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Public Works Department
PERFORMANCE BUDGET 2000 - 2001
- I. IMPORTANT PROJECTS
During 2000-2001, the following important irrigation schemes were under execution.
MODERNISING THANJAVUR CHANNELS.
In the Cauvery Delta irrigation is done to an extent about 9.59 lakh acres (including 27,000 acres in Pondicherry State). This is an age old delta irrigation system in the State. The head of the delta is the Grand Anicut, where the main Cauvery river branches as Cauvery and Vennar rivers. This again divides into 36 smaller branches with a total length of 1,607 km. There are 29,881 channels with a total length of 23,960 km.
The modernisation of the whole system has become necessary to secure better water management and optimum utilisation of water.
MAIN FEATURES OF MODERNISATION
- 1. Improvement to head works.
- 2. Improvements to transmission system i.e. raising and strengthening the river banks, putting up regulators and protection works across the rivers for control as well as for command purpose.
- 3. Raising the channels to standards and provision of structures.
- 4. Improving the existing drainage for submersion relief.
- 5. Lining of channels upto 40 hectares (100 Acres) limit.
The works, viz. items 2 to 4 were taken up in the first phase of the project and completed in 1976.
In the second phase, lining of channels upto 40 hectares (100 acres) limit has been taken up from 1977-78 onwards under the head of “Modernisation of Cauvery Delta Channels”. So far, lining works have been completed for a length of 854 km, out of the total length of 1,223 km. under the 65 ‘A’ Class Channels and improving the drainge works. Block sanction proposal for 1998-99 at a cost of Rs.820 lakh is under consideration of Government.
However, a comprehensive proposal for rehabilitation of Cauvery delta irrigation system has been prepared for Rs.460 crore and sent to Government of India for consideration and to be taken up with the financial aid from World Bank.
The Govt in March 1997 have accorded sanction for carrying out improvements to four Irrigation channels, viz.(1)Palavanthankattalai Channel, (2)Perumandi Channel,
(3) Ullur Channel and (4) Thepperumanallur Channel at an estimated cost of Rs.2.35 Crore. These works have been completed.
The Government in January 1999 have accorded sanction for Rs.1.91 crore for providing bed lining and raising of retaining wall to the above four irrigation channels. These works are in progress.
DESILTING IN CAUVERY DELTA USING HEAVY MACHINERIES
In the Cauvery Delta, silt carried on by Flood waters is deposited in rivers, drains and channels especially during receding flood times. Further the growth of Ipomea (Neyveli Kattamanakku) in the irrigation sources is creating major problems in Water Management and Flood Control. The problem results in deficient supply to tail end areas during irrigation seasons and submersion of crop during flood season.
Therefore every year silt and Ipomea is being removed by using heavy machineries.
As the expenditure for removal of silt and Ipomea using dozers could not be met with from the maintenance grant, the Government have provided special funds for this purpose from 1997-98 itself.
Accordingly an amount of Rs.12.14 crore was sanctioned during 1997-98 for the work of removing silt and Ipomea in Cauvery Delta and the works were completed during 1997-98 itself.
The Government have sanctioned Rs.119.74 crore for desilting work in Cauvery Delta from the year 1997-98 to 2001-2002.
Under this scheme 1382 km. of river, 3667 km of drains and 4092 km of channels have been desilted. Besides it is proposed to desilt 74 km of river 528 km of drains and 856 km of channels during this current year. This works are being carried out using heavy machineries.
The desilting work has improved the efficiency of the Water Management considerably in rivers and channels and helps to take the irrigation supply to the tail end lands.
PARAMBIKULAM - ALIYAR PROJECT
Ayacut extension work has been completed for an extent of 46,540 hectares in the first stage, 10,120 hectares in the second stage and 14,170 hectares in the third stage in Dharapuram and Kangeyam Taluks of Erode District.
II MEDIUM PROJECTS
ON - GOING SCHEMES
STRENGTHENING OF PERIYAR DAM
Almost all the strengthening works in respect of the main dam as recommended by the Central Water Commission have been completed in the year 1994 except strengthening of Baby Dam and energy dissipation work.
The energy dissipation work had to be stopped due to objections raised by the officials of the Forest Department of the Government of Kerala for quarrying the materials required for the works at the dam site. The permission to quarry materials at the project site has not been received despite the Government’s sincere efforts. However, the work has been restarted by bringing the materials from Kombai Quarry situated in Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District. The energy dissipation work being carried out under Dam Safety and Rehabilitation Project with State funds.
In regard to strengthening of Baby Dam, the concurrence of the Government of Kerala is yet to be received. The Government of Tamilnadu taken up this issue to the Supreme Court. The Expert Committee constituted by the Government of India has filed its interim report before the Supreme Court. As desired by the Supreme Court, the Government of Tamil Nadu on 14.12.2000 has filed its response to the interim report.
The Honourable Supreme Court took up the case for hearing on 4th May, 2001 and adjourned the hearing of the case after vacation of the Court. Meanwhile, Kerala Government had filed an additional counter affidavit to the interim report of the Committee has since filed the reply on 14.8.2001 in the Supreme Court. The Transfer Petitions are still pending in the Supreme Court.
An expenditure of Rs.151.14 Lakh has been incurred during 2000-2001 on this project.
NANGANJIAR RESERVOIR
The scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir of capacity 582 M.Cft. across Nanganjiar, a tributary of Amaravathy, near Idayankottai village in Palani Taluk of Dindigul District to benefit 2,530 hectares of new ayacut with a stabilisation of
24 hectares of old ayacut in Idayankottai, Valayapatti and Chinna Kamapatti villages in Vedasandur Taluk of Dindigul District and Sendamangalam village of Karur Taluk in Karur District. The Government sanctioned the above scheme in May 1990 at an estimated cost of Rs 20.70 crore.
In this project, the earth dam, main canal and spillway works are nearing completion. The construction of uncontrolled spillway and excavation of distributaries are in progress. The Government have approved the reappraisal estimate of this project for Rs.37.36 Crore in May 1998. Fresh tenders have been invited and agency settled for most of the works. The works are in progress.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.326.00 Lakhs.
IRUKKANGUDY RESERVOIR SCHEME
The Government accorded approval for the formation of a reservoir of
499.50 M.Cft.capacity across river Vaippar near Irukkangudy village in Sathur Taluk of Virudhunagar District at an estimated cost of Rs.2870.00 Lakh in May 1992. The scheme aims at irrigating an extent of 254 hectares by stabilisation, 255 hectares, by bridging the gap and giving new irrigation facilities to 3,705 hectares of dry lands in Rajapatti, Masarppatty, Sakkihapatty, Tappathu, Keel Nathukurichi, Melakarandai, Shencottah, Keezha Karamadai, Vadamalapuram, Vowalthotti and Vedapatti villages in Vilathikulam Taluk of Thoothukkudi Districts.
In this project, surplus regulator works across Arjuna and Vaippar rivers are in various stages of progress. 75% of Main Canal and 95% of branch canal have been completed. Formation of Earth Dam and Cross Masonry works in canal are also in progress. The entire work is programmed to be completed by March, 2002.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.334.30 Lakh.
MINOR SCHEMES ( RESERVOIRS / ANICUTS HAVING CCA LESS THAN 2000 HECTARES )
RESERVOIR ACROSS VADAKKU PACHAYAR – WRCP
The scheme envisages formation of a reservoir of 442 M.Cft. capacity across Vadakupachaiyar, a tributary of Pachaiyar near Manjuvilai village in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli District at an estimated cost of Rs.27.00 crore. This scheme aims at stabilising 574 hectares of existing ayacut, bridging a gap of 464 hectares in the existing irrigated area, besides providing irrigation facilities to a new extent of 769 hectares under 45 tanks in Kalakadu, Nanguneri, Ullangulam, Illangulam and Parapadi villages in Nanguneri Taluk. An extent of 1,568 hectares of existing single crop land will also be irrigated, with dry crops in the second crop period in Nanguneri Taluk. The scheme is proposed to be carried out under Water Resources Consolidation Project at a revised estimated cost of Rs.56.00 crore.
Construction of diversion weir across river Pachaiyar excavation of feeder canal including lining, earth dam, uncontrolled weir, surplus course, canal sluice, a link canal with river crossing rehabilitation of Nanguneri kal, Padaneri channel, Devanallur channel and Palampattu anicut off take, excavation of link channel from Madathu anicut kal at the tail end of Peechalankulam channel off take, formation of link road and construction of site office cum quality control lab, Lascar quarters and Assistant Engineer quarters are completed. Formation of Headworks, Earth Dam uncontrolled weir, surplus course and canal sluice, excavation of link canal with river crossing works and excavation of bye-pass channel below Devanallur are in progress. Rehabilitation of Nanguneri Kal, Seevalaperi Kal, Thenvelthikal and Madathu Anicut channel works are nearing completion. The entire work is programmed to be completed by this current year (2001-2002).
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.1712.25 Lakh.
RESERVOIR ACROSS POIGAIYAR – WRCP
The Governmentt have accorded sanction for forming a reservoir across Poigaiyar near Aralvoimozhi village in Thovalai Taluk of Kanyakumari District. By implementing this scheme, a new ayacut of 202 hectares of dryland will be benefited and a gap of 57 hectares will be bridged in the existing wet ayacut, besides stabilising an extent of
192 hectares during Pishnam crop in Thovalai Taluk. The villages benefited due to this scheme will be Palavoor, Aralvoimozhi, Thovalai and Shenbagaramanpudur.
A portion of earth dam was executed with State funds. Balance works in earth dam, excavation of new main canal including cross drainage works, excavation of surplus course, excavation of link canal, formation of road and construction of parapet wall are being implemented at an estimated cost of Rs.9.46 crore under Water Resources Consolidation Project. Works on earth dam, surplus weirs, canal sluice, river sluice and first four drops have been completed. Construction of new main canal including lining, and cross drainage works formation of approach road and construction of parapet wall over earth dam have been completed. Construction of Link canal works are in progress under Water Resources Consolidation Project. The tender for balance works in surplus weir and for Sungun Odai are in process. The entire work is programmed to be completed by December 2001.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000.2001 is Rs.270.49 Lakh.
RESERVOIR ACROSS NAMBIYAR - WRCP
The Government have accorded approval for the formation of a reservoir across Nambiyar in Radhapuram Taluk of Tirunelveli District at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.12crore. The scheme aims at irrigating 152 hectares of new dry lands, besides bridging a gap of 185 hectares and stabilising an extent of 369 hectares in Radhapuram Taluk, benefiting Kasthuri Rangapuram, Kottaikarungulam Urumankulam, Ramanathapuram, Karaichittuputhur, Kumarapuram, Muthumothumozhi and Thisayanvilai.
Earth dam and construction of right side canal sluice, and excavation of right main canal have been completed under State fund . The balance works are being carryed out under WRCP at an estimated cost of Rs 14.28 crore. The works in respect of uncontrolled surplus weir including scour vents and left main canal sluice have been completed. The Left and Right main canal including cross masonry works, branch canals, tributaries, approach road, repair works and quarters for technical staff are in progress. The entire work is programmed to be completed by March 2002.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.269.17 Lakh.
RESERVOIR ACROSS RAJATHOPEKANAR – WRCP
Rajathopekanar Reservoir Scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir of 27.50 M.Cft. capacity across Rajathopekanar near Senji village in Gudiyatham Taluk of Vellore District. The scheme aims at providing irrigation to an extent of 202 hectares of existing ayacut by way of stabilisation, besides bridging a gap of 17 hectares in Senji, Latteri, Vilundakkal, Oyyathur and Senur villages in Gudiyatham, Vellore and Vaniyambadi Taluks. The cost of the scheme was Rs. 2.51crore which was subsequently revised to Rs. 5.30 crore.
Earth dam, surplus weir, surplus course, canal sluice and lining works in canal from 0 to 5000 m including cross drainage works have been completed with State funds.
Balance works in head works, excavation of link canal to feed Latteri, Vilundakkal and Oyyathur tanks and lining of channel for 5000 m including construction of cross drainage works are being taken up at an estimated cost of Rs.2.56 crore under Water Resources Consolidation Project.
Balance works in head works and lining of channel for 5000m including construction of cross drainage works have been completed under State funds. Balance works in head works, excavation of link canal to feed Latteri, Vilunthakal and Oyyathur tanks and lining of channel for 5000 m. including construction of cross drainage works were taken up under Water Resources Consolidation Project at a cost of Rs.2.56 Crore. The scheme works have been completed on 31.7.2000.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.30.18 lakh.
RESERVOIR ACROSS KOUNDINYA NADHI NEAR MORDHANA VILLAGE – WRCP
Mordhana Reservoir scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir of 264.30 M.Cft. capacity across Koundinya Nadhi near Mordhana village in Gudiyatham Taluk of Vellore District. The scheme aims at stabilising an extent of 2585 hectares and bridging a gap of 285 hectares in Gudiyatham, Vellore and Vaniyambadi Taluks. The Government sanctioned this scheme in May 1990 at an estimated cost of Rs.19.50 crore. The revised cost of the scheme is Rs.37.03 crore.
The scheme was commenced in December 1990. 40% of the works in masonry dam have been completed. Balance works are taken up under Water Resources Consolidation Project at an estimated cost of Rs. 28.48 crore.
A new canal is proposed as suggested by World Bank. This will provide irrigation facilities to an additional ayacut of 1,152 hectares in the villages of Jittapalli, Chempalli, Boojoanapuram, Erthangal, Settikulam, Melmuttukur, Valathur, Agaramcheri, Kolamangalam, Kilkrishnapuram, Tepasamuthram, Vettuvanam, Pallikonda, Sathiamangalamputhur, Natamangalam, Poigai, Anpondi, Thellore, Chennakuppam, Angarakuppam, Kilvilachur, Vellampattu, Vaduganthangal, Vikramachi, Alanganeri, Vepanganeri, Annakudy, Boominayakkanpalayam, Thirumani, Cholamur, Melvilachur and Latteri. All the Anicut works have been completed. Remaining works in canal are in progress.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.1959.55 Lakh.
ADAVINAINARKOIL RESERVOIR SCHEME: - WRCP
Adavinainarkoil Reservoir Scheme is across Hanuma Nadhi in Mekkarai village in Shencottah Taluk of Tirunelveli District. This scheme aims at stabilising 1,562 hectares, bridging a gap of 616 hectares and providing new irrigation to an extent of 93 hectares in Vadakarai Kilpidagai, Vadakarai Melpidagai, Panmozhi, Achampudur, Neduvayal, Kodikurichi, Nainar Agaram, Kilangadu and Ayakudi villages in Shencottah and Thenkasi Taluks. The Government accorded sanction for this scheme in May 1990 at an estimated cost of Rs.37.69 crore.
The work of masonry dam, main canal and buildings are taken up under Water Resources Consolidation Project at an estimated cost of Rs. 61.50 crore. Construction of masonry dam. Canal works and building works have been completed. Approach road work will be taken up after completing the head works. The entire work is programmed to be completed by March 2002.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.1338.78 Lakh.
ANICUT ACROSS GRIDHAMAL RIVER AT ATHIKULAM VILLAGE-WRCP
The Government sanctioned this scheme for the construction of an anicut across Gridhamal river at Athikulam village of Tiruchuli Taluk in Virudhunagar District at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.22 crore. This scheme aims to feed Irunjirai, Ulakkudi and six other tanks in Tiruchuli Taluk of Virudhunagar District and irrigating 943 hectares of wet lands by stabilisation and 323 hectares by bridging the gap in Tiruchuli Taluk, benefiting Athikulam, Manur, Marayur, Ulakudy, Narikudy, Irunchirai, Athithanendal and Varisayur villages.
In this scheme, flood banks on both sides of the river for 1,400 m and improvements to Irunjurai supply channel have already been completed. Balance works are taken up under Water Resources Consolidation Project at an estimated cost of Rs.3.50 crore. Construction of anicut and canal works in Left Main Canal has been completed. Right Main Canal works are in progress. The entire work is programmed to be completed by this current year.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.38.40 Lakh.
MALATTAR ANICUT SCHEME
The Government accorded approval for the construction of an anicut across Malattar river below the existing Kamudhi regulator and just below the confluence point of Gridhamal and Paralayar with Malattar near Sengapadai village in Kamudhi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District. The estimated cost of the scheme is Rs 15.40 crore. This scheme provides for stabilisation of 1,758 hectares of existing ayacut, besides bridging a gap of 156 hectares under 54 tanks in Kamudhi Taluk to benefit Karisalkulam, Veppankulam (Kamudhi Taluk), Pammanendal, Ariyamangalam, Punavasal, Veppankulam (Kadaladi Taluk) Meenankudy, Orivayal and Kadugusandai villages.
Subsequently, representation has been received for construction of a storage reservoir instead of anicut. Since the new proposal involves submersion of a large extent of lands for which there is objection from the local villages, the Government has decided to implement the anicut scheme itself as originally contemplated in March 1998. Construction of bodywall of anicut from LS 0 M – 200 M and 200 M – 385 M and construction of right side head sluice and scouring sluice works formation of earth dam works are in progress. For the works of Construction of left side head sluice and scour sluice agency settled. The entire work is programmed to be completed by March, 2002.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.199.89 Lakh.
SOTHUPARAI RESERVOIR PROJECT-WRCP
The Government accorded approval for this scheme for Rs.7.91 crore. The scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir of 100 M.Cft. capacity across Varahanadhi in Thenkarai village in Periyakulam Taluk of Madurai District. The scheme aims to irrigate an extent of 405 hectares of new drylands, besides bridging a gap of 27 hectares of wet lands and stabilising 739 hectares of wet lands in Thenkarai and Thamaraikulam villages of Periyakulam Taluk.
Construction of masonry dam has been partially completed with State funds. The balance works in masonry dam, canals, distributaries and building works have been taken up under Water Resources Consolidation Project at an estimated cost of Rs.30.42 crore. Building works and formation of road wroks are completed. Construction of masonry dam, excavation of canal and distributaries including construction of cross masonry works are in progress. Construction of Project House at Dam site will be taken up on receipt of NOC from the World Bank. The entire work is programmed to be completed by this current year.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.1080.43 Lakh.
SHANMUGHANADHI RESERVOIR SCHEME
The Government accorded administrative approval for Rs.6.95 crore for the formation of a reservoir of 79.57 MCft. capacity across the river Shanmughanadhi (Varattar) near Royappanpatti village in Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District. The scheme aims at irrigating 664 hectares of new dry ayacut in Royappanpatti, Mallingapuram, Chinna Ovalopuram, Eraskkanayakkanur, Kanni Servaipatti, Alagapuri, Odaipatti and Seepalakottai villages in Uthamapalayam Taluk. The reappraisal proposal for Rs.14.70 crore has been approved by the Government in October 1998.
In this scheme, 85% of Head works, 80% of cross masonry works and 65% of canal lining works have been completed. Balance works are in progress. The entire work is programmed to be completed by this current year.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.171.67 Lakh.
KODUMUDIYAR SCHEME – WRCP
The scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir of 3.58- M.cum. capacity across the jungle streams of Kodumudiyar and Kombaiyar at their confluence point near Thirukkurangudi village of Nanguneri Taluk in Tirunelveli District. By this scheme it is proposed to stabilise 791 hectares and bridge a gap of 779 hectares in Nanguneri Taluk and under the Thambarayar Anicut System, an extent of 193 hectares has been proposed to be converted into double crop from single crop in Mayiladi, Eruvadi, Nambithalaivanpattinam, Vadakkuvalliyoor, Therkuvalliyoor, Rajakkamangalam, Achampudur, Dhalapathi Samudram, Anaikulam, Thalaikulam, Therkukallikulam. Shamugarengapuram, Kumbikulam, Alanginaru Thirumalapuram and Radhapuram villages in Radhapuram and Nanguneri Taluks.
The scheme was originally sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs.15.60 crore. Work on this project was commenced in May 1986, but due to delay in getting the forestlands required for this project from the Forest Department, the work was temporarily brought to a halt in May 1987. After getting the lands transferred from the Forest Department to the P.W.D, the Government accorded sanction for the updated estimate in February 1991 at an estimated cost of Rs.16.24 crore.
The works on improvements to the existing canals have been completed. The balance works, viz. main construction works are proposed to be carried out under Water Resources Consolidation Project at a revised estimated cost of Rs.25.00 crore. Construction of an aqueduct and surplus course works are completed. Formation of earth dam, uncontrolled spillway, canal sluice and river sluice improvement to Tamarai Anicut and shifting of Anaiyadi temple are in progress. The entire work is programmed to be completed by this current year.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs. 744.00 Lakh.
SHENBAGATHOPE RESERVOIR
The scheme is for the formation of a reservoir across Kamandalaru in Shenbagathoppu village in Polur Taluk of Tiruvannamalai District. The Government has accorded approval for this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.21.33 crore. This scheme will benefit an ayacut of 2,067 hectares by stabilisation and 642 hectares. by bridging the gap in Vallur, Kangaramandal, Santhavasal, Naramangalam, Illupakkunam, Parvathiagaram, Aliyabad and Enthuvambadi villages in Polur Taluk, Kuppam, Kamakukur, Arni, Mamandur, Kalpoondi, Mullipattu, Paiyur in Arni Taluk,Vazhapanthal, Melpudupakkam, Mampakkam, Melpalandai, Arur, Suraiyur and Ponnambalam villages in Arcot Taluk, Thirumani, Munugapattu, Melpudur and Melseshamangalam in Cheyyar Taluk and Anmarudhai inVandavasi Taluk.
Work will be commenced after completion of land acquisition process and transfer of forest land. Primary works such as construction of store shed, providing fencing at Aliyabad etc. have been completed.
For implementation of this scheme, an extent of 99.62 hectares of forest land, 21.50 hectares of private patta land and 3.25 hectares of poramboke land are required.
Land acquisition has reached advanced stages and the work will be commenced soon. Final clearance from Government of India for diversion of Forest land is awaited.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.113.85 Lakh.
RESERVOIR ACROSS ANDIAPPANUR ODAI
This scheme is for the formation of a reservoir across Andiappanur odai near Andiappanur village in Vaniyambadi Taluk of Vellore District. The Government have accorded approval for this scheme in September 96 at an estimated cost of Rs 18.28 crore. By implementing this scheme, an extent of 810 hectares of direct ayacut will be benefited for raising double crop in Andiappanur and Irunapattu villages in Vaniyambadi Taluk.
Government of India has accorded approval for the transfer of 39.69 hectares of forest land, 100.245 hectares of Patta land and 15 hectares of Poramboke land acquisition has reached advanced stage.
Preliminary works for forming approach road to dam site and camp colony have been completed. Building works are in progress. Fixing agency for the main work is in progress. Work will be commenced soon.
The expenditure on this scheme during 2000-2001 is Rs.36.57 lakh.
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