Environmental and Social Assessment for Internal Evacuation Infrastructure and Associated Transmission lines of Mandsaur Solar Project in (Neemuch) Mandsaur Solar Park Phase II: Madhya Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) Pradesh, India Revised Draft Final Report Project: I12353/0400920 April 2018 www.erm.com The Business of Sustainability CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I INTRODUCTION I PROJECT DESCRIPTION I APPLICABLE REFERENCE FRAMEWORK V CURRENT BASELINE STATUS VI POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS VIII ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES XII STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURE XIII ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN XIV GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM XIV RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN XIV RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION XIV 1 INTRODUCTION 16 1.1 BACKGROUND 16 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 16 1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT 17 1.4 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF ESIA 18 1.5 APPROACH AND KEY TASKS FOR THIS ESIA STUDY 19 1.6 LIMITATIONS 20 1.7 REPORT STRUCTURE 21 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 23 2.1 OVERVIEW OF PROJECT SITE 23 2.2 PROFILE OF THE PROJECT ROUTE 28 2.3 OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES DURING DIFFERENT PHASES OF THE PROJECT 38 2.4 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS AND ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE 40 2.5 LAND REQUIREMENT AND ALLOTMENT PROCESS 43 3 POLICY, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 51 3.1 APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 51 3.2 INDIAN LABOUR LAWS 55 3.3 RELEVANT WORLD BANK GROUP SAFEGUARD REQUIREMENTS 55 3.4 IFC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 57 3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK OF MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 59 4 CURRENT (BASELINE) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STATUS 61 4.1 LOCATION CHARACTERISTICS 61 4.2 STUDY AREA 61 4.3 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BASELINE OF THE STUDY AREA 65 4.4 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT- FLORA AND FAUNA 73 4.5 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT BASELINE OF THE STUDY AREA 86 5 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS 95 5.1 INTRODUCTION 95 5.2 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 95 5.3 IMPACTS ON PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 108 5.4 IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 120 5.5 IMPACTS ON SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 125 5.6 SUMMARY OF IMPACT ASSESSMENT 133 6 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 134 6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CRITERIA FOR ROUTE SELECTION 134 6.2 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE ROUTE ALIGNMENT 134 7 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE 137 7.1 STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION 137 7.2 STAKEHOLDER MAPPING AND ANALYSIS 137 7.3 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS UNDERTAKEN AS PART OF THE ESIA PROCESS 144 8 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 146 8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 146 8.2 INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION 154 8.3 ROLE OF MPPTCL 154 8.4 ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL OFFICER 154 8.5 MONITORING AND REPORTING 155 8.6 BUDGET 157 8.7 TRAINING PROGRAMME AND CAPACITY BUILDING 158 9 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION 160 LIST OF TABLE Table 0.1 Brief Description of Project II Table 0.2 Summary of Land Requirement for Project III Table 0.3 Summary of Current Baseline Status VI Table 0.4 Summary of Impacts VIII Table 0.0.5 Stakeholder Identification and Analysis XIII Table 0.6 Consultations undertaken for the Project XIII Table 1.1 Project Components- Phase II 17 Table 1.2 Status of Phase-II Implementation at the time of ESIA 18 Table 1.3 Key tasks under this ESIA study 19 Table 1.4 Structure of the report 21 Table 2.1 Brief Description of Project 23 Table 2.2 Project Components for the Phase-1 of the project 28 Table 2.3 Profiling of Transmission Line Towers- Phase II 29 Table 2.4 Brief on Construction Activities 38 Table 2.5 Present Labour Force for the Transmission Line 41 Table 2.6 Summary of Land Requirement for Project 44 Table 3.1 Applicable National and Social Legislations 52 Table 3.2 Applicable Labour Acts 55 Table 3.3 Applicable World Bank Safeguards 55 Table 3.4 Applicability of IFC Performance Standards 57 Table 3.5 Key Objectives of the IFC Performance Standards 58 Table 3.6 Summary of Entitlements provided in ESMF 59 Table 4.1 Rainfall for Mandsaur district, in mm (2012- 2015) 72 Table 4.2 Candidate Critical Habitat Species (Criteria 1-3) and Assessment 83 Table 4.3 Madhya Pradesh Demographic Profile 86 Table 4.4 Mandsaur district Demographic Profile vis-à-vis Madhya Pradesh 87 Table 4.5 Demographic Profile of Study Area 88 Table 4.6 Social Stratification in Study Area 89 Table 4.7 Literacy Rate in Study Area 90 Table 4.8 Average Land Holding Size 91 Table 4.9 Proportion and Break up of Working Population in the Study Area 91 Table 4.10 Productivity and related costing of major crops in Study Area 92 Table 4.11 Livestock Heads in Mandsaur District 94 Table 5.1 Screening for Impacts 97 Table 5.2 Interaction Matrix of Project Activities and Key Environment and Social Receptors for Identification of Potential Impacts 103 Table 5.3 Summary of Impacts 133 Table 6.1 Evaluation of Alternate Route Alignments 134 Table 7.1 Stakeholder Group Categorization 137 Table 7.2 Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis 139 Table 7.3 Consultations undertaken for the Project 144 Table 8.1 Construction Phase ESMP 148 Table 8.2 Operation Phase ESMP 151 Table 8.3 Environmental and Social Monitoring Indicators 155 Table 8.4 Indicative Budgetary allocation for EMP Implementation- 157 LIST OF FIGURE Figure 2.1 Survey of India Toposheet showing transmission line- Phase II and Sitamau Grid Substation 26 Figure 2.2 Selected Photos along the Transmission Line route observed during site visit 27 Figure 2.3 Map showing road network in area 37 Figure 2.4 Organizational Structure for project management- Construction phase 41 Figure 2.5 RoW Procurement Process Followed 47 Figure 4.1 Study area map 64 Figure 4.2 Landuse and land cover map of study area 66 Figure 4.3 Site levelling at substation location and topography of surrounding area 67 Figure 4.4 DEM map of the Study area 68 Figure 4.5 Drainage map of the study area 70 Figure 4.6 Habitat surveyed in the Study Area 75 Figure 4.7 Avifaunal Species observed within the Study Area 78 Figure 4.8 Protected Areas in Madhya Pradesh 80 Figure 4.9 Map showing estimated migration routes for Anatidae species in the Central Asian Flyway 81 Figure 4.10 Production and Productivity of Major Crops in Mandsaur district: 2004 - 2008 93 Figure 5.1 Impact Assessment Process 95 Figure 5.2 Impact Significance table 106 Figure 5.3 Electrical Pole Modification 125 Figure 6.1 Map showing Alternate Routes for transmission line 136 Figure 7.1 Consultations undertaken for the Project 144 ABBREVIATIONS AMSL Average Mean Sea Level AoI Area of Influence AP Angle Point ARAP Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan BHEL Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited CGWA Central Ground Water Authority CGWB Central Ground Water Board CHA Critical Habitat Assessment CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CPRs Common Property Resources CSR Corporate Social Responsibility CT Current Transformer DC Direct Current DCDS Double Circuit and Double Strung DG Diesel Generator DMU Discrete Management Unit E&S Environment and Social EMF Electro Magnetic Field EPC Engineering, Procurement, Construction ERM Environmental Resources Management ESA Environmental and Social Assessment ESDD Environmental and Social Due Diligence ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan ESMS Environmental and Social Management System GPS Global Positioning System GRM Grievance Redressal Mechanism Ha Hectare HH Household IBA Important Bird Area ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection IFC International Finance Corporation IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature IWPA The Indian Wildlife Protection Act JNNSM Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission KV Kilo Volt KVA Kilo Volt- Ampere LA Land Acquisition LC Least Concerned MBGL Metre Below Ground Level MC Multi Circuit MNRE Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MoEFCC Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change MoP Ministry of Power MP Madhya Pradesh MPPCB Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board MPPTCL Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited MPR Monthly Progress Report NT Near Threatened NTPC National Thermal Power Corporation O&M Operation and Maintenance OP Operational Policies PAF Project Affected Families PAPs Project Affected People PMC Project Management Contract PS Performance Standards PV Photo Voltaic RAP Resettlement Action Plan RFCT LARR The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act R&R Resettlement and Rehabilitation RoW Right of Way RUMSL Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited SC Scheduled Caste SECI Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan SOPs Standard Operating Procedures SPD Solar Project Developer SPPD Solar Power Park Developer Sq.M Square Metre ST Scheduled Tribe TL Transmission Line VU Vulnerable WB World Bank WPR Worker Participation Ratio EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (herein after referred as ‘RUMSL”) is developing a 250 MW Solar Park (Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar Park), in Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh. For the purpose of evacuation of the power generated, a transmission system, comprising of one pooling subthstation, one grid substation and a 47.97 km transmission line being developed by RUMSL which passes through 19 villages in the tehsil of Suwasara and Sitamau in District Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh. The project has been developed under two phases: • Phase 1: Transmission Line of about 8.831 km length from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to temporary tapping point on existing Bhanpura- Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line and 220 KV Gujarkhedi Pooling substation; • Phase 2: Transmission Line of about 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point to Sitamau MPPTCL Grid Substation and 400/220 KV Sitamau Grid Substation. The World Bank has agreed to provide financial support for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines of the Mandsaur Project of Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar Park and two bays at Sitamau Grid Substation. As part of its investment requirements, World Bank requires an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) to be undertaken for the internal evacuation and associated transmission line for the Mandsaur Project of Neemuch- Mandsaur solar park. ERM India Private Limited (ERM) has been commissioned by RUMSL to undertake ESIA for the transmission line and substations. As part of the study, ERM conducted a scoping visit to the site in March, 2017 and an inception report including scoping for ESIA study was submitted to RUMSL. Based on the scoping, the ESIA study was carried out for both the phases. This report discusses the environment and social impacts of the Phase- II of the transmission line project. Status of project during ESIA study During the ESIA assessment, it was observed that Phase II activities were at advanced construction stage. Foundation for all 110 tower locations and erection of 85 towers was completed. At substation location, no construction activities were initiated during the ESIA study. PROJECT DESCRIPTION A brief description of Project is given in table below: ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-I Table 0.1 Brief Description of Project S. No. Particulars Description 1. Project Village location• Transmission line (19): Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda, Haripura • Sitamau Grid substation: Sitamau 2. Tehsil Suwasara and Sitamau 3. District Name/State Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh 4. Location Coordinates The project footprint lies between 23°59'59.24"N to 24° 3'16.39"N latitude and 75°21'22.54"E to 75°43'8.02"E longitude 5. Capacity • Transmission line: 220 KV Double Circuit and Double Strung (DCDS) line; • Sitamau Grid substation: 400/220 KV Grid substation 6. Power Evacuation The transmission line will evacuate power from Mandsaur solar park through Sitamau Grid Substation. 7. Climatic zone Subtropical Humid 8. Average Elevation Between 41 asml to >469 asml 9. Site Conditions • Mostly (87 out of 114 Towers) flat agricultural land in the foot print of transmission towers along the transmission line; • Sitamau Grid substation had fairly flat topography. 10. Road Accessibility • Site could be accessed through Mandsaur Suwasara road which connects to village roads of the area; • Sitamau Grid Substation could be accessed through Sh-14 (Chowmahala- Sitamau road). 11. Roads crossing RoW of National Highway: Nil Transmission Line State Highway: Nil Village Roads/ cart track: 49 locations 12. Nearest Airport Bhopal Airport: ~200 km aerial distance in ESE direction; Indore Airport: ~ 150 km aerial distance in South direction. 13. Nearest Railway station • Suwasara Railway Station: ~7.5 km aerial distance from temporary tapping station in WNW direction; 30 km aerial distance from Sitamau Grid Substation in ENE direction and ~1.6 km aerial distance from AP12 in North direction. • Mandsaur Railway Station: ~30 km aerial distance from Sitamau Grid Substation in NNE direction. 14. Railway crossing RoW of 1 (electrified) Transmission Line 15. River/canal/nallah/ River: 1 (Chambal River) pond crossing RoW of Canal: Nil; Transmission Line Nallah: 42 locations Pond/ Water body: Nil 16. Number of Power line 132 KV TL: 2 locations (66 KV and above) crossing RoW of Transmission Line ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-II S. No. Particulars Description 17. Protected areas (National Nil Park/ Sanctuary)/ Forest land 18. Land Availability • Transmission line: • Tower Base Area: 1.64 ha (114 Towers with 144 sqm Base area each) • Transmission Corridor (83.72 ha considering 24m RoW width and 39139m length of Transmission Corridor); • Access Road: The project has primarily used the existing roads in the area (as discussed in Section 2). In addition to this, temporary access routes of 1.974 Ha were used for the construction phase. • Sitamau Grid Substation: Approximately 16 ha 19. Water Requirement Construction Phase: • Transmission line: 5300 m3 (for foundation and curing) ~ 2-3 m3 domestic water for workers;; • Sitamau Grid Substation: 10-15 m3/day including domestic water Operation Phase Sitamau Grid Substation: ~2-3 m3/day 20. Source of Water Construction Phase • Transmission line: from tankers • Sitamau Grid Substation: tanker water Operation Phase • Sitamau grid substation: tanker water 21. DG sets Transmission line: mobile DG set (5 KVA) Sitamau Grid Substation: 200 KVA 22. Soil Characteristics Mostly deep medium black soil 23. Seismic Zone Seismic Zone II – Low Damage Risk Zone. This is indicative of a MSK VI or less. 24. Flood prone zone As per the Flood hazard map of India of BMTPC, the Project area does not fall under a flood prone zone 25. Wind zone The Project area falls in a High Damage Risk Zone (Vb = 47 m/s) Land Requirement and Status The following table provides a summary of the land/RoW requirement for the project. Table 0.2 Summary of Land Requirement for Project Project Sub Village Government Private Total Approx. Component Component land (ha) Land Land (ha) Number (ha) of Impacted Project Affected Families Transmission Transmission Ghasoi 4.3 7.95 12.25 56 line line Corridor Suwasara 0.57 3.73 4.3 36 with 24m Rawatkheda 1.17 3.47 4.64 21 wide RoW Raghunathpura 0.31 1.32 1.63 17 Gordhanpura 1.78 7.45 9.23 14 Karandiya 0 1.81 1.81 5 Kishorpura 1.89 6.84 8.73 53 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-III Project Sub Village Government Private Total Approx. Component Component land (ha) Land Land (ha) Number (ha) of Impacted Project Affected Families Parsi 1.4 3.7 5.1 33 Maukheda 0.37 2.63 3 21 Belara 0.82 0.97 1.79 10 Dabdi 0.19 0.75 0.94 6 Dayoriya Vijay 1.29 3.07 4.36 35 Deoriya Moti 0.03 3.18 3.21 19 Dhikniya 0.32 2.63 2.95 19 Lakhwa 0.85 3.51 4.36 34 Titrod 6.18 6.12 12.3 64 Bapcha 8.4 24.04 32.44 106 Nayakheda Guradiya Vijay Runija Surjani Dhankhedi 1 Total 29.87 83.15 113.05 549 Base Area for Ghasoi 0.05 0.15 0.2 4 Towers Suwasara 0 0.09 0.09 6 Rawatkheda 0.01 0.04 0.05 4 Raghunathpura 0 0.03 0.03 2 Gordhanpura 0.01 0.16 0.17 11 Karandiya 0 0.03 0.03 2 Kishorpura 0.01 0.16 0.17 11 Parsi 0.014 0.07 0.086 5 Maukheda 0 0.07 0.07 5 Belara 0.014 0.014 0.03 5 Dabdi 0 0.014 0.014 1 Dayoriya Vijay 0.014 0 0.014 0 Deoriya Moti 0 0.06 0.06 4 Dhikniya 0 0.04 0.04 3 Lakhwa 0 0.07 0.07 5 Titrod 0.12 0.1 0.22 7 Dhankhedi, 0.28 0.46 0.74 14 Nayakheda Bapcha Runija Total 0.522 1.558 2.084 89 Sitamau Grid Two bays for Laduna 16 0 16 0 Substation the project Total 16 0 16 0 Grand Total 46.392 86.268 131.13 638 There is no land purchase or acquisition associated with the transmission line. The entire transmission line required a RoW clearance. The RoW for the transmission line route is understood to be 24 m (12 m on each side of the 1 since the georeferenced cadastral maps for these villages were not available at the time of the RAP, this is based on a review of the satellite imagery along the transmission line corridor and consultations with key stakeholders such as Patwari, village Chaukidaar and local community/ land owners in the vicinity of the RoW.. There may be ,imitations therefore. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-IV transmission line route) for the entire length of 39.139 km. The RoW for the transmission line towers is understood to be 12X12 sqm. Of the 114 towers in the transmission line, 87 are located on private land, and the remaining 27 are located on government land. These 87 towers on private land are located on land owned by ~89 land owners across 19 villages. The land for the grid substation at Laduna, is spread across 16 hectares. This 16 hectares is comprised completely of government land, the land allotment process is presently under way. The RoW for the transmission line has been procured in keeping with the requirements of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. Compensation to the land owners for damage to crops by the construction activities in the RoW was provided at three stages, namely: • During the excavation work for laying the tower; • During the time of tower erection and • Power lines are strung out between towers No damage to trees due to cutting or trimming has occurred in Phase II. The compensation for crop loss in the RoW is being paid to all land owners through cheques; for the excavation for tower foundation and tower erection activities, according to the electricity act, 2003. This cheque disbursement was done in phases, the last disbursement was done in August 2017, while the remaining disbursement is presently under process. APPLICABLE REFERENCE FRAMEWORK The applicable reference framework for the ESIA is comprised of the following: • Applicable national and state level environmental and social laws and regulations; • Indian labour laws; • World Bank Safeguard Requirements; • IFC Performance Standards; • Environmental and Social Management Framework by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Department Project Categorization In accordance to the OP 4.01 – Environmental Assessment, World Bank, with reference to the World Bank screening criteria, the Project fall under ‘Category B’. The social or environmental impacts are assessed as limited, few in number, site-specific, largely reversible, and readily addressed through mitigation measures. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-V CURRENT BASELINE STATUS The following table provides a summary of the baseline in the study area Table 0.3 Summary of Current Baseline Status S. Category Description of Baseline 1. Location The site is located at a distance of 30 km East of Mandsaur town and lies Characteristics between the parallels of 24° 0’5.35"N to 24° 3'18.59"N latitude and between the meridians of 75°21'30.16"E to 75°42'56.04"E longitude. 2. Stud yArea Environmental and Social baseline: 2 km distance on both sides of Transmission line and 2 km corridor of grid substation; Flora and fauna: 4 km distance on both sides of Transmission line and 4 km corridor of grid substation. The study area for the Project is considered as per the ToR for the Project. 3. Land Use and • In general, the landuse of the study area is agricultural land and scrub Land Cover land; • Landuse of transmission towers is mostly agricultural land. The towers located at government land have scrub landuse;; • Area for transmission tower is 144 sqm; • Landuse of RoW of transmission line is mostly agricultural land and scrub landuse; • Sitamau grid substation has barren landuse. 4. Topography Substation: fairly plain topography; Transmission line: mix of plain and undulating topography. 5. Drainage • Study area has dendritic drainage pattern; • Transmission line passing through Chambal River and nallahs; 6. Soil Characteristics Mostly deep medium black cotton soil, 7. Ground Water Study area falls under as ‘over-exploited’ category in terms of groundwater usage, as per CGWA. 8. Ambient Air The ambient air quality parameters were within the prescribed CPCB Quality limits. 9. Ambient Noise The noise levels during day and night time were reported higher at some Quality locations than CPCB prescribed limits. 10. Biological • Habitats in the study area include agricultural land, homestead Environment plantation, open scrub, water bodies and open forest areas. • Two species of amphibians, 11 species of reptiles, 66 species of birds and 12 species of mammals were recorded/reported from the study area during site visit • One Schedule I reptile, 6 birds and 1 mammals recorded from the study area • One endangered species viz. Egyptian Vulture was recorded during primary survey 11. Demographic The study area is comprised of 27 villages, namely Ghasoi, Suwasara, Profile Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda, Sitamau, Laduna, Bapchya, Gordhanpura, Ruparel, Guradiya Vijay, Bardiya, Suwasara and Haripura of the Suwasara and Sitamau tehsil. The study area is characterised by a total population of 282398 individuals in 61178 households. The average household size in the study area is 4.62 individuals per household. The study area has an average sex ratio of 956 females per thousand males, which is lower than that of the Mandsaur District but higher than the Madhya Pradesh State. 12. Social Stratification The study area is characterised by Scheduled Caste (SC) representation of approximately 22.77% and a negligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) population (less than 1% of the total population). The dominant religion in the study area is Hinduism, with 90-100% of the households being reported as Hindus during the consultations. The main sub castes in the study area ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-VI S. Category Description of Baseline are Rajputs, Sondhiya Thakur, Balai, Brahmins, Sutar, Chamar, Bagri, Nayi and Harijans. 13. Gender Profile Consultations with women suggest that early marriage and child marriage, minimal participation of women in household or economic decision making, preference for male child, lesser economic freedom, etc., are entrenched in the social system. The women are primarily responsible for household chores and additionally take up income generating activities such as agricultural or construction labourers. However, they are perceived to be less efficient than their male counterparts and consequentially are paid lesser wages. The women lack direct access to bank accounts and their wages are collected and managed by their husbands. 14. Education and The villages in AoI is have a literacy rate of 58.3 %, which is significantly Literacy lower than the literacy rates of the State and District, 69.32% and 71.8% respectively. Of this, the male literacy rate (70.24%) is higher than the female literacy rate (45.82%). 15. Land Ownership In terms of agricultural land holdings, study area has small land holdings, with most of the villages having less than 2 ha per household. only the villages Dhikanya, Kishorepura, Deoriya Moti, Gordhanpura and Bapchya have more than 2 ha of agricultural land per household. While most households are reported to have small land holdings (less than 1 Ha), some households (Rajput and other higher castes) are reported to have larger land holdings (10 Ha and more). 16. Livelihood Profile The study area is characterised by a Worker Participation Ratio (WPR) of 52.78%. Of the population, the male WPR is higher at 58.99%, while the female WPR is 46.28%. Of the main working population, majority (91.4%) are reported to be engaged in farm based activities, including those working as cultivators and agricultural labourers. Apart from this, 7.86% are engaged in ‘Other’ activities which comprise of non-farm based activities including construction labourers, small businesses and service sector etc. The farm based activities in the villages within study area comprise of agriculture, agricultural labour and livestock rearing. The non-farm based livelihoods in the study area primarily comprise of casual labour involved in construction activities in nearby villages and in urban centres of Shamgarh and Suwasara. These livelihoods act as a supplementary source of income to the families in the area, with the households relying on this income to buffer against the fluctuations in income from agriculture and to provide sustenance during the non- cultivation periods (summer). 17. Water Supply and The villages in study area were noticed to have poor sanitation facilities Sanitation with open drains and varying water availability. According to census of India 2011 data & consultation with the community, the main sources of water were uncovered wells, hand pumps and tube wells or bore wells. However, majority of households have recently installed piped water. 18. Health facilities The population is primarily dependent upon the health facilities in the and Health Seeking urban centres of Shamgarh and Suwasara for any serious illness or Behaviour specialized medical advice ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-VII POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS Table 0.4 Summary of Impacts Category Brief Description Impact Impact Significance Significance (without (post- mitigation mitigation) measures) Planning and Construction Phase Landuse and • Permanent change in land use at Tower locations and Negligible Negligible Landcover Sitamau substation; • The total land for the project (for substation, tower base and RoW of transmission line) is 101.36 hectares of which 17.64 hectares land (~17.5% of total project area) had permanent change in landuse (16 ha for substation and 1.64 ha for TL base area).. • Limited change in landuse of the RoW of Transmission line in form of restrictions on activities such as growing of large trees. Soil • Removal of top soil at substation may lead to loss of good Minor Minor environment quality soil; • The land area already disturbed during foundation activities totals to about 1.58 ha (for 110 transmission towers disturbed during construction). Besides this about 1.974 ha of agricultural land was also compacted due to vehicular movement; • Generation of construction debris at substation; • Impact on soil and land environment due to improper management of domestic solid waste generated at substation; • Improper storage and handling of hazardous materials (e.g., fuel and lubricant) at substation; • Waste generated from operation of construction equipment and machinery and their maintenance leading to soil contamination due to leaks/ spillage at substation; • Generation of hazardous waste during operation of substation. Water • Stress on local water resources due to water requirement Moderate Minor resources and for the foundation activities, labour camp (shifting); quality • Abstraction of ground water at substation without NOC from CGWA • Soil erosion and sediment transport to Nallah and seasonal drainages at tower locations. Drainage • The natural drainage pattern at substation will change Negligible Negligible due to site levelling. Ambient air • Dust emissions due to movement of machinery and Moderate Minor quality vehicles at substation; • Fugitive dust emissions due to site clearance activities, excavation and back filling activities etc at substation.; • Emissions from 200 KVA DG set for substation; • Sensitive receptor- School adjacent to Sitamau grid substation. Ambient noise • Noise generation due to movement of vehicles and heavy Moderate Minor quality earth moving machineries at substation; • Generation of noise during operation of DG Set at substation; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-VIII Category Brief Description Impact Impact Significance Significance (without (post- mitigation mitigation) measures) • Sensitive receptor- School adjacent to Sitamau grid substation. Occupational • Occupational health hazards due to dust and noise Minor to Minor health and pollution; Moderate safety • Exposure to noise during drilling and breaking at substation; • Slip and trip hazards during monsoon season; • The area experiences extreme winter and summer condition. Working during very high and low temperature could cause health hazards; • Safety risk due to wrong handling of construction machinery, working at height at substation Flora and • Impact of vegetation clearance had already happened at Minor Minor fauna- the tower footing during foundation activities. vegetation • Construction of towers and stringing of transmission lines Clearance may lead to (or already had led to) chopping/trimming or clearing of tree species. This may also happen (or already happened) during line stringing between 7/4-7.5, 8/4-AP11,10/1-10/2, 10/3-10/4, 10/5-AP11, 12/6-12/7, 12/13-12/14, 12/15-12/17, 12/20-12/21, 12-22,12/23, AP15-15/1, 15/5-15/6, 15/14-15/15, 15/16-15/17, 15/19- 15/21, 15/24-15/25, 16/1-16/2, 16/3-16/4, 16/7-16/9, 16/12-16-13. Flora and • Excavation for foundations for transmission towers and Minor Minor fauna- ancillary facilities had direct impact on burrowing fauna, Construction mammalian fauna and an indirect impact on flora/fauna activities through the changing of soil properties. • Anthropogenic movement could create increased stress on mammals, birds and reptiles in the project study area in proximity to the areas tower construction and stringing activities are proposed. Impact on The RoW for the tower base area hass resulted in an impact on Minor Negligible Private Land 1.64 Ha. Of this, 1.2 Ha is on private land owned by approx. 89 owners in land owners from nineteen villages. This impact on land has Tower Base not resulted in the physical displacement (loss of residential Area and structure) for any private land owner. However, the project below activities did result in crop loss due to the following activities: conductors during • On the RoW identified for the tower and its immediate Stringing vicinity, due to foundation and erection activities Exercise including creation of access roads to tower location, soil excavation and movement of equipment and personnel; and • On the RoW identified for the transmission line route due to stringing activities. The construction activities of the tower base (including foundation, erection and access road) is understood to impact on an average 2% of the of the total land holding of the land owner. The compensation payment to the land owners for excavation and tower erection is presently under process, with the last payment being made in August 2017. This compensation has ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-IX Category Brief Description Impact Impact Significance Significance (without (post- mitigation mitigation) measures) been paid in keeping with the electricity act, 2003 & the compensation for the crop is paid according to MP & Chhattisgarh Land revenue code, 1959. Impact on The land in the 24 m RoW for the entire length of the Minor Negligible private land transmission line is comprised of 83.72 Ha of land. Of this, 63 owners within Ha is agricultural land. There was no tree cutting/trimming or RoW due to loss of structure along the RoW. However, the restrictions on imposition of land use along the transmission line route for maintaining a land use safe clearance distance of 7 m from the transmission wires is restrictions likely to cause diminution of land value. Impact on The common property resources in the area comprise of Negligible Negligible local government land (pasture land and uncultivable waste land) community used for grazing purposes. The grid substation is being due to loss of developed on government land, will result in the loss of 1.49% grazing land (16 Ha of 1071.41 Ha) of the total grazing land available to the for grid Sub- local community in the villages in the study area. This will station result in a minimal increase in the overall density of livestock heads per hectare in the area. However, there may be issues of grazing lands being demarcated amongst village and thus there being a risk of conflict amongst villages for access to grazing land. The transmission line RoW will not result in impacts on common property resources. Impacts Due to At present there are 25 contractual workers engaged in the Minor Negligible Migrant project. The unskilled labourers employed were recruited Labour from the local villages itself, while the semi-skilled and skilled labourers are reported to be workers from other districts of Madhya Pradesh. This influx of labour in the study area may have the following impacts on the local community: • Risk of conflict and social unrest due to cultural differences between the labourers and local community; • Increase in economic opportunity for local retailers and shop owners through the purchase of provisions by labourers The number of labourers is very small in comparison to the local community (0.01%). From the discussion with the local community it is understood that there have been no instances of conflict or unrest due to the presence of the labourers in the vicinity of the villages. This is primarily understood to be resultant from the labourers respecting the culture and traditions of the local community and serving as a source of economic opportunities for the small business owners in the villages. Impact on The risk to the health and safety of the local community from Minor Negligible Community the construction phase activities is expected to result from the Health and following: Safety • Waste generation from construction activities • Dust and Noise emissions • Accidental spillage of hazardous waste and oils; • Accidents and injuries due to traffic and resource movement and movement of local community in vicinity of construction sites; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-X Category Brief Description Impact Impact Significance Significance (without (post- mitigation mitigation) measures) • Health and Safety impacts from labour influx According the satellite imagery available, there are only 3 towers with a structure within 100 m. However, these are understood to be non-residential structures. The closest settlements to the transmission line are Kishorepura and Maukheda, both more than 500 m from the line. Impact on The construction phase of the project resulted in the creation Positive Positive Economy and of employment and economic opportunities for the local Employment community. These economic opportunities comprised of the in the Study following: Area • Contractual employment of the local community as labourers in the project; • Contracting opportunities for locals possessing tractors hired by the project; • Creation of indirect opportunities for the local shop keepers and retail sellers due to the presence of migrant workers in the area, around the grid substation area; Operations Phase Soil Generation of hazardous waste at substation; Negligible Negligible Environment Potential soil contamination due to leakages and spillages. Noise Quality • Maintenance and repair activities; Minor Minor • ‘Corona discharge’ from the overhead lines; • Impact on school adjacent to substation. Visual Impacts • Presence of substation and related structures in rural Negligible Negligible setup; • Presence of transmission towers in the agricultural fields; • Electro- • The power evacuation through the transmission line There are no specific magnetic fields during operation phase will result in development of standards or guidance on electromagnetic fields. There have been some concerns EMF in India however the about possible health risk from exposure to Indian Electricity Act and electromagnetic radiation from overhead transmission Rules clearly stipulate the line. People working in the vicinity of transmission line minimum clearances are potentially prone to exposure to EMF. required. As per ICNIRP standards, the EMF generated by 220KV line is lesser than the suggested value. Health and • There is a possibility of lines or towers/ tower falling to Minor Minor safety the ground, during the operational phase, contact with the transmission line can result in electrocution; • Ignorant people trying to tap electricity from high tension wire can lead to fatal accidents; • At substation location, risks associated with transformer blast, electrical hazards are predicted. Flora and • Collision of birds can happen with transmission line due Moderate Moderate fauna- to specific behaviours like courtship displays, aerial Collision and hunting and during flights between roosting and feeding Electrical areas in proximity to power lines hazards for • Collision and electrocution hazard may happen at the avifaunal entire stretch of the transmission line however, areas that species are more vulnerable to avifauna are listed below ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-XI Category Brief Description Impact Impact Significance Significance (without (post- mitigation mitigation) measures) Tower AP-14 and AP-15 as they are the two o towers on either side of the Chambal River where the transmission line crosses the river. o Apart from the two towers mentioned above; 5 km stretch in either side of Chambal River is vulnerable to bird collision o Towers 7/7-AP-7 as they are in proximity to the perennial waterbody Ghasoi pond; o Areas where the transmission line crosses ephemeral streams viz. in between towers 16/4- 16/5, 15/9-15/8, 15/7-15/6, 15/6-15/5, 15/2- 15/1, 13/9-13/8, 13/5-13/4, 12/29-12/28, 12/26- 12/25, 12/17-12/16, 12/11-12/10, 10/1-AP10, 8/5-8/4. Impacts of the regular maintenance activities during the operations Moderate Negligible economic loss phase, may result in crop loss and tree loss due to the due to damage following: to standing crops during • Crop loss due to movement of personnel and machinery Maintenance for maintenance activities; work • Trimming of trees and vegetation within 7 m height in the RoW. The compensation for the impacts of crop loss will be paid in keeping with the electricity act, 2003 and the MP & Chhattisgarh Land revenue code, 1959. The assessment of loss will be done in the presence of the land owners. As there is a restriction on growing tall trees in the RoW, these losses are not compensated. Impact on The impacts on community health and safety during the Moderate Negligible Community operations phase are likely to result from: Health and Safety • Movement of traffic and machinery for maintenance; • Tower falling; • Wire snapping; • Exposure to herbicide/pesticides used for maintenance of RoW; • EMF generation and electromagnetic interference; • Electrocution There are no settlements within 1 km distance of grid substation. There is however one school (Jawaharlal Navodya Vidyalay) within 500 m of the substation ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Analysis of alternatives is carried out for complete route (Phase I and Phase II) due to the reason, the transmission line route is finalized for complete stretch (i.e. from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to Sitamau Grid substation), For selection of final route, following points were taken into consideration: • TL route does not involve any human settlement; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-XII • TL route does not affect/ minimum affect any archaeological/ cultural monument; • Avoid forest area; • TL route avoiding passing through any protected area such as National Park/ Wild life Sanctuary; • TL route avoid disturbance to public utility services such as school, playground, bus depots etc.; The selected route does not involve any settlements in RoW and also percentage of agricultural land is lowest as compared to other alternative routes. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND DISCLOSURE The following key stakeholder groups were identified and analysed according to their level of influence and impact Table 0.0.5 Stakeholder Identification and Analysis Stakeholder Group Level of Level of Influence of Influence of Stakeholder Group project Project Affected Land Owners of both the High High Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park and transmission line Local Community Medium low Vulnerable community Medium/High Low Opinion holders & Community Leaders Low Medium Local Gram Panchayats Medium Medium/High Regulatory Authority Low High State Administration Low High District Administration Low High Contractors and sub-contractors High High Contractual Workers High High As part of the ESIA for the project, the following consultations were undertaken. Table 0.6 Consultations undertaken for the Project Date Stakeholder Details 5th December Discussions with Land owners along the RoW of Transmission Line and tower -7th footing December 12th April Discussion with local community at Suwasara 12th April Discussion with local community at Ghasoi 11th October Discussion with Women Group in Dhankhedi 6th December Discussions with Patwaris of Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil of villages along RoW 5 December Discussion with Tehsildar and Revenue Inspector of Sitamau th 6th December Discussion with Tehsildar and Revenue Inspector of Suwasara 6th December Discussion with local community at Belara ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-XIII As part of these consultations an attempt was made to develop an understanding of the stakeholder group’s key concerns and expectations from the project, the stakeholder group’s perception of the project and to triangulate the secondary information available on the area. Some of the key issues discussed as part of these discussions is as follow: • Preference to local community in development activities • Loss of grazing land • Conflict with migrant workers • Delay in Payment of compensation for Tower foundation and erection activities: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The ESMP identifies potential impacts from the planned activities and outlines mitigation measures required to reduce the likely negative effects on the physical, biological and social environment.This is in accordance to World Bank Safeguard policies (Op 4.01, Annex C- Environmental Management Plan) and draft Environmental and Social Management Framework, February, 2017. The mitigation measures and management plan are provided only for the pending construction activities and operation phase. The ESMP also provides institutional arrangements for implementation and monitoring of ESMP. A designated Environmental and social officer shall be appointed for the project and he shall be responsible for implementation of ESMP at site, its monitoring and reporting to World Bank. An indicative budget for construction and O&M ESMP is also given. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM As part of the ESMP for the project, a Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Grievance Redressal Mechanism have been formulated, and is presented in Annex F. RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN In keeping with the requirements of the applicable reference framework, a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is being prepared for the Transmission Line and the land owners impacted by the same. The socio-economic survey for the RAP is presently under process. Once that is completed, the RAP will be prepared and presented in Annex E of this report. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION The project is assessed to generate environmental and social impacts owing to land access and the spread of transmission corridor. Issues pertaining to ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-XIV compensation for hindrances to use of land and crop, health concerns due to erection of transmission line are considered to be important. The ongoing construction activities had changed the baseline conditions to some extent. Mitigation measures for potential impacts on Air, Land, Noise, Traffic, Ecology, and Socio-economics have been specified through proper follow up of best practice of • Compensation, public disclosure, grievance management and compensation; • Application of standards for Health and Safety for tower erection and stringing activities; • Clearances and permits required for each sub activity ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 ES-XV 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (herein after referred as ‘RUMSL”) is developing a 250 MW Solar Park (Mandsaur Solar Park), in Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh. For the purpose of evacuation of the power generated, a transmission system, comprising of one pooling substation, one grid substation and a 47.97 km transmission line being developed by RUMSL which passes through 21 villages in the tehsil of Suwasara and Sitamau in District Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh. The project has been developed under two phases: • Phase 1: Transmission Line of about 8.831 km length from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to temporary tapping point on existing Bhanpura- Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line and 220 KV Gujarkhedi Pooling substation; • Phase 2: Transmission Line of about 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point to Sitamau MPPTCL Grid Substation and 400/220 KV Sitamau Grid Substation. The World Bank has agreed to provide financial support for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines of the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park and two bays at Sitamau Grid Substation. As part of its investment requirements, World Bank requires an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) to be undertaken for the internal evacuation and associated transmission line for the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park. ERM India Private Limited (ERM) has been commissioned by RUMSL to undertake ESIA for the transmission line and substations. As part of the study, ERM conducted a scoping visit to the site in March, 2017 and an inception report including scoping for ESIA study was submitted to RUMSL. Based on the scoping, the ESIA study was carried out for both the phases. This report discusses the environment and social impacts of the Phase- II of the transmission line project. 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT It is to be noted that the Transmission Line Projects in India do not require an Environmental Clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006. World Bank requires an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) to be undertaken for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines for the Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar park which are covered under its investment. Earlier, in discussion with RUMSL and World Bank, it was agreed to conduct ESIA study separately for Phase I and Phase II. Accordingly, separate ESIA ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 report for Phase I was prepared and submitted to RUMSL in August 2017 (final report in October 2017). The present report discusses the project description, applicable regulatory framework, environmental and social baseline, scoping, stakeholder mapping for the Phase-II of the project i.e. transmission line of about 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point on existing Bhanpura-Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line to Sitamau Grid Substation (hereafter referred to as ‘the project’) and assesses the potential adverse and beneficial impacts that the project could have, along with suitable mitigation measures and an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the project. 1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT This section provides an overview of the Transmission Line (Phase-II), status of its implementation at the time of ESIA. 1.3.1 Transmission Line Phase-II: Tapping Point on existing Bhanpura-Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line to Sitamau Grid Substation As mentioned in Section 1.1, the complete transmission line was erected in two phases. The details of the project components to be developed as part of Phase II of the project are provided in the table below. Table 1.1 Project Components- Phase II S. No. Project Component Transmission Line 1. Phase II: 220 KV Double Circuit and Double Strung (DCDS) line from temporary tapping point to Sitamau Grid Substation of 39.139 km length Sitamau Grid Substation 2. 400/220 KV Grid Substation at Sitamau, Mandsaur Source: RUMSL RUMSL has signed a Project Management Contract (PMC) with Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) to oversee the development of power evacuation infrastructure for the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park. A detailed description of the project is provided in Section 2 of this report. 1.3.2 Construction Status of Project during ESIA During the ESIA assessment, it was observed that Phase II activities were at advanced construction stage. The status of project during assessment is given below in Table 1.2. ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 Table 1.2 Status of Phase-II Implementation at the time of ESIA S. Project Component No. Transmission Line (Phase II): 220 KV Double Circuit and Double Strung (DCDS) line from temporary tapping point to Sitamau Grid Substation of 39.139 km length 1. Foundation for 110 towers in phase II was completed 2. Erection of 85 towers was completed Substation: 400/220 KV Grid Substation at Sitamau 1. Land parcel was identified 2. Land acquisition process and designing of the substation are yet to start Source: RUMSL and MPPTCL 1.4 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF ESIA The overall objective of this report is to assist RUMSL in carrying out environment and social impact assessment (ESIA) for the project, in keeping with the World Bank Safeguard Policies and Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) as disclosed on MNRE’s website. The general scope of the ESIA includes the following: • Identification and review of the applicable local, state, national and international environmental and social legislation and regulatory framework; • Collection of baseline information for physical, biological and human environment through primary and secondary information; • Stakeholder analysis (key expectations, impacts, issues as related to each stakeholder) and public consultations; • Socio-economic survey of landowners along the transmission line RoW as part of the Resettlement Action Plan development process; • Assessment of positive and negative social and environmental impacts/risks likely to occur for different sub-groups or beneficiaries as a result of project interventions, and suggest measures to avoid/ minimize/ mitigate negative impacts and derive the maximum from positive impacts; • Formulation of Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) in accordance to WB safeguard policies; • Institutional arrangements- document the existing institutional and implementation arrangements, covering all key entities- government departments, sector institutions, political bodies, etc. The institutional arrangement to cover role and responsibility of various players at project, district and state level. Grievance redress mechanism, monitoring and evaluation plan including indicators, capacity building requirements to manage E&S issues, implementation schedule and budget. It should be noted that Phase II of the project was under advance construction during ESIA study, while the foundation and erection activities are expected to be completed by end of December, the stringing activities will be undertaken only once the substation is constructed. Also, a construction phase ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 ESMP was submitted for Phase II for implementation on site in August 2017. This ESIA for Phase-II analyses the design and construction stage impacts retrospectively. The mitigation measures recommended in ESMP are considered as embedded measures for ongoing construction activities for purpose of impact assessment. Additional mitigation measures were proposed for the remaining project activities only. 1.5 APPROACH AND KEY TASKS FOR THIS ESIA STUDY ERM adopted following approach for the ESIA study which is further elaborated in Section 5.2: The following tasks were carried out by ERM for this study: Table 1.3 Key tasks under this ESIA study S. Task Details No. 1. Kick off meeting and Prior to the mobilization of the team for the scoping visit, document request ERM shared a request for information with RUMSL. A two member ERM team comprised of environmental and social expert had a kick off meeting with the project representatives from RUMSL, MPPTCL and NTPC on 28th March 2017. 2. Site Reconnaissance ERM team undertook a site reconnaissance visit on 29th and 30th March 2017. Based on the site reconnaissance, scoping exercise for the ESIA study was carried out. ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 S. Task Details No. 3. Site Visit and ERM team comprised of environment, ecology and social Consultations expert conducted the site- survey for the project from 10th to 14th April, 2017. During site visit, stakeholder consultations along the villages in the study area, survey of flora and fauna, discussion with forest department officials, was carried out. In addition to this, a site visit was undertaken from 4th December- 7th December 2017, during which additional consultations, socio-economic survey of PAFs and visual reconnaissance of the project development activities was undertaken. Details of stakeholder consultations are given in Section 7 of ESIA report. 4. Baseline data collection Collection of site related primary and secondary information 5. Impact Assessment Impact assessment has been carried out for the project and mitigation measures were proposed. 6. Analysis of Alternatives During the ESIA, phase II construction was at an advance stage (see Table 1.2). Hence, analysis of alternative is based by documenting the inputs from the design team on parameters adopted for route selection. (see Section-6 for details). 7. Preparation of The ESMP prepared has incorporated measures and Environmental and procedures for environmental and social mitigation measures Social Management Plan for all significant project impacts. As construction of some components of the project was complete and others were in advance stage, a range of impacts linked to construction activities had already manifested. Hence, the management plan prepared for construction stage covers the residual impacts which can be mitigated. The management plan for operation stage covers all potential impacts. 8. Institutional The existing institutional arrangements for the project; arrangements covering all key entities and the organization structure recommended in ESMF for the Solar Park (Feb 2017) was taken into consideration while determining the implementation mechanism and roles and responsibilities. (see Section-9 for details) 1.6 LIMITATIONS This ESIA report is based on scientific principles and professional judgment applied to facts with subjective interpretations. Professional judgments expressed herein are based on the facts currently available within the limits of the scope of work, information provided by the client or its representatives and available secondary data. The ESIA report was therefore prepared with some limitations that are highlighted in the following paragraph. • The observations are based on the field activities implemented during the field visit and stakeholder feedback; • Phase II of the project was under construction during ESIA study. Hence, the impacts are assessed retrospectively for completed construction works, and prospectively for pending construction activities (erection of a few ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 towers (29 towers), stringing, and establishment of Sitamau Grid substation) and operation phase activities; • During ESIA study, Sitamau Grid substation was in nascent stage of planning. Only a land parcel was identified for substation and land acquisition and substation designing processes were yet to start. Hence, the impact assessment due to construction and operation activities at substation was done based on limited information provided by RUMSL; • The environment and social mitigation measures implemented during the completed construction work is based on information provided by EPC contractor/ RUMSL site officers and observations made during the site visit; • According to the discussion with RUMSL, it is understood that the RoW for the transmission line has been revised to 24m (12 m on each side). In keeping with this, the present ESIA has been undertaken in keeping with an RoW of 24m. • A separate Resettlement Action Plan is being prepared for the entire transmission line route as part of the ESIA. The socio-economic survey of the PAFs is presently underway. Post the completion of this survey, the number of impacted land owners across villages is likely to be updated. 1.6.1 Uses of this Report ERM is not engaged in social and environmental, health & safety consulting and reporting for the purposes of advertising, sales promotion, or endorsement of any client's interests, including raising investment capital or recommending investment decisions, or other publicity purposes. Client acknowledges that the report prepared by ERM are for exclusive use of Client and agrees that ERM's reports or correspondence will not be used or reproduced in full or in part for such promotional purposes, and may not be used or relied upon in any prospectus or offering circular. Client also agrees that none of its advertising, sales promotion, or other publicity matter containing any information obtained from these assessments or reports, either in parts or entirety, will make reference to ERM's trade name. Nothing contained in this report shall be construed as a warranty or affirmation by ERM that the site and property described in the report are suitable collateral for any loan or that acquisition of such property by any lender through foreclosure proceedings or otherwise will not expose the lender to potential environmental or social liability. 1.7 REPORT STRUCTURE The structure of this ESIA report is as given in Table 1.4. Table 1.4 Structure of the report Section Title Description Executive Summary ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 Section Title Description Section 1 Introduction (this section) Introduction to the project and ESIA methodology Section 2 Project Description Technical description of the project & related infrastructure and activities Section 3 Policy, Legal and Discussion of the applicable environmental and Institutional Framework social regulatory framework and its relevance for the project. Section 4 Environmental and Social An outline of the Environmental, Social and flora Baseline Status & fauna baseline status in the area of the project. Section 5 Environmental and Social This section includes details of identified Impacts environmental impacts and associated risks due to project activities, assessment of significance of impacts and presents mitigation measures for minimizing and /or offsetting adverse impacts identified. Section 6 Analysis of Alternatives This section outline the analysis of alternatives carried out for the project. Section 7 Stakeholder Identification, Identification and engagement with the key Information disclosure, stakeholders, in order to assess the impact of the Consultation and project on them and their influence on the Participation project. Section 8 Environmental and Social Outline of the Environmental and Social Management Plan Management Plan (ESMP) taking into account identified impacts and planned mitigation measures and monitoring requirements. This section also includes details of institutional arrangements for the project, monitoring and reporting indicators for performance of ESMP and budgetary allocation. Section 9 Recommendation and This section provides conclusion of ESIA Conclusion Annexures Annex A Methodology followed for ESIA Annex B Map showing RoW of Transmission line Annex C Flora and Fauna of the Study Area Annex D Summary of cumulative ecological impacts of transmission line Annex E Resettlement Action Plan for Transmission Line Annex F Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Grievance Redressal Mechanism Annex G ESMP Monitoring checklist for construction and Operation Phase ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This section provides an overview of the Phase II project in terms of location, associated infrastructure, equipment required and activities performed during the construction, operation and decommissioning stages of the project. 2.1 OVERVIEW OF PROJECT SITE The Transmission Line corridor is located in the Tehsil of Suwasara and Sitamau in the District Mandsaur of State of Madhya Pradesh. A brief description of the project is given in Table 2.1. Table 2.1 Brief Description of Project S. No. Particulars Description 1. Project Village • Transmission line (19): Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, location Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda, Haripura • Sitamau Grid substation: Sitamau 2. Tehsil Suwasara and Sitamau 3. District Name/State Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh 4. Location Coordinates The project footprint lies between 23°59'59.24"N to 24° 3'16.39"N latitude and 75°21'22.54"E to 75°43'8.02"E longitude 5. Capacity • Transmission line: 220 KV Double Circuit and Double Strung (DCDS) line; • Sitamau Grid substation: 400/220 KV Grid substation 6. Power Evacuation The transmission line will evacuate power from Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar park through Sitamau Grid Substation. 7. Climatic zone Subtropical Humid 8. Average Elevation from 416 amsl to >469 asml 9. Site Conditions • Mostly (87 out of 114 Towers) flat agricultural land in the foot print of transmission towers along the transmission line; • Sitamau Grid substation had fairly flat topography. 10. Road Accessibility • Site could be accessed through Mandsaur Suwasara road which connects to village roads of the area; • Sitamau Grid Substation could be accessed through Sh-14 (Chowmahala- Sitamau road). 11. Roads crossing RoW National Highway: Nil of Transmission Line State Highway: Nil Village Roads/ cart track: 49 locations 12. Nearest Airport Bhopal Airport: ~200 km aerial distance in ESE direction; Indore Airport: ~ 150 km aerial distance in South direction. 13. Nearest Railway • Suwasara Railway Station: ~7.5 km aerial distance from station temporary tapping station in WNW direction; 30 km aerial distance from Sitamau Grid Substation in ENE direction and ~1.6 km aerial distance from AP12 in North direction. • Mandsaur Railway Station: ~30 km aerial distance from Sitamau Grid Substation in NNE direction. ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 S. No. Particulars Description 14. Railway crossing 1 (electrified) RoW of Transmission Line 15. River/canal/nallah/ River: 1 (Chambal River) pond crossing RoW Canal: Nil; of Transmission Line Nallah: 42 locations Pond/ Water body: Nil 16. Number of Power 132 KV TL: 2 locations line (66 KV and above) crossing RoW of Transmission Line 17. Protected areas Nil (National Park/ Sanctuary)/ Forest land 18. Land Availability • Transmission line: o Tower Base Area: 1.64 ha (114 Towers with 144 sqm Base area each) o Transmission Corridor (83.72 ha considering 24m RoW width and 39139m length of Transmission Corridor); o Access Road: The project has primarily used the existing roads in the area (as discussed in Section 2). In addition to this, temporary access routes of 1.974 Ha were used for the construction phase. • Sitamau Grid Substation: Approximately 16 ha 19. Water Requirement Construction Phase: • Transmission line: 5300 m3 (for foundation and curing) ~ 2- 3 m3 domestic water for workers; • Sitamau Grid Substation: 10-15 m3/day including domestic water Operation Phase Sitamau Grid Substation: ~2-3 m3/day 20. Source of Water Construction Phase • Transmission line: from tankers • Sitamau Grid Substation: tanker water Operation Phase • Sitamau grid substation: tanker water 21. DG sets Transmission line: moiel DG Set (5 KVA)l; Sitamau Grid Substation: 200 KVA 22. Soil Characteristics Mostly deep medium black soil 23. Seismic Zone Seismic Zone II – Low Damage Risk Zone. This is indicative of a MSK VI or less. 24. Flood prone zone As per the Flood hazard map of India of BMTPC, the Project area does not fall under a flood prone zone 25. Wind zone The Project area falls in a High Damage Risk Zone (Vb = 47 m/s) Source: RUMSL and site visit The Project location map on Survey of India map with environmental and social features is shown in ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 Figure 2.1. The observations made along the transmission line route during site visit are provided in Figure 2.2 . ERM RUMSL: DRAFT ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 December 2017 25 Figure 2.1 Survey of India Toposheet showing transmission line- Phase II and Sitamau Grid Substation ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 26 Figure 2.2 Selected Photos along the Transmission Line route observed during site visit View of Chambal River View of Railway track crossing Transmission Line View of surrounding landuse View of Nalla passing through transmission Line Source: Site Visit of ERM during April 2017 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 27 2.2 PROFILE OF THE PROJECT ROUTE The details of the project components developed as Phase-II of the project are provided in Table 2.2 below. Table 2.2 Project Components for the Phase-1 of the project S. Particulars Details No. Transmission Line (Phase II): 220 KV Double Circuit and Double Strung (DCDS) line from temporary tapping point to Sitamau Grid Substation 1. Length of TL route 39.139 km 2. No. of Transmission Towers 114 nos. 3. Circuit type Double Circuit and Double Strung (DCDS) 4. Type of conductor ACSR Zebra 5. Type of tower 220 KV B-Series Tower and Multi Circuit MC- Series Towers 6. Insulator used Polymer string Insulators 7. No. of Angle Points (AP) 11 8. Span Minimum: 180 m, Maximum: 439 m 9. Ground coverage area Average 144 sqm considered for tower 10. Height of tower B Series: B0 type tower: 34.110 m; B30 type tower: 35.380 m B 60 type tower: 36.220 m; (extension as required from 3m to 10 m) Multi Circuit (MC) Series: MC0 type tower: 50.4 m; MC30 type tower: 49.74 m; MC60 type tower: 49.755 m; (extension of 3m, 6 m and 10 m) 11. Design of tower B series and MC series towers 12. RoW of transmission line 24 m 13. Tower Accessories Danger plates, number plates, phase plates, circuit plates, anti-climbing plates etc. 14. Minimum ground clearance 7m 15. Access Road During the construction phase, the project has primarily been dependent upon the existing roads in the study area. In addition to this, access over 1.974 Ha was sought through agricultural lands for equipment and personnel movement. Similar requirements for access are envisaged in the operations phase as well. The map showing road network in area is provided as Figure 2.3. Substation: 400/220 KV Grid Substation at Sitamau, Mandsaur 1. Land Area 160000 m2 (16 hectares) 2. Transformer capacity 315 MVA 3. Type of conductor ACSR Moose 4. Type of Bays 400/220/132 KV bays 5. No. of Bays 22 6. Ancillary facilities Detailed plan under development Source: RUMSL The profiling of transmission towers is provided in the following table. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 28 Table 2.3 Profiling of Transmission Line Towers- Phase II S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 1. 7/1 24o03’18.59”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 240 m; village road 75o42’56.04”E Agricultural land 2. 7/2 24o03’20.78”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nala; 90 m; West direction 120 m; village road 75o42’44.06”E Agricultural land 3. 7/3 24o03’22.97”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 280m; cart track 75o42’32.08”E 4. 7/4 24o03’24.94”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 90 m; West direction 95 m; cart track 75o42’21.31”E 5. 7/5 24o03’27.13”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 70 m; SSW direction 80 m; cart track 75o42’09.33”E 6. 7/6 24o03’29.06”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 500 m; village road 75o41’58.74”E 7. 7/7 24o03’31.22”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 70 m; East direction 70 m; cart track 75o41’46.93”E 750 m; village road 8. 7/8 24o03’33.38”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 60 m; cart track 75o41’35.93”E 9. AP8 24o03’35.60”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nala/water body; 80 m in 40 m; village road 75o41’22.97”E Agricultural land West direction 10. 8/1 24o03’33.78”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 8 m; NNE direction 130 m; cart track 75o41’12.20”E 275 m; village road 11. 8/2 24o03’31.72”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 60 m; cart track 75o41’00.01”E 12. 8/3 24o03’29.75”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 100 m; WSW 140 m; cart track 75o40’48.34”E direction 13. 8/4 24o03’27.69”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 100 m; WNW 50 m; cart track 75o40’36.16”E direction 14. 8/5 24o03’25.74”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 80 m; SSE direction 150 m; cart track 75o40’24.66”E 15. AP9 24o03’23.80”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 50 m; NW direction 370 m; village road 75o40’13.97”E 16. AP10 24o03’21.36”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 30 m; North 340 m; village road 75o40’07.31”E direction ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 29 S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 17. 10/1 24o03’21.38”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 60 m; SE direction 290 m; village road 75o39’54.98”E 18. 10/2 24o03’21.40”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 200 m; village road 75o39’42.59”E 19. 10/3 24o03’21.41”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 70 m; village road 75o39’32.50”E 20. 10/4 24o03’21.42”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 360 m; village road 75o39’22.40”E 21. 10/5 24o03’21.44”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 20 m; cart track 75o39’11.78”E 22. AP11 24o03’21.45”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 70 m; village road 75o38’59.92”E 23. AP12 24o03’20.97”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 190 m; cart track 75o38’53.55”E 24. 12/1 24o03’18.34”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 160 m; cart track 75o38’41.53”E 25. 12/2 24o03’15.75”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 50 m; village road 75o38’29.65”E 26. 12/3 24o03’13.12”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 100 m; ENE 150 m; cart track 75o38’17.59”E direction 27. 12/4 24o03’10.57”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 20 m; cart track 75o38’05.88”E 28. 12/5 24o03’08.05”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 50 m; WSW 250 m; cart track 75o37’54.34”E direction 29. 12/6 24o03’06.06”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 40 m; WSW 200 m; cart track 75o37’45.21”E direction 30. 12/7 24o03’03.69”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 110 m; cart track 75o37’34.36”E 31. 12/8 24o03’01.32”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 30 m; cart track 75o37’23.51”E 32. 12/9 24o02’59.36”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 150 m; cart track 75o37’14.55”E 33. 12/10 24o02’57.26”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 100 m; SW direction 240 m; cart track 75o37’04.91”E ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 30 S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 34. 12/11 24o02’55.27”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 80 m; ENE direction 390 m; cart track 75o36’55.78”E 35. 12/12 24o02’53.46”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 700 m; cart track 75o36’47.51”E 36. 12/13 24o02’51.13”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 80 m; West direction 400 m; cart track 75o36’36.83”E 37. 12/14 24o02’48.57”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 50 m; WSW 60 m; cart track 75o36’25.12”E direction 38. 12/15 24o02’46.17”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 270 m; cart track 75o36’14.10”E 39. 12/16 24o02’43.61”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 600 m; cart track 75o36’02.39”E 40. 12/17 24o02’40.97”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 100 m; ENE 340 m; village road 75o35’50.63”E direction 41. 12/18 24o02’38.42”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 280 m; village road 75o35’38.62”E 42. 12/19 24o02’35.82”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 50 m; WSW 190 m; village road 75o35’26.74”E direction 43. 12/20 24o02’33.49”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 40 m; WSW 140 m; village road 75o35’16.06”E direction 44. 12/21 24o02’30.85”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 40 m; village road 75o35’04.01”E 45. 12/22 24o02’28.33”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 90 m; WSW 70 m; village road 75o34’52.47”E direction 46. 12/23 24o02’25.70”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Structure; 50 m; Nala; 90 m; ENE direction 70 m; village road 75o34’40.41”E North direction 47. 12/24 24o02’23.17”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 410 m; village road 75o34’28.88”E 48. 12/25 24o02’20.65”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 70 m; WSW 230 m; village road 75o34’17.34”E direction 49. 12/26 24o02’18.01”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nala; 80 m; ENE direction 290 m; village road 75o34’05.28”E Agricultural land 50. 12/27 24o02’15.83”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 500 m; village road 75o33’55.30”E Agricultural land ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 31 S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 51. 12/28 24o02’13.50”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 770 m; village road 75o33’44.62”E Agricultural land 52. 12/29 24o02’10.90”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 560 m; cart track 75o33’32.74”E Agricultural land 53. AP13 24o02’08.26”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 190 m; cart track 75o33’20.67”E Agricultural land 54. 13/1 24o02’05.39”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 155 m; cart track 75o33’08.93”E Agricultural land 55. 13/2 24o02’02.51”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 500 m; cart track 75o32’57.13”E Agricultural land 56. 13/3 24o01’59.67”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Drain; 60 m; WSW 850 m; cart track 75o32’45.49”E direction 57. 13/4 24o01’57.08”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 20 m; SSW direction 760 m; village road 75o32’34.89”E 58. 13/5 24o01’54.19”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 425 m; village road 75o32’23.09”E Agricultural land 59. 13/6 24o01’51.31”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 80 m; village road 75o32’11.28”E Agricultural land 60. 13/7 24o01’48.59”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 210 m; village road 75o32’00.16”E Agricultural land 61. 13/8 24o01’45.75”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil 2 Nalas; 44 m and 84 m; 590 m; village road 75o31’48.53”E Agricultural land WSW direction 62. 13/9 24o01’42.87”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 930 m; village road 75o31’36.73”E Agricultural land 63. AP14 24o01’39.98”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Chambal River; 90 m; 1250 m; village road 75o31’24.93”E Agricultural land WNW direction Chambal River 64. AP15 24o01’39.90”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Chambal River; 90 m; East 780 m; cart track 75o31’09.42”E Agricultural land direction 65. 15/1 24o01’36.69”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nala; 30 m; WNW 450 m; cart track 75o30’57.39”E Agricultural land direction 66. 15/2 24o01’34.54”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 95 m; cart track 75o30’45.24”E Agricultural land 67. 15/3 24o01’32.21”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 250 m; cart track 75o30’33.09”E Agricultural land ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 32 S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 68. 15/4 24o01’29.98”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 125 m; cart track 75o30’20.94”E Agricultural land 69. 15/5 24o01’27.74”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nala; 90 m; WSW 480 m; cart track 75o30’08.80”E Agricultural land direction 70. 15/6 24o01’25.53”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 60 m; cart track 75o29’56.82”E Agricultural land 71. 15/7 24o01’23.33”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 280 m; cart track 75o29’44.85”E Agricultural land 72. 15/8 24o01’21.09”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 625 m; cart track 75o29’32.70”E Agricultural land 73. 15/9 24o01’18.85”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 250 m; cart track 75o29’20.55”E 74. 15/10 24o01’16.61”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 100 m; cart track 75o29’08.40”E 75. 15/11 24o01’14.37”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 85 m; cart track 75o28’56.26”E 76. 15/12 24o01’12.16”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 240 m; cart track 75o28’44.28”E 77. 15/13 24o01’09.96”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 60 m; cart track 75o28’32.31”E Agricultural land 78. 15/14 24o01’07.75”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 150 m; village road 75o28’20.34”E 79. 15/15 24o01’05.51”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 495 m; village road 75o28’08.19”E 80. 15/16 24o01’03.30”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 30 m; village road 75o27’56.22”E 81. 15/17 24o01’01.22”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 100 m; WSW 360 m; village road 75o27’44.94”E direction 82. 15/18 24o00’59.01”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 705 m; village road 75o27’32.96”E 83. 15/19 24o00’56.90”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 1030 m; village road 75o27’21.51”E 84. 15/20 24o00’54.66”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 1010 m; cart track 75o27’09.36”E ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 33 S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 85. 15/21 24o00’52.41”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 660 m; cart track 75o26’57.22”E 86. 15/22 24o00’50.17”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 300 m; cart track 75o26’45.07”E 87. 15/23 24o00’47.93”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 40 m; cart track 75o26’32.93”E 88. 15/24 24o00’45.78”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 380 m; cart track 75o26’21.30”E 89. 15/25 24o00’43.64”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 90 m; West direction 80 m; cart track 75o26’09.67”E 90. AP16 24o00’41.43”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 105 m; road 75o25’57.70”E 91. 16/1 24o00’38.52”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 200 m; road 75o25’47.24”E 92. 16/2 24o00’35.23”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 40 m; cart track 75o25’35.38”E 93. 16/3 24o00’32.13”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nil 120 m; cart track 75o25’24.20”E 94. 16/4 24o00’29.17”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 75 m; cart track 75o25’13.52”E Agricultural land 95. 16/5 24o00’25.87”N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 25 m; cart track 75o25’01.67”E Agricultural land 96. 16/6 24o00’22.82”N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 230 m; cart track 75o24’50.65”E 97. 16/7 24o00’20.04”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 90 m; cart track 75o24’40.66”E Agricultural land 98. 16/8 24o00’16.94”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 90 m; cart track 75o24’29.48”E 99. 16/9 24o00’13.74”N Government barren land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 90 m; East direction 160 m; cart track 75o24’17.96”E 100. 16/10 24o00’10.49”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 80 m; ENE direction 550 m; cart track 75o24’06.27”E 101. 16/11 24o00’07.20”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 200 m; cart track 75o23’54.41”E ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 34 S. No. Tower No. Geographical Current Landuse and Land Current Landuse of Nearest Nearest Environmental Nearest Access road Coordinates Ownership of Tower Base Transmission Corridor Settlement/ Sensitivity within 100 m (Approx. aerial (24m RoW Between Cultural Heritage (water body/ streams/ distance in m and Towers) within 100 m- forest)-aerial distance Type) aerial distance 102. 16/12 24o00’03.95”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nala; 60 m; SW direction 150 m; cart track 75o23’42.72”E 103. 16/13 24o00’00.85”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 275 m; cart track 75o23’31.54”E Agricultural land 104. 16/14 24o59’57.88”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 50 m; cart track 75o23’20..87”E 105. AP17 24o59’54.92”N Agricultural land Agricultural land Nil Nil 30 m; cart track 75o23’10.20”E 106. AP18 24o59’51.31”N Agricultural land Agricultural and Non Structure; 90m; Nil 100 m; cart track 75o23’04.89”E Agricultural land WNW direction 107. AP19 23°59’53.36’’N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Structure; 92 m; Nil 30 m; cart track 75°22’59.03’’E Agricultural land ENE direction 108. AP20 24°00’22.74’’N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 175 m; cart track 75°22’13.25’’E 109. AP21 24°00’23.79’’N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 200 m; cart track 75°22’10.35’’E 110. AP22 24°00’25.85’’N Government barren land Agricultural and Non Nil Nil 260 m; cart track 75°21’58.60’’E Agricultural land 111. AP23 24°00’24.58’’N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 60 m; cart track 75°21’35.85’’E 112. AP24 24°00’17.06’’N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 95 m; cart track 75°21’28.72’’E 113. AP25 24°00’24.10’’N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 150 m; cart track 75°21’28.85’’E 114. AP26 24°00’07.65’’N Government barren land Non Agricultural land Nil Nil 70 m; cart track 75°21’29.04’’E Source: RUMSL Tower Schedule report and compensation report; ERM site visit; Google earth imagery All locations of nallah could not be viewed due to site inaccessibility. The details are provided based on information provided by RUMSL and site observations ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 35 It is evident from the above table that • The transmission line passes mostly from the agricultural land. • There are only two structures present within 100 radius of tower base (tower no. 12/23 and AP18- AP19). No major settlements and cultural heritage within 100 m distance from tower base and RoW of transmission line; • Water streams (nallah) are present within 100 m distance of many towers (as mentioned in above table) • Most of the transmission towers had access through village roads and cart tracks within range of 20m to 1000 m distance. The maps showing RoW of transmission line is provided as Annex B. Box 2.1 Ground Clearance for different features • Crossing another power line: 132 KV and 220 KV- 4.58 m; 400 KV- 5.49 m; 765KV- 7.49 m; • Telecommunication line: 3.050 m; • Minimum ground clearance above rail level of the lowest portion of any conductor under • condition of maximum sag: 17.9 m; • Major roads: 12.2 m; • Minimum ground clearance from power conductor: 7.05 m; • Minimum vertical midspan clearance between power conductor and earth wire in still air: 8.5 m; Source: APTRANSCO- Technical Reference book- 2011-vol. ii. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 36 Figure 2.3 Map showing road network in area ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 37 2.3 OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES DURING DIFFERENT PHASES OF THE PROJECT This section describes activities involved during different phases of the project. 2.3.1 Construction Phase A brief on activities undertaken during construction phase are given in Table 2.4. During ESIA formulation, foundation of 110 towers and erection of 85 towers was completed. No construction activities were started at substation location. Table 2.4 Brief on Construction Activities Activity Details Transmission Line Pre-construction • A walkover survey and detailed route survey was carried out to Activity identify the corridor and fixing the alignment; • Check survey was conducted for exact tower spotting before start of construction; and • Soil investigation of important tower locations was carried out to ascertain the type of foundation to be adopted. Marking of the Route • The right of way was taken as 24 m including both sides from the and Right of Way centre line of the transmission line. (RoW) • The transmission line route was marked by wooden pegs within the ground, paint marking on road in accordance with the line design. • Sag template was used for the correct spotting of the towers after the detailed survey work was completed. Clearing of Towering • At the tower sites, all vegetation within the footprint of the tower Sites base and for a distance of approximately 2 m beyond the base in all directions was cleared to ground level. Foundations for • Pit marking was done for the legs of the tower and excavation was Towers done. The excavated soil was stored at the site of each foundation and used for backfilling purposes. Excavated soil ranges from 22.726 m3 to 619.120 m3 at tower locations depending on the type of tower and soil strata; • Foundation for towers was laid depending upon the type of soils encountered. The formwork, reinforcing bars, the embedded parts of the towers and any earthing elements were placed in the pits. A concrete cement pad was laid at the base of the foundation. The depth of foundation below ground was generally 3.3- 3.5 m • Lag time of 15 days, as specified by the Indian Standards, was maintained for curing of concrete before erection of the towers. About 50 KL of water was required at each site for foundation and curing activities. • The foundation pits were backfilled following the removal of the formwork with soil excavated from the site itself. The top part of the stub of the tower leg remains above the ground level after the backfilling. • The excess soil was disposed in the surrounding agricultural fields. On an average, 80 m3 of excess earth was generated at each tower location. Erection of Towers • The time duration for tower erection ranges between 3- 4 days for B- series tower and about 10 days for MC series tower. Erection of towers is done by assembling prefabricated components of the lattice structure followed by straightening and then concreting ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 38 Activity Details through hydra cranes. The manpower involved in one tower erection was 20 workers. Stringing • The stringing operations between two towers normally take 2-4 days. The operation involves ‘paying off’ conductors and earth wires on the ground and then hoisting them with the help of tractors for fixing with the towers at both ends along with insulators and hardware. Stringing of the section between two angle towers is done at a time. • The tensioning and sagging is done in accordance with the approved initial stringing charts before the conductors and ground wire are finally attached to the towers through the ground wire clamps for the ground wire and insulator strings for the conductor; • The stringing process requires 20-25 workers. Testing and • On completion of the stringing work, physical inspection and Inspection checking of all foundation work, tower erection and stringing is carried out to ensure strict adherence to the technical requirements/specifications. Insulation and continuity test of the transmission line, as well as earth resistance of each tower is carried out before final commissioning. Safety Measures for A warning sign (as per IS: 2551) is attached to each tower Operation approximately2m above ground advising on high voltage. Once stringing is complete, anticlimbing devices will be placed on all faces of the tower. Also before the activation of the transmission line, a public announcement regarding operations of the transmission line is made to the inhabitants in the vicinity. Sitamau Grid Substation Site preparation • Marking the boundary of the substation site and erecting safety fences; • The Sitamau Grid Substation is located on fairly flat land and minor cutting and filling activities will be required for levelling of site. Foundation work • A large excavator or boring machine will be used to create foundations. • Trenches will also be installed to house electric and communication lines between the control house and equipment in the substation “yard.” Assembling • During this stage, the electrical equipment’s will be installed and equipment the ancillary buildings that house control equipment are erected. Several steel lattice towers are erected using cranes and elevated work platforms. These towers support the wires from the transmission lines that connect to the substation. Internal roads are sealed and a road base is laid on the remainder of the substation site. Testing and • On completion of the construction work, a series of thorough commissioning inspections and commissioning tests are carried out before the substation was put into service. 2.3.2 Operation and Maintenance Phase Transmission Line The 220 kV D/C Transmission Line will be connected to Sitamau Grid Substation. The control room of the sub-station will be managed by qualified & experienced engineers round the clock. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 39 A regular maintenance and monitoring programme for the transmission line will be undertaken which comprises of preventive measures and measure for breakdown. Activities generally undertaken during O&M are given below: Visual inspections of insulator, conductor, missing tower numbers etc.; • Measurement of earth footing resistance for all towers periodically & taking necessary action by improving earthing arrangements as per site conditions; • Checking of tower foundation, anti-climbing device, phase plate, number plate, circuit plate, danger plate; • Checking of corrosion on tower members, tower earthing etc. and taking necessary actions; • Checking of adequate conductor clearances at important crossings, conductor creep etc. • Rectification of identified faults. Sitamau Grid Substation During operation and maintenance phase, regular replacement and refurbishment works are carried out. This may involve replacing some ageing equipment or rebuilding certain sections of the substation. Besides this, transformer oil will also be replaced at regular period. The activities generally undertaken during operation and maintenance include: • External cleaning of insulators of transformer, circuit breakers, CT, isolators etc. to keep them free of dirt/dust deposition; • Rust Protection of all steel enclosures such as marshalling kiosks, boxes parts of the operating mechanism made of steel. These are surface treated against rust; • Lubrication of bearings of breakers and operating mechanism of isolators etc.; • Treatment of contact surfaces of breakers/ isolators/ground switch depending on type of surface such as copper surface, aluminium surface etc.; • Check for oil level in different equipments; • Check for all joints for sign of leakages and their repair; 2.4 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS AND ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE The project is owned by RUMSL, and is being implemented jointly by RUMSL and MPPTCL. MPPTCL has been appointed by RUMSL as the PMC for the project. RUMSL has appointed Bajaj Electricals as the EPC contractor for the transmission line. The EPC contractor in turn has sub-contracted four contractors for the work execution. The Figure 2.4 provides an understanding of the organization structure of the project during construction phase. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 40 Figure 2.4 Organizational Structure for project management- Construction phase Source: Based on discussions with client EPC contractor is responsible for the overall engineering, procurement, supply, construction, erection, installation, commissioning of the project. The sub-contractors have been recruited for the fulfilment of the specific scope of works, as identified in the figure above. Construction Phase The peak manpower requirement for the construction phase of the transmission line was estimated at 20-25 workers. This includes unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers required by the transmission line. The labour requirement for the substation is presently unknown. Present Labour Force Deployment At the time of the ESIA, the contractor M/S Jai Maa Satrunda’s work had been completed and labour demobilized. The following workforce was deployed for the project by the subcontractors. Table 2.5 Present Labour Force for the Transmission Line S.No. Activity Subcontractor Workforce Activity Period 1 Foundation for transmission M/s R.K. Kalojia 10 May’17-Dec’17 towers 2 Erection for transmission M/s Mahidur Rahman 15 towers Total 25 Source: MPPTCL In addition to this, representatives of Bajaj Electricals are present at site for day to day monitoring of the work execution. MPPTCL representatives are ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 41 understood to visit the site on a regular basis for monitoring of the project activities. The unskilled labourers employed were recruited from the local villages itself, while the semi-skilled and skilled labourers are reported to be workers from other districts of Madhya Pradesh. The few migrant workers were reported from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan. However, these workers are no longer involved in the project. In addition to this, during the foundation activities, some local women were involved in the construction activities as unskilled labour. However, according to the discussion with the project, they were primarily on a day-to-day basis and were involved in helping their husbands or family members out. At present, 6 women are involved in the construction activities. During the erection activities, no women were involved. Labour Accommodation As stated earlier, a construction phase ESMP was formulated in August 2017 for the ongoing construction activities for this project. As part of this ESMP, one of the requirements was the provision of a labour camp in keeping with the IFC/EBRD Guidelines for Worker’s accommodation. Some of the key provisions which were identified for implementation were as follows: • Provision of potable water for drinking from a source recommended by Gram Panchayat or concerned Government Department such as Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED); • Labours shall be guided to use the sanitation facilities (toilets, urinal, bathing and washing facilities) provided and under no circumstances open defecation shall be allowed. • The Sanitation facilities should be in accordance with the rural sanitation promoted through Govt’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; • At least one toilet/urinal/washing facility shall be available per 15 construction workers; • Men and women construction workers shall have separate sanitation facilities; • Arrangement for separate cooking area and supply of cooking fuel- LPG gas or kerosene oil; • Strict prohibition shall be maintained on use of fuel wood and shrubs from nearby areas as kitchen fuel by labours. • Provision of waste collection and segregation with two bins systems (bio- degradable and non-bio degradable) and encourage labours to use the same; • Waste disposal- identify existing locations for waste disposal in the area or create safe disposal pits for biodegradable waste. Non-biodegradable waste shall be stored and disposed to nearest Municipal waste disposal facility; • The sleeping or resting area (as in a temporary arrangement) should be adequate in size and appropriate to protect its occupiers from harsh weather conditions and keep their personal belongings safe.; • The EPC contractor to consult with the relevant Gram Panchayat before selecting the location of the labour camp; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 42 • Temporary labour camps should not be located in proximity to water bodies. This construction phase ESMP was shared by ERM with RUMSL on 2nd August 2017, to be further shared with the EPC contractors and sub- contractors for implementation. Box 2.2 IFC/EBRD Guidelines for Worker’s accommodation • Living facilities shall be located to avoid flooding and other natural hazards. Where possible, living facilities are located within a reasonable distance from the worksite; • Transport from the living facilities to worksite is safe and free; • The living facilities shall be built with adequate materials, kept in good repair and kept clean and free from rubbish and other refuse; • The building site shall be adequately drained to avoid the accumulation of stagnant water; • Heating, air-conditioning and ventilation should be appropriate for the climatic conditions; • Access to an adequate and convenient supply of free potable water shall be always available. Drinking water shall meets national/local or WHO drinking water standards; • Wastewater, sewage, food and any other waste materials shall be adequately discharged, in compliance with local or World Bank standards; • Specific containers for rubbish collection shall be provided and emptied on a regular basis; • Rooms/dormitories shall be kept in good condition, aired and cleaned at regular intervals; • A separate bed for each worker shall be provided. The practice of “hot-bedding” should be avoided; • Sanitary facilities shall be provided separately for men and women. Sanitary and toilet facilities shall be constructed of materials that are easily cleanable; • An adequate number of toilets, facilities for washing and bathing shall be provided to workers; • Canteen, cooking and laundry facilities shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. If workers can cook their own meals, kitchen space is provided separate from sleeping areas; • An adequate number of staff/workers shall be trained to provide first aid; • Security at worker’s accommodation shall be ensured. Source: Workers’ accommodation: processes and standards, A guidance note by IFC and the EBRD. Operation Phase During the operation phase, the total work force expected to be deployed is 25- 30 individuals. These 30 workers shall include the 10-15 personnel from the testing division stationed at the Sitamau Grid substation, 10 people from the maintenance division and security staff. The maintenance division is expected to engage their people in teams of two, for regular patrolling. This regular patrolling will be undertaken at least twice in a fortnight along the entire route. In case of any break down or emergency, a team of 25 personnel will be available. This team will primarily comprise of technicians, electricians and skilled and semi-skilled workmen. 2.5 LAND REQUIREMENT AND ALLOTMENT PROCESS This section provides an understanding of the land requirement for the 24m Right of Way (RoW) for the Transmission line. The following table provides a summary of the land/RoW requirement for the project. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 43 Table 2.6 Summary of Land Requirement for Project Project Sub Village Government Private Total Approx. Component Component land (ha) Land Land (ha) Number (ha) of Impacted Project Affected Families Transmission Transmission Ghasoi 4.3 7.95 12.25 56 line line Corridor Suwasara 0.57 3.73 4.3 36 with 24m Rawatkheda 1.17 3.47 4.64 21 wide RoW Raghunathpura 0.31 1.32 1.63 17 Gordhanpura 1.78 7.45 9.23 14 Karandiya 0 1.81 1.81 5 Kishorpura 1.89 6.84 8.73 53 Parsi 1.4 3.7 5.1 33 Maukheda 0.37 2.63 3 21 Belara 0.82 0.97 1.79 10 Dabdi 0.19 0.75 0.94 6 Dayoriya Vijay 1.29 3.07 4.36 35 Deoriya Moti 0.03 3.18 3.21 19 Dhikniya 0.32 2.63 2.95 19 Lakhwa 0.85 3.51 4.36 34 Titrod 6.18 6.12 12.3 64 Bapcha 8.4 24.04 32.44 106 Nayakheda Guradiya Vijay Runija Surjani Dhankhedi 1 Total 29.87 83.15 113.05 549 Base Area for Ghasoi 0.05 0.15 0.2 4 Towers Suwasara 0 0.09 0.09 6 Rawatkheda 0.01 0.04 0.05 4 Raghunathpura 0 0.03 0.03 2 Gordhanpura 0.01 0.16 0.17 11 Karandiya 0 0.03 0.03 2 Kishorpura 0.01 0.16 0.17 11 Parsi 0.014 0.07 0.086 5 Maukheda 0 0.07 0.07 5 Belara 0.014 0.014 0.03 5 Dabdi 0 0.014 0.014 1 Dayoriya Vijay 0.014 0 0.014 0 Deoriya Moti 0 0.06 0.06 4 Dhikniya 0 0.04 0.04 3 Lakhwa 0 0.07 0.07 5 Titrod 0.12 0.1 0.22 7 Dhankhedi, 0.28 0.46 0.74 14 Nayakheda Bapcha Runija Total 0.522 1.558 2.084 89 1since the georeferenced cadastral maps for these villages were not available at the time of the RAP, this is based on a review of the satellite imagery along the transmission line corridor and consultations with key stakeholders such as Patwari, village Chaukidaar and local community/ land owners in the vicinity of the RoW.. There may be ,imitations therefore. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 44 Project Sub Village Government Private Total Approx. Component Component land (ha) Land Land (ha) Number (ha) of Impacted Project Affected Families Sitamau Grid Two bays for Laduna 16 0 16 0 Substation the project Total 16 0 16 0 Grand Total 46.392 86.268 131.13 638 2.5.1 Land Requirement for the Project RoW for Transmission Line The land requirement for the transmission line is comprised primarily of the following: • Land required for the 114 transmission line towers; • Land within Right of Way of 24m width along the 39.139 km of transmission line corridor There is no process of land purchase or acquisition associated with the transmission line. The entire transmission line required a RoW clearance. The RoW for the transmission line route is understood to be 24 m (12 m on each side of the transmission line route) for the entire length of 39.139 km. The RoW corridor for the transmission line will cover approx. 837200 sq. m of land or 83.72 hectare. The land for the transmission tower base is comprised of land from nineteen villages, namely Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda and Haripura. The ground area for the transmission line towers is understood to be 144 sqm. Of the 114 towers in the transmission line, 86 are located on private land, and the remaining 28 are located on government land. These 86 towers on private land are located on land owned by approx. 86 land owners1, spread across the 19 villages as can be seen in Table 2.6. Sitamau Grid Substation According to the information provided by RUMSL, the land for the Grid substation at Laduna, is spread across 16 hectares and fully comprised of government land. 1 this number is presently being verified as part of the socio-economic survey and may undergo a change accordingly. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 45 2.5.2 Land Procurement Process and Status Process and Status of Transmission Line RoW The RoW for the transmission line has been obtained in keeping with the requirements of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The Electricity Act, 2003, Part-VIII, Section 67 & 68 Section 67 (3 & 4): "(3) A licensee shall, in exercise of any of the powers conferred by or under this section and the rules made thereunder, cause as little damage, detriment and inconvenience as may be, and shall make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by anyone employed by him. (4) Where any difference or dispute [including amount of compensation under sub-section (3)] arises under this section, the matter shall be determined by the Appropriate Commission. Section 68 (5 & 6): (5) Where any tree standing or lying near an overhead line or where any structure or other object which has been placed or has fallen near an overhead line subsequent to the placing of such line, interrupts or interferes with, or is likely to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or the accessibility of any works, an Executive Magistrate or authority specified by the Appropriate Government may, on the application of the licensee, cause the tree, structure or object to be removed or otherwise dealt with as he or it thinks fit. (6) When disposing of an application under sub-section (5), an Executive Magistrate or authority specified under that sub-section shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the placing of the overhead line, award to the person interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and such person may recover the same from the licensee. Explanation - For purposes of this section, the expression tree shall be deemed to include any shrub, hedge. jungle growth or other plant. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Part-III, Section 10 ("e"): "Section 110 - The telegraph authority may, from time to time, place and maintain a telegraph line under, over, along, or across, and posts in or upon any immovable property, Provided that a) The telegraph authority shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section except for the purposes of a telegraph established or maintained by the [Central Government], or to be so established or maintained; b) The [Central Government] shall not acquire any right other than that of user only in the property under, over, along, across in or upon which the telegraph authority places any telegraph line or post; and c) Except as hereinafter provided, the telegraph authority shall not exercise those powers in respect of any property vested in or under the control or management of any local authority, without the permission of that authority, and d) in the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, the telegraph authority shall do as little damage as possible, and, when it has exercised those powers in respect of any property other than that referred to in clause (c), shall pay full compensation to all persons interested for any damage sustained by them by reason of the exercise of those powers." MoP Guidelines for Payment of Compensation Towards Damages in regard to RoW, October 2015 Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI) vide notification no. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15.10.2015 has issued ‘Guidelines for payment of compensation towards damages in regard to Right of Way for transmission lines’. It is to be noted that the guidelines have proposed compensation to be paid for the base area in between the transmission tower (between four legs) and towards diminution of land value in the width of the RoW corridor due to laying of transmission line @ 85 % and 15 % respectively of the land value as determined by the District Magistrate or any authority based on circle rate/ guideline value/ stamp value/ ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 46 stamp act. From the discussion with RUMSL it is understood that the project has decided to implement this Guideline. Draft Environmental and Social Management Framework for Solar PV Park, February, 2017 This draft ESMF has been formulated by MNRE, in collaboration with World Bank. The purpose of this ESMF is to aid in the screening, assessment, management of environmental and social impacts for the projects. This is the document which has guided the formulation of the ESIA and ESMP for this project. The loss of trees and crops are to be compensated at the rate estimated by (i) Forest Department for timber trees, (ii) State Agriculture Extension Department for crops, and (iii) Horticulture Department for fruit/flower trees. Tenants (registered and un-registered), contract cultivators, lease holders/share cropper will be eligible for compensation of standing trees and crops as per agreement document/mutual understanding between owner and the beneficiaries. PAFs will be served notice to harvest fruits/crops and trees 3 months in advance. The land and assets temporarily impacted during construction are to be paid by the contractor as per prior agreement between the ‘Contractor; and the ‘Affected Party’. Annual lease rent to be paid to titleholder as per pre-agreed rate with the land owners giving consent for sparing their land for the project. The loss of structures/trees/crops are to be paid as per above provisions. The non-titleholders (share-croppers, agriculture labours) affected by land on lease will be eligible for temporary employment in the project and would get subsistence allowance of Rs. 36,000/- as one time grant and training allowance of Rs 10,000/- for income generation per family. In case of common property resources, preference shall be given for the reconstruction of community structures and common property resources in consultation with the community. The procurement of the RoW for the transmission line has been led by MPPTCL and included following steps. Figure 2.5 RoW Procurement Process Followed Based on the information shared by concerned officers of MPPTCL, the status of the RoW procurement is as follows: • Compensation to the land owners for damage to crops by the construction activities in the RoW was provided at three stages, namely: o During the excavation work for laying the tower; o During the time of tower erection and ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 47 o Power lines are strung out between towers • No damage to trees due to cutting or trimming has occurred in Phase II; • The compensation for crop loss in the RoW has been paid to all land owners; for the excavation for tower foundation activities, according to the electricity act, 2003 & the compensation for the crop is paid according to MP & Chhattisgarh Land revenue code, 1959. The payment of compensation for crop loss due to tower erection activities is presently on going; • The assessment of the loss/impact was done by the Patwari of that area. • The department of horticulture and agriculture are involved in the determination of yield rates for the area. based on these rates, the compensation amount for each land owner is calculated; • The land owners were aware of the process involved in procurement of RoW and have received the copy of the documentation/form. • The documentation/form specifies the following: a) Name of the farmer, b) Village name, c) Khasra number, d) Tower location number, e) reason for loss ( Foundation, erection, stringing or any other) and f) details of the crop loss ( this includes name of the crop, size, width). This documentation/form is understood to have been signed by every land owner, whose land is impacted in terms of crop loss due to tower foundation, erection or stringing activities; • It was reported by the land owner & the site representatives that the compensation for the crop loss in the RoW was being paid through cheques in the name of the land owner. This cheque disbursement is being done in phases, the first disbursement was done in August 2017. This cost is borne by RUMSL. • From the discussions with the land owners and MPPTCL, it is understood that there were no share croppers, encroachers, squatters or people on rent in the land parcels impacted by the tower footings. Process and Status of Grid Substation Land The grid substation being constructed at Laduna is located on government land. The land allotment process for the grid substation is presently under process. 2.5.3 Project Related Land Procurement and Specific Issues Schedule V Area (Designated Tribal Inhabited Area) The Project footprint area does not fall under Schedule V areas1 as defined by the Indian Constitution. Thus, the land alienation and acquisition restrictions associated with Schedule V areas are not applicable to this project. 1The Schedule V areas comprise of the areas identified in the Paragraph 6 of the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. These areas comprise of those tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of the country than North-East India, including areas in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Orissa and Rajasthan. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 48 Tribal (Schedule Tribe) Land As reported by the site-in-charge of MPPTCL, Bajaj electrical representative, documentation review, socio-economic survey with land owners and community consultation, there is no ST land impacted by the tower footings. According to the consultations with the local community, the land in the study area predominantly belongs to caste such as Vaghri (SC), Rajput (General), Gujjar (OBC) and Brahmin (General). Landlessness For the construction of transmission line, land under the Transmission Towers (144 sqm for each tower) is temporarily affected. The land under transmission corridor (with 24m width) is brought under land-use restrictions. The land use restrictions primarily pertain to the prohibition of any structure or vegetation within 7 m vertically of the sag line. There is no restriction on cultivation within the RoW. The project will not result in landlessness of the 86 land owners. The average size of land parcels within the RoW is 0.79 hectare, with the smallest land parcel being 0.1 hectare. The tower base is thus understood to impact an average less than 1.26% of the total land parcel of the land owner. The impact on the smallest land parcels is approx. 10% of the total land parcel size. The land use restriction under the transmission tower base is considered severe and therefore the PAFs are considered to receive one time compensation of 85% of the land value as determined by the District Magistrate vide Guideline issued by MoP, Government of India. A detailed discussion of the impact of the project on the land holdings is provided in Section 5.6. Encroachment ERM visited the site when the construction works were in advance stages. According to discussions with project team, consultations with local, it was understood that there were no encroachers on the land used for grid substation and transmission tower base prior to commencement of construction works. The government land was primarily used by the local community in the neighbouring villages for grazing purpose. Common Property Resources The towers/poles of the transmission lines do not render a significant part of land locked (lack of access) for approach of animals or human beings. Similarly, the RoW of transmission line does not pass through any community pond, graveyard/ cremation site, any other public utility or use any public land; hence there will not be any impact to the CPRs. Cultural Heritage Mandsaur District is characterised by a number of temples of cultural significance, some dating back 200-300 years. However, there were no legally ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 49 protected cultural heritage structures observed to be falling within a 2 kms buffer of the transmission line. Land Use Change All the land parcels for which RoW is obtained are reported to be either under cultivation or are fallow land. Moreover, as the current transmission line project only requires RoW, there is no need for any land use change of the concerned land parcels from agriculture/ fallow to industrial category. The land use however will change for the 16 ha of government land, being used for the construction of the grid substation. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 50 3 POLICY, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK This section highlights the environmental and social regulations applicable to the Project. This administrative framework includes: Applicable environmental and social laws and regulation by Government of India and Government of Madhya Pradesh; Applicable environmental standards; World Bank environment and social safeguard policies; IFC Performance Standards; and Environmental and Social Management Framework for shared infrastructure of Solar PV Park, adopted by MNRE. 3.1 APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS A list of applicable environmental and social legislations, institutional agencies for their implementation and their relevance for the transmission line project are given in the following table. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 51 Table 3.1 Applicable National and Social Legislations Acts/Rule/Policy Year Objective Applicability to this Project Responsible Agency Environment Protection Environmental 1986 To protect and improve the overall environment. All environmental legislation is covered in this MoEFCC; CPCB; (Protection) Act umbrella Act MPPCB Water (Prevention 1974 To control water pollution by controlling discharge Transmission Line Project does not require MPPCB and Control of of pollutants as per the prescribed standards Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate. Pollution) Act Note: Stand-alone DG Sets having total capacity 1 Air (Prevention and 1981 To control air pollution by controlling emission of MVA or less and equipped with acoustic Control of Pollution) air pollutants as per the prescribed standards. enclosures along with adequate stack height may Act be exempted from the purview of Consent management1. Hazardous and other 2016 These rules are aimed prescribing procedures for Generation of used transformer oil, oil MPPCB wastes (Management management, handling, disposal and contaminated materials at substation site attracts and Trans boundary transboundary movement of hazardous wastes the provisions of Hazardous and other waste Movement) Rules Rules, 2016. The hazardous wastes have to be disposed through approved recyclers/reprocessors only. The Noise 2000 Aimed at establishing ambient air quality standards Per the rules, ambient noise levels are to be MPPCB (Regulation & in respect to noise for different areas/zones maintained as stipulated in the rules for different Control) Rules categories of areas such as residential, commercial, industrial and silence zones. Batteries 2001 The Act defines the requirements for disposal of The discarded lead acid batteries at control room MPPCB (Management and used batteries for bulk users. The developers in have to be disposed in accordance to the Rules. Handling) Rules sub-project would be likely bulk users. The Electricity Act 2003 Laws relating to generation, transmission, Permission for the national grid connectivity is Central Electrical distribution, trading and use of electricity, required to be obtained for the project Authority through promotion of efficient and environmentally benign C.E(P&D) Jabalpur policies. Guidelines/Criteria 2012 Applicable for construction and operations stage The project requires obtaining permission from CGWA for Evaluation of Central Ground Water Authority for abstraction Proposals/Requests of ground water at substation. for Groundwater Abstraction 1 http://cpcb.nic.in/upload/Latest/Latest_118_Final_Directions.pdf ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK - PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 52 Acts/Rule/Policy Year Objective Applicability to this Project Responsible Agency The Motor Vehicles 1988 Act and Rules aimed at regulating all aspects of • Compliance of stipulated standards under Ministry of Road Act road transport vehicles in the country rule Transport and The Central Motor 1989 • Display of emergency information panel by Highways Vehicles Rules vehicles carrying hazardous substances as State Transport per Rule 134 Authority • Other environmental and safety compliance under the rules Acts and Regulations governing LA & Social Issues The Madhya Pradesh 1959 Aimed at consolidating the law relating to land This Act provides guidance on the evaluation of District Collector and Chhattisgarh revenue, the powers of Revenue Officers, rights and land and assets impacted; (Mandsaur) and Land Revenue Code liabilities of holders of land from the State According to this Act, "market Value" means the Revenue Department Government, agricultural tenures and other matters value of land assessed according to guidelines relating to land and the liabilities incidental thereto issued by the Collector under the Madhya in Madhya Pradesh. Pradesh Bajar Mulya Margdarshak Siddhanton ka Banaya Jana Tatha. Unka Punrikshan Niyam, 2000 made under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 MP Consent Land 2014 The government agencies requiring land The policy will facilitate speedy acquisition of Revenue department Purchase Policy for various infrastructure projects can acquire land land and the PAPs will get the compensations with the mutual consent of the land owners as it as per the provisions of the policy in timely saves time, ensure timely payment of land value to manner. owners and the procedures are less cumbersome. The objective is to acquire land from owners with their consent and making them understand the social and economic benefits as a result of the project. The Electricity Act 2003 Laws relating to generation, transmission, • As per the Electricity Act, RUMSL requires Central Electrical &Rules distribution, trading and use of electricity, full compensation to be paid for any Authority through promotion of efficient and environmentally benign damage, detriment or inconvenience caused C.E(P&D) Jabalpur policies. by him or by anyone employed by him during the construction activities; • The Electricity Act requires reasonable compensation to be paid to the owner, in case of any existing trees/structures/ objects which have to be removed from the RoW. • The Electricity Act defines the compensation payable for damages to crops/ trees and structures. • The rules also provide a detailed understanding of vertical and horizontal ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK - PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 53 Acts/Rule/Policy Year Objective Applicability to this Project Responsible Agency clearances to maintained for different lines according to voltage The Indian Telegraph 1885 • The Electricity Act and Telegraph Act define Department of Act the compensation payable for damages to Telegraph – crops/ trees and structures. Communication, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh Seventy Third 1992 The Act enables participation of Panchayat level Yes, for any sub project located in panchayat area Department of Constitution institutions in decision-making. Panchayats at the Panchayati Raj, State Amendment Act, village level will be involved for preparation and Government implementation of the project. MoP Guidelines for 2015 Guidelines for payment of compensation towards the guidelines have proposed compensation to be Revenue Department Payment of damages in regard to Right of Way for transmission paid for the base area in between the Compensation lines transmission tower (between four legs) and Towards Damages in towards diminution of land value in the width of regard to RoW the RoW corridor due to laying of transmission line @ 85 % and 15 % respectively of the land value as determined by the District Magistrate or any authority based on circle rate/ guideline value/ stamp value/ stamp act. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK - PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 54 3.2 INDIAN LABOUR LAWS All the workers are governed by the relevant Indian labour laws as stated below. The Developer shall undertake the requisite license from Labour Commissioner prior to initiation of any works onsite. Table 3.2 Applicable Labour Acts Applicable Acts Coverage Provisions Minimum Wages Act 1948 The act ensures minimum wages for each category of workers Equal Remuneration Act 1976; Puts in place rules and regulations governing the The Payment of Wages Act, 1936, remuneration payable to workers and employees amended in 2005; Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The E.P.F. and Miscellaneous Provisions act, 1952; Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972; ESI Act , 1948 (Employees State Insurance Act, 1948) Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 Child Labour (Prohibition and Prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age Regulation) Act, 1986 and subsequent amendments Contract Labour (Regulation & Ensure health and safety of construction workers Abolition) Central Act 1970 and Rules, 1971 The Bonded Labour System Abolishes Forced labour in the country (Abolition) Act 1976; Contract Labour (Regulation and Ensure basic welfare measures to be made available to Abolition) Act, 1970 the contract workers by the employer Inter-state Migrant Workmen Act Regulate the condition of service of inter-state labourers 1979. in Indian labour law ‘'The Building and other Construction Ensure safety measures at construction work site and Workers Act, 1996 other welfare measures such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for Workers near the Workplace etc 3.3 RELEVANT WORLD BANK GROUP SAFEGUARD REQUIREMENTS The implementation of the World Bank Operational Policies seek to avoid, minimize or mitigate the adverse environmental and social impacts, including protecting the rights of those likely to be affected or marginalized by the project. Based on the information available, following OP’s are likely to be triggered and would require adequate measures to address the safeguard concerns. Table 3.3 Applicable World Bank Safeguards World Bank Objective Applicability Safeguard Safe Guard Requiremen Policies ts OP 4.01 The objective of this policy is to The environmental issues will EIA and/or Environment ensure that Bank financed be addressed adequately in EMP advance. An integrated required. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 55 World Bank Objective Applicability Safeguard Safe Guard Requiremen Policies ts al projects are environmentally Environmental Screening and Assessment sound and sustainable. Environmental Assessment (EA) with Environmental Management Plan (EMP) will be developed to manage environmental risks and maximize environmental and social benefits wherever it is applicable. OP 4.04 The policy recognizes that the This policy may be triggered by EIA and Natural conservation of natural habitats the Project due to activity EMP Habitats is essential for long-term requiring forest/ wildlife lands, required sustainable development. The locating close to the natural Bank, therefore, supports the habitats with the potential to protection, maintenance and cause significant adverse impact rehabilitation of natural habitats or degradation of natural in its project financing, as well habitats whether directly as policy dialogue and (through construction) or analytical work. The Bank indirectly (through human supports and expects the activities induced by the Borrowers to apply a project). precautionary approach to natural resources management to ensure environmentally sustainable development OP/BP 4.12 The objective of this policy is to This policy applies to all Resettlement Involuntary avoid or minimize involuntary components of the project that Action Plan Resettlement resettlement where feasible, result in involuntary in exploring all viable alternative resettlement, regardless of the consultation project designs. Furthermore, it source of financing including with the intends to assist displaced projects that are carried out, or community person in improving their planned to be carried out, and project former living standards; contemporaneously with the authorities community participation in project. planning and implementing resettlement; and to provide assistance to affected people, regardless of the legality of title of land 3.3.1 Project Categorization- Environmental Screening In accordance to the OP 4.01 – Environmental Assessment, World Bank classifies a project into one of the four categories. With reference to the World Bank screening criteria, the Project fall under ‘Category B’ for the following reasons: • The transmission line project is a linear project that runs for about 39.139 km requiring ‘right of way’ of 24 m width all along. • Potentially limited reversible: Project’s potential environmental and social impacts were mostly confined to construction phase and site- specific. These impacts include increase noise & vibration and air quality during the site preparation of substation and excavations for Transmission Line Towers and community health and safety during material ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 56 transportation. There was no forest land involved in the project.The project during operation phase will have low potential of pollution; • Limited social impacts on the baseline: In terms of social impacts, the land required for substation was government land whereas land for transmission line tower base and in RoW for Transmission line was comprised of government land and private land. The project does not involve any procurement of private land or physical displacement. 3.4 IFC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The IFC performance standards apply to private sector projects and provide instruments to manage the operations of projects in an environmentally and socially acceptable manner. The performance standards are designed to help avoid, mitigate, and manage risks and impacts as a way of doing business in a sustainable way, including stakeholder engagement and disclosure obligations of the client in relation to project-level activities. The following performance standards are likely to be applicable: Table 3.4 Applicability of IFC Performance Standards Performance Standards Applicability Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks & Impacts / Yes No Performance Standard 1 Labour and Working Conditions / Performance Standard 2 Yes No Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention / Performance Standard 3 Yes No Community Health, Safety, and Security / Performance Standard 4 Yes No Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement / Performance Standard 5 Yes No Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Yes No Resources / Performance Standard 6 Indigenous Peoples / Performance Standard 7 Yes No Cultural Heritage / Performance standard 8 Yes No Performance Standard 1 establishes the importance of: • Integrated assessment to identify the environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities of projects; • effective community engagement through disclosure of project-related information and consultation with local communities on matters that directly affect them; and • Client’s management of environmental and social performance throughout the life of the project. Performance Standards 2 through 8 establish objectives and requirements to avoid, minimize, and where residual impacts remain, to compensate/offset for risks and impacts to workers, Affected Communities, and the environment. While all relevant environmental and social risks and potential impacts should be considered as part of the assessment, Performance Standards 2 through 8 describes potential environmental and social risks and impacts that require particular attention. Where environmental or social risks and impacts are identified, the client is required to manage them through its Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) consistent with Performance Standard 1. Performance ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 57 Standard 1 applies to all projects that have environmental and social risks and impacts. The following table provides a summary of the objectives of the PSs. Table 3.5 Key Objectives of the IFC Performance Standards IFC PS Objectives Assessment and The objectives of the performance standard 1 are: Management of • Identify and assess environmental and social impacts in the project’s Environmental area of influence. and Social Risks • Avoid, minimize, mitigate or compensate for adverse impacts. & Impacts • Ensure that affected communities are engaged on issues that may affect them. • Promote improved environmental and social performance through effective management systems Labour and The objectives of the performance standard 2 are: Working • Establish, maintain and improve the worker-management relationship. Conditions • Promote fair treatment and equal opportunity for workers, in compliance with national laws. • Protect workforce by addressing child labour and forced labour. • Promote safe working conditions and protect / promote the health of workers Resource This Performance Standard outlines a project-level approach to resource Efficiency and efficiency and pollution prevention and control in line with internationally Pollution disseminated technologies and practices. The objectives of the Performance Prevention Standard 3 are: • To avoid or minimize adverse impacts on human health and the environment by avoiding or minimizing pollution from project activities. • To promote more sustainable use of resources, including energy and water. • To reduce project-related Green House Gas emissions Community While acknowledging the public authorities’ role in promoting the health, Health, Safety safety, and security of the public, this Performance Standard – 4 addresses and Security the client’s responsibility to avoid or minimize the risks and impacts to community health, safety, and security that may arise from project related- activities, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. The objective of Performance Standard 4 is: • Avoid or minimize the risks to, and impacts on, the health and safety of the local community over the project life cycle, from both routine and non-routine circumstances. • Ensure that the safeguarding of personnel and property is carried out in a legitimate manner that avoids or minimizes risks to the community’s safety and security. Land Performance Standard 5 recognizes that project-related land acquisition and Acquisition and restrictions on land use can have adverse impacts on communities and Involuntary persons that use this land. The objective of Performance Standard 5 is: Resettlement • Avoid or minimize involuntary resettlement whenever feasible by exploring alternative project designs. • Mitigate adverse social and economic impacts by providing compensation for loss of assets at replacement cost and ensuring that resettlement activities are implemented with appropriate disclosure of information, consultation and informed participation of those affected. • Improve or at least restore livelihoods and living standards of displaced persons. • Improve living conditions among displaced persons through provision of adequate housing with security of tenure at resettlement sites. Biodiversity Performance Standard 6 recognizes that protecting and conserving Conservation biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and sustainably managing and Sustainable living natural resources are fundamental to sustainable development. The Management of objective of the Performance Standard 6 is: • To protect and conserve biodiversity. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 58 IFC PS Objectives Living Natural • To maintain the benefits from ecosystem services. Resources • To promote the sustainable management of living natural resources through the adoption of practices that integrate conservation needs and development priorities. 3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK OF MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have framed a Draft Environmental and Social Management Framework for Solar PV Park, dated February, 2017. The framework also mentions RFCT LARR 2013 to be applied for Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation provisions ; specifically Section 26 for cash compensation for land and Section 29 for cash compensation of impacted structures. The framework had identified the following key environmental and social issues/ impacts to be kept in consideration for sub-projects: • Impacts on biological environment, especially forest land; • Impacts due to water requirements as most projects are located in water scarce regions; • Impacts on livelihoods of land owners; • Impacts on common property resources; • Impacts due to construction activities such as soil erosion and dust, noise, health and safety, waste generation; In keeping with the impacts identified, the ESMF requires the formulation of a project specific Environmental and Social Management Plan, which would include relevant management plans, such as the following: • Resettlement Action Plan/ Framework; • Gender Action Plan; • Indigenous Peoples Policy Framework; • Stakeholder Engagement Plan; • Grievance Redressal Mechanism. As part of the RAP/Framework guidelines, the ESMF identifies the entitlements which shall be made available, in keeping with the specific impacts. A summary of these entitlements against key impacts is given the table below. Table 3.6 Summary of Entitlements provided in ESMF S. Impact Entitlement 1. Land for Solar Project- Owner Compensation at Market value, Resettlement and Rehabilitation 2. Loss of Private Structures Compensation at Market value, Resettlement & (Residential/Commercial)- Owner Rehabilitation Assistance 3. Loss of Private Structures Resettlement & Rehabilitation Assistance (Residential/Commercial)- Tenant/Lease Holders 4. Loss of structures on Government land Resettlement & Rehabilitation Assistance ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 59 S. Impact Entitlement 5. Loss of Livelihood Resettlement & Rehabilitation Assistance 6. Loss of Trees and Crops Compensation at market value 7. Additional Support to Vulnerable Resettlement & Rehabilitation Assistance- Families additional financial assistance 8. Loss of Community Reconstruction of community structure and Infrastructure/Common Property common property resources Resources 9. Land & assets temporarily impacted Compensation for temporary impact during during construction construction 10. Land on lease Annual Lease rental for use of land ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 60 4 CURRENT (BASELINE) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STATUS This section provides an understanding of the physical, biological and social environment in the study area for the project. The socio-cultural baseline of the impacted land owners for the project will be developed as part of the detailed RAP for the entire length of the transmission line. During ESIA study, construction activities were already started, therefore, the baseline conditions of the area were already modified. Hence, the baseline conditions presented in subsequent sections are analysed retrospectively and provide information on current status, wherever applicable. 4.1 LOCATION CHARACTERISTICS The project site is located in Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil of Mandsaur District, which is located on north west part of Madhya Pradesh State. The site is located at a distance of 30 km East of Mandsaur town and lies between the parallels of 24° 0’5.35"N to 24° 3'18.59"N latitude and between the meridians of 75°21'30.16"E to 75°42'56.04"E longitude. The district is mainly agriculture- based and its cropping pattern is diversified. Mandsaur district is well connected by roads and rail. The area surrounding the site comprises of rural setup with the primary land use being rain fed agriculture. The project footprint (RoW) is spread across nineteen (19) villages, viz. Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda and Haripura. The location of substation has fairly plain terrain whereas the tower locations and transmission line route is mostly plain agricultural fields. No Schedule V area, national park, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, notified historical and cultural sites etc. are located within 2 km distance from the centre line of Transmission Line route. The location of transmission line on toposheet with surrounding environmental and social features is given in Figure 2.1. 4.2 STUDY AREA For the purpose of the baseline establishment and impact assessment, a study area of 2 km distance on both sides of Transmission line and 2 km corridor of Sitamau grid substation has been considered for the environmental and social baseline, and 4 km distance for assessing the flora and fauna of the area. The study area for the project is considered as per the ToR for the project (1) . (1) The E&S consultant would determine the three co-ordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude) of all major features, like waterbodies, important forest patches, cultural and/or community properties, with latest details, up to 2 (two) km in case ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 61 However, the direct impacts from the project may be limited to the project foot-print area and indirect/induced impacts to Area of Influence (AoI) as described below. Figure 4.1 shows the study area map for baseline study. 4.2.1 Project footprint Area The Project Footprint includes all land used (permanent / temporary) for following activities: • The erection of 114 transmission towers each with 144 sqm base area; • Stringing of conductors across the transmission line of 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point to Sitamau grid substation (RoW of 24 m); • Sitamau Grid substation (16 hectares); • Temporary access through government and private land for construction purposes and the same is considered to be used for maintenance works in operation phase as well; • Temporary use of vacant government land for storage of materials and equipment. This temporary use is shifting in nature, depending upon the location of construction. At the time of ESIA, the storage area was understood to be located near Gujarkhedi and Titrod village; and • Labour accommodation, is a temporary arrangement, shifting in nature, depending upon location of construction. on an average a labour accommodation is set up at a location for 15-20 days, depending upon the work. 4.2.2 Project Area of Influence (AOI) The potential indirect and induced impacts of the Project and Project activities were considered in identification of the Project’s Area of Influence (AoI). The AoI considered for Project with respect to the environmental and social resources was based on the following reach of impacts: • Air Quality: Dust emissions, fugitive dust –typically up to 100 m from major construction areas during normal conditions and upto 500 m during windy summer conditions; • Noise: Noise impact area (defined as the area over which an increase in environmental noise levels due to the Project can be detected) –typically 100-200 m from construction site; • Land environment: The impacts on soil and land- typically upto 50 -70m from project foot print area; • Flora and Fauna (Terrestrial and Aquatic): This includes: (a) the direct footprint of the project; (b) The areas immediately adjacent to the project footprint within which a zone of ecological disturbance is created through increased dust, human presence and project related activities (e.g., trampling, transportation activities). This kind of disturbance has been estimated to occur within 1 km of the project footprint; of normal routes and 4 (four) km in case of presence of sensitive environment features, on both sides of selected route’s alignment. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 62 • Social and Cultural: The social impacts (apart from the direct impacts of acquiring rights of use/RoW for tower bases and land-use restrictions in transmission corridor) are screened for the habitats within a corridor of 2km either side. Thus, maximum area of influence for the project is expected to be within a corridor of 2kms either side of the transmission line and it is further sub- divided as 1kms corridor and 2kms corridor. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 63 Figure 4.1 Study area map ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 64 4.3 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BASELINE OF THE STUDY AREA 4.3.1 Landuse and Land cover The land is primarily used for agricultural practices in the Mandsaur District as well as in the study area contributing to 81.18% of geographical extent, followed by scrub land of 13.57% (based on toposheet). The study area along the Transmission line route is primarily agriculture whereas Sitamau grid substation had barren scrub land in surroundings. Small patches of open forest area are present towards south of the tower location AP2, 4/7, 4/8 and 4/9, at about 1 km distance The other land uses in the area are of built up area comprising of rural settlements, contributing 3.04 % followed by Chambal contributing 1.34%, water bodies contributing 0.39% and road network contributing 0.39% of the total geographical extent. The land use map of the study area is presented in Figure 4.2. The details of the landuse of transmission tower base and RoW of transmission line is provided in table 2.2 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 65 Figure 4.2 Landuse and land cover map of study area ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH_MANDSAUR SOLAR PARKK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 66 4.3.2 Topography The study area of Sitamau grid substation has fairly plain topography, whereas study area of transmission line has mix of plain and undulating topography. The DEM map of the study area is presented in Figure 4.4. As per the DEM map, the elevation in the RoW of transmission line varies from 416 amsl to >469 asml. The average slope along the transmission line was 0.5%. Figure 4.3 Site levelling at substation location and topography of surrounding area Source: ERM site visit, April 2017 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 67 Figure 4.4 DEM map of the Study area ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 68 4.3.3 Drainage Mandsaur district drained by three rivers, namely: Chambal, Sivna and Awan for drainage. The transmission line passes through Chambal River between AP14 and AP15. Besides this many nallahs are passing through the transmission line RoW. Details are given in Table 2.3 (1) . The drainage map of the study area is shown in Figure 4.5. (1) All locations of nallah could not be viewed due to site inaccessibility. The details are provided based on information provided by RUMSL and site observations. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 69 Figure 4.5 Drainage map of the study area ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 70 4.3.4 Soil Characteristics The soils in the Mandsaur district are generally of four types (1) : • Black cotton soil: Black cotton soil is derived from weathering and disintegration of basaltic lava flow. Major parts of the district are covered by black cotton soil; • Red loamy soil: Red loamy soils consist of sandy loam to clayey loam and brick in colour. This soil is derived from Vindhyan sandstone and shales and occurring in valley portion on the plateau and adjacent to hill composed of Vindhyan sandstone. This type of soil covers a northern part of the district. • Laterite soil: Dark brown to pink coloured lateritic soil is found as capping over hillocks of basaltic terrain; • Alluvial soil: Alluvial soil is greyish yellow to brownish yellow in colour and occupy along the major rivers. 4.3.5 Climate Characteristics The climate of the district is subtropical humid characterised by hot summer and temperatures during the coldest months may fall as low as 0 °C. The average annual rainfall in Mandsaur District is 786.6 mm. The region experience four seasons: • Summer: March- June; • Monsoon: July- September; • Post monsoon: October- November; • Winter: December- February May is generally the hottest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at 39.8 ºC and the mean daily minimum at 25.4 ºC; however day temperatures in the summer can go up above 45 ºC. January is the coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at 35 ºC and mean daily minimum at 9.30 C. Winds are predominantly West and South West during summers and monsoon and North- East during post monsoon and winter seasons. Rainfall As per the district’s website the average annual rainfall in the Mandsaur is 786.6 mm. The heaviest rainfall in 24 hours recorded at any station in the district was 323.9 mm at Garoth in 1945 June 29. The rainfall records for the duration of 2012-2015 are given in Table 4.1. (1) Source: District Ground Water Information Booklet for Mandsaur district, 2013 prepared by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), 2013 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 71 Table 4.1 Rainfall for Mandsaur district, in mm (2012- 2015) Year/ Months 2012 2013 2014 2015 Average Jan 0 0 35.1 15.3 12.6 Feb 0 18.2 16.2 4.8 9.8 Mar 0 7.3 0 34.8 10.5 Apr 0.2 0 0 2.3 0.6 May 4 0 4.5 0 2.1 Jun 5.3 140.3 1.3 147.2 73.5 Jul 338.7 556.9 215.7 525.4 409.2 Aug 412.2 278.8 324.4 163.6 294.8 Sep 144 74.8 198.7 7.3 106.2 Oct 0 34.3 0 0 8.6 Nov 0 0 0 0 0.0 Dec 0 0 6.4 0 12.6 Total Annual 904.4 1110.6 802.3 900.7 Source: India Metrological Department, http://hydro.imd.gov.in/hydrometweb/(S(t1lwfd55dguj4g55ac2lgv55))/landing.aspx The data presented in the table above shows that the annual rainfall in Mandsaur has been showing a high degree of variation in the last four years. Further, the months of July through September experience the highest rainfall.. 4.3.6 Ground Water Characteristics Ground Water Availability The study area mostly relies on groundwater for their water requirements, both domestic and agricultural. Several wells were also observed amongst agricultural fields in the study area, which are the primary source of irrigation. At some places tube wells/bore wells are also utilised for irrigation as there are very few canals in the area. Village ponds/catchments are mostly rainfed and are used for domestic purposes as washing of clothes and for domestic animals. As per the District Ground Water Information Booklet for Mandsaur district, 2013 prepared by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), two blocks in the district namely Mandsaur, and Sitamau, are categorized as ‘over-exploited’ in terms of groundwater usage and are notified blocks; two blocks of Bhanpura and Malhagarh are categorized as ‘semi critical’ and only one block of Garoth is a ‘safe’ block. The project is located in Sitamau block. As per the District Ground Water Information Booklet for Mandsaur district, 2013 prepared by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), the depth of ground water level during pre- monsoon ranges between 10- 20 meter below ground level (mbgl) and during post monsoon, ground water level ranges between 5- 10 mbgl. Ground water quality ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 72 As per the District Ground Water Information Booklet for Mandsaur district, 2013 prepared by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), following key observations were made on ground water quality of the region: • The pH in the ground water in the district was observed in range of 7.16 to 8.25; • Electrical Conductivity values were found to be in the range of 609 and 2870 S/cm; • The concentration of NO3 – exceeding 45 mg/l was reported from most of the monitoring wells. The higher concentration of NO3 – is an indicative of man-made pollution. High nitrate in the village area is appears due to excessive use of fertilizers and agriculture waste. 4.3.7 Ambient Air Quality Based on the earlier environmental baseline studies conducted by ERM in the region, the average PM10 concentration was reported in range of 77 µg/m3 to 87 µg/m3; PM2.5 was reported in range of 36 µg/m3 to 46 µg/m3; SO2 concentration was reported in range of 15 µg/m3 to 18 µg/m3; NOx was reported in range of 31 µg/m3 to 36 µg/m3 and CO in range of 414 µg/m3 to 583 µg/m3. The ambient air quality parameters were within the prescribed National Ambient Air Quality Standards. . 4.3.8 Ambient Noise Quality Based on the earlier environmental baseline studies conducted by ERM in the region, the day time noise levels (Leq-Day) was reported in range of 40- 52 dB and night time noise levels (Leq-Night) was reported in range of 37-54 dB. The noise levels during day and night time were reported higher at some locations than Noise standards specified by the MoEF vide gazette notification dated 14th February, 2000. 4.4 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT- FLORA AND FAUNA 4.4.1 Floral Assessment The habitats in the study area include agricultural land, homestead plantation, open scrub, water bodies and open forest areas. The vegetation associated with these habitats are described below and represented in Figure 4.6. Agricultural Field Crops like wheat, ground nut, onion were observed at the fields. Dominant tree species found in the agricultural lands are Azadirachta indica, Ficus benglalensis, Mangifera indica, Ficus religiosa, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Madhuca latifolia, Acacia nilotica etc. The dominant shrub species are Lantana camara, Calotropis procera, Hyptis suaveolens etc. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 73 Homestead Plantation Homestead plantations mostly comprise of Azadiracta indica, Aegle marmelos, Albizia procera, Albizia lebbeck, Butea monosperma, Cassia fistula, Tectona grandis, Ficus religiosa, Carica papaya, Ficus benglalensis, Mangifera indica, Tamarindus indica, Madhuca latifolia, Acacia nilotica, Eucalyptus tereticornis etc. Open scrub The open scrub vegetation in the study area includes tree species of Butea monosperma, Azadiracta indica, Acacia nilotica, Albizia lebbeck, Cassia fistula, Tectona grandis, Prosopis cineraria, Phoenix sylvestris, along with shrubs such as Calotropis procera, Ziziphus nummularia, Ziziphus mauritiana, Lantana camara, Hyptis suaveolens etc. Herbs and grass species recorded were Argemone mexicana, Cassia tora, Chromolaena odorata, Celosia argentea etc. Open Forest Open forest areas primarily includes tree species Acacia catechu planted by the forest department. Other tree species include Butea monosperma, Azadirachta indica and Prosopis cinerarea etc. Shrub species include Ziziphus nummularia, Lantana camara, Hyptis suaveolens etc. Water Bodies Major water bodies within the study area are Ghasoi pond, Gopalpura Pond, Sitamau Pond, Laduna Pond, Nodhani Pond and Chambal River. The Ghasoi pond, Laduna Pond, Sitamau Pond were found to be full, however the other water bodies viz. Nodhani Pond, Gopalpura Pond were found to be half filled. Chambal River stretch within the study area was also found contain water. Aquatic macrophytes associated with these water bodies are Hydrilla verticillata, Chara spp., Potamogeton spp., Vallisneria spiralis, Eichhornia crassipes, Ipomoea carnea, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Ipomoea aquatica, Alternanthera phyloxeroides etc. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 74 Figure 4.6 Habitat surveyed in the Study Area Agricultural Field in study area Open scrubland in study area Sitamau Pond Laduna Pond Chambal River Gopalpura Pond Source: Site and surrounding areas survey by ERM during 12-14 April 2017 Trees within the transmission line corridor The average distance between the conductors of the transmission line would be 35 metres. Additionally, a buffer of 4.5 m is kept on both sides. Hence a transmission line corridor is considered to be approximately 45 m. Species found within the transmission line corridor are Prosopis cinerarea, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica, Mangifera indica, Ailanthus excelsa, Albizia procera, Phoenix sylvestris, Butea monosperma, Madhuca latifolia, Eucalyptus tereticornis etc. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 75 It was revealed though discussion with MPPTCL that a buffer height of 4.5 m is to be maintained from the lowest cable and any object that is grounded (tree etc.). No IUCN threatened tree species was observed within the transmission line corridor. MPPTCL has informed that for tower foundation and transmission line corridor no mature fruit tree or any other tree that is important for the community will be felled. In case it is absolutely necessary (when a tree comes within the line corridor and also grows to a height within 4.5 m buffer from the cable), chopping and trimming of the branches will be undertaken. Every year trimming operation will be done during the pre-monsoon and post- monsoon season. In case of fast growing trees, if the tree needs to be cut, permission from the revenue department will be obtained. 4.4.2 Faunal Assessment Amphibians A total of three (02) species Common Indian Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus), Indian Bull Frog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus), Indian Pond Frog (Euphlyctis hexadactylus) and Skittering Frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis) belonging to 2 families were observed during the current study from the study area. None of the species bear any conservational significance. The details of the species are given in Annex 2. Reptiles A total of Eleven (11) species belonging to 7 families were observed or reported (1) from the study area. Indian monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis) is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The reported snake species viz. Spectacled cobra (Naja naja), Checkered Keelback (Xenochropis piscator), Buffed-striped Keelback (Amphiesma stolata), Common Indian Krait (Bungarus fasciatus), Indian Rat snake (Ptyas mucosus), and Russell ’s viper (Daboia russelii) are listed as Schedule II species in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. All the reptile species observed/reported from the study area are Least Concern as per IUCN list (IUCN (ver. 2017-1) The details of reptiles are given in Annex 3. Avifauna A total of 66 species of birds belonging to 39 families were recorded during the current survey from the study area. One endangered species viz. Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), two vulnerable species viz. Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone), Woolly Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) and three Near Threatened species namely Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala), River Tern (Sterna aurantia) and Black Tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) were recorded from (1) Forest Working Plan, Mandsaur Division; Community Consultation ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 76 the study area (as per IUCN ver. 2017-1) during the ERM primary survey for the current project. A total of 6 species namely Black Kite (Milvus migrans), Black Winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), Shikra (Accipiter badius), Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) were listed under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and are thus protected from killing and hunting. Six migratory species were recorded from the study area during the current survey. Twenty species of aquatic bird species were observed in the large waterbodies viz. Ghasoi pond, Gopalpura Pond, Sitamau Pond, Laduna Pond, Nodhani Pond and Chambal River. 1 species viz. Egyptian vulture is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)1 and 7 species are listed under Appendix II Identified avifaunal species from the study area is shown in Figure 4.7 and the detailed list provided in Annex 4. A total of 88 species of birds belonging to 42 families were recorded by ERM during this study and other studies conducted in the area as detailed in Annex 4. The studies included recording of one endangered species viz. Egyptian Vulture, three vulnerable species viz. Woolly Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus); Common Pochard (Aythya fuligula) and Sarus Crane and four Near Threatened species namely Painted Stork, Bar Tailed Godwit, Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) and River Tern (Sterna aurantia). Eight Schedule I species viz. Black Kite, Black Winged Kite, Shikra, Egyptian Vulture, Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Indian peafowl, Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), Short- toed Snake Eagle were recorded.Twenty five migratory species were recorded from the study area. 34 species of aquatic bird species were observed in the large water areas. Egyptian vulture is listed under Appendix I and 23 species are listed under Appendix II of CMS. 1 Appendix I – Endangered migratory species Appendix I comprises migratory species that have been assessed as being in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range. The Conference of the Parties has further interpreted the term “endangered” as meaning “facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future”. It is in general correspondence between the term ‘endangered’ as defined within CMS and the IUCN Red List Criteria (Version 3.1). Parties that are a Range State to a migratory species listed in Appendix I shall endeavour to strictly protect them by: prohibiting the taking of such species, with very restricted scope for exceptions; conserving and where appropriate restoring their habitats; preventing, removing or mitigating obstacles to their migration and controlling other factors that might endanger them. Appendix II - Migratory species conserved through Agreements Appendix II covers migratory species that have an unfavourable conservation status and that require international agreements for their conservation and management, as well as those that have a conservation status which would significantly benefit from the international cooperation that could be achieved by an international agreement. The Convention encourages the Range States to species listed on Appendix II to conclude global or regional Agreements for the conservation and management of individual species or groups of related species. In this respect, CMS acts as a framework convention from which separate instruments evolve. The Agreements may vary from legally binding treaties (the Agreements in the proper sense) to less formal instruments, such as Memoranda of Understanding, Action Plans or Species Initiatives, covering to the extent possible the entire migratory range of the species concerned. The development of instruments tailored according to the conservation needs of species and adapted to the requirements of particular regions is a unique capacity of CMS. Appendices I and II may be amended at any meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Amendments consist of migratory species or their populations being added to or removed from the Appendices. Resolution 11.33 provides guidelines for assessing proposals for the amendment of the Appendices. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 77 Figure 4.7 Avifaunal Species observed within the Study Area Chestnut Bellied Sandgrouse near Gopalpura Red wattled Lapwing and Black Winged Pond Stilt near Gopalpura Pond Brown Headed Gull in Chambal River Intermediate Egret in Sitamau Pond Rose Ringed Parakeets observed near tower Eurasian Collared Dove observed near AP15 Tower 7/5 Glossy Ibis in Chambal River Grey Heron on Sitamau Pond ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 78 Little Ringed Plover in Sitamau Pond Painted Stork in Laduna Pond White Wagtail in Laduna Pond River Tern in Gopalpura Pond Source: Site and surrounding areas survey by ERM during 12-14 April 2017 Mammals A total of 12 species belonging to 8 families were observed/ reported from the study area. No threatened mammalian species as per IUCN (ver. 2017-1) was observed/reported from the study area. One Schedule I species as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 viz. Indian Gazelle (Gazella bennettii) was reported from the area. One species of bat viz. Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) was recorded from the study area. A list of species observed/reported from the study area is given in Annex 5. 4.4.3 Protected Areas As shown in Figure 4.8, the closest protected area near the project site is (1): • Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary – approximately 24 km north of transmission line. (1) Birds of India: Location of Wildlife Sanctuaries in India - http://www.kolkatabirds.com/sanctuaries3.htm ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 79 Figure 4.8 Protected Areas in Madhya Pradesh Source: http://wiienvis.nic.in/Database/Maps_PAs_1267.aspx with project study area marked by a red dot. IBA Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary and Reservoir (IBA Code-IN-MP-06, IBA Criteria (A4i- 1% biogeographic population), A4iii ( 20,000 water birds) is at a distance of 24 km North West of Project site. Gandhi Sagar reservoir attracts a large number of migratory and non-migratory birds throughout the year. This reservoir qualifies for A4iii criteria, i.e. congregation of 20,000 or more water birds. There are reports of Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) (Vulnerable, IUCN 2017-1) and flamingoes Phoenicopterus spp (the greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is LC, IUCN 2017-1 and the lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) is NT, IUCN 2017-1. This reservoir is also famous for large numbers of the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus). 4.4.4 Migratory Routes The Central Asian flyway covers the entire Indian mainland. The available migratory routes passing through India is provided in Figure 4.9 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 80 Figure 4.9 Map showing estimated migration routes for Anatidae species in the Central Asian Flyway Estimated migration routes of Anatidae in the Central Asian Flyway (CAF). Relative use for CAF is displayed in yellow-red. From darkest to lightest, colors represent 50%, 75% and 99% cumulative probability contours. CAF marking sites include Terkiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia (TT), Qinghai Lake, China (QL), Chitwan National Park, Nepal (CP), Pong Dam, India (PD), Keoladeo National Park, India (KP), Brahmaputra River, India (BR), Hakaluki Haor, Bangladesh (HH), West Bengal, India (WB), Chilika Lake, India (CL) and Koonthankulam, India (KT). Dotted yellow line represents the CAF flyway outline. Source: Palm, Eric C., Scott H. Newman, Diann J. Prosser, Xiangming Xiao, Luo Ze, Nyambayar Batbayar, Sivananinthaperumal Balachandran, and John Y. Takekawa. "Mapping migratory flyways in Asia using dynamic Brownian bridge movement models." Movement ecology 3, no. 1 (2015): 3. 4.4.5 Critical Habitat Assessment IFC Guidance Notes (GN57) for PS-6 defines that internationally and/or nationally recognized areas of high biodiversity value will likely qualify as Critical Habitat (CH), which includes Important Bird Areas (IBA). As the site is in proximity to the Gandhisagar Sanctuary and Reservoir which is an IBA, there is a need to asses if the biodiversity value of the area can possibly trigger any Critical Habitats criteria. Critical Habitat Triggers Critical habitat is defined under IFC PS6. Critical habitats are areas with: high biodiversity value, including; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 81 (i) habitat of significant importance to Critically Endangered and/or Endangered species; (ii) habitat of significant importance to endemic and/or restricted range species; (iii) habitat supporting globally significant concentrations of migratory species and/or congregatory species; (iv) highly threatened and/or unique ecosystems; and/or (v) areas associated with key evolutionary processes “ Assessment for Critical Habitat is undertaken as a screening process against the criteria defined within the IFC PS 6 Guidance Note. Criterion relevant for triggering the CHA as per IFC PS-6 is presented in Annex 6. As per the Criteria the candidate Critical Habitat species are; 1. Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), IUCN Endangered species (Criteria 1 Tier 2c and e) and 2. 23 migratory avifaunal species recorded during this survey and other surveys conducted by ERM in the area (Criteria 3 Tier 2b). The project area lies 24 km south of the Gandhisagar IBA. As aquatic birds which characterize the IBA are very likely to visit water bodies and other habitats (such as agricultural lands) in the vicinity of the transmission line, the area of influence of the transmission line and the IBA are considered one integrated Discrete Management Unit (DMU). The CHA presented in Table 4.2 uses this delineation of the DMU. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 82 Table 4.2 Candidate Critical Habitat Species (Criteria 1-3) and Assessment Scientific Name Common Name Species Information CH Rationale Criterion 1 Criterion 2 Criterion 3 Listing IUCN Neophron percnopterus Egyptian Vulture EN X Estimated Numbers Mature Individuals: 13000-41000 mature The species has a individuals wide distribution and fair abundance Distribution Map and thereby does not The species occupies a large range. The bulk of the resident trigger Criteria 1 Tier population occurs in Ethiopia and East Africa, Arabia and the 2 c or e. The DMU Indian Subcontinent defined above does not hold regionally or nationally important populations of the species. Citation: BirdLife International. 2016. Neophron percnopterus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22695180A90559652. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016- 3.RLTS.T22695180A90559652.en. Downloaded on 28 April 2017 Gyps bengalensis, Gyps indicus, Indian White Backed CR X - The vultures are Gyps tenuirostris, Sarcogyps Vulture, Long Billed reported from the calvus Vulture, Slender Billed Gandhisagar Vulture, Red Headed Wildlife Sanctuary Vulture and Reservoir. However, neither the primary survey ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 83 Scientific Name Common Name Species Information CH Rationale Criterion 1 Criterion 2 Criterion 3 Listing IUCN conducted by ERM in the area nor discussion with forest department and local villagers reveal the presence of these species within the AoI Anser indicus, Aythya ferina, Anas Bar-headed Goose, VU/ X - The DMU is not crecca, Anser anser, Anas acuta, Common Pochard, NT/ likely to hold Anas clypeata, Netta rufina, Common Teal, LC between 1 and 95% Tadorna ferruginea, Aythya Greylag Goose, of the global fuligula, Charadrius alexandrines, Northern Pintail, populations of any of Ciconia nigra, Falco tinnunculus, Northern Shoveler, these 23 migratory Strena aurantia, Chroicocephalus Red-crested Pochard, avian species and brunnicephalus, Motacilla flava, Ruddy Shelduck, therefore does not Motacilla alba, Saxicola torquatus, Tufted Duck, Kentish trigger Criteria 3 Tier Himantopus himantopus, Tringa Plover, Black Stork, 2b ochropus, Actitis hypoleucos, Common Kestrel, Numenius arquata, Calidris River Tern, Brown minuta, Limosa lapponica Headed Gull, Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, Common Stonechat, Black Winged Stilt, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Eurasian Curlew, Little stint, Black tailed Godwit, Batagur kachuga Red-crowned Roofed CR X - The Red Crowned Turtle Roofed Turtle is reported from the Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 84 Scientific Name Common Name Species Information CH Rationale Criterion 1 Criterion 2 Criterion 3 Listing IUCN and Reservoir. However, neither the primary survey conducted by ERM in the area nor discussion with forest department and local villagers reveal the presence of the species within the AoI IUCN Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), Endangered Turtle Species Narrow Headed Turtle (Chitra indica); Red Crowned Roof Turtle (Batagur kachuga), Three Striped Roof Turtle (Batagur dhongoka) and Endangered South Asian River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) are reported from the National Chambal Sanctuary located on the Chambal River and can represent the continuous river stretch of Chambal River. However, the National Chambal Sanctuary is located approximately 100 km from the AoI and among the species listed above only Red Crowned Roof Turtle is reported from Gandhisagar Sanctuary and Reservoir. Gharial, Narrow Headed Turtle, Three Striped Roof Turtle and South Asian River Dolphin are not reported from Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 85 4.5 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT BASELINE OF THE STUDY AREA This section provides an understanding of the socio-economic profile of the study area for the project. 4.5.1 State Profile: Madhya Pradesh The state of Madhya Pradesh administers 3,08,252 sq. km. of area which is 9.37% of the total geographical area of the country and its accounts for 6% population of India. The state is divided into 51 districts, 364 Tehsils, 313 development Blocks and 52,117 populated villages. The state comprises of a population of 72,626,809 individuals, which is pre- dominantly rural, forming 72.37% of the total population. The proportion of ST population in the state is 21.1%, and SC population is 15.6%. The decadal population growth has reduced from 24.34% during 1991-2001 to 20.35% during 2001 to 2011. The sex ratio in the state is 931, which is lower than the sex ratio of India, being 940 females per 1000 males. The population density of Madhya Pradesh is 236 persons/sq. km., which is considerably lower in comparison to that of the country (382 persons/ sq.km) especially for a state with second largest geographical area in the country. Table 4.3 Madhya Pradesh Demographic Profile Attribute Number % of India Area (sq. km) 3,08,252 9.37 Total population 7,26,26,809 6.0 Males 3,76,12,306 6.03 Females 3,50,14,503 5.97 Sex ratio 931 NA Percentage of rural Population 72.37 NA Percentage of urban population 25.63 NA Population density 236 NA Percentage of SC population 15.6 NA Percentage of ST population 21.1 NA Total literacy rate 69.32 NA Male Literacy rate 78.73 NA Female Literacy Rate 54.49 NA Rural Literacy 63.94 NA Source: Census of India, 2011 data The literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh is nearly 70% (of which the rural literacy stands at 63.94%) which is slightly lower than that of the country, at 74.04%. The male literacy rate is relatively higher, at 78.73% while the female literacy rate is 54.49% which is quite low when compared to the national female literacy rate of 65.46%. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 86 4.5.2 District Profile: Mandsaur The Mandsaur District and covers an area of 5535 sq. km, which forms 1.7% of the total area of Madhya Pradesh1. The district is divided into 4 Development Blocks, head-quartered at Mandsaur, Malhagarh, Sitamau and Garoth. In addition, there are 8 tehsils in the district, namely, Mandsaur, Malhagarh, Garoth, Shamgarh, Dalauda, Bhanpura, Suwasra and Sitamau.2 The population of Mandsaur is 13,40,411 individuals, which accounts for 1.84% population of Madhya Pradesh. The population growth over the decade has been 13.24%, which has significantly reduced from the population growth of last decade (23.70%). Rural population forms the majority in the district, with 79.29% living in the villages. Table 4.4 Mandsaur district Demographic Profile vis-à-vis Madhya Pradesh Attribute Mandsaur District Population 1,340,411 Population Density 242 % of SC population 18.6 % of ST population 2.5 Sex Ratio (number of female per thousand male) 963 % total literacy rate 71.8 % female literacy rate 57.9 % rural population 79.29 Source: Census of India 2011 data The population density has increased to 242 persons/sq. km from 214 persons /sq. km in the last decade. The Scheduled Caste people form 18.6% population of Mandsaur, while the proportion of Scheduled Tribe population is quite low at 2.5%, when compared to the state. The sex ratio of the district, at 963, is quite higher than the state figure of 931 and the country’s sex ratio of 940 females per thousand males. However, the child sex ratio in 2011 has reduced to 927 girls per 1000 boys from 946 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data. The status of literacy in the district also reflects a slightly better scenario than that of the state. The total literacy rate of the district is 71.8%, while the female literacy rate is 57.9%, against the state figures of 69.32% and 54.49% respectively. 4.5.3 Study Area Profile The study area, as defined in Section 4.1, is comprised of twenty seven villages, namely Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda, Sitamau, Laduna, Bapchya, Gordhanpura, Ruparel, Guradiya Vijay, Bardiya, Suwasara and Haripura of the Suwasara and Sitamau tehsil. The following sub sections provide the socio-economic profile of the study area. 1 http://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/300-mandsaur.html 2 http://www.mandsaur.nic.in/overview.htm ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 87 Demographic Profile As can be seen in the following table, the study area is characterised by a total population of 2, 82,398 individuals in 61,178 households. Apart from Suwasara and Sitamau, the two tehsils headquarters, the highest population is in the village Ladoona, at 6917. Table 4.5 Demographic Profile of Study Area Number Average HH % of population Name of HHs Total Pop Size Sex Ratio below 6 years of age Ruparel 175 849 4.85 993 13.90 Sitamau 37482 175758 4.69 960 13.26 Ladoona 1436 6917 4.82 955 13.03 Maukheda 233 1019 4.37 934 12.46 Bapchya 157 761 4.85 865 12.22 Belara 246 1178 4.79 1007 12.14 Suwasara 16686 75084 4.50 953 14.56 Gordhanpura 323 1381 4.28 937 13.76 Deoriyamoti 107 427 3.99 959 14.05 Guradiya Vijay 332 1475 4.44 951 17.08 Bardiya 144 634 4.40 921 11.36 Dhankhedi 237 1004 4.24 931 12.85 Kishorepura 470 2093 4.45 913 15.19 Ghasoi 798 3225 4.04 900 14.08 Dabdi 60 215 3.58 1009 11.63 Haripura 96 376 3.92 1032 11.70 Deoriya Vijay 364 1788 4.91 943 13.59 Dhikanya 227 1041 4.59 960 10.95 Karandiya 208 870 4.18 839 14.02 Lakhwa 205 813 3.97 917 19.07 Parsi 162 658 4.06 982 13.37 Raghunathpura 150 683 4.55 1033 14.49 Rawatkheda 125 506 4.05 917 14.03 Titrod 755 3643 4.83 945 12.24 Total 61178 282398 4.62 956 13.63 Source: Census 2011 data * Sex Ratio is in number of women per thousand men population. The average household size in the study area is 4.62 individuals per household. The study area has an average sex ratio of 956 females per thousand males, which is lower than that of the district but higher than the state. The low sex ratio rates can also be seen in the sex ratio within the population below 6 years of age, with the study area having a sex ratio of 912 females per thousand males. The probable reason for the trend can be attributed to higher infant mortality rates among girls or cultural preference of a particular sex leading to sex selective abortions, which causes an imbalance in the gender composition in the region and the country, at large. Social Stratification As can be seen in the below table, the study area is characterised by Scheduled Caste (SC) representation of approximately 22.77% and a negligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) population (less than 1%). ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 88 Table 4.6 Social Stratification in Study Area Total SC % of SC ST % of ST Name Population Population Pop Population Pop Ruparel 849 153 18.02 0 0 Sitamau 175758 34770 19.78 2268 1.29 Ladoona 6917 1730 25.01 26 0.38 Maukheda 1019 476 46.71 3 0.29 Bapchya 761 53 6.96 0 0 Belara 1178 164 13.92 9 0.76 Suwasara 75084 21064 28.05 279 0.37 Gordhanpura 1381 699 50.62 4 0.29 Deoriyamoti 427 98 22.95 0 0 Guradiya Vijay 1475 609 41.29 0 0 Bardiya 634 154 24.29 0 0 Dhankhedi 1004 172 17.13 0 0 Kishorepura 2093 579 27.66 0 0 Ghasoi 3225 963 29.86 0 0 Dabdi 215 82 38.14 0 0 Haripura 376 215 57.18 0 0 Deoriya Vijay 1788 774 43.29 0 0 Dhikanya 1041 341 32.76 0 0 Karandiya 870 77 8.85 0 0 Lakhwa 813 88 10.82 1 0.12 Parsi 658 52 7.90 0 0 Raghunathpur a 683 183 26.79 0 0 Rawatkheda 506 0 0.00 0 0 Titrod 3643 816 22.40 113 3.10 total 282398 64312 22.77 2703 0.96 Source: Census 2011 data The dominant religion in the study area is Hinduism, with 90-100% of the households being reported as Hindus during the consultations. The other religion in the area is Islam, which has a negligible presence in the area. The main sub castes in the study area are Rajputs, Sondhiya Thakur, Balai, Brahmins, Sutar, Chamar, Bagri, Nayi and Harijans. According to the discussions with the local community, the different groups do not differ drastically in terms of social practices or livelihood patterns. Gender Profile The differences in literacy rate between men and women at the Mandsaur District and State level are already discussed above. Consultations with women suggest that early marriage and child marriage, minimal participation of women in household or economic decision making, preference for male child, lesser economic freedom, etc., are entrenched in the social system. The women are primarily responsible for household chores and additionally take up income generating activities such as agricultural or construction labourers. However, they are perceived to be less efficient than their male counterparts and consequentially are paid lesser wages. The women lack direct access to bank accounts and their wages are collected and managed by their husbands. Furthermore, the women are also responsible for fetching fuelwood and water, where they need to travel a distance is up to 2 km from their residence. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 89 Education and Literacy The villages in AoI is have a literacy rate of 58.3 %, which is significantly lower than the literacy rates of the State and District, 69.32% and 71.8% respectively. Table 4.7 Literacy Rate in Study Area Total Total Literacy Literate Male lit Literate Female Lit Name Population Rate Male % Female % Ruparel 849 47.47 258 60.56 145 34.28 Sitamau 175758 60.79 65276 72.79 41560 48.28 Ladoona 6917 66.31 2741 77.47 1846 54.63 Maukheda 1019 54.56 345 65.46 211 42.89 Bapchya 761 54.93 267 65.44 151 42.78 Belara 1178 62.82 431 73.42 309 52.28 Suwasara 75084 52.22 24737 64.35 14474 39.50 Gordhanpura 1381 60.17 511 71.67 320 47.90 Deoriyamoti 427 73.30 175 80.28 138 66.03 Guradiya Vijay 1475 40.68 353 46.69 247 34.35 Bardiya 634 55.84 223 67.58 131 43.09 Dhankhedi 1004 51.59 321 61.73 197 40.70 Kishorepura 2093 64.02 819 74.86 521 52.15 Ghasoi 3225 57.49 1171 69.00 683 44.70 Dabdi 215 75.35 86 80.37 76 70.37 Haripura 376 62.23 142 76.76 92 48.17 Deoriya Vijay 1788 58.56 648 70.43 399 45.97 Dhikanya 1041 64.27 402 75.71 267 52.35 Karandiya 870 56.32 326 68.92 164 41.31 Lakhwa 813 42.07 234 55.19 108 27.76 Parsi 658 55.17 240 72.29 123 37.73 Raghunathpura 683 38.80 162 48.21 103 29.68 Rawatkheda 506 35.38 122 46.21 57 23.55 Titrod 3643 64.04 1422 75.92 911 51.47 total 282398 58.30 101412 70.24 63233 45.82 Source: Census 2011 data Of this, the male literacy rate (70.24%) is higher than the female literacy rate (45.82%). Land Ownership The study area is characterised by an agrarian economy and a dominant land use of agriculture. In terms of agricultural land holdings, study area has small land holdings, with most of the villages having less than 2 ha per household. only the villages Dhikanya, Kishorepura, Deoriya Moti, Gordhanpura and Bapchya have more than 2 ha of agricultural land per household. While most households are reported to have small land holdings (less than 1 Ha), some households (Rajput and other higher castes) are reported to have larger land holdings (10 Ha and more). ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 90 Table 4.8 Average Land Holding Size Total Agricultural Land Total Number of Average Land Holding Name (ha) HHs Size Ruparel 202.1 175 1.15 Sitamau NA 37482 NA Ladoona 1133.48 1436 0.79 Maukheda 352.82 233 1.51 Bapchya 446.87 157 2.85 Belara 355.52 246 1.45 Suwasara NA 16686 NA Gordhanpura 947.9 323 2.93 Deoriyamoti 221.4 107 2.07 Guradiya Vijay 621.9 332 1.87 Bardiya 245.5 144 1.70 Dhankhedi 207.8 237 0.88 Kishorepura 1197.7 470 2.55 Ghasoi 1122.6 798 1.41 Dabdi 105.54 60 1.76 Haripura NA 96 NA Deoriya Vijay 620.8 364 1.71 Dhikanya 582.14 227 2.56 Karandiya 399.88 208 1.92 Lakhwa 253.6 205 1.24 Parsi 247.27 162 1.53 Raghunathpura 121.8 150 0.81 Rawatkheda 162.3 125 1.30 Titrod 1170.79 755 1.55 total 10719.71 61178 1.551 Source: Census 2011 data Livelihood Profile The study area is characterised by a Worker Participation Ratio2 (WPR) of 52.78%. The male WPR is higher at 58.99%, while female WPR is 46.28%. The reason behind low female WPR is due to the overall status of females in the study area & the defined gender-based traditional division of labour. Due to this traditional division of labour, women are mostly engaged in unpaid economic/domestic work such as taking care of the livestock, family and other domestic work. However, the women in Sitamau and Suwasara (the tehsils in the study area) are understood to be engaged in wage employment as well. Table 4.9 Proportion and Break up of Working Population in the Study Area Name Total Pop Total Pop Male WPR Female Main Marginal WPR WPR Worker % Worker % Ruparel 849 59.36 60.33 58.39 48.41 51.59 Sitamau 175758 53.25 58.94 47.33 75.83 24.17 Ladoona 6917 43.99 53.84 33.68 86.79 13.21 Maukheda 1019 51.42 58.82 43.50 29.20 70.80 1 This is excluding Haripura, Suwasara and Sitamau, for whom the agricultural land area is unavailable for review presently. 2 Work Participation Ratio is defined as the percentage of total workers (main and marginal workers) to total population ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 91 Name Total Pop Total Pop Male WPR Female Main Marginal WPR WPR Worker % Worker % Bapchya 761 54.14 55.15 52.97 99.03 0.97 Belara 1178 45.50 57.75 33.33 97.76 2.24 Suwasara 75084 52.47 59.46 45.13 68.89 31.11 Gordhanpura 1381 60.61 67.18 53.59 63.20 36.80 Deoriyamoti 427 56.67 61.47 51.67 55.79 44.21 Guradiya Vijay 1475 54.37 57.67 50.90 61.97 38.03 Bardiya 634 50.95 56.06 45.39 55.11 44.89 Dhankhedi 1004 51.20 60.00 41.74 39.69 60.31 Kishorepura 2093 42.14 59.23 23.42 88.32 11.68 Ghasoi 3225 49.67 56.63 41.95 40.39 59.61 Dabdi 215 30.23 58.88 1.85 98.46 1.54 Haripura 376 58.24 56.76 59.69 98.17 1.83 Deoriya Vijay 1788 50.45 58.37 42.05 65.52 34.48 Dhikanya 1041 52.74 59.13 46.08 37.34 62.66 Karandiya 870 60.23 61.52 58.69 98.28 1.72 Lakhwa 813 49.32 57.78 40.10 99.00 1.00 Parsi 658 55.78 62.35 49.08 98.37 1.63 Raghunathpura 683 64.42 67.86 61.10 100.00 0.00 Rawatkheda 506 63.04 61.74 64.46 83.39 16.61 Titrod 3643 56.19 59.32 52.88 70.00 30.00 total 282398 52.78 58.99 46.28 73.49 26.51 Source: Census 2011 data Of the total working population, 73.49% is comprised of main working population (engaged in an economic activity for more than 180 days in a year). Of the main working population, majority (91.4%) are reported to be engaged in farm based activities, including those working as cultivators and agricultural labourers. Apart from this, 7.86% are engaged in ‘Other’ activities which comprise of non-farm based activities including construction labourers, small businesses and service sector etc. Farm Based livelihood The farm based activities in the villages within AoI comprise of agriculture, agricultural labour and livestock rearing. The primary crops in the region are Maize, Pulses (Urad, Moong,) and Soybean amongst Kharif crops (monsoon crops from July/August to September/October) and Wheat, Gram, Mustard, Coriander, Fenugreek, Onion, Tomatoes, Chillies, Fenugreek and Linseed being the Rabi crops (winter crops from November to April/May). In addition, the people also cultivate vegetables like eggplant, cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, carrot, cucumber and garlic. Table 4.10 Productivity and related costing of major crops in Study Area Crop Agricultural Expenses Production Price per Proceeds Season on quintal from 1 Ha Agricultural land Inuts per Ha Soybean June-October Rs. 20,000- 12-20 3000-4000 36,000-80,000 24,000 quintals Wheat November-April Rs. 16,000- 32-60 1100-1500 35,200-90,000 40,000 quintals Maize June-October 40 quintals ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 92 Crop Agricultural Expenses Production Price per Proceeds Season on quintal from 1 Ha Agricultural land Inuts per Ha Pulses June-October 12-16 quintals Tomatoes June-September 100,000 4,00,000 Oranges 3 years with mixed 200,000 1,00,000- cropping + 2 years 4,00,000 as the sole crop Source: Community Consultations undertaken by ERM India Note: 1 bigha= 0.25 ha Figure 4.10 Production and Productivity of Major Crops in Mandsaur district: 2004 - 2008 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Soybean Maize Wheat Mustard Gram Production ('000t) 189 48 135 34 32 Productivity (Kg/ha) 722 1374 2970 1000 800 Source: Agricultural Contingency Plan, 2012, Mandsaur District The farming household retain a part (varies according to seasons, economic situation of family and crop grown) of the crop produce for self-consumption and the remaining is sold in Shamgarh and Garoth Mandis (local markets at the village or gram panchayat level), which are the nearest from most villages. The share-cropping system of agriculture, where pre-decided proportions of the produce are divided amongst the owner and the cultivator is also prevalent. In addition, the agricultural labourers working on the fields receive a part of the wheat produce in addition to their wages. The agriculture in villages under study area mostly relies primarily on monsoon. Several wells were also observed in agricultural fields in the area which are the source of irrigation. At some places tube wells/bore wells are also utilised for irrigation as there are very few canals in the area. Village ponds/catchments are used for domestic purposes and to meet the water requirement of their domestic animals. In addition to agriculture, livestock holdings play an important part in the livelihoods of the community, in terms of providing extra income in addition to meeting the nutritional demand of the household. The main livestock in the area comprise of cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep. . The estimated number of livestock heads in the Mandsaur District is as given in the table below. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 93 Table 4.11 Livestock Heads in Mandsaur District Type Number Poultry 33308 Bovine 521515 Exotic/Cross Breed Cattle 51231 Indigenous Cattle 297072 buffalo 224443 Sheep 10181 Goats 182244 Pigs 4267 Source: 19th Livestock Census 2012 Some of the households are reported to be engaged in the sale of surplus buffalo milk & Cow milk to the neighbouring villagers. It is reported by the local community that each household engaging in sale of milk earns approximately 1500-2000 INR per month (INR 30 per litre). Non-Farm Based livelihood The non-farm based livelihoods in the study area primarily comprise of casual labour involved in construction activities in nearby villages and in urban centres of Shamgarh and Suwasara. These livelihoods act as a supplementary source of income to the families in the area, with the households relying on this income to buffer against the fluctuations in income from agriculture and to provide sustenance during the non-cultivation periods (summer). During the consultations, the respondents also reported migration of people, either alone or with family, to the cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, etc., during the agriculture lean periods. Water Supply and Sanitation The villages in study area were noticed to have poor sanitation facilities with open drains and varying water availability which becomes troublesome during the summer months of April to June. According to census of India 2011 data & consultation with the community, the main sources of water were uncovered wells, hand pumps and tube wells or bore wells. However, majority of households have recently installed piped water. The level of sanitation is however reported to be improving in villages with introduction of the Pradhan Mantri Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and a significant proportion of households constructing toilets under the scheme. Health Facilities and Health Seeking Behaviour The population is primarily dependent upon the health facilities in urban centres of Shamgarh and Suwasara for any serious illness or specialized medical advice. The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) guides women of villages regularly and there is a high adoption of institutional deliveries in the area, with the provision of Ambulance in the village to facilitate commutation of women to Government hospital at the time of delivery. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 94 5 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS 5.1 INTRODUCTION This section assesses the manner in which the Project will interact with elements of the physical, biological or social environment to produce impacts to resources/ receptors. It has been organized as per the various phases of the project life cycle to understand the risks and impacts associated with each phase. 5.2 IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY The ESMF for Solar Park (Feb 2017) states that sub-projects shall be appraised based on a step-by-step process beginning with screening stage. The overall process as depicted in the ESMF is reproduced here. Figure 5.1 Impact Assessment Process Site Selection for the Project (Transmission Line and Grid Substation) Social and Environmental Screening and Scoping Key Environmental and Social Features Significance based on likely impacts Defining the scope of the Environmental and Social Assessment Study Identification of Environmental and Social Impacts Impact on Physical Impact on Biological Impact on Human/Social Environment Environment Environment Environmental and Social Management Plan Institutional Arrangements for Implementation Environmental Grievance Redressal Resettlement Action Plan Management Plan Mechanism Source: ESMF process as per ESMF for Solar Park, Feb 2017, page-27. However, as this ESIA study commenced while part of the project (defined as Phase-II in this report) was already constructed, it was not possible to follow the process mentioned above in the exact sense. Hence, taking a practical and feasible approach, this ESIA study has evaluated a range of planning and construction stage impacts in a retrospective effect and recommended mitigation measures to retrofit the project to the ESMF to the extent possible. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 95 This section describes the impact assessment steps and methodology followed in this report which complies to the impact identification process and methodology (Section-4) of the ESMF for Solar Park. Specific adaptations required to retrofit the impact assessment for the completed activities (planning and part of the construction activities) are also described in this section. 5.2.1 Screening and Scoping This step involved review of the available environmental and social information about the project and its surrounding areas. ERM referred the ESDD Report (Dec 2016) by KnightFrank for the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park. It helped in identifying issues for verification during reconnaissance site visit. The basic project details were collected from RUMSL such as the location of the sub-station, land requirement; land allocation process, alignment of the transmission line. The screening checklist provided in ESMF for Solar Park (page 28) was used to identify relevant components to be investigated in detail during evaluation stage. The results of this preliminary screening are provided in table below. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 96 Table 5.1 Screening for Impacts Environmental Status/Availability in and around site ( Potential Impacts/ Impacts Occured Remarks/ Description and Social study area) features Physical Environment Landuse and • In general, the landuse of the study area • Permanent change in land use at Tower • Retrospective Assessment as the landuse land cover is agricultural land and scrub land; locations and Sitamau grid substation; for transmission tower locations is • Landuse of transmission towers is mostly • Limited change in landuse of the RoW already changed. agricultural land; of Transmission line in form of • Prospective assessment for Sitamau grid • Area for transmission tower is 144 sqm; restrictions on activities such as substation. • Landuse of RoW of transmission line growing of large trees; includes agricultural and non- agricultural land; • Sitamau grid substation has barren landuse. Topography • Sitamau grid substation have fairly plain • Impact on topography of substation • Prospective Assessment as the site topography and study area of substation due to site levelling. levelling at substation is not yet done. and transmission line has mix of plain and undulating topography. Soil • Soil in the area is deep medium black • Erosion of loose soil at substation • Retrospective Assessment as the impact soil; especially during windy periods; on soil during foundation activities was • No major anthropogenic activities are • Generation of construction debris at already happened and considering carried out in the area which may lead to substation ; mitigation measures recommended in soil contamination. • Impact on soil and land environment ESMP were implemented on site; due to improper management of • . domestic solid waste generated at • Prospective assessment for remaining substation; tower erection, stringing activities, • Improper storage and handling of foundation activities at substation and hazardous materials (e.g., fuel and operation phase of the project. lubricant) at substation; • Waste generated from operation of construction equipment and machinery and their maintenance leading to soil contamination due to leaks/ spillage at substation; • Generation of hazardous waste during operation of substation. ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 97 Environmental Status/Availability in and around site ( Potential Impacts/ Impacts Occured Remarks/ Description and Social study area) features Water • The project site falls under Sitamau Block • Stress on local water resources due to • Retrospective Assessment as the water Resources and which is categorized as “over exploited” by water requirement for the foundation extensive activities (foundation work) Quality CGWB; activities, labour camp; was already completed at tower locations • Village ponds/catchments are mostly • and considering mitigation measures rainfed and are used for domestic • Soil erosion and sediment transport to recommended in ESMP were purposes as washing of clothes and for Nallah and seasonal drainages at tower implemented on site. domestic animals. locations. • Prospective Assessment for substation development. Drainage • Study area has dendritic drainage • The natural drainage pattern at • Prospective Assessment for impact on pattern; substation had changed due to site drainage pattern at substation. • Transmission line passing through levelling. Chambal River between AP14 and AP15 and nallahs near many tower locations. Ambient Air • Based on earlier studies conducted by • Dust emissions due to movement of • Retrospective assessment for dust Quality ERM in the area, ambient air quality machinery and vehicles at substation; emissions associated with foundation parameters (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX) were • Fugitive dust emissions due to site activities at tower locations and within the prescribed CPCB limits. clearance activities, excavation and considering mitigation measures back filling activities etc. at substation; recommended in ESMP were • Air emissions due to operations of DG implemented on site. sets at substation. • Prospective assessment for remaining tower erection and stringing activities and development of Substation . Ambient Noise • Based on earlier studies conducted by • Noise generation due to movement of • Retrospective assessment for increased Quality ERM in the area, the noise levels during vehicles and heavy earth moving noise levels associated with foundation day and night time was reported higher machineries at substation; activities at tower locations and at some locations than CPCB prescribed • Noise from rock drilling and breaking considering mitigation measures limits. at at substation; recommended in ESMP were • Generation of noise during operation implemented on site. of DG Set at substation. • Prospective assessment for remaining tower erection, stringing activities, development of substation and operation phase Biological Environment Ecology • Habitats in the study area include • Removal of vegetation causing impact • Retrospective Assessment for vegetation agricultural land, homestead plantation, on ecology of the area; clearance as it was completed at tower locations and considering mitigation ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 98 Environmental Status/Availability in and around site ( Potential Impacts/ Impacts Occured Remarks/ Description and Social study area) features open scrub, water bodies and open forest • Habitat destruction during temporary measures recommended in ESMP were areas. laying of wires adjacent to the RoW of implemented on site. • Two species of amphibians, 11 species of transmission lines; • . Prospective assessment for remaining reptiles, 66 species of birds and 12 species • Collision and electrocution risks to tower erection, stringing activities, of mammals were recorded/reported avifauna during operational phases. substation development and operation from the study area during site visit • Electrocution risks to mammals during phase • One Schedule I reptile, 6 birds and 1 operational phases. mammals recorded from the study area • One endangered species viz. Egyptian Vulture was recorded during primary survey Occupational • -- • Occupational health hazards due to • Retrospective Assessment for foundation health and dust and noise pollution; activities at tower locations as it was safety • Exposure to noise during drilling and completed and considering mitigation breaking at substation; measures recommended in ESMP were • Safety risk due to wrong handling of implemented on site; construction machinery, working at • Prospective assessment for remaining height, during stringing and erection at tower erection, stringing activities, substation; development of substation and operation • Exposure of workers to phase Electromagnetic field (EMF) while working in proximity to charged electric power lines during operation and maintenance. Social Environment Demographics • The study area is comprised of twenty • Influx of people for employment • Retrospective Assessment as majority of seven villages and a total population of opportunity. the construction activities have been 2,82,398 individuals ; • Presence of migrant labour population completed • The number of workers is 25, which • Potential for social conflict and unrest constitutes 0.01% of the population in the due to conflict of local community with area; labourers • Similarly, during the operations phase, 25-30 individuals are expected to be employed, most of which will be migrant workers. ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 99 Environmental Status/Availability in and around site ( Potential Impacts/ Impacts Occured Remarks/ Description and Social study area) features • The main sub castes in the study area are Rajputs, Sondhiya Thakur, Balai, Brahmins, Sutar, Chamar, Bagri, Nayi and Harijans. Economy and • The existing livelihood profile in the • Creation of job opportunities due to • Retrospective Assessment a significant Employment study area is characterized dominantly project; portion of construction activities for by a dependence on farm based • Indirect impact on local economy transmission line are near completion livelihoods, namely, agriculture, with through development of secondary 91.4% of the main working population facilities. being employed in agriculture • In comparison 7.86% of the main working population is engaged in ‘other’ activities, which comprise of non-farm based activities including construction labourers, small businesses and service sector etc. Land based • • Impacts on livelihood due to the • Retrospective Assessment for Livelihood project are likely to result from the loss construction phase as tower foundation of access (temporary and permanent) and erection activities have been to parcels of land due to transmission completed for transmission line tower erection activities. Prospective assessment for operations • Erection of transmission tower and the phase and grid substation RoW of the transmission line for Phase II will result in an impact on approx. 86 land owners. • While the RoW and construction of towers is not likely to result in landlessness or physical displacement, it will result in crop losses during foundation, erection and stringing activities and a portion of the land being unavailable for cultivation. Loss of CPRs • The Grid substation is located on • The construction of the grid substation • the substation is still in planning stage so and Access government land. According to the would result in the loss of access to the impact assessment has been Rights discussions undertaken with the local these land parcels and would result in undertaken based on the information community and land owners, this land a reduction of grazing land available. available presently. ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 100 Environmental Status/Availability in and around site ( Potential Impacts/ Impacts Occured Remarks/ Description and Social study area) features was used by the local community for grazing of livestock. Community • The area has road network of village • Transportation of tower components, • Retrospective Assessment as tower health and roads and cart tracks; other construction materials and foundation and erection activities have safety • most of the tower locations are accessed increased vehicular movement will been completed for transmission line through existing road network whereas lead to traffic hazards for community • Prospective assessment for operations approx. 1tower locations were accessed residing close to the access roads; phase and grid substation through agricultural field and • Damage to access roads; compensation was paid for the crop • Electromagnetic pulses during damage; operation phase may impact the surrounding community. Labour • The present labour strength involved in • The key potential impacts in terms of • Retrospective Assessment for Welfare the project is 25; labour welfare include the following: construction phase as tower foundation • These labourers are comprised of both o Occupational Health and Safety and erection activities have been local and migrant workers. . o Access to resources such as water, completed for transmission line. sanitation, cooking fuel etc.; • Prospective assessment for operations o Conflict with local community phase • Timely payment of wages and other labour compliances. ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 101 5.2.2 Identification of Impacts In addition to the screening checklist, various project features and activities that could reasonably act as a source of impact were identified, and these have been listed down the vertical axis of a potential interactions matrix. The resources/receptors in the environment have been listed across the horizontal axis of the matrix. Entries in the matrix cells are coloured to indicate whether: • An interaction is not reasonably expected (white); • An interaction is reasonably possible and the resulting impacts are likely to lead to insignificant impacts(grey); or • The interaction is reasonably possible and at least one of the resulting impacts is likely to lead to significant impacts (black). Those cells that are coloured white and grey are ‘scoped out’ for further consideration in the impact assessment process. Those interactions that are shaded black are retained for detail evaluation in the impact assessment. The details of various interactions are given in Activity-Resource/Receptor interaction matrix provided in Table 5.1. The project activities which were completed or approaching completion when this ESIA study commenced, are mentioned in RED font. Due to this, one expects that impacts linked to them have already taken place. ERM noted these as ‘impacts’ to keep them distinct from the range of ‘potential impacts’ linked to the remaining planned activities under this project. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 102 Table 5.2 Interaction Matrix of Project Activities and Key Environment and Social Receptors for Identification of Potential Impacts Physical Environment Flora- Fauna Socioeconomic Environment Environmental and Occupational Health and Terrestrial fauna-reptiles Social Infrastructure and Community Health and Ambient Noise Quality Social Demography ( Influx ) Livelihoods/Economic Electromagnetic Field Water Resources and Ambient Air Quality Culture and heritage Resources/ Receptors Land use and Land Specific Impacts on Local Economy and Property Resources Visual / Aesthetics Avifaunal Species Natural /Common Soil Environment Terrestrial Flora Terestrial fauna- Labor Welfare Displacement Employment Land based mammals Services Women Quality Traffic Safety Safety Cover Project Phase and Activity Project Designing Phase Site Survey Project designing and planning Land compensation for RoW and tower locations Land Allotment for Grid Substation Construction Phase Site Clearance Transportation of Machinery, construction material, tower components, stringing wire etc. Establishment of labour camp Excavation, foundation and construction works Erection of Tower Stringing Transformer Installation and other infrastructure at Substation Operation Phase Power Transmission Preventive maintenance of Transmission line Operation and maintenance of Gridd Substation = Represents “no” interactions is reasonably expected, = Represents interactions reasonably possible and the outcome will lead to low impact = Represents interactions reasonably possible with one of the outcomes may lead to medium or high impact ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 103 The list of impacts which were identified from this for detailed assessment for different stages of the project is as follows: Phase Impact/Potential Impact Title Planning and Landuse and Land cover Construction Phase Soil environment Water resources and quality Drainage Ambient air quality Ambient noise quality Occupational health and safety Flora and fauna- vegetation Clearance Flora and fauna- Construction activities Impact on Private Land owners in Tower Base Area and below conductors during Stringing Exercise Impact on private land owners within RoW due to imposition of land use restrictions Impact on local community due to loss of grazing land for grid Sub- station Impacts Due to Labour Influx Impact on Community Health and Safety Impact on Economy and Employment in the Study Area Operation Phase Soil Environment Noise Quality Visual Impacts Electro-magnetic fields Health and safety Flora and fauna- Collision and Electrical hazards for avifaunal species Impacts of economic loss due to damage to standing crops during Maintenance work Impact on Community Health and Safety 5.2.3 Assessment of Impact Significance Each of these impacts/potential impacts was described in terms of its various relevant characteristics (e.g., type, scale, duration, frequency, extent). These impact characteristics are investigated and are described for each of these impacts/potential impacts. Characteristic Description Type A descriptor indicating the relationship of the impact to the Project (in terms of cause and effect). This is usually understood in terms of direct, indirect or induced impacts. Extent The “reach” of the impact (e.g., confined to a small area around the Project Footprint, projected for several kilometres, etc.). This is described with relation to the specific project footprint (such as tower base, specific tower locations, RoW of transmission corridor, and Area of Influence defined in this report) Duration The time period over which a resource/ receptor is affected. The significance of the duration of the impact is receptor/resource specific. Hence, the duration is described in terms of days, specific time of a day, season or month etc. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 104 Characteristic Description Scale The size of the impact (e.g., the size of the area damaged or impacted, the fraction of a resource that is lost or affected, etc.). Hence, this is described in terms of numerical measurements of the relevant resource/receptor. Frequency A measure of the constancy or periodicity of recurrence the impact. Along with the impact characteristics, ERM has considered the embedded measures as part of the project design or implementation plan/practice. If, the embedded measures are not already described in project description chapter, they are described during impact evaluation. While evaluating the impacts from the project activities which are already completed, the impact characteristics such as extent and scale were evaluated. Such evaluation was based on the documentation available, information collected through stakeholder consultations and field based observations. It is common occurrence that some of the potential impacts identified in planning stage do not actually take place or manifest in a different manner. Therefore, the evaluation of some of the planning and construction stage impacts in retrospective effect based on the available evidence showed characteristics which supported lower impact magnitude. Once an impact’s characteristics were defined and effectiveness of the embedded controls was evaluated, each impact was assigned a ‘magnitude’. The impact magnitudes are designated as: • Positive; • Negligible; • Small; • Medium; • Large. Further explanations on magnitude designations for a particular type of impact or receptor, if followed are described in their respective impact assessment sub-sections. In addition to characterising the magnitude of the impact, the significance of the sensitivity/vulnerability of the impacted resource/receptor was also taken into consideration. Where the resource was physical (for example, a water body) its quality, sensitivity to change and importance (on a local, national and international scale) were considered. Where the resource/receptor was biological or cultural (for example, a cultural heritage resource), its importance (for example, its local, regional, national or international importance) and its sensitivity to the specific type of impact were considered. Where the receptor was human, the vulnerability of the individual, community or wider societal group was considered. Absence of pre-project or baseline conditions for impacted resource/receptor is an inherent limitation for retrospective impact assessment. Hence, while assessing the sensitivity/vulnerability for impacts of planning and construction phase, the current conditions as recorded during field assessment ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 105 were used as proxy or best available alternative. The sensitivity/vulnerability of the impacted resource/receptor is given following designations: • Low; • Medium; and • High. Based on magnitude of impact (positive, negligible, small, medium, large) and sensitivity/ vulnerability of impacted resource/receptor (low, medium, high), significance of the particular impact/potential impact was designated using the matrix shown in Figure 5.2. Figure 5.2 Impact Significance table Thus, the impact significance was determined and following ratings are assigned: • Negligible; • Minor; • Moderate; and • Major. Box 5.1 provides a context of what various impact significance ratings imply. Where the impact significance assessment was minor and above, , what mitigation measures are warranted to reduce the impact magnitude or resource sensitivity/vulnerability was evaluated and appropriate mitigation measures are recommended. Another inherent limitation of a retrospective impact assessment is that it misses the impacts which are short lived. The impacts whose effects are short lived therefore cannot be observed when impact assessment is carried out. Even if they are identified, their mitigation does not hold any practical relevance. These factors were considered while recommending mitigation measures for such planning and construction stage impacts. The impact significance for the residual impact (after considering the additional mitigation measures recommended) were reassessed to arrive at the final impact significance. A summary statement of the entire range of ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 106 impacts showing impact significances before and after mitigation measures was prepared. Box 5.1 Ratings of Impact Significances An impact of negligible significance is one where a resource/ receptor (including people) will essentially not be affected in any way by a particular activity or the predicted effect is deemed to be ‘imperceptible’ or is indistinguishable from natural background variations. An impact of minor significance is one where a resource/ receptor will experience a noticeable effect, but the impact magnitude is sufficiently small and/or the resource/receptor is of low sensitivity/ vulnerability/ importance. In either case, the magnitude should be well within applicable standards/ guidelines. An impact of moderate significance has an impact magnitude that is within applicable standards/guidelines, but falls somewhere in the range from a threshold below which the impact is minor, up to a level that might be just short of breaching a legal limit. Clearly, to design an activity so that its effects only just avoid breaking a law and/or cause a major impact is not best practice. The emphasis for moderate impacts is therefore on demonstrating that the impact has been reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). This does not necessarily mean that impacts of moderate significance have to be reduced to minor, but that moderate impacts are being managed effectively and efficiently. An impact of major significance is one where an accepted limit or standard may be exceeded, or large magnitude impacts occur to highly valued/sensitive resource/receptors. An aim of IA is to get to a position where the Project does not have any major residual impacts, certainly not ones that would endure into the long-term or extend over a large area. However, for some aspects there may be major residual impacts after all practicable mitigation options have been exhausted (i.e. ARAP has been applied). An example might be the visual impact of a facility. It is then the function of regulators and stakeholders to weigh such negative factors against the positive ones, such as employment, in coming to a decision on the Project. 5.2.4 Preparation of Environment and Social Management Plan The mitigation measures were adopted keeping the universally accepted mitigation hierarchy as described below: • Avoid, if possible; • If avoidance is not possible reduce the magnitude of the impact by applying mitigation measures at source; • If mitigation measures at source of impact did not succeed to mitigate the impact, then abatement or compensatory measure or offsets are recommended. The mitigation measures recommended in individual impact assessments were compiled for project construction and operation phases. The ESMP prepared has also taken organization structure of RUMS and context of the project (sectoral, regional, and socio-cultural external environment) to determine practical and effective mitigation measures. Considering the continuous progress of project implementation, ESMP for the construction stage for the ongoing work was prepared as a priority. During impact assessment, the measures recommended in the ESMP are considered as embedded measures. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 107 5.3 IMPACTS ON PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The significant environmental impacts due to the project activities are given below and will be focus of the impact assessment. • Landuse and land cover; • Soil environment; • Ambient Air Quality; • Ambient Noise Quality; • Water resources, Quality and Drainage; and • Occupational health and safety. 5.3.1 Impacts during Planning and Construction Phase The following subsection provides details on the impacts due to the construction activities. The project activities during construction phase include: • Selective clearing of vegetation in areas designated for Transmission tower erection, substation and RoW; • Transportation of Machinery, construction material, tower components, stringing wire etc.; • Establishment of labour camp; • Storage of materials as well as transport of construction material; • Excavation, foundation and construction works; • Erection of Tower; • Stringing activities; and • Transformer Installation and other infrastructure at Substation. As mentioned earlier in Section 1.3.3, foundation activities at 110 tower out of total 114 tower locations were already completed at site and other construction activities were at advance stage during the ESIA study. Therefore, though the impacts are assessed retrospectively for complete construction phase, mitigation measures are provided only for remaining construction activities at site (erection of remaining towers, stringing and establishment of Sitamau grid substation). Landuse and Land Cover Context and receptor • The project area consists primarily of agricultural land and Government barren land (Refer to Table 2.3 in section 2.2 for detailed landuse with respect to each tower). • The Sitamau grid substation site is located on fairly plain terrain without any vegetation and the transmission line route is mostly on flat plain agricultural land. • No major anthropogenic activities are observed in the area except agricultural activities. • The project had resulted in change of the land use within the land parcels where the transmission towers are located. The landuse of grid substation ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 108 Landuse and Land Cover will be changed from open land to industrial use. The actual area of land use impact is limited to the footprint of the 114 transmission towers and substation area, which represent around 1.64 hectares and 16 hectares respectively. Besides this the land falling under the RoW of transmission line will also have limited change in landuse in terms of restriction of activities to be undertaken on this area. Embedded The land requirement for the tower base was considered as per the IS measures/Mitigation standards. measures implemented Impact Significance The total land area for the project is 101.36 hectares of which 17.64 hectares land (~17.5% of total project area) will experience permanent change in landuse. The RoW of transmission line does not have any trees requiring cutting. During operation phase, RoW will have limited restriction in terms of prohibiting plantation of any large tree, construction of any structure. The agricultural activities in this area could be continued as earlier. Considering this, the magnitude of the impact is assessed as small. Out of total land already undergone/ to undergo permanent landuse change (i.e. 17.64 ha), 16 ha land for grid substation and 0.442 Ha land for transmission towers was government barren land and only 1.21 ha land was agricultural in nature. Hence the resource sensitivity is assessed as low. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with low receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as negligible. Additional mitigation No additional mitigation measures suggested measures Residual impact Change in Landuse at tower locations is already happened. significance No change in impact significance rating for landuse change at substation. Soil Environment Context and receptor • Digging of foundation pits for the towers had affected the soil quality. Foundations were dug up to a depth of 3-3.5 m depending upon the tower type and soil characteristics. At the tower sites, all vegetation within the footprint of the tower base and additional surrounding area of on average 52 sqm was cleared for ground vegetation. Foundation pits were backfilled by the excavated soils; • Compaction of soil during excavation, transportation of construction material & tower components, foundation work, backfilling, tower erection and stringing lead to temporary effects on natural infiltration of rainwater, but these impacts were temporary, localised and marginal; • At substation location, site clearance activities, excavation and levelling of ground will cause disturbance of the soil strata and impact on soil quality. The project will undertakes the soil compaction activity to ensure soil stability during the site levelling at substation; • Soil contamination at tower locations might have result from leaks and spills of oil, lubricants, or fuel from construction equipment. However, this could not be verified during site visit as foundation activities were completed on tower locations; • General construction waste generated onsite comprised of waste concrete, wooden pallets, steel cuttings/filings, packaging paper or plastic, wood, metals etc. Municipal domestic wastes consisting of food waste, plastic, glass, aluminium cans and waste paper were also generated by the construction workforce and labour camp site. A small proportion of the waste generated during construction phase was hazardous and include used oil, grease and waste oil containing rags. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 109 Soil Environment • During foundation activities at tower locations, excess excavated material was generated (average 80 m3 per location, refer to Table 2.4). Embedded measures • Vegetation clearance and excavation to be done in the marked excavation and construction area only; • The excavated soil to be stored on site for back filling; • Any top soil that is to be removed for construction of tower footings/foundations to be temporarily stored in a proper manner and then be used as a (soil) top cover after construction activities are complete; • After completion of construction activities, site will be cleared for any excess excavated material and leftover construction material. Disposal areas for same will be identified in consultation with RUMSL; • Spill management kit will be provided and immediately clean-up of any spillages; • Provision of waste collection bin and disposal of domestic waste will be provided at labour camp site; • Tower components and materials will be placed properly at construction site, thereby reducing disturbance to surrounding standing crop and vegetation; • The existing roads to be used for approaching tower locations, wherever available so as to avoid soil compaction in agricultural fields. Impact Significance The impact on soil quality was limited to transmission tower locations and grid substation. The land area already disturbed during foundation activities totals to about 1.58 ha for 110 transmission towers). Besides this about 1.974 ha of agricultural land was also compacted due to vehicular movement during foundation activities. Same will continue to disturb during tower erection and stringing activities. However, the compacted soil in surroundings of tower locations will reinstate their original conditions through ploughing activities in fields. During development of grid substation 16 ha area will be disturbed. Currently, substation location is a barren land. During development, soil excavation will be carried out for foundation work. Excavation and levelling of ground will cause impact on soil quality During site visit, the substation location was observed devoid of any vegetation and therefore there will be no impact on ground vegetation. On basis of this, the magnitude of impact is assessed as small. The foundation activities at 110 tower locations had already caused disturbance to fertile top soil in agricultural fields. Considering this, the resource sensitivity is assessed as medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as minor. Additional mitigation • In lines with mitigation measures/embedded measure for foundation measures activities for tower locations, same shall be implemented during substation development. Residual impact No change in impact significance rating for remaining construction activities. significance Ambient Air Quality Context and receptor Ambient air quality was largely impacted from the following sources during the construction phase: • Fugitive dust emissions from transportation of material, excavation, drilling, back filling, emission due to movements of vehicles, plying of heavy construction machinery etc.; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 110 Ambient Air Quality • Emissions from diesel generator (200 KVA DG set for substation) utilized during for construction activities. • The nearest receptor for dust emissions located within 500 m distance from transmission line route include o Lakhava village- 230 m distance, near 7/4 tower location; o Habitation- 350 m distance, near 7/7 tower location; o Dhankhedi village- 500 m distance, near AP8 tower location; o Habitation- 130 m distance, near 10/3 tower location; o Gordhanpura village- 500 m distance, near 12/14 tower location; o Raghunathpura village- 320 m distance, near 12/23 tower location; o Habitation- 150 m distance, near 13/8 tower location; o Habitation- 370 m distance, near 15/3 tower location; o Habitation- 360 m distance, near 16/14 tower location. • Jawahar Navdaya Vidyalaya, Laduna is adjacent to the proposed Sitamau grid substation; • No ecological sensitivities located in the RoW of transmission line route and Sitamau grid substation. Embedded measures • All vehicles shall be properly maintained; • Excavation activities to be avoided during windy weather conditions; • The unpaved access roads shall be dampened with water sprinklers when necessary to reduce dust, especially during summer windy conditions. Impact Significance The major activities contributing to air emissions, i.e. foundation activities are already completed along the transmission line. During construction phase almost all the activities envisaged above will adversely contribute to the ambient air quality of the substation area. The vehicles and construction machinery plying onsite will generate particulate and gaseous emissions of CO, SO2, NOx and CO2. These emissions will be dispersed into the unpolluted environment of the project area. Dust and air emissions resulting from the above activities may affect school environment depending upon prevailing wind directions and speed. In addition, fugitive dust emissions generated in the project activities will add to the particulate levels in the project area. Emissions from the 200 kVA DG set and other stationary machines will also generate gaseous emissions. Considering above, magnitude of impact is assessed as small. As mentioned above, there are habitations present within 500 m distance from the Transmission line route. The nearest habitation is present at ~130 m distance. The Sitamau grid substation has school adjacent to the site. There were no ecological sensitivities located in the RoW of transmission line route. Hence, the receptor sensitivity is considered as High. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with high receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as moderate. Additional mitigation In lines with mitigation measures/embedded measure for foundation measures activities for tower locations, same shall be implemented during substation development. The following mitigation measures are proposed to reduce the impact of emissions at Sitamau grid substation: • The construction site shall be barricaded; • Sprinkling of water on dust generating areas; • Restricting the speed limits of vehicles during movement on unpaved roads; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 111 Ambient Air Quality • Covering of vehicles carrying loose soil/construction material. • Minimising stockpiling by coordinating excavations, spreading, re- grading, compaction activities; • Cease or phase down work if excess fugitive dust is observed, investigate source and take suppression measures; • Proper maintenance of engines and use of vehicles with Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate; • Prevent idling of vehicles and equipment; • The emissions from diesel generator shall be by optimised operations, orientation at the site and providing adequate stack height for wider dispersion of gaseous emissions Residual impact After implementation of mitigation measures, significance of residual impacts significance for remaining construction activities will be minor. Noise Quality Context and The foundation activities at transmission tower locations had affected the noise receptor quality due to operation of concrete mixer, DG set, vehicular movement for transportation of materials. Construction activities at grid substation will impact the ambient noise quality due to operation of equipment’s, machineries, DG sets and transportation used for the construction activities. The construction machinery used for the construction activities will be the major sources of noise. During erection of tower and stringing there can be some disturbance from noise due to vehicular movement for transportation of tower components, strings, communications during erection and stringing. Also, during stringing there will be continuous operation of tractors carrying the strings from one tower to other. • The nearest receptor for noise emissions located within 500 m distance from transmission line route include o Lakhava village- 230 m distance, near 7/4 tower location; o Habitation- 350 m distance, near 7/7 tower location; o Dhankhedi village- 500 m distance, near AP8 tower location; o Habitation- 130 m distance, near 10/3 tower location; o Gordhanpura village- 500 m distance, near 12/14 tower location; o Raghunathpura village- 320 m distance, near 12/23 tower location; o Habitation- 150 m distance, near 13/8 tower location; o Habitation- 370 m distance, near 15/3 tower location; o Habitation- 360 m distance, near 16/14 tower location. • Jawahar Navdaya Vidyalaya, Laduna is adjacent to the proposed Sitamau grid substation; • No ecological sensitivities located in the RoW of transmission line route. Embedded • Construction activities are to be carried out during the daytime (6:00 am- measures 6:00 pm); • Avoid unnecessary honking of horns. Impact Significance The operation of construction machinery, DG set at substation will be work specific and limited to mainly excavation and foundation activities, erection of steel structures and installation of transformers and other equipments in switch yard. In case of transmission line, the noise causing construction activities (drilling, rock breaking, material transportation) at any tower location was limited to 2-3 days. The increase in traffic volumes during the erection of the transmission tower and stringing is expected to be occasional and negligible. Hence, the magnitude of impact on ambient noise levels is assessed as small. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 112 Noise Quality As mentioned above, there are habitations present within 500 m distance from the Transmission line route. The nearest habitation is present at ~130 m distance. The Sitamau grid substation has school adjacent to the site. There were no ecological sensitivities located in the RoW of transmission line route. Hence, the receptor sensitivity is considered as High. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with high receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as moderate. Additional The following mitigation measures are proposed for substation: : mitigation • Barricading of the construction site; measures • Only well-maintained equipment shall be operated on-site; • Regular maintenance of equipment such as lubricating moving parts, tightening loose parts and replacing worn out components should be conducted; • Machinery and construction equipment that may be in intermittent use shall be shut down or throttled down during non-work periods; • Low noise equipment shall be used as far as practicable; • The number of equipment operating simultaneously shall be reduced as far as practicable; • DG set with acoustic enclosures shall be used; • Minimal use of vehicle horns in the Project area shall be encouraged; and • Equipment noise should be 85 dB (A) at 1 m from the source in line with WB/IFC EHS guidelines. Residual impact After implementation of mitigation measures, significance of residual impacts for significance remaining construction activities will be minor. Water Resources and Quality Context and The transmission line generally requires about 50 m3 of water for casting of receptor foundations for each tower, which was sourced from local sources through tankers. Water requirement at substation is about 3m3/day which will be supplied through tanker water. The transmission line passes through Chambal River between AP14 and AP 15 and nallahs at multiple locations. Refer Table 2.2 for details. The nearest surface body is Laduna water pond located at about 1.5 km aerial distance from proposed Sitamau grid substation location. Embedded • Location of storage area to be avoided on agricultural land and in close measures proximity to water bodies wherever possible. However, in circumstances if it is unavoidable, the land should be restored back to original condition so that it does not affect productivity of the land; • Excess excavated material not to be dumped in Nallah/water course/drainages, • Proper arrangement for clean bathing/washing water to be made at labour camps; • Approved water supply resource to be used for water requirements for concreting and curing during foundation activities; • Wastewater generated at labour camp will have proper disposal arrangements such as septic tank and soak-pits. Impact Significance The sensitivity of water resource in the area is considered as high due to the fact that the project area falls under overexploited category for ground water abstraction. The magnitude of impact is assessed as small considering the amount of water consumption at substation and foundation activities at tower locations. Tower erection and stringing activities does not have water requirement. Further, the direct negative impact on water resources due to construction activities is ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 113 short term and limited mainly to construction phase of the project. The transmission lines will have insignificant impact on the surface water and ground water. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with high receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as moderate. Additional In addition to the mitigation measures recommended in ESMP (i.e. embedded mitigation measures) for foundation activities, following measures are recommended for measures substation: • Construction labour deputed onsite to be sensitized about water conservation and encouraged for optimal use of water; • Regular inspection for identification of water leakages and preventing wastage of water from water supply tankers; • All the surface runoff from equipment storage , construction material stock yard and excavated areas would be channelized through a temporary site drainage system to sedimentation tank before discharge into the natural drain; • Options for reuse of the water for dust suppressions or other construction activities would be considered before discharge. • Regular inspection for identification of water leakages and preventing wastage of water from water supply tankers; • Use of licensed contractors for management and disposal of waste and sludge; • Paints, solvents and anti-termite solutions used during construction phase would be stored in enclosed areas, so that if leakage occurs the effect would be localized. Residual impact After implementation of mitigation measures, the significance of residual impacts significance for remaining construction activities will be minor. Drainage Context and The study area has dendritic type of natural drainage pattern. There is no natural receptor stream passing through the substation site. The transmission line passes through Chambal River between AP14 and AP15 and nallah near many tower location (Refer Table 2.3 for details). The project is generally dry with less rainfall, the most of the nallahs present in the study area were observed dry during the site visit. Embedded • Storm water drainage system is proposed at substation to channelize the measures storm water at site. Impact Significance Construction activities at substation will altered the natural flow of storm water at the site to certain extent due to leveling activities. However, the substation area will have the storm water drainage system connected to nearest natural drain to maintain the natural drainage in the area so that rain water can take its natural path of flow to the water bodies outside the site. The alteration in surface drainage pattern of the area due to construction of transmission line will be insignificant as the natural flow of storm water will not be altered on contiguous larger area. Considering this, magnitude of impact is assessed as small and resource sensitivity as low. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with low receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as negligible. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 114 Drainage Additional Following measures are recommended for substation: mitigation measures • Ensuring minimal changes to the natural drainage pattern. • Construct diversion dykes to channel runoff around the excavation for foundations (during the monsoon) to avoid surface runoff of excavated materials; • Construction footprints to be well defined and construction work to be carried out within the footprints only. • In absence of any well-defined drainage channel in the area, traditional knowledge available with local people about the flow of water especially during the monsoon to be incorporated into construction planning. Residual impact No change in impact significance rating for remaining construction activities. significance Occupational Health and Safety Context and • The erection of transmission towers, construction of substation, stringing of receptor line will require working at heights. The commissioning of the sub-station and transmission line will also involve live power lines. • The working at height has the risks of falling from the height and working on live wires carrying power has dangers of electric shock and electrocution. • Besides this, there could be slip and trip hazards especially during monsoon season. • The area experiences extreme winter and summer condition. Working during very high and low temperature could cause health hazards; During tower erection and stringing activities, about 20-25 workers will be engaged. Embedded • Trained workers will be involved in the specific work activities such as tower measures erection and stringing; • Prior to start of work, workers were informed about the related safety risks and precautions to be taken (though these discussions are not documented); • Stop work in monsoon season; • During summer season with high temperature, work had started early in morning with no work during peak temperature in afternoon. • Construction areas to be marked and cordoned off; • Manual lifting by adult men to be less than 55kg and for women it should be less than 30kg; • Eye protection for welding, cutting or similar operations which may cause hazard to eyes; • All persons performing construction work to wear safety shoes and helmets confirming to national standard; • Every worker engaged in handling sharp objects which may cause injury to hand shall be provided suitable hand gloves; • A construction worker handling cement and concrete to wear close fitting clothing, gloves, helmet/hard hat, proper foot wear, masks etc. and will take all precaution to keep the cement and concrete away from his skin; • Moving parts of the hoists, grouting equipment used for concrete work are securely fenced to avoid any injury or unsafe condition; • The mixing of the concrete is done in such a way that minimum of dust escapes into the air; • Erection of steel structures should be carried out by experienced workers and they should use safety harness, lifelines, catchment etc.; • EPC contractor to ensure a First-aid Box is available at construction site; • EPC contractor to ensure that health and safety procedures are in place and training on same are provided to the workers prior to construction; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 115 Occupational Health and Safety • Once the stringing is complete, notices (danger sign boards) and anti- climbing devices to be put on all the faces of the tower; • Emergency contact numbers and route to nearest hospital shall be displayed at construction site. • The local/host community shall be kept at safe distance from construction site. Impact Significance The foundation activities were already completed at 110 tower locations. The remaining activities, i.e. the erection of transmission towers and steel structures at substation and stringing will be done through experienced and trained workers. However, construction of foundation work at substation and foundations for transmission towers involved local workers who were not having earlier experience. Hence, there will be greater vulnerability for accidents and therefore receptor vulnerability is assessed as medium. Depending on the severity of incident/accident, the magnitude of impact could small to medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small to medium impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as minor to moderate. Additional In addition to the mitigation measures recommended in ESMP (i.e. embedded mitigation measures) for tower foundation, erection and stringing activities, following measures measures are recommended for substation: • Monitor health and safety performance and have an operating audit system; and • Provide H&S achievement information to employees. Residual impact The significance of the residual impact after implementation of the recommended significance mitigation measures will be minor for remaining construction activities. 5.3.2 Impacts during Operation Phase The following subsection provides details on the impacts during operation and maintenance phase. The project activities during operation phase include: • Power Transmission; • Preventive maintenance of Transmission line; and • Operation and maintenance of Substation. Soil Environment Context and Waste Generation: During operation phase about 30 employees/ workers will receptor be deployed at substation under 3 shifts. At substation domestic and hazardous waste will be generated in small quantity. The hazardous waste generated at substation include used/spent oil, oil soaked cotton and filter waste, waste containers/tins of paints, used lead acid batteries, nonferrous scrap, insulated aluminium and copper wires/cables, waste dry chemical residues etc. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) will also used as a dielectric fluid to provide electrical insulation. Any spillage of Aluminium oxide paint during operation and maintenance of the transmission line towers may impact soil quality Planned/Implemen • Preventive maintenance plan will be prepared for transmission line; ted Mitigation • At substation, waste will be stored at designated area for disposal. Measures Impact Significance No impacts of any significance are predicted on vegetation and soil due to operation of the transmission line. During operation phase, the magnitude of quantity of municipal waste and hazardous waste generated at substation will be negligible. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 116 Soil Environment The waste generated would be routed through proper collection and treatment/containment. Hence the resource sensitivity is assessed as low. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of negligible impact magnitude with low receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as negligible. Additional Though the impact significance is assessed as negligible, as a good practice, mitigation following measures could be considered: measures • Ensure hazardous waste oil and rags are properly labelled and stored onsite provided with impervious surface, shed and secondary containment system; • Ensure routine disposal of hazardous waste through approved vendors in accordance to Hazardous Waste and other Waste Management Rules, 2016 and records are properly documented; • Other wastes such as e-waste, used discarded batteries shall be disposed off in accordance to E-waste Rules and batteries management Rules; • Use of spill control kits to contain and clean small spills and leaks during O&M activities; • The guidelines and procedures shall be prepared and followed for immediate clean-up actions following any spillages; and • Low frequency of painting as well as involving experienced personnel with mitigations like prior spread of sheets underneath the tower structure while painting could be considered. Residual impact No change in impact significance rating. significance Noise Quality Context and The likely noise impacts from operation of the transmission line and substation receptor will be due to: • Maintenance and repair activities; • ‘Corona discharge’ from the overhead lines; Once operational, noise from energised overhead lines along the transmission line route and at substation can be produced by a phenomenon known as ‘Corona Discharge’ (a limited electrical breakdown of the air). Conductors are designed and constructed to minimise corona effects, although, under certain conditions this can be audible as a ‘hissing’ sound, sometimes accompanied by a low frequency hum. Conductors designed and constructed to minimise corona effects will be chosen for transmission. It is highly unlikely that the corona discharge noise will exceed the normal background noise levels in the area and furthermore, such noises are mostly restricted to rainy weather conditions. • The nearest receptor for noise emissions located within 500 m distance from transmission line route include o Lakhava village- 230 m distance, near 7/4 tower location; o Habitation- 350 m distance, near 7/7 tower location; o Dhankhedi village- 500 m distance, near AP8 tower location; o Habitation- 130 m distance, near 10/3 tower location; o Gordhanpura village- 500 m distance, near 12/14 tower location; o Raghunathpura village- 320 m distance, near 12/23 tower location; o Habitation- 150 m distance, near 13/8 tower location; o Habitation- 370 m distance, near 15/3 tower location; o Habitation- 360 m distance, near 16/14 tower location. • Jawahar Navdaya Vidyalaya, Laduna is adjacent to the proposed Sitamau grid substation; • No ecological sensitivities located in the RoW of transmission line route. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 117 Planned/Implemen • The project design specifications include the measures to reduce the noise ted Mitigation generated along transmission line. Measures Impact Significance The magnitude of noise generation from operational phase will be small but consistent for the entire life of transmission line. As mentioned above, there are habitations present within 500 m distance from the Transmission line route. The nearest habitation is present at ~130 m distance. The Sitamau grid substation has school adjacent to the site. There were no ecological sensitivities located in the RoW of transmission line route. Hence, the receptor sensitivity is considered as Medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with High receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as minor. Additional No additional mitigation measures suggested. mitigation measures Residual impact No change in impact significance rating. significance Visual Impacts Context and The footprint of the project comprise of about 16 hectare land for substation and receptor 39.139 km long transmission line with 114 towers. The substation is located on adjacent to the road and visible from Dug to Chowmahala to Sitamau road. Earlier the substation site was barren land, now with built environment with substation with switch yard, control room, there will be a significant change to visual quality of the area. The transmission line route passes through agricultural fields crossing the cart tracks and village roads at many locations. The vertical forms of the transmission towers would be prominently visible from the cart tracks, road and nearby settlements. Besides this, the farmers in the field would have clear view of these towers. It is to be noted that the study area already had other existing transmission towers and the new transmission line will be easily absorb in the existing landscape. The visual impacts will be perceived by two types of receptors, namely: • Receptors located at a fix point, i.e. habitations within the project foot print and area of influence; and • Receptors who will temporarily come into contact with the substation and transmission line such as passing motorists in the area. Planned/Implemen • The route alignment had avoided settlement areas, forest areas during project ted Mitigation planning. Measures Impact Significance It is important to note that whether the visual impact is seen as positive or negative is highly subjective, and people’s attitude towards and perception of the visual impacts associated with the transmission line may differ vastly. The study area already had other existing transmission line. Hence, the magnitude of impact is assessed as small. Also the local community does not perceive the transmission line as a new element in the existing visual landscape of the area as interpreted from consultations. Therefore, receptor vulnerability is considered as low. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with low receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as negligible. Additional No additional mitigation measures suggested. mitigation measures ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 118 Residual impact No change in impact significance rating. significance Electro Magnetic Fields Context and The power evacuation through the transmission line during operation phase will receptor result in development of electromagnetic fields. There have been some concerns about possible health risk from exposure to electromagnetic radiation from overhead transmission line. People working in the vicinity of transmission line are potentially prone to exposure to EMF. • However, while the evidence of adverse health risks is low, it is still sufficient to warrant limited concern. Planned/Implemen • The minimum distance clearance had been provided in the project as per ted Mitigation Electricity Act, 2003. Measures Impact Significance There are no specific standards or guidance on EMF in India however the Indian Electricity Act and Rules clearly stipulate the minimum clearances required. As per ICNIRP standards, the EMF generated by 220KV line is lesser than the suggested value. Recommendations The recommendations applicable to the management of EMF exposures (as per IFC) as given below shall be followed: • Evaluation of potential exposure to the public against the reference levels developed by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). • Average and peak exposure levels shall remain below the ICNIRP recommendation for General Public Exposure (1) . • If EMF levels are confirmed or expected to be above the recommended exposure limits, application of engineering techniques will be considered to reduce the EMF produced by power lines, substations, or transformers. Examples of these techniques include: o Shielding with specific metal alloys o Increasing height of transmission towers o Modifications to size, spacing, and configuration of conductors Residual impact Not Applicable significance Occupational Health and Safety Context and The project will have transmission of 220 kV power through the transmission line receptor during operation phase. RUMSL/MPPTCL will be responsible for O&M of the Transmission line. • There is a possibility of lines or towers/ tower members falling to the ground, and safety risks during maintenance activities at towers, during the operational phase, contact with the transmission line can result in electrocution. • Ignorant people trying to tap electricity from high tension wire can lead to fatal accidents. • At substation location, risks associated with transformer blast, electrical hazards are predicted. Planned/Implemen • Risks to general public during operation will be reduced by public awareness ted Mitigation and education and physical measures by attaching an appropriate warning Measures sign on all faces of the tower; • Once the stringing work is complete, notices and permanent anti climbing devices will be installed on the tower. The operational start date for electricity transmission and safety implications will be publicised locally in advance. (1) For the frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, general public exposure should be limited to Electric field of 5000 V/m and 4150 V/m and magnetic field of 100 µT and 83 µT respectively. Source: IFC EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 119 Occupational Health and Safety • The SOP for preventive maintenance and repairing of fault will be defined and followed; • Fire fighting measures will be maintained at substation; Impact Significance Based on above, overall impact significance is assessed as minor. Additional • At Substation, SOPs will be prepared for all O&M activities. mitigation • The lock in-lock out system will be followed during maintenance/ repair measures activities at substation and transmission line; • Records of incident/ accidents shall be maintained; • Root cause analysis shall be carried out for any incident/ accident Residual Impact No change in impact significance rating. Significance 5.4 IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ERM Impact Assessment Standards defines sensitivity of ecological receptors by determining the significance of effects on species and habitats separately. The significance tables for habitat and species are given in Annex A. Impacts during construction and operation phases are presented below. 5.4.1 Impacts during Planning and Construction Phase The source of impact to biological environment during the construction phase was associated with the clearing of vegetation and the construction activities. As the RoW of the transmission line primarily included agricultural and open scrubland the impact from clearance of vegetation were considerably less. Impacts due to Vegetation Clearance Context and Vegetation clearance was the first step in the establishment of Receptor access/internal roads and excavation for the erection of transmission tower foundations and ancillary facilities. Impact of vegetation clearance could happen at the time of line stringing at few places. Most commonly found species within the transmission line corridor are Prosopis cinerarea, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica, Mangifera indica, Ailanthus excelsa, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Ficus religiosa, Phoenix sysvestris, Butea monosperma etc. It was revealed though discussion with MPPTCL that a buffer height of 4.5 m is to be maintained from the lowest cable and any object that is grounded (tree etc.). No IUCN threatened tree species was observed during the site visit within the transmission line corridor. Clearing of vegetation from open scrubland, agricultural lands reduces options for nesting habitat for birds, shelter from predators, foraging resources, shade, perching habitat and breeding sites. The loss of vegetation can also have a negative effect on soil quality and hamper survival of neighbouring floral species, burrowing faunal species and foraging resources for herbivores in the area. Embedded MPPTCL has referred that for tower foundation and transmission line Measures corridor no mature fruiting tree or any other tree that is important for community was/will be felled. The tower locations were adjusted to avoid mature trees that are important for the community. In case it is absolutely necessary (when a tree comes within the line corridor and also grows to a ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 120 height within 4.5 m buffer from the cable), chopping and trimming of the branches was/will be undertaken. Impact Construction of towers and stringing of transmission lines may lead to (or Significance already had led to) chopping/trimming or clearing of tree species. This may also happen (or already happened) during line stringing between 7/4-7.5, 8/4-AP11,10/1-10/2, 10/3-10/4, 10/5-AP11, 12/6-12/7, 12/13-12/14, 12/15- 12/17, 12/20-12/21, 12-22,12/23, AP15-15/1, 15/5-15/6, 15/14-15/15, 15/16-15/17, 15/19-15/21, 15/24-15/25, 16/1-16/2, 16/3-16/4, 16/7-16/9, 16/12-16-13. In addition, vegetation clearance may remove (or already had removed) few shrub and herb species. Vegetation clearance will lead to (had led to) to habitat disturbance for reptiles such as Indian Rat snake (Ptyas mucosus), Spectacled cobra (Naja naja), Common Indian Krait (Bungarus fasciatus), Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii), Saw-scaled viper (Echis carinata), Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), birds like Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Large grey babbler (Turdoises malcolmi) etc. and mammals such as Blue Bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica) and Indian Hare (Lepus nigricollis) etc. The clearance of vegetation in open scrubland and agricultural land habitat is expected to occur (or had occurred) at a scale to have an impact on habitat for species (birds, mammals and some reptiles) that utilize those resources. Several of the open scrubland patches are small enough and construction activities that will disrupt (had potentially disrupted) connectivity of habitats for species utilizing the area. However, there is substantial habitat for these species in the region and any impact that had happened or likely to happen is unlikely to cause (or had caused) loss of habitat viability and function in the region. The loss of habitat in the agricultural land pertains to any areas that provide connectivity to water bodies and open scrub patches. Once again agricultural land and open scrubland is widespread in the region and therefore impacts from vegetation clearance for construction of transmission line that had happened already and expected to happen is not expected to cause any long term disruption of habitat viability and function. Impact magnitude is thereby considered small. The sensitivity of these habitats is considered low as per Annex A as they may have some significance for IUCN Least Concern Species alone, do not have any recognized conservation areas and are common and widespread. The species dependant on open scrub and agricultural habitats are included within the Least Concern category. However the site has several bird species protected under Schedule I of the IWPA and therefore the site has been deemed to have medium sensitivity (as per Annex A). The impacts described above had not caused or is not expected to cause a significant change in the population of these species and therefore the impact magnitude has been deemed small (as per Annex C table 8). The overall impact significance has been assessed as not significant for habitats and minor for species. Additional The following mitigation measures will further reduce the impact mitigation significance on the habitat and species for the remaining construction works measures that require vegetation clearance: • Vegetation disturbance and clearance should be restricted to the project activity area; • Strict prohibition should be maintained on use of fuel wood and shrubs from nearby areas as kitchen fuel. Residual Impact Removal of vegetation can have a direct and indirect impact on the local Significance ecology. While the impact is limited to the relatively short construction ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 121 phase of the project, the recovery time to return to pre-project conditions is long and therefore the significance of the residual impacts will remain minor for species. Impacts due to Construction Activities Context and Construction activities include excavation, movement of machineries, Receptor increased anthropogenic movement (men and transport) in the project study area. These activities are assessed with respect to disturbance of habitats and species. Excavation for the construction of the foundations for transmission towers and ancillary facilities had direct impact on burrowing fauna, mammalian fauna and an indirect impact on flora/fauna through the changing of soil properties. This type of impact could happen for each tower footing that are yet to be constructed. Anthropogenic movement had resulted/will result in increased stress placed on fauna in the area that remain alert for an extended period of time and may prevent proper breeding, nesting, mating, socializing and foraging. Noise from anthropogenic movement (men and transport) along with the construction activities had already caused disturbance to fauna in the nearby areas. This type of impact could happen during the left-over stringing activities for the entire stretch of the transmission line. Embedded In-house training provided to the labour force and supervisory staff for Measures situations dealing with wildlife encounters. Impact The significance of impacts from construction activities is being assessed as Significance per Annex A for open scrubland, agricultural land, and Annex A for burrowing species, ground roosting birds. Excavation activities had caused or have the potential to cause detrimental impact on the soil properties in the area and on burrowing species, neighbouring flora, herbivores and small carnivores. Burrowing animals including Indian Grey Mongoose, snakes (Spectacled Cobra, Common Indian Krait, Indian Rat snake, Russell’s Viper, Saw Scaled Viper etc.), ground-roosting bird species and lizard burrowing holes was affected or can be directly affected by excavation. Mammalian species viz. Jackal (Canis aureus), Chinkara (Gazella bennettii), Nilgai etc. could fall in the ditch constructed for the remaining tower footings and get injured. Anthropogenic movement could create increased stress on mammals, birds and reptiles in the project study area in proximity to the areas tower construction and stringing activities are proposed. Mammal species are also susceptible to higher noise levels from anthropogenic movement and construction due to their better auditory perception. Noise can affect mating and breeding behaviour in all species that utilize sound to communicate with one another and find suitable mates. Impact magnitude is considered small as per Annex A. The sensitivity of these habitats is considered low as per Annex A as they may have some significance for IUCN Least Concern species alone, do not have any recognized conservation areas and are common and widespread. The species dependant on open scrub and agricultural habitats (reptiles, birds and mammals) are included within the Least Concern category. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 122 However the site has several bird species protected under Schedule I of the IWPA and therefore the site has been deemed to have medium sensitivity (as per Annex A). The impacts described above had not caused or is not expected to cause a significant change in the population of these species and therefore the impact magnitude has been deemed small (as per Annex A). The overall impact significance has been assessed as not significant for habitat and minor for species. Additional The following mitigation measures will further reduce the impact mitigation significance on the species for the remaining construction works: measures • Construction and transportation activities should be avoided at night (6:00 pm to 6:00 am); • Temporary barriers with wire mesh should be installed on excavated areas to prevent falling of mammalian species; • Good housekeeping should be followed for construction activities; • Anti-poaching, trapping and hunting policy among employees and contractors should be strictly enforced; and • General awareness regarding fauna should be enhanced through trainings, posters, etc. among the staff and labourers. Residual Impact The implementation of suggested mitigation measures can significantly Significance reduce the impacts from construction activities but there will still be some impacts due to noise and anthropogenic movement. The residual impacts for species will remain minor. However, as while impacts of construction activity will be reduced there will continue to be some disturbance to fauna and flora. 5.4.2 Impacts during Operation Phase The source of ecological impacts in the operation phase is associated with electrical and collision hazards from transmission infrastructure. The impacts in the operation phase are considerably larger due to the presence of other transmission lines in the area that multiply the hazards for flying bird species. Impacts from the operation phase of the project on the local ecology have been assessed with respect to the following activities: • Perching on transmission lines and towers and flying in proximity to the conductors for avifauna. Collision and Electrical hazards for avifaunal species Context and Several species of birds identified during the ecological study were found Receptor roosting on wires and poles in the area. Some birds also utilize the transmission towers for nesting by placing the nests across wires or using holes in the tower itself. Collision of birds can happen with transmission line due to specific behaviours like courtship displays, aerial hunting as they may distract the birds from the presence of the power lines. Collision may happen for birds that make regular and repeated flights between roosting and feeding areas in proximity to power lines1. 1Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC). 2012. Reducing Avian Collisions with Power Lines: The State of the Art in 2012. Edison Electric Institute and APLIC. Washington, D.C. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 123 Collision and electrocution hazard may happen at the entire stretch of the transmission line however, areas that are more vulnerable to avifauna are listed below • Tower AP-14 and AP-15 as they are the two towers on either side of the Chambal River where the transmission line crosses the river. • Apart from the two towers mentioned above; 5 km stretch in either side of Chambal River is vulnerable to bird collision • Towers 7/7-AP-7 as they are in proximity to the perennial waterbody Ghasoi pond; • Areas where the transmission line crosses ephemeral streams viz. in between towers 16/4-16/5, 15/9-15/8, 15/7-15/6, 15/6-15/5, 15/2- 15/1, 13/9-13/8, 13/5-13/4, 12/29-12/28, 12/26-12/25, 12/17-12/16, 12/11-12/10, 10/1-AP10, 8/5-8/4. Embedded There are no embedded controls planned for the current project. Measures Impact Many avifaunal species observed during the ecological survey were Significance perching on existing transmission lines. The species included Shikra (Accipter badius), Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Black Winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) and House Crow (Corvus splendens). The number of birds that utilize electrical components for roosting can be considered a representative sample of the number of birds that show this behaviour. In addition, about 23 migratory birds are recorded from the study area, which collide when moving across waterbodies in the study area. Some birds with large wing span viz. Egyptian Vulture, Short Toed Snake Eagle, Black Kite etc. which were observed to be perched at the transmission towers, may get electrocuted. Our observations of a few Schedule I species protected under the IWPA (1972) using the transmission poles for perching and also during inter- waterbody movement of the migratory birds (viz. between Chambal River and Gandhisagar Reservoir) moreover, IUCN Endangered species Egyptian Vulture is also recorded from the study area that could cross the transmission lines provide a species sensitivity assessed as high. However it is unlikely that mortality from collision /electrocution will cause any changes in the population regionally. The impact magnitude has been assessed as small. Furthermore impact significance to species is considered moderate. Additional The following mitigation measures will further reduce the impact mitigation significance on avifaunal species: measures • Installing perch rejecter (Upright “whisk brooms” - Picture 4) on the cross arms (Picture 1). • In order to mitigate and minimize collision of birds, power line markers should be used (Picture 2) along the entire stretch of the transmission line, which reduce the risk by increasing the visibility of overhead lines to birds (Sporer et al. 20131). 1 Sporer M.K., Dwyer J. F., Gerber B.D., Harness R.E. and Pandey A.K. 2013. Marking Power Lines to Reduce Avian Collisions Near the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota. Wildlife Society Bulletin; DOI: 10.1002/wsb.329 ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 124 Electrical Pole Modification Picture 1: Power line markers* Picture 2: Perch Rejecter Residual Impact After implementation of mitigation measures, the significance of residual Significance impacts will be moderate. We retain this significance, as while the mitigation measures are likely to reduce the impact, the probability of electrocution still cannot be ruled out. Cumulative Impact for Avifauna The presence of multiple transmission lines in the area can contribute to multiplying the impacts on the avifaunal species. Birds most susceptible to this are Black Winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), Shikra (Accipter badius), Short- toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus), Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Kingfishers, Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) and Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus). Furthermore impacts to species are considered moderate as there is a possibility of impact to globally threatened species. etc. Summary of cumulative impact on avifauna is presented in Annex D. 5.5 IMPACTS ON SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 5.5.1 Impacts during Planning and Construction Phase Economic Loss to Private Land owners in Tower Base Area and below conductors due to damages to Crops during Civil Works and Stringing Exercise Context and As has been discussed in Section 2.5, the tower base area has an impact on 1.64 Ha. receptor Of this, 1.2 Ha is on private land owned by approx. 89 land owners from nineteen villages. This has not resulted in any physical displacement (loss of residential structure) for any private land owner. However, the project activities did result in crop loss due to the following activities: • Due to civil work for foundation and tower erection activities including creation of access to tower location, soil excavation and movement of equipment and personnel; and • Due to stringing activities. While the exact extent of impact of the construction activities of the tower base (including civil work for foundation, erection and access road) on the total land ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 125 Economic Loss to Private Land owners in Tower Base Area and below conductors due to damages to Crops during Civil Works and Stringing Exercise holdings will be known post the completion of the socio-economic survey, based on the preliminary data available, it is understood to impact on an average of less than 2% of the of the impacted land parcel. From the discussions with the land owners along the transmission line ROW, it is understood that the land owners were aware of the project. They knew the width of the RoW, the land use restrictions and their purpose and the compensation process. However, the land owners expressed apprehension about using the land in the immediate vicinity of the towers due to risks of injury or electrocution. Furthermore, according to land owners, compensation was paid for only the crop loss during the construction activities, as discussed in the embedded measures. The land owners however, are unable to cultivate the land within the tower footprint and its immediate vicinity (2 meters along the perimeter of the tower) as they are unable to plough the land with tractors. This results in land owners usually not using the land in the tower footprint after the construction of the towers. However, it should be noted that of the information available, it is understood that of the approx. 89 private land owners impacted by tower base area, only 11 (12.79%) have a land parcel size of 0.1 ha or less. The impact on these land parcels is likely to be 10% or more of the total land parcel size. Furthermore, according to the discussions with the local community it is understood that land owners from some of the villages such as Belara have yet not received the payment of compensation for ‘damages to crops’ during the foundation and tower erection activities. Embedded/ One of the critical measures taken by the project in design stage was avoidance of in built structures, trees and water bodies during the identification of tower footing locations measures and RoW alignment. Furthermore, as has been mentioned in Section 2.5, the compensation payment is made in phases, as per the progress of construction work. The last payment for Phase-II was done in August 2017, the remaining payment is under process. This compensation has been paid in keeping with the electricity act, 2003 for the damages & the compensation for the crop is determined according to MP & Chhattisgarh Land revenue code, 1959. The crop compensation was based on the crop damaged at the time of the construction or stringing activity. The compensation was calculated by multiplying the total area affected with average yield of the crop, and the market value of the crop as determined by the agriculture & horticulture department. The assessment of loss was done in the presence of the affected land owners. The yield rate of different crops and their market values considered for payment of compensation are as follows: S. No Crop Average Yield/Ha Value (INR/Kg) Gram 1090 80 Masoor 680 42 Garlic 6000 70 Coriander 890 61 Wheat 3880 16.5 Impact As the impact of construction activities along the tower base have only resulted in a Significance one-time crop loss of 1.2 ha and the overall impact on the land holding in the RoW is approx. less than 2% of the total land parcel size of the land owners in the area, the impact magnitude is assessed as small. The magnitude for the land owners, who’s more than 10% of the land parcel size is impacted, is higher. However, since the ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 126 Economic Loss to Private Land owners in Tower Base Area and below conductors due to damages to Crops during Civil Works and Stringing Exercise community is primarily dependent upon agriculture as a source of livelihood, the sensitivity is assessed as Medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as minor. Additional In keeping with the Ministry of Power 2015 notification, RUMSL in principle has mitigation agreed to pay compensation for the base area in between the transmission tower measures (between four legs) @ 85 % of the land value as determined by the District Magistrate or any authority based on circle rate/ guideline value/ stamp value/ stamp act. In addition to this, a Resettlement Action Plan is being prepared for the entire transmission line route in keeping with applicable reference framework requirements. Residual The residual impact significance of the impact on private land owners in Tower Base impact Area and below conductors during Stringing Exercise is assessed as Negligible significance Economic Loss to private land owners within RoW due to imposition of land use restrictions Context and The land in the 24 m RoW for the entire length of the transmission line alignment is receptor comprised of 83.72 Ha of land. Of this, 63 Ha is agricultural land and is owned by approximately 549 private land owners. There was no tree cutting/trimming or loss of structure along the RoW. However, the restrictions on land use along the transmission line route for maintaining a safe clearance distance of 7 m from the transmission wires is imposed. Furthermore, no land use changes in permitted along the RoW route which therefore restricts construction on these land which will impinge the safe clearance distance. Such restriction in future land-use changes diminishes the land value. It is in keeping with these that the MoP guidelines for payment of compensation for land within the RoW and the base area have been introduced. These guidelines were formulated based on a report submitted by a committee headed by the special secretary of the union power ministry. This report noted the resistance being posed by land owners and farmers to the construction of transmission lines, demanding higher compensation owing to the diminution of land value below towers and under the corridor Embedded/ in Presently no compensation has been provided to the land owners along the RoW built measures Impact The land within the RoW is used for agriculture at present. The crops grown on these Significance land are not high enough to impinge on the safety clearance distance. Hence, their current use of land for growing crops will continue. As can be seen in Figure 2.3, most of the alignment is within 500m of a road. The road facing plots have a potential for non-agricultural use in the future. However, the restrictions on future land-use will have a permanent implication on use of these lands for non-agricultural purpose. Keeping this in mind, the receptor sensitivity is determined to be Medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as minor. Additional In keeping with the Ministry of Power 2015 notification, RUMSL has in-principle mitigation agreed to pay compensation towards diminution of land value in the width of the measures RoW corridor due to laying of transmission line @ 15 % of the land value as determined by the District Magistrate or any authority based on circle rate/ guideline value/ stamp value/ stamp act. In addition to this, a Resettlement Action Plan shall be prepared for the entire transmission line route in keeping with applicable reference framework requirements. The land owners impacted shall also have access to the grievance redressal mechanism formulated for the project. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 127 Economic Loss to private land owners within RoW due to imposition of land use restrictions Residual impact The residual impact significance of the impact on private land owners within RoW significance due to imposition of land use restrictions is assessed as Negligible Impact on local community due to loss of grazing land for Grid Substation Context and The common property resources in the area comprise of government land (pasture receptor land and uncultivable waste land) used for grazing purposes. The grid substation is being developed on government land in Laduna village, will result in the loss of 1.49% of the total grazing land available to the local community in the villages in the AoI(16 Ha of 1071.41 Ha) and 7.82% of grazing land available in the Laduna village (16 ha of 204.58 ha). This will result in a slight decrease in the pastureland area per livestock heads in the area. Embedded/in built The land identification and allotment process is underway. It is expected that as measures part of this process, No-Objection Certificate from Gram Panchayat for Laduna village will be obtained for use of the land. Impact Significance As the land take for the grid substation will result in the loss of 1.49% of the grazing land for the local community in the AoI, the magnitude of impact is assessed as negligible. However, as livestock holdings play a critical role in a household’s sustenance, as a source of nutrition and as a source of income, the sensitivity is assessed as medium. This is also in keeping with the cultural significance of maintaining livestock holdings. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of negligible impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as negligible. Additional As the impact significance is negligible, no additional mitigation measures have mitigation measures been identified for this impact Residual impact The residual impact significance is expected to remain negligible significance Impacts Due to Migrant Labour Context and receptor At present there are 25 contractual workers engaged in the project (Refer Section 2.2.1 above for details on the organization structure for construction works and man-power requirements). The unskilled labourers employed were recruited from the local villages, while the semi-skilled and skilled labourers are reported to be workers from other districts of Madhya Pradesh. While the number of labourers is very small in comparison to the local community (0.01%), however they lived in small make-shift camps at times in close proximity to the villages. These camps are set up by the contractors. However, from the discussion with the local community it is understood that there have been no instances of conflict due to the presence of these migrant labourers in the vicinity of the villages. The labourers mostly come from similar cultural background which reduces the chances of conflicting cultural values with host population and are benefiting the small business owners in the villages as customers. Mitigation measures The two contractors engaged for the project are responsible for ensuring implemented/observed adequate accommodation facilities for the labourers. As part of the contract on site agreement with the main EPC contractor (Bajaj Electricals) the following clauses have been included: • “Point 15: You shall include concrete safety measure in your execution programme from the point of view of securing the safety & social & environment measures during construction. Before commencement of work ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 128 Impacts Due to Migrant Labour the details of safety plan & safety measures along with name of Officer appointed at the Project site for construction work must be submitted. • You shall comply with all applicable national provincial and local environmental laws and regulations. • Point 16.2: During continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his subcontractors shall abide at all times by all applicable existing labour enactments and rules made there under, regulations notifications and byelaws of the State or Central Government or local authority and any other labour law (including rules), regulations by-laws that may be passed or notification that may be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or the Central Government or the local authority.” Furthermore, as stated in Section 2.4, a construction phase ESMP was put in place for the construction phase of Phase II. the key requirements of the ESMP in terms of the labour accommodation are as follows • Provision of proper toilet facilities for labours (compliant to S.243 of the BOCW Rules 1998) and as per provisions in IFC/ EBRD ( ) Guidance Note on Worker’s Accommodation 2009. Some of the important and relevant provisions to be complied are as follows: • Provision of potable water for drinking from a source recommended by Gram Panchayat or concerned Government Department such as Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED); • Labours shall be guided to use the sanitation facilities (toilets, urinal, bathing and washing facilities) provided and under no circumstances open defecation shall be allowed. • The Sanitation facilities should be in accordance with the rural sanitation promoted through Govt’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; • At least one toilet/urinal/washing facility shall be available per 15 construction workers; • Men and women construction workers shall have separate sanitation facilities; • Arrangement for separate cooking area and supply of cooking fuel- LPG gas or kerosene oil; • Strict prohibition shall be maintained on use of fuel wood and shrubs from nearby areas as kitchen fuel by labours. • Provision of waste collection and segregation with two bins systems (bio- degradable and non-bio degradable) and encourage labours to use the same; • Waste disposal- identify existing locations for waste disposal in the area or create safe disposal pits for biodegradable waste. Non-biodegradable waste shall be stored and disposed to nearest Municipal waste disposal facility; • The sleeping or resting area (as in a temporary arrangement) should be adequate in size and appropriate to protect its occupiers from harsh weather conditions and keep their personal belongings safe.; • The EPC contractor to consult with the relevant Gram Panchayat before selecting the location of the labour camp; • Temporary labour camps should not be located in proximity to water bodies. Impact Significance As this impact is restricted to the construction phase and the proportion of worker population is 0.01%, the impact magnitude is assessed as small. The labour camps are usually established in close vicinity of the village settlements, the sensitivity of the local community is assessed as low. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with low receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as negligible Additional mitigation The following additional mitigation measures should be put in place to mitigate measures the negative impacts due to migrant labour: ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 129 Impacts Due to Migrant Labour • Adequate monitoring should be undertaken to ensure the contractor’s compliance to the applicable rules and regulations and provisions of the contractual agreement and construction phase ESMP for the remaining duration of construction • health screening of migrant workers, • Access of local community and labourers to the grievance redressal mechanism for the project; Residual impact The residual impact significance will remain negligible significance Impact on Community Health and Safety Context and receptor The risk to the health and safety of the local community from the construction phase activities is expected to result from the following: • Waste generation from construction activities • Dust and Noise emissions • Accidental spillage of hazardous waste and oils; • Accidents and injuries due to traffic and resource movement and movement of local community in vicinity of construction sites; According the satellite imagery, there are only 3 towers with a structure within 100 m. However, these are understood to be non-residential structures. As has been discussed in the impacts on Ambient air quality, there are only 9 towers located within 500m of any settlement. Thus, most the construction sites were within the agricultural fields. While construction activities were being undertaken in agricultural season , from the discussions with the Bajaj Electricals representatives, it is understood that the land owners were pre-informed of the activities and were warned to keep distance from the tower foundation pits. Hence, an impact from construction works to the local community is limited. Mitigation measures The provisions for safety of the workers as part of the EPC contractor agreement implemented/observed and the construction phase ESMP have been discussed previously in the impacts on site from labour influx. Impact Significance As this impact is restricted to the construction phase and the community in the vicinity of the RoW, the magnitude is assessed as small. However, due to the sensitivities associated with the risk of accidents and injuries the receptor sensitivity is assessed as medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as Minor Additional mitigation The mitigation measures have been discussed under the impact from labour measures influx Residual impact Post the implementation of the additional mitigation measures, the impact significance significance is expected to become negligible. Impact on Economy and Employment in the Study Area Context and receptor The construction phase of the project resulted in the creation of employment and economic opportunities for the local community. These economic opportunities comprised of the following: • Contractual employment of the local community as labourers in the project; • Contracting opportunities for locals possessing tractors hired by the project; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 130 • Creation of indirect opportunities for the local shop keepers and retail sellers due to the presence of migrant workers in the area, around the grid substation Mitigation measures Preference in the project for unskilled/semi-skilled workers and the hiring of implemented/observed tractors was given to the local community. It is understood that a significant on site number of workers during the foundation activities were locals. Impact Significance The overall impact significance of the impact on economy and employment during the construction phase is assessed as positive 5.5.2 Impacts during Operations Phase Impacts of economic loss due to damage to standing crops during Maintenance work Context and receptor As discussed in Section 2.3.2, the regular maintenance activities during the operations phase, may result in crop loss and tree loss due to the following: • Crop loss due to movement of personnel and machinery for maintenance activities; • Trimming of trees and vegetation within 7 m height in the RoW. Planned/Implemented The compensation for the impacts of crop loss will be paid in keeping with the Mitigation Measures electricity act, 2003 and the MP & Chhattisgarh Land revenue code, 1959. The assessment of loss will be done in the presence of the land owners. Impact Significance As the impact of maintenance activities along the RoW are expected to be limited and there is possibility of crop loss during emergencies or major repair. However, since the community is primarily dependent upon agriculture as a source of livelihood, the sensitivity is assessed as Medium. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as moderate Additional mitigation In addition to the embedded measures, a RAP is under preparation for the measures entire transmission line route, which will identify specific entitlements for crop loss. In addition to this, the local community members will have access the grievance redressal mechanism established by the project. Residual impact Post the implementation of the additional mitigation measure, the residual significance impact significance is expected to be reduced to negligible. Impact on Community Health and Safety Context and receptor The impacts on community health and safety during the operations phase are likely to result from: • Movement of traffic and machinery for maintenance; • Tower falling; • Wire snapping; • Exposure to herbicide/pesticides used for maintenance of RoW; • EMF generation and electromagnetic interference; • Electrocution However, since the closest settlement is located at a distance of more than 500 m from the transmission lines, these impacts are likely to be restricted to those using the land within the RoW. Planned • Risks to general public during operation will be reduced by public /Implemented awareness and education and physical measures by attaching an Mitigation Measures appropriate warning sign on all faces of the tower; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 131 • Once the stringing work is complete, notices and permanent anti climbing devices will be installed on the tower. The operational start date for electricity transmission and safety implications will be publicised locally in advance. Impact Significance • There are 9 towers with habitations within 500 m; • There are no settlements within 1 km distance of grid substation. There is however one school (Jawaharlal Navodya Vidyalay) within 500 m of the substation • due to the presence of the school within 500 m away from the substation, the magnitude and sensitivity is assessed as medium and medium respectively. As per the impact significant assessment matrix (refer Figure 5.2) a combination of small impact magnitude with medium receptor sensitivity results in impact significance as moderate Additional mitigation The following additional mitigation measures have been identified for reducing measures the impacts on community health and safety: • undertaking health awareness among the local community focused on aspects such as electrical safety, risks of climbing the towers, do’s and don’ts in case of wire snapping or tower collapse etc. • undertaken awareness campaigns in the school regarding the hazards from the grid substation and the do’s and don’ts in case of any emergencies • access of the local community to the grievance redressal mechanism established by the project Residual impact Post the implementation of the additional mitigation measures, the impact significance significance is expected to be reduced to negligible. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 132 5.6 SUMMARY OF IMPACT ASSESSMENT Table 5.3 Summary of Impacts Category Impact Significance Impact Significance (post- (without mitigation mitigation) measures) Construction Phase Landuse and Land cover Negligible Negligible Soil environment Minor Minor Water resources and quality Moderate Minor Drainage Negligible Negligible Ambient air quality Moderate Minor Ambient noise quality Moderate Minor Occupational health and safety Minor to Moderate Minor Flora and fauna- vegetation Minor Minor Clearance Flora and fauna- Construction Minor Minor activities Impact on Private Land owners in Minor Negligible Tower Base Area and below conductors during Stringing Exercise Impact on private land owners Minor Negligible within RoW due to imposition of land use restrictions Impact on local community due to Negligible Negligible loss of grazing land for Grid Sub- station Impacts Due to Migrant Labour Negligible negligible Impact on Community Health and Minor negligible. Safety Impact on Economy and Positive positive Employment in the Study Area Operation Phase Soil Environment Negligible Negligible Noise Quality Minor Minor Visual Impacts Negligible Negligible Electro-magnetic fields There are no specific standards or guidance on EMF in India however the Indian Electricity Act and Rules clearly stipulate the minimum clearances required. As per ICNIRP standards, the EMF generated by 220KV line is lesser than the suggested value. No change in impact significance rating. Health and safety Minor Minor Flora and fauna- Collision and Moderate Moderate Electrical hazards for avifaunal species Soil Environment Negligible Negligible Impacts of economic loss due to Moderate Negligible damage to standing crops during Maintenance work Impact on Community Health and Moderate Negligible Safety ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 133 6 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES This section provides an analysis of alternatives in relation to the Project, particularly in regard with the environmental and social criteria considered during project conception and planning phase. Since, the transmission line route is finalized for complete stretch (i.e. from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to Sitamau Grid substation), analysis of alternatives is carried out for complete route (Phase I and Phase II). It is to be noted that during ESIA study, the route for transmission line was already finalized and construction was at advance stage. Hence, a comparative analysis of alternative routes is done retrospectively and only to understand the environmental and social feasibility of other routes. While identifying the transmission system for evacuation of power from Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park, preliminary route selection was done by MPPTCL. Further optimization was done during detailed survey using GPS. During route alignment, all possible efforts were made to avoid the environmental and social sensitivities or to keep it to the minimum. 6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CRITERIA FOR ROUTE SELECTION For selection of final route, following points were taken into consideration: • TL route does not involve any human settlement; • TL route does not affect/ minimum affect any archaeological/ cultural monument; • Avoid forest area; • TL route avoiding passing through any protected area such as National Park/ Wild life Sanctuary; • TL route avoid disturbance to public utility services such as school, playground, bus depots etc.; 6.2 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE ROUTE ALIGNMENT The comparative details of these alignments are given in Table 6.1. Table 6.1 Evaluation of Alternate Route Alignments S. No. Particulars Bee Line Route ALT-1 ALT-2(Finalized Alt-3 route) 1. Approximate Length 45 km 47 km 47.97 km 50 km of Route 2. Terrain Slightly Slightly Slightly Slightly undulating undulating undulating undulating 3. Landuse 76 % agricultural 77 % agricultural 53 % agricultural 73 % agricultural (approximate %) 24% non 23% non 47% non 27% non agricultural agricultural agricultural agricultural ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 134 S. No. Particulars Bee Line Route ALT-1 ALT-2(Finalized Alt-3 route) 4. Settlement/habitatio 5 5 Nil 2 n in RoW 5. Forest area Nil Nil Nil Nil 6. Historical/cultural Nil Nil Nil Nil monument 7. Major crossings: a. Railway 1 1 1 1 b. River 1 1 1 1 c. National Highway Nil Nil Nil Nil 8. Access Approachable by Approachable by Approachable by Approachable by village roads and village roads and village roads and village roads and cart tracks cart tracks cart tracks cart tracks 9. Overall Assessment • Shorter in • Shorter in • Longest in • Shorter in Linelength, Line length, Line length, Line length, • Easy • Easy • Easy • Easy approachabil approachabil approachabil approachabil ity; ity ity ity • Settlements • Settlements • No • Settlements present in present in settlements present in RoW; RoW; present in RoW; • Large • Large RoW; • Large agricultural agricultural • Lesser agricultural land land agricultural land involved in involved in land involved in RoW RoW involved in RoW RoW Reasons for Selection of Final Route From the above comparison of four different alternatives, it is evident that though the Alternative- 2 is longest in length than Alternative- Bee Line, I & III but does not involve any settlements in RoW and also percentage of agricultural land is lowest as compared to other alternative routes. Further, the route of Alternative-2 has better accessibility as it is very close to existing roads and therefore lesser degree of RoW issues as well as construction and O&M problems that are anticipated as compared to other alternatives. Based on above analysis, Alternative - 2 was considered as the most optimal route and is recommended for erection of transmission line. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 135 Figure 6.1 Map showing Alternate Routes for transmission line ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 136 7 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE This section provides an understanding of the key stakeholder groups identified for the project, their brief profiles and their key concerns from the project development. 7.1 STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION A stakeholder is “a person, group, or organization that has a direct or indirect stake in a project/organization because it can affect or be affected by the Project/organization's actions, objectives, and policies”. Stakeholders thus vary in terms of degree of interest, influence and control they have over the project. While those stakeholders who have a direct impact on or are directly impacted by the project are known as Primary Stakeholders, those who have an indirect impact or are indirectly impacted are known as Secondary Stakeholders. Keeping in mind the nature of the project and its setting, the key stakeholders groups have been identified and listed in the Table 7.1 given below. Table 7.1 Stakeholder Group Categorization Category Primary Stakeholder Secondary Stakeholder Community • Project Affected Land • Opinion holders & Owners of the Community Leaders transmission line • Local Community • Vulnerable community Government Bodies/ • Local Gram Panchayats • State Administration Institutional Stakeholders • Regulatory Authority • District Administration Other Groups • Contractors and sub- contractors • Contractual Workers 7.2 STAKEHOLDER MAPPING AND ANALYSIS “Stakeholder Analysis” is understood as the process of identifying the individuals or groups that are likely to affect or be affected by a project, and sorting them according to their impact on the project and the impact the project will have on them. This information is then used to assess the manner in which the interests of the stakeholders should be addressed in the project plan, policy, program, or other action. The table below has been used to classify the identified stakeholders (directly or indirectly impacting the Project or being impacted by the project) in accordance to their levels of influence on the Project and the influence of the project on them. The influence and priority have both been primarily rated as: ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 137 • High Influence: This implies a high degree of influence of the stakeholder/project on the project/stakeholders in terms of participation and decision making or high priority to engage with the stakeholder; • Medium Influence: Which implies a moderate level of influence and participation of the stakeholder/project in the project/stakeholder as well as a priority level to engage the stakeholder which is neither highly critical nor are insignificant in terms of influence. • Low Influence: This implies a low degree of influence of the stakeholder/project on the project/stakeholder in terms of participation and decision making or low priority to engage that stakeholder. The intermediary categories of low to medium or medium to high primarily imply that their influence and important could vary in that particular range subject to context specific conditions or also based on the responses of the project towards the community. Keeping this wide scope of inclusion in stakeholder category and the long life of project, it is difficult to identify all potential stakeholders and gauge their level of influence over project at the outset of the project. Therefore project proponent is advised to consider this stakeholder mapping as a live document which should be revised in a timely manner so as to make it comprehensive for any given perioof time. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 138 Table 7.2 Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis Stakeholder Profile Concern and Expectations Influence of Stakeholder on Influence of Project on Influence Category from the project Project Stakeholder Rating Primary Stakeholder Local The local community is an important The key concerns and • As informed, the project has • The project can prove Influence of Community stakeholder as the transmission line expectations of the stakeholder involved unskilled workers to be potential Stakeholder: is being erected on government land group from the project pertain from the surrounding employers of the local Low and private land in close proximity to: villages. community to agricultural fields • The stakeholder • The need-driven CSR Influence of The local community in the study • Receiving benefits from the consultations revealed that activities can play a Project: area is comprised of twenty six project in terms of no formal village meetings critical role in the Medium villages. The community has an employment and or engagement has been development of the agrarian economy where cultivators development of undertaken by the project community through and agricultural labours form a infrastructure and the team to apprise the economic opportunities major proportion of the community community on the project. and CSR projects economically active population • Minimal disturbance to the • The stakeholder group may community with regards to have a significant role to access issues, pollution, play in the public opinion health and safety risks and formation towards the influx of migrant workers project Project This stakeholder group is comprised The main concerns and The influence of the stakeholder The main influence of Influence of Affected Land of approx. 638 private land owners expectations of the stakeholder group on the project will pertain project on the stakeholder Stakeholder: owners of the whose land is used for RoW of the groups towards the project to the efficacy with which the group will be in the form of High transmission project and for tower footing area. pertain to: land procurement for the project impact on use of land line. This number is likely to be finalized is completed. impacted by the project and Influence of post the completion of the socio- • Adequate compensation creation of economic Project: High economic survey. for the crop loss due to The stakeholder group may also opportunities project activities; have a significant role to play in • Compensation for the land the public opinion formation under the tower footprint towards the project, especially as they are unable to since most of these land owners continue construction; will continue to use their land • Access to benefits from the for agricultural use project in terms of employment and development of infrastructure ; ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 139 Stakeholder Profile Concern and Expectations Influence of Stakeholder on Influence of Project on Influence Category from the project Project Stakeholder Rating • Minimal disturbance to the community with regards to access issues, pollution, health and safety risks and influx of migrant workers Vulnerable This stakeholder group is comprised The key expectations and This group’s influence on the Based on the understanding Influence of Groups of groups/households that are concerns of the stakeholder project stems from the group of the project and its Stakeholder: considered to be vulnerable due to group in regards to the project being part of a larger community. activities, the vulnerable Low their social, political or economic includes: However, the level of influence groups are not likely to be status in the society. exerted is expected to be lower severely impacted due to Influence of • Priority in economic due to their socio-economic the project activities. Project: For the project, the vulnerable benefits and development standing in the community however, any development Medium/High groups are identified as women & opportunities created by opportunities may have a women headed households, elderly, the project differential impact on the physically handicapped, landless • Minimal disturbance to the project and those with less than 1 ha of land community in regards to and families in the Below the access issues, pollution and Poverty Line Category. influx of migrant workers Local Gram This stakeholder group is comprised The expectations and concerns • The solar power projects are • The project can play an Influence of Panchayats of the lowest level of local of this group from the project: not legally required to important role in the Stakeholder: governance. The gram panchayats • Implementation of obtain a NoC from the Gram development of the Medium/High consist of one or more revenue community development Panchayats for setting up villages by villages and are the lowest level of programmes in the project, however, this undertaking CSR Influence of decision making bodies for consultation with the stakeholder group is crucial activities in Project: development activities in the villages Gram Panchayat and the in the smooth functioning of collaboration with the Medium local community the project. The involvement Gram Panchayat, • Preference to the local of Panchayat members has especially in areas community in contractor been kept limited by the where there is a and employment Project officials but since the paucity of government opportunities from the process of RoW funds project procurement is still in • Also, despite not being • Regular updates on the progress, Panchayat legally required to, the project activities and the members can influence the project has obtained opportunities from the decision making process of NoCs from the Gram same the land sellers and the Panchayats whose land • Minimal disturbance to the entire community, at large will be procured for community in regards to • This stakeholder may also the project play an important role in the ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 140 Stakeholder Profile Concern and Expectations Influence of Stakeholder on Influence of Project on Influence Category from the project Project Stakeholder Rating access issues, pollution implementation CSR and influx of migrant activities planned and the workers execution of other plans such as stakeholder engagement and grievance management Regulatory This stakeholder group is comprised The key expectations and • The failure of the project to • The influence of the Influence of Authorities of the central, state and district level concerns of the group from the comply with the various project on the Stakeholder: regulatory authorities. These project include: rules and regulations stakeholders pertains High authorities influence the project in • Project’s compliance to the applicable may play a role in to the role the project terms of establishing policy, granting regulatory requirements the timely implementation will play in the Influence of permits and approvals for the • Timely disclosure of of the project development of power Project: Low project, monitoring and enforcing information and • This stakeholder group is evacuation networks in compliance with the applicable rules provisioning of updated also critical for various the area and regulations through the life of the permits/clearances required project for the commissioning of the project District This stakeholder group is comprised The key expectations and • This stakeholder group is The influence of the project Influence of Administration of the government bodies at the concerns of the group from the critical for the obtaining of on the stakeholders pertains Stakeholder: district level. These bodies are vested project include: the various to the role the project will High with funds and decision making • Project’s compliance to the permits/clearances required play in the development of authority through the regulatory requirements for the commissioning of the power evacuation networks Influence of decentralization process. • Timely disclosure of project and its smooth in the area Project: Low Accordingly the bureaucracy, the information and functioning thereafter Block Development Officers, Block provisioning of updates • This group serves as Health Officers, Tehsildaar, Patwari, throughout the life of the important points of contact and Revenue Officer have become project between the state level extremely influential. authorities and the local community Contractors This stakeholder group is comprised The key expectations and • this stakeholder group is The influence of the project Influence of and Sub of the developer of the projects, concerns of the group from the critical for the smooth on the group pertains to the Stakeholder: contractors RUMSL and its sub-contractors. The project include: functioning and timely role of the project in High project management contractor for implementation of the business opportunities and the project is MPPTCL project ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 141 Stakeholder Profile Concern and Expectations Influence of Stakeholder on Influence of Project on Influence Category from the project Project Stakeholder Rating • the role of the project in • this group may also play an the process of contract Influence of continued economic important role in the closure Project: High opportunity and work formation of public opinion generation towards the project • avoidance of any reputational risks associated with the project due to any future community unrest or project activities • clarity in terms of scope of work, expectations, key performance indicators and timelines • timely and adequate disclosure of information to allow the project activities to be carried out • fair business opportunities and contract closure • business continuity Contractual This group is comprised of skilled The primary concerns and • this stakeholder group is The influence of the project Influence of Workers and semi-skilled workers, involved expectations of the stakeholder critical for the smooth on the group pertains to the Stakeholder: in the project on a contractual basis. group pertaining to the project functioning and timely roles of the project in the High This group is comprised of the semi- is as follows: implementation of the continuance of economic skilled workers involved in the • the role of the project in project opportunities, timely Influence of erection activities, and security. The continued economic • this group may also play an payment of wages and Project: High migrant population is comprised of opportunity, work important role in the ensuring the health and skilled worker and any number of generation and a source of formation of public opinion safety of the workers semi-skilled or unskilled workers income towards the project which are not available at the local • timely settlement of dues level and payments in keeping with the legal requirements • continued work opportunities • safety at work ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 142 Stakeholder Profile Concern and Expectations Influence of Stakeholder on Influence of Project on Influence Category from the project Project Stakeholder Rating Secondary Stakeholders Opinion This stakeholder group is comprised The expectations and concerns • This stakeholder group may These groups due to their Influence of Holders and of those individuals of the local of this group from the project: play an important role in the social status may already Stakeholder: Community community who hold traditional and • Receiving benefits from public opinion formation have access to a number of Medium Leaders rational power. These stakeholder the project in terms of and implementation of the socio-economic group members include the elders, employment and CSR activities planned opportunities and thus may Influence of community and political leaders in development of not be completely Project: Low the village and play a critical role in infrastructure and the dependent upon the project the decision making in the local community for access to development community • Regular updates on the opportunities project activities and the opportunities from the same • Minimal disturbance to the community in regards to access issues, health and safety and influx of migrant workers State The state administration is The main expectations and This stakeholder group is also The influence of the project Influence of Administration comprised of the state level agencies concerns of the stakeholder critical for the obtaining of the on the stakeholders pertains Stakeholder: of the various departments/ group from the project include: various permits/clearances to the role the project will High authorities such as industries • Compliance to the required for the commissioning play in the development of department, revenue department, regulatory requirements of the project solar energy in the state Influence of labour department and land for the project Project: Low department etc. • Project’s role in the development of the area • Timely disclosure of information pertaining to the project activities ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 143 7.3 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS UNDERTAKEN AS PART OF THE ESIA PROCESS As part of the ESIA for the project, the following consultations were undertaken. Table 7.3 Consultations undertaken for the Project Date Stakeholder Details 5th December Discussions with Land owners along the RoW of Transmission Line and tower -7th footing December 12th April Discussion with local community at Suwasara 12th April Discussion with local community at Ghasoi 11th October Discussion with Women Group in Dhankhedi 6th December Discussions with Patwaris of Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil of villages along RoW 5th December Discussion with Tehsildar and Revenue Inspector of Sitamau 6th December Discussion with Tehsildar and Revenue Inspector of Suwasara 6th December Discussion with local community at Belara As part of these consultations an attempt was made to develop an understanding of the stakeholder group’s key concerns and expectations from the project, the stakeholder group’s perception of the project and to triangulate the secondary information available on the area. Figure 7.1 Consultations undertaken for the Project The key issues identified during these discussions were as follows: ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 144 • Preference to local community in development: the local community representatives were of the opinion that as the transmission line project are being set up on their village land, with some households losing agricultural land, the local communities should be given preference in terms of employment opportunities, small contracts and access to electricity. Within this, the impacted land owners should be given preference. The community was of the opinion that the semi-skilled and unskilled should be given on a priority to the local community members. • Loss of grazing land: The grid substation is located on government land which was earlier used by the community for grazing purposes. The diversion of this land will thus result in an increase on the pressure on the remaining grazing lands in the area. Also, as the grid substation will create a boundary wall along the periphery there will also be a loss of access for the livestock and the community. The project should thus undertake development activities in the area in lieu of the lost grazing land; • Conflict with migrant labourers: the community was of the opinion that there have been no instances of conflict with the migrant workers for the project. According to the community, the migrant workers have been respectful to the community and mindful of the traditional practices in the area. However, the open defecation by the migrant workers, in resulting in the deterioration of the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the outskirts of villages. • Delay in Payment of compensation for Tower foundation and erection activities: the local community in certain villages such as Belara reported that while the foundation and erection activities had been undertaken during the Kharif season, the community was yet to receive the compensation amount due. according to the discussion with the MPPTCL representatives and Bajaj Electrical representatives it was understood that this was primarily due to the fact that the files for the compensation approval were stuck in the Tehsildaar office at Sitamau as the Tehsildaar had been recently changed. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 145 8 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN This Section presents the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Transmission Line of Mandsaur Solar Project of Neemuch-Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar park project phase II and Sitamau grid substation. The purpose of this ESMP is to specify the standards and controls required to manage and monitor environmental and social impacts during construction and operation phase. To achieve this, the ESMP identifies potential impacts from the planned activities and outlines mitigation measures required to reduce the likely negative effects on the physical, ecological and social environment.This is in accordance to World Bank Safeguard policies (Op 4.01, Annex C- Environmental Management Plan) and draft Environmental and Social Management Framework, February, 2017, which emphasizes the importance of managing social and environmental performance through the lifecycle of the Project. The purpose of ESMP is to: • List all suggested mitigation measures and control technologies, safeguards identified through the ESIA process; • Provide an institutional mechanism with well-defined roles and responsibilities for ensuring that measures identified in ESIA designed to mitigate potentially adverse impacts, are implemented; • Provide Project monitoring program for effective implementation of the mitigation measures and ascertain efficacy of the environmental management and risk control systems in place; and • Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislations at local, state and national level for the Project. 8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN This section outlines the potential impacts, mitigation measures, monitoring and management responsibilities during construction and operation phases of the Project. In order to minimize adverse impacts during different phases of project lifecycle, mitigation measures, monitoring plan and responsibilities for its implementation are given in the table 8.1 As mentioned in Section 1.3.2 during period of ESIA study, construction activities, viz, foundation activities at 110 transmission tower locations were completed and tower erection was completed at 85 tower locations. Construction activities at Sitamau grid substation are yet to start. Hence, mitigation measures are provided only for the remaining construction activities and operation and maintenance activities. Considering the continuous progress of project implementation, ESMP for the construction stage for the ongoing work (as part of Phase II) i.e labour camps, ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 146 tower foundation, erection and stringing activities and related health and safety measures was prepared as a priority. During impact assessment, the measures recommended in the ESMP are considered as embedded measures. Hence, same are not included in Additional ESMP provided in Table 8.1. The mitigation measures, provided in this section shall be considered in conjunction with the EMP provided in tender document issued for the appointment of EPC contractor (Appendix 9 of Volume –I of tender specification). In addition to the ESMP put in place in the following tables, a Resettlement Action Plan is being formulated for the project. The purpose of this RAP (Annex E) is to ensure the restoration of livelihoods of the impacted PAFs. Also, a Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Grievance Redressal Mechanism have been formulated for the project. This SEP & GRM (Annex F) shall be applicable through the project lifecycle. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 147 Table 8.1 Construction Phase ESMP Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Substation Site • Change of • Ensuring minimal changes to the natural drainage pattern. Sitamau grid EPC Contractor Monthly Report to preparation- Site topography and • Construct diversion dykes to channel runoff around the substation /Subcontractor RUMSL clearing, excavation disturbance to excavation for foundations (during the monsoon) to avoid and levelling drainage pattern. surface runoff of excavated materials; • Construction footprints to be well defined and construction work to be carried out within the footprints only. • In absence of any well-defined drainage channel in the area, traditional knowledge available with local people about the flow of water especially during the monsoon to be incorporated into construction planning. Construction • Disturbance to soil; • The topsoil present in the construction shall be removed and Sitamau grid EPC Contractor Monthly Report to Activities at • Soil compaction stock piled in separate area; substation /Subcontractor RUMSL Substation • The stock piles should be protected from natural elements to prevent from erosion and also degradations. • Topsoil removed to be protected and reused for landscape development onsite; • Strict prohibition should be maintained on use of fuel wood and shrubs from nearby areas as kitchen fuel. Impact on water • All the surface runoff from equipment storage , construction Sitamau grid EPC Contractor Monthly Report to resources and quality material stock yard and excavated areas would be channelized substation /Subcontractor RUMSL through a temporary site drainage system to sedimentation tank before discharge into the natural drain; • Options for reuse of the water for dust suppressions or other construction activities would be considered before discharge. • Regular inspection for identification of water leakages and preventing wastage of water from water supply tankers; • Use of licensed contractors for management and disposal of waste and sludge; ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 148 Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable • Paints, solvents and anti-termite solutions used during construction phase would be stored in enclosed areas, so that if leakage occurs the effect would be localized. Impact on air quality • The construction site shall be barricaded; Sitamau grid • Sprinkling of water on dust generating areas; substation • Restricting the speed limits of vehicles during movement on unpaved roads; • Covering of vehicles carrying loose soil/construction material. • Minimising stockpiling by coordinating excavations, spreading, re-grading, compaction activities; • Cease or phase down work if excess fugitive dust is observed, investigate source and take suppression measures; • Proper maintenance of engines and use of vehicles with Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate; • Prevent idling of vehicles and equipment; • The emissions from diesel generator shall be by optimised operations, orientation at the site and providing adequate stack height for wider dispersion of gaseous emissions Impact on Noise quality • Barricading of the construction site at Sitamau grid Substation; Sitamau grid • Only well-maintained equipment shall be operated on-site; substation • Regular maintenance of equipment such as lubricating moving parts, tightening loose parts and replacing worn out components should be conducted; • Machinery and construction equipment that may be in intermittent use shall be shut down or throttled down during non-work periods; • Low noise equipment shall be used as far as practicable; • The number of equipment operating simultaneously shall be reduced as far as practicable; • DG set with acoustic enclosures shall be used; • Minimal use of vehicle horns in the Project area shall be encouraged; and • Equipment noise should be 85 dB (A) at 1 m from the source in line with WB/IFC EHS guidelines. ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 149 Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Health and safety risks EPC contractor (and its sub-contractors) should follow General Remaining EPC Monthly Report to Health and Safety measures covered in Chapter-VIII of the BOCW tower locations Contractor/Subc RUMSL Act 1996, and Part-III of BOCW Rules 1998. Some of the key for tower ontractor provisions relevant for the EPC contractor are mentioned below: erection and • Adopt an H&S Policy if employing more than 50 construction RoW of workers; Transmission • Manual lifting by adult men to be less than 55kg and for women line it should be less than 30kg; • Eye protection for welding, cutting or similar operations which may cause hazard to eyes; • All persons performing construction work to wear safety shoes and helmets confirming to national standard; • Every worker engaged in handling sharp objects which may cause injury to hand shall be provided suitable hand gloves; • Erection of steel structure is considered as a hazardous work (ref. Rule 225, Schedule-IX of BOCW Rules 1998). Workers engaged in erection of transmission tower to follow safety measures in S.183 of the BOCW Rules 1998. The work should be carried out by experienced workers and they should use safety harness, lifelines, catchment etc. • EPC contractor shall ensure a First-aid Box is available at construction site and the contents of the First-Aid Box are compliant to Schedule-III of the BOCW Rules 1998. • EPC contractor shall ensure that health and safety procedures are in place and training on same are provided to the workers prior to construction; • EPC contractor shall ensure that adequate PPEs and safety measures are used during stringing activity Once the stringing is complete, notices (danger sign boards) and anti-climbing devices to be put on all the faces of the tower; • Emergency contact numbers and route to nearest hospital shall be displayed at construction site. • The local/host community shall be kept at safe distance from construction site. ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 150 Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Social Impact on land and • Entitlement in keeping with the Resettlement Action Plan for the Transmission R&R As specified in livelihood due to transmission line Line and grid expert/RUMSL RAP and GRM transmission line • Payment of compensation for tower base area and RoW of substation Reporting to transmission line in keeping with the Ministry of Power 2015 RUMSL notification • ensure access of the local community to a Grievance Redressal Mechanism Table 8.2 Operation Phase ESMP Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Soil Environment Waste generation • Ensure hazardous waste oil and rags are properly labelled and Substation Testing and Annual Report to stored onsite provided with impervious surface, shed and maintenance RUMSL secondary containment system; division, • Ensure routine disposal of hazardous waste through approved MPPTCL vendors in accordance to Hazardous Waste and other Waste Management Rules, 2016 and records are properly documented; • Other wastes such as e-waste, used discarded batteries shall be disposed off in accordance to E-waste Rules and batteries management Rules; • Use of spill control kits to contain and clean small spills and leaks during O&M activities; • The guidelines and procedures shall be prepared and followed for immediate clean-up actions following any spillages. • Low frequency of painting as well as involving experienced personnel with mitigations like prior spread of sheets underneath the tower structure while painting could be considered. Electro-magnetic Passage of high voltage- • Potential exposure to the public to be maintained below the Transmission Testing and Annual Report to Field Concern over the reference levels developed by the International Commission on line entire maintenance RUMSL potential health effects Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) route division, MPPTCL ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 151 Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Energising Power Flow of energy in • Start date for electricity transmission and safety implication will All Tower Testing and Annual Report to Transmission Line Transmission line- Risk be announced locally using public announcement systems. locations maintenance RUMSL to public from • Fixing of permanent warning plates (danger sign boards) division, operation of high • Fixing of anti-climbing devices on all faces of the towers MPPTCL voltage transmission line Occupational Health Health and Safety Risks; • At Substation, SOPs will be prepared for all O&M activities. All Tower Testing and Annual Report to and Safety Electrical hazards • The lock in-lock out system will be followed during locations; maintenance RUMSL maintenance/ repair activities at substation and transmission transmission division, line; line route; MPPTCL • Records of incident/ accidents shall be maintained; Substation • Root cause analysis shall be carried out for any incident/ accident. Flora and Fauna Collision and Monitoring for any bird collision and electrocution incident to be All Tower Testing and Annual Report to electrocution of birds carried out for initial 2-3 years. If such incidents are significant, locations; maintenance RUMSL following measures shall be implemented: Substation division, • Installing perch rejecter (Upright “whisk brooms” on the cross MPPTCL arms; • In order to mitigate and minimize collision of birds, power line markers should be used which reduces the risk by increasing the visibility of overhead lines to birds. Electrocution of • The substation area is to be fenced; Substation Testing and Annual Report to mammals at substations • Security guards should be alert all the time so that langurs and maintenance RUMSL macaques do not enter the substation area. division, MPPTCL Social Loss of any crop or • Have provision to compensate adequately any kind of damage All Tower RUMSL Reporting in agricultural field during to the assets/crops/other properties of the local incurred due to locations; keeping with RAP, stringing or project maintenance activities in keeping with the RAP transmission SEP & GRM maintenance- Economic formulated line route; requirement impact due to loss of • Ensure access of the local community to the SEP & GRM Regular reporting crop/ agricultural field formulated for the project at time of maintenance activities Economic Displacement- • Provide priority to the local community for any contractual All Tower RUMSL Monthly progress Loss of income sources opportunities during the operations phase; locations; reports ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 152 Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable due to completion of • Undertake skill building activities as part of the abbreviated transmission Reporting in construction phase RAP and CSR activities for the project which would allow the line route; keeping with RAP community to undertake income generation activities outside Substation requirements the project as well. Risk to Community • Undertake health awareness programmes among the local All Tower RUMSL Annual reports health and Safety community, locations; • Provide the local community, especially the school in the vicinity transmission of the substation of an understanding of the project activities and line route; the possible health and safety risks associated with the same. Substation This shall be done in keeping with the information disclosure process put in place as part of the SEP for the project • Ensure access to the local community to the GRM for the project ERM ESIA REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 153 8.2 INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION To ensure the efficacy of Environmental and social management plan, certain institutional mechanism with well-defined roles and responsibilities is essential for effective implementation of identified mitigation measures both during construction and operation phases. 8.2.1 Role of RUMSL RUMSL will have ultimate responsibility for implementing the provisions of the ESMP. This role will include the on-going management of environmental and social impacts, monitoring of contractor performance as well as development of mechanisms for dealing with environmental and social problems. RUMSL will also ensure that the activities of its contractors are conducted in accordance with good practice measures, implementation of which will be required through contractual documentation. 8.3 ROLE OF MPPTCL During construction phase, MPPTCL is being appointed by RUMSL as the PMC for the project to oversee the project development. During operation phase, the project will be handover to testing and maintenance division of MPPTCL and same will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the substation and transmission line. Following are the optional responsibilities of the MPPTCL • O&M or related functions; • Maintenance of internal power supply and water supply; • Security of substation and transmission line; • Operations & maintenance and waste disposal; and • Technical support services. 8.4 ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL OFFICER Currently, for the management of HSE at project level, Bajaj Electricals had appointed a HSE officer at site. At MPPTCL and RUMSL level, a personnel is nominated to oversee the development of project including HSE at project site. It is recommended to strengthen the organizational structure, an Environmental and Social Officer shall be appointed by RUMSL/MPPTCL. The key responsibilities include • Overall responsibility for co-ordination of the actions required for environment and social management and mitigation and for monitoring the progress of the ESMP for the project; ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 154 • Preparation of required documents on environmental and social management; • Ensuring availability of resources and appropriate institutional arrangements for implementation of ESMP; • Implementation of the health and safety measures; • Collection of the statistics of health of workers; • Providing support during routine medical checkups of workers; • Awareness and implementing safety programmes; • Providing job specific induction training; • Compliance of regulatory requirements; • Carrying out environmental audits; • Monitoring the progress of implementation of ESMP; • Facilitating consultations with stakeholders; • Assist PAPs to resolve their issues; and • Reviewing and updating the ESMP as and when required for its effective implementation. 8.5 MONITORING AND REPORTING RUMSL through the respective contractors will monitor the project to ensure conformity to the requirements of the ESMF. The monitoring will cover construction and operation phases. The list of impact performance indicators as provided in Table 8.3. will be used to monitor project objectives. The detailed monitoring checklist is provided as Annex G. The monitoring will be carried out through the environmental and social safeguard compliance reports that will form a part of Monthly Progress Reports (MPR) for the project during construction phase and monthly and annual reports during operation phase. Besides this, regular visits by the E&S officer shall also be carried out for monitoring of ESMP implementation on site. Delegated personnel shall require to fully complying with the reporting programme in terms of both timely submissions of reports as per acceptable level of detail. Table 8.3 Environmental and Social Monitoring Indicators S.No. Activity/ Issue Monitoring Measures Frequency of Responsible Monitoring Agency Construction Phase A. Environmental Indicators 1. Labour Camp • Location of labour accommodation in Monthly basis RUMSL/ relation to local village settlement MPPTCL • Availability of adequate potable water in labour camp and at construction site • Adequate toilet and bathing facilities and their maintenance • Adequacy of process of waste water disposal ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 155 S.No. Activity/ Issue Monitoring Measures Frequency of Responsible Monitoring Agency • Source of cooking fuel • Use of wood as a cooking fuel • Adequate lighting and ventilation in labour camo • Is an emergency response plan in place for the site and are the emergency contact details displayed in the camp • Number of first aid kit available and required first aid medicine filled? • Key Health (Malaria/ dengue/fever/ any other) issues reported during the last month 2. Tower erection and • Use of PPEs at site; Monthly basis RUMSL/ stringing; • Toolbox talks prior to start of work; MPPTCL Development of • Availability of emergency contact substation numbers; • Disposal of waste materials; • Preparation and Implementation of Site Emergency Response Plan for substation; • water consumption at substation; B Social Indicators 1. Impact due to crop • In keeping with the monitoring Weekly RUMSL/ loss, and Loss of indicators identified in the RAP for Basis/ MPPTCL livelihood or the project Monthly Basis source of livelihood • Monitoring of the implementation of the SEP and GRM for the project against the indicators identified in it C. Regulatory Availability of required regulatory Monthly basis RUMSL/ Compliance permissions; MPPTCL Compliance to applicable environmental and labour laws. Operation Phase A. Environmental Indicators 1. Waste generation at Quantity of hazardous waste generated Annual basis RUMSL substation and its disposal at substation 2. Disposal of batteries Number of batteries disposed Annual basis RUMSL 3. Health and Safety • Availability of PPEs; Annual basis RUMSL • Availability of procedures for preventive maintenance along transmission line and substation; • Records of incident/ accidents and their root cause analysis; • Display of emergency contact numbers; • Availability of fire fighting equipments at substation. 4. Electromagnetic • EMF levels Annual basis RUMSL Field 5. Fauna • Records of bird hit or electrocution of Annual basis RUMSL langurs and macaques ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 156 S.No. Activity/ Issue Monitoring Measures Frequency of Responsible Monitoring Agency B Social 1. Impacts due to crop Payment of entitlements and Monthly basis RUMSL/ loss compensation in keeping with the RAP MPPTCL formulated for the project 2. Community health The implementation of the SEP and GRM Monthly basis RUMSL/ and safety formulated for the project and monitoring MPPTCL against the indicators identified in it C. Regulatory Availability of required regulatory Annual basis RUMSL/ Compliance permissions; MPPTCL Compliance to applicable environmental and labour laws. External Reporting and Communication E&S officer is responsible for ensuring that communication with government agencies and stakeholders are maintained as per the requirement. All complaints and enquiries are to be appropriately dealt with and records be maintained in a Complaint/Enquiry Register by the E&S officer. The reporting to World Bank on Environmental and social performance of the project shall be done as agreed in contract. 8.6 BUDGET The project will have its own budget for implementation of ESMP and RAP. As mentioned earlier, project is currently under advance stage of construction, hence budget heads for planning and construction stage are not provided. The budget heads for Construction and O&M stage will include cost towards • Wastewater treatment; • Personal protective equipment; • Health & Safety; and • Hazardous material transportation & disposal An indicative budgetary allocation for ESMP implementation during Construction and O& M stage is provided in Table 8.4. Table 8.4 Indicative Budgetary allocation for EMP Implementation- S. N. Particular Capital Cost Recurring Cost (INR (INR in lakhs) in lakhs) per annum Environment A. Construction Phase 1. Wastewater treatment- septic tank and 5.0 1.5 soak pits 2. Waste Management 2.0 0.5 3. Environment, health and safety and EMP 15.0 3.0 implementation 4. Subtotal A 22.0 5.0 B. Operation and Maintenance Phase ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 157 S. N. Particular Capital Cost Recurring Cost (INR (INR in lakhs) in lakhs) per annum Environment 1. Wastewater treatment- septic tank and 0 1.5 soak pits 2. Waste Management 5.0 1.5 3. Environment, health and safety training 5.0 3.0 and EMP evaluation 4. Facility Management for Housekeeping 1.0 2.0 Subtotal B 11.0 8.0 Total (Subtotal A+ Subtotal B) 33.0 13.0 Social Livelihood restoration and CSR As per RAP being prepared for the project Note: The above cost does not include cost of manpower needed for the EMP implementation 8.7 TRAINING PROGRAMME AND CAPACITY BUILDING Training is needed for effective implementation of ESMP. The training programme will ensure that all concerned members of the team understand the following aspects: A good understanding of the WB/IFC safeguard requirements Purpose of management plan for the project activities; Requirements of the management plan and specific Action Plans; Understanding of the sensitive environmental and social features within and surrounding the project areas; and Aware of the potential risks from the Project activities. RUMSL in coordination with the educational / research institutions in the country who have substantial experience in the environmental and social management sector including a good understanding of the WB/IFC safeguard requirements, shall conduct classroom training sessions for all staff likely to be involved in sub-project planning & implementation. The E&S officer can also be one of the resource persons for conducting such training programs. The training shall focus on the environmental, health and safety and social issues. The contents will basically focus on the ESMF concept, regulatory requirements, Environment and Social priority issues, project cycle, outline of Environmental Assessment / Social Assessment and report formats in respect of the Environmental aspects. In respect of social aspects the course content will focus on the R & R policies and procedures, Land Acquisition process, identification of PAPs, Social entitlement frameworks, social assessment, RP techniques, and Risk Assessment and management skills. The typical training modules for formal class room training could cover the following: • Module 1 - ESMF Profile (Concept, regulatory requirements, ESA, reports and formats) ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 158 • Module 2 - Environmental Assessment Process (Environmental Laws & Regulations, EIA process, Identification of Environmental Impacts, Impact Identification Methods, Identification Mitigation Measures, Formulation of Environmental Management Plan, Implementation and Monitoring, Institutional Mechanism) • Module 3 - Social Assessment Process (Description of R&R, tribal and gender frameworks and procedures and National requirements, LA process, Necessity for RAP and its preparation process) The program should be structured in such a way that it clearly brings out the value addition and enhancement benefits of proper management of environmental and social issues. Also general environmental awareness will be increased among the project’s team to encourage the implementation of environmentally sound practices and compliance requirements of the project activities. This will help in minimising adverse environmental impacts, compliance with the applicable regulations and standards, and achieving performance beyond compliance. The same level of awareness and commitment will be imparted to the contractors and sub-contractors prior to the commencement of the project. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 159 9 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION The ESIA has assessed the overall acceptability of environmental and social impacts likely to arise as a result of construction and operation of transmission line system for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines of the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar park project. The project is categorised as category B as the social or environmental impacts are assessed as limited, few in number, site-specific, largely reversible, and readily addressed through mitigation measures. The project is assessed to generate environmental and social impacts owing to land access and the spread of transmission corridor. Issues pertaining to compensation for hindrances to use of land and crop, health concerns due to erection of transmission line are considered to be important. The ongoing construction activities had changed the baseline conditions to some extent. Mitigation measures for potential impacts on Air, Land, Noise, Ecology, and Socio-economics have been specified through proper follow up of best practice of • compensation, public disclosure, grievance management • application of standards for Health and Safety for tower erection and stringing activities. • clearances and permits required for each sub activity Environmental and Social Management Plan describe implementation mechanism for recommended mitigation measures together with post project monitoring to verify overall project performance. This ESIA study together with mitigation measures and follow up of recommendations on management actions will help RUMSL in complying with the environmental standards. ERM ESIA FOR TRANSMISSION LINE OF MANDSAUR SOLAR PROJECT OF NEEMUCH MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK- PHASE II Project # I12353/0400920 April 2018 160 Annex A Methodology followed for ESIA Study 1 METHODOLOGY FOR ESIA STUDY The following tasks were carried out by ERM for this study: 1.1 KICK OFF MEETING AND DOCUMENT REQUEST Prior to the mobilization of the team for the scoping visit, ERM shared a request for information with RUMSL. The purpose of this request for information was to provide the ERM team with an understanding of the project, its components and the potential influence area. As a response to the request for information, the following documents were made available by RUMSL: • Proposed transmission line route and coordinates; • Proposed connectivity of the transmission lines to the two substations; • Technical specifications of the transmission line and substation; and • Project schedule. A two member ERM team comprised of environmental and social expert had a kick off meeting with the project representatives from RUMSL, MPPTCL and NTPC on 28th March 2017. The key discussion points during kick off meeting include: • Two separate ESIA studies to be carried out for Phase I and Phase II of the project; • Status of land acquisition for Phase I and Phase II; • Inclusion of additional 9 PAFs of solar park in ESIA study for Phase I; and • Assessment of design and construction stage impacts of Phase I retrospectively. 1.2 SITE RECONNAISSANCE Based on the coordinates and layout made available, the ERM team undertook a desk based screening of the project corridor to identify environmental and social features within 2 kms of the project corridor (1 km on each side of transmission line). Afterwards, ERM team undertook a site reconnaissance visit on 29th and 30th March 2017. The site reconnaissance visit covered the following sites: • Gujarkhedi pooling station; • The transmission line route for both Phase 1 and 2; • Proposed Sitamau Substation location; • Under construction Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar Park; • Key crossings along the transmission line route, such as the Chambal River crossing, village road crossings and the Railway crossing ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 1 • Labour Camp for Gujarkhedi substation and transmission line towers A few consultations with stakeholders were also carried out during this site visit. The key stakeholders included: • Site representatives of MPPTCL and NTPC; • Local land owners whose land is impacted by project; and • Contractors and contractual workers at Gujarkhedi pooling station and transmission line. Following observations were made during site reconnaissance: • The site levelling and preparation at substation location was completed and construction activities were undergoing; • The construction activities for solar park in vicinity of substation were also undergoing; • The labour accommodation was provided at under construction control room at substation and near tapping point for transmission line workers; • Foundation activities for all transmission towers was completed and 17 towers were erected; • The landuse of the transmission line route is mostly plain agricultural land; • Water supply for construction activities at substation was met through ground water abstraction and for transmission towers, tanker water supply was utilized; • Most of the water bodies present in the study area were observed dried; Based on the site reconnaissance, scoping exercise for the ESIA study was carried out. 1.2.1 Site Visit and Stakeholder Consultations ERM team comprised of environment, ecology and social expert conducted the site- survey for the project from 10th to 14th April, 2017. During site visit, following activities were undertaken: During site visit, stakeholder consultations along the villages in the study area, survey of flora and fauna, discussion with forest department officials, was carried out.In addition to this, a site visit was undertaken from 4th December- 7th December 2017, during which additional consultations, socio- economic survey of PAFs and visual reconnaissance of the project development activities was undertaken. Few stakeholder consultations were also undertaken as part of this study. This helped in understanding stakeholder views on the project and in identifying issues/impacts so far and potential/perceived impacts that should be taken into account in the prediction and evaluation of impacts. Consultations with the stakeholder were undertaken at different locations in ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 2 the transmission line stretch wherever possible. the following table provides a list of consultations undertaken Table 1.1 Consultations undertaken for the Project Date Stakeholder Details 5th December Discussions with Land owners along the RoW of Transmission Line and tower -7th footing December 12th April Discussion with local community at Suwasara 12th April Discussion with local community at Ghasoi 11th October Discussion with Women Group in Dhankhedi 6th December Discussions with Patwaris of Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil of villages along RoW 5th December Discussion with Tehsildar and Revenue Inspector of Sitamau 6th December Discussion with Tehsildar and Revenue Inspector of Suwasara 6th December Discussion with local community at Belara 1.3 COLLECTION OF SITE RELATED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY INFORMATION The information available in published literature and reports were collected to describe the environmental and social baseline. Besides this, limited primary information on ecology and social baseline was also collected. This information was used for impact assessment and designing an appropriate environment and social mitigation & management program (discussed in Section 4 of the ESIA report). 1.4 IMPACT ASSESSMENT The impact assessment comprised of four steps (as illustrated in Figure 1.4 below): impact prediction, impact evaluation, mitigation and enhancement, and finally, residual impact evaluation. Figure 1.1 Impact Assessment Process ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 3 The impacts’ intensity was assessed using a matrix showing major, medium, minor or insignificant impacts on the environment and communities in the study area (the methodology is further elaborated in Section 5 of the ESIA). The following tables provides the assessment criteria for the biological environment 1.4.1 Habitat-Impact Assessment Criteria Habitat Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Baseline Habitats Negligible Small Medium Large Effect is Affects only Affects part Affects the within the a small area of the habitat entire habitat, normal of habitat, but does not or a range of such that threaten the significant variation there is no long-term portion of it, loss of viability/ and the long- viability/ function of term function of the habitat viability/ the habitat function of the habitat is threatened. Negligible Habitats with negligible Not Not Not Not interest for biodiversity. significant significant significant significant Low Habitats with no, or only a local designation / recognition, habitats of significance for species listed as of Least Concern (LC) on IUCN Red List of Threatened Not Not Minor Moderate Species, habitats which significant significant are common and widespread within the region, or with low conservation interest based on expert opinion. Medium Habitats within nationally designated or recognised areas, habitats of significant importance to globally Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT), or Data Deficient (DD) species, habitats of significant importance Not Minor Moderate Major for nationally restricted significant range species, habitats supporting nationally significant concentrations of migratory species and / or congregatory species, and low value habitats used by species of medium value. ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 4 Habitat Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Baseline Habitats Negligible Small Medium Large High Habitats within internationally designated or recognised areas; habitats of significant importance to globally Critically Endangered (CR) or Endangered (EN) species, habitats of significant importance to endemic and/or globally restricted-range species, habitats Not Moderate Major Critical supporting globally significant significant concentrations of migratory species and / or congregatory species, highly threatened and/or unique ecosystems, areas associated with key evolutionary species, and low or medium value habitats used by high value species. ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 5 1.4.2 Species-Impact Assessment Criteria Baseline Species Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Species Negligible Small Medium Large Effect is Effect does Effect Affects entire within the not cause causes a population, or normal range a substantial a significant of variation substantial change in part of it for the change in abundance causing a population of the and/or substantial the species population reduction in decline in of the distribution abundance species or of a and/or other population change in and species over one, or recovery of dependent more the on it generations, population but does (or another not dependent on threatened it) is not the long possible term either at all, or viability/ within several function of generations that due to natural population recruitment dependent (reproduction, on it. immigration from unaffected areas). Negligible Species with no specific Not Not Not Not value or importance significant significant significant significant attached to them. Low Species and sub-species of LC on the IUCN Red Not Not List, or not meeting Minor Moderate significant significant criteria for medium or high value. Medium Species on IUCN Red List as VU, NT, or DD, species protected under national legislation, nationally restricted range species, nationally important numbers of Not Minor Moderate Major migratory, or significant congregatory species, species not meeting criteria for high value, and species vital to the survival of a medium value species. ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 6 Baseline Species Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Species Negligible Small Medium Large High Species on IUCN Red List as CR, or EN. Species having a globally restricted range (i.e. plants endemic to a site, or found globally at fewer than 10 sites, fauna having a distribution range (or globally Not breeding range for bird Moderate Major Critical significant species) less than 50,000 km2), internationally important numbers of migratory, or congregatory species, key evolutionary species, and species vital to the survival of a high value species. 1.4.3 Critical Habitat Criteria (IFC PS6 Guidance Note 2012) Criteria Tier 1 Tier 2 Criterion 1: a)Habitat required to sustain c) Habitat that supports the regular Critically 10 % of the global population of occurrence of a single individual of a CR Endangered (CR) a CR or EN species /sub species and/or habitat containing / /species and where there regionally- important concentrations of Endangered (EN) known regular occurrences of Red-listed EN species where that habitat species: the species and where habitat could be considered as a discrete could be considered a discrete management unit for the management unit for the species/subspecies. species. d) Habitat of significant importance to b) Habitat with known, regular CR/EN species that are wide-ranging occurrences of CR or EN and/or whose population distribution is species where that habitat is not well understood and where the loss one of 10 or fewer discrete of such a habitat could potentially management sites globally for impact the long-term survivability of the that species. species. e) As appropriate, habitat containing nationally/regionally important concentrations of an EN, CR or equivalent national/regional listing. Criterion 2: a) Habitat known to sustain b) Habitat known to sustain 1 % but Habitat 95 % of the global population of < 95 % of the global population of an of significant an endemic or restricted-range endemic or restricted-range species importance to species where that habitat where that habitat could be considered a could be considered a discrete discrete management unit for that endemic and/or management unit for that species, where data are available and/or restricted-range species. based on expert judgment. species; ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 7 Criteria Tier 1 Tier 2 Criterion 3: a) Habitat known to sustain, on (b) Habitat known to sustain, on a Habitat a cyclical or otherwise regular cyclical supporting basis, 95 % of the global or otherwise regular basis, 1 % but < 95 globally population of a migratory or % of the global population of a migratory significant congregatory species at any or congregatory species at any point of concentrations of point of the species lifecycle the species’ lifecycle and where that migratory species and/or where that habitat could be habitat could be considered a discrete congregatory considered a discrete management unit for that species, where species; management unit for that data are available and/or based on species. expert judgment. (c) For birds, habitat that meets BirdLife International's Criterion A4 for congregations and/or Ramsar Criteria 5 or for Identifying Wetlands of International Importance. (d) For species with large but clumped distributions, a provisional threshold is set at 5 % of the global population for both terrestrial and marine species. (e) Source sites that contribute 1 % of the global population of recruits. 1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) The results of ESIA study formed the basis of the ESMP. The ESMP incorporated measures and procedures for the short and long-term environmental and social management of the project during its various stages. As part of the ESMP specific management plans are also prepared for the project. Specific plans which were prepared include the following: • Stakeholder Engagement Plan; • Grievance Redressal Mechanism; and • Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan for PAPs of Solar Park. ERM ANNEX A PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 8 Annex B Maps showing RoW of Transmission Line Annex C Flora and Fauna of the Study Area Table 1 Vegetation Classification of the Region Area Type Classification Plant Diversity Centers of India1 Semi –arid zone Biogeographic Province of India1 Semi arid-Gujarat Rajputana Phyto-geographical regions of India2 Deccan Plateau Agro Ecological Sub Region (Indian Council of Subregion :13, AESR :5.2, Western Malawa Agricultural Research) 3 Plateau, Potential cropping system :3 Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission)3 Subzone :24,Agro climatic zone:9.3,Region : Central plateau, Potential cropping system :3 Agro Climatic Zone (National Agricultural Malawa plateau Agro climatic Zone Research Project)3 Source: 1Wildlife Institute of India, 2H.J. Chaudhary & S.K. Murty 2000 Plant Diversity and Conservation in India-an overview Bishen Singh Mahendrapal Singh Pubs. 3Agriculture Contingency Plan-Jaisalmer, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 1 Table 2 Amphibians observed/recorded from the Study Area S.No. Common Name Scientific Name Family Source WPA Schedule / IUCN Status 1 Common Indian Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus Bufonidae CC+PS -/ LC 2 Indian Bull Frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Dicroglossidae CC+PS -/LC 3 Indian Pond Frog Euphlyctis hexadactylus Dicroglossidae CC+PS -/LC 4 Skittering Frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Dicroglossidae CC+PS -/LC Notes: LC-Least Concern; PS-Species spotted during April 2017 survey; CC-Community Consultation ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 2 Table 3 Reptiles observed/reported from the Study Area S. No.. English / Popular Scientific Name Family Sources WPA Name Schedule / IUCN Status 1. Spectacled Cobra Naja naja Elapidae CC II/LC 2. Common Indian Krait Bungarus fasciatus Elapidae FD+CC II/LC 3. Indian Rat snake Ptyas mucosus Colubridae FD+CC II/LC 4. Checkered Keelback Xenochrophis Colubridae CC II/ LC piscator 5. Buffed-striped Amphiesma stolata Colubridae CC II/ LC Keelback 6. Russell’s Viper Daboia russelii Viperidae FD+CC II/ LC 7. Saw-scaled viper Echis carinata Viperidae FD+CC IV/LC 8. Bengal Monitor Varanus Varanidae FD+CC+PS I/ LC bengalensis 9. Keeled Grass Skink Eutropis carinata Scincidae FD+CC+PS -/ LC 10. Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae FD+CC+PS -/- 11. Fan-throated lizard Sitana ponticeriana Gekkonidae FD+CC+PS -/LC Notes: LC-Least Concern, FD-Presence verified with Forest Department (Forest Management Plan); PS- Species spotted during April 2017 survey; CC-Community Consultation ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 3 Annex 4 Avifaunal Species observed in the Study Area S Common Name Scientific Name Family Migrato CMS A/ Conservation No ry Appendice T Status Status s IUCN WPA, 72 1. Black Kite** Milvus migrans Accipitridae Resident - T LC I 2. Black Shouldered Elanus axillaris Accipitridae Resident - T LC I Kite** 3. Shikra** Accipiter badius Accipitridae Resident - T LC I 4. Short-toed Snake Circaetus gallicus Accipitridae Resident - T LC I Eagle** 5. Egyptian Vulture** Neophron Accipitridae Resident I T EN I percnopterus 6. Ashy crowned Sparrow Eremopterix griseus Alaudidae Resident - T LC IV Lark** 7. Rufous Tailed Lark** Ammomanes Alaudidae Resident - T LC IV phoenicura 8. Common Kingfisher** Alcedo atthis Alcedinidae Resident - T LC IV 9. Lesser Whistling Teal** Dendrocygna Anatidae Resident - A LC IV javanica 10. Bar-headed Goose+ Anser indicus Anatidae Migrator II A VU IV y 11. Common Pochard+ Aythya farina Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 12. Common Teal+ Anas crecca Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 13. Cotton Pygmy-Goose+ Nettapus Anatidae Resident - A LC IV coromandelianus 14. Greylag Goose+ Anser anser Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 15. Indian Spot Billed Anas poecilorhyncha Anatidae Resident II A LC IV Duck** 16. Northern Pintail+ Anas acuta Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 17. Northern Shoveler** Anas clypeata Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 18. Red-crested Pochard+ Netta rufina Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 19. Ruddy Shelduck** Tadorna ferruginea Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 20. Tufted Duck+ Aythya fuligula Anatidae Migrator II A LC IV y 21. Asian Palm Swift** Cypsiurus balasiensis Apodidae Resident - T LC IV 22. House Swift** Apus nipalensis Apodidae Resident - T LC IV 23. Cattle Egret** Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Resident - T LC IV 24. Indian Pond Heron** Ardeola grayii Ardeidae Resident - A LC IV 25. Intermediate Egret** Mesophoyx Ardeidae Resident - A LC IV intermedia 26. Little Egret** Egretta garzetta Ardeidae Resident - A LC IV 27. Grey Heron** Ardea cinerea Ardeidae Resident - A LC IV 28. Indian Grey Hornbill** Ocyceros birostris Bucerotidae Resident - T LC I 29. Pied Kingfisher** Ceryle rudis Cerylidae Resident - A LC IV 30. Red Wattled Vanellus indicus Charadriidae Resident - T LC IV Lapwing** 31. Yellow Wattled Vanellus malabaricus Charadriidae Resident - T LC IV Lapwing** ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 4 S Common Name Scientific Name Family Migrato CMS A/ Conservation No ry Appendice T Status Status s IUCN WPA, 72 32. Kentish Plover+ Charadrius Charadriidae Migrator II T LC IV alexandrines y 33. Little Ringed Plover** Charadrius dubius Charadriidae Resident II T LC IV 34. Plain Prinia** Prinia inornata Cisticolidae Resident - T LC IV 35. Asian Openbill** Anastomus oscitans Cisticolidae Resident - T LC IV 36. Black Stork+ Ciconia nigra Ciconiidae Migrator II A LC IV y 37. Painted Stork** Mycteria Ciconiidae Resident - A NT IV leucocephala 38. Woolly-necked Stork** Ciconia episcopus Ciconiidae Resident - A VU IV 39. Ashy prinia** Prinia socialis Cisticolidae Resident - T LC IV 40. Eurasian Collared Streptopelia decaocto Columbidae Resident - T LC IV Dove** 41. Laughing Dove** Spilopelia Columbidae Resident - T LC IV senegalensis 42. Spotted Dove** Spilopelia chinensis Columbidae Resident - T LC IV 43. Common Pigeon** Columba livia Columbidae Resident - T LC IV 44. Indian Roller** Coracias benghalensis Coraciidae Resident - T LC IV 45. House Crow** Corvus splendens Corvidae Resident - T LC IV 46. Indian Jungle Crow** Corvus Corvidae Resident - T LC IV macrorhynchos culminates 47. Asian Koel** Eudynamys Cuculidae Resident - T LC IV scolopaceus 48. Greater Coucal** Centropus sinensis Cuculidae Resident - T LC IV 49. Black Drongo** Dicrurus Dicruridae Resident - T LC IV macrocercus 50. Indian Silverbill** Lonchura malabarica Estrildidae Resident - T LC IV 51. Common Kestrel+ Falco tinnunculus Falconidae Migrator II T LC I y 52. Sarus crane** Antigone Antigone Gruidae Resident II A VU IV 53. White Throated Halcyon smyrnensis Halcyonidae Resident - A LC IV Kingfisher** 54. Wire Tailed Swallow+ Hirundo smithii Hirudinidae Resident - T LC IV 55. Long tailed Shrike** Lanius schach Laniidae Resident - T LC IV 56. River Tern** Strena aurantia Lariidae Migrator - A NT IV y 57. Brown Headed Gull** Chroicocephalus Lariidae Migrator - A LC IV brunnicephalus y 58. Large Grey Babbler** Turdoides malcolmi Leiothrichidae Resident - T LC IV 59. Green Bee-eater** Merops orientalis Meropidae Resident - T LC IV 60. Paddyfield Pipit** Anthus rufulus Motacillidae Resident - T LC IV 61. Yellow Wagtail** Motacilla flava Motacillidae Migrator - T LC IV y 62. White browed Motacilla Motacillidae Resident - T LC IV Wagtail** maderaspatensis 63. White Wagtail+ Motacilla alba Motacillidae Migrator - T LC IV y 64. Indian Robin** Saxicoloides fulicatus Muscicapidae Resident - T LC IV 65. Common Stonechat+ Saxicola torquatus Muscicapidae Migrator II T LC IV y 66. House Sparrow** Passer domesticus Passeridae Resident - T LC IV 67. Little Cormorant** Phalacrocorax niger Phalacrocoracida Resident - A LC IV e ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 5 S Common Name Scientific Name Family Migrato CMS A/ Conservation No ry Appendice T Status Status s IUCN WPA, 72 68. Grey Francolin** Francolinus Phasianidae Resident - T LC IV pondicerianus 69. Indian peafowl** Pavo cristatus Phasianidae Resident - T LC I 70. Baya Weaver** Ploceus philippinus Ploceidae Resident - T LC IV 71. Little Grebe** Tachybaptus Podicipedidae Resident - A LC IV ruficollis 72. Plum headed Parakeet** Psittacula Psittaculidae Resident - T LC IV cyanocephala 73. Rose ringed Parakeet** Psittacula krameri Psittaculidae Resident - T LC IV 74. Chestnut bellied Pterocles exustus Pteroclididae Resident - T LC IV Sandgrouse** 75. Red vented Bulbul** Pycnonotus cafer Pycnonotidae Resident - T LC IV 76. Common Coot** Fulica atra Rallidae Resident II A LC IV 77. White Breasted Amaurornis Rallidae Resident - A LC IV Waterhen** phoenicurus 78. Black Winged Stilt** Himantopus Recurvirostridae Migrator II A LC IV himantopus y 79. Green Sandpiper+ Tringa ochropus Scolopacidae Migrator II A LC IV y 80. Common Sandpiper** Actitis hypoleucos Scolopacidae Migrator II A LC IV y 81. Eurasian Curlew+ Numenius arquata Scolopacidae Migrator II A NT IV y 82. Little stint+ Calidris minuta Scolopacidae Migrator II A LC IV y 83. Black tailed Godwit** Limosa limosa Scolopacidae Migrator II A NT IV y 84. Spotted Owlet+ Athene brama Strigidae Resident - T LC IV 85. Brahminy Starling+ Sturnia pagodarum Sturnidae Resident - T LC IV 86. Common Myna** Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae Resident - T LC IV 87. Glossy Ibis** Plegadis falcinellus Threskiornidae Resident - A LC IV 88. Common Hoopee** Upupa epops Upupidae Resident - T LC IV IUCN Classification: EN- Endangered; VU- Vulnerable; NT-Near Threatened, LC-Least Concern (IUCN Version 2016-3), Schedule – I, IV (Indian Wildlife Protection Act -1972); A: Aquatic, B: Terrestrial; Appendices I and II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS); ** Species observed during April 2017 survey; +Species not observed in this survey; however, observed in the area during ERM’s earlier surveys ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 6 Table 5 Details of Mammals observed/ reported from the Study area Sn. English Name Scientific Name Family Sources WPA Schedule / IUCN Status 1. Jackal Canis aureus Canidae PS+FD II/LC 2. Jungle cat Felis chaus Canidae FD II/LC 3. Common Fox Vulpes bengalensis Canidae CC+FD II/LC 4. Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulatta Cercopithecidae CC+PS II/LC 5. Common Langur Semnopithecus entellus Cercopithecidae CC+PS II/LC 6. Blue Bull/Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus Bovidae CC+PS III/LC 7. Indian Gazelle (Chinkara) Gazella bennettii Bovidae CC I/LC 8. Indian Grey Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii Herpestidae CC+PS II/LC 9. Five Striped Squirrel Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae CC+PS IV/LC 10. Bandicoot rat Bandicota indica Muridae CC+PS V/LC 11. Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Pteropodidae CC+PS V/LC 12. Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis Leporidae CC+PS IV/LC Notes: IUCN-International Union for Conservation of Nature, WPA-Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, LC- Least Concern; PS-Primary Survey; CC-Community Consultation ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 7 Table 6 Critical Habitat Criteria (IFC PS6 Guidance Note 2012) Criteria Tier 1 Tier 2 Criterion 1: a)Habitat required to sustain c) Habitat that supports the regular Critically 10 % of the global population of occurrence of a single individual of a CR Endangered (CR) a CR or EN species /sub species and/or habitat containing / /species and where there regionally- important concentrations of Endangered (EN) known regular occurrences of Red-listed EN species where that habitat species: the species and where habitat could be considered as a discrete could be considered a discrete management unit for the management unit for the species/subspecies. species. d) Habitat of significant importance to b) Habitat with known, regular CR/EN species that are wide-ranging occurrences of CR or EN and/or whose population distribution is species where that habitat is not well understood and where the loss one of 10 or fewer discrete of such a habitat could potentially management sites globally for impact the long-term survivability of the that species. species. e) As appropriate, habitat containing nationally/regionally important concentrations of an EN, CR or equivalent national/regional listing. Criterion 2: a) Habitat known to sustain b) Habitat known to sustain 1 % but Habitat 95 % of the global population of < 95 % of the global population of an of significant an endemic or restricted-range endemic or restricted-range species importance to species where that habitat where that habitat could be considered a endemic and/or could be considered a discrete discrete management unit for that management unit for that species, where data are available and/or restricted-range species. based on expert judgment. species; Criterion 3: a) Habitat known to sustain, on (b) Habitat known to sustain, on a Habitat a cyclical or otherwise regular cyclical supporting basis, 95 % of the global or otherwise regular basis, 1 % but < 95 globally population of a migratory or % of the global population of a migratory significant congregatory species at any or congregatory species at any point of concentrations of point of the species lifecycle the species’ lifecycle and where that migratory species and/or where that habitat could be habitat could be considered a discrete congregatory considered a discrete management unit for that species, where species; management unit for that data are available and/or based on species. expert judgment. (c) For birds, habitat that meets BirdLife International's Criterion A4 for congregations and/or Ramsar Criteria 5 or for Identifying Wetlands of International Importance. (d) For species with large but clumped distributions, a provisional threshold is set at 5 % of the global population for both terrestrial and marine species. (e) Source sites that contribute 1 % of the global population of recruits. ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 8 Table 7 Habitat-Impact Assessment Criteria Habitat Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Baseline Habitats Negligible Small Medium Large Effect is Affects only Affects part Affects the within the a small area of the habitat entire habitat, normal of habitat, but does not or a range of such that threaten the significant variation there is no long-term portion of it, loss of viability/ and the long- viability/ function of term function of the habitat viability/ the habitat function of the habitat is threatened. Negligible Habitats with negligible Not Not Not Not interest for biodiversity. significant significant significant significant Low Habitats with no, or only a local designation / recognition, habitats of significance for species listed as of Least Concern (LC) on IUCN Red List of Threatened Not Not Minor Moderate Species, habitats which significant significant are common and widespread within the region, or with low conservation interest based on expert opinion. Medium Habitats within nationally designated or recognised areas, habitats of significant importance to globally Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT), or Data Deficient (DD) species, habitats of significant importance Not Minor Moderate Major for nationally restricted significant range species, habitats supporting nationally significant concentrations of migratory species and / or congregatory species, and low value habitats used by species of medium value. ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 9 Habitat Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Baseline Habitats Negligible Small Medium Large High Habitats within internationally designated or recognised areas; habitats of significant importance to globally Critically Endangered (CR) or Endangered (EN) species, habitats of significant importance to endemic and/or globally restricted-range species, habitats Not Moderate Major Critical supporting globally significant significant concentrations of migratory species and / or congregatory species, highly threatened and/or unique ecosystems, areas associated with key evolutionary species, and low or medium value habitats used by high value species. ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 10 Table 8 Species-Impact Assessment Criteria Baseline Species Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Species Negligible Small Medium Large Effect is Effect does Effect Affects entire within the not cause causes a population, or normal range a substantial a significant of variation substantial change in part of it for the change in abundance causing a population of the and/or substantial the species population reduction in decline in of the distribution abundance species or of a and/or other population change in and species over one, or recovery of dependent more the on it generations, population but does (or another not dependent on threatened it) is not the long possible term either at all, or viability/ within several function of generations that due to natural population recruitment dependent (reproduction, on it. immigration from unaffected areas). Negligible Species with no specific Not Not Not Not value or importance significant significant significant significant attached to them. Low Species and sub-species of LC on the IUCN Red Not Not List, or not meeting Minor Moderate significant significant criteria for medium or high value. Medium Species on IUCN Red List as VU, NT, or DD, species protected under national legislation, nationally restricted range species, nationally important numbers of Not Minor Moderate Major migratory, or significant congregatory species, species not meeting criteria for high value, and species vital to the survival of a medium value species. ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 11 Baseline Species Sensitivity/ Value Magnitude of Effect on Species Negligible Small Medium Large High Species on IUCN Red List as CR, or EN. Species having a globally restricted range (i.e. plants endemic to a site, or found globally at fewer than 10 sites, fauna having a distribution range (or globally Not breeding range for bird Moderate Major Critical significant species) less than 50,000 km2), internationally important numbers of migratory, or congregatory species, key evolutionary species, and species vital to the survival of a high value species. ERM ANNEX C PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 12 Annex D Summary of Cumulative Ecological Impacts of Transmission Line Table 1 Summary of cumulative impacts of proposed transmission line Cumulative Impact Relevance to Remarks Parameter Proposed transmission line Construction of Relevant Site is in proximity to the Gandhisagar Reservoir transmission line which is visited by many migratory avifaunal near an eco- species. There is a probability of movement of the sensitive area migratory birds from the Gandhisagar Reservoir to the water bodies in proximity to the transmission line corridor Threatened or Relevant One endangered species viz. Egyptian Vulture protected avifaunal (Neophron percnopterus), three vulnerable species viz. species found in the Woolly Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus); Common project study area Pochard (Aythya fuligula) and Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) recorded from the area. Increased Relevant Birds that are disturbed in this way have less suitable disturbance on habitat to move to. avifaunal species from anthropogenic movement, noise and visual hazards from multiple transmission lines Loss of habitat, Relevant Continued difficulty in accessing resources means nesting and that birds may change their overall range, territory foraging sites and and flight patterns. the resultant displacement of population Increased risk of Relevant Multiple transmission lines in the area having electrocutions different capacity (220 KV, 110 KV etc.) ; charged at different heights from the ground will increase the chances of collisions and electrocutions Excessive energy Relevant Birds that are disturbed or displaced will find expenditure from alternate routes to find foraging resources, nesting behavioural habitat or migration pathways and would therefore avoidance and utilize more energy in the process. The presence of behavioural multiple transmission line indicate that birds would displacement need even more energy to completely avoid transmission lines or travel by even longer routes for migration and daily flight patterns. ERM ANNEX D PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 1 Annex E Resettlement Action Plan for Transmission Line EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PROJECT CONTEXT AND LAND REQUIREMENT AND PROJECT AFFECTED FAMILIES Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘RUMSL’) is developing a 250 MW solar PV project in Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh. The project is located in the villages Gujarkhedi and Runija, in the Sitamau Block, Suwasara Tehsil, Mandsaur District. For the purpose of evacuation of the power generated, a transmission system, comprising of one pooling subthstation, one grid substation and a 47.97 km transmission line being developed by RUMSL which passes through 19 villages in the tehsil of Suwasara and Sitamau in District Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh. The project has been developed in two phases: • Phase 1: Transmission Line of about 8.831 km length from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to temporary tapping point on existing Bhanpura- Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line and 220 KV Gujarkhedi Pooling substation; • Phase 2: Transmission Line of about 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point to Sitamau MPPTCL Grid Substation and 400/220 KV Sitamau Grid Substation. The World Bank has agreed to provide financial support for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines of the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar Park and two bays at Sitamau Grid Substation. An Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) report was prepared for this project by M/s Knight Frank (India) Private Limited. One of the action items identified in the ESDD was the preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan (hereafter referred to as the ‘RAP’) for the entire transmission line route (Phase I and Phase II) and the land owners within the transmission line Right of Way (RoW) keeping with the applicable reference framework for the project. This RAP has been prepared in keeping with this action item identified. The Right of Way (RoW) for the project has been identified as a 24m corridor, 12m on each side of the transmission line. The RoW covers 113.05 ha of land, of which 83.15 ha is private land and the remaining 29.87 ha is government land. This 83.15 ha of private land belongs to 549 land owners. In addition to this, the tower footings are located on 2.084 ha of land, of which approx. 1.6 ha is private land. This 1.6 ha belongs to 89 land owners. The total number of Project Affected Families is therefore 638. APPLICABLE REFERENCE FRAMEWORK The applicable reference framework governing this RAP is as follows: • Electricity Act, 2003 • The Indian Telegraph Act 1885 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-2 • Environmental And Social Management Framework of Ministry Of New And Renewable Energy; • MoP Guidelines for Payment of Compensation Towards Damages in regard to RoW, October 2015. • World Bank Operational Policy 4.12; NATURE OF LAND TAKE AND ITS PROCESS The land requirement for the transmission line is comprised primarily of the following: • Land required for the 143 transmission line towers; • Land within Right of Way of 24m width along the 47.97 km of transmission line corridor There is no process of land purchase or acquisition associated with the transmission line. The entire transmission line required a RoW clearance. The RoW for the transmission line route is understood to be 24 m (12 m on each side of the transmission line route) for the entire length of 47.97 km. The land for the Grid substation at Ladoona, is spread across 16 hectares and fully comprised of government land. PROFILE OF PROJECT AFFECTED FAMILIES A brief socio-economic profile of the PAFs is provided in the table below Of the 638 PAFs, ERM undertook a survey of 635. Three (3) PAFs could not be surveyed at the time due to non-availability of the land owner or any of the family members for the survey. The team contacted these three individuals over telephone and attempted to identify a suitable timeline for the surveys. These individuals were also provided the contact numbers of the survey team in case they were available for the survey within a time period of 30 days. However, no responses were received for the same. Table 0.1 Socio-Economic Profile of the PAFs S. Category Decsription 1. Demographic The 635 PAFs surveyed are characterised by a total population of 3567 Profile individuals, and a sex ratio of 1077 females per thousand males. 53% of the PAFs belong to OBC category, while 2% belong to Scheduled Tribe group. In terms of religion, 613 PAFs (96.5%) are reported to be Hindus, while 2 are Jains (0.3%) and 20 are Muslims (3.15%). Majority of the PAPs (62%) are reported to be in the age group 18-60 years, which is the economically active age group 2. Education and Of the 3567 PAPs, only 177 PAPs (4.96%) reported to have completed Literacy Graduation or higher studies. 905 PAPs (25.37%) reported to be illiterate, while 205 PAPs (5.75%) reported to only be able to sign their name. 3. Land holding 386 PAFs (60.87%) reported to own at least 4 ha of land. Of the 635 PAFs, 368 reported to have more than 75% of their land holdings as irrigated, while only 10 reported to have more than 75% of their land unirrigated. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-3 S. Category Decsription 4. Livelihood According to the information made available during the socio-economic profile survey, the livelihood profile of the PAFs is characterised primarily by dependence on farming and allied activities. The other key sources of livelihood reported are casual labour, labour in agricultural fields, livestock rearing and private service. 5. Income Levels More than 50% of the PAFs reported an annual income range of 50,000- 1,50,000 INR. Only 2% of the PAFs reported an annual income of more than 10,00,000 INR. 6. Living Of the 635 PAFs surveyed,33% reported owning semi-pucca houses, while Conditions 28% reported pucca . 97.6% PAFs surveyed reported having access to electricity and 39.68% reported to having access to piped water supply at the community level. In terms of sanitation facilities, 42% PAFs to having latrines with sanitary hardware, while 39% of the PAFs (250 PAFs) reported to resort to open defecation. 7. Vulnerable Vulnerable population is understood as those Individuals or groups who Groups could experience adverse impacts more severely than others based on their vulnerable or disadvantaged status. In keeping with this, four categories of vulnerability have been identified amongst the PAFs: • Women Headed Households • Elderly • BPL Category LIVELIHOOD RESTORATION ENTITLEMENTS IDENTIFIED The project has caused following types of impacts: • Loss of Livelihood/Economic Loss to private land owners in tower base area and below conductors due to damages to crops during civil works and stringing exercise; • Loss of Livelihood/Economic Loss to private land owners within RoW due to imposition of land use restrictions • Impact on Common Property Resources due to loss of grazing land, for the Grid Substation area Considering these impacts and the socio-economic profile of the PAFs following entitlements are identified. Table 0.2 Entitlements Identified as per ESMF Eligibility Number of Entitlement eligible PAFs Loss of Livelihood Title 89 in base area • Training Assistance of Rs 10,000/- for income Holders in 549 in RoW generation per family. tower base • Temporary employment in the project construction area and work to project affected persons with particular RoW attention to vulnerable groups by the project contractor during construction, to the extent possible and preference in the employment of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs in the project with adequate training for the job. • Payment of compensations towards damages in regards to Right of Way for transmission lines in keeping with the MoP guidelines. The compensation ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-4 Eligibility Number of Entitlement eligible PAFs rate to be decided in consultation with the Madhya Pradesh government Additional Support to Vulnerable Families As per 247 One time additional financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 definition of vulnerable Loss of Community Infrastructure/Common Property Resources Affected Population of Option 1 communities Ladoona(6917 • Identification and development of alternative grazing and groups individuals/ 1436 land in consultation with the Gram Panchayats households)) for grid substation Option 2 • Provisioning of livestock support measures such as building of a Gaushala, arranging fodder camps in dry months, provisioning of drinking water for livestock, improving the productivity of remaining grazing land etc. in consultation with Gram Panchayats, as part of the CSR activities of the project BUDGET AND SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION Based on the entitlements identified, a budget has been formulated for the implementation of the RAP. This budget has been formulated in keeping with the provisions of the ESMF. The provisions of MoP Guidelines have been utilized for the calculation of the compensation cost. However, the same needs to be finalized in consultation with the Madhya Pradesh government. Table 0.3 Tentative Budget Estimate S. No. of Entitlements Unit Value Total N Units A Cash Compensation Compensation for diminution 85% of land value 1 of land value to landowners 1.558 Ha 13,39,751 (Value1/Ha 10,11,667/-) in tower footing Compensation for diminution 15% of land value 2 of land value to landowners 83.15 Ha 1,26,18,017 (Value2/Ha 10,11,667/-) in RoW Sub-Total (A) 1,39,57,767 B Rehabilitation Benefit and Other Allowances 1 Training Assistance 10,000 638 PAF 63,80,000 2 Subsistence Allowance NA NA NA 3 One Time Annuity Grant NA NA NA Financial Assistance to 4 50,000 247 PAF 1,23,50,000 vulnerable households Sub-Total (B) 1,87,30,000 1 Based on average circle rate for the impacted villages Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil, 2015-2016 2 Based on average circle rate for the impacted villages Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil, 2015-2016 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-5 C Community Compensation Compensation for loss of To be covered as part of the CSR budget for the project 1 grazing land (approx. INR 10,00,000/-) Sub-Total © 10,00,000 D Miscellanous Remuneration for R&R 1 1,,00,000 5 months 5,00,000 Expert 2 Travel and Other Expenses 20,000 5 months 1,00,000 Training and Capacity 3 10,000 1 session 10,000 Building of R&R Expert Third Party Completion 4 Lump Sum 1 10,00,000 Audit Sub-Total (D) 16,10,000 E Sub-total (A+B+C+D) 3,52,97,767 F Contingency (5% of the total budget) 1764888 K Total Budget Estimate for the RAP 3,70,62,656 The implementation of the RAP is to undertaken over a period of seven months. MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS For the purpose of implementing the RAP thus formed, the project shall appoint a Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Expert. This R&R Expert shall preferably from the project tea m located in Mandsaur and shall have previous experience in implementing R &R projects. The R&R Expert shall directly report to the RUMSL head office. The R&R Expert shall be a dedicated position for the duration of the implementation. MONITORING AND REVIEW Regular monitoring and review shall be undertaken for the entire duration of RAP implementation. The internal monitoring process will be undertaken by the RUMS head office. During the initial four months, this monitoring shall be done on a weekly basis. The purpose of this weekly monitoring shall be to ensure that the RAP implementation is being undertaken in keeping with the principles identified and the budget and implementation schedule put in place. After the initial two months, once the disbursal of entitlements has been completed, the monitoring frequency shall be reduced to a Monthly basis. Once the commitments of the RAP have been implemented and the period for internal monitoring has been completed, a completion audit shall be undertaken by an independent third party expert/organization. After the resettlement programme is deemed to be completed, the PAFs should then be integrated into the CSR programmes. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-6 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING All processes of the RAP implementation shall be adequately documented, in the form of minutes and photographs of discussion/communication with the PAFs along with minutes of internal meetings for the project implementation. During the implementation stage of the RAP, monthly progress reports shall be prepared by the R&R Expert and submitted to the RUMSL head office. This update on status shall be accompanied by the associated documentation. Based on the internal reports submitted, the RUMSL project management team shall submit quarterly reports to the World Bank on the status of the RAP implementation. These reports shall be accompanied with the associated documentation. These reports may be disclosed on the World Bank website. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-7 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROJECT CONTEXT Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘RUMSL’) is developing a 250 MW solar PV project in Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh. The project is located in the villages Gujarkhedi and Runija, in the Sitamau Block, Suwasara Tehsil, Mandsaur District. For the purpose of evacuation of the power generated, a transmission system, comprising of one pooling subthstation, one grid substation and a 47.97 km transmission line being developed by RUMSL which passes through 19 villages in the tehsil of Suwasara and Sitamau in District Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh. The project has been developed under two phases: • Phase 1: Transmission Line of about 8.831 km length from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to temporary tapping point on existing Bhanpura- Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line and 220 KV Gujarkhedi Pooling substation; • Phase 2: Transmission Line of about 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point to Sitamau MPPTCL Grid Substation and 400/220 KV Sitamau Grid Substation. 1.1.1 Requirement for RAP The World Bank has agreed to provide financial support for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines of the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar Park and two bays at Sitamau Grid Substation. An Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) report was prepared for this project by M/s Knight Frank (India) Private Limited. One of the action items identified in the ESDD was the preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan (hereafter referred to as the ‘RAP’) for the entire transmission line route (Phase I and Phase II) and the land owners within the transmission line Right of Way (RoW) keeping with the applicable reference framework for the project. This RAP has been prepared in keeping with this action item identified. 1.1.2 Understanding of Land Requirement and Project Affected Families The Right of Way (RoW) for the project has been identified as a 24m corridor, 12m on each side of the transmission line. This section provides an understanding of the land requirement for the 24m Right of Way (RoW) for the 47.97 km Transmission line. The following table provides a summary of the land/RoW requirement for the project. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-8 Table 1.1 Summary of Land Requirement for Project Project Sub Village Government Private Total Approx. Component Component land (ha) Land Land (ha) Number (ha) of Impacted Project Affected Families Transmission Transmission Ghasoi 4.3 7.95 12.25 56 line line Corridor Suwasara 0.57 3.73 4.3 36 with 24m Rawatkheda 1.17 3.47 4.64 21 wide RoW Raghunathpura 0.31 1.32 1.63 17 Gordhanpura 1.78 7.45 9.23 14 Karandiya 0 1.81 1.81 5 Kishorpura 1.89 6.84 8.73 53 Parsi 1.4 3.7 5.1 33 Maukheda 0.37 2.63 3 21 Belara 0.82 0.97 1.79 10 Dabdi 0.19 0.75 0.94 6 Dayoriya Vijay 1.29 3.07 4.36 35 Deoriya Moti 0.03 3.18 3.21 19 Dhikniya 0.32 2.63 2.95 19 Lakhwa 0.85 3.51 4.36 34 Titrod 6.18 6.12 12.3 64 Bapcha 8.4 24.04 32.44 106 Nayakheda Guradiya Vijay Runija Surjani Dhankhedi 3 Total 29.87 83.15 113.05 549 Base Area for Ghasoi 0.05 0.15 0.2 4 Towers Suwasara 0 0.09 0.09 6 Rawatkheda 0.01 0.04 0.05 4 Raghunathpura 0 0.03 0.03 2 Gordhanpura 0.01 0.16 0.17 11 Karandiya 0 0.03 0.03 2 Kishorpura 0.01 0.16 0.17 11 Parsi 0.014 0.07 0.086 5 Maukheda 0 0.07 0.07 5 Belara 0.014 0.014 0.03 5 Dabdi 0 0.014 0.014 1 Dayoriya Vijay 0.014 0 0.014 0 Deoriya Moti 0 0.06 0.06 4 Dhikniya 0 0.04 0.04 3 Lakhwa 0 0.07 0.07 5 Titrod 0.12 0.1 0.22 7 Dhankhedi, 0.28 0.46 0.74 14 Nayakheda Bapcha Runija Total 0.522 1.558 2.084 89 3 since the georeferenced cadastral maps for these villages were not available at the time of the RAP, this is based on a review of the satellite imagery along the transmission line corridor and consultations with key stakeholders such as Patwari, village Chaukidaar and local community/ land owners in the vicinity of the RoW.. There may be ,imitations therefore. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-9 Project Sub Village Government Private Total Approx. Component Component land (ha) Land Land (ha) Number (ha) of Impacted Project Affected Families Sitamau Grid Two bays for Laduna 16 0 16 0 Substation the project Total 16 0 16 0 Grand Total 46.392 86.268 131.13 638 1.1.3 Nature of Land take The land requirement for the transmission line is comprised primarily of the following: • Land required for the 143 transmission line towers; • Land within Right of Way of 24m width along the 47.97 km of transmission line corridor There is no process of land purchase or acquisition associated with the transmission line. The entire transmission line required a RoW clearance. The land for the transmission tower base is comprised of land from nineteen villages, namely Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda and Haripura. The ground area for the transmission line towers is understood to be 144 sqm. The RoW for the transmission line route is understood to be 24 m (12 m on each side of the transmission line route) for the entire length of 47.97 km. The land for the Grid substation at Ladoona, is spread across 16 hectares and fully comprised of government land. The RoW for the transmission line has been obtained in keeping with the requirements of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. The procurement of the RoW for the transmission line has been led by MPPTCL and included following steps. Figure 1.1 RoW Procurement Process Followed ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-10 Based on the information shared by concerned officers of MPPTCL, the status of the RoW procurement is as follows: • Compensation to the land owners for damage to crops by the construction activities in the RoW was provided at three stages, namely: o During the excavation work for laying the tower; o During the time of tower erection and o Power lines are strung out between towers • No damage to trees due to cutting or trimming has occurred in the transmission line; • The compensation for crop loss in the RoW has been paid to all land owners; for the excavation for tower foundation activities, according to the electricity act, 2003 & the compensation for the crop is paid according to MP & Chhattisgarh Land revenue code, 1959. • The assessment of the loss/impact was done by the Patwari of that area. • The department of horticulture and agriculture are involved in the determination of yield rates for the area. based on these rates, the compensation amount for each land owner is calculated; • The land owners in the tower footing area were aware of the process involved in procurement of RoW and have received the copy of the documentation/form. • The documentation/form specifies the following: a) Name of the farmer, b) Village name, c) Khasra number, d) Tower location number, e) reason for loss ( Foundation, erection, stringing or any other) and f) details of the crop loss ( this includes name of the crop, size, width). This documentation/form is understood to have been signed by every land owner, whose land is impacted in terms of crop loss due to tower foundation, erection or stringing activities; • It was reported by the land owner & the site representatives that the compensation for the crop loss in the tower footing was being paid through cheques in the name of the land owner. This cheque disbursement is being done in phases, the first disbursement was done in August 2017. This cost is borne by RUMSL. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-11 • From the discussions with the PAFs and MPPTCL, it is understood that there were no share croppers, encroachers, squatters or people on rent in the land parcels impacted 1.2 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF RAP This RAP is prepared to mitigate adverse impacts on the livelihood and economic conditions of these PAFs due to land acquisition, in keeping with the requirements of the applicable reference framework. The RAP has the objective to restore or improve the socio-economic conditions of these PAFs. The RAP is aimed at providing an understanding of the following: • Land Take o The extent of area to be acquired for the project, the name(s) of the corresponding village(s) and the method employed for acquiring land with the relevant documentation; o Village wise list of project affected families and likely number of displaced persons by impact category; o Family-wise and the extent and nature of land and immovable property in their possession indicating the survey numbers thereof held by such persons in the affected zone; • Baseline and Impacts o Socio-economic survey of affected people including income/asset survey of PAPs; o A list of agricultural laborers in such area and the names of such persons whose livelihood depend on agricultural activities; if any; o A list of persons who have lost or are likely to lose their employment or livelihood or who have been alienated wholly and substantially from their main sources of occupation or vocation consequent to the acquisition of land and / or structure for the project; o Information on vulnerable groups or persons for whom special provisions may have to be made; o A list of occupiers; if any. o A list of public utilities and Government buildings which are likely to be affected; • Entitlements o A comprehensive list of benefits and packages which are to be provided to project affected families by impact category; o Details of the extent of land available which may be acquired in settlement area for resettling and allotting of land to the project affected families; o Details of the basic amenities and infrastructure facilities which are-to be provided for resettlement; o The entitlement matrix; • Implementation of Entitlements Identified o The time schedule for shifting and resettling the displaced families in resettlement zones; ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-12 o Grievance redressal mechanism; o Institutional mechanism for RAP implementation; o Consultation strategy; a disclosure plan and a capacity building plan o Monitoring and evaluation indicators and mechanism; and o Budget. 1.3 APPLICABLE REFERENCE FRAMEWORK FOR RAP This section highlights the key regulations applicable to the RAP. The ESIA provides a broader understanding of the regulations applicable to the project. As discussed earlier, the RoW for the transmission line has been obtained in keeping with the requirements of the Electricity Act 2003 and the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. In addition to this, in October 2015, the Ministry of Power issued Guidelines for Payment of Compensation towards Damages in regards to RoW for Transmission lines. The present RAP has been prepared in keeping with these regulations as well as the international standards applicable on the project, as discussed in the following table. The applicable reference framework guiding this RAP is as follows: Table 1.2 Applicable Reference Framework S Applicable Legislation/ Applicability Standard 1. The Electricity Act, 2003, • As per the Electricity Act, RUMSL requires full compensation to be paid for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by anyone employed by him during the construction activities; • The Electricity Act requires reasonable compensation to be paid to the owner, in case of any existing trees/structures/ objects which have to be removed from the RoW. • The Electricity Act defines the compensation payable for damages to crops/ trees and structures. • The rules also provide a detailed understanding of vertical and horizontal clearances to maintained for different lines according to voltage 2. The Indian Telegraph Act The Electricity Act and Telegraph Act define the 1885 compensation payable for damages to crops/ trees and structures. • Section 110 of the Act states that the telegraph authority may, from time to time, place and maintain a telegraph line under, over, along, or across, and posts in or upon any immovable property, Provided that a) The telegraph authority shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section except for the purposes of a telegraph established or maintained by the [Central Government], or to be so established or maintained; b) The [Central Government] shall not acquire any right other than that of user only in the property under, over, ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-13 S Applicable Legislation/ Applicability Standard along, across in or upon which the telegraph authority places any telegraph line or post; and c) Except as hereinafter provided, the telegraph authority shall not exercise those powers in respect of any property vested in or under the control or management of any local authority, without the permission of that authority, and d) in the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, the telegraph authority shall do as little damage as possible, and, when it has exercised those powers in respect of any property other than that referred to in clause (c), shall pay full compensation to all persons interested for any damage sustained by them by reason of the exercise of those powers." The Electricity Act and Telegraph Act define the compensation payable for damages to crops/ trees and structures 3. World Bank Operational The objective of this policy is to avoid or minimize Policy 4.12 involuntary resettlement where feasible, exploring all viable alternative project designs. Furthermore, it intends to assist displaced person in improving their former living standards; community participation in planning and implementing resettlement; and to provide assistance to affected people, regardless of the legality of title of land. This policy applies to all components of the project that result in involuntary resettlement, regardless of the source of financing including projects that are carried out, or planned to be carried out, contemporaneously with the project. It requires Resettlement Action Plan with appropriate details to be prepared in consultation with the community and project authorities for the projects. 4. Environmental And Social MNRE has adopted this ESMF which is applicable to all its Management Framework sub-projects including the infrastructure for these projects; Of Ministry Of New And such as Transmission lines . The ESMF refers to the Indian Renewable Energy regulations and WB policies for identifying the commitments of the project. This was adopted in February 2017 and every project under the MNRE is expected to comply with the provisions of the same. Important provisions under this are as follows: The loss of trees and crops are to be compensated at the rate estimated by (i) Forest Department for timber trees, (ii) State Agriculture Extension Department for crops, and (iii) Horticulture Department for fruit/flower trees. Tenants (registered and un-registered), contract cultivators, lease holders/share cropper will be eligible for compensation of standing trees and crops as per agreement document/mutual understanding between owner and the beneficiaries. PAFs will be served notice to harvest fruits/crops and trees 3 months in advance. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-14 S Applicable Legislation/ Applicability Standard The land and assets temporarily impacted during construction are to be paid by the contractor as per prior agreement between the ‘Contractor; and the ‘Affected Party’. Annual lease rent to be paid to titleholder (in case of land lease) as per pre-agreed rate with the land owners giving consent for sparing their land for the project. The loss of structures/trees/crops are to be paid as per above provisions. The non-titleholders (share-croppers, agriculture labours) affected by land on lease will be eligible for temporary employment in the project and would get subsistence allowance of Rs 36,000/- as one time grant and training allowance of Rs 10,000/- for income generation per family. The ESMF thus identifies the compensations and entitlements to be made available to PAFs for impacts from the project. 5. MoP Guidelines for Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GoI) vide Payment of Compensation notification no. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15.10.2015 has issued Towards Damages in ‘Guidelines for payment of compensation towards damages regard to RoW, October in regard to Right of Way for transmission lines’. It is to be 2015 noted that the guidelines have proposed compensation to be paid for the base area in between the transmission tower (between four legs) and towards diminution of land value in the width of the RoW corridor due to laying of transmission line @ 85 % and 15 % respectively of the land value as determined by the District Magistrate or any authority based on circle rate/ guideline value/ stamp value/ stamp act. From the discussion with RUMSL it is understood that the project has decided to implement this Guideline. This RAP has been formulated in keeping with this guideline. However, the decision pertaining to the compensation rate to be paid has not been made yet. This decision will be made in consultation with the Madhya Pradesh government. The decision once taken, will be disclosed to the impacted land owners and implemented accordingly. 1.4 DEFINITIONS USED The following definitions are used in the documents: Table 1.3 Definitions Used Term Definition Cut-off Date Normally cut-off date is the date when census begins. However, in this case, as no census was carried out before commencement of the project, the cutoff date is taken as the date when project area for the solar park and route for transmission line is delineated. (See Foot Note 21 to Para 16 of the OP 4.12). The cut-off date for this project is the date the project received possession of the land, namely 28th January 2016 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-15 Term Definition Project Affected Person who is affected in respect of his/her land including homestead land Person and structure thereon, trade and occupation due to construction of the project. Projected Family includes a person, his or her spouse, minor children, minor brothers Affected Family: and minor sisters dependent on him. Provided that widows, divorcees and women deserted by families shall be considered separate families. Land Owner: Land owner includes any person – • Whose name is recorded as the owner of the land or building or part thereof, in the records of the authority concerned; or • Any person who is granted forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 or under any other law for the time being in force; or • Who granted or is entitled to be granted Patta rights on the land under any law of the State including assigned lands; or any person who has been declared as such by an order of the court or Authority. Marginal Marginal farmer means a cultivator with an un-irrigated land holding up to Farmers one hectare or irrigated land holding up to one half hectare, or as may be defined by the concerned state government. Small Farmer Small farmer means a cultivator with an un-irrigated land holding up to two hectares or irrigated land holding up to one hectare, but more than the holding of a marginal farmer, or as may be defined by the concerned state government. Encroacher: A person who has trespassed Government/ private/community Land, adjacent to his or her land or asset to which he/she is not entitled and who derives his/her livelihood and housing there from prior to the cut-off date. Squatter: A squatter is a person who has settled on publicly owned land for housing or livelihood without permission or who has been occupying publicly owned building without authority prior to the cut-off date Landless A person who does not hold any agriculture land and has been deriving his main income by engaging in non-farm based livelihoods or working as an agriculture labourer in another individuals’ land prior to the cut-off date. Agriculture A person who has been deriving his main income by working on the lands of Labour: others as sub-tenant or as an agriculture labour prior to the cut-off date. Below Poverty A household, whose annual income from all sources is less than the designed Line: sum as fixed by the planning commission of India, will be considered to be below poverty line (BPL). Vulnerable The Vulnerable group may include but not be limited to the following: Person: • Those people falling under Below Poverty line category as defined by the state government. • Member of Scheduled caste/tribe community/other backward community. • Women Headed households. • Senior citizen-person above the age of 60 years. • Landless • Village artisan ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-16 1.5 LAYOUT OF RAP The layout of the remaining plan is as follows: Section 2: Profile of the Project Affected Families Section 3: Resettlement Entitlements Identified Section 4: Implementation Mechanism for the RAP ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-17 2 PROFILE OF PROJECT AFFECTED FAMILIES The land for the transmission tower base is comprised of land from nineteen villages, namely Ghasoi, Suwasara, Raghunathpura, Gordhanpura, Karandiya, Kishorpura, Parsi, Maukheda, Belara, Dabdi, Dayoriya Vijay, Deoriya Moti, Dhikniya, Lakhwa, Titrod, Dhankhedi, Naya kheda, Rawatkheda and Haripura. This section provides an understanding of the socio-economic profile of the 638 PAFs identified for the transmission line, including 549 PAFs along the RoW and 89 PAFs impacted by the transmission towers. The socio-economic profile of the villages, district and state is provided in the Section 4.5 of the ESIA for the transmission lines for the project. This socio- economic profile of the PAFs has been developed, based on the primary data collected through a census survey undertaken. Of the 638 PAFs, ERM undertook a survey of 635 PAFs. Three (3) PAFs could not be surveyed at the time due to non-availability of the land owner or any of the family members for the survey. 2.1 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE The following table provides a brief demographic profile of the 635 PAFs surveyed. As can be seen from the following table, the highest number of PAFs belong to the Runiza village (105 PAFs) followed by Titrod (71 PAFs) and Ghasoi (68 PAFs). The villages Bapcha, Dabdi, Guradiya Vijay, Karandiya, Surjani and Dhankhedi have less than 10 PAFs each. Table 2.1 Demographic Profile of PAFs Villages Number of HHs (PAFs) HH Members Bapcha 7 36 Belara 10 51 Dabdi 6 28 Dayoriya-Vijay 42 263 Deoriya-Moti 19 103 Dhikniya 20 112 Ghasoi 68 358 Govardhanpura 22 123 Guradiya Vijay 9 43 Karandiya 6 45 Kishorapura 55 379 Lakhwa 40 209 Maukheda 22 110 Nayakheda 12 84 Parsi 35 187 Raghunathpura 21 95 Rawatkheda 22 117 Runiza 105 542 Surjani 3 19 Suwasara 35 204 Titrod 71 432 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-18 Villages Number of HHs (PAFs) HH Members Dhankhedi 4 27 Grand Total 635 3567 Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 The 635 PAFs surveyed are characterised by a total population of 3567 individuals, and a sex ratio of 1077 females per thousand males. The division of the PAFs across social groups is as depicted in the following figure. Figure 2.1 Caste Groups amongst PAFs CF C C CF C DE AB Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 As can be seen from the above figure, majority of the PAFs are reported to belong to the OBC category, while only 2% of the population are reported to belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) group. In terms of religion, 613 PAFs (96.5%) are reported to be Hindus, while 2 are Jains (0.3%) and 20 are Muslims (3.15%). Figure 2.2 Age Wise Classification of PAPs ! " D D DE E D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-19 Majority of the PAPs (62%) are reported to be in the age group 18-60 years, which is the economically active age group, as can be seen in the above figure Of the PAFs, 18.91% are Women headed households. As has been discussed in ESIA for Phase II of the transmission line, there is a difference in the profile of men and women in the district, state and study area level. The Annexure E-2 provides the Gender Disaggregated data for the PAPs in the study area. 2.2 GENDER PROFILE As can be seen from the following figure there is no substantial difference in the population amongst men and women in the age group of over 60 years of age. However, the proportion of women is higher amongst the age group 18- 60 years than men. This however also indicates towards a declining sex ratio in the age group 0-17 years. Figure 2.3 Age Wise Classification across PAPs D F !"!#F ! B A CDEF D FD DD $ A$ % F DD Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 In terms of education levels, the men in the society are reported to have access to better education and subsequently higher literacy levels than women. This can be seen in the following figure, where while approx. 40% women are reported to illiterate, less than 20% men fall in that category. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-20 Figure.2.4 Education Levels Across PAPs B A CDEF D FD & !DFD F '! ( )DF F *!D + !EF , - $ . / D 'D# F , - $A. 'D# F , -A$ . 0! 1D 'D# F ,- $ . F FD + F FD +1! 2+13 )D D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 A similar trend is also reported in terms of occupational profile. While both men and women reported highest dependence on farm based livelihoods, men reported a significantly higher dependence on private sector, government sector jobs and small businesses. On the other hand, women reported a higher dependence on household industries, agricultural labour and overall unemployment. Furthermore, a significantly higher proportion of men reported a dependence on secondary occupation as well. Within those who reported a secondary occupation, a similar profile to the main occupation was reported, with men being more dependent upon non-agriculture labour, private service and small businesses, while women being primarily dependent upon agricultural labour. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-21 Figure 1.2.5 Occupation Profile Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 The skill set in the community is also understood to be divided across gender lines, with men being trained driving and electrician skills while women having received training in beautician courses and tailoring and sewing. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-22 Figure 2.6 Types of Training Received B A 4DF !#!F 3 !5! 6 D# !#!F )D D 7F! ! CDEF D FD )D D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 The differences in access to education, livelihood profiles and skill sets, cumulatively reflect in the annual income ranges of the PAPs across gender. As can be seen from the following figure, while most women (more than 60%) earn less than 25,000 INR per annum, approx. 15% of the men earn that amount. On the other hand, 18% of the men who reported an income reported more than 1,00,000 INR per annum, while only 1.04% of women reported a similar earning. Figure 1.2.7 Annual Income Ranges B A CDEF D FD 8 8 $ 8 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 $ 8 8 /D 1F 8 Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-23 Figure 1.2.8 Types of Disabilities B A E FD F #D 3!F(D D 0DF ! ' DD#1 7 (D # ! 9! F , !E( 2/ !E F! D !E F! D !E F! D " D" ED !E( CDEF D FD Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 In terms of disabilities and critical illnesses there was a certain variation observed in the illnesses reported. While most of the PAPs who reported tuberculosis, hearing impairment and diabetes were women, only men reported cancer, amputated limbs and speech impairment. 2.3 EDUCATION AND LITERACY The following figure provides a summary of the highest education levels reported by the PAPs. Figure 2.9 Education Levels Across PAPs & !DFD F '! ( )DF F *!D B + !EF , - $ . E / D 'D# F , - $A. D 'D# F , -A$ . 0! 1D 'D# F ,- $ . # D# F FD + F FD Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-24 Of the 3567 PAPs, only 177 PAPs (4.96%) reported to have completed Graduation or higher. 905 PAPs (25.37%) reported to be illiterate, while 205 PAPs (5.75%) reported to only be able to sign their name. 2.4 LAND HOLDING The following figure provides an understanding of the average land holdings amongst the PAFs. Figure 2.10 Average Land Holding Amongst PAFs % !&' (& " ) *"+ ' D D# E DE B$ F ! F /F : D -; 1F. 'EF /F : D - $ 0F. 'DE!$ D ! E /F : D - $ 0F. D ! E /F : D - $ 0F. /F D /F : D -< 0F. )D D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 As can be seen from the above image, a majority of the PAFs (386 PAFs, 60.87%) own at least 4 ha of land. Of the 635 PAFs, 368 reported to have more than 75% of their land holdings as irrigated, while only 10 reported to have more than 75% of their land unirrigated. In keeping with this, more than 70% of the PAFs, reported to having a double crop land, while 12.75% PAFs reported to having single crop land. 2.5 LIVELIHOOD PROFILE The livelihood profile of the PAPs (regardless of APL/BPL status) is characterised primarily by dependence on farming and allied services, with more than 40% of the PAPs reporting it as their primary occupation. On the other hand, more than 40% of the PAPs reported agricultural labour as their main secondary source of livelihood. The source of livelihood reported by the PAFs is depicted in the figure below. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-25 Figure 2.11 Primary Livelihood Profile of the PAPs :## F! + "! D B A + !EF , :## F! 'D# F , :## F! !# D /F( !5F ! 5 = ( /!5D #> ?DD ! $F !# D /F( + !5F D 'D 5!#D 'D "$DE ,D ) F ! F 0 D1 & !D 'EF 4 ! D -)D F! '1 2# EE ! ,7 F ! . ' D @ DE ,D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 The other key sources of livelihood reported are casual labour, labour in agricultural fields, livestock rearing and private service. 2.6 INCOME LEVELS Of the 635 PAFs surveyed, 419 were reported to be having Blue Ration Cards or being Above Poverty Line (APL) in terms of ration card status, while 211 were reported to having Yellow Ration cards or being Below Poverty Line (BPL)4. It should be noted that identification of BPL households was done on the basis of 13 socio-economic criteria including the income criteria in 2009-10 and the list has not be updated in many parts of the country. The following figure provides a summary of the ration card status of the PAFs. 4 BPL ration cards are allotted to families that live below the poverty line or their annual income is INR 27,000 or less. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-26 Figure 2.12 Ration Card Status of PAFs AB CD B +/ 4+/ , F,F A BF F F #F )D D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 The following figure provides an understanding of the annual income ranges reported by the PAFs. Figure 2.13 Annual Income Ranges reported by PAFs ,&* - . ( % * A # DE ; 8 D 8 $ 8 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 8 $ 8 8 8 8 $ 8 8 A# < 8 8 Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 As can be seen from the above figure, more than 50% of the PAFs reported an annual income range of 50,000-1,50,000 INR. Approximately 89% of the PAFs reported to earning INR 3,00,000 or less as their annual income. Only 2% of the PAFs reported an annual income of more than 10,00,000 INR. 2.7 LIVING CONDITIONS 2.7.1 Housing Structures The following figure provides an understanding of the types of houses reported by the PAFs. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-27 Figure 2.14 Quality of Houses F/0 1) , BB ? #1F B$ + ##F 'DE!$ ##F Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 Of the 635 PAFs surveyed, 33% reported owning semi-pucca5 houses, while 28% reported pucca6. Figure 2.15 Typical Structures Source: ERM site visit, 2017 78% of the PAFs reported to have a house with 3 rooms, while only 8.66% of the PAFs reported having more than 5 rooms in their houses. 50.8% of the PAFs, reported that one of these rooms was the kitchen, while 48.9% of the PAFs reported to having the kitchen in an open space or verandah. 2.7.2 Electricity Supply and Cooking Fuel In terms of electricity supply, 97.6% PAFs (620PAFs) surveyed reported to having access to electricity supply for household purposes. The following figure provides an understanding of the cooking fuels reported by the PAFs. 5 A house where either the roof or the walls but not both, is made of permanent material, such as burnt bricks, stone, cement, concrete etc. 6Where both the roof and walls, are made of permanent material, such as burnt bricks, stone, cement, concrete etc. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-28 Figure 2.16 Cooking Fuel Reported by PAFs 2+ ' , * 3/ : )6'+: '6 D ?6):'6 6 D /+ C&)6*::3 B$ Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 As can be seen from the above figure, 62.3% of the PAFs reported to use firewood as the primary source of cooking fuel, while 1.88% of the PAFs reported to using kerosene as the cooking fuel. 2.7.3 Water Supply and Sanitation Of the 635 PAFs, 252 PAFs (39.68%) reported having getting piped water supply at the community level. 18.26% of the PAFs reported to having access to piped water at the household level. The quality of water supplied was reported to be of good quality by the PAFs. Figure 2.17 Water Sources reported by PAFs C ,!- 1 4& ! :706) D 7@46 *6// BE +&+63 * 76) 7 00 /696/ DD +&+63 * 76) 7 : @ &7A /696/ A 0 3 +@ + B 3@ *6// D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 In terms of sanitation facilities, 42% of the PAFs (266 PAFs) reported to having latrines with sanitary hardware, while 39% of the PAFs (250 PAFs) reported to resort to open defecation. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-29 Figure 2.18 Types of Sanitation facilities F/0 1 C& + & + &-+*+ / D$ # B$ /F ! D ! 1 'F ! F , 0F FD : D 3D"D#F ! +! /F ! D D D Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 One of the primary reasons identified for open defecation was the lack of economic resources required for constructing a toilet. According to the discussions with the PAFs, though; under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan the government is providing monetary support for constructing toilets, it is not sufficient. This is because, while the government provides INR 12,000 to construct a toilet, while according to the PAFs, a basic toilet requires atleast INR 25,000 for construction. Also, under the scheme, the government provides the grant as a reimbursement, post the construction of the toilet. This often results in households being unable to undertake the construction as they do not have the resources required to undertake construction while awaiting the grant. 2.8 VULNERABILITY SCREENING Vulnerable population is understood as those individuals or groups who could experience adverse impacts more severely than others based on their vulnerable or disadvantaged status. In keeping with the understanding of the PAFs, their socio-economic profile and the requirements of the applicable reference framework, the following vulnerabilities have been identified in the PAFs. Table 2.2 Vulnerable Groups Amongst PAFs Type of Vulnerability Number of PAFs Women Headed Households 88 Elderly Head of Household 142 Landless Households 0 BPL Category 211 Source: Socio-economic survey, 2017 While the above table showcases the various forms of vulnerability existing amongst the PAFs, thus, the total number of vulnerable PAFs is estimated at 247. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-30 3 RESETTLEMENT ENTITLEMENTS Based on the socio-economic profile of the PAFs, a Resettlement Action Plan has been formulated. The following sections provide an understanding of the principles governing the livelihood restoration entitlements, the entitled entities, the entitlements identified and the process of implementation of the same. 3.1 IMPACT CATEGORIES The land requirement for the transmission line is comprised primarily of the following: • Land required for the 143 transmission line towers; • Land within Right of Way of 24m width along the 47.97 km of transmission line corridor There is no process of land purchase or acquisition associated with the transmission line. The entire transmission line required a RoW clearance. The RoW for the transmission line route is understood to be 24 m (12 m on each side of the transmission line route) for the entire length of 47.97 km. The land for the Grid substation at Ladoona, is spread across 16 hectares and fully comprised of government land. The construction of the transmission line has caused following impacts: • Loss of Livelihood/Economic Loss to private land owners in tower base area and below conductors due to damages to crops during civil works and stringing exercise; • Loss of Livelihood/Economic Loss to private land owners within RoW due to imposition of land use restrictions • Impact on Common Property Resources due to loss of grazing land, for the Grid Substation area There were no reported share croppers, encroachers/squatters or labourers dependent upon the lands within the RoW. The first category represent direct impacts on an identified population. These PAFs have been surveyed as part of the RAP preparation and project monitoring and evaluation will compare long term impacts against baseline socio economic data. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-31 3.2 ENTITLEMENTS FOR RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION Considering the impacts identified above and the socio-economic profile of the PAFs following entitlements are identified. Table 3.1 Entitlements Identified as per ESMF Eligibility Number of Entitlement Details eligible PAFs Loss of Livelihood Title Holders 89 in base Resettlement & • Training Assistance of Rs 10,000/- for income in tower area Rehabilitation generation per family. base area 549 in RoW Assistance • Temporary employment in the project and RoW construction work to project affected persons with particular attention to vulnerable groups by the project contractor during construction, to the extent possible and preference in the employment of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs in the project with adequate training for the job. • Payment of compensations towards damages in regards to Right of Way for transmission lines in keeping with the MoP guidelines. The compensation rate to be decided in consultation with the Madhya Pradesh government Additional Support to Vulnerable Families As per 247 Resettlement & One time additional financial assistance of Rs. definition of Rehabilitation 50,000. vulnerable Assistance Loss of Community Infrastructure/Common Property Resources Affected Population Reconstruction of Option 1 communities of community • Identification of alternative grazing land in and groups Ladoona(69 structure and consultation with the Gram Panchayats 17 common property individuals resources Option 2 / 1436 • Provisioning of livestock support measures households) such as building of a Gaushala, arranging ) for grid fodder camps in dry months, provisioning of substation drinking water for livestock, improving the productivity of remaining grazing land etc. in consultation with Gram Panchayats, as part of the CSR activities of the project Based on this, a detailed entitlement matrix has been prepared as attached in Annex E-1. As stated earlier, the decision for the compensation amount for the RoW is still pending with the Madhya Pradesh government. 3.3 BUDGET Based on the entitlements identified, a budget has been formulated for the implementation of the RAP. This budget has been formulated in keeping with the provisions of the ESMF. The provisions of MoP Guidelines have been ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-32 utilized for the calculation of the compensation cost. However, the same needs to be finalized in consultation with the Madhya Pradesh government. The RAP implementation is estimated to cost approximately INR 3.23 Crores. The details of the estimate is as follows Table 3.2 Tentative Budget Estimate S. No. of Entitlements Unit Value Total N Units A Cash Compensation Compensation for diminution 85% of land value Value7/Ha 1 of land value to landowners 1.2 Ha 10,31,900 10,11,667/- in tower footing Compensation for diminution 15% of land value Value8/Ha 2 of land value to landowners 63 Ha 95,60,253 10,11,667/- in RoW Sub-Total (A) 1,05,92,153 B Rehabilitation Benefit and Other Allowances 1 Training Assistance 10,000 638 PAF 63,80,000 2 Subsistence Allowance NA NA NA 3 One Time Annuity Grant NA NA NA Financial Assistance to 4 50,000 247 PAF 1,23,50,000 vulnerable households Sub-Total (B) 1,87,30,000 C Community Compensation Compensation for loss of To be covered as part of the CSR budget for the project 1 grazing land (approx. INR 10,00,000/-) Sub-Total © 10,00,000 D Miscellanous Remuneration for R&R 1 1,00,000 5 months 5,00,000 Expert 2 Travel and Other Expenses 20,000 5 months 1,00,000 Training and Capacity 3 10,000 1 session 10,000 Building of R&R Expert Third Party Completion 4 Lump Sum 1 10,00,000 Audit Sub-Total (D) 16,10,000 E Sub-total (A+B+C+D) 3,19,32,153 F Contingency (5% of the total budget) 1596608 K Total Budget Estimate for the RAP 3,35,28,761 3.4 PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTATION For the purpose of implementing the entitlements identified, the following process shall be followed by the project. 7 Based on Circle Rate for Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil, 2015-2016 8 Based on Circle Rate for Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil, 2015-2016 ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-33 3.4.1 Disclosure of Draft RAP and finalization of Entitlements Once the draft RAP has been reviewed by the project team and agreed upon, the same shall be disclosed to the 638 PAFs identified. This disclosure process shall be undertaken in a verbal manner, through individual meetings with each PAF and one meeting with all 638 PAFs and associated PAPs. As part of these meetings the following information shall be provided to the PAFs: • Brief understanding of impacts; • Relevance of MoP guideline; • Information on calculation of market value of their land; • Information on entitlements identified in each category; • Information on the individual PAF entitlement; • The process of implementation of the entitlements and the schedule for the same; These meetings shall be documented in the form of photographs and detailed minutes of meetings. Once the initial one-on-one meetings have been completed, the PAFs shall be given at least 10 days to analyse the information and formulate queries. After 10 days, a joint meeting shall be held with all 638 PAFs. During this meeting, the feedback and inputs shall be sought from the PAFs on the adequacy of the specific entitlements identified and the process of implementation. To the extent possible, these feedbacks shall be integrated into the RAP and updated. Where the RAP cannot integrate the feedback, a detailed response shall be provided to the PAFs explaining the same. Once the RAP has been updated and finalized, the individual entitlements for each PAF shall be finalized. 3.4.2 Disbursal of Compensation amount Once the final entitlement has been identified for each PAF, the disbursal process for the same shall be initiated by the project. The compensation amount shall only be paid through cheques to the direct accounts of the PAFs. In case the PAFs don’t have bank accounts, the project will provide assistance in opening bank accounts. Once the cheque has been provided, a receipt of the same shall be provided to each PAF and an acknowledgement slip shall be signed by each PAF. The project shall also provide financial literacy training to the PAFs, in terms of a one-day workshop. 3.4.3 Identification of Alternative Grazing Land or Pastureland Development Program For the impact on common property resources, the project, in consultation with Ladoona Gram Panchayat and Revenue Department shall attempt to identify alternative grazing land in lieu of the land lost. Once this land is identified, the project shall facilitate the conversion of the same to grazing land in the government records. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-34 In case no alternative grazing land is available, other measures to increase the productivity and carrying capacity of the existing pasture land shall be identified and implemented in consultation with the Gram Panchayat. 3.4.4 Engagement and Grievance Redressal In order to ensure proper implementation of the RAP, regular engagement shall be undertaken with the PAFs for the project. Furthermore, the PAFs and other external stakeholders shall have access to the grievance redressal mechanism formulated for the project. This process of engagement and grievance redressal shall be governed by the processes identified in the Annex I: SEP & GRM of the ESIA for the project. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-35 4 IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING MECHANISM This section provides an understanding of the implementation mechanism to be adopted for the RAP, in terms of the resource requirement (manpower and budget), the schedule for implementation, documentation and reporting requirements and monitoring and review requirements. 4.1 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS 4.1.1 Manpower Requirements Resettlement and Rehabilitation Expert For the purpose of implementing the RAP thus formed, the project shall appoint a Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Expert. This R&R Expert shall preferably from the project team located in Mandsaur and shall previous experience in implementing R &R projects. He will have the overall responsibility of implementation of this RAP which would include the following: • Disclosure of the RAP; • Coordination with the RUMSL head office in Bhopal and the project team, for the purpose of the RAP implementation; • Implementation of the SEP & GRM with respect to RAP; • Regular internal monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the RAP; • Identifying any areas of concern in the implementation of the RAP. The R&R Expert shall directly report to the RUMSL head office. For the purpose of identifying the R&R Expert, RUMSL shall undertake a review of the human resources already available with the project team. The R&R Expert shall ideally be someone who was involved in securing the RoW for the transmission line, has an understanding of the local community and its dynamics and an understanding of the RAP requirements. The R&R Expert shall be a dedicated position for the duration of the implementation. If responsibility of the R&R implementation is allocated to existing human resource, capacity building or training shall be undertaken for such candidate through an appropriate agency. The training shall include (but not be limited to): • The key tenets of the applicable reference framework governing the RAP; • The entitlements identified as part of the RAP and the implementation process; • The SEP &GRM formulated for the project; • The process of monitoring and reporting to be followed. ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-36 4.2 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The following table presents the implementation schedule for the RAP. Table 4.1 Implementation Schedule Task Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Appointment of Expert Training of R&R Expert Disclosure of RAP and Entitlements Finalization of RAP & Entitlements Disbursal of compensation amount Alternative grazing land/ Pastureland Development Program Reporting/Documentation of RAP implementation Monitoring of RAP Completion Audit ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June 2018 E-37 4.3 MONITORING AND REVIEW Regular monitoring and review shall be undertaken for the entire duration of RAP implementation. The internal monitoring process will be undertaken by the RUMS head office. During the initial four months, this monitoring shall be done on a weekly basis. The purpose of this weekly monitoring shall be to ensure that the RAP implementation is being undertaken in keeping with the principles identified and the budget and implementation schedule put in place. After the initial four months, once the disbursal of entitlements has been completed, the monitoring frequency shall be reduced to a monthly basis. Once the commitments of the RAP have been implemented and the period for internal monitoring has been completed, a completion audit shall be undertaken by an independent third party expert/organization. After the resettlement programme is deemed to be completed, the PAFs should then be integrated into the CSR programmes. Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators In keeping with the entitlements identified and the individual monitoring requirements identified, the following table provides a list of indicators which may be used for monitoring of the implementation of the RAP. Table 4.2 Indicative Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators Type of Indicator Monitoring Indicators Process Indicator • Is the RAP implementation process followed the agreed timeline? • Has the entitlement matrix been disclosed and agreed upon with the PAFs? • What types of grievances have been identified & were they resolved satisfactorily within a reasonable timeframe? • Is the documentation of the implementation process maintained as recommended in RAP? Outcome Indicator • Change in the average income per person, per household with respect to previous year; • Employment opportunities availed by each PAF; • Change in living standard indicators; • What is the satisfaction level of PAFs on the extent to which their quality of life & livelihood has been restored? Completion Audit Once the commitments of the RAP have been implemented, a completion audit should be undertaken by an independent third party expert/organization. This completion audit will determine whether the project has been successful in the efforts to restore (and improve) the living standards of the PAFs. `ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June2018 E-38 The socio-economic standards and livelihoods of the PAFs should be measured against the baseline conditions of the population prior to RAP implementation and improved or at least restored to the baseline levels. The audit would identify time bound corrective actions as may be required in keeping with the gaps identified. After the resettlement programme is deemed to be completed, the position of the R&R Expert may be dissolved and the personnel integrated with the operations team for the project. The PAFs should then be integrated into the CSR programmes. 4.4 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING All processes of the RAP implementation shall be adequately documented, in the form of minutes and photographs of discussion/communication with the PAFs along with minutes of internal meetings for the project implementation. During the implementation stage of the RAP, monthly progress reports shall be prepared by the R&R Expert and submitted to the RUMSL head office. This update on status shall be accompanied by the associated documentation. Based on the internal reports submitted, the RUMSL project management team shall submit quarterly reports to the World Bank on the status of the RAP implementation. These reports shall be accompanied with the associated documentation. These reports may be disclosed on the World Bank website. `ERM RAP: TRANSMISSION LINE Project # I11523/0400920 June2018 E-39 Annex E-1 Entitlement Matrix and Compensation Calculation ENTITLMENT MATRIX AND LAND COMPENSATION ENTITLEMENT MATRIX As discussed in RAP, each land owner is to receive compensation for the land impacted by the transmission line RoW or tower footing area. In keeping with the applicable reference framework, in addition to the land compensation, the following entitlements are to be made available to the PAFs. The following subsection will provide an understanding of the land compensation to be paid. Table 0.1 Entitlement Matrix One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 1 Karandiya OBC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 2 Maukheda Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 3 Maukheda Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 4 Maukheda Gen APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 5 Runiza Gen APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 6 Runiza Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 7 Runiza Gen APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 8 Runiza OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 9 Belara OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 10 Titrod OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 11 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 12 Parsi OBC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 13 Parsi OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 14 Parsi OBC APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 15 Parsi OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 16 Parsi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 17 Parsi OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 18 Karandiya SC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 19 Dabdi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 20 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-1 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 21 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 22 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 23 Karandiya OBC BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 24 Dabdi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 25 Runiza Gen APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 26 Titrod OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 27 Titrod OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 28 Karandiya OBC BPL 13 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 29 Dabdi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 30 Dabdi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 31 Parsi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 32 Parsi Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 33 Parsi OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 34 Dhikniya OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 35 Karandiya OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 36 Dabdi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 37 Dabdi Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 38 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 39 Parsi OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 40 Dhikniya Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 41 Dhikniya Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 42 Dhikniya OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 43 Dhikniya Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 44 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 45 Parsi OBC BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 46 Parsi OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 47 Parsi OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 48 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 49 Parsi OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 50 Parsi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 51 Parsi OBC APL 12 No No 10,000 yes 10000 52 Raghunathpura OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 53 Raghunathpura OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 54 Govardhanpura SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 55 Maukheda Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-2 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 56 Maukheda Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 57 Maukheda Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 58 Dhikniya OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 59 Dhikniya OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 60 Dhikniya OBC BPL 12 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 61 Dhikniya OBC BPL 12 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 62 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 63 Raghunathpura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 64 Suwasara SC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 65 Suwasara SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 66 Govardhanpura OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 67 Maukheda SC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 68 Maukheda Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 69 Maukheda Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 70 Maukheda Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 71 Maukheda SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 72 Maukheda SC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 73 Maukheda Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 74 Raghunathpura OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 75 Raghunathpura OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 76 Govardhanpura OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 77 Govardhanpura SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 78 Maukheda SC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 79 Maukheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 80 Maukheda Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 81 Maukheda Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 82 Maukheda Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 83 Parsi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 84 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 85 Parsi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 86 Dhikniya OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 87 Dhikniya Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 88 Dhikniya OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 89 Dhikniya Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 90 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-3 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 91 Titrod OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 92 Titrod OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 93 Titrod OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 94 Titrod OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 95 Parsi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 96 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 97 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 98 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 99 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 100 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 101 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 102 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 103 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 104 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 105 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 106 Dayoriya-Vijay SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 107 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 108 Dhikniya Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 109 Dhikniya Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 110 Dhikniya OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 111 Dhikniya OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 112 Titrod SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 113 Titrod SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 114 Titrod OBC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 115 Titrod ST BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 116 Titrod ST APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 117 Titrod OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 118 Titrod OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 119 Titrod SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 120 Titrod ST BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 121 Titrod SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 122 Dhikniya Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 123 Dhikniya Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 124 Titrod SC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 125 Titrod SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-4 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 126 Titrod SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 127 Titrod SC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 128 Dayoriya-Vijay SC BPL 13 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 129 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 130 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 131 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 132 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 15 No No 10,000 yes 10000 133 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 15 No No 10,000 yes 10000 134 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 15 No No 10,000 yes 10000 135 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 136 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 137 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 138 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 139 Rawatkheda OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 140 Rawatkheda OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 141 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 142 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 143 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 144 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 145 Raghunathpura OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 146 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 147 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 148 Titrod Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 149 Titrod Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 150 Titrod Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 151 Titrod OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 152 Titrod ST BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 153 Deoriya-Moti Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 154 Deoriya-Moti OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 155 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 156 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 157 Titrod OBC APL 15 No No 10,000 yes 10000 158 Lakhwa Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 159 Lakhwa Gen BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 160 Lakhwa Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-5 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 161 Lakhwa Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 162 Lakhwa Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 163 Lakhwa OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 164 Lakhwa Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 165 Lakhwa Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 166 Lakhwa Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 167 Lakhwa Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 168 Titrod OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 169 Titrod SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 170 Titrod ST BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 171 Titrod SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 172 Titrod OBC APL 13 No No 10,000 yes 10000 173 Ghasoi Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 174 Ghasoi SC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 175 Ghasoi SC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 176 Raghunathpura OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 177 Raghunathpura SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 178 Govardhanpura OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 179 Raghunathpura SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 180 Maukheda SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 181 Maukheda Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 182 Maukheda Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 183 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 184 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 185 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 186 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 20 No No 10,000 yes 10000 187 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 188 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 189 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 190 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 191 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 192 Deoriya-Moti SC BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 193 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 194 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 195 Rawatkheda OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-6 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 196 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 197 Ghasoi Gen APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 198 Ghasoi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 199 Ghasoi OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 200 Ghasoi SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 201 Ghasoi SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 202 Ghasoi SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 203 Titrod OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 204 Titrod SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 205 Titrod SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 206 Titrod OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 207 Titrod SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 208 Ghasoi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 209 Ghasoi Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 210 Ghasoi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 211 Ghasoi Gen APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 212 Ghasoi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 213 Ghasoi Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 214 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 215 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 216 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 217 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 218 Deoriya-Moti Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 219 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 220 Deoriya-Moti OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 221 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 222 Ghasoi Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 223 Ghasoi Gen BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 224 Ghasoi Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 225 Ghasoi Gen APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 226 Ghasoi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 227 Ghasoi Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 228 Ghasoi OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 229 Ghasoi Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 230 Ghasoi Gen BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-7 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 231 Ghasoi Gen APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 232 Lakhwa Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 233 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 234 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 235 Deoriya-Moti OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 236 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 11 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 237 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 238 Ghasoi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 239 Ghasoi OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 240 Ghasoi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 241 Ghasoi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 242 Ghasoi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 243 Parsi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 244 Parsi OBC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 245 Titrod OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 246 Deoriya-Moti Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 247 Dayoriya-Vijay SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 248 Dayoriya-Vijay SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 249 Dayoriya-Vijay SC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 250 Govardhanpura SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 251 Govardhanpura SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 252 Govardhanpura SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 253 Govardhanpura SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 254 Kishorapura SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 255 Kishorapura SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 256 Kishorapura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 257 Kishorapura OBC APL 13 No No 10,000 yes 10000 258 Kishorapura OBC APL 13 No No 10,000 yes 10000 259 Kishorapura OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 260 Kishorapura Gen APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 261 Kishorapura SC BPL 1 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 262 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 263 Kishorapura Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 264 Kishorapura OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 265 Kishorapura OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-8 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 266 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 267 Kishorapura SC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 268 Kishorapura SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 269 Kishorapura OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 270 Kishorapura OBC BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 271 Kishorapura OBC APL 11 No No 10,000 yes 10000 272 Kishorapura OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 273 Parsi Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 274 Parsi Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 275 Parsi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 276 Titrod OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 277 Deoriya-Moti Gen APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 278 Raghunathpura OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 279 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 280 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 281 Kishorapura SC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 282 Kishorapura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 283 Kishorapura OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 284 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 285 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 286 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 287 Govardhanpura SC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 288 Lakhwa OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 289 Lakhwa OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 290 Govardhanpura SC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 291 Govardhanpura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 292 Lakhwa Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 293 Lakhwa Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 294 Lakhwa OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 295 Kishorapura OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 296 Suwasara SC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 297 Suwasara SC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 298 Suwasara SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 299 Kishorapura OBC APL 12 No No 10,000 yes 10000 300 Kishorapura SC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-9 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 301 Kishorapura Gen APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 302 Kishorapura OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 303 Kishorapura OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 304 Kishorapura OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 305 Kishorapura Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 306 Kishorapura SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 307 Kishorapura SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 308 Raghunathpura OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 309 Lakhwa OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 310 Lakhwa OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 311 Raghunathpura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 312 Lakhwa OBC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 313 Lakhwa OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 314 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 315 Suwasara SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 316 Suwasara SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 317 Govardhanpura OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 318 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 319 Runiza OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 320 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 321 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 322 Runiza OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 323 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 324 Lakhwa OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 325 Runiza Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 326 Lakhwa OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 327 Lakhwa OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 328 Runiza OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 329 Lakhwa OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 330 Runiza SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 331 Runiza OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 332 Runiza OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 333 Lakhwa OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 334 Runiza OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 335 Runiza OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-10 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 336 Runiza OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 337 Runiza OBC APL 15 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 338 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 339 Runiza OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 340 Runiza OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 341 Runiza OBC APL 13 No No 10,000 yes 10000 342 Runiza Gen BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 343 Runiza Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 344 Runiza OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 345 Runiza OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 346 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 347 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 348 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 349 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 350 Runiza SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 351 Runiza SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 352 Runiza OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 353 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 354 Runiza OBC APL 11 No No 10,000 yes 10000 355 Runiza OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 356 Runiza OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 357 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 358 Runiza OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 359 Runiza OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 360 Runiza OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 361 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 362 Runiza SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 363 Runiza SC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 364 Kishorapura OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 365 Kishorapura OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 366 Ghasoi SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 367 Runiza Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 368 Suwasara OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 369 Suwasara OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 370 Suwasara OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-11 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 371 Kishorapura OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 372 Suwasara OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 373 Suwasara OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 374 Suwasara OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 375 Suwasara OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 376 Suwasara OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 377 Suwasara OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 378 Suwasara OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 379 Suwasara OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 380 Suwasara OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 381 Suwasara OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 382 Suwasara OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 383 Kishorapura OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 384 Kishorapura OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 385 Suwasara Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 386 Suwasara Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 387 Suwasara OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 388 Suwasara OBC APL 12 No No 10,000 yes 10000 389 Suwasara OBC APL 12 No No 10,000 yes 10000 390 Kishorapura OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 391 Kishorapura OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 392 Titrod OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 393 Titrod SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 394 Titrod SC BPL 16 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 395 Titrod OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 396 Titrod SC APL 14 No No 10,000 yes 10000 397 Titrod SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 398 Titrod SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 399 Titrod SC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 400 Runiza SC BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 401 Ghasoi OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 402 Ghasoi Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 403 Ghasoi OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 404 Ghasoi OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 405 Suwasara Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-12 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 406 Ghasoi OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 407 Kishorapura Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 408 Ghasoi OBC BPL 12 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 409 Suwasara Gen APL 20 No No 10,000 yes 10000 410 Suwasara Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 411 Suwasara Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 412 Suwasara Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 413 Suwasara Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 414 Kishorapura Gen APL 22 No No 10,000 yes 10000 415 Ghasoi OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 416 Ghasoi OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 417 Ghasoi OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 418 Ghasoi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 419 Ghasoi OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 420 Kishorapura SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 421 Kishorapura OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 422 Kishorapura OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 423 Kishorapura OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 424 Ghasoi OBC APL 22 No No 10,000 yes 10000 425 Ghasoi OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 426 Ghasoi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 427 Ghasoi OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 428 Lakhwa Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 429 Govardhanpura SC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 430 Lakhwa OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 431 Lakhwa OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 432 Runiza OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 433 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 434 Runiza SC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 435 Runiza SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 436 Lakhwa Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 437 Ghasoi OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 438 Ghasoi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 439 Ghasoi OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 440 Ghasoi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-13 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 441 Kishorapura SC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 442 Kishorapura SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 443 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 444 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 445 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 446 Runiza Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 447 Runiza Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 448 Lakhwa OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 449 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 450 Runiza Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 451 Runiza Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 452 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 453 Lakhwa Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 454 Titrod OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 455 Ghasoi OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 456 Ghasoi OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 457 Ghasoi Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 458 Ghasoi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 459 Ghasoi Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 460 Ghasoi Gen APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 461 Kishorapura SC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 462 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 463 Runiza OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 464 Lakhwa Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 465 Runiza OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 466 Lakhwa OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 467 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 468 Lakhwa OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 469 Runiza SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 470 Runiza Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 471 Belara OBC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 472 Titrod OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 473 Titrod SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 474 Titrod Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 475 Runiza Gen APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-14 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 476 Runiza Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 477 Runiza Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 478 Belara SC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 479 Titrod Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 480 Titrod ST BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 481 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 482 Runiza OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 483 Belara OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 484 Belara Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 485 Belara Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 486 Titrod OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 487 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 488 Runiza OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 489 Runiza Gen APL 1 No No 10,000 yes 10000 490 Titrod OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 491 Titrod OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 492 Runiza Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 493 Runiza ST BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 494 Runiza ST BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 495 Runiza Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 496 Runiza Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 497 Belara Gen APL 11 No No 10,000 yes 10000 498 Titrod SC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 499 Titrod OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 500 Titrod OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 501 Titrod Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 502 Raghunathpura OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 503 Guradiya Vijay ST BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 504 Runiza SC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 505 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 506 Rawatkheda OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 507 Raghunathpura SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 508 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 509 Guradiya Vijay Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 510 Raghunathpura SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-15 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 511 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 512 Raghunathpura SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 513 Suwasara OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 514 Suwasara Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 515 Runiza ST BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 516 Guradiya Vijay OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 517 Runiza ST BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 518 Kishorapura OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 519 Guradiya Vijay Gen BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 520 Suwasara Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 521 Titrod OBC BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 522 Titrod OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 523 Runiza OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 524 Nayakheda OBC APL 13 No No 10,000 yes 10000 525 Titrod OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 526 Nayakheda OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 527 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 528 Bapcha OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 529 Nayakheda OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 530 Runiza Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 531 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 532 Nayakheda OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 533 Titrod OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 534 Runiza OBC BPL 9 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 535 Belara Gen APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 536 Runiza OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 537 Belara OBC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 538 Raghunathpura OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 539 Belara Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 540 Surjani Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 541 Surjani OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 542 Runiza Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 543 Bapcha OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 544 Nayakheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 545 Nayakheda OBC BPL 12 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-16 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 546 Nayakheda OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 547 Bailara Gen BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 548 Bailara Gen BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 549 Bailara OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 550 Bailara OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 551 Bailara OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 552 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 553 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 554 Dayoriya-Vijay Gen No Card 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 555 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 556 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 557 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 558 Dayoriya-Vijay OBC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 559 Dhankhedi OBC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 560 Dhankhedi OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 561 Dhankhedi OBC APL 9 No No 10,000 yes 10000 562 Dhankhedi OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 563 Dhikniya Gen No Card 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 564 Ghasoi Gen BPL 7 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 Antyodaya Ann No No 10,000 yes 565 Ghasoi SC Yojana Card 5 10000 566 Ghasoi Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 567 Ghasoi Gen No Card 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 568 Ghasoi OBC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 569 Ghasoi OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 570 Ghasoi Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 571 Ghasoi OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 572 Ghasoi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 573 Ghasoi Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 574 Ghasoi Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 575 Ghasoi Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 576 Govardhanpura Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 577 Govardhanpura SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 578 Govardhanpura Gen BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 579 Govardhanpura Gen APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-17 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 580 Govardhanpura Gen APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 581 Govardhanpura Gen BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 582 Govardhanpura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 583 Govardhanpura OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 584 Guradiya Vijay Gen APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 585 Guradiya Vijay SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 586 Guradiya Vijay Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 587 Guradiya Vijay Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 588 Guradiya Vijay SC BPL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 589 Karandiya OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 590 Kishorapura SC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 591 Kishorapura OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 592 Kishorapura SC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 593 Lakhwa ST APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 594 Lakhwa OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 595 Lakhwa Gen APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 596 Lakhwa Gen APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 597 Lakhwa Gen No Card 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 598 Lakhwa Gen APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 599 Maukheda Gen APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 600 Nayakheda OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 601 Nayakheda OBC BPL 12 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 602 Nayakheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 603 Nayakheda Gen APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 604 Nayakheda ST APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 605 Parsi Gen BPL 10 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 606 Parsi OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 607 Raghunathpura OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 608 Raghunathpura SC BPL 8 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 609 Raghunathpura Gen APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 610 Raghunathpura Gen BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 611 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 4 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 612 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 613 Rawatkheda OBC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 614 Runiza OBC APL 7 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-18 One No. of Compensation PAF Status of the Ration Subsistence time Training Temporary Vulnerability Village Name Caste HH amount to be paid ID. card Allowance Annuity Assistance Employment Assistance Members forother allowance Grant 615 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 616 Runiza OBC APL 10 No No 10,000 yes 10000 617 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 618 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 619 Runiza OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 620 Runiza SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 621 Runiza SC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 622 Runiza OBC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 623 Runiza OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 624 Runiza OBC APL 3 No No 10,000 yes 10000 625 Runiza OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 626 Runiza SC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 627 Runiza SC BPL 3 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 628 Surjani OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 629 Titrod SC BPL 6 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 630 Titrod OBC APL 5 No No 10,000 yes 10000 631 Titrod SC BPL 5 No No 10,000 yes 50,000 60000 632 Titrod OBC APL 8 No No 10,000 yes 10000 633 Titrod OBC APL 2 No No 10,000 yes 10000 634 Titrod SC APL 4 No No 10,000 yes 10000 635 Titrod OBC APL 6 No No 10,000 yes 10000 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-19 KHASRA WISE COMPENSATION DETAILS The following table provides an understanding of the compensation amounts due against each khasra number within the project footprint in keeping with the MoP guidelines. The following assumptions should be kept in mind for this calculation • the khasra list is based on the georeferencing of the cadastral maps against the 24 m RoW for the transmission line • the land value used for calculation of compensation is based on Circle Rate for Suwasara and Sitamau Tehsil, 2015-2016 which is provided in a table below. These rates have been used as they are the latest circle rates available in the public domain. Also the project activities were initiated in the year 2015-2016. Table 0.2 Land Compensation Amount used Land Compensation Amount used Irrigated Agricultural Non-Irrigated 85% of irrigated 85% of unirrigated 15% of irrigated 15% of unirrigated Village Name Land Agricultural Land land land land land Belara 1340000 670000 1139000 569500 201000 100500 Dabdi 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Dayoriya Vijay 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 deoriya Moti 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Dhikniya 1246000 623000 1059100 529550 186900 93450 Ghasoi 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Gordhanpura 920000 460000 782000 391000 138000 69000 Gujarkhedi 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Karandiya 834000 447500 708900 380375 125100 67125 Kishorapura 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 lakhwa 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Maukheda 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Parsi 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Suwasara 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Titrod 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Rawatkheda 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Runija 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 Raghunathpura 985000 447500 837250 380375 147750 67125 • for the villages for whom this circle rate was not available, the land value of Ghasoi has been used ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-20 • "there are certain PAFs for whom the Khasra numbers were not available during the time of the survey/ need to be verified at the time of implementation, due to the following reasons: • MPPTCL was able to provide only list of village names and PAF names for certain tower footings • the cadastral maps for three villages, Dhankhedi, Nayakheda and Bapcha were not available at the time of the survey. the PAFs for these villages were identified based on consultations with the local revenue department representatives (village level chaukidaars and Patwaris) and the local community. These PAFs are not included in the Khasra wise compensation detail presently " • it is understood that the decision on the compensation amount to be paid (proportion of land value) is still pending with the government, for the purpose of this budget calculation, the rates specified in the MoP guidelines 2015 have been used • the status of land in terms of irrigated/unirrigated is based on the land records. For those khasras, in which the same is not specified, the land value for irrigated land has been used Table 0.3 Khasra Wise Compensation Details Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Runija 3031 0.050899879 unirrigated government NA Runija 1176 0.234391379 unirrigated private 447500 15734 Runija 1178 0.000255662 irrigated private 985000 38 Runija 1179 0.023252305 unirrigated government NA Runija 1185 0.0144 0.34 0.33 irrigated private 985000 60798 Runija 1186 0.017533779 irrigated private 985000 2591 Runija 1187 0.163313349 irrigated private 985000 24130 Runija 1188 0.217175122 irrigated private 985000 32088 Runija 1193 0.013265958 irrigated private 985000 1960 Runija 1202 0.0144 0.44 0.42 irrigated private 985000 74468 Runija 1203 0.010519283 unirrigated private 447500 706 Runija 1204 0.042446021 unirrigated government NA Runija 1205 0.181884077 irrigated private 985000 26873 Runija 1207 0.03850347 irrigated private 985000 5689 Runija 1042 0.0144 0.05 0.03 unirrigated private 447500 7697 Runija 1046 0.032479664 unirrigated government NA Runija 1047 0.005815508 unirrigated government NA Runija 1048 0.0144 0.17 0.16 unirrigated private 447500 15963 Runija 1051 0.22950499 unirrigated private 447500 15406 Runija 1052 0.267256882 irrigated private 985000 39487 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-21 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Runija 1053 0.0144 0.34 0.32 unirrigated private 447500 27088 Runija 1054 0.280131961 unirrigated private 447500 18804 Runija 1055 0.1663653 irrigated private 985000 24580 Runija 1057 0.0144 0.22 0.20 unirrigated private 447500 19144 Runija 1063 0.095085785 irrigated private 985000 14049 Runija 1088 0.151411105 unirrigated private 447500 10163 Runija 1089 0.016129559 unirrigated government NA Runija 3231 0.001528087 irrigated private 985000 226 Runija 3204 0.045821618 unirrigated government NA Runija 3209 0.036095042 irrigated private 985000 5333 Runija 3210 0.252993347 irrigated private 985000 37380 Runija 3212 0.01172325 irrigated private 985000 1732 Runija 3214 0.0144 0.13 0.12 unirrigated private 447500 13476 Runija 3215 0.149576994 irrigated private 985000 22100 Runija 3216 0.189234149 irrigated private 985000 27959 Runija 3046 0.359637055 irrigated private 985000 53136 Runija 3050 0.0144 0.53 0.51 unirrigated private 447500 39868 Runija 1369 0.21127392 irrigated government NA Runija 1385 0.136813213 irrigated private 985000 20214 Runija 1386 0.0144 0.21 0.19 irrigated private 985000 40706 Runija 1387 0.03872147 unirrigated government NA Runija 1390 0.154237738 unirrigated private 447500 10353 Runija 1391 0.0144 0.24 0.23 irrigated private 985000 45881 Runija 1397 0.050323024 unirrigated private 447500 3378 Runija 1398 0.0144 0.36 0.35 irrigated private 985000 63712 Runija 1401 0.134115697 irrigated private 985000 19816 Runija 1408 0.097777258 irrigated government NA Runija 1409 0.154678353 irrigated private 985000 22854 Runija 1443 0.028141441 unirrigated government NA Runija 1444 0.147473812 irrigated private 985000 21789 Runija 1445 0.105514868 irrigated private 985000 15590 Runija 1931 0.0681226 unirrigated government NA Runija 1936 0.089066361 irrigated private 985000 13160 Runija 1937 0.018814324 irrigated private 985000 2780 Runija 1938 0.035227122 irrigated private 985000 5205 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-22 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Runija 1939 0.119831716 irrigated private 985000 17705 Runija 1940 0.025679283 irrigated private 985000 3794 Runija 1941 2.67221E-05 unirrigated government NA Runija 1952 0.0144 0.34 0.33 unirrigated government NA Runija 1953 0.108215578 unirrigated government NA Runija 1954 0.001516604 irrigated private 985000 224 Runija 1956 0.229583839 irrigated private 985000 33921 Runija 1957 0.008983943 irrigated private 985000 1327 Runija 1958 0.001729645 irrigated private 985000 256 Runija 1960 0.146614087 irrigated private 985000 21662 Runija 1961 0.157891599 irrigated private 985000 23328 Runija 1964 0.101059299 irrigated private 985000 14932 Runija 1965 0.104614432 unirrigated private 447500 7022 Runija 1966 0.121974416 irrigated private 985000 18022 Runija 1970 0.0144 0.28 0.26 unirrigated government NA Runija 1971 0.061132321 unirrigated government NA Runija 1972 0.133663046 unirrigated government NA Runija 1973 0.037449787 unirrigated government NA Runija 1974 0.059434526 irrigated private 985000 8781 Runija 1975 0.002449684 irrigated private 985000 362 Runija 1976 0.063985747 unirrigated government NA Runija 1977 0.066994206 irrigated private 985000 9898 Runija 1981 0.000597245 irrigated private 985000 88 Runija 2317 0.0144 0.15 0.14 unirrigated government NA Runija 2318 0.043152446 unirrigated government NA Runija 2319 0.057748933 irrigated private 985000 8532 Runija Total 1093959.74 Gujarkhedi 19 0.0144 0.60 0.59 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 20 1.268680432 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 21 0.04853325 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 22 0.201069526 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 23 0.017286567 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 24 0.039210417 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 25 0.189244826 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 26 0.0144 0.19 0.17 unirrigated government NA ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-23 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Gujarkhedi 27 0.354486331 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 30 0.200411739 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 76 0.015633108 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 77 0.0144 0.77 0.76 unirrigated private 447500 56427 Gujarkhedi 80 0.013731938 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 81 0.049793834 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 83/3 0.226005801 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi 74/1 0.0144 0.45 0.44 unirrigated government NA Gujarkhedi Total 56426.63 Suwasara 1439 0.017262829 irrigated private 985000 2551 Suwasara 1440 0.130843735 irrigated private 985000 19332 Suwasara 1441 0.0144 0.33 0.32 unirrigated private 447500 26745 Suwasara 1442 0.088969744 unirrigated government NA Suwasara 1424 0.0144 0.36 0.34 irrigated private 985000 62469 Suwasara 1426 0.061082555 irrigated private 985000 9025 Suwasara 1437 0.112847734 unirrigated government NA Suwasara 1322 0.092044161 irrigated private 985000 13600 Suwasara 1323 0.139804916 irrigated private 985000 20656 Suwasara 1325 0.159187691 irrigated private 985000 23520 Suwasara 1326 0.029132085 unirrigated government NA Suwasara 1327 0.032995583 unirrigated government NA Suwasara 1328 0.000223233 irrigated private 985000 33 Suwasara 1329 0.0144 0.38 0.36 irrigated private 985000 65744 Suwasara 1343 0.0144 0.28 0.27 irrigated private 985000 51812 Suwasara 1344 0.11712345 irrigated private 985000 17305 Suwasara 1345 0.193032609 irrigated private 985000 28521 Suwasara 1388 0.022855393 irrigated private 985000 3377 Suwasara 1393 0.008752843 irrigated private 985000 1293 Suwasara 1394 0.08700239 unirrigated government NA Suwasara 1395 0.270114209 irrigated private 985000 39909 Suwasara 1397 0.276185232 irrigated private 985000 40806 Suwasara 1398 0.071558413 irrigated government NA Suwasara 1399 0.0144 0.14 0.13 irrigated private 985000 30586 Suwasara 1411 0.0144 0.47 0.46 irrigated private 985000 80077 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-24 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Suwasara 1416 0.066677973 unirrigated private 447500 4476 Suwasara 1417 0.229868735 unirrigated private 447500 15430 Suwasara 1420 0.030202648 unirrigated government NA Suwasara 1423 0.189583548 unirrigated government NA Suwasara Total 557266.40 Rawatkheda 266 0.498945875 unirrigated government NA Rawatkheda 289 4.91599E-06 unirrigated government NA Rawatkheda 272 0.067998794 irrigated private 985000 10047 Rawatkheda 270 0.0144 0.58 0.56 unirrigated government NA Rawatkheda 269 0.138305074 irrigated private 985000 20435 Rawatkheda 265 0.044747052 irrigated private 985000 6611 Rawatkheda 171 0.080928795 unirrigated government NA Rawatkheda 172 0.0144 1.73 1.71 irrigated private 985000 265194 Rawatkheda 268 0.0144 0.80 0.78 irrigated private 985000 127953 Rawatkheda 271 0.029861972 unirrigated government NA Rawatkheda 288 0.0144 0.76 0.74 unirrigated government NA Rawatkheda Total 430240.38 Raghunathpura 178 0.03567366 irrigated private 985000 5271 Raghunathpura 165 0.007312295 irrigated private 985000 1080 Raghunathpura 180 0.051689589 unirrigated government NA Raghunathpura 171 0.147205999 unirrigated government NA Raghunathpura 163 0.280460607 irrigated private 985000 41438 Raghunathpura 173 0.0144 0.18 0.16 irrigated private 985000 36074 Raghunathpura 179 0.0144 0.43 0.42 irrigated government NA Raghunathpura 257 0.061135384 unirrigated government NA Raghunathpura 176 0.112576404 irrigated private 985000 16633 Raghunathpura 381 0.023402897 unirrigated government NA Raghunathpura 256 0.03145079 unirrigated government NA Raghunathpura 175 0.069230863 irrigated private 985000 10229 Raghunathpura 177 0.038408151 irrigated private 985000 5675 Raghunathpura 172 0.013687632 irrigated private 985000 2022 Raghunathpura Total 118422.77 Gordhanpura 503 0.0144 0.22 0.21 irrigated private 920000 39956 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-25 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Gordhanpura 462 0.0144 0.07 0.06 irrigated private 920000 19453 Gordhanpura 734 0.0144 0.22 0.20 irrigated private 920000 39042 Gordhanpura 1004 0.0144 0.33 0.32 irrigated private 920000 55197 Gordhanpura 1046 0.0144 0.27 0.26 not given government NA Gordhanpura 920 0.0144 0.27 0.25 irrigated private 920000 46139 Gordhanpura 729 0.0144 0.17 0.15 irrigated private 920000 32327 Gordhanpura 898 0.0144 0.29 0.28 irrigated private 920000 49375 Gordhanpura 1031 0.0144 0.30 0.29 irrigated private 920000 50620 Gordhanpura 1220 0.0144 0.10 0.09 irrigated private 920000 23422 Gordhanpura 991 0.0144 0.15 0.14 irrigated private 920000 30516 Gordhanpura Total 386046.74 Karandiya 1 0.097724753 irrigated private 834000 12225 Karandiya 2 0.057743929 irrigated private 834000 7224 Karandiya 4 0.0144 0.49 0.48 irrigated private 834000 69839 Karandiya 5 0.0144 0.64 0.63 irrigated private 834000 88847 Karandiya 6 0.54350588 unirrigated private 447500 36483 Karandiya 7 0.003864235 irrigated private 834000 483 Karandiya Total 215100.72 Kishorpura 358 0.0144 0.53 0.52 irrigated private 985000 88349 Kishorpura 405 0.17217019 irrigated private 985000 25438 Kishorpura 214 0.103274223 irrigated private 985000 15259 Kishorpura 799 0.107062462 irrigated private 985000 15818 Kishorpura 284 0.038518127 irrigated private 985000 5691 Kishorpura 800 0.202904365 irrigated private 985000 29979 Kishorpura 203 0.016829161 irrigated private 985000 2487 Kishorpura 386 0.225327222 irrigated private 985000 33292 Kishorpura 354 0.016502492 irrigated private 985000 2438 Kishorpura 790 0.13927893 irrigated private 985000 20578 Kishorpura 286 0.010127217 irrigated private 985000 1496 Kishorpura 388 0.038868506 irrigated private 985000 5743 Kishorpura 219 0.0144 0.27 0.26 irrigated private 985000 50317 Kishorpura 187 0.169146058 irrigated private 985000 24991 Kishorpura 182 0.29120334 irrigated private 985000 43025 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-26 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Kishorpura 211 0.021930624 irrigated private 985000 3240 Kishorpura 795 0.0144 0.22 0.20 irrigated private 985000 41731 Kishorpura 785 0.060111412 irrigated private 985000 8881 Kishorpura 967 0.04409676 irrigated private 985000 6515 Kishorpura 408 8.27597E-05 irrigated private 985000 12 Kishorpura 281 0.056450968 irrigated private 985000 8341 Kishorpura 374 0.0144 0.14 0.13 irrigated private 985000 30796 Kishorpura 366 0.098135577 irrigated private 985000 14500 Kishorpura 373 0.175820445 irrigated private 985000 25977 Kishorpura 291 0.174925529 irrigated private 985000 25845 Kishorpura 969 0.184254463 irrigated private 985000 27224 Kishorpura 404 0.047415726 irrigated private 985000 7006 Kishorpura 966 0.066554115 irrigated private 985000 9833 Kishorpura 202 0.050062518 irrigated private 985000 7397 Kishorpura 283 0.059529328 irrigated private 985000 8795 Kishorpura 815 0.0144 0.27 0.25 irrigated private 985000 49127 Kishorpura 378 0.059675698 unirrigated private 447500 4006 Kishorpura 200 0.039355226 irrigated private 985000 5815 Kishorpura 814 0.018298558 irrigated private 985000 2704 Kishorpura 816 0.24620227 irrigated private 985000 36376 Kishorpura 965 0.084985121 irrigated private 985000 12557 Kishorpura 289 0.17704714 irrigated private 985000 26159 Kishorpura 365 0.037270271 irrigated private 985000 5507 Kishorpura 799/2229 0.082781931 not given private 985000 12231 Kishorpura 287 0.045462572 irrigated private 985000 6717 Kishorpura 968 0.002140807 irrigated private 985000 316 Kishorpura 798 0.012793093 irrigated private 985000 1890 Kishorpura 293 0.0144 0.21 0.20 irrigated private 985000 41126 Kishorpura 181 0.020109204 irrigated private 985000 2971 Kishorpura 801 0.019884334 unirrigated private 447500 1335 Kishorpura 368 0.055711345 irrigated private 985000 8231 Kishorpura 796 6.43065E-05 irrigated private 985000 10 Kishorpura 393 0.0144 0.43 0.41 unirrigated private 447500 33285 Kishorpura total 841358.10 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-27 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Parsi 45 0.256061185 irrigated private 985000 37833 Parsi 44 0.158747132 unirrigated private 447500 10656 Parsi 53 0.019774085 unirrigated government NA Parsi 43 0.070937231 unirrigated private 447500 4762 Parsi 42 0.078048812 unirrigated private 447500 5239 Parsi 41 0.156167019 unirrigated private 447500 10483 Parsi 47 0.0144 0.16 0.15 irrigated private 985000 33753 Parsi 48 0.049053761 unirrigated private 447500 3293 Parsi 49 0.056331346 unirrigated private 447500 3781 Parsi 51 0.106496679 irrigated private 985000 15735 Parsi 52 0.307669476 unirrigated private 447500 20652 Parsi 57 0.0144 0.42 0.41 irrigated private 985000 72347 Parsi 58 0.027757494 unirrigated private 447500 1863 Parsi 71 0.198100285 irrigated private 985000 29269 Parsi 73 0.032079053 unirrigated government NA Parsi 74 0.027910376 unirrigated government NA Parsi 83 0.348739749 unirrigated government NA Parsi 84 0.0144 0.14 0.12 unirrigated private 447500 13640 Parsi 465 0.314777035 irrigated private 985000 46508 Parsi 468 0.021531564 unirrigated government NA Parsi 469 0.51645181 unirrigated government NA Parsi 470 0.200693714 unirrigated private 447500 13472 Parsi 471 0.09505693 unirrigated private 447500 6381 Parsi 472 0.035259872 unirrigated private 447500 2367 Parsi 473 0.071869668 unirrigated private 447500 4824 Parsi 474 0.017636515 unirrigated government NA Parsi 476 0.015498437 irrigated private 985000 2290 Parsi 477 0.198332733 irrigated private 985000 29304 Parsi 471/643 0.095937359 unirrigated private 447500 6440 Parsi 471/644 0.089553189 unirrigated private 447500 6011 Parsi 514 0.0144 0.40 0.39 unirrigated government NA Parsi Total 380902.50 Ghasoi 869/2781 0.080512243 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 882 0.067298496 irrigated private 985000 9943 Ghasoi 884 0.071099441 irrigated private 985000 10505 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-28 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Ghasoi 888 0.093659727 irrigated private 985000 13838 Ghasoi 892 0.103825504 irrigated private 985000 15340 Ghasoi 893 0.209639221 irrigated private 985000 30974 Ghasoi 894 0.091657735 irrigated private 985000 13542 Ghasoi 897 0.024314047 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 900 0.0144 0.28 0.27 irrigated private 985000 51315 Ghasoi 903 0.043360253 irrigated government NA Ghasoi 905 0.056323067 irrigated private 985000 8322 Ghasoi 907 0.013988916 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 908 0.01023848 irrigated private 985000 1513 Ghasoi 918 0.001108934 irrigated private 985000 164 Ghasoi 920 0.03494653 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 921 0.087717563 irrigated private 985000 12960 Ghasoi 922 0.000311022 irrigated private 985000 46 Ghasoi 971 0.108893873 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1096 0.025385855 irrigated private 985000 3751 Ghasoi 1097 0.01905511 irrigated private 985000 2815 Ghasoi 1098 0.021857779 irrigated private 985000 3229 Ghasoi 1099 0.013740301 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1101 0.145174323 irrigated private 985000 21450 Ghasoi 1125 0.006002255 irrigated private 985000 887 Ghasoi 1127 0.000102504 irrigated private 985000 15 Ghasoi 1128 0.068467692 irrigated private 985000 10116 Ghasoi 1129 0.031547444 unirrigated private 447500 2118 Ghasoi 1130 0.0144 0.10 0.09 irrigated private 985000 24902 Ghasoi 1133 0.15231712 irrigated private 985000 22505 Ghasoi 1154 0.070102645 irrigated private 985000 10358 Ghasoi 1155 0.055587371 irrigated private 985000 8213 Ghasoi 1164 0.0144 0.41 0.39 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1169 0.0144 0.26 0.25 irrigated private 985000 48293 Ghasoi 2265 0.001711443 irrigated private 985000 253 Ghasoi 2266 0.1752524 irrigated private 985000 25894 Ghasoi 2267 0.0144 0.25 0.24 irrigated private 985000 47244 Ghasoi 2224 0.014907248 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 2223 0.179273264 irrigated private 985000 26488 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-29 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Ghasoi 2217 0.160832741 unirrigated private 447500 10796 Ghasoi 2216 0.006272354 irrigated private 985000 927 Ghasoi 2215 0.046038261 irrigated private 985000 6802 Ghasoi 2214 0.014672516 irrigated private 985000 2168 Ghasoi 2213 0.11087812 irrigated private 985000 16382 Ghasoi 2212 0.0144 0.16 0.14 irrigated private 985000 33297 Ghasoi 2211 0.035587618 irrigated private 985000 5258 Ghasoi 2202 0.095953423 irrigated private 985000 14177 Ghasoi 2201 0.305610923 irrigated private 985000 45154 Ghasoi 2199 0.0144 0.18 0.17 irrigated private 985000 37182 Ghasoi 2198 0.217165009 irrigated private 985000 32086 Ghasoi 2030 0.006212867 irrigated private 985000 918 Ghasoi 2009 0.0144 0.53 0.52 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 2007 0.170880159 unirrigated private 447500 11470 Ghasoi 2006 0.2099867 unirrigated private 447500 14095 Ghasoi 2002 0.160876989 unirrigated private 447500 10799 Ghasoi 2001 0.0144 0.16 0.15 unirrigated private 447500 33988 Ghasoi 1996 0.0144 0.77 0.76 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1986 0.073979577 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1985 0.024952728 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1948 0.014687281 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1932 0.004496246 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1921 0.0144 0.07 0.06 irrigated private 985000 20565 Ghasoi 1920 0.216395189 irrigated private 985000 31972 Ghasoi 1919 0.120422116 irrigated private 985000 17792 Ghasoi 1914 0.00081501 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1820 0.216495376 irrigated private 985000 31987 Ghasoi 1577 0.0144 0.59 0.58 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1575 0.000302966 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1574 0.021393542 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1573 0.107605436 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1572 0.104278949 irrigated private 985000 15407 Ghasoi 1568 0.111353193 unirrigated private 447500 7475 Ghasoi 1555 0.0144 0.32 0.31 irrigated private 985000 57307 Ghasoi 1554 0.020317488 irrigated private 985000 3002 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-30 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Ghasoi 1549 0.034899302 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1548 0.06424074 irrigated private 985000 9492 Ghasoi 1547 0.075251028 unirrigated government NA Ghasoi 1546 0.176595394 irrigated private 985000 26092 Ghasoi 891/2 0.111321874 irrigated private 985000 16448 Ghasoi 906/1 0.104885258 irrigated private 985000 15497 Ghasoi 906/2 0.091440495 irrigated private 985000 13510 Ghasoi 895/1 0.151569072 irrigated private 985000 22394 Ghasoi 895/2 0.029436677 irrigated private 985000 4349 Ghasoi Total 995779.82 Maukheda 307 0.019657703 irrigated private 985000 2904 Maukheda 295 0.0144 0.19 0.17 irrigated private 985000 12056 Maukheda 323 0.002041706 irrigated private 985000 302 Maukheda 359 0.0144 0.31 0.30 unirrigated private 447500 25442 Maukheda 315 0.0144 0.22 0.21 unirrigated private 447500 19606 Maukheda 293 0.006893996 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 334 0.017111792 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 316 0.054066816 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 294 0.180612527 irrigated private 985000 26686 Maukheda 325 0.150021618 unirrigated private 447500 10070 Maukheda 214 0.081201365 irrigated private 985000 11998 Maukheda 392 0.0144 0.19 0.18 unirrigated private 447500 17526 Maukheda 327 0.032177726 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 343 0.189156614 irrigated private 985000 27948 Maukheda 328 0.009420489 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 326 0.322699034 irrigated private 985000 47679 Maukheda 306 0.111286595 irrigated private 985000 16443 Maukheda 292 0.007733773 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 211 0.279735374 unirrigated government NA Maukheda 340 0.388431962 irrigated private 985000 57391 Maukheda 332 0.0144 0.25 0.23 irrigated private 985000 12056 Maukheda 300 0.067743626 irrigated private 985000 10009 Maukheda Total 298115.58 Belara 596 0.000705256 unirrigated private 670000 71 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-31 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Belara 602 0.109097485 unirrigated government NA Belara 603 0.05191057 unirrigated private 670000 5217 Belara 605 0.395031529 unirrigated private 670000 39701 Belara 607 0.0144 0.18 0.16 unirrigated private 670000 24705 Belara 608 0.320998216 irrigated private 1340000 64521 Belara 610 0.054425384 unirrigated government NA Belara 688 0.223976168 unirrigated government NA Belara 689 0.018417461 unirrigated government NA Belara 691 0.0144 0.41 0.39 unirrigated private 670000 47870 Belara Total 182084.51 Dabdi 92 0.023634918 irrigated private 985000 19788 Dabdi 13 0.102420705 unirrigated government NA Dabdi 12 0.029059456 unirrigated government NA Dabdi 14 0.055266172 irrigated private 985000 46272 Dabdi 7 0.0144 0.24 0.22 irrigated private 985000 44699 Dabdi 11 0.026371571 unirrigated government NA Dabdi 4 0.028182906 unirrigated government NA Dabdi 3 0.452612674 irrigated private 985000 378950 Dabdi Total 489709.02 Dayoriya Vijay 167 0.042246676 irrigated private 985000 6242 Dayoriya Vijay 168 0.028615927 irrigated private 985000 4228 Dayoriya Vijay 169 0.10869375 irrigated private 985000 16060 Dayoriya Vijay 170 0.085962874 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 171 0.064721105 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 178 0.092105451 irrigated private 985000 13609 Dayoriya Vijay 179 0.003183789 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 1076 0.092028904 Irrigated private 985000 13597 Dayoriya Vijay 1077 0.058138525 unirrigated government NA Dayoriya Vijay 1078 0.09918256 Irrigated private 985000 14654 Dayoriya Vijay 1081 0.071458115 Irrigated private 985000 10558 Dayoriya Vijay 1107 0.0144 0.11 0.10 unirrigated government NA Dayoriya Vijay 1108 0.092378048 Irrigated private 985000 13649 Dayoriya Vijay 1109 0.105329841 Irrigated private 985000 15562 Dayoriya Vijay 1110 0.0163777 Irrigated private 985000 2420 Dayoriya Vijay 1115 0.502695972 unirrigated government NA ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-32 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Dayoriya Vijay 1164 0.05720885 unirrigated government NA Dayoriya Vijay 1201 0.066017077 irrigated private 985000 9754 Dayoriya Vijay 1202 0.047253521 irrigated private 985000 6982 Dayoriya Vijay 1205 0.088696249 irrigated private 985000 13105 Dayoriya Vijay 1208 0.084839338 irrigated private 985000 12535 Dayoriya Vijay 1209 0.078354914 unirrigated government NA Dayoriya Vijay 1210 0.040163389 irrigated private 985000 5934 Dayoriya Vijay 1211 0.217342147 irrigated private 985000 32112 Dayoriya Vijay 1212 2.79731E-06 irrigated private 985000 0 Dayoriya Vijay 1213 0.177362609 irrigated private 985000 26205 Dayoriya Vijay 1229 0.084458436 Irrigated private 985000 12479 Dayoriya Vijay 1230 0.0144 0.02 0.01 Irrigated private 985000 13084 Dayoriya Vijay 1265 0.235804298 Irrigated private 985000 34840 Dayoriya Vijay 1266 0.151179103 Irrigated private 985000 22337 Dayoriya Vijay 1275 0.052044561 unirrigated government NA Dayoriya Vijay 1276 0.0144 0.18 0.17 Irrigated private 985000 36536 Dayoriya Vijay 1296 0.043500807 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 176 0.001515874 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 180 0.0144 0.08 0.06 Irrigated private 985000 21405 Dayoriya Vijay 181 0.216256373 Irrigated private 985000 31952 Dayoriya Vijay 182 0.068097891 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 183 0.06844076 not given government NA Dayoriya Vijay 184 0.000368867 irrigated private 985000 55 Dayoriya Vijay Total 389892.78 Deoriya Moti 409 0.051224767 irrigated private 985000 7568 Deoriya Moti 419 0.0144 0.18 0.17 irrigated private 985000 37009 Deoriya Moti 447 0.311786533 irrigated private 985000 46066 Deoriya Moti 418 0.076895038 irrigated private 985000 11361 Deoriya Moti 470 0.092595609 irrigated private 985000 13681 Deoriya Moti 405 0.0144 0.26 0.25 irrigated private 985000 48808 Deoriya Moti 383 0.029077086 unirrigated government NA Deoriya Moti 474 0.070692602 irrigated private 985000 10445 Deoriya Moti 471 0.06122825 irrigated private 985000 9046 Deoriya Moti 406 0.308088754 irrigated private 985000 45520 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-33 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Deoriya Moti 445 0.0144 0.19 0.17 Irrigated private 985000 37701 Deoriya Moti 416 0.117249687 Irrigated private 985000 17324 Deoriya Moti 446 0.14576469 Irrigated private 985000 21537 Deoriya Moti 476 0.0144 0.81 0.80 Irrigated private 985000 130004 Deoriya Moti 407 0.014687672 Irrigated private 985000 2170 Deoriya Moti 408 0.032083838 Irrigated private 985000 4740 Deoriya Moti Total 442981.21 Dhikniya 1063 0.272462523 unirrigated government NA Dhikniya 1076 0.164149854 irrigated government NA Dhikniya 674 0.298808365 Irrigated private 1246000 55847 Dhikniya 676 0.249063324 Irrigated private 1246000 46550 Dhikniya 677 0.0144 0.37 0.35 irrigated private 1246000 81522 Dhikniya 678 0.047888586 irrigated private 1246000 8950 Dhikniya 802 0.027300683 irrigated private 1246000 5102 Dhikniya 803 0.163641843 irrigated private 1246000 30585 Dhikniya 810 0.025799435 irrigated private 1246000 4822 Dhikniya 811 0.247954823 irrigated private 1246000 46343 Dhikniya 812 0.0144 0.46 0.45 irrigated private 1246000 98468 Dhikniya 813 0.010897597 unirrigated government NA Dhikniya 818 0.063929249 irrigated private 1246000 11948 Dhikniya 820 0.063506568 irrigated private 1246000 11869 Dhikniya 821 0.058099351 irrigated private 1246000 10859 Dhikniya 822 0.047129419 Irrigated private 1246000 8808 Dhikniya 823 0.0144 0.20 0.18 Irrigated private 1246000 49665 Dhikniya Total 471339.26 Lakhwa 302 0.0144 0.32 0.31 not given private 985000 57558 Lakhwa 308 0.485112429 not given government NA Lakhwa 320 0.005818429 not given government NA Lakhwa 326 0.000556638 not given private 985000 82 Lakhwa 327 0.249932832 not given private 985000 36928 Lakhwa 328 0.292714806 not given private 985000 43249 Lakhwa 329 0.000177341 not given private 985000 26 Lakhwa 331 0.0144 0.29 0.27 not given private 985000 52613 Lakhwa 344 0.084347983 not given government NA ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-34 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Lakhwa 348 0.045916738 not given private 985000 6784 Lakhwa 350 0.050598294 not given private 985000 7476 Lakhwa 351 0.108846786 not given private 985000 16082 Lakhwa 352 0.087802612 not given private 985000 12973 Lakhwa 353 0.0144 0.28 0.27 not given private 985000 52030 Lakhwa 354 0.001442481 not given government NA Lakhwa 357 0.002289371 not given private 985000 338 Lakhwa 359 0.022470407 not given private 985000 3320 Lakhwa 360 0.138429423 not given private 985000 20453 Lakhwa 361 0.058020197 not given private 985000 8572 Lakhwa 362 0.003109299 not given private 985000 459 Lakhwa 379 0.17504459 not given government NA Lakhwa 387 0.147551022 not given private 985000 21801 Lakhwa 388 0.154466558 not given private 985000 22822 Lakhwa 390 0.002745771 not given private 985000 406 Lakhwa 392 0.025037134 not given private 985000 3699 Lakhwa 394 0.051031382 not given private 985000 7540 Lakhwa 395 0.001584644 not given private 985000 234 Lakhwa 428 0.022734036 not given government NA Lakhwa 429 0.0144 0.31 0.30 not given private 985000 56022 Lakhwa 430 0.053630085 not given government NA Lakhwa 431 0.136958545 not given private 985000 20236 Lakhwa Total 451702.79 Titrod 1292 0.109732597 irrigated private 985000 16213 Titrod 1293 0.0144 0.23 0.21 irrigated private 985000 43453 Titrod 1294 0.021529138 not given government NA Titrod 1295 0.307690982 irrigated private 985000 45461 Titrod 1299 0.0144 0.83 0.82 not given private 985000 132538 Titrod 1301 0.148644082 irrigated private 985000 21962 Titrod 1419 0.0144 0.28 0.26 irrigated private 985000 51161 Titrod 1418 0.313743589 irrigated private 985000 46356 Titrod 1417 0.007021912 irrigated private 985000 1037 Titrod 1430 0.0144 0.72 0.70 irrigated private 985000 115909 Titrod 1447 0.013884956 not given government NA Titrod 309 0.107151113 irrigated private 985000 15832 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-35 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Titrod 319 0.463451444 unirrigated private 447500 31109 Titrod 320 0.0144 0.06 0.04 not given government NA Titrod 323 0.0144 0.43 0.41 irrigated private 985000 73282 Titrod 324 0.582211261 irrigated private 985000 86022 Titrod 326 0.024382112 not given government NA Titrod 327 0.059046065 not given government NA Titrod 334 0.209498699 irrigated private 985000 30953 Titrod 335 0.0144 0.12 0.11 irrigated private 985000 27627 Titrod 337 0.203048641 irrigated private 985000 30000 Titrod 340 0.061120803 irrigated private 985000 9031 Titrod 343 0.193082548 unirrigated private 447500 12961 Titrod 368 0.017899254 not given government NA Titrod 369 0.017881372 not given government NA Titrod 370 0.0144 0.24 0.23 unirrigated private 447500 17488 Titrod 371 0.129607026 irrigated private 985000 19149 Titrod 372 0.093138033 irrigated private 985000 13761 Titrod 397 0.018384825 irrigated government NA Titrod 404 0.009313812 not given government NA Titrod 1137 0.0144 0.69 0.68 irrigated private 985000 112426 Titrod 1160 0.226749067 irrigated private 985000 33502 Titrod 1161 0.110529814 irrigated private 985000 16331 Titrod 1180 0.001929008 irrigated private 985000 285 Titrod 1182 0.103494499 unirrigated private 447500 6947 Titrod 1183 0.046793441 irrigated private 985000 6914 Titrod 1188 0.018859217 not given government NA Titrod 1194 0.422807045 irrigated private 985000 62470 Titrod 1195 0.041359193 not given private 985000 6111 Titrod 1206 0.049745487 irrigated private 985000 7350 Titrod 1207 0.435240247 irrigated private 985000 64307 Titrod 1208 0.0144 0.16 0.15 irrigated private 985000 33638 Titrod 1225 0.0144 0.44 0.43 irrigated private 985000 75535 Titrod 1247 0.016699747 not given government NA Titrod 1273 0.0144 1.68 1.67 irrigated private 985000 258825 Titrod 1283 0.0144 0.75 0.73 irrigated private 985000 120224 Titrod 393 0.011321621 not given government NA ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-36 Village Name Khasra Area Area within Area within Number within RoW ROW-Area Tower within Tower Land Category Land Ownership Compensation Compensation Footing footing (irrigated/unirrigated) (government/private) Amount Used Amount Titrod Total Grand Total ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT E-1-37 Annex F Stakeholder Engagement Plan & Grievance Redressal Mechanism 1 INTRODUCTION This document presents the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) Mandsaur Solar Project of Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar Park and associated internal evacuation infrastructure and transmission lines, being developed by the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar limited (RUMSL) meeting the requirements of the applicable reference framework for the project. The aim of this document is guiding stakeholder consultation and grievance redressal process at different stages of the life cycle of the project. This is based on a detailed Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report and is part of the broader Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP). This plan, above all, aims at allowing the engagement to be undertaken in a systematic manner which will allow the various stakeholder groups, to express their individual views, opinions and concerns, while allowing for the project to appropriately respond to them. The plan is aimed at enabling active meaningful engagement with the stakeholder groups, one of the most important mechanisms of which is grievance redressal. 1.1 PROJECT CONTEXT Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (herein after referred as ‘RUMSL”) is developing a 250 MW Solar Park (Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar Park), in Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh. For the purpose of evacuation of the power generated, a transmission system, comprising of one pooling substation, one grid substation and a 47.97 km transmission line being developed by RUMSL which passes through 21 villages in the tehsil of Suwasara and Sitamau in District Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh. The proposed project will be developed under two phases: • Phase 1: Transmission Line of about 8.831 km length from Gujarkhedi pooling substation to temporary tapping point on existing Bhanpura- Badod 220 KV DC Transmission Line and 220 KV Gujarkhedi Pooling substation; • Phase 2: Transmission Line of about 39.139 km length from temporary tapping point to Sitamau MPPTCL Grid Substation and 440 KV Sitamau Grid Substation. The World Bank has agreed to provide financial support for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines and substations of the Neemuch- Mandsaur Solar Park. As part of its investment requirements, World Bank requires an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) to be undertaken for the internal evacuation and associated transmission lines for the park. This SEP and GRM has been prepared as part of the environmental and social management plans for the ESIA. . The present SEP and GRM is ERM SEP &GRM PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 1 aimed at providing for a mechanism of engagement and grievance redressal for the duration of the project lifecycle. 1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SEP & GRM The IFC Stakeholder Engagement Handbook defines ‘Stakeholder Engagement’ as “ a means of describing a broader, more inclusive, and continuous process between a company and those potentially impacted that encompasses a range of activities and approaches and spans the entire life of a project”. The specific objectives of the SEP are: • Identification of the stakeholder groups of the transmission line and analysis of their profiles, interests, issues/impacts and concerns relevant to the project ; • Identification of specific measures to allow meaningful engagement with different stakeholder groups identified in a manner that is transparent and accessible and using culturally appropriate communication methods with a specific focus on the stakeholders with high influence/impact ; • Facilitate adequate and timely dissemination of information to the stakeholder groups in a culturally appropriate manner; • Provide systems for prior disclosure/dissemination of information and consultation including seeking inputs from affected persons, incorporation of inputs, as applicable, providing feedback to affected persons/groups on whether and how the input has been incorporated; and • Providing a mechanism for documentation of the activities undertaken and the reporting and monitoring of the same. Grievance Redressal is one of the most critical components of effective stakeholder engagement. The IFC Good Practice Note on Addressing Grievances from Project Affected Communities (2009) defines a grievance as “a concern or complaint raised by an individual or a group within communities affected by company operations. Both concerns and complaints can result from either real or perceived impacts of a company’s operations, and may be filed in the same manner and handled with the same procedure.” The purpose of GRM is to provide a forum to the external stakeholders to voice their concerns, queries and issues with the project. Such a mechanism would provide the stakeholders with one project personnel or one channel through which their queries will be channelled as well as ensure timely responses to each query. The specific objectives of the GRM are as follows: • To allow stakeholders the opportunity to raise comments/concerns • To structure and manage the handling of comments, responses and grievances, and allow monitoring of effectiveness of the mechanism; and • To ensure that comments, responses and grievances are handled in a fair and transparent manner, in line with the applicable reference framework. ERM SEP &GRM PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 2 1.3 PRINCIPLES OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL The stakeholder engagement and grievance redressal process for the project will be based on Guiding Principles on which The World Bank Policy on Access to Information (2013) is based. They are: • Maximizing access to information; • Setting out clear list of exceptions; • Safeguarding the deliberative process; • Providing clear procedures for making information available; and • Recognizing requester’s right to an appeals process. 1.4 APPLICABILITY OF SEP & GRM The SEP& GRM applies to the entire project lifecycle of the internal evacuation infrastructure for the Neemuch-Mandsaur Solar Park. The SEP&GRM is part of a larger ESMP and is to be considered as live document, to be updated regularly based on the emerging needs and patterns for engagement with the various stakeholders. 1.5 LAYOUT OF THE SEP & GRM The remaining sections of the SEP & GRM are structured as follows Section 2 Summary of Stakeholder Consultations undertaken as part of the ESIA process and Stakeholder Identification and Mapping Section 4 Mechanism for Information Disclosure and Consultation Section 5 Grievance Redressal Mechanism Section 6 Implementation Mechanism for the SEP & GRM ERM SEP &GRM PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 3 2 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS UNDERTAKEN AS PART OF THE ESIA PROCESS AND STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS The details of the stakeholders identified and consultations held with them during ESIA is provided in ESIA Report. This section provides a summary of the stakeholder identification and analysis as the context within which these stakeholder engagement activities are recommended. The stakeholder analysis in ESIA has identified the individuals or groups that are likely to be impacted by the project activities and sorts them based on the significance of the impact/influence. This information was used to formulate the mechanisms for engagement and assess the manner in which the interests of the stakeholders should be addressed during the project lifecycle. 2.1 STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION A stakeholder is “a person, group, or organization that has a direct or indirect stake in a project/organization because it can affect or be affected by the Project/organization's actions, objectives, and policies”. Stakeholders thus vary in terms of degree of interest, influence and control they have over the project. While those stakeholders who have a direct impact on or are directly impacted by the project are known as Primary Stakeholders, those who have an indirect impact or are indirectly impacted are known as Secondary Stakeholders. Keeping in mind the nature of the project and its setting, a detailed analysis of the stakeholders and their profiles was undertaken as part of the ESIA for this project. The following table provides a summary of the stakeholder groups identified, their key interests and level of impact and influence. ERM SEP &GRM PROJECT # I11523/0400920 A PRIL 2018 4 Table 2.1 Summary of Stakeholder Analysis Stakeholder Concerns and Expectations Level of Impact Level of Influence of Group of project Stakeholder Group Primary Stakeholder Project Affected Adequate compensation for the crop loss due to project activities; • High High Land Owners of Compensation for the land under the tower footprint as they are unable to • both the solar continue construction; park and • Access to benefits from the project in terms of employment and development of transmission line infrastructure ; Minimal disturbance to the community with regards to access issues, pollution, health and safety risks and influx of migrant workers Local Community • Receiving benefits from the project in terms of employment and development of Medium Low infrastructure and the community Minimal disturbance to the community with regards to access issues, pollution, health and safety risks and influx of migrant workers Vulnerable • Priority in economic benefits and development opportunities created by the Medium/High Low community project Minimal disturbance to the community in regards to access issues, pollution and influx of migrant workers Local Gram • Implementation of community development programmes in consultation with Medium Medium/High Panchayats the Gram Panchayat and the local community • Preference to the local community in contractor and employment opportunities from the project • Regular updates on the project activities and the opportunities from the same Minimal disturbance to the community in regards to access issues, pollution and influx of migrant workers Regulatory • Project’s compliance to the regulatory requirements Low High Authority Timely disclosure of information and provisioning of updated through the life of the project District • Project’s compliance to the regulatory requirements Low High Administration Timely disclosure of information and provisioning of updates throughout the life of the project Contractors and • the role of the project in continued economic opportunity and work generation Highz High sub-contractor • avoidance of any reputational risks associated with the project due to any future community unrest or project activities ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 5 Stakeholder Concerns and Expectations Level of Impact Level of Influence of Group of project Stakeholder Group • clarity in terms of scope of work, expectations, key performance indicators and timelines • timely and adequate disclosure of information to allow the project activities to be carried out • fair business opportunities and contract closure business continuity Contractual • the role of the project in continued economic opportunity, work generation and a High High Workers source of income • timely settlement of dues and payments in keeping with the legal requirements • continued work opportunities safety at work Secondary Stakeholder Opinion holders • Receiving benefits from the project in terms of employment and development of Low Medium & Community infrastructure and the community Leaders • Regular updates on the project activities and the opportunities from the same Minimal disturbance to the community in regards to access issues, health and safety and influx of migrant workers State • Compliance to the regulatory requirements for the project Low High Administration • Project’s role in the development of the area Timely disclosure of information pertaining to the project activities ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH-MANDSAUR SOLAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 6 2.2 OVERVIEW OF KEY ISSUES AND STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS The key issues identified during discussions with various stakeholders are as follows: Table 2.2 Key Issues Identified and how they are addressed Category Description Measures Planned Preference to The local community representatives • As part of the ARAP prepared for local community were of the opinion that as the solar the solar park and RAP for in development park and transmission line project are transmission lines, temporary benefits being set up on their village land, with employment of the impacted some households losing agricultural land owners in project activities land, the local communities should be has been identified as an given preference in terms of entitlement; employment opportunities and small • The project also gives priority to contracts. Within this, the impacted the local community as workers land owners should be given in the project, in keeping with the preference. The community was of the skill set requirement opinion that the semi-skilled and unskilled should be given on a priority to the local community members. Loss of grazing The solar park, pooling substation and • As part of the ARAP prepared for land grid substation are located on the solar park and RAP for government land which was earlier transmission lines, the following used by the community for grazing entitlements have been identified: purposes. The diversion of this land • identification of alternative will thus result in an increase on the grazing land in consultation with pressure on the remaining grazing the Gram Panchayat; lands in the area. Also, as the pooling • in case no alternative land is substation, grid substation and solar available, development initiatives park will create a boundary wall along focusing on supporting the the periphery there will also be a loss livestock holdings shall be of access for the livestock and the identified, as part of the CSR community. The project should thus programme of the project. these undertake development activities in may include establishing the area in lieu of the lost grazing land; Gaushalas, fodder camps, providing drinking water for livestock etc. these shall be finalized in consultation with the Gram Panchayat. Presence of The community was of the opinion that • The ESMP formulated for the migrant labourers there have been no instances of conflict project provides detailed with the migrant workers for the measures to be taken for the project. According to the community, management of labour for the the migrant workers have been project. One of the measures put respectful to the community and in place is the provisioning of mindful of the traditional practices in adequate sanitation facilities in the area. However, the open defecation labour camps and prohibition of by the migrant workers, in resulting in open defecation. the deterioration of the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the outskirts of villages. Delay in Payment The local community in certain villages • as part of the RAP developed for of Compensation such as Belara reported that while the the transmission line, the for Tower foundation and erection activities had payment of compensation for the ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 7 Category Description Measures Planned Foundation and been undertaken during the Kharif impacted land owners shall be Erection season, the community was yet to expediated Activities receive the compensation amount due. according to the discussion with the MPPTCL representatives and Bajaj Electrical representatives it was understood that this was primarily due to the fact that the files for the compensation approval were stuck in the Tehsildaar office at Sitamau as the Tehsildaar had been recently changed. ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 8 3 MECHANISM FOR INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND CONSULTATION This section provides an understanding of the information disclosure and consultation plan put in place for the project. This plan shall guide the engagement with the external stakeholders through the life of the project. In cases of emergencies, the standard emergency response provisions of MPPTCL shall apply. 3.1 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE As has been mentioned earlier, information disclosure is a critical component of the engagement activities to be undertaken by the project. The information disclosure will be undertaken primarily through two means; preparation and dissemination of briefing material and organization of community consultations or group meetings. The primary purpose of the disclosure process will be to make information accessible and available to all in a simple and easy to understand manner. The briefing material shall be in the local language Hindi. Following communication tools shall be designed for effective dissemination of relevant information. • Executive Technical Summary of ESIA-ESMP Reports: This will be kept in the offices of local gram panchayats office and the project office; • Non-technical Summary/Brochures in Hindi: Sufficient number of the brochure is circulated during public meetings/individual consultations. • Posters on Grievance Mechanism along with contact details: To be made available at Gram Panchayat Office and other Public Buildings where it can be easily accessed. All documents shall be made available to the public in accordance with relevant provisions of the RTI Act, except when otherwise warranted by legal requirements. Information shall be provided in a timely and regular manner to all stakeholders, affected parties, and the general public. The following table provides an understanding of the specific information to be disclosed. Table 3.1 Information Disclosure Plan Topic Documents to Where When /Frequency be Disclosed Resettlement, Resettlement World Bank’s Infoshop And Aug-Sept 2017 Rehabilitation Action Plan On the website of project, Jan-Feb 2018: At and Land (RAP). the time of Acquisition The project will make the RAP finalization of available to affected persons and local RAP. NGOs in the local language; Hindi in But to remain on the following offices: the website and • DM’s Office other disclosure • District Libraries locations • Local Gram Panchayat office throughout the • Site Office of the EPC Contractor project period. ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 9 Topic Documents to Where When /Frequency be Disclosed Information • Through one-to-one meetings Aug-Sep 2017 and regarding with PAFs. Jan-Feb 2018: At impacted • project office and website of the time of people and project/RUMSL, finalization of RAP their entitlements in local language RAP Monthly • Local Gram Panchayat office First Week of progress report. • Site Office of the EPC Contractor Every Month during Sep 2017 to March 2018 Grievance SEP and GRM • Local Gram Panchayat office End of Dec 2017 Redressal. • Site Office of the EPC Contractor Environmental Construction On the web sites of SPPD End of Dec 2017 Management Schedule Hard copies in Hindi in the following Plan including offices: movement of • Local gram panchayat office heavy • Office of the contractor machinery Hazardous • On the web sites of SPPD End of Dec 2017 Waste Disposal • Office of the EPC contractor Regular Meetings with • Local village gram panchayat As per Demand or Disclosure the office Request from stakeholders to specific provide them stakeholders an update on the status of the project, the next steps (civil works for tower base, erection of steel structures, stringing and maintenance) and the possible impacts on the stakeholders As part of this information disclosure process, the stakeholders shall be provided with an opportunity to provide feedback and inputs into the project using the grievance mechanism as defined in Section 4. These feedbacks should be recorded and documented. This information disclosure process will thus facilitate the transparency, accountability, and legitimacy as well as operations overseen by it. A designated Information Officer shall be responsible for ensuring timely and complete dissemination in accordance with this policy. ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 10 3.2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Keeping in mind the above objectives of the engagement activities and the stakeholder profiles identified in previous sections, following activities have been identified which will allow for the engagement in an effective manner and in keeping with the socio-economic context of the stakeholders These activities envisage the involvement of all the stakeholders’ at each stage of project planning and implementation. This involvement of the community shall not limited to interactions with the community but also disclosing relevant information pertaining to the project tasks. The detailed engagement plan is as follows: ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 11 Table 3.2 Engagement Plan Purpose Stakeholder Group Details of Engagement Frequency of Proposed location Engagement of Engagement Planning Stage Information As discussed in Table 3.1 Disclosure Consultations as • Project Affected Land Owners of • Socio-economic survey of Project Affected Land During the Individual PAF part of RAP and both the solar park and owners for the development of the ESIA, RAP and preparation of level ESIA preparation transmission line the entitlements therein the ESIA and RAP • Local Community • Focus group discussions and consultations with During the Local village level • Vulnerable community stakeholders in respect to impact on common preparation of • Local Gram Panchayats resources and cultural aspects. the ESIA and • Opinion holders & Community RAP Leaders • Regulatory Authority (including • The one-on-one meetings and consultations with During the Offices of MoEFCC, CPCB, MPPCB, CGWA, the stakeholders shall be undertaken in respect to preparation of authorities Ministry of Road Transport and identifying the potential entitlements and the ESIA and Highways, State Transport mitigation measures for the impacts identified; RAP Authority, Department of Telegraph etc.) • District Administration (including District Collector, Revenue Department etc.) Construction Stage Civil works for tower base Implementation • Project Affected Land owners • Meetings with PAFs of each village or a cluster of At the time of Local gram of RAP • Local Gram Panchayat villages to provide them an update on the finalized RAP panchayat office RAP and ESIA and the schedule for the implementation implementation; • One to one meetings with PAFs for receiving their feedback. During civil • Contractors and sub-contractors • Meetings and Tool Box talks to provide briefings on Daily during At the works • Contractual Workers the tasks to be completed and the standards to be construction construction site ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 12 Purpose Stakeholder Group Details of Engagement Frequency of Proposed location Engagement of Engagement followed for quality control and health and safety protection Erection of Steel Structure Minimising loss • Project Affected Land owners • Meetings with individual PAFs to inform them At the time of Local gram of private assets • Local Gram Panchayat about the commencement of tower erection work, RAP panchayat office requirement of additional land area for storing implementati material, how tower components will be on transported and if any harm to farm structures or trees are envisaged. Workers health • Contractors and sub-contractors Meetings and Tool Box talks to provide briefings on the Daily during At the construction and safety • Contractual Workers tasks to be completed and the standards to be followed erection site for quality control and health and safety protection activities (such as using helmets, harnesses etc.) Stringing Activities Minimising loss • Project Affected Land owners • Meetings with PAFs in Groups to inform them At the time of Local gram of private assets • Local Gram Panchayat about the commencement of stringing work, RAP panchayat office equipment or machinery to be used, transport plan implementati of the required material, people and equipment and on likelihood of any loss to their personal assets. Workers Health • Contractors and sub-contractors Meetings and Tool Box talks to provide briefings on the Daily during At the construction and Safety • Contractual Workers tasks to be completed and the standards to be followed stringing site for quality control and health and safety protection (such as using harnesses etc.) Project Operation Phase Charging of Conductors Community • Local Gram Panchayats and • Gram Panchayat’s to be informed about the date on One week Villages through Health and Safety Community which the charging of the conductors being prior to the which the planned. Scheduled transmission line • Distribution of public awareness material on do’s charging passes through and don’ts within the RoW of the transmission line and Sub-stations. Preventive Maintenance Information • Local Gram Panchayats • Gram Panchayat’s to be informed about the date on Pertaining to which maintenance activities being planned Maintenance Activities Emergency Maintenance Activities ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 13 Purpose Stakeholder Group Details of Engagement Frequency of Proposed location Engagement of Engagement Information • Gram Panchayat Concerned • Verbal Communication to local gram panchayat At the time of Local village gram Pertaining to • The PAFs whose private assets are representatives on the issue of emergency emergency panchayat office Maintenance likely to be damaged. maintenance activities being undertaken and the actvities Activities risks to the local community ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 14 4 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL Another important component of stakeholder engagement is grievance redressal. The purpose of GRM is to provide a forum to the external stakeholders to voice their concerns, queries and issues with the project. This section provides an understanding of the process of grievance redressal to be followed for this project. 4.1 TYPES OF ANTICIPATED GRIEVANCES As stated earlier, a grievance is a concern or complaint raised by an individual or a group within communities affected by company operations. Both concerns and complaints can result from either real or perceived impacts of a company’s operations, and may be filed in the same manner and handled with the same procedure. Grievances may take the form of specific complaints for actual damages or injury, general concerns about project activities, incidents and impacts or perceived impacts. Based on the understanding of the project area and the stakeholders, an indicative list of the typical grievances have been identified for the project, as can be seen below: • Planning Stage o Entitlements identified as part of the RAP and ESMP; • Construction Stage (including civil works, tower erection and stringing activities) o Damage to crop, trees and property; o Issues in the payment of compensation for damage to crop, trees and property; o Injury or risk to safety of local community members due to project activities; o Disturbance to locals due to influx of migrant workers in the area; and o Issues arising out of sharing of employment and business opportunity; • Operations and Maintenance Stage o Damage to crop, trees and property during maintenance activities; o Issues in the payment of compensation for damage to crop, trees and property; and o Injury or risk to safety of local community members due to wire snapping, tower fall etc. 4.2 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL PROCESS Based on this understanding, the following grievance redressal mechanism has been formulated. As stated in the previous section, this grievance redressal mechanism will not cover the emergency procedures of electrical safety and the standard regulatory procedures will apply for the same. Also, ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 16 this GRM shall in no way replace or hinder the functioning of the legal processes. ERM SEP &GRM: PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 16 Figure 4.1 Summary of Grievance Redressal Process ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH SOLAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 17 4.2.1 Formation of Grievance Redressal Cell For the purpose of proper maintenance and functioning of the GRM, the project will formulate a Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC). This GRC will be headed by one person from the core team as “Environmental and Social Nodal Expert”. In addition to the E&S Expert, the staffing of GRC will include different members across the various stages of the project lifecycle. During the construction stage, the E&S expert shall be supported by one representative from the affected land owners and the EPC contractor each. During the operations phase, the E&S nodal officer will be support by one representative from the affected land owners and the testing and maintenance division each. 4.2.2 Publicizing and disclosure of the GRM The GRM will be disclosed to the stakeholders through written and verbal communication, as described in the information disclosure plan (see Section 3.1 above). The mediums to be used for this purpose are village level meetings, verbal communication to local gram panchayat members and community leaders, and provisioning of the GRM in the manner outlined in the previous section. The GRM disclosure will be done along with the disclosure of other management plans. 4.2.3 Receiving and Recording Grievances Grievances if any, will be submitted through various channels, including in person, in written form to a noted address, through a toll free phone line or through direct calls to concerned officials, and online. The following table gives the typical grievance communication channel for the key types of grievances across the project lifecycle. Table 4.1 Typical Grievance Communication Route for Anticipated Grievances Type of Grievance Typical Route Planning Stage Entitlements identified as part of the RAP and R&R Expert ESMP; Construction Stage Damage to crop, trees and property; E&S Nodal Officer/EPC Contractor / R&R Expert Issues in the payment of compensation for E&S Nodal Officer/EPC Contractor/R&R damage to crop, trees and property; Expert Injury or risk to safety of local community E&S Nodal Officer/EPC Contractor members due to project activities; Disturbance to locals due to influx of migrant E&S Nodal Officer workers in the area; Issues arising out of sharing of employment E&S Nodal Officer and business opportunity Operations and Maintenance Stage Damage to crop, trees and property during E&S Nodal Officer/ Maintenance Division maintenance activities; representative Issues in the payment of compensation for E&S Nodal Officer damage to crop, trees and property; ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH SOLAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 22 Type of Grievance Typical Route Injury or risk to safety of local community E&S Nodal Officer/ Maintenance Division members due to wire snapping, tower fall etc. representative Regardless who receives the grievances and the medium of communication, all grievances shall be forwarded to the E&S Nodal officer at the earliest. For assisting the communication of grievances, a register will be maintained at the project office and substation, at which any individual/group can come have their complaint registered. The security personnel shall be incharge of maintaining the grievance register and forwarding any grievances received on a weekly basis to the E&S nodal officer. Village leaders and government departments will also be advised to pass any complaints they receive to the E&S Nodal Expert. In case of any information regarding emergency situations, the same shall be immediately communicated to the emergency cell. Each grievance thus received, shall be recorded in a grievance register in the format given below. S. Date Grievance Name of Village Details of Concerned Name of Present Remarks No number Grievant Grievance Department Recording Status Person This grievance register shall be updated at each stage of the grievance redressal. A ticket or a unique number will be generated for all such call and messages. The complainant will follow up based on that unique number. 4.2.4 Acknowledgment of Grievance Upon the completion of the recording of the grievance, the agrieved will be provided with the unique identification grievance number (as recorded in Grievance Register). This may be used by the Complainant to follow up on the status of the grievance. 4.2.5 Resolution of Grievance The Social and Environmental Expert (see Section 6.1 on Man Power for details) shall be responsible for coordination and resolution of grievance/ complaints received. The Social and Environmental Expert will assess the nature of complaint and will accordingly forward the same to the concerned official. All grievances will be responded to within two weeks. If response is not available within 15 days, the complaint will be escalated to next higher level. The resolutions could include provision of information to clarify the situation, undertaking measures to remedy actual problems or compensate for any damage that has been caused either by financial compensation or ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH SOLAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 22 compensation in-kind, and introduction of mitigation measures to prevent recurrence of the problem in the future. This resolution shall be accordingly communicated to the grievant within 20 days. If however, despite escalation an adequate resolution cannot be identified, then an adequate response shall be given to the grievant along with a suggested alternative resolution to the grievance. A stakeholder however is free to approach judiciary system of the country if he or she is not satisfied with the verdict given by GRC. 4.2.6 Update of Records The records of the grievance register shall be updated every 15 days with the present status of the grievance. Once the grievance is resolved, and the same has been communicated to the grievant, the grievance shall be closed in the grievance register. The grievance register should also provide an understanding of the manner in which the grievance was resolved. These instances shall then serve as references for any future grievances of similar nature. 4.3 MONITORING OF GRM IMPLEMENTATION Similar to the monitoring of the SEP implementation, the E&S nodal expert shall undertake regular monitoring of the implementation of the GRM. The monitoring of the GRM implementation will be undertaken on a monthly basis during the construction phase and quarterly basis during the operations phase by the E&S Expert. This shall include (but not limited to) the following: • Number of Grievances received (as per source of grievance) • Number of open grievances • Number of closed grievances • Number of grievances which exceeded the defined timeline • Number of grievances in which an alternate route for resolution was suggested The E&S Expert will also undertake quarterly reporting to the project management team which would allow for the project management team to adequately monitor the implementation of the GRM, as is discussed in the following section. ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH SOLAR PARK AND ASSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 22 5 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND BUDGET For the purpose of ensuring the proper and effective implementation of the SEP and GRM, the project will ensure that this engagement process is given as much importance as the other project activities and ensure the availability of the required resources. The following sub sections discuss both these resource requirements, manpower and financial in detail. 5.1 MANPOWER The E&S nodal expert shall be responsible for the overall implementation of the SEP & GRM. The E&S Expert will be responsible for the implementation of the SEP and head the Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) for the project. This E&S expert shall be a representative of RUMSL and shall be part of the larger ESMC, as depicted in the following figure. Figure 5.1 Broad Structure of ESMC 5.2 FINANCIAL RESOURCES The project will ensure that the budget formulated for the purpose of the stakeholder engagement process and grievance redressal is sufficient to meet the expenses of the same. The budget shall have adequate allocation for the following expense heads: ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH SOLAR PARK AND A SSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 22 • Remuneration of E&S Nodal Expert; • Expenses for preparation and printing of disclosure material; • Expenses for undertaking consultations and community meetings; • Offices and administrative expenses; • Communication expenses; • Transportation expenses; etc. 5.1 REPORTING OF THE SEP-GRM During the construction phase of the project, the performance of the SEP-GRM will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis. For the purpose of review, the E&S Expert will submit quarterly reports to the project management. During the operations phase, the frequency of reporting will be reduced to annual basis. On the basis of these reports, a Stakeholder Engagement and Grievance Redressal Report will be prepared and disclosed annually on the World Bank website, including a summary of issues raised by stakeholders, numbers and subjects of grievances, a summary of key actions taken to address the concerns, analysis of trends and plans for engagement in the next time period. 5.2 REVISION AND UPDATE OF SEP-GRM The SEP and GRM is a live document’ or in other words a document which needs to be revised in a timely manner so as to make it comprehensive for any given period of time. This is so because of the fact that due to the long life span of the project, it is difficult to properly identify and understand each stakeholder or grievance in the beginning of the project. The SEP&GRM thus requires reviews keeping changing risks and circumstances of the project in mind. ERM SEP &GRM: NEEMUCH SOLAR PARK AND A SSOCIATED EVACUATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT # I11523/0400920 APRIL 2018 22 Annex G-1 Construction Phase ESMP ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT A1 1 CONSTRUCTION WORK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) Table 1.1 Construction works ESMP Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Labour Health hazards due to Provision of proper toilet facilities for labours (compliant to S.243 of the Labour EPC Contractor Monthly Report to Accommodations/Sh lack of health and BOCW Rules 1998) and as per provisions in IFC/ EBRD (1) Guidance Camp /Subcontractor RUMSL ifting Labour sanitation conditions Note on Worker’s Accommodation 2009. Some of the important and (which will Campsite through unavailability of relevant provisions to be complied are as follows: be shifted potable water, poor • The labour camps should be located in a place which would and located living conditions, minimize disturbance to the surrounding local community near to the disposal of sewage on • Provision of potable water for drinking from a source recommended transmission open land etc. due to the by Gram Panchayat or concerned Government Department such as line as temporary and shifting Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED); construction nature of the labour • Labours shall be guided to use the sanitation facilities (toilets, urinal, activities camps bathing and washing facilities) provided and under no progresses) circumstances open defecation shall be allowed. • The Sanitation facilities should be in accordance with the rural sanitation promoted through Govt’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; • At least one toilet/urinal/washing facility shall be available per 15 construction workers; • Men and women construction workers shall have separate sanitation facilities; • Arrangement for separate cooking area and supply of cooking fuel- LPG gas or kerosene oil; • Strict prohibition shall be maintained on use of fuel wood and shrubs from nearby areas as kitchen fuel by labours. • Provision of waste collection and segregation with two bins systems (bio-degradable and non-bio degradable) and encourage labours to use the same; • Waste disposal- identify existing locations for waste disposal in the area or create safe disposal pits for biodegradable waste. Non- biodegradable waste shall be stored and disposed to nearest (1) IFC/EBRD: International Finance Corporation/ European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable Municipal waste disposal facility; • The sleeping or resting area (as in a temporary arrangement) should be adequate in size and appropriate to protect its occupiers from harsh weather conditions and keep their personal belongings safe.; • The EPC contractor to consult with the relevant Gram Panchayat before selecting the location of the labour camp; • Temporary labour camps should not be located in proximity to water bodies or local settlements Storage of materials Contamination of land, • Location of storage area shall be avoided on agricultural land and in Storage area EPC Contractor Monthly Report to water bodies, agriculture close proximity to water bodies wherever possible. However, in and each /Subcontractor RUMSL land circumstances if it is unavoidable, the land should be restored back tower to original condition so that it does not affect productivity of the locations land; • Fire extinguishers should be made available in storage areas if inflammable substances like fuel, paints etc. are being stored; • Store all hazardous materials such as oils, paints, thinners, fuels etc. with secondary containment or hard surface; • Spill management kit shall be provided and immediately clean-up of any spillages. Construction • Disturbance to • Vegetation clearance and excavation shall be done in the marked At all tower EPC Contractor Monthly Report to Activities at tower vegetation and excavation and construction area only; locations /Subcontractor RUMSL locations- standing crop; • Adequate compensation shall be paid in keeping with the Foundation and • Loss of top soil; requirements of the Electricity Act, 2003, Part-VIII, Section 67 & 68 & tower erection • Disposal of The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Part-III, Section 10 ("e") for the loss excavation material of crop or vegetation before commencement of the construction; • Soil compaction • Any top soil that is to be removed for construction of tower footings/foundations would be temporarily stored in a proper manner and then be used as a (soil) top cover after construction activities are complete. • After completion of construction activities, site should be cleared for any excess excavated material and leftover construction material. Disposal areas for same shall be identified in consultation with RUMSL; • Tower components and materials shall be placed properly at construction site, thereby reducing disturbance to surrounding standing crop and vegetation. Air emissions due to • All vehicles shall be properly maintained; EPC Contractor Monthly Report to Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable vehicle movement • Excavation activities to be avoided during windy weather /Subcontractor RUMSL conditions; • The unpaved access roads shall be dampened with water sprinklers when necessary to reduce dust, especially during summer windy conditions. Impact on Noise quality • Construction activities are to be carried out during the daytime (6:00 EPC Contractor Monthly Report to am- 6:00 pm); /Subcontractor RUMSL • Avoid unnecessary honking of horns. Impact on water • Excess excavated material shall not be dumped in Nallah/water EPC Contractor Monthly Report to resources and quality course/drainages, /Subcontractor RUMSL • Proper arrangement for clean bathing/washing water would be made at labour camps;; • Approved water supply resource shall be used for water requirements for concreting and curing during foundation activities; • Wastewater generated at labour camp shall have proper disposal arrangements such as septic tank and soak-pits. Disturbance to fauna • Construction and transportation activities should be avoided at EPC Contractor Monthly Report to night (6:00 pm to 6:00 am); /Subcontractor RUMSL • Temporary barriers with wire mesh should be installed on excavated areas to prevent falling of mammalian species. Stringing Activities Clearance of RoW • Prior approval should obtained from Revenue Department for RoW of EPC Monthly Report to felling of trees within RoW; Transmissio Contractor/Subc RUMSL • Ensure only necessary trees are cut down based on the final route n line ontractor survey; • Minimum disturbance to ground vegetation and shrubs in the RoW during stringing. Health and safety Health and safety risks EPC contractor (and its sub-contractors) should follow General Health All tower EPC Monthly Report to and Safety measures covered in Chapter-VIII of the BOCW Act 1996, and locations Contractor/Subc RUMSL Part-III of BOCW Rules 1998. Some of the key provisions relevant for the and RoW of ontractor EPC contractor are mentioned below: Transmissio • Adopt an H&S Policy if employing more than 50 construction n line workers; • Construction areas to be marked and cordoned off; • Manual lifting by adult men to be less than 55kg and for women it should be less than 30kg; • Eye protection for welding, cutting or similar operations which Activity Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Location or Responsibility Reporting to foot print RUMSL applicable may cause hazard to eyes; • All persons performing construction work to wear safety shoes and helmets confirming to national standard; • Every worker engaged in handling sharp objects which may cause injury to hand shall be provided suitable hand gloves; • A construction worker handling cement and concrete to wear close fitting clothing, gloves, helmet/hard hat, proper foot wear, masks etc. and will take all precaution to keep the cement and concrete away from his skin; • Moving parts of the hoists, grouting equipment used for concrete work are securely fenced to avoid any injury or unsafe condition; • The mixing of the concrete is done in such a way that minimum of dust escapes into the air; • Erection of steel structure is considered as a hazardous work (ref. Rule 225, Schedule-IX of BOCW Rules 1998). Workers engaged in erection of transmission tower to follow safety measures in S.183 of the BOCW Rules 1998. The work should be carried out by experienced workers and they should use safety harness, lifelines, catchment etc. • EPC contractor shall ensure a First-aid Box is available at construction site and the contents of the First-Aid Box are compliant to Schedule-III of the BOCW Rules 1998. • EPC contractor shall ensure that health and safety procedures are in place and training on same are provided to the workers prior to construction; • EPC contractor shall ensure that adequate PPEs and safety measures are used during stringing activity through Chambal River (use of life jacket while using boats), railway crossing, thorny vegetation clearing (use of gloves, boots etc.). • Once the stringing is complete, notices (danger sign boards) and anti-climbing devices to be put on all the faces of the tower; • Emergency contact numbers and route to nearest hospital shall be displayed at construction site. • The local/host community shall be kept at safe distance from construction site. Annex G-2 ESMP Monitoring Checklist- Construction and Operation Phase 1 ESMP SITE INSPECTION AND REPORTING CHECKLIST- CONSTRUCITON PHASE (REMAINING CONSTRUCITON ACTIVITIES) GENERAL INFORMATION Name of the Project Site Village Name Taluk/Block/Tehsil District Name State Project Capacity Name of EPC Contractor/Subcontractor Name of the Assessor from RUMSL Date ESMP Checklist/ Performance indicators Name of the location/ Response of the Compliant/ Corrective Action Photographic Commitment Tower location assessor Non- Evidence (if any Compliant applicable) Labour Camp Location for Labour accommodation Is adequate Potable Water supplied? Are adequate toilet and bathing facilities provided and status of its cleanliness and disposal of waste water? What is the source of cooking fuel? Is wood used as cooking fuel? Does the labour camp have adequate lighting and ventilation? Whether the labour camp provided with waste collection bin? And how the collected waste disposed? Is Emergency response plan in place and emergency contact details displayed? Number of first aid kit available and required first aid medicine filled? Key Health (Malaria/ dengue/fever/ any other) issues reported during the last month? Storage of Where is the location of storage materials? Is storage location materials close to any water body? How are hazardous materials stored? ESMP Checklist/ Performance indicators Name of the location/ Response of the Compliant/ Corrective Action Photographic Commitment Tower location assessor Non- Evidence (if any Compliant applicable) Are fire extinguishers / fighting equipments properly maintained? Any incident of fire during last one month? Site activities Is the construction site cleaned after construction work over? Are the routes for movement of vehicles designated? Are construction material and tower components stored randomly beyond the designated area at construction site? Air emissions Are plant and equipment well maintained? (any black smoke observed) What is the maximum speed of vehicles observed at the site? Noise Quality Any noise related complaint from surrounding community? Water Are there any instances reported of open defecation and resources and random disposal of sewage in area? quality Health and Is work specific procedure available? Safety Are workers using work specific PPEs as specified in ESMP? Number of tool box talk conducted during the last month? Is surrounding community informed prior to stringing? Number of cases or incident (near miss, accident, injury) reported during previous month? Whether site provided with first aid kit? Whether the workers team has any trained first aid providers? Any incidence to snake bite or insect bite reported? Emergency contact details available with team? Are the workers aware of the location, distance and connectivity to nearest hospital? 2 ESMP SITE INSPECTION AND REPORTING CHECKLIST- OPERATION PHASE GENERAL INFORMATION Name of the Project Site Village Name Taluk/Block/Tehsil District Name State Project Capacity Name of O&M Agency Name of the Assessor from RUMSL Date ESMP Checklist/ Performance indicators Name of the location/ Response of the Compliant/ Corrective Action Photographic Commitment Tower location assessor Non- Evidence (if any Compliant applicable) Waste How is hazardous waste stored at Substation? Management Does the substation has valid authorization under Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016? Are Spill management kits available at Substation? Number of batteries disposed. O&M Is the preventive maintenance checklist followed during activities patrolling? Provide brief of findings. along Is surrounding community informed prior to any major Transmission maintenance/repair activity? line Are records of O&M activities maintained? EMF Is monitoring of EMF carried out? Water Does substation has valid permission for ground water resources and abstraction and is complying with it? quality Health and Is work specific procedure available? Safety Are workers using work specific PPEs as specified in ESMP? Number of safety meetings conducted and their records? ESMP Checklist/ Performance indicators Name of the location/ Response of the Compliant/ Corrective Action Photographic Commitment Tower location assessor Non- Evidence (if any Compliant applicable) Sample check on forms used for Permit to work for their adequacy and completeness. Are fire fighting equipments available at substation and their working conditions. Any incident of fire during last one month? Number of cases or incident (near miss, accident, injury) reported? 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