DHOLPUR LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT

SALIENT FEATURES

S.1.0 Name of Project Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project

S.2.0 General
S.2.1 River Basin
(a) Name Ganga Basin (Chambal Sub- Basin)
(b) Location (State) Rajasthan
S.2.2 Location of Longitude 77*54'15"
Pump House Latitude 26*39'40"
S.2.3 Name of
(a) River Chambal
(b) Tributary Chambal
(c) State Rajasthan
(d) District Dholpur
(e) Intake (Pump house) Dholpur
(f) Head work Dholpur(Near Sagarpada Village)
(g) Command Area Dholpur, Rajakhera
S.2.4 Project area reference to
(a) Index plan Enclosed as Drg No.1
S.2.5 Access to the project
Name Distance from project
(a) Airport-Agra 58 Km
(b) Road Head 3km
(c) Rail Head- Dholpur 3km
S.2.6 Type of project Irrigation by Lift
S.2.7 Command Area
(a) Gross commanded area (GCA) 43081 Ha
(b) Culturable command area (CCA) 34465 Ha
(c) Irrigable Command Area (ICA) 34465 Ha
(d) Irrigation Intensity 97.2%
(e) water allowance 2 cusecs per 1000 Acre
(f) Cost per hectare of CCA Rs 226888

S.2.8 Water Supply Provision of Drinking Water @ 10% of the

discharge and an additional provision for

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future expansion @ 10% of the discharge

S.2.9 PUMP HOUSE
Particulars Pumping Station
(a) Location In River Water about 250 m from Bank
(b) Lift 60.5 m
(c ) pump house floor level 146.5m
(d) Intake well floor level 115.5 m
(e) Length of pipe from Intake well 2520m
(f) Minimum water level in river 119.09 m
(g) Inlet/Outlet level 115.5 m
(h) HFL river Chambal at Dholpur 145.4 m
(I) Water level at delivery end 177.44 m
(j) No of Pumps
(I) Working 5
(ii) Stand by 2
Total 7

(k) Discharging Capacity per Pumps

in Cumecs 1.3
(l) Total discharging capacity of
pumping station in Cumecs. 6.5
(m) Power Required ( Capacity per
Motor in KW ) 1150
(n) Total power required at pumping
station in KW 5750
S.3.0 CANAL SYSTEM
S.3.1 Feeder Canal
S.3.1.1 Purpose of canal Irrigation
S.3.1.2 Type
(a) Flow/Lift Lift
(b) Lined / unlined Lined
(c)Type of lining 1:3:6 C.C. Lining
(d) Discharge at Head 6.553 cumecs
(e) Length 1.08 Kms
(f) FSL at Head 175.55 m
(g) FSD at Head 2.06 m

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(h) Bed width at Head 1.25 m

(i) Side slope at Head 1.5:1
(j) Bed slope 1 in 6000
(k) Free Board 0.60 m
S.3.2 Main Canal
S.3.2.1 Purpose of canal Irrigation & Drinking
S.3.2.2 Type
(a) Flow/Lift Lift
(b) Lined / unlined Lined
(c) Type of Lining 1:3:6 C.C. Lining
(d) Discharging at Head 6.542 Cumecs
(e) Length 40.59 Kms.
(f) FSL at Head 174.618 m
(g) FSD at Head 2.09 m
(h) Bed width at Head 1.27 m
(i) Side slope at head 1.5:1
(j) Bed slope 1 in 6500
(k) Free Board 0.60 m
Total number of canal
S.3.3 structures(Feeder& Main Canal) No.
(a) Head Regulators 30
(b) Cross Regulators 3
(c) Canal Syphons 8
(d) DRB 1
(e) VRB 32
(f) Railway Bridge 1
(g) Escapes 3
S.3.4 Total length of Distribution System 355 Km
S.4.0 Cost of the project Rs 781.97 Crores
S.5.0 Benefit cost ratio 1.52:1

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 CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL
Rajasthan is the largest state of the country, located on the north –western
border. It lies between latitude 23 3’ 0” to 30 12’ 0” North and longitude 69o 30’
0” to 78o 18’ 0” East having a total area of 3,42,239 Sq. Km it is roughly rhombic in
shape and has an east west diagonal of about 860 Km. it is bounded on west &
north west by Pakistan with which it has a common border in a length of over
1000 Km On the east it is bounded by Uttar Pradesh and on the south & south
east lies the state of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. It is bounded by Haryana &
Punjab in north.

1.2 INTRODUCTION & HISTORY

Dholpur lift irrigation scheme is located in Tehsil Dholpur & Rajakhera of Dholpur
District. The River Chambal Flow about three kilometers from Dholpur town. The
command area proposed under this scheme is very fertile and suitable for
agriculture. Sufficient quantity of water is available in the river Chambal during
non-monsoon months, which can be utilized for irrigation. Proposed command
area has no other resource of water therefore it is proposed to irrigate this area
by lifting water from river Cambal. Dholpur Tehsil of Dholpur district have
boundary with Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. This area is adjoining Chambal
ravines. The main occupation of the people in the area is agriculture. Due to
assured irrigation, the population will get employment & which will consequently
improve the economic standard of the people in the area. This scheme will also
help in reducing the dacoit menace due to gain full employment to the agriculture
labour that otherwise due to economic pressures lured to the dacoits which have
become legend of the adjoining area of Bhind & Murena district of Madhya
Pradesh.

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1.3 PROPOSED PROJECT
The proposed Dholpur Lift Irrigation project with an estimated cost for Rs
781.97 crores is a lift irrigation scheme. The water from Chambal River is
proposed to be lifted by 60.5 meters for providing irrigation facilities in C.C.A. of
34465 ha. The project on completion will provide irrigation facilities in 13720 ha
in Rabi. Dholpur lift irrigation project envisages utilization of water from Chambal
River near Village “Sagarpada” on its left bank. The lifted water will be used for
irrigation through network of lined canals covering the Rajakhera & Dholpur
Tehsils. It is proposed to make pressure irrigation (sprinkler irrigation) mandatory
in the command area. For this purposes command area of the project is to be
divided into chaks of approximately 100 ha size and provide irrigation with the
help of construction of Diggies & Pumprooms equipped with set of monoblock
pumps at each outlet point and laying of HDPE pipe network in the command
area of Diggie. List of the important villages in the command is enclosed at
Annexure-9.

1.4 CLIMATE
Rain fall: Climatically Rajasthan is a driest part of India. This district lies in
the Southern –Eastern part of Rajasthan & having an isohytal of about 28” (700
mm).

Temperature: in this area winter is quite cold, at some places

Temperature drops down to freezing point and on the other hand the Heat
during summer is intense and the maximum temperature goes up to 47o C.

1.5 PHYSICAL FEATURES

Long ranges of Arawli Hills are the most significant physiological feature of
Rajasthan State. This area is part of catchment area of Chambal sub basin.
Chambal is the only perennial river of the region. Catchment area of Chambal
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River is mostly hilly with steep slopes in the upper reaches and flat patches of
cultivated land on bank of river and nalla in the lower reaches. River Chambal
originates from Mhow in Indore Distt. in ranges of Satpura of Madhya Pradesh
and after flowing about 960 Kms and finally joins river Yamuna near Itawa (U.P). A
part of the catchment area is hilly. There are a number of rivultes in the area
having their source in these hills. Some part area is having ravines. Command area
of the project is mostly plain.

1.6 NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT

Percentage of the irrigated area in the two tehsils of district Dholpur, is only
marginal and a large part of cultivable area needs adequate irrigation facilities. In
these tehsils, area covered by flow irrigation is very small. The situation of ground
water is becoming worse by passage of each day as the most of the area irrigated
is dependent on ground water.

Objective of the project is to utilize the available water of river Chambal at the
take off point to irrigate CCA of 34465 ha of two tehsils by lifting the water. After
detailed survey and investigation this command is proposed. Hydrological data of
river Chambal were collected from C.W.C which reveals that sufficient water is
available in Chambal River at the take off point of the project to irrigate, the
proposed command.

1.7 MODE OF COMMUNICATION

The Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project’s pumping station is proposed on the left bank
of river Chambal near village Sagar pada of tehsil Rajakhera and Dholpur, Distt.
Which is at a distance of about 3.0 km from Dholpur and is situated near National
Highway.

1.8 NATURAL RESOURCES

Apart from Mahi, Chambal is the only River in the State having sufficient
water Potential, which can be harnessed for irrigation of cultivable land. Total
catchment area of Chambal River is 137219 Sq. Kms. The catchment area of river

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upto the project site is 77422 Sq. Kms. And up to gauge Site near village Palighat is
76650 Sq. Km. A large numbers of river and tributaries join Chambal. Note worthy
are Namla, Siwana, Retam, Shipra, Chhoti Kali Sindh, Kali Sindh, Curel, Parbati &
Banas. Catchment area of Chambal River is mostly hilly with steep slopes. Patches
of flat cultivated land are seen on banks of river.

1.9 LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT

No land will be submerged in this project as it is proposed to use the
flowing water of river Chambal by lift. Land will be required for construction of
canal system, construction of project colonies and others etc. Construction of
Pump house will be required, part of canal passes through Reserve Crocodile
Sanctuary of Forest Department. Construction in Sanctuary area is proposed
through pipes & cut & cover Section of canal.

1.10 BENEFIT TO ANTI DACOIT ACTIVITY

The many villages of the proposed command area come under so called
Decoit prone area. The completion of project will help social upliftment of people
& will prevent dacoit activity.

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 CHAPTER-II
(GENRAL FEATURE)

2.1 CHAMBAL RIVER

A Study of feasible irrigation scheme on streams flowing through in
Dholpur district has been done on G.T. Sheet of scale 1:50000. It was found
that a G.C.A 43081 ha of land cannot to be irrigated by flow irrigation; as
such lift irrigation scheme is proposed.
After detailed survey a pocket was selected for sufficient availability of
flowing water in Chambal River in downstream of Palighat gauge site which
is about 186 Km d/s of Palighat. Pump house has been proposed near
village Sagarpada on the left bank of river Chambal.

2.2 AVAILABILITY OF COMMAND

The area to be commanded by this project lies in dholpur & Rajakhera

tehsils of district Dholpur. The area proposed to be under command by this
project lie between river Parbati & Cahmbal. The details of village coming
under command area is given in Annexure - 9

2.3 DETAILS OF WORKS

A. CIVIL WORKS

The main Civil works proposed to be constructed for this scheme are pump
House, in take channel, sump well, cut and cover section of intake channel
up to Sump well. It is proposed to draw water through intake well from
river. The minimum water level in pool is RL 119.09 m. The length of the
pipe from the sump well to equalizing reservoir is 2520 m. It is proposed to

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 keep the floor level of the pump room of at RL 146.5 m. The motor and
other equipment are to be installed at this level & pumps will be suspended
from motor by shaft. The motors together with gate hoists, Control room &
other regulation valves etc. have been located at RL 146.5 m.

B. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORKS

It is proposed to install 5 no. operating pumps and 2 no. standby pumps,

each for 1.3 cumec (4680 M3/hr) capacity at a bowl head of 60.85 (effective
head 60.5 m) Annexure - 1. These pumps will be run each by motor with
1150 KW rating. A Grid substation with necessary Power lines etc is
proposed.

MAIN CANAL AND BRANCHES

C. FEEDER CHANNEL

This feeder channel will carry the total water from the pump
house to the head of the main canal. The length of feeder cannel will be
1080 m. the feeder channel has been so aligned that is runs in. Feeder
channel has been designed as trapezoidal section with single c.c. lining with
side slope 1.5:1, bed slope 1:6000 & discharge carrying capacity is 6.55
cumec (230 cusec). The channel has been proposed to be lined throughout
its length to avoid seepage losses. The L- section & typical cross sections of
channel are attached in Annexure - 28.

D. MAIN CANAL
It has been proposed to take one main canal on the ridge of the
command area to feed on both the sides of the canal. The CCA is 34465 Ha.
The proposed intensity of irrigation for Rabi is 97.23 %. The Command area
is generally in mild slope suitable for cultivation of all types of crops. the
total length of the canal is 40.59 Km. the bed slope is 1 in 6500 from Rd

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 0.00 to Rd 32.04 and 1 in 2500 from RD 32.04 to 40.59 Km, so as to irrigate
the maximum command area .The side slope of the canal is 1.5:1. The L-
section & typical cross sections of channel are attached in Annexure – 29-
31.

E. HEAD REGULATORS AND CROSS REGULATORS

The position of Head Regulators & Cross Regulators provided on the canal is
shown on the longitudinal section of the main canal. Details of regulators
for maintaining the FSD for the out lets, distributaries, minors etc. has been
given in annexure - 11. Foot Bridge has also been provided on regulators for
operation of gates as well movement of the cultivators.

F. CROSS DRAINAGE WORKS

The position of cross drainage works provided on the canal is shown on the
longitudinal section of the main canal. The detail of cross drainage work is
given in annexure - 12.
It is proposed to line the canal with c.c. lining. The command area has been
divided in to chaks as per the topography of the particular reach and the
minors have been aligned accordingly. The details of the command area
have been collected from revenue records. The canal has been designed as
trapezoidal section. The details of command area of each minor & designed
section of the canal & minors are given in Draw off statement enclosed in
annexure - 8.

G. BRIDGES

The position of VRB & DRB provided on the canal is shown on the
longitudinal section of the main canal. The detail of VRB & DRB is given in
annexure -10.

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 H. ESCAPE

The position of Escapes provided on the canal is shown on the L-

Section of the main canal. It is proposed to be operating during breaches or
other emergency.

I. BUILDINGS

Permanent & Temporary buildings for residential as well non-

residential buildings are proposed to be constructed as per details given in
cost estimate.

2.4 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY & INVESTIGATION OF DHOLPUR LIFT

IRRIGATION PROJECT

As per suitable topography & detailed survey the pump house have
been proposed at km.3.0.km from Dholpur near village Sagarpada. It has
gathered that pebbles & Kankers are available in a depth of 5m. However
the detail geological investigation will be carried out at the time of
execution.

2.5 HYDROLOGICAL DATA

Guage&Discharge Site: The gauge & discharge data on Chambal River is

being maintained at Palighat by CWC jaipur office, which is about 186 km
u/s of proposed station. Daily gauge and discharge data for the period 1981
to 2015 were collected from CWC & G&D sites on Kalisindh at Salwad on
Parwan at Aklera & on Parwan at Khatoli , Dholpur on Chambal are also
being maintained by CWC. The data for period 1981 to 2015 have been
collected to work out the water availability.

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 2.6 METEROLOGICAL DATA

Metrological observation is being done by Indian Meterological

Department, Government of India at Ajmer, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur.
Observed Meteorological data of IMD section at Sawai Madhopur which is
nearer to Dholpur lift Irrigation Project are available except sunshine
hours data viz max & min temperature wind velocity, relative humidity &
sun shine hours for the period of 2005 to 2013 being observed by IMD are
given in table showing details of temperature, humidity & wind velocity.
The average maximum and minimum temperature recorded at
Dholpur Station is 49o C & 1.6o C respectively average relative humidity and
wind velocity of the area is 53.22 % & 7.125 Km/ hour respectively.

TABLE SHOWING DETAILS OF TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY & WIND

VELOCITY

Particulars Temperature * C Humidity % Wind (km/hr)

Year Date Max. Date Min. Max Min. Max. Min.

2005 19.06.05 48.50 21.02.05 5.50 100 11 14 0

2006 06.05.06 46.60 09.01.06 4.00 98 13 14 0

2007 02.06.07 47.50 13.01.07 4.00 96 11 14 0

2008 30.04.08 45.50 23.01.08 4.80 98 14 10 0

2009 22.06.09 46.10 03.01.09 4.50 96 10 14 0

2010 21.06.10 48.80 19.01.10 3.00 98 8 18 0

2011 07.06.11 49.00 10.01.11 1.60 95 15 20 0

2012 31.05.12 48.40 28.12.12 4.10 93 11 10 0

2013 24.05.13 48.10 - - 82 9 - -

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 2.7 LOCATION OF PUMP HOUSE

The proposed intake well/Pump House is located on Left bank of the

river Chambal near village Sagarpada. Site is approachable from N.H.-3 (56-
57Km from Agra) From Delhi to Gwalior. The right bank of river is full of
ravines. The proposed coordinates of pumping station are longitude
77o54’15’’ and latitude 26o39’40’’ but as there is a large time gap in the
survey and planning and by the time there are many changes on the site
due to construction of intake well of PHED and construction of New Bridge
on Chambal River, the detailed survey will be required to take final decision
on the exact location of pump house. For detailed design purpose, block
leveling survey of pumping station sites will be done at the time of
execution.

2.8 SUBMERGENCE AREA

No private land or government land will be submerged due to this

project as no storage has been provided because it is proposed to lift water
directly from existing pond available in Chambal River, however some land
will be acquired for construction of the feeder, main canal, distributaries &
minors along with required structures. Adequate provisions for
compensation have been taken.

2.9 DRAINAGE

The Command area is having mild slope towards the river Pravati and
Chambal and this connected through ravines (small nallahs) thus the area
will be will Drained and there will be no water logging in the command
area. The intensity of irrigation has been kept on lower side looking to the
practice of use of wells in the area which leads to drainage of sub soils
water.

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 2.10 CANAL PASSING THROUGH FOREST AREA

Pump house, intake structure, Sump well, Intake channel lie in

reserved “Crocodile sanctuary” Maintained by forest department.
Permission for diversion of 0.3 ha forest land from National Chambal
Ghariyal Sanctuary has been obtained from Central Empowered Committee
(CEC), New Delhi. Efforts are being made to obtain permission for
remaining 7.2 ha forest land required, from Ministry of forest &
Environment.

2.11 SURVEY & INVESTIGATION

Survey of the command area along with alignment of the main canal
has been carried out. The alignment of the minors has been proposed on
the basis of detailed command area survey, these needs to be redone to
prepare contour maps superimposed on sajra maps of the area, required
for planning of the command area as per pressure irrigation. The location of
various cross drainage works minors VRB DRB etc. have been marked on L-
section of canal.

2.12 COMMAND AREA

Gross command area of the scheme is 43081 ha out of which 34465

ha is cultivable as per revenue records. Mostly soil of the command area is
sandy loam & in some area it is brown or yellow loam. It is fertile and
suitable for growing all types of crop. As per the government of Rajasthan
order No 95-1 dated 13.10.200, (Annexure - 17) the water allowance for lift
irrigation in Rajasthan shall be taken as 2 Cusecs/1000 acre of CCA,
accordingly the water allowance as 2Cusecs/1000 acre has been taken for
Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project.

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 2.13 DRINKING WATER

A provision of 10% Extra Discharge has been kept in each section of

canal for this purpose. In addition a provision of 10% extra carrying capacity
has been kept for Future development & expansion.

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 HYDROLOGICAL ASPECTS

2.14 THE CHAMBAL BASIN

The Chambal basin lies between latitudes 22 ̊27’N to 27 2̊ 0’N and longitude
of 73 ̊ 20’E to 79 ̊ 15’E. The basin has a geographical area of 1,42,500 Sq km cover
in part of Madhya Pradesh (59690 Sq. km.), Rajasthan (80170 Sq. km.) and Uttar
Pradesh (2640 Sq. km.) The districts covered by the Chambal basin are Indore
Dhar Ujjain, Ratlam, Shajapur, Rajgarh, Mandasur, Morena and bhind of Madhya
Pradesh Jhalawar, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Kota, Bhilwara, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur,
Tonk, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur of Rajasthan and Etawah of Uttar Pradesh.

The river Chambal origins from the vindhyan ranges near Mhow in the Indore
district of Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest tributary of the Yamuna. It Joins the
Yamuna near village Sahon of the Etawah district after a total travel of 960 km.
The river flows in the Northerly direction in its initial reach up to the Madhya
Pradesh Rajasthan border and north eastern direction thereafter up to the village
pinhat in U.P. from where it follows the south eastern direction up to its
confluence with Yamuna. The important tributaries of Chambal River are Sipra,
Chhoti Kalisindh, kalisindh, Parbati, Banas and Gambhir.

The Chambal River has a total fall of bed level of level of 732 M from its
origin upto the confluence with Yamuna, in the first few Kilometres river course
runs through the hilly range, the fall is 244 M, further in a distance of 100 Km the
river bed falls by another 122 M between Chowrasigarh to Kota City. Beyond Kota
the river passes through flat and fertile areas of Hadoti Plateau but flows through
deep ravineous gorge from Kota up to its confluence with Yamuna.

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2.15 WATER AVAILABILITY STUDIES OF CHAMBAL FOR DHOLPUR LIFT
IRRIGATION PROJCET

The intake point for pumping station for Dholpur lift Irrigation Project (DLIP) in
proposed 3 Km from Dholpur, near village Sagarpada, 58 Km from Agra by NH-3
and 164.425 Km. in the d/s of Rameshwar Gaht on Chambal River. The
Rameshwar Gaht is about 120 Km D/S of Kota Barrage and 22 Km. d/s of Palighat
gauge site. The proposed Dholpur lift (C.A 1,37,582 Sq. km) is located d/s of
proposed Indira lift irrigation project. Since the flow of river Banas (C.A 75822 Sq.
km) which is joining river Chambal between Palighat G/D site and DLIP is
proposed to be fully utilized, the contribution of the River Banas d/s is considered
to be nil. The catchment between kota Barrage to palighat & between Kota
barrage to Rameshwar are 48500 Sq Km & 50,100 Sq Km respectively The palighat
gauge site is being maintained by CWC. The major tributaries joining Chambal are
Kalisindh being gauged by CWC at Salawad, Parwan being gauged by CWC at
Aklera, parwati being gauged by CWC at Khatoli. Besides the Chambal is being
gauged at Mandwara by CWC.

2.16 DATA SITUATION

Daily gauge data from year 1981 to 2015 were collected from Executive
Engineer Chambal Division CWC Jaipur and Lower Yamuna Division CWC Agra.

2.17 WATER ASSESSMENT STUDY

Based on the available data, the study was conducted by the S.E, & I, Irrigation
Jaipur and the same was submitted to the CWC, Delhi by the Additional Chief
Engineer, Irrigation Zone Jaipur, vide letter No.595 dated 26.7.2004 . The study
has been found agreeable for project planning purposes by the Director
Hydrology North CWC, New Delhi as forwarded by the Hydrology North, CWC
New Delhi vide letter No. I/Raj./87/94 dte. Hyd(N)326 dt. 23.8.2004 (Annexure -

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19). The water assessment study has been extended on the basis of newly
obtained data from CWC up to year 2015. Detail calculation for water assessment
studies has been attached at Annexure-32.

2.18 DEPENDABLE YIELD SERIES

The monthly yield @75 dependability has been worked out on the basis of
detailed analysis of CWC discharge data of Chambal River. The availability of
water at 75% dependability has been assessed as under:

S.No. Month Yield assessment at 75% dependability

1 January 54.721 cumecs
2 February 59.645 cumecs
3 March 42.596 cumecs
4 April 32.867 cumecs
5 May 14.532 cumecs
6 June 18.890 cumecs
7 July 287.682 cumecs
8 August 600.113 cumecs
9 September 373.735 cumecs
10 October 92.838 cumecs
11 November 66.277 cumecs
12 December 68.860 cumecs

The project planning has been done considering above discharges likely to be
available in the River Chambal. It is proposed to lift 6.542 cumec water during
period October- March.

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2.19 THE WATER POOL IN CHAMBAL RIVER

There is a deep pool in the d/s of Road Bridge on NH-3 where

sufficient water is available for pumping throughout the year; having minimum
water level in the River as 119.09 m. Accordingly the FSL at delivery end is
proposed as RL 174.86 M.

2.20 INTER STATE

The project is proposed on River Chambal, which originates from M.P

The catchment area up to Project site is C.A 1,37,582 Sq km. Out of which
catchment area of M.P State is 59690 Sq km. The project is proposed in the d/s of
Kota Barrage and Palighat. While estimating the yield at pumping site 10%
regeneration from Parwati, Parwan & Kalisindh is taken into account, while no
yield from M.P catchment is considered. However “No objection Certificate” from
M.P Govt. will be obtained, being Inter State river & will be submitted in due
course if required.

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 CHAPTER III

COST ESTIMATE

Area proposed to be commanded in Dholpur District by Lifting

water from river Chambal is about 34465 ha of CCA, as no irrigation
facilities are available in the area. Alignments of proposed canals have
been fixed on the relevant G.T. Sheets of the area.

• Cost Estimate & Finance

The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 781.97 Crore. The
details are as under

The total cost of the project Rs 781.97 Crore

The estimated cost is based on schedule rates of year 2014 of
Water Resources Department Rajasthan

• Finance
It is proposed to complete the project in a span of 5
years. The phase programme of finance will thus be distributed as
following.

S.No. Years Finance required (%of

total cost
1 1 Year 10%
2 2 Year 10%
3 3 Year 20%
4 4 Year 30%
5 5 Year 30%

• Programme of Work
It is proposed to execute work of Dholpur Lift Irrigation
Project within 5 Years of allotment of desired budget. Proposed
programme for main activities is as under.

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 1st year – Acquisition of land for construction of canal, pump house
etc. Start of process of tendering for procurement of pipes & pumps.
Tendering & execution of feeder canal, Intake well/pump house.
Construction of Building for office, stores & residence.

2nd Year – Installation of electric lines etc. Construction of Intake

well/pump house, Installation of pump, laying pipes. Start of
execution of feeder canal. Tendering for main canal & minor upto 10
Km.

3rd year – Starting execution of main canal, minors, their C.D. works
up to 10 Km. Tendering for execution of main canal from 10 to 25 Km,
Construction of Diggies, Pumprooms up to 10 Km.

4th Year – Completion of all works of main canal, minors up to Lm-2:

Diggies, Pumprooms, Laying of HDPE pipe network, installation of
pumps and opening an area of 12298 ha for irrigation. Start of
execution of main canal, minors, CD works up to 25 km. Tendering of
main canal, minor CD Works from 25 km to tail of main canal:
Tendering of construction of Diggies, Pumprooms, Laying of HDPE
pipe network, installation of pumps up to 25 Km of main canal.

5th year – Completion of main canal and all remaining minors, Diggies,
Pumprooms, Laying of HDPE pipe network, installation of pumps and
opening of balance area 22167 ha for irrigation. Execution of canal
works up to tail end.

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 • Economic Rate of Return

It is expected that irrigation would be started after four years

of taking up the project. The irrigated area will go on increasing with the
progress of the project. Full development of irrigation will take about 10
years from date of commencement. The direct benefit will thus start
from the project after four years of commencement and will reach full
level after ten years. The direct benefits will be from irrigation charges
and charges for drinking water. The benefit cost ratio of the project at
10% interest rate has been work out as per chapter IV.

The crop yield and other items for calculating benefit cost ratio
have been approved by state Agriculture Department.

• Preliminary Design of Canal Structures

Preliminary design of the main canal and various canal

structures such as escape, regulators, cross drainage works, bridges etc.
has been done only for estimation purpose and has been attached.
Detailed design will be done after conducting detailed survey. The
detailed survey of the command area will also be done after which detail
chak level planning for sprinkler irrigation will be finalised.

Basis of Cost Estimates

• A-Preliminary (Rs. 354.76 Lac)

Provision under this sub head has been taken 354.76 Lacs @
1% of the cost of I-works to cover the probable cost of following
investigations:

• Field investigations
• Detailed survey for final alignment of channels.
• Contour survey for command area.
• Availability of construction materials.
• Model testing.
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 • Preparation and printing of project report.
• Camp equipments
• Establishment of soil testing laboratory.
• Fee for consultants, Technical experts, Advisor etc.
• Training of Engineers during investigation and preparation of project
reports
• Access road to facilitate investigation etc.
• Ground water studies
• Environment and Ecological studies.

• B- Land (Rs 34891.74 Lac)

Provision under this sub-head has been made for

compensation of land to be acquired for canals, pump house, canal
structures, establishment of canal. It is assumed that 40-50 m land in
case of feeder canal and main canal will be acquired for construction,
borrow pits, spoil banks etc. Acquisition of permanent land in Dholpur
& Rajakhera has been taken as per IS code (4775-1968). Cost of the
land has been taken as per prevailing rates in the area. Provision has
been taken for extra cost of land for forest area and its development.

• C- Works : (Rs 9469.00 Lac)

(1) Construction of intake well

The detailed estimate of civil work of intake well and other

related structures and Buildings is prepared on basis of the drawings of
Bisalpur Drinking cum Irrigation project. Estimate is prepared on the
RUIDP BSR 2011 and escalation up to 2014 has been taken at the rate
7.5% per annum.

(2) Machinery & Equipment’s

The estimated cost of pump & motors is provided be M/S

FLOWMORE Private Ltd. New Delhi. The cost of other electrical

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 machinery and equipments is calculated by using the “Cost Curve for
Estimating Cost of Electrical and Mechanical Equipments” of Lift schemes
of IGNP.

(3) Pipe

The cost of pipe is taken as per the prevailing market rates for
fabrication of pipe and cost of material.

(4) Power Transmission Lines & GSS

The cost of Power Transmission Lines & GSS has been

worked out by using the rates supplied by Rajasthan Rajya Vidhyut
Prasaran Nigam Ltd. The Power transmission lines required to supply
power to pump rooms constructed at each outlet, has been taken for
total length of 350 km distribution system as per the rates provided by
Rajasthan Rajya Vidhyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.

• D-Regulator (Rs 172.91 Lac)

Provision for construction of regulators has been taken as

per guideline of CWC. The unit cost of regulator per unit product of
discharge has been arrived by taking the cost of 3 Nos similar structures
to be constructed in Dholpur Main Canal using this estimate as a sample
cost per meter of wetted surface has been calculated. This cost has been
used in arriving at cost of other regulators on the basis of integrated BSR
of Water Resources Department year 2014.

• F-Cross Drainage works (Rs 84.35 Lac)

Cost of 8 number of cross drainage works in Dholpur lift

main canal rates has been taken to price level of year 2014. This cost
has been divided by number of structures to arrive at average cost of
one structure. This cost has been adopted to arrive at total cost under
this head.

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 • G-Bridges (Rs 2039.75 Lac)

Provision of bridges has been taken as per L-section of canal.

Detailed estimate for 4 VRB’s of main canal have been worked out,
based on their cost, cost per unit discharge has been worked out. This
cost has been taken as basis for arriving at total cost of VRB’s. Cost of
Railway bridge at RD 3.21 Km has been taken as per rate given by
Railway authorities vide letter dated 16.02.2016.

• H-Escapes (Rs 53.97 Lac)

Provision of Escape has been taken as given below:

Cost of escape has been taken as per estimated cost of Rs 17.99 lac for
escape on main canal at RD 20.16 km, on the basis of integrated BSR of
Water Resources Department, Rajasthan year 2014.

• K-Building (Rs 597.71 Lac)

Provisions for buildings have been taken as per PWD BSR.

The rate per sqm has been taken as per Rajasthan state PWD BSR
2011 standing order No. X-3/2011

• L-Earth Work (Rs 1085.14 Lac)

Canal Section have been adopted as trapezoidal, with side

slopes of 1:5:1 and accordingly design has been done. Earth work of
main canal has been calculated as per L-sections. Canal section has
been adopted as per I.S. Code 10430-2000 and cost of work assessed
as per schedule of year 2014.

• L1-Lining (Rs 1920.52 lac)

Main Canal in Dholpur Lift Irrigation project is proposed

to be lined. It is proposed to line the canal with 75 mm thick cement

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 concrete cast in situ.Cost of lining has been worked out on the basis of
BSR Year 2014 of Water Resources Department, Rajasthan.

• M-Plantation (Rs 47.4 lac)

A Provision of 4 Nos. of rows along canal on both banks @ Rs 145925

per ha has been taken.

• O-Miscellaneous (Rs 1419.03 lac)

Under this sub head provision is made @ 4% of the cost of I-work as

per CWC guide Lines-1996, to cover the following items.

A Capital Cost

• Electrification for colonies and buildings.

• Water Supply.
• Sewerage disposal and storm water drains.
• Fire fighting equipments.

B Maintenance & Services

• Maintenance Charges for electricity, water supply, sewage disposal

and fire fighting arrangements.
• Recreation facilities.
• Medical facilities.
• Security arrangements.
• Inspection of Vehicle.
• Transportation of labour & staff
• Schools including school buses.

C Other items

• Visit of dignitaries.
• Technical and photographic records
• Inaugural ceremonies.

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 • Compensation to work men.
• Boundary pillars/stones, distance marks and bench marks.
• Anti malaria measures.
• Models and exhibits.
• Railway sidings.
• Publicity and information centers.
• Running of transit camps/rest sheds/guest house/rest
house/inspection bungalows.
• Co-operative stores and canteen.
• Telegraph signaling.
• Training of Engineers, retrenchment compensation etc.

• P-Maintenance (Rs 354.76 Lac)

For maintenance of works during construction, a provision has

been made @ 1% of the cost of I-works.

• Q-Special Tools & Plants (Rs 70.54 lac)

It is not proposed to purchase very heavy earth moving

equipment, as the works are likely to be let out to contractors. The
provision of Thar, Bolero Jeeps (M&M) & Maruti Swift Dzire diesel
cars has been taken.

• R-Communications (Rs 400.00 lac)

Under this sub head provision for construction of roads and

approaches to work sites has been made. Provision for cost of roads
has been taken Rs 40.00 lacs per km length.

• T-Water Supply Works (Rs 88.69 lac)

For site during construction of Canals Provision @ 0.2 @ of I-

works has been made under this sub-head for construction of
structure for lifting water for drinking.

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 • U-Distributaries & Minors (Rs 4930.2 lac)

Detailed estimate of LM-4 minor having C.C.A. (10% of total C.C.A) has
been prepared after detailed micro level chak – planning of command
area. Cost per ha has been worked out as Rs 14305. This cost has
been used to work out total provision for 34465 ha. of CCA.

• V-CAD&WM (Link Channels/ Diggies & Pump Rooms) (Rs 15122.27

lac)

It is proposed to provide irrigation in the command through pressure

irrigation. For estimation purpose the size of the chak proposed to be
feeded by one diggie has been kept as 100 ha. Accordingly detail
estimates for the Diggie along with Sumpwell, Pumproom, HDPE pipe
network, Monoblock pumps along with accessories etc., required for 100
ha has been prepared and on the basis of these cost for total command
area of 34465 ha has been worked out. Dedicated power lines to ensure
uninterrupted power supply to pumps installed at Diggies, are also
proposed. Provision for construction of Field, intermediate and link
drains has been taken at the rate of 6000/- per ha, as per annexure -I of
financial pattern and cost norms for CAD&WM programme for all states
during XII plan provided in guidelines on CAD & WM Programme Dec.
2013 by MoWR GoI Annexure-16 .

• X-Environment & Ecology (Rs 146.9 lac)

A lump sum provision has been taken for establishment for fuel
depots control of aquatic weeds, public health measures etc. A rate of
3000 per hectare for 10% of CCA (based on Sardar Sarovar Project
Report 1981 of Gujarat and adjusted for escalation) has been adopted
for providing drainage system in the command area.

• Y-Losses on Stock (Rs 88.69 lac)

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 Provision under this sub-head has been kept @ 0.25 of I-works.

• II-Establishment (Rs 3802.60 lac)

Provision for establishment has been made as per construction

programme and @ 12% of cost of I-works less B-land.

• III-Tools & Plants (Rs 354.76 lac)

Provision for ordinary T&P has been made @ 1% of total cost I-works.

• IV-Suspense (Rs NIL)

The rent provision under this sub-head will be nil.

• V-Receipt of capital outlay (Rs 17.64 lac)

Under this sub head credit has been given for the following items.

• Receipt on account of higher charges and resale value of special tools

and plants (25% of provision for Q-Special T&P)

• Receipt on account of the resale of cost of temporary buildings.

• Indirect Charges (Rs 718.36 lac)

Provision under this sub head is made as 1% of total cost of I-Works

for audit and account charges and capitalized value of abutment of
land revenue.
The cost of project after taking in account of above-mentioned
provision worked out as under:

Cost of Works of DLIP Rs 78196.45 Lacs

Total Cost Rs 781.97 Crores

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 A-Preliminary

S.No Particulars Amount

1 Detailed Survey for final alignment,

investigation collection of revenue
records, investigation for availability of
construction materials, contour survey &
other preliminary works. @ 1% of I-works Rs 354.76 Lac
Total Rs 354.76 Lac
Detail of Work
Important items provided under this sub-head are as under:-

S.No Description of Sub Head Amount (in

Rs Lac)
1 Expenditure already incurred on preliminary survey, 14
contour survey command area
2 Investigation for foundation of masonry works 60
3 Investigation for availability/resources of material 18
required for construction
4 Construction of access roads for investigation 25
5 Preparation of detailed project estimates 45
6 Running of Vehicles for site inspection/investigation. 32.76
7 Camp equipment. 15
8 Preliminary soil tests and establishing soil testing 18
laboratory
9 Charges of preliminary design work. 18
10 Writing/Printing and compilation of project report, also 18
history of project estimate etc.
11 Computer and telecommunication centers. 18
12 Training of engineers. 25
13 Geological and geophysical surveys. 30
14 Environment and ecological studies. 18
Total in Lacs 354.76

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 Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project

Abstract of Cost
B- Land
S.No. Description Amount in Rs
(lac)
1 Cost of Land 14600.04
2 Compensation for standing crop for L.S. 100 ha 10.00
@ Rs 10000/ ha
3 Interest Charges on 25% of total compensation 3504.01
@ 12% per annum for 2 years
4 Compensation for Properties like houses, wells, 730.00
trees @ 5% of land cost
5 Solatium charges @ 100% of the cost of private 15330.04
land permanently acquired plus properties etc.
6 Rent for use of land 0
7 Legal Charges @ 1% 72.72
8 Establishment for land acquisition @ 6.25% of 454.50
cost of total compensation
9 Labour & material for demarcation @ 1% of cost 72.72
of land acquisition.
10 Relocation of communications like roads, 72.72
railway, telegraph lines etc. @ 1%
11 Provision against R & R 0
12 Forest Clearance (LS) 45
Total in lacs 34891.74

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 Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project

Details of Cost of land

S.No Particulars Amount
Acquisition of permanent land coming
under the canal including berms etc.
1 for which payment is to be made 14543.95
831.55 ha

2 Cost for Development of Forest Land 56.08

Total in lacs 14600.04

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 Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project

Details
(A) land of main canal

S.No Reach Average Correspon Area of

Cutting/ ding Land permanent
Filling m width land Sqm
1 0-3 Feeder +2.0m 50 150000
2 0-3360 -2 40 134400
3 3360-6800 2.5 50 172000
4 6800-10200 1.5 50 170000
5 10200-13680 -1.5 40 139200
6 13680-17040 -1 40 134400
7 17040-20520 -2 40 139200
8 20520-23880 2 50 168000
9 23880-27630 1.5 50 187500
10 27360-30720 -2 40 134400
11 30720-34200 -1 40 139200
12 34200-37560 2 50 168000
13 37560-40560 2 50 150000
Total 1986300
ha 198.63
(B) Land for minors
Total length of minors 301.68 Km
Width of land required 20 m
Land for minors in ha = 603.36

Total A+B 801.99

(C) Land for Diggies & 350 no. Diggies & Pump rooms
Pump rooms @ 40x20 Sqm

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 Sqm = 280000
ha = 28
(D) Land for Pump House &
Sump
125m x125m Sqm = 15625
ha = 1.5625

Total ha = 831.5525
A+B+C+D
Average rate Rs 874506
of land as
per DLC rate
annexure 20
(I) Total Cost of Permanent land in lacs = 7271.98

As per the First Schedule of Land Acquisition Act 2013. Annexure-20(A)

Multiplying Factor 2
Total cost of land in
lacs = 14543.95
Say lacs = 14544.00

Forest Land:-
(a) Development of Forest Area of 7.5 Ha @ the rate
6.26 lacs per ha
= 46.95

(b) Extra Cost for Development of 7.5 Ha of Forest Area @ the rate
1.2178 lacs per ha
9.13 lacs
(II) Total Cost of Forest Land
56.08
(a)+(b) lacs

Total Cost of Land (I)+(II) 14600.08 lacs

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C-Works
Pumping station & intake well has been proposed for lifting the
Chambal water on the left bank of Chambal River in Dholpur district from
the water pool of river. From RD 2.520 Km there is a feeler channel up to
3.6 Km. the lift is 60.5 m. It is recommended that 5 working pumps and
two standby pumps will be installed.

Approximate cost of each bare pump (without induction motors), as per

market rate provided by Flowmore Ltd., for pumps is 50.00 lacs and cost
of each motor 37.0 lacs. The cost of Electrical & Mechanical equipments
has been calculated on the basis of cost curves for lift schemes in IGNP.

Approximate cost of erection and commissioning is taken as 5% of the

equipment price as intimated by the FLOWMORE Private Ltd.

The total cost of Machinery & equipment comes out to be Rs 1454.3 lacs.

II Civil works of pump house

Estimate of intake structure, off take structure, pump house,

control room. The drawing & Details of intake structure, off take
structure etc. of the pumping station has been prepared in accordance of
Intake structure constructed by the department at Bisalpur irrigation
cum Drinking Water Project. The total cost of civil works for intake
structure has been estimated as Rs 2030 Lacs.

III Pipe Details

Estimated of Mild steel pipe for Dholpur Lift has been prepared
in detail as shown in the list enclosed with this report. Mild steel pipe of
2.54m diameter and 16 mm thick have been used for carrying the water.
The weight of pipe is 1095 kg per meter (including all losses), since the
density of steel is 7850 kg/m3.

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 IV Approach Roads

To facilitate proper access to the pumping station one approach

road namely pumping station to Sagarpada village has been proposed.
The cost of 1 Km new single bituminous road with carriageway width of
3.75 is Rs 40 lacs as informed by Executive Engineer PWD Division,
Dholpur, Vide Letter No. 735 dated 08-02-2016 ( Annexure-14).

V Transmission Lines and Grid Sub Station

The Cost of 132 KV transmission line is taken as 15.0 lacs per

km. The cost of GSS (Including S/S equipments, civil works, PLCC system
and carrier protection equipments on 132 KV) is taken as 1100.00 lacs.
The above cost has been taken as per the rates supplied
by RAJASTHAN RAJYA VIDHYUT PRASASAN NIGAM LIMITED (Annexure-
2&5).

The total cost of the pumping house comes out to 9469.00 lacs.

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 CHAPTER IV

CROPPING PATTERN IN PROJECT AREA

4.1 CROP SEASON
Major part of the Command Area is unirrigated and only rainfed crops
area grown. Common Kharif crops are Bajara, Til,K- Pulses, and Kharif
others while mustrad and Gram are grown in Rabi season. Wheat &
Potato are grown under well Irrigation.
4.2 CROPPING PATTERN
The observations during the soil survey studies reveal that no definite
crop sequence is followed. Selection of crops or cropping pattern totally
depend on quantity and period of rainfall. In years of good well
distributed rainfall large area is covered under Kharif crops while in
years of late rainfall rabi crops are taken. Under well irrigation two crops
are generally grown. Howover where well irrigation is not available
farmers raise only one rain fed crop.
Rabi- Wheat, Gram, Mustard, Barley, Potato, Rabi fooder.
Kharif- Bajara,K- Pulses,Til, Maize, Kharif fooder.
4.3 PROPOSED CROPPING PATTERN
The proposed cropping pattern for Dholpur Lift Irrigation Project has
been adopted considering Soil survey report of the command area as
well as study conducted by WAPCOS New Delhi Besides this agro-
climatic condition, crops adopted by farmers, socio economic needs of
area and the quantity of water available from month Octomber to
March. So it is proposed irrigation Rabi Crops. The additional demand of
water deficit periods of the Rabi seasons will be meet out by the ground
water. According its intensity of irrigation has been proposed as 97.23%
in total.
The total irrigable command area of project will be about 34465 Ha out
of which 33177 ha will be given irrigation in Rabi.
4.4 B.C. Ratio
The Directorate of Agriculture, pant Krishi Bhawan Jaipur calculates the
B.C. Ratio (1.52:1) vide letter No. f-8/CAG/WUC/BCR/15-16/219 dated
26.04-2016. (Annexure enclosed)

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 General Description of the Area

4.5 Introduction

For sustained food production over long periods of time, the

development of irrigation facilities is exceedingly important. The high
cost of irrigation projects for developing the command area land for
irrigated agriculture requires economic and technical justification. In fact
in view of the latest innovations in the field of irrigation, the project
planning for irrigated agriculture is based on an inter-disciplinary
approach. The detailed knowledge of soils is imperative for design of
irrigation schemes. In view of above, therefore the details on soil
properties determining land suitability for irrigation were obtained
through conducting semi-detailed soil survey studies in the field.

4.6 Objectives
The principal objective of present study is to utilize efficiently the
precious water of Dholpur Lift irrigation scheme. The other main uses of
soil survey studies in present study are as follows:-

i. To classify the soils of command area of their suitability for irrigated

agriculture.
ii. Description of pertinent soil properties including physical, chemical and
hydro-dynamic characteristics of various soil types.
iii. To recommend the suitable methods for determining the soil properties
in laboratory.
iv. To determine crops suitability for the soils occurring in the command
area.
v.To recommend crop production technology for major crops suitable for
command area.

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 vi. To recommend the equipments required for setting up a soil testing
laboratory.
vii. To determine drainage needs of specific soil types.
viii. To determine erosion extent.
ix. To decide upon suitable on-farm water management practices including
selection of appropriate irrigation method, land grading requirements
etc.

In order to meet the above objectives, a semi-detailed soil survey study

of Dholpur lift irrigation scheme was carried out.

4.7 LOCATION AND EXTENT

The Dholpur lift irrigation project command area extends from 770 50'
20" to 78' 15' longitude and from 26' 41' 40" TO 26 57’ 20” latitude.
Proposed command area is a part of chambal and parvati river basin.
Chambal river forms the south and eastern boundary while river Parvati
makes north and western boundary of the Dholpur lift project. The
demarcated area extends to about 4308 ha. The command area
comprises of the part area of 114 villages fields of Dholppur Tehsil and
62 villages of Raja Khera Tehsil of Dholpur district. The name of villages
of Dholpur and Raja Khera Tehsil which are to be benefited the Dholpur
Lift irrigation schemes are enclosed respectively. The command area will
be irrigated by pumping the water of Chambal river through pumping
station and feeder can also located on the left bank of river Chambal
near village Sagarpada about 3 Km away from Dholpur city. The
coordinates of the pumping station site are longitude 77’ 54’ 16” and
latitude 26’39’ 40”.

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4.8 PHYSIOGRAPHY

The command area is a part of the plains of old alluvium and is drained
to river Parvati on the North-West and river Chambal to the South-East.
Highest point of the command area is 180 M above mean sea level near
Maraina village. In general the area is distinguished by old alluvial plains
falling within 160 M contour that area nearly level to gently sloping
lands, gullied lands along with Chambal which remains flooded during
monsoons. Besides these natural features, there are areas surrounded
by roads and Railway lines that get flooded during monsoon due to the
lack of drainage ways near Ondela village on the South-West end of the
Project area.
4.9 CLIMATE
As revealed from the latest record of meteorological observations
including rainfall, temperature and relative humidity the region is
characterized by semi arid to moderate climate. The average annual
rainfall is about 648 mm. Most of the rainfall occurs during the rainy
season from July to September. The rainfall pattern is erratic in nature
with occasional winter showers. The average maximum and minimum
temperature recorded during last 5 years is 44o C & 5o C respectively.
Maximum temperature was observed during the month of June while
minimum temperature occurred during January.

4.10 PRESENT LAND USE

As revealed from the Revenue records and field survey, most of the area
is under cultivation. About 40% area is under well irrigation and
remaining area is under rainfed agriculture. The principal crops of Rabi
season are wheat (Triticum estivum, L) Mustard (Brassica sp) and gram
(Cicer arietinum. L) & Potato while Jowar (Sorghum vulgare), Bajra
Penisetum typhoideum, Guar (Cyamospsia psoraloides) and Arhar

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 (Cajanus cajan) crops are raised in Kharif Season.

4.11 NATURAL VEGETATION

Dry deciduous type of vegetation is dominant in the area. Common tree
and shrubs grown in command area are listed below:-
Local Name Botanical Name
Dhak Butia frondosa
Babul Accasia nilotica
Khejri Accasia arebica
Vilayati Babul Prosopis Spioigera
Seum Dolhergia-Shishu
Neem Azaraeta indica
Mango Magrifera indica
Ber Aiayphus zizuphus
Ker Capparis deciduas
Aak Calotropis procera
Kans Sacchrum spontanium

4.12 SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE FARMERS

During the field survey, socio-economic survey was also carried out to
assess the economic condition of the farmers. The economic survey was
conducted for assessing the economic status, load credit facilities and
sized of the holdings possessed by the farmers. Generally farmers are
poor mainly due to having small holding, inadequate irrigation facilities,
erratic rainfall and lack of crop production inputs etc. The credit facilities
for the beneficiaries are available through the nationalized banks and
cooperative institutions. During the social survey, it was observed that
loan facilities from the nationalized banks are available for purchasing

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 agricultural implements, irrigation facilities including digging and
deepening of the dug wells, installations of pumping sets etc. The credit
facilities are also available for purchasing seed, fertilizers and pesticides
from cooperative institutions. With respect to holding sized, 90%
farmers are marginal to small having the holdings between 1 to 2 ha.
Remaining farmers have medium and big land holdings.

Though primary education facility is available at important village

headquarters at large the farming community is illiterate. Due to poor
economic conditions, the children generally work on the fields and do
cattle grazing. The secondary occupation of the villagers is dairying.
Milch cattles are of local breed. The cross-breeds are not common in the
area.

Though the farmers are aware of modern agriculture technology and the
significance of use of fertilizers and pesticides, due to uncertainty of the
rain and poor economic conditions, they are unable to adopt modern
agriculture technology.
Tabel 4.1

LIST OF VILALGES TO BE BENEFITED UNDER COMMAND OF DHOLPURE LIFT

IRRIGATION SCHEME
TEHSIL DHOLPUR

S.No. Name of S.No. Name of village S.No. Name of

village village
1 Jatoli 41 Unpura 81 Bedal pur
2 Dagarpur 42 Phool pura 82 Sakalpur
3 Naya ganwa 43 Mada 83 Firozpur
4 Kharakpur 44 Durgpur 84 Daria pur
5 Salampur 45 Bodiya 85 Modela
6 Besana 46 Jasora 86 Talgodela

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 7 Tagawali 47 Barawat 87 Dholpur
8 Samola 48 Madha bharu 88 Magripur
9 Jiyoli 49 Madapurg 89 Persoda
10 Masood pur 50 Jaoriva 90 Sekhpur
11 Mahawatpur 51 Basilalu 91 Malipur
12 Daradpur 52 Torphasupur 92 Pachgaon
13 Bahadarpur 53 Jhanpur 93 Rupas pur
14 Baisonkh 54 Peluka 94 Sardar ka
pura
15 Sardipur 55 Rathanpur 95 Panjabika
pura
16 Luhwu 56 Sehejpur 96 Mashod
(buhvi) pur
17 Sada 57 Kharnipur(sadikpur) 97 Firozpur
18 Bhagwat garh 58 Mizapur 98 Kazipur
19 Singhawali 59 Dugarpur 99 Sarkan
khera
20 Mailk pur 60 Sadkoli 100 Aligarh
21 Pathrova 61 Baramori 101 Jehara
khurd
22 Pathrova 62 Virotha 102 Rundhi ka
khurd pura
23 Karanpur 63 Dulhar 103 Tonda
24 Khurd 64 Aghanpur 104 Phulpura
25 Chakalal pur 65 Bagyoli 105 Mahuri
26 Kasil pur 66 Koypura(Kotpura) 106 Siy pura
27 Sunder pur 67 Bicholi(picholi) 107 Dehari
28 Vidhara 68 Morena 108 Bajehra
29 Mania 69 Jalalpur 109 Bageholi
30 Bhanpur 70 Chaproli 110 Both pura
31 Beratha 71 Mandoli (Randoli) 111 Baretha
kalan
32 Singroli 72 Kherli 112 Pura
mohan lal
33 Badha ganwa 73 Mangrol 113 Kachh
pura
34 Boya pura 74 Vinitpura 114 Bucha
35 Bagcholipur 75 Kailashpur
36 Khri (dyari) 76 Rakhipur

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 37 Hinota 77 Dubari
38 Ladampur 78 Dandoli
39 Mayak pura 79 Beelpur
40 Gheri 80 Biser pur
(Prerahi)

TABLE 4.2

LIST OF VILLAGES TO BE BENEFITTED UNDER COMMAND OF DHOLPUR LIFT

IRRIGATION SCHEME
TEHSIL – RAJAKHERA

Name of village S.No. Name of village

S.No.
1 Sikorda 41 Samona
2 Doga pur 42 Nadora
3 Singhawali 43 Sikehderpur
4 Dirawali 44 Sulatanpur
5 Kasba Behedbar-1 45 Tedawali
6 Kasba Behedbar-2 46 Jarga
7 Nadoli 47 Bhapli
8 Hatwari 48 Bassi Ghyaram
9 Mithawali 49 Lal pur
10 Somali 50 Madhi Karilpur
11 Rudhinahille 51 Sinoli
12 Teerajpur 52 Rehmmana
13 Deokhera 53 Sekhpur gurjer
14 Babar pur 54 Karkapherli
15 Jonawad 55 Madhee
16 Kasba jariha-1 56 Atwroli
17 Kasba jariha-2 57 Changora
18 Khudila 58 Sarore
19 Bhgawan pur 59 Faras pur
20 Khan pur 60 Nashir pur
21 Godhpura 61 Demera
22 Khoodili 62 Jugai pura
23 Basahi pur

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 24 Bich puri
25 Macharya
26 Jatpur
27 Merena
28 Phadi
29 Dan
30 Pate
31 Neemdada
32 Indrawali
33 Bhaupura
34 Dighi
35 Dindwara
36 Bichola
37 Binhera
38 Bajana
39 Sekhpur Berahman
40 Silwar

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 PRESENT CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND CROPPING PATTERN
Major part of the command area is unirrigated and only rainfed crops
are grown. Common Kharif crops are Jowar, bajra, guar and Arhar while
mustard and gram are grown in the Rabi season. Wheat is raised only
under well irrigation.
4.13 CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Crop production technology presently followed by farmers is briefly
described below:-
1. Jowar (Sorghum)
Jowar is principal Kharif crop of the area and sown with the onset of
monsoon in the month of July. Only local variety is planted. The seed
rate is about 40 to 50 kg/ha. In areas there Jowar is grown as mixed
crop with Arhar or guar , the seed rate of Jowar is 4 Kg while that of
Arhar and Guar 2 Kg/ha respectively. Two to three tillage operations are
performed before sowing. Generally fertilizer is not applied but 10-12
cart loads of F.Y.M. is normally used. Due to poor fertility and erratic
rainfall the yields are very low with an average of 10-15q/ha. In mixed
cropping system average Jowar Yield is 6-8 Q/ha. While that of Arhar
and Gaur is 1.5 q/ha. Jowar for grain production is harvested in the
month of November.
2. Bajra (Pearl Millet)
Bajra is also sown in the month of July. Its seed rate is about 10 kg/ha.
The crop is raised only for grain purpose. No fertilizer is applied.
However, 8-10 cart loads of F.Y.M. is used. The average yield is very low
about 4 quintals per hectares.
3. Arhar (Cajanus Cajan)
Arhar is an important pulse crop of the area and commonly grown as
mixed crop with Jowar. It is planted in the month of July and its seeds
rate is 20-30 Kg per hectares. It is harvested in November. In villages
whre Arhar is grown as individual crop its seeds rate is 20-15 Kg per

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 hectares and yield is about 8-10 quintals per ha.
4. Mustard (Brassica Spp.)
In areas where sufficient residual moisture is available mustard is widely
grown. It is a major rabi crp of this area. Only local tall growing variety is
sown. Its seed rate is about 4 to 5 Kg per ha. The crop is harvested in the
month of April and yield is about 12-15 q/ha.
5. Gram (Cicer Aeretinum)
Gram is grown in low lyling areas where water stands during monsoon. It
is sown between mid Octobers to mid November. Its seed rate is 60 – 70
Kg. per ha. Only local varieties are sown. Crop is harvested in the month
of March and yields are 12-15 quintals per ha.
6. Wheat (Triticum astivum)
Wheat is raised under well irrigation. Generally local varieties are
planted. Sowing is done in the month of November and its seed rate 100
to 120 Kg. per ha. Besides 10-15 cart loads of F.Y.M. farmers apply
fertilizer at the rate of 50 Kg. D.A.P. and 50 Kg. Urea before sowing First
irrigation is applied after 25-30 days of sowing crop is harvested in the
last week of March or first week of April. Average yield is about 15 q/ha.

4.14 CROPPING PATTERN

The observations during field soil survey studies reveal that no definite
crop sequence is followed. Selection of crops of cropping pattern totally
depend on quantity and period of rainfall. In years of good well
distributed rainfall large area is covered under kharif crops while in
years of late rainfall rabi crops are taken. Under well irrigation two crops
are generally grown. However, where well irrigation is not available
farmers rais only one rainfed crop.
General adaptable crops sequences for well irrigated, rainfed and canal
irrigated area for Dholpur project are given below:

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4.14.1 Crop sequences under well irrigation condition in the project area.

Kharif crops may be grown under rainfed conditions followed by Rabi

crops under well irrigation.

Bajra Mustard / gram

Kh - Pulses Wheat/Mustard
Til Rb - others
Kh - others Wheat
Gram
Fodder Potato

4.14.2 Crop sequences under rain fed condition in the project area.
Bajra Fallow
Fallow
Bajra + Till Fallow
Bajra + Arhar Fallow
Fallow Mustard /Gram (late rainy season in
AP and BP soils)
Fallow Wheat /Gram Mustard (Rabi rainy
season in CP soils
Fallow Wheat /Gram/Mustard (low lying
flood prone areas APf and BPf soils)

4.14.3 Crop sequences under canal irrigation areas.

As the area receives more than 600 mm of annual rain fall and water
supply may be regulated to conserve water based on rain fall pattern
each year.
The crop sequences for canal irrigated areas are given below:-
Guar Wheat
Bajra Gram
Fodder Wheat

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 Fodder Wheat
Sorghum Fodder
Guar Mustard
Sorghum Gram.

In other climatically adapted crop sequences may be grown as per the

farmers needs. Wheat may be important crop in CP soils and similarly
Mustard may be preferred in AP soils.

General recommendations on Irrigation for the soils dominantly medium

textured and very deep, occurring in the Project area are give below.

Table 4.3 Irrigation Guide for the soils of the project Area

Irrigation Irrigation Schedules for different soil types

Parameter
AP BP CP
Irrigation intervals Kharif- 21 days 21 days 28 days
Rabi – 28 days 28 days 28-35 days
Pre-sowing 100-120 mm 100-120mm 150-200 mm
irrigation depth

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 CROPS AND MANAGEMENT RECOOMENDATION

Adapted crops and their management requirements are listed in the

table 3.1 for different irrigability classes. The recommendations give a
general guideline for cropping and management practices. The
recommendations are limited to the assessment made of the area with
respect to suitability of the lands for irrigated agriculture. However, they
are not location specific as done by extension officers and agronomist in
the field. Specific recommendations and selection of crops will be
possible after detailed soil mapping for the development of the area in
specific irrigation chaks.

4.15 IRRIGATION WATER APPLICATION

Optimum depth and suitable frequency of water application in field have

great bearing on field irrigation efficiency. Therefore, it is exceedingly
important to determine the depth and irrigation intervals in accordance
to latest Innovations in the field of irrigation. Field water application is
influenced by ETC, water availability in soil, rooting depth and moisture
depletion factor. Irrigation intervals can be completed using following
relation:

(FC - PWP) X P X D
I = _____________________ days
ET
Where, FC and PWP are volumetric soil water contents at, field capacity
and permanent wilting point p, is moisture depletion factor, D is
effective rooting depth and Etc is crop evapotranspiration. It is
recommended that in order to avoid excessive irrigation that optimum
irrigation frequency should be computed on taking in account above
factors. Flow rates frequencies in amount of water may be quite
different based on the nature of the soil, particularly its physical

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 properties. The project area comprises of moderately coarse textured
and Moderately fine in textured soils.

Available moisture capacity of the soils ranges from slightly low to

Moderate level which is due to differentiating soil texture and pore-size
geometry. It is therefore necessary to study flow rates, frequencies and
amount of water application to different soils of the area.

The survey study reveals that nodular, lime horizon may occur in the
profiles within 150 to 180 cms from the surface. This will be very
important hydro-geological feature and wherever such layers occur
problem of pereched water table may develop. It is therefore necessary
to locate and map the areas, through detailed survey for specific
recommendation on the drainage problem. The area has natural nalas
that drain the area to the rivers Parbati and Chambal respectively. It is
necessary to tap such if drainage ways to solve the problem of drainage
of perched watertable.

The detail contour and soil surveys are necessary for slope classes of
land for specific recommendations and tackling the drainage problem
that may arise.

Monitoring of ground water quality and its rise is also an important

aspect in the management of irrigation regimes of the soils of the area.

The low lying areas comprising APf and BPf soil units will have to be
studied in detail to assess their drainage requirements. These lands are
subject to over flow and Kharif Crops are not raised during normal
rainfall years. Further these lands may face the problems of
waterlogging, and salinity build up.
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 Based on such studies, recommendations for their management have to
be made for future development. Adequate measures are necessary to
prevent seepage losses from adjoining irrigated lands.

4.16 SELECTION OF CROPS AND CROP MANAGEMENT

Climatically adapted crops and their management recommendations

are given in tables 4.4 and 4.5. An appropriate selection of crops
has to be made based on, intensity of irrigation, stream size,
water allowance and, irrigation efficiency. In-situ infiltration rate and
hydraulic conductivity data indicate that the area is suitable for
gravity flow irrigation. The soils in general can be irrigated through
border strips and furrow irrigation methods. However, in
order to increase irrigation efficiency the suitability and irrigation
system may be experimented.

Adapted crops and general management recommendations and

fertilizer requirements are given in table 4.4 and 4.5.

Table 4.4 Adapted Crops and Management recommendation

suitable to different irrigability classes.
Land Area Soil Adapted crops Management
suitability (M) Description recommendation
class & s
mapping
Unit
1 2 3 4 5
Moderating A. Kharif crops Slight levelling.
S2, BP, CP 24,71 fine texture Bajra, Jowar, Normal flow
loams with Til, Arhar, Urad irrigation me-

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 moderate and other thods.
6 available Kharif pulses, Application of
water berseem quar. Farm yard
capacity and Rabi crops: manure
generally Wheat barley, necessary as the
non-saline mustard Soil are low in
non – Taramira, fertility
alkaline soils gram, potential. Soils
occurring on Vegetable. are low in
nearly available
levelled to Nitrogen –and
gently pros-phorus and
sloping low to medium
lands. in potassium.
Fertiliser
application
based on the soil
testing and
recommended
by the
department and
University.
Moderately All climatically Slight to
S3, AP, 12,115 coarse adapted crops moderate
texture like. Kharif levelling normal
APg, BPg sandy loam crops Bajra, Flow
to loam, Jowar til, irrigation
well drained arhar, urad with
with slightly quar, & Border strips.
low berseem Rabi Application of
available Crops: Wheat, farm yard
water barley, manure as the
capacity and mustard, soils are coarse
generally taramira gram, textured & are
non-alkaline. vegetables. low in fertility
soils potential Soils are
occurring on low in available
gently slop- In the case of nitrogen and
ing of level APg and BPg Phosphorus and
lands. The units crops low to medium in
soil units sensitive to patassium.
that are flooding like. Fertilizer
subject to til cannot be application based
over flow grown in kharif onand
soil testing
reco-
during even in low
monsoon rainfall years mmended closes
are also without by the
included in adequate sur- department
University
&
the same face drainage.
group
Severely Suited to free Engineering
N1, APg, 4529 eroded plantation and structures like
gullied lands pasture gully plugging &
BPg, CPg of soil units development. embarkments to
AP, BP and All the tree stop the intensity
CP. These plants adapted of water flow and
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 lands are to climate and conserving
gently, to grasses can be moisture.
moderately grown Plantation of
sloping. trees Pasture
development.

4.5 RECOMMENDED CROPS AND RELATED FERTILIZERS

Crops Fertilizer Kg/Ha.

English Botanical name Hindi N P2O5 K2 O

name name
Cereals Triticum estivum L Gehu 120 40 -
Rabi
(winter)
wheat
Kharif Pennisetum Bajra 60 30 -
Pearl typhoideum Jowar
Millet
Sorghum
Pulses Cicer arietinum L Chana 20 30 -
Rabi
Gram
Kharif Cajanus Cajan Mill Ahar 20 30 -
Pigeon
Pea
Cluster Cyamosia Guar 20 30 -
beans tetragonolaba L
Green Phaseolus Moong 20 32 -
gram ourusayreys
OIL SEEDS Biassica Spp. Sarson 90 32 -
Rabi
Mustard
Kharif Ricinus Communis L Arandi 20 32 -
Castor
Fooder Trifolium Berseem 36 32 -
crops alexandrinum
Rabi
Berseen
Kharif Cyamopsis Guar 20 30 -

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 Cluster tetragonoba L
been
Fruits Ber Zizyphus jujuba Ber 0.25 0.5 to 10 to
to 2 12 15 Kg
Fym/
tree
Mango Mangifera indica L Aam 0.5 to 0.7 to 1.2 to
0.7 1 1.5

4.17 DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF MARGINALLY NON

IRRIGABLE LANDS

Soil unit APg, BPg and CPg come under marginally non irrigable
lands due to severe gullied erosion. These lands are to be developed
and protected to prevent further degradation of lands due to erosion.
The measure may include growing of trees as well as engineering
constructions. With these measures the area may also be developed as
pastures. It may be pertinent to suggest to allot such of these eroded
lands to the farmers of the area to develop the same as forests and
pastures to have a balanced development of the environment.

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