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ODISHA INTEGRATED IRRIGATION PROJECT FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURE (OIIPCRA)

SELECTION OF CONSULTANT

(QCBS Lumpsum)

Description of Work:

Terms of Reference for Consultancy Agency for Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Plan (IIAP) Preparation

Client: Department of Water Resources,

Government of Odisha

Country: India

Issued on: Dt. 29th June 2019

ODISHA COMMUNITY TANK DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT SOCIETY

Plot No-A-8/2, Beside RTO Office, Bhoi Nagar,

Bhubaneswar-751022, Ph. 0674-2542252.

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Annexure I: Terms of Reference for Hiring of Consultancy Agency for Integrated

Irrigation and Agriculture Plan (IIAP) Preparation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.0 Introduction:

The Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Government of Odisha has applied financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA), The World Bank in the form of a loan or credit towards the cost of Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA). The Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA), funded by World Bank, would be implemented over a period of 6 years in 15 districts of Odisha. The total project cost is 235.40 million US $.

2.0 Project Implementation Arrangement:

The project will be implemented by three line-departments, i.e., (1) Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha, (2) Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, and (3) Department of Fishery and Animal Resource Development, Government of Odisha, with clearly defined role and responsibilities. The State Project Unit (SPU), located within the Minor Irrigation Department office, will lead the implementation. A Technical Steering Committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha will be the overall review and policy support system. At the district level, the office of the Collector and District Magistrate will be the nodal to steer the project and there will be a district level committee, in the name of District Level Project Monitoring Team (DLPMT) to monitor and supervise the project activities.

3.0 Project Objectives:

The project development objective is “to intensify and diversify agriculture production, enhance climate resilience in selected districts of Odisha”. The project beneficiaries will include small and marginal farmers, Pani Panchayats, farmer producer organizations and other agro-entrepreneurs.

4.0 Project Components:

The project is designed for implementation through the following components and subcomponents: Component 1: Climate-Smart Intensification and Diversification of Production (US$74.5

million) o Subcomponent 1.1: Support to Improved Productivity and Climate Resilience

(US$32.1 million) o Subcomponent 1.2: Support to Aquaculture Production (US$5.6 million) o Subcomponent 1.3: Support to Diversification and Produce Marketing (US$36.9

million) Component 2: Improving Access to Irrigation and Water Productivity (US$137.9 million)

o Subcomponent 2.1: Support to Water Sector Reforms (US$6.0 million) o Subcomponent 2.2: Support to Investments in Cascades (US$132.0 million)

Component 3: Institutional Capacity Strengthening (US$9.7 million) Component 4: Project Management (US$12.09 million) Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response (US$0 million)

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5.0 Requirement of the Assignment:

Project proposes to prepare an “Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Plan (IIAP)” for the entire command of the tank / cascade. With IIAP, the project envisages to prepare a detail plan of action for the best utilization of available resources such as water, cultivable land and finances within the command in an integrated manner.

1. Improving irrigation coverage through structural and distribution measures following command saturation principles;

2. Enabling optimum utilisation of available water resources for enhanced cropping intensity; 3. Facilitate water budgeting and crop planning during Kharif and Rabi; 4. Strengthening local contingency planning and improve irrigation support system during dry

spells; 5. Improve water productivity, water use efficiency and promote equity in water distribution and

management; 6. To evolve an action plan for achieving sustainable agricultural growth that is responsive to

climate variability, suitable cropping system, improving farmers’ income and ensuring food security.

Besides, the plan will also have analysis of ongoing as well as new schemes and programmes to foster convergence. Apart from irrigation and agriculture plan, the IIAP will also have command specific plan for execution of all the project activities.

6.0 Objective of the Assignment:

The overall objective of the assignment is to prepare integrated irrigation and agriculture plan for the tanks covered under OIIPCRA project in 15 project districts of Odisha.

7.0 Scope of Work:

The agency will mainly be designing the planning process, developing assessment tools, conducting field survey / studies, collection of required and relevant data for planning, conducting consultation meetings with the PP / WUA / FIG-FPO / PFCS and other stakeholders, consolidation and analysis of data, preparation of detail plan, sharing the plan with stakeholders, presenting the plan to PD-ATMA, EE-MI, DLPMT members and SPMU, and finalising the plan in consultation with the SPMU.

No. Action Items Planning of the preferred action 1. Hydrological

Aspects of Major Works

Understanding the local hydrology and climatic situation and identify the factors which affect water supplies and irrigation demands. Data collection that would be useful includes (1) hydrology, (2) water availability and (3) climate information such as precipitation and temperature.

2. Land Capability for Irrigation

1. Identify main water sources; collect available data on rainfall and flows. Review data and if necessary, visit stations to assess data quality.

2. Collect and study available data on groundwater occurrence and use. Identify areas worthy of further exploration in command area.

3. Civil and Irrigation Engineering

1. Outline main water sources and irrigable land. Define areas of swamp or seasonal inundation. Prepare preliminary estimates of irrigation water requirements for possible typical cropping patterns. Link present or potential irrigation demands with possible water sources. Hence identify possible schemes for irrigation, drainage, or flood control. Prepare outline designs of the options.

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2. Preliminary cost estimation (including O&M) for engineering works, on farm development.

4. Agricultural development and marketing

1. Understanding the agricultural details (cropping systems) is key to develop a sound management plan. Data that should be collected include (1) acreage under each crop during Kharif and Rabi (household and plot specific information), (2) irrigation coverage and methods, and (3) soil, topography, and drainage

2. Review general policies for irrigated crops, rainfed crops, food versus industrial crops, general assumptions on crop yields, cropping intensity. List local crops. Note development constraints (lack of water, seeds, O&M, extension, research, finance, markets etc.). Preliminary recommendations on strategy for irrigated agricultural development: cropping patterns, intensity, needs for extension and other services.

5. Incremental Agricultural production benefits

Preliminary estimates of incremental benefits from irrigation, on the basis of representative models for the typical crops and cropping patterns.

6. Participation and Water Users Association

1. Involvement of stakeholders in evolution of development concepts and comparison of investment options through interviews and participative approaches/workshops.

2. Consultations with farmers directly or through local authorities/village councils etc.

3. Finalisation of project planning with all stakeholders, from farmers' representatives to financing institution at concluding workshop.

7. Data collection and coalition

1. The plan will involve alignment to the existing policies of the Government which covers (1) water delivery procedures / mechanism, (2) water pricing structure, (3) water allocation etc. It would also include operation of irrigation sources, main canal operations, timing of use of different sources, groundwater extraction policies, flood control policies, facilities maintenance etc.

2. Estimation of economic and financial returns. Risk and sensitivity analysis. Effect on balance of payments and government budget. Impact on income distribution and poverty alleviation.

3. Finalization of financial requirements

*The agency will be implementing the project in 15 districts of the project area.

1. Each project cascade / tank will have an Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Plan. 2. Planning will be done for the designated command and adjacent non-command area under the

project, for Kharif and Rabi 3. The irrigation and agriculture planning exercise will be dynamic in nature and to be

conducted and finalise before the onset of agricultural seasons (Kharif and Rabi) in each of the project year;

4. In the process of preparation of IIAP, local people’s institutions like Pani Panchayats (PPs) / Water User Associations / FPOs / FIGs / PFCS, etc. will be involved along with Support Organization (SO). During preparation of IIAP, consultation meetings should be organised with the technical institutions like ICAR / SAU / KVKs / IMAGE / DOA&FP / DOH along with the guidance of other officials / experts;

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5. The IIAP should take in to account the current situation of irrigation coverage, agricultural practices, identify the critical gaps and would support in improving irrigation coverage and preparation of crop plan by each plot in the command;

6. The IIAP will be formally approved by the PP / WUA general body for implementation;

8.0 Eligibility Criteria:

1. The agency should be a registered legal entity in India with at least 7 years of institutional experience of working in Odisha (should attach the incorporation / registration certificate and list of Board of Directors, office address details etc.);

2. Should not have been blacklisted by any Department of Government of India or Government of Odisha;

3. Should have an Annual Financial Turnover of at least Rs 3.0 crores (three crores) in three preceding years (should furnish three years audited statement of accounts);

4. Should have worked in at least three World Bank financed projects in India; 5. Agency should have more than 5 years of consulting experience in the area of climate change

related advisory services; 6. Should have experience in two irrigation planning and two agriculture/ agribusiness planning

projects (more than one state preferable);

9.0 Team Composition:

Key Staff Number Minimum Requirement Team Leader 1 1. PG in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering with 10

years of experience. Agriculture Expert

1 1. Graduate in Agriculture 2. 10 years of experience in agriculture and farming systems

and having knowledge of both traditional practices and modern techniques for improving water use efficiency and agricultural productivity.

3. Experience on business model development for agriculture and marketing, post-harvest technology, value chain studies is desirable.

Engineering Expert

1 1. Postgraduate in Civil Engineering 2. 10 years of experience in water sector in irrigation

planning, tank restoration & management, Participatory ground water management, crop water budgeting

Social Scientist

1 1. Postgraduate in Social Sciences. 2. 10 years of experience in water and agriculture sector,

community-based organizations, gender & tribal issues, and rehabilitation and resettlement issues.

Field Surveyors

15 1. PG in agriculture/Social/Environment 2. Information gathering and organising it in a way that is

helpful in problem-solving along with bridging information gaps and uncertainties

Data Manager/ Analyst

1 1. Experienced research data manager with minimum 5 years of experience

2. Good experience of statistical analysis.

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10.0 Schedule of Delivery and Payment:

No Activities Schedule of delivery

(from the date of awarding of contract)

Payment Schedule

1. Inception report on IIAP 15days 10%

2. 1st Draft report on IIAP 120 days 30%

3. 1st draft sharing workshop 125 days

4. 2nd Draft report on IIAP 150 days 30%

5. 2nd draft sharing workshop 160 days

6. Submission of final IIAP report with incorporation of all comments

180 days 30%

Note: The agency will have to submit 5 sets of black and white draft reports and 15 sets of colour final report.

11.0 Supports from the Project:

The Project will undertake the following activities to support SOs in delivering its functions. 1. Provide project related documents to help the SO team to understand the project and its

components; 2. Orientation to the SO team, Including Cluster Facilitation Team; 3. Designating at SPMU and PD-ATMA official to co-ordinate and guide the SO’s on regular

basis; 4. Provide required guidelines and information during the course of the assignment; 5. Other technical support and guidance as and when requested.

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