A Concern for Water HARNESSING THE CHANNEL OF PROSPERITY

Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd.(A Government of Karnataka Enterprise)

A Concern for Water HARNESSING THE CHANNEL OF

PROSPERITY

KARNATAKA NEERAVARI NIGAM LTD. • Established in 1998 as a Special Purpose Vehicle for sppedy

implementation of on-going irrigation projects in Krishna basin.• 54 Projects on hand• Estimated cost Rs. 32243 Cr.• Expenditure (2/2013) Rs. 13562 Cr. • Balance cost Rs.18681 Cr• Ultimate Potential 10,39,426 ha• Irrigation potential created (2/2013) 6,85,283 Ha• Balance potential 3,54,143 ha• Experience

–Experience in speedy implementation– Since 2006, working with FAO in adopting new concepts

and practices in modernizing irrigation management–Capacity building

KNNL-OBJECTIVES

• Issuing bonds to access funds from the market based on time bound investment plan

• Timely completion of projects

• Better management and speedy decision making process to bring about efficiency in construction and administration of projects.

INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS• Outsourcing of survey, investigation, preparation of

estimates and detailed tender paper to consultants.• E procurement for entrustment of works• Entrustment of works on turnkey / EPC basis• Third party inspection for ensuring quality. • Dedicated/ Project specific field offices.• Use of facilities like tele-call conference/web conference

for day to day monitoring of project works• Training of engineers in irrigation management• Promoting Coaching culture in the Organization• Separate Cadre for KNNL/WRD

RAP-MASSCOTE APPROACH TO MODERNIZATION

• KNNL_FAO training workshops conducted in 3 projects GLBC , Gandorinala- Benethora & Bhadra.• > 250 Engineers trained in modernization methodology

MAJOR ACHIVEMENTS• Projects Commissioned

1. Gandorinala2. Markandeya 45,784 ha3. Harinala 4. Bennithora

• Irrigation benefits to North Karnataka region 5,11,138 ha

• Upper Tunga project commissioned in 2009 22,000 ha

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS• Upper Bhadra Project Stage-I Est Cost Rs.3388 Cr.• Main components (2 Lifts & tunnel) taken up Cost Rs 1580 Cr.

MAJOR ACHIVEMENTS• Bhadra modernization nearing completion

•Modernization of the unlined canal system taken up.• Water is reaching tail end. • Reduction in seepage losses.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS• GLBC telemetry system of data Transmission Telemetry system of data

acquisition and transmission is installed in GLBC which will be extended to other projects of KNNL.

The web link ;  http://122.166.1.10/glbc/

MAJOR ACHIVEMENTS• SHIGGAON LI SCHEME COMMISSIONED

• FIRST OF ITS KIND : 9900 HA UNDER SPRINKLER IRRIGATION

MAJOR ACHIVEMENTSYETTINAHOLE PROJECT • The project envisages diversion of 24 TMC of flood waters from

Sakaleshpura (West) in Hasan district to Kolar and Chikkaballapura (East) to meet the drinking water needs and filling up of tanks for groundwater recharge.

• Estimated cost Rs.8323.50 crore.

• Tenders for lifting arrangements have been invited.

YETTINAHOLE PROJECT

UN-FAO PROPOSAL FOR THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN INDIA:

Key issues ;• improving water governance at the level of irrigation systems and

river basins, as well a ground water and trans boundary levels;• adopting a multi-sectoral strategic planning and management

approach to revision of food security, agriculture, water and environment policies and investment strategies;

• adopting demand driven and service oriented irrigation development and management strategies;

• modernising irrigation systems;• enhancing water productivity for both rain-fed and irrigated

production;• enhancing environmental protection; and• focusing on agro-ecosystems and populations particularly at risk, such

as in tropical deltas and in arid or semi-arid areas.

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