The Omkareshwar reservoir had been planted for first filling during March 2008. However, before the initial filling, assessment of Rabi crop coming submergence was required for compensation purposes, if required.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/crop-assessment-submergence-area-using-remote-sensing-techniques
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/k-chouksey
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/k-patni
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/v-v-p-narasimham
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/water-and-energy-international
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/omkareshwar
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/remote-sensing
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/narmada
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/madhya-pradesh
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/compensation
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/dams-irrigation