ANNUAL REPORT 2017 -18brahmaputraboard.gov.in/NER/Archive/Annual_Reports/...Annual Report: 2017-18 LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLATES Sl. No. Description Page No 1 Jurisdiction Map of

Annual Report: 2017-18

��

�

ANNUAL REPORT

2017-18

BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD

BASISTHA, GUWAHATI


��

�

I


��

�

ANNUAL REPORT OF BRAHMAPUTRA BOARDFOR THE YEAR 2017-18

��

Chapter– I General Page No

1.1 Brahmaputra Valley and its flood problems; establishment of Board’s office, giving the list of the members of the Board, number of Board’s meetings held and organisational set-up of the Board

89-97

1.2 Establishment of Brahmaputra Board and its Functions 97-98

1.3 High Powered Review Board Meeting 98

1.4 Meetings of Brahmaputra Board 99

1.5 Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board 99

1.6 Meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI 99

1.7 Organizational set up of Brahmaputra Board 99

Chapter-II General Review

2.1 Administration and Organization 108

2.2 Finance, Accounts and Audit 108

2.3 Review in progress of works during 2017-18 109-112

Chapter-III Review of progress in preparation of Master Plan; Survey and Investigation; execution, maintenance and operation of multipurpose dams and other works; drawing up of standards and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of dams; phased programme for construction by State Governments of all dams and other projects/ schemes incorporated in Master Plan

3.1 Progress of Survey and Investigation and Preparation of Master Plans, Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for Drainage Development Schemes and DPRs of Multi-Purpose Projects

113

3.1.1 Preparation of Master Plan 113-114

3.1.2 Current assignment for preparation of Master Plan 114

3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS) 114-118

3.3 Survey and Investigation of Water Resources Projects 118-121

3.4 Construction Activities 122

3.4.1 Pagladiya Dam Project 122

3.4.2 Construction of Raised Platforms 122-123

3.4.3 North Eastern Hydraulic & Allied Research Institute 123-124

3.5 Flood Management and Anti-erosion Schemes(Implementation of Anti-erosion measures)

124

3.5.1 Anti-erosion measures completed 124

3.5.2. Implementation of Anti-erosion measures underway 125-129

3.6 Monitoring of Schemes under Flood Management Programme of Government of India

129-130

3.7 Review of the Brahmaputra Board Act ,1980 130

Chapter-IV Non-field Activities of the Brahmaputra Board during the year 2017-18

4.1 Complaint Committee on Sexual Harassment and Gender Justice 131

4.2 Vigilance and Disciplinary cases 131

4.3 Participation in Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop / Training 132

4.4 Progressive use of Hindi 132-133

4.5 Formulation of Citizen’s Charter 134

4.6 Implementation of Right to Information Act-2005 (RTI) 134

4.7 Observance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 134

II


��

�

Chapter-V Activities on Persons with Disabilities

5.1 Implementation of various provisions of persons with disabilities 137

5.2 The details of sanctioned posts and the number of persons with disabilities in various posts in group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ against 3% vacancies

137

Chapter- VI Important Meetings during the year 2017-18

6.1.1 Meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra Board 138

6.1.2 Brahmaputra Board Meetings 138-140

6.1.3 Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board Meetings 140

6.2 Important meetings/events attended by Chairman/Vice-Chairman, Brahmaputra Board during the year 2017-8

141

Chapter- VII Annual Accounts and Audit by C&AG Office

7.1 Statement of Accounts 142-164

7.2 Significant Accounting Policies and Notes on Accounts 165-167

7.3 Separate Audit Report on the Accounts of the Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18

168-172

7.4 Balance Sheet of Brahmaputra Board Contributory Provident Fund Trust

173-175

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure No.

Title Page No.

I Composition of the Brahmaputra Board 176-177

II Composition of the High Powered Review Board 178

III Organizational Chart of Brahmaputra Board 179

IV Statement of Regular Sanctioned Strength and numbers of Officers/Staff in position along with the status of SC, ST, OBC and PH as on 31.03.2018

180-181

V List of Officer and Staff undergone Training/Seminar/Workshop during 2017-18

182-184

VI List of Officers on deputation to other organization 185

VII RTI Annual Return Information System for the year 2017-18 186

VIII Status of Master Plans 187

IX Status of Drainage Development Schemes 188

X Status of Multipurpose Projects 189

III


��

�

LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLATES

Sl. No. Description Page No

1 Jurisdiction Map of Brahmaputra Board 100

2

Bank pitching works by geobags- protection of Masalabari International boarder (Dhubri, Assam)

101

Retirement bund - protection of Mankachar, Kalair-alga scheme

3

63rdSpecial meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 11th April, 2017 at Guwahati

102

Release of Study Report 1 D model for ‘Beta-Test’ on by IIT-Guwahati at Kaziranga by Hon’ble Union Minister of WR,RD&GR on 30.12.2017

4 Execution of Jengrai DDS, Majuli (24.03.2018) 103

5

64th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 29.06.2017 at HQ of Brahmaputra Board

104

65th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 26.12.2017(adjourned)

6

Laying of RCC Porcupines at Majuli Island (16.03.2018)

105 Casting of RCC Porcupine at Neematighat (Jorhat) on 28.02.2018

7

1st Official Language Conference at Guwahati organized by Brahmaputra Board on 07.11.2017

106

Opening ceremony of Vigilance awareness week 2017

8 Spur No. 2 completed during 2017-18 at Majuli 107

9 Observation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan 135-136

IV


��

�

GLOSSARY FOR ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS

ABBREVIATIONS

CWC Central Water Commission

DPR Detailed Project Report

DDS Drainage Development Scheme

IMD India Meteorological Department

GoI Government of India

MoWR,RD&GR Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga

Rejuvenation

SFC Standing Finance Committee

EFC Expenditure Finance Committee

NHPC National Hydroelectric Power Corporation

NEEPCO North Eastern Electric Power Corporation

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

R&R Rehabilitation & Resettlement

EMP Environmental Management Plan

MPP Multipurpose Project

CEA Central Electricity Authority

SoI Survey of India

NOC No Objection Certificate

GSI Geological Survey of India

NE North Eastern

NER North Eastern Region

NEC North Eastern Council

NEHARI North Eastern Hydraulic & Allied Research Institute

CWPRS Central Water & Power Research Station

CSMRS Central Soil & Material Research Station

NH National Highway

BTC Bodoland Territorial Council

B & B Brahmaputra & Barak

PAFs Project Affected Families

PAP Project Affected People

PH Physically Handicapped

SC Scheduled Caste

ST Scheduled Tribe

V


��

�

UNITS

Cumec Cubic Meter per Second

Cusec Cubic Feet per Second

ha Hectare

MW Mega Watt

m Metre

sqkm Square Kilometre

ham Hectare metre

km Kilometer

Rs. Rupees

Rupees

ft. Feet

Cu.m Cubic Meter

M. ha Million Hectares

BCM Billion Cubic Meter

VI


�

�

Chapter– I

General:

Brahmaputra Valley and its flood problems; establishment of

Board’s office, giving the list of the members of the Board, number

of Board’s meetings held and organisational set-up of the Board

1.1 Brahmaputra and Barak Valleys and the Rivers of Tripura

1.1.1 Brahmaputra Valley and its flood problems

Brahmaputra, a trans-boundary river is one of the mightiest rivers of Asia. River

Brahmaputra is called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. It emerges from Angsi Glacier, on the

northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County in southwestern part of Tibet

Autonomous Region (TAR) at an altitude of 4877 m. It flows through southern Tibet in

easterly direction for a considerable length, at an average height of 4000 m. At its

easternmost point of the reach, the river bends around Mount Namcha Barwa and

forms the Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon to enter India at Geling (near Tuting). The river

then flows down along the Himalayan foothills for 278 km to enter plains of Assam.

Here, the river is joined by 2 large rivers, Viz Dibang and Lohit at Kobo to form

Brahmaputra. The total length of the river from its source to outfall at Bay of Bengal is

2906 km, 1625 km in Tibet Autonomous Region, 918 km in India (278 km in Arunachal

Pradesh and 640 km in Assam) and 363 km in Bangladesh. The river drains an area of

5,80,000 sq km. An area of 293,000 sq km(50.51%) in Tibet (China), 45,000 sq

km(7.75%) in Bhutan, 194,413 sq km (33.52%) in India and 47,000 sq km(8.1%) in

Bangladesh.

Its basin in India is shared by six states namely, Arunachal Pradesh (41.88%), Assam

(36.33%), Nagaland (5.57%), Meghalaya (6.10%), Sikkim (3.75%) and West Bengal

(6.47%). Fig 1 shows rivers in the Brahmaputra Basin. The Brahmaputra is the

3rdlargest river in the world in terms of its annual discharge and carries highest silt load

amongst rivers of its size.

The Brahmaputra River, termed a moving ocean, is an antecedent snow fed river

which flows across the rising young Himalayan Range. Geologically, the Brahmaputra

is the youngest of the major rivers of the world. In the course of 2906 km journey, the

89


�

�

Brahmaputra receives as many as 22 major tributaries in Tibet, 33 in India and 3 in

Bangladesh.

Fig 1: Brahmaputra River Basin

During its course from Kobo to Dhubri in Assam, about 26 important tributaries on its

north bank and about 13 on south bank join the river. Some of the north bank

tributaries originate from snow clad Himalayas and others from the lower Himalayas.

The total annual flow of the river is about (Avg: 615 BCM/year) BCM at Jogighopa,

which is 29% of the total surface flow of the country. Average width of the

Brahmaputra Valley is 80 km, out of which the river itself occupies about 6 km to 10

km.

The river is braided and unstable in its entire reach in Assam except for a few

locations. The instability of the river is attributed to high sediment charge, steep slope

and transverse gradient. Apart from these, the entire area is in a seismic zone and

quite often receives earthquake shocks of moderate to severe intensity. The problem

further gets aggravated due to landslides caused by high rainfall. Some manmade

avoidable actions in the form of shifting cultivation and non-scientific commercial

exploitation of forest, etc. have also accelerated the process of soil erosion in the

catchments. The silt brought in due to erosion in the hill catchment gets deposited as it

enters into the plains of Brahmaputra Valley due to sudden reduction in slope with the

consequent reduction in the flow velocity and sediment carrying capacity. Due to heavy

deposition of silt, the river frequently changes its course on its way. Excessive silt

deposition has also given rise to braiding and meandering pattern in the alignment of

the river system. ‘Majuli Island’, the largest inhabited river island is located in the

Brahmaputra in upper Assam.

The left bank tributaries of the river Brahmaputra originating from older geological

regions of Arakan hill and Khasi hills with flatter slopes, are more stable as they carry

less sediment of finer size. By hypsometric analysis of the tributaries, it is seen that the

90


�

North bank tributaries indicate

indicate a mature stage. This has given rise to inh

to shift its course towards south and the river flo

along its left bank.

The floods in Brahmaputra Valley is a recurring phenomenon and

large scale devastations

below:

(a) Physiographic condition:

about 80-90 km and confined between hills.

occupies 6-10 km,

foothills. Tea gardens in certain portions of the v

Only the balance area of the valley

lying fields. This adverse topographical feature

vulnerable regions

Fig 2

2 Meteorological situation:

receives very high annual rainfall ranging from 248

during 5 rainy months and to

rainfall is also quite high. Rainfall of more than

valley and rainfall around 70 mm per hour is also n

rainfall in a day,

conditions favour heavy flooding in the valley. Fig

Brahmaputra basin in India.

��

bank tributaries indicate relatively young stage while the South bank tributa

indicate a mature stage. This has given rise to inherent tendency of river Brahmaputra

to shift its course towards south and the river flows by the side of hills at many plac

in Brahmaputra Valley is a recurring phenomenon and

devastations every year. The reasons for floods

Physiographic condition: The 650 km long Brahmaputra valley

and confined between hills. Out of the total width,

, and forest covers a few km of the valley width mostly al

foothills. Tea gardens in certain portions of the valley occupy much of

balance area of the valley is inhabited where cultivation is done mostly in low

lying fields. This adverse topographical feature and settlement of populace in the

vulnerable regions is a major cause for frequent and damaging floods

Fig 2: physiographic condition of the valley

Meteorological situation: Area under Brahmaputra basin in North East region

receives very high annual rainfall ranging from 248 cm to 635, concentrated largely

during 5 rainy months and to a lesser extent, in the 3 pre-monsoon months. Intensity of

rainfall is also quite high. Rainfall of more than 40mm in an hour is frequent in the

valley and rainfall around 70 mm per hour is also not uncommon. As high as 500mm of

has been recorded at several locations. Overall, meteorologi

conditions favour heavy flooding in the valley. Fig. 3 shows the annual rainfall of the

basin in India.

91

relatively young stage while the South bank tributaries

erent tendency of river Brahmaputra

ws by the side of hills at many places

in Brahmaputra Valley is a recurring phenomenon and has been causing

can be summarized as

The 650 km long Brahmaputra valley in Assam is only

Out of the total width, the river itself

orest covers a few km of the valley width mostly along the

alley occupy much of the high land.

inhabited where cultivation is done mostly in low

and settlement of populace in the

for frequent and damaging floods in the valley.

Area under Brahmaputra basin in North East region

cm to 635, concentrated largely

monsoon months. Intensity of

40mm in an hour is frequent in the

ot uncommon. As high as 500mm of

recorded at several locations. Overall, meteorological

. 3 shows the annual rainfall of the


��

�

Fig. 3�

(c) Topographic conditions: The narrow valley of Assam is surrounded by hills. The

main stem of Brahmaputra (Siang) and most tributaries joining it in the valley have high

gradient in these hills. Whenever there is heavy rainfall in the hills, huge quantities of

rain water comes down as runoff to the valley within a short duration due to steep

gradients. As Brahmaputra and these tributaries have flat gradients in the valley, this

water cannot be carried forward immediately. To accommodate itself, the excess

water swells and spreads out overflowing riverbanks and causing floods.

(d) Earthquake and landslides: The NE region is highly seismic and geologically

unstable. As a consequent of these earthquakes, debris and loose earth from the

landslides roll down are washed away by the mountain streams. These are deposited

in the river beds of the valley thus aggrading it. This results in the reduction of the

carrying capacity of Brahmaputra in the subsequent years after a major earthquake

thereby accentuating floods and erosion problem in the valley.

(e) Encroachment of floodplains: In 1940-41, the population density of Brahmaputra

valley was quite low ranging from 9 to 29 person/sq km in different districts of Assam.

As per present trend, population density is 200 person/sq km in the plain areas of

Assam. It has led to increased pressure on the limited land resource of the valley,

encroachment of floodplains and thereby accentuating the flood problem in the valley.

(f) Embankment Breaches: Undoubtedly, embankments have provided reasonable

protection against floods since their construction. However, many of the embankments

are more than four decades old. Maintenance deficit and subsequent higher levels of

floods combined with river bed aggradations has led to breaches of these

embankments causing floods and inundation in protected areas.

Main causes of Erosion in the Brahmaputra Basin

Similar to floods, erosion is an equally, if not more, serious problem. Erosion causes

permanent loss of land to the valley’s agro-based people, turning them into paupers. A

bank line study of the Brahmaputra River carried out with satellite imagery from 1988

92


��

�

to 2015 reveals that there has been a total erosion of 798 sq km against total

deposition of only 208 sq km during this period. Even this deposited land doesn’t have

immediate value as the same can be utilized for agricultural purpose only after the

formation of the top soil, which generally takes several years. Study done in the Master

Plan of main stem of Brahmaputra also reveals that the average erosion between the

years 1954 to 1969 has been about 80.51 sq km with 6000 families losing their land

annually.

In fact, floods and erosion are interrelated. Floods are intricately linked to causes of erosion whereas erosion leads to floods in many cases. The extent of loss due to erosion in the valley varies from year to year depending on the severity of floods.

However, the main reason for erosion by Brahmaputra is that it is an extremely braided river. The characteristic features of a braided river configuration such as Brahmaputra are a wide channel, unstable and poorly defined banks and shallow water. The watercourse consists of a number of entwined channels, divided by islands, which meet, cross and separate again. During floods, the channels are combined, most of the sand bars get submerged and the river appears to be a wide straight unbroken channel.

The main causes which seem to bring about braiding of the Brahmaputra river are:

a. Steep slopes b. An abundant bed load c. Erodible banks and d. A highly variable discharge.

Results of various studies on Erosion in Brahmaputra

It was concluded in the main stem Master Plan that from 1923 and 1954, erosion has happened in 230 Km reach of the Brahmaputra

Study in the Master Plan concluded that erosion was 1927 sq km and deposition was 334 sq km between

Recent Study of satellite imagery by Board reveals erosion was 739 sq km and deposition was 209 sq km from 1988 to 2016

A Study by IITG shows that erosion from 1970s to 1990 in North Bank is 543.72 km2&South bank is 744.06 km2. Deposition during this period was 30.84 km2 in North Bank and 87.56 km2 south bank

93


��

�

PERIOD WISE EROSION & DEPOSITION FOR BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER

Crops grown in the Brahmaputra Valley are paddy, jute, mustard, pulses, wheat and sugarcane. Paddy and jute are mainly grown and harvested during monsoon period. Out of four types of paddy crops viz. the Ahu, Sali, Bao and Boro, which constitute about 92% of the cropped area, the first two namely Ahu and Sali are generally affected by floods. The maximum area affected due to floods in the Brahmaputra Valley (including Barak) during the period 1953-2011 was approximately 6.05 M.ha (Arunachal Pradesh 2010 - 0.3M.ha, Assam1988 - 3.82 M.ha, Manipur 1987- 0.116 M.ha, Meghalaya 1987 - 0.095 M.ha, Mizoram 1993 - 0.541 M.ha, Nagaland 1993 - 0.009 M.ha, Tripura 1963 - 0.33 M.ha and Sikkim 2000 -1.17 M.ha)(Source- CWC report November 2012). The flood damage includes crop damage and the permanent loss of land due to erosion. A number of lives are also lost during each flood.

The flood and river management measures adopted so far in the valley are area specific and mostly of short term structural measures such as construction of embankments, permeable and impermeable spurs, revetments etc. The poor maintenance of the flood management structures generally causes unexpected miseries to the people in case of their failure. The efficacy of these measures especially in the river system of Brahmaputra, which is highly aggrading/ degrading in different reaches, is also debatable. As such, there is a need for constructing storage reservoirs in combination with other structural/ non-structural measures after studying the river behavior using scientific tools.

For management of floods, erosion control and improvement of drainage congestion, Brahmaputra Board has prepared Master Plans of the Brahmaputra main stem and its 39 tributaries and for Majuli Island. There is also a need to implement the various recommendations made in the Master Plans of Brahmaputra sub-basin prepared by Brahmaputra Board. The regional Task Force “B” for flood management in N.E. Region has also submitted its report to the MoWR, RD&GR, which should be taken into consideration for early implementation in a time bound manner.

1.1.2 Barak Valley

The river Barak is a part of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna system and is the second largest river of the N.E. Region having eight major tributaries. It originates from a hill east of Mouthana at an elevation of about 2840 m in the southern slopes of Nagaland/Manipur. The Barail, Patkai and Lushai hills bound the sub-basin on its three sides. Total catchment area of the Barak sub-basin up to Indo-Bangladesh border is 41,704 sq km out of which 751 sq km lies in Myanmar. The annual flow from Indian catchment is 29.6 BCM at Badarpurghat. The length of the river from its source up-to Bhanga in Karimganj district is 532 km after which the Barak bifurcates into two

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

� ��

��

��

� ��

��

94


��

�

branches known as the Surma and the Kushiara. These two branches enter Bangladesh and again join to form a single river channel and flow up to Bhairab Bazar where it meets with Meghna in Bangladesh.

The river Barak is joined by a number of hill streams on both its banks. Flood occurs frequently in this valley causing extensive damage to lives and properties. In order to manage the problem of flood, erosion and drainage congestion, various measures have been taken from time to time by way of construction of embankments, bank protection and drainage improvement works etc. These measures have provided adequate protection to the people of the valley against low and medium floods. However, in case of high floods, embankments are not able to withstand heavy pressure, consequently number of breaches occur which cause devastating floods in the valley. In order to deal with the problems of flood, bank erosion and drainage congestion, the Brahmaputra Board has prepared Master Plans for the Barak sub-basin and Dhaleswari, one of the major tributaries of Barak.

1.1.3 Rivers of Tripura

There are ten important rivers in Tripura, namely Longai, Juri, Deo, Manu, Dhalai,

Khowai, Haroa, Gumti, Muhuri and Fenni. These rivers causing frequent flood in the

State. Based on investigation and data collected from state Government and various

other Central Agencies, the Brahmaputra Board has prepared Master Plans for all

these rivers and these have been approved by the Central Government. The Master

Plans envisage various structural and non-structural measures to tackle flood, erosion

and drainage congestion problems. The Feni flows through the “No man’s land” of

Indo-Bangla border and its right bank falls in India. The Master Plan of Feni River is

taken up for survey and investigation preparation. Feni river, being the International

95


��

�

Boundary, there are some difficulties in carrying out ‘Survey & Investigation’ works on

account of which preparation of Master Plan is time-consuming.

��

Rivers System of Tripura

1.1.4 Rivers of Meghalaya

MoWR, RD&GR through Office Memorandum No. 19/2/2010-B&B/3563-3580 dated 3rd

September 2010 constituted a ‘Joint Team’ under the Chairmanship of Chief Engineer

(P&D) (now Chief Engineer-I), Brahmaputra Board in matter related to Integrated

Water Resources Development in the State of Meghalaya. The ‘Joint Committee’

identified 18 rivers of Meghalaya for preparation of Master Plans. Master Plans of 6

rivers out of these have already been approved by Govt of India. Master Plan of 3 sub-

basins formulated by the Brahmaputra Board are in various stages of approval. Out of

the remaining 9 Master Plans, draft Master Plans of Ganol, Waikhyrwi, Umtru and

Umsohryngkew were completed. However, these are under modification as per

suggestion of MoWR,RD&GR.

��

Rivers of Meghalaya draining to Bangladesh

96


��

�

1.1.5 Rivers of Sikkim and West Bengal draining into Brahmaputra River

Basin

Teesta, Jaldhaka, Torsa and Sankosh-Raidak are four river systems of Sikkim and

West Bengal that outfall into river Brahmaputra. Master Plans for all the four sub-

basins have been formulated. These four Master Plans have been approved by Board

and were submitted for approval of Government of India after compliance of

observations of MoWR, RD&GR.

1.1.6 Imphal River in Manipur

The Imphal River emerges in the highlands to the west of Kangpokpi and flows

towards the south. Brahmaputra Board is in the process for formulation of a Master

Plan of Imphal River.

1.2 Establishment of Brahmaputra Board and its Functions

The Brahmaputra Board, an autonomous statutory body, was set up under an Act of

Parliament called the ‘Brahmaputra Board Act, (Act 46 of 1980)’ under the then

Ministry of Irrigation (now Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga

Rejuvenation). The jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board includes both the Brahmaputra

and Barak Valleys and covers all the States of the North Eastern Region including

Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling under Brahmaputra basin. The Board consists

of 21 Members under the Chairman, Brahmaputra Board (4 full time Members and 17

part time Members), List of Members of the Board appointed under clause (A), (B), (C),

(D) & (E) of sub-section (3) of section (4) is at Annexure-I

Since creation of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and

inclusion of Sikkim and part of West Bengal falling in Brahmaputra Basin within the

jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board, the Secretary of DoNER; the Secretary, I&FCD,

Sikkim; the Secretary, Irrigation and Waterways Department, West Bengal are included

as Special Invitees in Board meetings along with the Chief Engineer (B&BB), CWC,

Shillong and Adviser (NE), NITI Aayog (former Planning Commission).

The Board started functioning with its Headquarters at Guwahati from 11.01.1982. As

per sub-section (2) of section (3) of the Brahmaputra Board Rules, 1981 Board has

established a Liaison Office at New Delhi.

A High Powered Review Board to oversee the work of the Brahmaputra Board was

constituted with the Union Minister of Water Resources as the Chairman. List of

Members of the High Powered Review Board appointed by the Government of India

97


��

�

vide Resolution No. 2(17)/80/FC/460 dated 19.03.1982 and as amended vide

Resolution No.23/8/925-ER dated 01.10.1992 is at Annexure-II.

1.2.1 Functions of the Brahmaputra Board

The main functions of Brahmaputra Board stipulated in the Act are –

(a) Carry out surveys and investigations in the Brahmaputra Valley (within its jurisdiction)

and prepare Master Plans for the control of floods and bank erosion and improvement

of drainage in the Brahmaputra Valley. The Board shall have regard to the

development and utilization of water resources of the Brahmaputra Valley for irrigation,

hydro power, navigation and other beneficial purposes and shall, as far as possible,

indicate in such plan the works and other measures which may be undertaken for such

development;

The Master Plan shall be submitted to the Central Government as soon as may be

after it has been prepared or, as the case may be revised and the Central Government

shall, after consultation with the State Governments concerned, approve the same

subject to such modifications as it may deem fit.

(b) Formulation of programme, in consultation with State Government(s), for construction /

implementation, in phases, of dams and other projects identified in the Master Plans,

approved by Government of India;

(c) Preparation of Detailed Project Reports and estimates including apportionment of cost

among States in respect of the dams and other projects;

(d) Finalization of standards and specifications for construction, operation and

maintenance of such dams and other projects and;

(e) Construction, operation and maintenance of Multipurpose and other Water Resources

Projects, identified in the Master Plans, on approval of Government of India;

(f) Perform any other function which may be prescribed for the proper implementation of

this Act.

(g) Perform such other functions as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to the

functions specified in section 12 or in clauses (a) to (d), or prescribed under clause (e),

of this sub-section.

1.3 Meeting of High Powered Review Board

9th Meeting of ‘High Powered Review Board’ of Brahmaputra Board was held on

30.12.2017 at Kaziranga, Assam

98


��

�

1.4 Meetings of Brahmaputra Board

3(three) Board meetings were held during the financial year. The 63rd Special meeting

of Brahmaputra Board was held on 11th April 2017 at H. Q. of Brahmaputra Board,

Basistha, Guwahati to discuss the Proposal of Restructuring of Brahmaputra Board

where all the Members representing the States under its jurisdiction participated. The

64thmeeting was held on 29th June 2017 at H. Q. of Brahmaputra Board, Basistha,

Guwahati with normal agenda of functioning of the Board. The 65th meeting was

convened on 26th December 2017 at H. Q. of Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati

which was adjourned for want of quorum and the adjourned meeting of Brahmaputra

Board was held on 27th March 2018 at Brahmaputra Board Complex, Basistha,

Guwahati-29.

1.5 Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board

2(two) meetings 58th & 59th of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board were held

during the year on 21.6.2017 (58th) and 26.12.2017 (59th).

1.6 Meetings of Advisory Committee of NEHARI

1st Meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI was held on 06.10.2017 under the

Chairmanship of Chairman, Brahmaputra Board at Brahmaputra Board Complex,

Basistha, Guwahati-29.

1.7 Organizational Set-up of Brahmaputra Board

A chart showing the existing organizational set up of the Board is given at Annexure-III.��

99

��


��

�

��

��

��!"#

��

-�$

��JU

RIS

DIC

TIO

N O

F B

RA

HM

AP

UT

RA

BO

AR

D�� !�!��"� �##��

��

�$� !��%�&��!�'��(��

�)��*+,�+� "�

-��$��(. �"��$. �.� "�

/� 0��(�/��! �*!�

1��$��(��

100


��

�

%��&��'�(��)*��+)�� ,��(��-�!.)�� /0��(1��2#��-�!(�3�� 4)�$�BANK PITCHING WORKS BY GEOBAGS- PROTECTION OF MASALABARI, INTERNATIONAL BOARDER (Dhubri, Assam)

5�*��6*��,��7��-��8�&9:��+�� 4)�$�RETIREMENT BUND - PROTECTION OF MANKACHAR, KALAIR-ALGA SCHEME

101


��

�

��;;��<=;>�� !�?@�"��#�$%&��'�63rdSpecial meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 11th April, 2017 at Guwahati

��@=A;<A<=;>��BC��6�C��(�(�#-��D��(��(��$�� 1�� .E��

��1�� &��'�(��9F9F*��*��G��1*�&*�+*�� H�I�)J��K�I��I�!LM��;�1��N��

D��ORelease of Study Report 1 D model for ‘Beta-Test’ on by IIT-Guwahati at Kaziranga by

Hon’ble Union Minister of WR,RD&GR on 30.12.2017

102


��

�

��(�)��*��+�#��+�,�!�-��*�.��2<PA=@A<=;Q3EXECUTION OF JENGRAI DDS, Majuli (24.03.2018)

��(�)��*��+�#��+�,�!�-��*�.��EXECUTION OF JEGRAI DDS, Majuli

103


��

�

��<RA=?A<=;>�� /0�� !�12�"��'�64th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 29.06.2017 at HQ of Brahmaputra Board

��<?A;<A<=;>�� !�13�"��'� 4�,56 �765th Meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 26.12.2017(adjourned)

104


��

�

��8�"��9��9�+"�+"��:�� ;��<�=��2;?A=@A<=;Q3�Laying of RCC Porcupines at Majuli Island (16.03.2018)

�

*��">��4��9��7��<QA=<A<=;Q��9�+"�+"��:�� ;��,�� Casting of RCC Porcupine at Neematighat (Jorhat) on 28.02.2018

105


��

�

��?@ABBAC?B@�� 8��9�� 5��9��D�&��+E�%��1st Official Language Conference at Guwahati organized by Brahmaputra Board on

07.11.2017

+�� F��+G��C?B@��H8>��+�Opening ceremony of Vigilance awareness week 2017

106


��

�

��C��6�<=;>&;Q�� N��S��K��+��&<�Spur No. 2 completed during 2017-18 at Majuli

107


��

�

Chapter – II

General Review

2.1 Administration and Organization

�� A High Powered Review Board to oversee the work of the Brahmaputra Board was constituted with the Union Minister of Water Resources as the Chairman, Chief Minister of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura and Union Minister / Ministers of State for Finance, Transport, Power, Agriculture, Water Resources,RD&GR, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR, Chairman, Central Water Commission as Members and Chairman, Brahmaputra Board as the Member-Secretary. Member (RM), CWC is a permanent invitee.

Brahmaputra Board: The Brahmaputra Board was constituted in 1980 by an Act of Parliament Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980 (No. 46 of 1980). The Board consists of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, General Manager as full time Member, Financial Adviser Ex-officio member and 17 part time Members representing 7 States of the North Eastern Region, North Eastern Council, concerned Ministries of Government of India namely Water Resources, Finance, Agriculture, Power, Surface Transport and Organisations of Government of India, namely Central Water Commission, Central Electricity Authority, India Meteorological Department and Geological Survey of India.

��A Standing Committee is also constituted by Government of India with Chairman/Vice-Chairman as Chairman and Member (RM), Central Water Commission, Secretary Water Resources, Government of Assam, Financial Adviser, Brahmaputra Board as Member and General Manager, Brahmaputra Board as Member Convener to examine the Annual Action Plan / Budget Allocation, decide priority of works and exercise the financial power and delegate financial powers.

2.2 Finance, Accounts and Audit

Brahmaputra Board is provided funds under ‘grants-in-aid’ by the Government of India for its works and establishment expenditure. Brahmaputra Board has a Financial Adviser to render advice on all matters relating to finance, maintenance of accounts and to conduct internal audits of Brahmaputra Board. The Financial Adviser is assisted by ‘Finance Wing’ consisting of a Deputy Financial Adviser, Senior Accounts Officer, Accounts Officers and other supporting staff to assist him in these works. Each field Division is provided with a Divisional Accountant/ Junior Accountant to maintain proper accounts of field works and advise the Executive Engineers in account matters. The General Manager shall also exercise the powers and duties as hereinafter prescribed under Rule 16 in the matters pertaining to budget and allocation or re-appropriation of grants. The fund allocations to the Divisions and their expenditure are maintained by the Finance Wing on monthly/quarterly / annual basis.

108


��

�

2.3 Review in progress of works during 2017-18

2.3.1 Survey& Investigation and preparation / updating of Master Plan

a) 5(five) Master Plans of Jaldhaka, Tangani, Simsang, Torsa and Teesta were

submitted to concerned State Governments for views / comments after final

modification. The comments received from State Governments as received have

been attended and appended. Master Plan of Jaldhaka was approved in 64th

meeting of Brahmaputra Board and submitted to Ministry for approval of

Government of India. Master Plans of Tangani, Simsang, Torsa and Teesta were

approved in 65th meeting of Brahmaputra Board and were under process to submit

to the Ministry. It was proposed to modify all the draft Master Plans completed by

Brahmaputra Board in the similar lines.

b) Preparation of new Master Plans will be taken up on completion of modification of draft master plans already prepared.

2.3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS):

Preparation DPR of Depota DDS was cleared by CWC during 2017-18. DPR of

Amjur, Dharmanagar and Demow DDSs were under compliance of observation of

CWC. The 65th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to obtain the

required NOC as per condition of Brahmaputra Board Act 1980 from State

Governments before processing for clearance of DPR and subsequent

implementation. Accordingly Water Resources Department, Assam was requested

to issue NOC.

2.3.3 Survey & Investigation and preparation of DPR of Multipurpose Projects including Mini-Micro Projects

a) Kulsi MP Project and Noa-Dehing Dam Project::All technical chapters of both DPRs cleared by CWC & CEA. The DPR of Noa-Dihing Project was included in Agenda of TAC of MoWR, RD&GR held on 12.03.2018, but was not approved by the TAC due to non finalization of implementing agency. The 65th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to request the State Government of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to identify the implementing Agency and source of funding before placing the same in the Technical Advisory Committee TAC) of Ministry for techno-economic clearance of the project.

b) Simsang (Someswari) Dam Project and Jiadhal Dam Project:: Hydrological data collection continued. Topographical survey, geological investigation and construction material survey are in progress. The 65th meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to complete the remaining Survey & Investigation (S&I) works and DPR preparation through WAPCOS.

c) Killing Dam Project: Hydrological data collection continued. Layout prepared and submitted to CWC for finalization. Observations received from CWC were being attended. Infrastructural development, topographical survey, geological investigation and construction material survey were in progress. In the 65th

meeting of Board held on 27.03.2018 decided to hand over the project to NEEPCO for remaining S&I works and DPR preparation and subsequent implementation.

109


��

�

2.3.4 Feasibility studies for channelization of river Brahmaputra- Mathematical model studies etc.

IIT, Guwahati was entrusted to carry out Mathematical Model Study of River Brahmaputra with emphasis on climate change to understand the river dynamics through a MoU. 1 D study report “Beta-Test” was released during 9thmeeting of HPRB held on 30.12.2017 at Kaziranga, Assam by Hon’ble Union Minister of Water Resources.

2.3.5 Execution of Drainage Development Scheme (DDS):

a) Barbhag DDS: The works of construction of embankment & re-sectioning of channel were completed under revised DPR of Rs. 14.80 crore. Construction of sluice regulator and its associated works were continued. Due to uncontrolled release of ground water in the foundation excavation, a part of the foundation has been modified replacing the RCC cutoff walls by sheet piles during the year. Considering the non-workability condition during monsoon, it was decided to resume the work after the monsoon.

b) Amjur DDS: Revised DPR for Rs. 62.28 crore was under appraisal of CWC. On receipt of techno-economic clearance from CWC, construction of sluice would be taken up. 33.50% of works was completed.

c) Jengrai DDS: Revised estimate for Rs. 523.24 lakh was cleared by CWC. Construction of sluice of Jengrai DDS was in progress and almost 65% of sluice work was completed.

d) Jakaichuk DDS: Works envisaged under the scheme almost completed.

2.3.6 New Drainage Development Scheme proposed to be taken up for execution 2017-18 to 2019-20

Following DDSs were included in the approved Planned Scheme of MoWR,RD&GR “River Basin Management” for continuation of Brahmaputra Board during the period 2017-18 to 2019-20-

Demow, Pola, Dharmanagar, Pota Kalong, Larsing, Nelli and Kalamanijani DDS.

2.3.7 North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI):

�

This institute was established under Brahmaputra Board at Rudreswar, North Guwahati as per clause 7 of Assam Accord, and operationalized during 1996. The main functions of NEHARI are material testing, carrying out Hydraulic model studies etc. Facilities such as Hydraulic Laboratory with model trays and flumes and Laboratories for testing soil, concrete, other construction materials and foundation rock exist in the institute. An Advisory Committee of NEHARI was constituted under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Brahmaputra Board with members from CWPRS, CSMRS, CGWB, IITG, WAPCOS, NERIWALAM& NWA-Pune to govern the functions of NEHARI. 1st meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI was held on 06.10.2017. Board also signed a MoU with NERIWALAM to utilize the infrastructures of NEHARI for organizing training by NERIWALAM.

110


��

�

2.3.8 Flood Control & Anti erosion works

a) Protection of Majuli Island from floods and erosion works

Continuing the protection works of Majuli Island under Phase –II &III, expenditure

of Rs.129.08 crore has been incurred up to March 2018with Rs. 8.59 crore during

2017-18. Works envisaged under Phase-II&II was completed within the financial

year. With the implementation of works under various phases, the land mass of

Majuli Island has increased from 502.21 sq km to 524.29 sq km from the year

2004 to 2016 as per evidence drawn from satellite imagery data. Thus, 22.08

sqkm of land was successfully reclaimed by Brahmaputra Board in Majuli island.

b) Restoration of Dibang and Lohit Rivers to their original courses at Dhola-Hatighuli

(Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dholla-Hatighuli Phase-IV)

Work was completed in March 2016 with an expenditure of Rs.56.59 crore. Only

maintenance continued.11villages under Doomduma Revenue Circle in an area of

about 1500 ha was secured from floods from the year 2004 onwards.

c) Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses at Dhola-Hatighuli,

Phase-V - Conversion of the existing tie bund across the spill channel of river

Dibang in to a full-fledged embankment at Bahbari and construction of new

embankment -Part-A of Phase – V:

DPR for this work has been prepared as per recommendation of TAC-(BB) and

was under appraisal of CWC.

d) Protection of Balat Village in Meghalaya on River Umngi.

Part –I of scheme amounting Rs. 5.63 crore was taken up for implementation

within the administrative approval and completed in January 2016.

DPR for part -II work for Rs. 12.87 crore prepared as per recommendation of TAC-

(BB) was in the final stage of clearance by CWC, Shillong Office.

e) Anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, Kalair-alga International Border

area from erosion of river Brahmaputra, Assam.

The area was subjected to severe erosion of river Brahmaputra threatening

the existing IBB link road, border fencing, and border road and adjoining vast

area of Hatsingimari town. Original scheme of Rs 23.79 crore was modified

due to ban on extraction of boulder by Hon’ble High Court of Meghalaya for

Rs. 20.25 crore substituting boulders by Geobag. Status of implementation at

the of the year was as under-

111


��

�

(i) Construction of retirement bund to plug the breach on Indo-Bangla Border

(IBB) Link Road – Completed on 02.08.2017

(ii) Construction of balance work of retirement bund on IBB Road –Commenced

on 12.02.2018 and 65.37%progress achieved

(iii) Bank revetment with geo-bags – Out of three groups, work ordered for one

group and commenced from 10.03.2018 and 33.71% progress achieved. For

the remaining two groups tender processed

f) Anti-erosion measure in Masalabari area near International Border in Assam -

Poor response of tenderer led for repeated retendering for implementation for

which commencement of execution was delayed. The status at the of the year

was:

(i) Supplying and laying of RCC porcupine screens- Work commenced on

16.02.2018 and 20.60% progress achieved

(ii) Bank revetment works - 54.26% completed

g) Anti-erosion measures for bank protection of Bhajaner Cherra, Nishiganj area

under Cooch Behar Block No. II along the left bank of River Mansai in Cooch

Behar District, West Bengal

(i) Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction was accorded.

h) Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area on the Right Bank of River Mansai in

Cooch Behar District, West Bengal.

(i) Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction was accorded.

2.3.9 Raised Platform

55% of progress was achieved during 2017-18 with overall 91.24% progress in

construction of raised platform at Satrakanara area in Barpeta District, Assam.

NDMA was requested to keep the Brahmaputra Board in the loop for assisting

NDMA for implementation of such schemes in North Eastern Region.

112

��


��

�

Chapter- III

Review of progress in preparation of Master Plan; Survey and Investigation; execution, maintenance and operation of multipurpose dams and other works; drawing up of standards and specifications for construction, operation and maintenance of dams; phased programme for construction by State Governments of all dams and other projects/ schemes incorporated in Master Plan.

3.1 Progress of Survey and Investigation and Preparation of Master Plans, Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for Drainage Development Schemes and DPRs of Multi-Purpose Projects

3.1.1 Preparation of Master Plans

The Brahmaputra Board had taken up preparation of Master Plans of the main stem

of the Brahmaputra and Barak along with 68 major tributaries of Brahmaputra,

including Majuli Island, River Dhaleswari and rivers of Meghalaya, Manipur and

Tripura in three Parts.

Part River Number Status

Part-I Main stem Brahmaputra River

1 Approved by the Government of India

Part-II Master Plan on Barak River and its tributaries except Dhaleswari

1 Approved by the Government of India

Part-III Master Plan on tributaries of the Brahmaputra and rivers of Tripura including Majuli Island and Dhaleswari

68 o Approved by the Government of India-47

Master Planso Submitted to MoWR,RD&GR for approval

of the Government of India(GoI). Further observations of the Ministry were compiledby Board and approved by 64th and 65th

Adjourned meeting of Board -5 Master Plans

o Submitted to MoWR,RD&GR for approval of the GoI. Further observations of the Ministry were under compliance - 3 Master plans

o Draft Master Plan completed. To be modified further on the lines of latest suggestions of MoWR,RD&GR -5 Master Plans

o New basins identified for preparation of Master Plans- 8 Sub-basins

Total 70

113


��

�

During the year 2017-18

Master Plans of Jaldhaka, Tangani, Simsang, Torsa and Teesta were completed and approved by 64th and 65thMeeting of Brahmaputra Board to submit to the Ministry of WR,RD&GR for approval of Government of India. Master Plans of Kynshi, Umngot and Sankosh-Raidak were under modification.

As these 8 Master Plans were on priority no new Master Plans were finalized by Board during 2017-18.

3.1.2 Current Assignment for Preparation of Master Plans:

The following rivers of Meghalaya were identified for preparation of Master Plans –

1. Waikhyrwi

2. Umtrew

3. Ganol

4. Bugi

5. Dareng

6. Umsohryngkew

7. Umiew

8. Myntdu

9. Lubha

Master Plans of Imphal River, Feni River, Kolodyne and Tuichang were identified for preparation of Master Plans. Preparation of new Master Plan was proposed to be taken up on completion of modification of draft master plans already prepared.

A pictogram of the status of Master Plan is given at Annexure – VIII

3.2 Drainage Development Schemes (DDS)

In the approved Master Plans prepared by Brahmaputra Board 41 drainage congested areas were identified for preparation of detailed project report (DPR).

3.2.1 Completed Drainage Development Schemes:

• Harang Drainage Development Scheme

The scheme with estimated cost of Rs. 30.49 crore is located in Barak Valley on the border of Bangladesh near Badarpur with expenditure of Rs. 33.90 crore and completed during March, 2011and was handed over to WRD, Assam. It benefits 11850 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in Barak Valley, Assam for agriculture.

• East of Barpeta Drainage Development Scheme

The revised estimate for Rs. 2.96 crore was taken up for execution in March, 2009 and completed in June, 2011 with the expenditure of Rs. 2.67 crore. The scheme has already been handed over to WRD, Assam. It benefits 2852 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in Barpeta District for agriculture.

114


��

�

3.2.2 Under Execution:

• Jakaichuk Drainage Development Scheme

The scheme was under execution by Brahmaputra Board since 2008.Works envisaged under the approved estimate completed. The scheme would accrue benefits to an area of2308 ha for agriculture.

• Barbhag Drainage Development Scheme

Brahmaputra Board took up the execution of Borbhag Drainage Development Scheme during the year 2006. Two components of the work - (1) Raising and strengthening of embankment and (2) Re-sectioning of channel have already been completed in March 2012. The DPR was revised to Rs. 14.80 crore incorporating revised design of sluice. The work of remaining part of the scheme construction of the sluice was in progress and 24.94% progress was achieved up to March, 2018with an overall expenditure of Rs 10.40 crore. Due to uncontrolled and unmanageable release of ground water, the design of foundation of the sluice for the remaining part was modified substituting cut-off walls by Sheet Piles for which progress suffered during the year. On completion of the scheme, an area of 4000 ha of chronically drainage congested areas in Nalbari District of Assam will be benefited for agriculture.

• Amjur Drainage Development Scheme

Techno-economic clearance of the scheme for an amount of Rs. 14.15 crore was received in January, 2006. The execution of Amjur DDS was taken up in the year 2006-07. Out of the two components i.e. sluice regulator and embankment, the work for ‘Raising and Strengthening’ of existing embankment was taken up first. The design of sluice was entrusted to CWC and the revised estimate as per approved design is under appraisal of CWC. The scheme will benefit an area of 7200 ha of drainage congested areas in Cachar District, Assam for agriculture.

• Jengrai Drainage Development Scheme

Techno-economic clearance of the scheme for an amount of Rs. 1.49 crore was accorded in 2006. The scheme was taken up by Brahmaputra Board in 2006-07. Out of the two components i.e. sluice regulator and embankment, the work for ‘Raising and Strengthening’ of existing embankment was taken up first and completed. The DPR of the scheme was revised as per actual design of sluice for Rs. 5.23 crore. The overall physical progress of work under Jengrai DDS was 65% and during the year was 35% and expenditure during the year was Rs. 1.56 crore. The work was targeted to be completed by March 2019.On completion of the scheme, an area of 1400 ha would be benefited from drainage congestion.

• Demow Drainage Development Scheme

On accord of techno-economic clearance by CWC, the DPR of Demow Drainage Development Scheme was submitted to Government of Assam for implementation. However, Government of Assam requested Brahmaputra Board to take up the execution of the scheme. The detailed design and construction drawing of the sluice regulator has been done by Brahmaputra Board and the cost estimate of the scheme has been updated for Rs. 22.25 crore which was under techno-economic appraisal. The 65th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 27thMarch 2018 decided that further processing of clearance of DPR will be taken up only on receipt of complete NOC from State Government.

115


��

�

� The brief status in respect of 41 drainage congested areas is given below-

Sl. No.

Name of Drainage Scheme

Tributary / Sub-basin Basin

Area affected (sq.km)

State Status (As on 31.03.2018)

I) Schemes cleared by CWC

1 Harang Barak Barak 242

Assam

Execution completed and handed over to WRD, Government of Assam

2 East of Barpeta

Beki-Manas Aie.

Brahmaputra 180

3 Borbhag Pagladiya Brahmaputra 56 Scheme is under execution

4 Amjur Barak Barak 52.5 Revised DPR under techno-economic appraisal.

5 Jengrai Subansiri Brahmaputra 18 Scheme is under execution

6 Jakaichuk Jhanji Brahmaputra 100

7 Kailashahar Manu Manu-deo 18 Tripura Execution suspended due to inability of State Government to provide requisite land

8 Singla Barak Barak 322 Assam

9 Rudrasagar Gumti Gumti 22 Tripura Handed over to State Government of Tripura for execution

10 Demow Disang Brahmaputra 226 Assam Handed over to Govt. of Assam for execution. However, as requested by state included in work programme of XII plan. Working DPR was sent to CWC for techno-economic clearance. IIT Guwahati was requested forconsultancy of detailed design of sluice regulator. However, this will be pursued only after receipt of Mandatory requirement from State.

11 Kalamonijan Kopili (Jugijan & Lankajan)

Brahmaputra 100 Assam DPR Techno-economically cleared. Assam Govt .was requested to issue NOC. Initially, WRD, Assamexpressed its desire to execute the project. 65th meeting of Board decided to obtain specific NOC before processing for clearance of DPR. Taken up with state govt.

12 Nelli Kopili Brahmaputra 32 Assam

13 Pola Pola Barak 71 Assam CWC accorded techno-economic clearance. 14 Depota Depota Brahmaputra 28.36 Assam

II) Schemes under compliance of observations of CWC

1 Dharmanagar Juri Juri 20 Tripura Modified DPR submitted to CWC for techno-economic clearance. DPR re-submitted to CWC after compliance of the observation for TEC.

2 Larsing Barak Barak 35 Assam Under modification complying the observations of CWC.

3 Deroi Disang Brahmaputra 194 Assam DPR under preparation and at compilation stage

116


��

�

Sl. No.

Name of Drainage Scheme

Tributary / Sub-basin Basin

Area affected (sq.km)

State Status (As on 31.03.2018)

4 Pota Kolong Kopili-Kolong

Brahmaputra 100 Assam Preparation of DPR is completed & being submitted to CWC

5 Sonai Kopili-Kolong

Brahmaputra 63

Assam

Field office preparing to submit feasibility report

III) Schemes under preparation of DPR / Awaited from Filed Office

1

Laura-Jamira-Sessa

Buridehing Brahmaputra 300

Assam

Scheme is under formulation of Brahmaputra Board. Field office asked to submit DPR

2 Punir Barak Barak 31

Assam

Under process of formulation of

the scheme on the basis of new

field survey and investigation

3 Ghiladhari Ghiladhari Brahmaputra 144

Assam Joint field visit with State Govt.

officials is proposed

4 Tingrai Buridehing Brahmaputra 11 Assam Field office asked to submit the

status

5 Haria-Nanoi Nanoi Brahmaputra NA Assam Scheme is under formulation of

Brahmaputra Board

IV) Schemes under process of deletion

1 Konwarpur Demow Brahmaputra 112 Assam Under process of deletion

2 Badri Barak Barak 33 Assam

3 Mora-

Dikrong

Dikrong Brahmaputra 26 Assam

4 Sukhsagar Gumti Gumti 50 Tripura

5 Mora-

Pichalamukh

Dikrong Brahmaputra 8 Assam

6 Pakania Ranganadi Brahmaputra 16 Assam

7 Namdang Dikhow Brahmaputra 10 Assam

8 Sisapathar Dikrong Brahmaputra 12 Assam

9 Gelabil Bhogdoi Brahmaputra 5 Assam

10 West of

Barpeta

Beki-

Manas-Aie

Brahmaputra 23 Assam

11 Ghagra Barak Barak 65 Assam

12 Bherekibeel Maridhal Brahmaputra Assam

13 Khatra Barnadi Brahmaputra 15 Assam

14 Batha Nanoi Brahmaputra 40 Assam

V) Schemes already deleted

1 Joysagar Kopili-

Kalong

Brahmaputra 55 Assam Dropped on approval of Board in 53rd meeting of BB2 Rangsai Jinjiram Brahmaputra 147 Assam

3 Sessa Puthimari Brahmaputra 59 Assam

117


��

�

3.2.3 Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR)s for Drainage Development Schemes:

During the year, 2017-18 the achievements made by Board in respect of preparation of Drainage Development Schemes are as under:-

DPRs of Depota, Dharmanagar, Pota Kolong and Larsing DDSs were under

appraisal of CWC. Observations of CWC were attended. Depota DDS was cleared

by CWC.

A pictogram of the status of Drainage Development Scheme is given at

Annexure- IX.

3.3 ‘Survey and Investigation’ of Water Resources Projects

'Survey & Investigation' and Preparation of Detailed Project Reports

Brahmaputra Board took up 'Survey & Investigation' of 14 Multipurpose Projects in

Brahmaputra and Barak Basin and in the south flowing rivers of Meghalaya.

3.3.1 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) Completed

After 'Survey & Investigation' and completion of preparation of Detail Project Reports (DPRs) following projects were under commissioning by various Agencies –

Sl.No Project Implementing Agency/Organization/Government

1 Siang Dam Project (3 dams)

Handed over to NHPC during the year 2000. NHPC informed that Siang Lower was handed over to M/s Jai Prakash Associates Ltd. on 31.03.2009. Siang Middle to M/s Reliance Energy Ltd. (REL) and Siang Upper, was allocated to M/s NHPC by Government of Arunachal Pradesh in February 2009 for preparation of PFR. Further details on the progress of commissioning of these projects have not been received

2 Subansiri Dam Project (3 dams)

Handed over to NHPC during the year 2000. As stated by NHPC the Lower Subansiri is targeted for completion by 2017. Subansiri Middle and Subansiri Upper were handed over to M/s Jindal Power Ltd. on 04.02.2011. Further details on progress of commissioning of these projects have not been received

3 Tipaimukh Dam Project

Handed over to NEEPCO and subsequently handed over to NHPC from NEEPCO

4 Pagladiya Dam Project

The work of Pagladiya Dam Project under execution byBrahmaputra Board has been abandoned due to non-completion of zirat survey by Government of Assam

5 Bairabi Dam Project

Handed to Government of Mizoram, who allotted the work of execution for Bairabi Dam Project to M/s Sikaria Power Ltd., Kolkata on 10.08.2012. It has been intimated by Government of Mizoram that Bairabi Dam Project will be completed in seven years.

118


��

�

3.3.2 Partially Completed Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)

The following four Water Resources Projects located in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya after partial completion of 'Survey & Investigation' by Brahmaputra Board were handed over to other Agency / State Government for completion of the balance Survey & Investigation works and subsequent commissioning.

Sl. No. Name of Project Implementing Agency

1. Dibang Dam project National Hydroelectric Power Corporation

2. Lohit Dam Project (On completion of 'Survey & Investigation')

Government of Arunachal Pradesh

3. Kynshi Stage-I Dam project Government of Meghalaya

4. Kynshi Stage-II Dam project Government of Meghalaya

3.3.3 All technical chapters of the Detailed Project Reports of following 2 (two) Projects were cleared by CWC and CEA

Sl.No. Name of Project Location

1. Kulsi Multipurpose Project Assam on border with Meghalaya Declared as National Project2. Noa-Dehing Dam Project Arunachal Pradesh

3.3.4 Projects under ‘Survey & Investigation’ and formulation of Detailed Project Reports

The following five Water Resources Projects were presently under 'Survey & Investigation'/preparation of DPR in Brahmaputra Board-

Sl.No. Name of Project Location

1. Simsang Dam Project Meghalaya

2.. Jiadhal Dam Project Assam on border with Arunachal Pradesh

3. Killing Dam Project Assam Meghalaya border

• Kulsi Multipurpose Project

The project site is located about 1.5 Km downstream of Ukium, a border village of Assam and Meghalaya. Brahmaputra Board took up the survey and investigation work of Kulsi M.P. project in the year 1997. The installed capacity of the project is estimated as 55 M.W. with a gross command area of about 26000 ha. This project has been declared as a ‘National Project’ by Government of India. All chapters of the DPR was cleared by CEA & CWC. The Assam Government was requested to take over the project for implementation.

• Noa-Dehing Dam Project

The Project site is located about 4 Km upstream of Miao Town in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The investigation of this project was started in December, 1996. The installed capacity of the project is estimated at 72 MW. This project also

119


��

�

declared as a ‘National Project’. All chapters of the DPR was cleared by CEA & CWC.The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh was requested to take over the project for implementation.

• Simsang (Someswari) Multipurpose project

The project is located on the Simsang river with the dam site at Rongkhandi near Nangwalbibra Township under East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. The survey and investigation work of this project was taken up during the year 1997. The tentative installed capacity of this project is estimated as 65 MW.

� Present status-

o Topographical survey mostly completed

o Pre-feasibility report prepared

o Geological investigation in progress - 26 bore holes completed in dam area

o Construction material survey completed

o Two alternate layouts of water conductor system have been proposed by the Board and submitted to the CWC for finalization of one of the alternatives for further investigation.

It was decided to complete the remaining works of Survey & Investigation and DPR

preparation through outsourcing due to acute shortage of manpower in the middle

and higher level of the Engineering cadre in Brahmaputra Board. Accordingly,

decision was taken to entrust the remaining work to WAPCOS.

• Jiadhal Dam Project

Jiadhal Dam project is located about 5 Km upstream of Jiadhalmukh in Assam-

Arunachal Border area. Investigation of this project was taken up in November,

2002. The installed capacity of the project is estimated at 70 MW (tentative). CWC

Design Team has been requested for a field visit to finalize the layout and other

project parameters of the project.

� Present status-

o Topographical survey in progress

o Geological investigation in progress

o Construction materials survey in progress

o EIA& EMP studies are in progress

o Two alternate layouts of the project have been proposed by the Board and

submitted to the CWC for finalization of one of the alternatives.

o It was decided to complete the remaining works of Survey & Investigation and

DPR preparation through outsourcing due to acute shortage of manpower in the

middle and higher level of the Engineering cadre in Brahmaputra Board.

Accordingly, decision taken to entrust the remaining work to WAPCOS.

120


��

�

• Killing Dam Project

The project site is located at Assam-Meghalaya Border on river Killing. Brahmaputra

Board started survey &investigation of this project in November, 2003. The installed

capacity of the project is estimated at 85 MW. The target for completion of the DPR of

this project is 2017-18.

� Present status-

The design team of CWC visited project sites of Killing MP Project on 20th December,

2009 and reviewed the proposed layout. It was suggested by the CWC to carry out

optimization studies based on tentative costs at different dam heights for finalization of

the project parameters. Accordingly, the studies have been carried out and submitted

to CWC for vetting. CWC has broadly agreed to the proposal submitted by the Board

and suggested some additional studies/investigations. The additional

studies/investigations are in progress.

At present, hydrological studies and drilling works for preparation of DPR are in

progress and lay out plan of the project is under finalization.

o It was decided to handover the project to NEEPCO for DPR preparation and

subsequent implementation due to acute shortage of manpower in the middle and

higher level of the Engineering cadre in Brahmaputra Board.

A pictogram of the status is given at Annexure- X.

3.3.4 Survey & Investigation of Mini Hydel Projects

The Brahmaputra Board has taken up the following 3 (three) Mini Hydel projects in

Meghalaya for ‘Survey & Investigation’ and preparation of Detailed Project Reports

(DPRs)-

Sl. Name of Project Status

1 Myntang Mini Hydel Project (20 MW) Survey & Investigation continued

2 Umkhen Stage-I Mini Hydel Project (5 MW) Survey & Investigation discontinued from

May, 2015 3 Umkhen Stage-II Mini Hydel Project (4 MW)

During August, 2012 a team of geologists headed by the Director, Engineering

Geology Division, NER, Shillong visited the dam sites and approved the feasibility of

all the three project sites prima-facie. They have suggested for some more

topographical and river survey works for further studies. Hydrological and Preliminary

Power Potential Studies in respect of these projects were carried out till April 2015.

After April 2015, preparation of DPRs of only Myntang Mini Hydel project continued.

As decided in case of Jiadhal and Simsang, it was also decided to examine DPR

preparation through outsourcing.

121


��

�

3.4 Construction Activities

3.4.1 Pagladiya Dam Project

This project meant for flood moderation to benefit an area of 40000 ha, irrigation to

54,160 ha and incidental power generation of 3 MW, is proposed across Pagladiya

River at Thalkuchi in Baksa District which falls under Bodoland Territorial Autonomous

Districts (BTAD) in Assam. The project envisages construction of 25 m high and 21

km long earth dam with a concrete spillway. The Government of India had sanctioned

the project in January, 2001 at an estimated cost of Rs. 542.90 crore for construction

by Brahmaputra Board.

• Works carried out since 2001

• Pre-construction survey, investigations, studies, design, drawings etc.

• Taking possession of land (956 ha) for Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) purpose

• Construction of project roads, offices, etc.

• Preparation of technical specifications & tender document

• Pre-qualification of contractors for main works

Out of 3238 ha of land required for execution of Pagladiya Dam Project, 956 ha of

land acquired by Government of Assam was made available to Brahmaputra Board.

Due to inability of Government of Assam to acquire the balance 2282 ha of land for

R&R purpose, the work was held up and as per decision of 53rd Meeting of

Brahmaputra Board; all activities were closedw. e. f. 31st May 2013. The Government

of Assam was requested to take over and make necessary arrangement for protection

of 956 ha of land from unauthorized occupation. 26 personnel engaged for watch and

ward of 956 ha of land have been disengaged from 1st June 2013 and no expenditure

incurred by Board since then.

3.4.2 Construction of Raised Platforms

On request from State Government of Assam, Brahmaputra Board has completed

construction of 18 raised platforms at different locations to facilitate logistic support

during flood for humans and livestock. Another raised platform at Satrakanara area in

Barpeta District, Assam was under execution. During 2017-18, 55% of progress was

achieved in execution of the raised platform with overall 91.24% progress upto March

2018.

In the report of performance evaluation study carried out through an independent

agency, it has been advocated to construct more raised platforms for shelter of

marooned people during floods. As per decision of 65thmeeting of Brahmaputra

Board, NDMA was requested to keep the Brahmaputra Board in the loop for assisting

NDMA for implementation of such schemes in North Eastern Region.

The list of places / locations of Raised Platforms constructed by Brahmaputra Board is

as under-

122


��

�

Sl. No

Name No. District Date of Completion

Handing over to State Govt.

1 Bejartari 1 Kamrup(Rural) 25.03.2010 06.06.2011

2 Salmarapam (Toptola) 1 Morigaon 09.04.2011 20.05.2012

3 Garapar 1 Morigaon 09.04.2011 20.05.2012

4 Kapahtoli - 2 Nos 1 Tinsukia

5 Matmora 1 Dhemaji 28.03.2007 12.10.2007

6 Kharubhuj 1 Goalpara

7 3 Raised Platform along L/B of Brahmaputra from Guimara-Nahira area

3 Kamrup (Rural)

2006 16.03.2010

8 Ulubari 1 Morigaon 03.11.2006 20.03.2008

9 Salekpathalighat 1 Majuli Dec’ 2009 31.05.2012

10 Jiakur 1 Kamrup 28.02.2013 09.04.2013

11 Tulsimukh-Kochgaon 1 Nagaon 29.04.2014

12 Atoichuk 1 Majuli August 2013 24.09.2013

13 Dakhinpat 1 Majuli

14 Kharkharijan 1 Majuli

15 Ratanpur Miri 1 Majuli Nov’ 2015

16 Barbalarchar 1 Dhubri Dec’ 2015 20.09.2016

17 Satrakanara

1 Barpeta Work almost

completed

Total 19

3.4.3 North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI)

North Eastern Hydraulic and Allied Research Institute (NEHARI) was established in

the year 1996 under Brahmaputra Board, as a follow up ‘Assam Accord’ inked on 15th

August, 1985 in presence of then, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, late Shri Rajiv

Gandhi. The Institute is situated ina sprawling campus of 44 ha at Rudreswar in North

Guwahati at a distance of 25 km from the main city, far from the madding crowd, on

the hillock in a conducive ambience. The Institute was set up as pioneer laboratory of

North Eastern Region for laboratory testing of soil, rock, concrete and construction

materials for development of water resources and other projects. The Institute has

adequate facility for simulating and understanding river behavior through physical

models.

� Mandate

Undertaking field and laboratory investigations, research and development work of

basic and applied types in 'Geo-mechanics', 'Concrete Technology', 'Soil

Characteristics', 'Construction Materials' and associated issues for development of

hydropower, irrigation and flood control projects.

� Activities

o Hydraulic Physical Model Testing for erosion problem study &river training

o Soil mechanics

o Rock mechanics

o Concrete technology

123


��

�

o Construction material testing

o Geophysical investigations at site

o Sediment/Silt analysis

NEHARI has patronage of Central Soil and Material Research station (CSMRS), New

Delhi and Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune –

Internationally reorganized apex institutes in the field of laboratory testing of soil

construction materials and development of physical and mathematical models in the

field of water resources. Experts/technical hands of NEHARI have initially been

imparted training on the subject by both the above mentioned premier institutes.

During a short span of time, since its inception, NEHARI has successfully completed

laboratory testing of soil and materials during investigation and also during execution

of a number of projects in the water resources development.

Noteworthy among them are Lower Subansiri Hydro-electric Project, Middle Subansiri

Hydro-electric Project, Lower Siang Project, Middle Siang Project, Dibang Dam

Project, Laskar Mintu Project of Meghalaya, Tuirini, Tuipal and Kolodyne H.E. Project

of Mizoram, Dikhu Hydel Project of Nagaland and others. Test reports prepared by

NEHARI have been appreciated by CSMRS.

An Advisory Committee of NEHAR was constituted under the Chairmanship of

Chairman, Brahmaputra Board with members from CWPRS, CSMRS, CGWB, IITG,

WAPCOS, NERIWALAM& NWA-Pune to govern the functions of NEHARI. 1st

meeting of Advisory Committee of NEHARI was held on 06.10.2017. Board also

signed an MoU with NERIWALAM to utilize the infrastructures of NEHARI for

organizing training by NERIWALAM.

3.5 Flood Management and Anti-erosion Schemes

(Implementation of Anti-erosion Measures)

3.5.1 Anti-erosion Measures Completed

Brahmaputra Board has successfully completed the following anti-erosion measures

in Assam Meghalaya and Nagaland –

a. Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dholla Hatghuli (Renamed as Restoration of rivers Dibang

and Lohit to their original courses) – Phase – I, Phase-II, Phase-III and Phase-IV

b. Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion- Immediate measure, Phase-I,

Emergent measures and Phase-II & III

c. Protection of Nagrijuli, Rangia Town, Mukalmua and Barbhag area from floods and

erosion of river Puthimari in Assam

d. Protection of Balat Village from erosion of river Umngi, Meghalaya Part-I.

e. Anti-Erosion measures to protect Kushiabil & Durgajan village in Dimapur of river

Dhansiri(S) in Nagaland

On completion, the above schemes at Sl. No. c. and e. have been handed over to

respective States for routine maintenance.

124


��

�

3.5.2 Implementation of Anti-erosion Measures underway

� Protection of Majuli from floods and erosion

Majuli is the largest inhabited river island in the world. It is situated between latitudes

26º45’N and 27º10’N, and longitudes between 93º40’E and 94º35’E. Majuli has been

the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization since the 16thcentury.

Shrimanta Sankardeva, a pioneer of the medieval-age neo-vaishnavite movement,

preached a monotheist form of Hinduism called as Vaishnavism and established

monasteries and hermitages known as satras. The satras preserve antiques like

weapons, utensils, jewellery and other items of cultural significance. The inhabitants of

Majuli are mostly tribal - predominantly from the Mishing, Deori and Sonowal Kacharis

tribes. Majuli is also famous for pottery.

Majuli Island has constantly been subjected to erosion by the mighty Brahmaputra.

Responsibility for undertaking anti-erosion works for protection of Majuli Island was

given to Brahmaputra Board in the year 1999. Physical activities on the ground started

in the year 2004.

The total area of the land mass of Majuli Main Island was 502.21 sq km in the year

2004. Since the year 2004, with regular implementation of anti-erosion / bank

protection measures by Brahmaputra Board, the total area of Majuli Island has

increased to 524.29 sq km till the year 2016. Works under Phase-II &III were

completed. Works - such as construction of 5 spurs, river bank revetments in 5

locations, closing of breach at Samahia-Ati, supplying &laying of permeable RCC

porcupine screens/spurs/dampeners, construction of 5 raised platforms in low lying

flood vulnerable areas, construction of nose of 2 check bunds, tie bunds at 2 locations

and spur No. 2 had been completed.

� Financial Implication

Expenditure incurred by Brahmaputra Board on undertaking measures for protection

of Majuli Island from floods and erosion since January 2004 under various Phases is

detailed below-

Sl.No.

Description Estimated Cost

(Rs. in crore)

Actual Expenditure (Rs. in crore)

Remarks

1 Immediate Measures (Year 2004-2005)

6.22 6.09 Completed

2 Phase- I (Years 2005-2011)

56.07 52.63 Completed

3 Emergent Measures (Year 2008)

4.99 4.75 Completed

4 Phase-II & Phase-III 115.99 127.48 (March’18)

Completed

Total 183.27 191.76

125


��

�

� Outcome

The following are the major achievements –

o Raising and Strengthening of 96.2 km of Embankment- Flood problem inside the

embankment system curtained. Internal communication system has been improved.

o Prior to implementation of protection measures there was continuous loss of land of

Majuli Island. Since implementation of protection measures by Brahmaputra Board

trend of land loss got reversed. Particulars on net gain of land mass in Majuli Island

are tabulated below –

A new scheme “Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of river

Brahmaputra” has been approved by Government of India for Rs. 233.57 crore.

Ministry of DoNER funded Rs. 207 crore under NLCPR for implementation of the

scheme. Work amounting to Rs. 160.75 crore was allotted in November 2017.The

Hon’ble Union Minister of Water Resources laid Foundation Stone of the scheme on

29thDecember 2017 and 1.39% progress was achieved during the year.

• Avulsion of Brahmaputra at Dhola-Hatighuli (Restoration of Dibang

and Lohit Rivers to their original courses)

Avulsion of left bank of River Lohit occurred in 1989, at confluence of Lohit with

Dibang - near Dhola-Hatighuli located in Dumdooma, Civil Sub-division of Tinsukia

district due to breach in Saikhowa Bund. The scheme “Avulsion of Brahmaputra at

Dhola-Hatighuli (Measures for diversion of River Dibang to its original course) with

ancillary anti-erosion measures” prepared by Government of Assam was approved by

Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India in the Technical Advisory

Committee (TAC) meeting held in May, 2002 and the Brahmaputra Board was

entrusted with the responsibility for execution of the scheme. Total expenditure of Rs

78.46 crore has so far been incurred by Brahmaputra Board on execution of works

envisaged under Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III and Phase-IV as detailed below:

Year Area of Majuli Island

(in sq km) Net Area reclaimed

(in sq km)

2004 502.21 -

2008 506.37 4.16

2011 520.26 13.89

2013 522.73 2.47

2014 523.88 1.15

2016 524.29 0.41

Total land mass gained from 2004 to 2016 22.08

126


��

�

(Rs. in crore)

Sl. No.

Description Estimated Cost

Actual Expenditure

Status

1 Phase-I (January 2003 to July 2004) 10.47 8.87 Completed

2 Phase- II (January 2004 to July 2004) 5.22 4.54 Completed

3 Phase-III(March 2007 to July 2007) 8.47 8.46 Completed

4 Phase-IV (2009-10 to 2015-16) 54.43 56.59 Completed

Total 78.59 78.46

� Outcome

• With construction of 'Tie-Bund', the lands which earlier used to form part of main channel of Dibang River are now completed protected from floods and erosion. The inhabitants of deserted areas have returned back and restarted cultivation in a big way.

• On construction of retirement bund at Hatighuli area on Left bank of Lohit river, 11 villages under Doomduma Revenue Circle in an area of about 1500 ha got protection from floods from 2004 onwards.

Plan Ahead:

Based upon the recommendations of 8thvisit of Standing Committee of Experts DPR of Phase –V was under appraisal of CWC for techno-economic clearance. CWC observed that model studies of works proposed in Phase-V to be carried out. A part of the work proposed under Phase-V for Conversion of the existing tie bund across the spill channel of river Dibang in to a full-fledged embankment at Bahbari and construction of new embankment -Part-A of Phase – V was proposed to implement in 2017-18 separately as per recommendation of TAC-BB was in final stage of techno-economic clearance of CWC.

• Protection of Balat Village in Meghalaya on River Umngi:

Part-I of scheme amounting Rs. 5.63 crore was taken up for implementation and was completed in January 2016. Works envisaged under Phase-I with financial implication of Rs. 4.82 crore were completed.

The DPR for Phase-II works for Rs. 12.87 crore was under final stage of techno-economic clearance of CWC.

• Anti-erosion works for protection of Mankachar, Kalair-Alga International Border area from erosion of river Brahmaputra, Assam-

Mankachar, Kalair-Alga International Border area is located on the south bank of river Brahmaputra in South Salmara, Mankachar District on the westernmost border of Assam. The area is subjected to severe erosion of river Brahmaputra threatening the existing IBB link road, border fencing and border road as well as adjoining vast area of Hatsingimari town. Scheme of Rs 23.79 crore was taken up for implementation.

Original scheme of Rs 23.79 crore was modified due to ban on extraction of boulder by Hon’ble High Court of Meghalaya for Rs. 20.25 crore substituting boulders by Geobag. Status of implementation was as under-

127


��

�

(i) Construction of open portion of retirement bund to plug the breach on Indo-Bangla Border (IBB) Link Road – Completed on 02.08.2017

(ii) Construction of balance work of retirement bund on IBB Road – Commenced on 12.02.2018 and 65.37% progress achieved

(iii) Bank revetment with geo-bags – Out of three groups, work ordered for one group and commenced from 10.03.2018 and 33.71% progress achieved. For the remaining two groups tender processed

• Anti-erosion measure in Masalabari area near International Border in Assam–

Due to poor response of tenderer led for repeated retendering for implementation for which commencement of execution was delayed.

(i) Supplying and laying of RCC porcupine screens- Work commenced on 16.02.2018 and 21% progress achieved

(ii) In the Bank revetment works 54.26% of progress achieved up to March, 2018

• Anti-erosion measures for bank protection of Bhajaner Cherra, Nishiganj area under Cooch Behar Block No. II along the left bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal

(i) The DPR of the scheme modified substituting boulder item by geobag

(ii) Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction was accorded

• Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area on the Right Bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal

(iii) The DPR of the scheme modified substituting boulder item by geobag

(iv) Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction was accorded.

� Anti-erosion Schemes proposed to be executed beyond the XII Five Year Plan i.e. from 2017-18 to 2019-2020

o Protection of Majuli Island from Flood & erosion Phase -II & III-Balance work o Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra

Rs. 233.57 crore o Development of Infrastructures of Brahmaputra Board for carry out the Work of

protection of Majuli Island o Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses Phase-V o Restoration of rivers Dibang and Lohit to their original courses Phase-V -

Conversion of the existing tie bund across the spill channel of river Dibang in to a full-fledged embankment at Bahbari and construction of new embankment -Part-A of Phase - V

o Protection of Balat village from erosion of river Umngi in South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya -Phase-II

o Anti-erosion measures for protection of areas under severe erosion in Kalair Alga of Mankachar in Assam near International Border from erosion of river Brahmaputra:

128


��

�

o Anti-erosion measures for protection of areas under severe erosion in Masalabari area in Assam near International Border from erosion of river Brahmaputra

o Emergent Anti-erosion works (generic schemes)/Renovation & Restoration of water bodies for irrigation

o Anti-Erosion measures for bank protection of Bhajaner Cherra, Nishiganj area under Cooch Behar Block No. II along the left bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal

o Bank protection work at Bhogdebri area on the Right Bank of River Mansai in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal.

o Generic schemes of flood management works

3.6 Monitoring of Schemes under Flood Management Programme of Government of India

The Brahmaputra Board is entrusted with monitoring of scheme under Flood

Management Programme in respect of entire North Eastern Region including Sikkim

and part of West Bengal falling under Brahmaputra Basin since X Plan. Details of

scheme undertaken by Government of India under Flood Management Programme

and monitored by Brahmaputra Board is shown below –

During X Plan

Sl. No.

Name of State Nos of schemes Central Grant released(Rs. in crore)

1 Assam 44 78.8182

2 Arunachal Pradesh 7 16.3755

3 Manipur 4 7.911

4 Mizoram 3 6.1980

5 Tripura 7 12.7635

6 Meghalaya 2 2.635

7 Nagaland 1 3.897

8 Sikkim 3 8.595

9 West Bengal 3 9.01

Total 74 146.2032

� During XI Plan

Sl. No. Name of State Nos of schemes Central Grant released(Rs. in crore)

1 Assam 100 744.901

2 Arunachal Pradesh 21 78.7705

3 Manipur 22 65.0315

4 Mizoram 2 3.4025

5 Tripura 11 20.91115

6 Meghalaya 0 0

7 Nagaland 11 28.965

8 Sikkim 28 82.859

9 West Bengal 6 13.394

Total 201 1038.235

129


��

�

Scheme undertaken by Government of India during X, XI, XII Plan under Flood Management Programme and monitored by Brahmaputra Board is shown below –

Plan No of schemes

Central assistance (Rs in crore)

Remarks

X Plan 74 146.20

XI Plan 201 1063.58 Rs.25,342 crore for spill over schemes of X

plan + Rs.1038.235 crore for XII plan schemes

XII Plan 61 197.27 Rs. 141.8966 crore for spill over schemes of XI

Plan+ Rs. 55.3715 cr. for XII Plan schemes

Beyond XII Plan 266.67 Rs. 21.1753 crore for spill over schemes of XI

Plan + Rs. 245.49427 cr. for XII Plan schemes

3.7 Review of the Brahmaputra Board Act 1980

Hon’ble Union Minister, Water Resources, RD & GR stressed the need for

restructuring of Brahmaputra Board to make it more effective and efficient. Earnest

efforts to restructure Brahmaputra Board were made by Government of India. Initial

move was to restructure Brahmaputra Board into a Basin Authority and then

subsequently into a Corporation. While these exercises were continuing, the Ministry

undertook a new move to restructure the Brahmaputra Board within the ambit of the

“Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980”. Extensive exercise was conducted by the Ministry

involving the top water resources experts in the country with the aim to make

Brahmaputra Board administratively and operationally more efficient. The Ministry has

come out with a robust proposal to restructure the Brahmaputra Board by revamping

of its technical and non-technical cadres within the ambit of Brahmaputra Board Act,

1980. To discuss this restructuring proposal, the 63rd Special Meeting has been

convened on 11.04.2017. Based on this, MoWR, RD and GR recommended the

proposal which was approved by Finance Ministry. The proposal was approved in the

9th meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra Board held on 30.12.2017

at Kaziranga, Assam.

130

��


��

�

Chapter – IV

Non-field Activities of Brahmaputra Board during the year 2017-18

4.1 Complaint Committee on Sexual Harassment and Gender Justice

In pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order passed in connection with the writ petition (Criminal) No.666-70 of 1992 in the case of Visakha - Vs - State of Rajasthan and others, a Complaint Mechanism to deal with such cases in the Board was constituted with seven Committee Members including a Chairperson and Member Secretary. The Committee came into force from 31.12.1997.

During the year the committee did not hold any meeting as there was no complaint from any employee.

4.2 Vigilance and Disciplinary Cases

Board has a vigilance wing headed by a Superintending Engineer as Chief Vigilance

Officer with Executive Engineer (Vigilance), one Asstt. Executive Engineer (Vig.) and

one Jr. Engineer (Vig.). The break-up of vigilance / disciplinary cases in respect of

different categories of officers and staff is given below-

Table Showing Vigilance and Disciplinary Cases during the year 2017-18 (As on 31.03.18)

Sl. No. Particulars of cases

Category of Officer/staff

Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’

1 No. of cases pending in the beginning of the year

06 02 Nil

2 No. of cases added during the year 0 0 Nil

3 No. of cases disposed during the year 01 01 Nil

4 No. of cases pending at the end of the year

05 01 Nil

4.2.1 Vigilance Week

Brahmaputra Board observed the Vigilance Awareness Week 2017 from 30.10.2017to

04.11.2017. During the Vigilance Week, some activities were performed by displaying

banners & posters in prime locations and organizing (i) Essay completion, (ii) Drawing

& Painting competition and (iii) Debate competition on vigilance matter along with

open session.

131


��

�

4.3 Participation in Seminar / Symposium / Workshop / Training

4.3.1 The list of Officers / Officials deputed for training and those participated in Seminar/

Symposium / Workshop / Training during the year 2017-18 is furnished at Annexure-V.

4.3.2 The list of officers on deputation /Loan to other organization during the year 2017-18

is furnished at Annexure-VI

4.4 PROGRESSIVE USE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, HINDI

�

1. Hindi Fortnight celebration : With a view to promote the Official Language Hindi in the

official activities and to create an congenial atmosphere of Hindi amongst the officers

and staff of the Board, Hindi Fortnight was celebrated in the Board HQ, Guwahati from

8th September to 22nd September 2017 in the Board’s HQ at Guwahati. On the occasion,

10 nos. competitions in Hindi viz,- Tippan/Aalekhan, Noting/Drafting, Computer

Tangkan, Kavita Aavriti, Shrutlekhan, Ashu Bhashan, Ashu pathan, Ashu lekhan,

Prasnottari, Nibandh lekhan, Sulekhan etc. were organized and participants were given

cash prizes. Total Rs.13,200/- were given for the events. On the occasion, Brahmaputra

Board awarded cash prizes to 3 offices under the Board for their outstanding

implementation of OL Hindi. The amount of cash prizes were Rs.3000/- 1st prize, Rs.

2000/- 2nd prize and Rs.1000/-3rd prize.

Hindi day was celebrated in all field offices of the Board in different dates between 8th to

22nd September 2017.

2. Hindi Correspondence: The Board achieved an overall target of progress upto 43.81%

during the year which is declined 14.6% in comparison to 58.41% of the last year in

originating correspondence in Hindi. Keeping in view the declined progress, various

measures were adopted to increase the progress in a regular way. The Board also

suggested all concerned to take all possible follow up actions to achieve the prescribed

target in this regard.

3. Hindi Workshop : Concerted efforts were made for successful implementation of the

Official Language Policy of the Govt. of India and to create awareness amongst the

employees to execute their skill in using Hindi in office work 4(four) Hindi Workshops

were organized during the year as mentioned below :

Date Training Hours Number of nomination Number participated

02.06.2017 6 Hrs. 20 16

08.08.2017 3 Hrs. 26 26

27.12.2017 6 Hrs. 17 10

27.03.2018 6 Hrs. 20 13

Total 21 Hrs. 83 nos. 65 nos.

132


��

�

4. Town Official Language Implementation Committee’s meeting: The Nalbari Town

Official Language Implementation Committee under the Chairmanship of

Superintending Engineer, Nalbari Circle, Nalbari hold its 7th TOLIC meeting on 1st

December,2017 and review the progress of OL implementation of member offices.

The Assistant Director (OL) represented the Brahmaputra Board and attended 2 (two)

TOLIC (PSU) meetings held on 24.07.2017 and 15.12.2017 at Guwahati Refinery,

Guwahati. Board also participated in the Official Language exhibition during the meeting

on 15.12.2017.

5. Training in Hindi: During the year 8 employees have passed Hindi Pragya training

course and they have been given one year increment in the form of personal pay and

also awarded Rs. 2400/- (each) cash as cash award. During the session January to May

2018 Board established a part time training centre in HQ and nominated 24 employees

to the Parangat course. The training held regularly.

6. Seminar on the Official Language Hindi: Asstt. Director (OL), Brahmaputra Board

represented the Brahmaputra Board and presented paper in the seminar on the topic of

‘Global village mein Rajbhasha Hindi ka safar” organized by the Town Official Language

Implementation Committee (PSU) held on 23.03.2018 at Guwahati Refinery.

7. Meeting of the Official Language Implementation Committee (OLIC): The OLIC

meeting of the Brahmaputra Board met 3 (three) times during the year i. e. on

02.06.2017, 08.08.2017, 27.12.2017 & 27.03.2018. Review of the progressive use of

Official Language Hindi in the HQ as well as field offices were made and measures were

identified for the effective implementation of Hindi. Sub Committee’s meeting were also

organized in field offices.

8. Hindi Inspection: To oversee the implementation of OL Hindi, following Subordinate

field offices where the working in Hindi was below the performance level were also

inspected by the HQ office during the year. All suggestive measures were given to

speed up the implementation of OL Hindi.

Sl. No. Date of

inspection

Name of Office

1 12.05.2017 O/o Executive Engineer, Lakhimpur Division., North

Lakhimpur

2 22.11.2017 O/o Executive Engineer, Nagaon Division, Nagaon

3 25.01.2018 Jalpaiguri Division, Jalpaiguri, North Bengal

4 12.02.2018 O/o Executive Engineer, Lakhimpur Division, North

Lakhimpur

5 27.02.2018 O/o Executive Engineer, Nalbari Division, Nalbari

6 27.02.2018 O/o Superintending Engineer, Nalbari Circle, Nalbari

133


��

�

4.5 Formulation of Citizen Charter

The Citizen’s Charter in respect of Brahmaputra Board has been prepared and

uploaded in the official website www.brahmaputraboard.gov.in

4.6 Implementation of Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI)

In pursuance of the Government of India, MoWR letter No. 31/15/2004-IT/B&B/200

dated. 22.12.2005, the Right to Information Act, 2005 had been introduced in

Brahmaputra Board on 31.12.2005. After introduction of the Right to Information Act-

2005, the Brahmaputra Board had notified all relevant information pertaining to

Brahmaputra Board and also published the same in its website as a part of

administration and implementation of the Act. The information in the website is being

updated from time to time complying the directives and provision of the Right to

Information Act - 2005.

The Annual Return Information System for the year, 2017-18 is at Annexure-VII.

4.7 Observance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Mass Awareness

Activities under Tribal Sub-Plan for Water Conservation during the

year 2017-18.

The Prime Minister of India had given a call for “Swachh Bharat” as a mass movement

to realize Gandhiji’s dream of a clean India by the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma

Gandhi in 2019. Brahmaputra Board had participated in the “Swachh Bharat Mission”

(Clean India campaign) and taken action as follows –

A) During the year 2017-18, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan was observed in the Brahmaputra

Board by organizing and observing following programme:-

(a) Cleaning of Water Bodies was done during the period 16th to 31st march 2018

S No. Water Bodies Locations District

1 Pond within the Assam

Engineering College campus

at Jalukbari

Jalukbari, Guwahati Kamrup

2 Hatkhola Pond, Nalbari Nalbari Nalbari

3 Tinikunia Pukhuri, Gopalbazar,

Nalbari

Gopalbazar, Nalbari Nalbari

4 Arnabeel, Sibbari, Silchar Sibari, Silchar Cachar

5 Sankar Misson Pond Nagaon Nagaon

6 Khalihamari Pond Khalihamari, Dibrugarh Dibrugarh

7 Subansiri Sevashram Pond,

Khelmati, Lakhimpur

Khelmati, Lakhimpur Lakhimpur

8 Pond at Natun Kamalabari

Satra, Majuli

Majuli Majuli

134

��


��

�

��/��I9+9��!�+J�)CLEAING AT HEAD QUARTERS COLONY

�+��KD��<��!��<�8��-��9�-� ��*��L9��!�+J�;CLEANING OF WATER BODY

POND AT ASSAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE CAMPUS, JALUKBARI, GUWAHATI

135


��

�

�+��KD��<��!��<�8��-��9�-� ��*��L9��!�+J�;CLEANING OF WATER BODY

POND AT ASSAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE CAMPUS, JALUKBARI, GUWAHATI

136


��

�

Chapter – V

Activities on Persons with Disabilities

[ The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights

and Full Participation) Act, 1995]

5.1 Implementation of various provisions on persons with disabilities

The physically challenged persons are given facilities, concession and relaxation at the time of test / interview as per rules. The relevant rosters as prescribed by the Government are also maintained for indicating the reservation of disabled persons. 3% of posts / vacancies (1% each for orthopedic, blind &hearing handicapped) are reserved to be filled up from physically handicapped persons. The recruitment of physically challenged is under process for fulfillment of three percent quota by Brahmaputra Board. Periodic reports on the progress achieved are being sent regularly to the MoWR, RD&GR. The Brahmaputra Board is looking forward for improving the existing facilities / concessions available to the disabled persons. Board is ready to give preference to products / manufactures of disabled persons for its official uses whenever such products come to the notice of Board’s authority.

5.2 The details of sanctioned posts and the number of persons with disabilities in various posts in group ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ against 3% vacancies are as below -

As on 31.03.2018

Sl. No.

Group of posts

Sanctioned Strength

Post reserved for disabled

persons

Present position

Remarks.

1 Group ‘A’ 82 Nil Nil There is no direct recruitment post in Group – A.

2 Group ‘B’ 190 4 Nil The total direct recruitment post of Group – B is 141

3 Group ‘C’ 356 8 6

The total direct recruitment post of Group – C is 255

Total 628 12 6

Establishment – Administration

The sanctioned and filled positions as on 31.03.2018 in Brahmaputra Board are furnished in the following table –

Sl. No. Post Sanctioned Post

Post filled up

Post vacant

1. Group – A 82 27 55

2. Group – B 190 128 62

3. Group- C 356 189 167

Total 628 344 284

Detail status of the above list is shown in the enclosed Annexure-IV

137


��

�

Chapter- VI

Meeting during the year 2017-18

Important Meetings of the Brahmaputra Board

6.1 Meetings of Brahmaputra Board

6.1.1 High Powered Review Board:

6.1.1.1 9th Meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra Board:

The 9th meeting of High Powered Review Board (HPRB) of Brahmaputra Board was

held on 30th June, 2017 at Kaziranga, Assam under Chairmanship of Hon’ble Union

Minister of Water Resources, River Development & Ganaga Rejuvenation.

Important Decision taken by HPRB:

• Confirmation of the Minutes of 8th Meeting of HPRB of Brahmaputra Board at New

Delhi on 19.6.2015

• Ratified the decision to implement the scheme “Protection of Majuli Island from flood

and erosion of river Brahmaputra Board” funded by MoDoNER Rs. 207 crore

• Rratified all the decisions of 63rdSpecialmeeting of Brahmaputra Board held on

11thApril, 2017

• Approved restructuring of Brahmaputra Board and advised that funds should be

largely spent for works and establishment costs have to be optimised

• Agreed to drop the proposal to convert Brahmaputra Board into an Authority or

Corporation

• Approved the establishment of Brahmaputra Board office complex in Majuli and

entrust the works to NPCC, a PSU under the Ministry

• Approved that the preparation of Master Plans, Feasibility Reports and DPRs for

development of the complete Brahmaputra basin be also given to WAPCOS, a PSU

under the Ministry, who may partner with leading global organizations working in the

field of integrated water management

6.1.2 Brahmaputra Board Meeting:

The 63rdSpecial, 64th and 65th(adjourned) meetings of Brahmaputra Board were held

during the year 2017-18. The 63rd special meeting was held on 11th April, 2017, 64th

meeting was held on 29.06.2017 and 65th (adjourned) meeting was held on 27th March

2018 at Brahmaputra Board HQ, Guwahati.

138


��

�

Important decisions taken by Brahmaputra Board:

6.1.2.1 63rd Special meeting;

� Confirm the Minutes of 62nd meeting of Brahmaputra Board held

on30.01.2017 at Guwahati.

� Recommend the detail Proposal of Restructuring of Brahmaputra

Board with 9 Regional Offices and re-organizing the engineering

cadre to a pyramidal structure.

� Recommend to restructure the Post of Chief Engineer -II

� To develop Infrastructure of Brahmaputra Board to accommodate

Office and residence of employees

6.1.2.2 64thmeeting:

• Confirmation of the Minutes of 63rd Special meeting of Brahmaputra

Board held on11.04.2017 at Guwahati, Assam

• Ratification of the decision of 58th Meeting of Standing Committee of

Brahmaputra Board

• Approval of Annual Accounts of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2016-17

• Approval of Annual Report of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2016-17

• Approved Master Plan of Jaldhaka

• To recommend drop the proposal to Convert Brahmaputra Board into an

Authority or Corporation

• Approved to accord a MOU with Deltares, Netherlands on “joint interest

in the development of a long-term scientific and technical cooperation in

the field of water resources, river basin management, in Brahmaputra

Basin and other river basins under the jurisdiction of Brahmaputra Board

in North Eastern Region of India (herein after referred as the ‘Region’)

disaster risk reduction and others in order to increase the exchange of

information, knowledge, technology and scientific and applied

experience, as well as implementation of joint projects”.

6.1.2.3 65th meeting:

• Confirmation of the Minutes of 64thMeeting of Brahmaputra Board held

on 29thJune, 2017 at Guwahati, Assam

• Ratification of the decision/approval of 59th Meeting of Standing

Committee of Brahmaputra Board

• Approved Master Plan of Tangani, Teesta, Torsa and Simsang

139


��

�

• Development of infrastructure of Brahmaputra Board at Majuli by

NPCC

• Awarding consultancy to WAPCOS for remaining works of

investigation and preparation of DPR of Multipurpose Projects

• Preparation of flood control and anti – erosion schemes through

WAPCOS for all rivers in BTAD area

6.1.3 Standing Committee Meeting

The 58thand 59th meetings of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board

were held during the year 2017-18. The 58th meeting of Standing Committee

of Brahmaputra Board was held on 21.06.2017 at Conference Hall,

Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati and the 59thmeeting of Standing

Committee of Brahmaputra Board was held on 26.12.2017 at Conference

Hall, Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati. The decision / approval of the

58thand 59thmeetings of Standing Committee of Brahmaputra Board were

ratified in the 64thand 65thmeeting of Brahmaputra Board, respectively.

Important decisions of Standing Committee:

6.1.3.1 58thmeeting:

(a) Action Plan of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18

(b) Budget Estimate of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18

(c) Approved Estimates for –

i. 3rd Revised estimate for Survey and Investigation of Killing (Umiam) M.P.

Project

ii. R&M of various assets of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18

6.1.3.2 59th Meeting:

Development of Infrastructure of Brahmaputra Board at Majuli

140


��

�

6.2 ��

�� !" #��

�Sl.No

Meetings / events Attended by

1. One day Conference on “Sediment Management in Indian Rivers” held on 17.3.2017 at CSMRS Auditorium, New Delhi

Chairman

2. Attended 63rd Special meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 11.04.2017 at Guwahati

Chairman

3. Attended 58th Standing Committee meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 21.06.2017 at Guwahati

Chairman

4. Attended 64th meeting of Brahmaputra Board held 29.6.2018 Chairman

5. Meeting undertaken by Chairman with Senior officers of Brahmaputra Board on various issues pertaining to Brahmaputra Board on 28.8.17 at Guwahati

Chairman

6. Meeting undertaken by Chairman with Senior officers of Brahmaputra Board on various issues pertaining to Brahmaputra Board on 23.09.17 at Guwahati

Chairman

7. Meeting taken on formulation of Action Plan in respect of point No.20.13 of the minutes of Review meeting held on 16.09.2016 to review the implementation status of Bodo Accord on 5.10.2017 at Office chamber of JS(PP), MoWR, RD&GR, New Delhi

Chairman

8. Attended 1st meeting of Advisory Committee for NEHARI, Brahmaputra Board held on 6.10.2017 at Guwahati

Chairman

9. Attended the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Subordinate Legislative of Lok Sabha held on 30.10.2017 at Taj Vivanta, Guwahati

Chairman

10. Presided over the 59th Standing Committee meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 26.12.2017 at Guwahati

Chairman

11. Attended in Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Protection of Majuli Island from Flood and erosion & Construction of Brahmaputra Board at Majuli on 29.12.2017

Chairman

12. Attended in 9th High Powered Review Board meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 30.12.2017 at Borgos, Kaziranga, Assam

Chairman

13. Visited Majuli and meeting taken with representatives of M/s T.K. Engineer Pvt. Ltd and officers of Brahmaputra Board on 25.3.2018

Chairman

14. Attended 65st (adjourned) meeting of Brahmaputra Board held on 27.3.2018 at Guwahati

Chairman

141

��


��

�

Chapter – VII

Annual Accounts and Audit

7.1 Statement of Accounts

The statements of annual accounts of Brahmaputra Board for the year 2017-18 are given in a tabular form at page no142 to 167 .in this chapter.

7.1.1 Audit: The position of audit objections raised by internal as well as external audit is furnished as under-

Position of Outstanding Audit Paras of Inspection Report of Internal Audit as on 31.03.2018

Sl

NoName of the Office

Outstanding as on 01.04.2017

Para raised during the year 2017-18

Para settled during the year 2017-18

Balance as on 31.03.2018

Guwahati Circle 0 7 4 3

Guwahati Division 5 10 10 5

Barak Valley Division 38 8 30

Agartala Division 1 1

Nagaon Division 3 5 8

Liaison Office 0 0

North Guwahati Circle 4 4

North Guwahati Division 7 7

Nalbari Circle 2 10 3 9

Nalbari Division 6 6 4 8

Jalpaiguri Division 2 2

Jorhat Circle 9 5 4

Lakhimpur Division 15 11 26

Majuli Division 9 9

Roing Division 8 8

Total 109 49 34 124

142


��

�

Position of Outstanding Paras of PAG (Audit) & Principal Director of Audit as on 31.03.2018

Investment Pattern of Brahmaputra Board Contributory Provident

Fund Trust Account as on 31.03.2018

Brahmaputra Board has invested the CPF amount conforming to Govt. Guidelines i.e. 5.66 % in Central Govt. Securities and 94.34 % in Govt. Financial institutions/Nationalized Banks.

The Investment pattern of Brahmaputra Board CPF Trust for the year ended on31st March' 2018 is given below:

Sl.No. Name of Organisation Amount Invested up to 31-3-2018 % of Investment

1 IDBI Bank Rs 4,80,39,000.00 6.81

2 Union Bank of India Rs 34,41,30,000.00 48.79

3 Syndicate Bank Rs 16,42,29,999.97 23.28

4 Bank of India Rs 1,98,00,000.00 2.81

5 NESF Bank Rs 1,00,00,000.00 1.42

6 Central Bank of India Rs 6,93,00,000.00 9.83

7 Allahabad Bank Rs 99,00,000.00 1.40

8 Nabard Rs 2,98,81,000.00 4.24

9 Govt. Loan/Bond Rs 1,00,00,000.00 1.42

Total Rs 70,52,79,999.97

Sl. No

Name of the Office Outstanding para as on 01.04.2017

Para raised during the year 2017-18

Para settled during the year 2017-18

Balance as on 31.3.2018

1 Head Quarter Office 32 11 11 32

2 Guwahati Circle 3 2 1

3 Guwahati Division 10 5 5

4 Barak Valley Division 51 2 49

5 Agartala Division 10 8 7 11

6 North Guwahati Circle 9 2 7

7 North Guwahati Division 23 7 16

8 Nagaon Division 8 4 4

9 Roing Division 23 10 11 22

10 Nalbari Circle 0 0

11 Nalbari Division (&Rangia Division)

23 14 9

12 Jalpaiguri Division 19 2 17

13 Jorhat Circle 2 1 1

14 Lakhimpur Division 11 3 8

15 Majuli Division 15 1 14

16 Liaison Office 6 2 4

Total 245 29 74 200

143


��

�

Government of India Ministry of Water Resources

River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2017-18

BRAHMAPUTRA BOARD BASISTHA, GUWAHATI-29


��

�

144


��

�

145


��

�

146


��

�67147


��

�

148


��

�

149


��

�

150


��

�

151


��

�

152


��

�

153


��

�

154


��

�

155


��

�

156


��

�

157


��

�

158


��

�

159


��

�

160


��

�

161


��

�

162


��

�

163


��

�164


��

�

165


��

�

166


��

�

167


�

�

Separate Audit Report on the Accounts of the Brahmaputra Board,

Guwahati, Assam

For the year 2017-18


�

�

7.3 Separate Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on the Accounts of Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati for the year ended 31st March 2018

1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Brahmaputra Board Guwahati as at

31 March 2018 and the “Income and Expenditure Account/Receipts and Payment

Account” for the year ended on that date under Section 19(2) of the Comptroller and

Auditor General’s (Duties, Power and Conditions of service) Act, 1971 read with

Brahmaputra board Act, 1980 (No 46 of 1980). These financial Statements include

the accounts of the Board and its 15 Division/Circle/Liaison office including Board.

These financial statement are the responsibility of the Brahmaputra Board’s Our

responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statement based on our

audit.

2. This separate Audit Report contains the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor

General of India (CAG) on the accounting treatment only with regard to classification

conformity with the best accounting practices. Accounting standards and disclosure

norms, etc. Audit observations on financial transactions with regard to compliance

with the Law, Rules and Regulations (Propriety and Regularity) and efficiency-cum-

performance aspects etc, if any are reported through Reports/CAG’s Audit Reports

separately.

3. We have conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally

accepted in India. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to

obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from

material misstatements. An audit Includes examining, on a test basis, evidences

supporting the amounts and disclosure in the financial statement. An audit also

includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made

management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of financial statements.

We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

4. Based on our audit, we report that:

i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our

knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit:

ii) The Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Account/Receipt and Payment

Account dealt with by this report have been drown up in the format approved by

the ministry of Finance, New Delhi.

iii) In our opinion, proper books of accounts and other relevant records have been

maintained by the Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati as required under Section 19(2)

of the Brahmaputra Board Act in so far as it appears from our examination of such

books.

iv) We further report that:

A. Balance Sheet

A. 1 Liabilities

168


��

�

Capital Fund (Schedule 1): Rs. 545.85 crores

As per Notes and Instruction for Schedules contained in Annexure-E of Uniform Format of Accounts, amounts received as grants or assistance or retained by the entity to be utilized for specific or earmarked purposes and remaining to be expended/utilized for the specific purpose for which these are intended, are required to be disclosed under Schedule 3 Earmarked/Endowment Funds.

During 2017-18 the Board received Rs.100.00 crore in two installments1 from the Ministry of DoNer for incurring expenditure the project “Protection of Majuli Island from Flood and Erosion of river Brahmaputra” costing Rs.233.57 crore subject to compliance of certain terms and conditions2. The Board however exhibited the above grants received from DoNer with the regular grant received from its ministry i.e. Ministry of Water Resource, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and entire fund of 100.00 crore had been added with Capital Fund. Since the above fund released by Ministry of DoNer for a specific project and are subject to compliance by the Board of certain stipulated terms and conditions, the entire fund should have been shown as ‘Earmarked/Endowment Funds‘ in a separate schedule. Thus, due to mixing up of the grants released by DoNER with the fund released by MoWR, RD&GR, Capital Fund of the board was overstated to the extent of Rs.100.00 crore with corresponding understatement of ‘Earmarked/Endowment funds’ to the same extent as on 31 March 2018.

B General.

1. In the year 2017-18 MoWR, RD & GR sanctioned a total budget outlay of Rs. 102.62

crore for the Board under ‘River Basin Management’ Scheme duly segregating the fund

under recurring head of Rs.59.17 crore and under non-recurring head of Rs.43.45 crore

in its sanction letter. The Board, however, had not shown the recurring grant of Rs.59.17

crore as income in the Income &Expenditure Account instead shown entire grant in

Balance Sheet as on 31.03.2018 (Schedule-1 Capital Fund) by disclosing it in Schedule-

13 Significant Accounting Policies and Notes on Accounts that the entire grant were

treated as Capital Grants as no classification was made in the sanction of grant by the

Ministry. Thus, due to non-consideration of recurring grant of Rs.59.17 crore as income

in the Income & Expenditure Accounts, “Excess of Expenditure over Income” was

overstated by Rs.59.17 crore as on31 March 2018.

2. As per Uniform Format of Accounts applicable for Central Autonomous Bodies, provision

for liability towards ‘Gratuity payable on death/retirement’. ‘Superannuation Pension’ and

‘Accumulated Leave Encashment’ of employees should be provided for and depicted in

Schedule of Current Liabilities and Provisions. The Board, however, did not make any

provisions for Gratuity, Superannuation pension and Accumulated Leave Encashment

while preparing the accounts for the rear 2017-18.

3. Non- Provisioning of NPS:

As per Ministry of Finance Office Order New Pension Scheme (NPS) had to be introduced in Central Autonomous Bodies w.e.f. 01 January 2004 for employees joined from January 2004 onwards and the process of shifting over to NPS architecture was to be completed by 31 January 2009. However, the Board had neither collected contributions from the concerned Staffs nor made any provisions for the Board contribution towards NPS in Its Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2018.

4. Board has adopted the depreciation rate as per Companies Act instead of Income tax

Act as prescribed in Uniform format of accounts.

1 Rs. 30.00crore and Rs. 70.00 crore 2 Clause 3 of the sanction letter of the fund

169


��

�

C. Grants-in-aid The Board had an unspent balance of grants-in-aid of Rs.0.45 crore as at 31st March 2017 During the year 2017-18, the Board received grants-in-aid- of Rs.202.17 crore3

Against the total grants-in-aid of Rs. 202.62 crore3, the Board utilizes Rs.84.73 crore4

Against the and balance of Rs.117.89 crore5 remained unutilized as on 31 March 2018.

D. Management letter

Deficiencies which have not been included in the Audit Report have brought to the notice of the Chairman, Brahmaputra Board, Guwahati through a management letter issued Separately for remedial/corrective action.

v). Subject to our observations in the preceding paragraphs we report that the Balance Sheet and income and Expenditure Account/Receipt and Payment Account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the book of accounts.

vi). In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations

given to us, the said financial statement read together with the Accounting Policies and Notes on Accounts, and subject to the significant matters stated above and other matters mentioned in Annexure to this Audit report give a true and fair view in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in India .

a. In so far as relates to the Balance Sheet of the state of affairs of the Brahmaputra

Board as at 31 March 2018;

b. In so far as it relates to Income and Expenditure Account of the deficit for the year

ended on that date.

For and on behalf of the C &AG of India Place: New Delhi

Director General of Audit (Scientific Departments)

3 MoWR, RD & GR: Rs. 102.17 crore and DoNER: Rs. 100 crore 4 MoWR, RD & GR: Rs. 83.13 crore and DoNER: Rs. 1.60 crore 5 MoWR, RD & GR: Rs. 19.49 crore and DoNER: Rs. 98.40 crore

170


��

�

Annexure I to Separate Audit Report

1. Internal Audit: The Board has 15 field units. Coverage of internal audit was

inadequate During the last three year internal Audit was conducted in respect of

only 6 field unit in 2015-16; six7 field units in 2016-17 and one8 field in 2017-18

2. System of Internal control:

(i) Inadequate supervision on maintenance of register of postage stamp:

The Board maintains two Stock Registers for Postage Stamp one maintained

by the Board Head Office and other maintained by O/o the Chief Engineer-II

Though there was a system of monthly verification of closing balance of

stamps, these verifications were not done regularly with proper certificate and

conducted belatedly.

(ii) Weakness of Internal control system

(a) Consumable stores: As per Uniform Format of Account applicable for the

Central Autonomous Bodies, Current Assets include ‘Inventories” which

comprise inter alia Consumables other than machinery parts.

As per Schedule-11 other Administrative Expenses etc of Income and

Expenditure Account for the year ended 31.03.2018, total expenditure of Rs.

0.36 crore was incurred during 2017-18 for procurement of Printing and

Stationery items. Though there was a closing balance of the consumable

stores9 remaining with the Board’s HQ and its 15 field units as on 31 march

2018, the Board did not depict the value of the said closing balances of

consumable stores in Schedule-5 Current Assets, Loans Advances etc.

Consequently, the actual consumption of stores was not correctly reflected in

the expenditure side of the Income and Expenditure Account for the year

ended 31 March 2018.

(b) Postage Stamp: As per the Board’s certificate the closing balance of postage

stamp as on 31March 2018 was R.3,098.00 However, the Board did not depict

the amount of closing balance of postage stamp in the Schedule-5 Current

Assets, Loans and Advances etc. of Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2018.

Further, stamp valuing Rs. 10.000.00 purchased in March 2018, was neither

utilized during the year 2017-18 nor entered in the stock register as on 31

March 2018. Consequently, the actual consumption of stamps was not

correctly reflected in the expenditure side of Income and Expenditure Account.

3. System of Physical Verification of fixed Assets: Physical verification of fixed assets had been conducted in respect of the Board’s Head Quarter for the year

6 Majuli Division 7 Nagaon Division,Guwahati Division,Guwahati Circle, Nalbari Division,Lakhimpur Division and Nalbari Circle 8 North Guwahati Division 9 42004.5 nos, Stationery items’ 29326 nos,of Printing materials and 37 nos of Cartidges

171


��

�

2017-18 However, the Board could not furnish whether the same was conducted by its 15 Circles/Division/Units for the year 2017-18

4. System of Physical Verification of Inventories: Physical verification of inventories had been carried out in respect of the Board’s Head Quarter for the year 2017-18 However, the Board could not furnish whether the same was carried out by its 15 Circles/Divisions/Units for the year 2017-18

5. Non-provisioning of liabilities: As per Uniform Format of Account for Central

Autonomous Bodies, the central autonomous bodies are required to prepare as annual accounts as per accrual system. Further, as per instructions and Accounting Principles No.6 under Annexure-D of uniform Format of Accounts, provision shall be made for all known liabilities and losses even though the amount cannot be determined with substantial accuracy.

The Board did not make any provision for the expenditure/liability viz. salary/allowance of the employee electricity/telephone charges, contractual labour payment etc. which were pertaining to the year 2017-18, however paid in 2018-19.

Dy. Director (E.A.)

172

Ann

ual R

epor

t: 20

17-1

8

��

�

BR

AH

MA

PU

TR

A B

OA

RD

::

GU

WA

HA

TI-

29

BR

AH

MA

PU

TR

A B

OA

RD

CO

NT

RIB

UT

OR

Y P

RO

VID

EN

T F

UN

D T

RU

ST

BA

LA

NC

E S

HE

ET

AS

AT

31S

T M

AR

CH

'2018

(

Fig

ure

s i

n R

up

ees)

Pre

vio

us

Yea

r

as

on

31.0

3.2

017

C

AP

ITA

L &

LIA

BIL

ITIE

S

Cu

rren

t Y

ea

r a

s o

n

31.0

3.2

018

P

rev

iou

s Y

ea

r a

s

on

31.0

3.2

017

A

SS

ET

S

Cu

rren

t Y

ea

rs a

s o

n

31.0

3.2

018

123,0

5,2

58.1

2

EM

PL

OY

EE

S C

ON

TR

IBU

TIO

N

242,1

6,7

65.1

2

INV

ES

TM

EN

T:

1892

,75,4

36

.52

EM

PL

OY

ER

'S C

ON

TR

IBU

TIO

N1959

,41,6

35

.52

7115

,99,0

00

.00

i)

Fix

ed

Dep

osit w

ith

Bank

7052

,79,9

99

.97

1656

,62,8

24

.66

VO

LU

NT

AR

Y C

ON

TR

IBU

TIO

N

1684

,01,3

72

.66

446,0

7,8

13.5

1

ii)

Inte

rest

Accru

ed

o

n

Fix

ed

D

eposit

478,2

1,2

37.5

1

CU

RR

EN

T L

IAB

ILIT

IES

AN

DP

RO

VIS

ION

: 47,9

9,2

12.8

4

LO

AN

S

AN

D

AD

VA

NC

ES

T

OS

UB

SC

RIB

ER

S

67,2

6,6

38.8

4

3533

,43,2

04

.00

Inte

rest

Pa

yab

le t

o S

ubscri

bers

3320

,52,2

68

.00

CA

SH

AT

BA

NK

:

578,7

9,6

37.0

3

EX

CE

SS

OF

IN

CO

ME

OV

ER

123,7

7,2

09.4

9

i)

Un

ion B

ank o

f In

dia

178,9

7,5

94.5

0

EX

PE

ND

ITU

RE

598,2

5,0

08.0

150,8

3,1

24.4

9

ii) ID

BI

Bank

27,1

1,5

78.4

9

7784

,66,3

60

.33

TO

TA

L:

7804

,37,0

49

.31

7784

,66,3

60

.33

TO

TA

L:

7804

,37,0

49

.31

Junio

r A

ccounta

nt

Deputy

Fin

ancia

l A

dvis

er

Bra

hm

aputr

a B

oard

173

Ann

ual R

epor

t: 20

17-1

8

��

�

BR

AH

MA

PU

TR

A B

OA

RD

::

GU

WA

HA

TI-

29

BR

AH

MA

PU

TR

A B

OA

RD

CO

NT

RIB

UT

OR

Y P

RO

VID

EN

T F

UN

D T

RU

ST

INC

OM

E A

ND

EX

PE

ND

ITU

RE

AC

CO

UN

T F

OR

TH

E Y

EA

R E

ND

ED

ON

31

ST M

AR

CH

'2018

(F

igu

res in

Ru

pees)

AS

ON

31

ST

MA

RC

H'1

7

EX

PE

ND

ITU

RE

A

S O

N31

ST M

AR

CH

'18

A

S O

N31

ST

MA

RC

H'1

7

INC

OM

E

AS

ON

31

ST

MA

RC

H'1

8

540,8

8,6

34.0

0 T

O I

NT

ER

ES

T P

AY

AB

LE

TO

B

Y I

NT

ER

ES

T F

RO

M B

AN

K:

12,9

8,1

87.0

0

S

UB

SC

RIB

ER

S

538,7

0,5

77.0

0

12,6

6,1

83.0

0

i)

Savin

g B

ank A

/C

5

18.0

0 T

O B

AN

K C

HA

RG

ES

649.0

0

560,1

3,6

82.2

9

ii) F

ixed D

eposit R

eceip

t 5

45,1

8,4

09.9

8

31,9

0,7

13.2

9 T

O

EX

CE

SS

O

F

INC

OM

E

OV

ER

(A

ccru

ed

In

tere

st)

EX

PE

ND

ITU

RE

CA

RR

IED

O

VE

R T

O B

AL

AN

CE

SH

EE

T

19,4

5,3

70.9

8

572,7

9,8

65.2

9

TO

TA

L:

558,1

6,5

96.9

8

572,7

9,8

65.2

9

TO

TA

L:

5

58,1

6,5

96.9

8

Junio

r A

ccounta

nt

Deputy

Fin

ancia

l A

dvis

er

Bra

hm

aputr

a B

oard

174

Ann

ual R

epor

t: 20

17-1

8

��

�

BR

AH

MA

PU

TR

A B

OA

RD

::

GU

WA

HA

TI-

29

BR

AH

MA

PU

TR

A B

OA

RD

CO

NT

RIB

UT

OR

Y P

RO

VID

EN

T F

UN

D T

RU

ST

R

EC

EIP

TS

AN

D P

AY

ME

NT

S A

CC

OU

NT

FO

R T

HE

YE

AR

EN

DE

D O

N 3

1S

T M

AR

CH

'201

8

��

��

��

��

�

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

�� !��"�

��

��

��

��

��!�� #��"�

��

��

� ��

��

��

��

��

��

��!�"�#$��%"�&

��

��

��

��

�

��'��

��

��(��

��

��

�'��

�� )��* ��

��+��

!)�

��

��

��

�'��

��

��

��

��

��

��!�� #��"�

��

��

��

��

��!�� #��

��

��

��

��

�� )"��"��

��,�"��

"%�

��

��

��

��

'��

��

��

��$�!#�� #��

��

��

��'

��

�� )"�� "��"-��

��

#��

��

��

��

�� !��%��%$��

��

��

��

��

��!�� #��"�

��

��# ��

��

��

�� )"��"��

��,�"��

"%�

��

��

��

��

��'��

�� &�%�%��'�� (�

��

��'��

��

�� )"�� "��"-��

��

#��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��%��# ��)�

��

�'��

��

��

��$�!#�� #��

��

��

��

��

� ��!��!��

��

��

��

��

��'��%$��$��

��

��'��

�� (��

��

��

��# ��

��

�'��

� ��!�� !��"�

��

#��$��*��%+#��

��

��

��

��

� ��

��

'��

��

��

��!��)'��%��'�!�

��

��

��

��

��'��

��

��(��

��

��

��'��

��

��

��&�%�

��

��

��

�%��

��

��'��

��

��

��

��''

��

��

�� ("�

��

��

��

�� *�.��-��

��/0��

��'��'��

��

��

�

�� )�1 %

�( �

��2 3 ��

��

��'�

�'�

��

��

�'�

��

��

�,-,./�.,0123��!"�

��1��.��.�-323/��,-,./�.,0123��!"�

��1��.��.�-323/�

Jun

ior

Accounta

nt

Deputy

Fin

ancia

l A

dvis

er

Bra

hm

aputr

a B

oard

175


��

�

ANNEXURES

-

- -


�

�

-Composition of the Board Appointed Under Clause - A, B, C, D and E of Sub-Section (3) of Section (4) of Brahmaputra Board Act (46 of 1980)

A Full Time Member

Sl. No.

Designation of members Name of members Tenure

1 Chairman, Brahmaputra Board

Shri Sanjay Kundu Additional Charge

2 Vice Chairman, Brahmaputra Board

Shri P. M. Scott Additional Charge

3 General Manager, Brahmaputra Board

Vacant Vacant from 01.07.14

4 Financial Adviser, Brahmaputra Board

Dr. M. Ariz Ahammed Additional charge From 22.11.16 to March 2018

B Part Time Member

Sl. No.

Designation of member Representing State/Organization

1 Secretary to the Government of Assam, Water Resources Department

To represent the Government of Assam

2 Chief Engineer, PWD(R), Government of Meghalaya

To represent the Government of Meghalaya

3 Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Government of Nagaland.

To represent the Government of Nagaland

4 Chief Engineer, PWD (WR), Government of Tripura

To represent the Government of Tripura

5 Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Government of Manipur

To represent the Government of Manipur

6 Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

To represent the Government of Arunachal Pradesh

7 Chief Engineer (Civil), Power and Electricity Department, Government of Mizoram

To represent the Government of Mizoram.

8 Financial Adviser, North Eastern Council, Shillong

To represent the North Eastern Council, Shillong

9 Joint Secretary, Soil Conservation and Land Resources, Ministry of Agriculture.

To represent the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India

10 Commissioner (B&B), Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India

To represent the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India

11 Financial Adviser, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India

To represent the Ministry of Finance, Government of India

12 Joint Secretary (H), Ministry of Power, Government of India

To represent the Ministry of Power, Government of India

13 Chief Engineer, Inland Waterways Authority of India, Government of India

To represent the Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India,

14 Member (RM), Central Water Commission

To represent the Central Water Commission 176


�

�

Sl. No.

Designation of member Representing State/Organization

15 Member (HE), Central Electricity Authority

To represent the Central Electricity Authority

16 Deputy Director General, Geological Survey of India , North Eastern Region

To represent the Geological Survey of India

17 Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department, Government of India

To represent the India Meteorological Department, Government of India

C Special Invitee

1 The Adviser (NE), NITI Aayog, Yojana Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi

2 The Chief Engineer (B & BBO), Central Water Commission, Shillong

3 The Secretary, Irrigation and Waterways Department, Government ofWest Bengal, Jalasampad Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata

4 The Secretary, Water Resources & River Development Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok

5 The Secretary, Department of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Vigyan Bhawan Annex, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi

6 The Director, North Eastern Space Application Centre, Government of India,Department of Space, Umium-793 103, Meghalaya

ANNEXURE-II 177


��

�

Composition of the High Powered Review Board appointed by the Government of India Vide Resolution No. 2(17)/80-FC/460 Dated 19th March, 1982 and as Amended Vide Resolution No. 23/8/92-ER/1798 Dated 1st October, 1992

1 Union Minister for Water Resources Chairman

2 Chief Minister of Assam or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

3 Chief Minister of Manipur or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

4 Chief Minister of Meghalaya or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

5 Chief Minister of Nagaland or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

6 Chief Minister of Tripura or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

7 Chief Minister of Mizoram or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

8 Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh or a Cabinet Minister duly authorized by him

Member

9 Union Minister / Minister of State for Finance

Member

10 Minister of State for Water Resources

Member

11 Union Minister / Minister of State for Energy

Member

12 Union Minister / Minister of State for Agriculture.

Member

13 Union Minister / Minister of State for Surface Transport

Member

14 Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India

Member

15 Chairman, Central Water Commission

Member

16 Chairman, Brahmaputra Board

Member-Secretary

17 Member (RM), Central Water Commission

Permanent Invitee

178

Ann

ual R

epor

t: 20

17-1

8

��

�

179

Ann

ual R

epor

t: 20

17-1

8

��

�

AN

NE

XU

RE

-IV

Sta

tem

en

t o

f R

eg

ula

r S

an

cti

on

ed

Str

en

gth

an

d N

um

bers

Po

sit

ion

of

Off

icers

/S

taff

an

d F

ield

Sta

ff

Po

sit

ion

of

SC

/ S

T /

OB

C a

nd

PH

as o

n 0

1.0

4.2

018

�!��

��#�)��

��#�) �

��#�)��

��!��

��4 4� �

�55��67�� )��89�8:6;��

�55��67�� ),�

�55��67�� )��

��%�

��

�62��6�7�6�

#��

��%�

��

�62��6�7�6�

#��

��%�

��

�62��6�7�6�

#��

��,�

��0�

-�/�

��

3��1�

��

�,��0��-�

�/�

��

��3�,1�,��,,�,��,0�

,-�

��

"%4��5

�%�6"��

7++�3 �

��3�,%

��-�

8��7++�3 �

��

-�0�

��

��

��

,/�

�/�

��

��

��

0-��

��

��

��

�/�

�)��

3 �$

��-�

,�,�

��

��

��

��

��

�/�

3��

��

��3�

��!��

��-�$��-�

/��

��

��

��

-��

��

��

/��

��

��,�

��$�"��$

��-�

,�,�

��

��

-�0�

��

��

��,�

��

��

�1�

��*,�

"�� %��-�

��-

��

"��)� �%� �

7++�3 ��

��,�

��

��

��1�

��

��

�0�

1��

��

��,0�

��1 3,��. �

��-

��

"��

�)� �% �

7++�3 ��

��

3��

��

��

�0��

��

�

��10�

/��

�'�

��

��

��!<�

�,�

��

��

��

��31�

��

��

��

��

��-/�

��

��

��

��

��

/,��

�03�

180

Ann

ual R

epor

t: 20

17-1

8

��

�

An

nexu

re-I

V (

A)

ST

AT

EM

EN

T O

F R

EG

UL

AR

SA

NC

TIO

NE

D S

TR

EN

GT

H A

ND

NU

MB

ER

S I

N P

OS

ITIO

N O

F O

FF

ICE

RS

/ S

TA

FF

AN

D F

IEL

D S

TA

FF

AL

ON

G

WIT

H T

HE

PO

SIT

ION

OF

SC

/ST

/OB

C/P

H

AS

ON

01-0

4-2

018

�!�

��

��#�)��

��#�) �

��#�)��

��!�

��4 4� �

�55��67�� )��89�8:6;��

�55��67�� ),�

�55��67�� )��

��%�

��

�62��6�7�6�

#��

��

��

� ��

��

��%�

��

�62��6�7�6�

#��

��

��

� ��

��

��%�

��

�62��6�7�6�

#��

��

��

� ��

��

��,�

��0�

-�/�

��

3��1�

��

�,�

��

�0�

�-�

�/�

��

��

�3�

,1�

,��

,,�

,��

,0�

,-�

��

�9=��7�87�6�

>�

��?��78��87�'��

��

��

��

��

��

,1�

��

��

��

��

�0�

,0�

��

��

��

-��

8��7++�3 �

��

��

��

��,�

��

��

-��

��

��

3�

9�-��3 �

��1�

��

��

��1�

��

��

,��

��

��

0�

5 �

%:,�

"� "��

1�1�

��

��

,��

��

��

0��

��

��

/�

��!�

-�0�

1��

1�1�

,/�

�/�

/��

��1�

0-�

��

��

0��

�/�

�)��

3 �$

��-�

,�,�

��

��

��

��

��

�/�

3��

��

��3�

��!��

��-�$��-�

/��

��

��

��

-��

��

��

/��

��

��,�

��$�"��$

��-�

,�,�

��

��

-�0�

��

��

��,�

��

��

�1�

��

;�"��"3� �

��1�

��

��

��,�

��

��

-��

��

��

3�

<�"��=��"3� �

��

��

��

��1�

��

��

,��

��

��

0�

=,&

��

�"3� �

��

��

��

��

��

��

-�0�

��

��

��

<��>�

"��"3� �

1�1�

��

��

,�,�

��

��

,��

��

��

0�

��!�

��,�

1�1�

��1�

��-��

1�1�

��1�

�0�

�3�

��1�

0�1�

,0�

��

=,&

��(

�.��

��

��

��

�1�

-��

��

��3�

3��

��

��1�

<�"��=��(�.��

,�,�

��

��

/�,�

��

��

0�,�

��

��

�,�

<�-

��(�.��

��1�

��

��

-�,�

��

��

�,�

��

��

��

��

<��>�

"��(�.��

��

��

��

��

-��

��

��

�-�

��

��

�1�

?�@,��(

�.��

��

��

��

��-�

��

��

3�-�

��

��

��

8��,

"�(�.��

��

��

��

/��

��

��

�1�

��

��

��

2��-

�(�.��

��1�

��

��

��

0��

��

��

��

��

��,1�

��"��9�� (�.��

��

��

��

�1�

��

��

��

3��

��

��,0�

/-�

"��(�.��

��

��

��

��,�

��

��

-��

��

��

3�

;��-,

"��(�.��

��

��

��

0��

��

��

/��

��

��

��

��!�

��

3��

1�,�

1��

�0��0�

��,,�

1��10�

/��

��

��

��%��!�<�

�,�

,3�

,,��

��

-�1�

�31�

��1�

��-�

,��

/��

1��-/�

�31�

��,3�

��

��

/�/,��

�03�

181


��

�

ANNEXURE-V

LIST OF OFFICERS WHO ATTENDED TRAINING/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP DURING THE YEAR 2017-18

S.N Name Detail of Seminar/Workshop/

Training/Course attended

Place of training

Period of training

1 Pranab Jyoti Sarma, JE Public Procurement E-Procurement,Govt, E-market place (G eM) E-market place (GeM)

IT & PR,New Delhi

19- 21 April,2018

2 Durgadhar Das, JE

3 Iltaf Hussain, Secretary Office management & RTI Brahmaputra Board

HQs, Guwahati

29.11.2017

4 Chan Mohan Das,SE

5 Dhrubajyoti Borgohain,SE

6 Gaya Prasad Singh,SE

7 Joy Barman,SE

8 Mrs. Jyotika Pegu,CVO

9 N.N. Deka,D.F.A

10 Hemanta Gogoi,EE

11 Dina Nath Bujarbaruah,SE

12 J. C. Mazumdar,EE

13 Ranjit Saikia,EE

14 Mukul Ch. Lahkar,EE

15 Brajendra Kr.Talukdar,AEE

16 Sailendra Kr. Talukdar,AEE

17 M. Koirala, AD (OL)

18 Abhijit Boruah,A.O

19 D.N. Kalita,AEE

20 Kanakeswar Goswami,SO

21 D.K. Das ,Sup Gd-I

22 S.K. Boruah,AG-I

23 K.C.Kotoky,AG-I

24 Kishor Sarma,UDC

25 Paresh Sarma,UDC

26 Joy kanta Sarma,UDC

27 Prabin Borah ,JE

28 Deepak Kr. Das,JE

29 A.R. Borah,UDC

30 Biswajit Bose ,JE

31 T. Chakraborty,JE

32 N.C. Basumatary ,JE

33 N.Chetia,JE

34 Anjan Kr. Dutta,JE

35 J.J. Saikia,JE

36 Ranjan Rai,JE

37 Milon Sengupta,JE

38 Kishor Kr. Das ,JE

39 Sachindra Kalita,UDC

40 Basanta Deka,UDC

41 T. Ahmed ,UDC

42 S.C. Boruah,UDC

43 N.K. Dutta,Jr. Actt

44 Dipak kr. Das ,Jr. Actt

45 Jayanta Das,Jr. Actt

46 Simanta Hazarika,Jr. Actt

182


��

�



Place of training

Period of training

47 Dilip Kr. Deka,Jr. Actt

48 Smt. Anupama Seal,LDC

49 Ms. Anupama Handique,LDC

50 Rajiv Bhagawati,LDC

51 Nokul Changami,LDC

52 Imtaz Khanikar, LDC

53 Prafulla Deka , LDC

54 M. Basumatary,LDC

55 Pranabjyoti Sarma,JE Gem & GFR,2017 NIFM,Faridabad

21 -22 August 2017

56 NN Deka, DFA Public Procurement under GFR 2017

ISTM New Delhi 57 Ranjit Kr Saikia, EE

58 Shymal Deka ,EE World water Summit Convention Centre NDCC New Delhi

22.3.2018

59 Durgadhar Das, JE

60 Rajkumar Thakur, JE

61 Iltaf Hussain, Ex Sec Deliberation of interim report of Expert Committee Management of NE regions Water resources

Guwahati 23.4.2018

62 D.J. Borgohai ,CE

63 Ranjit Deka,EE

64 D.J Borgohai SE(P) Brahmaputra River Basin Conclave

Guwahati university

12-13 Feb 2018 65 Ranjit Deka,

66 Bhaskar Choudhury,AEE

67 Asit Chaturvedy Dy CE National Conference Cum Roadshow on waterway A gateway in North East

Guwahati Hotel Redission Blue

22-23 May 2017

68 Joy Burman SE (P)

69 D J Borgohai,CE Proper Management of North East India Water Resources

70 Ranjit Deka,EE

71 Iltaf Hussain,Sec Expanding tradable benefits of transboundary water promoting navigational uses of Inland waterways in Ganga & Brahmaputra

Dhaka Bangladesh

10.8.2017

72 GP Singh,SE Technical level meeting on water resources matters

Dhaka Bangladesh

18.5.2017

73 Bharati Patowary Baruah SE

State Consultation on MSP on River Bank erosion in Brahmaputra River Basin

OX FAM IndiaIIT,Ghy

23.4.2018

74 Mrinal Sarma EE

75 TC Borah Organisational development oriented training

IIM Ahmadabad 76 GP Singh

77 PC Saloi

78 R K Saikia

79 Dipak Saikia

80 Ranendra Kalita

81 MKB Singh

82 Alemwati Longkumer Hydrological Sciences and disaster Management

NERIWALM,Tezpur

8-9 March 2018 83 Kishore Kumar Das

84 Ranjan Rai

85 Roushanara Begum

86 Sanjiv Barman

87 GP Singh,SE, Impact Assesment for policy CEF ASC of 15-16 Feb

183


��

�



Place of training

Period of training

88 Shymal Deka,EE makers India New Delhi

2018

89 Sanjay Kumar Kundu, Launch Workshop on Proper management of WRm in North East

World Bank/Donear,New Delhi

18.12.17

90 PM Scott

91 CM Das

92 DJ Borgohai

93 D Bujarbaruah

94 Dipak Saikia

95 Shri Chan Mohan Das Leadership Motivation and ethical governance

Brahmaputra Board HQs, Guwahati

11.9.2017

96 Dhrubajyoti Borgohain

97 Gaya Prasad Singh

98 Joy Barman

99 Thaneswar Bora

100 Hemanta Gogoi

101 Prahlad Saloi

102 Deben Sarma

103 Dipak Saikia

104 Dina Nath Bujarbaruah

105 Jatin Chandra Mazumdar

106 Ramesh Panowar

107 Mrs. Bharati Patowary Baruah

108 Nripendra Nath Deka

109 Mukul Ch. Lahkar

110 Brajendra Kr. Talukdar

111 Ranendra Kalita

112 M.K. B. Singh

113 Atul Sarma

114 Sailendra Kr. Talukdar

115 Kulendra Kr. Bhagawati

116 Hari Prasad Saikia

117 Anil Kumar Deka

118 Bhaskarjyoti Choudhury

119 Ranjit Deka

120 Shymal Deka,EE Country focused training course on integrated Water Management in Water Resources Development

Japan JICA 26th Nov to 16th Dec & 21st Jan to 10th Feb 2018

121 Ranjit Deke,EE

122 Bhaskar jyoti choudhury,EE

123 Alemwati Long kumer,JE -Do- II phase

-do- 21st January 2018 to 10th February 2018

124 Paragjit Sarma,JE

184


��

�

ANNEXURE- VI

List of Officers on deputation to other organization (As on 31.03.2018)

Sl.No.

Name & designation Name of the Organization Period of deputation

1 Shri Dharanidhar Bharali Jr. Engineer N.F. Railway 19.12.2014to till date

Detail Officials of Brahmaputra Board Working on Loan up to 31.03.2018

S.N. Name of employee Designation Date of joining in CWC/ CGWB

1 Sri Arnav Barman Jr. Engineer 15.11.2016

2 Sri Dayananda Hatibaruah Jr. Engineer 02.11.2016

3 Sri Deepak Kumar Jr. Engineer 10.11.2016

4 Sri Jayanta Thakuria Jr. Engineer 11.11.2016

5 Sri Kartik Ghosh Jr. Engineer 16.11.2016

6 Sri Kripamoy Das Jr. Engineer 04.01.2016

7 Sri Lalbabu Roy Jr. Engineer 15.11.2016

8 Sri Madhurjya Kr. Borah Jr. Engineer 05.11.2016

9 Sri Palash Thakuria Jr. Engineer 18.11.2016

10 Sri Suren Bhagawati Jr. Engineer 16.11.2016

11 Sri Vinay Kumar Jr. Engineer 08.11.2016

12 Sri Jyotish Ch. Lahkar UDC 10.11.2016

13 Sri Padma Nath Saikia LDC 07.11.2016

14 Sri Richard Chand Jr. Engineer 03.01.2017

15 Sri Munindra Kr. Barman Jr. Engineer Not yet joined

16 Sri Bhogeswar Borchetia Jr. Engineer 02.01.2017

17 Sri Bharat Ch. Debnath Jr. Engineer

18 Sri T.D. Purkayastha Jr. Engineer

19 Sri Joyeep Das Jr. Engineer 07.01.2017

20 Sri Anupam Nath Jr. Engineer 09.01.2017

21 Miss Likirani Bhoi Jr. Engineer 10.01.2017

22 Sri Gautam Kr. Bhattacharjya Jr. Engineer

23 Sri Nabin Ch. Bora Jr. Engineer 03.01.2017

24 Sri Hemanta Saikia Jr. Engineer 10.01.2017

25 Sri Noor Alam Jr. Engineer 10.01.2017

26 Sri Numal Ch. Kuli Jr. Engineer 12.01.2017

27 Sri Chikon Baruah Tracer 23.01.2017

28 Sri Ghana Kanta Sonowal Blue Printer Not yet joined

29 Sri Chandan Deka UDC 13.01.2017

30 Sri Nil Ratan Singh Driver 06.01.2017

31 Mrs. Yane Mibang Chowkidar 12.01.2017

32 Sri Nripendra Nath Haloi W/C Boatman

33 Sri Ajmal Ali Driver

34 Sri Farukh Ahmed Mazumder Peon

35 Sri Jahir Uddin Barlaskar Peon

36 Sri Jitendra Prasad Jr. Engineer 23.02.2017

185


��

�

ANNEXURE-VII

RTI Annual Return information system for the year 2017-18

Ministry / Department / Organization: Brahmaputra Board, Basistha, Guwahati-29

Year: 2017-18 (Up to 31.03.2018)

Progress Report in 2017-18

Opening Balance As on 01.04.2017

No. of application received during the year as transfer from other PAs

Received during the year (including cases transferred to other Public Authority)

No. of cases transferred to other Public Authorities -U/S 6(3)

Decisions where requests/ appeals rejected

Decisions where requests/ appeals accepted

Requests 1 18 14 1 Nil 22

First appeals

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

No. of cases where disciplinary action taken against any Officer Nil

No. of CAPIOs designated No. of CPIOs designated No. of AAs designated

16 1 1

No. of items of various provisions invoked while rejecting requests

Relevancy sections of RTI Act, 2005

Section 8 (1) Sections

a b c d e f g h i j 9 11 24 Other

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil Nil

Amount of charges collected (in Rs.)

Registration fees Additional fees and any other charges

Penalties amount

230 Nil Nil

186


��

�

ANNEXURE- VIII

Status of Master Plan as on 31.03.2018

A. Approved by Govt of India1. Brahmaputra Main Stem- Part-I 42. Dhansiri (North) 2. Barak & its tributaries-Part-II 43. Barnadi 3. Buridehing 44. Buroi 4. Dikhow 45. Brahmajan 5. Dhansiri 46. Beki-Manas-Aie 6. Kopilli Kollong 47. Dudhnoi-Krishnai 7. Puthimari 48. Bargang 8. Ranganadi 49. Tipkai 9. Gumti B. Once Board Approved. Further

modified as per suggestion of MOWR,RD&GRApproved by 64

th and 65

thmeeting of

Board

10. Pagladiya 11. Noa-nadi

12. Dikrong 50. Jaldhaka 13. Muhuri 51. Tangani 14. Jia-Bharali 52. Torsa 15. Manu 53. Teesta 16. Champamati 54. Simsang 17. Disang C. Board Approved. Under further

modification as suggested byMOWR,RD&GR

18. Jinary

19. Na-Noi 55. Umngot 20. Juri 56. Sankosh - Raidak 21. Burima 57. Kynshi 22. Dhalai D. Draft completed. Further to be modified

as suggested byMOWR,RD&GR 23. Jiadhal 24. Bharalu 58. Ganol 25. Lohit 59. Waikhyrwi 26. Majuli island 60. Umtru 27. Khowai 61. Umsohryngkew 28. Ghiladhari E. Sub-Basins identified for preparation of

Master Plans29. Jinjiram 30. Dhaleswari 62. Dareng 31. Moridhal 63. Bugi 32. Jhanji 64. Umiew 33. Subansiri 65. Myntdu 34. Gaurang 66. Lubha 35. Haora 67. Imphal River 36. Gabharu 68. Feni River 37. Gadadhar 69. Kolodyne 38. Bhogdoi 70. Tuichang 39. Belsiri 40. Kulsi-Deosila 41. Depota Total - 70

�

�

��

�

��

��

�� !"��#��$�%��&&��

��'"()*)�+�)$��,��,-��&��

#��"��#��$�.��

��&&��'"()*)�+�)

��$�%��#��

��&&��'�()*)�+�)��&�� -

�� #�� /

187


�

Status of DDS as on 31.03.2018

A. Completed and handed over to WRD, Assam: i) Harang ii) East of Barpeta

B. Scheme under execution:i) Barbhag ii) Amjur iii) Jengrai iv) Jakaichuk

C. Execution suspended due to inability of State to provide land: i) Kailashahar ii) Singla

D. Handed over to State Governments:i) Rudrasagar – Tripura.ii) Kalamonijan - Assamiii) Nelli- Assam

E. TEC accorded by CWC:i) Depota ii) Pola

F. DPR under revision for execution:i) Demow

G. Deleted by Board :i) Joysagar ii) Rongsai iii) Sessa

H. Under compliance of observations of CWC: i) Pota Kolong ii) Deroi iii) Larsing iv) Dharmanagar

��

�

0

�

0

�,

�

��

Status of DDS as on 31.03.2018

Completed and handed over to WRD, I. Under preparationcollection in Field Office:i) Sonai

ii) Laura-Jamira-Sessa

iii) Punir

iv) Ghiladhari

v) Tingrai

vi) Haria-Nanoi

Scheme under execution:

Execution suspended due to inability of

Handed over to State Governments: J. Schemes under process of deletion: i) Konwarpur

ii) Badri

iii) Mora-Dikrong

iv) Sukhsagar

v) Mora-Pichalamukh

vi) Pakania

vii) Namdang

viii) Sisapathar

ix) Gelabil

x) West of Barpeta

xi) Ghagra

xii) Bherekibil

xiii) Khatra

xiv) Batha

execution:

Under compliance of observations of

A. Completed and handed over to WRD,

B. Scheme under execution:

C. Execution suspended due to inability of State to provide land:

D. Handed over to State Governments:

E. TEC accorded by CWC:

F. DPR revised for execution:

G. Deleted by Board :

H. Under compliance of observations of CWC:

I. Under preparation of DPR / Data collection in FieldOffice:

J. Schemes under process of deletion:

188

ANNEXURE- IX

Under preparation of DPR / Data d Office:

Sessa

Schemes under process of

Pichalamukh

West of Barpeta

WRD, Assam:

Execution suspended due to inability of State to

Handed over to State Governments:

Under compliance of observations of CWC:

Under preparation of DPR / Data collection in Field


�

Status of MPP

A. DPR completed and handed over to other organisation

i) Dihang (Siang) Dam Project ii) Subansiri Dam Projectiii) Dibang MP Project iv) Tipaimukh Dam Projectv) Bairabi Dam Project

B. DPR completed and taken u

Pagladiya Dam Project

C. All Chapters of DPR cleared by CWC & CEA

i) Kulsi Multipurpose Projectii) Noa-Dihing Multipurpose Project

D. DPR partially completed and handed over to other o

i) Dibang Dam Project ii) Lohit Dam Project

E. Project initially under Brahmaputra Board handed ovGovt. of Meghalaya:

i) Kynshi Stage ii) Kynshi Stage

F. Under Survey & Investigation:i) Jiadhal Multipupose Projecti) Killing Dam Projectii) Simsang Multipurpose project

�

0

�

�

��

Status of MPP as on 31.03.2018

DPR completed and handed over to other organisations:

hang (Siang) Dam Project - Handed over to NHPC Subansiri Dam Project- Handed over to NHPC Dibang MP Project - Handed over to NHPC Tipaimukh Dam Project- Handed over to NEEPCO

Dam Project – Handed over to Govt. of Mizoram

DPR completed and taken up for execution:

Pagladiya Dam Project- Closed due to inability to provide land for constru

All Chapters of DPR cleared by CWC & CEA :

Kulsi Multipurpose ProjectDihing Multipurpose Project

DPR partially completed and handed over to other organisations:

Dam Project - Handed over to NHPC Lohit Dam Project - Handed over to private developers by Arunachal Govt

Project initially under Brahmaputra Board handed over to private developer by Govt. of Meghalaya:

Kynshi Stage –I Dam project Kynshi Stage –II Dam Project

Under Survey & Investigation:Jiadhal Multipupose ProjectKilling Dam ProjectSimsang Multipurpose project

-

�$��1)��&��

-

#$��1)��2��3��

4$��4��1)��4(4�+�45��

�$�.��+��&��

5$��1)��

��&��

%$�1��6��#��#��

��$��'�&��

189

ANNEXURE- X

Closed due to inability to provide land for construction

rganisations:

Handed over to private developers by Arunachal Govt.

er to private developer by

�$��1)��&��

#$��1)��2��3��

4$��4��1)��4(4�+�45��

�$�.��+��&�� 0

5$��1)��

%$�1��6��#��#��

��$��'�&��

Documents

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 -18brahmaputraboard.gov.in/NER/Archive/Annual_Reports/...Annual Report: 2017-18 LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND PLATES Sl. No. Description Page No 1 Jurisdiction Map of