Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project SPRIP) (May 2020)

SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE REPORT

Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report for ICB-04 proposed Additional Road Section (Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project SPRIP) (May 2020)

PAK: Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project (SPRIP)

Prepared by Project Management Unit (PMU), Works and Services Department (WSD), Government of Sindh (GOS) for the Asian Development Bank.

NOTES (i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and its agencies ends on 30 June.

(ii) In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.

This Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report for ICB-04 proposed additional section 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 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.

Clients: Asian Works & Services Development Bank Department Government of Sindh

Project Management Consultants Supplementary Due Diligence Report for 6.80 Km Extended Portion of ICB-04: Sanghar to Mirpurkhas Section from Start Point of ICB-04(RD 00+000) to Press Club Chowk (RD 01+200) (1.20Km) and End Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad- Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (5.60 Km) October 2019

SINDH PROVINCIALROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SPRIP) Loan No. 3305 PAK/Contract No. SPRIP CS1

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This consultant report is hereby duly verified in the office of PMU which is found satisfactorily as per ADB safeguard policies and hereby recommended for approval

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 2 LIST OF FIGURES ...... 3 LIST OF TABLES ...... 3 LIST OF ABBREVIATION ...... 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 5 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 7 2. THE PROJECT ...... 8 2.1 Project Objective...... 8 2.2 Roads Included in the Project ...... 8 2.2.1 Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB 04 (RD 00+000) to Press Club Chowk (RD 01+200) (Total Length - 1.20 KM) ...... 9 2.2.2 End Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (Total Length 5.60 km) ...... 10 3. THE METHODOLOGY ...... 12 3.1 Purpose of this Due Diligence ...... 12 3.2 Approach ...... 12 3.2.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) ...... 13 3.2.2 Functioning of GRM ...... 14 3.2.2.1 First Level of GRM ...... 15 3.2.2.2 Second Level of GRM ...... 15 3.3 Consultations ...... 15 4. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 18 4.1 Conclusion ...... 18 4.2 Recommendations ...... 18 ANNEXURE A ...... 19 ANNEXURE B ...... 22 ANNEXURE C ...... 25 ANNEXURE D ...... 28 ANNEXURE E ...... 32 ANNEXURE F ...... 35 ANNEXURE G ...... 40

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Description Page No. No.

Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB-04 to Press Club Chowk 1 9 (Total Length 1.2 Km)

End Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad- 2 Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) 10 (Total Length 5.60 km)

3 Consultation/Interview with Shop Keepers at Press Club Chowk 16

4 Consultation/Interview with Shop Keepers at Khipro Chowk 16

LIST OF TABLES

Table Description Page No. No.

1 Road Packages 7

2 Additional Road Package 07 7

Consultations with Local Shopkeepers at Press Club Chowk to 3 15 Start Point (1.20 Km)

Consultations with Local Shopkeepers at End point of ICB-04 to 4 Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro 15 Chowk (5.60 Km)

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LIST OF ABBREVIATION

ADB Asian Development Bank SPRIP Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project PMU Project Management Unit PMC Project Management Consultants FGD Focus Group Discussions WSD Works and Services Department GOS Government of Sindh DDR Due Diligence Report IR Involuntary Resettlement IP Indigenous People MPR Monthly Progress Report GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism GRC Grievance Redress Committee PIU Project Implementation Unit ROW Right of Way RD Reduced Distance SPS Safeguard Policy Statement RP Resettlement Plan SC Supervision Consultants LARP Land Acquisition Resettlement Plan LARF Land Acquisition Resettlement Framework LAA Land Acquisition Act RP Resettlement Plan RS Resettlement Specialist

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This Due Diligence Report (DDR) has been prepared at the request of respective Deputy Commissioners of Sanghar and Mirpurkhas and is recommended by Project Director, Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project (SPRIP) in order to get approval from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the rehabilitation of the two extended portions associated with Sanghar to Mirpurkhas road section ICB-04.

The first extended portion starts from the Start Point of ICB-04 at RD 00+000 and ends at the Press Club Chowk at RD 01+200 which is passing through built up area of Sanghar City to a length of 1.2 Km. The second extended portion passes through built up area of Mirpurkhas City from End Point of ICB-04 at RD 00+000 to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk at RD 05+600. The PMU approached the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for their concurrence to incorporate this section from general savings of ICB-04. Accordingly, during the ADB Field Mission of 19-26 April 2019 and 17-28 October 2019, it was discussed in detail. A meeting of ADB Mission with the Deputy Commissioner Sanghar was also arranged by Project Director (PMU) during their 17-28 October 2019 field mission. During the meeting, ADB Mission agreed in principal to take up the extended portion of ICB- 04 for rehabilitation after preparation of reports as per ADB guidelines and their concurrence from ADB. Therefore, this DDR has been prepared to get approval of ADB for these extended portions.

2. The PMU, SPRIP, Works and Services Department, Govt., of Sindh is the Project Implementing Agency (IA) and the Project Management Consultants (PMC) are responsible for the day to- day management of the project. A Safeguard Unit, headed by Deputy Director (Construction & Quality Control, SPRIP) has been established at PMU to fulfill safeguard requirements. Moreover, a Resettlement Specialist engaged through the supervision consultants, is responsible to work closely with the Resident Engineers and Contractors to ensure that correct procedures as per ADB guidelines are followed and monitor any damages occurring during the construction works. The RS has to provide quarterly monitoring reports of the implementation of resettlement plan, the issues concerning safeguards compliance and actions to address any noncompliance where needed.

3. This due diligence report has been prepared by PMU with assistance of PMC based on the field visits and public consultations, conducted on 16 September to 16 October 2019. The objective of the due diligence was to identify and assess whether the (a) proposed two additional links entail any land acquisition or resettlement (LAR) impacts and associated risks (b) determine feasible technical/engineering solutions to avoid such risks or impacts and (c) to confirm whether a land acquisition and resettlement plan (LARP) or a resettlement plan (RP) still needs to be prepared in accordance with SPS 2009 and applicable national/provincial laws.

4. The due diligence confirms that the (a) proposed extended portions fall within the existing right-of-way (ROW) already owned by Works and Services Department (WSD) (b) no LAR impacts are expected based on the detailed engineering design of the extended portions (c) no LAR impacts are expected and (d) approved detailed designs have been provided by Design Consultants and reviewed by the PMU, based on which no land acquisition or resettlement is expected to be required. Therefore, the project is classified as category C for

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involuntary resettlement (IR) and for indigenous peoples (IP). The project area does not have the presence of any indigenous peoples or distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural groups with self-identification of a distinct indigenous cultural group, having collective attachment to geographically distinct habitant or ancestral territories, etc.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1. This Due Diligence Report (DDR) has been prepared for the extended portions associated with Sanghar to Mirpurkhas road ICB-04. The first extended portion starts from the Start Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) and ends at Press Club Chowk (RD 01+200) which is passing through built up area of Sanghar City for a length of 1.2 Km. Whereas, the other extended portion which starts from End Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) which is also passing through built up area of Mirpurkhas City and ends at Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (5.60 Km). 2. The Due Diligence was conducted from 16th September and to 16th October 2019 by the PMC team with assistance from the PMU. The primary objective of the due diligence was to identify and assess whether the road improvements work would entail any land acquisition or resettlement (LAR) impacts. If necessary, a resettlement plan (RP), would be prepared where required, applicable national/provincial laws and regulations. in accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 SPS and 3. The aim of the due diligence is to (a) verify if there are involuntary resettlement risks or impacts of the proposed civil works (b) determine, if there are any feasible technical/engineering solutions to avoid such risks or impacts and (c) confirm whether a land acquisition and resettlement plan (LARP) needs to be prepared. 4. The following sections of this report describe the methodology used and the key findings of the proposed extended portion in detail. It is recommended that the project be classified as Category ettlement and indigenous people. The project area does not have the presence of any indigenous peoples or distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural groups with self-identificationC for involuntary as a distinct res indigenous cultural group (recognized as such by others), having collective attachment to geographically distinct habitant or ancestral territories, etc. The attached annexes provide the details of potential impacts for each subproject that have been completely avoided by keeping the construction work limited to the available formation width as per existing carriageway. The resettlement screening checklist is attached in Annexure-A.

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2. THE PROJECT

2.1 Project Objective 5. The objective of the Sindh Provincial Roads Improvement Project (SPRIP) is to improve connectivity of different towns and cities in the province of Sindh and to ensure road maintenance sustainability and also improve road safety.

6. The project outcome will result in improved quality of vehicular transportation. This will increase inter-regional connectivity in trade and communication. The socio-economic improvement will serve as a tool towards reducing poverty in Sindh province.

2.2 Roads Included in the Project 7. The Project has been divided into 6 road packages as table follows:

Table 1: Road Packages

Sr. No. Description No. of Package Total Length (km) 1 Thull to Kandhkot ICB-SPRIP-01 44.00 2 Sheranpur to Ratodero ICB-SPRIP-02 36.00 3 Khyber to Sanghar ICB-SPRIP-03 64.00 4 Sanghar to Mirpur Khas ICB-SPRIP-04 63.00 5 Tando Mohammad Khan to Badin ICB-SPRIP-05 67.00 6 Digri to Naukot ICB-SPRIP-06 54.00

8. Under the same ADB loan, the Government of Sindh (GOS) has proposed the rehabilitation/improvement of an additional 3 roads of 80 Km in Package 07 from the saving of bid price. The three roads in additional package are mentioned as under-: – Table 2: Additional Road Package 07

Sr. No. Description No. of Package Total Length (km) 1 Tando Allahyar to Chambar ICB-SPRIP-07 LOT 1 19.00 2 Sehwan to Dadu ICB-SPRIP-07 LOT 2 32.00 Jahan Khan to Faizu Laro via Chak 3 ICB-SPRIP-07 LOT 3 29.1 Rustam

9. In addition, the two extended portions of ICB-04 will be covered from savings of ICB-04, after the approval from ADB. The rehabilitation and improvement work of both extended portions will be limited to the existing carriageway width. Therefore, no land acquisition will be required under this additional work. Further details of the formation widths of each road are provided in the individual road descriptions in Annexure D & E.

The details of the extended portions are given as under: –

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2.2.1 Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB 04 (RD 00+000) to Press Club Chowk (RD 01+200) (Total Length - 1.20 KM) 10. This extended portion originates from the Start Point of ICB-04 i.e. RD 00+000 and ends at Press Club Chowk at Sanghar City which then may be considered as RD 1+200. Existing condition of road is very rough and bumpy where wearing course has been eroded at various locations which are hampering the normal flow of vehicular traffic. Besides road ancillary items such as traffic safety signs are completely missing. The local people and goods transporters are using this section very frequently for their social and commercial’s activities, they have been consistently demanding to provide them a good facility of commutation and transport by improving this section of road for smooth flow of traffic and making good connectivity to Sanghar-Mirpurkhas Road (ICB-04). Looking into the prevailing condition, it has been observed that dilapidated condition of existing road creates congestion and traffic blockage very often, due to which dust, noise pollution and traffic hazard is on unbearable limits thus people are complaining for increase in their Vehicle Travel Time and Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC). In view thereof, the Deputy Commissioner Sanghar has requested to improve this section of road as per genuine demand of public. For this purpose, PMU of Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project (SPRIP) approached the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for according concurrence to incorporate this section from general savings of ICB 04. Accordingly, during the ADB Mission of 19-26 April 2019 and 17-28 October 2019 it was discussed in detail and was decided to take up the extended portion of ICB-04 for rehabilitation after preparation of reports as per ADB guidelines and their concurrence from ADB. The Team Leader, Resident Engineer and Project Quantity Surveyor from PMC and Project Director, Executive Engineer and Assistant Engineer from PMU visited the site to verify site conditions and decided the design parameters within available space for rehabilitation of existing road. It is envisaged that it will provide workable and smooth connectivity and access to local stakeholders for optimum utilization of road asset. The extended portion of 1.20 km starts from Start Point of ICB-04 at RD 00+000 and ends at Press Club Chowk at RD 01+200 which includes two sections: i. 720 meters length of single carriageway having 7.3 meters width carriageway. ii. 480 meters length of dual carriageway having 5.5 meters width each side.

The cross sections of this extended portion are attached in Annexure-D.

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Figure-1: Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB-04 to Press Club Chowk (1.2 Km)

2.2.2 End Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (Total Length 5.60 km) 11. This section of road is in dilapidated condition. Wearing course is damaged at various locations and prone to be damaged further by wearing away road base metal due to heavy traffic movement. Existing section of road comprises of 7.3 meters main carriageway with 2.5m wide earthen shoulder/emergency lane with lot of depressions at shoulder area. Depressions in shoulders may cause serious damage to traffic plying on this section. Looking into the prevailing situation Deputy Commissioner (DC), Mirpurkhas during meeting with ADB mission had requested to improve this section of road to provide a viable connectivity to Mirpurkhas City from End Point of ICB 04 in the interest of general public.

12. Looking into existing position of road it has been observed by PMU and PMC that it would be feasible to improve this section to provide better traffic conditions for commuters and goods transporters. In this connection PMU approached the ADB for concurrence to incorporate this section from general savings of ICB 04. Accordingly, during the ADB Field Mission of 19-26 April 2019 and 17-28 October 2019, it was discussed in detail and also a meeting of ADB Mission with the Deputy Commissioner Mirpurkhas was arranged by Project Director (PMU). During the meeting, ADB Mission agreed in principal to take up the extended portion of ICB- 04 for rehabilitation after preparation of reports as per ADB guidelines and their concurrence from ADB. Therefore, this DDR has been prepared to get approval of ADB for suggested portions.

13. Total length of this extended portion is 5.60Km. The initial extended portion starts from the End Point of ICB-04 which is considered as RD 00+000 to Khipro Chowk (RD 01+160) at this section the existing average width of carriageway varies from 7.3 to 11.0 meters. The extended portion further continues from Khipro Chowk (RD 01+160) and ends at Noor CNG

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@ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway (RD 05+600) with average width of carriageway as 7.3 meters. The proposed cross sections of this extended portion are attached in Annexure-D.

Figure-2: End Point of ICB-04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (Total Length 5.60 km)

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3. THE METHODOLOGY

3.1 Purpose of this Due Diligence 14. involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project Theand designADB’s Safeguardalternatives; Policy to enhance, Statement or atSPS least 2009 restore, for the IR livelihoodspolicy aims of to all avoid displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of living of the . Following these aims of the SPS, the road design has been carefully reviewed to identify any potential land acquisition or resettlement impacts.displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.

15. The supervision consultants have worked with the design consultants with the objective of adjusting the design to avoid or minimize any likely adverse impacts. Proposed road improvement works have been confined to the available formation width rather than taking the full width of the right of way (ROW). All the design parameters are attached in Annexure- D and E.

3.2 Approach 16. The following approach was adopted for conducting the Due Diligence for land acquisition and resettlement for extended portion to define the LAR impacts:

• Review of available information including SPS 2009, project design, cross-sections and design parameters.

• Field site visits along with the Design Consultants team to identify and assess project impacts.

• Public consultations living in the project area to seek their views on the project and to discuss probable project impacts and mitigation measures.

• Review of designs with PMU in order to avoid any adverse impacts.

• Field site visits to confirm whether the new design adequately addressed the issues.

• Repeat of the last two steps if required.

17. As land acquisition was not required, the details of land ownership adjacent to the road in the corridor of impact were not collected.

18. Public consultations included meetings, interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) with displaced or affected people (DPs/APs) and other stakeholders were carried out in accordance with the IR policy requir and are discussed further in the next section. Consultations were also held with the Project Director, ADB Safeguard Specialists and the Design Consultants.ements of ADB’s SPS 2009

19. To design the extended portions of ICB-04, the ADB Mission of 17-28 October 2019 visited the site and discussed in detail about the design parameters and any potential LAR impacts and subsequently it was decided to take up the extended portion of ICB-04 for rehabilitation

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after preparation of reports as per ADB guidelines. Considering the field findings, PMU/PMC decided to completely avoid all potential resettlement impacts by limiting the construction work within the existing width of carriageway. Furthermore, to protect the structures from vibration effects, PMC decided not to use any heavy construction machinery. A summary of the findings for each road specifying the reaches with potential resettlement impacts together with proposed remedial measures are provided in Annexure-B whereas, the photos of encroached sections at extended portion are provided in Annexure-C. Fifteen (15) structures partially affected by anti-encroachment drive 3 years ago are located 15.5 m away from the edge of the proposed extended portions. Therefore, the structures will not be affected by the rehabilitation of the extended portions.

20. The mitigation measures adopted are:

• For minor encroachments, narrow down the shoulders to avoid any resettlement impacts, keeping the same pavement width as the rest of the highway.

• For more significant encroachments, reduce the pavement width to the existing width to completely avoid any resettlement impact to the encroachment.

• Prepare a land acquisition and resettlement framework (LARF), in accordance with Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS) to address/compensate any residual resettlement impacts that may arise during implementation. ADB’s

21. The above approach enabled the project to be classified as Category for involuntary resettlement and indigenous peoples. C 22. As the extended portion passes through busy commercial areas therefore, there is a high risk of accidents and damage to structures during construction.

23. In compliance of ADB Safeguard Policy Statement in order to avoid potential damages following measures will be taken by the Contractor and Supervision Consultants (SC).

• During construction, one lane will be closed for traffic while the other lane will be used for traffic movement. The contractor will manage flagman on either side of the road with steel pegs fixed and covered Men at Work Machinery Working appropriate locations. The design for the rehabilitation of extended portionswith includes red tape. the The layer road of Asphalt safety signs Base Course like and Wearing Course. However, for the etc. paving will beof asphalt erected the at dozers and other heavy machinery will not be required except the Tandom Roller, Pneumatic Tyre Roller and Paver Machine which will not affect any nearby structure due to vibrations.

• Upon completion of the works, proper safety measures like traffic signs and road marking will be adopted. Warning signs like Reduce Speed , Road Getting Narrow will be fixed at 500 meters before the construction area. Cat eyes will also be fixed at the extended portion of road.

3.2.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) 24. In compliance of ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009, the Grievance Redress Committee was established and notified vide notification no. PD/SPRIP/DDQ/168 of 2017, Dated: 15-02-

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2017. The document is attached in Annexure-F. The main functions of the GRM as per DDR are:

• Provide a mechanism to the local people on problems arising as a result of project activities,

• Record the grievances of the APs, categorize and prioritize the grievances that need to be resolved, and

• Report to the aggrieved parties about the developments regarding their grievances and the decision of the project authorities.

25. The project management will adopt a policy of preventing grievances rather than going through a redress process. This will be achieved through careful development of the compensation procedure and its implementation, by ensuring full participation and consultation with the people by maintaining effective communication and coordination between the communities. However, the first priority is to avoid any grievance from the local people for which the formation width has been kept same as the existing width of extended portion. If there will be any unforeseen grievance from the APs the GRC will address and resolve their issues.

26. A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) has been established under the Chairmanship of Deputy Director, (Construction & Quality Control) of PMU and assisted by Executive Engineer, SPRIP (Upper Division), Executive Engineer, SPRIP (Lower Division), Assistant Engineer- SPRIP, Resettlement Specialist (PMC) and Environmental Specialist (PMC) as the members. The Grievance Redressal Complain Register has been maintained at all the nine work sites.

27. Under the GRM, a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified and established at an open forum for hearing complaints and exploring quick resolutions to conflicts. Therefore, the grievance register is placed at all the packages andthe project lots of sites. SPRIP The soGRC’s that function any unforeseen as grievance, if any, can be registered and communicated to PMC/PMU. The complete mechanism is fully transparent and solution oriented as mentioned in TORs of the GRC. Thus, the main objective of the grievance redress procedure is to avoid conflict and resolve the issues or complaints, which often delays such infrastructure projects. It will also provide a facility to a public forum to raise their objections and through conflict resolution, address these issues adequately.

3.2.2 Functioning of GRM 28. It is very common that some local people have the grievances in any development project, especially where the LAR is involved. Although, a legal mechanism is available in the form of Land Acquisition Act (LAA), 1894 to address the concerns of affected, related to land acquisition. But there is no provision for resettlement and rehabilitation or livelihood restoration available for Displaced Persons (DPs) in the act. This leaves gaps in LAA and ADB policy as far as compensation and resettlement and rehabilitation aspects are concerned. In order to address these gaps and concerns or grievances of DPs, a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is required. Such mechanism is fundamental in achieving transparency in the resettlement process. It is ensured that DPs will know the procedure to approach and have full access to a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC), that can investigate charges of

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irregularities/ambiguities and complaints received from them and provide an early resolution.

29. A complaint register has been placed at camp sites of all packages for respective communities so anyone can register his complaint in this register and on weekly basis, it has been checked by the GRC (Annexure-F).

30. Before invoking formal GRM at the project level, the concerns of the aggrieved complainants will be examined at site. Assistance Engineer will, act as focal person in their respective territorial limits to get the grievances recorded, investigated and discussed.

3.2.2.1 First Level of GRM

31. If the grievance is not resolved at local level it shall be raised to formal grievance redress mechanism which is first level of GRM. A formal complaint will be tendered with the Project Grievance Redress Committee through the Assistant Engineer. Once the complaint is submitted with the Project GRC, it shall record it in the complaints register, without delay, and initiate the process of investigation through its technical and resettlement field teams. The complaint register is being maintained by the Assistant Engineer in project field office.

3.2.2.2 Second Level of GRM

32. In case of dissatisfaction of the complainant, he/she will be referred by GRC to second level of GRM i.e. Environmental Safeguards Unit (ESU) of WSD within 07 days after communication of decision by the GRC. The ESU will acknowledge the complainant about his complaint, scrutinize the record of the GRC, investigate the remedies available and request the complainant to produce any record in favor of his claim. After thorough review and scrutiny of the available record on complaint ESU would visit the field and collect additional information if required.

33. Once the investigations are completed the ESU shall forward recommendations to the Project Director and the complainant accordingly, within 15 days of receipt of the complaint. If the complainant is still dissatisfied with the decision, he can go to the local ombudsmen or follow ADB's accountability mechanism.

3.3 Consultations 34. A total of three (3) focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted in the subproject area. FGDs were conducted with village representatives, commercial activity holders and drivers. A total of twenty (20) people participated in the FGD. Details of the persons who participated are provided in the Table 3 and 4.

35. The participants of meeting were well aware of the proposed road improvement works. The present project was open heartedly welcomed by the participants because roads are viewed as an engine for socio-economic uplift of an area and give them trouble-free access to jobs, markets, schools and hospitals. However, there is no possibility of damage to existing structures, the community representatives clearly stated that they have no objections to the road rehabilitation measures.

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Table-3: Consultations with Local Shopkeepers at Road Press Club Chowk to Start Point (1.20 Km)

Serial No. Date Name of Main Participants Results of Consultations

1 16-September, 2019 SajjadKhalids/o KhalilAqsar Shop Keepers & local community 2 16-September, 2019 Zulifiqar s/oIqrarHussain appreciated the Rehabilitation of 3 16-September, 2019 ZahoorDin s/o Juman extended portion as this will 4 16-September, 2019 Amir Bux s/o Muhammad Alam result in promotion of business 5 16-September, 2019 Shan Ali s/o Tahir Ali Activities. 6 16-September, 2019 Abdul Rashids/oMuhammadAslam 7 19-September, 2019 Dil Shads/o Ali Bux Proposed extended portion will 8 16-September, 2019 KarimKhan s/oHashimKhan result in reduced traffic congestion, accidents and 9 16-September, 2019 Roshan Din s/oZafar provide speedy approach to main 10 16-September, 2019 Ghulam Hussain s/oMuhammad Essa cities of the area.

Table-4: Consultations with Local Shopkeepers at Road End point of ICB-04 to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (5.60 Km)

Serial No. Date Name of Main Participants Results of Consultations 1 16-October,2019 Teerag S/o Tamaachi 2 16-October,2019 Noor Din S/o Anhar Khan Shop Keepers & local community 3 16-October,2019 Muhammad Ameen S/o Allah Bux appreciated the Rehabilitation of 4 16-October,2019 Azeezullah S/o Muhammad Hussain extended portion as this will 5 16-October,2019 Panhu Khan S/o Deedar Ali result in promotion of business 6 16-October,2019 Ghulam Hussain S/o Muhammad Saleem activities. 7 16-October,2019 Gopal S/o Hari Chand 8 16-October,2019 Ram Chand S/o Tagu Proposed extended portion will Farooque Ahmed Palijo S/o Muhammad result in reduced traffic 9 16-October,2019 Bux congestion, accidents and provide speedy approach to main 10 16-October,2019 Chandan S/o Mithoo cities of the area.

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Figure-3: Consultation/Interview with Shop Keepers at Press Club Chowk

Figure-4: Consultation/Interview with Shop Keepers at Khipro Chowk

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4. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 Conclusion 36. In general:

• For the extended portion from Start point of ICB-04 to Press Club Chowk there is no land acquisition is required and resettlement of built-up structures has been avoided by reducing formation width to the existing carriageway width. Therefore,– a LARP is not required.

• For the extended portion from End Point of ICB-04 to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad- Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk no land acquisition is required. The removal of built-up structures or public utilities has been avoided by reducing the formation width with the existing carriageway width.– Therefore, No LARP is required.

37. ttlement (IR) impacts However, keepingThe overall in viewproject the is heavy therefore encroachment envisaged toon cause both nosides involuntary of the narrow rese carriageway, a LARF andhas can been be prepared classified to as Categoryaddress any C for LAR resettlement issues that and may Indigenous arise during People. the Project Implementation Works.

4.2 Recommendations 38. Contractors must exercise proper care during construction work to ensure that no damages would be caused to the road-side public/private structures. The contractors will be held responsible to compensate for any loss to public/ private asset/life that may arise during construction. 39. The critical sections will be constructed with concrete pavement to avoid vibration resulting from heavy equipment, to the nearby/adjacent sensitive structures. These short reaches will be designed as traffic calming zones. The same approach will be adopted on other reaches where sensitive structures are close to the carriageway. 40. due to further changes in the road designs, a resettlement framework has been prepared to provideIn case some guidance structures for the may preparation get damaged and byimplementation contractor’s negligence of a LARP and/or for such partially section. affected 41. The Project Supervisory Consultants team would have a fulltime Resettlement Specialist engaged through the construction supervision firm, who will work closely with the Resident engineers and contractors to ensure correct procedures are followed, and monitor any damages occurring during the construction works. He will report on a quarterly basis, and will be responsible to PMU in the preparation, implementation, monitoring, community consultations, record keeping and all other related activities of RP as per SPS 2009 and LARP/LARF.

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ANNEXURE A

RESETTLEMENT SCREENING CHECKLIST

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RESETTLEMENT SCREENING CHECKLISTFOR BOTH EXTENDED PORTIONS

Potential for Involuntary Resettlement If yes, consider Potential Scope of Not Known Yes No Effects* Resettlement Effects

However, no private land acquisition is required. All works Will the subproject include any new physical will be done within the existing  construction work? ROW. The existing ROW is 110ft (33.5m). The letter is attached in Annexure-G

Only Asphalic overlay on carriageway, Aggregate Base Course and Double Surface Does the subproject include widening of the  Treatment (DST) on shoulders proposed extended portion of the road? will be carried out on existing formation width for the extended portions.

Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?  Involves WSD Land (ROW)

Is the site for land acquisition known? NA

Land belongs to WSD. Refer Annexure G, a letter from Is the ownership status and current usage of Provincial Highway Division got NA the land known? confirmation from revenue department that WSD owns the ROW.

Are non-titled people present on the  site/within the corridor of Impact?

Will there be loss of housing? 

Impact on structures as shown in Annexure-C will not be affected Will there be loss of crops, trees, and other because there is ample clear width fixed assets through land use related  available for the rehabilitation changes? work. Hence, there will be no further adjustments required.

There are many vendors and business operating in this part, however, their businesses are not affected since they are not operating in our formation width. Will there be loss of incomes and  The existing formation width from livelihoods? End Point of ICB-04 to Khipro Chowk varies from 7.3 meter to 11 meter and we have recommended only Asphalt Base Course and Wearing Course on this section. Thus, the formation width is clear

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to execute the rehabilitation work and no any vender and SBEs will be affected.

Will people lose access to facilities, services, subproject will facilitate smooth or natural resources through land use-  flow of traffic through urban area related changes?

Will any social or economic activities be  affected through land use-related changes?

Affected persons and severity of impacts

Any estimate of the likely number of those affected by the project? No () Yes ()Not Applicable

If yes, approximately how many? No land owners will be affected

Any estimate of the severity of impact at the household level? None

If yes, what?

Any of these people poor, indigenous, or vulnerable to poverty risks? No (  ) Yes ()

If yes, how?

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ANNEXURE B

POTENTIAL RESETTLEMENT IMPACTS AVOIDED BY ADJUSTING PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION WORK TO THE EXISTING WIDTH OF CARRIAGEWAY

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Road Chainage Encroached Road Carriageway Width Expected Impact Remedial Action Section Measure From To Existing Proposed Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB 04 (RD 00+000) to Press Club Chowk (RD 01+200) (Total Length - 1.20 KM)

Single Single carriageway carriageway 00+000 00+720 having having 7.3 7.3meter meter width width The structures touching ROW are safely beyond the construction limit and shall not have any impact during construction. The design has been adjusted according to the space available. The first section starts from the start point of ICB-04 which is single Road Dimensions have carriageway having length of 720 meters and width 5 houses and 10 been kept same as of 7.3 meters whereas, the second section afterwards of shops: existing carriageway to first section is dual carriageway with length of 480 No Impacts avoid any Resettlement meters and width is 5.5 meters at each side however, impact. Dual Dual the distance between the structures located on right carriageway carriageway 01+200 and left side of the link including formation width 00+720 having 5.5 having 5.5 (480 m) varies from 16 to 22 meters which is sufficient meter width meter width enough for construction work without any impact on each side each side structures.

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Road Chainage Encroached Carriageway Width Expected Impact Remedial Action Road Section Measure From To Existing Proposed Extended Portion from End Point of ICB 04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (Total Length 5.60 KM)

From 00+000 – to 00+100 width of road is Same as of 7.3 meters and existing The business of vendors operating on this part will 00+000 01+160 from 00+100 carriageway not be affected as formation width is very much clear. to 01+160 the width The existing formation width at end point of ICB-04 to width of road is Khipro Chowk varies from 7.3 meters to 11 meters 11 meters where only asphaltic base course and wearing course Road Dimensions have 2 houses and will be carried out. The district administration in the been kept same as of 5shops: anti-encroachment drive cleared the obstruction in existing carriageway to No Impacts the construction area/carriageway width some 3 avoid any Resettlement years ago. Some shops at that time were relocated to impact. their original leased area which is far away from the edge of the road. The pictures of those shops are listed 01+160 05+600 7.3 meters 7.3 meters in Annexure-C.

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ANNEXURE C

PHOTOS OF ENCROACHED SECTIONS AT EXTENDED PORTION OF ROADS AND POTENTIAL RESETTLEMENT IMPACTS AVOIDED

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Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB 04 (RD 00+000) to Press Club Chowk (RD 01+200) (Total Length - 1.20 KM) Chainage Status as per S.# Direction Type Illustration From To Drawing

Not touching the carriageway L/S and R/S Shops width. The completely red flag Sanghar unaffected due 1 00+000 00+720 shows that Section to the (Single rehabilitation carriageway Carriageway) of road width is clear which is 7.3 meters

The red flag L/S Shops shows that completely the Sanghar unaffected due 2 00+720 1+200 carriageway Section to width is clear (Dual rehabilitation which is 7.3 Carriageway) of road meters

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Extended Portion from End Point of ICB 04 (RD 00+000) to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (RD 05+600) (Total Length 5.60 KM)

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The red flag L/S and R/S shows that Shops

the completely Mirpurkhas carriageway unaffected due 3 00+000 01+160 Section from width is to End Point of clear which rehabilitation ICB-04 to is 7.3 to 11 of road Khipro Chowk meters

3 Stalls

(Abandoned) L/S and R/S No shop is completely touching the avoided by 4 01+160 05+560 carriageway Mirpurkhas reducing FW width which section from to existing is 7.3 meters. Khipro Chowk width of to Noor CNG carriageway

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ANNEXURE D

CROSS-SECTIONS OF EXTENDED PORTIONS

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Extended Portion from Start Point of ICB-04 to Press Club Chowk(1.20 KM)

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Extended Portion from Start point of ICB-04 to Press Club Chowk (1.20 KM) including 480m Dual Carriageway @ Press Club Chowk

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Extended connecting length fromEnd Point of ICB-04 to Noor CNG @ Hyderabad- Mirpurkhas Dual Carriageway via Khipro Chowk (5.60 Km)

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ANNEXURE E

LAYOUT OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED EXTENDED PORTION OF ICB-04

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EXISTING ROAD CONDITION OF START POINT OF ICB-04 (RD 00+000) TO PRESS CLUB CHOWK @ DUAL CARRIAGEWAY (01+200) (1.20 KM)

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EXISTING ROAD CONDITION OF END POINT OF ICB-04 (RD 00+000) TO NOOR CNG @ HYDERABAD-MIRPURKHAS DUAL CARRIAGEWAY VIA KHIPRO CHOWK (05+600) (5.6

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ANNEXURE F

NOTIFICATION OF GRIEVANCE REDRESS COMMITTEE AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS REGISTER

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ANNEXURE G

RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) FROM EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, WORKS AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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