Irrigation Department, Assam (irrigation.assam.gov.in): Contacts

Once the estimate is approved by both Administrative and Technical officials, the Irrigation Department through its field officers executes the work through the registered Firm/Contractors after observing all formalities. In case of major medium scheme/project clearance from Central Water Commission (CWC) and environmental clearance has to be obtained before execution of the scheme/project .

Irrigation Service Charges (Water Tax) is collected from the farmers and then it is suggested to invest the realized amount to meet up the shortage of fund available. But the present process of Realization of Irrigation Service Charges (R.I.S.C.) introduced from 1994. Earlier to that, the beneficiaries (farmers) were provided irrigation water free, difficulties are being faced to realize the dues. Meeting with cultivators of the schemes have since been started and is continuing but though the trend is on the increasing, the amount realized is meager compared to what is due.

First of all, before taking up an irrigation project for implementation, an investigation of the proposed scheme is to be made by the competent engineer. A reconnaissance survey of the headwork site and its proposed command area and catchment area is to be made to ascertain whether the scheme is technically and economically viable. The river water discharge data at lean periods and high flood periods are to be recorded with accuracy for hydrological design of the structure. If the river discharge in lean period is sufficient to cater to the need to irrigate the proposed command area, the scheme may be proposed for its implementation and further process.

Jamuna Irrigation Scheme is the first major Irrigation Scheme in Assam. It was completed in 1968-69 and commissioned in June 1969. The scheme covers a Gross Command Area (G.C.A.) of 33,478 Ha and Culturable Command Area (C.C.A) of 27705 Ha within Karbi Anglong and Hojai Districts of Assam. The Headwork is located at Bokolia (Karbi Anglong) at latitude:26.05056944 o N and Longitude:93.18191389 o S. In Karbi Anglong, the scheme covers a GCA of 2874 Ha and CCA of 2005 Ha and in Hojai district, it covers a GCA of 30604 Ha and CCA of 25700 Ha. From this scheme, around 11000 farmers within the CCA are benefitted from 136 Nos. of revenue villages under both Karbi Anglong and Hojai districts. For smooth functioning of the scheme, and with a purpose to supply water to the 136 Nos. of villages, 43 Nos. of Water Users’ Association (WUA) are formed till date.