Project : 1 Hydrogeological investigation in Deeper Aquifer Regime in Greater Guwahati area including detail Chemical Quality study for Fluoride contamination in ground water specially in Jatia and Hatigaon area along with Reappraisal Hydrogeological survey in Soalkuchi, Hajo area. Toposheet No. 78N/11, 78 N/12, 78 N/16.Quantum of work to be done:
| Nature of work. | Target |
|---|---|
| Hydrogeological Survey (scale 1:50,000) | 328 Sq.Km |
| Reappraisal Hydrogeological Survey (scale 1:50,000) | 100 Sq.Km |
| Exploratory well | 2 Nos. |
| Observation well. | 25 Nos |
| Installation of Piezometers | As per requirement. |
| Sampling |
Project : 2 Preliminary Hydrogeological investigation in Eastern and North Eastern part of Nagaon Dist. along with western part of Karbi Anlong District with emphasis on groundwater quality.Toposheet Nos. 83(B/14, B/15, B/16, F/2, F/3 F/4,F/8,G/5).Quantum of work to be done:
| Nature of work. | Target |
|---|---|
| Hydrogeological Survey (1:50,000) | 1000 sq.km. (approx.) |
| Water sample | As per requirement. |
| Exploratory well | 2 Nos. |
| R. L. connection | As per requirement |
| Data collection |
Project : 3 Awareness programme on utilization of groundwater in Greater Guwahati. Quantum of work to be done:
| Nature of work | Target |
|---|---|
| Awareness programme like public meetings, Seminar, publicity through media etc. | As per requirement |
Hydrogeological survey works on request from various Government, semi Government and private organization may be taken as and when required
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Constitution of ‘Assam State Groundwater Authority’ under THE ASSAM GROUND WATER CONTROL AND REGULATION ACT, 2012
The State Authority shall consist of the following :-
| Secretary to the Government of Assam, Irrigation Department : | Ex-officio Chairman |
| Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Assam : | Ex-officio Member |
| Chief Engineer, PHE Department, Assam : | Ex-officio Member |
| Chief Engineer, Agriculture Dept, Assam : | Ex-officio Member |
| Director of Geology & Mining, Assam : | Ex-officio Member Secretary |
| A representative of the Guwahati Metro : Politan Development Authority (GMDA) To be nominated by the GMDA | Member |
| Chief Engineer, Guwahati Municipal Corporation : Politan Development Authority (GMDA) To be nominated by the GMDA | Member |
| A representative of the Urban Development Department, Govt. of Assam to be nominated by the Department | Member |
| A representative of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) : to be nominated by the Chairman, CGWB | Member |
| 2 (Two) representatives of the public / industries etc. : to be nominated by the State Government as Non-Government Member | Member |
The proposals for Action in 2017-18 are :-