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Water Resources in Karnataka Emerging Challenges & Options

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

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Water Resources in Karnataka Emerging Challenges & Options

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  1. Water Resources in KarnatakaEmerging Challenges & Options Presentation by V.P. Baligar IAS., Principal Secretary to Government Commerce & Industries Department

  2. 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

  3. Investment Approvals in Karnataka

  4. Investment Approvals in Karnataka

  5. Employment Opportunities in Karnataka

  6. 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

  7. Rapid Industrialization(contd.) • 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

  8. 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

  9. Constraints & Challenges (contd.) • 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)

  10. 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)

  11. Main Challenges Ensuring adequate water supply to the new industrial and service sector projects

  12. Strategic Options – Short-term • 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

  13. Strategic Options – Short-term (contd.) • Explore the possibilities of re-appropriating unutilized allotment to irrigation for industries • One TMC water is earmarked for irrigating every 1000 ha. of land

  14. Strategic Options – Medium-term • Siting of water-intensive industries around perennial sources of water • Evolve norms for water consumption • Mandatory Water Audit for water-intensive industries

  15. Strategic Options – Long-term • Seek higher & separate allocations of water for industry and power sectors • Identify potential / untapped resources of water & harness to augment availability

  16. 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

  17. Thank you

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