Chhattisgarh State Watershed Management Agency (CGSWMA) constituted by the State Government having an independent bank account. CGSWMA having multidisciplinary professional support team to implement the programme. CGSWMA will sanction watershed projects for the entire State on the basis of approved state perspective and strategic plan (SPSP). as per procedure in vogue and oversee all watershed projects in the state within the parameters set out in these Guidelines. The main functions of the CGSWMA is to Prepare a perspective and strategic plan of watershed development for the state on the basis of plans prepared at the block and district level. We Establish and maintain a state level data cell from the funds sanctioned to the States, and connect it online with the National Level Data Centre.Provide technical support to District Watershed Development Units (DWDU) throughout the state. We Approve Project Implementing Agencies identified/selected by DWDU/District Level Committee by adopting appropriate objective selection criteria and transparent systems. Establish monitoring, evaluation and learning systems at various levels (Internal and external/ independent systems). We Ensure regular and quality on-line monitoring of watershed projects in the state in association with Nodal Agency at the central level and securing feedback by developing partnerships with independent and capable agencies.Prepare State Specific Process Guidelines, Technology Manuals etc in coordination with the Nodal Ministry/ NRAA and operationalise the same.
The main objectives of the IWMP are to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover and water. The outcomes are prevention of soil run-off, regeneration of natural vegetation, rain water harvesting and recharging of the ground water table. This enables multi-cropping and the introduction of diverse agro-based activities, which help to provide sustainable livelihoods to the people residing in the watershed area.
| Sl. No. | Components | Illustrative Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | AIBP by MoWR,RD &GR | • To focus on faster completion of ongoing Major and Medium Irrigation including National Projects. |
| 2. | PMKSY (Har Khet ko Pani) by MoWR,RD &GR |
• Creation of new water sources through Minor Irrigation (both surface and ground water) • Repair, restoration and renovation of water bodies; strengthening carrying capacity of traditional water sources, construction rain water harvesting structures (Jal Sanchay); • Command area development, strengthening and creation of distribution network from source to the farm; • Improvement in water management and distribution system for water bodies to take advantage of the available source which is not tapped to its fullest capacity (deriving benefits from low hanging fruits). At least 10% of the command area to be covered under micro/precision irrigation. • Diversion of water from source of different location where it is plenty to nearby water scarce areas, lift irrigation from water bodies/rivers at lower elevation to supplement requirements beyond IWMP and MGNREGS irrespective of irrigation command. • Creation and rejuvenation of traditional water storage systems like Jal Mandir (Gujarat); Khatri, Kuhl (H.P.); Zabo (Nagaland); Eri, Ooranis (T.N.); Dongs (Assam); Katas, Bandhas (Odisha and M.P.) etc. at feasible locations. |
| 3. | PMKSY (Watershed) by Dept. of Land Resources, MoRD |
• Water harvesting structures such as check dams, nala bund, farm ponds, tanks etc. • Capacity building, entry point activities, ridge area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, nursery raising, afforestation, horticulture, pasture development, livelihood activities for the asset-less persons and production system & micro enterprises for small and marginal farmers etc. • Effective rainfall management like field bunding, contour bunding/trenching, staggered trenching, land levelling, mulching etc. |
| 4. | PMKSY(Per drop more crop) by Dept. of Agriculture & Cooperation, MoA |
• Programme management, preparation of State/District Irrigation Plan, approval of annual action plan, Monitoring etc. • Promoting efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain-guns in the farm (Jal Sinchan); • Topping up of input cost particularly under civil construction beyond permissible limit (40%), under MGNREGS for activities like lining inlet, outlet, silt traps, distribution system etc. • Construction of micro irrigation structures to supplement source creation activities including tube wells and dug wells (in areas where ground water is available and not under semi critical /critical /over exploited category of development) which are not supported under PMKSY (WR), PMKSY (Watershed) and MGNREGS. • Secondary storage structures at tail end of canal system to store water when available in abundance (rainy season) or from perennial sources like streams for use during dry periods through effective on-farm water management; • Water lifting devices like diesel/ electric/ solar pumpsets including water carriage pipes. • Extension activities for promotion of scientific moisture conservation and agronomic measures including cropping alignment to maximise use of available water including rainfall and minimise irrigation requirement (Jal sarankchan); • Capacity building, training for encouraging potential use water source through technological, agronomic and management practices including community irrigation. • Awareness campaign on water saving technologies, practices, programmes etc., organisation of workshops, conferences, publication of booklets, pamphlets, success stories, documentary, advertisements etc. • Improved/innovative distribution system like pipe and box outlet system with controlled outlet and other activities of enhancing water use efficiency. |