Guidelines _ NRCP

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G.11011/2/2001-NRCD.I Ministry of Environment & Forests

National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)

Dated 13 th August 2002

O FFICE M EMORANDUM

SUBJECT : N ATIONAL R IVER CONSERVATION PLAN (NRCP) SCHEME CONTINUATION I N TENTH PLAN

As required by Department of Expenditure OMs no. 1(3)/PF. II/2001 dated 10 th May2002 and 10 th July 2002, the matter of continuation of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)Scheme in 10 th Plan has been examined in consultation with JS&FA, and it has been decided tocontinue the NRCP scheme during 10 th Plan.

A copy of the NRCP Scheme and its guidelines is enclosed.

This issues with JS&FAs concurrence vide his diary no. 1033/JS&FA/F 102 dated 12 -08-02

Sd/-(Dr. Ms. Manju Raina)

Joint Director


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G.11011/2/2001 NRCD. I Ministry of Environment & Forests


NATIONAL R IVER C ONSERVATION P LAN (NRCP) S CHEME

1.0 Objective

To improve the water quality of major rivers, which are the major fresh water source in thecountry, through the implementation of pollution abatement schemes.

2.0 Brief History

The river-cleaning programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was started with thelaunching of the Ganga Action Plan GAP) in 1985. A Central Ganga Authority under the PrimeMinister was constituted to finalize the policy framework and to oversee the implementation ofthe Action Plan. Chief Ministries of concerned States, Union Ministers and Secretaries of theconcerned Central Ministries and experts were its members. GAP was later extended to GAPPhase-II in 1993 and then to NRCP in 1995. GAP Phase-II was merged into NRCP in December1996. Since then a single scheme of NRCP is under implementation as a Centrally SponsoredScheme. The CGA was re-named as National River Conservation Authority (NRCA) with alarger mandate to cover all the programmes supported by the National River ConservationDirectorate.

The functions of the NRCA are as follows:

i) To lay down, promote and approve appropriate policies and programmes (long andshort-term) to achieve the objectives.

ii) To examine and approve the priorities of the National River Conservation Plan.iii) To mobilize necessary financial resources.iv) To review the progress of implementation of approved programmes and give

necessary directions to the Steering Committee, andv) To take all such measures as may be necessary to achieve the objectives.

Ganga Action Plan (GAP) Phase-I was started in 1985 as a 100% centrally funded scheme. Themain objective of GAP was to improve the water quality of Ganga to acceptable standards by

preventing the pollution load reaching the river. Under GAP Phase-I pollution abatement workswere taken up in 21 class-I towns in UP, Bihar and West Bengal. This Phase has been declaredcomplete on 31 st March 2000 at a cost of Rs. 451.70 crore.

GAP Phase-I was extended to GAP Phase-II approved in stages between 1993 to 1996, whichcovered the river Ganga and its major tributaries viz., Yamuna, Gomati and Damodar. Thisaction plan covers pollution abatement works in 95 towns along the polluted stretches of fourrivers spread over seven States. The total approved cost of this action plan is Rs. 1498.86 crorewhich was approved on 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Centre and the State Governments.


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Later, however, it was felt that the river conservation activity needed to be extended to otherrivers of the country also. Accordingly, the existing scheme was merged into a National RiverConservation Plan. National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) was approved for Rs. 772.08 crore

in 1995 on 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Centre and the State Government. The thenGanga Project Directorate was converted into National River Conservation Directorate forservicing the National River Conservation Authority and the Steering Committee. The objectiveof National River Conservation Plan being to improve the water quality of the major riverswhich are the major fresh water source in the country through the implementation of pollutionabatement schemes. It covered pollution abatement works in 46 towns along the pollutedstretches of 18 rivers spread over 10 States. The Ganga Action Plan Phase-II was merged with

NRCP in December 1996. Seven additional towns of Tamil Nadu were approved in January2001 at a cost of Rs. 575.30 crore on this funding pattern.

NRCP was converted into a 100% centrally funded scheme on the lines of GAP Phase I in

November 1998. The land cost was however, to be borne by the States. Chennai Waterways inTamil Nadu were approved in September 2000 at a cost of Rs. 491.52 crore and Yamuna ActionPlan (extended phase) was approved in May, 2001 at a cost of Rs. 222.60 crore based on thisfunding pattern.

In a meeting of the National River Conservation Authority held in March, 2001 under theChairmanship of Prime Minister of India., it was decided to adopt an integrated approach for theriver cleaning programmes; and that all future works would be shared on a 70:30 basis betweenthe Centre and the State Governments. Of the State share, the share of public shall be minimumof 10% of the total costs..

The chronology of approval and cost of various components of NRCP is given below:

S. No.

Component Approved cost with50:50 funding/ date of

approval

Present approved coston 100% funding,

Cost sharing / date ofapproval by CCEA

1. Yamuna Action Plan 357.00/April 93 -2. Gomati Action Plan 64.00/April 93 61.11/Nov 983. CETP, Calcutta 65.00/Aug 95 65.00/Nov 984. National River Conservation Plan 772.09/July 95 737.14/Nov 985. GAP-II(Main Stem including West

Bengal)

416.36/ Oct 96 396.16/Nov 98

6. Yamuna Action Plan (first revision) 479.56/April 96 -7. Damodar Action Plan 24.54/Oct 96 23.58/ Nov 988. GAP-II (SC towns) 231.70/Oct 96 220.96/ Nov 989. Yamuna Action Plan(2 n revision) 526.71/Sept 98 509.45/Nov 9810. Chennai Waterways 491.52/Sept 200011. 7 additional towns of Tamil Nadu 575.30(cost sharing)

/ January 2001


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12. Yamuna Action Plan (Extended Phase) 222.60 / May 200113. 2 additional towns of Punjab 14.97 (70:30) / July

200114. 1 additional town of Maharashtra 11.64(70:30)/08.01.0215. 1 Additional town of Goa 14.09(70:30)/27.05.02

Total 3343.52

3.0 Activities covered The activities under NRCP include the following: -

Interception and Diversion works to capture the raw sewage flowing into the riverthrough open drains and divert them for treatment.

Sewage Treatment Plants for treating the diverted sewage. Low Cost Sanitation works to prevent open defecation on riverbanks. Electric Crematoria and Improved Wood Crematoria to conserve the use of wood and

help in ensuring proper cremation of bodies brought to the burning ghats. River Front Development works such as improvement of bathing ghats. Public awareness and public participation. HRD, capacity building, training and research in the area of River Conservation. Other miscellaneous works depend upon location specific conditions including the

interface with human population.

4.0 Funding Pattern

NRCD/Government of India shall bear upto 70% of the Project cost.

States and Local Bodies shall bear 30% of the Project cost of which the share of public would be a minimum of 10% to ensure public participation in the project. The O&M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be borne entirely

by the State and local bodies for which additional resources have to be demonstrablyraised and committed to O&M.

The Local Bodies may raise loans from financial institutions such as HUDCO tocontribute their share.

If there is a cost overrun in a project because of delay, inflation or any other reason,the contribution of NRCD/Government shall be limited to its contribution amountinitially agreed. Any additional expense on account of any increase in cost shall be

borne by the concerned State Government. In addition NRCD/Government of India may undertake itself or commission projects

to other institutions, voluntary agencies etc. also.

5.0 Mechanism of implementation and monitoring

Projects or River Action Plans are considered by the Govt. on the basis of pre-feasibility reportestimates prepared by the State Govts. After the project is approved in principle, detailed projectreports (DPR) with firmed up cost estimates for various sub-components are prepared by the


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State Govts./Project proponents. These DPRs are appraised and approved by the Ministryfollowing which Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanctions are issued. On the basis ofthese sanctions, the State Governments / implementing agencies award contracts according totheir own policy and rules.

Progress of implementation is monitored by both the State Implementing Agencies and theMinistry through a multi-tier monitoring mechanism. This includes :


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State Level

i) The progress monitoring by a team of field engineers on a day to day basis.ii) Monthly review of progress at the Chief Executive level of the nodal implementing

agency.

iii) Citizens Monitoring Committee in each town to review the progress and provideinputs for public participation and involvement.iv) Periodical review by the Divisional Project Monitoring Cells.v) Periodical review of progress by a State Steering Committee chaired by the

concerned Chief Secretaries.vi) Periodical review by a High Powered Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief

Minister.

Central Level

i)

Regular review by NRCD officials including frequent site visits.ii) Regular review by NRCD Project Director.iii) Quarterly review of progress by a Steering Committee headed by Secretary of the

Ministry. Chief Secretaries of the concerned States and experts in the Public HealthEngineering and other related areas are the members of this Committee.

iv) Quarterly review of progress of scientific and technical aspects of the programme aswell as the impact of works on the river water quality by a Monitoring Committeeheaded by Members Environment, Planning Commission.

v) Periodical review by a Standing Committee of NRCA headed by the Union Ministerof Environment & Forests.

vi) Periodical review of progress by the National River Conservation Authority headed by Prime Minister. The concerned Chief Ministers, among others, are the members ofthis Committee.

6.0 Further details of activities, funding pattern, mechanism of implementation andmonitoring Project Preparation Guidelines etc. are given in the enclosed Guidelines(Appendix B)

7.0 Year wise-Plan Outlay and phasing of expenditure in the X Plan

Year Outlay (Rs. In crore)

2002-03 290.002003-04 290.002004-05 290.002005-06 290.002006-07 290.00


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J.16011/8/2002-NRCD Ministry of Environment & Forests


Dated 13 th August 2002

O FFICE M EMORANDUM

SUBJECT : N ATIONAL R IVER CONSERVATION PLAN (NLCP) SCHEME CONTINUATION I N TENTH PLAN

As required by Department of Expenditure OMs no. 1(3)/PF. II/2001 dated 10 th May2002 and 10 th July 2002, the matter of continuation of National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)Scheme in 10 th Plan has been examined in consultation with JS&FA, and it has been decided tocontinue the NLCP scheme during 10 th Plan.

A copy of the NLCP Scheme and its guidelines is enclosed.

This issues with JS&FAs concurrence vide his diary no. 1032/JS& FA/F/2 dated 12-08-02

Sd/-(Dr. (Mrs.) R Dalwani)

Additional Director


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J.16011/8/2002 NRCDMinistry of Environment & Forests


NATIONAL L AKE C ONSERVATION P LAN (NLCP) S CHEME

1.0 Objective

The objective of the scheme is to restore and conserve the polluted and degradedurban lakes of the country. To begin with, NLCP proposes to cover urban lakes,especially those not covered under the Wetlands programme of the Ministry, with thescope of activities to be expanded to include the rural water bodies.

2.0 Brief History

2.1 The Ministry of Environment & Forests had identified 10 polluted urban lakes forconservation and management in 1994. The details of these lakes are given below:

SI Lake State Cost (Rs. In Crores)

1 Dal J&K 297.702 Sukhna Chandigarh 44.363 Sagar MP 4.414 Nainital UP(Uttaranchal) 46.355 Kodai Kanal Tamilnadu 19.286 Ooty Tamilnadu 26.637 Udaipur Rajasthan 148.958 Rabindra Sarovar West Bengal 2.139 Powai Maharashtra 31.0110 Hussain Sagar Andhra Pradesh 15.34

TOTAL 636.16

Vide Deputy Chairmans DO no. 15050/6/93E&F/DCH/13/6369 dated 29 th July 1997, thePlanning Commission conveyed the approval of NLCP as a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Accordingly, a note covering the aforesaid 10 polluted urban lakes at an estimated cost of Rs.637 crore was put up for approval of CCEA at its meeting held on 29.12.1997. CCEA consideredthe note and directed the Ministry of Environment & Forests to bring up the matter forconsideration after a fresh appraisal of the scheme in the light of a firm tie up of externalfinancial assistance for financing NLCP. The Committee, however, approved, in principle, the

proposal to take up the scheme for conservation of the Dal Lake and decided that an amount uptoRs. 20 crore may be spent on land acquisition which are considered absolutely necessary by wayof advance action for speedy implementation of the scheme in so far as it relates to the Dal Lake.


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2.2 The Ministry posed NLCP for financial assistance to some of the bilateral multi-lateral

funding agencies viz; the World Bank, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, theGovernment of Netherlands, the Government of Austria and European Commission,However, none of these agencies evinced interest in the proposal.

2.3 Meanwhile, a High Power Committee under the Chairmanship of Union Home Ministerat its meeting held at Srinagar on 24.6.1998, decided that in the background of theCabinet decision on NLCP, the Planning Commission should look into it for purposes offinancing the Dal Lake Conservation Plan (DLCP) through internal resources. Assuggested by the Planning Commission, a detailed project report (DPR) on DLCP has

been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs. 162.87 crore. The cost of the DLCP, afteradding land cost of Rs. 87.10 crore for structures within and outside the lake body, shall

be Rs. 249.97 crore. The DPR was sent to the State Government in November 2000. Theresponse of the State Government on the DPR is awaited. On receipt of the commentsfrom the State Government, the proposal will be put up to the EFC and then to CCEA forconsideration and approval.

2.4

So far as the status of other identified lakes of NLCP is concerned, conservation andmanagements plans of 3 lakes namely, Powai, Ooty and Kodaikanal were approved under NLCP by CCEA in June 2001 at a cost of Rs. 14.90 crore, and the condition of externalassistance for NCLP was waived. These projects are under implementation. Aconservation and management plan for the Rabindra Sarovar lake at Calcutta has beenreceived and is under consideration in the Ministry. The Government of Uttaranchal hasappointed consultants for preparation of a DPR for the conservation and management

plan of Nainital Lake. As far the Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, most of the workshave already been taken up by the State government under a separate scheme funded bythe World Bank. The Detailed Project Report for the remaining 3 lakes namely, Sagar,Udaipur and Sukhna are yet to be received.

2.5 Meanwhile, in view of the several proposals received from State Governments for otherlakes and availability of funds under NLCP, it has been decided to take up such lakesdepending on the pollution status as well as availability of funds. Proposals for 4 lakes inBangalore city namely, Jaraganahalli, Kamakshipalya, Nagavara and Vengainahakerehave been approved at a total cost of Rs. 12.32 crore. A proposal for Man Sagar lake inJaipur is also under consideration. Similar proposals for other lakes would be taken upsubject to availability of funds.

3.0 Activities covered

The activities under NLCP include the following: -

(i) Prevention of pollution from point sources by intercepting, diverting and treatingthe pollution loads entering the lake.

(ii) In situ measures of lake cleaning such as Desilting, Deweeding, Bioremediation,constructed wetland approach etc. depending upon the site conditions.


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(iii) Catchment area treatment and lake beautification which may include bunding,fencing creation of facilities for public recreation and entertainment (children

park, boating etc.) and public area.(iv) Public awareness and public participation.(v) HRD, capacity building, training and research in the area of Lake Conservation.

(vi) Other activities depend upon location specific conditions including the interfacewith human population.

State Governments or other Project Proponents would get perspective plans and detailedProject Reports (DPRs) prepared through consultant or otherwise, for the above and forconservation based on surveys including water quality and biodiversity data.

4.0 Funding Pattern

a. NRCD/Government of India shall bear upto 70% of the Project cost.

b.

States and Local Bodies shall bear 30% of the Project cost of which theshare of public would be a minimum of 10% to ensure public participationin the project.

c. The O&M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be borne entirely by the State and local bodies for which additional resourceshave to be demonstrably raised and committed to O&M.

d. The Local Bodies may raise loans from financial institutions such asHUDCO to contribute their share.

e. If there is a cost overrun in a project because of delay, inflation or anyother reason, the contribution of NRCD/Government shall be limited to itscontribution amount initially agreed. Any additional expenses on accountof any increase in cost shall be borne by the concerned State Government.

f. NRCD/Government of India may also undertake itself or commission projects to other institutions, voluntary agencies etc.

5.0 Further details of activities, funding pattern, mechanism of implementation andmonitoring Project Preparation Guidelines etc. are given in the enclosedGuidelines (Appendix)

6.0 Yearwise-Plan Outlay and phasing of expenditure in the X Plan

A total outlay of Rs. 150 crore has been approved for NLCP during the X Planwith an annual outlay of Rs. 30 crore for the current financial year (2002-03). Rs. 30crore per year is envisaged to be the plan outlay for each of the other years of the plan.


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REVISED GUIDE LINES FOR PREPARATION OF DPRsFOR

CONSERVATION OF RIVERS & LAKES

CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION

1.1 The National River Conservation Directorate in the Ministry of Environment & Forests

had prescribed guidelines for the preparation of the Project Feasibility and the DetailedProject Reports under the National River Conservation Plan. Since then a number ofdevelopments have taken place including the resolutions passed by the National RiverConservation Authority (NRCA) in its meeting held in March 2001 (Annexure I). It hastherefore, been decided to issue new guidelines for the preparation of Detailed ProjectReports under the National River Conservation Plan and the National Lake ConservationPlan consolidating the decisions taken from time to time. Since the proposals in futurewill be considered on the basis of DPRs only, PFR are not to be submitted to the NRCDand so the guidelines for preparing the PFRs are not being issued. These guidelinessupercede earlier guidelines and should be followed.

1.2 The DPR should consist of

1.2.1 A review of the status of the river/lake system

1.2.2 Identification of degraded stretches & towns responsible for it.

1.2.3 Selection of Towns in order of priority where conservation works should be taken

up and the justification for their selection.

1.2.4 Collection of information about the river/lake and basin/ catchment useful for

system and component design.

1.2.5 Investigation carried out for DPR Preparation1.2.6 Design of System and components

1.2.7 Human, physical and financial resources required for Operation & Maintenance

and the manner in which they will be ensured.

1.2.8 Plan for Public Awareness & Public participation:

1.2.9 Plan for HRD and Capacity Building


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1.2.10 Plan for project management & dealing with institutional issues identified

1.2.11 Plan to finance the project

1.2.12 Monitoring & Evaluation plan

1.2.13 Cost Estimates of DPRs with drawings and specifications

1.2.14 Any other item considered relevant and useful.

CHAPTER II : STATUS OF THE RIVER/LAKE SYSTEM & SELECTION OF TOWNS

2. Priority lists of rivers/lakes and towns/cities

2.1 While the causes of degradation of rivers and lakes are many, the towns and cities ontheir banks with beaming population and industry are the most significant sources ofdegradation of rivers, lakes and seas. In view of the limited resources available, it is not

possible to take up all degraded rivers and lakes for conservation together. It is, therefore,necessary to prepare lists indicating priority of river/lakes and also of the cities/townswhere conservation programmes would be taken up in the X plan.

2.2 In order to select the river / lakes and cities / towns and arrange them in order of priorityfor this programme, studies are required to be made based on the relevant data /information. After the river / lake system has been studied and the major sources ofdegradation identified, the cities on the banks responsible for their severe degradationcomponents need to be collected for preparing the DPR.

2.3 Collection of data/information

The following information of river/lake and basin/catchment is useful:

2.3.1 Area of the basin / catchment of the river/lake.

2.3.2 Topography

2.3.3 Climate including rainfall,

2.3.4 Land Use

2.3.4.1 Agriculture,

2.3.4.2 Forests,

2.3.4.3 Mining

2.3.4.4 Residential, commercial and industrial

2.3.5 Status of Ground Water development and use


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2.3.6 Dams and diversion works

2.3.7 Discharge figures if the water body is gauged

2.3.8 Abstraction of water

2.3.9 Morphology and hydrology of the water body

2.3.10 Water quality of the water body in its different reaches

2.3.11 Aquatic life present in the water body in different stretches of the water body

2.3.12 Traditional and current uses to which the water body is put in different reaches

2.3.13 Economic, culture and religious significance of the water body and the towns

located on it.2.3.14 Towns with population exceeding one hundred thousand located on the river. For

each such town

2.3.14.1. Population in last census,2.3.14.2. Status of water supply,

2.3.14.3. Sewerage,

2.3.14.4. Drainage,

2.3.14.5. Garbage and bio-medical waste and

2.3.14.6. Industrial effluent disposal.

2.4 Use of Available Sources

2.4.1 The above data may be collected from available sources and presented in figures,charts and maps along description in brief.

2.4.2 If some of the information is not available or not adequate, fresh studies should be undertaken only if it is felt that in the absence of the missing information, thework of selecting the river/lake and the cities cannot be done.

2.5 Use of modern tools GIS

2.5.1 If there are easily accessible facilities attempt should be made to use remotesensing and present the spatial information in Geographical Information System(GIS) format.

2.6 Criteria for Selecting a river/lake for Conservation:

A lake/river may be selected for conservation under the NRCP/NLCP if

2.5.1 the water body-river, lake or the sea - - is so degraded that it cannot be put to itstraditional and desired use


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2.5.2 the people are strongly aware of the degradation2.5.3 they highly value the restoration of the water body

2.7 Criteria for selecting towns for taking up Conservation of rivers and lakes

Works may be proposed in a town if

2.7.1 The town is located on the bank of river or lake or is a coastal town.

2.7.2 The population of the town is at least one lakh.

2.7.3 The water body (river/lake) is highly degraded and cannot be put to its

traditional/designated use because of2.7.3.1 Discharge of domestic waste water/industrial waste2.7.3.2 municipal solid waste2.7.3.3 other non-point sources of pollution

2.7.4 The flood plain is heavily encroached

2.7.5 Wrong land use in violation of the Master Plan leading to heavy soil erosion andsediment transport to the water body.

2.7.6 There is high level of awareness about the city being the major cause ofdegradation of the water body leading to the demand from the residents of thetown to take up conservation measures.

2.7.7 The citizens are willing to demonstrably raise additional resources and makefinancial contribution of a minimum of 10% of the project cost and to meet therecurring expenses of O& M and other heads.

2.7.8 The local body is willing to make its contribution and take responsibility for preparing and implementing the project and carrying out O&M at its own cost.

2.7.9 The residents of the town, the local body and the State Government together arewilling to contribute a minimum of 30% of the project cost, out of which thecitizens are willing to contribute a minimum of 10% of the project cost.


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CHAPTER III ; INVESTIGATIONS FOR DPR PREPRARATION

3.1 The following information / data of the town selected are required:

3.1.1 Demographic data may be collected pertaining to the five preceding decadesincluding current ward-wise data. The populations may be projected for the baseand other relevant points of time using the census data, the potential for growth of

population in each ward, scope of additional construction in the Master Plan andother relevant available data.

3.1.2 Economic, social and cultural information may be obtained from the gazetteer, plan documents prepared for submission to the State Planning Board or the StateGovernment and other sources.

3.1.3 General topography and Land Use Pattern

3.1.4 Hydro-geological including geo-hydrological and Geotechnical

3.1.5 Storm Water

3.1.6 Water Supply Status of the town

3.1.7 Sewerage Supply Status of the town

3.1.8 Quantity and quality of waste water- sewage and sullage- in drains outfalling intothe river

3.1.9 Municipal Solid Waste

3.1.10 Water quality upstream and down stream of the town and discharge of the water body

3.1.11 Flora and Fauna

3.1.12 Non Point Sources of Pollution

3.1.11.1 Dairies3.1.11.2 Motor Garages3.1.11.3 Cattle wallowing3.1.11.4 Open area and bank side defecation3.1.11.5 Dead body and carcass dumping3.1.11.6 Indiscriminate dumping of garbage in nearby banks and open areas.

3.1.13 River front facilities to improve aesthetics and reduce pollution / bank erosion.

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3.4.2 The contour interval in the maps of the Survey of India (SOI) is large. Contour

map of the city with at the most 5m contour interval should be obtained. If there isno such map a survey may have to be done particularly of the area where sewershave to be laid or pumping stations to be constructed.

3.4.3 Deviations in land use with respect to that shown in the Master Plan andencroachments should be indicated in the map.

3.4.4 Drainage map should be prepared if not already existing.

3.4.5 Tentative/provisional sites available for treatment plants, pumping stations anddisposal works etc. should be identified and marked on the map.

3.4.6 Thematic maps may be prepared to the extent feasible and considered useful forthe project.

3.5 Hydro-geological:

3.5.1 Meteorological data

3.5.2 Ground water depth and its seasonal fluctuation affecting construction, sewerinfiltration and structural design,

3.5.3 Soil Bearing Capacity and type of Strata expected to be encountered inconstruction up to anticipated depths

3.6 Water Supply Status of the town:

3.6.1 Details of sources of discharge: quality, change in levels of underground andsurface water supply sources, along with their locations on the city map.

3.6.2 Discharge available from each water supply source.

3.6.3 Ward-wise per capita water supply in lpcd- present and expected after worksunder constructions and planned are completed.

3.6.4 Plan showing water supply works, existing and under construction and future plans for augmentation of water supply in the town may be collected.

3.6.5 Brief description of water supply status of the town along with completion plansof the existing works

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3.7 Sewerage Status of the towns:

3.7.1 Ward-wise arrangements in the households for the disposal of toilet waste water.

3.7.1.1 Areas / streets covered with sewers

3.7.1.2 Areas / streets covered with Septic tanks and soakage pits discharginginto street drains

3.7.2 Details of sewerage works in the town including completion plan of sewers,intermediate pumping stations, MPS, rising mains, STPs, showingdiameters/lengths/gradients of sewers, levels, capacities, duties of pumping plantsetc.

3.7.3 Out falls and drains / Sewers leading to the outfalls should be plotted on adrainage map of the towns.

3.7.4 A copy of the sewerage master plan / major DPRs prepared earlier.

3.8 Domestic pollution:

3.8.1 No. of drains carrying the domestic sewerage, polluting the water body

3.8.2 Actual field survey to be conducted, for at least one month during dry weather toassess pollution load quantitatively and qualitatively. Actual present flows to bemeasured at the point of outfall into the water body. The pollutants, BOD, COD,

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Chlorides, Ph, temperature, colour, odour, totalsuspended solids, volatile suspended solids and faecal coliforms are also to bemeasured. The sample should be flow proportional and composited taken once aweek for diurnal variation on hourly basis. For this purpose, considering a fourweek months, three samples to be taken on week days, whereas the fourth sampleto be taken on an off day i.e. Sunday.

3.9 Storm Water:

3.9.1 Strom water drains may be marked on the city plan.

3.9.2 Catchment areas of each nala to be marked on the city map showing groundlevels, so that populations contributing wastewater to the nala could beascertained.

3.10 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

3.10.1 The survey and investigation for MSW may be done in accordance with theguidelines given as Annexure III


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3.11 Water quality and discharge of the water body:

3.11.1 Collect data about the quantity of flow/discharge from the CWC or the Deptt. OfIrrigation for as long a period as it is available.

3.11.2 Water quality -- BOD, COD, Ph, Temperature, Suspended Sediment, Heavymetals, Pesticides - - of the water body and its identified tributaries the stretchesof the river within the limits of the town, upstream and downstream of the townconcerned for a period of 10 years or for such period as the data is available, to beobtained from the records of SPCB, CPCB and CWC.

3.12 Flora and Fauna:

3.12.1 Data to be obtained from the Botanical Survey Of India, Zoological Survey OfIndia, State Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution Control Board and (localUniversity in case any research has been done).

3.12.2 Information on endangered and rare flora and fauna may be obtained. Endangeredflora and fauna may need protection by way of restoration / conservation

programme.

3.12.3 In case this information is not available or will take a long time to obtain, theDPR should not be held back and submitted without this information. Theinformation should be collected later.

3.13 Coastal Towns:

3.13.1 Water quality and discharge in case of coastal towns.3.13.2 Additional data relating to tidal incursion and mangroves to be collected.

3.14 Non Point Sources of Pollutions:

3.14.1 Dairies

3.14.1.1 Quantification of dairy waste3.14.1.2 Present locations and disposal points to be marked on the city plan3.14.1.3 Present treatment methods being employed

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3.14.2.1 Nos., locations to be marked on the city plan3.14.2.2 Number of dhobis in each ghat,3.14.2.3 Clothes washed and

3.14.3 Sites reserved in the master plan for location of dairies and dhobi ghat s

3.14.4 Motor Garages

3.14.4.1 number and their locations on the city map3.14.4.2 quantification of the washing from the garages3.14.4.3 average no. of vehicles being washed per day3.14.4.4 disposal sites of washing may be marked on the city map3.14.4.5 sites reserved for the activity in the Master Plan

3.14.5 Cattle wallowing

3.14.5.1

Locations of cattle wallowing3.14.5.2 Number of Cattle wallowing &

3.14.6 Carcass Disposal

3.14.6.1 Locations of carcass disposal3.14.6.2 Number of carcasses disposed of per day3.14.6.3 Sites reserved for carcass disposal in the master plan

3.14.7 Low cost sanitation

3.14.7.1 Identification and marking on map of open spaces being used for opendefecation

3.14.7.2 A survey to estimate the number of persons using each such space perday.

3.14.7.3 Location of community latrines in the city and the number of seats ineach site.

3.14.7.4 Estimate of number of dwelling units in the city which do not have alatrine.

3.14.7.5 No. of dwelling units in the city which have only the dry pit latrine.3.14.7.6 Details of activities already taken up under low cost sanitation

programme of the Social Welfare Department and other state agencies3.14.7.7 Identification of places where community toilets need to be set up,

including the number of seats at each location. One seat can be assumedto cover 50 persons.

3.14.8 Crematoria:

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3.14.8.3 Others- their number- show location on the city map3.14.8.4 The number of bodies being burnt at each burning ghat during the last

five years may be collected.3.14.8.5 If under GAP or the NRAP, electric and wood based crematoria have

been set up in the state, before deciding about the number and location

of further crematoria to be constructed, the performance andacceptance of different type of crematoria may be ascertained.3.14.8.6 Identification of places where additional crematoria need to be set up,

including the number required.

3.14.9 River front facilities:

3.14.9.1 Identification of river ghats being used for bathing.3.14.9.2 Identification of improvements required in bathing ghats.3.14.9.3 Identification of new ghats to be constructed.

3.14.10 Plantation:

The plantation work may be planned in accordance with the guidelines given asAnnexure IV

3.15 Industrial Pollution Including Hazardous And Toxic Waste

3.15.1 The responsibility of ensuring that the industrial waste is safely disposed of inaccordance with law is that of the respective industrial unit. The control andmonitoring of pollution from industrial wastes is the responsibility of the StatePollution Control Board. The State Pollution Control Board is to ensure that thegenerators of industrial waste dispose it of, as prescribed in law and that thestandards prescribed are observed. The SPCB may be asked to furnish thefollowing information:

3.15.1.1 The number of industrial units in different wards and industrial areas.

3.15.1.2 Grossly polluting units-number, quantity & quality of solid waste

3.15.1.3 The points where the industrial, hazardous and bio-medical wastes aretreated.

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3.15.1.5 The points where the industrial, hazardous and bio-medical wastes are being mixed with the municipal wastes- effluents in sewers, solidwaste in MSW. The points should be shown in the city map.

3.15.1.6 Its quantity and quality at those points should also be obtained. The

information- quantity and quality- about different types of wastes suchas MSW, industrial hazardous and biomedical should be obtained indisaggregated from separately for liquid and solid.

3.15.1.7 Existing arrangement for handling and treatment of Toxic, Hazardous, bio-medical/hospital wastes be indicated.

3.15.1.8 Number of hospitals, nursing homes and other units generating bio-medical waste. They may be plotted on the map showing landutilization.

3.15.1.9

Indicate sites reserved for treatment of bio-medical waste in themaster plan.

3.15.2 The SPCB may be requested to review its performance and resources and if thereis need, prepare a plan to enhance its capacity to ensure effective control andmanagement of pollution in the town/city where the conservation measures are

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CHAPTER IV: DESIGN OF SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

4.1 Type of Schemes: The system to improve the environment of the city may consist ofsub-systems or schemes that relate to

4.1.1 Sewage collection, treatment, re-use / disposal

4.1.2 Low cost sanitation

4.1.3 Crematoria

4.1.4 Other non point sources of pollution

4.1.5 River Front Development Works

4.1.6 Watershed/Catchment Treatment:

4.1.7 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

4.1.8 Bio- medical waste

4.1.9 Human Resources Development

4.1.10 Institutional Strengthening

4.2 System Design:

4.2.1 Objective: The DPR should be prepared to achieve clearly spelt objective interms of abatement of pollution from various sources of pollution and ofenvironment improvement. There should be performance parameters of eachcomponents and the system as a whole so that the effectiveness can be monitoredand evaluated.

4.2.2 Alternative System: Feasible alternative systems, keeping in view the existinginfrastructure in the town should be prepared.

4.2.3 Sub-system alternatives for major components such as Sewage and MSW shouldinclude the alternatives of Centralised Systems and Decentralised systems.

4.2.4 Techno economic evaluation should be carried out on life cycle analysis ofmajor components. This analysis should include capitalized annual O & M costsless revenue from resource recovery, recycling, by-product utilization. Interest onthe Net Present Values (NPV) of the alternative systems considered. Ease of O &M, time required to construct and achieve the desired project objectives & costs ofmitigation of any adverse environmental impacts to be loaded on the costsassigned for the alternatives., human, physical, electrical and other forms of


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energy, other pros and cons, reliability and long term sustainability should also begiven appropriate weightages. On such an evaluation, the best option should beselected.4.2.4.1 The summary of the above analysis shall form an important component

of the draft DPR for public consultation before finalisation.

4.3 Design Criteria:

4.3.1 Sewage

4.3.1.1 It is not desirable for a town with piped water supply and flushingsystem to discharge the sewage from the dwelling unit directly in tostreet drain. If such a situation exists in a town or some of its partsalternatives for good sanitation including low cost sanitation should beworked out and what ever is practically feasible should be a part of the

plan.

4.3.1.2 Sewers, sewage pumping stations and Sewage Treatment Plants proposed under river action plan would ultimately become a part of thetowns sewerage and sewage treatment facility. This aspect shou ld bekept in mind while planning the project so that these works whenexecuted in the town under towns sewerage scheme match with thefacilities built under river action plan.

4.3.2 Design Periods

Base year The year of expected commissioning of the project shall be taken asthe base year for design of various components of the projects. Design periods ofvarious components may be adopted as under:

Table: Design Periods For Various Components of The Project

S.No. Component Design Periodfrom base year

Clarification

1 Landacquisition

30 Land will be required to add STPs. Accordingly, landshould be acquired

2 Sewer system 303 SPS civil

works30 Cost of civil works is economical for full design

period.4 Pumps 15 Considering modular approach5 STP 10 Construction may be done with a modular approach in

a phased manner as the population grows.6 Rising mains 30 In case of low velocities, dual rising mains to be

examined7 Effluent 30 Provision of design capacities in the initial stages itself


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4.3.3 Design population

Design population is to be worked out for each zone on a critical appraisal of thelatest demographic data and projected population in the city master plan. Newcolonies that may come up in future should also be catered for. It should beensured that the laws require the colonizer to provide conveyance and treatmentof all wastes before discharge in to municipal drain/sewer.

Due to paucity of financial resources, at present it is proposed to limit theconservation programme to towns having the census population of the year 2001as 1 lac or more. However, in case of cultural, tourism or religious importance ofa town having a lower population, it can be included if on certain occasions largefloating population converges.

4.3.4 Sewers

Sewers shall be designed as per latest Manual on Sewerage and SewageTreatment, issued by the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India

4.3.5 Interception factor

Generally 80% of water supply is expected to reach sewers. However to have acorrect assessment of the waste reaching sewers, actual flow measurements ofmajor drains be carried out for over a month. After knowing the contributory

population of the drains and water supply rate, sewage interception factor shall beworked out.

4.3.6 Interception works

Nala tapping works shall be constructed on the course of a Nala, so as to interceptthe dry weather flow flowing through the nala, and divert it into the nearby sewer.

4.4 Sewage Pumping Stations

4.4.1 Preference may be given to submersible pumps wherever, feasible, they beingcheaper and operation friendly.

4.4.2 Configuration of sewage pumps

disposal is economical.8 LCS Required as of base year9 Crematoria Required as per assessment10 RFD Required as per assessment11 MSW Requirement as per assessment


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Where rising main is long Peak flow/2 pumps Non peak flow pumps

3 nos.4 2 nos.

Where rising main is short Peak flow/4 pumps 5 nos. 1 standby


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4.5 Sewage Treatment Plants

4.5.1 Land for STPs

The provision of land for STPs including sewage pumping station may be made as

follows:

S. No Process Land required (acre/mld) 1 Activated Sludge/ Trickling filter 0.52 Aerated lagoon 1.23 Stabilisation pond 2.54 Agro-forestery (Karnal Technology) 3.75 to 6.25 depending on the

nature of soil5 U.A.S.B. 0.42

Land provision is to be made for the ultimate requirements in case of STPs, SPS andSWM, but for the present requirement in case of crematoria, bating ghats etc.

Effluent Standards

S. No.

Parameters For discharge on land For discharge into water

1 BOD (mg/l)


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4.7.1 Community Toilets

4.7.1.1 Guidelines given as Annexure II may be followed in this regard.

4.8 Other non point sources of pollution

The components mentioned below should become a part of the integrated project of rivercleaning.

4.8.1 River front development

Bathing facilities in shape of pucca or kutcha ghats exist near the banks of rivers.Due to lack of maintenance or otherwise, some of these facilities have become

defunct and need renovation. At some places, the existing facilities are very muchinadequate and need to be supplemented. The river may also need strengtheninglike bund renovation, new bund, stone pitching etc. In lakes there are places forrowing boats.

Provision of such renovation and new facilities shall be made in consultation withthe state irrigation department and the district authorities.

4.8.2 Crematoria

Improved Wood based crematoria have been provided in a large number of townsunder Ganga Action Plan on the plans developed by NRCD. These may beadopted and may be modified as per local conditions, availability of land andsome other problems in the use of such crematoria constructed earlier wereencountered.

Electric crematoria have also have been constructed at some placaes under GangaAction Plan have faced the problem of power. These may, however, be providedin big towns, where the availability of power & trained staff for maintenance inensured.

4.8.3 Storm water drains

Strom water drains carry sullage and sewage also where sewerage facilities areinadequate or where due to unsatisfactory O& M of the system, broken sewerlines discharge into drains. Nala tapping works shall be constructed on the courseof nalas, so as to intercept the city weather flow through them, divert it to thesewer and prevent it from entering into the river or lake.

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The data that needs to be collected is already given in Chapter III. A study of thisdata will suggest the works, which need to be undertaken to prevent soil erosion,which finally flows in to the waterbody causing many problems. The types ofworks that may be required to be done include:

4.8.4.1 Vegetative or non structural works such as:

4.8.4.1.1 Silvipasture and agro-forestry4.8.4.1.2 Pasture development,4.8.4.1.3 Afforestation4.8.4.1.4 Horticulture4.8.4.1.5 Crop improvement

4.8.4.1.6

Trenching,4.8.4.1.7 Demonstration

4.8.4.2 Engineering or Structural Measures:

4.8.4.2.1 Loose boulder check dam4.8.4.2.2 Gabion Check dam4.8.4.2.3 Contour stone wall4.8.4.2.4 Stabilisation of degraded area

4.8.4.3 Training and Evaluation

4.8.4.4 Institutional Strengthening

4.8.4.5 Note: The above activities are required to be undertaken in a watershedin a rural setting. Since we are dealing with the catchment area of atown, the catchment is likely to be in the process of urbanization. Theeffort should be to take up works, which would check soil erosion fromareas that are very prone to erosion. Vegetative works should be

preferred. The adherence to the Master Plan in land use is important.

4.8.5 Solid Waste Management

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CHAPTER V : OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

5.1 Operation and Maintenance in all its facets is the responsibility of the local body aidedand supported by State government. A firm commitment will be given by the local body

that it agrees to bear the entire cost of O & M. The State Government shall give anundertaking that it will ensure that assets are properly operated and maintained and anyshort fall in resources will be met by them. The agency for O & M of the assets createdwill also be clearly mentioned in the DPR.

5.2 It is necessary to accurately assess the financial and other resources required foreffective and efficient O & M. The resources required and associated costs are:

5.2.1 Energy Electricity and diesel to be used in standby Generating Set- to meet thecontingency of electric failure.

5.2.2 Man Power,5.2.3 Consumables

5.2.4 Inventory of Spares

5.2.5 Tools and Plants

5.2.6 Preventive maintenance

5.2.7 Repairs of civil, electrical and mechanical works5.3 Research and Development

5.3.1 Monitoring5.3.2 Evaluation

5.3.3 Other problem solving5.4 The feasibility of involving private sector in O & M should be considered. In some states

it has been found to be economical and effective.

5.5 A detailed plan for raising the resources for Operation & Maintenance shallbecome part of the project proposal.

5.6 The operation and maintenance manual of the various plants, structures, labs, etc. should

be prepared.5.7 In case it is decided to carry out O & M departmentally, staff required for O & M of

sewage pumping stations, STP etc. may be adopted as per Annex II.

5.8 Timely availability of land for the facilities & assured uninterrupted power supply forthe electrical equipment shall be ensured for the chosen alternative system in consultationwith local bodies.


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5.9 Revenue generation estimate from the sale/use of by-products of the STPs, garbage

utilization plants including recycling & resources recovery shall be a factor for prioritising the best alternative.

5.10 Resources Mobilisation For O & M

5.10.1 Resource Recovery,

5.10.1.1 Sale of treated sewage for use in irrigation and industry

5.10.1.2 Sale of sludge for agriculture

5.10.1.3 Composting of organic portion of MSW by vermiculture and other

methods,

5.10.1.4 Generation of electricity in STPs,

5.10.1.5 Water and sewage cess

5.10.1.6 Fair assessment, levy and recovery of property tax

5.10.1.7 House connection charges

5.10.1.8 Fines on Polluters

5.10.1.9 Taxes from pilgrim/tourist/floating population visiting the town

5.10.1.10 Undertaking plantation on municipal lands

5.10.1.11 Other sources of recovery

5.10.2 Government Contribution: If adequate funds are not raised from resourcerecovery mentioned above, the shortfall of the funds required for O & M should

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CHAPTER VI : PUBLIC AWARENESS. & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

6.1 In the light of experience gained in the implementation of development programmes

since independence and particularly from the Ganga Action Plan, it is now recognisedthat programmes for conservation of water bodies and town improvement can succeedonly if

6.1.1 the communities are aware that

6.1.1.1 there is need for conservation programme and that they will benefitfrom it.

6.1.1.2 There are costs involved in such programmes and part of the burden willhave to be borne by them,

6.1.2

The communities are effectively involved in all the stages of the project cyclefrom conceptualisation, to preparation, to finalisation, to implementation andfinally O & M.

6.2 Hence Public Awareness & Public Participation should be a front-end activity of the project unlike the present practice of it being the last priority.

6.3 The entire programme of conservation should be conceived, formulated, implemented,monitored and evaluated in close consultation with the stake holding communitiesfollowing the approach of Participatory Appraisal.

6.4 Issues involved in the conservation of the water body need to be identified and the programme will need to focus on them. The objective of the Awareness Plan will bedetermined by the issues identified.

6.5 Agency that will plan, implement and coordinate the Awareness Campaign should beidentified. With a view to focus on issues relating to protection and improvement andcleaning of rivers/lakes, a massive program of environment education and awareness isimperative. Centre and states may launch this campaign through a program of volunteerscalled NATIONAL GREEN VOLUNTEERS.

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CHAPTER VII : HRD AND CAPACITY BUILDING

7.1 A project has to undergo through the following phase:

7.1.1 Project planning,

7.1.2

Project preparation7.1.3 Project implementation,

7.1.4 Monitoring evaluation

7.2 It involves the following aspects

7.2.1 Scientific and technical

7.2.2 Social,

7.2.3 Financial & Economic,

7.2.4 Institutional

7.2.5 Administrative,

7.2.6 Legal

7.3 Successful project management will need the manpower with diver se ski ll s, physical andfinancial resources to deal with all the aspects mentioned above in all the phases of the

project.

7.4 Human Resources Development will deal with appropriate skill development in theorganisations involved in the planning, design and management of the project. The mainactivities are listed below:

7.4.1 Identify training needs

7.4.2 Identify institutes where education/training can be organised.

7.4.3 Well staffed and equipped Engineering Institutions, which have an interest in thesubject, may be asked to develop training modules. They should be involved on along-term basis so that they develop expertise in the aspects of this programme.They should be involved in various aspects and activities of the programme.


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CHAPTER VIII : PROJECT MANAGEMENT & INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

8.1 Selection of mode of implementation. Of the three alternative modes of implementingthe project in vogue, mentioned below, depending upon the circumstances prevailing, themode should be selected. The DPR should mention why the specific mode has been

chosen.

8.1.1 Departmental,8.1.2 Project Management Agency8.1.3 A combination of above

8.2 Institutional Issues:

8.2.1 In Conservation & Management there are a number of institutions dealing withactivities including:

8.2.1.1

Policy, strategy and programme formulation and their implementation8.2.1.2 Supply of services8.2.1.3 Development,8.2.1.4 Management,8.2.1.5 Regulation and enforcement,8.2.1.6 Coordination with national, state and local organisations.

8.2.2 Overlap in roles of a involved institutions:

8.2.2.1 The role of three bodies is very crucial. They are:8.2.2.1.1 Municipality which is responsible for sanitation in the town,

8.2.2.1.2 City Development Authority which regulates the newcolonies

8.2.2.1.3 State Pollution Control Board, which is responsible forensuring compliance by industry of the standards, prescribedunder the Environmental Protection Act for effluent, solidwaste and air emissions.

8.2.2.2 Many times there is an overlap in the roles of several bodies with theresult that the efficiency with which the function should be performedsuffers. The state Government needs to resolve such overlaps. The roleof each institution involved needs to be very clearly specified.

8.2.2.3 The institutions that are involved in the conservation programme of thetown suffer from weaknesses. The DPR should identify such areasneeding improvement.


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CHAPTER IX : FINANCING

9.1 The National River Conservation Authority (NRCA) has decided that the Financing pattern of schemes of the NRCD for the conservation of rivers and lakes will be asfollows:-

9.1.1 Government of India (NRCD) to bear 70% of the project cost,

9.1.2 States and the local bodies to bear 30% of project cost of which Share of the public shall be a minimum of 10%.

9.1.3 O & M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be borne entirely by the state and the local bodies for which additional resources have to bedemonstrably raised and committed to O & M.

9.1.4 The Local Bodies may raise loans from Financial Institutions such as HUDCO tocontribute their share,

9.1.5 If for any reason such as delay, wrong design or estimation, omission of items,inflation etc., there is cost overrun in any project, the central share in the total costwill be limited to the ceiling amount approved by the CCEA. Balance, if any, is to

be borne by the respective state Government. It is, therefore, necessary to preparethe DPR accurately after investigation and survey and taking all factors intoaccount that can influence the cost of the project.

9.2 The State Governments should make all efforts to obtain larger plan allocations for such programmes.

9.3 The contribution of 10 % from the beneficiaries and stakeholders can be raised in one ormore of the following forms.

9.3.1 additional development charges, water and sewage cess9.3.2 fair assessment, levy and recovery of property tax9.3.3 house connection charges9.3.4 contribution from Development Funds of local MPs and MLAs9.3.5 Fines on polluters9.3.6 Taxes from pilgrim/tourist/floating population visiting the town9.3.7 Donation from industry, business associations, voluntary agencies such as Rotary

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9.4 It will be seen that the Integrated Project will include cost elements, many of which will

not be financed by the NRCD. The NRCD will clarify which of the elements will befinanced by it and which ones not financed by it.

9.5 The DPR should state how the finance would be raised for those items in the DPR thatwill not be considered for financing by the NRCD.


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CHAPTER X : MONITORING & EVALUATION

10.1 The improvements in the water body and the environment of the town will have to bemonitored and evaluated after the implementation of the project.

10.2 The conservation Programme is expected to yield results, which should be quantified inthe DPR to the extent, it is feasible to do so. Other results will have to be qualitative.

10.3 Depending upon the items of works taken up, a programmes of monitoring should bedeveloped and it should be assigned to a well-equipped laboratory in a University or theSPCB. The expenses on the monitoring should be estimated and should form a part of thefunds required for O & M.

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CHAPTER XI : COST ESTIMATES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF DPRS

11.1 COST ESTIMATES:

11.1.1 Based on survey and investigation, data collection and design criteria, detailedestimates may be prepared, under the following subheads:

11.1.1.1 Land Acquisition

11.1.1.2 Interception & Diversion Including Internal Sewers

11.1.1.3 Sewage Treatment

11.1.1.4 Low cost sanitation

11.1.1.5 Crematoria

11.1.1.6 Abatement of Non Point Sources of Pollution

11.1.1.7 River Front Development Works

11.1.1.8 Watershed / Catchment Treatment and Plantation

11.1.1.9 Municipal Solid & Biomedical Waste management

11.1.1.10 Tools & Plant For The Maintenance of the Works

11.1.1.11 Operation & Maintenance

11.1.1.12 Monitoring & Evaluation

11.1.1.13 Any other identified scheme

11.1.1.14 Awareness and Public Participation

11.1.1.15 Human Resources Development

11.1.1.16 Institutional Development & Strengthening

11.2 DPRs General Requirements

11.2.1 Earlier Project Feasibility Reports were entertained along with proposals forworks under the National River Conservation Plan. However, the experience has

been that actual costs have been very different from those sanctioned on the basisof PFRs. It has now been decided that hence forth only DPRs will be entertained.

11.2.2 DPRs shall be a comprehensive document prepared in accordance with theseguidelines. They should contain all relevant information, collected and surveyeddata, designs of system and components, justifying chosen system and scheme,components thereof and establishing that the cost shown is optimal,


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specifications, drawings. They should be documents worked out to details toinvite tenders.

11.2.3 If feasible, the spatial data collected should be put in GIS format.

11.2.4 There should be separate volumes for major items such as I & D, STPs, LCSetc. In case I & D scheme becomes too large, DPRs may be prepared zone wise.Intermediate pumping stations, if any shall form part of I & D scheme. Themain pumping station, which is the last pumping station before STP, shall form

part of STP scheme.

11.2.5 DPRs shall be prepared on computer. Along with hard copies, a copy of thefloppy/ disc shall be submitted to NRCD.

11.2.6 Salient features of the DPR should be given at the beginning of the DPR to

have an idea of the DPR at a glance.11.2.7 Schedule for submission, approval, implementation and completion shall be

detailed.

11.2.8 Scheme-wise quarterly fund requirements from the local body, State andCentral Government should also be given.

11.2.9 Bar charts /CPM / PERT networks based on realistic time schedule ofcompletion of different activities shall be enclosed with the DPRs, indicatingthe work breakdown structures details and critical path for large schemes.

11.2.10 CPHEEO/ CPWD/ ISS/ Local PWD specifications, whichever applicable,may be followed for construction of works.

11.2.11 Cost estimates to be based on current local schedule of rates for standarditems of works & market rates for proprietary equipment.

11.2.12 Necessary escalation in costs due to inflation during project implementation period shall be incorporated on a justified rationale.

11.2.13 Centage charges: A provision of 8% would be allowed towards project preparation, contingency, supervision, etc. on base cost estimate. In the case ofstates where the centage on works is higher that 8%, the balance will be

provided by the State Governments. These charges will not be applicable on thecost of land, taxes etc. if any

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The checklist given in Annexure VII contains important steps that should be taken in prescribing the DPR. It may be filled up and enclosed with the DPR.

11.4 Completion Reports:

It should be borne is mind that after the completion of the works, completion reports willhave to be submitted in the formats given in Annexure VIII.


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ANNEXURE I

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE XTH MEETING OF THE NRCA MARCH2001 PM IN CHAIR.

1. While river cleaning would need to be given a much higher priority, it is also essentialthat resources are not spread thinly. The focus, therefore, has to be on large towns, whichare gross polluters,

2. In case of works already completed, assets need to be maintained and also continuouslyoperated /utilised for which funds must be earmarked by the States. The states/ UTs mustmeet the O & M costs which on an average is around 5% of the capital cost.

3. A holistic and integrated approach shall be adopted by addressing not only river pollution but also other components like internal sewerage, solid waste disposal, low costtoilets etc.

4. The cost of works shall be shared between the central and states/local bodies, public on70: 30 basis. The public shall contribute not less that 10% of the cost.

5. A detailed plan for recovery/ operation maintenance cost shall become part-of the project proposal in future.

6. Because of delay in implementation, there is a cost overrun in many schemes. Thecentral share in the total cost will be limited to the ceiling amount approved by theCCEA. Balance, if any, is to be borne by the respective State Government.

7. Approved works must be completed first and where states/UTs have not been responsiveenough and such works have been pending for more than two years because of non-action

by states, a committee of secretaries consisting of Secretary ministry of environment &Forests, secretary finance, secretary planning Commission and chief secretary of theconcerned state shall review the necessity of such schemes.

8. National lake conservation plan shall receive the same priority as the rivers.

9. Mobilisation of resources/funds will need special attention. Plan outlays would need to be enhanced substantially so that gap between fund requirements and outlay is bridged

10. Coastal towns would get special attention because it has been observed that sewage, solidwaste, bio-medical waste and the like are dumped into sea. Prioritisation of coastal townsfor taking up such works may be done from the angle of mangroves, promotion of eco-tourism, cultural and religious importance of the place and like.

11. With a view to focus on issues relating to protection and improvement and cleaning ofrivers/lakes, a massive program of environment education and awareness is imperative.


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Central and states to launch this campaign through a programme of volunteers calledNational Green Volunteers.


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ANNEXURE II

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF SCHEMES OF LOW COST SANITATION (LCS)

1. Community Toilets

In localities where all individual dwelling units do not have their own toilets, communitytoilets should be constructed. 10,15 and 20 seated toilets may be provided dependingupon the space and number of users.

Separate toilets complexes for men and women may be considered.

Plinth area for these types of LCS units will be as under:

S.NO. Type Maximum Plinth Area (sq.m.) 1 10 seated 802 15 seated 1253 20 seated 150

The above areas are proposed keeping in view the facility available for cleanliness,hygienic condition and environment and user friendly.

2. Sizes

For all types of LCS blocks, two urinal for gents, two bathrooms one each for ladies andgents, one guardroom and one counter shall be provided.

The sizes may be adopted as under with a tolerance of 10%

S. NO. Component Size (sq.m.) 1 Bath room 1.2 x 1.52 Guard room 3.0 x 3.03 Counter 3.0 x 1.2

3. WC Enclosure

Its size shall be 0.9 x 1.2 m (tolerance of 10%). Doorframes could be fabricatedout of pressed MS/ GI sheet or other cheaper material, which is locally available with size0.75 x 1.8 m. Brass material shall not be used at any place.

Ordinary glazed tiles or mosaic may be provided upto 1 metre height skriting.Floor shall be of P.C.C. Shutter of the door shall be 1.5 feet less than the height of theframe. In the rear side, precast RCC jali may be used for proper vantilation.


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4. Water Supply

WCs shall be pour flush type. Water tap may be provided in WC enclosurekeeping in view the local requirement/ practice. The taps in WCs & Bathrooms shall beself-closing type of CI material. Overhead storage tank should be provided. Thecapacities of the OHT shall be as follows:

S.No. Type Maximum Capacity 1 10 seater 4000 litres2 15 seater 6000 litres3 20 seater 8000 litres

5. Disposal System The LCS units shall be provided with septic tank followed by soakpit. These unitsshall be properly designed. However, if the sewer line exists near such units, it should bedirectly connected to the sewer line.

If the sewer line is situated away from the LCS unit, a comparison between thecost of sewer line and septic tank etc. should be carried out to adopt the least costsolution.

6. Bio Gas At one or two locations, biogas generation package for 20 seater toilets shall be

prepared and tried for revenue generation.

7. Norm for Usage Of Toilets As the norm for usage of such toilets is 50 persons per seat, therefore, the number

of users for 10-seater complex shall be 500.

8 Siting of Toilet ComplexesThe location of toilet complexes should be identified after proper investigation

and survey & with the involvement of the beneficiaries, so that the availability of thenumber of users is ensured for full utilisation of the facility.

9 Operation and MaintenanceIn order to keep the toilets in proper hygienic conditions, agencies for operationand maintenance, should be carefully identified for their sustainability. Revenuegeneration for operation and maintenance of the toilet complexes shall be an integral partof the scheme.

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The owners of Dwelling units not owning toilets should be encouraged toconstruct their own toilets. For the poor there may be state schemes of subsidy and loan.The poor should be helped to avail themselves of such schemes. Institutional finance may

be arranged for the others.

11. Recommendatory nature of LCS Guide Lines:

These guidelines are recommendatory in nature. Actual designs may vary keepingin view local conditions.

ANNEXURE III

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF SCHEMES OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNDER RIVER PLAN

A. EXISTING FACILITIES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The proposal should contain the following information / data for the analysis ofexisting facilities:

1 GARBAGAE DATA:

Per Capita generation, quality (physical and analysis), zone wise quantity generated inrespect of Municipal, Industrial/Hospital and Hazardous waste per day, present mode ofdumping (burning/scientific method), problem in sewer/drain due to chokage etc. have to

be elaborated.

2 HANDLING FACILITY:

Existing mode of collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and effectivenessin terms of equipment, manpower etc. has to be elaborated. The location of collection anddisposal sites has to be shown on map.

3 FUNDING:

Source of fund/assistance received by the Municipality for meeting the cost of personnel,fuels and other operation and maintenance cost being incurred may be indicated.

4 EFFICACY AND SUSTAINABILITY:

Whether the present system is efficacious, sustainable and cost effective may beelaborated.

5 RECYCLING AND WASTE MINIMISATION:


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Does the existing system have provision of minimising waste at source, segregation ofinert material, recycling, treatment, and scientific disposal & energy and revenuegeneration? If so, are their any plans notified by the Authority and steps taken thereof?This has to be elaborated.

6 HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE MANAGMENT:

Existing arrangement for handling of Toxic and Hazardous/Hospital waste, if any, hasalso to be indicated. It may be also noted that wastes of these kinds have to be tackled byenforcing laws and Acts and would not form part of solid waste management scheme.


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B. PROPOSED SYSTEM :

1. Quantification :

Quantification of solid waste generation corresponding to design year has to be supported

with presents status in terms of per capita generation and other sources if anticipated any.The exercise has to be carried out zone wise.

2. Quality/Analysis of Wastes:

Composition of waste like plastic, street rubble, construction waste, glass, metal, woodstone etc. and compostable material in terms of percentage has to mentioned. Report ofHigh Power Committee, Planning Commission, GOI may be referred for this. Analysisfor obtaining calorific value of garbage has also to be done. This is essential for planningof utilisation of solid waste on mass scale.

3.

Collection, Transportation and Disposal: Justification for proposing various movable equipments, proposed number & capacityand carrying capacity per day for collection and transportation have to be described.Efforts have to be made to minimise such number of mechanical equipments foroptimisation of recurring cost. For this, the existing facilities to handle the waste should

be taken into account and only additional facilities necessary to be included in the proposal. Methods of disposal of various kinds of constituent materials of solid waste i.e.,compostable and biodegradable materials, inert materials etc. have to be separately

proposed and described.

4. Cost Economy and Planning:

While designing the management system, cost economy with regard to decentralised planning of disposal, minimisation of waste at source, economically viable method forcollection, transportation and disposal have to the followed and justified in the report.

5. Scientific Disposal and Treatment:

The method of disposal/treatment of solid waste must be scientific and environmentfriendly. Proper design of landfill site has to be done to avoid any detrimental impact onthe environment and locality. Leachate from solid waste has also to be treated if sowarranted. Vermicasting, Composting, Palletisation etc. may be explored for treatment ofwaste.

6. Optimisation of Transportation Cost:

Minimal transportation cost has to be achieved by using transportation model for entiretown. This will reduce the burden of vehicles required for transportation of Garbage.


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Model followed by Ahmadabad municipality may be studied and if found feasible, may be replicated.


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7 Resources Recovery:

Provision may be made for resource recovery by ways of recycling, energy generation,sale of manure and reclaiming the dumping site. A note on this delineating feasibility,

planning and marketing strategy has to be inserted in the DPR.

8 Budget for Operation and Maintenance:

In view of the fact the management system has to be made dynamic with constantfinancial support from the State Govt., estimated annual recurring expenditure on

personnel, fuel, repair and maintenance cost etc. and source of funding, annual budget provision etc. for at least five years from the commissioning of the scheme have to beworked out. Income generation plan if any proposed by the authority may also beindicated together with its viability. Creating facility should not become liability for themunicipality at a later date due to paucity of fund. Therefore this aspect is mandatory andintegral part of scheme.

9 Privatization:

In order to have efficient management system, the entire system or a part of it may beentrusted upon private parties. This could be done keeping in view the services of theexisting staff. A report on this has to be submitted after proper study. Attempts should atleast be made to privatise transportation of waste to the extent possible.

10 Assistance from State Govt.

Whether the concerned municipality or local Body has referred the problem orinadequacy of solid waste handling to the Deptt. Of Urban development of the state govt.at any point of time seeking financial and technical assistance and the outcome thereof.

11 Land Cost

Provision for cost of land for filling purpose may be included in the estimate.

JUSTIFICATION OF SCHEME UNDER RIVER CONSTRUCTION PLAN ANDOVER ALL PLAN:

The state Government/ implementing agency has to furnish an over all plan ofmanagement of solid waste of the entire town/city. Funds will be considered for relevant

portion of the scheme related to pollution abatement of river only.

Establish link of pollution of river with proposed solid waste management scheme andgive justification for its inclusion as pollution abatement scheme. It has also to beindicated that how much of the total scheme is relevant for taking up under River


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conservation plan. The rest will eventually be the responsibility of the stateGovernment/local authority.

ANNEXURE IV

GUIDE LINE FOR PLANTATION UNDER NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN

1 Objectives

1.1 To improve the aesthetics of the project area

1.2 To check riverbank erosion.

1.3 In the case of lakes to check erosion of the catchment and inflow of sediment intothe lake

2 Where to plant ?

2.1 Campuses of STPs, Pumping Stations, Lifting Stations, along Effluent Channels,Pathways and areas around Crematoria, areas around Bathing Ghats and LowCost Sanitation Facilities etc.

2.2 River banks under the project area.

2.3 In the case of lakes erosion prone areas in the catchment

2.4 A map of the areas proposed to be taken up under the project will form a part ofthe project document

3 What Species to be planted?

3.1 These are essentially to be avenue / aesthetic plantations and hence suitable localflowering tree species in consultation with local people and with active

participation of NGOs who are working in that area may be selected.

3.2 In case of plantations around STPs, Pumping Stations and along EffluentChannels, tall plants having dense foliage shall be planted.

4 Implementing agency

4.1 In the states, to take up plantation is the responsibility of the State ForestDepartment. As they are expected to have the requisite expertise and


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infrastructure, they may be given the first preference to take up works under theseguidelines.

4.2 If the State Forest Departments on account of their prior commitments is not in a position to implement these works or the concerned State Governments take

decisions otherwise, these works can be assigned to alternative agencies.

5 Financial Norms For Plantation

5.1 Estimates to include provisions for maintenance for a period of 3 years includingthe planting year.

5.2 No barbed wire fencing or expensive tree guards will be permissible unless proper justification is given. Low cost vegetative fencing should be encouraged.

5.3 Employment of watchmen for the purposes of protection will not be allowed.

5.4 Appropriate mechanism must be evolved for maintenance and protection of the plantations taken up under these guidelines by resorting to the concepts of socialfencing with the involvement of NGOs, Paryavaran Vahinis, Eco-clubs, ForestProtection Committees, Panchayati Raj Institutions etc. This mechanism must beindicated in DPR.

6 Records to be maintained

The implementing agency will be required to meticulously maintain requisite documentslike plantation registers including treatment map, measurement books, accounts etc. Itwill also diligently maintain every six months, the survival percentage of the plantations.

7 Evaluation

Works taken up will be monitored / evaluated by experts to be selected from the panelmaintained for the purpose in the Ministry. Visit of these evaluators will take place onceevery year (November-January) to each project and assessment of work will basically bedone with reference to the calendar of operations submitted along with the project

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ANNEXURE V

Norms for Staff & Staff Quarters Required on Sewage Pumping Stations & STPs

1. Sewage Pumping Stations

Staff Required Installed Capacity

150-300 HP

Installed Capacity

300-500 HP

Installed Capacity >500 HP

J.E. 1 1Pump Mechanics 1 1 1 Electricians 1 1 1Pump Operators 1x3 1x3 1x3Beldars 1x2 1x3 2x3Sweepers 1x1 1x1 1x1Staff QuartersRequired for OperatingStaff Pump Operators Type B 1 Type B 1 Type B 1

Beldars TypeA 1

TypeA 1

TypeA 2

Pump Mechanics Type B 1Electricians Type B 1Total 2 2 5

2. Sewage Treatment Plants (ASP / Biofiltration)

Staff Typesof staff

Qts.

10mld

40mld

80mld

120mld

Quarters Required Beldars A 4 4 6 8Operators B 2 4 4 6Electrician class 1 B 1 1 1 1Pumpmechanic/Fittersclass 1

C - 1 1 1

J.E. C - 1 1 1A.E. D - - 1 1Operators (Power B - 2 2 2


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Plant)Sub-total 7 11+2 14+2 18+2 Oxidation Pond Beldars A 2 2Aerated Lagoons

Beldars A 2 2Operators B 2 2UASB TreatmentPlants Operators B 1+1 1+1 1+1 1+1 Staff Types of staff Qts. 10

mld 40 mld 80 mld 120

mld Sweepers A 1 1 1 1Watchmen/Gatemen A 1 1 1 1Electrician cumMechanic

B 1 1 1 1

Chemists*** B 1 1 1 1J.E.** C 1 1 1 1A.E.(Civil) D - 1 1 1EE(Civil) - - - - -

Note: * Operators quarter for Power Package ** One J.E. would look after more UASB Plants in a town

*** One Chemist would look after more UASB Plants in a town with a singlelaboratory.

Covered Areas for Different Categories of Residential Accommodation(Area as per CPWD norms)

Personnel Type Plinth Area Sweepers, Watchmen A 34.20 sq.m.Operators, Electricians &Chemists

B 45.60 sq.m.

J.Es. C 62.70 sq.m.A.Es. D 86.00 sq.m.

Guide Lines For Staff Quarters

1. No staff quarters are necessary for the IPS and MPS, if the installed capacity is less than150 HP.

2. The staffing pattern for STP has been taken as per the guidelines of the ExpertCommittee set up by NRCD for the above purpose.


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3. Number and type of quarters for different capacities any types of treatment plants have been worked out taking into consideration the operating staff in shifts. Quarters have also been proposed for minimum maintenance staff in large pumping stations and STPs.

4. Only a few supervisory staff at large STPs are to be considered for staff quarters at thesite of treatment plant.

5. The pay scales and type of accommodation are based as per norms laid down by theMinistry of Urban Development.6. If the land is not available at the site of MPS for construction of staff quarters, these

quarters can be constructed at the site of treatment plant.7. Staff quarters are not to be treated as rent-free.8. 20% of the operating staff in shifts is to be provided quarters in the vicinity of STP.9. States can adopt their own eligibility norms for different categories of staff, provided the

variations are not too large.

REQUIREMENT OF PERSONEEL FOR STPs Designation ActivatedsludgeProcess/UASB

High RateFiltration

OxidationDitch

Oxidation Pond AeraLag

Ex Engineer(Project Manager)

- - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - -

AE(E&M)Asstt.Manager

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

AE(Civil)Astt.Manager

- - - 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 - - - - - -

JE(E&M)Junior

Manager

4 4 6 6 4 4 6 6 4 4 6 6 - - - - 4 4

JE(Civil)JuniorManager

- - 1 2 - - 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

Fitter(Mech)Ist Class 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 - - - - - - Electn, Ist class 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 - - - - 1 1 Fitter, 2 n class - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Electn, 2 n class 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Gardener 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 Driver - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - Cleaner - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - Jr. Accountant 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

UDC, Senior Astt. 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 LDC/Typist JuniorAstt.

1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 1 1

Peon 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 - - 1 1 1 1 Jr. Steno - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - Chemist - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - Asst. Chemist - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - - Lab Astt. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1


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Lab Attendant. 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Sweeper 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 Welder cumBalcksmith

- - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 1 - - - - - -

Operators 12 16 19 19 12 16 19 19 8 8 12 12 - - 1 1 4 4

Labour (Beldars) 28 44 54 73 28 44 53 72 21 28 48 52 11 20 36 50 10 14


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ANNEXURE VI

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN SCHEMES OF THE MINISTRY OF

ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

1. INTRODUCTION:

It appears to be a turning point in the philosophy and programmes of NRCD to think loudlyin terms of the importance and need of community awareness and community action forensuring the desired success to the non-core schemes of National River ConservationProgramme through peoples participation. Unfortunately, even after a hug e expenditure ofthousands of millions of rupees, the out come of most of the activities undertaken toimplement the ambitious projects like Ganga and Yamuna Action Plan and now National

River Conservation Programme has been far below the expectation of the nation. Theremay be different opinions of the casual factors responsible for such alarming situation. Thefact however, remains that much of the disappointing experience or poor performance ofthe projects like these can be attributed to the fact that from the very beginning there hasnot been any sincere or systematic effort to involve community at any stage of theexecution of the programme. The obvious result is that the general public for whom thewhole exercise was planned so ambitiously always remained to be an indifferent on-looker.At times, the target beneficiaries contributed to the problem of river pollution because ofnumber of human factors. Although, they did not do it deliberately, yet the fact remainsthat it was done because of the lack of proper awareness about the casual factors of river

pollutions and also the dangers of the hazards of polluted river water, which is graduallyturning into a slow poison. Hardly any meaningful effort has even been made to motivatethe process to contribute their share to the efforts of keeping rivers off pollution. Forexample, number of hardware provisions were made

Documents

Guidelines _ NRCP