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    EUNDED WORLD BANK & GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS Pasa a eT AVES =a telvation) PAPER H5O Hod Tes ensps frors the Team Lesser 2 RIVAIEDEWOR Theda 2 Hit tlelte thon pee cers : “Participatory monagement SSNGI Si i con result in substontial cost saving to FOSS ONEAMIES SOU governments It is good for farmers; “Long term water Wares rodiog " seed for government open ood for sucieay knenewall turban consumers end taxpayers.” Bike: holders Lertets from our 2 People are key.” Forthcoming water events 2 “People participation leods to a feeling of unity and self rolience has increased.” ee eee coe irrigation or industries, would hove te ploy o significant role in economising woter “NGO's need to be se, conservation, eugmentatien end cossoclated in water schemes 10 protection of ground weter from pollution : create mass ewareness ond ‘and recycling of water.” Private sector educate the local farmers.” porticipation brings the best expertise, the best know-how ond new sources of finance,” in Tamil Nedu I meet the = people at leas! once a quarter to got feed back which is crucial to improve our services to them.” MESSAGE ROM THE TEAM LEADER Dear Colleagues, In oar last newsleter we highlighted the fae chat the India's newspapers and magazines \wete publishing avcles abour water shortages which were of great concern o Inc ‘However, after the monscon little is written about water problems, Everybody’ is quick tw forget their water problems until, probably, the next hot summer. Thi asimude results in water shortages; curing the months when water is plentiful everybody uses it Without taking precautions to sive water for dhe dry months to come: This sicuaton cannot be allowed to continuc for long. nds water resources will nced co be managed to avoid long-term water disasters, The gencral public and the private sector need to be informed that they will have w act more responsibly, and thorefore-will ned to play a participating role in water management, With his objective in mind the Hydrology Project has sarted to promore the HDUGs ‘ore intensely and is working together with the States to see ifitcan assist in developing public awareness programmes, Also the World Bank, the main financier oF the Hydrology Project, is very much in favour of these activitics. During its last supervision visi it dedared thar th involvement of HDUGs is paramount for the succes of che projec ann ihas sugges to set up a workshop in order co explore farther active participation of HDUGs. HP is certainly nor alone in this endeavour, The government has stepped up is actions to increase private and people participation as wis emphasised on a recent conference of the CT on synergisation of wacer minagement. On a visi 19 Tamil Nada we were delighted to notice seious action being taken in this dreetion as well. In ue Fecus on. Tamil Nadu you can read about th eflors being made by che Tamil Nadu Water ‘Resources Department 10 inform the gencral public abour the importance of water ‘management, With this in mind we would like to request al states involved in the Hydrology Project to inform us about specific strategies or plans, which may have t be undertaken co increase HDUG participation, Looking, forward to your tesponscs. Oe Johan Grisen “Team Leader The World Bank’s supervision mission uring August 4-20 che World Bank Supervision Mission reviewed the implementation sass of the Hydrology Project. The their visits to the states The mission also made some field visit. The mission concluded that the project is at a eruciat stage and indicated the performance of 17 mission discussed wich representatives of ou of 22 agencies as satsfucory. The team the participating central agenci Government of Lndia, the project of the was of the apinion chat consolidation of HIS in Phase 2is very import. Viewed from shis perspective Phase 1 was fede tw be fairly on course, The review consultants, the stave governments of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashiea and Gujarat in Delhi and with representatives of governments of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and K. indicated that about 35% of ehe river ‘gauging starions, 32% of the meteorological stations, 48% of the groundwater 2 aka during observation well and 25% of rhe water (quality labs are operational, Abuut 26% of the planned computers are in place and 360% of the build from Oris, Ke ave completed, Apart Kernataka and CWC almace $0"% af the sites wil he operational by December 31, 1999, The f reach close 0 100%% by March 2000, The lata entry operations using the (SWDES snd CWDES) provided by the consultants sre aluo in fll swing and entry of historical daa will be completed in must of che GW agencies by December 1999, The work of linking observation yells ts MSI. is aso likely to be completed for the bette part by December 1999, The introduction of HYMOS sofiware for surface water ig planned ws be start from October 1999, The Hydrologic Data Users Group mcetings have become a feature with parteipation of comnrmuities and NGOs in he well perlarming sates, A noricetble fstuee of the project isa vishle co-aporstion ofl the dats elleetion/suppor agencies of tate and ental agcicies nach as CWC COW, IMD, NIH, CAVPRS and the sare SWand GWW agencies inthis exerci of inmprovernent of the hydrology information All these progres indications point out the possibility of a sxitch over to Phase 2 of the project fram early January 2000 in most of the agencies This development will ss shifr the focus af review of hydrologic activities under the project from input monitoring to outputs and outcomes The financial performances, however, not very satisfactory. Ast July 1999 only uss amounts to 22% of the total credit amount million have heen used. This in abou 60% of che dapsed cime of the project. However, there has been a rising trend in expenditure tently The main hortemeck isthe procurement of oundwater dedicared hardware! wfrwane which is likely to be available in 2 useable foem only around March 2000, HYDROLOGY PROJECT HDUGS promoted by HP n onder to promore interest for the Hydrology Dara Users Groups (HDUGs) Me. N.K. Bhat, Institution Development Specialist with the Hydiology Project, presented a paper in che conference Synergisation of ‘Warer Management on 30-31 Augustin New Dali. ‘The conference was organised by the Confederation of lodian Industries which attracted a number of industry representatives which normally do nor artend water events but which are macro users of warer and (some) major water polluters. Given this audience ic was an ‘excellent platform to present the Hydrology Information System and explain how HIDUGs can benefit out oft. In che presentation Mt, Bhat explained how the Hy egy Projecr will lead to shortening lead rime in obtaining hydrology dats, from 7 weeks to 7 minutes. He then informed the audience about the existence vf HDUGs and explained how they can obtain HIS dats. The audicnce reacted with interest on the presentazion and Me, Bhat and the HP members where inundated with ‘questions and enquires afterwards. The presentation was accompanied by thie computer presentations on the HIS, the Ground Water Da Surface Water Dara Entry System which, Enery System and the GIS in HP The World Bank has recommended, under the Hydrology Project, the preparation o GIS maps (with due verifiation of location of sites in terms of their prographical co- crdinaves) forall the states showing basin wise details of the existing and proposed network of all the agencies (central and state) and t Thematic features such as existing irrigation and communication nerworks and other to be made operational related information will also be atsracted considerable attention as well, The swore thar sin conclusions of this confre + The demand for water is constantly increasing, Population growth and indsiry development are dhe mai, reasons for this. Water avaihbility of both surfice and groundivater is being reduced due to Increased usage, over pumping, pollution and inappropriate waste disposal Without adequate water supply and agement socio-economic development of the country can not take place Water should be reared as both a social and economic good. There should be a shift from supply diiven to demand oriented appro and the pricing of waeer needs to weflect the cost of production and purification, A comprehensive approach is required to simultaneously combine mechanisms in several subject field such a policy, instcutions, pricing and technology. ‘Complete legs ion will need to be leveloped to ensure correct usage of water resources and that punitive scion can be taken in ease of misuse, Private and public participation of sake holders should be increased in the development of water management. Me Mani proenring sala MAP india 99 incorporated. The GIS data sets are to be procured by the agencies through outsourcing, od a y aT oy Mt Blt REE polar? ow therefore there cr tequites huge investments and gent need for 6 private * Action will have to be taken on the one hard to control Jeakages, water losses and, water pollution and on the other hand so increase water harvesting and recpeling of In August the Centre for Spatial Database ‘Management and Solutions organised! MAP India "99, a national conference on GIS. ‘The conference was supported by the Ministry of Water Resources and the (Central Water Commission. This combination created an excellent platform to merge GIS with hydrology Making use ofthis opportunity Dr. KA.S. Mani of the Hydrology Project presented sting paper explaining the role of GIS in the Hydrology Project and called for those with suitable experience to come forward to assist the Hydrology Project HYDROLOGY PROJEC with their knowiedge on GIS, After Dr. Manis presentation there were several questions and suggestions, indicating a high incerest in the subject. Encouraged by this positive response we took forward to proposals from ‘organisurions which ean become suitable partners in the task of developing GIS under the Hydrology Project. Funds available “There are various schemes under the European Union which ean provide furs for training of employees in environmental sciences (including in the water sector) the derelopment of new technologies in various areas (for example on how indusries can Improve on water usage) and development of media tools for raising social awareness abour environmencal issues such as water, In December nearly 50 of the largest and think tanks from the most ingle European Union and India will come fice vo face ata meeting in New Delhi to discuss issues such as environment and water management. TThose who would like Further information on either the funding prograrnmes or the December meeting can contact: The European Union, 65 Golf Links, New Dethi 110 003, cl-O11 462 9237/8, fax: 011 4629206, vweh sites hep! europa.cu.net, Organisations supportive of HP Confederation of Indian Industries (Ci!) (CI has showsn a keen interest in the Hiycdrology Project, It has offered its support especially with regards to developing the HDUGs further, With CIs contacx with Indian Industries this may be very useful Super Computer Education Scheme in Maharashtra This year isthe year of the information technology in Maharashira. Under this theme Maharashtra has launched schemes in which government employces can take compacer courses for 3.6 months and the cos for these courses will be refunded by the government. The fees for the courses are between Rs.5,000 and s.10,000, On cop of the refund, the employees obtaining a diploma will get a bonus of Rs.2,500, For those rally hooked onto computes there is yer another great offer; those who wish co purchase a computer can get an interes free loan of Rs 45.000, These kind of schemes are much of the interes, Afterall, government staff with computer knowledge will help to faster introduce and better use the Hydrology Information System, Let's hope that other states also follow this initiative of Maharastra sete. Please find herewith the names and contact details of CU regional offices which can be approached directly CUI Southern region: Mr. C, Banerjee, regional director, tel: 044-466 0312, cb@srciiernet.in CI Western region: Mr. J. Bhuyan, senior director, tel: 022 493-1790, e-mail: ciwe@bom3.vsnl.nes.in CII Eastern region: Me. S. Niyogi, senior director, te: 033-220 7727, ‘email: sn@erciseractin, Global Water Partnership (GWP) ‘The GWP isan initiative of the World Bank, UNDP and Sida. Ie isan international nework of organisations involved in water resources development and management and covers gover institutions of developing as well as developed countries, UN agencies, external support agencies, professional associations, research organisations and NGOs, The mission of GWP is o promote integrated water resources management by cresting forums at global, egional, national and sub-national levels to exchange information and knowledge about the competing use of water resources and about appropriate management through participatory approach involving users, planners and policy makers, THE GWP is non-political and non-governmental and membesship is free. For further information contact the GWP-SASTAC at eel: 0240 -331021 or ‘email: walmi@bornd vil nevi. FOCUS ON TAMIL NADU FACT FILE ON TAMIL NADU General details: State capital Chennai ‘Aca of state 150.058 sq, km. Population (1991 census) = 5,58,59,000 Principal language Tail Literacy rate : 6% Coasal length 992 kon Urbanisation rate Siate domestic praduct Percapita stare domestic 50 mln. (1992.93, at euerne prices) Re 6205 (1992-93, produc a current prices) Major industries letiles, chemical fertilisers, paper, automobiles, eather Hydrological details ‘Monsoon South Wee June wo Sepeember 307mm ‘Norch East Octaber w December | 387mm Transitional Period Tranny wo May 187mm Normal Ramil Total 350mm Rainfall 600 mm 1 1250mm per yeat Aas under rainfll < 600mm = 2,183 9, km 600-1800 mm = = 30,723 sq kin 800-1000, = 47,863 9, kim > 1000mm —-———49,2904g. ken Cavers, Ponniar, Vag and Tamirsparani More than 959% Major rivers Surface water utilisation Groundwater utilisation Approximately 63% Block status Total number of blocks is 384 of which 97 are dark and 88 grey Hydrogeological details: ‘Annual GW Recharge Usilizable GWT Resources Net GW usage 1.35 Million Ha, m, GW available for further use + 0.893 Million Ha. m. Stage of GW development + 63% Probable no, of wells feasible: 4,78,789 2.64 Millioa Ha, m. 2.24 Million Ha. m. The role of the Hydrology Project in Tamil Nadu he demand for wae is always cs explosive population growth, ring living andar, increasing agricultural production and expansive industrial growth. ‘The state is particularly deficient in water resources with the anaual average rain fll of only 945 mm (against a 5 Me heshnan Stare Management Conrlane national verage of 100mm). Added to this, the rainfall is uneven in spatial and temporal distribution, resulting in frequent droughts and occasional fonds, causing considerable strain on the sae economy. The state economy depends mainly on agriculture and this consumes between 70 andl 75% of the available water resources. The stare has had a spectacular development in the Feld oF agricukure and through seven Five Yer Plans, hes implemented a large number of irrigation schemes using the available surface and groundwater, With 95% of che surface ‘water being utilised chere is not much scope for further development. OF the groundwater 639 is being siliaed and ies dificult co further exploit groundwater resources as nearly 754% of the sate is undélain wih hard rock formation. Inthe ‘onstal plains there are problems of saline ‘water intrusion due co the lage scale exraction of groundwater. The growing demand and the limited possibilities to Further capitalise on the water resources means that a scientific approach to water management is becoming the only solution. A stcong data base on hydrological and hydrogeological data is an absolute necessity ta optimal uclsation ofthe available warer resextces and the Hydrology Project is paving the way for his. Eyerex Under the Hydrology Projeet the existing Public Works Department nenvork is augmented fellows ‘Bare added Equipment augmented under HP all are replaced by now equipment 20 are added 3 AWS ate ade! 2500 Fydrogeological | 83 are added 9 wells are being od by COWB sdditionll 10 FCS sations for raters sud the Besides the above sediment samples are being collected on a regular basis, Reservoir sedimentation surveys are taken on 2 yest wise planning. Ocher studies executed ace ood forecasting in the Tambiraparani basin and rerarm flow studies in selected ing upgraded with AWLR ‘GD ations TLR/DWLR are added I 16 unmanned cable ways and 3 cable ways with boats are installed ‘observation wells are constructed = | 1669 in hard rock and 65 ia sedimentary) 603 observation wells_| all are provided with DWLRS “Tew sitions are adel and the exiting sationsare upgraded under oundwater vomponce river basins. Four Hydrology Divisions with 12 Subs support staff are engaged sepa visions and 60 Sections with ely for surface water observation ter quality the existing groundwater laboratories ae Trichy and ‘Weather Sion Madurai are being uppraded wo Level Il and ‘he existing laboratory at Chennai is upgraded to Level [ly A new chemical Level II laboratory will be establishes Pollachi, 15 Level labor Sediment { aborator ies and 15 sare set up under the surface water component. This will cove the entire st for water quality of hoth surface water and ground water PROGRESS ponent, ous of 120 GD saations civil work are completed for 110 and all the seations are eady callection of data with appropriate for equipment, All ECS and ARG stations are also ready for collection of data, In groundwater, 731 piceometers out of 734 have been constructed anxl 195 DWLRs are in DWLRs are under procurement alled. The balance of 408 All the laboratories for water quality have been shifted to new building and arc ratory at"Trichy has been rated asthe best inthe Inter Laboratory Analytical Quality Check. Exercise conducted by CPCB, All che evil works such as 4 new Division offices, 12 Sub-Divisions and 60 Sections are completed (Over all Tamil Nadi performing states in the execution of the is one among the best HYDROLOGY PROJECT Hydrology Project and the World Bank Mission which visited Tamil Nada in August h give ir the raring *highly satefact verybody knows thar Tamil Nadu i famous forts excellent E thar equally Tamil Nadu ic famous for coffee, Everybody also knows dosas. However, very few people know that Tamil Nadu has excellene water departments. The World Bank on ies last ‘mission indicated thar the progress under the Hydrology Projecc in Tamil Nadu is ‘excellent, The World B following reasons for its compliments 1. Tamil Nadu has managed to morivate all people wocking under the Hydrology Project and to make them understand the importance of the project Tamil Nadu has an integrated approach swith regards to groundwater and Jamil Nadu has managed ro implement most of the hardwate for the Hydrology Project. 3. Tamil Nadu has implemented new atures sich as the bank operat ways and inetllacion oF the digi 4, “Tamil Nadu has designed a seraregy t0 rake all hydrology daa available to HDUG¢ and individual hydrology data 5, Tamil Nadu has developed a state educate the general public about necesity of proper water man: (sve next article), Keys to Success o Tamil Nadu has been very successful in its effore under the Hydrology Project. We thought i to be useful to explore the key elements to this success and decided to moet the key people who ase insirumental 10 the success story wo find out ‘more about their formula and methox! in Me NP. Gupta, Secretary, Public Works Department What would you say ave the main seasom for nT wasatsigned ro thie jab and found responsibilities, I made ie my business to wunderstand the aims and the importance of the Hydrology Project. Ie is my dy to male sare that funds are sper properly and fully and that plans are implemented. 1 You were not from the beginning with the Hyibrology Project. How did you manage te get informed about it wel? Tn our deparement we keep notes on all meetings. Studying those notes and asking questions to the people involved enabled sme to quickly gee a grasp ofthe project. Afier tw diye talking with people in your departmenes soe are arnazed by the remenns emai for the Hyadrclogy Project. Can you tel us what you believe are the rexons? Key to success is coming in close rouch with the people who a sponsible for the PrerelRekeN project. I know che project in-epl and the now the people who are in charge works ake sure that T meet the responsible peuple for the works at least ance a Engineer-in-Chie d the Chief Engineer participate, burakso people from the lower management level. Pring those meetings Trnahe sure that I get to know every detail Before the most Frexcive written reports from the Engineer n-Chief and Chief Lagincer and I discuss with them ins tobe face-1n-Face, regarding th ty ich taken. Nataly Holy quite sro Engincor hese two peopl Chicf Engines). Inv turn they are dependent on the Super Intenuing Engineers as they have che ful erails This dependant chain ensures char cverybody ie involved and takes responsibility for thelr Besides ulking poopie in the field about four times a vs sividual actions, vith managemncr | met ro get the feedback and 10 verify that our ight anes, By invalving peop fo all levels and shewing my inzerot for the project, people are bei motivated and feel the importance of it Purthermore, weare geting reamendous support frary the Minster who is ing and makes everyboaly feel that their jb is important Whee other aspects do yon feel ave wide he succes of the Hytmlogy Project? [live that, besides motivating people the other important issue has boen the face the groundwater department and the swarer department are integrated now. This way it hasbeen possible ro align actions and collaborate on various wate relate issues. I has helped to create an integrated and holistic approach rowards agement without duplications Se naw a large pare ofthe Hydrology Projet is in place What do you fel shouldbe future ‘We may have rhe hardware in pl software, The c but now we have tn work un boneficiaries ofthe daes produced by the Hyslrolngy Project will have ro be informed and action plans for chis will have to be developed, Data processing and Aissernination will rake place in the next reo yoars The faxute actions depend on it Murugaiyyan, Engineer in-Chief (Gan yon tell me bane you mucuage dhe progress af the Hydiology Project? We constantly monitor progeess. We have boom doing this Fi: te beginning and we rcver Fail co chi. This has enabled st review the progress which enables us w dct the problems carly and corrective setion are taken subsequently Irs stares eres dliffey in mosinating people working on the projet. How de edi Ieisrac so dificult. We consianty cmophasie the significance af the Hydrology Project. I people ae not peforting then ove wil give than a warning buc this did sno happen often. If pvople hnow tha | find it important, dhe they ate sutontatically motivated. Also we have excellent fick offices whe ate very'sineese and devored to their job and constancy da their level hest. The other thing Ido to get 0d people is wo take people fiom less peeforming ateas and post them in the Ipdrology Project. Mose of them are happy ro work on 4 succesful project Whar de you fel eau belp good mater Phe foreinostimportane thing ise have good and telable data which iseasly accessible, Tamil Nadu isan agricul stats, and iti lifficule to initiate nusmagement af water resources amongst th problem to Find dh fats wo take sensible 1s. For many farmers it can bea action, We at the department can not give loans ar subsidies fr this, bur NGOs or hanks could playa role hy incrochcing, mitre financing schemes, The other thing i thar we have no experience with p grammes and nocd Without public awareness there is much lance inthis leas henefc from a goed! Hydeoogy Information System. Under the World Bank ps should have an allocation w provide imme the Hydrology Project, direction in this mater rere eceada ey roi Do yon think dl iden for public ancarenes programmes can be seucvalsed? As L say. koow not much about this ssabjcct bu | think that ie will be difficale There aw many dif within states. I gues some material can be produced centrally. ‘Mr. Abdul Muthalief, Chief Engineer Tow inaportane do you fel the Hydrology Project is {In Tamil Nadu here have been plans to sex Lupa water information system since the 705, The Hydrology Project hay given us the fines ane means wr actally develop and implement such «system, Latlicr only Public he water departments of Tamil Nadu are really happy wich the glowing reviews from the ‘World Bank with regards to the implementing of the Hydrology Project. Howeves, chey are well aware of the fact thar there is no point in setting up the various components of the Hydrology Project if there is no follow-up in the form of telling and educating people and industries about water management, Tamil Nadu has planned some interesting actions inthis regard, amongst which the important ones are + The water resources dep. planning large awareness programmes in which they will be visiting all towns and villages and i inform the people and industry on various measures by which they can improve the use of the water resources and fi pollution. the water ol Malt ie Enaneer sroandater was given attention, With the Lydrology Projece sufiace water has also Ibecoene cqually important. The project las aided us 1o imensify measuring poines and. wwe are gesting mach beter data no, emrking wer the Uydiology Project ae very mosieacd and bnowledgoable, Hoe dd jo achicee tae? io begin wich, swe have very goon! peopl the credit goos wo all, Ako, | make sure shar my men understand the whale project and the importance of it, They understand th Project is nor ony important because iis the Hydrology their job hu ala because their files and their villages wil bene fiom this project There is. waa awareness from top w bouwm, We bby gotting beater water manageme set targets por individual which makes peaple responsible. Simeltancousls: i is made sure that rhete are sufficient people ro do the job, so people dost get overloaded If here are prnbletns we imenediaely inveatguce and subsequently tks > awareness, high on the agenda in Tamil Nadu + Ikisdeveloping, cogether with Doordashan, a deama-cam documentary on the importance of management of groundwater resources, This will be based upon real-life situations of local people's struggles fe solutions the water departments can ‘water and the kind of offer. The drama-cum-documentary is to be shown, by video, in all villages in Tamil Nadu. + The water resources department has been monitoring new legislation with regards 10 water usage and pollution in order wo have tools o inform and, if necessary, eprimand water users (150 tanneries were closed for polluting wa © The Public Works Department, working closely with the Pollution Control Board, monitors water ussge of local inclustries. They are actively informing industries about their 9 esponsibility co clean their waste water and abour the consequences if they do nor +The departments are setting up seevice contre under which water users can request hydrology information. [Fhe information requested is not available, then the department can offer custom-made consultancy fora nominal fee. Under this consultancy the relevant department will conduct investigation in order wo find the agcessary data, The tuin around time for this consultancy isa week, All these actions will, no doubs, result in a tremendous response from the general public, industries and the agrieuleural sector Ie will sutely help to increase awareness of water management and water responsibil and that way optim by the Hydrology Project. the usage of the data produced sdioiad What ele playe a role in achieving coe? ‘Wedo nat have lind probleme, all the land needed is government land, Italso helped that the chairman ofthe construction. enables us to get more precise data which Revival of expands the scope of the water manage: ment. The other advantage we have is that there is high compatet knowledge within the department. We plan w have the whole cornmirtec is lo involved in the dlcpartment computerised within the next Hydrology Project. Another poine 6 months wwe have one wel per 36.54, ke. This Digital Water Level Recorders help Tamil Nadu for better management of water resources igital water level recorders (DWLRs) are ingenious little devices They look rather unassuming but they are capable of recording and transmitting enormous amounts of dara fast and accurately. Tamil Nadu has installed various types of these clever pieces of technology (the pressure transducer type). The great thing about DWLRs is that they record water levels whilst there are no observers present, This way itis possible to monitor water levels throughout the day, every hour if desired so. Hourly measuring is important during flood timex. The DWLRs can be programmed in the desired time intervals and the observer comes once a snth or so and downloads the recorded information on a small palm top computer. If the sicuation requires, for example during the monsoon, the observer can modify the time intervals. 10 ne of India’s most important pilgeim wowas, Kanyakumari, is O The 1oxal hck of planning inthe face of facing an acate water shortage, manifold inerease in tourist and pilgrim tallies causing serious water problems, ‘The arcais in a rain shadow and water hes always been a problem but ral shoreages started abour a dec Iniially big, anybody else who could afford hotels, a it, drilled deeperand deeper wells to get the sundvwater. Laer. they shied 10 the nearby wetlands, began purmping out watet and destroyed the wetlands, in the process An indication of the number of tankers making the wip beeween the city and the wetlands is that she roads around the own remain perpet cough to sup they need, An NGO, Vivekananda Kenda, decided to exploit new posibilities to help aly wet but still ic is nox ly everybody with the water tackling the warer problem. One idea was to revive che ancient warer sources the town has, During the days af the Travancore kings many temple ponds were buildin Kanyakumari, but these ponds have not The NGO, together ate government, has been used for de with a very helpful been digging our old canals to make water flow once in o these ponds. By thee actions, the ponds are filling up slowly and will, in duc cours, be good sources fur roundvaterte-charge in the ares, Anew groundwater regulation act Chennai The Chennai Metcopolitan Waser Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is PreeReleaaesias efécrively implementing the Groundwater Regulation Ac and is managing its groural water resouree in onforto-mainrain che optimum lv! of ulatioa/explotarion, without there beng any adverse effets since 1987. To achieve this the CMWSSB took several important measures such as construction of chee duns, constiustion of recharge injection well, incraduerion of rainwater harvesting methods and the implementation of the Groundwater Regulation Act, Water Reading 1, ‘The Cente of Science and Environment published she Water Links Directory. The divectory lists individaals an organisations involved in water harvesting in ln and ‘overseas and is available for R&S and Rol for packing & forwarding, Ar dhe moment there isa special offer which includes a set of FREE posters on tradivional water harvexting, systems in nda Another interesting publicatian the Corporate Environment Inc This isa monthly compilation of track record in ‘on waterbodies, based port arviles from 70 leading nesspapersand periodical rom eros the world. An annual subscription costs R63.000, Geography of Orisa writen by BAN. Sinha presents an holistic approach to the land and the people ofthis sats, This book dliscuses all the geo-evonornic aspects which phy imporeanr role in Oris de for anybody working. in water induding cco management in Orissa, "The beale is priced a R65 and is Publi (Contre tor Seience and Enviranment, 4 Tiughlakabac Institut peration and as such is useful 11062, The other publications published by che National Look ust, [ase upon a symposium held atthe Un Srivastava compiled Commercial iversity of Gorakhpur Professor Activities and Developmen in the Ganga Basin, The cost of this publication is Rs.750. Anunudhati Roy. dhe awand winning, author wrote about rhe Nama Rives, the dam and the displacement of peopl. 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