O M A M I P K

1. Kallada

The acquisition of land may be stopped and the staff engaged in land acquisition may be re-deployed. For instance, the proposal for land acquisition may be dropped for the distributories such as Mulavana (10.6 Kms), Thrikkaruva (15.07 Kms) & Vettilathazham (12.45 Kms) on the LBMC as well as Mankuzhy & Oachira (4.77 Kms) on RBMC and for the minors such as Puleela, Vellimon and Kilikollur.

Branch canals/ distributories where land has been acquired but work has not yet been started may be dropped and the land so acquired may be auctioned. E.g. Kayamkulam Branch Canal, 360 m land acquired for Mulavana distributory and 1160 m of Thrikkaruva distributory. The building 'constructed for the Project which are not in use may be transferred to Local Government'.

The staff provided from Agriculture Department may be reverted to Parent Department.

The staff strength may be reduced to the minimum for the maintenance and upkeep of the project.

Fish cultivated in the reservoir may be auctioned.

Cost of the power generated may be collected from KSEB.

Amount collected from above sources may be utilised for completion of inevitable items of work, if any, and for meeting the O&M expenses of the project.

2. Idamalayar

Issue relating to the transfer of forest land to the Irrigation Department may be settled without further delay.

As per the latest revised estimate the balance amount required for the completion of the Project is Rs.300 crores. This may escalate upto Rs.500 crores at the time of completion. The per hectare cost may work out to Rs.2 lakhs which is not economical.

The Project may be revised and scaled down judiciously keeping in view the ayacut area benefited and the approval of the redesigned Project incorporating modifications of C. R. D obtained and the Project completed within the Tenth Five Year Plan..

Inadequate earmarking of funds for the Project during the Tenth Plan will lead to further escalation of costs and will spill over to Eleventh Plan. Hence adequate funds and letter of credit required for completing the project may be provided every year as per the revised schedule.

3. Muvattupuzha

Steps are to be taken to expedite pending vigilance cases.

Court stays are to be vacated.

Ensure adequate supply of construction materials.

Since more than Rs.350 crores has been spent for this Project, top priority may be given to complete it within two or three years.

External assistance for the completion of the Project can also be explored.

4. Banasurasagar

The non -availability of sufficient fund is a major problem. The possibility of getting assistance from Central Government or other agencies like NABARD may be explored.

In the absence of external aid, the Project may be reconsidered for implementation.

5. Karapuzha

The Project was receiving assistance from NABARD. They have conducted an evaluation of the performance of the Project. It is observed that as the cost of the project is too large, it is not economical to pump in more money into the project as the ayacut area has shrunk due to changes in cropping pattern. Hence it is prudent to stop the project as and were it stands by completing the essential item of work that will be helpful in achieving the ayacut.

The remaining works in the heads works and main canal may be completed by 2002-03.

Land acquired but not utilised for branch canals may be auctioned/may be considered for lift irrigation schemes.

For branches where land is yet be acquired may be reconsidered.

6. Kuriyarkutty -karappara

Steps may be taken to complete the modified project report continuing power and irrigation part for submission to CWC for approval..

As the land has been acquired for the canal construction and works have already been started, it is better to stop the construction at a convenient stage. The construction may be resumed after the head structure is completed..

7. Attappady

Since the Project is in the infant stage, it is better that instead of continuing the project as envisaged now, it is beneficial to take up small projects. The possibility of taking up a series of check dams to provide irrigation may be explored.

8. Chamravattom

The project may be considered for implementation on BOT basis either fully or partially.

The building constructed may be given out for rent.

9. Thrithala

The storage capacity of the project may be reduced from 13.30 MM3 to 6 MM3 as suggested by CESS and the project may be revised accordingly.