Union Minister of Jal Shakti reviewed progress made under National Hydrology Project
On 15th December, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti and Shri Rattan Lal Kataria, Hon’ble Minister of State reviewed the National Hydrology Project ...
Glacial Lake Atlas of Indus River Basin Released
As one of the Central Implementing Agency under National Hydrology Project (NHP) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is executing several studies As part of the PIP, NRSC is carrying out ...
Workshop on the PDS titled “Web-GIS based Spring Information System (ISHVAR) for Vulnerability Assessment ...
The one-day workshop on the PDS entitled “Web GIS Based Spring Inventory for Vulnerability Assessment and Hydro-Geological Investigation of Selected Springs for Sustaining Local Water Demand ...
Review meeting on NPMU & TAMC through VC
In the month of December, 2020, NPMU & TAMC held Review Meetings at a regular intervals (1st Dec, 8th Dec, 15th Dec, 29th Dec 2020) virtually to discuss various issues related to ...
Field Visits by Joint Secretary
On 5th December 2020, JS (A, IC&GW) & Project Coordinator (NHP), visited groundwater monitoring sites of I &FC Department, Govt. of NCT Delhi, and CGWB at Hiranki, Jangola, Palla, and ...
Review meeting by JS (A, IC & GW), DoWR, RD & GR and Project Coordinator with IAs
JS (A, IC & GW), DoWR, RD & GR and Project Coordinator (NHP) held series of implementation review meetings with the Central & State IAs under NHP [Tamil Nadu (8th Dec), CWPRS (9th Dec), Odisha (10th Dec), ....
IA’s Progress
3 Nos of The Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) have been procured by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department under National Hydrology Project (NHP). Onsite training was ....
Finance
As NHP family we have crossed the 100cr Expenditure mark in the Month of December 2020. Our sincere gratitude to all who made this possible – Technical expert ....
Training & Webinar
The training course on “Hydrology Modelling using SWAT” was designed & successfully organized by NIH, Roorkee from 30th November to 4th December 2020. The goal of this training was to ....
Union Minister of Jal Shakti reviewed progress made under National Hydrology Project
On 15th December, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti and Shri Rattan Lal Kataria, Hon’ble Minister of State reviewed the National Hydrology Project. The Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary (A, IC & GW), DoWR, RD & GR, along with Senior Joint Commissioners and Deputy Team Leader-TAMC were present in the meeting.
Glacial Lake Atlas of Indus River Basin Released
As one of the Central Implementing Agency under National Hydrology Project (NHP) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is executing several studies As part of the PIP, NRSC is carrying out ‘Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Risk Assessment of Glacial Lakes in the Himalayan Region of Indian River Basins’ under which an updated inventory of Glacial Lakes in the Himalayan Region was carried out for use in prioritization of critical glacial lakes and GLOF risk assessment. Using glacial lake database of Indus basin, an Atlas is brought out. The Atlas was formally released by Shri. U.P. Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti and Shri. Santanu Chowdhury, Director, NRSC on 02 Dec, 2020 through a video conference during a workshop on springs organised by NIH (Detailed below). The Indus basin glacial atlas is first of its kind depicting distribution of 5,335 glacial lakes of size greater than 0.25 ha mapped using high resolution Resourcesat-2 LISS4 MX satellite data of the period 2016 to 2017 covering the Indus river basin with geographical area of 3,42,738 sq.km. The atlas presents the spatial distribution of glacial lakes in terms of area, type and elevation and administrative unit wise. The atlas will be useful for identifying the potential critical glacial lakes and consequent GLOF risk assessment. It will also assist in disaster mitigation planning and related programs for Central and State Disaster Management Authorities, saving life and property.
Workshop on the PDS titled “Web-GIS based Spring Information System (ISHVAR) for Vulnerability Assessment and Hydro-Geological Investigation of Selected Springs for Sustaining Local Water Demand in Ravi Catchment of Himachal Pradesh.”
The one-day workshop on the PDS entitled “Web GIS Based Spring Inventory for Vulnerability Assessment and Hydro-Geological Investigation of Selected Springs for Sustaining Local Water Demand in Ravi Catchment of Himachal Pradesh” along with the release of “Glacial Lake Atlas of Indus River Basin” prepared by National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under NHP was organised on virtual mode on 2nd December, 2020. The workshop was attended by 91 participants from 51 institutions and 16 states within the country and 01 overseas. The Chief Guest of the workshop was Sh. U P Singh, Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. It was also attended by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Additional Secretary and Shri Subodh Yadav, Joint Secretary (A, IC&GW), DoWR, RD & GR.
Dr. S S Rawat, Scientist D, NIH & Principal Investigator of the PDS made a detailed presentation of the PDS, which was followed by active interaction, clarification and suggestion from various participants including Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Additional Secretary, Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni, Executive Director, ACWADAM, Dr. VV Rao, Director, NRSC, Hyderabad, Dr. SP Rai, Associate Professor, BHU, Dr. Sumit Sen, Associate Professor, IIT Roorkee, Professor Basant Maheshwari, Dean Unit of Science, Western Sydney University, Australia. The presenter replied the queries and suggestions were to be incorporated in the study. Under the study, Web-GIS based portal named, ISHVAR (Information System of Himalayan Springs for Vulnerability Assessment and Rejuvenation) has been developed by NIH. This web-portal offers an inventory comprising more than 30 parameters of the springs within the Ravi River basin, falling within the state boundaries of Himachal Pradesh.
Review meeting on NPMU & TAMC through VC
In the month of December, 2020, NPMU & TAMC held Review Meetings at a regular intervals (1st Dec, 8th Dec, 15th Dec, 29th Dec 2020) virtually to discuss various issues related to Technical studies , Communication activities & IAs Success stories, NHP target and achievements , Project progress & review, NHP Expenditure, Hydrometric installation, Physical & Finance progress, SCADA status etc. These meetings were attended by SJCI, SJC II, and SJC III on the virtual platform, apart from other officers of NPMU and TAMC Experts.
Visits
On 5th December 2020, JS (A, IC&GW) & Project Coordinator (NHP),visited groundwater monitoring sites of I &FC Department, Govt. of NCT Delhi, and CGWB at Hiranki, Jangola, Palla, and Lodhi Garden. He overviewed the functioning of DWLR & reviewed manual observations in piezometers, and dug well.
JS (A, IC & GW) & Project Coordinator NHP along with a team from NPMU comprising of SJC-I, SJC-II and SJC-III, visited Okhla Barrage, Delhi on 19th December 2020 where the SCADA system for Automated Barrage Operations has been installed under NHP by Uttar Pradesh (SW). This is the 1st SCADA installed under the National Hydrology Project (NHP).
Review meeting by JS (A, IC & GW), DoWR, RD & GR and Project Coordinator with IAs
JS (A, IC & GW), DoWR, RD & GR and Project Coordinator (NHP) held series of implementation review meetings with the Central & State IAs under NHP [Tamil Nadu ( 8th Dec), CWPRS (9th Dec), Odisha (10th Dec), UP GW (11th Dec), SOI (14th Dec), Maharashtra SW (15th Dec), West Bengal GW (16th Dec), Bihar GW (23rd Dec)]. He meticulously reviewed implementation status of items as per IA’s PIP and AWP 2020-21, present status, reasons for delay, likely impact on the objectives and plan to mitigate the adverse impact, detail timelines for completing bidding process and completion of awarded contracts and procurement of packages not initiated till date, detail plan for utilizing 100% of funds available with IAs by 31st March 2021 and frequency of review meetings at coordinator and project director level.
IA’s Progress
Tamil Nadu
3 Nos of The Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) have been procured by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department under National Hydrology Project (NHP). Onsite training was given to the Engineers of this wing on 21st December in Chennai, 22nd December in Trichy and 23rd December in Tirunelveli. ADCP gives velocity, area of cross section and discharge. During the training the various components of the equipment were explained in detail. The discharge generated by ADCPs were validated with field data and found to be matching. It is new scientific way of measuring flow in the river. In Chennai the training was held in K.P. Canal and the discharge released from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu was validated.
The Continuous Well Logger Equipment (DMPL-2), has been procured for the Ground Water Wing of WRD under National Hydrology Project. Three numbers of Vehicle Mounted DMPL-2 Equipment’s have been procured and allotted one each to the Ground Water Divisions - Chennai, Thanjavur and Madurai.
In general, well logging is a continuous or discrete measurement and recording of Petro physical properties with respect to third dimension i.e. along the depth of the borehole in the exploration of natural resources including Ground Water. The DMPL-2 is a vehicle mounted instrumental set-up used for well logging. It is a highly versatile microprocessor-based Geophysical Logger for carrying out logging measurements of Self Potential (SP), Short Normal (SN) and Long Normal (LN) and Lateral resistivity in bore wells. The instrument has a multi-electrode system which is used for energizing the ground and for measuring the resulting potentials. It has several innovative built-in features to acquire high quality data combined with ease of operation. The DMPL-2 finds applications in a wide variety of geological and geophysical problems especially used in Groundwater investigation, exploration and management. The main advantage of this logger is highly portable, compact, sturdy and easy to operate. It has two built-in circuits, one for generating current at required levels to energize the ground (G Circuit) and the other for making accurate measurement of potentials (M Circuit). This unit is coupled with Laptop computer for on-line recording and display of graphs, storage, retrieval and report generation. It is also provided with a ‘Winch Assembly’ that can carry and release the logging cable with the probe into the bore well to facilitate measurements.
After the receipt of the three vehicle mounted equipment’s onsite hands on training were provided by the supplier of the equipment’s’ at Chennai, Thanjavur and Madurai. The training was very useful to all the Field Geologists and Engineers of the Ground Water Wing. The instruments are periodically used under various investigation of this department.
UP – SW
The Uttar Pradesh (SW) has completed the work of installing SCADA for Okhla Barrage including Furnishing & Renovation work of Okhla Barrage Control Room. Procurement of ADCP is also completed. Uttar Pradesh (SW) has procured Arc GIS Software under NHP and successfully installed ANSYS Software at CDD office. They have conducted four days Training of ANSYS Software from 2nd to 5th December at CDD Office I.W.R.D.U.P. Lucknow. 50 % work of SCADA on Saryu Barrage and Furnishing and Upgradation work of SPMU office has been completed. The Letter of Acceptance is issued and Contract Agreements are in progress for installation of SCADA for Adwa Barrage, Madhya Ganga Barrage and Matatila Dam.
The bids for installation of RTDAS for Gauge sites for Surface Water, Ghaghra (Saryu) Basin, Upper Ganga Canal system and Vindhyachal Organization are at Technical Evaluation stage. Financial Evaluation is in progress for the bids of RTDAS in Eastern Yamuna Canal system and Procurement of ADCP. The re tendered bid for installation of RTDAS in Bundelkhand Region is also at the financial evaluation stage.
RAJASTHAN
Hon’ble chief minister of Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot had launched the SCADA system of Bisalpur on 18th December. Rajasthan is the first state which floated the tender for SCADA work under National Hydrology Project.
Rajasthan has established RTDAS network at 255 stations of Rajasthan. At about 37 river locations automated water level recorder were established but these AWLR will measure water level only. In order to receive the discharge data rating curves are required for these locations. Therefore, Rajasthan has completed tender process for river cross section survey of 37 sites and signed agreement on 10th December, 2020 with M/S Rising survey & Construction Bhopal. The firm has started the work from 26th December 2020.
Water Resource Department has its own training centre at Kota. In a bid to modernise the training centre at Kota, tender was floated on 27th November, 2020 and pre bid meeting was organised on 7th December, 2020. Total 3 firms participated in the pre bid meeting. Bid submission closing date is 4th January; 2021.This will help the IMTI training centre in organising international level training.
As a part of “Strengthening Institutions & Capacity building” component, Government of Rajasthan intends to hire Individual expert on a contractual basis to impart their expertise. State is hiring IT & Hydromet experts. This should help in the technical advice and support for all activities envisaged in the Project Implementation Plan of the project. For Hiring of IT expert EOI was published on 23rd December & the hydromet instrumentation expert joined on 22nd December one year contract on monthly remuneration basis.
Rajasthan has successfully awarded the bid for “Supply, installation and maintenance of SCADA system for Mahi Bajaj Sagar, District- Banswara”. Work order is issued on 15th December, 2020 and Agreement signed with the firm. Duration of project will be for nine months.
Rajasthan has established AWS station at Sinchai Bhawan Jaipur. The data recording is at hourly interval and also receiving it on WIMS portal. The AWS is providing data such as rainfall, temperature, wind velocity, wind direction, humidity and sunshine.
Andhra Pradesh
Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister Sri AllaNani and Director APGW laid the Foundation stone of District Data Centre under the National Hydrology Project on 17th December 2020 at Eluru, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh SW department successfully tested ADCP equipment in Srisailam Dam foreshore, procured under National Hydrology Project on 29th December 2020. An ADCP is a combination of an electronic amplifier, a receiver, a clock to measure the traveling time, a temperature sensor, a compass to know the heading, and a pitch/roll sensor to know the orientation. It can compute the discharge as well with the attached software.
Andhra Pradesh SW department measured the Discharge & Velocity at Godavari Eastern Main canal at DockYard using the newly procured ADCP equipment under National Hydrology Project in Dowlaiswaram on 16th December 2020.
Director and Nodal officer, Andhra GW has inspected on 29th December the piezometers constructed under HP-I, II, and NHP in YSR Kadapa District. He also reviewed the activities/progress under National Hydrology project in the district.
6th State Level Procurement Committee (SLPC) meeting of Andhra Pradesh GW was held on 21st December 2020 through Video Conference under the Chairmanship of Sri Narayana Reddy, Engineering -in-Chief, Irrigation, and AP Water Resources Department.
On 22nd December 2020 an awareness programme with Anganwari workers was organized under the National Hydrology Project at Pandikona village, Pathikonda Mandal, Kurnool. The Director, Andhra GW interacted with Anganwari workers to sensitise them around issues on water management.
Punjab
To take forward the groundwater monitoring initiative by Punjab, TAMC, NHP expert visited piezometer drilling sites of Punjab with Nodal officer Er. B. B. Singla & team on 14th & 15th December 2020. A meeting was also held with CGWB officials to discuss the way forward for deeper aquifer monitoring in Punjab on 15th December 2020.
Telangana
Discussion took place in the meeting held on 29th December between Team GWD Telangana, Team NPMU and TLL World Bank on the virtual platform regarding development of web-based data management under National Hydrology Project.
Haryana
Installation of RTDAS is in progress in Haryana in line with NHP's core objective of providing data as a service. This is the first initiative by Haryana under National Hydrology Project.
National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC)
Under National Hydrology Project, NWIC is maintaining the India-WRIS portal -A Single Window Solution for water resources data and allied themes. Recently, the India-WRIS application has been enriched with updates in various modules like groundwater resources, Land use land cover, etc. Additionally, update of module data like litholog and Groundwater quality would be published soon. Populating rich network for hydrology, majorly for major basins is ongoing.
The user queries and concerns received through the helpdesk are being taken proactively. This incorporates many data requests for maps, time-series data through APIs, theme or module specific requests. NWIC prepared and provided 47 customized maps as per the user requests. So far, the users include central, state, and many institutional agencies. NWIC is in continuous engagement with the WRIS users for providing quick support in resolving their queries. During last 6 months, 95 user requests have been resolved out of total 97 requests received.
NWIC also provided training for India-WRIS application to various state/central agencies through video conferencing. Last month, 62 members participated in the training. This included the brief overview of the mandates of NWIC, and the live demonstration of India-WRIS application. The training facilitated the user with the latest advancements and made the user familiar with the various modules offered with intuitive navigation.
Recently, development of Artificial Recharge Structure module is initiated for the facilitation of mapping and collection of the various types of recharge structures established. It will have facility for agency-based data entry and update through an authorized login. Additionally, it will provide viewing and downloading facility in form of various reports for the data populated through the application in public domain. Presently, a Performa has been drafted and shared with the agencies for sharing the data to NWIC with data entry user guidelines.
Finance
As NHP family we have crossed the 100cr Expenditure mark in the Month of December 2020. Our sincere gratitude to all who made this possible – Technical expert, all IAs and Vendors on reaching the milestone of awarding contracts worth more than Rs. 1100 crores under the National Hydrology Project which is 40% of the total target. Our next target is to reach INR 1500 Cr. by 31st December 2020.
Training & Webinar
Hydrology Modelling using SWAT
The training course on “Hydrology Modelling using SWAT” was designed & successfully organized by NIH, Roorkee from 30th November to 4th December 2020. The goal of this training was to introduce the participants to QGIS, SWAT model, including sensitivity analysis, model calibration, validation and uncertainty analysis using SWAT-CUP. This training brought the researchers in Hydrology together from across the country. There were 32 trainees participated in this customized training program.
Hydrologic Modelling using Geo-Spatial data inputs for water Resource Management
A two-week online customized training program was organized from 7th to 18th of December 2020 by NRSC, Hyderabad. This is a national level virtual training program. This training dwells on a Geographic Information System (GIS) and is designed to capture, manipulate, store, analyse, and manage data. It is an extension of cartography — the science of making maps — and allows individuals to visualize, analyse, question, and interpret data. Remote Sensing (RS) is the science of collecting data regarding an object or a phenomenon without any physical contact with the object. Since this course is designed for two weeks, the sessions are diverse package of contents facilitated by many experts at NRSC. Total participants for this course were 52.
Transforming Agricultural Water Use through Mapping Water Productivity Innovative Tool
A virtual workshop was organised by NRSC on 9th December 2020. A very useful discussion has taken place in this virtual meeting on “Transforming Agricultural Water Use through Mapping Water Productivity Innovative Tool”. Mrs. Anju Gaur TTL, NHP World Bank facilitated the meeting. Mr. Taka, Mr. Jippe, Mrs. Livia, FPO made their presentations on African Context. Other eminent members who shared their views were Dr. V. V. Rao from NRSC, Dr. Sanjay Singh and Dr. Lohani from NIH. Total 92participants attended the event. This will lead to further discussion on Indian context in days to come.
Laboratory Accreditation and OHSMS
Three-day online training on “Laboratory Accreditation & OHSMS” was organised by CPCB and facilitated by the National Institute of Training for Standardisation (NITS), Noida from 16th to 18th December 2020. This three day training was designed in a very intensive manner. The faculties’ were Sh.JS Arora, and Sh. N. K. Paul, from BIS- NITS.
Training on “Ground Water Quality and stable isotope characterization for salinity study”
From 21st to 23rd December 2020, an intensive online training program was held on “Ground Water Quality and Stable Isotope characterization for salinity study”. This was organised by NIH, Kakinada. A total of 59 participants attended this program.