ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY

for
ALIRAJPUR LIFT IRRIGATION SCHEME
MADHYA PRADESH

Executive Summary

June, 2017

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NARMADA VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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 CONTENTS

S. No. Description Page No.

1 AIM OF THE PROJECT 1

2 PROJECT PROFILE 1

3 LOCATION 1

4 LAND REQUIREMENT 1

5 RESERVOIR 1

6 STUDY AREA 3

7 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS 3

8 SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA 3

9 IMPACT ASSESSMENT 4

10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 5

11 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 6

12 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT 7
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. AIM OF THE PROJECT
The objective of the project is to increase production of agriculture and improve the living standard
of farmers in the designed command area of Alirajpur district (Madhya Pradesh), by constructing
Distribution Network for Micro-irrigation. This will lead to the utilization of limited water resources
efficiently and ensure equitable assured water supply to the command area. The Alirajpur Lift
Irrigation Scheme has been conceived to cater irrigation water to about 35,000 ha CCA in Alirajpur
district in 70 villages.

2. PROJECT PROFILE
In the proposed scheme the 12.6 cumec of water from Hathani River (Tributary of Narmada) will be
lifted through suitable dia M.S. pipe rising to irrigate command area with the duty of 0.36 lps/ha.
Water will be lifted through suitable dia 25.14 km long M.S. pipe rising main with a static head of
244 m in 3 stages (minimum lifting level of 110 m) and distributed to Command Area through RCC
distribution chamber for catering water for irrigation up to 2.5 ha. Chak. Three stages of pumping
include Intake pumping station (PH-1) at lifting point, second pumping station (PH-2), third pumping
station (PH-3), Delivery Chamber-1, Delivery Chamber-2 & Delivery chamber-3, based on topography
of land. The rising main and disnet system is completely designed as piped canal. The total power
requirement for the project is approximately 35.5 MW. 70 villages of Alirajpur district will be
benefitted by the scheme.

3. LOCATION
The project area lies in Alirajpur District. The supply source Hatahni river near Jhandana village of
Alirajpur District and command area lies in Alirajpur, Sondwa, Jobat & Katiwada tehsils of Alirajpur
district. (Figure 1)

4. LAND REQUIREMENT
Permanent:
• The entire micro irrigation system has been aligned in such a way, that it passes through
minimum forest area.
• For construction of pump houses, and distribution chamber of the project, land of about 12 ha
shall be required of which 3.5 ha shall be Govt./Private and 8.5 ha shall be forest land.
Temporary:
• In Private or Govt. land. The pipe shall be laid 1.00 m below average ground level hence no land
for pipes shall be acquired permanently and temporary land acquisition will be done as per
Bhumigat pipe line laying act.
• The temporary land requirement is 80 ha

5. RESERVOIR
No Reservoir Study is required as 12.6 cumec of water will be lifted from Hathani river & proposed
irrigation is through underground piped system only.

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Figure 1: Location Map of the Project Area

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6. STUDY AREA
The study area consists of two main components i.e.
i) Water conductor system and
ii) Command area

Study area comprises of area within 2.5 km buffer on either side of pipeline (water
conductor system) and command area. The study area lies in Alirajpur, Sondwa, Jobat and
Katiwada tehsils of Alirajpur district.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS

Environmental baseline status has been ascertained using secondary as well primary data.
Secondary data has been presented for meteorology, geology, geomorphology, ground
water, cropping pattern, socio-economic parameters etc. Primary data has been collected
for soil, surface & ground water, noise, traffic and vegetation.

Data has been presented in EIA report in detail. It has been observed that ground water
levels are depleting. Analysis Results of surface as well as ground water samples are within
permissible limits as per Inland surface water quality and drinking water standards. As per
land use map, most of command area is agriculture which is 93.41%. Physio-graphically the
project study is falling in Alirajpur district. As evident from the land use/ land cover map of
the area, the project study area is mainly under agricultural crop fields and settlements.

Vegetation of the project study area is comprised of agricultural crop fields with small-
scattered patches of trees in the form of plantations at certain places. However, these are
far and few. In order to understand the general vegetation in the study area, inventory of
plant species belonging to different groups found in the study area was prepared and
community structure in the crop fields as well as scattered patches of trees was assessed
through quadrat sampling. Data has been presented in EIA report.

8. SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA

The project area is spread in Alirajpur district of MP. Water lifting point, pump houses
rising main lie in Jhandana village and command area in Alirajpur, Sondwa, Jobat and
Kattiwada tehsils of Alirajpur districts of MP. 70 villages of command area of Alirajpur
district will be benefited by this scheme by way of irrigation.
(Refer Table 1 for list of benefitted villages).

Table 1: List of Villages (Command Area)

S. No. Villages S. No. Villages
Tehsil: Alirajpur 37 Indarsingh Ki Choki
1 Choganwat 38 Raksa
2 Begdi 39 Nanpur
3 Ramsingh Ki Choki 40 Dudalwat
4 Ghonghasa 41 Chichalguda
5 Kotbu 42 Dipa Ki Choki
6 Kaati 43 Pujari ki Chowki
7 Chhota Undwa 44 Harsawat
8 Ghatwani 45 Alirajpur
9 Mohi 46 Jamaniya

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S. No. Villages S. No. Villages
10 Kodla 47 SukhiBawadi
11 Bhanarawat 48 Khandala
12 Kodli 49 Thod Sindi
13 Laxmani Tehsil: Jobat
14 Bamanta 50 Hirapur Badi
15 Mayala 51 Hirapur Chhoti
16 KharKuwa Tehsil: Kattiwada
17 Titi 52 Arthi
18 Dholkheda 53 Akola
19 Borana Tehsil: Sondwa
20 Fata 54 Sondwa
21 Ajanda 55 Gulwat
22 Morasa 56 Bhordiya
23 Sejgaon 57 Khamat
24 Rajawat 58 Walpur
25 Kharpai 59 Kuklat
26 Kushalwai 60 Fartala
27 Chachriyaumda 61 Temla
28 Bhawri 62 Soliya
29 Girala 63 Tikhola
30 Lakhan Kot 64 Guneri
31 Saija 65 Behedwa
32 Kawthu 66 Darkali
33 Borkhad 67 Hatvi Badi
34 Bhuriya Kuwa 68 Bodgaon
35 Bada Undwa 69 Bayadia
36 Bilwat 70 Delwani

Demographic profile, literacy, occupation pattern, per capita income, socio-economic

profiling of the project benefitted villages on sample survey basis, brief description of
villagers’ opinion/perception regarding the project, have been presented in EIA report in
detail.

The analysis shows a clear picture that the construction of this project will be able to bring
improved quality of life paving a path of development for the present and future
generation which in turn can improve their life and prevailing circumstances. This Project
may open new avenues for giving an opportunity to the people for accessing their rights on
health, education, livelihood and other empowerments.

The increased yield due to assured irrigation will lead to integrated development of
agriculture in the region.

9. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Impacts on noise and air quality: In a water resources project, air and noise pollution
occurs mainly during project construction phase. During operation phase, no major impacts
are envisaged.

Impacts on water resources: Water conductor system shall be crossing several streams.
Improved availability of irrigation in the area shall lead to reduced extraction of ground
water for irrigation and domestic uses thus reversing ground water decline in the region.
No adverse impact on downstream users is envisaged.

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Muck generation: The tentative quantity required to be disposed off form primarily rising
mains and gravity distributaries has been worked out as nearly 3.9 lakh cum.
Land requirement: The entire micro irrigation system has been aligned in such a way, that
it passes through minimum forest area. For construction of pump houses, Brake pressure
tank and distribution chamber of the project, private/govt land of about 3.5 ha shall be
required and 8.5 ha shall be forest land.

Change in cropping pattern: There would be change in cropping pattern. More area would
come under crops because of increase in irrigation intensity.

Flora and fauna: No significant impact is envisaged on flora and fauna due to absence of
significant vegetation/forest in the region.

Social benefits: Improved water availability for irrigation and drinking purposes will
obviously have positive impacts on all socio-economic parameters including health.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Preventive measures for leakages, bursting and corrosion in pipeline
Mainly the entire system is closed conduit for conveyance of water up to farm level. The
arrangement for leak detection; preventive action for bursting of pipeline and preventive/
control measures for the various components like desilting arrangements, anti-corrosion
measures, have been prescribed. A provision of two nos. of chassis mounted dewatering
pumps of adequate capacity has been made in the project budget for the purpose of
clearing the water logged areas during emergency. A budgetary provision of Rs 30 lakh has
been made for the same.

Muck disposal: The total muck quantity required to be disposed off shall be approximately 3.9
lakh cum. The excavated material will be utilized for refilling of the trenches and the
approach road proposed to be constructed for carrying the pipes at site and preparation of
platform for crane. The useful material received from the excavation of trenches on the
land of private cultivators will be spread on the cultivator’s field after their consent.
Further the extra muck shall be laid in the undulating area of the connected villages with
the consent of concerning Gram-panchayat or Janpad Panchayat.

Public health delivery system

Following provisions for public health delivery system have been worked out at Rs 126 lakh.

S. No. Particulars Amount

(Rs lakh)
A. One Ambulance with all the basic Medicare facilities at construction site. 22
B. Improvement in existing health centers 25
C. Health Awareness/ Vaccination Camps @ Rs 6.00 lakh/year for three years 18
D One Ambulance cum testing mobile van for villagers in command area 25
Budget for combating communicable diseases @Rs 6 lakh/year for three
E. years 18

F. Maintenance of ambulance & mobile testing lab and recurring contingent 18

expenditure @ Rs.6 lakh/ year for 3 years
Total (Rs. lakh) 126

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Compensatory Afforestation
The entire micro irrigation system has been aligned in such a way, that it requires only 8.5
ha of forest area.
As per the guidelines of Forest Conservation Act, 1980 block plantation is to be taken up
two times of the above ground component of forest land diversion [8.5 ha x 2 = 19 ha]. So
that the compensatory afforestation to be taken up on 19 ha on forestland in the denuded
or degraded forest areas. It is estimated that an amount of approximately 96 lakh will be
required for compensatory afforestation.

However, site specific detailed scheme for Compensatory afforestation shall be prepared
and undertaken by State Forest Department.

Floral/Faunal management (Plantation in Command Area)

To improve green cover for floral and faunal improvement in the command, it is proposed
that plantation in 100 hectare in several patches in non-forest waste land will be done
subject to availability of suitable land. These plantations will be maintained for five years &
will be handed over to Panchayat for management. The plantations may be done by forest
wing of NVDA, forest department or local Panchyats. A provision of Rs. 450 lakh has been
made for the same.

Land compensation
The entire micro irrigation system has been aligned in such a way, that it passes through
minimum forest area. For construction of pump houses, and distribution chamber of the
project, private/govt land of about 3.5 ha shall be required and 8.5 ha shall be forest land.

In addition to all above, environmental management plans for air, water and noise
parameters have been suggested in EIA report.

Awareness and Training of farmers:

Micro irrigation by lift irrigation is being introduced on large scale involving pumping and
conveying water through pipe line, it is felt that awareness must be created amongst farmers
through dissipation of information, training and motivated to adopt new technology. Thus
farmers will be trained to adopt new technology by organizing awareness and training camps
at village Water User Association (WUA), Panchayat and Jan Pad level. In awareness camps
there will be emphasis on limited use of chemical fertilizers and increased use of bio
fertilizers. A lump sum amount of Rs. 300 lakh has been provided for the same.

11. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The monitoring program for the Project will be undertaken to meet the following
objectives:

 To monitor the environmental conditions of nearby area;

 To check on whether mitigation and benefit enhancement measures have actually been
adopted, and are proving effective in practice

Plan for surface & ground water, land use /land cover, air quality, noise, and ecological
monitoring have been suggested and cost provisions have been made accordingly.
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12. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT
Financial requirement has been assessed for above aspects as Rs 1042 lakh and same have
been tabulated below:
Cost Estimates
Activities Amount (lakh Rs)

Public Health Management Plan 126

Compensatory afforestation including NPV 96
Plantations in command area 450
Dewatering pumps (for leakage management) 30
Awareness & Training of farmers 300
Environmental Monitoring
 Surface & Ground Water 10
 Land use/Land cover 5
 Air Quality 8
 Noise 2
 Ecological monitoring 15
TOTAL 1042

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