Rajasthan’s initiative for Enhancing

Water Use Efficiency and

promoting Pressure Irrigation
especially in Desert Areas
State Water profile
Area w.r.t. India 10.45%
Surface water w.r.t. India 1.16 %
Ground Water w.r.t. India 1.72%
Av. Annual Monsoon rainfall 531 mm
Av. rainfall 13 western districts 150-450 mm

Available Surface Water Resources (BCM)

Mean Annual Dependable 25.38
Economically Usable water 16.05
Interstate water share 17.88
Total Surface water 43.26

State highly dependent on Interstate water share:

Against economically usable 52.69 %
Interstate & Groundwater
 Ravi-Beas-Sutlej 13.71 BCM
 Chambal 1.97 BCM
 Mahi 0.46 BCM
 Narmada 0.62 BCM
 Yamuna 1.12 BCM
Total Interstate water 17.88 BCM

Ground Water Resources

Fresh dynamic ground water resources available 11.693 BCM
Gross draft for all uses 16.48 BCM
% Stage of ground water utilization 140.94 %
( Over exploited)
Block wise ground water status
Total block – 295 (3 Saline)
Safe – 45, Semi Critical – 29, Critical- 33, Over exploited -185
Irrigation Potential & WR Infrastructure
Agriculture Scenario
 Total Culturable land 257.0 Lac Ha
 Land under Command 42.34 Lac Ha (16.47%)
 Irrigated by Ground Water 68.74 Lac Ha (26.67%)

Irrigation projects Completed

 Major (CCA above 10000 Ha 22 No
 Medium (CCA between 2000 -10000 Ha) 84 No
 Minor (up to CCA 2000 Ha) 729 No
 Tanks transferred to Panchyat Raj Department 3236 No
 Total 3971 No
Indira Gandhi Nahar Project
• IGNP is a grand endeavour to bring the
Himalayan water to the desert terrain of Western
Rajasthan.
• Lifeline of western Rajasthan
• Offtakes from Harike Barrage from Punjab &
total allocation of water is 7.59 MAF
• Main Canal & Feeder : 649 Km
• Distribution system : 8758 Km.
• CCA 16.17 lac Ha, it caters 17.5 million
population of 10 districts of Western Rajasthan.
• Land holding converted into Murabba (square)
in command area of IGNP and equitable water
is distributed by Barawandi
• Most of the area is under conventional flood
irrigation practices.
• Water allowance in IGNP Stage I ranges from
5.23 cusecs/1000 Acre to 3 cusecs /1000 Acre
whereas in Stage II-Lift, it is only 2 cusecs/1000
Acre which is insufficient to irrigate area using
flow techniques.
IGNP- Transforming Desert into Productive area
Socio-economic Impact
A VIEW OF THE CAMEL LABOUR at It has turned sand dunes into green
time of construction vegetative terrain.
At the price level of 2018-19
(productivity @ Rs 40,000/Ha) Annual
produce of Rs.6500/- crores.
Social & financial status of residents
improved dramatically.
Social stigma broken regarding
‘marriages in desert area’.
Improvement in Education Level.
Basic facilities of Road, Drinking water
and electricity became the integral part
of the development activities.
Supervisory Control and Data acquisition (SCADA) at IGNP
For transparent measurement, management and monitoring of water in IGNP,
SCADA system was installed in system at important locations, comprising 53
out stations, 11 field stations & 2 master stations. The SCADA is web enabled
and provides opportunity to every citizen to know the status of water flowing
in system. www.ignp.co.in
1. Measuring and Monitoring of 66 open
channel flows more than 50 cusecs.
2. Online display of Real Time Flow Data
at Web Site
3. Automatic control system at 6 cross
regulators
4. Solar power supplies with battery backup
5. SCADA software for Canal Management
6. Periodic canal profiling at defined
measurement locations (viz siltation level
and erosion etc)
Revamping of IGNP system- Need of hour
 System is 60 years old and water conveyance is reduced in Indira
Gandhi Feeder from 18500 to 11000 cusecs and in Sirhind feeder
from 5600 to 4000 cusecs due to damaged lining.
 Water allowance in the Stage-I is about 3 to 5.23 cusecs/1000 acre but
in Stage-II it is 2.0 to 3 cusecs/1000 acre, thus, need for adaptation of
Micro Irrigation practices in the command area of IGNP.
Rajasthan’s Initiative for Irrigation efficiency
Enhancement in IGNP
• Relining of Rajasthan Feeder and Sirhind feeder in Punjab portion:
A MoU among Rajasthan, Punjab & GoI has been entered on 23.1.2019
for the aforesaid work. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1976 Cr.
Relining of 96.65 Km in Rajasthan Feeder & 100.07 km of Sirhind
feeder in Punjab state is proposed for reducing seepage losses,
reclamation of water logged area & to restore original designed canal
capacities.

• Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project for Desert Area

(Funded by NDB) : A project amounting to Rs 3291.63 Cr is under
progress for rehabilitating the deteriorated conditions of canal system in
the desert areas of Rajasthan. The project aims to relining main canals of
IGNP system and rehabilitation irrigation network in 4.46 Lakh Ha area.
Relining of Sirhind Feeder and IGF (Punjab portion)
 MOU signed among Punjab, Rajasthan & GoI on23-01-2019 for relining of
IGF from RD 179 to RD 496 and Relining of Sirhind feeder from RD 119.7 to
RD 447.93
 Central assistance for Rajasthan is 60%
 Time frame: 3 years (during 70 days closure (March to June) (with one year
extension) Sirhind Feeder Indira Gandhi Feeder Time
(SF) (IGF) Frame
18.78 Km 41.81 Km June 2019
42.22 Km 25.81 Km June 2020
39.07 Km 29.03 Km June 2021

Physical status
 During closure 2019 - Rajasthan did 23.7 Km relining of IGF & IGMN
 Nov. 2019:- 20 Km length of SF is proposed to be relined by Punjab in one
month closure
 March-June 2020:- 10 Km of SF & 30 Km of IGF is planned to be relined by
RAJASTHAN WATER SECTOR RESTRUCTURING
PROJECT FOR DESERT AREA (NDB Funded)
 Estimated cost is Rs 3291.63 Crore (491 Million USD)
 70% of the project cost is loan assistance from New Development Bank
(NDB), remaining 30% cost is borne by the Govt. of Rajasthan.
 Loan Agreement of Tranche – 1 with NDB for 100.00 Million USD (Rs
670.60 Crore) has been signed on 13.02.2018
 10 Western Districts will be benefitted
 Project component:
 Re-lining of Indira Gandhi Feeder for RD 496-555 (17.98 Km) in
Haryana, & RD 555-671 (35.36 Km) in Rajasthan portion.
 Indira Gandhi Main Canal RD 0- 620  (189.00 Km).
 R&R of distribution system of IGMN in stage I.
 Reclamation of 22831 ha waterlogged area.
 Strengthening/capacity building of WUA and command area development
activities including micro irrigation, irrigated agriculture intensification &
diversification,
Status of Works of IGF & IGMN Rajasthan and Haryana Portion
 Relining of Main canal 100 Relining work in Km
61
Closure Relining Remarks 50 43.43
23.62
Period work in Km 7.3
2018-19 7.3 IGF 0
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 &
2019-20 23.62 IGF & IGMN 2022-23
2020-21 43.43 Proposed
2021-22 & 61 Proposed
2022-23
IGNP - Re lining through paver

 Rehabilitation of Rawatsar Branch,

Suratgarh Branch, Annopgarh
Branch and their system are in
progress
 Reclamation of 22831 ha
waterlogged area.
Funding under pipeline from NABARD & ERM
Two Projects submitted to NABARD for funding :-
 Shaheed Birbal Shakha amounting to Rs 58.42 Crore on 26 June 2018.
 Dattor Nachna, Awai, Sakariya amounting to Rs 121.00 Crore on 14
July 2018.

ERM proposals for IGNP stage II:

 DPR of ERM works in 11 volumes amounting to about Rs 1800 Crore
submitted to CWC on 29.12.2017 which is under consideration.
ANTICIPATED PROJECT OUTCOME
• Relining of damaged portion of IGNP system will enhance the water
conveyance and increase the efficiency of the system.
• Saving of 560 Cusecs due to reduction in seepage losses on relining of
IGF in Punjab Portion.
• Saving of 479 Cusecs due to reduction in Seepage losses on relining of
IGF & IGMN in Haryana and Rajasthan portion.
• At the tail of Sirhind feeder, allocated share of water of Rajasthan will
be available after its relining
• Utilisation of surplus water available at Harike during rainy season-
Canal will be in a position to carry added discharge.
• Rehabilitation of distribution system - Optimum quantity of water be to
the tail end farmers
• 22831 Ha Water logged area will be reclaimed.
• Designed irrigation intensity will be achieved by adopting Micro
irrigation System in six Lift canals of IGNP system
Rajasthan’s Initiative for Irrigation efficiency
Enhancement in non IGNP area
• Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement Project (Funded by
JICA): A project amounting to Rs 2348.87 Cr is under progress for
improving livelihood by improving irrigation efficiency of existing 137
medium/minor irrigation projects in 27 districts of state rehabilitating 4.7
Lakh Ha of existing command.
Under this project, out of existing 4.7 Lakh Ha CCA, 47000 Ha CCA is to
be converted into Micro Irrigation system.
• Dovetailing & Topup subsidy under RWSLIP.
For promoting Micro Irrigation system among cultivators, existing
Subsidy/Assistance by Government for adoption of efficient Micro
Irrigation system viz Farm Pond, Diggies Solar Pumps, Drip & Sprinkler
set, pipe lines are proposed to be topped up in project area by another
10–25%.
With this, available subsidy on these components will be upto 75% to 85%
on each component.
Rajasthan’s achievement under MI in Major Projects
Major Projects already on MI : CCA 2.73 Lakh Ha
Narmada Canal Project- 2.46 Lakh Ha IGNP Stage II Lift (27000 Ha)

Major Projects under construction on MI : CCA 2.41 Lakh Ha

Parwan Project (2.01 Lakh Ha) Dholput Lift (40,000 Ha)
Experiences so far
Projects commissioned on Micro Irrigation
A. Narmada Canal Project
B. Pilot area under IGNP Stage II

Narmada Canal Project

• Single largest/ first Major project in India based on MI system
• CCA of 2.46 Lac Ha area in Thar Desert & Luni river Delta in
Rajasthan by 0.5 MAF water.
• MI techniques enabled state in increasing CCA from originally
anticipated 1.35 Lac HA to 2.46 Lac Ha.
• Entire project is operated on participatory approach (elected WUAs)
• Besides irrigation in CCA of 2.46 Lac Ha area, project supplies
drinking water to 1541 villages & 3 towns of Jalore & Barmer.
Narmada Canal Project
Conservation/ Saving & Productivity:
S N. Component Original proposal of Innovations with Micro irrigation
Gravity Irrigation techniques
1 Water allowance 0.0518 cumec/ 100 ha 0.0149 cumec/100 ha
2 Intensity of 55% (only Rabi) Ned Area 40%
Irrigation (25% Rabi + 15% Kharif)
Gravity Area 70%
(50% Rabi+20% Kharif)
Lift Area 60%
(40% Rabi + 20% Kharif)
3 Area benefitted 1.35 lakh ha. 2.46 lakh ha.
4 Gross production 2.28 Lac Tonnes 3.14 Lac Tonnes
5 Food Produce on 534 cr. 1480 cr.
market value for
the year 2014
Sustainability and its acceptance Narmada Canal Project

Irrigated Area in Ha. 16000 16225

200000 0 0
150000
100000
50000 15000 30000
0
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Satellite images PRE & POST Project

PRE Project POST Project
During Rabi (2006 ) = 18,476 Ha During Rabi (2014 ) = 1,52,533 Ha
Experiences so far
B. Pilot area under IGNP Stage II- Case Study Tejpur Minor
Works executed under pilot project
Technical Details of study area
1. Name of Canal :- Tejpur Minor
2. Offtaking from :- Km 8.47 of Kolayat Lift Canal
3. CCA :- 1857.26 Ha.
4. Length :- 13.2 Km
5. Discharge :- 10 cusecs
6. Design Intensity of Irrigation :- 60% (Kharif 25% & Rabi 35%)

Data Collection:- Project implementation (2007-08 to 2012-13)

Pre Data : last 5 years pre 2007-08
Post Data : Irrigation data of 5 years post 2012-13

Work Completion
Civil works : Feb 2009
MI works : Dec 2011
Tejpur Mr- IGNP II
Pre & Post Scenario of Adoption of MI Techniques
SN Particular Unit Pre Post Change
      Scenario Scenario  
Av. of 5 years data

1 Command area Ha 1857 1857 No change

2 Cropped area Ha 144.03 1111.2 671.51% more
3 Irrigation intensity % 7.76% 59.84%
4 Water usage Mcft 111.76 145.3 30.01% more
5 Water use efficiency Ha/ 45.51 270.08 493.42% more
MCM
Cost aspects of conversion of traditional irrigation system
Total cost of the M.I work Rs 483 Lacs (2011-12 price level)
Increase in cropped area after MI 967 Ha
Av. Productivity Rs 0.40 Lacs/Ha
Increase in productivity (@Rs 40,000/Ha) 967 X 0.40 = Rs 386.8 Lacs p.a.
Recovery of capital cost Within 2 years
Recognition /Awards at National Level
Narmada Canal Project
2015-16: CBIP Award 2015-16

2019-20: 1st Prize

1st National Water Mission award 2019
Category: Action for water
conservation, augmentation
and preservation

Tejpur Minor (IGNP II Lift)

2019-20: 2nd Prize
1st National Water Mission award
Category: Increasing water use
efficiency by 20%
Way Forward

• MI works in 4.4 Lac Ha area CCA are under progress and will
be completed by 2022.

• Conversion of minimum 10% area under conventional irrigation

to MI irrigation has been kept under RWSLIP works (JICA).

• In IGNP Stage II- Lift irrigation, wherein water allowance of

2.0 cusecs/1000 Acre has been kept, effective irrigation is not
possible through conventional irrigation system. The balance
area of 1.52 Lac Ha to be shifted to MI system in phases in
future.
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