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REVISED DRAFT REPORT

THIRTEENTH MONITORING REPORT

ON

MAHARASHTRA WATER SECTOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(MWSIP)

Submitted to

Project Preparation and Monitoring UnitWATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENTGOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

By

SHELADIA ASSOCIATES, Inc, USA

In association with

AGRICULTURAL FINANCE CORPORATION LTD,

MUMBAI, INDIA

February, 2014

MR-13MWSIP

Mula

Mangi LBC

Adol M.I.

Wahi M.I.

Bharaj M.I.

REVISED DRAFT REPORT

THIRTEENTH MONITORING REPORT

ON

MAHARASHTRA WATER SECTOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(MWSIP)

Vol. I

MAIN REPORT

MR-13MWSIP

Revised DraftReport

[February 4, 2014]

MWSIP – Thirteenth Monitoring Report, September, 2013

Abbreviations

AAO Assistant Accounts OfficerAD Agriculture DepartmentAE Assistant EngineerAEDP Agro-Entrepreneurship Development ProjectAFARM Action For Agricultural Renewal in MaharashtraAFCL AFC India Ltd. (formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Limited)AG/Agri. Agriculture / Accountant GeneralAIBP Accelerated Irrigation Benefit ProgrammeALSS Agricultural Livelihood Support ServicesANI Action Not InitiatedAPCs Agricultural/Agro Poly ClinicsASS Agricultural Support ServicesASPF Assistant State Project FacilitatorATMAs Agricultural Technology Management AgenciesAv. AverageBC Benefit Cost/Base CostBDO Block Development OfficerBLS Base Line SurveyBM Bench MarkBSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedCA Competent AuthorityCAD Command Area DevelopmentCADA Command Area Development AuthorityCBGWMAP Community-based Groundwater Management Action PlanCBWT Criteria for Bulk Water TariffCC Cement ConcreteCCA Culturable/Cultivable Command AreaCCPT Close Continuous Percolation TrenchCD Compact DiskC-DAP Comprehensive District Agriculture PlanCDO Central Design OrganisationCE Chief EngineerCEO Chief Executive OfficerCE/SE Chief Engineer/Superintending EngineerCLAs Canal Level AssociationsCLDP Comprehensive Land Development ProgramCM Cement MortarCMC Construction/Contract Management CommitteeCNB Cement / Check Nala BundCOF Clear Over FallCPT Crop Production Technology


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CR Coursed RubbleCRR Cost Recovery RatioCS Civil StructuresCTF Constricted Throat FlumeCUM/Cum Cubic meterCWC Central Water CommissionDA Department of AgricultureDAO District Accounts OfficerDCO District Computer OperatorDEA Department of Economic AffairsDES Desilting of Existing StructuresDGM Deputy General ManagerDIRD Directorate of Irrigation Research & DevelopmentDLAs Distributory Level AssociationsDPF District Project FacilitatorDPR Detailed Project Reportd/s Down streamDSAO District Superintending Agricultural OfficerDSO Dam Safety OrganisationDSRPs Dam Safety Review PanelsDTCs District Training CentresDTHRS Design, Training, Hydrology, Research & SafetyDTP Draft Tender PapersDy. DeputyEAP Emergency Action PlanED Executive DirectorEDA Energy Dissipation ArrangementEDP Electronic Data ProcessingEE Executive EngineerEER Entitlement, Enforcement & RegulationEIRL Extra Item Rate ListEM Emulsione-mails Electronic mailsEMP Environmental Management PlanENB Earthen Nala BundEOI Expression of InterestEPI Equity Performance IndicatorESMP Environmental & Social Management PlanESP Extension Service ProvidersETL Economic Thresh LevelF&AO Finance & Administrative OfficerFFS Farmers’ Field SchoolsFD Fixed Deposit


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FGD Focussed Group DiscussionFIG Farmers Interest GroupFMR Financial Monitoring ReportsFRL Full Reservoir LevelFSL Full Supply LevelFY Financial YearGAP Gender Action PlanGB General BodyGCA Gross Command AreaGIS Geographical Information SystemGMIDC Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development CorporationGoM/GOM Government of MaharashtraGPLCs Gram Panchayat Level CommitteesGR Government ResolutionGRS Groundwater Recharge StructuresGS Gabbion StructuresGSDA Groundwater Survey and Development AgencyGW GroundwaterGWMAP Groundwater Management Action PlanGWMAs Ground Water Management AssociationsH.M.T Head, Middle and TailHa/ha HectareHH HouseholdHOD Head of DepartmentHP Horse PowerHR Head RegulatorHRD Human Resources DevelopmentHW Hot WeatherHYV High Yielding VarietyICA Irrigable Command AreaICAR Indian Council for Agriculture ResearchICIS Integrated Computerised Information SystemIDCs Irrigation Development CorporationsIEC Information, Education & CommunicationIIM (Agriculture) Integrated Irrigation Management (Agriculture)INM Integrated Nutrient ManagementIOP Irrigation Operational ProgrammeIP Inspection PathIPM Integrated Pest ManagementIPNM Integrated Pest/Plant & Nutrient ManagementIR IrrigationIRCB Institutional Restructuring & Capacity BuildingIRD Irrigation Research & Development


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IS Indian StandardISM Implementation Support MissionISEA Integrated Socio Environmental AssessmentIT/IS Information Technology / Information SystemIWAM Integrated/Irrigated Water and Agriculture ManagementIWM Integrated/Irrigated Water ManagementIY Irrigation YearJE Junior EngineerJI Joint InspectionKBRA Krishna Basin River AgencyKIDC Konkan Irrigation Development CorporationKM Krishi MitraKR Konkan RegionKRBC Kal Right Bank CanalKS Krishi SainikKVK Krishi Vigyan/Vijnan KendraKVMs Krishi Vigyan MandalsKWDT Krishna Water Dispute TribunalLAN Local Area NetworkLBC Left Bank CanalLCD Liquid Crystal Displaym millionMACP Maharashtra Agriculture Competitiveness ProjectM & E Monitoring & EvaluationM & R Maintenance & RepairsMC Management/Managing CommitteeMCM Million Cubic MeterMDF Monitoring Data FormatsMDDL Minimum Draw Down LevelMERI Maharashtra Engineering Research InstituteMETA Maharashtra Engineering Training AcademyMGNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee ActMha million hectaresMHADA Maharashtra Housing & Area Development AuthorityMI Scheme Minor Irrigation SchemeMIS Management Information SystemMKSP Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran PariyojanaMKVDC Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development CorporationMKVWRC Maharashtra Krishna Valley Water Resources CorporationMLA Member of Legislative Assemblymm millimetreMm3 Million Cubic MetreMMISF Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers


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MOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMP Member of ParliamentMPKV Mahatma Phule Krishi VidyapeethMR Monitoring ReportMRT Marathwada RegionMSWAN Maharashtra State Area Wide NetworkMT Master TrainersMTE Mid-Term EvaluationMTR Mid-Term ReviewMTNL Mahanagar Telephone Nigam LimitedMWL Maximum Water LevelMWRRA Maharashtra Water Resource Regulatory AuthorityMWSIP Maharashtra Water Sector Improvement ProjectNA Not AvailableNABARD National Bank for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentNATP National Agricultural Technology ProjectNCB National Competitive BiddingNCCBM National Council of Cement & Building MaterialsNCDS National Committee on Dam SafetyNDDB National Dairy Development BoardNFSM National Food Security ManagementNGO Non-Governmental OrganisationNHB National Horticulture BoardNHM National Horticulture MissionNLBC Neera Left Bank CanalNM/NMR North Maharashtra RegionNMRBC New Mutha Right Bank CanalNo. NumberNOF Non Over FlowNOC No Objection CertificateNRBC Neera Right Bank CanalNREGA National Rural Employment Guarantee ActNREGS National Rural Employment Guarantee SchemesNRLM National Rural Livelihood MissionNRSA National Remote Sensing Agency, HyderabadNT Nomadic TribesNYC Not Yet CommencedOA Office AssistantOBC Other Backward ClassOF Over FlowO & M Operations & MaintenancePAC Purchase Advisory CommitteePAD Project Appraisal Document


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PCC Plain Cement ConcretePCU Project Co-ordination UnitPDOs Project Development ObjectivesPI Performance IndicatorPIM Participatory Irrigation Management

PIPProject Implementation Plan/Preliminary Irrigation Programme/Preparation of Irrigation Programme

PISP Performance of Innovative Selected PilotsPKV Punjabrao Krishi VidyapeethPL Project LeaderPLA Project Level AssociationsPMC Project Management Committee / ConsultantPos Project OfficersPP Procurement PlanPPMS Project Performance and Monitoring SystemPPMU Project Preparation & Management UnitPR Public RelationPRA Participatory Rural AppraisalPR&M Participatory Rehabilitation & ModernizationPRO Public Relations OfficerPSB Potassium Soluble BacteriaPSC Project Steering CommitteePSP Private Sector PartnerPTL Project/Pilot Team LeaderPWD Public Works DepartmentPY Project YearQC/QA Quality Control/Quality AssuranceQCC Quality Control CircleQCM Quality Control ManualQMS QC/QA Management SystemQPR Quarterly Progress ReportR-2 Revision-2 (of Procurement Schedule)RAP Resettlement Action Plan / Rapid Appraisal ProcessR&R Rehabilitation & ResettlementRAEMTIs Regional Agricultural Extension Management & Training InstitutesRBA River Basin AgencyRBC Right Bank CanalRC Revenue CollectionRCC Reinforced Cement ConcreteRCE Revenue Collection EfficiencyRCP Revenue Collection PerformanceRD Rural Development DepartmentR&D Research & Development


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RES Regional Environmental SpecialistRFP Request for ProposalRG Requirement GatheringRGT Requirement Gathering TemplateRIDF Rural Infrastructure Development FundRKVY Rashtriya Krishi Vikas YojanaRL Reduced LevelRQD Rock Quality DesignationR&R Resettlement and RehabilitationRS Remote SensingRs. RupeesRSDS Regional Level Social Development SpecialistRTC Regional Training CentreRWHS Roof-Top Water Harvesting StructuresSADP Strategic Five Year Agricultural Development PlanSAEMTIs State Agricultural Extension Management & Training InstitutesSAO State Accounts OfficerSAUs State Agricultural UniversitiesSC Sub Component / Scheduled CastesSCO State Computer OperatorSDDs Software Design DocumentsSDAO Sub Divisional Agriculture OfficerSDC State Data CenterSDE Sub Divisional EngineerSDO Sub Divisional OfficerSE Superintending Engineer / Sectional EngineerSEA Social Environmental AssessmentSECE Sectional EngineerSEMF Socio Environmental Management FrameworkSEMP Social and Environmental Management PlanSEZ Special Economic ZoneSICOM State Industrial & Investment Corporation of Maharashtra LimitedSLSC State Level Selection CommitteeSMEs Small and Medium EnterprisesSPF State Project FacilitatorSPZ Special Production ZoneSqm Square meterSR Service RoadSREP Strategic Extension Plan (5-year Agricultural Development Plans)SRI Systematic Rice IntensificationSRLM State Rural Livelihood MissionSRR Seed Replacement RatioSRS Software Requirement Specification


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ST Scheduled TribesSWF Standing Wave FlumeTAOs Taluka Agriculture Officerst/ha/year Tons/hectare/yearTBL Top Bund LevelTCC Technical Coordination CommitteeTCM/TCUM Thousand Cubic MetreTDP Tribal Development PlanTOR Terms of ReferenceTOT/ToT Training of TrainersTRC Technical Review CommitteeTSGs Technical Support GroupsTSP Technical Service ProvidersTSQM Thousand Square MetreTV TelevisionUAT User Acceptance TestingUCR Un-coursed RubbleUB Underground BandharaUPS Uninterrupted Power SupplyU/s Up streamUS $ United States DollarsUSA United States of AmericaUV Ultra ViolateVA Village AnimatorsVANAMATI Vasantrao Naik Agriculture Management Training InstituteVID Vidarbha RegionVIDC Vidarbha Irrigation Development CorporationVJNT Vimukta Jati and Nomadic TribesVSGs Village Support GroupsVSI Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Manjri, PuneVT pumps Vertical Turbine pumpsWALMI Water and Land Management InstituteWAN Wide Area NetworkWB The World BankWBM Water Bound MacadamWDE Water Delivery EfficiencyWHS Water Harvesting StructuresWIP Work in ProgressWM Western Maharashtra RegionWR Water ResourcesWRC Water Resources CorporationWRD Water Resources DepartmentWRM Water Resources Management


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w.r.t. With reference toWSSD Water Supply & Sanitation DepartmentWtd. WeightedWUAs Water Users’ AssociationsWUE Water Use EfficiencyWUO Water Users’ OrganisationWW Waste Weir


Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Contents Page No.

Volume - I 1 – 170Abbreviations i – ixTable of Contents (a) - (b)Executive Summary 1 - 10

Chapter - I INTRODUCTION 1 – 31.1 Project Area and Profile 11.2 Project Development Objectives, Components, Cost & Duration 31.3 Agencies Involved in Implementation 31.4 The Thirteenth Monitoring Report 3

Chapter – II APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY 4 – 82.1 Approach 42.2 Methodology 42.3 Data Validation and Tabulation 72.4 Data Analysis and Interpretation 72.5 Data Limitations and Constraints 82.6 Notable Features 8

Chapter – III INSTITUTIONAL RESTRUCTURING & CAPACITY BUILDING (COMPONENT – A) 9 – 263.1 MWRRA (Sub-component A.1) : Establishment &

Operationalisation of Maharashtra Water Resources RegulatoryAuthority (MWRRA)

9

3.2 Restructuring and Capacity Building of Irrigation DevelopmentCorporations (Sub-Component – A.2)

15

3.3 Restructuring WRD (Sub-Component A.3) 173.4 Strengthening and Capacity Building of WALMI

(Sub-Component A.4)19

3.5 ICIS (Sub-Component A.5) 21

Chapter – IV IMPROVING IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT :IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS (COMPONENT - B)

27 – 120

4.1 Participatory Rehabilitation & Modernization of SelectedSchemes (Sub-Component B-1)

27

4.2 Dam Safety Works (Sub-Component B-2) 424.3 Formation, Capacity Building and Water Supply to WUA

(Sub-Component B-3)48

4.4 Improved Water Management Practices in Six SelectedSchemes (Sub-Component B-4)

87

4.5 Agricultural Support Services (Sub-Component B-5) 894.6 Environment and Social Management Plan (Component B–6) 116

Chapter – V INNOVATIVE PILOTS UNDER MWSIP - (Sub-Component - C) 121 – 1235.1 Introduction 1215.2 Piloting Innovative User Centered Aquifer Level Groundwater

Management (Sub Component C-1)121

5.3 Piloting Innovative Commercial Irrigated Agriculture(Sub-Component C-2)

123

Chapter – VI PROJECT MANAGEMENT (COMPONENT - D) 124 – 1326.1 Project Preparation and Management Unit (PPMU)

(Sub-Component D-1)124

6.2 Monitoring and Evaluation (Sub-Component D - 2) 1266.3 Information, Education & Communication (Sub-Component D - 3) 128


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Chapter – VII SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SCHEME LEVEL PROGRESS STATUS 133 – 1467.1 Performance of Irrigation Schemes (IY 2011-12) 1337.2 System Performance 1337.3 Water Use Efficiency 1377.4 Water Delivery Efficiency (WDE) at Scheme Level 1387.5 Equity Performance 1407.6 Water Delivery Capacity Index 1417.7 Financial Indicators 1427.8 Annual Agricultural Income 145

Chapter – VIII OTHER ASPECTS OF PROGRESS AND OVERALL PERFORMANCEOF MWSIP

147 – 154

8.1 Procurement 1478.2 Procurement of Consultancies 1478.3 Procurement of Civil Works and Goods & Equipments 1488.4 Financial Aspects 1508.5 Legal Covenants 1548.6 Performance Indicators 154

Chapter – IX CRITICAL ISSUES AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES 155 – 1709.1 Institutional Restructuring and Capacity Building

(Component-A)155

9.2 Participatory Rehabilitation and Modernization of SelectedSchemes (Sub Component B-1)

158

9.3 Improved Water Management in Six Selected Schemes(Sub Component B-4)

163

9.4 Agricultural Support Services (Sub Component B-5) 1639.5 9.1 Information, Education and Communication

9.2 (Sub-Component D-3)165

9.6 9.3 Overall Progress of MWSIP 1669.7 9.4 Improving Irrigation Water Service Delivery and Management :

Implementation Progress (Component: B)167

9.8 9.5 Innovative Pilots under MWSIP (Component: C) 1699.6

Volume - II 171 – 440

ANNEXURES 171 – 396

APPENDIX 397 – 440

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Project Area and Coverage

The Thirteenth Monitoring Report reviews the progress under Maharashtra Water SectorImprovement Project (MWSIP) which aims to strengthen the state’s capacity for multi-sector planning, development and sustainable management of the water resources; andto improve irrigation service delivery and productivity of irrigated agriculture.The projectis engaged in the implementation of 236 irrigation schemes - 12 major, 11 medium and213 minors for participatory rehabilitation and modernization with a CCA of about 6.69lakh hectares. The reconciled CCA as per actual reported delineation is 6,45,687hectares. Subsequently Amboli Minor scheme is deleted. And now the delineated CCAof 235 schemes is 6,45,604 ha, of which 73.4% pertain to Major (12 schemes) and8.5% (11 schemes) and 18.1% (212 schemes) respectively for Medium and Minorschemes. The project proposes to carry out the required repairs of 291 dams as damsafety works (including dam safety work of 5 additional dams at Pench 1, Kukadi 3 andKal-Amba 1 irrigation dams over and above 286 dams).

Basis of Progress Review

The Report covers the progress made by the project during 1st April to 30th September,2013 and provides the cumulative status of implementation of various sub-componentsand related activities as also cumulative financial progress as on 30th September, 2013.

The basis of the progress review, analysis and report writing relies on data andinformation available up to end September 2013 (including from the Aide Memoire of theApril 18-29, 2011, June 11-20, 2012 & January 7-19, 2013 WB MTR mission). Inaddition to the information on financial progress contained in the FMR September 2013and Status Report October 2013, the Monitoring Report also considers data supplied bythe PPMU as on September 2013 which was generated in MDFs from variousagencies/departments associated in the implementation of each component/sub-component including from all 235 schemes for canal and WUA level works, WUOformation and from 286 schemes for dam safety works.

The Agriculture Department also supplied data in approved formats of AG-1 to AG-4. Asin the past, validation of this data was a persisting problem. In providing statusinformation, several gaps in data provided by Project Engineers were noticed andrequired scrutiny and validation to ensure greater reliability and provide a completepicture of progress status. To check the veracity of the database and to review theprogress and its quality on the ground, a team of experts undertook field studies of fivesample irrigation schemes and one innovative pilot project on groundwatermanagement. In addition, the Report includes qualitative insights derived from


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interactions with WRD Project Officers, AD officials, chairmen of WUAs, CMC members,focus group discussions with members of 11 WUAs, and On-the-Spot interviews withfarmers.

Financial Progress of MWSIP

With a two-year extension (to March 2014) of the project implementation period, overallprogress of financial aspects for MWSIP is good. The actual expenditure up toSeptember 2013 is Rs.16183.34 million which is 87.92% of the targeted expenditure (asper the revised plan) of Rs.18407.11 million. Actual expenditure of component B hasalready exceeded the original base cost. Subhead wise balance cost (consideringrevised cost) under components A, B, C and D will be Rs.244.94 million, Rs.3601.22million, Rs.55.92 million and Rs.69.76 million respectively, which still is required to bespent for completion of the project. Thus the total balance cost is Rs. 3971.83 million. Itis being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost of components A, B, C andD respectively from Rs.823.19 million to Rs.818.70 million, from Rs.18982.37million to Rs.17521.31 million, from Rs.118.21 million to Rs.68.26 million and fromRs.231.41 million to Rs.214.92 million. Compared to these revised costs thecomponent wise expenditures for the components A, B, C and D are 70.63%,87.79%, 91.25% and 75.21% respectively. And the component wise balance costsof the components A, B, C and D are Rs.240.45 million, Rs.2140.16 million, Rs.5.97million and Rs.53.27 million respectively. Thus the total balance cost of the projectis Rs.2439.85 million.

a) The revised cost of the following 2 sub components is nil. As such no financialprogress is expected in these 2 sub components. In sub component C-2 even physicalprogress is not expected as the proposed agriculture pilots are dropped.

1) Improved Water Management practices in selected projects (B-4)

2) Innovative agriculture pilots (C-2)

b) In 3 sub components (out of remaining 14) the progress is below 10% of revised costafter laps of seven and half years.

1) Restructuring/strengthening of MKVDC (A-2) – 0.00%.

It will not be possible to carry out the proposed activities and hence nofinancial progress under this sub-component is possible as the time availableis too short. It is being proposed by GoM to delete the two consultanciesunder this sub-component and as such revised cost will be nil.

2) Environmental and Social Management Plan (B-6) – 1.88% of original basecost and 5.54% of revised cost.


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It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.67.36 millionto Rs.4.91 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 76% andthe balance cost is Rs.1.18 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

3) IEC (D-3) – 10.57% of original base cost and 9.36% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.43.70 millionto Rs.13.84 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 30%and the balance cost is Rs.9.75 million. This sub-component needsattention.

c) In 2 sub components the progress is ranging from 10% to 60% of revised cost.1) Formation and Capacity Building of WUOs (B-3) – 81.25% of original base

cost ( Rs 456.90 million) and 51.80% of revised cost (Rs 716.61 million).

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.716.61million to Rs.536.19 million. Hence when compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 69% and the balance cost is Rs.164.98 million. Consideringthe balance cost of the sub-component, it needs special attention infulfilling the training and capacity building requirements.

2) Groundwater pilots (C-1) – 48.88% of original base cost and 52.69% ofrevised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.118.21million to Rs.68.26 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is91% and the balance cost is Rs.5.97 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

d) In 4 sub components the progress is ranging from 60% to 80% of revised cost.1) Establishment and operationalisation of MWRRA (A-1) – 131.58% of original

base cost and 72.01% of revised cost.


2) Integrated Computerised Information System (A-5) – 54.49% of original basecost and 64.21% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.400.93million to Rs.458.38 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is56% and the balance cost is Rs.200.93 million. This sub-component needsspecial attention.

3) Dam Safety Works (B-2) – 146.81% of original base cost and 74.68% ofrevised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.2166.69million to Rs.1810.63 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure


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is 89% and the balance cost is Rs.192.65 million. Considering the balancecost of the sub-component, it needs special attention.

4) Monitoring and Evaluation (D-2) – 107.39% of original base cost and 68.89%of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.107.42million to Rs.111.70 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is66% and the balance cost is Rs.37.70 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

e) In 4 sub components the progress is ranging from 80% to 100% of revised cost.

1) Restructuring and capacity building of WRD (A-3) – 26.75% of original basecost and 92.19% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.68.74 millionto Rs.66.89 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 95%and the balance cost is Rs.3.52 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

2) Strengthening and capacity Building of WALMI (A-4) – 48.45% of originalbase cost and 88.29% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.38.34million to Rs.56.26 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is60% and the balance cost is Rs.22.41 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

3) Participatory rehabilitation and modernisation of selected schemes (B-1)– 102.63% of original base cost and 83.13% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.15158.73million to Rs.14312.68 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 88% and the balance cost is Rs.1711.06 million. Considering the balancecost of the sub-component, it needs special attention.

4) Strengthening Agricultural support services (B-5) – 72.65% of original basecost (Rs 1082.77 million) and 90.11% of revised cost (Rs 872.98 million).


f) In the following component expenditure has exceeded the revised cost (which ismarginally less than the original base cost) as well as the original base cost.

1) Project Preparation and Management Unit (D-1) – 101.74% of original basecost and 104.07% of revised cost.It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.80.29million to Rs.89.39 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is93% and the balance cost is Rs.5.83 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.


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Key Issues and Recommendations

In addition to the issues with slow expenditures affecting some of the sub-components,the Monitoring Report identifies key areas of concern and recommends correctivemeasures with the aim of ensuring that the project’s target outputs and objectives areable to be achieved within the implementation period of the project. The key issues forspecific components/sub-components lagging behind the requisite progress along withrecommendations are highlighted as below.

Under Component-A, Institutional Restructuring and Capacity Building, progress isdecidedly mixed. For the first sub-component (A-1), the establishment andoperationalization of the MWRRA, expenditure incurred is 80.06% of the targetedexpenditure and the organization is operational. However, the post of Secretary isvacant. The important issue for the MWRRA is filling this post. Also, other senior leveltechnical posts need to be filled. The second sub-component (A-2), the conversion of theMKVDC into the MKVWRC, has lacked any achievement of progress since the start ofimplementation in 2005 due to the necessary legislative approval of an amendment tothe MKVDC act. A draft Act for restructuring of MKVDC to river basin agency is ready. Inview of the project period left and time required to enact a new act, alternativearrangements are being explored to implement the reforms intended under this sub-component. It is being proposed by GoM to delete the two consultancies under this sub-component and as such revised cost will be nil. The sub-component IntegratedComputerised Information System (A-5) is lagging behind and needs special attention.The progress on other two sub-components under Component-A, Restructuring andCapacity Building of WRD (A-3) and Restructuring and Capacity Building of WALMI (A-4), appears to be not that critical due to revision of overall provision under revised PlanR5.

Progress for sub-component B-1, Participatory Rehabilitation and Modernization of235 Irrigation Schemes, has seen marked success thus far in implementation, though aset of key issues remain to be addressed. The total expenditure to be incurred on thissub-component as per the revised cost is Rs.15158.73 million. The balance expenditureis Rs.2557.11 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost fromRs.15158.73 million to Rs.14312.68 million. Compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 88% and the balance cost is Rs.1711.06 million. Considering the balancecost of the sub-component, it needs special attention. As of 30th September, 2013, 1787packages had been awarded including 44 for Canal rehabilitation, 1499 for WUA works,236 for drainage schemes and 8 for QCC works. During this monitoring phase (April –September 2013), no additional package is awarded. Physical and financial progresshas been good on the Main Canal works and WUA works, though proper planning will benecessary to ensure completion and execution of lining and structures within the


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implementation period. Out of a total of 235 schemes (1 scheme Amboli Minor isdeleted) under this sub-component, canal rehabilitation work has been completed in 183schemes (3 Major, 7 Medium and 173 Minor schemes) covering 3,16,108 ha of CCA.Out of the remaining 52 schemes, it is projected that 42 schemes (9 Major, 2 Mediumand 31 Minor Schemes) are planned to be completed by March 2014 (except 2packages in Pench Project). Canal Rehabilitation Works of 2 packages in Pench Projectare likely to spill beyond project period. The total area rehabilitated is 4,83,896 ha (about75% of total CCA). For WUA works 45 critical schemes which needs close monitoringare shown in Annexure IV C-2. The expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under sub-component B-2 (Dam safety works) was Rs.1617.98 million which is 74.68% of revisedcost and 87.13% of targeted expenditure. The balance expenditure on this sub-component is Rs.548.71 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised costfrom Rs.2166.69 million to Rs.1810.63 million. Compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 89% and the balance cost is Rs.192.65 million. Considering the balancecost of the sub-component, it needs special attention. The balance physical works needproper planning to complete them before March 2014. After review from time to time,dam safety works of 10 dams were deleted. At present Dam safety works of 281 Dams(278 schemes) are to be implemented. Dam safety works of 245 dams in 245 schemesare physically completed. Out of remaining 36 dams (in 36 schemes), 29 dams in 26schemes are planned to be completed by March 2014. Dam safety works of 7 dams areterminated or contracts not awarded. Hence these works may not be completed withinprojected period.

For sub-component B-3, the Formation and Capacity Building of WUAs, the progresson capacity building has been of great concern. As of 30th September, 2013, thepercentage WUO formed out of the targeted 1708 WUOs are 1508 WUA (99.9%), 99DLA (82%), 30 CLA (88%) and 41 PLA (93%). In all 1678 WUOs (98.24%) were formedand formation of various levels of WUOs (1 WUA, 22 DLA, 4 CLA and 3 PLA) ispending, some due to litigation, local conflict or pending decision of competent authority.To ensure that the balance of 30 WUOs ( Majority from Pune Irrigation circle) is formed,emphasis needs to be focused on resolving various issues on priority since the status ofthese WUOs remain at low attention from the previous monitoring report. In terms of themaking of WUO Managing Committees, the gender breakdown of membership is almost70% males and 30% females, most of whom have been unanimously electedunopposed as per provisions of MMISF Act, 2005. It was reported during field visits thatmost of the initial elections were unopposed. The WUA sub-committees required to beformed on all WUAs under rules have not yet been adequately formed.

However, with respect to the capacity building element, the Monitoring Report aims tohighlight and bring to the attention of WRD Senior Officers several critical issues relatingto the success of this sub-component. The WUA capacity building program comprisesinitial training and refresher trainings. Procedurally, a Training of Trainers (ToT) is


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organized by WALMI in Aurangabad and these “Trainers” from WRD will further conductinitial and refresher training courses to Members/Directors of the MC of all WUAs in theirjurisdiction. As of now, this training component is seriously behind schedule.

The scheme level information provided by field engineers reveals that out of 1508WUA(m) formed, the initial training is completed in 1367 (91%) WUA(m) along with firstrefresher training completed in 985 (65%) WUA(m), with second refresher trainingcompleted in 491 (33%) WUA(m) and third refresher training is completed in only 97(6.5%) WUA(m). The situation of refresher trainings at this stage of extension of theproject has still not improved satisfactorily. Of course, the quality of training is anotherimportant factor that also needs to be taken into consideration by the ToTs. It was againobserved during field visits to five irrigation schemes that training and capacity buildingneeds have as yet not been adequately fulfilled to real number and quality standard.Further, the information regarding training of ToTs and by ToTs has not been stilladequately supplied by different SEs/Circles in the format MDF/PPMU-5 as on 30th

September, 2013. ToTs (Irrigation) continue to be sufficient but the number of ToTsavailable in Agriculture, Accounts and Sociology disciplines is still far from satisfactory.It is strongly recommended that the field SEs should prepare a time-table for impartingtraining by ToTs to the members of the management committee of the WUAs, providenecessary support and personally monitor the program. PPMU has already initiated thebalance trainings at WALMI. NGOs are appointed in 2 regions (Jalgaon & Pune) forcapacity building of WUOs for period of 1 year. Appointment of NGOs for other regionsis in final stage

The activities of the initial and three successive refresher trainings (and quality thereof)need to be planned, monitored and assured regularly by the Superintending Engineersat Circle Level. However, at Circle level, the data regarding the training coursesconducted in respective circle is still not completely maintained as was recommended inNinth and Tenth Monitoring Reports. It is again observed and suggested that to impartpurposeful local refresher trainings to WUAs, there is an essential need to accord priorityand plan for initial/refresher trainings by SEs, who need to permit, spare and obtainservices of trained ToTs posted in a Circle. It is stressed that imparting training toWUA(m) directors and members is of paramount importance and should be takenseriously at all levels of WRD in the field to ensure this critical aspect of MWSIP isachieved. A realistic, comprehensive capacity building and training plan for WUOs,particularly to WUAs, should be a priority for the PPMU to regularly monitor and be gotimplemented. Office building was provided to 652 (43%) WUA by WRD, totalcontribution is collected to the tune of 63% (33% cash and 82% in kind as targeted)System was handed over to 1029 (68%) WUAs. In 83% WUAs water measuring devicesinstalled and Volumetric Water Supply initiated by WRD and for about 62% WUAs, waterwas supplied on volumetric basis.


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Sub-component B-5, Agricultural Support Services : Envisaged for dissemination ofimproved production technologies for irrigated agriculture production system. Thiscomponent aims to strengthen agricultural support services in irrigated areas through theflagship agency of ATMAs. 300 Krishi Vigyan Mandals (KVM) operate in commandareas of various dam taken under MWSIP areas. Krishi Mitras & Krishi Sainiks wereimparted with various technical trainings on different crops & production practices. Thesetrainings programmes for farmers were arranged at District Training Centers (DTC) &Agri polyclinics (APC) of Agricultural Department. In all 3525 and 3627 batches ofTrainings were organized respectively for KM and KS. Trainings to farmers are alsoarranged for one day, three days, five days and ten days which have been organizedmostly (excepting the 10 days training) at Village/Block/District level. Farmers’ trainingswere helpful for creating awareness and gaining knowledge about the improvedpackages of practices required for increasing productivity through use of low costtechnology. In all 4,78,400 farmers were benefitted under this component. Against thetarget of 300 exposure visits to farmers, 560 (186.67%) have been organized tillSeptember 2013. In all the visits benefited 22770 male and 5230 female farmers sinceinception. Demonstrations to the extent of 30,680 were arranged on food grains,horticultural, fodder crops, vegetable nursery preparations, also on Integrated NutrientManagement, Integrated Pest Management and water use efficiency were arranged onfarmer’s fields. But during the field visits it was found that the adoption rates arecomparatively less. MWSIP also supported 362 Agro-entrepreneurship developmentpilot projects on various economically viable activities like Agro Marketing, AgroProcessing, Farm Services, Horticulture, Innovative Input Supply & Marketing, Medicinal& Aromatic Plant and Post Harvest Management. Total amount sanctioned underMWSIP was Rs.1367.04 lakh which is about 41% of the total estimated project costs.Strengthening of 60 Agro-Polyclinics (APCs), 21 District Training Centers (DTCs)VANAMATI (SAEMTI) & 4 RAMETIs (Amravati, Nasik, Aurangabad and Kolhapur) arealso part of interventions. Agriculture department may take up workshops on “crop waterbudgeting” and “consumptive use of water” for a group of farmers at WUA/village level,duly ensuring the crop wise water requirement for all its critical stages of growth.

In case of WUA level works, as per PIP and procedures it is stipulated that before theestimates for WUA level works are prepared, a walk through survey should invariably beconducted jointly by representative from WRD and WUA and the list of works which arenecessary to be executed should be prepared and then estimate is to be preparedbased on that list.

A related issue to Sub-component B-3 requiring the attention of WRD Senior Officers iswith respect to sub-component D-3, Information, Education and Communication, forwhich large scale implementation has yet to begin. Progress on this sub-component hasbeen very slow. During visits by the M&E Team, it was observed that even Marathiversions of the MMISF Act had not reached the members of WUA. Also, manymembers of WUA are not aware about the stated objectives of WUA. The Monitoring


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Report recommends giving high priority to efforts to deliver IEC material to members ofWUA, particularly in light of the limited remaining time for project implementation. M&Eteam intend to suggest the project proponents to place the wall writings at villagecommon places, irrigation structures and WUA office buildings for longtimesustainability. The slogans, quotations and issued to be addressed would be locationspecific.

With respect to sub-component C-1 on Innovative Groundwater Pilots, several keyissues highlighted in the Monitoring Report should be brought to the attention of SeniorOfficers of the GSDA with the aim of improving the implementation performance of thisimportant component.

Construction of GRS has been fully accomplished but the maintenancemanagement of these structures needs to be ensured by GWMAs & GPLCs inconsultation with GSDA.

Piezometers located in village Gaothan areas, not able to provide preciseinformation on effect of recharging through GRS. Additional piezometers needto be installed across major GRS categories to monitor their effects on watertable or alternatively additional existing wells be selected across GRS.

Permanent office buildings of GWMAs need to be constructed on priority. Watershed Development program needs to be synchronized with GRS. GoM should expedite enforcement of Groundwater Legislation.

The innovative pilot on irrigated agriculture was planned with anticipated support of aprivate sector partner (PSP) for which extension activities did not proceed well. In viewof the little progress being made in the implementation of this sub-component and thefact that similar initiatives are undertaken under Maharashtra AgricultureCompetitiveness Project (MACP), the Bank agreed during its Implementation Reviewand Support Mission (April 18-29, 2011) to drop this activity from MWSIP.

Sub-component D-1, Project Preparation and Management Unit (PPMU), 7 Posts inPPMU are vacant. The issue of filling the vacant posts is being pursued. The financialachievement is 110.53% of the planned target. The expenditure has already exceededthe revised cost (which was marginally less than the original base cost) as well as theoriginal base cost. It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost fromRs.80.29 million to Rs.89.39 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is93% and the balance cost is Rs.5.83 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory. For thesub-component D-2 (Monitoring and Evaluation), against the targeted (as per revisedplan) expenditure of Rs.95.53 million, the expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was77.46%. Total expenditure to be incurred on this sub-component as per revised cost isRs.107.42 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.33.42 million. It is being proposedby GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.107.42 million to Rs.111.70 million.Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 66% and the balance cost is Rs.37.70million. Thus the progress is satisfactory. Under this component, the subcomponent D-3,


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there is no financial progress in the last two years. So it is necessary to do properplanning so that all the works under this sub-component will be completed in all respectwithin the extended period of two years i.e., up to March 2014. IEC sub-component hasimportant role in connection with State Water Policy – 2003. Total expenditure to beincurred on this sub-component as per revised cost is Rs.43.70 million. Thus thebalance expenditure is Rs.39.61 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce therevised cost from Rs.43.70 million to Rs.13.84 million. Compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 30% and the balance cost is Rs.9.75 million. This sub-component needsattention.

System Performance and Scheme Level Progress Status:

Gross Area Irrigated : During IY 2012-13 is 344,205 (59.10%) against ICA (448,317 ha of163 schemes). The targeted value is s 2,97,953 ha.

Water Use Efficiency at Scheme Level : Area irrigated (ha) during IY 2012-13 isconsidered excluding well irrigation to calculate WUE at Scheme level. Also water use atcanal Head works (MCM) is considered. Based on the data available for 149 schemes, itwas found that the overall weighted average is 150 ha/MCM which is more than targetedPAD value of 125 ha/MCM and also baseline value i.e. 96 ha/MCM. Further the WUEstands at 140 ha/MCM for major and medium irrigation projects where as 210 ha/MCMfor minor projects. Similarly for selected 24 schemes of baseline it was 129 ha/MCMwhich is also more than targeted PAD value.

Water Delivery Efficiency at Scheme Level : Overall weighted average of WDE for all235 schemes is 62.19% against the targeted value of 62.38%. The WDE for selected 24baseline schemes it is 62.49%.

Revenue Collection Performance: The RCP for the 2012-13 assessment year of canalirrigation for all 235 schemes is 58.52% and is about 84% inclusive of non-irrigation (likeindustries, drinking water etc.).

Net increase in Agricultural Income per unit of Water : The net weighted value arrived is5,220 Rs/TCM which is about 48% more than the baseline value (3,532 Rs/TCM).Against targeted value of 30% increase, MWSIP achieved 18% more than targeted.

The findings of the field visits made by the M&E Team between 25th October to 28th

November 2013 have corroborated d the aforesaid key issues on similar lines.

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Chapter – I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Area and Profile1.1.1 The Aid Memoire of the World Bank MTR Mission (16 Feb. to 6 Mar., 2009)indicated that while keeping the overall CCA of the MWSIP at 6,68,500 ha asoriginally envisaged under PAD, the GoM is considering to: (i) delete 54 schemes (3medium and 51 minors) having a CCA of 40,557 ha, (ii) reduce the CCA of 3 majorschemes by 55,000 ha, on techno-economic feasibility considerations; and (iii) in lieuthereof include 4 new schemes (3 major & 1 medium) having CCA of 95,557 ha forparticipatory rehabilitation / modernization of the canal system. Thus, this componentcould cover 236 schemes as against 286 earlier envisaged with the CCA remainingthe same at 6,68,850 ha. The MTR Mission has recommended the above proposalto World Bank management, being based on merit. Data supplied by PPMU alsomentions the number of schemes as 236. The number of dams to be rehabilitated onthese schemes is 237. Dam safety works of 4 new schemes viz., Khadakwasla,NRBC, NLBC and Krishna canal project are not included under MWSIP. And forremaining 232 schemes there are five additional dams (3 for Kukadi and one each forPench and Kal-Amba projects). However, progress on Dam Safety Works reported isrelated to all 291 Dams under the MWSIP (including 54 schemes deleted for maincanal & WUA works).

1.1.2 The total CCA of these 236 schemes is same as for 286 schemes plannedunder PIP, i.e., 6,68,850 ha. CE/SE wise list of schemes with CCA as per PIP andalso revised CCA as per the above mentioned proposal is given in Annexure - I.1.Basin-wise number of schemes and area coverage are summarized in Table 1.1.1below:

Table - 1.1.1 : Basin-wise number and Area Coverage by MWSIPfor 236 schemes under implementation as per PIP

Type of SchemeRIVER BASIN

Godavari Krishna Tapi West Flowing

A. MAJOR

12 Nos. 5 Nos. 5 Nos. 1 No. 1 No.

CCA 4,83,013 ha 2,54,484 ha 1,96,558 ha 23,729 ha 8,242 ha

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Type of SchemeRIVER BASIN

Godavari Krishna Tapi West Flowing

C. MINORS

213 Nos. 115 Nos. 42 Nos. 30 Nos. 26 Nos.

CCA 1,24,201 ha 76,127 ha 25,533 ha 17,609 ha 4,932 ha

Total 236 Nos. 126 Nos. 50 Nos. 33 Nos. 27 Nos.

CCA 6,68,850* ha 3,57,646 ha 2,38,177 ha 59,853 ha 13,174 ha

* The reconciled CCA as per actual delineation as reported by the field officers for236 schemes is 6,45,687 ha instead of 6,68,850 ha as reported at the time ofproject preparation. Subsequently Amboli Minor scheme is deleted. And now thedelineated CCA of 235 schemes is 6,45,604 ha. The scheme-wise details aregiven in Annexure-IV.D-1. Basin was abstract is presented below in Table 1.1.2.

Table 1.1.2

Basin-wise number and Area Coverage by MWSIP for 235 schemesunder implementation as on 30 September 2013

River BasinNo. of Schemes Delineated CCA , ha

Major Medium Minor Total Major Medium Minor Total % tototal

Godavari 5 6 114 125 269,425 27,070 67,817 364,312 56.4Krishna 5 3 42 50 174,656 8,796 27,714 211,166 32.7

Tapi 1 2 30 33 21,761 18,819 17,830 58,410 9.0West Flowing 1 - 26 27 7,930 - 3,786 11,716 1.8

Total 12 11 212 235 473,772 54,685 117,147 645,604 100.0% to Total 5.1 4.7 90.2 100.0 73.4 8.5 18.1 100.0

1.1.3 The Godavari basin covers 56.4% of CCA with 125 schemes (5 major, 6medium and 114 minors). Krishna basin has 32.7% of CCA with 50 schemes (5major, 3 medium and 42 minors). The other two basins are relatively small in termsof project CCA coverage - Tapi (9.0%) and West Flowing (1.8%).

1.1.4 After review in the subsequent World Bank Missions, canal rehabilitationworks are to be carried out in 235 schemes (12 Major, 11 Medium and 212 Minorschemes) and dam safety works on 281 dams of 278 schemes (8 Major, 12 Mediumand 258 Minor schemes) are to be carried out.

1.1.5 Administratively, the MWSIP is being implemented by 40 divisions of 18circles under 10 CEs in 5 Regions, namely Konkan (26 schemes), Marathwada (45schemes), North Maharashtra (29 schemes), Vidarbha (91 schemes) and WesternMaharashtra (44 schemes) of the State.

1.1.6 In terms of Aquifer Level User Centered Groundwater Pilots, three against thefour envisaged earlier viz., Satara, Jalna and Beed, are to be implemented. TheAmravati pilot has been dropped. Also the four IIM (Agriculture) Pilots have beendropped.


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1.2 Project Development Objectives, Components, Cost & Duration1.2.1 PDOs remain the same, viz., (i) to strengthen the state’s capacity for multisector planning, development and sustainable management of the water resources;and (ii) to improve irrigation service delivery and productivity of irrigated agriculture.

1.2.2 Project Components: The project supports four components: (a) Water SectorInstitutional Restructuring and Capacity Building (BC Rs.996.39 m / US $ 21.11 m)having 5 sub-components; (b) Improving Irrigation Services, Delivery andManagement (BC Rs.15167.72 m / US $ 321.35 m) having 6 sub-components; (c)Innovative Pilots (BC Rs.226.56 m / US $ 4.8 m) having 2 sub-components (asmentioned above one of the components viz., IIM (Agriculture) Pilots has beendropped; and (d) Project Management (BC Rs.189.74 m / US $ 4.02 m) which has 3sub-components. Thus, there were total 16 sub-components out of which sub-component C-2 is now dropped.

1.2.3 Project Cost: The overall cost of the MWSIP is estimated at Rs.18590 m / US$ 393.77 million of which Rs.15343 m or US $ 325 million is the World Bank loan.

1.2.4 Project Duration: The project commenced on 29th Sept. 2005 and was to becompleted in six years i.e., by 30th Sept. 2011 with financial closing on 31st March2012. Extension of two years is granted by the World Bank for the project. As suchthe closure date is now 28th March 2014.

1.3 Agencies Involved in Implementation1.3.1 There are number of institutions and agencies involved and associated inimplementation of the various components of the Project. The main agencies being,MWRRA, Water Resources Department (and its associates like DIRD, MKVDC,WALMI, META, MERI), Agriculture Department; GSDA and NGOs etc. PPMUcoordinates and monitors the implementation.

1.4 The Thirteenth Monitoring Report1.4.1 Out of the total 14 Monitoring Reports (including 4 additional reports for theextended period of two years), 12 monitoring reports have so far been submitted.The Thirteenth Monitoring Report gives cumulative progress up to 30th September2013 as well as six monthly progress achieved during April 2013 to September 2013.The report takes into account the current procurement plan R-5 as the basis forprocurement of Civil works, Goods & Equipments and Consultancies.

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Chapter – IIAPPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 Approach2.1.1 The approach to prepare the Monitoring Report has been to take themonitoring framework [Annexure 2(b)] and Monitoring Indicators and ProgressTracking Indictors (Annexure 4) of the TOR document as the basis for generatinginformation on the listed indicators (refer Annexure – II.1 and II.2).

2.1.2 The MWSIP project documents - Executive Summary, PADs Volumes I, II-A,II-B, III and IV along with the PIP have also been referred for details of the project.Most important reference material was PP – R5 (2012), Aid Memoires of World BankMTR Mission (April 18-29, 2011, June 11-20, 2012 and January 7-19, 2013) andFinancial Monitoring Report (FMR) for September 2013 provided by the PPMU.Further, the data generated in Monitoring Data Formats (MDFs) fromDepartments/Agencies involved in project implementation was used to assess theprogress on various indicators of the components/sub-components.

2.2 Methodology2.2.1 Coverage and reference period

As per TORs, this report covers six months’ period (1st April 2013 to 30th September2013) giving the status of project implementation up to 30th September 2013.

2.2.2 Data Collection in approved formats

2.2.2.1 The Monitoring Data Formats (MDF WRD – 1 to 9, IR – 1 to 16, AG – 1 to 4and GW – 1 to 3) were used. Data was collected in IEC, ICIS, QC&QA and drainageformats finalized in consultation with DIRD. MDFs related to Water SectorInstitutional Restructuring, Capacity Building and Projects Management (PPMU-1 to5 and WRD-1 to 9) were handed over to PPMU for collection of progress informationfrom concerned Departments/Agencies. MDFs IR-1 to 16 (with Annexure A) weresent through PPMU in electronic form by e-mails, to all the Project ExecutiveEngineers of 290 schemes envisaged to be covered by the project and themonitoring data generated. As discussed with PPMU, the data for canal and WUAworks was agreed to be analyzed and incorporated in respect of 236 schemes.Further, data generated in MDF IR-4 (Dam Safety Works) covered schemes out of286 irrigation schemes for which Dam Safety Works were proposed in PP-R3.

2.2.2.2 Work of collecting monitoring data for canal and WUA works of all 236schemes as well as dam safety works for 290 schemes was completed on 9th

December 2013. Data of Khadakwasla Major Project, Pakdiguddam Medium Projectand 25 Minor Projects is not received. Discrepancies were noted and got rectified tothe extent feasible. The quality of progress reporting is subject to adequacy andaccuracy of information in the MDFs furnished by the Executive Engineers. Fromeleventh Monitoring round data in additional formats viz., IR-13 to IR-16 (asinstructed by the World Bank review mission) is being collected. AgricultureDepartment has supplied data in approved formats of AG-1 to AG-4 on 9th


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December, 2013. GSDA has provided required data in MDFs GW-1 to 3. Informationis provided in modified MDFs DR-1 and 2 pertaining to Drainage Schemes andWRD-8 pertaining to IEC by DIRD.

2.2.3 Field Verification Studies

2.2.3.1 The monitoring data thus being generated was subjected to field verificationfor selected schemes as per sampling plan given in the TORs (Sec. 2.2.6). Fourcriteria were suggested for selection of schemes:

(i) Rehabilitation of schemes should have made reasonable progress;(ii) WUAs having been formed and activated;(iii) Water delivery system being in place for the members of WUAs; and(iv) Schemes shall preferably have Agriculture Support Service component.

2.2.3.2 Accordingly, in consultation with PPMU, one major “Mula” in districtAhmednagar, one medium “Mangi” in district Solapur and three minors “Bharaj, Adoland Wahi” in districts Jalna, Washim and Bhandara respectively were selected.

2.2.3.3 The team of five experts / consultants then visited the sample schemes andWUAs and held detailed interaction with officials of WRD (Superintending Engineers,Executive Engineers, Dy. Engineers, Sectional Engineers); Agricultural Department –Project Facilitator, Supervisors, and representatives of farmers’ organizations likeWUAs / DLAs / CLAs, Krishi Vigyan Mandals, CMCs and individual farmers as alsoothers concerned. For interaction with farmer groups and WUAs, the technique ofFocussed Group Discussion (FGD) was used. Annexure – II.3 gives the programand details of the field verification studies undertaken. The ASS sub-component isbeing implemented on all the selected schemes.

2.2.4 Sample and Team for Field Verification Studies

2.2.4.1 The field verification studies were undertaken during 25 October 2013 to 28November 2013 (with breaks in between) by the following team:

1. Dr. B. S. Tanwar - Participatory Irrigation Water Management(WUA) and Ground Water Management Expert

2. Mr. Bharat Redkar - Irrigation Planning Specialist & Dam Safety andIrrigation Schemes Rehabilitation Expert

3. Mr.V M Deshpande - Irrigation Expert4. Mr. V K Malleswar - Agriculture Support Services Expert and

Manager, AFCL5. Mr.Harun Khan - Project Assistant, AFCL.

2.2.4.2 The sample schemes selected for the current round were:

1. Major - Mula Scheme, Ahmednagar district(Godavari basin, CCA = 109615 ha)

2. Medium - Mangi Scheme, Solapur district(Krishna basin, CCA = 3898 ha)

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- Adol scheme, Washim district(Godavari basin, CCA = 831 ha)

- Wahi scheme, Bhandara district(Godavari basin, CCA = 403 ha).

CCAs of the schemes mentioned above are as per actual delineation reported by thefield officers (Annexure IV.D-1).

2.2.4.3 From the above schemes 11 WUAs were selected. Visits to Dams, Canalsand WUA works were undertaken and also Focused Group Discussion (FGD) washeld in concerned villages. Construction Management Committee members ofWUAs and on an average twenty farmers were present in the FGDs.

2.2.4.4 Checklists-cum-Interview Guides: For the purpose of interaction withProject Officers of schemes and Agriculture Project Facilitators and to obtaininformation on Social, Gender and Environmental issues, check-list-cum-interviewguides had been designed and were used in the field. The checklist / interviewguides had three sections:

I. Schemes Rehabilitation, Water Delivery and People’s Participation.II. Agriculture Support Programs.III. Social, Gender and Environment issues.

2.2.4.5 On each checklist sheet, the Data requirements, sources of Data/Information and the Respondents had been listed. Based on these guidelines,individual consultants prepared their respective checklist and noted field data andobservations accordingly.

2.2.4.6 The respondent farmers were indicated to be selected as per the followingdesign:

(a) Each Minor - 1 WUA : 2H + 3M + 5T = 10 farmers3 WUAs for 3 minors : 10 x 3 WUAs = 30 farmers

(b) Medium scheme : 2H +3M + 5T = 10 farmers2 WUAs : 10 x 2 WUAs = 20 farmers

(c) Major scheme : 2H + 3M + 5T = 10 farmers6 WUAs : 10 x 6 WUAs = 60 farmers

[ H – Head; M – Middle; T - Tail ]

2.2.4.7 In the current monitoring round, this design was followed comprehensively.The technique of Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) was deployed to elicitinformation on various issues pertaining to WUA formation and functioning, waterdelivery and cost recovery etc. Besides, individual interactions were held with thechairmen and managing committee members of WUAs and CMC members. Fieldsof farmers were also visited and discussions were held there on the implementationof agricultural support component.


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2.2.4.8 The field visits commenced on 25th October 2013 and were completed on28th November 2013 with breaks in between.

2.2.4.9 The individual observations and findings of the Experts during field visitswere collectively discussed by all the team among the team members and also withthe Team Leader and Field Visit Reports were finalized. Copies of finalized FieldVisit Reports for each project have been incorporated as Appendix 1. The findingsand suggestions based on field visits have been incorporated in respective chapters.

2.2.4.10 For Innovative Pilots on user-centered Aquifer level ground watermanagement, the Groundwater Expert, Dr. B S Tanwar undertook field verificationvisit to Pilot Project in Satara from 25th to 27th October 2013 to inspectimplementation of GW Pilot.

2.3 Data Validation and Tabulation

2.3.1 Since data was collected by M & E Agency by deploying its own officers atMantralaya, these officers requested the Project Officers of the scheme supplyingdata, to validate the data by checking from their records. Data on CDs were alsorequested for. Data regarding cumulative progress up to September 2013 as well asthe progress during the period April 2013 to September 2013 was sought from thefield officers. Most of the Executive Engineers provided the required data toconsultant’s team in hard copy as also by e-mail. Data supplied by PPMU along withthe data collected as mentioned above was used and accordingly the report isprepared.

2.4 Data Analysis and Interpretation

2.4.1 The original closure date for MWSIP was 31st March 2012. The sub-component wise six monthly targets were fixed by the World Bank. Now the WorldBank has given extension of two years and as such the closure date is 28th March2014. Though the World Bank has not given six monthly targets for the extendedperiod, for monitoring purpose these revised targets are computed considering thatequal quantum of work will be executed in the 4 six monthly periods. Financialmonitoring was done with respect to Base Cost, Revised Cost and TargetedExpenditure as per Revised Plan.

2.4.2 Required output tables had been prepared and used for generating summarytables and graphs. The individual experts also specified their requirements keepingin view their TORs. Indicator based output tables were generated for components A,B, C & D and sub-components listed therein.

2.4.3 For interpretation of data simple techniques of range, averages (simple andweighted), ratio/proportions, percentage and totals were used. For working out theperformance indicators, the formulae given in MDF/IR-11 and 12 were used. Thesefacilitated drawing conclusions on the pace of progress of the project on variousindicators. Graphic presentation of financial progress has been done to facilitateeasy comparisons and progress comprehension.


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2.5 Data Limitations and Constraints

2.5.1 The quality and contents of the report have to be viewed in the context offollowing limitations and constraints:

(i) The M&E agency was expected to get the data generated on MDF formatsthrough implementation agencies of WRD, AD & GSDA. Considering the need, M&EAgency has followed-up for obtaining the validated data at the earliest possible. Theagency has also undertaken the responsibility of data collection and validation due towhich the agency was required to spend considerable time, efforts and expenditure.This led to considerable delay and problems in data analysis and report drafting.

(ii) The schemes selected for field visits were widely spread-out and it took longertime to complete the field visits.

2.6 Notable Features

2.6.1 To make the Report a standard document for updating and comparison formonitoring rounds, the report has been made indicator based. Further, creation ofprogress status indicators of all schemes on selected indicators of projectcomponents and sub-components’ outputs/outcomes of WUAs will facilitate review ofprogress status on six monthly basis at a glance. In addition, the financial progressversus targets (as per PIP and revised program considering the extended period oftwo years) since inception till 30th September 2013 for different components hasbeen depicted graphically through bar diagrams (histograms).

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CHAPTER – IIIINSTITUTIONAL RESTRUCTURING &

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Chapter – III

INSTITUTIONAL RESTRUCTURING & CAPACITY BUILDING(Component A)

3.1 MWRRA (Sub-component A.1) : Establishment and Operationalization ofMaharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA):(Rs.169.92 million/US $ 3.6 million)

3.1.1 The component includes provision of incremental establishment cost,consultancy cost, other required cost of Goods & Equipments and Recurrent cost ofMWRRA.

3.1.2 Establishment of MWRRA:

The Authority was established along with appointment of Chairperson andtwo members as per the provisions of the MWRRA Act 2005 in December 2005. Asper provision in the MWRRA Act, four special invitees in various disciplines, one fromeach River Basin Agency had been nominated in 2008-09 to assist the Authority inpolicy matter.

3.1.3 MWRRA Operationalization:

3.1.3.1 Rules of MWRRA Act:

a) MWRRA (Conditions of service of Chairperson & Members) Rules 2006:-These Rules are finalised on 21-08-2006 and are adopted from 14-09-2006.

b) MWRRA (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Employees) Rules:-Draft regulations are finalised on 10-09-2012 and are adopted from8-08-2013.

3.1.3.2 Staffing of MWRRA:

The MWRRA has been organized into three Directorates, viz., “Planning”;“Tariff”; and “Entitlement, Enforcement and Regulation” having 3, 4 and 4 technicalposts respectively. GoM, at present, has sanctioned 21 posts, to be filled by meansof nomination or deputation, and 20 posts on contractual basis (Total 41). As on 30th

September 2013, out of these posts, 25 posts were filled-in. Table 3.1.1 belowshows the details of posts filled-in.

Table 3.1.1 : Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority -Staffing Position as on 30th September 2013

Sl.No. Designation of Post Sanctioned

PostsPostsfilled

Postsvacant Remarks

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Sl.No. Designation of Post Sanctioned

PostsPostsfilled

Postsvacant Remarks

6. Deputy Director 3 1 2 -7. Accounts Officer Class-I 1 1 - -8. Assistant Director 5 4 1 -9. Supporting Non-Technical Staff 25 15 10 -

Total 41 25 16 -

3.1.3.3 The posts of Chairman, both the members (Finance as well as Engineering),and Senior Director are filled-in. The post of secretary is vacant. Also the posts ofDirector (Planning) and Director (Entitlement, Enforcement & Regulation) are lyingvacant as on September 2013. Also out of three sanctioned posts of Dy. Director,only one post has been filled-in. Out of non-technical posts, the important post ofAccounts Officer Class I has been filled-in. Out of 5 sanctioned posts of AssistantDirector, 4 have been filled-in and 1 is vacant. Out of twenty five sanctioned postsfor supporting non-technical staff; fifteen posts have been filled-in by September2013. Three non-technical posts are filled by downgrading. The rationale of filling thenon-technical posts by downgrading is not understood.

3.1.3.4 MWRRA has adopted a policy to fill in the posts as and when the needarises. As the work will increase, concerned posts will be filled-in. The position issatisfactory keeping in view the present workload requirements. However, filling ofthe post of Secretary is the most important issue. Also other senior leveltechnical posts need to be filled from the point of view of long term working ofMWRRA.

3.1.3.5 Office Accommodation:The present office accommodation is in the World Trade Centre building at

Mumbai on rental basis. A proposal for taking the same on long-term basis by meansof transfer of lease rights was approved by the Government in 2007-08. Partialpayment of Rs.10 million made to M/s.SICOM Ltd., against the office accommodationat the World Trade Centre (for which provision in Project Implementation Plan, Vol. Iis Rs.25 million) at Rs.228.837 million. Additional partial payment of Rs.90 million hasbeen made to M/s.SICOM Ltd., through non-plan expenditure in July 2012.

3.1.3.6 Annual Budget:Budget for 2013-14 is Rs.25.343 million. Actual grant received is Rs.18.937

million. Budget for 2014-15 is yet to be prepared.

3.1.3.7 Annual Work Plan:

It has been prepared yearly including for 2011-12 and laid in both houses oflegislature. Preparation of the report for 2012-13 is held up due to non-receipt ofdata. All items discussed under this section are covered in the Annual Work Plangiving month-wise plan of action.


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3.1.4 Accomplishments of MWRRA:

The position as on 30th September 2013 as regards the various activities ofMWRRA is as follows:

3.1.4.1 Water Entitlement (Surface Irrigation)(a) The concept of Entitlement involves the volumetric supply of water to Water UserAssociations (WUAs) for management within the system by themselves. The stepsinvolved are identification of the WUA, which has taken over the system formanagement, installation of measuring devices, calculation of Entitlements (as perdesign and actual for the season based on dam storage level), fixation of rotationprogram and issue of irrigation passes by WUA Management Committee to farmers.The progress as on 30th September 2013 is given below:

(b) Water Entitlement Program:

For the year 2012-13, total 251 projects covering 1059 WUAs are included inwater entitlement program which includes 1033 WUAs on 227 projects under MWSIPand 26 WUAs on 24 other projects (Non-MWSIP). Balance 9 projects under MWSIPand remaining WUAs on the projects already included in water entitlement program(total balance 481 WUAs under MWSIP) are planned to be included in waterentitlement program for 2013-14. Since the rehabilitation of canal system is stillunderway in many schemes under MWSIP, the concept of Entitlement will becomefully operational after the rehabilitation works are completed and WUAs take over thesystems.

(c) Entitlement in selected schemes:

Water entitlements have been fixed in six selected schemes under MWSIP(Partly in Ghod and Kukadi on selected WUAs) in Krishna basin. The Table 3.1.2below gives the details up to 30th September, 2013. Measuring devices were alsoinstalled and volumetric supply has been started from November 2007 in theseschemes.

Table 3.1.2 : Progress of Fixing Entitlement in six selected schemesof Krishna Valley

Category Project Cumulative 31Mar. 2013

April 2013 –Sept. 2013

Cumulative30 Sept. 2013 Remarks

Major (i) Kukadi 109 out of 117WUAs (93%)

- 109 out of 117WUAs (93%)

Entitlements have beenfixed partly on selectedWUAs

(ii) Ghod 54 out of 55WUAs (98%)

- 54 out of 55WUAs (98%)

Entitlements have fixedexcept one WUA

Medium Mangi 8 out of 8 WUAs(100%)

- 8 out of 8 WUAs(100%)

Entitlement is fully done

Minor

(i) Diwale 1 WUA (100%) - 1 WUA (100%) Entitlement is fully done

(ii) Hiware 1 WUA (100%) - 1 WUA (100%) Entitlement is fully done.

Wafgaon minor replacedby Hiware in 2007-08.

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(d) Evaluation of Entitlement Program (Pilots and others):

It is being done on yearly basis since 2006-07 and completed for the years2006-07 to 2011-12 for the selected 246 projects. For the year 2012-13 evaluation ofthe implementation is in progress for 5 projects selected. Thus, the total number ofprojects selected upto 2012-13 is 251 (out of which 227 projects are from MWSIP).

(e) Review and revision of sanctioned entitlements based on actual fieldexperience is being done by MWRRA in consultation with field officers.

(f) Annual reports on water accounting/auditing and bench marking, includingsuggestions and modifications to improve working are being published by GoM.

(g) Establishment of Data Base System:

The Data Base System is established in the MWRRA on its own website andthe work is completed for 246 selected projects (including six pilots).

3.1.4.2 Water Tariff(a) Literature Review: On-going activity.

(b) Development of Water Tariff Regulation:

As per the Act, full recovery of O&M cost of the irrigation system is envisagedthrough collection of water tariff from various categories of users. The Authority hasdone preparation of Regulations for Bulk Water Tariff. Regulations will lay down theguiding economics and social principles for tariff setting, replacing the existing ad-hocrevisions in water tariff from time to time. The Consultant appointed on 31/3/2008 didthe Tariff regulation studies. Based on consultation with stakeholders ApproachPaper has been revised and draft Criteria is prepared. The target date for finalizationof Criteria was 15th January 2010. However, the revised approach and draft criteriawere again discussed with stakeholders in State level workshop at Pune on21/1/2010. The stakeholders requested to hold such workshops at each regionalHead Quarter. Accordingly such workshops have also been held at remaining fiveregional Head Quarters in January to April 2010. Considering the comments receivedfrom the stakeholders the Criteria for 2010-13 for Bulk Water Tariff (CBWT) has beenfinalised and forwarded in June 2010 to WRD for submission of Bulk Water Tariffproposal. Regulations for Tariff are also sent to WRD for approval of GOM, inSeptember 2010. Bulk Water Tariff order for the period 2010-13 has been issued inMay 2011. Review of tariff criteria for 2013-16 is commenced. Draft criteria based oncomments received on Approach paper are under revision. One year extension (i.e.up to June 2014) is given to the 2010-13 tariff. Public hearings for revising the criteriafor 2013-16 are being planned between December 2013 – January 2014. Tariff forthe period 2013-16 is proposed to be issued by June 2014.

(c) Water Tariff Determination:

Stakeholder consultation on Tariff for 2010-13 completed. Tariff orders havebeen issued in May 2011. Public hearings for revising the criteria for 2013-16 arebeing planned to hold in December 2013 to January 2014. Tariff order 2013-14 isproposed to be issued by 2014.


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(d) Appointment of Regulators:

Regulators are appointed up to 30-09-2013 on the selected 251 schemes (outof 260 which include 24 schemes outside MWSIP). Thus, appointment of regulatorsfor remaining 9 schemes is due.

3.1.4.3 Preparation of Technical Manual for Entitlement:It was prepared in English language in January 2007 and circulated to all the

Field Officers. Marathi version too was prepared in January 2008 and circulated.

3.1.4.4 Procedure for Regulation and Enforcement of Entitlement:Both English and Marathi versions were prepared in October 2007 and

circulated to all field officers.

3.1.4.5 Preparation of Integrated State Water Plan(a) Guidelines for Preparation of Basin Plans: Technical Manual for preparation ofState Water Plan was prepared by MWRRA and circulated to all Executive Directorsof Irrigation Development Corporations on 16-04-2007. This will serve as guidelinesfor preparation of basin plans.

(b) Preparation of Basin Plans: The Integrated State Water Plan is to be preparedby the River Basin Agencies and got approved from the State Water Board and StateWater Council. Basin wise details are given below:

(i) Godavari Basin: The work of preparation of State Water Plan for all the 30sub basins has been entrusted by the RBA to consultants and the work is invarious stages of progress. State Water Board directed to get the datavalidated from the concerned departments/agencies.

(ii) Krishna Basin: State water Board directed MKVDC to take up the preparationof Master Plan of Krishna basin on the basis of existing status of the allocatedwater by the KWDT (R).

(iii) Tapi Basin: State Government has taken up with co-basin states for additionalallocation. Preparation of basin plan can be taken up after co-basin statesagree on water allocation.

(iv) West Flowing: As per the direction of the State Water Board Master planpreparation of Konkan is to be taken up.

(c) After completion of river basin plans, the Integrated State Water Plan will beprepared by the State Water Board for approval of the State Water Council.

3.1.5 Procurement Progress – Civil Work and Goods & Equipments

(i) There was a provision of 1 package (costing Rs.25 million) in PP-R3 forprocurement of civil works (construction / purchase of office building). Now it isproposed to get the existing premises at World Trade Centre, Mumbai on long-termlease basis. GoM has approved the proposal. As per revised procurement plan (PP-R5), this provision is enhanced to Rs.77 million. Partial payment of Rs.10 million ismade to M/s.SICOM Ltd., against the office accommodation at the World TradeCentre at Rs.228.837 million. Additional partial payment of Rs.90 million has beenmade to M/s.SICOM Ltd., through non-plan expenditure in July 2012.


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(ii) Total number of packages planned for procurement of Goods & Equipmentsis 10 costing Rs.3.49 million and the procurement is completed.

3.1.6 Progress of Consultancies:

(a) As per PP– R2, there was a provision for 7 consultancies for MWRRA. Out ofthese following 3 consultancies are deleted as per PP-R3:

i) Tariff studyii) Ground water studyiii) Water quality study

(b) Up to March 2010, procurement of all 4 Consultancies costing Rs.2.07 millionhas been completed. The details of these consultancies are given below:

i) Hiring of Consultants for Website development: Portal of MWRRA has beenactivated and entitlement for WUAs on 6 pilot and 240 additional projects areavailable on the same.

ii) Hiring of Consultants for customization of Tally package: The final report hasbeen received from the Consultants. The work was completed on 30-09-2009.

iii) Refurbishment of MWRRA office has been completed.

iv) Legal Assistance to MWRRA: The original contract with M/s. Dua Associateswas terminated by mutual consent on 20-09-2010. The new firm M/s. P ALegal was appointed on 15-10-2011 with the consent of World Bank for theTOR of M/s. P A Legal.

3.1.7 Financial Progress:

3.1.7.1 Cumulative Expenditure up to September 2013 under this sub-component isRs.223.58 million as against provision of Rs.169.92 million (Base cost with Govt. staffcost) which is 131.58%, up from 125.11% at the end of prior reporting period (Oct.’12 - March ‘13). Thus the expenditure has already exceeded the original base cost.The revised base cost is Rs.310.48 million. The expenditure incurred is 72.01% ofthe revised base cost. The targeted expenditure up to Sept. 2013 was Rs.279.27million and actual expenditure is 80.06%.


3.1.7.2 Chart below shows the actual progress of expenditure as on 30th September2013 vs. planned (targeted) since commencement of the project:


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3.2 RESTRUCTURING AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF IRRIGATIONDEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (Sub-Component – A.2)

3.2.1 Introduction:

Presently there are five different Irrigation Development Corporations (IDCs)in different River Basins which are looking after mainly construction activities of on-going schemes. It is necessary to convert these IDCs into River Basin Agencies(RBAs) that will directly work under state Government. Also it is necessary to buildcapacity of RBAs for efficient water management.

3.2.2 Amendment to MKVDC Act:

It is proposed to convert Maharashtra Krishna Valley DevelopmentCorporation (MKVDC) into Maharashtra Krishna Valley Water Resources Corporation(MKVWRC) under this project with necessary amendment in MKVDC Act and basedon experience of that, Government of Maharashtra will convert remaining IDCs intoWater Resources Corporations (WRCs). The necessary provision for consultancyand training is, therefore, made under this component.

3.2.3 Expert Committee Report:

An Expert Committee was appointed on 04/06/2007 for finalizing the work.The draft report of the Committee was discussed extensively with WB experts. Afterseveral rounds of discussions with all the stakeholders within the department, it wasdecided to get approval of Govt. to draft Act.

3.2.4 MKVDC Act Amendment:

A Cabinet Note along with draft Act was circulated to all the related Statedepartments. After clearance from concerned departments, proposal for cabinetapproval was submitted on 21/02/2012. Due to major fire incidence in Mantralaya on21/06/2012, the proposal has been re-submitted on 19/07/2012. Draft Act forrestructuring of MKVDC in to River Basin Agency is ready. Target date for MKVDCAct amendment was 31st August 2011. In view of the project period left and timerequired to enact a new act, alternative arrangements are being explored toimplement the reforms intended under this sub-component.

One of the functions intended under this covenant i.e., management ofwater resources considering river basin as a unit for which preparation of basinand sub-basin wise water resources plan has to be prepared. Work of preparationof plans for one of the major basins in the state i.e., Godavari basin, is in advancedstage. State water board is reviewing the activities in this regard. Other majorfunctions i.e., WUA formation and water entitlement are also being addressed withthe present institutional set up and provisions of MMISF act and MWRRA act. GoMwould decide in this regard and shall communicate the views to the World Bank.

3.2.5 Staff and Capacity Building of MKVWRC:

Staff available with MKVDC is continuing to perform its functions. Thestrengthening of proposed MKVWRC with staff awaits its creation as an RBA. It willnot be possible to do this proposed strengthening as the time available is too short.The target date to complete the restructuring of MKVDC was 31st December 2011.


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3.2.6 Finalisation of Krishna Valley River Basin Plan:

The State Water Board directed MKVDC to take up the preparation of MasterPlan of Krishna Basin on the basis of existing status of the allocated water by theKWDT (R).

3.2.7 Procurement of Civil Works and Goods & Equipments:

No procurement of civil works as well as procurement of goods andequipments is envisaged for this sub-component under MWSIP. Hence question ofachievement does not arise.

3.2.8 Consultancies:

As per Revised Procurement Plan (R-5), there is provision for twoconsultancies together costing Rs.4.70 million.

a) Studies Rs.2.00 million

b) Change Management Rs.2.70 million

The work on awarding these consultancies commenced in January 2008 and thesewere due to be awarded by October 2008; but are reported to have been postponedpending conversion of MKVDC to MKVWRC. Thus, no achievement was made up toSeptember 2013. It will not be possible to carry out this activity as the time availableis too short.


Original base cost of this sub-component was Rs.47.20 million. The revised cost ofthe sub-component is Rs.4.7 million. No expenditure had been incurred up to 30th

September 2013 under this sub-component. The targeted expenditure (as perrevised plan) up to September 2013 was Rs.3.53 million. As mentioned above itwill not be possible to carry out the proposed activity and hence no financialprogress under this sub-component is possible as the time available is tooshort. It is being proposed by GoM to delete the two consultancies under thissub-component and as such revised cost will be nil.


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3.3 RESTRUCTURING WRD (Sub-Component A.3)

3.3.1 The project supports: (a) Restructuring of WRD to be able to handleexpanded responsibilities as proposed under State Water Policy, and RegulatorySystem; (b) Training to Officers of Water Resources Department, AgriculturalDepartment and GSDA on Participatory Irrigation Management; (c) Strengthening ofMaharashtra Engineering Research Institute (MERI), Engineering Staff College, nowknown as Maharashtra Engineering Training Academy (META), Nashik (includingRegional Training Centres at Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur), Directorate ofIrrigation Research and Development, Pune and Quality Control Laboratories.

3.3.2 Restructuring and Capacity Building Study:

An Expert Committee on restructuring for deciding the modalities andredefining the roles of various organizations under WRD in the light of establishmentof MWRRA and enactment of MMISF Act, 2005 had been appointed. TheGovernment Resolution for the WRD restructuring is issued on 12th Oct. 2010 andcorrigendum to this G.R. is issued on 19th Nov. 2010. The restructuring is completed.The target date to complete the restructuring of WRD was 30th Sept., 2010.

3.3.3 The Government Resolution (Dated 19th November 2010):

The details of the following items are included in the G.R.1) Background of restructuring of WRD.2) Objectives of restructuring3) Roadmap of restructuring4) Salient features of restructured WRD.5) Functions of restructured WRD.6) Functions of the two Secretaries of WRD.7) Details about the proposed State Level Technical Advisory Committee8) TOR of the proposed State Level Advisory Committee9) Functions of Director General, Design, Training, Hydrology, Research & Safety

(DTHRS) Nashik10) Functions of Director General, WALMI, Aurangabad11) List of proposed River Basin Agencies (RBA)12) Functions of proposed River Basin Agencies13) List of Mainline organisations (along with the details of works entrusted to them)

under direct control of WRD.14) List of support organisations (along with the details of works entrusted to them) and

officers under whose control these organisations will work.15) Chart showing Organisation at Mantralaya level of proposed restructured WRD.16) Organisation chart of proposed restructured WRD.

3.3.4 Training Courses for WRD Officers at:

(a) NCCBM, Ballabhgarh: Courses for 6 batches for 149 officers were conducted onconstruction of canal and canal structures prior to March 2008 only; no progressreported thereafter. The original PIP provided for 16 courses for training 400 officers.Besides training at NCCBM, 9 batches for on job training courses on QC/QA for 516participants were conducted at regional level in August 2009.


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(b) META, Nashik: Only 3 courses on canal construction and canal structures havebeen organized for 90 engineers during 2006 against the PIP target of 400participants. Also there was provision for on-job training on construction and QC/QA(22 batches for 550 participants), as also for courses on management program(5/150), procurement management (4/100) and financial accounting and environmentmanagement (4/100). However, no progress is reported as on 30th September 2013.

(c) MERI, Nashik: There is provision in the PIP for 4 courses on Remote Sensingand GIS application including two through the National Institute of Remote Sensing,Dehradun, but no progress is reported.

3.3.5 After reviewing the need of strengthening of the institutes - META., MERI,CDO, some works pertaining to infrastructure strengthening and procurement ofgoods and equipments has been undertaken after getting World Bank’s clearance forinclusion of such packages in the procurement plan.

3.3.6 Procurement of Civil Works:

Under this sub component for civil works, there were 7 packages costingRs.31.275 million. Out of these 7 packages, one package for training hall at META isdeleted from procurement of civil works and is included in procurement of goods andequipments (procurement of computers). Thus, now there are 6 packages costingRs.30.53 million. The cost of these packages is enhanced to Rs.35.85 million. As on30th September 2013, all the 6 works have been awarded (Costing Rs.35.85 million).

3.3.7 Procurement of Goods & Equipments:

Under procurement of Goods & Equipments, total packages planned as perrevised procurement Plan (R-5) are 24 costing Rs.16.03 million. Procurement of allthese packages has been completed as on 30th September 2013.

3.3.8 Details of the procurement of Civil Works and Goods & Equipments pertainingto quality control circles are given in paras 4.1.7 & 4.1.8 in Chapter IV underRehabilitation and Modernization of schemes component as the packages are shownaccordingly in PP - R 3.

3.3.9 Study Tours:

Action is yet to be initiated. This needs to be expedited in view of the shorttime left for completion of the project. Activities are planned to be completed beforecompletion of the project.


The total expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under this sub-componentwas Rs.63.37 million which is 26.75% of base cost of Rs.236.94 million and 92.19%of revised cost of Rs.68.74 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan)expenditure of Rs.65.84 million, expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was 96.25%.The total expenditure to be incurred on this sub component as per revised cost isRs.68.74 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.5.37 million. It is beingproposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.68.74 million to Rs.66.89million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 95% and the balance costis Rs.3.52 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.


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3.3.11 The expenditure during the current six-month period (April 2013–September2013) was Rs.0.63 million. Chart below shows the Actual vs. Planned expendituresince commencement of project.

3.4 STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF WALMI(Sub-Component A.4)

3.4.1 The State has Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) at Aurangabadwhich is playing a vital role in Farmers’ Organisation and Training under MWSIP.This Institute needs to be strengthened to deliver the required trainings as perproposed program. The component supports a dedicated cell for training of WUAsand staff of the WRD, including incremental operating costs / salaries, officeequipments, the cost of conducting the training courses, workshops, seminars,exchange visits for WUAs members and Government staff both within and outsidethe State.

3.4.2 Core group (dedicated cell) for training is composed. Training syllabus isfinalized and training material is also prepared. WALMI is training field staff members(ToT). Four day Training for MC members along with competent authorities isexpected to be done by the Field staff. WALMI will support the Field staff in providingtraining material, etc. Table 3.4.1 gives the details of various training coursesconducted by WALMI up to 30th September, 2013.

3.4.3 Progress during April 2013 to September 2013

3.4.3.1 Capacity Building of WRD:

(i) Four Technical Training courses for middle level officers were conducted with 96participants.

(ii) Three refresher courses for technical middle level officers were organized for 53participants.

(iii) One training course on water entitlement for MWSIP and on-going projects wasconducted for 15 participants.


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(iv) One course on MMISF Act and Rules for Competent Authorities from on-goingprojects was conducted for 30 participants.

(v) One training course on MMISF Act and Rules for competent authorities wasconducted for 35 participants.

(vi) One state level seminar on PIM was organised for 137 participants.

(vii) One National level seminar on PIM was organised for 104 participants.

3.4.3.2 Capacity Building of WUAs

(i) One training course for secretaries of WUAs was conducted for 31 participants.

(ii) Three farmers model training courses were organised for MC members and officebearers of WUAs with 739 participants.

3.4.3.3 Strengthening of WALMI

Procurement of audio visual aids for the institute is included in the revisedprocurement plan and procurement is in progress.

3.4.4 Cumulative Progress as on September 2013

3.4.4.1 As at the end of September 2013, WALMI had conducted 277 trainingprograms under MWSIP for 19622 trainees of different Departments, WUAs, NGOs,etc., as against the target of 356 programs for 22987 trainees. The achievement was77.81% for programs and 85.36% for trainees. The important problem is regardingtraining of ToTs. In 2013-2014 i.e. April 2013 to March 2014, 47 courses for 4542trainees are planned. Out of this, 16 courses (covering 1240 participants) have beencompleted.

3.4.4.2 Suggestions:In view of the changes being made by the PPMU in planning process for execution ofvarious components and sub-components of the Project (Rehabilitation of Canals & WUAworks, Procurement of Goods & Equipments and Consultancies), there is a need forWALMI to redraw its annual plan for training and workshops, etc., keeping in view theemerging requirements for upgrading the skills of the staff executing the works of theWUAs. Also due to inclusion of four additional schemes (3 major & 1 medium) there is aneed of additional programs for trainings for which provision has to be made in theannual program of WALMI. WALMI shall take a drive to train the WUAs whose rating isfound unsatisfactory.

3.4.5 Civil Works, Goods & Equipments and Consultancies:(i) The civil works of Rs.7.171 million are completed as against a target of Rs.10.75

million by August 2013. Total Rs.7.767 million are spent as against a target of Rs.29.93million by August 2013 for 10 different procurement packages.

(ii) The proposal of procurement and instalment of Audio Visual Aids amountingRs.7.148 million has been approved recently. Procurement is in progress.

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3.4.6.1 The total expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under this sub-componentwas Rs.33.85 million which is 48.45% of base cost of Rs.69.86 million and 88.29% ofrevised cost of Rs.38.34 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan)expenditure of Rs.36.72 million, expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was 92.18%.The total expenditure to be incurred on this sub component as per revised cost isRs.38.34 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.4.49 million. It is beingproposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.38.34 million to Rs.56.26million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 60% and the balance costis Rs.22.41 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

3.4.6.2 The chart below shows Actual vs. Planned Expenditure since inception of theproject.

3.5 ICIS (Sub-Component A.5)3.5.1 It is proposed to introduce Information Technology (IT) development, byproviding necessary IT infrastructure up to Irrigation Division level includingnetworking computers with the help of additional servers, etc., and development ofsuitable Management Information System (MIS) Model along with training to the endusers about software applications and ground rules for data management.


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Table 3.4.1 : Cumulative Progress under Training Programs, Workshops and Seminars organized by WALMIup to 30th September 2013 under Capacity Building for MWSIP

S.No.

Activity

Physical Targets(Cumulative upto

March 2013)

PhysicalAchievements

(Cumulative uptoMarch 2013)

Physical Targetsfor 2013-14


during April 2013to Sept 2013

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)A. Capacity building of WRD

a) Training Courses1. Orientation Course for Senior Administrative Officers 1 25 1 58 -- -- -- -- 1 582. Orientation Course for Senior Technical Officers 4 200 -- -- -- -- -- --3. Technical Training Courses for Middle level Officers 88 2640 54 1238 4 120 4 96 58 13344. Refresher Courses for Technical Middle Level Officers 22 675 20 459 4 120 3 53 23 5125. Monitoring and Evaluation 2 60 2 37 -- -- -- -- 2 376. Training course on Public Relation & Communication 24 720 23 736 -- -- -- -- 23 7367. Water entitlement for MWSIP and on-going (Underconstruction) Projects 7 210 13 1160 2 120 1 15 14 1175

8. MMISF Act for on-going (Under construction) Projects 6 180 6 162 2 60 1 30 7 1929. MMISF Act for Grassroots level functionaries inCommand area under MWSIP 2 60 2 48 1 30 -- -- 2 48

(Others - details)10. Workshop on Water Entitlement (Regional) -- -- 6 996 -- -- -- -- 6 99611. Workshop on Operationalizing of Water use Entitlementfor Competent Authorities & Regulators -- -- 3 486 -- -- -- -- 3 486

12. Training course on MMISF Act & Rules for CompetentAuthorities -- -- 9 998 1 60 1 35 10 1033


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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)13. Special course on Working Procedure of WUAs(For NIC Nanded & Pune ) -- -- 2 193 -- -- -- -- 2 193

14. Workshop on Contract Management under MWSIP -- -- 1 30 -- -- -- -- 1 3015. Training Course on Quality Control under MWSIP -- -- 1 95 -- -- -- -- 1 9516. Workshop on River Basin Organisations - Sharing ofNational and International experiences -- -- 1 76 -- -- -- -- 1 76

b) Seminars1. Seminars on PIM2. State level Seminars on PIM 11 780 8 1409 2 250 1 137 9 15463. National Level Seminars on PIM 3 300 2 210 1 150 1 104 3 3144. International Seminar on PIM 1 100 -- -- 1 250 -- --

c) Study Tours1. State Level Study Tours -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --2. National Study Tours -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --3. International Study Tours -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --4. TOT courses in International Institutions -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --5. Participation in International Seminars/ Workshops -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --6. Inter-state Exposure visit cum study tour on PIM 5 50 -- -- 2 12 -- -- -- --

B. Capacity Building of Water Users Organizations1. Initial TOT of Core Trainer Teams 9 468 13 371 -- -- -- -- 13 3712. Refresher TOT of Core Trainer Teams 7 237 3 55 -- -- -- -- 3 55


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5. Initial Training Courses for WUA - MC Members & CA atfield level from WRD -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

6. Refresher Training Courses for WUA - MC Members &CA at field level from WRD -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

7. Training Courses for DLA/ CLA/ PLA MC members -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --8. Training course for Secretaries of WUAs 7 330 6 178 3 300 1 31 7 2099. Training on PIM for Office Bearers of WUAs 4 320 2 58 -- -- -- -- 2 5810. Training on PIM & IWM for NGOs -- -- -- -- 2 12011. Farmers Model training course for MC members &Office bearers of WUAs 99 10850 76 8906 22 2950 3 739 79 9645

12. Training Course for WUA-MC Members (Pilot course forMula Irrigation Project, Ahmadnagar.) 1 60 1 62 -- -- -- -- 1 62

13. State Level workshop on Elections of WUAs underMWSIP -- -- 1 76 -- -- -- -- 1 76

14 General Orientation course for MC Members of WUAs -- -- 1 35 -- -- -- -- 1 3515. Training course for Officers on PIM (MWSIP) in Field atGhosikhurda Nagpur -- -- 1 148 -- -- -- -- 1 148

Total 309 18445 261 18382 47 4542 16 1240 277 19622


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3.5.2.1 The achievement so far is summarised below:

Appointment of Project Management Consultant was done in January 2007. Consultant has finalized Inception, “As Is Scenario” & “To Be Scenario” – Critical

Business Process Re-Engineering” reports together with implementation road map. Contract for design, development and implementation of ICIS was signed between

GOM and Wipro Ltd., on 31st July 2009 and software development is in progress. Requirement gathering for all 34 modules completed (15-10-2010). Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) for all modules approved (18-11-2010). Software Design Document (SDD) for all modules completed (30-12-2010). Software development (ICIS Application Development) is completed (30-6-2011). User Acceptance Testing (UAT) completed (30-11-2011). Contract for procurement of user end hardware (computers, laptops, printers, UPS

etc) is awarded in March 2012. Contract for procurement of networking hardware is awarded in June 2012. Hardware deployment is almost completed by March 2013. Procurement process for last mile connectivity has been initiated Server setup at State Data Center (SDC) is completed by March 2013. Security Audit of the ICIS application is completed by Jan 2013. Application training completed at 8 locations for 19 modules. Application migration to SDC has been completed (Sept 2012). Pilot I covering 11 (out of 34 modules) launched (Sept 2012). Pilot II for 8 modules has been launched in February 2013. User IDs to all 3000 users have been given for accessing and data entry to the 19

modules launched. All Servers are shifted and configured at State Data Center (SDC), Mantralaya,

Mumbai. All three instances viz., production, test and development have beencommissioned at State Data Center (SDC).

User level hardware (Lot I) has been delivered to all WRD offices and installation iscompleted at and training for the hardware, Linux operating system and OpenOffice is also completed.

Regarding hardware under Lot II contract, site survey to determine LANrequirements is completed. After the survey there is some change in quantity ofracks and nodes.

Agreements with BSNL/MTNL have been signed and implementation started. The project partial Go live was achieved on 1st May and an awareness cum

demonstration workshop for 50 high level officers of the department was carried outon 4th May at WALMI, Aurangabad.

3.5.2.2 After the World Bank Review Mission in May 2013, the IntegratedComputerised Information System (ICIS) project has progressed significantly: 12 modules gone live in July 2013 and 2 modules gone live in Sept. 2013. Thus

total 33 modules have gone Live. Training for the hardware, Linux operating system and Open Office is completed. For network equipment (lot II), supply and installation of networking equipment is

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Regarding networking, agreements have been signed with BSNL / MTNL andimplementation started. VPN activated at 178 Locations.

About 588 master trainers have been trained in the trainings conducted at META,Nashik. Construction, Management, Support functionalities are covered in thesetrainings.

Further training for 800 master trainers for different functional areas, roles etc.,are also planned to be completed up to February 2014.

3.5.3 Procurement of Goods & Equipments:

3.5.3.1 Procurement of all the 4 packages costing Rs.395.20 million is completed. Aseparate Purchase Advisory Committee (PAC) was formed for procurement ofcomputers and its peripherals. The procurement of some specialised software forCDO planned earlier has been cancelled.

3.5.4 Procurement of Civil Works:Procurement of Civil Works is not envisaged under this sub-component.

3.5.5 Procurement of Consultancy:Project Management Consultancy costing Rs.13.76 million has been awarded andwork is in progress.

3.5.6 Financial Progress:3.5.6.1 The total expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under this sub-componentwas Rs.257.45 million which is 54.49% of base cost of Rs.472.47 million and 64.21%of revised cost of Rs.400.93 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan)expenditure of Rs.323.33 million, expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was79.62%. The total expenditure to be incurred on this sub component as per revisedcost is Rs.400.93 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.143.48 million. It isbeing proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.400.93 million toRs.458.38 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 56% and thebalance cost is Rs.200.93 million. This component needs special attention.

3.5.6.2 The Chart below shows the progress of Actual vs. Planned Expenditure frombeginning of the project till 30th September 2013.

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CHAPTER – IVIMPROVING IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE

DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT:IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS

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Chapter IV

IMPROVING IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE DELIVERY ANDMANAGEMENT: IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS

(Component – B)

4.1 PARTICIPATORY REHABILITATION & MODERNISATIONOF SELECTED SCHEMES (SUB-COMPONENT B-1)

4.1.1 Status of Canal Rehabilitation Works

4.1.1.1 As per present scope, canal rehabilitation of 235 schemes (12 Major, 11 Medium& 212 minor schemes – one minor scheme Amboli deleted) covering CCA 6,45,596 haare to be carried out. Canal rehabilitation works in 183 schemes (3 Major, 7 Medium &173 Minor schemes) covering 3,16,108 ha of CCA have been physically completed.Status of canal rehabilitation (as on 30.09.2013) is given in Annexure IV.A-4. Contractcost of Main Canal works of these completed schemes was Rs.2564.18 million whileexpenditure incurred is Rs.2940.71 million. And contract cost of WUA works of theseschemes is Rs.2306.18 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.2259.40 million.

4.1.1.2 Out of the remaining 52 schemes, in 42 schemes (9 Major, 2 Medium & 31 Minorschemes) 80% work has been completed. Balance works in these 42 schemes areplanned to be completed by March 2014 except Pench Project. In Pench Major Project,canal rehabilitation works in respect of 2 packages will not be completed within theproject period. Likely completion date of these 2 packages is March 2015 and isdependent on some works to be carried out by Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Non-completion of these works in the 2 packages will cause some difficulties in irrigating thedelineated command area, but there will not be any reduction in irrigation area. Thedelineated CCA of these 42 schemes is 3,13,428 ha. The actual maximum area irrigatedin a season (Kharif, Rabi or Hot weather) in these schemes is 1,59,315 ha (Refer IR-9A).It means that area rehabilitated in these schemes is definitely more than 1,59,315 ha.Contract cost of WUA works of these schemes is Rs.4517.69 million while expenditureincurred is Rs.4345.17 million. Considering the excess expenditure incurred on majorschemes in progress, the balance cost is Rs.296.26 million.

4.1.1.3 In remaining 10 schemes (Gharni and Panzra Medium projects & 8 minorprojects - Gotala, Nagthana, Dudhkheda, Khekada, Nimgul, Ratnapur, Kadegaon andThakurwadi) works are either terminated or contracts are not awarded yet and currentlynot under implementation. Hence these works cannot be completed within project period.The delineated CCA of these 10 schemes is 16,060 ha. The actual maximum areairrigated in a season (Kharif, Rabi or Hot weather) in these schemes is 8,473 ha. It meansthat area rehabilitated in these schemes is definitely more than 8,473 ha. Contract cost ofWUA works of these schemes is Rs.116.38 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.50.22million. Thus the balance cost is Rs.66.16 million.

4.1.1.4 As mentioned above, there are total 235 schemes (12 Major, 11 Medium & 212Minor). The delineated CCA of these 235 schemes is 6,45,596 ha. Considering the CCA


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of completed schemes and area rehabilitated in the other schemes, total arearehabilitated in these schemes is definitely more than 4,83,896 ha (about 75% of totalCCA). The balance CCA to be covered is 1,61,700 ha. Contract cost of WUA works of allthese schemes is Rs.6948.79 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.6726.76 million.Considering the excess expenditure incurred on major schemes the balance cost isRs.370.72 million. This is summarised below in the table:

Table showing balance expenditure and balance CCA to be covered for 235schemes:

Category Type No.

ContractAmount

(Rs.million)

ExpenditureSeptember

‘13 (Rs.million)

BalanceExpenditure(Rs. million)

DelineatedCCA (Ha)

CCACovered

(Ha)

BalanceCCA(Ha)

Completed Major 3 697.12 649.46 0 192990 192990 0Medium 7 233.88 234.24 0 27472 27472 0

Minor 173 1375.18 1375.7 0 95646 95646 0Total 183 2306.18 2259.4 0 316108 316108 0

Progress Major 9 3752.95 3948.42 0 280782 148525 132257Medium 2 452.58 314.09 138.49 14792 3052 11740

Minor 31 320.7 154.63 166.07 17854 7738 10116Total 42 4526.23 4417.14 304.56 313428 159315 154113

Terminated Major 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Medium 2 46.26 23.28 22.98 12421 6609 5812

Minor 8 70.12 26.94 43.18 3639 1864 1775Total 10 116.38 50.22 66.16 16060 8473 7587

Total Major 12 4450.07 4597.88 0 473772 341515 132257Medium 11 732.72 571.61 161.47 54685 37133 17552

Minor 212 1766.00 1557.27 209.25 117139 105248 11891Total 235 6948.79 6726.76 370.72 645596 483896 161700

4.1.1.5 For WUA works, the schemes where progress is below 70% or where balanceexpenditure is substantial and the 10 schemes in which contracts are terminated areidentified as critical schemes which needs close monitoring. Ghod major project is alsoidentified as critical scheme due to low progress of main canal works. These schemesare shown in Annexure IV C-2. Total number of critical schemes is 45 (7 Major, 3 Mediumand 35 Minor). The delineated CCA of these 45 schemes is 2,06,791 ha. The actualmaximum area irrigated in a season (Kharif, Rabi or Hot weather) in these schemes is85,078 ha. It means that area rehabilitated in these schemes is definitely more than85,078 ha. Thus balance CCA to be covered in these 45 critical schemes is 1,21,713ha. Out of this balance area, 18,548 ha in Ghod project (due to low progress in maincanal works as the work is stopped) and 7,587 ha in 2 medium and 8 minorschemes (where contracts are terminated) cannot be covered if these works arenot started. Thus total shortfall in area to be rehabilitated will be 26,135 ha.Remaining balance delineated area can be covered by closely monitoring thecritical schemes. Contract cost of WUA works of 45 critical schemes is Rs.2487.29


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million while expenditure incurred is Rs.1321.49 million. Thus the balance cost isRs.1165.70 million. This is summarised below in the table:

Table showing balance expenditure and balance CCA to be covered for 45 criticalschemes:

Category Type No.

ContractAmount

(Rs.million)

ExpenditureSeptember

13 (Rs.million)

BalanceExpenditure(Rs. million)

DelineatedCCA (Ha)

CCACovered

(Ha)

BalanceCCA(Ha)

Progress Major 7 1760.26 939.78 820.48 167136 70113 97023Medium 1 324.66 205.93 118.73 10533 10533

Minor 27 285.89 125.56 160.33 13062 6492 6570Total 35 2370.81 1271.27 1099.54 190731 76605 114126


Minor 8 70.12 26.94 43.18 3639 1864 1775Total 10 116.38 50.22 66.16 16060 8473 7587

Total Major 7 1760.26 939.78 820.48 167136 70113 97023Medium 3 370.92 229.21 141.71 22954 6609 16345

Minor 35 356.01 152.50 203.51 16701 8356 8345Total 45 2487.29 1321.49 1165.70 206791 85078 121713

Note: Major projects include Ghod (main canal packages), Hatnur, Kal Amba, Manar, Neera LBC,Neera RBC and Khadakwasla. Medium projects include Panzra, Gharni and Katepurna. Criticalpackages of WUA works in Major and Medium schemes are given in Annexure IV C-3.

4.1.1.6 For Main Canal works, the packages where progress is below 70% or wherebalance expenditure is more than Rs.20 million are identified as critical packages whichneeds close monitoring. These packages are shown in Annexure IV A-3. Total number ofcritical packages is 11 (9 Major and 2 Medium). Contract cost of Main Canal works ofthese packages is Rs.1758.39 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.1058.22 million.Thus the balance cost is Rs.700.17 million.

4.1.2 Preparation and Finalization of Bids of Major and Medium IrrigationSchemes and Awards – Main Canal Works

4.1.2.1 As on 30th September 2013, 45 packages (34 for major projects and 11 formedium projects) were cleared by World Bank for award. One additional package forKatepurna project costing Rs.8.54 million is awarded during the period April – September2013. The target date to complete award of all the canal rehabilitation /modernisation works contracts was 30th September 2011.


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4.1.3 Physical and Financial Progress of Canal Works for Major andMedium Projects

A. Canal Works – Physical Progress

Table 4.1.1 : Canal Works – Physical Progress (As on 30.09.2013)

Sr.No.

Scheme Category/ Typeof Work

No. ofPack-ages

QuantityCompleted works as on

31.03.13 30.09.13 31.03.13% 30.09.13 %

A) Major Projects 34

1) Earthwork (TCM) 20115 21534 21694 107.06 107.85

2) Lining (TSQM) 4204.94 2839.03 2910.38 67.52 69.21

3) Structure (Nos.) 9472 5572 5924 58.83 62.54

B) Medium Projects 10

1) Earthwork (TCM) 3625 3575 3581 98.61 98.77

2) Lining (TSQM) 514.10 436.52 436.17 84.91 84.84

3) Structure (Nos.) 1552 1369 1364 88.21 87.89

C) Total (Major+Medium) 44

1) Earthwork (TCM) 23740 25109 25275 105.77 106.46

2) Lining (TSQM) 4719.03 3275.55 3346.55 69.41 70.92

3) Structure (Nos.) 11024 6941 7288 62.96 66.11

The scheme-wise details of physical progress are enclosed at Annexure IV.A-2.

4.1.3.1 Major Irrigation Schemes: During April 2013 to September 2013 the earthwork,lining and completed structures were TCM 160 (0.79%), TSQM 71.35 (1.69%) and 352Nos. (3.71%) respectively.

4.1.3.2 Medium Irrigation Schemes: During April 2013 to September 2013 earthwork 6TCM (0.16%) was executed. No lining and structures have been constructed during thisperiod. The cumulative progress of lining and structures is less than that reported inMarch 2013. This is due to wrong reporting by field officers.

Table 4.1.2 : Execution of works of Major and Medium Projects during Oct ‘12 toMar ‘13 and Apr ‘13 to Sept ‘13 & Cumulative ending Mar ‘13 and Sept ‘13

S.No. Item Unit

Executed during

Oct. 12 –Mar. 13

CumulativeendingMar. 13

Apr. 13 –Sept. 13

Cumulativeending Sept.

131 Earthwork TCM 261 25109 166 25275

2 Lining TSQM 81.55 3275.55 71 3346.55

3 Structures Nos. 169 6941 347 7288

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B. Canal Works – Financial Progress

Table 4.1.3 : Canal Works of Major and Medium Projects – Financial Progress(As on 30.09.2013)

(Rs. in million)

S.No.

IrrigationSchemes

No. ofPack-ages

ContractValue

Expenditure incurred to date

31.03.13 30.09.13 31.03.13%

30.09.13%

1 Major Schemes 34 5408.55 5317.23 5452.55 98.31 100.81

2 Medium Schemes 10 892.26 884.06 884.49 99.08 99.13

Total 44 6300.80 6201.29 6337.04 98.42 100.58

The Scheme-wise financial progress is given in Annexure IV.A-1.

4.1.3.4 The Target expenditure up to end of September 2013 as per revised target wasRs.6292 million whereas the actual expenditure incurred at the end of September 2013 isRs.6337.04 million which is 100.72% of targeted expenditure.

4.1.3.5 Major Irrigation Schemes: On rehabilitation of 9 nos. major schemes (34packages) financial progress during April 2013 to September 2013 is Rs.135.32 million(2.50% of contract value). The canal works of Neera LBC, Neera RBC and Khadakwaslamajor projects are not included under Main Canal works in MWSIP. These works areincluded under WUA works of these projects.

4.1.3.6 Medium Irrigation Schemes: For rehabilitation of 10 nos. medium schemes theexpenditure incurred during April 2013 to September 2013 is Rs.0.43 million (0.05% ofcontract value). The rehabilitation works of Kambli medium irrigation project are reportedunder WUA works as there is only one WUA under this project.

4.1.3.7 The expenditure on canal works incurred during October 2012 to March 2013was Rs.237.99 million, while expenditure incurred during April 2013 to September 2013 isRs.135.75 million which is 0.57 times of expenditure incurred during the period October2012 to March 2013 (which is normally 0.67 times every financial year as this is monsoonperiod). The actual cumulative expenditure (Rs.6337.04 million) is 100.72% of thetargeted (as per revised plan) expenditure of Rs.6292 million. Thus the progress isgood. However, it is necessary to do proper planning so that Main Canal works willbe completed in all respect within the extended period of two years i.e. up to March2014. Total expenditure to be incurred on Main Canal works, as per PP-R3 isRs.6591.97 million (Contract value of all the packages awarded so far is Rs.6300.80million). Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.254.93 million.

4.1.4 WUA level Works

4.1.4.1 Formation of Contract Management CommitteesIt is stated in QPR March 2010 that Contract Management Committees for WUA levelworks were formed in all the WUAs.


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4.1.4.2 Finalization and use of two model bid documentsTwo formats for model bid documents, one for Shopping and one for NationalCompetitive Bidding prepared by PPMU and cleared by World Bank in 2007-08 havebeen in use to invite bids for WUA works.

4.1.4.3 Award of bids for WUA level worksAs per data supplied by PPMU, WUA level works of 1498 packages (out of total 1505packages costing Rs.6686.43 million as per PP-R3) costing Rs.6940.28 million wereawarded up to September 2013, while at the end of March 2013, 1479 packages costingRs.6630.15 million were awarded. The target date to complete the award of all theWUA level works was 30th September 2011.

4.1.4.4 Physical Progress of WUA level works of Major, Medium andMinor Schemes

Table 4.1.4 : WUA Level Works – Physical Progress (As on 30.09.2013)

Item Quantity MajorSchemes

MediumSchemes

MinorSchemes Total

Earth work(TCM):

Total 11698 2317 5497 19513Completed 10106 2096 5233 17435% 86.38 90.47 95.19 89.35

Lining (TSQM):Total 3123 614 1738 5475Completed 1918 338 1338 3594% 61.43 55.05 76.97 65.65

Structures (Nos.):Total 70142 3660 9258 83060Completed 52110 2936 7995 63041% 74.29 80.22 86.36 75.90

Details of scheme wise physical progress of WUA level works are enclosed asAnnexure IV.C.

a) Major Schemes: On 12 major schemes, 10106 TCM (86.38%) earthwork, 1918TSQM (61.43%) lining and 52110 Nos. (74.29%) structures on the WUA level works werecompleted by September 2013.

b) Medium Scheme: On 11 medium schemes 2096 TCM (90.47%) earthwork isexecuted, 338 TSQM (55.05%) lining has been done and 2936 Nos. (80.22%) structuresfor the WUA level works have been completed by September 2013.

c) Minor Schemes: Till September 2013, work is reportedly completed or inprogress in 210 schemes. WUA level works of Kalwande minor project are notundertaken under MWSIP. And no physical progress is reported in Ratnapur minorproject. In remaining 210 schemes, 5233 TCM (95.19%) earthwork, 1338 TSQM(76.97%) lining and 7995 Nos. (86.36%) structures have been executed.

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e) Considering overall progress it is observed that the earthwork in some schemeswas at advanced stage but works of lining and structures were not commensurate withthe earthwork.

4.1.4.5 Financial Progress of WUA level works of Major, Medium and MinorSchemes

Table 4.1.5: WUA Level Works – Financial Progress(As on 30.09.2013)

Item Unit MajorSchemes

MediumSchemes

MinorSchemes Total

Latest cost as percontract (awarded) (Rs. million) 4450.08 732.70 1766.01 6948.82

Expenditure up to31/03/13

(Rs. million) 4597.88 571.60 1557.26 6726.74% w.r.t. latest Cost 103.32 78.01 88.18 96.80

Target Expenditureup to end ofSeptember’ 13 asper revised targets

(Rs. million) 4014 663 1670 6347

Details of scheme wise financial progress of WUA level works are enclosed asAnnexure IV.C.

a) Major Schemes: On major schemes, an expenditure of Rs.4597.88 million(103.32% of contract value) has been incurred ending September 2013.

b) Medium Schemes: On medium schemes, an expenditure of Rs.571.60 million(78.01% of contract value) has been incurred ending September 2013.

c) Minor Schemes: On minor schemes, an expenditure of Rs.1557.26 million(88.18% of contract value) has been incurred ending September 2013.d) Overall, on WUA works, an expenditure of Rs.6726.74 million (96.80% of contractvalue) has been incurred ending September 2013. The expenditure during October 2012to March 2013 was Rs.385.43 million and the expenditure during April 2013 to September2013 is Rs.1431.25 million. Thus, the expenditure is 3.71 times that in the previous periodof half year. The actual expenditure is 105.98% of the planned expenditure (revisedtarget) and 96.80% of latest cost. Thus the progress is good. However, it isnecessary to do proper planning so that WUA works will be completed in allrespect within the extended period of two years i.e. up to March 2014. Totalexpenditure to be incurred on WUA works, as per latest cost is Rs.6940.28 million.Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.213.54 million.

4.1.5 Physical Progress on Civil Works of Drainage Schemes(i) Drainage schemes previously sanctioned in R-4Under MWSIP, it is also proposed to take up drainage works in the command areas ofthe three major Irrigation schemes, Mula, Ghod and Kukadi where waterlogged andsaline area has been observed. Two types of drainage schemes, a) Renovation of OldDrainage Schemes (101 Nos.); and b) Construction of New Drainage Schemes (49 Nos.)were proposed as per Project Implementation Planning (PIP) for which a provision of


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Rs.92.35 million has been made under the project. It was informed by ExecutiveEngineer, DIRD, Pune that additional 3 packages for Survey of New Schemes are alsoproposed. Statement showing the position / status of drainage Schemes as sanctioned inPIP and as per actual planning is given below:

Statement showing the position / status of drainage schemesas sanctioned in PIP and as per actual planning

Sr.No.

Project As included in PIP As per actual planing (R-4)New Schemes Renovation of

CompletedDrainageScheme

New Schemes Renovation ofCompletedDrainageScheme

No. AmountRs. inmillion




1 Ghod 34 26.92 41 19.54 24 30.74 41 20.382 Kukadi 4 1.74 11 0.82 - - 11 1.453 Mula 11 19.60 49 23.73 1 2.24 33 18.05

Total 49 48.26 101 44.09 25 32.98 85 39.88

(ii) Drainage Schemes newly included in revised R-4

The following schemes in the command of Nira Left Bank Canal, Nira Right Bank Canaland Khadakwasla projects are incorporated in the revised Procurement plan approved inJune 2011.

(Amount in Rs. million)

Sr.No. Project

As per revised R-4 Actually implemented plan

NewSchemes

Renovation ofCompletedDrainageScheme

NewSchemes

Renovation ofCompletedDrainageScheme

No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount1 NLBC - - 22 15.08 1 5.81 25 16.712 NRBC 8 13.29 35 15.50 3 7.09 20 10.063 Khadakwasla 5 11.55 67 15.93 8 16.20 69 17.52

Total 13 24.84 124 46.51 12 29.10 114 44.29

Up to date Tender status of the schemes (as on 30.09.2013) which are included inR-4 procurement plan (A- Awarded, F- Floated, NF- Not Floated).

Sr.No. Project

Renovation of CompletedDrainage Schemes

Construction of NewDrainage schemes

A F NF A F NF1 Ghod 41 0 0 24 - 22 Kukadi 11 - - - - -3 Mula 33 0 0 1 - 13

Total 85 0 0 25 0 15

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Sr.No. ProjectRenovation of Completed

Drainage SchemesConstruction of NewDrainage schemes

A F NF A F NF1 NLBC 25 0 0 1 - -2 NRBC 20 0 0 3 - -3 Khadakwasla 69 0 0 8 - -

Total 114 0 0 12 - -

4.1.5.1 Status of Drainage SchemesConstruction of New Drainage Scheme– Out of 38 schemes, 33 schemes have beencompleted and handed over to WUAs, works are in progress in 4 schemes and for onescheme costing Rs.5 million work is yet to be awarded.

Renovation of Completed drainage schemes–

All the 199 schemes are completed and out of these 198 schemes have been handedover to WUAs.

Thus, out of total 237 works costing Rs.135.73 million, 232 works are completed, worksare in progress in 4 drainage schemes and for one scheme costing Rs.5 million work isyet to be awarded. 231 drainage schemes have been handed over to WUAs.

Beneficiary Contribution- Targeted beneficiary contribution is Rs.322 million (Rs.130million in cash and Rs.192 million in kind). As against this, beneficiary contribution ofRs.197 million (61%) is received which includes Rs.41 million in cash (32%) and Rs.156million in kind (81%).

Table 4.1.6 : Status of Drainage scheme (as on 30/9/2013)(Rs. in million)

Sr.No.

Name ofProject

Provision asper

ProcurementPlan R5

AwardedWorks

Worksunder

Procure-ment

No. ofCompleted Works

No. ofworks

HandedoverNo. Cost No. Cost No. Cost

A Works underRenovation

1 Ghod LBC &RBC

41 18.73 41 18.73 0 0 41 41

2 Kukadi 11 1.39 11 1.39 0 0 11 113 Mula 33 13.745 33 13.75 0 0 33 324 Nira RBC 20 9.46 20 9.46 0 0 20 205 Nira LBC 25 15.47 25 15.47 0 0 25 256 Khadakwasla 69 16.99 69 16.99 0 0 69 69

Total A 199 75.79 199 75.80 0 0 199 198B New Works1 Ghod 24 26.45 24 26.45 0 0 20 202 Mula 1 2.23 1 2.23 0 0 1 13 Nira RBC 3 4.88 3 4.88 0 0 3 34 Khadakwasla 8 15.75 8 15.75 0 0 8 85 Nira LBC 2 10.63 1 5.63 1 5 1 1

Total B 38 59.94 37 54.94 1 5.00 33 33Total (A+B) 237 135.73 236 130.74 1 5.00 232 231


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4.1.5.2 Approval to MOUThe Govt. has directed that draft of the MOU to be executed with WUA to be finalised atthe Director IRD level. Accordingly the MOUs are being executed in the approved format.

4.1.5.3 Purchase of equipmentThe process of purchasing equipments amounting to Rs.4.46 million as included in R-4 isin progress.

4.1.5.4 Renovation of Laboratory Building at NagpurThe proposal of renovation of Soil laboratory building at Nagpur is included in R-4. Theplans & estimates of this work is submitted to WALMI, Aurangabad on 12.8.2011 foraccording necessary technical sanction.

4.1.6 Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)4.1.6.1 Introduction:

The rehabilitation and modernization of 235 irrigation schemes (12 major, 11 medium and212 minor) proposed under the project would redress the identified deficiencies throughexecution of requisite design standards and specifications in 2363 works i.e., 77 nos.Main Canal, Branch and distributary works; 1505 nos. WUAs works; 327 nos. dam safetyworks; 237 nos. drainage schemes and 217 nos. other than Participatory Rehabilitationworks.

4.1.6.2 Quality Control Establishment and Capacity Building(i) StaffingIn Quality Control Circle, Pune, there are 109 vacancies (27.74%), in Quality ControlCircle Aurangabad there are 37 vacancies (22.29%) and in Quality Control Circle, Nagpurthere are 103 vacancies (38.43%). Thus total no. of vacancies in the three QualityControl Circles is 249 (30.11%).

Table 4.1.7 : Status of Establishment in Quality Control Circles

S.No.

Particulars ofPosts

Number of PostsPune QCC Aurangabad QCC Nagpur QCC

Sancti-oned Filled Vacant Sancti-

oned Filled Vacant Sancti-oned Filled Vacant

1. SuperintendingEngineer 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0

2. ExecutiveEngineers 6 5 1 2 2 0 5 5 0

3AE-I/SDE/SDO/Junior/SectionalEngineers/AE-II

155 108 47 64 51 13 108 64 44

4. TechnicalAssistants 63 54 9 27 19 8 42 20 22

5. Lab. Assistants 63 48 15 27 18 9 42 25 17

6. Lab. Attendants 105 68 37 45 38 7 70 50 20Total 393 284 109 166 129 37 268 165 103


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(ii) Work-loadDue to acceleration of works as per revised PIP, the workload has increasedconsiderably. As mentioned in 4.1.6.1, the rehabilitation and modernization of 235irrigation schemes (12 major, 11 medium and 212 minor) proposed under the projectenvisage execution of total 2363 works. At present Canal Rehabilitation works are inprogress in 42 schemes (9 Major, 2 Medium and 31 Minor) and Dam Safety works are inprogress on 29 dams in 26 schemes. Number of sanctioned posts of Quality ControlCircle, Nagpur is increased from 228 to 268. But filling of vacant field level posts is notseen. To ensure effective quality control, filling of field level staff for QC Circle needs tobe considered.

(iii) The TaskIt is expected that O.K. Cards are required to be issued by the Quality Control before startof work. The work samples collected from work sites are required to be tested forqualitative execution of work. This is very important as completed works are to behanded over to WUAs/CLAs/DLAs/PLAs as per MWSIP mandate. It is quite necessary toensure about the acceptable quality standards and about the contract technicalspecifications for all the works.

Thus action about filling vacant posts or some other alternative arrangement is required.Timely review of work load and sanctioned posts is also necessary.

(iv) Training and Workshop for Quality ControlAs a part of capacity building of Water Resources Department following activities havebeen undertaken:

(a) Training courses for 6 batches for 149 Officers were conducted at NCCBM,Ballabhgarh on Construction of canal and canal structures prior to March 2008.

(b) 9 Batches for on Job training courses on QC/QA for 516 participants wereconducted at regional level in August 2009.

(c) 3 Courses on Canal construction and canal structures have been organized for 90Engineers during the year 2006.

(d) Up-gradation of the infrastructure facilities of MERI, META, CDO, DIRD taken up.

(e) One Workshop on Construction and Quality Control was organised at QualityControl Circle, Pune for Kukdi project prior to September 2008.

(f) Some workshops on Quality Control had been organised at regional level underguidance of World Bank experts.

(v) Refresher Technical SessionsThe World Bank Mission has conducted 4 refresher technical sessions during the period28th April to 10th May, 2010 at Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik and Pune. In this coursespecific guidance was provided to the engineers and contractors about shortcomingsobserved during the field visits.

It is very essentially required to have much more training programmes and workshops.This will definitely help for enhancement of quality of works.


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4.1.6.3 Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procurement of – Civil Works,Goods & Equipment and Consultancies

(i) Procurement of Civil Works: There were in all 9 packages costing Rs.12.17million mainly relating to renovation of main and supporting laboratories. Out of these 9packages, 8 packages costing Rs.10.74 million have been completed before September2009. The status is same as on 30th September 2013.

(ii) Procurement of Goods and Equipments: Two packages costing Rs.14.804million for the procurement of testing equipments were completed in Aug. 2007.Procurement of schedule No. VIII in original procurement which was not completed as thesupplier failed to supply the material.

(iii) Procurement of Consultancies: The quality management system consists ofquality planning, quality control, quality assurance, quality audit and improvement. Basicsupervision of quality control and quality assurance of all the MWSIP works is being doneby the field officers of Construction Wing as well as Quality Control Wing andImplementing Agencies i.e., Contractors.

However, as a management tool, to monitor and evaluate the quality of constructionduring various stages of execution of works, A third party Quality Control and QualityAssurance Audit for Marathwada + Vidarbh Region was awarded in August 2009. Theconsultancy for Pune and Konkan region is also awarded.

4.1.6.4 Progress of works:Table 4.1.8 : Works Referred to Quality Control Circles

Sl.No.

ActivityQCC Pune QCC Aurangabad QCC Nagpur

Scheme

Package Result Sche

mePackage Result Sche

mePacka

ge Result

(a) Canal Works 5 8 Satisfactory for7 packages 3 6 Satisfactory - 5 Satisfactory

(b) WUA Works 55 434 Satisfactory for224 packages

5 14 Satisfactory - 12 Satisfactory

(c) Dam SafetyWorks 46 48

Satisfactory for33 packages 3 3

Satisfactory - 8 Satisfactory

Total 106 490 11 23 12 25 -

QCC Aurangabad & QCC Nagpur have given information of works referred only duringlast six month period.

(i) Comments

(a) Test results of Samples: There is no description from QCC Circles regardingtest result of samples referred and collected from various work sites of schemes andtherefore nothing can be said specific regarding quality control and quality assurance.However, the results/outcome of schemes and packages referred to Quality ControlCircles for OK Card Issuance, Concrete Mix, Compaction and Overall Quality is as under:


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(1) Quality Control Circle, Pune

Sr.No. Activity

No. ofschem

es

No. ofpackages

Results OverallO.K. cardissuance

ConcreteMix Compaction Quality

(a) Canalworks

5 8 Some- 6 Some- 6 Satisfactory inall 8 packages

Satisfactory in7 packages

Unsatisfactoryin 1 package

(b) WUAworks

55 434 Some- 117 Some-134 Satisfactory in235 packages


Unsatisfactoryin 199packages


(c) DamSafetyWorks

46 48 Some- 44 Some- 25 Satisfactory in27 packages



Unsatisfactoryin 15 packages

(2) Quality Control Circle Aurangabad (Works referred during 1-4-2013 to30-9-2013)

Sr.No. Activity

No. ofscheme

s

No. ofpackages



(a) Canal works 3 6 All- 6 All- 6 ----- Satisfactory inall 6 packages

(b) WUA works 5 14 All- 14 Some-9 Satisfactoryin all 14packages

Satisfactory inall 14 packages

(c) Dam SafetyWorks

3 3 All- 3 All- 3 Satisfactoryin all 3packages


(3) Quality Control Circle Nagpur (Works referred during 1-4-2013 to30-9-2013)

Sr.No. Activity

No. ofscheme

s

No. ofpackage

s



(a) Canal works

12

5 All- 5 All- 5 Satisfactory inall 5 packages


(b) WUA works 12 All- 12 All- 12 Satisfactory inall 12 packages


(c) Dam SafetyWorks

8 All- 8 All- 7 Satisfactory inall 8 packages



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(b) It seems that inspection notes by QCC are regularly issued. As said above,following of the instructions of QCC by field officers is very much essential.

4.1.6.5 Suggestions

(i) The progress report about the following of suggestions of QCC by field officers isessentially required. If the status is not satisfactory, then corrective action becomesmandatory.

(ii) Generally it is observed that no registers of test results and other essentialinformation of work (Approved design, drawing etc.) are kept at site. This must beavoided

(iii) In the previous Monitoring Reports it was also suggested to have arrangementsfor quality control tests at site. Latest position about this has not been informed. Assuredquality of work is essential.

4.1.7 Overall Progress in Procurement of Civil Works for ParticipatoryRehabilitation & Modernisation:

4.1.7.1 In all, 45 packages for main canal works and 1498 packages for WUA works formajor, medium and minor schemes, 8 nos. QCC works and 236 works of drainageschemes costing together Rs.13136.09 million were awarded by the end of September2013 (as per data supplied by PPMU and data collected from field officers).

4.1.7.2 As on 30th Sept. 2013, the work was in progress on 12 major, 11 medium (theworks on all major and medium schemes have started) and 207 minor schemes.

Table 4.1.9 : Component-wise Status of Procurement ofCivil works up to 30th September 2013

(Rs. in million)

Sl.No. Items

PackagesTotal packages Awarded Balance

Nos. Cost Nos. Cost Nos. CostA. Position up to March 2013

1 Canal Works 77 6502.98 44 6300.76 33 202.222 QCC 9 12.17 8 10.74 1 1.433 WUA Works 1505 6686.43 1499 6693.86 6 -----4 Drainage schemes 237 135.73 236 130.73 1 5.00

Total 1828 13337.31 1787 13136.09 41 208.65B. Position up to September 2013

1 Canal Works 77 6502.98 44 6300.80 33 202.182 QCC 9 12.17 8 10.74 1 1.433 WUA Works 1505 6686.43 1499 6697.05 6 -----4 Drainage schemes 237 135.73 236 130.73 1 5.00

Total 1828 13337.31 1787 13139.32 41 208.61Source: Data supplied by PPMU.


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4.1.7.3 As per revised procurement plan (R-5) an estimated provision of Rs.6502.98million for 77 packages of main canal, branches, distributaries and provision of Rs.12.17million for 9 packages of QCC has been made. Similarly a provision of Rs.6686.43 millionfor 1505 packages for WUAs works and provision of Rs.135.73 million for 237 packagesof drainage schemes has been made.

4.1.7.4 The cost of total 1828 packages of civil works of canal (including QCC), WUA anddrainage schemes is revised to Rs.13337.31 million as per status report (January 2013).Procurement of 44 canal works, 8 QCC works, 1499 WUA works and 236 drainageschemes works, total amounting Rs.13139.32 million has been completed endingSeptember 2013.

4.1.7.5 Under MWSIP, it is expected that rectification of field channel would bedone by farmers themselves. Though, some of the farmers take up these works asper the need, it is necessary to complete these works for the scheme as a whole asper the design to realise full benefits of the MWSIP works carried out. Hence, thesame should be taken care of under suitably placed, centrally sponsored CADscheme or other development project funding.

4.1.8 Overall Progress in Procurement of Goods & Equipments forParticipatory Rehabilitation & Modernisation:

4.1.8.1 Combined provision for sub-components B-1 & B-2 is included under the sub-component B-2.

4.1.9 Overall Progress in Consultancies for ParticipatoryRehabilitation & Modernisation:

4.1.9.1 No Provision

4.1.10 Overall Financial Progress of Participatory Rehabilitation& Modernisation (B-1)

Table 4.1.10 : Expenditure of Participatory Rehabilitation& Modernization of Schemes (up to September 2013)

(Rs. in million)

Positionas on

Base costwith Govt.

staff

Revisedcost

TargetedExpendit

ure asper

RevisedPlan

ActualExpenditu

re

% ofActual

Expenditure toBasecost

% ofActual

Expenditure to

revisedcost

% of ActualExpenditure to

TargetedExpenditure

31 March2013 12278.14 15158.73 12941 12229.28 99.60 80.67 94.50

30 Sept.2013 12278.14 15158.73 14050 12601.62 102.63 83.13 89.69

4.1.10.2 While the expenditure incurred during October 2012 to March 2013 wasRs.852.27 million, the expenditure incurred during April 2013 to September 2013 wasRs.372.34 million. The cumulative expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under this


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sub-component was Rs.12601.62 million which is 102.63% of original base cost ofRs.12278.14 million and 83.13% of revised cost of Rs.15158.73 million. Against thetargeted (as per revised plan) expenditure of Rs.14050 million, expenditure up to 30th

September 2013 was 89.69%. The total expenditure to be incurred on this subcomponent as per revised cost is Rs.15158.73 million. Thus the balance expenditure isRs.2557.11 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised costfrom Rs.15158.73 million to Rs.14312.68 million. Compared to this revisedcost the expenditure is 88% and the balance cost is Rs.1711.06 million.Considering the balance cost of the sub-component, it needs specialattention.

4.1.10.3 The progress of expenditure from initiation of the project till September 2013 vs.planned is depicted in the Chart below:

4.2 DAM SAFETY WORKS (Sub-Component B-2)

4.2.1 Establishing Dam Safety Review Panel (DSRPs)4.2.1.1 Remedial measures are to be carried out on all the dams under MWSIP. Thedams in some schemes are suffering from serious and complex problems and are havingdistress problems of general nature. In view of such a large number of dams (in all 291)required to be reviewed by DSRPs, for speedy finalization of remedial measuresincluding modernization of electrical/mechanical fixtures and instrumentation, Govt ofMaharashtra has constituted 3 Dam Safety Review Panels to cover the dams in variousregions as follows:

Table 4.2.1 : Coverage of regions under DSRP

Sl. No. DSRP Basin Region

1 DSRP – I Godavari Nagpur and Amravati

2 DSRP – II Godavari and Tapi Aurangabad and Nashik

3 DSRP – III Krishna and West Flowing Pune and Konkan


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4.2.2 Dam Safety works4.2.2.1 For sustainability of delivery system, it is necessary that the head works of theseschemes are also in good state of health. Hence it was proposed to carry out the requiredrepairs of 291 dams, (including dam safety of 5 nos. of additional dams at Pench 1 no.,Kukadi 3 and 1 no. Kal - Amba irrigation schemes over and above 286 nos. schemes).4.2.2.2 After review from time to time, dam safety works of 10 dams were deleted fromthis sub-component due to various reasons such as (i) Dam safety works recommendedby DSRP involved total reconstruction of dam (Kal Project – Nagothane weir, Yerawaguminor project). (ii) No provision under original project implementation plan for dam safetyworks (Kukadi Project – Pimpalgaon Joge dam, Chargad minor project). (iii) Works werein progress through Tapi Irrigation Development Corporation (Hadgaon No.1 & Dasanaminor projects). (iv) Scheme entirely deleted from MWSIP at MTR stage (Terna Mediumproject). (v) No progress till the WB Review Mission in June 2012 and can’t be completedwithin the project period left (Kal Project – Dolwahal weir, Awasare M.I. & Amboli M.I.projects).

4.2.2.3 At present dam safety works of 281 dams (278 schemes) are to be implemented.Out of these 281 dams, certain dams viz., Ghod dam under Ghod Project, Manikdoh andYedgaon dams under Kukadi Project, involve major dam safety works such asconstruction of additional spillway, leakage treatment involving grouting on a huge scale,increasing spillway capacity. These measures are yet to be finalised and may involveland acquisition and resettlement issues. As such these works can’t be completed withinthe project period. Moreover these works require additional financing (about Rs.3550million). Hence such packages are deleted in procurement plan PP R-5.

4.2.2.4 Dam Safety works of 245 dams in 245 schemes are physically completed. Statusof Dam Safety works (as on 30.09.2013) is given in Annexure IV.A-4. Contract cost ofDam Safety works of these schemes is Rs.1090.08 million while expenditure incurred isRs.1057.38 million. Out of the remaining 36 dams (in 33 schemes), 29 dams (in 26schemes) are planned to be completed by March 2014. In these 29 dams 67% work hasbeen completed. Contract cost of Dam Safety works of these schemes is Rs.680.32million while expenditure incurred is Rs.369.10 million. Thus the balance cost(considering contract cost) is Rs.311.22 million.

4.2.2.5 In remaining 7 dams works are either terminated or contracts are not awardedand currently not under implementation. Hence these works may not be completed withinproject period. Contract cost of Dam Safety works of these schemes is Rs.21.24 millionwhile expenditure incurred is Rs.3.01 million. Thus the balance cost is Rs.18.23 million.

4.2.2.6 The schemes where progress is below 70% or where balance expenditure ismore than Rs.10 million for Major and Medium projects and Rs.3 million for Minorprojects, and the 7 schemes in which contracts are terminated are identified as criticalschemes which needs close monitoring. These schemes are shown in Annexure IV B-3.Total number of critical schemes is 28 (1 Major, 1 Medium and 26 Minor). Contract costof Dam Safety works of these schemes is Rs.364.98 million while expenditure incurred isRs.47.32 million. Thus the balance cost is Rs.317.66 million.


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A. Physical Progress – Dam Safety

Table 4.2.2 : Sub-Component wise Physical progress

S.No.

Component/Sub-Component

Half Year Ending StatusUp to March 2013 Up to September 2013

1 Establishing DSRPs

3 DSRPs are established.Recommendations are finalized for281 dams of 278 schemes. Undercivil works 291 packages costingRs.1713.25 million are awarded.

3 DSRPs are established.Recommendations are finalized for281 dams of 278 schemes. Undercivil works 306 packages costingRs.1772.64 million are awarded.

2Submission oftechnical memo-random to DSRPs

Technical memorandum of alldams submitted to DSRPs.

Technical memorandum of all damssubmitted to DSRPs.

3Finalisation ofestimates of damsafety works

Estimates of 281 dams preparedafter receipt of DSRPs recom-mendations. Bid documents areprepared for all these dams and allthese bids are invited.

Estimates of 281 dams preparedafter receipt of DSRPs recom-mendations. Bid documents areprepared for all these dams and allthese bids are invited.

4 Award of bids 291 bids costing Rs.1713.25million are awarded.

306 bids costing Rs.1772.64 millionare awarded.

5 Execution of civilworks

Dam safety works of 234 dams in234 schemes are physicallycompleted.

Dam safety works of 245 dams in245 schemes are physicallycompleted.

4.2.2.5 Procurement of Civil Works pertaining to Dam Safety Works: Under MWSIP284 packages costing Rs.1917.92 million for Civil works under Dam Safety componentwere proposed, which were to be finalized after clearance from Dam Safety ReviewPanels (DSRPs). Now as per PP-R5 327 packages costing Rs.1927.90 million areproposed. At present dam safety works of 281 dams of 278 schemes are proposed to beimplemented. Remedial measures for all these dams are finalised. The standard biddingdocument has been cleared by World Bank and bid documents for packages areprepared. Up to September 2013, 306 packages of dam safety works costing Rs.1772.44million were awarded. The target date to award all the dam safety works was 30th Sept2011. As there was delay in initiation of dam safety works, therefore, the work ofremedial measures of dams will have to be executed within a very tight time schedule.

4.2.3 Physical and Financial Progress of Dam Safety Works (Civil Works)

A. Dam Safety Works – Physical Progress of reported packages

Table 4.2.3 : Dam Safety Works – Physical Progress (As on 30.09.2013)

Sl.No


No. ofPack-ages


31.03.13 30.09.13 31.03.13%

30.09.13%

A) Major Projects 171) Earthwork (Cum) 3,47,434 3,23,802 3,66,079 93 1052) Concrete (Cum) 32,479 17,101 17,113 53 533) Relief wells (Nos.) 111 74 74 67 67


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Sl.No


No. ofPack-ages


31.03.13 30.09.13 31.03.13%

30.09.13%

4) Pitching (Cum) 14,539 7,474 7,474 51 515) Rock toe (Cum) 520 280 280 54 546) Masonry (Cum) 0 0 0 0 0

B) Medium Projects 131) Earthwork (Cum) 3,37,583 3,17,773 3,52,158 94 1042) Concrete (Cum) 36,674 30,044 33,996 82 933) Relief wells (Nos.) 4 4 4 100 1004) Pitching (Cum) 44,885 10,240 16,183 23 365) Rock toe (Cum) 15,508 5,250 15,508 34 1006) Masonry (Cum) 0 0 0 0 0

C) Minor Projects 2601) Earthwork (Cum) 21,71,118 17,59,173 19,26,345 81 892) Concrete (Cum) 92,260 73,030 77,674 79 843) Relief wells (Nos.) 1,158 436 541 38 474) Pitching (Cum) 4,46,140 3,42,365 3,42,365 77 775) Rock toe (Cum) 20,263 20,878 20,878 103 1036) Masonry (Cum) 1,987 1,410 1,410 71 71

D) Total (Maj + Med+ Minor) 2901) Earthwork (Cum) 28,56,135 24,00,748 26,44,581 84 932) Concrete (Cum) 1,61,413 1,20,176 1,28,782 74 803) Relief wells (Nos.) 1,273 514 619 40 494) Pitching (Cum) 5,05,564 3,60,079 3,66,022 71 725) Rock toe (Cum) 36,291 26,408 36,665 73 1016) Masonry (Cum) 1,987 1.410 1,410 71 71

The scheme-wise details of physical progress are enclosed at Annexure IV.B-2

4.2.3.1 The progress of the dam safety works got momentum after March 2009. It isnecessary to do proper planning so that Dam Safety works will be completed in allrespect within the extended period of two years i.e. up to March 2014.

B. Financial Progress of Dam Safety works (Civil works) of reported packages

Table 4.2.4 : Dam Safety Civil Works – Financial Progress(As on 30.09.2013)

(Rs. in million)

Sl.No. Irrigation Schemes

No. ofPack-ages

ContractValue

Expenditure incurred to date

31.03.13 30.09.13 31.03.13 % 30.09.13 %

1 Major Schemes 17 447.92 300.46 346.64 67.08 77.392 Medium Schemes 13 425.45 250.67 280.16 58.92 65.853 Minor Schemes 260 966.24 738.39 802.69 76.42 83.07

Total 290 1839.60 1461.28* 1617.98* 79.43 87.95

* The amount is taken as per FMR.


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Details of scheme wise financial progress of Dam Safety works (civil works) are enclosedas Annexure IV.B-1.

a) Major Schemes: On major schemes, an expenditure of Rs.46.18 million (10.31%of contract value) has been incurred during April 2013 to September 2013.

b) Medium Schemes: On medium schemes, an expenditure of Rs.29.49 million(6.93% of contract value) has been incurred during April 2013 to September 2013.

c) Minor Schemes: On minor schemes, an expenditure of Rs.64.30 million (6.65% ofcontract value) has been incurred during April 2013 to September 2013.

Overall, on Dam Safety works, an expenditure of Rs.1617.98 million (87.95% of contractvalue) has been incurred ending September 2013. The expenditure was Rs.1461.28million up to March 2013 and the expenditure during April 2013 to September 2013 wasRs.156.70 million. The cumulative Expenditure up to September 2013 is Rs.1617.98million as against provision of Rs.1102.10 million (Base cost with Govt. staff cost). Therevised base cost is enhanced to Rs.2166.69 million. The expenditure incurred is 74.68%of the revised base cost. Against the targeted expenditure of Rs.1856.89 million (asper revised plan) the expenditure up to September 2013 is 87.13%. So it isnecessary to do proper planning so that all the works under this sub-componentwill be completed in all respect within the extended period of two years i.e., up toMarch 2014. Total expenditure to be incurred on this sub-component as per revisedcost is Rs.2166.69 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.548.71 million. It isbeing proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.2166.69 millionto Rs.1810.63 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 89%and the balance cost is Rs.192.65 million. Considering the balance cost ofthe sub-component, it needs special attention.

4.2.4 Progress on Goods & Equipments and Consultancies

4.2.4.1 Procurement of Goods & Equipments: Combined provision for sub-components B-1 & B-2 is included under the sub-component B-2. As per revisedProcurement Plan PP-R5, there is provision of 9 packages costing Rs.43.16 million.Procurement is completed for 8 packages costing Rs.41.29 million. Procurement is yetbalance for only 1 package costing Rs.1.87 millions.

Table 4.2.5: Status of Procurement of Goods and Equipmentsas on March 2013 and September 2013

(Rs. in million)

Position as onTotal Packages Packages for which

award completed/cleared Balance

Nos. Cost Nos. Cost Nos. Cost31 March 2013 9 43.16 8 41.29 1 1.87

30 September 2013 9 43.16 8 41.29 1 1.87

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consultants for Construction Supervision of Participatory Rehabilitation andModernization works and Dam Safety works. As per PP-R3, these packages are deleted.Three DSRPs are appointed for speedy finalization of remedial measures for dam safetyworks. Earlier extension was given for these DSRPs up to December 2010 and thenfurther extension is granted till Project completion. The engagement of three DSRPs fortechnical assistance is reported separately as per approved TOR of the World Bank.

In addition to above in the Revised Procurement Plan R5, there is provision for 3consultancies for Participatory Modernization costing Rs.95.67 million. Out of these, twoconsultancies costing Rs.56.85 million are awarded. Procurement of one consultancycosting Rs.38.82 million is balance.

4.2.5 Dam Safety Works (Overall) - Financial Progress

Table 4.2.6 : Financial Progress on Dam Safety Works(up to September 2013)

(Rs. in million)

Positionas on

Base costwith Govt.

staff

Revisedcost

TargetedExpendit

ure asper

RevisedPlan

ActualExpenditu

re

% ofActual

Expenditure toBasecost

% ofActual

Expenditure to

revisedcost

% of ActualExpenditure to

TargetedExpenditure

31 March2013 1102.10 2166.69 1547.08 1461.28 132.59 67.44 94.45

30 Sept.2013 1102.10 2166.69 1856.89 1617.98 146.81 74.68 87.13

4.2.5.1 The expenditure incurred on dam safety works component during October 2012 toMarch 2013 was Rs.381.58 million, while expenditure incurred during April 2013 toSeptember 2013 is Rs.156.70 million. The cumulative expenditure as on 30th September2013 under this sub-component was Rs.1617.98 million which is 146.81% of base cost ofRs.1102.10 million and 74.68% of revised cost of Rs.2166.69 million. Against thetargeted (as per revised plan) expenditure of Rs.1856.89 million, expenditure up to 30th

September 2013 was 87.13%. The total expenditure to be incurred on this subcomponent as per revised cost is Rs.2166.69 million. Thus the balance expenditureis Rs.548.71 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised costfrom Rs.2166.69 million to Rs.1810.63 million. Compared to this revised costthe expenditure is 89% and the balance cost is Rs.192.65 million.Considering the balance cost of the sub-component, it needs specialattention.

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4.3 FORMATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & WATER SUPPLY TO WUA(Sub-Component B-3)

4.3.1 WUA Formation (Delineation, Election & Registration)

4.3.1.1 The formation of Water User Associations (WUAs) at different levels (Minor level,Distributory level, Canal level and Project level) and irrigation management transfer tothem is the central objective of the MWSIP to improve upon the irrigation systemoperation & maintenance and agricultural productivity. Table 4.3.1 below provides therelative position of number of these WUOs1 to be formed, already formed and yet to beformed as on 31.03.13 and 30.09.13.

(i) Out of 235 selected MWSIP schemes under implementation for rehabilitation ofcanal systems the target of total number of WUO to be formed by September2013 was 1708 WUOs (1509 WUA at minor level, 121 DLA at distributory level, 34CLA at canal level and 44 PLA at project level). The WUO formed as on date i.e.30 September 2013 were 1678 (1508 WUA at minor level, 99 DLA at distributorylevel, 30 CLA at canal level and 41 PLA at project level).

(ii) The field verification visits for 13th MR were conducted for 11 WUAs by M&EConsultants, which were selected in five projects approved by the PPMU. Thedetail field notes are enclosed as Appendix-I. Total 11 WUAs were visited - six inMula Major Project in District Ahmednagar, two from Mangi Medium IrrigationProject in district Solapur and three from Minor Irrigation Projects namely Adol(Washim district), Bharaj (Jalna district) and Wahi (Bandhara district). Therespective WUA are Hanuman WUA-11, Yashwant WUA-14, Madhav Baba WUA-48, Shri Dutt WUA-63, Shri Muktipur WUA-123 and Swami Samarath WUA-257from Mula. The WUAs from Mangi medium project are Sangmeshwar WUA-2 and

1 Water User Organizations (WUOs) include WUA, DLA, CLA and PLA with WUA as the basic unit at theprimary minor level.


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Adinath WUA-7. The other three Minor Projects are Murdeshwar WUA-1 (RBC),Shamgirbaba WUA-1 and Wahi Project WUA-1 visited respectively.

(iii) In accordance with observations of World Bank Implementation, Review andSupport Mission during June 11-27, 2012 more emphasis is given to qualitymonitoring on WUA training component, on the spot interview of farmers/WUAmembers during field verification visits by external M&E experts team and WUAperformance grading assessment was undertaken for twelfth and now for thisthirteenth report is also carried out and presented the same in subsequentparagraphs.

Table 4.3.1 : Status of Formation of WUOs (As on 31 March 2013 and 30 September 2013)

A. Status as on 31 March 2013

Project No. ofScheme CCA ha Total No. of WUO Target to

be formed No. of WUO Formed Balance No. of WUO to beformed

WUA DLA CLA PLA WUA DLA CLA PLA WUA DLA CLA PLAMajor 12 473,771 1085 132 24 9 1085 112 21 6 0 20 3 3Medium 11 54,686 150 7 6 10 149 7 6 10 1 0 0 0Minor 213 117,229 277 0 3 28 277 0 3 28 0 0 0 0

Total 236 645,686 1,512 139 33 47 1,511 119 30 44 1 20 3 3

% to Total 99.9 85.6 90.9 93.6 0.1 14.4 9.1 6.4

B. Status as on 30 September 2013

Project No. ofScheme CCA ha Total No. of WUO Target to

be formed No. of WUO Formed Balance No. of WUO to beformed

WUA DLA CLA PLA WUA DLA CLA PLA WUA DLA CLA PLAMajor 12 473,771 1083 114 23 8 1083 92 19 6 0 22 4 2Medium 11 54,685 150 7 7 9 149 7 7 9 1 0 0 0Minor 212 117,147 276 0 4 27 276 0 4 26 0 0 0 1

Total 235 645,604 1,509 121 34 44 1,508 99 30 41 1 22 4 3% to Total 99.9 81.8 88.2 93.2 0.1 18.2 11.8 6.8

Note : No new WUOs were formed during reporting period i.e. between March 2013 and September 2013a The PLAs yet to be formed in the following 3 schemes - PPMU should direct the concerned.

In all PLA reduced to 44 from 47, since Kukadi (Major) is covering only a part of the command under MWSIP it is not proposednow. In Krishna canal (Medium) and Atapadi (Minor of Sangli district) instead of PLA, CLA is proposed and formed.

1 Major CE NMR Nasik CADA Nsk Mula 12 Major CE WR A'bad NIC Nanded Manar 13 Minor CE WR Pune PIC Pune Banganga 1

b4 CLAs yet to be formed from Mjaor Irrigataion Projects and are as below. Krishna canal reported that CLA is formedagainst PLA, hence increased to 34 from 33.

1 Major CE WR A'bad NIC Nanded Manar 12 Major CE WR Pune PIC Pune Neera L.B.C 13 Major CE WR Pune PIC Pune Neera R.B.C 14 Major CE WR Pune PIC Pune Khadakwasla 1

c 22 DLAs are yet to be formed from 4 Major Projects and are as belowIn Hatnur against 9 reported with 32 and simliarly in Pench against 26 reported with 22 only the same has been reconciled now.Hence target DLA reduced to 121 from 139

1 Major CE WR Pune PIC Pune Neera L.B.C 82 Major CE WR Pune PIC Pune Neera R.B.C 123 Major CE WR Pune PIC Pune Khadakwasla 2

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The Graphs on different aspects have been prepared and attached with relevantparagraphs. The scheme wise data for the above table 4.3.1 as on 30 September 2013 ispresented at Annexure IV-D-1 to IV-D-5.

Note:

Decrease in targeted WUAs from 1512 to 1509 and as well formation from 1511 to1508 i.e. difference of 3 WUAs.

1. During the 12 MR it is inclusive of one Minor Scheme i.e. Amobil from KIC Ratnagiri isnow deleted from MWSIP. Hence the number of schemes also reduced to 235 from 236.

2. In major projects Upper Pus and Khadakwasla, one WUA each was additionally reportedduring 12 MR was now reconciled.

Decrease in targeted DLAs from 139 to 121 (Difference of 18 DLA) and as wellformation from 119 to 99 (Difference of 20 DLA)

1. During the 12 MR , In Pench Major it was reported that only 22 is to be formed againsttargeted 26, which was reconciled .

2. In major projects Hatnur, against only 9 DLA showed as 22 (to cater 56 WUAs). Hence 22-4=18 difference was now reconciled.

3. With respect to formation, 2 DLAs from Khadakwasla was reported as formed during 12MR but it is not as per PPMU. Hence the same was reconciled.

Decrease in targeted PLAs from 47 to 44 and as well formation from 44 from 41(Difference of 3 PLA)

1. In Kukadi major project, the PLA was now dropped since only a part of command area iscovered under MWSIP.

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4.3.1.2 As on 30 September, 2013, the percentage WUO formed of targeted WUOsare about WUA 99.9%, DLA 81.8%, CLA 88.2% and PLA 93.2%. One WUA(m), 22 DLA,4 CLA and 3 PLA ( total 30 WUOs) were still to be formed as on 30 September, 2013.On formation of WUA under MMISF Act (2005), the copies of the Act, Rules, OperationManual and general rules and regulation documents are still not provided uniformly byWRD to all WUAs as noticed in the field, causing lack of prescribed records not fullyavailable with the WUA functionaries. M&E agency have reconciled the information as perPPMU status report for the current period.

4.3.1.3 Out of 235 schemes now under implementation for rehabilitation, 1508 WUA(m) have been formed. Managing Committee members almost 70% males and 30%females have been mostly unanimously elected unopposed as per provisions of MMISFAct, 2005. It was reported during field visits that most of the initial elections wereunopposed. The Sub-committees of WUA as required to be formed on all WUAs underrules have not yet been adequately formed.


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4.3.1.4 Formation of different level of WUAs (1 WUA, 22 DLA, 4 CLA and 3 PLA) is pending,some due to litigation, local conflict or pending decision of competent authority. Thebalance 30 WUOs need to be constituted on resolving various issues on priority. As perthe information made available, the numbers of WUOs which are due for second termelection on completion of 6 years terms are 1459 (87% of total 1678 WUOs). Of which,completed in 370 WUOs(25%), re-election in process for 942 WUOs (65%) and inbalance 147 WUOs (10%) it is yet to be started.

4.3.1.5 The relevant data on WUAs have been analysed for different parameters insubsequent paragraphs and duly presented in time series as well as wherever possibleon regional scale in tabular/graphical shape respectively.

4.3.2 Capacity Building of WUAs

4.3.2.1 Training

(i) The training programme comprises initial training and refresher trainings.Procedurally, Training of Trainers (TOT) is organised by WALMI, Aurangabad and these“Trainers” from WRD will further conduct initial and refresher training courses toMembers/Directors of MC of all WUA in their jurisdiction. The position with respect todifferent trainings is summarised in Table 4.3.2.

Table 4.3.2 : Training of WUA(m) Members

Sr. No. Item Unit Major Medium Minor TotalA. Status as on 31 March 2013No. of WUA (m) Formed No. 1,085 149 277 1511No. of WUAs of which Training Completed

a) Initial Trainings No. 1017 133 216 1366b) First Refresher Trainings No. 757 77 141 975c) Second Refresher Trainings No. 394 8 62 464d) Third Refresher Trainings No. 69 0 11 80

Percentage of WUA(m)s to totala) Initial Trainings % 93.73 89.26 77.98 90.40b) First Refresher Trainings % 69.77 51.68 50.90 64.53c) Second Refresher Trainings % 36.31 5.37 22.38 30.71d) Third Refresher Trainings % 6.36 0.00 3.97 5.29

B. Status as on 30 September 2013No. of WUA (m) Formed No. 1,083 149 276 1508No. of WUAs of which Training Completed

a) Initial Trainings No. 1017 134 216 1367b) First Refresher Trainings No. 757 78 150 985c) Second Refresher Trainings No. 394 21 76 491d) Third Refresher Trainings No. 69 13 16 98

Percentage of WUA(m)s to totala) Initial Trainings % 93.91 89.93 78.26 90.65b) First Refresher Trainings % 69.90 52.35 54.35 65.32c) Second Refresher Trainings % 36.38 14.09 27.54 32.56d) Third Refresher Trainings % 6.37 8.72 5.80 6.50

Note: Slight improvement was found in progress is reflected as on 30 September 2013 especially on Second andthird refresher trainings. PPMU has already initiated the Trainings at WALMI. Non availability required numberof TOT is found to be one of the constraints in conducting the trainings, as revealed in the next Table 4.3.2(a),and that needs to be tackled by WRD SEs &EEs.

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Table 4.3.2(a) : Circle wise TOT Services Available (As per MDF/PPMU-5) as on 30 September 2013

SlNo Chief Engineer Circle

Total No.of

Schemes

Actual CCAdelineated for MWSIP Total TOT Services Available

Ha % Irri-gation

Agri-culture

Accou-nts

Socio-logy

WUAMember Total

1 CE CA CAD A'bad CADA A'bad 15 11,046 1.71 5 5

2 CE CA CAD A'bad CADA Beed 13 14,326 2.22 11 11

3 CE Konkan KIC Ratnagiri 11 1,247 0.194 CE Konkan TIC Thane 16 10,135 1.57 8 4 1 3 16

5 CE NMR Nasik CADA Nsk 10 125,417 19.42 36 36

6 CE SP Pune CADA Pune 3 93,275 14.457 CE SP Pune CADA Solapur 8 9,213 1.43 32 32

8 CE TIDC Jalgaon CADA Jalgaon 19 39,741 6.159 CE WR A'bad NIC Nanded 17 34,791 5.39 2 2

10 CE WR Nagpur AIC Akola 23 36,637 5.6728 28

11 CE WR Nagpur UWPC Amaravati 7 5,607 0.8712 CE WR Nagpur BIPC Buldhana 2 1,851 0.29 1 1

13 CE WR Nagpur CADA Nagpur 27 142,355 22.05 14 2 2 18

14 CE WR Nagpur CIPC Chandrapur 23 9,621 1.49 2 2

15 CE WR Nagpur WIC Washim 7 3,136 0.49 4 4

16 CE WR Nagpur YIC Yawatmal 2 3,078 0.48 2 2

17 CE WR Pune PIC Pune 19 93,872 14.54 8 8

18 CE WR Pune SIC Sangli 14 10,339 1.60 1 1 2TOTAL 236 645,686 100.00 154 6 3 3 1 167

Note: - Data supplied do not reflect proper logical support for refresher trainings to WUAs due to non-availability and required number of TOTs.- TOT Irrigation total 77, whereas TOT Agriculture 6, TOT Sociology 3 and TOT Accounts only 3 for all 17 Circles in disproportionate numbers.- Shri N.R. Deshpande, Member of Atpadi M.I. W.U.A. providing TOT services to SIC,Sangli Circle, such cases need to be encouraged.

Reference Annexure IV-E.

(ii) The scheme level information provided by field engineers has been reconciledwith other source, reveals that out of 1508 WUA(m) formed, the initial training iscompleted in 1367 WUA(m) along with first refresher training completed in 985 WUA(m),second refresher training completed in 491 WUA(m) and third refresher training is hardlycompleted in 98 WUA(m). The situation of refresher trainings at this stage of extension ofthe project has still not improved satisfactorily. Of course, the quality of training isanother important factor that also needs to be taken into consideration by the ToTs. Itwas again observed during field visits to 5 irrigation schemes that training needs have asyet not been adequately fulfilled to real number and quality standard. Further, theinformation regarding training of ToTs and by ToTs has not been still adequately suppliedby different SEs/Circles in the format MDF/PPMU-5 as on 30 September, 2013. Table4.3.2(a) provides the summarised information on the status of ToTs services available indifferent Circles of MWSIP as per Annexure IV H.

(iii) ToTs (Irrigation) continue to be sufficient but the number of ToTs available inAgriculture, Accounts and Sociology is still far from satisfactory. Since WRD do not havethe required discipline of TOT expertise i.e. Agriculture and Sociology in thedepartment, It is suggested that these disciplines may be engaged in adequatenumber on contract basis and impart those persons with Training at WALMI.Further these persons may be deployed to the field divisions for imparting thetraining of WUOs. The persons from accounts section of the department may alsobe used for the same if available otherwise hire the same on contract basis. Thefield SEs need to prepare a time-table for imparting training by ToTs to the members of the


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management committee of the WUAs. No such time-table appears to have been prepared bySEs/Circles seriously for implementation.

(iii) The activities of initial and three successive refresher trainings and quality thereofneed to be planned, monitored and assured regularly by the Superintending Engineers atCircle Level. However, at Circle level, the data regarding the training courses conducted inrespective circle is still not completely maintained as was indicated in Ninth and TenthMonitoring Reports. It is again observed and suggested that to impart purposeful localrefresher trainings to WUAs, there is an essential need to accord priority and plan forinitial/refresher trainings by SEs, who need to permit, spare and obtain services of trainedToTs posted in a Circle or make outsourcing and motivate them to seriously act as ToTs,particularly the ToTs who have taken training from WALMI. It is again stressed that to imparttraining to WUA(m) directors and members is of paramount importance and shall be seriouslyviewed regularly at all levels of WRD in the field including NGOs to provide strong trainingsupport with clear exposure to MMISF Act 2005 & MMISF Rules 2006 and other relatedmatters, so that basic development objective of MWSIP is achieved and not defeated.

(iv) NGOs were initially appointed for capacity building of WUOs for the period of 3years. On completion of NGOs contract, WRD has further appointed NGOs in 2 regions(Jalgaon and Pune) for capacity building of WUOs for a period of 1 more year.Appointment of NGOs, for other regions is in final stage at the level of PPMU, based onthe recommendations of the World Bank as well as M&E Consultant. Since the workingcapacities of WUOs not reached up to the desired level, it is suggested that theservices of NGOs may be availed for two more years even after the project completion(March 2014) from State Government exchequer. It is also suggested that for theexisting contracts of NGO services i.e. at Jalgaon and Pune, the WRD paymentauthorities may take the certification from WUOs for the services rendered by theNGOs are as per the stipulated TOR before making payment. This practice may becontinued for all NGOs to be contracted in the future, so as to ensure NGOs realcontribution and effectiveness in capacity building and fostering of WUOs.

(v) During the field visit schedule of the 13-Monitoring Report, it was observed that inmany places, there is long time gap still continue to occur in the time of initial training andstart of actual work by WUAs which leads to the need of repeating for the fresh training.Moreover, again there are no instances seen during the field visits that the trainedmembers having seriously passed on the knowledge and skills to other members of MCand GB and whether they themselves are capable of doing so. Further, it was observedthat after initial two years, new members when elected as Chairpersons and Treasurersin rotation do not have any direct training opportunities uniformly, which is a seriousbottleneck and deficiency in training network planning and implementation. The traininggaps apparently need to be given further focussed/assured attention and be implementedon priority, as also at earlier stage suggested in Ninth and Tenth Monitoring Reports.

(vi) It was also observed in earlier Monitoring Report that there is a need of internalmonitoring at WUA level, may be through NGOs, regarding present status of the WUO’scapacity building through trainings and also the planning needs to be considered toorganise initial and refresher trainings for all the management committee members inchair, and also broadly to General Body members who regularly participate in WUA’s


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activities. The proper action in this matter is still required to be initiated by the WRDauthorities in the field.

(vii) Based on field observations it is again seen that the capacity of all members ofWUOs needs to be built up in matter of operation, maintenance and management of thesystem satisfactorily. It is again stressed that the WUAs should be fully appraised of theimportance of agreement, total information awareness, education, communication andtraining on all affairs of organizational, technical, social and financial managementincluding convergence skills. The special care also requires to be addressed for trainingneeds of the women members as Directors in Managing Committee.

(viii) The firm action is required to be taken seriously by SEs & EEs in the field on all thesetraining points mentioned above from (i) to (vi), which are felt to have been still continuouslyignored. As already indicated in last three monitoring reports as realistic concretecomprehensive capacity building and training plan for WUOs particularly to WUAsshould be framed on priority by PPMU and be implemented. Otherwise the extensionperiod will also pass as usual in routine approach.

(ix) Training and Capacity Building: The need of the hour was to explain and makethe process known in its entirety to all direct and indirect stakeholders in the exercise.The reform process to yield projected results needed to be understood by the agencystaff itself and by the farmers who were now expected to play a more proactive role in theentire process. Capacity building and awareness programs are basic to mould andprepare the stakeholders for the changed conditions and contexts. Water ResourcesDepartment through Water & Land Management Institute (WALMI) initiated intensivetraining courses, orientation programs and workshops for the stakeholders at each level.The overall cumulative target and achievement of the training courses imparted atWALMI is presented below in Table 4.3.2(b). Preparation of detailed training modules,training of the trainers, training for all elected WUA presidents in workshops, training ofGovernment staff, creation of Trainer's manual, continued and repeated trainingcorresponding to needs were few of the basic focus of the capacity building exercise.Training modules on related subject areas were developed by WALMI to make thestakeholders aware and conversant with related aspects in the reform agenda. Trainingof district and sub-district level functionaries through training of district level trainers whowent on to transfer this to lower levels, extending the WUA presidents trainingsubsequently to include all the members was followed by WALMI to ensure that thetraining was expanded and decentralized gradually to include a wide variant ofstakeholders.

Table 4.3.2(b) : Training Courses organized by WALMI, Aurangabad as on 30.9.2013

Sr.No. Training Course Type of participants

Target(Cumulative courses)

Achievement(Cumulative courses)

No. ofcourses

No. ofparticipants

No. ofcourses

No. ofparticipants

1.Farmers Model training coursefor capacity building of WUAmembers

Farmers + Officebearers + MC members

of WUAs102 11250 78 9474

2.

Training course on PIM forRole, duties andresponsibilities of WUASecretaries

Secretaries of WUA 8 430 7 209

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Table 4.3.2(b) : Training Courses organized by WALMI, Aurangabad as on 30.9.2013

Sr.No. Training Course Type of participants

Target(Cumulative courses)

Achievement(Cumulative courses)

No. ofcourses

No. ofparticipants

No. ofcourses

No. ofparticipants

4.Pilot training course for WUAMC members for Mula IrrigationProject

MC members 1 60 1 62

5. General Orientation Course MC members - - 1 35

6. Refresher Training Course forTOT Core Trainers Officers (TOT) 7 237 3 55

7.State Level Seminar on PIM forWUAs office bearers/Officers ofWRD and NGO representatives

Officers, WUA officebearers, NGO 12 905 9 1546

8. Training Course on PIM & IWMfor NGO NGOs 2 120 Nil Nil

9.Training course on MMISF Act,2005 and Rules 2006 forcompetent authorities

Officers 1 30 10 1033

10. National Seminar andExhibition on PIM

Officers, WUA officerbearers, NGOs 3 300 2 210

(x) Total 1508 WUA in existence are on an average having about 15080 MCmembers and have to have office bearers 3016 (one President and a Secretary) and inaddition farmers as WUA members in large numbers. The WALMI has achieved a targetof 9474 participants. The percentage achieved based on total MC members andSecretaries appeared to be 57%. If number of farmers is also considered at Sr.No.1 ofthe Training Courses by WALMI, the percentage may go down to less than 50% or stillless. Further WALMI could not organise the targeted training course on PIM and IWM forNGO’s participants except that some NGOs probably attended state level seminars.Hence, WALMI and WRD have to be more serious in fulfilling the training obligationseven after closure of MWSIP on 31 March 2014.

(xi) Training & Capacity Building Approaches: To achieve the objectives of thewater sector reforms program it is necessary to build the capacities of the farmers'organizations. Percolation and dissemination of the changes unfolding at the highestinstitutional level have to be understood and ingrained into the system at all levels toattain the designed improvements in the system. Orientation of the system towards thesystemic objectives and projections becomes imperative in a reform process that isdecentralizing roles and responsibilities and institutionalizing user participation into thesystem. Keeping these prerequisites in mind the department has integrated capacitybuilding of the various stakeholders as an important constituent of the reform agenda toenable the WUAs undertake reform activities effectively. The key identified objectives ofthese capacity building activities include:

Creating a sense of ownership of water resources and the irrigation system amongthe farmers through regular MC/GB meetings

Creating good coordination between the WUAs & the Water Resources Departmentengineers

Improving irrigation service deliveries up to tail end area through better operation &maintenance of the irrigation system, volumetric supply & innovations in water use

Achieving equitable distribution of irrigation water, water use efficiency and conflictresolution for all head, middle and tail reach farmers on equity based judgement.

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Encouraging collective and community responsibility on the farmers for jointassessment and collection of water charges timely

Increasing agricultural production per unit of water and per hectare Ensuring water audit, financial audit and social audit. Ensuring sustainability of WUA.

(xii) Exposure Visits for Cross Learning’s: Exposure visits of selected WUApresidents to other model WUAs are chosen form of disseminating information andimproving the capabilities of the farmers in sustainable irrigation management. Thedepartment has stressed the incorporation of exposure visits for the WUA Presidents toirrigation projects with well performing WUAs within the state. The learnings from theexposure visits and clarifications are put on record to be used at a later stage. Thesevisits have improved the understanding of the WUAs on efficient water managementpractices; made them aware that WUA decides the area to be irrigated, prepare irrigationschedule etc.; that regular meetings and records maintenance. Financial transactions areaudited for the self management by WUAs by appointing Secretaries; exposed them tothe behavioural change unfolding in other command areas; the different approaches ofparticipatory irrigation management; and other changes unfolding in the area of irrigationmanagement. The exposure visits have helped in broadening the horizons of the farmersmaking them more amenable and receptive to the winds of change sweeping in themanagement of irrigation systems. The PIM system of irrigation management has takenroots not only in Indian States and national level and has become routine practice inmany countries at global level.

(xiii) Awareness Levels of WUAs on Individual Project and Regional Basis: TheWUA performance grading and rating based on the opinions of the related WRD fieldengineers and information gathered from farmers on-the-spot interviews as well asfocussed group discussions during field verification visits made by M&E agency which isdiscussed in para 4.3.14. On an average in totality the awareness levels are low tomoderate in majority of WUAs.


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4.3.2.2 Infrastructure Facilities of WUA Office Building, Material andSupply of Registers:

(i) MWSIP emphatically envisages that office building for WUA will be constructedby WRD at project cost and will be handed over to WUA and also necessaryinfrastructure material like furniture/fixtures, necessary books/registers for record keepingwill be provided. The status as on 30 September, 2013 along with 31 March, 2013 issummarised in Table 4.3.3. It was found that during the last six months period increasefrom 495 to 652 in providing office building to WUOs by the WRD is noticed.

Table 4.3.3 : Infrastructure Facilities Available with WUAs

Item Major Medium Minor Total

A. Status as on 31 March 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,085 149 277 1511No. of WUOs Formed 1,224 172 308 1704No. of WUAs with Infrastructure FacilitiesOffice Building by WRD to WUOs 430 17 48 495Office Building Procured by WUA on Rent 216 29 73 318Office Building Owned by WUA 0 7 6 14Total office building possessed by WUAs 646 53 127 826Office Infrastructure provided to WUA 402 31 27 460Cash Book Provided to WUA 895 141 244 1280Other Register provided to WUA 1017 149 259 1425Percentage of WUA (m) to totalOffice Building by WRD to WUOs 35.13 9.88 15.58 29.05Office Building Procured by WUA on Rent 17.65 16.86 23.70 18.66Office Building Owned by WUA 0.00 4.07 1.95 0.76Total office building possessed by WUAs 52.78 30.81 41.23 48.47Office Infrastructure provided to WUA 37.05 20.81 9.75 30.44Cash Book Provided to WUA 82.49 94.63 88.09 84.71Other Register provided to WUA 93.73 100.00 93.50 94.31


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Item Major Medium Minor TotalB. Status as on 30 September 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,083 149 276 1,508No. of WUOs Formed 1,200 172 306 1,678No. of WUAs with Infrastructure FacilitiesOffice Building by WRD to WUOs 543 45 64 652Office Building Procured by WUA on Rent 99 16 74 189Office Building Owned by WUA 0 4 3 7Total office building possessed by WUAs 642 65 141 848Office Infrastructure provided to WUA 402 31 28 461Cash Book Provided to WUA 895 141 243 1279Other Register provided to WUA 1017 149 258 1424Percentage of WUA (m) to totalOffice Building by WRD to WUOs 45.25 26.16 20.92 38.86Office Building Procured by WUA on Rent 8.25 9.30 24.18 11.26Office Building Owned by WUA 0.00 2.33 0.98 0.42Total office building possessed by WUAs 53.50 37.79 46.08 50.54Office Infrastructure provided to WUA 37.12 20.81 10.14 30.57Cash Book Provided to WUA 82.64 94.63 88.04 84.81Other Register provided to WUA 93.91 100.00 93.48 94.43Reference Annexure IV-.E for Scheme-wise details.

(ii) It is seen that 848 WUOs (50.54%), have office buildings in 3 categories viz.,provided (constructed) by WRD (652), procured by WUA on rent (189) and owned byWUA (7). The WRD has yet to further construct 543 WUO office buildings, since thetarget was revised to 1195. The works on 234 buildings are in progress and the worksare yet to be awarded on 309 buildings. It was again observed during the field visits thatWUA (m) who possess office buildings (either on rent or of their own) were mostly formedprior to 2005 under Cooperative Act and later re-registered under MMISF Act 2005. Thesame observations hold good that most of the WUAs are operating from rented orcommunity buildings (Schools/Panchayat Bhawans, etc.) or own houses of Chairpersons.Some WUAs have left the rented Office building on account of non-payment of rent.There is provision of construction of WUO buildings by WRD under MWSIP. But still thereare cases that there is a continuous problem of non-availability of land free of cost forconstruction of building, as the cost of the plot are not borne by the project. The officebuilding provided or constructed by WRD and handed over to WUO is only about 38%,which continue to be a matter of great concern. However, there is a significantimprovement in the office buildings constructed and handed over to WUA by 10%compared to twelfth monitoring report. WUA offices still not constructed should beestablished on priority. There is a provision of separate office buildings for DLA, CLA &PLA in MWSIP, accordingly MWSIP completed and provided 56 office buildings to higherlevel associations i.e. 34 DLA, 10 CLA and 12 PLA. Obviously no agency can functionwithout proper office building facility. Procurement of computers for these higher levelWUOS has been awarded. SEs and EEs need to take expeditious action to arrangeconstruction of office buildings for WUOs. This activity of providing office building toWUOS is expected to continue even after the MWSIP to be completed on 31 March2014.


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(iii) The information made available by PPMU suggests that the number of WUObuildings were targeted to be constructed are 1702 in 18 WRD Circles. Due to certainproblems for building construction in about 507 WUOs, the net target was revised to1195. As on 30 September 2013, the total buildings completed by WRD are 652 and tobe constructed are 543, out of which works in progress for 234 building works and yet tobe awarded are 309 (bids floated for 73 and yet to be floated 236). The completionphasing of ongoing building works were scheduled to complete between October-December for 174 and between January-March 2014 at 60. Thus WRD has a netprogramme of 886 WUO buildings (652 already constructed and 234 to be constructedupto March 2014).

(iv) In most of the cases of 1424 WUA (94.43%), the record registers are madeavailable to WUAs by WRD. However, there is continued reported variation in the numberof books/registers provided to WUAs, which shall be reviewed, verified and supplementedas necessary by using the services of NGOs. According to MMISF Rules 2006, the WUAis required to be supplied by WRD about 20 books/registers of key records listed in ChapterIV (Rule 31 C-3). This is still not being complied with at all locations and needs a focussedattention by WRD, as was already pointed out in earlier Monitoring Reports. Theconsiderable improvement is needed in fulfilment of the prescribed records of all WUAs.

(v) WUAs at the time of registration should have been provided with minimumstandard documents of Act, Byelaws, Rules, Manuals and Circulars along with certifiedguidelines and to maintain bank accounts regularly, which will help them function moreefficiently. Subsequently, the complete records shall be provided in fulfilment of theMMISF Rules 2006. It is also a matter of concern that besides office buildings if WUAsdo not have full records they cannot function. The observations continue to be the sameby and large as was made out since September 2010 till date. Now the WRD must actfast to cover up said deficiencies in the matter of providing permanent office infrastructureand mandatory records during the extended period.

(vi) It is again observed that on rotation of Chairperson every 2 years, the bankaccounts and other records are mostly not promptly transferred to new Chairpersons,which should be implemented at the earliest opportunity. This is still a serious lacuna insmooth functioning of WUA and be looked after by field officers, seriously.

(vii) The firm action is required to be taken more seriously by SEs and EEs in thefield on various points as listed in para (i) to (v) above in the interest of an efficientfunctioning of WUAs as it is being continuously highlighted since submission of ninthand tenth reports.


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4.3.3 WUA Management4.3.3.1 The meetings of Management Committees require to be held every month,specifically when WUA level works and O & M activities are in progress. The meetingsare of 3 categories namely the meeting between MC members, bi-monthly meetingbetween MC members, counterpart authority in WRD and Agriculture department and tri-monthly joint meeting between WUOs at all levels along with WRD to resolve variousissues. The data from 235 schemes as made available are summarised in Table 4.3.4.During last six months the managing committee meetings were held more than 6 in 52WUA(m), in 233 WUA(m) between 4 to 6 times, and in 884 WUA(m) only 1 to 3 times.Information on MC meetings for remaining WUA (m) is not available. Due to lack ofsufficient water for irrigation some committees were not conducted any meetings duringlast six months. Incidence of organizing MC meetings in 1169 WUA is at least as once or


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more in six month period at 77.52% on 30 September 2013 and is slightly less (1.17%)than the last six month period i.e. 78.69% on 31 March 2013. NGOs in position are stillexpected to assist WUAs in meetings more seriously and other activities rather thanworking sometimes in casual manner. The relative number of WUAs conducting MCmeetings in March 2013 and September 2013 remains closely the same as 1189 and1169. The MC meetings shall, however, be more productive in leading the WUAcampaign.

Table 4.3.4 : Management of WUAsItem Major Medium Minor Total

A. Status as on 31 March 2013No. of WUA (m) Formed 1,085 149 277 1511No. of WUA where meeting conductedGeneral Body meeting held 849 115 155 1119MC Meeting Held at least Once 858 134 197 1189MC Meeting Held 1-3 667 89 131 887MC Meeting Held 4-6 145 33 63 241MC Meeting Held > 6 46 12 3 61Cash Book Maintained up-to-date 756 88 145 989No. of WUA Meeting with % to totalGeneral Body Meeting Held 78.25 77.18 55.96 74.06MC Meeting Held at least Once 79.08 89.93 71.12 78.69MC Meeting Held 1-3 61.47 59.73 47.29 58.70MC Meeting Held 4-6 13.36 22.15 22.74 15.95MC Meeting Held > 6 4.24 8.05 1.08 4.04Cash Book Maintained up-to-date 69.68 59.06 52.35 65.45B. Status as on 30 September 2013No. of WUA (m) Formed 1,083 149 276 1508No. of WUA where meeting conductedGeneral Body meeting held 769 105 122 996MC Meeting Held at least Once 862 116 191 1169MC Meeting Held 1-3 670 89 125 884MC Meeting Held 4-6 143 26 64 233MC Meeting Held > 6 49 1 2 52Cash Book Maintained up-to-date 756 76 145 977No. of WUA Meeting with % to totalGeneral Body Meeting Held 71.01 70.47 44.20 66.05MC Meeting Held at least Once 79.59 77.85 69.20 77.52MC Meeting Held 1-3 61.87 59.73 45.29 58.62MC Meeting Held 4-6 13.20 17.45 23.19 15.45MC Meeting Held > 6 4.52 0.67 0.72 3.45Cash Book Maintained up-to-date 69.81 51.01 52.54 64.79Note: The Attendance of members is normally poor as observed during field visits. Cash books opened by WUAs but not regularly maintained as such figures are at variance as

reported by reporting divisions. MC meetings reported by reporting divisions for 6 months slab i.e. within 6 months period held in

number 1 to 3, 4 to 6, & more than 6. Total actual MC meetings conducted as on 30 Sep 2013 are3081 against ( 6 x 1508 = 9048) i.e. 34.05% which was reduced by about 1.25% than previoussix months period (35.30%).

As works are nearing completion the MC meetings were not held regularly. Also found that about22.5% (339 Nos.) WUAs had not conducted a single MC meeting during the reporting period.

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4.3.3.2 General Body Meetings are supposed to be held at least once before every cropseason (as per Chapter–V MMISF act 2005) for irrigation planning or at least once beforethe Rabi Season starts. It is reported that the General Body meetings were held by 996WUA(m) (66.05%) during present six month period up to 30 September, 2013, which isdecreased by about 8.01% than last six months prevailed. The response of WUAmembers in attending GB meetings is, however, still very poor. WUA meetings of alltypes should be regularly arranged and organised with specific agenda fixed in advanceand circulated. The NGO and field staff of WRD still needs to be more attentive toenhance the number of GB meetings with maximum participation of GB members andquality of productive agenda.

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among members and collection of charges thereof from members. From the informationmade available, it is observed that WUAs maintained their cash books as on 30September 2013 is 977 (64.79%) and the number on 31 March 2013 is 989 (65.45%).There is decrease by 0.67% in WUAs maintaining cash book, and apparently notsatisfactory.4.3.4 Participatory Issues pertaining to WUA Level Works4.3.4.1 Farmers contribution for WUA level works(i) The project essentially expects farmers to participate in the work of rehabilitationof the WUA level works of the scheme, which is going to be handed over to WUA, bycontributing either (a) the entire amount of Rs.500 per ha in cash or (b) Rs.200 in cashplus Rs.300 per ha in kind. The field observations and monitoring data indicate that thisis still happening on very small scale. Table 4.3.5 provides information for major, mediumand minor schemes as on 30 September 2013 along with 31 March, 2013 regardingfinancial contribution by WUA.

Table 4.3.5 : Financial Contribution by WUA(Rs.in Million)

Item Unit Major Medium Minor Total % TotalStatus as on 31 March 2013A TargetTargeted Total Contribution Rs M 236.89 27.34 58.61 322.84 100.00Targeted Cash Contribution Rs M 94.75 10.94 23.45 129.14 40.00Targeted Kind Contribution Rs M 142.13 16.41 35.17 193.71 60.00B ActualActual Total Contribution Rs M 137.46 13.63 41.84 192.93 100.00Actual Cash Contribution Rs M 24.22 3.42 13.15 40.79 21.14Actual Kind Contribution Rs M 113.23 10.21 28.69 152.13 78.86Percentage to Targeted TotalActual Total Contribution % 58.03 49.85 71.38 59.76 -Actual Cash Contribution % 25.56 31.24 56.10 31.59 -Actual Kind Contribution % 79.67 62.26 81.57 78.54 -Status as on 30 September 2013A TargetTargeted Total Contribution Rs M 236.89 27.34 58.57 322.80 100.00Targeted Cash Contribution Rs M 94.75 10.94 23.43 129.12 40.00Targeted Kind Contribution Rs M 142.13 16.41 35.14 193.68 60.00B ActualActual Total Contribution Rs M 140.74 15.68 40.62 197.04 100.00Actual Cash Contribution Rs M 25.99 4.46 10.88 41.33 20.97Actual Kind Contribution Rs M 114.76 11.22 29.74 155.72 79.03Percentage to Targeted TotalActual Total Contribution % 59.41 57.35 69.35 61.04 -Actual Cash Contribution % 27.42 40.78 46.45 32.01 -Actual Kind Contribution % 80.74 68.40 84.62 80.40 -Note: Against the prescribed standard ratio of cash and kind contribution as 40 : 60, the achievement as on30 Sept. 2013 is about 21:79. Ref Annexure IV-F for scheme-wise details.

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(ii) It has been observed that the farmers are still reluctant to pay in cash or kind. Butstill the field observations suggest on an overall view that farmers are ready to pay thetotal amount in cash, when they will start receiving the water and the WUA level worksare completed. The WUAs together (not all) had paid a total contribution at Rs. 197.04million (61.04%) as on 30 September 2013 against targeted amount of Rs.322.80 million.Of the paid contribution of Rs.197.04 million, amount in kind is Rs. 155.72 million (79%)of actual total contribution and balance amount in cash is Rs. 41.33 million (21%) oftarget), and as on previous period i.e. ending 31 March, 2013 the total contributioncollected was Rs.192.93 million (59.76% of the target) and of which cash and Kinds areRs.40.79 million (31.59% of target) and Rs.152.13 million (78.54%) respectively. Thebasic ratio of total contribution of Rs.500 per ha in kind is 60% (Rs.300) and in cash is40% (Rs.200/-). Against the prescribed ratio of kind 60% and cash 40%, the ratio ofactual WUA contribution as on 30 September, 2013 was in cash about 20.97% and inkind about 79.03%. Though it is appreciable when compared to earlier but it isunsatisfactory as the amount in cash deposited is far less than the contribution adjustedagainst kind through labour component. Still there is gap of 38.96% contribution and isyet to be collected.

It is again observed that Non-realisation of WUA members’ contribution still defeats thebase objective of participatory management. At the very initial stage of schemeimplementation, adjustments and manipulation of contribution in kind is moredangerous in successful enforcement of MMISF Act (2005) and Rules (2006). Hence itis again stressed that WRD functionaries should be more serious in managing thebasic philosophy in implementation of MWSIP schemes, otherwise the entire conceptof PIM will vanish from the scenario of desired effectiveness and efficiency of theMWSIP systems network in Maharashtra. The implementation of MMISF Act (2005)should be taken very seriously and is a great challenge before WRD.

(iii) Further, the same observations continue to hold good that the water users areto be involved in all aspects of irrigation including planning, designing, constructing,supervising, financing, operating, managing, maintaining, monitoring and evaluating ofthe canal supply, which as yet looks to be a dream being far away from the primarydevelopment objective of the management of irrigation systems by farmers (MMISF Act2005).


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4.3.4.2 Joint Inspection and Contract Management Committee (CMC)

(i) In case of WUA level works, as per PIP and procedures it is stipulated that beforethe estimates for WUA level works are prepared, a walk through survey should invariablybe conducted jointly by representative from WRD and WUA and the list of works whichare necessary to be executed should be prepared and then estimate is to be preparedbased on that list. The details on such number of WUAs where joint inspections arecarried out are shown in Table 4.3.6. As on 30 September 2013, the number of WUAswhere joint inspections completed are found as 1450 (96.15%). The ContractManagement Committee (CMC) formed for each WUA comprising WRD representativeand representative from WUA have participated in 1157 WUAs (76.72%) contractmanagement works as on 30 September 2013 for last six months period.

Table 4.3.6 : Participation of WUAs in WUA Level Work

Item Major Medium Minor TotalA. Status as on 31 March 2013Total WUA Formed 1,085 149 277 1511

No. of WUAs Participated in ordinary joint inspection 1050 132 268 1450

Contract Management Committee Works 843 105 207 1155Percentages of WUA to total:Joint Inspection 96.77 88.59 96.75 95.96Contract Management Committee works 77.70 70.47 74.73 76.44B. Status as on 30 September 2013Total WUA Formed 1,083 149 276 1508

No. of WUAs Participated in ordinary joint inspection 1050 132 268 1450

Contract Management Committee Works 843 105 209 1157Percentages of WUA to total:Joint Inspection 96.95 88.59 97.10 96.15Contract Management Committee works 77.84 70.47 75.72 76.72

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(ii) It is observed again that the CMCs should have still a clear vision and actionoriented approach in the interest of best quality of construction work. CMCs need tobe treated by field officers as their close associates in execution of the WUA works astheir partners as it happens in the private companies in all good faith and mutual trustand CMCs invariably need to be provided the copies of related estimates of works.

4.3.5 Volumetric Supply of Water – Entitlement and O&M of System4.3.5.1 Volumetric Supply and EntitlementMWSIP envisages that the volumetric irrigation water supply is one of the basic pre-conditions for effective O&M system delivering and charging to WUAs on volumetric basisand also for issuing irrigation water entitlement to WUAs. It is reported as on 30September 2013 by field divisions that out of the 1508 WUAs, in case of 933 WUAs(61.87%) water has been supplied on volumetric basis irrespective of the completion ofrehabilitation work (See Table 4.3.7). Found a significant increase over the last sixmonths period. MWRRA has finalised prescribed-entitlement sanctioned to WUA and thereporting figures as on 30 September 2013 are 996 WUAs (66.05%) and the same byMarch 2013 stands at 846 (55.99%) WUAs. The volumetric supply as per entitlementwas given to 888 (58.89%) WUAs. Table 4.3.7 also provides the information onprescribed-entitlement sanctioned to WUA as on last six monthly report i.e. as on 30September 2013.

Table 4.3.7 : Volumetric Supply and Water Entitlement to WUA

S. No. Item Major Medium Minor Total

A. Status as on 31 March 2013Total WUA (m) Formed 1,085 149 277 1511No. of WUA to whom

a Water Measuring Devices installed andVolumetric Water Supply initiated by WRD 660 88 175 923

b Prescribed-entitlement sanctioned to WUA 594 102 150 846c Volumetric Supply is as per entitlement 560 64 118 742

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S. No. Item Major Medium Minor Total

e Water Distribution to members as per entitlement 14 38 91 143

Percentage of WUA(m) to total

a Water Measuring Devices installed andVolumetric Water Supply initiated by WRD 60.83 59.06 63.18 61.09

b Prescribed-entitlement sanctioned to WUA 54.75 68.46 54.15 55.99c Volumetric Supply is as per entitlement 51.61 42.95 42.60 49.11

d Water Use Prescribed-Entitlement to membersof WUA issued 2.67 25.50 38.63 11.52

e Water Distribution to members as perentitlement 1.29 25.50 32.85 9.46

B. Status as on 30 September 2013Total WUA (m) Formed 1,083 149 276 1508No. of WUA to whom

a Water Measuring Devices installed andVolumetric Water Supply initiated by WRD 895 115 235 1245

b Water Supplied on Volumetric Basis 629 104 200 933c Prescribed-entitlement sanctioned to WUA 739 103 154 996d Volumetric Supply is as per entitlement 705 65 118 888

e Water Use Prescribed Entitlement to membersof WUA issued 29 39 105 173

f Water Distribution to members as per entitlement 14 39 89 142

Percentage of WUA(m) to total

a Water Measuring Devices installed andVolumetric Water Supply initiated by WRD 82.64 77.18 85.14 82.56

b Water Supplied on Volumetric Basis 58.08 69.80 72.46 61.87c Prescribed-entitlement sanctioned to WUA 68.24 69.13 55.80 66.05d Volumetric Supply is as per entitlement 65.10 43.62 42.75 58.89

e Water Use Prescribed-Entitlement to membersof WUA issued 2.68 26.17 38.04 11.47

f Water Distribution to members as per entitlement 1.29 26.17 32.25 9.42

Except Water Distribution to members as per entitlement all other indicated an increasing trend (between 9%and 10%).

Reference Annexure IV-G.

4.3.5.2 The Measuring DevicesThe measuring devices “Cut-Throat Flumes (CTF)” have been installed at the head ofminors of WUAs where volumetric supply is said to be initiated. CTFs have not beeninstalled still on all rehabilitated minor canal works, which are essentially needed to makethe volumetric supply of irrigation water to WUAs. At some places “Standing WaveFlume (SWF)” are still operative for volumetric measurement. The water measuringdevices installed as on 30 September, 2013 was 1245 WUA (82.56%) given in Table4.3.7 and which was only 923 (61.09%) CTF installed during 31 March 2013. Thoughthere is an improvement in this CTF installation but the shortfall i.e. 17% of WUAs is yetto be installed against the 1508 WUA already formed as on 30 September 2013.


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4.3.6 Preparation of Preliminary Irrigation Programs for WUAs4.3.6.1 The Preliminary Irrigation Programs (PIP) is being still prepared by WRD staff asper the routine procedures and rules. After completion of the WUA level works andacceptance of system for operation and maintenance, WUA would be required to preparetheir irrigation operation plan pragmatically. Hence, it is emphasised that their capacitybuilding by WRD and NGO staff is essential in all aspects of irrigation management.NGOs as per the TOR are expected to educate and facilitate in understandingpreparation and implementation of operational plan with technical support of WRD. TheNGOS presently engaged may be advised to meticulously adhere to the same. Table4.3.8 reveals that as on 30 September 2013, 6.03 percent, 9.15 percent and 8.42 percentPIP was being got prepared by WUA for Kharif, Rabi and Hot Weather respectively.Similarly the status as on 31 March 2013, 10.92 percent, 17.21 percent and 15.49percent PIP was being got prepared by WUA for Kharif, Rabi and Hot Weatherrespectively. Due to lack of sufficient water the programmes for the reporting period


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were not planned. The field visit revealed that WUAs were not assured with schedulednumber of rotations, hence not felt encouraged to prepare the PIP. The WUAs arerequired to take lead in voluntarily preparing the Irrigation Operational Programs (IOP).SEs and EEs should pay more attention to this aspect for all WUA under MWSIP toreach a minimum of 50% by the commencement of hot weather season.

Table 4.3.8 : Preparation of Irrigation Programme

Item Major Medium Minor TotalA. Status as on 31 March 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,085 149 277 1511No. of WUAs for which IrrigationProgramme prepared bya) WRD Staffi) Kharif 822 52 39 913ii) Rabi 866 62 118 1046iii) Hot Weather 570 28 22 620b) WUA Membersi) Kharif 58 11 96 165ii) Rabi 58 46 156 260iii) Hot Weather 73 29 132 234Percentage of WUA(m) to totala) WRD Staffi) Kharif 75.76 34.90 14.08 60.42ii) Rabi 79.82 41.61 42.60 69.23iii) Hot Weather 52.53 18.79 7.94 41.03b) WUA Membersi) Kharif 5.35 7.38 34.66 10.92ii) Rabi 5.35 30.87 56.32 17.21iii) Hot Weather 6.73 19.46 47.65 15.49B. Status as on 30 September 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,083 149 276 1508No. of WUAs for which IrrigationProgramme prepared bya) WRD Staffi) Kharif 821 56 41 918ii) Rabi 864 72 117 1053iii) Hot Weather 569 32 23 624b) WUA Membersi) Kharif 58 7 26 91ii) Rabi 58 31 49 138iii) Hot Weather 73 25 29 127Percentage of WUA(m) to totala) WRD Staffi) Kharif 75.81 37.58 14.86 60.88ii) Rabi 79.78 48.32 42.39 69.83iii) Hot Weather 52.54 21.48 8.33 41.38b) WUA Membersi) Kharif 5.36 4.70 9.42 6.03ii) Rabi 5.36 20.81 17.75 9.15iii) Hot Weather 6.74 16.78 10.51 8.42

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4.3.7 Handing Over of Irrigation System

4.3.7.1 MWSIP envisages that the system is to be handed over to WUAs after completelyrehabilitating the system, testing its operational performance and spot training foroperation and maintenance to the satisfaction of WUAs. As per the data made available,(Refer Table 4.3.9), as on 30 September 2013 in case of 1029 WUAs (68.24%), thesystem has been handed over to WUA for operation and maintenance. Handing overWUAs as on 31 March 2013 was 878 (58.11%). However, the WUAs need to be properlytrained. It is also important to verify the report on testing of the system, whether thesystem carries designed discharge and maintains “Full Supply Level (FSL)” up to the lastoutlet. The field staff should continue carrying out this exercise in close consultation andcooperation with all WUAs.


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Table 4.3.9 : Testing & Handing Over of Irrigation Systems to WUA

Item Major Medium Minor TotalA. Status as on 31 March 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,085 149 277 1511System Handed over to WUAs 663 63 152 878

Percentage of WUA(m) to total 61.11 42.28 54.87 58.11

B. Status as on 30 September 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,083 149 276 1508System Handed over to WUAs 762 74 193 1029Percentage of WUA(m) to total 70.36 49.66 69.93 68.24Improvement was found in the System Handover by about 10% ( from 878 to 1029).


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4.3.8.1 MWSIP envisages that WUAs are expected to take O&M after taking over of theirrigation system. According to the feedback again further given by WUA members andWRD officials at Ninth Monitoring Report stage that the WUAs in general, are still notwilling to take over the system for O&M unless the physical works are satisfactorilycompleted and WUA members are properly trained, so as to get timely and adequatewater supply for the entire WUA operational area on sustainable basis. According to thedata made available, as on 30 September 2013, in case of 517 WUAs (34.28%) thesystem is being actually looked after for O&M purposes by WUAs (Table 4.3.10). Therespective figure reported as on 31 March 2013 was 516 WUA (34.15%). This indicatesthat though the majority of the systems did not fall in O&M as most of the works werecompleted recently or still ongoing, hence no O&M was undertaken. But WUAs are aliveto the problems in taking part in O&M. This still reveals that majority of WUAs willundertake the responsibility of O&M only where the irrigation systems are legitimatelyhanded over to them under the provision of MMISF Act (2005) on permanent basis andso the interest initially taken has not survived at greater level and not finding the quickresponse of WRD for authoratively handing over the system to WUAs.


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Table 4.3.10 : O & M by WUA

Item Major Medium Minor TotalA. Status as on 31 March 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,085 149 277 1,511WUA Doing O&MNo. of WUAs 397 57 62 516Percentage of WUA(m) to total 36.59 38.26 22.38 34.15B. Status as on 30 September 2013No. of WUA(m) Formed 1,083 149 276 1,508WUA Doing O&MNo. of WUAs 397 57 63 517Percentage of WUA(m) to total 36.66 38.26 22.83 34.28Note: WUAs are taking part of O & M operations in 34.28% of WUAs only. Status remains almost sameas last six months reporting period.


4.3.9 Procurement of Civil Works under Formation of WUO

4.3.9.1 According to the provisions of MWSIP, one Package for “Construction of SmallBuildings for WUO” costing Rs.154.00 million is provided. This involves physicalprocurement by the WUAs themselves, and WRD will be responsible for only financialprocurement. However, the estimation and bid preparation etc., remain normally atvarious stages of delayed processing. The status of land identification was completed in1464 WUAs of which 875 are from Govt. lands and 589 from other than Govt landstowards construction of WUA office building as on 30 September 2013. Also it is reportedthat identified land was transferred in the name of WUA 839 (57%) cases. Building workscompleted were for 652 WUOs, in progress 234, 73 bids were floated for tender. Asindicated in the Aide Memoire of World Bank Implementation Review and SupportMission (April 18-29, 2011) PPMU/WRD agreed to complete the construction/providing ofpermanent office buildings to the WUOs latest by December 31, 2011 that did not happenfor various reasons like non-availability of land, WUA not willing to contribute 15% cost ofbuilding, problem of transfer of Govt. land, forest land problem, and other problems. TheWRD will have to consider transfer of its own old buildings to WUOs wherever feasibleand that is under process.

4.3.10 Procurement of Goods & Equipments

4.3.10.1 Five packages are provided under this sub-component under MWSIP, one fortraining equipment support for initial field trainings, one for training material and three forcomputers and peripherals for WUOs, with a total budgetary provision of Rs.51.45 million(revised from Rs.28.65 million) as Base cost. Procurement of one package for trainingequipments support costing Rs.4.00 million was rescheduled to Nov. 2010. Procurementof one package for Training material costing Rs.15.95 million is to be done as and whenrequired from PY- 4 onward. Balance three Packages for Computers and Peripherals forWUOs costing Rs.31.50 million were due by Sept. 2010. No further progress on this itemhas been reported after 31 Mar. 2011. Till date, the status remained same.

4.3.11 Consultancies

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capacity building and fostering in 7 different regions of Maharashtra. It was supposed tobe completed by Mar. 2009. Till Sept. 2008, only one Consultant for Aurangabad regionwas appointed. Action to appoint other 6 Consultants (NGOs) was completed during Oct-2008 – March 2009 bringing the total to 7 (100%) as on 31st March, 2009. Targetexpenditure till Sept. 2009 was Rs.34.36 million. The contract of NGO (Dilasa)Aurangabad region was terminated in December 2009. The contract period of NGOs wasby and large for 3 years i.e. from 2009 to 2012, which was expired. WRD has recalled thenew tenders to appoint suitable NGOs again for the extended period. Currently two NGOsfor (Jalgoan and Pune) were appointed for period of one more year. Following therecommendations of the World Bank and M&E Consultant, the WRD has appointedNGOs and others are under pipeline.

4.3.12 Financial Progress

4.3.12.1 Financial progress on Formation of WUO sub-component for period ending 31Mach 2013 and 30 September 2013 is as under (Base cost Rs.423.87m/US $ 9.68m).

Table 4.3.11 : Financial Progress WUAs (up to 30 September 2013)(Rs. in millions)

Position ason ending of

Basecost with

Govt.staff

TargetedExpenditureas per PIP

ActualExpenditure

% of ActualExpenditure

to Basecost

% of ActualExpenditureto TargetedExpenditure

31-Mar-13 456.90 368.70 358.61 78.49 97.2630-Sep-13 456.90 396.29 371.21 81.25 93.67

Source: Data provided by PPMU as on 30 September 2013. Targets revised upto March 2014.

4.3.12.2 An expenditure of Rs.12.06 million (2.75% of base cost) is incurred betweenMarch 2013 and September 2013 on ‘Formation and Capacity Building of WUOs’. Thecumulative expenditure incurred up to 31 March 2013 is Rs. 358.61 million which is78.49% of the base cost and the same stands at 97.26% of targeted expenditure. As ondate the expenditure incurred up to 30 September 2013 was Rs. 371.21 million, whichwas 81.25% of actual expenditure to base cost as well 93.67% of revised targetedexpenditure. During September 2013, PPMU was reported that the cost was revised tothe extent of Rs 716.61 Million, hence the percentage expenditure works out to 51.8%. Itwas also informed that the cost is being revised to Rs 536.19 million then the expenditureworks out to 69.23%.

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4.3.13 Overall WUA Activities Performance4.3.13.1 In section 4.3 of Chapter IV the WUA activities included are mainly WUAformation, capacity building (training and infrastructure facilities), organizationmanagement (Managing Committee and General Body meetings), collection of farmerscontribution @ Rs.500 per ha of land holding (cash Rs.200/- and kind Rs.300/-), jointinspection of WUA works needed to be rehabilitated & modernized, ConstructionManagement Committee’s inspection of WUA construction works, volumetric supply ofirrigation water to WUA by WRD based on water entitlement, operation and maintenanceactivities on handing over of irrigation management from WRD to WUA, preparation ofirrigation program and related items of procurement, consultancies and expenditure. Thesummary details of these activities are given in abstract form in Table 4.3.12.

Table 4.3.12 : Abstract Findings on Performance of WUA Formation andCapacity Building Activities as on 30 September 2013

Sr.No. WUA Activity Number of WUO/

WUA analysed Summary Performance Achievement

1 Formation WUO 1708 Target WUO Target 1708 : WUA 1509 DLA 121CLA 34 PLA 44

WUO 1678 Formed WUO Formed 1678 : WUA 1508 DLA 99CLA 30 PLA 41

WUO 30 Balanced WUO Balance 30 : WUA 1 DLA 22 CLA 4 PLA 3WUO1678/1708

WUO Achievement 98.24% : WUA 99.9%DLA 81.8% CLA 88.2% PLA 93.2%

2 CapacityBuilding(i) Training

WUA 1508Initial training imparted 1367 WUA (90.65%)First refresher training imparted 985 WUA (65.32%)Second refresher training imparted 491 WUA (32.56%)Third refresher training imparted 98 WUA (6.50%)

(ii) Infrastructure WUOs 1678Initial office building arranged for 848 WUA (50.54%)Office building provided by WRD 652 WUA (38.86%),procured on Rent 189 WUA (11.26%) and Owned 7WUA (0.42%)

WUA 1508

Initial office infrastructure arranged 461 WUA (30.57%)Cash book provided 1279 WUA (84.81%)Maintaining at least one other Record/ registers 1424WUA (94.43%). But the Attendance of members ispoor.

3 Management WUA 1508

MC meetings held over last six months period - 1 to 3meetings in 884 WUA (58.62%)MC meetings held over last six months period - 4 to 6meetings in 233 WUA (15.45%)MC meetings held over last six months period - Above6 meetings in 52 WUA (3.45%)At least One GB meetings held during last six monthsin 996 WUA (66.05%)

4FinancialContribution byWUA @ Rs.500per ha CashRs.200 & KindRs.300 per ha.

WUA 1508

Total CCA 645,604ha

Targeted total beneficiary contribution expectedRs.322.80 million (100%)Actual total contribution made Rs. 197.04 million(61.04%)Actual balance contribution Rs. 125.76 million(38.96%)Actual cash contribution made Rs. 41.33 million(32.01% of target)Actual kind contribution made Rs. 155.72 million(80.04% of target)


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Sr.No. WUA Activity Number of WUO/

WUA analysed Summary Performance Achievement

Actual Cash and Kind contribution ratio realised 21:79against prescribed scheduled ratio of 40: 60.

5Participated inordinary jointinspection

WUA 1508 Joint inspection made by WUA 1450 WUA(96.15% of total WUA 1508)

6 CMC Inspection WUA 1508 WUA Works inspection made 1157 WUA (76.72%)

7VolumetricSupply

WUA 1508

Water Measuring Devices installed and VolumetricWater Supply initiated by WRD 1245 WUA (82.56%).

Water Supplied on Volumetric Basis in 933 WUAs(61.87%)

8 WaterEntitlement WUA 1508 MWRRA fixed entitlement for 996 (66.05%) WUAs up

to Rabi & Hot Weather season.

9Handing OverO&M

WUA 1508 Handing over implemented 1029 WUA (68.24%)O&M by WUA started 517 WUA (34.28%)

10Preparation ofIrrigationProgram

WUA 1508Preliminary Irrigation Programme (PIP) prepared 91WUA (6.03%) Kharif, 138 WUA (9.15%) Rabi and 127(8.42%) Hot Weather

11 Procurement WUA 1508 Office building constructed for 652 WUAs (43%).

12 Consultancies WUA 1508

NGO appointed in 7 Region – Services of oneRegional NGO Aurangabad terminated in Dec 2009.Later, the contracts of all NGOs expired on 31 Mar.2012. WRD recalled the new tenders to appoint NGOsfurther for the extended period. At present, 2 NGOsat Jalgaon and Pune appointed. Others are inpipeline for appointment for one year.

13 Expenditure WUA 1508 Actual cumulative expenditure was Rs.371.21 millionand its percentage to Base cost is 81.25%.

Note: WUA activities as listed above are principally performed during the MWSIP implementation stage as a part ofWUA formation, capacity building and irrigation water supply/delivery sub component (B-3).

4.3.14 On-the-Spot Interviews of WUA farmers

4.3.14.1 The M&E external agency has now started a new practice of “on-the-spotinterviews” of WUA farmers during the field verification visits, to obtain frank views offarmers regarding functioning of WUA and their own performance in providing effectivesupport to WUA and achieving higher productivity and production in the irrigated canalcommands per volume of water applied and per hectare land irrigated, includingdiversification of cropping pattern for higher economic growth. As discussed in themeetings, with World Bank Review Mission in June 2012, the interviews of farmers takenin absence of Chairperson and members of the Managing Committee to avoid influenceof these members on farmers and to get their frank views on functioning of WUA.Currently, the 13th Monitoring round on-the-spot interviews were taken of 110 farmersfrom 11 WUA (6 WUA on Mula Major Irrigation Project, Ahmednagar– 60 farmers, 2 WUAon Mangi Medium Irrigation Project, Solapur – 20 farmers, 3 WUA one each on AdolMinor Irrigation Project, Washim, Bharaj Minor Irrigation Project, Jalna, and Wahi MinorIrrigation Project, Bhandara – 30 farmers = Total 110 farmers). In addition the focusgroup discussions were made jointly with WUA functionaries, farmers and concernedWRD Engineers, to learn about an integrated infrastructure framework performance.


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4.3.14.2 A separate format has been designed for the purpose. Randomly 10 farmersfrom various reaches (2 fromHead, 3 from Middle and 5 fromTail reach) were selected andinterviewed as per thestructured questionnaire. Thedetailed analysis has beenmade in and the same ispresented in Annexure-IV.I. Inorder to elicit the awarenessamong various issues of WUAinformation was collecteddirectly from WUA members’other than ManagementCommittee members by theexternal M&E expert team which visited 5 schemes and covered 11 WUAs. The averagecommand farm holding size is 2.01 ha (ranging between 1.40 ha and 3.00 ha). WUA wisedetails are presented at Annexure IV.I. Similarly out of 110 beneficiaries of the project22, 32 and 56 members fall in Head, Middle and Tail reaches respectively. The keyresponses presented in the table 4.3.13 below, revealed in overall only about 71% of theresponses are satisfactory and above level and the balance are below satisfactory levelof M&E team. In case of the farmers’ awareness of WUA organization and its functionslevel 64% of the responses are above satisfactory level, in case of farmers’ participation82% responses above satisfactory, and in case of implementation level only 67%responses are above satisfactory level.

Table 4.3.13 : Abstract findings on magnitude of responses on farmers awareness,participating and implementation levels

Particulars

Type of response Grading of response / Awareness

Yes No Total VeryGood Good Satisfactory Un-

satisfactory

NotKnown

/ NoTotal

Sample -110 ( 10 each from 11 WUAsvisited)

CATEGORIZATIONOF AWARENESS

LEVEL

WUA Office andactivities. 98 12 110 82 14 2 0 12 110

DLA,CLA, PLA Org.relation 31 59 90 0 25 6 1 58 90

Role andresponsibilities ofDLA,CLA, PLA

28 62 90 0 22 6 1 61 90

Water Delivery VolumeBasis 100 10 110 0 85 15 2 8 110

Schedule of Irrigationwater supply fromWUA

101 9 110 0 96 5 0 9 110

MMISF Act 2005 &Rules 2006 42 68 110 0 11 31 1 67 110

Sub Total 400 220 620 82 253 65 5 215 620% 64.52 35.48 100.00 13.23 40.81 10.48 0.81 34.68 100.00

PARTICIPATIONLEVEL

MC Election 89 21 110 1 60 28 1 20 110GB Meeting 85 25 110 0 60 25 0 25 110Farmer CashContribution 82 28 110 0 75 7 0 28 110

Water ChargesPayment 106 4 110 0 92 14 1 3 110

Sub Total 362 78 440 1 287 74 2 76 440% 82.27 17.73 100.00 0.23 65.23 16.82 0.45 17.27 100.00


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Particulars

Type of response Grading of response / Awareness

Yes No Total VeryGood Good Satisfactory Un-

satisfactory

NotKnown

/ NoTotal

IMPLEMENTATIONLEVEL

Water Use Efficiency 97 13 110 0 69 28 1 12 110Satisfied with the WUAservices 103 7 110 0 74 29 1 6 110

Crop Diversification 23 87 110 0 6 17 24 63 110Sub Total 223 107 330 0 149 74 26 81 330

% 67.58 32.42 100.00 0.00 45.15 22.42 7.88 24.55 100.00Total responses 985 405 1390 83 689 213 33 372 1390% to total responses 70.86 29.14 100.00 5.97 49.57 15.32 2.37 26.76 100.00

4.3.15 Field level WUA Performance Grading by M&E Agency4.3.15.1 The WUA grading was designed broadly based on three major parameters (a)WUA performance on self management (35%), (b) WUA performance on assetsmanagement (35%), and (c) WUA performance on level of training and capacity building,participation, dialogues, innovation and sustainability (30%). A standard format wasdesigned incorporating the above parameters along with related items (Annexure IV.J).The format was used during field verification visits of 11 WUAs. In all the heads, subitems were earmarked and observed at the field level. The design and allocated scoresis as below given in Table 4.3.14.

Table 4.3.14 : Design Criterion adopted for grading the WUA and allocated scores

SNo. Criteria Allocated

MarksS

No. Criteria AllocatedMarks

SNo. Criteria Allocated

Marks

WUA Self Management WUA Operations and Performance WUA Participation, Dialogues,Innovation and Sustainability

1 Water Regulation/Volumetric Supply 5 8 Tail End Area

Receiving Water 10 12Managements

CommitteeMeetings

5

2 O & M worksImplementation 5 9 Area Under Rabi

Crops 5 13Attendance

(General BodyMeetings)

5

3 Conflict Resolution 5 10 Water UseEfficiency (Ha/TCM) 10 14 Transparency 5

4 Joint assessment ofWater Charges 5 11 Water Charges

Collection 10 15 Innovations inWater Use 5

5 Distribution NetworkManagement 5 16 Training &

Capacity building 5

6 Maintenance ofRecords 5 17 Sustainability of

WUA 5

7 Maintenance ofoffice infrastructure 5

Total 35 35 30

4.3.15.2 The marks criteria adopted for grading/rating of WUA performance in thecategory of unsatisfactory to outstanding grade are given below in Table 4.3.15.

Table 4.3.15 : Criteria for Grading of the WUA PerformanceMarks Obtained Grading / Rating No. of WUAs %More Than 90 % A+ (Outstanding) - -

70 - 90 % A (Very Good ) 2 18.1860 - 69 % B+ (Good) 6 54.5550 - 59 % B (Satisfactory) - -

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4.3.15.3 Following the opinions of field engineers for 11 WUAs visited, views gatheredthrough on-the-spot interview of WUA farmers and focused group discussions. Based onthis the overall assessment of the WUA performance grading has been made by M&Eexpert and is given below in Table 4.3.16. Out of 11 visited WUAs only 3 (27%) fall in thecategory of unsatisfactory and 8 (63%) fall in satisfactory and above level. Thishappened because more than 70% WUAs visited have been old and continuingsince Co-operative stage.

Table 4.3.16 : WUA Overall Assessment and Performance Grading

Sl.No.

Type ofScheme

Name ofthe

SchemeName of the WUA

WUA Overall Assessment and Performance Rating / Marks

RatingWUA SelfManagement

WUAOperations

andPerformance

WUAParticipation,

Dialogues,Innovation andSustainability

Total

35 35 30 1001 Major Mula Hanuman WUA-11 18 27 16 61 B+2 Major Mula Yashwant WUA-14 20 22 18 60 B+

3 Major Mula Madhav Baba WUA-48 20 27 16 63 B+

4 Major Mula Shri Dutt WUA-63 30 22 18 70 A

5 Major Mula Shri Muktipur WUA-123 23 21 16 60 B+

6 Major Mula Swami SamarathWUA-257 21 23 16 60 B+

7 Medium Mangi Sangmeshwar WUA-2 12 22 11 45 C8 Medium Mangi Adinath WUA-7 12 14 9 35 C

9 Minor Adol Murdeshwar WUA-1(RBC) 21 22 17 60 B+

10 Minor Bharaj Shamgirbaba WUA-1 7 16 13 36 C11 Minor Wahi Wahi Project WUA-1 24 31 16 71 A

Refer Annexure IV.J for sub component wise details

4.3.16 WUA Performance Grading and Rating of Overall 1167 WUAs4.3.16.1 WUA functionaries are required to play cardinal roles related to institutionalmanagement, irrigation system management to facilitate its effective and efficientoperation and maintenance, watermanagement to achieve higherwater use efficiency, conflictresolution, fiscal management andpurposeful initiative for takinginnovative measures with peacefuldialogues at all levels in order toachieve optimum functionalcapacity and sustainability of theentire system. MWSIP has beendesigned with the broad objective ofsystematically monitoring andevaluating performance so thatlessons learned can successivelybe fed back into projectimplementation. For this purposeM&E agency designed a format and called for the observations of WRD officers on eachof the WUA in its functioning. WUA performance grading and rating based on thecomments of the related WRD field engineers was further analysed by the M&E agency.


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Accordingly, it was found that about 56% of the WUAs are functioning satisfactory andabove level. The outstanding and very Good WUAs are about 3% and 11% respectively.

4.3.16.2 The information obtained from the MWSIP division engineers pertaining to WUAgrading and rating (IR-16) during last year has also been analysed in accordance with thedivisional level engineer’s perceptions and observations. The formats filled up withobservations by Field Engineers (SDE/EE) of WRD for about 1167 WUAs spread over to176 Schemes as data available were analysed as the first phase interpretation andinference drawn. The overall assessment of the WUA performance grading thus made isgiven below in Table 4.3.17. Out of 1167 WUAs, 660 WUA (56.6%) fall in the category of“Satisfactory and Above”. Scheme category wise details are presented at AnnexureIV.K. The performance of all the remaining 507 WUAs falls under the category of“Unsatisfactory”. It was appreciable to note that 2.74% of the WUAs (32 WUAs)received the rating of “Outstanding” i.e. securing more than 90 marks.

Table 4.3.17 : Overall Assessment of WUA Performance based on data inputs from fieldengineers through PPMU

SchemeCategory

Rating Category (No. of WUAs) Rating Category, %

A+ A B+ B CTotal(No.)

Outstanding(A+)

VeryGood

(A)

Good(B+)

Satisfactory (B)

Un-satisfactory(C) Total

(%)Score range Score range

>90% 70 -90%

60 -69%

50 -59% <50% >90% 70 -

90%60 -69%

50 -59% <50%

Major 6 103 252 133 366 860 0.70 11.98 29.30 15.47 42.56 100.0

Medium 24 8 7 23 48 110 21.82 7.27 6.36 20.91 43.64 100.0

Minor 2 20 44 38 93 197 1.02 10.15 22.34 19.29 47.21 100.0

Total 32 131 303 194 507 1167 2.74 11.23 25.96 16.62 43.44 100.0

No. of WUAs above satisfactory level : 660 No. of WUAs above satisfactory level : 56.6%

0 0 06

2 9

0 0 1 1

6 8

2 5

5 7

1 6 4

8 3

3 8

7

5 9

1 1 1

3 6

2 1 7

0

1 5

2 7

6 8

1 5 5

0

5 0

1 0 0

1 5 0

2 0 0

2 5 0

> 9 0 % 7 0 - 9 0 % 6 0 - 6 9 % 5 0 - 5 9 % < 5 0 %

No.ofWUAs

G r a d i n g o f W U A s ( 1 1 6 7 )( O n R e g i o n a l B a s i s )

K o n k a n ( 3 5 W U A s )

M a r a t h w a d a ( 7 0 W U A s )

N o r t h M a h a r a s h t r a ( 3 6 7 W U A s)

V id a r b h a ( 4 6 0 W U A s )

W e st e r n M a h a r a s h t r a ( 2 6 5 W U A s )


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Recent Developments in Planning of Training for WUA on Priority

4.3.16.3 As per discussions and correspondence with PPMU for planning prioritytraining for WUA, it was decided that where rating of WUA is unsatisfactory i.e., below50%, such WUA should be identified and list should be submitted to PPMU for planningof training. Grading received for 1167 WUAs from various field divisions. Out of theseWUAs, the rating of 507 WUA is unsatisfactory. M&E has proposed that priority trainingshould be planned for M.C. members of these WUAs. The list of 507 WUAs has beensubmitted to PPMU for planning of priority training accordingly. It was understood thatPPMU took initiation in building the capacities to these 507 unsatisfactory WUAson priority basis.

4.3.16.4 Following up overall assessment of WUA performance in respect of managerialcapabilities gained through whatever training and capacity building imparted so far onMWSIP, it may be concluded that the level of WUA performance is above satisfactorylevel for about 57% (833) WUAs of 1511 WUAs formed in the project area. Remaining678 WUAs need to be given working training on priority to achieve their satisfactory levelof performance. It is also a matter of concern that the TOT module evolved by WALMI forcomprehensive training to WUAs by a group of four trainers (Engineering, Agriculture,Accounts and Social Science) has not practically found workable at WALMI as well as inthe field. As desired by PPMU, the matter was also discussed with Prof. Kale of WALMI,who has been organising the WRD/WUA training at WALMI. WALMI is of the opinion thatselected talented members of WUA can be considered as resource persons. WALMI hasimparted training for 371 TOTs so far. A resource person with integrated discipline ofthese four subjects can better be useful in practical sense to impart training to WUAs whohave a limited responsibility in small irrigated area. For management of the WUA society,irrigation assets, distribution of water to agricultural cropping system and accounts mainlyrelated to collection of water charges and correspondingly remittance to WRD, etc.Alternatively, as suggested by the Chairperson, Review Committee during the initialpresentation of the 12th MR on 7th October 2013, the capacity of WUA functionaries whohave been evaluated as outstanding and very good in performance could be utilised fortheir participation in imparting training program to their fellow WUA MC members in otherproject commands. The particulars of these WUAs in brief are presented in Table 4.3.18.

Table 4.3.18 : Region-wise Assessed Number ofOutstanding and Very Good WUAs on MWSIP

Sl.No.

Name ofScheme

No. Of WUAsRegion District WRD Circle Chief

EngineerOut-standing

VeryGood

A] Major Schemes

1. Mula 1 56 NorthMaharashtra Ahmednagar CADA

NashikNMR

Nashik

2. Pench 0 27 Vidarbha Nagpur CADANagpur

WRNagpur

3. Itiadoh 5 20 Vidarbha Gondia CADANagpur

WRNagpur

B] Medium Schemes

4. Waghad 24 0 NorthMaharashtra Nashik CADA

NashikNMR

Nashik


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Sl.No.

Name ofScheme

No. Of WUAsRegion District WRD Circle Chief

EngineerOut-standing

VeryGood

5. Mangi 0 8 WesternMaharashtra Solapur CADA

Solapur SP Pune

C] Minor Schemes

6. Satnoor 1 1 Vidarbha Amaravati AIC Akola WRNagpur

7. Yelgur 1 0 Vidarbha Gadchiroli CIPCChandrapur

WRNagpur

8. Aatpadi 0 1 WesternMaharashtra Sangli SIC Sangli WR Pune

9. Pathari 0 2 WesternMaharashtra Solapur CADA

Solapur SP Pune

10 Shekadari 0 2 Vidarbha Amaravati AIC Akola WRNagpur

11 Vyagra 0 1 Vidarbha Buldhana AIC Akola WRNagpur

12 Dongargaon 0 1 Vidarbha Chandrapur CIPCChandrapur

WRNagpur

13 Kusarla 0 1 Vidarbha Gadchiroli CIPCChandrapur

WRNagpur

14 Kannamwargram 0 1 Vidarbha Wardha CIPCChandrapur

WRNagpur

15 Motasawanga 0 1 Vidarbha Washim WICWashim

WRNagpur

16 Sonkhas 0 1 Vidarbha Washim WICWashim

WRNagpur

17 Hiwara Lahe 0 1 Vidarbha Washim WICWashim

WRNagpur

18 Dongargaon 0 1 Vidarbha Chandrapur CIPCChandrapur

WRNagpur

19 Diwale 0 1 WesternMaharashtra Pune PIC Pune WR Pune

20 Padwalkarwadi 0 2 WesternMaharashtra Solapur CADA

Solapur SP Pune

21 Khatizapur 0 2 Vidarbha Amaravati AIC Akola WRNagpur

22 Kothare 0 1 NorthMaharashtra Dhule CADA

JalgaonTIDC

Jalgaon

Total 32 131 3 Regions 15 Districts 9 Circles 5 CEs

4.3.16.5 It is observed that a WUA as a whole cannot be considered as a Trainerassessed as overall outstanding very good. In fact, the competent suitable secretary, MCmember or WUA member out of these WUAs with reasonable educational level andknowledge in WUA functioning in respect of WUA self management, irrigationmanagement in relation to irrigation system vis-a-vis cropping system and financialmanagement including nature of conflicts arising in WUA jurisdiction shall have to beidentified by the concerned sectional/sub divisional level officer of the respective WRDdivision/circle for designating such WUA functionary as Trainer to other WUAfunctionaries found to be so far at unsatisfactory level of performance.

4.3.16.6 The WUAs needing training on priority to reach satisfactory level are assessedat about 507 Nos. The WRD shall have to devise appropriate schedule to impart themadequate training as early as possible. The particulars in brief are provided in Table4.3.19 as below:


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Table 4.3.19 : Region-wise Assessed Number of WUAsNeeding Adequate Training on Priority

Scheme Type Region No. of WUAsMajor Konkan 24Major Marathwada 39Major North Maharashtra 26Major Vidarbha 158Major Western Maharashtra 119Major Sub Total 366Medium Marathwada 5Medium Vidarbha 18Medium Western Maharashtra 25Medium Sub Total 48Minor Konkan 5Minor Marathwada 24Minor North Maharashtra 12Minor Vidarbha 41Minor Western Maharashtra 11Minor Sub Total 93

Total 507

4.3.16.7 It is suggested that the concerned Chief Engineer / Superintending Engineershall obtain the list of identified WUA functionaries as resource persons showing name,address and mobile number out of outstanding / very good WUAs from the respectivedivisions and forward the consolidate list to the PPMU for onward transmission to suchChief Engineer / Superintending Engineer Circle where the WUAs out of 678 numbersneeding training on priority. This will facilitate the needy divisions and sub divisions tocall the identified WUA level resource persons for imparting training to their WUAs as pertime schedule for training decided by them. The period of training to a group of WUAs atrespective taluka headquarter may be fixed for two days. A set of printed MMISF Act(2005) and MMISF Rules (2006) shall invariably be distributed to all WUAs essentially inlocal Marathi language.

4.3.17 Social Audit to be conducted by WUA General Body: Process Enlightened4.3.17.1 The aspects of social audit were first introduced at the level of PPMU and theWorld Bank Mission in Twelfth MR at the initiative of M&E Agency. The design of thequestionnaire of social audit format was designed by M&E agency and discussed with thePPMU and the World Bank Mission (17-25 Oct. 2013) on 23rd October 2013.

4.3.17.2 Social audit provides clues to achieve good governance by promotingtransparency, accountability and participation, and improving an Organization’s socialand ethical performance for the benefit of prescribed beneficiaries. It attracts greatercommunity participation, promoting collective decision making and sharingresponsibilities by WUA and WRD. In terms of the “physical management”, the socialaudit contemplates the impact of the local governance to be carried out with the consentand complete understanding of the requirements of the people concerned. In terms of


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the “financial management”, the social control over withdrawal and usage of projectfunds become the part of the social audit. Social audit facilitates the understanding,measuring, reporting and most importantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness ofthe local governance. Social audit is most effective when the actual beneficiaries of WUAactivity are involved in it, given appropriate authority and rights.

4.3.17.3 In the case of management of irrigation systems by farmers the social audit is tobe done by the General Body of WUA (DLA, CLA and PLA) as a regular practice. TheGOM has already created a Special Cell to promote and monitor the WUA activities,which can be assigned the function of supervising the social audit made by the GeneralBody of WUAs, through respective regions, circles, divisions and sub divisions, creatingthe desired infrastructures. A draft questionnaire for the Social audit has already beendesigned by M&E agency and provided in the 12th MR as Annexure IV-M. The frequency ofsocial audit shall be at the beginning of Kharif, Rabi and Hot Weather season three timesin a year. A group leader, out of General Body shall be selected with proper educationallevel (minimum secondary school level) to support social audit activity. It has to beensured through social audit that the interest of the WUA farmers are adequatelywatched and taken care by implementing the decisions expeditiously.

4.3.17.4 As discussed with PPMU and World Bank Mission on 23rd October, 2013, theM&E Team demonstrated the Social audit procedures to the WUA Executive Bodies atthree WUAs during field verification visits for 13th MR. First in Mula Major IrrigationProject the social audit process was highlighted on 14th November, 2013 at Shri DattaWUA in Chanda village in district Ahmednagar. Some WUA Directors including theSecretary were present along with some General Body members. Second in MangiMedium Irrigation Project the process of social audit was explained at SangmeshwarWUA in village Khambewari, district Jalna on 18th November 2013. Third in Wahi MinorIrrigation Project at Wahi WUA in village Wahi, district Bhandara, the social audit processwas elucidated on 26th November, 2013.

4.3.17.5 Social audit at “WUA Datta in village Chanda, on Mula Major Irrigation Project”was highly appreciated by the WRD and WUA functionaries and members especially inthe matter of deficiencies noticed in training component, WUA records, properprocedures to be followed in conducting MC and GB meetings, execution of rehabilitationworks, need for preparing irrigation program by WUA and tail reach disputes on accountof adequate water not reaching to the tail reach farmers. WUA members did not have theproper knowledge of equity performance and water use efficiency in technical terms. TheWUA members were also not fully aware of the real agriculture income per irrigated areain terms of the profit to them. These all points were appreciated by the farmers and WUAmanagement looking to the importance of social audit assured the M&E agency toattempt in future the social audit with the desired cooperation of WRD.

4.3.17.6 Social audit at “WUA Sangmeshwar in village Khambewari, on Mangi MediumIrrigation Project” was also appreciated by the WRD and WUA functionaries and availablemembers. When all the questionnaire points were explained to be covered in socialaudit, they expressed the real need of the social audit for proper functioning of WUA, andassured that WUA executives will take desired initiative in conducting social audit at the


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time of General Body meeting, likely to be held thrice a year (Kharif, Rabi and Hotweather) depending upon the water availability in the dam storage.

4.3.17.7 Social audit procedures were too explained during the field verification visit to“Wahi WUA on Wahi Minor Irrigation Project” on 26th November, 2013. WUA executivesand a few farmers were present along with WRD officials. Monthly meetings are regularlyconducted by WUA President. WUA has been normally functioning satisfactorily. AllWUA executive members and farmers present at the focused group discussionappreciated the significance of social audit in effective functioning of the WUA andassured to regularly conduct the social audit through General Body meeting with thecooperation of WRD.

4.3.17.8 Field observations made by M&E agency revealed that social audit of WUAshas found acceptance at WUA level as well as at the level of WRD authorities and islikely to become a regular practice to be adopted during all seasons as it is understood afirm decision taken by GOM.

4.3.18 Convergence Approach with MWSIPThe MWSIP on closure stage in March 2014, the WUAs would need to adopt variousconvergence approaches to continue further needed development inputs. The followingsources may be helpful to address convergence. Field channels all over MWSIP projectsare in dilapidated stage and those may possibly be rehabilitated or renovated throughconvergence efforts.

i. Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) Livelihood Mission

National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) initiated livelihood enhancement andvulnerability reduction interventions through a special program "Mahila KisanSashaktikaran Pariyojana"

The core focus of MKSP under sustainable agriculture sector is to promote agriculture onsustainable basis where the inputs are localized, risks are mitigated, productivity isenhanced, food security is ensured and hence net income of family is increased. Theimportant objectives of MKSP-Sustainable Agriculture are as follows:

Create sustainable agricultural livelihood opportunities for women in agriculture Ensure food and nutrition security at the household and the community level Improve the skills and capabilities of women in agriculture to support farm-based

activities. Enhance the managerial capacities of women in agriculture for bettermanagement of bio-diversity.

The possible activities to meet the above objectives are that in the WUA of Diwale Minorscheme near Pune is being run by women farmers. The works of skills and capabilitieslike fertilizer and pesticide spraying, weeding and threshing through machines etc, can betaken by the women members by imparting proper training with a view to reducing losses.Also in the areas of composting (Vermi Compost), use of dry grass for manuring,practicing organic farming like use of neem cakes or neem oil can be taught to womenfarmers.


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Strengthening of ALSS based assets for increasing incomes of the women farmers.MWSIP Commands are spread over to entire Maharashtra. Wherever the aforesaidscheme of NRLM is implemented, the WRD staff should coordinate with MaharashtraState Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) for bringing up relevant proposal in MWSIPcommands in coordination with WUAs.

ii. Tribal Welfare Department

Establish the convergence process for tribal committees with the Tribal WelfareDepartment for relevant MWSIP commands in improving the income levels of the tribalfarmers by means of providing Agricultural Livelihood Support Services (ALSS) basedassets. Initiate more capacity building interventions to the tribal committees under thisprovision, wherever the MWSIP schemes are located in tribal belts. There are largenumber of tanks under MWSIP in Dhlue and Nandurbar, Chandrapur and Gadchirolidistricts where majority of the WUA members are from tribal communities where capacitybuilding can be initiated along with some infrastructure assistance from the department.

iii. MNREGA

Currently in the State of Maharashtra, departments like Forest, Agriculture, Fishery haveutilized the NREGS fund and engaged the MNREGA job card holders in different works.To help the farmers diversify crop production initiatives have been taken by some of thedistricts in the state by converging NREGA with National Horticulture Mission (NHM) andNational Horticulture Board (NHB). By converging different schemes in villages, like roadconnectivity has been undertaken like village to block roads, converting Kucha road topebble road and to Tar/Asphalt road; and pucca roads in SC colonies which connectsvillages to nearby towns. MNREGA has been dovetailed successfully with social forestryprogramme.

The convergent activities from MNREGA for MWSIP may be desilting of water spreadareas (related to minor dams, Major canals), clearance of bushes or Jungles in maincanals, filling of gullies along canal banks, rectification of field channels and land levellingetc.

There are large number of minor dams in Marathwada, Vidharbha, North and WesternMaharashtra under MWSIP, where desilting and removal of bushes and jungle can beundertaken under MNREGA to have convergence for MWSIP works.

iv. National Horticulture Mission (NHM) and National Horticulture Board (NHB)

MWSIP WUA members may access NHM & NHB to derive horticulture saplings to plantin the farm bunds or in a block/plot and take additional initiative for economic growth asthe farm families. Especially for MWSIP schemes in north Maharashtra districts of Nashik,Sholapur and Orange growing districts the technical support advices may be taken to getthe better yields in existing plantations and also in expanding the areas.

v. Comprehensive Land Development Programmes (CLDP)

CLDP programme was launched in the year 2004 with an objective to develop the poorquality of assigned lands of SC, ST, BC and other poor beneficiaries and to enhance anddiversify livelihood options of the poor by bringing these lands under diversified farming


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systems. Department of Rural Development is implementing INDIRA PRABHA underNABARD funded Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). Enhancement inirrigation facilities, incomes and awareness levels about adoption of proper agronomicpractices are some of the outcomes.

Works/activities that cannot be taken up with machinery like bush clearance, removal ofboulders, land levelling, creation of irrigation facilities, i.e., drilling of bore wells anderection of pump sets including energisation etc., are taken up in convergence withCLDP. Similarly, these activities in MWSIP commands can be undertaken as aconvergence process with CLDP.

vi. Programmes of Maharashtra Agriculture Department

MWSIP has already envisaged and implemented the Agriculture Support Services (ASS)in irrigation commands through Maharashtra Agriculture Department in 66 schemes. Thisscope may be further expanded by convergence process on completion of the project.The Agriculture Department has obtained the World Bank assistance for talkinginnovative measures in irrigated commands under MWSIP, and in that case the irrigationcommands are likely to obtain desired assistance.

4.4. IMPROVED WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES INSIX SELECTED SCHEMES (Sub-Component B-4)

4.4.1 The main objective of this component is to implement the programme of waterentitlement initially as a pilot programme on 6 schemes, 2 Major (Ghod and Kukadi), 1Medium (Mangi) and 3 Minor - Diwale, Hiware (replaced in place of originally proposedWafgaon) and Benikre schemes in Krishna basin as stated in PIP of MWSIP.

4.4.2 Volumetric charging of WUAs in 6 pilot schemes: Water entitlements havebeen fixed in six selected schemes (Partly in Ghod and Kukadi on selected WUAs) underMWSIP in Krishna basin and volumetric supply is started from November 2007.

4.4.3 Installation of Measuring Devices: Measuring devices are installed in all theselected schemes.

4.4.4 Water Auditing and Bench marking of six selected schemes: The state reporton water auditing and benchmarking which is published annually also includesinformation for these six schemes.

4.4.5 Formation of DLAs / PLAs / CLAs: Out of these six schemes, PLAs have beenformed on two schemes viz., Ghod (Major) and Mangi (Medium). On the 3 minorschemes viz., Hiware (instead of Walgaon), Benikre and Diwale WUAs at minor level areformed. On Kukadi Major scheme of which only a portion is under MWSIP, no PLA is tobe formed. However, five CLAs proposed on higher level are formed. On Ghod (Major)and Mangi (Medium) schemes two CLAs each as proposed are also formed. In Kukadiand Ghod schemes 11 and 6 DLAs respectively are formed as proposed.

4.4.6 As per the plan, the project is expected to fix up irrigation water entitlement atPLA, DLA and WUA level and also conduct water accounting and water auditing atsection level and scheme level. This is yet to commence.


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Table 4.4.1 : Selected Schemes in Krishna Basin where Entitlement is being implementedon WUAs at Minor Level as on 30th September 2013

Schemes

WUA at minor level DLA PLA CLA

Targ

et

Form

ed

Entit

lem

ent

Issu

ed

Targ

et

Form

ed

Targ

et

Form

ed

Targ

et

Form

ed

Majori) Kukadi 117 117 109 11 11 0 0 5 5ii) Ghod 55 55 54 6 6 1 1 2 2

Mediumi) Mangi 8 8 8 0 - 1 1 2 2

Minori) Diwale 1 1 1 - - - - - -ii) Hiware 1 1 1 - - - - - -iii) Benikre 1 1 1 - - - - - -

4.4.7 In addition to earlier 6 schemes, 245 (221 from MWSIP) more schemes indifferent basins have been provided entitlement on WUAs at minor level. Thus, for theyear 2012-13, total 251 projects covering 1059 WUAs are included in water entitlementprogram which includes 1033 WUAs on 227 projects under MWSIP and 26 WUAs on 24other projects (Non MWSIP). Balance 9 projects and remaining WUAs on the projectsalready included in water entitlement program (total balance 481 WUAs under MWSIP)are planned to be covered in water entitlement program for 2013-14. Since therehabilitation of canal system is still underway in many schemes under MWSIP, theconcept of Entitlement will become fully operational after the rehabilitation works arecompleted and WUAs take over the systems.

4.4.8 Review and Revision of Entitlement: The review and revision of prescribedwater use entitlement needs to be taken considering realistic assessment of systemlosses. This is being done on yearly basis since 2006-07 and completed for the years2006-07 to 2011-12 for the 246 selected projects. For the year 2012-13 review andrevision of entitlement is in progress for 5 projects selected. Thus, the total number ofprojects selected upto 2012-13 is 251 (out of which 227 projects are from MWSIP).4.4.9 While completing the ongoing activities / works during the proposed extendedperiod, it is planned to further support the reforms in the irrigation water management bytaking up a pilot on one of the rehabilitated schemes. The pilot would be aiming todevelop total channel control by way of canal automation and data management.

4.4.10 Procurement of Civil Works under Improved Water ManagementPractices: No provision

4.4.11 Procurement of Goods & Equipments under ImprovedWater Management Practices

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procurement was expected to be completed by May 2008. However as per revisedprocurement plan PP-R5 this package is deleted.

4.4.12 Consultancies under Improved Water Management Practices4.4.12.1 Five consultancy packages (One each for five basins viz., Krishna, Godavari –Vidarbha Region, Godavari - Marathawada region, Tapi and West-flowing) each costingRs.2.0 million for Bulk Entitlements in respective basin areas earlier provided in PP-R2are deleted in PP-R3.

4.4.13 Financial Progress on Improved Water Management Practices

Table 4.4.2 : Financial Progress on Sub-component of Improved Water ManagementPractices on Selected Schemes (up to September 2013)

(Rs. in million)

Position as onBase

cost withGovt.staff

Revisedcost

TargetedExpenditur

e as perRevised

Plan

ActualExpendi-

ture

% ofActual

Expenditure to Base

cost

% of ActualExpenditureto revised

cost


31 Mar. 2013 49.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 --- ---

30 Sept. 2013 49.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 --- ---

4.4.13.1 The revised cost of this sub-component is nil. As such no financial progressis expected in this sub component.

4.4.13.2 The progress of the expenditure from initiation of the project till September2013 vs. planned is depicted in the Chart below:

4.5 AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES (Sub-Component B-5)

4.5.1 Introduction

4.5.1.1 Agriculture Support Services envisaged for dissemination of improved productiontechnologies for irrigated agriculture production system. This component aims tostrengthen agricultural support services in irrigated areas through the flagship agency ofATMAs, which is based on extension activities designed specially to motivate mainstakeholder farmers of command area of the irrigation project to harvest the optimumbenefits of irrigation potential created in the command area of the dam project. The ASSComponent is being implemented in 66 irrigation schemes - 9 major, 13 medium and 44minor schemes in 33 districts and 81 Taluks. The Cultivable Command Area is estimatedto be about 5.35 lakh ha (82%) of total CCA under MWSIP, benefitting about 3 lakhfamilies. The main objectives of ASS component are to improve productivity of waterthrough irrigated agriculture intensification and Agricultural intensification, diversificationand commercialization is planned to be achieved through Improved support services,Strengthening of extensions of farmer-market linkages, effective collaboration of linedepartments and greater involvement of the private sector Other activities include upgradation of 60 Agro-polyclinics, 21 District Training Centres, one State AgriculturalExtension Manag ement & Training Institute (SAEMTI) and 7 Regional Agricultural


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Extension Management & Training Institute (RAEMTI). The position as on 30 September,2013 is given below together with achievements during the reporting period of April -September, 2013. Progress reports given by Agricultural Department related to sub-component for ending September, 2013 as against revised targets at MTR 2009-10 stagehas been considered.

4.5.2 Implementation arrangements

4.5.2.1 A new implementation strategy was took up at village level. It was based onmultidisciplinary and interdepartmental support groups and it was expected to enhanceinter-departmental co-ordination and effectively involve farmers in the planning andimplementation of various activities in identified irrigation projects. The new organizationalarrangement included with Krishi Vigyan Mandals and Village Support Groups. Theproject activities at village levels were implemented by establishing Krishi VigyanMandals (KVM).The Krishi Vigyan Mandal constituted from among progressive farmers ofprojects. Under the KVM,Village Support Groups (VSG) were formed in each village.Village Support Group (VSG) was having facilitators from line departments and ExtensionService Providers (ESP’s)from the local area. Water Users Associations (WUA) is animportant stakeholder of VSG.

4.5.2.2 Village Support Groups (VSGs): The project envisaged to form multidisciplinaryvillage support groups of about 7-10 members at Village Level which consists of threefarmers who are the members of Water Users Association, one of whom should be awoman, representatives of NGO, input supplier, a member from service providers andone each from technical staff of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy,Fishery and Social Department. According to the reports, 830 Village Support Groups(VSGs) were apportioned during 2006-07 from the earlier existing Mahapik Programme(2002-2005), meeting the physical target fully. Agriculture Department reported that about1369 VSGs & 1625 Farmer Interest groups have been formed till September 2013.However, the functional utility of these groups need improvement by active follow up bydepartment, currently department is focussed on Krishi Vigyan Mandals compared to VSGsand FIGs.

4.5.2.3 Krishi Vigyan Mandals (KVM): In KVMs members of Water Users Associationsare the major stakeholder, consist of 1000 progressive farmers covering an area between2000 and 2500 ha. By and large, KVMs cater to 4-5 WUAs spread over 2-3 villages. EachKVM has a Sanghatak (organizer or Secretary), representatives of VSGs, village basedfarmers’ organizations and field staff of concerned line departments. These KVMs areactive irrespective of canal water availability and this has been driving force to bring morenumber of farmers being attracted to KVMs.

4.5.2.4 It was planned to form 300 KVMs in 33 districts so far 395 KVMs are formedhowever 300 KVMs operate in command areas of various dam taken under MWSIPareas. The target was achieved in 2006-07 itself again through apportioning. 181 of theseKVMs have been reported to be provided with computers. 300 KVMs have beenregistered till September 2013. During field visit we could meet KVM, it was found thatKVM was active consisted of young and middle aged progressive farmers however, thereis significant scope to involve these community based institutes in taking up multi-stakeholder initiatives especially to improve productivity, high value crops and develop


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market access (contract farming) and awareness levels of farmers, their operation andfunctioning can be improved particularly in MWSIP areas.

4.5.2.5 WB Implementation Support Mission (June 2008) team recommended thatadequate number of KVMs are to be located at minor irrigation schemes/tail end areas tomainstream agricultural support by September 2008. No such reallocation has beenreported as on date. If the reallocation is not possible Agriculture Department shouldestablish new KVMs at the tail end areas. The suggestion was not implemented becausearea under irrigation is comparatively less i.e. around 200-250 ha., Also the department isunder the opinion that the existing KVMs are sufficient to meet the extension service intail end areas.

Table 4.5.1 : Institutional Arrangements of Krishi Vigyan Mandals (KVMs) andVillage Support Groups (VSGs)

Sr.No. Projects

Totalselectedproject

No. ofKVM

No. ofVSGs

No. of KVMregistered

Computersprovided to

KVM

No. ofWUAscatered

1. Major 09 222 1210 222 36 8672. Medium 13 34 102 34 52 313. Minor 44 44 57 44 93 37

Total 66 300 1369 300 181 935

4.5.3 Krishi Sainiks (KS) and Krishi Mitras (KM)

4.5.3.1 Formation: From a group of 20 farmers a young educated person of the WUA isselected and trained as a Krishi Sainik. Similarly from a group of 100 farmers, a KrishiMitra is selected and trained. During the first year of operation (2006-2007), AgricultureDepartment allocated 15000 Krishi Sainiks and 3000 Krishi Mitras from the MWSIPproject villages and these are reported that provided with training at different levels.About 1,81,350 Krishi sainiks and 70,500 Krishi Mitras are trained for MWSIP-ASS as onSeptember 2013 reported by various projects. Selection of Krishi Sainik and Krishi Mitrahas exceeded the targets. Scheme details are presented in Annexure IV.L.

4.5.3.2 Capacity Building and Training: Krishi Mitras & Sainiks were imparted with variouslocation specific and need based trainings on different crops & production practices.These trainings programmes for farmers were arranged at District Training Centres &Agro–polyclinics of Agricultural Department. Scientists of Agricultural Research Stations,Krishi Vignan Kendras, experts from the private companies were invited as resource


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persons. Against the revised project period target (at MTR 2009-10 stage) of 3500batches of training of Krishi Sainiks, 3447 had been organized up to March 2013.Training of another 180 batches of Krishi Sainiks were organized between April-September 2013 making a total 3627 batches as on September, 2013. The achievementis more than target. Similarly, in respect of Krishi Mitras, 3326 had been organized up toMarch 2013. Training of another 199 batches of Krishi Mitras were organized during thereporting period, making a total 3525 batches as on September, 2013. In all about 7152number of trainings were organised during which about 2,51,850 Krishi sainik and KrishiMitra were trained for their capacity buildings as on September 2013. As per theDepartment of Agriculture progress report, project-wise capacity buildings of KrishiSainiks and Krishi Mitras and further these persons trained farmers in irrigated agricultureis given below:

Table 4.5.2 : Trainings of Krishi Sainiks and Krishi Mitras

Sr.No. Projects

No. ofselectedproject

Krishi Mitras Krishi SainiksNo. of

trainingsNo. of farmers

trainedNo. of

trainingsNo. of farmers

trained1. Major 09 2448 48960 2582 129100

2. Medium 13 582 11640 553 27650

3. Minor 44 495 9900 492 24600

Total 66 3525 70500 3627 181350

4.5.4 Training of Master Trainers (MT’s) and Extension Service Providers (ESP’s)

4.5.4.1 From each irrigation scheme the extension functionaries were identified as MasterTrainers (MT’s) and progressive farmers as Extension Service Providers (ESP’s).Theywere imparted various technical trainings. The trained manpower helped in impartingtechnical inputs at village level training programmes arranged for farmers. MT’s & ESPs’trainings were arranged at seven Regional Agricultural Extension Management TrainingInstitutes (RAMETI’s) and State Agricultural Extension Management Training Institutes(SAMETI) also called as VANAMATI of Agricultural Department. The revised target oftraining for Master Trainers (MTs) and Extension Service Providers (ESPs) was 322 and100 batches each of 3 day and 5 day duration respectively, to be organized at RAEMTIsand SAEMTI. Against this, cumulative achievement till September 2013 was 194 trainingsof 3 days and 123 training of 5 days duration have been organized. It is observed thatthese institutional arrangements effectively disseminate the information about newvarieties of crops, improved crop management and water management practicesincluding marketing aspects to farmers.


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4.5.4.2 As per the revised plan, provision for exposure visits of MTs and ESPs within thecountry was downsized to 30 from 105 as per PIP. As on date, only 6 (20%) have beenorganized within the country. No progress is reported during last two and half yearsperiod. Thus, there is a balance of 22 exposure visits for MTs and ESP to be completedduring the remaining period of the project. Until September 2010 these visits wereorganised by respective RAMETIs but thereafter the plan for MTs and ESPs issignificantly changed and decided that more farmers can be sent on exposure visit andthe same were organised by district heads i.e. DSAO. Physical progress as onSeptember 2013 is summarised in Table 4.5.3 below:

Table 4.5.3 : Training of KS, KM, MT and ESPs (As on Sept. 2013)(Number of Batches)

Target groupRevised Project Target of

1st MTR StageCumulative Physical

Achievement #Percentage

AchievementPhysical Physical Physical

KS* 3500 (2700 as per PIP) 3525 (199) 101.00KM** 4124 (2700 as per PIP ) 3627 (180) 87.94MT & ESP: 3 days 322 (72 as per PIP ) 194 (0) 60.24MT & ESP : 5-days 100 (72 as per PIP ) 123 (0) 123.00Exposure visits:- Within country 30 (105 as per PIP ) 6 (0) 20.00

* 50 Krishi Sainiks per batch; ** 10 Krishi Mitras per batch;# Figures in bracket indicate progress during April ‘13 – September 2013.

4.5.4.3 Institute-wise training imparted to the Master’s Trainers (MTs) and ExtensionServices Providers (ESPs) is given in Table 4.5.4. The Agriculture Department hasprovided the following progress under this component. No change in progress wasobserved during 2011-2012 and also during April 2012 – September 2013. In all 322batches of training were conducted by seven RAMETIs and One SAMETI and coveredparticipants to the extent of 3961 Master Trainers and 4359 Extension Service Providerstotalling 8362 participants.

Table 4.5.4 : Institute-wise training imparted to the Master’s Trainers (MTs) andExtension Services Providers (ESPs)

Sr.No.

Name of RAEMTI No. of trainingconducted

No. of participants attendedMTs ESPs Total

1. Nashik 24 480 290 7702. Amravati 37 529 117 6463. Aurangabad 39 630 278 9084. Khopoli 35 448 144 6345. Kolhapur 25 363 212 5756. Nagpur 53 653 718 13717. Pune 62 816 1045 1861

Sub Total 275 3919 2804 67658. SAMETI VANAMTI 47 42 1555 1602

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4.5.5 Farmers Training and exposure visits

4.5.5.1 Duration of the trainings of farmers planned are one day, three days, five daysand ten days which have been organized mostly (excepting the 10 days training) atVillage/Block/District level. During the reporting period between April and September2013, 352 batches of one day training and 122 batches of three days training wereorganized making the cumulative progress as 11236 batches of one day trainings, 6624batches of three days training and 1276 batches of five days training were also organisedup to September, 2013 (Table 4.5.2). MTs and ESPs trained acted as manpower /resource persons to impart these trainings. It was observed and found that the farmershave not shown interest to stay outside for more days. Hence majority of the originallytargeted long duration trainings i.e. 5-day and 10-days were converted to short durationtrainings.

4.5.5.2 Farmers’ trainings were helpful for creating awareness and gaining knowledgeabout the improved packages of practices required for increasing productivity through useof low cost technology. Trainings helped to understand improved integrated technologyfor reduction in cost of production, increasing productivity, crop diversification, changes incropping pattern, improvement of soil in health because of organic farming. Efforts weretaken to impart necessary skills to farmers about seed treatment, planting methods, trashmulching in sugarcane and for other high value crops, fertigation and diffusertechnologies etc. Training material provided such as leaflet, folder and booklets serves asmeans of reference books to many farmers. It increased their awareness and permanentsource of information. The main impact of training was observed as to increaseawareness among the farmers about intensive cultivation and knowledge about improvedtechnologies.

Table 4.5.4 : Training of Farmers (Number of batches) and Exposure Visits –Physical up to Sept. 2013

DurationRevised Project Target

at MTR 2009-10Cumulative Physical

Achievement (this period) Achievement

Physical Physical PhysicalOne day 9600 (3600 as per PIP) 11236 (352) 117%Three days 6000 (3600 as per PIP) 6624 (116) 110%Five days 1012 (3600 as per PIP) 1276 (0) 126%Total 16612 (10800 as per PIP) 19136 (468) 115%Exposure visit 300 560 (24) 187%@ Figures in parenthesis indicate progress during April– September 2013.


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4.5.5.3 The information collected from the district agencies in the prescribed format,about 11236 numbers of one day training, 6624 number of three days training and 1276numbers of five days training were organised as on 30 September 2013. 4,78,400farmers were benefited from one day and three days training Programme. 1276 five daystrainings were organised benefiting 25520 farmers and no progress of 5-day trainingswere reported. In all as on 30 September 2013, the total number of trainings organisedwere 19,136 in 66 all projects covering 4,78,400 farmers The project wise trainingprogrammes were organised are given in Table 4.5.5 below.

Table 4.5.5 : Farmers’ Trainings by project categories

Sr. No. Irrigation Project Total Project No. of Trainings No. of Farmers1. Major 09 12,892 3,22,300

2. Medium 13 3,951 98,775

3. Minor 44 2,293 57,325

Total 66 19,136 4,78,400

4.5.5.4 Exposure Visits to Farmers: The department followed the extension strategy as“Seeing is believing”. Under the project component farmers were encouraged toparticipate in various exposure visits to increase their access to modern productionpractices developed by various state Agriculture Universities, Research stations andprogressive farmers. Against the target of 300 exposure visits to farmers, 560 (187%)have been organized till September 2013, of which 24 were organised during April–September 2013. It is further reported that, in all the visits benefited 22770 male and5230 female farmers since inception. About 2340 farmers were undergone ExposureVisits during the reporting period i.e. Apr-Sep 2013.

4.5.5.5 Exposure visits were organized to Agricultural Research Institutes, Krishi VigyanKendras, Co-operative Dairy Farms, Private Sector companies and innovativeprogressive farmer’s fields. Participated farmers in exposure visits became aware ofconvergence of ongoing schemes and programmes which helped in adoption of micro–irrigation, planting of horticultural crops and cultivation of flowers in polyhouses, shadenet cultivation and vegetables. Some of the most important and useful places visited byfarmers included agricultural research station for various practices e.g. Watermanagement for crop production at MPKV, Rahuri, High yielding wheat production


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technology at Niphad, onion production technology at Lasalgaon in Nashik, tissue culturebanana cultivation technology at Jain Irrigation, Jalgaon, Onion & Garlic on micro-irrigation at National Research Centre, Rajgurunagar, Dist: Pune, Milk processing atWarna Milk Products & Jaggary at Kolhapur, Grape production technology and raisinproduction in Nasik and Sangli Sugarcane Production technology at Padegaon,Participatory Irrigation Management & Protective Cultivation practices.

Table 4.5.6 : The project wise exposure visits organised were given below:

Sr.No. Irrigation Project Total selected

projectsNo. of exposurevisits organised

Total no. of farmersparticipated

1. Major 09 348 17,400

2. Medium 13 90 4,500

3. Minor 44 122 6,100

Total 66 560 28,000

4.5.6 Strengthening of APCs, DTCs, RAEMTIs and SAEMTI

4.5.6.1 The project has helped to strengthen the training infrastructure facilities byconstructing District Training Centers (DTC’s) and Agro- polyclinics (APC’s) at TalukaSeed Farms in command areas of identified irrigation schemes. Accordingly, underMWSIP proposed to strengthen 60 Agro-Polyclinics (APCs) and 21 District TrainingCentres (DTCs). Also initially proposed to strengthen, one State Agricultural ExtensionManagement Training Institute (SAEMTI) at Nagpur and Seven Regional AgriculturalExtension Management Training Institutes (RAMETIs) located at Khopoli, Nashik,Kolhapur, Amravati, Aurangabad, Nagpur and Pune. Later, the renovation works waslimited to VANAMATI (SAEMTI) & 4 RAMETIs (Total 5). Works are completed in 4 casesnamely VANAMATI (Nagpur), Amaravti RAMETI, Nashik RAMETI and AurangabadRAMETI. Work for Kolhapur RAMETI is in progress. Unutilised provision of VANAMATI &three RAMETI's i.e. Nashik, Aurangabad, & Amravati are diverted for completion of workof RAMETI Kolhapur. RAMETIs of Pune, Thane and Nagpur was removed from theproject. The activity also included up-gradation of 12 APCs to DTCs.

4.5.6.2 Infrastructure renovation, engaged Manpower on contract basis on Agri. Business,preparation of training material and expenditure towards MT and ESP trainings andTravel expenses were incurred for an amount of Rs 44.66 lakhs at VANAMATI (SAEMTI).Similarly at all 4 RAMETIs, an amount of Rs 227.73 lakhs was incurred towardsrenovation of existing Infrastructure, development and publication of training material,contingencies and travel expenses.

4.5.6.3 As on September 2013, in all out of 60 APCs, 51 are completed, 6 are inprogress, 1 not awarded and other two were deleted from the project since no agencycame forward to take up the work. Similarly out of 21 DTCs, 17 are completed, 3 are inprogress and One is yet to be awarded as on 30 Sept. 2013. The task of supply of IT andother equipments to these organizations (target 81) was completed up to September2009, thereafter there is no further progress. The construction of DTCs (3 Nos) andAPCs (6 Nos.) which are in-progress and is expected to be completed by December 31,2013. The Department of Agriculture being user of these DTCs and APCs should


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monitor these works together with the concerned Executive Engineer. PCU is followingup with Water Resources Department (All concerned Executive Engineers) however 13are yet to be completed. The table below gives summary of Strengthening of AgroPolyclinics and Districts Training Centres. It was also reported that for four centers wheretenders yet to be awarded will be dropped.

Table 4.5.7 : Strengthening of Agro Polyclinics and Districts Training Centres

Sr.No.

Type of civilwork

Totalworks

Workscompleted

Works inprogress

Yet to beAwarded

Deleted sinceno agency

came forward1. APC 60 51 6 1 2

2. DTC 21 17 3 1 -

Total 81 68 9 2 2

Works of 3 APCs and 1 DTCs have not been awarded by Water Resources Dept. Sirala APC (Akola district) are yet to be awarded Pahela DTC ( Bhandhara district) was not awarded from MWSIP since same was

proposed to be renovated by AD through their funds. Navapur and Kalambu APCs of Nandhrbar district were deleted since no response

to the bids even in rebidding rounds.

4.5.7 Mainstreaming of ATMA Model

4.5.7.1 Agricultural Technology Management Agencies have been formed in all districtsduring 2006-07 through project funding. At present, all the 33 project districts haveATMAs. A separate District Project Director for ATMA has been posted at each district.

4.5.7.2 Strategic Five-Year Agricultural Development Plans (SADP) for all 66 schemeshas been prepared by 33 ATMAs during 2007-08. Comprehensive annual agriculturalplans based on C-DAP formats based on experience of four districts under NationalAgricultural Technology Project (NATP) for all 66 schemes have been prepared which willenable Agricultural Department to plan trainings and demonstration pursuant totechnology gaps in respective project areas.

4.5.7.3 Another function of ATMA is to organize seminars and workshops in the field oftechnology dissemination, credit avenues, and input supply, agro-processing andmarketing. 406 seminars and workshops have been organised as on September, 2013and about 40955 farmers participated in these seminars and workshops. From theMWSIP, ATMA agencies were supported, with the contractual manpower (64% of totalbudget provided under MWSIP) with a provision for meeting the operational expensesand cost of travel which are the major activities funded.

4.5.7.4 Large scale adoption of innovative and improve agriculture production,diversification, Micro Irrigation, post harvest management and marketing practices,and operationalisation of 362 AEDPs under ASS component has given big push tocommercial high-tech irrigated agriculture in several schemes and unleashed creativityand innovation by the farmers. In view of these development and to avoid repetitionWB mission directed PCU to drop the pilot on innovative agriculture in four areas.


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4.5.7.5 Revised plan for training at APCs, DTCs, RAEMTI & SAEMTI: The AgricultureDepartment has reportedly prepared a revised training plan for APC, DTCs, RAEMTIsand SAEMTI as suggested by World Bank. This plan includes training activities forVSG/KS/KM/ESP on social mobilization, marketing of agricultural produce, on farmmanagement at all training centres as also training of women on priority basis. PCU hasgiven direction to APCs, and DTCs to prepare an annual calendar of trainings.

4.5.8 Field Demonstrations on Improved Crop Technologies

4.5.8.1 A well laid out field demonstration in command area is the best tool to spreadawareness amongst large number of farmers on the best package of practicesDemonstrations arranged on food grains, horticultural, fodder crops, vegetable nurserypreparations, also on Integrated Nutrient Management, Integrated Pest Management andwater use efficiency were arranged on farmer’s fields. But during the field visits it wasfound that the adoption rates in subsequent years are comparatively less. Thebeneficiaries expressed that the some of the inputs supplied by the department atthe time of demo were not available from the nearby local markets in order to adoptthe same for next seasons. Details of theme wise field demonstrations conducted aregiven in the following Table 4.5.8. Some demonstrations were based on cost reductionpractices like Integrated Pest Management (IPM)& Integrated Nutrient Management(INM).

Table 4.5.8 : Field Demonstrations of Improved Crop TechnologiesConducted (up to September 2013)

Sl.No. Technology Type Target

AchievementUp to

Mar. 2013Apr. –Sept.

2013 Total

1 Crop Production 3600 10237 237 104742 Fodder Production 900 4829 405 52343 Horticultural Crops 3600 6493 258 6751

4 Vegetable Nursery 900 3694 311 4005

5 Integrated Nutrient Management(INM)/Organic farming 900 1470 36 1506

6 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 600 1236 35 1271

7 Water Use Efficiency 300 1440 00 1440Total 10800 29399 1282 30680

a) Crop Technology Demonstrations: These demonstrations arranged for cereals,pulses, oilseeds, cotton andsugarcane etc. especially todisseminate the technology ofimproved farm practices. Themajor crops covered under thistype of improved crop productiondemonstrations were Sugarcane,Cotton, Paddy, Jowar, Wheat,Soyabean, Tur, Gram andGroundnut. Some of the Demonstrated Technologies by crop is presented below.


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S.No. Crop Demonstrated Technology

1 Sugarcane Sugarcane Trash mulching for water management and in-situ decomposing

Sugarcane Sets Treatment- Chemical Treatment- Bavistin, Azotobactor & PSB

5 to 8 Feet wide Row sugarcane planting

Inter-cropping with Onion, Garlic, Gram, Coriander, Potato, Ground nut.

Use of Drip i.e. Inline drip, Rain gun

Use of fertigation for efficient use of fertilizer

Paired row planting

2 Cotton Use of Bt. Seed Varieties

High density planting method

Use of Drip-Irrigation in wide row & Paired row planting of cotton, IPM & INM

3 Paddy Package of Practices - System Rice Intensification (SRI Method)

Cultivation of Rice by Charsutri

4 Soya bean Package of Practices - Intercropping with Tur.

Use of non-shattering cultivar- MACS-450, Phule Kalyani.

5 Tur Intercropping- Tur+Soyabean (1:3), Tur+Sunflower (1:2),

Disease resistant variety-Phule Vipul, BSMR-736

Seedling Transplantation

6 Groundnut Spreading varieties- Phule RHRG-6021

Water management & Plastic Mulching.

Raised Bed

Use of Micro irrigation i.e. Drip irrigation

7 Wheat Cultivation by drilling Method

Use of Hybrid Variety, NIAW-301 (Tryambak), NIAW (1415).

Package of practices- Cultivation by Sara Method (2.5-4m X 7-25 m)

8 Gram Use of Wilt resistant varieties- Digvijay, Virat, PKV-2, Vishal.

Seed Treatment, IPM.Drought resistant varieties- BDNG-797,IPM

9 Rabi Jowar Area under high yielding varietiesPackage of Practices- In situ soil moisture conservation

10 Maize Sweet corn CultivationStarch content variety

b) Fodder Crop Demonstrations:Before the project the farmerswere using local maize variety forfodder production. Projectactivities have successfullyintroduced new fodder crops andvarieties. Now they are cultivatingYashawant and Jayavant varietiesof Napier grass, Lucern and alsoAfrican tall fodder variety of maize.


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c) Vegetable Seedling NurseriesDemonstrations : The crops likeOnion, Chillies, Tomato, Drumsticketc were taken up withtechnologies like ImprovedPackage of Practice-Dome shapedplanting beds, use of Herbicidesfor weed control, Use of leaf-curlresistant varieties, Use of Microirrigation i.e. Drip irrigation etc,.

d) Horticulture Crop ProductionTechnology Demonstrations :The crops Mango, Cirtus, Banana,Grape, Pomogrante, Sapota,Guava were taken up withimproved technologies.

e) Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Demonstrations: The demonstrationson Integrated Nutrient Managementincluded soil test based balancedfertilizer applications. Farmersidentified for demonstrations wereencouraged for soil test basedbalance fertilizer application. It alsodemonstrated the application of bio-fertilizers i.e. Rhizobium andAzotobactor to disseminate itsapplication for nitrogen.Technologies introduced in projectareas included soil test based balanced fertilizer application, correct placement offertilizer, split application of fertilizer at appropriate stages of plant growth, andfoliar spray of plant nutrients. The crops demonstrated for INM are Paddy, Wheat,Rabi Jowar, Moong, Tur, Groundnut, Sugarcane etc,

f) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Demonstrations: Integrated PestManagement being an eco-friendly concept of pest management is gainingground in promoting organicfarming. This technology has beensuccessfully implemented throughFarmers Field Schools approach inall 66 identified irrigation projects.The crops demonstrated under IPMare Wheat, Gram, Cotton,Soyabean, Onion, Sugarcane,


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Citrus etc. These demonstrations included cultivation of pest resistant/tolerantvarieties, adoption of agronomic practices to minimize pest attack, promotion foruse of bio-pesticides and need-based application of botanical pesticides,cultivation of trap crops, use of indigenous technical knowledge etc,.

g) Demonstrations on Water Use Efficiency : The demonstration of mulchingtechnology, in-situ waterconservation, use of drip andsprinkler irrigation characterized byhigher efficiency of water use wasarranged in all identified projectareas. Technologies Demonstratedinclude Technologies Demonstratedinclude Use of Drip-IrrigationSystem, Use of sprinkler System,Diffuser technology for fruit crops,Rain gun for sugarcane, Mulching paper for high value crops, Use trash mulchingin sugarcane, Use of Anti-transparent etc,.

4.5.8.2 Agricultural Department organised 29398 demonstrations up to March 2013 andfurther organised another 1282 demonstrations during Apr.–Sept. 2013, bringing the totaldemonstrations to 30680. In all, the total estimated area adopted by the farmers is704,171 ha against pre-project situation of 58,128 ha, which indicates overall increase inarea adopted is 646,043 ha. The increased area i.e. about 119% of the CCA (5,45,000ha) delineated for ASS component under MWSIP villages for one or more technology.Major demonstration category wise area adopted before and after the project interventionis summarised below and activity-wise details are presented at Annexure IV.M

SNo. Type of Demonstration

Area Adopted, ha

Before After Increase % to CCA of5,45,000 ha

A Crop Production Demonstration 18,366 294,995 276,629 50.8B Fodder production technologies Demo. 6,265 12,722 6,457 1.2C Vegetable nurseries Demonstration 682 8,350 7,668 1.4D Horticultural Crop Demonstration 3,750 12,318 8,568 1.6E Demonstration on INM/Organic farming 3,657 173,341 169,684 31.1F Demonstration on IPM 24,538 44,735 20,197 3.7G Demonstration on water use efficiencies 870 157,710 156,840 28.8

Total 58,128 704,171 646,043 118.5

4.5.8.3 The WB ISM had recommended timely release of funds to Project CoordinationUnit (PCU) to conduct trainings and demonstrations. Subsequent to this, PCU startedreceiving the funds in time during 2009-10, 2010-11 leading to substantial increase inachievement. There is a problem of fund for Kharif programme, but during Rabi seasonthere is no fund problem. Agriculture operation planning is done according to thecropping pattern and cropping season hence care should be taken in timely release offunds for successful implementation. The project wise Demonstrations organised onImproved Crop Technology in 66 projects is given below:


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Table 4.5.8 : Demonstration on Improved Technology (As on Sept. 2013)

Sr.No. Irrigation Project Total selected

projects

No. of cropdemonstrations

conducted

Total farmerscovered (No.)

Areacovered(in ha)

1. Major 09 21986 109930 647002. Medium 13 4239 21195 145273. Minor 44 4455 22275 13814

Total 66 30680 153400 93041

As per Agriculture Department reports, 30,680 Demonstrations were organised in 66irrigation projects covering 1,53,400 farmers spread over an area of 93,041 ha.

4.5.9 On-the-Spot Interviews of WUA farmers

4.5.9.1 The M&E external agency has now started a new practice of “on-the-spotinterviews” of WUA farmers during the field verification visits, to obtain frank views offarmers regarding activities of ASS component under MWSIP and their performance inachieving higher productivity and production in the irrigated canal commands per volumeof water applied and per hectare land irrigated, including diversification of croppingpattern for higher economic growth. Currently, the 13th Monitoring round on-the-spotinterviews were taken of 110 farmers from 11 WUA (6 WUA on Mula Major IrrigationProject, Ahmednagar– 60 farmers, 2 WUA on Mangi Medium Irrigation Project, Solapur –20 farmers, 3 WUA one each on Adol Minor Irrigation Project, Washim, Bharaj MinorIrrigation Project, Jalna, and Wahi Minor Irrigation Project, Bhandara – 30 farmers = Total110 farmers). In addition the focus group discussions were made jointly with WUAfunctionaries, farmers, concerned Agriculture department officers. A separate format hasbeen designed for the purpose. Randomly 10 farmers from various reaches (2 fromHead, 3 from Middle and 5 from Tail reach) were selected and interviewed as per thestructured questionnaire. In order to elicit the awareness among various activities of ASScomponent was collected directly from farmers (WUA members’) by the external M&Eexpert team which visited 5 schemes and covered 11 WUAs. The average commandfarm holding size is 1.89 ha (ranging between 0.33 ha and 8.00 ha). WUA wise detailedanalysis has been made and the same are presented at Annexure IV.K. Similarly out of110 beneficiaries of the project 23, 32 and 55 members fall in Head, Middle and Tailreaches respectively. The key responses presented in the table below, revealed in overallonly about 50% of the responses are satisfactory and above level and the balance arebelow satisfactory level of M&E team.

Table 4.5.9 : Farmer’s responses/awareness of ASS activities under MWSIPS No. ASS Activity under MWSIP Nos. %

1 Aware of Village Support Group 39 35.52 Known Members of Village Support Group 26 23.63 Aware of Krishi Vijnan Mandal (KVM) 40 36.44 Aware of Krishi Sainiks (KS) 47 42.75 Member of Krishi Sainiks 39 35.56 Aware of Krishi Mitra (KM) 58 52.77 Member of Krishi Mitra 38 34.5


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Table 4.5.9 : Farmer’s responses/awareness of ASS activities under MWSIPS No. ASS Activity under MWSIP Nos. %

8 Undertaken training 44 40.0Days of Training attend 1-day 16 36.4

3-day 18 40.95-day 10 13.5Total 44 100.0

9 Undertaken exposure visit 36 32.7Days of Exposure visit 1-day 9 25.0

3-day 16 44.45-day 11 14.1Total 36 100.0

10 Aware of Agri Poly Clinic 32 29.111 Aware of District Training Center 26 23.612 Attended Crop Demonstrations 48 43.613 Where attended Crop Demo Own Field 20 41.7

Others Field 28 58.314 Attended Fodder Demonstrations 34 30.915 Where attended Fodder Demo Own Field 14 41.2

Others Field 20 58.816 Attended Horticulture Demonstrations 23 20.917 Where Attended Horticulture Demo Own Field 10 43.5

Others Field 13 56.518 Attended Vegetable Demonstrations 29 26.419 Where Attended Vegetable Demo Own Field 10 34.5

Others Field 19 65.520 Attended INM Demonstrations 25 22.721 Where Attended INM Demo Own Field 16 64.0

Others Field 9 36.022 Attended IPM Demonstrations 29 26.423 Where Attended IPM Demo Own Field 16 55.2

Others Field 13 44.824 Attended Water Use Efficiency Demonstrations 33 30.025 Where Attended Water Use Efficiency Demo Own Field 20 60.6

Others Field 13 39.426 Reported Increased Area under Cultivation Kharif 11 10.0

Rabi 18 16.4Both 23 20.9

Table 4.5.9(a) : Reported Increased YieldsS No. Crop Nos. % Increase in Yield

1 Bajra 2 100.02 Brinjal 2 86.13 Cotton 16 64.14 Gram 13 132.95 Ground Nut 3 78.16 Jowar 3 86.77 Maize 8 89.38 Moong 1 66.79 Onion 6 57.3

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Table 4.5.9(a) : Reported Increased YieldsS No. Crop Nos. % Increase in Yield

11 Radish Seed 1 40.012 Soyabean 14 76.013 Sugarcane 36 54.714 Tomato 2 37.515 Tur 1 50.016 Udid 2 25.017 Wheat 28 112.9

4.5.10 Diversification of Crops

4.5.10.1 Nearly 25-30 years or even more than 30 years have lapsed after completion of66 irrigation projects which are covered under Agriculture Support Services underMWSIP. Generally after completion of irrigation project and commencement of irrigationfacility to the farming community farmers started cultivation of irrigation based crops withadoption of HYV seeds or Improved Varieties Seeds resulting increased in area underirrigated crop by diverting dry land agriculture to irrigated agriculture. However, somefarmers adopted high value crops such as fruits, vegetables and flower cultivationespecially those having good investment capacity or availing loan from the financialinstitutions. This also depends on income generation capacity of crop, rates andmarketing facility.

4.5.10.2 Over a period of time, due to uncertain irrigation facility, availability of irrigationwater for cultivation of high value crops becomes highly risky and farmers were hesitateto invest. However, due to implementation of MWSIP under which work ofrehabilitation and modernization of irrigation delivery system (canal system) hasimproved availability of irrigation water resulting the assurance of irrigation facility.WUA and KVM need to streamline their work agenda in line with Water entitlementaccording to Agro climatic conditions irrigation scheduling should be prepare to getfull benefit of agriculture extension from agriculture department and timely wateravailability from Water Resource Department. The farmers have started cultivation ofhigh value crop again. Firstly, the farmers prepare to cultivation of vegetables whichfetches good income and easy liquidation situation. The vegetables such as Bhendi,Brinjal, Chillies, Guard, Cabbage, Onion, etc., were grown. Secondly, fruits such asPomegranate, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Guava were also planted and irrigation wasprovided to existing orchards at flowering stage have resulted in to good enhanced yield.

4.5.10.3 Now, cultivation of Onion, Ginger, Turmeric, other Vegetables, fruits such asWatermelon, Pomegranate, Guava, Lemon, Grape, Banana have been introduced invarious project command area where these crops were never grown earlier. Also, flowercultivation under shed net, Green House gradually picking up in some of the project area.

4.5.10.4 The main limiting factor in diversification of crops is investing capacity of thefarmers, marketing assurance, knowledge of post harvest technology and substantialassured income against the existing cultivated crops under irrigation condition. Theselimiting factors need to be addressed by active participation of buyers (brands, supplychain partners of brands) to actively engage with farmers and project their requirements,place indents, with such forward linkage being resolved satisfactorily, agriculturedepartment need to impart trainings and irrigation department ensure timely water


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availability, this can generate a good scope for increasing cropping intensity as well asbetter marketing services will provide increasing income of farmers.4.5.11 Annual Agriculture Income4.5.11.1 M & E agency has been collecting the information of worked out annualagricultural income per unit irrigated area. The information on annual agriculture incomeper hectare from each project was collected in prescribed formats covered under ASSfrom district level agencies. But the department is followed the market prices realised asper the respective year. In order to know the net increase without considering the priceescalation, the productivity level per hectare along with respective year of area irrigatedwas considered to compute gross income per hectare as per the constant prices ofBaseline (2006-07) with a view to compare the impact result for the selected fiveschemes of the reporting period. The comparison of baseline agricultural annual incomewith present agricultural annual income has been given below.

Table 4.5.10 : Agricultural Income at Constant Prices ofBaseline (2006-07), Rs/ha

SNo. Type Scheme

Before2006-07

After2012-13 Increase %

Increase1 Major Mula 59,079 65,837 6,759 11.44

2 Medium Mangi 58,207 85,504 27,297 46.90

3 Minor Adol 27,649 39,544 11,895 43.02

4 Minor Bharaj 39,508 49,707 10,199 25.82

5 Minor Wahi 29,044 36,903 7,859 27.06

4.5.11.2 Above table revealed that percentage increase in income per hectare is in therange of 11 to 47%. This indicates increasing trend in gross agricultural Income due toimproved productivities resulted from the activities carried out for ASS component underMWSIP.

4.5.12 Agro Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (AEDP)

4.5.12.1 Entrepreneurship is the act of being an entrepreneur, who starts any economicactivity for being self-employed. Entrepreneurship development programmes like postharvest management, Agro Marketing, Agro Processing, Farm Services, processing andvalue addition, production of agro-inputs are the key area focussed.. As a part of projectintervention, it is proposed to finance 362 Agro-entrepreneurship development pilotprojects on various economically viable activities. Project guidelines have been preparedand were approved on 14th of June 2010. Agriculture Department has received 501proposals up to September 2013, out of which 362 proposals have been foundinline with the guidelines and feasible by State Level Selection Committee (SLSC) andare put up for final consideration and all 362 projects have been sanctioned. Out of 362,3, 220 and 139 were sanctioned respectively during 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13. Thedetails are as follows:-

1. No. of proposals received: 5012. No. of proposals recommended by SLSC: 4013. No. of proposals Sanctioned by SLSC: 3624. Total Project cost estimated: Rs.3,327.94 lakh.5. Amount sanctioned under MWSIP: Rs.1367.04 lakh (41.07%).


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6. Actual Expenditure incurred: Rs.1103.40 lakh. (Yet to release second instalmentfrom few of the projects)

Table 4.5.11 : Category-wise details of the recommended Projects

Sr.No. Category No. of

ProjectsProject Cost,

Rs Lakhs

AmountSanctioned underMWSIP, Rs Lakhs

1 Agro Marketing 2 30.86 10.502 Agro Processing 50 577.61 223.553 Farm Services 66 472.53 184.384 Horticulture 26 264.70 108.085 Innovative Projects 63 641.27 261.816 Input Supply And Marketing 15 191.95 77.557 Medicinal & Aromatic Plant 1 1.04 0.508 Post Harvest 139 1,147.98 500.68

Total 362 3,327.94 1,367.05

Sl.No. EDP Type

Major Medium Minor TotalNo of

ProjectsAssistanceSanctioned

No ofProjects

AssistanceSanctioned

No ofProjects


No ofProjects


1 Agro Marketing 0 0.00 1 5.00 1 5.50 2 10.50

2 Agro Processing 8 44.30 7 41.55 35 137.70 50 223.55

3 Farm Services 15 45.50 6 24.04 45 114.84 66 184.38

4 Horticulture 4 34.00 4 18.05 18 56.03 26 108.08

5 Innovative 49 199.06 4 24.30 10 38.45 63 261.81

6 Input Supply &Marketing 4 16.30 3 29.75 8 31.50 15 77.55

7 Medicinal &Aromatic Plant 1 0.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0.50

8 Post HarvestManagement 21 129.30 36 135.85 82 235.53 139 500.68

Total 102 468.96 61 278.54 199 619.55 362 1367.05

EDP Type Title of Project No. of ProjectsAgro Marketing Agri. Information & Consultancy Center 1

Agro Marketing Information & Training Center 1

Agro Marketing Total 2

Agro Processing Aloe Vera Processing Unit (Aloevera) 1

Agro Processing Banana Processing 1

Agro Processing Cashew Nut Processing Unit 3

Agro Processing Dry grapes production Unit (rasin makingunit) 1

Agro Processing Flour Mill 1

Agro Processing Fruit Processing 2

Agro Processing Jaggery Making Unit 13

Agro Processing Juice Extraction Unit 1

Agro Processing Milk Processing Unit 3

Agro Processing Mini Flour Mill 5

Agro Processing Oill Mill 2

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EDP Type Title of Project No. of ProjectsAgro Processing Soybean Processing Unit 1

Agro Processing Spices Processing Unit 2

Agro Processing Vegetable Processing Center 1

Agro Processing Total 50

Farm Services Electrostatic Machine 6

Farm Services Farm Mechnization 58

Farm Services Farm Services 2

Farm Services Total 66

Horticulture Gerbera Polyhouse 1

Horticulture Green House 12

Horticulture Shednet House 10

Horticulture Vegetable Nursery 3

Horticulture Total 26

Innovative Biomass Fuel 1

Innovative Dairy Farm 20

Innovative Dairy Farm 1

Innovative Energy Brickets from agro waste materials 1

Innovative Ginning Factory 1

Innovative Goat Rearing 23

Innovative Mushroom Project 1

Innovative Poultry Farm 11

Innovative Sericulture 1

Innovative Spirulina Project 3

Innovative Total 63

Input Supply & Marketing Auto Irrigation & Fertigation Unit 1

Input Supply & Marketing Input Supply 2

Input Supply & Marketing Khath Project 1

Input Supply & Marketing Neem Seed Processing 3

Input Supply & Marketing Seed Production 1

Input Supply & Marketing Tissue Culture Laboratory Banana 1

Input Supply & Marketing Vermi compost Unit 6

Input Supply & Marketing Total 15Medicinal & AromaticPlants Ayurvedic Medicine 1

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Total 1

Post Harvest Management Banana Ripening Chamber 2

Post Harvest Management Cold House 1

Post Harvest Management Dal Mill 29

Post Harvest Management Pack House 71

Post Harvest Management Rice Mill 5

Post Harvest Management Seed Cleaning and grading unit 2

Post Harvest Management Turmeric Processing Unit 29

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4.5.12.2 The identified entrepreneurs were provided with subsidies under projectcomponent in the 66 irrigation schemes. Farmers are provided to a maximum of 50%subsidies on project estimated costs. Further these entrepreneurs were provided withnecessary trainings to develop their capacity for effective management of enterprises.Small and marginal farmers have very low investment capacity. The machinery andequipments like tractors, electrostatic machines require high capital investment. Thesemachines are not available on hiring basis. The farmers were provided subsidy forpurchasing of machinery and equipments. The machineries are being provided to otherfarmers in the area on hiring basis. It has promoted the mechanization & timelycompletion of farm operations. Guideline prepared for implementation of AEDPcomponent enabled DSAO teams to do projects that helped farmers to take upeconomically viable projects. From experience of these projects agriculture departmentscaled up in MACP 33 districts and other Agriculture scheme to implement the samecomponent.

4.5.12.3 The farmers are being promoted for production of inputs like vermi composting,vegetable nursery for seedling production, neem seed powder, neem cake, neem oil,seed production and marketing. Some entrepreneurs have supported for postharvestmanagement and consultancy in agricultural allied businesses, horticulture, processingother innovative project. The small and marginal farmers promoted for the protectiveagriculture in poly-houses and shade nets for the production of high value crops likecapsicum, flowers and some exotic vegetables and earning the maximum returns fromsmall area. Farmers now adopting post-harvest management practice like grading andpackaging, processing of cashew, mango, turmeric, banana ripening, rice mills, dal mills,oil extraction units, soya processing units, preparation of resin, cotton ginning, spicesproduction unit and production of organic jaggery, dairy, poultry, production of mushroomvalue addition and marketing.

4.5.13 Impact of Agricultural Support Services Component on Agriculture of State

4.5.13.1 ASS programme is implemented for the last 6 years in 66 irrigation projectsalong with other irrigation project components such as Dam Safety, Rehabilitation andModernization of Irrigation Delivery System (Canals, Distributaries and Minors).Department of Agriculture has made an attempt to quantify the impact of ASS componentdue to MWSIP as State as a whole considering all possible factors and aspects. Theimpact of ASS programme is summarised below:

1. The project had played important role in disseminating improved technology andimprovement of socio - economic status of farmers through different componentslike training, exposure visits, awareness campaign, demonstrations andEntrepreneurship Development Programme.

2. Project component focused on the capacity building of farmers and extensionworkers for improve the knowledge and skills. However, it was found that farmersare not interested for higher duration trainings. Hence need based specifictrainings of one day duration may be organised and these dates/schedule are tobe drawn non cropping operations.

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4. New opportunities created for Agri-entrepreneurship to reduce the cost ofproduction and increase the benefit of the farmers. Need to study and examinethe final share value to the farmer, whether it is improved to what extent. Specialstudies may be taken up in this regard.

5. Encouraged and supported educated young farmers to initiate differentagricultural enterprises’ as supplementary to the farming.

6. In all as per field visits, it was found that the adoption rates for crop demonstrationundertook were less, significant participation of neighbouring farmers need to beassured.

7. Project component supported for strengthening of Agro-polyclinics and DistrictTraining Centres as necessary infrastructure for providing training facilities to thefarmers at taluka levels.

8. Project component was very effectively implemented by motivating farmingcommunity for arranging various technical trainings, exposure visits and differenttechnology demonstrations for diversification and intensification. A major changefound was shifting of area from field crops to high value vegetables and fruits.

9. Activities were implemented through ATMA in the district, block and village level.Thus farmer’s needs addressed through dissemination of crop technologydemonstrations.

10. Improved and hybrid high yielding crop varieties were introduced to improve theseed replacement ratio for many crops. Project component has successfullyinitiated seed production programme in convergence with Village SeedProgramme for producing foundation and certified crop seed especially infoodgrain crops.

11. The demonstrations were arranged on sustainable technologies like IntegratedPest Management & integrated Nutrient Management. Farmers Field Schools(FFS) were arranged for crops like wheat, Gram, Cotton, Tur, Sugarcane andSoybean etc

12. Strengthened SAMETI and RAMETI’s are now acting as key training institutionsfor capacity building of officers, extension workers and farmers about newtechnologies.

13. Supported for value addition processing, agro-marketing activities through agro-entrepreneurship development programme.

14. Encouraged Convergence i.e. benefits ongoing department schemes i.e. NFSM,NHM and Micro-irrigation as convergence. But it needs to be enhanced.Convergence from other line department like Animal Husbandry and Fisheries inMinors has to be explored.

15. Encouraged agricultural and allied activities of dairy, poultry, goat rearing,mushroom and spirulina production etc.

16. Major share of the command is currently under Sugarcane cultivation and forwhich change in planting layouts, wide spacing, paired row planting and stripplanting was successfully introduced. Also intercropping of Onion, Cabbage,Gram and Potato, trash management for compost preparation, ratoonmanagement with trash in-situ decomposting were enlightened.

Agriculture Department through its PCU – MWSIP assessed general impact of ASScomponent which are:

- Helped farmers to increase productivity of various crops.

- Area expansion in high value crop i.e., Floriculture, Banana, Chilli, Brinjal, Tomatoand other Vegetables.


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- Initiated the process of commercial community Nursery seedling preparation.

- Demand for micro irrigation (Drip and sprinkler) increased.

Besides above, impact of ASS is also assessed for crops individually.A. Cotton

i. Use of micro irrigation in cotton for increasing yield 8 qtl./ha.

ii. Adoption of INM technology for cotton which is resulted in increasing yield to 8 qtl./ha.

iii. Awareness of Seed treatment increased and adopted by farmers up to 75%.

iv. Awareness regarding water use increased.

v. Area under micro irrigation for cotton increased by 20 – 30%.

vi. Application of fertigation increased by 10%.

vii. Increased awareness about soil testing by 45%.

B. Paddyi. Adoption of Charsutri method in paddy plantation over an area by 92%.

ii. Area under SRI method of paddy cultivation increased in 357 ha.

iii. Use of Hybrid high yielding and improved variety increased in paddy cultivation by 35%.

iv. Seed treated area is increased in paddy by 40%.

v. Use of Urea Briquetting increased over an area of 1500 ha.

vi. Use of high yielding and improved variety increased in paddy by 35%.

C. Wheati. Seed replacement in wheat crop by 20%.

ii. Increased wheat productivity from 22 qtl./ha to 26 qtl./ha.

D. Grami. Seed replacement of variety Janki – 9218 helped to increase 9-14 qtl./ha.

ii. Use of Neem seed extract and micro nutrients by 90% farmers.

iii. Dibbling method of gram cultivation is increased by 905 ha.

iv. Increased gram productivity from 11.42 qtl./ha to 14.00 qtl./ha.

E. Groundnuti. Increased Groundnut yield due to use of sprinkler and INM by 7 qtl./ha.

ii. Increased Groundnut productivity from 13.25 qtl./ha to 16.10 qtl./ha.

F. Soyabeani. Seed treated area increased in Soyabean crops by 40%.

G. Fodder Cropi. Increased in Green fodder production by adoption of high yielding Green fodder

varieties from 25 ton to 42.5 ton.

ii. Increased area under fodder production by 1500 ha.

iii. Dairy Collection Centre increased as also Milk production by 10%.


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H. Fruit Cropsi. Area under Pomegranate by adopting Dense plantation method is increased by 2500 ha.

ii. Adoption of IPM in Pomegranate is increased by 25.30%.

iii. Productivity of fruit crops increased by 10%.

iv. Application of Micro nutrient increased by 70%.

v. Bio-fertilizer consumption is increased by 20-23%.

I. Vegetablesi. Increased use of plastic mulching in Vegetables and Banana increased by 1700 ha.

ii. Area increased under high and improved varieties of Tomato and Chilli by 30%.

iii. Onion APLR variety seed replacement helped to increase production from 75 to 135qtl/ha.

iv. Increased Onion production from 213 qtl/ha to 308 qtl/ha.

v. Application of Pheromone trap, Sticky trap in vegetables and fruits by 10%.

vi. Number of Shade-net house cultivation increased to 18657.

vii. Number of Poly houses based cultivation for high value crops is increased to 12 from 5.

viii. Vegetable seedling preparation Nursery increased from 5 to 12 in number.

ix. Vegetable seedling preparation Nursery increased to 163 from 23 in number.

x. Use of IPM technology increased by 10%.

4.5.14 Staffing Pattern

4.5.14.1 For effective implementation of the Agricultural Support Services Programme inthe State under MWSIP, Project envisages separate staffing pattern. Project Co-ordination Unit at State Level and District level Staff has been suggested. The Presentposition of the Staff at State level and District level is presented below:-

Table4.5.12 : Staff Position as on September 2013

Sr.No. Posts No. of Post

SanctionedNo. of postrecruited

Vacantpost

A State level1 State Project Facilitator (SPF) 1 1 02 Assistant State Project Facilitator (ASPF) 1 0 13 State Accounts Officer (SAO) 1 0 14 State Computer Operator( SCO) 1 0 15 Office Assistant (OA) 1 1 0

B District Level6 District Project Facilitator (DPF) 33 21 127 District Accounts Officer (DAO) 33 23 108 District Computer Operators(DCO) 33 29 4

Total 104 75 29

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4.5.15 Special Studies4.5.15.1 There appears to be no progress on this count. No expenditure has beenincurred under this sub-component against the base cost of Rs.5.00 million as onSeptember 2013.

4.5.16 Consultancies

4.5.16.1 There was a provision of five consultancies under ASS sub-component as perRevised Procurement Plan R2, of which one consultancy for Field Studies and FeasibilitySurveys of 21 ATMA districts with provision of Rs.15 million is deleted as per RevisedProcurement Plan R3. The details of four consultancies are as under:

Table 4.5.13 : Status of Consultancies for Agricultural Support ServicesSub-Component (as on September 2013)

Sl.No. Assignments

BudgetaryProvision*(Rs million)

Targetdates forAward*

Status

1 Monitoring, evaluation & Impact Assessmentof ATMA Districts - of 33 Districts

31.2 March 12 33 districts covered.

2 Field Studies / Project Preparation for Agro-entrepreneurs of Project Co-ordination Unit

5.0 Apr. ‘10 TOR sectioned, workcomplete

3 Conduct of Market Surveys for the Agro-Produces in Irrigated Areas of PCU

5.0 Apr. ‘10

4 Contractual employment of Staff for PCU atPune and various locations at districts(Accountants, Computer Operators,Technical Staff, Civil Engineers)

Out of 104 total posts, only75 are filled-in presently and29 posts are vacant asdirected by WB Missionthese vacant posts are notrecruited.

(i) Sub-Package -1(provided for individual consultants)

3.8 Apr. ‘07 Nil

(ii) Sub-package -2(provided for individual consultants)

14.4 Apr. ‘08 Nil

(iii) Sub-package-3(provided for individual consultants)

53.8 Apr. ‘09 Nil

4 Packages 113.2

* As per Revised Procurement Plan R3.

4.5.16.2 Out of four consultancies, procurement for one for appointing individualconsultants under PCU is awarded in sub-packages and its implementation is inprogress. For the remaining three consultancies TOR have been prepared and submittedto PPMU for approval vide letter No.COA/MWSIP/ET-5/TOR/ M&E/ 1000/09 dated7.10.2009, however, PPMU has requested to PCU to revise the TOR for Study No. 1,which will be carried out very soon and it would be submitted to PPMU for approval.However, there is no progress as on Sept. 2013.

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4.5.17 Procurement of Civil Works, Goods & Equipments

4.5.17.1 Procurement of Civil Works: For civil works of APC, DTC, RAEMTIs andSAEMTI under ASS sub-component, 44 packages are proposed for which budgetaryprovision of Rs.42.58 million is made under MWSIP. in all out of 60 APCs, 51 arecompleted, 6 are in progress, 1 not awarded and other two were deleted from the projectsince agency came forward. Similarly out of 21 DTCs, 17 are completed, 3 are in progressand One is yet to be awarded as on 30 Sept. 2013. The Department of Agriculture being userof these DTCs and APCs should monitor these works together with the concerned ExecutiveEngineer.

4.5.17.2 Procurement of Goods & Equipments: For providing computers andequipments to KVMs, APC, DTCs, RAEMTIs and SAEMTI, 7 packages for Procurementof Goods and Equipments under ASS sub-component are proposed with the base cost ofRs.15.89 million. As per QPR September 2009, in all 5 packages amounting to Rs.13.49million are awarded and procurement is in progress. As per PP R3, award andprocurement of remaining two packages is expected to be completed by November 2009but there is no progress thereafter as on 31 March, 2013. The entire project process hasbeen transferred to Irrigation Department regarding civil works and goods & equipmentsprocurement. No procurement has been done till to date. Thus, progress is standstill todate. (Table 4.5.5).

Table 4.5.14 : Progress on Procurement of Goods & Equipmentsunder Agril. Support Services Component (As on September 2013)

(Rs. in million)

Sl.No.

Status as onending

TotalPackages

Targets forAward by Sep09 as per R3

Packages for whichaward completed/

clearedStatus

No. Cost No. Cost No. Cost1 31st March 2010 7 15.89 5 13.49 5 13.49 Procurement awarded

procurement ofcomputers completed.

2 30th Sept. 2012 7 15.89 5 13.49 5 13.49The status hasremained same.3 31st March 2013 7 15.89 5 13.49 5 13.49

4 30th Sept. 2013 7 15.89 5 13.49 5 13.49

There is no change in status mentioned above as of 30 September 2013.

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Table 4.5.15 : Financial Progress on Agricultural Support Services (up to Sep. 2013)(Rs. in million)

Position as on endingof

Base costwith Govt.

staff

TargetedExpenditureas per PIP *

ActualExpenditure

% of ActualExpenditureto Base cost


31st March 2013 1082.77 854.87 769.67 71.08 90.0330th September 2013 1082.77 929.88 786.61 72.65 84.59* Revised Target

4.5.18.2 The cumulative expenditure under this sub-component up to September 2013is Rs.786.61 million which is 72.65% of the Base cost of Rs.1082.77million and the sameis 84.59% of the revised targeted expenditure. Project expenditure of Rs.16.94 million wasincurred during April 2013 to September 2013 by PCU. During September 2013, PPMU wasreported that the cost was revised and downsized to the extent of Rs 872.98 Million,hence the percentage expenditure works out to 90.1%. Further it is also being downsizedto Rs 856.90 million. The chart below shows achievement against target.

4.5.18.3 As per the progress report of Agriculture department on the allocated budgetsagainst which the expenditure incurred were analysed and found that expendituretowards demonstrations is doubled than the budgeted costs where as all others are withinthe earmarked budgets. The graph below indicates the percentage share of each activityunder ASS for both Budget and Expenditure.


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4.5.19 Issues for Consideration:1. Agriculture Department in collaboration with Groundwater department may take

up workshops on “crop water budgeting” and “consumptive use of water” for agroup of farmers at WUA/village level. Duly ensuring the crop wise waterrequirement for all its critical stages of growth.

2. Department may see the availability of all similar inputs provided at the time ofdemonstration in the nearby local markets.

3. Promote farm mechanization in the command areas, as it was found thatproduction has improved significantly. To start with especially harvesting and postharvest threshing may be given priority since unavailability of labour exists in thecommand areas.

4. Need to focus on integrated farming systems for enhancing crop productivity andalso livelihood security in a sustainable manner.

5. Convergence for Livelihood promotion is required for which the department mayexplore such opportunities from the currently ongoing schemes like IWMP andfrom other departments like Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission, AnimalHusbandry had to be explored etc,. Interdisciplinary and interdepartmentalcoordination and convergence need to be ensured.

6. Functional availability of Krishi Sainiks and Krishi Mitras at field level need to beascertained. WUA-wise list of KSs and KMs, beneficiary farmers and records ofcrop demonstrations may be provided to WUAs so that they can amongthemselves can have better interactions. Convergence of Water ResourcesDepartment with Agriculture Department at Scheme/District level is required whichin turn will percolate to WUA/village level.

7. Training as well as demonstration should be distributed over non-croppingoperations. Focus should be on increasing crop productivity per unit of water usein irrigated areas.

8. WUAs are yet to integrate fully with KVMs, timely and regular sharing of waterentitlements Agriculture Department can enable WUA and KVM to jointly work onfield demonstration and further agriculture crop diversification.

9. Crop Cultivation calendar and Irrigation calendar may be prepared based oncropping pattern and displayed at WUA office. Water resources department toshare WUA eligibility of quantity of irrigation water for seasons with agriculturedepartment so that it can be utilized for guiding farmers. Wherever water is notgoing to be made available or change in allocation WUA to develop contingencyplanning exercise in consultation with agriculture department.

10. During field visits, it has been observed that rehabilitation and modernization ofcanal system is not completed as a result, some of the tail end farmers are notgetting irrigation facility. For such cases extend the technologies relevant torainfed farming, in order to ensure breakeven incomes.


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11. WUA is forum wherein farmers exercise their right over irrigation water, however,it is in very limited sphere or WUA has too focussed on water where as agricultureis much vast subject and there are important aspects like seed, fertilizers,package of practices far more importance for increasing yield at very low cost.Water is important however canal irrigation has its own limits a farmer needs allinputs & services for value addition.

12. There should be proper coordination amongst VSGs, KS, KM, KVM and WUA andAgriculture Department and Irrigation Department act as catalyst Agent. All thesestakeholders less likely to do on their own on scale of 33 districts. There is need tolook into enabling and disabling factors within relationships of these stakeholders.

13. Some of the farmers’ trainings may be conducted at demonstration plot so that itwill be easy to disseminate the object of Demonstration to farmers and farmerscan understand by interacting and seeing process very easily.

14. Based on the agro-climatologically information and irrigation availability,diversification of suitable crops may be planned and that crop may be includedinto Demonstration and such demonstration may be conducted intensively.

15. In tribal area, agriculture production and development will have to be implementedintensively because farmers are less educative and having less capital to investwhich affects production adversely. Special programme of development ofSaline/Alkaline soils may be implemented like at Katepurna Medium Project.

16. Progressive farmers, those retired or in salaried private jobs are receiving morebenefits from the developmental programme than less progressive farmers.

17. Group Marketing and Bulk Marketing activities may be encouraged in the projectarea in order to fetch good market price.

18. It was reported and understood that limited sanctioning power delegated toProject Co-ordination Unit affected the timely decision making process necessaryfor efficient and effective management of component in the state. Hence not in aposition to achieve the targeted budgets. Sometimes though budgets available butfew activities cannot be taken in the available crop calendar for the respectivefinancial year.

4.6 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN(Component B-6)

4.6.1 Overall Implementation Progress4.6.1.1 Based on identified issues in each river basin, Social and EnvironmentalManagement Plan (SEMP) will be prepared to main stream environmental concernsunder this component. Government of Maharashtra has completed an Integrated SocialEnvironmental Assessment (ISEA) study. It identified water sector related social andenvironmental issues and recommended suitable Social Environmental ManagementFramework (SEMF) along with sample mitigation plan. It also reviewed policies, plans,legal and institutional framework to help achievement of long term sustainable solutionsin order to prepare and implement the mitigation plans in the project wherever requiredout of 235 sub projects. Necessary provision has been kept under this component.


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4.6.2 Assessment of all 235 schemes under MWSIP is completed from social andenvironmental point of view. SEMP component is divided under two heads namely socialdevelopment and environmental management.

4.6.3 Social Development PlansSocial development plans are to be implemented to address various social aspectsrelated to participatory irrigation management. Resettlement and rehabilitation issue,which is likely to be raised during canal rehabilitation works, is one of the areas of keenconcern. Other important aspects include participation of WUA members in varioussubproject activities, inclusion of vulnerable groups such as women and tribes,transparency in irrigation management and accountability towards the project.

4.6.3.1 Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R & R):The assessment of R & R issues of all 235 schemes is completed. The R & R issueswere observed in two projects i.e. Mula and Khadakwasla. In case of Mula project aninfringement of 149 residential structures was recorded in the strip plan of Mula left BankCanal, Distributory No. 6 in Rahuri (Ahmednagar). A joint visit of Development Specialistat PPMU level and Regional Environmental Specialist of Nashik was carried out toreassess the strip plan of the said distributory and canal rehabilitation works thereon. Thefindings of the field visit clearly indicated that the canal rehabilitation works werecompleted without any disturbance to the residential structures and residents as well. Thefinal report submitted to the World Bank clearly concluded that there is no necessity of R& R in Mula project. In Khadakwasla project also the assessment has been carried outand there are no significant issues regarding R & R.

4.6.3.2 Participation of Farmers:Active participation of farmers in the subproject activities forms core part of this project.Training programs and field exposure visits are planned to enhance involvement of thefarmers in the project. In order to facilitate the WRD officials for fostering and capacitybuilding of WUAs the NGOs have been appointed for Pune and Jalgaon regions and forother regions the process is in final stage.

As per the discussions with the Social Development Specialist, World Bank during lastmission, social audit of one WUA from 1 major and 1 medium schemes from 3 circles willbe carried out to assess participation and proactiveness of the WUA members in theirrigation management activities. The questionnaire for the audit is prepared at RES andRSDS level and will be finalised after discussions with the World Bank officials.

4.6.3.3 Inclusion of women and other vulnerable groups:Inclusion of women and other vulnerable groups is another important social aspect of thisproject. This is achieved through implementation of Gender Action Plan (GAP) and TribalDevelopment Plan (TDP). Gender Action Plan is applicable to all 235 schemes. In orderto promote women participation, the WALMI Aurangabad has conducted 34 trainingcourses for women during April 2008 to March 2013 covering 3673 women participants.In current year (2013-14) WALMI has organised 4 training courses for women fromdifferent regions of Maharashtra. In order to address Gender issues in PIM aspects onprojects under MWSIP, emphasis is being given on organising more number of training


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courses specially for women WUA members through WALMI Aurangabad. The number ofwomen participants indicate increasing trend of women interest & participation in WUAactivities. TDP is applicable for 41 schemes. 3 Model TDPs were prepared and sharedwith the Social Development Specialist during last mission. The TDPs, which involveentrepreneurship development program, are not feasible as far as the leftover time of theproject is concerned. Hence it is decided to address inclusion of tribals in PIM throughsite visits and organising training programs in tribal regions.

4.6.3.4 Training and capacity buildingWALMI is acting as nodal agency to conduct capacity building activities for thegovernment officials and for the WUA members as well. WALMI has proposed andconducted training courses under 30 different categories for farmers, WUA members andoffice bearers, various stakeholders and WRD officials including seminars and workshopssince April 2005 to August 2013. Total 325 courses with 19490 expected participantswere planned. Out of these, 274 courses with 19326 participants were conducted. Thetraining plan for year 2013-14 consists of 94 training programs out of which 47 areexclusively for MWSIP. It includes 16 short term courses, 27 farmers’ courses and 4seminars (State\National\International levels). From April 2013 to September 2013, 20courses were proposed out of which 16 were conducted. The number of expectedparticipants was 1475 and the actual number of participants is 1240. The details will beshared with Bank during mission.

The concept of participatory irrigation management has started rooting in the field staff aswell as the WUA members. However it is noticed that, there is an urge to address thesocial and environmental aspects during training sessions. Hence it is decided topropagate SEMP component during the training sessions by delivering the lectures intraining courses by RES and RSDS. In compliance of these all RES and RSDS areinvolved. In order to increase awareness amongst the officials of WRD and stakeholdersof MWSIP regarding SEMP activities, the RES and RSDS are engaged to inculcate theinformation through two separate lectures. The lecture for WUA members includes needand linkages of social and environmental parameters with agriculture. The efforts arebeing taken to entrust them for sustainability and accountability of SEMP componentbeyond the tenure of the project.

In compliance of key agreed actions during last mission in May 2013, PPMU haveconducted two workshops on Social and Environment Management Framework under theguidance of Ms. Mridula Singh, Social Development Specialist of World Bank along withRES and RSDS working under MWSIP. In these workshops due attention has been givento propagate the information summarised in Operational Manual on Social &Environmental Management. Good response has been received from participants forboth the workshops.

4.6.4 Environment management

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4.6.4.1 Compensatory plantation:Out of 235 sub projects 29 schemes are applicable for compensatory plantation. The totalnumber of trees to be planted in these schemes are 1,38,832 against 69,421 felled trees.Tree plantation activity is in progress. Out of 29 schemes the plantation has been carriedout on 5 schemes (4 major projects – Ghod, Kukadi, Pench and Itiadoh and 1 minorproject – Zilpa). The total number of trees planted under these schemes is 21,837. Theinformation regarding plantation work for remaining project period is awaited.

4.6.4.2 Reclamation of saline and waterlogged areas:Out of 235 schemes waterlogged areas are identified in 10 schemes and saline soils areidentified in 8 schemes. Directorate of Irrigation Research Division, Pune has executed236 drainage improvement schemes (under canal rehabilitation component) to reclaimwaterlogged and saline soils in the command area of 6 schemes (Ghod, Khadakwasla,Kukadi, Mula, NLBC and NRBC). The details of the area covered under these schemeswill be shared during the World Bank mission. Additional 61 schemes are proposed underSEMP component. These schemes will cover waterlogged area of 1595 Ha and 670 Hasaline soil area. This proposal is under scrutiny in PPMU.

4.6.4.3 Water Quality Analysis:

As per the ISEA study it is observed that irrigation water quality is satisfactory in all 235schemes as far as surface irrigation is concerned. However, periodic water qualitymonitoring is necessary to indicate the deviation of water quality from irrigation waterquality standards, if any. Water quality of 12 major and 11 medium projects is proposedto be analysed once in a year, before the rotation starts (October-November). The watersample at the off-take of main canals is sent to the laboratory for analysis as per IndianCouncil for Agriculture Research (ICAR) standard.

In compliance of key agreed actions, RES and RSDS have taken efforts to aware theWRD officials and members of WUAs regarding the importance of water quality inirrigation activities through deliberations in SEMP workshops. RES and RSDS haveissued guidelines to the project authorities to check water quality and submit the reportfor assessment. The RES and RSDS are ensuring to monitor the work of water qualityassessment. The results of water quality of selected schemes are expected up to 15November 2013.

4.6.4.4 Integrated Nutrient Management / Integrated Pest Management:The screening data indicates need of implementation IPNM for 168 out of 235subprojects. Out of these 168 schemes DoA has taken 66 schemes under AgricultureSupport Services (ASS) component in which INM/IPM is included for sustainableagricultural development. INM/IPM data for all 66 schemes has been compiled and trendanalysis is carried out as per the discussion held in the last WB mission. The trends inuse of organic & inorganic fertilizers, chemical pesticides & bio pesticides indicatepropagation of organic farming in the irrigated command. The compiled data and trendanalysis is shared with the World Bank during last mission. In order to assess theseactivities for the year 2013, the concerned RES is actively engaged in collection of datafrom DoA, Pune.


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The trainings and demonstrations on INM\IPM have served the purpose and organicfarming concept is rooting in the command area.

4.6.5 Procurement of Civil Works – As per revised procurement plan PP-R5, there isprovision of one package costing Rs.50 million. The same is yet to be procured.

4.6.6 Procurement of Goods & Equipments4.6.6.1 There was provision of one package of environment and social management plancosting Rs.5.0 million. As per the revised procurement plan PP-R5, this package isdeleted.

4.6.7 Consultancies

4.6.7.1 As per the revised procurement plan PP-R5, there is provision of fourconsultancies costing Rs. 25.80 million. All these consultancies are procured.

4.6.8 Financial Progress on SEMP:4.6.8.1 Cumulative Expenditure up to September 2013 under this sub-component isRs.3.73 million as against provision of Rs.198.24 million (Base cost with Govt. staff cost)which is 1.88%, up from 1.68% at the end of prior reporting period (Oct. ’12 - March ‘13).The expenditure incurred during April 2013 to September 2013 is Rs.0.40 million. Therevised base cost is reduced to Rs.67.36 million. The expenditure incurred is 5.54% ofthe revised base cost. Against the targeted expenditure (as per revised plan) theexpenditure up to September 2013 is only 7.32%. Total expenditure to be incurred onthis sub-component as per revised cost is Rs.67.36 million. Thus, the balanceexpenditure is Rs.63.63 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised costfrom Rs.67.36 million to Rs.4.91 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 76% and the balance cost is Rs.1.18 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

Table 4.6.3 : Financial Progress on Social & EnvironmentalManagement Plan (up to September 2013)

(Rs. in million)

Position as onBase costwith Govt.

staff

Revisedcost

TargetedExpenditure

as perRevised Plan

ActualExpenditure

% of ActualExpenditure

to Basecost

% of ActualExpenditureto revised

cost


31 March 2013 198.24 67.36 34.59 3.33 1.68 4.94 9.63

30 Sept. 2013 198.24 67.36 50.98 3.73 1.88 5.54 7.32

4.6.8.2 The chart below shows the position from commencement till 30th Sept 2013.

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Chapter – VINNOVATIVE PILOTS UNDER MWSIP

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5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Two categories of innovative pilots were initially planned under MWSIP –(1) Piloting Innovative Users’ Centered Aquifer Level Ground Water Management(Sub-Component C-1), and (2) Piloting Innovative Commercial Irrigated Agriculture(Sub-Component C-2). The pilots on groundwater management were implementedby GSDA in liaison with GWMA and GPLCs in Satara, Jalna and Beed districts. Thepilots on irrigated agriculture could not be implemented in public-private-partnershipas no private agency came forward to avail partnership.

5.2 Piloting Innovative User Centered Aquifer Level Ground WaterManagement (Sub Component C-1)

5.2.1 The innovative pilot user centered aquifer level groundwater management wasinitially planned in four pilot areas – Amravati, Satara, Jalna and Beed. Theinnovative pilot in Amravati area was later dropped due to commencement of aprominent surface water irrigation project. The remaining three groundwater pilotsare under implementation stage by GSDA.

5.2.2 The pilot activities included baseline surveys, installation of piezometers alongwith selection of observation wells for monitoring groundwater levels, formation ofGWMA and GPLCs and their registration, community mobilization throughappointment of NGOs, IEC, planning and construction of supply side managementstructures across natural drainage lines (streams and rivers) as gabbians, cementnallah bandhs, recharge trenches, recharge ponds and desilting of existing waterbodies across nallas and demand side management. All works targeted werecompleted before 31st March, 2013, and the demand side management activitiesremained under progress as a matter of persuasion by GWMA/GPLCs. GSDAproposed to install water meters on wells in the selected pilot areas, which could notbe materialised.

5.2.3 The Satara pilot with 24 project villages located mainly in Khatav taluka hassupported installation of 6 piezometers and 54 selected observation wells and 55CNB. Each village has one GPLC, guided by an overall project GWMA. The GWMAand GPLCs conducted meetings as per the requirement. All 55 CNBs got filled upwith rain water this monsoon season 2013 due to good rainfall. The mean annualwater table depth in the year 2013 remained at 8.45 m against the previous year2012 level of 11.15 m, thereby the annual average change in water table wasobserved +2.70 m, a positive response (54 observation wells measured by GSDA).No water meters were installed on wells. The NGO’s services were terminated on31st March 2012 on completion of the contract period. The demand sidemanagement is realized through increasing number of drips. The pilot project has


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been a successful venture. The groundwater extraction of the commencement of theMWSIP (2006-07) was double of the current rate of extraction (2012-13).

5.2.4 The Jalna pilot with 8 project villages located in Bhokardan and Badnapurtalukas has supported installation of 10 piezometers and 17 selected observationwells for monitoring groundwater levels and 30 recharge structures. Each village hasone GPLC guided by an overall project GWMA. The GWMA and GPLCs conductedmeetings as per the requirement. All recharge structures relatively filled up betterthis year 2013 due to adequate rainfall. The mean annual water table depth in theyear 2013 remained at 8.22 m as against 8.44 m in the previous year 2012, therebyannual average change in water table was observed +0.22 m, a positive response atobservation wells (17 measured by GSDA). No water meters were installed on wells.The NGO’s contract was terminated in December 2009 due to inefficiency indelivering the desired services. No another NGO was later appointed duringimplementation of the pilot project. The demand side management is effective withchange in cropping pattern requiring less water (Sugarcane dropped). The numberof drips are on increasing scale. The project has been a successful venture. Theproject has stopped installing new wells and the extraction of groundwater from theexisting wells has also decreased.

5.2.5 The Beed pilot with 10 villages GPLCs functioning is located in Ashti talukahas supported installation of 8 piezometers and 10 selected observation wells formonitoring groundwater levels, and 31 recharge structures, each village has oneGPLC guided by an overall project GWMA. The GWMA and GPLCs conductedmeetings as per the requirement. All recharge structures relatively filled up betterthis year 2013 due to adequate rainfall. The mean annual water table depth in theyear 2013 remained at 9.89 m against 10.89 m in the previous year 2012, therebyannual average change in water table was observed +1.10 m, a positive response atpiezometers (6 measured by GSDA). No water meters were installed on wells. TheNGO’s contract was terminated in December 2009 due to inefficiency in deliverydesired services. No another NGO was later appointed during implementation of thepilot project. The demand side management is effective with change in croppingpattern. The number of drips are on increasing scale but the response is not as goodas in Jalna project. The project has been a successful venture. The Ashti talukaarea is relatively backward as compared to Jalna and Satara pilot projects.

5.2.6 Annual Agriculture Income: The Kharif crop was not matured by Septemberend, as such the GSDA has not reported the Agriculture income of pilot areas.

5.2.7 Financial Progress: The Base cost with Govt. staff was Rs.127.44 million.The revised cost as on 30.9.2013 is Rs.68.26 million. The cumulative expenditure isRs.62.29 million. The percentage cumulative expenditure is 48.88% with Base costand 91.25% with revised cost.


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5.2.8 Comments and Suggestions on Groundwater Pilot

a) Procurement of water meters is held up. GSDA feels that the watermeters will not be procured under the extension period available uptoMarch 2014. It is suggested that at least a few water meters may beprocured on pilot basis and be installed on selected wells to examine thereal response.

b) Cultivators may be motivated by GSDA to deploy more drips on theirfarms.

c) Groundwater levels may be regularly monitored and analysed by GSDA.

d) GWMA Satara was motivated to conduct social audit during the field visitin last week of October 2013. The format designed by M&E Agency forSocial audit has been given to GSDA at Pune, that may be circulated toall pilot areas by GSDA under suitable instructions.

5.3 Piloting Innovative Commercial Irrigated Agriculture(Sub-Component C-2)

5.3.1 The innovative pilot on irrigated agriculture was planned with anticipated supportof a private sector partner (PSP) for which extension activities did not proceed well. Inview of the little progress being made in the implementation of this sub-component andthe fact that similar initiatives are undertaken under Maharashtra AgricultureCompetitiveness Project (MACP), the Bank agreed during its Implementation Review andSupport Mission (April 18-29, 2011) to drop this activity from MWSIP. Subsequently, WBIRS Mission during January 7-19, 2013 confirmed that it is decided to drop this pilot,since large scale adoption of innovative and improved agriculture production,diversification, post-harvest management and marketing practices, and operationalizationof over 300 AEDPs under ASS component (B-5) has given a big push to commercial hightech irrigated agriculture in several schemes and unleashed creativity and innovations bythe farmers. In view of these developments and to avoid repetition it was dropped.

5.3.2 The objective of the Maharashtra Agriculture Competitiveness Project inMaharashtra is to increase the productivity, profitability, and market access of the farmingcommunity. There are three components to the project. The first component of the projectis intensification and diversification of market-led production. This component will supportagriculture technology transfer, facilitate networking amongst farmers and agribusinesseson emerging marketing opportunities, provide market intelligence using information andcommunication technology (ICT)-based applications and other means, and strengthenlivestock support services in the state. The second component of the project is improvingfarmer access to markets. This component will promote alternative market opportunitiesby establishing farmer groups, a warehouse receipts system, upgrading local ruralmarkets, piloting e-trading platforms, and modernizing existing wholesale markets andlivestock yards. The third component of the project is project management, learning, andadjusting. This component will undertake project coordination and management andprovide monitoring and evaluation services

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Chapter – VI

PROJECT MANAGEMENT(Component – D)

6.1 PROJECT PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT UNIT (PPMU)(Sub-Component D-1)

6.1.1 PPMU (Component D-1 )(a) A Project Preparation and Management Unit has been established and madeoperational. The unit monitors the physical & financial progress, co-ordinates amongthe departments, takes up evaluation studies periodically and keeps liaison with theWorld Bank. The Unit also monitors the work of publicity of State water policy with aview to create mass awareness among farmers for participation in irrigationmanagement and for integrated water resources management.

(b) Staffing: The PPMU is staffed with 1 Superintending Engineer, 3 ExecutiveEngineers, 6 Dy. Engineers, 3 Assistant / Sectional Engineers, 1 Dy. Director(Accounts & Audit), 1 Accounts Officer, 1 Head Accountant, 1 Dy. Director (Agri.), 1Senior Geologist, 1 Social Development Specialist, 1 Environmental Specialist and10 non-technical posts. At present posts of Dy. Director (Accounts & Audit), Dy.Director (Agri.), Senior Geologist, Social Development Specialist, EnvironmentalSpecialist and one post each of Executive Engineer and Dy. Engineer are vacant.The issue of filling the vacant posts is being pursued.

(c) Procurements:(i) Civil works: One package of civil works costing Rs.2.15 million has beenawarded and work is completed.

(ii) Goods & Equipments: Procurement of computers and peripherals asapproved by the steering committee is completed.

(iii) Consultancies: Two consultancies for financial management (Internal audit &Hand holding support) costing Rs.9.18 million are awarded.

6.1.2 The half-year-wise physical progress of the unit as on 30 September 2013 isas given below:

Table 6.1.1 : Physical Progress – PPMU (30th September 2013)

Sl.No. Activity

Status as of PriorReporting Period31st March 2013

Developmentsduring Current

Reporting Period(1st April ‘13 to 30th

September ‘13)

Status as on30th September 2013

1 Establishment Vacancies :-a) Public Relation Officerb) Deputy Director (Agri.)

Post of PublicRelation Officerwhich was vacant ason 31st March 2013

Vacancies :-a) Dy. Director (Accounts &

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Sl.No. Activity

Status as of PriorReporting Period31st March 2013

Developmentsduring Current

Reporting Period(1st April ‘13 to 30th

September ‘13)


c) Senior Geologistd) Environmental Specialiste) One post each of

Executive Engineer andDeputy Engineer

is now filled up.Posts of Dy. Director(Accounts & audit)and Social Devt.Specialist whichwere filled up as on31st March 2013 arenow vacant.

c) Senior Geologistd) Social Devt. Specialiste) Environmental Specialistf) One post each of

Executive Engineer andDeputy Engineer

2 Procurementof Goods andEquipments

Procurement of computersand peripherals as approvedby the steering committee iscompleted.

Nil Procurement of computersand peripherals as approvedby the steering committee iscompleted.

3 Procurementof Civil works

Package costing Rs.2.15million awarded and work iscompleted.

Nil Package costing Rs.2.15million awarded and work iscompleted.

6.1.3 Financial Progress: Expenditure as on 30th September 2013 has reached atotal of Rs.83.56 million, i.e., 101.74% of total base cost of Rs.82.13 million and104.07% of revised cost of Rs.80.29 million. Against the targeted (as per revisedplan) expenditure of Rs.75.60 million, the expenditure up to 30th September 2013was 110.53%. The expenditure has already exceeded the revised cost (whichwas marginally less than the original base cost) as well as the original basecost. It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.80.29million to Rs.89.39 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is93% and the balance cost is Rs.5.83 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

Table 6.1.2 : Cumulative Financial Progress as on 30th September 2013 – PPMU(Amount in million Rupees)

PeriodBase

Cost asPer PIP

RevisedCost

Plannedup togivendate

Expendituretill date

Percentage to

BaseCost

Revisedcost

Planned upto given

date

31st Mar. 2013 82.13 80.29 70.91* 76.63 93.30 95.44 108.07

30th Sept. 2013 82.13 80.29 75.60* 83.56 101.74 104.07 110.53

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Chart below shows the progress of expenditure by PPMU since beginning of theproject till 30th September 2013.

6.2 MONITORING AND EVALUATION (Sub-Component D - 2)

6.2.1 This sub-component supports an Independent Consultant for ProjectMonitoring and Evaluation.

6.2.2 The physical progress is as follows:

Table 6.2.1 : Physical Progress – M&E

Sl.No. Activity

Status as of PriorReporting Period(31st March 2013)

AccomplishedDuring Current

Reporting Period(1st Apr. 2013 – 30th

September 2013)


1 AppointmentofConsultants

M/s. Sheladia Associates,Inc. USA & AgriculturalFinance Corporation Ltd.,Mumbai appointed on 18June 2007

---Same as on 31st March2013

2 InceptionReport

Final version submitted on18th August 2007 andapproved

--- Same as on 31st March2013

3 MonitoringReports

MR-1 to MR-9 approved.Revised Draft MR-10 issubmitted in July 2012.Draft MR-11 is submittedin January 2013. MR-10 &MR-11 are accepted bythe Review Committeesubject to the complianceand submission ofmodified / correctedreports.

Final MR-10 & MR-11are submitted inSeptember 2013. DraftMR-12 is submitted inJuly 2013.

MR-1 to MR-11 approved.Draft MR-12 is submittedin July 2013.

4 Mid-TermEvaluationReports

MTE-1 and MTE- 2 areapproved. Draft MTE- 3 isunder preparation.

Draft MTE- 3 issubmitted in April ‘13.The same is reviewedby Review Committeein June ‘13 andremarks arecommunicated byGoM.

MTE-1 and MTE- 2 areapproved. Draft MTE- 3 issubmitted in April 2013.The same is reviewed byReview Committee in June2013 and remarks arecommunicated by GoM.


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6.2.3 Period of consultancy for Monitoring & Evaluation was 55 months i.e. up to 17January 2012. Initially the consultancy period was extended up to 30 September2012 to cover all reports (except Final Evaluation Report) as per contract. Now theperiod is further extended up to March 2014 in order to continue M&E during theextended period of the Project. Scope of work during extended period includes 4Monitoring Reports, one additional Mid Term Evaluation Report, changes in thestructure of Monitoring & Evaluation Reports, inclusion of diagnostic study on RapidAppraisal Process (RAP) of WUOs, case studies (crop diversification) as perrecommendations of the World Bank Mission in June 2012.

6.2.4 Financial Progress: Expenditure as on 30th September 2013 has reachedRs.74.00 million which is 107.39% of base cost of Rs.68.91 million and 68.89% ofrevised cost of Rs.107.42 million. Thus, the expenditure has already exceeded theoriginal base cost. As per original agreement with the M&E agency as on 31st March2012, only Final Evaluation Report was remained to be done. However, extension oftwo years i.e. up to 31st March 2014 is granted for the MWSIP. Hence additional fourMonitoring Reports and one Mid Term Report Evaluation will have to be done underthis sub-component. The cost of the sub component is revised to do provision for thisadditional expenditure. Against the targeted (as per revised plan) expenditure ofRs.95.53 million, the expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was 77.46%. Totalexpenditure to be incurred on this sub-component as per revised cost is Rs.107.42million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.33.42 million. It is being proposed by GoMto increase the revised cost from Rs.107.42 million to Rs.111.70 million. Compared tothis revised cost the expenditure is 66% and the balance cost is Rs.37.70 million. Thusthe progress is satisfactory.

Table 6.2.2 : Financial Progress – M&E*

Period Expenditure(Rs. in million)

Percentage toBasecost

Revisedcost

Planned upto given date

31 March 2013 68.98 100.10 64.22 82.48

30 September 2013 74.00 107.39 68.89 77.46

* Base cost: Rs.68.91 million, Revised cost Rs.107.42 million. Planned up to 31st March 2013(as per revised plan) Rs.83.63 million. Planned up to 30th September 2013 (as per revisedplan) Rs.95.53 million.

The progress of expenditure vs. planned from beginning of the project till 30th

September 2013 is shown in Chart below:


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6.3 INFORMATION, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION(Sub-Component D - 3)

6.3.1 For effective Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) dissemination ofinformation and creating public support for formation and functioning of WUAs andeducating service providers is necessary. This will be achieved through electronicand print media advertising along with posters & banners.

6.3.2 This sub-component supports the communication and dissemination of GoM’swater sector reform initiatives and other project related activities to the broad rangeof stakeholders in the water sector. Under this sub-component, the project supportstechnical assistance, consultancies, publications, media coverage, workshops,seminars, village animators, and exchange visits, etc.

6.3.3 Information, Education and Communication i.e., IEC component ofMaharashtra Water Sector Improvement Project (MWSIP) has important role inconnection with State Water Policy - 2003, with the help of World Bank.

Main Features of IEC component are as below-

a. To improve farmers participation in the Irrigation management.

b. To form Integrated Water Resources Management which includes Droughtmanagement, Watershed management, Groundwater management, Aquifermanagement etc.

c. Encouraging new technology in Water Resources Management.

d. To prepare mass awareness regarding Water Resources Management up tograssroots level resulting in improvement of national wealth in terms ofAgricultural production and economic use of every drop of water.

According to PIP, provision of Rs.46 million was proposed. Details are as below-

Rs.in million

i. IEC Materials - - - - - - 26.00ii. Media Coverage - - - 05.00iii. Consultancies- - - - -- 10.00iv. Workshop & Seminar-- 05.00

Total: 46.00Subsequently the provision has been slightly modified and to carry out all activitiesnecessary for achieving above goals, provision is made up of Rs.36 million. Activitywise provision is as below-

Rs.in million

i. Printing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 3.85ii. Audio-Video production - - - - 8.88iii. Website production - - - - - - - - 0.25iv. Training and Workshops - - - - 5.04v. Folk Production (Pathnatya / Lok kala) - - 7.00

vi. Broadcasting on Radio station and TV Channel 10.98

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Consultant Recruited:

B-1 tender had been called for the IEC Component and after thorough scrutiny, onthe basis of merit, Consultant Agency named Dilasa Janvikas Pratishthan,Aurangabad has been appointed and work order was issued on 15/12/2006. Timelimit for this component had been decided as 5 years i.e. up to dt.14/12/2011. Phase wise Action Plan-

IEC Component has been divided in three phases. Phase wise task and work doneaccordingly is as shown below-

PHASE – I : First Six Months From 15/12/06 to 14/6/2007 : This phase includesInception Report, Developing Slogans, Deciding Strategy, preparation of ActionPlan, Cost Economy Plan and get approval from PPMU.

Sr.No. Activities. Action/Status Remarks

(A) Phase-I1 Inception Report Agency had submitted Inception Report on

2/1/2007 which was sanctioned in thereview committee meeting on 29/8/2007

Phase-Icompletedas perAgreement.

2 IEC Need assessment Agency had submitted Inception Report on14/2/2007 which was sanctioned in thereview committee meeting on 29/8/2007

3 Develop one slogan in Marathiand logo for the program and abrochure/ pamphlet outliningthe MWSIP

Agency had submitted Inception Report on14/4/2007 which was sanctioned in thereview committee meeting on 29/8/2007

4 IEC strategy Agency had submitted Inception Report on14/3/2007 which was sanctioned in thereview committee meeting on 29/8/2007

5 IEC Action plan Agency had submitted Inception Report on15/6/2007 which was sanctioned in thereview committee meeting on 29/8/2007.

PHASE – II : Second Six Months from 15/06/2007 to 14/12/2007: This phaseincludes Developing and production of IEC Material for statewide generic messageon State Water Policy, objectives of MWSIP, IEC Program, Trainings to the officialsresponsible for IEC implementation in WRD, AD and GSDA, manage the productionof IEC material, co-ordination & monitoring of the implementation of dissemination ofIEC material produced.

Sr.No. Activities Action/Status Remarks

1 1) Based on Action plan, developtest & provide IEC material.

IEC material submitted by Dilasa,Aurangabad.

Approvedon 28/5/08

2) Test and provide IEC material. Phase II IEC material was tested intraining courses conducted atAurangabad, Amravati & Pune byusing local Artists & equipments inFeb.2008

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Sr.No. Activities Action/Status Remarks

3) Developing IEC material tospecific components under MWSIPand in particulars to support WUAin participatory rehabilitation ofirrigation system, agriculturalsupport program, groundwater &surface irrigation pilots

Submitted phase – II Booklet & IEC,and the same is approved by ReviewCommittee on 28/5/2008

duringtrainings.

2 Trainings to officials from WRD,Agriculture Dept. & GSDA

Three officials trainings wereconducted1) Aurangabad – 20 Feb. 2008 atWALMI.2) Amravati – 25 Feb. 2008 at SinchanBhavan.3) Pune – 28 Feb 2008 at SinchanBhavan.

Partial partof trainingshas beencompleted.

4 The Consultant shall co-ordinate /monitor the implementation ofdissemination of IEC material to thestakeholder through variousagencies of GOM and Non GOMorganizations appointed forfostering of WUAs.

Some approved phase-II IEC materialdisseminated under co-ordination andmonitoring by Dilasa, Aurangabad.

This parthas notbeencompleted.

PHASE – III : From 15/12/2007 to 4/12/2011 : This phase includes Management ofImplementation program, Monitoring & Evaluation of Implementation, Identificationsof necessary corrections and Completion Report accordingly.

Sr.No. Activity Action / Status Remarks

1 Management of IECimplementation programdeveloping, producingand dissemination.

IEC material is submitted by Dilasa,Aurangabad, and approval is awaitedfrom Review Committee. Some partof Approved printing material isprinted and disseminated to WRD,GSDA, AD offices and WUAs.

Estimate for printingmaterial is sanctionedin August-2012 forRs.2.06 million.

2 Monitoring & evaluationimplementation of theprogram.

Approval to the Revised ProcurementPlan is awaited, hence this part ispending.

Work is to be doneafter approval by GoM.

3 Identification of necessarymid-course correction.

4 Final Report.

Revised Procurement Plan:DTP for IEC activities to be done for the period of three years has been submitted toGoM on 17/3/2009. IEC Tool production & procurement program and bid documentsare submitted to World Bank for approval on 2.4.2009. Further for pilot work of oneyear DTP of Audio-Video component costing Rs.3.62 million is submitted to GoM on3.9.2011. The GoM approved the same excluding Folk Form Presentation on15.2.2012 for Rs.2.25 million. The further process is in progress.


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ED, WALMI has sanctioned Audio-Video & Folk form estimates on 8/8/2012 as below.

1. Production of Audio-Video films /Jingles - Rs.19.00 million

2. Presenting and performing various folk forms - Rs.12.03 million

Estimate for printing material is sanctioned in August-2012 for Rs.2.06 million. As perGoM directions the Audio-Video & Folk forms presentation DTPs are in progress.DTP for printing work is prepared and follow up for sanction to the DTP is inprogress. EOI and TOR for the consultancy services work is prepared and submittedto GoM for approval on 6.11.2012. After working out the corrections as persuggestions, revised draft of EOI & TOR has been submitted to GoM on 27.12.2012.

Revised draft of TOR has been further forwarded to World Bank by GoM for NOC on7.2.2013 and accordingly on 12.3.2013, World Bank issued NOC for the same. On13.3.2013, GoM informed field officers that instead of consultancy service basedDTP, non-consultancy service based DTP shall be prepared for completing furtheractivity.

The Principal Secretary (WRM & CAD) Water Resources Department directed theDirector General, WALMI, Aurangabad to execute further IEC activities inconsultation with Information & Public Relation Department during the meetingheld in Mantralaya on 27.6.2013.

NOC for estimate amounting to Rs.36.79 million is issued. In this estimate provisionof production of video films on success stories of WUAs, MWSIP and MMISF Act,production of TV spots and audio jingles, telecasting of video films & TV spots,broadcasting audio Jingles, printing pamphlets, year planners, greeting cards,booklets (on MWRRA Act, MMISF Act and Water Entitlement) presentation of folkforms are made.

After last WB mission following activities are carried out under IEC component –

1) NGOs are appointed in 2 regions (Jalgaon & Pune) for capacity building ofWUOs. Appointment of NGOs for other regions is in final stage.

2) Appointment of IEC specialist is in final stage.

3) Four agencies have been finalized to create audio – video jingles / messages/advertisements.

4) Media plan for broadcast / telecast of these audio / video messages is underfinalization.

5) Other activities such as printing and dissemination of posters, brochures andother mass awareness programs will be undertaken after suggestions fromthe IEC specialist.

6) Study tours of WUA members are planned.

7) Recently the Principal Secretary (WRM & CAD) has given an interview in apopular radio program Dilkhulas in the state. Interview of the PrincipalSecretary (WRM & CAD) in a popular TV program ‘Jai Maharashtra’ has alsobeen planned in October 2013. Similar interviews of WRD officials / NGOs /progressive farmers and awarded WUAs are also proposed in near future.


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6.3.4 Procurements: There is no provision for procurement of civil works underIEC. As per revised plan, there is a provision for three consultancies costingRs.42.88 million. One consultancy costing Rs.9.47 million is awarded and inprogress. Progress on procurement of goods & equipments is as follows:

Table 6.3.1 : Procurement Progress of Goods & Equipments (IEC)

Sl.No. Activity

Status as of PriorReporting Period(31st Mar. 2013)

Accomplishedduring Current

Reporting Period(1st Apr.‘13 – 30th

Sept. ‘13)

Status as on30th Sept. 2013

1 Procurementfor Goods &Equipments

The revised provision for thepackage for IEC materials isRs.3.35 million. The packageis yet to be procured.

--- The revised provision for thepackage for IEC materials isRs.3.35 million. The packageis yet to be procured.

6.3.5 Financial Progress: Expenditure as on 30th September 2013 has reachedRs.4.09 million which is 10.57% of base cost of Rs.38.70 million & 9.36% of revisedcost of Rs.43.70 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan) expenditure ofRs.33.80 million, the expenditure up to 30th Sept. 2013 was 12.10%. There is nofinancial progress in the last two years. So it is necessary to do proper planning sothat all the works under this sub-component will be completed in all respect within theextended period of two years i.e., up to Mar. 2014. IEC sub-component has importantrole in connection with State Water Policy – 2003. Total expenditure to be incurred onthis sub-component as per revised cost is Rs.43.70 million. Thus the balanceexpenditure is Rs.39.61 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revisedcost from Rs.43.70 million to Rs.13.84 million. Compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 30% and the balance cost is Rs.9.75 million. This sub-component needsattention.

Table 6.3.2 : Financial Progress – IEC*

PeriodExpenditure

(Rs. inmillion)

Percentage to

Base cost Revisedcost

Planned up togiven date

31 March 2013 4.09 10.57 9.36 17.1130 September 2013 4.09 10.57 9.36 12.10

* Base cost: Rs.38.70 million. Revised cost Rs.43.70 million. Planned up to 31st March 2013(as per revised plan) Rs.23.90 million. Planned up to 30th September 2013 (as per revisedplan) Rs.33.80 million.

The progress of expenditure from inception to 30th September 2013 against plannedis shown in Chart given below:

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CHAPTER – VIISYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND

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Chapter - VIISYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND

SCHEME LEVEL PROGRESS STATUS

7.1 Performance of Irrigation Schemes (IY 2012-13)This Chapter addresses the performance of various irrigation schemes on selectedindicators. The status on system performance indicators are derived from the dataprovided by Project Officers of Irrigation schemes in the MDF/IR 9A, 9B, 10, 11, 12,14, & 15 formats sent to the scheme authorities through PPMU. The systemperformance data pertaining to the irrigation year 2012-13 and the financialachievement refer to the accumulative achievement as on March 2013. In thisReport the analysis is based on the information received from 209 irrigation schemesout of 236 schemes. The following system performance indicators have beendiscussed in this Chapter and a comparison has been made with the previousIrrigations Years to know the trend in progress.

(i) Designed live storage and actual storage available;

(ii) Annual (2012-13) water use efficiency for all schemes at (a) Schemelevel; (b) Distributory level; and (c) WUA level;

(iii) Annual (2012-13) water delivery efficiency at scheme level for all schemes;

(iv) Season wise area irrigated on Canal and Canal lifts with well irrigation forall Schemes;

(v) Water delivery capacity index for all Schemes;

(vi) Equity performance, i.e., water delivery to WUAs at Head, Middle and Tailagainst water agreed to be supplied for Major & Medium schemes;

(vii) Water charges collection performance, i.e.(a) Revenue collection performance(b) Cost recovery ratio;

(viii) Annual Agricultural Income Rs./ha and Rs./TCM.

7.2 System Performance(i) Storage Availability in (Mm3)Scheme wise Designed live storageand Actual storage available during IY2012-13 is placed at Annexure VII-1.Region wise status is given in theTable 7.2 (i).


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Table : 7.2 (i)Region-wise Storage Availability for IY 2012-13

(Unit MM3)

RegionTotal No.of Projects/ No.of

responsesDesigned

Livestorage

ActualLive

storage%

Maj. Med. Min.1) Konkan 0 0 25 63.02 62.98 99.94

2) Western Maharashtra 4 0 23 2632.29 2192.33 83.29

3) North Maharashtra 2 2 14 1020.92 1002.89 98.23

4) Marathwada 0 1 26 272.03 50.71 18.64

5) Vidarbha 3 3 72 2107.26 1776.62 84.31

Total 9 (12) 6 (11) 160 (212) 6095.52 5085.53 83.44

Figures within parentheses indicates total number of Schemes.

Out of 12 major schemes data has been analysed for 9 schemes. There is no separatestorage for Kal+Amba. No storage - Manar major schemes. Data was not available forKhadakwasla major scheme.

Likewise in case of medium schemes data pertaining to 5 schemes were not considereddue to no storage.

Observation : Overall Storage ranking is Good. Comparatively less storage is availablein Marathwada region. In few cases storage available was utilized for Drinking/Industrypurpose

(ii) Total Irrigated Area during IY 2012-13 :

Region wise area irrigated during IY 2012-13 is given in the Table below.

Table : 7.2 (ii)Region-wise Area Irrigated during IY 2012-13

(Unit Ha)

Name of Region CCA ICAIrrigation on the

Schemes

Area irrigated in all seasons(Ha)

Canal Well TotalNo. CCA ICA

1) Konkan 11291 11173 19 10708 10497 1735 0 1735

2) Western Maharashtra 206699 144858 26 157498 133920 136562 153226 289788

3) North Maharashtra 165158 128883 20 156993 122307 51619 83970 135589

4) Marathwada 60161 51894 18 12978 10604 2060 494 2554

5) Vidarbha 202295 181427 80 190818 170989 152229 10709 162938

Total 645604 518235 163 528995 448317 344205 248399 592604

Against the total ICA of 518235 ha, area irrigated during IY 2012-13 was on 448317ha. ICA. The total irrigated cropped area in all three seasons including wells is592604 ha and intensity of irrigation works out to 132.18%.


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Table : 7.2 (iii)Trend Analysis of Area Irrigated through Canal

Description Base lineIY 2004-05

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

Gross Area irrigated 197,953 280,433 295,030 419,630 344,205

Increase Area over BLS 82,480 97,077 221,677 146,252

% increased over baseline year 41.67 49.04 111.98 73.88

Observation : Area irrigated during 2012-13 is more by 146,252 ha than BLS year whichis above targeted value of 100,000 ha over BLS year. The maximum area irrigated in2011-12 is 419,630 ha which is 221,667 ha more than BLS value

The table below provides category wise percentage of cropped area with CCA duringIY 2012 -13 (excluding well irrigation) in comparison to earlier years.

Table : 7.2 (iv)Scheme Category-wise Area Irrigated through Canal

SchemeCategory C.C.A I.C.A Baseline

(IY 2004-05)IY

2009-10IY

2010-11IY

2011-12IY

2012-13

Major 473,772 383,800 153,430(39.98)

234,139(61.01)

242,250(63.12)

359,408(93.64)

295,921(76.92)

Medium 54,685 43,125 19,168(44.44)

19,252(44.64)

14,478(33.57)

24,574(56.98)

18,723(43.42)

Minor 117,230 91,310 25,355(27.77)

27,042(29.62)

38,302(41.95)

35,648(39.04)

29,561(32.37)

Total 645,687 518,235 197,953(38.20)

280,433(54.11)

295,030(56.93)

419,630(80.97)

344,205(66.42)

Observation : During 2012-13, 344,205 ha area was irrigated through canal irrigationwhich exceeds baseline figures by 146,252 ha. There was no irrigation in 1 major, 6medium & 46 minor schemes, which resulted in less area of irrigation during 2012-13.

(iii) WUE at Scheme Level [BLS schemes]

The Water Use Efficiency (WUE) in Ha/MCM is calculated in the following manner;

W.U.E. i.e. AreaIrrigated Ha per MCM

Total area irrigated from the scheme = Ha/MCMTotal supply at the H.W.

WUE at scheme level for IY 2012-13 for BLS 5 Major, 4 Medium & 15 Minor schemesis worked out and appended in Annexure VII-1A. The summary of values arrived atare given in Table 7.2 (v);

Table : 7.2 (v)Wtd. Annual WUE Ha/MCM at Scheme Level during IY 2012-13 [BLS Schemes]

Sr.No. Scheme Category CCA BLS

ValueWtd. Av. WUE

for 2012-13%

increase1 Major (5) 175661 93 117 25.812 Medium (4) 26835 95 188 97.893 Minor (15) 8433 156 302 93.59

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WUE for Base Line Schemes

Description BLS Value(2004-05)

IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

1. WUE (Ha/MCM) 96 104 140 132 1292. Anticipated %

increase as per PAD 15 25 30 30 30 30

3. % increase over BLS 8.33 45.83 37.50 34.37

WUE achieved during IY 2012-13 is 34.37% increased over BLS which is more thantargeted increase of 30%.

(iv) WUE at Scheme Level [All (235) schemes]

Scheme-wise information is given in Annexure VII-1. Area irrigated during IY 2012-13is considered excluding well irrigation to calculate WUE at Scheme level. Also wateruse at canal Head works in MCM is considered. Category wise average annualWUE is shown in Table 7.2 (vi).

Table: 7.2 (vi)Wtd. Annual WUE Ha/MCM at Scheme Level during IY 2012-13

Category of Scheme CCA BLS Value Wtd. AnnualWUE Ha/MCM

Irrigation onSchemes (No.)

1. Major 473772 93 140 112. Medium 54685 95 140 53. Minor 117230 156 210 1334. Overall Wt. Av 645687 96 150 1495. % increase over PAD Target

Value of 30% (i.e.125) 56.25

The WUE achieved during IY 2012-13 for all schemes is more than targeted value of125 ha/MCM.

(v) WUE at Scheme Level [Handed over (135) schemes]

Scheme-wise WUE at scheme level for IY 2012-13 for handed over schemes toWUAs (Major 1, Medium 6 & Minor 128) is shown in Annexure VII-1. Scheme category-wise values are summarized in Table 7.2 (vii).


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Table : 7.2 (vii)Wtd. Annual WUE Ha/MCM at Scheme Level during IY 2012-13 [Handed over Schemes]

Sr.No.

Category ofSchemes

Total No ofHanded Over

SchemesCCA in Ha Irrigation on

Schemes (No.)WUE for IY

2012-13

1 Major 1 22854 1 902 Medium 6 24337 2 2002 Minor 128 71700 81 210

Total/Wtd. Av. 135 118891 84 180

Value arrived (180 ha/MCM) in case of schemes handed-over to WUAs is more thanvalue observed in case of all schemes (150 ha/MCM) and is above targeted value of125 ha/MCM.

7.3 Water Use Efficiency(i) WUE at Schemes Level

WUE at scheme level for all schemes, BLS and handed over schemes for IY 2012-13is shown in Para 7.2. Scheme category wise comparison is given Table below

Table : 7.3 (i)Wtd. Av. WUE at Scheme Level for IY 2012-13 At A Glance

Sr.No Category of Scheme

BLSschemes

Allschemes

Handed-overschemes

No. WUE No. WUE No. WUE1. Major 5 117 11 140 1 902. Medium 2 188 5 140 2 2003. Minor 11 302 133 210 81 210

Overall Wtd. Av. 129 150 180BLS value 96 96 96Increase over BLS 34.37 56.25 87.50

Observation : In all cases WUE achieved is more than targeted value of 125 ha/MCM(30% increase over BLS) and is satisfactory.

(a) Water Use Efficiency on Kal+Amba observed is 30 ha/MCM which is much below 96ha/MCM need improvement. The reason for low WUE is (i) there is continuousregulated discharge from Bhira Power House which is directly use for irrigationwithout any control and regulation; (ii) the main crop is paddy in konkan hangamwhich spreads over Hot Weather season requiring more water; (iii) topography isundulated requires more watering.

(b) WUE on Pench is 120 ha/MCM and also covers paddy in kharif as well as rabiseason. There are two packages of canal where the work is going to spill over in thenext year so far rehabilitation of main canal is concern. Due to this, longer rotationalperiods are required requiring more water resulting in lower WUE. After above saidrehabilitation work of main canal gets completed, there will be improvement in WUE.

(c) WUE on NLBC is 100 ha/MCM which is also low as compare to NRBC which is 290ha/MCM. It is reported by the field officers that area under sugarcane is more thanNRBC requiring more water for sugarcane and hence low WUE is realized.


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(d) In all the major projects there is substantial area under well irrigation. Out of total473,772 ha CCA under major project, area under well irrigation is 225,771 ha. Whileconsidering WUE this area is excluded though the well irrigation is supported onlybecause seepages from canal rotation flow. If this area is considered logically undercommand for calculating WUE it will be definitely more,

(ii) WUE at Distributory Level

Data for 5 Major projects is received and details are given in Annexure VII-2. OverallWtd. Av. of WUE at distributory level is 260 ha/MCM (Ref Annex VII-1). BLS value is146 ha/MCM (Ref Annex VII-1(C)) which is 190 ha/MCM considering 30% increase.Actual value arrived is more than targeted value shows the improvement.

(iii) WUE at WUA(m) Level

The Wtd. Av. WUE for all Schemes is worked out and appended as Annexure VII-1.Category wise WUE(m) arrived is given below.

1. Major 290 Ha/MCM2. Medium 210 Ha/MCM3. Minor 220 Ha/MCM

Over all wtd. Av. 270 Ha/MCM

BLS value is 183 ha/MCM (Ref Annex VII-1 (D)) which is 238 ha/MCM considering30% increase. Actual value arrived is above targeted value.

7.4 Water Delivery Efficiency (WDE) at Scheme Level

Total annual volume of irrigation water delivered to water user groupsx 100 %ge

Total annual volume of irrigation water released at head

(i) WDE at scheme level for BLS schemes.-

WDE at scheme level for IY 2012-13 for BLS schemes worked out and appended inAnnexure VII-1B. Values arrived are shown in the Table 7.4(i) below.

Table : 7.4 (i)WDE at scheme level for BLS Schemes

Sr.No. Scheme Category No. of

SchemesBLS

ValueWt Av. WDEfor 2012-13

%increase

1 Major 5 31 60.34 94.652 Medium 2 33 74.22 124.903 Minor 10 30 87.80 192.67

Overall Wtd. Av. 17 31.19 62.49 100.35Targeted (PAD) Value 100% increase 62.38


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Year-wise WDE for BLS Schemes against PAD values


IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

Anticipated %increase (PAD) 20 60 100 100 100 100

Arrived Value 31.19 46.26 49.47 46.35 62.49

% increasedover BLS 48.32 58.61 48.61 100.35

Observation : Arrived value for BLS schemes is 62.49% which is more than targetedvalue of 62.38%. Due to non availability of volumetric measurement, certain reductionfactor was applied while fixing BLS values. WDE during IY 2009-10 to 2011-12 wasarrived according to this reduction factor. Now since the figures of volumetricmeasurement at outlet level are available WDE during 2012-13 is calculated on actualvolumetric quantity without reduction factor.

(ii) WDE at Scheme Level for all schemes

Scheme category-wise summary of WDE arrived is given in Table 7.4 (ii). Scheme-wise information is given in Annexure VII-1.

Table: 7.4 (ii)Wtd. Annual WDE at Scheme Level for All (235) Schemes) during IY 2012-13

Category of Scheme BLS Value Wt Annual WDE at schemelevel IY 2012-13 % Increase

Major 31 55.70 79.68Medium 33 81.42 146.73Minor 30 93.27 210.90Overall Wtd. Av 31.19 62.19 99.39Target Value as par PAD 62.38 100.00

Observations: During IY 2012-13 WDE achieved is 62.19% which is close to targetedvalue of 62.38%.


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(iii) WDE at Scheme level for Handed over schemes

WDE for IY 2012-13 for handed over schemes to WUAs (Major 1, Medium 6 & Minor128 = Total 135) is shown in Annexure VII-1 Values arrived are as below

Table : 7.4 (iii)WDE at Scheme level for Handed over schemes

Sr.No.

Category ofSchemes

Total No of HandedOver Schemes

BLSValue

WDE for IY2012-13

%Increase

1 Major 1 31 76.63 147.192 Medium 6 33 62.37 89.002 Minor 128 30 82.94 176.47

Total 135 31.19 78.19 150.69Targeted Value 62.38 100.00

Observations : WDE arrived 78.19% in case of schemes handed over to WUAs is morethan targeted value of 62.38%.

(iv) Category-wise WDE at scheme level

WDE at scheme level for all schemes, selected and handed over schemes for IY2012-13 is shown in above paras. Comparison for schemes category wise is shownin Table 7.4 (iv).

Table : 7.4 (iv)WDE at Scheme Level for lY 2012-13 (At A Glance)

Sr.No

Category ofScheme

For BLS schemes For All schemes For Handed Over schemesNo. WDE No. WDE No. WDE

1. Major 5 60.34 10 55.70 1 76.632. Medium 2 74.22 4 81.42 2 62.373. Minor 10 87.80 133 93.27 81 82.94

Overall Wtd. Av. 17 62.49 147 62.19 84 78.19Increase over BLS 100.35 99.39 150.69

Observation : WDE achieved in case of all categories is more than targeted value of62.38%.

7.5 Equity Performance:

Comparison of Percentage variation in reliability of water delivery withrespect to agreed volume of water in Head/Middle/Tail %

Reliability of Water Delivery

Annual Volume of Irrigation Water actually delivered to water user groups%Annual Volume of irrigation water agreed to be delivered to water user groups

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Table 7.5Summary of Equity Performance Values

Category Name of Scheme Equity Performance (Wtd. Av.)Head Middle Tail Overall

Major

(1) Kukadi 31.32 36.97 31.43 32.67

(2) Uppar Pus 58.78 81.88 40.09 63.09

(3) Ghod 115.49 98.97 41.30 82.73

Medium (4) Waghad 24.83 32.72 42.89 32.65

Observation : The projects shown above specify that the quantum of water supplied toeach reach is not as per prescribed water use entitlement. In Waghad due to adoptionof advance irrigation technology, water requirement is less. However, in case ofKukadi only one rotation is given due to which water supplied is less.

7.6 Water Delivery Capacity Index:

Actual Canal Capacity at System head%Design Canal Capacity at System head

It is a ratio of actual and designed carrying capacity of main canals at the head. Thedata from 207 schemes only has been received (Annexure VII.4). The summary of thesame is as given below in Table 7.6 (i)

Table 7.6 (i)Summary of Water Delivery Capacity Index Values

Category No. ofschemes

Weighted Average No. of schemes with capacity Index --

LBC RBC Index=>100% Index between80 to 100% Index<80%

Major 986.99 89.92 3

(Mula, Itiadoh &Ghod)

3(Hatnoor, Pench &

Uppar Pus)

3Kal+Amba, ,

Manar & Kukadi,88.42

Medium 1085.11 90.63 5

(Waghad, GhatshilPargaon,

Sukhana, Koradi,Kanholinala)

2(Panzara &Katepurna)

3(Krishna Canal,

Kambli & Gharni)87.73

Minor 19088.17 86.38

100 37 5387.26

Overall Wtd. Av. 209 86.98 89.46 108 42 59

Overall Wtd. Av. including LBC & RBC = 88.20

Observation : The water delivery capacity needs improvement for the projects forwhich capacity index not touched to 100%.

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Table : 7.6 (ii)

Region-wise Capacity Index for Major, Medium and Minor schemes.

RegionCapacity Index (Wtd. Av.)

Major Medium Minor OverallKonkan 57.79 - 72.94 61.19

Western Maharashtra 86.93 47.55 84.72 85.52

North Maharashtra 98.94 93.06 85.71 97.55

Marathwada 73.11 73.75 85.31 77.15

Vidarbha 83.83 94.56 90.51 85.63

Overall 88.42 87.73 87.26 88.20

7.7 Financial Indicators(i) Cost Recovery Ratio

Gross Revenue Collection (B) (Rs.)RatioO&M Cost (E) (Rs.)

The Cost Recovery Ratio (CRR) is defined as ratio of Revenue Collection and O&Mexpenditure. The scheme-wise details are given in Annexure VII.6, VII.6A andsummary of the same is given in Table 7.7 (i).

Table 7.7 (i)Cost Recovery Ratio during Financial Year 2012-13

[Gross Revenue collected / O&M cost (works)](Amount in million Rs.)

Scheme Category Recovery O&M CRRMajor 705.61 341.47 2.07

Medium 30.24 14.97 2.02

Minor 14.00 38.69 0.36

Total 749.85 395.13 1.90Recovery includes irrigation and non-irrigation figures. Refer Annexure-VII.6 & VII.6A

There is wide variation in O&M cost from scheme to scheme due to minimum or noexpenditure on O&M but revenue collection is going on. As rehabilitation works arein progress, cost is not incurred on O&M in many cases.

(ii) Revenue Collection Performance

Annual Water Charges collected during reporting period for all Water users(Rs) from Assessment RatioTotal Water Charges assessed till the end of year from all Water users (Rs.)

[A] RCP for BLS Schemes Revenue collection performance is defined as the ratioof water charges collected to total water charges assessment during the financialyear. The summary of scheme-category-wise status of the BLS schemes is as givenin Table 7.7 (ii) (Refer Annexure VII.6 (C) for details):


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Table : 7.7 (ii)RCP at scheme level for BLS Schemes

Sr.No. Scheme Category

BLS Value Wt Av. RCP for 2012-13

Overall OnlyIrrigation Overall Only

Irrigation

1 Major 51 46 59 382 Medium 61 49 65 1043 Minor 59 36 47 51

Overall Wtd. Av. 52.28 45 60 44Targeted Value 62.74 54 63% increase over BLS 20% 20% 14.77 (-)2.22

(Ref Annex VII-6(D-1 to D-4))

Revenue collection performance for overall (irrigation + non irri.) and only irrigation isworked out as presented below;


IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

Only IrrigationAnticipated % increase (PAD) 5 5 10 20 20 20

Arrived Value (%) 45 38 62 53 44

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IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

OverallAnticipated % increase (PAD) 5 5 10 20 20 20

Arrived Value (%) 52.28 83 79 85 60

% increased over BLS 58.76 51.11 62.59 14.77

Revenue Collection Performance (RCP) achieved for irrigation is marginally below onBLS value may due to draught condition. RCP for overall is 14.77% above BLSvalue.

[B] RCP for All Schemes : Revenue Collection Performance (RCP) achieved forirrigation and non irrigation for all schemes is given in Table 7.7 (iii).

Table 7.7 (iii)Scheme category-wise Recovery against Assessment

(Amt. in million Rupees)SchemeCategory

Assessment Recovery from assessment RCPIrri. Non. Irri Total Irri. Non. Irri Total Irri. Overall

Major 116.02 606.96 722.98 72.18 567.15 639.33 62.21 88.43

Medium 8.58 33.38 41.96 6.20 4.42 10.62 72.26 25.31

Minor 16.12 5.09 21.21 3.97 4.40 8.37 24.63 39.46

Total 140.72 645.43 786.15 82.35 575.97 658.32 58.52 83.74

The overall Revenue Collection Performance for irrigation is 58.52% whereas foroverall it is 83.74% which is significantly more than targeted value of 54% and 63%respectively.

[C] RCP for Handed over Schemes : Revenue Collection Performance (RCP)achieved for irrigation and non irrigation for handed over schemes is as 82.10%which is above targeted value of 63%.

(iii) Revenue Collection Per Unit Volume of Water Supply

Revenue Collected (Rs)Rs./1000 M3

Water Supplied (MCM)

According to Table 7.7 (iv), it is observed that values for Rs./MCM for all categoriesare shown below.

Table 7.7 (iv)Revenue Collection against Irrigation

Category Volume of WaterSupply in TCM

AmountCollected Rs. Rs./TCM Average BLS

ValueMajor 2,386,442 72,178,000 30.25 21.40Medium 123,035 6,209,000 50.46 20.60Minor 164,134 3,972,000 24.20 15.40

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7.8 Annual Agricultural Income(i) Annual Agricultural Income for BLS Schemes (Rs./Ha) : The Change in AnnualAgricultural Income is to be measured in terms of increase in Agricultural Income perterms of Rupees per unit of Irrigated Area (Rs/ha) and Rupees per unit of WaterSupply (Rs/TCM). The data on Annual Agricultural Productivity in terms of Rupees,provided by Agricultural Department for some of the Irrigation Schemes is used toarrive Agricultural Income for the Irrigation Year 2012-13 (Rs/ha). Also agriculturalincome as per actual discounting is worked out since irrigation year 2009-10 as givenbelow. The value for Income per unit of Water Supply is derived using the value ofWater Use Efficiency (ha/TCM) and Agricultural Income per unit area (Rs/ha).

Trend Analysis [Agricultural Income Rs./Ha] for BLS schemes


IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

Anticipated % increase (PAD) 15 25 30 30 30 30

Arrived Value (Rs.)[At 10% discounting] 29245 44,786

(MR-7)40,155(MR-9)

43,175(MR-11) -

Arrived Value (Rs.)[As per YOY deflator] 29245 51,544 52,777 52,370 54,238

% increased over BLS 76.25 80.47 79.07 85.46[Ref Annexure VII.7(A)]

Observation : Above values are according to actual discounting and are abovetargeted value and are satisfactory

(ii) Annual Agricultural Income for BLS Schemes (Rs./TCM) : The AnnualAgricultural Income (Rs./TCM) is arrived from Agricultural Income Rs./ha and WUEarrived during respective year (details are appended in Annexure7.7(B)).


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Trend Analysis (Agricultural Income Rs./TCM) for BLS schemes


IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

Anticipated % increase (PAD) 3,532 15 25 30 30 30 30Arrived Value (Rs.)[After 10% discounting]

5,032(MR-7)

6,564(MR-9)

4,575(MR-11) -

Arrived Value (Rs.)[As per YOY deflator] 5,930 8,349 7,204 7,889

% increased over BLS Value 67.89 136.38 103.96 123.36[Ref Annexure VII.7(B)]

Observations : Values arrived are on actual, and are above targeted value which aresatisfactory.

(iii) Annual Agricultural Income for All Schemes (Rs./Ha & Rs./TCM) : TheAnnual Agricultural Income Rs./Ha & Rs./TCM is calculated in details and appendedas Annexure 7.7.

Trend Analysis (Agril. Income Rs./ha and Rs./TCM) for All (66) schemes under ASS Component


IY2007-08

IY2008-09

IY2009-10

IY2010-11

IY2011-12

IY2012-13

Anticipated % increase (PAD) 29,245Rs./ha 15 25 30 30 30 30

Arrived Value (Rs.) 57728 58511 59138 61462% increased over BLS Value 97.39 100.07 102.21 110.16

Anticipated % increase (PAD) 3,532Rs./TCM 15 25 30 30 30 30

Arrived Value (Rs.) 8082 8777 8871 9219% increased over BLS Value 128.82 148.49 151.15 161.02

[Ref Annexure VII.7]

Observations : Values arrived are on actual, and are above targeted value which aresatisfactory.

(iv) Agricultural Income for Handed over Schemes : The Agricultural Incomefor schemes handed over to WUAs is worked out and appended in Annexure VII.7(C) &VII.7(D). The Agricultural Income in Rs./Ha and Rs./TCM is narrated in Table 7.8.

Table 7.8Agricultural Income for Handed over (29) schemes

ParticularsBaseline Discounted Values

IY 2004-05 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13Agricultural Income Rs./haPercentage increase in Income Rs/hacompared to Baseline year

29245 54198 55058 58185 61239

Weighted average as per BLS valuesapproved by Review Committee 85.32 88.26 98.96 109.40

Agricultural Income Rs./TCMPercentage Change in Income Rs./TCMcompared to Past Year

3532 8751 10650 15567 8627

Weighted average as per BLS valuesapproved by Review Committee 147.76 201.53 340.74 144.25

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Chapter VIII

OTHER ASPECTS OF PROGRESS ANDOVERALL PERFORMANCE OF MWSIP

8.1 PROCUREMENT

8.1.1 Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has not recommended for additionalfinancing required to meet the increased cost. Considering this fact and the periodleft for loan closure, GoM has revised the procurement plan and submitted the sameto the World Bank on 9th October 2012. The revised procurement plan (R-5) includesminimum necessary works which are possible to be completed within extendedproject period.

8.1.2 As per revised procurement plan (R-5), out of total 3726 packages costingRs.17144 million to be procured. As on 31st August 2013, 2957 (79.36%) packagescosting Rs.16229 million (94.66%) have been procured. The balance procurement of771 packages costing Rs.830 million includes 687 packages for construction of officebuildings of WUAs costing Rs.228.67 million. Remaining 84 packages include mainlybalance works of incomplete terminated contracts of canal rehabilitation & damsafety works, additional dam safety measures.

8.2 PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCIES

8.2.1 As per PP-R3, there were 41 consultancies costing Rs.441.79 million.Subsequently as per World Bank Mission Oct-Nov. 2011 there were 32 consultanciescosting Rs.497 million. Now as per revised procurement plan (R-5), there are 48consultancies costing Rs.510.61 million. As on 31st August 2013 out of these 48consultancies, 40 consultancies have been awarded for a cost of Rs.388.43 million.Hitherto 4 consultancies of total cost of Rs.13.87 million (as per award) have beencompleted. These are ISEA study, Base-line survey, MWRRA office refurbishmentand training of six batches at NCCBM, Ballabhgarh. All other Consultancies (36) areof long-term nature having various stages of work; and the work is in progress.

8.2.2 A comparative position regarding award of consultancies as on 31st March2013 and 31st August 2013 is given in the Table 8.2.1 below:

Table 8.2.1 : A comparative position regarding award of Consultanciesas on 31st March 2013 and 31st August 2013

Sl.No.

Status as on31st March 2013

Accomplishment duringreporting period (1st April

‘13 to 31st August ‘13)

Status as on31st August 2013

1. 39 consultancies are awardedfor a cost of Rs.374.20 million.

One additionalconsultancy is awardedfor a cost of Rs.14.23million.

40 consultancies areawarded for a cost ofRs.388.43 million.


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8.2.3 Financial ProgressAs on 31st August 2013, out of 48 consultancies (costing Rs.510.61 million) 40consultancies have been awarded for a total cost of Rs.388.43 million. As per PP-R3,it was planned to complete procurement of all the packages of consultancy up toSeptember 2011. Table 8.2.2 gives the progress in award of consultancy packagesas on 31st March 2013 and 31st August 2013.

Table 8.2.2 : A comparative position regarding consultancies awardedas on 31st March 2013 and 31st August 2013

Period EndingPackages for which award

completed/cleared (Cumulative) Percentageaward (Value)

No. Cost (Rs.in million)Total Packages 48 510.61* -

31st March 2013 39 374.20 73.28

31st August 2013 40 388.43 76.07

*As per revised procurement plan (R-5)

8.3 PROCUREMENT OF CIVIL WORKS AND GOODS & EQUIPMENTS

8.3.1 Civil Works

(a) During the April 2013 – August 2013 period 128 new packages are cleared/awarded for a cost of Rs.104.00 million (0.65% of total civil works budget for MWSIP)compared to 91 new packages cleared/awarded for a cost of Rs.126.36 million(0.79%) in the October 2012 – March 2013 period. The comparative position as on31st March 2013 and 31st August 2013 is given in Table 8.3.1.

Table 8.3.1 : Status of awarding contracts for Civil Works

PeriodPackages for which award

completed / cleared (cumulative) Percentage awarded(Cumulative Value)

No. Cost (Rs. in million)Total Packages 3602* 16067.05* -

31st March 2013 2721 15254.86 94.94

31st August 2013 2849 15358.86 95.59

* As per revised procurement plan (R-5).

(b) The balance procurement of 751 packages costing Rs.611.21 million includes687 packages (costing Rs.228.67 million) for construction of office buildings ofWUAs. The details of remaining 64 packages are as shown below:-

1) Canal Rehabilitation works – 27 Nos. costing Rs.200.05 million2) Dam Safety works - 27 Nos. costing Rs.133.87 million3) Other Civil works - 9 Nos. costing Rs. 43.62 million4) Drainage Schemes - 1 No. costing Rs. 5.00 million

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(c) The progress of contract awards in value terms from initiation of the project till 31st

August 2013 vs. planned is depicted in the Chart below:

8.3.2 Goods and Equipments(a) As per PP-R3, there were 108 packages costing Rs.801.19 million. Subsequentlyas per World Bank Mission Oct-Nov. 2011 there were 58 packages costing Rs.536million. Now as per revised procurement plan (R-5), there are 76 packages costingRs.565.93 million. As on 31st August 2013, out of these 76 packages, 68 packagesare awarded for the cost of Rs.481.71 million. No additional package was sanctionedduring April 2013 to August 2013. The period-wise position is reflected in Table 8.3.2.

Table 8.3.2 : Status of awarding contracts for Goods & Equipments

PeriodPackages for which award completed /

cleared (cumulative) Percentage awarded(Cumulative Value)

No. Cost (Rs. in million)Total Packages 76* 565.93* -31 March 2013 68 481.71 85.1231 August 2013 68 481.71 85.12

* As per revised procurement plan (R-5)

(b) The progress of procurement vs. planned from the start of the project up to31st August 2013 is shown in the Chart below:


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8.4 FINANCIAL ASPECTS

8.4.1 Project Estimates and Expenditure (Overall): On the whole an expenditureof Rs.1748.15 million was targeted (as per revised plan) during April 2013 –September 2013, i.e., 8.67% of revised cost of Rs.20155.17 million. As against this,the actual expenditure during this period was Rs.652.22 million. The progressachieved during the six month period is 37.31% of the target for this period. At theend of September 2013, the total expenditure incurred on the project components andactivities was Rs.16183.34 million, which constitutes 97.61% of the original base costof Rs.16580.42 million, 80.29% of the revised cost of Rs.20155.17 million and 87.92% ofexpenditure targeted as per revised plan up to 30th September 2013 (Rs.18407.11million) as against Rs.15531.12 million utilized up to 31st March 2013 (77.06% of revisedcost). Thus, the rate of overall progress is sufficient to reach the financial progress asper original base cost. But the target of revised cost cannot be achieved within theproject period. Total expenditure to be incurred on MWSIP works as per revised cost isRs.20155.17 million. Thus, the balance expenditure is Rs.3971.83 million. It is beingproposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost of the MWSIP Project from Rs.20155.17million to Rs.18623.19 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is86.90% and the balance cost is Rs.2439.85 million. As the balance period is only sixmonths, it will not be possible to meet the target of revised cost.

8.4.2 Component-wise Estimates and Expenditure: Component-wise summary isgiven in Table 8.4.1 below showing the expenditure up to 30th September 2013 andbalance to be utilized over the remaining project period i.e., up to 28th March 2014.The Table shows that the actual expenditure of component B has already exceeded theoriginal base cost. The actual expenditure of component C is 59.84% of the targetedexpenditures (as per revised plan). It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revisedcost of components A, B, C and D respectively from Rs.823.19 million to Rs.818.70million, from Rs.18982.37 million to Rs.17521.31 million, from Rs.118.21 million toRs.68.26 million and from Rs.231.41 million to Rs.214.92 million. Compared to theserevised costs the component wise expenditures for the components A, B, C and D are70.63%, 87.79%, 91.25% and 75.21% respectively. And the component wise balancecosts of the components A, B, C and D are Rs.240.45 million, Rs.2140.16 million,Rs.5.97 million and Rs.53.27 million respectively. Thus the total balance cost of theproject is Rs.2439.85 million.

Table 8.4.1 : Actual vs. Planned Expenditure and Balance availableas on 30th September 2013 (Rs. in million)

Component ActualTargeted(Revised) Base Cost Revised Cost Balance as per

revised costAmount % Use Amount % Use Amount % Use Amount % Use

A: InstitutionalRestructuring andCapacity Building

578.25 708.69 81.59 996.39 58.03 823.19 70.25 244.94 29.75

B: ImprovingIrrigation ServiceDelivery &Management

15381.15 17389.39 88.45 15167.73 101.41 18982.37 81.03 3601.22 18.97

C: InnovativePilots 62.29 104.10 59.84 226.56 27.49 118.21 52.69 55.92 47.31

D: ProjectManagement 161.65 204.93 78.88 189.74 85.20 231.41 69.85 69.76 30.15

Total 16183.34 18407.11 87.92 16580.42 97.61 20155.17 80.29 3971.83 19.71Source: PIP and FMR September 2013.


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Annexure-VIII.1 enclosed gives component and sub-component wise financialprogress (expenditure) under the project as on 30th September 2013.

8.4.3 Sub–components of major expenditure: Most of the expenditure duringApril 2013 – September 2013 was incurred on sub-component “ParticipatoryRehabilitation & Modernization of selected Schemes” of component B. ParticipatoryRehabilitation accounted for Rs.372.34 million (3.03% of its original base cost and2.46% of revised cost). The total expenditure on Component B during the last sixmonths was Rs.558.98 million i.e., 3.69% of its base cost and 2.94% of revised cost.Another significant item of expenditure among sub-components of Component B isDam Safety Works (B-2) with expenditure of Rs.156.70 million (14.22% of its basecost and 7.23% of revised cost). The expenditure on sub-component IntegratedComputerized Information System (A-5) is also significant; Rs.68.76 million (14.55%of its base cost and 17.15% of revised cost).

8.4.4 Review of MWSIP as on 30th September 2013 reveals:

a) The revised cost of the following 2 sub components is nil. As such nofinancial progress is expected in these 2 sub components. In sub component C-2even physical progress is not expected as the proposed agriculture pilots aredropped.

1) Improved Water Management practices in selected projects (B-4)

2) Innovative agriculture pilots (C-2)

b) In 3 sub components (out of remaining 14) the progress is below 10% of revisedcost after laps of seven and half years.

1) Restructuring/strengthening of MKVDC (A-2) – 0.00%.

It will not be possible to carry out the proposed activities and hence nofinancial progress under this sub-component is possible as the time availableis too short. It is being proposed by GoM to delete the two consultancies underthis sub-component and as such revised cost will be nil.

2) Environmental and Social Management Plan (B-6) – 1.88% of original basecost and 5.54% of revised cost.


3) IEC (D-3) – 10.57% of original base cost and 9.36% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.43.70 millionto Rs.13.84 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 30% andthe balance cost is Rs.9.75 million. This sub-component needs attention.

c) In 2 sub components the progress is ranging from 10% to 60% of revised cost.1) Formation and Capacity Building of WUOs (B-3) – 81.25% of original base

cost (Rs 456.90 million) and 51.80% of revised cost (Rs 716.61 million).

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.716.61 millionto Rs.536.19 million. Hence when compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 69% and the balance cost is Rs.164.98 million. Considering the


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balance cost of the sub-component, it needs special attention in fulfilling thetraining and capacity building requirements.

2) Groundwater pilots (C-1) – 48.88% of original base cost and 52.69% of revisedcost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.118.21 million toRs.68.26 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 91% andthe balance cost is Rs.5.97 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

d) In 4 sub components the progress is ranging from 60% to 80% of revised cost.1) Establishment and operationalisation of MWRRA (A-1) – 131.58% of

original base cost and 72.01% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.310.48million to Rs.237.17 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 94% and the balance cost is Rs.13.59 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

2) Integrated Computerised Information System (A-5) – 54.49% of originalbase cost and 64.21% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.400.93million to Rs.458.38 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 56% and the balance cost is Rs.200.93 million. This sub-componentneeds special attention.

3) Dam Safety Works (B-2) – 146.81% of original base cost and 74.68% ofrevised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.2166.69million to Rs.1810.63 million. Compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 89% and the balance cost is Rs.192.65 million. Consideringthe balance cost of the sub-component, it needs special attention.

4) Monitoring and Evaluation (D-2) – 107.39% of original base cost and68.89% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.107.42million to Rs.111.70 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 66% and the balance cost is Rs.37.70 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

e) In 4 sub components the progress is ranging from 80% to 100% of revised cost.

1) Restructuring and capacity building of WRD (A-3) – 26.75% of originalbase cost and 92.19% of revised cost.


2) Strengthening and capacity Building of WALMI (A-4) – 48.45% of originalbase cost and 88.29% of revised cost.

It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.38.34million to Rs.56.26 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 60% and the balance cost is Rs.22.41 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

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It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.15158.73million to Rs.14312.68 million. Compared to this revised cost theexpenditure is 88% and the balance cost is Rs.1711.06 million.Considering the balance cost of the sub-component, it needs specialattention.

4) Strengthening Agricultural support services (B-5) – 72.65% of originalbase cost (Rs 1082.77 million) and 90.11% of revised cost (Rs 872.98million) .


f) In the following component expenditure has exceeded the revised cost (which ismarginally less than the original base cost) as well as the original base cost.

1) Project Preparation and Management Unit (D-1) – 101.74% of originalbase cost and 104.07% of revised cost.It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.80.29million to Rs.89.39 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditureis 93% and the balance cost is Rs.5.83 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

8.4.5 April 2013 - September 2013 Expenditure: Expenditure on MWSIP duringApril 2013 – September 2013 was Rs.652.22 million (3.93% of base cost and 3.24%of revised cost). Compared to expenditure (Rs.1499.92 million) during Oct. 2012 –Mar. 2013, expenditure during current period is 43% (which is normally 67% as this ismonsoon period). The expenditure during the six month period is 37.31% of thetargeted expenditure (as per revised plan) for the period (Rs.1748.15 million). Theactual expenditure up to September 2013 is Rs.16183.34 million which is 97.61% oforiginal base cost of Rs.16580.42 million. The expenditure is 80.29% of the revised costof Rs.20155.17 million and 87.92% of the targeted (as per revised plan) expenditure ofRs.18407.11 million. Thus, the rate of overall progress is sufficient to reach thefinancial progress as per original base cost. But the target of revised cost cannot beachieved within the project period. Total expenditure to be incurred on MWSIP worksas per revised cost is Rs.20155.17 million. Thus, the balance expenditure is Rs.3971.83million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.20155.17million to Rs.18623.19 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 86.90%and the balance cost is Rs.2439.85 million. As the balance period is only six months itwill not be possible to meet the target of revised cost. Also the sub-components whichare lagging behind should be given special attention. The graph indicating overallproject expenditure status as on 30th September 2013 is given below:


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8.4.6 Loan DisbursementThe Project Loan is US $ 325 million (Rs.15343 million). The disbursement by WorldBank up to 30th September 2013 is US $ 289.118 million (Rs.13114.40 million)including US $ 17.506 million in special account. This is 88.97% of totalreimbursement.

8.4.7 Budget Allocation

Budget for financial year 2012-13 was Rs.4000 million. Budget for financial year2013-14 is also Rs.4000 million. The funds are adequate for activities/works plannedin the year. Thus, project is likely to progress smoothly.

8.4.8 Audit Report

Audit report for financial year 2011-12 was submitted to the World Bank on 4th

October 2012. Audit report for financial year 2012-13 is received from the AccountantGeneral on 15th October 2013 and will be submitted to the World Bank before 22nd

October 2013.

8.4.9 Audit ObjectionsTotal amount held under objections by AG during audit for the period 2005-06 to2011-12 is Rs.805.70 million. Out of this, objections amounting Rs.401.72 million(50%) have been settled by the AG. Efforts are being made to settle the balanceobjections.

8.5 LEGAL COVENANTS

Out of total 40, 33 (82.5%) have been fully complied with and 6 (15%) partiallycomplied with. The position is satisfactory except for covenant regarding MKVDCconversion to MKVWRC, which is not yet complied. GoM has proposed to implementthe reforms intended under this restructuring with existing arrangement instead ofenacting new Act.

8.6 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

These are finalized as per PAD. Latest status as on 30th September 2013 is shownin Annexure VIII.2.

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CHAPTER – IXCRITICAL ISSUES AND

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Chapter IX

CRITICAL ISSUES ANDCORRECTIVE MEASURES

9.1 INSTITUTIONAL RESTRUCTURING AND CAPACITY BUILDING(Component-A)

9.1.1 MWRRA (Sub component A-1)

Establishment and Operationalization:

As per provision of MWRRA Act 2005, MWRRA was established in December 2005which was first year of the project and at present it is fully operational.

The posts of Chairman and both the Members have been filled. The post ofSecretary is vacant. Also out of 11 sanctioned technical posts, six technicalpersonnel have been filled. Though this status is generally satisfactory filling of thesenior level technical posts needs to be looked in to from the point of view of longterm working of MWRRA. Filling the post of Secretary is the most important issue.Also other senior level technical posts need to be filled.

The MWRRA has a well-furnished office at World Trade Centre in Mumbai. Annualwork plans including month wise plans of action to be taken are prepared on yearlybasis.

Progress(a) For the year 2012-13, total 251 projects covering 1059 WUAs are included inwater entitlement program which includes 1033 WUAs on 227 projects underMWSIP and 26 WUAs on 24 other projects (Non MWSIP). Balance 9 projects underMWSIP and remaining WUAs on the projects already included in water entitlementprogram (total balance 481 WUAs under MWSIP) are planned to be included inwater entitlement program for 2013-14. Since the rehabilitation of canal system isstill underway in many schemes under MWSIP, the concept of Entitlement willbecome fully operational after the rehabilitation works are completed and WUAstake over the systems. Evaluation of entitlement program is being done on yearlybasis since 2006-07 and completed for the years 2006-07 to 2011-12 for the 246selected projects. For the year 2012-13 evaluation of the implementation is inprogress for 5 projects selected. Thus, the total number of projects selected up to2012-13 is 251 (out of which 227 projects are from MWSIP).

(b) Considering the comments received from the stakeholders the Criteria for2010-13 for Bulk Water Tariff (CBWT) has been finalised and forwarded in June2010 to WRD for submission of Bulk Water Tariff proposal. Regulations for Tariff arealso sent to WRD for approval of GOM, in September 2010. Bulk Water Tariff orderfor the period 2010-13 has been issued in May 2011. Review of tariff criteria for2013-16 is commenced. Draft criteria based on comments received on Approachpaper are under revision. One year extension (i.e., up to June 2014) is given to the2010-13 tariff. Public hearings for revising the criteria for 2013-16 are being planned


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between December 2013 – January 2014. Tariff for the period 2013-16 is proposedto be issued by June 2014.

(c) Cumulative Expenditure up to September 2013 under this sub-component isRs.223.58 million as against provision of Rs.169.92 million (Base cost with Govt.staff cost) which is 131.58%, up from 125.11% at the end of prior reporting period(Oct. ’12 - March ‘13). Thus the expenditure has already exceeded the original basecost. The revise base cost is Rs.310.48 million. The expenditure incurred is 72.01%of the revise base cost. The targeted expenditure up to Sept. 2013 was Rs.279.27million and actual expenditure is 80.06%. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce therevised cost from Rs.310.48 million to Rs.237.17 million. Compared to this revised costthe expenditure is 94% and the balance cost is Rs.13.59 million. Thus the progress issatisfactory.

9.1.2 MKVDC (sub-component A-2)

Expert committee for finalizing the amendment of MKVDC Act was appointed inJune 2007. After discussions with World Bank experts and also with stakeholders aCabinet note for approval of the draft act has been submitted to Government ofMaharashtra and the concerned departments have cleared the same. Draft Act forrestructuring of MKVDC in to River Basin Agency is ready. The target date forMKVDC Act amendment was 31st August 2011. In view of the project period leftand time required to enact a new act, alternative arrangements are being exploredto implement the reforms intended under this sub-component.

GoM is of the view that One of the functions intended under this covenant i.e.management of water resources considering river basin as a unit, preparation ofbasin and sub-basin wise water resources plan has been taken up. Work ofpreparation of plans for one of the major basin in the state i.e. Godavari basin, isin advanced stage. State water board is reviewing the activities in this regard.Other major functions i.e. WUA formation and water entitlement are also beingaddressed with the present institutional set up and provisions of MMISF act andMWRRA act. GoM would decide in this regard and shall communicate the views tothe World Bank.

The State Water Board directed MKVDC to take up the preparation of Master Planof Krishna Basin on the basis of existing status of the allocated water by the KWDT(R). There is provision of two consultancies costing Rs.4.70 million. The work ofawarding these consultancies commenced in Jan. 2008; but is reported to havebeen postponed pending conversion of MKVDC to MKVWRC. Thus, noachievement has been made up to September 2013. Itwill not be possible to carryout this activity as the time available is too short.

Original base cost of this sub-component was Rs.43.60 million. The revised cost ofthe sub-component is Rs.4.7 million. No expenditure had been incurred up to 30th

September 2013 under this sub-component. The targeted expenditure (as perrevised plan) up to September 2013 was Rs.3.53 million. As mentioned above it willnot be possible to carry out the proposed activity and hence no financial progressunder this sub-component is possible as the time available is too short. It is being


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proposed by GoM to delete the two consultancies under this sub-component andas such revised cost will be nil.

9.1.3 WRD (sub component A-3)An expert committee on restructuring for deciding the modalities and redefining theroles of various organizations under WRD had been appointed. The GovernmentResolution for restructuring of WRD has been issued in October 2011 andcorrigendum has been issued in Nov.2011. The restructuring is completed. Noprogress is reported during last six months on the capacity building aspects of thestaff through MERI, META and NCCB. Up-gradation of the infrastructure facility ofMERI, META, CDO, DIRD etc., is taken up. The activities of training andstrengthening of support organizations need to be expedited. The target date tocomplete the restructuring of WRD was 30th September 2010.

Financial Progress:

The total expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under this sub-component wasRs.63.37 million which is 26.75% of base cost of Rs.236.94 million and 92.19% ofrevised cost of Rs.68.74 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan)expenditure of Rs.65.84 million, expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was96.25%. The total expenditure to be incurred on this sub component as perrevised cost is Rs.68.74 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.5.37 million. Itis being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.68.74 million toRs.66.89 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 95% and thebalance cost is Rs.3.52 million. Thus the progress is satisfactory.

9.1.4. ICIS (Sub Component A.5)9.1.4.1 It is proposed to introduce Information Technology (IT) development, byproviding necessary IT infrastructure up to Irrigation Division level includingnetworking computers with the help of additional servers, etc., and development ofsuitable Management Information System (MIS) Model along with training to the endusers about software applications and ground rules for data management.

9.1.4.2 After the World Bank Review Mission in May 2013, the IntegratedComputerized Information System (ICIS) project has progressed significantly:

12 modules gone live in July 2013 and 2 modules gone live in Sept. 2013. Thustotal 33 modules have gone Live.

Training for the hardware, Linux operating system and Open Office iscompleted.

For network equipment (lot II), supply and installation of networking equipment isalmost completed.

Regarding networking, agreements have been signed with BSNL / MTNL andimplementation started. VPN activated at 178 Locations.

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Further training for 800 master trainers for different functional areas, roles etc.,are also planned to be completed up to February 2014.

9.1.4.3 Financial Progress:The total expenditure as on 30th September 2013 under this sub-component wasRs.257.45 million which is 54.49% of base cost of Rs.472.47 million and 64.21% ofrevised cost of Rs.400.93 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan)expenditure of Rs.323.33 million, expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was79.62%. The total expenditure to be incurred on this sub component as perrevised cost is Rs.400.93 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.143.48million. It is being proposed by GoM to increase the revised cost from Rs.400.93million to Rs.458.38 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 56%and the balance cost is Rs.200.93 million. This component needs specialattention.

9.2 PARTICIPATORY REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION OFSELECTED SCHEMES (Sub component B-1)

9.2.1 Canals:(i) The Status of works:

44 packages (34 no. major and 10 no. medium projects) are in progress.

(ii) Financial Progress:Up to September 2013, the cumulative financial progress on Canal works isRs.6337.04 million, 100.58% of the contract value of Rs.6300.80 million and100.72% of the targeted expenditure (as per revised plan) of Rs.6292 million. Theexpenditure incurred during April 2013 to September 2013 is Rs.135.75 million. Theactual expenditure is 100.72% of the planned expenditure. Thus the progress isgood. However, it is necessary to do proper planning so that Main Canal workswill be completed in all respect within the extended period of two years i.e. up toMarch 2014. Total expenditure to be incurred on Main Canal works, as per PP-R3is Rs.6591.97 million (Contract value of all the packages awarded so far isRs.6300.80 million). The balance expenditure is Rs.254.93 million.

9.2.2 WUA level Works:Overall an expenditure of Rs.6726.74 million, 96.80% of the contract value and105.98% of the targeted expenditure (as per revised plan of Rs.6347 million) hasbeen incurred by September 2013.The expenditure during April 2013 to September2013 is Rs.1431.25 million. Thus the progress is good. The actual expenditure is105.98% of the planned expenditure (revised target) and 96.80% of latest cost.However, it is necessary to do proper planning so that WUA works will becompleted in all respect within the extended period of two years i.e. up to March2014. Total expenditure to be incurred on WUA works, as per latest cost isRs.6940.28 million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.213.54 million.


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9.2.3 Status of Canal Rehabilitation works

9.2.3.1 As per present scope, canal rehabilitation of 235 schemes (12 Major, 11Medium & 212 minor schemes – one minor scheme Amboli deleted) covering CCA6,45,596 ha are to be carried out. Canal rehabilitation works in 183 schemes (3Major, 7 Medium & 173 Minor schemes) covering 3,16,108 ha of CCA have beenphysically completed. Contract cost of Main Canal works of these completedschemes was Rs.2564.18 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.2940.71 million.And contract cost of WUA works of these schemes was Rs.2306.18 million whileexpenditure incurred is Rs.2259.40 million.

9.2.3.2 Out of the remaining 52 schemes, in 42 schemes (9 Major, 2 Medium & 31Minor schemes) 80% work has been completed. Balance works in these 42schemes are planned to be completed by March 2014 except Pench Project. InPench Major Project, canal rehabilitation works in respect of 2 packages will not becompleted within the project period. Likely completion date of these 2 packages isMarch 2015 and is dependent on some works to be carried out by Nagpur MunicipalCorporation. Non-completion of these works in the 2 packages will cause somedifficulties in irrigating the delineated command area, but there will not be anyreduction in irrigation area. The delineated CCA of these 42 schemes is 3,13,428ha. The actual maximum area irrigated in a season (Kharif, Rabi or Hot weather) inthese schemes is 1,59,315 ha (Refer IR-9A). It means that area rehabilitated inthese schemes is definitely more than 1,59,315 ha. Contract cost of WUA works ofthese schemes is Rs.4526.23 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.4417.14million. Considering the excess expenditure incurred on major schemes in progress,the balance cost is Rs.304.56 million.

9.2.3.3 In remaining 10 schemes (Gharni and Panzara Medium Projects and 8Minor Projects - Gotala, Nagthana, Dudhkheda, Khekada, Nimgul, Ratnapur,Kadegaon and Thakurwadi) works are either terminated or contracts are notawarded and currently not under implementation. Hence these works cannot becompleted within project period. The delineated CCA of these 10 schemes is 16,060ha. The actual maximum area irrigated in a season (Kharif, Rabi or Hot weather) inthese schemes is 8,473 ha. It means that area rehabilitated in these schemes isdefinitely more than 8,473 ha. Contract cost of WUA works of these schemes isRs.116.38 million while expenditure incurred is Rs.50.22 million. Thus the balancecost is Rs.66.16 million.

9.2.3.4 As mentioned above, there are total 235 schemes (12 Major, 11 Medium &212 Minor). The delineated CCA of these 235 schemes is 6,45,596 ha. ConsideringCCA of completed schemes and area rehabilitated in the other schemes, total arearehabilitated in these 235 schemes is definitely more than 4,83,896 ha (about 75%of total CCA). Thus balance CCA to be covered is 1,61,700 ha. Contract cost ofWUA works of these schemes is Rs.6948.79 million while expenditure incurred isRs.6726.76 million. Considering the excess expenditure incurred on Major schemesthe balance cost is Rs.370.72 million. This is summarized below in the table:


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Table showing balance expenditure and balance CCA to be covered for 235schemes:

Category Type No.

ContractAmount

(Rs.Million)

Expenditure Sept13 (Rs.Million)

BalanceExpenditu

re (Rs.million)

Delineated CCA

(Ha)

CCACovered

(Ha)

BalanceCCA(Ha)

Completed Major 3 697.12 649.46 0 192990 192990 0Medium 7 233.88 234.24 0 27472 27472 0

Minor 173 1375.18 1375.7 0 95646 95646 0Total 183 2306.18 2259.4 0 316108 316108 0

Progress Major 9 3752.95 3948.42 0 280782 148525 132257Medium 2 452.58 314.09 138.49 14792 3052 11740

Minor 31 320.7 154.63 166.07 17854 7738 10116Total 42 4526.23 4417.14 304.56 313428 159315 154113


Minor 8 70.12 26.94 43.18 3639 1864 1775Total 10 116.38 50.22 66.16 16060 8473 7587

Total Major 12 4450.07 4597.88 0 473772 341515 132257Medium 11 732.72 571.61 161.47 54685 37133 17552

Minor 212 1766.00 1557.27 209.25 117139 105248 11891Total 235 6948.79 6726.76 370.72 645596 483896 161700

9.2.3.5 For WUA works, the schemes where progress is below 70% or wherebalance expenditure is substantial and the 10 schemes in which contracts areterminated are identified as critical schemes which needs close monitoring. Ghodmajor project is also identified as critical due to low progress of main canal works.These schemes are shown in Annexure IV C-2. Total number of critical schemes is45 (7 Major, 3 Medium and 35 Minor). The delineated CCA of these 45 schemes is2,06,791 ha. The actual maximum area irrigated in a season (Kharif, Rabi or Hotweather) in these schemes is 85,708 ha. It means that irrigation potential developedin these schemes is definitely more than 85,708 ha. Thus, balance CCA to becovered in these 45 critical schemes is 1,21,713 ha. Out of this balance area,18,548 ha in Ghod project (due to low progress in main canal works as the work isstopped) and 7587 ha in 2 medium and 8 minor schemes (where contracts areterminated) cannot be covered if these works are not started. Thus total shortfallin area to be rehabilitated will be 26,135 ha. Remaining balance delineated areacan be covered by closely monitoring the critical schemes. Contract cost of WUAworks of 45 critical schemes is Rs.2487.29 million while expenditure incurred isRs.1321.49 million. Thus the balance cost is Rs.1165.70 million. This issummarised below in the table:


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Table showing balance expenditure and balance CCA to be covered for 45 criticalschemes:

Category Type No.

ContractAmount

(Rs.Million)

Expenditure Sept13 (Rs.Million)

BalanceExpenditure (Rs.million)

Delineated CCA

(Ha)

CCACovered

(Ha)

BalanceCCA(Ha)

Progress Major 7 1760.26 939.78 820.48 167136 70113 97023Medium 1 324.66 205.93 118.73 10533 10533

Minor 27 285.89 125.56 160.33 13062 6492 6570Total 35 2370.81 1271.27 1099.54 190731 76605 114126


Minor 8 70.12 26.94 43.18 3639 1864 1775Total 10 116.38 50.22 66.16 16060 8473 7587

Total Major 7 1760.26 939.78 820.48 167136 70113 97023Medium 3 370.92 229.21 141.71 22954 6609 16345

Minor 35 356.01 152.5 203.51 16701 8356 8345Total 45 2487.29 1321.49 1165.70 206791 85078 121713

Note: Major projects include Ghod (main canal packages), Hatnur, Kal Amba, Manar, NeeraLBC, Neera RBC and Khadakwasla. Medium projects include Panzra, Gharni andKatepurna. Critical packages of WUA works in Major and Medium schemes are given inAnnexure IV C-3.

9.2.3.6 For Main Canal works, the packages where progress is below 70% orwhere balance expenditure is about or more than Rs.20 million are identified ascritical packages which needs close monitoring. These packages are shown inAnnexure IV A-3. Total number of critical packages is 11 (9 Major and 2 Medium).Contract cost of Main Canal works of these packages is Rs.1758.39 million whileexpenditure incurred is Rs.1058.22 million. Thus the balance cost is Rs.700.17million.

9.2.4 Drainage Schemes:

For renovation of 101 old schemes and construction of 49 new drainages schemes,provision of Rs.92.35 million has been made. As per actual planning, there are 85old schemes and 25 new schemes with total provision of Rs.72.86 million. As peractual implemented plan approved in June 2011, 114 old schemes and 12 newschemes from 3 major projects viz., Neera LBC, Neera RBC and Khadakwasla areincorporated.

Construction of New Drainage Schemes:- Out of 38 schemes, 33 schemes havebeen completed and handed over to WUAs, works are in progress in 4 schemesand for one scheme costing Rs.5 million work is yet to be awarded.

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Thus, out of total 237 works costing Rs.135.73 million, 232 works are completed,works are in progress in 4 drainage schemes and for one scheme costing Rs.5million work is yet to be awarded. 231 drainage schemes have been handed over toWUAs.

Beneficiary Contribution- Targeted beneficiary contribution is Rs.322 million(Rs.130 million in cash and Rs.192 million in kind). As against this, beneficiarycontribution of Rs.197 million (61%) is received which includes Rs.41 million in cash(32%) and Rs.156 million in kind (81%).

The GoM has directed that draft of the MOU to be executed with WUA to befinalized at the Director IRD level. Accordingly the MOUs are being executed in theapproved format. The proposal of Soil Laboratory building at Nagpur is included inR-4.

9.2.5 Dam Safety Works (Sub Component B-2)(a) Procurement of Civil Works pertaining to Dam Safety Works

Under MWSIP 284 packages costing Rs.1917.92 million for civil works under DamSafety component were proposed, which were to be finalized after clearance fromDam Safety Review Panels (DSRPs). Now as per PP-R5 327 packages costingRs.1927.90 million are proposed. At present dam safety works of 281 dams of 278schemes are proposed to be implemented. Remedial measures for all these damsare finalized. Up to September 2013, 306 packages of dam safety works costingRs.1772.44 million were awarded. The target date to award all the dam safety workswas 30th September 2011. As there was delay in initiation of dam safety works,therefore, the work of remedial measures of dams will have to be executed within avery tight time schedule.

(b) Overall Financial ProgressThe cumulative expenditure up to September 2013 is Rs.1617.98 million which is146.81% of base cost of Rs.1102.10 million and 74.68% of revised cost ofRs.2166.69 million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan) expenditure ofRs.1856.89 million, expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was 87.13%. The totalexpenditure to be incurred on this sub component as per revised cost is Rs.2166.69million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.548.71 million which is to be incurred in 6months. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.2166.69million to Rs.1810.63 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 89%and the balance cost is Rs.192.65 million. Considering the balance cost of the sub-component, it needs special attention.

After review from time to time, dam safety works of 10 dams were deleted from thissub component due to various reasons. At present dam safety works of 281 dams(278 schemes) are to be implemented. As on September 2013, the Dam Safety worksof 245 dams in 245 schemes are physically completed. Out of remaining 36 dams (in33 schemes), 29 dams (in 26 schemes) are planned to be completed by March 2014. Inremaining 7 dams works are either terminated or contracts are not awarded andcurrently not under implementation. Hence these works may not be completed withinproject period.

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and the 7 schemes in which contracts are terminated are identified as criticalschemes which needs close monitoring. These schemes are shown in Annexure IV B-3. Total number of critical schemes is 28 (1 Major, 1 Medium and 26 Minor). Contractcost of Dam Safety works of these schemes is Rs.364.98 million while expenditureincurred is Rs.47.32 million. Thus the balance cost is Rs.317.66 million.

9.3 IMPROVED WATER MANAGEMENT IN SIX SELECTED SCHEMES(Sub Component B-4)

The main object of this component is to implement the program of water entitlementon six schemes. They are two major (Ghod and Kukadi), one medium (Mangi) andthree minor (Diwale, Hivre and Benikre) in Krishna basin. Water entitlements havebeen fixed in six selected schemes (Partly in Ghod and Kukadi on selected WUAs)under MWSIP in Krishna basin and volumetric supply is started from November2007.

In addition to six schemes, 245 more schemes in different basins have beenprovided entitlement on WUAs at minor level. Out of these 245 schemes, 221 arefrom MWSIP.

The revised cost of this sub-component is nil. As such no financial progress isexpected in this sub-component.

In short the water management of above referred six schemes can be termed as aSuccess Story as far as entitlement part is concerned.

9.4 AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES(Sub-Component B-5)

i. Department may take up workshops on “crop water budgeting” and“consumptive use of water” for a group of farmers at WUA/village level. Dulyensuring the crop wise water requirement for all its critical stages of growth.

ii. Promote farm mechanization in the command areas, as it was found thatproduction has improved significantly. To start with especially harvesting andpost harvest threshing may be given priority since unavailability of labour existsin the command areas.

iii. Convergence for Livelihood promotion is required for which the departmentmay explore such opportunities from the currently ongoing schemes like IWMPand from other departments like Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission,Animal Husbandry had to be explored etc,. Interdisciplinary andinterdepartmental coordination and convergence need to be ensured.

iv. During field visits, it has been observed that rehabilitation and modernization ofcanal system is not completed as a result, some of the tail end farmers are notgetting irrigation facility. For such cases extend the technologies relevant torainfed farming, in order to ensure breakeven incomes

v. In case of minor irrigation project, no proper development of water distributionsystem for irrigation purpose is carried out. In some cases, they are onlystorage tanks, even though Agriculture Department is being asked to conduct


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Demonstration programme. However, due to lack of irrigation facility from theproject, it is not possible to conduct demonstrations in command area. Undersuch circumstances Agriculture Department have to conduct demonstrationsunder well irrigated condition.

vi. Timely sharing of water entitlements with Agriculture Department can enableWUA and KVM to jointly work on field demonstrations and further agriculturecrop diversification.

vii. In some cases, water distribution system (Canals) is destroyed, chocked andinfested heavily with weeds. The system needs to be repaired properly so thatDemonstrations can be conducted effectively with proper irrigation facilitiesfrom the project otherwise it is difficult to conduct Demonstrations / ASSprogramme effectively for want of irrigation facility from the project.

viii. WUA need to yet integrated with KVMs. The same may be accelerated.

ix. It is reported by the Agriculture Department that well based ASS programmesare implemented due to lack of irrigation water facility from project in itscommand area due to which actual impact of irrigated agriculture is notreflected.

x. Generally farmers do attend One day training properly and interestingly.However, farmers presence in 3 days and 5 days training is less because oftheir financial capacity and involvement in their farm activity do not permit themto keep away from his family and agricultural activities. Thus, One day trainingprogramme may be focused intensively.

xi. It is observed that partial area of some of the villages are benefitted by irrigationfacility created though irrigation project and the villages falls in the commandarea of the project. There is condition that entrepreneur can be developed byonly those who have got irrigation facility from the project and culturableirrigated command area. It is possible that those farmers may not havesufficient capital to promote entrepreneurship by themselves. However, it ispossible that some other farmers may have sufficient capital to promote theentrepreneurship and he is from command area villages of the project. Undersuch circumstances, any farmers from villages of command area of projectshould be permitted to develop entrepreneurship in the command area itself sothat marketing of the agriculture produce generated due to irrigation facilitywould be marketed in the village only.

xii. There is heavy work load to District Superintending Officer at district level andTaluka Agriculture Officer at taluka level. It is suggested that implementation ofASS programme should be entrusted to Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer orATMA Director at Sub-Divisional Agriculture Office level.

xiii. Diversification / introduction of new crops into project is to be planned byAgriculture Department and accordingly new crop to be incorporated in toDemonstration programme and demonstrations may be conducted on new cropintensively.

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xv. Yield of demonstration plot be recorded properly on whole plot basis instead ofcrop cutting basis.

xvi. It is observed the functioning of KS, KM, KVM in relation with WUA is on lowerside. There is need to increase functionality of these organizations.

xvii. Procurement of civil works, goods & equipments for KVM, APCs, DTC,RAEMTI and SAEMTI is not satisfactory up to March 2013. Since theconstruction of civil works, procurement of goods and equipments is withrespective Executive Engineers, they must expedite the civil worksconstructions and supply of goods and equipments.

xviii. There is no progress in respect of innovative irrigated water management forfour projects selected. No private entrepreneurs have shown interest inimplementing these projects. PPMU and PCU may take constructive steps inthese aspects.

9.5 INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION(Sub-Component D-3)

Communication between Government authorities and the stakeholders in the watersector is one of the basic factors for the successful implementation of water sectorreforms.

Under this sub component technical assistance, consultation, publication, mediacoverage, workshops, seminars, exchange visits etc., is expected.

The aim is that all the farmers should know about motive of Government in the truesense.

IEC Component has been divided in three phases. Phase-I includes Inception Report,Developing Slogans, Deciding Strategy, Preparation of Action Plan, Cost Economy Planand get approval from PPMU. Phase-I is completed as per Agreement.

Phase-II includes Developing and production of IEC Material for statewide genericmessage on State Water Policy, objectives of MWSIP, IEC Program, Trainings to theofficials responsible for IEC implementation in WRD, AD and GSDA, manage theproduction of IEC material, co-ordination & monitoring of the implementation ofdissemination of IEC material produced. The IEC material submitted by Dilasa,Aurangabad is approved. Preparation of Script is completed and also tested duringtrainings. Partial part of trainings has been completed. Some approved phase-II IECmaterial disseminated under co-ordination and monitoring by Dilasa, Aurangabad.However, dissemination of IEC material to the stakeholder through various agencies ofGOM and Non GOM organizations has not been completed.

PHASE – III: From 15/12/2007 to 4/12/2011 : This phase includes Management ofImplementation program, Monitoring and Evaluation of Implementation, Identificationsof necessary corrections and Completion Report accordingly.


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Sr.No. Activity Action / Status Remarks

1 Management of IECimplementation programdeveloping, producing anddissemination.

IEC material is submitted by Dilasa,Aurangabad, and approval is awaitedfrom Review Committee. Some part ofApproved printing material is printedand disseminated to WRD, GSDA, ADoffices and WUAs.

Estimate for printingmaterial issanctioned inAugust-2012 forRs.2.06 million.

2 Monitoring & evaluationimplementation of theprogram. Approval to the Revised Procurement

Plan is awaited, hence this part ispending.

Work is to be doneafter approval byGoM.3 Identification of necessary

mid-course correction.

4 Final Report.

Expenditure as on 30th September 2013 has reached Rs.4.09 million which is10.57% of base cost of Rs.38.70 million and 9.36% of revised cost of Rs.43.70million. Against the targeted (as per revised plan) expenditure of Rs.33.80 million,the expenditure up to 30th September 2013 was 12.10%. There is no financialprogress in the last two years. So it is necessary to do proper planning so that all theworks under this sub-component will be completed in all respect within the extendedperiod of two years i.e., up to March 2014. IEC sub-component has important role inconnection with State Water Policy – 2003. Total expenditure to be incurred on thissub-component as per revised cost is Rs.43.70 million. Thus the balance expenditureis Rs.39.61 million. It is being proposed by GoM to reduce the revised cost fromRs.43.70 million to Rs.13.84 million. Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is30% and the balance cost is Rs.9.75 million. This sub-component needs attention.

9.6 OVERALL PROGRESS OF MWSIP

9.6.1 PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCIES (OVERALL)

As per PP-R3, there were 41 consultancies costing Rs.441.79 million. Subsequentlyas per World Bank Mission Oct-Nov 2011 there were 32 consultancies costingRs.497 million. Now as per revised procurement plan (R-5), there are 48consultancies costing Rs.510.61 million. Out of these 48 consultancies, 40consultancies have been awarded for a cost of Rs.388.43 million.

9.6.2 Procurement of Civil Works and Goods & Equipments (Overall)(a) Civil Works

No. of total packages to be awarded is increased to 3602 as per revisedprocurement plan PP-R5. Cumulatively as on 31st August 2013, 2849packages stand awarded/cleared for an amount of Rs.15358.86 million(95.59% of total value).

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R5 there are 76 packages costing Rs.565.93 million. As on 31st August 2013,out of these 76 packages, 68 packages are awarded for the cost ofRs.481.71 million.

9.6.3 Progress on Financial Aspects by September 2013Expenditure on MWSIP during April 2013 – Sept. 2013 was Rs.652.22 million(3.93% of base cost and 3.24% of revised cost). The expenditure during the sixmonth period is 37.31% of the targeted expenditure (as per revised plan) for theperiod (Rs.1748.15 million). The actual expenditure up to September 2013 isRs.16183.34 million which is 97.61% of original base cost of Rs. 16580.42 million. Theexpenditure is 80.29% of the revised cost of Rs. 20155.17 million and 87.92% of thetargeted (as per revised plan) expenditure of Rs.18407.11 million. Thus the rate ofoverall progress is sufficient to reach the financial progress as per original base cost.But the target of revised cost cannot be achieved within the project period. Totalexpenditure to be incurred on MWSIP works as per revised cost is Rs.20155.17million. Thus the balance expenditure is Rs.3971.83 million. It is being proposed byGoM to reduce the revised cost from Rs.20155.17 million to Rs.18623.19 million.Compared to this revised cost the expenditure is 86.90% and the balance cost isRs.2439.85 million. As the balance period is only six months it will not be possible tomeet the target of revised cost. Also the sub-components which are lagging behindshould be given special attention.

9.7 IMPROVING IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE DELIVERY ANDMANAGEMENT : IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS: (Component: B)

9.7.1 Formation, Capacity Building and Water Supply to WUA(Sub Component B-3)

SUCCESS STORYAs on 30 September 2013

Sr.No. Item/Aspects of Success Story Success Story

1. Acceptance of WUA WUA farmers by and large have accepted andliked the need of WUA in irrigation managementon respective minor canals.

2. Payment of Irrigation charges Farmers favour regular payment of currentirrigation charges with the influence of WUA

3. Conflict Resolution Conflicts are on decrease with WUA intervention.

4. Sustainability WUA are likely to have sustainability incooperation with farmers and better coordinationwith WRD.

CRITICAL ISSUESAs on 30 September, 2013

Sr.No. Critical Areas Corrective Measures\Recommendations

1. Less attention of WRD/WUA on formation ofsub-committees.

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2. Training and CapacityBuilding gaps. Thesame persons only about30% are trained atvarious trainingprogrammes.

Scheduled trainings particularly refresher trainings need to beimparted with the help of ToTs.

Based on rating of WUA with information available in IR-16, it isnow proposed by M&E agency that WUA where the rating isunsatisfactory should be selected for 1st priority training. About507 WUA in unsatisfactory rating already proposed under 12th

MR need to be provided trainings on priority.

3. Appointment ofSecretary

Secretary is an important link to run WUA satisfactorily. Properincentives need to be given to them by WUA. WALMI also tofocus on training of Secretaries because as per informationprovided by PPMU, only 209 Secretaries have been as yettrained by WALMI.

4. Lack of infrastructurefacilities

In majority cases, WUA do not possess adequate infrastructurefacilities, like office building, furniture and mandatory records.WRD need to provide these facilities on priority.

5. Lack of MC/GB meetingsand lack of NGO’simpact on effectivecapacity building of WUO

Scheduled meetings of MC and GB still not taking places as perthe requirement, the cycle of monthly, bimonthly and quarterlymeetings for different objectives. NGO’s desired impact oncapacity building not much visible.

6. Lack of installation ofCTF at all WUA minors

WRD shall take necessary step to install CTF at all pendinglocations.

7. Testing and handingover of irrigationschemes to WUA.

Handing over of irrigation schemes implemented to hardly 60%(915 WUA). Priority action is needed in handing over of allbalance MWSIP schemes.

8. Lack of Financialcontributions

WRD has to sincerely act to provide assured water supply tofarmers especially at the tail end, to attract payment of financialcontribution from all farmers.

9. Water Entitlement Water entitlement is fixed for 62% WUA (996 WUA). Remainingwork of fixing prescribed water entitlement needs expeditiousaction.

10 MMISF Act 2005 andRules 2006

Adequate awareness is needed to both MC Directors and WUAfarmers.

11 ToTs are not available inadequate numbers indesired disciplines (Agri.,A/cs & Sociology)

ToTs should be adequately arranged along with someknowledgeable WUA functionaries be used for refreshertrainings (1, 2 and 3).

12 Presidents elected manynot having, adequatetime to spare for WUAactivities.

Elections of the 2nd term of WUA have been mostly held.Presidents elected need proper awareness and training. Newlyelected representatives shall be prepared to give adequate timefor supervising WUA activities.

13 Social Audit of WUAs Social audit be conducted by General Body of WUA. Formatdesigned by M&E Agency has been submitted to PPMU.

M & E Agency have advocated this item to almost all WUAvisited during the 13th MR.

A Group Leader with good educational background andexperience in WUA activities be selected from each GeneralBody for assisting in Social Audit.

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WRD field engineers, MC President/Secretary & Group Leaderfrom GB be imparted training in social audit by WALMI / NIRDHyderabad resource person

Operational manual for social audit be got prepared fromconcerned expert of National Institute of Rural Development,Hyderabad or else suitable

Suitable section/sub section be introduced on social audit inMMISF Act (2005) and MMISF Rules (2006) to provide right ofSocial Audit to General Body and necessary rules thereof beincorporated in MMISF Rules (2006).

9.8 INNOVATIVE PILOTS UNDER MWSIP (Component: C)

9.8.1 Innovative Groundwater Management Pilots(Sub-Component: C-1)

SUCCESS STORYAs on 30 September 2013

Sr.No.

Item/Aspects of SuccessStory Success Story

1. Civil structures for supplyside groundwatermanagement

As per target all Civil structures have beenconstructed. The maintenance is regularly requiredfor effectiveness.

2. Introduction of drip andsprinkler irrigation atGPLC farmers level andchanges in croppingpattern

Drip system is now being favored by farmers. Thenumber is gradually increasing as a good componentof demand side management along with introduction oflow water requirement crops.

3. Cement Nallah Bandh Farmers have been more benefitted by groundwaterrecharge through Cement Nallah Bandh (CNB) out oftotal GRS 116, CNBs are 91 (79%), recharge trench11 (10%), earthen making bandharas 6 (5%), desiltingstructures 5 (4%) and recharge tanks 3 (2%).

4. Agriculture Incomeincreased

Pilot areas have seen the light of increase inAgriculture income marginally

5. Groundwater(Development andManagement) Act, 2009

Draft Act approved by GoM likely to get assent ofPresident of India soon.


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CRITICAL ISSUESAs on 30 September 2013

Sr.No.

Critical Areas inImplementation Corrective Measures

1. Office infrastructure forGWMA

Office building for GWMA constructed for all threepilots which need to be improved in quality and forproviding facilities of furniture and fixtures and treeplantation around them for nice aestheticenvironment.

2. Maintenance of Civilstructures and additionalGRS planning andinstallation

Maintenance of GRS is not properly attended, thatneeds suitably addressed by respective GRS sub-committee. Additional GRS be also planned andinstalled under other rural area schemes like farmponds and MGNREGA etc.

3. Watershed Development Programme of watershed development need to besynchronized with GRS.

4. Demand side management Greater attention now need to be given to demandside management through increase in drip irrigationand water saving crop diversification measures.

5. Groundwater Legislation Groundwater Legislation passed by MaharashtraLegislature needs to be brought into force at an earlystage by obtaining assent of President of India.

6. Critical analysis ofmeteorological, hydrologicaland geohydrological dataand inter correlation toarrive at real change ingroundwater levels due toGW Management (Indicator– 1)

Data recorded need deep critical analysis atGSDA/GWMA level to establish inter correlationwhich is not being attempted.

Increase in Agriculturalincome – estimation andcritical evaluation towardsestablishing the impact ofgroundwater managementon enhancement of realagricultural income(Indicator - 2)

Increase in Agricultural income as a result of increasein additional recharge due to GRS and demand sidemanagement need every season to establish in trueperspective of desired impact. Simply recording ofagricultural income is inadequate to envisage theimpact of groundwater management on the indicatoror vice versa.

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