GLPVISION

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER GOALPARA

DECENTRALISED PLANNING CELL

PREFACE

It is indeed a proud privilege for the Office of the

Deputy Commissioner, (Decentralised Planning Cell) Goalpara to

prepare a vision plan for Goalpara district 2003-2013. It gives an

opportunity to focus upon the various problems faced by the

district development departments and envision a planned

development for the next ten years. It aims to mitigate one of

the major causes of failure of schemes, ie, adhoc and unplanned

decision making in scheme implementation.

This vision document will realize its true value if all

the development departments functioning succeed in exploiting

the potential indicated in the document.

Despite all genuine efforts, the possibility of error

creeping in cannot be denied. I owe my apology for such mistakes,

if any.

(Archana Varma, IAS)

Deputy Commissioner,

Goalpara.

DISTRICT PROFILE

CHAPTER-I (A)

STATUS REPORT OF GOALPARA DISTRICT

DISTRICT BACKGROUND :- The present Goalpara district was created in the year 1983 with two sub-divisions viz Goalpara Sadar sub-division and North Salmara

Civil sub-division, carved out from erstwhile Goalpara district. However, the same was

again reconstituted in the year 1989 with only Sadar sub-division of Goalpara and the

Civil sub-division of North Salmara was taken away in that year and merged with newly

created Bongaigaon district. At present the district of Goalpara is situated entirely on the

south bank of the river Brahmaputra. The district covers an area of 1,911 sq. km. and is

bounded by West and East Garo Hill districts of the state of Meghalaya on the south and

Kamrup district on the East, Dhubri district on the West and mighty river Brahmaputra

all along the North. The district has five Revenue Circles. These are (1) Lakhipur

Revenue Circle (2) Balijana Revenue Circle (3) Matia Revenue Circle (4) Dudhnai

Revenue Circle and (5) Ronjuli Revenue Circle. Each Revenue Circle is manned by a

circle officer belonging to ACS Junior Cadre. There are also Assistant Settlement officers

of ACS Junior Cadre posted against each Revenue Circle. However, their head quarters

are located at Goalpara Town for better co-ordination of settlement works of the district.

Goalpara district is under re-settlement operation since 1979 and the same was expected

to be completed within ten years time. But surprisingly enough though 20 years have

already been elapsed the re-settlement operation is still continuing in the district. There

are nine Police stations , these are (1) Lakhipur Police station, (2) Goalpara Police

station, (3) Pancharatna River Police station, (4) Matia Police station, (5) Dudhnai Police

station, (6) Rongjuli Police station, (7) Dhupdhara Police station, (8) Mornai Police

station and (9) Baguan Police station, 8 (eight) Community Development Blocks namely

(1) Matia Development Block, (2) Lakhipur Development Block, (3) Jaleswar

Development Block, (4) Balijana Development Block, (5) Krishnai Development Block,

(6) Kuchdhowa Development Block, (7) Rongjuli Development Block and (8) Kharmuza

Development Block, 81 (eighty one) Gaon Panchayats, 8 (eight) Anchalik Panchayats

and 834 Revenue villages in the district. The administrative jurisdictions of Anchalik

Panchayat are co-terminus with the administrative jurisdictions of the development

blocks. There are two notified towns and 3 (three) revenue towns in the district. Goalpara

town has Municipal Board & Lakhipur has Town Committee. However, Krishnai,

Dudhnai and Dhupdhara revenue towns are yet to constitute Town Committees.

LOCATION:- The present Goalpara district is located between latitudes 25.53 degree and 26.30 degree North and longitudes 90.07 degree and 91.05 degree East.

TOPOGRAPHY:- The topography of Goalpara district is generally characterised by an almost flat plain except for few low forested hills that breaks the monotony of the

terrain. The main hills are Pancharatna, Sri Surya, Tukreswari, Nalonga and Paglartek

with elevations ranging from 100 to 500 meters. A significance of the district is the

existence of a large number of char (reverine tracts and Sandy river island) in the river

Brahmaputra. The mighty river Brahmaputra flows East to West on the Northern

boundary of district and the main tributaries are river Dudhnai, Krishnai, Jingiram and

Jinary. Dudhnai and Krishnai river originate from hills of Meghalaya then joins each

other on the Western part of Matia and flows as river Mornoi upto its confluence with the

Brahmaputra.The Jinjiram river originates from Urpod Beel flows parallel to the

Brahmaputra and ultimately joins near South Salmara of Dhubri district. The rivers are all

perennial in nature. There are a few other minor streams in the district.

A number of beels (natural lakes) such as Urpod beel, Hashila beel, Kumri beel and

Dhamar Risan beel exist in the district and several other artificial ponds are also seen.

There are a number of reserve forest and proposed reserve forest in the district.

CLIMATE:- The climate in the district is moderate during the winter and in summer it is hot. Rain makes its first appearance in the month of April with occasional and irregular

light showers and at times, heavy down pour followed by cyclonic storm. This irregular

rainfall continues upto the end of May This rain occurs due to the influence of

Northeaster wind. Monsoon rain normally begins from the early part of the month of June

and heavy or very heavy rain occurs in the district till the month of September. The

maximum temperature is 33 degree Celsius during July and August, a minimum

temperature falls up to 7 degree Celsius in the month of January. During 2002 rainfall of

the district is 2424.01 mm. About 80% of rainfall is from South West monsoon.

DEMOGRAPHY:- As per 2001 census, the total population of the district was 8,22,035 (4,20,251 Male, 4,01,784- Female). The density of population is 451 per sq. km.

The district is the home of large number of different communities. These are Rabhas,

Bodos, Garos, indigenous Muslim, immigrant Muslims, Koch Rajbongshis, Yogis

(Nath), Goalas (Ghose), Hiras, Sutradhars and others make up the rest. As per 2001

census, out of the total population of 8,22,035, only 3,84,670 persons [MALE 220277

(64.86%) and FEMALE 164393 (50.85%)] could read and write in the district.

ELECTORAL STATUS:- Goalpara contains 4 ( four ) Legislative Assembly Constituencies. These are 36-Dudhnai (ST) LAC, 37-Goalpara East LAC, 38-Goalpara

West LAC and 39-Jaleswar LAC. 36-Dudhnai (ST) LAC is a segment of 7-Guwahati

HPC and other 3 LACs are segment of 4-Dhubri HPC of which returning officers are

D.C. Kamrup and D.C. Dhubri respectively.

It is not out of the place to mention that Kawonkhowa GP under Kharmuza Development

Block of Goalpara district falls in the Abhayapuri (South) LAC which is a segment of

Barpeta HPC.

NATURAL CALAMITIES:- The district witnesses high velocity cyclonic storm followed by heavy rain some times due to Northeaster Wind which bring untold

sufferings to the people of the district. Such cyclonic storm starts its appearance from the

month of April and continues intermittently up to late May. However, flood at Lakhipur

Revenue Circle, Balijana Revenue Circle and part of Matia Revenue Circle is a perennial

problem of the district. The highest flood of the decade was experienced in the year 1998.

Moreover, at times, flash flood also occurs in the district at the foothills of Garo Hills

when Meghalaya gets heavy rain, which also creates havoc to the people of Goalpara

specially of Balijana, Dudhnai Rongjuli Circles.

LAW AND ORDER:- The district had been the play ground of all types of extremist activities. Due to its topographical advantage, it was also a safe haven for all kinds of

militant outfits. During the last 3 to 4 years killing of security personnel, kidnapping of

officials, businessmen and inter outfit rivalries leading to killing of each other and

extortion of money from businessmen and public were the order of the day till the end of

1998. However, the district witnessed better days with the beginning of 1999. Large

numbers of the members of various Militant outfits operating in the district, surrendered

with arms and ammunition to the district authority. The law and order situation in the

district, so far as Militant activities is concerned, improved considerably with the

surrender of large number of the members of the Militant organisations.

ECONOMY:- The district is industrially backward and there is not any industry worth the name. It is a land-locked district with poor transport and communication facilities till

the opening of Rail cum Road bridge, the Naranarayan Setu over the river Brahmaputra.

It is also expected that the proposed Industrial Growth Center of Matia (near Sainik

School, Goalpara ) will give a boost to the development of Industries in the district.

The district is primarily an agrarian district as 90% of the population depend their

livelihood on agriculture. The principal agriculture produce are Paddy, Jute, Green and

Black Gram and Potato etc. However, the district is also known for its production of

areca nut and banana. A big market of banana has come up at Daranggiri to which

businessmen from all over India have been attracted. Recently, a new development in

respect of cultivation of Boro paddy have been witnessed in the district and there is a

bumper production of paddy of that variety. This is perhaps due to large scale distribution

of STWs along with diesel water pump sets by the agriculture department in the district.

1. Health and Family Welfare :- There is a 200 bedded Civil Hospital in the district head quarter. However, 100 beds are presently operational. It is expected that with

the completion of construction of the buildings, the hospital would be fully operational

with its 200 beds. This hospital functions as referral hospital of the district and other

hospital like Rongjuli Rural Hospital, Dudhnai, Lakhipur, Matia etc. look after the need

of health care in the district.

2. Communication :- There are two National Highway 37 and 51 covering about 85.675 kms road 45 kms. of NEC road run through from East to West of Goalpara district

and connect the same with the rest of Assam. There are 368.966 km. of other PWD roads

in the district. The conditions of both the National Highway 37,the NEC road and other

PWD roads are in the advanced stage of deterioration. There are many important places

in the district like Jaleswar, Khalishabhita, Gournagar and Dhumerghat which are

presently link up with other district .by all weather road.

3. Education :- There are a 8 numbers of Colleges, 121 nos. of High Schools and High Madrassa 13 nos of Higher Secondary Schools ME & MV Schools 149 nos.Sr. Basic/

Govt. Basic 51 nos. and Primary Schools 896 nos.in the district for taking care of the

educational need of the people. Moreover, DPEP programme is also continuing with the

assistance of the world bank fund to improve the infrastructure of primary education for

attracting students to reduce drop outs. There is also a Navodaya Bidyalaya at Dhudhnai,

a purely residential educational institution of CBSE syllabus and a Sainik School at

Mornai. Post Graduate educational institutions like B.Ed.College and Goalpara Law

College are also functioning in the district head quarter. The DIET and Basic Training

Centre at Dudhnai are taking care of the training of teaching staff for both secondary &

primary levels.

4. Library Services :- There is a district library in the district head quarter town, which caters to the need of library services in the Municipal town of Goalpara. However,

observing the use of library by various sections of the people and also students and

teachers, the collection of books of various disciplines is found to be inadequate in the

library. It may be stated that books pertaining to information technology, computer

science and multimedia are not at all available in the library. With the mushrooming of

educational institution like post graduate studies, colleges, schools & other technical

institutions in the district, the existing district library of the Goalpara town requires

immediate up gradation with collection of latest publication in various disciplines.

National Informatics Centre :- Goalpara district is also connected by NIC and there is a computer branch in the district head quarter. There are 8 nos. of CIC unit in the

district in each block and out of 8 nos. CIC 7 nos.of CIC is functioning except CIC at

Jaleswar block.

Rural Development :- Rural development programmes executed by DRDA. Besides, the MLA area development fund, MP area development fund, Untied fund,

placed at the disposal of D.C. also plays a vital role in the process of Rural Development

in the district. Further, the fund placed for border area development is also taking care of

the developmental activities in the border areas.

The district Urban area development Agency is also actively working for development of

Goalpara town and Lakhipur town.

Bank Services :- There are altogether 35 numbers of Bank branches of various Nationalised Banks such as SBI,CBI, UCO Bank, Allahabad Bank and UBI. There are

also state sponsored banks like Appex Bank and PG Bank operating in the district and

catering to the banking services of the people of Goalpara district.

Tourist potential :- Located on the foot hills of Meghalaya and on the Bank of mighty river Brahmaputra, Goalpara is endowed with its scenic beauty and therefore,

there is enormous scope for promotion of tourism industry in the district. The evergreen

forest low hills with its undulating landscape, if harnessed, will attract tourists of all hue

to this district. Some of the tourist spots which could be developed are Hulukanda hill,

located at the heart of Goalpara town on the bank of river Brahmaputra,Sri Surya hill

situated about 12 kms. East of Goalpara town, Sri Tukreswari hill situated 25 km. away

from Goalpara Paglartek Baba at Barbhita, Urpod beel of Agia, Dhamar risen beel of

Lakhipur. In this connection, it may be stated that a tourist complex with tourist lodge at

Sri Surya hill is at its initial stage of construction. In this connection, it may be mentioned

here that various kinds of water birds, indigenous and foreign are found in thousands at

the Urpod beel of Agia & Dhamor risen beel of Lakhipur. These two water bodies of

Goalpara district may be declared as National Birds' Sanctuary and more development

project may be taken up for attracting more of such birds. There are some other water

bodies such as Hashila beel, Kumri beel near Goalpara town which are also of tourist

interest. With its archeological excavation in the Sri Surya hill, there appears to be

religious integration of different faiths such as Saivism, Jainism and Buddhism in one

place.

Tea Gardens :- There are two tea gardens in the district. These are namely Moijonga and Simlitola Tea Estates. The total area of these tea gardens are 1,422-Bigha-2 Katha- 5

Lessa and 2,866 Bigha- 2 Katha- 12 Lessas respectively.

Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council :- An Autonomous Council have been constituted under the style - Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council with its head quarter at

Dudhnai town. The jurisdiction of this council extents upto Rani area of Kamrup district

and except some parts of Matia, Balijana and Lakhipur revenue Circles, it embraces

almost the entire district of Goalpara. The autonomous council has been created to fulfill

the longstanding demands of the Rava people of the area. However, as the council is

constituted only for the Ravas, the Tribals like the Bodos, the Garos, the Kochs, the

Rajbongsis and others who constitute more than half of the population of Hasong area

have been left out from the benefit of the council. As a result of this, there is a growing

demand for Autonomous district council comprising of all Tribal groups of these areas.

CHAPTER-I (B)

DISTRICT PROFILE AT A GLANCE

Name of the district Goalpara

Total areas 1911 Sq. KM

Plains areas 1511 Sq. KMs

Total Population 8,22,035 Nos.

Population density/sq km 451 Nos.

Land Utilisation

a) Geographical areas 184262 Hect.

b) Net Shown areas 85,508 Hect.

c) Forest 38161 Hect.

d) Fallow land 1051 Hect

e) Cropping intensity 146 %

f) Area under HYV Seeds 14858 Hect.

Rainfall Normal 2971.6 mm 2000 -1,979.0 mm;

2001 -1,877.02 mm;

2002 -2,424.01 mm.

Total Town 2 Nos.

No. of Villages 854 Nos.

No. of Blocks 8 Nos.

No. of Revenue Circle 5 Nos.

Total Police Station 7 Nos.

Total Police Out Post 15 Nos.

Literacy Rate 58.56

No. of Colleges 8 Nos.

Total number of Govt. H.S. School 1 No.

Total number of Prov. H.S. School 12 Nos.

Total number of Prov. H. School 57 Nos.

Total number of Recognised H. School 46 Nos.

Total number of Venture H. School 60 Nos.

Total number of Amalgamated H. School 26 Nos.

Primary School 868 Nos.

M.V.School 49 Nos.

Predominant economic activities in the district.

a) Sericulture activity In 281 Villages

b) Pati Making In Dubapara areas

c) Carpet making In Lakhipur areas

d) Plantation/Horticulture In Rangjuli, Matia, Balijana &

Krishnai blocks

e) Dairy activities In all Blocks

f) Bamboo Sticks In Dudhnoi, Amjonga areas

g) Terracotta In Dubapara, Chunari areas.

CHAPTER-II (A)

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

COMMUNICATION

Transport Services.

A well unit transport and communication system is of vital importance for

the economic development of a district or a region. Transport system can be called as

nervous system of the economy. At present the net work is not well developed in the

district.

Ferry Services.

Ferry service is playing a very important role in the economic

development of Goalpara district. Presently the Inland Water Corporation, Goalpara has

operating ferry services from Goalpara town (Kachari Ghat) to Baghbor, Barpeta district.

Railway Services.

The BG line from New Bogaigaon to Kamakha 142 Kms passing through

Goalpara and Kamrup district an alternative rail link. Moreover, this railway line includes

a rail cum road bridge over mighty river Brahmaputa.

PWD (ROADS)

Road infrastructure of an area is the main criteria for development of that

area. Goalpara district one of the western most district of Assam has very poor condition

in road communication for which agricultural product, forest materials etc. could not

transported easily to the nearest market. So, for development of Goalpara district it is

necessary to improve the road communication mainly in rural areas.

Development of roads in rural areas and connectivity to the habitations by

all weather road it is expected to be completed by metalling & black topping within 10

(ten) years as per priority of the locality.

Following are the Roads considered for improvement of road

communication year wise from 2003-04 to 2013-14

Sl. No.

Name of Block

Name of Scheme Length

proposed in Km

Rate per Km

Amount (Rs. In Lakh)

Population served.

Remarks

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

FOR THE YEAR 2003-04

1 Matia Matia Simlitola Road 8.023 34.906 280.051 10878

2 Rongjuli Dhupdhara Khutabari Road

8.886 44.40 390.56 12473 Rate including

RCC Br.

3 Joleswar Lakhipur Khalisabhita Road (1st part)

9.00 35.35 318.15

10304

4 Joleswar Lakhipur Khalisabhita Road (2nd part)

9.00 44.99 404.90 Rate including

RCC Br.

5 Joleswar Lakhipur Joleswar Road

5.90 31.29 184.62 10084

6 Matia Baladmari Char to Pakhiriguri (Harimura Krishnai Road)

4.50 20.22 100.00 6702

45.309 1678.281


1 Kharmuja Ambari Borvita 9.503 28.908 274.710 20342

2 Joleswar Dhumerghat Tarangapur

12.50 42.752 530.400 16243 Rate including

RCC Br.

3 Rongjuli Patpara Tiplai 8.591 29.150 250.424 10177

4 Lakhipur Lakhipur Chunari 3.826 34.213 130.898 10909

34.42 1186.432


1 Rongjuli Mahajanpara Simlitola 9.48 28.180 260.17 9376

2 Balijana Balijana Borjora Road 8.00 36.350 290.80 6440

3 Krishnai Krishnai Chariali to Belpara

16.00 30.826 493.22 5401

4 Balijana Pancharatna Khutamari

8.00 24.755 198.04 5694

5 Kharmuja Ambari Taltola Road 12.56 29.054 364.92 4845

54.04 1607.15


1 Krishnai Velterghat Khamari 9.00 29.44 264.92 4775

2 Balijana Makri Kharmuja 7.50 25.557 191.68 3266

3 Matia Garomari to Nabagata Simlitola

6.50 30.00 195.00 6852

4 Balijana NH-37 to Gobindapur 3.50 30.00 105.00 7162

5 Rongjuli NH-37 to Kathakuthi 4.00 30.00 120.00 3483

6 Joleswar Rajmita to Grazing Reserve

6.80 30.00 204.00 11901

7 Kharmuja Singimari Joypur 2.25 30.00 251.50 2630

39.55 1332.10


1 Matia Nayapara Bahati Road 4.00 30.00 120.00 5048

2 Balijana Agia Bordamal Road 5.50 30.00 165.00 3169

3 Rongjuli Gerua Tiplai Road 5.00 30.00 150.00 2525

4 Lakhipur Nidanpur Besurkona Road

5.00 30.00 150.00 3958

5 Joleswar Rajmita Tarrangapur Road

3.00 30.00 90.00 5257

6 Kharmuja Ambari Rakhaldubi Road

2.25 30.00 67.50 2630

7 Krishnai Bekipul to Hatimura Road

9.84 30.00 295.20 1991

8 Kuchdhowa Amjonga Kuchdhowa Road

5.50 30.00 165.00 2218

40.09 1202.70


1 Kuchdhowa Fafal Rongrang 8.25 30.00 247.00 17608

2 Krishnai Nayapara Kailasatra 8.60 30.00 258.00 1362

3 Kharmuja Ambari Kaljani Bazar 2.88 30.00 86.40 4711

4 Joleswar Tarangapur Gerapuri 3.50 30.00 105.00 4665

5 Lakhipur Maladhara Balasuri Reserve

3.80 30.00 114.00 4354

6 Rongjuli Bangaon Garuchatka 2.50 30.00 75.00 769

7 Balijana Bolbola Hatigaon 12.00 30.00 360.00 5377

41.53 1245.40


1 Matia Bakaitari Medhipara 4.00 30.00 120.00 1867

2 Rongjuli Khutabari Telipara 2.00 30.00 60.00 655

3 Matia Pakalagi Garopatary 2.00 30.00 60.00 567

4 Balijana Solmari Bordamal 6.50 30.00 195.00 2252

5 Lakhipur Baida Masho 6.80 30.00 204.00 704

6 Joleswar Joldoba Katarihara 2.75 30.00 82.50 3041

7 Kharmuja Maladhora Baguan Pandoba

9.00 30.00 270.00 1996

8 Krishnai Dhaigaon Karkashi 4.50 30.00 135.00 1335

37.55 1126.50


1 Kuchdhowa Darrangiri Moishkhuli Khamar

4.00 30.00 120.00 2595

2 Krishnai Krishnai Chariali Pakhriguri

5.05 30.00 151.50 4845

3 Kharmuja Garobhatkhowa paitary

2.70 30.00 81.00 807

4 Kharmuja Borobaguan Narangabari

2.50 30.00 75.00 419

5 Joleswar Gaurnagar Chataimari 6.00 30.00 180.00 6001

6 Lakhipur Thorko Chaibari 5.00 30.00 150.00 1819

7 Rongjuli Dhupdhara Bamunigaon

16.60 30.00 498.00 6487

41.85 1255.50


1 Matia Sidabari Karipara 5.00 30.00 150.00 3043

2 Balijana Balbola Maladhara 18.00 30.00 540.00 13477

3 Rongjuli NH-37 - Kothakuthi -IV 4.00 30.00 120.00 3483

4 Lakhipur Rongsai Hatisila 7.00 30.00 210.00 2811

5 Joleswar Tarrangapur Jirahuri 3.50 30.00 105.00 3279

6 Kharmuja Batabarai Markula 3.40 30.00 102.00 5382

40.90 1227.00


1 Kuchdhowa Fafal Renggram 9.00 30.00 270.00 1023

2 Krishnai Bhelterghat Khamar 9.00 30.00 270.00 6038

3 Kharmuja Ambari Kaljani Bazar 2.88 30.00 86.40 3719

4 Joleswar Marichbari Gumaijhar 3.30 30.00 99.00 6201

5 Lakhipur Nidanpur Beserkona 5.00 30.00 150.00 3958

6 Rongjuli Kahibari-II Rakhashini Pahar

4.00 30.00 120.00 433

7 Balijana Babupara Rokhapara 3.60 30.00 108.00 1943

8 Matia Nepalikhuti Bhojmala 7.00 30.00 210.00

43.78 1313.40

SCHEMNES TAKEN UP BY PWD (N.H.)

In the district of Goalpara there are two NH way namely NH-37 starting

from Ch. 6.160 km to 70.00km( 63.840 km in total) and NH-51 starting from Ch.-0.00

km to 21.835 km.

Under the former FDR to NH 37 on km 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th & 17th Rs.

15.00lacs was spent till date out of sanctioned amount of Rs.20.10 Lacs against which

90% work has been completed. In the same NH way in km 53 to 58 km work of raising

and strengthening of two lane pavement, 90 % work has been completed for Rs. 378.04

Lacs against sanctioned amount of Rs. 420.60 Lacs. A revised estimate submitted for Rs.

582.38 Lacs is lying in the Ministry for approval.

Under NH 51 works of widening two lanes from 0 km to 15 km in

stretches (for a total of 6.30 km) for Rs. 340.37 Lacs against sanctioned amount of Rs.

412.62 Lacs has been done with 5% work remaining to be completed . Under NH 51

minor bridge NO. 9/6 has been completed while the work of the approach is spending for

want of approval of revised estimate submitted for Rs. 33.45 Lacs. Work so far

completed for Rs. 9.52 out of sanctioned amount of Rs. 15.07 Lacs.

Under the current Annual Plan 2 schemes have been proposed under NH

37: one is for strengthening the existing surface from 7 to 17 km and 23 to 25 km under

Guwahati NH Division for Rs. 7,45,19,000/- for which Rs. 435.00 Lacs has been

sanctioned ; in the 2nd scheme of similar nature works from 32 km to 46 km under said

NH Division the estimate for Rs. 11,66,55,000 /- is lying in the Ministry for sanction.

SCHEMNES TAKEN UP BY PWD (NEC)

Work for rehabilitation of Agia - Medhipara NEC road for a length of

25.25 km has been started from 12/9/02. The estimated value Rs. 165.48 Lakhs.

Work of Krishnai - Mendipathar NEC road for a length of 13.60 km will

be taken up on receipt of sanction /approval. Under this scheme all 8 nos. of SPT bridges

will be converted to RCC bridge / Deck slab.

Work of Rangsai -Bajengdoba Borjhora (RBB) NEC road for a length of 7.35 km will be taken up on receipt of sanction approval. Estimate is being submitted.

Efforts are on for inclusion of Karbala -Dakurbhita -Lakhipur -GaurNagar

-Tikrikilla via Harihar Tila road for a total length of 60.40 km under the 10th plan.

Preparation of cost appraisal report is in progress and will be submitted shortly to the

higher authority.

CHAPTER-II (B)


PWD (BUILDING)

PROBLEMS:-

For the sanctioned work under different head, the major problem of this

Department is the flow up fund through Ceiling /Revenue deposit etc. for smooth

progress as well as for timely completion of a particular project mainly depends on the

flow of fund (Ceiling R/D) unless the flow fund is regular the works is hampered and

leads to delay in progress and completion. The another major problem is the delay in

according Administration approval from the different Department. It is a regular feature

of almost all the departments except two or three that they take one to two years to give

A.A. for a particular work some times after submission of the estimate the concerning

Department remain shy for several months in spite of persuasions.

A LIST OF ON GOING PROJECTS IS ENCLOSED HEREWITH UP TO DATE PROGRESS

Sl.

No

Name of Scheme with A.A. No.and Date Phy. progressed

Present position

Remarks

01 02 03 04

01 Constn. Of 200 Bedded Civil Hospital with staff

quarters at Goalpara. No.HLA.965/87/28

dt.18/11/87 Rs.289'447 L

86%

One Estt. for balance

work for Rs.232'70 L

submitted

02 Constn. Of Bldg. for up gradation of BTC. to

DIET at Dudhnoi No. EDG.322/89/109

dt.31/3/91 Rs. 40'00L

95%

One Estt. of balance

work for Rs.12'33 L

submitted.

03 Constn. Of Dist. Library /RCC ground floor

only at Goalpara Baladmari No.DB(B)12/95/13

date 31/3/95 Rs. 30'00 L

100%

Revise estimate for

Rs.63'403 L.

submitted.

04 Constn. Of DTO office Bldg. at Goalpara

Bhalukdubi No.TMV.147/94/20 dt.21/3/96

Rs.14'00 L.

30%

Demand for fund was

placed but fund has

not yet received.

05 Constn. of Dist. Museum at Goalpara

No.DB(B)116/84/PT/329 dt.31/3/95 Rs.10'00 L

30% Revised estimate for

Rs.41'20 L submitted.

06 Constn. Of Judicial Higher Court Bldg. (RCC.

two storied) at Goalpara. No.JDJ.76/99/21

dt.14/9/2000 Rs.95'28 L.

70%

Revised estimate for

Rs.279'947 L

submitted.

07 Constn. of residential quarter for Gr.II Judicial

Officer at Goalpara.No.JDJ.33/2000/13

dt.24/1/2001 Rs.17'597 L.

98%

Work in progress.

08 Constn. of ITI Building at Goalpara

No.GLR(RC) 42/2002/52 dt.8/1/2003

Rs.86,59,334'00

20%

Work in progress.

For next 10 (ten) years we keep a vision for the following project to be

taken up and completed if every technical and financial stages can be crossed smoothly.

01. Construction of D.C. Court building at Bhalukdubi , Goalpara.

02. Construction of Auditorium building at Dist. Library , Goalpara.

03. Construction of office of the Supdt. of Taxes (Recovery) at Goalpara

04. Repairs/Renovation of jail building including staff quarter and other basic facilities

for improving security arrangement at Dist. Jail, Goalpara.

05. Special repairs to Internal Road path in the campus of the Sainik School, Mornoi,

Goalpara.

06. Construction of Half Dormitory building Guest House, Chowkider quarter, one unit

Doctor quarter, one unit at sainik Schook , Mornoi, Goalpara.

07. Construction of Swimming pool in the Sainik School., Mornoi, Goalpara.

08. Construction of office building , Grade III quarter , Grade IV quarter, Trainees

Barrack office quarter, Lecture Hall etc. of Dist. Training Centre of Home Guard at Sri

Surjyagiri Pahar, Mornoi, Goalpara.

09. Construction of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Secretariat main building with

staff quarter at RHAC. Complex , Dudhnoi (Phase-I)

10. Construction of residential school at Kothakuthi , Dudhnoi.

11. Construction of Dist. Treasury building at Bhalukdubi , Goalpara.

12. Construction of PHC with staff quarter at Markula.

13. Construction of PHC with staff quarter at Rangarati.

14. Construction of Grade II Judicial officer quarter at Goalpara.

15. Construction of Dist. Sports complex and game area centre, at Goalpara.

16. Construction of Dist. Bus Terminus complex at Goalpara.

17. Construction of D.C's residence at Goalpara.

CHAPTER-II (C)


WATER RESOURCES (E&D) PROBLEMS.

The river Brahmaputra is the biggest river in the Indian Sub-Continent and

fifth among the big rivers in the world. The river Brahmaputra has causing serious flood

and erosion problems right from Goalpara to Mancachar areas. Every year flood water in

the district of Goalpara create problems. In a part of Matia, Jaleswar and Lakhipur Block

areas every year aggravated due to breach of the protection embankment. This resulted in

submergence of almost all the dwelling houses.

GOALPARA TOWN PROTECTION

Strengthening and extension of Goalpara town protection from the erosion

of river Brahmaputra from stone spur No.2 to its down stream( Ph-I) has already been

started vide Govt. approval No. CWC NO. 59/GOALPARA/FM-II/99/593 Dated 28.7.99

& Planning Commission No. 12(I)3/99 WR DtD.7/12/2000. Total estimated amount is

Rs. 348.30 Lakhs. and A.A.NO. FC (C) 94/2001/21 Dated 10/1/2002.

Thousands of families had to leave

their homes for shelter to safer places

and high lands. After flood erosion

problem occurs in the district and

creates lot of problems in the

development process of the district .For

permanent solution E&D department

doing its best and adopt the following

schemes in the district.

PROPOSAL OF DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS.

SL.

NO.

NAME OF SCHEMES ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

REF. OF TAC PRESENT STATUS

1 Constn. of retirement from

Ch.17.00 km to 28.70 km of

Balikuchi (Breach closing at 23

rd km) including strengthening

of road cum bund within the

alignment of retirement.

Rs. 1040.00 lakhs The scheme

approved by 33rd

special TAC held

on 3rd Sept/2001

The detailed estimate is under process.

2 Anti erosion measures to protect

B/dyke from Kharmuja to

Balikuchi from the erosion of

river Brahmaputra from Chunari

bazaar to Jaleswar.

Rs.3200.00 Lakh The scheme placed

in 34th TAC

meeting held on

19th, 20th Dec/2001

TAC discussed the scheme and advised

to do the nodal test of the entire reache

3 Extn. Of protection of Goalpara

town protection works from

1560 m including constn. of

stone spur No. 3 from the erosion

of river Brahmaputra.

Rs. 623.50 Lakhs The scheme placed

in 34th TAC

meeting held on

19th, 20th Dec/2001

The detailed estimate is under process.

4 Strengthening of Goalpara town

protection work from the river

brahmaputra from Ch. 0 m to

414 m. including stone spur

Rs. 394.00 Lakhs CWC NO.

59/GLP/FM-II/ 99/

153 Dated 20/7/99

& Planning

Commission No.

12(I) 3/99/1 &

CAD Dated 30/8/99

The scheme was originally approved

by CWC & Planning Commission vide

No. 59/GLP/FM-II/99/153 Date20/7/99

CAD dated 30/8/99 for Rs. 171.00

Lakhs. But as there was serious erosion

at down stream of the proposed reach

therefore the work was obstructed by

locale people in demand of shifting the

scheme at downstream for which the

work could not be taken up.

Subsequently when scheme formulated

for downstream reach was accorded

with approval as stated above. The

contractor declared to do the work due

to huge price escalation in P.O.L. &

Labour component and asked to review

of rate. In the mean time the norm of

CLA scheme changed and the scheme

below Rs.300 lacs was categorised to

state plan scheme for which the scheme

was graded to state plan scheme.

Subsequently due to change in the river

configuration and cost of prime item

the scheme freshly prepared and

submitted to TAC (34th). TAC with

review amount of Rs.394 Lacs which

has been approved. The scheme is now

under process for resubmission and re-

approval in the Planning Commission

& CWC, New Delhi.

PROPOSAL OF DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS

Diversion of Dudhnoi river to flow its old course(R/S) to marginal bund

on R/B of river Dudhnoi at Nayapara and village Bamunpara and A/E measures

comprising boulder revetment with apron from Ch.280-540m at Bamunpara.

The scheme got its necessary AA and TS during 25th TAC held on 1996

with an estimated cost of Rs.21.385 Lakhs. But due to LA problem the scheme could not

be executed. in time. Observing the prevail necessity of the scheme a revised estimate has

been prepared and submitted before the TAC (31st) and recommended the same. The

detail estimate is prepared and submitted.

CHAPTER-II (D)


FOREST

1) Status and structure: The Goalpara Forest Division(territorial) covers the whole Goalpara District along with South Salmara-Hatsinghimari sub division of Dhubri district

covering 38,161,81 hect of forest land.The function of the division is the management of

R.F and P.R.F and other forest areas and to control the movement of forest produce

within the division. For smooth management purpose the division is sub-divided in to

four ranges, namely Rongjuli Range, Goalpara range, Lakhipur range and central range,

Krishnai which are headed by a forest range Officer. The Divisional Forest Officer is the

head if the division and to assist him in day to day office works/technical works/field

works, there are 192 staff including two numbers of Assistants Conservator of Forest.

2) Major problems :

(a) Encroachment of Forest land(R.F/P.R.F.) in this Division causing great damage to forest and environment which is very difficult to eradicate at this present state. Mention

may be made that Govt agency is encroaching forest land in the form of establishing

A.S.E.B (T&T) unit at Agia FCI godown at Agia, Agia college all in Rakshasini P.R.F.

Balijana weekly market complex in Gonbina R.F etc including allotting Indira Abash

Yojona houses to encroachers.

Felling of valuable trees and cutting of seedlings/saplings in the

plantations/regeneration areas causes great losses to our Forest and Environments, which

acts cannot be totally stopped as because all the Forest are ex zamindari forest, situated in

patches and surrounded by revenue village. Due to inadequate armed staff and proper

conveyance especially during flood seasons the fruitful protection measures could not be

derived.

(b) The wild elephant depredation problem in this Division mainly in the villages

around Forest areas and in encroach forest land due to shrinkage of habital of wild life

and encroachment of corridor for wild animals.

1. Project based/innovative methods to be used to solve the problems:-

To restore and develop the degraded Forests and to improve Environment with the active

involvement and support of local people the concept of peoples participation in Forest

management taken into and accordingly forty one numbers of Joint Forest Management

Committee (JFMC) formed under National Afforestration Project(NAP). By which an

areas of 5000 Hect will be planted up up to 2006-2007 financial year under following

categories :-

a) Aided natural Regeneration (ANR)

b) Non timber Forest Produce (NTFP)

c) Bamboo Plantation

d) Entry point activities.

To combat wild Elephant problem a District Level Committee formed headed by the

Deputy Commissioner, Goalpara as chairperson, DFO(T) as member Secretary,

Superintendent of police, of the District along with District Vety Officer and local NGO;s

are members.

SOCIAL FORESTRY

y survivial is in your hand

You Survive ! If I Survive

1.00 FORESTRY

1.01 A COUNTRY PERSPECTIVE

- We aim at 33% Geographical area under forest cover.

- Existing forests areato be protected, improved and sustainable anaged.

- Forestry is to be made more people oriented

-

1.02 NORTH EAST REGION

- Less than 8% of countrys geographical area.

- More than 18% of countrys forest cover

- Richest Bio-diversity Zone both for fauna and flora.

- Highest number of endemic species

1.03 ASSAM FOREST

- Total area as recorded forests : 39%

Out of above-

- Unclassified state forests : 8%

- R.F, P.R.F and protected areas : 31%

1.04 MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

- Sustenance needs of nearly 80% of Rural Population

- Providing Environment for sustaining the cultural diversity and entity of

tribal and ethnic groups .

- Employment opportunities to people in remotest and under developed

areas

- Direct bearing on Agricultural productivity, Fishery .

- Projecting the state in the World Tourism Map for its unique Bio-

Diversity and Sylvan charm .

- Providing for household and industrial needs of timber .

- Wealth of traditional knowledge on medicinal plants .

- Successful Conservation of the only viable Rhino population in the world .

1.05 PRESSURE ON THE FORESTS

Gap in demand and supply Encroachment

villages and settlement

Biotic pressure need and Greed Illegal felling

Border related problems Shifting

Cultivation

1.06 SOCIAL FORESTRY PROGRAMME IN ASSAM

In the state of Assam, the programme of Social Forestry was taken up in the areas outside

Reserve Forests since 1980-81 . The programme was implemented through the D.F.O s of the Territorial Circle . Over the years , it has expanded its activities both in terms of

raising plantation and seedlings distribution for Community plantation .Considering the

state viz. Kamrup, Goalpara, Sibsagar and Cachar for implementing a centrally sponsored

scheme Social Forestry including Rural Fuel Wood Plantations with sharing of 50% cost

of the scheme during sixth plan period . Special Central Assistance have also been

offered for scheduled cast areas under S.C.C.P in the Social Forestry sector on the same

basis .

1.07 DESIGN OF SOCIAL FORESTRY SCHEME

The Social forestry scheme were designed initially to plant up all barren Govt and

Community land, also planting to plant up where encroachment had already started to

make the areas forested instead of unauthorized human habitation . Extensive planting

programme have been taken up on barren Govt. waste land , roadside ,Community land

like village grazing reserves and institutional land, then again planting programme was

taken up in fallow private land , block planting or single planting in homestead , bund

and boundaries of the fields etc. by including people .

People were encouraged by supply of seedlings raised in Departmental Nurseries ,

School Nurseries and Nurseries raised by individual beneficiaries through out the state

free of cost .

1.08 OBJECTIVES

The Social Forestry Programme was launched in the state keeping in mind the following

objectives :-

1. To meet the requirement of leaf-fodder, fuelwood, small timber

requirement of people .

2. To support the efforts of individuals producing fuelwood , fodder and

other forest products for their own consumption .

3. To extend forest to all categories of land without affecting the ownership

and also to bring a sense of responsibility for protection , maintenance and other

care of forests .

4. To provide employment and economic upliftment of present and future

generation particularly in Rural Sector .

5. To give resource support to traditional village cottage industries and rural

artisans

6. Consistent with the above to ensure maintenance of Ecological balance .

1.09 BENEFITS

All Social Forestry Programme has direct and indirect benefits .

As the Social Forestry Programme are employment generation programme, considerable

extent of local employment in rural areas by way of casual labour required for growing of

seedlings in Nurseries , seeds collection , planting and sowing , watch and ward in the

initial stage , harvesting and replanting at a later date is provided .

Thatch grass , fodder grass and leafy fodder are given to the local people from Social

Forestry plantation areas .

By various activities of Social Forestry programme , people are educated about the

package benefits offered by the forest . The vital role it plays in maintenance of Eco-

system , Soil and water conservation , Amelioration of Climate , Purification of air &

water , Lowering of dust , Sound and noise pollution and its use in land escaping .

The recreational parks give recessional facilities to the people particularly the younger

generation in both Rural and urban areas .

1.10 JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT ( J.F.M )

J.F.M is a concept to involve active participation of people in plantation activities . This

can be achieved through micro plan comprising of the areas to be planted up and other

activities to uplift the rural economy . There shall be a committee namely Forest

Protection and Regeneration Committee for the purpose of Regeneration ,

Maintentance and Protection of forest areas in the state under continued degradation

because of biotic interference . The N.G.O s and Voluntary Association may be associated as interface between the Forest Department and the village committee

.Usufructury is being provided to the beneficiaries under the committee in the form of

minor forest produce ( MFP ) free of cost and cash benefit from Siviculture thinning

materials and from final fellings .

Although the concept is a new one , the sustem was introduced on experimental basis in

Assam right from 1998-99 and progress in this respect under this Division found

encouraging . We have already formed 27 nos. of J.F.M. Committee and we are trying

our level best to form more committee to to cover more plantation areas in future and

make them partner in protection and regeneration of the forest areas .

1.11 FREE DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDLINGS

Free distribution of seedlings of Forest species including fruit bearing species, fodder

species , sericulture species , medicinal plants etc. Also produced and distributed among

people during Seuji Saptah , Vanamahotsav , World Environment Day ,

Antipollution and Plantation Day , Wild Life Week and other auspicious occasion throughout monsoon period . We have set a target to distribute minimum

1.5 Lakh seedlings every year which may be increased in subsequent year .

1.12 SALE COUNTER OF SEEDLING

A sale counter of seedling was opened at Goalpara town on 14-08-2002 ,

on the occasion of Plantation and Antipollution Day . The motive behind opening up of this counter is to facilitate distribution/sale of

economically important tree species to the parents of new born babies ,

girl child , school going children etc. under Kanya Suraksha Yojana as it is seen that many parents hesitate to go to outside Nurseries , Range

Office , other S.F Centre for collection of seedlings .

1.13 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

A total of 4 Nos. of Recreational Parks were started at the following places

but their condition is not up to the mark due to the non receipt of regular

fund in time .

1. Dubapara park at Dubapara . 2. Barpukhuri Park at Goalpara Town . 3. Baghmara Park near N.H No. 37 , on the way to Guwahati ( Under S. F Range, Dudhnoi ) at a half done stage .

4. Environmental Garden at Khutabari under S.F Range , Dudhnoi at a half done stage

Sufficient scopes are there to improve those Park and make it fit for tourist ,

during next 10 ( ten ) years . Our endeavour will be to improve the above

Parks by forming committee to look after those parks under overall

supervision of Forest Department .

Moreover , Hulukanda Hill in Goalpara Town with a fragile Ecosystem was taken up to

develop it into a Tourist spot which is under active consideration of district

administration and steps has been initiated in this regard . A detailed Project Report

amounting to Rs. 38 lakh was submitted to the Deputy Commisioner during the year

1997 and a part of 1st phase was completed with an amount of Rs. 50,000/- under

Nonlapsable pool fund .

2.01 CONCERN

Goalpara district is having a population of about 6,61,801 as per 1991 Census within a

Geographical area of 1911 sq.km . The cattle population is also about 3,82,320 .

Rapid Population explosion created a huge gap in demand and supply for fuel

wood ,fodder and small timber .

The biotic pressure on notified forest area has increased many fold , which has disturbed

the Eco-system leading to ecological imbalance and human elephant conflicts .

Lust for land has also aggrated the problem of destruction of notified Forest areas .

2.02 APPROACH

The secret of real progress lies in looking at development and environment as a single

entity in which the former moves on the shoulders of the later or both are considered two

wheels of a cart of progress driven by man . Hence , they are not rival to each other . It is

important to note that Environment and Forest can survive without man but cannot

survive with Forest and Environment and its resources .

To reduce biotic pressure in notified forest areas and for expansion of tree

cover .

To motivate people and make them partner in protecting and managing forest and

usufructuary benefits to them under the concept Joint Forest Management ( J.F.M ) .

To cover up all Govt khas land , VGR , PGR , institutional land , community

land etc. including avenue planting for beautification of Roads , Raiway line

etc.

To rehabilitate degraded forests through intensive Forestry tecnique .

To improve existing Social Forestry Parks for recreation of people .

To develop fragile Eco-system of Hulukunda Hill to a tourist spot for Eco-tourism with

active participation of district administration which is in active consideration .

To change the mindset of forest personal to make them people friendly .

With the above in mind an action plan has been prepared for next 10 years as follows :-

ABSTRACT STATEMENT SHOWING YEAR WISE PLANTATION TO BE TAKEN UP AND

REQUIREMENT OF FUND

PART A : MAINTENANCE & CREATION Part B : New Works

( RS IN LAKH )

Sl

Name of

work

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

Part - B Part -B Part -A Part -B Part -A Part - B Part -A

Area Amou

nt

Area Amou

nt

Area Amou

nt

Area Amou

nt

Area Amou

nt

Area Amou

nt

Area Amount

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1

2

3

4

Block

Plantation

Nursery

Single Planting

Road side Strip

408 ha

4 ha

2000

Nos

2 Km

12.511

5.108

3.150

2.192

508 ha

4 ha

4000

Nos.

2 Km

17.168

5.108

6.300

2.192

404ha

4 ha

2000

Nos.

2 Km

13.215

3.887

0.500

2.192

428 ha

---

4000

Nos.

2Km

11.526

---

6.300

2.192

908 ha

8 ha

6000

Nos.

2Km

27.221

7.775

1.500

2.192

428 ha

---

4000

Nos

2Km

11.526

---

6.300

2.192

1332 ha

8 ha

10000

2Km

34.408

7.779

2.500

2.192

TOTAL

22.961

30.768

19.794

20.018

38.688

20.018

46.879

Part A : Maintenance & Creation . Part B : New Works . ( Rs In Lakh )

Sl Name

of the

works

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

Part - B Part -A Part - B Part - A Part - B Part - A

Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount

1

2

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 Block 427 ha 11.526 1756 ha 37.756 448 ha 11.852 1776 ha 34.239 388 ha 11.192 1716ha 33.656

Plantation

2 Nursery 4 ha 5.108 8 ha 7.775 --- --- 8 ha 7.775 4 ha 5.108 4 ha 3.887

3 Single

Planting 4000 Nos. 6.300 12000 Nos 3.000 4000 Nos 6.300 12000 Nos 3.000 4000 Nos 6.300 12000Nos 3.000

4 Road side

Strip 2 Km 2.192 8 Km 1.136 2 Km 2.192 8 Km 1.136 2 Km 2.192 8 Km 1.136

TOTAL 25.126 49.667 20.344 46.150 24.792 41.679

Part A : Maintenance & Creation . Part B : New Works . ( Rs In Lakh )

Sl Name

of the

works

2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

Part - B Part -A Part - B Part - A Part - B Part - A

Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount Area Amount

1

2

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 Block 388 ha 11.865 1676 ha 32.101 448 ha 11.852 1636 ha 32.002 428 ha 11.526 1656ha 33.491

Plantation

2 Nursery --- --- 8 ha 7.775 --- --- 8 ha 7.775 --- --- 8 ha 7.775

3 Single

Planting 4000 Nos. 6.300 12000 Nos 3.000 4000 Nos 6.300 12000 Nos 3.000 4000 Nos 6.300 12000Nos 3.000

4 Road side

Strip 2 Km 2.192 8 Km 1.136 2 Km 2.192 8 Km 1.136 2 Km 2.192 8 Km 1.136

TOTAL 20.357 44.012 20.344 43.913 20.018 45.402

Other Works : ( RS IN LAKH )

Year -----

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

(A) Improvement of

existing

Recreational

Parks

1. Barpuhuri Park,

Goalpara

3.00

3.50

3.00

2.00

3.00

3.00

3.00

2.00

4.00

2.00

2. Dubapara Park,

Dubapara

2.50

6.00

4.00

6.00

6.00

3.00

4.00

6.00

4.00

6.00

3. Khuabari Park,

Dhupdhara

3.00

2.00

2.00

3.50

3.00

2.50

2.50

2.00

3.00

2.00

4. Baghmara Park,

under Dudhnoi

1.00

6.00

6.00

4.00

4.00

6.00

6.00

3.50

4.00

3.00

(B) Community

Organising, Motivation,

Publicity, Celebration

of different Forestry &

Environment Day/

Week, Orientation /

Training Camp etc.

3.00

3.00

3.00

3.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

CHAPTER-II (E)


GOALPARA MECH. DIVN.(IRRI.) GOALPARA. 1) Status and structure of the division.

This office is situated at Goalpara Town. It has 3 (Three) Sub-Divisions

viz. Goalpara Mechanical Sub-Division, Lakhipur Mechanical Sub-Division and

Hatsingimari Mechanical Sub-Division (Irrigation). The first two Sub-Divisions fall

under Goalpara District and the third one in Dhubri District. Altogether 35 Nos. of

completed schemes (25 Nos.in Goalpara District and 10 Nos. in Dhubri District) and 17

Nos. of on-going schemes (8 Nos. in Goalpara District & 9 Nos. in Dhubri District) are

looked after and run by this Division with the help of these 3 (Three) Sub-Divisions.

Moreover this Division also looks after more than 20 (Twenty) Nos. of Irrigation

schemes maintained by different Civil Division (Irrigation) of both the Districts.

However this Division can propose, install and maintain Irrigation schemes such as

D.T.W.S., S.T.W.S., L.D.T.W.S. etc. of its own.

2) Problem.

This Office is facing the acute problem of 'paucity of fund' since last 10

(Ten) years both for installation of new schemes and maintenance of completed schemes.

Funds as required are not available for proper operation and maintenance of the

completed schemes and as a result No. of inoperative scheme is increasing year after

year. Moreover, for the same reason the on-going schemes could not be completed till to-

date though the 1st phase of work of some of these schemes were completed more than

12 (Twelve) years ago.

The second most important problem faced by this Division is the irregular

supply of power and fault in power supply system of A.S.E.B. to the schemes. At present

more than 15 (Fifteen) Irrigation installation points (mainly D.T.W.S.) are in un-

operative stage due to this reason.

This office is facing problem in collecting Irrigation service charge.

Inability to timely repairing of the schemes (due to paucity of fund) and supply of

Irrigation water as needed to the field (due to faulty power supply) makes the cultivator

reluctant to pay the Irrigation service charge. It has become a regular practice that the

cultivators with the help of departmental man do the minimum repairing, purchasing the

necessary spares at their own cost

Another problem faced by this Division is the recovery of outstanding

amount from W.A.U. for the ARIASP schemes. The reason of reluctance for non-

payment of the outstanding installments by the W.U.A. is best known to them only,

though regular pressure is being created on them from this end.

Lastly, it will not be unfair to mention above the gravious problem faced

by this Division and that is the deteriorating condition of office building of the Division

and 3 (Three) Sub-Division office. The Lakhipur Mechanical Sub-Division and

Hatsingimari Mechanical Sub-Division (Irrigation) have become already out of

officiating and keeping of office records and the buildings will collapse within 2-3 years

if not repaired immediately.

3) Project based / innovation method to be used to solve the problem year wise for next 10 (ten) years. a) If fund is allotted by the Govt. projects can be completed in the following manner year wise.

Name of

Schemes

03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

Making

operative of

completed

schemes

FIS

LIS

DTW

STW

1

-

-

-

2

2

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

1

2

Completion

of on-going

schemes

FIS

DTW

STW

Stream bund

1

-

-

1

1

3

2

-

3

3

-

-

3

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- Target for

proposal of

new

schemes

Stream bund

LDTW -

-

1

-

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

b) Though the operation cost of the schemes is less by means of Electricity than H.S.D. still

keeping in view the problem of electric power supply, this office now prefers to Diesel operated

schemes than the Electrical schemes.

c) Again due to higher H.P. of pump set in D.T.W. schemes this Division now thoughts for

lower H.P. pump sets and installation of L.D.T.W.

d) Installation of stream bund in the neighboring area of hill side is mostly preferred as such

scheme does not require much fund and engagement of staff for operation after completion.

e) Funds required for repairing of the office and residential buildings immediately and this will

help in proper functioning of the office and work progress.

CHAPTER-II (F)


IRRIGATION DIVISION, GOALPARA

Goalpara Division (irrigation) was created in the year 1976 comprising the

original blocks of (1) Dudhnoi Dev Block, Rongjuli (2) Matia Dev Block, Matia (3)

Balijana Dev Block, Agia (4) Kharmuzza dev Block, Ambari (5) Lakhipur Dev Block,

(6) Jungle Dev Block, Mankachar and (7) South Salmara Dev Block, Bhalukdubi. But

subsequently on creation of Dudhnoi Division(Irrigation) Dudnoi Goalpara Invtn.

Division (Irrigation), Goalpara & Mankachar Divn. (Irrigation) Hatsingimari this division

now covers only the following block area.

1) Krishnai Dev. Block, Krishnai(Part)

2) Matia Dev. Block (-do-)

3) Kharmuja Dev. Block

4) Balijana Dev. Block

5)Jaleswar Dev. Block(Part)

This division has only one Irrigation Sub-Division namely Goalpara Sub-

Division(Irrigation), Goalpara with following sections.

1) Store section at Goalpara ,2) Krishnai section at Krishnai ,3) Matia

section at Matia ,4) Ambari section at Ambari & 5) Hatigaon F.I. S. section

This division now possesses 13 completed schemes out of which 3(three)

nos. are surface lift irrigation project and 10(ten) nos are D.T.W. schemes with a net

command area of 1413 Hect. Moreover there are following on-going schemes, executive

of which are held up due to paucity of fund.

Flow Irrigation Scheme=(One)

Minor Surface Lift Scheme=(One)

Deep-Tube well Scheme=34(Thirty four) nos

On Completion of the above project an additional net area of 1448 Hect

will be brought under Irrigation.

The Civil Works of the schemes are supervised by this division while the

Mechanical parts of the schemes are looked up by Executive Engineer, Goalpara

Mechanical Division(Irrigation), Goalpara and electrical Part(L.T.Connections) by

Executive Engineer Electrical (Irrigation Division) Guwahati and the remaining

Electrical part i.e. H.T.Line, Transformer etc ASEB (2) Out of the 13 completed schemes

under this division most of the schemes are lying in-operative due to defects of

Transformer, Motors Pumps theft of H.T.line wires as well as some damaged of civil

structures related to this division, occurred due to the recurring floods and lack of timely

maintenance.

Concerned Mechanical Division, Electrical Division, ASEB are being kept

informed time to time regarding the Mechanical and Electrical disorders. But due to

reluctance in proper and timely response by the concerned departments the schemes are

badly affected.

Moreover due to the paucity of maintenance funds this division is not in a

position to repair the necessary civil structures.

Moreover, there are 36 ongoing schemes under this division. Out of these,

there are 6 nos of schemes which are completed 80% works and there are 9 nos. schemes

which were completed 30% only. Rest of the schemes are not yet started due to poor fund

position.

Suggested Action Plan :-

*. Agriculture Department may motivate the farmers to take up agriculture on

commercial lines by having irrigation facilities through STWs/LLPs.

*. Revitalisation of ASMIDC is essential to exploit the irrigation potential in the district.

SCHEMES TAKEN UP FOR TARGETTED TO BE COMPLETED IN NEXT 10(TEN) YEARS

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No

Name of schemes Targeted year for completion of the schemes Remarks

2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1. Potapabhokia

Irrigation Scheme

- 2004-05 - - - - - - - - This is a flow Irrigation Scheme

consists of Head Work ad canal system

over the river Patabhokia.

1. Garojan Irrigation

Scheme.

- - 2005-06 - -- - 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 This is a flow Irrigation scheme consist

of head works and canal system over

the Kormoi river.

3 Dwarpal Irrigation

Scheme.

- - - - - - 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 - This is a flow Irrigation scheme consist

of head works and canal system over

theKornoi river.

4 Tengabari Dong

Bundh I/S

- 2004-05 - - - - - - - - This is a spillover dong bundh kharif

oriented scheme consists of spillway

bundh and canal system.

5 Halgiripara Dong

Bundh I/S

- - 2005-06 - - - - - - - This is a spillover dong bundh kharif

oriented scheme consists of spillway

bundh and canal system.

6. Improvement of

rongronga F.I.S.

- - 2005-06 - - - - - - This is a existing scheme runs for 30

years. The scheme needs improvement

of the canal system and head work. It is

one of the successful scheme for both

Kharif and Robi crops.

7. Improvement of

Habri F.I.S.

- - - 2006-07 - - - - - - This is a existing scheme run for about

28 years. The scheme needs

improvement of canal system and head

works. All the canals and structures are

in dilapidated condition. It is one of the

successful scheme for both Kharif and

Rabi crops.

8. Improvement of

Kornoi F.I.S.

- - - 2006-07 - - - - - - This is one of the oldest scheme run for

about 32 years. Now the scheme needs

improvement of the canal system head

works and other structure. It is one of

the successful scheme for both kharif

and Rabi crops.

9. Sildubi Irrigation

Scheme.

- - - - - - 2009-10 - - - This is a spillway over drop structure

and canal system. It is a kharif oriented

scheme.

10 Fulnoi Irrigation

Scheme.

- - - - - - - 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 This is a flow irrigation scheme over

river Fulnoi .The scheme is consist of

head works canal system etc. The

scheme is proposed for both Kharif and

Rabi crops .

11 Important of

Khekrang F.I.S.

- - 2005-06 - - - - - - - It is one of the oldest scheme under this

division . The scheme needs

improvement for the works brick

linning and cal system.

12. Improvement of

Kharadoheal L.I.S.

- - - 2006-07 - - - - - - It is one of the oldest lift irrigation

scheme. The scheme needs

improvement for canal system.The

scheme is one of the successful scheme

for both Kharif and Rabi crops.

13 Improvement of

Deosila F.I.S.

- - - - 2007-08 - - - - - It is one of the oldest flow irrigation

scheme. This scheme needs

improvement for the works repairing of

head works,canal system, drop structure

etc.The scheme is one of the successful

scheme for both Kharif and Rabi crops.

14. Providing

Irrigatio0n

facilities to

Rongrongpara

village.

- - - - - - - 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 It is a flow Irrigation scheme over the

river Rongronga.It consists of Head

works, canal system etc.The scheme

will be useful for both Kharif and Rabi

crops.

15. Improvement of

Theksung

Benchimari F.I.S.

- - - 2006-07 - - - - - - It is the existing flow irrigation

scheme.The scheme needs improvement

of the canal system

CHAPTER-II (G)


ASSAM STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

The state has been suffering from acute power crisis and because of that

regular load shedding has to be carried out in the district. In addition to this, frequent

interruption of power occurs due to theft of line conductors, illegal felling of trees near

electric lines and damage of distribution transformer due to overload. Power is playing a

vital role in the development process of the district. To develop the power sector in the

district ASEB has trying to increase network system. A synopsis of ASEBs plans to develop power distribution system in the district are as follows-

Power supply of Goalpara District is received from Dhaligaon EHV Grid

Sub-Station via 132/33 KV APM (Jogighopa) S/S by Bhalukdubi and Balijana 33/11 KV

S/S at rated voltage of 33 KV. Further, Balijana S/S sends power at 33 KV to Damra and

Dhupdhara S/S through 33 KV feeders.

Assam State Electricity Board has its two Division Offices in the Goalpara

District Viz.,(I) Goalpara Transmission Division and (II) Goalpara Electrical Division.

Goalpara Transmission Division maintains the EHV lines and sub-stations

(above 33/11 KV).A grid Sub-station (220/132/33 KV)is in under construction at Agia,

under this Division.

Goalpara Electrical Division is playing the vital roll of supplying

electricity to the entire Goalpara District. This Division is consisting of 5 Electricity Sub-

Divisions of Goalpara, Damra (Dudhnoi), Dhupdhara, Lakhipur and Mankachar

.Maintenance of 11 KV/LT lines,33/11 KV and Distribution sub-stations are done by the

sub-divisions at their respective jurisdiction to maintain uninterrupted power supply.

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

i) 33/11KV BHALUKDUBI S/S:

This Sub-Station is meant for power supply to Goalpara Town and its

surrounding areas covering parts of Balijana and Matia Circle. This is a manned Sub-

Station with 2 X 5 MVA capacity and Switch-gears.

ii) 33/11/KV BALIJANA S/S:

This is a manned Sub-Station with switch-gears and capacity of 2 X 2.5

MVA., Balijana S/S supplying electricity to entire Lakhipur circle and part of Balijana

circle.

iii) 33/11/KV DAMRA AND DHUPDHARA S/S :

There are no switch gars (Breakers, Panels etc) in this two sub-stations. 33

KV power supply is received by this two sub-stations through Balijana S/S, Dudhnai and

Rongjuli circle are covered with power supply by this two sub-stations.33/11 KV

Bhalukdubi, Balijana and Damra sub-stations has 4 numbers of 11 KV outgoing feeders

each. .Dhupdhara S/S has 3 numbers of 11 KV outgoing feeders. This 11 KV lines are

constructed through villages and numbers of 11 KV spur lines are linked with these main

lines to reach every corner of the District for electrification in rural areas.

The electrical sub-division with their more manpower tries to maintain

uninterrupted and smooth power supply in their respective jurisdiction at all times.

However, interruption of power supply are quite unavoidable and occur

occasionally in several feeders due to lack of protections like switch gears at every

33/11 KV sub-stations and Breakers, auto reclosures etc, at every 11 KV out going

feeders and tapping points.

For quality supply of Electricity to the entire district Goalpara Electrical

Division is preparing various proposal under different scheme which are being sent to the

appropriate authority of the ASEB time to time for approval. To prevent frequent tripping

of either 33KV main or 11 KV line, the Division is going to install switch-gears

(breakers, panels etc.) At 33/11KV Damra and Dhupdhara S/S. It has also been proposed

for construction of new 33/11 KV sub-stations at Krishnai, Mornoi and Lakhipur within

next five years for voltage improvement wing to the current demand for the district. Once

the proposal and schemes are approved/sanctioned and implemented steady power supply

with rated voltage to the District will be increased.

Infrastructure development.

A) Augmentation of power sub-station:- ASEB is going to upgrade Balijana and

Dhupdhara 33/11KV sub-stations under various schemes, viz. APDRP, NLCPR

and PMGY to avoid voltage problem and meet up the demand.

B) Construction of new power sub-station:- It has been proposed to construct new

33/11 KV sub-stations at Mornoi, Krishnai and Lakhipur under above mentioned

schemes.

C) Renovation of main line:- To make power supply steady in the district ASEB has

approved renovation works of old HT lines at different locations under APDRP

schemes.

D) Rural Electrification:- ASEB has targeted to supply electricity to every village of

the district within 2007. Accordingly electrification on rural areas is going under

PMGY and RE-MNP scheme every year. Proposal for electrification in rest

villages (either virgin or intensification) is being sent to higher authority through

master plan to cover all the villages in the district. ASEB is also going to arrange

for power supply for remote areas through solar power system within next ten

years.

CHAPTER-III (A) SOCIAL SECTOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION D. P. E. P.

As DPEP district efforts are being made for imparting primary education

among the out of school children in between 6-14 years of age through

NFE/AS/MOKTAB and Bridge Course Centers.

Year wise nos. of Centers opened

Years Type Block

Total Remarks Dudhnoi Matia Balijana Lakhipur

1998-99

NFE 10 20 9 10 49

AS 13 5 11 9 38

MOKTAB 3 5 10 10 28

1999-00 AS 13 41 34 65 153

1st Phase

AS 23 4 22 6 55 2nd Phase

2002-03 Bridge Course

2 6 25 17 50

In the year 2001 NFE centers have been converted to AS centers and at

present the AS centers are locating in un served habitation.

In the month of Feb/02 the AS centers which are locating in served

habitation were closed down.

Present status of AS/MOKTAB Centers

Block

Nos. of Centers

Nos. of Learners Remarks

Boys Girls Total

Balijana 62 1037 1205 2242

Matia 65 1190 1304 2494

Lakhipur 89 1513 1705 3218

Dudhnoi 34 460 602 1062

Total 250 4200 4816 9016

Year wise Learners mainstreamed from AS/MOKTAB centers

Block Year

Remarks 2000 2001 2002 Total

Balijana 51 221 71 343

Matia 81 146 47 274

Dudhnoi 89 87 121 297

Lakhipur 160 199 72 431

Total 381 653 311 1345

Block wise Short Term Bridge Course Centers

Block No. of Bridge Course

No. of Mainstream School

No. of Academic Co-ordinator

No. of Children enrolled in B.C Centers

No. of Children Mainstreamed

Remarks

Balijana 18 13 25 681 647

Dudhnoi 2 2 2 62 61

Lakhipur 12 11 17 532 518

Matia 6 6 6 172 112

Total 38 32 50 1447 1338

Concerned CRCC/BRCC/DPOs/RPs are visiting the mainstreamed school preferably to the poor category school for regular attendance of irregular learners.

Block Nos. of B.C in served habitation

Nos. of out of school children

Remarks

Balijana 48 2813

Matia 25 1010

Dudhnoi 14 467

Lakhipur 19 797

Total 106 5087

Block Nos. of EGS in Un served habitation

Nos. of out of school children

Remarks

Balijana 18 974

Matia 19 1046

Dudhnoi 21 1187

Lakhipur 45 1897

Total 103 5104

Supervision and Monitoring : AS/MOKTAB/Bridge Course Centers are

being supervised by DPOs/Consultant/BRCCs/CRCC/s. More over DRP/Supervisors and RP in lieu of supervisors are visiting the centers and follow up action are being taken

accordingly.

81 nos. of Education Volunteers had already been selected by the

concerned SMC for engagement in single teacher school and bridge course mainstreamed

schools for extreme high PTR.

Activities are being done time to time for UEE block Dudhnoi as per

instruction of Mission Director.

Bridge course of 3 months duration in the villages/school where the

number of out of schools children more than 30 in the age group 7-9 years launched in

the named of Sishur Uttaran.

Village /Habitations where nos of out of school children (6-14 yrs.) are

less than 20 proper strategies have to be taken for served and un served areas. In this

regards a special enrolment drive conducted for enrolment of such out of school children

through different level educational functionaries.

Data of out of school children (6-14 yrs.) less than 20.

Block Nos. of village/habitation having less than 20 nos. of out of school children

Remarks

Balijana 91

Matia 50

Dudhnoi 99

Lakhipur 44

Total 284

SARBA SIKSHA ABHIJAN

Sarba Siksha Abhijan Mission is an effort to universalize elementary

education by community-ownership of the school system. It is a response to the demand

for quality basic education all over the country .The SSA programme is also an attempt to

provide an opportunity for improving human capabilities to all children, through

provision of community-owned quality education in a mission mode.

A programme with a clear time frame for universal elementary education.

A response to the demand for quality basic education all over the country.

An opportunity for promoting social justice through basic education.

Literacy

As per the 2001 census a total of 480403 persons are literate out of

822306. The overall literacy rate has increased by 11.75 % in the decade. In terms of

literacy the district stands at 19th rank amongst the 23 districts of the state. It is lower than

the state average.

Total Literates and Literacy Rates

Year Population Literates Literacy Rates

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

1991 343154 324984 668138 187878 94017 281895 54.75% 28.93% 42.19%

2001 420707 401599 822306 274471 205932 480403 65.24% 51.28% 58.42%

In terms of female literacy rates the district stands at 13th in the rural and

22nd in the urban area. Although the female literacy of district in urban area is 77.57% but

it is the second last district in the state. The female literacy has increased by 14 % in the

last ten years.

It is noticed that the gap between male and female literacy rate has

reduced from 25.82 % to 13.96 % with a decrease of 11.86% over the decade.

Vision Report of SSA, Goalpara for the year 2003-04:

Under SSA, for capacity building the present educational functionaries

will be acquainted with every plan and programme to be started in the district. There will

be public campaign and meetings in all the villages about each and every programme and

activity of SSA to bring awareness among the public.

To mobilize the community Training of Village Education Committee

(VEC), Tea garden Education Committee (TGEC), Ward Education Committee (WEC),

Gaon Panchayat Education Committee (GPEC) and School managing Committee (SMC)

members will be organized. Some NGOs will be involved in community mobilization.

During the starting of the session, enrolment drive will be organized to enroll the un-

enrolled and never enrolled students in the school. Through the implementation of

Village Education Register (VER), the nos. of drop out, irregular and un-enrolled child

will be identified and proper steps will be taken to enroll those children in the school.

There will be regular monthly VEC, TGEC, WEC and SMC meeting and Bi-monthly

GPEC meeting are suggested to discuss the various problems such as retention of the

children, school infrastructure and facility, etc. A bi-monthly meeting of GPEC

presidents at block level is also suggested.

Every Govt. / provincial zed / recognized school will be given school

infrastructure grant of Rs. 2000/- and TLM (Teaching Learning Material) of Rs.500/- to

every teacher. A maintenance grant of Rs. 5000/0 will be also given to each upper

primary school. There will be provision of Free Text book to SC, ST and all Girls

students of the district and TLE grant to each upper primary school and composite

school.

During the Year TLM grant of RS. 10,000/- per year to each block

mission office and Rs.1, 000/- per year to each Cluster resource center will be provided.

There will be provision for training of all the teachers of Lower primary

and upper primary school as per need and requirement. A monthly teacher meet of the

teachers at cluster level is also proposed.

In the Alternative Schooling, an EGS (Education Guarantee Scheme)

Centre will be set up in the every un-served habitation of the district for lower primary

level. There will be some short-term bridge course, long-term bridge course and

residential bridge course center to mainstream those children of 6-14 years out of school

children and irregular children in the district.

For the children of with disability, there will be awareness camps to

identify the disabled children and for those, block wise medical camps are proposed.

There will be provision of supply of aids and appliances to the disabled children.

For effective execution of the activities supervision and monitoring will be

done through District Academic Core Group (DACG) and Block Academic Core Group

(BACG) with support from DIET/ BTC in the district.

There will be provision of support to Ka-sreni through Anganawadi and

ECE center.

Special support will be given to Girls child, minority, tea garden schools,

and special area schools.

During the year Computer Aided Learning will be introduce in 20 nos. of

Upper primary schools in the district.

In the civil works 22 nos. of new building and 35 nos. of new building

with salvage of some materials / Reconstruction of dilapidated school building re

proposed. A total of 123 nos. of additional classroom are also proposed during this year.

Vision Report of SSA, Goalpara for the year 2004-05:

Under SSA, for capacity building the present educational functionaries

will be acquainted with every plan and programme to be started in the district. There will

be public campaign and meetings in all the villages about each and every programme and

activity of SSA to bring awareness among the public.

To mobilize the community Training of Village Education Committee

(VEC), Tea garden Education Committee (TGEC), Ward Education Committee (WEC),

Gaon Panchayat Education Committee (GPEC) and School managing Committee (SMC)

members will be organized. Some NGOs will be involved in community mobilization.

During the starting of the session, enrolment drive will be organized to enroll the un-

enrolled and never enrolled students in the school. Through the implementation of

Village Education Register (VER), the nos. of drop out, irregular and un-enrolled child

will be identified and proper steps will be taken to enroll those children in the school.

There will be regular monthly VEC, TGEC, WEC and SMC meeting and Bi-monthly

GPEC meeting are suggested to discuss the various problems such as retention of the

children, school infrastructure and facility, etc. A bi-monthly meeting of GPEC

presidents at block level is also suggested.

Every Govt. / provincial zed / recognized school will be given school

infrastructure grant of Rs. 2000/- and TLM (Teaching Learning Material) of Rs.500/- to

every teacher. A maintenance grant of Rs. 5000/0 will be also given to each upper

primary school. There will be provision of Free Text book to SC, ST and all Girls

students of the district and TLE grant to each upper primary school and composite

school.

During the Year TLM grant of RS. 10,000/- per year to each block

mission office and Rs.1, 000/- per year to each Cluster resource center will be provided.

There will be provision for training of all the teachers of Lower primary

and upper primary school as per need and requirement. A monthly teacher meet of the

teachers at cluster level is also proposed.

In the Alternative Schooling, an EGS (Education Guarantee Scheme)

Centre will be set up in the every un-served habitation of the district for lower primary

level. There will be some short-term bridge course, long-term bridge course and

residential bridge course center to mainstream those children of 6-14 years out of school

children and irregular children in the district.

For the children of with disability, there will be awareness camps to

identify the disabled children and for those, block wise medical camps are proposed.

There will be provision of supply of aids and appliances to the disabled children.

For effective execution of the activities supervision and monitoring will be

done through District Academic Core Group

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