Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism

Home , New Tehri, Pauri, Tehri Dam, Tehri Garhwal district

Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 40648-033 August 2014

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2

Submitted by

Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

Response Matrix

IEE Adventure Tourism Centre at Tehri

S. No. Comment Compliance 1 Confirm that all impacts identified in Table 12 Table 13 has been revised and all impacts are adequately reflected in Table 13. identified in Table-12 are reflected in Table- 13. 2 Table 13 still does not provide sufficient details Necessary details from the design report have for mitigation measures. For example, no. 2.5 been included and EMP has been modified as states ' detailed designs...shall ensure that per suggestions. environmental sustainable principles…. The environmental impacts pertaining to However, there are no details of specific location of the subproject or design are the measures to guide the contractor and monitor responsibility of the PIU and Design the EMP to ensure these are complied. Please Consultants. The assessed design impacts remember that table 13 is part of the EMP have already been mitigated in the design by which forms part of the contract document, and the design consultants and the PIU, and it is stipulates obligations of the contractor. It the responsibility of the PIU/DSC to ensure should be prepared with sufficient detail. contractor works as per the provided design. Please improve. It is confirmed that Table-13 will be part of contract document. 3 The report does not sufficiently explain  Provisions for addressing the sanitation, conditions of labor camps and core labor solid waste management and water supply standards. Please include for each contract an have been listed in the EMP. assessment of labor camps and conditions and whether they have sufficient sanitation and  Compliance with labor regulations is binding water supply. on the contractor, which includes regulations relating to health, safety, welfare, sanitation and working conditions. (GCC of the Contract regarding labor regulations “During continuance of the contract, the Contractor and his sub- contractors shall abide at all times by all existing labor enactments and rules made thereunder, regulations, notifications and bye laws of the state or Central Govt. or local authority and any other labor law (including rules), regulations, bye laws that may be issued under any labor law in future either by the State or the Central Govt. or the local authority, including but not limited to regulations relating to health, safety, welfare, sanitation and working conditions.”)  It will be ensured by the PIU and DSC that (i) potable water be available to workers and the (ii) minimum numbers of toilets as prescribed per number of workers regularly employed at the project are provided, with separate facilities for female workers. 4 Please confirm all environmental staff in the PMU has 01 Safeguard Specialist, supported consultant teams, PMU, and PIU are filled for sufficient monitoring and reporting of f the by 03 nos. of positions in the DSC and 01 no. EMP in the PMC. There is no separate position at the PIU level. The monitoring and reporting of the EMP is done by the DSC Safeguard/ Environment Specialist, followed by supervision from PMU, PMC. 5 Appendix 3. Thank you for adding this  Sl. No. 1 selection criteria elaborated important table. However, please provide more  Sl. No. 5 details filled in detailed explanations for following: (i) no. 1 in  Sl. No.15 septage management at the site overall selection criteria - is the proposed explained subproject consistent with any tourism plan for Above has been explained in the Appendix 3 the area or state? There should be some at relevant section. strategic relevance to justify the subproject. (ii) no. 5 is empty, please fill in. (iii) no. 15, provide more detail on how this will be ensured. (iv) explain who will clean the septic tanks (ii) frequency of cleaning, (iv) are vacuum sludge trucks available, and (v) where sludge will be disposed. These are basic points of septage management at the site.

Environmental Assessment Document

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Loan No: 2833 IND Revised August 2014

Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand

Subproject – Adventure Tourism Centre at Tehri

Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand 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.

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archaeological Survey of India CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board CPR - Common property resources DOT - Department of Tourism DSC - Design Supervision Consultants EA - Executing Agency EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environmental Management Plan FSI - Forest Survey of India GMVN - Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI - Government of India GoU - Government of Uttarakhand HNB - Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna IA - Implementing Agency IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism IEE - Initial Environmental Examination IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature MFF - Multi-tranche Financing Facility MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests NDBR - Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve NDNP - Nanda Devi National Park NP - National Park OM - Operations Manual PA - Protected area PD - Program director PIU - Project Implementation Unit PMC - Project Management Consultant PMU - Project Management Unit PUC - Pollution under Control REA - Rapid Environmental Assessment SEIAA - State Environment Impact Assessment Authority SLEC - State-level empowered committee SPCB - State Pollution Control Board SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement THDC - Tehri Hydro Electric Development Corporation UNESCO - United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization UTDB - Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board UUSDIP - Uttarakhand Urban Sector Development Investment Program WLS - Wildlife Sanctuary

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

(as of 13th November 2013) Currency unit – Indian rupee (Rs) Rs1.00 = $0.015738 $1.00 = Rs 63.5400

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

dB (A) A-weighted decibel ha - hectare km - kilometer km2 - square kilometer g - microgram m - meter m2 - square meter MW (megawatt) - megawatt

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. TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. Chapter Page No. No. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 I. INTRODUCTION 9 A. Background 9 B. Purpose of the IEE 10 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10 D. Report Structure 13

II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS 14 A. Components of the Subproject 14 B. Implementation Schedule 17

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 18 A. Environmental Profile 18 B. Ecological Resources 23 C. Economic Resources 26 D. Social and Cultural Resources 29

IV ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 32 A. Environmental Impacts 32 B. Land Acquisition and Resettlement 36

V ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) 52 A. Institutional Arrangements 52 B. Environmental Monitoring Plan 67 C. Capacity Building 68 D. Environmental Budget 69 E. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 70

VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 71 A. Process For Consultation Followed 71 B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure 74 C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 74

VII Findings & Recommendations 76

VIII Conclusions 77

LIST OF TABLES

Table Description Page No. No.

1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 11 2. Description of the Subproject Components 14 3. Air Quality Monitoring in Badsahithaul (Chamba- Ranichori- 18 Dandachali road sections) 4. Results of noise level monitoring in Badsahithaul (Chamba- 19 Ranichori- Dandachali road sections) 5. Average Monthly Temperature and Rainfall data for Tehri 19 6. Tehri Lake Water Quality 21 7. National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uttarakhand 25 8. Tourist Arrival data for Tehri District 26

9. Details of Existing Micro and Small Enterprises and Artisan 27 Units in the District 10. Landuse pattern of Tehri Garhwal 28 11. List of Safety Equipment 38 12. Environmental Impacts and Planned Mitigation Measures 40 13. Generic EMP to guide the contractor 54

14. Monitoring Plan for Tehri Subproject 67

15. Training Modules for Environmental Management 68

16. Environmental management and monitoring costs (INR) 70

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure Description Page No. No. No Objection Certificate from Irrigation Department & Tehri 78 1. Hydro Electric Development Corporation (THDC)

REA Check list 82 2. Environmental Selection Criteria (as per EARF table 6) 86 3. Guidelines and regulations for Water Sports at Tehri 95 4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. The India Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB). IDIPT Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu. Executing Agency is the Tourism Department of the Government of Uttarakhand; and the Implementing Agency is the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB). 2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the sub-project namely “Development of Adventure Tourism Center at Tehri” as part of IDIPT Project 2 Uttarakhand. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plan and report; field visits; secondary data collection to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations with stakeholders. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). 3. Subproject will provide needed tourist infrastructure at Tehri to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject site is located at right bank of Tehri Lake and proposed on land measuring 3222 sq.mts at Koti Colony Tehri. The land ownership belongs to irrigation department. Presently, land at the site is handed over to Tehri Hydro Electric Development Corporation (THDC) on lease basis. No objection certificate and ownership of land is attached as Appendix 1. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components. 4. There are no Protected areas (PAs), wetlands, mangroves, or estuaries within or near the sub project site. Trees, vegetation and animals in the subproject site are those commonly found in built-up areas. No rare, threatened, endangered or endemic flora or fauna are observed in the subproject area. 5. There are no heritage sites listed by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within the subproject area or in near vicinity. Similarly, no common property resources (CPR) such as public wells, water tanks, play grounds, common grassing grounds or pastures, market areas and community buildings will be affected by the proposed subproject. 6. The environmental impacts of the subproject are not significant and subproject is categorized as Category B, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation. 7. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. No impacts were identified as being due to the subproject design or location. EMP, proposed as part of this IEE includes (i) mitigation measures for

adverse environmental impacts during (i) construction, (ii) implementation, (iii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and grievance redress mechanism. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. The site is barren with only some shrubs. There will be no clearing of trees except clearing of the underground shrubs. 8. Majority of the significant impacts will occur during the construction phase and are generic to the construction activities. Key impacts during construction phase are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) quarry/borrow pit operations, (iii) dust generation, air and noise pollution from construction activities, (iv) handling of construction materials at site, (v) disposal of construction waste materials, and (vi) adoption of safety measures during construction. These are common impacts of construction in built-up areas, and there are well developed methods for their mitigation. The project is relatively small in scale and involves straightforward construction, so it is unlikely that there will be major impacts. Ground water will not be used for construction purposes and the problem of ground water contamination is not anticipated during the construction phase as there will be proper disposal of the sludge. 9. Few impacts both positive and negative are anticipated to be associated with the operation phase of the subproject. The positive impacts would help improve the condition of the lake, however well-developed mitigation measures to minimize negative impacts would be put in place. The safety of the tourists would be ensured and well developed safety measures and norms would be applied & practiced to minimize any risks. Guidelines and Regulations for Water Sports at Tehri Lake have also been formulated as placed at Appendix 4 and, would be adhered to, besides national norms and guidelines for water sports. 10. Possible measures to reduce the amount of waste are:- the use of environmentally friendly and biodegradable products, for example no canned drinks, disposable bottles or packaged foodstuffs and avoidance of plastic packaging whenever possible; instead the use of containers, deposits on bottles etc,- recycling of organic waste in the composting system of each hotel - education of tourists in environmentally friendly behavior- education of staff.

11. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people as the proposed site for this center is government owned and the site is free from any encumbrances. There is no encroachment or any squatter settlement in the proposed site, as its inhabitants were relocated to other sites during setting up of the Tehri dam. Hence, there is no resettlement issues related to the site. In fact, employment and business opportunities created as a result of the added tourist attractions, will contribute towards socio-economic rehabilitation of the displaced families who had lost their land and livelihood during construction of the Tehri dam. 12. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities are expected to develop and enhance the region, though it is not anticipated in the immediate vicinity due to land under possession of THDC. This can be considered a long-term 7

cumulative benefit of the subproject as the entire region as such is going to benefit from this sub project and a couple of other subprojects also coming up. 13. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the Project as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB Environment Policy (2002) or Government of India (GoI) EIA Notification (2006).

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background 1. The India Inclusive Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (IITIDP) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The expected Impact of the Project in the four states is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in priority State tourism sub circuits divided into marketable cluster destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities.

2. Location: Tehri is situated at a distance of about 93 km from Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun. The nearest rail head is at Rishikesh and it is 73 km away. It is well connected by roads with all the important places in Uttarakhand like Chamba (12 km), Mussoorie (65km), Haridwar (97km) and Dehradun (114km). The district of Tehri Garhwal is one of the largest districts and the western most districts of state Uttarakhand. River Bhagirathi which runs through appears to divide the Tehri district into two, while the Bhilangna, Alaknanda, Ganga and Yamuna rivers border it on the east and west. Tehri's neighboring districts are Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag and Dehradun. The district lies between the parallels of 30.3 and 30.53' north latitude and 77.56 and 79.04' east longitude. Uttarkashi from the north, Rudraprayag from the east, Pauri Garhwal from the south and Dehradun from the west are bounding the districts. Total area of the district is 4421 sq. km. The district headquarters is located at New Tehri Town since 1.4. 1989.

3. New Tehri came up as the most comprehensive resettlement exercise in Asia after the construction of Tehri Dam, which is one of the highest Dams in the world. Located on the banks of the reservoir created by the dam, New Tehri has many splendid attractions. It is a planned new town situated at a height of about 1550 m above sea level. With a green and clean environment, pleasant climate and breath taking view of snow covered peaks; Tehri has become an upcoming hill station for the relaxation of body and soul. For those who are interested in adventure activities, a number of choices like nature walk, trekking, rope ways, boating, canoeing, kayaking, etc can be provided. It also has good infrastructure like roads, uninterrupted power and water supply.

4. The Tehri Lake is Asia’s largest manmade lake, which is 260 meters deep. It is a manmade reservoir built at the back of the tallest dam in India at a height of 261 meter and the Fourth tallest dam in the world." The dam creates a reservoir of 2.6 cubic kilometers with a surface area of 52 square kilometers. The Lake has tremendous potential to become a National hub for eco-tourism and adventure tourism including water sports activities. National Highway 94 runs parallel to the North Western part of the lake.

Present Status of site

5. In the Ganga valley between Rishikesh and Rudraprayag “Adventure Water Sports” activity like white Water Rafting and Kayaking along with camping on river beaches was introduced in the mid 80’s and became an extremely popular adventure and eco-tourism activity in India today. It also attracts foreign tourist from Europe and America. But contrary to the scope and demand, there is a dearth of facilities besides rafting. Particularly the creation of the Tehri Lake has provided new possibilities and a new dimension of Lake based “flat water sports” in the field of adventure and eco-tourism in Uttarakhand. The establishment of an Adventure Tourist Centre shall provide the tourist with the basic information and facilities of water sports activity at the proposed site

6. The expected impact of the Project is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in and around Tehri Lake that exhibit enhanced protection and management of Lake, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities.

7. As per the ADB’s Environmental Assessment Guidelines, and in line with the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) for the project, the sub-project namely ‘Development of Adventure Tourism Centre at Tehri’ is categorized as B and an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) prepared. This IEE assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed development works and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE was based on a review of sub-project site plans and reports; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. Based on the findings of the IEE, an Environmental Monitoring Plan has been prepared, outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub-project.

B. Purpose of the IEE 8. This IEE assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed subproject and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE was based on a review of subproject site plans and reports; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 9. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed sub-project is shown in Table 1. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF, GoI) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are

broadly categorized into two categories1 - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and manmade resources. Given that the sub-project is not covered in the ambit of the EIA notification, Environment clearance requirements from the GoI are not triggered.

Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Adventure The EIA notification, 2006 (and its The sub-project is not covered in the ambit Tourism Centre subsequent amendments in 2009) of the EIA notification as this is not covered at Tehri provides for categorization of either under Category A or Category B of projects into category A and B, the notification. As a result, the based on extent of impacts. categorization, and the subsequent environmental assessment and clearance requirements, either from the state or the GoI is not triggered. Not Applicable The Ancient Monuments and The site of Adventure Tourist Centre Tehri is Archaeological Sites and Remains not close to any ASI protected monument. Act, 1958, and the rules, 1959 Hence no permission is needed from ASI. provide guidance for carrying out activities, including conservation, Not Applicable construction and reuse in and around the protected monuments. Water (Prevention and control of Consent for Establishment (CFE) and pollution) Act, 1974 and Air Consent for Operation (CFO) from the (prevention and control of Uttaranchal SPCB for all sub-projects pollution) Act, 1981 requiring, setting up of hot mix plants, wet mix plants, stone crushers and diesel generators.

The Wildlife Conservation Act, No wildlife protected area nearby. 1972, amended in 2003 and 2006, provides for protection and management of Protected Areas. Not Applicable Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 This act provides guidelines for conservation of forests and diversion of forest land for non-forest use. The law also states guidelines on de-reservation of various categories of forests for diversion of forest land. This law describes the penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Restriction on the de- reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose. If forest land is to be acquired for the project, the Forestry

1All projects or activities included as Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this notification; All projects or activities included as Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this notification. In addition, General Condition (GC) of the notification specifies that any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries 11

Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Clearance needs to be taken.

Not Applicable ADB’s Safeguard Policy Categorization of sub-project components Statement, 2009 into A, B, C FI and developing required level of environmental assessment for each component. Project is categorized as B

10. The above Table indicates that the proposed sub-project does not need to go through a full-scale environmental assessment process; as the scale of impacts and categorization of the sub-project components will not require clearances from Competent Authorities. Therefore, any further approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoUK are not envisaged. 11. The ADB guidelines, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of Project preparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment2 required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist method was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the project in planning phase. The REA checklist is attached as Appendix 2 with this report. The sub-project has been categorized as B. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based mainly on baseline data generation on environmental parameters and secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub-project has been prepared.

Review and Approval Procedure

12. For Category B projects the Draft Environmental Status report is reviewed by ADB’s Regional Department sector division and Environment and Social Safeguards Division, and by the Executing Agency, and additional comments may be sought from project affected people and other stakeholders. All comments are incorporated in preparing the final documents, which are reviewed by the Executing Agency and the national environmental protection agency. The EA then officially submits the IEE report to ADB for consideration by the Board of Directors. Completed report is made available worldwide by ADB, via the

2 As per SPS 2009 projects are assigned to one of the following four categories: (i) Category A. A proposed project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required. (ii) Category B. A proposed project is classified as category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts are less adverse than those of category A projects. These impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for category A projects. An initial environmental examination is required. (iii) Category C. A proposed project is classified as category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications need to be reviewed (iv) Category FI. A proposed project is classified as category FI if it involves investment of ADB funds to or through a FI (paras. 65-67).

depository library system and the ADB website.

D. Report Structure 13. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section: (i) Introduction; (ii) Description of Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public consultation & Information Disclosure; (vii) Findings and Recommendations; and (viii) Conclusions.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT COMPONENTS

A. Components of the Subproject 14. Table 2 provides a summary of each of the existing condition, need for the subproject and components proposed under this subproject.

Table 2: Description of the Subproject Components

Description Need of the Project Proposed Component

The district of Tehri Garhwal is one A detailed assessment of FACILITIES of the largest districts and the existing situation reveals (Preliminary Infrastructure): western most districts of that the birth of Tehri Lake Uttarakhand which lies from the has provided immense Reception & visitor snow covered Himalayan peaks of potential and opportunities facilitation/ information Thalaiya Sagar. Jonli and the Gangotri for Adventure Tourism and center. (760 Sqm. Floor group all the way to the foothills near can add a new dimension area) Rishikesh. Bhagirathi which runs of “flat water sports” 1. Basement Floor: through appears to divide the Tehri activities like nowhere else i. Store district into two, while the Bhilangna, in the country, besides the ii. Car Parking Area Alaknanda, Ganga and Yamuna popular activities like iii. Deck rivers border it on the east and west. rafting, trekking, leisure iv. OAT tours, pilgrimage tours and The Tehri Lake is Asia’s largest v. Landscaped Garden camping which are already manmade lake. It is 260 meters deep. 2. Floor 1: operational in nearby It is a manmade reservoir built at the i. Lobby areas. back of the tallest dam in India at a ii. Lounge height of 261 meter and the Fourth The establishment of iii. Wash Rooms tallest dam in the world." The dam Adventure Tourist Center iv. Reception creates a reservoir of 2.6 cubic at Tehri shall contribute v. Back Office kilometers with a surface area of the tourism industry to vi. Accounts 52 square kilometers. The Lake sustainable and inclusive vii. Services Room has tremendous potential to become economic growth of the viii. Dormitories (2 no) a National hub for eco-tourism and state. Increased visits of with attached adventure tourism including water domestic and international Toilets sports activities mountaineering, Para- tourists to tourist ix. Staff Quarters gliding, etc. Tehri Garhwal is a quite destinations in the state 3. Floor 2: but beautiful little hill station in shall fetch more revenue i. Lounge Uttarakhand. National Highway 94 and contribute in increased ii. Wash Rooms runs parallel to the North Western part GDP of state. iii. Store of the lake. The present Domestic iv. Services Room

Tourism in Uttarakhand registered an v. Suite (1 no) impressive growth during 2010. vi. Double bedded Rooms (11 no) with attached Toilets 4. Floor 3: i. Lobby

ii. Conference Rooms (2 no) iii. Wash Rooms iv. Dining Lounge v. Restaurant vi. Open Air Dining Area vii. Kitchen 5. Roof Floor: i. Landscaped Terrace ii. Lift Machine Room iii. Watch Tower with Clock Proposed Adventure and Recreational Activities

1. House Boats/ Cruise boat 2. Canoeing 3. Kayaking 4. Zorbing 5. Jet Ski 6. Jet Boating 7. Angling

Project Category 15. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the Project as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).

Project Location 16. About 68.565 acres of land is available and surveyed at Koti Colony near Tehri Lake out of which 0.80 acres of land is required for the development of adventure sports center. This land is under the ownership of Irrigation Department (long lease by THDC) Figure 1, 2, 3 and 4 show the map of Tehri Garhwal district, location of project site, proposed sub project layout and model of the proposed Adventure Sports Centre/ Visitor facilitation & Information center,respectively.

Figure 1: Tehri Garhwal District map showing the subproject town

UTDB Cham Adve ba nture Figure 2: Location of Project Site

Figure 3: Site Layout

Figure 4: Proposed Adventure Sports Centre/ Visitor facilitation & Information center

B. Implementation Schedule 17. The implementation period for the proposed subproject is 24 months. Concept Plan preparation was started in April 2013 and detailed design started in June 2013. Construction of all elements will begin in November 2014, and work will be completed in October 2016.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

18. This section presents a brief description of the existing environment, including its physical resources, ecological resources, socio-economic development and social and cultural resources. Broad aspects on various environmental parameters such as geography, climate and meteorology, physiography, geology, seismology, ecology, socio-cultural and economic development parameters that are likely to be affected by the proposed subproject are presented. Secondary information was compiled from relevant government agencies like the Forest Department, State Environment Protection, and Pollution Control Board, and Meteorological Department.

A. Environmental Profile

Air and Noise Quality 19. The air pollution level is well within the permissible limits because there are no major sources of pollution in the region. Any point or non-point pollution sources of air pollution were not observed during the survey period. It was observed that the traffic on the roads is too low to cause unbearable air pollution due to vehicular exhaust. Finally, there are no industries recorded in or around the project site and hence any other source of atmospheric air pollution is not expected. Table 3 shows the ambient air quality for Chamba-Ranichori- Dandachali road section at Badsahithaul observed on 24 hour duration on 25.04.2010, which is lower than national standards. This location of ambient air quality is within 1 km aerial distance from the project site. The air quality of this location is justified as air quality at project site will not differ much due to same topography and ambience conditions. On the other hand air quality is expected to be better at site due to lesser traffic and human activity.

Table 3: Air Quality Monitoring in Badsahithaul (Chamba-Ranichori-Dandachali road section) Station SPM RPM SOX NOX CO (g/m3) (g/m3) (g/m3) (g/m3) (mg/m3) Badsahithaul 132.0 52.0 9.1 13.7 0.36 National Standard 200.0 100.0 80.0 80.0 2.00

SPM – suspended particulate matter, RPM – respirable particulate matter, SOx – sulfur oxides, NOx – oxides of nitrogen, CO- carbon monoxide Source: Draft Detailed Project Report, Uttarakhand State Road Investment Program (2011) 20. It was observed that ambient noise scenario in the study area is quite low in general. There are no industrial enterprises in and around the project area. As the traffic density is very low, the noise either from point or nonpoint sources is not expected in the project area. Moreover, there will be not much rise in the noise impacts due to the proposed activities as there are no major settlements near the proposed site. Table 4 shows the results of noise monitoring carried out for Chamba-Ranichori-Dandachali road sections at Badsahithaul, which is lower than national standards. The baseline noise levels of Badsahithaul are justified as this location is within aerial distance of 1 km from project site and true

representative of project area and surroundings. Table 4: Results of noise level monitoring in Badsahithaul (Chamba-Ranichori-Dandachali road sections)

Sound Level dB (A)

Station Maximum Minimum

Badsahithaul 52.2 41.8

Source: Draft Detailed Project Report, Uttarakhand State Road Investment Program (2011)

21. Climate: The climate in Tehri Garhwal district varies from cold temperate, tropical to sub-tropical. The northern and north western parts of the district experiences sub-zero temperature during the winter whereas the central and southern parts are comparatively warm and humid. In the southern part, at Narendranagar and west of New Tehri (e.g. Chamba, Dhanolti and Surkanda Devi), the weather is very cold in winter and pleasant in summer. Snowfall is quite common during the winter in these areas. Other parts of the district experience dry, hot summer and cold winter.

22. Temperature: The temperature exhibits seasonal variation with minimum during the winter and higher during the summer. April, May, June and July are the hottest months while January, February and December are the cold months. The maximum temperature rises to about 36°C and the minimum temperature falls to about -2°C. The table below shows month wise weather in Tehri Garhwal.

Table 5: Average maximum and minimum temperature of Tehri

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Maximum °C 20 22 26 34 36 36 34 30 26 25 24 22

Minimum °C -2 -1 11 20 23 24 24 25 22 16 10 0

Source: http://www.uttarakhandinfo.com/Uttarakhand_Tourism/tehri_weather.php

23. Rainfall: The area experiences rainfall during Monsoon season starting May to September while as least Rainfall is received in November and in December. The monthly average rainfall (in millimeters) observed in last two decades is presented in figure 5.

Figure 5: Average Rainfall Record of Tehri

Source: Indian Meteorological Department

24. Humidity: Based on long-term climatological data of the district, it is found that Relative Humidity in the area increases rapidly with the onset of monsoon and reaches maximum (85% in the morning and 84% in the evening) during August, when peak monsoon period sets in. Relative Humidity is the minimum during the summer months (from April to June) with May being the driest month (47% in morning and 25% in evening). Skies are heavily clouded during the monsoon months and for short spells when the district is affected by Western Disturbances. Two broad wind patterns are observed in the district viz. north easterly to easterly (May to September) and south easterly to westerly (October to March). The average wind speed is minimum (0.8 km/hr) in December and maximum in July (4.1 km/hr) whereas the average annual wind speed is 2.3 km/hr. Topography and Soils 25. The Tehri Garhwal district comprises two broad physiographic divisions viz. Central Himalayan Zone (north of the Main Central Thrust) exposed in the north eastern part and Lesser Himalayan Zone (south of the Main Central Thrust) in rest of the area. The physiography of the district is characterized by high mountain peaks, deep gorges and valleys. Major part of the area is inaccessible due to extremely rugged topography and dense forest cover.

26. The altitude varies from 369 to 6672 m. The regional trend of major ridges is NNW-SSE, which is usually parallel to the strike of the country rocks. However, E-W, NW-SE and N-S trending ridges are also observed which are mainly structurally controlled.

27. The soils of Tehri Garhwal district can be broadly classified into two types, viz. soils of Central/Higher Himalaya and soils of Lesser Himalaya. The soils of Central Himalaya have been broadly classified under a) Soils of Summits, Ridge Tops and Mountain Glaciers, b) Soils of Side Slopes, c) Soils of Upper

Glacio-Fluvial Valleys and d) Soils of Cliffs. Major part of the district is covered by soils of Lesser Himalaya, which may be broadly subdivided into three soil types. Soils of the first type are moderately shallow, excessively drained, thermic, fine loamy, moderately eroded and slightly stony and are known as Dystric Eutrudepts. The second type, Lithic Udorthents, is characterized by very shallow, excessively drained, severely eroded and strongly stony, thermic loamy soils exposed on steep slopes with loamy and sandy surface. Typic Udorthents, the third major soil type, is moderately shallow, excessively drained, moderately eroded and slightly stony, loamy soils on moderate slopes with loamy surface. Surface water and Ground water 28. The data of Tehri lake water quality has been obtained from the office of Executive Engineer, Uttarakhand Jalsansthan, Deharadun. This data is in Table 6 below: Table 6: Tehri Lake Water Quality

Sr. Parameter Unit Desirable Results of Result of Result of Permissible No. Limit Tehri Zero M.P.S. Limit Jheel Point Bhanytoli 1 pH No - 6.5 to 8.5 8.05 6.42 6.51 Relaxation 2 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable - 3 Conductivity µS/cm - 360 84 - - 4 Total Dissolved mg/L 500 230 54 77 2000 Solid 5 Turbidity NTU 5 15.2 89 10.6 10 6 Residual mg/L 0.2 Nil Nil Nil - free Chlorine 7 Hardness as mg/L 300 174 66 66 600 (CaCO3) 8 Nitrate No mg/L 45 1.2 0.9 0.8 Relaxation 9 Sulfate mg/L 200 10 72 72 400 10 Fluoride mg/L 1.0 ND ND ND 1.5 11 Chloride (as mg/L 250 6.8 1.8 5.0 1000 Cl) 12 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 0.3 UO UO UO 1.0 13 Alkalinity mg/L 200 102 42 42 600 14 Total Colonies/1 0 0 0 0 10 Coliform 00ml 15 Fecal Colonies/1 0 0 0 0 0 Coliform 00ml Source: Office of Executive Engineer Uttarakhand Jalsansthan, Rajpur Road, Dehradun

29. It is clear that all parameters of water quality are within the permissible limits except turbidity. The turbidity values are higher because sample was drawn on August 31, 2013. This is due to monsoon effect.

30. The ground water quality data is not available for the project site and surroundings. There is no ground water extraction at site or surroundings. In

project construction and operation phases also there is no plan to use ground water due to difficulties in exploration. Hence ground water quality characteristics for the project area and surroundings are of no significance. Geology / Seismology 31. The Himalayan Orogenic belt is visualized as compressive plate boundary zone between the Eurasian plate on the north and the Indian plate to the south. The plate conversance between the formerly separated continental masses (the plates), resulted into complete demolition of the Tethys ocean basin, which was intervening between the two plates till the Mid-Miocene. The collision of the two plates gave birth to the Himalayan orogeny. The Himalayan general strike is WNW-EWE, measuring about 2400 km long and average width about 270 km. Uttarakhand Himalaya occurring in the central part of the Himalayan folded belt has exposed rock types varying in age from Proterozoic to Late tertiary period, disposed in four major tectonic belts designated as the Foothill Siwalik belt, Lesser Himalayan belt, Central Crystalline and Tethyan belt.

32. The Himalayan tract of the Kumaon-Garhwal region exposes wide variety of rocks, ranging in age from Himalayan Pre-Cambrian to Quaternary. The Himalayan tract between the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda valleys in Garhwal is occupied by schists, schistose phyllites, granulites, migmatites, and the likes dipping north easterly with a scrap facing the gangetic plain and intruded by gneissose granite, pegmatite. These rocks rest upon metamorphosed shales, phyllites, limestones, quartzites, etc. from where these are separated by thrust.

33. The main tectonic elements of the region include the central thrust, and boundary fault. Several NE-SW lineaments are also known from the area and these traverses across different tectonic zones. Seismically, the State constitutes one of the most active domains of the Himalayan region. Several damaging earthquakes are recorded from this region.

34. The seismic code in India divides the country into five seismic zones (I to V). Tehri and Chamoli are in zone V and Uttarkashi is in zone IV. The sub-project stretch comes under seismic zone V as defined by Urban Earthquake Vulnerability Project (UEVP) and the Atlas prepared by the Building Materials Promotion and Technology Council (BMTPC), Government of India and UNDP [IS 1893 (Part I : 2002)]. All structures have been designed considering seismic zone V. Figure 6 shows seismic zonation map of India.

Figure 6: Seismic Zones of India B. Ecological Resources

Forests 35. Uttarakhand has 3.47 million hectares (about 64.79 % of its geographic area) of forests (FSI, 2011) and most of it is managed by the Forest Department. The variation in the landscape has created great diversity of flora and fauna. From the snowbound peaks of the Himalayas to the moist Alpine scrub, sub Alpine forests, dry - temperate and moist- temperate forests to moist deciduous forests, the state possesses a wide biodiversity that in return nurtures a large multiplicity of floral and faunal forms. Reserve Forests constitute 71.11%, Protected Forests 28.52% and Un-classed forests constitute 0.35% of the total forest area. Tehri district has about 66.23 % of its geographic area under forests and most of it is managed by the Forest Department. The forests of the district can be classified into six main categories namely: (1) the tropical dry deciduous forests, (2) the sal forests (3) the chir forests, (4) the oak forests, (4) the deodar, fir and spruce forests, and (5) the Alpine pastures. Forest cover map is shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7: Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand

Source: India State of Forest Report, 2011

36. No forest area is observed in the vicinity (within 10 km radius) of the study site.

37. The State is home to nearly 4048 species of Angiosperms and Gymnosperms belonging to 1198 genera under 192 families. Of these nearly 116 species are endemic to Uttarakhand. 161 species of flora found in Uttarakhand are recognized as rare or threatened under the categorization of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Out of the 223 species of Orchids reported from the North Western Himalayas, over 150 have been reported from the State.

38. The State also supports a wide variety of faunal forms which includes about 102 species of mammals, 623 species of birds, 124 species of fish, 69 species of reptiles and 19 species of amphibians. Highly endangered species like Tiger, Asian Elephant, King Cobra, etc. find suitable habitat in the forests of state. There are no protected areas (PAs) in 10 Km radius of the proposed sub project site. However there are protected areas that are far away from the proposed subproject area.

39. The water bodies of Tehri District are rich in aquatic fauna. Various species of 24

Zooplanktons, Phytoplankton, Macro-invertebrates, Macrophytes, (submerged, rooted emergent and free floating) and amphibians are found in these water bodies.

40. The fish species found in the waters of Tehri Lake are Mahasheer and Goonch. Commercial fishing is not carried out in Tehri Lake; however, angling is carried out on some tributaries of Ganga like Bhagirathi, Bhilangana, and Alaknanda. Protected Areas 41. The State of Uttarakhand is represented by Biogeographic Zones 2B Western Himalaya and 7B Siwaliks. About 18.7 % of the total area under the Forest Department has been earmarked for biodiversity conservation by the creation and management of 12 Protected Areas (PA) and a biosphere reserve in the State. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR) is the lone biosphere reserve in the State. The Nanda Devi National Park (NDNP) and the Valley of Flowers NP are UNESCO World Heritage Sites declared in 1988. The list of PA’s (National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries) in the State is given in Table 7.

Table 7: National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uttarakhand

Sl. No National Park Year of Area District Establishment (sq.km) 1 Corbett NP 1936 521 Pauri Garhwal 2 Nanda Devi NP 1982 630 Chamoli 3 Valley of Flower NP 1982 87 Chamoli 4 Rajaji NP 1983 820 Dehradun and Haridwar 5 Gangotri NP 1989 2390 Uttarkashi 6 Govind NP 1990 472 Uttarkashi 7 Govind WLS 1955 521 Uttarkashi 8 Kedarnath WLS 1972 957 Chamoli 9 Askot WLS 1986 600 Pithoragarh 10 Sonanadi WLS 1987 301 Pauri Garhwal 11 Binsar WLS 1988 46 Almora 12 Musoorie WLS 1993 11 Dehradun

Source: Wildlife and Protected Areas, ENVIS, 2002

42. The tourist arrival data for Tehri district is given in Tables 8. It is noted that tourist arrival has increased gradually.

Table 8: Tourist Arrival Data for Tehri District for the Years 2007 to 2012

S. No. Year Indian Foreign Total 1 2007 ( January 01, 851237 14389 865626 2007 to December 31, 2007) 2 2008 ( January 01, 867869 14793 882662 2008 to December 31, 2008) 3 2009 ( January 01, 871827 15329 887156 2009 to December 31, 2009) 4 2010 ( January 01, 898505 16103 914608 2010 to December 31, 2010) 5 2011 ( January 01, 912909 20533 933442 2011 to December 31, 2011) 6 2012 ( January 01, 964380 15899 980279 2012to December 31, 2012) Source: District Tourism Development Office, Tehri

C. Economic Resources

Industries 43. The State has very few industrial units mainly because of lack resources. In recent years, the government is encouraging private participation in all industrial activities in the State. The New Industrial Policy announced in 2003 indicates that private resources may be tapped while promoting integrated industrial estates in Uttarakhand. The State government provides assistance in establishing small and medium sized agro parks, food parks, and the likes which in turn are expected to provide common infrastructure facilities for storage, processing, grading, and marketing.

44. Tehri has very few industries as industrial development here is still in its infancy stage. There is no large scale Industries or Public Sector undertakings in entire Tehri district. Micro and small enterprises and artisan units exit in the District the details of which are given in the table below:

Table 9: Details of Existing Micro and Small Enterprises and Artisan Units in the District

NIC Type of Industry Number Investment Employment Code No of Units (Lakh Rs.) 20 Agro based 703 114.08 1925

22 Soda water - - - 23 Cotton textile - - - 24 Woolen, silk & artificial Thread based clothes. 28 45.60 84

25. Jute & jute based - - -

26. Ready-made garments & embroidery 1883 282.29 3984 27. Wood/wooden based furniture 323 107.10 969 28. Paper & Paper products 07 112.10 89 29. Leather based 09 118.05 27 31. Chemical/Chemical based 14 122.05 44 30. Rubber, Plastic & petro based 07 102.40 27 32. Mineral based 09 65.00 35 33. Metal based (Steel Fab.) 05 131.01 29 35. Engineering units 217 98.03 651 36. Electrical machinery and transport equipment - - - 97. Repairing & servicing 352 4389.01 1156 01. Others 962 1921.70 3373 Kachori - - - - Making Source: DIC Narendra Nagar (Tehri)

Infrastructural Facilities 45. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Tehri Garhwal one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the three districts in Uttarakhand currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Tehri Garhwal is one of the largest districts in the hill state of Uttarakhand, India. Its administrative headquarters is at New Tehri. The district has a population of 604,747 (2001 census), a 16.15% increase over the previous decade. It is surrounded by Rudraprayag District in the east, Dehradun District in the west, Uttarkashi District in the north, and Pauri Garhwal District in the south. New Tehri town generates about 1.75 quintals of solid waste which is disposed in dumping site managed by New Tehri Nagar Palika. Jal Sanasthan Nigam, New Tehri, Uttarakhand provide water to the area. However there is a need to improve the facilities and reach. A sewerage system and a treatment plant is existing in New Tehri Transportation 46. Tehri is connected with Uttrakhand and rest of India through road network. National Highway 94 runs parallel to the North Western part of the Tehri lake and connects it to rest of the world. Tehri is also well connected by air transportation and railway line with entire country. Nearest Airport and railway

station is Jolly Grant and Rishikesh railway Station respectively. Landuse 47. The salient land use features of Tehri Garhwal district are given below:

Table 10. Land use pattern of Tehri Garhwal

Land use Area (In hectare) Forest Area 322051 ha Land under Cultivation 88461 ha Cultivable Barren Land 5681 ha Total Fallow Land 15707 ha Barren and Non-cultivable Land 5844 ha Land under Non-agricultural Use 78366 ha Pasture and Other Grazing Land 539 ha Land under Gardens, Bushes, Groves etc. 1372 ha

48. A study of the figure reveals that majority of the district is under forest cover followed by land under cultivation and land under non-agricultural use. Together these three land use categories account for 94% of the total area. The cultivable barren land, total fallow land (current fallow and other fallow), pasture and other grazing land and land under gardens, bushes, groves etc. account for only 5%, which indicate that apart from the forest cover, remaining areas are primarily utilised for agricultural use.

49. The proposed subproject site is located on government owned land which belong to irrigation department near Tehri dam and its implementation will not require any change in the existing land use pattern. The users’ right of the land is with Tehri Hydro Electric Development Corporation (THDC). The copy of letter (dated 8/9/2013) from Department of Irrigation, GoUK mentioning no objection in handing over the land to Department of Tourism, GoUK is placed in Appendix 1.

50. Agricultural Development: Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. However, intensive cultivation is not possible as major part of the district is mountainous. Agricultural activities are common on gentle hill slopes and in relatively plain, broad river valleys of Bhagirathi, Bhilangana and Alaknanda basins. Rice, wheat, mandua, barley, maize and sawan are the principal crops grown in the district. The salient features of agricultural statistics in the district are given below:

Gross sown area 88461 ha Area sown under Rabi Crops 32258 ha Area sown under Kharif Crops 56203 ha

Net sown area 56206 ha Percentage of gross sown area against net sown 157.39% area (Cropping Intensity) Area sown more than once 32255 ha Production of food grains 117970 Mt

51. Wheat is the major crop grown in 26962 ha (47.97% of the net sown area) followed by sawan (17488 ha), mandua (14630 ha) and rice (12642 ha). Apart from this, other important crops sown in the district are barley (2620 ha), maize (1641 ha) and urad dal (1524 ha). Power source 52. Uttarakhand has an estimated hydro power potential of 20,200 MW. However, only 1,130 MW has been tapped at present. Meanwhile, 4,170 MW projects are under implementation and 3,800 MW projects are allotted to Central, State, and private sectors.

D. Social and Cultural Resources

Population and Communities 53. In 2011, Tehri Garhwal had population of 618,931 of which male and female were 297,986 and 320,945 respectively. In 2001 census, Tehri Garhwal had a population of 604,747 of which males were 295,168 and remaining 309,579 were females.

54. Garhwal Himalaya has its own distinguished historical traditions and religious importance due to its geographical significance, cultural heritage and social background. Tehri Garhwal resembles other parts of the Himalayas where various ethnic groups live side by side Following chiefly the agrarian- pastoral way of life, native Garhwalis make their living from the hilly land the best they can Some, like the Bhotia traders, migrate far and wide, although the ancient trade routes with Tibet have been closed since 1950. Most of the indigenous people like Jaunsari, Buksha, and Tharu. and Raji are heterodox Hindus and Buddhists, while Sikh migrants from West Punjab have settled in the lowlands since 1947 A few Muslim groups are also native to the area, although most of them have settled recently.

The Muslim Gujjar herders also migrate to the hills.

Health facilities 55. At Tehri Garhwal district, there are 35 allopathic hospitals with bed capacity of 468, besides 70 Ayurvedic Hospitals. 30 PHC’s exist in the district which is also aided with 5 Community Health centers. There are 18 and 204 Mother and Child Welfare centers and Mother and Child Welfare Sub centers respectively in the District. Few private hospitals are also available in the District. Education facilities 56. In the Tehri Garhwal district, there are 1474 primary schools, 410 middle schools, 185 secondary and senior secondary schools, 10 colleges, 14 technical institutions to provide quality education. Social and Cultural Heritage 57. The district headquarter is located at New Tehri Town since 1.4. 1989. Earlier Narendranagar was the district headquarters. A major portion of the district is having hilly tract. The plain area is more fertile than the plateau area Bulk of the area of the district is under forests which occupy a place of importance not only in the ecology but also in the economy of the district. These forests are rich in vegetation. Wood of commercial value is produced. These forests are also famous for production of herbs and plants of medicinal value. There has been a denudation of forests in the past, resulting in impoverishment of forests wealth. Under five year plans efforts have been made to plant trees under afforestation program. Availability of soft wood has given rise to the manufacturing of wooden toys in the area. Tehri Garhwal resembles other parts of the Himalayas where various ethnic groups live side by side.

58. Various customs and traditions of the region are based on the Hindu religion. “Shiva” is most widely regarded and “Durga” in different forms is also worshipped throughout the area. Most of the fairs and festivals in the region are associated with the worship of the above. Religious faiths and superstitions are deep rooted amongst the people. Individual function on a new birth, marriage, death, etc., is governed by ancient customs and traditions. For everything, people depend heavily on the astrological forecast of the Brahmins for its auspiciousness.

59. Some archaeological, historical monuments and religious places were located at old Tehri which are now submerged under the water of Tehri Lake. The proposed site is a part of land acquired for construction of Tehri Lake which is Asia’s largest manmade lake, The site is clear barren land with no forests or biodiversity rich areas in the vicinity. All the important social and heritage sites are away from the study area and hence the proposed project activities do not

have any adverse impact on those sites. Archaeological Resources 60. There are no heritage sites listed by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within the subproject area or in near vicinity. Similarly, no common property resources (CPR) such as public wells, water tanks, play grounds, common grassing grounds or pastures, market areas and community buildings will be affected by the proposed subproject. However, the proposed structure shall be constructed in style with the old palace (Purana Durbar) and structures of the Tehri Garhwal kingdom. (these are presently submerged under the water of the reservoir). The design features used in those structures shall be incorporated in the proposed building to provide a feeling of the glorified history of the submerged old Tehri town.

IV. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

A. Environmental Impacts

61. Urban development projects like tourism infrastructure development projects may cause impacts upon environment in many ways. The impacts anticipated from the proposed project may be on Physical, Biological, Socio-economic and Cultural Environment. The IEE helps to identify those negative impacts that are anticipated in the project under consideration and to suggest the mitigation measures to minimize the negative impacts. The assessment for the subproject namely “Adventure Tourism Center at Tehri” has been carried out for potential impacts during the following stages of the project planning and implementation: (i) Location impacts: Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities; (ii) Design impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts: Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards, topographic survey, geotechnical survey, etc.; (iii) Construction impacts: Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc.; and (iv) Operation and Maintenance impacts: Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project. 62. Impact identification, screening for significance, and recommended mitigation measures for the sub-project were guided by the use of ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Urban Development and standard environmental monitoring plan required for ADB Projects.

Location Impacts 63. The subproject site is located on right side of Tehri Lake and there are no significant ecological resources in the subproject region (protected areas or rare or important species or habitats). There are no heritage sites listed by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within the subproject area or in the near vicinity. No significant impacts can arise due to project location as the sites involving the project components do not pass through/ near any environmentally sensitive areas or any cultural / historical areas, etc. Proposed interventions are proposed within available government lands and existing right-of-way. 64. The only location impacts envisaged is due to the rise of water levels in the lake. In order to overcome this (as per the recommendation of the THDC

officials), the plinth level of the building is kept at 835 m, which is the maximum flood level (MFL) of the reservoir. Constructional activity shall not be carried out below the 830.0 m level which is the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) on reservoir side. It is proposed to construct the entire structure on stilt level resting on columns over suitable substructure

65. The proposed subproject locations are within the lands presently under the ownership of Tehri Hydro Electric Development Corporation (THDC). There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components. Impacts during Design and Pre-Construction Phase 66. Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include the inadequate drainage provisions, contemporary designs for the traditional environment, etc. The proposed structure shall be constructed in style with the old palace (Purana Durbar) and structures of the Tehri Garhwal kingdom. These are presently submerged under the water of the reservoir. Old photographs have been used to ascertain the features used in those structures and those are incorporated in the proposed building to provide a feeling of the glorified history of the region. Thus, proposed structure will not adversely impact the ecological and aesthetic appeal of the surroundings. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site.

67. Anticipated Environmental impacts associated with the Pre-construction phase are: loss of land, properties and livelihood due to acquisition of properties; tree cutting; etc. As the proposed subproject area is owned by the government, there is no land acquisition or resettlement. No tree cutting is anticipated except clearing of the shrubs.

68. Based on the environmental screening of the subproject area, there are no significant adverse environmental impacts during the design and Pre- construction phase. Impacts during Construction Phase 69. All construction activities to be undertaken at the site will be approved by PIU. The construction stage impacts due to the proposed project components are generic to the construction activities. The EMP emphasizes on the construction impacts and necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the contractor and supervised by the DSC and PIU. The Key impacts are covered in the following paragraphs.

70. Impacts due to stock piles of waste and top soil: Improper stockpiling of construction materials and top soil can obstruct drainage. Due consideration

will be given for material storage on construction sites, stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion, thereby leading to siltation in the lake.

71. Disposal of construction waste: The construction waste could lead to siltation of the lake. In the proposed subproject, it shall be made mandatory for the contractor involved in construction activities for proper disposal of the construction waste at the disposal site as designated by the PIU and DSC. It will also be ensured that no construction waste will be disposed in the lake and the site will be stabilized with proper leveling and landscaping.

72. Quarry/Borrow pits operations: All the construction material will be procured from market. No quarrying/borrow pit operation are required. Hence there are no impacts in this subject.

73. Increase in noise levels: Noise levels in the immediate proximity of work sites are expected to increase during construction. However, these will be largely imperceptible as civil works will be confined in relatively small sites and the duration of this exposure will also be relatively brief. This exposure represents temporary, localized, adverse residual effect of low to moderate significance for affected receptors. The absence of any receptors viz habitation, in the vicinity totally eliminates this possibility. The workers exposed will be suitably equipped with ear muffs.

74. Impacts on biodiversity during construction phase: Not major impacts are expected on the biodiversity during the construction phase as the area is barren land significantly away from forests, or any sensitive area.

75. Disturbance to traffic during construction phase: At the time of construction there will be disturbance and inconvenience for the movement of the public and vehicles due to project construction activities. These inconveniences will be temporary in nature and last for a very short duration.

76. Impacts on cultural properties: The proposed project does not interfere through any sites of religious, historical and/or cultural significance.

77. Ground water will not be used for construction purposes and the problem of ground water contamination is not anticipated during the construction phase as there will be proper disposal of the sludge.

78. Generation of dust is anticipated during transportation, excavation and

construction activities. Certain volumes of dust and gaseous emissions will also be generated during the construction period from construction machineries like mixers, vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. Pollutants of primary concern at this stage include Respirable and Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and gaseous emissions (NOX, SO2, CO, etc). However, transportation of construction materials will be confined to adequate trips per day depending upon extent of construction activity. Therefore, impact at this stage will be temporary and restricted to the close vicinity of the construction activities only.

79. All vehicles and construction equipment operating for the contractor and the consultant will obtain and maintain “Pollution under Control” (PUC) Certificates. To control dust emissions, vehicles deployed for borrow material, sand and aggregate haulage, shall be covered with tarpaulins to be spillage proof. Regular sprinkling of water during excavations, loading, unloading, vehicular movement and raw material transport, provisions shall be made in the construction period.

80. Periodic air quality monitoring to ensure emissions comply with standards will be conducted. The Contractor will submit annual emission monitoring results required by the SPCB as part of the annual consent to operate (CTO) renewal.

81. During construction phase, some noise will be generated from the various construction activities like equipment and vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. However, transportation of construction materials will be confined to the requirement per day, depending upon extent of construction activity. Further the noise associated with the equipment shall be reduced with the application of the lubricant. The increase in noise levels is expected to be between 5 - 10 %. However, these noise levels will be confined to the work sites only and will be temporary in nature and also short duration as well.

82. The construction activity will be carried out away from environmentally sensitive area. Therefore, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity.

83. Debris/solid waste will be generated due to, excavated earth material and waste generated from construction camps if any. Debris/excavated earth material will be reused subject to the approval of the Engineer during the construction. Waste generated from the construction camps will be disposed of as per law to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

84. The clean-up and restoration operations are to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. The contractor will clear all temporary structures and dispose of all garbage. All construction zones used/affected by 35

the sub-project will be left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expense as per the satisfaction the Engineer

85. The Contractor is likely to engage local labour for various construction activities. However, in case of engaging migratory labour for the purpose, the contractor has to establish properly designed labour camp with all basic amenities such as potable drinking water supply and sanitation facilities. EMP envisages mitigation measures for likely adverse impacts associated with the labour camps.

B. Land Acquisition And Resettlement

86. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase.

87. The subproject will not result in any permanent land acquisition and resettlement impacts because it will be undertaken within the government owned land. The land belongs to irrigation department and users’ right is with Tehri Hydro Development Corporation now. The copy of letter (dated 8/9/2013) from Department of Irrigation(the owner of the land), GoUK mentioning no objection in handing over the land to Department of Tourism, and further actions for handing over the site(by THDC) is placed in Annexure 3. The following table provides a brief chronological summary of actions taken and results there on so far, has been analyzed in the following matrix as documents are in Hindi language. The subproject site is located on right side of Tehri Lake. There is no encroachment by any private parties on the land. There are no squatter or kiosks either residing or doing any commercial activities within the site area. As the intervention will be on publicly owned land, no land acquisitions and resettlement requirements are envisaged.

Impacts during Operation Phase 88. Impacts on environmental conditions associated with the operation stage of the subproject components pertain to impacts due to enhanced tourist activities. The impacts pertaining to regulation of tourist movements, planning the extent of facilities and amenities in line with the carrying capacity shall enable addressing operation stage impacts, which is taken care through Govt. of India, for the state including all potential tourist destinations.

89. No impact is anticipated on the ground water quality during the operation phase as there will be proper disposal of the sludge.

90. Not major adverse impacts are anticipated on surface water quality during operation phase of the proposed sub-project. The impacts during the operation stage are associated with water sports activity and are as below:

 Emission/Discharges from the Houseboat / cruise boat/ motor boats: Motor boats can affect water quality also. A certain amount of the fuel that enters into a motor is discharged unburned and ends up in the water. Two stroke motors can emit 25-30% of their unburned gas and oil mixture into the water. In contrast, four-stroke motors emit 97% less air and water pollution than old two-stroke motors. This pollution can affect the pH and dissolved oxygen in the lake.

 The house boat shall be fitted with a portable toilet which shall be cleaned after reaching the shore. The toilet waste will be disposed-of properly in the septic tank of the water sports complex.

 Another main impact by motors is churning up the lake bottom in shallow areas. This action stirs up the lake sediment, re-suspending nutrients (phosphorus) that are at the lake’s bottom. When these nutrients reach the surface of the water where the algae are, they can feed algae and cause algal bloom. This stirring can also decrease the water clarity because of additional particles suspended in the water column.

 Any negligence in the safety measures may lead to public safety risks.

Mitigations: o Only modern Euro 4 compliant engine boat shall be used. Two-stroke engine shall not be allowed. Euro 4 engines use fuel more efficiently, produce cleaner exhaust, and run more quietly than traditional two-stroke engines. o Clear demarcation of the activity areas. o Designation of no-wake zones in shallow areas and allow manual boating only in such areas of the lake. o Educate lake users to avoid sensitive areas and drive slowly through shallow areas.

91. Since in this subproject emphasis is on manual boating and flat water sports activity chances of negative impacts on water quality is further minimized.

92. During operational phase of proposed sub-project, ambient air quality will not be affected, therefore, no impact is anticipated and no mitigation measure is required.

93. During the operational phase, very little noise may be generated at the time of

operation of Jet boat, Jet Ski & generator, etc. No major impact is anticipated on the noise levels. Regular maintenance of boats, vehicles, and equipment is recommended to keep noise from these at minimum.

94. Safety Measures: Separate Guidelines and Regulations for Water Sports at Tehri Lake have also been formulated as placed at Appendix 4 and would be adhered to besides national guidelines for water sports.

 Safety features to be included in the building are installation of fire-fighting systems with portable fire extinguishers and smoke detectors and adequately wide staircase for escape during such eventuality.

 For the safety of tourists participating in water sports, there will be availability of adequate numbers of life guards. These lifeguards will be vigilant during the activity hours of tourists. The Lifeguards will be trained continuously to make their skills update.

 Sports activity will be carried out during permissible duration only.

 Sports activities will be carried out as per national norms and guidelines. All necessary safety equipment will be kept in working conditions.

 During natural calamities, the operations will be stopped and tourists will be safely evicted by the tourism department as per Disaster Management plan of the state.

Table 11: List of Recommended Safety Equipment

Equipment: Verify that all equipment is in good working order, sufficient in number and in proper locations

Rescue Equipment First Aid Equipment Safety Equipment  Rescue tubes and/or buoys  Hip packs  Lifeguard stands/stations  Rescue Board o Resuscitation masks  Communication devices-  Non-motorised craft o Disposable gloves whistles, radios etc  Motorised Craft o First aid supplies  Telephone  Masks and fins  Backboard(s) with head  PPE  Reaching Pole immobilizer and straps  Life jackets  Ring Buoy  First aid kit  Umbrellas or shade  Automated External structures Defibrillators (AEDs)  Sunscreen  Suctioning equipment  Emergency oxygen delivery

system

Operational Conditions As applicable for the Environment and Facility type

 Bottom free of hazards  Water clarity  Water level  Water temperature- within specified range  Air Temperature- within specified range  Weather conditions-safe  Lighting- underwater and above ground working properly  Water chemicals- within specified range  Drain covers undamaged and secured  Circulation system- within range and proper operational condition o Flow rates o Flow differential o Hair/lint strainer o Gutter/skimmer baskets

95. Cumulative Impacts: Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction and operation phase. Added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area, however this is not anticipated in proximity, land being under control of THDC.

96. The major benefits from implementation of the project will be:

i) To bring Tehri lake on the Tourist map of Uttarakhand and India. ii) To develop greater awareness and understanding of the significant contributions that adventure tourism can provide to the environment and the economy. iii) To promote equity in development. iv) To improve the quality of life of the host community. v) To provide a high quality of different experience to the visitor. vi) To maintain the quality of the environment on which the foregoing objectives depend. vii) Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect. viii) To provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.

ix) Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.

97. As the subproject location is away from any environmentally sensitive area, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the operation of the sub project.

Description of Planned Mitigation Measures

Screening of environmental impacts is based on the magnitude and duration of the impact. Table 15 provides the potential environmental impacts and the mitigation measures including the responsibilities for implementing the same. The subproject site is located sufficiently away from Protected Areas and the components proposed will not impact any environmentally sensitive or protected areas. Interventions are proposed within available government lands and existing right-of-way. Table 12: Environmental Impacts and Planned Mitigation Measures

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities 1 Location Impacts

1.1 Lack of sufficient planning to assure Permanent Major Design will PIU / DSC long term sustainability of the include

improvements and ensure protection of provisions for the assets created and the ensuring architectural character of the effective surroundings maintenance and protection of the assets created so as to ensure the long term sustainability. Designs will be worked out and implemented in accordance with the provisions and will strictly conform to Uttarakhand architecture.

2 Design Impacts and Pre- construction Impacts

2.1 Layout of components to avoid impacts Permanent Major The project PIU / DSC on the aesthetics of the site components

(location of

tourist information centre, parking, road alignment, locations where

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities the toilet blocks, provision of water supply to tourists, parking, footpaths, signage, etc.) siting will avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site and ensure minimal impacts. Slope stability related issues Permanent Minor For areas along PIU/DSC 2.2 vulnerable to slope failures the designs of subproject components will include slope protection measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, etc. 2.3 Increased storm water runoff from Permanent Moderate Design of PIU/DSC alterations of the site’s natural proposed drainage patterns due to landscaping, components will excavation works, construction of enable efficient parking lots, and addition of paved drainage of the surfaces sites and maintain natural drainage patterns.

2.4 Selection of materials and construction Permanent Moderate Selection of PIU / DSC technologies, if not carefully chosen, materials and will adversely impact the aesthetic construction appeal of the destinations technologies proposed will strictly conform to the Uttarakhand architecture. New landscaping elements will only utilize native species.

2.5 Integration of energy efficiency and Permanent Moderate The detailed PMU/PIU/ energy conservation programs in designs for the 41

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities design of sub-project components sub-project DSC components

shall ensure that environmental sustainability principles, including energy efficiency, resource recycling, waste minimization, etc. Following measures have been included in design for Energy Efficiency:

 Reuse of treated grey water for gardening.  Minimizing translucent surfaces like glasses – which will reduce energy consumption.  Installation of BEE certified equipments  Usage of energy efficient lighting fixtures (LED and solar).  Use of fly ash bricks (ACC block) instead of traditional bricks  Provision of P-V cells on roof with south east orientation

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities  In future, the Open Terraces may be used for harvesting of solar power with installation of photo-voltaic panels. 3 Construction Impacts

3.1 Construction Camps - Location, Temporary Moderate Construction Contractor Selection, Design and Layout camps will be / DSC located away

from lake and drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. Construction camps including sanitation facilities must be adequately drained. Circulation plan during construction in Temporary Moderate Prior to Contractor/ 3.2 the tourist destinations commencement DSC/PIU of site activities and mobilization on ground, the Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations,

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities signages, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations. 3.3 Site clearance activities, including Temporary Moderate The Contractor delineation of construction areas commencement / DSC of site clearance

activities will be undertaken with due permission from the Environment Specialist of the DSC consultant to minimize environmental impacts. All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures.

3.4 Drinking water availability Temporary Major Sufficient supply Contractor of cold potable / DSC water to be

provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks 44

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities will be provided.

3.5 Waste disposal Permanent Major Location of Contractor disposal sites / DSC will be finalized

by the Environmental Specialist of the DSC and he will confirm that: disposal of the material does not impact the water body or low lying areas and that no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such materials.

3.6 Stockpiling of construction materials Temporary Moderate Stockpiling of Contractor construction / DSC materials does not impact obstruct the drainage and Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion.

3.7 Quarry / Borrow pits Operations Permanent Moderate Adequate safety Contractor precautions will / DSC be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage.

3.8 Soil Erosion Temporary Moderate Slope protection Contractor measures will / DSC be undertaken as per design to control soil erosion.

3.9 Soil and Water Pollution due to fuel Temporary Moderate The fuel storage Contractor and vehicle 45

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities and lubricants, construction waste cleaning area / DSC will be stationed such that water discharge does not drain into the lake. Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan.

3.10 Siltation of water bodies due to Temporary Moderate Silt fencing to be Contractor spillage of construction wastes provided near / DSC construction sites to prevent sediments from the construction site to enter into the lake. No disposal of construction wastes will be carried out into the Lake. Extraneous construction wastes will be transported to the pre- identified disposal site for safe disposal.

3.11 Generation of dust Temporary Moderate The contractor Contractor will take every / DSC precaution to reduce the levels of dust at construction site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation.

3.12 Emission from Construction Vehicles, Temporary Moderate Vehicles, Contractor Equipment and Machinery equipment and / DSC machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities Standard and will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements.

3.13 Noise Pollution Temporary Moderate Noise limits for Contractor construction / DSC equipment used in this project will not exceed 75 dB (A).

3.14 Material Handling at Site Temporary Moderate Workers Contractor employed on / DSC mixing cement, lime mortars, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided with welder’s protective eye- shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working days’ notice of the proposed use of

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities any chemical. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor.

3.15 Disposal of Construction Waste / Temporary Moderate Safe disposal of Contractor Debris / Cut Material the construction / DSC waste will be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site/ in the lake indiscriminately.

3.16 Safety Measures During Construction Temporary Moderate Adequate safety Contractor measures for / DSC workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from drowning in the lake, fire, etc. First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. The Contractor will conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities the Engineer.

3.17 Clearing of Construction of Camps and Temporary Major Contractor to Contracto Restoration prepare site r / DSC restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer

4 Operation and Maintenance impacts

4.1 Environmental Conditions Temporary Moderate Air, water, noise Tourism and soil quality department will be

monitored periodically as per the Environmental Monitoring Plan prepared.

4.2 Uncontrolled tourism flow Temporary Major Environmental Tourism Monitoring Plan department the Tourism Master Plan will be implemented strictly to avoid uncontrolled tourism flow.

4.3 Safety risks Temporary Major (i) Proper Tourism demarcation & department flagging of the area towards

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities Tehri dam to minimize risks. (ii) Zonation of risky, shallow and sensitive areas: Establish no-wake zones in shallow areas and allow manual boating only in such areas (iii) Educate lake users to avoid sensitive areas and drive slowly through shallow areas. (iv) The sports activity to be carried out as per laydown Regulations and Guidelines (Appendix 4). and national norms and guidelines. (v) All safety equipment listed must be available in working conditions. The Lifeguards employed should be trained continuously to update their skills.

4.4 Unhygienic condition due to poor Temporary Severe Tourism Tourism maintenance of sanitation facilities and department will department irregular solid waste collection carry out maintenance of the toilets, and carry out the regular collection and disposal of

Sl. Potential Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Proposed Institution No. Extent Mitigation al Measures Responsi bilities wastes to a designated waste treatment site. The O&M of the 4.5 Operation & Maintenance of Water Temporary Moderate Tourism Sports Activity activity has to department be done in such a way that least adverse impact is on the lake body. Emphasis on manual boating and flat water sports activity to minimize adverse impacts of motorized boating. The house boat 4.6 Disposal of Toilet waste from Temporary Severe Tourism Houseboat / Cruise Boat shall be fitted department with a portable toilet which shall be cleaned after reaching the shore. The toilet waste will be disposed-off properly in the septic tank of the water sports complex. Use Euro 4 4.7 Operation of Motor boats Temporary Moderate Tourism engine boat department motor rather than an old two- stroke engine to ensure effective & efficient use of fuel, production of cleaner exhaust.

V. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

A. Institutional Arrangements 98. The Government of Uttarakhand through Department of Tourism (DOT) is the Executing Agency (EA). The EA (i) assumes overall responsibility for the execution of the Project and reporting; (ii) engage adequate permanent or fixed-term staff to implement the Project; (iii) setup a state-level project management unit (PMU) and project implementation units (PIU); (iv) provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution; and (v) ensure overall compliance with the loan covenants.

99. The implementing agency (IA) is the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB). The IA’s responsibilities include (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance for the project implementation units and their consultants; (iii) review subprojects for due diligence requirements and approve subproject proposals; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) review compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; and (vii) consolidate and submit progress reports, finance and accounting / audit reports, and matters requiring higher level decision to state- level empowered committee (SLEC) and ADB.

100. A State-level empowered committee (SLEC) has been established in Uttarakhand, chaired by State’s Chief Secretary, with Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Department of Tourism as Member Secretary and comprised of Secretaries from relevant line departments. The SLEC have been empowered to take all decisions on behalf of the State and will (i) act as a policy making body, (ii) provide overall advice and guidance to the State’s executing agency and PMU, and (iii) accord all approvals under the Project.

101. DoT has established a PMU, headed by a full-time Program Director (PD), and consisting of personnel drawn from relevant line departments and market. The PMU is the nodal agency for overall management of all program activities and will be responsible for: (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) providing day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance for the PIUs and their consultants; (iii) reviewing subprojects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements and approving subproject proposals submitted by PIU and line departments; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) reviewing compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; (vii) consolidating and submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports, and matters requiring higher-level decision, to the SLEC and ADB. The PMU will be supported by a team of consultants. 52

102. The sub-project will be implemented by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of IA, i.e. UTDB, comprising of personnel drawn from relevant line departments and outside of government and will be headed by a Project manager. The PIUs will be responsible for: (i) prioritizing and preparing subproject proposals; (ii) providing day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance to the design and supervision consultants; (iii) conducting detailed assessments and surveys including public consultation and input from stakeholders; (iv) preparing detailed designs, specifications, schedule of quantity, bidding documents, and related documentation; (v) implementing civil works and related activities; (vi) reporting to PMU; (vii) preparing regular progress reports for the SLEC, the executing agency and ADB through PMU; and (viii) supervising construction, conducting quality control, approving progress payments to contractors; and (ix) maintaining records and accounts on an up-to-date basis and making these available to ADB, its missions, or auditors for inspection.

103. The Project Management Consultant (PMC) has been engaged to provide support to the PMU in overall planning, risk management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the Investment Program. The PMC will also assist the PMU and PIUs in meeting the relevant requirements of ADB, Government of Uttarakhand, and Government of India for project implementation. The PMC will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PMU. The scope of services of the PMC’s will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) planning, reporting, and communication; (ii) establishment of procedures and systems; (iii) review and preparation of plans, manuals and reports; (iv) overall Investment Program management, monitoring and implementation of PPMS; and (v) social, environmental, archaeological, occupational health and safety, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring.

104. The Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC) has been engaged to provide all necessary support to and coordination with the EA, IAs, PMU and any other consultants engaged by the authorities to achieve the desired outcomes of the Investment Program. The DSC will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PIUs. The scope of services of the DSC will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) surveys, verification of feasibility studies and base maps; (ii) project planning and management support to the PIU; (iii) finalization of design criteria, preparation of manuals, guidelines and systems; (iv) preparation of detailed design and bid documents; (v) construction management and contract administration; (vi) environmental, social, archaeological, cultural heritage, community participation and gender action compliance monitoring; and (vii) capacity building of the service providers for operational sustainability.

105. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) translates recommended mitigation and monitoring measures into specific actions that will be carried out by the contractor and proponent. EMP deals with the management measures and implementation procedure of the guidelines along with enhancement measures recommended to avoid, minimize and mitigate foreseen environmental impacts of the project. For each mitigation measure to be taken, its location, timeframe, implementation and overseeing/ supervising responsibilities are listed in the EMP. Table 13 presents a generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts. Table 13: EMP to guide the Contractor

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues 1 Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient Design will include Subproject PIU / DSC PMU/PMC planning to assure provisions for ensuring site long term effective maintenance and sustainability of the protection of the assets improvements and created so as to ensure ensure protection of the long term the assets created sustainability. To ensure and the architectural long term sustainability character of the design should take into surroundings consideration appropriate Beaurau of Indian Standards Codes ( BIS) for design, Seismic Zone IV coefficient, appropriate wind load factor ( corresponding to 39 m/s wind speed), and detailed design after carrying geotechnical investigations. Designs will be worked out and implemented in accordance with the provisions and will strictly conform to Uttarakhand architecture. In the project design it has been proposed that the structure shall be constructed in style with the old palace (Purana Durbar) and structures of the Tehri

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues Garhwal Kingdom. 2 Design Impacts and Pre-construction Impacts 2.1 Layout of The project components Subproject PIU / DSC PMU/PMC components to avoid (location of tourist site impacts on the information Centre, aesthetics of the site parking, road alignment, locations where the toilet blocks, provision of water supply to tourists, parking, footpaths, signage, etc.) siting will avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site and to ensure minimal impacts. For this a single building has been considered for the purpose and the structure has been oriented along the reservoir. The four storied structure is planned along the slope of the site so that the overall height in each level does not exceed more than four meters. This way the building will not present itself to be a massive structure and dominate the surroundings and aesthetics of the subproject area will not change much. 2.2 Slope stability Areas along vulnerable to Subproject PIU/DSC PMU/PMC related issues slope failures will include site slope protection measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, etc. The project site is more or less flat and does not require any special slope protection measures at the site. 2.3 Increased storm Design of proposed Subproject PIU/DSC PMU/PMC water runoff from components will enable site alterations of the efficient drainage of the site’s natural sites and maintain natural drainage patterns drainage patterns. The site due to landscaping, is located near Tehri lake

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues excavation works, and has drainage towards construction of lake. The storm water parking lots, and generated will be diverted addition of paved to lake through a properly surfaces constructed drainage system. The drainage system is part of building design and drainage cost has been estimated as INR 4,11,944 in the overall project cost. 2.4 Selection of Selection of materials and Subproject PIU / DSC PMU/PMC materials and construction technologies site construction proposed will strictly technologies, if not conform to the carefully chosen, will Uttarakhand architecture. adversely impact the Any new landscaping aesthetic appeal of elements will only utilize the project area and native species. surroundings. 2.5 Integration of energy The detailed designs for Subproject PIU/DSC PMU/PMC efficiency and the sub-project site energy conservation components shall ensure programs in design that environmental of sub-project sustainability principles, components including energy efficiency, resource recycling, waste minimization, etc. The design considers the following energy efficiency measures :  Reuse of treated grey water for gardening.  Minimizing translucent surfaces like glasses – which will reduce energy consumption.  Installation of BEE certified equipments  Usage of energy efficient lighting fixtures (LED and solar).  Use of fly ash bricks (ACC block) instead of traditional bricks  Provision of P-V cells on roof with south east

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues orientation In future, the Open Terraces may be used for harvesting of solar power with installation of photo- voltaic panels. 3 Construction Impacts 3.1 Construction Camps Siting of the construction Construction Contractor DSC/ PIU - Location, camps shall be as per the camps Selection, Design guidelines below and and Layout details of layout to be approved by DSC. The potential sites will be selected for labour camp and these shall be visited by the DSC environmental expert and one having least impacts on environment will be approved by the DSC. Construction camps shall not be proposed within 300m from the Tehri lake Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from lake Construction sanitation facilities must be adequately planned The Construction camps including sanitation facilities, shelter, canteen, first aid, day care creche facilities must be adequately drained and must not be subject to periodic flooding. The camps must be located such that drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. All sites must be graded, ditched and rendered free from depressions such that water may get stagnant and cause nuisance. The Sewage collection

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues and treatment and disposal and solid waste collection and disposal at camp site shall be designed, built and operated. 3.2 Sanitation facilities  The contractor shall Construction Contractor DSC/PIU at construction provide sanitation facilities camp camps at camp site. Minimum numbers of toilets as prescribed per number of workers regularly employed at the project shall be provided, with separate facilities for female workers. These toilets facilities shall be maintained and septic tanks/soakpits shall be provided at the toilets Facilities for solid waste management will include dust bins in adequate numbers for solid waste collection. The dust bins shall be regularly emptied and waste from camp site shall be disposed off at designated locations. 3.3 Circulation plan Temporary Moderate Prior to Contractor/ during construction commencement DSC/PIU in the tourist of site activities destination and mobilization on ground, the Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues regulations, signages, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points. 3.4 Site clearance Only ground cover/shrubs Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU activities, including that impinge directly on the site delineation of permanent works or construction areas necessary temporary works shall be removed with prior approval from the Environmental Expert of DSC All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures. The photographic records shall be maintained for the temporary sites used for construction. These will help in proper restoration. 3.5 Drinking water Sufficient supply of cold Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU availability at potable water to be site Construction camp provided and maintained. and construction site If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided. For this contractor will submit his plan how availability of drinking water shall be assured.

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues

3.6 Waste disposal The pre-identified disposal Waste Contractor DSC / PIU location shall be part of Disposal sites Comprehensive Waste Disposal Plan. Solid Waste Management Plan to be prepared by the Contractor in consultation with local civic authorities.. The Environmental Specialist of DSC shall approve these disposal sites after conducting a joint inspection on the site with the Contractor. Contractor shall ensure that waste shall not be disposed off near the lake

3.7 Stockpiling of Stockpiling of construction Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU construction materials will done in such stockpiling materials a way that it does not site impact and obstructs the drainage. Th stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion. 3.8 Quarry and Borrow (i)No new quarry shall be Quarry site ( Contractor DSC / PIU pits Operations opened for the sub project. s) (ii)Contractor shall finalize the quarry for procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistics arrangements. (iii)The contractor shall obtain materials from approved quarries only. (iv)Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry materials from quarries to the construction sites. (v)Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues spillage. 3.9 Arrangement for (i) The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU Construction Water provide a list of locations site and type of sources from where water for construction shall be acquired. (ii)The contractor shall use ground/surface water as a source of water for the construction with the written consent from the concerned Department. (iii)To avoid disruption/ disturbance to other water users, the Contractor shall extract water from fixed locations and consult DSC before finalizing the locations. 3.10 Soil Erosion Slope protection measures Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU will be undertaken as per site design to control soil erosion. For land development and protection works, cost of INR 26,87,414 has been estimated.

3.11 Water Pollution The Contractor shall take Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU from Construction all precautionary site Wastes measures to prevent entering of wastewater into the lake during construction. Contractor shall not wash his vehicles in lake/dam water 3.12 Water Pollution The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU from Fuel and ensure that all construction site Lubricants vehicle parking locations, fuel/ lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located at least 500 m away from the lake.

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling shall be carried out in such a manner that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Waste water from vehicle parking, fuel storage areas, workshops, wash down and refueling areas shall be treated in an oil interceptor before discharging it on land or into surface water bodies or into other treatment system. 3.13 Soil Pollution due to The fuel storage and Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU fuel and lubricants, vehicle cleaning area will site construction wastes be stationed such that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Soil and pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan.

3.14 Siltation of water Silt fencing to be provided Sub project Contractor DSC/PIU bodies due to near construction sites to site spillage of prevent sediments from construction wastes the construction site to enter into the lake. No disposal of construction wastes will be carried out into the Lake. Extraneous construction wastes will be transported to the pre-identified disposal site for safe disposal. 3.15 Generation of dust The contractor will take Subproject Contractor DSC /PIU every precaution to reduce site the levels of dust at construction sites. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues manner to minimize dust generation. 3.16 Emission from All vehicles, equipment Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction and machinery used for site Vehicles, Equipment construction shall confirm and Machinery to the relevant Bureau of India Standard (BIS) norms. The discharge standards promulgated under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 shall be strictly adhered to. The silent/quiet equipment available in the market shall be used in the sub Project. The Contractor shall maintain a record of PUC for all vehicles and machinery used during the contract period which shall be produced for verification whenever required. 3.17 Noise Pollution The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU confirm that all site Construction equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all Vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers. At the construction sites noisy construction work such as crushing, operation of DG sets, use of high noise generation equipment shall be stopped during the night time between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project will not exceed 75 dB (A).

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues

3.18 Material Handling at Workers employed on Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Site mixing cement, lime site mortars, concrete, etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided with welder’s protective eye- shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working day’s notice of the proposed use of any chemical. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. 3.19 Disposal of The Contractor shall Disposal site Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction Waste / confirm that Safe disposal Debris / Cut Material of the construction waste will be ensured in the pre- identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 3.20 Safety Measures Adequate safety measures Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU During Construction for workers during site handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from drowning,

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues fire, etc. First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. The Contractor will conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer. 3.21 Clearing of Contractor to prepare site Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction of restoration plans for site Camps and approval by the Engineer. Restoration The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer 4 Operation and Maintenance impacts 4.1 Environmental The periodic monitoring of Subproject Tourism Tourism Conditions the ambient air quality, site department dept./ PMU noise level, surface water through quality, soil quality in the Pollution subproject area as Monitoring suggested in the Agency monitoring plan through an approved monitoring agency. 4.2 Uncontrolled tourism Regulation as per the Subproject Tourism Tourism flow Carrying Capacity site department dept./ PMU Assessment.* 4.3 Unhygienic condition Tourism department will Subproject Tourism Tourism due to poor carry out maintenance of site department dept./ PMU maintenance of the toilets, and carry out sanitation facilities the regular collection and and irregular solid disposal of wastes to a waste collection designated waste

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues treatment site. 4.4 Operation & The O&M of the activity Subproject Tourism Tourism Maintenance of has to be done in such a site department dept./ PMU Water Sports Activity way that there is least adverse impact on the lake body. Emphasis on manual boating and flat water sports activity to minimize adverse impacts of motorized boating. 4.5 Disposal of Toilet The house boat shall be Subproject Tourism Tourism waste from fitted with a portable toilet site department dept./ PMU Houseboat / Cruise which shall be cleaned Boat after reaching the shore. The toilet waste will be disposed-of properly in the septic tank of the water sports complex. 4.6 Operation of Motor Use Euro 4 engine boat Subproject Tourism Tourism boats motor rather than an old site department dept./ PMU two-stroke engine to ensure effective & efficient use of fuel, production of cleaner exhaust. Euro 4 engine run more quietly than traditional two-stroke engines thus decreasing noise pollution levels. 4.7 Demarcation and Proper demarcation & Subproject Tourism Tourism Flagging flagging of the area site department dept./ PMU towards Tehri dam to minimize risks. 4.8 Zonation of risky, Establish no-wake zones Subproject Tourism Tourism shallow and in shallow areas and allow site department in dept./ PMU sensitive areas. manual boating only in coordination such areas & Educate lake with THDC users to avoid sensitive areas and drive slowly through shallow areas. 4.9 Health and safety The sports activity to be Subproject Tourism Tourism risks carried out as per national site department dept./ PMU norms and guidelines and annexed guidelines (Appendix 4) All safety equipment listed must be available in working 66

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues conditions. The Lifeguards employed should be trained continuously to update their skills.

B. Environmental Monitoring Plan 106. Environmental monitoring will be done during construction in three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators done by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor; and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues done by the PMU Environmental Specialist. To ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan during construction and operation phase of the sub-project, it is essential that an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be followed as given in Table 14. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented. Table 14: Monitoring Plan for Tehri Subproject

Sl. Attributes Parameters to Standards Frequency Duration Responsibility No. be Monitored 1 Air Quality CO, NOx, PM10, Air (prevention Once in every 2 years Contractor, PM2.5, Pb and and control of three months DSC/ Tourism SO2 pollution) during department Rules, CPCB, construction through 1994 and operation approved stages Monitoring Agency 2 Water TDS, TSS, pH, IS for Inland Once in every 2 years Contractor, quality Hardness, BOD, surface waters three months DSC/ Tourism Faecal Coli form (IS:2296,1982) during department and for drinking construction through water and operation approved (IS:10500, stages Monitoring 1991) Agency 3 Noise Noise quality as MOEF Noise Once in every 2 years Contractor, Levels per National Rules 2000 three months DSC/ Tourism Ambient Noise during department Standards on db construction through (A) scale and operation approved stages Monitoring Agency 4 Soil Monitoring of - One samples 2 years Contractor, pH, Nitrogen, each during the DSC/ Tourism Phosphorus,, pre and post department Potassium, monsoon for through Sodium, construction approved

Chloride, and operation Monitoring Organic Carbon stage. Agency and Lead 5 Socio- Income levels, - Once a year, 5 years Tourism economic livelihood for five years department monitoring options, from the especially on completion of tourism the project C. Capacity Building

107. In addition to the primary objective of promoting and providing facilities for adventure tourism, the proposed project has the scope for raising awareness about environmental conservation amongst tourists and local communities. Local knowledge about the topography and familiarity with the area may be further enhanced through training for skill up gradation of local communities enabling them to actively participate in the activities of the adventure tourist center. The project proposes to involve interested youth in its activities, which could include both boys and girls, who will be gainfully employed in various capacities in the resort. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced socio-economic development and environmental regeneration in the area.

108. The Environmental Specialist of the DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Program and the requirements of the project. The training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programs, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 15 below.

Table 15: Training Modules for Environmental Management

Program Description Participants Duration Training Conducting Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Sensitization Introduction to Environment: Basic Tourism / Forest ½ Environmental Workshop Concept of environment Department Working Specialist of Environmental Regulations and Officials, Day the PMC Statutory requirements as per Environmental Government of India and ADB Specialist (ES) of the DSC/PMU/PIU Session 1 Introduction to Environment: Basic PMU/PIU ¼ Safeguards Concept of environment (including the ES) Working Specialist of Safeguards Regulations and and Engineering Day the PMC Statutory requirements as per staff of the

Program Description Participants Duration Training Conducting Agency Govt. of India and ADB Guidelines implementing on Environmental considerations agencies in planning, design and implementing projects Session 2 Environmental components PMU/PIU ¼ Safeguards impacted in construction and (including the ES) Working Specialist of operation stages Activities causing and Engineering Day the PMC pollution during construction and staff of Tourism operation stages dept Environmental Management, Environmental Provisions, Implementation Arrangements, Methodology of Assessment Good engineering practices to be integrated into contract documents B. Construction Stage Session 3 Role during Construction- Roles Engineers and ¼ Safeguards and Responsibilities of officials / staff of line Working Specialist of contractors / consultants towards departments of the Day the DSC protection of environment Government of Implementation. Arrangements Uttarakhand, and Monitoring mechanisms PMU/PIU (including the ES) Session 4 Monitoring and Reporting System Engineers and ¼ Safeguards staff of Working Specialist of implementing Day the DSC agencies , and PMU/PIU (including the ES) B. Construction Stage Session 5 Adventure sports tourism and Youth in the 2 days Tourism recreational activities, Dealing with villages in and department tourists, Interpretational skills, around Tehri Dam, micro-planning, management of and other NGOs in self-help groups, etc. the district

Notes: PMU = Project Management Unit; PIU = Project Implementation Unit; PMC = Project Management Consultant; DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant; ES = Environment Specialist; NGO – nongovernment organization

D. Environmental Budget 109. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are included in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. The summary budget for the environmental management costs for the subproject is presented in Table 16.

Table 16: Environmental management and monitoring costs (INR)

Air Quality (2 locations; 8 times) 7500 120000 Water Quality (4 locations; 8 times) 5000 160000 Noise Quality (2 locations; 8 times) 2500 40,000.00 3,20,000.00 O&M Phase Air Quality (1 location; 8 times) 7500 60,000.00 Water Quality (1 locations; 8 times) 5000 40,000.00 Noise Quality (1 location; 8 times) 2500 20,000.00 Socio-economic monitoring (annually for 5 10000 50,000.00 years) Capacity Building Expenses (5 Sessions) 90000 4,50,000.00 6,20,000.00 Total 9,40,000.00

E. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 110. The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation. PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome. DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will take follow-up actions, if necessary. PIU will submit quarterly monitoring and implementation reports to PMU. The PMU will submit semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.

111. ADB will review project performance against the EA’s commitments as agreed in the legal documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with the Project’s risks and impacts. Monitoring and supervising of social and environmental safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system. ADB will monitor projects on an ongoing basis until a project completion report is issued.

VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

A. Process For Consultations Followed 112. This subproject does not involve any elements, which could have an adverse impact on the community. There is no deprivation of any sort for the residents or displacement of any groups. Particularly, with regard to environmental impacts the subproject can be characterized as innocuous. 113. In view of this, the need for holding a public hearing is not perceived at this stage. However in compliance with the ADB’s guidelines, focused public consultations were undertaken during the site visits in the sub project areas. Residents of the area were informed about the proposed sub-project and their views were obtained. During the preparation of this IEE, consultations have been held with the officials of Uttarakhand Tourism Department, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), Forest Department, Police Department, and other Stakeholders and agencies in Tehri region. The local level consultations were also carried out on November 08, 2013 by the Team Leader and Environmental expert DSC. The locals suggested that locals come for cremation near the project site. This should be stopped. The consultants discussed this issue with the District Tourism Development Officer and came to know that administration has approved 22 cremation sites in Tehri and the one near the project site is not approved site. Once the construction work starts and the fencing for the project site is in position the cremation activities will be stopped.

The Team Leader DSC and Environmental Expert of DSC also had consultations with the Tehri District Tourism Development Officer on November 08, 2013 for his comments and suggestions for the successful implementation of the project. He suggested that any of type waste especially waste water should not be discharged into Tehri Lake. The consultants explained that there will be provisions for septic tanks and soakpits for treatment and disposal of domestic waste water. The solid waste generated will be handed over to Tehri Municipal Corporation as it is being done by the Koti Colony residents nearby. The consultants further explained that most of the adventure water sports equipment/boats are manually operated and do not contribute air emissions and liquid effluents. Very few equipment with mechanical engines will be selected with enough care and will conform to latest emission regulations like Euro-IV. There will be no discharge of any waste in the lake.

The process of consultations was taken up as an integral part of the sub-project in accordance with ADB Guidelines and following objectives:  To educate the general public, specially potentially impacted or benefited communities / individuals and stakeholders about the proposed sub project activities;  To familiarize the people with technical and environmental issues of the sub project for better understanding;  To solicit the opinion of the communities / individuals on environmental issues and assess the significance of impacts due to the proposed development;  To foster co-operation among officers of PIU, the community and the stakeholders to achieve a cordial working relationship for smooth implementation of the sub project;  To identify the environmental issues relating to the proposed activity. During the consultations local residents and other stakeholders of subproject area opined that there are limited tourism infrastructures in the region and the tourist inflow is minimal. The subproject implementation will help improvement in infrastructures and publicity about the region. They demanded fast implementation of the subproject.

B. Future Consultation And Information Disclosure 114. To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance reddressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject location, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out. Information disclosure 115. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. On demand, any person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director. 116. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public.

C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 117. The PIU will make the public aware of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms or by e-mail or by phone with any member of the PIU. The E-mail IDs and contact phone number of the PIU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program. 118. The PIU will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days of committee forming. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies. 119. The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an

understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected people, if any, will be appropriately informed about the mechanism.

VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 120. The proposed subproject components do not involve any interventions in and around the natural and cultural heritage destinations and have less significant (direct/indirect) environmental impacts. It is expected that the proposed subproject will enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The proposed Project under the Facility is provided to support the State of Uttarakhand, to enhance and develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. 121. This IEE has identified minor likely impacts on water, air and noise during construction and operation period and has defined mitigation measures. Those mitigation measures will be implemented and monitored during the sub-project execution. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will better the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related and aesthetic quality. 122. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the PMC and DSC Consultants. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

VIII. CONCLUSIONS

123. On the basis of the IEE It is expected that the proposed project components have only minor, negative, localized, temporary and less significant environmental impacts. These impacts can be easily mitigated through adequate mitigation measures and regular monitoring during the Design, Construction and Post Construction Phase of the project. It is recommended that UTDB should have monitoring responsibility in environmental issues of all program components during operational phase to ensure the environmental sustenance. 124. In conclusion, the sub-project will have overall beneficial impacts after completion in terms of tourism development. Negative impacts on water, air quality and noise levels during civil works & operation phase, which will be appropriately monitored and adequately mitigated. This report has not identified any comprehensive, broad, diverse or irreversible adverse impacts caused by the sub project. It is recommended that project can be implemented with proper mitigation measures to protect the environment. 125. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).

Appendix 1 NOC from Irrigation Department and Tehri Hydro Electric Development Corporation (THDC)

Letter from Irrigation Department (No Objection from Land Owner)

Appendix 2

Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Instructions:

i. The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. ii. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists. Country/Project Title: IITIDP: Uttarakhand, Development iii. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation Sectormeasures. Division: SAUW (South Asia Urban Development

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks A. Project Sitting Is the project area ……. Densely populated? √ Heavy with development activities? √ Adjacent to or within any environmentally √ sensitive areas? Cultural heritage site? √ Protected Area √ Wetland √ Mangrove √ Estuarine √ Buffer zone of protected area √ Special area for protecting biodiversity √ Bay √ Ramsar site √

B. Potential environmental impacts Will the project cause…

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks Impacts on the sustainability of associated √ There will be no direct impacts on the sanitation and solid waste disposal systems sustainability of the systems due to the and their interactions with other urban proposed improvements. services. Deterioration of surrounding environmental √ conditions due to rapid urban population growth, commercial and industrial activity, and increased waste generation to the point that both manmade and natural systems are overloaded and the capacities to manage these systems are overwhelmed? Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. √ loss of wetlands and wild lands, coastal zones, watersheds and forests)? Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of √ people Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women √ No habitation inside the project site and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable group? Degradation of cultural property, and loss of √ cultural heritage and tourism revenues? Occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains √ No such conditions in the proposed site and steep hillsides by squatters and low- income groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries? Water resource problems (e.g. √ depletion/degradation of available water supply, deterioration for surface and ground water quality, and pollution of receiving waters? Air pollution due to urban emissions? √ During construction phase only dust may arise which should be mitigated through water sprinkling, no other significant emission is expected as no use of heavy equipment is proposed Risks and vulnerabilities related to √ Only physical hazards to workers due to occupational health and safety due to accidents may come across during physical, chemical and biological hazards construction for which safety of workers during project construction and operation? should be taken in priority Road blocking and temporary flooding due to √ Civil works are limited to small areas and land excavation during rainy season? will not involve road blocking. Conduct of construction activities will minimized during monsoon season. Noise and dust from construction activities? √ Anticipated during the construction activities. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides mitigation measures to reduce the impacts. Traffic disturbances due to construction √ There are no significant traffic on the material transport and wastes? approach road Temporary silt runoff due to construction? √ Temporary silt runoff is expected due to construction activities which is required to be mitigated by silt traps

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks Hazards to public health due to ambient, √ No significant ambient, household and household and occupational pollution, occupational pollution is expected thermal inversion, and smog formation? Water depletion and/or degradation? √ Water depletion or degradation is not expected in this project Overpaying of ground water, leading to land √ No excessive use of underground water is subsidence, lowered ground water table, and required which may lead to depletion of salinization? ground water table or salinization Contamination of surface and ground waters √ Waste disposal shall be done in legitimate due to improper waste disposal? manner and will not cause water pollution Pollution of receiving waters resulting in √ amenity losses, fisheries and marine resource depletion, and health problems Large population influx during project √ Only small number of workers shall construction and operation that causes execute the construction works, therefore increased burden on social infrastructure and no burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation services is expected systems)? Social conflicts if workers from other regions √ No social conflicts is expected due to or countries are hired? workers Risks to community health and safety due to √ There is no habitation, therefore no risk to the transport, storage, and use and/or community health and disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel safety is expected and other chemicals during operation and construction? Community safety risks due to both √ The construction area shall be isolated accidental and natural hazards, especially from visitors movement area and therefore where the structural elements or components no risk of community safety will exist of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks. Is the Project area subject to hazards such √ The project lies in seismically sensitive as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical zone 4 as per seismic zonation map. The cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or site is beside lake due to Tehri dam. All volcanic eruptions and climate changes (see measures for seismic resistance and Appendix I)? safety from high water levels have been included in the design. Could changes in temperature, precipitation, √ All sports activities shall close during or extreme events patterns over the Project extreme precipitation events. lifespan affect technical or financial sustainability (e.g., increased extreme rainfall increases flooding, damaging proposed infrastructure)? Are there any demographic or socioeconomic √ No such problem exist at this site aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g., high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)?

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks Could the Project potentially increase the √ Not anticipated due to the project climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., by paving vulnerable groundwater recharge areas, or using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?

* Hazards are potentially damaging physical events.

Appendix 3

Environmental Selection Criteria (as per EARF table 6)

Component Criteria Remarks

Overall 1. Will be fully consistent with management No specific Management plan for selection plans or master plans for the area the area. But, Tehri lake has criteria tremendous potential to become a national hub for eco-tourism and adventure tourism including water sports activities, mountaineering, paragliding, etc. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation ( UNWTO) master plan also suggests development and promotion of tourism around Tehri Lake. The Tehri Lake has provided immense potential and opportunities for adventure sports tourism and can add a new dimension of “flat water sports” activities like nowhere else in the country. Adventure tourism is a burgeoning sector of the tourism industry internationally. Keeping all the factors indicated above in mind the site has been selected for Adventure Tourist Centre at Tehri.

2. Will avoid resettlement/relocation. If No such impact anticipated.(DPR unavoidable the extent of resettlement will be prepared and approved) minimized. 3. Will not result in destruction of or No environmentally sensitive encroachment onto protected areas, zones in the vicinity, therefore, including National Parks. Sanctuaries, no destruction or encroachment Conservation Reserves and Community onto protected areas. Reserves, environmentally sensitive zones and Biosphere reserves. 4. Will be in line with the Conservation NA Plan/management plan for the conservation and management of the Protected areas 5. Will promote tourism related activities in The sub project will not promote protected areas, in the zones earmarked for tourism related activities in tourism development, the scale and extent of protected areas. The activity which shall be in line with the provisions in area of sub project will be Tehri the Management Plan lake ( artificially created) and this lake is not part of any notified protected area( National Park,

Component Criteria Remarks

Wild life Sanctuary or Bird sanctuary)

6. Will not result in destruction of or Location of Adventure Tourist encroachment onto archaeological Centre is not close to any monuments/heritage sites and will be in line Archaeological Survey of India ( with the master plan proposals for the ASI) notified archaeological conservation and preservation of the site/monuments monument or heritage site. Site is on the bank of lake created from Tehri dam project, for which Tehri Hydro Development Authority has been consulted and accordingly design provisions have been made.

7. Will not involve major civil works within the Yes, construction of Adventure prohibited and regulated areas, as defined in Tourist Centre will not involve the ASI refutations, to minimize any potential any major works within impacts on safety to the structures/ prohibited and regulated areas monuments as no ASI notified monument/heritage site exists in the vicinity.

8. Will reflect inputs from public consultation Meaningful public consultations and disclosure for site selection have been done from planning phase and inputs have been considered in the project design

9. Will not introduce any elements or The sub project will not introduce components that are invasive upon the any element or components that sanctity and significance of the cultural are invasive upon sanctity of heritage site, including large scale cultural heritage site. commercial activities or creation of new land uses with potential to trigger induced development and land use changes around the sites 10. Will introduce landscaping and other No new/alien species shall be tourist infrastructure in line with the introduced. environmental quality of the tourist destinations, such as landscaping in harmony Landscaping plan includes only with the natural vegetation and diversity and native species. not encourage introduction of species that are invasive 11. Will not result in development of Provisions for O&M has been physical infrastructure/ tourism amenities that made in the EMP and would impair the environmental conditions responsibility entrusted to the due to lack of management capacities or high executing department to ensure O&M costs environment management sustainability.

Component Criteria Remarks

12. Will reflect inputs from public consultation Inputs from major stakeholders and disclosure for site selection like District Authorities, Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC), and local population residing close to subproject site have been incorporated in the designs and planning.

Conservation 13.Will observe the principle of not altering the The site is beside Tehri dam measures and historic condition and shall involve treatment of which was built submerging the excavation damage caused by natural processes and old Tehri city and many villages human actions and prevention of further measures-in in Tehri. deterioration, using both technical and and around management measures. Cultural Effort has been made to provide properties and a feeling of the glorified history of protected the region. The proposed Monuments/ structure shall be constructed in Structures. style with the old palace (Purana Durbar) and structures of the Tehri Garhwal kingdom which are presently submerged under the water of the reservoir. Scaled down replicas of the old Clock Tower is also incorporated in the landscaped area.

14. Will promote in situ conservation and only in No protected Monument/ cultural the face of uncontrollable natural threats and heritage site in vicinity, therefore, relocation is the sole means of saving elements this is not applicable of a site may they be moved in their historic condition. 15. Will ensure that intervention be minimal. NA as the sub project works are Every intervention proposed shall have clear not close to any protected objectives and use tried and proven methods monuments/structures. and materials. Designs are in sync with the architectural character of the old Tehri township submerged under water for construction of Tehri Dam.

16.Will ensure that physical remains are Not applicable because the conserved in their historic condition without loss Adventure Tourist Centre site is of evidence. Respect for the significance of the not close to any ASI Protected physical emails must guide any restoration. monument/ remains site. Technical interventions should not compromise subsequent treatment of the original fabric. The results of intervention should be unobtrusive when compared to the original fabric or to previous treatments, but still should be distinguishable

Component Criteria Remarks

17. Will ensure that the adaptive reuse of any Not applicable particular building of monuments/structures does not intrude or induce impacts on other areas of the monument Component Criteria

18. Will ensure preservation of traditional Project designs are based on technology and craftsmanship. New materials guidelines conforming to and techniques may only be used after they Uttarakhand architecture. The have been tried and proven, and should in no construction and operation of way cause damage to site. Adventure Tourists Centre will not have any impact traditional technology and craftsmanship.

19. Will ensure that the setting of a heritage site NA be conserved. Natural and cultural landscapes that form part of a sites setting contribute to its significance and should be integrated with its conservation 20. Will ensure that during archaeological NA excavation care be taken to conserve the physical remains. A practical plan for the conservation of a site-both during and after excavation-should be submitted for all site programmed for excavation 21. Will ensure that treatment of the cultural NA, as the site is not a cultural heritage site and its environs is a heritage site comprehensive measure to prevent damage form natural processes and human actions, to Proposed subproject entails reveal the historic condition of a site, and to construction of Adventure allow its rational use. Tourism Centre near Tehri Lake, Service building should be as far as possible form the principal area of the site. which has been designed in Landscaping should aim to restore the site to its heritage style with facilities for historic state and should not adversely affect the water sports activities. site: contemporary gardening and landscape concepts and designs should not be introduced.

Conservation 22. Will observe the principle of not adversely NA and habitat impacting the habitat quality of the protected protection area and shall involve treatment of damage caused by natural processes and human actions measures- in and prevention of further deterioration, using Not near protected area and no and around both technical and management measures. significant biodiversity noticed in the natural and around the site. heritage assets and 23. Will ensure that intervention, in form of NA protected additional civil works within the protected areas, areas. be minimal. Every intervention proposed shall The site is close to the have clear objectives and use tried and proven protected area methods and materials.

24. Will not open up new areas of tourist Site is not in core or buffer zone movement, including opening up of new routes for boating in wetlands etc, especially in areas of any protected area. identified as core or zone identified for

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conservation in the management plan for the (Proposed sub project protected area. interventions shall provide facilities for water sports including House Boats/ Cruise boat, Canoeing, Kayaking, Zorbing, Jet Ski, Jet Boating, Angling in the Tehri lake. The lake and surroundings are not part of protected area and the lake also does not fall within the buffer zone of protected area)..

25. Will ensure that the areas of significant NA habitat diversity habitats are conserved in their natural condition. 26. The results of intervention should be Site is beside lake created due to unobtrusive when compared to the original Tehri dam project, which is a fabric or to previous treatments, but still should mega hydro power project be distinguishable submerging the old Tehri town and many villages.

It is tried to retain the architectural character of the old Tehri town through proposed interventions.

27. New materials and techniques may only be No new materials and used after they have been tried and proven, and techniques are proposed to be should in no way cause damage to the site. used.

28. Service buildings should be as far as NA possible from the principal area of the site. Water supply 29. Will be taken up from existing potable Water requirement of the project treatment systems nearby, unless no such is around 16 KLD, for which systems are available in the vicinity. provisions of dedicated pipeline from existing New Tehri Pumping Water Supply Scheme is planned. This is existing potable water supply in the Tehri city.

30. Will not result in excessive abstraction of Not envisaged as water ground water or result in excessive groundwater requirements are to be met from pumping impairing ground water quality existing water supply system.

31. Will ensure adequate protection from Not Applicable, as no new pollution of intake points intake point or water supply infrastructure is to be created as part of this sub project. However for the existing water supply system at Tehri protection from pollution of intake points is

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ensured as the water supply is from existing scheme of the Jal Sansthan.

Further, in house, water treatment measures will be observed prior to supply of potable water in the Centre.

32. Will not result in unsatisfactory raw water The sub project activities during supply (e.g. supply with excessive pathogens or construction and operation mineral constituents) phase will not result into unsatisfactory raw water supply as waste water from Adventure Tourist Centre will not be going to raw water supply source. Protection from pollution of intake points is ensured as the water supply is from existing scheme of the Jal Sansthan.

Further, in house, water treatment measures will be observed prior to supply of potable water in the Centre.

33. Will ensure proper and adequate treatment Not much waste water and disposal facilitates for increased volumes of generation envisaged. Septic wastewater generation tanks/sock pits of sufficient capacity are proposed

Sanitation and 34. Will ensure that the site selection for the The locations of Septic tank at toilet facilities septic tank/ or any/ or any other treatment Adventure Tourists Centre will be method proposed is not close to water intake or finalised at Deeper water table. water usage points, or areas prone to flooding The design of the septic tanks or water logging has been done to ensure that there is a difference of at least 1.5m between the bottom bed of the septic tank and the maximum ground water level, to avoid any contamination of ground water. The location finalised for Adventure Tourist Centre is not close to water intake, water usage points or areas prone to flooding or water logging. 35. Will ensure that sanitation improvements The design of the septic tanks proposed do not result in pollution of has been done to ensure that groundwater. there is a difference of at least 1.5m between the bottom bed of the septic tank and the maximum ground water level, to avoid any contamination of ground water.

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Further, Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) has been prepared and this will ensure no impact on ground water quality.

36. Will not interfere with other utilities and block Will be ensured and since it is a access to buildings, cause nuisance to tourism project, no such neighbouring areas due to noise, smell, and nuisance envisaged during the influx of insects, rodents, etc. construction and operation phases of the sub project.

37. Will not impair downstream water quality Not envisaged as septic due to inadequate sewage treatment or release tank/sock pits of adequate of untreated sewage, capacity have been designed.

38. Will not cause overflows and flooding of Proposed septic tanks/ sock pits surroundings, especially around the heritage are of adequate capacity, sites with raw sewage. overflow and flooding not anticipated. The septic tank will be emptied every quarter through a vacuum sludge truck. The responsibility of septic tank cleaning lies with the Tourism Department. If the Adventure Tourists Centre is to be managed through an Operator then Dept. will ensure that the septic tanks are cleaned every quarter. For the septic tank cleaning arrangement will be made with the local municipal authorities at Tehri. The sludge from the vacuum truck will be disposed off at the location identified by the PIU in consultation with local municipal authorities.

Solid waste 39. Will ensure that the disposal of solid wastes There is provision of waste management will not result in degradation of aesthetics in the segregation at source through vicinity of the proposed tourist areas separate Bio-degradable and Non- Biodegradable Waste bins and suitable disposal arrangements. Both types of solid wastes will be disposed off in consultations with local civic authorities.

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40. Will ensure buffer of greenbelt and earth During construction phase works around the site to avoid nuisance to suitable buffer will be provided neighboring areas due to foul odor and influx of as per EMMP. Project also has insects, rodents, etc. provisions for landscaping and maintenance of rich green belt with native species in the vacant space of Adventure Tourists Centre.

41. Will ensure that for composting pits for NA protected areas, the locations are devoid of any wildlife population, especially wild boars, porcupines 42. Will ensure any on site waste management It will be ensured done in compliance with government regulations and in coordination with municipal authorities. Roads 43. Will ensure minimal clearing of vegetation Site is devoid of any vegetation hence clearing of vegetation not envisaged. The roads circulation plan planned to be integrated with the local road nework.

44. Will ensure on dislocation and involuntary No dislocation and involuntary resettlement of people living in right of way. resettlement envisaged. The sub project site is adjacent to the existing road.

45. Will not lead to alteration of surface water Erosion from construction sites hydrology of streams/waterways that may result will be controlled as per EMMP in increased sediment load due to erosion form provisions. Road construction construction sites. within the subproject complex will not have any impact on the surface water hydrology of the project region.

Drainage and 46. Will ensure improvements are identified to No alterations to the existing flood cater to the watershed or drainage zones and drainage patterns are expected protection not individual drains. due to project interventions

47. Will ensure adequacy of outfall of proposed NA drainage works, to avoid any impacts associated with flooding in downstream areas, or areas not covered 48. Will ensure effective drainage of the Not Applicable monument area, and provide for improved structural stability of the monuments Development 49. Will ensure no deterioration of surrounding Any new growth or expansion of parking and environmental conditions due to uncontrolled will be within the regulations of other tourist growth around these facilities, increased traffic Uttrakhand Tourism and increased waste generation resulting from infrastructure Development Board and local improved infrastructure facilities amenities Civic authorities. The parking facilities for the sub project have been planned within the

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Adventure Tourist Centre. Hence there will be no impact on existing traffic on account of

operation of subproject. The

tourist centre will have a well planned solid waste collection and disposal system.

50. Will not create structures or buildings that Not envisaged. Project shall add are physically or visually intrusive, in terms of to the aesthetic beauty of the site size, scale, location that shall have an adverse and enhance the visitor impact on the aesthetic quality or the site, experience. through careful designs in terms of built form, construction materials etc.

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