(a) the steps taken by the Government to prevent erosion of the Brahmaputra and Barak river in Assam;
(b) the funds allocated for the said purpose during the last three years; and
(c) the details of the progress made in preventing errosion during the said period?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) The Water Resources Department of Government of Assam is primarily involved in flood and river bank erosion management of the State through execution of different schemes. So far the Water Resources Department, Govt. of Assam has provided protection to 16.50 lakh hectares of land out of 31.05 lakh hectares of flood prone area in the State by constructing 4474.42 Km of embankment, 958 anti-erosion & town protection works, 98 major sluices & 545 minor sluices, 881.97 Km of drainage channels and 807.89 Km of raising & strengthening of existing dyke.
Further, Brahmaputra Board has taken up the following erosion protection works in Assam:
i) Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra under various phases namely: Phase-I, Immediate measures, Emergent measure and Phase II & III.
ii) Protection of Mankachar Kalair-Alga International Border area from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra.
iii) Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses at Dhola-Hatighuli under various phases namely: Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III and Phase-IV.
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(b) Funds allocated during the last three years against various heads and expenditure incurred upto Feb, 2018 by the Water Resources Department, Assam is enclosed at Annexure-I.
Similarly expenditure during last three years incurred by Brahmaputra Board for the said purpose are as follows:
2014-15 Rs.15.93crore
2015-16 Rs.17.84 crore
2016-17 Rs. 7.65crore
(c) The progress of the schemes of Water Resources Department, Assam is enclosed at Annexure-II.
Similarly, the progress of schemes implemented by Brahmaputra Board in said period in Assam are as under-
i) Protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra under various phases:
Phase-I, Immediate measures, Emergent measure have already completed and Phase II & III is in progress (99.97% completed up to Feb 2018). Progress during last three years is 19.99%.
ii) Protection of Mankachar Kalair-Alga International Border area from flood and erosion of river Brahmaputra is in progress (27% completed up to Feb 2018). Progress during last three years is 22.53%.
iii) Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses at Dhola-Hatighuli have already been completed
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Annexure-I
Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of Unstarred question No. 4399 to be answered in Lok Sabha on 22.03.2018 regarding “ Erosion by Brahmaputra River”
Fund allocated and utilised by the Water Resources Department, Assam
during 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18
(Rs. in Lakh)
Plan fund Year Budget allocation of the Department. Amount of expenditure/ utilization by the department
(Works only) (Works only)
State-Plan 2015-16 5654.00 625.96
2016-17 7896.83 5098.49
2017-18 8993.64 261.96
TOTAL 22544.47 5986.41
NABARD 2015-16 10840.00 6539.05
2016-17 18761.00 18470.25
2017-18 26600.00 5521.58
TOTAL 56201.00 30530.87
N.E.C. 2015-16 1406.42 298.61
2016-17 391.01 91.12
2017-18 168.01 86.05
TOTAL 1965.44 475.78
N.L.C.P.R. 2015-16 589.00 0.00
2016-17 97.19 97.19
2017-18 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 686.19 97.19
CLA/CSS/EFC/FMP 2015-16 123100.00 2802.36
2016-17 122617.23 2722.54
2017-18 161344.61 1768.95
TOTAL 407061.84 7293.85
FMP State Share 2015-16 15000.00 7163.06
2016-17 23436.99 0.00
2017-18 23437.00 0.00
TOTAL 61873.99 7163.06
EAP 2015-16 5002.00 0.00
2016-17 20744.00 16244.00
2017-18 13346.63 0.00
TOTAL 39092.63 16244.00
C.M.''s Barak Valley Package 2015-16 6250.00 747.97
2016-17 3807.73 3807.34
2017-18 2606.36 645.51
TOTAL:- 12664.09 5200.82
SPA 2015-16 5966.44 928.44
2016-17 0.00 0.00
2017-18 0.00 0.00
TOTAL:- 5966.44 928.44
State Share of RIDF 2015-16 0.00 0.00
2016-17 2397.00 895.79
2017-18 21915.55 236.14
TOTAL:- 24312.55 1131.92
GRAND TOTAL 632368.64 75052.35
Annexure-II
Annexure referred to in reply to part (c) of Unstarred Question No. 4399 to be answered in Lok Sabha on 22.03.2018 regarding “ Erosion by Brahmaputra River”
Schemes taken by the Water Resources Department, Assam for erosion management in Brahmaputra and Barak valley since 2015-16 to 2017-18
Status of scheme under State Plan for the year 2016-17
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl No Name of Division Name of scheme Estimated Amount Upto date Physical progress
1 Nagaon Anti Erosion measures to protect B/dyke from the erosion of river Brahmaputra at No-1 Bihdubi area 300.00 Work in progress
2 Nagaon A/E measures to protect Diphalu from the erosion of river Kollong 68.04 70%
3 Nagaon Reclamation of land in the Gakhirkhaity area by chocking of oblique channel of river Brahmaputra 299.95 100%
4 Nagaon Anti-erosion measures to protect Magurgaon from the erosion of river Kopili on left bank 99.80 100%
Total:- 767.79
New schemes under State Plan for the year 2017-18
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl No Name of Division Name of scheme Estimated Amount Remarks
1. Sivasagar A/E measures to Dikhow bund L/B from Upper Nazira to A T Road (Protection of Nazira town and Haldhibari area) 350.00 Work in progress
2. Chirang A/E measures to protect villages Taisoguri, Garlajhar, Laokriguri and Santikunja from the erosion of Toklai river on L/B. 400.00 Work in progress
3. Kokrajhar A/E measures to protect village Saralpara from the erosion of river Saralbhanga on L/B. 99.95 Work in progress
4. Dhubri Anti erosion measures to protect Hatipota, Kathaldi, Kazaikata& its adjoining areas from the river Gaurang on its R/Bank. 150.00 Work in progress
5. Dhubri Anti erosion measures to protect KutiBhamadanga, BhamadangaPt-III and its adjoining areas from flood damages of river Raidak. 150.00 Work in progress
6. Nagaon Protection of Hatimura dyke from Kukurkata Hill to Hatimura Hill at Sawguri village near HatimuraShivmandir Including beutification. 500.00 Work in progress
7. Haflong Protection of BoroNarayanpur village and surrounding areas from the erosion of Jatinga river, (Ph-I) 19.98 Work in progress
8. Haflong Protection of Rangapur village and surrounding areas from the erosion of Jatinga river (L/B), Ph-I 17.03 Work in progress
9. Nagaon B) Rejuvenation at Kollong river (Bank protection work near Amlapatty area) 146.75 Work in progress
10. Nagaon D) Rejuvenation at Kollong river (Bank protection work near Koliabor B. Ed College) 188.93 Work in progress
11. Nagaon F) Rejuvenation at Kollong river (Protection work at Teliagaon and its adjoining area) 64.14 Work in progress
12. Nagaon G) Rejuvenation at Kollong river-Protection work near SishuBidyapeeth High school at Konworitol 139.09 Work in progress
13. Nagaon H) Rejuvenation at Kollong river-Protection work near Uluoni area Mishamukh area and near Khaloiati Irrigation office 168.90 Work in progress
Total 2394.77
SCHEMES UNDER NABARD (RIDF-XX) FOR 2015-16
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl No. Name of division Name of scheme Estimated cost Upto date Physical progress
1. Dibrugarh Anti erosion measures to T/dyke along the R/B of river Buridehing from Bhekulajan to Tipling (near Panchuti) Ph-II 575.00 100%
2. UAID Anti erosion measures against the erosion of river Brahmaputa at Up stream of Swarasath Math 375.00 55%
3. North Lakhimpur Protection of Subansiri R/B from the erosion of river Subansiri including extension & strengthening of existing check bund at Dhunaguri area 525.00 100%
4. Ghy-West A/E measures to protect d/s area of Chamariasatra from the erosion of river Jaljali 499.89 100%
5. Mangaldoi Ext. of Noa-nadi Embankment R/B from M.P.K- road to NH-52 including A/E measures at different reaches 550.00 100%
6. Silchar A/E measures to protect Dudpatil area from the erosion of river Borak on its R/B (Gap portion) 300.00 100%
7. Sibsagar A/E measures of ofDikhow bund L/B from Namdang outfall to Dikhowmukh at Nakatani, Decial and Raghubari area from the erosion of river Dikhow 760.00 100%
8. Nagaon A/E measures to protect Bhurbandha- Bazargaon and its adjoining area ( D/S of Kaliabhomora Bridge) from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 450.00 100%
9. Baksa Anti-erosion measures to protect different reaches from the erosion of river Baralia 758.00 100%
10. Morigaon Anti-erosion work to protect Brahmaputra dyke from 69th km (Ulubari) to 78th km Borigaon 800.00 100%
11. Guwahati East Protection of Dharapur and Garal area D/S of Dhoptola bazar from the erosion of river Brahmaputra from Ch. 5500m to 6100m, Ph-II. 350.00 100%
12. Guwahati East A/E measures to protect SoalkuchiChandrapur area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra. 651.00 100%
13. PGP Strengthening of embankment along R/B of river Kulsi from Kulsi Bazar area to Bagapanighat including A/E measures. 850.00 100%
14. Barpeta Protection of Pampara, Pun-Mahachara, Kachumara, Alopati, Majerchar and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Brahmaputra. . 850.00 100%
15. Dhubri Training of river Champamati by Pro-Siltalion measures to protect Barchara, Chikibiki, Naldoba and Bamumtila village. 750.00 60%
16. C.l.D. Badarpur A/E measures to protect Mahadevpur area from the erosion of river Surma on its R/B near Mahadevpur BOP camp and boundary Pillar No. 1346 in the District of CacharPh-II(Ch. 350-700m), (international border area protection). . 600.00 60%
17. Hailakandi A/E measures to protect the P.W.D. Road from Kalacherra to Gudamghat at Goalipar under Sudarshanpur Part-III area from the erosion of river Katakhal on its R/B (L=500m) 755.20 90%
18. Mangaldai R/S to Saktolaernbankment (B/B) from MPK road to RK embankment {ch 6600m to 9600m) including protection works at different reaches 735.67 100%
19. Mangaldai Anti-erosion measures to protect Gadhowa Bazar and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Tangni (Golandi) 585.60 100%
20. Barpeta A/E measures to protect PaschimMoinbari area frorn the erosion of river Aai-Manas 640.02 51%
21. Jorhat Protection of SonaleePathar area from the erosion of river Doyang 500.00 100%
22. Barpeta Pro-siltation measures at different reaches on both banks of river Deojara and Kaldia (Review) 681.21 72%
23. North Lakhimpur Raising&Strengtening of Kakoi R/B embankment from Lilabari T.G. to Kadam including A/E works(Ph-II) 850.00 100%
24. Dibrugarh A/E measures to Dehing bund left bank from Aghunibari to Sessughat (Protection work at 36th km) 855.99 100%
25. Guwahati East A/E measures to protect F/E along L/B of Kollong river from the erosion of river Kollong at different reaches in between ch.17.00km to 46.00km . 750.00 100%
26. Kokrajhar A/E meausres to protect village Bamungaon Part-IV and Part-II and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Gaurang on its L/B 821.37 100%
27. Goalpara A/E measures to protect Krishnai Bazar and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Krishnai 752.79 100%
28. Goalpara Anti-erosion measures to protect JaleswarBeelpara and Superivita area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 501.51 100%
29. Dibrugarh Anti erosion measures to protect Chapakhowa town and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Kundil (Ph-IV) 497.47 100%
30. Dibrugarh Anti-erosion measures to Dehing bund R/bank from Bhogamur to Sessamukh (Protection work at 10th km) 844.81 100%
31. Nagaon Protection of Bihdubi area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 757.65 100%
32. Tezpur Extension of existing protection works at U/S of defferent location and D/S from ch. 225 m to ch. 825 m of BardikaraiBamunipam area of river Jiabharili L/Bank. 733.50 100%
33. Barpeta Protection of B/B from the erosion of river Bhellengi at different reaches 651.33 100%
Total 21558.01
SCHEMES UNDER NABARD (RIDF-XXIII) FOR 2017-18
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl No. Name of division Name of scheme Estimated cost Remarks
1. PGP, Mirza Anti erosion measures to protect Kalbagan area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 350.00 Works being started
2. Mangaldai A/E measures to B/B of river Saktola to protect the village Pariapara, Neogpara, Muslimchuba, DakhinBokrajhar from erosion of river Saktola 449.69 Works being started
3. Mangaldai A/E measures to protect Chereng Bazar and its adjoining atreas from the erosion of river Mangaldai& Brahmaputra 466.55 Works being started
4. Guwahati West Pro-Siltation measures to protect Sarulah-Barlah village and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 500.00 Works being started
5. Guwahati West A/E measures to protect Panikhati and Sontoli area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 650.00 Works being started
6. Guwahati East Channelisation of river Brahmaputra at Khanamukh, Garigaon, Dharapur&Garal area, Ph-I 750.00 Works being started
7. Morigaon A/E works to protect from Muwamari to Leruamukh area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 400.00 Works being started
8. Kokrajhar A/E measures to protect village Simultapu Block, Simultapu-II and Birgaon village from the erosion of river Sonkosh under NABARD 300.00 Works being started
9. Kokrajhar R/S of existing embankment with A/E maesures on L/B of river Saralbhanga from Patgaon to Khalashi 300.00 Works being started
10. Kokrajhar A/E measures to protect village Umanagar and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Gangia 200.00 Works being started
11. Chirang A/E measures to protect village AiePoali No.1,2, Khanibhur and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Aie on R/B (Ph-I) 400.00 Works being started
12. Dhubri A/E measures to protect Bhangaduli and Pub Kaldoba village from the erosion of river Gangadhar 475.00 Works being started
13. Dhubri Training of river Kanibhur and Kujia by prosiltation measures against severe damage at Bhadragaon village and its adjoining areas 98.00 Works being started
14. Nagaon Protection of Hatimura dyke and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 550.00 Works being started
15. Nagaon A/E measures to protect Borghuli and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 750.00 Works being started
16. Nagaon A/E measures to protect Pub Guimari and PachimGuimari from the erosion of river Kopili, Ph-I 400.00 Works being started
17. Nalbari A/E measures to protect the R/B of B/dyke from Adabari to Kukarjan (at Saikiapara area) from Ch. 5,830m to Ch. 7,270m 325.00 Works being started
18. Dibrugarh Protection of T/dyke along the R/B of river Burhidehing from Deochalli hill to Tiplingghat (Ph-I) 400.00 Works being started
19. Haflong Protection of Siding area at Maibang (Near Dimasa Kingdom Stone House) from erosion of river Mahur(L/B) 88.96 Works being started
20. Haflong Protection of Mahur Town area from the erosion of Diyung river 72.37 Works being started
21. North
Lakhimpur Protection work on R/B of river Subansiri at Hekerajan near Boginadi(Ph-I) 750.00 Works being started
22. North
Lakhimpur A/E measures to protect the Subansiri R/B along with R/S work(From Badati to Kharoi outfall) (Ph-I) 200.00 Works being started
23. Barpeta A/E measures to protect SundardiaSatra and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Nakhanda(Ph-I) 407.00 Works being started
24. Sivasagar R/S of Jhanji bund R/B embankment from A.T. Road to Tamulichiga P.W.D. road including anti-erosion measures at 4th ,5th & 6th KM 350.00 Works being started
25. Sivasagar A/E measures to protect Sonari Town and its adjoining areas near Ward No.12 from the erosion of river Towkak 300.00 Works being started
26. Dhemaji R/S to B/dyke from Deorighat to Sissikalghar from Ch.18150m to 27175m including A/E measures (Ph-I) 450.00 Works being started
27. Baksa A/E meausre at different reaches of Bhola river on its B/B under RIDFXXII 600.00 Works being started
28. Baksa A/E measures including closing avulsion of Suklai river on its B/B under Udalguri district 500.00 Works being started
29. Baksa Reconstruction of existing submersible dam at Tarabari including protection works on its R/B in the river Dhansiri 600.00 Works being started
30. Hailakandi A/E measures to protect Sahabad-Rongpur area including NH-154 from the erosion of river Khatakhal on its L/Bank (Length=165m) 350.00 Works being started
31. C.l.D. Badarpur A/E meausres to protect Mohadevpurarae from the erosion of river Surma on its R/B near Mohadevpur B.O.P. Camp and Boundary Pillar No.1346 in the district Cachar (International Border Area Protection)Ph-I 350.00 Works being started
32. Jorhat A/E measures at different reaches of Bhogdoi river on both bank in between Mariani town and Jorhat town Ph-I(NABARD-RIDF-XXII) 500.00 Works being started
33. Jorhat A/E measures at different reaches of Jhanji river (Construction of single barrel box sluice culvrts on Jhanji bund L/B at Bhakatgaon and Hatiporagaon) 160.00 Works being started
34. Jorhat A/E measures to protect Daldolia and Ikorani area including Dergaon Township and Basic Training Centre from the erosion of river Gelabeel 250.00 Works being started
35. Goalpara A/E measures to protect Baladmari and its adjoining area from the erosion of river Brahmaputra 450.00 Works being started
36. Tezpur Protection of Gangmouthan and its adjoining areas from the erosion of river Borgang on L/Bank 500.00 Works being started
37. Tezpur Protection of Left bank of river Jiabharali at up stream of NH-52 450.00 Works being started
38. Tezpur A/E measures to protect both bank of river Gabharu at Puthimari and Nabeel area from the erosion of river Gabharu (including R/S works) 400.00 Works being started
39. Nalbari A/E measures against bank erosion at different reaches of river Tihu (Bhadrakuchi and its adjoining areas) 200.00 Works being started
40. Barpeta A/E measures to protect Safarkamar and its adjoining area from erosion of river Beki 400.00 Works being started
41. Morigaon Protection of Sarukuloi area including R/S to ring bund at Dimoruguri, Satabori and Borkuloi along R/B of Kollong river 400.00 Works being started
42. Barpeta Protection of Jadavpur, Donga and its adjoining areas by channelization of river Brahmaputra and reclamation of eroded land within the reach 300.00 Works being started
Total 16792.57
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