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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Resources in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal
MAJOR DAMS IN PUNJAB > Bhakra-Nangal Dam is a multipurpose river valley project encompassing the three eastern flowing rivers-Sutlej, Beas and Ravi- as well as the Yamuna. Completed in 1963, the Bhakra Dam is a 225.55-meter high concrete dam. The lake created by the dam is 162.48 square km. The Nangal Dam, situated about 13 kms downstream of the Bhakra dam, is 29 metres high. > The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known as the Thein Dam, is a hydroelectric project constructed by the Punjab Irrigation Department on the Ravi River at the border of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. > Shahpur Kandi Dam is a hydroelectric and irrigation project currently under construction on the Ravi River in the Pathankot district of Punjab. It will utilize the water released from the Ranjit Sagar Dam for power generation and irrigation in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. > Capacity of Bhakra Dam - 1680 feet > Capacity of Pong Dam- 1390 feet > Capacity of Ranjit Sagar Dam- 1731.99 feet PUNJAB'S SORE POINTS > Punjab Reorganisation Act: The Centre introduced section 78 and 80 to the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, under which the Centre can virtually assume the powers of control, maintenance, distribution and development of the hydel power of the Punjab rivers. > Water To 'Non-Riparian' States: In 1976, the Centre also allotted over 75% of the available Punjab waters to the non-riparian areas of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. > SYL Canal: After 1966, Haryana planned the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal to carry 5 MAF of water. The project was approved by the Centre, but Punjab objected to it. Haryana demanded 5.9 billion m3 out of Punjab's total 8.9 billion m3 share of water, while Punjab claimed the entire quantity of water. > Demand to Reject the Dam Safety Act: Citing the ongoing water dispute with Haryana over the latter's demand for release of additional 8500 cusecs water and alleging the Dam Safety Act is being used against Punjab's interests, the Congress is pressing the state government to reject the legislation in a special assembly session. Punjab maintains that managing river waters and dams within its borders is a state matter, arguing the Act, passed by Parliament, violates its constitutional right to legislate on water issues (Entry 17 of the State List) by granting the central government excessive control DAMS IN PUNJAB Name Purpose District Ranjit Sagar dam Flood control, hydroelectric, irrigation Pathankot Shahpur Kandi dam Hydroelectric, irrigation Gurdaspur Siswan dam Flood control, irrigation Mohali Thana dam Flood control, irrigation Hoshiarpur Saleran dam Flood control, irrigation Hoshiarpur Perch dam Flood control, irrigation Mohali Mirzapur dam Flood control, irrigation Mohali Maili dam Flood control, irrigation Hoshiarpur Janauri dam Flood control, irrigation Hoshiarpur Jainti dam Flood control, irrigation Mohali Dholbaha dam Flood control, irrigation Hoshiarpur Chohal dam Flood control, irrigation Hoshiarpur SUPPLY AND DEMAND Amid the ongoing Punjab-Haryana dispute over Haryana's demand for additional 8,500 cusecs of water, the projected levels on June 30, 2025, with peak demand of states and average demand of past years Period Tentative requirement of all partner states, excluding Upper Bahri Doab Canal (cusecs) Expected Bhakra inflows + release from other 2 dams (cusecs) Expected level of Bhakra Dam (feet) May 21 to 31 35000 25000 1532 June 1 to 10 40000 29000 1515 June 11 to 20 43000 37000 1503 June 21 to 30 45000 43000 1501 BHAKRA BEAS MANAGEMENT BOARD: BBMB is responsible for the management of the waters of the Satluj, Beas, and Ravi rivers and their allocation to the partner states: Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. While Himachal Pradesh and Delhi also receive some water, they are not considered full partner states in the same way regarding the original agreements. At the start of each water accounting year, the BBMB assesses the total available water in the reservoirs. Based on agreed-upon shares, it allocates a certain volume of water to each partner state. These allocations are largely based on agreements made in 1955 and 1981. Sept 2024-May 2025 allocation Punjab | 5.512 MAF Haryana | 2.987 MAF Rajasthan | 3.318 MAF (Million acre feet: MAF) HARYANA Tajewala barrage | This barrage is on the Yamuna River, which is a crucial water source for Delhi and surrounding area Hathni Kund barrage | Located near the Tajewala barrage, it also plays a vital role in managing the Yamuna river's flow Ottu barrage | A masonry weir on the Ghaggar-Hakra river, it creates a large reservoir from the Dhanur Lake and is a feeder for Ghaggar canals, Kaushalya dam | Situated near Pinjore, it's an earth-fill embankment dam on the Kaushalya River, a tributary of the Ghaggar-Hakra river HIMACHAL Water Availability & Requirement in Himachal Pradesh The estimated water availability of Himachal Pradesh is nearly 58,769 million cubic meter(MCM) from various water sources. Out of the total available water, 98% or nearly 57,592 MCM comes from surface water and the remaining two percent (nearly 1,176 MCM) comes from ground water resources . The hill state has over 1.96 lakh sources of water, which includes Ravi, Beas, Satluj, Chenab and Yamuna rivers, besides glaciers, lakes, streams(kuhls), ponds and borewells. Whereas the total water requirement of the state has been estimated to be over 1,600 MCM per year out of which 80% is required for agricultural purposes and the remaining for domestic drinking, livestock rearing and industrial purposes. Out of the total 55.67 lakh hectare geographical areas of Himachal, only 5.83 lakh hectare is cultivable. The state has over 41,600 handpumps. As per Census 2011, the population of Himachal Pradesh was 68.65 lakh. Total 17.09 lakh households in rural areas of Himachal have been provided household water connections with 100% coverage.
Express Tribune
24-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
WASA submits PC-II for key water project
The Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has prepared the PC-II for the Daducha Dam Water Supply project and sent it for approval. The Rs50 million PC-II has been submitted to the Punjab secretary of housing and forwarded to the Planning and Development Wing (P&D) for final approval. Upon completion of the project, Rawalpindi will have access to an additional 35 million gallons of water per day. Once the PC-II for the Daducha Dam Water Supply project is approved and funds are released, the project's design will be finalised, including the route and network for bringing water from the dam to the filtration plant and to people's homes. After the completion of PC-II, the project cost will be determined, and PC-I will be prepared. The project will provide an additional 35 million gallons of water daily to Rawalpindi. The completion of the Daducha Dam project is being carried out under the Punjab Irrigation Department, while WASA will finalise the route for the water filtration plant, mainline installation, and water distribution network to ensure the supply of 35 million gallons of water per day to Rawalpindi's residents. WASA's Managing Director, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, stated that work will commence once the PC-II is approved and the funds are released. He emphasised that WASA aims to complete the project as soon as possible to begin providing water to the citizens. Ashraf also said that work is ongoing in phases on the Chehan Dam Water Supply Project, and the project to upgrade the water supply from Rawal Dam is also under process. These projects will collectively provide 25 million gallons of water per day. Once the task of supplying 60 million gallons of water per day from Chehan Dam, Rawal Dam, and Daducha Dam is completed, it will help balance the growing demand for water with the increasing population, ensuring a steady supply of water. Rawalpindi currently faces a water shortage crisis which deepens in summers. The successful completion of the Daducha Dam Water Supply project, along with the ongoing initiatives for the Chehan Dam and Rawal Dam upgrades, is expected to significantly address Rawalpindi's water shortage issues. These projects will provide a much-needed boost to the city's water supply, especially during the summer months when demand peaks. The combined efforts of WASA and the Punjab Irrigation Department aim to not only meet the immediate needs of the growing population but also ensure sustainable access to clean water for residents in the long term. Once fully operational, these projects will be a key solution to Rawalpindi's water crisis, offering a steady and reliable water source for years to come.
