Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 38411-043 March 2018 Period: July 2016 – December 2016

IND: Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP)- Project 2

Subproject: Aul Embankment Division

Submitted by:

Project Management Unit (OIIAWMIP), Bhubaneswar

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Project Management Unit (OIIAWMIP), Bhubaneswar and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program Consulting Services for “Institutional Strengthening and Project Management”

Department of Water Resources (DoWR) Project Management Unit (PMU) Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Programme (OIIAWMIP) – Project - 2 (ADB Loan No. 3265-IND) SEMI- ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT (Environmental Mitigation Measures Compliance Status & Monitoring of Select Parameters of Civil Works Packages in Project -2 under) Aul Embankment Division

(July 2016 to December 2016)

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CONTENTS

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List of Abbreviations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i to iv

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Project Background 1 1.2 Objective 1 1.3 Project Profile 1 2.0 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS AND EVALUATION 4 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROCEDURE REVIEW 4 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCES 4 4.1. Compliance Status with National / State / Local statutory 5 Authorities 4.2. Compliances Status on EMP Implementation – Aul 8 Embankment Division 4.2.1 Aul Embankment Division 8 4.2.1.1 Environmental Monitoring 9 4.2.1.2 Plantation 12 4.2.1.3 Consultation / Focus Group Discussions 12 4.2.1.4 Grievance Mechanism 14 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 14 6.0 COMPLIANCES STATUS OF PREVIOUS EMR– AUL EMBANKMENT 16 DIVISION 7.0 COMPLIANCES WITH LOAN COVENANTS 16 8.0 CONCLUSIONS 18 List of Tables List of Annexure Photographs

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List of Tables

Table 1 Showing Sub Project wise Status as on 31st Dec 2016 Table 2 Details of CRZ Clearance Table 3 Details of Forest Working Permission Table 4 Details of Tree cutting Table 5 Quarry material Vendors details subproject wise Table 6 Details of Borrow Earth Approvals Subproject wise Table 7 Details of Labour Licences subproject wise Table 8 Details of Insurances Subproject wise Table 9 Compliance Status with EMP for Contract Packages in Aul Embankment Division Table 10 Details of Environmental Monitoring Table 11 Average Noise Level in (dB) in different subprojects Table 12 showing the Status of Plantation in the subprojects Table 13 Compliance Status from the Previous EMR Contract wise – Aul Embankment Division – 2 Saline Embankment sub projects Table 14 Compliances on Loan Covenants

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List of Annexes

Environmental Mitigation Measures Compliances Status & Monitoring of Select Parameters at Subproject Level and By Civil Work Package wise)

Annex. No Details Aul Embankment Division Annex 1 CRZ clearance letter from Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority

Annex 2 Letter to DFO for working permission in Forest Areas

Annex 3a to Letter from Tahasil Office, Mahakalapada of Environmental Clearance for Borrow 3d Earth for 4 patches of private land Annex 4 Compliance Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures adopted by Civil Works Contractors for CW-NCB – AED-03 ( Kharinasi Saline embankment) Annex 5 Compliance Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures adopted by Civil Works Contractors for CW-NCB – AED-06 ( Bank Protection Gualigaon)

Annex 6 Surface Quality Monitoring Report-2016 Kharinasi Village (AED-03) Annex 7 Soil Quality Monitoring Report-2016 Kharinasi Village (AED-03)

Annex 8 Noise Quality Monitoring Report-2016 Kharinasi Village (AED-03)

Annex 9 FGD / Consultation- List of Participants at Kharinasi Village for Kharinasi saline embankment Annex 9a FGD / Consultation- List of Participants at Gualigaon Village for Bank Protection work at Gualigaon

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List of Abbreviations

$ US. Dollar % Percentage ADB Asian Development Bank A.E Assistant Engineer BOQ’s Bill of Quantities C Centigrade CAD Command Area Development CFE Consent for Establishment CFO Consent for Operation CO Community Organisers CTA Component Technical Assistance CW Civil Works DDR Due Diligence Report DEIAA District Environment Impact Assessment Authority D.S.L Dead Storage Level DG Diesel Generator DoWR Department of Water Resources Dy.SIO Deputy Sub project Implementation Officer EARF Environmental Assessment and Review Framework E.E Executive Engineer EMP Environmental Management Plan EMR Environmental Monitoring Report ERM Extension, Renovation and Modernization FB Foot Bridge ha / Ha Hectares HMP Hot Mix plant HR Head Regulator HSD High Speed Diesel IA Implementing Agency IEE Initial Environmental Examination IS Indian Standard ISPM Institutional Strengthening and Project Management ISPMC Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants IWRM Integrated Water Resources Management J.E Junior Engineer KM/ km/ Km Kilo meters Km2 Square Kilometers l Litres LHR Left Head Regulator m Meters M3 Cubic Metre MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility Mg Milli grams MCM Million cubic meters mm Millimetres NCB National Competitive Bidding NGO Non Governmental Organisation NR Not Required NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit NWP National Water Policy OIIAWMIP Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program PD Project Director PIM Participatory Irrigation Management PMU Project Management Unit PP Pani Panchayat PPME Project Planning and Monitoring Evaluation PPSU Pani Panchayat Support Unit PPTA Project Planning and Technical Assistance RD Reduced Distance ROW Right of Way Sec Seconds SIO’s Sub- Project Implementation Officers SST Support Service Team VRB Village Road Bridge WALMI Water and Land Management Institute WMM Wet Mix Macadam WUAs Water Users Association

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PREFACE

This Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR) for the Aul Embankment Division covering four Subprojects (CW-NCB-AED -03, CW-NCB-AED -04, CW-NCB-AED -05 and CW-NCB-AED -06) presents the salient features demonstrating the compliance status of environmental mitigation measures, environmental monitoring of selected parameters for the civil work contractors. It is in compliance with Loan Covenants of Project -2 of the OIIAWMIP for the period July 2016 to end of December 2016. The report has been prepared for the PMU with assistance of CAD-PIM Directorate (O & M Cell) & SIO.

This report represents Compliance with Environmental Safeguard Policy of ADB which includes preparation of Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE) reports -prepared for Project -2, Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMP) preparations and implementation monitoring with periodic monitoring reports. The report preparation, field activities for data acquisition was planned and undertaken by PMU supported by SIO.

This document has been prepared using all available subproject chronological and current data / information, with necessary compilations for presentation; and analysis as deemed practicable to comply with Loan Agreement Schedule 5, Paras 5, 10, 11 and 14 item for the OIIAWMIP project – which requires PMU to submit progress report on the EMP implementation as part of ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement (2009).

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i. “Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program” (OIIAWMIP) is a multitranche financing facility (MFF) project with Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance. Department of Water Resources (DoWR) had completed Project-1 implementation and Project -2 is under progress. Project 2 of the MFF implementation has commenced and will be closed in September 2018. It will modernize irrigation infrastructure of 4 major( Machhagaon, Pattamundai, HLC Range -1 and MCII) and 3 medium( Ramial, Kanjhari and Kansabahal) subprojects and 750 minor lift irrigation (MLI) schemes in selected river basin of Odisha. It will also strengthen 169 WUAs in improved land and water management for increase agricultural production, and restore saline embankments in 12 segments covering about 57 kilometres.

ii. The Executing Agency (EA) is the Department of Water Resources and the Implementing Agency (IA) is Project Management Unit (PMU). PMU / Subproject Implementation Officers (SIOs) undertake civil works through Contractors selected through National Competitive Bidding (NCB).

iii. The “Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP) under Project- 2 includes Irrigation sub-projects and Saline Embankments which are classified as “Category B” according to the Environment Policy (2009) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). An environmental assessment and review framework (EARF) was also prepared to guide the environmental assessment of the subprojects. An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) reports were prepared for the proposed sub-projects. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is part of the IEE. EMP implementation responsibility mostly lies with the Contractors.

iv. Under Project -2, 6 sub-projects out of 7subprojects commenced civil works {three major subprojects (Machhagaon, Pattamundai and HLC Range-1); three medium (Ramial, Kanjhari and Kansabahal)} and 10 saline embankments out of 12 have commenced civil works, the implementation of EMP was Contractors responsibility. EMP is part of for civil work contract packages executed by Contractors, but not the civil works carried out by Pani Panchayat (for irrigation subprojects only). The semi – annual Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR) is prepared for each subproject, the present EMR report pertains to the Aul Embankment Division.

v. Under Aul Embankment Division there are 4 contract packages, out of which only three contract packages has commenced civil works during the period. Contract Package CW-NCB- AED -03 (Restoration of existing Kharinasi saline embankment from RD 00 to 5.654) agreement signed on 21 March 2016; Contract Package CW-NCB-AED -05 (Restoration of existing Garadpur Iswarpur saline embankment from RD 00 to 14.00 km) agreement signed on 22 September 2015 but ADB agreed for not to fund and contract package CW- NCB-AED- 06 ( Restoration of existing bank protection work ( adjacent to Road) from RD 0.240 km to 0.612 km) agreement signed on 27 November 2015. While the Contract package CW- NCB-AED- 04 (Restoration of existing Sunity saline embankment from RD 5.080 km to 9.100km) agreements not done, awaiting for government clearance.

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vi. The objective of this report is to assess:(i) compliances of the project with the requirements of ADB’s environmental safeguards contained in ADB’s Environment Policy, (ii) the status of obtaining statutory clearances by the Contractors as per the national environmental laws, Govt. of India and (iii) status of implementation of mitigating measures suggested in the EMP and difficulties encountered during the stages of implementation. The report findings also assist in formulation of corrective actions by PMU that may improve EMP implementation adjustments and in suggesting mechanism for effective supervision during Project-2 implementation

vii. Monitoring and reporting on EMP issues was going well there was no change in the scope of work from the approved contract package.

viii. During the early stage of the project, the SIO staff and contractor representatives at site were explained by ISPMC, Environment Specialist on the environmental safeguard requirements and the required measures that are needed at site along with necessary on job – training / sub project level trainings (on national environmental law requirements, environmental safeguards requirements of ADB, contractual clauses for EMP implementation. PMU also monitoring overall project progress and evaluating project benefits, social and environmental impacts.

ix. As part of capacity building program few persons (SIO staff and Contractors) were trained in the EMP implementation, environmental safeguards and an environmental Check list was introduced to the Contractors through PMU for effective monitoring.

x. The environmental monitoring report preparation for the implementation period i.e. from July 2016 to end of December 2016 is based on the monthly EMP checklist submitted by Contractors through SIO staff, feedback obtained from SIO staff especially Junior engineers inputs during day to day field activities, random field checking of work sites and verification and validation of information submitted by the Contractors and feedback from villagers through consultations by SIO.

xi. DoWR has obtained necessary statutory clearance i.e. CRZ clearance before starting of the subproject. The Contractors have not established any plants under the projects. Materials are purchased from the vendors.

xii. Overall the EMP implementation was satisfactory in both the contract package except some initial delays in documentation / environmental monitoring and testing.

xiii. As per the environmental assessment and review framework prepared for the project, it states that DoWR wants the surface and ground water quality monitoring to assess the source of impacts of upstream urbanization and industrialization and to check the level of deterioration due to increased application of fertilizers and pesticides. The suggested monitoring parameters to the contractor have a dual objective to generate the data base for water quality of WRD and to assess the impacts of construction by the Contractors by monitoring turbidity. Silt analysis was also incorporated to ensure quality of silt before disposal. The generated environmental data will be utilised for Integrated Water Resource Management Planning. The SIO & Contractors are responsible for the environmental monitoring and the analysis would be carried out by the accredited laboratories.

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xiv. During the period of July to December 2016 there was limited work was in progress However the environmental monitoring i.e. testing of surface water, soil and noise was carried out during the month of November 2016. The surface water quality also shows turbidity levels within the CPCB limits, the total dissolved solids, chlorides, sulphates, magnesium, Chromium and calcium hardness etc are slightly higher than the CPCB limits for drinking water, as the river water not used for drinking also, the reasons could be due to mixing of sea water, natural geological setting in the area and also non-point source of pollution which can be explored and hence no impact of surface water observed due to construction. The soil analysis results shows the soils are acidic in nature and soils presence of Chromium and arsenic in the area. The noise levels for both the subprojects are slightly higher than the residential limits of CPCB; however equipment placed away from habitations and the noise levels are within the prescribed noise levels of three wheels vehicles. xv. Consultations Focus groups discussions were carried out in two villages (Kharinasi and Gualigaon Village) during the month of August to obtain feedback from the villagers for taking opinion on EMP implementation. The Consultation revealed during EMP implementation, the Villagers are satisfied with the implementation of EMP measures in the subproject but in Kharinasi Village they had some suggestions which Executive Engineer is addressing.

xvi. In the subproject, SIO has not received any grievances and no grievances were noted during consultations also.

xvii. A compliance review indicates full compliance with Loan Covenants. Table 13 shows the environmental safeguards assurances and the status of compliances. Conclusions xviii. Overall, EMP implementation is rated “Satisfactory” in both the contract package . Consultations reveal beneficiaries (local communities) are generally happy with the construction program. No adverse environmental impacts were observed and no grievances noted. The subprojects, after restoration of the embankments shall protect the lives, livelihood, property and agriculture of the area and in turn will lead to increased economic benefits in the sub project area. xix. Awareness and Capacity development at PMU/SIOs commenced early in the project and included training on ADB environment policy and its implementation. Orientation programs on Environmental safeguards implementation were conducted during January and February 2016 which involves staff and Contractors of Aul Embankment Division also. Topics included ADB safeguards, environmental laws, contract clauses, and reporting needs xx. EMP implementation timelines have been met in general. However, EMP implementation by contractors is rated Satisfactory in both the contract package, with only minor initial delays noted by some contractors, mainly due to understanding of the guidelines, contractual constraints and experience of contractor’s staff. xxi. Contractor’s responsiveness has increased and aided in EMP successful implementation as a Monthly Environmental Check was introduced to monitor all subprojects.

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xxii. During the period July 2016 to December 2016 due to monsoons limited work was in progress However the Contractors had undertaken testing during November 2016. xxiii. The SIO and Contractors shall adhere to frequency of environmental testing and monitoring i.e. testing of surface water, ground water, soil and noise as per the suggested frequency on a regular basis. xxiv. The SIO had instructed the Contractors to ensure the labour to wear safety gear/equipment regularly. xxv. Integrated Borrow area management approach by SIO’s (borrow area test for soil classification, OMC and MDD tests along with agreement with the landowners, obtaining Environmental Clearance from DEIAA/ DEAC) will ensure easy Contractors compliances and NOC, as a result this will improve the borrow area management. xxvi. The contractor shall ensure that they conduct AIDS awareness periodically in the subproject area xxvii. The EMR data acquisitions may be archived as information and baseline for use in future DOWR environmental program management options and as anticipated policy enforcement changes evolve over time.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Background 1. “Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program” (OIIAWMIP) is a multitranche financing facility (MFF) project with Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance. It aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the existing irrigation schemes in the four northern river basins and a part of Mahanadi delta. This will involve renovating irrigation infrastructure, installing participatory irrigation management (PIM) systems with Pani Panchayats (PP) / water users associations (WUAs), and empowering WUAs as a cohesive platform for irrigation operation and maintenance (O & M) and agriculture development. The OIIAWMIP will also strengthen the institutional basis for PIM and integrated water resource management (IWRM) with management reforms and capacity strengthening of the relevant institutions.

2. Department of Water Resources (DoWR) had completed Project-1 implementation and Project -2 are under progress. Project 2 of the MFF implementation has commenced and will be closed in September 2018. It will modernize irrigation infrastructure of 4 major( Machhagaon, Pattamundai, HLC Range -1 and MCII) and 3 medium( Ramial, Kanjhari and Kansabahal) subprojects and 750 minor lift irrigation (MLI) schemes in selected river basin of Odisha. It will also strengthen 169 WUAs in improved land and water management for increase agricultural production, and restore saline embankments in 12 segments covering about 57 kilometers.

3. The Executing Agency (EA) is the Department of Water Resources and the Implementing Agency (IA) is Project Management Unit (PMU). PMU / SIOs undertake civil works through Contractors selected through National Competitive Bidding (NCB).

4. The “Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP) under Project- 2 includes Irrigation sub-projects and Saline Embankments which are classified as “Category B” according to the Environment Policy (2009) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). An environmental assessment and review framework (EARF) was also prepared to guide the environmental assessment of the subprojects. An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) reports were prepared for the proposed sub-projects. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is part of the IEE. EMP implementation responsibility mostly lies with the Contractors.

1.2 Objective 5. The objective of this report is to assess: (i) compliances of the project with the requirements of ADB’s environmental safeguards contained in ADB’s Environment Policy, (ii) the status of obtaining statutory clearances by the contractor as per the national environmental laws, Govt. of India and (iii) status of implementation of mitigating measures suggested in the EMP and difficulties encountered during the stages of implementation. The report findings also assist in formulation of corrective actions by PMU that may improve EMP implementation adjustments and in suggesting mechanism for effective supervision during Project -2 implementation.

1.3 Project Profile 6. Under Project -2, there are 6 sub-projects out of 7 subprojects commenced civil works {three major subprojects (Machhagaon, Pattamundai and HLC Range-1); three medium (Ramial, Kanjhari

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and Kansabahal)} and 10 saline embankments out of 12 have commenced civil works, the implementation of EMP was Contractors responsibility. EMP is part of for civil work contract packages executed by Contractors, but not the civil works carried out by Pani Panchayat (for Irrigation subprojects).

7. In the present report presents EMP implementation status of Aul Embankment Division covering 4 subprojects / embankments are presented from July 2016 to end of Dec 2016. The Table 1 Shows the project components contract package wise, starting date of implementation, Scheduled date of completion etc., along with physical progress for each contract package of saline embankment under Aul Embankment Division as part of Project -2.

8. Under Aul Embankment Division there are 4 contract packages, out of which only three contract packages have commenced civil works during the period. Contract Package CW-NCB- AED -03 (Restoration of existing Kharinasi saline embankment from RD 00 to 5.654) agreement signed on 21 March 2016; Contract Package CW-NCB-AED -05 (Restoration of existing Garadpur Iswarpur saline embankment from RD 00 to 14.00 km ) agreement signed on 22 September 2015 but ADB agreed for not to fund and contract package CW- NCB-AED- 06( Restoration of existing bank protection work ( adjacent to Road) from RD 0.240 km to 0.612 km) agreement signed on 27 November 2015. While the Contract package CW- NCB-AED- 04 (Restoration of existing Sunity saline embankment from RD 5.080 km to 9.100km) agreements not done, awaiting for government clearance.

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Table 1 Showing Sub Project wise Status as on 30 June 2016

Contract Sub –Project Title/ Components/ Date of Contract Date of Duration Earth Concrete Slope Financial Package Contractor Agreement Commence Completi as per Works Works protecti progress ment date on Contract progress in progress on in % % in works in % Progres s in % Aul Embankment Division CW-NCB- Restoration of existing Kharinasi 21/03/16 21/03/16 20/09/17 18 40 0 0 23 AED -03 Saline Embankment from RD 00 to months 5.654 Km in Mahakalapada block, Kendrapara district. Contractor: M/s. Acharya Associates CW-NCB- Restoration of existing Sunity Agreement ------AED-04 Saline Embankment from RD 5.080 not done Km to 9100M in Mahakalapada block of Kendrapara district Contractor: Nil CW-NCB- Restoration of existing Garadpur Agreement 07/10/15 06/04/17 18 Agreement done on 22/09/15 but ADB AED-05 Iswarpur Saline embankment from done on months decided not to fund for this contract package RD 00 to 14.00 Km in Rajkanika 22/09/15 hence not reported Block, Kendrapara District. ADB not Contractor: M/S.OCC Ltd funding CW-NCB- Restoration to existing bank 27/11/15 27/11/15 26/05/17 18 100 0 100 98 AED-06 protection work (adjacent to Road) months from RD 0.240 Km to 0.612 Km at Gualigaon in Rajkanika block, Kendrapara District. Contractor: M/S. Sarbeswar Sahoo

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2.0 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS AND EVALUATION 9. In Aul Embankment Division covering 4 saline embankments / subproject. Award of three contract packages have already completed by this period, i.e. for CW- NCB – AED-03 agreement signed on 21 March 2016 and work commenced during the same period, while Contract Package CW- NCB – AED-05 though agreement signed on 22 September 2015 but ADB decided not to fund this contract package and Contract Package CW- NCB – AED-06 agreement signed on 27 November 2015 work commenced during this period . Contract Package CW- NCB- AED-04 agreement not signed awaiting for government approval. Implementation of Environmental Management Plans is part of Contractors agreement. Monitoring and reporting on EMP issues was going well there was no change in the scope of work from the approved contract package.

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROCEDURE REVIEW 10. To comply with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) recommendations and Environmental Statutory requirements as per the Initial Environment Examination (IEE) report of the project and loan covenants. PMU, had reviewed the situation of the EMP implementation along with SIO staff of the ongoing contract packages in the subproject and environmental monitoring reports are being prepared as part of Environmental monitoring for the sub–projects under Projects -2 which were under implementation (construction stage) after award of contracts.

11. During the early stages of the project, the SIO staff and contractor representatives at site were explained on the environmental safeguard requirements and the required measures that are needed at site along with necessary on job – training / sub project level trainings (on national environmental law requirements, environmental safeguards requirements of ADB, contractual clauses for EMP implementation. PMU also monitoring overall project progress and evaluating project benefits, social and environmental impacts. As part of capacity building program few persons (SIO staff and Contractors) were trained in the EMP implementation, environmental safeguards and an environmental Check list was introduced to the Contractors through PMU.

12. The environmental monitoring report preparation for the implementation period i.e. from July 2016 to end of Dec 2016 is based on the monthly EMP checklist submitted by Contractors through SIO staff, feedback obtained from SIO staff especially Junior engineers inputs during day to day field activities, random field checking of work sites and verification and validation of information submitted by the Contractors and PP Consultation.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCES 13. The environmental compliances are in accordance with the statutory requirements of National, State level authorities, as per ADB safeguard requirements and EMP requirements which were made part of Contractors agreements. The Status of compliances is described below:

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4.1. Compliance Status with National / State / Local statutory Authorities 14. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) documents have identified the Environmental Regulations and Legislations applicable to the project and the clearances/NOCs to be obtained at various stages of construction. The EMPs detail out the mitigation measures for potential negative impacts.

A. CRZ Clearance

15. The four saline embankments sub projects under Aul Embankment Division are the existing once and these are not under the purview of environmental clearance as per EIA notification 2006. However these embankments are falling under CRZ –III of Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (CRZ) 2011. Hence clearance from Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA) was obtained by Department of Water Resources Table 2.

Table 2 Details of CRZ Clearance Contract Sub –Project Title/ Components/ Details of CRZ clearance Package Contractor Aul Embankment Division Restoration of existing Kharinasi saline CRZ clearance obtained from CW-NCB-AED - embankment Odisha Coastal Zone Management 03 Contractor: Acharya Associates Authority (OCZMA) , Forest & Restoration of existing Sunity saline Environment Dept. Govt. Of Odisha CW-NCB-AED- embankment through letter no. 197/OCZMA 04 Contractor: Nil dated 03/12/2014. Pg-1 of the Restoration of existing Garadpur - letter enclosed as Annexure-1. CW-NCB-AED- Iswarpur saline embankment 05 Contractor: OCC Ltd Restoration of existing bank CW-NCB-AED- protection work at Gualigaon 06 Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo

B. Working Permission from State Forest Department:

7. In these sub-projects, there are no forest lands, except in Kharinasi and Sunity saline embankment the existing right of way or path of these embankments passes through patches of forest lands ( for Kharinasi it has village forest and for Sunity embankment it has village and protected forest). The proposed embankments were constructed prior to 1975. These embankments are already damaged due to very severe cyclone ‘Phailin’ and are proposed to be reconstructed under DoWR, not exceeding the existing floor area of Right of Way (ROW) without involving any additional land. No additional forest land is involved. The three saline embankments (Kharinasi, Garadpur – Iswarpur and bank protection work of Gualigaon) are not falling under Eco – Sensitive Zones but minor part of Sunity embankment falls under Eco- Sensitive zone, though this embankment falls in eco-sensitive area since restoration of embankments are not in purview of Environmental Clearance, it is intimated to the DFO (Table-3) and as well as CRZ clearance had been undertaken.

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Table 3 Details of Working Permission from Forest Department

Contract Package Sub –Project Title/ Components/ Contractor Working permission for Forest Areas Restoration of existing Kharinasi saline E.E has written letter to CW-NCB-AED -03 embankment DFO for Working Contractor: Acharya Associates permission in Forest Restoration of existing Sunity saline Areas Annexure -2 but embankment Follow up with Forest Contractor: Nil Department by CW-NCB-AED-04 Concerned SIO is under progress

Restoration of existing Garadpur - Iswarpur Not Required CW-NCB-AED-05 saline embankment Contractor: OCC Ltd Restoration of existing bank protection work Not Required CW-NCB-AED-06 at Gualigaon Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo

C. Tree Cutting Permission

16. In the IEE document identified there are trees that are present within the existing ROW of embankments out of which some trees might require felling, to the possible extent tree cutting shall be avoided but if any tree needs to be removed shall be done with State Forest Department Permission. The details of tree cutting requirements are provided in Table 4 below:

Table 4 Details of Tree cutting Contract Sub –Project Title / No. of No. of No of Details & Package Contractor trees Trees trees Status of identified identified felled or Forest as Per IEE to be Cut cut Dept. as per site Permissio conditions n Restoration of existing 21 Nil Nil Not Kharinasi saline Required CW-NCB- embankment AED -03 Contractor: Acharya Associates Restoration of existing Nil NIL Nil Not bank protection work at Required CW-NCB- Gualigaon AED-06 Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo

D. Consent From State Pollution Control Boards:

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17. The Contractor doesn’t require any specific environmental clearances from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board since they have not established any crusher/ HMP/ WMM plant etc. The contractors are purchasing the materials (aggregates) from the vendors only details provided in Table 5; they haven’t taken any quarry on lease nor were undertaking any blasting operations.

Table 5 Quarry material details subproject wise Contract Sub –Project Title / Stone products Sand Morrum / other Package Contractor products

Restoration of existing Contractor not Not required Not required Kharinasi saline procured any during this during this CW-NCB- embankment material during period period AED -03 Contractor: Acharya this period Associates Restoration of existing Purchased from Not required Not required bank protection work Vendor* during this during this CW-NCB- at Gualigaon period period AED-06 Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo (Note:*- Vendor details submitted by Contractor, available with SIO)

18. No HSD was stored at the camp; the contractor was purchasing HSD from the vendor only. Vehicle fitness and Pollution under Control certificates were requested for effective implementation of works and vehicles were sent to nearby garages for repair work if required.

E. Environmental Clearance for Borrow Earth

19. The details of borrow earth approvals subproject wise are provided under Table 6 below.

Table 6 Details of Borrow Earth Approvals Subproject wise Contract Sub –Project Title / No. of Details & Status of Package Contractor Borrow Environmental Clearance from earth DEIAA Patches approved by SIO Restoration of existing 4 patches SIO has obtained clearance of 4 CW-NCB- Kharinasi saline embankment Patches of land from Revenue AED -03 Contractor: Acharya Department i.e.from Tahasil Associates Office attachment enclosed as Restoration of existing bank Not required CW-NCB- Annexure-3 protection work at Gualigaon AED-06 Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo

F. Status of Labour Licence

20. The details of Labour licenses subproject wise are provided under Table 7 below.

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Table 7 Details of Labour Licences subproject wise Contract Sub –Project Title / Contractor Labour Licence Obtained Package (Yes / N0)

Restoration of existing Kharinasi saline YES(Provided*) CW-NCB-AED - embankment 03 Contractor: Acharya Associates Restoration of existing bank YES(Provided*) CW-NCB-AED- protection work at Gualigaon 06 Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo (Note: *-Contractors provided details, available with SIO)

G. Details of Insurance

21. The details of insurances undertaken subproject wise is provided in Table 8 below.

Table 8 Details of Insurances Subproject wise Contract Sub –Project Title / All Risk Employee Accident Remarks Package Contractor Insurance Compensation Insurance Obtained Obtained Obtained (Yes / N0) (Yes / N0) (Yes / N0) Restoration of existing YES YES Contractor Kharinasi saline Contractor Contractor CW-NCB-AED Requested embankment Provided -03 Provided Contractor: Acharya Associates Restoration of existing YES YES YES bank protection work Contractor Contractor Contractor CW-NCB-AED- at Gualigaon Provided* Provided* Provided* 06 Contractor: Sarbeswar Sahoo (Note: * - Contractor provided, details available with SIO)

4.2. Compliances Status on EMP Implementation - Aul Embankment Division

4.2.1 Aul Embankment Division 22. The Aul Embankment Division has 4 saline embankments or sub projects. Out of the 4 contract packages by this period three contract packages are under execution by the Contractors. Though three contract packages under implementation the reports presents EMP status of two contract packages only. The status of EMP implementation against different environmental components for each contract package is shown in Annexure 4 to 5. Overall the EMP implementation is rated generally satisfactory with only minor delays (testing of surface water, ground water and silt/ soil) noted by some contractors, mainly due to understanding of the guidelines, contractual constraints and experience of the contractors & SIO staff.

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23. EMP implementation quality in each contract packages is rated on a 3-point scale (i.e. satisfactory, partially satisfactory and unsatisfactory). Ratings are assigned considering the degree of contractors compliance with EMP condition as determined by reports, periodic monitoring by SIO with ISPMC assistance. The definitions adopted for assessment of the EMP implementation quality ratings are: (i) “Satisfactory” (S) - when overall compliant with EMP; “Partially Satisfactory” (PS) mostly compliant with EMP; and “Un-Satisfactory” (NS)– when inadequately compliant with EMP”.

24. The EMP implementation rating is shown in Table 9. EMP implementation out of 2 contract packages, in one contract package it is generally satisfactory and in another one contract packages it is partially satisfactory.

Table 9 Compliance Status with EMP for Contract Packages in Aul Embankment Division

Sl. No Contract Package EMP Rating Observations / Remarks status (Satisfactory/ Partially (Yes/ Satisfactory/ No/ NR) Unsatisfactory) 1 Yes Satisfactory • Overall EMP complied. CW-NCB-AED -03

2 Yes Satisfactory • Overall EMP complied. CW-NCB-AED-06

4.2.1.1 Environmental Monitoring 25. During the design phase sub-project wise IEE’s were prepared incorporating EMP, to make EMP more effective WRD had incorporated Environmental testing and monitoring (Surface water, ground water and silt analysis) as part of environmental budget. As part of technical specification of Contractors BOQ Contractors shall adhere to the mitigation measures as stipulated in the IEE document. As per the environmental assessment and review framework prepared for the project, it states that DoWR wants the surface and ground water quality monitoring to assess the source of impacts of upstream urbanization and industrialization and to check the level of deterioration due to increased application of fertilizers and pesticides. The suggested monitoring parameters to the contractor have a dual objective to generate the data base for water quality of WRD and to assess the impacts of construction by the Contractors by monitoring turbidity. Silt analysis was also incorporated to ensure quality of silt before disposal. The generated environmental data will be utilised for Integrated Water Resource Management Planning. The SIO & contractors are responsible for the environmental monitoring and the analysis would be carried out by the accredited laboratories.

26. The details of provisions under EMP as per IEE is detailed in Table 10 which also provides the number of locations against the proposed is also indicated. The analysis of the data is as follows:

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Table 10 Details of Environmental Monitoring Environmental Suggested Frequency CW-NCB- CW-NCB-AED- Remarks Parameter No. of and period AED-03 06 locations of No. of Locations Monitoring as per IEE monitoring carried out / Remarks as Per IEE Surface water 2 4x2x2 1 0 Ground water 2 4x2x2 0 0 Soil 2 2x2x2 1 0 Noise Monitoring 2 12 X 2 ( only 1 0 during construction period)

4.2.1.1.1 Ground Water Quality Monitoring 27. The project -2 do not have a provision of providing tube wells under the scope of subproject. However the Contractors in both the contract packages didn’t drill any tube well contract packages. Hence no ground water tests reports were produced during this period. If any contractor uses ground water or drills any bore wells the tests results shall be presented in the future environmental monitoring reports.

4.2.1.1.2 Surface Water Quality Monitoring

28. The surface water of river adjacent to embankments were tested from one location for Kharinasi embankment during November 2016 for for Kharinasi work. The details of surface water quality analysis results are provided in Annexure 6 and the hard copies of test results undertaken from a accredited laboratory are available with SIO for reference.

29. The pH of the surface waters was found to be 7.064 which are very much with in permissible limit of 6.5 to 8.5. While the turbidity of the waters obtained as 2 NTU which are slightly higher side permissible limit of drinking water standards of 5 NTU, which shows not much disturbance to water. The waters of Kharinasi shows kerosene odour due to the movement of boats for fishing etc., but not due to our construction.

30. The samples were tested for general parameters like Chlorides, Fluorides, Iron and Nitrates , calcium, chlorides, manganese, copper, fluoride, magnesium etc., were tested, most of the parameters values are within the CPCB permissible limits of drinking water, except chlorides, sulphates, anionic detergents, sulphates, total dissolved solids, total hardness, magnesium harness are slightly higher than the permissible limit of drinking water, as the river water not used for drinking, so impact can be seen. The increased levels of sulphates may be due over use of fertilizers in the areas; however this will be monitored over a period. The heavy metals Chromium was tested and was found to be 1.38 which is much higher than the CPCB acceptable limit of 0.05 mg/ l. No impact observed due to the construction activities in these samples, these values may be due to non point source or due to natural geological settings

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31. The Dissolved Oxygen content is 3.4 compared to the inland surface quality standard IS: 2296-1982 CLASS C i.e. 4 mg/l , BOD content is around 13.85 mg /l as compared to 3 mg/l and Chemical Oxygen Demand was found to be 94.46. The report also shows the presence of Coli forms in the samples.

32. The water quality monitoring report results shows the water quality is better than Class C and Class E waters, so there would not be any impact on water being used for irrigation. The water quality is not impacted, hence no impact from construction observed.

4.2.1.1.3 Soil Quality Monitoring 33. As per the Initial Environment Examination (IEE), in the study area, the soil type here is sandy loam to Alluvial in nature. The costal part of this district comprises of saline soils mostly in Mahakalpada and Rajnagar blocks and part of Pattamundai, Rajkanika, Marshaghai & Aul blocks. The salinity of soil occurs due to littoral deposits of estuarial intrusion of brackish tidal water from sea through creeks. Saline soils are rich in soluble salts of chloride and Sulphate in conjunction with sodium and magnesium. The soils in study area are mainly Clayey, Alluvial and sandy soils.

34. The soils adjacent to the embankment were tested from Kharinasi. The soil was tested during November 2016 for Kharinasi. The tests were conducted at accredited laboratory and the results are presented in the Annexure 7 and tests reports are available with SIO.

35. The pH of the samples for the year 2016 was found to be 2.87 which shows the soils are acidic in nature and electrical conductivity was found to be 2.76 ms/cm. The organic carbon was found to be 0.012 %. The phosphorous content was found to be 1.82 ppm and Potassium content was around 1 ppm. The soils were tested for heavy metals but Chromium and Arsenic is detected and other heavy metals like cadmium & mercury are not detected.

4.2.1.1.4 Noise Quality Monitoring 4.3 The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise in the project area for two subprojects / saline embankments were monitored on a hourly basis for day which are under implementation during April 2016 for Kharinasi and November 2015 for Gualigaon bank.the test result of the above said report were attached in the EMR of June- 2016.However in the subprojects / saline embankments noise level were monitored on a hourly basis for day which are under implementation during November 2016 for Kharinasi. To ascertain the need for mitigative measures to be adopted by Contractors during construction period i.e. Noise emanating from vehicular movements, blowing of horns, and operation of construction equipment like concrete mixer, movement of construction equipments and sound producing instruments etc., were measured day. The noise monitoring reports are enclosed as Annexure 8, and the average noise levels in the different subprojects under Aul Embankment Division are mentioned below in the Table 11

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Table 11 Average Noise Level in (dB) in different subprojects No Subproject Average Noise Level in (dB) during day time 1 CW-NCB-AED -03 59.85 (Restoration of existing Kharinasi saline embankment)

4.4 In general the existing noise levels are slightly higher than CPCB residential category / area limits. However, the present work locations are away from the residential areas where the noise levels get diluted hence no impact of noise anticipated, in addition contractors were also instructed to do maintenance of the vehicle and equipments which will also reduce the noise levels further. So Contractor was instructed to adhere to the ambient air quality standards specified under the rules and shall undertake measures for abatement of noise including use of silencer for the vehicle if necessary and sending equipments for maintenance regularly.

4.4.1.1 Plantation Details

36. The IEE has identified that there are some trees within the existing right of way of the embankments, which might get affected due to construction and also to enhance the aesthetics of the area a provision for plantation has been indicated for each embankment. So a tentative budget allocation was made. The Contractors BOQ doesn’t have a provision for plantation. However at present no trees were cut and no plantation was carried out in the subproject areas, however it has been decided that the DoWR shall request State Forest Department in undertaking plantation where ever surplus ROW is available after completion of civil works.

Table 12 showing the Status of Plantation in the subprojects Name of the Embankment No. of Plants Plantation Remarks proposed in carried out IEE till date Restoration of existing Kharinasi 260 Nil DoWR planning to saline embankment request Forest Dept. for Restoration of existing Sunity 100 Nil plantation after completion of civil works saline embankment Restoration of existing Garadpur - 130 Nil Iswarpur saline embankment Restoration of existing bank Nil Nil protection work at Gualigaon

4.2.1.3 Consultation (Focus Group Discussion) with Villagers 37. The focus group discussion /consultations were conducted in two village (one village for each embankment), for Kharinasi consultation was in Kharinasi village and for bank protection work Gualigaon at Gualigaon village DURING August 2016. however during July to December 2016 limited work was in progress hence the consultation carried during August 2016 is presented in the report.

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Kharinasi Village

38. The FGD/ consultation was in Kharinasi Village, Mahakalapada Block of Kendrapara District. This village is protected by Kharinasi embankment. The Focus Group Discussion/ Consultation was carried out on 26 August 2016 to obtain feedback of villagers on the environmental issues with the help of DowR staff, the list of participants enclosed as Annexure 9,. The villagers expressed happiness over undertaking civil works where their embankments are protecting their villages from saline water

intrusion.

39. The feedback on environmental issues related to construction was taken up. The feedback obtained was good and no environmental issues like dust, irregular borrowing etc in their village. Over all there were no environmental problem associated with the execution of work and the farmers are happy with the work.

Gualigaon Village

40. The second FGD/ consultation was in the Gualigaon Village Rajkanika Block of Kendrapara District. This village is protected by Gualigaon river bank. The Focus Group Discussion/ Consultation was carried out on 4 July 2016 to obtain feedback of villagers on the environmental issues with the help of DowR staff, the list of participants enclosed as Annexure 9a. The villagers expressed happiness over undertaking civil works where their embankments are protecting their

villages during high floods.

41. The feedback on environmental issues related to construction was taken. The feedback obtained was good and no environmental issues like dust, irregular borrowing etc in their village. Over all there were no environmental problem associated with the execution of work and the farmers are happy with the work. However at present the restoration of embankment was taken up from RD 240 m to 612m, but the villagers expressed to undertake even the restoration of embankment from RD00m to 240m and 612 m to 800 in a similar way.

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42. The overall feedback got is that there are no environmental issues which are observed as part of the construction activity.

4.2.1.4 Grievance Mechanism

43. The subproject is part of Project -2 of investment program (OIIAWMIP) which has established a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). In addition, there is an arrangement at the district level which provides a grievance mechanism whereby a grievance cell was located at the Collector’s office. The subproject, SIO has not received any grievances and no grievances were noted during consultations (details of consultations provided in section 4.2.1.3).

5.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 44. The following are the key agencies involved in the implementation of the EMP:

45. DoWR is the Executing Agency for OIIAWMIP. A Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established within the CAD&PIM Directorate with a Project Director of the rank of Chief Engineer operating under the overall guidance of Special Secretary cum Director CAD - PIM with the overall responsibility of program implementation. Chief Engineer cum Project Director, PMU will exercise the powers vested by the OPWD code for execution of all civil works.

46. At the field level Sub-project Implementation Offices (SIO) have been formed to implement the program. For Major irrigation sub-projects the concerned Superintending Engineer is the Sub- project manager and the concerned Executive Engineer is the Sub-project manager for Medium irrigation Sub-projects. The Sub-Project Manager, who is a Superintending Engineer (SE) for major irrigation systems and an EE for medium schemes, will manage the Technical Cell as well as monitor and guide the CAD and PP Support Cells for effective integration and coordination of the sub-project activities, under the support and guidance of PMU, EIC (P&D), and ISPM Consultants provided through regular PMU-SIO meetings.

47. DoWR for effective implementation of Project-2 sub-projects under OIIAWMIP has created one Circle, four Divisions, 12 Sub-Divisions under the Chief Engineer – cum – Project Director, PMU.

Circle: One Superintending Engineer S.E is in charge of circle office. He will be responsible for the managing the Technical Cell as well as monitor and guide the CAD and PP Support Cells for effective integration and coordination of the sub-project activities.

Division: Under each division one Executive Engineer (E.E) is in charge of the division for, processing tender and bid documents executing the works, check measurement etc. He will ensure the quality of the ongoing works etc.

Sub-Division: Under each sub-division Assistant Engineer / Asst. Executive Engineer is in charge of the sub-division office. He will be supported by field functionaries like Junior Engineer and other field staffs for execution, check measurement, monitoring the works and ensuring the quality of the work.

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48. The Junior Engineer at the field level is responsible for day to day environmental monitoring and the overall supervision and responsibility of EMP implementation will be with the concerned SIO ( S.E for Major sub project and E.E for medium sub project / saline embankment).

Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants (ISPMC)

49. The ISPMC had an Environment Specialist, Resettlement Specialist and Indigenous group Specialist who were supporting the PMU in advising and monitoring the EMP measures with help of SIO Staff and WUAs. The ISPMC also assisted in reviewing all the contractors’ monthly environmental reports submitted by Contractors through SIO in consultation with PMU. They assisted the PMU in preparing environmental monitoring reports and other reports like preparation of IEEs, RP and social assessment reports.

Responsible for carrying out monitoring measures

50. As per the “ Environmental Assessment and Review Frame work (EARF) prepared for the project it states that “PMU will be responsible to undertake (i) environmental screening at subproject identification stage; (ii) preparation of IEEs/EIAs at subproject appraisal stage; and (iii) environmental management and mitigation during subproject implementation and operational stage. At appraisal, IEEs /EIAs will be done with the engagement of consulting firms who would be guided by the project environmental specialist.

51. Environmental management and mitigation will be undertaken by the construction contractors during construction phase under the supervision of the designated staff in the subproject management offices (SIOs) and monitored by PMU environmental cell. The consultants mobilized for institutional strengthening and project management will also be entrusted to provide necessary capacity development of the DOWR engineers and SIO S.E for major sub project and E.E for medium subproject) in terms of environmental planning and management”.

52. . The PMU / SIO of DoWR assisted by the WUAs, and the Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants (ISPMC) will be guiding the implementation of the EMP. The field level Junior Engineer shall be made responsible for the monitoring the EMP activities of the Contractors. The SIO (S.E for major sub project and E.E for medium subproject). The field level Junior Engineer shall be made responsible for monitoring the EMP activities of the Contractors on a day to day basis. The SIO staff with the help of ISPMC, Environment Specialist will monitor the EMP implementation of the Contractor.

53. While the implementation of sub-minors shall be on WUAs and monitored by SIO. Pani Panchayat Support Unit (PPSU) is the state level apex agency who is responsible for strengthening the PP activities. PPSU - Environmental Monitoring Specialist be made responsible for the monitoring of WUAs along with SIO staff and these will work under the overall guidance of ISPMC.

54. The Environmental Framework prepared for the Project -2 states “Environmental management and mitigation will be undertaken by the construction contractors during construction phase. The PMU and SIOs as well as contractors were guided by the ISPMC

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Environmental Specialist in implementation of the EMPs and associated monitoring and reporting activities.

55. Systematic monitoring of the EMP was facilitated by a check list developed specifically for SIO- J.Es and contractors. The format was part of the IEE report and subsequently during January & February 2016 orientation programs the format was explained.

56. The SIO staff and contractors representatives at site were explained on the environmental aspects and the required safeguards measures that are needed at site along with necessary on job – training / sub project level trainings (on national environmental law requirements, environmental safeguards requirements of ADB, contractual clauses for EMP implementation).

Capacity Building

57. During January 2016 and February 2016 Capacity building on EMP implementation was carried out by PMU with the help of ISPMC Consultants. So far 88 persons (Senior DoWR staff, SIO staff and Contractors also) were trained (which includes staff and Contractors from two Subprojects/ saline embankment in Aul Embankment Division also) SIO staff and Contractor representatives in the EMP implementation and as a result Contractor compliances had improved to a greater extent.

6.0 COMPLIANCES STATUS OF PREVIOUS EMP REPORT - SUB PROJECT WISE 58. For the Aul Embankment Division i.e. two saline embankment subprojects contract package wise status of compliances with reference to the previous Environmental Monitoring Report (EMR) is stated in Table 12. As this is the first Environmental Monitoring Report for the subprojects so there are no previous compliances reported pending.

Table 13 Compliance Status from the Previous EMR Contract wise – Aul Embankment Division – 2 Saline Embankments / sub projects S.No Contract Package Issue from the Previous Actions Taken by SIO Environmental Monitoring Report staff • SIO has written letter for • Complied i.e. environmental clearance of obtained borrow earth clearance from Revenue Departement

• Contractor was requested by • Complied SIO for Employee i.e. has obtained 1 CW-NCB-AED -03 compensation insurance employee compensation insurance by this period

• SIO has • Contractor was requested by instructed SIO for Accident insurance Contractor

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S.No Contract Package Issue from the Previous Actions Taken by SIO Environmental Monitoring Report staff for early compliance

• Complied • Environmental testing & Monitoring

2 CW-NCB-AED-06 • Nil • Nil

7.0 COMPLIANCES WITH LOAN COVENANTS 59. OIIAWMIP Project -2 loan agreement Schedules 5 stipulates certain condition for safeguarding “Environment” which includes safeguards related provisions in bidding documents and works contracts and Safeguards monitoring and reporting requirements. A compliance review indicates full compliance with Loan Covenants. Table 13 shows the environmental safeguards assurances and the status of compliances.

Table 14 Compliances on Loan Covenants S.No Loan Covenants Status Environment 5 The Borrower shall ensure or cause the State to ensure that the preparation , design, construction, implementation, operation, and decommissioning of the project, each subproject and all Project facilities comply with a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower and Complied the State relating to environment, health and safety b) the Environmental Safeguards Complied c) the EARF Compiled d) all measures and requirements set forth in the Complied respective IEE and EMP and any corrective or preventive actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Safeguards – Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works Contracts

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10 The Borrower shall ensure or cause the State to ensure, that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require Contractors to : a) comply with the measures and requirements relevant Complied to the contractor set forth in the IEE/ EIA, the EMP, the RP and the IPP( to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventive actions set out in a Safeguards Monitoring Report; b) make available budget for all such environmental and Complied social measures; c) Provide the State with a written notice of any No Change in the situation as unanticipated environmental, resettlement or reported in IEE & EMP indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, the RP or the IPP d) Adequately record the conditions of roads, agricultural Complied land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and e) Fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure , and Complied – SIO ensuring agricultural land to at least their pre –project Contractors do regular conditions upon the completion of construction maintenance of roads as required Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting 11. The Borrower shall, or cause the State to, do the following: a) submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to Complied ADB and disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission b) If any unanticipated environmental and / or social risks No unanticipated impacts noticed and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, the RP or the IPP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and c) report any actual or potential breach of compliance No breach of conditions with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, the RP or the IPP promptly after becoming aware of the breach Labour Standards 14 The Borrower and State shall ensure that Works Complied Contracts under the Project follow all applicable labour laws of the Borrower and the State and that these further include provisions to the effect that Contractors:

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a) carryout HIV/ AIDS awareness programs for labour and Complied – AIDS awareness at disseminate information at worksites on risks of PMU level conducted during 18 sexually transmitted diseases and HIV / AIDS as part of June 2016 and collaboration with health and safety measures for those employed during Odisha AIDS Control Society construction; and undertaken and subproject level AIDS campaign for labours shall be conducted by Contractor during next season b) follow and implement all statutory provisions on labour Complied ( including not employing or suing children as labour, equal pay for equal work), health, safety, welfare, sanitation, and working conditions. Such contracts shall also include clauses for termination in case of any breach of the state provisions by the Contractors

8.0 CONCLUSIONS 60. Overall, EMP implementation is rated “Satisfactory” in both the contract package. Consultations reveal beneficiaries (local communities) are generally happy with the construction program. No adverse environmental impacts were observed and no grievances noted. The subprojects, after restoration of the embankments shall protect the lives, livelihood, property and agriculture of the area and in turn will lead to increased economic benefits in the sub project area.

61. Awareness and Capacity development at PMU/SIOs commenced early in the project and included training on ADB environment policy and its implementation. Orientation programs on Environmental safeguards implementation were conducted during January and February 2016 which involves staff and Contractors of Aul Embankment Division also. Topics included ADB safeguards, environmental laws, contract clauses, and reporting needs

62. EMP implementation timelines have been met in general. However, EMP implementation by contractors is satisfactory in both the contract package with only minor initial delays noted by some contractors, mainly due to understanding of the guidelines, contractual constraints and experience of contractor’s staff.

63. Contractor’s responsiveness has increased and aided in EMP successful implementation as a Monthly Environmental Check was introduced to monitor all subprojects.

64. During the period July 2016 to December 2016 due to monsoons limited work was in progress however as the Contractors had undertaken testing during November 2016. SIO has also instructed the contractor to continue the frequency of testing as per IEE.

65. The SIO and Contractors shall adhere to frequency of environmental testing and monitoring i.e. testing of surface water, ground water, soil and noise as per the suggested frequency on a regular basis.

66. Contractors provided safety gear/equipment regularly and also encouraged labour for using on a regular basis.

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67. Integrated Borrow area management approach by SIO’s (borrow area test for soil classification, OMC and MDD tests along with agreement with the landowners, obtaining Environmental Clearance from DEIAA/ DEAC) will ensure easy Contractors compliances and NOC, as a result this will improve the borrow area management.

68. The contractor shall ensure that they conduct AIDS awareness periodically in the subproject area

69. The EMR data acquisitions may be archived as information and baseline for use in future DOWR environmental program management options and as anticipated policy enforcement changes evolve over time.

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ANNEXURES

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Annexure 1: CRZ Clearance Letter from Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority

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Annexure 2: Letter to DFO for Working Permission in Forest Areas

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Annexure 3a: Letter for clearance of extraction of Borrow earth from Tahasil Office

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Annexure 3b: Letter for clearance of extraction of Borrow earth from Tahasil Office

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Annexure 3c: Letter for clearance of extraction of Borrow earth from Tahasil Office

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Annexure 3d: Letter for clearance of extraction of Borrow earth from Tahasil Office

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Annexure 4

Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures adopted by Contractor for CW-NCB-AED-03 Name of the Sub-project : Restoration of existing Kharinasi Saline Embankment from RD 00 to 5.654 Km in Mahakalapada block, Kendrapara district. Name of the Contract Package : CW-NCB- AED-03 Implementation Period : July 2016 to end of Dec 2016 Physical Works Progress : Earth Work: 40% Concrete work: 0 % and Slope protection works: 0% Physical works carried out during the period:

Compliances S. Environmental by the Status on Mitigation measures by the Contractor No. Components / Issues Contractor No / Yes NR 1 Camp Yes • Temporary Transit Labour Camps established in rented accommodation at Kharinasi village used for accommodation of supervisory staff and drivers. • Only skilled labour involved who are staying in the Camp. • Due to monsoon Only limited earth work was in progress during this period in the month of November & December 2016 • Also local labour from adjoining villages of Kharinasi were working who doesn’t stay in camp • No grievances observed as per SIO 2 Borrow Areas Yes • Earth procurement is the responsibility of Contractor. He has procuring earth from private land and necessary royalty being deducted by the SIO staff. ( for Earth work : 85468.97 cum of Royality has been deducted till 31st December 2016 ) • Borrowing earth was as per the land owner’s convenience either by digging a pond, No-objection letters were collected from four landowners Kharinasi village available with SIO. • As per SIO there are no grievance noticed 3 Transporting Yes • The contractor has avoided the agricultural land Construction Materials for transportation of materials the contractor and Haul Road used existing village roads as temporary roads Management and there are no damages as per SIO staff. 4 Quarries Yes • The contractor has not operated any quarry of his own under the project. (Sand and stone metal from quarry) • Contractor has not procured any sand nor stone products so far however has SIO requested Contractor to procure material from approved vendors only. 5 Soil Erosion & Siltation Yes • The Construction activity was restricted to non- monsoon period only i.e it was limited to the month

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Compliances S. Environmental by the Status on Mitigation measures by the Contractor No. Components / Issues Contractor No / Yes NR of November & December 2016. • Due to rain in the month of end of June 2016 contractor couldn’t take up work and also rolling on the embankment.The weork is re-started in the month of November 2016 and compaction has been done prior to execution of the work. • RD 3.100 km due to low lying area a small breach had occurred, SIO has rectified it. as the embankment is adjacent to river no impact at present 6 Disposal of Silt, Yes • No dismantling was undertaken dismantle materials, debris and equipment 7 Impact on land use Yes • Most of the material was stored along the sides of pattern of the area the embankment not in any nearby agricultural lands hence there is no change in land use as per SIO staff. 8 Blockage of natural Yes • Most of the material was stored along the sides of drainage patterns the embankment not in any nearby agricultural lands hence there is no change in land use as per SIO staff. 9 Temporary closure of Yes • No natural drainage was blocked. irrigation schemes 10 Work Sites & protection Yes • The villagers were informed construction works and of public and workers the consultation carried out is presented in the below health and safety and sections. appointment of Safety • During this period limited earth work has been Officer executed. Contractor had provided necessary protective gears like helmets, hand gloves and boots to the labourers during construction period & also had encouraged labour to use it. However. there is scope for improvement 11 Environmental Testing Yes • SIO had carried out Environmental testing ( Surface and Monitoring ( water : 1 location, , Noise – 1 location and Soil -1 Ground/ Surface Water, location were tested during November 2016 and Silt and Soil) the report has been attached in the Annexure.. However, • The SIO and Contractor were requested to continue environmental monitoring as per the suggested frequency 12 Dust generation Yes • The embankments are away from the habitations. However the Contractor had made dust suppression measures such as sprinkling of water wherever necessary. 13 Noise from Vehicles, Yes • The camp site and equipment sites were located Plants and Equipments away from the habitations. • Average noise levels recorded is 59.85 dBA during day time decibels, which slightly exceed the CPCB residential standards. However, Contractor was requested to undertake proper maintenance of the

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Compliances S. Environmental by the Status on Mitigation measures by the Contractor No. Components / Issues Contractor No / Yes NR Construction equipment to reduce the noise levels. • The contractor had maintained the vehicles properly by sending it to regular maintenance. 14 Water Pollution from Yes • River water testing undertaken during work period Fuel and Lubricants the results reveals no impact on waters • The contractor had taken adequate care. He was sending vehicles for the repair to the nearby mechanics. If any minor repairs he has to do, he has ensured the area doesn’t contaminate. 15 Contamination of soil by Yes • The contractor had taken adequate care. He was fuel and lubricants sending vehicles for the repair to the nearby mechanics. If any minor repairs he has to do, he has ensured the area doesn’t contaminate. 16 Interference with Yes • The contractor had made proper safety arrangements existing road network with the local available materials etc., and as well as and traffic, blockage of informing the community, time to time, wherever access ways. Restriction necessary. on movements of communities 17 Emission from Yes • Necessary regular and routine maintenance practices Construction Vehicles, were undertaken for equipments as per the vendor’s Equipment and manuals. Machineries • The contractor had maintained the vehicles properly by sending it to regular maintenance. 18 Flora and Fauna Yes • No trees were removed from the subproject Protection, tree cutting if • Construction workers were not damaging any flora any, including or fauna during their work and most of the labour impairment of fisheries/ were not staying near the work site. They are from aquatic ecology & other the adjoining villages who work and go. beneficial uses • The SIO has requested contractor to install sign boards / Display boards like no bird hunting, no tree cutting , grievance redressal number etc at the earliest. 19 Impact from other NR • The environmental pollution like dust emissions, and Projects in the area improper borrowing of the earth are also noticed in the environs of the project because of other ongoing project woks like construction of road works; these are also contributing to the change in environmental conditions of the environs of this project.

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Annexure 5

Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures adopted by Contractor for CW-NCB-AED -06 Name of the Sub-project : Restoration to existing bank protection work (adjacent to Road) from RD 0.240 Km to 0.612 Km at Gualigaon in Rajkanika block Name of the Contract Package : CW-NCB- AED-06 Implementation Period : July 2016 to end of Dec 2016 Physical Works Progress : Earth Work: 100 % ; Concrete work: 0% and Slope protection /Stone Pitching works: 100%

Physical works carried out during the period: 100 % Environmental Compliances S. Components / by the Status on Mitigation measures by the Contractor No. Issues Contractor No / Yes NR 1 Camp Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this period as work has already completed.

2 Borrow Areas Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this period as work has already completed

3 Transporting Yes . • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this Construction period as work has already completed Materials and Haul Road Management 4 Quarries Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this period as work has already completed (Sand and stone metal from quarry) 5 Soil Erosion & Yes Contractor has not commenced civil works during this Siltation period as work has already completed 6 Disposal of Silt, Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this dismantle period as work has already completed materials, debris and equipment 7 Impact on land use Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this pattern of the area period as work has already completed 8 Blockage of natural Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this period as work has already completed Environmental Monitoring Report – Aul Embankment Division August 2017 32

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Environmental Compliances S. Components / by the Status on Mitigation measures by the Contractor No. Issues Contractor No / Yes NR drainage patterns 9 Temporary closure Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this of irrigation period as work has already completed schemes

10 Work Sites & Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this protection of public period as work has already completed and workers health and safety and appointment of Safety Officer 11 Environmental Yes • SIO had carried out Environmental testing (Surface Testing and water : 1 location during December 2015, Noise – 1 Monitoring ( location during December 2015 and Soil -2 location Ground/ Surface were tested during December 2015 and June 2016. Water, Silt and • As Contractor has not commenced civil works during Soil) this period , as work has already completed .so SIO has not conducted any test during this period. 12 Dust generation Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this period as work has already completed. 13 Noise from Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this Vehicles, Plants period as work has already completed and Equipments 14 Water Pollution Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this from Fuel and period as work has already completed Lubricants

15 Contamination of Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this soil by fuel and period as work has already completed lubricants 16 Interference with Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this existing road period as work has already completed network and traffic, blockage of access ways. Restriction on movements of communities 17 Emission from Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this Construction period as work has already completed Vehicles, Equipment and Machineries 18 Flora and Fauna Yes • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this Protection, tree period as work has already completed

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Environmental Compliances S. Components / by the Status on Mitigation measures by the Contractor No. Issues Contractor No / Yes NR cutting if any, including impairment of fisheries/ aquatic ecology & other beneficial uses 19 Impact from other NR • Contractor has not commenced civil works during this Projects in the area period as work has already completed.

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Annexure 6 – Surface water quality monitoring report Kharinasi Village (AED-03)

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Annexure 7 – Soil quality monitoring report Kharinasi Village (AED-03)

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Annexure 8 – Noise quality monitoring report Kharinasi Village (AED-03)

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Annexure 6 – FGD/ Consultation- List of Participants at Kharinasi Village (AED-03)

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Annexure 6a – FGD/ Consultation- List of Participants at Gualigaon Village (AED-06)

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PHOTOGRAPHS

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Photo Plate:1- Kharinasi Sub Project(AED-03)

Scoured and under section embankment RD 00.00 before implementation

Earth work in progress at RD 550m

Rolling work in progress at RD 4600m

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Photo Plate:2- Gualigaon Sub Project(AED-06)

Scoured bank at Gualigaon RD 400 m before Post completion of work at Gualigaon implementation

ADB visit to site during 19 May 2016 at Gualigaon ADB visit to site during 19 May 2016 at Gualigaon

Display Board at RD 260m Gualigaon embankment SIO Consultation with Villagers at Gualigaon

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