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CITIZENS’ CHARTER WATER RESOURCES ORGANIZATION 1 INTRODUCTION Public Works Department is in charge of implementing irrigation schemes and constructing buildings for State Government Departments and Government agencies including maintenance of irrigation systems and public buildings. For effective implementation of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Consolidation Project and to achieve functional specialization, the Public Works Department has been bifurcated as Water Resources Organization and Buildings Organization. 1.1 OBJECTIVES OF W.R.O. To formulate and implement major, medium and minor irrigation schemes. To operate and maintain irrigation systems. To ensure effective management and distribution of surface and groundwater to ensure its optimum utilization in a rational and scientific way for maximizing the production and productivity of all the sectors requiring water. 1.2 OBJECTIVES OF BUILDINGS ORGANIZATION To construct and maintain buildings for State Government Departments and Government agencies. To ensure cost effective method of the building construction and maintenance by use of Modern Technology. 1.3 STATUS OF IRRIGATION IN TAMILNADU Tamilnadu with a geographical area of 13 million hectares is ranked eleventh in size among the Indian States The net area sown in Tamilnadu is about 6 million hectares of which about 3 million hectares or 50%get irrigation facilities from sources as given below: 1. Government canals : 0.95 million hectares 2. Tanks : 0.90 million hectares 3. Wells, Tube-wells etc. : 1.15 million hectares There are 57 PWD dams and 39,202 tanks in the State. Out of 39,202 tanks, PWD Tanks : 8,903 (Rain fed : 5,276+System tanks : 3,627) Ex-Zamin Tanks : 9,886 Panchayat Union Tanks : 20,413 (Ayacut less than 100 acres) 1.4 DEVELOPMENT OF IRRIGATION IN TAMILNADU The ultimate irrigation potential of Tamilnadu through Major and Medium Irrigation sources was assessed as 1.5 million hectares by the National Commission on Agriculture in 1976. At the commencement of the First Five year Plan, there were 23 Major and Medium irrigation projects benefiting 1.10 million hectares. In the IX plan period up to 1999-2000, the area under irrigation has risen to 2.625 million hectares. During 2000-01, an irrigation potential of 1213 hectares is expected to be created from Medium and Minor Irrigation Projects (Anicuts/Reservoirs) and 550 hectares from Minor Irrigation (Surface Water Tanks). 2 ORGANIZATION SET UP Under the Water Resources Organization, the water management in the state has been decentralized along basin lines and for effective control, the entire state has been divided into 4 regions, viz. 1. Chennai 2. Tiruchirappalli 3. Pollachi 4. Madurai with each region headed by a Chief Engineer. The river basins under the control of each region are furnished below: A.CHENNAI REGION, CHENNAI 1. Araniyar 2. Kosasthalaiyar 3. Cooum 4. Adyar 5. Palar (Districts: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, 6. Ongur Tiruvannamalai, Vellore,Villupuram, 7. Varahanadhi Cuddalore and Dharmapuri). 8. Malattar 9. Pennaiyar 10. Gadilam 11. Vellar (upto Coleroon) B.TIRUCHIRAPPALLI REGION, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 1. Cauvery 2. Agniar (Districts: Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, 3. Ambuliyar Perambalur, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, 4. Vellar Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam) 5. Koluvanar 6. Pambar C. POLLACHI REGION, POLLACHI Tributaries of Cauvery such as: 1. Amaravathi 2. Bhavani 3. Noyyal (Districts: Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, 4. Koranganpallam Dindigul and Karur) 5. Palar 6. Periyapallam 7. West Flowing Rivers D.MADURAI REGION, MADURAI 1. Manimuthar 2. Kottakkaraiyar 3. Vaigai 4. Kallar ( Ramanathapuram, Tuticorin and 5 Korampallamaru Kanyakumari). 6. Tambaraparani 7. Karumeniyar 8. Nambiyar 9. Hanumanadhi 10. Palayar 11. Valliyar 12. Kodayar An index map showing the jurisdiction of each region is enclosed in Annexure I The Water Resources Organization is functioning with the following Chief Engineers
The list of officers for contact in Chief Engineers’ offices is enclosed in Annexure II. The details of circle and division offices in each W.R.O. region are also enclosed in Annexure III. 3 ACTIVITIES OF WRO At present, the following projects and programmes are in progress : 1. Medium Irrigation Schemes 2. Minor Irrigation Schemes 3. Special Minor Irrigation Programme 4. Water Resources Consolidation Project 5. Modernization of Periyar Vaigai Irrigation System 6. Tank Modernization Scheme with European Economic Commission Assistance 7. Rehabilitation of Minor Irrigation Tanks for Rural Development with OECF(Japan) Assistance
8. Strengthening of Non-system Minor Irrigation Tanks with World Bank
Assistance under 9. State Tank Irrigation Project 10. Desilting of 200 Tanks 11. Integrated Tribal Development Programme 12. Hill Area Development Programme 13. Western Ghats Development Programme 14. Scheme with NABARD Assistance 15. Modernization and desalting of Cauvery Delta 16. Krishna Water Supply Project 17. New Veeranam Project 18. World Bank Aided Hydrology Project 19. Dam Safety Assurance and Rehabilitation Project 20. Rehabilitation and Reclamation of Chennai City Waterways 21. Anti-sea Erosion Works 22. Diversion of West Flowing Rivers of Kerala to Tamilnadu 23. Improvements and Beautification of Parks in and around Reservoirs in Tamilnadu 3.1 MEDIUM IRRIGATION SCHEMES The following medium irrigation schemes are in progress: 1. Strengthening of Periyar dam (Peermedu, Kerala State) 2. Nanganjiar Reservoir (Dindigul District) 3. Irukkangudy Reservoir (Virudhunagar District) 3.2 MINOR IRRIGATION SCHEMES Under minor irrigation schemes, externally aided projects and other State Plan Schemes in respect of Anicuts/Reservoirs having CCA less than 2000 Ha., Surface Water Tanks and Ground water are taken up. The details of such schemes are explained below at appropriate places. 3.3 SPECIAL MINOR IRRIGATION PROGRAMME [S.M.I.P.] This scheme contemplates formation of new tanks, construction of anicuts, excavation of link channels, restoration of abandoned tanks, formation of ponds etc. leading to assured irrigation and creating additional irrigation potential, desalting-cum-reclamation schemes, desalting of tanks to restore the lost capacity due to siltation with reclamation of foreshore lands. It is proposed to take up 2 new schemes (Part II schemes) during 2000-01. 3.4 WATER RESOURCES CONSOLIDATION PROJECT [W.R.C.P.] The W.R.C.P. provides for rehabilitation and modernization of all irrigation systems in Tamilnadu [except Cauvery Delta System] and for completion of the nine ongoing minor irrigation projects, viz. 1. Poigaiyar Reservoir [Kanyakumari District] 2. Nambiyar Reservoir[Tirunelveli District] 3. Sothuparai Reservoir[Theni District] 4. Kodumudiyar Reservoir[Tirunelveli District] 5. Vadakkupachayar Reservoir [Tirunelveli District] 6. Adavinainarkoil Reservoir [Tirunelveli District] 7. Gridhamal Anicut [Virudhunager District] 8. Mordhana Reservoir [Vellore District] 9. Rajathopekanar Reservoir [Vellore District] The project is implemented as a sector investment loan from World Bank financing an agreed statewide programme to improve the productivity and sustainability of Tamilnadu’s irrigation sector, to introduce multi-sect oral water planning, to integrate farmers in irrigation management and to strengthen the State’s institutional and technical capability in water development, management and planning. 3.5 MODERNIZATION OF PERIYAR VAIGAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM Modernization of Periyar Vaigai Irrigation System was conceived to reduce the conveyance loss and operational loss through rehabilitation and modernization of canal system. The irrigation water thus saved is used for extending irrigation facilities to additional ayacut. The project was taken up in 2 stages for implementation with World Bank Credit Assistance to provide benefits in Madurai and Sivagangai Districts The stage I of the project benefiting an additional extent of 10,305 hectares was completed in August 1984. The stage II of the project to benefit an additional extent of 8,539 hectares was taken up for execution in October 1983. The formation of link canal connecting pick up anicut just 1 km. below Vaigai Dam and Periyar Main Canal near Peranai Regulator was taken up in 1991 and the work has been completed and put into use. The World Bank Credit Assistance was closed by October 1993. The balance works under link canal which were unfinished in October 1993 have also been completed. The main items of the tail end works in the system to extend irrigation facilities to Tirupathur Tank and a group of 13 other tanks in Tirupathur Taluk, and Maravamangalam Tank and a group of 40 other tanks in Sivagangai Taluk in Sivagangai District have been completed during 1997-98 to benefit an additional extent of 2,183 hectares. Distributary network under link canals to benefit an additional extent of 1,620 hectares in Madurai and Dindugal Districts has been taken up under W.R.C.P. Besides, improvements to major tanks, bye-pass channel, cross drainage works, measuring devices etc. in the system are also proposed under WRCP. These works are programmed to be completed by the end of the year 2000. 3.6 TANK MODERNISATION SCHEME WITH EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION ASSISTANCE A project for modernization of 206 rainfed tanks with ayacut less than 200 hectares each was completed in September 1991 as Phase I programme. The project covered Kancheepuram,Tiruvallur, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Pudukottai, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar Districts. A project for modernisation of rainfed tanks with ayacut between 100 hectares and 200 hectares each and Ex-Zamin tanks with ayacut between 4 hectares and 50 hectares was taken up in August 1989 as Phase II. Works in 243 rain fed and 80 Ex- Zamin tanks were completed up to 1997-98. Works in 50 rain fed tanks have been taken up during 1998-99. With the programme to complete 51 rain fed tanks during 1999-2000, all the works have been completed in September 1999. The project covers Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Karur, Dindigal, Theni, Madurai, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunager, Tuticorin and Tirunelveli Districts. 3.7 REHABILITATION OF MINOR IRRIGATION TANKS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT WITH OECF [JAPAN] ASSISTANCE A project report for rehabilitation of 2500 rain fed tanks with ayacut between 40 hectares and 400 hectares each was sent to Government of India in September 1994. It is proposed to include the tanks in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Virudhunagar, Sivagangai and Ramanathapuram Districts for benefitting 1,41,450 hectares. The Japan International Co- operation Agency [JICA] study team, after completing the Master Plan study in September1997, has presented a project proposal for rehabilitation of 2,093 tanks. The Fact Finding Mission for the project from Overseas Economic Co-Operation Fund [OECF] visited the study area in January 1998. The JICA study team has sent their MASTER PLAN REPORT in January 1998. It is expected that the project will be considered for 2000-01 by OECF (Japan). On receipt of orders from Government of India and OECF (Japan), the work will be taken up. 3.8 STRENGTHENING OF NON-SYSTEM MINOR IRRIGATION TANKS WITH WORLD BANK ASSISTANCE UNDER W.R.C.P. This project for strengthening of 750 Non-system Minor Irrigation Tanks in 20 districts has been presented for taking up under Windfall Funds available under W.R.C.P. and it is under the active consideration of World Bank. The works such as Supply Channel Improvements, Restructuring of bunds, Repairs and improvements to sluices and surplus arrangements, Selective Lining of Field Channels, Farmers’ Association Building and Community Organization Programme are proposed to be taken up under this project. The work is proposed to be taken up for execution during 2000-01 after getting sanction of World Bank. 3.9 STATE TANK IRRIGATION PROJECT (STIP) This scheme exclusively provides for standardization and modernization of P.W.D. and Ex- Zamin Irrigation tanks. All Ex- Zamin tanks, after standardization, will be handed over either to the Panchayat Union or to the PWD depending on their size for further maintenance. 3.10 DESILTING OF 200 TANKS The work of desilting of 200 tanks in Tamilnadu every year based on the recommendations of the MLAs was first sanctioned during 1997-98. Out of the 400 tanks taken up during 1997-98 and 1998-99, the works in most of the tanks were completed and the works in the remaining tanks are in progress. 3.11 INTEGRATED TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME [ITDP] This programme is being implemented with the assistance of Government of India to upgrade the standard of the Tribal People by giving them improved irrigation facilities. The Government of Tamilnadu have identified the hill areas as Tribal areas in the following Districts: a. Vellore b. Tiruvannamalai c. Villupuram d. Salem e. Namakkal f. Dharmapuri and g. Tiruchirappalli. Under this programme, construction of check dams and percolation ponds to improve irrigation is taken up. 3.12 HILL AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME [HADP] This programme is being implemented from 1978-79 onwards in Nilgiris District. The work of construction of check dams across jungle streams is taken up under this programme with 100% Central Assistance. This is a deposit work carried out by WRO (Pollachi Region) from Collector’s Fund. 31 check dams sanctioned in July 1997 were taken up and completed during 1998-99. Out of the 24 works sanctioned during 1998-99, 23 works have been completed and the balance one work is in progress. 14 works have been sanctioned during 1999-2000 and these works are taken up for execution now. 3.13 WESTERN GHATS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME [WGDP] This programme is implemented from 1986-87 onwards in 24 selected taluks of Coimbatore, Erode, Dindigal, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts. Construction of check dams and formation of new ponds and improvements to supply channels are executed under WGDP. Six works (2 in Coimbatore District and 4 in Tirunelveli District) are in progress. 3.14 SCHEMES WITH NABARD ASSISTANCE The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has accorded sanction for one Minor Irrigation Scheme and eight S.M.I.P. Schemes with a loan assistance under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund [RIDF]-II. These nine schemes are spread over in eight districts as detailed below: M.I. SCHEME ESTIMATE COST Rs. in lakhs 1.Shenbagathope Reservoir Scheme in Tiruvannamalai District 1998 .00 (Transfer of forest land is in advanced stage, work will be commenced during 2000-01.) S.M.I.P. SCHEMES 1. Ariyakunjur Pond in Tiruvannamalai District 4.41 2. Vattuvanahalli Pond in Dharmapuri District 8.35 3. Pappakudi New Tank in Virudhunagar District 36.96 4. Vellalagundam Pond in Salem District 10.70 5. Koundampalayam Pond in Erode District 10.80 6. Vadavedampatti Pond in Coimbatore District 6.71 7. Ariyanayakipuram New Tank in Tuticorin District 19.85 8. Soriampatti New Tank in Pudukottai District 11.07
-------------- Out of the above 8 S.M.I.P. Schemes, 6 works have been completed, item 1 is in progress and item 4 has been dropped. Under the project for Modernization and Irrigation Management of Tanks in Tamilnadu with Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (R.I.D.F.) V- Phase I, it is proposed to modernize and upgrade the standards of 44 M.I. tanks spread over in 23 districts of Tamilnadu with the financial assistance of NABARD. The period of completion will be from March 2000 to April 2001. Under Phase II, a project proposal covering 126 M.I. non-system tanks in Tamilnadu is under consideration by the Government. The work will be taken up for execution on sanction of project by the NABARD. 3.15 MODERNIZATION AND DESILTING OF CAUVERY DELTA The modernization of Cauvery System could not be taken up as an Externally Aided Project for want of clearance (Inter-State angle) from the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India. Hence, the modernization work like lining and masonry works was taken up in piecemeal and completed to meet the urgent needs of the irrigation under the State funds. But, these efforts were inadequate for the requirement of the Delta. Therefore, the modernization work is proposed to be taken up in 3 phases. The project report for Phase I has been sent to Government of India for forwarding it to World Bank. This project contemplates modernization and rehabilitation of 10 rivers and 323 channels, improvements to 109 drainage works, flood control works etc. The desalting and removing ipomea [Neyveli Kattamanakku] in Cauvery delta rivers, drains, channels and tanks were carried out giving priority to the most affected places during the closure period utilizing the special funds provided by the Government for this purpose. Desalting works were done during 1997-1998 for a length of 940 km. in rivers and drains, 1470 km. in A and B Channels and 74 nos. of tanks. The desalting work has improved the rivers and channels considerably. The Government have sanctioned the following works during 1998-99: 1. Desalting in Cauvery Delta in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur Districts. The work was done for 1165 Km. in rivers and drains and 639 Km. in A & B Channels. 2. Desilting in rivers, channels and tanks in Cauvery basin in Chidambaram and Kattumannarkoil Taluks of Cuddalore District. The work was done for 31.40 km. in rivers and drains, and 93.10 km.in channels. 3. Removal of shoals, Neyveli Kattamanakku and bushes in Cauvery river near Kulithalai. The work was done for 10 Km. It is now proposed to carry out desilting works in three years from 1999-2000 to 2001-2002 to bring benefits to all, over the delta area. The Government have sanctioned Rs.50.00 crore during 1999-2000 for the work of removal of ipomea and desilting rivers, drains, channels and tanks using machinery, repairs to structures and renewal of shutters in Cauvery Delta. 60% of this work has been completed and the balance work is to be completed during the closure period. 3.16 KRISHNA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT [K.W.S.P.] All the KWSP works in Tamilnadu have been completed except renewal of shutters of Poondi Regulator etc., which are in progress. During the period from 17.7.99 to11.11.99, about 1830 MCft of Krishna Water was received at Tamilnadu border. For the year 2000, Krishna Water for Tamilnadu is expected to be released after completing the essential maintenance works in Kandaleru-Poondi canal. 3.17 NEW VEERANAM PROJECT Originally, this scheme under the caption “Second Madras Water Supply Project, New Veeranam” was planned to be executed with World Bank assistance to supply 190 Mld. of water to Chennai city. But, in view of the high cost of conveying water from the lake to Chennai city and also the expected supply of 12 TMC of water every year from Krishna river to Chennai city, the Government modified the scope of the scheme to supply water to the satellite townships in and around Veeranam lake in Cuddalore and Villupuram districts and ordered to implement it as a State Funded Scheme. The work is in progress. 3.18 WORLD BANK AIDED HYDROLOGY PROJECT The project which is implemented with World Bank Aid envisages improvement and strengthening of the institutional capabilities of the state to measure, collect, transmit, analyse, disseminate and use surface and ground water data both in quantity and quality for Hydrology Designs and River Basin Planning. The project period is 6 years from 1995-96 to 2000-01. Action has been taken to create building facilities for the offices and laboratories at Chennai, Tiruchi, Pollachi and Madurai. Procurement of Water Level Recorders, Current Meters, Wireless Sets, Laboratory Equipment and Vehicles has been made. 734 borewells in the hard rock and alluvial soil area are proposed to be sunk, 120 of additional gauge discharge stations are to be constructed and Research and Development Studies for regenerated flow, Reservoir Sedimentation studies, Flood Forecasting Studies etc. are to be taken up. 3.19 DAM SAFETY ASSURANCE AND REHABILITATION PROJECT (D.S.A.R.P.) A Dam Safety Assurance and Rehabilitation Project was taken up for implementation during the year 1992 with World Bank Assistance. The project consists of the following components: (i) Institutional strengthening (ii) Upgrading Basic Safety Facilities at Dam Site (iii) Rehabilitation of Dams 24 dams have been identified for providing basic facilities like access roads, back-up power and instrumentation. Access road has been provided for 17 dams and 9 dams have been provided with back-up generator. A communication network has been established with 19 High Frequency (HF) units, 64 Very High Frequency (VHF) units and 32 Mobile units. Seismic instrument has been installed at Mettur Dam. Piezometers have been installed in 6 dams and in the remaining 8 dams, installation is in progress. 11 dams in the State were included for taking up remedial works, out of which 5 dams, viz. Pechiparai, Manimuthar, Uppar, Gunderipallam and Sidhamalli dams have been completed. The project period came to an end on 30.9.98. However, the World Bank has, in principle, agreed to include 5 dams, viz. Sathanur, Vidur, Gomukhi, Willingdon and Sholayar dams under Tamilnadu Water Resources Consolidation Project for carrying out rehabilitation works. It is proposed to take up the remedial works in Periyar Dam under State fund. A proposal for Dam Safety Project-II for Rs.118.50 crore has been sent to Government of India for external assistance. 3.20 REHABILITATION AND RECLAMATION OF CHENNAI CITY WATERWAYS The works such as desilting of a portion of Buckingham Canal and Otteri Nullah and raising and strengthening the banks of Adyar River in Kotturpuram area were carried out by Government of Tamilnadu. This has greatly relieved the heavy inundation through the city waterways during flood period of Northeast monsoon. It is proposed to keep clean all the City Waterways, viz. Adyar, Cooum, Buckingham Canal, Otteri Nullah, Captain Cotton Channel and other smaller drains by removing the sludge and silt and also by preventing the inflow of sewage into them. The works are in progress except in Cooum river which will be taken up during 2001-02. It is also proposed to remove the sand bar and to prevent its formation at Cooum and Adyar river mouths and the work will be commenced in 2000-01. Action is being taken to finalise the agency for developing the city waterways for Navigation, Recreation, Real Estate etc. 3.21 ANTI-SEA EROSION WORKS Action is being taken by the Government for protecting the coastal line and safeguarding the Ennore Express Way in a phased manner. The anti-sea erosion works taken up in Kanyakumari district and in North Chennai have been completed. A project proposal for Anti-sea Erosion Works of Tamilnadu State for incorporation in the National Coastal Protection Project for posing it to possible external assistance is prepared and sent to the Government. In order to have a permanent and effective solution for North Chennai (Royapuram sea erosion), it is proposed to have a model study conducted for adopting groynes perpendicular to the shore as a joint venture with the expertise of the Netherlands and India. A proposal for obtaining Technical and Financial Assistance from the Government of the Netherlands is pending approval of that Government. 3.22 DIVERSION OF WEST FLOWING RIVERS OF KERALA TO TAMILNADU The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) has formulated the Pamba-Achankovil-Vaippar link project which envisages diversion of the surplus waters of Pamba and Achankovil rivers of Kerala to Tamilnadu. The project contemplates diversion of about 22TMC of water to Tamilnadu to irrigate an ayacut of 91,400 hectares in Kovilpatti, Sankarankovil, Sivagiri, Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam, Sathur and Tenkasi taluks. The proposal will also facilitate generating powers to a tune of 1,114 M.U. per year. The Government of Tamilnadu accepted this proposal and initiated action to obtain clearance of the Central Water Commission. The Government of Kerala contend that there is no surplus water in the west flowing rivers of Kerala. The Government of India have constituted a “Sub Committee” to look into the matter and to convince the two States to arrive at a consensus. This Sub-Committee will take necessary steps to convince the Government of Kerala. The Government of Tamilnadu is also taking appropriate steps to obtain the concurrence of the Government of Kerala to this proposal. 3.23 IMPROVEMENTS AND BEAUTIFICATION OF PARKS IN AND AROUND RESERVOIRS IN TAMILNADU The Government have sanctioned in Sep’98 the proposal for improvements and beautification of the parks in Krishnagiri, Sathanur, Amaravathi, Vaigai, Aliyar, Bhavanisagar, Manimuthar, Vidur and Mukkombu Dam sites. The works in five dam sites have been completed and the works in progress in the remaining four dam sites (Amaravathi, Aliyar, Bhavanisagar and Manimuthar) will also be completed soon. 4. SERVICES OF W.R.O. 4.1 WEEKLY WATER SHANDY (IRRIGATION ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PROGRAMME) The Irrigation Assessment and Action Programme is essentially based on the promise that for the irrigation management to be effective, good rapport must be built up between the irrigation managers and the farmers with mutual trust and willingness to share the information available and take joint decisions based on that information. Hence, it has been proposed to start Weekly Water Shandy by territorial Section Officers to achieve this objective. The list of territorial Sections under each territorial Division in the State is furnished in Annexure IV. 4.1.1 NECESSITY Irrigation in our State is largely affected in view of the shortage in water resources due to decrease in the water sources because of the increasing use of water in Cauvery and some other rivers by the upstream States and also due to the frequent failure of monsoon and increase in population. In these circumstances, it is our primary function to concentrate on irrigation management and its economic usage so as to follow the procedures for better distribution of available water. This can be achieved only with the co-operation of farmers. The Government are also anxious to effectively involve the farmers in the management of irrigation systems in the State. The Government (G.O. Ms No. 798 Public Works (W2) Dept dt. 31.12.97) have, therefore, issued orders to start Weekly Water Shandy in all irrigation commands to facilitate all the Section Officers and their irrigation staff to implement water management practices in consultation with the farmers. 4.1.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE
Since all the discussions are in the open in the assembly of farmers involving them, the farmers will realize the benefits of efficient water management which will in due course lead to better use of irrigation Water. 4.2 MEANS OF INFORMATION TO FARMERS
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