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PARYAVARAN BHAWAN, CGO COMPLEX, LODHI ROAD,
NEW DELHI - 110 003

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R.H. Khwaja
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FOREWORD

Ministry of Environment and Forests has been implementing the National Lake
Conservation Plan (NLCP) since 2001 for conservation and management of polluted
and degraded lakes in urban and semi-urban areas. The major objectives of NLCP include
encouraging and assisting state Governments for sustainable management and
conservation of lakes. Lakes being major sources of accessible fresh water, require well
planned, sustainable and scientific efforts to prevent their degradation and ultimate
death.

NLCP has attempted to learn from its experience in the field for making
improvements in the existing system of project formulation and implementation. This
document attempts to help the proponents in proper prioritization of lakes based on
scientific selection criteria. It lays down guidelines for preparation of detailed project
reports and focuses upon the responsibilities of the State Governments to work in close
partnership with the Government of India in protection, conservation and sustainable
management of lakes. It is hoped that State Government will find the revised guidelines
useful. Their committed implementation will immensely improve the prospects for
protection and conservation of lakes.

The preparation of these guidelines is the result of excellent team work. I would
like to acknowledge the contributions made by Dr. M. Sengupta, Advisor, Dr. (Mrs.) R.
Dalwani, Director and Shri S. K. Srivastava, Deputy Director, NRCD (MoEF) who
have worked with great dedication and devotion in preparation of this document.

(R.H.Khwaja)
Additional Secretary & Project Director

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Tel. : 24362285, Fax : (91) 011 - 24363918
E-mail : rhkhwaja@hotmail.com, rhkhwaja@rediff.com

Contents

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1.0 Background 1
2.0 Objective 1
3.0 Activities covered under NLCP 1
4.0 Prioritization of lakes 2
5.0. Selection Criteria 2
5.1 Hydrological Criteria 2
5.2 Scientific Criteria 3
5.3 Administrative Criteria 4
6.0 Other conditions 4
7.0 Legal Support & Policy Framework 5
8.0 Capacity building 6
9.0 Proposals on conservation & management of lakes 6
Annexure-I : Basic Information Sheet for Lake Prioritization 7
Annexure-II : Summary of the proposal 9
Annexure-II A : Cost Estimates 12
Annexure-III : Administrative requirements for consideration of lake proposals 13

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LAKE CONSERVATION PLAN

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 Lakes are an important feature of the Earth’s landscape. They are not only a significant
source of precious water, but often provide valuable habitats to plants and animals, moderate
the hydrological extreme events (drought and floods), influence microclimate, enhance the
aesthetic beauty of the landscape and extend many recreational opportunities.

1.2 The lakes provide a wide diversity of values & uses ranging from ecological goods & services
to direct production values. These can be categorised as direct use values with consumptive
& non-consumptive uses such as drinking, irrigation, fishing, eco-tourism etc. Indirect use
values with beneficiary located away from the lake, potential future use & non-use social
benefit of availability of a healthy water resource for future generation.

1.3 The different problems encountered in the lake include excessive influx of sediments from the
lake catchment, discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage & industrial waste waters/
solid waste disposal, entry of diffused source nutrients from agricultural and forestry, improper
management of storm water/combined with over abstraction, over-exploitation of lake for
activities like recreation, fishing, encroachments, land reclamation resulting in lake shrinkage,
shoreline erosion and impact on lake hydrology, deterioration in water quality and impact
on bio diversity, climate change etc.

1.4 Recognising the importance of lakes, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of
India, launched the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
exclusively aimed at restoring the water quality and ecology of the lakes in different parts of
the country. The scheme was approved by Government of India during IX Plan (June 2001)
as 100% Central Grant. Funding pattern under NLCP has since been changed w.e.f. February,
2002 from 100% central funding to 70:30 costs sharing between the Central and the
concerned State Government.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of the scheme is to restore and conserve the urban and semi-urban lakes of the
country degraded due to waste water discharge into the lake and other unique freshwater
eco systems1, through an integrated ecosystem approach.

3.0 ACTIVITIES COVERED UNDER NLCP

Prevention of pollution from point sources by intercepting, diverting and treating the pollution
loads entering the lake. The interception and diversion works may include sewerage &
sewage treatment for the entire lake catchment area.

(i) In situ measures of lake cleaning such as de-silting, de-weeding, bioremediation,
aeration, bio-manipulation, nutrient reduction, withdrawal of anoxic hypolimn ion,
constructed wetland approach or any other successfully tested eco-technologies etc
depending upon the site conditions.
(ii) Catchment area treatment which may include afforestation, storm water drainage, silt
traps etc.
(iii) Strengthening of bund, lake fencing, shoreline development etc.

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Unique fresh water ecosystems shall cover lakes that are unique entities of incomparable values and need to
be preserved & conserved e.g. high altitude lakes, Lonar lake Maharashtra etc.

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(iv) Lake front eco-development including public interface.
(v) Solid waste management2 & provision of dhobi ghats is generally not covered under
NLCP.
(vi) Prevention of pollution from non-point sources by providing low cost sanitation.
(vii) Public awareness and public participation.
(viii) Capacity building, training and research in the area of Lake Conservation.
(ix) Any other activity depending upon location specific requirements.

4.0 PRIORITIZATION OF LAKES
PRIORITIZATION

4.1 While the causes of degradation of lakes are many, in view of the limited resources available,
it is not possible to take up all degraded lakes for conservation under NLCP. It is, therefore,
necessary to prioritize lakes along with the catchments, where conservation programmes
need to be taken up first.

4.2 In order to identify polluted and degraded lakes across the country, a study was carried out
by the Ministry at the instance of Planning Commission, vide which 62 lakes were identified
across the country for conservation. This list was sent to all State Governments for amendment
and finalisation keeping in view the state priority and the justification for their inclusion in the
priority list. The state priority and justification for such a selection needs to be a part of the
proposal for consideration under NLCP. In view of the prevailing dynamic situation, states
may revise the priority list at an interval of 5 years covering different geographic regions of
the state.

5.0 SELECTION CRITERIA

5.1 Hydrological Criteria

5.1.1 The lake water body is perennial i.e. it holds a certain volume of water at all times, even in
the lean season of the year.

5.1.2 Physical parameters of the lake are:-

(i) Lake size > 10 Ha (Exception: lakes larger than 3 Ha having socio cultural or religious
importance)
(ii) Lake depth (maximum depth) > 3 m

5.2 Scientific Criteria

5.2.1 The lake is justifiably prioritised by the concerned State Government or if the water body is
highly degraded and cannot be put to its traditional use primarily because of either (a) or (a)
& (b) as indicated under:

(a) Discharge of domestic and industrial waste water into the lake
(b) (i) Dumping of municipal solid waste
(ii) Other non point sources of pollution
(iii) Flow of heavy silt loads from the lake catchment.

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Solid waste management especially waste minimization and recycling for resource recovery (waste collec-
tion & transportation) and providing dhobi ghats (especially in semi-urban areas) generally remains to be a
municipal function not covered under NLCP.

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5.2.2 The lake water body is degraded and not meeting the desired standards. In the absence of
specific water quality criteria developed in respect of lakes, for the present Designated Best
Use criteria for surface waters for bathing quality as given by Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB) shall be the target for lake water quality (Box-1)3.

Surface Waters (Source:
Box 1: Designated Best Use Criteria for Surface Waters (Source: CPCB)
Designated Best Use Class Criteria
of criteria
Drinking Water Source without A 1. Total Coliforms OrganismMPN/
conventional treatment but after 100ml shall be 50 or less
disinfection 2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5
3. Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or more
4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days
20oC 2mg/l or less
Outdoor bathing (Organised) B 1. Fecal Coliforms Organism MPN/
100ml shall be 2500 (Imax
permissible), or 1000 (desirable)
2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5
20oC 3mg/l or less
Drinking water source after C 1. Total Coliforms Organism MPN/
conventional treatment and 100ml shall be 5000 or less
disinfection 2. pH between 6 to 9
20oC 3mg/l or less
Propagation of Wild life and D 1. pH between 6.5 to 8.5
Fisheries 2. Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more
3. Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or
less
Irrigation, Industrial Cooling, E 1. pH between 6.0 to 8.5
Controlled Waste disposal 2. Electrical Conductivity at 25oC
micro mhos/cm Max.2250
3. Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26
4. Boron Max. 2mg/l

Incorrect land use leading to heavy soil erosion and sediment transport into the lake resulting in
nutrient enrichment of lake (Nitrate & Phosphate) signifying eutrophication.

5.3 Administrative Criteria4

5.3.1 The lake if getting degraded/eutrophied, is an important source of drinking water supply,
domestic use, recreational use, provide other goods & services, may be proposed under
NLCP, when:

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All proposals to be supported by lake water quality for two seasons namely, pre-monsoon and post –
monsoon seasons and lake condition on the extent of degradation & eutrophication.
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The State Government may give due consideration to this criteria or demand in their prioritization process
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· there is a high degree of demand from a public forum/local stakeholders for its
conservation and if
· the forum/stakeholders give their commitment to bear 10% out of State share in the
project cost.

5.3.2 Lake categorised as a ‘unique fresh water ecosystems.’

6.0 OTHER CONDITIONS

Following are some of the other relevant conditions not reflected in the preceding paras but
considered to be a pre-requisite, based on site specific requirements, for preparation of the
proposal:-

(i) While outlining the lake water use, the details regarding stakeholders involved and
impact of lake degradation on each of these are to be provided. The lake rejuvenation
proposal may consider the stakeholder demands through a public hearing at site and
their involvement in operation & maintenance.

(ii) Increasing the lake depth through de-siltation does have an impact on its flora and
fauna and may lead to destruction of habitat for migratory birds. De-siltation component
in the proposals must be supported by bathymetry of the lake as per the standard
methodology and its planning and execution to be carried out scientifically under
expert guidance.

(iii) The cost towards ‘Lake Front Development’ activities under the proposal may be
restricted to 25% of the project cost.

(iv) Engineering works in respect of bund may be minimized with naturalization of bund
as a preferred option. The cost towards shaping/strengthening including slope
revetment, provision for construction of retaining wall, if any etc. should not exceed
10-15% of the total project cost. Stone revetment along the inner slope of the earthen
bund, to be resorted to in cases where strengthening of burnt required. As far as
possible naturalisation of slops by providing suitable vegetation with proper selection
of species, be resorted to.

(v) The lake shores to be naturalized as far as possible by planting macrophytes on the
lake slope rather than providing hard stone pitching.

(vi) The water quality monitoring plan should include sampling and analysis of lake
water as per standard methods (refer para 9.0) by appointing an independent agency
having a laboratory accredited by Ministry of Environment & Forests or National
Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories (NABL) with Lake
Development Authority of the State as the nodal agency. In case, there is known
source of industrial pollution to the lake or agricultural run-off from the lake catchment,
heavy metals and total Pesticides monitoring may also be included. The conservation
plan should ensure that the water quality after implementation of the project is restored
to the criteria for Designated Best Use classification for B Class waters.

(vii) All lake conservation measures lead to incidental ground water recharge depending
upon the soil strata. However, the objective should not be charging the bore wells.

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(viii) The State Governments may prepare comprehensive plan for environmental awareness
and public participation which would suite site specific requirements and also depicting
the values and functions of the water bodies.

(ix) While planning the project and deciding the restoration measures, the states may
consider for recycle and reuse of sewage and also the introduction of eco-friendly
activities to minimize degradative impacts on the water body.

7.0 LEGAL SUPPORT & POLICY FRAMEWORK
SUPPORT

The Lakes & Wetlands are presently not covered by any specific legal statute but several
legislations enacted till date have relevance & provisions for conservation of lakes. Some of
these are:

The Forest Conservation Act, 1980, The Wildlife Act, 1972, The Water (Prevention & Control
of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Besides these, some of
the States have individual State level legislations for protection & conservation of their lakes
& water bodies. The National Environment Policy (NEP), 2006 also seeks for setting up of a
legally enforceable regulatory mechanism for lakes & wetlands to prevent their degradation
and enhance their conservation.

Till any specific regulatory framework for lakes & wetlands is formulated, the Lake Conservation
may be covered under the provisions of existing Central and State Legislations (Box.2)

Box 2: Existing legal provisions

• The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as amended deals comprehensively with water
issues. It empowers the Government to maintain the wholesomeness of National Water Bodies. The Act
also provides for prohibition on use of stream (includes inland water whether natural & artificial) or well
for disposal of polluting matter etc. It enables the Government through Central & State Pollution Control
Boards to prescribe standards and has provisions for monitoring & compliance and penal provisions
against the violators of the Act.

• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 defines the power of the Central Government to take measures
to protect and improve environment which includes water, air and land and the inter relationship which
exists among and between water, air and land and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro
organisms and property.

• The National Environment Policy (NEP), 2006, recognises the ecological services rendered by the
water bodies like lakes & wetlands. The NEP states that wetlands including lakes are under threat from
drainage and conversion for agriculture & human settlements besides pollution. The reduction in economic
value of their environmental services due to pollution, as well as the health costs of the pollution itself,
are not taken into account while using them as a waste dump. The NEP identifies an Action Plan for
these water bodies which importantly include formulation of conservation & prudent use strategies,
integration of wetland and lake conservation into sectoral development plans for poverty alleviation
and livelihood improvement, formulation of eco-tourism strategies prove multi stakeholders partnership
and above all setting up of a legally enforceable regulatory mechanism for these water bodies.

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8.0 CAPACITY BUILDING
CAPACITY

The State may undertake measures for capacity building in the area of Lake
Conservation by deputing the concerned officers to MoEF sponsored programs on
capacity building (e.g. 2 years M.Tech and short term programs being offered by
AHEC, IIT Roorkee) or any other State Level programs.

9.0 CONSERV
PROPOSALS ON CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT OF LAKES

Subsequent to prioritisation and for consideration of a lake under NLCP, the State
Governments need to get perspective plans and proposal (Detailed Project Reports)
prepared through consultants or in house in case the expertise exists, based on
surveys including water quality and biodiversity of the lake. The Manual on Sewerage
& Sewage Treatment (Central Public Health Environmental Engineering Organization
(CPHEEO), Ministry of Urban Development, Govt of India. December, 1993) be
referred for sewerage, sewage treatment and storm water management whereas for
water quality and sediment monitoring, Gazette Notification on Uniform Protocol
Water Quality Monitoring Order (June, 2005) and American Public Health Association
(Latest Edition) on Water and Waste water Analysis be followed. Standard methods
to be used for other components such as desilting and Lake Front Development works.
The DPRs need to be submitted to the Ministry along with a summary of the proposal
as per the format placed at Annexure-II & II A.

A number of mandatory administrative requirements like funding pattern, O&M costs,
institutional mechanism, monitoring mechanism etc. are to be complied with during
the submission of the DPRs. These are detailed in Annexure-III.

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Annexure-I
(1/2)
INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION
(for collecting basic information)
GENERAL
Name of the water body:
Location (describe; name nearest town, District & State)
Geographical Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude/Altitude): N E; m above MSL

Lake Type Natural Lake Lagoon (connected with sea) Man-made (Reservoir)

Area, ha (Full water level):
Maximum depth, m (Full water level) Mean depth, m (Full water level)

Hydrology
Source of water (inflow): Rainfall Runoff River Drain Wastewater drain

Outflow. if any (describe):
Water level changes (annual). meters

Does the lake dry out completely? Every year Occasionally Rarely

(Watershed)
Catchment (Watershed)
Area, sq km: Nature: Hilly (if so, slope in degrees) Plain Coastal

Land use (%): Urban Agriculture Forest Mining Grazing Fallow
Human Population (Total) Animal population
If Urban Catchment:
Has Sewerage been provided? Yes No Proportion of population (%)

Sewage treatment: NO STP Oxidation Ponds Septic tanks Volume (MLD)

Solid waste disposal in lake (if any)
(incl. Religious offerings/idol immersion etc.)
Describe any prominent / special features

Water Quality and Pollution Status
Sources Domestic sewage Industr. Effluents Stormwater Agric. Runoff
In-Lake human activity Cattle wading Other (specify)

Level Very high Moderately high Medium Low Negligible

Pollution status Oligotrophic Mesotrophic Eutrophic Toxic pollution

Biodiversity (Give number of species if known)

Aquatic Plants Submerged Emergent Free floating Algae

Aquatic Animals Zooplankton Benthic Invertebrates) Mollusca Fish Amphibia
Reptiles Birds Mammals
Name important/rare/endemic/exotic species:

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Annexure-I
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Values
Functions and Values
Water used for: (Give estimated % amount)

Drinking Water supply Irrigation Hydropower Fisheries Transport

Recreation (swimming bathing boating angling Other) Religious activity

Use of Biological Resources

Reeds & grasses for thatch or fodder Plant cultivation for food Fish Prawn

Functions of the Lake

Groundwater recharge Flood mitigation Tourism: Local/ National/ International

Supports Biodiversity Influence on microclimate Socio-cultural Aesthetic

Major Problems
Reduction in area (shrinkage) Reduction in depth (Siltation) Encroachments Algal blooms

Aquatic weeds Decline or Loss of fisheries Eutrophication Organic Pollution Toxic pollution

Scientific Knowledge
Scientific studies No study Only one study Several studies Many studies Comprehensive & Detailed

All components Few components ( water quality Algae Plants Zooplankton Fish Other)

Has the lake’s state been monitored for several years? Yes No

Sources of Information: Research papers NGO reports Newspaper reports Government
reports

Published Available Restricted Unpublished

Awar
wareness
Public Awareness
Are local communities aware of the problems of the lake? Yes No

Are local communities interested in the restoration of the lake? Yes No

Are there are active local conservation groups (NGOs) interested in the lake? Yes No

Restoration Activities Required
Improvement of water quality by in-lake treatment Diversion and treatment of sewage

Desiltation for removal of organic/toxic sediments Weed removal Shoreline protection

Catchment treatment to check erosion Others (specify)

Activities already undertaken (List the activities and agencies responsible)

information:
Any other information:
Selected References

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Annexure-II
(1/3)
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL
SUMMARY
S.No. Item Details
1.0 Background
1.1 If included in the state priority
1.2 Justification for selection on priority
1.3 Lake Water Use & Primary purpose for
rejuvenation
1.4 Location
1.5 Stakeholders involved
1.6 Outcome of the public hearing on site
2.0 Physical profile of the lake
2.1 Catchments area (ha)
2.2 Water spread area (ha) (max. & min)
2.3 Water depth (in m)
Change in water levels
in different seasons
(max depth & min depth)
2.4 Storage capacity
3.0 Water
Lake Water Quality Analysis * Lake Water Quality:
3.1 Summer Winter
Agency engaged for water season season
quality monitoring: Physico-chemical
· Laboratory accredited
Laborator y accredited by: parameters
pH
TSS
BOD
COD
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Biological profile
3.2 Sediment Analysis:**
TOC
Phosphorous(Phosphate-P)
Total Heavy metal content
Total Pesticide content
4.0 Lake Catchment Details
4.1 Present population:
4.2 Projected population***(10 yrs & 30 yrs):
4.3 Rate of Water Supply (lpcd)
5.0 Environmental concerns/Sources of
Environmental concerns/Sour
ns/Sources
Pollution (Point & non point sources
including industrial, if any)
6.0 Conservation
Conservation and Management Plan

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Annexure-II
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S.No. Item Details
6.1 I&D works
6.1.1 Existing scenario
(a) Quantum of sewage entering the lake
(b) Sewerage system
6.1.2 Proposed measures
(a) Projected design discharge and the basis for
assessment
(b) Proposed sewerage system
Lake Catchment
Entire town
(c) Sewers
(d) Sewage pumping station
6.2 Sewage treatment
6.2.1 Proposed STP capacity and the technology
6.2.2 *If the sewage is proposed to be treated in
any existing ETP or any other STP proposed
to be funded under NRCP or any other
scheme (JNNURM/UIDSSMT)
6.2.3 Final disposal
6.3 In-situ cleaning
6.3.1 De-weeding
6.3.2 De-silting (wet/dry)
Area to be de-silted
(If the calculation is based on mapping of
lake profile through bathymetry using
standard methodology)
6.3.4 Ozonizers/floating fountain/bioremediation
6.3.5 Any other measures proposed
6.4 Storm water management
Storm
6.4.1 Rainfall intensity
6.4.2 Lake water balance
6.4.3 Screen barrier/silt trap
6.4.4 Disposal of storm water
6.5 Solid waste management
6.5.1 If any resource recovery is also prepared
6.6 Catchment area treatment
6.6.1 Afforestation
6.6.2 check dams etc.
6.7 Non core components
6.7.1 Chain link fencing
6.7.2 Bathing ghats

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Annexure-II
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S.No. Item Details
6.7.3 Island development
6.7.4 Fountain
6.7.5 Development of fisheries
6.7.6 Plantation
6.7.7 Lighting, parks, benches/seat
6.7.8 Others
7.0 Water Quality Monitoring
7.1 Agency to be engaged and the schedule
for water quality monitoring during and
after the project implementation.
8.0 Environmental Awareness and Public
Environmental Awarwareness
Participation
Participation
9.0 Operation and Maintenance Plan
9.1 Why required/essential, total estimated
cost annually
9.2 Ways & means to mobilize the revenue
10.0 Commitments
(Enclosures to be attached for each of the
following)
10.1 To bear 30% of the project cost
10.2 For implementation of the project and also
for O&M
10.3 To generate revenue through dedicated
streams to meet O&M costs (resolution)
10.4 Duly filled IFD performa giving O&M details
10.5 SOR followed – Certificate for excess cost
to be borne by the State Govt.
10.6 Land availability for STP and other proposed
works
10.7 Encroachment removal/rehabilitation plan/
Commitment of local body or DC
10.8 Lake ownership
10.9 Any other

* Details of the scheme (status whether proposed or under implementation) along with the implementation time
frame and synergy with NLCP works to be provided.
* As per Govt. of India Gazette Notification Uniform Protocol on Water Quality Monitoring June, 2005.
** Refer Standard Methods for Water & Waste Water Analysis, American Public Health Association (APHA),
20th Edition, 1998.
*** Refer Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering
Organisation ( (CPHEEO), Ministry of Urban Development, December, 1993.

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Annexure-II A
(1/1)
Cost Estimates
S. Item Quantitative Rate Cost Remarks
No. Estimate (Please refer
pages in the SOR)
1.0 Core Schemes
1.1 I & D Works
1.1.1 Sewers
1.1.2 Sewage pumping station
1.2 Sewage Treatment Plant
1.3 In-situ cleaning
1.3.1 De-weeding
1.3.2 De-silting
1.4 Storm Water
Storm Water Management
1.5 Waste
Solid Waste Management
Sub Total
2.0 Area Tr
Catchment Area Treatment
2.1 Afforestation
2.2 Silt Traps
2.3 Check dams
3.0 Retaining Structures
3.1 Retaining wall construction
/repair
3.2 Shaping/strengthening of
bund (including stone
pitching/revetment)
Total
Sub Total
4.0 Non Core Schemes
4.1 Chain link fencing
4.2 Bathing ghats
4.3 Island development
4.4 Fountain
4.5 Development of fisheries
4.6 Lighting, Parks benches/seats
4.6 Others
5.0 Awar
wareness
Public Awareness &
Participation
Participation
6.0 Water Quality Monitoring
7.0 Centages (@ 8%)
interventions bioremediation wherever pro-
Note : Cost details of other inter ventions such as bioremediation etc. be added wherever pro-
posed.

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Annexure-III
(1/2)
Administrative Requirements for consideration of lake proposals

1.0 pattern
Funding pattern

(a) NRCD/Government of India shall bear upto 70% of the Project cost.
(b) The States shall bear 30% of the project cost, of which the share of the local body would be
upto 10% to ensure public participation in the project. A commitment to this effect also to be
provided by the State Government.
(c) For the lake catchment where sewerage & sewage treatment is being posed/funded from
other sources, appropriate synergy of the two programmes is to be ensured. In case, the
proposal also includes the internal sewerage as one of the components, the funding pattern
shall be 60:40 between the Centre and the respective state. As far as possible, Government
land may be identified for creation of infrastructure.
(d) The O&M shall be a part of the project and the costs thereon shall be borne entirely by the
State / local bodies for which additional resources have to be demonstrably raised and
committed to O&M. The O&M Plan must reveal the dedicated streams for revenue generation
to meet O&M expenses and the same has to be passed as a resolution by the concerned
local body.
(e) If there is a cost overrun in a project because of delay, inflation or any other reason, the
contribution of NRCD/Government of India shall be limited to the amount initially agreed to
in the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction Order.
(f) Certain R&D activities considered to be necessary and an integral part of the project, may
be undertaken by the State Govt. through academic institutions within the scheduled time
frame of the project.

2.0 Institutional Mechanism

The State Governments proposing to participate in the NLCP programme must ensure
availability of a 3-tier Institutional Mechanism as given below, for proper & timely
implementation of the approved projects and its post implementation maintenance/ sustenance:

(i) The State Govt. must identify a nodal department in the state for all interactions with
MoEF, receipt & disbursement of funds, physical & financial monitoring of Project
implementation. Lake Development Authority (LDA) or Lake Conservation Authority (LCA)
if already existing at State level, shall be the nodal dept./ agency.
(ii) A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) with requisite expert manpower may undertake/
oversee the Project Implementation ensuring no time & cost overruns.
(iii) The agency owning the lake (Municipal Council/Corporation/local body) may undertake
the O&M of the lake and be equipped with dedicated human resources. In case of
multiple agency structure, the concerned District Collector/Commissioner is authorized
to take the O&M responsibility.

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Annexure-III
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3.0 Operation & Maintenance Costs

(a) As stated above, the O&M shall be borne entirely by the local bodies for which additional
resources have to be demonstrably raised and committed to O&M.
(b) The O&M Plan must reveal about dedicated streams for revenue generation to meet
O&M expenses and the same has to be passed as a resolution by the concerned local
body.
(c) A tripartite MOU between GOI, State Government & concerned local body for sharing
of cost, timely implementation and subsequent maintenance of the lake to be furnished
by the State Government in the desired format.

4.0 Monitoring Mechanism

(a) The proper monitoring mechanism, both at National & State levels is to be formulated
from the stage of DPR preparation itself and to ensure the timely implementation and
effective monitoring of the programme even after its execution. An Inter-Departmental
Coordination Committee is to be set up at the State/UT level to accomplish the same.
The monitoring committee may be chaired by the Chief Secretary with Principal Secretaries
of the concerned Departments as members for ensuring timely and qualitatively sound
execution of works. Preferably, the committee may also include a limnologist/hydrologist/
ecologist and representatives of this Ministry.
(b) A Steering Committee under the DM/Collector of each district may be constituted with
representation from LDA/LCA/State Government and all executing agencies of the
projects sanctioned in each district. Representation of stakeholders and a prominent
NGO of the area may be ensured. Alternatively, a lake specific monitoring committee
may be constituted at local level.

4.0 Boundary
Identification of Lake Boundar y

(a) The State Government/local Administration is to take necessary steps for declaring the
lake boundary through a Government Order. The lake boundary is to be decided in
relation to the lake submergence area at its full tank level.
(b) The local administration/local body is to take all necessary steps to ensure removal of
encroachments if any in the lake submergence area/lake boundary. A commitment to
this effect to be furnished by the concerned state authorities before the consideration of
the proposal.
(c) The project proponents to consider for notifying the ‘Establishment of a Bio-conservation
Zone’ around the water body for better safe guard of the lake surroundings from the
growing pollution potential and the encroachments.

5.0 Schedule of Rates

The DPR must specify the Schedule of Rates for finalising the cost estimates the State
Government/Local body is to give a commitment to bear escalation over & above the SOR,
if any.

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