Note for Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC)
Title of the scheme: Development of Water Resources Information System
1.
Sponsoring Ministry/ Department:
Ministry of Water Resources
2.
Statement of Proposal:
i)
Whether Central Scheme or Centrally Sponsored? In case of new CSS or CS with
changed parameters, funding pattern etc., whether approval of full Planning Commission
has been obtained.
Central Scheme. This is an ongoing scheme. The activities and the major components of the
scheme were duly approved in X Plan. The proposal is to seek approval for XI Plan.
ii)
Whether there are schemes with overlapping objectives and coverage in other
Ministries and State? If so, the details of such schemes and the scope for integration
The objective of the scheme is to develop information system on water resources at the
national level. The data for the system will emanate mainly from the direct activities of the
Ministry of Water Resources. For gathering regional and related information, the concerned
State and Central agencies will be connected through internet. The compiled information
will be made available from the integrated data base to all users through a web enabled
system. As such, the database and information exchange proposed in the scheme is new
and unique, and have no overlapping objectives with those of any other ministry.
iii)
New Proposal Modified/Revised Cost Estimate.
New proposal.
The Scheme includes the ongoing activities continuing from X Plan.
iv)
Reasons and justification for proposal indicating historical background,
circumstances in which the need have arisen, whether other alternatives have been
considered and what detailed studies have been made in regard to the proposal for
establishing its need, its economics and other relevant aspect.
A. Necessity for the Water Resources Information System
A.1 Availability and accessibility of information is the basic requirement for development
and management of water resources. The National Water Policy- 2002 at the outset has
elaborated in a separate section the kind of information system required for water sector. The
policy proposes a standardized national information system with a network of data banks and
data bases, integrating and strengthening the existing Central and State level agencies and
improving the quality of data and the processing capabilities. Continued use of a state of the
art information technology is envisaged in the policy in the entire gamut of activities
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comprising collection, maintenance, analysis, projection, forecasting and exchange of
information among various agencies.
A.2 As a major initial step in realizing the key aspects of the information system envisioned
by the Water Policy, the scheme on Water Resources Information System proposes to
establish databases and data banks at the national and State level by consolidating the data
flowing mainly from the existing system. Watershed maps using satellite images and other
information. Geographical Information System will be hosted for visual display of spatial
information laid over watershed maps for pictorial understanding by planners and managers
involved in water resources development. There is no alternative system available at present
that can provide comprehensive core information on water resources.
The details of
activities proposed and their justification are given below.
B. Data bank and Online Information System
B.1 The Interstate Water Dispute Act (ISWD Act), 1956 has specifically mandated in its
Section 9(A) that a data bank and information system is to be maintained for each river
basin which shall include data regarding water resources, land, agriculture and related
aspects. Consequently the Information System Organization of the Central Water
Commission through gazette notification dated 23 Nov., 2005 of Ministry of Water
Resources, has been appointed as a nodal agency for maintaining the data bank and
information system. The Act has empowered the centre to collect any information from the
States as felt necessary to maintain the information base.
B.2 The major use of water is for irrigation. The statistical parameters of performance
adopted by the agricultural authorities vis-à-vis the water resources authorities are different
in concept, definition and compilation methodology. Consequently, the gap in the figures of
irrigated area has become wide and irreconcilable. The National Statistical Commission set
up to review and make improvements in the statistical system has recommended that
divergence in the figures on irrigated area reported by different agencies must be reduced and
narrowed down. The State Directorates of Economics and Statistics must be made Nodal
Agencies in respect of irrigation statistics and statistical monitoring and evaluation cells
with trained statistical personnel must be created in the field offices of CWC to generate a
variety of water statistics. This necessitates coordination at the state and district level for
reconciliation of figures on irrigated area in order to avoid conflicting information on various
parameters at different levels.
B.3 The Task Force for Preparing Guidelines for Reporting the Figures of Irrigation
Potential Created and Utilized in a Uniform Manner set up in the Ministry of Water
Resources in 2001 have recommended that the State Agricultural Statistics Authority
(SASA) in the States must be made Nodal Agencies for reconciliation of irrigation statistics
flowing from the two agencies, namely, the Irrigation Department and SASA. For
implementation of this recommendation, it becomes necessary to equip SASAs of the States
for carrying out coordination work and supply water and related agricultural data to CWC.
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B.4 Lack of uniformity in the terms and definitions, and methodology adopted in collection
and compilation of water statistics has been a matter of concern. Both the Central and State
agencies dealing with data on water resources and utilization should be made to adopt
uniform definitions and procedures that are compatible with the statistical system of the
country. Uniform codes are also to be evolved in consultation with the concerned experts for
facilitating data aggregation and processing
B.5 Keeping in view the above facts, it is proposed to set up a data bank as envisaged in the
ISWD Act,1956 and establish an online data collection and information exchange system
under the ISO of CWC covering a wide range of areas relating to water resources
development and management in accordance with the recommendations of the Group of
Officers under the Chairmanship of Member(WP&P) constituted for the purpose. The
States would set up a full fledged statistical cell with a designated Nodal Officer for making
online data/information related to water and land resources available to CWC and for
facilitating effective coordination. The requisite IT facilities will be provided to State
agencies to enable them to maintain their own databases and transmit data to CWC through
internet periodically online. The online information so obtained would be stored in the
centralized Data Bank in I.S.O, CWC for further dissemination and analysis. It is also
proposed to develop a dynamic web-enabled query system on the centralized Data Bank for
use by all concerned.
C. Rationalization of Minor Irrigation Statistics
C.1 As per recommendation of the Committee on ‘Rationalisation of Statistics and method
of assessment and recording of Minor Irrigation potential created and utilized’ set up by the
Ministry of Irrigation and the decision of the Planning Commission, the scheme of
Rationalisation of Minor Irrigation Statistics was sanctioned for operation during 7th Five
Year Plan from 1987-88. It was introduced to meet the needs for collection of Minor
Irrigation Statistics on scientific footing and to update the base line data obtained through
Census of Minor Irrigation works. The scheme is executed through the Statistical Cell
established in the Nodal Department identified by the States/UTs. The cells are responsible
for collection/compilation and reporting of Minor Irrigation data.
The scheme on
Rationalization of Minor Irrigation Statistics which collects comprehensive data through
quinquennial minor irrigation censuses and periodic information from State Irrigation
Departments in the intervening periods, is proposed to be a part of the present scheme. It is a
basic necessity to integrate the two information systems to have a total picture on irrigation at
one place. Therefore, this activity is taken as part of the present plan scheme.
D. Creation of watershed maps and Geographic Information System
D.1 For comprehensive planning of water, it is required to have basin maps up to
watershed level. Presently, watershed atlas on 1: 1 million scale was prepared and published
by All India Soil Survey & Land Use Planning, New Delhi in 1990. The six Water Resources
Regions suggested by Dr. A.N. Khosla in 1949 have been adopted as such with slight
modifications. The delineation has been done in five stages and appropriate term is assigned
to clearly indicate each stage of sub division. After going through critically the watershed
atlas of India, Central Water Commission is of the opinion that there is a need to regroup / redivide the existing boundaries as per water resources basin criteria and demarcate the new
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boundaries at 1:50000 scale. The present aim is to create national, consistent, seamless and
hierarchical watershed boundary dataset based on topographic as well as hydrologic features
across the country. The hydrologic units in the new watershed atlas will be decided by a
group of officers.
After understanding the datasets available Worldwide, following
datasets are proposed for delineation of watersheds in this project.
1.
2.
3.
Digital Elevation Model(DEM)-SRTM for entire country to
delineate watersheds
CARTOSAT data for the entire country
LISS III data for Rabi season
D.2 Topographic data on DEM, contour and slope, hydrology related data on drainage
network gauging stations, surface water bodies, irrigation details , administrative details of
State, District, Taluk and Villages, infrastructure details such as road, rail, canal, theme
maps pertaining to natural resources such as land use / land cover, hydro-geomorphology,
soil, waterlogged areas, salt affected areas, flood prone areas, data pertaining to meteorology
such as temperature , rainfall , humidity, wind, location of rain gauges etc. will be integrated
into the system.
D.3 Inventory of water bodies is essential due to their use in providing drinking water to
community, aquatic productivity, ground water recharge and their profound use in fisheries
and aquaculture. A proper management of water bodies helps in net improvement in water
quality across the region. It also helps in increase in the extent and quality of the region’s
wetlands. The resultant effect is the increase in aquatic ecosystem. Cartosat and IRS LISS III
post monsoon data will be used for preparing inventory of water bodies. Suitable indices will
be used to demarcate water bodies from satellite data.
D.4 Mapping of water-logging and salinity affected land in major and medium irrigation
schemes has already been under progress. This data needs to be incorporated in the WRIS.
Minor irrigation schemes will also be mapped likewise. The entire canal network in the
country under all major and medium irrigation and multi-purpose projects is proposed to be
mapped.
D.5 For Water Resource Information system only those soil parameters are required which
serves as input to various models like: soil erosion, runoff intensity, infiltration, soil
permeability, ground water recharge, evapo-transpiration, micro-climate at land-atmosphere
boundary, stream flow, agricultural drought etc. Data on soil infiltration rate, hydraulic
conductivity, permeability, water holding capacity, dispersion ratio, pH, Electrical
Conductivity and Exchange Sodium Percentage will be collected by doing analysis of
samples.
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D.6 Ground water provides important input for water resources information system. Various
agencies like central Ground Water Board, State ground water department and other private
agencies collect the well data from observation wells. Some data is available in organized
way but most of the data is available as non-spatial data. Effort will be made to generate
spatial database for wells for the country with three-year data in two seasons. Pre and post
monsoon contours will be generated for the country along with fluctuation maps. Data about
hydro-meteorological and gauge sites are available with CWC. This data will be compiled
and inputted into information system.
D.10 Creation of databases envisaged in Web enabled water resources information system
has multiple components. These will include handling of satellite images of entire country,
Digital elevation models of various resolutions, legacy databases available with different
agencies, creation of GIS databases related to various themes at appropriate scale and so on.
Considering all such components large computer storage is needed and also to accomplish
the task in time bound manner, computer workstations are required to concurrently handle
multiple areas and themes. Consolidated infrastructure requirements and budget thereof are
given the Table below:
SN
Equipment/ software
Quantity
1
Computer workstations with
ArcGIS software and ERDAS
image processing software
15 sets
2
Computers with digitization
facility and Autocad software
15 sets
3
Network Attached Storage with
8 TB space
1
4
Enterprise GIS softwares
ArcGIS,
ArcSDE,
Oracle,
ArcGIS server
2
5
Color scanners A0 Size and
plotter
1+1
6
Computer consumables etc.
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D.11 Setting up GIS Server and Hosting of GIS Web Services in Central Water
Commission
The State of the Art of Information Technologies such as Database Management Systems,
MIS, GIS, Remote Sensing , and GPS etc. have made sufficient impact in recent times in
managing information for planning & decision-making. The convergence of Information
Technology with Communication Technology including INTERNET, as “Information &
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Communication Technology (ICT)” has brought a paradigm shift in the approach for
management of data and information for planning. The planners and decision-makers,
however, still feel an ‘Information Gap’ due to non-availability of information from spatial
and non spatial data sets from different sources & platforms. Further, there is emphasis not
only to integrated information from different sectors but also to reorganize the integrated
information at different levels e.g. national, state and district or sub-district level to provide
location-specific integrated services as a tool to assess, evaluate, monitor and coordinate
socio-economic development activities, with optimum and sustainable utilization of natural
resources capital in an eco-friendly manner, on continuous & regular basis. In view of above,
Planning Commission took step towards initiating work on national GIS with emphasis on
minimum multi-layer GIS implementation at district level. It is proposed to have hierarchical
spatial database and application services over supporting spatial data infrastructure at district,
state and national level for all G2G domain applications.
The spatial data generated by Central Water Commission (CWC) on various parameters
has immense applications in planning. The scope of this project is two fold:
First, to identify and incorporate data in the water resources sector in National GIS server
set up at NIC for application services for planning purpose in Government to Government
(G2G) Domain. The h/w & s/w set up at NIC for National GIS shall be used for hosting and
update the data from CWC.
Second, to deploy GIS set up at Sewa Bhavan with data on various parameters as
developed by CWC by setting up of appropriate spatial data infrastructure. This shall host
larger set of data and shall need deployment of applications for various activities within
CWC.
The objectives of the project shall include the following activities:
(a)
Establish Processes for data flow from NIC to CWC followed by specifications for
data creation and organization around National Framework.
(b)
Digital Spatial Data Development as discussed in component 1 (a) above.
(c)
Setting-up of GIS Server at NIC with Staging Server at CWC.
(d)
Hosting of GIS Web Services.
(e)
Identification, Development & hosting of Applications for further utilization of data
by various user groups. This covers the process of defining access and distribution
procedures jointly by NIC & CWC.
(f)
Training.
The methodology & approach adopted for developing the specification for hardware and
software and bill of materials (BOM) will be as under:
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1) GIS Staging facility has to be well integrated with the existing infrastructure, developed
through in-house procurement or being procured by CWC and LAN /WAN infrastructure.
2) The Staging GIS Facility (SGF) has to be compatible/interoperable with existing GIS
data development and storing facility at CWC
3) The SGF has to be in compliance with enterprise GIS implementation set-up by NIC
for G2G application services.
4) Entire approach is to see that all the components of implementation in an integrated
manner. This in brief listed as:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Existing Infrastructure
Supplement GIS strategic functions
Client GIS access at CWC PUSA office & DAC
Network Communication (LAN/WAN) including the active and passive components.
D.12 SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE – ENTERPRISE GIS FACILITY AT
NIC:
It is to be noted that NIC has already set-up Enterprise GIS Facility around ARC-GIS
Technology for GIS applications and services in G2G Domain. The schematic diagram with
extended link for Staging GIS Facility as Spatial Data
Infrastructure Architecture & Services to deploy CWC Data is shown below.
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D.13 REQUIREMENT OF GIS STAGING FACILITY AND ITS JUSTIFICATIONS:
CWC is data owner organization, they have rights to update their data, and the data finalized
by the user only shall be updated at the NIC HQ. The Staging facility would provide a
uniform working environment at CWC vis-à-vis central GIS facility at NIC HQ.
The definition of “GIS Staging Facility” covers following:
(a)
Strengthening of staging IT infrastructure for data creation and updates as
ownership and data update rights are with CWC.
(b)
GIS Server facility with interoperable specifications with Enterprise GIS facility at
NIC. (Staging Server)
(c)
Desktop GIS viewing/advance editing facility at (CWC)
(d)
The basic premise as mentioned earlier to work out the requirement of GIS
Staging Facility in a holistic manner taking care off all existing staging and network
infrastructure available at CWC.
(e)
Specific OS such as windows, Unix etc and GIS products such as Arc/info, Map
info etc. to be decided by CWC as per the availability of data and need. The proposal has
incorporated specific products only to have cost estimates and shall be changed after
discussion.
Based on above, the requirement is as listed in following Table:
Table: GIS Staging Facility Requirements
S.No.
(A)
1
2
3
Items/Specific Quantity
Justification
ations
Hardware – Server, Desktop and peripherals
GIS and Data Server
To
act
as
Staging
Server
– Rack Mount Server
2
Infrastructure Facility interoperable
- 1U (Configuration –
with NIC’s Enterprise GIS Server.
B) Model
They are 2 in numbers as one will act
No.NP200N2UC
as GIS Web Server and other as Data
Server.
Desktop Work
To supplement existing staging
Station (Config.
1
infrastructure for data creation and
- B) Model :
updates.
Infiniti XL 2200
TD
Slim PCs
To supplement existing staging
(Config C)
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infrastructure for data creation and
updates.
8
4
5
Notebook
Computer
(Laptop)
A0 Plotter
1
1
6
Pam top GPS
4
7
5 KVA UPS
1
(B)
1
(a)
Hardware – Network Components
Active Components
1*Gigabit UTP Port
1
Module for Cisco
2950G Switch to be
inserted in Cisco
2950G
(b)
24 Port 10/100/1000
Switch with RJ 45
Connector
2
(b)
Passive Components
42U Rack with necessary
cables and accessories (for
servers)
Software
Windows 2003 server
(C)
1
To act as small GIS facility at CWC
For data and application presentation
purpose. (For Ground Truth and
validation along with GPS).
To supplement staging infrastructure
for test plots checking, QC work and
final plotting of outputs
To supplement infrastructure for data
updates with ground truth and
validation.
Additional UPS of 5 KVA will be
required to supplement existing UPS
capacity to support Staging facility.
This module is to be fixed in switch
available at CWC. To connect to
Main Layer 3 Switch using Gigabit.
Web-Server and Data Server are to
be interconnected through 1GB Port
as well as to be networked with
DACNET.
Main Switch (for servers and to
connect other switches). Presently
10/100 mbps ports Switch Box is
being used for networking of Desk
Top Computers and Modem of the
FTDMA VSAT of DACNET. This
will further supplement staging
infrastructure in terms of network
nodes updation at DAC (CWC).
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This rack will house Rack Mount
Server
1
3 licenses
2
Web-GIS Product
(ArcIMS / Arc Server)
One License
3
ArcSDE
One License
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Operating System as per the
hardware systems
Web –GIS Software similar to
Enterprise GIS facility at NIC as
well as in accordance to Staging
Infrastructure at CWC
Middleware to connect with Oracle
data server similar to enterprise GIS
facility at NIC
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Oracle Standard Edition
Four Licenses
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ARC View GIS Software
Desk Top Arc/info
One License
One License
Data Server software to mange
spatial as well as non-spatial data –
an appropriate technology tool for
secure and scalable GIS Staging
facility
GIS viewing and analysis software
GIS desktop software
E. Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC including online Monitoring of AIBP
assisted projects and to assess Irrigation Potential by Remote Sensing Technique
E.1 The development of irrigation has received priority in the overall planning and has
consumed bulk of the investment under the public sector through successive 5 year plans.
The continuous shortfall in achieving the targeted irrigation potential from the projects had
been a matter of concern to the Planning Commission, MOWR and Govt. of India. The
major causes for not achieving the targeted potential are identified as: delay in initial start of
the projects, frequent changes in scope of the projects, shortage of essential construction
materials, inadequate funding, land acquisition, non-transfer of forest land, delay in decision
making on contracts, delay in procurement of construction equipment and above all poor
coordination amongst various implementation agencies. To keep close watch on project
implementation to complete them in a time bound manner and to achieve targets of creation
of irrigation projects during the first and second state irrigation ministers’ conference held in
1975 and 1976, the continuous slippage in the completion targets of the projects were noted.
Therefore, a need to exercise more control over the implementation of the irrigation projects
was felt and a 3 tier system of monitoring of major and medium irrigation projects at project,
state and central levels was recommended. At central level, this work was entrusted to
Central Water Commission. Accordingly, CWC started with the monitoring of 25 projects
on a selective basis in 1976 and in the very next year (1977), increased it to 66 projects.
E.2 On the basis of the marked improvement in the performance of the projects due to
effective monitoring, it was desired that more and more irrigation projects be taken up for
monitoring by Central Water Commission. In order to undertake the huge task of
monitoring of major and medium projects in the country, project monitoring by the CWC
was made a plan activity in VIII Plan w.e.f. 1995-96. Accordingly, an SFC memo
“Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC” was prepared for 2 years period of VIII plan
(95-97) which was accorded approval by SFC of Govt. of India with an estimated cost of Rs.
4.55 crore.
E.3 The scheme was continued in IX and X plan with the estimated cost of Rs14.20 crore
and Rs. 18.48 crore respectively also with the enlarged scope of the activity. In order to
continue the activity of monitoring of Major and Medium Projects in XI plan, with added
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application of Online Monitoring it is necessary to have a fresh EFC Memo covering XI Plan
period from 2007-2012.
F. Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water Quality and
Monitoring of Glacial Lakes
F.1 There are about 945 Hydrological and Hydro meteorological stations being operated by
Central Water Commission across the country covering 20 river basins for gauge (G),
discharge(D), sediment(S) & water quality. Details of Hydrological and Hydro
meteorological stations are as below.
G
246
GD
282
GDS
41
GDQ
115
GDSQ
261
Total
945
F.2 Snowmelt Runoff forecasting in Himalayan River Basin along with remote sensing
inputs shall be very useful for efficient planning and management of water resources
projects. In view of the present water scarcity and high priority that has been accorded under
National Water policy to provide water for drinking purpose and for irrigation and
hydropower, the prior seasonal forecasting of runoff in the river basin with the help of
satellite inputs will help in managing the water resources efficiently of these basins.
F.3 Monitoring of water quality of rivers in India to examine its suitability for drinking
water, irrigation, sustainability of marine lives, environmental impacts etc. would continue
during XIth Plan also.
F.4 Collection of basin Hydrological data of various river basin in the country is pre-requisite
for an accurate assessment of Water Resources, Planning their optimum utilization for the
comprehensive development of the basins/ forecasting flood events and for setting inter-state
water disputes.
F.5 Himalayas is the origin of many important rivers and Himalayan Glaciers from unique
reservoirs which support mighty perennial rivers of India such as Indus, Ganga and
Brahmaputra. Glaciers which are permanent source of water in Himalayas and influence the
climate of the area are receding fast due to various weather change phenomenon like global
warning etc. Central Water Commission in collaboration with NRSA proposes a study on
preparation of Inventory Glacial lakes/ water bodies for the period of five years. Since
effective management of water resources requires an accurate and systematic inventory of
surface water bodies, mapping of surface water bodies like glaciers, extent of snow covers,
glacial lake reservoirs etc. identified by state of the art technology is being proposed with aim
of better evaluation of the overall potential and utilization of water resources.
F.6 The following major works are proposed to be executed.
a. Procurement of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler, bank operated cableways,
O.B.Engines, Echo-sounder, Inspection vehicles, Survey equipments, Drawing
equipment, modernization in communication of data among different offices sites by way
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of providing
sets
computers with modern facility, replacement of old & outdated wireless
b. Construction of site office and approach path.
c. To prepare inventory of glacial lakes/ water bodies in the Himalayan region of Indian
river basins using satellite remote sensing techniques.
d. Monitoring of glacial lakes/ water bodies on monthly basis during beginning to October
end of every year for five years
e. Development of protocol for water quality monitoring for unification of the sampling
procedure delineating, finalising parameters for analysis and analytical procedures for
different kinds of monitoring stations, data validation
f. Exchange of data related to water quality and quantity in order to assess pollution load
and interpret water quality data scientifically.
g. Exchange of knowledge on various aspects of water quality monitoring
h. Conducting analytical quality control exercises
F.7 Justification:
As the glacial water flows dwindle, the irrigation and energy potential of hydel power will
decrease causing problem for industrialization and food production. The increased melting of
Himalayan glaciers would first increase the volume of water in rivers, which may add to problem
of floods followed in few decades by situation where the water level would decline particularly
during non-monsoon period causing economic and environmental problems. The study is
essentially needed for effective management of water resources which would include reservoirs
operation, design of hydraulic structures, hydropower generation etc. This will help in efficient
planning of water resources in order to reduce the ferocity of droughts and floods in the country.
G. Water Quality Assessment Authority
G.1 Presently a number of agencies are operating Water Quality monitoring networks in the
country. These include Central Ground Water Board, State Ground Water Departments,
Central Pollution Control Board, CWC, Public Health Departments, Water Supply
Authorities, Industries and Educational Research Institutions. Often, there is very little or no
communication among these agencies, with the result there is duplication of efforts. There is
no uniform procedure for sampling, analysis, data storage and reporting. Also, among these
agencies involved in Water Quality monitoring, one agency does not draw upon the
experience of the other. This may lead to wastage of large amount of resources both
manpower and money which is often scarce. To avoid all these, it is high time that all these
agencies join hands and do the Water Quality monitoring and share the data and experience.
Many a time, they can supplement work of each other. At this juncture, Central Government
constituted the “Water Quality Assessment Authority” w.e.f. 29th May, 2001 by “The
Gazette notification to bring uniformity in Water Quality monitoring system and co12
ordination amongst the various Central and State agencies for a concerted action in
improving the quality of National Water Resources. The coordination cell created in the X
Plan is to be continued for providing information support to the Water Quality Authority.
v)
If it is location specific, basis for selection or location.
Not location specific, entire country is proposed to be covered for preparing the
Water Resources Information System.
vi)
Has the proposal been included in the Five Year Plan and what are the provisions
in the Five Year Plan and in the current annual plan? Is any modification
proposed?
Data bank and Online Information System and Creation of Watershed Maps and GIS are
new proposals. Rationalization of Minor Irrigation Statistics is a continuing CSS. All others
are continuing central schemes to be included in the XI Plan as well.
The proposed outlay for the said scheme during 11th Plan is Rs. 242.3 crores.
vii)
What is the estimated yield from the Project and what are the economic
implications.
The proposal will establish data bank on basin wise details and water related information
such irrigated area. State agencies will be connected through internet and online data will be
collected and disseminated to all users through web enabled system. Data standards and
comparability will be maintained in accordance with the Indian Statistical System.
Minor Irrigation development statistics on irrigation potential created and utilized will
continue to be produced through the RMIS scheme on continuous basis, every
The scheme will generate a digital water resources information system for the entire country
which will be used by water resources engineers, academicians, students, scholars etc. for
planning and management of water resources in the country.
AIBP will continue to be monitored for expediting completion of important irrigation
projects.
The Coordination Cell will continue to assist Water Quality Assessment Authority during the
XI Plan. Water quality monitoring programmes of the Central and State orgnaisations could
be reviewed for uniformity in the monitoring system being followed by them and for the
generation of reliable data, based on which co-ordinated Action Plans could be drawn for
protecting the quality of National Water Resources. Research and Development Studies will
be carried out to prepare reports on monitoring and evaluation of Water Quality of various
rivers.
Snowmelt Runoff forecasting in Himalayan River Basin along with remote sensing inputs
shall be very useful for efficient planning and management of water resources projects.
Collection of basin Hydrological data of various river basins in the country is essential for an
accurate assessment of Water Resources, Planning their optimum utilization for the
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comprehensive development of the basins and for setting inter-state water disputes.It is
proposed to study for Himalayan Glaciers and Glacial lakes in Indian River Basins for
efficient management of water resources which include reservoir operation, design of
hydraulic structures, hydropower generation etc.
.
Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water Quality and Monitoring of
Glacial Lakes is a continuing scheme proposed for inclusion in the XI Plan as well.
viii) In case of on-going scheme/project, present status and benefits already accrued to
the beneficiaries may also be furnished.
Creation of Data Bank and Online Information System and Creation of Digital Maps and GIS
are new projects proposed for XI Plan.
AIBP Monitoring
Monitoring of AIBP is a continuous scheme of X plan. .The objective of this activity is to
vigorously monitor some identified projects so as to complete the projects on time and
achieve the target of irrigation potential creation as proposed in the original plan. Marked
improvement in speedier completion of projects monitored by CWC had lead to creation of
Plan Scheme in VIII Plan. The above activities were continued in IXth and Xth Plan with the
enlarged scope of activities for monitoring the major, medium and ERM Irrigation Projects
throughout the country. The number of projects monitored keeps increasing over the years as
a result of effectiveness of the scheme. The allocation and expenditure for Xth plan for this
component was Rs 18.48 crores and Rs 15.66 crores respectively and 1632 Project
Monitoring visits were performed during the end of X Plan period. Till now 84 projects have
been completed under General and 12 projects have been completed under rigorous
monitoring during Xth Plan. Under AIBP monitoring 65 projects have been completed since
inception (1996-97) with the overall achievement of 4.48 million ha. potential creation under
the scheme.
Hydrological Observation
The data collected from the hydrological observation stations provide the basic input for all
water resources planning and management activities in the CWC, MOWR and the private
sector. The data collected are made available regularly in the form of publications viz. Water
Year Book, Water Quality Data and Sedimentation Data. The allocation and expenditure
for Xth plan for this component was Rs 49.50 crores and Rs 46.10 crores respectively.
Under X Plan, substantial progress has been made in Data Acquisition(quantity as well as
quality parameters of data), pre-processing of data for validation, processing of processed
data to in the format required for decision support, and easy
availability of data to all
concerned.
Water Quality Assessment Authority
This component is for maintenance of secretariat/coordination cell for providing
information support to the Water Quality Authority in the Ministry of Environment &
Forests. The cumulative Expenditure under the Water Quality Assessment Authority
(WQAA) Scheme during the Xth Plan is Rs.86.02 lakhs against a Plan allocation of
Rs.350.00 lakhs. The cell has been providing information and secretarial support to the Water
Quality Authority.Interaction among all the states and the concerned central agencies was
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organized by the Coordination cell of the Authority in which the role of water quality review
committees towards water quality management, identification of problem areas and hot spots,
evaluation of existing system of monitoring network and implementation of awareness and
graded training were emphasized. On the basic studies about conservation of eco system, the
WQAA has got a study made on minimum flow of rivers through a Working Group. The
finalisation of the Report of the Working Group is under process. A National Level
Workshop on Development of Water Quality Management Plan for State Level Water
Quality Review Committees was organized at Lucknow (U.P.) in 2006 by CPCB under aegis
of WQAA
Rationalisation of Minor Irrigation Statistics (RMIS)
Rationalization of Minor Irrigation Statistics is a continuing CSS. Detailed data base
on Minor Irrigation works in the country have been generated through three Minor Irrigation
Census carried out under the scheme so far with reference years 1986-87, 1993-94 and 20002001 respectively. The reports have been published by the Ministry and have also been
placed on the web site of the Ministry. Further, the RMIS scheme brings out estimates of
irrigation potential created and utilized year wise in the post census period by using data
collected and provided by the State Statistical Cells set up under the scheme. Year wise
information on institutional loans for minor irrigation projects have been complied under the
scheme on the basis of information collected from State Rural Banks and NABARD. RMIS
is the only source for the huge details on minor irrigation which are used by the government
for planning and monitoring status of minor irrigation. During the Xth Plan the allocation for
RMIS scheme was Rs. 40.00 crore. Against this allocation, the expenditure on the scheme
was Rs. 29.43 crore. During the plan, 3rd Minor Irrigation Census with reference year 20002001 was completed in all respect and the report was brought out. The annual Minor
Irrigation development Statistics was compiled up to 2005-06 based on the information
collected from the States on quarterly basis. The statement on institutional finance was also
prepared up to 2005-06 by collecting information from State Financial Institutions.
ix)
Have other concerned Ministries and Planning Commission been consulted and if so, with
what results.
Yes, Planning Commission and M/o Finance have been consulted. The
observations made by Planning Commission and Ministry of Finance
have been complied with and the response of the MOWR to the
issues raised by them is enclosed.
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x) Whether any evaluation had been done? If so, broad findings of such evaluation studies
may be given.
No.
xi) Has the proposal or its variant been gone into by any Committee, Department or
Parliamentary, if so with what result and what decisions have been taken?
The proposals on Data Bank and Online Information System and Creation of Watershed
Maps and GIS have been prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Group of
Officers and Technical Committee set up for the purpose. Other proposals are for
continuation of the existing schemes.
3.
Programme Schedule:
i) Has the project/scheme been worked out and scrutinized in all its details?
Yes, all the aspects of the proposals have been worked out and scrutinized in all its details by
a Group of Officers constituted for the purpose under the chairmanship of Member (WP&P),
CWC and members drawn from CWC, MoWR, National Informatics Centre, ISRO,
Bangalore, NRSA, Hyderabad, RRSSC, Jodhpur, CGWB etc.
ii)
What is the schedule for construction, indicating the position separately relating to
plant and machinery and civil works, raw material, manpower etc., together with
year-wise phasing?
Construction work involved in the scheme are related to
preparation of sites for installation of computers, construction of
semi permanent sheds and erection of permanent masts,
establishment of wireless stations, rain gauge stations ,hydrometeorological sensors, Data collection Platforms, Direct Digital
Readout
Ground
Station
and
Automatic
water
Level
Recorders/Digital Water Level Recorder, Acoustic Doppler Current
Profiler etc.
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iii)
Whether physical and financial targets match with each other?
Yes
iv)
What is the target date for completion and when will the expected benefits
commence?
The project will be operated in the 11th Plan period and benefits are expected to flow
concurrently.
v)
If the project involves dislocation of human settlements, the resettlement costs
should be included fully in the project cost. The resettlement plan should also be indicated
in the project implementation schedule. The resettlement cost may be worked out on the
following basis.
i)
The cost of land required to resettlement would be as indicated by the
District/State Authorities:
The compensation to be paid to the displaced persons. This compensation
cost is dependent on the rates indicated by District/States authorities. Thus
the total compensation cost may be worked out on the basis of these rates.
(1(5) PF-11/96 dated 6.8.97)
Not applicable
4.
Expenditure involved
a What is the total expenditure (non-recurring and recurring): Indicate the
position year-wise and also whether any budget provision has been made and if
not, how it is proposed to be arranged? Has any expenditure been incurred
already?
In view of the actual allotted BE 07-08 i.e Rs. 30.00 crores against a demand of Rs
70.85 crores and observations made by Planning Commission and
Ministry of Finance, the amount for the subsequent years during 11th Plan has
been rescheduled and the revised proposed allocation year –wise for the Plan Scheme is
as under:
Activity Name
A
Expd
NonRecurri
ng
Development
of
water 126.99
resources information system
Data bank
and Online 5.70
Expd
Recurr.
Expd
Total
200708
2008
-09
2009
-10
(In Rs Crores)
2010 2011-11
12
115.35
242.3
28.50
63.83
62.48
42.75
44.75
1.00
6.70
1.08
3.16
0.82
0.82
0.82
46.00
46.50
7.43
9.09
14.39
5.19
10.39
-
79.98
4.77
26.91
25.18
11.58
11.54
Information System
B
C
Rationalization
of
Minor 0.50
Irrigation Statistics
Creation of watershed maps 79.98
and Geographic Information
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D
System
Strengthening of Monitoring 8.49
Unit in CWC including online
Monitoring of AIBP assisted
projects and to assess Irrigation
Potential by Remote Sensing
Technique
E
Hydrological Observations
including Snow Hydrology,
Water Quality and Monitoring
of Glacial Lakes
F
Water Quality
Authority
31.09
Assessment 1.23
26.23
34.72
5.05
7.57
7.38
7.20
7.51
40.91
72.00
9.85
16.50
14.12
17.49
14.03
1.21
2.44
0.32
0.60
0.59
0.47
0.46
Details of expenditure (as per the original proposed allocation) on various activities are as
follows:A
Data bank and Online Information System
Total Expenditure : Rs 6.70 Crores
Non-Recurring : Rs 5.70Crores
Recurring : Rs 1 Crore
Total Expenditure of Rs 6.70 Crores is proposed to be spent in five years as detailed
below:-
Item of work
Estimated
Expenditure
(Rs.Crore)
(i) Purchase and installation of one Computer Server, 15 PCs, 2
Laptop PCs, 1 LCD projector, 2 scanners, 10 printers and other IT
equipments in ISO.
0.25
(ii) Preparation of
sites for installation of computers and
renovation of rooms making them suitable for the 19rganized19
system in ISO.
1.00
(iii) Providing PCs and equipments for internet connectivity to each
of the State Irrigation Departments, Field Offices of CWC and
SASAs.
1.00
(iv) Development of software for client-server system, building of
data warehouse and purchase of software for data analysis in ISO.
1.00
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(v) Establishment of web based system for online data collection and
development of a dynamic web enabled query system for use by all
concerned.
1.50
(vi) Conduct of workshops on water and related statistics involving
source agencies and training the concerned on the use of computer
based system.
0.50
(vii) Purchase of books, collection of relevant literature and
subscription to journals in ISO.
0.15
(viii) Visit by ISO officers to source agencies within the country
for guiding and monitoring the system.
0.50
(ix) Attending workshops and meetings Organized
by FAO in other countries
0.10
(x) Maintenance of the system
0.50
(xi) Other Office Expenses
0.20
B:
Rationalization of Minor Irrigation Statistics
Funds are released to the States for salary and allowances of the Statistical Cell staff and for
honorarium, contingency and computerisation of data in Minor Irrigation Census. During XIth
Plan it is proposed to complete the 4th MI census started during end of the tenth plan with
reference period 2006-07. A sample survey during the year 2010-11 and planning of 5th MI
census with reference year 2011-12 will be taken up. The estimate of the expenditure is as under:
(Rs in Crore.)
Year
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
Total
Statistical
4th
Sample
Cell
Census
Survey
3.50
7.50
3.70
10.00
4.00
6.30
4.30
0.10
4.50
0.10
22.00
24.00
5th
Total
Census
0.00
0.00
11.00
0.00
0.00
13.70
0.00
0.00
10.30
0.00
0.00
4.40
1.00
1.00
6.60
1.00
1.00
46.00
(Rs in Crore.)
Strengthening of Statistical Cell in the States (2007-08)
Office
0.50
equipments
Total estimate for XI Plan: Rs. 46.50 crore
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C
Creation of watershed maps and Geographic Information System:
(a) Creation of watershed maps
Recurring :Nil
Non-Recurring :
i. Details of data projected for the proposal is summarized below :SN
1
Data
type
SRTM
2
Cartosat
3
LISS-III
Data details
Cost
Purpose
3 arc seconds
resolution
2.5 m resolution
Available
Basin maps
12 Crore
Canal network,
minor roads,
settlements,
drainage
Available
Waterlogging and
salinity
Waterlogging and
salinity
Extent of Minor
irrigation / irrigated
areas
23.5 meter resolution
A. Post monsoon 20032005
B. Pre monsoon 20032006
C. Rabi season (Feb)
TOTAL
Available
0.39 Crores
12.39 Crores
ii. Generation of Digital Database
The details of cost involved in various components are given below:
1. Basin Maps and River Network
S No
1
2
Description
Watershed Delineation (5094
x20000):
Output preparation and Atlas
TOTAL
Cost
10.2 Crores
3.32 Crores
13.52 Crores
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2. Inventory of surface water bodies
S No
1
2
3
Description
Input data
Processing of data (275 x 16000):
Report and output generation
TOTAL
Cost
Already available
0.44 Crores
0.08 Crores
0.52 Crores
3. Mapping water-logging and salinity in Minor irrigation schemes
S No
1
2
3
Description
Processing using IRS LISS III
Analysis (Rs 3 lakhs x 275 scenes) (Excluding soil
sampling)
Report and output generation
TOTAL
Cost
1.10 Crores
8.25 Crores
0.30 Crores
9.65 Crores
4. Soil sampling for water resources planning (Considering a sampling grid of 5
km x5 km)
Total
number
of
samples
124780
Teams
require
d
138
Soil sample
collection
charges @
Rs 250
311.95
lakhs
Soil sample
testing
charges @
Rs 650
811.07
lakhs
Cost
of Soil sample
instrume collection +
nt
sampling
charges
414 lakhs 15.37 Crores
5. Analysis of ground water observation wells
S No
Description
1
Three year data for 28 states and 7 Uts (2.5 lakh x
3years x 28 states ) + ( 0.50 lakhs x 3 years x 7 Uts)
2
GIS layer creation and analysis (Rs 4500 per sheet x
5094)
TOTAL
S No
1
2
Cost
2.20 Crores
2.30 Crores
4.50 Crores
6. Creation of database for hydro-meteorological sites
Description
Cost
Data cost (Data will be provided by CWC)
Nil
GIS layer creation and analysis
0.15 Crores
TOTAL
0.15 Crores
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7. Infrastructure map
S No
1
2
Description
Cost
Data cost
Digitisation (5094 sheets)
TOTAL
Nil
1.53 Crores
1.53 Crores
8. Settlement map
S No
1
2
Description
Cost
Data cost
Digitisation (5094 sheets)
TOTAL
Nil
1.53 Crores
1.53 Crores
9. Hydro-geo-morphological mapping
No expenditure involved in generation of maps as the Ministry of Rural Development
has already taken up the work. Provision will have to be kept only for data licensing
from the concerned Ministry.
10. Administrative Boundaries
No database is complete without administrative boundaries. Database will be
generated up to village level using census maps. State, district, taluk and village
boundaries will be digitized for entire country.
S No
1
2
3
Input: 6000 block maps from census
Digitisation
Seamless mosaicing
TOTAL
Description Cost
0.6 Crores
4.2 Crores
1.0 Crore
5.8 Crores
11. Climate data
S No
1
2
Description
Data cost as per actual from IMD
Processing cost
TOTAL
Cost
0.05 Crores +
0.05 crores
0.10 Crores +
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iii. Augmentation of processing facility for project duration
SN Equipment/ software
Quantity Unit
Cost
Amount
(in Crores)
1
Computer workstations with 15 sets
ArcGIS software and ERDAS
image processing software
8 Lakhs
1.20
2
Computers
with
facility and Autocad
2.5
Lakhs
0.375
3
Network Attached Storage with 8 1
TB space
30 lakhs
0.30
4
Enterprise GIS softwares
2
ArcGIS, ArcSDE, Oracle, ArcGIS
server
18 lakhs
0.36
5
Color scanners A0 Size and 1+1
plotter
7.5
lakhs
0.15
6
Computer
others
and -
-
0.20
7
Expenditure on transport vehicles ( 3 years x 2 vehicles x 1000
Rs/day x 365 days )
-
0.22
8
Other expenses
-
0.25
digitization 15 sets
consumables
-
TOTAL
S No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3.055 ~ 3.06
Overall estimates (a): creation of watershed maps
1. Data Cost
12.39 crores
2. Abstract of estimates for various layers mentioned above
(Rs. in Crores)
Layer
Estimated cost
Basin maps and River network
13.52
Surface water bodies
0.52
Minor commands
9.65
Soil samples
(5 x 5 km grid)
15.37
Ground water observation wells
4.50
Hydro-meteorological sites
0.15
Infrastructure layers
1.53
Settlement
1.53
Climate data
0.10
Administrative Boundaries
5.80
Total
52.67
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Quality control checks (@ 2.5%)
Training & technology transfer (@ 2.5% )
Handling charges (@ 4.5% )
Service tax (@ 12.24%)
Facility augmentation
Grand Total
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(b):
GIS
Recurring : Nil
Non-Recurring
HARDWARE ITEMS
Description
Quantity
1.31 Crores
1.31 Crores
2.37 Crores
6.45 Crores
3.06 Crores
-----------------79.56 Crores
Unit Cost Cost(Rs.
(Rs)
Crores)
151410
0.030
144331
0.010
Rack mount Server
Desktop Workstation
2
1
Note Book Computer
(Laptop)
Slim Pc’s
A0 Plotter
Palm top GPS
5KV UPS
1
71356
0.007
4
1
4
1
45000
200000
20000
125000
0.018
0.020
0.008
0.013
NETWORKING COMPONENTS
S.No
Description
Quantity
Unit
Cost(Rs.
Cost(Rs)
Crores)
Passive Components
9. 42U Rack with necessary cables
1
21903
0.002
and accessories (for servers)
Active Components
10. 1*Gigabit UTP Port Module for
1
125000
0.013
Cisco 2950G Switch to be
inserted in Cisco 2950G
SOFTWARE ITEMS
11. Windows 2003 server
2 licenses
40000
0.008
12. Web-GIS Product (ArcIMS / Arc
One
Server)
License
13. ArcSDE
One
License
14. Oracle Standard Edition
Four
Licenses
25
600000
0.060
630000
0.063
120000
0.048
15. ARC View GIS Software
(desktop)
16. Desk Top Arc/info
One
License
One
License
120000
0.012
585000
0.058
TOTAL
0.363
(The rates are indicative only)
Development cost of web based application
Rs. 0.055 Crores
Total Cost
= 79.560 + 0.363 + 0.055
= Rs. 79.978 crores
Say Rs. 80.00 Crores
D:
Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC including online Monitoring of AIBP assisted
projects and to assess Irrigation Potential by Remote Sensing Technique
Rs. In Crores.
Year
Recurring
Non-recurring
Total
2007-08
4.30
3.24
7.55
2008-09
4.73
2.27
7.00
2009-10
5.20
1.30
6.50
2010-11
5.73
0.83
6.55
2011-12
6.26
0.86
7.12
Total
26.23
8.49
34.72
E:
Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water Quality and Monitoring of
Glacial Lakes
(Rs. in Crores)
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Sl.
No.
Name of the scheme
1
1.
2
Establishment and maintenance of Hydrological
Stations on river basins in the country other than
Ganga and Indus basin
a)
Provision
for
equipments
like
ADCP,
Electromagnetic current meter, Pigmy type current
meter, Propeller type current meter, Echo sounders,
Cell phones, Fibre boat, 2 Nos. inspection vehicles and
other against replacement of T&P for 30 stations in
KGBO, Hyderabad
b) Maintenance of 13 stations in MCO, Nagpur
including provision for small T&P articles like
Tarpauline, Rain coat, umbrella etc., 22 nos.
O.B.Engines, replacement of current meters and one no
inspection vehicle
c)Outlay for Mon(S), Bangalore
d) Maintenance of 47 Gauge, Discharge, Water Quality
and silt sites including provision for instruments like
ADCP, Cup Type Current Meter, Echo Sounder,
Theodolite, Tent, Data Logger with Transmitter,
Hardware/ Software, Desktop computer, laser printer,
High end server, Computer furniture, Digital Copier,
Fax Machine & Laptop etc. in C&SRO, Bangalore
e) Maintenance of 8 stations including provision for
construction of boundary wall, site office compound
wall, drinking well, survey equipment, hydrological,
hydro-meteorological equipment, current meter,
sediment sampling etc. in M&ERO, CWC,
Bhubaneswar
f) Maintenance of 6 Gauge and Discharge sites under
N&TBO, Gandhi Nagar including provision for
construction/ renovation of sites, procurement of
photocopier, Hydro-met equipment, Computer and
peripherals & RRG, Discharge equipment, navigational
equipment, scanner, software, printers etc.
g) Maintenance of sites, repairing of O.B. Engines,
Inspection vehicles including construction of site
office, approach path, bank operated cableway,
procurement of Hydrological equipment, Navigational
equipment, Survey equipment, Drawing equipment,
sophisticated current meter, computer/ laptop, software,
GPS, FRP Boat wooden boar etc in B&BBO, Shillong..
Sub Total
Water Quality Monitoring in CWC
Snow Hydrology
vii)
viii)
Proposed Outlay for
XIth Plan
27
3
14.21
7.57
0.47
19.70
6.08
2.81
3.42
54.26
6.20
5.74
ix)
Studies & Monitoring of water bodies, glaciers and 5.80
glacial lakes in the Himalayas affecting India
Total
72.00
Year-wise phasing of expenditure:-
Year
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
Total
F:
Recurring
10.40
8.08
6.55
9.52
6.36
40.91
(Rs in Crores)
Total
17.18
14.67
12.29
15.66
12.20
72.00
Non-Recurring
6.78
6.59
5.74
6.14
5.84
31.09
Water Quality Assessment Authority
Abstract of the Proposed Outlay for co-ordination cell to assist the Water
Quality Assessment Authority (WQAA) for XIth Five-Year Plan
Amount (in Rs. Lakhs)
S.N
o
DETAILS OF HEAD
1.
Salary
2.
200708
200809
2009
-10
2010
2011
-11
-12
Total
21.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
81.0
Office Expenses
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6..0
30.0
3.
Domestic Travel
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
10.0
4.
Foreign Travel
NIL
3.0
2.0
NIL
NIL
5.0
5.
Other
Administrative
Expenses
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
15.0
6.
Machinery and
Equipment
NIL
1.0
1.0
1.0
NIL
3.0
7.
Hiring of
Professionals and
carrying out special
surveys/R&D
NIL
30.0
30.0
20.0
20.0
100.0
28
schemes
Total
32.0
60.0
59.0
47.0
46.0
244.0
Recurring
29
23
23
23
23
121
Non-recurring
3
37
36
24
23
123
Note:
i. Provision for salaries are worked out on the basis of average pay of
scale of the officials.
ii. Other administrative expenses include Seminar, Workshops,
Trainings and conducting meetings of WQAA and WQRCs.
iii. Domestic travel: Officers of B&B Wing will visit to state for
periodical review of Monitoring work, hot-spot etc. and also attend
the meetings of state level Water Quality Review Committees. It
also include travel expenses of the member of the Water Quality
experts.
iv. Machinery and equipment: Provision has been made for institutional
strengthening under the WQAA.
v. Hiring of professionals include the following:
a. Design and implementation of integrated monitoring in the
country.
b. Development of Water Quality information system through
WQRCs on the lines of HP in States/UTs.
c. Implementation of recommendations of state level WQRCs,
various
Working groups, expert groups
d. Preparation of reports on assessment of infra-structural
developmental needs.
e. Monitor for few hot-spot of water bodies.
f. Research needs and water quality examination of research
proposals.
g. Taking up mass awareness programme.
Details of items for creating infrastructure under the activity “water Quality Assessment Authority”
in B&B Wing in Ministry of Water Resources for implementing the scheme is as given below.
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Machine &Equipment required for monitoring activities
S.No.
Item
Cost(in Rs.Crores)
1.
PC with printer, fax +UPS +software
+scan 1(1X1,75,000)
0.017
2.
A.C. for computer (2 tons)
0.005
3.
Table for computer, web binder, almirah
and book shelf for storage
0.008
Total
b
0.030
Details of the scheme of financing clearly bringing out the financial obligations
undertaken by the PSU/Ministry with or without the proposal under consideration. In
other words, details of commitment on account of on-going projects to be funded from
internal resources of the PSU may be given in the EFC Note along with the requirement
and availability of funds for the project under consideration. Ion case of schemes/
programmes. Five Year Plan Outlay for the Ministry/Department and commitments ongoing schemes/ programmes along with the requirement and availability of funds for the
scheme/ programme may be furnished (1(7).11/92 dated 23.06.92)
The expenditure is proposed to be met from the budget of the MOWR for the XI plan
scheme.
c
What is the foreign exchange component (separate for non-recurring and recurring
expenditure)/What are the items of expenditure involving foreign exchange and
expenditure on foreign experts? Has clearance if EAD been obtained and has availability
of credit facilities been explored and if so, what result?
Not Applicable
Only for some foreign travels under the activity Water Quality Monitoring Authority
which is provided nominally.
d
Phasing of expenditure (non-recurring and recurring)
i)
ii)
On constant price
As given at item 4(a) above
On completion cost 1(5) PF-11/96 dated 06.08.97 Can not be worked out at this
stage
iii)
Reference date and basis of cost of various components.
Expenditure has been estimated at current costs. Basis of cost of various components
is detailed at item 4 above.
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5.
Reliability of Cost Estimates and other parameters:
a)
Has Pre-project investigations been arrived out in detail and details of area
where changes in projects parameters could be anticipated?
Yes, a Group of officers under the chairmanship of Member (WP&P), CWC
with members drawn from various central government departments, NRSA, ISRO
and other space agencies have looked into every possible detail.
Enough details have been worked out and no significant changes in project
parameters are anticipated.
b)
6.
To what extent cost estimates are firmed up?
The cost estimates are firmed up based on existing price structure.
Operational Capabilities:
a)
Operational capability of PSU/department implementing Agency/Ministry to undertake
the tasks required for the implementation of the proposal under consideration. For
this purpose track record of the PSU in respect of the projects already
implemented/under implementation may be highlighted and also steps proposed for
ensuring timely execution of the project under consideration.
Central Water Commission has gained sufficient experience in implementing and
operating such schemes. However, outsourcing is proposed for development of
appropriate software for data bank and online information system.. Minor Irrigation
Statistics Division would operate the activity rationalization of minor irrigation
statistics.The work of digital mapping is proposed to be carried out through ISRO/
NRSA, Department of Space – a premier organization in the application of space
technology with related software in a variety of fields including water. They are
competent to prepare digital maps by state of the art innovative methodology developed
at ISRO/ NRSA by integrating the inputs derived from satellite images, verification
through adequate ground truths and mosaic different thematic layers on GIS environment
to finally produce the desired output i.e. Digital maps.
Extensive work is involved only in the two components viz. ‘Development of
digital maps and GIS’ and ‘Establishment of Databank and Online Information System’ of
which the proposed outlay of the former is Rs.80 Crore and the latter Rs.6.70 Crore.
NRSA/ISRO who have developed and are maintaining GIS in their organization have been
assigned the task of creating GIS in CWC. A committee set up with concerned experts
from NRSA/ISRO and officers from CWC and MOWR as members have been working
out the details of implementation. Several meetings have already been held in this regard.
This arrangement will ensure the timely completion of work. Similarly for creation of
databank, another committee constituted with members drawn from NIC,MOWR and
CWC is on the job of working out details and provide guidance to complete the work in
time.
b)
In case of RCE proposals, variance analysis of cost increase due to price escalation
variation in exchange rules/custom and other statutory duties levies change in scope
under estimation addition/alteration etc., is to be given 1(5) PF –11/96 dated 06.08.97
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Not Applicable
c)
i.
ii.
In case of continuing Social Sector Schemes of:
Estimate of committed liabilities at the end of previous plan.
Whether this has been transferred to States/Non-plan head.
Not Applicable
7.
Add statements showing
i.
The number of posts required and the pay scales, together with basis adopted
for staffing both in current year and future years. (A separate proposal for
creation of post may be sent to JS (Pers) Department of Expenditure at least two
weeks before the circulation of ECT Note)
The requirement of staff for continuation of Water Quality Assessment Authority in
B&B Wing in Ministry of Water Resources is as given below. No new recruitments.
Posts will be filled on redeployment / outsourcing basis.
S.No.
Name of the Post
No. of Posts
1.
Deputy Commissioner
1 (Through Redeployment)
2.
S.R.O.
1(Through Outsourcing)
3.
Asstt. Dir.
1(Through Outsourcing)
4.
T.A/R.A
1(Through Outsourcing)
5.
Stenographer-cum- Typist
1(Through Outsourcing)
6.
Office Assistant
1(Through Outsourcing)
7.
Peon /Daftry
1(Through Outsourcing)
Under Xth Five Year Plan, there was a provision for these posts.
However, due to ban of the Govt. of India on recruitment, the said posts could not be
filled up. It has now been approved that the WOAA will continue in XI-Five Year Plan.
Accordingly, the Secretariat has to continue in MOWR to assist WQAA. In view of the
existing ban on recruitment, Outsourcing of minimum number of staff is needed for the
smooth functioning of the Coordination Cell, WQAA in MOWR to assist WQAA as
well as to effectively coordinate with the State Water Quality Review Committees set up
till date in 34 states. The outsourcing is proposed against the vacant existing posts.
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Existing staff will be utilized for this scheme for all other activities.
ii.
Expenditure on buildings and other works and its basis and phasing
Nil
Under activity –“Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water Quality
and Monitoring of Glacial Lakes”, no major construction works are involved except
construction of semi permanent sheds and erection of permanent masts, establishment of
wireless stations, rain gauge stations, and hydro-meteorological sensors, Data Collection
Platforms (DCP), Direct Digital Readout Ground Station (DDRGS) and Automatic Water
Level Recorders (AWLR) /Digital Water Level Recorder (DWLR), Acoustic Doppler
Current Profiler etc.
iii.
Expenditure on stores and equipment.
As given at item 4(a) above.
8.
Viability:
Information is to be given if benefits accruable from the projects schemes are
quantifiable and can be translated in monetary term 1(5) PF- 11/96 dated 06.08.97
a)
Financial IRR
i.
ii.
b)
at constant prices
on completion cost basis.
Economic IRR
i.
at constant prices
ii.
on completion cost basis.
Not Applicable
9.
Whether Nodal Officer (Chief Executive for the project) has been appointed. If
yes, give details about his status, past experience in implementing such projects,
number of years left for superannuation etc (M-12016/5/97-PAMD dated 29.12.97)
Not Applicable
10.
Date of approval of original cost or firmed up cost.
Not Applicable
11.
Original or firmed up approval cost together with FE component
i.
ii.
Fixed cost
Completion cost 1(5) PF-II/96 dated 06.08.97 (For projects approved before
August `199, there may not be any approved completion cost)
Not Applicable
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12.
Present cost (completion cost) together with FE component 1(5) PF 11/96 dated
06.08.97
Not Applicable
13.
Earlier project completion schedule
Not Applicable
14.
Revised project completion schedule
Not Applicable
Brief reasons for time overrun in clear terms
Not Applicable
Variance analysis of increase in completion cost under 1(5) PF 11/96 dated
06.08.97
a)
Escalation
b)
Exchange rate variation
c)
Change in scope
d)
Statutory levies
e)
Addition/Deletion
f)
Under estimation
g)
Other (Specify)
15.
16.
(*Variance analysis should be worked out with reference to the latest instructions
contained in OM No. 1(6) PF-II/91 dated August 24, 1992)
Not Applicable
17.
Quantification of increase in cost on account of time overrun.
Not applicable
18.
Present status of physical progress of the project
Not Applicable
19.
Expenditure incurred and commitments made so far
Not Applicable
Effect of revision in capital cost estimates on cost of production and profitability
with reference to earlier approved capital cost of the project.
Not Applicable
20.
21.
a)
Whether, at the stage when funds to the extent of 50% of the approved cost were
released, the mandatory review of the cost estimates was done by the project
authorities and the administrative ministry? If so - 1(6) PF.II/87 dated 16.11.87
and 1(6)PF.II/91August 24, 1992).
Not Applicable
The date when as a result of mandatory review, project authorities and the
administrative Ministry became aware that the cost of the project is likely to be
exceeded by more than 5% of the originally approved cost due to reasons other than
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b)
c)
22.
23.
24.
price escalation, exchange rate variations, statutory levies etc. and the date when
RCE was drawn up and brought before EFC 1(6) PF.II/87 dated 16.11.87 and
1(6)PF-II/91August 24, 1992).
Not Applicable
A statement showing commitments made by the project authorities/Administrative
Ministry in the EFC/PIB Memorandum regarding reliability of cost estimates, preproject investigations, land acquisition, completion schedule etc. and during the
PIB meeting with regard to the project at the time of seeking project approved and
the status regarding their fulfillment. 1(1) PF.II/85 dated 14.10.98
Not Applicable
Have the Reasons for the time and cost overrun been gone into thoroughly and
responsibility fixed? If so, details in this regard be indicated 1(1) PF-II/85 dated
17.09.91
Not Applicable
Whether the issue of cost and time overrun was brought before EC/QPR? (M120165/97-PAMD dated 29.12.97. If so, details of decision taken in EC/QPR &
further follow up action
Not Applicable
For RCE proposals requiring CCEA approval, report/recommendation of the
Standing Committee and Action Taken Report may be appended.
Not Applicable
Whether on EFC Memo Financial Adviser’s concurrence/comments have been
obtained? If so, details thereof. (66(14) PF11/98 dated 11.08.98
Financial Adviser’s concurrence has been obtained. The EFC memo is subjected to
following conditions:
a) Detailed justification for outsourcing of staff as indicated in para 7(i) may be
incorporated in the EFC Memo, duly indicating whether the same is proposed against
the existing vacant posts – Already incorporated.
b) The scheme has been formulated as a combination of various on-going Central
Sector Schemes. It is seen that detailed cost break-up has been provided in phasing
the expenditure for the XI Plan. Since these estimates are likely to undergo some
modifications over the period of XI Plan, we may also seek approval of the EFC to
adjust the phasing of expenditure within the overall approved outlay over various
activities internally in MoWR with approval of Secretary in consultation with JS-FA.
c) The financial and physical targets will be modified, if required, based on the final
XI Plan allocations made by the Planning Commission.
25.
Supplementary information
Nil
26.
Points on which decision/sanctions are required.
The approval of Expenditure Finance Committee
No
.
was
initially
required for an amount of Rs. 244.14 crores to be spent on the
proposed scheme for Eleventh Plan “Development of Water Resources Information
System” in five years (2007-2012) as given below:Activity
Proposed Expenditure (Rs. Crores)
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A
B
C
200708
200809
20092010
201011
Development of water resources
information system
70.85
65.68
41.71
39.07
2011- Total
12
(200712)
26.83 244.14
Data bank and Online Information
System
Rationalization of Minor Irrigation
Statistics
Creation of watershed maps and
Geographic Information System
2.85
2.80
0.45
0.45
0.45
7.00
13.00
13.70
10.30
4.40
6.60
48.00
29.95
26.91
11.58
11.54
-
79.98
D
Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in 7.55
CWC including online Monitoring of
AIBP assisted projects and to assess
Irrigation Potential by Remote Sensing
Technique
7.00
6.50
6.55
7.12
34.72
E
Hydrological Observations including
Snow Hydrology, Water Quality and
Monitoring of Glacial Lakes
17.18
14.67
12.29
15.66
12.20
72.00
F
Water Quality Assessment
Authority
0.32
0.60
0.59
0.47
0.46
2.44
However, the agreed outlay by Planning Commission for the year 2007 –08 for the Plan
Scheme is Rs. 30 Crores. Accordingly, item-wise allocation for the Annual Plan 2007 –
08 has been revised as under and it is proposed to distribute the balance of 2007-08
minus agreed outlay for 2007-08)
i.e.(proposed outlay
proportionately to the remaining four years of the Scheme i.e. from 2008-09 to 2011-12 :
i)
A
B
C
D
E
F
Agreed Outlay by Planning Commission for the year 2007-08
Data bank and Online Information System
Rs 1.08 Crores
Rationalization of Minor Irrigation Statistics
Rs 8.93 Crores
Creation of watershed maps and Geographic Information System Rs 4.77 Crores
Strengthening of Monitoring Unit in CWC including online Monitoring of AIBP assisted
projects and to assess Irrigation Potential by Remote Sensing Technique Rs 5.05 Crores
Hydrological Observations including Snow Hydrology, Water Quality and Monitoring of
Glacial Lake
Rs 9.85 Crores
Water Quality Assessment Authority
ii)
Rs 0.32 Crores
Proposed revised year-wise allocation:-
In view of the actual allotted BE 07-08 i.e Rs. 30.00 crores against a demand of Rs 70.85
crores and the observations of Planning Commission and M/o Finance on
the EFC Memo, the amount for the subsequent years during 11th Plan has been
rescheduled as under:
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Expd
Recurr.
Expd
Total
2007
-08
2008
-09
2009
-10
(In Rs Crores)
2010 2011-11
12
115.35
242.3
28.50
63.83
62.48
42.75
44.75
1.00
6.70
1.08
3.16
0.82
0.82
0.82
46.00
46.50
7.43
9.09
14.39
5.19
10.39
Creation of watershed maps and 79.98
Geographic Information System
Strengthening of Monitoring Unit 8.49
in CWC including
online
Monitoring of AIBP assisted
projects and to assess Irrigation
Potential by Remote Sensing
Technique
-
79.98
4.77
26.91
25.18
11.58
11.54
26.23
34.72
5.05
7.57
7.38
7.20
7.51
E
Hydrological Observations
including Snow Hydrology,
Water Quality and Monitoring of
Glacial Lakes
40.91
72.00
9.85
16.50
14.12
17.49
14.03
F
Water
Quality
Authority
1.21
2.44
0.32
0.60
0.59
0.47
0.46
Activity Name
A
B
C
D
Expd
NonRecurri
ng
water 126.99
Development
of
resources information system
Data bank
and Online 5.70
Information System
Rationalization of
Irrigation Statistics
Minor
0.50
31.09
Assessment 1.23
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