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1 137 Grant No Ministry of Water Resources Medium Term Expenditure Budget Projection (In Thousand Taka) Projection Non-Development 509,92,92 460,49,92 432,20,22 Development 956,00, ,27, ,02,00 Total 1465,92, ,76, ,22,22 1. Main Functions of the Ministry: 1. Development of river basin and control of river ; 2. Formulation of general policies and provision of technical assistance in respect of irrigation, flood control, removal of water-logging, drainage and river erosion; 3. All matters relating to irrigation, flood forecasting and warning, flood control structures, causes of flood and flood related damages; 4. Primary and applied research on river basin projects and flood control related subjects; 5. International co-operation in flood control and development of water resources; 6. International Commission and Conference on irrigation, flood control and management of water resources; 7. Canal digging and maintenance under the projects of Bangladesh Water Development Board; Construction and maintenance of water control structures on the canals under the canal digging projects; 8. Activities related to land conservation, drainage and water-logging; 9. Subjects related to construction of water conservation structures, closures and barrages; 10. Matters relating to land reclamation and estuary control; 11. Taking steps to fight salinity and desertification; 12. Hydrological survey and collection of data. 2. Medium Term Strategic Objectives: 1. Expansion in the use of surface water; 2. Rational use of sub-soil water; 3. Development of flood control and drainage activities and lessening the risk of damages; 4. Promoting participation of the poorer class of society in the management of water and common properties resources; 5. Rational use of excess water contained in rivers and canals; 6. Conservation of wetlands/ the Sundarbans and prevention of saline water intrusion; 7. Development of structural strength of organisations in water sector; 8. Arresting erosion of big rivers of the country and protection of towns of all sizes. 3. Offices/Organisations under the ministry: 1. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) 2. Water Resources Planning Organisation (WARPO) 3. River Research Institute (RRI) 4. Joint River Commission, Bangladesh 5. Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Development Board (BHWDB).

2 Medium Term Strategic Objectives, Medium Term Targets, Existing Policies and Implementing Departments/Agencies: Medium Term Strategic Objectives 1. Extension of surface water use; 2. Rational use of sub-soil water; 3. Development of flood control and drainage system and reduction of damage; 4. Enhanced involvement of the poor in water management and other related resources; 5. Appropriate use of excess water contained by rivers and canals; Medium Term Targets To create more irrigation facilities; To supply safe water for domestic uses; To ensure the following: To supply safe water for household uses; To control sub-soil water used in industrial area and industrial purposes; To save lives and properties; To save 12 lac 80 thousand hector of land from tidal bore, intrusion of salinity; Creation of income generating job opportunity for the poor through water management; Protection of 2 lac 80 thousand hector land from flash flood; Management of water preservation by river/canal, derelict pond reexcavation and treatment of rain Existing Policies Drawing of water from principal rivers; Conduct investigation for utilisation of main river flows; Selection of suitable sites for dual purpose (irrigation and flood control) pump house; Inclusion of irrigation programmes in major flood control projects; Regular examination of properties and quality of subsoil water; Assistance to private investment under government regulatory authority; New projects on flood control, drainage and irrigation; Initiation of construction of the Ganga and the Brahmaputra embankments; Agreement on organization wise responsibilities; Gradual transfer of maintenance functions of projects to the beneficiaries; Introduction of techniques similar to one developed under Command Area Development Project to other areas; Encouragement of social participation by all in multilateral uses of water and other benefits like irrigation canal, cross dam, irrigation inlet, fish pass, regulator, dam slope etc.; Digging and re excavation of small rivers and canals by engaging labourers; Investigation programmes for construction of the Ganges Barrage and excavation work Implementing Departments/ Agencies WARPO JRC WARPO WARPO RRI

3 139 Medium Term Strategic Objectives 6. Conservation of wet land/ Sundarbans and prevention of saline water and reclamation of land from sea; 7. Development of structural strength of organisations in water resources sector; 8. Arresting erosion of larger rivers of the country and protection of large and small towns; Medium Term Targets water; Establishment of habitation for the poor in the char areas; Development of acquisition of knowledge and capability for planning and monitoring outline of water resources in future; Protection of resources through river embankment; Creation of 4 crore 70 lac mandays of work opportunity per year under construction programme; Existing Policies for uninterrupted flow in the Garai river; Construction of barrages for irrigation work and infrastructure for water control; Programmes similar to Coastal River Management Programme for the southwestern area of the country; Diversion of surface water flow course through smaller dams and larger water control infrastructure; Review of effectiveness of rubber-dam; Integrated initiatives for development of human habitation and crop production in land reclaimed from the sea; Implementation of Integrated Coastal Area Management Project; Strengthening BWDB, WARPO, RRI and Haor Development Board; Protection of densely populated and economically important areas from river erosion; Conservation of wetland; Implementing Departments/ Agencies WARPO Ministry of Water Resources JRC RRI.

4 Brief Review of Current Activities of the Departments/Agencies under the Ministry: 5.1 Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB): Ministry of Water Resources implements most of its development projects,including flood control, drainage and irrigation and collects, processes and preserves data and information about hydraulic and hydrology and distributes these when needed through its principal implementation agency Bangladesh Water Development Board. Main functions of BWDB are as follows: Control and development of river and of river banks, and construction of water bodies, barrage, closure, regulators or any other infrastructures with a view to controlling flood, preventing drought or for irrigation or drainage; Improve the flow of water with the objective of providing assistance to irrigation, forestry, environment, re-excavation of canals and water ways for changing direction of the flow of water; Conservation of river banks and where possible, protection of towns, bazaars, growth centres and other places of historical or national importance; Construct and maintain coastal embankments; Conduct hydrological research and collect all relevant information and data and their preservation and dissemination; In FY Bangladesh Water Development Board is currently implementing projects for digging/re-excavation of canals for extension of irrigation, town protection and development, prevention of border river erosion, and development of drainage system. Notable programmes/projects river/canal re-excavation programme, small flood control, drainage and irrigation project, Kurigram irrigation project, river conservation and development and town projects, town protection embankment, projects, conservation and development of border rivers protection, river, The Jamuna-Meghna River Erosion Mitigation project and emergency rehabilitation of 2004 flood damage project. Works noteworthy of mention include BWDB during FY a construction of 28 km. flood protection embankment, construction and repairs of flood control infrastructures(sluice/regulators),101 km. canal digging/re-excavation, construction 54 irrigation structures, digging/re-excavation of 100 km. irrigation canal, 25 km river bank protection work, extension of irrigated area by 1000 hectors, making an additional area of hectors flood free 800 km. flood control embankment, repairs/rehabilitation of 200 irrigation structures and extension of irrigation facilities to10.53 lac hectors of land. 5.2 Water Resources Planning Organisation (WARPO): Water Resources Planning Organisation (WARPO) is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Water Resources. Major activities of WARPO include advising the government on formulation of policy, project preparation, formulation of regulatory rules in project completion process as per planning, monitoring and operation etc. Main functions of WARPO are as follows: 1. Formulate environmentally balanced macro-plan for the development of water resources; 2. Formulate National Strategy and Policy for scientific utilisation and conservation of water resources; 3. Develop education, training and professional standard in respect of utilisation of water resources; 4. Accumulate, evaluate and disseminate data about utilisation of water resources; Environmental Monitoring Information Network for Water Resources project is being implemented for collection and dissemination among concerned organizations/individuals all

5 141 data relating to flood, river erosion and morphology and creation of an integrated network for proper use and planning for land and water resources. 5.3 River Research Institute (RRI): The RRI was established with modern facilities under the ministry of Water Resources for conducting extensive research work in civil engineering and hydraulic problems in the development of water resources and flood control projects. RRI studies physical models to ensure scientific solution to river erosion, river navigability, river control and salinity and takes protective measures in that light of these studies. The main functions of RRI are as follows. 1. Preparation of designs required for river training, erosion checking, flood control, irrigation and drainage and studies through physical modeling for river strategy, control of river siltation, research work relating to river estuary and ebb and flow; 2. Studies of river flow and water division area for development of water resources, use of surface and sub-soil water and studies of environmental subjects specially, salinity and quality of water through mathematical model; 3. Testing of materials used in construction works relating to river training, erosion protection, flood control, irrigation and drainage and studies and evaluation of quality of work done; 4. Conduct training programmes in the above fields and publication of periodicals and reports of technical nature; A project entitled Influence of bandalling on river flow and morphology is being implemented. In the recent past necessary advice for the construction of revetment to protect the Arial Khan road bridge from the erosion of the Arial Khan river was applied after carrying out studies of a physical model. Necessary consultancy advice was offered for primary work in respect of physical model studies to prevent union of the Jamuna-Bangali rivers at Debdanga of Sariakandi upazila in Bogra district. 5.4 Joint River Commission (JRC): JRC emerged as an organisation to provide platform for deliberations on equitable and proper sharing of water of the international rivers flowing through Bangladesh. The main functions of Joint River Commission (JRC) are as follows: 1. Negotiations with neighbouring countries regarding development, management and sharing of the water resources of international/border rivers; 2. Overseeing local meetings of the Joint River Commission including regular meetings with India of Joint River Commission, Joint Commission of Experts, Joint Committee on Water Sharing of the Ganges water at Farakka and the Standing Committee; 3. Make arrangements for data and information about flood and storm forecasting and warnings jointly with India and adopt programme accordingly; 4. Exchange of data and information with Nepal and Bhutan and taking necessary actions in respect of mitigation of flood damages, proper utilisation and development of common water resources; 5.5 Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Development Board (BHWDB): BHWDB was formed under Ministry of Water Resources to play an effective role in the financial development of the poor people of haor and wetland regions. The main functions of BHWDB are as follows. 1. Provide assistance and coordination with all ministries/agencies and local govt. organisations for overall coordination and development of haors and water bodies. To that end the Board will initiate measures to prepare Integrated Master Plan;

6 Formulate some projects in view of local demands and implement them through local govt. institutions and any other body depending on the size and nature of the projects; 3. Monitor and coordinate projects of different ministries under implementation in the haor area. 6. Medium Term Output Targets of the Ministry: Performance Indicators Actual Target Medium Term Targets Excavation and repairs of canal (km) Construction of irrigation (barrage/head regulator/aqueduct) structure (no.) 3.Construction of flood control embankment (km) 4.Construction of flood control infrastructure (sluice/regulator) (no.) 5.Excavation/re-excavation of drainage canal (km) River bank protection work (km) Extension of irrigation area (hector) 10,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 20,000 8.Construction/rehabilitation of flood control embankment (km) 800 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,250 9.Repairs of irrigation structures (no.) Repairs of river bank protection work (km) Irrigation (lac hector)

7 143 Ministry of Water Resources Estimates and Projections of Revenue Receipt Budget Estimate (Taka in Thousand) Projection Revised Budget Secretariat 20,47,61 93,55,40 43,51,47 46,10,00 50,80,00 Grand Total : 20,47,61 93,55,40 43,51,47 46,10,00 50,80,00

8 145 Ministry of Water Resources Total Expenditure (Non-Development & Development) (Taka in Thousand) Description Budget Estimate Revised Budget Projection Secretariat ,72,87 1,58,62 200,12,27 107,65,50 155,41,00 Autonomous Bodies & Other Institutions Bangladesh Water Development Board Bangladesh Haowr and Marsh Development Board Joint River Commission Extensive Research on Water WARPO River Research Institute Total - Ministry of Water Resources 1182,79, ,70, ,33, ,96, ,10,00 18,72 29,38 35,23 49,82 54,82 1,38,45 1,87,00 2,07,20 2,07,55 2,16,55 21,47 21,36 23,90 25,00 27,00 15,65,19 7,59,92 7,46,02 2,10,00 2,30,00 2,21,37 2,75,37 3,34,60 4,23,05 4,42, ,17, ,01, ,92, ,76, ,22,22