presentation on water sector emerging challenges
TRANSCRIPT
Water Resources in Karnataka
Emerging Challenges & Options
Presentation by
V.P. Baligar IAS.,Principal Secretary to Government
Commerce & Industries Department
Status Karnataka - a pioneer in industrial development,
presently among the industrially most advanced States in the Country
Strong industrial base : 3,50,000 SSI units & 2,000 medium / large units
Industry contributes substantially to the GSDP, revenue to the Government, exports & employment
Investment Approvals in Karnataka
Years No. Investment (Rs. cr.)
Employment (lakh Nos.)
1991-03 (12 yrs.)1991-03 (12 yrs.) 1793 1793 1,32,421 1,32,421 7.27 7.27
Average p.a. (1991-03 )(1991-03 ) 149 11,035 0.61 2003-04 194 12,638 2.02 2004-05 231 36,243 2.47 2005-06 359 73,164 13.10 2006-07 946 1,02,210 15.06 2007-08 758 1,63,757 21.75
Investment Approvals in Karnataka
12,638
36,243
73,164
102,210
163,757
5000
25000
45000
65000
85000
105000
125000
145000
165000
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Years
Rs.
cror
e
Employment Opportunities in Karnataka
2.02 2.47
13.1015.06
21.75
1
4
7
10
13
16
19
22
25
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Years
Lak
h N
os.
Rapid Industrialization Investment approvals averaging Rs. 11,000 cr. p.a.
(during 1991-92 to 2002-03)
Last four years - phenomenal growth
Investment approvals increased from Rs.12,638 cr. (2003-04) to Rs.1,63,757 cr.(2007-08) - 13 fold increase in 4 years
Nearly 10% of the population of Karnataka can get employment
Water-intensive mega projects in Core Sector (Steel & Cement) in Krishna Basin, adding value to mineral resources
Cauvery Basin : IT, ITES, automobile, hardware, hi-tech industries, etc.
More investment in Integrated Townships around Bangalore
Consequence - huge spurt in demand for water
Rapid Industrialization (contd.)
Constraints & Challenges Meeting this unprecedented demand for water with
limited availability
Besides water, there is substantial demand for land, power and other infrastructure
Increased demand for potable water due to large scale employment by hi-tech / IT industries in Bangalore & Mysore districts in Cauvery basin
Low water allocation for industry (barely 3% in Krishna Basin & 0.4 % in Cauvery Basin) by Tribunals
Current National industrial water consumption is 6%.
Projected to be 10 % by 2050 - National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (1999)
Constraints & Challenges (contd.)
No separate allocation for Power Sector - Industry to share with Power Sector
Of the 20 TMC allocated for industry, over 50 % is used by thermal power plants in Krishna Basin
Annual industrial water (excl. power projects) requirements by 2025 projected at :- 1.85 lakh MG (29.70 TMC) in Krishna Basin (20 TMC)- 3.02 lakh MG (48.50 TMC) in Cauvery Basin (available 4 TMC)
Constraints & Challenges (contd.)
Main Challenges
Ensuring adequate water supply to the new industrial and service sector projects
Mandatory recycling of water
Treatment of sewage water through PPP
Rainwater harvesting to be made compulsory
Rewarding industries for conservation of water
Monitoring allocations vis-à-vis availability
Strategic Options – Short-term
Explore the possibilities of re-appropriating unutilized allotment to irrigation for industries
One TMC water is earmarked for irrigating every 1000 ha. of land
Strategic Options – Short-term (contd.)
Siting of water-intensive industries around perennial sources of water
Evolve norms for water consumption
Mandatory Water Audit for water-intensive industries
Strategic Options – Medium-term
Seek higher & separate allocations of water for industry and power sectors
Identify potential / untapped resources of water & harness to augment availability
Strategic Options – Long-term
Outcome Enhanced investment flow into the State -
accelerated economic growth
Leverage mineral & other natural resources for value added products
Development of backward regions
Greater awareness amongst all stakeholders on optimum / judicial usage of water
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