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

Status  Karnataka - a pioneer in industrial development, presently among the industrially most advanced States in the Country  Strong industrial base : 3,50,000 SSI units & 2,000 medium / large units  Industry contributes substantially to the GSDP, revenue to the Government, exports & employment

Investment Approvals in Karnataka YearsNo. Investment (Rs. cr.) Employment (lakh Nos.) (12 yrs.) (12 yrs.) ,32,421 1,32, ( ) Average p.a. ( ) , , , , ,02, ,63,

Investment Approvals in Karnataka

Employment Opportunities in Karnataka

Rapid Industrialization  Investment approvals averaging Rs. 11,000 cr. p.a. (during to )  Last four years - phenomenal growth  Investment approvals increased from Rs.12,638 cr. ( ) to Rs.1,63,757 cr.( ) - 13 fold increase in 4 years  Nearly 10% of the population of Karnataka can get employment

 Water-intensive mega projects in Core Sector (Steel & Cement) in Krishna Basin, adding value to mineral resources  Cauvery Basin : IT, ITES, automobile, hardware, hi-tech industries, etc.  More investment in Integrated Townships around Bangalore Consequence - huge spurt in demand for water Rapid Industrialization (contd.)

Constraints & Challenges  Meeting this unprecedented demand for water with limited availability  Besides water, there is substantial demand for land, power and other infrastructure  Increased demand for potable water due to large scale employment by hi-tech / IT industries in Bangalore & Mysore districts in Cauvery basin

 Low water allocation for industry (barely 3% in Krishna Basin & 0.4 % in Cauvery Basin) by Tribunals  Current National industrial water consumption is 6%.  Projected to be 10 % by National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development (1999) Constraints & Challenges (contd.)

 No separate allocation for Power Sector - Industry to share with Power Sector  Of the 20 TMC allocated for industry, over 50 % is used by thermal power plants in Krishna Basin  Annual industrial water (excl. power projects) requirements by 2025 projected at : lakh MG (29.70 TMC) in Krishna Basin (20 TMC) lakh MG (48.50 TMC) in Cauvery Basin (available 4 TMC) Constraints & Challenges (contd.)

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

 Mandatory recycling of water  Treatment of sewage water through PPP  Rainwater harvesting to be made compulsory  Rewarding industries for conservation of water  Monitoring allocations vis-à-vis availability Strategic Options – Short-term

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

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

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

Outcome  Enhanced investment flow into the State - accelerated economic growth  Leverage mineral & other natural resources for value added products  Development of backward regions  Greater awareness amongst all stakeholders on optimum / judicial usage of water

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