VIDARBHA IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION, NAGPUR
(UNDERTAKING OF MAHARASHTRA GOVT.)

Dehni Lift (Drip) Irrigation System

Bembla Project Division, Yavat

Original Adm. Approval : Rs.19036 Lakhs (Dt.16.10.1992)
First Revised Adm.Approval : Rs.62247.90 Lakhs (Dt.4.8.2004) {CSR 1999-2000}
inculdes Cost of Dehni L.I.Scheme (5332 Lakhs)
RIVER : BEMBLA
BASIN : GODAVARI
DISTRICT : YAVATMAL (MAHARASHTRA)
CAPACITY : 322.506 MM3 (14.76 TMC)
IRRIGATION : By Flow By Lift Total
GCA : 59152 7400 66552
CCA : 53237 6968 60205
ICA : 40170 6968 47138
COMMAND AREA : Babhulgaon, Kalamb, Ralegaon, Maregaon, Ner
PRESENT STATUS OF BEMBLA RIVER PROJECT
:-
A] EARTHEN DAM : 95%
completed
B] MASONRY PORTION : 85%
completed
C] CANAL SYSTEM : 30% completed
Reservoir

Dam Line

Ner M.I.Tank

Pump House Stage-I

-: Command :-
Pump House Stage-IINer Tq. -
4237 Ha.
Kumbharpind M.I.Tank Babhulgaon Tq. -
2731 Ha.
DEHANI LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME
First R.A.A. : Rs. 5332 lakhs (1999-2000)
: Rs. 2217 lakhs By Beneficiary 7549
Water for scheme : 16.75 Mm3 Lakhs
• Villages Benefitted (15 No.s)
Ta l – N er I.C.A. in Ha. Babh ulg ao n I.C.A. Ha.
• Chikhli Kanhoba 436.66 1) Dehani 378.22
• Sarad 196.19 2) Pahur 453.77
• Kuregaon 280.60 3) Galvi 442.43
• Tembhe 237.42 4) Dabha 1456.33
• Mangrul 51.37 273 0. 75
• Mangladevi 1659.24
• Manekwada 464.78 To tal Area = 6 968 .0 1
• Dhanaj 370.20
• Takli Salami 244.04
• Bramhanwada 175.15
• Panzar/Makrampur 121.61
423 7. 26
DEHANI LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME

Water requirement = 21.09 MM3

Area for Drip Irrigation system, Ref : GR-GOM-ID-BKS-SY-18.03.1992

a] Lift Irrigation by flow for 6% of C.C.A. = 3194 Ha.
b] Lift Irrigation by Drip Irrigation for 14% of C.C.A. = 7453 Ha.
for Dehani Lift Irrigation Scheme = 6968 Ha.
DEHANI LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME
Design Approach

1) Detailed topographical command area survey , Soil

Survey & Geological Investigation.

2) Cropping pattern and water requirement.

3) Design of Lift Irrigation Scheme with Automation.

4) Design of Drip Irrigation System.

5) Adoptability of by farmers and market study.

1)Detailed topographical command area survey , Soil Survey
& Geological Investigation

Command area survey and preparation

of contour maps.
Soil Parameters, 8 parameters,
1] pH,
2] Nitrogen,
3] Potassium,
4] Phosphorous
5] Sodium,
6] Organic Carbon Content,
7] Calcium,
8] Electrical conductivity etc.
along with preparation of soil maps
showing percentage of above values
Typical Soil Analysis Report & Parameters
Analyzed
(Jain Laboratories, Jalgaon)
Summary of Soil Analysis Reports

Sr. Value /
Parameter Unit
No. Range
1 No. of Samples Nos 672
2 Soil pH pH 7.33 to 9.45
Electrical 0.091 to
3 mmhos / cm
Conductivity 0.825
0.272 to
4 Organic Carbon %
1.816
199.20 to
5 Total Nitrogen kg/ha.
433.93
Available 13.92 to
6 kg/ha.
Phosphorous 79.28
Available 44.45 to
7 kg/ha.
Potassium 653.00
8 Calcium ppm 23.18 – 151

9 Sodium ppm 65 – 887

Note : For high pH range soil crops adopted are Amla & Custard Apple.
For low organic carbon range soil crops adopted are Soyabeen, Cotton & Jowar
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMAND AREA

Total command area is bifurcated in two stages

Stage-1 Stage-2
Total Area 4121 + 2847 = 6968 Ha.
Total No. of zones 34 + 23 = 57
Total No. of beneficiaries 1948 + 1376 = 3324

Each zone comprises of 100-150 Ha. Of area divided into

16 sections . Each section of 7-10 Ha. includes nearly 2-7
beneficiaries.
Selection of Cropping Pattern

Criteria
Agro-Climatic Conditions

Soil Suitability

Water and Power Requirement

Marketability (Demand, Prices and Possible

Returns)

Adoptability by Farmers (Crop Agronomy

and Cultivation Cost)

Processing Opportunities and Post Harvest

Adoptability by Farmers (Agronomy and Investment Capability)

Farmers with less awareness and understanding and

technically very weak.

Farmers in the project area are financially weak having

low income levels

Prevailing Cropping patterns and Cultivation Practices

are considered.

Existing cropping pattern not changed drastically.

Fruit and Vegetable Crops are included to improve

economic viability

Crops such as Grapes, Banana, Mango, Chikoo etc

Eco-friendly / Environmental Factors
Soyabean increases soil fertility.
Amala is traditionally Ayurvedic medicinal plant.
Most of the crops except Cotton require hardly any
chemical sprays.
Organic Farming is also possible.
Fruit crops such as Amla, Custard Apple and Oranges not
only ensure the economic returns but also help in
increasing green cover and are eco friendly.

Processing Opportunities and Post Harvest Value

Addition
Oil mills and Solvent Extraction Plants are available in the
district and surrounding areas.
Cotton Ginning and Pressing Mills are also available in the
vicinity.
Local know how, raw material and market is available for Oil
ater Requirement
rops needing low volumes of water such as Soyabean, Amla, Custard Apple ar

alculation of Water Requirement based on Crop Evapotranspiration of Various

rigation of 6968 ha of area with 21.09 million m3 of water in a year

Water Balance Calculations for 6 different cropping patterns were studied

Profitability Under Different Cropping Patterns

Pattern1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6

Sr No Crops/Item Season
% Ha % Ha % Ha % Ha % Ha % Ha
1 Cotton Two Seasonal 28% 1951 23% 1603 26% 1812 31% 2160 22% 1533 31% 2160
2 Soyabean Kharif 16% 1115 16% 1115 18% 1254 17% 1185 19% 1324 17% 1185
3 Tur Two Seasonal 5% 348 4% 279 4% 279 0% 0 4% 279 0% 0
4 Maize Kharif 7% 488 4% 279 3% 209 5% 348 4% 279 3% 209
5 Chillies Rabi 9% 627 4% 279 4% 279 4% 279 10% 697 9% 627
6 Vegetables Rabi 8% 557 4% 279 4% 279 4% 279 7% 488 4% 279
7 Sunflower Rabi 5% 348 14% 976 10% 697 9% 627 4% 279 4% 279
8 Citrus Perennial 5% 348 4% 279 9% 627 9% 627 9% 627 9% 627
9 Amla Perennial 14% 976 4% 279 3% 209 4% 279 4% 279 4% 279
10 Custard Apple Perennial 5% 348 9% 627 6% 418 4% 279 4% 279 4% 279
11 Wheat Rabi 10% 697 12% 836 12% 836 13% 906 12% 836 13% 906
12 Jawar kharif Kharif 32% 2230 23% 1603 31% 2160 30% 2090 34% 2369 32% 2230
13 Capital Cost,Rs Lac 23701 23701 23701 23701 23701 23701
14 Recurring Expenses, Rs Lac 3652 3015 3201 3084 3402 3362
15 Gross Income,Rs Lac 6617 4816 6050 5877 6036 5915
16 Net Income,Rs Lac 2964 1800 2848 2793 2634 2552
17 Net Income,Rs Per Ha 42250 25836 40877 40081 37804 36626
18 Cropping Intensity,% 144 122 134 135 136 136
To Field

To
Field
Stage –I of Command area in Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Stage I - 34 Zones – 4121 Ha

Stage-II of Command area in Lift Irrigation Scheme.
Stage II - 23 Zones – 2847 Ha
Lay out within Section

Lay out within Field

Advantages of drip irrigation system

• Saving of Irrigation Water

• Crop Yield Enhancement
• Efficient Fertilizer and Chemical Application
• Improved Pest and Disease Control
• Discourages Weed Growth
• Improvement in Quality of Produce
• Saving in Energy for pumping.
• Reduced Labour Costs
• Suitable for Difficult Land Terrain
• Ideal for Marginal Lands and Inferior Quality Waters.
• Maintains Soil Health
A Typical Drip Irrigation System for Kharif (inter crop) & H.W.
Drip Irrigation System, Mains, Sub-Mains & Laterals

Space for Rabi Wheat Space for H.W.Crops

Drip Irrigation Sailent Features

System Type :
Inline 16 mm
Lateral-Lateral Spacing :
1.52 m
Dripper Spacing :
60 cm
Dripper Discharge :
4 liters per hour
Peak Water Requirement :
4.3 mm/day
Application Rate :
12.15 lps/ha
System Flow Details

Design Discharge for Drip Irrigation Systems = 12.15

lps/ha

Project Area, ha = 6968 ha

No of Sections of operation in a day = 16

Area per Section, ha = 435 ha/section

Flow per Section, lps = 435 ha/section x

12.15 lps/ha

= 5291 lps

Design Flow Considered for the project = 5640 lps

Design of Lift Irrigation Scheme
(Vetted vide C.D.O. Nasik MD3 Dtd.3.3.2006 and
C.E.W.R.D.Amt. Dt. 5.4.2006 for general lay out of scheme)
Scheme consists of following component parts
1. Approach Channel
2. Pump House Stage-I
3. Rising Main of Stage-I
4. Main Delivery Chamber-1
5. Pump House Stage-II
6. Main Delivery Chamber-2
7. Distribution Network
8. Zonal Sumps
9. Drip System Layout
Schematic Diagram of Dehni L.I.Scheme 10. Automation and Synchronization
Arrangement of Components for Lift Irrigation Scheme.

• APPROACH CHANNEL Length – 1920 m, unlined

Bed Width –5.00 m,
bed slope 1: 1000
Side Slopes - 0.5:1 to 5:1
as per Strata

2. PUMP HOUSE STAGE I STAGE II

Pumps 900 HP – 4 Nos = 3600 325 HP – 4 Nos = 1300

Pumps 300 Hp – 4 Nos = 1200 150 Hp – 4 Nos = 600

Total Hp = 4800 = 1900
Total design discharge – 5.64 cumecs 2.31 cumecs
Arrangement of Components for Lift Irrigation Scheme.

3. RISING MAIN STAGE I STAGE II

M. S. Pipe Diameter – 1700 mm, 16 mm thick 1100 mm, 10 mm thick
one row & Q = 4.60 m3/sec one row & Q = 1.96 m3/sec
M. S. Pipe Diameter – 900 mm, 10 mm thick 600 mm, 8 mm thick
one row & Q = 1.32 m3/sec one row & Q = 0.56 m3/sec
Length of pipe - 2910 m 5300 m
4. MAIN DELIVERY CHAMBER I II
Outer & Inner Diameter – 19.00 m & 15.00 m 17.00 m & 13.00 m
Water Depth - 9.95 m 5.24 m
Detention time - 5.00 min 5.00 min
5. LENGTH OF GRAVITY MAINS FROM M.D.C.I&II TO 57 ZONAL SUMPS.
A} RCC Pipes - 28 Km. B} PVC Pipes - 20 Km.
6. FROM ZONAL SUMP THE WATER IS BOOSTED BY 100Hp PUMPS IN
DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.
7. LENGTH OF PVC PIPES IN PART-II -590Km.
Two Stages of Command area in Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Stage II - 23 Zones – 2847 Ha

Stage I - 34 Zones – 4121 Ha

Operation of Pumping Machinery

• Variation of monthly water requirement from 0.47 to 4.40

i.e. 10% to 100%.
• Discharge from 2 Hr. to 16 Hr.s for scheme.
• Combination of pumps for operation is as follows :

No. of Pumps in operation

Months June July August Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May
Stage-I 300 HP x 4 2 2 3 3 - - 3 4 2 - 4 3
Pumps 900 HP x 4 - - - - 3 2 3 4 3 2 - -
Stage-II 150 HP x 4 2 2 3 3 2 - 4 4 4 - 4 3
Pumps 325 HP x 4 - - - - 2 2 2 4 2 2 - -
Optimization of Economic Diameter of Rising Main
• Various alternatives for different diameters were studied and
costs worked out.
• Alternative having lowest capital and energy costs for 30
year is chosen.

Electrical Networking for System

• Separate electrical network is provided for Dehni Lift
Irrigation Scheme with 33 Kv Sub-Station.
• Cost for electrification is Rs.2883.54 Lakhs.
• Power requirements is 9280 Kw.
• Annual consumption of electricity is 20083534 Units.
Distribution of Water from Main Delivery Chamber to
Disnet

• Distribution by Gravity from Main Delivery Chambers

• Sizes upto 500 to 1400 m are of RCC PIPES

• Sizes below 500 are of PVC PIPES Ring Joint Type

• Network verified for Positive Residual Pressures at all outlets into Zonal

Sumps
• Protective Equipment - Kinetic Air Valves and Pressure Relief Valves

• Outlet into each Zonal Sump is provided with a Motorized Valve

• Outlet into each Zonal Sump is provided with a Digital Flow Meter
Automation of the System
Automation of the System

• Switching On and Switching Off of pumps based on

demand
• Protecting Pumps from dry run through Level Sensors in
Intakes & Sumps
• Monitoring and recording of Flow and Pressure on all
rising mains thorough Actuated Valves, Flow and Pressure
Sensors
• Monitoring and recording of Flow out of Main Delivery
Chambers (MDCs)
• Switching On and Switching Off of pumps based on Water
Levels in MDCs
• Regulating flow of water into Surge Protection Tank based
on Surge Pressures
Automation of the System

Automation -
Equipment
1. Motorized Valves with Actuators
2. Ultrasonic Level Sensors
3. Pressure Transducers
4. Temperature Scanners
5. Vibration Monitors
6. Digital Flow Meters
7. Radio Antennae and Masts
8. PLCs
9. SCADA Computer Stations
10.SCADA Software
11.Variable Frequency Drives
12.Soft Starters
13.UPS
14.Miscellaneous Repeaters, Panels and Ca
EXECUTION OF SCHEME

PART-I
• Approach channel,
• Pump house I & II,
• Rising main I & II,
• Main Distribution Chamber I & II,
• Gravity Mains upto 57 Sump Distribution Chamber,
• 57 No.s of 100 HP pumps on distribution chambers including
mechanical, electrical, automation works, control rooms and
laboratories.
• Approaches & communication for scheme.
• Operation & maintenance for 3 yrs.
• Training to the beneficiaries.
Above execution of scheme is to be completed in 15 months.
MAP SHOWING PART-I WORKS

Stage II - 23 Zones – 2847 Ha

Stage I - 34 Zones – 4121 Ha

EXECUTION OF SCHEME
PART-II

• Distribution Network from 57 Sump Distribution Chambers

to cultivator’s individual field with water meter.
• Feed back by farmers to Sump Control Room.
• Formation of Water Users Societies for the zone are
necessary for execution of Part-II works in the zone.
• Formation of Federation is necessary for future operation &
maintenance of scheme.

• Cost of Part-II work : 4914 Lakhs

EXECUTION OF SCHEME
PART-III –
To be borne by the beneficiaries individually
• Installation of drip irrigation sets.
• Placing the demand for water.
• Payment of water charges as per the metered quantity of
water used.
• Cost of drip irrigation equipments : 4856 Lakhs
FINANCIAL ASPECT OF DEHNI L.I.SCHEME

Cost of Lift Irrigation System : 23700 Lakhs

Cost of Drip irrigation : 4856 Lakhs
Total cost of L.I.Scheme : 28556 Lakhs
Cost per Ha. : Rs.3,26,966/-
Cost of drip irrigation per Ha. : (485600000/6968)
= 69690/ Ha.
After 75% Subsidy farmer’s contribution = Rs.17430/Ha.

B.C.Ratio of L.I.S. : 2.79

IMPORTANT ASPECTS

• A users based scheme.

• High Skilled manpower is required.
• Formation of Water User’s Federation is essential.
• Necessary Special package for drip of 6968 Ha. with
90% subsidy.
• Special Horticulture Package for 1672 Ha.
• Separate electric feeder is required.
• Average electric charges per Ha./Year are Rs.6000(approx)
• Only 27 Ha. land acquisition is required, costing Rs.27 lakhs
Soil Sampling
Techniques

Map Reading
Pit Digging for
for Identifying
Samples Measurement
Area
of Soil Depth

Taking Packing and Soil Testing in

Representative Transportatio Laboratory
Samples n
Shelf life of produce

Crop Conditions Storage Life

Cereals & Oil 10-12% Moisture Content Upto 12 Months
Seeds
Green Chillies 0ºC, 90-95%RH Upto 40 Days
Onion Bulbs Atmospheric Conditions More than 6 Months
Onion Bulbs 0ºC, 70-75% RH Upto 20-24 Weeks
Other Atmospheric Conditions Upto 1 Week
Vegetables
Other Cold Conditions Upto 1-20 Weeks
Vegetables
Citrus 5-6ºC, 85-90% RH Upto 4-8 Weeks
Amla Room Temperature Upto 10-15 Days
Custard Apple Room Temperature Upto 4 Days
Wax Upto 10 Days
Wrapping in Film Upto 8 Days
Cropping Pattern and Water Requirement

exsisting by rainfed Bembla Project by Canal Dehni L.I.S. by Drip *

Gross % Net % Gross % Net % Gross % Net %

Perennial 1.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 24.00 72.00
Two Seasonal 55.15 55.15 24.00 48.00 33.00 66.00
Kh. Seasonal (dry) 36.50 36.50 25.00 25.00 32.00 32.00
Kh. Seasonal (irri.) 5.85 5.85 51.00 51.00 11.00 11.00
Kh. Seasonal (irri. inter) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.00 12.00
Rabi 2.50 2.50 42.00 42.00 32.00 32.00
Total : 101.00 103.00 142.00 166.00 144.00 225.00

* Approved By Director, Agri.Deptt.Pune Ltr.No.349/05, Dt.24.10.2005

Crop Evapotranspiration determination Base Data for Yavatmal

Particulars Unit Code Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Total

Average Rainfall in mmof

mm Re 145.2 257.4 263.45 110.3 58.34 15.15 11.32 10.05 14.88 6.54 1.63 11.27 905.48
Rain guage station

Dependable Rainfall mm Rd 81 225 134 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 534

ETO fromYavatmal IMD in

mm Eto I 133.1 77.28 56.48 65.06 75.19 61.99 64.63 71.09 77.65 102.9 114.15 143.5 1043
FirstFortnight
ETO fromYavatmal IMD in
mm Eto II 105.9 63.72 65.52 68.94 74.81 65.01 66.57 76.91 88.35 116.1 124.85 143.5 1060.2
Second Fortnight
ETO fromYavatmal IMD in
mm Eto 239.00 141.00 122.00 134.00 150.00 127.00 131.20 148.00 166.00 218.99 239.00 287.00 2103.2
the month
Typical calculation of Water requirement for Crop : Cotton.

Particulars
Unit Code June July August September October May Total
Length of crop season days 30 31 31 30 31 15 168

Crop Factor factor 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.9 1 0.4

Canopy Factor factor

0.55 0.55 0.8 0.9 1 0.3
Crop Evapotranspiration-Cotton mm Etc 58.16 73.20 108.54 150.00 505.71
98.59 17.22
NetWater Requirement mm 220.54
NWR 17.59 9.38 11.81 14.54 150.00 17.22
Gross Water Requirement-Drip mm 245.04
GWR-D 19.54 10.42 13.12 16.16 166.67 19.13
Gross Water Requirement-Flood mm GWR-F 367.56
29.31 15.64 19.68 24.23 250.00 28.70
Gross Water Requirement-Drip mm/day
GWR-D 0.65 0.34 0.42 0.54 5.38 1.28
Gross Water Requirement-Flood mm/day GWR-F 12.90
0.98 0.50 0.63 0.81 8.06 1.91
WATER REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVED CROPPING PATTERN
{ Approved By Director, Agri.Deptt.Pune Ltr.No.349/05, Dt.24.10.2005 }
Cropping Pattern 1 %Area Area,Ha Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Total
Cotton 28% 1951 0.38 0.20 0.26 0.32 3.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.37 4.78
Soybean( Main Crop ) 4% 279 0.01 0.03 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17
Soybean( Inter Crop) 12% 836 0.03 0.10 0.16 0.14 0.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.51
Tur 5% 348 0.01 0.04 0.06 0.15 0.52 0.31 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.24
Maize 7% 488 0.01 0.06 0.11 0.07 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.39
Chillies 9% 627 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.18 0.45 0.93 0.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.48
Vegetables 8% 557 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.22 0.50 0.83 0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.26
Sunflower 5% 348 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.14 0.31 0.52 0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.41
Citrus 5% 348 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.24 0.27 0.33 0.00 0.00 1.42
Amla 14% 976 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.37 0.31 0.00 0.00 0.22 0.25 0.27 0.31 1.72
Custard Apple 5% 348 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.26 0.30 0.28 0.22 0.09 0.00 0.00 1.41
Wheat 10% 697 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.70 1.17 1.08 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.28
Total 112% 7804 0.43 0.43 0.64 0.73 5.10 2.31 3.09 3.86 2.86 0.67 0.27 0.68 21.07
Area Irrigated,Ha 3066 3066 3066 3066 6968 4250 3275 2927 3902 1672 976 2927
PWR,mm/month 14 14 21 24 73 54 94 132 73 40 28 23
PWR,mm/day 0.47 0.47 0.70 0.79 2.44 1.81 3.14 4.40 2.45 1.33 0.93 0.78
Design of drip irrigation system

Water is applied directly to

the root zone of the plants.

Water is applied at frequent

intervals at precise
quantities based on Crop
Water Requirements.

Water is applied through a

low-pressure pipe network
comprising Mains, Submains,
Laterals and Emitting Devices.