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Table 28: Comparison of Wastewater and Canal Irrigation Charges Sr. No. Cropping Pattern Area in Ha Canal irrigation charge (per ha in Rs) Total canal irrigation charges (in Rs) 1 BT Cotton 4 440 1760 8000 Total of Cropping 4 8000 0 Pattern 1 2 Groundnut 1.5 220 330 8000 Castor 1.5 220 330 Vegetables 0.25 130 32.5 Bajra fodder 0.25 90 22.5 Wheat 2 240 480 Total of Cropping 5.5 1195 8000 Pattern 2 Source: Information from the Sarpanch of Mota Dhavda village and field study, 2012 Total wastewater irrigation charges (in Rs) It is evident that the charges for wastewater collected by gram panchayat are way higher than the canal irrigation charges. Despite the higher charges, 15 farmers are bidding for the wastewater, thereby, confirming the value of reliable and nutrient rich wastewater for agriculture. However, it is to be noted that this is a case, where canal water is not an option and the expenses on energy for drawing groundwater are very high due to the depth of the groundwater. The cost of pumping wastewater is additional for the farmer practicing wastewater irrigation. Anandpar (Yaksha) Village The construction of STP and laying of underground sewage collection network took place in the year 2009 with the aid of Water and Sanitation Management Organization (WASMO). The total cost of the sewage and treatment system came to Rs. 35 lakhs and 10 percent of this amount was contributed by the village community. The village is small and has a population of 736 (Census 2001) and the number of households is 135 (Census 2001). Only one farmer has access to wastewater in this village whose land is near the STP. He has been paying Rs. 4,000 to the panchayat annually since last three years for the use of wastewater. He has laid one kilometer long pipeline to fetch the wastewater to his field and uses a 10 hp pump. Sanyra Village The STP was developed here along with laying of underground sewage collection network in the year 2010. The STP’s capacity is 0.20 MLD (2000 cubic meter) and operates at full capacity. It became operational in 2011 only. The population of the village is 1,427 (Census 2001) and the number of households is 264 (Census 2001). As the water is accessible to only one farmer, he has laid 0.35 kilometer long pipe to 48
avail the wastewater. He pays Rs. 5000 annually towards the use of wastewater to panchyat. He has brought 4.5 ha land under cultivation with the use of this water, which remained uncultivated earlier. This year, he sowed cotton and castor. Moreover, he is planning to develop an orchard consisting of date (cultured sapling costing Rs. 3500 per sapling), coconut, sweet lime, oranges, pomegranate, mango and popnus. He has also planted 200 teak plants on his farm. Cities Selling Treated Wastewater It is also learnt that many cities as per table below are selling treated and untreated wastewater for use in agriculture. However, details of all these cities are yet to be found. Table 29: Urban Local Bodies Charging for Use of Treated/ Untreated Wastewater Class of the Name of the No. of Period of Water Charges city city members (where cooperatives exist) wastewater charges collection Class C Balasinor -- -- -- Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation Bhavnagar 162 Collection from 1994 to 1998 Gandhinagar Around 200 On-going since 1982 Class A Nadiad -- -- -- Class D Oad -- -- -- Class B Palitana -- -- -- Class A Patan -- -- -- Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation Rajkot 210 Towards pumping cost from 1962 to 2004 Rajkot 108 Towards pumping cost since1962- present Class B Visnagar -- -- -- Source: Information from municipal officers in various cities Rs. 750 per ha (Rs.120 per bigha) Per season per ha of land depending on the crop Rs. 2500 per ha (Rs. 1000 per acre) Rs. 3000 per ha (Rs. 1200 per acre) 49
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