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Government of Karnataka Watershed Development Department Public Disclosure Authorized Sujala-II Watershed Project The World Bank Assisted Public Disclosure Authorized Environmental Management Framework Public Disclosure Authorized Final Report December 2011 Public Disclosure Authorized Samaj Vikas Development Support Organisation Hyderabad www.samajvikas.org Government of Karnataka – Watershed Development Department – The World Bank Assisted Sujala-II Environmental Management Framework – Final Report – December 2011 Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 6 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 13 1.1 Background ............................................................................................................ 13 1.2 Sujala-II Project ...................................................................................................... 14 1.2.1 Project Development Objective ................................................................. 14 1.2.2 Project Location and Beneficiaries ............................................................ 14 1.2.3 Project Phasing ............................................................................................. 15 1.3 Project Design and Brief Description of Sujala-II ............................................. 15 1.3.1 Component 1: Support for Improved Program Integration in Rainfed Areas 15 1.3.2 Component 2: Research, Development and Innovation ........................ 18 1.3.3 Component 3: Institutional Strengthening. ............................................. 21 1.3.4 Component 4. Strengthening Horticulture in Rainfed Areas ............... 23 1.3.5 Component 5. Project management and coordination .......................... 23 2. Environmental Management Framework ............................................................... 25 2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 25 2.1.1 Objectives of EMF ........................................................................................ 25 2.2 Environmental Assessment ................................................................................. 26 2.3 Stakeholder Consultation .................................................................................... 26 2.3.1 Key Issues Identified Through Stakeholder Consultations ................... 26 2.4 Baseline Assessment ............................................................................................. 30 2.4.1 Geographic and Demographic Details ..................................................... 30 2.4.2 Land use ........................................................................................................ 31 2.4.3 Soils ................................................................................................................ 31 2.4.4 Rainfall and Climate.................................................................................... 33 2.4.5 Drainage ........................................................................................................ 36 2.4.6 Water Levels ................................................................................................... 37 2.4.7 Groundwater Quality ................................................................................. 38 2.4.8 Cropping Pattern ......................................................................................... 39 2.4.9 Livestock ........................................................................................................ 40 2.4.10 Industries ........................................................................................................ 40 2.4.11 Forests ........................................................................................................... 42 2.4.12 Biodiversity .................................................................................................. 42 2.4.13 Ecologically Sensitive Areas .......................................................................... 43 2.5 Policy and Regulatory Analysis for Sujala-II .................................................... 44 2.5.1 Watershed Related Policy and Regulatory Review ................................ 44 2.5.2 The World Bank Safeguard Policies ......................................................... 47 2.6 Environment Management Framework Highlighting Project Activities, Impacts, Mitigation Measures with Responsibilities ................................................. 50 2.7 Good Practice Guidance Manual for Watersheds Investments ..................... 54 2.7.1 Good Practice Guidance For Enhancing Environmental Sustainability Of Watersheds Investments ....................................................................................... 54 2.7.2 Watershed Sub-project Cycle to Integrate Environmental Measures .. 63 2.8 Environmental Supervision and Monitoring .................................................... 67 2.8.1 Environmental supervision ........................................................................ 67 Samaj Vikas ([email protected]) 2 Government of Karnataka – Watershed Development Department – The World Bank Assisted Sujala-II Environmental Management Framework – Final Report – December 2011 2.8.2 Monitoring of Relevant Environmental Parameters .............................. 67 2.8.3 Environmental Audit .................................................................................. 67 2.8.4 Monitoring Plan ........................................................................................... 68 2.8.4.1 Monitoring Project Components ............................................................... 68 2.8.4.2 Watershed Investments Monitoring Good Practice Guidance ............. 69 3. Institutional and Implementation Arrangements .................................................. 72 3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 72 3.2 State Level Management ...................................................................................... 72 3.2.1 Project Implementing Agency ................................................................... 72 3.2.2 Project Empowered Committee ................................................................ 73 3.2.3 Project Planning and Management Unit .................................................. 73 3.2.4 Project Management Support Cell ............................................................ 73 3.2.5 Research and Extension Cell ...................................................................... 74 3.2.6 Finance Management Cell .......................................................................... 75 3.2.7 Procurement Cell ......................................................................................... 75 3.2.8 Technical Partner ......................................................................................... 75 3.3 Local Implementing Units ................................................................................... 75 3.3.1 District Level Committee ............................................................................ 75 3.3.2 Watershed Development Team ................................................................. 76 3.3.3 NGO Partner ................................................................................................ 76 3.3.4 Watershed Committee ................................................................................ 77 3.3.5 Ryoatha Samparka Kendra/ Farmer Contact Centre ............................ 77 3.3.6 Project Partners ............................................................................................ 77 3.4 EMF Implementation ............................................................................................ 78 4. Training and Capacity Building ..................................................................................... 81 4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 81 4.1.1 Objectives ...................................................................................................... 81 4.1.2 Approach ...................................................................................................... 82 4.1.3 Institutions for Training ............................................................................. 82 4.2 Details of Training Programs .............................................................................. 82 4.2.1 T1. Training on the EMF ............................................................................. 82 4.2.2 T2. Training on Environmental Management ......................................... 83 4.2.3 T3. Environmental Awareness and Monitoring ..................................... 83 4.2.4 T4. Quality Construction Practices for Artisans ..................................... 83 4.3 Budget ..................................................................................................................... 84 4.4 Usage/ Updation / Maintenance of EMF ......................................................... 85 4.4.1 Usage ............................................................................................................. 85 4.4.2 Need & Nature of Updation .....................................................................