Initial Environment Examination
Project Number: 40648-033 May 2014
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2
Submitted by
Government of Uttarakhand, Dehrdaun
This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.
Response Matrix – Development of Hanol Mahasu and Tree Samadhi – Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit
Sr. No. From ADB Remarks/Response 1 Confirm all ASI requirements are complied. Any ASI Provisions in the sub project have requirements should be listed in the IEE and EMP been made as per ASI norms and regulations. ASI has been involved in the sub project since design stage and all provisions in the sub project have been made in due consideration of ASI norms.
2 Appendix 1 states that "NOC from ASI is under process. ASI was Vide Letter 1A ASI Dehradun Circle applied for NOC for works under this sub project in Hanol (Competent Authority) has Complex, for which field visit were undertaken on 23, 24th Dec, forwarded the case with its 2013 (as reflected in above letter -1B) and the same has been recommendations for approval to forwarded to the Competent Authority (letter -1A)." Clarify the the National Monument Authority. status of the ASI." Additional requirements may be required by ( Inspection report Appendix 1C) ASI as part of the NOC, which would need to be included in the IEE and EMP. Authority’s reco e datio s o the same is awaited and any additional requirements by ASI shall be complied and updated in the IEE and EMP.
3 Confirm that any structures, physical elements (guest house, A ll proposed structures are toilets, kitchen block, stairs, entrance archs, etc.) and signage indigenous and compatible with which are constructed under the project are compatible with local structures. local structures and indigenous designs of the surrounding area. ASI is one of the members of the Clarify if designs of such structures were agreed with ASI and/or Sub-Project monitoring local community to ensure these are acceptable. Committee. Representative of Indian National Trust For Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH Uttarakhand) is also a member of sub project Monitoring Committee. During the consultation meeting all proposed physical structures were discussed with the subcommittee member including ASI representative, INTACH representative and local people. Components both within 100 m and 200 m have been proposed as per ASI norms.
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Major structures like Guest House are outside 200 meters range and two numbers of pre- fabricated structures are within 100 to 200 meters. Within 100 meter, site developments like pathways, Open air parking and street light will be developed. 4 Page 38 states "Consult Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) ASI Dehradun Circle has visited the or concerned dept. of Uttarakhand Govt. to obtain an site on 23-24th Dec, 2013 and expert assessment of the archaeological potential of the submitted its report, pl. refer site; Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of highlighted section (Appendix-1C). medium or high risk; Develop a protocol for use by the Proposed activities will be construction contractors in conducting any excavation undertaken only after obtaining work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognized and the necessary permission and in measures are taken to ensure they are protected and accordance with the terms and conserved." conditions of the permission granted under the Archaeological rules.
5 Page 82 (public consultations) states low awareness of the During design stage consultations subproject. Clarify how this is being addressed by the have been carried out with primary project. and secondary stakeholders and design proposals are based on reflections of the consultations.
Also, during consultation project components, possible impacts and mitigation measures were explained in local Hindi language
Two more consultation held on 30.03.2014 and 13.03.14. have been annexed in the report (Appendix 7) 6 Page 85 (public consultations) notes that public facilities In this project 2 nos. toilet blocks (water and sanitation) should be improved. Clarify how this have been proposed – 1 no. at is being addressed by the project. Parking place and 1 no. at Snan ghat. In parking place 6 units of ladies toilet and 4 units of gent toilet including 5 units of urinal are proposed. In Shan Ghat 1 unit of ladies toilet and 2 units of ladies changing room and 1 unit of gents toilet, 2 units of
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urinals and 2 units of gents changing room are proposed. There is natural source of water which fulfills drinking water to whole village, including temple. 7 Please confirm the IEE is fulfills all relevant criteria of the All the EARF criteria have been EARF (table 6 - see attached). followed
8 Please confirm that the IEE/EMP will form part of the Environmental management and bidding and contract documents. Please specify relevant monitoring plans is attached in BID criteria and confirm how addressed in the IEE. document. Entire IEE is available for observation by contractor.
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Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) - Project-2 Development of Hanol Mahasu- Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit Initial Environment Examination
Environmental Assessment Document
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
Loan Number: 2833 IND
Revised April 2014
Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand
Subproject – Development of Hanol Mahasu and Tree Samadhi– Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit
Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank
This IEE is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Ma age e t, or staff, a d a e preli i ar i ature.
Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) - Project-2 Development of Hanol Mahasu - Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit Initial Environment Examination
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archaeological Survey of India BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand BoQ - Bill of Quantities CO - Carbon monoxide CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board DSC - Design and Supervision Consultant EA - Executing Agency EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environment Management Plan ES - Environmental Specialist GC - General Conditions GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI - Government of India GoUK - Government of Uttarakhand IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism IEE - Initial environmental examination INR - Indian Rupee MLD - Million Litres per day MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests MFF - Multi- Trench Financing Facility NGO - Non-Governmental Organization NOx - Nitrogen oxide PD - Project Director PIU - Project Implementation Unit PM - Particulate Matter PMU - Project Management Unit PUC - Pollution Under Control Certificate RP - Resettlement Plan RPM - Respirable Particulate Matter SAUW - South Asia Urban Development and Water Division SC - Scheduled Castes SEAC - State Expert Appraisal Committee SO2 - Sulphur dioxide SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter SPS - Safeguards Policy Statement STP - Sewage Treatment Plant
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Table of Contents
S. No. Chapter Page No. Executive Summary 6-8 I Introduction 9 A. Background 9 B. Purpose of the IEE 9 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10 D Review and Approval Procedure 12 E Report Structure 12 II Description of Project Components 13 A. Components of the sub project 13 B. Project Category 14 C. Project Location 14 D Sub project Proposals 16 E Project period and Implementation Schedule 19 III Description of Existing Environment 21 A . Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 21 B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity 26 C. Economic Resources 29 D. Social and Cultural Resources 29 IV Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 33 A. Land Acquisition and Resettlement 33 B. Environmental Impacts 33 V Institutional Requirements and Environment Management and monitoring plan 44 A. Institutional Arrangements 44 B. Environment Management 45 C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 57 D. Capacity Building 58 E. Environmental Budget 60 F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 61 VI. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 62 A. Consultation Process 62 B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure 63 C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 64 VII Findings & Recommendations 65 VIII Conclusions 66
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List of Tables Table Description Page No. No. 1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10 2. Description of the Subproject Components 13 3. Demography of District Dehradun 29 4. Hanol Village- Demographic status 30 5. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures 36 6. Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts 48 7. Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-3 sub project 57 8. Training Modules for Environmental Management 59 9. Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs 61 10 . Consultations with Stakeholders 63
List of Figures
Figure Description Page No. No. 1. Location of Dehradun District in Uttarakhand 15 2. Map showing Chakrata and Hanol 15 3. Layout of Hanol Mahasu 20 4. Map showing state of Uttarakhand with Major Rivers 22 5. Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography 23 6. Seismic Zones of India 25 7. Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand 27 8. Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand 65
List of Appendices
Appendix Description Page No. No. 1. No Objection Certificate from ASI 67 2. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 70 3. NOC and land transfer from Hanol Mahasu Temple trust 74 4. Operation & Maintenance Commitment Of Hanol Mahasu Devta by Temple Trust 77 5. Minutes of meeting with District Magistrate Dehradun 78 6. Stakeholder Consultation(Minutes of the Meeting) 81 7. Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject area 83 8. NOC for land provided by Mandir Samittee for Guest House 91 9. Consultation Photographs 92 10. Water monitoring report, Hanol 95 11. Air monitoring report, Hanol 96 12. Noise monitoring report 97 5
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.
2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the development of tourists facilities at Hanol Mahasu, Uttarakhand under Tranche 2. The main aspect for the scope of work at this site is providing tourism infrastructure facilities at Hanol Mahasu temple sites.
3. Proposed works in the proposed subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism related infrastructure including vehicular parking, access road, entrance gate, visitor information center, solid waste management facility, and visitor facilities including public toilets, drinking water fountains site lighting, signage, landscaping, kitchen with cooking and dining facilities in Hanol Mahasu Temple Complex.
4. Hanol Mahasu which is a mark of natural and cultural tourist attraction, the spot being protected by the ASI under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, of 1958 and The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites And Remains (Amendments and Validation) Act, 2010. The Act and Rules designate the area within a radius of 100 meters (m) from the protected propert as prohi ited area and upto 200m from the boundary of prohibited area as regulated area . No de elop e t acti it i cludi g i i g operatio s a d co structio is per itted i the prohi ited area a d all de elop e t acti ities likel to da age the protected property are ot per itted i the regulated area ithout prior per issio of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Protected property includes the sites, remains, and monuments protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology. Accordingly before taking up this project (along with proposed project components) proper dialogue was made with ASI authority. No Objection Certificate from ASI is attached as Appendix 1.
5. The subproject is needed to strengthen the tourism infrastructure around the Hanol Mahasu temple area, restored pedestrian walk to the main temple entrance, a welcome arch at the beginning of the main access road to the temple, toilet facilities for visitors, directional and informational signage, parking lots, Dharamshala (Guest House), design of appropriate lighting along the pedestrian trail, restoration of drinking water fountains at required locations and Installation of litter bins at suitable locations have been considered.
6. Detailed design started in March 2013. The project is expected to start during second quarter of 2014 and likely to be completed up to the end of year 2015. Total implementation period is 18 months.
7. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is proposed as part of this IEE which includes (i) mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation, (ii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv) grievance redress mechanism. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. A 6
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number of impacts and their significance have already been reduced by amending the designs.
8. The environmental impact of the subproject is not significant and is placed at Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation.
9. One field in which impacts are much of interest in the subproject is being in an ecological and natural resources rich region and series of specific measures have been developed to avoid damaging the ecosystem during construction.
10. There are great opportunities to provide environmental enhancements; also certain measures were included for community development and livelihood improvement. For example it is proposed that the project will employ in the workforce people who live in the vicinity of construction sites to provide them with a short-term economic gain; and ensure that people employed in the longer term to maintain and operate the new facilities are habitants of nearby communities.
11. Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring to be conducted during construction and operation stages. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that all measures are implemented, and will determine whether the environment is protected as intended. It will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) will work closely with Department of Tourism in implementing the program. Any requirements for remedial action will be reported to the Project Management Unit (PMU).
12. The main impacts of this project will be beneficial during operation in several terms as the proposed activities shall gear towards making the historic temple complex of Hanol Mahasu temple a better place for the visitors to stopover and will improve the comfort level of the visitors visiting it by improving the basic infrastructure like parking facilities, drinking water, accommodation, public toilets, signage etc. which the site lacks at present. This would lead to economic gains in the area.
13. Once the system is operating, most facilities will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment rather ecological improvement is expected by this project.
14. The stakeholders were involved in developing the IEE through face-to-face discussions, after which views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and the planning and development of the project. The IEE will be made available at public locations in the town and will be disclosed to a wider audience via the ADB website. 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.
15. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) is also established at Dehradun. A Safeguards Specialist within the PMU will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation.
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Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU including i ple e tatio of the e iro e tal a d resettle e t issues accordi g to ADB’s re uire e ts, a d assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team will be responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the EARF and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the various sub-projects.
16. The DSC Safeguards Specialist will support environmental management functions including updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. He/she will be required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in sub-project IEE.
17. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the Project as Categor B is co fir ed, a d o further special stud or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).
(Note:- Tree Samadhi component has been removed from the subproject due to non-availability of forest NOC)
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background 1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The expected Impact of the Project in the four states 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.
2. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.
3. Proposed works at proposed subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism related infrastructure including vehicular parking, access road, entrance gate, visitor information center,solid waste management facility, and visitor facilities including public toilets, drinking water fountains, site lighting, signage, landscaping, kitchen with cooking and dining facilities in Hanol Mahasu Temple Complex.
4. As per the Asia De elop e t Ba k’s ADB E iro e tal Assess e t Guideli es, a d i line with the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) for the project, all the sub- project co po e ts for the proposed orks are categorized as B’ a d a Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) prepared. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed infrastructure development works in the Yamuna circuit Lot-3 – Hanol Mahasu and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE is based on a review of sub- project site plans and reports; field visits, baseline data of environmental parameters (ambient air and water) and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders.
5. Based on the findings of the IEE, an Environmental management plan (EMP) has been prepared, outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub project. This EMP forms part of the contract document, and shall enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document.
B. Purpose of the IEE 6. This IEE assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed subproject and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE is based on a review of subproject site plans and reports; field visits, and primary (baseline data of environmental parameters) and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with 9
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stakeholders. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. However, the adverse environmental impacts for this contract package are mostly related to the location of the site, as the identified sub-project components (at Hanol Mahasu sites) are located within ASI Protected area and are significant in terms of its mythological and religious values. The interventions proposed are in accordance with the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the rules, 1959 which provide guidance for carrying out activities, including conservation, construction and reuse in and around the protected monuments.
7. There are also construction impacts but these will be of limited intensity and of short duratio . Therefore, as per the Asia De elop e t Ba k’s ADB E iro e tal Assess e t Guidelines, the sub-project co po e ts are categorized as B’ a d this IEE carried out. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
8. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared.
C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 9. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed sub- project is shown in Table 1.The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF, GoI) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized into two categories1 - 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. Given that the sub-project is not covered in the ambit of the EIA notification, Environment clearance requirements from the GoI are not triggered.
Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Development The EIA notification, 2006 (and These sub-projects are not covered in the ambit of of Yamuna its subsequent amendments in the EIA notification as they are not covered either Circuit Lot-3 2009) provides for under Category A or Category B of the notification.
1All projects or acti ities i cluded as Categor A’ i the “chedule, i cludi g e pa sio a d oder izatio of e isti g projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) 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’ i 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, Ge eral Co ditio GC of the otificatio specifies that a project or acti it specified i Categor B’ ill e 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
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Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Hanol categorization of projects into As a result, the categorization, and the subsequent Mahasu category A and B, based on environmental assessment and clearance extent of impacts. requirements, either from the state or the GoI is not triggered. Safeguard Policy Statement, Categorization of sub-project components into A, B 2009 or C and developing required level of environmental assessment for each component. IEE for proposed project in Yamuna Circuit (lot-3) is categorized as B The Ancient Monuments and Hanol Mahasu Temple is an ASI protected site and Archaeological Sites and ASI will oversee all works on their sites under the Remains Act, 1958, and the project to ensure works meet their rules & rules, 1959 provide guidance for regulations. Permits for excavation, construction in carrying out activities, including the proposed subproject locations will be obtained conservation, construction and by the executing agency prior to tendering of reuse in and around the works. protected monuments. Appendix 1 shows the status of NOC from ASI is under progress Water (Prevention and control Consent for Establishment (CFE) and Consent for of pollution) Act, 1974 and Air Operation (CFO) from the Uttaranchal SPCB for all (prevention and control of sub-projects requiring, setting up of hot mix plants, pollution) Act, 1981 wet mix plants, stone crushers and diesel generators. Not required for this package. The Wildlife Conservation Act, No wildlife protected area nearby. 1972, amended in 2003 and Not Applicable 2006, provides for protection and management of Protected Areas. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 This act provides guidelines for conservation of forests and diversion of Forest land for non-forest use. The law also states guidelines on de- reservation of various categories of forests for Diversion of forest land. This law describes the penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Restriction on the de-reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose. If forest land is to be acquired for the project, the Forestry Clearance needs to be taken. For felling of the tree if any permission will be required from local forest office. 10. The above Table indicates that the proposed sub-project does not need to go through a full- scale environmental assessment process; as the scale of impacts and categorization of the sub- project components will not require clearances from Competent Authorities. Therefore, any further approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoUK are not envisaged. The sub-project selection criteria specify that project elements of Hanol Mahasu, within the ASI protected area are in accordance with the provisions of the ASI rules & regulations.
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11. The ADB guidelines, stipulate addressing 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 environmental assessment2 required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist method was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the project in planning phase. The REA checklist is attached as Appendix 2 with this report. The sub- project 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. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub-project has been prepared.
12. The proposed subproject locations are within the government lands. The lands have been transferred to Tourism Department. Also NOC was obtained from Hanol Mahasu Temple trust. Office order for transfer of land is attached as Appendix 3
D. Review and Approval Procedure
13. For Category B projects the Draft Environmental Examination report is re ie ed ADB’s Regional Department sector division and Environment and Social Safeguards Division, and by the Executing Agency, and additional comments may be sought from project affected people and other stakeholders. All comments are incorporated in preparing the final documents, which are reviewed by the Executing Agency and the national environmental protection agency. The EA then officially submits the IEE report to ADB for consideration by the Board of Directors. Completed report is made available worldwide by ADB, via the depository library system and the ADB website.
E. Report Structure 14. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section: (i) Introduction; (ii) Description of Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public consultation & Information Disclosure; (vii) Findings and Recommendations; and (viii) Conclusions.
2As per SPS 2009 projects are assigned to one of the following four categories: (i) Category A. A proposed project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required. (ii) Category B. A proposed project is classified as category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts are less adverse than those of category A projects. These impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for category A projects. An initial environmental examination is required. (iii) Category C. A proposed project is classified as category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications need to be reviewed (iv) Category FI. A proposed project is classified as category FI if it involves investment of ADB funds to or through a FI (paras. 65-67).
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II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS
A. Components of the sub project 1. Table 2provides a summary of each of the existing condition, need for the project and components proposed under this subproject. Location of project sites is shown in Figure 1.
Table 2: Description of the Subproject Components
Sub Project Area Description Need of sub project Proposed Components Development of Hanol: The Mahasu temple is There is a need to improve Development of the primary Yamuna Circuit situated in the small village of the facilities around the vehicular access on eastern Lot-3, Hanol Hanol in Chakrata Division, 105 temple area, provide and side of the temple. Mahasu Km from Dehradun. A very improve existing sanitation Up-gradation of the village ancient temple, it is believed to facilities, visitor pathway to the temple which be built in 9thCentury AD in Huna infrastructure and access is in a dilapidated condition architectural style. The to the site. at present. constructions and modifications Construction of an entrance over the years, however, gate to temple rendered it a mixed Construction of improved architecture. Situated on the visitor facilities such as southern banks of the Tons vehicular parking, public River, this temple is included in toilets within the temple the list of important Ancient precinct but outside the temples around Dehradun by temple complex. the Archaeological Survey of Design of appropriate India. Signage Lack of major infrastructures like There is a need to improve Introducing litterbins at toilet, potable water, dustbin, the accommodation identified spots open drain, sewerage system, facilities in and around the Construction of New Guest solar light and rest house are temple area House not available. Long back Tourist Construction of kitchen with Rest House was constructed by cooking and dining facilities GMVN, which is not working. for the purpose of carrying There is private guest house, out temple related cooking capacity 16 packs, which is not and serving activities sufficient during peak season. Design of appropriate lighting Tourist footfall on an average is along the pedestrian trail 10,000 per month, but during that leads to the temple peak season (April to June) the Provision of drinking water number of tourists reaches to There is a need to improve fountains approx. 50, 000 per month. the facilities around the The area has great potential for temple area, for drinking tourism purpose Sub project area has a clean Plantation of trees environment with no Air and Existing Status Noise pollution due to the absence of any polluting source in the area. There is a forest, which is around 300 metres away from temple. Major trees found in the nearby forest are Pine, Tunn and sheesam.
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Red Rock and clay soil are available in and around the temple. All the roads are gentle slope. Temple is situated on the eastern banks of the Tons River. But during rainy season river rises up to 3 meter. Environmental River water is not good because Profile of silting of river. Villagers get water from Banal Khala Chatra stream which is 5 km from the Hanol Village. Hanol villagers are getting pipe water supply. Total number HH in the village is 33.
B. Project Category 2. This is a tourism infrastructure development sub-project, and as explained above it has been categorized as Category B’, because it is not expected to have major negative environmental impacts. Under ADB procedures such projects require an IEE to identify and mitigate the impacts, and to determine whether further study or a more detailed EIA may be required. The environmental screening revealed that the project location is away from protected or sensitive areas.
C. Project Location 1. Hanol Mahasu
3. The project area namely Hanol Mahasu Devta Temple is located at the eastern banks of Tons river at Hanol village near Chakrata about 190 km from Dehradun and 156 km from Mussoorie. Hanol is approachable from Tiuni, a well-known trijunction of roads on the Pabbar River after covering a distance of 15 km on an all-weather motorable road which meanders smoothly through the pine clad mountain slopes. Although the terrain through which the road passes is very narrow and by the another side of road one can see the river tons. The ancient and principal temple of Mahasu Devta situated in the village of Hanol is the focus of the project.
4. Figure 1 shows the map of Uttarakhand with Dehradun district and Figure 2 indicates location of Hanol in Chakrata block.
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Figure 1: Location of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand
Figure 2: Map showing Chakrata and Hanol
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View of Hanol Mahasu
D. Sub project Proposals 5. TheHanol Mahasu Temple complex sits on a leveled terrain at an altitude of 1429 m on the Eastern banks of River Tons. The temple complex consists of 4 temples dedicated to the four Mahasu brothers. All structures are made of stone walls with stone shikhar as resting on richly carved wooden structure. In short, Mahasu Devta temple at Hanol is one of the rare examples of perfect and harmonious blend of stone and wood structure to form one composite grand edifice. A number of residential units – permanent and temporary- constructed in modern style unevenly scattered in a large chunk of leveled terrain carves out the setting of the temple complex. In the process of modern development open spaces of different scales have been created which are still left undisturbed. The main winding road leads the visitor to a huge open space right outside the temple complex in front of the main entrance gate. There are three pedestrian walks that leads to the temple – one which starts at the river mouth of Tons river to the extreme South of the site connecting it to the primary entrance of the temple complex, the second one which connects the main entrance of the temple to the secondary road which is a further extension of the primary road which finally meets the main vehicular road and third one a bifurcation of the second walk to the second entrance to the temple. A staircase from the road that starts from previously mentioned extension of the primary road joins the intersection of the second and third walks. 6. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the quality of the cultural tourist destination of the historic temple premises of Hanol which is declared as a protected monument by the ASI. Important aspects that shall be contemplated to improve the quality of the site shall be: 7. Proposed works in project are
Development of the primary vehicular access which is the winding road which leads to the big even open space to the eastern side of the temple. This gives the first impression about the site to the visitor and hence shall be given importance.
Up-gradation of the village pathway to the temple which is in a dilapidated condition at present.
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Construction of improved visitor facilities such as vehicular parking, public toilets and drinking water fountains within the historic temple precinct but outside the temple complex.
Design of appropriate Signage, to attract and guide a isitor’s e perie ces o his a to the protected monument.
Proposal for a kitchen with cooking and dining facilities for the purpose of carrying out temple related cooking and serving activities 8. Approach and Methodology. Religious heritage components form a major part of the cultural heritage in India. The ancient forms of religious faiths have always become an integral part of the traditional communities. These are inturn reflected on the historic religious structures in the form of architecture. The settlement surrounding the religious structure also become in tune with the same and as a whole forms a system on its own. The slightest disorder affects the system. 9. The process of up-gradation of such traditional religious precincts in the present context becomes a challenging job. The ASI protected Mahasu temple complex and its environs at the village of Hanol is one such task. The project aims for an integrated development of basic infrastructure and amenities along with all tourism facilities in a balanced manner. The existing facilities system in the temple precinct sufferers from defects and inadequacies as these facilities have also outlived their design period life and have become insufficient to cope with increased tourist flow. 10. A careful design and development of the basic infrastructure like roads, pathways, drinking water fountains etc shall enhance the quality of the heritage precinct without damaging the historic value of the components within the precinct. The design proposal shall be in sync with the existing structures and open spaces and shall add value to the existing physical setting. The methodology to achieve this goal gives emphasis to:
Selection of materials and fixtures: Maximum use of locally available materials and techniques is recommended so as to make the replacement or restoration of new elements easy of the same easy in future. Similarly repeated use of the material that has been commonly used in the core heritage area ie. the temple complex is most recommended since the material itself will bind the components within the heritage precinct giving it a uniform character throughout. Fixtures and connections used in the proposed design shall be compatible with historic environment and materials. Reversible processes shall be used for renovation works since this would makes easier for repair works in future.
The new elements of design: The project demands design of new structure like the kitchen outside the temple complex within its vicinity. In such circumstances there shall be minimum interference of the same with the historic structures and streetscapes. Special attention shall be given to the heights and extent of the new structures. All designs shall conform to the rules of the ASI.
Visitor comfort: This is a major factor that has to be considered at macro and micro levels of design interventions. All design proposals shall be geared to the requirement of the visitor. The main goal of the project is to transform the heritage precinct into a better space for the tourists to visit. 11. Work components. The work components of the sub project at Hanol are,
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Improvement of the approach road to the Hanol Mahasu Temple Precinct from the main road
Improvement of the pathway leading to the entrance of the temple. Construction of an entrance gate at the beginning of the main approach road. Recreating the parking space with public toilets for visitors. Design of appropriate directional and informational Signage that directs the visitors from the parking space and entrance gate to the temple complex.
Design of appropriate lighting along the pedestrian trail that leads to the temple Restoration of drinking water fountains at suitable points identified. Introducing litterbins at identified spots. 12. Design Components. The proposed design for the precinct has the following design components:
The entrance arch: A 20 ft high entrance gateway with sloping roof resting on random rubble masonry pier welcomes the visitor at the beginning of the winding main road. The pier will also accommodate the directional and informational signage. The sloping roof has sheets of slate on top which matches the roofs of the temples within the complex. The ridge member extends out to form a traditional motif which gives the entrance arch an old look.
The main road: Restoration of the dilapidated parts of the main road shall be carried out without disturbing the existing ambience of the open space. There shall be the minimum of landscaping in and around this area since any small interference with the current setting might upset the quality of the space.
Parking area: Parking area is prepared by ramming earth. No pavers shall be used for delineating the space.
Pedestrian trail: A traditional stone paved walk similar to the one found on the ground within the temple complex takes one to the main entrance of the temple. The pavers form an element which helps to merge the interior of the complex with the exterior. The walk is flanked by gutters on both sides for drainage purpose. Drainage is a main concern in this site.
Covered walkway: The covered walkway at the end of the second pedestrian trail that ends at the main entrance of the temple has a covered walkway at present which acts as an intermediate space between the outer public space and the inner private space. This space has drinking water fountains on one side along with storage facilities for isitor’s foot ear. The sloping roof of the walk way has sheets of slate as roofing material. The sloping roof is supported by wooden square posts. The paved area underneath the sloping roof is an extension of the pedestrian trail outside the covered walkway.
Kitchen block: The proposed kitchen block is towards the Southern end of the site so that it falls outside the 100m restricted zone of the ASI. A semi open structure with cooking platforms underneath a sloping double roof serves the purpose of temple related cooking
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activities. The dining area or the gathering area is also a semi open structure with paved ground for the devotees to sit. There are separate washing areas for cooking purpose and visitors.
Toilet block Separate toilet blocks are provided for ladies and gents outside the 100m restricted zone of the ASI. The toilet block is placed opposite the kitchen block. The first pedestrian walk leading to the river mouth divides the kitchen block and the toilet block.
Sign boards: It includes both informative and directional Signage which shall direct the visitors to the main point of attraction i.e. the temple complex and also inform them about the basic infrastructural services available in the vicinity of the historic site especially on the pedestrian trail. Attempt has been made to use minimum Signage since the site under consideration is a historic site and the more the degree of design intervention the more it would disturb the site. Sign boards comprise of alucobond sheets held within a wooden frame bolted on to steel angle section backing which in turn rests on rectangular hollow steel members. Digital printing of the required information is done on alucobond sheets.
Guest House: under this project, the construction of one guest house has been proposed and Mandir Samittee, Hanol has given land approval NOC (Annexure-8). 13. Layout plan of Hanol Mahasu is given in Figure 3 14. Operation and Maintenance. The Mandir Pujari Samiti and Gram Sabha, Hanol will be the asset owner after the completion of construction of the subproject at Hanol. Gram Sabha and Mandir Pujari Samiti has taken the responsibility of operation and maintenance and provided the O&M statement for the same. (Appendix 4) E. Project period and Implementation Schedule 15. Implementation period for this package is 18 months. The project is expected to start during second quarter of 2014 and likely to be completed up to the end of year 2015.
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Figure 3: Layout of Hanol Mahasu
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III. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 1. Uttarakhand became a separate state carved out of hill districts and sub Himalayan regions of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000 and is the newly formed hill state in the Indian Himalayan Region. The geographical location (28°43' N to 31°27' N and 77°34' E to 81°02' E) resource setting of Uttarakhand is unique and shares its borders with China and Nepal. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region on the north, Nepal on the east and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the South, Haryana to the West and Himachal Pradesh to the North West. There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped into two divisions: Kumaon division and Garhwal division. The Kumaon division includes six districts: (i) Almora, (ii) Bageshwar, (iii) Champawat, (iv) Nainital, (v) Pithoragarh, and (vi) Udham Singh Nagar. The Garhwal division includes seven districts: (i) Dehradun; (ii) Haridwar; (iii) Tehri Garhwal; (iv) Uttarkashi; (v) Chamoli; (vi) Pauri Garhwal (commonly known as Garhwal); and (vii) Rudraprayag.
2. Uttarakhand has a total geographic area of 51,125 km², of which 93% is mountainous and 64% is covered by forest. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely forested. The difference in altitude between the lowest parts and the highest part (snow peaks of Nandadevi) is almost 7,000 meters.
3. The state is the birth place of four major river systems - Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda. The snowcapped mountains; Rolling Meadows, high altitude lakes, dense forests and wetland habitat support a diverse and exotic wild life, birds and plants species in Garhwal and Kumaon, the two regions of Uttarakhand. The source of Yamuna lies in the Yamunotri glacier at a height 6387 m on the South Western slopes of Bhandarpooch peaks which lies in the Mussorie range of the lower Himalayas in the Uttarakashi district, Uttarakhand, North of Haridwar. River Yamuna and some of its tributaries like River Tons pass by monuments and interesting places like Hanol, Lakhamandal, Vyas shikhar, Deoban, Tiger falls etc. which have not yet been publicized. Figure 7 shows the state of Uttarakhand.
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Figure 4: Map showing State of Uttarakhand with Major Rivers
4. The project area Hanol Mahasu Devta Temple is located at the eastern banks of Tons river at Hanol village near Chakrata about 190 km from Dehradun and 156 km from Mussoorie. The historic village of Hanol earlier known as Chakrapur is said to be the place to which the Pandavas had escaped from Lakhshagraha or Lakhamandal on River Yamuna. The village is on the left bank of river Tons. The temple village of Hanol is a sort of pilgrimage place for people living in vast areas in the mountainous parts of Uttarakhand, west of Yamuna River, The transgiri area of Sirmaur district and major part of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Mahasu Devta appears in quadruple form as the four brothers-Bashik, currently believed to be the eldest, and Pabasi the youngest, with Baudha and Chalda mahasu in the middle. Legends say that these four brothers were sent by Lord Shiva to save the ife of the pious Brah i Hu a Bhat’ fro Kir ir, the de o . The Mahasu ar destro ed the entire army of the demon. Another legend says that during the Mahabharat era, King Duryodhana came to Purola after travelling through Kullu and Kashmir. Duryodhana liked Purola so much that he decided to reside there. He prayed to Mahasu Devta for a piece of land. The deity accepted his pleas and made him the king of the area. King Duryodhana made Jakholi his capital village and constructed Mahasu Devta Temple. In medieval time the great Mughal emperor Akbar made frequent visits to the temple. Topography
5. Dehra Dun can be divided into two distinct tracts i.e. the montane tract and the sub- montane tract. The montane tract covers whole Chakrata tehsil of the district and consists entirely of a succession of mountains and gorges and comprises Jaunsar Bhabar. The mountains are very rough with steep slopes. The most important features of the tract is the ridge which separates the drainage area of Tons on the west from that of Yamuna on the
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east. Below the montane tract follows the sub-montane tract, which is the famous Dun valley bounded by Shivalik hills in the south and outer scarp of the Himalayas in the north. Figure5 shows the general topography of Uttarakhand.
Figure 5: Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography Source: Uttarakhand State of the Environment Report (2004)
Climate
6. The Climate of the Dehradun district is generally temperate. It varies greatly from tropical to severe cold depending upon the altitude of the area. The district being hilly, temperature variations due to difference in elevation are considerable. In the hilly regions, the summer is pleasant, but in the Doon, the heat is often intense, although not to such degree as in the plains of the adjoining district. The temperature drops below freezing point not only at high altitude but even at places like Dehradun during the winters, when the higher peaks are also under snow. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 2073.3 mm. Most of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the months from June to September, July and August being rainiest.
7. The climate of Dehradun district varies from Sub-tropical monsoon type (mild Winter, hot summer) to tropical upland type (mild and dry winter, short mild summer). The northern part of the district is perennially under snow cover, here the climate is sub-arctic type as the area is represented by lofty Himalayan Range. Severe winter and comparatively higher rainfall are the characteristic features of the northern part. The district is represented by mainly four seasons viz. the cold winter season, (December to February), the hot weather season (March to May), southwest monsoon season (June to September) followed by post monsoon season (October to November). Rainfall, spatially, is highly variable depending upon the altitude. Larger part of the district is situated on the southern slopes of the outer Himalayas, monsoon currents can penetrate through trenched valleys, the rainfall reaches its maximal in the monsoon season. About 75% of rain occurs in this zone during the monsoon season, June to September. August is the wettest month. Rainfall rapidly decreases after September and it is the minimum in November. About 17% of the annual precipitation occurs in four winter months. The winter precipitation is in association with the passage of the western disturbances and is mostly in the form of snowfall, particularly at higher elevations. The precipitation 23
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during the pre-monsoon month, which is about 7% of the annual total and the post-monsoon months, is frequently associated with thunderstorms. The average annual rainfall is 1095.0, 1552.8, 1631.2, 1917.5, 1948.5, 2092.9 mm at the rain guage stations located at Dharasu, Uttarkashi, Rajgarhi, Jamuna Chetty, Rana and Kharsali, respectively. Geology 8. Doon valley is an inter-montane valley located in the lap of Shivalik Hills. The large part of valley is occupied by a broad synclinal depression. Geologically Doon valley can be divided into three regions of Lesser Himalayas, The Shivalik group and the Doon Gravels. The lesser Himalaya is extended towards the North-Eastern part of the alley to the South Eastern part of the valley. The Shivalik Group consists predominantly of fluvial sequences which were deposited during middle Miocene to late Pliocene period. It is further classified into Lower, Middle and Upper Shivalik. Doon Gravels are the post Shivalik sediments that can be further classified in to Older Doon Gravel, Younger Doon Gravel and Alluvium. Doon gravels originated due to erosion activity by the streams, which eroded the Shivalik formation as well as the pre tertiary rocks and brought them to the synclinal depression.
Geomorphology
9. Doon valley is the largest inter-montane synclinal longitudinal valley in the sub Himalayan region. Many rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, Sitla Rao, Jhakan Rao, Suswa and Asan contributed in the formation of local landforms of the valley. Geomorphologically the landforms in the area are formed due to erosion, deposition and tectonic activity.
Seismicity
10. As per the Data available at National Disaster Management Authority, Govt. Of India, Dehradun District comes under zone IV of Indian seismic zonation map. The Himalayan foothills are witness of many seismic activities. Almost whole Himalaya is considered as seismically potential, as it is shaken by mild to strong earthquake frequently. It has experienced various moderate to major earthquake besides the 1905 Great Kangra earthquake and 1934 Bihar Nepal earthquake. Two recent earthquake that affected the area were 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake (severity 6.6) and 1999 Chamoli earthquake (severity 6.8). Figure 9 shows the Seismic Zonation map of India.
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Figure 6: Seismic Zones of India
Surface Waters
11. The Shivalik (outer and lower ranges of Himalayas) lies at its feet, the outer- scrap of the Himalayas bound it on the north and the scared Ganga and the Yamuna skirt in on the east and the west respectively. The Ganga enters the district in the eastern Doon at Tapoban and meandering south-west goes to Hardwar via Raiwala near Rishikesh. The Yamuna enters the district in Jaunsar and flows southwards for about 32 kms on the south-east border of the district. Besides Ganga and yamuna, the other rivers that flow in the district are Asan, Suswa, Tons, Rispana, Bindal and Amalava.
Ground water
12. In Dehradun valley the shallow as well as the deeper aquifer are with high groundwater potential. The domestic and irrigation needs are met from the deeper aquifer which is under stress. The hydro-chemical studies indicate that the water is potable and maybe safely used for domestic purposes. As per Central Ground Water Board, the groundwater is suitable for domestic and irrigation purposes, in respect of the parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), pH, calcium, magnesium, carbonate and bicarbonate. Groundwater is developed mainly through tube-wells and India mark-II hand pumps. Jal Sansthan, Jal Nigam and Irrigation departments have constructed a number of tube wells in Raipur, Doiwala, Sahaspur and Vikas Nagar blocks to meet the domestic and irrigational requirements. In hilly areas, springs and gadhera’s form the main sources of drinking water. The springs are developed for irrigation purpose also. India mark-II hand pump is common in hilly areas also. The depth of the tube wells, constructed in Doon Valley, range in depth from 50 to 150 m bgl whereas the discharge ranges from 500 to 1500 lpm. Urban water supply is mainly through tube wells. Eighty four tube wells based water supply schemes are in operation in urban area. The rural domestic water supply is through India Mark-II hand pumps, guls, springs and tube wells.
13. The water quality measurements taken from municipal water supply source surrounding the sub project area in Hanol. The ambient water quality measurement carried out on 12.03.2014. (Appendix -10).
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Ambient Air quality 14. The project location, Hanol Mahasu area is far away from urban setup. Therefore chances of ambient air pollution are negligible. Only source of emission is from movement of vehicles, which is also very less. The ambient air measurements carried out on 12.03.2014 reveals that parameters are well below the permissible level. (Appendix-11 )
Ambient Noise Levels
15. Hanol area is much away from urban setup. Therefore background noise level at project location is negligible. Only source of noise is from movement of vehicles, which is also very less. The ambient noise level measurements carried out on 12.03.2014 reveals that parameters are well below the permissible level. (Appendix-12 )
B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity
Forests of Uttarakhand
16. The recorded forest area of Uttarakhand is 34,651 sq k , hich is arou d % of the state’s total geographic area. The forests in the state are spread between a very broad altitudinal range of 300 m and 3,500 m. The eight of the sixteen known forest types in India exist here. These forests have varied vegetation types ranging from tropical deciduous to alpine vegetation. The forests can be broadly categorized into two categories: the hill forests and the lower Shiwalik hill forests, more commonly known as Bhabbar and Terai forests. Of the 34,651 sq km of recorded forest area, 24,643 sq km fall under reserved forests and 9,885 sq km under protected forests. About 24,261 sq km of reserved forest and 99 sq km of protected forest is under the control of the forest department. About 5,000 sq km of protected forest is under civil, soyam, panchayat and private land; this area is accessible to communities dependent on the forests. Apart from the forests there are six national parks and 6 wildlife sanctuaries in the state covering a total forest area of 7,335 sq km.Forest cover map is shown in Figure 7.
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Figure7: Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand Forests in Dehradun 17. Dehradun is distinguished from most other districts in the state by the existence of very large forests chiefly stocked with sal. Forest products play an important role in the economy of the district. Besides, supplying fuel, fodder, bamboos and medicinal herbs, they also yield a variety of products like honey, lac, gum, resin, catechu, wax, horns and hides. The forests account for 1477 sq.kms of area, giving a percentage of43.70 of the total area of the district. Owing to the variation in altitudes and other aspects, the flora of the district varies from tropical to alpine species. Different types of forests and varying species of shrubs, climbing plants and grasses, depending upon the aspect, altitude and soil condition are found in the district. Sal forest and coniferous forests are predominant in the western part of tehsil Dehradun. Chir is the only coniferous species in the old reserved forests of Dehra Don. Besides other associates of chir, a few deodar trees are also seen in the district. Wide ranges of sal forest occur in this part of the tehsil. Sal is the main timber species and is generally pure towards the Shivalik ridges. Mixtures of miscellaneous species are found in the lower parts. In the eastern part of tehsil Dehradun, the flora may be divided into a number of Botanical divisions mentioned below: Moist Shivalik Sal Forests: These forests are found in the Motichur and Thano forest ranges. Low quality of sal is found in these forests. The main associates of sal are bakli and sain. Moist Bhabar Doon Sal Forests: These forests are found in large areas in Thano and Barkot forest ranges. Sal is pure in the over wood and its typical associates are sain and dhauri. The under wood growth includes karaunda and chameli. West gangetic Moist Deciduous Forests: These are found in the Kansro, Barkot, Motichur and Thano forest ranges. These are closed forests 27
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from medium to good height. The main associates of sal are safed siris, jhingan, bohera and dhauri. Dry Shivalik Sal Forests: These forests are found on the higher slopes of Shivaliks. In Chakrata tehsil, they occur near the junction of the Tons and the Yamuna rivers in the neighborhood of Kalsi. Sal is the predominant species mixed with other associates viz.bakli, sain, haldu, jhingan etc. Besides the above many other types of forests occur in small belts in the plain of the district. Vegetation - Flora 18. The vegetation of the area is comprised of many broadleaved and conifer tree species viz., Abiespindrow, Abiesspectabilis, Acer pictum, Aesculusindica, Alnusnepalensis, Betulautilis, Cedrusdeodara, Cupressustorulosa, Juglansregia, Juniperuscommunis, Myricaesculenta, Pinusroxburghii, P. wallichiana, Quercusleucotrichophora, Q. floribunda, Q. semecarpifolia, Rhododendron arboreum, Taxusbaccata, etc., growing between 1200m asl and 3200m asl. Dominating shrubs of the study area are Artemisia roxburghiana, Berberisasiatica, Cotoneaster acuminatus, Ephedra gerardiana, Eupatorium adenophorum, Inulacappa, Juniperuscommunis, Rhododendron anthopogon, Rhododendron lepidotum (in alpine pastures), etc. Fauna 19. Uttarakhand is home for many species of birds, mammals, reptiles as also for the threatened and endemic species. The scientists of Northern Regional Station, Dehradun have compiled a baseline data on the faunal diversity of western Himalaya. An annotated list of 2,248 species of a i als, i cludi g , i erte rates’ species a d 8 erte rate’s species have been reported. Important wild animals in Uttarakhand include tigers, leopards, elephants, musk deers, black bears, sloth bears, and brown bears. No wildlife fauna was reported nearby the project site. 20. Due to the inaccessibility of the region and relatively fewer human habitations, the flora and fauna in the Dehradun district are abundant. The forest cover is in the range of 60 - 80%,, housing a bewildering variety of trees, flowers, wild animals, birds, fish and butterflies. Trees of various kinds are found in different altitudinal ranges, for which they are best adapted. Between 1,000 - 2,000 m., the forest cover is almost exclusively of pine. The pine flowers between February and April, the seeds being shed in October. Pine trees are tapped for resin and their dry leaves used as manure. The biggest pine tree in Asia, with a height of 60.5 m., is found at Khoonigad, en route to Arakot from Mori. 21. Between 2,000 m - 3,000 m. are found forests of deodar, oak and rhododendron. The wood from oak and rhododendron is utilized for agricultural implements while their leaves serve as cattle - fodder. Beyond 3,000 m., forests of spruce, birch and fir are widespread. The bark of the birch tree (bhojpatra) was used in ancient times for recording manuscripts, some of which are still in excellent condition. Between 3,500 m-4,500 m occur the bugyals, with a rich variety of flowering shrubs. 22. The bugyals are especially noted for their wild flowers, which carpet the hill - sides for miles on end. Of these, the most beautiful is the rare blue poppy, of which Frank Smythe had this to say - 'In all my mountain wanderings, I have not seen a more beautiful flower'. Also called 'hemkamal' or snow lotus, its silky - blue petals radiate serenity. Another celebrated blossom is the Brahma kamal, or 'the lotus of Brahma.' Often used for religious observances, this large flower is sweet - smelling and found in the higher reaches beyond 3,000 m. The flowers of the Rhododendron family, red, pink or white, set hillsides ablaze between February and April. Syrup from the flowers is extremely tasty,
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but some varieties are poisonous. Several medicinal herbs and plants are found at higher altitudes and in the valleys. Near Nelang village, extensive tracts of padam can be found. The powdered wood of this shrub is used for 'havan' purposes because of its perfume. In the Dayara range are found atish and guggool, used in medicine manufacture. The crushed leaves of the Chiraita shrub are believed to banish fever in minutes. Another useful plant is the Semru, which exudes a milky substance that produces light when ignited. 23. There is no wildlife sanctuary or any protected area nearby the Hanol Mahasu. C. Economic Resources
Agriculture
24. The principal crops are wheat, paddy, maize, millets and pulses; subsidiary crops are vegetables, such as ladyfinger, cauliflower, tomato, brinjal, cucurbits and fruits. Wheat dominates the production among overall crop pattern.
Industries
25. The main industries of the city are petroleum, food processing, apparel and textile mills, wood and wood products, leather, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastic, electrical machinery as well as computer and light engineering works. There are a total of 15 recognized industrial areas/estates with total number of 541 industrial units. There are a total of 5943 industrial units in Distt. Dehradun out of which 13 are large units 52 are medium units, 77 service industries. Food items, Pharmaceutical products, IT have great potential in the district. State Government has several schemes for the development of these Industries. Essential oil industry has also scope in the district.
Livelihood 26. The hill economy and sustenance systems are typically dependent on primary sector activities, with high number of cultivators in the hill region and small proportion aagricultural laborers in the plain areas. Women dominate as cultivators, especially in the hilly districts in addition to the duty towards animals. Agricultural labor jobs in the hill districts are very minimal and increase in the districts (Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, and Haridwar). The hill district of Pithoragarh also shows significant involvement of women in household industry as compared to other districts largely because of the continuation of the tradition of weaving and wool based activities. Services, trade and commerce also lead in the Terai areas.
D. Social and Cultural Resources Demographic profile 27. Population data of Dehradun district for the year 2001 and 2011 is shown in Table 3 below.
Table 3: Demography of Dehradun District Sl. No. Indicator Figures (as per 2001 Figures (as per 2011 census)* census, provisional)** 1. Total population (Nos.) 1282143 1698560 2. % of Female population 47% 47.41% 3. % of urban population 53% 55.9% 4. Sex-ratio of total population 887 901 29
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Sl. No. Indicator Figures (as per 2001 Figures (as per 2011 census)* census, provisional)** 5. % of scheduled tribes (rural) 7.74% - 6. Total Literacy Ratio (TLR) 78.98% 85.24 7. Male Literacy Ration (MLR) 85.87% 90.32% 8. Female Literacy Ratio (FLR) 71.2% 79.61% 9. Work Participation Rate (WPR) 26.24% - 10. Female WPR 4.07% - 11. % of Main workers 26.25% - 12. % of Workers in agriculture 4.8% - *Source: www.Dehradun.nic.in ** Source: www.census2011.co.in 28. In 2011, Dehradun had population of 1,696,694 of which male and female were 892,199 and 804,495 respectively. In 2001 census, Dehradun had a population of 1,282,143 of which males were 679,583 and remaining 602,560 were females. Dehradun District population constituted 16.82 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Dehradun District was at 15.10 percent of Maharashtra population.
29. There was change of 32.33 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Dehradun District recorded increase of 25.00 percent to its population compared to 1991. The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Dehradun district for 2011 is 549 people per sq. km. In 2001, Dehradun district density was at 415 people per sq. km. Dehradun district administers 3,088 square kilometres of areas. With regards to Sex Ratio in Dehradun, it stood at 902 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 887. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 894 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data. In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Dehradun. There were total 201,652 children under age of 0-6 against 172,486 of 2001 census. Of total 201,652 male and female were 106,746 and 94,906 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 889 compared to 894 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.88 percent of Dehradun District compared to 13.45 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.57 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
30. Village data for the Hanol village is shown in Table 4. Table 4: Hanol Village- Demographic status
Town/ Village name : Hanol
District : Dehradun
Su b district : Tyuni
No. of households : 33
Total population : 180
Population- Male : 92
Population- Female : 88
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Total Worker Population : 59
Literacy rate : 75%
Male Literacy rate : 84.7%
Female Literacy rate : 64.8% Source: http://villages.euttaranchal.com/Dehradun
31. Rural and Urban Population. Uttarakhand is predominantly rural with only 25% urban population, which is mainly concentrated in the three districts of Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar,and Dehradun. Urban population in the plain districts is 39%. Dehradun is the most urbanized district.
32. Tribal Communities. Apart from the mainstream populations, Uttarakhand is the home to the following tribal communities: (i) Van Rajis found in the border area of Pithoragrah, Champavat, and Udham Singh Nagar; (ii) Buxas found in Udham Singh Nagar, Terai of Nainital, Haridwar, Pauri and Dehradun; (iii) Jadh found in Neelang and Jadhang Villages of Uttarkashi;(iv) Bhotia and Marchasfround in the border district of Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh; (v) Tharu found in Udham Singh Nagar; and (vi) Jaunsari found in Chakrata Block and Dehradun. Among these the Van Rajis are among the rare groups in the country, which are threatened with extinction.
33. Culture. Dehradun district is a part of Garhwal region; therefore local culture is dominant in the district. Apart from Garhwali, other languages spoken in the region are Hindi and English. People from different religions stay together in harmony and peace. Owing to improved education system, proper transport and good communication system, development of this region has gained appreciable pace. Dehradun is home for many prominent schools in the country. Blue buses are the main way of transport in the city.
34. Education. Based on 2011 data, Dehradun has 22,379 schools/colleges offering basic/secondary education, 106 degree/post degree colleges, 1 central university, 106 industrial training institutes, and 37 polytechnics.
35. Public Health and Family Welfare. Based on 2010 data, Uttarakhand has 12 district level hospitals, 3 base hospitals, 55 community health centers, 2 women and child welfare centers, 540 Ayurvedic hospitals. There are estimated 8,075 beds in government hospitals.
36. Electricity and Water Supply. The installation capacity for Uttarakhand as of 2010 is 1305.9 megawatts. Population covered by drinking water supply is 62.58 lakh, of which 50.24lakh is fully covered while the remaining 12.34 lakh is partially covered.
37. Transport and Communication. Roads in Dehradun are maintained by Public Works Department, BRTF, local bodies (district panchayats and urban local bodies), and other departments (irrigation, cane development, forest, and others). As of 2010, 745.56 km roads are maintained by district panchayats and 1,928.48 km by urban local bodies. Postal and communication services in Uttarakhand include post offices, telephone exchanges, telegraph offices, public calling offices, landlines, and mobile providers.
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potentialities for tourism development. The state is replete with religious and mythological sites that are a rich legacy of the cultural past. The state has always attracted tourists on pilgrimage; in fact, the land is often referred to as the land of the divine – Dev Bhumi. 39. The pilgrim towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh draw the maximum number of visitors anywhere in the world. Other pilgrim destinations in the state are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Though pilgrimage accounts for the biggest segment, the state is blessed with enormous resources for cultural, adventure, wildlife, nature and leisure tourism, and a wide variety of entertainment and sporting activities, which attracts the domestic as well as foreign tourists. Lakes (tal) are another important and fascinating aspect of Uttarakhand, and the high lakes are a great attraction for trekkers. Nainital district has earned the epithet of being a lake district; these include Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiya and Saattal. However, the most famous lake, Nainital is overwhelmed by problems caused by rapid urbanization around it. Saattal meaning seven lakes is situated just above Dharali, 2 km on the route Gangotari. The trek of about 7 km is rewarding as this group of lakes is situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings.
40. The unplanned growth of places as centers of tourism has had a severe and negative impact on the environment. The inflow of tourists puts tremendous pressure on existing resources and infrastructure. In year 2010, Uttarakhand received as many as 311.08 lakh tourists – about 300% of the population of the state.
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IV.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
1. The assessment for environmental impacts due to the implementation of this project has been carried out for potential impacts during the following 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 and wildlife
Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards etc.
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.
Location Impact:
2. The subproject site is located at Chakrata block of Dehradun and there are no significant ecological resources in the subproject region (protected areas or rare or important species or habitats). Hanol Mahasu temple site is within the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. All project related activities will be planned as per Rules & Regulations of ASI. No significant impacts are anticipated due to project location as the sites involving the project components do not pass through/ near any environmentally sensitive areas.
3. One anticipated locational impact is the lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the improvements and ensure protection of the assets created and the architectural character of the surroundings. In order to overcome this, design should include provisions for ensuring effective maintenance and protection of the assets created so as to ensure the long term sustainability.
A. Land Acquisition and Resettlement
4. The proposed subproject locations are within the government lands. Hanol Mahasu lands have been transferred to Tourism Department. Also NOC was obtained from Temple trust. Transfer order of land for Hanol project to Tourism Department and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Temple trust for the proposed works at Hanol is attached as Appendix 3.
5. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components.
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Design Impacts & Pre Construction Impacts
7. Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include the inadequate drainage provisions, contemporary designs for the traditional and cultural environment etc. These have been addressed through careful selection of materials, so as to not adversely impact the ecological and aesthetic appeal of the surroundings. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site.
8. Anticipated Environmental impacts associated with the Pre-construction phase are: loss of land, properties and livelihood due to acquisition of properties; tree cutting; etc. As the proposed subproject area is owned by the government, there is no land acquisition or resettlement. The design will be in such a way that it will minimize the clearance of trees.
9. Based on the environmental screening of the subproject area, there are no significant adverse environmental impacts during the design and Pre-construction phase. Construction Impacts
10. Majority of the significant impacts will occur during the construction phase and are generic to the construction activities. Key impacts during construction phase are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) quarry/borrow pit operations, (iii) dust generation, air and noise pollution from construction activities, (iv) handling of construction materials at site, (v) disposal of construction waste materials, and (vi) adoption of safety measures during construction.
11. Ground water will not be used for construction purposes and the problem of ground water contamination is not anticipated during the construction phase as there will be proper disposal of the sludge.
12. Generation of dust is anticipated during transportation, excavation and construction activities. Certain volumes of dust and gaseous emissions will also be generated during the construction period from construction machineries like mixers, vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. Pollutants of primary concern at this stage include Respirable and Suspended
Particulate Matter (SPM) and gaseous emissions (NOX, SO2, CO, etc). However, transportation of construction materials will be confined to adequate trips per day depending upon extent of construction activity. Therefore, impact at this stage will be temporary and restricted to the close vicinity of the construction activities only.
13. All vehicles and construction equipment operating for the contractor and the consultant will o tai a d ai tai Pollutio u der Co trol PUC Certificates. To control dust emissions, vehicles deployed for borrow material, sand and aggregate haulage, shall be covered with tarpaulins to be spillage proof. Regular sprinkling of water during excavations, loading, unloading, vehicular movement and raw material transport, provisions shall be made during the construction period.
14. Periodic air quality monitoring to ensure emissions comply with standards will be conducted. The Contractor will submit annual emission monitoring results required by the SPCB as part of the annual consent to operate (CTO) renewal.
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15. During construction phase, some noise will be generated from the various construction activities like equipment and vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. However, transportation of construction materials will be confined to the requirement per day, depending upon extent of construction activity. Further the noise associated with the equipments shall be reduced with the application of the lubricant. The increase in noise levels is expected to be between 5 - 10 %. However, these noise levels will be confined to the work sites only and will be temporary in nature and also short duration as well.
16. The construction activity will be carried out away from environmentally sensitive area. Therefore, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity.
17. Debris/solid waste will be generated due to dismantling of pavement, bituminous road, excavated earth material and waste generated from construction camps if any. Debris/excavated earth material will be reused subject to the approval of the Engineer during the construction. Bituminous material will be disposed off as per established law and at the approved site. Waste generated from the construction camps will be disposed off as per law to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
18. The clean-up and restoration operations are to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. The contractor will clear all temporary structures and dispose of all garbage. All construction zones used/affected by the sub-project ill e left clea a d tid , at the co tractor’s expense as per the satisfaction the Engineer
19. The Contractor is likely to engage local labour for various construction activities. However, in case of engaging migratory labour for the purpose, the contractor has to establish properly designed labour camp with all basic amenities such as potable drinking water supply and sanitation facilities. EMP envisages mitigation measures for likely adverse impacts associated with the labour camps.
20. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase.
21. Most of the predicted impacts are associated with the construction process, and are produced because that process is invasive, involving ground disturbance. However the routine nature of the impacts means that most can be easily mitigated. The project is relatively small in scale and involves straightforward construction and low-maintenance operation, so it is unlikely that there will be major impacts. Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Impacts
22. Impacts on environmental conditions associated with the operation stage of the sub-project components pertain to impacts due to enhanced tourist activities in the Hanol area. The impacts pertaining to regulation of tourist movements, planning of the extent of facilities and amenities in line with the carrying capacity shall enable address of operation stage impacts.
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growth of Uttarakhand with emphasis on promoting commerce and improvement of livelihood of the poor by exploring potential of Tourism sector. The Investment Program envisages improvement of Tourist infrastructure, urban environment and better living conditions in the state, as well as for the increasing number of tourists visiting the State. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a long- term cumulative benefit of the subproject.
24. Though there is no Master Plan prepared for Hanol Mahasu area, but in future problems of congestion, increased pollution, and deterioration of destinations may arise from uncontrolled tourism development. Over commercialization of cultural traditions may even degrade the natural and cultural identity of the sites. There is a need of study on,
Carrying capacity of the specific tourist locations
Infrastructure facility like road, transport, amenities, local accommodation, projected year basis and in relation to projected tourists
There is need of controlled development of hotel and commercial activity nearby the project sites. Enhancement of traffic movement will generate more emission will cause local health problem
Movement of visitors at temple specifically at festive time. System would be controlled as per provision of law and order of the state
25. As the subproject location is away from any environmentally sensitive area, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity.
26. Operation and Maintenance statement from Hanol Mahasu temple trust is attached as Appendix 4.
27. Following Table 5 shows the environmental impacts and mitigation measures to be followed in this project Table 5: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures
Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 1. Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient planning to Permanent Major Design will include provisions for ensuring PIU / DSC assure long term effective maintenance and protection of sustainability of the the assets created so as to ensure the long improvements and ensure term sustainability. protection of the assets Designs will be worked out and created and the implemented in accordance with the architectural/archaeological provisions and will strictly conform to character of the Uttarakhand architecture. surroundings 1.2 Location impacts pertain to Permanent Moderate Location of the subprojects within PIU/DSC siting of facilities and protected areas will be finalized in
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent improvements within the conformity to the provisions in the boundaries of the management plan. Conservation reserve and Siting of the components and planning temple monument complex of construction activities will be worked and other natural / cultural out to avoid sensitive ecological and heritage destinations cultural resource areas. Within radii of 100m and 300m from the protected propert are desig ated as protected area a d co trolled area respectively. No development activity (including building, mining, excavating, lasti g is per itted i the protected area a d de elop e t acti ities likel to damage the protected property are ot per itted i the co trolled area without obtaining necessary permit from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) if the site/remains/ monuments are protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology if these are protected by the State
1.3 Impacts on archaeological Permanent Major An archaeological survey by the PMU/PIU remains, if any, due to siting Department of Archaeology will be carried of project components in out at the proposed site, to confirm non- and around the protected existence of any remains, in the proposed monuments site. In the event of the survey indicating any presence of archaeological remains, an alternative location will be identified in the vicinity, or the design of the proposed facility be modified to ensure no impact on the archaeological remains. Construction and excavation activities in prohibited and protected areas around the Department of Archaeology monument will be undertaken only after obtaining the necessary permits and clearances in accordance with the terms 2. Design and pre-construction Impacts 2.1 Layout of components to Permanent Major The project components siting will avoid PIU / DSC avoid impacts on the impacts on the aesthetics of the project aesthetics of the site site and to ensure minimal impacts.
2.2 Increased storm water Permanent Moderate Design of proposed components will PIU / DSC runoff from alterations of enable efficient drainage of the sites and the site’s atural drai age maintain natural drainage patterns. The patterns due to landscaping, siting of the project components, involving excavation works in the physical construction shall be done to periphery of construction of ensure no disruption of natural drainage parking lots, and addition of patterns or flows into the water body/ paved surfaces. stream/river 2.3 In areas of shallow water Permanent Moderate At locations with shallow water table, the PIU / DSC table, ensure that the septic design of the septic tanks shall be done to tanks developed, do not ensure that there is a difference of at least 37
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent impact the ground water 1.5m between the bottom bed of the quality septic tank and the maximum ground water level, to avoid any contamination of ground water 2.4 Selection of materials and Permanent Moderate Selection of materials and construction PIU / DSC construction technologies, if technologies proposed will strictly conform not carefully chosen, will to the Uttarakhand architecture. Any new adversely impact the landscaping elements will only utilize aesthetic appeal of the native species. destinations 2.5 Socio cultural resources- Permanent Moderate Consult Archaeological Survey of India Ground disturbance can (ASI) or concerned dept. of Uttarakhand uncover and damage Govt. to obtain an expert assessment of archaeological and historical the archaeological potential of the site; remains Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk; Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. 2.6 Integration of energy Permanent Low The detailed designs for the sub-project PIU/DSC efficiency and energy components shall ensure that conservation programs in environmental sustainability principles, design of sub-project including energy efficiency, resource components recycling, waste minimization etc. are integrated, and designs accordingly worked out. 3. Pre-construction activities by contractor 3.1 Construction Camps – Temporary Moderate Siting of the construction camps shall be as Contractor / Location, Selection, Design per the guidelines below and details of DSC and Layout layout to be approved by DSC. Construction camps shall not be proposed within 500m from the nearest settlements to avoid conflicts and stress over the infrastructure facilities with the local community. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from watercourses. Construction camps will be located away from settlements and drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. Construction camps including sanitation facilities must be adequately drained. The Sewage Treatment Process and solid waste treatment for the camp shall be designed, built and operated. 3.2 Defining of Temporary Moderate Construction work area will be demarcated Contractor / construction/work areas on on ground. Free-standing fencing will be DSC ground, for activities within erected in advance of construction works 38
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 100m of the boundaries of to protect the working areas. No storage of the protected areas materials will be allowed within 100 m of the boundaries of such protected/sensitive areas. Planning of works to ensure that no entry shall be allowed by employees/construction/site workers to the protected areas during the construction period 3.3 Circulation plan during Temporary Moderate Prior to commencement of site activities Co ntractor/PIU/ construction in the tourist and mobilization on ground, the DSC destinations Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations. 3.4 Site clearance activities, Temporary Moderate Vegetation (mainly shrub) shall be Contractor / including delineation of removed from construction site before DSC construction areas commencement of construction. All works shall be carried out such that the damage or disruption of flora other than those identified for cutting is the minimum. Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works shall be removed with prior approval from the Environmental Expert of DSC All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures like closure of camp, removal of construction/ demolition waste, complete cleaning of the area, re-plantation in case of tree felling etc. 3.5 Drinking water availability Temporary Moderate Sufficient supply of cold potable water to Contractor / be provided and maintained. If the DSC drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided. 3.6 Waste disposal Permanent Moderate The pre-identified disposal location shall Contractor / be part of Comprehensive Waste Disposal DSC Plan Solid Waste Management Plan to be prepared by the Contractor in consultation and with approval of Environmental Specialist of DSC. The Environmental Specialist of DSC shall
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent approve these disposal sites after conducting a joint inspection on the site with the Contractor. Contractor shall ensure that waste shall not be disposed off near the water course or agricultural land, Orchards and Natural Habitats like Grasslands or forest land. 3.7 Ensure waste management Temporary Moderate DSC to work with local body to design PIU/DSC is addressed in design improved waste management plan for site. 4. Construction Impacts 4.1 Improper stockpiling of Temporary Moderate Due consideration will be given for Contractor / construction materials cause material storage and construction sites DSC impacts starting from such that it does t cause a hi dra ce to obstruction of drainage, tourists movement within the site. disturbance/ safety hazard Stockpiles will be covered to protect from to tourists, etc. dust and erosion. 4.2 Quarry / Borrow pits Permanent Moderate Contractor shall finalize the quarry for Contractor/DSC Operations procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistic arrangements. The Contractor shall obtain materials from quarries only after consent of the Department of Mines and Geology and District Administration Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. Operations to be undertaken by the contractor as per the direction and satisfaction of the Engineer. 4.3 Stockpiling of construction Permanent Moderate Stockpiling of construction materials does Contractor / materials not impact obstruct the drainage and DSC Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion. 4.4 Arrangement for Permanent Moderate The contractor shall use ground/surface Contractor / Construction Water water as a source of water for the DSC construction with the written consent from the concerned Department. To avoid disruption/ disturbance to other water users, the Contractor shall extract water from fixed locations and consult DSC before finalizing the locations. 4.5 Soil and Water Pollution due Temporary Moderate The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning area Contractor / to fuel and lubricants, will be stationed such that water discharge DSC construction waste does not drain into the surface water bodies. Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. 4.6 Water Pollution from Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall take all precautionary Contractor / Construction Wastes measures to prevent entering of DSC 40
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent wastewater into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system during construction. Contractor shall not wash his vehicles in river/stream water resource area for that purpose. 4.7 Generation of Dust Temporary Moderate The contractor will take every precaution Contractor / to reduce the levels of dust at construction DSC site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. Sprinkling of water particularly during dry season. 4.8 Emission from Construction Temporary Moderate The discharge standards promulgated Contractor / Vehicles, Equipment and under the Environmental Protection Act DSC Machinery will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Standard. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements. 4.9 Noise from construction Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall confirm that all Contractor / activities and equipment Construction equipment used in DSC construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers. At the construction sites noisy construction work such as crushing, operation of DG sets, use of high noise generation equipment shall be stopped during the night time between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project will not exceed 75 dB (A). 4.10 Material Handling at Site Temporary Minor Workers employed on mixing cement, lime Contractor / mortars, concrete, stone work etc., will be DSC provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding orks, ill e pro ided ith elder’s protective eye-shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the a ufacturer’s i structio s. The E gi eer ill e gi e at least orki g da ’s otice 41
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent of the proposed use of any chemical. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. 4.11 Disposal of Construction Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall confirm that Safe Contractor / Waste / Debris / Cut disposal of the construction waste will be DSC Material ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 4.12 Safety Measures During Temporary Moderate Per sonal Protective Equipment for workers Contractor / Construction on the project and adequate safety DSC measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from fire, etc. First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. The Contractor will conform to all anti- malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer. 4.13 Clearing of Construction of Temporary Major Contractor to prepare site restoration Contractor / Camps & Restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The DSC plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Co tractor’s e pe se, to the e tire satisfaction of the Engineer 4.14 Risk of archaeological Temporary Moderate Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds Contractor / chance finds in any excavation work; DSC Request PIU/DSC or any authorized person with archaeological field training to observe excavation; Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; and Inform PIU/DSC if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ. 5. O&M Impacts 5.1 Environmental conditions Temporary Moderate The tourism department will undertake Department of seasonal monitoring of air, water, noise Tourism 42
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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent and soil quality through an approved monitoring agency. The parameters to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring as well as the locations to be monitored will be as per the Monitoring Plan prepared. 5.2 Uncontrolled tourism Permanent Significant While the environmental monitoring plan Department of development can cause actions during the operation stage will Tourism congestion, increased result in monitoring of the environmental pollution, deterioration of impacts after project implementation, the destinations. Over Master Plan will include apart from commercialization of provision of development controls and cultural traditions may regulations in the zone, measures for degrade the natural and tourism planning for the key destinations. cultural identity of the site These plans will be implemented to avoid uncontrolled tourism development at these locations. 5.3 Unhygienic condition due to Permanent Moderate The Tourism department/ communities/ Department of poor maintenance of temple trust will carry out maintenance of Tourism sanitation facilities and the toilets, and carry out the regular irregular solid waste collection of wastes, and will also ensure collection that: Sanitation improvements proposed do not result in pollution of groundwater. Sanitary facilities do not interfere with other utilities and block access to buildings, cause nuisance to neighbouring areas. The transfer of waste will also ensure no spillage and all wastes will be transported to a designated solid waste treatment site.
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V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN
A. Institutional Arrangements 1. The institutional arrangements specify the arrangements for the implementation of environmental provisions of the entire project, and include the proposed subproject also.
Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
2. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA). Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) established for each of the three circuits. The proposed sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Dehradun. There is no safeguard specialist position in PIU, i local le el D“C’s “afeguard “pecialist ill super ise da to da EMP i ple e tatio . A Safeguards Specialist (SS) is within the PMU, and SS is responsible for overall management implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. A Forest Conservation Specialist in the PMU and DSC to look the matters of forests in all the projects. Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC)
3. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU and PIUs respectively in project implementation. Within the PMC team an Environment Safeguards Specialist provided overall direction for management of environmental issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team is responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the Environment Assessment Review Framework (EARF) and supervises the implementation of the EMP provisions in the various sub-projects. The PMU, oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, its responsibilities include preparation and updating of IEEs consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India.
4. The DSC Safeguards Specialist support environmental management functions including updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. He/she required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in sub-project IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the Safeguards Specialist of DSC.
5. Towards addressing the environmental issues in the project components during design and implementation, the DSC will include provisions for inputs of an Environmental Specialist. In addition to addressing the issues related to environmental management in the project, the Environmental
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Specialist will play a central role in ensuring capability building on Environmental Management of the PMU/PIU, Contractor and Line Departments.
6. Committee: A sub project Monitoring Committee has been constituted to monitor, supervise and facilitate the execution of works under Yamuna Circuit sub project under the Chairmanship of Distt. Magistrate, Dehradun & including the representatives of ASI & concerned villages to ensure the compliance of laws pertaining to ASI sites (For Hanol Mahasu Temple). Minutes of the meeting of DM is attached as Appendix 5.
B. Environment Management 7. All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BoQ of the project. The scope of works of the contractor towards the implementation of the environmental provisions shall be as follows:
Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and Government of India, during implementation,
Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP),
Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject EMP will be complied with. This shall include methods and schedule of monitoring,
Compliance with all measures required for construction activities in sensitive areas, in line with the regulatory requirements of these protected areas, and the guidelines set forth in the management plans for these areas, and
Compliance of all safety rules and regulations applicable at work, and provision of adequate health and safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities.
8. The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues shall be as outlined in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures. Key clauses are outlined in the following sections.
Quarry and Borrowing
9. The contractor will identify and seek prior approval of the engineer for quarrying and borrowing operations. Quarry and borrowing will be carried only from locations approved by the Pollution Control Board and no new quarries will be opened for the purposes of the project. Any deviation from the provisions will be immediately notified and approval of the engineer is to be sought.
10. The Contractor shall maintain all borrow sites, stockpiles, and spoil disposal areas so as to assure the stability and safety of the works and that any adjacent feature is not endangered, and to
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assure free and efficient natural and artificial drainage, and to prevent erosion. Stockpiling of materials (topsoil, fill material, stone &gravel, aggregates, and other construction materials) shall not be allowed during rainy season unless covered by a suitable material. Storage on private property will be allowed if written permission is obtained from the owner or authorized lessee.
11. Borrow areas and quarries shall be sited, worked, and restored in accordance with the specifications. Spoils shall be disposed of at approved disposal sites prepared, filled, and restored in accordance with the related specification requirements. Debris Disposal
12. Dismantling of existing structures:Stone wall, wooden structures will be dismantled and dispose/ utilize as per design provision. Precautions for protection of Environmental Measures
13. The Contractor shall ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances.
14. Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor shall ensure that no trees or shrubs or other vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of the works. The Contractor shall protect trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
15. In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution.
Noise and Air Pollution
81. Contractor will take all precautions outlined in the EMP to avoid the air and noise pollution. Emissions need to be 'monitored periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and not exceed Indian legal requirements as well as ADB's requirement for conforming with the standards as indicated in the World Bank Group's Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines of 2007'.
139. The Contractor shall monitor all the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.
16. The Contractor shall monitor the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.
17. The Contractor shall reduce the dust emission due to construction activities by regular water sprinkling in the affected areas.
18. All the construction equipments and vehicles shall have Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate to ensure that no air pollution may be caused due to operation of their equipments and vehicles.
19. All the construction equipments and vehicles should remain all time in good conditions up to satisfaction of site engineers.
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20. The Contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and against any liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance created while carrying out the work, and from and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses, whatsoever, in regard or in relation to such liability. Occupational Health and Safety During Construction
21. The Contractor shall, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in the EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working environment, in the work areas, through application of preventive and protective measures consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank and ADB’s E iro e t, Health and Safety Guidelines. The borrower/client will take steps to prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or occurring during the course of work by-
Providing preventive and protective measures, including modification, substitution, or elimination of hazardous conditions or substances;
Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use;
Training workers and providing them with appropriate incentives to use and comply with health and safety procedures and protective equipment;
Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and
Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response arrangements in place.
Provide first aid facilities in all the work sites and workers camp and having qualified first aider to give first aid at the time of any accident.
Contractor should provide safe drinking water, clean eating and resting areas and sufficient amenities at work site and workers camps.
Contractor should have prepared emergency response plan with full details and methods of emergency response during any accident and shall have and display the emergency contract numbers at site.
Contractor should follow all the applicable rules and regulations for workers safety. Post Construction Clearance
22. On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor shall clear away and remove from the sites all constructional plant, surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
23. Construction camp sites and any other sites temporarily occupied during construction shall be cleared as specified in the contract and handed over to the Owner. It will be ensured by the contractor that the site handed over is in line with the conditions of temporary acquisition signed by both parties.
24. Table 6 presents a generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts.
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Table 6: Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts
Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues 1 Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient Design will include provisions Subprojec PIU / DSC PMU planning to assure for ensuring effective t site long term maintenance and protection of sustainability of the the assets created so as to improvements and ensure the long term ensure protection of sustainability. the assets created Designs will be worked out and and the implemented in accordance architectural/archae with the provisions and will ological character of strictly conform to Uttarakhand the surroundings architecture. 2 Design Impacts and Pre-construction Impacts 2.1 Layout of The project components siting Subprojec PIU / DSC PMU components to will avoid impacts on the t site avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site and to aesthetics of the site ensure minimal impacts. 2.2 Slope stability Along areas vulnerable to slope Subprojec PIU / DSC PMU related issues failures and along steep t site stretches, the designs of subproject components will include slope protection measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, paving etc. 2.3 Increased storm Design of proposed Subprojec PIU/DSC PMU water runoff from components will enable t site alterations of the efficient drainage of the sites site’s atural and maintain natural drainage drainage patterns patterns. due to landscaping, excavation works, construction of parking lots, and addition of paved surfaces 2.4 Selection of Selection of materials and Subprojec PIU / DSC PMU materials and construction technologies t site construction proposed will strictly conform technologies, if not to the Uttarakhand carefully chosen, will architecture. Any new adversely impact the landscaping elements will only aesthetic appeal of utilize native species. the destinations 2.5 Socio cultural Consult Archaeological Survey Subprojec PIU / DSC PMU resources- Ground of India (ASI) or concerned dept. t site 48
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues disturbance can of Uttarakhand Govt. to obtain uncover and an expert assessment of the damage archaeological potential of the archaeological and site; historical remains Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk; Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. 2.6 Integration of The detailed designs for the Subprojec PIU/DSC PMU energy efficiency sub-project components shall t site and energy ensure that environmental conservation sustainability principles, programs in design including energy efficiency, of sub-project resource recycling, waste components minimization, etc. 3 Construction Impacts 3.1 Construction Camps Siting of the construction camps Construct Contractor DSC/ PIU - Location, Selection, shall be as per the guidelines ion Design and Layout below and details of layout to camps be approved by DSC. Construction camps shall not be proposed within 500m from the nearest settlements to avoid conflicts and stress over the infrastructure facilities with the local community. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from watercourses. Construction camps will be located away from settlements and drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. Construction camps including sanitation facilities must be adequately drained. The Sewage Treatment Process and solid waste treatment for the camp shall be designed,
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues built and operated. 3.2 Defining of Construction work area will be Subprojec Contractor DSC / PIU/ construction/work demarcated on ground. Free- t site ASI areas on ground, for standing fencing will be erected activities within in advance of construction 100m of the works to protect the working boundaries of the areas. No storage of materials protected areas will be allowed within 100 m of the boundaries of such protected/sensitive areas. Planning of works to ensure that no entry shall be allowed by employees/construction/site workers to the protected areas during the construction period 3.3 Circulation plan Prior to commencement of site Subp rojec Contractor DSC / PIU during construction activities and mobilization on t site in the tourist ground, the Contractor will destinations prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations. 3.4 Site clearance Vegetation shall be removed Subprojec Contractor DSC / PIU activities, including from construction site before t site delineation of commencement of construction areas construction. All works shall be carried out such that the damage or disruption of flora other than those identified for cutting is the minimum. Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works shall be removed with prior approval from the Environmental Expert of DSC
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures. 3.5 Drinking water Sufficient supply of cold potable Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU availability water to be provided and t site maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided. 3.6 Waste disposal The pre-identified disposal Waste Contractor DSC / PIU location shall be part of Disposal Comprehensive Waste Disposal sites Plan Solid Waste Management Plan to be prepared by the Contractor in consultation and with approval of Environmental Specialist of DSC. The Environmental Specialist of DSC shall approve these disposal sites after conducting a joint inspection on the site with the Contractor. Contractor shall ensure that waste shall not be disposed off near the water course or agricultural land, Orchards and Natural Habitats like Grasslands. 3.7 Stockpiling of Due consideration will be given Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU construction for material storage and t site materials construction sites such that it does t cause a hi dra ce to tourists movement within the site. Stockpiling of construction materials does not impact obstruct the drainage and Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion. 3.8 Quarry Operations Contractor shall finalize the Quarry Contractor DSC / PIU quarry for procurement of site construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistic
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues arrangements. The Contractor shall obtain materials from quarries only after consent of the Department of Mines and Geology and District Administration. Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. 3.9 Arrangement for The contractor shall use Subprojec Contractor DSC / PIU Construction Water ground/surface water as a t site source of water for the construction with the written consent from the concerned Department. To avoid disruption/ disturbance to other water users, the Contractor shall extract water from fixed locations and consult DSC before finalizing the locations. 3.10 Soil/land Erosion Slope protection measures will Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU be undertaken as per design to t site control soil erosion. 3.11 Blasting Except as may be provided in Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU the contract or ordered or t site authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the import, handling, transportation, storage and use
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer.
The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations.
Blasting will be carried out during fixed hours (preferably during mid-day), as permitted by the Engineer 3.12 Water Pollution The Contractor shall take all Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU from Construction precautionary measures to t site Wastes prevent entering of wastewater into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system during construction. Contractor shall not wash his vehicles in river/stream water and shall not enter riverbed nearby the water resource area for that purpose. 3.13 Water Pollution The Contractor shall ensure that Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU from Fuel and all construction vehicle parking t site Lubricants locations, fuel/ lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refuelling sites shall be located at least 300 m away from rivers/streams Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refuelling shall be carried out in such a manner that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues contaminate the ground. 3.14 Soil Pollution due to The fuel storage and vehicle Subprojec Contractor DSC / PIU fuel and lubricants, cleaning area will be stationed t site construction waste such that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Soil and pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. 3.15 Generation of dust The contractor will take every Subprojec Contractor DSC /PIU precaution to reduce the levels t site of dust at construction site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. 3.16 Emission from The discharge standards Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction promulgated under the t site Vehicles, Equipment Environmental Protection Act and Machinery will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Standard. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements. 3.17 Noise Pollution The Contractor shall confirm Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU that all Construction equipment t site used in construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all Vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers. At the construction sites noisy construction work such as crushing, operation of DG sets, use of high noise generation equipment shall be stopped during the night time between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project will not exceed 75 dB (A).
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues 3.18 Material Handling at Workers employed on mixing Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU Site cement, lime mortars, concrete t site etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided ith elder’s protecti e e e- shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance ith the a ufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will e gi e at least orki g da ’s notice of the proposed use of any chemical. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. 3.19 Disposal of The Contractor shall confirm Disposal Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction Waste that safe disposal of the site / Debris / Cut construction waste will be Material ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 3.20 Safety Measures Per sonal Protective Equipment Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU During Construction for workers on the project and t site adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from fire, etc.
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. The Contractor will conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer. 3.21 Clearing of Contractor to prepare site Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction of restoration plans for approval t site Camps and by the Engineer. The plan is to Restoration be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean a d tid , at the Co tractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer 3.22 Risk of Strictly follow the protocol for Subprojec Contractor DSC/ PIU archaeological chance finds in any excavation t site chance finds work; Request PIU/DSC or any authorized person with archaeological field training to observe excavation; Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; and Inform PIU/DSC if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ. 4 Operation and Maintenance impacts 4.1 Environmental The periodic monitoring of the Subprojec Pollution Tourism Conditions ambient air quality, noise level, t site Monitoring department water (both ground and surface Agency / PMU water) quality, in the subproject area as suggested in pollution monitoring plan through an approved monitoring agency. 4.2 Uncontrolled Environmental Monitoring Plan Subprojec Tourism PIU/ PMU tourism flow the Tourism Master Plan will be t site department implemented strictly to avoid uncontrolled tourism flow.
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Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues 4.3 Unhygienic Tourism department will carry Subprojec Tourism PIU/ PMU condition due to out maintenance of the toilets, t site department poor maintenance and carry out the regular of sanitation collection and disposal of facilities and wastes to a designated waste irregular solid waste treatment site. collection
C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 25. Environmental monitoring will be done during construction in three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators done by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor; and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues done by the PMU Environmental Specialist. To ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan during construction and operation phase of the sub-project, it is essential that an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be followed as given in Table 7 below. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented.
26. Monitoring is an essential component for sustainability of any developmental project. It is an integral part of any environmental assessment process. The monitoring program consists of performance indicators, reporting formats and necessary budgetary provision. The contractors monitoring methods and parameters should be in accordance with the norms prescribed by the CPCB standards for air and noise.
27. The monitoring will be carried out by the contractor through the approved agency and will be supervised by the Supervision Consultant. The monitoring plan is outlined in Table 7below.
Table7: Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-3 sub project Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility Construction Stage Debris disposal Safe disposal of construction wastes Random checks Contractor Dust No. of tankers for water sprinkling, Timing of Random checks Contractor suppression sprinkling, Location of sprinkling Ambient air RPM, SO2, NOx, CO Six monthly Contractor, to be quality (except monitored through monsoon) for the approved entire Monitoring Agency construction period Ambient noise Equivalent Day & Night Time Noise Levels Six monthly Contractor, to be during monitored through construction approved stage Monitoring Agency Water Quality TDS, TSS, pH, Hardness, BOD, Faecal Coli form Six monthly Contractor, to be Tons River during monitored through construction approved 57
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Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility stage Monitoring Agency Heritage/ Visual Inspection of works at Hanol Mahasu Continuous DSC/ASI/PIU Archaeological Temple Complex Protection Supply of PPE Provision of PPE on site, adequacy of equipment Continuous Contractor Establishing Access to health facilities for the construction Continuous Contractor Medical workers facilities Accident record No. of fatal accidents, No. of injuries, No. of Contractor Continuous disabilities Post Whether temporary locations for workers camp, Contractor construction site office, batching plant and other construction Post construction clearance of site locations are restored to pre-project conditions Operation & Maintenance Stage Water quality All parameters as per CPCB standards Two yearly PMU, Department during operation of Tourism stage Socio economic Income levels, livelihood options especially due to Two yearly PMU, Department monitoring tourism during operation of Tourism & Sub stage project monitoring committee D. Capacity Building Institutional Strengthening
28. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA). Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established in Dehradun for the overall project management. This sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Dehradun. A Safeguards Specialist is proposed within the PMU, and will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation. Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental and resettlement requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub- projects. The Safeguards specialist of the DSC team will be responsible to assist in preparation of IEE and EMP report and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the sub-projects. The PMU will oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India. Training and Capacity Building
29. The Environmental Specialist of the PMC and DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing
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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 programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 8 below. Table 8: Training Modules for Environmental Management Training Programm Form of Duration/ Description Participants Conducting e Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Sensitizatio Introduction to Environment: Basic Concept of Tourism / Workshop ½ Environmental n environment Environmental Forest / Working Specialist of the Workshop Regulations and Statutory requirements as per Roads / Culture Day PMC Government of India and ADB Department Officials, Project Director (PD) and Environmental Specialist (ES) of the PMU/PIU Session I Module I Introduction to Environment: Basic PMU/PIU Lecture 1/4Working Safeguards Conceptof environment (including the ES) Day Specialist of the Safeguards, Regulations and Statutory and Engineering PMC requirements as per Govt of India and ADB staff of the Guidelines on Environmental implementing considerations in planning, design and agencies implementing projects
Module II Environmental components impacted in PMU/PIU Workshop ¼ Safeguards construction and operation stages. Activities (including the ES) Working Specialist of the causing pollution during construction and and Engineering Day PMC operation stages Environmental staff of Tourism Management. dept Environmental Provision sImple mentation Arrangements Methodology of Assessment Good engineering practices to be integrated into contract documents Module III Improved Co-ordination with other PMU/PIU Lecture / 1Working Safeguards Departments: Statutory Permissions – (including the ES) Interactive Day Specialist of the Procedural Requirements Co-operation & and Sessions PMC Engineering staff Coordination with other Departments. of Tourism dept Module IV Environmental considerations in planning, PMU/PIU Lecture / 2 working Safeguards designing and implementing ASI protected (including the ES) Interactive days specialist of the site projects and Engineering Sessions and PMC with staff of site visits support from the Tourism dept Conservation specialist of the 59
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Training Programm Form of Duration/ Description Participants Conducting e Training Location Agency PMC
B. Construction Stage Session II Module V Role during Construction- Engineers and Lecture / ½ Safeguards Roles and Responsibilities of officials / staff of line Interactive Working Specialist of the contractors / consultants towards protection of departments of Sessions Day DSC environment the Implementation Arrangements Monitoring mechanisms Government of Uttarakhand, and PMU/PIU (including the ES) Module VI Monitoring and Reporting System Engineers and Lecture / ½ Safeguards staff of Interactive Working Specialist of the implementing Sessions Day DSC agencies , and PMU/PIU (including the ES) Session III Module VII Skill upgrade on ecotourism and nature guides youth in the Site visits, 5-7 working Tourism Dealing with tourists, Interpretational skills, villages in the interactive days department, and micro-planning, natural resources, management periphery, and sessions Institutes as the of self-help groups, etc. other NGOs in ASI the district Notes: PMU = Project Management Unit; PIU = Project Implementation Unit; PMC = Project Management Consultant; DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant; ES = Environment Specialist; NGO – non-government organization. E. Environmental Budget 30. As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, etc., 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.
31. This is a small construction project and there are no major structures to be constructed therefore it is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. The main EMP cost will arise from monitoring of environmental parameters (air, water and noise).
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equipments 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 below.
33. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are included in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. The summary budget for the environmental management costs for the subproject is presented in Table9 below: Table 9: Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs Sl. No. Particulars Stages Unit Total Rate Cost (INR) Source of fund No. (INR) A. Environmental Monitoring 1 Water quality Construction Per 4x2 8,000 64,000 sample 2 Air quality Construction Per 4x2 9,000 72,000 monitoring sample Contractors cost 3 Noise Levels – Construction Per 10x2 1,000 20000 silence zones location 4 Ambient Air Operation Per 5x2 9,000 90000 Quality Sample 5 Ambient Noise Operation Per 8x2 1,000 16,000 Implementing Quality Sample Agencies cost 6 Water quality Operation Per year 4x2 8,000 64,000 Sub -Total (B) 3,26 ,000 B. Capacity Building (Includes cost estimates for entire sub project area not included in the package costs) 1 Capacity Pre- 8,00,000 7,00,000 PMU/DSC Building Construction & expenses Construction 8 sessions Sub-Total (B) 7,00,000 Total (A+B), INR 10 ,26,000
F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
34. Monitoring and reporting will follow the requirements and structure of the Environmental Management Plan (Tables 7 and 8) and Environmental Monitoring Plan (Table 9) and report comprehensively on the implementation of all mitigation measures stipulated, on the project's conformity with all required clearances and permits, as well as on the implementation of all safeguards related capacity building measures (Table 10). In addition, the adherence to all requirements for institutional arrangements ensuring adequate safeguards expertise, as well as for consulting, information disclosure and grievance redress will be monitored and reported.
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documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with the Project’s risks a d i pacts. Mo itori g a d super isi g of social a d e iro e tal safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system. ADB will monitor projects on an ongoing basis until a project completion report is issued. VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE A. Consultation Process
1. This subproject does not involve any elements, which could have an adverse impact on the community. There is no deprivation of any sort for the residents or displacement of any groups. Particularly, with regard to environmental impacts the subproject can be characterized as innocuous.
2. The process of consultations was taken up as an integral part of the sub-project in accordance with ADB Guidelines and following objectives:
To educate the general public, specially potentially impacted or benefited communities / individuals and stakeholders about the proposed sub project activities;
To familiarize the people with technical and environmental issues of the sub project for better understanding;
To solicit the opinion of the communities / individuals on environmental issues and assess the significance of impacts due to the proposed development;
To foster co-operation among officers of PIU, the community and the stakeholders to achieve a cordial working relationship for smooth implementation of the sub project;
To identify the environmental issues relating to the proposed activity. 3. During the consultations local residents and other stakeholders of subproject area opined that there are limited tourism infrastructures in the region and the tourist inflow is minimal. The subproject implementation will help improvement in infrastructures and publicity about the region. They demanded fast implementation of the subproject.
4. In view of this, the need for holding a public hearing is not perceived at this stage. However i co plia ce ith the ADB’s guideli es, focused pu lic co sultatio s ere u dertake duri g the site visits in the sub project areas. Residents of the area were informed about the proposed sub- project and their views were obtained. During the preparation of DPR and IEE, consultations have been held with the Department of Tourism, Forest Department, ASI, Sarpanch and Panchayat members and villagers of concerned villages and tourists on issues pertaining to the selection of sub- projects and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations (Table given below) provided inputs in identification of the felt needs of the communities, and the relevant stakeholders.
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attached as Appendix 7. Suggestions as given by locals are considered in the design and for framing out mitigation measures.
Table 10: Consultations with Stakeholders S.No. Date Place Consulted Issues Discussed Outcome of discussions officials/Persons 1 03/09/ 13 ASI office, Mr. Bhargava Discussion on Necessary NOC from dept. and Dehradun Drawings of Hanol suggestion from ASI regarding standards need to follow during implementation of the project 2 16/11/13 Hanol Mr. Rajguru Awareness Mr.Rajguru and villagers said that Sharma and regarding project after the local level meeting held in Pradhan ji and components August whole village got the villagers in temple information about the project and its premises components and that was very useful meeting for our village. 3 12/05/13 Hanol Mr. Harish Rajguru Awareness and Problems faced due to absence of and Pradhan ji and extent of knowledge proposed facilities under the villagers in temple about the subproject. Awareness related to the premises subproject project components is essential. 4 24/08/13 Hanol Mr. Roshan Lal and Problems faced due The public facilities should be Villagers to absence of Improved. proposed facilities under the subproject 5 27/10/13 Hanol Villagers, Tehsildar, Problems faced due Enhanced public awareness about the Secy. Temple Trust to absence of sub project proposed facilities and anticipated due to project execution 6 09/12/13 Hanol Tourists, Members Problems faced by Tourism impacts on the sub project Temple Trust tourists and area. Tourists perspectives on the adequacy of project components of sub project and provisions to meet problems faced due to absence of the problems proposed facilities under the subproject. Awareness related to the project components 7 13/03/14 Hanol Youth group Community feed Enhanced public awareness about the members, Temple back on various safety related issues anticipated Committee issued arising during during project execution members, women project construction group members 8 30/03/14 Hanol Villagers Awareness Assessment of any possibility of regarding project environmental issues arising due to components and project construction/ execution environmental issues assessment
B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure Plans for Continued Public Participation
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stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance reddressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject location, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out. Information disclosure
7. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. On demand, any person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director.
8. 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 dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public.
C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 9. The PIU will make the public aware of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms or by e-mail or by phone with any member of the PIU. The E-mail IDs and contact phone number of the PIU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program.
10. The PIU will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days of committee forming. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies.
11. The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected people, if any, will be appropriately informed about the mechanism.
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Figure 8: Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand Note: 1. LGC - NGO, SHG, Line Agency, Representative of Gram Panchayat, Special invitee 2. GRC – PM, CDO, Engineer, DFO, DTO, SDM 3. GRC in Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC) – PMU (APD, SS, CDS, FS), PMC (EE, CDE)
VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The proposed subproject components do not involve any interventions in and around the natural and cultural heritage destinations and have less significant (direct/indirect) environmental impacts. It is expected that the proposed subproject will enhance economic growth and provision of
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livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The proposed Project under the Facility is provided to support the State of Uttarakhand, to enhance and develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.
2. This IEE has identified minor likely impacts on water, air and noise during construction and operation period and has defined mitigation measures. Those mitigation measures will be implemented and monitored during the sub-project execution. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will better the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related and aesthetic quality.
3. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. 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 PMC and DSC Consultants. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.
4. On the basis of the IEE It is expected that the proposed project components have only minor, localized, temporary and less significant environmental impacts. These impacts can be easily mitigated through adequate mitigation measures and regular monitoring during the Design, Construction and Post Construction Phase of the project. Environmental issues of all program components shall be regularly monitored by the PMU/PIU to ensure the environmental sustenance.
5. In conclusion, the sub-project will have overall beneficial impacts after completion in terms of tourism development. Negative impacts on water & air quality, noise levels, and soil during civil works & operation phase will be appropriately monitored and adequately mitigated. This report has not identified any comprehensive, broad, diverse or irreversible adverse impacts caused by the sub project. It is recommended that project can be implemented with proper mitigation measures to protect the environment.
VIII. CONCLUSIONS The proposed Investment Program of Development of tourism infrastructure for Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities at Hanol Mahasu Temple can be done without any major environmental impacts and is beneficial to the society. Project interventions would in fact improve awareness about environmental issues and better environmental management. As per the reconnaissance survey followed by discussion with stakeholders and public no major adverse impacts are anticipated. Further, there are hardly any significant environmental impacts that may arise during construction and operation period, and it will be of short duration and site specific as well. Based o the fi di gs of the IEE, the classificatio of the su project as Categor B is co fir ed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).
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Appendix 1A: No Objection Certificate from ASI
67 NOC from ASI is under progress. ASI was applied for NOC for works under this sub project in Hanol temple Complex, for which field visits were undertaken on 23 – 24th Dec, 2013 (as reflected in letter 1B) and the same has been forwarded to the Competent Authority with recommendation. (letter 1A) Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) - Project-2 Development of Hanol Mahasu- Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit Initial Environment Examination
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Appendix 2: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist
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 the 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/Project Title: India/ IITIDP: Uttarakhand, Development of HanolMahasu Lot 3 – Yamuna Circuit
Sector Division: SAUW (South Asia Urban Development and Water Division)
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks A. Project Sitting Is the project area ……. Densely populated? √ No Heavy with development activities? √ No Adjacent to or within any environmentally √ sensitive areas? Cultural heritage site? √ Hanol Mahasu is historic temple site where work will be taken up for up- gradation of infrastructure facility Protected Area √ Hanol Mahasu Temple is Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. No new construction will be done within 100 m of protected area Wetland √ No Mangrove √ No Estuarine √ No Buffer zone of protected area √ Hanol Mahasu Temple is Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. Construction is
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Special area for protecting biodiversity √ No Bay √ No Ramsar site √ No B. Potential environmental impacts Will the project cause… Impacts on the sustainability of associated √ There will be no direct impacts on sanitation and solid waste disposal systems the sustainability of the systems due and their interactions with other urban to the proposed improvements. services. Deterioration of surrounding environmental √ This is a small project which will conditions due to rapid urban population involve small groups of workers growth, commercial and industrial activity, therefore no significant interference and increased waste generation to the point with existing environmental that both manmade and natural systems are conditions of the area is expected. overloaded and the capacities to manage these systems are overwhelmed? Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. √ Proposed activities new construction loss of wetlands and wild lands, coastal activities are planned outside the zones, watersheds and forests)? boundaries of ASI protected area at Hanol, only some small elements of the project (particularly renovation/ rehabilitation of existing infrastructure) are planned within the 100 m restricted zone as per standards/permission of ASI Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of √ No habitation within project site people Disproportionate impacts on the poor, √ No habitation inside the project site women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable group? Degradation of cultural property, and loss of √ No degradation of historic temple cultural heritage and tourism revenues? expected Occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains √ No such conditions in the proposed and steep hillsides by squatters and low- site income groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries? Water resource problems (e.g. √ No depletion/degradation of available water supply, deterioration for surface and ground water quality, and pollution of receiving waters? Air pollution due to urban emissions? √ During construction phase only dust may arise which should be mitigated through water sprinkling, no other significant emission is expected as no use of heavy equipment is proposed Risks and vulnerabilities related to √ Only physical hazards to workers occupational health and safety due to due to accidents may come across 71
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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks physical, chemical and biological hazards during construction for which safety during project construction and operation? of workers should be taken in priority Road blocking and temporary flooding due to √ Civil works are limited to small areas land excavation during rainy season? and will not involve road blocking. Conduct of construction activities will minimized during monsoon season. Noise and dust from construction activities? √ Anticipated during the construction activities. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides mitigation measures to reduce the impacts. Traffic disturbances due to construction √ There are no significant traffic on material transport and wastes? the approach road Temporary silt runoff due to construction? √ Temporary silt runoff is expected due to construction activities which is required to be mitigated by silt traps Hazards to public health due to ambient, √ No significant ambient, household household and occupational pollution, and occupational pollution is thermal inversion, and smog formation? expected Water depletion and/or degradation? √ Water depletion or degradation is not expected in this project Overpaying of ground water, leading to land √ No excessive use of underground subsidence, lowered ground water table, and water is required which may lead to salinization? depletion of ground water table or salinization Contamination of surface and ground waters √ Waste disposal shall be done in due to improper waste disposal? legitimate manner and will not cause water pollution Pollution of receiving waters resulting in √ Construction activities will not cause amenity losses, fisheries and marine surface water pollution and loss of resource depletion, and health problems fisheries Large population influx during project √ Only small number of workers shall construction and operation that causes execute the construction works, increased burden on social infrastructure therefore no burden on social and services (such as water supply and infrastructure and services is sanitation systems)? expected Social conflicts if workers from other regions √ No social conflicts is expected due or countries are hired? to workers Risks to community health and safety due to √ There is no habitation, therefore no the transport, storage, and use and/or risk to community health and disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel safety is expected and other chemicals during operation and construction? Community safety risks due to both √ Complete safety of visitors accidental and natural hazards, especially movement during construction will where the structural elements or be planned as per EMP components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning? 72
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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks. Is the Project area subject to hazards such √ This is only small construction as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical project which is not expected to lead cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or to such hazards volcanic eruptions and climate changes (see Appendix I)? Could changes in temperature, precipitation, √ This is only small construction or extreme events patterns over the Project project with short duration which is lifespan affect technical or financial not expected to lead to such sustainability (e.g., increased extreme hazards rainfall increases flooding, damaging proposed infrastructure)? Are there any demographic or √ No such problem exist at this site socioeconomic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g., high incidence of marginalized populations, rural- urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)? Could the Project potentially increase the √ No such problem exist at this site climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., by paving vulnerable groundwater recharge areas, or using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?
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Appendix 3: NOC and land transfer from Hanol Mahasu Temple trust
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Appendix 4: Operation & Maintenance Commitment of Hanol Mahasu Devta by Temple Trust
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Appendix 5: Minutes of meeting with District Magistrate Dehradun
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Appendix 7: Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject area
1. Project name: DEVELOPMENT OF YAMUNA CIRCUIT (HANOL)- LOT-3 Consultation - 1 2. Location : HANOL 3. Date: 12/05/13 4. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr. Harish Rajguru Villager Hanol 2 Mr.Pratap Singh Rawat Villager Hanol 3 Mr. Ramesh Villager Hanol 4 Mrs.Bijo Devi Villager Hanol 5 Mrs. Asha Devi Villager Hanol 6. Mr. Chandra Ram Rajguru Member Temple committee Hanol 7. Mr.Ramchandra Joshi Member temple committee Hanol 8. Mr.Pratap Singh Pradha ’s Hus a d Hanol
5. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks 1 Problems faced due to absence of Religious tourist used The public facilities proposed facilities under the to visit the temple. should be Improved. subproject Especially in the time of Mela (Fairs) the numbers of tourist is very high. There is no Dharamshala in the Village for the religious people. No proper public facility. 2 Awareness and extent of knowledge Local people have no Awareness related to about the subproject idea about the sub the project projects components. components is Only 20% have some essential. knowledge. 3 Information on the perceived Basic services and benefits of the subproject in terms improvement of site of economic and environmental increase tourist inflow. enhancement 4 Information on the perceived losses No problem regarding from the proposed subproject traffic air and noise. during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical
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S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks religious sites in the vicinity and religious. 6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI wetland in or adjoining construction Protected. site 7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist development in terms of reduction inflow benefitted the in problems due to lacking in local shopkeepers and tourism development and the temple trust. generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject
Consultation - 2
1. Location : HANOL 2. Date : 24/08/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr.RoshanLal Villager Hanol 2 Mr. Vijay Pal Singh Villager Hanol 3 Mr. Narayan Das Villager Hanol 4 Mrs. Mathura Devi Villager Hanol 5 Mrs.Lalita Devi Villager Hanol 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks 1 Problems faced due to absence of No drainage system. The public facilities proposed facilities under the The stairs going down should be Improved. subproject to the temple is needed to exceed in proper size. 2 Awareness and extent of knowledge They have knowledge about the subproject about the sub project components 3 Information on the perceived After execution of this benefits of the subproject in terms more tourist and of economic and environmental pilgrims will visit. enhancement 4 Information on the perceived losses No problem regarding from the proposed subproject traffic air and noise. during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious sites in the vicinity religious. 6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI wetland in or adjoining construction Protected. site 7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist
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development in terms of reduction inflow benefitted the in problems due to lacking in local shopkeepers and tourism development and the temple trust. generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject
Consultation - 3
1. Location : HANOL 2. Date: 27/10/13 3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr.Natthi Prasad Villager Hanol 2 Mr.Raghuveer Singh Rawat Member Temple trust Hanol 3 Mr. Mohan LalSemwal Secretory temple trust Hanol 4 Mr.JeevansinghTomar Teacher Hanol 5 Mr. K.D. Joshi Tehsildar Hanol 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks 1 Problems faced due to absence of Problem faced due to The public facilities proposed facilities under the absence of Basic should be Improved. subproject facilities (water & sanitation). 2 Awareness and extent of knowledge They have knowledge about the subproject about the sub project components 3 Information on the perceived After execution of this benefits of the subproject in terms more tourist and of economic and environmental pilgrims will visit. enhancement 4 Information on the perceived losses No problem regarding from the proposed subproject traffic air and noise. during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious sites in the vicinity religious. 6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI wetland in or adjoining construction Protected. site 7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist development in terms of reduction inflow benefitted the in problems due to lacking in local shopkeepers and tourism development and the temple trust. generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject
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Consultation – 4 1. Location : HANOL 2. Date and time: 9/12/13 3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr. Anil Sharma Tourist/Businessmen Himanchal 2 Mr.DebendraStreta Tourist Himanchal 3 Mr.Ramesh Tourist Himanchal 4 Mr.Narendra Member Mandir trust Hanol 5. Mrs.Shobha Ram Tourist ChoupalHimanchal 6. Mrs. Maya Tourist Choupal Himachal 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks 1 Problems faced due to absence of During May- July, thousands The public facilities proposed facilities under the of pilgrims visit the temple for should be Improved. subproject pray and faced problems due to absence of basic facilities (water & sanitation) and Dharmshala. 2 Awareness and extent of They have knowledge about knowledge about the subproject the sub project components 3 Information on the perceived After construction of benefits of the subproject in terms Dharamshala, pilgrim can stay of economic and environmental there and more tourist and enhancement pilgrims will visit the temple. 4 Information on the perceived No problem regarding traffic losses from the proposed air and noise. subproject during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious sites in the vicinity religious. 6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI Protected. wetland in or adjoining construction site 7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist inflow development in terms of benefitted the local reduction in problems due to shopkeepers and the temple lacking in tourism development trust. and generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject
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Consultation – 5
1. Location : Public Disclosure, HANOL
2. Date: 13/03/14
3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/desig Address nation
1 Mrs. HimaniShah, CDO, PIU Dehradun Dehradun
2 Mr. Asheesh Sharma, Marketing & Training Dehradun Specialist, PMU, Dehradun
3 Mr. Y.S. Rawat, Sr. Architect, DSC Dehradun Dehradun
4 Ms. Kiranjeet Sandhu, community support, DSC Dehradun
5 List of other Participants Hanol
6 Youth Group members 12 members Hanol
7 Temple committee 2 members Hanol member
Women group members 25 members Hanol
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S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.
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of natural and cultural activities to attract tourist in the region.
The contractor for construction of work should be hired locally. The material which will be used for construction should be purchase from local agencies.
Locally available Labours should be hired at time of construction so that local people get livelihood.
2 Awareness about the Development of the primary vehicular Active involvement of project Components access which is the winding road which subproject Monitoring leads to the big even open space to the committee during eastern side of the temple. This gives the construction for first impression about the site to the monitoring the visitor and hence shall be given construction work importance.
Up -gradation of the village pathway to the temple which is in a dilapidated condition at present.
Construction of improved visitor facilities such as vehicular parking, public toilets and drinking water fountains within the historic temple precinct but outside the temple complex.
Design of appropriate Signage, to attract a d guide a isitor’s e perie ces o his way to the protected monument.
Proposal for a kitchen with cooking and dining facilities for the purpose of carrying out temple related cooking and serving activities Construction of Guest House Pathway to Snan Ghat Pathway to Chhota Mahasu
3 Institutional The need and importance of the self-help If any grievances comes Mechanism and groups in the sub-project area was also during that construction Capacity highlighted. the village level Development& monitoring committee will Training It was told that IDIPT is working in a resolve the matter, if not convergence model for the development resolved, then the issue of the area. The focus is on integrated goes to higher level sustainable tourism development with committees i.e. Project preservation and conservation of natural Implementation Unit, 88
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and cultural Heritage. The area has Project Management Unit pote tial of i creased tourist’s i flo a d etc. it will increase day by day with better accessibility and promotion. With increased tourist inflow, villagers will have opportunities to provide basic visitor/ tourist services as accommodation, food, guide services etc. as well as there will be increased demand for local products, artifacts etc. which will result in enhanced livelihood opportunities for the locals. The importance of training was highlighted and feedback collected with locals regarding local produce, artifacts and interest of the villagers along with interaction on their cultural heritage, legends, dance and music.
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1. Location : HANOL 2. Date : 30/03/14 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/desig Address nation 1 Mr. Ramesh Thapa villager Hanol 2 Mr Harish Rajguru villager Hanol 3 Mr Parbulal Thapa villager Hanol 4 Mr Jaykishna Thapa villager Hanol 5 Mr Bijay Pal Singh Rana villager Hanol 6 Mr Sanjay Burma villager Hanol 7 Mr Navin Burma villager Hanol 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks 1 Problems faced due to absence of No drainage system. The public facilities proposed facilities under the The stairs going down should be Improved. subproject to the temple is needed to exceed in proper size. 2 Lack of major infrastructures like toilet, They have knowledge water, dustbin, open drain, sewerage about the sub project Improvement of basic system, solar light and rest house are components facilities not available. Long back TRH was constructed by GMVN, which is not 89
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working. There is private guest house, capacity 16 packs, which is not sufficient during pick season. On an average 10, 000 tourist per month, but during season time (April to June) 50, 000 per month. It has great potential from tourist of view
3 No Air and Noise pollution in that area. No problem regarding No problem regarding traffic air and noise traffic air and noise 4 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious sites in the vicinity religious. 5 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI wetland in or adjoining construction Protected. site 6 Information on Economic Increase of tourist Economically local development in terms of reduction inflow benefitted the people will be in problems due to lacking in local shopkeepers and benefitted tourism development and the temple trust. generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject
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Appendix 8- NOC for land provided by Mandir Samittee for Guest House
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Appendix 9 - Consultation Photographs
Photo Activity Activity:Hanol Village Locartion
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Over view surrounding
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Interaction with the Villagers
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
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Activity: Interaction with Temple committee Member
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Measuring exiting Road Width
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Temple committee Members
Place:Hanol Temple
Date &Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
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Activity: Villagers of Hanol & Chatra and representatives of Youth group, Temple committee members and Women group members participated in the meeting
Place: Hanol Temple premises
Date &Time: 13.03.2014
Activity: Villagers of Hanol & Chatra and representatives of Youth group, Temple committee members and Women group members participated in the meeting
Place: Hanol Temple premises
Date &Time: 13.03.2014
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Appendix 10: Water Monitoring Test Report, Hanol
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Appendix 11: Air monitoring report, Hanol
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Appendix 12: Noise Monitoring Report, Hanol
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