Case analysis 1 (Group no.

C10)
Name Roll No
Hargunjot Singh p42126
Neepa Agrawal p42135
Rishabh Choudhary p42147
Samar Singh p42152
Saransh Agnihotri p42155

Bhavnath Temple

Executive Summary
After India became independent in 1947, the main focus of central government and
provincial governments is for all-round economic development, and thereafter the
undivided Bombay province proposed out a plan to build earthen dams across the
rivers Lokmata and Sadmata in the northern part of Gujarat after thoroughly analyzing
the situation and feasibility of the project., The government decided to make a
reservoir of a capacity of 4700 million cu. ft. water at a reduced level for developing
irrigation of 92,000 acres of land in three districts and also planned to protect
Bhavnath temple by providing safeguards and all-weather access for the people. Later,
the government came up with a second proposal to increase reservoir capacity to
5700 million cu.ft. which will increase the irrigation potential that could be spread to
a larger area and consequently increase the agricultural production and revenues; but
this would mean that the temple could not be saved. But the second proposal was
not found to be acceptable by the villagers and the government started facing
resistance in the construction of the dam as a very old and ancient temple of
Bhavnath would get submerged if the second proposal is implemented by the
government of Gujarat.

I.Situation Analysis
1.Introduction
After independence in 1947, the government got directed towards all-around economic
development. Bombay province came up with a proposal to build an earthen dam on
Lokmata and Sadmata river in north Gujarat. This will result in submerge and
resettlement of 8 out of 20 villages nearby. The State of Bombay was bifurcated in
1960 and the newly formed State of Gujarat began to think about plans for increasing
agricultural production and came up with a proposal with a thorough technical study
that would further increase the benefits of social and economic development. But the
opposition from people was a problem as a very old and ancient temple of Bhavnath
would get submerged if the dam was built if the second proposal was implemented
which was strongly opposed by the villagers. (Refer Annexure)

2.Statement of Objective
The government of Gujarat wants to build dams to form a reservoir in order to ensure
the economic development of the surrounding area. At the same time, the government
wants to ensure that the religious sentiments of the people of those villages are not
offended. Also, people in large numbers are getting displaced from this area, this was
a difficult task because the people who were being displaced had to be provided not
only with houses but also new and alternate sources of livelihood.
3.Decision Problem Statement

What course of action should the government adopt after the resistance and adamant
opposition from villagers for the second alternative as they demand to save the
temple.
Whether to take decisions solely based on the socio-economic development of a larger
population or to consider the religious sentiments of people who are connected.

4.Criteria for decision making

• The cost of dam installation with higher capacity should be minimized
• Irrigation potential for the area should be increased.
• Construction of dam should be completed as soon as possible as there is a
cost involved to this delay
• Religious Sentiments of people involved should be protected
• The government’s credibility for the people should be maintained

II. Decision Process

1.Generating Alternatives

Plan 1: -The Government builds the dam at pre-decided levels of FSL and HFL.
Proper resettlement of villagers belonging to 8 submerged villages will be resettled at
different places where sufficient sources of livelihood are available. Additional sums
will be given to provide gates on the water weir so that floods don't endanger the
temple and all year access to weather reports will be provided to the temple.

Plan 2: - The Government builds the dam at newly decided levels of FSL and HFL
and the increased cost due to the new plan will be paid by the government and
affected villagers will be resettled to different places. All the protests will be met and
discussed with the positive impact that dam will create. If protests continue then
necessary action will be taken.

Plan 3: - The Government builds the dam at a different place or tries to build the
dam at the same place by paying compensation to people who are raising their voices
against building the dam.

2.Evaluation of Alternatives
Plan 1- This particular alternative will reduce the chances of protest against the
government as the important reason behind people raising their voice is the concern
for temples. It will pay off the time that the government has already spent on
proposals. It will incur additional costs for the government for building gates at the
dam but social satisfaction can compensate for the additional cost. Few protests might
arise but they can be convinced by discussing the benefits of building dams and the
economic development that it will create. The dam can be projected as Temples of
modern India as it will be helpful for society in many ways. Temples nourish souls
while dams nourish future generations.
Plan 2- The returns from the newly decided levels of the dam will be much higher as
compared to the additional costs incurred during dam building. It’s a typical example
of economies of scale. It also meets pre-independence government objectives to have
full control over planning and implementation. The government will shift the temple
to another place for villagers to visit. But in these particular alternative chances of
protests from villagers will be high and severe actions will have to be taken for dam
building. It’s not feasible because in India religion and sentiments are important.

Plan 3- It’s not feasible as shifting the dam to another place will be wasteful for the
Government or paying compensation to protestors will have a negative impact on the
government.

3.Chosen Alternatives/Decision
Choice of alternative:
To start the project as early as possible, the government should go with the First
Plan. Also, this will give a good message respecting local people's beliefs, rituals,
and deities. It will help them in having local support. Along with these, the
Government could support temples in turning to unique tourism, which helps in
creating employment for the local and resettled population.

III. Implementation
1. The resettled population will be provided proper land, house, and livelihood.
2. The resettled population will get preference for working in the construction of the
Dam.
3. Local people and resettled population will be provided benefits of 24*7 electricity,
plus charging them cheaper rates.
4. The resettled population will get additional rights for tourism-related activities

Annexure
Plan 1 Plan 2
Water level Cu ft 4700 million Cu ft 5700 million
Full supply level (FSL) 592 595
Highest flood level (HFL) 596 606
Top of dam level (TDL) 601
Overall Cost 1.7 crore 1.9 Crore
Irrigable area in plan 2 is 92000 acres more than plan 1
Agricultural Value 147.74 lakhs More than Plan 1 of plan 2.
Agricultural production 30400tonnes more than plan 1 of plan 2.
Revenue 15.83 lakhs more than plan 1 of plan 2.