E2004 v9 Public Disclosure Authorized

HARYANA POWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Public Disclosure Authorized (World Bank Funded)

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN - PACKAGE G6

March 2009 Rev 0 Public Disclosure Authorized

Prepared for: Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL)

Public Disclosure Authorized Prepared by: SMEC () Pvt. Ltd.,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 - 2 1.1 General 1 1.2 Brief Profile of HVPNL 1 1.3 Project Objective 1 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 3 - 10 2.1 Environmental and Social Policy & Procedures (ESPP) of HVPNL 3 2.2 Salient Features of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 4 2.3 Salient Features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 7 2.4 Other Applicable Statutory Environmental Clearances 7 2.4.1 Declaration of eco-sensitive zones by Haryana Government 8 2.5 Project Categorisation 8 2.5.1 Categorisation Criteria of MoEF 8 2.5.2 Categorisation Criteria of World Bank 8 3.0 PROJECT SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 11 - 12 3.1 Project Categorisation as per MoEF and World Bank 11 3.2 Scope of the Study 11 3.3 Methodology 11 4.0 PROJECT BASELINE ENVIRONMENT 13 – 18 4.1 Meteorology 13 4.2 Physical Environment 14 4.2.1 Land Resources 14 4.2.2 Ambient Air Quality 16 4.2.3 Water Resources 16 4.2.4 Noise Environment 17 4.3 Biological Environment 17 4.3.1 Flora 17 4.3.2 Fauna 17 4.4 Socio-economic Environment 17 5.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUB PROJECTS 19 - 40 5.1 The Sub Projects 19 5.1.1 Sub-Project 1 - 220 kV D/C Sector 72, Gurgaon to Rangla Rajpur (Firozpur Zirka) line 20 5.1.2 Sub-Project 2 - 220 kV D/C line from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada () to 22

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Sl No. Particulars Page No. 220 KV sub station A-6 Faridabad 5.1.3 Sub-Project 3 - LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL ) 24 S/Stn to Isherwal S/Stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sangwan () 5.1.4 Sub-Project 4 - 220 kV D/C line with 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Raiwalli () 26 5.1.5 Sub-Project 5 - LILO of one circuit of 220 KV Panchkula- Tepla Line at 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali 29 (Panchkula) 5.1.6 Sub-Project 6 - LILO of 132 KV Isherwal- Jui S/C Line at 132 KV S/Stn () 31 5.1.7 Sub-Project 7 - 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV 33 Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV sub station Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) 5.1.8 Sub-Project 8 - 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV 35 Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV sub station Pali (Gurgaon)- 10 km (Package G6) 5.1.9 Sub-Project 9 - LILO of 132 KV S/C - Namaud line at (Hansi) 37 5.1.10 Sub-Project 10 - LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS- Chandauli line at 132 KV S/Stn 39 Kabri () 6.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 41 – 44 6.1 During Construction Activities 41 6.2 During Operation Activities 43 7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 45 - 48 7.1 Components of EMP 45 7.2 Impacts, Mitigation and Institutional Responsibilities 45 7.3 Institutional Framework 45 7.3.1 EMP Implementation by HVPNL 45 7.3.2 EMP Implementation by Independent Agency 47 7.4 Capacity Building 48 7.5 Environmental Monitoring 48 7.6 Environmental Budget 48

8.0 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 49 – 52

8.1 Institutional Stakeholders’ Consultation 49 8.2 Public Consultation 49 8.3 Purpose 50 8.4 Process Adopted 50 8.5 Outcome of Public Consultation 50 9.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 53 - 58 9.1 Specific Findings and Recommendations of each sub project 53

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Description Page No. 1.0 Abstract of the Grid Substations 1 1.1 Comprehensive Capacity Addition Program under 11th Five Year Plan 2 2.0 ROW Clearance Requirement between Conductors and Trees 4 2.1 Clearance Requirements for Laying of Transmission Lines 8 4.0 Ambient Air Quality in Sample Locations in the State of Haryana 16 4.1 Socio-Economic Profile of Haryana 17

5.0 Length of Transmission lines under Package G-6 19 5.1 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 1 20 5.2 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 2 22 5.3 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 3 24 5.4 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 4 26 5.5 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 5 29 5.6 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 6 31 5.7 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 7 33 5.8 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 8 35 5.9 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 9 37 5.10 Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 10 39 7.0 Environmental Budget for Package G6 48 8.0 List of stakeholders during Institutional Consultation 49

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Description Page No. No. 2.0 Procedure for obtaining forest clearance 6

4.0 Typical rainfall distribution in Haryana 13 4.1 Principal landforms in Haryana 15 4.2 Basic soil associations in Haryana 15 6.0 Excavation for tower erection for 400kv transmission line 41 7.0 Three tier Institutional body at HVPNL 46

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure No. Description Page No. I PROJECT AREA DEMARCATION ON DISTRICT PLANNING MAP 59 II PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROJECT SITE ALONG THE PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE 62 III PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET 72 IV ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 82 V ATTENDANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION 89 VI PHOTOGRAPHS OF STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION 143

LIST OF APPENDIX

Annexure No. Description I MoEF NOTIFICATION ON ARAVALLI HILLS

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

HPGCL Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd

UHBVNL Uttar Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd

DHBVNL Dakshin Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.

ESPP Environmental And Social Policy And Procedures

BBMB Bhakra Beas Management Board

PGCIL Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd

ROW Right Of Way

MoEF Ministry Of Environment And Forest

EIA Environment Impact Assessment

EA Environment Assessment

ESO Environment Safety Officer

ESIU Environment & Social Implementation Unit

ESMC Environment & Social Monitoring Committee

PPEs Personal Protective Equipments

O & M Operation And Maintenance

CPCB Central Pollution Control Board

DFO District Forest Officer

OP Operational Policy

SPCB State Pollution Control Board

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Haryana, a small state in northern India was constituted as a state of India on 1st November, 1966 with as its capital. Haryana's geographical proximity to the national capital New and a well- developed telecom and transportation infrastructure are its major strengths in the economic field. Haryana has a total of 81 cities and towns and 6,759 villages. For administrative purpose, the state is divided into four divisions - , , Gurgaon and Hisar. Geographically, Haryana is situated between 270 37' to 300 35' latitude and 740 28' to 770 36' longitude. The altitude of the state varies between 700 ft to 900 ft above the sea level. The state is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh (U.P) on its eastern border, Punjab on its western border, Uttranchal, & Shivalik Hills on its northern border and Delhi, and Aravali Hills on its southern border. 1.2 Brief Profile of HVPNL The State’s power sector was restructured on August 14, 1998. At present, Haryana power sector comprises of four wholly State-owned Nigams i.e. Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd (HPGCL), Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (HVPNL), Uttar Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (UHBVNL) & Dakshin Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL), which are responsible for power generation, transmission and distribution in the State. With its commitment towards planning of transmission projects in due consideration with minimum adverse environmental & social impacts and hence providing sustainable development, HVPNL has developed its Corporate Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) to address the environment and socio- economic issues arising from its activities. The ESPP outlines HVPNL's approach and commitment to deal with environmental and social issues, relating to its transmission projects, and lays out management procedures and protocols to alleviate the same. The ESPP includes framework for identification, assessment, and management of environmental and social concerns at both organizational and project levels. An abstract of present scenario of Grid substations under HVPNL is given in Table 1.0. Table 1.0: Abstract of the Grid Substations Sl. No. Name of substation No. of substation as on 31.03.2008 1 400 kV substation 6 (PGCIL) + 2 (BBMB) = 8 2 220 kV substation 32 + 8 (BBMB) = 40 3 132 kV substation 120 4 66 kV substation 104 Source: ESPP, September 2008 This report has hence been prepared in due considerations with environmental and social policies and procedures laid down in the ESPP. 1.3 Project Objective

To meet the growing power demand in the state, Haryana Power System Improvement Project has been formulated to improve the transmission and distribution scenario in the state through strategic investments in the

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infrastructure and institutions with loan assistance from World Bank. The project will be implemented through HVPNL, UHVBNL, and DHVBNL. For meeting power load growth & evacuation of the proposed capacity (expected 14 % growth) addition of power, HVPNL has made a comprehensive transmission expansion program at an estimated cost of Rs.7643 crore during 11th five year plan, which is given in Table 1.1. Table 1.1: Comprehensive Capacity Addition Program under 11th Five Year Plan Source of installed capacity 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 State Owned Projects 1587.40 1587.40 1587.40 1587.40 1587.40 Central Sector Share 1514.40 1514.40 1514.40 1514.40 1514.40 Shared Projects - BBMB & IP 937.50 937.50 937.50 937.50 937.50 DCRTPP Nagar 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 Hisar TPS (600X2) Mega Plant Status 1100.00 1100.00 1100.00 Case- II ~ (1150 ± 15%)* 1150.00 1150.00 Aravali STPS, Jhajjar (500*3) {Haryana: 750.00 750.00 Delhi - 50:50} Additional availability through PPA with 111.70 233.70 876.70 1126.70 1930.70 IPPs/CPSU Yamuna Nagar Extension 300.00 300.00 Faridabad Gas 432.00 432.00 Total Capacity (MW) 4751.00 4873.00 6616.00 9498.00 10302.0 Total Available Capacity (at 80% PLF) 3800.80 3898.40 5292.80 7598.40 8241.60 Source: ESPP, September 2008

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2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK As per provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003 Acts, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers in any kind of land. Mandatory environment requirements for HVPNL transmission works includes Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, Environment (Protection) Act 1986, Indian Electricity Rules 1956, Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2003, Conservation of Natural resource related laws, Environment requirement of World Bank OP4.36 on forest, World Bank OP 4.11 on physical cultural resources, World Bank OP 4.04 on natural habitats. 2.1 Environmental and Social Policy & Procedures (ESPP) of HVPNL

HVPNL is committed to identify, assess, and manage environmental and social concerns at both organization and project levels by strictly following the basic principles of avoidance, minimization and mitigation of environmental & social impacts with the improvement of Management System and introduction of State of the Art and proven technologies. The power transmission system includes and incorporates the transmission line, its right of way (ROW), Switchyards, Sub-stations. The principle structure of the transmission line includes the line itself, conductors, towers supports etc. The voltage capacity of the transmission line affects the sizes required for principal structures. The ROW in which transmission line is constructed ranges in width from 18 meters (66 kV) to 52 meters (for 400 kV line). The key principals of HVPNL environmental and social policy (ESPP) are:  Avoid carrying out operations in environmentally sensitive areas such as forests, national park, and biosphere reserves;  Consider environmental implications of location, terrain, and sensitive areas in impact identification and mitigate these with innovative / practical engineering solutions;  Application of efficient and safe technology practices;  Abate pollution in all its activities and operations;  Minimizing energy losses and promote energy efficiency in all activities;  Avoid any disruption of socially sensitive areas with regard to human habitation and areas of cultural significance;  Wherever losses are suffered, assistance will be provided to the affected persons to improve or at least regain their living standards;  Consultations will be held among local population regarding finalization of proposed route of the transmission lines and sub-stations;  Ensure in delivering R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s entitlement framework;  Involuntary resettlement will be avoided or minimized by exploring all viable alternative project designs;  All adversely affected persons including those without title to land will be provided assistance to improve or regain their living standards to the pre project levels;  Special attention will be paid for the improvement of living standards of marginalized and vulnerable groups;

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 Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) will be prepared in close consultation with the affected families to ensure their acceptability as well as timely delivery of entitlements and assistance;  If any person’s remaining land holding becomes operationally non viable, the entire holding will be acquired and compensated accordingly, if the affected family desires. A similar approach will be adopted for structures affected partially; and  Physical works will not commence on any portion of land before compensation and assistance to the affected population have been provided in accordance with the policy framework. 2.2 Salient Features of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Investigations and surveys carried out in connection with development projects such as transmission lines, hydro-electric projects, seismic surveys, exploration for oil drilling etc. will not attract the provisions of the Act as long as these surveys do not involve any clearing of forest or cutting of trees, and operations are restricted to clearing of bushes and lopping of tree branches for purpose of sighting. If, however, investigations and surveys involve clearing of forest area or felling of trees, prior permission of the Central Government is mandatory. Notwithstanding the above, survey, investigation and exploration shall not be carried out in wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and sample plots demarcated by the Forest Department without obtaining the prior approval of the Central Government, whether or not felling of trees is involved. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 provides for the conservation of forests and regulating diversion of forestlands for non-forestry purposes. When transmission projects fall within forestlands, prior clearance is required from relevant authorities under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. State governments cannot de- reserve any forestland or authorize its use for any non-forest purposes without approval from the Central government. There are three steps of forest clearance for Transmission line. (a) Route Alignment: To achieve this, route selection of transmission lines is undertaken in close consultation with representatives from the State Forest Departments and the Department of Revenue. Alterations are made to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and settlements at execution stage. (b) Right of Way (ROW): Right of Way (ROW) width depends on the line voltage. A maximum width of ROW for transmission lines on forest land and minimum clearances between conductors and trees to be adhered in route selection as specified in IS: 5613 and by the MOEF guidelines, which is given in Table 2.0. Table 2.0: ROW Clearance Requirement between Conductors and Trees Transmission Max ROW Ground Clearance (m) Minimum Clearance between Conductors & Voltage (KV) (m) Tops of Tree (m) 11 kV 7 2.75 2.6 33 kV 15 3.70 2.8 66 kV 18 4.00 3.4 110 kV 22 4.00 5.7 132 kV 27 4.60 4.0 220 kV 35 5.50 4.6 400 kV 52 7.30 5.5

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MoEF guidelines are available in Annexure- VII of ESPP, September, 2008. (c) Formulation of Forest Proposal: After finalization of route-alignment and ROW width, and if the ROW passes through forest area, HVPNL will submit the details in prescribed performa (Annexure-II of ESPP, September, 2008) to the respective Nodal Officer (Forest) of State Government. Nodal Officer will forward the details to the concerned Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for formulation of forest proposal for processing of clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The DFO will then survey the relevant forest area required for the construction of transmission line under the possible alternatives. The proposal will then be submitted to the State Forest Department and shall be forwarded to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in the state and finally to the State Secretariat. The State Government will then recommend the proposal for further processing and approval to:- 1. Concerned Regional Office of the MoEF, if the area involved is 40 hectare or less 2. MoEF, New Delhi if the area is more than 40 hectare Proposal involving diversion of forest land up to 1 ha: In such cases, no alternate non-forest land is to be given by user agency. They are to deposit amount for compensatory afforestation equal to ten times the number of trees likely to be felled. If the forest land involved is without trees amount for compensatory afforestation @ 2500 plants per ha, will be deposited by the user agency. Proposal involving diversion of forest land above 1 ha: In such case equivalent non forest land is also given by the user agency for compensatory afforestation along with the amount for compensatory afforestation The MoEF approves the proposal in two stages. In principle or first stage approval is accorded with certain conditions depending upon the case. Second stage or final approval is accorded by the MoEF after receiving the compliance report from State Government. The Forest approval procedure is given in Figure 2.0.

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Figure 2.0: Procedure for obtaining forest clearance

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Compensatory Afforestation:

(i) Compensatory afforestation is one of the most important conditions stipulated by the Central Government while approving proposals for de-reservation or diversion of forest land for non-forest uses. It is essential that with all such proposals, a comprehensive scheme for compensatory afforestation is formulated and submitted to the Central Government. (ii) The detailed compensatory afforestation scheme along with details of non-forest/degraded forest area identified for compensatory afforestation, map, etc. is required to be submitted in the prescribed form. Land for Compensatory Afforestation:

(i) Compensatory afforestation shall be done over equivalent area of non-forest land; (ii) In the event that non-forest land of compensatory afforestation is not available in the same district, non-forest land for compensatory afforestation may be identified anywhere else in the State/UT as near as possible to the site of diversion, so as to minimise adverse impact on the micro-ecology of the area; (iii) Where non-forest lands are not available or non-forest land is available in less extent to the forest area being diverted, compensatory afforestation may be carried out over degraded forest twice in extent to the area being diverted or to the difference between forest land being diverted and available non-forest land, as the case may be; (iv) The non-availability of non-forest land for compensatory afforestation would be accepted by the Central Government only on the Certificate from the Chief Secretary to the State/UT Government to that effect; and (v) The above compensatory afforestation may be raised over degraded forest land twice in extent of the forest area being diverted/de-reserved in respect of laying of transmission lines up to 220 kV. 2.3 Salient Features of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is an umbrella legislation that provides a holistic framework for the protection and improvement to the environment. Since the transmission line projects are non polluting in nature and do not involve any disposal of solid waste, effluents and hazardous substances on land, air and water, so limited requirements of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are applicable. However, the following Rules and Regulations under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 are applicable during operation of HVPNL.

(i) Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001; (ii) Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003; and (iii) Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. 2.4 Other Applicable Statutory Clearances Environmental clearance is not applicable to Power transmission projects as per EIA Notification, 2006 (and amendments thereafter). The applicability of environmental and other relevant rules and acts has been assessed. The Table 2.1 shows the clearances required during different stages of laying of transmission lines.

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Table – 2.1: Clearance Requirements for Laying of Transmission Lines

Sl. Activity Statute Requirement Competent Responsible Time Required No. Authority Agency for Obtaining Clearance

Pre-Construction Stage (Responsibility: HVPNL, Haryana)

1 Forest Forest Conservation Acquisition of forest Local Community, HVPNL, Haryana 5-6 months Clearance1 Act 1980 & MoEF land for transmission State and MoEF Letter Dt. 18.02.1998 line passing through forest

2 Tree cutting Forest Conservation Permission for tree Local Authority HVPNL, Haryana 2-3 months from non- Act 1980 & MoEF cutting due to (DM/DC) forest area Letter Dt. 18.02.1998 proposed transmission line

Construction Stage (Responsibility: Contractor)

1 Engagement Labour Act Labour license Labour The Contractor 2-3 months of labour Commissioner 2.4.1 Declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones by Haryana Government Haryana Government vide its letter No. 1471-Ft-4-2007/3281 dated 6.3.2007 has submitted a proposal to Ministry of Environment & Forests Government of India for declaration of eco-sensitive zones around all the National parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State as per Annexure-XI of ESPP. The notification of the eco-sensitive zone prohibiting certain activities is yet to be issued by Government of India under Environment Protection Act. National Parks include:

(iv) , and (v) , Gurgaon. Wildlife Sanctuaries includes:

(i) Bhihdawas Sanctuary, Jhajjar; (ii) Nahar sanctuary, ; (iii) Chhilchhila Sanctuary, ; (iv) Bir Shikargarh Sanctuary, Panchkula; (v) Abubshehar Sanctuary, ; (vi) Sanctuary, & Kurukshetra; (vii) Khaparwas Sanctuary Jhajjar; (viii) Bir Bara Ban, ; (ix) Kalesar Sanctuary, Yamunanagar and (x) Sanctuary, Panchkula.

1 Forest Clearance for the subprojects under package G6 is not required as none of them passes through forest land

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As per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government prohibits the carrying on the process and operations, except with its prior permission, in relation to Electrification (laying of new transmission lines) in specified area of . (Refer Appendix 1) None of the sub project under Package G6 is passing or close to above list. 2.5 Project Categorisation Categorization of a project from environmental considerations is important to define the scope of further environmental study. It needs to be undertaken as part of the project preparation. 2.5.1 Categorisation Criteria of MoEF As per Section 4 of EIA Notification 2006 by MoEF, all projects and activities are broadly categorized in to two catagories – Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts on human health and natural and manmade resources. List of all such activities or projects are given in the Schedule (EIA Notification 2006) which shall require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the MoEF on the recommendation of EAC constituted by the Central Govt or from the State / Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) depending upon the categorization of projects as mentioned above. N.B:- The aforementioned Schedule does not include activities or projects related to Electrification / Transmission lines / Substations. 2.5.2 Categorisation Criteria of World Bank 2.5.2.1 World Bank OP- 4.01 on Environmental Assessment The Bank undertakes environmental screening of each proposed project to determine the appropriate extent and type of EA. The Bank classifies the proposed project into one of four categories, depending on the type, location, sensitivity, and scale of the project and the nature and magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. (a) Category A: A proposed project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are sensitive2, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. EA for a Category A project examines the project's potential negative and positive environmental impacts, compares them with those of feasible alternatives (including the "without project" situation), and recommends any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance. For a Category A project, the borrower is responsible for preparing a report, normally an EIA (or a suitably comprehensive regional or sectoral EA). (b) Category B: A proposed project is classified as Category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts on human populations or environmentally important areas--including wetlands, forests, grasslands, and other natural habitats--are less adverse than those of Category A projects. These impacts are site-specific; few if any of them are irreversible; and in most cases mitigatory measures can be designed more readily than for

2 A potential impact is considered "sensitive" if it may be irreversible (e.g., lead to loss of a major natural habitat) or raise issues covered by OP 4.04, Natural Habitats; OP/BP 4.10, Indigenous Peoples; OP/BP 4.11, Physical Cultural Resources or OP 4.12, Involuntary Resettlement

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Category A projects. The scope of EA for a Category B project may vary from project to project, but it is narrower than that of Category A EA. Like Category A EA, it examines the project's potential negative and positive environmental impacts and recommends any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance. The findings and results of Category B EA are described in the project documentation (Project Appraisal Document and Project Information Document)3. (c) Category C: A proposed project is classified as Category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. Beyond screening, no further EA action is required for a Category C project. (d) Category FI: A proposed project is classified as Category FI if it involves investment of Bank funds through a financial intermediary, in subprojects that may result in adverse environmental impacts. 2.5.2.2 World Bank OP- 4.36 on Forest This policy applies to the following types of Bank-financed investment projects: (a) projects that have or may have impacts on the health and quality of forests; (b) projects that affect the rights and welfare4 of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests; (c) projects that aim to bring about changes in the management, protection, or utilization of natural forests or plantations, whether they are publicly, privately, or communally owned. 2.5.2.3 World Bank OP- 4.11 on Physical Cultural Resources The following projects are classified during the environmental screening process as Category A or B, and are subject to the provisions of this policy: (a) any project involving significant excavations, demolition, movement of earth, flooding, or other environmental changes; and (b) any project located in, or in the vicinity of, a physical cultural resources site recognized by the borrower. Projects specifically designed to support the management or conservation of physical cultural resources are individually reviewed, and are normally classified as Category A or B5. 2.5.2.4 World Bank OP- 4.04 on Natural Habitats The OP 4.04 pertains to policies for conservation of natural habitats such as National Park, Sanctuaries, Game Reserves, and Biosphere Zones. The bank does not support any project involving significant conversion of natural habitats unless there are no feasible alternatives for the project and its siting.

3 When the screening process determines, or national legislation requires, that any of the environmental issues identified warrant special attention, the findings and results of Category B EA may be set out in a separate report. Depending on the type of project and the nature and magnitude of the impacts, this report may include, for example, a limited environmental impact assessment, an environmental mitigation or management plan, an environmental audit, or a hazard assessment. For Category B projects that are not in environmentally sensitive areas and that present well-defined and well-understood issues of narrow scope, the Bank may accept alternative approaches for meeting EA requirements: for example, environmentally sound design criteria, siting criteria, or pollution standards for small-scale industrial plants or rural works; environmentally sound siting criteria, construction standards, or inspection procedures for housing projects; or environmentally sound operating procedures for road rehabilitation projects. 4 The rights and welfare of people affected by projects should be assessed in relation to the requirements and procedures of OP 4.10, Indigenous Peoples, OP 4.11, Physical Cultural Resources, and OP 4.12, Involuntary Resettlement. 5 For definitions of project categories A and B, see OP 4.01, Environmental Assessment, paragraph 8

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3.0 PROJECT SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 3.1 Project Categorisation as per MoEF and World Bank

As per MoEF EIA Notification, dated 14th September 2006 and subsequent Amendments of EIA Notification, dated 19th January 2009, the proposed project does not fall under any of the Categories. Therefore, the project would not require prior environmental clearance from MoEF. As per Topographical Sheet and site verification by a team of Environmental and Social Experts, none of the following have been found throughout the project area:

 Environmentally important areas such as (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries  Human habitation Therefore, it does not fall under Category A as per the World Bank (OP 4.01). During construction, there might be minimal impact on environment for the short run and there will be significant and permanent change in the land use pattern of the proposed land for the sub projects. Hence, the proposed project has been considered as Category B project. Hence, none of the sub-projects under Package G5 require detailed EIA study. Therefore, EMP has been prepared with limited environmental analysis in accordance with World Bank’s Operational Policies (OP) and Government of India Guidelines. 3.2 Scope of the Study

 Comparison among candidate location for tower erection for proposed transmission lines based on criteria in ESPP  Assessment of direct and indirect impacts due to the project;  Assessment of magnitude of impact on landuse throughout the proposed alignment;  Recommendation of the most suitable alignment;  Formulation of mitigation measures for the adverse impacts in line with ESPP  Recommendation of the environmental enhancement measures (e.g. tree plantations)  Quantification of works required to be executed (e.g. compensatory plantation through Forest Department);  To conduct adequate public consultation and the recommendations arising thereon. 3.3 Methodology

The methodology used for preparation of EMP is based on the MoEF’s EIA Notification, dated 14th September 2006, World Bank’s OP and GoI Guidelines. The project was carried out through various defined activities as detailed in this section of the report. The methodology adopted includes the following work plan:

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Activity 1: Kick-off Meeting with Superintending Engineer & Other Divisional Officers, HVPNL A kick-off meeting of the Environmental Expert and the Social Expert of SMEC has been held with the Superintending Engineer & Other Divisional Officers, HVPNL, Panchkula, , Hisar, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Circles on 19th, 20th, 24th, 27thFebruary, 2009 respectively to discuss the following:

(a) Walkover survey carried out by HVPNL; (b) Route of proposed Transmission lines (c) Site visit schedule and related activities for the same. Activity 2: Collection of Relevant Information Available for the Proposed Sub Projects Relevant information/ data collected prior to site visits included:

 Relevant Topographical Sheets of the proposed alignment;  Walkover survey wherever available; and  Information regarding various other alternatives in each case. Activity 3: Conduction of Site Visits and Consultations (Two levels – Institutional and Community/ Public Level) Proposed Transmission lines as indicated in Table 5.0 were visited to conduct a thorough site appreciation and understanding of key environmental features and issues involved at the site. In addition, public consultations at the nearby villages at Panchayat level and also at villager level have been carried out using “Focused Group Discussion” method. Activity 4: Preparation of EMP Based on the information collected via stakeholder consultation, site visits and public consultations, an EMP has been developed.

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4.0 PROJECT BASELINE ENVIRONMENT This chapter documents the major findings of the baseline conditions that have been used to formulate the EMP including the mitigation and enhancement measures. Since the baseline environmental scenario is more or less consistent in the state, hence the following sections provide an environmental setting for the state of Haryana. 4.1 Meteorology

Haryana lies in the arid and semiarid zone of north-westem India. Temperatures range from 500 C in summer to near 00 C in winter with an average of 230 C year round. Rainfall is highly seasonal (semi-arid monsoon) with considerable (20-40%) annual variation in total amount. Total rainfall varies from under 400 mm in the south- westem portions of the State which borders the desert of Rajasthan to over 1000 mm on the piedmont fan in the north-east. Typical rainfall distribution in Haryana is shown in Figure 4.0. Most (70-80%) of the precipitation comes within the summer monsoon season (July-August). Although November is the driest month, significant rainfall also occurs in the winter (December and January).

Figure 4.0.: Typical rainfall distribution in Haryana

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4.2 Physical Environment 4.2.1 Land Resources Haryana State lies on the Yamuna-Ghaggar plane extending south-west from the Shivalik Hills at the base of the Himalayas to the remnants of the Aravali Hills near . Principal landforms in Haryana are shown in Figure 4.1. The slopes vary gradually to the south-west, rising gradually again in the vicinity of the Aravali Hills. Most of the plain areas fall between 200m, in the south, to 365 m above medium sea level (MSL) at the base of the Shivalik Hills (Singh 1995). Khadar, or flood plain areas are present along the Yamuna River and the Ghaggar River beds. These areas are flooded annually during the monsoon season. A nearly flat alluvial plain covers large areas of the central portion of the State. Slight elevational relief is provided by former beds of ancient streams and recently constructed irrigation canals. This plain rises slightly in the south as alluvium gives way to sand dunes. The Himalayan foothills terminate abruptly on the plain along the northem border of the State. Scattered along the southem border, the Aravali Hills are intensively eroded remnants of four ancient isolated hill ranges. Rock outcroppings from Namaul to Delhi are the remains of these ranges. Sand dunes are present in the extreme south and south-west which make this area difficult to irrigate. Heavy over-grazing by livestock occurs on the dunes particularly during drought years when an influx of herds from even drier regions to the south-west occurs. Consequently these dunes are often unstable and easily wind borne. Basic soil associations in Haryana are shown in Figure 4.2. Alluvial soils of the piedmont outwash of northern Haryana are highly variable, ranging from predominantly stones and gravel to sandy or clayey. Areas with high clay content are often utilized in the manufacture of bricks and building blocks. The alignment from Panchkula to Shahabad, traverses such a region. Further away from the Shivalik Hills, the soils are sandy loams and clay, formed of river alluvium, and tend to be deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. Khadar areas, which are annually renewed by flood sediments, are more nutrient rich and require less intensive fertilization. Throughout the region, saline deposits and calcium carbonate layers cause localized farming problems. Mineral resources of the plains region are limited (Gupta 1990). Small deposits of iron ore are present in the Aravali tract near arnaul. Limestone which occurs near Ambala and Surajpur, and kankar at Bhiwani and Rohtak is the basis for local cement manufacturing operations. Slate is mined from outcroppings near Rewari. Clay is widely used throughout the State in the production of bricks, except for sand dune dominated areas. In the Gurgoan district some clay of superior quality is used in the production of china.

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Figure 4.1.: Principal landforms in Haryana Figure 4.2.: Basic soil associations in Haryana

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4.2.2 Ambient Air Quality Air Quality is generally good throughout the region although dust storms induced by thermal conditions and bare soils occur frequently. In local communities dust/ particulate matter pollution may be high when traffic volume or speeds are high and unpaved bemns are used as the travel lane. Other air quality parameters are generally well below pollution standards. Table 4.0 gives the ambient air quality in sample locations in the State of Haryana. Table 4.0: Ambient Air Quality in Sample Locations in the State of Haryana Parameter City Location Type of Average Std n Air % Area (µg/m3) Deviation quality vio SOx Faridabad Shivalik Global Industries I 12 2 97 L 0 Regional Office R 10 2 126 L 0 Yamuna Nagar Ballarpur Industries I 17 3 52 L 0 Hisar Urban Estate II R 9 1 86 L 0 Guru Jambehswar Univ. R 8 2 94 L 0 NOx Faridabad Shivalik Global Industries I 23 3 97 L 0 Regional Office R 22 3 126 L 0 Yamuna Nagar Ballarpur Industries I 31 6 52 L 0 Hisar Urban Estate II R BDL 1 86 L 0 Guru Jambehswar Univ. R BDL 2 93 L 0 RSPM Faridabad Shivalik Global Industries I 173 11 97 H 97 Regional Office R 154 15 126 C 99 Yamuna Nagar Ballarpur Industries I 137 49 57 H 40 Hisar Urban Estate II R 187 96 97 C 75 Guru Jambehswar Univ. R 93 29 94 C 38 SPM Faridabad Shivalik Global Industries I 409 23 96 H 0 Regional Office R 353 47 125 C 99 Yamuna Nagar Ballarpur Industries I 230 77 57 M 0 Hisar Urban Estate II R 248 123 97 C 63 Guru Jambehswar Univ. R 164 51 94H H 20 (Source: http://www.cpcb.nic.in/Data-2006_air.php)

4.2.3 Water Resources The Yamuna River which forms part of Haryana's eastem boundary is the only perennial river in the region. The Ghaggar River has disappearing flows unless swollen by the monsoon. From November to June the riverbed is planted in Hisar and Sirsa districts. The Markanda, Saraswati, Tangri, , and Rakshi Rivers, which originate as drainage flowing south-west from the Shivalik Hills and the Kasauli, Indori, Krishmavati, Landoha, Badshapur Nallah and which flow north from the Mewat Hills before disappearing from the plains are all intermittent flowing streams. During the monsoon season, however, substantial portions of the region are subject to flooding. The depth of the groundwater table throughout much of the region generally ranges from 3 to 9 m below the surface. In the south, particularly in the vicinity of Hisar and Jind, groundwater occurs at greater depths. Groundwater supplies are frequently brackish. Regional groundwater movement generally coincides with surface topography and is from north-east to south-west in most of the State except in the southern portion where it is south to north. Irrigation canals and road alignments often cause localised water logging conditions within the study area (Singh 1995). High ground water levels (i. e. within 2 m of the surface) generate Kankar

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formation through capillary transport of water to the surface where it evaporates leaving behind salts. The groundwater table tends to be higher in Ambala, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Sonepat, and Rohtak districts where it often averages 3 m (Chib 1977) in depth and Kankar deposits are conmmonI.n Mahendragrah, Bhiwani, Hisar, Jind and Sirsa groundwater is generally found from 10 m to as much as 50 m depth. Intensive canal irrigation in shallow groundwater areas raises the water table to a level where Kankar forrnation can occur rendering the soil unsuitable for cultivation. 4.2.4 Noise Environment Noise levels are generally low, except in urban areas where horn blowing, a fixture of Indians drivers, are applied liberally by most motorists. 4.3 Biological Environment 4.3.1 Flora Haryana State lies at the meeting point of three vegetative zones: the westem Himalayas to the north, the upper Gangetic Plains to the east, and West Indian Desert or Arid Zone which encompasses most of the State (MP Singh et al. 1994). The original natural vegetation of the region was tropical thom forest in arid areas and tropical dry deciduous forest in moister north-eastem sections (Agarwala 1990).Today the forest area has been reduced to 1703 sq. km (3.85% of the total land area). This is the lowest percent forest cover of any state in India outside of Delhi. Nearly 94 percent of this forest area falls within reserves or has protected status. The majority of the growing stock is located in the north-eastem part of the State. Eucalyptus, because of its rapid growth rate and tolerance of semiarid conditions, has been planted along various roads. Other species commonly planted include Shisham, Kiker Cassia Festuty, Pongamia and Jaman. Similar plantings are present along highways in southern and westem parts of the State, although, because of the arid conditions, Acacias, Mesquite and Tarnarix replace Eucalyptus, Pongamia and Jaman. 4.3.2 Fauna Various species of mammals, birds and reptiles are found in the state. Commonly observed faunal species in project areas have been enlisted in respective sub project details in Chapter 5, all species being highly tolerant of human activities. No rare, threatened or endangered species of wildlife are known to occur on or near the project locations. 4.4 Socio Economic Environment A brief of socio-economic profile of the state (in comparison to statistics of the country) is given in Table 4.1. Table 4.1: Socio-Economic Profile of Haryana

Sl. No. Item Haryana India 1. Total population (Census 2001) (in millions) 21.14 1028.61 2. Decadal Growth (Census 2001) (%) 28.43 21.54 3. Crude Birth Rate (SRS 2007) 23.4 23.1 4. Crude Death Rate (SRS 2007) 6.6 7.4 5. Total Fertility Rate (NFHS-III) 2.7 2.7 6. Infant Mortality Rate (SRS 2007) 55 55 7. Maternal Mortality Ratio (SRS 2001 - 2003) 162 301

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Sl. No. Item Haryana India 8. Sex Ratio (Census 2001) 861 933 9. Population below Poverty line (%) 8.74 26.10 10. Schedule Caste population (in millions) 4.09 166.64 11. Schedule Tribe population (in millions) 0 84.33 12. Female Literacy Rate (Census 2001) (%) 55.7 53.7 http://mohfw.nic.in/NRHM/State%20Files/haryana.htm#sp) However, the detailed socio-economic profile of each of the districts falling within Project scope is presented in respective RRAP reports.

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5.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUB PROJECTS 5.1 The Sub Projects The project under Package G-6 Transmission lines of Hisar, Faridabad, Panchkula, Gurgaon and Karnal Circles is given in Table 5.0. Tentative locations for all the subprojects are shown on District Planning Maps (where available) and are given in Annexure I. Table 5.0: Length of Transmission lines under Package G-6

S. Name of Transmission line Name of the Length of Revised Length No. of No. TS Circle / line (in Km.) of line (in Km.) towers Division as per as per site footed contract Walkover survey 1 220 KV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Faridabad / Rajpur (Firozpur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq..inch 80 80 289 ACSR (Moose) via Nuh 2 Const. of 220 KV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) Faridabad / from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada Faridabad 6 5.64 39 (Faridabad) to 220 KV sub-station A-5 Faridabad 3 LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 Hisar / KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn Bhiwani at 220 KV S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm 40 40 58 “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40km 4 220 KV D/C line from 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 Panchkula / KV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch Panchkula 15 13.2 58 ACSR (Moose) 5 LILO of one circuit of 220 KV D/C Panchkula – Panchkula / Tapla line at 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) Panchkula 10 4.5 17 with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) 6 LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 KV Hisar / sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) Bhiwani 5 4.2 15

7 Const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 Gurgaon / sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to Rewari 10 11.26 36 proposed 132 KV substation Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) 8 Const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 Gurgaon / sq “ACSR(Zebra) from 220 kv Dhanonda to Rewari 10 13.515 43 proposed 132 KV Sub-station Pali (Gurgaon) 9 LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Hisar / Hisar Masudpur (Hansi) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR 15 13.620 46 (Painther) 10 LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS – Karnal / Chandauli line at 132 KV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) Panipat 3 2.305 10 with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) Total 194 188.24 611

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5.1.1 Sub-Project 1 - 220 kV D/C Sector 72, Gurgaon to Rangla Rajpur (Firozpur Zirka) line The Transmission Line is proposed with 220 kV D/C Sector 72, Gurgaon to Rangla Rajpur (Firozpur Zirka) line with 0.6 sq. inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh. The total length of the Transmission Line was 80 km as per the contract and so as per walkover survey. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.1 : Assessment of Alternatives for Sub project 1 Sl. Comparative Statement in Parameters Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 No. favour of Chosen Alternative-2 1. Required ROW for 35m 35m Alternative 2 was chosen as Transmission Line against Alternative 1 because of 2. Name of the nearest Firozpur Zirkha, Sakras, Kherli khurd, Firozpur Zirkha, Sakras, Kherli khurd, Siswana the following reason- Villages along the Siswana Jatka, Mandikheda, Mandkoli, Jatka, Mandikheda, Mandkoli, Aterna A section of alignment opted in Transmission Line Aterna Shamsabad, Bhadas, Marhi, Shamsabad, Bhadas, Marhi, Ganduri, Gohna, Alternative 1 passes through Ganduri, Gohna, Dihana, Malab, Dihana, Malab, Nizampur, Adbat, salaheri, Aravalli hills (near Iqlimpur Nizampur, Adbat, salaheri, Frozpur Frozpur Namak, salamba, , Hiranthala, village). Namak, salamba, Ghasera, Hiranthala, Chapra, Rewasan, Kherli Kankar, Badelki, As per MoEF Notifications under Chapra, Rewasan, Kherli Kankar, Badelki, Barauta, Ata, Jokapur, Lakhuwas, khaika, Environment Protection) Act, Barauta, Ata, Jokapur, Lakhuwas, khaika, Berka, Ghadi Bazidpur, Mehandwara, 1986 and Environment Berka, Ghadi Bazidpur, Mehandwara, , Badashapur village (Jain Farm (Protection) Rules, 1986 Iqlimpur, Sector 72(Gurgaon) House) , Sector 72(Gurgaon) “Electrification (laying of new 3. Terrain Plain and Hilly Plain transmission lines)” is prohibited (except with its prior 4. Existing Landuse Primarily agricultural field and small patch Primarily agricultural field permission). (Refer Appendix 1) of plantations on hills 5. Type of existing Seasonal crops such as Mustard, wheat Seasonal crops such as Mustard, wheat etc Alternative 2 on the other hand vegetation etc avoids Aravalli hills (eco- sensitive area) and passes 6. NH Crossing / Nearby nil nil mostly through agricultural area 7. Metal Road Crossing / 9 PWD roads and one proposed Manesar- 9 PWD roads and one proposed Manesar- hence justified. PWD Road Crossing Palwal expressway Palwal expressway 8. Railway Crossing Nil Nil 9. Nearby River or Surface Gurgaon Canal, few distributaries, Kotla Gurgaon Canal, few distributaries, Kotla Drain water/ Canal Crossing Drain and Umra Minor and Umra Minor 10. Crossing of Five 6kV lines, Three 220kV lines, two Five 6kV lines, Three 220kV lines, two 400kV Transmission Line 400kV lines, one 560kV line and three lines, one 560kV line and three sectional sectional towers towers 11. No. of Affected person Described in RRAP report Described in RRAP report

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Sl. Comparative Statement in Parameters Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 No. favour of Chosen Alternative-2 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent Few trees of Safeda and Kikar Few trees of Safeda and Kikar of damage 13. Forest involvement Yes, for tree cutting only (if any) Yes, for tree cutting only (if any) 14. Concerned Forest DFO, Mewat District and DFO, Mewat District and Gurgaon District Department for necessary approval 15. Type of Common Flora Common flora- Babul, Kikar, Neem, Common flora- Babul, Kikar, Neem, Safeda, & Fauna Safeda, Pipal, etc Pipal, etc Common fauna- monkey, domestic Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, common rodents, common reptiles, etc common reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common Common geese, White Breasted geese, White Breasted Kingfisher Kingfisher 16. Endangered Species, if Nil Nil any 17. Historical/ Cultural Nil Nil monuments 18. Details of Tribal area if Nil Nil any The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.2 Sub-Project -2 220 kV D/C line from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 KV sub station A-6 Faridabad The Transmission Line is proposed with 220 kV D/C line with 0.5 sq. inch ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub stationA-6 Faridabad. The total length of the Transmission Line was 6 km as per the contract, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 5.640 km as per walkover survey. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.2: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 2 Sl. Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in Parameters No. (straight line) (Finalised Alternative) favour of chosen alternative 1. Required ROW for 35m 35m Alternative 2 was chosen as Transmission Line against Alternative 1 because of 2. Name of the nearest Villages Mujeri Village and NTPC Complex Mujeri Village and few sectors of Faridabad the following reasons- and other settlements along the Transmission Line a) Alternative 1 crosses builtup area as well as Industrial area 3. Terrain Plain Plain (NTPC Complex), whereas 4. Landuse Plantations, builtup area, and agricultural Existing and Proposed Green belt of HUDA alternative 2 passes through area HUDA green belt6; hence 5. Type of existing vegetation Dense babul, crops like vegetables, lentils, Crops like vegetables, lentils, wheat, mustard justified. wheat, mustard etc etc b) Alternative 1 crosses dense 6. NH Crossing / Nearby Nil Nil plantations of babul, whereas 7. Metal Road Crossing / PWD Two PWD roads One PWD crossing Alternative 2 avoids the same, Road Crossing hence justified 8. Railway Crossing Nil Nil 9. Nearby River or Surface , Rampur Distributary, Agra Canal, Rampur Distributary, Ballabhgarh water/ Canal Crossing Ballabhgarh Distributary Distributary 10. Crossing of Transmission Three existing 220kV lines, one proposed One existing 66kV line, three existing 220kV Line 220kV line, one existing 400kV line lines, one proposed 220kV line, one existing 400kV line 11. No. of Affected person Described in RRAP report Described in RRAP report 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of Dense plantations of Babul Minor Shrubs, local grass etc damage

6 At present, HUDA green belt exists parallel to Agra Canal and is proposed along the proposed road passing through agricultural field of Mujeri Village, for which land has already been acquired by HUDA

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Sl. Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in Parameters No. (straight line) (Finalised Alternative) favour of chosen alternative 13. Forest involvement Nil Nil 14. Concerned Forest DFO, , Haryana DFO, Faridabad District, Haryana Department for necessary approval 15. Type of Common Flora & Common flora- Babul, Kikar, Neem, Safeda, Common flora- Kikar, Neem, Safeda, Pipal, Fauna Pipal, etc etc Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, common reptiles, etc rodents, common reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common Common geese, White Breasted Kingfisher geese, White Breasted Kingfisher 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural Nil Nil monuments 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.3 Sub-Project 3 - LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/Stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) The Transmission Line is proposed with LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/Stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 40 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.3: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 3 Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in favour No. (Finalised alternative) (Straight Line) of chosen alternative-1 1. Required ROW for 35 m Same as Alternate 1 Alternative 1 was chosen as against Transmission Line Alternative 2 because of the following 2. Name of the nearest Villages Majahadpur, Ratera, Gurkhana Johra, Kirawar, Affected villages (3 nos.) - reason- along the Transmission Line Jaran ki Chhan, Alakpura, Sagwan Majahadpur, Kirawar and Alternate 1 will not affect any of the Alakpura, villages mentioned 3. Plain Same as Alternate 1 Terrain Alternate 2 on the other hand will 4. Mainly agricultural land Agricultural land, Settlement affect major settlements at 3 villages Existing Landuse and so it has been avoided. 5. Mustard, Wheat, Grains, Vegetables, Fruits Same as Alternate 1 Type of existing vegetation 6. Nil Nil NH Crossing / Nearby 7. 1 crossing near Majahadpur, 2 crossings near Same as Alternate 1 Metal Road Crossing / PWD Ratera, 2 crossings near Kirawar, 1 crossing Road Crossing between Jaran ki Chhan and Alakpura, 2 crossings between Alakpura and Sagwan 8. Nil Railway Crossing 9. Khanak minor canal crossing near Gurkhana Same as Alternate 1 Nearby River or Surface water/ Johra, Bhurtana minor canal crossing between Canal Crossing Jaran ki Chhan and Alakpura, Baliyali minor crossing near Sagwan 10. Power line crossing near village Majahadpur Same as Alternate 1 Crossing of Transmission Line 11. Described in RRAP Report Same as Alternate 1 No. of Affected person 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of Few numbers of trees has been observed Same as Alternate 1

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Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in favour No. (Finalised alternative) (Straight Line) of chosen alternative-1 damage along the road where the proposed Transmission Line is crossing. The exact number of trees will be counted at the time of detailed survey. The permission for cutting / lopping of trees will be taken from State Forest Department before construction stage. 13. Forest involvement Nil Nil 14. Concerned Forest Department District Forest Office, Hisar & Bhiwani Districts, Same as Alternate 1 for necessary approval Haryana 15. Type of Common Flora & Common flora - Kikar, Imli, Sisam, Pipal, Same as Alternate 1 Fauna Neem etc. Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, common reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese etc 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil 19. District/ State Boundary if any Hisar and Boundary Same as Alternate 1 The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.4 Sub-Project 4- 220 kV D/C line with 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Raiwalli (Panchkula) The Transmission Line is proposed with 220 kV D/C line with 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Raiwall (Panchkula) with 0.5 sq. inch ACSR (Moose). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 15 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 13.2 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.4: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 4 Sl. Parameters Comparative Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 No. Statement in favour of Alternative) (Straight line alternative) chosen alternative-1 1. Required ROW for 35 m 35 m Alternative 1 was Transmission Line chosen as against 2. Name of the nearest Naggal, Barwala, Bataud, Naya Gaon, Raiwalli Naggal, Barwala, Bhagwanpur, Haripur, Alternative 2 because Villages along the Raiwalli of the following reason- Transmission Line 3. Terrain Plain Plain Alternative 1 passes through less habitated 4. Existing Landuse Mainly Agricultural Land, some parts water Mainly Agricultural Land, some parts areas as compared to logged under habitation in route of the line Alternative 2, and runs 5. Type of existing Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Keekar, Local Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Keekar, mainly through vegetation Shrubs and various agricultural crops like Local Shrubs and various agricultural agricultural fields. Wheat, Paddy and Fodder crops. crops like Wheat, Paddy and Fodder It is estimated that crops. Alternative 1 will 6. NH Crossing / Nearby State Road-73 Crossing State Road-73 Crossing tentatively have less 7. Metal Road Crossing / Crossing of Metalled village road going to Crossing of Metalled village road going number of affected PWD Road Crossing Raiwalli to Raiwalli persons since it does 8. Railway Crossing Nil Nil not pass through any densely habitated areas 9. Nearby River or River at about one Km running parallel Dangri River at about 2 Km running Surface water/ Canal to the initial stretch of the transmission line from parallel to the entire stretch of the and the alignment Crossing Naggal to Naya Gaon transmission line avoids all existing structures/ habitation of 10. Crossing of Crossings of the following lines: Crossings of the following lines: Transmission Line Barwala – RaipurRani 66kV line Barwala – RaipurRani 66kV line any kind. Double Circuit 66 kV Barwala Shahzadpur line Double Circuit 66 kV Barwala 220 kV Madanpur- Tepla Line. Shahzadpur line 220 kV Madanpur- Tepla Line. 11. No. of Affected person Described in RRAP Report. More than the selected alignment since

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Sl. Parameters Comparative Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 No. Statement in favour of Alternative) (Straight line alternative) chosen alternative-1 Alternative 2 passes through many thickly habitated areas. 12. Tree/ Crop and its The transmission line passes mainly through Same as Alternative 1 extent of damage agricultural patch. However, there are random patches of Keekar/ Eucalyptus plantation in between the agricultural fields. HVPNL officials informed that an estimate of 2500 trees will need to be cut on the entire stretch of the transmission line for the required ROW. 13. Forest involvement The proposed transmission line crosses through Same as Alternative 1 the metalled road adjacent to the proposed Raiwalli sub station site, which is at present lined by single row of Eucalyptus trees under PWD plantation. It is estimated that around 10- 20 eucalyptus trees will need to be cut for the same. 14. Concerned Forest Ambala Forest Division, Ambala Range. Same as Alternative 1 Department for necessary approval 15. Type of Common Flora Common flora- Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Common flora- Mango, Neem, & Fauna Keekar, Local Shrubs and various agricultural Eucalyptus, Keekar, Local Shrubs and crops like Wheat, Paddy and Fodder crops. various agricultural crops like Wheat, Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like Paddy and Fodder crops. dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, Common fauna- monkey, domestic common reptiles, etc animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, common rodents, common reptiles, etc crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, geese etc sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese etc 16. Endangered Species, if Nil Nil any 17. Historical/ Cultural Nil Nil monuments

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Sl. Parameters Comparative Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 No. Statement in favour of Alternative) (Straight line alternative) chosen alternative-1 18. Details of Tribal area if Nil Nil any The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.5 Sub-Project 5 - LILO of one circuit of 220 KV Panchkula- Tepla Line at 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) The Transmission Line is proposed with LILO of one circuit of 220 KV Panchkula- Tepla Line at 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 10 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 4.5 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.5: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub project 5 Sl. Parameters Comparative Statement Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 (Straight No. in favour of chosen Alternative) line alternative) alternative 1. Required ROW for Transmission 35 m Same as Alternative 1 Alternative 1 was chosen Line as against Alternative 2 2. Name of the nearest Villages Naya Gaon, Raiwalli Naya Gaon, Ganni Khera, Ghazipur, because of the following along the Transmission Line Raiwalli reason- 3. Plain Same as Alternative 1 Terrain Alternative 1 passes 4. Mainly Agricultural Land Mainly agricultural land, some parts through less habitated Existing Landuse under habitation areas as compared to 5. Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Keekar, Local Shrubs Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Keekar, Alternative 2, and runs Type of existing vegetation and various agricultural crops like Wheat, Paddy Local Shrubs and various agricultural mainly through and Fodder crops. crops like Wheat, Paddy and Fodder agricultural fields. crops. It is estimated that 6. nil nil Alternative 1 will NH Crossing / Nearby tentatively have less number of affected 7. Crossing of Metalled village road going to Raiwalli Same as Alternative 1 Metal Road Crossing / PWD persons since it does not Road Crossing pass through any densely habitated areas and the 8. Nil Nil Railway Crossing alignment avoids all existing structures/ 9. River Dangri Nadi at about one Km from the Alternative 2 will run closer to the river Nearby River or Surface water/ habitation of any kind. transmission line bed. Canal Crossing - 10. Nil Nil Crossing of Transmission Line 11. Described in RRAP Report. More than the selected alignment since No. of Affected person Alternative 2 passes through many thickly habitated areas. 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of The transmission line passes mainly through Same as Alternative 1 damage agricultural patch. However, there are random

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Sl. Parameters Comparative Statement Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 (Straight No. in favour of chosen Alternative) line alternative) alternative patches of Keekar/ Eucalyptus plantation in between the agricultural fields. HVPNL officials informed that an estimate of 500 trees will need to be cut on the entire stretch of the transmission line for the required ROW. 13. Forest involvement The proposed transmission line crosses through Same as Alternative 1 the metalled road adjacent to the proposed Raiwalli sub station site, which is at present lined by single row of Eucalyptus trees under PWD plantation. It is estimated that around 10- 20 eucalyptus trees will need to be cut for the same. 14. Concerned Forest Department for Ambala Forest Division, Ambala Range. Same as Alternative 1 necessary approval 15. Type of Common Flora & Fauna Common flora- Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Same as Alternative 1 Keekar, Local Shrubs and various agricultural crops like Wheat, Paddy and Fodder crops. Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, common reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese etc 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.6 Sub-Project 6 - LILO of 132 KV Isherwal- Jui S/C Line at 132 KV S/Stn Kairu (Bhiwani) The Transmission Line is proposed with LILO of 132 KV Isherwal- Jui S/C Line at 132 KV S/Stn Kairu (Bhiwani) ACSR (Painther). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 5 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 4.2 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.6: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub project 6 Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in favour of No. (finalized alternative) (Straight Line) chosen alternative - 1 1. Required ROW for Transmission 27 Same as Alternative 1 Alternative 1 was chosen as against Line Alternative 2 because of the following 2. Name of the nearest Villages along Kairu, Indiwali Same as Alternative 1 reason- the Transmission Line 3. Plain Same as Alternative 1 Alternative 1 excludes Forest land where Terrain as Alternate 2 will pass through Forest 4. Agricultural and Barren land Agricultural, Barren and Forest land area (dense Kikar Plantation) Existing Landuse Alternate 2 will require Forest Clearance 5. Mustard, Grains, Wheat Same as Alternative 1 Type of existing vegetation as it will pass through Forest land and tree cutting will also be involved. Alternate 1 6. Nil Nil NH Crossing / Nearby has been chosen as it will avoid Forest land. 7. Nil Nil Metal Road Crossing / PWD Road Crossing 8. Nil Nil Railway Crossing 9. Khariabas minor canal crossing near Same as Alternative 1 Nearby River or Surface water/ Kairu Canal Crossing 10. 1 power line crossing near Kairu Same as Alternative 1 Crossing of Transmission Line 11. Nil Nil No. of Affected person 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of Very few Kikar trees Dense Kikar plantation damage 13. Forest involvement Nil (Refer Appendix 2) Dense Kikar plantation coming under forest area 14. Concerned Forest Department for District Forest Office, Bhiwani Same as Alternative 1 necessary approval

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Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative 1 Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in favour of No. (finalized alternative) (Straight Line) chosen alternative - 1 15. Type of Common Flora & Fauna Common flora- Kikar, Ber, Dogar, Same as Alternative 1 Chokra, Local Shrubs, etc. Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, common reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese etc 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.7 Sub-Project 7 - 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV sub station Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) The Transmission Line is proposed with 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV sub station Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 10 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 11.26 km. Following are the existing features along the various alternatives studied for the proposed transmission line: Table 5.7: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 7 Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative 1- (Straight Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in No. line) (finalized alternative) favour of chosen Alternative - 2 1. Required ROW for 27m Alternative 2 was chosen as 27m Transmission Line against Alternative 1 because of 2. Name of the nearest Villages Dhanauda, Nangal Dhanauda, Dhanuda bas, the following reasons- along the Transmission Line Mohammadpur / Mohanpur, Nangal 3. Plain Plain a) Alternative 1 is not technically Terrain possible as it would be a constraint 4. Mainly Agricultural Land Mainly Agricultural Land for four proposed 400kV Lines and Existing Landuse two proposed 220kV lines from 5. proposed 220kV Dhanauda Type of existing vegetation Existing agricultural land is used for the Existing agricultural land is used for Substation. On the other hand, cultivation of Wheat, Mustard in one the cultivation of Wheat, Mustard in Alternative 2 crosses only one season and Maize, Oat in the next one season and Maize, Oat in the 132kv line which is technically season next season viable with gantry on its crossing, hence justified. 6. Nil Nil NH Crossing / Nearby b) Alternative 1 crosses residential 7. 2 PWD roads, 5 rural roads / cart tracks 2 PWD roads, 5 rural roads / cart Metal Road Crossing / PWD structures/ habitations of village tracks Road Crossing Dhanauda. On the other hand, Alternative 2 avoids all kinds of 8. 1 near Gudha Khemla 1 near Gudha Khemla Railway Crossing structures and habitations and passes through agricultural field 9. Mahendragarh Canal, Bawna Distributary Mahendragarh Canal, Bawna Nearby River or Surface water/ only; hence justified. and Nangal distributary Distributary and Nangal distributary Canal Crossing 10. One 132kV Mahendragarh-Kanina Line, One 132kV Mahendragarh-Kanina Crossing of Transmission Line Four proposed 400kV Lines and two Line proposed 220kV lines from proposed 220kV Dhanauda Substation

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Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative 1- (Straight Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in No. line) (finalized alternative) favour of chosen Alternative - 2 11. No. of Affected person Described in RRAP Report. Described in RRAP Report. 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of Standing seasonal crops shall be Standing seasonal crops shall be damage damaged only during construction damaged only during construction 13. Forest involvement Nil Nil 14. Concerned Forest Department DFO, , Haryana DFO, Mahendragarh District, for necessary approval Haryana 15. Type of Common Flora & Common flora- Kikar, Neem, Safeda, Common flora- Kikar, Neem, Safeda, Fauna Pipal, etc Pipal, etc Common fauna- monkey, domestic Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, common rodents, common reptiles, etc goats, common rodents, common Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, reptiles, etc sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, Common geese, White Breasted sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common Kingfisher ducks, Common geese, White Breasted Kingfisher 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.8 Sub-Project 8 - 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV sub station Pali (Gurgaon)- 10 km (Package G6) The Transmission Line is proposed with 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV sub station Pali (Gurgaon). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 10 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 13.515 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.8: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 8 Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in favour of No. 1(straight line) (finalized alternative) Chosen Alternative - 2 1. Required ROW for Transmission 52 m 52 m Alternative 2 was chosen as against Line Alternative 1 because of the following 2. Name of the nearest Villages Lawan, Agihan, Pali, Dhanaunda Lawan, Aghiyan, Dhanaunda reasons- along the Transmission Line 3. Plain Plain Alternative 1 crosses residential Terrain structures/ habitations of villages 4. Mainly Agricultural Land Mainly Agricultural Land Aghiyan, On the other hand, Alternative Existing Landuse 2 avoids all kinds of structures and 5. Existing agricultural land is used for Existing agricultural land is used for habitations and passes through Type of existing vegetation the cultivation of Wheat, Mustard, the cultivation of Wheat, Mustard, etc. agricultural field only; hence justified. etc. 6. Nil Nil NH Crossing / Nearby 7. 3 PWD roads 4 PWD roads Metal Road Crossing / PWD Road Crossing 8. Nil Nil Railway Crossing 9. Bawana Distributary and Lawan Bawana Distributary and Lawan Nearby River or Surface water/ Distributary Distributary Canal Crossing 10. Nil Nil Crossing of Transmission Line 11. Described in RRAP Report. Described in RRAP Report. No. of Affected person 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of Standing seasonal crops shall be Standing seasonal crops shall be damage damaged only during construction damaged only during construction 13. Forest involvement Nil Nil

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Sl. Parameters Features along Alternative Features along Alternative 2 Comparative Statement in favour of No. 1(straight line) (finalized alternative) Chosen Alternative - 2 14. Concerned Forest Department for District Forest Office, Mahendragarh District Forest Office, Mahendragarh necessary approval district, Haryana district, Haryana 15. Type of Common Flora & Fauna Common flora- Kikar, Neem, Common flora- Kikar, Neem, Safeda, Safeda, Pipal, etc Pipal, etc Common fauna- monkey, domestic Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, goats, common rodents, common common rodents, common reptiles, etc reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese, White ducks, Common geese, White Breasted Kingfisher Breasted Kingfisher 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.9 Sub-Project 9 - LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi- Namaud line at Masudpur (Hansi) The Transmission Line is proposed with LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi- Namaud line at Masudpur (Hansi) with 0.2 sq. inch ACSR (Painther). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 15 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 13.620 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.9: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 9 Sl. Parameters Remarks Features along Alternative 1(Finalised Alternative) No. 1. Required ROW for Transmission Line 27 m No Alternatives were assessed since the chosen alignment was the 2. Name of the nearest Villages along the Masud, Maihaud, Dhani Pale, Shaikhpura shortest possible rote and was also Transmission Line found suitable from technical, 3. Terrain Plain environmental and social 4. Existing Landuse Mainly Agricultural land perspectives. 5. Type of existing vegetation Agricultural land 6. NH Crossing / Nearby Nil 7. Metal Road Crossing / PWD Road 2 crossings near village Maihaud Crossing 1 crossing near Chanaut minor 2 crossings near village Dhani Pale 1 crossing near village Shaikhpura 8. Railway Crossing Nil 9. Nearby River or Surface water/ Canal Crossing Chanaut minor in between Maihaud and Dhani Pale Crossing Crossing of Bir Hansi minor near DhaniPale 10. Crossing of Transmission Line 1 power line crossing near village Maihaud 11. No. of Affected person Described in RRAP Report 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of damage Few numbers of trees has been observed along the road where the proposed Transmission Line is crossing. The exact number of trees will be counted at the time of detailed survey. The permission for cutting / lopping of trees will be taken from State Forest Department before construction stage. 13. Forest involvement Nil 14. Concerned Forest Department for District Forest Office, necessary approval 15. Type of Common Flora & Fauna Common flora- Kikar, Babul, Neem, Pipal, Sisam, Safeda, Eucalyptus etc Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common rodents, common reptiles, etc

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Sl. Parameters Remarks Features along Alternative 1(Finalised Alternative) No. Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese etc 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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5.1.10 Sub-Project 10 - LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS- Chandauli line at 132 KV S/Stn Kabri (Panipat) The Transmission Line is proposed with LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS- Chandauli line at 132 KV S/Stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 sq. inch ACSR (Painther). The total length of the Transmission Line as per the contract is 3 km, where as the actual length as per walkover survey is 2.3 km. Following are the existing features along the proposed transmission line: Table 5.10: Assessment of Alternatives for Sub Project 10 Sl. Parameters Comparative Statement Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 (Straight No. in favour of chosen alternative) line) alternative-1 1. Required ROW for Transmission 27 m 27 m Alternative 1 was chosen Line as against Alternative 2 2. Name of the nearest Villages along Kabri, Faridpur, Nuboli, Singhpura, Gadi Kabri, Faridpur, Nuboli, Singhpura, Gadi because of the following the Transmission Line Sikandpur Sikandpur reasons- 3. Plain Plain Terrain a) Alternative 1 passes 4. Agricultural Land partly under agriculture and partly through less habitated Existing Landuse under industrial belt. areas as compared to 5. Agricultural crops like Wheat, Paddy and Agricultural crops like Wheat, Paddy and Alternative 2 which Type of existing vegetation Fodder crops. Fodder crops. passes through an industrial patch. 6. Nil Nil NH Crossing / Nearby b) It is estimated that Alternative 1 will 7. Nil Nil Metal Road Crossing / PWD Road tentatively have less Crossing number of affected persons since it does 8. Nil Nil Railway Crossing not pass through any habitated/ commercial 9. Waste water nallah/pond in a natural Waste water nallah/pond in a natural Nearby River or Surface water/ areas and the depression near the fields depression near the fields Canal Crossing alignment avoids all existing structures/ 10. Nil Nil Crossing of Transmission Line habitation of any kind. 11. Described in RRAP Report. More than Alternative 1 since many No. of Affected person industries in the belt 12. Tree/ Crop and its extent of The transmission line passes mainly Loss of some crops since some of the towers damage through agricultural patch. No trees exist will come on agricultural fields. in route of the transmission line. However, agricultural crop will be lost since a total of 10 towers are proposed to be constructed.

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Sl. Parameters Comparative Statement Features along Alternative 1 (Finalised Features along Alternative 2 (Straight No. in favour of chosen alternative) line) alternative-1 13. Forest involvement Nil Nil 14. Concerned Forest Department for Nil Nil necessary approval 15. Type of Common Flora & Fauna Common flora- Neem, Eucalyptus, Common flora- Neem, Eucalyptus, Keekar, Keekar, Local Shrubs and various Local Shrubs and various agricultural crops agricultural crops like Wheat, Paddy and like Wheat, Paddy and Fodder crops. Fodder crops. Common fauna- monkey, domestic animals Common fauna- monkey, domestic like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, common animals like dogs, buffalo, cow, goats, rodents, common reptiles, etc common rodents, common reptiles, etc Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common Common avifauna- Birds like Eagle, geese etc sparrow, crow, Pigeons, Common ducks, Common geese etc 16. Endangered Species, if any Nil Nil 17. Historical/ Cultural monuments Nil Nil 18. Details of Tribal area if any Nil Nil The existing condition of the project site along the proposed Transmission Line is shown by photographs in Annexure II. The Transmission Line is also marked on the Topographical Sheet, which is given in Annexure III.

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6.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 6.1 During Construction Activities 6.1.1 Land Use Minor change in land use pattern is envisaged during the construction phase. At present most of the land is agricultural land. Due to construction of towers, crop production in the area occupied by the tower will be stopped. 6.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Construction activities will involve excavation for erection of tower and movement of vehicles carrying the construction material, etc. This will result in the emission of dust particles thereby affecting ambient air quality marginally at the site; this will be transitory. Spraying of water during excavation will reduce the dust emission to a great extent. 6.1.3 Ambient Noise Level During construction phase, the sources of noise pollution will primarily be movement of vehicles transporting construction material and equipment to the site. Since, the project site is away from habitation, the villagers will not be affected due to increased noise level. Major construction work is expected to be carried out during the day time. Noise produced will not have a significant impact on existing ambient noise levels. Use of low-noise- generating equipment and restriction of construction activity for limited periods will minimize disturbance from noise pollution.

6.1.4 Water Quality Erection of towers for transmission line will not have any significant impact on surface and groundwater quality along the line. 6.1.5 Soil Some loss of top soil is envisaged during various constructional activities due to excavation of earth, land leveling etc. at the places where the towers will be erected for transmission line. However, the same can be easily mitigated by storing the top soil and spreading it over other areas of the agricultural fields. 6.1.6 Flora Figure 6.0: Excavation for tower erection for 400kv The initial construction work along the alignment transmission line at 400kV substation, involves land clearance, cutting, filling, and leveling; Sector 72, Gurgaon from where 220kv and may cause loss of vegetation. In various cases line is proposed to Firozpur Zirka (as described in Tables 2.1 to 2.10 for all

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subprojects respectively under Package G-6), trees might need to be cut/ trimmed for laying of transmission lines causing a loss of flora. Further loss to flora would be due to loss of crops in the area occupied by the tower base. Care should be taken to avoid thick vegetation; towers should be located where the vegetation is thin. This will greatly minimize tree loss and compensation to be paid to tree owners. The project involves cutting of trees for selected location along the proposed transmission line. Hence, clearance for trees to be cut will be required from Forest Department and Compensatory Afforestation has to be done in association with the state Department of Forests. Trimming of trees should be done in consultation with the Department of Forests. 6.1.7 Fauna The existing land use for the transmission line is not used for grazing by domestic animals like cow, buffalo, goats etc; hence minimal disturbance to local animals is anticipated during construction. 6.1.8 Health and Safety There have been some concerns about the possibility of an increased risk of cancers from exposure to electromagnetic radiations from overhead transmission lines. Further, Constructional workers might be injured or meet accidents during constructional activities. Injuries, bruises, transmissible diseases, etc are expected to be observed due to unhygienic condition or without any protective measures. Therefore, Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like safety gloves, helmet, and noise protection will be provided during construction work. Necessary training regarding safety aspects to the personnel working at site and line inspectors will be provided. Although the transmission lines will be out of reach of people, Local villagers shall be informed about the safety plan, necessary Do’s and Don’ts and necessary precautionary measures. The Contractor shall follow the National Electrical Code Handbook, 2008 for safety measures during construction phase of transmission line. An extract from safety code consisting of Dos & Don’ts for workers on substation & transmission line equipments are given in Annexure- VIII of ESPP. 6.1.9 Socio-economic Conditions Socio-economic impacts during constructional phase due to erection of transmission lines will be minorly negative due to loss of agricultural land on which towers will be erected. However, as per the provisions of ESPP, the landowners will be provided a compensation for crop loss during the construction phase. 6.1.10 Resettlement There is no issue related to resettlement and rehabilitation as it has been avoided during the walkover survey. The rehabilitation & resettlement action plans (RRAP) Report (RRAP - Package G6) can be referred for further details. 6.1.11 Cultural Sites No archaeological, historical, or culturally important sites are located near the proposed Transmission Line. During construction phase, if any cultural property is found, the work will be stopped immediately and the Contractor will immediately intimate to HVPNL about availability of cultural property. HVPNL will intimate to

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Department of Archeology & Museums, Haryana and approval will be taken to erect the tower for transmission line. 6.2 During Operation Activities 6.2.1 Land Use Minor change in land use pattern is envisaged during the operation phase. At present the portion of land where towers will be erected is mainly agricultural land. During operation phase, the same land can again be utilized for agriculture purpose. Therefore the impact on land use is very less, though permanent in nature. 6.2.2 Air Quality No impact on ambient air quality level is anticipated during the operational stage due to erection of transmission lines. 6.2.3 Noise No change in ambient noise level is anticipated during the operational stage due to erection of transmission lines. 6.2.4 Water Quality No impacts on ground water or surface water quality are anticipated during the operational stage due to erection of transmission lines. 6.2.5 Soil Negligible impact on soil is expected during the operational phase. 6.2.6 Flora Since the trees near the transmission lines may increase the chances of fires due to electric sparks, therefore trimming of trees throughout the transmission line at regular interval is suggested to minimize the risk of accidents and proper maintenance. This will require regulatory approval from Forest Department. Hence a minor/negligible impact on flora is predicted during operational phases. 6.2.7 Fauna Since Avial Fauna might be at small risk by hitting the transmission lines, hence a minor impact is predicted during operational phases. Addition of deflectors is proposed to minimize this risk. 6.2.8 Health and Safety Engineers/ Linemen might be injured or meet accidents during maintenance activities. Injuries, bruises, transmissible diseases, etc are expected to be observed due to unhygienic condition or with out any protective measures. There have been some concerns about the possibility of an increased risk of cancers from exposure to electromagnetic radiations from overhead transmission lines. An extract from safety code consisting of Do’s & Don’ts for workers on substations & transmission line equipments are provided in Annexure- VIII of ESPP.

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The EMP hence defines the necessary precautions required to be considered during design of towers wherever there are crossings such as metal road, NH, river/ canal and railway lines, as well as informing the villagers about safety plans and necessary precautions for maintenance workers. 6.2.9 Socio-Economic Conditions Socio economic conditions of the project villages around the proposed substations are predicted to improve due to an overall increased power supply in the grid and hence an increased power supply in the villages as well. Increase in power supply to these rural areas will beneficially impact the socio economic conditions thereby directly/ indirectly triggering the growth of cottage industries, dairy industries, agricultural upgradation, health and education facilities, infrastructural development etc. Therefore, the overall impact on socio-economic condition will be positive for this project.

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7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.1 Components of EMP The EMP consists of a set of mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken for the project to avoid, minimize and mitigate adverse environmental impacts and enhance positive impacts. The plan also includes the action needed for implementation of these measures. The major components of the Environmental Management Plan are:

 Mitigation of potentially adverse impacts;  Monitoring during project implementation and operation; and  Institutional arrangements. 7.2 Impacts, Mitigation and Institutional Responsibilities The identified environmental issues and suggested mitigation measures with institutional arrangements for implementation, supervision and monitoring have been provided in matrix format (Environmental Management Plan) in Annexure IV. These mitigation measures will be implemented as applicable for this subproject. 7.3 Institutional Framework HVPNL will have three tier Institutional Bodies to oversee and implement ESPP. The bodies are constituted at Head Quarter level, Zonal level and Divisional level. Three levels Institutional body is given in Figure 7.0. The EMP implementation may be done by HVPNL or an independent agency deployed by HVPNL. 7.3.1 EMP Implementation by HVPNL The EMP implementation may be done through Divisional level. The role and responsibilities are defined in following section for Head Quarter level, Zonal level and Divisional level at HVPNL. At Head Quarter Level Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ER&R) has been constituted under the chairmanship of Director Technical. The other members of the committee include the concerned Chief Engineer/TS and CE/P&D HVPN, Panchkula and Deputy Secretary/Projects. Deputy Secretary/Projects will be the Member Secretary of the R&R Committee. At Zonal Level The Environment & Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC) constitute of concerned Chief Engineer/TS, concerned Superintendent Engineer/TS, concerned Executive Engineer/TS, Land Acquisition Officer and two representatives of AFs and ESMC would report to Director Technical, HVPNL, Panchkula. At Divisional Level In addition to above, Environment & Social Implementation Unit (ESIU) has also been constituted consisting of Executive Engineer/TS and SSE/SDO/ Construction of concerned place. The role and functions of the ER&R, ESMC & ESIU include but are not limited to:

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 Co-ordinate among various agencies involved in implementation of the ESPP programs;  Monitor and review implementation of the ESPP Plans;  Function as a grievance redressal body; and  Provide overall guidance and leadership for smooth implementation of resettlement and rehabilitation plans.  To review the ESPP Policy after every two years.

Figure 7.0: Three tier Institutional body at HVPNL Major Responsibility of Environment & Social Implementation Unit (ESIU) at Divisional Level:

 Advise HVPNL on preparing reports to World Bank and other statutory bodies;  Preparing procedures for implementing EMP;  Review Contractor’s EMP, traffic management plan and safety plan and recommend for its approval ;

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 Provide training to HVPNL and Contractors’ staff on implementing environmental safeguard measures;  Advise on obtaining various statutory environmental clearances on time;  Conduct periodic field visits to examine environmental compliances and suggest corrective actions; and  Any other issues as will be required to ensure environmental compliance. 7.3.2 EMP Implementation by Independent Agency HVPNL may engage Independent Agencies/ Engineer for carrying out pollution monitoring activities. The Independent Agencies/ Engineer will liaise with HVPNL environment unit to ensure that Contractor complies with the requirements of various environmental safeguard measures through supervision, monitoring and reporting on the same. Efforts must be made by Independent Agencies/ Engineer to ensure that environmental mitigation and good-construction-practices are not only considered but actually implemented as integral component of each civil activity. It should be considered as day-to-day activity. The project may have a provision of part time input of Environmental Specialist within Independent Agencies/ Engineer to supervise implementation of safeguard measures. His role would be more on advisory. Advise HVPNL on preparing reports to World Bank and other statutory bodies; Preparing procedures for implementing EMP; review Contractor’s EMP, traffic management plan and safety plan and recommend for its approval ; provide training to HVPNL and Contractors’ staff on implementing environmental safeguard measures; advise on obtaining various statutory environmental clearances on time; conduct periodic field visits to examine environmental compliances and suggest corrective actions ; and any other issues as will be required to ensure environmental compliance. For ensuring that EMP is properly implemented, contract shall appoint a full time qualified and experienced Environmental and Safety Officer (ESO) from the commencement to completion of the project. The qualification and responsibilities of ESO as stipulated below should be considered. The qualification of ESO will be as given below:

Diploma or Graduate in Civil Engineering with post graduate specialization in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or equivalent; 5 to 10 years of total professional experience; and About 3 to 5 years of experience in similar projects i.e. management of environmental issues in design and construction of Sub-station / Transmission line. The responsibilities of ESO of Contractor will include the following:

Directly reporting to the Project Manager of the Contractor; Discussing various environmental issues and environmental mitigation, enhancement and monitoring actions with all concerned directly or indirectly; Prepare Contractor’s EMP and safety plan as part of their Work Program; Ensure contractor’s compliance with the EMP stipulations and conditions of statutory bodies; Conducting periodic environmental and safety training for contractor’s engineers, supervisors and workers;

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Preparing a registers for material sources, labour, pollution monitoring results, public complaint and as may be directed by the Engineer/ Independent Agencies; Assisting the HVPNL on various environmental monitoring and control activities including pollution monitoring; and Preparing and submitting monthly reports to Independent Agencies/ Engineer on status of implementation safeguard measures. 7.4 Capacity Building Training and development of employees are integral part for implementation of ESPP. Training will be imparted to the Superintending Engineer, Executive/ Non Executive, so as to enable them to understand the ESPP document and, to take necessary steps in right time of EMP implement. The training will be imparted at the HVPNL training institutes. 7.5 Environmental Monitoring For Transmission Line, monitoring of environmental parameters is not necessary, since it does not have any impact on the air, water and noise quality. 7.6 Environmental Budget The tentative environmental budget for Transmission Lines in package G6 during construction phase has been calculated on lump sum basis. Assumptions have been made for number of tree to be planted (depending on length of the Transmission line) as a compensatory tree plantation due to tower erection and transmission lines. Exact budget shall be finalized after detailed survey. Table 7.0 Environmental Budget for Package G6

Amount (Rs.) for Total 184 Km (total Sl. Rate / Unit Item Description Quantity observed length of all No. (Rs) transmission lines under the package) Compensatory tree plantation (Considered for approximately 4700 number of tree)- for 184 km (total observed length of all transmission lines under the A 300 141,00,000 package), i.e. total trees to be planted under compensatory plantation (considering 1:10 ratio7)= 4700 X 10= 47000 B EMP Training at site Lump sum/site 7,00,000

Total Environmental Cost (A+B) 148,00,000

Contingency charges @ 6% on total 8,88,000

Total Environmental Budget for package G-6 156,88,000

7 As per Clause 5 of Attachment A of Annexure VII of the ESPP, The Forest Department shall plant dwarf trees up to ten times the number of trees removed from the right of way. For the purpose of this report, the maximum number i.e. ten trees to be planted for every tree being cut has been considered.

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8.0 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 8.1 Institutional Stakeholders’ Consultation Stakeholders’ consultation has been done to collect the following specific information.  Site visit done for sub-station;  Any ecological sensitive area passing through / close to sub-station;  Project features related with environmental and social issues;  Land acquisition process for sub-station; and  Topographical Sheet for sub-station. List of key stakeholders consulted for the project at institutional level is given in Table 8.0. Table 8.0: List of stakeholders during Institutional Consultation Sl No. Name of the Officials Designation TS Circle / Division 1. Mr. Jai Bhagwan Sub-station officer Barwala S/Stn 2. Mr. C. R. Soran S. D. O. Civil Bhiwani 3. Mr. Khurana S.D.O. Civil Bhiwani 4. Mr. Kuldip J. E Bhiwani 5. Mr. Narinder Sharma XEN, T/S Division Bhiwani 6. Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj AEE Faridabad 7. Mr. T. R. Nanda SE T/S Circle Faridabad 8. Mr. Raghubir Saran SE T/S Circle Gurgaon 9. Bheera Singh J.E., HVPNL Hisar 10. Kulbir Singh XEN, HVPNL Hisar 11. Mr. P. K. Paliwal SE, HVPNL Hisar 12. V. K. Choudhary A.E.E & SDO Const. S/D- II Hisar 13. V. K. Pravakar XEN/ Civil, HVPNL Hisar 14. Er. D. K. Kalra XEN, Civil Karnal 15. Er. Rajesh SDO, Construction Karnal 16. Er. Y. P. Niranjan XEN, HVPNL Karnal 17. Mr R.N. Misha SSE, substation Mahendragarh 18. Mr. Tarachand EE, Civil Mahendragarh 19. Mr. Deepak Garg AEE Palwal 20. Mr. Nandalal JE Palwal 21. Mr. G. D. Manocha A.A.E, Madanpur Panchkula 22. Mr. Rakesh Jolly XEN T/S Division Panchkula 23. Mr. Yogesh Gupta Assistant Executive Engineer Panchkula 24. Mr. A. K. Singhla XEN T/S Division Panipat 25. Mr. R.P. Bhatia Xen, T/S Division Rewari 8.2 Public Consultation Power Transmission projects do not create much environmental and social impact which may result in resistance from public. In spite of this, HVPNL has a firm commitment towards public awareness of possible social & environmental impacts, however minor these may be. As a first step, as per Section 29 of Electricity

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(Supply) Act-1948, public notification of the projects is published in local newspaper to invite objections from Public within two months. Before finalization of ESPP document, due consultation with public at large was done by issuance of the notice in the newspaper by making available the draft ESPP at circle headquarters and website of the corporation. The comments / suggestion offered by the public were given due weightage and incorporated in the ESPP. 8.3 Purpose The purpose of the public consultation includes the following:  To ascertain the public views on various environmental issues related to sub-station;  To encourage and provide for people’s participation in project implementation; and  To obtain new insight and site specific information, and to appropriating possible mitigation measures based on local knowledge of the communities 8.4 Process Adopted Public consultation is an integral part of EMP report. Community consultations covering Environmental and Social aspects have been done at proposed sub-stations with Panchayat members and local villagers including women group. Local communities, who are primary stakeholders, have been chosen for consultation. Focused group discussion with the local community is adopted as a tool for the consultation at Sub-stations. The local communities have been informed in advance about the date, venue, and purposes of the public consultation with briefing on project interventions including its benefits and disadvantages. The environmental concerns and suggestions made by the participants has been listed out, discussed and dissolved. 8.5 Outcome of Public Consultation Local communities are aware of the proposed transmission line. Most of the participants welcomed the project and requested for early completion with an expectation that they will get more power supply as a benefit out of the project. Specific environmental concerns and suggestions emerged from the local community consultation are summarised as follows:

 Farmers of a village pointed out that, post harvest, they carry their crops over the tractor and for security purpose a farmer sits over the trimmed crops. This causes him to reduce minimum ground clearance required from the transmission line while commuting below the high voltage transmission line. They witness electric shocks especially during rainy season when as they come close in contact with the transmission line.

 Majority of the villages receive only 5-6 hrs of electricity supply per day, leading to inconsistent and inadequate water supply and hampering the agricultural productivity of the region

 The intermittent electric supply has led to installation of diesel generator sets at major places, this is not only having a negative impact of the environment but is also hampering the economics of the region as the cost of power from these diesel generator sets is much higher than the normal electric supply  Small scale and household industries can be developed if they get adequate electric supply  The consistent supply of electricity would have a positive impact on the education of children which is deprived off in the present situation

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 Household works like ironing, refrigeration etc would also get a positive impact due the project The documents on public consultation such as attendance sheet and photographs of the participants are provided in Annexure V and Annexure VI respectively. Faridabad Circle Community consultations were carried out in 14 villages with the respective Panchayat, village community and women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention of this kind. Two distinct and contradictory perceptions emerged from these discussions. While in Mewat district, the paucity of power and demand for more power to meet the domestic and agricultural needs was the overpowering message, in Gurgaon district satisfaction with the current power supply and the need to preserve land so that its utility whether it be for agriculture or its value for commercial purposes is not diminished by installation of towers for power transmission provided contrasting perceptions that were indicative of more of the socio-economic reality than the changed land use. Depreciation in value of land and potential loss of land due to other proposed infrastructural interventions such as gas, water and sewer pipelines, railway lines, emerged as their main concerns and therefore requested re-routing of the lines to save their lands. Largely, communities were similar in their expectations of the project. This contrast continues in issues such as compensation for land besides standing crops with communities in Mewat accepting the tower points on their lands as a requirement while the urban areas were keener on the compensation for such impacts. Safety emerged as major concern for most people and in particular for women folks, while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from these lines. Gurgaon Circle Community consultations were carried out in 11 villages with the respective Panchayat, village community and women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention of this kind. Two distinct perceptions emerged from these discussions. At present power supply is inadequate and demand for more power was unanimous to meet the domestic and agricultural needs of villagers across the districts of Rewari and Mahendragarh regardless of their socio-economic status. Largely, communities were similar in their expectations of the project. They expressed concern about the compensation for land besides standing crops. They appreciated the efforts made by HVPNL in routing these lines. Safety emerged as major concern for most people and in particular for women folks, while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from these lines. Hisar Circle Community consultations were carried out in 8 villages with the respective Panchayat, village community and women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention of this kind. Two distinct perceptions emerged from these discussions. At present power supply is inadequate and demand for more power was unanimous to meet the domestic and agricultural needs with villagers across the districts of Hisar and Bhiwani regardless of their socio-economic status. Largely, communities were similar in their expectations of the project. They expressed concern about the compensation for land besides standing crops. They appreciated the efforts made by HVPNL in routing these lines and taking them in to the interiors that shall ensure that many of the villages at the tail-end, at long last, shall be beneficiaries. Safety emerged as major concern for most people and in particular for women folks, while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from these lines. Panchkula & Karnal Circle

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Community consultations were carried out in 5 villages with the respective Panchayat, village community and women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention of this kind. At present, power supply is inadequate and demand for more power was unanimous to meet the domestic and agricultural needs with villagers across the districts of Panchkula, Ambala, Panipat regardless of their socio-economic status. Depreciation in value of land and potential limited access to land emerged as their main concerns and therefore some of the villagers requested re-routing of the lines to save their land. Largely, communities were similar in their expectations of the project. They expressed concern about the compensation for land besides standing crops. They appreciated the efforts made by HVPNL in routing these lines and taking them in to the interiors that shall ensure that many of the villages at the tail-end, at long last, shall be beneficiaries. Safety emerged as major concern for most people and in particular for women folks, while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from these lines.

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9.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION The routes of proposed transmission lines have been selected as best possible option because of the following reasons:

 No Human habitation is affected  Exclude Ecologically sensitive areas  Environmentally important areas (wetlands, forest lands etc) has been avoided  No grazing land in vicinity of the project area The proposed lines will pass through mainly agricultural land which belongs to nearby villagers. The conclusion emerged from the consultation with the villagers is that they have no objection in giving their land provided they are given proper compensation for their land and crop. Positive impacts of the project observed during public Consultation:

 Better electric supply  Employment opportunities  Future developments in other infrastructure like water supply, drainage and sanitation, etc.  Improvement in Education and Health  Growing of small scale household industries 9.1 Specific Findings and Recommendations of each sub project: In addition to mitigation measures described in EMP Table given in Annexure IV and guidelines provided in ESPP, following are a few specific recommendations for each sub project:

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Sub-Project Name of Specific Findings Specific Recommendations Circle/ Division Sub-Project 1: Faridabad/ Few standing trees along roads could be Compensatory plantation shall be Palwal cut during construction. done in consultation with the forest 220 kV D/C Sector 72, Small ponds / tubewell exist within 150m department @1:3 Gurgaon to Rangla Rajpur near villages Malab, Dihana, Ganduri and Precautionary measures shall be (Firozpur Zirka) line with 0.6 Ghasera from the chosen alignment. taken during construction activities sq. inch ACSR (Moose) via The proposed alignment shall cross few to avoid contamination of Nun- 80 km distributaries, canal, and roads groundwater. The proposed alignment shall cross Towers must be erected at proposed Manesar-Palwal expressway significant distance from the both Sometimes farmers who carry the trimmed sides of the distributaries/ canal. If crops on the tractor, underneath the high technically feasible, the vertical tension line feel electric shocks when there distance between the two towers is a significant reduction in the distance shall be perpendicular to the between the farmer and the line. distributaries/ canal/ roads to minimize the length of the line crossing the same. Extended towers must be erected at significant distance from the both sides of the expressway. If technically feasible, the vertical distance between the two towers shall be perpendicular to the road to minimize the length of the line crossing the same. It is necessary to inform local farmers to stop travelling beneath the high tension lines while sitting over the fresh wet trimmed crops on the tractor. They should be informed about the safety and necessary precautionary measures to avoid health hazard that causes due to reduction in the distance between human and high tension lines. Sub-Project 2: Faridabad/ The alignment is proposed along the Construction activities for the Faridabad existing and proposed HUDA Green belt. proposed alignment can only 220 kV D/C line with 0.5 sq. The proposed HUDA Green belt however, commence post finalization of the inch ACSR (Moose) from shall run parallel to the proposed road green belt by HUDA along the proposed 400 KV substation (outer peripheral / ring road) by HUDA proposed road by HUDA. Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 which shall pass through agricultural field Same as above KV sub stationA-6 near village Mujeri. Land for this proposed The project will benefit the whole Faridabad - 6 km road and green belt has already been district and hence recommended. acquired from land owners (villages – Nawada, Chandauli, Mujeri, Sotai and Machgar) by HUDA as per the consultation with the local villagers of Mujeri village. The proposed alignment shall cross 2 distributaries and Agra canal; The proposed subproject shall serve urban and industrial power load.

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Sub-Project Name of Specific Findings Specific Recommendations Circle/ Division Sub-Project 3: Hisar/ The route of the proposed transmission Compensatory plantation shall be Bhiwani line does not involve any human done in consultation with the forest LILO of both circuits of habitation; department for trees marked to be existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Any monument of cultural or historical cut ; Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn importance is not affected by the route of Precautionary measures shall be to Isherwal S/Stn at 220 KV the transmission line; taken during construction activities S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) The proposed route of transmission line to avoid contamination of with 0.4 sq. inch ACSR does not affect any public utility services groundwater; (Zebra) - 40 km such as playgrounds, schools and other Maintaining adequate clearance establishments; requirements within the right-of- The line route does not pass through any way; i.e., trimming trees prior to sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere conducting other construction reserves or eco-sensitive zones; activities; The line route does not infringe with area Towers must be erected at of natural resources; significant distance from the both Few standing trees along roads could be sides of the distributaries/ canal. If cut during construction; and technically feasible, the vertical Khanak minor canal crossing near distance between the two towers Gurkhana Johra, Bhurtana minor canal shall be perpendicular to the crossing between Jaran ki Chhan and distributaries/ canal/ roads to Alakpura, Baliyali minor crossing near minimize the length of the line Sagwan crossing the same. Construction activities shall be undertaken during day time and local communities informed of the construction schedule. Sub-Project 4: Panchkula/ The proposed line starts from a proposed Before starting the work on the Panchkula Substation(under Power Grid) at Naggal transmission line, the HVPNL has 220 kV D/C line with 400 KV Village. The location of the proposed to address the issue of the said S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn substation to be constructed by Power substation site identified by Raiwall (Panchkula) with 0.5 Grid is being opposed by the villagers. The POWERGRID. The social sq. inch ACSR (Moose) - 15 villagers informed that construction of opposition of this site has spread km substation would result in hindering of the across the area and the villagers flow of wastewater coming from an outlet are likely to oppose footing of near the road and would hence result in towers, if the issue of substation backflow of the wastewater into Naggal site is not resolved. Village. Hence, if considering the same, it It is recommended to avoid as is decided to discuss/ alter the proposed much felling of trees as possible Power Grid substation site, the origin point while laying of the transmission and the alignment of the subject line. transmission line might be affected. Compensatory plantation shall be The line passes mainly through agricultural done in consultation with the forest fields but has some trees coming in route department @1:3 of the line which will need to be either cut It is necessary to inform local or trimmed. farmers to stop travelling beneath Closer to the end point, it crosses through the high tension lines while sitting an area densely populated with trees such over the fresh wet trimmed crops as Kikar, Shisham, Safeda, Shahtoot, on the tractor. They should be Mango, Ber and Neem informed about the safety and Dangri River runs parallel to the proposed necessary precautionary measures route. Although the Topographical Sheet to avoid health hazard that causes

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Sub-Project Name of Specific Findings Specific Recommendations Circle/ Division shows the River to be touching the route of due to reduction in the distance the proposed transmission line, however, between human and high tension on ground verification, it was observed that lines. the river has changed its course in past few years and is not at a distance of about 1 km from the proposed route. The proposed alignment crosses State Highway – 73. Sometimes farmers who carry the trimmed crops on the tractor, underneath the high tension line feel electric shocks when there is a significant reduction in the distance between the farmer and the line. Sub-Project 5: Panchkula/ The land use through which the It is recommended to avoid as Panchkula transmission line is proposed is much felling of trees as possible LILO of one circuit of 220 predominantly agricultural. while laying of the transmission KV Panchkula- Tapla Line at The proposed route alignment shall result line. 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali in felling of nearly 500private trees that Compensatory plantation shall be (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. include fruit bearing trees such as Mango, done in consultation with the forest inch ACSR (Zebra) - 10 km Shahtoot, etc and mostly used for department @1:3 household consumption. It is necessary to inform local Sometimes farmers who carry the trimmed farmers to stop travelling beneath crops on the tractor, underneath the high the high tension lines while sitting tension line feel electric shocks when there over the fresh wet trimmed crops is a significant reduction in the distance on the tractor. They should be between the farmer and the line. informed about the safety and necessary precautionary measures to avoid health hazard that causes due to reduction in the distance between human and high tension lines. Sub-Project 6: Hisar/ The route of the proposed transmission Compensatory plantation shall be Bhiwani line does not involve any human done in consultation with the forest LILO of 132 KV Isherwal- habitation; department ; Jui S/C Line at 132 KV Any monument of cultural or historical Short-term construction impacts to S/Stn Kairu (Bhiwani) importance is not affected by the route of trees and other mature vegetation ACSR (Painther) - 5 km the transmission line; would be minimized or avoided by The proposed route of transmission line maintaining adequate clearance does not affect any public utility services requirements within the right-of- such as playgrounds, schools and other way; i.e., trimming trees prior to establishments; conducting other construction The line route does not pass through any activities sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere Precautionary measures shall be reserves or eco-sensitive zones; taken during construction activities The line route does not infringe with area to avoid contamination of of natural resources; groundwater; and Few standing trees along roads could be Construction activities shall be cut during construction; and undertaken during day time and Khariabas minor canal crossing near Kairu local communities informed of the village construction schedule.

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Sub-Project Name of Specific Findings Specific Recommendations Circle/ Division Sub-Project 7: Gurgaon/ Few standing trees along roads could be Compensatory plantation shall be Rewari cut during construction. done in consultation with the forest 132 kV S/C line on D/C The proposed alignment shall cross few department @1:3 tower with 0.4 sq. inch distributaries, canal, and roads Towers must be erect at significant ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV The proposed alignment shall cross distance from the both sides of the Dhanonda to proposed 132 existing railway line distributaries/ canal/road. If KV sub station Nangal Sometimes farmers who carry the trimmed technically feasible, the vertical Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) - crops on the tractor, underneath the high distance between the two towers 10 km tension line feel electric shocks when there shall be perpendicular to the is a significant reduction in the distance distributaries/canal/roads to between the farmer and the line. minimize the length of the line crossing the same. Extended towers must be erect at significant distance from the both sides of the railway line8. If technically feasible, the vertical distance between the two towers shall be perpendicular to the railway track to minimize the length of the line crossing the same. It is necessary to inform local farmers to stop travelling beneath the high tension lines while sitting over the fresh wet trimmed crops on the tractor. They should be informed about the safety and necessary precautionary measures to avoid health hazard that causes due to reduction in the distance between human and high tension lines. Sub-Project 8: Gurgaon/ Few standing trees along roads could be Same as above Rewari cut during construction. 132 kV S/C line on D/C The proposed alignment shall cross few tower with 0.4 sq. inch distributaries, and roads ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Sometimes farmers who carry the trimmed Dhanonda to proposed 132 crops on the tractor, underneath the high KV sub station Pali tension line feel electric shocks when there (Gurgaon) - 10 km is a significant reduction in the distance between the farmer and the line. Sub-Project 9: Hisar/ Hisar The land use through which the proposed Same as above transmission line is passing predominantly LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi- agricultural Namaud line at Masudpur The proposed alignment shall cross few (Hansi) with 0.2 sq. inch metal road and minor canal ACSR (Painther)- 15 km No impacts on habitations

8 The distance of the nearest tower from the railway track shall be greater than the height of that tower itself.

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Sub-Project Name of Specific Findings Specific Recommendations Circle/ Division Sub-Project 10: Karnal/ The chosen route avoids the industrial Same as above Panipat area adjacent to the existing sub-station LILO of one circuit of 132 and travel across a small patch of barren KV D/C PTPS- Chandauli land before taking a straight route passing line at 132 KV S/Stn Kabri through agricultural patch right till its end (Panipat) with 0.2 sq. inch point ACSR (Painther) - 3 km No impacts on either trees or on habitations.

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ANNEXURE I : PROJECT AREA DEMARCATION ON DISTRICT PLANNING MAP

Hisar District

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ANNEXURE I : PROJECT AREA DEMARCATION ON DISTRICT PLANNING MAP

Bhiwani District

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ANNEXURE I : PROJECT AREA DEMARCATION ON DISTRICT PLANNING MAP

Panipat District

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ANNEXURE – II : PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROJECT SITE ALONG THE PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE

Sub-Project 1 - 220 kV D/C Sector 72, Gurgaon to Rangla Rajpur (Firozpur Zirka) line

1. Trees that may be cut along -- 2. Eucalyptus along PWD road that may be cut or 3. Aravalli hills (approximately 1.5 km away) from Gurgaon State highway on the route of the avoided en-route of the proposed line the chosen alignment proposed line

4. Proposed route of transmission line 5. A distributary en-route of the proposed line 6. A pond approximately 150 m away from the line near village Ghasera

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 62 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project -2 220 kV D/C line from Nawada (Faridabad) to A-6 Faridabad

1. Agricultural field from which HUDA Green belt is proposed

2. Proposed Site for Nawada Sub station- originating 3. A 220 kV line and Ballabhgarh Distributary en- point of the line route of the proposed alignment

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 63 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 3 - LILO Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/Stn at Sangwan (Tosham)

1. Road towards Kirawar village 2. View of Agricultural Land

3. Starting Point (Tower No. 50 of Mayar - Isherwal 4. Road Crossing Line)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 64 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 4- 220 kV D/C line with 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Raiwalli (Panchkula)

1. Proposed Site for Naggal Sub station (Under 2. Wastewater outlet from villages in agricultural 3. Proposed route of the transmission line Power Grid)- originating point of the line fields- Naggal through Agricultural fields

4. Proposed route of the transmission line 5. SH-73 Crossing 6. Village road crossing

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 65 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 5 - LILO of Panchkula- Tepla Line at Raiwali (Panchkula)

1. Proposed route of the transmission line through 2. Solar Panels in Village Nayagaon Agricultural fields

3. Village road crossing 4. Agricultural Fields en-route of the proposed transmission line

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 66 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 6 - LILO of 132 KV Isherwal- Jui S/C Line at Kairu (Bhiwani)

1. Village road and agricultural field enroute of 2. Starting point of proposed transmission line proposed line

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 67 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 7 - 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from Dhanonda to Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh)

1. Mahendergarh Canal enroute of proposed transmission line 2. Railway track near GudhaKhemla enroute of proposed transmission line

3. Open scrub near GudhaKhemla enroute of proposed 4. Nangal Distributary enroute of proposed transmission line transmission line

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 68 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 8 - 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from Dhanonda to Pali (Gurgaon)

1. Fairly dense Babul on Panchayat Land of Pali enroute 2. Lawan distributary enroute of the proposed transmission of the proposed transmission line line

3. Agricultural field enroute of the proposed transmission 4. PWD road enroute of the proposed transmission line line

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 69 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 9 - LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi- Namaud line at Masudpur (Hansi)

1. Road Crossing 2. View of Agricultural Land

3. Existing line from which LILO is proposed 4. Tower of existing just before end point

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 70 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 10 - LILO Chandauli line at Kabri (Panipat)

1. Proposed route of the transmission line 2. Industries in way of the proposed allignment

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 71 Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 1

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 72

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 2

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 73

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 3

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 74

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 4

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 75

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 5

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 76

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 6

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 77

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 7

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 78

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 8

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 79

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 9

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 80

Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – III : PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE ON TOPOGRAPHIC SHEET

Sub-project 10

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 81

Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – IV : ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility Pre construction / Design Phase Selection of 1. Impact on 1. Avoidance of: Nearest distance from: Part of detailed HVPNL alignment habitations/Settlem Human settlements and grazing land Human settlements and design survey ents Environmental sensitive locations such as grazing land 2. Impact on trees / school, colleges, hospitals, religious structures, Environmental sensitive plantations monuments etc locations such as school, 3. Impact on eco- Notified Eco-sensitive locations and dense colleges, hospitals, sensitive areas plantation religious structures, State / National / International boundaries monuments etc Socially, Culturally, Archaeologically sensitive Notified Eco-sensitive area locations and dense plantation 2. Consultation with local villagers and relevant State / National / authorities International boundaries Socially, Culturally, Archaeologically sensitive area Location of Exposure to safety 1. Setback of dwellings to overhead line route Tower Location and Distance to nearest HVPNL transmission related risks designed in accordance with permitted level alignment selection with houses, water towers. Impact on water of power frequency and the regulation of respect to the nearest bodies, railway lines bodies, railway supervision at site dwellings and nearby water and roads lines, roads etc 2. Avoidance of location of towers nearest to the bodies, railway lines and water bodies, railway lines and roads at roads maximum extent possible 3. Consultation with local villagers and landowners Transmission line Exposure to Transmission line design to comply with the limit Electromagnetic field Line design HVPNL design crossing electromagnetic of exposure to electromagnetic interference from strength for proposed line compliance with the existing interference overhear power lines design relevant standards transmission line(s) Transmission line Loss of biodiversity 1. Avoid encroachment by careful site and Tower location and 1. Tower Location HVPNL through forest alignment selection alignment nearest or within 2. Consultation with Preliminary EMP – Package G6 82 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility land / jungle (if 2. Minimise the need by using existing towers, the forest area / jungle local villagers and necessary) tall towers and ROW wherever possible forest department 3. Obtaining forest clearance as necessary 3. Consultation with design engineers

Air Craft hazards Nearest Air port The site should be at appropriate distance from Distance from nearest Air The site should be at HPVNL from Tower and distance nearest air port/air force station etc. port appropriate distance from nearest air port/air force station etc. Equipments Contamination of Avoid location of towers above high flood level Land above high flood level Base height as per HVPNL submerged under receptors (soil, flood design flood water etc)

Equipment Release of 1. Pollution Control equipments to be used in 1. Transformers design Once during design HVPNL Specifications Chemicals and Substation transformers or other project 2. Process, equipment phase and design gases in receptors facilities or equipment. and design parameters 2. Process, equipment and system not to use CFCs including halon, and their use, if any, in existing processes and systems should be phased out and to be disposed off in a manner consistent with the requirement of the government

Designing Impact on Appropriate mitigation measures to be adopted in Ground condition for flow of Part of detailed HVPNL drainage pattern groundwater and the design itself to avoid accidental hazards in drain water design survey nearby agricultural the drainage system field Explosions / Fire Hazards to life 1. Design to include modern fire control system / Design in compliance with Design specification HVPNL firewalls fire prevention and control 2. Provision of fire fighting equipments close to codes transformers Tree cutting on Impact on Tree plantation in case of cutting tress on private Number of tree to be cut HPVNL private land environment land

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 83 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility Construction Phase Equipment layout Noise and Construction techniques and machinery selection Construction techniques and Construction Contractor/ HPVNL and installation Vibrations seeking to minimize ground disturbance machinery techniques and machinery creating minimal ground disturbance-once at the start of construction phase Physical Disturbed nearby Construction activities on land timed to avoid Time period of available field Crop disturbance- Contractor/ HPVNL Construction farming activities disturbance on the nearby field crops (within 1 crop post harvest month of harvest wherever possible) Crops – once Mechanized Noise and Vibration The machines should be properly fitted with Constructional equipments Once at the start of Contractor/ HPVNL Construction silencers constructional Regular maintenance of constructional activities and at equipments least once during Turning off plant when not in use middle of construction stage Construction of Increase in airborne Existing roads and tracks used for construction Access roads, routes (length Use of established HVPNL/ Contractor roads for dust particles and maintenance access to the line wherever and width of new access roads wherever accessibility possible roads to be constructed) possible every 2 nearest dwelling or social weeks institution Minimise need to acquire agriculture land Tower location and line Consultation with HVPNL/ Contractor alignment selection local authorities and (distance to agricultural land) land owners- Once Vehicular Danger to local Safety awareness program among the villagers Safe movement of the Safe driving of Contractor/ HPVNL movement during villagers prior to construction construction vehicles construction vehicle Construction Temporary Overflows or Temporary filling in nearby drains not to be Temporary fill placement Checking nearby Contractor/ HPVNL blockage of discharge permitted (m3) drains every 4 utilities weeks Site Clearance Vegetation Minimum disturbance to vegetation shall be Vegetation marking and Clearance strictly Contractor/ HPVNL permitted due to tower errection. clearance control limited to target vegetation

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 84 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility Tree cutting or 1. Fire hazards, 1. Trees allowed to grow up at specified height 1. Species specific tree 1. Presence of Contractor/ HPVNL Trimming of trees 2. Loss of within ROW by maintaining adequate retention as approved by target species in within ROW vegetation and clearance between the tree top and the statutory authorities ROW following biodiversity conductor as per regulation (maximum height at vegetation 2. Trees that can survive pruning to comply maturity) clearance - once should be pruned instead of cleared 2. Disposal off felled trees 2. No. of trees 3. Pruned trees or felled trees to be disposed off as complied by Forest planted as with consultation to the respective Forest Department. compensatory Department. 3. Compensatory afforestation 4. Compensatory afforestation for the each tree afforestation for the each felled. tree felled. Encroachment Loss of precious Avoid encroachment by careful site and Tower location and line Consultation with Contractor/ HPVNL into precious ecological values/ alignment selection alignment selection local forest ecological area damages to (distance to nearest authorities to avoid / precious species designated ecological minimize forest protection area) involvement-Once Transmission line Deforestation and By careful site and alignment selection Line alignment selection Sitting and alignment Contractor/ HPVNL through forest loss of biodiversity (distance to nearest survey/ design- land protected or reserve forest) Local authorities- Once Obtain statutory clearances from the Statutory approvals from Compliance with Contractor/ HPVNL Government Government regulation-Once for each transmission line Tower 1. Accidental 1. Excess fill from tower foundations excavation 1. Type and quantity of 1. Appropriate fill Contractor/ HPVNL construction- runoff and (being fertile top soil) shall be used in spillage disposal sites- Disposal of backfilling while erection of towers and the every two weeks surplus 2. Solid waste remaining to be spread in the nearby 2. Soil disposal location Earthwork/ fill disposal can agricultural fields. and volume(m3) 2. Acceptable solid cause 2. Regular check over accidental spillage waste disposal groundwater 3. Excavated unsuitable material shall be sites- every 2 contamination disposed off at proper location weeks.

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 85 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility Storage of Accidental Fuel and other hazardous materials to be stored Location of hazardous Fuel storage location Contractor/ HPVNL constructional contamination in securely. material, spill reports (type of and regular check materials groundwater chemical spilled and over the same quantity, etc)

Provision of Contamination of Proper sanitation, water supply and waste Amenities of workforce Presence of proper Contractor/ HPVNL facilities to the receptors (land, air, disposal facilities facilities sanitation, water constructional water) supply and waste workers disposal facilities Health and Injury and Sickness 1. Safety equipments for constructional Safety provision during Contract clauses Contractor/ HPVNL Safety of workers construction; and compliance – once Workers 2. Contract provisions specifying minimum Contract provision for safety every quarter requirements for construction camps issue 3. Contractor to prepare and implement health and safety camps 4. Contractor to arrange for health and safety training sessions

Inadequate Likely to maximize 1. Training of environmental monitoring 1. Training Schedules 1. Number of Contractor/ HPVNL Construction damages personnel 2. Respective contract programs stage monitoring 2. Implementation of effective environmental checklist and remedial attended by each monitoring and reporting system using actions taken thereof. person – once a checklist of all contractual environmental 3. Compliance report year requirements related to environmental 2. Submission of 3. Appropriate contract clauses to ensure aspects for the contract duty completed satisfactory implementation of contractual checklists of all environmental mitigation measures contracts for each site – once 3. Submission of duty completed compliance report for each site – once

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 86 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility Encroachment to Permanent loss of 1. Irrigation facilities not to be disturbed 1. Status and usage of Consultation with HPVNL cultivable land production 2. Prevent / preserve top soil just after existing facilities land owners and construction 2. Implementation of local villagers 3. Compensation to the farmers for the loss in compensation being paid production for damaged crops

Operational Phase Location of Exposure to Safety Setback of dwellings to overhead line route Compliance with setback Setback distances HVPNL towers and related risks designed in accordance with permitted level of distance (“as built” diagram) to nearest houses – transmission line power frequency and the regulation of once in quarter alignment and supervision at sites design Workers’ health Injury and Sickness 1. Careful design Usage of appropriate 1. Capacity building HVPNL and safety / Health hazards 2. Safety awareness technologies, and training – 3. Fire emergency plan Awareness amongst the once a year 4. Training and capacity building staff, provision of facilities 2. Complaints 5. Adequate sanitation and medical facilities etc received from staff – every two weeks Electric Shock Injury / Mortality 1. Careful design 1. Proper maintenance of Every month HVPNL hazards 2. Safety awareness fences, barriers, signals 3. Fire emergency plan etc 4. Security fences around substation 2. No. of injuries and 5. Barriers to prevent climbing accidents 6. Warning signals Transmission Exposure to Transmission line design to comply with the Required ground clearance Ground clearance - HVPNL Line electromagnetic limits of electromagnetic interference from (meters) Once maintenance interference overhead power lines Operation and Unnecessary 1. Adequate training to all the staff Training / Mock drills for all Number of programs HVPNL maintenance environmental 2. Preparation and training in the use of O and the staff and number of staff staff skills less losses of various M manuals and standard operating practices covered – once than acceptable types every year

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 87 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Project Activity Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Parameters to be Measurement and Institutional / Stage Monitored Frequency responsibility Environmental Inadequate Staff to receive training of environmental 1. Environmental and social 1. Environmental HVPNL monitoring Environmental monitoring at various point of time during parameters parameters-every monitoring will operation 2. Training / Mock drills / 6 months cause diminished Awareness for all the staff 2. Number of ecological and programs and social values number of staff covered – once every year Noise generating Nuisance to Equipments to be well installed with noise Noise level in dB (A) Every month or as HVPNL equipments neighbouring absorbing techniques desired in properties consultation with affected parties (if any)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 88 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

ANNEXURE – V : ATTENDANCE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Sub-Project 1 - 220 kV D/C Sector 72, Gurgaon to Rangla Rajpur (Firozpur Zirka) line

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 89 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 90 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 91 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 92 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 93 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 94 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 95 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 96 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 97 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 98 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 99 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 100 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 101 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 102 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 103 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 104 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project -2 220 kV D/C line from Nawada (Faridabad) to A-6 Faridabad

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 105 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 106 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 3 - LILO Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/Stn at Sangwan (Tosham)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 107 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 108 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 109 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 110 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 4- 220 kV D/C line with 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Raiwalli (Panchkula)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 111 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 112 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 113 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 114 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 115 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 5 - LILO of Panchkula- Tepla Line at Raiwali (Panchkula)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 116 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 117 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 118 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 6 - LILO of 132 KV Isherwal- Jui S/C Line at Kairu (Bhiwani)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 119 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 120 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 121 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 122 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 7 - 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from Dhanonda to Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 123 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 124 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 125 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 126 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 127 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 8 - 0.4 sq. inch ACSR (Zebra) from Dhanonda to Pali (Gurgaon)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 128 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 129 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 130 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 131 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 132 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 133 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 134 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 135 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 9 - LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi- Namaud line at Masudpur (Hansi)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 136 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 137 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 138 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 139 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 140 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 141 Consultancy Service for Preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank Aided Project of HVPNL

Sub-Project 10 - LILO Chandauli line at Kabri (Panipat)

Preliminary EMP – Package G6 142 Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

APPENDIX I : MoEF NOTIFICATION ON ARAVALLI HILLS

Preliminary EMP – Package G6

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 7th May 1992

(Under Section 3(1) and 3(2) (v) of the Environment Protection) Act, 1986 and rule 5 (3) (d) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 restricting certain activities in specified area of Aravalli Range, which are causing Environmental Degradation in the Region.

S.O. 319 (E) - Whereas a Notification under section 3 (1) and section 3 (2) (v) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) inviting objections against restricting certain activities in specified area of Aravalli Range which are causing Environmental Degradation in the Region was published in the Gazette of India, Part II- Section 3 Sub-section (ii) vide S. O. 25 (E) dated 9th January, 1992;

And whereas all objections received have been duly considered by the Central Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of sub-section (2), of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), read with rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby prohibits the carrying on of the following process and operations, except with its prior permission, in the areas specified in the Table appended to this Notification:

(i) Location of any new industry including expansion modernisation;

(ii) (a) All new mining operations including renewals of mining leases. (b) Existing mining leases in sanctuaries/national Park and areas covered under Project Tiger and/or (c) Mining is being done without permission of the competent authority.

(iii) Cutting of trees;

(iv) Construction of any clusters of dwelling units, farms houses, sheds, community centres, information centres and any other activity connected with such construction (including roads a part of any infrastructure relating thereto);

(v) Electrification (laying of new transmission lines).

2. Any person who desires to undertake any of the above mentioned processes or operations in the said areas, shall submit an application to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, in the attached application form (Annexure) specifying, inter alia, details of the area and the proposed process or operation. He shall also furnish an Environment Impact Statement and an Environmental Management Plan along with the application and such other information as may be required by the Central Government for considering the application.

3. The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests shall, having regard to the guidelines issued by it from time to time for giving effect to the provisions of the said Act, grant permission within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the application or where further information has been asked for from the applicant, within a period of three months from the date of the receipt of such information, or refuse permission within the said time on the basis of the impact of the proposed process or operation on the environment in the said area.

4. For seeking permission under this Notification, an application in the prescribed form (see Annexure), duly filled in, may be submitted to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi.

[No. 17/1/91-PL/IA] R. RAJAMANI, Secy.

TABLE

Areas where carrying on of processes and operations without permission is prohibited

(i) all reserved forests, protected forests or any other area shown as "forest in the land records maintained by the State Government as on the date of this notification in relation to Gurgaon District of the State of Haryana and the of the State of Rajasthan.

(ii) All areas shown as: -

(a) Gair Mumkin Pahar, or (b) Gair Mumkin Rada, or (c) Gair Mumkin Behed, or (d) Banjad Beed, or (e) Rundh.

in the land records maintained by the State Government as on the date of this notification in relation to Gurgaon district of the State of Haryana and the Alwar district of the State of Rajasthan.

(iii) all areas covered by notifications issued under section 4 and 5 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, as applicable to the State of Haryana in the district of Gurgaon up to the date of this Notification.

(iv) all areas of Sariska National Park and Sariska Sanctuary notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972).

ANNEXURE

APPLICATION FORM

1. (a) Name & address of the project proposed: (b) Location of the project: Name of the Place: District, Tehsil: Location Map: (c) Alternate sites examined and the reasons for the site proposed:

2. Objectives of the project: 3. (a) Land Requirement: Agriculture land: Other (specify): (b) (i) Topography of the area indicating gradient, aspect & altitude. (ii) Erodability classification of the proposed land. (c) Pollution sources existing within 10 km. Radius. (d) Distance of the nearest National Park/Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve/Monuments/heritage site/Reserve Forest: (e) Rehabilitation plan for Quarries/borrow areas : (f) Green belt plan. (g) Compensatory afforestation plan.

4. Climate & Air Quality*:

(a) Wind rose at site: (b) Max. /Min./Mean annual temperature. (c) Ambient air quality data: (d) Nature & concentration of emission of SPM, Gases (CO, CO2, SO2, NOx etc.) from the project:

5. ** (a) Water balance at site surface and ground water availability and demand: (b) Lean season water availability: (c) Water source to be tapped with details of competing users (Rivers, lake, Ground, Public supply): (d) Water Quality: (e) Changes observed in quantity and quality of water in the last 15 years and present charging and extraction details: (f) (i) Quantum of waste water to be released with treatment details: (ii) Quantum & Quality of water in the receiving water body: (iii) Quantum of waste water to be released on land and the type of land: 6. Solid Wastes: (a). Nature & quantity of solid wastes generated: (b). Solid waste disposal method:

7. Noise & vibrations:

(a) Sources of noise & vibrations: (b) Ambient noise level: (c) Noise & vibration control measures proposed: (d) Subsidence problem, if any, with control measures:

8. Power requirement indicating source of supply; complete environmental details to be furnished separately, if captive power unit proposed:

9. Total labour force to be deployed with details of:

- Endemic health problems in the area. - Health care system proposed:

10. (a) Number of families and population to be displaced : (b) Rehabilitation Master Plan:

11. Risk assessment report:

12. (a) Environmental Impact Assessment Report : (b) Environmental Management Plan: Prepared as per Guidelines of MEF issued from time to time. (c) Detailed Feasibility Report: (d) Proposal for diversion of Forestland under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 including Benefit Cost analysis.

13. Recommendations of the State Pollution Control Board and/or the State Department of Environment & Forests.

Signature of the Applicant Along with name, date and full Postal address.

*Data may be obtained from India Meteorological Department and State Pollution Control Board.

**Ground water Board and the Irrigation Deptt. May be contacted for data.

N.B.

A. Item Nos. 3(c), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 (b) and 12 (c) are not applicable to cutting of trees.

B. Item Nos. 3(c), 4, 7, 11 are not applicable to construction of cluster of dwelling units, farm sheds, community centre and any other activity connected with such construction including roads.

C. Item Nos. 3(b), 3(c) (3e), 3(f), 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12(a) & 12(b) are not applicable to electrification.

D. All items to be furnished in case of mining, industry, thermal power, transport projects.

E. Notwithstanding the above, any item(s) considered not applicable may be so indicated along with reasons.

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Consultancy Service for the preparation of RRAP and EMP for World Bank aided project of HVPNL

APPENDIX 2 : LETTER ON CLARIFICATION FOR FOREST CONSTRAINTS – SUB-PROJECT 6

Preliminary EMP – Package G6