The document summarizes two hydrology projects in Kerala, India from 1996-2004 and 2006-2014. It provides financial details and physical progress updates on the projects, including building construction, staff hiring, equipment procurement, and the establishment of data dissemination and decision support systems. Key accomplishments include the development of applications to study conjunctive use, artificial recharge, reservoir operation, and more. Lessons learned include the benefits of integrated surface and groundwater management and adopting techniques from other agencies.

2. HYDROLOGY PROJECT I
HYDROLOGY PROJECT II
HYDROLOGY PROJECT
Project Period
1996 to 2004
Total Outlay
12.5 Crores
Project Period
2006 June to May 2014
Total Outlay
16.7 Crores

3. Financial Details
Total Project outlay as per Original PIP Rs.10.80 CR
Revised Cost Table-2013 Rs.16.70 CR
Total Expenditure from June 2006 to March 2014 Rs.13.73 CR
Likely Expenditure for the FY 2014-15 (upto May 2014) Rs. 16.00 CR
Hydrology Project II

4. Reimbursement Status
Year Expenditure Eligible Claim
Reimbursed
Amount
Remarks
2006-07 72.7 67.63 67.63
2007-08 106.97 79.02 79.02
2008-09 120.97 95.44 95.44
2009-10 166.66 139.35 139.35
2010-11 149.29 116.32 116.32
2011-12 141.32 111.17 111.17
2012-13 254.95 212.41 212.41
2013-14 359.91 306.11 193.52
submitted claim
for Rs.112.59
lakhs
Total 1372.77 1127.45 1014.86

5. PHYSICAL PROGRESS
CONSOLIDATION OF HPI ACTIVITIES
Monitoring of
Groundwater level
Quality
FCS
Periodic interagency
validation
(CGWB, IMD)
Upgraded computer
hardware
Maintenance of Website

6. PHYSICAL PROGRESS Contd…
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
Posts created
5 Nos
Retained Posts created during HP I
14 Nos
Participated in almost all the trainings /Workshops
Conducted by DHI (International & National), NIH,
CGWB, NWA
Conducted various inhouse trainings /workshops

7. PHYSICAL PROGRESS Contd…
PROCUREMENT
Computer Hardware
Arc Gis Software
Vehicles
Laboratory Equipments
AAS, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Flame Photometer, Ion Meter
etc

8. PHYSICAL PROGRESS Contd…
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Building at Ernakulam, Kerala
To house
Regional Data Processing
Centre
Analytical Laboratory Level
II
District Office, Ernakulam

9. PHYSICAL PROGRESS Contd…
ESTABLISHED…..
State data dissemination
Centre
State Centre for DSS

10. Decision Support System (Planning)
Bharathapuzha as pilot basin…..
DSS activities are being done jointly by both surface water and ground water
Departments.

11. 1
Applications Developed (In Pilot Basin)
2
5
4
2
3
8
7
6
Conjunctive Use
Artificial Recharge Viability Analysis
Inter Sub Basin Transfer
Inter basin transfer with Hydropower module
Water Quality module
Water Availability of Bharathapuzha Basin
Inter Basin transfer
Inter sub basin transfer- Silent Valley to Malampuzha reservoir
10
Reservoir Operation
Irrigation module
9

12. 1
Applications Developed (Other Basins)
5
4
2
3
7
6
Dam release study for meeting the domestic water supply in Trivandrum
Viability analysis of proposed Pattissery Dam in Pambar basin
Feasibility of 7 check dam locations - Meenachil Basin
Reconnaissance study for storage locations - Chalakudy
BasinFeasibility of check dam locations in Pampar Basin
Analysing the feasibility of a dam at Murinjapuzha – Manimala Basin
Integrated operation of proposed reservoirs in Vamanapuram Basin

13. Purpose Driven Studies (PDS)
A Comprehensive Assessment of Water Quality Status of Kerala State
Investigators:- Kerala GW, Kerala SW and NIH Belgaum
Draft report prepared
Final report will be published by May 15th 2014
Regional Seminar conducted

14. Lessons learnt
Scientific approach to resolve water sector issues
Acquainted with modern techniques for effective and rapid decision
making
Integrated approach of Surface and Groundwater for sustainable
management
Adopting feasible methods and practices from other agencies through
interaction.
Exposure to latest technologies in water sector for problem solving
Evolution of methods for project management in a cost and time effective
manner

15. Application of HIS
GEC Report W Quality maps
Specific Reports
Groundwater prospect maps Water Level Fluctuation
maps

16. Data dissemination and awareness raising
HDUG Meeting convened at Idukki District, Kerala
Data disseminated to
Disaster Management (HVRA Cell) which has been formulated in the state for drought prediction and
management is a permanent user of HIS Data

17. Post Project Plan
Sustainability of the achievement of Hydrology Project activities
Water budgeting on water shed basis
Up gradation of Hydrological Network stations throughout the state
especially in coastal terrains of understanding different aquifer
parameters in the basin for groundwater developmental activities
Modeling of 43 river basins
Knowledge sharing and awareness rising.

18. Gratitude and Hope