Ganga by year 2020. Construction and beautification of Ghats are included under “Entry Level Activities” of Namami Gange. As on 30th Sep., 2016, schemes for 118 Ghats have been approved in the five main-stem Ganga states.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:25 IST
MoUs for Cleaning Ganga River
The Government has availed financial assistance in the form of developmental loans granted by Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), amounting to Rs. 496.90 Crore for projects on Yamuna. Also, several countries have expressed interest to support Ganga Rejuvenation through knowledge/technology sharing, capacity building, research & development, sharing of experiences, expertise & best practices, etc.
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and GIZ Germany have signed an Implementation Agreement for Ganga Rejuvenation on 13th April, 2016. Germany, has committed 3 Million Euro for information, knowledge exchange, capacity building and data management. At national level, the key focus areas are Indo-German Knowledge Exchange, Information & data management, and Public Outreach. At State level, the focus areas are Indo German Knowledge Exchange, Capacity development at SPMG, Industrial and Municipal waste water treatment.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:24 IST
Water Quality Monitoring of Ganga River
Water quality monitoring of river Ganga is being carried out by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) from Gangotri to Diamond Harbour. The overall water quality data as well station wise water quality data of last three years i.e 2013-15 indicates the following.
The river water quality is conforming the bathing criteria for Dissolved Oxygen (DO) at most of the locations from 2011 to 2015.
The long term assessment of water quality data indicates that the river water quality is not conforming to the notified criteria for bathing for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) between the river stretches from D/s Raiwala to Haridwar D/s in Uttrakhand, from Kannauj to Trighat in Uttar Pradesh and from Baharampore to Uluberia in West Bengal. However, the stretches falling in the state of Bihar have been reported relatively clean in term of organic pollution.
Except for few locations in the upper stretch of the river, the river does not conform to the water quality criteria for Faecal Coliform of 2500 MPN/100ml.
The Government is aware that the detergents used by washermen along the bank of river Ganga releases phosphate and thereby increases the level of pollution in Ganga. Construction of “Dhobi” ghats are included in the schemes under the Entry Level Activities of Namami Gange so that the waste water is diverted away and does not flow into river Ganga.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:21 IST
Status of Projects Under Namami Gange Programme
As on 30th September 2016, 128 projects have been sanctioned under Namami Gange Programme (including the existing projects sanctioned under NGRBA Programme) at an estimated project cost of Rs.9419 crore. Out of these, 42 projects are sanctioned exclusively under new components of Namami Gange Programme with a sanctioned cost of Rs 977.07 crore. 58 project are sanctioned to create 808.23 MLD new STP and rehabilitation of 1089.00 MLD of STP and laying/ rehabilitation of 3627.15 Km sewer network. 8 projects are completed which has created 127.90 MLD of STP and laid 847.36 km of sewerage network.
The existing legislations i.e., the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Environment Protection Act, 1986 provide for necessary penal action against the offenders.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has inspected 752 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) (as on 30th June, 2016) out of the identified 764 GPIs operating on the bank of River Ganga and issued directions under Section 5 of E (P) Act, 1986 to 573 units found non-compliant during inspection. Out of these 573 units, 65 units were issued closure directions. Five key industrial sectors namely, distillery, sugar, pulp & paper, tannery and textile contributing 90% of inorganic load into the river system have been issued directions to achieve water conservation and zero liquid discharge by March, 2017.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:20 IST
Status of Lakhwar Dam
Iinvestment clearance for Lakhwar Multipurpose Project has been accorded by the Government in April, 2016 with an estimated cost of Rs. 3966.51 Crore (Irrigation component Rs. 2578.23 Crore & power component Rs. 1388.28 Crore).
The Water Resources Ministry has received a letter dated 06.01.2016 from Government of Haryana for funding of Lakhwar Dam as per the guidelines of National Projects. As per Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated 12th May, 1994 amongst participating Upper Yamuna Basin States, an allocation of 47.818% of utilizable water resources of river Yamuna assessed on mean year availability exists for Haryana. Based on the MoU, a draft agreement on Lakhwar Project was circulated in September, 2013 amongst basin States for their observation. A meeting was held on 20th July, 2016 under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources to arrive at an agreement.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:19 IST
Cleaning of Yamuna River
Discharge of sewage and industrial effluents and over-exploitation of fresh water from the river are the main reasons of deterioration of Yamuna river water quality. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors the water of river Yamuna at various locations from Yamunotri to Allahabad.
Conservation of rivers is an ongoing and collective effort of the Central and State Governments. It is the responsibility of State Governments/concerned local bodies to set up proper facility for collection and treatment of sewage being generated and ensure that the untreated sewage does not fall into the rivers, thereby polluting them. The Central Government is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments in addressing the problem of pollution of river Yamuna by providing financial assistance to U.P., Delhi and Haryana under Yamuna Action Plan (YAP). The total expenditure of Rs.1514.43 crore (including State share) has been incurred on schemes pertaining to sewerage/interception and diversion of drains, rehabilitation/upgradation of existing sewage treatment plants (STPs) and construction of new STPs, low-cost sanitation/community toilet complexes, crematoria, etc. under YAP Phase I and II in the three States. Sewage treatment capacity of 942.25 million litres per day has been created under YAP so far.
Further, YAP Phase III project for Delhi has been approved with an estimated cost of Rs.1656 crore. Under the project, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is implementing rehabilitation of existing trunk sewers and rising mains, upgradation/modernization of existing STPs.
Other than YAP projects, two projects are under implementation in Sonepat and Panipat towns at a total cost of Rs.217.87 crore for pollution abatement of river Yamuna. An amount of Rs.125.66 crore has been released by the Ministry towards implementation of above 2 projects.
Immersion of idols during festival season does increase pollution in the rivers. CPCB has developed guidelines for idol immersion. The guidelines include making of idols from natural materials, encouraging the use of traditional clay in place of baked clay and plaster of Paris, use of water soluble and non-toxic natural dyes for painting of idol, removal of worship materials like flowers, clothes, etc. before immersion for recycling or composting. Educating public through mass awareness programmes is also important to reduce pollution on account of immersion of idols and other puja materials in the river.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:17 IST
Status of Check Dams in the Country
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has prepared a conceptual document entitled “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in India” during 2013, which envisages construction of different types of artificial recharge structures including Check Dams in the Country. The Master Plan envisages construction of 1.11 crore structures including 7, 01,818 Check Dams in the Country. The Master Plan has been circulated to all State Governments for implementation.
Further, as per the information available, as on 28.11.2016, 7108 Check Dams were constructed from 2013-14 onwards at an expenditure of Rs. 45210.94 lakhs under the scheme of NRDWP (National Rural Drinking Water Programme) of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. In addition to above, 144876 Check Dams have also been constructed under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from 2013-14.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:17 IST
Pending and Ongoing Irrigation Projects
The Central Government has received requests from various States/UTs for grant of approval pertaining to various projects. The Ministry has received 148 project proposals of Major/Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects and Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) projects for grant of techno economic clearance during the current plan period out of which 68 projects have been considered and accepted by the Advisory Committee of the Ministry. The remaining proposals did not meet the prescribed norms.
During current plan period, 18 project proposals were received from State Governments for being declared as National Projects. 21 Projects were received for proposed Externally Aided funding.
During current plan period, 99 ongoing irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) in the country have been prioritized in consultation with States, for completion in phases by Dec., 2019 in mission mode. The Government has approved the funding arrangement for these projects through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) for their completion in a time bound manner.
During current Plan, total of 621 Flood Management projects for Rs. 57170.48 crore were received from State Governments for techno-economic appraisal out of which, 297 projects of estimated cost Rs.12495.46 crore were cleared.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Water Resources
01-December, 2016 15:16 IST
Exploitation of Ground Water
Central Ground Water Board carries out periodic assessment of replenishable ground water resources jointly with the State Government Departments of the Country including Punjab. As per the latest assessment, the total annual replenishable ground water resource of the Country is around 433 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM). The net annual ground water availability is 398 BCM out of which annual ground water utilization (draft) is estimated as 245 BCM and stage of ground water development/exploitation is 62%.
Out of the total 6607 assessment units (Blocks/ Mandals/ Talukas/ Firkas/Districts) assessed in the country, 1071 units are categorised as ‘Over-Exploited’.
Ground Water Resources Estimation (GEC-1997) methodology outlines a procedure for estimating ground water availability for future irrigation use. Ground water availability for future irrigation is worked out by deducting the existing draft for irrigation and projected demand for domestic and industrial use upto 2025 from the net annual ground water availability.
As per the ground water resource assessment 2011, ground water availability for future irrigation use for India as a whole is 154.71 BCM and that of Punjab is -14.83 BCM. Negative values indicate that overall ground water demand in the state exceeds annual availability.
Measures taken up by the Central Government to check over exploitation of ground water in the country include :
• The National Water Policy (2012) formulated by Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR, inter-alia, advocates conservation, promotion and protection of water and highlights the need for augmenting the availability of water through rain water harvesting, direct use of rainfall and other management measures. The National Water Policy (2012) has been forwarded to all State Governments/ UTs and concerned Ministries/ Departments of Central Government for adoption.
• This Ministry has circulated a Model Bill to all the States/UTs to enable them to enact suitable ground water legislation for its regulation and development which includes provision of rain water harvesting. So far, 15 States/UTs have adopted and implemented the ground water legislation on the lines of Model Bill. In addition, 30 States/UTs have made rain water harvesting mandatory by enacting laws or by formulating rules & regulations or by including provisions in Building bye-laws or through suitable Government Orders.
• Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has been constituted under “The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986” for the purpose of regulation and control of ground water development and management in the Country. So far, CGWA has notified 162 areas in the Country for the purpose of regulation of ground water. Under the CGWA guidelines, in notified areas, no permission is accorded to extract ground water through any energized means for any purpose other than drinking water. However, for non-notified areas, ground water withdrawal by industries is regulated by means of guidelines/criteria as specified as CGWA.
• CGWB has also prepared a conceptual document entitled “Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Ground Water in India” during 2013. The Master Plan envisages construction of 1.11 Crore rain water harvesting and artificial recharge structures in the Country at an estimated cost of Rs. 79,178 Crores to harness 85 BCM (Billion Cubic Metre) of water. The augmented ground water resources will enhance the availability of water for drinking, domestic, industrial and irrigation purpose. The Master Plan has been circulated to all State Governments for implementation.
• The Department of Rural Development has prioritized work related with Natural Resources Management (including water harvesting) under MGNREGA and has issued a joint framework with this Ministry and Department of Land Resources. For FY 2016-17, the States have taken up a target of 8,82,325 farm ponds.
• CGWB has taken up Aquifer Mapping and Management programme during XII Plan, under the scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation. The Aquifer Mapping is aimed to delineate aquifer disposition and their characterization for preparation of aquifer/area specific ground water management plans with community participation.
• Ministry of Urban Development has circulated its Model Building Bye-Laws (2016) to all State Governments which, inter-alia, incorporates provisions for Rain Water Harvesting.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have merged two separate programmes, namely, National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) and National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP) into a new Integrated Scheme of National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-Systems (NPCA) for conservation and management of identified lakes and wetlands in the country.
• CGWB has been organizing mass awareness programmes in the country to promote rain water harvesting and artificial recharge to ground water.
This information was given by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
