Preamble

The T.B.P.H.L.C. scheme is a joint venture of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states. The Right Bank High Level Canal (R.B.H.L.C) takes off from Right bank of T.B. Dam and runs in Karnataka and enters in Andhra Pradesh at Km 105.437 and contemplated to irrigate an ayacut of 2.849 Lakhs Acres out of this 1,45,236 Acres are in Ananthapuramu District and the remaining is Kurnool and Kadapa Districts.

The distribution of 21.73 T.M.Cft. of water within Ananthapuramu District for T.B.P.H.L.C. System is as given below.

T.B.P.H.L.C. Stage-I:

T.B.P.H.L.C. STAGE-II:

TBPHLC System (Stage-I) HIGH LEVEL MAIN CANAL (H.L.M.C)

From A.P. Border to Mid Pennar Dam.

Preamble

The High Level Main Canal (H.L.M.C) enters in to Andhra Pradesh at Km. 105.437 near Bommanahal (v), Ananthapuramu District and terminates in to a vanka which leads to Mid Pennar Reservoir.

Salient Features

Modernisation of TBP High Level Main Canal from Km.105.437 to Km. 189.680

In addition to 32.50 T.Mcft of Tungabhadra water allocated by the KWDT, a quantity of 10 T.Mcft of water is also allocated by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to PABR for catering the drinking requirement and other incidental needs of the District, vide G.O. Ms. No. 3 Irrigation & CAD (P.W..MAJ.Irr.VI) Department, Dated: 04.01.2006. In order to draw 42.50 T.Mcft (32.50 + 10.00) of Tungabhadra water, the High Level Main Canal (HLMC) is to be widened to carry a discharge of 4200 cusecs at A.P. Border as suggested by the Committee of Experts.

The Administrative Approval has been accorded by the Government for Rs. 463.50 Crores vide G.O.Ms. No. 249 I&CAD (PW-Maj. IX) Dept. Dated : 23.11.2007. This work is being taken up in 6 Packages (Period of contract: 51 months) and the works have been taken up in the closure period i.e. from March, 2009 onwards.

MID PENNAR RESERVOIR (M.P.R)

Preamble

The Mid Pennar Reservoir has been constructed across River Pennar near Penakacherla (v), Garladinne Mandal, Ananthapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh witha storage capacity of 5.17 TMC.

Salient Features

Subbaraya Sagar Balancing Reservoir (S.S.B.R)

Preamble

Subbaraya Sagar Balancing Reservoir (S.S.B.R) has been constructed across local vagu near Kadavakallu (v), Tadipatri Mandal, Ananthapuramu District. Subbaraya Sagar Balancing Reservoir is a percolating tank which exits at the tail end of Mid Pennar South Canal with a capacity of 0.42 TMC. This reservoir feeds water to 29th distributory of Mid Pennar South Canal and to Tadipatri Branch Canal.

Salient Features

Mutchukota Balancing Reservoir (M.B.R)

The Guntakal Branch Canal (G.B.C) System

Preamble

The Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir is located across River Pennar near Korrakodu (v), Kuderu Mandal, Ananthapuramu District. It is intended to store 11.10 T.Mcft. to provide irrigation facilities to 1.00 lakh acres (50,000 Acres under P.A.B.R. Right Canal and 50,000 Acres under Yadiki Canal System). In addition, it is intended to feed tanks enrout P.A.B.R. Right Canal and driking water facility to the Chronically drought prone upland areas in Ananthapuramu District.

Salient Features

Irrigation potential:

It is intended to provide irrigation facilities to 1.01 lakh acres (50,000 Acres under P.A.B.R. Right Canal in addition to stabilization of ayacut 7,500 acres under tanks enroute and 51,600 Acres under Yadiki Canal System).

Status:

Dam : All the Dam works are almost completed except erecting of Gantry Crane and certain rehabilitation works (Drilling and Grouting to prevent leakages). An amount of Rs. 13.50 Crores is necessary to complete the above works.

PABR Right Canal :

The PABR Right Canal has been taken up in 1978 to provide irrigation facilities to an extent of 50,000 Acres to serve in Kuderu, Singanamala, Anantapur, Raptadu, Dharmavaram and Tadimarri Mandals of Ananthapuramu District in addition to stabilization of ayacut of 7,500 acres under tanks enroute.

Longitude : 77° 17' 57'' E

Latitude : 14° 47' 26'' E

Contemplates irrigation facilities to an extent of 5000 acres to serve 7 mandals in Ananthapuramu district in addition to stabilization of ayacut of 7500 acres under M.I tanks.

The works are almost completed except distributory network. It is estimated that Rs. 20.00 Crores is necessary for physical completion of all balance works to provide contemplated benefits.

TBP.HLC. System (Stage-II)

YADIKI CANAL SYSTEM (P.A.B.R STAGE-II):

Preamble :

Yadiki Canal system is intended to provide Irrigation facilities to an ayacut of 50,000 acres I.D. during Rabi season by utilising 5 TMCft of water to be stored in P.A.B.R. to benefit arid areas of Yadiki, Peddavadugur, Peddapappuru and Tadipatri Mandals of Ananthapuramu district.

Mandals benefited :

4 Nos.Peddavaduguru, Yadiki, Peddapappuru, Tadipatri.

Pendekallu Balancing Reservoir

Preamble :

Pendekallu Balancing Reservoir to a capacity of 0.65 TMC is constructed at Pendekallu village, Peddapappuru Mandal, Anantapur District.

Chagallu Barrage

Preamble :

Chagallu Barrage is constructed to a capacity of 1.50 T.Mcft at Chagallu village, Peddapappuru Mandal, Ananthapuramu District.

Preamble :

The Anantha Venkata Rami H.N.S.S. Project is conceived to provide irrigation facilities to 6.025 Lakh acres (Khariff ID) in the four districts of Rayalaseema and supply of drinking water to about 33 Lakh People, utilizing 40 TMC of flood water from the Krishna River. This flood water is to be drawn from the foreshore of Srisailam reservoir with an approach channel of 3.4 Kms length and the Main canal runs for a length of 565 Kms. Water is to be drawn during the 120 flood days from August to November. This scheme involves lifting of water in 8 stages in Phase-I Main Canal and 4 stages on Phase-II main canal with a total lift height of 369.83m, excavation of 5 Nos. of tunnels for a total length of 13.05 Kms and formation of 8 balancing reservoirs enroute.

The water utilization proposed under the project is as follows:-

Four branch canals namely, Peruru Branch Canal, Madakasira Branch Canal, Punganur Branch Canal and Niva Branch Canal are proposed along the main canal. Three distributories Viz., Atmakur, Thamballipalli and Vayalpadu are also proposed along the main canal.

The Ayacut proposal under Four Districts is as follows:

Salient Features

HNSS Project Phase-I (Kurnool and Ananthapuramu Districts)

HNSS Project Phase-I, starts near Malyala(v), Nandikotkur(m), Kurnool District and contemplates lifting 14 TMC of water from Krishna river in 9 lifts (including Muchchumarri Lift ) ranging from 24 to 31.20m height, including construction of 3 reservoirs on main canal, and to convey them through HNSS canal of 216.00 Kms length connecting to the pump houses, to provide irrigation facilities to 1.98 lakh acres in Kurnool and Ananthapuramu Districts besides providing drinking water to a population of 10 lakh in 144 villages. One Branch canal i.e., Peruru Branch Canal (80,600 Acres) with 3 lifts is included in Phase-I. Ayacut proposed under HNSS Phase-I is 1,98,000 acres

Main component works

The work of Phase-I are taken up under EPC turnkey system in 23 Packages (Civil works) and the main canal works from Km.(-) 3.40 to Km.216.300 i.e., up to Jeedipalli Reservoir were completed and distributory works are in progress. The works of Mechanical package works (lifts) are at completion stage.

HNSS Phase-II (Anantapuramu, Kadapa and Chittoor Districts):

The Phase-II of the project involves

The 5 Reservoirs are proposed in Phase-II as follows

HNSS Project In Anantapuramu District

(a) Ananthapuramu District:- Phase-I:

Preamble

Upper Pennar Project was constructed across Pennar River near Peruru Village in Ramagiri Mandal in Ananthapuramu District and it was constructed across River Pennar in 1956 having an ayacut of 10,048 Acres under left and right flank main canals.

Salient Features

1) Peruru

2)Maddalacheruvu

3)Thogarakunta

4)K.N.Palyam

5) Gunthapalli

6)Gandlaparthi

7)Thumucherla

8)Palacherla

Preamble

This is a diversion scheme constructed across Pennar River 0.80 Kms down stream of confluence of the Pennar and Kumudvathi Rivers.This Project envisages supplementation of water to 7 tanks enroute both Left & Right side canals of the project and it was constructed during the year 1948 - 1956 across Pennar River half a mile below the confluence of the Pennar and Kumudvathi River.

Salient Features

This project envisages supplementation of water to 7 tanks enroute both on left and right side canals of the project.

1) Kotnur 2) Muddireddi palli 3) Melapuram 4) Singireddypalli 5) Kollakunta 6) Kodiginahalli 7) Subbarayanipalli 8) Sasanakota 9) Parigi 10) Sirikolam 11) Pydeti 12) Beerepalli 13) Utukuru 14) Beechiganipalli 15) Vittapalli 16) Ganapathi palli 17) Seegihalli 18) Narasapuram

This is constructed prior to construction of Pennar Kumudvathi Project across Jayamangali river to divert water through a old 4KMS length of supply channel to Parigi tank. But, after completion of Pennar Kumudvathi Project Jayamangali anicut is connection with a new channel of 6.2 KM length from the head sluice.

Preamble

This project is located in Gummagatta Mandal near border of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states, across Vedavathi River (also called Pedda Hagari River) in Krishna basin and it was constructed across River Hagari during 1955 to 1961 with a designed localization pattern of 12,000 Acres in both left and right flank main canals.

Salient Features

Tallakera, Gummagatta, Gonabavi , Kalugodu , J.Venkatampalli, Belodu, RangaChedu , Netrapalli, Junjurampalli, Mallepalli, Vydayanguredlapalli, Hosahalli, Emupalli, Bhupasamudram.

Bhairavanithippa, Gundivaripalli ,Vepalaparthi , Chelimepalli, Bairasamudram, Buddamepalli, Polepalli, Boyaladoddi, Kanepalli

Preamble

This project is constructed across river Maddileru which is a tributary to Chitravathi River. This project is located near Adavibramhana palli Thanda, of about 9KM from Mudigubba and was Constructed across the Maddileru river (Tributory to Chitravathi River) was completed with a year 2001 with an ayacut under this project 12,880 Acres both left and right flank main canals.

Salient Features

1) Dorigallu 2)Nakkalapalli 3) Indukuru 4) Marthadu 5) Pula kunta palli 6) Dhamani Palli 7) Bandlapalli 8) Kodavandlapalli 9) Edulapalli 10) Chitravaripalli 11) Budanampalli 12) Gandlavandla palli 13) Sankepalli.

Formation of new M.I tank across Jilledubanda vagu near Guddampalli thanda of Gunjepalli (V) Mudigubba(M)

Preamble

This tank is being constructed across Jilledubanda vagu which is a tributary to Maddileru river and is located in Pennar basin. The total cost is Rs.1146.01 Lakhs including LA for head works. The head works is taken up at a cost of Rs. 598 Lakhs for head works during 7/2004.

Salient Features

Present Stage

The head works are almost completed. The contractor has stopped the work. The balance work is proposed to be taken up as per clause 60 of APDSS and no contractor is coming forward to do the work at the old rates. The Revised Estimate is submitted to Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Hyderabad for obtaining Revised Administrative approval. The Land Acquisition for canals is under process. Soon after completion of Land Acquisition, estimates will be prepared and submitted to Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Hyderabad for obtaining administrative approval.

Land Acquisition

An amount of Rs.75.66 lakhs has been deposited with the revenue department for acquiring an extent of 336.07 acres for Head works and LA completed. Rs. 16.00 lakhs was deposited with the Revenue Department for acquiring an extent of about 118 Acres of Land for Left side and right side canals. The Land Acquisition is under process.

Status Report On Groundwater Resources And Activities Of Groundwater Department In Anantapuramu District-August-2014

The Ground Water Department is Carrying out integrated Hydrogeological & Geophysical surveys for selection of different wells both for irrigation as well as Drinking water for District Agencies such as Scheduled Caste Corporation, BC Corporation, DRDA, DWMA, APSCRIC, PR, MI, RWS Departments and Private Parties on their request. In addition to this the Department is carrying out of Surveys for the selection of sites for construction of Artificial Recharge Structures like check dams/Percolation tanks.

Under APWALTA Groundwater surveys were carried and 17 sites recommended out of 4 sites surveyed; 34 sites recommended out of 89 sites surveyed under SCP; 5 sites recommended out of 14 sites surveyed under TSP; 35 sites recommended out of 65 sites surveyed under drinking schemes; 13 sites recommended out of 15 sites surveyed for sectoral offices; 3 sites recommended out of 3 sites surveyed for Environmental Clearance. 7 sites recommended out of 18 sites surveyed under check dams for the financial year - 2014-15.

Ground Water resource available, Utilization and stage of utilization based on Groundwater estimation in 2010(Base Year 2010-11)

The total Groundwater resource available is 1,44,156 Ha.m (50.87 TMC). Utilization is 1,14,182 Ha.m (40.29 TMC). The available balance is 29,974 Ha.m (10.57 TMC).

The stage of Groundwater development (Utilization) is 79% and categorized as semi critical.

62% Mandals (39) are categorized as Groundwater stress areas falling in over exploited (OE) (21) ; critical (2) ; semi critical (16) categories and only 38% Mandals (24) are in safe category.

Categorization of Mandals

Over Exploited (OE)Mandals (utilization more than 100%): 21 Mandals-Agali, Am adaguru, Amarapuram, Bathalapalli, Brahmasamudram, Gandlapenta, Hindupur, Kalyandurug, Kambadur, Kothacheruvu, Kundurpi, Lepakshi, Madakasira Parigi, Peddapappur, Putlur, Rolla, Tadimarri, Tadipartri, Yadki and Yellanur.

Critical (C)Mandals (utilization between >90 to 100%): 2 mandals-Roddam and Talupula.

Semi-Critical (SC)Mandals (utilization between 70 to 90%): 16 mandals-Beluguppa, Bukkapatnam, Dharmavaram, Garladinna, Gudibanda, Gummagatta, Kanaganapalli, Kudair, Narpala, O.D.Cheruvu, Penukonda, Puttaparthi, Rapthadu, Rayadurgam, Somandepalli and Tanakallu.

Safe (S) Mandals (utilization less than 70%): 24 Mandals-Ananthapuramu, Atmakur, Bukkaraya Samudram, Bommanahal, C.K.Palli, Chilamathur, D.Hirehal, Gooty, Gorantla, Guntakal, Kadiri, Kanekal, Mudigubba, N.P.Kunta, Nallacheruvu, Nallamada, Pamidi, Peddavaduguru, Ramagiri, Settur, Singanamala, Uravakonda, Vajrakaruru and Vidapanakal.

Statement showing the Tank Wise ayacut particulars Constituency, Mandal wise Water Users Associations (WUA) - Minor Irrigation

Report On Ground Water Level Scenario In Anantapuramu District Based On Water Level Recorded From Piezometers During August-2014

Introduction

Ground Water Department is monitoring the changes in ground water regime continuously through a network of OB Wells from June-1974 and piezometers from 1997. Total 73 piezometers were constructed in the District. The piezometric Groundwater levels of the district are monitored through automatic water level recorders and manual and the fluctuations noticed seasonally and annually are analysed in relation to rainfall, recharge measures, drought and extraction of ground water in the area. The water level data collected in the month of August-2014 is analysed and compared with earlier periods for studying the seasonal and annual fluctuations in water level in relation to rainfall continuously.

Rainfall

Rainfall is the principal source of ground water recharge. The behaviour of ground water table is essentially governed by rainfall, it's quantity, intensity, duration and frequency.

Rainfall deviation in the mandals during 2014-15 Water year (up to August-2014)

Revenue division wise average rainfall recorded during 2014-15 Water year (STATEMENT II) (up to August-2014)

Depth to water level: (August-2014)

(STATEMENT-I)

The depth to ground water level recorded in August-2014ranges from 3.90m to 71.18m. The shallowest water level is recorded in the piezometer at P.K.Cheruvu(v), Guntakal (M) where as the deepest water level is recorded in the piezometer of Madhudi (v), Agali (M).

Water levels in the range of 2 to 5m.bgl are prevailed in 2 of the piezometers monitored during August-2014 where as 2 piezometers fall in this range in August-13.

Water level in the range of 5m to 10m. bgl. are noticed in 8 of the piezometers monitored during August-2014where as 9 piezometers fall in this range August-13.

Moderate depth to water level in the range of 10 to 20m.bgl. is observed in 19 of piezometers monitored during August-2014, where as 18 piezometers fall in this range in August-13.

Deeper water levels in the range of 20-30 m bgl are recorded in 21 of piezometers monitored during August-2014, where as 21 piezometers fall in this range in August-13 in the district.

Deepest water levels of more than 30 m bgl are recorded in 7 piezometers monitored during August-2014 where as 7 piezometer falls in this range in August-13.

The district has an average water level of 20.47 m.bgl. (Plate-I,II).

Zoning of areas as per depth to ground water table: (August-2014)

(STATEMENT-I)& (STATEMENT-II)

The Study of depth to water level of August-2014 indicates deep water levels more than 20m. are observed in major parts of Kalyanadurgam, Penukonda, Anantapuramu,Kadiri Divisions.

Zones of moderate ground water levels of 10 to 20m deep are noticed in most parts of, Kalyanadurgam Kadiri, Anantapuramu, Penukonda, Divisions.

Water levels zones of 5 to 10m. are observed in most parts of Kalyanadurgam division , Darmavaram, Anantapuramu Divisions.

Shallow ground water levels less than 5m are observed in some parts of Ananthapuramu, Division.

Ground water level fluctuation of August-2014 in comparison with May-14(Seasonal): (STATEMENT-I)

Rise in water levels was observed in 9 piezometers in the district covering 2 piezometers of Ananthapuramu division, 1 piezometers of Dharmavaram division, 1 piezometers of Kadiri division, 5 piezometers of Kalyanadurgam.

Fall in water levels levels was observed in 48 piezometers in the district covering 15 piezometers of Penukonda division, 12 piezometers of Ananthapuramu division ,8 piezometers of Kalyanadurgam division, 5 piezometers of Dharmavaram division and 8 piezometers of Kadiri division.

Comparison of water level fluctuation of August-2014 and August-2013 (Annual): (STATEMENT)

Rise in water levels was observed in 23 Piezometers in the district covering 7 piezometers of Ananthapuramu division, 2 piezometers of Dharmavaram division, 10 piezometers of Penukonda division, 1 piezometers of Kalyanadurgam division and 3 piezometers of Kadiri division.

Fall in water levels levels was observed in 21 piezometers in the district covering 5 piezometers of Ananthapuramu division, 4 piezometers of Penukonda division, 7 piezometers of Kalyanadurgam division and 2 piezometers of Kadiri division,3 piezometers of Dharmavaram division.

Conclusions

(STATEMENT-I)In the present water year 2014-15, Ananthapuramu district has a normal rainfall of 220.0 mm up to August-2014. It has received 144.3 mm (34% deficit) rainfall in the water year 2014-15, where as it was 206.5 mm (6% deficit) during the same period in the previous water year. The net fall of water level from August-2014 and August-2013 is 0.88m, which is due to excess rainfall in the current year, than the previous year.

Ananthapuramu division:- has a Normal rainfall of 222.3 mm up to August-2014, It has received 157.8 mm (29 % deficit) rainfall in the water year 2014-15, where as it was 239.4 mm (8% excess) during the same period in the previous water year and observed a fall in water level of 0.15 m in the water level, which which is due to over exploitation on usage of ground water.

Dharmavaram division:- has a normal rainfall of 210.8 mm up to August-2014, where as it has received 123.5mm (41% deficit) rainfall in the water year 2014-15, and it was 184.9mm (12% deficit) during the same period in the previous water year and observed a rise in water level of 1.23m in water levels which is due to less exploitation on usage of ground water.

Kadiri division:- has a normal rainfall of 233.7 mm up to August-2014, it has received 129mm(45% deficit) rainfall in the water year 2014-15, where as it was 243.3 mm (4% excess) during the same period in the previous water year and observed a rise in water level 1.70 m which is due to less exploitation on usage of ground water.

Kalyanadurg division:- has a normal rainfall of 209.8 mm up to August-2014, it has received 180.5 mm(14% deficit) rainfall in the water year 2014-15, where as it was 164 mm (22% deficit) during the same period in the previous water year and observed a fall in water level of 0.27 m which is due to over exploitation on usage of ground water.

Penukonda division:- has a normal rainfall of 218.2 mm up to August-2014, it has received 120.7 mm(45% deficit) rainfall in the water year 2014-15, where as it was 174 mm (20% deficit) during the same period in the previous water year and observed a rise in water level of 1.11m which is due to less exploitation on usage of ground water.

Ground Water resource available, Utilization and stage of utilization based on Groundwater estimation in 2010(Base Year 2010-11):

The total Groundwater resource available is 1,44,156 Ha.m (50.87 TMC). Utilization is 1,14,182 Ha.m (40.29 TMC). The available balance is 29,974 Ha.m (10.57 TMC).

The stage of Groundwater development (Utilization) is 79% and categorized as semi critical.

62% Mandals (39) are categorized as Groundwater stress areas falling in over exploited (OE) (21) ; critical (2) ; semi critical (16) categories and only 38% Mandals (24) are in safe category.

In this situation the need of the hour is 1) To harvest the rainfall run-off and recharge the groundwater body and 2) Judicial use/Efficient use of Groundwater in water stressed areas i.e., Over exploited (OE), Critical, Semi Critical areas to mitigate the drought situation effectively.

1) Harvesting of rainfall runoff:-

a) Renovation of existing water bodies to restore the original storage capacity by I & CAD and DWMA.

b) Tank desilting by Water Resources Department, DWMA under MGNREGS.

c) On farm water harvesting through farm ponds by DWMA & Agriculture Department.

d) New water harvesting structures i.e., check dams, percolation tanks etc by DWMA and I & CAD Departments.

2) Judicial use/Efficient use of Groundwater:-

a)Change in cropping pattern as suggested by Agriculture and Horticulture Department.

b) Micro Irrigation methods by APMIP.