Projects on Godavari Basin
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RIVER GODAVARI
: River Godavari flows
through Telangana region. Originally the proposal was to construct
high Pochampad Dam across Godavari near pochampad to utilize nearly
330 TMC of water from river Godavari and also to lay Godavari north
and south canals to irrigate about 20. Lakh acres of land to benefit
farmers of Adilabad, Karimanagar, Warangal, Khammam and
Nalgonda. The catchment area under Godavari in Telangana is 61780 sq. kms about 79% and the catchment area in Andhra is about 16420 sq. kms i.e. 21% as against this background the cultivable area in Telangana under Godavari basin is 25.2 lakh hectares and in Andhra 10.7 lakh hectares should have been planned, allocating the available resources between Telangana and Andhra at the rate of 70% and 30% to Telangana and Andhra respectively, out of the available resources of 1480 TMC. of water. But the ground position is quite different as the allocation to Andhra area is 320 TMC of water, and in addition, the govt. has already projected plans for utilization of another 405 TMC water to Andhra region ignoring the right full claim of Telangana farmers. The S.R.S.R stage 1 started in July 1963 is still not completed, even after 36 years. Even if all the proposed or under execution projects are completed the total irrigated area under Godavari valley project will be about 7.10 lack hectares about 28% whereas in Andhra region the existing cultivable land under Godavari is 56.50%. The bar chart below shows clearly the catchment area, cultivable land and irrigated area on Godavari Basin.
A reservoir on Kadam as
a part and parcel of north canal and lower Manair Reservoir on south
canal was envisaged. Another project across
Manjira near Devarkonda was also planned to utilize about 38 TMC
water which would benefit the farmers of Manjira valley in Medak
dist. The Godavari valley
Multipurpose project, Devnoor Project, was abandoned and execution
of Thungabhadra left canal was not taken up so
far. The total water
available for utilization under Godavari Basin is about 1495 TMC of
water out of which only 270 TMC of water is being utilized in Andhra
region and another 185 TMC water is utilized in Telangana. It is
evident that proper planning is not done for development of backward
areas in Telangana. Water allocation under
Godavari Basin as per various agreements between Andhra Pradesh,
Maharastra, Karnataka, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh is given under the
heading "Godavari Basin" allocating 1172-78 TMC of water but
utilization of water was planned as 1479-65
TMC. I) NIZAM SAGAR
PROJECT : a) Originally the project was
built in 1931 across Manjira river for irrigation of an ayacut of
2.75000 acres, but at present only a fraction is under irrigation.
It is said that due to construction of SRSP, tail end ayacut will be
submerged. The govt has not come out with the actual ayacut that
will be effected due to SRSP. b) The main reason is due to
construction of Singur Dam which was planned to supply mainly the
drinking water to the city. c) Further due to siltation the
storage capacity is reduced. Why the govt. is not taking steps to de-silt? The
govt. is proposing to lift the water beyond AlisaugerTank. But the
govt. has so far not
taken steps for lifting the water as proposed, and did not
take any measure to desilt the reservoir. It is said that the govt.
still examining the lift irrigation. For its techno-economic
feasibility as it may involve spending of 143 crores which the A.P.
Govt. is not ready to spend. It is clear that the govt. of A.P. is
not willing to implement the strategy suggested by the G.W.U.A in
the near future. SARASWATHI CANAL
: (In Adilabad dist Saraswathi canal was planned to
irrigate 1500Acres, for which forest clearance was sought with the
principal chief conservator of forest Hyd. on 29-1 -00 which is
still awaited. It appears that the government is not serious about
its implementation as they could have got the clearance from the
PCCF, Hyd, in no time if the case had been pressed. Further even
distributors are still under planning stage. KAKATIYA CANAL- 1st
Phase: In the first phase the work from km 284 to km
345.932 was proposed to be taken up. So far no serious steps have
been taken, and the work has not started. The government is
proposing to approach the center for funding phase I but now it is
explained by the government that on technical grounds one balancing
reservoir is being planned instead of Acquaduct at km 285.10 of
Kakatiya canal with investment of 19 crores. The latest position is
that even for this balancing reservoir, doubts are being expressed
that it may submerge 1500 acres, apart from submerging part of
Warangal and Khammam highway. Hence the proposal in now almost put
in cold storage. II
phase: clearance was obtained in June 2001, which was also
cleared by planning commission. The government proposes to approach
the center for funding this project, but so far no progress is made
in this respect. Alignment particulars of the entire canal is
approved by the government. Out of 284 to 346 km length, only for
12km length the land was acquired so far. The rest, the land
acquisition proposals are being sent to the concerned collectors.
The estimated cost of escalation from 284 km to 288 km is estimated
at rupees 1021 lakhs which is approved by the government in Dec.01
and estimation from km 289 to 295 were revised and submitted to
government for approval of 1709 lakhs. The government said to be
seized with finalizing the tender's etc, for excavation of the
canal. The land acquisition proceedings for the rest of 62 Acres is
yet to be finalized. MANDAKINI CANAL :
Tail end of Saraswathi canal from km 77 to 144km. This
canal is passing through forest zone in Adilabad. The government is
proposing to address for the clearance of forest dept and to
identify 614 hectares of land to surrender to the forest dept. To
compensate the forest land, which is being identified in Adilabad
dist, it is said that survey of land is going on to know the actual
extent and location. SRIRAM
SAGAR PROJECT : Central water commission clearance was
obtained in 1996 subject to forest clearance for 1210 acres.
Administrative approval by the government was given in July 1996 for
acquiring 229 acres out of which land is acquired up to 290 km
(8Acr). For earthwork from 284km to 288km, costing about 10 crores
proposals were sent to government for approval which are still
awaited. The balance of 58 acres is still to be
acquired. SRIRAM
SAGAR PROJECT (A): Stage II was planned to utilize 40.28TMC
of water to irrigate 5.87 lakhs acres. It envisages extension of
KAKATIYA MAIN CANAL from km 284 to km 345.932 to irrigate 4.40lakh
acres in Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda (B) Extension of Sarswathi
Canal from km 77 to km 144 to irrigate 80000 acres in Adilabad and
modernisation of Kadam Canal up to km 77 from the origin covering an
ayacut of 68000 acres in Adilabad. The S.R.S.P (stage II) was approved by C.W.C on 3-4-96 for estimated cost of 698 crores. This work was not done and at present the cost has escalated to Rs.1210/- crores. FLOOD
FLOW CANAL : This project was envisaged for utilization of
20 TMC of water to irrigate 2.20lakh acres in Karimnagar, Warangal
and Nalgonda Dists.The CWC has given clearance in 1996 for Rs.1333
crores. SCOPE
:(1) 44.30 km long canal for Head regulator of SRSP
reservoir across PEDDA VAGU II and Konraopet in Karimnagar Dist. to
irrigate 32000Acr with 7.6 TMC of water. (2) 66.00km length
canal from reservoir up to storage reservoir, to utilize 26 TMC of
water to irrigate 68000 acres across Coratla Vagu, across Manair
river near Manvada (V) in Karimnagar. (3) 125km long canal
from service reservoir up to service reservoir with 1.27TMC of water
to irrigate 1.20 lakhs acres, at Gowravalli
(V). Under flood flow canal land acquisition is under way for 961 acres, consisting of 634 acres of private land and 187 acres of government land. Notification approving for Rs. 74,640007- was already issued by special collector L.A. Proposals for Midmaneru
project was submitted by L.A Deputy collector for 175 acres but
there is no further development, on the plea that the royats are not
allowing the survey staff to take up the survey work. The villagers
of 9 submergible villages have represented to the government that
the alignment to be changed to use upper Mannair reservoir for
storage, instead of MMR near Manvada. The government has not agreed
to the proposal as the capacity of MMR reservoir is 26 TMC as
against upper Manair reservoir capacity of 2 TMC and turned down the
demand as not feasible. In all said and done,
the major issue is the rate of compensation which has to be resolved
with affected farmers. This is not being done, and the entire
project is-kept pending by the government. The government wants to
implement the execution of work in two stages 1. The government
accorded administrative approval for 859 crores to provide
irrigation for 68000 acres in 1997, head regulators at SRSP, flood
flow canal up to mid-Maneru, up to 130km, mid Maneru reservoir at
Manvada, in Karimnagar on Manair to utilize 25.87 TMC and an
irrigation canals from mid Manair reservoir Left canal 21 km to
irrigate 9500 acres and right canal to irrigate 58500
acres. The total cost of
(phase 1 as above, is worked out to rupees 2100 crores for acquiring
2780 acres of land in Nizamabad, and 2500 acres in Vemulavada,
Sirisilla and Ellanthakunta of Karimnagar Dist. for laying
canals.The project is subject to clearance by forest department,
tribal welfare, and investment clearance from planning commission.
It is stated by the govt. of A.P that proposals for the above
clearance are being sent for the funding the project. Detailed
project reports are still under preparation by the government. So
far nothing is done on field. Proposal for land acquisition,
compensation was fixed at 40000/- and 16000/-per acre of wet and dry
land respectively by the government as against the demand of the
farmers at the rate of 2.60lakhs,2.85lakhs and 1.50lakhs per acre
respectively, presently under cultivation of turmeric, paddy and
other crops respectively. To resolve the land acquisition dispute, district Lok Adalaths have been formed for Nizamabad District and Karimnagar district. The District Lok Adalath at Nizamabad has been convened on 4-7-2001, 9-7-2001, 28-7-2001. The effected royots are demanding Rs. 2,08,200 to Rs.3,35,300 per acre where as the rate offered by the government is only Rs.1.00 lakh per acre. Due to the large variation no settlement could be reached. The Lok Adalath were again held on 25-8-2001,15-9-2001, 5 & 6-10-2001 and after that the DLA was adjourned indefinitely and final decisions has to taken. Lower Penganga
Project:This project is a joint project of Maharastra and Andhra
Pradesh across river PenGanga near Chilkala Wadi (v) in Yeotmal, to
cultivate 2.38 lakh acres in Yeotmal, Chanda, Dist. of Maharastra
and 40000Ac in Adilabad Dist. Andhra Pradesh. It is informed that out
of total yield, water up to Penganga is 123 TMC and the upstream
utilization is 83 TMC, the remaining 42 TMC of water can be shared
in ratio of 38 TMC for Maharastra and 5 TMC for Andhra Pradesh. It
was also agreed that the cost of head works will be shared by the
respective states on proportion of water utilization and the cost of
canals by the respective states. A joint control board will be
established for execution of the project. However as the canal is
passing through a sanctuary in Maharastra, revised realignment
proposals are under consideration. Meanwhile it is learnt that a
writ petition was also filed by the affected Royats of Maharastra
before the High Court at Aurangabad, which is
pending. PRANAHITA LI SCHEME
: It was proposed across Pranahita river a tributary of
Godavari. About 6(v) in Maharastra will be submerged on execution of
this project. The government of Maharastra has expressed its
inability to accept the proposal. As an alternative, the government
is proposing to utilize natural pool in the Godavari river below the
confluence of Vardha and Wain Ganga nearTumbi in Adilabad Dist and
lift 5TMC of water in 2 stages to irrigate 50000 acres in Adilabad
Dist. The cost of project was estimated Rs. 210 crores. (As A.P.
Share, 1999-2000). YELLAMPALLI BARAGE : This is an important project on river Godavari. The site of the project is proposed near Yellampalli (V) Pedapalli, Karimnagar Dist. It is proposed to utilize 65TMC of water from this project, which is below the catchment area of Sriramsagar reservoir. This will enable to augment water supply to tail end Ayacut of SRSP Stage: I and Stage: II. The water of this project can also be utilized for NTPC as an alternative. Proposed water utilization is as
under. 1) Pumping of
water to lower Maneru dam to irrigate
4.4lac acres under S.R.S.P
Stage I
39.50 TMC 2) Pumping to
Saraswatni canal Tail endto irrigate
an Ayacut 79000 acres unders R.S.P Stage II
10.00 TMC 3) Pumping of
water to NTPC by lifting water in
2 stages (Costing about 60 corores)
6.50 TMC 4)
Evarapation loss 7.00
TMC
Total 63.00 TMC The Head
works at the Barrage is estimated to cost 980 crores. A new circle
is formed to supervise this project. SARASWATHI CANAL: Under item
no(3) above the pumping of 10 TMC of water from Yellampalli Barage
from 6.5 km to km 77 of Kadem canal to irrigate 79000 acres of
ayacut, cost of the scheme is estimated to 76 crores.
Yellampally project Scheme : (Pumping to
LMD) 1) FIRST STAGE : From the Yellampalli Barage intake
well to Bandlavagu Cheruvu, to a length of 4kms by lift
irrigation. 2) SECOND STAGE : From Bandla Vagu Cheruvu to
Nandimedaram Tank by lift irrigation at 8.64kms for a length of
4.54.kms. 3) THIRD STAGE : From N. Medaram to lift for a
length of 7.48kms. 4) FOURTH STAGE : From km16 to another 4.65km with
lift. 5) FIFTH STAGE : From km 20 to 28 km up to Kakatiya
main canal,at Choppadandi. 6) SIXTH STAGE : from km 28 to 52 km up to LMD the
water flows by gravity. The
estimated project cost is 1660 crores The above project plans are entrusted to M/s. consulting engineering services (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, for taking up detailed investigation and preparing detailed project report by the end of May 02. But still no progress is made in this respect. ICHAMPALLY PROJECT :This is an
Interstate multipurpose project across Godavari, 12km down stream at
the confluence of Pranahita and Indravathi. The project is envisaged
between A.P, Maharastra and Chattisgadh states. The project is to be
planned, surveyed and executed. This project after completion will
irrigate I570UO acres in Kaharif and 173000 acres in rabi in
Karimnagar, Warangal and Khammam dists, Under Godavari basin,
utilizing 85 TMC of water from the joint grid. The estimated cost of
the project is about 4520 crores (SSR
2000) In the beginning this
project was not accepted by the central government on the ground of
loss of forest lands due to submerging and it was suggested to
select some alternative site from the head works. Now Ichampally
site is finally decided as the best site for the head
works. The governments of A.
P, Maharastra, and Chattisgadh has submitted their reports to the
Prime Minister to treat this project as National project and to
sanction the require funds for execution of this project. The
central government has constituted a high level committee in July
2000 and the information compiled by the Govt. of A. P. has been
discussed by this committee in the second meeting in January 2001.
As decided by this committee, the A.P Government had prepared a note
on parameters and B.C ratio for different FRLS and furnished to CWC,
and to the government of Maharastra and Chattisgadh for
approval. With regards to
utilization of 50 TMC to irrigate 500000 acres, a joint control
board has been constituted for finalizing FRL +95M is communicated
to the respective governments. Concurrence of government of
Maharastra is received, and from the government of Chattisgadh is
awaited. The foundation of this
project was laid as early as in 1969, but the project is still not
cleared so far by the State Govt. Though the Central Govt. has
giver, it's clearance a years back. The State Govt. has agenda for
discussion to resolve the Inter state dispute with Chattisgarh for
treating the project as a national project. It appears that the
State Govt. is not keen for implementing this project as otherwise
there is no reason why this cannot be resolved for the last 30
years. When a bigger Interstate dispute of Cavery waters can
amicably be resolved, why not this dispute, if the state Govt. takes
interest sincerely. The project if completed would benefit Warangal,
Khammam, Karimnagar and Nalgonda dists. The original plan of 112 Mts
of Bund across river Godavari is revised and reduced to 95 Mts which
might effect very little, submerging a small area in Chatisgarh. The
Govt. of A.P never tried sincerely to come up with a clear mandate
to resolve this Inter - State dispute by involving the
centre. GODAVARI LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME :
Godavari runs in Andhra Pradesh for a length of 770kms from the
confluence of Manjeera river. After construction of SRSP near
Pochampad, the balance of 700 kms, is left with out any project up
to Sir Arther Cotton Barrage. The water in the river is mostly
contributed by river Pranahita and Indravati rivers. The total
annual flow is estimated at 1480 TMC and the excess and unutilized
water is flowing in to the sea. Hence the government of Andhra
Pradesh has decided to utilize the excess water by lift irrigation
schemes, as Godavari lift irrigation project to supply 50 TMC of
water to Ichampally project, to bring under irrigation vast lands in
Karimnagar, Warangal, Nalgonda and Medak dists. As the river flow at
90 mtr. level, and Ayacut in these dists. is at +360 to 500 mtrs.
contours (up to 430mts) only the lift irrigation is the
solution. The ayacut under this
lift irrigation scheme wiii be in addition to the ayacut already
under a cultivation under Incha'mpally Dam, SRSP and flood flow
canals. It is proposed to lift 50 TMC to irrigate the following
areas. (a) Karimnagar,
0.95 lac Acres (b) Warangal
1.95 lac Acres (c) Nalgonda
1.10 lac Acres (d) Medak
1.00 lac Acres
Total
5.00 lac Acres The lift point on
Godavari will be 12km down stream of Inchampally dam sight, near
Devadula(v) in Warangal dist. The lifting of 50 TMC of water is with
in the allocated waters under Godavari water dispute Tribunal
award. STAGES OF LIFTING : On the right bank
of river Godavari, runs along the
forest. 1) First lift from the 70M to
110M 2) Second lift from 110 to
140M, a length of about 8.5km using Bhim Ganpurtank, Kesava Pattanam
tank, and Hasanpalli tank to a height of + 170M + 190M + 220 M +
503M in the 147km length of canals including 97km gravity
Channels. The total scheme
involves 430mts to irrigate 3.80 lakh acres in command area, located
at a lift of 360M, and 120 lakh acres situated at 500M involving
(14) stages with a lift from 10.55 mtrs. in each
stage. The power requirement
for this total lift irrigation scheme is 350 MW and total cost of
the scheme is estimated at 1800 crores including the cost of
land.The government has sanctioned 4.50 crores for Stage 1 and the
foundation was laid on 16-6-01 and the department has asked
permission to seek international advise on the project. The present
stage of the project is under survey and it was decided to entrust
the work of preparation of DPR to WAP COS (companies) at a cost 4.15
crores. It should be expedited
as time bound work as the proposed project is going to benefit three
dists. to irrigate large tracks of land in the backward region of
Telangana. SINGAREDDY PALLI HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT
:This is proposed as multi purpose and envisaged to produce
350 MW of power, which is under consideration and survey of the
government. DUMMUGUDEM POWER PROJECT : Dummugudem
anicut was built about 40 years back which is located near
Pamulapalli(v) Aswaraopet (M) in Khammam dist, which is 25km up
stream of Bhadrachalam. But it is said that the expert committee
constituted by the government has reported that it may not be a
viable project. However the government has again asked the
department to resubmit the project report, to hand over the project
to private sector. DUMMUGUDEM LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME :
This project is proposed on the right bank of Godavari, to lift
water to a total height of 115 mtrc in 7 olagcs, which requires
30.50 MW of power to irrigate 91000 acres in Aswapuram,
Burugarrtpadu, Palvancha, Tekulapalli, Kothagudem, Julur Padu,
Enkur, Kallur, Penavalli and Sattupalli in Khammam.The gravity
canals length is 126 kms in between seven stages. This project
requires De-forestation of 730 hectares of Reserve forest in total
length of 55 kms. Tentative cost of the project is estimated at 330
crores. The govt. hear provided only Rs. 3.00 crores, and on the
ground of financial cru. It is proposed by the government to give
the entire execution of the project to private
parties. ISSUES ON PROJECTS IN TELANGANA The
following figures will give an idea as to what extent the planning
of various projects was manipulated and revised to the advantage of
the Andhra region PLANNED ORIGINALLY IN ANDHRA
REGION
1. SINGUR PROJECT:
Contemplated with 15 TMC water to irrigate 87000 acres. Now
reduced to 6.51 TMC water to irrigate 50000 acres.The govt. never
came with a clear mandate and plan resources and fund provisions etc
and did not put sincere efforts to resolve the interstate dispute
which can benefit the four Telangana backward
districts. 2. NIZAM SAGAR PROJECT: It is proposed to raise the height of the gates by 4-5 feet at Kalyani reservoir and to supplement N.S.main canal at a cost of 985 Iks. Work is reported to be under progress.
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