IND:Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism

Initial Environment Examination

Project Number: 40648-034 December 2019

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism - Tranche 3 Subproject : Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings (Package No.: PB/IDIPT/T3/06/32)

Submitted by

Program Management Unit, Punjab Heritage and Tourism Board, Chandigarh

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Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 40648-034 ADB loan Number: 3223-IND December, 2019

Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) (Tranche-3) - Punjab

Subproject–Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings (Package No.: PB/IDIPT/T3/06/32)

Prepared by the Government of Punjab

This IEE is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff. ABBREVIATIONS ADB : Asian Development Bank AAQ : Ambient Air Quality CTE : Consent to Establish CTO : Consent to Operate DSC : Design and Supervision Consultant DPR : Detailed Project Report DoT : Department of Tourism EA : Executing Agency EARF : Environment Assessment & Review Framework EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment EMP : Environmental Management Plan GoI : Government of India GoP : Government of Punjab GRC : Grievance Redress Committee H&S : Health and Safety IEE : Initial Environmental Examination IDIPT : Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism LGC : Local Grievance Committee MoEF& CC : Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change MC : Municipal Council NAAQS : National Ambient Air Quality Standard NoC : No Objection Certificate NGO : Non-Governmental Organization O&M : Operation and Maintenance PIU : Project Implementation Unit PHTPB : Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board PMC : Project Management Consultant PMU : Project Management Unit PPCB : Punjab Pollution Control Board PV : Photovoltaic REA : Rapid Environmental Assessment SPS : Safeguard Policy Statement SLEC : State Level Empowered Committee TSS : Total Suspended Solids UT : Union Territory UNWTO : United Nations World Tourism Organization VOC‟s : Volatile Organic Compounds

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION ...... 11 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUB PROJECT ...... 13 III. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 21 A. ADB Policy ...... 21 B. National and State Laws ...... 22 IV. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ...... 24 A. Physical Environment ...... 24 B. Geology and Soil ...... 25 C. Surface water ...... 25 D. Groundwater Quality ...... 26 E. Ambient Noise Quality ...... 27 F. Ambient Air Quality ...... 27 G. Ecological Environment ...... 27 H. Socio Cultural and Economic Environment ...... 28 V. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 39 A. Location Impacts (Land Acquisition and Resettlement Impacts) ...... 40 VI. Public Consultation and Information disclosure ...... 47 A. ADB Disclosure Policy ...... 47 B. Process for Consultation Followed ...... 47 C. Plan for Continued Public Participation ...... 47 VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 48 A. Composition and functions of GRC ...... 49 B. Approach to GRC ...... 50 VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 50 A. Responsibility for EMP Implementation ...... 50 B. EMP Tables ...... 53 C. Summary of Site and Activity-Specific Plans as per EMP ...... 69 IX. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ...... 69 X. CAPACITY BUILDING ...... 70 XI. EMP IMPLEMENTATION COST ...... 73 XII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 74 XIII. CONCLUSIONS ...... 74

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Location map of Sheesh Mahal, Patiala, Punjab ...... 14 Figure 2: Location map of Mohindra Kothi, Patiala, Punjab ...... 14 Figure 3: Sangrur Kothi, Sangrur, Punjab...... 15 Figure 4: Location map showing access roads to Gol Kothi ...... 16 Figure 5: Historical View of Gol Kothi ...... 18 Figure 6: Proposed Lighting design for Sheesh Mahal in Patiala ...... 19 Figure 7: Proposed Lighting design for Mohindra Kothi in Patiala ...... 19 Figure 8: Proposed Lighting design for Sangrur Kothi ...... 20 Figure 9: Proposed Lighting design for Gol Kothi in Kapurthala ...... 20 Figure 10: Map showing distance of Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary from Project Site ...... 33 Figure 11: Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Punjab ...... 49 Figure 12: EMP Implementation Arrangement for IDIPT ...... 52

LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance ...... 22 Table 2: Surface Water Quality of Canal at Sirhind, District - Patiala ...... 25 Table 3: Ground Water Quality of Patiala ...... 26 Table 4: Ambient Noise Quality of Patiala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) ...... 27 Table 5: Ambient Air Quality of Patiala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) ...... 27 Table 6: Flora and Fauna of Patiala ...... 28 Table 7: Population Distribution – Patiala District ...... 29 Table 8: Groundwater Quality in Sangrur ...... 30 Table 9: Ambient Air Quality in Sangrur ...... 32 Table 10: Noise Quality in Sangrur...... 32 Table 11: Demographic Profile of Sangrur District ...... 33 Table 12: Occupational Structure of Sangrur District ...... 35 Table 13: Surface Water Quality - River Beas ...... 36 Table 14: Ambient Air Quality of Kapurthala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) ...... 37 Table 15: Ambient Noise Quality of Kapurthala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) ...... 37 Table 16: Population Distribution – Kapurthala District ...... 38 Table 17: Pre-construction EMP Table ...... 54 Table 18: Construction EMP Table ...... 58 Table 19: Post-Construction EMP Table ...... 67 Table 20: Site- and Activity-Specific Plans/Programs as per EMP...... 69 Table 21: Indicative Environmental Monitoring Program ...... 69 Table 22: Training Modules for Environmental Management (common for entire project) ... 71 Table 23: Indicative EMP Budget ...... 73

ANNEXURES Annexure – 1 : Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist Annexure – 2 : No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the concern Stakeholders/Authorities Annexure – 3 : Sample Outline of Spoil Management Plan (SMP) Annexure – 4 : Sample Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Annexure – 5 : Details of Public and Stakeholders Consultations Annexure – 6 : Sample Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report Template Annexure – 7 : Summary Monitoring Table Annexure – 8 : Sample Environmental Site Inspection Report Annexure – 9 : Sample Grievance Redress Form Annexure – 10 : Archaeological Monitoring and Chance Encounter Protocol Annexure – 11 : Photographs of Existing Conditions of Subproject Sites

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Background: The Infrastructure Development Investment Program (IDIPT) for Tourism Financing Facility (the Facility) will develop and improve basic existing infrastructure and services in the States of Punjab. The IDIPT focuses on: (i) strengthening connectivity to and among key tourist destinations; and (ii) improving basic existing infrastructure and services, such as water supply, road and public transport, solid waste management and environmental improvement at existing and emerging tourist destinations to ensure availability of basic amenities and safety for the visitors and to protect nature and culture- based attractions. Physical infrastructure investments will be accompanied by capacity building programs for concerned sector agencies and local communities for better management of the tourist destinations and for more active participation in the tourism- related economic activities, respectively. 2. On successful completion of most of the Tranche–1 project funded by the ADB, the Department of Tourism, Punjab has extended its tourism development in other districts of Punjab under Tranche – 3 program. In view of this, various infrastructure subprojects which can support the tourism development has been selected across the state for implementation. 3. The name and scope of works for the sub-project Patiala Heritage Conservation and Tourism Development Project (Balance conservation work at Sheesh Mahal, Patiala) has been revised. The old scope of work identified was outlined as:  Museum upgradation, design of galleries and period rooms  Restoration of historic interiors  Site interpretation and visitor facilities 4. The revised scope of works includes:

 Facade lighting and Solar PV panel installation of Sheesh Mahal in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting, Solar PV panel installation of Mohindra Kothi in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Sangrur Kothi.  Facade, landscape and interior lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Gol Kothi in Kapurthala. 5. There are four sub-project locations in the revised package:

 Sheesh Mahal, Patiala district  Mohindra Kothi, Patiala district  Sangrur Kothi, Sangrur district  Gol Kothi, Kapurthala district

6. The ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), requires consideration of environmental issues and the requirements for Environmental Assessment in all aspects of the Bank’s operations. The SPS states that ADB requires environmental assessment of all project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, loans involving financial intermediaries, and private sector loans. Accordingly, the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report prepared earlier during the conservation works at Sheesh Mahal, Patiala has been updated to reflect the scope change as well as to determine the environmental issues and concerns associated with the current scope.

7. No significant adverse environmental impacts have been noted during this subproject assessment. Therefore, the current scope of works are considered more suitable in terms of ensuring better enhancement of aesthetic effect of historical monuments/archaeological sites and remains as well as increase of local employment opportunities. 8. The revised name for the sub-project is “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” and the aim of this sub-project is to enhance the effect of meticulously planned buildings and extend their visual presence in public places into the night. It also aims to enhance the existing environment of tourist destinations with support facilities of lighting works for the “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” for sustainable tourism development in Patiala, Sangrur and Kapurthala districts of Punjab. The sub-project will support the enhancement of aesthetic effect of historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains as well as increase of local employment opportunities. The provision of “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” is given in the scope of work of the proposed subproject. 9. The overall objective of the proposed sub-project is to give the heritage buildings a contemporary look while preserving the heritage as well as to grab attention of tourists through the enhancement of aesthetic effect of historical monuments / archaeological sites and remains in a cohesive manner as well as increase of local employment opportunities. The provision of “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” is given in the scope of work of the proposed subproject. The enhancement of these sites will increase the tourist attractions as well as enhance the appreciation level in the eyes and minds of visitors, consequently leading to sustainable systems for the protection and conservation of the sites. 10. Executing and Implementing agencies: The executing agency is Department of Tourism (DoT), Punjab. The implementing agency is the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB), Punjab. Project Management Unit (PMU) is set up at Chandigarh to coordinate the overall project execution and is supported by the Project Management Consultant (PMC). Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is set up at Chandigarh to implement the subprojects and is supported by Design Supervision Consultant (DSC). The asset owner of the sub-project site is the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Government of Punjab. 11. Project Categorization: The proposed subprojects are classified as Environmental Category ‘B’ as per the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 as there are no significant impacts are envisioned. Accordingly, this Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared and the environmental impacts are assessed in order to provide mitigation and monitoring measures to ensure that no significant impacts arise as a result of the subproject. 12. Scope of Works: The proposed subproject for the “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings”. The proposed works under this subproject includes:  Facade lighting and Solar PV panel installation of Sheesh Mahal in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting, Solar PV panel installation of Mohindra Kothi in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Sangrur Kothi.  Facade, landscape and interior lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Gol Kothi in Kapurthala. 13. The above mentioned scope involving facade lighting of the buildings at Sheesh Mahal

& Mohindra Kothi in Patiala district, Sangrur Kothi in Sangrur district and Gol Kothi in Kapurthala district will be operated with the usage of environment friendly and non-fossil fuel based renewable source of energy. To meet the energy requirement, PV panels having a capacity of 20 kW at each location are proposed to be installed at the rooftop of the above buildings with a total area of 2000 sq feet. The installation of PV panels neither has any significant environment impacts nor requires any land acquisition and resettlement. 14. Description of the Environment: The subproject components of Sheesh Mahal and Mohindra Kothi come under Patiala district. The Patiala district is situated in south-east direction of the state and geographically lies between 29o49’ and 30o40’ North latitudes and 75o58’ to 76o48’ East longitudes. The Patiala district is divided into five sub-divisions (tehsils) namely Patiala, Nabha, Ghanaur, Rajpura and Samana comprising of eight-community development blocks viz. Patiala, Nabha, Sanaur, Bhunerheri, Rajpura, Ghanaur, Samana and Patran for the purpose of administration. The district headquarters, Patiala town falls under Patiala Tehsil. The city is well linked with other towns of Punjab through road and rail network. The nearest airport is at Chandigarh which is 70 Km. from Patiala city. The monuments of Sheesh Mahal and Mohindra Kothi have been declared as protected monuments under 'The Punjab Ancient & Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1964' vide notification no.: 433-Lig-72/4904; dated 18.02.1972 and 10/24/08- 4TC/59; dated 01.10.2014. There has been no wild life reported in the subproject areas. The distance of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife sanctuary from Sheesh Mahal is 210 mt and from Mohindra Kothi is 6.2 km. Both the project sites are also located outside the Eco sensitive Zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of Wildlife sanctuary (Copy of the notification attached as Appendix 2). The environment of the district remains undisturbed due to the absence of major industrial activities. 15. The subproject Sangrur Kothi is located in Sangrur district. The Sangrur is located at 30°15′02″ North latitude 75°50′39″ East longitude and it is one of the four districts in Patiala Division. Sangrur is bounded by Ludhiana district in the north, by Barnala district in the west, by Patiala district in the east and by Fatehabad district (state Haryana) in the south. Sangrur, the headquarters of the district administration is directly linked by road with Chandigarh (142 Km.), Ludhiana (80 Km.), Budhlada (73Km.), Delhi (257 Km.). It has an average elevation of 232 metres (761 feet). There is no wildlife reported in the sub-project area. The sub-project in district Sangrur i.e. Sangrur Kothi which is a part of Diwan Khana has been declared as protected monument under 'The Punjab Ancient & Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1964' vide notification no.: 2683-ILG-70/20957 dated 18.08.1970. There are no protected areas, forest, eco-sensitive sites within or adjacent to the sub-project site. The nearest Wildlife Sanctuary is Bir Aishwan (Refer Location Map Figure 10), which is located at a distance of about 3 Km as well as located outside the eco-sensitive zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of the Wildlife Sanctuary. (Copy of the notification attached as Appendix 2). 16. The subproject interventions of Gol Kothi come under Kapurthala district. The Kapurthala District is situated 163 kilometres to the west of Chandigarh city and is 21.6 km. from Jalandhar via the NH-703A. The monument of Gol Kothi in Kapurthala has been declared as a protected monument under 'The Punjab Ancient & Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites & Remains Act, 1964' vide notification no.: 12/154/02-4TC/2544; dated 21.10.2005. Kanjli Wetland (under the Ramsar Convention) is the only protected area situated in Kapurthala district and is located nearly 7 Km from the subproject area. It is a

8 very popular site for bird watching and boating. Other than this, there are no other protected areas (national parks, sanctuaries, wetland etc.) in the vicinity of the subproject site. 17. Environmental Management: An environmental management plan (EMP) is included as part of this IEE, which includes (i) mitigation measures for environmental impacts that would arise during implementation; (ii) an environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigating, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure procedure; and (iv) grievance redress mechanism. The potential impacts and their significance have already been evaded by providing suitable environmental considerations at the project design stage. The EMP will be included in civil work bidding and contract documents. 18. The concepts that have been considered in reducing the environmental impacts in the subproject design are (i) The subproject locations are selected based on the screening exercises (in order to identify the level of environmental and social impacts) conducted during the inception stage of the subproject; therefore the anticipated impacts during the implementation of the subproject will be minimum. Nevertheless, the concepts that have been considered during the design of the subproject are (i) design and material will be compatible to the local architectural, physical, cultural and landscaping elements; (ii) preference will be given to the use of local material and labour as far as possible; (iii) for the purpose of conservation, local construction material available in the nearby region as far as possible suiting to those in existence will be used; (iv) The paints with low volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) shall be used for all painting (interior and exterior) work and (v) ensuring all planning and design interventions and decisions are made in consultation with local communities and reflecting inputs from public consultation. 19. During the construction phase, the major impacts may arise due to the disturbances caused by the construction activities to the tourists/visitors. These are common construction impacts and can be mitigated through appropriate management measures such as conducting work in the tourism off season and minimizing inconvenience by best construction methods to reduce the impacts to the surrounding environment and tourists. In the operational phase, all the infrastructure facilities developed will be operating well with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment. The anticipated environmental impacts during the operation period will be much less than those of the construction period. 20. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed to reduce all negative impacts. EMP will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring which needs to be conducted during the subproject construction. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that all measures are implemented and will determine whether the environment is protected as intended. It will include on and off-site observations, document checks and consultation with workers and beneficiaries. Any requirements for corrective action will be reported to the ADB. 21. The tourists and the local people of Patiala, Sangrur and Kapurthala town areas would be the major beneficiaries of the project. The most noticeable net environmental benefits to the tourists and population of the towns will be positive. The proposed subproject will improve access to reliable and adequate tourism facilities which will in turn propagate the local traditions and Cultural Heritage of the state. These subprojects along with other subprojects proposed in Patiala, Sangrur and Kapurthala as well as in adjacent towns will

9 also provide a common platform for local traditions and values; provide and improve business opportunities for local communities, linked to the cultural and natural heritage tourism. 22. Consultation, Disclosure and Grievance Redress: The Stakeholder were involved in developing the IEE through on-site discussion and public consultation, formal and informal discussions with stakeholders, after which views are expressed, all of these were incorporated into the IEE and considered in the planning and development of the subproject. The IEE will be made available at public locations and will be disclosed to a wider audience via the ADB and PHTPB websites. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during project implementation to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the opportunity to participate in its development and implementation. On-going consultations will occur throughout the project implementation period. A grievance redress mechanism has been prepared and described within the IEE to ensure that any public grievances are addressed promptly. 23. Monitoring and Reporting: The PIU and DSC will be responsible for performing environmental monitoring and they will be supervised by the PMU and PMC. The PIU with support from the DSC will submit quarterly and semi-annual monitoring reports to the PMU. The PMU will consolidate the quarterly and semi-annual monitoring reports with assistance from PMC and will send it to ADB. The ADB after approval will post the environmental monitoring reports on its website. 24. Conclusions and Recommendations: The proposed subprojects are unlikely to cause major environmental impacts. The potential impacts that are associated with design construction and operation can be mitigated through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, it shall be concluded that there are no significant environmental impacts in implementing this subproject and accordingly the subproject is classified as Category “B” project (as per SPS, 2009) and no further special study or Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), June 2009 or Government of India EIA Notification, 2006.

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background 25. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development in Punjab. The project uses a sector loan approach through a multi-tranche financing facility modality likely in five tranches planned from 2011-2020. The expected impact of the Project is sustainable and inclusive tourism development, in priority, State tourism sub circuits divided into marketable cluster destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities. The investment program outputs will be – (i) improved basic urban infrastructure (such as water supply, sanitation, road and public transport, solid waste management, and environmental improvement) and incidental services (such as public toilets, street signage and lighting) at existing and emerging tourist destinations and gateways; (ii) improved connectivity to tourist attractions focusing on the improvement of last-mile connectivity; (iii) enhanced quality of natural and cultural tourist attractions to ensure convenience and safety for visitors; (iv) greater participation by local communities in tourism-related economic and livelihood activities; and (v) strengthened capacity of concerned sector agencies and local communities for planning, development, management, and marketing of tourist destinations and attractions, and promoting (vi) private sector participation and small businesses. 26. The name and scope of works for the sub-project Patiala Heritage Conservation and Tourism Development Project (Balance conservation work at Sheesh Mahal, Patiala) has been revised. The previous scope of work identified was outlined as:

 Museum upgradation, design of galleries and period rooms  Restoration of historic interiors  Site interpretation and visitor facilities 27. The revised scope of works includes:  Facade lighting and Solar PV panel installation of Sheesh Mahal in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting, Solar PV panel installation of Mohindra Kothi in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Sangrur Kothi.  Facade, landscape and interior lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Gol Kothi in Kapurthala. 28. The above mentioned scope involving facade lighting of the buildings at Sheesh Mahal

1 The Eastern Circuit connects the main pilgrimage, historic and natural tourism assets of the eastern part of the state located on a line from Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Chandigarh, Rajpura, Rupnagar, Ghanouli, Kiratpur, and Nangal. The Circuit is linked to the south eastern end of the Western Pilgrimage and Ecotourism Circuit in Himachal Pradesh and is the main route to access this Circuit from the south. Chandigarh is the main air, rail and road gateway for the corridor, as well as the main overnight centre for travel in and around it. (Source: As per Punjab Tourism Development Master Plan, 2008-2023; United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

2 The Western Circuit is located in the north-western segment of the state and includes the districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala. The area borders Pakistan in the west and the River Beas flows through the eastern portion.

34. The ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), requires consideration of environmental issues and the requirements for Environmental Assessment in all aspects of the Bank’s operations. The SPS (2009) states that ADB requires environmental assessment of all project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, loans involving financial intermediaries, and private sector loans. Accordingly, the original Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report prepared during the conservation works at Darbar Hall-Quila Mubarak, Patiala, has been updated to reflect the scope change as well as to determine the environmental issues and concerns associated with the current scope. The proposed subproject for the ““Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” is classified as Category “B” as per SPS, 2009 as no significant impacts are envisioned. 35. Based on the project categorisation, this subproject mandates preparation of the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report including a suitable site-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which shall form part of the Bid Document. The IEE shall capture the anticipated environmental impacts during the various stages of construction activities namely pre-construction, during construction and post construction. The IEE shall also have Environmental Monitoring section to track the implementation of the EMP. In view of the proposed subproject components, it is understood that the proposed project interventions are subjected to enhance the effect of meticulously planned buildings and extend their visual presence in public places into the night. The proposed subproject will give the heritage buildings a contemporary look while preserving the heritage as well as to grab attention of tourists through the enhancement of aesthetic effect of historical monuments / archaeological sites and remains in a cohesive manner as well as increase of local employment opportunities. Henceforth the anticipated construction impacts are very much limited and are of short duration. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist is attached as Annexure-1 with this report. 36. Report Structure. This report contains ten section including this introductory section: (i) Introduction (ii) Description of Project Components (iii) Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework (iv) Description of Environment (v) Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures (vi) Information, Disclosure, Consultation and Participation (vii) Grievance Redresses Mechanism (viii) Environmental Management Plan (ix) Findings and Recommendations (x) Conclusions.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUB PROJECT

B. Existing Condition and Need for the Subproject 37. Location: The proposed subproject sites are located in Patiala, Sangrur and Kapurthala Districts of Punjab. The subproject locations at Sheesh Mahal and Mohindra Kothi come under Patiala district. The Patiala district is situated in south-east direction of the state and geographically lies between 29o49’ and 30o40’ North latitudes and 75o58’ to 76o48’ East longitudes. The Sheesh Mahal complex is located behind the Old Moti Bagh Palace separated from the palace by a formal garden. Traditionally it was used as an entertainment facility for the Maharaja’s guests. The palace faces an enormous oval-shaped water tank with two towers and a typical old suspension bridge. The subproject site is located at Sheesh Mahal complex and the location map of Sheesh Mahal, Patiala is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Location map of Sheesh Mahal, Patiala, Punjab

Image Source: Google Earth 38. The Mohindra Kothi complex is located in the southern-west part of the Patiala town, Patiala District, Punjab. The complex is surrounded by fountain chowk at its west, Thikriwala chowk at its southern-west, Chhoti Baradari at its south and Yadvindra colony at its northern- west. It can be approached by mall road as well as lower mall road. Location of Mohindra Kothi is shown below in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Location map of Mohindra Kothi, Patiala, Punjab

Image Source: Google Earth 39. The proposed subproject location at Sangrur Kothi is located in Sangrur district, which one of the four districts in Patiala Division. It is, one of the southern districts of the State and lies between 29o04' & 30o42' North latitude and 75o18' and 76o13' East longitude. Sangrur Kothi is part of Diwan khana complex which is a heritage site and situated at Banasar Bagh on Banasar Bagh road in the southern part of the Sangrur town (Figure 3).

Figure 3: Sangrur Kothi, Sangrur, Punjab 40. The sub-project site of Gol Kothi is located in Kapurthala district of Punjab. The Kapurthala district is situated 163 kilometres to the west of Chandigarh city and is 21.6 Km. from Jalandhar via the NH-703A. It was the capital of Kapurthala state, a princely state in British India known for “Palaces and Gardens”. The city of Kapurthala has several buildings and places of interest linked to its local history. The Gol Kothi is located in at a strategic location on the Mall Road opposite the PWD guest house. The site is easily accessible from all parts of the town through the arterial roads. The subproject location of Gol Kothi is located within Kapurthala Town (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Location map showing access roads to Gol Kothi Image Source: Google Earth 41. Geography: The proposed subproject sites are located in Patiala, Sangrur and Kapurthala Districts of Punjab. The total geographical area of the Patiala district is 3720 sq.km. The city of Patiala represents royal heritage and rich culture with magnificent forts, palaces, and extensive gardens. The city offers wide variety of tourist attractions and experiences tourist flow throughout the year. 42. The Sangrur District is endowed with a nearly level surface. The occurrence of sand dune feature in some parts only breaks the monotony of the landscape. In general, the district forms s a part of the Punjab Plain. The surface of this plain has been formed by the depositional work of major streams traversing through the region. 43. The Kapurthala district is one of the smallest districts of Punjab in terms of both area and population, with 815,168 people by the 2011 census. The district is divided into two non- contiguous parts, the main Kapurthala – Sultanpur Lodhi portion and the Phagwara Tehsil or block. The Kapurthala – Sultanpur Lodhi part lies between north latitude 31° 07' and 31° 22' and east longitude 75° 36'. In the north it is bound by Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, and Amritsar districts, in the west by the Beas River and Amritsar district, and in south by the Sutlej River, Jalandhar, and Hoshiarpur district. 44. Protection Status: The monument of Sheesh Mahal has been declared as State Protected Monument vide Notification No. 433-lig-72/4904; dated 18.02.1972 and is currently under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. 45. The monument of Mohindra Kothi has also been declared as State Protected Monument vide Notification No. 10/24/08-4TC/59; dated 01.10.2014 and is currently under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. 46. Sangrur Kothi is a part of Diwan Khana which is declared as State Protected Monument vide Notification No. 2683-ILG-70/20957; dated 18.08.1970 and is currently under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab.

47. The Gol Kothi of Kapurthala, has been declared as a State Protected Monument vide Notification No. 12/154/02-4TC/2544; dated 21.10.2005. It is currently under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. 48. Brief History: The brief history of the subproject locations under this package are detailed in the subsequent sections: 49. Sheesh Mahal: The Sheesh Mahal was built by Maharaja Narinder Singh in 1847. It is situated behind Moti Bagh Palace in Old Moti Bagh area and is one of the famous tourist places in Patiala city. The design and the decoration of the palace was chosen by Maharaja Narinder Singh. One section of Sheesh Mahal is decorated with coloured glass and mirror work and it is also known as ‘Palace of Mirrors’. The Mahal was residential palace of Maharajas of Patiala. It is designed on the pattern of Shalimar garden of Lahore with terraces, fountains, channels and flowerbeds. The Mahal contains a large number of frescoes, most of which were made under Maharaja Narinder Singh. Sheesh Mahal houses museum and art gallery depicting paintings of Jaya Deva’s poetry and Geet Govinda. To give the artistic look on the walls and ceilings of the Sheesh Mahal, Maharaja Narinder Singh engaged artistic painters from Rajasthan and Kangra. The artist made the floral designs on the walls and ceilings. Historically, Sheesh Mahal was the palace built ostensibly for the ladies of the royal families of Patiala. Architecturally, it is the mixture of Rajput and Mughal styles and Victorian Gothic. 50. Mohindra Kothi: The Mohindra Kothi was built by the sixth king of Patiala, Maharaja Mahindra Singh (1852 - 1876). It was an official residence of Kanwar Bhupendra Singh before he became the king of Patiala in 1900 (refer, States Gazetteers 1904).

51. Sangrur Kothi: The Sangrur Kothi is a part of the Diwan khana complex, which is located in the southern part of the Sangrur town. The Kothi and the Diwan khana complex is surrounded by historic structures like the Clock tower situated in the northwest and the Baradari in the south-west. 52. Gol Kothi: The Gol Kothi was originally known as "Kamra Kothi". It was built by Raja Fateh Singh in the year 1833 A.D and was used as a residential space by the kings of Kapurthala. A marble tablet fixed on the entrance wall has engraved on it ‘Their Highnesses Raja-i-Rajgan Fateh Singh, Nihal Singh, Randhir Singh, and Kharak Singh stayed in this house for many years and His Highness Maharaja Jagatjit Singh from the age of seven in 1879 A.D. to the age of eighteen. When Maharaja Jagatjit Singh shifted his residence from here, it became the ‘Indian Guest House’. It was later used as the residence of Civil Surgeon till the 1960’s. It was abandoned after it was perceived to be unsafe. Historical view shown in (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Historical View of Gol Kothi Image Source: HH Maharaja Sri Sukhjit Singh Sahib Bahadur 53. Existing Conditions: Currently the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Punjab, have undertaken the incremental repairs and restoration works in the proposed subproject structures (i.e. Sheesh Mahal and Mohindra Kothi in Patiala; Sangrur Kothi in Sangrur district; and Gol Kothi Kapurthala district of Punjab). 54. Need of the subproject: The proposed subproject sites will enhance the appreciation of these sites in the eyes and minds of the people thus leading to sustainable systems for the protection and conservation of the sites. C. Scope of Work 55. The proposed works under this subproject of the “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” includes:  Facade lighting and Solar PV panel installation of Sheesh Mahal in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting, Solar PV panel installation of Mohindra Kothi in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Sangrur Kothi.  Facade, landscape and interior lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Gol Kothi in Kapurthala. 56. The above mentioned scope involving facade lighting of the buildings at Sheesh Mahal, Mohindra Kothi in Patiala district, Sangrur Kothi in Sangrur district and Gol Kothi in Kapurthala district will be operated with the usage of environment friendly and non-fossil fuel based renewable source of energy. To meet the energy requirement, PV panels having a capacity of 20 kW at each location are proposed to be installed at the rooftop of the above buildings with a total area of 2000 sq feet. The installation of PV panels neither has any significant environment impacts nor requires any land acquisition and resettlement. 57. To grab the attention of tourists and to increase the tourism at this subproject sites the lighting designs proposed for different areas of Sheesh Mahal, Mohindra Kothi, Sangrur Kothi and Gol Kothi are given below in (Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9):

Figure 6: Proposed Lighting design for Sheesh Mahal in Patiala

Figure 7: Proposed Lighting design for Mohindra Kothi in Patiala

Figure 8: Proposed Lighting design for Sangrur Kothi

Figure 9: Proposed Lighting design for Gol Kothi in Kapurthala

D. Implementation Schedule 58. The estimated Implementation Schedule for this subproject is worked out to be 6 months from the date of award of the contract.

III. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

A. ADB Policy 59. ADB requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of ADB’s operations and the requirements for environmental assessment are described in ADB SPS, 2009. This states that ADB requires environmental assessment of all project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, and loans involving financial intermediaries, and private sector loans. 60. Screening and Categorization. The nature of the environmental assessment required for a project depends on the significance of its environmental impacts, which are related to the type and location of the project, the sensitivity, scale, nature and magnitude of its potential impacts, and the availability of cost-effective mitigation measures. Projects are screened for their expected environmental impact and are assigned to one of the following four categories:

 Category A. Projects could have significant adverse environmental impacts. An EIA is required to address significant impacts.  Category B. Projects could have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree or significance than those in category A. An IEE is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.

 Category C. Projects are unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are reviewed.

 Category FI. Projects involve a credit line through a financial intermediary or an equity investment in a financial intermediary. The financial intermediary must apply an environmental management system, unless all projects will result in insignificant impacts. 61. Environmental Management Plan. An EMP which addresses the potential impacts and risks identified by the environmental assessment has been prepared. The level of impacts and complexity of the EMP and the priority of the identified measures and actions will be commensurate with the Project’s impact and risks. 62. Public Disclosure. The IEE will be put up in an accessible place (e.g. local government offices, libraries, community centres, etc.), and a summary translated into Hindi/Punjabi for the project affected people and other stakeholders shall also be disclosed. The following safeguard documents will be put up on ADB’s website so that the affected people, other stakeholders and the general public can provide meaningful inputs into the project design and implementation:

 For environmental category A projects, a draft EIA report at least 120 days before Board consideration;  Final or updated EIA and/or IEE upon receipt; and  Environmental monitoring reports submitted by the Project Management Unit (PMU) during project implementation upon receipt.

B. National and State Laws 63. Implementation of the subproject will be governed by the national and State of Punjab environmental acts, rules, regulations, and standards. These regulations impose restrictions on activities to minimize/mitigate likely impacts on the environment. It is the responsibility of the project executing and implementing agencies to ensure subprojects are consistent with the legal framework, whether national, state or municipal/local. Compliance is required in all stages of the subproject including design, construction, and operation and maintenance. 64. The environmental rules and regulations applicable for the proposed sub-project are given in Table 1. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC, GoI) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, projects and activities are broadly categorized in two categories3 - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and; natural and man- made resources. Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance

Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria

“Facade Lighting of The Environment Protection Act, The sub-project is not covered in the ambit of Sheesh Mahal and 1986- under EIA notification, the EIA notification as they are not covered other buildings” 2006 (and its subsequent either under Category A or Category B of the (Package No.: amendments in 2009) provides notification. As a result, of the categorization PB/IDIPT/T3/06/32) for categorization of projects into and the subsequent environmental assessment Category-A and B, based on and clearance requirements, clearances are extent of impacts. not triggered either from the State government or the GoI. ADB’s Safeguard Policy Categorization of sub-project components into Statement 2009 A, B or C and developing required level of environmental assessment for each component. Based on the ADB SPS, 2009 this subproject is categorized as B and accordingly this IEE is prepared. The Wildlife Conservation Act, Not applicable for the entire sub-project site. 1972, amended in 2003 and As there are no wildlife protected areas within 2006, provides for protection and or in the vicinity of the subproject sites. In case management of Protected Areas. of Sheesh Mahal and Monindra Kothi the distance of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife sanctuary from Sheesh Mahal is 210 mt and from Mohindra Kothi is 6.2 km. Both the project sites are also located outside the Eco sensitive Zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of Wildlife sanctuary (Copy of notification attached as Appendix 2) In case of Sangrur Kothi, the nearest Wildlife Sanctuary is Bir Aishwan, (refer Figure 10) which is located at

3All projects or activities included as Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this notification; All projects or activities included as Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this notification. In addition, General Condition (GC) of the notification specifies that any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries.

Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria a distance of about 3 Km as well as located outside the eco-sensitive zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of the Wildlife Sanctuary (Copy of notification attached as Appendix 2). The Forest Conservation Act, Not applicable, the subproject site is not 1980 and its subsequent located within or in the vicinity of the forest amendments necessitate area. obtaining clearance from the Felling of trees is not envisaged in this sub- MoEF&CC for diversion of forest project implementation and hence tree felling/ land for non-forest purposes. cutting permission are also not required. Wetlands (Conservation and Not applicable for this subproject. Management) Rules, 2017 Water (Prevention and Control of Not applicable for this subproject. Pollution) Act, 1974 and; Air (Prevention and Control of Applicable, Consent to Establish (CTE) and Pollution) Act, 1981 Consent to Operate (CTO) has to be obtained by the Contractor from the PPCB for setting up of diesel generators (if any), prior to the commencement of construction works. The Noise Pollution (Regulation Applicable, Noise controlling measures should and Control) Rules, 2000 be adopted in the subproject area. The noise originating from construction vehicles blowing of horns, use of loud speakers or public addressing system should be measured to check that the existing noise level and it should not exceed the Ambient Air Quality standards in respect of Noise. DG sets (if used) and all vehicles should comply with the standards as specified under this rule. The Ancient Monuments and Not applicable, the subproject site is not Archaeological Sites and located within or in the vicinity of the Centrally Remains Act, 1958, and the Protected Monuments. rules, 1959 provide guidance for carrying out activities, including conservation, construction and reuse in and around the protected monuments. The Punjab Ancient and Applicable, as the (i) Sheesh Mahal (ii) Historical Monument and Mohindra Kothi (iii) Sangrur Kothi and (iv) Gol Archaeological Sites and Remain Kothi are Punjab State Protected Monuments Act, 1964. and are currently under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. Accordingly, NoCs/clearances have already been obtained from the concern Authority (refer Annexure-2).

65. The above table indicates that the proposed subproject does not need to go through a full-scale environmental assessment process (EIA); as the scale of impacts are not large enough to be categorized under EIA notification or ADB “A” category. Furthermore, any other requisite approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoP are not envisaged. 66. The ADB guidelines, stipulate addressing the environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of

23 environmental assessment that is required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist method (refer Annexure-1) was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the project in planning phase. The subproject has been categorized as B. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

I. PATIALA DISTRICT A. Physical Environment 67. The subproject district Patiala is located in the eastern part of the Punjab state and it lies between 29o49’ 30o40’ North latitudes and 75 o 58’ 76 o 48’ East longitudes. Total geographical area of the district is 3720 sq.km. The Patiala district is divided into five sub- divisions (tehsils) namely Patiala, Nabha, Ghanaur, Rajpura and Samana comprising of eight-community development blocks viz. Patiala, Nabha, Sanaur, Bhunerheri, Rajpura, Ghanaur, Samana and Patran for the purpose of administration. The district headquarters, Patiala town falls in Patiala Tehsil. 68. The physiography of the district forms a part of the Indo- Gangetic plain and consists of three types of region:  The Upland Plain: This terrain covers about 80 percent of the total area of the Patiala district. Leaving aside a small choe-infested tract in the north-east and a narrow belt running along river Ghaggar in the east, south-east and south, the whole of the district is covered by this unit. It is higher in elevation than the flood plain but is lower than the choe-infested plain. In general, its land surface is smooth.  The Choe-infested Foothill Plain: The western upland plain occupies the whole of Nabha and Samana Tehsil and north-western and western parts of Patiala Tehsil. This part of the upland plain is superimposed by sand dunes at various places. These mounds of sand, popularly known as tibas, are found in belts.  The Floodplain of the Ghaggar River: This terrain unit occupies nearly 4 per cent of the area of Patiala District. It covers eastern most part of Rajpura Tehsil. Its elevation ranges between 290 and 320 meters. A number of seasonal streams, locally known as choe traverses through this unit, which is its special feature. They originate in the Shiwalik Hills and after traversing through this region, it joins either the Ghaggar River or any of its tributaries. 69. Apart from this, the district has a complex drainage system consisting of canals and rivers. The River Ghaggar is the most important water channel of the district. It is essentially a seasonal stream, which remains dry during most part of the year. However, during the rainy session, it remains in spate often flooding the adjoining villages, causing damage to crops, livestock and at times to houses and human lives. A number of subsidiary rivulets join the Ghaggar River, the most important ones being the Tangri Nadi, Patiala-Wali Nadi, Sirhind Choe and the Jhambowali Choe. Apart from the natural drainage line, the district also has three important canals viz., Bhakra Main Line canal, the Nawana Branch, and the Ghaghar Link.

70. Climate and Rainfall: The climate of Patiala can be classified as subtropical with hot summer and cold winter except during monsoon season when moist air of oceanic origin reaches the area. There are four seasons in a year. The hot weather season starts from mid - March to last week of the June (Mean Maximum temperature of the city is 43.1°C (May and June) and the mean Minimum is 2.1°C (January) followed by the southwest monsoon, which lasts up to September. The transition period from September to November forms the post monsoon season. The winter season starts late in November and remains up to first week of March. The highest relative humidity touches 80% during July – August whereas the lowest relative humidity values of 26% are recorded during April-May. Wind velocity is maximum at 8.4 Km/hr. during May while it is minimum at 3.2 Km/hr. during September. 71. The normal monsoon and annual rainfall of the Patiala district is 547 mm and 677 mm, respectively which is unevenly distributed over a period of 29 days. The southwest monsoon sets in from last week of June and withdraws in end of September, which contributes to about 81% of annual rainfall. July and August are the wettest months. The remaining 19% rainfall is received during non-monsoon period. B. Geology and Soil 72. The soil is deep alluvium varying from clay to silty loam. The soil is mostly heavy in texture but is light where the sand content becomes high. The soil material forms part of Indo-Gangetic plains deposited by River Ghaggar and its tributaries from the Shiwaliks and outer Himalaya. Due to arid climate, the soils are light coloured. Tropical arid brown soils exist in the major parts of the Patiala district. Here soils are deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In Patran and Samana blocks, soils are arid brown. 73. Geological formation consists of clay, sand, silt and gravel belt. The depth of clay varies and at places it goes down to 30 feet. At places there are large patches of 'Kallar', which have been caused mostly by impeded drainage. Kankar pans are also found in some areas. The soil in most of the area is very hard due to compaction of clay caused by trampling by grazing over the years. The penetration and percolation of the water is extremely slow in such areas. Occasional flooding of the streams during rains causes erosion of soil. C. Surface water 74. There are two streams (Patiali Rao and Sirhind Choe) which drain the area. Patiali Rao drains the eastern part of the district whereas; Sirhind Choe drains central and western part of the district. River Satluj was flowing through the district in the past. The paleo channels of River Satluj exist in the district. 75. The subproject district does not have any perennial rivers; it is supported by the canals from the River Sutlej. The secondary information on the surface water quality collected from the Punjab State Road Sector Projects has been utilized for discussing the surface water quality of the Subproject district. The surface water sample has been collected from the canal, which traverses through the Patiala District and following Table 2 shows the surface water quality of Canal at Sirhind in Patiala. Table 2: Surface Water Quality of Canal at Sirhind, District - Patiala Canal at Sirhind – Patiala CPCB Norms for Sl. No. Parameters Units Road (28+200km) Surface Water 1 Temperature oC 17.5 40

Canal at Sirhind – Patiala CPCB Norms for Sl. No. Parameters Units Road (28+200km) Surface Water 2 Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) mg/l 8.1 > 4 3 pH 7.2 6.5-8.5 4 Electrical Conductivity µS/cm 476 - 5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) mg/l 1.6 < 3 6 Nitrate - N mg/l 1.2 - 7 Nitrite - N mg/l 4.5 - 8 Fecal Coliform MPN/100ml 465 < 2500 9 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 1833 < 5000 Source: Environmental Impact Assessment, Punjab State Road Sector Projects D. Groundwater Quality 76. Water bearing formations in the area mainly include fine to medium grained sand or sand with little admixture of clay. At shallow depth the ground water occurs under unconfined water table conditions and in deeper aquifers occurs under confined conditions. The depth to ground water table in the area ranges from 4.05 m below ground level (mbgl) in the central to 18.10 mbgl in the north eastern parts. The quality of ground water in shallow aquifers confirm to maximum permissible limits for drinking water standards except along western part where high values of fluoride (1.5 to 2.10 ppm) have been noticed and in central Patiala showing high values of sodium, zinc, iron, sulphate, nitrate and chloride. The deeper waters in general are found to be suitable for irrigation and domestic purposes. 77. Groundwater samples across the Patiala District has been collected and analysed for its quality. The study has been conducted by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) and the outcome of the analysis has been discussed in this section. The ground water of the district is alkaline in nature. The EC in the area ranges from 687 to 4100 Micro mhos /cm. Nitrate values ranges between 0.40 to 200 mg/l and fluoride concentration ranges from 0.20 to 2.8 mg/l. At few places high fluoride and nitrate concentrations have been observed. The range of physicochemical concentration is given in the Table 3.

Table 3: Ground Water Quality of Patiala Sl. No. Parameters Units Minimum limit Maximum limit 1 pH - 7.1 8.24 2 Electrical Conductivity at 25°C µS/cm 687 4100 3 Alkalinity mg/l 195 810 4 HCO3 mg/l 238 988 5 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 21 379

6 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 37 1260

7 Nitrate (NO3) mg/l 0.4 200 8 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.44 2.8 9 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 12 130 10 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 1.2 81 11 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 116 778 12 Potassium (as K) mg/l 1.4 205 13 B mg/l 0.14 0.54

14 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l 35 657 15 Arsenic (As) mg/l 0.0002 0.0022 16 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.1 0.75

Sl. No. Parameters Units Minimum limit Maximum limit 17 SAR 3 14.01 18 RCS 7.37 12.17 Source: CGWB, District Brochure 78. Groundwater is potable and fit for drinking and domestic purposes, except at few places, where high values of nitrates and fluoride is observed. The suitability of ground water for irrigation purpose is calculated by SAR and RSC values, which ranges between 3.00-

14.01 and –7.37-12.17 respectively. The ground water in the area is C3 and C4 type from salinity point of view and S1 and S2 type from solidity point of view; as such ground water is fit for irrigation. E. Ambient Noise Quality 79. Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes annoyance, distracts from work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment. In order to assess the probable noise impacts arising from the proposed subproject, noise quality monitoring has been conducted during the months of February – March 2019 at Qila Mubarak in Patiala District, under the existing projects of IDIPT. The monitored results are shown in the Table 4.

Table 4: Ambient Noise Quality of Patiala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) Sl. No. Location Value in dB(A) Standards 1 Courtyard Area 49 CPCB noise standard for Commercial Zone is 65 2 Construction Site at Qila 53.6 dB (A) for day time 3 LHS of Androon Gate 50 Source: IDIPT, PIU, Ropar 80. The recorded noise levels are found to be less than the prescribed limits in comparison with the CPCB Noise Quality Standard for Commercial zone. However, the increase in noise level may be due to the construction works and movement of vehicular traffic and other commercial activities happening near the site close to the subproject area. F. Ambient Air Quality 81. In order to assess the probable impacts on air quality arising from the proposed subproject, ambient air quality monitoring has also been conducted during the month of March 2019 at Qila Mubarak in Patiala District, under the existing projects of IDIPT. The monitored results are shown in the Table 5. Table 5: Ambient Air Quality of Patiala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) Location Parameter Value Standard value 3 PM10, µg/m 68.8 100.0 3 PM2.5, µg/m 35.5 60.0 Court Yard Area Oxides of Sulphur, µg/m3 8.5 80.0 Oxides of Nitrogen, µg/m3 13.7 80.0 Carbon Monoxide, mg/m3 ND 2.0 Source: IDIPT, PIU, Ropar 82. The recorded AAQ values are within the limits in comparison with the NAAQM standards indicating the construction activities, which does not have any impact on the existing air quality. G. Ecological Environment 83. Forests: Patiala district does not have abundant forest resource. An area of 20 sq. km.

is covered under protected forests, which is only 0.40% of the total forest area of the state. The predominant fauna and flora found in the Patiala district is given below in Table 6:

Table 6: Flora and Fauna of Patiala Important Fauna Important Flora Sl. No. Common Name Zoological Name Common Name Botanical Name 1 Black Buck Antilopecervicapra Amb Mangiferaindica 2 Blue bull Boselaphustragocamelus Bamboo Bambusa vulgaris 3 Chital Axis axis Beri Zizyphusmauritiana 4 Hare Lepus nigricollis Drek Melia azadirachta 5 Hog Deer Axis porcinus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globolus 6 Jackal Canisaurius Imli Tamarindusindica 7 Jungle Cat Felischaus Jamun Syzygiumcumini 8 Rhesus Monkey Macacamulatta Karir Capparisaphylla 9 Spotted Owlet Athene brama Karonda Carissa karanda 10 Wild Boar Susscrofa Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris 11 Black Partridge Melanoperdixniger Kikar Acacia Nilotica 12 Brahminy Myna Sturniapagodarum Lasura Cordia myxa 13 Common Quail Coturnixcoturnix Mesquite Prosopisjuliflora 14 Grey Partridge Perdixperdix Neem Azadirachataindica 15 Peafowl Pavocristatus Shisham Dalbergiasissoo 16 Rose Ringed Parakeet Psittaculakrameri Teak Tectonagrandis Source: Forest Department, Punjab 84. There are no endangered floral species and faunal species that have been recorded in the subproject impact area. 85. Protected Areas: There are no protected ecological areas (viz. national parks, sanctuaries, wetland etc.) in the vicinity of the subproject site. The distance of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife sanctuary from Sheesh Mahal is 210 mt and from Mohindra Kothi is 6.2 km. Both the project sites are also located outside the Eco sensitive Zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of Wildlife sanctuary. (Copy of the notification attached as Appendix 2). 86. Agricultural Resources: Out of geographical area of 3,72,000 hectares in Patiala district, 3,03,000 hectares (81%) is cultivable. 93% of the area is irrigated through tube wells and 3% by canals. The crop density of the district is 97%. There are 62,090 agricultural families in the district. Wheat, barley, paddy, maize and sugarcane are major crops of the district. To break the wheat-paddy cycle, contract-farming has been started in the district by the Agriculture Department and PAFC for the crops like basmati, maize, pulses, barley etc. Agriculture is the main and most important economic activity in the district. H. Socio Cultural and Economic Environment 87. Population Distribution: As per Census 2011, Punjab population is 2.77 crores, which shows an increase in the population in comparison with the Census 2001 (2.44 crores). Total population of the Patiala District is 18.96 lakh in 2011 which was 16.34 lakh in 2001. However, the district population growth shows a down trend in Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of nearly 1.5 percent. As per the census 2011, the total number of HH in the district is 372293. The Average Household (HH) size has been reduced from 5.6 (census 2001) to 5.1 (census 2011).

Table 7: Population Distribution – Patiala District 2001 2011 Population Distribution Punjab Patiala Punjab Patiala Area (Sq.km) 50362 3325 50362 3325 Avg. HH size 5.6 5.6 5.0 5.1 Tot Population 24358999 1633879 27743338 1895686 AAGR 1991-2001-2011 1.8 1.7 1.3 1.5 Tot Urban Pop 8262511 594631 10399146 763280 Tot Rural Pop 16096488 1039248 17344192 1132406 % of Urban Population 33.9 36.4 37.48 40.3 Source: Compiled from Primary Census Abstract, 2001 and 2011 88. Urban and Rural Population: The urban population in Punjab during 2001 was 33.9% which has increased to 37.5% in 2011. The urban population in Patiala District is 36.4% as per 2001 census which is increased to 40.3% in 2011 census. The above Table 7 presents the Population distribution of the State and the Patiala District. 89. Population Density: Population Density of Punjab is 551 per sq.km in 2011. Density of Patiala is 570 per sq.km in 2011, which is higher than the value of 2001 census (491 Sq. Km.). 90. Sex Ratio: As per census 2011, the sex ratio of the state was 895 females per 1000 males. Whereas it was 874 females per 1000 males in 2001. In the Patiala District it was 891 females per 1000 males, which is higher than the 2001 figures (875 females per 1000 males). 91. Literacy Rate: The average literacy rate for the Patiala district is 79.4% as per 2011 census which is higher in comparison to the Punjab state average of 75.8%. The district itself has a considerable growth in the literacy rate in comparison to the 2001 census (69.3%). 92. Work Participation Rate: As per census 2011, the Workforce Participation Rate in the Patiala district is 35 percent, which is almost similar to the Punjab state average of 36 percent. Patiala District Workforce Participation was 37 percent in 2001 which is now decreased to 35 percent. II. SANGRUR DISTRICT A. Physical Environment 93. Climate and Rainfall: The climate of the Sangrur district is characterized by the dryness of the air and intensely hot summer and cold winter. The year may be divided into four seasons namely (i) Summer or hot season (mid-March to mid-June); (ii) Rainy season (late-June to mid-September); (iii) Post monsoon autumn/transition season (mid-September to mid-November); and (iv) Winter (mid-November to mid-March). May and June are the hottest months of the year with the mean daily maximum & minimum temperatures being about 37C and 25C respectively. Maximum temperatures can rise up to 44C. Southwest monsoon with high intensity showers commence in late June. 94. Rainfall occurs during the winter season due to North westerly monsoon. The normal annual rainfall of the district is 558 mm, and about 75% of the rainfall occurs during last week of June to mid Sept. The variation in annual rainfall on a yearly basis is appreciable i.e. 700 mm to 1200 mm.

95. Geology & Soil: Sangrur is more or less flat except towards its north western part which is profusely dotted with sand dunes. The elevation of the land in the area varies from 251m in the south western to 236 m above mean sea level in NE. The master slope of the area is towards the south west. The soil of the district is loamy sand and sandy loam; kaller land is also spotted at few places. The soil is sandy/brown blown sand clay at the border of Faridkot, Moga district. 96. Surface water: Most of the area of the district is without any major water channels. It is drained by only two seasonal streams. River Ghaggar traverses through the southernmost part of the district. Sirhind choe is the other small torrent which constitutes a part of the surface drainage of the district. Apart from these two water channels, some stagnant pools of water, called ‘ponds’ which are found near the settlements, are distributed over the whole district. 97. Groundwater: The district is occupied by Indo-Gangetic alluvial plain of Quaternary age and falls in Ghaggar sub-basin. The ground water occurs in alluvial formations comprising of fine to coarse sand which forms the potential aquifers. In the shallow aquifers up to 50 m ground water occurs under unconfined/water table conditions where as in deeper aquifers semi confined /confined conditions exists. The depth to water level ranges from 12.25 to 29.60 m during the pre-monsoon period and 13.80 m to 30.15 m bgl during post monsoon period. The seasonal fluctuation varies from 1.05 m to 5.32 m in the area. The long-term fluctuation trend indicates that there is a fall of 0.65 m/year. Groundwater samples from Sangrur district have been collected and analysed for various physicochemical parameters and compared with drinking water standard (IS:10500). Table 8: Groundwater Quality in Sangrur As Per IS 10500:2012 (Drinking Water Sl. Andheri Kammomajra Parameter Measurement Specification) Haripura Sangrur No. (Hari) Khurd Acceptable Permissible Limit Limit No 1 pH value - 6.5 - 8.5 7.55 7.57 7.65 7.57 Relaxation Electrical 2 µS/cm - - 252 264 259 236 Conductivity 3 Turbidity NTU 1 5 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 4 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l - - 5.2 4.9 5 5.2 Total Dissolved 5 mg/l 500 2000 139 146 143 130 Solids (TDS) Total Suspended 6 mg/l - - <10 <10 <10 <10 Solids (TSS) Total Alkalinity (as 7 mg/l 200 600 85.8 77 86.48 74.8 CaCO3) Total Hardness (as 8 mg/l 200 600 95.98 103.4 88 82 CaCO3) 9 Sodium (as Na) mg/l - - 12.3 14.1 15.2 16.1 10 Potassium (as K) mg/l - - 1.6 1.8 2.1 1.3 11 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 30 100 5.84 7.79 3.89 3.41 12 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 75 200 28.8 28.6 28.2 27.2

13 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 400 11.28 21.81 16.18 12.61 No 14 Nitrate mg/l 45 4.64 6.53 5.73 4.39 Relaxation 15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1 1.5 0.18 0.16 0.18 0.12

As Per IS 10500:2012 (Drinking Water Sl. Andheri Kammomajra Parameter Measurement Specification) Haripura Sangrur No. (Hari) Khurd Acceptable Permissible Limit Limit 16 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 250 1000 21.92 17.95 20.23 18.99 17 Total Nitrogen mg/l - - 6.23 7.81 6.32 5.36 18 Oil & Grease mg/l - - <4 <4 <4 <4 19 COD mg/l - - <4 <4 <4 <4 20 BOD mg/l - - <2 <2 <2 <2 Free Residual 21 mg/l 0.2 1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 Chlorine 22 Total Phosphate mg/l - - 0.07 0.08 0.11 0.33 23 Arsenic mg/l 0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 No 24 Cadmium mg/l 0.003 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Relaxation No 25 Total Chromium mg/l 0.05 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 Relaxation 26 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 No 27 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.01 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Relaxation No 28 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3 0.33 0.13 0.1 0.23 Relaxation 29 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 30 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 31 Nickel (as Ni) mg/l) - - <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 32 Cobalt (as CO) mg/l - - <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 33 Total Coliform MPN/100ml - - <2 <2 <2 <2 34 Faecal Coli MPN/100ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 35 E. Coli CFU/100ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Source: EIA Report of IOCL, Sangrur (2017) 98. The physio-chemical characteristics of groundwater are presented above in Table 8 and compared with the IS-10500 standards. The analysis results indicated that the pH ranged between 7.55 to 7.65 which is well within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5. TDS was ranging from 130 to 146 mg/l. Total hardness was found to be in the range of 82 to 103.4 mg/l. The fluoride concentrations were varied between 0.12 to 0.18 mg/l which is within the acceptable limit of 1 mg/l. The nitrate and sulphate were found in the range of 4.39 to 6.53 mg/l and 11.28 to 21.18 mg/l respectively. Calcium varied between 27.2 to 28.8 mg/l. The heavy metals content (i.e. As, Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Fe, Mn, Zn and Hg) were found to be within permissible limits. From the observation it shall be concluded that all other key parameters are well within the stipulated standards. 99. Ambient Air Quality: As per the site assessment, the sub-project location (Sangrur Kothi) is free from major industrial and commercial activities in the surroundings, which leads to good ambient air quality. Chance of ambient air quality slightly higher near the clock tower due to frequent movement of vehicles etc. In order to describe the AAQ of the district, secondary information obtained from the literature/reports has been utilised in the Table 9. The monitoring has been done in various location as described in below table:

Table 9: Ambient Air Quality in Sangrur Parameters

Locations PM10 (µg/m3) PM2.5 (µg/m3) NOx (µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3) CO (mg/m3) Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Andheri 39.1 56.2 15.4 23.5 6.5 13.3 6.9 9.9 0.078 0.153 Kamoh 38.4 55.4 14.2 24.1 11.6 20.1 8.1 11.8 0.117 0.158 Mazra Haripur 35.1 56.1 14.5 21.6 8.6 14.1 5.3 8.6 0.09 0.112 Sangrur 49.7 66.6 16.4 24.1 11.5 20.1 5.8 9.9 0.133 0.158 NAAQ 100 (24 Hrs.) 60 (24 Hrs.) 80 (24 Hrs.) 80 (24 Hrs.) 2.0 (8 Hrs.) Standard Source: EIA Report of IOCL, Sangrur (2017) 100. From the observation it shall be concluded that ambient air quality data shows all other key parameters are well within the stipulated standards of NAAQ (National Ambient Air Quality Standards). 101. Noise Quality: Secondary information reveals that the ambient noise levels in Sangrur is within the stipulated standard for residential and industrial noise levels (Table 10). The monitored locations of AAQ stations are given in below table.

Table 10: Noise Quality in Sangrur Equivalent Noise Level Sl. No. Monitoring Locations Leq Day Leq Night 1 Andheri 55.4 38.7 2 Kammo Majra Khurd 52.4 30.8 3 Haripur 48.5 28.6 4 Sangrur 51.5 32.5 CPCB Residential Area 55.0 45.0 Standards Industrial Area 75.0 70.0 Source: EIA Report of IOCL, Sangrur (2017) B. Ecological Environment: 102. Flora in the Sangrur district is featured by Northern Tropical Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest Type. The Kikar (Acacia nilotica) is grown abundantly throughout the district, whereas ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk) is planted near wells and fields. In certain places mango (Mangifera indica) is grown in plenty. The pipal (Ficus religiosa) Barota and neem (Azedirachta indica) are planted near villages. Shisham (Dalberga sissoo) has been planted along canals and Siras (Albizia procera or Albizia lebbeck) are seen along the roadsides. In addition to these Fras (Tamarix aphylla) is common near villages and it is useful for roofing. There are patches of jungle in certain localities in the district mostly confined to jand (Prosopis cineraria), Karir (Capparis decidua) and Jal (Salwadora oleoides) the Dhak (Butea monosperma) is also common in marshy places whereas the Khajur-date palm (Phoenix sylvestris) is found in sandy areas. 103. Fauna. Common mammals found in the Sangrur are hodgson’s bat (Myotis formosus), Long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus homochrous, hodgson), northern palm squirrel Funambulus pennanti, crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), Indian rat (Rattus rattus), the India gerbille (tateraindica), India field mouse (Mus booduga), Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis), Indian fox (Vulpes bengalensis), asiatic jackal (Canis aurena), small India civet (Viverricula indica), common mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii), and rhesus macaque

(Macaca mulatta). 104. The common birds found in the Sangrur district are : Phalacrocorax niger, Butorides striatus chloriceps, Ardeola grayii (sykes), Bubulcus ibis coromandus, Egretta alba modesta (Gray), E. garzetta (Linnaeus), Anasto musoscitans (Boddaert), C. ciconia (Linnaeus), C. migra (Linnacus), Streptopelia decaocto (Collared dove), Columba livia (Pigeon), Psittacula krameri (Rose ringed parakeet) Tadorna ferruginea, T. tadorna (Linnaeus), Nettapus coromandelianus, Coturnix coromandelica, T. stagnatili, S. pagodrum, Chrysommasinense etc. 105. Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary (BAWLS) is situated at about 3 Km. from Sangrur city on Sohian Road in District Sangrur (refer Figure 10). This Sanctuary is spread over 264.40 ha. of Government area. The Bir area has been declared as wildlife sanctuary under the Preservation of Fauna of Patiala Rules, 1896 vide Patiala and East Punjab State Union Government (PEPSU), Notification No. F-150/50; dated 28-02-1952.

Figure 10: Map showing distance of Bir Aishwan Wildlife Sanctuary from Project Site C. Social Profile 106. Demographic profile: Sangrur district of Punjab has total population of 1,655,169 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 878,029 are males while 777,140 are females. In 2011 there were total 318,870 families residing in Sangrur district. The Average Sex Ratio of Sangrur district is 885. Table 11: Demographic Profile of Sangrur District Rural Urban Population % 68.83% 31.17% Total population 1,139,204 515,965 Male population 604,653 273,376 Female population 534,551 242,589 Sex ratio 884 887

Rural Urban Child sex ratio (0-6 age) 827 869 Child population 122,324 59,010 Literates 658,857 343,220 Average literacy 64.79% 75.11% Male literacy 70.22% 79.75% Female literacy 58.70% 69.90% Source: www.censusindia.co.in 107. As per Census 2011 out of total population, 31.2% people lives in urban areas while 68.8% lives in the rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 75.1% while that in the rural areas is 64.8%. Also, the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Sangrur district is 887 while that of rural areas is 884. 108. The population of Children of age 0 – 6 years in Sangrur district is 1,81,334 which is 11% of the total population. There are 98,547 male children and 82,787 female children between the age 0 – 6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Sangrur is 840 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (885) of Sangrur district. 109. The total literacy rate of Sangrur district is 67.99%. The male literacy rate is 64.97% and the female literacy rate is 55.55% in Sangrur district. 110. Sex ratio: The Sex Ratio of Sangrur district is 885. Thus for every 1000 men there were 885 females in Sangrur district. Also, as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ratio was 840 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (885) of Sangrur district. 111. Population Density: The total area of Sangrur district is 3,625 km2. Thus, the density of Sangrur district is 457 people per square Kilometre. As per the initial provisional data of Census 2011, around 159 sq. Km. area is under urban region while 3,466 sq. Km. is under rural region. 112. As per the Census 2011 out of total population of Sangrur, 31.17% people lived in urban regions while 68.83% in rural areas. The total figure of population of urban population was 515,965 out of which 273,376 were males while remaining 242,589 were females. In rural areas of Sangrur, male population was 604,653 while female population was 534,551. The average sex ratio in urban regions of Sangrur was 887 females per 1000 males. Also, the Child (0 – 6 age) sex ration of urban areas in Sangrur was 869 girls per 1000 boys. Thus, the total children (0 – 6 age) living in urban areas of Sangrur were 59,010 which is 11.44% of total urban population. Similarly, the average sex ratio in rural areas of Sangrur was 884 females per 1000 males. The Child sex ratio of rural areas in Sangrur was 827 girls per 1000 boys. 113. The average literacy rate in Sangrur for urban regions was 75.11 percent in which males were 79.75% literate while female literacy stood at 69.9%. The total literate population of Sangrur was 1,002,077. Similarly, in rural areas of Sangrur, the average literacy rate was 64.79 percent. Out of which literacy rate of males and females stood at 70.22% and 58.7% respectively. Total literates in rural areas of Sangrur were 658,857. 114. Occupational Structure of Sangrur District: In Sangrur district out of total population, 568,758 were engaged in work activities. 87.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 568,758 workers engaged in

Main Work, 150,338 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 72,139 were agricultural labourers.

Table 12: Occupational Structure of Sangrur District Total Male Female

Main Workers 499,792 443,632 56,160 Cultivators 150,338 144,137 6,201 Agriculture Labourer 72,139 66,437 5,702 Household Industries 15,130 11,618 3,512 Other Workers 262,185 221,440 40,745 Marginal Workers 68,966 41,497 27,469 Non-working 1,086,411 392,900 693,511 Source: www.censusindia.co.in III. KAPURTHALA DISTRICT A. Physical Environment 115. Climate: The climate of the Kapurthala District may be divided into four seasons. The cold season starts from mid-November to early March, which is followed by the hot season which lasts till the end of June. The temperature varies between 41°C (mean daily maximum) and 27°C (mean daily minimum). With the onset of the south-west monsoon in the district by about the beginning of July, there is an appreciable drop in the day temperature. After the monsoon by about the mid-September, there is a rapid drop in the temperature, especially during night. January is usually the coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at about 19°C and the mean daily minimum temperature at about 6°C. 116. Rainfall: The average annual rainfall in the district is 695.6 mm. On an annual average, there are about 33 rainy days. The rainfall generally increases from the south-west towards the north-east. About 70 percent of the annual rainfall is received during the southwest monsoon, i.e. July to September (July being the wettest month). The district also receives some rainfall during the period from December to March in association with passing western disturbances and these amounts to about 12 percent of the annual rainfall. 117. Geology & Soil: The Kapurthala district is occupied by Indo-Gangetic alluvium. The major portion of this region lies in the river tract falling between the Beas and Black Bein (Kali Bein) and is called ‘BET’. To the south of the Black Bein lies the tract known as ‘Dona’. The word ‘Dona’ means that the soil is formed of two constituents, sand and clay with sand predominating. The Phagwara region consists of the Sirwal, Dhak and Manjki tracts lying roughly in the North East, middle and South-East of the tehsils. Sirwal possesses the characteristics of the ‘BET’. The numerous hill streams coming down from Hoshiarpur District keep the soil moist all the year round. Some of these streams are silt laden and at first deposit fertile soil though their later deposits are more and more sandy. Due to the existence of these drainage channels patches and strata of hard clay are also to be found. 118. The major soil types found in the district are the arid brown soils and Tropical Arid brown soils. The arid brown soils are found mostly in southern parts of the district and Tropical Arid brown soils are found in the Northern part and Phagwara block of the district. The arid brown soils are calcareous in nature and Tropical arid brown soil is deficient in nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.

119. Surface water: Beas River accounts for surface water in Kapurthala District. All through the course of Beas River, a strip of shallow alluvial soil fringes its bank which is subject to inundation during the rainy season. The main channel of the river is broad, dotted with islands and wide pools. The depth of water varies from about 1.5m during the dry season to about 4.5m during the rainy season. The rivulet Kali Bein is the chief tributary of the Beas in Kapurthala district. The water quality information obtained from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi has been taken to describe the pollution status/ surface water quality of the Beas River. The furnished information in the Table 13 is based on a study under MINARS (Monitoring of Indian Aquatic Resources Series) conducted across India to monitor the pollution levels of all the perennial river systems. The subproject site is located around 7.0 Km. (aerial distance) from the River Beas (Kanjli Wetlands) Table 13: Surface Water Quality - River Beas Sl. No. Parameters Units Beas Water Quality CPCB Norms for Surface Water 1 Temperature oC 18 40 2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 6.9 >4 3 pH value - 7.7 6.5 to 8.5 4 Electrical Conductivity µmhos/cm 354 - 5 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) mg/l 5.2 - 6 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) mg/l 0.8 <3 7 Nitrate mg/l 2.2 - 8 Nitrite mg/l 1 - 9 Ammonia mg/l 1 - 10 Fecal Coliforms MPN/100ml 20 <2500 11 Total Coliforms MPN/100ml 280 <5000 Source: MINARS, CPCB Delhi 120. The outcome of the analysis shows, the water quality of the River Beas is within the stipulated limits prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for surface water quality. 121. Ground Water: Water quality data obtained from the CGWB shows that the groundwater samples representing shallow aquifers reveals that groundwater is alkaline in nature. The Electrical Conductivity (EC) of water samples is either fresh or very saline. Concentration of chemical constituents, in most of the water samples are within the permissible limit of drinking water standards. However, in few water samples, the EC is more than 3000 μs /cm, Fluoride is more than 1.5 mg/l, NO3 is above 45 mg/l and Iron (Fe) is more than 1.0 mg/l. Excess Iron concentration (more than1.0 mg/l) was observed at Kapurthala (1.82 mg/l). The bicarbonate and chloride are the dominant anions. The quality of groundwater is of permissible class for domestic purpose and can be used for drinking purposes. 122. Ambient Air Quality: In order to assess the probable impacts on air quality arising from the proposed subproject of Gol Kothi, ambient air quality monitoring has been conducted during the month of January 2019 at Gol Kothi in Kapurthala District, under the existing projects of IDIPT. The monitored results are shown in the Table 14.

Table 14: Ambient Air Quality of Kapurthala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) Location Parameter Value Standard value 3 PM10, µg/m 65.9 100.0 3 PM2.5, µg/m 32.2 60.0 Near Main Gate Area Oxides of Sulphur, µg/m3 8.4 80.0 Oxides of Nitrogen, µg/m3 14.2 80.0 Carbon monoxide, mg/m3 BDL 4.0 Source: IDIPT, PIU, Chandigarh 123. The recorded AAQ values are within the limits in comparison with the NAAQM standards indicating the construction activities, which does not have any impact on the existing air quality. 124. Ambient Noise Quality: Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes annoyance, distracts from work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment. In order to assess the probable noise impacts arising from the proposed subproject, noise quality monitoring has been conducted during the months of January 2019 at Gol Kothi in Kapurthala District, under the existing projects of IDIPT. The monitored results are shown in the Table 15. Table 15: Ambient Noise Quality of Kapurthala (Under IDIPT, Punjab) Sl. No. Location Value in dB(A) Standards 1 Near Entrance Step 51 CPCB noise standard for Commercial Zone is 2 Near Main Gate Area 53 65 dB (A) for day time 125. From the observation, it shall be concluded that the recorded noise levels are also found to be less than the stipulated limits in comparison with the CPCB Noise Quality Standard for Commercial zone. However, the increase in noise level may be due to the construction works and movement of vehicular traffic and other commercial activities happening near the site close to the subproject area. B. Ecological Environment: 126. Flora. The floral diversity consists of scattered Khair (Acacia catechu), Chhal (Anogeisus latifolia), Jhingan (Lanea grandis), Kikar (Acacia nilotica) Phalahi (Acacia modesta), Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Mango (Mangifera indica), Dhak (Butea monosperma) etc., Shrubs such as Garna (Carissa spinarum), Mehnder (Dodona viscasa), Mallah (Zizyphus nummularia) Gandhala (Marraya koenigil), Basuti (Adathoda vasica), jhav (Artemesia spp), Kair (Capparis decidua), Panwar (Cassia tara), Phulbuti (Lantana camara), etc. and grasses such as (Saccharum bengalenese). 127. The forest strips have mostly artificially raised plantations like Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Eucalyptus (Edcalyptus spp), Siris (Albizzia lebbek), Mango (Mangifera indica), Jaman (Syzygium communi), Tun (Cedrela toona) and Neem (Azadirachta indica). Some of the mixed plantations are Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Jacranda (Jacranda ovalifolia), Kachnar (Bauhincavariegata), Bottle brush (Callistemon vimnalis), Gulmohar (Delomixrigia), Amla (Emblicaofficivalis), etc. There is no endangered flora identified in the project area. 128. Fauna. The main animals found in these areas are Blue Bull (Bose laphustragocamelus), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), Sambhar (Cervas unicolor), Jackal (Canis aureus), Common Mongoose (Herpestes spp.), Indian Porcupine (Hystrix indica) and Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta) etc.

129. The common birds found in the district are House crow (Corvussplendens), Indian cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis), Little cormorant (Microcarboniger), Indian darter or Snake bird (Anhinga melanogaster), Indian parakeets (Psitta culaeupatria) , Rose-ringed parakeets (Psittaculakrameri), Shikra (Accipiter badius), sparrow-hawk (Accipiter nisus), Red-headed merlin (Falco chicquera), Indian common night jar (Caprimulgusasiaticus), Green pigeon (Treronpompadora), Blue rock pigeon (Columba livia), Rufous turtle dove (Streptopeliaorientalis), Ring dove (Strepto peliarisoria), Spotted dove (Spilopeliachinensis), Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Bush quail (Perdiculaasiatica), Indian button quail (Turnix suscitator), Common quail (Coturnix coturnix), Grey partridge (Perdixperdix), Common coot (Fulicaatra), Purple moorhen (Porphyrioporphyrio), Lapwing pee-wit (Vanellusvanellus), Fantail snipe (Gallinagogallinago), Weaver bird (Ploceusphilippinus), red munia (Amandavaamandava), Indian robin (Saxicoloidesfulicatus), Asian koel (Eudynamysscolopaceus), Spotted munia (Lonchurapunctulata), Kingfisher (Alcedoatthis), Small blue king fisher (Alcedoatthis), Common sparrow (Passer domesticu), Vulture (Gyps indicus), Flower pecker (Dicaeumtrigonostigma), and Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus).There is no endangered fauna identified in the project area. 130. Forest and Protected Areas. Kanjli Wetland (under the Ramsar Convention) is the only protected area situated in the Kapurthala district and it is located nearly 7 Km. away from the subproject areas. It is a very popular site for bird watching and boating. Other than this, there are no other protected areas (national parks, sanctuaries, wetland etc.) in the vicinity of the subproject site. C. Socio Cultural and Economic Environment: 131. Demographic profile: As per the 2011 census, Kapurthala district has a population of 815,168. This gives it a ranking of 481st in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 499 inhabitants per sq.km. Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 8.37%. Kapurthala has a sex ratio of 912 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 80.2%. Table 16: Population Distribution – Kapurthala District 2001 2011 Population Distribution Punjab Kapurthala Punjab Kapurthala Area (Sq.km) 50362 1633 50362 1633 Avg. HH size 5.6 5.5 5.0 4.9 Tot Population 24358999 754521 27743338 815168 AAGR 1991-2001-2011 1.8 1.6 1.3 0.8 Tot Urban Pop 8262511 246527 10399146 282462 Tot Rural Pop 16096488 507,994 17344192 532,706 % of Urban Population 33.9 32.67 37.48 34.65 Source: Compiled from Primary Census Abstract, 2001 and 2011 132. Population density. Population density of Punjab is 551 per sq.km in 2011. The population density of Kapurthala is 499 per sq.km in 2011, which is higher than the value of 2001 census (462 Sq.Km). 133. Literacy rate. Average literacy rate for Kapurthala District was 80.2% as per 2011census which is higher in comparison to the Punjab state literacy average of 75.8%. 134. Sex ratio. The sex ratio (as per 2011) was 912 females per 1000 males, which is

38 higher than the 2001 figures (888 females per 1000 males). 135. Employment. Agriculture is the main occupation of people of Kapurthala in the rural areas of the district. There are some industries in urban areas where workers are employed from nearby villages and towns. As per 2011 census, the Workforce Participation Rate in the Kapurthala District is 35%, which is slightly lower than Punjab state average of 36%. Kapurthala District Workforce Participation was 34.8% in 2001 which has decreased to 34% in 2011. 136. Agriculture. Major field crops are rice, maize, wheat, rapseed/mustard, sunflower and sesame. Apart from these field crops green vegetables, potato and onion are major cash crops. Major horticultural crops are kinnow, orange, lemon, mangoes, litchi, guava, pears, peach, plum, grapes, ber and amlas. 137. Industrial profile: Kapurthala is home to several medium and large-scale industries. Some of these are –  Rail Coach Factory: A Govt. Of India enterprise and premier in manufacturing of rail coaches,  JCT Mills Phagwara (a sub-division of Kapurthala district): one of the most successful textile mills in India  SSK: one of India's oldest and biggest manufacturers of Electrical wiring accessories, founded in 1935  Oswal Agro (Sugar) Mills,  Jagatjit Industries Limited (JIL): set up under the patronage of the Maharajah of Kapurthala in 1944, one of the largest alcoholic beverage breweries and manufacturers of dairy products in India,  Heavy Engineering and ancillary units are coming up in the city to cater to the needs of the Rail Coach Factory,  Agro processing industries have been in the city from the 1950s, mainly oil extraction from oil seeds like sunflower, mustard, cotton seed and rice bran.  Rice mills due to proximity to the surrounding fertile agricultural lands. Kapurthala is a prominent market in Punjab for both Basmati & non-Basmati paddy and rice.

V. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

138. The assessment of environmental impacts due to the implementation of this subproject has been carried out for the potential impacts envisaged during the various stages of the project planning and implementation:  Location impacts. Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities.  Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, etc.  Pre-construction impacts. During preconstruction site selection of construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas &site selection of sources of materials.  Construction impacts. Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc.

 O&M impacts. Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project. A. Location Impacts (Land Acquisition and Resettlement Impacts) 139. In the proposed sub-project sites, there are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement. The asset owner of the subproject locations is the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. Hence, there is no land acquisition and resettlement issue or encroachments; the sites are free from encumbrances. Necessary NOCs/clearances from the asset owner have already been obtained and enclosed in Annexure 2. 140. Design Impacts and Considerations to avoid Environmental Impacts: To avoid the anticipated environmental impacts the following design considerations will be adopted for the proposed subproject of “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings”:

 Use of non-obstructive lighting fixtures synchronizing with the architecture of the buildings,  Reduce the number of fixtures as far as possible, without compromising in any way the design intent and highlighting each and every architectural detail,  Adoption of design compatible with the natural environment and suitable selection of materials to enhance the aesthetic appeal and blend with the natural surroundings,  Straight lines and simple geometry in the proposed works,  Use of subtle colours and simple ornamentation,  Use of local materials to reduce impact on natural resources. 141. Pre-construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures. The following mitigation measures are required during pre-construction phase to avoid environmental impacts in later stage of construction. 142. Consents, Permits, Clearances, No Objection Certificates (NoCs), etc.: NOCs from the concern asset owner (i.e. Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab) have already been obtained during project planning stage. Some more NOC/permissions (as given in Table 1) are to be taken by Contractor prior to start of the construction works, failure to obtain necessary consents, permits, NOCs, etc. can result in design revisions and/or stoppage of works. The following will be conducted during pre- construction phase:  Obtain all necessary consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. (as per Table 1) prior to start of civil works.  Acknowledge in writing and provide report on compliance of all obtained consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. 143. Social and Cultural Resources: The Patiala, Sangrur and Kapurthala being cultural and heritage cities, there are risk, that any work involving ground disturbance can uncover and damage archaeological and historical remains. There is no excavation works proposed in these subproject locations; therefore, no impact on social and cultural resources is anticipated. However, the PMU/PIU shall consult the Archaeological Department to access the archaeological potential of site. The following mitigation shall be adopted by the PIU/DSC:  Consult Archaeological Survey of India and/or State Directorate of Archaeology to obtain

an expert assessment of the archaeological potential of the site.  Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk.  Include state and local archaeological, cultural and historical authorities, and interest groups in consultation forums as project stakeholders so that their expertise can be made available.  Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds (Chance find protocol attached as Annexure 10) are recognized and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. 144. Sites for Construction Work Camps and Areas for Stockpile, Storage and Disposal: The proposed subproject involved multiple range of activities including site clearance and dismantling; conducting; Cabling and wiring; installation of DBs, panels, poles etc.; installation of decorative lighting fixtures and projectors; installation of Solar PV panel, etc. Execution of these types of works requires both un-skilled and skilled workforce. The Contractor shall identify a suitable location for having Construction camp and stock yard for storing construction materials. For establishment of construction camp approval must be taken from PIU/DSC/local authority and should meet the following criteria for selection of the construction camp sites:

 Selected site should be away from any sensitive area, water body or cultural or protected monuments.  Will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems, etc.  Residential areas will not be considered so as to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities.  Disposal will not be allowed in to nearby water course or any nearby sensitive areas which may pollute surface water or can inconvenience the community.  Any construction camp site will be finalized in consultation with DSC and PIU.  All the basic facilities (such as electricity, beds, drinking water, sanitation, solid waste management etc.) should be provided in workers camps  Mosquito prevention, first aid box and other health facilities should also be provided. 145. Sources of construction materials: Moderate amounts of gravel, sand, bricks and cement will be required for this subproject. Extraction of materials can disrupt any natural land contours and vegetation; therefore, the contractor will be required to:

 Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government collect certificates and submit in PIU/DSC.  Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval from PIU/DSC.  If additional quarries are required after construction has started, obtain written approval from PIU/DSC.  Submit to PIU/DSC on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials. 146. It will be the construction contractor’s responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of PIU/DSC. If additional quarries are required after construction is started, then the contractor obtains written approval of PIU. 147. Erosion control: Most of the impacts will occur due to excavation and earth movements during construction phase. Prior to commencement of civil works, the contractor

41 will be required to:  To minimize soil loss and to reduce sedimentation to protect water quality adequate erosion control measures shall be adopted.  Minimize the potential for erosion by balancing cuts and fills to the extent feasible.  Identify and avoid areas with unstable slopes and local factors that can cause slope instability (groundwater conditions, precipitation, seismic activity, slope angles, and geologic structure).  Minimize the amount of land disturbed as much as possible. Minimize vegetation removal. 148. Access. Transportation of construction materials to site through city roads can cause traffic problems. As transportation will be required randomly therefore potential impacts will be of short-duration, localized and can be mitigated. The contractor will need to adopt the following mitigation measures:  Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.  Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours.  Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion.  Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions.  Drive vehicles in a considerate manner.  Coordinate with the Traffic Police Department for temporary road diversions and for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours.  Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards with information about the nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints. 149. Anticipated Construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures: The proposed subproject components are limited to the enhancement of architecture and aesthetic of the existing buildings and to extend their visual presence during the night time with the use of artificial light sources and lighting fixtures. The lighting design would give life to the architectural structure of the existing buildings and bridge a gap between past and present generations. The lighting would improve the level of safety of the visitors during the night time. The proposed construction activities do not have any major construction impacts. These impacts will be short term, site specific and can be mitigated easily by adopting mitigation measures as suggested in the EMP. 150. The impacts during the proposed electrical installation works are generic and not expected to be significant. The EMP specifies the necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the Contractor and supervised by the DSC. Key impacts during construction are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) transportation of materials, (ii) dust generation, air and noise pollution from installation activities, (iii) handling of construction materials at site and, (iv) adoption of safety measures during electrical installation and other associated construction activities. 151. Construction Schedule and Method. The estimated Implementation schedule for this subproject is worked out to be 6 months from the date of award of the contract. The proposed works under this subproject include procurement, installation and programming of lighting fixture materials according to design specifications. All materials shall be new and of the quality and should match the original in colour, texture and strength. New material should

42 be of acceptable conservation grade. 152. The materials shall be transported, handled (stacked where necessary) and stored in such a manner as to prevent deterioration, damage or contamination failing which such damaged materials will be rejected and shall not be used on any part of the works under this contract. There is sufficient space available in the vicinity of the subproject areas for stockpiling of materials and to park construction equipment’s. However, the Contractor has to obtain prior permission and needs to remove all construction and demolition wastes on a daily basis. The working hours will be 8 hours daily, night works shall not be permitted.

153. Impacts on Water Quality. There are no natural surface water sources near or adjacent to the subproject site. Hence, impacts on water quality are negligible. Nevertheless, during monsoon season, soil, silt and other construction materials may be washed off and choke the drainage of the area, therefore the contractors will be required to:

 Schedule civil works during non-monsoon season, to the maximum extent possible.  Ensure drainages within the construction zones are kept free of obstructions.  Keep loose soil material and stockpiles out of drains and flow-lines.  Avoid stockpiling of excavated and construction materials (sand, gravel, bricks &cement, etc.) unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets.  Re-use/utilize, to maximum extent possible, excavated materials.  Dispose any residuals at identified disposal site (PIU/DSC will identify approved sites).  Dispose waste oil and lubricants generated as per provisions of Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989.  Protect the sources of drinking water from contamination.  Periodically clean pipelines (by service water) to prevent choking by suspended solids.  Inspect all vehicles daily for fluid leaks before leaving the vehicle staging area, and repair any leaks before the vehicle resumes operation. 154. Impacts on Air Quality. The proposed subproject dose not entails any impact on air quality. However, there is potential for increased dust / air pollutants within the construction zone particularly during the summer/dry season due to the movement and emissions from vehicles transporting workers, construction materials and debris/materials to be disposed. These are inherent impacts which are site-specific, low magnitude, short in duration and can be easily mitigated. The Contractor will be required to:

 Conduct regular water spraying on earth piles, trenches and sand piles.  Conduct regular visual inspection along alignments and construction zones to ensure no excessive dust emissions.  Spreading crushed gravel over backfilled surfaces if re-surfacing of disturbed areas cannot be done immediately.  Maintain construction vehicles and obtain “Pollution under Control” (PUC) certificate from Concerned Authority.  Obtain CTE and CTO for batching plants, crushers, diesel generators, etc., if to be used in the project from PPCB.  Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring has to be performed as per the Environmental Monitoring Program. 155. Noise and Vibration Impacts. The civil works proposed in the subproject components shall be implemented manually, the use of heavy equipment is limited and hence noise and

43 vibration impacts are not anticipated. Nevertheless, the Contractor will be required to:  The construction activities having excess noise shall be performed during the day time.  Plan activities in consultation with the PIU/DSC so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance.  Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers and by fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers.  Avoid loud random noise from sirens, air compression, etc.  Train the drivers to ensure that they do not honk unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach.  If specific noise complaints are received during construction, the contractor may be required to implement one or more of the following noise mitigation measures, as directed by the DSC: o Locate stationary construction equipment as far as possible from nearby noise- sensitive areas. o Turn off idling equipment. o Reschedule construction operations to avoid periods of noise annoyance identified in the complaint. o Notify nearby residents whenever extremely noisy work are planned.  Follow Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 3, 2000, day time ambient noise levels should not exceed 65dB(A) in commercial areas and 55dB(A) in residential areas.  Ensure vehicles comply with Government of India noise regulations for vehicles. The test method to be followed shall be IS: 3028-1998.  Ambient Noise Quality monitoring has to be performed as per the Environmental Monitoring Program. 156. Impacts on Flora and Fauna. The proposed subproject of “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” does not require any tree-cutting. The notified Eco-Sensitive Zone is an area of 100 meters all around the boundary of Bir Moti Bagh Wild Life Sanctuary. In case of project sites in Patiala district, the distance of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife sanctuary from Sheesh Mahal is 210 mt. and from Mohindra Kothi is 6.2 km. Hence, both the project sites are located outside the Eco sensitive Zone of Wildlife sanctuary (Copy of the notification attached as Appendix 2). In case of project site Sangrur Kothi in Sangrur district, the nearest Wildlife Sanctuary is Bir Aishwan, refer location map Figure 10 which is located at a distance of about 3 Km as well as located outside the eco-sensitive zone as defined 100m from the boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary. (Copy of the notification attached as Appendix 2). Thus, no impacts on flora and fauna will be envisaged. Protected areas having ecological biodiversity are also not located within or in the vicinity of the subproject site. 157. Impacts on Physical and Cultural Resources. There may be inconvenience to tourists, residents, businesses, and other road users due to construction activities in the proposed area. This potential impact is site-specific, short-term and can be mitigated. The contractor will be required to:

 Ensure no damage to structures/properties near construction zone.  Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access of people and vehicles.  Provide sign boards to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact

numbers for concerns/complaints.  Implement good housekeeping. Remove wastes immediately. Prohibit stockpiling of materials that may obstruct/slow down pedestrians and/or vehicle movement.  Ensure workers will not use nearby/adjacent areas as toilet facility.  Coordinate with DSC for transportation routes and schedule. Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours. Communicate road detours via visible boards, advertising, pamphlets, etc.  Ensure heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites. Provide instructions on event of chance finds (Annexure-10) for archaeological and/or ethno-botanical resources. Works must be stopped immediately until such time chance finds are cleared by experts. 158. Impact due to Waste Generation. Construction activities will produce excavated soils, construction materials, and solid wastes (such as removed concrete, wood, packaging materials and other similar items). These impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The contractor will need to adopt the following mitigation measures:  Ensure implementation of proper waste management practices.  Manage solid waste according to the following hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal. Include in waste management plan designated/approved disposal areas.  Coordinate with the local municipal authorities for beneficial uses of demolished materials or immediately dispose to designated areas.  Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse; or remove from the sites.  Avoid stockpiling and remove immediately all demolished materials, excess construction materials, and solid waste (removed concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers, oils, lubricants, and other similar items).  Prohibit disposal of any material or wastes (including human waste) into drainage, nallah, or watercourse.  Dismantling work shall be undertaken in a careful manner with utmost care, minimum disturbance to prevent any damage to other parts or to the rest of the building.  Carriage of earth, debris, building rubbish, dismantled building materials etc. by manual or mechanical means including loading, unloading, stacking and sorting at all places. 159. Impacts on Occupational Health and Safety. Workers need to be aware of occupational hazards which can arise from the proposed works. The contractor should comply with IFC EHS Guidelines on Occupational Health and Safety which can be downloaded from the link: http://www1.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/9aef2880488559a983acd36a6515bb18/2%2BOccupat ional%2BHealth%2Band%2BSafety.pdf?MOD=AJPERES). The Contractor should comply with all the occupational health and safety provisions as per best international practices. At the minimum, the Contractor will be required to:

 Prohibit worker’s exposure to noise level greater than 85 dB(A) for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.  Develop comprehensive site-specific health and safety (H&S) plan. The overall objective is to provide guidance to contractors on establishing a management strategy and applying practices that are intended to eliminate, or reduce, fatalities, injuries and illnesses for workers performing activities and tasks associated with the project.

 Include in H&S plan measures such as: o Type of hazards during excavation works; o Corresponding personal protective equipment for each identified hazard; o H&S training for all site personnel; o Procedures to be followed for all site activities; and o Documentation of work-related accidents.  Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injury to fellow workers.  Provide appropriate PPEs to all workers as per nature of works (hand gloves, nose mask, ear plug, safety shoes, safety helmets etc.) and risks identified in the works, provide safety belt, safe staircase, work platform to work at height, provide specific training to workers as per nature of works.  Ensure that first-aid facility is available at site at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site as well as at construction camps.  Provide medical insurance coverage for workers.  Secure construction zone from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks.  Provide supplies of potable drinking water.  Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances.  Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.  Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas.  Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms.  Mark and provide sign boards in the construction zone, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate. 160. Impacts on Socio-Economic Activities. Manpower will be required during the 6 months implementation schedule for this subproject. This can help generate contractual employment and increase in local revenue. As per detailed design, land acquisition and closure of roads are not required. However, construction activities may impede access of tourists and visitors. The potential impacts are negative and moderate but short-term and temporary. The contractor will need to adopt the following mitigation measures:

 Provide sign boards for visitors to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.  Give preference to employ local workforce as much as possible to give benefits to local community from this subproject.  Employ at least 50% of the labour force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 20 Km. immediate area if manpower is available. During construction, local people will be given preferences in job based on their skills.  As far as possible construction materials shall be procured from local markets. 161. Post-Construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Site clean-up is necessary after construction activities. The contractor will be required to:

 Restore access roads, staging areas, and temporary work areas.  Remove all tools, equipment, barricades, signs, surplus materials, debris, and rubbish. The demolished materials which not required for O&M shall be disposed in the designated disposal sites.  Inform in writing from PIU/DSC that construction zones have been restored. 162. Anticipated Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Impacts on environmental conditions associated with the O&M of the subproject components are based on the impacts related to increased tourists in the areas resulting to increased vehicular movement along the roads, maintenance of the public toilets, increased demands for services, and increased solid waste generation. These impacts can be mitigated by:

 Increased vehicular movement along the roads – adopt speed restrictions measures, provision of appropriate road signage and well-located rest points for pedestrians shall minimize impacts on safety of the visitors  Increase demands for services –shall be addressed by the O&M authority.  Maintenance of the public toilet – O&M Authority/Municipal Council (MC) to do periodic maintenance by engaging in house staffs or through cleaning contractors  Increase solid waste generation –Tourism Department, with help of Municipal Authorities to put in place solid waste management programs.

VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

A. ADB Disclosure Policy 163. Public consultation was undertaken as per ADB SPS requirements. All the five principles of information dissemination, information solicitation, integration, coordination and engagement into dialogue were incorporated during the task. A framework of different environmental impacts likely from the subproject was prepared based on opinions of all those consulted, especially at the micro level, by setting up dialogues with the local communities from whom information on site facts and prevailing conditions were collected. 164. As per ADB safeguard requirement, public consultation is to be carried out before and after impact identification. Public consultation was therefore carried out twice, once at the time of start of work with the key stakeholders particularly with asset owners/facility users and visitors, and secondly to discuss mitigating measures and get concurrence of stakeholders. B. Process for Consultation Followed 165. During the project preparation, consultations have been held with local peoples on issues pertaining to the selection of the proposed subproject and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations provided the necessary inputs for identifying the required needs of the communities and the relevant stakeholders. Details of the consultations done for the subproject site are provided in Annexure-5. C. Plan for Continued Public Participation 166. To ensure continued public participation, stakeholder engagement during the project

47 design and implementation is proposed. A grievance redress cell is set up within the PIU/DSC at field office and PMU, Chandigarh office. To ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposal to the stakeholders and the community living in the vicinity of the subproject location, information regarding grievance redress mechanism shall be published in local newspapers and/or displayed at site. This information is also made available on PHTPB website. 167. The Executing Agency (EA) will submit to ADB the following documents for disclosure on ADB‟s website: (i) the final IEE; (ii) a new or updated IEE and corrective action plan prepared during project implementation, if any; and (iii) the environmental monitoring reports. 168. For the benefit of the community, relevant information in the IEE (Executive Summary) will be translated in the local language (Punjabi) and made available at: (i) Office of the PMU; and, (ii) Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Patiala District, Sangrur District and Kapurthala District. These copies will be made available free of cost to any person seeking information on the same. Hard copies of the IEE will be available in the PMU/PIU as well as the district libraries at Patiala, and accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. On demand, the person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document from the office of the PMU/PIU such that to cover the cost of photocopy, on a written request and after initiating a payment for the same to the Project Director. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the PHTPB and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government of Punjab and ADB. 169. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start date and expected date of project completion etc. The notice shall be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month before of the implementation works. This shall create awareness of the project implementation among the public. Posters designed such that it creates mass awareness regarding the basic tenets of the IEE and the same shall be distributed to libraries in different localities that shall be part of such mass campaign.

VII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

170. The project affected person/aggrieved party can give their grievance verbally or in written to the local grievances committee. Grievances of affected person will first be brought to the attention of the PIU who can resolve the issue at site level. If the matter is not solved within 7 days period by the PIU, it will be brought to the Grievance Redress Committee constituted for the purpose in PIU. This GRC shall discuss the issue in its monthly meeting and resolve the issues within one month of time after receiving the grievance. If the matter is not resolved by GRC at PIU level within stipulated time, it shall be referred to GRC at PMU level by Executive Engineer of PIU. 171. GRC at PMU shall discuss the issue and try to resolve it and inform the PIU accordingly. If the matter is not resolved by the GRC at PMU level within one month of time, the aggrieved person/party can bring the matter to The Court of Law. The PIU shall keep records of all grievances received including contact details of complainant, date of receiving the complaint, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were affected and final outcome. The grievance redress process is shown below.

A. Composition and functions of GRC 172. Local Grievance Committee (LGC). In this LGC has worked with NGO, SHG, Line Agency, representative of Gram Panchayat, Special invitee. 173. First Level Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at PIU. In each PIU there shall be one GRC, which will include Project Manager (PIU), District Tourist Officer of the Punjab Heritage & Tourism Promotion Board, Govt. of Punjab, Community Development Officer of PIU, nominated representative of District Magistrate and nominated representative committee shall be headed by Project Manager (PIU). The committee will meet at least once in every month. Agenda of meeting shall be circulated to all the members and affected persons/aggrieved party along with venue, date and time; informed in written at least 7 days in advance of meeting. The matters shall remain with GRC at PIU level for one month and if grievance is not resolved within this time period, the matter shall be referred to GRC at PMU. 174. Second Level GRC within Environmental and Social Management Cell (ESMC) at PMU. There shall be one GRC in PMU. The matters not resolved by the GRC at PIU level within one month shall come under GRC at PMU. GRC at PMU will include Community Development Expert of PMU, Safeguard Specialist of PMU and Additional Project Director (APD) of PMU. The Committee shall be headed by APD of PMU. This committee shall look the matters, which are referred to and not resolved by GRC at PIU level. If the matter is not resolved by the GRC at PMU level within one month of time, the aggrieved person/party can bring the matter to The Executive Committee/State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC). 175. Third Level Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at SLEC. If the matter is not resolved by the GRC at PMU level within one month of time, the aggrieved person/party can bring the matter to The Executive Committee/State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC).

Figure 11: Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Punjab Note: LGC-NGO, SHG, Line Agency, Special invitee GRC – PM, CDO, Engineer, DFO, DTO, SDM GRC in Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC) –PMU (APD, SS, CDS, FS), PMC (EE, CDE).

B. Approach to GRC 176. Affected person/aggrieved party can approach to GRC for redress of his/their grievances through any of the following modes:  Through Grievance Redress Form: Aggrieved person/party can give their grievance in Grievance Redress Form available at PIU and PMU. Sample Grievance Redress Form is attached as Annexure-9.  Web based: A separate corner will be developed at the program website so that public / community/ affected person can register their complaint in the online column.  Telecom based: A toll free no. will be issued by the PMU/ PIU so that general public can register their complaint through telephone / mobile phone to the PIU/PMU office.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

177. The purpose of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to ensure that the activities are undertaken in a responsible, non-detrimental manner with the objectives of: (i) providing a proactive, feasible, and practical working tool to enable the measurement and monitoring of environmental performance on-site; (ii) guiding and controlling the implementation of findings and recommendations of the environmental assessment conducted for the project; (iii) detailing specific actions deemed necessary to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of the project; and (iv) ensuring that safety recommendations are complied with. 178. A copy of the EMP must be kept on work sites at all times. This EMP will be included in the bid documents under appropriate Contract Clauses and will be further reviewed and updated during implementation. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document constitutes a failure in compliance. 179. The contractor will be required to (i) establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts (ii) carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the EMP; and (iii) implement any corrective or preventative actions set out in safeguards monitoring reports that PMU and PIU will prepare from time to time to monitor implementation of this IEE and EMP. The Contractor shall allocate a budget for compliance with these EMP measures, requirements and actions. A. Responsibility for EMP Implementation 180. The following agencies will be responsible for EMP Implementation:  Department of Tourism, Govt. of Punjab is the Executing Agency (EA) responsible for overall management, coordination, and execution of all activities funded under the loan;  Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) including PIUs, will be the  Implementing Agency (IA) responsible for coordinating procurement and implementation of the project. PIU through its Project Management Unit (PMU) at Chandigarh will be implementing the project;  The Project Management Consultant (PMC) assists PMU in managing the project including procurement and assures technical quality of design and construction;  The Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) will prepare the DPR of the project and will carry out construction supervision during project implementation. Their responsibility will also include EMP implementation/supervision;

 A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has been established in Chandigarh. This PIU will look into progress and coordination of day to day works with the assistance of DSC; and  The contractor will be responsible for execution of all activities under the proposed subproject. The contractor will work under the guidance of the PIU Chandigarh and DSC. The environmental mitigation measures will also be implemented by the contractor. 181. The Contractor’s conformity with contract procedures and specifications during execution will be carefully monitored by the PIU. Safeguard Specialists are deputed in PMU, PMC and DSC, who will monitor the environmental performance of Contractors. Terms of References of Safeguard Specialists are given in boxes below:

Box 1: Terms of Reference of Safeguards Specialist (Environment) – PMU  Review the IEE document and ensure adequacy under Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 and identify any areas for improvement.  Ensure that the project design and specification adequately reflect the IEE, co-ordinate the obtaining of requisite environmental clearances for the project  Monitor construction activities to ensure that identified and appropriate control measures are effective and in compliance with the IEE and advise PIU for compliance with statutory requirements.  Develop training programme for the PMU/PIUs staff, the contractors and others involved in the project implementation, in collaboration with the Environmental Specialist of the PMC and DSC  Review and approve the Contractor’s Implementation Plan for the environmental measures, as per IEE.  Liaise with the Contractors and Consultants on the implementation of the Environmental management measures proposed in the IEE.  Liaise with the various Government agencies on environmental and other regulatory matters.  Continuously interact with the NGOs and Community groups to be involved in the project.  Establish dialogue with the affected communities and ensure that the environmental concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented in the project.  Review the environmental performance of the project through an assessment of the periodic environmental monitoring reports submitted by the DSC; provide a summary of the same to the Project Director, and initiate necessary follow-up actions.  Provide support and assistance to the Government Agencies and the Asian Development Bank to supervise the implementation of the IEE during the construction as well as operation stage of the project.  Document the good practices in the project on incorporation and integration of environmental issues into engineering design and on implementing measures in the construction, and dissemination of the same.

Box 2: Terms of Reference of Safeguards Specialist (Environment) - DSC  To prepare the IEE document and ensure adequacy under ADB SPS, 2009.  Interact on a regular basis with the sector specialists of the DSC and integrate environmentally sound practices into the detailed design of project components.  Advise PMU/PIU for compliance with statutory clearances.  Work out the site-specific mitigation measures for components as required and integrate the same into contractual provisions.  Develop, organize and deliver environmental training programmes and workshops for the staff of the PIU and Contractors and in accordance to the Capacity Building Programme as specified in the IEE.  Preparation of Activity Plans as identified in IEE (these include Site Management Plans, Waste Management Plans, Sludge Management and Disposal Plans, Occupational Safety Plans etc.).  Supervise the implementation of the Environmental provisions by the Contractors.  Review and approve site specific environmental enhancement/mitigation designs worked out by the

Contractor. Hold regular consultation meetings with the Environmental specialist of the PMU  Review the Contractors‟ Environmental Implementation Plans to ensure compliance with the IEE.  Develop good practice construction guidelines to assist the contractors in implementing the provisions of IEE.  Prepare and submit regular environmental monitoring and implementation progress reports.  Assist Environmental Specialist of the PMU to prepare good practice dissemination notes based on the experience gained from site supervision.

Box 3: Terms of Reference of Safeguards Specialist (Environment) - PMC  Support and advice the PMU and Consultants team in finalizing the IEE reports as per the safeguard requirement.  Best Environmental Practices for responding to environmental issues involved with implementation of the projects on a sustainable basis.  Assistance and advice on institutional strengthening and capacity building at the PMU and PIU levels in regards to environmental practices.  Ensure that baseline surveys, environmental monitoring plans and programs, initial environmental examinations (IEE) as may be required are carried out.  Preparation of ADB procedure compliant environmental safeguard actions including impact assessment if any during the design stage.  Oversight of implementation of environmental standards and safeguards as part of project implementation.  Participate in preparation of Master Plan for additional sites and contribute to the environmental safeguards to the plan and sub components.  Preparation of performance monitoring reports.

Figure 12: EMP Implementation Arrangement for IDIPT 182. Responsibility for updating IEE during detailed design. PMC will be responsible for preparation of IEE and updating it time to time, when required during detailed design and implementation phase. 183. Responsibility for monitoring. During construction, DSC‟s Environmental Specialist and the designated representative engineer of the PIU will monitor the contractor’s environmental performance on day to day basis while PMC expert will randomly monitor the performance for corrective measures if required. During the operation phase, monitoring will

52 be the responsibility of the concern asset owner. 184. Responsibility for reporting. PIU in coordination with DSC will submit monthly monitoring report to PMU. On this basis, PMU will submit to ADB semi-annual monitoring reports on implementation of the EMP and will permit ADB to field environmental review missions which will review in detail the environmental aspects of the project. Any major accidents having serious environmental consequences will be reported immediately. PMC environmental expert will help in preparation and finalization of quarterly, semi-annual progress reports. The sample environmental monitoring template, summary monitoring table and sample environmental site inspection report format is attached as Annexure-6 to Annexure-8. B. EMP Tables 185. The EMP Tables for Pre-Construction period, Construction Period, Post Construction Period and Operation and Maintenance period are given below in Table 17, Table 18 and Table 19, respectively. The EMP tables provides information about parameters/potential impacts, proposed mitigation measures, responsible agencies during Implementation and supervision, frequency of monitoring and funding source etc. This EMP will be included in the bid documents and will be further reviewed and updated during implementation.

Table 17: Pre-construction EMP Table Parameter/ Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Parameters Mitigation Measures of Compliance Implementation Supervision monitoring Funds Consents, Obtain all necessary consents, permits, Consents, permits, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. prior to start of clearance, NOCs, clearances, etc. Once prior to start of civil works. NOCs from the concern PMU DSC, PIU PMU No Objection Stakeholders/Authorities have already construction activities Certificate been obtained and enclosed as (NOC), etc. (Annexure-2). Acknowledge in writing and provide Records and report on compliance of all obtained communications Once prior to start of PMU DSC, PIU PMU consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, construction activities etc. Include in detailed design drawings and Detailed design PIU and DSC Upon submission of documents all conditions and provisions documents and Contractor supported by PMU work plan by Contractor if necessary drawings and PMC Contractor Establishment Conduct documentation of location of Baseline of baseline components, areas for construction environmental PIU and DSC environmental zone (camps, staging, storage, profile including Once during detailed Contractor supported by PMU PMU conditions stockpiling, etc.) and surroundings ambient air, noise, design prior to start water quality as per and PMC (within direct impact zones), locations of of civil works the standards environmental monitoring Social and Consult Archaeological Survey of India Chance find Cultural (ASI) or Punjab State Archaeology protocol Resources Department to obtain an expert assessment of the archaeological PMC through PIU to potential of the site. consult ASI or Punjab Consider alternatives if the site is found State Archaeology Once during detailed PMU and to be of medium or high risk. Department, PMU and PMC design PMC Include state and local archaeological, PMC to develop cultural and historical authorities, and protocol for interest groups in consultation forums as chance finds project stakeholders so that their expertise can be made available. Develop a protocol for use by the

Parameter/ Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Parameters Mitigation Measures of Compliance Implementation Supervision monitoring Funds construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognized and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved.  Will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems, etc.  Residential areas will not be considered so as to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water List of pre-approved pollution and dust, and noise, and to Sites for sites for DSC to prepare list of prevent social conflicts, shortages of construction construction work potential sites amenities, and crime). work camps, camps, areas for  Disposal will not be allowed near Once during detailed areas for stockpile, storage DSC to inspect sites PIU and DSC Contractor sensitive areas which will design stockpile, and disposal proposed by contractor inconvenience the community. storage and if not included in pre-  The construction camp, storage of fuel disposal Waste management approved sites and lubricants should be avoided at plan sensitive zones. The construction camp site should be finalized in consultation with DSC and PIU.  Control and minimize air, water, Noise pollution at the site area development  Proper disposal building materials debris and dispose in designated site  Proper barricade the work site.

Parameter/ Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Parameters Mitigation Measures of Compliance Implementation Supervision monitoring Funds Sources of  Use quarry sites and sources construction permitted by government. materials  Verify suitability of all material sources Contractor

and obtain approval from PIU. Permits issued to Upon submission of  If additional quarries are required after quarries/sources of DSC to verify sources PIU and DSC work plan by Contractor construction has started, obtain materials (including permits) if Contractor written approval from PIU. additional is requested  Submit to DSC on a monthly basis by Contractor documentation of sources of materials. Access Traffic Management Contractor PIU and DSC Once during detailed Contractor  Plan transportation routes so that Plan design by DSC heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.  Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours.  Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion.  Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions.  Drive vehicles in a considerate manner. Coordinate with the Traffic Police Department for temporary road diversions and for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours.  Notify affected tourists and visitors by providing sign boards with information about the nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

Parameter/ Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Parameters Mitigation Measures of Compliance Implementation Supervision monitoring Funds Occupational  Comply with best international Health and Safety Contractor PIU and DSC Once during detailed Contractor health and Guidelines on Occupational Health (H&S) Plan supported by design safety and Safety. PMU and PMC  Develop comprehensive site-specific health and safety (H&S) plan. The overall objective is to provide guidance to contractors on establishing a management strategy and applying practices that are intended to eliminate, or reduce, fatalities, injuries and illnesses for workers performing activities and tasks associated with the project.  Include in H&S plan measures such as:(i) type of hazards in the construction site; (ii) corresponding personal protective equipment for each identified hazard; (iii) H&S training for all site personnel (including labour); (iv) procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (v) documentation of work-related accidents.  Provide medical insurance coverage for workers. Public Continue information dissemination, Disclosure records PIU and DSC PMU and PMC consultations consultations, and Involvement / Consultations During preparation of participation of stakeholders during IEE Report. project implementation. During preparation of site - and activity- PMU specific plans as per EMP. Prior to start of construction.

Table 18: Construction EMP Table Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Impacts on Schedule construction activities Contractor PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor water quality during non-monsoon season, to the Work schedule Supervisor and/or Environment on his own maximum extent possible. PIU and DSC to Specialist. expense submit EMP Ensure drainages within the monitoring construction zones are kept free of Visual inspection . Weekly visual inspection by report to PMU obstructions. DSC (more frequent during Keep loose soil material and monsoon season and if stockpiles out of drains and flow- Visual inspection corrective action is required). lines. . Random inspection by PMU, Avoid stockpiling of excavated and construction materials (sand, gravel, PIU, PMC and/or DSC. Visual inspection cement, etc.) unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets. Re-use/utilize, to maximum extent Conditions in Waste possible, excavated materials. Management Plan Dispose any residuals at identified Conditions in Waste disposal site (PIU/DSC will identify Management Plan approved sites).

Dispose waste oil and lubricants generated as per provisions of Conditions in Waste Hazardous Waste (Management Management Plan and Handling) Rules, 1989. Inspect all vehicles daily for fluid leaks before leaving the vehicle staging area, and repair any leaks Vehicle inspection report before the vehicle resumes operation.

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Conditions in Waste Strictly prohibit open defecation by Management Plan as well workers in nearby areas as in H&S Plan Impacts on Conduct regular water spraying on Visual inspection Contractor PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor air quality stockpiles. No complaints from Supervisor and/or Environment on his own sensitive receptors Records Specialist. expense

. Weekly visual inspection by DSC (more frequent during monsoon season and if corrective action is required).

. Random inspection by PMU, PIU, PMC and/or DSC.

Conduct regular visual inspection in Contractor Throughout the project period by the Construction zones to ensure no Visual inspection Contractor PIU and DSC on his own PMU, PIU, PMC and/or DSC excessive dust emissions. expense

Maintain construction vehicles and Contractor Throughout the project period by obtain “Pollution under Control” PUC certificates Contractor PIU and DSC on his own PMU, PIU, PMC and/or DSC certificate from concerned Authority. expense Once in every season for three Ambient Air Quality monitoring has Contractor Particulate matter (PM & seasons (except monsoon to be performed as per the 10 Contractor PIU and DSC on his own PM ), SOx, NOx, CO season) by PMU, PIU, PMC Environmental Monitoring Program. 2.5 expense and/or DSC Obtain CTE and CTO for batching Contractor Throughout the project period by plants, crushers, diesel generators, CTE and CTO Contractor PIU and DSC on his own PMU, PIU, PMC and/or DSC etc., if to be used in the project. expense

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds

Noise and . Limit construction activities in . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor vibrations on his own proposed complexes and other Supervisor and/or Environment impacts expense important areas to daytime only. Specialist. . Plan activities in consultation with . Weekly visual inspection by PIU/DSC so that activities with the Work schedule PIU and DSC DSC (more frequent during greatest potential to generate noise generating activities and if corrective action is required). noise are conducted during Contractor periods of the day which will result . Random inspection by PMU, in least disturbance. PIU, PMC and/or DSC.

Minimize noise from construction Direct observation and equipment by using vehicle silencers feedback from and fitting jackhammers with noise- receptors within direct and reducing mufflers. direct impact zone Ambient Noise levels has to be monitored as per the Environmental Day time dB(A) Monitoring Program Inform drivers that horns are not to Feedback from receptors be used unless it is necessary to within direct and direct warn other road users or animals of impact zone the vehicle’s approach If specific noise complaints are received during construction, the contractor may be required to Complaints addressed implement one or more of the satisfactory GRM records following noise mitigation measures, as directed by the Project Manager.

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds . Shut off idling equipment. . Reschedule construction operations to avoid periods of noise annoyance identified in the complaint. . Notify nearby residents whenever extremely noisy work will be occurring.

Impacts on . Conduct site induction and IEE baseline information Contractor PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor flora and environmental awareness. for flora and fauna for the Supervisor and/or Environment fauna sub-project area. Specialist. . Strictly instruct workers not to cut Barricades along trees for fuel wood excavation works. . Weekly visual inspection by . Do not harm existing vegetation in Sign boards for awareness DSC (more frequent if the area except indicated in site among workers. corrective action is required). plan Training records. . Random inspection by PMU, . Limit activities within the work PIU, PMC and/or DSC. area. . Strictly prohibit poaching of birds and animals in the vicinity of work sites

Impacts on Ensure no damage of structures / Contractor in co- PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor physical properties adjacent to Construction Visual inspection ordination with PIU Supervisor and/or Environment cultural zone. and DSC for any Specialist. resources structures within Provide sign boards to inform nature sub-project site and . Weekly visual inspection by and duration of construction works No complaints received construction zone and contact numbers for photo-documentation. DSC (more frequent if concerns/complaints.

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds corrective action is required). Implement good housekeeping. Visual inspection. Remove wastes immediately. No stockpiled / stored . Random inspection by PMU, wastes PIU, PMC and/or DSC. Ensure workers will not use nearby / No complaints received. adjacent areas as toilet facility. Sanitation facilities for use of workers . Coordinate with PIU/DSC for Approved routes in transportation routes and consultation with the PIU/ schedule. Schedule transport and DSC. hauling activities during non-peak hours. . Communicate road detours via visible boards, advertising, pamphlets, etc. . Ensure heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.

Provide instructions on event of Condition in chance find chance finds for archaeological protocol and/or ethno- botanical resources. Works must be stopped immediately until such time chance finds are cleared by experts.

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Impact due . Prepare and implement a waste Conditions in Waste Contractor PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor to waste management plan. Manage solid Management Plan Supervisor and/or Environment generation waste according to the following Specialist. hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal. Include in Waste . Weekly visual inspection by Management Plan DSC (more frequent if designated / approved disposal corrective action is required). areas. . Random inspection by PMU, . Coordinate with PIU/ DSC for PIU, PMC and/or DSC. beneficial uses of excavated soils or immediately dispose to designated areas. . Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse; or remove from the site. . Avoid stockpiling and remove immediately all excavated soils, excess construction materials, and solid waste (remove concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers, oils, lubricants, and other similar items). . Prohibit disposal of any material or wastes (including human waste) into drainage, nallah, or watercourse. . Dismantling work shall be undertaken in a careful manner with utmost care, minimum

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds disturbance to prevent any damage to other parts or to the rest of the building. . Carriage of earth, debris, building rubbish, malba, dismantled building materials etc. by manual or mechanical means including loading, unloading, stacking and sorting at all places.

Impacts on Comply with all the legal Visual inspection H&S Plan Contractor PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor occupational requirements on Occupational Supervisor and/or Environment health and Health and Safety safety Specialist. Disallow worker exposure to noise Visual inspection Work level greater than 85 dBA for schedule . Weekly visual inspection by duration of more than 8 hours per Noise level monitoring in DSC (more frequent if day without hearing protection. The work area corrective action is required). use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively. . Random inspection by PMU, Conduct Ambient Air Quality PIU, PMC and/or DSC. monitoring has to be performed as per the Environmental Monitoring Program. Provide H&S orientation training to Records of H&S trainings all new workers to ensure that they Condition in H&S plan are apprised of the rules of work at the site, personal protective equipment, and preventing injury to fellow workers.

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Ensure that first-aid facility is Visible First Aid available at site. Equipped first-aid equipment and medical stations shall be easily accessible supplies throughout the site as well as at Condition in H&S plan construction camps. Provide medical insurance coverage Records of medical for workers. insurance Secure construction zone from Area secured and unauthorized intrusion and accident barricaded risks.

Provide supplies of potable drinking Supply of water in water. sufficient quality and quantity Provide clean eating areas where Workers area workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances. Provide visitor orientation if visitors Records of visitors to the site can gain access to areas register where hazardous conditions or substances. May be present. Ensure also that Condition in H&S plan visitor/s do not enter hazard areas Visual inspection for use of unescorted. PPEs Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to all Records of PPEs workers especially during work at Condition in H&S plan height to ensure workers safety. Construction vehicles Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up Condition in H&S plan alarms.

Potential Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Mitigation Measures Impact of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Impacts on Visible and understandable Contractor PIU and DSC . Daily inspection by Contractor Contractor socio- Provide sign boards for pedestrians sign boards in construction Supervisor and/or Environment economic to inform nature and duration of Zone. Specialist. activities construction works and contact Employment records numbers for concerns/complaints. . Weekly visual inspection by Employ at least 50% of the labor DSC (more frequent if force, or to the maximum extent, corrective action is required). local persons within the 20 Km. immediate area if manpower is . Random inspection by PMU, available. PIU, PMC and/or DSC.

Table 19: Post-Construction EMP Table Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Potential Impact Mitigation Measures of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Solid waste (debris, . Re-establish the original grade Restoration of the Contractor PIU and DSC Visual inspection by Contractor excavated soils, etc.) and drainage pattern to the Construction zone Contractor Supervisor and construction extent practicable. PIU and DSC to submit and/or Environment labour camps EMP monitoring report Specialist. . Restore access roads, staging to PMU areas, and temporary work areas. . Remove all tools, equipment, barricades, signs, surplus materials, debris, and rubbish. Demolish materials not required for O&M. Dispose in designated disposal sites. . Request in writing from PIU/DSC that construction zones have been restored.

Solid Waste Provide dust bins at appropriate Solid waste removed Department of Tourism, Department of Tourism Daily Department of Management locations and remove all the solid on regular basis Municipal Council Tourism, waste generated at project sites Municipal Council on regular basis and dispose in designated disposal sites. Basic services like Maintain all the basic services Basic services Department of Tourism, Department of Tourism Daily Department of drinking water, toilets provided at site such as cleaning maintained Municipal Council Tourism, etc. of toilets, drinking water Municipal Council availability etc. Maintenance of built Maintain all the built Built infrastructure Department of Tourism, Department of Tourism Periodically as per Department of infrastructure, like infrastructures at the level of services maintained Municipal Council O&M plan Tourism, parking, signage, satisfaction of visitors Municipal Council structures etc.

Parameter / Indicator Responsible for Responsible for Frequency of Source of Potential Impact Mitigation Measures of Compliance Implementation Supervision Monitoring Funds Maintenance of . Frequent cleaning of the toilet Inspection and work O&M Authority/ O&M Authority/ Weekly PMU Public Toilet should be done records Municipal Council (MC) Municipal Council (MC) . The cleaning shall be done by the Municipal Council (MC) staff or it shall be outsourced (cleaning contractors) . Harmful chemicals should be avoided, green chemicals (product must not contain any type of hazardous substances, pH value of the product must not exceed 11) should be used

C. Summary of Site and Activity-Specific Plans as per EMP 186. Table 20 summarizes site and activity-specific plans to be prepared as per EMP tables. Table 20: Site- and Activity-Specific Plans/Programs as per EMP To be Prepared Responsible for Responsible for Specific Plan/Program Purpose During Preparation Implementation Environmental monitoring Indicate sampling Contractor under Detailed Design program asper detailed locations, methodology PMC the supervision of Phase design and parameters the DSC Address Contractor under Detailed Design PMC in consultation Chance find protocol archaeological or the supervision of Phase with PIU historical finds the DSC PIU during preliminary stage Contractor under Pre-construction List showing utilities to be Utilities shifting the supervision of phase shifted (if any) Contractor as per the DSC detailed design

Mitigate impacts due to Contractor under Pre-construction Contingency plan interruption of services Contractor the supervision of phase during utilities shifting the DSC Locations for work Contractor under Pre-construction camps, areas for List of pre- approved sites PIU and DSC the supervision of Phase stockpile, storage the DSC and disposal Contractor under Pre-construction Mitigate impacts due to Waste management plan Contractor the supervision of Phase waste generation the DSC Contractor to Contractor under Pre-construction Occupational health H&S plan prepare or follow the the supervision of Phase and safety EMP in IEE the DSC

IX. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

187. Through integration of mitigation measures in project design, the anticipated impacts are mostly insignificant, temporary in nature and can be avoided or mitigated by adhering proposed mitigation measures given in the EMP. 188. Table 21 provides the indicative environmental monitoring program which includes relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards, and responsibility. This will be updated during detailed design to ensure EMP and monitoring program is commensurate to the impacts of the subproject. Table 21: Indicative Environmental Monitoring Program Sl. No. Field Phase Parameters Locations Frequency Responsibility Subproject sites Particulate 24 hours Pre-construction (Sheesh Mahal / Air matter (PM & (once before 1 phase to establish 10 Mohindra Kothi / PIU Quality PM ), SO , construction baseline 2.5 x Sangrur Kothi / NO , CO starts) x Gol Kothi)

Sl. No. Field Phase Parameters Locations Frequency Responsibility Subproject sites 24 hours Particulate (Sheesh Mahal / (quarterly Construction matter (PM & 10 Mohindra Kothi / except Contractor Phase PM ), SO , 2.5 x Sangrur Kothi / monsoon NO , CO x Gol Kothi) season) Subproject sites 24 hours Pre- construction (Sheesh Mahal / Day Time dB (once before phase to establish Mohindra Kothi / PIU (A) construction baseline Sangrur Kothi / starts) Gol Kothi) 2 Noise Subproject sites 24 hours (Sheesh Mahal / (quarterly Construction Day Time dB Mohindra Kothi / except Contractor Phase (A) Sangrur Kothi / monsoon Gol Kothi) season)

X. CAPACITY BUILDING

189. The Environmental Specialist of the DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of Infrastructure Improvement Projects along with Environmental implications for projects. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programs, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 22. This training program is intended for the entire destination and is not just specific to this package.

Table 22: Training Modules for Environmental Management (common for entire project) Training Conducting Workshop Description Participants Form of Training Duration/Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Tourism/Forest/Roads/Culture Workshop ½ Working Day Introduction to Environment: Basic Concept of Department Officials, Project Sensitization environment, environmental regulations and Safeguard Specialist of Director (PD) and Workshop Statutory requirements, as per Government of the PMC Environmental Specialist (ES) India and ADB of the PMU/PIU Session I PMU/PIU (including the ES Lecture 1 Working Day Safeguards Specialist of Introduction to Environment: Basic Concept of and Engineering staff of the the PMC environment, environmental regulations and implementing agencies Statutory requirements, as per Government of Module I India and ADB, Guidance on cultural resources, environmental consideration in planning design and implementing projects

Environmental components impacted in PMU/PIU (including the ES Workshop ¼ Working Day Safeguards Specialist of construction and operation stages Activities and Engineering staff of the PMC causing pollution during construction and Tourism Dept. operation stages, Environmental Management Module II Environmental Provisions Implementation Arrangements Methodology of Assessment Good Engineering practices to be integrated into contract documents Environmental considerations in planning PMU/PIU (Including the ES) Lecture/Interactive 2 Working days Safeguards specialist of designing and implementing heritage building and and Engineering staff of Session and site the PMC with support Module III conservation projects Tourism Dept. visits from the International Conservation specialist of the PMC Improved Co-ordination with other Departments: PMU/PIU (Including the ES) Lecture/Interactive 1 Working Day Safeguards Specialists of Statutory Permissions-Procedural Requirements and Engineering staff of Sessions the PMC Module IV Co-operation & Co-ordination with other Tourism Dept. Departments. 71

Training Conducting Workshop Description Participants Form of Training Duration/Location Agency B. Construction Stage Session II Role during Construction Roles and Engineers and Staff of line Lecture/Interactive ½ Working Day Safeguards Specialist of Responsibilities of officials / contractors / depts. of GoP, and PMU/PIU Sessions the PMC Module V consultants towards protection of environment (including the ES) Implementation Arrangement Monitoring mechanisms Monitoring and Reporting System Engineers and Staff of Lecture/Interactive 1/2 Working Day Safeguards Specialist of Module VI implementing agencies, and Sessions the PMC PMU/PIU (including the ES)

XI. EMP IMPLEMENTATION COST 190. As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as safety, signage, dust suppression, procurement of personal protective equipment, provision of drains, etc. and the costs for which will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are considered in the IEE budget. 191. Proposed work comprises of a relatively minor construction project associated with more on restoration components and hence it is not expected to cause significant air, water and noise pollution. However as per the environmental monitoring plan suggested for this subproject area, provisions had been given in the EMP budget for conducting ambient air and noise quality monitoring. 192. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective equipment to construction workers shall borne by Contractor as part of Conditions of Contract. In addition, the sources of funds for Mitigation measures during construction stage including monitoring during construction stage are also to be borne by the Contractor. These are deemed to be included as part of the contract price amount quoted by the Contractor for the works. The costs of components for monitoring in operation stage and the capacity building costs are to be funded by the PMU. The EMP cost is given in the Table 23 below. 193. The installation of lighting fixtures and Solar PV panels are the main components of the proposed subproject. During the execution phase it does not entail any potential impacts on Ambient Air Quality and Ambient Noise Level. However, the proposed interventions at the subproject sites at Sheesh Mahal & Mohindra Kothi in Patiala District; Sangrur Kothi in Sangrur District and Gol Kothi in Kapurthala District are already included under the existing projects of IDIPT, the environment monitoring shall continue to be conducted as per the approved IEE/EMP of the respective existing packages. Table 23: Indicative EMP Budget Sl. Total Rate Cost Source of Particulars Stages Unit No. Number (INR) (INR) fund A. Monitoring Measures

1 Air Quality Monitoring Pre-construction Per Sample 4 10,000 40,000 PMU

2 Ambient Noise Levels Pre-construction Per location 4 4,000 16,000 PMU

Contractor 3 Ambient Air Quality Construction Per Sample 8 10,000 80,000 budget Contractor 4 Ambient Noise Levels Construction Per Sample 8 4,000 32,000 budget Sub-Total (A) 1,68,000 B. Capacity Building – Training cost 1 Sensitization Workshop Pre-construction L.S 1,50,000 PMU

2 Training Session I Construction L.S 1,50,000 PMU

3 Training Session II Construction L.S 1,50,000 PMU

Sub-Total (B) 4,50,000 Total (A+B) INR 6,18,000

XII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

194. The name and scope of works for the sub-project Patiala Heritage Conservation and Tourism Development Project (Balance conservation work at Sheesh Mahal, Patiala) has been revised. The previous scope of work identified was outlined as:  Museum upgradation, design of galleries and period rooms  Restoration of historic interiors  Site interpretation and visitor facilities 195. The revised scope of works includes:

 Facade lighting and Solar PV panel installation of Sheesh Mahal in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting, Solar PV panel installation of Mohindra Kothi in Patiala.  Facade and landscape lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Sangrur Kothi.  Facade, landscape and interior lighting & Solar PV panel installation of Gol Kothi in Kapurthala. 196. There are four sub-project locations in the revised package:

 Sheesh Mahal, Patiala district  Mohindra Kothi, Patiala district  Sangrur Kothi, Sangrur district  Gol Kothi, Kapurthala district 197. The proposed components as part of the revised package are in line with the subproject selection criteria for the program. The subproject conforms to all GoI and ADB regulations, policies, and standards including all necessary government permits and clearances. 198. The specific management measures laid down in the updated IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the sub-project. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the DSC Consultants. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunity towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

XIII. CONCLUSIONS

199. The updated IEE carried out for the sub-project show that the proposed sub- components will result in net environmental benefits, and that any adverse environmental impact can be addressed through proper planning and design of the proposed sub-project; control of construction activity and mitigation measures. The EMP provides mitigation of all identified impacts and the Contract clauses for the environmental provisions will be part of the civil works contracts. Further, the proposed designs have been consulted with the stakeholders and no significant issues requiring redress in terms of environmental safeguards are known to exist at present.

200. Based on the findings of the updated IEE, there are no significant impacts and the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed. No further study or detailed environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).

Annexure – 1 Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

SARD (Urban Development)

Instructions: (i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES), for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. (ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists. (iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/ India/Infrastructure development Investment program (IDIPT, Punjab): “Facade Project Title: Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” (Package No.: PB/IDIPT/T3/06/32)

Sector Division: SARD (Urban Development)

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks A. Project Siting It is Project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? . Underground utilities  Applicable, as the (i) Sheesh Mahal (ii) Mohindra Kothi (iii) Sangrur Kothi and (iv) Gol Kothi are Punjab State Protected Monument and currently under the . Cultural heritage site  Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. Accordingly, NoCs/clearances have already been obtained from the concern Authority (Refer Annexure-2). Applicable, as the (i) Sheesh Mahal (ii) Mohindra Kothi (iii) Sangrur Kothi and (iv) Gol Kothi are Punjab State Protected Monument and currently under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab. Accordingly, NoCs/clearances have already been obtained from the concern Authority (Refer Annexure-2). In case of Sheesh Mahal and . Protected Area  Monindra Kothi the distance of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife sanctuary from Sheesh Mahal is 210 mt and from Mohindra Kothi is 6.2 km. Both the project sites are also located outside the Eco sensitive Zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of Wildlife sanctuary (Copy of notification attached as Appendix 2). In case of Sangrur Kothi, the nearest Wildlife Sanctuary is Bir Aishwan (refer location map Figure 10), which is located at a distance of

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks about 3 Km as well as located outside the eco-sensitive zone (as defined 100m from the boundary) of Wildlife sanctuary (Copy of notification attached as Appendix 2). There are wetlands within or in the vicinity of . Wetland  the sub-project sites. There is no mangrove within or in the vicinity . Mangrove  of the sub-project area. . Estuarine  Not applicable. . Buffer zone of protected area  Not applicable. . Special area for protecting biodiversity  Not applicable. B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause...

. Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; No such impacts are envisaged as the proposed site is already under the ownership disfiguration of landscape by road  of Directorate of Cultural Affairs, embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries? Archaeology and Museums, Govt. of Punjab.

. Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. Not envisaged as there are no protected or  sensitive areas within or near the proposed sensitive or protected areas)? site. . Alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in  No such works are proposed. increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site?

. Deterioration of surface water quality due to silt Not envisaged as there are no surface water runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based  source near the proposed sites. camps and chemicals used in construction?

. Increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling works, and  No such works are proposed. chemicals from asphalt processing? . Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, Occupational health and safety risks for  workers are envisioned during construction chemical, biological, and radiological hazards works. during project construction and operation? . Noise and vibration due to blasting and other  Blasting operations are not required. civil works? . Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  Not envisaged. people? . Dislocation and compulsory resettlement of  Not envisaged. people living in right-of- way? . Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children indigenous peoples or other  Not envisaged. vulnerable groups? . Other social concerns relating to inconveniences in living conditions in the  Not envisaged. project areas that may trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and stress? . Hazardous driving condition where construction Construction works are not near the busy  interferes with pre-existing roads? roads and no such impacts may arise.

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks Not envisaged, as the labour force required . Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in for this subproject implementation is very construction camps and work sites, and less and hence local labourers shall be possible transmission of communicable  deployed. The MSW generated in the diseases (such as STI’s and HIV/AIDS) from construction site shall be disposed on day to workers to local populations? day basis. IEC materials shall be displayed for HIV/ AIDS prevention. . Creation of temporary breeding habitats for disease such as those transmitted by  Not envisaged. mosquitoes and rodents? . Accident risks associated with increased vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of  Not envisaged toxic materials? . Increase noise and air pollution resulting from  Not envisaged. traffic volume? . Increase risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from  Not envisaged. vehicles using the road? Not envisaged, as the labour force required . Social conflicts if workers from other region of for this sub-project implementation is very  countries are hired? less and hence local labourers shall be deployed. . Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes Not envisaged, as the labour force required for this sub-project implementation is very increased burden on social infrastructure and  less and hence local labourers shall be services (such as water supply and sanitation deployed. systems)?

. Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and /or disposal No such materials are required which may  of materials such as explosives, fuel and other create community health and safety risks chemicals during construction and operation? . Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural causes, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the  Not envisaged. affected community or where the failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning.

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PRELIMINARY CLIMATE RISK SCREENING CHECKLIST FOR SAMPLE SUB-PROJECT TOWNS Country/Project Title: India/Infrastructure development Investment program (IDIPT, Punjab): “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings” (Package No. PB/IDIPT/T3/06/32). Sector: SARD (Urban Development) Subsector: Division/Department: Screening Questions Score Remarks4 Location and Is siting and/or routing of the project (or its components) The proposed sub-project Design of likely to be affected by climate conditions including 0 areas do not fall under project extreme weather-related events such as floods, extreme weather conditions. droughts, storms, landslides? Will the project design (e.g. the clearance for bridges) need to consider any hydro-meteorological parameters 0 Does not arise (e.g., sea-level, peak river flow, reliable water level, peak wind speed etc.)? Materials Will weather, current and likely future climate conditions and (e.g. prevailing humidity level, temperature contrast The construction materials Maintenance between hot summer days and cold winter days, proposed to be used for this exposure to wind and humidity, and hydro- 0 sub project does not have meteorological parameters) affect the selection of any impact on the climate project inputs over the life of project outputs (e.g. construction material)? Will weather, current and likely future climate conditions, and related extreme events likely affect the 0 Does not arise maintenance (scheduling and cost) of project output(s)? Performance Will weather/climate conditions and related extreme of project events likely affect the performance (e.g. annual power 0 Does not arise outputs production) of project output(s) (e.g. hydro-power generation facilities) throughout their design life time? Options for answers and corresponding score are provided below:

Response Score Not Likely 0 Likely 1 Very Likely 2 Responses when added that provide a score of 0 will be considered low risk project. If adding all responses will result to a score of 1-4 and that no score of 2 was given to any single response, the project will be assigned a medium risk category. A total score of 5 or more (which include providing a score of 1 in all responses) or a 2 in any single response will be categorized as high risk project.

Result of Initial Screening (Low, Medium, High): Low

Other Comments: The proposed subproject activity involves the “Facade Lighting of Sheesh Mahal and other buildings”. Hence the anticipated environmental impacts are very marginal and the construction activity does not impose any threat to the existing climatic conditions.

Prepared by: Department of Tourism, Punjab

4 If possible, provide details on the sensitivity of project components to climate conditions, such as how climate parameters are considered in design standards for infrastructure components, how changes in key climate parameters and sea level might affect the siting/routing of project, the selection of construction material and/or scheduling, performances and/or the maintenance cost/scheduling of project outputs.

Annexure – 2 NOC for Sheesh Mahal, Patiala obtained from the concern Stakeholders/Authorities

NOC for Mohindra Kothi, Patiala obtained from the concern Stakeholders/Authorities

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NOC for Diwan Khana, Sangrur Kothi obtained from the concern Stakeholders/Authorities

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NOC for Gol Kothi, Kapurthala obtained from the concern Stakeholders/Authorities

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the11th March, 2016

S.O. 1055(E).—Whereas, a draft notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification of the Government of the India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change number S.O.1454 (E), dated the 2nd June, 2015, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within the period of sixty days from date on which copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the public; Whereas, Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary by and large is a flat land having an area of 654 hectare and located on Patiala-Dakala Road about 5 kilometre from Patiala town and is traversed with ditches and drains and a compact wildlife sanctuary of almost rectangular appearance; And whereas, the protected area as per the forest classification of Champion and Seth, has the forests that fall under the sub-group 5(b) of the Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest Type and the main tree species are Prosopisjuliflora, Acacia nilotica, Delbergiasissoo, Albizialebbeck etc.; And whereas, the area is known to support a variety of animals and birds, which includes Black Buck, Wild Boar, Chital, Hog Deer, Blue Bull, Jackal, Rhesus Monkey, Peafowl, Black and Grey Partridges and Quails; And whereas, it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, the extent and boundaries of which is specified in paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected area of the Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone from ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive Zone; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), and clauses (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies an area to an extent upto 100 metres all around the boundary of the Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Punjab as the Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone), details of which are as under, namely:- 1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone.—(1) The Eco-sensitive Zone is an area of 100 meters all around the boundary of the Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary comprising an area of 111.10 hectares approximately and boundary description of such zone is given in Annexure- I. (2) The Eco-sensitive Zone is bounded by 30º18’1.86"N latitude and 76º25’3.794"E longitude towards East (point No. B of Annexure I map); 30º16’30.319"N latitude and 76º22’53.359"E longitude towards west- south (point No. E of Annexure I map); 30º18’36.68"N latitude and 76º24’17.39"E longitude towards north (point No. A of Annexure I map) and 30º16’18.113"N latitude and 76º24’17.39"E longitude towards south(point No. D of Annexure I map). (3) The map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary together with its latitudes and longitude is appended as Annexure-I. (4) The list of seven villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone along with their longitude and latitude at prominent points is appended as Annexure-II. 2. Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone.—(1) The State Government shall, for the purpose of the Eco-sensitive Zone prepare, a Zonal Master Plan, within a period of two years from the date of publication of final notification in the Official Gazette, in consultation with local people and adhering to the stipulations given in this notification. (2) The said Plan shall be approved by the competent authority in the State Government. (3) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such manner as is specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the guidelines issued by the Central Government, if any. 14 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]

(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with all concerned State Departments, namely:- (i) Environment; (ii) Forest; (iii) Urban Development; (iv) Tourism; (v) Municipal; (vi) Revenue; (vii) Agriculture; and (viii) Punjab State Pollution Control Board, for integrating environmental and ecological considerations into it. (5) The Zonal Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure and activities, unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement of all infrastructure and activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly. (6) The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies, management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture conservation, needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that need attention. (7) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, village and urban settlements, types and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green area, such as, parks and like places, horticultural areas, orchards, lakes and other water bodies. (8) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone so as to ensure eco-friendly development and livelihood security of local communities. 3. Measures to be taken by State Government.-The State Government shall take the following measures for giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:- (1) Landuse.- Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational purposes in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for commercial or industrial related development activities: Provided that the conversion of agricultural lands within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring Committee, and with the prior approval of the State Government, to meet the residential needs of local residents, and for the activities listed against serial numbers 24, 28, 30 and 35 in column (2) of the table in paragraph 4, namely:- (i) small scale industries not causing pollution; (ii) Eco-friendly cottages for temporary occupation of tourists, such as tents, wooden houses, etc. for eco- friendly tourism activities; (iii) rainwater harvesting; and (iv) cottage industries including village industries, convenience stores and local amenities : Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development activities without the prior approval of the State Government and without compliance of the provisions of article 244 of the Constitution or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007): Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected by the State Government, after obtaining the views of the Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the correction of said error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: ¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 15

Provided also that the above correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as provided under this sub-paragraph: Provided also that there shall be no consequential reduction in green area, such as forest area and agricultural area and efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas. (2) Natural springs.-The catchment areas of all natural springs shall be identified and plans for their conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be drawn up by the State Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas which are detrimental to such areas. (3) Tourism.-(a)The activity relating to tourism within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be as per Tourism Master Plan, which shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan. (b) The Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by the Department of Tourism, Government of Punjab in consultation with Department of Revenue and Forests, Government of Punjab. (c) The activity of tourism shall be regulated as under, namely.- (i) all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (as amended from time to time) with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education and eco-development and based on carrying capacity study of the Eco-sensitive Zone; (ii) new construction of hotels and resorts shall not be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone; (iii) till the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism activities shall be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site specific scrutiny and recommendation of the Monitoring Committee. (4) Natural heritage.- All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone such as the gene pool reserve areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall be identified and preserved and plan shall be drawn up for their protection and conservation, within six months from the date of publication of this notification and such plan shall form part of the Zonal Master Plan. (5) Man-made heritage sites.- Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural, aesthetic and cultural significance shall be indentified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and plans for their conservation shall be prepared within six months from the date of publication of this notification and incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan. (6) Noise pollution.- The Environment Department of the State Government shall draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981(14 of 1981)and the rules made thereunder. (7) Air pollution.- The Environment Department of the State Government shall draw up guidelines and regulations for the control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone in accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981)and the rules made thereunder. (8) Discharge of effluents.- The discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974)and the rules made thereunder. (9) Solid wastes. - The disposal of solid wastes shall be as under,- (i) the solid waste disposal in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 published by the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests vide notification number S.O. 908 (E), dated the 25th September, 2000as amended from time to time; (ii) the local authorities shall draw up plans for the segregation of solid wastes into biodegradable and non- biodegradable components; (iii) the biodegradable material shall be recycled preferably through composting or vermiculture; 16 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]

(iv) the inorganic material shall be disposed in an environmental acceptable mannerat site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone and no burning or incineration of solid wastes shall be permitted in the Eco-sensitive Zone. (10) Bio-medical waste.-The bio-medical waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 published by the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests vide notification number S.O. 630(E), dated the 20th July, 1998 as amended from time to time. (11) Vehicular traffic. - The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and specific provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the Zonal master plan is prepared and approved by the competent authority in the State Government, the Monitoring Committee shall monitor compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder. 4. List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within the Eco-sensitive Zone.-All activities in the Eco-sensitive Zoneshall be governed by the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986)and the rules made thereunder and be regulated in the manner specified in the table below, namely:- Table S. No. Activity Remarks

1 2 3 A. Prohibited Activities: 1. Commercial mining, stone quarrying and (a) All new and existing mining (minor and crushing units. major minerals), stone quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited except for the domestic needs of bona fide local residents. (b) The mining operations shall strictly be in accordance with the interim order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 4th August, 2006 in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No.202 of 1995 and order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated the 21st April, 2014 in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No.435 of 2012. 2. Setting up of saw mills. No new and expansion of existing saw mills shall be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone. 3. Setting up of industries causing water or No new or expansion of existing polluting air or soil or noise pollution. industries shall be permitted within the Eco- sensitive Zone. 4. Use or production of any hazardous Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per substances. applicable laws. 5. Establishment of hotels and resorts. No new or expansion of existing commercial establishments such as hotels and resorts shall be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone. 6. Commercial use of firewood. Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws. 7. Establishment of new major hydroelectric Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per projects. applicable laws. ¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 17

8. Undertaking activities related to tourism Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per like over-flying the sanctuary area by hot- applicable laws. air balloons 9. Uses of plastic carry bags. Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per applicable laws. 10. Discharge of untreated effluents and solid Prohibited (except as otherwise provided) as per waste in natural water bodies or land area. applicable laws. 11. Construction activities. No new construction of any kind shall be permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the domestic needs of local residents including the activities listed in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3. In case of the construction activity related to small scale industries not causing pollution shall be regulated and kept at the minimum.

B. Regulated Activities: 12. Felling of trees. (a) There shall be no felling of trees on the forest or Government or revenue or private lands without prior permission of the Competent Authority in the State Government. (b) The felling of trees shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of the concerned Central or State Act and the rules made there under. 13. Drastic change of agriculture system. Regulated under applicable laws. 14. Commercial water resources including (a) The extraction of surface water and ground ground water harvesting. water shall be permitted only for bona fide agricultural use and domestic consumption of the occupier of the land. (b) Extraction of surface water and ground water for industrial or commercial use including the amount that can be extracted, shall require prior written permission from the concerned regulatory authority. (c) No sale of surface water or ground water shall be permitted. (d) Steps shall be taken to prevent contamination or pollution of water from any source including agriculture. 15. Erection of electrical cables and Promote underground cabling. telecommunication towers. 16. Fencing of existing premises of hotels and Regulated under applicable laws. lodges. 17. Widening and strengthening of existing Shall be done with proper Environment Impact roads and construction of new roads. Assessment and mitigation measures, as applicable. 18 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]

18. Movement of vehicular traffic at night. Regulated for commercial purpose, under applicable laws. 19. Introduction of exotic species. Regulated under applicable laws. 20. Protection of hill slopes and river banks. Regulated under applicable laws. 21. Commercial sign boards and hoardings. Regulated under applicable laws. 22. Air (including noise) and vehicular Regulated under applicable laws. pollution. 23. Discharge of treated effluents in natural Recycling of treated effluent shall be water bodies or land area. encouraged and for disposal of sludge or solid wastes, the existing regulations shall be followed. 24. Small scale industries not causing Non-polluting, non-hazardous, small-scale and pollution. service industry, agriculture, floriculture, horticulture or agro-based industry producing products from indigenous goods from the Eco- sensitive Zone and which do not cause any adverse impact on environment shall be permitted. 25. Collection of Forest Produce or Non- Regulated under applicable laws. Timber Forest Produce (NTFP). 26. Security Forces Camp. Regulated under applicable laws. 27. New wood based industry. No establishment of new wood based industry shall be permitted within the limits of Eco- sensitive Zone: Provided that new wood based industry may be set up in the Eco-sensitive Zone using 100% imported wood stock. 28. Eco-friendly cottages for temporary Regulated under applicable laws. occupation of tourists such as tents, wooden houses, etc. for eco-friendly tourism activities. C. Permitted Activities: 29. Ongoing agriculture and horticulture Permitted under applicable laws. practices by local communities along with dairies, dairy farming and fisheries. 30. Rain water harvesting. Shall be actively promoted. 31. Organic farming. Shall be actively promoted. 32. Adoption of green technology for all Shall be actively promoted. activities. 33. Use of renewable energy sources. Permitted under applicable laws. 34. Vegetative fencing. Permitted under applicable laws. 35. Cottage industries including village Shall be actively promoted. artisans, etc.

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5. Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring Committee, for effective monitoring of the Eco-sensitive Zone, which shall comprise of the following namely:- (a) District Collector, Patiala – Chairman (b) Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Government of Punjab – Member. (c) Representative of Department of Rural Development and Panchayat, Government of Punjab – Member. (d) Regional Officer (RO), Punjab State Pollution Control Board – Member (e) One representative of Non-Governmental Organisations working in the field of environment to be nominatedfor a term of one year by the Government of Punjab – Member. (f) One expert in the area of ecology and environment from any reputed Institution or University of the State to be nominated for a term of one year by the Government of Punjab – Member. (g) Representative of Department of Rural Development and Housing Department, Government of Punjab – Member. (h) Representative of Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab – Member. (i) Divisional Forest Officer (In-charge of PA) – Member Secretary. 6. Terms of Reference.- (1) The Monitoring Committee shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of this notification. (2) The activities that are covered in the schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for prior environmental clearances under the provisions of the said notification. (3) The activities that are not covered in the schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned regulatory authorities. (4) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) shall be competent to file complaints under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification. (5) The Monitoring Committee may invite representatives or experts from concerned Departments, representatives from industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to issue basis. (6) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on the 31st March of every year by the 30th June of that year to the Chief Wild Life Warden of the State as per proforma appended as Annexure III. (7) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change may give such directions, as it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for effective discharge of its functions. 20 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]

7. The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any, for giving effect to provisions of this notification. 8. The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any, passed, or to be passed, by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India or the High Court or National Green Tribunal. [F.No. 25/38/2014-ESZ/RE] Dr. T. CHANDINI, Scientist ‘G’ Annexure I Map of Eco-sensitive Zone boundary of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Punjab together with its latitudes and longitude of extremes and extent.

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Annexure II List of villages falling within the proposed Eco-sensitive Zone of Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Punjab. S.No NAME Latitude Longitude

Degree Minute Second Degree Minute Second

1. Ghalori 30 18 05.38 76 25 27.84

2. Sullar 30 17 46.39 76 23 17.86

3. Rawas Brahmna 30 16 48.96 76 23 02.07

4. Kherajattan 30 16 25.26 76 22 42.43

5. Ramgarh 30 15 49.92 76 23 23.17 6. Dalanpur 30 17 34.16 76 24 55.42 7. Suniarheri 30 16 47.43 76 24 49.01

Annexure III Proforma of Action Taken Report:- Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee.- 1. Number and date of meetings: 2. Minutes of the meetings: mention main noteworthy points. Attach minutes of the meeting on separate Annexure. 3. Status of preparation of Zonal Master Plan including Tourism Master Plan: 4. Summary of cases dealt for rectification of error apparent on face of land record. [Details may be attached as Annexure]. 5. Summary of cases scrutinised for activities covered under Environment Impact Assessment notification, 2006: [Details may be attached as separate Annexure] 6. Summary of case scrutinised for activities not covered under Environment Impact Assessment notification, 2006. [Details may be attached as separate Annexure] 7. Summary of complaints lodged under section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: 8. Any other matter of importance:

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Annexure – 3 Sample Outline of Spoil Management Plan (SMP) 1.0 Purpose and application: SMP is to describe how the project will manage the spoil generated and reuse related to design and construction works. This is an integral part of EMP. The objective of SMP is to reuse of spoil from works in accordance with the spoil management hierarchy outlined in this document. 2.0 Objectives of SMP: The objectives of SMP are: . To minimize spoil generation where possible. . Maximize beneficial reuse of spoil from construction works in accordance with spoil management hierarchy . Mange onsite spoil handling to minimize environmental impacts on resident and other receivers . Minimize any further site contamination of land, water, soil . Manage the transportation of spoil with consideration of traffic impacts and transport related emissions 3.0 Structure of SMP: Section-1: Introduction of SMP Section-2: Legal and other requirements Section-3: Roles and responsibilities Section-4: Identification and assessment of spoil aspects and impacts Section-5: Spoil volumes, characteristics and minimization Section-6: Spoil reuses opportunities, identification and assessment Section-7: On site spoil management approach Section-8: Spoil transportation methodology Section-9: Monitoring, Reporting, Review, and Improvements 4.0 Aspects and Potential Impacts

The key aspects of potential impacts in relation to SMP are listed in table below; Aspects Potential Impacts Air Quality Potential for high winds generating airborne dust from the stock piles Potential for sediment laden site runoff from spoil stockpiles and Sedimentation potential for spillage of spoil from truck on roads Surface and Groundwater Contamination of water (surface and ground water) Noise Associated with spoil handling and haulage and storage Traffic Impacts associated with spoil haulage Potential for spoil to be transported to a receivable site that doesn’t have Land Use permission for storage/disposal Design specifications Limitations on opportunities to minimize spoil generation Sustainability Limited sites for storage, reuse opportunities

5.0 Spoil volumes, characteristics and minimization 5.1 Spoil volume calculations: Estimate the volumes of spoils produced from each of the construction sites. 5.2 Characterization of spoil: Based on the type of spoil; characterization is done (sand stone, mud mix materials, reusable materials. 5.3 Adopt Spoil Reduce, Reuse Opportunities . An overview of the assessment methodology to be used is mentioned below. . Consideration of likely spoil characteristics . Identification of possible reuse sites . Screening of possible reuse opportunities 5.4 Identification of possible safe disposal sites for spoil: Those spoils which can’t be reuse shall be properly disposed in designated areas, such disposal areas should be identified in project locations. Such disposal areas should be safe from environmental aspects and there should be any legal and resettlement related issues. Such areas need to be identified and prior cliental approval should be obtained to use it as spoil disposal area. The local administration must be consulted and if required permission should be obtained from them. 5.5 Storage and stock piling 5.6 Transportation and haulage route 6.0 Based on the above, the contractor will prepare a SMP as an integral part of EMP and submit it to the PIU/DSC for their review and approval.

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Annexure – 4 Sample Traffic Management Plan (TMP) A. Principles 1. One of the prime objectives of this TMP is to ensure the safety of all the road users along the work zone, and to address the following issues:  the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists travelling through the construction zone;  protection of work crews from hazards associated with moving traffic;  mitigation of the adverse impact on road capacity and delays to the road users;  maintenance of access to adjoining properties  Avoid hazards in addressing issues that may delay the project. B. Operating Policies for TMP 2. The following principles will help promote safe and efficient movement for all road users (motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, including persons with disabilities) through and around work zones while reasonably protecting workers and equipment.  Make traffic safety and temporary traffic control an integral and high-priority element of every project from planning through design, construction, and maintenance.  Inhibit traffic movement as little as possible.  Provide clear and positive guidance to drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians as they approach and travel through the temporary traffic control zone.  Inspect traffic control elements routinely, both day and night, and make modifications when necessary.  Pay increased attention to roadside safety in the vicinity of temporary traffic control zones.  Train all persons that select, place, and maintain temporary traffic control devices.  Keep the public well informed.  Make appropriate accommodation for abutting property owners, residents, businesses, emergency services, railroads, commercial vehicles, and transit operations. C. Analyse the impact due to street closure, if required 3. Apart from the capacity analysis, a final decision to close a particular street and divert the traffic should involve the following steps:  approval from the PIU, local administration to use the local streets as detours;  consultation with businesses, community members, traffic police, PWD, etc. regarding the mitigation measures necessary at the detours where the road is diverted during the construction;  determining of the maximum number of days allowed for road closure, and incorporation of such provisions into the contract documents;

 determining if additional traffic control or temporary improvements are needed along the detour route;  considering how access will be provided to the worksite;  contacting emergency service, school officials, and transit authorities to determine if there are impacts to their operations; and

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 developing a notification program to the public so that the closure is not a surprise. As part of this program, the public should be advised of alternate routes that commuters can take or will have to take as result of the traffic diversion.  If full road-closure of certain streets within the area is not feasible due to inadequate capacity of the Detour Street or public opposition, the full closure can be restricted to weekends with the construction commencing on Saturday night and ending on Monday morning prior to the morning peak period.

Figure A1: Policy Steps for the TMP

D. Public Awareness and Notifications 4. As per discussions in the previous sections, there will be travel delays during the constructions, as is the case with most construction projects, albeit on a reduced scale if utilities and traffic management are properly coordinated. There are additional grounds for travel delays in the area, as most of the streets lack sufficient capacity to accommodate additional traffic from diverted traffic as a result of street closures to accommodate the works. 5. The awareness campaign and the prior notification for the public will be a continuous activity which the project will carry out to compensate for the above delays and minimize public claims as result of these problems. These activities will take place sufficiently in advance of the time when the roadblocks or traffic diversions take place at the particular streets. The reason for this is to allow sufficient time for the public and residents to understand the changes to their travel plans. The project will notify the public about the roadblocks and traffic diversion through public notices ward level meetings and city level meeting with the elected representatives. 6. The PIU will also conduct an awareness campaign to educate the public about the following issues:

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(i) Traffic control devices in place at the work zones (signs, traffic cones, barriers, etc.); (ii) Defensive driving behaviour along the work zones; and (iii) Reduced speeds enforced at the work zones and traffic diversions. 7. It may be necessary to conduct the awareness programs/campaigns on road safety during construction. 8. The campaign will cater to all types of target groups i.e. children, adults, and drivers. Therefore, these campaigns will be conducted in schools and community centers. In addition, the project will publish a brochure for public information. These brochures will be widely circulated around the area and will also be available at the PIU, and the contractor's site office. The text of the brochure should be concise to be effective, with a lot of graphics. It will serve the following purpose: (i) explain why the brochure was prepared, along with a brief description of the project; (ii) advise the public to expect the unexpected; (iii) educate the public about the various traffic control devices and safety measures adopted at the work zones; (iv) educate the public about the safe road user behaviour to emulate at the work zones; (v) tell the public how to stay informed or where to inquire about road safety issues at the work zones (name, telephone, mobile number of the contact person; and (vi) Indicate the office hours of relevant offices. E. Vehicle Maintenance and Safety 9. A vehicle maintenance and safety program shall be implemented by the construction contractor. The contractor should ensure that all the vehicles are in proper running condition and it comply with roadworthy and meet certification standards of GoI. All vehicles to be used during construction shall be in perfect condition meeting pollution standards of CPCB. The vehicle operator requires a pre state of shift checklist. Additional safety precautions will include the requirement for:  Driver will follow the special code of conduct and road safety rules of Government of India.  Drivers to ensure that all loads are covered and secured drivers to ensure operation equipment can’t leak materials hauled  Vehicles will be cleaned and maintained in designed places. 10. The purpose of installing traffic control devices at the work zones is to delineate these areas to warn, inform, and direct the road users about a hazard ahead, and to protect them as well as the workers. As proper delineation is a key to achieve the above objective, it is important to install good traffic signs at the work zones. The following traffic control devices are used in work zones:  Signs  Pavement Markings  Channelizing Devices  Arrow Panels  Warning Lights 11. Procedures for installing traffic control devices at any work zone vary, depending on road configuration, location of the work, construction activity, duration, traffic speed and volume, and pedestrian traffic. Work will take place along major roads, and the minor internal roads. As such, the traffic volume and road geometry vary. The main roads carry

considerable traffic; internal roads in the new city areas are wide but in old city roads very narrow and carry considerable traffic. However, regardless of where the construction takes place, all the work zones should be cordoned off, and traffic shifted away at least with traffic cones, barricades, and temporary signs (temporary “STOP” and “GO”). 12. The work zone should take into consideration the space required for a buffer zone between the workers and the traffic (lateral and longitudinal) and the transition space required for delineation, as applicable. For the works, a 30 cm clearance between the traffic and the temporary STOP and GO signs should be provided. In addition, at least 60 cm is necessary to install the temporary traffic signs and cones. 13. Traffic police should regulate traffic away from the work zone and enforce the traffic diversion result from full street closure in certain areas during construction. Flaggers/ personnel should be equipped with reflective jackets at all times and have traffic control batons (preferably the LED type) for regulating the traffic during night time. 14. In addition to the delineation devices, all the construction workers should wear fluorescent safety vests and helmets in order to be visible to the motorists at all times. There should be provision for lighting beacons and illumination for night constructions. 15. The PIU and contractor will coordinate with the local administration and traffic police regarding the traffic signs, detour, and any other matters related to traffic. The contractor will prepare the traffic management plan in detail and submit it along with the EMP for the final approval.

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Annexure – 5 Details of Public and Stakeholders Consultations 1. During the project preparation, consultations have been conducted with the local public to know their views about the proposed woks. Consultations have also been conducted with the stakeholders on issues pertaining to the selection of the proposed subproject locations and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations provided the necessary inputs for identifying the required needs of the communities and the relevant stakeholders. 2. The key issues highlighted during the discussion include the project detail, required improvements at proposed site, perception of stakeholders about proposed interventions, suggestion if any, etc. In general, local people were very happy and ensured to provide all required support for the proposed subproject taken up by the IDIPT, Punjab Tourism Department, for façade lighting. All felt that, with proposed improvement of the sub-project sites, there will be increase in number of tourist and local economy. The main outcome of the consultations is given in below table: Details of Public / Stakeholders Consultations Date Location Participants Issues Discussed

 Discussion on social and environment safeguards for the on-going construction work, related issues, dos and don’ts. PIU & DSC Site Engineers,  Role of Environmental and Social Safeguard Subproject Site representatives of existing and the necessity of IEE in the project 07th and 08th at Sheesh Civil Contractors, Local implementation and methodology adopted. September 2018 Mahal, Patiala people and Tourist /  Discussion regarding project component and Visitors its impacts to local people.  Needs and priorities, problems faced, suggestions and proposed sub-project details etc.

 Discussion regarding project component and PIU & DSC Site Engineers, Subproject Site its impacts to local people. representatives of existing 27th May 2019 at Mohindra  Role of Environmental and Social Safeguard Civil Contractor and Local Kothi, Patiala and the necessity of IEE in the project people implementation and methodology adopted.

 Discussion on social and environment safeguards for the on-going construction work, related issues, dos and don’ts. PIU & DSC Site Engineers,  Role of Environmental and Social Safeguard Near Subproject th representatives of existing and the necessity of IEE in the project 08 February site at Banasar Civil Contractors, Local implementation and methodology adopted. 2019 Bagh and people and Tourist /  Discussion regarding project component and Baradari Tank Visitors its impacts to local people.  Needs and priorities, problems faced, suggestions and proposed sub-project details etc.

 Discussion regarding project component and PIU & DSC Site Engineers, Subproject Site its impacts to local people. representatives of existing 27th April 2019 at Gol Kothi,  Role of Environmental and Social Safeguard Civil Contractor and Local Kapurthala and the necessity of IEE in the project people implementation and methodology adopted. Source: PMU, PIU Ropar, PIU Amritsar, and DSC Team

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Photographs of Public / Stakeholders Consultation at Sheesh Mahal, Patiala

Interaction with local people and visitors at Sheesh Mahal, Patiala

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Photogra phs of Public / Stakeholders Consultation at Mohindra Kothi, Patiala

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Photographs of Public / Stakeholders Consultation at Mohindra Kothi, Patiala

Interaction with local vendors at Mohindra Kothi, Patiala

Attendance Sheets of Public / Stakeholders Consultation at Mohindra Kothi, Patiala

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Interaction with local people and visitors near Sangrur Kothi, Sangrur

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Photographs of Public / Stakeholders Consultation at Gol Kothi, Kapurthala

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Annexure – 6 Sample Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report Template 1. Introduction  Overall project description and objectives  Environmental category as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009  Environmental category of each sub-project as per national laws and regulations  Project Safeguards Team Details of site personnel and/or consultants responsible for environmental monitoring Name Designation/Office Email Address Contact Number 1. PMU

2. PIU’s

3. Consultants

 Overall project and sub-project progress and status  Description of Sub-project (package wise) and status of implementation (preliminary, details design, on-going construction, completed, and O&M stage. Status of Sub-Project Sub-Project List of Progress of No. Name Operational Works Works Design Pre-Construction Construction Phase             2. Compliance status with National/ State/ Local statutory environmental requirements

No. Sub-Project Name Statutory Environmental Requirements Status of Compliance Action Required

3. Compliance status with environmental loan covenants

No. (List schedule and paragraph number of Covenant Status of Compliance Action Required Loan Agreement)

4. Compliance status with the environmental management and monitoring plan Provide the monitoring results as per the parameters outlined in the EMP. Append supporting documents where applicable, including Environmental Site Inspection Reports.

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There should be reporting on the following items which can be incorporated in the checklist of routine Environmental Site Inspection Report followed with a summary in the semi-annual report send to ADB. Visual assessment and review of relevant site documentation during routine site inspection needs to note and record the following:  What are the dust suppression techniques followed for site and if any dust was noted to escape the site boundaries;  If muddy water was escaping site boundaries or muddy tracks were seen on adjacent roads;  adequacy of type of erosion and sediment control measures installed on site, condition of erosion and sediment control measures including if these were intact following heavy rain;  Are their designated areas for concrete works, and refuelling;  Are their spill kits on site and if there are site procedure for handling emergencies;  Is there any chemical stored on site and what is the storage condition?  Is there any dewatering activities if yes, where is the water being discharged;  How are the stockpiles being managed;  How is solid and liquid waste being handled on site;  Review of the complaint management system;  Checking if there are any activities being under taken out of working hours and how that is being managed.

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Annexure – 7 Summary Monitoring Table Mitigation Parameters Monitored Date of Name of Person Impacts Method of Location of Measures (As a minimum those identified in the Monitoring Who Conducted (List from IEE) Monitoring Monitoring (List from IEE) IEE should be monitored) Conducted the Monitoring Design Phase

Pre-Construction Phase

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Overall Compliance with CEMP/ EMP Sub- EMP/CEMP Part CEMP/EMP Being Status of Implementation Action Proposed No. Project of Contract Implemented (Excellent/Satisfactory/Partially and Additional Name Documents(Y/N) (Y/N) Satisfactory/Below Satisfactory) Measures Required

5. Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project  Brief description on the approach and methodology used for environmental monitoring of each sub-project. 6. Monitoring of environmental impacts on project surroundings (ambient air, water quality and noise levels)  Brief discussion on the basis for monitoring  Indicate type and location of environmental parameters to be monitored  Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment to be used  Provide monitoring results and an analysis of results in relation to baseline data and statutory requirements As a minimum the results should be presented as per the tables below. Air Quality Results Parameters (Government Standards) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location 3 3 3 3 PM10 µg/m PM2.5 µg/m SO2 µg/m NO2 µg/m

Water Quality Results Site Date of Site Parameters (Government Standards) No. Sampling Location pH Conductivity µS/cm BOD mg/L TSS mg/L TN mg/L TP mg/L

Noise Quality Results LAeq (dBA) (Government Standard) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location Day Time Night Time

7. Summary of key issues and remedial actions  Summary of follow up time-bound actions to be taken within a set timeframe. 8. Appendixes  Photos  Summary of consultations  Copies of environmental clearances and permits  Sample of environmental site inspection report  Other xxii

Annexure – 8 Sample Environmental Site Inspection Report Project Name Contract Number

NAME: ______DATE: ______TITLE: ______DMA: ______LOCATION:______GROUP: ______

WEATHER CONDITION: ______

INITIAL SITE CONDITION: ______

CONCLUDING SITE CONDITION:

Satisfactory _____ Unsatisfactory_____ Incident_____ Resolved _____ Unresolved _____

INCIDENT: Nature of incident: ______

Intervention Steps: ______

Incident Issues Survey

Project Design Resolution Activity Implementation Stage Pre-Commissioning Guarantee Period

Inspection Emissions Waste Minimization Air Quality Reuse and Recycling Noise pollution Dust and Litter Control Hazardous Substances Trees and Vegetation Site Restored to Original Condition Yes No

Signature ______

______Name Position

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Annexure – 9 Sample Grievance Redress Form

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Annexure – 10 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING AND CHANCE ENCOUNTER PROTOCOL Recording when Historic features are revealed during excavations in Archaeologically Significant Buildings and Structures. 1.1 Introduction When historic features such as walls, brick constructions and other features are encountered during excavation the excavation must be stopped immediately and the DSC must be informed immediately. 1.2 Cleaning When a feature is discovered it must be defined by careful cleaning. Roots must be removed and dirt must be carefully cleaned away and brickwork revealed and carefully scraped clean. The section or trench base should also be cleaned back for a little distance around the feature. 1.3 Record photography When the feature is clean good photography should be taken – vertical and face-on shots and a few general shots of the feature, also showing its position in relation to surrounding features, buildings, etc. The red and white photographic scale should be in each photograph. The scale should be parallel to the top and bottom of each camera shot. The photographic scale should be kept in the store room in the northern bastion on site when not in use [ADD EXAMPLE PHOTOS]. When test excavations / investigations are made at the protected sites (to examine historic floor levels, etc.) these should also be recorded photographically. The photographic scale should be used. The photographed should be catalogued (date, location, direction of shot) 1.4 Drawn record When features are revealed a drawn record should also be made. General location record – measuring its position and orientation within the protected site / in relation to surrounding structures Record drawings – detail drawings made in plan and section/profile. The extent (edges) of the feature should be drawn and the level of the existing ground surface and the top and base of the feature should be recorded. These levels should be marked on the drawings. The drawings should include detail of the construction of the feature. Perspective sketches could also be made if necessary. Explanatory notes can also be put on the drawings. 1.5 Reporting finds When finds are made these should be reported to PMC. Photographs and record drawings should be sent. Discovery of historic objects When clearance and excavation takes place artefacts and historic objects are sometimes found. These should be recovered and kept in a safe place. The place of discovery should be recorded and each find given a number and tag tied to the find with the same number on it. A list of the finds should be kept (with the find No. And place of discovery and date of discovery recorded).

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1.6 Contractors’ instruction: Contractors working at protected sites must take additional care not to destroy or damage historic features during excavations. There may be many buried historic features inside the protected sites such as- wells, ancient drains, remains of buildings, other walls, grain pits, etc. Every care must be made not to destroy these during excavations. Excavator drivers need to be instructed to be aware of hitting buried features and that they must be investigated before continuing work. When features are encountered during mechanical excavation work should stop and the DSC must be informed immediately so that they can be inspected at the first opportunity.

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Annexure – 11 Photographs of Existing Conditions of Subproject Sites

View of Sheesh Mahal, Patiala

View of Mohindra Kothi, Patiala

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View of Sangrur Kothi, Sangrur

View of Gol Kothi, Kapurthala

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