47100-004: Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission and Distribution

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Initial Environment Examination

Project Number: 47100-004 January 2019

IND: Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission and Distribution System Improvement Project

Submitted by

Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd. (DISCOM-C), Bhopal

This initial environmental examination report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. This report is an updated version of the IEE report posted in September 2013 available on https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/madhya-pradesh-power-transmission-distribution-system- improvement-project-iee. 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.

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION [IEE] REPORT

November 2018

Madhya Pradesh Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited- DISCOM-Central, Nishtha Parisar, Govindpura, Bhopal (MP)

Power Transmission and Distribution System Improvement Project under ADB Loan-No -3066 IND

Prepared by:

Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization [EPCO], Bhopal, Department of Environment, Government of Madhya Pradesh

The initial environmental examination report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB‟s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

1 LIST OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... II 1.0 INTRODUCTION...... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT ...... 2 1.1.1 IMPACT AND OUTCOME ...... 3 1.1.2 OUTPUTS ...... 3 1.1.3 FINANCING PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT ...... 4 1.2 THE NEED FOR AN INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION ...... 6 1.2.1 NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...... 6 1.2.2 REQUIREMENTS OF ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB)...... 6 1.2.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE IEE ...... 7 1.2.4 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY ...... 7 1.3 STRUCTURE OF THE UPDATED IEE REPORT ...... 8 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK...... 10 2.1 ADB SAFEGUARD POLICY STATEMENT 2009 ...... 10 2.2 APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND STATE LEGISLATION ...... 11 2.3 NATIONAL AND STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ...... 11 2.4 APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS ...... 18 2.5 OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS AND POLICIES ...... 18 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 20 3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 20 3.2 OBJECTIVE & BENEFITS ...... 20 3.3 UPDATED SCOPE OF WORK ...... 21 3.4 LOCATION & COMPONENT: ...... 23 3.5 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ...... 35 3.6 SUB-STATION LAND AREA EFFECT OF CHANGED SCOPE ...... 35 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ...... 36 4.1 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ...... 36 4.1.1 TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND SOILS ...... 36 4.1.2 METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE ...... 36 4.1.3 AIR QUALITY AND NOISE ...... 37 4.1.4 NATURAL HAZARDS ...... 39 4.1.5 WATER RESOURCES ...... 44 4.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ...... 47 4.2.1 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY ...... 47 4.2.2 AQUATIC ECOLOGY ...... 49 4.2.3 SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE ...... 50 5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 53

2 6.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 55 6.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 55 6.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN PHASE ...... 55 6.2.1 LOCATION OF SUBSTATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION LINE ROUTES ...... 55 6.2.2 CHOICE OF EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ...... 62 6.2.3 LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE SUB-STATIONS ...... 62 6.3 CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...... 63 6.3.1 PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 63 6.3.2 HIRING OF PROJECT STAFF AND WORKERS ...... 63 6.3.3 ORIENTATION FOR EPC CONTRACTOR(S) AND WORKERS ...... 63 6.3.4 PRESENCE OF WORKERS AT CONSTRUCTION SITES ...... 64 6.3.5 SITE PREPARATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTATIONS ...... 64 6.4 OPERATION PHASE ...... 66 6.4.1 PRESENCE OF DISTRIBUTION POLES AND SUBSTATIONS ...... 66 6.4.2 MANAGEMENT OF MINERAL OIL FOR TRANSFORMERS & DISCARDED BATTERIES ...... 68 7.0 INFORMATION DISCLOUSER, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION ...... 69 8.0 GRIEVANCE READRESS MECHANISM ...... 71 9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTPLAN AND INSTITUTIONAL SET-UP ...... 74 9.1 MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 74 9.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ...... 74 9.3 INSTITUTIONAL SET-UP ...... 81 9.4 EMP BUDGET: ...... 81 10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE ...... 83 11.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ...... 93

3 LIST OF FIGURE Figure 1.1: MP Discom-Central Jurisdiction ...... 1 Figure 1.2: Indicative Project Implementation Arrangements ...... 5 Figure 2.1: Environmental Clearance Process in India ...... 13 Figure 3.1: Showing Changed Location of 02 Substations sites in Bhopal City Circle ...... 24 Figure 3.2: Showing Location of 13 New 33/11 KV Substations in Bhopal & Gwalior Region...... 25 Figure 3.3: Showing Location of New Bagaspur & Doomer S/S, Raisen O&M Circle ...... 26 Figure 3.4: Showing Location of New Shyamugaon S/S, Bhopal & Chunahahujeri S/S, Betul O&M circle ...... 27 Figure 3.5: Showing Location of NewDhokheda, Talnagri & Babri, Hoshangabad O&M Circle ...... 28 Figure 3.6: Showing Location of New Mograram Substation, Sehore O&M Circle ...... 29 Figure 3.7: Showing Location of New Bhokhedi Substation, Rajgarh O&M Circle ...... 29 Figure 3.8: Showing Location of New Bagrod Substation, Vidisha O&M Circle ...... 30 Figure 3.9: Showing Location of New Adityapuram, Science College & Scindhiya Nagar S/S, Gwalior O&M Circle ..31 Figure 3.10: Project Implementation Schedule ...... 35 Figure 4.1: Seismic Regions of India ...... 40 Figure 4.2: Earthquake Zone in Madhya Pradesh...... 42 Figure 4.3. Drought Affected District of Madhya Pradesh ...... 43 Figure 4.4: Flood Affected Districts of Mp...... 43 Figure 4.5: Surface Water Resources of Mp ...... 44 Figure 4.6: Groundwater Quality of MP ...... 45 Figure 4.7: Map Showing Forest Cover In Madhya Pradesh ...... 48 Figure 8.1: Processes for Grievance Redress Mechanism in the DISCOM-C ...... 72

LIST OF TABLE Table 1.1- Financial Plan of DISCOM - C ...... 4 Table 2.1: Permissions/Clearances Required for the Project...... 14 Table 2.2: Comparison of Environmental Requirements of ADB and GoI ...... 15 Table 3.1 Summary of Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-Central ...... 22 Table 3.2: List of Location for Construction of Substation as per Updated Scope of Work ...... 32 Table 3.4: List of Location for Installation of 33 KV Distribution Line As Per Scope Of Work ...... 34 Table 3.5: List Of Location for Installation of 11 KV Distribution Line As Per Scope Of Work ...... 34 Table 4.5: Ground Water Quality and Availability in MP ...... 46 Table 4.1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Bhopal and Gwalior ...... 38 Table 4.2: Noise Level Monitoring in MP ...... 39 Table 4.3: Calamity Events in Madhya Pradesh (1991-2007) ...... 41 Table 4.4: Surface Water Quality Monitoring of Project Area ...... 45 Table 4.6: Basin Wise Water Resources and Availability ...... 47 Table 4.7: National Park/ Tiger Reserve and Sanctuaries in Central MP ...... 49 Table 5.1: “With Project” and “Without Project” Scenario ...... 54

4 Table 6.1: Potential Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures...... 56 Table: 6.2 Status of Project Location of Substations in Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C...... 59 Table 6.3: Status of Project Location of 33 KV Distribution Line in Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C ...... 61 Table 6.4: Status of Project Location of 11 KV Distribution Line in Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C ...... 62 Table 7.1: Summary of Public Consultation carried out for Updating IEE ...... 69 Table 7.2: Public Consultation Plan during Implementation ...... 70 Table 9.1: Environmental Management Plan...... 74 Table 9.2: Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 79 Table 9.3: Budget for EMP Compliances: ...... 82 Table 10.1: Status of Environmental Regulatory Requirements...... 84 Table 10.2: EMP Compliances Status of Project ...... 86 Table 10.3: Compliance with Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) ...... 90

LIST OF ANNEXURE Appendix – I: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist Of Sub-Projects ...... 96 Appendix – II: List of Acts, Rules and Notifications as Applicable to the Project ...... 100 Appendix – III: India and International Environmental Agreements ...... 104 Appendix – IV: Detailed Original Scope of Work of DISCOM-C ...... 105 Appendix – V: Detailed Progress of Project as Per Updated Scope of Work of Discom-C ...... 108 Appendix – VI: land Allotment Circular of Deptt of Revenue, Govt of MP ...... 112 Appendix – VII: Photographs of Progress of Subproject ...... 113 Appendix – VIII: Sub-Station Drawing ...... 118 Appendix – IX: GRC Formation Circular of DISCOM-C ...... 119 Appendix – X: Photograph of Public Consultation ...... 120 Appendix – XI: Sample Attendance Sheet of Public Consultation...... 123 Appendix – XII: Standard of Ambient Air Quality & Noise Level ...... 126 Appendix – XIII: Details of Labour Licenses and Associated Insurance Policies Obtained by the Contractors ...... 129 Appendix – XIV: Establishment of Environmental Safeguard Management Unit (ESMU) ...... 130 Appendix – XV: Ramsar Wetlands Sites ...... 131

5 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

(As of 1 August 2018) Currency Unit – Indian Rupee (Rs) Rs 1.00 = $.015 $1.00 = Rs 66.78

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank CEA – Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, GoI CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India DCorD/C – Double Circuit DPR – Detailed Project Report DISCOM-C – Distribution Company Central EA – Executing Agency EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMoP –Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP –Environmental Management Plan EHV – Extra High Voltage EPC – Engineering, Procurement and Construction GoMP – Government of Madhya Pradesh GoI – Government of India GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism IA IA – Implementing Agency IEE – Initial Environmental Examination LILO – Line in – Lineout MOEF&CC – Ministry of Environment, Forests& Climate Change, Govt of India MP – Madhya Pradesh MPMK –MP Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited MPPCB – MP State Pollution Control Board MPSEIAA – MP State Environment Impact Assessment Authority MPSEB – MP State Electricity Board PMU – Project Management Unit ROW – Right of Way RP – Resettlement Plan TA – Technical Assistance WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ha(hectare) – 10,000 sq m km kilometer) – 1,000m kV – Kilovolt (1,000 volt) kWh –Kilowatt-hour mG –milli Gauss MVA – Megavolt-Ampere MW – Mega Watt oC – degree Celsius

I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 Introduction 1. To improve the quality and reliability of service in the power distribution system networks in the State of Madhya Pradesh, the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) has taken initiatives to invest in the power sector availing financing assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as development partners. The investment involves expansion, upgrading and reconfiguration of the existing power distribution networks in central Madhya Pradesh. MP Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (DISCOM-Central), Bhopal (MP) is the executing agency (EAs/IAs) for the Power Distribution System Improvement Project in central Madhya Pradesh. A combined IEE report for all three Madhya Pradesh distribution companies (MP DISCOM-Central, East and West) & MP Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (MP Transco) was submitted for ADB‟s approval in September, 2013. However, during the course of commencement of project, some locations of substations were changed by DISCOM– C, further some distribution lines were also added and dropped in the same project. In light of above changes, the IEE report for Power transmission and distribution system improvement project under ADB Loan No 3066 IND is updated in November 2018 by DISCOM-C to reflect changes made in the project implemented in Bhopal & Gwalior Regions 2.0 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework 2. The Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009) of ADB sets out the requirements for environmental safeguard that applies to all ADB-financed projects. Under the SPS 2009, the project is classified as B on environment requiring the preparation of an initial environmental examination (IEE). Following the requirements of SPS 2009, the updated IEE is prepared covering the components proposed in the project. 3. The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF & CC), GoI, in its notification in September 2006, has exempted Power transmission and distribution projects from environmental clearances due to the non-polluting nature of its activities.1 However, forest clearances under the Forest Conservation Act 1980 will be necessary in the event that distribution line passes through forest areas, if any.

1 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006.

II 3.0 Description of Project 4. The Project has three components: (i) transmission system improvement; (ii) distribution system improvement; and (iii) capacity building for the executing agency staff. The distribution system improvement component in respect of DISCOM-C will include the construction of 88 No.s New 33/11 KV substations; installation of 473.52 km 33 KV & 201.9 km of 11 KV distribution lines; bifurcation of overloaded 33 and 11 KV feeders; installation of 331 No.s 11 KV 1500 KVAR Automatic Capacitor Banks and Construction of 22 No.s New Control Room as per updated scope of work. The capacity building component will include supporting DISCOM training center to provide training for the EA staff. Training will include induction training for new staff, and training on new technology, project management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and safeguards for existing staff. Ten trainers and 15 to 20 EA staff of DISCOM-Central are being trained with the support of the project. Part of the capacity building component of the Project is safeguards training for the DISCOM- Central-EAs. 5. All project activities are being carried out within the existing facilities (12 O& M Circle and 02 City Circle) covering 16 districts in Gwalior & Bhopal Region under this project. The project has commenced in June 2014 and there is no change in implementation schedule due to change of site locations of substations & additional scope of 100 KV DTR & associated distribution lines. All the New 33/11 KV substations under the project are built on government land/ donated land. 4.0 Description of Environment 6. The component of power transmission & distribution system improvement project of DISCOM-C are located in various geographic locations in Bhopal & Gwalior region of Central MP, which lies between latitude 21º16' and 26º52'N and longitude 76º10' and 79º08'E. Bhopal is located in North of the upper limit of Vindhya Mountain Ranges. DISCOM-C covers 96069 sq km, out of total geographical area of 308,245 sq km of MP i.e. about 31.16 % of the total area. MP-central is land-locked state and surrounded by Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. MP is traversed by the, Satpura and Vindhya hill ranges. 7. As per the report of Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (MPPCB), 2013 of ambient air & noise level monitoring in various cities of MP, the results of ambient air & noise level of monitoring found very well within limits of prescribed standards. None

III of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central lie near any forests or wildlife sanctuaries and are not likely to cause significant impacts on any forests or wildlife sanctuaries or other important natural habitats of central Madhya Pradesh. This section also confirms that, none of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central lie near notified wetland or any important aquatic resources and is not likely to cause significant impacts on any aquatic resources. 5.0 Analysis of Alternatives 8. The subprojects were selected following criteria and appropriate survey methods with the objectives of avoiding the potential significant adverse environmental impacts and land acquisition. During site selection, area nearby to permanent wetlands, lakes or river and other environmentally-sensitive areas such as Reserve & Protected Forests, National Parks & Sanctuaries are usually avoided. The implementation of the subproject is not likely to cause any significant environmental impacts to the project area or its surrounding. 6.0 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 9. The selection of the subprojects included in the power transmission & distribution system improvement project of DISCOM-C was guided by 13 site selection criteria and a 17-question checklist with an overall objective of avoiding potential significant adverse environmental impacts & land acquisition. Distribution line subprojects traverse mainly agricultural land having soybean, rice, corn, vegetables and other seasonal crops. No sub-project site is located within or near the areas declared as forest, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries by MoEF & CC, cultural and archaeological sites considered of national importance in Central MP. 10. The subprojects are not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts but may cause temporary impacts during construction such as increased noise and dust level that may cause inconvenience to local people, accumulation of scrap materials/debris, and increased presence of workers at substation construction sites which can be readily mitigated by good construction engineering practices and proper planning. The distribution system improvement project of DISCOM-C will include upgrading of existing 33/11 kV substations which may involve dismantling of equipment. Scrap material that are still useful will be stored in the warehouse of the EAs in Bhopal and Gwalior region.

IV 11. An Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan has been updated with respect to changes made in original scope of work. 7.0 Information Disclosure, Consultation & Participation 12. Initial consultations were done during the site visits held on July 22 to July 26, 2013 & further it was carried out during January 15 to 28, 2018 and May 15 to 18, 2018. Consultations with project stakeholders in varying degrees will continue throughout the life of the project. The major concerns of local people were common and they include: (i) load shedding and lack of reliable and stable supply of power affecting their produce and livelihood, and (ii) timely compensation to farmers affected during construction of substations, erection of the distribution poles, and stringing of the conductors. Local people are aware of the proposed project and are generally supportive due to expected long-term benefit of reliable and stable supply of power. 13. This updated IEE report will be posted on the ADB website as required by SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. A project factsheet or a frequently asked questions flyer will be made available at the EAs field offices. Apart from this public disclosure requirement, the Right to Information Act 2005 of GoI also provides for additional obligation for the EAs to provide information about the project. 8.0 Grievance Redress Mechanism 14. A grievance redress mechanism has been established by the PMU-DISCOM-C in each circle of Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C to deal with complaint(s) from affected persons (APs) during implementation. APs can seek redress of their grievance at three levels: (i) the PMU at concerning EA, (ii) the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC), and (iii) the appropriate courts of law. GRC is set up by the PMU in each circle as soon as the project commences and doing function as such from construction to operation. The PMU ensures the representation of women on the members of GRC which consist of representatives from the local Panchayat Head, a District Revenue Commissioner, representative from the EPC Contractor(s) only during construction phase, designated staff of EA on safeguards, Manager/Director of EA, and a witness of the complainant/affected person. 9.0 Environmental Management Plan and Institutional Set-up 15. An environmental management plan is updated with respect to changes made in original scope of work of construction of substations, 33 KV/11 KV distribution lines,

V 33 &11 KV feeder bifurcation and construction of new control room buildings in Gwalior and Bhopal Region 16. The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited, Bhopal (DISCOM- C) serves as executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies (IAs) for the project. DISCOM-C has established Project Management Units (PMUs) to implement the Power Distribution System Improvement Project under ADB loans 3066. Project Implementing Units (PIUs) of DISCOM-C had set up at each circle in Gwalior and Bhopal region. The PMU nodal officer and PIUs designated nodal officers are responsible for project management and safeguards compliance. The PMU has also hired an Environmental Consultant/ Specialist for safeguards monitoring and documentation. 17. DISCOM-C has deputed Field level staff/engineers at divisional level having primary responsibility as Nodal Officer for the environmental and social assessment as well as implementation of RPs for their respective components. Keeping in view the capacity of DISCOM-C and its existing PMU, the DISCOM-C has established Environmental and Social Management Unit (ESMU) headed by the Project Director (ADB) / Nodal Officer-PMU. The constitution of ESMU has strengthened the monitoring activities and to ensure the compliance to ADB requirements, relevant government agencies and local authorities on permits (as needed). EPC Contractor(s) are responsible to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB. There are specific responsibilities for EMP compliance during construction phase is compiled by the Contractor and monitored by the Nodal officer / environmental consultant of the project. 18. This project is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. However, as per the environmental monitoring plan, environmental quality monitoring shall be conducted by the PMC/ Contractor through an NABL accredited /MoEF&CC approved under EPA act 1986 / MPPCB authorized monitoring agencies. For distribution lines, there is no major issue, as only small foundations are dug for each PCC pole but for substation sites, moderate civil works are carried out, hence environmental monitoring becomes a necessity. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective equipment’s to construction workers shall be borne by contractor as part of conditions of contract. 10.0 Environmental Due Diligence

VI 19. Executing agency is ensuring compliance of EMP by respective contractors‟ at different project stages during pre-construction, construction and operation stage of the sub-project(s). 20. Effective Environmental Monitoring Plan under the project has already been in place. Implementation of environmental mitigation measures is strictly followed for the subprojects as per agreed monitoring plan. As the civil construction works under the subproject are very meagre, the environmental pollution warranting monitoring of ambient air quality, surface water quality and noise level were not experienced. Environmental quality monitoring will be conducted by contractors only at places where public complaint arises. Complaints from the affected person were identified as the performance indicator. No complaints were received so far against the substation location, distribution lines alignment selection and impact due to the construction activities under the project. 21. Environmental assessment of the project as per the original & modified scope of work reveals that, no residual environmental impacts observed in subprojects areas of DISCOM-C. However project is going on & almost near to completion stages, DISCOM-C is taking care of EMP through contractors till completion of project & thereafter operational stages also. 11.0 Conclusion and Recommendations 22. The subprojects were selected following criteria and appropriate survey methods with the objectives of avoiding the potential significant adverse environmental impacts and land acquisition. Distribution line routes traverse primarily through agricultural land having soybean, rice, corn, vegetables and other cash crops. No subproject is located near or within environmentally-sensitive areas such as declared forest, Wetland, Archaeological and excavation sites of national importance, National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries of Central Madhya Pradesh. 23. None of the subprojects are expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts during construction and also during operation. However, vegetation and land clearing within the right of way and the substation sites will be required which can be easily mitigated by proper planning, consultation, and best practices in construction engineering. Mitigation measures are included in the environmental management plan and parameters for monitoring have been identified in the environmental monitoring plan.

VII 24. Consultations with local people that may be potentially affected by the project show that their concerns are common as: (i) load shedding and lack of reliable and stable supply of power affecting their produce and livelihood, and (ii) timely compensation to farmers affected during construction of substations, erection of the Distribution poles, and stringing of the conductors. Overall, local people are aware of the proposed project and are generally supportive due to expected long-term benefit of reliable and stable supply of power as well as employment opportunities resulting from the project. Consultations will continue throughout the life of the project. A grievance redress mechanism has been set up by the PMU in each EA to properly address complaints and issues that may arise from affected persons during implementation. 25. This updated IEE will be publicly disclosed at the ADB website as required by SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. A project brief and/or factsheet will be prepared in Hindi and made available to the public at the PMU-field offices of each EA. A workshop/training on safeguards is included in the component on capacity building. The reliability and stability of power supply resulting from the project is expected to improve the quality of life and the pace of economic development in Madhya Pradesh.

VIII 1.0 INTRODUCTION

To improve the quality and reliability of service in the power Distribution and distribution system networks, the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) has taken initiatives to invest in the power sector with funding from development partners like the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The investments involve expansion, upgrading and reconfiguration of the existing power distribution network system.

There are three distribution companies involved in the power distribution service in Madhya Pradesh (MP) as a result of restructuring the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB) in 20052. The MPSEB was dissolved on 26 April 2012. The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Ltd. (MPPMCL, previously known as Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company is the holding company of the three distribution companies (DISCOMs).

Figure 1.1: MP DISCOM-Central Jurisdiction The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) as Central power distribution company (DISCOM-C) serves as the executing agency (EA) as well as implementing agency (IA) for the project.

2 The Government of Madhya Pradesh (‘GoMP’ or ‘State Government’), vide an Order No. 3679-FRS-18-13-2002 dated 31st May, 2005, published in the gazette of Madhya Pradesh dated 31st May 2005

1 DISCOM-C has established project management units (PMUs) for implementing the project in central area of Madhya Pradesh. The project components are implemented in 12 Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Circle and 02 City Circle of DISCOM- C covering 16 districts of Central Madhya Pradesh Figure 1.1

1.1 Overview of the Project

DISCOMs in Madhya Pradesh are currently serving around 1.17 crore households and providing 24 hours supply to all the non agricultural consumers. The investments were undertaken mainly in urban areas. While the distribution systems in urban areas were supported with the HVDS and other improvements, the Government of India‘s rural electrification program “Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna” expanded the power supply to rural areas. In order to achieve the objective of 24 x 7 power for all, the State would need to fully meet the increase in peak demand from 9598 MW (at state periphery in FY 15) to 12,643 MW in FY 19 with corresponding increase in energy requirement from 55,622 MU in FY 15 to 80,847 MU in FY 19.3

The distribution system is still in growth phase and currently needs strengthening to meet the growing demand in the various regions. The state has set ambitious target of 24 hour power supply to households. There are three major programs are in implementation: i) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyuti Karan Yojana (RGGVY), program aimed at providing 1.8 million new household connections; ii) The Restructured Accelerated Power Development Reforms Program (R-APDRP), to improve electricity distribution infrastructure in urban areas; and iii) Feeder Separation Program to limit agricultural supply to 10 hours and to provide rural households with 24 hour power supply. On the supply side, the capacity additions are likely for both the state owned utilities and the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) which are proposed to come up in the state as a consequence of its successful IPP policy. The state will also have its share in the central sector generating stations. The capacity addition target is around 9,700 MW by FY 2018 to meet the growth in the future demand. Madhya Pradesh (MP) is predicted to have generation surplus from FY 2014 onwards.

3 http://www.mpenergy.nic.in/sites/default/files/24X7-doc.pdf

2 The distribution companies have not been able to make profits mainly due to the high technical and commercial losses. The cumulative state aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses for the distribution system has come down from 39.52% in FY 2009 to 27.1% in FY 2013. By FY 2016, the targeted AT&C loss for the state was around 17.3%. In order to achieve the FY 16 target of AT&C loss reduction as well as to cater to the growing demand, the three distribution companies in MP had made investments in various projects approx. worth $2,600 million during the period FY 2013 to FY 2017. The ongoing RGGVY, R- APDRP and Feeder Separation programs partially meet this requirement. The proposed project supports some selected distribution improvements included in Distribution Company’s (DISCOMs) five year plans.

The executing agency (EAs/IAs) for the project is MP Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (DISCOM-Central), Bhopal (MP) for central Madhya Pradesh. The distribution system improvement component in respect of DISCOM-C will include the construction of new 33/11 kV substations, bifurcation of overloaded 33 kV feeders and installation of 11 KV 1500 KVAR Automatic Capacitor Banks and Construction of New Control Room buildings in existing substations.

1.1.1 Impact and Outcome

The impact of the project would be adequate and reliable power supply for sustainable growth of power sector of MP. The project outcome would be increased capacity and improved operational efficiency in electricity Distribution and distribution system in MP.

1.1.2 Outputs

The outputs for the distribution system improvement component include the construction of new 33/11 kV substations, bifurcation of overloaded 33 kV feeders, addition/augmentation of power transformers, and installation of 11 KV capacitor banks. A total of 88 Nos. new 33/11 kV substations, 473.52 km 33 KV & 201.9 km 11 KV distribution lines, 22 Nos. New Control Rooms and 331 No.s 1500 KVAR Capacitor Banks will be under Package 1 Lot-I & II for the DISCOM-C covering 16 Nos. districts in Bhopal & Gwalior Region.

The outputs for the capacity building component include supporting DISCOM- Central’s training Center to provide training for the executing agency (EA) staff in

3 MPDISCOM-Central. Training will include induction training for new staff, and training on new technology, project management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and safeguards for existing staff. Ten trainers and 15 to 20 EA staff will be trained with the support of the project.

DISCOM-C will be the executing agency (EA) and at the same time, implementing agencies. A project management unit (PMU) will be set up in the executing agency / implementing agency.

1.1.3 Financing Plan and Implementation Arrangement The financing plan of the project is given in Table1.1.

Table 1.1- Financial Plan of DISCOM - Central Finance Source Amount INR-Cr Share of Total (%)

Asian Development Bank 160.65 69%

Ordinary capital resources (loan)

Government ( DISCOM-Central) 72.00 31%

Total 232.65 100%

Source: DISCOM-Central- May 2018

MP-DISCOM-Central is the executing agencies (EA) and at the same time, implementing agencies. A project management unit (PMU) has been set up within executing agency / implementing agency. The MP Department of Energy will provide the supervision and coordination of project activities implemented by the DISCOM-Central Figure 1.2 shows the indicative implementation arrangement of DISCOM-Central for Distribution System Improvement Project under ADB Loan No. 3066.

Figure1.2: Indicative Project Implementation Arrangements

5 1.2 The Need for an Initial Environmental Examination 1.2.1 National Requirements The Government of India (GoI) considers Power distribution projects as environment- friendly compared to other power development projects since they do not generate and dispose of hazardous waste to land air and water, thus, they are not included within the realm of the Environment Protection Act 1986. In September 2006, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) has issued a notification regarding environmental clearance and the power distribution projects are exempting from environmental clearances due to its non-polluting nature.4 Therefore, no environmental clearances for the proposed project will be required from the MoEF & CC or from the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB).

However, under the Forest Conservation Act 1980, if power Distribution projects will traverse or affect land classified as forest by GoI, forest clearance has to be obtained from the relevant authorities to prevent deforestation and degradation. The MP state government cannot de-classify any forest land or authorize its use to any non-forest purpose without the approval of the Central government. Given this stringent requirement, avoidance of land designated as forest by GoI has been included as one of the main criteria for site selection in power distribution projects.

1.2.2 Requirements of Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009) of ADB sets out the requirements for environmental safeguard that applies to all ADB-financed projects.5 Under SPS 2009, projects that require financing from ADB are screened and categorized based on their potential environmental impacts. This project is classified by ADB as Category B on environment requiring the preparation of an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE). Following the requirements of SPS 2009, this updated IEE is prepared covering the components of the proposed project & changes of DISCOM-C, since submission of the previous combined IEE report of September 2013 for construction of new 33/11 KV substation & distribution lines.

4 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006. 5 Asian Development Bank Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS 2009), http:// www.adb.org /documents/ safeguard policy - statement. (Accessed 25 February, 2016)

6 1.2.3 Objectives of the IEE The objectives of undertaking an IEE are: i) to assess the environmental impacts – positive and negative associated with the proposed project; ii) to identify the corresponding mitigation and/or enhancement measures for the environmental impacts; and, iii) to ensure that all statutory requirements for the project such as applicable rules and regulations, clearances required (if any), etc. have been considered to ensure compliance.

1.2.4 Scope and Methodology The scope of the IEE covers the general environmental profile of MP, an assessment of the potential environmental impacts on physical, ecological, economic, and social and cultural resources within the project‘s influence area during design and/or preconstruction, construction, and operation stages. An environmental management plan and an environmental monitoring plan are integral part of the IEE. The IEE follows a number of steps: (i) Conduct field visits to collect primary or secondary data relevant to the project area to establish the baseline environmental condition; (ii) Assess the potential impacts on environmental attributes due to the location, design, construction and operation of the Project through field investigations and data analysis; (iii) Explore opportunities for environmental enhancement and identify measures; (iv) Prepare an environment management plan (EMP) outlining the measures for mitigating the impacts identified including the institutional arrangements; (v) Identify critical environmental parameters required to be monitored subsequent to the implementation of the Project and prepare an environmental monitoring plan; (vi) Compare the environmental safeguard requirements of GoI, GoMP and ADB, and identify measures to bridge the gap, if any; (vii) Carry out consultation with affected stakeholders, local administrative bodies to identify perception of the Project, introduce project components and anticipated impacts; and,

7 (viii) Disclose the draft IEE at ADB website and prepare project brief and/or FAQs in local language to be made publicly available at the offices of DISCOM-C. Earlier field visits were done during July 22 to July 26, 2013 & further it was carried out during the site visits held on May 15-18, 2018 for updating final IEE Report. Field visits were done to conduct ocular inspection and to assess the existing condition of the physical and biological environment of selected subproject sites, consultation with local people that may be potentially affected by the subprojects, coordinate with DISCOM-C; and local authorities, and to conduct secondary data collection.

1.3 Structure of the Updated IEE Report In line with SPS 2009, the IEE report has the following contents: • Executive Summary: This section briefly describes the critical facts, significant findings, and recommended actions. • Introduction (Section 1.0): Describes the overview of the project, environmental requirements, objectives and scope of the study, approach and methodology. • Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework (Section 2.0): Discusses the national and local legal and institutional framework within which the environmental assessment is carried out. It also identifies project-relevant international environmental agreements to which the GoI is a party or signatory and other requirements relevant to the proposed project such as no objection certificate, consent/permission from concerned departments and/or organizations, as applicable. • Project Description (Section 3.0): Provides an overview of the proposed project; its objectives and major components including maps showing the project‘s location, original & updated scope of work, implementation schedule, Implementation status and Progress of the project. • Description of the Environment (Section 4.0): Describes the relevant physical, biological, and socioeconomic conditions within Madhya Pradesh as the subprojects covered in the proposed project are spread all over the state • Analysis of Alternatives (Section 5.0): Examines the alternatives to proposed project sites to ensure avoidance of significant adverse environmental impacts. • Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Section 6.0): Provides an assessment of the associated environmental impacts and corresponding mitigation measures. The environmental impacts & mitigation measures including

8 the environmental monitoring are summarized in the environmental management plan and environmental monitoring plan. • Information Disclosure, Consultation and Participation (Section 7.0): Describes the process of engaging stakeholders and information disclosure. This section summarizes the comments and concerns of affected persons. • Grievance Redress Mechanism (Section 8.0): This section describes the grievance redress framework and setting out the time frame and mechanisms for resolving potential complaints and/or issues from affected persons. • Environmental Management Plan and Institutional Set up (Section 9.0): Describes the set of mitigation and management measures to be taken for each identified environmental impact during project design, construction and operation. This section also includes monitoring and reporting procedure as well as institutional implementation arrangements and setup of DISCOM-C established for the project implementation & management and compliance of ADB as well as national and state requirements. This section also covers the budget provisions for EMP Compliances (Monitoring of Environmental Quality) under this project. • Environmental Due Diligence (Section 10.0): This section describes the presence of any residual environmental impacts due to implementation of works on account of changes in sub-station locations and other additional scope as described above, and suggests appropriate, time-bound corrective measures to address those residual environmental impacts. • Conclusion and Recommendation (Section 11.0): Describes the findings & outcome of report. This section also includes benefits & impacts.

9 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

2.1 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 ADB requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of its operations, and the requirements for environmental assessment are described in its Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009)6. This states that ADB requires environmental assessment of all project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, and loans involving financial intermediaries, and private sector loans.

Screening and Categorization: The nature of the environmental assessment required for a project depends on the significance of its environmental impacts, which are related to the type and location of the project, the sensitivity, scale, nature and magnitude of its potential impacts, and the availability of cost-effective mitigation measures. Projects are screened for their expected environmental impacts are assigned to one of the following four categories:

(i) Category A: Projects could have significant adverse environmental impacts. An EIA is required to address significant impacts. (ii) Category B: Projects could have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree or significance than those in category A. An IEE is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. (iii) Category C: Projects are unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are reviewed. (iv) Category FI: Projects involve a credit line through a financial intermediary or an equity investment in a financial intermediary. The financial intermediary must apply an environmental management system, unless all Projects will result in insignificant impacts. Environmental Management Plan: An EMP that addresses the potential impacts and risks identified by the environmental assessment shall be prepared. The level of detail and complexity of the EMP and the priority of the identified measures and actions will be commensurate with the Project‘s impact and risks.

Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist has been prepared to support environmental classification as category ‘B’ with respect to updated scope of work of DISCOM-C under ADB Loan No 3066, which is given in Appendix-I.

6 ADB, Safeguard Policy Statement, June 2009, para.50, p.19.

10 Public Disclosure: The IEE will be put in an accessible place (e.g., local government offices, libraries, community centers, etc.), and a summary translated into Hindi for the project- affected people and other stakeholders. ADB will post the following safeguard documents on its website so affected people, other stakeholders, and the general public can provide meaningful inputs into the project design and implementation.

2.2 Applicable National and State Legislation

The implementation of the project and subprojects will be governed by the GoI and 7 GoMP environmental acts, rules, regulations, and standards. These regulations impose restrictions on activities to minimize and/or mitigate likely impacts on the environment. It is the responsibility of the project executing and implementing agencies to ensure subprojects are consistent with the policy, legal and administrative framework across all hierarchy - national, state municipal and local.

Some of the applicable national and state acts/rules applicable to this project are as follows and details given in Appendix-II. Compliance with legislations (acts/rules) is mandatory at all stages of project implementation.

(i) The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003. (ii) Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. (iii) Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. (iv) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, amended 1991 and including Rules/Notification issued under this Act. (v) The Biodiversity Act, 2002.

2.3 National and State Environmental Assessment Requirements

As per GoI’s Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006, power distribution projects are not listed as environmental sensitive projects and hence no 8 environmental clearance is required from MP Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) or the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC)9. Clearance from MP Forest Department is required only in cases where subproject is constructed on forestland or requires cutting of forest trees. Figure 2.1: shows the process of obtaining an environmental clearance in India.

7 MP Pollution Control Board. http://www.mppcb.nic.in/environment_legislation.htm. (Accessed 28 /02/ 2016) 8 Ibid 8. 9 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006.

11 The MoEF & CC, GoI, vide its Notification Nos. S.O. 1533 dated September 14, 2006, reengineered the EIA process in India, also decentralized some powers, and made provision to constitute the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) for performing functions under the said Notification.

In MP, the central Government constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) in the pursuance of the GoI notification on 1533(1) dated 14 September 2006. The SEIAA, MP takes its decision on the recommendations of the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) constituted for MP as per the order.10 Table 2.1 discusses the permissions/ clearances required for the Project and the comparison of the environmental requirements of ADB and GoI is presented in Table 2.2.

10 MP State Environment Impact Assessment Authority. http:// mpseiaa.nic.in/ mpseiaa_ aboutus.html. (Accessed 1 March, 2016).

Figure 2.1: Environmental Clearance Process in India

13 Table 2.1: Permissions/Clearances Required for the Project S. No. Clearances Acts/Rules/ Notifications/ Guidelines Concerned Agency Responsibility I. Environmental Clearance EIA Notification (2006; 2009) sets screening criteria to classify new MoEF & CC, SEIAA DISCOM-C and expansion projects based on potential environmental impacts. The category determines the level of environmental assessment. As per the Indian regulations, the environment impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory for eight types of project activities including mining, power generation, primary processing, materials production and processing, specific manufacturing and services sectors, infrastructure and construction. Under each category, the threshold limits are specified when it is mandatory to conduct an EIA. Power distribution projects are not listed as environmental sensitive projects. Environmental assessment will be carried out as per category of project. II. Permission for Forest Conservation Act (1980) Procedural Guidelines developed by MP Forest Deptt, DISCOM-C and felling of trees the Department of Environment GoMP, under the orders of the District Level Contractor Hon’ble High Court; Tree removal will be guided as per state Committee constituted government rules by the State Govt. III. Consent to operate Hot mix Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 MPPCB Contractor plant, Crushers, Batching Plant IV. Authorization for Disposal of Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1989 MPPCB Contractor Hazardous Waste V. Consent for Disposal of Water (Prevention and Control of MPPCB Contractor Sewage from Labour camps Pollution) Act 1974 VI. Pollution Under Control Central Motor and Vehicle Act 1988 Department of Contractor Certificate Transport, GoMP VII. Employing Labour/ workers The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of District Labour Contractor Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996. Commissioner Madhya Pradesh State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (MPSEIAA). Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) http://mpseiaa.nic.in/mpseiaa_aboutus.html. (Accessed 1 March, 2016)

14 Table 2.2: Comparison of Environmental Requirements of ADB and GoI Project Stage ADB GoI Gaps Screening & • Uses sector-specific rapid • EIA Notification (2006; 2009) set screening • As per the Indian regulations, the Categorization environmental assessment checklist for criteria to classify new and expansion environment impact assessment (EIA) is screening projects based on potential environmental mandatory for eight types of project • assigns categories based on potential impacts as follows: activities including power generation, impacts: Category A, B1 and/orB2. primary processing, materials production and processing, specific • A - EIA required (irreversible, diverse • The category determines the level of manufacturing and services sectors, or unprecedented adverse environmental environmental assessment. infrastructure and construction. Under impacts) each category, the threshold limits are • B – IEE required specified when it is mandatory to • C - no environmental assessment conduct an EIA. required but a review of environmental • Power Distribution projects are not implications is required listed as environmental Sensitive • FI – ESMS required projects. Environmental • Identify potential impacts on physical, Category A- • Power Distribution projects are not Assessment biological, physical cultural resources, • Require Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) listed as Environmental sensitive and socioeconomic aspects in the from Central Government in the MoEF & projects. context of project's area of influence CC through recommendation of • In such cases, however, to comply with (i.e., primary project site and facilities, Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC). the SPS (2009), an Environmental and associated facilities) Category B – assessment needs to be carried out.

• Category B 1 projects require prior Environmental Clearance from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) through recommendations of State Environmental Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Category B2 –

15 • Does not require EIA, goes directly to Appraisal stage. Analysis of For projects with potential • Compares feasible alternatives to the • Under the National Law, Distribution Alternatives significant impacts (i.e., Category A) proposed projects site, technology, design projects have the “right of way” and operation including the “without project” • Examine alternatives to the project's • In such cases, however, to comply with situation in terms of their potential location, design, and technology the SPS (2009), and Analysis of environmental impacts, the feasibility of • alternatives needs to be carried out. Document rationale for selecting the mitigating these impacts, their capital and particular project location, design, and recurrent costs, their suitability under local technology Conditions and abatement. • Consider "no project" alternative Meaningful • Starts early and continues during • Public consultation required to be undertaken • There are no major gaps. However the Consultation implementation through public notice prior to the approval public consultation starts at a later stage • Undertaken in an atmosphere free of by the MoEF & CC only for Category B1 in the project cycle. intimidation and A projects. • Gender inclusive and responsive • Starts at a later stage in the project cycle • Tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups • Allows for the incorporation of all relevant views of stakeholders Information ADB will post in its website the • Information disclosure required to be • No major gaps Disclosure following: undertaken through public notice prior to the • Draft EIA report posted on ADB approval by the MoEF & CC only for website at least 120 days prior to Board Category B1 and A projects. consideration • Draft EA/EARF prior to appraisal • Final or updated EIA/IEE upon receipt

16 • Environmental monitoring report submitted by borrowers upon receipt Grievance • Establish a mechanism to receive and • Grievance redress mechanism is not • Major gap. Redress facilitate resolution of grievances or mentioned in the regulations • To comply with the SPS 2009, a Mechanism complaints mechanism for redressal will be set up. Use of • Refers to Environmental Health and • The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 • The limiting value of some pollutants Environmental Safety Guidelines (EHS)2007 • Various legislations addressing aspects such specified in the Indian regulatory Standards • If national regulations differ, more as air and water pollution, hazardous standards maybe different than those stringent will be followed substance management, etc. specified in EHS 2007 guidelines and hence some gaps in certain • If less stringent levels are appropriate in • Occupational health and safety standards view of specific project circumstances, included in the Factories Act (India) and provide full and detailed justification various India specific Labor Laws Monitoring and • Prepare monitoring reports on the • Post environmental clearance (EC) • No major gaps Reporting progress of EMP monitoring is stipulated by the regulations, • Retain qualified and experienced with half yearly compliance reports to be external experts or NGOs to verify made available as public documents. monitoring information for Category • Latest report displayed on website of Projects regulatory authority • Prepare and implement corrective action plan if non-compliance is identified • Requires submission of quarterly, semi- annual, and annual reports to ADB for review

17 2.4 Applicable International Environmental Agreements International conventions such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)11, Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)12, Convention on

Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention)13, Convention on Biological

Diversity (CBD) 14, and Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)15 are applicable for selection and screening of subprojects under restricted and /or sensitive areas.

India is partly to this convention as detailed in Appendix– III. For the subprojects, (i) animals and plant species found in the subproject sites are not included in the IUCN Red List; (ii) will not alter bird migration; (iii) sites are not within or adjacent to wetlands, protected or forest areas; and (iv) does not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

Subprojects may be subject to Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) as per Article 3 and Annex A of the Convention and shall subscribe to the provisions set forth under the Convention.

2.5 Other Applicable Laws and Policies According to the Child Labor Act16 adolescents between the ages of 14 to 18 years, if employed, shall not be engaged in hazardous working conditions. The national and state laws cover the occupational health and safety of employees working only in factories and mines. However, the Indian Constitution stipulates provisions to ensure that the health and well- being of all employees are protected and the state has the duty to ensure protection. The project will ensure compliance to applicable core labour standards of ADB-ILO during design and implementation.17

11 The International Union for Conversation of Nature, IUCN provides a comprehensive analysis of the global conservation status, trends, and threats to species viz the IUCN Red List or Red Data List. The IUCN Red list establishes a baseline from which to monitor the change in status of species; provides a global context for the establishment of conservation priorities at the local level; and on a continuous basis, monitor the status of a representative selection of species (as biodiversity indicators) that cover all the major ecosystems of the world. http://www.iucnredlist.org/about/red-list-overview. (Accessed 2 August 2013) 12 The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), also known as the Bonn Convention aims to conserve terrestrial, aquatic, and avian migratory species whilst recognizing that States must be the protectors of species that live within or pass through their corresponding national jurisdictions. Hence, the Parties to the Convention adhere to strictly protecting such species, conserving or restoring the places where they live. http://www.cms.int/about/intro.htm. (Accessed 2 August 2013) 13 The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, called the Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. According to the Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance, there are 25-26 designated wetlands in India that are threatened. http:// south asia.wetlands.org/Our Wetlands/ Overview of all wetlands with Ramsar status /tabid/634/Default.aspx. (Accessed 1 August 2013)

18 14 As per the Convention on Biological Diversity or CBD States have in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental policies, and the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. India is a party to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to CBD which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. http://www.cbd.int/convention/. (Accessed 1 August 2013) 15 The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Mindful of the precautionary approach as set forth in Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Objective of POPs is to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants.http:// chm.pops.int/ Home/tabid/ 2121/mctl/ ViewDetails/EventModID/871/EventID/407/xmid/6921/Default.aspx. (Accessed 2 August 2013) 16 The Ministry of Labor and Employment, Notification October 2006. http://www.childlineindia.org.in/pdf/ Amendment- 2006-Child-Labour-Act.pdf. (Accessed 2 August 2013 17 Asian Development Bank and International Labor Organization. Core Labor Standards. October 2006

19 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Introduction

MP Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Co Limited, Bhopal is executing agency (EA) for the projects under DISCOM-Central for distribution system improvement for Bhopal &Gwalior circle. They currently serve about 3.90 million customers within an area of 96069 sq km in the rural and urban areas. The objective of the project is to strengthen and modify existing 33 KV and 11 KV network including construction of 33/11 KV substations and installation of 11 KV Capacitor Banks in Central Madhya Pradesh along with Construction of Control Room Buildings. As per the ADB approved IEE Report (September, 2013) the Original Scope of Work of DISCOM – Central was planned as per following:

(i) Distribution system improvement

• Construction of 76 No.s New 33/11 S/S with 510 km 33 KV & 373 km 11 KV distribution lines,

• Bifurcation of overloaded 33 KV feeders and

• Installation of 331 No.s Capacitor Banks.

(ii) Capacity building for the executing agency staff.

To implement this project district wise sub projects are prepared for strengthening and modification of present electrical network and work is planned to be awarded to different competent vendors so that entire project can be completed within the time limit.

3.2 Objective & Benefits

In accordance to the provisions of“ Sankalp 2013’’ objective is to made for 24 hours electric supply to rural light and fan and other consumers except Agriculture irrigation consumers to whom 10 hours continuous electric supply is to be ensured. Provision is to done to manage the load growth and simultaneously it is to be ensured that line losses should not be beyond prescribed limits.

To overcome this situation it is decided to have separate electric supply feeders for habitant areas of villages so that they may be provided 24 hours electric supply being small percentage of total load, the higher portion of the total load is of irrigation pump sets which may be provides electric supply according to the availability by staggering and load shading.

20 Key benefit of these projects is to provide quality power supply to domestic and other rural consumers which will results in overall development of rural mass. Flattening of load curve will help in reduction of power purchase cost and other penal expenditures. Quality power supply to irrigation consumer will increase production of crops, thereby overall improvement in their financial status. As well as, development of small industries in rural sector due to better and improved availability of power supply. Besides above mentioned direct benefit to the villagers there will be reduction in line loss, Power and Distribution transformer failure, reduction in interruption and increase in consumer satisfaction.

Overall, it is expected that the completion of the Distribution system improvement project will provide a continuous, more stable and reliable power Distribution capacity networks that is likely to contribute to poverty alleviation through the use of available electricity for agricultural production, tourism, industrialization, business, education, commercial activities, health, and other employment-generation activities.

3.3 Updated Scope of Work

Original IEE scope of work was constructing 76 New 33/11 Substation along with 510 km 33 KV & 373 km 11 KV lines, bifurcation of 33 KV feeders and installation of 331 No.s 11 KV, 1500 KVAR Automatic Capacitor Banks at the time of DPR stages (Appendix-IV). During the progress of project & survey, 2 Nos. site locations of substations has been changed with respect to originally proposed due to non-availability of land/ land dispute (Figure 3.1). DISCOM-Central area is facing low voltage problem and overloading of 11 KV feeders. So, it is decided to construct 13 Nos. new substations at load center (Figure 3.2). As the project implementation has taken sometime alternative feeders are created and problem of overloading is emerges in other area thus, 4 No feeders are deleted, 7 No. new 33 KV feeders and 2 No. 11 KV feeders were added in the project. A total provision under revised scope of work in this project includes-

(i) Distribution system improvement

• Construction of 88 Nos. new 33/11 kV substations, installation of 473.52 km 33 KV lines & 201.9 km 11 KV distribution lines

• Bifurcation of overloaded 33 KV feeders and

• Construction of 22 Nos. new control rooms

• Installation of 331 No.s Capacitor Banks

21 (ii) Capacity building for the executing agency staff.

IEE has been updated during November 2018 with respect to change mention in above Para that has been provided along with the progress (as on July 2018) in Appendix-V. Table: 3.1- Presents the updated scope of work of the subprojects for DISCOM-C.

Table 3.1: Summary of Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-Central S. Name of Lot Original Modified Difference in Remarks No. Scope of Scope of Scope of Work Work Work 1 33/11 Substation 13 Nos. added and 1 Nos. De- A PKG 1 LOT I 49 58 09 scoped B PKG 1 LOT II 27 30 3 Total 76 88 12 2 33 KV Feeders 0 4 Nos to be deleted and 7 A PKG 1 LOT I 314 307.28 -6.72 Nos. added B PKG 1 LOT II 196 166.24 -29.76 Total 510 473.52 -36.48 3 11 KV Feeders 2 Nos. feeders added A PKG 1 LOT I 236 137.56 -98.9 B PKG 1 LOT II 137 64.3 -72.7 Total 373 201.9 -171.14 4 Capacitor A PKG 1 LOT I 136 136 0 B PKG 1 LOT II 195 195 0 Total 331 331 0 5 Control Room Buildings A Bhopal Region 0 11 11 B Gwalior Region 0 11 11 Total 0 22 22

All substations are being constructed on Government lands / donated lands only. Please refer Appendix-VI MP Government Revenue Section letter no. F6-25/2010/7/ Najul, Bhopal, dated 18th August 2010 for allotment of Govt. Land to Power Distribution companies of MP state.

22 3.4 Location & Component:

All sub-project activities are being carried out within the existing facilities (12 O&M Circle and 02 City Circle of DISCOM-C) covering 16 districts in Gwalior & Bhopal Region of Central Madhya Pradesh under this project. The complete list of location for construction of 33/11 KV Substation, 33 & 11 KV Distribution Lines as per original/updated scope of work of DISCOM-C under ADB-II Loan No 3066 is shown in Table 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4.

The output for the distribution system improvement project includes total addition of 65 MVA (50 MVA in Bhopal Region & 15 MVA in Gwalior Region) by constructing New 13 Nos. 33/11 KV substations & associated 33 KV & 11 KV lines, installation Capacitor Banks and construction of 22 No.s Control Room buildings. The target is to create more substations to feed the sub-transmission network, and compensation of reactive power towards improving the overall quality and reliability of supply.

I. Changed Site Location of 2 New 33/11 KV Substations in Updated Scope of Work.

With regards to the sub-project, 2 Nos. site locations of substations have been changed with respect to originally proposed due to non-availability of land/ land dispute (Figure 3.1 and Table 3.2).

1. Substation name: Kohefiza, district Bhopal

33/11 KV- Kohefiza substation is located within city area under Bhopal city circle of DISCOM-C. This is changed location (Kohefiza) is replaced by originally planned location at Kokta. Kohefiza substation is constructed entirely on company’s land as per the original scope of work. This site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rivers/ wetland of national/ international significance.

2. Substation name: Samardha, district Bhopal

33/11 KV- Samardha substation is located in Bhopal district near to Jaipur - Jabalpur Highway NH-12. Due to disputed land, the originally planned location- Anghora is replaced by (Samardha) in Bhopal O&M circle. The changed location is government wasteland. This site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rivers and wetland of national/ international significance.

23 Figure 3.1: Showing Changed Location of 02 Substations Sites (Samardha, Bhopal O&M Circle and Kohefiza Substation) in Bhopal City Circle (As per the Updated Scope of Work)

Google Map of Bhopal District

24 Figure 3.2: Showing Location of 13 New 33/11 KV Substations in Bhopal & Gwalior Region (DISCOM-C Jurisdiction) added in Updated Scope of Work

Google Map of Madhya Pradesh

25 II. 13 New 33/11 KV Substations added in Updated Scope of Work As per the original scope of work the provision for constructing of New 33/11 Substation at the time of DPR stages was 76 No.s while, during the progress of project & survey it was observed that some area of DISCOM-C is facing low voltage problem and overloading of 11 KV feeders. So, it is decided to construct 13 Nos. new substations at load center (Figure 3.2 and Table 3.2). 1. Substation name: Bagaspur, district Raisen 33/11 KV Bagaspur substation is located in Raisen district near Ghat Pipariya Village. It is constructed entirely on Govt. Land in Raisen O&M under the jurisdiction of DISCOM-C. 2. Substation name: Doomar, district Raisen 33/11 KV Doomar substation is located in Raisen district. This location is entirely donated by Villager. Both sites of DISCOM-C in Raisen O&M Circle are not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rivers/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.3). Figure 3.3: Showing Location of New 33/11 KV Bagaspur & Doomer Substation, Raisen O&M

Google Map of Raisen District

26 3. Substation name: Chunahahujeri, , district Betul

33/11 KV- Chunahahujeri 33/11 KV substation is located on Betul-Harda Road in Betul district. This substation is added in the updated scope of project. It is constructed on government wasteland under the Betul O & M Circle. The site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rivers/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.4).

4. Substation name: Shyamugaon, Bhopal O & M Circle, district Sehore

33/11 KV Shamugaon substation is located in Sehore district. It is constructed on government wasteland under the Bhopal O & M Circle. The site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rivers/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.4).

Figure 3.4: Showing Location of New 33/11, Shyamugaon Substation, Bhopal O&M Circle and Chunahahujeri Substation, Betul O&M Circle

Google Map of Bhopal Google Map of Betul 5. Substation name: Dhokheda, district Hoshangabad

33/11 KV Dhokheda substation is located in Hoshangabad district. It is constructed on government wasteland. 6. Substation name: Talnagri, district Hoshangabad 33/11 KV Talnagri substation is located in Hoshangabad district under Bhopal Region & entirely on govt. wasteland.

27 7. Substation name: Babri, district Hoshangabad 33/11 KV Babri substation is located in Hoshangabad district under Bhopal Region & entirely on government wasteland. The above 03 sites (Dhokheda, Talnagri and Babri) of substation of Hoshangabad O&M are not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rivers/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.5). Figure 3.5: Showing Location of New 33/11, Dhokheda, Talnagri and Babri, Hoshangabad O&M Circle

Google Map of Hoshangabad District 8. Substation name: Mograram, district Sehore 33/11 KV Mograram substation is located in Sehore District. It is constructed on government wasteland. The site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rives/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.6). 9. Substation name: Bhokhedi, district Rajgarh 33/11 KV Bhokhedi substation is located in Rajgarh district under Bhopal Region. It is constructed on government wasteland. The site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rives/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.7). 28 10. Substation name: Bagrod, district Vidisha 33/11 KV Bagrod substation is located in Vidisha district under Bhopal Region. This location is entirely on government wasteland. The site is not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rives/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.8). Figure 3.6: Showing Location of New 33/11, Mograram Substation, Sehore O&M Circle

Google Map of Sehore District Figure 3.7: Showing Location of New 33/11, Bhokhedi Substation, Rajgarh O&M Circle

Google Map of Rajgarh 29 Figure 3.8: Showing Location of New 33/11, Bagrod Substation, Vidisha O&M Circle

Google Map of Vidisha

11. Substation name: Adityapuram, district Gwalior

33/11 KV Adityapuram substation is located in Gwalior City under Gwalior Region & entirely on government wasteland.

12. Substation name: Science College, district Gwalior

33/11 KV Science College substation is located in Gwalior City under Gwalior Region & entirely on government wasteland.

13. Substation name: Scindhiya Nagar, district Gwalior

33/11 KV Scindhiya Nagar substation is located in Gwalior city under Gwalior Region & entirely on government wasteland.

The above 03 sites (Adityapuram, Science College and Scindhiya Nagar) of substation of Gwalior O&M are not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance or rives/ wetland of national/ international significance (Figure 3.9).

30 Figure 3.9: Showing Location of New 33/11 Adityapuram, Science College and Scindhiya Nagar Substation, Gwalior O&M Circle

Google Map of Gwalior

III. ADDITIONAL FEEDERS & DISTRIBUTION LINES OF CENTRAL DISCOM-

The associated 33 KV and 11 KV lines connected to the proposed substation was the integral part of original IEE. In addition, 12 No. 33 KV feeders were also added in the scope. During the preparation of Bid/ execution of the work 13 Nos. New Substation, 7 Nos. 33 KV Feeders and 2 Nos. 11 KV Feeders were added. Generally these lines proposed along the road mostly in urban area. Work of additional feeder under the DISCOM-C is already completed.

In totality, the provision of DISCOM-C under the Power Transmission & Distribution System Improvement Project includes- construction of 88 No.s New 33/11 KV substations; installation of 473.52 km 33 KV & 201.9 km of 11 KV distribution lines; bifurcation of overloaded 33 and 11 KV feeders; installation of 331 No.s 11 KV 1500 KVAR Automatic Capacitor Banks and Construction of 22 No.s New Control Room buildings as per updated scope of work. The list of location for construction of new 33/11 KV substation, installation 33 KV & 11 KV lines at depicted in Table 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.

31 Table 3.2: List of Location for Construction of New 33/11 KV Substation as per Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-C under ADB-II Loan No 3066

Updated Substation S. Name of Sub Station 33 KV Line 11 KV Line (Changed Site Location (Original Scope) (KM) (KM) No. Detail) Package 1 Lot I (Bhopal Region) I. Bhopal City Circle 1. Tower no. 35 (Jatkheda) 0.70 0.11 Original 2. CTO (Devlok) 2.40 0.28 Original 3. Palasi (BMHRC) 0.60 1.84 Original 4. Amrita Kutiram 3.75 1.20 Original 5. Maholi 1.39 1.24 Original 6. Chhola Dashara Maidan 1.42 0.28 Original 7. MVM Collage 0.38 0.05 Original 8. Kohefiza 0.45 0.52 Kokta (*) SabjiMandi 0 0 Dropped (-) II. Bhopal O&M Circle 9. Nayagaon (Maheshwar) 0.30 1.05 Original 10. Begumgunj 3.20 0.73 Original 11. Amravad 1.05 2.50 Original 12. Sunwaha 8.00 0.08 Original 13. Bagsi 5.00 0.20 Original 14. Kalakhedikibadi 4.70 2.50 Original 15. Samardha 0.10 0.08 Anghora (*) 16. Samugaon 13.50 4.5 New S/S (+) III. Raisen O&M 17. Bagaspur 15.00 17 New S/S(+) 18. Doomer 16.5 1.8 New S/S(+) IV. Hoshangabad O&M Circle 19. Chokipura 0.72 2.10 Original 20. Temlawadi 6.92 4.00 Original 21. Aedabeda 1.95 0.19 Original 22. Nandwara 2.80 0.75 Original 23. Khapariya 12.05 0.10 Original 24. Chargaon 11.50 1.45 Original 25. Dhokheda 13.00 7 New S/S(+) 26. Talnagri 8.00 4 New S/S(+) 27. Babri 18.5 3.5 New S/S(+) V. Betul O&M Circle 28. Pathakheda 0.60 0.20 Original 29. Rampur 2.83 3.50 Original 30. Hardu 3.50 2.00 Original 31. Teewarkhedi 0.11 0.46 Original 32. Likhadi 6.00 0.50 Original 33. Bharkawadi 1.73 2.50 Original 34. Goregaon 3.60 1.00 Original 35. Ratanpur 5.00 2.60 Original 36. Chunahujeri 3.50 7 New S/S (+) VI. Sehore O&M Circle 37. Dabri 2.07 1.56 Original

32 38. Samardha 2.50 0.55 Original 39. Khandwa 6.30 0.00 Original 40. ChandbadJagir 7.25 0.99 Original 41. Mograram 4 9.5 New S/S (+) VII. Rajgarh O&M Circle 42. Hasrod 2.10 1.40 Original 43. Biaora 0.26 3.20 Original 44. Bangpura 0.20 1.20 Original 45. Khilchipur 0.30 0.60 Original 46. Goriyakheda 1.65 2.20 Original 47. Bamariyakhedi 0.10 0.60 Original 48. Bawadikheda 0.18 0.38 Original 49. Dhamada 6.40 0.73 Original 50. Dhabla 6.06 3.02 Original 51. Bhokhedi 2.18 2.16 New S/S (+) VIII. Vidisha O&M Circle 52. Dangarwada 5.50 1.90 Original 53. Sunkher 1.92 7.30 Original 54. Kakaruwa 10.60 6.20 Original 55. Tilakhedi 0.04 0.38 Original 56. Dabargaon (Kakrodha) 9.50 1.00 Original 57. Pipaliyaghat 9.20 2.00 Original 58. Bagrod 4.5 7.5 New S/S (+) Sub-Total 263.56 133.18 Package 1 Lot II (Gwalior Region) I. Guna O&M Circle 59. Ghatawada 7.17 1.04 Original 60. Pathi 8.00 0.10 Original 61. KheriKhata 0.10 0.00 Original 62. Barkhedanai 7.50 4.60 Original 63. Manpur 8.40 6.50 Original II. Gwalior City Circle 64. Sindhya Nagar 0.03 0.78 New S/S (+) 65. Science College 0.32 1.43 New S/S (+) 66. Adityapuram 2.00 3.20 New S/S (+) III. Gwalior O&M Circle 67. Badera 0.25 2.85 Original 68. Sirsod 7.00 0.49 Original 69. Karhi 4.60 8.20 Original 70. Rangawan 6.00 1.10 Original 71. Khurari 7.00 1.73 Original IV. Shivpuri O&M Circle 72. Kheru Hotel 1.20 2.00 Original 73. BachonChuraha 1.30 3.00 Original V. Morena O&M Circle 74. Rajodha 0.31 3.50 Original 75. Garhikheda 4.50 0.55 Original 76. Sihoniya 13.50 7.00 Original 77. Gureema 6.00 4.22 Original 78. Bawdipura 0.04 0.05 Original 79. Dhamkan 4.60 2.50 Original

33 80. Vijaygarha 9.10 2.50 Original VI. Bhind O&M Circle 81. Konhar 2.00 2.10 Original 82. Kanathar 1.50 0.00 Original 83. Rampur (Pandari) 8.50 0.00 Original VII. Sheopur (O&M) Circle 84. Radep 7.49 1.02 Original 85. Vijaypur 5.50 0.00 Original 86. Charond 4.30 0.00 Original 87. Shyampur 2.00 2.00 Original 88. Sheopur Town 3.00 1.84 Original Sub-Total 133.21 64.3 TOTAL 396.77 197.48 Note: (*) Location Changed; (-) Dropped and (+) Newly added

Table 3.3: List of Location for Installation of 33 KV Distribution Line as per Scope of Work (Original & modified) of DISCOM-C under ADB-II Loan No 3066

S. No Circle Name of 33 KV Line Length in KM

Package 1 Lot-I (Bhopal Region) 1. Bhopal CC Amarawat to Saket Nagar 1.40 2. Bhopal CC BarkhedaPathani to Amrawat 2.01 3. Bhopal CC Lalghati to budhakheda 1.00 4. Bhopal CC Vidisha Raod to Bhanpur 6.40 5. Bhopal CC Lalghati to Telephone Exchange 1.30 6. Bhopal CC Shahpura to E-8 2.90 7. Bhopal CC 33KV Berasia and IC 1 through palasi 2.39 8. Bhopal CC Gamon to Tulsi Nagar s/s 1.81 9. Bhopal CC Sarangpur to Sarangpur 6.06 10. Bhopal CC Jeerapur to Kodkiya 14.45 11. Rajgarh Goriyakhedi to Kachnaariya 4.00 Total 43.72 Package 1 Lot-II (Gwalior Region) 1. Gwalior Belakatiraha to Nayagaon 7.50 2. Sheopur Dhan mil to pali 33 KV line 2.82 3. Bhind Sewda to Gohad 11.61 4. Bhind Sewda to Mou 11.10 Total 33.03

Table 3.4: List of Location for Installation of 11 KV Distribution Line as per Scope of Work (Original & modified) of DISCOM-C under ADB-II Loan No 3066

S. No Circle Name of 11 KV Line Length in KM

1. Bhopal CC 11 KV Interconnection New Line Gandhi 1.85 Nagar feeder 2. Sehore 11 KV Sarkheda Feeder 2.53 Total 4.38

34 3.5 Implementation Schedule:

DISCOM-Central project implementation activities were started in Q2 2014. Overall 80% project implementation has been completed in Q-3-2017 as per scheduled. There is no change in implementation schedule as updated in January 2018, due to change of site locations of substations & additional scope of 100 KV DTR & associated distribution lines. Distribution system improvement project has commenced in June 2014 and as per the cumulative progress of subprojects executed till August 2018 are approx. 82% 100 KVA DTR with 11 KV distribution line and construction of new 33/11 KV substation with augmentation of existing substations have been completed with target of project to be completed by September 2018.

Activities 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Q Q Q 1 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q4 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q 3 4 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 Preparation of Bidding Documents Bidding and Contract Signing Implementation & Commissioning Review Project Completion Report

Figure 3.10: Project Implementation Schedule 3.6 Sub-station Land Area Effect of Changed Scope

There will be no physical or economic displacement of people. All the changed site location of proposed substations of the project will be built on government land / Donated Land. No household will lose their productive resources or livelihoods. Therefore, impacts associated with land acquisition are deemed to be minor. Due to non-availability/dispute of land at proposed original sub-station locations, it has informed that 2 Nos. site locations of new substations has been changed under package 1 Lot I & updated in this report based on actual survey, acquisition of government land & implementation of subprojects going on.

The 13 Nos. substations require land about 2.08 ha for construction purpose. Distribution lines will not require acquiring any land, as it will be stringing along the road. The outputs for the updated scope of project activities for distribution system improvement component; the objective is to create more substations to feed the distribution network while improving the overall quality & reliability of power supply.

35 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

4.1 Physical Resources 4.1.1 Topography, Geology and Soils

The project and subprojects of DISCOM-C are located in various geographic locations in Bhopal & Gwalior region of Central MP, which lies between latitude 21º16' and 26º52'N and longitude 76º10‟ and 79º08'E. Bhopal is located in North of the upper limit of Vidhya Mountain Ranges. DISCOM-C covers 96069 sq km out of total MP covers a geographical area of 308,245 sq km or about 31.16 % of the total area of MP is land-locked and surrounded by Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Gwalior region falls under the Chambal River valley. Central MP is located on the Malwa Plateau hill ranges running Central areas. The plateau that forms a large part of the region carries the name Malwa Plateau, after the region. The average elevation of the Malwa plateau sits at 500 metres, and the landscape generally slopes towards the north. The Central India Plateau lies to west of Bundelkand Plateau. Shivpuri, Morena and Gwalior exist in the region. Most of central MP has an elevation of between 300 to 550 mtrs above MSL. Low- lying areas are in the narrow Narmada valley in the central southern parts. In general, MP stretches across a geographically elevated position.18 The Central Narmada Plateau, Vindhya Plateau and Gird region exist in the region. It consists of Black Soil and Alluvial Soil mainly. Wheat and Jowar constitute important crops.19 In that region black, brown and bhatori (stony) soil make up the main classes of soil. The soil of the region is rich and fertile and of variety ranging from rich clayey to gravelly. The region, predominantly agricultural, enjoys the black, alluvial soil ideal for the cultivation of cotton; textile manufacture represents an important industry. 4.1.2 Meteorology and Climate

Climate: Central MP has a typically sub- tropical climate varying from dry sub- humid to semi-arid, with three distinct seasons - winter, summer and monsoons. Rainfall: Annual rainfall in the Central part of state varies is about 1146 mm while the average rainfall in MP is 1,200 mm. There is one distinct rainy Season when MP receives rains through the S-W monsoon of June to October. Production in almost 70% of the agriculture area remains highly dependent on rainfall.

18 The Department of Land Resources, GoI. http://dolr.nic.in/dolr/downloads/ spsp/ Madhya% 20Pradesh _SPSP.pdf. (Accessed 3 March, 2016) 19 http://www.slbcmadhyapradesh.in/agriculture.aspx

36 Temperature: Central MP has a sub-tropical climate. The lowest temperature during the cooler months of December and January is 10°C and in the summer months of May and June, the temperature reaches 29°C.20 Most parts of central MP in summer are hot and humid. 4.1.3 Air Quality and Noise Level

Air quality in MP is considered to be good except in few urban and industrial centers where air quality is poor due to industrial activities and transport sources. Ambient air quality measurements are conducted on a continuous basis by the Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) in various cities in MP.21 Ambient air quality measurements generally comply with Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act 1981 and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.22 & Noise Standards as given by the MoEF & CC:23 are provided furthermore in Appendix--XII. As of February 2013, MPPCB has come up with new guidelines for curbing air and noise pollution associated with construction activities, with the implementation of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. Under the new guidelines, all construction works will have to be carried out between 7 am and 7 pm, and construction sites should be covered with acoustic screens and enclosures to control noise. Aside from this, contractors will have to enclose noisy machineries in acoustic enclosures. Some of the area of Bhopal and Gwalior region of DISCOM- Central have been monitored base line ambient air & noise level. All results of ambient air & noise level of monitoring found very well within limits of prescribed standards, which has shown in Table 4.1 of Ambient Air Quality & Table 4.2 of Noise Level Monitoring of Project Areas.

20 India – WRIS (Water Resources Information System of India). http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Madhya_Pradesh#Climate. (Accessed 3 March 2016)

21 Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). http://www.mppcb.nic.in/aaqm_data.htm. (Accessed 3 March, 2016)

22The Central Pollution Control Board. http://cpcb.nic.in/National_Ambient_Air_Quality_Standards.php. (Accessed 3 August 2013)

23 Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEFCC). http://MoEFCC.gov.in/citizen/specinfo/noise.html. (Accessed 2 August 2013)

37 Table 4.1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Bhopal and Gwalior24 MODERATE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY INDEX OF MAJOR CITIES (M.P.) March – 2018 Name Name of Location Zone Date of NO2 SO2 PM10 PM O3 CO NH3 Pb AQI Category Remark of City Monitoring 2.5 (8hrs) (8hrs) Standard (24 hours)-μg/m3 80 80 100 60 100 2mg/m3 400 1 Bhopal Paryawaran Parisar, RES. 01.03.2018 6.6 2 42.6 38.7 16.6 14.1 64.01 Satisfactory Bhopal 03.03.2018 4.5 2 47 21.36 1.8 15 47 Good Civil Hospital, Bairagrah COM. 01.03.2018 14.4 6.4 175 63.8 27.4 16.4 149.84 Moderate 03.03.2018 16.5 9.3 176.8 54.9 29.7 14.3 151.03 Moderate CETP Govindpura Bhopal IND. 01.03.2018 6.8 2 139.6 55.1 33 16.4 126.48 Moderate 03.03.2018 4.5 2 102.7 46.7 31.3 17.8 102.12 Moderate Kolar Thana, Kolar Road RES. 01.03.2018 15 8.2 179.6 62.6 33.6 15.5 152.88 Moderate 03.03.2018 8.7 4.8 126.1 60 32.7 13.7 117.57 Moderate Mrignayani, Hamidia Road COM. 01.03.2018 11.1 7.6 159.4 54.5 40.2 0.41 29.6 139.54 Moderate 03.03.2018 13 7.1 149.8 61 35.6 0.43 31.5 133.21 Moderate University, Hoshangabad COM. 01.03.2018 10.1 4.2 138.2 50.6 31.3 26 125.55 Moderate Road 03.03.2018 8.3 4.9 138 61.5 32.2 25.2 125.42 Moderate Gwalior Deen Dayal, Nagar RES. 01-03-18 21.4 12.3 133.1 73.9 1.4 1.82 145.06 Moderate Housing, board colony 07-03-18 20 11.2 152.9 65.2 1.2 1.812 135.24 Moderate Maharaj Bada, Gwalior COM. 05-03-18 22.8 12.8 152 76 152.15 Moderate 06-03-18 21.2 12 134 56 122.78 Moderate RES (Residential) Com (Commercial), Ind ( Industrial) Source: Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). www.mppcb.nic.in/proc/AQIMarch2018.pdf

24 Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). www.mppcb.nic.in/ proc/ AQI March2018.pdf

38 Table 4.2: Noise Level Monitoring in MP25

S.No. Name of Annual Noise level Measurement Town Target Total Noise level above Noise level above (Counts) (Nos.) the Standard (Nos) the Standard (%) 1 Bhopal 1728 1849 634 34.28 2 Ujjain 1728 3136 627 36.28 3 Guna 1728 2352 258 10.96 4 Indore 1728 255 95 37.25 5 Dhar 1728 363 57 15.70 6 Sagar 1728 1754 335 19.09 7 Gwalior 1728 1728 538 31.13 8 Jabalpur 1728 1728 674 39.00 9 Chhindwara 1152 48 0 0.00 10 Rewa 1728 1728 459 26.56 11 Satna 1728 1728 408 23.61 12 Shahdol 1152 1460 120 8.21 13 Singrouli 1152 288 125 43.40 14 Katni 1152 1188 188 15.82 15 Dewas 0 606 339 55.94 16 Pithampur 0 106 50 47.16 Total 21888 20317 4797 23.61 Source: Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). http://www.mppcb.nic.in/pdf/Noise-level-07-08.pdf

4.1.4 Natural Hazards

Seismicity: The Bureau of Indian Statistics (IS-1893 Part 1, 2002) classified India into four seismic Regions based on various scientific inputs including earthquake data from India Meteorological Department(IMD).The seismic Regions in India are given below:

Seismic Region Intensity on Modified MercalIi Scale % of total area II (Low intensity Region) VI (or less) 43% III (Moderate intensity Region) VII 27% IV (Severe intensity Region) VIII 18% V (Very severe intensity Region) IX (and above) 12%

25 Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). http://www.mppcb.nic.in/ pdf/ Noise-level-07-08.pdf

Source: https://ndma.gov.in/en/zone-map.html Figure 4.1: Seismic Regions of India According to IMD, MP falls with Regions II and III (i.e., low to moderate damage risk seismic Region). Historically, parts of MP have experienced seismic activity in the range of intensity 5 to 6 of the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. Based on historical records of earthquake events in India from 16 June 1819 to 18 September 2011, only one earthquake occurred in Madhya Pradesh on 22 May 1997 at intensity 6 based on MMI scale. IMD has an earthquake monitoring and a real time seismic monitoring for early warning of tsunamis. All proposed & existing substations of DISCOM-C project are falls under Region-III, having moderate seismic risk (Figure 4.1).

40 Table 4.3: Calamity Events in Madhya Pradesh (1991-2007)

The State of Madhya Pradesh is vulnerable to natural and manmade disasters owning to its unique geo-climatic features and the industrial establishments. The major applicable natural hazards for the State are earthquake, floods, drought, fire etc. Currently the state is separated into 10 divisions, 51 districts out of that, there are 29 districts that come under Zone – III and 22 districts come under Zone – II of Earthquake. Likewise in last 30 years there are 32 districts of the State affected from the flood and around 7 districts highly affected from drought (Table 4.3). Other than the Natural disasters, the State is also vulnerable to manmade disasters. The Bhopal gas tragedy was one of the worst manmade disasters in history of the State. The tragedy took an immediate toll of about 3000 innocent lives and left thousands and thousands of innocent citizens physically impaired or affected in various degrees. There are

41 more than hundreds of industries operational in various districts, out of which around 256 are registered with Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Further, the state of Madhya Pradesh is also prone to frost and frequent accidents, in the recent past.

Source: http://www.mpsdma.mp.gov.in/ Figure 4.2: Earthquake Zone in Madhya Pradesh Earthquake History: In peninsula India the state of Madhya Pradesh, along with Gujarat and Maharashtra, has suffered from frequent earthquakes, both deadly and damaging, although not located on or near any plate boundaries. All the earthquakes here, as in all of peninsula India, are interpolating events. Most of the activity is confined to the Narmada-Son fault zone which runs across the state. Several faults have been identified in this region out of which many show evidence of movement during the Holocene epoch (Figure 4.2). Among them and the most prominent is the Narmada-Son South Fault zone that runs from near Khargone in western Madhya Pradesh in an east-north-easterly direction right upto the Rihand reservoir in southern Jharkhand in the east. The Gavilgadh Fault extends from near Bhusawal in Maharashtra and extends up to Seoni district in MP. In the north, the Great Boundary fault runs along the Chambal River which forms the state border with Rajasthan. This fault has repeatedly reactivated in the past changing the course of the Chambal & Yamuna rivers. However, it must be stated that proximity to faults does not necessarily translate into a higher hazard as compared to areas located further away, as damage from earthquakes depends on numerous factors such as subsurface geology as well as adherence to the building codes.

Source: http://www.mpsdma.mp.gov.in

Figure 4.3. Drought affected District of Madhya Pradesh

Source: http://www.mpsdma.mp.gov.in/

Figure 4.4: Flood affected Districts of MP.

43 Drought and Floods: With its vast expanse, geographical features and varying climate conditions, different parts of MP have been perennially prone to drought conditions as well as floods. During 2015-16 MP have been declared as drought affected is shown in Additionally, district in the western and north-western parts of MP are considered to be susceptible to desertification (Figure 4.3 & 4.4). These regions also do not have a thick forest cover in comparison with the central and eastern parts of MP. The calamity events recorded from 1991- 2007 are shown in Table .4.3. 4.1.5 Water Resources

Figure 4.5: Surface Water Resources of MP Surface Water: There are 10 important rivers that flow through the Central Madhya Pradesh and most are interstate rivers. The central Madhya Pradesh falls in three major river basins viz, Ganga, Narmada and Tapti. The major rivers are Narmada, Betwa, Chambal, Sindh, Tapti rivers. Other notable rivers are Anas, Parbati, Newaj, Ganjal and Anjal etc (Figure 4.5). There are three major river namely Chambal, Sindh, Betwa flow northward and meet with Yamuna River (Ganga Basin) while Newaj and Parbati river meet the Chambal river. Tawa, Anjal and Ganjal rivers meet the Narmada basin and along with Narmada these rivers then flow towards west and meet Arabian Sea while, Tapti river flows parallel to Narmada river and also meet the Arabian Sea. Annual run-off from these rivers is mainly harnessed for irrigation purpose.26

26 Ibid 19.

44 Representative sample of DISCOM-Central project area have been monitored base line water quality monitoring during September 2017. All results of surface water quality found suitable for human consumption (Table 4.4). Table .4.4: Surface Water Quality Monitoring of Project Area

Groundwater: Groundwater use is common in MP with groundwater development at 48 %.27 Due to varied topographical, rainfall and climatic conditions in MP, the availability of water is not uniform spatially or temporally. There is an increasing demand of water for human consumption, agriculture and industrial purposes, etc.

Figure 4.6: Groundwater Quality of MP27 27 http://www.cgwb.gov.in/gw_profiles/st_mp.html. (Accessed 3 March, 2016)

45 In May 2001, a total of 790 water samples were collected from the National Hydrograph Network Stations in MP and analyzed by the Chemical Lab of NCR in Bhopal. Also some ground water sample collected in project area, all results of water quality found suitable for human consumption. However TDS, Hardness, Alkalinity, Chlorides are high in ground water of the project areas, which has shown in Table 4.5 of Ground water quality and avalability. Table 4.5: Ground Water Quality and availability in MP Dynamic Ground Water Resources Annual Replenishable Ground water 37.19 BCM Resource Net Annual Ground Water Availability 35.33 BCM Annual Ground Water Draft 17.12 BCM Stage of Ground Water Development 48 % Ground Water Development & Management Over Exploited 24 Blocks Critical 5 Blocks Semi- critical 19 Blocks Ground Water User Maps 45 districts Artificial Recharge to Ground Water • Area identified for AR: 36335 sq km (AR) • Quantity of Surface Water to be Recharged: 2320 MCM • Feasible AR structures: 5302 percolation tanks, 20198 nala bunds/ cement plug/ check dam, 23181 gravity head/ dug wells/tube wells/ recharge shafts, 69598 gully plugs, gabion structures AR schemes completed during VIII Plan: 6 AR schemes completed during IX Plan: 5 Ground Water Quality Problems Contaminants Districts affected (in part) Salinity (EC > 3000 μS/cm at 25 ° C) Bhind, Indore, Jhabua, Sheopur, Ujjain Fluoride (>1.5 mg/l) Bhind, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Guna, Gwalior, Harda, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khargaon, Mandsaur, Rajgarh, Satna, Seoni, Shajapur, Sheopur, Sidhi Chloride (> 1000 mg/l) Bhind, Ujjain Iron (>1.0 mg/l) Balaghat, Betul, Bhind, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Guna, Gwalior, Hoshangabad, Narsinghpur, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Sidhi, Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha, Dindori, East Nimar Nitrate (>45 mg/l) Anuppur, Ashok Nagar, Balaghat, Barwani, Betul, Bhind, Bhopal, Burhanpur, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Damoh, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Gwalior, Harda, Hoshangabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Katni, Khandwa, Khargaon, Mandla, Mandsaur, Morena, Narsimhapur, Neemuch, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Tikamgarh, Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha

Based on the results, groundwater quality in the central region of MP is generally good but shows high salinity in localized areas in the districts of Bhind, Sheopur etc. Results of analysis showed that generally, ground water in MP is alkaline-earth bicarbonate type. Table 4.5 & Figure 4.6 showing Ground Water Quality and availability in MP.

46 Drainage: The drainage system of the state is governed by six major river basins namely the Ganga basin (consisting of Yamuna, Tons and Sone sub-basins), Narmada basin, Godavari basin, Tapti basin, Mahi basin and Mahanadi 28 basin. Details of basins and sub-basins with respective drainage area in MP (including central part of MP) and corresponding water availability are provided in Table 4.6. None of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central lie near important water bodies/ drainage bodies and are not likely to cause significant impacts on drainage patterns.

Table 4.6: Basin Wise Water Resources and Availability Name of Basin Drainage Area Water Water Share of (sq.km.) Availability (hm) MP (hm)

1. Ganga Basin

a. Yamuna Sub Basin 1,42,250 27,267 23,262

b. Sone Sub Basin 28,880 7870* 3970*

c. Tons Sub Basin 11,924 2,244 2244

2. Narmada Basin 85,149 34,542 22,511

3. Godavari/ Wainganga Sub Basin 23,388 5083* 2700*

4. Tapti Basin 9,800 2,401 1,646

5. Mahi Basin 6,700 1,952 338

6. Mahanadi Sub Basin 154 1,952 338

Total 3,08,245 81,719 57,051

* On account of division of MP into MP and CG, 2001-2002, the water availability may have changed.

4.2 Biological Resources

4.2.1 Terrestrial Ecology

Flora; MP is very rich in terms of forest wealth compared to its neighbours Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. MP is ranked fourth in the country in terms of forest wealth. According to India State of Forest Report (2011) published by the Forest Survey of India,29 MP has a recorded forest area at 94,689 sqkm, which is about 30% of its total geographic area. Out of this area, reserved forests constitute 65.36%, protected forests 32.84%, and un-classed forests 1.8%.

28The major portion of Mahanadi basin now lies in Chhattisgarh. 29 The Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests. http://www.fsi.org.in/sfr_2011.htm. (Accessed 3/8/2013)

47 None of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central lie near any forests or wildlife sanctuaries and are not likely to cause significant impacts on any forests or wildlife sanctuaries or other important natural habitats of central Madhya Pradesh. The natural vegetation is tropical dry forest, with scattered teak (Tectona grandis) forests. The main trees are Butea, Bombax, Anogeissus, Acacia, Buchanania and Boswellia. The shrubs or small trees include species of Grewia, Ziziphus, Casearia, Prosopis, Capparis, Woodfordia, Phyllanthus, and Carissa.

Figure 4.7: Map Showing Forest Cover in Madhya Pradesh Fauna; Most notable wildlife species reported are Sambhar (Cervus unicolor), Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), and Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) are some common ungulates. During the last century, deforestation has happened at a fast rate, leading to environmental problems such as acute water scarcity and the danger that the region is being desertified. There are currently no threatened, protected, or endangered species in the project area as listed under the IUCN Red List. Moreover, the project does not transverse through Govt-declared wildlife sanctuaries/ national parks, or tiger reserves. Protected Areas: According to the Forest Deptt. of MP, there are 10 National Parks (NPs) and 25 Wildlife Sanctuaries spread over an area of 10,862 sqkm which constitutes 11.40% of the total national forest area and 3.52% of the geographical area of MP.30 Figure

4.7: shows a location map of the NPs/ Tiger Reserves and Sanctuaries in MP.31

30The Forest Department, Madhya Pradesh. http://www.mpforest.org/wildlife/default.aspx (Accessed 3March, 2016) 31 Ibid 28.

48 The GoI and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched the “Project Tiger” in 1973 under which Satpura Tiger Reserve was one of the nine protected areas selected32. There are 03 National Park falls & 10 wildlife Sanctuaries located in central MP region, none of the subprojects of DISCOM-C lie near any protected areas, and are not likely to cause significant impacts on any forests NPs, wildlife sanctuaries or other important natural habitats. Table 4.7: shows the national parks and sanctuaries of central Madhya Pradesh.

Table 4.7: National Park/ Tiger Reserve and Sanctuaries in Central MP

S. Districts of National Park (NP)/ Tiger Name of Wildlife DISCOM-C Reserve Sanctuaries No.

1. Hoshangabad Satpura Tiger Reserve/ NP Bori and Panchmari

2. Bhopal Vanvihar NP -

3. Shivpuri Karera

4. Gwalior Madhav NP Ghatigaon

5. Sehore Kheoni

6. Rajgarh Narsingharh

7. Morena National Chambal Sanctuary and Kuna

8. Raisen Ratapani and Singhori

4.2.2 Aquatic Ecology

The aquatic ecology in MP in general terms, is in fair condition with extensive vegetation cover including riparian vegetation and seems to present a significant regulatory factor for high water quality and aquatic ecosystem integrity. Freshwater fish and decapods crustacean (crabs, freshwater shrimp or prawns) faunas are highly diverse in surface water33.

Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems and play a crucial role in everything from water conservation, flood regulation and groundwater recharge to micro- climate regulation, providing safe habitat to biota, and more. Wetlands often are found at the interface of terrestrial ecosystems (such as upland forests and grasslands) and aquatic systems (such as lakes, rivers, and estuaries.

32 Ibid 28. 33 Study of Aquatic Biodiversity and Water Resources of Rivers from Gujarat and MP States, India. October 2012.

49 As per the National Wetland Atlas 2011 report, there are 17666 wetlands have been mapped and 44952 small wetlands (< 2.25 hectare) have been identified in Madhya Pradesh, Total estimated wetland area in MP is 8,18,166 hectare. The upper lake and lower lake of Bhopal are jointly known as the Bhoj Wetland and are included as Ramsar Site in the list of wetlands of international importance under Ramsar Convention (Appendix-XV). The upper lake of Bhopal meets nearly 40 percent of the drinking water requirement of the city and its water quality is satisfactory.

This report confirms that, none of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central lie near notified wetland or any important aquatic resources and is not likely to cause significant impacts on any aquatic resources. There are no species listed under the IUCN Red List. However, listed among the identified impacts on aquatic biodiversity are deforestation, agriculture (including pesticides and irrigation), urban and industrial development, and river regulation for water and hydropower production, mining, introduction of exotic species, dumping of solid wastes, and dredging and channelization.

4.2.3 Socio economic Profile

Demography: MP is the second largest State in the country in terms of area, with a population of 72.6 million (Census of India, 2011). Out of the total population, 26% reside in urban areas and 74% in rural areas. MP is characterized by a variety of geographical, social and cultural variations. MP is home to the highest number of tribal population in India, spread out in remote and sparsely populated areas. Central MP covers population approx. 21.2 million with highest population density 231 per square meter in MP state.

Economy: MP continues to be predominately agrarian with agricultural sector contributing about 26% to its gross state domestic product (GSDP) in 2007-2008.34 The secondary sector comprising of mining, manufacturing, electricity, water supply and construction contributes about 26.93% to GSDP and the tertiary sector constituting railways and other transport, communication, banking and allied services, public services, tourism development across MP contributes 46.1%. It is the secondary and Tertiary sectors which have seen substantial growth in Madhya Pradesh while growth in the primary sector being almost static.

Major industries are Electrical Goods, medicinal, cotton, chemicals and jewellery. Other industries include cotton, flour milling, cloth weaving and painting as well as making matches, sealing wax and sporting equipment’s, electrical engineering goods, electronics, food processing, and automobiles. 34 Draft Madhya Pradesh State Action Plan on Climate Change. April 2012. Government of Madhya Pradesh. http:// www.moef.nic.in/ downloads/public-information/MP-SAPCC.pdf. (Accessed 3 March, 2016)

Central MP has also taken the lead in Engineering and Manufacturing sector. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, the largest Engineering and Manufacturing enterprise situated in Bhopal. Mandideep is an Industrial Suburb of Bhopal. Gwalior is surrounded by 3 industrial areas Sitholi, Banmore and Malanpur. Zardori and embroidery of Bhopal is famous.

Water Supply and Sanitation: MP ranks among the top states in accessibility and availability of safe drinking water supply. Nearly 90% of the total population has access to safe drinking water. Groundwater is primarily used for agricultural purposes in the project influence area. According to 2001 Census, majority of the people access drinking water near their premises (51%), around 25% have access within their premises, and 24% of households fetch their drinking water away from home. In terms of sanitation, MP is one of the five States (including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa) – largely rural that has less than 30% access to any sanitation source.

Public Health: Healthcare services network of MP comprises 51 district hospitals (35,905 beds), 1,171 primary health centers, 334 community health centers, and 811,264 sub- health centers (Census of India, 2011). MP is one of the top two States that have high infant mortality rates with Panna standing at MP is next only to Uttar Pradesh in high neonatal mortality rates (NNMR) standing at NNMR is significantly high in rural areas than urban.35 Despite improvements in the coverage of antenatal care, only 4 in 10 women in MP receive them. Land Use: MP has 10 divisions and 51 districts. Nearly 44.33% of the land is utilized for agriculture with a few variations every year that largely depends upon the onset of monsoon and rainfall variability. MP has a total of 30.76 million hectares of land of which about 152.52 lakh hectares is the net sown area under agriculture (Census of India, 2011). This represents 49% of the total geographical area. Forest land covers around 30% of the total geographical area with total cultivable area estimated at about 18.704 million ha.

Employment and Income: MP is largely agrarian state with 43% of the workers being cultivators and 29% agricultural labours. Industrial growth centres have been established in MP which aims to attract industries towards economic development. As of January 2011, MP had 733 large and medium industrial units providing direct employment to about 1.75 lakh people. In terms of economic groups, the landless labours, the marginal and small farmers, the forest produce collectors, the construction workers and the household based artisans are the ones who are engaged in the most economically in secure livelihoods. 35 The Ministry of Home Affairs. Government of India. Annual Health Survey 2010–2011. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/vital_statistics/AHSBulletins/AHS_Baseline_Factsheets/M_P.pdf. (Accessed 3 March, 2016) 51 Governance: MP has a three-tier Panchayat Raj system and Urban Local Bodies as the institutions of local self-governance. Central MP has 4 Commissioner Divisions & 15 Districts with down the administrative levels of Tehsils, Community Development Blocks & Tribal Development Blocks.

Cultural and Archaeological Resources: The following are the major cultural and archaeological resources (excavation sites) in MP that are ascertained as protected areas by the Archaeological Survey of India, and hence of national importance.36The Cultural traditions of Madhya Pradesh are the result of amalgamation of tribal lifestyles and rich historical past. The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Sachi and Satdhara has been declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Major excavations in near Bhopal are Besnagar in Vidisha District, Satdhara and Rock Shelter, Bhimbetka in Raisen and Kutwar in Morena.

None of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central lie near any important cultural and archaeological resources and are not likely to cause significant impacts on cultural and archaeological resources.

Climate change impacts: MP is highly dependent of agriculture for livelihood and thus, vulnerable to climate change. According to the MP State Action Plan on Climate Change (draft report, April 2012),37 some of the projected climate risks for MP are increase in maximum and minimum temperatures, changes in spatial and temporal distribution of monsoon, increase in frequency and intensity of rains, loss of rainy days, extended summers etc. Climate change will not only affect the natural resources but would also impact upon human health and availability of safe habitats in the future. These climate change risks may affect the envisioned sustainable development of MP.

From environment point of view, the updated IEE report confirms that none of the components of the project work – power distribution system improvement under ADB Loan No 3066 (as per the original scope) are implemented near any ecologically sensitive areas such as reserve/ protected forest, national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve and notified wetlands or important aquatic resources and are not likely to cause significant impacts on any Eco-sensitive areas and important natural resources (Table 6.1).

36 The Archaeological Survey of India, GoI. http://asi.nic.in/asi_exca_imp_madhyapradesh.asp. (Accessed 4 March, 2016) 37 Ibid 32.

52 5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

5.1 During the planning stage and preliminary design, alternatives were considered in the selection of the substation sites and distribution line routes to ensure that they are economically and financially feasible, at the same time, potential environmental impacts are minimized. For IEE updating, the following selection criteria guided the DISCOM-C: • Availability of a suitable right of way (ROW) and access to site by overhead distribution circuits; • Location of existing distribution lines for potential interconnection; • Distance to all weather roads, accessibility of heavy equipment under all weather conditions and access roads to the site; • Site maintenance requirements, water supply and storage; • Soil resistivity, drainage, and soil conditions; • Cost of earth removal, earth conditions and earthmoving; • Atmospheric conditions and potential contamination from industry; • Available space for future expansion and current requirements; • Land ownership, avoidance of private land acquisition; • Topographical features of the site, avoidance of flood plains, wetlands, forests and other environment-sensitive areas; • Consideration of public safety and concern, avoidance of schools, playgrounds, hospitals, and structures of worship; • Avoidance of waterways and existing utilities, railway, road crossings, etc.; and, • Total costs including transmission and distribution lines with due consideration of environmental factors. A questionnaire/checklist with 17 questions following the criteria above is used during site planning updation. Preliminary site assessments conducted by the combined DISCOMs are based on the interpretation of available relevant maps of the area (i.e., topographic maps, vegetation maps, land use, etc.) aided by existing satellite images, aerial photos, location of permanent wetlands, and other environmentally-sensitive areas, and walk-over survey. A following the criteria above, a questionnaire/ checklists are used during site planning. Some considerations include the following: Whether any Nallah, water tank, canal, etc. is within the proximity of the proposed land should be clearly mentioned. In case of the existence of the above, the extent of water spread during maximum flood level should be indicated. “In the execution planning map, give the orientation of the distribution lines and the distance of lines from the proposed site.” Preliminary site assessments conducted by DISCOM-C are based on the interpretation of available relevant maps of the area (i.e., topographic maps, vegetation maps, land use, etc.) aided by existing satellite images, aerial photos, location of permanent wetlands, and other environmentally-sensitive areas, and walk-over survey. During field works or walkover surveys, locations of forests, railways, schools, waterways, utilities, road crossings, structures

53 of worship, etc. are identified along the alignments under consideration (or a “bee-line”). Soil characterization and land use evaluation are also carried out during the walk-over survey or inventorization. From the outputs of preliminary evaluation, 2 Nos. proposed substation sites were changed due to non-availability of land namely Anghora and Kokta, these substation were proposed in original scope of IEE. For new substations, 2 Nos. site locations were replaced with suitable locations (Samardha and Kohefiza) with extra 33 KV distribution lines for feeder bifurcations as shown Table 3.2. During site selection, area nearby to permanent wetlands, lakes or river and other environmentally-sensitive areas such as Reserve & Protected Forests, National Parks & Sanctuaries Wetlands were usually avoided. The implementation of the sub-project is not likely to cause any significant environmental impacts to the project area or its surrounding. A comparison of the general situation in case of “with project” & “without project” scenario is discussed below.

Table 5.1: “With Project” and “Without Project” Scenario No. Parameter With Project Scenario Without Project Scenario 1. Electricity Major effect, improved voltage, less fluctuation, No effect increased availability Environment 2. Effect on protected, No effect, avoids protected, sensitive or forest No effect sensitive, or forest areas areas 3. Effect on endanger No effect, avoids protected, sensitive or forest No effect species areas 4. Tree cutting Minor effect, shall comply with the environmental No effect safeguards provision of ADB & GoI laws and regulations 5. Air emissions Major effect; improvement because of reduced Air emission usage of diesel generators currently employed for due to diesel water abstraction from surface / ground water generators sources for employing on agricultural lands 6. Water supply Improved water accessibility for agriculture No effect purposes Social 7. Disturbances of During construction phase, temporary impact No issue people/communities 8. Effect of business Construction activities may employ local No issue populace generating economic and livelihood generation opportunities.. 9. Status of living Improve; access to electricity will reduce No change domestic load for women such as for cooking purposes, etc. Economic 10. Economic Greater rate of economic development expected Slow development development

54 6.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

6.1 Introduction:

The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF & CC) of GoI, in its notification in September 2006, has exempted distribution projects from environmental clearances due to the non-polluting nature of its activities.38 However, forest clearance under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 will be necessary in the event the Distribution line passes through forest areas.

One of the factors considered in selecting the best and optimum substation site and associated distribution line route is avoidance of potential significant environmental impacts. In power distribution projects, potential environmental impacts are confined in the right of way (ROW) while for substations, they are site specific.

Appropriate survey methods and good engineering practice have been used to select the best alignment but residual impacts associated with the project cannot be entirely avoided resulting from varying topographical locations that will be traversed by interconnecting distribution lines. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and an Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) will help ensure that these residual impacts are mitigated and/or enhanced (Table 9.1 & 9.2). The Potential Environmental Impact and Mitigative measures are given in Table 6.1.

6.2 Pre-construction and Design Phase 6.2.1 Location of Substations and Distribution Line Routes

As discussed in Section 5.0 (Analysis of Alternatives), 13 criteria for selection of site and a 17-question checklist/ questionnaire guided the selection of distribution line routes and substations, among others, to avoid significant adverse environmental impacts.

As described in Section- 3.0 (Project description) constructing New 33/11 KV 5 MVA substation along with 33 KV & 11 KV lines, bifurcation of 33 KV feeders and installation of 11 KV Capacitor Banks and Construction of 22 No. Control Room Buildings, tree cutting/ felling will not be required in existing substations.

38 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006).

55 Table 6.1: Potential Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures

S. Environmental Potential Impacts Nature of Magnitude of Impacts Mitigation Measures Implementation No. Impact and Monitoring Attribute Low Medium High A. Physical Resources 1. Topography Change in the Direct/Local/ X To minimise the impact of Before surface features and irreversible loss of vegetation as per construction present aesthetics existing norms. phase

2. Climate No impacts on Direct/Local/ X No measurable impact on climatic conditions irreversible the climatic conditions, hence no mitigation is required B. Environmental Resources 1. Air Quality Project will have Direct/Local/ X Water sprinkling at 33 kV During marginal impact on reversible substation construction construction air quality during sites and pole erections activity construction due to sites, as needed. increase in the dust level.

2. Noise Noise due to Direct/Local/ X Restriction of noise During construction reversible generating activities construction activities. at night and use of personal Activity During protective equipment by operational phase workers. Noise arising from Direct/Local/re X To maintain a safe distance humming generated versible or provide proper shielding by transformers near residential areas for 33 kV substations, if needed 3. Surface and Runoff from the Direct/Local/ X Careful placement of 33kV Before and Ground Water construction site reversible substation boundary, poles during quality Domestic Direct/Local/ etc. construction wastewater from reversible Domestic wastewater activity During construction sites X treatments by providing construction soak pits/temporary and operation drainage.

4. Soils and Soil erosion due to Direct/Local/ Avoiding sites which are During and after Geology erection and clearing reversible prone to the soil the of vegetation in the erosion. construction RoW. activity

C. Ecological Resources 1. Terrestrial Loss of vegetation Direct/Local/ X Compensation to the tree Before the Ecology irreversible owners for private trees, if construction any. DISCOM will be phase responsible for meeting all statutory rules/ regulations for forest clearances as per GOI/GoMP norms. 2. Terrestrial Disturbance to local Direct/Local/ X Forest, wildlife routes and Before and Fauna fauna during reversible their habitats avoided as far during construction as possible during the route construction selection. phase 3. Aquatic Ecology No significant Direct/Local/ X No mitigation required. Before and impacts reversible during envisaged construction phase

56 D. Human Environment 1. Fire Fires, explosion and Direct/Local X Use of personal protective During other accidents along equipment. construction the route alignment By lopping of trees, fire and operation of hazards will be avoided phase HVDS line. during maintenance period. Regular inspection of lines for faults prone to accidents. 2. Health and Exposure to low Direct/ Local/ X HVDS lines do not cause Before and after Safety electromagnetic continuous EM fields. Only slight the fields EMF may exist near 33 kV construction substations. No mitigation phase. required. 3. Agriculture Small temporary Direct/ Local/ X Avoid prime agriculture Before and loss reversible land. during of agriculture land Construction activity after construction due to pole and line crop harvesting. phase erection. For 33 kV substations, Lands required for avoid private agricultural 33 kV substations lands; use govt. land mostly Make proper compensation for private lands acquired. 4. Socio- Beneficial impacts Direct/ regional X Unskilled labour and During economics from rural and urban indirect benefits. operational electrification. Job Overall economic growth phase opportunities during of the region. construction phase 5. Resettlement No resettlement Direct/Local/ X Route alignment is selected Before the required as no reversible in such a way that there is construction houses along the no resettlement issue. phase. RoW. 6. Cultural sites No archaeological, Direct/Local/ X No archaeological, -- historical, or cultural reversible historical or cultural important sites are important sites are affected, hence no mitigation affected by the required construction of the lines. 7. Traffic and Traffic congestion Direct/Local/ X Avoid high density traffic During Transportation due to movement of reversible areas, proper traffic signs at construction construction the construction site, phase vehicles ensuring proper access roads at 33 kV substations 8. Solid Waste Probability of Indirect/Local/ X Separate solid waste Scrap During operation Generation surface and reversible will be collected and phase groundwater disposed off properly pollution following government regulations. Insignificant solid waste generation due to small erection work by 3-4 people for the each line. 33 kV substation will require small (5-8) quantity of persons during peak period of construction and hence the solid waste generation will be very small – small pit could be made which could covered by soil once 9. Handling of Leaching of oil into Direct/Local/irr X Batteries and transformer oil During waste Oil and water bodies eversible will be disposed off through Construction certified waste handlers in and Maintenance 57 old transformers compliance with phase GOI/GoMP. These provisions must be reported to ADB/MoEF through biannual reports 10. Greenhouse If used, SF6 is a Direct/Local X If specified in contract During gas pollutants non- documents, SF6 handling Maintenance toxic greenhouse gas should be part of each Phase used as a dielectric contracts technical in specification, and required design and routine test must circuit breakers, be done during erection and switch gear, and commissioning of the circuit other breaker. electrical equipment All the locations for construction of new sub-stations are not located near any critical and sensitive environmental locations such as reserve & protected forest, wildlife sanctuary, Wetland, Cultural, historical or ASI recognized sites.

Also there no tree felling during these substation construction as the land is wasteland. No crop will be destroyed as there is hardly any vegetation in these substation locations. There are 3 National park and 10 wildlife sanctuaries in Central MP (Figure 4.7 & Table 4.7). The project component such as constructing New 33/11 KV substation (88 No.s) along with 33 KV (473.52 km ) & 11 KV (201.9 km) distribution lines, bifurcation of 33 KV feeders and installation of 11 KV Capacitor Banks (331 No.s) does not cross / passes near to Reserves or Protected Forests/ National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuaries, Wetlands. Based on these site selection criteria and checklist, usually cultural and archaeological sites and other critical sensitive environmental areas were avoided (Table 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4). Beside, the site selection criteria and checklist used by the DISCOM-C in selecting the subprojects, the walkover survey/transect, which involves setting up of temporary tracks, helps determine the type of vegetation, type of structures and settlements within the road easements, and natural physical features and public utilities that may be traversed by the interconnecting distribution line. Walkover surveys may cause short and temporary disturbance to local people within the ROW.

58 Table: 6.2: Status of Project Location of Substations in Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C as per Scope of Work under ADB-III Loan No 3066.

Updated Status of Project Location Substation Name of Sub 33 KV 11 KV Near/ Within (Yes “√”/ No “”X) S. (Changed Station (Original Line Line Site Acquired Cultural/ No. Scope) (KM) (KM) Wetland Location Private NP Sanct. Archaeology / River Detail) Land Site Package 1 Lot I (Bhopal Region) IX. Bhopal City Circle 89. Tower no. 35 0.70 0.11 Original X X X X X (Jatkheda) 90. CTO (Devlok) 2.40 0.28 Original X X X X X 91. Palasi (BMHRC) 0.60 1.84 Original X X X X X 92. Amrita Kutiram 3.75 1.20 Original X X X X X 93. Maholi 1.39 1.24 Original X X X X X 94. Chhola Dashara 1.42 0.28 Original X X X X X Maidan 95. MVM Collage 0.38 0.05 Original X X X X X 96. Kohefiza 0.45 0.52 Kokta SabjiMandi 0 0 Land under X X X X X Dispute X. Bhopal O&M Circle 97. Nayagaon 0.30 1.05 Original X X X X X (Maheshwar) 98. Begumgunj 3.20 0.73 Original X X X X X 99. Amravad 1.05 2.50 Original X X X X X 100. Sunwaha 8.00 0.08 Original X X X X X 101. Bagsi 5.00 0.20 Original X X X X X 102. Kalakhedikibadi 4.70 2.50 Original X X X X X 103. Samardha 0.10 0.08 Anghora X X X X X 104. Samugaon 13.50 4.5 New S/S X X X X X XI. Raisen O&M X X X X X 105. Bagaspur 15.00 17 New S/S X X X X X 106. Doomer 16.5 1.8 New S/S X X X X X XII. Hoshangabad O&M Circle 107. Chokipura 0.72 2.10 Original X X X X X 108. Temlawadi 6.92 4.00 Original X X X X X 109. Aedabeda 1.95 0.19 Original X X X X X 110. Nandwara 2.80 0.75 Original X X X X X 111. Khapariya 12.05 0.10 Original X X X X X 112. Chargaon 11.50 1.45 Original X X X X X 113. Dhokheda 13.00 7 New S/S X X X X X 114. Talnagri 8.00 4 New S/S X X X X X 115. Babri 18.5 3.5 New S/S X X X X X XIII. Betul O&M Circle 116. Pathakheda 0.60 0.20 Original X X X X X 117. Rampur 2.83 3.50 Original X X X X X 118. Hardu 3.50 2.00 Original X X X X X 119. Teewarkhedi 0.11 0.46 Original X X X X X

59 120. Likhadi 6.00 0.50 Original X X X X X 121. Bharkawadi 1.73 2.50 Original X X X X X 122. Goregaon 3.60 1.00 Original X X X X X 123. Ratanpur 5.00 2.60 Original X X X X X 124. Chunahujeri 3.50 7 New S/S X X X X X XIV. Sehore O&M Circle 125. Dabri 2.07 1.56 Original X X X X X 126. Samardha 2.50 0.55 Original X X X X X 127. Khandwa 6.30 0.00 Original X X X X X 128. ChandbadJagir 7.25 0.99 Original X X X X X 129. Mograram 4 9.5 New S/S X X X X X XV. Rajgarh O&M Circle 130. Hasrod 2.10 1.40 Original X X X X X 131. Biaora 0.26 3.20 Original X X X X X 132. Bangpura 0.20 1.20 Original X X X X X 133. Khilchipur 0.30 0.60 Original X X X X X 134. Goriyakheda 1.65 2.20 Original X X X X X 135. Bamariyakhedi 0.10 0.60 Original X X X X X 136. Bawadikheda 0.18 0.38 Original X X X X X 137. Dhamada 6.40 0.73 Original X X X X X 138. Dhabla 6.06 3.02 Original X X X X X 139. Bhokhedi 2.18 2.16 New S/S X X X X X XVI. Vidisha O&M Circle 140. Dangarwada 5.50 1.90 Original X X X X X 141. Sunkher 1.92 7.30 Original X X X X X 142. Kakaruwa 10.60 6.20 Original X X X X X 143. Tilakhedi 0.04 0.38 Original X X X X X 144. Dabargaon 9.50 1.00 Original X X X X X (Kakrodha) 145. Pipaliyaghat 9.20 2.00 Original X X X X X 146. Bagrod 4.5 7.5 New S/S X X X X X Sub-Total 263.56 133.18 Package 1 Lot II (Gwalior Region) VIII. Guna O&M Circle 147. Ghatawada 7.17 1.04 Original X X X X X 148. Pathi 8.00 0.10 Original X X X X X 149. KheriKhata 0.10 0.00 Original X X X X X 150. Barkhedanai 7.50 4.60 Original X X X X X 151. Manpur 8.40 6.50 Original X X X X X IX. Gwalior City Circle 152. Sindhya Nagar 0.03 0.78 New S/S X X X X X 153. Science College 0.32 1.43 New S/S X X X X X 154. Adityapuram 2.00 3.20 New S/S X X X X X X. Gwalior O&M Circle 155. Badera 0.25 2.85 Original X X X X X 156. Sirsod 7.00 0.49 Original X X X X X 157. Karhi 4.60 8.20 Original X X X X X

60 158. Rangawan 6.00 1.10 Original X X X X X 159. Khurari 7.00 1.73 Original X X X X X XI. Shivpuri O&M Circle 160. Kheru Hotel 1.20 2.00 Original X X X X X 161. BachonChuraha 1.30 3.00 Original X X X X X XII. Morena O&M Circle 162. Rajodha 0.31 3.50 Original X X X X X 163. Garhikheda 4.50 0.55 Original X X X X X 164. Sihoniya 13.50 7.00 Original X X X X X 165. Gureema 6.00 4.22 Original X X X X X 166. Bawdipura 0.04 0.05 Original X X X X X 167. Dhamkan 4.60 2.50 Original X X X X X 168. Vijaygarha 9.10 2.50 Original X X X X X XIII. Bhind O&M Circle 169. Konhar 2.00 2.10 Original X X X X X 170. Kanathar 1.50 0.00 Original X X X X X 171. Rampur (Pandari) 8.50 0.00 Original X X X X X XIV. Sheopur (O&M) Circle 172. Radep 7.49 1.02 Original X X X X X 173. Vijaypur 5.50 0.00 Original X X X X X 174. Charond 4.30 0.00 Original X X X X X 175. Shyampur 2.00 2.00 Original X X X X X 176. Sheopur Town 3.00 1.84 Original X X X X X Sub-Total 133.21 64.3 TOTAL 396.77 197.48 Source: DISCOM-C Table 6.3: Status of Project Location of 33 KV Distribution Line in Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C as per Scope of Work under ADB-III Loan No 3066. Status of Project Location Near/ Within (Yes “√”/ No “”X) Length S. No Circle Name of 33 KV Line in KM Acquired NP Sanct. Cultural/ Wetland/ Private Archaeology River Land Site Package 1 Lot-I (Bhopal Region) 12. Bhopal CC Amarawat to Saket Nagar 1.40 X X X X X 13. BarkhedaPathani to X X X X X Bhopal CC Amrawat 2.01 14. Bhopal CC Lalghati to budhakheda 1.00 X X X X X 15. Bhopal CC Vidisha Raod to Bhanpur 6.40 X X X X X 16. Lalghati to Telephone X X X X X Bhopal CC Exchange 1.30 17. Bhopal CC Shahpura to E-8 2.90 X X X X X 18. 33KV Berasia and IC 1 X X X X X Bhopal CC through palasi 2.39 19. Bhopal CC Gamon to Tulsi Nagar s/s 1.81 X X X X X 20. Bhopal CC Sarangpur to Sarangpur 6.06 X X X X X 21. Bhopal CC Jeerapur to Kodkiya 14.45 X X X X X 22. Goriyakhedi to X X X X X Rajgarh Kachnaariya 4.00 Total 43.72 X X X X X

61 Package 1 Lot-II (Gwalior Region) 5. Gwalior Belakatiraha to Nayagaon 7.50 X X X X X 6. Sheopur Dhan mil to pali 33 KV 2.82 X X X X X line 7. Bhind Sewda to Gohad 11.61 X X X X X 8. Bhind Sewda to Mou 11.10 X X X X X Total 33.03 X X X X X Source: DISCOM-C Table 6.4: Status of Project Location of 11 KV Distribution Line in Bhopal & Gwalior Region of DISCOM-C as per Scope of Work under ADB-III Loan No 3066.

Status of Project Location Near/ Within (Yes “√”/ No “”X) S. Length Circle Name of 11 KV Line No in KM Acquired NP Sanct. Cultural/ Wetland/ Private Archaeology River Land Site 1. Bhopal CC 11 KV Interconnection New 1.85 X X X X X Line Gandhi Nagar feeder 2. Sehore 11 KV Sarkheda Feeder 2.53 X X X X X Total 4.38 Source: DISCOM-C

6.2.2 Choice of Equipment and Technology All 88 Substation (inclusive of 13 Nos. new 33/11 kV substations and 2 Nos. substation with changed location) are air insulated. Air insulated substation (AIS) uses atmospheric air as the phase to ground insulation for the switchgear of the substation while gas insulated substation (GIS) uses sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas. SF6 has a dielectric strength higher than air and the phase to phase spacing is reduced resulting to a more compact substation that is particularly advantageous in an urban environment where space is expensive. However, SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential of 23,900 times compared to

CO2. One of the disadvantages of the AIS substation is the overall size making it more attractive to locate in the rural areas and they are usually installed outdoor. Additional work of installation of permanent 100 KVA DTR to replace temporary rental distribution transformer & associated 11 KV lines will be using Rabbit conductor on 8 mtr. long PCC pole & LT using AB cable on 8 mtr. long PCC poles. This is standard & widely accepted method of distribution lines and height of pole ensures safety to the underling vegetations. 6.2.3 Land Acquisition for the Sub-stations All 88 Substation (inclusive of 13 Nos. proposed substation sites and 2 Nos. substation with changed location) of the DISCOM-C are being constructed on Government lands / donated lands only. So, there is no need for land acquisition from private owners. Substation sites that were initially evaluated as technically suitable but located on private lands that would entail land acquisition, physical and economic displacement of local people were not

62 considered. Given the available government land in MP, the use of AIS will not be a major constraint. Additional work of installation of permanent 100 KVA DTR to replace temporary rental distribution transformer & associated 11 KV & LT distribution lines does not require land acquisition, it was executed along the road & avoid farming areas. 6.3 Construction Phase During this phase, some activities may include clearing of ROW, setting up of temporary access tracks, setting up of materials storage areas along the route and substation work sites, transport of material and equipment to the site, excavation for substations, installation of poles and conductor stringing. PMU of DISCOM-C has ensured that the contract of the Engineering, Construction and Procurement (EPC) Contractor(s) will include the obligation to compensate for any temporary damage, loss or inconvenience as result of the project during the construction phase. 6.3.1 Prepare Construction Management Plan The Construction Management Plan (CMP) will help in avoiding the unplanned activities of EPC Contractor(s) and will guide the smooth implementation of earthmoving works, civil and electrical works. The CMP will cover temporary pedestrian and traffic management, community and safety, spoils or muck disposal, noise and dust control, drainage and storm water management, material management, and waste management. The CMP also includes designation of sites /areas for monitoring such as workers facilities, work areas, and materials warehouse/storage. Construction Management Plan is strictly implemented by EPC Contractor(s) and PMU of DISCOM-C. 6.3.2 Hiring of Project Staff and Workers The implementation of 13 Nos. new substations and upgrading of existing substations will be an opportunity for local employment. While this is beneficial, it may also because of conflict due to migration of workers and dispute over transparency of hiring particularly if migrant workers are recruited over local people. The EPC Contractor(s) hire the project staff and workers usually local labour for manual work and eligible local workforce for technical and administrative jobs. DISCOM-C-PMUs monitor the compliance of local hiring local residents on priority. 6.3.3 Orientation for EPC Contractor(s) and Workers PMU of DISCOM-C will conduct briefing and/or orientation for EPC Contractor(s) on the environmental management plan (EMP), grievance redress mechanism, consultation, and reporting. This will provide an understanding of their responsibility in implementing and compliance to the EMP as well as agreement on critical areas that needs monitoring. The briefing will also include strict compliance against child labour, bonded or forced labour, and 63 awareness about socially transmitted disease (STD) such as HIV/AIDS to prevent potential incidence. Aside from relevant national and state labour regulations, ADB‟s core labour standards will provide guidance for compliance. EPC Contractor(s) ensures the training/drills on emergency preparedness and exercises before start of work to encourage the workers maintaining health and fitness. 6.3.4 Presence of Workers at Construction sites The presence of workers and staff at the all 88 Nos. new 33/11 KV substation construction sites and existing substations for upgrading may increase demand for services such as housing, food, etc. This localized demand may be an opportunity for local people to have temporary small-scale business in providing services such as food, temporary lodging, etc. This will be a beneficial impact to local economy. 6.3.5 Site Preparation and Construction of Substations • Impacts on land and vegetation: Vegetation clearing may cause some loss of habitat. Most of the substation sites are on grassland/shrub land. No protected area, sanctuary or forest will be affected. Construction works are scheduled during post harvest time to minimize damage to cash crops. The destruction and/or loss of habitat due to clearing and to stringing of distribution lines will naturally regenerate in about 2-3 years. Earth moving works in substation sites may cause potential erosion and localized flooding area with elevation lower than the street level. Adequate erosion control measures will be provided in areas located in sloping terrain (or as needed) and spoils disposal plan will be strictly implemented to prevent localized flooding. Site preparation for 33/11 KV poles will be minimal earthworks compared to poles. Preparation for poles involves small-scale excavations and the excavated top soil will be used for backfilling. For substations, wherever necessary, downhill slopes are provided with revetments, retaining walls or sow soil binding grass around the sites to contain soil erosion. Landscaping/ re-planting/ re-vegetation are carried out usually as soon as earthworks are completed to stabilize the soil. For distribution poles, only the exact amount of construction materials (i.e., sand, gravel, concrete, etc.) will be brought on-site to avoid stockpiling that may cause localized flooding during the monsoon season and to minimize any inconvenience to local people. At substation sites, adequate storage for materials needed for construction works is provided. Crops that may be affected or damaged during the installation of distribution poles and stringing of distribution lines will be compensated based on entitlements following the National laws and SPS 2009.

64 • Impacts on people: There are 88 New 33/11 KV substations constructed at various locations along with the existing substations which are upgraded. Proper safety clothes and protection gear/equipment have been provided to the workers to avoid accidents during the construction of new substation, dismantling of structures and equipment and/or installation of new distribution transformers. Debris and scrap materials from dismantling activities are transported to DISCOM-C warehouses, where there are dedicated storage yards, for resale and auction to authorized dealers. Similarly, servicing and/used transformer oil (if any) are disposed of/sold to Government-registered recyclers only as set forth by the Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules 2008. MP has a common treatment, storage and disposal facility located in Pitampur, Dhar District. EPC Contractor(s) has made and implement the construction waste management plan. The monitoring of compliance is been carried out by PMUs of DISCOM- C. The installation of distribution poles as well as stringing of conductors may potentially interfere with road crossings that may pose safety risks to the public and construction workers. To minimize the risks, adequate danger and clearly visible warning signs are posted at designated sites while scaffoldings are placed over road crossing points. EPC Contractor(s) instructed the drivers of construction vehicles to strictly follow road regulations and to implement the temporary pedestrian and traffic management plan. Appropriate permits from the local authority have been obtained prior to the construction works. Security personnel are assigned to prevent trespassing and accidents at the sites. Priority given to the local people during hiring so workers can come home after work every day. However, if required, EPC Contractor(s) facilitate the construction camps with sanitary facilities, wash areas, safe drinking water, garbage bins, and designated security personnel. Communication device have been provide to the designated staff to facilitate communication particularly during emergency. EPC Contractor(s) have made arrangements in case of accidents if any at the worksites. First aid treatment has been set up within the construction sites and field offices. Necessary utilities and equipments have been provided to the workers such as hard hats, safety shoes, and safety belts while designated staff will be provided with communication devices. Health personnel (or a nurse) assigned by EPC Contractor(s) visit the construction sites once a week to check the sanitary conditions at the construction sites and overall health condition of workers to minimize outbreak of diseases. Good housekeeping is been enforced and monitored time to time by PMUs of DISCOM-C. All the relevant safety measures required by law and best engineering practices is been compiled by the Contractor(s). 65 • Impacts on air quality, noise and vibration: The use of heavy equipment and construction vehicles may increase vehicular emissions at and around the substation sites. Vehicular emissions, land clearing, earthmoving works and transport of construction materials may increase levels of suspended particulate matter affecting air quality. Opened and exposed land areas at the substation sites and distribution poles will be sprayed with water to suppress dust level particularly during the summer season. Construction sites for substations are temporarily enclosed to contain dust dispersion. EPC Contractor(s) maintain the construction vehicles regularly to minimize the vehicular emissions. Warehouse for construction materials have been provided onsite to reduce the trips of material delivery while construction vehicles transporting materials that generate dusts are covered. Apart from vehicular emissions, the use of heavy equipment, construction vehicles and civil works may increase the noise levels while excavation works at the substation sites may induce vibration. Increase in noise levels and potential vibration may inconvenience local people living at and around these sites. As required by MPPCB guidelines (February 2013), all the noise-generating activities are scheduled between 7AM and 7PM while noise- generating machineries and construction areas are covered with acoustic screens and/or temporary enclosures. Drivers are required to observe low speed wherever necessary and no blowing of horns. EPC Contractor(s) ensured that the traffic management plan as well as air quality and noise control plans are implemented. PMUs of DISCOM-C monitor the compliance at regular iterval.

• Impacts on water quality: Presence of workers at construction sites will generate sewage that may affect water quality while earth moving works may cause localized flooding during monsoon season and in other low-lying areas. EPC Contractor(s) ensure the sanitary facilities and safe drinking water to the workers. The site selection of subprojects avoided waterways to minimize the costs of mitigating the associated environmental impacts. To avoid localized flooding, construction works are scheduled during summer in areas potential to flooding and during the monsoon season, drainage and storm water management plan are implemented by EPC Contractor(s). PMUs of the DISCOM- Central monitor the compliance to these measures. 6.4 Operation Phase 6.4.1 Presence of Distribution Poles and Substations • Impacts on land and vegetation: The presence of substations and distribution poles may lower the real estate property values near or adjacent to these facilities.

66 However, the availability of a stable and reliable power supply will attract and promote local economic development and thus, may actually enhance property values. While no subproject is located near or adjacent to the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, and other wildlife may be attracted to the presence of substations and distribution poles particularly migratory birds. Distribution lines are designed to have ground wire spacing and lightning arresters as safety features to generally protect the public (and birds). Spot checks/ocular inspection of wildlife crossing and bird electrocution (if any) will be included as part of maintenance work along the distribution lines. Maintenance workers will be trained to create awareness on this monitoring.

• Impacts on noise: Substations may cause disturbance to settlements adjacent to it due to noise generated by its operation. To minimize the impact, noise-generating equipment will be enclosed (if needed) and periodic maintenance of equipment such as transformers will be conducted. • Impacts on people: The presence of distribution lines, poles and substation may pose potential hazards such as electrocution, lightening strike, etc. due to accidental failure of power distribution. To ensure safety, distribution line poles are equipped with galvanized ground wire for earthing purposes. Distribution line systems are designed with protection system that shuts off during power overload or similar emergencies. Indian and International electrical standards will be complied with by DISCOM-C at all times. There will be regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety and integrity of power lines and substations. The substations and power distribution lines are not expected to pose health risks to the public. The substations will be fenced and security staff will be assigned to prevent unauthorized public access. Appropriate warning signs will be posted at designated areas. DISCOM-C will conduct information and education campaign to local people to enhance awareness on living safely near the substations. Working on elevated position during maintenance of distribution lines may also pose occupational and safety risks to workers. To minimize risks of accidents, maintenance workers/linemen will be provided with safety clothing and other working gears for protection, provide training on safety and emergency preparedness, and implement a safety plan. The operation phase of the project at the time of DPR stages will create employment to local people. Apart from employment, there will be a stable and reliable supply of power, and improved delivery of service. 67 6.4.2 Management of Mineral Oil for Transformers & Discarded Batteries • Impacts on land and water: The use of transformers may cause potential accidental spillage that may contaminate land and water. The substations will have an oil- water separator and will have oil-containment structure/basin at the workshop areas. • Discarded oil from transformers of substations will be drained & collected out carefully &, separately to avoid spillage / leakages to protect soil / water contamination. These discarded used oil fall in waste category No-5.1 of Hazardous Waste (M, H & TBM) Rules 2008 & amendments. This used oil is recyclable through authorized recyclers / NOC by CPCB & consent given by MPPCB. Discarded used oil from transformers of substation will be sent centralized store of DISCOM-C for auction to authorized oil recyclers of CPCB for disposal in environmentally sound manner. • Procurement of batteries for requirements of substations will be lead free batteries only to protect environment. However batteries management govern for bulk consumers, who purchase more than 100 batteries per annum under the Batteries (Management & Handling) amendment rules 2001 & amendments. These discarded batteries will be collected back by dealer / suppliers/ manufacturers. Discarded batteries from substation will be managed through centralized store of DISCOM-C for safe disposal in as per provision of above said act. • Impacts on people: Use and handling of mineral oil for transformers may pose occupational and health risks to workers due to exposure. Delivery and acceptance of mineral oil will be accompanied by material safety data sheets and/or be certified that it is polychlorinated biphenyl-free. Fire extinguishers will be posted at designated locations in the storage areas for mineral oil. Workers will be provided with training on emergency preparedness.

68 7.0 INFORMATION DISCLOUSER, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

Initial consultations were done during the site visits held on July 22 to July 26, 2013 & further it was carried out during the site visits held on May 15-18, 2018 and January 15- 28, 2018 for updating final IEE Report covering the original and changed site location under this project (Table 7.1). Photographs of public consultation are given in Appendix-X and sample attendance sheet for some substation sites are given in Appendix -XI. Concerns of local people were common and they include:

I. Load shedding and lack of reliable and stable supply of power affecting their produce and livelihood, and

II. Timely compensation to farmers affected during construction of substations, erection of the distribution transformers & PCC poles, and stringing of the distribution lines. The summary of public consultation is given in Table 7.1.

Table 7.1: Summary of Public Consultation carried out for updating IEE

S. Site Location Date of Feedback Consultation No / Visit

1. Bhopal Region: 10.05.2018 to • People are aware of the project. People enquired Talnagri & Babri S/S, 17.05.2018 about shut down timings and if they will be Hoshangabad; Doomer informed in advance about same. Assured that S/S, Raisen; Bagrod shutdown timings will notified to the local S/S, Vidisha etc. resident in advance.

2. Bhopal Region: 15.01.2018 to • People were apprehensive about construction Shamu Gaon 28.01.2018 activities and if they would cause nuisance. Substation, Bhopal, Assured that best practices are incorporated as Bokhedi (Choma) S/S, per EMP. Rajgarh, Mogragram S/S, Sehore etc. • People are aware of the project. No major concerns were expressed. They were inquired about compensation for if crop damaged during project activity.

• Assured that as per DISCOM-Central practise, a grievance can also be filed in case of any malpractice.

• People were apprehensive about construction activities and if they would cause nuisance. Assured that best practices are incorporated as per EMP

69 Local people are aware of the proposed project and are generally supportive due to expected benefits. Consultations with project stakeholders in varying degrees will continue throughout the life of the project. The proposed consultation plan during implementation is given in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2: Public Consultation Plan during Implementation

Project Activity Approach for Consultation Schedule

Detailed survey (i.e., Informal meetings at different spot along Pre-construction stage walkover and the Distribution line route (approx. 20-30 contractor) km)

Construction works • Project brief and/or frequently asked Construction Stage questions (FAQs) in Hindi to be made publicly available in DISCOMs PMU field offices • Village or local informal meetings as needed.

Operation & • Flyers or information leaflets Operation Stage maintenance particularly on safety issues such as electric and magnetic field, maintenance of ROW, pilferage or theft of power cable, etc. • Press releases as and when needed. • Response to public inquiries.

• The updated IEE will be posted to the website of ADB as required by SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. A project factsheet or a frequently asked questions flyer in Hindi will be made available to the public at the DISCOM-C- PMU field office. The flyer will include among others, the information on grievance redress mechanism. Aside from these public disclosure requirements, the Right to Information Act 2005 of GoI also provides for additional obligation to DISCOM-Central to provide information about the project. Hindi translation of updated IEE report executive summary and EMP will be disclosed by the client, which will provide relevant environmental information in a timely manner, in an accessible place and in a form and language(s) understandable to affected people and other stakeholders. For illiterate people, other suitable communication methods will be used

70 8.0 GRIEVANCE READRESS MECHANISM

Current Scenario: The DISCOM-Central has their own process of handling complaints / grievance from their customers about the quality of delivery service. As well, DISCOM-C has an online complaint logging system and a Vigilance Cell for the same issues which do not include safeguards issues on project implementation. In case the issue is related to land, the Revenue Department of MP will be in charge of filing the complaint on behalf of the affected person(s) and submit the complaint to the concerning Nodal Officer of the DISCOM-C. To address the limitation, the PMUs of the DISCOM-C will establish a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) to handle complaints and/or grievances on safeguards issues associated with the implementation of the subprojects of DISCOM-C. Please refer circular of GRC committee formation in Appendix-IX.

Goals: GRM shall provide an accessible platform for receiving and facilitating resolution of affected person’s grievances related to the project/subproject. According to SPS 2009, the GRM will address concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate and readily accessible to the affected persons at no costs and without retribution. GRM is normally incorporated in the compensation process due to land acquisition and temporary damages to crops and lands during construction but will also cover issues that may be raised on environmental issues such as increased level of dust and noise causing inconvenience to local people, traffic, or other relevant issues.

Composition: The GRM will have a grievance redress committee (GRC) set up by PMU in DISCOM-C as soon as the project commence and will continue to function from construction to operation phase. The GRC will consist of representatives from the local Panchayat Head, a District Revenue Commissioner, representative from the EPC Contractor(s) only during construction phase, designated staff on safeguards in the PMU of DISCOM-Central, Director/ Nodel Officer of PMU in DISCOM-C, and a witness of the complainant/affected person. PMU in DISCOM-C will ensure the representation of women in the GRC.

Responsibilities: The GRC is expected to: (i) resolve issues on land acquisition (if any), compensation to temporary damages to crops and plants, and other use of land such as borrow areas for Distribution poles and substations; (ii) convene twice a month to review complaints lodged (if any), (iii) record the grievances and resolve the issues within a month (30 days)

71 from the date the grievance was filed, (iv) report to the complainant(s) the status of grievance resolution and the decisions made.

Procedures: Minor grievances on compensation or environmental issue during construction will be resolved onsite through the EPC Contractor(s) Project Site Engineer. As a formal process of grievance resolution, the procedure is given below and described in Figure 8.1.

i. Affected persons (APs) will be informed in writing by DISCOM-PMU (or designated representative) of the damages and entitlements for compensation. If the APs are satisfied, compensation can be claimed from DISCOM-PMU through the EPC Contractor(s). If the APs are not satisfied, they can request for clarification from DISCOM-PMU. If the APs are not convinced with the outcome, they can file the grievance to the GRC with the help of the DISCOM-PMU who will provide the written documentation.

Figure 8.1: Processes for Grievance Redress Mechanism in the DISCOM-C

ii. The GRC will conduct a hearing of the grievance in the presence of the APs and will provide a decision within 15 days from the receipt of the complaint. Minutes of the meeting will be approved by the DISCOM-PMU and provided to the APs including the decision made by the GRC. If the APs are satisfied with the GRC decision, they can claim the compensation from the DISCOM-PMU and/or EPC Contractor(s).

iii. If the issue(s) remains unresolved, the case will be referred by the GRC to the appropriate Court of Law for settlement.

Area of Jurisdiction: GRC shall be set up at the Panchayat level where subprojects are proposed under DISCOM-Central.

72 Record-keeping: Records shall be kept by the DISCOM-C-PMU of all grievances received including contact details of complainant, date the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were effected, and final outcome. Documentation of the grievances filed and resolved will be summarized and included in the semi-annual monitoring reports submitted to ADB during construction stage and annually during operation stage. Records of grievances are recorded till the project is executed. The PMU shall observe that records of grievances are maintained regularly, if come in notice.

Disclosure of Information: DISCOM-C-PMU will inform the APs on grievance redress procedure, who to contact and when, where and how to file a grievance, time likely to be taken for redressal of minor and major grievances, etc. Grievances received and responses provided will be documented and provided to the APs during the process. The number of grievances recorded and resolved and the outcomes will be displayed/disclosed in the field offices of DISCOM-C-PMU and offices of the concerned local Panchayat and District Revenue Office (if required).

Review of the Process: DISCOM-C-PMU will periodically review the implementation of the GRM and record information on the effectiveness of the mechanism, especially on the project’s ability to prevent and address grievances.

Cost of Implementation: Costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication and reporting/information dissemination) will be borne by DISCOM-Central-PMU. The cost of implementation will be taken from the administration cost included in the total cost of the resettlement plan (RP) for the project. If the administration cost is not adequate, the budget will be taken from the contingency cost of the RP.

73 9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN & INSTITUTIONAL SET-UP

9.1 Mitigation Measures The mitigation measures for the corresponding environmental impacts identified are presented in Table 9.1. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is being continued from the beginning of this project and as needed, to accommodate any change in the condition of the site or alignment of the distribution line after the contractor survey, performance of EPC Contractor(s), and feedback from local people or other stakeholders (if any).

9.2 Environmental Monitoring

During the construction stage, environmental monitoring is a half yearly process to ensure that non-compliance to the EMP by the EPC Contractor(s) if any will be avoided and/or immediately addressed. The results of monitoring will be submitted to ADB twice a year during construction and annually during operation as required by SPS 2009. Baseline data for environmental parameters such as air and noise is not available but is carried out and recorded by contractor before commencement of civil works. Monitoring and maintenance of the power distribution system during operation ensure the integrity and safety of the structures and components, thus, minimizing safety risks to the public and damage to properties. Table 9.2: gives a summary of the environmental monitoring plan. Table 9.1: Environmental Management Plan

Project Activity Environmental Description of Mitigation/ Enhancement Estimated Cost Responsible Component Potential Measures Unit Likely to be Environmental affected Impact Planning and Pre-Construction Stage Preparation of Land and • Loss of agricultural • Use of 13 criteria for site selection Included in the MP- feasibility study vegetation land and crops which include environmental factors Project Costs DISCOM- and detailed • Loss of habitat and to minimize potential impacts Associated costs C, District project report vegetation clearing • Use of 17-question of land transfers Commissione (DPR) • Land acquisition checklist/questionnaire in evaluating from the r Office • Location of • Increase in soil substation sites which aim at Government substation erosion and impact avoidance of land acquisition and will be borne by and to soil productivity environmental impacts DISCOM- C distribution Physical displacement • Substations are all on government lines People of people and land (13 Nos. S/S s DISCOM-C) • Choice of structures • No land acquisition required but equipment • Economic loss to transfers of ownership from the and people government to MP DISCOM-C technology • Disturbance and • Distribution line will not traverse • Change of inconvenience to forest, sanctuary, or protected areas location of 2 people due to traffic, • Use of mineral oil such as Duralife Nos. & 13 increased noise and Transformer Oil for transformers Nos. new dust levels, vibration • Use of air insulated substations to substation • Interference to avoid fugitive emissions of SF6 (a and existing utilities potent GHG gas) Associated Water • Interference to local 74 33KV & 11 drainage KV • Water quality distribution impacts due to lines erosion and/or sedimentation • Increase dust and Air noise levels, and vibration • Emissions from heavy equipment machinery and construction vehicles Construction Stage Orientation for People • Awareness of • Conduct briefing of EPC Included in the EPC contractor and workers on the Contractor(s) on EMP, records costs of EPC Contractor(s), workers environmental management, and reporting Contractor(s) PMUs of requirements and • Identify critical areas to be monitored DISCOM-C their responsibility and the required mitigation measures Environmenta • Understanding of • Create awareness of sexually- l EPC Contractor(s) of transmitted diseases such as HIV/ staff/consultat their responsibility AIDS, ions PMU in implementing the EMP Prepare People • Avoid effects of • Temporary pedestrian and traffic Included in the EPC construction EPC Contractor(s) management plan costs of EPC Contractor(s), management work unplanned activities • Community and safety plan Contractor(s) PMU of plan Land • Smooth work Spoils disposal plan DISCOM-C Air implementation Noise and dust control plan Environmenta Water Drainage and storm water management l plan staff/consulta Waste • Materials management plan nt in PMU • Construction waste management plan Hiring of project • Conflict due to • EPC Contractor(s) will be required to --- EPC staff and workers People potential workers’ use local labour for manual work and Contractor(s), migration eligible local workforce for clerical PMU of • Lack of local and office jobs DISCOM-C support to the Environmenta project l • Dispute over staff/consulta transparency of nt in PMU hiring Presence of People • Increase in demand • None required ------workers at for services such as construction sites food, temporary housing, etc. • Create opportunities for small-scale business to provide services such as food, temporary housing, etc. • Site preparation, People • 33/11 kV substations • Construction management plan will Included in the EPC vegetation and (40 sites) & 11 KVA be strictly implemented costs of EPC Contractor(s), land clearing for & LT distribution • Use of proper safety Contractor(s) PMU of substations and lines clothes/equipment in dismantling DISCOM-C Distribution line structure(s) and equipment Environmenta right-of-way • Debris/dismantled l (ROW) structures/equipment will be disposed staff/consulta • Construction of of in designated landfill and/or nt in PMU substations, controlled dump sites installation of • Usable scrap materials from 75 required dismantling will be stored in equipment at warehouses of DISCOM-W in Indore substations, for resale/auction erection of • Potential safety risks • Provide fence or barricade (as distribution to community appropriate), sufficient lights, clear poles and warning signs and danger signals, and stringing of take all precautions identified in the conductors community and safety plan • Assign security personnel to prevent accidents, trespassing, and pilferage • EPC Contractor(s) to direct drivers to strictly follow road regulations • Interference with • Danger and clearly visible warning road crossings signs will be posted at designated sites • Scaffoldings will be placed over road crossing points • Construction vehicles to strictly follow road regulations • Implement temporary pedestrian and traffic management plan • Potential health and • Provide sanitary facilities and wash safety risks to areas workers • Provide safe drinking water and garbage bins • Enforce good housekeeping at all times • Provide workers with hard hat, safety shoes and belts • Coordinate with nearest hospital for arrangements in case of accidents • Assign nurse or medical staff to make weekly rounds at substation sites • Set up first aid treatment within construction sites and field office • Observance and compliance with relevant safety measures required by law and best engineering practices • Provide communication devices to designated workers • Land and • Erosion and • Compensation for temporary damages vegetation localized flooding to crops/plants along the ROW and • Loss of habitat and substations some mature trees of • Cut trees owned by the government economic value such will be sold and revenue turned over as teak to Revenue Authority • Only minimal vegetation will be cleared since most of the substation sites are grassland/shrub land(e.g.) • Landscaping/replanting of trees at new subs-stations will be done after completion of construction n works • Erosion-control measures will be provided (as needed) • Implement spoils disposal plan and construction waste management plan Water • Generation of • Avoidance of waterways in site sewage from selection construction workers • Provide sanitary facilities to workers • Localized flooding and safe drinking water • Increase turbidity in • Construction works will done during 76 surface water near summer in areas potential for erosion construction sites and localized flooding • Implement drainage and storm water management plan • Waterways were avoided in selecting subproject sites Air • Heavy equipment • Construction vehicles will be and construction maintained to minimize vehicular vehicles may emissions increase vehicular • Enclose construction sites temporarily emissions to contain dust dispersion • Transport of • Warehouse for construction materials construction onsite will be provided to reduce trips materials to of material delivery constructions sites • EPC Contractor(s) will be required to may increase dust maintain construction vehicles and level heavy equipment machineries • Earthmoving works, regularly to reduce emissions excavations, and • Opened land areas or sources of dust opened land areas will be sprayed with water (as for substations and needed) towers may increase • Transport of dust-generating materials dust levels will be covered • Increase in noise • Observance of low speed by vehicles level and vibration to reduce noise from excavation and • Noise-generating works will be done heavy equipment between 7AM and 7PM done at and construction daytime as required by MPPCB vehicles (February 2013) • Construction sites will be covered with acoustic screens and machineries will be temporarily enclosed to control noise (MPPCB guidelines, February 2013) • Require EPC Contractor(s) to maintain and tune-up construction vehicles to reduce noise and no blowing of horns • Observe/comply with traffic management plan

Operation and Maintenance Stage Use of mineral oil • Land • Accidental spillage • Provision of oil-water separator Included in the DISCOM-C for transformers • Water that would • Provide for oil containment structure O & M costs of contaminate land Project and water • People • Occupational health • Acceptance of mineral oil should be risks to workers due accompanied with Material Data to exposure Safety Sheets and/or be certified that it is PCB-free • Fire extinguishers readily available in storage areas for mineral oil Presence of • Vegetation • Depreciation of land • Availability of stable and reliable ------substations, power property values power will trigger economic distribution lines adjacent to development in the area substations and power distribution pole • People • Hazards such as • Provide security and inspection Included in the DISCOM-C electrocution, personnel to avoid pilferage and O & M costs of lightning strike, etc. vandalism of equipment and lines Project

77 due to accidental • Appropriate grounding and failure of power deactivation of live power lines distribution lines during maintenance work • Designed with protection system that shuts off during power overload or similar emergencies • Maintain and comply with electrical standards • Distribution lines entering and leaving the substations are insulated (or covered) to minimize impacts • Regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety and integrity of power lines and substations • Conduct information and education campaign to local people to enhance awareness on safety practices of living near substations • Accident working in • Implement safety plan to reduce risks Included in the DISCOM-C elevated position • Provision of safety belts and other O & M costs of working gears for protection Project • Conduct training to maintenance workers on safety • Potential exposure to • EMF levels expected to be way below Included in the DISCOM-C electric and the limits set by International O & M costs of magnetic fields Commission on Non-Ionizing Project (EMF) Radiation Protection(ICNRP) which is 4.17 kV/m for electric field and 833 mG for magnetic field • Spot measurements of EMF to have baseline data • Substations will be fenced and security staff assigned to prevent unauthorized public access • Information and education campaign will be conducted to local people to create awareness on safety practices • Generation of • More than 13 positions will be --- DISCOM-C employment created during the operation

• Noise • Disturbance to • Periodic maintenance of equipment Included in the DISCOM-C settlements near the such as transformers and capacitors to O & M costs of substations minimize noise generation Project • Provide enclosure of noise-generating equipment • Monitor ambient noise levels

78 Table 9.2: Environmental Monitoring Plan

Project Stage Parameter/ Location Method of Frequency Responsibility Indicator Measurement (Implementation and Supervision) Pre- Guaranteed noise Substation sites Machinery and Once PMUs of DISCOM- Construction level of equipment equipment C and Planning and machineries specifications – compliance to ambient noise levels Soil quality Substation sites and Sampling and Once PMUs of DISCOM- Distribution lines chemical analysis C Quality of Substations sites Material Safety Data Once PMUs of DISCOM- transformer oil Sheet – compliance to C IS:1866 Loss of terrestrial Substation sites Ocular inspection, Once PMUs of DISCOM- and aquatic habitat transect survey C

Proximity to water Substation sites and Ocular inspection, Once PMUs of DISCOM- resources towers maps C Routes of migratory Substation and towers Ocular Quarterly to PMUs of DISCOM- birds survey/observation, capture seasonal C secondary data variations Construction Local recruitment of Substations, Number of local Monthly PMUs of DISCOM- workers and staff distribution lines, workers and staff C, EPC stringing of recruited Contractor(s) conductors Orientation of Substations, Number of Once before PMUs of DISCOM- Contractor(s) and distribution lines, participants construction C, EPC workers on issues stringing of Contractor(s) like HIV/AIDS, conductors compliance to EMP, etc. Spraying of water to Substations and road Ocular inspection/spot • Weekly at PMUs of DISCOM- opened land areas easements affected by checks road C, EPC and before delivery of equipment easements (or Contractor(s) movement of and construction as needed) construction material; distribution • Every day at vehicles lines sites (if needed); substation stringing of sites during conductors dry season Solid waste Substations, workers’ Ocular inspection/spot Every week PMUs of DISCOM- management camps, stringing of checks C, EPC conductors, Contractor(s) distribution poles Danger and warning Substations and road Ocular inspection/spot Once a month PMUs of DISCOM- signs for safety of easements checks C, EPC Contractor(s) workers and the affected by delivery public of equipment and construction material; distribution pole; stringing of conductors Announcement to Substations; along the Work schedule log As needed PMUs of DISCOM- the public of works road easement sheet C, EPC schedule affected by Contractor(s) interconnections of distribution lines, poles and stringing of conductors

79 Erosion control Substations, Ocular inspection Once a month PMUs of DISCOM- measures such as distribution line and C, EPC silt traps poles Contractor(s) Smoke belching Substations, Ocular inspection/spot Weekly EPC Contractor(s), construction distribution line and checking Environmental staff vehicles poles and stringing of of DISCOM C- conductors PMU Ambient Air Substations (within Monitoring through Half yearly till PMUs of DISCOM- Quality & noise S/S premises) MoEF & CC completion of C, EPC level approved Laboratory project. Contractor(s) Housekeeping Substations, Ocular inspection/spot Weekly PMUs of DISCOM- distribution lines, checks C, EPC workers’ camps Contractor(s) Operation & Failure of Along the alignment Maintenance log sheet Monthly DISCOM-C Maintenance distribution lines Ambient Air Substations (within Monitoring through Annually PMUs of DISCOM- Quality & noise S/S premises) MoEF & CC C, EPC level approved Laboratory Contractor(s) Occupational Substations, Number of accidents Semi-annually DISCOM-C health, and safety distribution lines and/or injuries Tree planting, Substations Ocular inspection Quarterly DISCOM-C maintenance of green landscape Housekeeping Substations Spot checks Monthly DISCOM-C Collection of waste Substations O & M log sheet Monthly DISCOM-C (i.e., oil, garbage, etc.) Bird Along the distribution Spot Monthly DISCOM-C collision/electrocuti poles & lines checks/observation on alignment Pilferage of cables Along distribution Ocular inspection; Quarterly DISCOM-C poles & lines O&M log sheet (security operations)

80 9.3 Institutional Set-Up

DISCOM-C has a PMU responsible for procurement, feasibility assessments, and bid planning. PMU staff is aware of safeguard issues and compliance. The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited, Bhopal (DISCOM-C) serves as executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies (IAs) for the project. DISCOM-C has established Project Management Units (PMUs) to implement the Power Transmission Distribution System Improvement Project under ADB loans 3066. A Project Management Unit (PMU of DISCOM-C had set up at Bhopal and four Project Implementing Units (PIU) at Gwalior, Morena, Bhind and Sheopur circles have been made. The PMU nodal officer and PIUs designated nodal officers are responsible for project management and safeguards compliance. The PMU has also hired an environmental consultant for safeguards documentation. PMU had incorporated terms & conditions in work orders placed to EPC Contractor(s) of their responsibility to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB. DISCOM-C has established Environmental and Social Management Unit (ESMU) headed by the Project Director (ADB) / PMU Nodal and PIUs designated nodal officers to review the Environmental and Social Safeguard under project financed by ADB in accordance with Environment Management Plan (EMP) submitted to ADB. The constitution of Environment Safeguard Management Unit (ESMU) has strengthened the monitoring Activities (Appendix-XIV). A Nodal Officer is primarily responsible for ensuring that the EMP is properly implemented. Nodal officer will coordinate and interact with Project Director-ADB/PMU on compliance to ADB requirements, relevant government agencies and local authorities on permits (as needed). The Nodal Officers/ PMUs are responsible for managing the site activities related to safeguards and are work closely with the field level staff. EPC Contractor(s) are responsible to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB. There are specific responsibilities for EMP compliance during construction phase is compiled by the Contractor and monitored by the Nodal officer / environmental consultant of the project.

9.4 EMP Budget:

This project is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. However, as per the environmental monitoring plan, routine environmental quality monitoring shall be conducted by the PMC/ Contractor through an NABL accredited /MoEF&CC approved under EPA act 1986 / MPPCB authorized monitoring agencies. For

81 distribution lines, there will not be major issues as only small foundations are dug for each PCC pole but for substation sites, moderate civil works are carried out, hence environmental monitoring becomes a necessity. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective equipment’s to construction workers along with medical facility shall be borne by contractor as part of conditions of contactors. The trimming (if any) and other expenses is bear by DISCOM-C as per Government rules. The Budget for EMP compliances is given in Table 9.3.

Table 9.3: Budget for EMP compliances S. Environment Cost Rate Frequency Quantity Unit Total No Element (Rs.) (Yearly) (No.s) (Randomly (Rs.) 20 % of the total sites) I. Air Quality Monitoring 1. Parameters: 16500 Construction Phase: 88 x 2 = 35 (PM10, PM2.5, So2 Twice a year 176 580800 and NOx) Post Construction: 88 18 Once 290400 Sub-total 264 53 871200 II. Noise Quality Monitoring 2. Parameters: 15000 Construction Phase: 88 x 2 = 35 Leq (Day), Leq Twice a year 176 528000 (Night), Maximum Post Construction: 88 18 Noise level. Once 264000 Sub-total 264 53 792000 Total 528 106 1663200

82 10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE

The DISCOM-C has started the implementation of this subproject in Feb 2014 under ADB loan-3066-IND with priority of identification of project location and implementation of the project in a time bound manner. During the progress of subproject implementation, original scope of work has been updated / changed based on actual surveys & site conditions. Updated scope of work has been described in following subprojects going on as under:

• As revised scope of work, total 88 new 33/11 KV Substation are constructed under this project (Appendix-V). Previously, there are 76 No‟s new33/11KVA substation was proposed for construction under original scope of work of IEE (Appendix-IV). During in progress of land acquisition & actual site condition, 2 Nos. site location of new proposed 33/11 KVA substation has been changed as shown name of changed site location in Appendix-V under PKG-1 Lot-I, which is being executed by contractor M/s Agrawal Power Private Limited, Bhopal. • There is increase of 13 No.s new 33/11 KVA substation excluding original planned substation s (76 No.s) and 01 No Substation is De-scoped. • As revised scope of work, total 473.52 km 33 KV and 201.9 km 11 KV distribution line has been installed. However at project concept stages, 510 km 33 KV line and 373 km 11 KV line was proposed in original scope of work of ADB approved IEE report September 2013. In the updated scope of work 36.48 km 33 KV and 171.60 km 11 KV distribution line is reduced, respectively. • Now total updated total scope of work has been summarized based on survey & shown in Table 3.1 in Section- 3 under project description. As per the cumulative progress of subprojects executed till August 2018 are approx. 82% 100 KVA DTR with 11 KV distribution line and construction of new 33/11 KV substation with augmentation of existing substations have been completed with target of project to be completed by September 2018.

This section ascertains presence of any residual environmental impacts due to implementation of works on account of changes in sub-station locations and other additional scope as described above, and suggests appropriate, time-bound corrective measures to address those residual environmental impacts. The various aspects that would be considered for such field-based environmental due diligence has been workout & elaborated in next paragraphs.

83 It has been confirmed that contractor’s contract agreement includes EMP for implementation of subprojects of DISCOM-C under sub-clause-45 of section-8 of special condition of contract for work contract no MD/WZ/06/PUR/ADB-III/PTR/PPR-41and clause-9 of GCC under contractor responsibility for work contract no MD/WZ/06/PUR/ADB- III/DTR/PPR-42 for compliances of all applicable national, provincial & local environmental laws & regulations.

Status of statutory permission applicable for the sub-project(s), as per EIA Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendment of MOEF&CC, no environmental clearance is required for substation & distribution system. All subproject locations are in government wasteland & away from protected reserved forest. There is no requirement of forest clearance. Detailed status of statutory applicability are summarized and presented in Table 10.1.

Table 10.1: Status of Environmental Regulatory Requirements.

S. Relevant Govt. Compliance requirement under Compliance Status No. Notifications the Rule /Rules 1. EIA Notification 2006,as All development projects listed in Not Applicable (N/A) amended schedule 1 of EIA Notification Power Distribution projects are Needs to get prior Environmental excluded from the Schedule 1 of EIA Clearance. Notification2006 2. Batteries Management As per Rule 10(2),it shall be the Batteries are disposed off as per the and Handling responsibility of the bulk provisions of rules framed under Amendment Rules 2010 consumer to : (i)ensure that used EPA for disposal of scrap batteries batteries are not disposed off in through sale of authorized firm. any manner other than by Scraped equipment’s are disposed depositing with the dealer/ through Metal Scrap Trading manufacturer/ registered recycler Corporation (MSTS), a Govt. of /importer/ re-conditioner or at the India undertaking. designated collection centers,- and (ii) file half-yearly return in Form VIII to the State Board. 3. Hazardous Used/burned transformer oils to Used/burned oil of transformer is Waste (Management and be disposed off in accordance being disposed off as per the Handling) Second with the Hazardous Waste provisions of the Hazardous Waste Amendment Rules 2009 (Management and Handling) (Management and Handling) Rules Rules 4. Ozone Depleting Avoid equipment’s using CFCs and PCBs are not used in any Substance (Regulation & CFCs/PCBs as per Ozone equipment. The equipment’s are as Control) Rules 2000 Depleting Substance (Regulation per latest BIS specifications that & Control) Rules comply with international standards, particularly with respect to avoiding use of PCBs. 5. Air Prevention and Compliance to National Ambient The new substations being Control of Pollution Air Quality Standard established do not generate any trade Act,1981 with Rules effluent or air pollutant into the atmosphere. The only potential impact assessed is increase in airborne dust particles

84 due to construction of roads for accessibility if any. No construction of roads for accessibility, the existing roads and tracks are being used for construction and maintenance access under the project. 6. Water (Prevention and Prevention and Control of Water Construction of substations is Control of Pollution) Act Pollution generally planned away from lakes, 1974 with rules water body or river. The new substations being established do not generate any trade effluent into the receiving waters. No new construction facility for construction workers involved that can cause contamination of receiving waters. 7. Noise Pollution Compliance with Ambient Noise Construction techniques and (Regulation & Standards in accordance to land machinery creating minimal sound Control)Rules,2000 use of the area disturbance that remains always within the permissible limits. No complaints received from the locals 8. e-Waste (Management & Compliance with the E-Waste generated will be Handling) Rules 2011 responsibility entrusted to Bulk channelized to authorized collection (Effective form 1st may consumers of electrical and center or registered dismantlers or 2012) electronic equipment listed in recyclers or is return to the pick up schedule I of the rule in to or take back services provided by the maintain records of e-waste producers. generated by the consumer. 9. Fly Ash Notification, Responsibility on the construction No major construction work 2003 agency to use Fly Ash based envisaged in the project. No major bricks/product, within a radius of thermal power plant located within a 100 kms from a thermal power radius of 100 kms of project area plant

Contractors involve in deployment of manpower for execution of subprojects under PKG 1 LOT I and PKG 1 LOT II having valid labour license under Madhya Pradesh labour laws (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2015 in state of MP (Appendix-XIII). Both contractors are having Workmen compensation insurance policy for manpower engaged in construction site, including EPF, ESI & minimum wages applicable for contractor employees.

Executing agency is ensuring compliance of EMP mentioned in Table 9.1 by respective contractors‟ at different project stages during pre-construction, construction and operation stage of the sub-project(s). DISCOM-Central will continue monitoring of implantation of EMP by contractors for ongoing implementation of project & also in operation stages of subprojects. Compliance status of EMP in the project as per the updated scope of work is provided in the Table 10.2.

85 Table 10.2: EMP Compliances Status of Project S. Proposed Mitigation Measure Status of Implementation Measures for No Improvement Planning and Pre-Construction Stage • Use of 13 criteria for site selection which • 13 criteria and 17- - include environmental factors to minimize question potential impacts checklist/questionnaire • Use of 17-question checklist/questionnaire in used for the selection and evaluating substation sites which aim at evaluation of substation avoidance of land acquisition and site. environmental impacts • All Substations are • Substations are all on government land (13 constructed on Nos. S/S s DISCOM-C) government land. • No land acquisition required but transfers of • No distribution line ownership from the government to DISCOM- passes through the C declared forest, National • Distribution line will not traverse forest, Park or Sanctuaries or sanctuary, or protected areas protected areas. • Use of mineral oil such as Duralife • Discarded oil from Transformer Oil for transformers transformers will be • Use of air insulated substations to avoid drained & collected &, fugitive emissions of SF6 (a potent GHG gas) separately out carefully to avoid spillage / leakages to protect soil / water contamination. Discarded used oil is recycled through authorized recyclers / NOC by CPCB & consent given by MPPCB. Discarded used oil sent to centralized store of DISCOM-C for auction to authorized oil recyclers of CPCB for disposal in environmentally sound manner. • Substations are air insulated • Construction Stage • Conduct briefing of EPC Contractor(s) on • Compliance found • Proper record EMP, records management, and reporting of • Identify critical areas to be monitored and the Orientation/A required mitigation measures wareness • Create awareness of sexually-transmitted programs and diseases such as HIV/ AIDS, training should be maintained. • Temporary pedestrian and traffic • Compliance found - management plan • Community and safety plan • Spoils disposal plan • Compliance found - • Noise and dust control plan • Compliance found - • Drainage and storm water management plan • Compliance found - • Materials management plan • Compliance found -

86 • Construction waste management plan • EPC Contractor(s) will be required to use • Local labour and - local labour for manual work and eligible workforce is engaged local workforce for clerical and office jobs during the project implementation. • Construction management plan will be • Compliance found. - strictly implemented • CMP is been strictly • Use of proper safety clothes/equipment in implemented by dismantling structure(s) and equipment Contractor. • Debris/dismantled structures/equipment will • Proper safety be disposed of in designated landfill and/or clothes/equipments were controlled dump sites used. • Usable scrap materials from dismantling will • Scrape materials are be stored in warehouses for resale/auction disposed off in accordance with provision of national laws. • Provide fence or barricade (as appropriate), • Compliance found. - sufficient lights, clear warning signs and danger signals, and take all precautions identified in the community and safety plan • Assign security personnel to prevent accidents, trespassing, and pilferage • EPC Contractor(s) to direct drivers to strictly follow road regulations • Danger and clearly visible warning signs will • Compliance found. - be posted at designated sites • Scaffoldings will be placed over road crossing points • Construction vehicles to strictly follow road regulations • Implement temporary pedestrian and traffic management plan • Provide sanitary facilities and wash areas • Compliance found. - • Provide safe drinking water and garbage bins • Enforce good housekeeping at all times • Provide workers with hard hat, safety shoes and belts • Coordinate with nearest hospital for arrangements in case of accidents • Assign nurse or medical staff to make weekly rounds at substation sites • Set up first aid treatment within construction sites and field office • Observance and compliance with relevant safety measures required by law and best engineering practices • Provide communication devices to designated workers • Compensation for temporary damages to • Compliance found. - crops/plants along the ROW and substations • No major damage to the • Cut trees owned by the government will be Crops/ Plants sold and revenue turned over to Revenue • No tree cutting/ felling Authority only trimming and • Only minimal vegetation will be cleared pruning is been done.

87 since most of the substation sites are • Construction waste grassland/shrub land(e.g.) management plan is been • Landscaping/replanting of trees at new subs- implemented stations will be done after completion of construction n works • Erosion-control measures will be provided (as needed) • Implement spoils disposal plan and construction waste management plan • Avoidance of waterways in site selection Compliance found - • Provide sanitary facilities to workers and safe drinking water • Construction works will done during summer in areas potential for erosion and localized flooding • Implement drainage and storm water management plan • Waterways were avoided in selecting subproject sites • Construction vehicles will be maintained to Compliance found - minimize vehicular emissions • Enclose construction sites temporarily to contain dust dispersion • Warehouse for construction materials onsite will be provided to reduce trips of material delivery • EPC Contractor(s) will be required to maintain construction vehicles and heavy equipment machineries regularly to reduce emissions • Opened land areas or sources of dust will be sprayed with water (as needed) • Transport of dust-generating materials will be covered • Observance of low speed by vehicles to reduce noise • Noise-generating works will be done between 7AM and 7PM done at daytime as required by MPPCB (February 2013) • Construction sites will be covered with acoustic screens and machineries will be temporarily enclosed to control noise (MPPCB guidelines, February 2013) • Require EPC Contractor(s) to maintain and tune-up construction vehicles to reduce noise and no blowing of horns • Observe/comply with traffic management plan Operation and Maintenance Stage • Provision of oil-water separator Compliance found - • Provide for oil containment structure • Acceptance of mineral oil should be Compliance found accompanied with Material Data Safety Sheets and/or be certified that it is PCB-free • Fire extinguishers readily available in storage

88 areas for mineral oil • Availability of stable and reliable power will Compliance found - trigger economic development in the area • Provide security and inspection personnel to Compliance found - avoid pilferage and vandalism of equipment and lines • Appropriate grounding and deactivation of live power lines during maintenance work • Designed with protection system that shuts off during power overload or similar emergencies • Maintain and comply with electrical standards • Distribution lines entering and leaving the substations are insulated (or covered) to minimize impacts • Regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety and integrity of power lines and substations • Conduct information and education campaign to local people to enhance awareness on safety practices of living near substations • Implement safety plan to reduce risks Compliance found - • Provision of safety belts and other working gears for protection • Conduct training to maintenance workers on safety • EMF levels expected to be way below the Compliance found - limits set by International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(ICNRP) which is 4.17 kV/m for electric field and 833 mG for magnetic field • Spot measurements of EMF to have baseline data • Substations will be fenced and security staff assigned to prevent unauthorized public access • Information and education campaign will be conducted to local people to create awareness on safety practices • More than 13 positions will be created during Compliance found - the operation • Periodic maintenance of equipment such as Compliance found - transformers and capacitors to minimize noise generation • Provide enclosure of noise-generating equipment • Monitor ambient noise levels

Effective Environmental Monitoring Plan under the project has already been in place. Implementation of environmental mitigation measures is strictly followed for the sub-projects as per agreed monitoring plan. As the civil construction works under the subproject are very

89 meagre, the environmental pollution warranting monitoring of ambient air quality, surface water quality and noise level were not experienced. Environmental quality monitoring will be conducted by contractors only at places where public complaint arises. Complaints from the affected person were identified as the performance indicator. No complaints were received so far against the substation location, distribution lines alignment selection and impact due to the construction activities under the project. However, monitoring of ambient air quality and noise level is proposed along with the Budget, which is shown Table 9.3.

Environmental assessment and monitoring of the project as per scope of work shown in Table 10.3 reveals that, no residual environmental impacts observed in subprojects areas of DISCOM-C. However project is going on & almost near to completion stages, DISCOM-C is taking care of EMP through contractors till completion of project & thereafter operational stages also.

Public consultations were carried out during project implementation and operation stages; detailed assessment of the likely impact has been collected by a questionnaire survey. Additionally, approximately 40 to 50 persons in each visit have been consulted by administering an environmental/socio-economic questionnaire to know about the environment impact and general socio-economics of the proposed investment program. Recently, public consultations was also carried out during January 15- 28, 2018 and May 15- 18, 2018 with respect to updated scope of work, which has been summarized in Table 7.1, including public consultation photographs in Appendix-X & public consultation attendance sheets in Appendix-XI for implementation & operational phases. It has observed most of people were positive, satisfied & supportive towards subproject going on for benefits of local people for power requirements, creation of employment & local area developments.

Status of grievances reviewed no complaints about environmental pollution or nuisance caused by the sub-project activities were received so far. Hence the grievance redressed committee constituted had not received any representation from the public or stack holders of the project. Complaint register has been maintained at each local project office for registering the complaints.

Based on the due diligence conclusions with respect to the available documents and site visit of subproject areas, it is concluded that presently completed subprojects of DISCOM-C have not found residual environmental impact due to construction & operation phases.

Table 10.3: Compliance with Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)

S. Environment Responsibility Measurement Frequency Status of No. Monitoring Task Compliance

90 Pre- Construction Phase 1. Incorporation of DISCOM- C Design Check One-off Compliance observed mitigation before measures into design design and site approval identification as suggested in EMP 2. Minimization of DISCOM- C Site visit and One-off Compliance observed tree cutting by interaction with before best alignment design engineers design approval 3. Encroachment DISCOM -C Site visit and One-off Compliance observed into forest land interaction with before design engineers design approval 4. Incorporation of DISCOM -C Inspection of One-off Compliance observed construction stage contract document before mitigation finalization measures in of contract contract document Construction Phase 5. Preparation of DISCOM -C Inspection of plan One-off Compliance observed Construction as per the EMP before start management plan recommendation of construction 6. Implementation of Contractor Site visits, Weekly Contractors carry out mitigation consultation with site visits on a regular measures in local people, basis & consult with contract document worker. worker. Inspection of construction record. 7. Local recruitment Contractor Number of local Monthly Compliance observed. of workers and workers and staff Recruitment of staff recruited workers and staff is been maintained by Contractors. Local manpower or workers have been engaged. 8. Orientation of Contractor Number of Once before Compliance observed Contractor(s) & participants construction, workers on issues and as like HIV/ AIDS, needed compliance to EMP, etc. 9. Spraying of water Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance observed to opened land inspection/spot areas and before checks movement of construction

91 10. Solid waste Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance observed management inspection/spot checks 11. Danger and Contractor Ocular Monthly Compliance observed warning signs for inspection/spot safety of checks workers & the public 12. Announcement to Contractor Work schedule As needed Compliance observed the public of log sheet Works schedule is works schedule been communicated to local stakeholder & people prior to the commencement of work 13. Erosion control Contractor Ocular inspection Monthly Compliance observed measures such as silt traps 14. Smoke belching Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance observed construction inspection/spot vehicles checks 15. Dust and noise Contractor Ocular Twice a Compliance observed level (Ambient inspection/spot month Construction work is Air Quality & checks limited to the day Noise) time. It has not created any nuisance to the locals. Majority of the substations are also situated away from the human settlements. The external monitors have not received any complaints from the locals regarding Noise, dust or other air related problems 16. Housekeeping Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance observed inspection/spot

92 11.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

In the State of Madhya Pradesh, the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) has taken initiatives to invest in the power sector availing financing assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve the quality and reliability of service in the power distribution system networks. The Project has three components: (i) transmission system improvement; (ii) distribution system improvement; and (iii) capacity building for the executing agency staff. A combined Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report of Power Transmission & Distribution System Improvement Project under ADB Loan No 3066 for all three Madhya Pradesh distribution companies (MP DISCOM-Central, East and West) & MP Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (MP Transco) was submitted for ADB‟s approval in September, 2013. However, during the course of commencement of project, some locations of substations were changed by DISCOM–C, further some distribution lines were also added and dropped in the same project. The project component in respect of DISCOM-C will include the construction of 88 No.s New 33/11 KV substations; installation of 473.52 km 33 KV & 201.9 km of 11 KV distribution lines; bifurcation of overloaded 33 and 11 KV feeders; installation of 331 No.s 11 KV 1500 KVAR Automatic Capacitor Banks, Construction of 22 No.s New Control Room and capacity building for the executing agency staff as per updated scope of work. Apart from best engineering practice and survey approaches in selecting the 33/11 KV substation, 33 KV and 11 KV Feeders, Installation of Capacitor Banks and construction of Control Room Buildings the site selection criteria checklist/ questionnaire was included to minimize environmental impacts. Based on study & evaluation, following conclusions & recommendation are summarized. All substation (88 Nos) sites are proposed in Government land & donated land only, where avoidance of land acquisition was one of the primary considerations in selecting the sites for the proposed 33/11 kV of 13 Nos. substations (including 2 Nos. change location of substation). Project of power transmission & distribution improvement system does not fall under the list of project activities, which require Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) obtaining Environmental Clearances from MoEF & CC/ MPPCB under the EIA act 2006 & amendments, GOI. Under the SPS 2009, the project is classified as B on environment requiring the preparation of an initial environmental examination (IEE). Following the requirements of SPS 2009, this updated IEE is prepared covering the components of the

93 project on power transmission and distribution system improvement of DISCOM-C. All the substation sites are not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries, wetlands or the cultural/archaeological excavation sites of national importance. Lead free batteries will be used in substations for requirements of project activities. Management of discarded used oil from transformers & batteries in operation phase will be done in environmentally sound manner under the HW (M, H & TBM) Rules 2008 & Batteries (Handling & Management) act2001. All project components do not affect / damage vegetation, aquatic system. Also project activities are stopped during cultivation/ harvesting season to avoid any loss of crops. Also proposed project components / activities do not effect to indigenous people & any settlements. No major air, water & soil pollution was reported due to project activities in construction phase. Minimum manpower required for project construction, hence very less sewage quantity will be generated from construction workers of proposed substation sites & managed from well-connected nearby public toilet facilities to use. Noise pollution from substation will be very normal as observed during site visits of existing substations as well within range of prescribed limit of noise level 75 dB (day time) in operational phase of substation. No major dug of land will be required for 140 kg PCC pole of distribution lines, as it will require less than 1 cum only for excavation & foundation. Height of PCC pole will be maintained m, including distances of two poles in line of applicable Indian standards Codes for power distribution line network. Alignment distribution lines route will be lying along the road to avoid the road crossing, where it is required height of pole will be maintained 8 meter long. Wherever road crossing is required the lines were crosses through underground cable or by increasing the height of support. Public and scientific concern over the potential health effects associated with exposure to Exposure to electric and magnetic field (EMF) high voltage power distribution lines and substations, there is no empirical data demonstrating adverse health effects from exposure to typical EMF levels from power distribution lines and equipment EMFs occur in nature but current environmental exposure to man-made sources of EMF has progressively increased due to the overwhelming use of electricity and wireless technologies. A human body is exposed to a complex mix of EMFs at various frequencies during lifetime. However, while the evidence of adverse health risks is weak, it is still sufficient to warrant limited concern. Environmental monitoring reports are submitted by DISCOM-C to ADB semi-annually during construction and will be submitted annually during operation. An environmental consultant will provide technical support to DISCOM-Central-PMU in addressing relevant

94 environment issues and in compliance of the requirements of ADB. To ensure sustainability, a workshop/training on safeguards compliance will be part of capacity building provided by the project. The upgrading and/or augmentation under this project especially construction of substation will mainly involve additional distribution transformers and capacitor banks. Transformers do not involve polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The updated 33 kV distribution lines for feeder bifurcation and 11 kV & LT distribution lines for DTR distribution lines will follow the road easements and will not incur major disturbance during the installation of poles and stringing of conductors. The subprojects implemented by the DISCOM- C are not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts during construction and operation. Impacts associated with construction phase can be easily mitigated by proper planning and best practices in construction engineering. Appropriate construction standards issued by GoI for the design, installation and maintenance of substations and distribution lines such as IS: 5613 (1995) Part II, IS: 4091-1967 and IS: 3072 (1975) will be complied. Measures and monitoring to minimize environmental impacts have been incorporated in the environmental management plan and monitoring plan.

95 Appendix – I Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist of Subprojects Substation & Distribution Lines Instructions (i) The project team completes this checklist to support the Environmental classification of a project. (ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. (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 measures Country / Project Title Madhya Pradesh Power Distribution System Improvement Project Sector / Division /EA DISCOM-Central (M.P. Madhya Keshtra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited, Bhopal (MP) Sub Project Background: Screening Question Yes No Remark A. Project Sitting Is the Project area adjacent to or Within √ All proposed substation & distribution line works any of the following environmentally are either within existing sub-stations or on sensitive areas? government wastelands and all area way from environmental sensitive areas. Cultural heritage site √ None of the proposed substations and distribution lines are located near to any cultural heritage sites or ASI protected monuments Protected Area √ None of the proposed substations and Distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through any protected areas. Wetland √ None of the proposed substations and distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through any wetlands. Mangrove √ None of the proposed substations and distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through any mangrove areas. Estuarine √ None of the proposed substations and distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through any estuarine areas Buffer Region of Protected Areas √ None of the proposed substations and distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through any buffer Region of protected areas Special Area for Protecting Biodiversity √ None of the proposed substations and distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through any special area for protecting biodiversity B. Potential Environmental Impacts will the Project cause Encroachment on historical/ cultural √ None of the proposed substations and areas, disfiguration of landscape and distribution lines are located near to any heritage increased waste generation? / cultural areas or ASI protected monuments Encroachment on precious ecosystem √ None of the proposed substations and (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)? distribution lines are located within or close to or passing through precious ecosystem Alteration of surface water hydrology of √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed waterways crossed by roads and sub-projects. resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at the construction site? Damage to sensitive coastal/marine √ No submarines cables proposed in these works.

96 habitats by construction of submarine cables? Deterioration of surface water quality √ No such impacts due to the proposed subprojects. due to silt runoff, sanitary wastes from No chemicals proposed to be used during worker-based camps and chemicals used construction. No labor camps expected to be set- in construction? up for these works Increased local air pollution due to rock √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed crushing, cutting and filling? sub-projects since no rock crushing, cutting or filling related works envisaged. The construction material will be obtained from statutorily approved sources Risks and vulnerabilities related to √ The environmental management plan will occupational health and safety due to provide requisite mitigation measures to address physical, chemical, biological, and issues related with occupational health and safety radiological hazards during project during project construction and operation. construction and operation? Chemical pollution resulting from √ Chemical cleaning of vegetation is not envisaged chemical clearing of vegetation for in the proposed works. construction site? Noise and vibration duet blasting and √ No blasting works are proposed. However, other civil works? increased noise levels and vibrations are expected during implementation and operation, for which adequate mitigation measures will be carried out. Dislocation or involuntary resettlement √ No such impacts are envisaged due to the of people? proposed sub-projects. Disproportionate imp a c t s on the poor, √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed women and children, Indigenous sub-projects. Peoples or other Vulnerable groups? Social conflicts relating to √ No such impacts are envisaged due to the inconveniences in living conditions proposed sub-projects. However, if any such where construction interferes with pre- impacts are noticed during implementation, the existing roads? same will be addressed immediately. The relevant mitigation measures will be included in the environmental management plan. Hazardous driving conditions where √ No such impacts a r e envisaged due to the construction interferes with pre-existing proposed sub-projects. However, if any such roads? impacts are noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately. The relevant mitigation measures will be included in the environmental management plan Creation of temporary breeding habitats √ No such impacts a r e envisaged due to the for vectors of disease such as proposed sub-projects. However, if any such mosquitoes and rodents? impacts are noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately. The relevant mitigation measures will be included in the environmental management plan

Dislocation and compulsory √ All proposed substation works are either within resettlement of people living in right-of- existing sub-stations or on government way of the distribution Lines & wastelands and all distribution lines are along the substations? existing roads only. Environmental disturbances associated √ The relevant mitigation measures will be with the maintenance of lines (e.g. included in the environmental management plan. routine control of vegetative height under the lines)?

97 Facilitation of access to protected areas √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed in case corridors traverse protected sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are areas? noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately. No works will commence prior to obtaining relevant Statutory permissions. Disturbances (e.g. noise and chemical √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed pollutants) if herbicides are used to sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are control vegetative height? noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately. No herbicides are proposed to be used to control Vegetative growth. Large population influx during project √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed construction and operation that cause sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are increased burden on social infrastructure noticed during implementation, the same will be and services (such as water supply and addressed immediately. The environment sanitation systems)? management plan will include relevant mitigation measures Social conflicts if workers from other √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed regions or countries are hired? sub-projects. The local labour will be given preference. A very limited number of workers from other regions may be engaged for highly skilled works. However, if any such impacts are noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal √ The relevant mitigation measures will be in construction camps and work sites, included in environmental management plan to and possible transmission of ensure adequate facilities including health. communicable diseases from workers to Related impacts are provided to labour in local populations? construction camps and work sites Risks to community safety associated √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed with maintenance of lines and related sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are facilities? noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately. The environment management plan will include relevant mitigation measures. Community health hazards due to √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed electromagnetic fields, land subsidence, sub-projects. Since the proposed distribution lowered groundwater table, and lines are of 33 kV and 11 KV, no Stalinization? electromagnetic field related impacts are envisaged. Risks to community health and safety √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed due to the transport, storage, and use sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are and/or disposal of materials such as noticed during implementation, the same will be explosives, fuel and other chemicals addressed immediately. The environment during construction and operation? management plan will include relevant mitigation measures. Community safety risks due to both √ No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed accidental and natural hazards, sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are especially where the structural elements noticed during implementation, the same will be or components of the project (e.g., high addressed immediately. The environment voltage wires, and transmission towers management plan will include relevant mitigation and lines) are accessible to members of measures the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and

98 decommissioning? Climate Change & Disaster Risk Is the Project area subject to hazards √ These questions are not for environmental such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, categorization. tropical cyclone winds, storm surges, They are included in this checklist to help tsunami or volcanic eruptions and identify potential climate and disaster risks. climate changes.? Could changes in precipitation, √ temperature, salinity, or extreme events over the Project lifespan affect its sustainability or cost? Are there any demographic or socio- √ economic 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)?

Could the Project potentially increase √ the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., increasing traffic or housing in areas that will be more prone to flooding, by encouraging settlement in earthquake Regions)? The proposed environment category of this sub-project is B in accordance with ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement 2009.

99 Appendix - II List of Acts, Rules and Notifications as Applicable to the Project

1. The Environment It provides for the protection and 2009 All projects/activities/ that being developed, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme Protection Act, 1986 improvement of environment and implemented, established, operational and or in/modules/rules- nt The Environment the prevention of hazards to being funded, that would discharge or emit any and- Protection Rules,1986 human beings, other living environmental pollutant should take cognizance of regulations/environ creatures, plants and property this Act/Rule and ensure compliance to the ment-protction/ prescribed emission standards 2. Notification on Special Notification deals with All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme Areas/ Restricted environmental issues in specific developed, implemented, operational and/or in/modules/rules- nt Activities notified Regions/areas in different funded should verify the existence/ proximity of and- regions and imposition of any notified area in and around the project site regulations/environ restrictions/prohibitions on certain and is found should take cognizance of the ment-protction/ industries or activities provisions of the applicable Special Area Notification 3. Impact Assessment The Notification imposes 2009 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme Notification, 2006 restrictions and prohibitions on developed, implemented or funded should take in/modules/rules- nt new projects or activities and also cognizance of the Schedule of Activities requiring and- on the expansion or Environmental Clearance under this Notification regulations/environ modernization of existing projects and if applicable, required clearances from MoEF ment-protction/ or activities based on their & CC / State Environmental Impact Assessment potential environmental impacts. Authority should be taken 4. The Hazardous Wastes It provides for regulation and 2010 All activities being implemented, operational http://www.MoEFC Environme (Management, control of indiscriminate disposal and/or funded that deal with generation/ C.nic.in/legis/hsm.h nt Handling and Trans- of Hazardous waste; and its sound handling/storage/processing of hazardous waste tm boundary Movement) management to reduce risks to should take cognizance of the Rules, 2008 environmental and human health provisions/schedules of these Rules and obtain authorization from the prescribed Authority/State Pollution Control Board/ Committee 5. The Noise Pollution It provides for regulations to 2010 All projects/activities/ being constructed, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme (Regulation and control ambient noise levels in operational and/or funded that deal with sound in/modules/rules- nt Control) Rules, 2000 public places from sources such emitting equipments while operational or during and-

100 as industries/ construction construction should take cognizance of the regulations/environ works/community events, etc. provisions/standards of these Rules and ensure ment-protction/ compliance 6. The Ozone Region It provides for regulatory 2000 All activities being implemented, operational http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme Depleting measures so as to ensure and/or funded that involve the use/processing/ in/modules/rules- nt Substances(Regulation progressive phasing out of imports/ exports of Ozone Region depleting and- & Control) Rules,2000 domestic production and imports substances should take cognizance and comply regulations/environ of Ozone Region depleting with the provisions/ schedules of these Rules ment-protection/ substances 7. The Batteries It provides for regulations towards 2001 All activities being implemented/ operational http://www.MoEFC Environme (Management & proper management & handling of and/or funded that involve the manufacture, C.nic.in/legis/hsm.h nt Handling) Rules,2001 Lead Acid Batteries so as to handling, purchase and use of batteries should tm avoid, mitigate, minimize adverse take cognizance of the provisions and comply impact on environment and with the provisions of these Rules human health 8. Forest(Conservation) It provides for regulation to help 2004 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme Act,1980 conserve the country's forests. It developed, implemented or funded within forest in/modules/rules- nt Forest(Conservation)R restricts and regulates the de- areas or depend on use of forest should take and- ules, 2003 reservation of forests or use of cognizance and comply with the provisions of regulations/forest- forest land for non-forest purposes these rules and obtain required clearances from conservation/ without the prior approval of the Forest Department Central Government. 9. Wildlife It provides for regulations to 2010 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme (Protection)Act, 1972 effectively protect the wild life developed, implemented and/or funded within in/modules/rules- nt with a view to ensuring the wildlife sanctuaries or national parks should take and- ecological and environmental cognizance and comply with the provisions of regulations/wildlife security of the country. these rules and obtain required clearances from / the National Board for Wildlife /Chief Wildlife Warden 10. Wildlife The strategy document suggests All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://envfor.nic.in/ Environme ProtectionStrategy,200 measures and actions required for developed, implemented or funded within 10 km divisions/wild.html nt 2 management of wildlife and of wildlife sanctuaries or national parks should

101 protected areas. take note of the measures suggested in this Strategy document 11. Wetlands(Conservatio To provide for protection and 2017 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic. Environme n & Management) management of wetlands in India developed, implemented and/or funded in and in/modules/public- nt Rules,2017 and regulate the activities within around wetlands should take cognizance of the information/home- wetlands provisions of this Notification and obtain required archive/ clearances from Central Wetlands Regulatory Authority/ Designated Local State Agency/ Forest Department 12. Central Ground Water It provides for regulation and 2010 All projects being developed, implemented or http://www.cgwb.g Environme Authority, control of ground water funded that are dependent on Ground water as a ov.in/gw_regulatio nt Notification, 1997 development and management. source of water, should take cognizance of the n.html provisions of this Notification/Guidelines and require to obtain permission from the Central Ground Water Board/Regional Office/Prescribed Authority 13. Building and Other It regulates the employment and 1996 All projects/activities being implemented and/or http://labour.nic.in/ Health & Construction Workers conditions of service of building funded where cost of construction is more than clc/welcome.html#l Safety (Regulation of and other construction workers Rs. 10 lakhs should take cognizance of the eg Employment and and provides for their safety, provisions of this Act, register establishments and Conditions of health and welfare provide for the construction workers in Service) Act, 1996 accordance with this Act 14. Building and Other An Act to provide for the levy and 1998 All projects/activities being implemented and/or Health & Construction Workers collection of a cess on the cost of funded where cost of construction is more than Safety Welfare Cess Act, construction incurred by Rs. 10 lakhs should take cognizance and comply 1996 and Rules, 1998 employers. with the provisions of this Act and pay cess accordingly 15. Workmen It provides for payment of 2009 All projects/activities that are operational and/or http://labour.nic.in/ Health & Compensation compensation by employers to funded that employ workmen for activities that ss/Notification.html Safety Act,1923 their employees for injury by are hazardous and have health and safety risks accident i.e. personal injury or should take cognizance of this Act and ensure due occupational disease compensation to employees in case of any injury

102 16. The Child It prohibits employment of 1986 All project/activities that are being implemented, http://labour.nic.in/ Health & Labour(Prohibition children in certain specified operational and/or funded should refrain from cwl/ChildLabour.ht Safety &Regulation) hazardous occupations & employment of children. In case employed should m Act,1986 processes & regulates the working take cognizance and comply with the provisions conditions in others. of this Act. 17. Indian It provides for regulating the 2000 All projects/ activities establishments being http://powermin.nic Health & ElectricityRules,1956 supply, Distribution, generation, developed, implemented, operational and/or .in/acts_notification Safety and use of electricity which funded that deal with generation, transformation, /electricity_act2003 includes precautionary measures Distribution, conversion, distribution or use of /preliminary.htm to be adopted in construction, energy should take cognizance and comply with installation and maintenance of the provisions of these Rules and obtain required Distribution, distribution, authorization generation and use of electricity.

18. The Scheduled Tribes It recognizes and provides for 2007 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://tribal.nic.in/i Social and Other Traditional forests rights and occupation in developed, implemented, operational and/or ndex1.asp?linkid=3 Forest Dwellers forest land by forest dwelling funded that are within or in close proximity to 60&langid=1 (Recognition of Scheduled Tribes and other forest areas should take cognizance of the Forest Rights) traditional forest dwellers who are provisions of this Act/Rules and verify and Act,2006 and Rules, integral to the sustainability of the provide for the rights of the Tribal population 2007 forest ecosystem.

103 Appendix - III India and International Environmental Agreements India is member of almost all major Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), under four clusters, namely the following:

i. Nature conservation; ii. Hazardous material; iii. Atmospheric emissions; and iv. Marine environment. There are over 500 active agreements/MOUs etc. to which India is signatory.

There are 20 major multilateral global MEAs, to which India is a signatory. These are listed below:

i. Nature conservation • Ramsar Convention on Wetlands • CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of • Fauna and Flora) • TRAFFIC (The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network) • CMS (Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species) • CAWT (Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking) • CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) • ITTC (International Tropical Timber Organisation) • UNFF (United Nations Forum on Forests) • IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) • GTF (Global Tiger Forum) ii. Hazardous material • Cartagena Protocol on Bio safety • SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management) • Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs) • Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movement of • Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal • Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC) for certain • Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade iii. Atmospheric emissions • UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) • Kyoto Protocol • UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) • Montreal Protocol (on O Region Depleting Substances) iv. Marine environment • IWC (International Whaling Commission) Source: MoEF & CC, Govt of India

104 Appendix – IV Detailed Original Scope of Work of DISCOM-Central (As per IEE Report submitted for ADB’s approval in September, 2013)

ADB-III Loan No. 3066, Package 1 Lot-I. Sub Station (Bhopal Region)

New 33/11 KV Substations and 33 KV & 11 KV Distribution Lines

No. Name of Circle Name of Name of Proposed S/S 33 kV 11 kV Division Distribution Distribution Line (km) Line (km) 1. Bhopal Circle Amravad 1 9 2. Anghora 5 14 3. Nayagaon 3 10 (Maheshwari) 4. Raisen Begamganj 3 5 5. Sunwaha 20 9 6. Bhopal Kalakhedi ki Badi 5 7 7. Bagsi 4 2 8. Sehore Circle Sehore Chandbad Jagir 10 3 9. Sehore Khandwa 7 5 10. Astha Samrdha 5 4 11. Astha Dabri 1 2 12. Vidisha Circle Basoda Dabar Gaon 10 12 13. Basoda Pipaliyaghat 12 7 14. Basoda Kakaruwa 6 5 15. Basoda Sunkher 5 5 16. Vidisha Tilakhedi 3 5 17. Vidisha Dangarwada 5 8 18. Rajgarh Circle Rajgrh/Biaora Khilichipur 1 4 19. Rajgrh/Biaora Biaora 0 5 20. Rajgrh/Biaora Goriyakheda 0 4 21. Rajgarh/N Garh Bawadikheda 0 3 22. Rajgarh/N Garh Dhabla 4 1 23. Rajgarh/N Garh Bamnyakhedi 0 3 24. Rajgrh/Biaora Dhamanda 9 3 25. Rajgrh/Biaora Hasrod 6 2 26. Rajgrh/Rajgarh Bangpura 0 3 27. Hoshangabad H,bad Khapariya 12 5 28. Circle Itarsi Choukipura 1 5 29. Pipariya Nandwara 3 5 30. Chargaon 8 5 31. Temlawadi 9 5 32. Harda Aedabeda 3 5 33. Betul Circle Betul/Betul (N) Rampur 2 3 34. Betul/Betul (S) Bharkawadi 2 2 35. Betul/ Multai Tiwarkhedi 15 7 36. Betul/Betul (N) Hardu 7 8 37. Betul/Betul (N) Ratanpur 10 3 105 38. Betul/Betul (N) Pthakheda 1 7 39. Betul/Betul (N) Likhadi 8 7 40. Betul/Betul (S) Goregaon 5 6 41. City Circle Bhopal Bhopal West Amrita Kutiram 8 3 42. Bhopal West Jhatkheda (Tower No. 8 2 35) 43. Bhopal South MVM College 3 3 44. Bhopal North Sabji Mandi 2 3 45. Bhopal North CTO (Dev Lok) 4 2 46. Bhopal East BMHRC (Palasi) 30 5 47. Bhopal North Chola Dusherrra 1 1 Maidan 48. Bhopal East Maholi 1 2 49. Bhopal East Kokta 1 2 Total Bhopal Region 49 269 236 ADB-III Loan No. 3066, Package 1 Lot-I. Sub Station (Gwalior Region)

No. Name of Circle Name of Name of Proposed S/S 33 kV 11 kV Division Distribution Distribution Line (km) Line (km) 50. Morena Circle Sabalgarh Dhamkan 6 5 51. Sabalgarh Gureema 12 5 52. Sabalgarh Bawdipura 2 5 53. Ambah Vijaygarha 8 5 54. Ambah Sihoniya 15 5 55. Ambah Rajodha 1 5 56. Morena 2 GarhiKheda 2 5 57. Shivpuri Circle Shivpuri 2 Kheru Hotel 1 6 58. Pichhore Bachron 1 6 59. Bhind Circle Mehgaon Konhar 2 6 60. Bhind Rampura 6 6 61. Mehgaon Kanathar 2 6 62. Sheopur Circle Sheopur south Sheopur 2 2 5 63. Sheopur South Charond 4 5 64. Sheopur North Gohta 8 6 65. Sheopur South Radep 7 4 66. Sheopur North Shyampur 6 6 67. Gwalior O&M Dabra Karhi 4 5 Circle 68. Gwalior Khurari 2 3 69. Gwalior Sirsod 8 6 70. Gwalior Rangavan 7 3 71. Gwalior Badera 1 3 72. Guna Circle Guna Ghatawada 8 6 73. Guna Manpur 9 4 74. Guna Pathi 13 7 75. Guna Kherikhata 2 4 76. Ashoknagar Barkheda Nai 9 5 Gwalior Region 27 148 137

106 33 Interconnection/ Bifurcation

No. Name of Circle Proposed 33 kV Interconnection 33 kV Interconnection (km) 1 City Circle Bhopal Ananad Nagar Bypass to Kopta 2 2 Switching S/s to Minal 1 3 Chambal -I to Sahpura 5 4 Shahpura to E-8 5 5 Amravat to SaketNagar 6 6 Habibganj to Danapani 6 7 O&M Circle Rajgarh Jeerapur to Kodkiya 14 8 Sarangpur to Sarangpur 6 Total Bhopal Region 45 9 O&M Circle Bhind Sewda to Mau 18 10 Sarawa to Gohad 15 11 O&M Circle Sheopur Pali Road to Dhan mill 3 12 O&M Circle Gwalior Bela ka Tiraha to Nayagon 12 Total Gwalior Region 48 Total 93 Installation of Capacitor Bank in existing 33/11 kV substations No. Particulars Number of Capacitor Banks 1. City Bhopal 25 2. O&M Bhopal 15 3. Sehore 15 4. Vidisha 20 5. Rajgarha 20 6. Hoshangabad 26 7. Betul 15 Total 136 8. City Gwalior 8 9. O&M Gwalior 40 10. Morena 31 11. Bhind 30 12. Shivpuri 30 13. Sheopur 26 14. Guna 30 Total 195 Total 331

Summary of Original Scope of Work of Subprojects, DISCOM-Central S. Region Package/ Lot No. 33 KV 11 KV New 33/11 CBs No. KV S/S 1. Bhopal i.) Total Package 1 Lot I 269 49 136 ii.) Total Package 1 Lot I 45 Total 314 236 2. Gwalior i.) Total Package 1 Lot II 148 27 195 ii.) Total Package 1 Lot II 48 Total 196 137 Total 510 373 76 331

107 Appendix – V Detailed Progress of Project as per Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-Central ADB-III Loan No 3066, Package 1 Lot-I Sub Station (Bhopal Region)

S. Name of Sub Station 33 KV 11 KV Physical Progress in Updated Substation No. (Original Scope) Line Line % as on 31 March (Changed Site Location (KM) (KM) 2018 Detail) PACKAGE 1 LOT I (BHOPAL REGION) I. Bhopal City Circle 1 Tower no. 35 (Jatkheda) 0.70 0.11 100% Completed Original 2 CTO (Devlok) 2.40 0.28 100% Completed Original 3 Palasi (BMHRC) 0.60 1.84 100% Completed Original 4 Amrita Kutiram 3.75 1.20 100% Completed Original 5 Maholi 1.39 1.24 100% Completed Original 6 Chhola Dashara Maidan 1.42 0.28 100% Completed Original 7 MVM Collage 0.38 0.05 100% Completed Original 8 Kohefiza 0.45 0.52 100% Completed Kokta 9 SabjiMandi 0 0 - - Land under Dispute II. Bhopal O&M Circle 10 Nayagaon (Maheshwar) 0.30 1.05 100% Completed Original 11 Begumgunj 3.20 0.73 100% Completed Original 12 Amravad 1.05 2.50 100% Completed Original 13 Sunwaha 8.00 0.08 100% Completed Original 14 Bagsi 5.00 0.20 100% Completed Original 15 Kalakhedikibadi 4.70 2.50 100% Completed Original 16 Samardha 0.10 0.08 100% Completed Anghora III. Hoshangabad O&M Circle 17 Chokipura 0.72 2.10 100% Completed Original 18 Temlawadi 6.92 4.00 100% Completed Original 19 Aedabeda 1.95 0.19 100% Completed Original 20 Nandwara 2.80 0.75 100% Completed Original 21 Khapariya 12.05 0.10 100% Completed Original 22 Chargaon 11.50 1.45 100% Completed Original IV. Betul O&M Circle 23 Pathakheda 0.60 0.20 100% Completed Original 24 Rampur 2.83 3.50 100% Completed Original 25 Hardu 3.50 2.00 100% Completed Original 26 Teewarkhedi 0.11 0.46 100% Completed Original 27 Likhadi 6.00 0.50 100% Completed Original 28 Bharkawadi 1.73 2.50 100% Completed Original 29 Goregaon 3.60 1.00 100% Completed Original 30 Ratanpur 5.00 2.60 100% Completed Original V. Sehore O&M Circle 31 Dabri 2.07 1.56 100% Completed Original 32 Samardha 2.50 0.55 100% Completed Original 33 Khandwa 6.30 0.00 100% Completed Original 34 ChandbadJagir 7.25 0.99 100% Completed Original VI. Rajgarh O&M Circle 35 Hasrod 2.10 1.40 100% Completed Original 36 Biaora 0.26 3.20 100% Completed Original 37 Bangpura 0.20 1.20 100% Completed Original 108 38 Khilchipur 0.30 0.60 100% Completed Original 39 Goriyakheda 1.65 2.20 100% Completed Original 40 Bamariyakhedi 0.10 0.60 100% Completed Original 41 Bawadikheda 0.18 0.38 100% Completed Original 42 Dhamada 6.40 0.73 100% Completed Original 43 Dhabla 6.06 3.02 100% Completed Original VII. Vidisha O&M Circle 44 Dangarwada 5.50 1.90 100% Completed Original 45 Sunkher 1.92 7.30 100% Completed Original 46 Kakaruwa 10.60 6.20 100% Completed Original 47 Tilakhedi 0.04 0.38 100% Completed Original 48 Dabargaon (Kakrodha) 9.50 1.00 100% Completed Original 49 Pipaliyaghat 9.20 2.00 100% Completed Original Total 164.88 69.22 PACKAGE 1 LOT II (GWALIOR REGION) VIII. Guna O&M Circle 50 Ghatawada 7.17 1.04 100% Completed Original 51 Pathi 8.00 0.10 100% Completed Original 52 KheriKhata 0.10 0.00 100% Completed Original 53 Barkhedanai 7.50 4.60 100% Completed Original 54 Manpur 8.40 6.50 100% Completed Original Gwalior O&M Circle 55 Badera 0.25 2.85 100% Completed Original 56 Sirsod 7.00 0.49 100% Completed Original 57 Karhi 4.60 8.20 100% Completed Original 58 Rangawan 6.00 1.10 100% Completed Original 59 Khurari 7.00 1.73 100% Completed Original Shivpuri O&M Circle 60 Kheru Hotel 1.20 2.00 100% Completed Original 61 BachonChuraha 1.30 3.00 100% Completed Original Morena O&M Circle 62 Rajodha 0.31 3.50 100% Completed Original 63 Garhikheda 4.50 0.55 100% Completed Original 64 Sihoniya 13.50 7.00 100% Completed Original 65 Gureema 6.00 4.22 100% Completed Original 66 Bawdipura 0.04 0.05 100% Completed Original 67 Dhamkan 4.60 2.50 100% Completed Original 68 Vijaygarha 9.10 2.50 100% Completed Original Bhind O&M Circle 69 Konhar 2.00 2.10 100% Completed Original 70 Kanathar 1.50 0.00 100% Completed Original 71 Rampur (Pandari) 8.50 0.00 100% Completed Original Sheopur (O&M) Circle 72 Radep 7.49 1.02 100% Completed Original 73 Vijaypur 5.50 0.00 100% Completed Original 74 Charond 4.30 0.00 100% Completed Original 75 Shyampur 2.00 2.00 100% Completed Original 76 Sheopur Town 3.00 1.84 100% Completed Original Total 130.86 58.89

109 Progress of New 33/11 KV S/S and 33 & 11 KV Distribution Lines added in the updated Scope of work Package 1 Lot I (Bhopal Region) S. Name of Circle Name of Sub 33 KV 11 KV Physical Progress in Updated Sub- Station % as on 31 March station No. Line Line (Original 2018 (Changed Site (KM) (KM) Scope) Location Detail)

Package 1 Lot I

1 Raisen Bagaspur 15.00 17 100% Completed Original

2 Doomer 16.5 1.8 100% Completed Original

3 Bhopal (O&M) Samugaon 100% Completed Original 13.50 4.5

4 Hoshangabad Dhokheda 13.00 7 100% Completed Original

5 Talnagri 8.00 4 100% Completed Original

6 Babri 18.5 3.5 100% Completed Original

7 Betul Chunahujeri 3.50 7 100% Completed Original

8 Sehore Mograram 4 9.5 100% Completed Original

9 Rajgarh Bhokhedi 2.18 2.16 100% Completed Original

10 Vidisha Bagrod 4.5 7.5 100% Completed Original

Total 98.68 63.96

Package 1 Lot II

Package 1 Lot II Gwalior Region

11 Gwalior CC Sindhya Nagar 0.03 0.78 100% Completed Original

12 Science College 0.32 1.43 100% Completed Original

13 Adityapuram 2.00 3.20 100% Completed Original

Total 2.35 5.41

110 ADB-III Loan No. 3066, Package 1 Lot-I. 33 KV & 11 KV Feeders Bhopal Region S. Circle Name of 33 KV Line Length Physical Progress No in KM in % as on 31 March 2018 23. Bhopal CC Amarawat to Saket Nagar 1.40 Completed 24. Bhopal CC BarkhedaPathani to Amrawat 2.01 Completed 25. Bhopal CC Lalghati to budhakheda 1.00 Completed 26. Bhopal CC Vidisha Raod to Bhanpur 6.40 Completed 27. Bhopal CC Lalghati to Telephone Exchange 1.30 Completed 28. Bhopal CC Shahpura to E-8 2.90 Completed 29. Bhopal CC 33KV Berasia and IC 1 through palasi 2.39 Completed 30. Bhopal CC Gamon to Tulsi Nagar s/s 1.81 Completed 31. Bhopal CC Sarangpur to Sarangpur 6.06 Completed 32. Bhopal CC Jeerapur to Kodkiya 14.45 Completed 33. Rajgarh Goriyakhedi to Kachnaariya 4.00 Completed Total 43.72 3. Bhopal CC 11 KV Interconnection New Line 1.85 Completed Gandhi Nagar feeder 4. Sehore 11 KV Sarkheda Feeder 2.53 Completed Total 4.83

ADB-III Loan No. 3066, Package 1 Lot-II. 33 KV & 11 KV Feeders Gwalior Region Length Physical Progress in S. Circle Name of 33 KV Line in KM % as on 31 March No. 2018 9. Gwalior Belakatiraha to Nayagaon 7.50 Completed 10. Sheopur Dhan mil to pali 33 KV line 2.82 Completed 11. Bhind Sewda to Gohad 11.61 Completed 12. Bhind Sewda to Mou 11.10 Completed Total 33.03

Summary of the Updated Scope of Work S. Region Package/ Lot No. 33 KV 11 KV New 33/11 CBs Control No. KV S/S Room 1. Bhopal i.) Total Package 1 Lot I 164.88 69.22 58 136 11 ii.) Total Package 1 Lot I 98.68 63.96 iii.) Total Package 1 Lot I 43.72 4.38 2. Gwalior i.) Total Package 1 Lot II 130.86 58.89 30 195 11 ii.) Total Package 1 Lot II 2.35 5.41 iii.) Total Package 1 Lot II 33.03 Total 473.52 201.86 88 331 22

111 Appendix - VI Land Allotment Circular of Deptt of Revenue, Govt of MP

112 Appendix-VII Photographs of Progress of Subproject- Construction & commissioning of New 33/11 KV Substation under ADB Loan No 3066 (Package 1 Lot – I & Lot – II) (M/s Shyam Indus Power System, Delhi & M/s Agrawal Power Pvt Ltd, Bhopal) Gwalior Region Location: Adityapuram, Gwalior City Circle Date: 18.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Adityapuram

Location: Science College, Gwalior City Circle Date: 18.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Science College Location: Chunahajuri, Gwalior City Circle Date: 15.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Chunahajuri

113 Location: Sindhya Nagar, Gwalior City Circle Date: 18.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Sindhya Nagar

114 Bhopal Region Location: Kohefiza (Lalghati), Bhopal City Circle Date: 15.05.201

New 33/11 KV Substation, Kohefiza (Lalghati)

City Circle: Bhopal Location: Samardha Date: 15.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Samardha

115 Photographs of under Construction Site of Construction & commissioning of New 33/11 KV Substation under ADB Loan No 3066 PPR 41 Lot – I & Lot – II (M/s Agrawal Power Pvt. Ltd, Bhopal)

Location: Babri, Hoshangabad O&M Date: 15.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Babri Location: Doomer, Bhopal O & M Date: 15.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Doomer

116 Location: Bagaspur, Bhopal O & M Date: 15.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Bagaspur Location: Bagrod, Vidisha O & M Date: 15.05.2018

New 33/11 KV Substation, Bagrod

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Appendix-VIII

Sub-station Drawing

118 Appendix - IX GRC Formation Circular of DISCOM-Central

119 Appendix-X Photograph of Public Consultation

Public Consultation in Talnagri S/s, Hoshangabad

Public Consultation in Bagrod S/s, Vidisha Public Consultation in Babri S/s, Hoshangabad

Consultation at Chinnoni & Banmore Substation, Morena

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Consultation at Hasua, Manora and Sironj, Substation, Vidisha

Consultation at ISBT Substation, Bhopal

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Public consultation at Dabri Substation district Public Consultation at village Rangawan Sehore district Gwalior

Public Consultation at Ichhawar Substation, Public Consultation at Bagrod Substation, Sehore Vidisha

Public consultation at Mograram Substation Consultation at Bhokhedi Substation

Consultation at Shamu Gaon Substation

122 Appendix - XI Sample Attendance Sheet of Public Consultation

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124 125 Appendix - XII Standard of Ambient Air Quality & Noise Level

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Source: http://cpcb.nic.in/Deepawali_data/Deepawali_Noise_&_Air_Monitoring_Report_2015.pdf

128 Appendix - XIII Details of labour licenses and associated insurance policies obtained by the respective contractors

129 APPENDIX-XIV Establishment of Environmental Safeguard Management Unit (ESMU)

130 APPENDIX-XV RAMSAR WETLANDS SITES

Sl. Name of Site State Location Date of Area No. Declaration (in sq.km.) 1 Asthamudi Wetland Kerala 19.8.2002 1860 2 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Orissa 19.8.2002 525 3 Bhoj Wetlands Madhya Pradesh 19.8.2002 31 4 Chandertal Wetland Himachal Pradesh 8.11.2005 38.56 5 Chilka Lake Orissa 1.10.1981 1140 6 Deepor Beel Assam 19.8.2002 4.14 7 East Calcutta Wetlands West Bengal 19.8.2002 378 8 Harike Lake Punjab 23.3.1990 86 9 Hokera Wetland Jammu and Kashmir 8.11.2005 13.75 10 Kanjli Lake Punjab 22.1.2002 14.84 11 Keoladeo Ghana NP Rajasthan 1.10.1981 28.73 12 Kolleru Lake Andhra Pradesh 19.8.2002 673 13 Loktak Lake Manipur 23.3.1990 945 14 Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary Gujarat 24/09/12 120 15 Point Calimere Tamil Nadu 19.8.2002 17.26 16 Pong Dam Lake Himachal Pradesh 19.8.2002 307.29 17 Renuka Wetland Himachal Pradesh 8.11.2005 Not Available 18 Ropar Lake Punjab 22.1.2002 41.36 19 Rudrasagar Lake Tripura 8.11.2005 2.40 20 Sambhar Lake Rajasthan 23.3.1990 736 21 Sasthamkotta Lake Kerala 19.8.2002 11.3 22 Surinsar-Mansar Lakes Jammu and Kashmir 8.11.2005 3.50 23 Tsomoriri Lake Jammu and Kashmir 19.8.2002 120 24 Vembanad Kol Wetland Kerala 19.8.2002 4583 25 Upper Ganga River Uttar Pradesh 8.11.2005 265.90 (Brijghat to Narora Stretch) 26 Wular Lake Jammu & Kashmir 23.3.1990 173 Total Area (sq. km.) 12119.03 (Source: Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India) http://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/can-we-save-our-wetlands

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