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Background Note on Notification of minimum environmental flows to be

maintained in River Ganga (up to Unnao)

1. In order to restore and maintain the wholesomeness of the River Ganga, Govt.
of India vide Gazette notification dated 09.10.2018 of National Mission for Clean
Ganga (MoWR), have notified ecological flows to be maintained in river Ganga at
different locations downstream of structures or projects meant for diversion of
river flows for purposes like irrigation, hydropower etc. (Copy enclosed) as
below:

i.) Upper Ganga River Basin Stretch starting from originating glaciers and
through respective confluences finally meeting at Devprayag up to Haridwar:

Sl. Season Months (%) Percentage of

No. Monthly Average Flow
observed during each of
preceding 10-daily period
1 Dry November to March 20
2 Lean October, April and 25
May
3 High Flow season June to September 30*#
*# 30% of monthly flow of High flow season.

ii.) Stretch of main stem of River Ganga from Haridwar, Uttrakhand to Unnao,
Uttar Pradesh:
(In Cumecs)
Sl. Location of Minimum flow releases immediately
No. Barrage downstream of barrages (in Cumecs)
Non-Monsoon Monsoon
(Oct.- May) (Jun. - Sept.)
1 Bhimgoda
36 57
(Haridwar)
2 Bijnor 24 48
3 Narora 24 48
4 Kanpur 24 48

2. The notification is applicable for all existing, under construction projects

and new projects yet to be implemented. As a result, there is likely to be
certain reduction in generation from existing as well as under
construction projects which may have an impact on their tariff and
viability. As a result, it is apprehended that the buyers may consider
rescinding Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the event of significant
increase in tariff owing to changes recommended in respect of e-flows. As
such, a suitable compensation mechanism may also need to be
formulated to address such issues.
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3. It may be mentioned that subsequent to the Uttarakhand disaster in
June, 2013, Hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgment on 13.08.2013 in
the case of Alaknanda Hydro Power Co. Ltd. Versus Anuj Joshi & others
directed MoEF as well as State of Uttarakhand not to grant any further
environmental clearance or forest clearance for any hydroelectric power
project in the State of Uttarakhand, until further orders. Subsequently, a
12 member Expert Body (EB) was also constituted by MoEF on
03.06.2015 with representatives from CEA, CWC, MoEF, Govt. of
Uttarakhand etc. in order to:
i) to carry out Cumulative Impact assessment (CIA) and carrying capacity
of river Ganga for development of HEPs in upper reaches of river Ganga
and focusing upon likely impacts caused by HEP structures and
ii) to ensure longitudinal connectivity and month wise e-flow etc. for six
HEPs viz., Lata Tapovan (171 MW), Jhelum Tamak (108 MW), Kotlibhel-
IA (195 MW), Alaknanda (300 MW), Khironi Ganga (4 MW) and Bhyunder
Ganga (24.3 MW)
4. The report of the Expert Body (EB-I) regarding longitudinal connectivity
and month wise e-flow etc. for six H.E. Projects by MoEF&CC to Hon’ble
Supreme Court filed vide affidavit dated 05.11.2015. Subsequently, Draft
final report has been prepared by Expert Body (EB-II) in respect of hydro
projects other than six projects which has been submitted to MoEF in
Sep’17. The Expert Body has made recommendations for dropping/
careful assessment of some of the projects and for release of e-flows from
other hydro projects.
CEA has observed that e-flow notified now are at variance with the
recommendations made by the Expert Body. CEA has also requested that
hydro projects currently in operation and under construction in the state
on the river Ganga could be spared from the proposed e-flow release
requirements. It has also been pointed out by CEA that drainage of
untreated sewage and industrial effluents especially from tanneries
directly into the river are probably the biggest source of the water
pollution in Ganga which need to be suitably addressed.
5. Presently, hydro projects with installed capacity of 2524 MW are in
operation with Design Energy of about 9084 MU while projects with an
aggregate capacity of 2310 MW are under construction in upper reaches
of Ganga in Uttarakhand.
6. The status of all under construction HEPs in Uttarakhand along with the
details of the physical progress of these projects as available in CEA, is
enclosed at Annex.
7. HE projects in operation, in general, may not have adequate
provision/arrangement for release of e-flows specified in notification and
would probably need fresh investments, if technically feasible.
8. In respect of under construction HE projects, relatively lower e-flows
have been considered as compared to the present MoWR notification. As
such, the overall reduction in Design Energy of the projects due to
increased e-flows notified by MoWR is likely to be around 20% on an
average which would also entail corresponding annual revenue loss or
rise in tariff.
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9. A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary MOWR on

28.11.2018 to review the measures/ actions taken for implementation of
minimum environmental flows in river Ganga to be maintained at
locations downstream of diversion structures meant for diversion of river
flows for purposes like irrigation, hydro power, domestic and industrial
and other requirements upto Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.
During the meeting, it was again pointed out by CEA that Projects like
Tehri have been designed to cater to the irrigation requirements of Uttar
Pradesh and mandatory e-flow releases may have an impact on the
same. Further, if the average impact of the proposed e-flows on
generation from existing projects (Capacity: 2524 MW, Design Energy:
~9000 MU) is considered as about 20%, the overall revenue loss to state
on account of the same could be order of about Rs 800 Crores annually
at an average unit cost of Rs.4/- per unit. In addition, projects with an
aggregate capacity of 2310 MW are also under construction which will
also entail revenue loss. As such, either the under construction and in
operation projects be kept out the ambit of release of e-flows or else a
suitable compensation mechanism would need to be devised.

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Annex
Status of Under Execution Hydro Electric Projects (above 25 MW) in Uttarakhand
Name of Project State Broad Present Status / Critical Area Remarks/
Sl. Executing Agency Comm. Critical issues
No. Date of CEA clearance Sch.
/ Approval (original/
Capacity (MW) Now Ant.
Broad Features
Cost (original/latest)
In Rs. Crores.
Central Sector
1. Tapovan Vishnugad Uttara River diversion achieved on 13.04.2013 - Completion of HRT.
NTPC khand Barrage: Excavation completed and Concreting 122230 - Restoration of TBM
11.08.2004/Nov, 2006 cum out of 125575 cum completed. - Associated
4x130 = 520 MW 2012-13 HRT: 8.25 Km excavation completed out of 12.62 Km, Transmission system.
Broad Features : 2020-21 TBM struck due to cavity (5.5km completed out of
Barrage–5 bays of 12m (Dec’20) 8.8km)
HRT- 5.4m x 11.97km PH Cavern: Excavation and concreting completed.
3
P.House- underground Desilting Chamber & Intake: 5.40 lakhs m out of 6.42
3
Turbine- V.Pelton lakh m Excavation completed.
Cost: Original: 2978.48 TRT: Excavation completed.
Latest: 3846.30 Surge shaft: Excavation & Lining completed.
Contractors Penstock: Excavation completed and Lining almost
Civil : Rithwik/L&T / completed.
Patel E&M works: Pit liner erection on all 4 units completed.
HM : Om Metals Turbine housing erection of all 4 units completed.
E&M : BHEL Erection of EOT crane in BVC & service bay
completed.
Unit #1: Stator & Rotor lowered.
Unit #2: Stator winding is in progress.
Unit #3: Stator Core building is in progress.
Unit #4: Distributor Barrel Concreting completed.
Critical : HRT
2. Tehri PSS, Uttara EPC contract has been awarded on 23.06.11 with - Poor Geology in under
THDC, khand commencement date from 27.07.11. ground works of BVC,
18.7.06 Upstream (Tehri Dam) and Downstream (Koteshwar PAC, TRT, PH Cavern
Nov-11 (Revised 2010-11 Dam), intake and Head Race Tunnels (2 Nos.) already etc.
CCEA) 2021-22 completed alongwith Tehri Stage-I works. - Slow progress of works
4x250=1000 MW (May’21) Surge Shafts upstream (2nos- 140m).: After completion - Cash flow crisis with
Broad Features : (Subject to of Crown slashing, widening is in progress. Erection of M/s. HCC.
Surge Shaft: U/s – 2 re-start of Gantry completed. - Works are stalled since
nos. works) Butterfly Valve Chamber (BVC): Crown slashing with April, 2018 due to funds
D/s – 2 nos steel ribs completed. Benching work and additional constraints with
Power House: U/G stabilization work is nearing completion. Cumulative contractor.
TRT: 2, Dia 9m and Benching Excavation 7942 Cum (49.42%) completed.
Lenghth 1070m + Penstock Assembly Chamber (PAC): Crown slashing
st
1160m with steel ribs completed. Excavation of 1 bench has been
Turbine: VF reversible completed.
pump turbine Power House: Excavation completed.
Cost: Original: 1657.60 Surge Shafts downstream (2nos).: Excavation of Top
Latest: 4401.90 Chamber completed. Surge Shaft-4: Works for Collar beam
Contractors completed. Surge Shaft-3: Excavation for Collar Beam
Turnkey : Alstom, completed. Widening is under progress.
France/ HCC TRT-3(1151 RM): Excavation in Heading 862 RM,
Benching 188.5 RM. Invert Lining-126m Overt Lining -
48m completed
TRT-4 (1255 RM): Excavation in Heading-948 RM,
Benching- 422.5 RM Invert Lining-156m completed.
E&M Works: Manufacturing & supplies are in progress.
3. Lata Tapovan, Uttara Infrastructure works are almost completed. Main works to -Works of barrage &
NTPC khand re-start after clearances from Hon ‘ble Supreme Court. HRT yet to start due to
Aug-2012 2017-18 EPC contract for Civil & HM works awarded to M/s L&T on protest by villagers.
3x57= 171 MW 2022-23 17-08-2012. E&M package awarded to M/s BHEL on
Broad Features : (Subject to 07.12.12. -Construction work
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Name of Project State Broad Present Status / Critical Area Remarks/
Sl. Executing Agency Comm. Critical issues
No. Date of CEA clearance Sch.
/ Approval (original/
Capacity (MW) Now Ant.
Broad Features
Cost (original/latest)
In Rs. Crores.
Barrage–14 bays of re-start of stopped vide Hon’ble
11m each works) Supreme Court order
HRT- 7.51 Km, 4.7m dia dated 7.5.14.
P.House- underground
Turbine- V.Francis
Cost: Original: 1527.00
Latest: 1527.00
Contractors
Civil & HM : L&T
E&M : BHEL
4. Vishnugad Pipakoti Uttara River diverted on 02.04.2018. -Frequent disruption of
THDC khand Work on construction of coffer dam is in progress. works by local people.
21.08. 2008 2013-14 Development for TBM platform excavation 95% has been - Slow progress of works
4x111= 444 MW 2021-22 completed. - Cash flow crisis with
Broad Features : (Dec’21) Main Access Tunnel (MAT) 413.5m: Excavation completed M/s. HCC.
Dam – 65m High, upto 397.50m.
89.3m long, concrete HRT (13400m): 395.80m completed by DBM.
gravity Construction of Adits and infrastructure works are under
HRT- 13.4 Km, 8.8m dia progress
Horse shoe shape Desilting Chambers (3 No. X 390m) : Crown Slashing
P. House-Underground completed. In DC #2 & DC #3 and Benching is under
127mx 20.3mx 50m progress in DC #1 and DC#3.
Turbine- Francis
SWYD- 13.8/420 kV
Cost:Original: 2491.58
Latest: 4105.30
Contractors
Civil & HM : HCC
E&M : BHEL
5. Naitwar Mori Uttara LoA for civil works has been issued to M/s. Jaiprakash -
SJVN Limited khand Associates Ltd. on 05.12.2017.
16.10.2017 2021-22 Desilting Tank : Removal of slide deposit in desilting tank
2x30=60 MW 2021-22 area is in progress. Cumulative 22,820 cum out of 48,000
Broad Features : (Dec,21) cum completed.
Barrage: 30.5m height Diversion channel : Open excavation of diversion channel
HRT: 5.6m horse shoe, is in progress. Cumulative 55,005 cum out of 77,000 cum
4330m long completed.
Pressure shaft: 4m dia, Adit 1&2 : Portal development work of Adit #2 is in
109m long progress. Excavation of Adit #1 27m out of 98m
Surge shaft: 18m dia, completed.
51.65m height HM works : LoA issued to M/s GMW Private Ltd. on
Cost : Original: 648.33 18.04.18. M/s GMW has submitted the construction
Latest : 648.33 schedule.
Contractors E&M works : Works awarded to M/s. Voith Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Civil : JP Associates On 20.07.18.
HM : GMW
E&M : Voith
State Sector
6. Vyasi Uttarakhan Civil Works: -Dam and E&M works
UJVNL d Dam : Excavation completed. 197122 cum out of 3.6 lakh are Critical.
cum of Concreting completed. -Local issues.
25.10.2011 (TEC) Diversion Channel : Completed.
2x60= 120 MW 2014-15 Head Race Tunnel (2.7 Km): Excavation of HRT
Broad Features: 2019-20 completed. 2359.8m Overt Lining and 1325m Invert Lining
Dam: Conc. Gravity (Mar,20) out of 2655m has been done.
H- 86m L-207.2m Pressure Shaft: 3022cum out of 5000cum Excavation
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Name of Project State Broad Present Status / Critical Area Remarks/
Sl. Executing Agency Comm. Critical issues
No. Date of CEA clearance Sch.
/ Approval (original/
Capacity (MW) Now Ant.
Broad Features
Cost (original/latest)
In Rs. Crores.
HRT- Circular, 7m dia, completed.
2.7Km long. Surge Shaft : Excavation completed. Concreting-250cum
Power House- Surface out of 6626cum completed.
Turbine- VF. Power House: 258500 cum out of 270,000cum Excavation
Switchyard: 220 Kv. completed.
Cost: Original: 936.23
Latest: 936.23
Contractors
Civil : Gammon / MPCC
E&M : BHEL
Private Sector
7. Phata Byung Uttara Dam concreting: 17800/18000 cum concreting - Works severely
M/s Lanco khand completed. affected due to flash
06.10.2008 P.H.: Excavation completed & Concreting in progress. floods in June, 2013.
2x38 MW = 76 MW 2012-13 HRT: Excavation almost completed. 1400 m Lining has Works are stalled since
Broad Features: 2021-22 been completed. July, 2017 due to funds
Dam – 26m high (Subject to Excavation and lining of Intake-I & Intake-II completed. constraints with
HRT- 3.2 m dia & re-start of Pressure shaft: Excavation completed & lining is under contractor.
9.38 km length works) progress.
Turbine – Frances TRT: Excacation 178/235m completed.
Cost: Original: 520.00 E&M Works: Pit liner erection of units completed. EOT
Latest : 1225.53 Crane installed and Commissioned.
Contractors
Civil : Lanco
HM : Cimmco
E&M : Alstom
8. Singoli Bhatwari Uttara River diversion – completed. - Works severely
M/s L&T khand Dam & Dykes/Barrage: Excavation almost completed and affected due to flash
11.07.2008 concreting 62147 / 70220 cum completed. floods in June, 2013.
3x33 MW = 99 MW 2012-13 HRT: Excavation completed - HRT Critical
Broad Features: 2019-20 Overt Concrete Lining 4940m / 11257m completed.
Barrage-FRL 1017 m, (Jun,19) Invert Lining 4950m / 11257m completed.
MDDL 1009 m, Pressure Shaft: Excavation completed.
Barrage Top 1020m PH: Excavation completed & concreting 25180/ 29959cum
HRT- 4.65m dia & completed.
11.870m length Surge Tank: Excavation completed. 4113.93cum out of
Surge Shaft-10 m dia & 5349cum concreting completed.
102.85 m length E&M Works: Erection of spiral casing of Unit#1 is in
Pressure Shaft-One, progress. Draft tube erection and EOT crane Erection &
3.80m dia & 358m Load testing completed.
length
Penstock- 3 Nos., 2.20
m dia & 34m, 42m, 48m
long.
P. House-Surface
Turbine-Vertical Francis
TRT- Open Channel,
650m length
Cost : Original : 666.47
Latest:1694.00(PL-2018)
Contractors
Civil : L&T
HM : General
Mechanical Works
E&M : Voith

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राीय वछ गंगा िमशन)
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करोड़ जनसं/या के िलए पोषणीय है;

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,वाह के पcरमाण को अवधाcरत करवाने तथा उसे अिधसूिचत करवाने और पया'd पाcरि9थितक ,वाह को बनाए रखने के िलए ऐसे सभी
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उपरी गंगा नदी बेिसन िवतार :

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(3) नरौरा 24 48
(4) कानपुर 24 48

यूमैक-घनमीटर ,ितसेकंड ।
III. उपरो\ उ\ पाcरि9थितक( ,वाह िन^ के अgयधीन ह@, अथा'त्:-
(i) Eयूनतम पया'वरणीय ,वाह का अनुपालन सभी िवDमान, िनमा'णाधीन और भिव्qय क( पcरयोजना4 को लागू होता है;

(ii) िवDमान पcरयोजनाएं जो वत'मान म# इन पया'वरणीय ,वाह के मानदंड के अनु6प नहv ह@, इनका पालन कर# गी और यह सुिनिKत
कर# गी क वांिछत पया'वरणीय ,वाह मानदंड का पालन इस अिधसूचना के जारी करने क( तारीख से तीन वष' क( अविध के भीतर कया
जाए;

पcरयोजना जो सि;मा'ण क( िविभ; ,mम पर ह@, जहां जमीनी भौितक ,गित आरं भ हो चुक( है और समुिचत ,ािधकारी को cरपोट'
(iii)

क( गई है, पcरयोजना को आरं भ करने के पूव' और उसके पKात् अनुबN पया'वरणीय ,वाह को बनाए रखने के िलए भी आवOयक उपबंध
करे गी;

लघु और सूwम पcरयोजनाएं जो सारवान 6प से नदी या धारा क( ,वाही िवशेषता4 को पcरव?तत नहv करती ह@, इन पcरयावरणीय
(iv)

,वाह से छू ट ,ाd ह@;

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(v)पcरयावरणीय ,वाह को बनाए रखने के िलए जल क( वांछनीय माा4 क( िनमु'ि\ को सुिनिKत करने के िलए, इन नदी आगम म#
,वाह क( दशाएं समय-समय पर कािलक अंतराल पर मानीटर क( जाएंगी;
(vi)क# Pीय जल आयोग अिभिहत ,ािधकारी तथा डाटा का संर क होगा तथा ,वाह के पय'वे ण, मानीटxरग, िविनयमन तथा जब कभी
अपेि त हो, समुिचत ,ािधकारी को आवOयक जानकारी cरपोट' करने के िलए उ$रदायी होगा । यह कसी आपात ि9थित क( दशा म# जल
भंडारण मानदंड के बारे म# त काल िनण'य लेने के िलए भी ,ािधकृ त है । क# Pीय जल आयोग ैमािसक आधार पर राAीय 9व`छ गंगा
िमशन को ,वाह मानीटरी-सह-अनुपालन cरपोट' ,9तुत करे गा;
(vii)संबंिधत पcरयोजना िवकासकता' या ,ािधकारी इस अिधसूचना क( तारीख से छह मास के भीतर क# Pीय जल आयोग िविनhद3 उिचत
अव9थान पर पcरयोजना 9थल पर 9वचािलत डाटा अज'न और डाटा ,ेषण ,सुिवधाएं या अपेि त आवOयक अवसंरचना लगाएगा ।
,वाह मानीटरी ,सुिवधा को लगाने, अंशांकन करने, उसे बनाए रखने का उ$रदािय व पcरयोजना िवकासकता'4 या ,ािधकाcरय का
होगा और वे समय-समय पर क# Pीय जल आयोग को डाटा ,9तुत कर# ग;े

क# Pीय सरकार, राAीय 9व`छ गंगा िमशन के माgयम से, जब कभी अपेि त हो, गंगा नदी म# िवशेष मांग को पूरा करने के िलए
(viii)

अितcर\ जल को िनमु'\ करने का िनदेश दे सके गी ।

IV. बंिधत क# Pीय और राय ,ािधकरण, Bसचाई का ,भावी ढंग, जल का पुनः उपयोग और पुनः चmण, िजसके अंतग'त िविभ;
सं

,योजन के िलए भूजल िनकालने क( मानीटxरग और िविनयमन भी है, जैसे अ`छे और वै<ािनक zवहार को अपना कर गंगा नदी के जल
िनकालने म# कमी करने के िलए मांग प ,बंध योजना काया'िEवत कर# गे ।
3. यह आदेश इसके राजप म# ,काशन क( तारीख से ,वृ$ होगा ।
4. यह आदेश उoव वाले pलेिशयर से आरं भ होने वाले उपरी गंगा नदी बेिसन तथा देव,याग से हcरार तक और उ$र ,देश के उ;ाव
िजले तक गंगा नदी क( मु/य धारा को तथा अंत म# िमलने वाली इसक( मु/य सहायक नदय के mमवतn सि.मलन पर लागू होगा ।
[फा. सं. - Estt.01/2016-17/111/NMCG (Vol III)]

राजीव कशोर, काय'कारी िनदेशक (,शा.)

MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(NATIONAL MISSION FOR CLEAN GANGA)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 9th October, 2018
S.O.5195(E).—Whereas, the River Ganga is the most sacred and deeply revered by the people of this country
and the Ganga river basin is the largest river basin in India in terms of catchment area, constituting twenty six per cent of
the country's land mass and supporting about half a billion population;
And whereas, River Ganga is unique as having special properties, features and importance, holding reasons that are
hydrological, geomorphological, historical, socio-cultural and economical with significant temporal and spatial flow
variation;
And whereas, River Ganga has been given status of a National river and the ever increasing demand for water in the
basin for irrigation, domestic, industrial and other purposes coupled with pollution ingress from different sources
including domestic waste, industrial waste, into river system is affecting the health of the said river for long;
And whereas, the Central Government is committed to restore and maintain the wholesomeness of the rivers ensuring
appropriate environment flows and simultaneously preventing the pollution ingress into the said river;
And whereas, it is considered necessary to ensure that uninterrupted flows of water are maintained throughout its length
at all times in River Ganga to ensure continuity of flows in the river without altering the seasonal variations;
And whereas the Central Government vide notification S.O. 3187(E), dated the 7th October, 2016 under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) has constituted an authority, namely, the National Mission for Clean Ganga for
Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga basin for the following purposes, namely:-
(a) to determine the magnitude of ecological flow in the River Ganga and its tributaries required to be maintained at
different points in different areas at all times with the aim of ensuring water quality and environmentally
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sustainable rejuvenation, protection and management of River Ganga and its tributaries and notifying the same
and take or direct all such measures necessary to maintain adequate ecological flows;
(b) to specify the average flow of water at specified points through Hydrological Observation Stations of the River
Ganga;
(c) to devise a system for continuous monitoring of flow of water in the River Ganga and its tributaries;
And whereas the Central Government has decided to determine certain flows in the River Ganga and its
tributaries;
2. Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act 1986 and read with sub paragraph (3) of paragraph 39 and item(h) of sub-paragraph(2) of
paragraph 41 of the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016, the
Central Government hereby notifies the following minimum environmental flows to be maintained at locations
downstream of structures or projects meant for diversion of river flows for purposes like irrigation, hydropower,
domestic and industrial and other requirements, namely:-
I. Upper Ganga River Basin Stretch starting from originating glaciers and through respective confluences
finally meeting at Devaprayag up to Haridwar:

(%) Percentage of
Sl. Monthly Average Flow
Season Months
No. observed during each of
preceding 10-daily period
1 Dry November to March 20
2 Lean October, April and May 25
3 High Flow season June to September 30*#

*# 30% of monthly flow of High flow season.

II. Stretch of main stem of River Ganga from Haridwar, Uttrakhand to Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

Minimum flow releases Minimum flow releases

immediately downstream of immediately downstream of
barrages barrages
Location of
S. No. (In Cumecs) (In Cumecs)
Barrage
Non-Monsoon Monsoon
(October to May ) (June to September)

(1) Bhimgoda 36 57
(Haridwar)

(2) Bijnor 24 48

(3) Narora 24 48

(4) Kanpur 24 48

Cumec – Cubic Meter per second.

III. The above said ecological flows are subject to the following, namely:-
(i) the compliance of minimum environmental flow is applicable to all existing, under-construction and
future projects;
(ii) the existing projects, which currently do not meet the norms of these environmental flows, shall
comply and ensure that the desired environmental flow norms are complied within a period of three
years from the date of issue of this order;
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(iii) the project which is at different stages of construction, where physical progress on ground has been
initiated and made and reported to appropriate authority shall also make necessary provisions to
maintain the stipulated environmental flow before and after commissioning of the project;
(iv) the mini and micro projects which do not alter the flow characteristics of the river or stream
significantly are exempted from these environmental flows;
(v) to ensure the release of desired quantities of water to maintain environmental flows, flow conditions in
these river reaches shall be monitored at hourly intervals from time to time;
(vi) the Central Water Commission shall be the designated authority and the custodian of the data and shall
be responsible for supervision, monitoring, regulation of flows and reporting of necessary information
to the appropriate authority as and when required and also authorised to take emergent decisions about
the water storage norms in case of any emergency. The Central Water Commission shall submit flow
monitoring-cum-compliance report on quarterly basis to National Mission for Clean Ganga;
(vii) the concerned project developers or authorities shall install automatic data acquisition and data
transmission facilities or required necessary infrastructure at project sites at appropriate locations
specified by the Central Water Commission within six months from the date of this order. The
installation, calibration, maintenance of flow monitoring facility shall be the responsibility of the
project developers or authorities and they shall submit the data to the Central Water Commission from
time to time;
(viii) the Central Government through National Mission for Clean Ganga may direct release of additional
water in the River Ganga to meet special demand as and when required.
IV. The concerned Central and State authorities shall implement demand side management plans to reduce
water withdrawal from River Ganga by adopting good and scientific practices such as efficient method of
irrigation, reuse and recycle of water including monitoring and regulation of ground water withdrawals for
various purposes.
3. This Order shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
4. This Order shall apply to the upper Ganga River Basin starting from originating glaciers and through
respective confluences of its head tributaries finally meeting at Devaprayag up to Haridwar and the main
stem of River Ganga up to Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh
[F. No.- Estt.01/2016-17/111/NMCG(Vol III)]
RAJIV KISHORE, Executive Director(Admn)

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Digitally signed by SARVESH
SARVESH KUMAR KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
SRIVASTAVA Date: 2018.10.10 12:07:53
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