Tanahu Hydropower Project

Social Safeguard Monitoring Report

Project No. 43281-013 Semestral Report July 2020

Nepal: Tanahu Hydropower Project

Prepared by Tanahu Hydropower Limited for the Government of Nepal and the Asian Development Bank.

This social safeguard 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.

Social Safeguard Monitoring Report Semi-Annual Progress Report: January to June 2020

Nepal: Tanahu Hydropower Project

Prepared by: Tanahu Hydropower Limited - Environment and Social Management Unit (ESMU) for Asian Development Bank Supported by: ELC Electro Consult SPA. Italy, in association with GEOCE Consultants (P.) Ltd, Kathmandu, Consulting Services for Environment and Social Management Service Provide This social safeguard monitoring report is a document of the borrower and made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy 2011 and the Safeguard Policy Statement 2009. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff.

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ABLE OF ONTENTS TABLET OF CONTENTSC ...... I LIST OF TABLES ...... I LIST OF FIGURES ...... I LIST OF ANNEXES ...... II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 2 PROJECT STATUS ...... 1

2.1 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASES ...... 1 2.2 NATIONAL LOCKDOWN IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19 ...... 2 2.3 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR SAFEGUARDS IMPLEMENTATION ...... 3 2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROVIDER ACTIVITIES (ESMSP) ...... 3 3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ...... 4 4 CLEARANCE OF MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS ...... 5 5 RESETTLEMENT & INDIGENOUS PEOPLE PLAN ...... 6

5.1 STATUS OF COMPENSATION PAYMENT ...... 6 5.2 INCOME RESTORATION & REHABILITATION ...... 7 5.3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ...... 8 5.4 GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ...... 9 6 ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GRM ...... 10

6.1 GRIEVANCE ADDRESS MECHANISM ...... 10 6.2 STATUS OF 21 POINTS AGREEMENT ...... 12 6.3 COMPLAINT TO OSPF- ADB & CM – EIB ...... 12 6.4 FACT FINDING MISSION-OCPF OF ADB ...... 13 7 PUBLIC CONSULTATION, AWARENESS, MEETING & DISCLOSURE ...... 13 8 OTHER ACTIVITIES ...... 16

8.1 ADB- COUNTRY PORTFOLIO REVIEW MEETING (CPRM) ...... 16 8.2 INSPECTION VISIT BY HIGH LEVEL TEAM OF MINISTRY ...... 16 8.3 DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO PROJECT AFFECTED RURAL/MUNICIPALITY ...... 17 9 CONCLUSION ...... 17

TableIST OF1: Land ABLES Acquisition Compensation Status ...... 6 LTable 2: TrainingT Preferences of Female Applicants ...... 7 Table 3: Training Preferences of Male Applicants ...... 7 Table 4: AP Employed by the Project ...... 8 Table 5: CDS Target Municipalities ...... 9 Table 6: Gender and Social Inclusion in LCFs...... 10 Table 7: Summary of Complaints as of June, 2020 ...... 12

FigureIST OF 1: ListIGURES of Variables of GIS Database ...... 75 LFigure 2 : FPresences of Female Applicants ...... 7 Figure 3: Presences of Male Applicants ...... 177

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AnnexIST OF 1 NNEXES Project Implementation Schedule LAnnex 2 A Assessment of Training Demand Annex 3 Proposals for Vocational Training Annex 4 Proposals for Community Development Works Annex 5 Status of Implementation of 21 Points Agreement Annex 6 Summary of Major Consultation/Meetings Annex 7 Minutes of Major Consultations/Meetings

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank AH/AP Affected Household / People CoA Course of Action CDC Compensation Determination (Fixation) Committee CDO Chief District Officer CDS Community Development Strategy CFUGs Community Forest Users Groups CSP Community Support Program CDS Community Development Strategy CTEVT Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training DMS Detailed Measurement Survey EA Executing Agency EIB European Investment Bank EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESMU Environmental and Social Management Unit ESMSP Environmental and Social Management Service Provider FSL Full Supply Level GoN Government of Nepal GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism IA Implementing Agency IEE Initial Environmental Examination JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency LAC Land Acquisition and Compensation LARC Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Compensation LCF Local Consultative Forum M&E Monitoring and Evaluation NEA Nepal Electricity Authority PAM Project Administration Manual PIC Project Information Center PSC Project Supervision Consultant RIPP Resettlement and Indigenous People Plan RESDTN Rural Empowerment Society Damauli Tanahu Nepal RCT Rural Training Centre SEIA Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment SE Stakeholder Engagement SEP Socially Excluded Persons SES Socio-Economic Survey SIEE Supplementary Initial Environmental Examination SHs Surveyed households SSMR Social Safeguard Monitoring Report THL Tanahu Hydropower Limited ToR Terms of Reference VDC Village Development Committee

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UNITS

ha hectare kV Kilovolt km Kilometer km2 square kilometer masl meter above sea level GW Giga watt GWh Gigawatt hours MW Megawatt M Meter m2 (sqm) square meter m3 cubic meter Ropani 508.74m2

CURRENCY 1 NRs US $ 0.0082 1 US$ NRs121.24 As of 30 June 2020

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Executive Summary selects the key aspects and status of major items of the monitoring reporting period and does not claim to provide a complete picture of the details given in this Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (SSMR). This SSMR has been prepared to report the implementation status of the Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan, Livelihood Restoration Plan and Community Development Plan. Chapter 1 Introduction This Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (SSMR) is the first report of the year 2020 documenting social safeguards aspects only. It covers the period from January to June 2020.

The focus of the social reporting remains unchanged from previous Monitoring Report (July- December 2019), as this SSMR covers initial construction works of the Package 2. Chapter 2 Project Status All pre-construction activities of the project including camp facilities and access road have been completed. The compensation payment to the AP and the forest clearance process are underway.

After rejection of all bids received for rebidding of Package 1 (Headworks), being substantially non-responsive to the bidding documents, THL issued an Invitation for Re-bid II of Package 1 on 28 February 2020. The deadline of bid submission has been extended till 06 July 2020.

The Package 2 (Waterway, Powerhouse & Related Equipment) Contractor has initiated the major works under the Contract. The Contractor is currently being engaged in protection of slopes along with the construction of side drains on the access road to the surge tank. About 128 m out of 188 m of the cable tunnel has been excavated with the rock support works, whereas the excavation of Main Access Tunnel (MAT) has been initiated with the installation of necessary supports at the tunnel portal.

The Package 3 (220 kV Transmission Line) completed the detail and check survey along the TL alignment and the geological investigation at the tower locations. Upon successful testing of DB/DC Type Towers at the Contractor’s testing laboratory, the design of DB Type tower has been approved by the PSC. The Contractor has started delivering the Tower Stubs, ACSR Conductor, Earthwire and Insulators to the site.

Rural Electrification component is being implemented directly through Project Management Directorate of NEA. After completion of the detail surveys and design works, the Contractor has been delivering poles as well as power and distribution transformers to the site. The Contractor has erected 177 Nos. of 11m tubular pole (Single arm), 14 sets of 11m tubular pole (H Pole) and 151 Nos. of 9m steel tubular pole as of 30 June 2020.

Chapter 3 Monitoring & Evaluation The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of social safeguard activities continue through internal and external monitoring.

For the internal monitoring, ESMU with the supports from ESMSP has been continuously monitoring the social safeguard related issues to be complied by the Contractor. The ESMSP also commenced monitoring of status of affected HHs through the Post Resettlement Survey.

For the external monitoring, the verification of compensation payment inclusive of Livelihood Restoration and Income Generation Assistance, Business Loss Allowances, Vulnerable Allowances and applied procedures both in the reservoir area and the Betini/Banchare areas

Tanahu Hydropower Project Social Safeguard Monitoring Report, January – June 2020 had been carried out through the independent NGO “Rural Empowerment Society Damauli, Tanahu Nepal (RESDTN)” in the previous reporting period. During the reporting period, there has been no mission from the Social Safeguard Expert of the POE though Mr. Jonathan Hinks (Dam Safety Expert POE) conducted the mission to Nepal from 14 to 17 January 2020 in relation to Seismic Hazard Assessment (SHA).

Chapter 4 Clearance for Major Construction Works  Forest Area Clearance/ Use of Forest Area: A meeting was held in the District Administration Office under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) on 14 February 2020 for the fixation of compensation amount to be paid by THL for use of forest area. The meeting decided that the Division Forest Office shall submit the estimated amount after field monitoring and verification of the area. Because of prolonged lockdown, the field verification of the area couldn’t take place during the reporting period. The work is scheduled to start by the beginning of September 2020.  Land Acquisition for 220 kV Transmission Line: A meeting of Compensation Determination Committee (CDC) was held on 14 February 2020 under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) for the initiation of the process of land acquisition in 220 KV Transmission Line. The CDC has established a Sub-committee under the coordination of Assistant Chief District Officer (CDO) to consult relevant stakeholders including PAP, establish indicators for land valuation and prepare an appraisal report for determination of land value. The Committee has planned to organize a coordination meeting with all stakeholders to finalize the process right after the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Upon the receipt of the report of the Sub-committee, it is expected that the CDC will determine the value of land and structures, if any, by the end of November 2020.

Chapter 5 Resettlement & Indigenous People Plan Land Acquisition and Compensation:

There is no progress in the payment of compensation since last reporting. The total compensation paid to the affected households for their land (including those who are being physically displaced) stands at NPR 1,217,808,107.85 equivalent to USD 10.98 million.

Income Restoration & Rehabilitation

THL/ESMSP has been conducting an assessment in terms of Training Demand starting from December 2019. So far 146 AHs (120 male HHs and 26 female HHs) directly affected and 38 HHs (28 male HH and 10 female HH) not directly affected by the project responded to the assessment. In consideration that a total number of 60 AP completed the Electrician and Plumbing training conducted in 2018, the ESMSP has submitted two proposals for beautician and tailoring trainings with a target of 40 women participants.

As per the employment record of the Package 2 Contractor, total 544 labors have been employed, of which 341 workers are local people, including 38 AP. The pre-test of post resettlement survey conducted in December 2019 on 33 displaced HHs (Camp and Access Road) reported that 14 AP have been employed in the project activities. Community Development Plan Under the Community Development Strategy (CDS) target domain, the ESMSP has submitted two community support programs namely (i) Upgrading of Road from Barahi to Bhimsen Chowk and (ii) Construction of Kitchen Block for Parashar Old Aged Homes after consultation with the respective Local Consultative Forums (LCFs).

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GESI Plan The first broad-based participatory and socially inclusive consultations on GESI and CDS goals, objectives, and status in each VDC as defined in the project area will be carried out in concomitance with the surveys for the Livelihood Restoration Program (LRP) and Community development Plan (CDP) planned during November-December, 2020. Two women from AHs have been employed as full time staffs in the Project Information Center, whereas THL will train 16 women as social mobilizers to include in the social development and monitoring team. Forty (40) women from AH will receive vocational training in beautician and tailoring sectors within the next reporting period.

Chapter 6 Establishment & Implementation of GRM THL has established four local consultative forums (LCF’s) as part of the Grievances Redress Mechanism to address the related issues from locals level in four project affected Rural/Municipalities, namely Vyas Municipality, Bhimad Municipality, Rising Rural Municipality and Myagde Rural Municipality. One Public Information Center (PIC) has been established at Bhimad for dissemination of the relevant information of THL.

During the reporting period, one community grievance dated concerning the disruption of walkable track of Dhaola community due to the construction activities at the powerhouse and tailrace site has been registered through the Rishing LCF. THL/ESMSP took an immediate action monitoring the use of the tracks during the daytime.

Along with the grievance, the LCFs have collected fourteen demands for this reporting period related to community development works in the sector of education, health and rural infrastructure.

In addition, a Fact Finding Mission from Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was made from 29 February to 03 March, 2020 in order to verify the facts on the land acquisition process and legal provision to review the compensation rate determined for land acquisition in the reservoir area and also to assess the 12 point demands lodged by a group of AP representing the "Directly Inundation Affected Peoples Collective Rights Protection Committee". The Mission held a meeting with the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and Managing Director of THL at the Ministry to brief the background and objectives of the Mission before visiting the villages of affected people in the reservoir area.

Chapter 7 Public Consultation, Awareness, Meetings & Disclosure The ESMU/ESMSP have been conducting consultations with the stakeholders on regular basis from January to March of 2020. Regular follow up meetings include informal and formal discussions and meetings with APs, mother groups, Ward Chairperson of affected Wards and affected R/Municipality, district line agencies, and concerned committees. However, no such consultations and formal meetings could take place in the months of April, May and June, 2020 due to the national lockdown.

During this reporting period, five LCFs meetings, two CDC meeting and three consultative meetings were held to address the local issues and grievances of the affected people.

Chapter 8 Other Activities

A high level team of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation made a visit to the project site on 21-22 March 2020 to monitor and follow-up on the progress of the project with respect to the construction schedule of the Project. THL requested for the Ministry's facilitation for cash disbursement on the instalment basis covering at least the construction period for the

Tanahu Hydropower Project Social Safeguard Monitoring Report, January – June 2020 use of forest area and also for the compensation payment of RoW under the 220 kV transmission line. The mission committed to resolve the issues by the policy level discussion with the concerned ministries.

Under the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company, THL handed over the relief materials consisting of food stuffs to project affected R/Municipalities. The relief materials shall be distributed to the marginalized people of the project area, who have been affected much due to the national lockdown imposed by the GON.

Chapter 9 Conclusions Tanahu Hydropower Project has entered into the construction phase after completion of the pre-construction works and subsequent mobilization of the Package 2 Contractor to the site. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 and the imposition of the national lockdown by the GoN, the Contractor has been carrying out only limited works since 24 March 2020 with the use of the residential workers maintaining the health and safety protocols of the government.

The ESMU/ESMSP continued to conduct consultations and regular follow up meetings with all stakeholders including APs, Mother Groups, Ward Chairperson of affected Wards and affected R/Municipality, district line agencies, and concerned committees. A grievance from the Dhaola community concerning the interruption in the walking route due to the construction activity at the powerhouse site was registered. In addition, the LCFs have collected fourteen demands related to community development works in the field of education, health and local infrastructure development.

Upon mobilization to the site, the ESMSP, after an assessment in terms of training demands of AP, has prepared training proposals of beautician and tailoring for a target of 40 women participants from AHs. Under CDS target domain, the ESMSP has submitted two community support programs namely (i) Upgrading of Road from Barahi to Bhimsen Chowk and (ii) Construction of Kitchen Block for Parashar Old Aged Homes after consultation with the respective LCFs. All those income restoration and rehabilitation as well as the community development works will be implemented as early as possible after the lifting of the national lockdown.

In addition, following the preparation of structured GIS database of the project area during the next reporting period, the ESMSP will be actively engaged in the activities of the livelihood restoration planning and community development strategy.

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1 INTRODUCTION

This Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (SSMR) is the first report of the year 2020 documenting social safeguards aspects only. It covers the period from January to June 2020. The focus of the social reporting remains unchanged from previous Monitoring Report (July- December 2019), as this SSMR covers initial construction works under the Package 2 Contract.

This SSMR also includes (i) project status (ii) monitoring and evaluation (iii) complains and grievances redress mechanism (iv)consultation, participation, meetings and disclosure and (v) other activities.

2 PROJECT STATUS

2.1 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHASES

An updated overall schedule of project is presented in Annex 1. Although this schedule is self- explanatory, the status of the three project phases can be summarized as follows:

Phase 1: Pre-Construction All pre-construction activities of the project including camp facilities and access road have been completed. Though no compensation payments were made to the APs during the period the compensation payment to the AP and the forest clearance process will be continued during the next reporting period.

Phase 2: Construction Package 1 Contract: THL rejected all four Bids for being non-responsive to the requirement of the bidding documents in early January 2020 and subsequently updated the cost estimates and bidding documents as required with the supports from the Project Supervision Consultant (PSC). Upon approval of the revised cost estimate, from the ADB and THL Board, THL issued the notice for invitation for bids (IFB) on 28 February 2020 with the bid submission deadline as 13 April 2020. THL arranged the site visit to the prospective bidders on 17 March, 2020 and the pre-bid meeting was held at the office of THL in Kathmandu on the following day. However, after imposition of the national lockdown by the GoN to prevent the spread of the pandemic COVID-19, the deadline for submission of bids has been extended till 06 July 2020.

Package 2 Contract: The progress of Package 2 (Waterway, Powerhouse and Related Equipment) during the reporting is briefed as follows.

- The excavation and rock support works for the slope of the Main Access Tunnel (MAT) Portal and the Cable Tunnel Portal is completed; - Excavation of about 119m of the Cable Tunnel has been completed with the required rock supports; - At the entrance to Cable Tunnel, a canopy structure is being constructed for the protection from the potential rock fall; - The track has been opened up to the top of the tailrace outlet; - Side drains and protection works including gabion works are being continued for Access Roads to Surge Tank; - The track opening of about 700 m has been completed for the Left bank Access Roads to Dam - After complete establishment, both Batching Plant and Aggregates Crushing Plant are in operation. Package 3 Contract: The progress of Package 3 (220 KV DC Power Transmission Line) during the reporting period is briefed as follows:

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- Submitted the plan and profile of transmission line from AP-1 to AP-25; - Delivered 34.998 km of GS Earth wire at site for which "Delivery Certificate" has been issued after signing of the "Joint Inspection Report"; - The type test of hardware fittings as well as the prototype testing of DC Type tower have been completed; - The tree enumeration works along the right of way in community forest of Devghat Rural Municipality (approx. 7 km) has been completed; and - The tree enumeration works along the right of way in community forest of Vyas Municipality has been initiated.

Rural Electrification: Rural Electrification component is being implemented directly through the Project Management Directorate of NEA. After completion of the detail surveys and design works and subsequent delivery of tower and line materials to the site, the Contractor has erected 177 Nos. of 11m tubular pole (Single arm), 14 sets of 11m tubular pole (H Pole) and 151 Nos. of 9m steel tubular pole as of 30 June 2020. The RE scheme will benefit the communities of Vyas, Bhimad, Abhukhaireni, Devghat and Bandipur Municipalities and Rishing, Myagde and Ghiring Rural Municipalities, who have not yet access to electricity.

Phase 3: Operation It covers the operation of the Tanahu hydropower plant and related project facilities including the training of THL operating engineers. This will include environmental and social M&E and implementation of corrective measures as required. The Phase 3 is scheduled for five (5) years including some overlaps with the Phase 2.

2.2 NATIONAL LOCKDOWN IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19

Following the imposition of national lockdown to prevent the spreading of pandemic COVID- 19 by the Government of Nepal on 24 March 2020, the Package 2 Contractor, after notification of the Force Majeure event, suspended all site activities except for the submission of the design/drawing documents of the Works under the Contract. The Package 3 Contractor also, after notification of the Force Majeure event, stopped the survey and tree enumeration works but continued submission of the design documents to the Engineer for review and approval.

After the GON's decision on 02 April 2020 in relation to resumption of the construction works of national priority projects maintaining the required health and safety regulation at work places, THL organized a co-ordination meeting with all stakeholders from the district administration office, the district police office and the local authorities on 08 April 2020. The meeting chaired by the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Tanahu District decided to carry out the construction activities of the project with the use of workers residing inside the camp. Accordingly, the Package 2 Contractor resumed the limited site activities maintaining the health and safety protocols of the GON.

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However, after the imposition of National lockdown by the GoN, all field surveys and community meetings have been suspended for the months of April, May and June of the year 2020.

2.3 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR SAFEGUARDS IMPLEMENTATION

Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL) is the executing agency (EA) of the Project. THL has established the Environmental and Social Safeguard Management Unit (ESMU) to address environmental and social safeguard issues.

Under the ESMU, an Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP) has been engaged since July 2019 to support THL on planning, preparing, implementing and monitoring environmental and social safeguard activities and measures. An Amendment to the Contract was concluded on 15 January 2020 in order to include an International Social Safeguard Expert and an International Botanist/GIS Expert maintaining the total contract amount unchanged. The ESMSP has been working directly under ESMU as the role of the ESMSP is not formally recognized under the construction contracts with the Contractors. THL will follow up this issue such that the role of ESMSP could be defined within the contractual framework of Package 1.

The recruitment of two external monitors, one on social safeguard monitoring and one on environmental monitoring is at the final stage. Upon receipt of the no objection on the Evaluation Report by the ADB and the subsequent non-committal inquiry by the THL, the draft contract has been signed by both selected candidates. THL will conclude the contract agreements with both external monitors by the end of July 2020.

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROVIDER ACTIVITIES (ESMSP)

The Consultant, ELC Electro-consult, Italy, informed THL on 11 March 11, 2020 that the country lockdown has been imposed by the Italian Government since 08 March, 2020. However international experts have been supporting from home office in carrying out the planned activities, where possible, in conformity with restriction imposed by the GON starting from 24 March, 2020.

During this reporting period the ESMSP carried out the following activities:

- The International Experts Environment Expert/Team Leader, Wildlife Specialist, Forestry Specialist visited the site from 18 January to 01 February, 2020 and carried out the following activities:  Coordination of all the on-going environmental activities at the site;  First faunal and vegetation survey in the project affected areas;  Preparation the Semi-annual Environmental and Social Safeguard Monitoring Report of the period July-December, 2020;  Meeting with officials of Chitwan National Park to define the characteristics of the camera-trap surveys activities;  Coordination and discussion with a specialized national company on the possible structure and integration of the GIS system with the project’s database; and  Submission of the Animal Encounter Protocol to THL on 2 February 2020. - After mobilization to the site, starting from 20th March 2020, of the National Expert P-11 Personal Safety cum Risk Management Specialist has carried out the following activities:  Review and comments of SHCL Contractor Health and Safety Plan;  Preparation of monthly Health and Safety Inspection Report starting from March 2020; and 3 | P a g e

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 Daily monitoring of the health and safety protocol to control the spread of Covid-19 prevention inside the camps and in the working areas. - Preparation of two separate proposals on Vocational Training (Beautician and Tailoring) to the AP under livelihood restoration plan; - Preparation of two separate proposals for the upgrading of the urban road and drainage system in Patan Area, Byas Municipality and for the rehabilitation of Parashar Aashram (Elderly Home), Byas Municipality under Community Development Plan; - Review and comments on “Tanahu Hydropower Project Rehabilitation and Indigenous People Plan (RIPP) of 220 kV Transmission Line Project” carried out by Forum for Research and Development Pvt. Ltd. Jhamsikhel, Lalipur in February 2020.

3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of social safeguard activities continue through internal and external monitoring:

 Internal Monitoring: ESMU with the assistance of ESMSP has continued compliance monitoring on valuation of the land and distribution of the compensation to the APs. Likewise, the team has been continuously monitoring the social safeguard related issues to be complied by the Contractor. The team also commenced monitoring of status of affected HHs through the Post Resettlement Survey.

 External Monitoring: The verification of compensation payment inclusive of Livelihood Restoration and Income Generation Assistance, Business Loss Allowances, Vulnerable Allowances and applied procedures both in the reservoir area and the Betini/Banchare areas had been carried out through the independent NGO “Rural Empowerment Society Damauli, Tanahu Nepal (RESDTN)” in the previous reporting period.

During the reporting period, there has been no mission from the Social Safeguard Expert of the POE though Mr. Jonathan Hinks (Dam Safety Expert POE) conducted the mission to Nepal from 14 to 17 January 2020 in relation to Seismic Hazard Assessment (SHA). THL will provide both semi-annual ESMR and SSMR to the PoE of the year 2020 before the next mission planned in the beginning of 2021.

 Database Preparation The ESMSP proposed a theoretical structure of a GIS database to manage both environmental and social data of the project. The Social Safeguard Specialist shall collect information on the livelihood status of the affected households. As a primary tool for data collection, a detailed questionnaire is adopted, with a wide range of information that can be spatially explicit (i.e., residency) as well as information on non-spatial attributes. Important for the analysis of these data will be the scale of their aggregation, that can range from the single house unit up to the community (or administrative) level. As an expected result, after the data have been digitalized, geo-database should allow the user to visualize summaries for the variables of interest with the desired spatial level of aggregation. The list of variables to be collected during interviews (through app and tablets tools) is shown in the Figure 1.

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Figure 1: List of Variables of GIS Database

4 CLEARANCE OF MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS

THL has been following-up with the concerned agencies to get clearance for major construction Works. During the current reporting period, following activities have been carried out:  Forest Area Clearance/ Use of Forest Area: A meeting was held in the District Administration Office under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) on 14 February 2020 for the determination of compensation amount to be paid by THL for use of forest area. The meeting decided that the Division Forest Office shall submit the estimate of the compensation amount after field monitoring and verification of the forest area. It is expected that the recommendation of the compensation amount for the use of forest will be submitted to the Ministry of Forest by October 2020.  Replacement of Structures: In accordance with the UpRIPP, 2018, the Project will affect No.9 cremation sites, No. 2 access roads, No. 7 suspension bridges, No. 6 Thati (Resting Place), No. 20 Foot trail, No.1 Irrigation Canals, No. 2 Electricity distribution line, No. 1 Ropeway (Tuine). The ESMSP is in the process of consultation with LCF and local communities for the relocation of affected infrastructures. The first relocation of Thati cremation, which was planned in March 2020, has been postponed due to the National Lockdown imposed by the GON.  Land Acquisition for 220 kV Transmission Line: A meeting of Compensation Determination Committee (CDC) was held on 14 February 2020 under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) for the initiation of land acquisition process as required for construction of 220 KV Transmission Line. The meeting decided that the Administration Officer of THL as the Officer for Preliminary Action shall initiate the required activities to confirm the land parcels required for the purpose. After completion of the task, the Officer for Preliminary Action has submitted the report to the Chief District Officer. Subsequently, The CDC has established a Sub-committee under the

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coordination of Assistant Chief District Officer (CDO) to consult relevant stakeholders including PAP, establish indicators for land valuation and prepare an appraisal report for determination of land value. The Committee has planned to organize a coordination meeting with all stakeholders to finalize the process right after the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Upon the receipt of the report of the Sub-committee, it is expected that the CDC will determine the value of land and structures, if any, by the end of November 2020.

5 RESETTLEMENT & INDIGENOUS PEOPLE PLAN

The updated RIPP for Hydropower components combines the reporting of involuntary resettlement with that of indigenous peoples planning. The report follows the format that has already been adopted for the Draft RIPP dated December 2012 prepared during the Project Preparation Technical Assistance (PPTA) stage. THL/ESMSP has reviewed the draft RIPP for Transmission Line component and the required updating is being carried out by the local Consultant, The Forum for Research and Development (P) Limited, Jhamsikhel, Lalipur.

5.1 STATUS OF COMPENSATION PAYMENT

There has been no progress in the payment of compensation since last reporting. The total compensation paid to date to affected households for their land and structures including the allowances stands at NPR 1,217,808,107.85 equivalent to USD 10.98 million. Out of 557 AHs, 38 AHs from reservoir area and 9 AHs from Beteni/ Banchare area are yet to be compensated for the loss of their land parcels Reservoir Area: 15 AHs complained for ADB/ EIB , 13 AHs have legal family issues and 10 land owners marked on cadastral map cannot be identified. Beteni area: 6 AHs lodged complaints to the Court and 3 AHs have legal family issues). The status of compensation distribution is updated in Table 1. Table 1: Land Acquisition Compensation Status

Camp and Beteni and Details Total Reservoir Access Road Banchare No of Affected HHs

Affected people as UpRIPP 547 149 343 55 Additional affected HHs 10 0 3 7 Total affected HH 557 149 346 62 No of HHs who lost residential

house HHs with land title 80 32 34 14 HHs without land title 21 17 4 Distribution of Compensation No of compensated HHs 510 149 308 53 No of HHs to be compensated 47 38 9 Breakdown of HHs to be

compensated Compliant lodged to ADB and EIB 15 15 Complaint lodge to Nepal Court 6 6 HHs not claiming the compensation due to legal issues among the family 16 13 3 members Unidentified HHs 10 10

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5.2 INCOME RESTORATION & REHABILITATION

Training Opportunities: The ESMSP has been conducting an assessment in terms of training demands starting from December 2019 in order to develop livelihood restoration plan. The assessment is being carried out through the Project Information Centers (PIC) with the coordination of THL. So far 146 AHs (120 male HHs and 26 female HHs) and 38 HHs (28 male HH and 10 female HH) not directly affected by the project responded to the assessment. According to the survey data, the training domains mostly requested by women are Tailoring, Beautician, Computer Operator and Accounting.

Figure 2: Presences of Female Applicants Table 2: Training Preferences of Female Applicants Training domains Applicants Tailoring 20% Beautician 12% Computer operator 8% Accounting 5% Beautician (Second Option) 9% Livestock (Third Option) 6% Computer operator (Third option) 5%

Male applicants expressed their interests mostly in driving, computer operator, cook, security, carpentry and fishing. Table 3: Training Preferences of Male Figure 3: Presences of Male Applicants Applicants

Training domains Applicants

Driving 32% Computer operator 5% Cook 5% Security Guard 5% Mason 4% Fish related 3% Driving 3%

The detail assessment of training demands is enclosed as Annex 2.

The ESMSP has submitted two proposals enclosed as Annex 3 for beautician and tailoring trainings with a target of 40 women participants. THL will further verify the feasibility and the modality to conduct the trainings in the remaining domains of preferences progressively.

Employment Opportunities: As per the employment record of the Package 2 Contractor, SHCL, total 544 labors have been employed, of which 341 are from local communities including 38 AP.

The pre-test of post resettlement survey conducted in December 2019 on 33 AHs (Camp and Access Road) reported that 14 AHs have been employed in the project activities in different positions as shown in Table 4.

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Table 4: AP Employed by the Project

Relati Ethnic Status Worker onship Occupatio HH code HH name Address Sex Name with Da Janj n Others HH lit ati Padam Padam Prasad Unskilled R-0939 Prasad Self Rising M O Ranabha Labor Ranabhat t Padam Chitra Unskilled R-0554 Bahadur Bahadur Son Jhyaputar M J Labor Thapa Thapa Santosh Nirmala Unskilled R-0494 Thapa Son Rising M J Thapa Labor Magar Dhana Dhana Unskilled R-0357 Bahadur Bahadur Self Rising M J Labor Thpa Thpa Padam Dal Unskilled R-0554 Bahadur Bahadur Son Dhankuta M J Labor Thapa Thapa Padam Padam R-0554 Bahadur Bahadur Self Rising M J Mason Thapa Thapa Padam Pari Labor cook R-0554 Bahadur Maya Wife Rising F J helper Thapa Thapa Hoksetar, Grand R-0369 Lila Ale Bopin Ale Jhaputar, M J Driver/THL Mother Rishing-1 Tek Bahadur Resham Bajhagar Father/ R-0424 Thapa/Krish Bahadur a Rishing- M J Driver/THL Brother na Kumar Thapa 6 Thapa Khim Uttar Kumar Fulbari, M-0102 Bahadur Father M J Driver/THL Gurung Mygde-5 Gurung Bhuntimaya Amrit M-0002 Thapa Thapa Mother Myagde-2 F J THL/PIC Mager Mager

Tek Bahadur M-0132 Rajan Ale Self Myagde-5 M J THL/PIC Ale

Dilmaya Surbina Grand Bhimad THL/Office B-0042 F O Gaire Gaire Mother 5 Assistant

Hem Hem R-0354 Bahadur Bahadur Self Rishing-1 M J THL/Security Thapa Thapa

In order to maximize the involvement of the member of the AHs and local people, a draft on human resources hiring procedure has been developed by the ESMSP. THL is reviewing the procedure before forwarding it to the Contractor for implementation.

5.3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Development Plan: As per the CDS of the project, the ESMSP shall prepare the CDP with focus on education, health, wash, gender balance, social inclusion and local economic development of the communities in the project affected area. The CDS target Municipalities are presented in Table 5.

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Table 5: CDS Target Municipalities

Present SN Present Local Body Previous Local Body (VDC and Ward No) Ward No. 1 Vyas Municipality 5 Vyas Municipality, ward -7 Risingpokhari VDC-9, Majhkot VDC- 9, 5 2 Bhimad Municipality Samunbhagabatipur VDC-2 6 Bhimad VDC-1 1 Kahushivapur VDC-3

Rising Rural 6 Kotdarbar VDC-1 3 Municipality 7 Kotdarbar VDC- 2 and 7 8 Risingranipokhari VDC-7and 8 1 JamuneBhanjyan VDC-1 2 JamuneBhanjyan VDC-4 and 5 Myagde Rural 4 Municipality 3 JamuneBhanjyan VDC-6 4 Chhang VDC-2 and 4 5 Chhang VDC-7 and 8

For the identification, coordination and implementation of CDPs, LCF has been formed at each affected municipality and rural municipality. The LCF is chaired by the mayor of the respective municipality/rural municipality with representation from the AHs. The communities of project area submit the demands of community development works to the LCF and the LCF meetings recommend those community development works to THL for implementation in a priority basis. THL shall inform about the allocated annual budget under the community development heading, which shall be distributed to all target municipalities after discussion in a joint LCF meeting. THL, with the supports from the ESMSP, shall implement the recommended community development works in a priority basis within the ceiling of the allocated budget annually.

The ESMSP has submitted the proposals for the following two community development works after consultation with the respective LCFs: 1) Construction of Kitchen Block for Parashar Old Age People Home, Ward no 5 of Vyas Municipality; and 2) Upgrading of drainage system of the Road from Barahi to Bhimsen chowk (Junction), Ward no 5 of Vyas. The proposals of community development works are attached as Annex 4.

However, the implementation of the community development works, which was planned in the reporting period, has been postponed due to the imposition of the national lockdown imposed by the GoN. However, it is expected that the proposed community developments works could be implemented by the end of December, 2020.

5.4 GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

GESI action plan encouraged the involvement of women, disabled people, Dalit and Janajati to participate in public consultation activities/meeting/involvement in order to be part of the decision making process as well as their involvement in economic opportunities in the project areas according to the following targets:  Participatory and Meaningful Consultation, Information Sharing and Grievance Redresses - In the past reporting period, THL/ESMU conducted a GESI workshop in each affected Rural- / Municipality to disseminate information about women’s rights and participation in 9 | P a g e

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electricity power production, management and distribution. - The first broad-based participatory and socially inclusive consultations on GESI's goals, objectives, and status in each VDC, as defined in the project area, will be carried out in concomitance with the surveys for the LRP and CDP by the first quarter of the year 2021. - The current statistic of the gender and social inclusion in the LCFs is presented in table below. Table 6: Gender and Social Inclusion in LCFs

Name of LCFs Total Member Male Female Janajati Disable Dalit AHs Bhimad Municipality 9 7 2 5 0 0 2 Vyas Municipality 7 5 2 4 0 0 2

Myagde RM 12 10 2 7 0 0 2

Rishing RM 11 9 2 10 0 0 2 - The participation of the Janajati in LCFs seems to be in line with project requirement, whereas the participation of the female in the LCFs and other ward level needs to be improved. - One woman from the AHs are employed as a facilitator in the Project Information Center, Bhimad. THL will train 16 women as social mobilizers (as per training assessment) and will include them in the social development and monitoring team.  Facilitating Access to Local Jobs, and Creating Gender and Socially Inclusive Workplaces - The survey of 33 AHs who have been resettled for the construction of Access Road and camp site revealed that, among a total number of 14 people who got the employment in the project, only 3 were women, whereas 12 were Janajati. - Needs and skills assessment is in progress and so far it has covered 126 women from AHs. - Forty (40) women will receive training in beautician and tailoring sector within the next reporting period.

6 ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GRM

6.1 GRIEVANCE ADDRESS MECHANISM

THL has established four local consultative forums (LCF’s) as part of the Grievances Redress Mechanism to address the related issues from locals level in four project affected Rural/Municipalities, namely Vyas Municipality, Bhimad Municipality, Rising Rural Municipality and Myagde Rural Municipality. One Public Information Center (PIC) has also been established at Bhimad Municipality to act as a bridge between the community and THL. All LCFs/PIC are facilitated and supported with two staff to record grievances of the AHs at the local level. Among the employed staffs in LCFs, both staffs of Myagde LCF are women.

A grievances record has been maintained since the beginning of 2016 by the LCFs and the Project Site Office.

During the reporting period, one community grievance dated January 2020 concerning the disruption of walkable track of Dhaola community due to the construction activities at the powerhouse and tailrace site has been registered through the Rishing LCF. THL/ESMSP took an immediate action monitoring the use of the tracks during the daytime. The ESMSP has proposed following remedies to address the grievance:

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a) patrol the access to the construction works area; b) provide shuttle services on an agreed timetable for affected communities; c) evaluate the possibility to build a walkable bridge to connect Dahola to Damauli through an alternative access road; and d) provide different access to fodder and firewood collection sites.

THL has proposed to construct a bailey bridge across the Seti River downstream of tailrace outlet for providing a permanent access for the Dahola community to reach to Damauli. However, for time being, the Contractor has been safely shuttling those local community crossing the construction site on an agreed time schedule.

Along with the grievance, the LCFs have collected fourteen demands related to community development works. The demands were presented in LCF meetings and recommendations have been sent to THL for early implementation. The demands will be screened and discussed further respectively within the scope and limitation of the project. These demands do not refer to specific impacts caused by the project, rather they refer to the request of local development, mainly related to infrastructures improvement.

According to the area of interests, the demands are briefly summarized below:

(i) Education  Scholarship for 40 children of AHs of Rishing Municipality;  Scholarship for 40 children of AHs of Bhimad Municipality;  Support to schools of Bhimad Municipality providing kit bags and stretcher; and  Construction schools’ building in Rishing Municipality.

(ii) Disadvantage Group  Construction of Kitchen block in the Old Age People Home of Parashar, Byas Municipality

(iii) WASH  Construction of Betini drinking water supply scheme, Byas Municipality;  Feasibility study of number of drinking water supply of Bhimad Municipality;  Feasibility study of number of drinking water schemes of Myagde Rural Municipality; and  River bank protection of Seti River from Belbas Chautara to Bhuwanpokhari due to mining of river bed materials at Belbas.

(iv) Infrastructures for Local Area Development  Upgrading of the road from Barahi to Bhimsen Chowk at Patan;  Upgrading of the roads from ward no 1 to ward no 5 of Myagdi Rural Municipality;  River bank protection of Seti River from Belbas Chautara to Bhuwanpokhari due to mining of river bed materials at Belbas;  Construction of boundary wall of wards no 1 of Rishing Rural Municipality; and  Feasibility study of Siddi Khola Irrigation Project located in Phulbari-5.

The summary of complaints including both grievances and the demands is updated in the Table 7 below.

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Table 7: Summary of Complaints as of June, 2020

Grievances Demands

SN Category the the

Total Not Not Total On On On On Process Process Initiated Initiated Completed Completed

Up to Previous Reporting Period (Till December, 2020) 1 Compensation for Assets 7 5 1 1

2 Compensation for Land 27 17 7 3 5 5 3 Compensation for Remaining Land 1 1

4 Construction Work Damage 5 5 15 11 2 2

5 Livelihood Restoration 48 25 21 2 1 1 6 Environmental Damage 2 2

7 Replacement of Structures 1 8 3 4 2 2 1 8 Training Request 1 1

9 Community Health & Safety 9 3 2 5

Sub-Total 101 63 32 6 36 23 6 7

This Reporting Period (Jan-June, 2020)

1 Disruption of the Access of the 1 1 Dhaola Community

2 Construction works 8 2 6 3 Scholarship to children of AHs/ 3 3 Support to School 5 Feasibility of water supply/ Irrigation 3 3 schemes Sub-Total 1 1 14 2 1 2 Total 102 63 33 6 50 23 8 19

6.2 STATUS OF 21 POINTS AGREEMENT

THL, in the presence of ADB representatives, concluded a 21 points agreement with the representative of affected communities of the reservoir area on 28 October 2018. The ESMSP has made an assessment of the implementation status of the 21 points agreement as presented in Annex 5.

6.3 COMPLAINT TO OSPF- ADB & CM – EIB

A group of 32 affected people who belong to 15 AHs from the Paltyang representing as the "Directly Inundation Affected People Collective Rights Protection Committee" and supported by the Indigenous Women’s Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG and the Community Empowerment and Social Justice Network (CEMSOJ) filed a complaint to both the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) with a request of independent mediation process for resolving the compensation issues of land acquisition in the reservoir area. As the complaint was made eligible for problem solving, the Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) of the ADB and European Investment Bank Complaints 12 | P a g e

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Mechanism (EIB-CM) have proposed for a collaborative resolution process between the Complainants and THL for seeking the mutually acceptable and sustainable solution. THL has confirmed for the active participation with full support in the collaborative resolution process to be facilitated by the EIB-CM and OSPF. The OSPF of ADB will mobilize a local Consultant so that consultations with the Complainants, THL and other stakeholders could be initiated. The ESMSP has proposed to develop a further HH survey that takes into consideration the access to the common pool of resources and related source of income as well as tangible and intangible cultural heritage of complainants, in order to define a dedicated Livelihood Restoration Plan. The assessment will be carried out as soon as the site will be accessible, through the involvement of the complainants as well as the NGOs acting as the advisors to the community.

6.4 FACT FINDING MISSION-OCPF OF ADB

A Fact Finding Mission from Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was made from 29 February to 03 March, 2020. The Mission held a meeting with the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and Managing Director of THL at the Ministry to brief the background and objectives of the Mission before visiting the villages of affected people in the reservoir area. The mission focused on verifying information about land acquisition process, legal provision to review the compensation rate determined for land acquisition and 12 points demand put forward a group of AP representing the "Directly Inundation Affected Peoples Collective Rights Protection Committee".

7 PUBLIC CONSULTATION, AWARENESS, MEETING & DISCLOSURE

The ESMU/ESMSP conducted consultations with the stakeholders on regular basis from January to March of 2020. Regular follow up meetings include informal and formal discussions and meetings with APs, Mother groups, Ward Chairperson of affected Wards and affected R/Municipality, district line agencies, and concerned committees. However, no such consultations and formal meetings could take place in the months of May and June, 2020 due to the national lockdown imposed by the GoN.

During this reporting period, five LCFs meetings, two CDC meeting and three consultative meetings were held to address the local issues and grievances of affected people. The Summary of Meetings are presented in Annex 6, whereas minutes of meetings are attached in Annex 7. LCF Meeting of Rishing Rural Municipality

A public meeting called on in the office of Rising Rural Municipality on 27 January 2020 for the reformulation of the LCF. Following decisions were made:

 Reformulation of the LCF was postponed to the next meeting as the attendance from AP was limited.

 Requests were made to include following development activities under community support programs: - Construction road from Dhaola across the Powerhouse - Construction of boundary wall of Ward No 1 premises - Construction of school building of Shiring Secondary school, Ward No 6 - Construction of Bachadi Dharadhi water supply scheme, Ward No 8 - Construction of Bal Sikchya Niketan Building, Ward No 7

 Requests were made to provide scholarship to 40 students studying in following 5 schools: - Sukla Secondary School; - Shanti Secondary School;

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- Siva Sarashwoti Secondary School; - Dharma Adharbhut School; and - Chandra Jyoti Primary School.

LCF Meeting at Rishing Rural Municipality

Ward Level Meeting In Rishing Rural Municipality The ward level meeting was held on 6 February 2020 at Dhaola (Ward No. 1 of Rising Rural Municipality) to address the grievance of Dhaola community concerning the disruption of the access due to the construction activities at the powerhouse site. The community made a request for realization of a suspension bridge across the Seti River so that AP could have easy access to the market from the other side of the river. Till the permanent solution is made, it was agreed to construct alternative track avoiding the construction site. Meanwhile, the Package 2 Contractor has been advised to allow local people to cross the construction site in time slots of 5.30 AM to 6 AM, 9 AM to 9.30 AM, 12 Noon to 1 PM and 4 PM to 4.30 PM.

Meeting for the Determination of Compensation Amount for Use of Forest Area A meeting was held in the District Administration Office under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) on 14 February 2020 for the fixation of compensation amount to be paid by THL for use of forest area. The meeting decided that the Division Forest Office shall submit the estimated amount after field monitoring and verification of the area. Because of prolonged lockdown the field, the verification of the area couldn’t take place during the reporting period. The work is scheduled to commence in September 2020 and complete end of this year. Meeting of Compensation Determination Committee A meeting of Compensation Determination Committee (CDC) was held on 14 February 2020 under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) for the initiation of the process of land acquisition in 220 KV Transmission Line. The meeting decided that Mr. Bhola Sharma, the administration Officer of THL shall initiate the preliminary action to confirm the land required for the purpose and submit the report by 13 March 2020. Community Meeting of Belbas Area A community meeting chaired by Mr. Laxmi Kanta Mishra, the Ward Member of Ward No 13 of Vyas Municipality was conducted on 20 February, 2020. It was agreed that THL could make use of the area along the left bank of Seti River from Belbas Chautara to Bhuwanpokhari for disposal of muck from the underground excavation. The meeting also requested THL for the protection of the area by gabion embankment, where the construction materials are being extracted from the river bed.

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Consultation Meeting with Ward Chairperson – Ward No. 5 Ward Level Meeting of Bhimad Municipality (Ward 5) A meeting chaired by Ward Chairperson of Ward No 5 was held on 22 February 2020 at Public Information Center of THL, Rising Patan. The purpose of the meeting was to make recommendation to the LCF for the implementation of CSP in the Ward No 5 of the Municipality. The meeting decided (i) to assess the feasibility of water supply schemes of Aamdada Ladan, Athhais Chautari and Namdi Budhakot and recommend the LCF for the implementation of one scheme through THL (ii) to request the LCF for the Scholarships along with school kit bags and stretcher to the students of schools located within the Ward. LCF Meeting Byas Municipality The LCF meeting of Vyas Municipality held on 25 February 2020 made the following decisions: were made:

 Estimates for the upgrading of the road from Barahi to Bhimsen Chowk was approved. The request will be made to THL for the release of the fund for the early implementation of the Project.  Similarly the estimate for the construction of the kitchen block of Parashar Old Aged Home was endorsed. The construction shall be commenced upon receipt of the approval from THL.  For Betini Water Supply Schemes, it was decided to consult and coordinate with respective Ward Chairperson and concerned AP.  It was decided to held needful discussion for the compensation of the non-registered land of the Betini area within the existing acts of GoN and prevalent practices depending on occupancy of the land. LCF Meeting Myagde Rural Municipality The LCF meeting of Myagde Rural Municipality was held on 27 February 2020 made following decisions:  Numerous requests for the construction of water (WS) supply schemes were received from different wards. The meeting requested THL to conduct feasibility studies of the potential schemes and implement at least one scheme from each Ward. The lists of requested schemes are as follows: - Berchang WS project-ward no. 1 - Mannung WS project ward no. 1 - Kilchowk WS project ward no 3 (Tank construction and extension) - Jharlayangdi WS project ward no.4 - Bharlyangdi WS project no.4 - Thangsing WS project ward no. 2 - Daduwa WS project ward no 4 15 | P a g e

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- Koldanda WS project ward no 4 - Jhyangpatan WS project ward no 5 - Phulbary WS project ward no 5.  The meeting decided to request THL for upgrading of Danda road from Ward No. 1 to 5.  It was decided to carry out the feasibility study of the Siddi Khola Irrigation Project located in Phulbari-5.  Next LCF meeting will be held at the THL Office, Jyaputar Rishing in the presence of Project Manager. LCF Meeting Bhimad Municipality The LCF meetings of Bhimad Municipality was held on 3rd March 2020 and discussed for the feasibility and implementation of one water supply scheme benefitting AHs as soon as possible. The meeting also endorsed the proposal to provide scholarship to the students of the AHs studying the following schools:

- Dipak Secondary School; - Nara Primary School; - Janapremi Primary School; - Janajyoti Basic School; - Saradha Primary school and - Dip Jyoti Primary school.

8 OTHER ACTIVITIES

8.1 ADB- COUNTRY PORTFOLIO REVIEW MEETING (CPRM)

The Country Portfolio Review Meeting (CPRM) for the year 2019 was held at Gokarna Village Resort, Kathmandu on 17-18 February, 2020 in order to evaluate the overall portfolio performance of all ADB financed projects in Nepal. THL reported achieving contract awards of 4.6M USD (100%) against the annual contract target of 4.6M USD and the disbursement of 5.85M USD (96.1%) against the annual disbursement target of 6.1M USD for the year 2019. The meeting also set annual contract award and disbursement targets for THL at 61.0M USD and 14.8 M USD respectively for the year 2020.

8.2 INSPECTION VISIT BY HIGH LEVEL TEAM OF MINISTRY

A high level team of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation made an inspection visit to the project on 21-22 March 2020. The team led by the Secretary for Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, included Joint Secretaries and Divisional Engineer of the Ministry and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Electricity Development (DoED). Before the site visit to the powerhouse and dam site area, THL made a presentation on construction progress, challenges and problems being faced by the Project. The team informed that the Ministry will closely monitor and follow-up on the progress of the Project regularly with respect to the construction schedule of the Project

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THL requested for the Ministry's facilitation for cash disbursement on the instalment basis covering at least the construction period for the use of forest area and also for the compensation payment of RoW under the 220 kV transmission line. The mission committed to resolve the issues by the policy level discussion with the concerned ministries.

8.3 DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO PROJECT AFFECTED RURAL/MUNICIPALITY

Under the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Company, THL handed over the relief materials consisting of food stuffs to the Chair-person of Ward No. 1 of Rishing Rural Municipality on 06 April 2020 and to the Chair-person of Ward No. 5, Vyas Municipality on 23 April. Likewise, THL handed over the relief materials consisting of food stuffs to the Chair- person of Bhimad Municipality and Myagde Rural Municipality on 3 May 2020. The relief materials shall be distributed to the marginalized affected people of the project, who have been affected much due to the national lockdown imposed by the GON

9 CONCLUSION

Tanahu Hydropower Project has entered into the construction phase after completion of the pre-construction works and subsequent mobilization of the Package 2 Contractor to the site. The Package 2 Contractor has initiated the major construction works under the Contract after completion of site establishment works. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 and the imposition of the national lockdown by the GoN, the Contractor has been carrying out only limited works since 24 March 2020 with the use of the residential workers maintaining the health and safety protocols of the government.

There is no progress in the payment of compensation since last reporting despite the continuous efforts of the THL in resolving the issue. In contrast, a group of 32 affected people from the Paltyang representing as the "Directly Inundation Affected People Collective Rights Protection Committee" filed a complaint to both the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) of the ADB and European Investment Bank Complaints Mechanism (EIB-CM) has proposed for a collaborative resolution process between the Complainants and THL for seeking the mutually acceptable and sustainable solution.

The ESMU/ESMSP continued to conduct consultations and regular follow up meetings with all stakeholders including APs, Mother Groups, Ward Chairperson of affected Wards and affected R/Municipality, district line agencies, and concerned committees. During this reporting period, five LCFs meetings, two CDC meeting and three consultative meetings were held to address the local issues and grievances of the affected people. A grievance from the Dhaola community concerning the interruption in the walking route due to the construction activity at the powerhouse site was registered. In addition, the LCFs have collected fourteen demands related to community development works in the field of education, health and local infrastructure development.

Upon mobilization of the ESMSP to the site, it was planned to focus on the livelihood restoration and community development plans. Despite the prevailing exceptional circumstance arisen out of the pandemic, the ESMSP, after an assessment in terms of training demands of AP, has prepared training proposals of beautician and tailoring for a target of 40 women participants from AHs. Under CDS target domain, the ESMSP has submitted two community support programs namely (i) Upgrading of Road from Barahi to Bhimsen Chowk and (ii) Construction of Kitchen Block for Parashar Old Aged Homes after consultation with the respective LCFs. All those income restoration and rehabilitation as well as the community development works will be implemented as early as possible after complete lifting of the national lockdown. In addition, following the preparation of GIS database of the project area during the next reporting period, the ESMSP will be actively engaged in the activities of the livelihood restoration planning and community development strategy.

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ANNEXES

ANNEX 1: Project Implementation Schedule

ANNEX 2: Assessment of Training Demand

Annex 3 Proposals for Vocational Training

TANAHU HYDROPOWER LIMITED TANAHU HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Skill Development Training Proposal on Tailoring

Consulting Services For Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP)

June 2020

1. INTRODUCTION This report falls under the task Community training. This specific proposal is dedicated to Affected Households as part of the livelihood enhancement measures under the framework of Livelihood Restoration Plan.

ESMSP will define a training strategy that will ensure inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities. This Training strategy will be in conformity with the provision set by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)

There will be two main categories of training:

(I) Project generated labour demand which can be, short medium and long term such as employment in forestry, fisheries, constructions, office works, cleaning, cooking services etc.

(II) Local marked demand which can be medium or long term. This category will refer to the TEVT that will be delivered for the development of small business activities both for single individual and for small groups of people.

This proposal falls under Category II

This Proposal preparation methodology is based on literature review, needs assessment of project affected families, rapid market appraisal, field observation, informal discussion/meeting with Local Consultative Forum and non-government officials and Training Service Providers . ESMSP team adopted a participatory approach with maximum involvement of different stakeholders of the project at the local and the Municipalities levels to generate relevant information.

A survey form was developed to access the interest of the affected households in their interest and need for the enhancement in the economic condition. The survey form was given to all the affected households though PICs. A sample survey questionnaire is presented in Annex 1.

Questionnaire was filled up with the help of facilitators assigned from THL in Project Implementation Centers and coordination with the Local Consultative Forums (LCF). Total 292 households completed the questionnaire. Out of them 217 households were from the Ahs. Total 438 trainings have been listed out. The tabulated data are attached to this Report (Annex 3) and show the following preferences among AHs:

On the request of the LCFs, THL facilitated in providing training 40 people in electrician and 20 people in plumbing. There was no female participation in electrician and plumbing trainings last year. So, ESMSP has emphasized in providing training to women participation analyzing the trade-wise demand, market analysis, GESI and vulnerability analysis. ESMSP has

proposed tailoring and beautician trainings for this fiscal year. This proposal summarizes the detail plan on Tailoring Training.

Tailoring was second most preferred training among the surveyed topic. The request was made by 62 people. Out of which 61 were female and 1 was male.

CTEVT has a training package for the tailoring for the period of 390 hours spanning for 90 days (three months) with an average 5 hour daily theoretical and practical classes (10% theory and 90% practical course). It is expected that the training service providers will strictly follow the requirement of training, its content, and delivery method, selection of training participants and recruitment of trainers as per the prescribed guideline of CTEVT.

Rural Training Centre, Bhimad (RTC) is a qualified training service provider, will deliver training in close coordination with ESMSP/THL to ensure its quality service. After the completion of training, all participants will need to attend the skill tests conducted by the National Skill Testing Board (NSTB). The skill test for Level 1 trainees requires trainees to fulfill basic requirements of skill test as stated above. Clothes are one of the daily need to the people. They are either bought readymade or stitched by the tailors. There are 165 number of tailoring shops in Project area. The trained human person could be employed in these shops or they could be self employed by having a sewing machine. This profession is one of the most preferred income generating activities among the women.

2. BACKGROUND Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL) was established in March 2012 as a subsidiary company of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and is responsible as the executing agency (EA) to promote the Project. The Project is being co-funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and European Investment Bank (EIB). THL has the overall responsibility to plan, prepare, implement and monitor all agreed environmental and social mitigation and enhancement measures. Within THL the Environmental and Social Monitoring Unit (ESMU) was established on 16 October 2015 through an approval of the THL Board and started its operation on 27 October 2015 being in charge of environmental and social safeguards. This unit is supported by an Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP). In addition, this unit is cooperating with the Project Supervision Consultant (PSC) also on environmental and social safeguards. Number of people have been affected different means such as loss of land, houses, living means, business and others.

The Socio-Economic Survey of Affected Households (SESAH) confirmed that there are 547 AHs with 3,919 APs (2,038 female, 1,881 male). Of this total, 475 AHs with 3,043 APs (1,783 female, 1,617 male) have been surveyed between May 2017 and January 2018.

The SESAH indicates that 396 AHs about 84% of all surveyed 475 AHs are vulnerable Ahs. Among the five criteria of vulnerability, Janjati is one of them. But all the Janjati need not have to be under the vulnerable group. Hence it is recommended to revisit the vulnerability criteria. The social safeguard framework of the project focus on three major plans 1) The livelihood restoration strategy has its focus on non-land based programs aimed at preventing impoverishment, restoring incomes and building viable communities. These

programs include activities which provide employment, occupational training, financial literacy and management, small business and enterprise development for job creation. 2) A special Community Development Plan as part of the Project will be launched to provide health and education facilities and income-generation assistance to affected vulnerable people. The affected Janajati households will be major beneficiaries of the strategy. 3) A GESIAP 2013, which shows in Output I, item 1.3 “Restoring livelihoods affected by resettlement with new skills training” shall provide: A. Life and financial management skills training to be provided to displaced households (HH), including all physically displaced HH and female-headed HH (FHH) 9, some living below the poverty line. Target: 758 HH; at least 70% will have joint participation man/woman. B. Vocational training provided to eligible HH on new skills supporting project jobs/opportunities. Training opportunities and potential trainees will be identified following needs assessment carried out across the project area. Target: 1,000 persons; 60% woman/SEP (600).

3. OBJECTIVE The main objective of this skill development training is met from the following specific objectives.

1) Enhance the skills of the young entrants in the labour markets as per market demand

2) Enhance skills of disadvantaged groups in order to have access to the labour market

3) Guarantee equity in the access to the training

4) Define a training strategy marked oriented as much as possible. 5) Assess human resource requirement for the project during construction stage and potential employers of periphery municipalities. 6) To provide both skilled and unskilled training opportunities to affected persons; 7) To provide opportunities for local residents to access employment opportunities created during and after the construction of the project; and 8) To enhance the Socio-economic status of the project affected people.

4. RATIONALE OF THE TAILORING TRAINING Clothes are required for each and every one. Clothes are stitched by the tailors. Clothes available either readymade from the shops or they are stitched by the tailors. A trained tailor could better fitting and finishing which will enhance the personality of the people. Hence there is always high demand of trained tailors in the market. Tailoring one of the most preferred jobs among the female population as it does not required high academic qualification, high investment and establishment cost. It could be easily carried out from home also with a sewing machine. Tailoring is always in demand profession in rural and urban areas.

The need assessment survey of the affected households also identified tailoring as second most preferred training among the 22 trainings whereas it was most preferred income generating training among the women. There are 165 number of tailoring shops in project Area. Apart from that large numbers of women also do tailoring from home and make some income to support family income. A trained person could always deliver better product. The person could be either employed in the existing tailoring shop or start his/her own entrepreneurship from home. With scope of such large potential of employment, the LCFs of Bhimad, Rising and Myagde also recommended THL to conduct the Tailoring training. Based

against this background THL instructed ESMSP to develop a training plan for Tailoring.

5. IMPORTANCE OF THE TAILORING TRAINING Professional Tailors play a major role in enhancing their client's physical appearance with good wearing clothes which helps them feel good about their body looks. It is helpful to start own Tailoring shop or work from the comfort of their own homes. Starting a tailoring shop offers employment opportunities for others also. Tailoring does not required fixed working hour like office working hour. It could be carried out at the convenient time. A certified tailor would be paid higher or may even fix his/her own rate.

6. TARGETED PARTICIPANTS, SIZE AND SELECTION CRITERIA The targeted participant for this training is mainly from the member of the project affected households (PAHs.). Need assessment survey response from 217 households showed 62 persons interested in the tailoring training. Out of them, 61 were female and 1 was male. A list of interested participants is presented in Annex 3.

With consultation with LCF Bhimad, Rising, Myagde, Vyas, CTEVT and THL, the size of the first batch of the training on Tailoring would be 20 people. Depending the outcome and usefulness of this training second and third batch would be decided. As the interested participants are more than 3 times of allocated size, a selection criteria has been prepared to shortlist the candidate. The candidate:  Must be the member of affected household from THP  Preference will be given to dalit, poor, widow, single women  Preference will be given to severely project affected household (household who lost house or the household who lost entire parcel of land)  Age group between 20 years to 40 years

Apart from that an interview will be taken to assess the motivation and commitment, visioning and attitude and, plan for self-employment and enterprising. 7. EXPECTED OUTPUT OF THE TRAINING The major outputs of the training will be  20 women participants will be skilled in Tailoring  Participants could be self-employed or even employed in one of the tailoring shops  Will contribute in the income of household thereby increase in living standards of the participants.  8. BASIC CONTENTS OF THE TRAINING This training course comprises of 390 hours spanning up to three months as per the government norms. The basic content has been developed on the basis of standard curriculum of CTEVT as follows:

TABLE 1: BASIC CONTENTS OF COURSE Name of Training Basic Contents Duration Tailoring ( Level –I) Introduction & identification of measurements, 390 Hours (3 tools & equipment, safety & precautions, Months) Installation of tailoring machine, measurement, design, cutting, weaving, finishing, account, management, communication, entrepreneurship development

9. BUDGET AND ESTIMATE The tentative budget for the training is NRs 2,569,784.00 for 20 participants. The cost per participants is NRs 128,489.00. It is summarized in Table 2. The budget has been prepared in line with the standard practice CTVET. The estimate will be finalized number of participants.

Table 2: Summary of Estimated Budget

S.N. Description Total Cost (Nrs) 1 Stationery Cost 33,905.00 2 Training Materials Cost 494,700.00 3 Instructional Cost 1,092,000.00 4 Accommodation Cost 341,600.00 5 Miscellaneous Cost 311,940.00 Total 2,274,145.00 13% VAT 295,639.00 Grand Total 2,569,784.00

The major cost of training is on the accommodation.

10. TRAINING VENUE AND DATE The proposed training is planned to be carried out in the Rural Technical Centre, Bhimad, one of the project affected municipality. It has easy access from all the project affected areas. Public transportation is also available. The RTC has the accommodation facility also for participants who has problem in commuting daily. The Tailoring Training will be residential for those, who cannot manage transportation day by and remaining participants will be non-residential. Training will be carried out in the month of April, 2020.

11. TRAINING DELIVERY METHOD AND QUALITY The following techniques should be considered during training delivery:  Lessons plan prepared and used by instructors;  Practical sessions conducted as per course/ curriculum;  Performance guide used by the trainer;  Lesson introduced as per standard;  Demonstration of skill made with step by step explanation;  Clear instruction to trainees before practice;  Guided practice provided as per needs  Observation of trainees work by instructors during practice;  Group work given as per nature of skills;  Independent practice provided as per nature of needs;  Timely constructive feedback given to trainees by instructors;  Simple language used in instruction;

 Class participation and interaction encouraged; and  Project work/problem/assignment given to the trainees.

12. EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK COLLECTION Training service providers will develop the training evaluation system. Evaluation system will cover management, trainees’ recruitment process, training physical facilities and environment, trainer (number/qualification/training), post-training support plans, use of training materials and training delivery methods. The overall performance of training will be evaluated on the basis of feedback given by the participants. Pre-testing and post-testing of knowledge of particular training will be done to measure the effectiveness of training. The feedback from each participant will be collected to improve content or method, if required.

13. MODE OF PAYMENT Mode of payment will be as follows:  30 % of the agreement amount as the advance payment within 7 days of the contract agreement  40 % of the agreement amount as the progress payment at the middle of the training period  30 % of the agreement amount submission and approval of the training report All the payment will be made through A/C payee checks.

14. MONITORING AND REPORTING THL/ESMSP will monitor the training with standard monitoring check list and regular visits during the training period. Feedback from the participants will be taken. Comments and suggestions will be given for improving quality of training program in terms of technical content and logistic facilities. CTEVT curriculum will be used to ensure the quality of training.

ESMPS will monitor the activities of trainees after the completion of the courses in order to monitor the effectiveness of training, and AH income enhancement.

15. SKILL TESTING Skill test is considered as one of the core instruments to stimulate training providers to maintain training quality and therewith enhancing the chances for the participants to be employed. THL may support skill test of all participants in collaboration with TSP to send all participants for the National Skills Testing Board (NSTB) skill test. During the test, THL/ESMSP staff will be present as an observer and shares its feedback with NSTB after the completion of the test. NSTB is often responsive to such suggestions, which adds value to the quality of skills.

16. POST-TRAINING SUPPORT PLAN All the participants will be allowed to take the sewing machine and the scissors that has been used during the training period so that they can start their vocation immediately by them. RTC will also facilitate for searching the job by using their strong network with many employers. Interaction program with the employees of same professional will be organized for searching the opportunity of placement and inform them about the course content and trained graduates.

ANNEX-1: SURVEY FORM Detail of Applicant HHs Code No. Name of Applicant: ID of the applicant Name of HH Head: Name of Landlord: Address: Municipality/Rural Municipality: Ward No. Village: Tole: Contact No.

1. Sex: (a) Male (b) Female (c) Other 2. Date of Birth: …………/…………/…………… 3. Educational Qualification: 4. Type of affect by the project

(a) Exhaustive displaced (b) Fractional affected (c) Nominal affected (d) None of above

5. Which training do you request to THL? Priority Scope of Training Priority Scope of training Mason Carpenter Driving(heavy, light) Tailoring Scaffold Beautician Electrician Office secretary Welding Waiter Bar Bender Cook Construction Off seasonal vegetable Technician Social Mobilizer Barber Accounting Security guard Plumbing Computer operator Painter Fish kipping training Herb Cultivation Livestock Agricultural related Other……………………….. 6. What will you do after completion of training? (a) Initialization of own trade (b) Wages (c) Skill enhancement (d) Foreign employment

All description mention above are true. Signature of applicant Date………./………./……………

ANNEX-2: PHOTO

Format of need assessment form Supporting documents *(Citizenship)

ANNEX 3: A LIST OF PEOPLE SHOWING INTEREST IN TAILORING TRAINING Name of Land Owner NAME OF HH Municipality Ward SN HH APPLICANT Contact No Code

Rising 1 Anta Bahadur Thapa Indra Bahadur Thapa V-0216 1 9806772691 Nga Bahadur Thapa Indra Thapa Vyas 5 V-0210 2 Magagar 9829120190 M-0051 3 Chini Maya Darlami Moti Maya Ale Thapa Bhimad 5 9817190993 Nar Bahadur Sinjali Magar Dalsara Thapa Bhimad 5 M-0001 4 9826115478 Rising 1 M-0033 5 Dil Maya Thapa Darlami Priya Ramji Thapa 9805883422 M-0102 6 Uttar Kumar Gurung Danta Maya Gurung Bhimad 5 9815144631 M-1089 7 Khil Bahadur Gurung Chham Maya Gurung Bhimad 5 9825149799 M-0280 8 Sumitra Gurung Sabita Gurung Bhimad 5 9816171063

M-0274 9 Chhabilal Gurung Indira Gurung Myagde 5 9826135486

M-0294 10 Tek Bahadur Gurung Simran Gurung Bhimad 5 9814111708

V-0527 11 Shree Jam Ale Anusha Thapa Myagde 3 9805849010

V-0514 12 Purna Bdr Thapa Purna Maya Thapa Myagde 5 9866000091 V-0519 13 Shree Maya Ale Shanti Ale Vyas 5 9842641081

V-0517 14 Kesh Bahadur Thapa Dil Maya Thapa Bhimad 5 9806579848 V-0527 15 Shree Jam Ale Ro Maya Ale Bhimad 5 9805848031 Rishi Ram Ale & Lila Maya Indra Thapa Ale Bhimad 5 B-0069 16 Ale 9818665451 Rising 1 Netra Lal Shrestha Nirmala Shrestha (Sumitra Shrestha) B-0265 17 9817146446 Shobha Khar Gaire Nirmala Gairhe Sankhi Mygde 5 B-0293 18

B-0019 19 Lal Bahadur Thapa Rupa Thapa Vyas 5 9814197279 B-0293 20 Shobha Khar Gaire Apsara Gairhe Vyas 5 98 B-0042 21 Dil Maya Gaire Rita Gairhe Bhimad 5 9846155400 B-0272 22 Hom Bahadur Thapa Durga Aryal Gairhe Rising 1,6 9846219446

B-0267 23 Rudra Shrestha Bishnu Shreatha Bhimad 5 9813516636 Aita Bahadur BahadurK.& Parbati B. K. Rishing 7 B-0064 24 Parbati BK 9804132982 Til Bahadur Ale &Vittasara Rising 1 Luku Maya Ale B-0066 25 Ale 9869539483 Kul Bahadur Rana Tara Thapa Rana Bhimad 5 B-0018 26 9805816894 Gomati (Man Maya Thapa) Gita Thapa Bhimad 5 B-0101 27 9805877987 B-0135 28 Tanka Nath Gaire Mira Gairhe Bhimad 5 9860737236

Tarapati Basyal & Chandrawoti Basyal Myagde 2 Chandrabati Basyal B-0067 29 9846198486

Name of Land Owner NAME OF HH Municipality Ward SN HH APPLICANT Contact No Code

Bal Bahadur Damai & Chandrawoti Damai Bhimad 5 B-0062 30 Chandra Bati Damai 9805819332 B-0292 31 Bishnu Kamal Gaire Sudarshan Gairhe Bhimad 5 9846912175 R-0410 32 Thaman Singh Sarki Aasha Nepali Bhimad 5 9826184892 Gan Bahadur Garja Magar Bishnu Maya Garja Myagde 3 R-0437 33 Magar 9825127664 B-0218 34 Gauri Thapa Kajal Thapa Vyas 5 9817178751 Ran Bahadur Sunari Tara Maya Thapa Rising 7 B-0209 35 9817157438 B-0299 36 Pabitra Thapa Baalu Thapa Bhimad 5 9829122965 Padam Bahadur Thapa Rising 1 R-0403 37 Hima Ale Thapa 985149158 Chetra Bdr Thapa Shova Thapa Myagde 6 B-0311 38 9806632048 B-0231 39 Til Bahadur Thapa Chitu Thapa Bhimad 5 9829123918 Uma Sara Thapa Ran Bahadur Sunari Vyas 5 B-0209 40 Rana 9819168516 Bishnu Maya Thapa R-0459 41 Urmila Thapa Rising 6 9816670577 R-0369 42 Lila Ale Umasara Ale Bhimad 5 9824119654 Rima Maya Magar Kopila Garja Bhimad 5 R-0367 43 9817195778 Chitra Ale Samet Ruki maya Thapa Ale Myagde 5 R-0128 44 9805847771 R-0082 45 Chitra Sing Ale Kha Maya Ale Vyas 5 9827197421 Kewalisara Thapa Rim kala devi Thapa Bhimad 5 M-0326 46 9825121941 Iswor Man Thapa Ram Maya Thapa Myagde 4,5 R-0121 47 9825153851 Jyoti Sara Ale Magar Jenisha Ale Bhimad 5 R-0180 48 9826186206

B-0220 49 Hasta Bahadur Saru Maina Rilami Chhetri Bhimad 5 984691195 Ratna Kumari Ranabhat Rashmi Ranabhat Bhimad 5 R-0383 50 9816698740

TANAHU HYDROPOWER LIMITED TANAHU HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Skill Development Training Proposal on Beautician

Consulting Services For Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP)

June 2020

INTRODUCTION This report fall under the task Community training, this specific proposal is dedicated to Affected Households as part of the livelihood enhancement measures under the framework of Livelihood Restoration Plan.

As per methodology set in ESMSP Inception Report, the Community training will be delivered according the provision set into LRP and CDP and harmonized by GESIAP and it will be aimed at developing skills among the affected households and vulnerable people. ESMSP will define a training strategy that will ensure inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

This Training strategy will be in conformity with the provision set by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) There will be two main categories of training: (I) Project generated labour demand which can be, short medium and long term such as employment in forestry, fisheries, constructions, office works, cleaning, cooking services etc. (II) Local marked demand which can be medium or long term. This category will refer to the TEVT that will be delivered for the development of small business activities both for single individual and for small groups of people.

This proposal falls under Category II

Questionnaire was filled up with the help of facilitators assigned from THL in Project Implementation Centres and coordination with the Local Consultative Forums (LCF). Total 292 households completed the questionnaire. Out of them 217 households were from the Ahs. Total 438 trainings have been listed out

The tabulated data are attached to this Report (Annex 3) and show the following preferences among AHs:

There were 22 training topics, 9 were related with the construction works, 11 were related with income generating/entrepreneurship and 2 were related with office related works. 54 % request was for the male and 46 % for female which is very encouraging from the gender perspectives. On the request of the LCFs, THL has facilitated in providing training 40 people in electrician and 20 people in plumbing. There was no female participation in electrician and plumbing trainings last year. So, ESMSP has emphasized in providing training to women participation analyzing the

trade-wise demand, market analysis, GESI and vulnerability analysis. ESMSP has proposed Beautician and Tailoring trainings for this fiscal year. This proposal summarizes the detail plan on Beautician Training.

Beautician was sixth most preferred training among the surveyed topic. The request was made by 27 people. All of them are female.

CTEVT has a training package for the Beautician for the period of 390 hours spanning for 90 days (three months) with an average 5 hour daily theoretical and practical classes (10% theory and 90% practical course). It is expected that the training service providers will strictly follow the requirement of training, its content, and delivery method, selection of training participants and recruitment of trainers as per the prescribed guideline of CTEVT.

Rural Training Centre, Bhimad (RTC) is a qualified training service provider, will deliver training in close coordination with ESMSP/THL to ensure its quality service. After the completion of training, all participants will need to attend the skill tests conducted by the National Skill Testing Board (NSTB). The skill test for Level 1 trainees requires trainees to fulfill basic requirements of skill test as stated above. There are 120 number of Beautician shops in Project area. The trained human person could be employed in these. This profession is one of the most preferred income generating activities among the women.

The effectiveness for this training shall be evaluated through result-based monitoring framework for the better success of the training program. After completion the training, ESMSP/CTEVT will coordinate with reputed Beautician institutions to have internship facilities for trainees, which will be helpful to be employed. Finally, it is expected that the implementation of this training will help in improving the economic condition of the project affected families and contribute to the timely completion of the project through improved knowledge and skills. BACKGROUND Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL) was established in March 2012 as a subsidiary company of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and is responsible as the executing agency (EA) to promote the Project. The Project is being co-funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and European Investment Bank (EIB). THL has the overall responsibility to plan, prepare, implement and monitor all agreed environmental and social mitigation and enhancement measures. Within THL the Environmental and Social Monitoring Unit (ESMU) was established on 16 October 2015 through an approval of the THL Board and started its operation on 27 October 2015 being in charge of environmental and social safeguards. This unit is supported by an Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP). In addition, this unit is cooperating with the Project Supervision Consultant (PSC) also on environmental and social safeguards. Number of people have been affected different means such as loss of land, houses, living means, business and others.

The SESAH indicates that 396 AHs about 84% of all surveyed 475 AHs are vulnerable Ahs Among the five criteria of vulnerability, Janjati is one of them. But all the Janjati need not have to be under the vulnerable group. Hence it is recommended to revisit the vulnerability criteria. The social safeguard framework of the project focus on three major plans

1) The livelihood restoration strategy has its focus on non-land based programs aimed at preventing impoverishment, restoring incomes and building viable communities. These programs include activities which provide employment, occupational training, financial literacy and management, small business and enterprise development for job creation. 2) A special Community Development Plan as part of the Project will be launched to provide health and education facilities and income-generation assistance to affected vulnerable people. The affected Janajati households will be major beneficiaries of the strategy. 3) A GESIAP 2013, which shows in Output I, item 1.3 “Restoring livelihoods affected by resettlement with new skills training” shall provide:  Life and financial management skills training to be provided to displaced households (HH), including all physically displaced HH and female-headed HH (FHH) 9, some living below the poverty line. Target: 758 HH; at least 70% will have joint participation man/woman  Vocational training provided to eligible HH on new skills supporting project jobs/opportunities. Training opportunities and potential trainees will be identified following needs assessment carried out across the project area. Target: 1,000 persons; 60% woman/SEP (600) OBJECTIVE The main objective of this skill development training is met from the following specific objectives. Objectives of the community training will be to  Enhance the skills of the young entrants in the labour markets as per market demand  Enhance skills of disadvantaged groups in order to have access to the labour market  Guarantee equity in the access to the training  Define a training strategy marked oriented as much as possible.  Assess human resource requirement for the project during construction stage and potential employers of periphery municipalities.  To provide both skilled and unskilled training opportunities to affected persons;  To provide opportunities for local residents to access employment opportunities created during and after the construction of the project; and  To enhance the Socio-economic status of the project affected people. RATIONALE OF THE BEAUTICIAN TRAINING Professional beauticians play a major role in enhancing their client's physical appearance which helps them feel good about their body and builds their self-esteem. Some clients visit beauty salons to get rid of stress and they are happy when beauticians encourage a fun and relaxing environment.

A trained beautician could better performance which will enhance the personality of the people. Hence there is always high demand of trained Beautician in the market. Beautician one of the most preferred job among the female population as it does not required high academic qualification, high investment and establishment cost. It could be easily carried out from home also with a Beautician Instruments. Beautician is always in demand profession in urban areas as well as in rural area also.

The need assessment survey of the affected households also identified Beautician as sixth most preferred training among the 22 trainings whereas it was most preferred income generating training among the women. There are 120 number of Beauty Parlors in project Area. Apart from that large numbers of women also do Beautician from home and make some income to support family income. A trained person could always deliver better product. The person could be either employed in the existing Beauty Parlor or start her own entrepreneurship from suitable place. With scope of such large potential of employment, the LCFc of Bhimad, Rising and Myagde also recommended THL to conduct the Beautician training. Based against this background THL instructed ESMSP to develop a training plan for Beautician.

According to theme and motto of the National Policy on Land Acquisition, Compensation and Resettlement in Development Projects in Nepal, ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS, 2009), JICA guidelines and the EIB Principles and Standards, There is provision for the project affected families to be entitled to compensation for livelihood restoration and to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups. IMPORTANCE OF THE BEAUTICIAN TRAINING Professional Beautician play a major role in enhancing their client's physical appearance with good makeup which helps them feel good about their body looks. It is helpful to start own Beauty Parlor or work from the comfort of their own homes. Starting a Beautician shop offers employment opportunities for others also. Beautician does not required fixed working hour like office working hour. It could be carried out at the convenient time. A certified Beautician would be paid higher or may even fix her own rate. TARGETED PARTICIPANTS, SIZE AND SELECTION CRITERIA The targeted participant for this training is mainly from the member of the project affected households (PAHs.). Need assessment survey response from 217 households showed 27 persons interested in the Beautician training and all are female. A list of interested participants is presented in Annex 3.

With consultation with LCF, Bhimad, Rising, Myagde, Vyas and THL, the size of the first batch of the training on Beautician would be 20 people. The candidate will be selected on following basis;  Must be the member of affected household from THP  Preference will be given to dalit, poor, widow, single women  Preference will be given to severely project affected household (household who lost house or the household who lost entire parcel of land)  Age group between 20 years to 40 years Apart from that an interview will be taken to assess the motivation and commitment, visioning and attitude and, plan for self-employment and enterprising EXPECTED OUTPUT OF THE TRAINING The major outputs of the training will be  20 women participants will be skilled in Beautician  Participants could be self-employed or even employed in one of the Beautician shops

 Will contribute in the income of household thereby increase in living standards of the participants BASIC CONTENTS OF THE TRAINING This training course comprises of 390 hours spanning up to three months as per the government norms. The basic content has been developed on the basis of standard curriculum of CTEVT as follows:

Table 1: Basic Contents of Course

Name of Training Basic Contents Duration Beautician ( Level –I) Shampooing hair; cutting hair in simple way; 390 Hours (3 Months) performing hair blow dry/setting; setting roller; performing simple hair massage; performing simple hair put up; applying herbal hair dye; shaping eyebrow; performing face cleansing; applying simple make-up; performing manicure/pedicure; removing unwanted hair in simple method (waxing/threading, tweezers); and applying Mehendi art. BUDGET AND ESTIMATE The tentative budget for the training is NRs 2,192,426,00 for 20 participants. The cost per participants is NRs 109,621.00. The budget has been prepared in line with the standard practice CTVET. The estimate will be finalized number of participants.

Table 2: Summary of Estimated Budget S.N. Description Total Cost (NRs)

1 Stationery Cost 36,985.00

2 Training Materials Cost 157,675.00 3 Instructional Cost 341,600.00

4 Accommodation Cost 1,092,000.00

5 Miscellaneous Cost 311,940.00 Total 1,940,200.00 13% VAT 252,226,00 Grand Total 2,192,426,00 The major cost of training is on the accommodation. TRAINING VENUE AND DATE The proposed training is planned to be carried out in the Rural Technical Centre, Bhimad, one of the project affected municipality. It has easy access from all the project affected areas. Public transportation is also available. The RTC has the accommodation facility also for participants who has problem in commuting daily.

The Beautician Training will be residential for those, who cannot manage transportation day by and remaining participants will be non-residential. Training will be carried out in the month of April,

2020. TRAINING DELIVERY METHOD AND QUALITY The following techniques should be considered during training delivery:  Lessons plan prepared and used by instructors;  Practical sessions conducted as per course/ curriculum;  Performance guide used by the trainer;  Lesson introduced as per standard;  Demonstration of skill made with step by step explanation;  Clear instruction to trainees before practice;  Guided practice provided as per needs  Observation of trainees work by instructors during practice;  Group work given as per nature of skills;  Independent practice provided as per nature of needs;  Timely constructive feedback given to trainees by instructors;  Simple language used in instruction;  Class participation and interaction encouraged; and  Project work/problem/assignment given to the trainees. EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK COLLECTION Training service providers will develop the training evaluation system. Evaluation system will cover management, trainees’ recruitment process, training physical facilities and environment, trainer (number/qualification/training), post-training support plans, use of training materials and training delivery methods. The overall performance of training will be evaluated on the basis of feedback given by the participants. Pre-testing and post-testing of knowledge of particular training will be done to measure the effectiveness of training. The feedback from each participant will be collected to improve content or method, if required. MODE OF PAYMENT Mode of payment will be as follows:  30 % of the agreement amount as the advance payment within 7 days of the contract agreement  40 % of the agreement amount as the progress payment at the middle of the training period  30 % of the agreement amount submission and approval of the training report All the payment will be made through A/C payee checks MONITORING AND REPORTING THL/ESMSP will monitor the training with standard monitoring check list and regular visits during the training period. Feedback from the participants will be taken. Comments and suggestions will be given for improving quality of training program in terms of technical content and logistic facilities. CTEVT curriculum will be used to ensure the quality of training.

ESMPS will monitor the activities of the trainees after the completion of the courses to assess in the effectiveness of training and enhancement in the income level. SKILL TESTING Skill test is considered as one of the core instruments to stimulate training providers to maintain

training quality and therewith enhancing the chances for the participants to be employed. THL will support skill test of all participants in collaboration with TSP to send all participants for the National Skills Testing Board (NSTB) skill test.

During the test, THL/ESMSP staff will be present as an observer and shares its feedback with NSTB after the completion of the test. NSTB is often responsive to such suggestions, which adds value to the quality of skills. POST-TRAINING SUPPORT PLAN THL may provide seed money to first 3 ranked trainees for the establishment of the beauty parlor of their own. RTC will also facilitate in getting jobs in the existing beauty parlor in the project area using their strong network. Interaction program with the employees of same professional will be organized for searching the opportunity of placement and inform them about the course content and trained graduates.

ANNEX-1: SURVEY FIRM DETAIL OF APPLICANT HHs Code No. Name of Applicant: ID of the applicant Name of HH Head: Name of Landlord: Address: Municipality/Rural Municipality: Ward No. Village: Tole: Contact No. 5. Sex: (a) Male (b) Female (c) Other 6. Date of Birth: …………/…………/…………… 7. Educational Qualification: 8. Type of affect by the project (a) Exhaustive displaced (b) Fractional affected (c) Nominal affected (d) None of above 5. Which training do you request to THL? Priority Scope of training Priority Scope of training Mason Carpenter Driving(heavy, light) Beautician Scaffold Beautician Electrician Office secretary Welding Waiter Bar Bender Cook Construction Technician Off seasonal vegetable Social Mobilizer Barber Accounting Security guard Plumbing Computer operator Painter Fish kipping training Herb Cultivation Livestock Agricultural related Other………………………..

6. What will you do after completion of training? (a) Initialization of own trade (b) Wages (c) Skill enhancement (d) Foreign employment

All description mention above are true. Signature of applicant Date………./………./……………

ANNEX-2: PHOTO

Format of need assessment form Supporting documents *(Citizenship)

ANNEX 3: A LIST OF PEOPLE SHOWING INTEREST IN BEAUTICIAN TRAINING

HH Ward Name of Land Owner Age Score of CODE S.N Name of Applicant Municipality Contact No HH Year Vulnerability

Uttar Kumar Gurung Danta Maya Gurung Myagde 5 63 M-0102 1 1 9815144631 Chhabilal Gurung Indira Gurung Mygde 5 50 M-0274 2 1 9826135486 Khil Bahadur Gurung Chham Maya Gurung Myagde 5 M-0189 3 1 9825149799 M-0280 4 Sumitre Gurung Sabita Gurung Myagde 5 1 9816171063 Bhagawati Shrestha Bhagawoti Shrestha Vyas 5 54 V-0509 5 1 9856060021

Padam Bahadur Thapa, Sangita Ale Vyas 5 56 2 Dal Bdr Thapa V-0544 6 99806521648

Padam Bahadur Thapa, Sabina Bache Vyas 5 56 2 Dal Bdr Thapa V-0544 7 9816652299 V-0541 8 Eman Sing Ale Sharmila Ale Vyas 5 51 2 9806720516 V-0527 9 Shree Jam Ale Anusha Thapa Vyas 5 55 1 9805849010 Suk Maya Thapa Parbati Thapa Vyas 5 43 2 V-0543 10 9819108757 Hari Chandra Bhandari Swostika Bhandari Bhimad 5 44 0 B-0048 11 9816613878 Haribhakata Shrestha Pushpa Shrestha Bhimad 5 52 3 B-0264 12 9846151708 Babu Ram Shrestha Sirjana Shrestha Bhimad 5 54 1 B-0206 13 9819192246 Bishnu Hari Gairee Yashoda Gairhe Bhimad 5 65 0 B-0016 14 9843606033

Netra Lal Shrestha Nirmala Shrestha Bhimad 5 2 (Sumitra Shrestha) B-0265 15 9817146446

HH Ward Name of Land Owner Age Score of CODE S.N Name of Applicant Municipality Contact No HH Year Vulnerability

Lal Bahadur Thapa Rupa Thapa Bhimad 5 55 1 B-0019 16 9814197279 Rudra Shrestha Bishnu Shreatha Bhimad 5 36 0 B-0267 17 9813516636 Soti maya Shrestha Chandra Maya Shrestha Bhimad 5 78 4 B-0239 18 9814140205

Netra Lal Shrestha Gita Shrestha Bhimad 5 2 (Sumitra Shrestha) B-0265 19 9805807534

Sabita Adhikari Gairhe 0 B-0016A 20 9866007980 Kul Bahadur Rana Tara Thapa Rana Bhimad 5 70 2 B-0018 21 9805816894 Tek Bahadur Garja Rising 1 Anisha Garja Magar 2 R-0356 22 Magar 9824189411 Kesh Kumari Thapa Rima Thapa Bhimad 5 51 2 B-0310 23 9806517282 Til Bahadur Thapa Shri maya Thapa Bhimad 5 61 1 B-0231 24 9806776165 Shree Maya Saru Puja Rana Saru Rising 7 77 3 R-0136 25 9814142169 Chitra Ale Samet Bal Kumari Ale Rising 6 2 R-0128 26 9825149814 Durga Bahadur Ranabhat Rising 1 Nisha Ranabhat 0 R-0389 27 9806587435

Annex 4 Proposals for Community Development Works

TANAHU HYDROPOWER LIMITED

TANAHU HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Proposal for Construction of Kitchen Room for Parashar Aashram (Elderly Home), Byas Municipality

Prepared By Consulting Services for Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP) June 2020

BACKGROUND

THL is constructing Tanahu Hydropower Project with installed capacity of 140 MW. The project is affecting the land and structures located in Bhimad Municipality, Byas Municipality, Myagde Rural Municipality and Rising Rural Municipality. EIA study of the Project and Rehabilitation and Resettlements Implementation Plan (RRIP) has been prepared for the project. Apart from the mitigation and compensation suggested for the project impacts, the EIA study also suggested supporting the development programs of the affected areas under Community Support Programme.

THL has prepared a strategy for the implementation Community Support Programme. The hydropower development policy of Nepal also mandated to make provision of 0.75 % of the construction cost of hydropower project for the community support programs of the affected areas. Against this background the LCF has been formed in each of the affected municipality and rural municipality. THL has been coordinating with these LCFs in the implementation of the compensation, mitigation and community support programs in the respective area.

THL received a request from LCF of Byas Municipality for supporting the completion of construction of Kitchen building of Parashar Aasharam, an old age home, located in ward no 5 of Byas Municipality. This has been named as the Sub-project hence forth. Tanahu Hydropower project as the Project.

THE SUB-PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Parashar Aashram was constructed in year 2071 (2014) BS with financial assistance of Paropakar Rastriya Manhasangh, a national NGO working in the social sector in the field of social and health service. This organization has been helping in establishing orphanage, old age homes, school and hospitals. Initially it had capacity for 10 people. At present there are 16 people are residing in the building. Among them 8 are male and remaining 8 are female. A list of the residents of the Parashar Aashram is presented in Annex 1.

The residents are not only from the Project affected area but also from the other parts of Nepal. The Byas Municipality is proud to provide service of old age home to the other parts of Nepal also. The Aashram is being operated by the branch committee of Paropkar Rastriya Mahasangh of Nepal located in Byas Municipality. A list of branch committee is presented in Annex 2.

As there are more demand for the sheltering the senior citizens, Aashram committee decided to increase capacity to 24 beds by moving out the kitchen unit of size 35 ft by 15 ft from the main building so that more could be accommodated prepared a plan, and requested Byas Municipality for the financial support. The Municipality provided financial assistance of NRs 670,000.00 last fiscal year which could complete foundation works and erection of columns. Status of the completed construction works is presented in Photo plate 1. Byas Municipality through the LCF of THL requested THL for the completion of the kitchen structure.

Figure 1: Location Map of Parasar Asharam (Oldage Home)

The term old age home is self-explanatory. It is home for senior citizens who do not have people to look after them by the family members or who are neglected by the family members. Elderly people are an integral part of a population of any country who owe respect and attention equally like any other section. Loneliness, illness due to ageing and lack of raring and caring from family members are the most of the treacherous conditions which elderly people are facing. This Aaashram provides homely shelter to such disadvantage people.

Figure 2: Under Construction Kitchen Room

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work of this subproject is to support the completion of the construction of the Kitchen building of Parashar Ashram. The Aashram has made cost estimate for the remaining works of the Kitchen building. THL is to review the design and cost estimates and provide the budget for the completion of the kitchen structure by ensuring the quality of the construction works

JUSTIFICATION OF SUB-PROJECT

Elderly people are an integral part of a population of any country who owe respect and attention equally like any other section. However, due to change in family structure and modernization, elderly population is facing certain challenges to live their life respectfully. Loneliness, illness due to ageing and lack of raring and caring from family members are the most of the treacherous conditions which elderly people are facing.

Byas Municipality is one of the affected municipalities of Tanahu Hydropower Project. On the request of The Municipality, the LCF of Tanahu Hydropower Project, Byas Municipality has made request to THL to support the constriction of the kitchen room for old age home. As the activity is meant for the benefit of the disadvantage people (senior citizens), the ESMSP recommends THL for supporting the this subproject

BENEFICIARIES OF SUB-PROJECT

The residents of the Parashar Aashram are the direct beneficiaries of the subproject. It will be the shelter home for the 24 senior citizens from different part of the country. Byas Municipality, one of the affected municipalities is to provide such noble service to the nation. As the Aashram is located on the close vicinity of the Parashar temple and Byas Cave, number of people do visit the Aasharam. The Aashram will have capacity to host 24 elderly people who are either neglected from the family or who do not have any one to look after. As the Aashram is located in Byas Municipality, the resident of Byas Municipality and its neighboring municipality Myagde Rural Municipality and Rishing Rural Municipality could be the beneficiaries.

Figure 3: Senior People Sleeping Bed and Resting Places

COST ESTIMATE: Total cost of Parashar Senior Home is NRs.1040849.88. Detail cost breakdown is separately attached in Annex 4.

IMPLEMENTATION MODALITY: THL will allocate an amount of NRs 1,040,850.00 for the construction of kitchen building of Parashar Aasharm, located in ward no 5 of Byas Municipality. The fund will be challenged through Byas Municipality. The Parashar Aashram Committee will mobilize skilled and unskilled worker for the construction of the kitchen room. The work will be supervised by municipality technical persons and weekly monitored by the ward chairperson, THL/ESMSP. After completion of the work, committee will conduct a public audit in the presence of the stake holders such as members from Byas municipality, THL representative, representative from Paropakar Mahasangh of Nepal. THL will provide 25 % of the allocated fund as the mobilization to start the works to the Byas Municipality. Rest of the budget will be released after the public audit.

Annex 1: List of Residents in the Old Age Home

S. N Name Male/Female Address Age Remarks 1 Balkrishna Bhandari Male Rupandehi 60 2 Bishnu Maya Ranabhat Female Myagde 69 3 Mithunaya Female Lamjung 65 4 Saraswoti Shrestha Female lamjung 82 5 Manmaya Magar Female Byas Municipality 82 6 Gagan Bahadur Thapa Male Byas Municipality 82 7 Ram Prasad Shrestha Male Bandipur,Tanahu 78 8 Gir Bahadur Thapa Magar Male Shyamghat, Tanahun 76 9 Shiva Bhandari Male Baglung 60 10 Homraj Regmi Male Chitwan 60 11 Bimala Gurung Female Bandipur,Tanahu 55 12 Sarimaya Gurung Female Bandipur,Tanahu 60 13 Khini Maya Aryal Female Byas Municipality 86 14 Junetara Pandit Male Gagedi,Tanahu 72 15 Januka Pandit Female Gagedi,Tanahu 66 16 Bal Bahadur Ranabhat Male Gagedi,Tanahu 75

Annex 2: Paropakar Rastriya Mahasangha Nepal, Branch Committee S. Name Designation Address Remark N 984393541 1 Mr. Tara nath Ghimire Chairperson Byas-3 5 Vice 984606230 2 Mr. Balbahadur Ranabhat Byas-3 Chairperson 6 984655533 3 Mr. Satya Prasad Khanal Secretary Byas-5 8 Mrs. Bhgyasali 4 Joint secretary Byas-4 Dhaungana 5 Mr. Krishna Raj Pande Treasure Byas-4 6 Mr. Krishna Prasad Panta Member Byas-2 Mangpang- 7 Mr. Kesabraj Poudel Member 2 8 Mrs. Saraswoty Poudel Member Byas-4 9 Mr. Rameshwor Kafle Member Byas-2 10 Mrs. Narayani Wagle Member Byas-5 11 Mrs. Krishna Bharati Giri Member Byas-5 12 Mr. Bhanubhakta Pandit Member Byas-6 13 Mrs Saraswoti Sigdel Member Khairani 14 Mr. Rishiram Dhungana Member Byas-6 15 Mrs. Tikakumari Bharati Member Byas-5 16 Mrs. Bisnumaya Magar Member Byas-5

Annex-3 Minute on recommendation from old age home

Annex 4 Cost Estimates of Kitchen Rooms. length Breadth Height Quantity Amount in Sl NoDescription Unit No Rate in Nrs in m in m in m in m3 Nrs Stone soling works 1 1 10.67 4.57 0.15 7.314 2,801.52 20,491.12 room 2 1:2:4 PCC m 3 room 3 10.67 4.57 0.1 14.629 13,195.81 193,035.83 3 1:2:4 PCC for RCC m 3 beam long 2 10.67 0.25 0.25 1.334 short 4 4.57 0.25 0.25 1.143 slab 1 13.5 5.7 0.1 7.695 10.171 16,626.98 169,117.17 Reinforcement 4 work@1% of PCC for kg 1 799.47 118.03 94,361.44 RCC volume 1:4 brick masonry 5 m 3 wall long wall 2 10.67 0.1 2.7 5.762 short wall 2 4.57 0.1 2.7 2.468 deduction for opening door 1 -1 0.9 0.1 2.1 (0.189) door 2 -1 0.75 0.1 1.8 (0.135) window -4 1.5 0.1 1.5 (0.900) 7.006 13,756.29 96,371.07 5 1:4 ,12.5mm plaster m 2 long wall 4 10.67 2.7 115.236 short wall 4 4.57 2.7 49.356 deduction for opening - door 1 -2 0.9 2.1 (3.780) door 2 -2 0.75 1.8 (2.700) window -8 1.5 1.5 (18.000) 140.112 340.78 47,747.37 1:4 ,12.5mm plaster 6 m 2 1 13.5 5.7 76.950 368.78 28,377.62 in ceiling 1:4 ,20mm plaster in 7 m 2 1 13.5 5.7 76.950 436.8 33,611.76 floor 8 3mm punning m 2 1 13.5 5.7 76.950 257.52 19,816.16 2 coats weather coat apex paint of 9 approved colour m 2 217.05 268.17 58,206.30 Painting in wall and ceiling Door and window 10 m 3 chaukath door 1 1 5.2 0.08 0.1 0.042 door 2 1 4.45 0.08 0.1 0.036 window 4 9.2 0.08 0.1 0.294 0.372 260,920.30 96,957.98 Window shutter with 11 m 2 4 1.5 1.5 9 9,692.43 87,231.89 4mm glass 12 Door shutter m 3 door 1 1 0.9 2.1 1.89 door 2 1 0.75 1.8 1.35 3.24 14,041.97 45,495.98 Total 990,821.69 Electrical,water 13 supply and sanitation 50,000.00 work Grand Total Rs. 1,040,849.88

Annex 5: Municipality request Letter

Annex 6: LCF meeting minute (Nepali & English)

LCF meeting in Byas Municipality LCF meeting was conducted in Byas Municipality dated 25th February, 2020. That program was chaired by Mr. Baikunth Newpane LCF coordinator/Mayor of Byas Municipality. Program was conduct by Mr. Uddab Poudel, ESMSP staff and other members are present as below: SN Name Designation Contact Remark number 1 Mr. BaikunthaNewpne Coordinator/Chairperson of Byas Rural 9856061162 Municipality 2 Mrs. Mira Joshi Member/Deputy Chairperson of Byas Rural Municipality 3 Mr. Mohan Shrestha Member/ chairperson of ward no 1 9856028989 4 Mr. Nara Bahaudur Social Worker, Byas Ranabhat 5 Mrs. TikamayaJhedi Affected woman representative 6 Mr. Gobinda Poudel Representative forest office Other representative SN Name Designation Contact Remark Number 1 Mr. Padam Jamar Kattel ESMSP 9841822165 2 Mr. Uddab Poudel ESMSP 3 Mr. Krishna Kumar Chairperson, Patan Community Shreaths Society 4 Mr. Babulal Joshy Secretary, Patan Community Society 5 Uttam RajNewpane ESMSP 6 Assis Shrestha PIC/THL

Proposed agendas 1. Drainage canal repair from barahi to bhimsen chowk, Byas 5. 2. Parashar Elder shelter (Paropakar Rastriya Mahasangha Nepal, Branch office kitchen room construction, Betini in Byas-5) construction 3. Betini Drinking water supply project 4. Compensation to traditionally cultivated (nonregistered) land at Betini. As per discussion LCF made decision as follows: 1. From Barahi to Bhimsen chowk road should be upgraded and drainage system should be repair & maintenance, put Hum pipe to cross the road. After the completion of the work fund will be released to Byas municipality account. 2. The cost estimate for the construction of elderly home is under progress. After receiving the estimate and all the procedure completed the construction activity will start. 3. A consultation and co-ordination will be made with ward chairperson of Byas Municipality ward no 5 for further process of drinking water supply project of Betini area. 4. For the case of compensation to the unregistered land at Beteni, as per the rules and regulation compensation should be made.

Annex 7: Photograph

. Old Age Home Current Building

Proposed Site for Kitchen Construction

Guruasram Students Cleaning Hall and Front Side of Building

TANAHU HYDROPOWER LIMITED

TANAHU HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Proposal for Upgrading of Urban Road in Patan Area, Byas Municipality

Prepared By

Consulting Services for Environmental and Social Management Service Provider (ESMSP)

June 2020

1 BACKGROUND

On 2076/8/01 (Nov17, 2019) THL received a request from Byas Municipality for financial assistance in upgrading of a section of urban road about 170 m from Barahi to Bhairabh Chowk (Junction). It is a side road from the main project access road from Barahi to Bhairabh Chowk. There are 54 households in this section of the road who are the direct beneficiaries. Out of them, only 2 are from the directly project affected households in terms of losing land or property. But this road is the short route to the Damauli for the local people. Local people of the vicinity of the area use this road to go to the market and other places. Considering the importance of the road, LCF and Byas Municipality recommended to take up his project. The upgrading works mainly comprise of construction of road side drain and a road culvert, this road also leads to THL camp. On Feb 25, 2020, LCF meeting of Byas was held to discuss in different issues of Project. The meeting was chaired by the coordinator of the LCF. He is also Mayor of the Byas Municipality. One of the decisions of the meeting was to request THL for the upgrading of the road from Barahi to Bhairab Chowk under the community support programme.

As the request came through the LCF, Bhimad Municipality for the local area development of Project affected area, THL in principally agreed to fund the upgrading works. On Feb 27, 2020 Byas Municipality sent a cost estimate for the proposal. This Upgrading of Urban Road has been named as the Sub-project henceforth. Tanahu Hydropower Project as the Project.

2 THE SUB-PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed sub project is the improvement of drainage system in Barahi to Bhairabh Chowk section of road off taking from the access road of THL. Total length of the road is 375 m. The road has drainage facilities in some part and road side drain is connected to Guring Khola, a stream affluent of Seti River, but without proper outfall which erodes the out fall point. The sub-project component consists of construction of road side drain (175m) from Barahi chowk to Bhairabh Chowk, construction of road culvert and gabion work protection at the outfall of drain at Gurung Khola.

By this project the whole community residents of Patan on the either side of the road, a total of 54 houses and 331 individuals will be benefited with good road network with Damauli, district head quarter.

Byas Municipality through the LCF meeting requested THL for the support on construction of this sub-project.

Figure 3: Location Map of Upgrading of the Urban Road in Patan Area

3 SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work of this subproject is (i) construction of road side drain from Barahi to Bhairabh Chowk (about 174 m length), (ii) construction of road culvert (iii) gabion work protection at the outfall of the drain at Gurung Khola. Bhimad Municipality has prepared the design and cost estimates. THL has to review the design and cost estimates and provide the budget for the completion of the road side drain, gabion wall and road culvert by ensuring the quality of the construction works.

4 JUSTIFICATION OF SUB-PROJECT

The sub-project is located in the Project affected area. The road from Barahi to Bhairabh Chowk one of busy section of urban road network of the Bhimad Municipality. But due to lack of proper road side drain in the road, water get stagnant and road surface is damaged specially during the rainy season. The stagnant water is the breeding place for the mosquitos. On the either side of the road, there are 54 houses. A list of house owner located on the either side of the road is presented in Annex 1. They have been facing lot of inconvenience due to lack of road side drains. Apart from that, the road also connects THL camp and Damauli Bazar.

The completion of the project will greatly contribute to the recognition of a well-planned and appropriately purposeful network of drainage systems in the Patan area. It shall reduce the risk of invasion of ailments such as malaria and dengue caused by stagnant and filthy channels. The subproject will result favorable conditions of drainage systems. It will encourage the growth of commercial activities in the Patan area. The project is expected to further boost the living standard of the residents of the Patan area.

Byas Municipality is one of the affected municipalities of Tanahu Hydropower Project. On the request of The Municipality, the LCF of Tanahu Hydropower Project, Byas Municipality has made request to THL to support the upgrading of the rural road from Barahi chowk to Bhairab chowk. As the activity is meant for the benefit of the Patan community people, the ESMSP recommends THL for supporting this subproject.

5 BENEFICIARIES OF SUB-PROJECT

The residents of the Barahi chowk to Bhairabh Chowk are the direct beneficiaries of the subproject. Apart from that, the road also connects main project access road and Damauli Bazar. Hence the entire road users are the beneficiaries of this subproject.

6 COST ESTIMATE:

Total cost of for the upgrading of road from Barahi chowk to Bhairabh Chowk, Patan is NRs 1,168,410.50. Detail cost breakdown is separately attached in Annex 3.

7 IMPLEMENTATION MODALITY:

THL will allocate an amount of NRs 1,168,410.50 for the upgrading of road from Barahi to Bhairabh Chowk, Patan of Byas Municipality. The fund will be channeled through Byas Municipality. The local people have formed users committee for the road upgrading works. The Municipality will make contract agreement with the User Committee. The User Committee should provide priority to Ahs of the project while giving the employment during the construction. The work will be supervised by municipality technical persons and weekly monitored by the ward chairperson, THL/ESMSP. After completion of the work, committee will conduct a public audit in the presence of the stake holders such as members from Byas municipality, THL representative; The User Committee should also present the number of Ahs benefitted by the implementation of the Project. THL will provide 25 % of the allocated fund as the mobilization to start the works to the Byas Municipality. Rest of the budget will be released after the public audit.

Annex 1: List of Beneficiaries

SN Name Female Male Total Dalit/Janajati/Other Code no of (D/J/O) AHs 1 Arjun Kumar 3 3 6 J Shresth 2 Om Raj Shrestha 4 3 7 J 3 Ganesh 3 3 6 J Shrestha 4 Chet Ranabhat 2 3 5 O 5 Bimal Giri 2 2 4 O 6 Bharat Chumy 4 5 9 O 7 Shuk Bahadur 3 3 6 J Tamang 8 Meena Shresth 4 3 7 J 9 Shre Kala 2 5 7 J Thapa 10 Meena Thapa 2 3 7 J 11 Kishan Nepali 2 2 4 D 12 Mun Bahadur 5 2 7 O Chumi 13 Chhabilal Thapa 3 3 6 J 12 Tul Bahadur 4 2 6 J Gurung 13 Basanti Thapa 3 2 5 J 14 Tham Bahadur 1 2 3 J Thapa 15 Chhabiraj 4 2 6 J Thapa 16 Chaya Bahadur 3 4 7 J Ale 17 Resham Thapa 2 3 5 J 18 Damber Dev 4 3 7 O Kainy 19 Kamal Ale 3 3 6 J 20 Balaram 2 3 5 J Shreath 21 Deepak Ale 4 3 7 J 22 Bamraj Thapa 3 3 6 J 23 Harka Bahadur 2 3 5 J Ale 24 Kamal Ale 2 2 4 J 25 Krishna bahadur 4 5 9 J Gurung 26 Balaram 3 3 6 J

Shrestha 27 Lekha Narayan 4 3 7 J R-0190 Shrestha 28 Tara Ale 4 3 7 J 29 Babulal 3 3 6 J Shrestha 30 Chees Kumar 2 3 5 J Shreath 31 Babulal Jaisy 2 2 4 O 32 Bisnu Joshy 4 5 9 J 33 Mankaji Shreath 3 3 6 J 34 Radhika kumal 4 3 7 J 35 Damanti Ale 4 3 7 J 36 Chandra Nepali 3 3 6 D 37 Roshani Gurung 2 3 5 J 38 Deomaya 2 2 4 J 39 Som Bahadur 4 5 9 J Bote 40 Dil Bahadur 4 2 6 J Bote 41 Mean Thapa 3 2 5 J 42 Chandra Kumar 1 2 3 J Ale 43 Bhumiraj Bote 4 2 6 J 44 Sumitra Bote 3 4 7 J 45 Yam Bahadur 2 3 5 J Thap 46 Amar Thapa 4 2 6 J 47 Dil Maya Thapa 3 2 5 J R-0433 48 Parbati 1 2 3 O Ranabhat 49 Balkumar 4 2 6 O Lamichhane 50 Taramaya Ale 3 4 7 J 51 Tika Giri 2 3 5 O 52 Moti Ale 4 2 6 J 53 Binod Ranabhat 3 2 5 O 54 Laxmi Ranabhat 1 2 3 O 168 163 331

Annex-2: Municipality Request Letter

Annex 3: Municipality letter with cost estimates of the project

Annex 4: LCF meeting minute (Nepali & English)

LCF meeting in Byas Municipality LCF meeting was conducted in Byas Municipality dated 25th February, 2020. That program was chaired by Mr. Baikunth Newpane LCF coordinator/Mayor of Byas Municipality. Program was conduct by Mr. Uddab Poudel, ESMSP staff and other members are present as below: SN Name Designation Contact Remark number 1 Mr. BaikunthaNewpne Coordinator/Chairperson of Byas 9856061162 Rural Municipality 2 Mrs. Mira Joshi Member/Deputy Chairperson of Byas Rural Municipality 3 Mr. Mohan Shrestha Member/ chairperson of ward no 1 9856028989 4 Mr. Nara Bahaudur Social Worker, Byas Ranabhat 5 Mrs. TikamayaJhedi Affected woman representative 6 Mr. Gobinda Poudel Representative forest office Other representative SN Name Designation Contact Remark Number 1 Mr. Padam Jamar Kattel ESMSP 9841822165 2 Mr. Uddab Poudel ESMSP 3 Mr. Krishna Kumar Chairperson, Patan Community Shreaths Society 4 Mr. Babulal Joshy Secretary, Patan Community Society 5 Uttam RajNewpane ESMSP 6 Assis Shreaths PIC/THL

Proposed agendas 1 Drainage canal repair from barahi to bhimsen chowk, Byas 5. 2 Parashar Elder shelter (Paropakar Rastriya Mahasangha Nepal, Branch office kitchen room construction, Betini in Byas-5) construction 3 Betini Drinking water supply project 4 Compensation to traditionally cultivated (nonregistered) land at Betini.

As per discussion LCF made decision as follows: 5. From Barahi to Bhimsen chowk road should be upgraded and drainage system should be repair & maintenance, put Hum pipe to cross the road. After the completion of the work fund will be released to Byas municipality account. 6. The cost estimate for the construction of elderly home is under progress. After receiving the estimate and all the procedure completed the construction activity will start. 7. A consultation and co-ordination will be made with ward chairperson of Byas Municipality ward no 5 for further process of drinking water supply project of Betini area. 8. For the case of compensation to the unregistered land at Beteni, as per the rules and regulation compensation should be made.

Annex 5: Photograph Proposed Drain Construction Location

Upgrade of Road and Maintenance of Drain is required in this area

Annex 5: Status of 21 Points Agreement

Community Demand (as S.N Agreement (as per UpRIPP) Implementation/ Progress per UpRIPP) 1 Compensation should be Compensation would be A total number of 39 paid for the trees that have provided after confirmation of Complains have been been planted and the plantations of economic received for the compensation conserved by title holders value that are planted and of trees located in the even in public land to be nurtured by concerned people reservoir area and are under inundated only in the public land that a review process for the shares the border with the compensation, Till date no inundation area. Compensation compensation is provided. will not be paid to the people for the plantations in the lands that do not share the border with the inundation area.

2 Compensation amount of The compensation will be In the reservoir area, a total NRS 100,000 per ropani provided to assist expenses for number of 257 HHs received per year in case of irrigated livelihood before the restoration the livelihood restoration and cultivated land and NRS of income generation to the income generation amount, 80,000 per ropani per year affected people. It will be the payment of amount for 38 in case of non-irrigated provided based on the yearly HHs is in standby. cultivated land should be productivity (three crops with THL also paid livelihood provided maximum productivity) and the restoration income generation prevailing cost of the produce as allowance to 8 non-title HHs. per the estimates of the District Agriculture Office, Tanahu. This is based on maximum current wholesale market price. Accordingly, the lump sum amount NRs 63,068 per ropani (non-irrigated cultivated land) and NRs 92,590 per ropani (irrigated cultivated land) will be paid. A lump sum amount will be paid which will be calculated for five year period. This period is considered to be enough for agriculture restoration. 3 Those affected people not If those affected people, having The encroachers of the having land ownership no ownership certificate, submit reservoir area didn’t provide certificate but farming on the land ownership certificate any proof of ownership so far. the land should also be after registration of their land compensated as per that are located in the reservoir decision no 2. area, then they will be provided with the compensation for the land at the rate fixed for the land of reservoir area. Moreover, they would be provided additional assistance as mentioned on decision no 2. For this issue, the affected people should register their grievances to the Local Consultative Forums (LCFs) and after investigations; the LCFs

Community Demand (as S.N Agreement (as per UpRIPP) Implementation/ Progress per UpRIPP) will need to submit their findings to the project for further action.

4 If affected people are living As the project has already made 23 AHs of the reservoir area without legal rights of land the decision to pay the lump have already received the after paying certain amount sum amount of NRs 400,000.00 compensation amount of to the public entities, such to each households, who has no 400,000.00. No any amount should be legal rights of land but has been complains is received till date. refunded based on the living with their houses and has If complain will be received proof. no legal land ownership title verification will be done and (even the single family member) compensation amount will be elsewhere in addition to the provided. compensation for the structures, no further action will be required for such cases. But in case such or any left over for those compensation amount could be provided after re measurement. 5 If lands in the same If land owners find different Issues not received till date. boundary lines have valuation for lands in the same However. In reservoir area 15 different valuations, same boundary lines, they can submit AHs of Paltyang has not compensation amount their grievances on the Local received compensation as should be made for such Consultative Forums (LCFs) with they are not satisfied with the cases after scrutinizing details of land parcels. The lcf amount provided by CDC will forward such grievances to (compensation determination the project for the further committee) and has filed a necessary action. case to ADB and EIB. 6 Affected people from the According to the provision and As per the Manpower Hiring inundation area should be policy of the project, affected Guideline and Procedure of provided employment people will be provided Tanahu Hydropower Project, opportunity basis of their employment opportunity as per AHS will have the priority in capacity and skill on their capacity and skill on priority jobs provision. priority basis. basis. Till date there are total 341 local people employed in the project among them 38 are from AHs. 7 The construction work, According to the provision of It is implemented and further which can be done by local Public Procurement Act and in community development levels, should be given to Regulation and within the program local contractors will locals provision of the contract be involved for construction agreement with the main activities. Currently 2 local contractor, the project will contractors are involved in recommend to mobilize capable construction of basic locals in construction works. structures like gabion walls, masonry walls etc. 8 Compensation should be After technical study, the project Buffer zone area study is in provided to additional five will carried out necessary progress. meter land beyond the protection works for the potential boundary of reservoir level risk areas and if the lands as there will be risk for cannot be protected there by farming on the lands close causing harm to the people’s to the reservoir. land, the project will acquire such lands. in case if the project

Community Demand (as S.N Agreement (as per UpRIPP) Implementation/ Progress per UpRIPP) acquires such lands in future, compensation will be provided on basis of the same rate fixed for the reservoir area 9 Compensation should be The project will reconstruct or Buffer zone area study is in provided to the risky will provide compensation for the progress structures nearby the structures that are in risk zones. reservoir after valuation. 10 If existing access road are Based on the technical viability, The bridge in Wangtonkhola disturbed because of the the project will construct bridges is already recommended by reservoir, motorable bridge on seti river to join Myagde and LCF and the project has should be constructed. Rishing Rural Municipality on already asked the Gandaki Wangton Khola and Phedikhola. Province Road Division office to study and implement the project as soon as possible. The road division has already provided survey report. Phedikhola survey is to be carried out. 11 Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship development Training has already been development training as training will be conducted for the provided to 60 people. well as seed money should project affected people of Training demand assessment be provided for affected inundation areas. The affected is in progress, additional people of inundation area households would be provided entrepreneurship training will to operate income further facilities as mentioned on be delivered to AHs in generation business. Community Development combination to Vocational Program for operating income Training in order to enhance generation business. their chance of success in the market. 12 Suspension bridges which As per the provision of The ESMSP is in the process will be inundated by the Community development of consultation with LCF and reservoir should be Programme the project will local communities for the reconstructed at feasible construct suspension bridges on relocation of affected locations, suspension the technically feasible locations infrastructures. THL with bridge should also be to facilitate movement of local ESMSP will carry out the constructed at required people. feasibility of the relocation site places in case the of each infrastructure. The movement of local people first relocation was planned would be affected due to for Thati cremation in March reservoir. 2020 and it has been postponed due to National Lockdown. The geo referencing of affected structures in on process by ESMSP. 13 Provide identity card to The project will provide the Id cards have been affected people. identity cards to affected people. distributed. ESMSP will continue to distribute id cards with HHs code so that monitoring activities could be carried out easily.

Community Demand (as S.N Agreement (as per UpRIPP) Implementation/ Progress per UpRIPP) 14 Damages to be caused by After the technical study, the Study will be made and ravines shall be managed project will manage the damage protection measures will be to be caused by ravines. taken as per the study reports. 15 Provided to “B” category The project will provide Till date no any land owner landowners as per the compensation if the landowners certificate is presented by “B” ADB safeguard policy present their land ownership category landowners. certificates. 16 Geological study shall be The project will conduct Geological study will be made conducted geological study of risk prone soon to identify the risk prone area within the reservoir area and to identify mitigation measures. 17 Health checkup should be It is included within the project Not implemented till date carried out health and safety policy and the project will implement entire provisions 18 Office should be provided Project implementation Co- Project implementation Co- ordination Committee shall be ordination Committee is not formed and the project will formed till date so no office provide office to the committee. space is provided. 19 The concern committee further Informed to the High Level requested to raise the issue for the provision of pension to the project affected households for the royalty of the project after its operation to the higher levels. 20 Local grievances would be Ongoing/ LCF meeting will be submitted to the local held once in every 2 month Consultative Forum (LCFs) and and decision is made for the the LCFs will recommend the CDP projects. project for the necessary readdress. 21 The project, Direct concern reservoir Area Conservation Committee, Tanahu and Tanahu hydropower Direct Affected Area concern committee are agreed to implement above mention decision and agreement. Likewise, the three parties jointly appeal the affected people to receive the compensation fixed by the Compensation Determination Committee on February 5, 2017.

Annex 6: Summary of Major Public Consultation

Date Visited Area Participants Meeting Agendas 27th Jan 2020 LCF Meeting Total 33 Following decision were made Rishing Rural Female 6, Male 27  Reformulation of the LCF was Municipality (Janjati:26 -Dalit:2 - postponed to next meeting as the Others:5) attendance from AP was limited  Project to be considered under community support program  Provision of scholarship to 40 students studying in 5 schools

5th Feb 2020 LCF Meeting Total 77 The meeting unanimously decided for the Rishing Rural Female 11, Male 66 continuation of Previous members till the Municipality (Janjati :61 expiry of the current tenure. Others: 16) 6th Feb 2020 Ward Level Total 36 Discussed the safe movement of the local Meeting in Female 9, Male 27 community during the construction at the Rising Rural (Janjati :31 powerhouse and tailrace sites. Municipality Others: 5) 14th Feb 2020 Compensation Total 18 Meeting for the Determination of determination Female 0, Malea18 Compensation Amount for the Use of Committee (Janjati :13 Forest Area Meeting Others: 5) 14th Feb 2020 Compensation Total 14 For the initiation of the process of land Determination Female 0, Male 14 acquisition in 220 KV Transmission Line Committee (Janjati :8 Meeting Others: 6) 20th Feb 2020 Community Total 14 Disposal of muck on left bank of Seti River Meeting of Female 0, Male 14 from Belbas Chautara to Bhuwanpokhari, Belbas Area (Janjati :8 and the construction of gabion Others: 6) embankment for the protection of river bank at the river bed material mining site. 22nd Feb 2020 Ward Level Total 22 To discuss community support program for Meeting in ward Female 2, Male 20 ward no 5 no 5, Bhimad (Janjati :7 Municipality Others: 15) 25th Feb 2020 LCF Meeting Total 11 Approval of the cost estimate for road Byas Female 1, Male 10 upgrading and construction of Kitchen Municipality (Janjati :5 block of Parashar Old Age Home Others: 6) Betini drinking water supply scheme Compensation to non-title holders HHs of Betini area 27th Feb 2020 LCF Meeting Total 11 Discuss on the potential community Myagde Rural Female 1, Male 10 support programs Municipality (Janjati :5 Others: 6) 3rd March LCF Meeting Total 13 Discuss on the potential community 2020 Bhimad Female 1, Male 12 support programs. Municipality (Janjati :5 Others: 8)

Annex 7 Meeting Minutes of Major Public Consultation

LCF meeting in Rishing Rural Municipality

On 27 January 2020, LCF meeting was conducted in Rishing Rural Municipality under the chairmanship of Mr. Rajendra Krishna Shrestha, the LCF coordinator.

Discussion and Decision:

1. Reformation of LCF committee. As the adequate members of affected HHs were not present in the meeting, the next mass meeting will be conducted on dated 2076/10/22 to reform the LCF.

2. Community Development Program (CDP) LCF after through discussion on the project lists for the fiscal year 2076/77 recommended following projects to THL for further processing.

A) Bachadi Dharadhi W/S project (Ward no 8) B) Balshichhy building construction ( Ward no 7) C) Shring Secondary School construction (Ward no 6) D) Ward office boundary wall (Ward no 1) E) Powerhouse to Dhabala road construction (Ward no 1)

3. Scholarship program: LCF selected following five schools for the scholarship program and recommended to THL for further processing:

1. Sukla Secondary School. 2. Shanti Secondary School. 3. Siva Sarashwoti Secondary. 4. Dharma Adharbhut. 5. Chandra Jyoti primary.

LCF Reform meeting in Rishing Rural Municipality

On 5 February 2020, LCF meeting was conducted in Rishing Rural Municipality. That meeting chaired by Mr. Rajendra Krishna Shrestha, the LCF coordinator, was conducted by Mr. Bhola Sharma, THL officer.

Discussion & Decision:

1. Reformation of LCF Committee. Seventy seven affected HHs members attended the LCF meeting. As proposed by the LCF co-ordinator, the mass agreed to give continuity to the previous LCF members except the member secretary. THL officer proposed the new member secretary Mr. Hom Bahadur Adhikary, assistant officer of THL and the meeting agreed to appoint him as the member secretary.

2. LCF Meeting and Continuity of Members. Regarding the upcoming LCF meeting, if any member remain absent continuously for more than three meetings, he or she will be disqualified for the post of LCF member.

Ward Level Meeting in Rising Rural Municipality

The consultation community meeting of 06 February 2020 at Dhola Village made following decision:

1. Alternative Path and Suspension Bridge Construction: As the project construction activity is on-going at the powerhouse and tailrace sites, it is noted that people of Dhola village have to walk through the construction site, which is not safe. The community suggested to find a suitable location for construction of the suspension bridge so that they don’t have to walk through the construction site.

2. Fixing of Time for Movement of People. Before the construction of the alternate track road, it was decided to fix the certain time of the day for safe passage of the local people from the construction site. The community suggested the time schedules from 5.30 am to 6 am, 9 am to 9.30 am, 12 noon to 1 pm and 4 pm to 4.30 pm. THL shall inform the suitable time for the movement of local people after discussion with the Contractor.

Meeting for the Determination of Compensation Amount for Use of Forest Area

A meeting was held in the District Administration Office under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) on 14 February 2020 for the fixation of compensation amount to be paid by THL for the use of forest area. As per the decision made by the Cabinet on 21 August 2017, THL has got the approval for use of 417.23 Ha of forest land. The meeting decided that the Division Forest Office shall submit the estimated amount after field monitoring and verification of the area.

Meeting of Compensation Determination Committee

A meeting of Compensation Determination Committee (CDC) was held on 14 February 2020 under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer (CDO) for the initiation of the process of land acquisition in 220 KV Transmission Line. The meeting decided that Mr. Bhola Sharma, the administration Officer of THL as the Officer Preliminary Action shall initiate the preliminary action to confirm the place and land required for the purpose and submit the report by 13 March 2020.

Community Meeting in Belbas Area

A community meeting was conducted on 20 February 2020 at Belbas located along the left bank of Seti River i.e. opposite side of THL camp.

Discussion and Decision:

1. Protection Works at Belbas area from Belbas Chautara to Bhuwanpokhari For the use as the additional borrow area, the community people requested to THL for construction of protection works (Gabion Wall) from Belbas Chautara to Buwanpokhari, as the area is in high risk during the rainy season.

2. The community requested the project to carry out the excavation/disposal of the materials along the river side of Rishing Rural Municipality without affecting the area on the left bank of the river.

Ward Level Meeting in Bhimad Municipality

A Meeting Was Conducted on 2076/11/10 (22 February 2020) in Public Information Center, Rising Patan of Bhimad Municipality Ward No. 5.

Discussion & Decisions:-

1. The meeting requested THL to carry out the feasibility study of water supply schemes i.e. Aamdada, Ladan, Aththais Chautari, Namdi and Budhakot and implement one potential scheme among them. 2. The meeting selected following schools for scholarship distribution: Dipak Secondary School; Nar Primary School; Deep Jyoti primary School; Jana Premi Primary School; and Sharada Primary School.

The meeting also requested THL to provide audio-visual equipment, stretcher and first aid box to the possible extent through school support program.

LCF meeting Byas Municipality

The LCF meeting was conducted in Byas Municipality on 25 February, 2020. That program was chaired by Mr. Baikunth Newpane the LCF coordinator/Mayor of Byas Municipality. The program was conducted by Mr. Uddab Poudel, ESMSP.

Discussion & Decision:

1. For the road gravel and drainage canal repair & maintenance wiorks from Barahi to Bhimsen chock at Beteni area, THL shall release the amount incurred to the account of Byas Municipality.

2. It was decided to start construction works of Parashar Elder Shelter after finalization of the cost estimates.

3. For drinking water supply for affected HHs at Betini in Byas Municipality Ward no 5, it was decided to make further consultations and coordination with the Ward Chairperson and WSUC.

4. It was agreed to held needful discussion for the compensation to the non-title holders of the Betini area within the existing laws and prevalent practices.

LCF meeting Myagde Rural Municipality

On 27 February 2020, the LCF meeting was conducted in Myagde Rural Municipality. The meeting, chaired by Mrs. Maya Devi Rana, the LCF Co-ordinator/Mayor of Myagde Rural Municipality, was conducted by Mr. Bhola Sharma, THL officer

Discussion & Decision:

1. The LCF recommended to conduct the feasibility study of following water supply schemes and implement the potential one scheme in each ward: A. Berchang WS project-ward no. 1 B. Mannung WS project ward no. 1 C. Kilchowk WS project ward no 3 (Tank construction and extension) D. Jharlayangdi WS project ward no.4 E. Bharlyangdi WS project no.4 F. Thangsing WS project ward no. 2 G. Daduwa WS project ward no 4 H. Koldanda WS project ward no 4 I. Jhyangpatan WS project ward no 5 J. Phulbary WS project ward no 5.

2. The meeting decided to request for upgrading of Danda road from Ward No. 1 to 5.

3. The meeting decided to implement the Shidi khola (Hutikhola) irrigation scheme after conducting the feasibility study.

4. It was decided to held the next LCF meeting at THL site office, Jyaputar Rishing with the presence of the Project Manager.

LCF meeting Bhimad Municipality

The LCF meetings of Bhimad Municipality was held on 03 March 2020 under the chairmanship of Mr. Mekh Bahadur Thapa, the Mayor of Bhimad Municipality.

Discussion & Decision:

1. The meeting decided to request to THL to implement one water supply scheme at Ward No. 5, which shall benefit the affected HHs as soon as possible, after technical study of the potential schemes.

2. The meeting recommended to provide scholarship to the students of the AHs studying the following schools: a. Dipak Secondary School; b. Nara Primary School; c. Janapremi Primary School; d. Janajyoti Basic School. e. Saradha Primary school. f. Dip jyoti Primary school.

The meeting also decided to request THL for provision of computers, furniture and drinking water to the extent possible. 3. The meeting also requested THL to implement community rural electrification scheme in the Ward No. 7, 8 and 9 of Bhimad Municipality.

Tanahu Safeguard Provisions in Loan Agreement S. No P. No Provision Compliance Status Actions 1 Para1. Schedule 3 1. The table attached to this Schedule sets forth the Categories of Complied. THL has concluded the consulting services contract of total items of expenditure to be financed out of the proceeds of the Loan and amount USD 2,871,983 (Including all provisional sums but the allocation of the Loan proceeds to each such Category (“Table”). excluding VAT) with ELC, Itlay in association with GEOCE (Reference to “Category” in this Schedule is to a Category or Consultant, Nepal for safeguard monitoring and implementation Subcategory of the Table.) supports on 20 May 2020. ADB has reimbursed the total amount [Table] 4D Safeguard Monitoring and Implementation Support; 2,537,000; of 10.98 MUSD to THL towards the compensation of land 100% of total expenditure claimed* acquisition. 5 Land Acquisition and Resettlement Costs of THL***; 17,111,000; 100% of total expenditure claimed* * Exclusive of taxes and duties imposed within the territory of the Borrower. *** Subject to reimbursement in accordance with procedures described in the PAM. 2 Para 9. Schedule 4 9. NEA and THL shall recruit the individual consultants for safeguards Complied. THL has recruited POE as individual consultants for safeguard implementation and monitoring and for the panel of experts referred to implementation and monitoring in December 2018 in in Schedule 5 to this Loan Agreement in accordance with procedures accordance with the ADB's guidelines for recruiting individual acceptable to ADB for recruiting individual consultants. consultants.

3 Para 2. Schedule 5 5. NEA and THL shall employ sufficient staff for the duration of the Complied. NEA has deputed the senior staffs with relevant expertise in the Project with adequate and relevant expertise in the field of project field of project management, financial management, engineering management, financial management, engineering, procurement, and administration to THL. THL has employed two staffs for the environmental and social safeguards implementation. Without limiting Project Information Center. THL has established the ESMU with the generality of the foregoing, no later than 30 April 2013, THL shall three additional staff members for social safeguards have recruited and employed at least two additional staff members for the project information centers established for the Project, and three implementation, environmental safeguards implementation and additional staff members for social safeguards implementation, communication respectively with the required logistic supports environmental safeguards implementation and communication including office spaces and communication facilities. respectively. NEA and THL shall ensure that all staff employed for the Project are equipped with adequate office space, facilities, equipment, support staff and telecommunications and management information systems for the entire duration of the Project. 4 Para 7. Schedule 5 7. The Borrower shall ensure, or cause NEA and THL to ensure, that Complied. THL with the supports of PSC has prepared bidding documents the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and for Package 1 and concluded construction contracts with both decommissioning of the Project and all Project facilities comply with (a) Package 2 and 3 in compliance with (a) all applicable laws and all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health and environment, health and safety; (b) the Environmental Safeguards; and safety; (b) the Environmental Safeguards; and (c) all measures (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the EIA, the IEEs, the EMPs, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a and requirements set forth in the EIA, the IEEs, the EMPs, and Safeguards Monitoring Report. any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. 5 Para 8. Schedule 5 8. No later than 31 December 2017, the Borrower, THL and NEA shall Being Complied. ESMSP has been updating the Fish Management Plan with establish a fish habitat as a biodiversity offset for endangered migratory incorporation of a fish hatchery as a biodiversity offset for fish species identified in the EIA at the Madi River and/or other areas endangered migratory fish species. The preliminary that are suitable as a conservation area for the species. No later than consultations for the use of existing hatchery facilities in 31 December 2015, the Borrower, THL and NEA shall have Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project have been initiated. constructed a fish hatchery for those migratory species and henceforth operate the hatchery in a manner that safeguards the preservation of the species concerned in project areas affected by Component A of the Project. 6 Para 9. Schedule 5 9. The Borrower shall ensure, or cause NEA and THL to ensure, that all Being Complied. THL has already acquired 90 % of land required for hydropower land and all rights-of-way required for the Project are made available to components and made available to the Contractors. The CDC has the Works contractor in accordance with the schedule agreed under the initiated the process of compensation determination for land related Works contract and all land acquisition and resettlement and rights of way for 220 kV transmission component. All land activities are implemented in compliance with (a) all applicable laws and acquisition and resettlement activities are being implemented in regulations of the Borrower relating to land acquisition and involuntary resettlement; (b) the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards; (c) the RF; compliance with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the and (d) all measures and requirements set forth in the RIPP, and any Nepal relating to land acquisition and involuntary resettlement; corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring (b) the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguards; (c) the RF; and (d) Report. all measures and requirements set forth in the RIPP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. 7 Para 10. Schedule 5 10. Without limiting the application of the Involuntary Resettlement Being Complied. THL has been providing all compensation including other Safeguards or the RIPP, the Borrower shall ensure, or cause NEA and entitlements to AP in accordance with the RIPP before any THL to ensure, that no physical or economic displacement takes place physical or economic displacement in connection with the in connection with the Project until: Project. THL has already provided vocational training in the (a) compensation and other entitlements have been provided to subject of plumbing and house wiring to 60 AP and is providing affected people in accordance with the RIPP; and (b) a comprehensive income and livelihood restoration program has such training in the subject of beautician and tailoring with focus been established in accordance with the RIPP. on women of affected HHs in the current FY. ESMSP has been carrying out the socio-economic survey of affected HHs to prepare income and livelihood support program in accordance with the RIPP. 8 Para 11. Schedule 5 11. The Borrower shall ensure, or cause NEA and THL to ensure, that Being Complied. THL with the supports of PSC has prepared design and bidding the preparation, design, construction, implementation and operation of documents and will implement and operate the project facilities the Project and all Project facilities comply with (a) all applicable laws in compliance with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the and regulations of the Borrower relating to indigenous peoples; (b) the Borrower relating to indigenous peoples; (b) the Indigenous Indigenous Peoples Safeguards; (c) the IPPF; and (d) all measures and Peoples Safeguards; (c) the IPPF; and (d) all measures and requirements set forth in the RIPP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. requirements set forth in the RIPP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report with the support of ESMSP S. No P. No Provision Compliance Status Actions 9 Para 12. Schedule 5 12. The Borrower shall make available or cause NEA and THL to make Being Complied. The Ministry of Finance has been allocating the necessary budget available necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement annually, whereas THL has established the ESMU and engaged the EMPs and the RIPP. the ESMSP with the human resources to implement the EMPs and the RIPP. 10 Para 13. Schedule 5 13. The Borrower shall ensure or cause NEA and THL to ensure that all Complied. THL with the supports of the PSC has prepared bidding bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that documents and contracts for works containing provisions that require contractors to: require Contractors to comply all mentioned requirements. (a) comply with the measures relevant to the contractor set forth in the EIA, the IEE, the EMPs and the RIPP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report; (b) make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures; (c) provide NEA or THL (as applicable) with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the EIA, the IEEs, the EMPs and the RIPP; (d) adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and (e) reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the completion of construction.

11 Para 14. Schedule 5 14. The Borrower shall do the following, or cause NEA and THL to do Being Complied. (a)THL has been submitting the Semi-annual Environmental the following: Safeguard Monitoring Report (SEMR) and Social Safeguard (a) submit quarterly Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and Monitoring Report (SSMR) on a regular basis for the ADB's disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons disclosure of relevant information. THL will be submitting such promptly upon submission; reports on the quarterly basis from the year 2021. (b) ESMSP has (b) if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project been identifying any unanticipated environmental and /or social that were not considered in the EIA, the IEEs, the EMPs and the RIPP, impacts arisen during construction that were not considered in promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with the EIA and IEEs, the EMP and the RIPP. (c) THL has already detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; engaged a local NGO- Rural Empowerment Society for (c) no later than 30 June 2013, engage qualified and experienced verification of the compensation process and recently concluded external experts or qualified NGOs under a selection process and terms the contracts with both external environmental safeguard of reference acceptable to ADB, to verify information produced through monitor and external social safeguard monitor under a selection the Project monitoring process, and facilitate the carrying out of any process and TOR acceptable to the ADB to verify the information verification activities by such external experts; and (d) report any actual or potential breach of compliance with the produced through the Project monitoring process. (d) Following measures and requirements set forth in the EMPs or the RIPP promptly the regular environmental and social monitoring of the project after becoming aware of the breach. site, ESMSP has been reporting non-compliances with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMPs or the RIPP promptly to THL. 12 Para 15. Schedule 5 15. No later than 30 June 2013, THL shall have engaged an Being Complied. THL has engaged the Panel of Experts (POE) comprising of the independent advisory panel of experts to undertake monitoring and dam safety expert, the social safeguard expert and and the evaluation of dam safety as well as the environmental and social environmental expert since December 2018. The POE has safeguards activities planned and undertaken by THL under accomplished the first mission in December 2028, whereas the Component A of the Project. The Borrower and THL shall facilitate the dam safety expert made another mission in January 2020 in carrying out of any additional monitoring activities required by such panel. THL shall ensure that the advisory panel (i) includes, at least, relation to the seismic hazard assessment. The scheduled one social safeguard specialist, one environmental safeguard specialist mission of POE in September, 2020 has been postponed to the and one dam safety expert; and (ii) reports on its activities and findings beginning of 2021 due to the current exceptional circumstance at least once a year during construction and initial operation of the of pandemic COVID-19. Tanahu Hydropower Plant. 13 Para 17. Schedule 5 17. The Borrower, NEA and THL shall ensure that all bidding Being Complied. THL with the supports of PSC has prepared bidding documents documents and contracts for Works under the Project contain and contracts for Works under the Project containing provisions provisions that require contractors: that required Contractors to comply with all mentioned (a) to comply with applicable core labor standards and the Borrower‟s requirements. ESMSP has been monitoring the activities of the labor laws, and to incorporate applicable workplace occupational and Contractors to assure that such requirements are being health and safety principles; (b) to eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and to not complied. differentiate payment between men and women for work of equal value; (c) not to employ child labor; to eliminate forced or compulsory labor; to allow for freedom of association; (d) to maximize employment of local, poor and disadvantaged persons for construction purposes to the extent possible, provided that the requirements for efficiency are adequately met; and (e) to disseminate, or engage appropriate service providers to disseminate, information on the risks of sexually transmittable infections, including HIV/AIDS, to their employees and to members of the local communities surrounding the Project facilities, particularly to women. S. No P. No Provision Compliance Status Actions 14 Para 18. & 19. 18. THL shall develop and implement a community development Being Complied. THL has already implemented a water supply scheme in Jhaputar Schedule 5 program in the area of influence of Component A of the Project in and provided the financial assistance for the finishing works of a accordance with the terms of the CDS, allocate adequate resources for campus building at Bhimad under CDS. THL has also endorsed the implementation of the program, and shall monitor and report to ADB two community development works namely Construction of on key outcome and output targets of the CDS in accordance with the Kitchen Block for Parashar Old Age People Home, Ward No 5 of project performance and monitoring system developed for the Project, including with respect to (i) access to and quality of education; (ii) Vyas Municipality and upgrading of drainage system of the Road improvement of health awareness; (iii) social, economic and political from Barahi to Bhimsen chowk (Junction), Ward No 5 of Vyas in empowerment of women; (iv) socio-economic development of the current FY. ESMSP has been conducting the socio-economic vulnerable groups such as dalit, janjati and other socially excluded survey of the affected HHs to develop a comprehensive CDP with groups; and (v) promotion of local livelihood opportunities and economic respect to the targeted domain. development. 19. THL shall make every effort to safeguard the continuity of successful programs established under the CDS, particularly in the transitional period between expiry of the CDS and the commencement of funding of local development programs through royalties from the Tanahu Hydropower Plant. 15 Para 20. Schedule 5 20. The Borrower, NEA and THL shall comply with and implement the Being Complied. Under the GESI action plan, THL has conducted GESI workshop GESI in accordance with its terms, allocate adequate resources for in each affected R/Municipality to disseminate the information such implementation, and shall monitor and report to ADB on key of the women's rights and encourage their participation in the outcome and output targets of the GESI in accordance with the project LCF/consultation meetings in order be part of the decision performance and monitoring system developed for the Project. making process. THL has been reporting to the ADB on key outcome and output targets of the GESI through the Semi- annual SSMR. 16 Para 25. Schedule 5 25. No later than 31 December 2014, THL shall develop and adopt a Being Complied. THL has concluded the PPA with NEA for sale of energy to be corporate business plan setting out the company's policies and generated by the Tanahu Hydropower Project. In addition to practices in such areas as human resources, procurement, financial Company's administration and financial by-laws, THL has management, accounting, auditing, environmental and social prepared a working regulation for recruitment of staffs on a safeguards in accordance with sound business and utility practices. contract basis. The human resources strategy under the THL business plan shall mainstream recruitment through transparent and competitive procedures and link promotions and salary increases to market benchmarks and individual performance for all staff in THL. The business plan shall also establish procedures for mainstreaming compliance with environmental and social safeguards standards and gender aspects in the preparation, implementation and operation of projects. 17 Para 36. Schedule 5 36. NEA shall introduce a scheme where poor rural households will be Complied. NEA has introduced a scheme for free electric meter and MCB, permitted to pay connection fees in installments in accordance with the along with no connection fees to the marginalized rural people criteria to be set for NEA‟s corporate social safeguard policy by 31 under the Corporate Social Safeguard Policy. December 2015. Comments-Responses Matrix

Nepal: Tanahu Hydropower Project Social Safeguard Monitoring Report (January-June 2020)

No. Comments by ADB Responses and/or Actions Taken by THL 1 Overall, I would like to commend you and the Noted with thanks. team for producing this elaborate and detailed report. The quality of reporting and scope of coverage is generally very good, and in-line with the recommendations and suggestions provided by my colleague, Yoojung Jang, in response to your SMR for July - December 2019. I raise the following critiques and requests for revisions of this current SMR to with the aim of helping to further improve the quality of reporting. 2 Report Structure After review, the report has been restructured to ensure consistency in content. - Before accepting this monitoring report, I strongly encourage your team to review the content and ensure consistency in structure and content. As it is currently formulated, many sections of the report do not directly line up with their top-level headers and with the Table of Contents.

For example:

- Under Section 3.1 'Clearance of Major The "Clearance of Major Construction Works" has Construction Works', the section on the been made as a stand-alone section 4. 'Complaint to OSPF & CM' appears to be out of The content "Complaint to OSPF and CM" has place, as it does not relate directly to project been moved to the Section 6 [Establishment & clearances. Please consider moving this Implementation of GRM] grouping with the related discussion to a stand-alone section. Also, please information "Fact Finding Mission from ADB". note that there is related information under 6.2 'Fact Finding Mission from ADB' that should be grouped together with this discussion.

- The information on the Resettlement and The Chapter of "Resettlement and Indigenous Indigenous Peoples Plan currently under Section Plan" has been made as a stand-alone section 5. 3.1 should also be a stand-alone section, under The information on current status of compensation which would follow the information is given about payment, Income Restoration & Rehabilitation, payment of compensation for assets (currently Community Development and GESI are included under Section 3.1), compensation to forest users in the section. (also under 3.1 and discussed in Section 5), provisions of livelihood restoration efforts (Section 3.2), compensation for affected community structures (Section 3.3), etc.

- Information on the 'Status of 21 Points Information on the "Status of 21 Points Agreement' belongs grouped with the information Agreement" has been moved to the section 6 on grievances and/or the complaint to OSPF. [Establishment & Implementation of GRM]. Since the 21 Point Agreement is the outcome of a 2 No. Comments by ADB Responses and/or Actions Taken by THL previous complaint to OSPF that was not found eligible, this fact should be noted and the relationship between efforts under the '21 Points Agreement' and the February 2020 complaint clarified. The "Community Development" has been included - Section 3.3 on Community Development should in the Section 5 [resettlement & Indigenous Plan]. be expanded to clarify how CDS initiatives are The following clarification has been added: proposed and decided upon between the LCF "For the identification, coordination and and the project. That is, are all proposals from implementation of CDPs, LCF has been formed at the LCF accepted, or does the project make the each affected municipality and rural municipality. final decisions? How are resources allocated The communities of project area submit the across all target municipalities? Does all demands of community development works to the municipality have the same overall budget for LCF and the LCF meetings recommend those CDP initiatives, or are resources divided community development works to THL for according to severity of impacts? implementation in a priority basis. THL shall inform about the allocated annual budget under the community development heading, which shall be distributed to all target municipalities after discussion in a joint LCF meeting. THL, with the supports from the ESMSP, shall implement the recommended community development works in a priority basis within the ceiling of the allocated budget annually."

Additionally, the discussion in 'Replacement of The content of "Replacement of Structures" has Structures' under Section 3.3. appears to be out been moved to the Section 3 [Clearance of Major of place, as it relates to impact compensation and Construction Works]. mitigation rather than project benefits-sharing under the CDP. Please ensure that there is a clear separation between reporting of project progress in extending compensation (including replacement of lost community assets) and general community benefits-sharing initiatives.

- Section 4: Please move the discussion on The proposals to the LCFs are categorized as proposals to the LCF for community development demands under the complaints of the AP. Hence works to Section 3.3, as they do not appear to be the content remained in the section 6 related to the discussion on grievances. [Establishment & Implementation of GRM].

- Section 6.1 This discussion on the 'Visit by The discussion on the "Visit by Panel of Experts" Panel of Experts' is part of project monitoring and has been moved to the section 3 [Monitoring & evaluation and should be situated under Section Evaluation]. 3.

- Section 6.6. 'Database Preparation' is also part The "Database Preparation' has been relocated to of project monitoring and evaluation and should the section 3 [Monitoring & Evaluation]. be situated under Section 3.

- Section 6.2 Fact Finding Mission from ADB The "Fact Finding Mission from ADB" has been could be made into a dedicated discussion about moved to the section 6 [Establishment & the complaint and mention should be made of Implementation of GRM] together with the measures being taken to resolve the issue. As "Complaint to OSPF and CM". 3 No. Comments by ADB Responses and/or Actions Taken by THL noted above, this should be linked to the discussion on project complaints and grievances. Also, please direct readers to OSPF website and information on the case.

3 Clarification on Commitments, Action Items

- Greater efforts are needed to distinguish LCFs are collecting all demands from the affected between actual project commitments and action communities. After discussion in the LCF meetings, items and those matters being reported generally the demands are prioritized for making as requests from the community, etc. For recommendation to THL for implementation. THL example, under the discussion of grievances shall take the final decision for the implementation (Section 4) are a long list of requests made to the of the demands under the allocated annual budget LCF. Are these being reported just 'for the of community development works. record', or does the project intend to respond to these requests in any way? The same applies to the requests reported under the discussion of public consultations (Section 5). Please ensure . that it is clear to the reader what has been requested from the community via the LCF, what requests have been formally endorsed to the project by the LCF, which activities are under consideration, which have been rejected, and which have been approved.

- Related to this point, it would be helpful to The ESMSP has been assessing the technical quickly summarize the decision-making process viability of the demands of Myagde LCF. on proposals submitted to the LCF, as well as to clarify who holds decision-making authority for For the current fiscal year, THL has already particular matters. For example, the discussion of endorsed two community developments works as the LCR Meeting for Myagde Rural Municipality recommended by Byas LCF (Section 5) indicates that the LCF made a decision to undertake feasibility studies and to upgrade a local road. As such studies and work require time and budget, was this decision something that THL had to approve? The discussion of LCF meetings in Byas Municipality suggests that LCF proposals are in fact reviewed and approved by THL. Please clarify.

- I would also like to flag one sentence of concern It is well noted. regarding LCF decision-making (Section 5, LCF The LCF meeting of Byas Municipality has agreed Meeting Byas Municipality): to discuss further under the acts of Nepal and prevalent practices on compensation for the non- > On the compensation of the non- registered land. registered land, it was decided to act within the existing rules of GON depending on As THL has already paid compensation to the non- occupancy of the land. titled holders in Banchare area, the LCF of Byas Municipality has also recommended to THL to Please clarify the implications of this statement. provide compensation for non-registered lands. It is important that the LCF is aware that they must act in compliance not only with the laws of the Government of Nepal, but also in compliance with the provisions of ADB's Safeguard Policy 4 No. Comments by ADB Responses and/or Actions Taken by THL Statement 2009, which does provide for compensation of non-registered lands.

4 Clarification on Schedule of Actions / Activities Several places commit to actions in the future, Though there has been a great deal of uncertainty but do not provide the timeframe within which the in the current exceptional circumstance of COVID- action is expected. It is acknowledged that there 19, the tentative timeframes have been provided for is a great deal of uncertainty in the current the committed actions, as appropriate. moment, but to the greatest extent possible we need to disclose planned dates of activities. 5 Clarification on Allocations of Budget/Funds for LCF Activities

The SMR includes several proposals for THL has already informed to LCFs about the community development activities. The UpRIPP, available budget of community development however, does not clarify the budget allocations works for the current FY. for the CDS. It would be helpful if the budget The joint meeting of LCFs shall allocate the allocations for each locality are listed in the SMR budget to all target R/Municipalities. along with some explanation for how allocations were determined and who has final authority to approve LCF requests. 6 Inclusion of Missing Annexes

The SMR names 7 Annexes. The MS Word The Annex 7 has been enclosed. version of the report shared to ADB, however, omits these annexes. Kindly supply a version of the SMR that includes these materials. 7 I would also like to request an up-to-date copy of The updated compliance table has been enclosed the compliance table prepared by our colleague, as a separate file. Yoojung Jang, during her review of the January - June 2019 SMR.