Admn. & WAPCOS sign MoU
Construction of dykes, check-dams for water harvesting on card
THE DAILY TELEGRAMS, August 11, 2006
Port Blair, Aug 10
A MoU was signed between the A & N Administration and WAPCOS for
construction of dykes with sluice gate, check dams and other soil
conservation and water harvesting and recharge structures for harvesting
water for the benefits of this islands. Under this programme over 10 kms of
dykes with proper sluice gates and speel wells, over 400 check dams are
planned to be constructed within the current financial year.
During the period, various other soil conservation and water harvesting
structures will be constructed. The budget allocation for the project is Rs.
24 crores.
The central ground water Board (CGWB) will assist in the implementation
of the programme which will address the issue of water availability for
farmers all over the islands.
WAPCOS will conduct requisite surveys and investigations in the field,
identify suitable sites for erecting structures, design the structures,
prepare DPRs, cost estimates, tender documents, and will also supervise the
construction to ensure the requisite quality in respect of specifications
for materials used and workmanship. In short, WAPCOS will be involved from
beginning of the project till the completion of construction. Repair of
existing damaged sluice gates will also be undertaken in the project.
Successful completion of the project would significantly impact the water
availability in various islands, and help in soil conservation and land
protection from salinity.