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Minutes of the 8th meeting of the Expert Advisory Group
(EAG) held at Ahmedabad on 2nd to 4th May, 2011
The 8th meeting of the Expert Advisory Group (EAG) of the Kalpasar
Project was held under the chairmanship of Shri B. N. Navalawala at
Ahmedabad from 2nd to 4th (both days inclusive) May, 2011 in which the
following members of the EAG participated.
(i) Prof. Asit K. Biswas, Member Member (ii) Prof. T. S. Murty, Member Member (iii) Shri P. P. Vora, Member Member (iv) Mr. Bryan Leyland, Member Member (v) Dr. M. S. Patel Member Secretary
Also the following Officers of the Kalpasar Department attended this
meeting.
1. Shri V. S. Brahmbhatt : Chief Engineer(Kalpasar-I) & Addl. Secretary
2. Shri U. K. Sarvaiya : Director & Chief Engineer, GERI 3. Shri R. G. Bhatt : Chief Engineer(Kalpasar-II) & Addl.
Secretary (I/c) 4. Shri Biren Parmar : Financial Advisor (Irri) 5. Shri N. J. Patel : Officer on Special Duty (K) 6. Shri T. S. Shah : Superintending Engineer (K) 7. Shri K. S. Patel : Superintending Engineer
(PIU I, Bhavnagar) 8. Shri A. B. Thakkar : Superintending Engineer
(PIU II, Vadodara) 9. Shri K. L. Dave : Joint Director, GERI 10. Shri K. U. Dave : Under Secretary (T), Kalpasar
Department 11. Shri A. D. Parmar Under Secretary (CG) 12. Shri M. G. Kazi : Executive Engineer
(Kalpasar Department ) 13. Shri B. B. Patel : Executive Engineer
(Kalpasar Department ) 14. Shri Patel Executive Engineer, GMB (as
representative ACS, Port Department) 15. Shri J. K. Vyas Director, GMB (as representative Pri.
Secretary, Forest & Environment Department)
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Moreover, the following National Consultants also participated during the
day of discussion of their respective subject agenda in the meeting:
1. Adm. S. Bangara : Retd. Vice Admiral, Indian Navy
2. Shri N. B. Desai : Retd. Secretary, (N)
3. Shri R. D. Soni : Retd. Secretary, (N)
4. Shri G. L. Jawa : Retd. Secretary, (N)
5. Dr. T. N. Chaudhary : Retd. Assistant Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
6. Shri K. D. Rathod : Retd. M.S., GPCB
7. Dr. Nagendra Kumar : Retd. NIOT, Chennai
8. Shri R. J. Patel : National Consultant, PMDC
9. Shri D. K. Kaushik : Retd. Chief Engineer (CWC)
10. Shri P. C. Tyagi : Retd. Chairman, CPCB
11. Shri B.K. Raijada : Retd. Deputy Director, Fisheries
12. Shri Upendra Mehta : Retd. Town Planner, GoG
13. Shri Sharad Raval : Retd. Revenue Department
14. Shri R. K. Mehta : National Consultant, transportation
15. Shri D. M. Pancholi : Retd. S.E.(Geo), CDO.
16. Shri P. D. Trivedi : Retd. S.E., NWRWS&K Deptt
17. Shri Hiralal Bhavnani : Retd. Dean and HOD, M. S. University, Baroda
18. Shri M. N. Bhatt : Retd. Superintending Engineer, CDO
19. Shri V. P. Shah : Retd. CEO, GMB
20. Dr. J. S. Mani : Prof. IIT Chennai
21. Shri K. L. Rao : Hydrographer, Navy
22. Dr. A. V. Shroff : Retd. Proffesor, M. S. Univercity, Vadodara
23. Shri Khatsuriya : Retd. Add. Director, CWPRS
24. Shri N. Ghosh : Retd. Add. Director, CWPRS
25. Shri D. N. Deshmukh : Retd. Chief Research Officer, CWPRS
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Representatives from the following organizations/ institutes remained
present on the day of discussion of respective agenda of meeting:
1. CSMCRI, : Dr. Kalpanaben Modi, Sr. Dy. Director, Scientist G
Bhavnagar Dr.J.Chikara, Scientist F
Dr. Mohandas, Deputy Director, Scientist F
Shri R. H. Trivedi, Scientist
Dr. A. M.Bhatt, Scientist
2. NIO,Goa : Dr. A. S. Unnikrishan, Scientist
3. NEERI, Nagpur : Dr.S.R.Wate, Director
Dr. J. S. Pandey, Scientist
Dr. P. Nema, Project Advisor
Shri Parishit Verma, Scientist
4. IIT, Delhi : Dr. S. K. Dube, Professor,
Dr. A. D. Rao, Professor
5. NGRI, Hyderabad : Dr.Kirti Srivastava, Scientist
6. GERI, Vadodara : Shri R. T. Rohit, Road Research Officer
7. NIOT,Chennai : Dr. Atmanand, Director
Shri Shivakholundu DV, Project Director
: Shri Venkat Rao
8. SUZLON, Pune : Shri Prashant Baxi, Dy. G.M.
Ms. Minatiben Patel, Executive
9. CEPT University, Ahmedabad
: Shri Shashwat Bandopadyay, Professor Shri Bhargav Adhvaryu, Associate Prof. Shri Hiten Desai, Project Manager
10. L. & T. Ramboll Consulting Engineers Ltd.
: Shri D. S. Ramlulu, Project Consultant
At the outset, Shri B. N. Navalawala, Chairman of EAG welcomed the
members, invitees and officials and thanked them for sparing the time for
participation in the EAG. Then, he requested Dr. M. S. Patel, Secretary
(Kalpasar) to take up the proceeding of the EAG.
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Minutes of Agenda item No. 1:
Confirmation of the minutes of 7th EAG meeting held on 10-13
Aug.2009
The minutes of the 7th EAG meeting, which were earlier circulated to all
EAG members, were confirmed unanimously.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 2:
Action taken on the minutes of the 7th EAG Meeting held on 10-13
Aug.2009 at Ahmedabad
EAG was apprised of the Action Taken Report (ATR), as prepared by
Kalpasar Department on the decisions taken in the 7thEAG meeting and it
was agreed upon.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 3 (a):
Availing the Services of National Consultants/ Experts
The EAG was apprised by Kalpasar Department regarding appointment of
the National Level Consultants after 7th EAG meeting in accordance with
Government of Gujarat’s G.R. dated 5.5.2006 for carrying out various
studies towards preparation of DPR/Bankable Report of the project. The
appointments of 9 National Level Consultants were made after 7th EAG
meeting in consultation with Chairman EAG and the State Finance
Department.
The EAG was also apprised regarding the present system of appointment
and the status of revising the Govt. Resolution for availing the
consultancy service of national consultants considering the suggestions
made in the 7th EAG meeting.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 3 (b):
Appointment of Prof. Ioan Nistor as an international consultant
Prof. Tad Murty informed that Prof. Nistor is currently a tenured Associate
Professor in Department of Civil Engineering and Vice-Dean (Graduate
studies) for the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa. He is a Ph.D.
in Marine Technology (Japan). He has also spent several years as a design
and consulting engineer with TECSULT-AECOM, Montreal. His main
interests are Coastal Engineering, with special emphasis on Tsunami
related forces & effect on coastal structure, dam failure, modelling and
risk assessment, impact of hydrodynamic forces on structures, etc. He
has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience in several
countries of Europe and North America, and in Japan.
Looking to the CV of Prof. Nistor reflecting his expertise and very wide
experience in Coastal Engineering, EAG recommended his appointment as
an international consultant in Group-A category.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 4 (a):
Geophysical survey along the revised dam corridor including
finalization of the end points of newly shifted dam alignment by
NIOT, Chennai
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 4 (b):
Progress report of Geophysical survey work for dam corridor by
NIOT (Proposal No.1/4).
(1) Dr. Sivakholundu NIOT explained that now dam corridor would be
between Kalatalav-Aladar Axis on the northern side and would
extend further 3.0 km downstream to Bhavnagar-Dahej axis on the
southern side. Accordingly, single beam bathymetric survey is
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carried out by NIOT in 3.0 km wide dam corridor. There will not be
any additional expenditure in works assigned to NIOT for dam
corridor survey work.
Kalpasar Department has reviewed the recommendation of Kalpasar
Sahyog Samiti and accordingly proposes to widen the identified dam
corridor zone for bathymetric survey work. NIOT was apprised of
the above by Chairman EAG, Prof. Tad Murty member EAG &
Secretary (K) during the meeting held at Chennai during 24-28 Nov.
2010 with NIOT Project Director and Associated Scientist.
The group of consultants headed by Shri N.B. Desai in their reports
stated that proposed Bhavnagar-Dahej dam alignment, which is 3
km downstream of Kalatalav-Aladar alignment, is found generally in
order. This alignment will have an advantage of intercepting the
additional flows of three rivers viz. Kalubhar, Ghelo and Rangholi in
the reservoir & thereby enhance the water availability for storage.
One apparent advantage of this alignment is that it would be
comparatively easier to join the approaches on the east-side by
joining the alignment, with the proposed PCPIR canal linkage road
to be provided in this section of the region. However, some
ameliorative measures for ship breaking units and Kabadi (scrap)
market are recommended. These can be achieved by shifting the
approaches a little bit and readjusting it, after the complete area is
properly surveyed. EAG has accepted Bhavnagar–Dahej axis for
dam alignment (3 km d/s of Aladar-Kalatalav alignment) subject to
its suitability to take care of ship building units and Kabadi (scrap)
market by shifting towards north little bit.
(2) In 7th EAG meeting, it was decided to entrust the entire bathymetric
works to NIOT including modeling. The work of Geophysical survey
for revised dam corridor was awarded to NIOT on 23/02/2010. NIOT
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has carried out the bathymetric work by ship called ‘Tug Shiva’ to
perform single beam echosounding and other activities of work. Dr.
K. M. Sivakholundu, Project Director, Coastal & Environment
Engineering Group, NIOT had made presentation, explaining that
there are 5 shallow patches in the dam corridor. This divides the
overall space between east and west coast into a system of four
small channels for the water flow and three intertidal flats that
emerge during low tide. The four surveyable channels have a
cumulative width of about 15 km. Single beam bathymetric work
has been completed for one shallow patches and all four channels.
Multibeam survey work and side scan sonar work also have been
completed in these channels.
The Scientific Audit Committee had reviewed the progress of work during
the meeting held at NIOT on 27-29 April 2011 and observed following.
“It was mentioned that there are 5 shallow patches measuring
approximately 13 to 15 km in length by 3 km, which have water levels of
the order of -4 m (CD) where multibeam and side scan sonar data may
not be possible to be acquired. All efforts should be made to collect the
data from the gaps”.
After discussion the EAG agreed that multibeam survey and side scan
sonar survey will not be possible in shallow patches. EAG suggested that
single beam bathymetric survey of shallow areas should be sufficient and
can be completed with small boats.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No.5 (a)
Progress report of Bathymetric survey in Gulf of Khambhat
(Southern portion) by NIOT, Chennai (proposal 3/4)
Bathymetric and seabed engineering investigation (Southern portion) was
awarded to NIOT on 23.02.2010. Dr. K. M. Sivakholundu, Project Director
stated that 17574 line km single beam bathymetric survey along the
southern part of the Gulf has been carried out from 3rd November to 30th
December 2010 with vessel “Sagar Manjusha”. Thereafter, for 796.39 line
km gap filling on both sides of sea, survey was carried out with ship called
“Tug Shiva” between 17th January to 8th February. Some of the works of
intertidal areas & topographical survey work are remaining to be done.
Two sub-contractors of NIOT (New Horizon Survey and IIC technologies
Hyderabad) will commence the shallow area bathymetry (inter tidal
areas) and topographical survey from June 2011.
The Scientific Audit Committee has made following observations during
the meeting held at NIOT on 27-29 April 2011.
(i) 90% of field data have been acquired. They are to be corrected
for tides.
(ii) The recommendation of interim review by Capt. K. L. Rao and
Dr. B. Nagendrakumar, National Consultant have to be
incorporated in the final report.
The EAG appreciated the work so far carried out by NIOT and also
suggested to NIOT to comply with the observations of Scientific Audit
Committee immediately.
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Minute of Agenda Item No. 5(b):
Progress report of Bathymetric Survey in Gulf of Khambhat
(Northern Portion) by NIOT, Chennai.
Bathymetric survey in Northern portion of the Gulf of Khambhat has been
awarded to NIOT on 23/02/2010. The work includes (i) bathymetric
survey work: Area I–Inter tidal survey work through satellite imageries;
Area II-bathymetric survey for shallow depth with low draft boats;
(ii)Establishment of 24 tidal observatories all along the periphery of Gulf
of Khambhat
The Scientific Audit Committee has made following observations on 27-29
April 2011 at Chennai for this item.
1. In the inter-tidal region, the work to be carried in association with
NRSA needs elaboration with respect to approach and accuracy.
2. NIOT should indicate the time frame of all activities.
3. NIOT has mentioned that the bathymetry as input to all model
studies will be ready by December-2012.
NIOT has informed that two private agencies have been employed to do
the part of a work of proposal no. 2/4 as under. (1) Shallow areas single
beam bathymetric work will be done by M/S New Horizon survey and
(2)Intertidal areas bathymetric survey work and topographical survey
work will be carried out by IIC Technologies, Hyderabad. Both the
agencies will start the work in June-2011 after getting Naval clearance.
Prof. Tad Murty, Member EAG, agreed to 24 nos. of tidal observatories
and their locations as proposed by NIOT during the meeting held on 24-
28 Nov. 2010 at NIOT, Chennai. The EAG has suggested to expedite the
progress of work so that the data may be available by Dec-2012.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 6:
Proposal of hydrodynamic and sediment model studies and related
measurements for Gulf of Khambhat by National Institute of
Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai
EAG has earlier approved to entrust the entire bathymetric work including
mathematical work to NIOT Chennai (Central Govt. Institute under
Ministry of Earth Science). EAG has further approved (i) Geophysical
Survey for revised dam corridor (Rs 8.22 crore), (ii) Bathymetric Survey
in Gulf of Khambhat – Northern portion (Rs 14.60 crore) and
(iii)Bathymetric Survey in Gulf of Khambhat – Southern portion (Rs 6.05
crore). Kalpasar Department has entrusted all the three works to NIOT,
Chennai vide MOU on 23.02.2010.
NIOT commenced the works in October 2010 and has completed the
bathymetric work of southern portion by using vessel Manjusha, whereas
the Geophysical work of dam corridor is in progress with vessel Shiva.
During the actual survey work, NIOT has faced a lot of difficulties
particularly regarding the deployment of locally available wooden boat for
the survey work, which has not been accepted by Navy for Naval
clearance. Dr. Sivakholundu has stated that Ministry of Defence for
security/naval clearance indicates that vessels with either metal or FRP
hull and having class and registration only will be qualified for survey
work in Gulf of Khambhat. Due to this reason, the earlier estimate of
vessel charges of Rs 30000/day will now actually cost between 100000 to
150000 /day to NIOT. The model involving oceanographic observations
needs extensive use of such boats and hence, the cost has been revised
upwards in the present proposal. Further, the personnels from NIOT have
been charged with certain day rate based on existing guidelines of
Ministry of Earth Sciences. Since this valuation is very old (>10 years), a
new valuation is under progress taking into account the Sixth Pay
Commission recommendations. Considering the requirement of engaging
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manpower from NIOT in a large proportion and for long duration, the
overall rate has been increased.
The NIOT’s proposal of “Hydrodynamic and sediment model studies and
related measurements for Kalpasar Project” has been thoroughly
examined by a group of national consultant viz. Dr. Z. S. Tarapore, Dr. B.
Nagendrakumar, Mr. Deshmukh, Prof. J.S. Mani and Mr. R. K. Khatsuria.
Further to it, it has been reviewed in the meeting held on 24-28,
November 2010 in which the Chairman EAG (for a day), Prof. Tad Murty
and Dr. M.S.Patel, Secretary (K) were present.
Dr. M. A. Atmanand, Director (NIOT) and Dr. Sivakholundu, Project
Director have stated that considering the increased cost of actual vessel
charges of Rs.1.00 lac/day as well as increase in manday charges of NIOT
staff due to adoption of Sixth Pay Commission recommended pay scale,
the revised cost of “Hydrodynamic and sediment model studies and
related measurements for Gulf of Khambhat” comes to Rs.24.30 crore
against the original cost of Rs. 17.72 crore. They have furnished detailed
proposal with justification to EAG.
The EAG, while accepting the reasons narrated by Director (NIOT), has
approved the proposal of NIOT (a Central Govt. institute) amounting to
Rs.24.30 crore for “Hydrodynamic and sediment model studies and
related measurements for GKDP”.
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Minutes of Agenda Item Nos. 7, 13 & 19:
Agenda Item No. 7:
Observations of “Expert Appraisal Committee” of Ministry of
Environment & Forest, GoI on EIA/SIA scoping report of Gulf of
Khambhat Development Project & planning for action taken
Agenda Item No. 13:
Techno-economic feasibility report (Phase I) of Gulf of Khambhat
Development Project
Agenda Item No. 19:
Tentative fixing of salient features such as FRL, MWL, Top of dam
(crest height & width), etc.
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the MoEF considered the
EAI/SIA Scoping Report of the GKDP as prepared by NEERI on 25th
September 2010. Vide letter dated 04.10.2010, the EAC has
communicated its observations on the Scoping Report which are required
to be covered in a pre-feasibility report for the new project framework as
given below:
- Basic hydrological information like the inflow to the reservoir,
maintenance of reservoir water level, annual withdrawal for
average year and for 75 % and 50 % dependable year;
- Provision of spillway and flood disposal particularly of the
highest flood during high tide;
- Performance of the reservoir in consideration of annual
sediment load;
- Feasibility of constructing an embankment dam in an existing
sea;
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- Modality of pumping water for providing irrigation to one
million ha command and power requirement for pumping;
- Examination of environmental issues with respect to:
reservoir and command area situations, conversion of coastal
periphery from saline/brackish environment to fresh water
environment and its impact on terrestrial as well as aquatic
flora and fauna, and environmental sustainability in the long
run;
- CRZ clarification/recommendation from the State Coastal
Zone Management Authority
Dr. Wate, Director, NEERI has stated that for compliance of the EAC’s
observation, a feasibility report is required to be prepared in three parts,
covering (a) engineering aspects, (b) environment and ecological aspects,
and (c) financial aspects.
In recognition of the above requirements, the Kalpasar Department has
prepared: Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (Part-I), covering
engineering aspects, which contains following chapters:
Executive Summary
1. Historical Background
2. Water Availability & Management of Reservoir Operation
3. Sedimentation in GKDP Reservoir
4. Morphological Impacts of the Gulf of Khambhat Development
Project
5. Salinity Stratification in Khambhat Fresh Water Reservoir
6. Dam Design & Construction Methodology
7. Construction of Barrage across River Narmada at village
Bhadbhut
8. Narmada Diversion Canal
9. Road Transport
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10. Survey for Development of Wind & Solar Power Project under
Gulf of Khambhat Development project
11. Land Reclamation and Development
12. Survey for Construction Material
13. Irrigation Planning in the Command of GKDP
14. Similar projects in Gujarat, India and outside country
Dr. T. N. Chaudhary, National Consultant, presented the above mentioned
report to the EAG, apprising the contents of each chapter. The EAG
accepted the document prepared by the Department as it is a basic
requirement towards compliance of the observations of the EAC. Similarly
two other documents covering environmental and ecological aspects, and
financial aspects are required to be prepared by the Kalpasar Department
immediately so that all the three documents are furnished to the EAC in
compliance of the requirements for approval of Scoping Report by MoEF.
Dr. Wate, Director, NEERI, agreed to recast the scoping report in the
context to the Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (part-I) of Gulf of
Khambhat Development Project, without charging any extra amount. The
EAG agreed to give time limit extension for recasting the scoping
document as and when to be required by the EAC till the approval of the
scoping document by MoEF.
The Chairman, EAG pointed out that in the process of environmental
clearance, it is likely that some activist group may create/ cause
hurdles/oppositions mainly through mis-information. Hence, to counter
any such move and to project the realistic scenario/picture as well as
apprise of the work to be done or already done by the government and
impacts of the project to the public, there is a need to have some
nonpolitical, nongovernmental committees. Kalpasar Sahyog Samiti,
headed by a Gandhian and social worker Shri Vinuhbhai Gandhi is such a
committee which can receive “governmental recognition”. EAG expressed
that it would go a long way as well as a positive development for the
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GKDP if the Government recognizes this committee as also other such
committees.
While making presentation on the Techno-economic feasibility report
(part-I) the details were given regarding the basis of tentatively fixing FRL
(+3.0 m MSL), MWL (+5.0m MSL), MDDL (-4.0m MSL), Top of dam
(+14.5 m MSL) and top width of dam (100m).
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 8:
Scientific audit & integration of output from numerical models for
Gulf of Khambhat Development Project
Looking to the complex nature of intensive and extensive data collection for
modeling work for Kalpasar Project and Bhadbhut Project, it was felt
necessary to constitute a committee of international and national
consultants with relevant experience for scientific audit and integration of
all the following mentioned studies / reports / surveys / numerical models
and physical models by NIOT, IIT Delhi, NGRI, NIO & CWPRS.
(a) (1) Geophysical Survey for revised dam corridor (2) Bathymetric
Survey in Gulf of Khambhat – Northern portion (3) Bathymetric
Survey in Gulf of Khambhat – Southern portion(i.e. proposals no.1/4
to 3/4) (NIOT).
(b) Study on sea level changes, Global Warming and Regional Climate
(NIO, Goa)
(c) Impact of Kalpasar Project on the existing and proposed Ports in the
Vicinity of Gulf of Khambhat (NIO, Goa)
(d) Study of Impact of Storm, Surge, Wind Waves and Seiches on the
Design of proposed Kalpasar Dam (IIT, Delhi).
(e) Study of Tsunami Effects on the Design of proposed Kalpasar Dam.
(NGRI, Hyderabad)
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(f) Hydrodynamic and sediment model studies and related
measurements for Kalpasar Project, (i.e. Proposal no.4/4) (NIOT)
(h) Physical modeling by CWPRS, Pune.
Accordingly the Committee has been constituted under the chairmanship
of Prof. Tad Murty, member EAG.
The Committee also explained in details the outcome of the 1st meeting
held on 27-29, April 2011 at NIOT, Chennai to EAG and also discussed the
observations recorded by the Committee while scrutinizing the proposals
of various institutes like NIOT, IIT (New Delhi), NGRI, CWPRS etc.
EAG agreed for the constitution of Scientific Audit Committee and further
suggested to constitute similar committee for EIA/SIA study.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 9:
Revised Administrative Approval (AA) for preparing Detailed
Feasibility Report of Kalpasar Project
and
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 11:
Proposal for development of Management Information System for
the preparation of bankable report for Kalpasar project by CEPT
University, Ahmedabad
Government of Gujarat had accorded Administrative Approval (AA) and
Overall Technical Sanction (OTS) vide GOs dated 22.01.2003 &
28.09.2003 for Rs. 84 crore towards preparation of Detailed (bankable)
Project Report of the Gulf of Khambhat Development Project (GKDP). Vide
GO dated 22.09.2009, the government has approved a revised project
framework with dam alignment No. V along Kalatalav (Bhavnagar) –
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Aladar (Dahej) line. Feasibility studies are required to be carried with
respect to the revised project framework.
In the context of feasibility studies, Group of National Consultants headed
by Vice Admiral (Retd.) Suresh Bangara along with 4 Superintending
Engineers of Kalpasar Department have identified group-wise activities
and worked out cost estimates as given below:
Sr. No.
Group of activities Number of activities
Cost (Rs. Crore)
1 Engineering activities 26 131.46 2 EIA/SIA activities 18 25.82 3 Bhadbhut barrage activities 8 9.59 4 Departmental miscellaneous engineering
Activities 14 25.44
5 Administrative and legal activities 13 3.71 Total 79 196.02
Out of the earlier sanctioned amount of Rs. 84 crore for the preparation of
the DPR, an expenditure of Rs. 27.29 crore has been incurred upto
December, 2010. The studies/works amounting Rs. 39 crore are in
progress, whereas the studies/ works amounting Rs. 75 crore and
amounting Rs. 57 crore are in pipeline and under planning respectively.
These amounts aggregate to Rs. 198.29 crore, say Rs. 200 crore. Hence,
the revised estimate for Administrative Approval is required. The
Committee of Secretaries for Executive Functions for Kalpasar Project on
on 04.01.2011 has accepted the revised estimate amounting to Rs. 200
crore. Contextual to the above, Vice Admiral (Retd.) Suresh Bangara
made a presentation to the EAG on revised estimate as well as various
activities. Following items require modifications in the estimates within
the limit of Rs. 200 crore.
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Sr. No.
Item Present revised
estimate (Rs. Lac)
Proposed estimate
(Rs. Lac)
1. Hydrodynamic and sedimentation model study (item 6)
1772 2430
2. Physical modelling for Kalpasar dam (item 15)
2000 2626
3. Availing services of Gujarat Ecological Society (item 10)
- 14.42
4. Preparation of film, presentation, logo and brochures of Project (FD approval)
2 20
5. Carbone Credit (item 12) - 300 6. Consultancy services for preliminary dam
design, construction methodology, resource management and economical and financial planning, preparing detailed bankable project report (DPR)
2400 1200
Total 6174 6590.42
The EAG accepted the revised estimate amounting Rs. 200 crore for
further approval of government.
Vice Admiral (Retd.) Suresh Bangara suggested that looking to 79
activities and more than 500 performance indicators, their close
monitoring is required. There are many items which are interrelated, and
hence, require Management Information System (MIS). This will facilitate
strengthening in-house capabilities of Kalpasar Department for better
integration as well as co-ordination of activities pertaining to preparation
of feasibility report.
The Group of Consultants has identified CEPT University for developing
MIS and rendering project management services. CEPT University has the
capability to prepare planning, schedule, controlling, monitoring and
tracking various activities. CEPT made presentation of the project
proposal amounting Rs. 28,41,511/- to the EAG, which has been accepted
by the EAG for further government approval.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 10:
Proposal for engaging of Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara for
environmental aspect of Gulf of Khambhat Development Project
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF has considered the
EIA/SIA Scoping Report of GKDP prepared by NEERI and has desired to
prepare the Pre-feasibility Report covering the environmental aspects with
respect to sedimentation in the reservoir, command area situations for
the irrigation project, environmental impact on the terrestrial as well
aquatic flora and fauna consequential to conversion of coastal periphery
from saline/brackish environment to fresh water environment as also
long-run environmental sustainability, and CRZ clarification/
recommendations from the State Coastal Zone Management Authority.
Dr. Wate, Director, NEERI has also suggested to prepare a feasibility
report covering environmental and ecological aspects of GKDP before
resubmitting the scoping report to MoEF.
It is proposed to engage the Gujarat Ecological Society (GES), Vadodara
for the studies of the environment and ecological issues which will involve
appraisal and analysis of various study findings and study reports
pertaining to impacts of estuarine and marine environment and ecological
issues, geomorphology and land use, industrial development, agriculture
and irrigation, transportation, alternative renewable energy (wind and
solar power), coastal regulation zone, etc.
In context to the above, Shri Hasmukh Shah, Chairman, GES and his
team presented the proposal to the EAG, highlighting the objectives and
scope of work. The EAG accepted the proposal of GES amounting Rs.
14.42 lac for meeting the basic requirement of MoEF for Scoping Report of
EIA/SIA. However, the EAG also suggested to GES to prepare separate
proposal on the basis of available studies and reports bringing out
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linkages with the aspects covered under scoping of EIA/SIA studies as
well as environmental transformation including cost & benefits,
displacement & rehabilitation of fisher men/salt pan workers, etc. to EAG
in next EAG meeting.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 12:
Evaluation of project to optimize social, environmental and
economic benefits including carbon reduction opportunities
Shri Dinesh Babu of Idea Carbon Ltd made presentation about need of
evaluation of carbon reduction opportunities for Gulf of Khambhat
Development project (GKDP). He emphasized that the independent
evaluation would serve to identify the advantages the project would bring
to stakeholders, and also highlight the risks and possible next steps
towards successful implementation of the project. The study will need to
be done from the standpoints of carbon credit and energy efficiency, and
sustainability perspective, etc. The benefits of a proactive carbon
management framework can be analyzed in terms of (a) Generation of
potential revenue streams, (b) Better informed decision making and a
comprehensive risk management approach & (c) Regulatory risks and
opportunities to be addressed and harnessed
After detailed discussion, looking to various benefits of transport and
others in the project, the EAG agreed that such type of feasibility study
will be useful in the overall interest of the project. Also, the EAG accepted
the proposal of the Rs. 3.00 crore and recommended that the work should
be entrusted only through National competitive bidding.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 14:
Draft final report of L & T - Ramboll Consulting Engineers Limited
on ‘‘Traffic Assessment Study for Gulf of Khambhat Development
Project”
And
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 20:
Feasibility study of railway on dam top
Mr. Rajendra Mehta, National Consultant, gave a brief introduction of the
study stating that the study was awarded to GERI by the Kalpasar
Department which in turn awarded the contract to M/S L & T Ramboll
Consulting Engineers from Chennai. (LTR) Consultants started the work in
May 2010 and submitted the Draft Final (DFR) Report in December 2010.
DFR was discussed in the meeting as held by the Chairman in his office on
11th March 2011 which was attended, besides the National Consultant, L &
T representatives, the Secretary (Kalpasar) and concerned officials. The
comments/suggestions made during the meeting were incorporated by
LTR and prepared the revised DFR. Mr. Rajendra Mehta also gave a brief
introduction of the Traffic Assessment Study and explained the main
objectives of the study as (i) Traffic Forecasting for the proposed road
over the dam up to year 2055 in 5 years time interval for nine alternative
scenarios based on combinations of development, road network, and toll
charges and induced traffic; (ii) Estimation of Traffic Revenues based on
traffic forecasts by charging appropriate toll fees for each scenario for
years 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045, 2050, 2055; (iii) Carry out
Social/Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis and work out the NPV and EIRR for
each scenario for all horizon years from 2025 to 2055; and (iv) Provide
guidelines for the calculation of top width of a dam based on traffic lanes
required to accommodate the traffic forecast volume. He also emphasized
the importance of quality of data collection, development of traffic
forecasting model and dispersal system in the overall study. Mr. Ramlulu
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from L & T gave the brief Power Point Presentation covering all aspects of
the Traffic Assessment Study based on revised DFR
Major findings of the study include:
• Kalpasar Project will provide New Transportation Link between
south Gujarat and Saurashtra
• The savings in distance will vary from 36km-173 km
• Economic benefits in 2025
VOT Benefits - 173 crore
VOC Benefits -1548 crore
Carbon Credits-33 crore
• Traffic Forecasts ( For various scenarios)
2025-56,000 PCU to 72,000 PCU
2055-1,69,500 to 2,11,254 PCU
• Toll Revenue forecasts( For various scenarios)
2025-970 Crore to 1,260 Crore
2055 - 6938 Crore to 10,000 Crore
• Economic Viability Analysis indicates minimum EIRR of 50 %.
• Based on Scenario-l, 8-lanes required by 2035 and 10 lanes by
2040
There were also questions regarding the bridge as alternative to increased
top width of a dam for road/rail. Secretary ( K) as well as Mr. Rajendra
Mehta explained that compared to road on dam, the bridge option will be
cost-prohibitive.
Dr Biswas (EAG member) suggested to take in to account one optimistic
scenario based on China model, one with normal GDP growth scenario
and one pessimistic scenario in forecasting Gujarat State GDP and based
on these three estimates, traffic growth factors and in turn traffic
forecasts need to be made. After detailed discussions, the Chairman, EAG
finally observed that instead of these, traffic growth projections need to
be developed on such different economic scenario on the basis of the
Report “Blueprint for Infrastructure in Gujarat BIG 2020” by
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Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board, Government of
Gujarat. The LTR will accordingly work out different scenario.
Dam top width of 100 m needs to be tentatively considered, while keeping
into consideration the requirement of 10-lane road (with two lanes extra
for future expansion) as well as for laying double broad gauge railway
line. The railway track will get connected to nearby Bhavnagar Railway
Station on the west side and to Dahej-Bharuch broad gauge line on the
east side. This will be highly useful for goods and passenger traffic
between Saurashtra and South Gujarat / Mumbai. At present, there is no
railway bridge connection between Bhavnagar and Dahej. All these
parameters/ considerations will, nevertheless, be subject to the final DPR
of GKDP and working designs of the dam as well as policy decisions that
would be required to be taken by the Government.
With respect to road traffic assessment, L & T Ramboll has carried out
traffic assessment for the year 2020 to the year 2055 for different
scenarios. Similar to the above, railway traffic impact assessment needs
to be carried out involving a competent consultant. Services of RITES Ltd,
which is a Government of India Undertaking under the Railway Ministry,
services can be utilized.
This was considered by the EAG and accepted as a part of feasibility study
for laying railway line on the top of the dam along with the road.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No.15 :
Revised estimate of Physical Model of Bhadbhut barrage by
Gujarat Engineering Research Institute (GERI), Vadodara
&
Desk Agenda Item:
Physical Model Studies for Kalpasar Project in Gulf of Khambhat
Chief Engineer and Director, GERI made presentation of the revised
proposal for physical model of Bhadbhut Barrage to the EAG. It was
stated that GERI's original estimate of Physical Model study for Bhadbhut
barrage was of Rs.1.18 crore, as agreed by the E.A.G. in the 7th meeting.
The Group of National Consultants suggested following changes in
technical parameters as compared to original estimate:
(i) The area of Model Study was extended upto Shukalatirth on
the u/s side to Luhara point & some portion of the sea at d/s
side to exactly reproduce the tidal effects
(ii) In the original estimate, geometrically similar scale model was
considered and in the revised estimate, distorted scale model
is considered to assess the velocity and other parameters
accurately
(iii) Earlier flexible bed Model was considered whereas in the
revised estimate rigid bed Model is considered
(iv) The provision of ATG in future is made in the revised estimate
(v) To accommodate increased discharge, additional sump and
other infrastructures are considered in the revised estimate.
The changes made in the revised estimate compared to the earlier
estimate are inevitable in view of the expanded dimensions of the model
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study. Accordingly, GERI has reframed the estimate of Physical model
from Rs. 1.08 crore to Rs. 6.96 crore. EAG has agreed to the technical
aspects of the proposal along with the revised T.O.R.
Regarding to Kalpasar Dam Model, the proposal of CWPRS amounting to
Rs. 26.26 crore was received by Kalpasar Department on 26.04.2011.
This proposal is required to be scrutinized by the group of national
consultants of Kalpasar Department before putting to EAG. As NIOT will
be carrying out Regime Modelling for pre-construction stage, for
construction stage as well as operational stage of the dam, the physical
model of Kalpasar dam will be more useful during actual construction
works going on instead of pre-construction / design stage (prefeasibility
stage). As huge land (60 to 80 ha) will be required for such model, except
CWPRS, there is no other option, which is also a major constraint, to
execute Physical Model during feasibility stage of GKDP.
At the EAG meeting, views were expressed on the dispensability of the
physical model for mega project of the dimensions of the GKDP. Instances
were given of Sardar Sarovar Project and Tapi Estuary where physical
models have been used in the construction phase of the project. The
consensus emerging finally is that the output of the physical model may
not be indispensable at the feasibility stage of investigation. Necessary
action will, nevertheless, have to be initiated for the physical model study
at such an appropriate stage, so that the output becomes usable during
the construction/operational phase of the project.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No.16:
Proposal for activity of “Deployment, Supervision, quality control
of equipments including maintenance of seismological
observatories to be established for seismic study of the project for
design of dam” by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee.
In the 7th EAG meeting, it was directed to negotiate with IIT (Roorkee) to
bring down the estimated cost of acting as Nodal Agency for this study.
Accordingly, IIT (Roorkee) has reduced cost from Rs 172 lacs to Rs.80
lacs along with merging/regrouping and also deleting some activities.
Further, EAG was apprised of the approval of Finance Department and
Legal Department for the above.
EAG agreed to the revised negotiated proposal amounting to Rs.80.00 lac
of IIT (Roorkee) and also the draft MOU.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 17 (a):
Study the Impact of Storm Surges, Wind Waves & Sciches by
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
1.0 The study on “Impact of Storm Surges, Wind Waves & Seiches on
the design of proposed Kalpasar Dam” has been entrusted to Indian
Institute of Technology, New Delhi by Kalpasar department on 13-
05-2010. IIT, Delhi who had reduced the time limit from 36 months
to 18 months as per suggestions of EAG.
2.0 The Report submitted by IIT, Delhi was discussed in the presence of
Chairman, EAG and Prof. Tad Murty, Member, at NIOT Chennai on
26th Nov, 2010.
3.0 Scientific Audit Committee for Gulf of
Khambhat Development (Kalpasar) Project made the following
observations at Chennai.
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1. Substantial progress has been made on all the three components
of study. The balance work shall progress according to the MOU
2. Since bathymetric data sets to be prepared by NIOT will be
available by December 2012, this committee suggests IITD may
execute the mathematical models for the fresh bathymetry data.
3. Draft report shall include the following:
a. Theoretical aspects related to storm surge, tide, wave and
seiches
b. Effect of composite storm track aligned along longitudinal
direction of Gulf shall be investigated. The worst scenario
shall also include the spring tide and possible extreme waves
at the open boundary
c. All scenarios shall address for both cases of with and without
dam.
d. The variations of maximum possible storm surge at key
coastal points along the Gulf of Khambhat , Wave climate and
Seiche periods in the Gulf of Khambhat
4.0 Prof. A D Rao of IIT, Delhi made the presentation in 8th EAG
meeting on progress report of the Study on Impact of Storm
Surges, Wind Waves & Seiches without dam scenario. The study for
dam scenario will be ready before next EAG meeting.
5.0 The EAG after being apprised of the progress made by IIT, Delhi,
suggested to incorporate the observations of Scientific Aaudit
Committee in draft final report.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 17 (b):
Interim Report of “Study on the effect of sea level changes and
regional climate changes on design of Kalpasar dam” by National
Institute of Oceanography, Goa
1.0 The study on “Sea level changes, Global warming and Regional
climate” has been entrusted to National Institute of Oceanography,
Goa on 17-04-2010 as per the recommendation of EAG. NIO, Goa
has submitted the draft report. The draft report on the study was
presented to the Chairman, EAG and Prof. Tad Murty, Member, EAG
on 26th November, 2010 at Chennai.
2.0 Scientific Audit Committee for Gulf of
Khambhat Development (Kalpasar) Project discussed the draft final
report submitted by NIO in October, 2010. The following are the
observations of the Scientific Audit Committee.
1. Specific Sea level rise value for design shall be recommended
and report may be elaborated.
2. Analysis of meteorological data on the eastern side of
Dam shall also be included
3. Findings on the changes in regional climate using long
term changes in rainfall and temperature are inconclusive
and hence it needs to be improved in the final report.
4. Separate studies may be carried to address the regional
climate change which will obviously lead to prediction of river
discharges into the Gulf of Khambhat through Indian Institute
of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.
3.0 Dr. A. S. Unnikrishnan of NIO, Goa made the presentation on the
draft final report and requested for one year extension as the time
limit for submission of final report was up to 16.10.2010.
4.0 The EAG suggested to incorporate the observations of Scientific
Audit Committee in draft final report and also agreed for granting
one year extension (i.e. up to 15.10.2011) for final submission of
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the report. EAG accepted the recommendation of the Scientific Audit
Committee for assigning the work of regional climate change to
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. Kalpasar
department is required to immediately obtain TOR/Estimate from
IITM, Pune and put up to Scientific Audit Committee for
consideration.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 17 (c):
Interim Report on “Study of the impact of Tsunami effect on the
design of proposed Kalpasar dam” by National Geographical
Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad
1.0 Dr. Kirti Srivastava of NGRI, Hyderabad, made presentation in the
6th EAG meeting, on study of impact of Tsunami effects on the
design of Kalpasar dam. After detailed discussion, EAG accepted the
proposal of NGRI, Hyderabad subject to reducing the time period of
the study from 36 months to 18 months. NGRI, Hyderabad agreed
to revise the proposal amounting to Rs. 42.84 lac in the light of EAG
suggestions. The study of “Tsunami effects on the design of
proposed Kalpasar Dam” has been entrusted on 26.02.2010. The
time period for the study is 18 months including submission of the
draft final report.
2.0 The draft report on the study was presented to Chairman, EAG and
Prof. Tad Murty, Member, EAG on 26th November, 2010 at Chennai.
The presentation was made by Dr. Kirti Srivastava, NGRI to the
Scientific Audit Committee for Gulf of
Khambhat Development (Kalpasar) Project at NIOT, Chennai on
27th April, 2011. The following were the observations of the
Committee.
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(i) Substantial progress has been made in the study. The balance
work shall be progressed according to the MOU.
(ii) Since bathymetric data sets to be prepared by NIOT will be
available by December 2012, this committee suggests NGRI may
execute the mathematical models for the fresh bathymetry data.
(iii) Continue using Tsunami N2 Model only.
(iv) Try with focal depth of 5 km (instead of 25 km alone) keeping in
view of the recent tsunami occurrence in Japan
(v) Effect of grid size on the tsunami (amplitude) across the
continental shelf may be considered.
(vi) Take 9.5 earthquake in the Eastern most area in the Makaran
region as the worst scenario considering the life of the dam as
1000 years.
(vii) Vertical elevation along the centre line of tsunami propagation
and amplification at the continental shelf may be indicated.
(viii) Take 7.5 to 8 Magnitude Earthquake in the Gulf near the
downstream side of dam site/ Narmada estuary along the
existing fault and study the tsunami due to under water land
slide as an extreme scenario.
(ix) Consider different source lengths along the Makaran region and
study its impact on the Gulf Region.
(x) Determine the magnification of tsunami due to funneling effect in
the gulf.
(xi) Volcano generated disturbance shall also be included in the
study.
(xii) Effect of wells drilled by ONGC on Tsunami may be investigated.
(xiii) Considering above suggestions of the committee, NGRI has
requested that the period of investigations may be extended.
The committee recommends for the same.
3.0 Dr. Kirty Shrivastava NGRI, Hyderabad has made presentation in
8th EAG meeting on the progress made so far in the study. The EAG
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suggested to incorporate the observations of Scientific Audit
Committee in draft final report. EAG agreed with Dr. Kirty’s proposal
for utilizing surplus fund for further study assigned by Scientific
Audit Committee and also agreed for granting six months extension
(i.e. up to 25.02.2012) for final submission of the report.
Minutes of Agenda item No.18 (a):
Comprehensive Land Development Plan for Development of Land
along Periphery of Kalpasar Project.
The proposal of Comprehensive Land Development Plan for Development
of Land along Periphery of Kalpasar Project amounting to Rs 2.37 crores
was accepted in the 6th EAG meeting. As per suggestions of Group of
national level consultants, the Task-III of comprehensive development
plan is deleted in revised scope of work of CEPT. Hence the cost is
reduced to Rs.1.43 crore which is approved by the Finance Department on
02.02.2011. Thereafter, the CEPT University made the presentation on
land use planning, methodology of preparation of the Concept and
Structure Plan, Trunk Infrastructure Plan, preparation of Base Map,
deliverables, time frame etc.
EAG members however, expressed the views that the presentation by
CEPT could have been worthwhile only if the presentation had included
the issues involved, the methodology/ approach as intended to be
adopted by the CEPT in carrying out the study and, more importantly, the
presentation should have the relevance to the study to be carried out for
the EAG members.
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Minutes of Agenda Item 18 (b):
Consultancy services for survey, investigation, preparation of
detailed design and drawings for canal and preliminary design and
schematic drawing for Head Regulator, canal structures,
identification and estimation of the quantity of the work items, etc
for Narmada Diversion Canal to convey the Narmada river water
to Kalpasar reservoir
The EAG accepted the RFP document (DTP) and the estimate amounting
to Rs. 87.60 lac for "Consultancy services for survey, investigation,
preparation of detailed design and drawings for canal and preliminary
design and schematic drawing for Head Regulator, canal structures,
identification and estimation of the quantity of the work items, etc for
Narmada Diversion Canal to transport the Narmada river water to
Kalpasar reservoir" as decided in 7th EAG meeting. The estimate for the
consultancy services work was modified by adopting the rates from S.O.R.
for the year 2009-10 and by incorporating the estimate for preparing
proposal of Land Acquisition and accordingly Administrative Approval of
estimate is for Rs. 1.0165 crore against Rs.87.60 lac as earlier approved
by EAG. The revised estimate of Rs.1.0165 crore is already approved by
Finance Department on 8.02.2011 and accordingly Kalpasar department
has accorded Administrative Approval for Rs. 1.0165 crore on 22.02.2011
EAG took note of the modified RFP document of consultancy work of
Narmada Diversion Canal along with the cost estimation amounting to
Rs.1.01 crore.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 21:
Prefeasibility study for establishing wind energy as part of
Kalpasar Project
Concerns of impending shortage and trend of increasing cost of fossil
sources for production of energy coupled with harmful aspects of
producing fossil-based energy have infused thinking for devising national
and state-level government policy for exploring non-fossil sources of
energy. In line with such policy prescription, the power requirement for
pumping of water from the proposed fresh water reservoir is planned to
be achieved through renewable energy sources such as setting up wind
farms along the periphery of the reservoir. The EAG, concurring with the
thinking of meeting the energy requirement in an environmentally
sustainable manner, has agreed in the 5th EAG meeting (21-23 April,
2008) to proceed ahead for carrying out feasibility studies of wind power
generation for the Gulf of Khambhat Development Project involving a
competent consultant such as Suzlon Company. This has been
corroborated in the 6th EAG meeting (24-28 November, 2008) on apprisal
of the status of MoU with the Suzlon Company. In the 7th EAG meeting
(10-13 August, 2009) the EAG appreciatively took note of the work done
by the Suzlon Company and suggested for adopting Hybrid Wind-cum-
Solar Power Model for the GKDP.
In the 8th EAG meeting, the Suzlon Company presented the findings of the
pre-feasibility study based on actual wind site data of two Wind
Monitoring Stations at Vadgam (near Khambhat) and Jambusar (near
Bharuch). It has been stated that the annual mean wind speed of 6 m/s
with a wind power density of 206 w/m2 for Vadgama Mast and the annual
wind speed of 6.5 m/s with a wind power density of 250 w/m2 for
Jambusar Nada Mast portend good wind power development potential in
the peripheral area of the proposed GKDP reservoir.
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Based on such findings, it has been proposed to install 700 wind turbines,
each of 2.1 MW capacity (total capacity 1470 MW) in three wind farm
clusters, to generate annually 2523 million units of energy which
corresponds with the estimated annual energy requirement of 2500
million units for pumping of irrigation water (6500 Mm3) from the GKDP
reservoir. The land required for 1470 MW wind farm will be approximately
4000 to 4500 ha which can be available out of the peripheral area of
around 2 lac.
Along with wind power development, solar power development can be
conveniently combined to take advantage of the compatibility of solar
power with wind power. The land below wind turbine is ideal for solar
panel installation. Moreover, the basic parameters for feasibility of solar
power, such as the following are being met in the project area:
(a) Solar insolation in this area is 5.8 kWh/m2/day which is higher
than required 5.0 kWh/m2/day.
(b) 4000 to 4500 ha land is proposed for Wind Park. Out of this
land area, 3000 ha land (without any shadow effect) will be
available. Area required for solar PV power is also 3.0 hectare
per MW. Hence 1000 MW of solar PV power project is possible
in 3000 hectare of land.
(c) For cleaning of solar panels, adequate water can easily be
provided.
(d) Distribution networks/ infrastructures available for wind can
also be used for solar power.
Prof. Asit K. Biswas and Mr. Bryan Leyland expressed apprehensions
about the techno-economic viability of the option of wind-cum-solar
power system of power development. At this stage (year 2012) It was
clarified that the action for wind and solar power development will be
required to be taken up after construction of the dam and creation of
fresh water reservoir which is likely to happen by the year 2025. At that
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point of time, the import-based supply of fossil sources for energy
production would in all probability be highly constrained. Environmental
activists groups are resisting further mining of the coal reserves. The
fossils cost, which is showing a shooting trend, will be inhibitively high.
All these will have an overall adverse effect on coal based/fossil source
based power generation in India. The techno-economic feasibility of wind-
cum-solar power development is required to be viewed in recognition of
such scenario.
The EAG noted the prefeasibility study report that brought out the wind
energy potential vis-à-vis energy requirement for lifting the reservoir
water for supply to the GKDP command area. The EAG finally agreed for
inclusion of wind and solar power development as a component of the
GKDP for feasibility studies.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 22:
“Action taken report on study on vetting of Reassessment of
water availability studies” by National Institute of Hydrology,
Roorkee.
In the 7th EAG meeting, EAG has recommended to entrust the work of
water availability study carried out by CDO to NIH Roorkee for vetting.
Kalpasar Department has accordingly entrusted this work to NIH on
29.04.2010. NIH has made detailed observations/comments on the work
carried out by CDO on assessment of water availability study on January
2011. Shri D.K. Kaushik, National consultant of Kalpasar Project has
made a detailed presentation in the EAG meeting. Shri Kaushik also
explained that in Prefeasibility Study, Six Specific Sstudies, Department’s
assessment as well as CDO’s assessment, the quantum of water available
(with 50% reliability) for Gulf of Khambhat Development Project is nearly
10000 MCM and vetting of NIH Roorkee is unlikely to make any
substantial change/ effect in the water availability assessment.
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EAG suggested that the series of inflow/rainfall/runoff Development series
has to be used as per CWC guidelines, and also to use the data of CWC
only. Wherever the data of CWC are of lesser period or not available, only
for that period state data with due care and standard practice should be
used to avoid future complication for CWC vetting.
Shri D.K. Kaushik stated that NIH comments clearly indicate that CDO
assessment particularly in respect of transit losses, Mahi basin water
availability, evaporation data, as well as direct rainfall on the reservoir,
not to using RIBASIM model only for Sabarmati basin need to be rectified.
The EAG suggested that CDO should immediately rectify their assessment
accordingly.
Regarding the assessment of flood for different basins and designing of
spillway in addition to NIH Roorkee, possibility for utilizing the expertise
of IIT Delhi or IIT Roorkee may also be explored. Looking to the vital
importance and basic parameters for dam design, TOR/estimate has to be
obtained by Kalpasar Department from the aforesaid institutes and put up
to next EAG meeting.
Minutes of Agenda Item No.23 (a):
Progress Report of Consultancy service for establishing feasibility
including survey, investigation design, plans & estimates,
preparation of RFP document. (Bhadbhut Barrage)
Not discussed in EAG meeting.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No.23 (b):
Progress Report of Environmental assessment including risk
assessment of Bhadbhut barrage across River Narmada: NEERI,
Nagpur
The Study of "Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment for the
proposed Barrage across Narmada River at Bhadbhut amounting to Rs.
22.00 lac was entrusted to NEERI, Nagpur on 05/03/2010 as per
recommendation of the 7th EAG meeting, The time limit is six months. Dr.
Wate, Director, NEERI, apprised the EAG on EIA/SIA study for Bhadbhut
barrage and mentioned about the following tasks;
Assessment of baseline quality of all the components of
environment
Assessment of hydrology and ecology in the river and to assess
minimum required flow (environmental flow) in the river to
maintain the ecosystem along with its ecology and economic
utility
Assess impact on Aliabet
Assessment of impact on salinity ingress vis-à-vis flooding in
nearby area
Assessment of impact on fresh water & brackish water fisheries;
Assessment of environment risk due to barrage break
Preparation of environmental management plan for prevention,
control and abetment of potential adverse impacts.
EAG took note of the progress made by the NEERI and agreed for
extension of time limit up to Dec.2011.
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Minutes of Agenda Item No. 24:
“RFP document for rendering proof consultancy service for various
studies” prepared by Group of Consultants headed by Vice Admiral
(Retd) Suresh Bangara.
1.0 After cancellation of tender of PMDC, EAG has recommended PMC
and PDC for preparation of feasibility studies. For PMC, Department
envisages to make use of a Group of National Consultants headed by
Vice Admiral (Retd) Suresh Bangara which is to look into the work
relating PPP. Detailed design part (only preliminary design in-house)
will be looked after by PPP making use of the world’s best design
expert firm. However, for vetting the work by PPP and others,
Department requires proof consultant.
2.0 Vice Admiral (Retd) Suresh Bangara made a presentation on the
requirement of proof consultancy for various ongoing studies being
carried out by National Institutes like NIOT, NIO, NEERI, CWPRS,
CEPT, GERI, IITND, NOI, IIT Roorkee, CSMCRI and also for activities
under pipeline and under planning by Kalpasar Department. He
also mentioned about (i) constitution of Scientific Audit Committee
by Kalpasar Department for studies being carried out by NIOT, NIO,
CWPRS, IITND works & (ii) Group of in-house national consultants
for proof checking of Bhadbhut Barrage consultancy work. Similar
Group of in-house national consultants can also look after the proof
checking of Narmada Diversion Canal & Construction material
survey. However, for Proof Consultancy of “Dam Engineering” high
level expertise of international standard is required.
3.0 EAG agreed for various constitution of Scientific Audit Committees
and other Committees of National Consultants & also approved the
RFP document and the estimate amounting to Rs.5.00 crore for proof
consultancy services of Dam Engineering study. EAG further
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suggested for constituting proof consultant/Scientific Audit
committee for EIA & SIA studies.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 25:
Action taken report on study by “Group of experts for Monitoring
and ensuring desired inflow water quality in rivers for reservoir of
Gulf of Khambhat Development Project (WR)” headed by Dr. S.R.
Wate, Director, NEERI, Nagpur
In the last EAG meeting, EAG had suggested to form Group of Experts in
the field to work on (a) Status of various pollution, (b) Adequacy of
legislation, (c) Agencies / Infrastructure and (d) Initiatives and further
actions required. The Chairman, EAG was authorized to finalize the
composition of the Group of Experts. Accordingly, Kalpasar Department
has constituted group of experts headed by Dr. S.R. Wate, Director,
NEERI, Team Leader. Other members are (1) (1) Shri J.K. Vyas, Director
(Environment), Ministry of Forest & Environment, (2) Shri Hardik Shah,
Member Secretary, GPCB, (3) Shri P.C. Tyagi, (4) Shri K.D. Rathod, (5)
Prof. Hiralal Bhavnani, (6) Chief Town Planner, (7) Chief Engineer, GIDC
and Superintending Engineers of Kalpasar Department. Total five
meetings have been held by the group of experts and they have given
draft final report on 08.04.2011 Dr. S.R. Wate, team leader of the group,
briefly apprised the EAG regarding the observations and findings by the
group of experts. He has also explained the status of (a) Existing levels
of various pollutions (b) Statutory instruments (c) Involvement of
agencies needed for desired water quality of rivers and (d) Suggestions of
the group. Chairman EAG appreciated the work so far carried out by the
Group of experts for preparing the draft final report. However, the
Chairman and the members of EAG expressed their views as detailed
below:
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(i) In absence of effective enforcement of the existing Water Acts,
rapid deterioration of water quality may result because of
increased production of chemicals, dyes, intermediates, bulk
drugs, pesticides, heavy chemicals.
(ii) GPCB cannot effectively control pollution as it has no power to
close down industrial unit and penalizing for repeated violation.
Such power may be given to GPCB/or Kalpasar Authority.
(iii) Level of enforcement by GPCB is extremely low, as if there is no
fear of the Water Act.
(iv) Adequacies of monitoring systems of GPCB with self introspection
on functions need to be reviewed and weakness in respect of
specific function needs to be brought out in the report.
(v) Critical review of existing system of monitoring basin-wise and
identification of areas of weakness in monitoring are required.
(vi) Requirement of modification of water Act 1974: Power for closing
down of industries and penalties for the project related pollution
based on legal opinion may have to be incorporated.
(vii) Water quality is a most important issue for this project which has
to be studied in depth.
(viii) Comparison between required quality of irrigation water and
drinking water is to be furnished.
(ix) Most optimistic scenario of water quality of reservoir considering
future growth in agriculture, industry, and urban establishment
sector needs to be focused in the report.
(x) Water quality standards – National and international including
radioactive parameters based on different uses are to be provided
in the report.
(xi) Irrigation quality of water in the reservoir will improve provided
corrective measures are implemented and monitored.
(xii) Planning & completion of CETP’s, action plan and agency for
implementation along with time schedule need to be suggested.
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(xiii) Funding of cost component for CETP execution and operation to
be included in the report.
(xiv) Phasing of the action plan should be shown.
(xv) Kind of policies are required to be framed for ensuring desired
water quality of the reservoir.
(xvi) Technology for zero discharge whether practically achievable or
not be clarified.
(xvii) Need of separate Apex Authority is to be clarified.
The EAG directed the Group of Experts, headed by Dr. Wate to address all
above concerns/ points while finalizing their report.
Minutes Agenda Item No.26:
Action taken Report on study of Baseline Data collection of
Environmental quality and social status survey by CSMCRI.
CSMCRI has submitted draft report on studies of baseline data for
postmonsoon, winter and premonsoon. The report has included relevant
transects and samples collection along with analysis for specified
parameters required for environmental and social parameters such as
(i)components as water, air, environment (ii) coastal water environment
(iii) sediments (iv) groundwater quality (v) land environment, (vi) noise
and (vii) river and estuarine. The report has also included secondary data
on (i) idemography, (ii) infrastructure resources (iii) medical criteria &
health aspect (iv) meteorological data and (v) fisheries. Dr. Kalpana Modi
of CSMCRI made the presentation on the studies covered in draft report
to the EAG meeting.
The EAG expressed their satisfaction on the collection and analysis of the
data of environmental quality. However, the study should also cover the
long time and short time implications with respect to the fresh water
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reservoir project. EAG has agreed for one year time limit extension to the
CSMCRI to complete the final report.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 27:
Availing services of Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
for advice on legal issues of Gulf of Khambhat Development
Project & Bhadbhut barrage.
SE, PIU-2, Vadodara made a presentation for availing the services of
GNLU for getting advice on legal issues. He explained in details various
issues related to Bhadbhut Barrage & Kalpasar main dam where legal
opinions are necessary. GNLU will charge Rs 2.50 lac and also carry out
vetting through Retd. Supreme Court judge. EAG has accepted the
proposal of GNLU amounting to Rs. 2.50 lac.
Minutes of Agenda Item No. 28:
Study of status of present saltpans and assessment of social,
economical and environmental impacts in context to the project
by CSMCRI.
CSMCRI has carried out survey and study of salt pans and submitted draft
report. Dr. V. P. Mohandas, CSMCRI made the presentation to the EAG.
The study has covered about 123 saltpans located in peripheral area of
the proposed freshwater reservoir. The salt pans area mentioned in
Gandhar, Dahej, Hansot, Paniyadra, Jambusar, Dholera, Bhavnagar and
Khambhat. The study has covered details of each of the saltpans in
respect of (a)location (b) area (c) salt production capacity (d) quality of
salt (e)ground level of saltpans (f) soil characteristics (g) groundwater
quality.
EAG was apprised the works carried out by CSMCRI EAG inquired about
the time period after which saltpans would get closed upon creation of
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fresh water reservoir and also advised to take up a study for the social
impact on salt pan labourers.
EAG has agreed to give time limit extension of 33 months to the CSMCRI
to complete the final report.
Minutes of Agenda Item No.29:
“Action taken Report on survey and assessment of mangroves
population of Gulf of Khambhat by CSMCRI.
CSMCRI has carried out survey and study of Mangroves and submitted
the draft report.Dr Chikara, CSMCRI made presentation to EAG. Draft final
report has been prepared by CSMCRI. The report covers the details of
mangroves sites in each district, area of mangroves and halophytes
density, ecology and soil characteristics. It also covers the cost estimates
for plantation, policy for plantation and impacts and requirement of
consideration of mangroves and relocation of mangroves etc. Total 8847
hector Mangroves may be affected due to creation of fresh water
reservoir.
While expressing satisfaction on the study, survey and collection of the
details of mangrove plantation, the EAG observed that while Gujarat has
already initiated Mangroves plantation on large scale; Kalpasar
department should immediately initiate action for plantation of Mangroves
through MoEF in phased manner as part of GKDP mangroves
rehabilitation action plan. Also, the EAG agreed to give time limit
extension of 22 months to the CSMCRI to complete the final report.
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No.: KLP-10-2011-EAG-8-1-Kalpasar
Kalpasar Prabhag Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department 8/7, New Sachivalaya Gandhinagar Date: 21/05/2009
Copy respectfully submitted to:
1. Mr. B. N. Navalawala, Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister and
Chairman EAG, Block No. 1/2nd floor, New Sachivalaya,
Gandhinagar
2. The Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Block No. 1/3,
New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
3. Prof. Asit K. Biswas, Member, EAG
4. Prof. T. S. Murty, Member, EAG
5. Mr. Bryan Leyland, Member, EAG
6. Shri P. P. Vora, Member, EAG
7. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Chief Minister’s Office,
Block No.1/5, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar
8. The Secretary (Kalpasar)
9. Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Forest and Environment
Department, Member EAG
10. Additional Chief Secretary, Ports, Member EAG
11. The Secretary (W.R.), NWRWS & K Department, Member
EAG
12. The Chief Engineer (K-I) and Additional Secretary, Kalpasar
13. The Chief Engineer (K-II) and Additional Secretary, Kalpasar
14. The Chief Engineer and Director, GERI, Vadodara
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Copy forwarded with compliments to:
15. Officer on Special Duty (K)
16. The Superintending Engineer (PIU-1, Bhavnagar)
17. The Superintending Engineer (PIU-2, Vadodara)
18. Under Secretary (Technical), Kalpasar Prabhag / Executive
Engineer, Kalpasar Prabhag / All Deputy Executive
Engineers, Kalpasar Prabhag
(T. S. Shah) Superintending Engineer (K)
N.W.R.W.S. & K. Department, Gandhinagar
