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Godavari River Management Board

Government of India Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR

ANNUAL REPORT

2017-18

GODAVARI BASIN – Dakshina Ganga

Origin Brahmagiri near Trimbakeshwar, Nasik Dist., Maharashtra

Geographical Area 9.50 % of Total GA of India

Area & Location Latitude - 16°19’ to 22°34’ North Longitude – 73°24’ to 83° 4’ East

Boundaries West: Western Ghats North: Satmala hills, the Ajanta range and the Mahadeo hills East: Eastern Ghats & the Bay of Bengal South: Balaghat & Mahadeo ranges stretching forth from eastern flank of the Western Ghats & the Anantgiri and other ranges of the hills and ridges separate the Gadavari basin from the Krishna basin.

Catchment Area 3,12,812 Sq.km

Length of the River 1465 km

States Maharashtra (48.6%), Telangana (18.8%), Andhra Pradesh (4.5%), Chhattisgarh (10.9%), Madhya Pradesh (10.0%), Odisha (5.7%), Karnataka (1.4%) and Puducherry (Yanam) and emptying into Bay of Bengal

Length in AP & TS 772 km

Major Tributaries Pravara, Manjira, Manair – Right side of River Purna, Pranhita, Indravati, Sabari – Left side of River

Sub- basins Twelve (G1- G12)

Dams Gangapur Dam, Jayakwadi dam, Vishnupuri barrage, Ghatghar Dam, Upper Vaitarna reservoir, Sriram Sagar Dam, Dowleswaram Barrage.

Hydro power stations Upper Indravati 600 MW

Machkund 120 MW

Balimela 510 MW

Upper Sileru 240 MW

Lower Sileru 460 MW

Upper Kolab 320 MW

Pench 160 MW

Ghatghar pumped storage 250 MW

Polavaram (under construction)

960 MW

ANNUAL REPORT

2017-18

GODAVARI RIVER MANAGEMENT BOARD

5th Floor, Jalasoudha, Errum Manzil, Hyderabad- 500082

(i)

FROM CHAIRMAN’S DESK

It gives me immense pleasure to present the Annual Report of Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) for the year 2017-18. The Report gives a comprehensive overview of roles and responsibilities of GRMB in the field of water resources development, particularly appraisal of projects, regulation of water and power between the States of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. GRMB was constituted in 2014 by the Government of India as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) in pursuance of AP Reorganisation Act, 2014. GRMB is funded by the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As a part of its mandate, GRMB makes technical appraisal of DPRs of Irrigation Projects in the light of GWDT Award for giving technical clearance to new projects in Godavari River basin. Over the past one year, GRMB has grown in strength and functionality. More officers – Member, Expert Member and Under Secretary (Finance) have joined the organisation enhancing its strength to better run its technical, electrical & finance units. Also, the consensus and cooperation of the concerned State Governments has played an important role in making policy decisions of the Board. I would like to assert that despite constraints, the performance of GRMB, during the year 2017-18, has been quite encouraging and I would like to appreciate the consistent efforts by the Members, all officers and the employees for the good job done by them. I would also like to thank the Hon’ble Minister of Irrigation, GoT, Hon’ble Minister of Irrigation, GoAP, Special Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, ENC, I & CAD, GoT and ENC, WRD, GoAP for their kind support, encouragement, advice and for having actively participated in and contributed to the success of GRMB. GRMB still has to go a long way for which I seek active cooperation of all the Members and Officers of the Board. I thankfully acknowledge the untiring efforts of the all the Members, officers and staff of the Board. I am pleased to present the annual report of GRMB for the year 2017-18.

(H K SAHU)

CHAIRMAN

(ii)

5th and 6th Board Meetings of GRMB were held on 21-07-2017 and 12-12-2017

respectively.

The logo of GRMB was designed and approved in the 5th Board Meeting.

It was decided to build up a Reserve Fund of Rs. 10 Crores, out of the savings, up to a

maximum of Rs.1 Crore per year.

25 posts were created in GRMB, to be filled up on deputation.

GRMB hosted its website successfully at National Informatics Centre (NIC) with the

domain name (http://grmb.gov.in).

GRMB Recruitment Rules-2017 and GRMB Working Manual- 2017 were approved.

Login credentials were issued to Project authorities of Irrigation projects of GoT for

uploading data directly on GRMB website.

Various awareness programmes of GoI such as Swachhta Pakhwada, Vigilance

Awareness Week etc., were carried out in GRMB.

Women cell was constituted to address the complaints of women working in GRMB.

Filing system was reviewed and modified.

A committee was constituted to suggest suitable locations and technical specifications

of the instruments for installation of telemetry system in Godavari basin in AP & TS.

Two meetings were held by the committee on 29-01-2018 and 27-03-2018 to identify

suitable locations.

In the “First Regional Conference of Southern States on Water Resources” held on 20-02-2018

at Hyderabad, the issue of notification of the jurisdiction of the Board was discussed.

CWC furnished the list of projects (15 Major Projects and 14 Medium Projects) of AP

& TS, approved by TAC since 2000.

A concept note on water sharing was submitted to MoWR, RD & GR in November

2017, to facilitate Godavari water sharing between GoAP & GoT.

Field visits to Major projects i.e. Indira Sagar Polavaram Project, Pattiseema LIS,

Chintalapudi LIS, Tadipudi LIS, Thota Venkatachalam Pushkara LIS, Thammileru

aqueduct, Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, Prakasham Barrage, Pavitrasangam

Purushothapatnam LIS in Andhra Pradesh and Yellampalli Barrage, Kaleswaram

project, Lower Manair project in Telangana State (TS) were undertaken by the

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2017-18

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Chairman, GRMB, accompanied by Member Secretary, Member and other Technical

Officers.

GRMB informed Chief Engineer, Project Appraisal Organisation (PAO), CWC that the

technical clearance of Kaleswaram Project cannot be taken up by GRMB in absence of

approved water sharing between AP & TS.

A copy of DPR volumes - II & III of Pattiseema LIS were received by this office in

December, 2017.

DPRs of Chintalapudi LIS, Purushothampatnam LIS (AP) and Sita Rama Lift Irrigation

Project (TS) were not received.

The technical clearance of Middle Kolab Multipurpose Project (Odisha) was taken up.

The Budget estimate of Rs.6.50 Crore, for the FY: 2017-18, was approved.

GRMB commenced buying goods for office use from Government e-Marketplace

(GeM).

The officers of the Board participated in various meetings /committees/conferences for

getting exposure to new ideas / technological developments in the different fields of

water resources.

Two Training programmes namely “Water Governance” and “Trans- Boundary Water

Resources-Conflict to Co-operation”, conducted by National Water Academy, Pune

were attended by GRMB officers.

Chairman, GRMB delivered lecture on “Experiences of Godavari River Management

Board” at National Water Academy, CWC, Pune, as a guest faculty in a training

programme on “Trans-boundary water Resources – Conflict to Co-operation”

Chairman, GRMB delivered 33rd Dr. M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Endowment

Lecture at Institute of Water Studies, Tharamani, Chennai.

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CHAPTERS PAGE NO.

a From Chairman’s Desk (i)

b Highlights of the year (ii) & (iii)

1 Godavari River 1 – 8

2 An Overview 9 – 10

3 Functions of the Board 11 – 12

4 The Board 13 – 15

5 Meetings 16 – 19

6 Administration & Coordination Matters 20 – 21

7 Financial Matters 22 – 22

8 Technical Matters 23 – 28

9 Power Issues 29 – 29

10 Jurisdiction & Working Manual 30 – 30

11 Parliamentary Questions, RTI, VIP References &

Court cases

31 – 34

12 Staff Welfare 35 – 35

13 Miscellaneous 36 – 50

ANNEXURES

I Organization Chart (As approved) 51 – 51

II Staff Position 52 – 52

III Budget & Expenditure 53 – 53

CONTENTS

GRMB ANNUAL REPORT: 2017-18 1

Chapter – I

GODAVARI RIVER

1.1 HISTORY

The Godavari River is the largest in peninsular India and named as the 'Dakshina

Ganga' - the South Ganges River. The Godavari Basin is the second largest basin and

accounts for nearly 9.50% of the total geographical area of the country.

The River originates 80 kilometres from the Arabian Sea in the Western Ghats of

Central India from Brahmagiri near Trimbakeshwar near district Nashik in

Maharashtra at an elevation of about 1067 m. The Godavari and its tributaries are an

interstate river system, traverse through the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra

Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka for a length of about

1465 km and finally drain into the Bay of Bengal at Antarvedi, East Godavari, Andhra

Pradesh. At Dowlaiswaram the river divides into two branches, the Gautami and

Vasishta. Between the two lies the Godavari Central delta. The length of Godavari

River in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is about 772 km. The Godavari River has a

drainage area of 3,12,812 Sq.km.


GODAVARI–WATER RESOURCES: FACTS Table -01: Salient features of Godavari Basin Area & Location Latitude : 16°19’ to 22°34’ North

Longitude : 73°24’ to 83°04’ East

Total Catchment of the Basin 3,12,812 Sq.km

State Area in Sq.km Percentage (%)

Maharashtra 152,199 48.66

Telangana 62,150 19.87

Andhra Pradesh 11,051 3.53

Chhattisgarh 33,434 10.69

Madhya Pradesh 31,821 10.17

Odisha 17,752 5.67

Karnataka 4,405 1.41

Total Length of the River 1465 km

Length in Telangana & AP 772 km

Average Water Resource

Potential

110540 MCM

Source: India WRIS- http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Godavari

http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Godavari





1.2 SECTIONS

The River basin is considered to be divided into 3 sections: • Upper Godavari (source to confluence with Manjira),

• Middle Godavari (between confluence of Manjira and Pranahitha) and

• Lower Godavari (Pranahitha confluence to mouth of the Sea).

1.3 TRIBUTARIES

The principal tributaries of River Godavari are: • Left Side of the River: Wainganga, Kadva, Shivana, Purna, Kadam,

Pranhita, Indravati, Taliperu & Sabari.

• Right Side of the River: Nasardi, Darna, Pravara, Sindphana, Manjira,

Manair & Kinnerasani.

Pranhita is the largest tributary covering about 34% of its drainage basin. Though the river proper flows only for 113 km, by virtue of its extensive tributaries Wardha, Wainganga, Penganga, the sub-basin drains all of Vidharba region as well as the southern slopes of the Satpura Ranges. Indravati is the 2nd largest tributary, known as the "lifeline" of the Kalahandi, Nabarangapur of Odisha & Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Manjira (724 km) is the longest tributary and joins Godavari after passing through the Nizam Sagar. Purna is a prime river in the water scarce Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Table -02: Major Tributaries of Godavari River

No. Tributary Bank Confluence Location Confluence Elevation in m

Length in km

1 Pravara Right Pravara Sangam, Nevasa, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

463 208

2 Purna Left Jambulbet, Parbhani, Marathwada, Maharashtra

358 373

3 Manjira Right Kandakurthi, Renjal, Nizamabad, Telangana

332 724

4 Manair Right Arenda, Manthani, Karimnagar, Telangana

115 225

5 Pranhita Left Kaleshwaram, Mahadevpur, Karimnagar, Telangana 99 113

6 Indravati Left Somnoor Sangam, Sironcha, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra 82 535

7 Sabari Left Kunawaram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

25 418

Source: Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godavari_River


1.4 SUB-BASINS

Table -03: Sub-basins of Godavari Basin

Sub- Basin Elevation of source (MSL)

Length (km)

Catchment Area in Sq. km

Average Annual Rainfall (mm)

75% Dependable yield (MCM)

Upper Godavari (G1) 1067 675 33,502 770 7,199.36

Pravara (G2) 1050 208 6,537 606 1,004.00

Purna (G3) 838 373 15,579 797 1,716.95

Manjira (G4) 823 724 30,881 846 3,673.25

Middle Godavari (G5) 323 328 17,189 955 5,373.51

Manair (G6) 533 225 13,106 932 1,263.21

Penganga (G7) 686 676 23,854 960 3,840.51

Wardha (G8) 777 483 24,016 1055 4,800.00

Pranahita (G9) 640 721 61,819 1363 23,633.33

Lower Godavari (G10) 107 462 24,963 1208 6,548.23

Indravati (G11) 914 535 40,939 1588 20,872.50

Sabari (G12) 1372 418 20,427 1433 11,138.29

3,12,812 91,063.10 MCM

Source: India WRIS- http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Godavari & WAPCOS






1.5 INTERSTATE AGREEMENTS

As per the Interstate agreement concluded under Godavari Water Dispute Tribunal Award (GWDTA), Telangana & Andhra Pradesh States

have share of 1173 TMC.

Table-04: Agreement wise sharing of water (sub-basin wise)

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Sub basin & operative Agreement Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Karnataka

1. UPPER GODAVARI (G-1)

Clause I of Agreement between Maharashtra & (erstwhile) AP Dt. 6-10-1975

All waters upto Paithan Dam

_ _

2. PRAVARA (G-2)


All waters of the entire Pravara Sub-Basin

_ _

3 PURNA (G-3)


All waters upto Siddeswar Dam _ _

4 MANJIRA (G-4)

Clause II and III of Agreement between Maharashtra and (erstwhile) AP Dt. 6-10-1975

622 Mm3 (22 TMC) above Nizamsagar Dam over and above sanctioned projects by 6-10-1975 (total 30 TMC)

1642 Mm3(58 TMC) for Nizamsagar Project

113 Mm3 (4 TMC) for Singur Project for Hyderabad water supply.

i) 370 Mm3 (13.10 TMC)

for Karanja Project ii) 33 Mm3 (1.17 TMC) for Chulkinala Project iii) 28 Mm3(1 TMC) Lift Irrigation iv) 70 Mm3(2.5 TMC) below Nizamsagar Total 501 Mm3

5 G-1, G-2, G3 and G-4

Clause II and III of Agreement between Maharashtra and (erstwhile) AP Dt. 6-10-1975

1633 Mm3 (60 T.M.C) share in water below Paithan Dam, Siddeswar Dam & Nizam Sagar dam & above sanctioned projects by 6-10-1975 (total 102 TMC)

All remaining waters _


Sl. No

Sub basin & operative Agreement

Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh

6 MIDDLE GODAVARI (G-5)

Clause I of Agreement between Mah., AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975

_

11.33 Mm3 (0.4 TMC) All remaining waters

7 MANER (G-6)

Clause II of Agrmt between Mah., AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975

_ _ All waters

8 PENGANGA (G-7)

Clause III of Agreement between Maharashtra, AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975

_ i) All waters upto Lower Penganga, Waghadi & Saikhadi Dam Projects

ii) 255Mm3 (9 TMC) below the above sites.

All remaining waters of Penganga Sub- Basin

9 WARDHA (G-8)

Clause IV of Agrmt between Mah., AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975

i) 255 Mm3 (9 TMC) above Upper Wardha Project. ii) 28.30 Mm3(1 TMC) in remaining portion.

i) All waters upto Tulna, Chargam, Nirguda and Bhandara Projects.

ii) 736.24 Mm3 (26 TMC).

All remaining waters of Wardha Sub-Basin.

10 PRANAHITA (G-9)

Clause V of Agreement between Maharashtra, AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975

i) All waters upto 5 specified projects in Kanhal Valley.

ii) 396.44 Mm3 (14 TMC) below above projects iii) All waters upto dhuti weir & 8 specified

projects in Wainganga Valley. iv) All waters upto Pujaritola project on Bagh

river. v) All waters upto Sitekasa Dam on

Bawanthari. vi) All waters upto Totladoh on Pench River.

vii) 1670.70Mm3 (59 TMC) below above projects.

vii) 425 Mm3 (15 TMC) reserved for Maharashtra as regulated supply from M.P


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Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh Chattisgarh Orissa

11 LOWER GODAVARI (G-10) Clause VI of Agreement between Maharashtra, AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975

28.3 Mm3 (1 TMC)

i) 141.59 Mm3 (5 TMC) for Taliperu Project. ii) 2406.95 Mm3 (85 TMC)

for Inchampally Project. iii) All remaining waters.

i) All waters upto 5 specified project sites in the award.

ii) 255 Mm3 (9 TMC)

below above projects.

12 INDRAVATI (G-11)

Clause VII of Agreement between Maharashtra, AP & MP Dt 19-12-1975 Clause G11 of Agreement between Orissa and MP Dt. 11-7-1979

i) 962.78 Mm3 (34 TMC) upto Bhopalapatnam Project.

ii) 198.22 Mm3 (7 TMC) below

Bhopalapatnam.

i) All remaining waters of Indravati Sub- Basin Downstream of Bhopalapatnam Project.

i) 7730.54 Mm3 (273 TMC) upto Bhopalapatnam Project.

ii) All waters upto Chintavagu, Jallavagu and Kothapalli.

iii) 538 Mm3 (19 TMC) additional water.

i) All waters upto Upper Indravati Projects sites.

ii) Balance water

below Upper Indravati Projects after ensuring 45 TMC at Chhattisgarh Border.


Sl. No


Andhra Pradesh Chhattisgarh Orissa

13 SABARI (G-12)

Clause VIII of Agreement between Maharashtra., AP & MP Dt. 19-12-1975 Clause G12 of Agreement between Orissa & MP Dt. 11-7-1979 Clause II of Agreement between AP & Orissa Dt. 15-12-1978

i) 56.63 Mm3 (2 TMC) upto Machkund Project and 56.63Mm3 between Machkund and Balimela Dam.

ii) All remaining waters of Sabari

Sub-Basin.

i) All waters upto Barunadi, Mupari, Gorali Nadi, Saileruvagu, Ordeltons and Janavagu Integrated Projects.

ii) 509.71 Mm3 (18 TMC) below

Above Projects.

iii) 283.1 Mm3 (10 TMC) for

evaporation losses of the Power Projects.

i) All waters upto Common Boundary with CHH.

ii) All waters upto Govindapalli,

Satiguda, Parasona-Palle and Potteru Projects.

iii) 1132-68 Mm3 (40 TMC) D/S of

Above Projects. iv) 764.56 Mm3 (27 TMC) below

Above Projects. v) 83.17 Mm3 (10 TMC) for

evaporation losses for Joint Hydro- Electric Projects.

vi) 56.63 Mm3 (2 TMC) between

Machkund and Balimela Dams.

Source: Interstate Agreements


Chapter – II

AN OVERVIEW

2.1 APEX COUNCIL

In pursuance of Section 84(1) of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the Central

Government constituted an Apex Council for the supervision of the functioning of

GRMB with Minister of Water Resources, Government of India as Chairperson and

Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as Members.

Functions of the Apex Council:

• Supervision of the functioning of the GRMB;

• Planning and approval of proposals for construction of new projects, if any, based

on Godavari river water, after getting the proposal appraised and recommended by

the Board and by the Central Water Commission, wherever required;

• Resolution of any dispute amicably arising out of the sharing of river waters

through negotiations and mutual agreement between the States of Telangana and

Andhra Pradesh.

2.2 CONSTITUTION OF GRMB

By the Resolution of the Central Government for the bifurcation of the then State of

Andhra Pradesh into the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh

Re-organisation Act, 2014 was promulgated in Parliament and under the Presidential

Orders, Ministry of Law and Justice published the Act vide Gazette No.6 of 2014 on

1st March, 2014.

Consequent upon bifurcation of the State, it became mandatory to share of water of

both major rivers of Godavari and Krishna between the two successor States –

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as per allocations of GWDT, KWDT and ISWDA,

1956 and to look into the matters connected with projects on river Godavari and

Krishna of both the States.

In view of the warranted situation, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Sections

(1), (4) and (5) of the Section 85 of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 (part IX), the Central

Government constituted Godavari River Management Board with autonomous status

under the administrative control of the Central Government vide Ministry of Water

Resources Notification dated 28th May, 2014 for the administration, regulation,

maintenance and operation of such projects, as may be notified by the Central

Government from time to time.


2.2.1 Constitution of the Board

In pursuance of Gazette of India Notified by Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR

dated 28th May, 2014, the Central Government appointed the following Chairperson

and Members for Godavari River Management Board:

(1) An officer of the level of Additional Secretary

to the Government of India from the Central

Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service

- Chairperson

(2) Two members, to be nominated by each of the

successor States of Telangana and Andhra

Pradesh, of which one shall be the technical

member not below the rank of Chief Engineer

and the other administrative member to

represent the concerned States.

- Members

(3) One expert from the Central Power

Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service.

- Members

(4) An Officer not below the rank of Chief

Engineer from the Central Water Engineering

(Group ‘A’) Service.

- Member Secretary

2.3 HEADQUARTERS

The headquarters of GRMB is at Hyderabad in the State of Telangana in accordance

with Section 85(2) of part IX of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014.

2.4 ORGANISATION

In pursuance of Section 86(1), the Board shall employ such staff as it may consider

necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under A.P. Reorganisation Act,

2014 and such staff shall, at the first instance, be appointed on deputation from the

Government of Telangana and Government of Andhra Pradesh in equal proportion and

absorbed permanently in the Board.

2.5 BUDGETARY FUNDS

In pursuance of Section 86(2) of the A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014, Government of

Telangana and Government of Andhra Pradesh shall at all times provide the necessary

funds to the Board to meet all expenses required for the discharge of its functions.


Chapter – III

FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD

3.1 FUNCTIONS OF GRMB

GRMB is vested with the general responsibility in coordinating with the State

Governments concerned regarding the regulation, maintenance, operation of water and

power.

3.1.1 The important functions of the Board laid down in the Act are: - (a) the regulation of supply of water from the projects to the successor States

having regard to ––

(i) Awards granted by the Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State

River Water Disputes Act, 1956;

(ii) Any agreement entered into or arrangement made covering the Government

of existing State of Andhra Pradesh and any other State or Union territory;

(b) the regulation of supply of power generated to the authority in-charge of the

distribution of power having regard to any agreement entered into or

arrangement made covering the Government of the existing State of Andhra

Pradesh and any other State or Union territory;

(c) the construction of such of the remaining on-going or new works connected

with the development of the water resources projects relating to the rivers or

their tributaries through the successor States as the Central Government may

specify by notification in the Official Gazette;

(d) making an appraisal of any proposal for construction of new projects on

Godavari river and giving technical clearance, after satisfying that such projects

do not negatively impact the availability of water as per the awards of the

Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 for

the projects already completed or taken up before the appointed day;

(e) such other functions as the Central Government may entrust to it on the basis

of the principles specified in the Eleventh Schedule of A.P. Reorganisation Act,

2014.

3.1.2 Principles governing the functioning of the Board, as applicable to GRMB, as per the Eleventh Schedule are:

1. In the event of conflicting demand of water for irrigation and power, the requirement

of water for irrigation shall take precedence.

2. In the event of conflicting demand of water for irrigation and drinking water, the

requirement of water for drinking water purpose shall take precedence.


3. The allocations made by the River Water Tribunals with regard to various projects on

Godavari River or for the regions of the existing State of Andhra Pradesh, in respect

of assured water shall remain the same.

4. Allocations, if any, to be made on excess flows by any Tribunal in future shall be

binding on both the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

5. While the Governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh shall be responsible for

managing natural calamities, the Board shall advise the two State Governments on the

management of disaster or drought or flood in the river of Godavari, particularly in

reference to the release of water for the management and mitigation of the natural

calamities. The Boards shall have the full authority to get their orders implemented

by the two State Governments promptly and effectively in respect of operation of the

head works of the dams, reservoirs or head works of canals and works appurtenant

thereto including the hydel power projects, as notified by the Central Government, on

Godavari Rivers.

6. No new projects based on water resources arrived at based on appropriate

dependability criteria on Godavari River can be taken up by the State of Telangana or

the State of Andhra Pradesh without obtaining sanction from the Apex Council on

River water resources. All such proposals shall be first appraised and technically

cleared by the Board, before sanction by the said Apex Council.

7. Execution of ongoing projects and future new projects on Godavari River shall be the

responsibility of the State Government concerned where the project is located.

8. In case of non-implementation of the decision by either of the States, the defaulting

State shall bear the responsibility and shall face financial and other penalties imposed

by the Central Government.

In the discharge of its assigned functions, the Board exercises the powers conferred by the Section 88 of the A. P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 to make regulations consistent with the Act.


Chapter – IV

THE BOARD

4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF GRMB

The following officers are from Central Government: (i) Chairman

(ii) Member Secretary

(iii) Expert Member

(iv) Member

The organisation chart of the Board Office is appended at Annexure- I.

4.2 FUNCTIONS & POWERS

The functions and powers of Chairman and Members are as under:

CHAIRMAN

The Chairman is the Head of the Organisation. He interacts with the State and Central

Government authorities; chairs the Board Meetings and provides directions to set up

organisational goals; has full powers for approving the administrative and technical

estimates of the Board; has full powers to re-appropriate the budget from one sub-head

to other; oversees and reviews the overall performance of various Units of the

Organisation.

MEMBER SECRETARY

Responsible for overall planning and managing all administrative and financial matters

of the organisation; organising the Board Meetings; authenticate and communicate all

orders, sanctions and decisions of the Board; preparation of Annual report; formulation

of the annual budget; e-governance and all other functions as assigned by the Chairman.

He has been delegated financial powers up to Rs. 10 lakhs, by the Chairman.

EXPERT MEMBER

Responsible for regulation of supply of power as per provisions in the Act, collection

of power related data, preparation of power use account, policy document on power,

monitoring generation and distribution of power and advise the Board on all power

related issues and any other matters as assigned by the Chairman.

MEMBER

Responsible for providing guidance and support in appraisal of new projects; collection

of hydrological and hydro-meteorological data; interacting with the States for technical

and operational requirements of projects; regulation of supply of water as per provisions


of the Act; preparation of policy document on water; inspection of projects;

management and mitigation of natural calamities; projects maintenance, operations,

modernisation; dam safety, improving water use efficiency of the projects as notified

by Central Government on approval of the Board; other matters such as technological

advancements, software development, disaster management and any other matters as

assigned by the Chairman.

4.3 INCUMBENTS

The incumbents to the posts of Chairman and Members of GRMB during the year

2017-18 were:

1 Chairman Shri H K Sahu (01-05-2017 to 31-03-2018)

2 Member

Secretary

Dr. Samir Chatterjee (01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018)

3 Expert

Member

Shri A Balan

(Addl. charge)

Shri C Venkata Subbaiah

(01-04-2017 to 18-05-2017)

(06-11-2017 to 31-03-2018)

4 Member Shri A Paramesham

(Addl. charge)

Shri P S Kutiyal

(31-08-2017 to 15-10-2017)

(06-11-2017 to 31-03-2018)

4.4 OTHER OFFICERS and STAFF OF THE BOARD

The supporting officers/ staff from the level of Superintending Engineer to Assistant

Executive Engineer and ministerial staff were deployed on deputation/on duty basis

from both the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) and Telangana (GoT). In

addition, one Assistant Director- II was posted on informal basis from Central Water

Commission. The sanctioned strength of GRMB is 25 posts. The existing strength

during the year is given below:

(i) GoAP – 13

(ii) GoT – 7

(iii) CWC – 1

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Total 21 Nos.

The present organisation chart and staff position is at Annexure – II.


4.5 UNITS OF THE BOARD OFFICE

Member Secretary, Expert Member, Member shall be assisted by the following units

headed by Dy. Secretary/ Director/ Superintending Engineer level officers. Allied

duties and functions are grouped under respective units and each unit is divided into

divisions, headed by an Executive Engineer/ Under Secretary (F). The Executive

Engineer/ Under Secretary (F) is supported by the Officers of the level of Asst. Director/

Dy. Executive Engineer, Asst. Executive Engineer, Superintendent, Accounts Officer,

Sr. Assistant and Jr. Assistant.

(i) Administration and Finance Unit (A & F Unit),

a. Administration & Coordination division

b. Finance division

(ii) Technical Unit

a. Water Management division

b. Appraisal division

(iii) Power Unit.

a. Power division

4.6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE GOVERNMENTS

The States shall extend full cooperation in close coordination with Member Secretary in the conduct of Board Meeting, confirmation of the minutes of the meeting and implementation of the decisions taken in the Board meeting and also in all administrative and technical matters related to their respective Governments.

The Board Members from the State Governments during the year are:

1 Administrative

Member,

Telangana

Dr. S. K. Joshi, Spl. Chief Secretary, I&CAD, GoT.

Dr. S. K. Joshi, Chief Secretary, I &CAD, GoT.

(01-04-2017 to 30-01-2018) (31-01-2018 to 31-03-2018)

2

Administrative

Member, Andhra Pradesh

Sh. Shashi Bhusan Kumar, Secretary to Govt., WRD, GoAP.

(01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018)

3 Technical

Member,

Telangana

Sh. C. Muralidhar,

Engineer-In-Chief, I & CAD, GoT.

(01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018)

4 Technical

Member,

Andhra Pradesh

Sh. M. Venkateshwar Rao,

Engineer-In-Chief, WRD, GoAP.

(01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018)


Chapter - V

MEETINGS 5.1 BOARD MEETINGS

Two Board meetings of GRMB were held during 2017-18. The details are given below:

The 5th Board meeting of GRMB was held on 21-07-2017 under the Chairmanship of

Shri. H K Sahu, Chairman, GRMB at Conference Hall, 5th Floor, Jalasoudha, Errum

Manzil, Hyderabad. Detailed deliberations were held on various agenda items and the

following important decisions were taken in the Meeting:

Reserve Fund: It was decided that the Board shall gradually build up the

Reserve Fund, out of the savings from approved/allocated budget, subject to a

maximum of Rs.1 Crore per year to make a Reserve Fund of up to Rs.10 Crore.

Grant -in -Aid General: It was decided that the Board may request MoWR, RD

& GR to consider the Grant-in-Aid General of Rs.1 Crore as contribution of the

Central Government as seed money for the Board.

Budget: It was decided that the budget allocation to the Board is to be met by

both the State Governments i.e. Telangana & Andhra Pradesh on 50:50 basis.

Logo for GRMB: The Logo for GRMB was approved. The theme of the logo

includes hydrological cycle, irrigation project, power lines, drinking water and

crops.

Structure of the Secretariat: 25 posts were created to be filled on deputation.

(10 posts each from Govt. of Telangana and govt. of Andhra Pradesh and 05

posts from Central Govt.)

Authenticated data: Both the State Govts. agreed to provide the list of projects

and corresponding project authorities to GRMB for creating login credentials to

enable State Governments to upload data of their respective projects directly in

the website of GRMB.

The 6th Board Meeting was held on 12-12-2017 under the Chairmanship of

Shri. H K Sahu, Chairman, GRMB at Conference Hall, 5th Floor, Jalasoudha, Errum

Manzil, Hyderabad.

The important decisions taken in the Meeting are summarized below:

Grant-in-Aid General: It was decided that Grant-in-Aid General provided to

GRMB by the Central Government (with the condition of returning the same

after the State Governments contribute fund to GRMB) be retained by the Board

till the Reserve Fund is built up.


05 posts from Central Govt.: Keeping in view the necessity of having officers

from Central Services, it was decided that MoWR may be approached to

consider deputation of 05 personnel from Central Govt.

Recruitment Rules: ‘GRMB Recruitment Rules-2017’ were approved for 20

nos. of posts.

Air travel by private Airlines: Chairman, GRMB was empowered to allow all

gazetted officers working in GRMB to travel by private airlines also in case of

exigencies of work.

Casual Leaves/ Restricted Holidays: In view of five days-a-week working

schedule in GRMB and to maintain uniformity of admissible leaves/holidays

among Central/State Govt. employees, 10 Casual leaves and 02 Restricted/

Optional holidays were allowed, in a calendar year.

Working Manual: ‘GRMB Working Manual-2017’ was approved.

Authenticated data: GRMB communicated the login credentials to the

authorised project authorities of GoT and requested GoAP to provide the list of

projects and respective project authorities for assigning login details.

TAC Notes/Project data: GRMB requested both the State Governments of

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to provide whatever details available with them

including TAC Notes to GRMB to create data bank in GRMB.

Middle Kolab Project: GRMB requested both the Govts. to furnish observations

on Middle Kolab Multi-purpose project (Odisha) to process the Technical

Clearance by GRMB.

Telemetry: The Board accorded in-principal approval for installation of

Telemetry System/Automatic Data Acquisition System to acquire Real Time

data of Projects/Reservoirs in Godavari basin of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

and for constitution of Three Member Committee comprising of one member

each from both the States and GRMB.

5.2 MEETINGS WITH STATE GOVERNMENTS

1) Chairman, GRMB held a meeting with ENC (I) & (AW), WRD, GoAP at

Vijayawada on 07-10-2017 regarding pending issues such as furnishing Project

details of Major & Medium Irrigation projects, DPRs, copy of approved TAC

Notes etc. pertaining to Andhra Pradesh.


Meeting with officials of GoAP at Vijayawada

2) Chairman, GRMB also held a meeting with the Special Chief Secretary and

Engineer-in-Chief, I & CAD Dept., GoT on 20-10-2017 in Hyderabad regarding

pending issues such as furnishing project details of Major & Medium Irrigation

projects, DPRs, copy of approved TAC Notes etc. pertaining to Telangana State.

3) The 1st meeting of the Three Member Committee on Telemetry held on 29-01-2018

in GRMB office to identify location of probable Telemetry stations in Godavari

basin.

4) The 2nd meeting of the Three Member Committee on Telemetry was held on

27-03-2018 in GRMB office. The Committee held discussions for fine tuning the

list of location of probable Telemetry stations in Godavari basin.

5.3 MEETINGS IN MOWR, RD & GR

1) Chairman, GRMB attended the meeting held by Shri U P Singh, Secretary,

Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR on 09-02-2018 at New Delhi to discuss

Jurisdiction of GRMB & KRMB and other related issues pertaining to the Boards.

2) Chairman, GRMB attended the meeting held by Shri U P Singh, Secretary,

Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR on 15-02-2018 at New Delhi to discuss

various outstanding issues of the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

3) The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

organised a “Regional Conference of Southern States on Water Resources” on

20-02-2018 at hotel Vivantha, Begumpet, Hyderabad. The conference was chaired

http://mowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Shri Nitin Gadkari Profile English.pdf


by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State (WR, RD & GR) and

Parliamentary Affairs. Five southern states namely, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,

Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, Union Territory of Puducherry represented by

their Hon’ble Ministers/ Principal Secretaries/ Engineer-in-Chiefs of Water

Resources and officers of various departments under MoWR, RD & GR located in

Hyderabad participated in the conference. Chairman, GRMB accompanied by

Member Secretary & Member also attended the conference. The objective of the

conference was to discuss pending inter-state water resources issues.

Regional Conference of Southern States on Water Resources


Chapter - VI

ADMINISTRATION & COORDINATION MATTERS

6.1 DEVELOPMENT OF WEBSITE

The website of GRMB was hosted successfully on 7th June, 2017 under the guidance of National Informatics Centre (NIC) at NIC with the domain name <http://grmb.gov.in> and is operational since then. It is maintained by NIC, Hyderabad. The website gives an overall view of GRMB like constitution, organisation and

functions of GRMB, Agreements, Acts & Awards related to water sharing in Godavari

basin, Annual Report for FY: 2016-17, location details of GRMB office, circulars of

GRMB, photographs of important events, RTI etc.

6.2 e- GOVERNANCE

e-Governance is the application of information and communication technologies to

transform the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability of

informational and transactional exchanges with in government, between government &

govt. agencies of National, State, Municipal and Local levels, citizen & businesses and

to empower citizens through access & use of information.

Over the years, a large number of initiatives have been undertaken by various State

Governments and Central Ministries to usher in an era of e-Government. e-Governance

in India has steadily evolved from computerization of Government Departments to

initiatives that encapsulate the finer points of Governance, such as citizen centricity,

service orientation and transparency.

The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), takes a holistic view of e-Governance

initiatives across the country, integrating them into a collective vision, a shared cause.

An initiative driving this growth is the Digital India.

An initiative of Digital India which is adopted by GRMB during the FY:2017-18 is

briefed below.

6.2.1 e-Office

The Government of India, in recognition of the long-felt need for efficiency in

government processes and service delivery mechanisms, has included e-Office as a core

mission mode project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP). It is

estimated that this MMP has the potential of targeting over 2 lakh users.

For implementation of e-Office in GRMB, Nodal officer has been nominated and

communicated to the Ministry. Further, the implementation of e-Office requires

hardware, software, man power, for which the charges that may incur are huge.

http://grmb.gov.in/


Keeping in view of the staff strength of GRMB and huge expenditure, the Ministry was

requested to create an OU in the instance of MoWR. The response of the Ministry is

awaited.

6.3 GRMB RECRUITMENT RULES- 2017

The ‘GRMB Recruitment Rules-2017’ came into force with effect from 12-12-2017

and the same was communicated to the Board Members as well as Ministry of Water

Resources, RD & GR.

The Recruitment Rules were framed for filling up the posts on 50:50 basis from the

State Governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on deputation except the posts to

be filled by Central Government staff on deputation.

6.4 FILING SYSTEM

The existing filing system since inception of GRMB was reviewed and modified to suit

the needs of organisation and for ease of work. The classification, arrangement and

numbering scheme was adopted in accordance with Record Retention Schedule of

Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, 2012.

6.5 CORRESPONDENCE WITH MOWR, RD & GR

i. The Ministry was requested for the inclusion of the name of the Organisation –

“Godavari River Management Board” in the list of departments of Ministry’s

website.

ii. In accordance with the decision of the Board, the Ministry was requested to

consider filling up the 05 central posts on deputation from Central Government

keeping in view the necessity of the GOI personnel to fulfil the mandatory

functions of GRMB such as appraisal of the projects, Admin & Financial

matters as per GOI norms etc.

iii. Ministry was requested to consider re-designating Member as “Member (Civil)”

and Expert Member as “Member (Power)” duly taking up the matter with the

Ministry of Power.

iv. Ministry was requested to consider inclusion of Member, GRMB as “Member

of the Board” as most of the work of the Board is of technical nature (dealt by

the Member).

v. GRMB nominated a nodal officer for eHRMS for interacting with the Ministry.

Subsequently Gap Analysis Report was sent to the Ministry for implementation

of eHRMS.

vi. e-Governance cell, MoWR, RD & GR conveyed letter exempting GRMB from

Phase-II for implementation of eHRMS, in October, 2017.


Chapter - VII

FINANCIAL MATTERS

7.1 ACCOUNTS & PROCUREMENT

As per the A.P. Reorganisation Act 2014, the State Governments are required to provide

necessary funds to the Board to meet all expenses and such amounts are to be

apportioned between the States concerned.

As per the decision taken by the Board in the 5th Board Meeting, such amounts shall be

apportioned by 50:50 basis between GoT & GoAP.

Government Procurement - Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

Government created one stop Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to facilitate online

procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government

Departments / Organizations / PSUs. GeM enhances transparency, efficiency and speed

in public procurement. It also provides the tools of e-bidding and reverse e-auction as

well as demand aggregation to facilitate the government users to achieve the best value

for the money.

GRMB initiated the process of GeM by registering primary user and secondary users

and now GRMB procures all necessary items through Government e-Marketplace

(GeM).

The major items procured during the financial year 2017-18 are:

i. Computers, Laptop, UPs

ii. Laser printers, printer cum scanners

iii. LED TV,

iv. Refrigerator

v. Printer cartridges

7.2 BUDGET & EXPENDITURE

The budget estimate of Rs. 6.50 Crores was approved by the Board for the FY: 2017-18. The statement showing the sub-head wise budget estimate and actual expenditure incurred by the Board during 2017-18 is given at Annexure – III.

7.3 AUDIT

The organisation is required to prepare annual statement of accounts. The account needs

to be audited by the Accountant General.

Accordingly, as per item no. 6.2.1 of SRD of 6th Board Meeting held on 12-12-2017,

the Board decided to get accounts audited annually by a Chartered Accountant

nominated by Principal Accountant General (PAG), Hyderabad.

GRMB has initiated the process of audit of annual accounts for the FY: 2016-17 and

2017-18.


Chapter - VIII

TECHNICAL MATTERS

8.1 LIST OF PROJECTS APPROVED BY TAC OF MoWR, RD & GR

Board Office requested Central Water Commission, State Governments of AP & TS to

furnish the list of projects in Godavari basin approved by Technical Appraisal

Commission (TAC). A list of projects approved since 2000 in both the States of AP &

TS has been furnished by CWC. The list consists of 15 Major Projects and 14 Medium

Projects.

8.2 WATER SHARING IN GODAVARI BASIN

For sharing of Godavari water between the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,

there have to be agreements, or the Awards granted by Tribunal so that GRMB may

discharge its functions as per Section 85 (8) and principle 7 laid down in Eleventh

Schedule of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014.

MoWR, RD&GR was requested on 29-05-2017 that a meeting between the party States

may be convened, at the earliest, to decide upon the following matters so as to enable

GRMB to discharge its functions as per the Act:

(i) Both the party States may be advised to come up with proposals for sharing of

Godavari water on terms mutually agreed upon and, then enter into an

Agreement.

(ii) In the event that such an Agreement could not be entered into, a tribunal may be

appointed for sharing of Godavari water/power between the States of Govt. of

Andhra Pradesh and Govt. of Telangana.

On the request of MoWR, RD & GR, a concept note on water sharing was also furnished

in November, 2017 for taking necessary action.

8.3 LIST OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED TO GROUP OF MINISTERS BY

ERSTWHILE AP AT THE TIME OF BIFURCATION

GRMB requested Commissioner (SPR), MoWR on 28-12-2017 to furnish the list of projects submitted by erstwhile Andhra Pradesh to the Group of Ministers constituted by Cabinet at the time of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

8.4 APEX COUNCIL

Government of Andhra Pradesh, vide their letter dated 28-05-2016, requested

MoWR, RD & GR to convene a meeting of the Apex Council and to ensure that all

works of new projects taken up by GoTS are put on hold until the issue (sharing of

water) is resolved.


The first meeting of the Apex Council was held on 21-09-2016 wherein the following decision was taken:

“Agenda Item No.1: Due to divergent position taken by the two States

on this item, convene Apex Council meeting as and when required to

resolve issues raised of both the States”.

Government of Telangana requested MoWR, RD & GR, vide their letter dated

28-07-2017, to convene Apex Council meeting to advise the GoAP to restrain from the

construction of new projects and to review progress of Telangana getting its rightful

share in Krishna water due to diversion of Godavari water to Krishna River by AP.

MoWR, RD & GR vide their letter dated 23-08-2017, referring the GoT letter as

mentioned above, requested GRMB to furnish the view/ comments on the same. GRMB submitted its views and requested MoWR, RD & GR, vide letter dated

07-09-2017, to convene the meeting of the Apex Council at the earliest to sort out the

issues of sharing of Godavari water between the States of Telangana and Andhra

Pradesh and to advise both the States to furnish the DPRs of new projects and copies

of approvals of existing and ongoing projects to the Board, as requested for, from time

to time.

The issue was raised again by GRMB in the First “Regional Conference of Southern

States on Water Resources” held at Hyderabad on 20-02-2018. It was decided in the

meeting that the issues related to KRMB, GRMB and ongoing/new projects will be

addressed in Apex Council meeting likely to be held in near future.

8.5 INTER-STATE BOARD

Inter State Board has been constituted by Telangana State & Maharashtra to resolve the

issues of Joint Irrigation Projects. MoWR, RD & GR requested GRMB on 30-08-2017

to furnish the views on the objections raised by GoAP on constitution of the Inter-State

Board. GRMB furnished views to MoWR, RD & GR on 27-12-2017.

8.6 TELEMETRY

In pursuance of the decision taken in the 6th Board Meeting held on 12-12-2017, a

committee has been constituted to suggest locations and technical specifications of the

instruments for installation of Telemetry System/Automatic Data Acquisition System

(ADAS) in Godavari Basin in States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The Constitution of the Committee is as under:

1. Shri P S Kutiyal, Member, GRMB.

2. Shri G. Shanker Naik, CE, Hydrology & Investigation, I & CAD, GoTS,

nominated by GoTS.

3. Shri T.V.N.A.R. Kumar, CE, Hydrology, WRD, GoAP, nominated by GoAP.

4. Shri M Ravi Kumar, Superintending Engineer, GRMB - Convenor.


TORs of the Committee:

(i) To identify the locations for installing instruments.

(ii) To frame technical specifications of the instruments for the system.

(iii)Committee shall submit its report to the Chairman, GRMB within 3 months

period. In case of exigency, Chairman, GRMB may extend the tenure of the

Committee by 15 days.

(iv) TA/DA, on tour, of the Members of the Committee will be borne by their

respective departments.

(v) The committee would be operational from Hyderabad and GRMB would

facilitate day-to-day functioning of the committee.

(vi) The Superintending Engineer, GRMB shall be the Convenor.

(vii) Governments of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh would provide all necessary

support and information to enable the committee to complete its assigned task.

1st meeting of the Committee was held on 29-01-2018. The committee identified 120

Telemetry Stations and requested both the Governments to verify suitability of

locations for installation of Telemetry System and to identify existing/planned

telemetry stations installed/ to be installed by GoAP and GoTS, to avoid duplication.

2nd meeting of the Committee was held on 27-03-2018. The Committee discussed about

existing telemetry stations installed by GoAP and by Central Water Commission. The

Chief Engineer, Member of the committee nominated from GoTS, expressed that the

list of existing and planned Telemetry Stations under Godavari Basin will be furnished

after discussion with GoTS. The Chief Engineer was requested by Member, GRMB to

expedite furnishing requisite details. Presentations were given by representatives of

equipment suppliers, M/s Sutron India and M/s Aaxis Nano technologies on Telemetry

System.

8.7 CORRESPONDENCE ON IRRIGATION PROJECTS

For discharging functions of the Board as per provisions of the A.P. Reorganisation Act

2014, GRMB requested both GoT and GoAP to provide DPRs of the new projects of

their respective States. Project-wise brief status on irrigation projects are given in the

following para:

1. Chintalapudi LIS (AP)

CWC returned DPR to GoAP requesting to re-submit revised DPR to CWC through

GRMB, after attending to all the deficiencies pointed out by CWC. GRMB requested

Chief Engineer, Godavari Delta System, Dowleswaram on 13-06-2017 and reminded on 01-02-2018 to submit revised DPR.


2. Pattiseema LIS (AP)

CWC communicated their observations on Project Report (PR) of Pattiseema for their

compliance by the Project Authority. GRMB requested GoAP on 25-05-2016 and

reminded on 31-01-2018 to submit the compliance of the comments and copies of

remaining volumes II & III of PR. GoAP submitted volumes II & III of PR to GRMB.

3. Sharing of Godavari water lifted by GoAP from Pattiseema (TS)

Representative of GoTS raised issue of “sharing of Godavari water lifted by GoAP

from Pattiseema” in 6th Board meeting held on 12-12-2017. Chairman, GRMB stated

that the issue was brought without prior notice. Therefore, GRMB may respond to the

issue if GoTS submits it in writing. The views of GoAP would also have to be taken.

GRMB received a letter from GoTS on the issue and examined it in the light of relevant provisions of GWDT Award. GRMB’s considered views were communicated to GoTS.

4. Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Project (TS)

Central Water Commission informed GRMB regarding submission of DPR of Sita Rama Lift Irrigation project on Godavari River. CWC requested GoT to submit DPR to GRMB also. GRMB also requested Chief Engineer (Irrigation Project), Khammam, GoT, on 27-02-2018, to submit a copy of DPR of Sita Rama Lift Irrigation project for appraisal to accord technical clearance by GRMB as per Section 85 (8)(d) and approval by Apex Council as per Section 84(3)(ii) of AP Reorganisation Act, 2014.

5. Peddavagu Project (TS)

GoAP, on 20.10.2017, requested GRMB to direct GoT for taking up modernisation of

the Peddavagu project which supplies water to both the States.

GRMB informed to GoAP on 10.11.2017 that, as the said project has not been notified by the Central Government, under the provisions of AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, the project is beyond the jurisdiction of GRMB. As such, the Board is not in a position to issue directions to the GoT, at this stage.

6. Data/details of completed and ongoing projects

GRMB since 2015 has been requesting the ENC(I)s of both States for furnishing the

following details:

i. the list of projects with copies of approvals of the Completed and Ongoing

Projects by the Competent Authority.

ii. the DPR’s of new projects to this office for appraisal, to comply with the

provision of Section 85(8)(d) of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014.

iii. In case of no new projects, at present, the same may be intimated in writing to

GRMB.

Both the States have not furnished the same.


7. Middle Kolab Multipurpose Project (Odisha)

The Detailed Project Report of Middle Kolab Multipurpose Project, furnished by the

Chief Engineer, PPF&I, Secha Sadhan, Bhubaneswar on 03-07-2017, was scrutinised

by GRMB. The Project Proposal was taken up for technical clearance in the 6th Board

Meeting of GRMB, held on 12-12-2017. The Govt. of Telangana furnished their

observations on DPR on 02-01-2018. GRMB is addressing to the observation of GoT

with the help of data/ details furnished by the Project Authority.

8. Kaleswaram LIS (TS)

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella Sujala Sravanthi project report was submitted

to CWC by the then Government of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh State in the year 2010.

The project was not cleared from Inter-State angle.

The GoTS submitted DPR of Kaleswaram Project to CWC for techno-economical

appraisal of the project in February, 2016. CWC desired GRMB to appraise project as

per provisions of the A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014. GRMB requested GOT to provide

a copy of DPR of the Project. GoTS took stand that it re-engineered the original project

by dividing it into two components viz., Kaleswaram & Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Pranahita

Project (Adilabad). Therefore, it is an ongoing project.

GRMB gathered soft copy of DPR from CWC and preliminary comments/observations

on the DPR of Kaleswaram project were communicated to CWC.

GRMB further communicated to CWC, on 02-11-2017, that the project cannot be taken

up for Technical Clearance under Section 85(8)(d) of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 in

absence of approved water allocation of completed and ongoing projects in Godavari

basin and water sharing between AP & TS by an agreement between them or by a

Tribunal.

9. Construction of barrage on river Godavari at downstream of intake pump of JCR

Devadula Lift Irrigation (TS)

GoAP, informed GRMB that Administrative Approval for preparation of DPR for

construction of the barrage has been accorded by GoTS. GRMB requested GoTS to

furnish DPR, if already prepared. No response is received in this regard from GoTS.

10. Jyothi Rao Pule Dummugudem Nagarjunasagar Sujala Sravanthi Project

GoAP, vide letter dated 29-12-2017, requested GRMB to address the Government of

India to take up this project as National Project in the interest of the both the successor

States.

GRMB informed GoAP, on 30-01-2018, that as the said project has not been notified

by the Central Government, under the provisions of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014, the


project is beyond the purview of GRMB. GoAP was advised to take up the issue directly

with the MoWR, RD&GR.

Further, GoAP, on 07-03-2018, has requested MoWR, RD&GR to take up the Project

as National Project in the interest of the both the successor states duly placing the matter

before Apex Council, as the execution of the Project has to be carried out in the territory

of Telangana State.


Chapter - IX

POWER ISSUES

The status of the issue pertaining to “Power scheduling by APGENCO, from Upper and Lower

Sileru Hydroelectric Projects” was informed in the 6th meeting of GRMB held on 12-12-2017

that the Committee, set up by the Ministry of Power to resolve the issues raised by the residual

States of AP and TS w.r.t. power sector, has submitted its report to the Ministry of Power.

Representative of GoAP expressed that the communication received from CEA/ MoP may be shared with them for expediting resolution of the issue. Chairman, GRMB assured to communicate with both the States.

Of late, the Ministry of Power communicated, to the Governments of Andhra Pradesh and

Telangana, the decision to dissolve the Committee. GRMB has requested the Ministry of Power

for creation of suitable mechanism to resolve the pending power issues.

It is contemplated to take up the work pertaining to regulation of supply of power to the

authority in-charge of the distribution of Power, as envisaged under Section 85 (8) (b) of the

Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.


Chapter - X

JURISDICTION & WORKING MANUAL

10.1 JURISDICTION

As per Section 87 (1) of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014, the Board shall ordinarily

exercise jurisdiction on Godavari river in regard to any of the projects/head works

(barrages, dams, reservoirs, regulating structures), part of canal network and

transmission lines necessary to deliver water or power to the States concerned, as may

be notified by the Central Government, having regard to the awards, if any, made by

the Tribunals constituted under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.

Earlier, a draft notification for bringing projects under jurisdiction of the Board was

prepared by the Board Secretariat and sent to both the States to communicate their

views. The issue was discussed during 4th meeting of the Board.

As the issue could not be resolved at Board’s level, the Ministry of Water Resources,

RD & GR was requested for taking up action, vide letter Dt. 07-12-2016. After

obtaining views of both States, GRMB further sent the draft notification to the

Ministry, along with the views of both States.

MoWR, RD&GR conducted two meetings in New Delhi on 09-02-2018 & 15-02-2018

to discuss the issue of jurisdiction of both the Boards i.e., GRMB & KRMB. Chairman,

GRMB attended the meetings.

The issue was also discussed in “First Regional Conference of Southern States on

Water Resources” held at Hyderabad on 20-02-2018. It was opined in the meeting that

issues related to jurisdiction of KRMB, GRMB may be addressed in Apex Council

meeting likely to be held in near future.

10.2 WORKING MANUAL

The ‘GRMB Working Manual-2017’ subsuming ‘GRMB Regulations 2014’ was approved by the Board in its 6th Board meeting held on 12-12-2017.

The Working Manual consists of policies and procedures for day-to-day functioning of

GRMB; such as transaction of Business, structure of the Board Office, functions &

powers of offices/divisions, Jurisdiction of the Board etc.


Chapter - XI

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS, RTI, VIP REFERENCES &

COURT CASES

11.1 PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS

GRMB furnished relevant information/data for answering 07 (seven) Lok Sabha

questions and 02 (two) Rajya Sabha questions to the Ministry of Water Resources, RD

& GR during the year 2017-18, as detailed below:

Type of Question Question Nos. Numbers received

Answered Pending

Lok Sabha

Provisionally admitted starred/ unstarred

Dy. no: 8667 for answer on

03.08.2017

1 1 0

Starred Dy. no: 8424 for answer on

01.08.2017

Dy. no: 1994 for 19.07.2017

2 2 0

Unstarred Dy. no: 10622 for 07.12.2016

(Received on 31.07.2017)

Q. no. 480 for answer on

19.07.2017

2 2 0

Starred/ unstarred Dy. no: 3758 for answer on

08.02.2018

1 1 0

Provisional Dy. no: 1068 for answer on

18.07.2017

1 1 0

Rajya Sabha

Provisionally admitted starred/ unstarred

Dy. no: U1770 for answer

on 31.07.2017

1 1 0

Starred Q.no:257 for answer on

10.08.2017

1 1 0

Total 9 9 0


11.2 RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

The Right to Information Act (RTI) enacted by Parliament on 15th June, 2005 and came

into force on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment). GRMB has

implemented the provisions of the Act. Information in respect of GRMB in compliance

of Right to Information Act, 2005 has been kept in public domain under dashboards

through its official website at http://grmb.gov.in.

Superintending Engineer and Member Secretary, GRMB have been designated as CPIO

and the First Appellate Authority respectively.

GRMB furnished all required information for answering total 04 (four) RTI

applications, received from the Ministry during the year 2017-18, as detailed below:

Date of receipt from MoWR

RTI Registration No Name of the person

Subject

16-08-2017 Online RTI Registration No. MoWRC/R/2017/00169 dated 08-08-2017

Shri Javed

Abidi, East of

Kailash, New

Delhi.

Total no.of posts/ jobs in Group

A,B,C & D in public services

17-08-2017 Online RTI Registration No.

MoWRC/R/2017/80102/2

dated 17-08-2017

Shri Udham

Singh, District

Court Complex,

Faridabad,

Haryana.

Deputation of posts outside the

Ministry/ Department


MOWRC/R/2017/00237

dated 18-09-2017

Shri Akreet

Varma

Information in respect of Estt.IV

Section of the Ministry.


MOWRC/R/2017/80149/2

dated 21-11-2017

Shri Javed

Abidi, East of

Kailash, New

Delhi.

List of all posts by name under

CCA of the Ministry and which

have been reserved for person

with disabilities;


DOEXP/R/2018/80177

dated 12-02-2018

Shri Bharatam

Pavan Kalyan

1)Total amount of funds disbursement to the state of AP under different schemes under AP Reorganisation Act 2014 till date; 2)Amount of revenue grant provided to AP under revenue deficit, 3) amount of funds provided to AP for the said institutions deemed to be implemented under Andhra Pradesh reorganization Act,2014, 4) funds given to the AP for its new capital development, 5) Funds given or raised to various institutions and completion of Polavaram Project.

http://grmb.gov.in/


11.3 VIP REFERENCES

GRMB received 2 nos. of VIP references from Shri Vijay Goel, Hon’ble MoS (I/c)

Youth Affairs & Sports & Hon’ble MoS (WR, RD & GR) and Dr. S Venu Gopala

Chary, Special Representative of Telangana, for which the relevant information has

been communicated.

11.4 COURT CASES

GRMB furnished relevant draft para-wise replies for 16 nos. of court cases during 2017-

18, as detailed below:

(In the High Court of Judicature, Hyderabad)

Sl. No.

WP No LIMBS No.

Date of filing Issues Involved

1 W.P No. 33541 of 2016 and WPMP No. 41422 of 2016 & Matta Radha & 10 others

313405 28.09.2016 Land Acquisition for

Chinthalapudi LIS

2 W.P No. 34018 of 2016 and WPMP No. 41963 of 2016 & Rayapati Uma

Nageswari & 5 others


Chinthalapudi LIS

3 W.P No. 33977 of 2016 and WPMP No. 41920 of 2016 & Gannamaneni Sharada & 7 others


Chinthalapudi LIS

4 W.P No. 1303 of 2017 and WPMP No. 1446 of 2017 & Nailuri Satyavathi & 85 others


Chinthalapudi LIS

5 W.P No. 9564 of 2017 & Kasanna Satyavathi & 2 others


Chinthalapudi LIS

6 W.P No. 6935 of 2017 and & Edpuganti Satyavathi


Chinthalapudi LIS

7 W.P No. 12760 of 2017 & Devarapalli Someswara Rao & 55


Chinthalapudi LIS

8 W.P No. 26635 of 2017 & Maddipati Venkateswara Rao & 3 1 others


Chinthalapudi LIS

9 W.P.No.30487 of 2017 & Maddipati

Venkateswara Rao & 6 others


Chinthalapudi LIS

10 W.P No. 19410 of 2017 & Sh. Sunku Rajam


Kaleswaram LIS

11 W.P No. 19930 of 2017 & Sh. Gurrala Anand Reddy & 9 others


Kaleswaram LIS


12 W.P No. 22903 of 2017 & S. Madhava

Reddy & 17 others


Kaleswaram LIS

13 W.P No. 27069 of 2017 & Gurrala

Anand Reddy & 10 thers


Kaleswaram LIS

14 W.P No. 24983 of 2017 & T. Srinivas &

5 others


Kaleswaram LIS

15 W.P No. 26421 of 2017 & Gandla Lakshmi & others


Kaleswaram LIS

16 W.P No. 31491 of 2017 & V. Devi Reddy & 20 others


Kaleswaram LIS


Chapter - XII

STAFF WELFARE

12.1 COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND

GENDER JUSTICE

The Constitution of India provides equal rights and opportunities to all citizens. It does

not make any discrimination on the grounds of sex. Indian women are also responding

positively to this changed socio-political situation. This does not mean that our women

are completely free from problems. On the contrary, the changing situation is causing

them new problems. They are now beset with new stresses and strains.

In pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order passed in connection with the writ

petition (Criminal) No.666-70 of 1992 in the case of Visakha - Vs - State of Rajasthan

and others and the Section 4 of the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” (Act of 14 of 2013), GRMB

Women Cell/ Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) was constituted in February, 2018

to address the complaints of women working in Godavari River Management Board.

The composition of the Internal Complaints Committee is as follows:

1. Smt. V. Vijaya Lakshmi, U/S (F) Presiding Officer/ Chairperson

2. Shri D. Karunakar, DEE Member

3. Smt. L. Jasmine Supriya, AEE Member

4. Smt. P. Usha Rani, DEE 3rd Party Member, Krishna River Management Board (KRMB)

The Complaints Committee shall be deemed to be the Inquiring Authority appointed

by the Disciplinary Authority for the purpose of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 and its

reports are to be treated as Inquiry Report. It will examine the complaints made against

sexual harassment by women employee(s) and, if necessary, conduct an enquiry. On

completion of the same, the Committee will submit its findings to the Chairman,

GRMB within 60 days, for further necessary action.

There was no complaint from any employees, therefore, the committee did not hold

any meeting during the year 2017-18.


Chapter – XIII

MISCELLANEOUS

13.1 FIELD VISITS

(i) Chairman, GRMB accompanied by Member Secretary, Member & other technical

officers visited Indira Sagar Polavaram Project; Pattiseema LIS, Chintalapudi LIS

& Tadipudi LIS on Right Bank and Thota Venkatachalam Pushkara LIS &

Purushothapatnam LIS on Left Bank of Godavari River; Thammileru Aqueduct,

Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, Prakasam Barrage, Pavitrasangam (Andhra Pradesh)

where Godavari water meets Krishna river; from 4th to 7th October 2017.

Pump House of Pattiseema LIS

GRMB officers at Tammileru Aqueduct


Delivery Cistern of Tadipudi LIS Sir Arthur Cotton Museum Dowleswaram

Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage Tammileru Aqueduct

Prakasham Barrage Pavithra Sangamam

(ii) A team of officers headed by Chairman, GRMB accompanied by Member and other

technical officers made a visit to Kaleswaram project (Telangana State) i.e.; Barrages

across Godavari river namely Medigadda, Annaram, Sundilla and their associated

Pump houses and water conveyance system, Yellampalli Barrage, Package-6,

Package-8, Package-10, Package-11 and Package-12, during 15th to 17th March, 2018.


Medigadda Barrage and Pump House under Construction

Piers & Gates of Annaram & Sundilla Barrage Left Main Tunnel under Package 6

Pump House Cavern (Package – 12) Shaft in Motor Floor in the Pump House Cavern (Package-8)


13.2 AWARENESS PROGRAMMES OF GOI

13.2.1 Swachhta Hi Sewa “Swachhta Hi Sewa” campaign to achieve “Open Defection Free (ODF)” society

was conducted by GRMB on 02-10-2017 at Nizampet Gram Panchayat, Hyderabad

in which Gram Sarpanch, Executive Officer of the Gram Panchayat and Local

Community dwellers were participated. During the programme, the following

activities were under taken:

13.2.1.1 Jagrukta Adhiyan An awareness meeting was organised in Nizampet Gram Panchayat Community

hall and speeches delivered by the members of Gram Panchayat as well as

officers of GRMB highlighting the importance of cleanliness and ODF practices

in particular to reach the goal “Swachhta Hi Sewa” and ultimately “Swachh

Bharat Mission” of the Central Government.

Pamphlets in local language (Telugu) carrying the message of cleanliness and

ODF society were distributed among the participants.

13.2.1.2 Shauchalaya Nirman (or Shramdaan) The Woman Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Smt. Pramila along with GRMB

Officials interacted with the participants and impressed upon them to adhere to

the practice of using toilets and eradicate Open Defection and informed that

almost 90% of the households have toilets in the Nizampet Gram Panchayat and

the necessary action would be taken to make the Gram Panchayat 100% ODF.

GRMB team creating awareness of cleanliness


GRMB officials with Sarpanch, Nizampet Village

GRMB officials with Sarpanch & village dwellers

13.2.2 Special Cleanliness Drive before Diwali In pursuance of MoWR, RD & GR directions, “Special Cleanliness Drive before Diwali” was organized by GRMB on 17-10-2017 to identify and dispose off unuseful material lying around.

A banner of Cleanliness Drive


13.2.3 Vigilance Awareness Week

GRMB observed Vigilance Awareness Week with central theme for the Year

“My vision – Corruption Free India” from 30th October, 2017 to 4th November,

2017 in the office premises of GRMB as well as at Govt. High School,

ErrumManzil, Hyderabad. During the week, the following activities were

under taken:

(i) On 30-10-2017, all the employees of the Board took oral as well as and

e-Integrity Pledge online and obtained Certificate of Commitment issued by

CVC. Chairman, GRMB took Integrity Pledge on behalf of GRMB and

administered Integrity Pledge to all the employees of the Board.

GRMB officials taking vigilance pledge

(ii) On 31-10-2017, all the employees of the Board assembled in the office

premises of Jalasoudha, Errum Manzil, Hyderabad and formed Human Chain

with Banners & Placards with relevant slogans.

Display of Placards with slogans by GRMB employees on 31-10-2017


Human Chain formation by GRMB employees on 31-10-2017.

(iii) The Board Officials conducted an Essay Writing Competition both in English

and Telugu languages at Govt. High School, Errummanzil, Hyderabad on the

central theme “My vision – Corruption free India” on 01-11-2017.

Essay Writing Competition at school

(iv) A programme was conducted at the premises of the above School for prize

distribution for the best six performers of the Essay Writing competitions.

Member Secretary administered Vigilance Pledge to school children and staff.

Short messages were given to school children by the officials of the GRMB

and Pamphlets distributed to create awareness among them regarding

“Corruption Free India” on 02-11-2017.


Vigilance Pledge at school premises

Member Secretary, GRMB delivering speech

Winners of the competitions


13.2.4 Swachhta Pakhwada 2018 The Swachhta Pakhwada, 2018 has been organised from 16th to 31st March,

2018 by GRMB. An action plan was prepared by GRMB by incorporating the

activities suggested by MoWR, RD&GR.

The important activities carried out during the Pakhwada are:

On the first day i.e., on 16-03-2018, Member Secretary inaugurated Swachhta

Pakhwada by administering Swachhta Pledge to all the officers/ staff of GRMB

in office premises. Banners on Swachhta Pakhwada were displayed at the

Entrance doors of GRMB Office.

GRMB officials taking Swachhta Pledge

The office premises & surrounding areas and office corridors were cleaned, and

Dust bins were installed to ensure hygienic work environment.

Almirahs/ wardrobes, all electronic equipment, AC machines, fans, lights, switch

boards etc. in all chambers were cleaned.

Cleaning the premises


Cleaning the cupboards & almirahs

Green drive in office premises was carried out.

Plantation in GRMB office


Swachhta programme was organized at Government School, ErrumManzil,

Hyderabad on 22-03-2018. During the programme, Swachhta pledge by all

school children & Staff, Essay writing & Painting competitions, Prizes & snacks

distribution, displaying placards, delivering speeches to habituate health &

hygiene practices to achieve the goals of ‘Clean India’ campaign etc. were

carried out.

Pledge by the students & other activities


From 26-03-2018 to 28-03-2018, cleanliness drive in and around Hussain Sagar

lake, Hyderabad was carried out.


Cleanliness drive at Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad

Representatives from WAPCOS visited GRMB office and witnessed the

activities carried out by GRMB in office premises as well as at Hussain Sagar

lake.

13.3 TRAININGS/ CONFERENCE/ SEMINARS

13.1.1 India Water Week

Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India inaugurated India Water Week

organised by MoWR, RD & GR, GoI during 10-14 October, 2018 at Vignan

Bhawan, New Delhi with the theme “Water and Energy for inclusive growth”.

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of MoWR, RD & GR and Shri Arjun Ram Meghal,

Union State Minister, Dr. Sashi Pal Singh participated in the India Water Week.

Chairman, GRMB and Member Secretary, GRMB participated in the event.

13.1.2 Training at NWA, Pune

National Water Academy, CWC, Pune undertook many training programmes to

train officers during 2017-18. GRMB officers participated in following

programmes:

i. ‘Water Governance’ carried out from 19th to 23rd June, 2017, wherein 4 Nos.

officers participated.

ii. Trans-Boundary Water Resources - Conflict to Co-operation’ carried out

from 05th to 09th March, 2018, wherein 1 No. officer participated.

13.1.3 21st National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG)

The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), in

association with the Government of Telangana organised the 21st National

Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) at Hyderabad International Convention

Centre (HICC) Novotel & HICC Complex, Hyderabad on 26th and 27th

February, 2018.


The theme of the Conference was “Technology for Accelerating

Development” with the following sub-themes:

Building User experience

Universalization and Replication

Governing e - Governance

Emerging technologies

e-Governance good/best practices

Smt. Lakshmi Biswas, Asst. Executive Engineer, GRMB actively participated

in the plenary session and events of the Conference.

13.1.4 Lectures by Chairman, GRMB

i. A lecture was delivered by Chairman, GRMB, on 06-03-2018, on

“Experiences of Godavari River Management Board” during the

training programme on ‘Trans-Boundapry Water Resources- Conflict to

Co-operation’ at National Water Academy, CWC, Pune.

ii. 33rd Dr. M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Endowment Lecture was

delivered by Chairman, GRMB on 22-03-2018, on “Functioning of

River Management Boards in India” at Institute of Water Studies,

Tharamani, Chennai explaining the River Act, 1956 and functioning of

various River Boards in India.

13.4 TRANSFERS/ POSTINGS OF GRMB OFFICERS

The following officers were transferred to/ from GRMB during the year 2017-18:

NAME OF THE OFFICER DATE REMARKS

Shri. G Sudarshan, DCE 10-04-2017 Transferred to O/o GVC-I, SRSP, Pochampad.

Shri. H K Sahu, Chairman 01-05-2017 Transferred to GRMB.

Shri. A K Balan, Expert Member (Addl. charge)

18-05-2017 Transferred to CEA.

Smt. Vijaya Lakshmi, AD- II 09-08-2017 Transferred to CWC (HQ), New Delhi.

Shri. A Paramesham, Member (Addl. Charge)

31-08-2017 Transferred to GRMB.

Shri. A Paramesham, Member (Addl. Charge)

16-10-2017 Transferred to Krishna River Management Board (KRMB).


Shri. C Venkata Subbaiah, Expert Member 06-11-2017 Transferred to GRMB.

Shri. P S Kutiyal, Member 06-11-2017 Transferred to GRMB.

Shri. Venkata Ramana, Dy. Executive Engineer

28-12-2017 Transferred from GRMB.

Smt. C Padmini, Executive Engineer 04-01-2018 Transferred from RBLIS Project circle to GRMB on deputation.

Shri. G Karunakar, Dy. Executive Engineer 25-01-2018 Transferred from KRMB to GRMB on deputation.

13.5 PLANTATION DRIVE

With rapid increase in population, India has gone through a rapid period of economic

growth. As such, the country’s environmental conditions have suffered greatly due to

this growth. One of the most significant issues is deforestation.

To combat the climate change, many campaigns were under taken in many offices,

colleges, schools etc. in various sectors. As a part of plantation drive, indoor plants have

been brought and planted in the office building of GRMB.

13.6 GRMB LIBRARY

GRMB has initiated the process of setting up a library covering the fields of both

engineering and finance matters. Several publications, books of Finance Rules &

Regulations, study of water bodies, annual reports, newspapers etc., are available. The

library is being progressively developing in order to serve the users in a better, fast and

accurate way by providing available information for efficient functioning of the Board.


Chairman

Expert Member

EE (Electrical)

ADE (Electrical)

AE (Electrical)

Member Secretary

Dy. Secretary/

Director *

EE (Admin)

DEE /

AD/AD-II *

AEE

Superintendent

Jr. Asst

US(F)*/DD(F)

Accounts

Officer *

Sr. Asst

Member

Director/ Superintending

Engineer *

EE (WM)

DEE

AEE - I AEE - II

EE (Appraisal)

DEE

AEE - IIAEE - I

PSPSPS

PPS

ORGANISATION CHART (As approved)

Note: 1. (*) These posts shall be from Central Government on deputation.

2. Other posts shall be from States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on 50:50 basis on deputation. 3. In case any State/ Central Govt. fails to provide the required no. of personnel, the Chairperson is empowered to draw from other State/ Central Government and vice-versa.

ANNEXURE- I


ANNEXURE- II

STAFF POSITION

B Officers from States of AP & TS and CWC

Sl. No.

Name of the Post Total Sanctioned

posts

Filled Posts

Vacant

1 Director/SE (Civil)* 1* 1 -

2 Dy. Secretary/ Director* 1* - 1

3 Executive Engineer (Civil) 3 4 (-)1

4 Executive Engineer (Electrical) 1 - 1

5 Under Secretary (Finance)* 1* 1 -

6 Accounts Officer* 1* - 1

7 Dy. Executive Engineer (Civil) 2 2 -

8 Assistant Divisional Engineer (Electrical) 1 - 1

9 Asst. Director/ Asst. Director-II (Civil)* 1* 1** 1

10 Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) 5 5+1** -

11 Asst. Engineer (Electrical) 1 - 1

12 PPS to Chairman 1 1 -

13 PS to Member Secretary, Expert Member & Member

3 - 3

14 Superintendent 1 2 (-)1

15 Sr. Assistant 1 2 (-)1

16 Jr. Assistant 1 1 -

Total 25 19+2** 6

Note: 1. Asterisk (*) refers to the post from Central Government. 2.Double asterisk (**) refers to the post on OD / Informal basis from State/Central Government.

Sl. No.

Name of the Post Classification

of Post Sanctioned

Posts Filled

A Officers from GoI

1 Chairman Group ‘A’ 1 1

2 Member Secretary Group ‘A’ 1 1

3 Expert Member Group ‘A’

1 1

4 Member Group ‘A’ 1 1

Total 4 4


ANNEXURE- III

BUDGET & EXPENDITURE 2017-18

(₹ In Lakhs)

Sl. No.

Sub head Budget Estimate

Expenditure Remarks

1 Salaries 507.400 177.648

2 Medical Treatment 6.000 0.217

3 Domestic travel expenses 20.000 8.019

4 Office Expenses 14.600 5.698

5 Rent, Rates and Taxes 5.000 0.000

6 Publications 8.000 0.000

7 Other administrative expenses 2.000 0.163

8 Advertising and publicity 2.000 0.000

9 Minor Works 32.000 10.053

10 Motor Vehicles 23.000 9.801

11 Engagement of Consultants. 5.000 0.564

12 Other Charges 15.000 0.000

13 Machinery and Equipment 10.000 0.000

14 Professional charges 0.000 0.513

TOTAL 650.000 212.675

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