The 2010-11 Annual Report of the Central Water Commission (CWC) highlights the organization’s extensive efforts and achievements in the development and management of water resources in India. Key areas of focus include consultancy services, monitoring and appraisal of water resources projects, flood management, water planning, and human resource management.

Data Highlights

• Geographical and Population Data: India covers 328.7 M ha with a population of 1210.19 million (2011).
• Water Resources:
  • Average annual rainfall: 3674.43 BCM
  • Mean annual natural run-off: 1869 BCM
  • Utilizable surface water potential: 690 BCM
  • Groundwater resources available for irrigation: 369.6 BCM
  • Ultimate irrigation potential: 140 M ha

Projects Implemented

• Design Consultancy: Provided for 91 water resources development projects in India and neighboring countries like Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Nepal.
• Techno-Economic Appraisal: Evaluation of various multipurpose, irrigation, and flood control projects.
• Monitoring: Oversight of 53 major, 21 medium, and 8 ERM projects along with 136 CAD projects.
• Flood Management: Issued 7368 flood forecasts with 98.14% accuracy.
• Hydrological Observations: Conducted at 878 sites across the country.

Budget Allocation and Utilization

• AIBP Programme: Released Rs. 4910.478 crore of Central grant for major and medium irrigation projects.
• Flood Management Programme: Processed 110 flood management schemes for fund release.

Pros and Cons of the Report

Pros:

• Comprehensive monitoring and appraisal of numerous water resources projects.
• High accuracy in flood forecasting services, aiding effective flood management.
• Significant design consultancy provided for both national and international projects.
• Active involvement in techno-economic appraisal and clearance of major projects.

Cons:

• Several projects faced delays, impacting overall timelines and resource allocation.
• Some hydrological observation sites might require modernization and better data integration.

Delayed Projects

• Details on specific delayed projects were not explicitly highlighted in the extracted data. However, general references to ongoing and delayed projects were noted, indicating a need for further project-specific transparency and accountability.