APPENDIX

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION PLAN (NRCP) SCHEME
OFFICE MEMORANDUM(NLCP)
NATIONAL LAKE CONSERVATION PLAN (NLCP) SCHEME
REVISED GUIDE LINES FOR PREPARATION OF DPRs
FORCONSERVATION OF RIVERS & LAKES
6. CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION
7. CHAPTER II : STATUS OF THE RIVER/LAKE SYSTEM & SELECTION
OF TOWNS
8. CHAPTER III ; INVESTIGATIONS FOR DPR PREPRARATION
9. CHAPTER IV: DESIGN OF SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
10. CHAPTER V : OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
11. CHAPTER VI : PUBLIC AWARENESS. & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
12. CHAPTER VII : HRD AND CAPACITY BUILDING
13. CHAPTER VIII : PROJECT MANAGEMENT & INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
14. CHAPTER IX : FINANCING
15. CHAPTER X : MONITORING & EVALUATION
16. CHAPTER XI : COST ESTIMATES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF
DPRS
17. ANNEXURE I : RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE XTH MEETING OF
THE
NRCA MARCH2001 PM IN CHAIR.
18. ANNEXURE II : GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF SCHEMES OF
LOW
19. COST SANITATION (LCS)
20. ANNEXURE III :GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF SCHEMES OF
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNDER RIVER PLAN
21. ANNEXURE IV GUIDE LINE FOR PLANTATION UNDER NATIONAL
RIVER ACTION PLAN
22. ANNEXURE V Norms for Staff & Staff Quarters Required on Sewage Pumping
Stations & STPs
23. ANNEXURE VI GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN SCHEMES OF
THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
24. ANNEXURE VIII-A :COMPLETION REPORT (General Abstract of Cost)
25. ANNEXURE VIII-B :COMPLETION REPORT
26. Ministry of Environment & Forests UTILISATION CERTIFICATE

G.11011/2/2001-NRCD.I
Ministry of Environment & Forests
National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)
Dated 13th August 2002
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:

NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION PLAN (NRCP) SCHEME

CONTINUATION IN TENTH PLAN

As required by Department of Expenditure OMs no. 1(3)/PF. II/2001 dated 10th May
2002 and 10th July 2002, the matter of continuation of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)
Scheme in 10th Plan has been examined in consultation with JS&FA, and it has been decided to
continue the NRCP scheme during 10th Plan.
A copy of the NRCP Scheme and its guidelines is enclosed.
This issues with JS&FAs concurrence vide his diary no. 1033/JS&FA/F 102 dated 12-08-02

Sd/(Dr. Ms. Manju Raina)

Joint Director

G.11011/2/2001 NRCD. I
Ministry of Environment & Forests
National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)
NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION PLAN (NRCP) SCHEME
1.0

Objective

To improve the water quality of major rivers, which are the major fresh water source in the
country, through the implementation of pollution abatement schemes.
2.0

Brief History

The river-cleaning programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests was started with the
launching of the Ganga Action Plan GAP) in 1985. A Central Ganga Authority under the Prime
Minister was constituted to finalize the policy framework and to oversee the implementation of
the Action Plan. Chief Ministries of concerned States, Union Ministers and Secretaries of the
concerned Central Ministries and experts were its members. GAP was later extended to GAP
Phase-II in 1993 and then to NRCP in 1995. GAP Phase-II was merged into NRCP in December
1996. Since then a single scheme of NRCP is under implementation as a Centrally Sponsored
Scheme. The CGA was re-named as National River Conservation Authority (NRCA) with a
larger mandate to cover all the programmes supported by the National River Conservation
Directorate.
The functions of the NRCA are as follows:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

To lay down, promote and approve appropriate policies and programmes (long and
short-term) to achieve the objectives.
To examine and approve the priorities of the National River Conservation Plan.
To mobilize necessary financial resources.
To review the progress of implementation of approved programmes and give
necessary directions to the Steering Committee, and
To take all such measures as may be necessary to achieve the objectives.

Ganga Action Plan (GAP) Phase-I was started in 1985 as a 100% centrally funded scheme. The
main objective of GAP was to improve the water quality of Ganga to acceptable standards by
preventing the pollution load reaching the river. Under GAP Phase-I pollution abatement works
were taken up in 21 class-I towns in UP, Bihar and West Bengal. This Phase has been declared
complete on 31st March 2000 at a cost of Rs. 451.70 crore.
GAP Phase-I was extended to GAP Phase-II approved in stages between 1993 to 1996, which
covered the river Ganga and its major tributaries viz., Yamuna, Gomati and Damodar. This
action plan covers pollution abatement works in 95 towns along the polluted stretches of four
rivers spread over seven States. The total approved cost of this action plan is Rs. 1498.86 crore
which was approved on 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Centre and the State Governments.

Later, however, it was felt that the river conservation activity needed to be extended to other
rivers of the country also. Accordingly, the existing scheme was merged into a National River
Conservation Plan. National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) was approved for Rs. 772.08 crore
in 1995 on 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Centre and the State Government. The then
Ganga Project Directorate was converted into National River Conservation Directorate for
servicing the National River Conservation Authority and the Steering Committee. The objective
of National River Conservation Plan being to improve the water quality of the major rivers
which are the major fresh water source in the country through the implementation of pollution
abatement schemes. It covered pollution abatement works in 46 towns along the polluted
stretches of 18 rivers spread over 10 States. The Ganga Action Plan Phase-II was merged with
NRCP in December 1996. Seven additional towns of Tamil Nadu were approved in January
2001 at a cost of Rs. 575.30 crore on this funding pattern.
NRCP was converted into a 100% centrally funded scheme on the lines of GAP Phase I in
November 1998. The land cost was however, to be borne by the States. Chennai Waterways in
Tamil Nadu were approved in September 2000 at a cost of Rs. 491.52 crore and Yamuna Action
Plan (extended phase) was approved in May, 2001 at a cost of Rs. 222.60 crore based on this
funding pattern.
In a meeting of the National River Conservation Authority held in March, 2001 under the
Chairmanship of Prime Minister of India., it was decided to adopt an integrated approach for the
river cleaning programmes; and that all future works would be shared on a 70:30 basis between
the Centre and the State Governments. Of the State share, the share of public shall be minimum
of 10% of the total costs..
The chronology of approval and cost of various components of NRCP is given below:
S.
No.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Component

Yamuna Action Plan

Gomati Action Plan
CETP, Calcutta
National River Conservation Plan
GAP-II(Main Stem including West
Bengal)
Yamuna Action Plan (first revision)
Damodar Action Plan
GAP-II (SC towns)
Yamuna Action Plan(2nd revision)
Chennai Waterways
7 additional towns of Tamil Nadu

Approved cost with

50:50 funding/ date of
approval
357.00/April 93
64.00/April 93
65.00/Aug 95
772.09/July 95
416.36/ Oct 96
479.56/April 96
24.54/Oct 96
231.70/Oct 96
526.71/Sept 98

Present approved cost

on 100% funding,
Cost sharing / date of
approval by CCEA
61.11/Nov 98
65.00/Nov 98
737.14/Nov 98
396.16/Nov 98
23.58/ Nov 98
220.96/ Nov 98
509.45/Nov 98
491.52/Sept 2000
575.30(cost sharing)
/ January 2001

12.
13.

Yamuna Action Plan (Extended Phase)

2 additional towns of Punjab

14.
15.

1 additional town of Maharashtra

1 Additional town of Goa

222.60 / May 2001

14.97 (70:30) / July
2001
11.64(70:30)/08.01.02
14.09(70:30)/27.05.02
Total

3.0

Activities covered
The activities under NRCP include the following:

4.0

Interception and Diversion works to capture the raw sewage flowing into the river
through open drains and divert them for treatment.
Sewage Treatment Plants for treating the diverted sewage.
Low Cost Sanitation works to prevent open defecation on riverbanks.
Electric Crematoria and Improved Wood Crematoria to conserve the use of wood and
help in ensuring proper cremation of bodies brought to the burning ghats.
River Front Development works such as improvement of bathing ghats.
Public awareness and public participation.
HRD, capacity building, training and research in the area of River Conservation.
Other miscellaneous works depend upon location specific conditions including the
interface with human population.

Funding Pattern

5.0

3343.52

NRCD/Government of India shall bear upto 70% of the Project cost.

States and Local Bodies shall bear 30% of the Project cost of which the share of
public would be a minimum of 10% to ensure public participation in the project.
The O&M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be borne entirely
by the State and local bodies for which additional resources have to be demonstrably
raised and committed to O&M.
The Local Bodies may raise loans from financial institutions such as HUDCO to
contribute their share.
If there is a cost overrun in a project because of delay, inflation or any other reason,
the contribution of NRCD/Government shall be limited to its contribution amount
initially agreed. Any additional expense on account of any increase in cost shall be
borne by the concerned State Government.
In addition NRCD/Government of India may undertake itself or commission projects
to other institutions, voluntary agencies etc. also.

Mechanism of implementation and monitoring

Projects or River Action Plans are considered by the Govt. on the basis of pre-feasibility report
estimates prepared by the State Govts. After the project is approved in principle, detailed project
reports (DPR) with firmed up cost estimates for various sub-components are prepared by the

State Govts./Project proponents. These DPRs are appraised and approved by the Ministry
following which Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanctions are issued. On the basis of
these sanctions, the State Governments / implementing agencies award contracts according to
their own policy and rules.
Progress of implementation is monitored by both the State Implementing Agencies and the
Ministry through a multi-tier monitoring mechanism. This includes :

State Level
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)

The progress monitoring by a team of field engineers on a day to day basis.

Monthly review of progress at the Chief Executive level of the nodal implementing
agency.
Citizens Monitoring Committee in each town to review the progress and provide
inputs for public participation and involvement.
Periodical review by the Divisional Project Monitoring Cells.
Periodical review of progress by a State Steering Committee chaired by the
concerned Chief Secretaries.
Periodical review by a High Powered Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief
Minister.

Central Level
i)
ii)
iii)

iv)

v)
vi)

Regular review by NRCD officials including frequent site visits.

Regular review by NRCD Project Director.
Quarterly review of progress by a Steering Committee headed by Secretary of the
Ministry. Chief Secretaries of the concerned States and experts in the Public Health
Engineering and other related areas are the members of this Committee.
Quarterly review of progress of scientific and technical aspects of the programme as
well as the impact of works on the river water quality by a Monitoring Committee
headed by Members Environment, Planning Commission.
Periodical review by a Standing Committee of NRCA headed by the Union Minister
of Environment & Forests.
Periodical review of progress by the National River Conservation Authority headed
by Prime Minister. The concerned Chief Ministers, among others, are the members of
this Committee.

6.0

Further details of activities, funding pattern, mechanism of implementation and

monitoring Project Preparation Guidelines etc. are given in the enclosed Guidelines
(Appendix B)

7.0

Year wise-Plan Outlay and phasing of expenditure in the X Plan

Year
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07

Outlay (Rs. In crore)

290.00
290.00
290.00
290.00
290.00

J.16011/8/2002-NRCD
Ministry of Environment & Forests
National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)
Dated 13th August 2002
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:

NATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION PLAN (NLCP) SCHEME

CONTINUATION IN TENTH PLAN

As required by Department of Expenditure OMs no. 1(3)/PF. II/2001 dated 10th May
2002 and 10th July 2002, the matter of continuation of National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)
Scheme in 10th Plan has been examined in consultation with JS&FA, and it has been decided to
continue the NLCP scheme during 10th Plan.
A copy of the NLCP Scheme and its guidelines is enclosed.
This issues with JS&FAs concurrence vide his diary no. 1032/JS&FA/F/2 dated 12-08-02

Sd/(Dr. (Mrs.) R Dalwani)

Additional Director

J.16011/8/2002 NRCD
Ministry of Environment & Forests
National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)
NATIONAL LAKE CONSERVATION PLAN (NLCP) SCHEME
1.0

Objective
The objective of the scheme is to restore and conserve the polluted and degraded
urban lakes of the country. To begin with, NLCP proposes to cover urban lakes,
especially those not covered under the Wetlands programme of the Ministry, with the
scope of activities to be expanded to include the rural water bodies.

2.0

Brief History

2.1

The Ministry of Environment & Forests had identified 10 polluted urban lakes for
conservation and management in 1994. The details of these lakes are given below:
SI

Lake

State

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Dal
Sukhna
Sagar
Nainital
Kodai Kanal
Ooty
Udaipur
Rabindra Sarovar
Powai
Hussain Sagar

J&K
Chandigarh
MP
UP(Uttaranchal)
Tamilnadu
Tamilnadu
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
TOTAL

Cost
(Rs. In Crores)
297.70
44.36
4.41
46.35
19.28
26.63
148.95
2.13
31.01
15.34
636.16

Vide Deputy Chairmans DO no. 15050/6/93E&F/DCH/13/6369 dated 29th July 1997, the
Planning Commission conveyed the approval of NLCP as a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
Accordingly, a note covering the aforesaid 10 polluted urban lakes at an estimated cost of Rs.
637 crore was put up for approval of CCEA at its meeting held on 29.12.1997. CCEA considered
the note and directed the Ministry of Environment & Forests to bring up the matter for
consideration after a fresh appraisal of the scheme in the light of a firm tie up of external
financial assistance for financing NLCP. The Committee, however, approved, in principle, the
proposal to take up the scheme for conservation of the Dal Lake and decided that an amount upto
Rs. 20 crore may be spent on land acquisition which are considered absolutely necessary by way
of advance action for speedy implementation of the scheme in so far as it relates to the Dal Lake.

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.0

The Ministry posed NLCP for financial assistance to some of the bilateral multi-lateral
funding agencies viz; the World Bank, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, the
Government of Netherlands, the Government of Austria and European Commission,
However, none of these agencies evinced interest in the proposal.
Meanwhile, a High Power Committee under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister
at its meeting held at Srinagar on 24.6.1998, decided that in the background of the
Cabinet decision on NLCP, the Planning Commission should look into it for purposes of
financing the Dal Lake Conservation Plan (DLCP) through internal resources. As
suggested by the Planning Commission, a detailed project report (DPR) on DLCP has
been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs. 162.87 crore. The cost of the DLCP, after
adding land cost of Rs. 87.10 crore for structures within and outside the lake body, shall
be Rs. 249.97 crore. The DPR was sent to the State Government in November 2000. The
response of the State Government on the DPR is awaited. On receipt of the comments
from the State Government, the proposal will be put up to the EFC and then to CCEA for
consideration and approval.
So far as the status of other identified lakes of NLCP is concerned, conservation and
managements plans of 3 lakes namely, Powai, Ooty and Kodaikanal were approved under
NLCP by CCEA in June 2001 at a cost of Rs. 14.90 crore, and the condition of external
assistance for NCLP was waived. These projects are under implementation. A
conservation and management plan for the Rabindra Sarovar lake at Calcutta has been
received and is under consideration in the Ministry. The Government of Uttaranchal has
appointed consultants for preparation of a DPR for the conservation and management
plan of Nainital Lake. As far the Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, most of the works
have already been taken up by the State government under a separate scheme funded by
the World Bank. The Detailed Project Report for the remaining 3 lakes namely, Sagar,
Udaipur and Sukhna are yet to be received.
Meanwhile, in view of the several proposals received from State Governments for other
lakes and availability of funds under NLCP, it has been decided to take up such lakes
depending on the pollution status as well as availability of funds. Proposals for 4 lakes in
Bangalore city namely, Jaraganahalli, Kamakshipalya, Nagavara and Vengainahakere
have been approved at a total cost of Rs. 12.32 crore. A proposal for Man Sagar lake in
Jaipur is also under consideration. Similar proposals for other lakes would be taken up
subject to availability of funds.

Activities covered
The activities under NLCP include the following: (i)
(ii)

Prevention of pollution from point sources by intercepting, diverting and treating

the pollution loads entering the lake.
In situ measures of lake cleaning such as Desilting, Deweeding, Bioremediation,
constructed wetland approach etc. depending upon the site conditions.

(iii)

(iv)
(v)
(vi)

Catchment area treatment and lake beautification which may include bunding,
fencing creation of facilities for public recreation and entertainment (children
park, boating etc.) and public area.
Public awareness and public participation.
HRD, capacity building, training and research in the area of Lake Conservation.
Other activities depend upon location specific conditions including the interface
with human population.

State Governments or other Project Proponents would get perspective plans and detailed
Project Reports (DPRs) prepared through consultant or otherwise, for the above and for
conservation based on surveys including water quality and biodiversity data.
4.0

Funding Pattern
a.
b.

c.

d.
e.

f.

NRCD/Government of India shall bear upto 70% of the Project cost.

States and Local Bodies shall bear 30% of the Project cost of which the
share of public would be a minimum of 10% to ensure public participation
in the project.
The O&M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be
borne entirely by the State and local bodies for which additional resources
have to be demonstrably raised and committed to O&M.
The Local Bodies may raise loans from financial institutions such as
HUDCO to contribute their share.
If there is a cost overrun in a project because of delay, inflation or any
other reason, the contribution of NRCD/Government shall be limited to its
contribution amount initially agreed. Any additional expenses on account
of any increase in cost shall be borne by the concerned State Government.
NRCD/Government of India may also undertake itself or commission
projects to other institutions, voluntary agencies etc.

5.0

Further details of activities, funding pattern, mechanism of implementation and

monitoring Project Preparation Guidelines etc. are given in the enclosed
Guidelines (Appendix)

6.0

Yearwise-Plan Outlay and phasing of expenditure in the X Plan

A total outlay of Rs. 150 crore has been approved for NLCP during the X Plan
with an annual outlay of Rs. 30 crore for the current financial year (2002-03). Rs. 30
crore per year is envisaged to be the plan outlay for each of the other years of the plan.

REVISED GUIDE LINES FOR PREPARATION OF DPRs

FOR
CONSERVATION OF RIVERS & LAKES

CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION

1.1

The National River Conservation Directorate in the Ministry of Environment & Forests
had prescribed guidelines for the preparation of the Project Feasibility and the Detailed
Project Reports under the National River Conservation Plan. Since then a number of
developments have taken place including the resolutions passed by the National River
Conservation Authority (NRCA) in its meeting held in March 2001 (Annexure I). It has
therefore, been decided to issue new guidelines for the preparation of Detailed Project
Reports under the National River Conservation Plan and the National Lake Conservation
Plan consolidating the decisions taken from time to time. Since the proposals in future
will be considered on the basis of DPRs only, PFR are not to be submitted to the NRCD
and so the guidelines for preparing the PFRs are not being issued. These guidelines
supercede earlier guidelines and should be followed.

1.2

The DPR should consist of

1.2.1

A review of the status of the river/lake system

1.2.2

Identification of degraded stretches & towns responsible for it.

1.2.3

Selection of Towns in order of priority where conservation works should be taken

up and the justification for their selection.

1.2.4

Collection of information about the river/lake and basin/ catchment useful for
system and component design.

1.2.5

Investigation carried out for DPR Preparation

1.2.6

Design of System and components

1.2.7

Human, physical and financial resources required for Operation & Maintenance
and the manner in which they will be ensured.

1.2.8

Plan for Public Awareness & Public participation:

1.2.9

Plan for HRD and Capacity Building

1.2.10 Plan for project management & dealing with institutional issues identified
1.2.11 Plan to finance the project
1.2.12 Monitoring & Evaluation plan
1.2.13 Cost Estimates of DPRs with drawings and specifications
1.2.14 Any other item considered relevant and useful.
CHAPTER II : STATUS OF THE RIVER/LAKE SYSTEM & SELECTION OF TOWNS

2. Priority lists of rivers/lakes and towns/cities

2.1

While the causes of degradation of rivers and lakes are many, the towns and cities on
their banks with beaming population and industry are the most significant sources of
degradation of rivers, lakes and seas. In view of the limited resources available, it is not
possible to take up all degraded rivers and lakes for conservation together. It is, therefore,
necessary to prepare lists indicating priority of river/lakes and also of the cities/towns
where conservation programmes would be taken up in the X plan.

2.2

In order to select the river / lakes and cities / towns and arrange them in order of priority
for this programme, studies are required to be made based on the relevant data /
information. After the river / lake system has been studied and the major sources of
degradation identified, the cities on the banks responsible for their severe degradation
components need to be collected for preparing the DPR.

2.3

Collection of data/information
The following information of river/lake and basin/catchment is useful:
2.3.1

Area of the basin / catchment of the river/lake.

2.3.2

Topography

2.3.3

Climate including rainfall,

2.3.4

Land Use

2.3.5

2.3.4.1

Agriculture,

2.3.4.2

Forests,

2.3.4.3

Mining

2.3.4.4

Residential, commercial and industrial

Status of Ground Water development and use

2.3.6

Dams and diversion works

2.3.7

Discharge figures if the water body is gauged

2.3.8

Abstraction of water

2.3.9

Morphology and hydrology of the water body

2.3.10 Water quality of the water body in its different reaches

2.3.11 Aquatic life present in the water body in different stretches of the water body
2.3.12 Traditional and current uses to which the water body is put in different reaches
2.3.13 Economic, culture and religious significance of the water body and the towns
located on it.
2.3.14 Towns with population exceeding one hundred thousand located on the river. For
each such town

2.4

2.3.14.1.

Population in last census,

2.3.14.2.

Status of water supply,

2.3.14.3.

Sewerage,

2.3.14.4.

Drainage,

2.3.14.5.

Garbage and bio-medical waste and

2.3.14.6.

Industrial effluent disposal.

Use of Available Sources

2.4.1

The above data may be collected from available sources and presented in figures,
charts and maps along description in brief.

2.4.2

If some of the information is not available or not adequate, fresh studies should
be undertaken only if it is felt that in the absence of the missing information, the
work of selecting the river/lake and the cities cannot be done.

2.5 Use of modern tools GIS

2.5.1

If there are easily accessible facilities attempt should be made to use remote
sensing and present the spatial information in Geographical Information System
(GIS) format.

2.6 Criteria for Selecting a river/lake for Conservation:

A lake/river may be selected for conservation under the NRCP/NLCP if
2.5.1

the water body-river, lake or the sea - - is so degraded that it cannot be put to its
traditional and desired use

2.5.2
2.5.3

the people are strongly aware of the degradation

they highly value the restoration of the water body

2.7 Criteria for selecting towns for taking up Conservation of rivers and lakes
Works may be proposed in a town if
2.7.1

The town is located on the bank of river or lake or is a coastal town.

2.7.2

The population of the town is at least one lakh.

2.7.3

The water body (river/lake) is highly degraded and cannot be put to its
traditional/designated use because of
2.7.3.1 Discharge of domestic waste water/industrial waste
2.7.3.2 municipal solid waste
2.7.3.3 other non-point sources of pollution

2.7.4

The flood plain is heavily encroached

2.7.5

Wrong land use in violation of the Master Plan leading to heavy soil erosion and
sediment transport to the water body.

2.7.6

There is high level of awareness about the city being the major cause of
degradation of the water body leading to the demand from the residents of the
town to take up conservation measures.

2.7.7

The citizens are willing to demonstrably raise additional resources and make
financial contribution of a minimum of 10% of the project cost and to meet the
recurring expenses of O& M and other heads.

2.7.8

The local body is willing to make its contribution and take responsibility for
preparing and implementing the project and carrying out O&M at its own cost.

2.7.9

The residents of the town, the local body and the State Government together are
willing to contribute a minimum of 30% of the project cost, out of which the
citizens are willing to contribute a minimum of 10% of the project cost.

CHAPTER III ; INVESTIGATIONS FOR DPR PREPRARATION

3.1

The following information / data of the town selected are required:

3.1.1

Demographic data may be collected pertaining to the five preceding decades

including current ward-wise data. The populations may be projected for the base
and other relevant points of time using the census data, the potential for growth of
population in each ward, scope of additional construction in the Master Plan and
other relevant available data.

3.1.2

Economic, social and cultural information may be obtained from the gazetteer,
plan documents prepared for submission to the State Planning Board or the State
Government and other sources.

3.1.3

General topography and Land Use Pattern

3.1.4

Hydro-geological including geo-hydrological and Geotechnical

3.1.5

Storm Water

3.1.6

Water Supply Status of the town

3.1.7

Sewerage Supply Status of the town

3.1.8

Quantity and quality of waste water- sewage and sullage- in drains outfalling into
the river

3.1.9

Municipal Solid Waste

3.1.10 Water quality upstream and down stream of the town and discharge of the water
body
3.1.11 Flora and Fauna
3.1.12 Non Point Sources of Pollution
3.1.11.1
3.1.11.2
3.1.11.3
3.1.11.4
3.1.11.5
3.1.11.6

Dairies
Motor Garages
Cattle wallowing
Open area and bank side defecation
Dead body and carcass dumping
Indiscriminate dumping of garbage in nearby banks and open areas.

3.1.13 River front facilities to improve aesthetics and reduce pollution / bank erosion.
3.1.14 Industrial effluent

3.1.15 Industrial Solid Waste:

3.1.16 Bio medical Waste & other hazardous waste
3.2 Additional Data Required For Coastal towns:
3.2.1

Tidal incursion and mangroves

3.2.2

Coast Line

3.2.3

Coastal Zone Management Plan

3.3 Additional Data Required For Towns On The Bank Of A Lake:

3.3.1

Bathymetry Of Lake

3.3.2

Water spread in different months and area encroached

3.3.3

Defining the Catchment Area

3.3.4

Land Use in the Catchment, identifying areas that yield sediment,

3.3.5

Discharge measurement of all inflows into and outflows from the lake,

3.3.6

Peak Flood Flow into the lake

3.3.7
3.3.8

Characterisation of the discharge flowing into the lake.

Water quality in selected sampling points chosen on the basis of sources of
pollution of the lake. The water quality parameters chosen should include, in
addition to the usual ones, sediment content by size, nutrient (Phosphorous and
Nitrogen), pesticides if the return flow agricultural fields joins the streams feeding
the lake and thermal profile i.e., temperature at different depths.

3.3.9

Sediment analysis particularly for Phosphorous and Nitrogen content

3.3.10 Hydro-biology of the lake:: Macrophytes, Animal communities, Zoo benthos,

Zoo plankton.
3.4 Land Use, Contour, Drainage & Thematic Maps:
3.4.1

Satellite imagery can give the current land use map of the city and the catchment.
The State Remote Sensing Agency, if it is in a position to do so, could be asked to
prepare it using the most recent available imagery covering the area within
municipal limits and extending 10 Kms beyond the municipal limits. It may also
be asked to procure the maps prepared by the National Remote Sensing Agency
(NRSA) under their Natural Resources Information System, the map of the
municipal body and the Master Plan of the city should also be collected.
However, if it is difficult or time consuming to get these inputs from the NRSA or
the State Remote Sensing Agency, the map of the municipal body and the local
Development Authority may be used.

3.4.2

The contour interval in the maps of the Survey of India (SOI) is large. Contour
map of the city with at the most 5m contour interval should be obtained. If there is
no such map a survey may have to be done particularly of the area where sewers
have to be laid or pumping stations to be constructed.

3.4.3

Deviations in land use with respect to that shown in the Master Plan and
encroachments should be indicated in the map.

3.4.4

Drainage map should be prepared if not already existing.

3.4.5

Tentative/provisional sites available for treatment plants, pumping stations and

disposal works etc. should be identified and marked on the map.

3.4.6

Thematic maps may be prepared to the extent feasible and considered useful for
the project.

3.5 Hydro-geological:
3.5.1

Meteorological data

3.5.2

Ground water depth and its seasonal fluctuation affecting construction, sewer
infiltration and structural design,

3.5.3

Soil Bearing Capacity and type of Strata expected to be encountered in

construction up to anticipated depths

3.6 Water Supply Status of the town:

3.6.1

Details of sources of discharge: quality, change in levels of underground and

surface water supply sources, along with their locations on the city map.

3.6.2

Discharge available from each water supply source.

3.6.3

Ward-wise per capita water supply in lpcd- present and expected after works
under constructions and planned are completed.

3.6.4

Plan showing water supply works, existing and under construction and future
plans for augmentation of water supply in the town may be collected.

3.6.5

Brief description of water supply status of the town along with completion plans
of the existing works

3.6.6

A copy of the water supply master plan/major estimates prepared earlier should
be obtained.

3.7 Sewerage Status of the towns:

3.7.1

Ward-wise arrangements in the households for the disposal of toilet waste water.
3.7.1.1
3.7.1.2

Areas / streets covered with sewers

Areas / streets covered with Septic tanks and soakage pits discharging
into street drains

3.7.2

Details of sewerage works in the town including completion plan of sewers,

intermediate pumping stations, MPS, rising mains, STPs, showing
diameters/lengths/gradients of sewers, levels, capacities, duties of pumping plants
etc.

3.7.3

Out falls and drains / Sewers leading to the outfalls should be plotted on a
drainage map of the towns.

3.7.4

A copy of the sewerage master plan / major DPRs prepared earlier.

3.8 Domestic pollution:

3.8.1

No. of drains carrying the domestic sewerage, polluting the water body

3.8.2

Actual field survey to be conducted, for at least one month during dry weather to
assess pollution load quantitatively and qualitatively. Actual present flows to be
measured at the point of outfall into the water body. The pollutants, BOD, COD,
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Chlorides, Ph, temperature, colour, odour, total
suspended solids, volatile suspended solids and faecal coliforms are also to be
measured. The sample should be flow proportional and composited taken once a
week for diurnal variation on hourly basis. For this purpose, considering a four
week months, three samples to be taken on week days, whereas the fourth sample
to be taken on an off day i.e. Sunday.

3.9 Storm Water:

3.9.1

Strom water drains may be marked on the city plan.

3.9.2

Catchment areas of each nala to be marked on the city map showing ground
levels, so that populations contributing wastewater to the nala could be
ascertained.

3.10 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

3.10.1 The survey and investigation for MSW may be done in accordance with the
guidelines given as Annexure III

3.11 Water quality and discharge of the water body:

3.11.1 Collect data about the quantity of flow/discharge from the CWC or the Deptt. Of
Irrigation for as long a period as it is available.
3.11.2 Water quality -- BOD, COD, Ph, Temperature, Suspended Sediment, Heavy
metals, Pesticides - - of the water body and its identified tributaries the stretches
of the river within the limits of the town, upstream and downstream of the town
concerned for a period of 10 years or for such period as the data is available, to be
obtained from the records of SPCB, CPCB and CWC.

3.12 Flora and Fauna:

3.12.1 Data to be obtained from the Botanical Survey Of India, Zoological Survey Of
India, State Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution Control Board and (local
University in case any research has been done).
3.12.2 Information on endangered and rare flora and fauna may be obtained. Endangered
flora and fauna may need protection by way of restoration / conservation
programme.
3.12.3 In case this information is not available or will take a long time to obtain, the
DPR should not be held back and submitted without this information. The
information should be collected later.

3.13

Coastal Towns:
3.13.1 Water quality and discharge in case of coastal towns.
3.13.2 Additional data relating to tidal incursion and mangroves to be collected.

3.14

Non Point Sources of Pollutions:

3.14.1 Dairies
3.14.1.1 Quantification of dairy waste
3.14.1.2 Present locations and disposal points to be marked on the city plan
3.14.1.3 Present treatment methods being employed
3.14.2 Dhobighats

3.14.2.1 Nos., locations to be marked on the city plan

3.14.2.2 Number of dhobis in each ghat,
3.14.2.3 Clothes washed and
3.14.3 Sites reserved in the master plan for location of dairies and dhobi ghats
3.14.4 Motor Garages
3.14.4.1
3.14.4.2
3.14.4.3
3.14.4.4
3.14.4.5

number and their locations on the city map

quantification of the washing from the garages
average no. of vehicles being washed per day
disposal sites of washing may be marked on the city map
sites reserved for the activity in the Master Plan

3.14.5 Cattle wallowing

3.14.5.1 Locations of cattle wallowing
3.14.5.2 Number of Cattle wallowing &
3.14.6 Carcass Disposal
3.14.6.1 Locations of carcass disposal
3.14.6.2 Number of carcasses disposed of per day
3.14.6.3 Sites reserved for carcass disposal in the master plan
3.14.7 Low cost sanitation
3.14.7.1 Identification and marking on map of open spaces being used for open
defecation
3.14.7.2 A survey to estimate the number of persons using each such space per
day.
3.14.7.3 Location of community latrines in the city and the number of seats in
each site.
3.14.7.4 Estimate of number of dwelling units in the city which do not have a
latrine.
3.14.7.5 No. of dwelling units in the city which have only the dry pit latrine.
3.14.7.6 Details of activities already taken up under low cost sanitation
programme of the Social Welfare Department and other state agencies
3.14.7.7 Identification of places where community toilets need to be set up,
including the number of seats at each location. One seat can be assumed
to cover 50 persons.
3.14.8 Crematoria:
3.14.8.1
3.14.8.2

Wood based-their number-show locations on the city map

Electric- their number show location on the city map

3.14.8.3
3.14.8.4
3.14.8.5

3.14.8.6

3.14.9

Others- their number- show location on the city map

The number of bodies being burnt at each burning ghat during the last
five years may be collected.
If under GAP or the NRAP, electric and wood based crematoria have
been set up in the state, before deciding about the number and location
of further crematoria to be constructed, the performance and
acceptance of different type of crematoria may be ascertained.
Identification of places where additional crematoria need to be set up,
including the number required.

River front facilities:

3.14.9.1 Identification of river ghats being used for bathing.
3.14.9.2 Identification of improvements required in bathing ghats.
3.14.9.3 Identification of new ghats to be constructed.

3.14.10 Plantation:
The plantation work may be planned in accordance with the guidelines given as
Annexure IV

3.15 Industrial Pollution Including Hazardous And Toxic Waste

3.15.1 The responsibility of ensuring that the industrial waste is safely disposed of in
accordance with law is that of the respective industrial unit. The control and
monitoring of pollution from industrial wastes is the responsibility of the State
Pollution Control Board. The State Pollution Control Board is to ensure that the
generators of industrial waste dispose it of, as prescribed in law and that the
standards prescribed are observed. The SPCB may be asked to furnish the
following information:
3.15.1.1

The number of industrial units in different wards and industrial areas.

3.15.1.2

Grossly polluting units-number, quantity & quality of solid waste

3.15.1.3

The points where the industrial, hazardous and bio-medical wastes are
treated.

3.15.1.4

The points where the industrial, hazardous and bio-medical wastes are
disposed of.

3.15.1.5

The points where the industrial, hazardous and bio-medical wastes are
being mixed with the municipal wastes- effluents in sewers, solid
waste in MSW. The points should be shown in the city map.

3.15.1.6

Its quantity and quality at those points should also be obtained. The
information- quantity and quality- about different types of wastes such
as MSW, industrial hazardous and biomedical should be obtained in
disaggregated from separately for liquid and solid.

3.15.1.7

Existing arrangement for handling and treatment of Toxic, Hazardous,

bio-medical/hospital wastes be indicated.

3.15.1.8

Number of hospitals, nursing homes and other units generating biomedical waste. They may be plotted on the map showing land
utilization.

3.15.1.9

Indicate sites reserved for treatment of bio-medical waste in the

master plan.

3.15.2 The SPCB may be requested to review its performance and resources and if there
is need, prepare a plan to enhance its capacity to ensure effective control and
management of pollution in the town/city where the conservation measures are
proposed.

CHAPTER IV: DESIGN OF SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

4.1

Type of Schemes: The system to improve the environment of the city may consist of
sub-systems or schemes that relate to
4.1.1

Sewage collection, treatment, re-use / disposal

4.1.2

Low cost sanitation

4.1.3

Crematoria

4.1.4

Other non point sources of pollution

4.1.5

River Front Development Works

4.1.6

Watershed/Catchment Treatment:

4.1.7

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

4.1.8

Bio- medical waste

4.1.9

Human Resources Development

4.1.10 Institutional Strengthening

4.2

System Design:
4.2.1

Objective: The DPR should be prepared to achieve clearly spelt objective in

terms of abatement of pollution from various sources of pollution and of
environment improvement. There should be performance parameters of each
components and the system as a whole so that the effectiveness can be monitored
and evaluated.

4.2.2

Alternative System: Feasible alternative systems, keeping in view the existing

infrastructure in the town should be prepared.

4.2.3

Sub-system alternatives for major components such as Sewage and MSW should
include the alternatives of Centralised Systems and Decentralised systems.

4.2.4

Techno economic evaluation should be carried out on life cycle analysis of

major components. This analysis should include capitalized annual O & M costs
less revenue from resource recovery, recycling, by-product utilization. Interest on
the Net Present Values (NPV) of the alternative systems considered. Ease of O &
M, time required to construct and achieve the desired project objectives & costs of
mitigation of any adverse environmental impacts to be loaded on the costs
assigned for the alternatives., human, physical, electrical and other forms of

energy, other pros and cons, reliability and long term sustainability should also be
given appropriate weightages. On such an evaluation, the best option should be
selected.
4.2.4.1 The summary of the above analysis shall form an important component
of the draft DPR for public consultation before finalisation.
4.3

Design Criteria:
4.3.1

4.3.2

Sewage
4.3.1.1

It is not desirable for a town with piped water supply and flushing
system to discharge the sewage from the dwelling unit directly in to
street drain. If such a situation exists in a town or some of its parts
alternatives for good sanitation including low cost sanitation should be
worked out and what ever is practically feasible should be a part of the
plan.

4.3.1.2

Sewers, sewage pumping stations and Sewage Treatment Plants

proposed under river action plan would ultimately become a part of the
towns sewerage and sewage treatment facility. This aspect should be
kept in mind while planning the project so that these works when
executed in the town under towns sewerage scheme match with the
facilities built under river action plan.

Design Periods
Base yearThe year of expected commissioning of the project shall be taken as
the base year for design of various components of the projects. Design periods of
various components may be adopted as under:

Table:
S.No. Component
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Design Periods For Various Components of The Project

Design Period Clarification

from base year
Land
30
Land will be required to add STPs. Accordingly, land
acquisition
should be acquired
Sewer system
30
SPS civil 30
Cost of civil works is economical for full design
works
period.
Pumps
15
Considering modular approach
STP
10
Construction may be done with a modular approach in
a phased manner as the population grows.
Rising mains
30
In case of low velocities, dual rising mains to be
examined
Effluent
30
Provision of design capacities in the initial stages itself

8
9
10
11

disposal
LCS
Crematoria
RFD
MSW

4.3.3

is economical.
Required as of base year
Required as per assessment
Required as per assessment
Requirement as per assessment

Design population
Design population is to be worked out for each zone on a critical appraisal of the
latest demographic data and projected population in the city master plan. New
colonies that may come up in future should also be catered for. It should be
ensured that the laws require the colonizer to provide conveyance and treatment
of all wastes before discharge in to municipal drain/sewer.

Due to paucity of financial resources, at present it is proposed to limit the

conservation programme to towns having the census population of the year 2001
as 1 lac or more. However, in case of cultural, tourism or religious importance of
a town having a lower population, it can be included if on certain occasions large
floating population converges.
4.3.4

Sewers
Sewers shall be designed as per latest Manual on Sewerage and Sewage
Treatment, issued by the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India

4.3.5

Interception factor
Generally 80% of water supply is expected to reach sewers. However to have a
correct assessment of the waste reaching sewers, actual flow measurements of
major drains be carried out for over a month. After knowing the contributory
population of the drains and water supply rate, sewage interception factor shall be
worked out.

4.3.6

Interception works
Nala tapping works shall be constructed on the course of a Nala, so as to intercept
the dry weather flow flowing through the nala, and divert it into the nearby sewer.

4.4

Sewage Pumping Stations

4.4.1
4.4.2

Preference may be given to submersible pumps wherever, feasible, they being

cheaper and operation friendly.
Configuration of sewage pumps

Where rising main is long

Where rising main is short

Peak flow/2 pumps

Non peak flow pumps
Peak flow/4 pumps

3 nos.
4 2 nos.
5 nos. 1 standby

4.5

Sewage Treatment Plants

4.5.1

Land for STPs

The provision of land for STPs including sewage pumping station may be made as
follows:

S. No
1
2
3
4

Process
Activated Sludge/ Trickling filter
Aerated lagoon
Stabilisation pond
Agro-forestery (Karnal Technology)

U.A.S.B.

Land required (acre/mld)

0.5
1.2
2.5
3.75 to 6.25 depending on the
nature of soil
0.42

Land provision is to be made for the ultimate requirements in case of STPs, SPS and
SWM, but for the present requirement in case of crematoria, bating ghats etc.

Effluent Standards
S.
No.
1
2
3

Parameters

For discharge on land

For discharge into water

BOD (mg/l)
SS (mg/l)
Faecal coliform

<100
<200
Desirable

<30
<50
Desirable

1000

4.6

Max.
permissible
10000

1000

Max.
permissible
10000

Technology
Technology option should be based on the cost benefit analysis of various options to
achieve the desired standards and the most economic one selected.
Possibility of utilizing bioremediation techniques for lake conservation shall be
considered depending upon its feasibility.

4.7

Low cost sanitation: There may be schemes of the Government of India and the State
Governments both for supporting Community Toilets and individual toilets. Those
schemes should be integrated with the schemes of town:

4.7.1

Community Toilets
4.7.1.1 Guidelines given as Annexure II may be followed in this regard.

4.8

Other non point sources of pollution

The components mentioned below should become a part of the integrated project of river
cleaning.
4.8.1

River front development

Bathing facilities in shape of pucca or kutcha ghats exist near the banks of rivers.
Due to lack of maintenance or otherwise, some of these facilities have become
defunct and need renovation. At some places, the existing facilities are very much
inadequate and need to be supplemented. The river may also need strengthening
like bund renovation, new bund, stone pitching etc. In lakes there are places for
rowing boats.
Provision of such renovation and new facilities shall be made in consultation with
the state irrigation department and the district authorities.

4.8.2

Crematoria
Improved Wood based crematoria have been provided in a large number of towns
under Ganga Action Plan on the plans developed by NRCD. These may be
adopted and may be modified as per local conditions, availability of land and
some other problems in the use of such crematoria constructed earlier were
encountered.
Electric crematoria have also have been constructed at some placaes under Ganga
Action Plan have faced the problem of power. These may, however, be provided
in big towns, where the availability of power & trained staff for maintenance in
ensured.

4.8.3

Storm water drains

Strom water drains carry sullage and sewage also where sewerage facilities are
inadequate or where due to unsatisfactory O& M of the system, broken sewer
lines discharge into drains. Nala tapping works shall be constructed on the course
of nalas, so as to intercept the city weather flow through them, divert it to the
sewer and prevent it from entering into the river or lake.

4.8.4

Catchment Treatment And Afforestation

The data that needs to be collected is already given in Chapter III. A study of this
data will suggest the works, which need to be undertaken to prevent soil erosion,
which finally flows in to the waterbody causing many problems. The types of
works that may be required to be done include:

4.8.4.1

Vegetative or non structural works such as:

4.8.4.1.1
4.8.4.1.2
4.8.4.1.3
4.8.4.1.4
4.8.4.1.5
4.8.4.1.6
4.8.4.1.7

4.8.4.2

Engineering or Structural Measures:

4.8.4.2.1
4.8.4.2.2
4.8.4.2.3
4.8.4.2.4

4.8.5

Silvipasture and agro-forestry

Pasture development,
Afforestation
Horticulture
Crop improvement
Trenching,
Demonstration

Loose boulder check dam

Gabion Check dam
Contour stone wall
Stabilisation of degraded area

4.8.4.3

Training and Evaluation

4.8.4.4

Institutional Strengthening

4.8.4.5

Note: The above activities are required to be undertaken in a watershed

in a rural setting. Since we are dealing with the catchment area of a
town, the catchment is likely to be in the process of urbanization. The
effort should be to take up works, which would check soil erosion from
areas that are very prone to erosion. Vegetative works should be
preferred. The adherence to the Master Plan in land use is important.

Solid Waste Management

The design and management of Municipal Solid Waste may be done in

accordance with the guidelines given as Annexure III.

CHAPTER V : OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

5.1

Operation and Maintenance in all its facets is the responsibility of the local body aided
and supported by State government. A firm commitment will be given by the local body
that it agrees to bear the entire cost of O & M. The State Government shall give an
undertaking that it will ensure that assets are properly operated and maintained and any
short fall in resources will be met by them. The agency for O & M of the assets created
will also be clearly mentioned in the DPR.

5.2

It is necessary to accurately assess the financial and other resources required for
effective and efficient O & M. The resources required and associated costs are:

5.3

5.4

5.2.1

Energy Electricity and diesel to be used in standby Generating Set- to meet the
contingency of electric failure.

5.2.2

Man Power,

5.2.3

Consumables

5.2.4

Inventory of Spares

5.2.5

Tools and Plants

5.2.6

Preventive maintenance

5.2.7 Repairs of civil, electrical and mechanical works

Research and Development
5.3.1

Monitoring

5.3.2

Evaluation

5.3.3 Other problem solving

The feasibility of involving private sector in O & M should be considered. In some states
it has been found to be economical and effective.

5.5

A detailed plan for raising the resources for Operation & Maintenance shall
become part of the project proposal.

5.6

The operation and maintenance manual of the various plants, structures, labs, etc. should
be prepared.

5.7

In case it is decided to carry out O & M departmentally, staff required for O & M of
sewage pumping stations, STP etc. may be adopted as per Annex II.

5.8

Timely availability of land for the facilities & assured uninterrupted power supply for
the electrical equipment shall be ensured for the chosen alternative system in consultation
with local bodies.

5.9

Revenue generation estimate from the sale/use of by-products of the STPs, garbage
utilization plants including recycling & resources recovery shall be a factor for
prioritising the best alternative.

5.10 Resources Mobilisation For O & M

5.10.1 Resource Recovery,
5.10.1.1

Sale of treated sewage for use in irrigation and industry

5.10.1.2

Sale of sludge for agriculture

5.10.1.3

Composting of organic portion of MSW by vermiculture and other

methods,
5.10.1.4

Generation of electricity in STPs,

5.10.1.5

Water and sewage cess

5.10.1.6

Fair assessment, levy and recovery of property tax

5.10.1.7

House connection charges

5.10.1.8

Fines on Polluters

5.10.1.9

Taxes from pilgrim/tourist/floating population visiting the town

5.10.1.10 Undertaking plantation on municipal lands

5.10.1.11 Other sources of recovery
5.10.2 Government Contribution: If adequate funds are not raised from resource
recovery mentioned above, the shortfall of the funds required for O & M should
be promised by the State Government.

CHAPTER VI : PUBLIC AWARENESS. & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

6.1

In the light of experience gained in the implementation of development programmes

since independence and particularly from the Ganga Action Plan, it is now recognised
that programmes for conservation of water bodies and town improvement can succeed
only if
6.1.1

the communities are aware that

6.1.1.1
6.1.1.2

6.1.2

there is need for conservation programme and that they will benefit
from it.
There are costs involved in such programmes and part of the burden will
have to be borne by them,

The communities are effectively involved in all the stages of the project cycle
from conceptualisation, to preparation, to finalisation, to implementation and
finally O & M.

6.2

Hence Public Awareness & Public Participation should be a front-end activity of the
project unlike the present practice of it being the last priority.

6.3

The entire programme of conservation should be conceived, formulated, implemented,

monitored and evaluated in close consultation with the stake holding communities
following the approach of Participatory Appraisal.

6.4

Issues involved in the conservation of the water body need to be identified and the
programme will need to focus on them. The objective of the Awareness Plan will be
determined by the issues identified.

6.5

Agency that will plan, implement and coordinate the Awareness Campaign should be
identified. With a view to focus on issues relating to protection and improvement and
cleaning of rivers/lakes, a massive program of environment education and awareness is
imperative. Centre and states may launch this campaign through a program of volunteers
called NATIONAL GREEN VOLUNTEERS.

6.6

Detailed guidelines for Core and Non-core schemes are given as Annexure VI

CHAPTER VII : HRD AND CAPACITY BUILDING

7.1

7.2

A project has to undergo through the following phase:

7.1.1

Project planning,

7.1.2

Project preparation

7.1.3

Project implementation,

7.1.4

Monitoring evaluation

It involves the following aspects

7.2.1

Scientific and technical

7.2.2

Social,

7.2.3

Financial & Economic,

7.2.4

Institutional

7.2.5

Administrative,

7.2.6

Legal

7.3

Successful project management will need the manpower with diverse skills, physical and
financial resources to deal with all the aspects mentioned above in all the phases of the
project.

7.4

Human Resources Development will deal with appropriate skill development in the
organisations involved in the planning, design and management of the project. The main
activities are listed below:
7.4.1

Identify training needs

7.4.2

Identify institutes where education/training can be organised.

7.4.3

Well staffed and equipped Engineering Institutions, which have an interest in the
subject, may be asked to develop training modules. They should be involved on a
long-term basis so that they develop expertise in the aspects of this programme.
They should be involved in various aspects and activities of the programme.

CHAPTER VIII : PROJECT MANAGEMENT & INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

8.1 Selection of mode of implementation. Of the three alternative modes of implementing
the project in vogue, mentioned below, depending upon the circumstances prevailing, the
mode should be selected. The DPR should mention why the specific mode has been
chosen.
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.1.3
8.2

Departmental,
Project Management Agency
A combination of above

Institutional Issues:
8.2.1

In Conservation & Management there are a number of institutions dealing with

activities including:
8.2.1.1
8.2.1.2
8.2.1.3
8.2.1.4
8.2.1.5
8.2.1.6

8.2.2

Policy, strategy and programme formulation and their implementation

Supply of services
Development,
Management,
Regulation and enforcement,
Coordination with national, state and local organisations.

Overlap in roles of a involved institutions:

8.2.2.1

The role of three bodies is very crucial. They are:

8.2.2.1.1 Municipality which is responsible for sanitation in the town,
8.2.2.1.2

City Development Authority which regulates the new

colonies

8.2.2.1.3

State Pollution Control Board, which is responsible for

ensuring compliance by industry of the standards, prescribed
under the Environmental Protection Act for effluent, solid
waste and air emissions.

8.2.2.2

Many times there is an overlap in the roles of several bodies with the
result that the efficiency with which the function should be performed
suffers. The state Government needs to resolve such overlaps. The role
of each institution involved needs to be very clearly specified.

8.2.2.3

The institutions that are involved in the conservation programme of the

town suffer from weaknesses. The DPR should identify such areas
needing improvement.

CHAPTER IX : FINANCING

9.1

The National River Conservation Authority (NRCA) has decided that the Financing
pattern of schemes of the NRCD for the conservation of rivers and lakes will be as
follows:9.1.1

Government of India (NRCD) to bear 70% of the project cost,

9.1.2

States and the local bodies to bear 30% of project cost of which Share of the
public shall be a minimum of 10%.

9.1.3

O & M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be borne entirely
by the state and the local bodies for which additional resources have to be
demonstrably raised and committed to O & M.

9.1.4

The Local Bodies may raise loans from Financial Institutions such as HUDCO to
contribute their share,

9.1.5

If for any reason such as delay, wrong design or estimation, omission of items,
inflation etc., there is cost overrun in any project, the central share in the total cost
will be limited to the ceiling amount approved by the CCEA. Balance, if any, is to
be borne by the respective state Government. It is, therefore, necessary to prepare
the DPR accurately after investigation and survey and taking all factors into
account that can influence the cost of the project.

9.2

The State Governments should make all efforts to obtain larger plan allocations for such
programmes.

9.3

The contribution of 10 % from the beneficiaries and stakeholders can be raised in one or
more of the following forms.
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
9.3.5
9.3.6
9.3.7
9.3.8

additional development charges, water and sewage cess

fair assessment, levy and recovery of property tax
house connection charges
contribution from Development Funds of local MPs and MLAs
Fines on polluters
Taxes from pilgrim/tourist/floating population visiting the town
Donation from industry, business associations, voluntary agencies such as Rotary
and Lions clubs and philanthropists.
Any other mode.

9.4

It will be seen that the Integrated Project will include cost elements, many of which will
not be financed by the NRCD. The NRCD will clarify which of the elements will be
financed by it and which ones not financed by it.

9.5

The DPR should state how the finance would be raised for those items in the DPR that
will not be considered for financing by the NRCD.

CHAPTER X : MONITORING & EVALUATION

10.1 The improvements in the water body and the environment of the town will have to be
monitored and evaluated after the implementation of the project.
10.2 The conservation Programme is expected to yield results, which should be quantified in
the DPR to the extent, it is feasible to do so. Other results will have to be qualitative.
10.3 Depending upon the items of works taken up, a programmes of monitoring should be
developed and it should be assigned to a well-equipped laboratory in a University or the
SPCB. The expenses on the monitoring should be estimated and should form a part of the
funds required for O & M.
10.4 After the project has been fully implemented, it is necessary to evaluate the project.
Funds should be provided for this purpose also.

CHAPTER XI : COST ESTIMATES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF DPRS

11.1 COST ESTIMATES:

11.1.1 Based on survey and investigation, data collection and design criteria, detailed
estimates may be prepared, under the following subheads:
11.1.1.1

Land Acquisition

11.1.1.2

Interception & Diversion Including Internal Sewers

11.1.1.3

Sewage Treatment

11.1.1.4

Low cost sanitation

11.1.1.5

Crematoria

11.1.1.6

Abatement of Non Point Sources of Pollution

11.1.1.7

River Front Development Works

11.1.1.8

Watershed / Catchment Treatment and Plantation

11.1.1.9

Municipal Solid & Biomedical Waste management

11.1.1.10 Tools & Plant For The Maintenance of the Works

11.1.1.11 Operation & Maintenance
11.1.1.12 Monitoring & Evaluation
11.1.1.13 Any other identified scheme
11.1.1.14 Awareness and Public Participation
11.1.1.15 Human Resources Development
11.1.1.16 Institutional Development & Strengthening

11.2

DPRs General Requirements

11.2.1 Earlier Project Feasibility Reports were entertained along with proposals for
works under the National River Conservation Plan. However, the experience has
been that actual costs have been very different from those sanctioned on the basis
of PFRs. It has now been decided that hence forth only DPRs will be entertained.
11.2.2 DPRs shall be a comprehensive document prepared in accordance with these
guidelines. They should contain all relevant information, collected and surveyed
data, designs of system and components, justifying chosen system and scheme,
components thereof and establishing that the cost shown is optimal,

specifications, drawings. They should be documents worked out to details to

invite tenders.

11.2.3

If feasible, the spatial data collected should be put in GIS format.

11.2.4

There should be separate volumes for major items such as I & D, STPs, LCS
etc. In case I & D scheme becomes too large, DPRs may be prepared zone wise.
Intermediate pumping stations, if any shall form part of I & D scheme. The
main pumping station, which is the last pumping station before STP, shall form
part of STP scheme.

11.2.5

DPRs shall be prepared on computer. Along with hard copies, a copy of the
floppy/ disc shall be submitted to NRCD.

11.2.6

Salient features of the DPR should be given at the beginning of the DPR to
have an idea of the DPR at a glance.

11.2.7

Schedule for submission, approval, implementation and completion shall be

detailed.

11.2.8

Scheme-wise quarterly fund requirements from the local body, State and
Central Government should also be given.

11.2.9

Bar charts /CPM / PERT networks based on realistic time schedule of

completion of different activities shall be enclosed with the DPRs, indicating
the work breakdown structures details and critical path for large schemes.

11.2.10 CPHEEO/ CPWD/ ISS/ Local PWD specifications, whichever applicable,

may be followed for construction of works.
11.2.11 Cost estimates to be based on current local schedule of rates for standard
items of works & market rates for proprietary equipment.
11.2.12 Necessary escalation in costs due to inflation during project implementation
period shall be incorporated on a justified rationale.
11.2.13 Centage charges: A provision of 8% would be allowed towards project
preparation, contingency, supervision, etc. on base cost estimate. In the case of
states where the centage on works is higher that 8%, the balance will be
provided by the State Governments. These charges will not be applicable on the
cost of land, taxes etc. if any
11.3 Check List:

The checklist given in Annexure VII contains important steps that should be taken in
prescribing the DPR. It may be filled up and enclosed with the DPR.
11.4 Completion Reports:
It should be borne is mind that after the completion of the works, completion reports will
have to be submitted in the formats given in Annexure VIII.

ANNEXURE I
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE XTH MEETING OF THE
NRCA MARCH2001 PM IN CHAIR.
1.

While river cleaning would need to be given a much higher priority, it is also essential
that resources are not spread thinly. The focus, therefore, has to be on large towns, which
are gross polluters,

2.

In case of works already completed, assets need to be maintained and also continuously
operated /utilised for which funds must be earmarked by the States. The states/ UTs must
meet the O & M costs which on an average is around 5% of the capital cost.

3.

A holistic and integrated approach shall be adopted by addressing not only river
pollution but also other components like internal sewerage, solid waste disposal, low cost
toilets etc.

4.

The cost of works shall be shared between the central and states/local bodies, public on
70: 30 basis. The public shall contribute not less that 10% of the cost.

5.

A detailed plan for recovery/ operation maintenance cost shall become part-of the project
proposal in future.

6.

Because of delay in implementation, there is a cost overrun in many schemes. The

central share in the total cost will be limited to the ceiling amount approved by the
CCEA. Balance, if any, is to be borne by the respective State Government.

7.

Approved works must be completed first and where states/UTs have not been responsive
enough and such works have been pending for more than two years because of non-action
by states, a committee of secretaries consisting of Secretary ministry of environment &
Forests, secretary finance, secretary planning Commission and chief secretary of the
concerned state shall review the necessity of such schemes.

8.

National lake conservation plan shall receive the same priority as the rivers.

9.

Mobilisation of resources/funds will need special attention. Plan outlays would need to
be enhanced substantially so that gap between fund requirements and outlay is bridged

10.

Coastal towns would get special attention because it has been observed that sewage, solid
waste, bio-medical waste and the like are dumped into sea. Prioritisation of coastal towns
for taking up such works may be done from the angle of mangroves, promotion of ecotourism, cultural and religious importance of the place and like.

11.

With a view to focus on issues relating to protection and improvement and cleaning of
rivers/lakes, a massive program of environment education and awareness is imperative.

Central and states to launch this campaign through a programme of volunteers called
National Green Volunteers.

ANNEXURE II
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF SCHEMES OF LOW
COST SANITATION (LCS)

1.

Community Toilets

In localities where all individual dwelling units do not have their own toilets, community
toilets should be constructed. 10,15 and 20 seated toilets may be provided depending
upon the space and number of users.

Separate toilets complexes for men and women may be considered.

Plinth area for these types of LCS units will be as under:

S.NO.
1
2
3

Type
10 seated
15 seated
20 seated

Maximum Plinth Area (sq.m.)

80
125
150

The above areas are proposed keeping in view the facility available for cleanliness,
hygienic condition and environment and user friendly.
2.

Sizes

For all types of LCS blocks, two urinal for gents, two bathrooms one each for ladies and
gents, one guardroom and one counter shall be provided.
The sizes may be adopted as under with a tolerance of 10%
S. NO.
1
2
3
3.

Component
Bath room
Guard room
Counter

Size (sq.m.)
1.2 x 1.5
3.0 x 3.0
3.0 x 1.2

WC Enclosure
Its size shall be 0.9 x 1.2 m (tolerance of 10%). Doorframes could be fabricated
out of pressed MS/ GI sheet or other cheaper material, which is locally available with size
0.75 x 1.8 m. Brass material shall not be used at any place.
Ordinary glazed tiles or mosaic may be provided upto 1 metre height skriting.
Floor shall be of P.C.C. Shutter of the door shall be 1.5 feet less than the height of the
frame. In the rear side, precast RCC jali may be used for proper vantilation.

4.

Water Supply
WCs shall be pour flush type. Water tap may be provided in WC enclosure
keeping in view the local requirement/ practice. The taps in WCs & Bathrooms shall be
self-closing type of CI material. Overhead storage tank should be provided. The
capacities of the OHT shall be as follows:
S.No.
1
2
3

5.

Type
10 seater
15 seater
20 seater

Maximum Capacity
4000 litres
6000 litres
8000 litres

Disposal System
The LCS units shall be provided with septic tank followed by soakpit. These units
shall be properly designed. However, if the sewer line exists near such units, it should be
directly connected to the sewer line.
If the sewer line is situated away from the LCS unit, a comparison between the
cost of sewer line and septic tank etc. should be carried out to adopt the least cost
solution.

6.

Bio Gas
At one or two locations, biogas generation package for 20 seater toilets shall be
prepared and tried for revenue generation.

7.

Norm for Usage Of Toilets

As the norm for usage of such toilets is 50 persons per seat, therefore, the number
of users for 10-seater complex shall be 500.

Siting of Toilet Complexes

The location of toilet complexes should be identified after proper investigation
and survey & with the involvement of the beneficiaries, so that the availability of the
number of users is ensured for full utilisation of the facility.

Operation and Maintenance

In order to keep the toilets in proper hygienic conditions, agencies for operation
and maintenance, should be carefully identified for their sustainability. Revenue
generation for operation and maintenance of the toilet complexes shall be an integral part
of the scheme.

10.

Individual toilets

The owners of Dwelling units not owning toilets should be encouraged to

construct their own toilets. For the poor there may be state schemes of subsidy and loan.
The poor should be helped to avail themselves of such schemes. Institutional finance may
be arranged for the others.
11.

Recommendatory nature of LCS Guide Lines:

These guidelines are recommendatory in nature. Actual designs may vary keeping
in view local conditions.

ANNEXURE III
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF SCHEMES OF SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT UNDER RIVER PLAN

A.

EXISTING FACILITIES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The proposal should contain the following information / data for the analysis of
existing facilities:

GARBAGAE DATA:
Per Capita generation, quality (physical and analysis), zone wise quantity generated in
respect of Municipal, Industrial/Hospital and Hazardous waste per day, present mode of
dumping (burning/scientific method), problem in sewer/drain due to chokage etc. have to
be elaborated.

HANDLING FACILITY:
Existing mode of collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and effectiveness
in terms of equipment, manpower etc. has to be elaborated. The location of collection and
disposal sites has to be shown on map.

FUNDING:
Source of fund/assistance received by the Municipality for meeting the cost of personnel,
fuels and other operation and maintenance cost being incurred may be indicated.

EFFICACY AND SUSTAINABILITY:

Whether the present system is efficacious, sustainable and cost effective may be
elaborated.

RECYCLING AND WASTE MINIMISATION:

Does the existing system have provision of minimising waste at source, segregation of
inert material, recycling, treatment, and scientific disposal & energy and revenue
generation? If so, are their any plans notified by the Authority and steps taken thereof?
This has to be elaborated.
6

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE MANAGMENT:

Existing arrangement for handling of Toxic and Hazardous/Hospital waste, if any, has
also to be indicated. It may be also noted that wastes of these kinds have to be tackled by
enforcing laws and Acts and would not form part of solid waste management scheme.

B.

PROPOSED SYSTEM :

1.

Quantification :
Quantification of solid waste generation corresponding to design year has to be supported
with presents status in terms of per capita generation and other sources if anticipated any.
The exercise has to be carried out zone wise.

2.

Quality/Analysis of Wastes:
Composition of waste like plastic, street rubble, construction waste, glass, metal, wood
stone etc. and compostable material in terms of percentage has to mentioned. Report of
High Power Committee, Planning Commission, GOI may be referred for this. Analysis
for obtaining calorific value of garbage has also to be done. This is essential for planning
of utilisation of solid waste on mass scale.

3.

Collection, Transportation and Disposal:

Justification for proposing various movable equipments, proposed number & capacity
and carrying capacity per day for collection and transportation have to be described.
Efforts have to be made to minimise such number of mechanical equipments for
optimisation of recurring cost. For this, the existing facilities to handle the waste should
be taken into account and only additional facilities necessary to be included in the
proposal. Methods of disposal of various kinds of constituent materials of solid waste i.e.,
compostable and biodegradable materials, inert materials etc. have to be separately
proposed and described.

4.

Cost Economy and Planning:

While designing the management system, cost economy with regard to decentralised
planning of disposal, minimisation of waste at source, economically viable method for
collection, transportation and disposal have to the followed and justified in the report.

5.

Scientific Disposal and Treatment:

The method of disposal/treatment of solid waste must be scientific and environment
friendly. Proper design of landfill site has to be done to avoid any detrimental impact on
the environment and locality. Leachate from solid waste has also to be treated if so
warranted. Vermicasting, Composting, Palletisation etc. may be explored for treatment of
waste.

6.

Optimisation of Transportation Cost:

Minimal transportation cost has to be achieved by using transportation model for entire
town. This will reduce the burden of vehicles required for transportation of Garbage.

Model followed by Ahmadabad municipality may be studied and if found feasible, may
be replicated.

Resources Recovery:
Provision may be made for resource recovery by ways of recycling, energy generation,
sale of manure and reclaiming the dumping site. A note on this delineating feasibility,
planning and marketing strategy has to be inserted in the DPR.

Budget for Operation and Maintenance:

In view of the fact the management system has to be made dynamic with constant
financial support from the State Govt., estimated annual recurring expenditure on
personnel, fuel, repair and maintenance cost etc. and source of funding, annual budget
provision etc. for at least five years from the commissioning of the scheme have to be
worked out. Income generation plan if any proposed by the authority may also be
indicated together with its viability. Creating facility should not become liability for the
municipality at a later date due to paucity of fund. Therefore this aspect is mandatory and
integral part of scheme.

Privatization:
In order to have efficient management system, the entire system or a part of it may be
entrusted upon private parties. This could be done keeping in view the services of the
existing staff. A report on this has to be submitted after proper study. Attempts should at
least be made to privatise transportation of waste to the extent possible.

10

Assistance from State Govt.

Whether the concerned municipality or local Body has referred the problem or
inadequacy of solid waste handling to the Deptt. Of Urban development of the state govt.
at any point of time seeking financial and technical assistance and the outcome thereof.

11

Land Cost
Provision for cost of land for filling purpose may be included in the estimate.

JUSTIFICATION OF SCHEME UNDER RIVER CONSTRUCTION PLAN AND

OVER ALL PLAN:
The state Government/ implementing agency has to furnish an over all plan of
management of solid waste of the entire town/city. Funds will be considered for relevant
portion of the scheme related to pollution abatement of river only.
Establish link of pollution of river with proposed solid waste management scheme and
give justification for its inclusion as pollution abatement scheme. It has also to be
indicated that how much of the total scheme is relevant for taking up under River

conservation plan. The rest will eventually be the responsibility of the state
Government/local authority.

ANNEXURE IV
GUIDE LINE FOR PLANTATION UNDER NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN

Objectives
1.1

To improve the aesthetics of the project area

1.2

To check riverbank erosion.

1.3

In the case of lakes to check erosion of the catchment and inflow of sediment into
the lake

Where to plant ?
2.1

Campuses of STPs, Pumping Stations, Lifting Stations, along Effluent Channels,

Pathways and areas around Crematoria, areas around Bathing Ghats and Low
Cost Sanitation Facilities etc.

2.2

River banks under the project area.

2.3

In the case of lakes erosion prone areas in the catchment

2.4

A map of the areas proposed to be taken up under the project will form a part of
the project document

What Species to be planted?

3.1

These are essentially to be avenue / aesthetic plantations and hence suitable local
flowering tree species in consultation with local people and with active
participation of NGOs who are working in that area may be selected.

3.2

In case of plantations around STPs, Pumping Stations and along Effluent

Channels, tall plants having dense foliage shall be planted.

Implementing agency
4.1

In the states, to take up plantation is the responsibility of the State Forest

Department. As they are expected to have the requisite expertise and

infrastructure, they may be given the first preference to take up works under these
guidelines.
4.2

If the State Forest Departments on account of their prior commitments is not in a

position to implement these works or the concerned State Governments take
decisions otherwise, these works can be assigned to alternative agencies.

Financial Norms For Plantation

5.1

Estimates to include provisions for maintenance for a period of 3 years including

the planting year.

5.2

No barbed wire fencing or expensive tree guards will be permissible unless

proper justification is given. Low cost vegetative fencing should be encouraged.

5.3

Employment of watchmen for the purposes of protection will not be allowed.

5.4

Appropriate mechanism must be evolved for maintenance and protection of the

plantations taken up under these guidelines by resorting to the concepts of social
fencing with the involvement of NGOs, Paryavaran Vahinis, Eco-clubs, Forest
Protection Committees, Panchayati Raj Institutions etc. This mechanism must be
indicated in DPR.

Records to be maintained
The implementing agency will be required to meticulously maintain requisite documents
like plantation registers including treatment map, measurement books, accounts etc. It
will also diligently maintain every six months, the survival percentage of the plantations.

Evaluation
Works taken up will be monitored / evaluated by experts to be selected from the panel
maintained for the purpose in the Ministry. Visit of these evaluators will take place once
every year (November-January) to each project and assessment of work will basically be
done with reference to the calendar of operations submitted along with the project
proposal.

ANNEXURE V
Norms for Staff & Staff Quarters Required on Sewage Pumping Stations & STPs

1.

Sewage Pumping Stations

Staff Required

J.E.
Pump Mechanics
Electricians
Pump Operators
Beldars
Sweepers
Staff
Quarters
Required for Operating
Staff
Pump Operators

Installed
Capacity
150-300 HP

1
1
1x3
1x2
1x1

Type B

Beldars

Type

Pump Mechanics
Electricians
Total

Installed Capacity
>500 HP
1
1
1
1x3
2x3
1x1

1 Type B

2.

Installed
Capacity
300-500 HP
1
1
1
1x3
1x3
1x1

1 Type B
Type

1
Type

A
Type B
Type B

2
1
1
5

Sewage Treatment Plants (ASP / Biofiltration)

Staff

Types

10
mld

40
mld

80
mld

120
mld

A
B
B
C

4
2
1
-

4
4
1
1

6
4
1
1

8
6
1
1

C
D
B

1
2

1
1
2

1
1
2

of

staff
Qts.

Quarters Required
Beldars
Operators
Electrician class 1
Pump
mechanic/Fitters
class 1
J.E.
A.E.
Operators (Power

Plant)
Sub-total
Oxidation Pond
Beldars
Aerated Lagoons
Beldars
Operators
UASB Treatment
Plants
Operators
Staff

11+2

A
B

2
2

2
2

B
Types of staff Qts.
A
A
B

1+1
10
mld
1
1
1

B
C
D
-

1
1
-

Sweepers
Watchmen/Gatemen
Electrician cum
Mechanic
Chemists***
J.E.**
A.E.(Civil)
EE(Civil)

14+2

18+2

1+1
1+1
1+1
40 mld 80 mld 120
mld
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-

1
1
1
-

1
1
1
-

* Operators quarter for Power Package

** One J.E. would look after more UASB Plants in a town
*** One Chemist would look after more UASB Plants in a town with a single
laboratory.
Note:

Covered Areas for Different Categories of Residential Accommodation

(Area as per CPWD norms)
Personnel
Sweepers, Watchmen
Operators, Electricians &
Chemists
J.Es.
A.Es.

Type
A
B

Plinth Area
34.20 sq.m.
45.60 sq.m.

C
D

62.70 sq.m.
86.00 sq.m.

Guide Lines For Staff Quarters

1.
2.

No staff quarters are necessary for the IPS and MPS, if the installed capacity is less than
150 HP.
The staffing pattern for STP has been taken as per the guidelines of the Expert
Committee set up by NRCD for the above purpose.

3.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Number and type of quarters for different capacities any types of treatment plants have
been worked out taking into consideration the operating staff in shifts. Quarters have also
been proposed for minimum maintenance staff in large pumping stations and STPs.
Only a few supervisory staff at large STPs are to be considered for staff quarters at the
site of treatment plant.
The pay scales and type of accommodation are based as per norms laid down by the
Ministry of Urban Development.
If the land is not available at the site of MPS for construction of staff quarters, these
quarters can be constructed at the site of treatment plant.
Staff quarters are not to be treated as rent-free.
20% of the operating staff in shifts is to be provided quarters in the vicinity of STP.
States can adopt their own eligibility norms for different categories of staff, provided the
variations are not too large.

Designation

Ex Engineer
(Project Manager)
AE(E&M)Asstt.
Manager
AE(Civil)Astt.
Manager
JE(E&M)Junior
Manager
JE(Civil)Junior
Manager
Fitter(Mech)Ist Class
Electn, Ist class
Fitter, 2nd class
Electn, 2nd class
Gardener
Driver
Cleaner
Jr. Accountant
UDC, Senior Astt.
LDC/Typist Junior
Astt.
Peon
Jr. Steno
Chemist
Asst. Chemist
Lab Astt.

REQUIREMENT OF PERSONEEL FOR STPs

Activated
High Rate
Oxidation
sludge
Filtration
Ditch
Process/UASB
1 1 1 1 1

Oxidation Pond Aerated

Lagoon
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

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1
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1
1

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2
1
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1
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ANNEXURE VI

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN

NATIONAL RIVER ACTION PLAN SCHEMES OF THE MINISTRY OF
ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

1.

INTRODUCTION:
It appears to be a turning point in the philosophy and programmes of NRCD to think loudly
in terms of the importance and need of community awareness and community action for
ensuring the desired success to the non-core schemes of National River Conservation
Programme through peoples participation. Unfortunately, even after a huge expenditure of
thousands of millions of rupees, the out come of most of the activities undertaken to
implement the ambitious projects like Ganga and Yamuna Action Plan and now National
River Conservation Programme has been far below the expectation of the nation. There
may be different opinions of the casual factors responsible for such alarming situation. The
fact however, remains that much of the disappointing experience or poor performance of
the projects like these can be attributed to the fact that from the very beginning there has
not been any sincere or systematic effort to involve community at any stage of the
execution of the programme. The obvious result is that the general public for whom the
whole exercise was planned so ambitiously always remained to be an indifferent on-looker.
At times, the target beneficiaries contributed to the problem of river pollution because of
number of human factors. Although, they did not do it deliberately, yet the fact remains
that it was done because of the lack of proper awareness about the casual factors of river
pollutions and also the dangers of the hazards of polluted river water, which is gradually
turning into a slow poison. Hardly any meaningful effort has even been made to motivate
the process to contribute their share to the efforts of keeping rivers off pollution. For
example, number of hardware provisions were made to check the human casual factors
of river pollution but there was rarely any systematic effort to educate the masses on the
recommended practices for the proper use and maintenance of such facilities of toilet
complexes, bathing ghats, crematoria, river bank structures, sewage systems, etc. It is
shocking to note that not even ten percent of the total budgetary provision of NRCP has
ever been made on software aspects. The outcome has been the same as could be expected
under such conditions. It is heartening to note that NRCD has now realised the importance
of community awareness/peoples participation in general and software components of the
programme in particular. It may be pertinent to point out that the working of NRCP cannot
be improved unless at least twenty five percent of budget provision is made for software
programme. Some of the measures, which may be suggested to create meaningful
community awareness and ensure fruitful participation of the masses for the success of
National River Action Plan, are detailed below:

2.

GUIDELINES FOR NON-CORE SCHEMES VIZ LOW-COST TOILET

ELECTRIC/WOOD BASED CREMATORIA, BATHING GHATS, PLANTATION
ACTIVITIES, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ETC.
2.1

Target Groups
2.1.1

Local influential/Community leaders,

2.1.2

Local NGOs,

2.1.3

School teachers and students,

2.1.4

Elite groups and organisations like Rotary Club, Lions club, Associations and
forums of writers and artists, etc.,

2.1.5

Religious leaders and priests,

2.1.6

Representatives of Industry and Commerce,

2.1.7

Leaders of trade unions and organisations like safai karamchari sanghs,

2.1.8

Leaders of teachers and students associations,

2.1.9

Representatives of political parties including the elected office bearers and

members of
local bodies,

2.1.10 Members of legislative assemblies, legislative councils and parliament

representative of the local constituencies,
2.1.11 Representatives of media viz. Editors/correspondents of local press and key
functionaries of local radio and TV stations,
2.1.12 Grassroot level functionaries of Municipalities and state government departments
like public health, forestry, Jal Nigam, PWD, etc.,
2.2 Action Points for Community Awareness

2.2.1

Holding of locality wise meetings and group discussions with local influentials,
Whereby the extent of river pollution, the related physical and human factors, the
consequent health hazards and the possible remedial measures are highlighted
through the talks and technical presentations by the experts and social workers
(Action: Identified NGO of reputation).

2.2.2

Motivating local influentials to play a leading role in promoting environmental

sanitation and community health, particularly prevention of river pollution
(Action: Identified NGO of reputation).

2.2.3

Motivating and advising local NGOs to participate in outlining execution and

follow up efforts of community action plans for ensuring a clean and healthy
community life in general and protection of river water quality in particular
(Action: Identified NGO of reputation).

2.2.4

Promoting schools as models of clean living and healthy environments and

training school teachers and students as motivators and informal change agents
for involving families and communities in clean river programmes in general
and maintenance of toilets/bathing ghats/crematoria in particular (Action:
Identified NGO with excellent track record of having rendered specialised
services in the area).

2.2.5

Motivating school management programmes/events administrative and teaching

faculty to organise special programmes for checking river pollution and
plantation of trees on the river banks (Action: Identified NGO and the
functionaries of the Department of Forestry).

2.2.6

Motivate the local influentials i.e. leading businessmen, industrialists, office

bearers of elite clubs like Rotary, Lions, Junior chamber of Commerce, local
chapters of FICCI/CII, to undertake or sponsor such activities as solid and liquid
waste management services through an effective strategy of public-private
partnership for improving sanitation conditions of the towns located at river
banks and also for joint efforts for controlling river pollution from industrial
effluents. They can be fruitfully motivated to sponsor the plantations on river
banks and adopting a certain planted area for protection and preservation
(Action: NGO of reputation and duly motivated group of local influentials).

2.2.7

Awaken, educate, organise and motivate religious leaders and priests to

participate actively in river pollution control through such efforts as educating
the masses, checking the dumping of temple waste on the river bank and
throwing of half burnt or unburnt dead bodies into the river (Action: NGO of
reputation).

2.2.8

Motivate the office bearers of trade unions and other professional organisations
like the teachers and students associated to win public support for their cause by
rendering some fruitful service to the society. While doing so they may give
highest priority to community health promotional measures like river pollution
control and conservation of the quality of river water (Action: NGO of
reputation).

2.2.9

Motivate local MLAs and MPs and leaders of political parties to participate
actively in the promotional efforts of community involvement for protecting
river against the hazards of pollution-an effort, which shall pay them abundantly
through the building of positive public opinions. They should also be motivated
to form local level all party organisations/ forums to promote the measures of
river pollution control. In addition, they should be motivated to take keen

interest in the proper utilisation of the funds provided for river pollution. In
addition, they should be persuaded to play effective liaison between the
government and the people to ensure the timely completion of different
programmes and activities undertaken by the Directorate of National River
Conservation Programme (Action: NGO having a sound background of linkages
with the legislative and political leaders).
2.2.10 Motivate leading persons representing local press and electronic media infact,
they need to be properly educated and encouraged to be conscious of their social
commitment and social obligations. They should also be convinced that socially
conscious media shall always be aptly recognised and enormously rewarded
through the creation of a sound base of enlightened clientele group which in the
long run will help them through the image building process. Accordingly, the
editors and correspondents of local press, the officers and key functionaries of
coverage to the aspect of river pollution control measures through the active
involvement of the people (Action: NGOs of repute having a sound organisation
infrastructure of public relations unit).
2.2.11 Awaken, educate and encourage the grassroot level functionaries belonging to
such departments of state govt. as local bodies like, public health, sewerage,
forestry, water supply, public works, electricity, industry, tourism etc. to take
special interest in the activities which are directly related to the aspect of river
pollution control. They should be particularly motivated to be more conscious
of their commitment and obligation to ensure the purity of river water so that
the future of the present and coming generations of the society and so also the
members of their own community is safe-guarded against the health hazards.
(Action: NGO having the background of specialised contribution to the area
concerned).

2.3

FOR
CORE SCHEMES
VIZ SEWERAGE
E
TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPS, ETC.
2.3.1

NETWORK,

Target Groups :
2.3.1.1

Community at large,

2.3.1.2

Business and industrial establishments.

2.3.1.3

Local municipality corporation,

2.3.1.4

Grass-root level organisation like panchayats,

2.3.1.5

Charitable trusts and religious organisation,

2.3.1.6

NGOs,

2.3.1.7

Educational, Research and Technical Institutions

SEWAG

2.3.2

2.3.1.8
2.3.1.9

Local MLAs/MPs and representatives of political parties,

Grass-root functionaries of civic bodies and concerned department of
the state government,

2.3.1.10

Media agencies and individuals etc.,

Action Points
2.3.2.1

As nalas are the major casual factors of river pollution because of

factors such as lack of adequate sewerage network, implanned growth
of cities, slum settlements, non-existence of civic sense etc., there is a
need to:

2.3.2.2

Estimate awareness deficits and fill them up through awareness

campaigns,

2.3.2.3

Facilitate setting up of wardwise sanitation committees as sanitation

watch and ward societies/action groups,

2.3.2.4

Launch a mass campaign for educating and motivating local

community and families about the need to have, on site sanitation
facility like community toilet complexes at the public places and
household toilets at the family level,

2.3.2.5

Ensure the active participation of the business and industrial

establishments of the area through their contribution to the area of
liquid and waste management, including the steps to check the
industrial waste effluents being allowed to mix with river water,
(Action: Reputed NGO having a sound background of expertise and
experience).

2.3.2.6

Facilitate promotion of urban farming and social forestry by

persuading the local business and industrial establishments to
undertake or sponsor these activities. These efforts should be
supported by technological innovations and intervention for the fruitful
adoption of the use of sewage water in urban farming and social
forestry so as to have the double advantage of maximising the yield of
farm and forestry produce and also to check the rivers pollution from
sewage water, NRCD should sponsor pilot projects for promoting
forestry on community waste land lying unused in the vicinity of river
banks. The success models developed through such projects will

attract private entrepreneurs to take up this activity as an income

generating pre-position. (Action: Specialised NGOs, NRCD and City
Corporations).
2.3.2.7

Facilitate and motivate the community to cooperate and segregate the

waste at source. This being a highly specialised job has to be entrusted
to a known NGO having a good track record of contribution to this
area. The NGO has to share information on available technologies for
recycling of waste with the local traders/manufactures associations
educating and convincing them of the economic viability. For this, the
success models have to be identified for fruitful replication. Such
efforts need to be specially supported by NRCD through adequate
funding. (Action: Known NGO, NRCD, and Industrial/business
houses).

2.3.2.8

With a view to check the regular flow of industrial effluents waste in

to the river generally through the nalas, there is a need to create
community pressure on the pollutant units, as well as civic authorities
to play their positive role. There is however, need to support those
efforts by organising experience/information sharing professional
meets on the available technologies of industrial effluents/waste
management. While adopting this line of action, it has to be well
understood that the basic principle of waste management is to add
value to the waste and this principle is applicable at all levels, be it
be individual household or big industrial houses. The success model or
recycling of hotel waste (Banglore) needs to be widely replicated.
Similar success models working in the areas of civic sanitation and
hospital waste management need to be properly identified and
promoted for wider replication (Action: Eminent, expert and
experienced NGO).

2.3.2.9

Core schemes have to be re-organised in order to ensure peoples

participation in making the available facilities and service really
meaningful. This has to be done through the provision and placement
of community awareness and action at a higher order of priority.
Unfortunately, so far there has not been any serious move from the
side of government. Consequently, the masses in general, continue to
regard these programmes as routine activities of the government with
which they are hardly concerned.

2.3.2.10

It has to be well understood that even the core scheme activities,

which are mostly of hardware type, need software support to involve
community sincerely and systematically. The fact remains that people
shall remain indifferent and apathetic towards the effective functioning
of these services so long their participation in carrying on these public
assets is not ensured in words and sprit.

2.3.2.11

Also, it has to be realised that there has to be a proper strategy and

support system for a meaningful involvement of the community. This
can only be done by highly specialised agency which has to be
assigned the software aspect of awakening, educating and motivating
people to consider every asset or facility created under core schemes
as their own and hence to offer their voluntary support and
involvement for the success of the programme. (Action: NRCD-NGO
partnership to achieve the desired goal).

ANNEXURE VIII-A
COMPLETION REPORT
(General Abstract of Cost)

1. Name of the scheme:

2. Sanctioned Amount:
3. Date of sanction:
4. Date of Scheduled start:
5. Date of actual start:
6. Date of Scheduled Completion:
7. Date of actual completion
8. Actual Expr.
SI. Sub-head/ As per sanctioned
No component Estimate
Item

Certified (1)
(2)
(3)

Qty

As executed

Amt.

Item

Qty

Variation

Amt.

Saving
(+)

Excess
(-)

10

That there has been no material deviations from the sanctioned plans
and specifications other than those approved by the competent authority.
That the works have been completed as per specifications and completion
drawings enclosed
That the site has been cleared of all malba, rubbish and surplus
materials, contractors hutments and his materials etc.

Reasons
C
for
p
Variation e
q
&
a
s
E
11
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ANNEXURE VIII-B
COMPLETION REPORT

Name of the Scheme:

work

Details of variations in the scope of

Component/Sub-head:

Sl. Description As per sanctioned Estimate

No of item of
work
Qty
Unit
Rate
Amt.

As executed

Qty

Unit

Variation

Rate

Amt.

10

Saving
(+)

11

Exce
(-)

12

Ministry of Environment & Forests

UTILISATION CERTIFICATE
(To be sent in duplicate to the Ministry of Environment & Forests)
for the financial year (Form____________ to _________________)
1.

Title of the Project/Scheme:

2.

Name of the Organisation:

3.

Principal Investigator:

4.

Ministry Of Environment And Forests

letter No. and date of
sanctioning the project :

5.

Amount brought forward from the previous

financial year quoting Ministry of Environment
and Forests letter no. and date on which the authority
to carry forward the said amount was given :

6.

Amount received from Ministry

of Environment & Forests, during
the financial year (please give
No. and date of sanctions
Showing the amount paid)

7.

Total amount that was available for

expenditure (including commitment)
incurred during the Financial Year
(S. No. 5+S. No. 6)

8.

Actual Expenditure (Excluding

commitments) incurred during the financial year:

9.

Unspent balance refunded if any

(Please give details of cheque
no. etc.)

10.

Balance amount available at the end of the

financial year:

11.

Amount allowed to be carried forward to the next financial year vide letter no. and
date:

Certified that the expenditure of Rs. ______________________ (Rupees __________________ )

mentioned against column 8 was actually incurred on the Project / Scheme for the purpose for
which it was sanctioned and balance amount is available on __________________ .

(Signature of
Principal Investigator)

(Signature of
Registrar/ Accounts Officer)

(Signature of Head
of the Organisation)

ACCEPTED AND COUNTERSIGNED

COMPETENT AUTHORITY
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS