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Semi-Annual Social Monitoring Report Project number: 48434-003 Period: July – December 2018 Submission Date: May 2019 IND: Visakhapatnam Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program – Project 1 This report was prepared by Visakhapatnam Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Project, a program management unit, established in the Directorate of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh for the Asian Development Bank. This document is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Access to Information Policy and does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This social monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Semi-annual Social Monitoring Report Project number: 48434-003 Reporting Period: July to December 2018 IND: Visakhapatnam Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Project (VCICDP) Prepared by Visakhapatnam Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Project, a program management unit, established in the Directorate of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh for the Asian Development Bank This Social Monitoring Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section on ADB’s website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (SSMR) from July to December 2018 For Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) Page 1 ABBREVIATIONS ADB – Asian Development Bank APIIC – Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation APRDC – Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation APTransco – Andhra Pradesh Power Transmission Company BPL – below poverty line DDR – Due diligence report DoI – Department of Industries ECS – Electronic Clearing Service GESI – Gender Equity and Social Inclusion GoI – Government of India GRC – Grievance Redressal Committee GVMC – Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation IAY – Indira Awaas Yojana IPP – Indigenous Peoples Plan LPS – Land Plan Schedule RDO – Revenue Development Officer RFCTLARR – Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement MFF – multitranche financing facility NGO – Nongovernment organization PMSC – project management and construction supervision consultants PMU – Program Management Unit PIU – Project implementation Unit RDO – Revenue Divisional Officer R&B – Roads and Building R&R – Resettlement and Rehabilitation SIA – Social Impact Assessment SPS – Safeguard Policy Statement SSGO – social safeguards and gender officer VCIC – Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor VCICDP – Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program WTP – Water Treatment Plant WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Km – kilometer kV – kilovolt m2 – square meter NOTE In this report, "$" refers to US dollars. Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (SSMR) from July to December 2018 For Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) Page 2 A. Executive Summary I. Brief of the VCICDP: 1. ADB supported the preparation of a conceptual development plan (CDP) and a regional perspective plan (RPP) for the VCIC, which included an infrastructure strategy to drive economic growth and the identification of nodes for industrial development, high-potential industrial sectors, and a set of priority projects. The CDP indicated that VCIC, with its long coastline and strategically located ports, provides multiple international gateways to connect India with vibrant global production networks. The proposed Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) will complement the ongoing efforts of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GOAP) to enhance industrial growth and create high-quality jobs. The VCICDP comprises: (i) a proposed multitranche financing facility (MFF), (ii) a proposed policy-based loan (PBL), and (iii) a proposed administration of a grant to be provided by the Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF) under the Urban Financing Partnership Facility. 2. The proposed investment program will involve development of infrastructure in selected industrial clusters; improve transport infrastructure, such as connectivity of nodes to ports, urban areas, other nodes and critical hinterland areas; develop and improve power infrastructure, such as establishing substations, strengthening of transmission and distribution system; and improving critical urban infrastructure in selected urban areas. VCICDP will complement the on- going efforts of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GOAP) to enhance manufacturing sector growth and create high quality jobs in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The envisaged outputs of VCICDP include: (i) ease of doing business improved; (ii) Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) infrastructure strengthened; and (iii) institutional capacities and program management strengthened. 3. The State of Andhra Pradesh acting through its Department of Industries (DoI) will be the executing agency. The Directorate of Industries within the DoI will be responsible for the daily coordination and execution of both the Program as well as the MFF. A program management unit (PMU), established in the DOI, will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision, and coordination of all activities under the Program and the MFF. Project implementation units (PIUs) will be established in APIIC, APRDC, APTransco, and GVMC, and will be responsible for implementing the MFF. The respective PIUs will be responsible for screening subprojects, categorisation based on involuntary resettlement and indigenous peoples impacts, conducting the social assessment, preparation and implementation of Resettlement Plans and Indigenous Peoples Plan as required, and as outlined in this Resettlement Framework. 4. The envisaged outputs of VCICDP include: (i) ease of doing business improved; (ii) Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) infrastructure strengthened; and (iii) institutional capacities and program management strengthened. II. Scope of Work 5. The State of Andhra Pradesh acting through its Department of Industries and Commerce, Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation (APRDC), Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (APIIC), Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (SSMR) from July to December 2018 For Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) Page 3 Corporation (GVMC), and Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTransco) are wholly responsible for the implementation of ADB-financed projects. The outputs area as under: - o Corridor management strengthened and ease of doing business improved. o Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor infrastructure strengthened and more resilient. o Institutional capacities, human resources, and program management strengthened. 6. Detailed components of MFF investment are as under a) Investment in Industrial Infrastructure b) Urban Investments: Water Sector for GVMC c) Investments in Connectivity- Roads d) Investments in Power Sector 7. Project Management Unit (PMU) has been headed by the Project Director, Andhra Pradesh, Department of Industries & Commerce with the support of Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant for the components of MFF investment under following Project Implementation Units (PIUs) are:- (i) Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) (ii) Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation Limited (APTransco), (iii) Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), (iv) Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation (APRDC) 8. The following are the main entities of the state to implement industrial sector activities: a) Department of Industries and Commerce. This is responsible for governing the overall industrial activities in the state; b) Directorate of Industries. This is the apex department, assisting industries in setting up industrial units, obtaining the approvals, sanctioning incentives and providing marketing assistance; c) Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC). Nodal agency for development and operation of industrial areas, parks, and estates in the state with all attendant infrastructures d) Supported Sector: For skill development through multiple government and other institutions like Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC); Andhra Pradesh Productivity Council (APPC); National Skill Development