DOCSLIB.ORG

Initial Environmental Examination

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Document Stage: Final Draft Project Number: 43464-027 January 2018 India: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program - Tranche 3 Prepared by Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL), Government of Himachal Pradesh for the Asian Development Bank. This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area Contents Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 The Tranche 3 Project 1 1.3 Scope of Work and Methodology Adopted 2 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 4 2.1 Indian - National, Local, Other Applicable Environmental Laws, Regulations, and Standards as applicable to the project. 4 2.2 India and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) 7 2.3 Technical Standards, Rules and Regulations for Indian Power Sector 8 2.4: Asian Development Bank’s Safeguards Policies 9 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 13 3.1 Type of Project 13 3.2 Category of Project 13 3.3 Need for the Project 14 3.4 Location 16 3.5 Size and Magnitude of the Operation 36 3.6 Associated Facilities 41 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 44 4.1 Physical Resources 44 4.2 Ecological Resources 53 4.3 Economic Development 56 4.4 Social and Cultural Resources 66 5.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 71 5.1 Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 71 6.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 86 6.1 HPPTCL’s Approach for Route Selection 86 6.2 Alternatives for Subproject Components 87 7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 92 7.1 Mitigation 92 7.2 Monitoring 96 7.3 Institutional arrangements 98 7.3.1 Implementation Plan 98 8.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 104 8.1 Information Disclosure 104 8.2 Consultation and Participation 104 8.3 Consultation Details 105 9.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 108 9.1 Potential Grievance Channels (Framework) 108 9.2 Time Frame 108 9.3 The Grievance Redress Mechanism 108 10.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 111 ANNEXURES Annexure 1 Safe Distances as per Electricity Act 113 Annexure 2 Alternative Site Analysis for Grid Substations 116 Annexure 3 Alternative Route Analysis for Transmission Lines 121 Annexure 4 Inventorisation along the Transmission Lines 127 Annexure 5 Environmental Management Plan 149 Annexure 6 Measurement of Environmental Parameters & Periodicity 157 Annexure 7 Baseline Environment Monitoring for Air, Water, Noise and Soil Sampling for Tranche 3 sub-projects 159 Annexure 8 Details of Public Consultations 168 Annexure 9 National Parks and Sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh 180 Annexure 10 EIA clearances for Bajoli Holi 180MW HEP and an Open Access Applicant for Tranche 3 project 193 Annexure 11 Application for Connectivity for Associated Hydropower Projects to HPPTCL system 205 Annexure 12 Forest Clearances for Tranche 3 Transmission Line projects awarded to HPPTCL 212 ABBREVIATIONS ADB – Asian Development Bank ACSR – Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced AMSL – Average Mean Sea Level CEA – Central Electricity Authority CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India DPR – Detailed Project Report EARF – Environmental Assessment and Review Framework EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMoP – Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP – Environmental Management Plan EHV – Extra High Voltage EPC – Engineering, Procurement and Construction ESC – Environment and Social Cell GHG – Green House Gases GoHP – Government of Himachal Pradesh GoI – Government of India GRM – Grievance Redressal Mechanism HPCEDIP – Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program HPCETIP – Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program HPSPCB – Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board HPPCL – Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited HPPTCL – Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited HPSEB – Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board IEE – Initial Environmental Examination LILO – Line – in- Line- out MFF – Multi-tranche Financing Facility MOEFCC – Ministry of Environment, Forests& Climate Change, Government of India PCB – Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl PGCIL – Power Grid Corporation of India Limited PMU – Project Management Unit RoW – Right of Way WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ha (hectare) – 10,000 sq m km (kilometer) – 1,000 m kV – kilovolt (1,000 volts) kW – kilowatt (1,000 watts) kWh – kilowatt-hour MVA – Megavolt-Amperes MW – Mega Watt EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state in northern India with a population of slightly over 6 million, has abundant water resources in the five major rivers flowing through the state from the western Himalayas. The hydropower generation potential of Himachal Pradesh is about 23,000 MW, which is about one-fourth of the total hydropower potential of India. In its Hydropower Policy (2007)1, the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) targets its comparative advantage in hydropower with the goal to become the "hydropower state" of the country. 2. The Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program (HPCETIP) is a $350 million multitranche financing facility (MFF) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which will contribute to economic development in Himachal Pradesh through expanded power supplies from clean energy sources, and support a sustainable electricity sector in the state. HPCETIP will produce the following outcomes: (i) increase availability of clean energy downstream at pooling stations for effective power evacuation in a financially sustainable manner, (ii) improve state finances and power sector financial viability from sales revenue earned from power exports, (iii) improve sector governance, (iv) improve capacity in Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) for better planning, implementation and management of power evacuation infrastructure, and energy efficiency, and (v) improvement in implementation standards of environmental and social safeguards in the sector. With ADB support, the proposed program will sustain the energy sector reform agenda, and is expected to help attract other long- term financiers to the state. 3. The proposed Tranche 3 project, located in Kullu, Chamba, and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh, involving construction of approximately 132 km of transmission lines of various voltages 220/132/66/ and four substations of 283 MVA transformation capacity and one switching substations, consists of the following components: • Power transmission lines: ▪ T1 - 66 kV D/C Line from 66/22 kV GISS Nirmand to 66/220 kV Kotla (24 km) Substation. ▪ T2 - 400 kV D/C (Twin MOOSE) from 400/220 kV,2x315 MVA Lahal GISS to 400 kV Chamera pooling station of PGCIL (39 km). ▪ T3 - 220kVD/c Line from Mazra to 33/220 kV Karian (18 km), ▪ T4 - 220 kV D/c Line (Twin Moose) from Bhajoli Holi to HEP to 400/220 kV Lahal GISS (17 km). ▪ T5 - 132 kV D/C transmission line from Barsaini to Charor (34 km). • EHV Pooling Substations: ▪ S1 - 22/66 kV, 2x10 MVA GIS substation at Bagipul. ▪ S2 - 132/220 kV,2x80/100 MVA GISS at Mazra. ▪ S3 - 220 kV GIS Switching Station at Hatkoti. ▪ S4 - 33/132 kV, 2x 25/ 31.5 MVA GIS substation at Barsaini. • Capacity Building and Training: HPPTCL needs for capacity building and skills augmentation through training on technical aspects, study trips and exposure, project management, contracts related conflict resolution, environmental and social assessment, review and monitoring and IT related Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation shall be undertaken. 4. As per Government of India’s (GoI) Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Act 2009, Power transmission projects are not listed as environmental sensitive projects and hence no clearance is required from Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) or Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI. Clearance from Himachal Pradesh Forest Department is required only in cases where subproject is constructed on 1 Government of Himachal Pradesh. 2007. Hydro Power Policy (2007). Shimla. ii forestland or requires cutting of forest trees. However, National Environmental Policy 2006 of Government of India (GoI) and Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 of ADB and procedures and guidelines thereto apply to all components/subprojects funded by ADB. 5. An Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for Tranche 3 subprojects funded under HPCETIP. This IEE report comprises baseline data on existing conditions on physical, ecological, economic, and social aspects, together with the anticipated environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Observations were made between September 2015 to October 2016 along the proposed transmission line tower locations, as well as in and around the proposed premises for new substations. The alignment of line may slightly vary after the exact demarcation of tower locations. Field surveys were also undertaken to assess the physical and biological environment. Detailed assessment of the baseline environment was conducted for the entire route of the proposed alignments and data collection from secondary sources has been done to support
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Powered by Toursoft
    Exotic Himachal-Do not change-Copy1 8 Days/7 Nights Powered by TourSoft Key Attractions Top 15 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh If you like anything and everything about snow, you may be inspired by the meaning of the word Himachal. ‘The land of snows’, the meaning, is adequate to give you an idea of what to expect here. Himachal Pradesh is located in the western Himalayas. Surrounded by majestic mountains, out of which some still challenge mankind to conquer them, the beauty of the land is beyond imagination. Simla, one of the most captivating hill stations, is the capital of the state. Given below are the top 15 places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. 1. Kullu Image credit – Balaji.B, CC BY 2.0 Kullu in Himachal Pradesh is one of the most frequented tourist destinations. Often heard along with the name Manali, yet another famous tourist spot, Kullu is situated on the banks of Beas River. It was earlier called as Kulanthpitha, meaning ‘The end of the habitable world’. Awe-inspiring, right? Kullu valley is also known as the ‘Valley of Gods’. Here are some leading destinations in the magical land. - Basheshwar Mahadev Temple - Sultanpur Palace - Parvati Valley - Raison - Raghunathji Temple - Bijli Mahadev Temple - Shoja - Karrain Bathad - Jagatsukh The attractions in Kullu are more. Trekking, mountaineering, angling, skiing, white water rafting and para gliding are some of the adventurous sports available here. 2. Manali Image credit – Balaji.B, CC BY 2.0 Located at an altitude of 6726 feet, Manali offers splendid views of the snow-capped mountains.
    [Show full text]
  • Jal Jeevan Mission.Pdf
    List of schemes duly recommended by Chief Engineer's (D/Z,M/Z,H/Z&S/Z) for accord of A/A&E/S as per SLSSC meeting proposed under Jal Jeevan Mission Annexure-C Name of Scheme Estimated Cost (In Number of Ultimate Population Total FHTC already Balance Target for the Lakhs) Habitation Household provided FHTC to be Year 2019-20 Sr. No District Circle Total SC ST provided DPR For Providing LWSS To PC habitation of census Village Dhewa, Chukhial, Baldoa etc in Tehsil Jawali Distt Kangra 1 KANGRA NURPUR H.P 378.33 24 3334 1287 0 473 287 186 186 Augmentation of various water supply scheme under Jawali Constitutency in Tehsil Jawali Distt. Kangra (HP) 2 Kangra Nurpur 4077.03 199 41374 8718 0 6543 3639 2904 2904 PLWSS TO PC HABITATION OFCENSUS VILLAGE PANALTH,MANARA AND DEHRI IN TEHSIL JAWALI 3 KANGRA NURPUR DISTT KANGRA HP 256.66 10 1697 216 0 256 151 105 105 DPR of PLWSS to PC Habitation of Census village Sidhpur Ghar etc. in Tehsil Jawali Distt. Kangra (HP) 4 Kangra Nurpur 588.71 19 6434 1443 0 953 159 794 794 DPR of PLWSS to PC Habitation of Census vill Paloura and Ludhiar etc. in Tehsil Jawali Distt. Kangra (HP) 5 Kangra Nurpur 657.32 28 6573 931 0 1039 463 576 576 Detailed Project Report for Rural Piped Water Supply scheme to Multi Village Group of GP Dhaloon, Patiyalkar, Klaied, 6 Kangra Dharamshala Rumehar, Sihoond and Baldhar in Block Nagrota Bagwan, District Kangra, H.P 1632.16 33 16103 1235 278 2538 1613 925 555 DPR for Providing "House to House Tap connections" to various Habitations under GP Malari,Dini Khas,and Gadrana 7 Kangra Nurpur under I&PH Division Indora in Tehsil Indora District Kangra HP.
    [Show full text]
  • Himachal Karam Singh H
    Scholarship Sanctioned during 2009-10 under the Scheme Merit-Cum-Means, Post Matric & Pre- Matric Scholarship to the candidates belonging to Minority Communities (1) List of 33 Students to whom Scholarship Sanctioned under Merit-Cum- Means Scholarship. Sl. Name of student Name & address ot Course Amount of scholarship (in Bank No. the institution in Rs.) Draft Date favour of draft to be No. made Maintenance Course Total Allowance Fee Abida Shah D/o 2784448 24-5-10 Registrar, Institutes Sh. Abdul Gani of Management 1 Shah H. No. 24/15 MBA 5000 20000 25000 Studies HP Lowere Bazar University Shimla-5 Shimla Heena Naz D/o 174326 24-5-10 Principal IITT Sh. Mohd. Shakeel College of 2 H. No. 252 Ward B.Tech. 5000 20000 25000 Engineering Kala No. 1Charzan Amb Sirmour Street Nahan Rukhsar D/o Sh. Principal Mata Bala 174327 24-5-10 Sabir Ali H. No. Sundri College of 3 LLB 5000 20000 25000 269/9 Katcha Legal Studeis Shimla Tank Nahan Road Nahan Aman S/o Sh. 174328 24-5-10 Principal IITT Abdul Latif H. No. College of 4 3177/12 Katcha B.Tech. 5000 20000 25000 Engineering Kala Tank Nahan Distt Amb Sirmour Sirmour Israna D/o Sh. Principal Himalyan 174329 24-5-10 Nazim Ali Vill Group of 5 Toka PO Professioinal Institute M.B.A. 5000 20000 25000 Jamniwala Distt. Kala Amb Distt Sirmour Sirmour Talib Hussain S/o 174330 24-5-10 Sh. Hashim Ali Principal Jawaharlal Mand Miani PO Nehru Government 6 B.Tech. 5000 20000 25000 Mand Manjwa Engineering College Indora Kangra - Sundernagar Mandi 176403 Israil S/o Sh.
    [Show full text]
  • Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings Other Books by the Author
    Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings Other Books by the Author The other books by the author, Dr. G.S. Chauhan are: 1. Guru Nanak Dev's Japji Sahib. 2. Guru Arjan Dev's Sukhmani Sahib 3. Bani of Bhagats 4. The Gospel of the Sikh Gurus 5. Rahras & Kirtan Sohila 6. Nitnem All these books are being distributed 'free of cost' among the general public by the All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.), Amritsar. Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings Dr G.S. Chauhan Dr Meenakshi Rajan Publisher : Dr. Inderjit Kaur President All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.) Amritsar Shri Guru Nanak Dev Life, Travels and Teachings by Dr. G.S. Chauhan Dr. Meenakshi Rajan © Writer March : 2012 ISBN: 978-81-923150-1-0 Publisher : Dr. Inderjit Kaur President All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.) Amritsar Printed at: Printwell 146, Industrial Focal Point, Amritsar Dedication This Humble effort to describe Shri Guru Nanak Dev's Life, Travels and Teachings is dedicated to the great saint of twentieth century, Bhagat Puran Singh, founder of All India Pingalwara Charitable Society (Regd.) Amritsar. It was due to his blessings when I met him in July 1991 that an ignorant person like me could study and understand Gurbani and write about the Guru' teachings. Bhagat Puran Singh was a great soul and even now, he guides and removes suffering of those who help his mission of running Pingalwara. I have seen that in many cases, when some people sent donations with full faith, their diseases were cured and problems solved.
    [Show full text]
  • Editor's Note
    channeling news from high altitude Himalayan wetlands EDITOR’S NOTE Dear Reader, Conservation teaches us new lessons everyday. Apart from opening our minds to novel and innovative solutions engineered to protect and conserve our ecosystems, it also humbles us by demonstrating the true, and often, immeasurable value of these ecosystems. But perhaps, one of the biggest lessons we have learnt is that conservation is not the privilege of a chosen few. It is a passion and a life skill which unites diverse groups of people, irrespective of their education, culture or nationality, resulting in productive partnerships. Such has been revealed to us through our regional efforts in conserving high altitude wetlands in the Himalayas. The ‘Saving Wetlands Sky-High!’ project has been a journey of discovering new conservation partners and of revelling in team-work. INSIDE Through this issue of ‘Himalayan Highlights’, we bring you stories of some of our Feature Story new and vibrant partners. We have found them in monasteries, at polo matches, Communities adopt their Wetlands on religious pilgrimages and in research institutions. We have found them in the Making a Difference young and in the old, in students and in preachers, in governments and in the Sporting Conservation people. We have found them in Pakistan, India, China, Nepal and Bhutan. But A Journey to New Learning most importantly, we have found them in the Himalayas. Gosaikunda breathes after Janaipoornima Cleanliness next to Godliness Read on to learn how the Himalayas and its ecosystems have inspired people to Strengthening through Science work together and have motivated them to make a difference.
    [Show full text]
  • Geothermal Development in India
    Advancing the Role of Geospatial THEME Knowledge in Indian Economy 24-26 August 2021 HICC Hyderabad, India CLICK TO KNOW MORE Geothermal Development in India Mahesh Thakur Assistant Professor Centre of Advanced Study in Geology Panjab University Sector 14, Chandigarh India-160014 Outline Basic Concept Heat flow, Heat Production and Geothermal Geothermal Exploration Techniques Case Study of Dixie Valley, Nevada, USA Geothermal Resources in India Hot springs, Volcanoes Center of Advanced Study for Geothermal Energy (CASGE) PU Efforts for Geothermal Sector in India Future Scope Challenges to Geothermal Development in India Earth Age and Structure 4.54 Billion Years Present day Worldwide distribution of geothermal fields Active tectonic belts / plate boundaries / regions of high heat flow Sites of Quaternary volcanism (e.g., Pacific Ring of Fire) Gupta & Roy, 2006 Sources of Heat Flow Surface heat flow on Earth is due to 1) Secular cooling of the Earth (24 Tera Watt) 2) The remainder originates in the Earth interior through the radioactive decay of U, Th and K. (20 Tera Watt) Surface Heat Flow on the Continents Determination of Heat Flow Q= K dt/dz Q= Surface Heat Flow (mWm-2) K= Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) dt/dz= Geothermal gradient (oC/Km) SMU What is geothermal? • The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (Earth) and therme (heat). • The heat continuously flowing from the Earth’s interior, which travels primarily by conduction in the lithosphere, is estimated to be equivalent to 44 TW of power, and is expected to remain so for billions of years to come, ensuring an inexhaustible supply of energy.
    [Show full text]
  • State District Branch Address Centre Ifsc Contact1 Contact2 Contact3 Micr Code
    STATE DISTRICT BRANCH ADDRESS CENTRE IFSC CONTACT1 CONTACT2 CONTACT3 MICR_CODE ANDAMAN 98, MAULANA AZAD AND Andaman & ROAD, PORT BLAIR, NICOBAR Nicobar State 744101, ANDAMAN & 943428146 ISLAND ANDAMAN Coop Bank Ltd NICOBAR ISLAND PORT BLAIR HDFC0CANSCB 0 - 744656002 HDFC BANK LTD. 201, MAHATMA ANDAMAN GANDHI ROAD, AND JUNGLIGHAT, PORT NICOBAR BLAIR ANDAMAN & 98153 ISLAND ANDAMAN PORT BLAIR NICOBAR 744103 PORT BLAIR HDFC0001994 31111 ANDHRA HDFC BANK LTD6-2- 022- PRADESH ADILABAD ADILABAD 57,CINEMA ROAD ADILABAD HDFC0001621 61606161 SURVEY NO.109 5 PLOT NO. 506 28-3- 100 BELLAMPALLI ANDHRA ANDHRA PRADESH BELLAMPAL 99359 PRADESH ADILABAD BELLAMPALLI 504251 LI HDFC0002603 03333 NO. 6-108/5, OPP. VAGHESHWARA JUNIOR COLLEGE, BEAT BAZAR, ANDHRA LAXITTIPET ANDHRA LAKSHATHI 99494 PRADESH ADILABAD LAXITTIPET PRADESH 504215 PET HDFC0003036 93333 - 504240242 18-6-49, AMBEDKAR CHOWK, MUKHARAM PLAZA, NH-16, CHENNUR ROAD, MANCHERIAL - MANCHERIAL ANDHRA ANDHRA ANDHRA PRADESH MANCHERIY 98982 PRADESH ADILABAD PRADESH 504208 AL HDFC0000743 71111 NO.1-2-69/2, NH-7, OPPOSITE NIRMAL ANDHRA BUS DEPO, NIRMAL 98153 PRADESH ADILABAD NIRMAL PIN 504106 NIRMAL HDFC0002044 31111 #5-495,496,Gayatri Towers,Iqbal Ahmmad Ngr,New MRO Office- THE GAYATRI Opp ANDHRA CO-OP URBAN Strt,Vill&Mdl:Mancheri MANCHERIY 924894522 PRADESH ADILABAD BANK LTD al:Adilabad.A.P AL HDFC0CTGB05 2 - 504846202 ANDHRA Universal Coop Vysya Bank Road, MANCHERIY 738203026 PRADESH ADILABAD Urban Bank Ltd Mancherial-504208 AL HDFC0CUCUB9 1 - 504813202 11-129, SREE BALAJI ANANTHAPUR - RESIDENCY,SUBHAS
    [Show full text]
  • State of Environment Report Himachal Pradesh
    State of Environment Report Himachal Pradesh Department of Environment, Science & Technology Government of Himachal Pradesh Narayan Villa, Shimla-171 002, H.P. Phone No. 0177-2627608, 2627604, 2620559 Website: www.himachal.nic.in/environment State of the Environment Report on Himachal Pradesh © Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh. Published by : Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh. Narayan Villa, Shimla-171002 (Himachal Pradesh). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. Editing, Typesetting and Printing : Shiva Offset Press, Dehradun - 248 001 Tel.: +91-135-2715748 Fax : 91-135-2715107 E-mail: [email protected] ii iii iv JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA Minister (Forests, Science & Technology) Himachal Pradesh MESSAGE It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh is bringing out the second State of Environment Report for the State. I have been given to understand that the State of Environment Report being published by the Department would display vital information on the environment related aspects of the State. As a Minister in-charge of the Department it shall be my endeavour to equip the Department in such a way that it successfully carries forward the protection, prevention and conservation agenda in a most sustainable manner. Himachal Pradesh, which has its own peculiar environmental problems, needs to tread the devel- opmental path without compromising with its pristine environment.
    [Show full text]
  • Himachal Pradesh in the Indian Himalaya
    Mountain Livelihoods in Transition: Constraints and Opportunities in Kinnaur, Western Himalaya By Aghaghia Rahimzadeh A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Policy and Management in the Graduate Division of the University of California, Berkeley Committee in charge: Professor Louise P. Fortmann, Chair Professor Nancy Lee Peluso Professor Isha Ray Professor Carolyn Finney Spring 2016 Mountain Livelihoods in Transition: Constraints and Opportunities in Kinnaur, Western Himalaya Copyright © 2016 By Aghaghia Rahimzadeh Abstract Mountain Livelihoods in Transition: Constraints and Opportunities in Kinnaur, Western Himalaya by Aghaghia Rahimzadeh Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Policy and Management University of California, Berkeley Professor Louise P. Fortmann, Chair This dissertation investigates the transformation of the district of Kinnaur in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Indian Himalaya. I examine Kinnauri adaptation to political, economic, environmental, and social events of the last seven decades, including state intervention, market integration, and climate change. Broadly, I examine drivers of change in Kinnaur, and the implications of these changes on social, cultural, political, and environmental dynamics of the district. Based on findings from 11 months of ethnographic field work, I argue that Kinnaur’s transformation and current economic prosperity have been chiefly induced by outside forces, creating a temporary landscape of opportunity. State-led interventions including land reform and a push to supplement subsistence agriculture with commercial horticulture initiated a significant agrarian transition beginning with India’s Independence. I provide detailed examination of the Nautor Land Rules of 1968 and the 1972 Himachel Pradesh Ceiling of Land Holding Act, and their repercussion on land allocation to landless Kinnauris.
    [Show full text]
  • Lok Mitra Kendras (Lmks)
    DistrictName BlockName Panchayat Village VLEName LMKAddress ContactNo Name Name Chamba Bharmour BHARMOUR bharmour MADHU BHARMOUR 8894680673 SHARMA Chamba Bharmour CHANHOTA CHANHOTA Rajinder Kumar CHANHOTA 9805445333 Chamba Bharmour GAROLA GAROLA MEENA KUMARI GAROLA 8894523608 Chamba Bharmour GHARED Ghared madan lal Ghared 8894523719 Chamba Bharmour GREEMA FANAR KULDEEP SINGH GREEMA 9816485211 Chamba Bharmour HOLI BANOON PINU RAM BANOON 9816638266 Chamba Bharmour LAMU LAMU ANIL KUMAR LAMU 8894491997 Chamba Bharmour POOLAN SIRDI MED SINGH POOLAN 9816923781 Chamba Bharmour SACHUIN BARI VANDANA SACHUIN 9805235660 Chamba Bhattiyat NULL Chowari SANJAY Chowari 9418019666 KAUSHAL Chamba Bhattiyat NULL DEEPAK RAJ Village Kathlage 9882275806 PO Dalhausie Tehsil Dalhausie Distt Chamba Chamba Bhattiyat AWHAN Hunera Sanjeet Kumar AWHAN 9816779541 Sharma Chamba Bhattiyat BALANA BALANA RAM PRASHAD 9805369340 Chamba Bhattiyat BALERA Kutt Reena BALERA 9318853080 Chamba Bhattiyat BANET gaherna neelam kumari BANET 9459062405 Chamba Bhattiyat BANIKHET BANIKHET NITIN PAL BANIKET 9418085850 Chamba Bhattiyat BATHRI BATHRI Parveen Kumar BATHRI 9418324149 Chamba Bhattiyat BINNA chhardhani jeewan kumar BINNA 9418611493 Chamba Bhattiyat CHUHAN Garh (Bassa) Ravinder Singh CHUHAN 9418411276 Chamba Bhattiyat GAHAR GAHAR SHASHI GAHAR 9816430100 CHAMBIAL Chamba Bhattiyat GHATASANI GHATASANI SHEETAL GHATASANI 9418045327 Chamba Bhattiyat GOLA gola santosh GOLA 9625924200 Chamba Bhattiyat JIYUNTA kunha kewal krishan JIYUNTA 9418309900 Chamba Bhattiyat JOLNA Jolna Meena
    [Show full text]
  • Dr. Pargat Singh Jathol Assistant Professor Sociology (Perspective in Education)
    STATE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN TEACHER EDUCATION JHAJJAR (HARYANA) Dr. Pargat Singh Jathol Assistant Professor Sociology (Perspective in Education) Academic Qualifications Ph.D. (Education) Awarded in Feb. 2014, from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak NET & JRF (Education) Qualified in June 2008 URS (University Research Scholarship) Topped in 2007 and 2008 HTET Qualified in 2008 and 2016 M.A. (Sociology) In 2011 from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi securing 62.6% marks M.Phil.(Education) In 2008 from Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak (Gold Medalist) M.Ed. In 2007 from Department of Education, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak B.Ed. In 2006 from Department of Education, Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa P.G. Diploma (Counselling & Behaviour Modification) In 2011 from Guru Jambeshwar University(GJU), Hisar Topic of Doctorate Research “Academic Stress and Coping Strategies of Adolescents in relation to their Personality and Home Environment” Areas of Research Interest: ➢ Gender Studies ➢ Minority Education ➢ Literature and Education ➢ Educational Psychology Teaching Experience: • Presently working as Assistant Professor with State Institute of Advanced Studies in Teacher Education, Jhajjar on regular basis since Feb. 6, 2017. • Worked as Assistant Professor (M.Ed.) with Shiv College of Education on regular basis from Sep.10, 2012 to Feb. 6, 2017. • Taught M.Ed. and M.A. Education students in Department of Education, MD University, Rohtak from April 10, 2009 to April 10, 2011 as Junior Research Fellow and from April 11, 2011 to June 30, 2012 as Senior Research Fellow. Research Experience: • One and half year Research Experience as a Project Director of Research Project under IMPRESS Scheme (ICSSR) • Participated in training and Endline Survey as Pupil Teacher Assessor for the Impact Evaluation of the NeTT Teacher Training Pilot conducted under the Centre for Research and Experiments for Action and Policy (REAP) at SCERT Gurgram.
    [Show full text]
  • Eco –Tourism and Its Development in Tribal Regions of Himachal Pradesh Mr
    IJA MH International Journal on Arts, Management and Humanities 3(1): 24-29(2014) ISSN No. (Online): 2319 – 5231 Eco –Tourism and its Development in Tribal Regions of Himachal Pradesh Mr. Pankaj Sharma and Mr. Ravi Parkash Department of Hotel and Tourism Management, Manav Bharti University, Solan , Himachal Pradesh (Corresponding author Pankaj Sharma) (Received 05 December, 2013 Accepted 20 February, 2014) ABSTRACT: The tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh are known for natural beauty. Eco tourists are often motivated by the chance to experience tribal culture, which can have a positive and affirming effect on that culture. Schemes like Home Stay started by Dept. of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh on the one hand saves the tribal areas from becoming concrete jungles and on the other gives a firsthand experience of tribal culture to the tourists. Moreover this also becomes a means of income generating activity for tribals. The tribal areas of Himachal such as Spiti, Kinnaur, Sangla, kalpa and Bharmour are all major tourist destinations today. The tribal population in Himachal Pradesh is about 11% of the total population i.e. 244587 lakh. These tribal include the Kinners or Kinnaure, the Lahules, the Spitians, the Pangwalas, the Gaddis and the Gujjars. However it is often said, tourism destroys tourism. It seems to be true in the case of the Sangla valley in Kinnaur, which is fast losing its scenic charm and tranquillity due to the unregulated growth of the tourism industry. New buildings are coming up in a haphazard way, as there is no plan for the development of the tourist destination.
    [Show full text]