51308-001: Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor Power

Resettlement Plan

Document Stage: Draft Project Number: 51308-001 May 2019 India

India: Chennai – Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor: Power Transmission Improvement Project Compensation Plan

Prepared By: Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO) Government of Tamil Nadu For the Asian Development Bank

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank AH - affected household AP - affected person CKIC - Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor FGD - focus group discussions GIS - geographic information system GCC - general construction circle GRM - grievance redress mechanism GRC - grievance redress committee ha - hectare IP - indigenous peoples km - kilometre kV - kilovolt MoP - Ministry of Power MPH - main power house RFTCTLARR - ''The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act RoW - right-of-way SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 SS - substation TANTRANSCO - Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited TASF - Technical Assistance Special Funds TNSEB - Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board TL - transmission line TRTA - transaction technical assistance

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i

1 INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 1.1 Overview and Background 1 1.2 Project Components 1 1.3 Subproject Locations 2 1.4 Description of Subprojects 7 1.4.1 New Substations 7 1.4.2 Transmission Lines 9 1.5 Minimizing Resettlement and Alternative Analysis 17 1.6 Scope of Work and Methodology 18 1.6.1 Preliminary Route Alignment 18 1.6.2 Right of Way Considered for the Safeguards Assessment 19 1.6.3 Methodology 19 1.7 Limitation and Future Action for the Draft Compensation Plan 19

2 SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND INVOLUNTARY 21 RESETTLEMENT

2.1 Background 21

2.2 Impacts due to New Substations and Bay Extension 21 2.3 Impacts on Land Due to Tower Base/Footing 23 2.4 Impacts on Land due to Transmission Line Right of Way 26 2.5 Impacts on Trees 27 2.6 Affected Households and Affected Persons 29 2.7 Summary Impacts 30

3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE 31 3.1 General 31 3.2 District Profile 31 3.3 Socioeconomic Survey Findings 33 3.3.1 Demography 33 3.3.2 Literacy and Education 34 3.3.3 Vulnerability 34 3.3.4 Access to Basic Amenities 34 3.3.5 Major Economic Activities 36 3.3.6 Cropping pattern 37 3.3.7 Average Yield of Major Crops 38 3.3.8 Average Annual Income 38 3.3.9 Average Annual Expenditure 39 3.3.10 Possession of Durable Goods 39 3.3.11 Household Indebtedness 40

PARTICULARS Page 3.3.12 Benefits from schemes 41 3.3.13 Major Illness 41 3.3.14 Engagement of Women in Various Activities 42 3.3.15 Women’s Voice in Decision Making 42 3.3.16 Status on Electricity 43 3.3.17 Other Alternate Fuel Consumption 43

3.4 Impact on Indigenous Peoples or Scheduled Tribe 4 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND 45 PARTICIPATION 4.1 Consultations 45 4.2 Objective of Public Consultations 45 4.3 Methods of Consultations 45 4.4 Public Consultations in the Project Area 46 4.5 Gender Consultations 49 4.6 Future Consultation Strategy 50 4.7 Disclosure 50

5 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISMS 52

5.1 Need of the GRM 52

5.2 Formation of GRC 52 5.2.1 GRC at GCC- Madurai 52 5.2.2 GRC at TANTRANSCO Headquarters 53 5.3 Grievance Redress Process 53 5.4 GRC Record Keeping 54

6 POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 55 6.1 Overview 55 6.2 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 55 6.3 Statutory Requirements 56 6.3.1 The Electricity Act, 2003, Part-VIII, Section 67 & 68 56 6.3.2 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Part-III, Section 10 57 6.3.3 MoP Guidelines, 2015 58 6.4 Basic Policy Principles for the Project 61 6.5 Cut Off Date 62 6.6 Valuation of Compensation and Payment Mechanism 62

7 ENTITLEMENT, ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS 64 7.1 Eligibility and Entitlement 64 8 RELOCATION AND INCOME RESTORATION 66

9 RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN 67 9.1 Overview 67

PARTICULARS Page 9.2 Compensation Cost 67

10 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 69 10.1 Overview and Overall Project Implementation Organizations 69 10.2 Roles and Responsibilities related to Safeguards 73 10.2.1 TANTRANSCO Management at HQ 73 10.2.2 General Construction Circle – Madurai (GCC-Madurai) 73 10.2.3 Roles and Responsibilities of Contractor 74 10.2.4 Roles and Responsibilities of TRTA Safeguard Consultant 75 10.3 Capacity Assessment of TANTRANSCO 11 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 78

12 MONITORING AND REPORTING 79

TABLES

Table 1.1 List of Subprojects in CKIC power sector project in Tamil Nadu 2 Table 1.2 Different locations of proposed subprojects 2 Table 1.3 Location Details of substations, and transmission line from Grid 5 Substations to other substations or LILO points Table 1.4 S1-Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) 7 Table 1.5 S2- Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + (2x200MVA) 8

Table 1.6 T1.1: 765 kV double circuit Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 11 transmission line Table 1.7 T1.2: 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – Kayathar 11 transmission line Table 1.8 T1.3 - 400 kV double circuit Thappagundu LILO 11 Table 1.9 T2.1 - 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi 12 transmission line Table 1.10 T2.2 - 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi 12 transmission line Table 1.11 T2.3 - 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for 12 Sipcot - Kavanoor line Table 1.12 T2.4 - 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for 13 Sipcot - Savasapuram line Table 1.13 T2.5 - 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for 13 Ottapidaram - Eppothumvendran Table 1.14 T2.6 - 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri details 13 Table 1.15 T2.7 - 110 kV single circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN 14 Auto - T-off Sipcot line Table 1.16 S3.1-400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation 14 Table 1.17 S3.2-400 kV bays at Kayathar substation 15 Table 1.18 S3.3- 110 kV bay at Vijayapuri substation 16 Table 1.19 Right of Way 19 Table 2.1 Impact related Substation and Due Diligence Findings 21

PARTICULARS Page Table 2.2 Tower Details on Land 23 Table 2.3 Type of Land (in Percent) for Tower Base 24 Table 2.4 Affected Land Area due to Tower Base/Footing 25 Table 2.5 Type of Land (in Percent) for Right of Way 26 Table 2.6 Affected Land Area Under the Right of Way 27 Table 2.7 Number of Trees to be Affected 27 Table 2.8 Species Wise Tree Details 28 Table 2.9 Affected Households and Affected Persons 29 Table 2.10 Summary Impacts 30 Table 3.1 Profile of project affected districts and Tamil Nadu 31 Table 3.2 Demographic Feature 33 Table 3.3 Households by Social Group 34 Table 3.4 Literacy Status 34 Table 3.5 Gender Desegregated Education Achievement 34 Table 3.6 Vulnerability feature of HHs 35 Table 3.7 Main Source of Drinking Water 35 Table 3.8 Distance & time taken for drinking water collection 35 Table 3.9 Involvement in drinking water collection 36 Table 3.10 Type of Sanitation Facilities 36 Table 3.11 Availability of basic amenities 36 Table 3.12 Major economic activities of households 37 Table 3.13 Major Cropping Pattern 37 Table 3.14 Average Yield of Major Crops 38 Table 3.15 Average Annual Income 38 Table 3.16 Average Annual Expenditure 39 Table 3.17 Possession of durable goods 40 Table 3.18 Average Amount Taken from Different Sources and Interest Rate 40 Table 3.19 Coverage under development schemes 41 Table 3.20 Insurance status 41 Table 3.21 Type of Illness 41 Table 3.22 Type of Activities for Women 42 Table 3.23 Women’s Say in Decision Making 42 Table 3.24 Status on Electrification 43 Table 3.25 Average Usage Pattern of Electricity 43 Table 3.26 Purpose of Electricity Use 43 Table 3.27 Non-Electric Energy Sources 44 Table 4.1 Method of Consultations 45 Table 4.2 Locations and Participants (Public Consultations) 47 Table 4.3 Summary Findings of Public Consultations 47 Table 4.4 Locations and Participants (Gender Consultations) 49 Table 4.5 Findings on Gender Consultations 49 Table 6.1 Gaps between National Requirements & ADBs Safeguard Policy 60

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Table 7.1 Entitlement Matrix 64

Table 9.1 Tentative Compensation Cost 67

PARTICULARS Page Table 10.1 Overall Project Implementation Organizations – Roles and 69

Responsibilities Table 10.2 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities for Compensation Plan 76

Table 11.1 Implementation Schedule 78

FIGURES Figure 1.1 Geographic locations of key assets to be built under the project 4 Figure 1.2 Locations for Virudhunagar substation 7

Figure 1.3 Locations for Ottapidaram substation 8 Figure 1.4 Map of Study Area and Coordinates for Termination points for 10 each line Figure 1.5 Location for Kamuthi substation bay 15 Figure 1.6 Location for Kayathar substation bay 16 Figure 1.7 Location for Vijayapuri substation bay 17 Figure 10.1 Overall Project Organization Structure 72

ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE 1.1 GPS LOCATIONS OF ANGLE POINTS 80 ANNEXURE 1.2 DETAILS ON THE ALTERNATE ANALYSIS FOR THE 97 PROPOSED LINES ANNEXURE 2.1 INVENTORISATION ALONG THE TRANSMISSION LINES 120 ANNEXURE 4.1 DETAILS ON PUBLIC CONSULTAIONS 128 ANNEXURE 4.2 DETAILS ON GENDER CONSULTATIONS 197 ANNEXURE-6.1 MOP GUIDELINES FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR 233 DAMAGES IN REGARD TO ROW ANNEXURE 6.2 GOVERNMENT ORDER OF TAMIL NADU ADOPTING MOP 235 GUIDELINES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. The Compensation Plan (CP) contains all the basic elements of a Resettlement Plan (RP) as per Asian Development Bank (ADB) Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009. The Compensation Plan has been prepared for the power transmission improvement under the Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC), the ‘’Project’’. The Project is proposed to be partially financed by the ADB. The Project is categorized as ‘B’ for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and "C" for Indigenous Peoples impacts, as per ADB’s SPS, 2009. The executing agency (EA) and implementing agency (IA) is Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO). The Compensation Plan is guided by national laws, state laws and regulations, the Ministry of Power’s Guidelines on compensation (MoP Guidelines, 2015) and SPS, 2009 of ADB. The Compensation Plan has been prepared based on preliminary surveys and hence, remains as draft which will be updated based on the detailed/final design during project implementation.

II. The project proposes to finance the construction of various transmission assets in the state of Tamil Nadu. The assets comprise two new substations, five new transmission lines of voltage ranging from 110 kV to 765 kV, five items of reconfiguration of existing lines, and addition of bays at three associated substations. Subprojects covered under the financing are (i) new Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) substation, (ii) new Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + (2x200MVA) substation, (iii) 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore , (iv) 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – Kayathar (v), 400 kV double circuit line in and line out (LILO) at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line, (vi) 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – Udangudi (vii) 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – Kamuthi (viii) 230 kV double circuit line in and line out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line, (ix) 230 kV double circuit line in and line out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line, (x) 110 kV double circuit line in and line out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran, (xi) 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram – Vijayapuri, (xii) 110 kV double circuit line in and line out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off Sipcot line, (xiii) 400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation, (xiv) 400 kV bays at Kayathar substation and (xv) 110 kV bay provisions at Vijayapuri substation

III. The project does not require any private land acquisition for construction of transmission lines under the proposed ADB financing components. The impacts are categorized in to two types, impacts from the tower bases and impacts due to the lines along the right-of-way (RoW). The impacts are both permanent and temporary. The land under towers can be continuously used for crop cultivation after the construction. Temporary impacts are foreseen in terms of loss of crops along the RoW during the construction of transmission lines. The preliminary line alignment was carefully selected using the latest high-resolution satellite image to avoid all structures and sensitive areas. Based on the preliminary alignment, no impacts on structures are anticipated. A summary of project impacts is presented in Table E-1.

Table E-1: Summary Impacts # Impacts Quantity 1 Total number of towers on private Crop land and area (ha) 1,055 towers affected by the tower 152.53 (ha) Total number of towers on private Waste land and area (ha) 418 towers 2 affected by the tower 57.20 (ha) Total number of towers on government land and area (ha) 144 towers 3 affected by the tower 13.51 (ha) 4 Total Private Crop Land Area under Right of Way (ha) 2,015.44 (ha) 5 Total Private Waste Land Area under Right of Way (ha) 580.05 (ha) 6 Total Government Land Area under Right of Way (ha) 180.35 (ha)

# Impacts Quantity 7 Total number of fruit trees 224 8 Total number of non-fruit trees 1,010 9 Total number of structures 0 10 Total estimated number of affected households and 1,472 affected affected Persons under tower footings households 6,037 affected persons

11 Total number of estimated temporarily affected households 3,054 affected and affected persons under the RoW households 12,519 affected persons 12 Grand total of affected households and affected persons 4,526 affected (tower footings and RoW) households 14,924 affected persons

IV. Various stakeholders were consulted including the local people and communities during the preparation of the Compensation Plan and social due diligence. Informal consultations were also carried out at some district revenue offices and revenue authorities at the local level. Public Consultations were carried out along the transmission line and substations locations by the safeguards team from August 2018 to December 2018. These activities were conducted at 56 locations through informal public meetings having a total 392 participants (364 male participants and 28 female participants). Consultations among women have been conducted through focused group discussions (FGDs) at 13 locations having a total of 93 women participants. Although people do not object to the project, they had several concerns related to the existing transmission lines, payment of compensation, amount of compensation etc. which will be addressed in due course of implementation. Their concerns were noted, and clarification given that the adoption of new MoP guidelines will take care of many of their concerns. Consultations will continue to be carried out throughout the project cycle. The draft and final Compensation Plan will be disclosed to the affected communities, as well as on the EA’s and the ADB websites.

V. A grievance mechanism will be developed by forming a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at two levels such as (i) at General Construction Circle (GCC) Madurai with participation from GCC- Coimbatore/Trichy responsible for major role during implementation in redressing grievance (ii) TANTRANSCO headquarters (HQ) in Chennai for the higher-level decisions to be provided to the GCC in case of sensitive and unresolved issues. TANTRANSCO will institute a transparent and time- bound grievance redress mechanism (GRM) to receive and resolve the APs’ grievances and complaints, if any, on the delivery of their entitlements and project impacts on them, in general.

VI. This compensation Plan is based on national policies and laws, and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009. The relevant national laws applicable to this project are (i) The Electricity Act, 2003 (ii) The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and (iii) Ministry of Power's (MoP) guideline related to compensation for transmission line. The national act, ''The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR) is not applicable to in this project because there is no compulsory land acquisition.

VII. Lack of legal documents of their customary rights of occupancy or land titles shall not affect eligibility for compensation. In the instant case, there is no involuntary land acquisition is involved, only temporary damage will occur during construction of transmission line for which compensation is paid as per relevant norms. Compensation towards temporary damages to all eligible APs is paid as per the assessment and Entitlement Matrix. People having no land rights such as informal settlers

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will only be eligible for compensation for non-land assets such as loss of crops and trees if grown by them. Entitlement Matrix for the Project is given in Table 7.1.

VIII. The indicative compensation cost estimate for implementation of the Compensation Plan for the project includes eligible compensation for land restriction for the tower bases, land restriction for the Right of Way, loss of trees and crops in the Right of Way, support cost for implementation of Compensation Plan and a 10% contingency. Budget provision for compensation for tower base (@85% of the land cost) and RoW corridor (15% of the land cost) has been made as per MoP guidelines. This is a tentative budget only, which may need to be adjusted as the design is finalised. The total indicative cost is estimated to be INR 3,406 million equivalent to INR 340 crores. The contractor will be responsible for allocating the compensation funds upfront based on the valuation jointly done by TANTRANSCO and the district authorities and the cost incurred upfront by the contractor will be reimbursed by TANTRANSCO. After the valuation, the contractor will be issuing the cheques from their account to each affected person and will submit it the TANTRANSCO following which the cheques will be distributed by TANTRANSCO to the affected persons with assistance from contractor. After the payment, the contractor will claim for the reimbursement from TANTRANSCO.

IX. Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO) is wholly responsible for the implementation of ADB-financed project and is both executing agency (EA) and Implementing Agency (IA) for the Project. TANTRANSCO is ultimately responsible for safeguards supervision and ensuring compliance with the loan covenants related to safeguards. There will be various levels of management within TANTRANSCO who will be responsible for safeguards. However, the core responsibilities will be with the GCC- Madurai. TANTRANSCO will be assisted by the contractor, individual safeguards consultants under the Transaction Technical Assistance (TRTA) and will work closely with the district revenue authorities for assessment and valuation.

X. All the compensation will be undertaken by section by section considering the total length of the line is around 500 km during project implementation. All land required for tower footings will be be free of encumbrances and compensation for the towerfootings will be paid to the people prior to the start of civil works. The right-of-way will be cleared, and compensation will be paid for the losses along the transmission line prior/during the stringing in a phased manner. Monitoring will be the responsibility of GCC-Madurai who will be submitting the progress report with to TANTRANSCO HQ for further submission to ADB. The contractor will provide all the records and progress to GCC- Madurai. The transactions technical assistance (TRTA) consultants will assist GCC-Madurai and TANTRANSCO HQ for compilation and preparation of the monitoring reports. Semi-annual monitoring reports will be submitted by TANTRANSCO HQ to ADB. All the monitoring reports will be made available at the GCC- Madurai for providing access to these documents by the affected persons. The monitoring reports will be disclosed in ADB’s website.

1. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Overview and Background

1. This is a Compensation Plan (CP) which contains all the basic elements of a Resettlement Plan (RP) as per Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009. The Compensation Plan has been prepared for the power transmission improvement under the Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC), the ‘’Project’’. The Project is proposed to be partially financed by the ADB. The Project is categorized as ‘B’ for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and "C" for Indigenous Peoples impacts, as per ADB’s SPS, 2009. The executing agency (EA) for the Project is the Department of Energy of Government of Tamil Nadu and implementing agency is Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO). The Compensation Plan is guided by national laws, state laws and regulations, Ministry of Power’s Guidelines on compensation (MoP Guidelines, 2015) and SPS, 2009 of ADB.

2. The scope of the Project includes (i) new transmission lines, (ii) proposed new substations and (iii) additional bays at existing substations. Specifically, the proposed project consists of: (i) establishment of 765 kV transmission link from the southern section of Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) (Madurai) to load centres in North (Chennai) and North Western ( i.e. Coimbatore) regions of Tamil Nadu; (ii) establishment of 400 kV pooling substation in southern region of CKIC (i.e. Thoothukudi) for collecting power generated from proposed renewable and thermal power plants; and (iii) Institutional capacity building of TANTRANSCO for improved financial management and enhanced gender sensitive workplace.

3. The project’s impact is aligned to enhance the industrial development and renewable energy generation in Tamil Nadu. The project’s outcome is to improve power supply to industrial demand centres in Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor. The Project’s output is (i) A transmission link from the energy hub in southern CKIC to load centers in northern CKIC established, (ii) A pooling substation for renewable energy established in southern CKIC and (iii) Enhanced capacity for improved financial management and gender sensitive workplace. The proposed project will improve operational efficiency and quality of power, reliability of the system and at the same time will reduce losses due to interconnection with TNEB network and hence virtual up-gradation to higher voltage level and better voltage profile. Evacuation of power to both the local areas and regions outside the state will boost overall economic development of the state due to extra revenues generated by power sold outside the state because of availability of additional power evacuation infrastructure.

1.2 Project Components

4. The project proposes to finance the construction of various transmission assets in the state of Tamil Nadu. The assets comprise two new substations, five new transmission lines of voltage ranging from 110 kV to 765 kV, six items of reconfiguration of existing lines, and addition of bays at three associated substations. Details on the list of subprojects components to be covered under ADB financing are provided in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: List of Subprojects in CKIC power sector project in Tamil Nadu No. Sub-Projects Details S Substation Operating voltages (kV) S1 Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) 765/400 S2 Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + (2x200MVA) 400/230/110 T1. Transmission lines associated with Virudhunagar substation Route Length (km) 1.1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 241.9 1.2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Kayathar 72.1 1.3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to 5.1 Thappagundu (proposed) line T2. Transmission lines associated with Ottapidaram substation Approx. Route Length (km) 2.1 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi 68 2.2 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi 71.05 2.3 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - 9.9 Kavanoor line 2.4 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - 5.58 Savasapuram line 2.5 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram - 3.56 Eppothumvendran 2.6 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri 34.43 2.7 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off 10.27 Sipcot line S3 New bays at associated substations Quantity (Numbers) 3.1 400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation 2 3.2 400 kV bays at Kayathar substation 2 3.3 110 bay provisions at Vijayapuri substation 1

1.3 Subproject Locations

5. The connectivity of the proposed two substations and six new transmission lines of 765 kV, 400 kV (including 400 kV line-in line-out sections), 230 kV and 110 KV lines is shown in Figure 1.1. The proposed subprojects are in different areas of the Tamil Nadu State listed in Table 1.2. Table 1.3 indicates details of the proposed subproject locations with coordinates for the substation or Line-in- line-out (LILO) points. The subprojects under funding are situated in six districts of Tamil Nadu such as (i) Virudhunagar, (ii), Madurai, (iii), Dindigul, (iv) Tiruppur, (v) Thoothukkudi, and (vi) Ramanathapuram

Table 1.2: Different locations of proposed subprojects No Sub-Project District S Substation S1 Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) Virudhunagar S2 Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + (2x200MVA) Thoothukudi T1 Transmission lines associated with Virudhunagar substation T1.1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore Viridhunagar, Madurai, Didigul, Tiruppur T1.2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Kayathar Thoothukudi T1.3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thoothukudi Thappagundu (proposed) line T2 Transmission lines associated with Ottapidaram substation

No Sub-Project District T2.1 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi Thoothukudi T2.2 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi Thoothukudi, Ramanthapuram T2.3 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor Thoothukudi line T2.4 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Thoothukudi Savasapuram line T2.5 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Thoothukudi Eppothumvendran T2.6 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri Thoothukudi T2.7 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off Thoothukudi Sipcot line S3 New bays at associated substations S3.1 400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation Ramanthapuram S3.2 400 kV bays at Kayathar substation Thoothukudi S3.3 110 kV bay provisions at Vijayapuri substa Thoothukudi

Figure 1.1: Geographic locations of key assets to be built under the project

Table 1.3: Location Details of substations, and transmission line from Grid Substations to other substations or LILO points Sl. Description Length Starting Point Ending Point No km Village Name Lattitude Longitude Village Lattitude Longitude Name

1. Transmission lines associated with Virudhunagar substation 765/400 KV SS

T1.1 765 KV DC TL from 300 Mannarkottai & 9° 26' 41.827" N 77° 59' 52.876" Near 11° 14' 51.796" 77° 26' 58.672" Virudhunagar 765 KV SS to Valayapatti E Koundampal N E Coimbatore 765 KV SS Village ayam

T1.2 400 KV DC TL from 80 Mannarkottai & 9° 26' 41.827" N 77° 59' 52.876" Ayyanar Uthu 8° 57' 27.872" N 77° 43' 29.739" Virudhunagar 765 KV SS to Valayapatti E Village E Kayathar 400 KV SS Village

T1.3 400 KV DC TL (line in and 20 Mannarkottai & 9° 26' 41.827" N 77° 59' 52.876" Malaipatty 9° 29' 1.892" N 78° 1' 9.807" E Line out) at Virudhunagar for Valayapatti E village Kamuthi to Thappagundu Village (proposed line)

2. Transmission lines associated with Ottapidaram substation 400/230/110

T2.1 400 KV DC TL from 70 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E Udangudi 8° 26' 3.205" N 78° 3' 30.103" E Ottapidaram 400 KV SS to Udangudi Switch Yard

T2.2 400 KV DC TL from 75 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E Kamuthi 9° 20' 57.983" N 78° 23' Ottapidaram 400 KV SS to 50.9832" E Kamudhi Switch Yard

T2.3 230 KV TL LILO Ottapidaram- 16 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E Kumarapura 8° 54' 42.540" N 78° 7' 54.380" E Sipcot and Kavanoor m

T2.4 230 KV TL LILO Ottapidaram- 11 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E Venkatachalp 8° 54' 15.770" N 78° 5' 47.240" E Sipcot and Savaspuram uram

T2.5 110 KV Double circuit line in 5 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E Sinthalakattai 8° 53' 41.320" N 78° 4' 48.410" E and Line out at Ottapidaram- For Ottapidaram-

Sl. Description Length Starting Point Ending Point No km Village Name Lattitude Longitude Village Lattitude Longitude Name

Eppothumventran

T2.6 110 KV TL Ottapidaram- 40 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E Vijayapuri 9° 8' 12.820" N 77° 53' 56.840" Vijayapuri E

T2.7 110 KV TL LILO Ottapidaram- 17 Swaminatham 8° 53' 39.695" N 78° 2' 53.010" E South 8° 49' 13.780" N 78° 4' 21.690" E TTN Auto & T Sipcot feeder Veerapandiy apuram

1.4 Description of Subprojects

6. Details on each subprojects and salient features are described in the following section.

1.4.1. New Substations

• Subproject S1 - 765/400 kV Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA

7. The work involves construction of 756/400 kV switching station at Virudhunagar, in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. This is a dry land. Land ownership and the results of due diligence are presented in Chapter 2. The land is surrounded by two nearby villages such as Valayapatti which is 2 kilometres on the west and Manarkottai which is 1.5 kilometers on the east and there is no habitat near the substation land. Salient Features of the site are provided in Table 1.4 and the layout photograph is provided in Figure 1. 2.

Table 1.4: S1-Virudhunagar (2x1500MVA) No. Feature Description 1 Area of land 226.53 Acres (92.34 ha) acres 2 Geographical coordinates 9° 26' 41.827" N 77° 59' 52.876" E 3 Village / town Mannarkottai & Valayapatti Village 4 Ownership of land Private land acquired though negotiated settlement and under the possession of TANTRANSCO (see Chapter 2) 5 Slope/Plain land Undulating 6 Kind of land Agriculture and barren 7 River/Coast (if any) 61 km from Coastal area 8 Permanent feature nearby if any 100 km from Perumal Peak. 9 Distance from nearest Wildlife sanctuary/National 62 km Meghamalai WLS, 100 km from Park Indira Gandhi National Park

Left marker of GSS site Right side of Road opposite the Left side of road until next GSS site marker (GSS on the left side)

Figure 1.2: Locations for Virudhunagar substation

• Subproject S2 - Establishment of 400/230-110 kV substation at Ottapidaram with 2x500 MVA, 400/230 kV ICTs & 2x200MVA, 400/110 kV ICTs

8. The work involves construction of 400/230/110 kV switching station at Swaminatham near Ottapidaram in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. The land has been transferred to TANTRANSCO from the Ind Bharat Power Developer which has been lying barren and not being used by any informal settlers, see chapter 2 for further ownership details. Salient features of the site are given below in Table 1.5. Figure 1.3 shows the substation land and its physical location

Table 1.5: S2- Ottapidaram (2x500MVA) + (2x200MVA) No. Feature Description 1 Area of land 60.61 acres (24.44 hectare) 2 Geographical coordinates 8° 53' 39.695" N 3 Village / town Swaminatham 4 Ownership of land Transferred from Ind Bharat (Thermal Power Developer/ Company) to TANTRANSCO (see Chapter 2) 5 Slope/Plain land Plain 6 Kind of land Barren 7 River/Coast (if any) 15 km from Coast 8 Permanent feature nearby if any No permanent feature nearby site. 9 Distance from nearest Wildlife sanctuary/National Park 54 km from Kuntangulam Bird Sanctuary (IBA)

Ottapidaram GSS land in Red outline Ottapidaram GSS location Figure 1.3: Locations for Ottapidaram substation 1.4.2. Transmission Lines

9. The routes are planned using Land-use/cover Map prepared using Resources at Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) has been decided by TANTRANSCO. Figure 1.4 provides GPS locations for all terminating points on each transmission line proposed under the project. Full details of the location of the angle point towers resulting from the satellite/GIS surveys undertaken by TANTRANSCO are presented in Annexure 1.1. Salient features of each lines are described in the following section.

Figure 1.4: Map of Study Area and Coordinates for Termination points for each line

• Subproject T1.1 - 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore transmission line details.

10. Summary and salient features for the Virudhunagar to Coimbatore line is described in Table 1.6.

Table 1.6: T1.1: 765 kV double circuit Virudhunagar - Coimbatore transmission line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 241.9 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 92 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 4 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 7 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 6 6 Total Nos. of high tension (HT)line crossings 31 7 Names of the Districts Viridhunagar, Madurai, Didigul and Tiruppur 8 Number of revenue villages 112

• Subproject T1.2 – 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – Kayathar transmission line

11. Summary and salient features for the Virudhunagar to Kayathar line is described in Table 1.7.

Table 1.7: T1.2: 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – Kayathar transmission line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 72.07 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 27 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 1 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 1 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 1 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 5 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 22

• Subproject T1.3 - 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line.

12. Summary and salient features for the Thappagundu line is described in Table 1.8.

Table 1.8: T1.3 - 400 kV double circuit Thappagundu LILO No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 5.13 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 4 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 0 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 0 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 0 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 4

• Subproject T2.1 - 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi transmission line 13. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram to Udangudi line is described in Table

1.9.

Table 1.9: T2.1 - 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi transmission line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 68 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 68 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 1 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 1 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 1 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 8 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 30

• Subproject T2.2 - 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi transmission line

14. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram to Kamuthi line is described in Table 1.10.

Table 1.10: T2.2 - 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi transmission line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 71.05 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 43 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 1 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 1 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 5 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 18

• Subproject T2.3 - 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line details

15. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor LILO is described in Table 1.11.

Table 1.11: T2.3 - 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 9.9 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 10 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 0 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 1 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 4 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 4 • Subproject T2.4 - 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line details

16. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram for Sipcot – Savasapuram LILO is described in Table 1.12.

Table 1.12: T2.4 - 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 5.58 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 6 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 0 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 0 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 2 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 3

• Subproject T2.5 - 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram - Eppothumvendran

17. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran LILO line is described in Table 1.13.

Table 1.13: T2.5 - 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram - Eppothumvendran No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 3.56 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 3 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 0 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 0 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 2 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 2

• Subproject T2.6 - 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri details

18. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram to Vijayapuri line is described in Table 1.14.

Table 1.14: T2.6 - 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri details No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 34.43 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 0 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 0 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 0 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 3 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi

No. Details Description 8 Number of revenue villages 16

• Subproject T2.7 - 110 kV single circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off Sipcot line

19. Summary and salient features for the Ottapidaram for TTN Auto-T-off Sipcot LILO is described in Table 1.15.

Table 1.15: T2.7 - 110 kV single circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off Sipcot line No. Details Description 1 Line Length estimated 10.27 kilometres 2 Total Angle Points estimated 10 3 Total Nos. of River Crossing 0 4 Total Nos. of road crossings 0 5 Total Nos. of rail line crossings 0 6 Total Nos. of HT line crossings 2 7 Name of the District Thoothukudi 8 Number of revenue villages 4

1.4.3. Bay Extension in Existing Substations

• S3.1 – 400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation

20. Erection of 2 nos. 400 kV bays at Kamuthi 400 kV SS for connecting 400 kV DC quad line from Ottapidaram 400 kV SS. Table 1.16 shows the details of bay at Kamuthi substation. Figure 1.5 shows the location of the Kamuthi substation. The bays are located on existing substation area as described in section 1.6.

Table 1.16: S3.1-400 kV bays at Kamuthi substation No. Feature Description 1 Area of land Existing substation (70 Acres equivalent to 28.23 hectare) 2 Geographical coordinates 9° 20' 57.983" N 78° 23' 50.9832" E 3 Village / town Kamuthi village

4 Ownership of land TANTRANSCO 5 Slope/Plain land Plain 6 Kind of land Within the existing Substation land 7 River/Coast (if any) 26 km from Coast 8 Permanent feature nearby if any Adjacent to Adani solar energy plant 9 Distance from nearest Wildlife sanctuary/National Park 50 km from Madurai Tank IBA, 54 km from Chitragudi and Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, 64 km from Big Tank IBA.

Figure 1.5: Location for Kamuthi substation bay

• S3.2 - 400 kV bays at Kayathar substation

21. 2 nos. of 400 kV bays at Kayathar 400 kV SS for connecting DC line from Virudhunagar 765/400 kV substation for 400 kV DC line from Virudhunagar 765/400 kV substation to Kayathar 400 kV substation. Table 1.17 shows the details of bay at Kayathar substation. Figure 1.6 shows the location of the Kayathar substation. The bays are located on existing substation area as described in section 1.6.

Table 1.17: S3.2-400 kV bays at Kayathar substation No. Feature Description 1 Area of land Existing substation (91 Acres equivalent to 36.69 hectare) 2 Geographical coordinates 8° 57' 27.872" N 77° 43' 29.739" E 3 Village / town Ayyanar Uthu Village 4 Ownership of land TANTRANSCO 5 Slope/Plain land Plain 6 Kind of land Substation land 7 River/Coast (if any) 52 km from Coast 8 Permanent feature nearby if any 1 km from solar energy plant 34 km from Kattabomman Memorial Fort 9 Distance from nearest Wildlife sanctuary/National Park Pothigai Malai Peak in Western Ghat reserve – 65 km and Agasthayamali Biosphere reserve – 70 km

Figure 1.6: Location for Kayathar substation bay

• S3.3 - 110 kV bay provisions at Vijayapuri substation

22. 110 kV Bay provision at Vijayapuri 110 kV substation to connect 110 kV SC line on DC tower from the proposed Ottapidaram 400/110 kV SS. Table 1.18 shows the details of bay at Vijayapuri substation. The bay is located on existing substation area as described in section 1.6. Figure 1.7 shows the location of the Vijayapuri substation

Table 1.18: S3.3- 110 kV bay at Vijayapuri substation No. Feature Description 1 Area of land Existing substation land 2 Geographical coordinates 9° 9' 20" N 77° 53' 56.70" E

3 Village / town Vijayapuri 4 Ownership of land TNEB 5 Slope/Plain land Plain 6 Kind of land Substation land 7 River/Coast (if any) 40 km from Coast 8 Permanent feature nearby if any 11 km from Ettayapuram Palace 9 Distance from nearest Wildlife sanctuary/National Park None

Figure 1.7: Location for Vijayapuri substation bay

1.5. Minimizing Resettlement and Alternative Analysis

23. As a standard practice, the route of the transmission line has been so prepared to avoid and or to minimize impacts towards temporary damages on crops/trees/structures if any coming in the RoW during construction. For construction of transmission line, the project proponent follows the law of the land (i.e. the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, part 3, section 10 to 19 conferred under section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 through Gazette by India, extra ordinary dated 24th Dec. 2003), to place and maintain transmission lines under over along or across and posts in or upon, any immoveable property. However, the clause 10 (d) of same act stipulates that the user agency shall pay full compensation to all interested in any damages sustained during the execution of said work. Therefore, procedure has been designed to minimize impacts, during the preliminary survey and/or investigation (for screening and scoping of the project with at least 3 alternative route alignments), thereafter during detailed survey (spot)/design followed by foundation work, tower erection and during the stringing of conductors.

a) Towers foundations and footings

24. All towers foundations and towers footings are dug and laid, including transportation of material and land clearance, generally at the end of a crop season to avoid impacts on cultivations and need for compensation. After construction of transmission towers, farmers can continue cultivation of crops below the towers.

b) Towers erection

25. All towers are erected at the end of the crop season, and before the following one.

c) Stringing

26. Given the limited time needed for the stringing, the latter can be done right after the tower construction but before the next crop season.

27. Productive losses due to the transmission line construction are negligible. However, due care shall be taken to avoid damages to crop/trees by taking up the construction activities during lean period or post-harvest season. As per the prevailing norms farming activities shall be allowed after the construction work is completed. All affected farmers will be compensated for damages, as per the laid down procedure.

28. The routes are planned using land-use/cover map prepared using resources at satellite (5.8m resolution) and least cost path analysis in a geographic information system (GIS) environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) has been decided by TANTRANSCO taking in to consideration various factors such as avoiding habitat area, avoiding crop land, avoiding forest area, avoiding settlements etc. Details on the alternate analysis for the proposed lines and the maps are provided in Annexure 1.2. The two proposed substation land has been finalized in vacant land of which Virudhunagar substation land has been obtained through negotiated settlement from 3 owners and Ottapidaram land has been obtained through transfer from a private Theremal Power Developer/ Company (Ind Bharat)

1.6. Scope of Work and Methodology

29. The scope of the Project includes (i) new transmission lines, (ii) proposed new substations and (iii) additional bays at existing substations. As far as the proposed new substations are concerned, the sites have been finalized and the land has already been in possession with TANTRANSCO and the extension of bays will be constructed within the existing substations premise without having any impact on land acquisition or involuntary resettlement. Due diligence has been conducted and found no impacts. Therefore, new substations and bay extension are not part of this Compensation Plan. The scope of this compensation plan includes social safeguards related impacts for the construction of transmission lines which include, foundation, erection and stringing of transmission lines (transmission tower base and right of way).

1.6.1 Preliminary Route Alignment

30. The route alignment is preliminary in nature which was prepared through satellite survey data and the alignment was incorporated in the Google earth by using the GIS. Following the GIS surveys, the input was provided to the field team of TANTRANSCO to check the sensitive areas and accordingly, the route was modified and prepared in order to avoid sensitive receptors. Angle points of each lines were fixed on the maps through the GIS surveys and the alignment was superimposed in the topographic maps and village revenue maps in order to identify the list of villages where the lines traverse. However, exact tower footing of each tower is not known on the ground. It is noted that the detailed and final design will be done by the contractor. The tower footings are not pegged yet on the ground which will be done during the detailed design. Therefore, ownership of land owners is not known and the same will be collected during the detailed design. An estimate has been made to calculate the number of affected households etc.

1.6.2 Right of Way Considered for the Safeguards Assessment

31. The Project includes various lines with different capacities which varies from 110 kV up to 765 kV. Right of Way considered for various lines are provided in Table 1.19.

Table: 1.19: Right of Way # Name of the Lines Right of Way (meters) 1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 67 2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Kayathar 46 3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Virudhunagar for 46 Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi 46 5 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi 46 6 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot 35 - Kavanoor line 7 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot 35 - Savasapuram line 8 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for 22 Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri 22 10 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for 22 TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line

1.6.3 Methodology

32. The broad scope and methodology adopted to prepare the draft Compensation Plan is as follows:

• Collection of satellite survey maps and preliminary route alignment for transmission lines. • Collection of primary information in terms of field visits and social surveys by the team • Inventory surveys for transmission lines to assess the temporary impacts on loss of crops and loss of trees etc. by a transact and walk over survey. • Assessment of land for the tower base and Right of way by applying standard assumption based on the right of way. • Specific teams were engaged for various locations to carry out the inventory. • Carrying out informal public consultations at selected location along the transmission lines as well as near the proposed new substation sites. • Collection of Baseline data through a sample socio-economic household survey • Collection of existing land rate through public consultations.

1.7 Limitation and Future Action for the Draft Compensation Plan

33. The draft Compensation Plan has been prepared based on the preliminary route investigation/ survey. The alignment for the transmission line is not detailed or final at this stage rather it is a preliminary route alignment. The Compensation Plan remains as a draft, as final survey is not done yet and actual temporary impacts shall be known only during implementation which will be based on the detailed design and final survey once the construction contractor is mobilized for implementation. The exact number of affected persons is not known at this stage as far as the transmission lines and towers components are concerned and is only estimated in this

document at this time. Land details of each person being affected by transmission towers and lines will be collected later when the exact line route is finalized and pegging of tower footings is done during final survey. The draft Compensation Plan will be finalized and updated during the final design. The impacts related to transmission lines are based on estimations and as per the findings of inventory surveys. TANTRANSCO through its construction contractor will be responsible for finalizing the route alignment and tower footing locations, collection of land details, ownership details etc. and accordingly, the draft Compensation Plan will be finalized and updated during the implementation. TANTRANSCO will take the following steps (but not limited to) to update the draft Compensation Plan:

• TANTRANSCO through its Contractor will finalize the design to the detailed extent with exact line alignment and physical pegging of each tower. • Collection of land details including ownership for each tower and a list containing the amount of land to be affected by the tower base/footing. • Collection of land details and ownership details within the width of the Right of Way • Based on the final alignment, inventory and detailed assessment on loss of crops and trees need to be enumerated and recorded. • TANTRANSCO verify the data and evaluate compensation amount with support from concerned district officials. • Upon collection of all necessary data, the draft Compensation Plan needs to be updated and the updated Compensation Plan will be sent to ADB for approval and disclosure to the ADB website, and then among the affected communities.

2. SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT

2.1 Background

34. The project does not require any private land acquisition for construction of transmission lines under the proposed ADB financing components. The impacts are categorized in to two types, impacts due to tower base and impacts due to line along the RoW. The impacts will occur in terms of restriction of land use for four tower footings but not necessarily complete loss of land under the towers. The land under towers can be continuously used for crop cultivation. Temporary impacts are foreseen in terms of loss of crops along the RoW during the construction of transmission lines and will not lead to any land use restriction. As mentioned in the preceding chapter, the findings on the impacts are based on preliminary surveys as well as estimates. Assessment of impacts on land due to the tower bases and RoW are based on the land use data information collected from the satellite surveys and from the inventory survey conducted by the safeguards team. Summary findings of inventory surveys along the transmission lines are provided in Annexure 2.1.

2.2 Impacts due to New Substations and Bay Extension

35. There are two proposed new substations and three new bays at existing substations. None of the substations require compulsory land acquisition. Land for all the substations and bay extension are in possession of TANTRANSCO, due diligence has confirmed that purchase of the substation lands was initiated prior to the involvement of ADB in the project. Details on the land status of each substation and bay extension is provided in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Impact related Substation and Due Diligence Findings # Name of the Area of Type of Land Current Status Findings of the Due Diligence Substation/bay Land of Land Extension Ownership 1 Virudhunagar 226.53 Private Dry TANTRANSCO A due diligence has been (2x1500MVA) Acres land conducted as per the SPS (92.34 requirement. Findings of the due ha) diligence reveal that this is a private land that belongs to three owners. This is a dry land and is not irrigated and is used for fodder. There is no physical displacement. The land has been acquired through negotiated settlement by willing buyer and willing seller mechanism. TANTRANSCO has conducted prior consultation with all the three land owners. Name of the land owners and their respective share of land sell is as below:

1. Mr. RVS Dureraj (24.53 Acres) 2. Mr. Rajan Baba (142 Acres)

# Name of the Area of Type of Land Current Status Findings of the Due Diligence Substation/bay Land of Land Extension Ownership 3. Mr. Jagan Ali (60 Acres)

The guideline value of the land was INR 3.01 lakh per Acre and the market value as decided by the district collector was INR 4.5 lakh per Acre. However, the negotiation was completed at the rate of INR 7.67 lakh per acre. Consultation was carried out with one of the land owners by the safeguard’s consultant team during the project preparation who was present during the due diligence. Another land owner was also telephonically consulted to get his feedback and opinion on the negotiated settlement. It is found that they agreed with the rate and do not have any objections. The negotiation process took approximately 6 months’ time to be completed. Payment was made through an account payee cheque in July 2018. Following the payment, the land was registered in the name of TANTRANSCO at Sattur sub registrar office. There was a 11% stamp duty which was also borne by TANTRANSCO. There was no grievance found.

Consultaions wijth the owners revelaed that they have big chunk of landholding and the land sold to TANTRANSCO was earlier meant for developing solar power, however, due to some technical issues, they could not build their independent solar power plant. However, they opined that the negotiated amount is fair enough to start other business and they want that there shall be a big substation in the area to maintain the load stability.

# Name of the Area of Type of Land Current Status Findings of the Due Diligence Substation/bay Land of Land Extension Ownership The district revenue office was also involved during the negotiation and finalization of rates. The negotiation was completed in presence of the district revenue officer who are independent of the buyer and seller and act as the independent and third-party endorser. Thefeore, no coercion was found and it was done in transparent manner.

This being a negotiated settlement, the safeguard requirement-2 on involuntary resettlement of ADB SPS will not be triggered. 2 Ottapidaram 60.61 Barren Land TANTRANSCO The land was in possession of (2x500MVA) + Acres earlier owned IND Bharat, the independent (2x200MVA) (24.44 by Ind Bharat power producer (IPP) since ha) 2016. TANTRANSCO had approached Ind Bharat to allocate the land for the proposed substation and IND Bharat has already transferred the land to TANTRANSCO in September 2017. The land is a barren land and not being used by any informal settlers. There is no compulsory land acquisition for the proposed substation. The land has been procured by TANTRANSCO through negotiated settlement and through mutual transfer of land from Ind Bharat to TANTRANSCO.

Due diligence confirmed this is existing TANTRANSCO Land, with no persons living or using the land informally and therefore there will be no affected persons 3 400 kV bays at 70 Acres Existing TANTRANSCO All the construction activities will Kamuthi substation (28.23 substation land be done within the existing ha) of substation premise which TANTRANSCO belongs to TANTRANSCO, hence there is no resettlement impact and no affected persons.

# Name of the Area of Type of Land Current Status Findings of the Due Diligence Substation/bay Land of Land Extension Ownership The extension would be within the fenced boundary of TANTRANSCO. 4 400 kV bays at 91 Acres Existing TANTRANSCO Due diligence confirmed this is Kayathar substation (36.69 substation land existing TANTRANSCO Land, ha) of with no persons living or using TANTRANSCO the land informally and therefore there will be no resettlement impact and no affected persons. The extension would be within the fenced boundary of TANTRANSCO. 5 110 kV bay provisions 4 Acre Existing TANTRANSCO Due diligence confirmed this is at Vijayapuri substation (1.61 ha) substation land existing TANTRANSCO Land, of with no persons living or using TANTRANSCO the land informally and therefore there will be no resettlement impact and no affected persons. The extension would be within the fenced boundary of TANTRANSCO.

2.3 Impacts on Land Due to Tower Base/Footing

36. The total number of towers is estimated to be 1,617 of which 144 towers are to be placed on government owned land, 418 towers will be placed on private waste land and 1,055 towers will be placed on private crop land. Details are provided in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Tower Details on Land # Name of the Transmission Lines Length Total Tower to be Tower Tower to in (km) Number placed on to be be placed of Government placed on Private Tower Land on Crop Land Private Waste Land 1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 241.9 605 19 151 435 Coimbatore 2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 72.1 252 28 52 172 Kayathar 3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.1 18 0 4 14 Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 68 238 50 76 112 Udangudi

# Name of the Transmission Lines Length Total Tower to be Tower Tower to in (km) Number placed on to be be placed of Government placed on Private Tower Land on Crop Land Private Waste Land 5 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – 71.05 249 17 67 165 Kamuthi 6 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 9.9 40 5 21 14 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 7 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.58 22 0 9 13 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 8 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 3.56 14 0 3 11 Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 34.43 138 26 14 98 Vijayapuri 10 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 10.27 41 0 18 23 Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Total 1,617 144 418 1,055 Source: Satellite Surveys by IRS for TANTRANSCO

37. Estimation has been done to assess the impact of tower footings on land based on the type of land on which towers are to be placed. The estimation is based on the data collected from the satellite surveys where angle points were placed on the topographic map. The type of land for each angle point was identified and percentage of each type of land was estimated and then the same percentage was applied to all the towers. Details on type of land (percentage) for towers in each line is presented in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3: Type of Land (in Percent) for Tower Base # Name of the Transmission Lines Length Type of Land for Towers (Percentage) in (km) Government Private Private Total Land Waste Crop Land Land 1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 241.9 3% 25% 72% 100% Coimbatore 2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 72.1 11% 21% 68% 100% Kayathar 3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.1 0% 25% 75% 100% Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 68 21% 32% 47% 100% Udangudi 5 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – 71.05 7% 27% 66% 100% Kamuthi 6 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 9.9 12% 52% 36% 100% Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 7 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.58 0% 43% 57% 100% Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line

# Name of the Transmission Lines Length Type of Land for Towers (Percentage) in (km) Government Private Private Total Land Waste Crop Land Land 8 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 3.56 0% 25% 75% 100% Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 34.43 19% 10% 71% 100% Vijayapuri 10 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 10.27 0% 45% 55% 100% Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Source: Satellite Surveys by IRS for TANTRANSCO, 2018

38. The magnitude of land impacts for the tower base varies among the voltage capacity of tower1 as per the standard practice. Estimate of tower base land for each tower for each voltage line have been determined based on the type of land as mentioned in Table 2.3. The total land required for tower bases are 223.24 hectare (ha) of which 13.51 ha is government owned land, 57.20 ha is private waste land and 152.53 is private crop land2. Only crop land and private waste land have been considered for land value compensation as per the MoP Guidelines. Details are provided in Table 2.4. Table 2.4: Affected Land Area due to Tower Base/Footing # Name of the Transmission Length Total Government Private Crop Lines in (km) Affected Land (ha) Waste Land Land Land (ha) (ha) (ha) 1 765 kV double circuit line 241.9 151.19 4.54 37.80 108.86 Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 2 400 kV double circuit line 72.1 22.71 2.50 4.77 15.44 Virudhunagar - Kayathar 3 400 kV double circuit line in and 5.1 1.61 0.00 0.40 1.20 out at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line 68 21.42 4.50 6.85 10.07 Ottapidaram - Udangudi 5 400 kV double circuit line 71.05 22.38 1.57 6.04 14.77 Ottapidaram - Kamuthi 6 230 kV double circuit line in and 9.9 1.28 0.15 0.67 0.46 out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line

1 The land under each tower as below: - 765kV Line= 2,500 square meter - 400kV Line= 900 square meter - 230 kV Line=324 square meter - 110 kV Line= 100 square meter 2 The land under the tower is affected during construction. However, after the construction, the land will be restored to its previous use and will be allowed for continued activities, hence, there will be no severity of impact or permanent loss of land. The actual impact after the construction for each tower leg footing would be around 1 to 2 square meter which comes above the ground after the cement foundation. Also, it is to be noted that 85% of land value compensation would be provided in addition to the loss of crops and trees, therefore, there would be no permanent loss of livelihood.

7 230 kV double circuit line in and 5.58 0.72 0.00 0.31 0.41 out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 8 110 kV double circuit line in and 3.56 0.14 0.00 0.04 0.11 out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line 34.43 1.38 0.26 0.14 0.98 Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri 10 110 kV double circuit line in and 10.27 0.41 0.00 0.18 0.23 out at Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Total 223.24 13.51 57.20 2.53

2.4 Impacts on Land due to Transmission Line Right of Way

39. The total affected land area under the RoW has been calculated based on the length of the line multiplying in to the width of right of right of way. The type and quantity of land has been derived from the satellite survey. The satellite surveys provide information on length of line (in kilometre) passing through various type of land and accordingly the percentage has been calculated. Details on lines passing through various type of land is provided in percentage (Table 2.5)

Table 2.5: Type of Land (in Percent) for Right of Way # Name of the Transmission Lines Length Type of Land for Towers (Percentage) in (km) Government Private Private Total Land Waste Crop Land Land 1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 241.9 5% 16% 78% 100% Coimbatore 2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 72.1 5% 28% 66% 100% Kayathar 3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.1 0% 52% 48% 100% Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 68 18% 31% 51% 100% Udangudi 5 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – 71.05 2% 22% 76% 100% Kamuthi 6 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 9.9 1% 31% 68% 100% Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 7 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.58 3% 29% 68% 100% Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 8 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 3.56 0% 61% 39% 100% Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 34.43 11% 20% 69% 100% Vijayapuri 10 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 10.27 1% 37% 62% 100% Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Source: Satellite Surveys by IRS for TANTRANSCO, 2018

40. As per the estimate based on the above (Table 2.5), a total of 2,775.83 ha of land is affected under the right of way of which 180.35 ha belongs to government, 580.05 ha is from the private waste land and 2,015.44 ha is private crop land. Only crop land and private waste land have been considered for land value compensation as per the MoP Guidelines. Impacts on crops are anticipated to last 1 crop season. The line alignment was carefully selected using the latest high-resolution satellite image to avoid all structures and sensitive area, and it was checked during the site survey that no physical displacement is anticipated. Thus, no structures are expected to be affected by the RoW. Details are provided in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6: Affected Land Area Under the Right of Way # Name of the Transmission Lines Length Right Total Government Private Crop in (km) of Way Affected Land (ha) Waste Land (meter Area under Land (ha) s) the RoW (ha) (ha) 1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 241.9 67 1620.73 88.49 262.07 1270.17 Coimbatore 2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – 72.1 46 331.66 18.21 93.43 220.02 Kayathar 3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.1 46 23.46 0.00 12.20 11.26 Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – 68 46 312.8 56.40 96.44 159.97 Udangudi 5 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – 71.05 46 326.83 8.11 70.89 247.84 Kamuthi 6 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 9.9 35 34.65 0.21 10.71 23.73 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 7 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 5.58 35 19.53 0.59 5.66 13.28 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 8 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 3.56 22 7.832 0.00 4.78 3.05 Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram – 34.43 22 75.746 8.12 15.51 52.11 Vijayapuri 10 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 10.27 22 22.594 0.23 8.36 14.01 Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Total 2,775.83 180.35 580.05 2,015.44

2.5 Impacts on Trees

41. Calculation on trees are preliminary in nature and are based on the inventory surveys. This will further be revised once the detailed design is complete. As per the preliminary assessment, total number of trees to be affected is 1,234 of which 224 are fruit trees and 1,010 are non-fruit trees. As far as fruit trees are concerned, these are mostly coconut trees and the trees are scattered along various sections in the RoW. These trees are not the basic source of income or livelihood and in most of the cases, it is used for self-consumptions rather than selling in the market. TANTRASCO will provide adequate compensation for loss of trees based on its

productivity. Details on number of trees are provided in Table 2.7 and species wise trees details are provided in Table 2.8.

Table 2.7: Number of Trees to be Affected # Name of the Transmission Lines Number of Number of Total Trees Fruit Trees non-fruit affected Trees 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 180 420 600 1 Coimbatore 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 2 156 158 2 Kayathar 400 kV double circuit line in and out at - - - 3 Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 38 168 206 4 Udangudi 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - - 92 92 5 Kamuthi 230 kV double circuit line in and out at - 23 23 6 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 230 kV double circuit line in and out at - 23 23 7 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 110 kV double circuit line in and out at - 13 13 8 Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 4 80 84 9 Vijayapuri 110 kV double circuit line in and out at - 35 35 10 Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line 224 1,010 1,234 Source: Inventory Surveys, 2018

Table 2.8: Species Wise Tree Details # Name of the Transmission Lines Babool Neem Palm Coconut Emali 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 125 188 107 172 8 1 Coimbatore 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 50 62 44 0 2 2 Kayathar 400 kV double circuit line in and out at - - - 0 0 3 Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 101 30 33 29 14 4 Udangudi 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 50 22 20 0 0 5 Kamuthi 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 13 6 4 0 0 6 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line

# Name of the Transmission Lines Babool Neem Palm Coconut Emali 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 15 4 3 0 0 7 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 12 1 - 0 0 8 Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 56 19 5 0 4 9 Vijayapuri 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 24 6 5 0 0 10 Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Total 446 338 221 201 28 Source: Inventory Surveys, 2018

2.6 Affected Households and Affected Persons

42. The total number of affected households3 are estimated to be 4,526 comprising of 14,924 affected persons4 of which 1,472 households (6,037 affected persons) will be affected by the tower base and 3,054 households (14,924 affected persons) will be temporarily affected by right of way. Details are provided in Table 2.9.

Table 2.9: Affected Households and Affected Persons # Name of the Transmission Lines Affected Affected Affected Affected Grand Grand Househol Persons Households Persons Total Total ds (tower (Tower (Right of Way) (Tower Affected Affected Base) Base) Base) househol Persons ds (tower (tower base+Ro base+Ro W) W) 765 kV double circuit line 587 2,405 1,803 7,391 2,389 9,796 1 Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 400 kV double circuit line 225 921 369 1,512 593 1,512 2 Virudhunagar - Kayathar 400 kV double circuit line in and out 18 73 28 113 45 113 3 at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line 400 kV double circuit line 188 771 302 1,237 490 1,237 4 Ottapidaram - Udangudi 400 kV double circuit line 231 948 375 1,537 606 1,537 5 Ottapidaram - Kamuthi

3 For Tower Base: Estimate based on one AH per tower to be placed on private land For Right of Way: Estimate based on total affected private land divided by the average land holding size as per the socio-economic survey (0.85 ha per HH) 4 Number of affected persons has been calculated by number of AH multiplied by average household size as per the socio-economic survey (Average HH size is 4.1)

# Name of the Transmission Lines Affected Affected Affected Affected Grand Grand Househol Persons Households Persons Total Total ds (tower (Tower (Right of Way) (Tower Affected Affected Base) Base) Base) househol Persons ds (tower (tower base+Ro base+Ro W) W) 230 kV double circuit line in and out 35 143 41 166 75 166 6 at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 230 kV double circuit line in and out 22 92 22 91 45 91 7 at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 110 kV double circuit line in and out 14 58 9 38 23 38 8 at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 110 kV single circuit line 112 457 80 326 191 326 9 Ottapidaram - Vijayapuri 110 kV double circuit line in and out 41 168 26 108 67 108 10 at Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Total 1,472 6,037 3,054 12,519 4,526 14,924

2.7 Summary Impacts

43. The projects having transmission lines will not require any private land acquisition. Although, the quantum of impacts is large in terms of numbers, however, there will be no significant impacts in terms of severity or loss of livelihood. Losses are mostly temporary in nature. The right of way is usually used for the same use after the construction. All the losses will be compensated at market value. Summary of impacts related to the transmission lines are given in Table 2.10.

Table 2.10 Summary Impacts # Impacts Quantity 1 Total number of towers on private Crop land and area (ha) 1,055 towers affected by the tower 152.53 (ha) Total number of towers on private Waste land and area (ha) 418 towers 2 affected by the tower 57.20 (ha) 3 Total number of towers on government land and area (ha) 144 towers affected by the tower 13.51 (ha) 4 Total Private Crop Land Area under Right of Way (ha) 2,015.44 (ha) 5 Total Private Waste Land Area under Right of Way (ha) 580.05 (ha) 6 Total Government Land under Right of Way (ha) 180.35 (ha) 7 Total number of fruit trees 224 8 Total number of non-fruit trees 1,010 9 Total numbers of structures 0 10 Total estimated number of affected households and 1,472 affected affected Persons under tower footings households 6,037 affected persons

11 Total number of estimated affected households and 3,054 affected affected persons under the RoW households 12,519 affected persons

# Impacts Quantity 12 Grand total of affected households and affected persons 4,526 affected (tower footings and RoW) households 14,924 affected persons

3. SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE

3.1. General

44. Socioeconomic household surveys were conducted in the project area and a social analysis has been done through a sample socioeconomic household survey. This survey includes households along the transmission line route, however, the households covered under the surveys are not necessarily potentially affected by the subprojects. A total of 669 sample households were surveyed from August 2018 to December 2018 by the team of ADB consultants.

3.2. District Profile

45. The secondary data sources provide important data and included the latest documents from the state planning commission for the respective districts, and statistical handbooks compiled by the respective districts. The project affected districts except Ramanathpuram and Dindigul have a higher urban population as compared to the proportion of rural populations. The proportion of scheduled caste in the districts ranges from 13% to 21% and this is comparable with the state scheduled caste proportion of 20%. The proportion of scheduled tribes is below 1% across the districts and the proportion is 1.1% for the state. The data on selected indicators for the project affected districts as well as for Tamil Nadu is given in the below Table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Profile of project affected districts and Tamil Nadu Indicator/Parameter Thoothukudi Virudhunagar Madurai Ramanathapuram Total population 1,750,176 1,942,288 3,038,252 1,353,445 % of rural population 49.90% 49.53% 39.22% 69.66% % of urban population 50.10% 50.47% 60.78% 30.34% % of SC population 19.88% 20.59% 13.46% 18.40% % of ST population 0.28% 0.12% 0.37% 0.08% Sex ratio 1023 1007 990 983 Literacy rate 86.16 80.15 83.45 80.72 Male literacy rate 91.14 87.71 89.72 87.81 Female literacy rate 81.33 72.69 77.16 73.52 Life expectancy at birth (Male) NA NA 65.4 68.9 Life expectancy at birth (Female) NA NA 68.9 71.2 Infant Mortality Rate (2013-14) 12.5 13.0 16.13 13.0 Maternal Mortality Rate 105.8 125.09 120.0 49.0 % of HHs covered with drinking 54.14% 6.92% NA NA water supply % of HHs with toilet facilities 56.67% NA 52.16% 56.46% (2014) Per capita income during 2011- 74,933 87,361 67,258 44,707 12 at constant prices (In INR) % of BPL HHs (2013-14) 18.33% 42.48% 31.49% 31.27% Worker participation rate 42.74 NA 44.59 44.55 Worker participation rate (Male) 58.23 NA 59.14 57.53

Worker participation rate 27.61 NA 29.89 31.34 (Female) Total worker (Main and marginal) 748,095 950,158 1,354,632 602,977 % of cultivator 6.49% 6.02% 6.84% 29.0% % of agriculture labourers 26.82% 21.96% 27.52% 10.0% % workers in HH industry 3.06% 3.71% 3.49% 4.0% % of other workers 63.64% 68.30% 62.14% 57.0% Total cultivated area (In hectares) 200,377 120,940 89,250 284,428 Average size of agriculture land 1.19 0.93 0.57 0.72 holdings Total forest area (In hectares) 10,770 Nil 26,583 4,488 Electricity generation from 5547.59 Nil Nil NA thermal (In million unit) Electricity generation from wind 329.41 Nil Nil NA mill (In million unit) Number of working factories 1036 3420 1252 NA (Registered) Number of small-scale industries 1346 2776 8645 NA Number of medium & large NA 40 NA 12 industries Indicator/Parameter Dindigul Tiruppur Tamil Nadu Total population 2,159,775 2,479,052 72,147,030 % of rural population 62.59 38.64 51.60 % of urban population 37.41 61.36 48.40 % of SC population 20.95 15.97 20.01 % of ST population 0.37 0.22 1.10 Sex ratio 998 989 996 Literacy rate 76.26 78.68 80.09 Male literacy rate 84.23 85.49 86.77 Female literacy rate 68.33 71.82 73.44 Life expectancy at birth (Male) 65.89 67.0 64.97 Life expectancy at birth (Female) 69.16 69.2 68.85 Infant Mortality Rate (2013-14) 13.0 7.3 21.0 Maternal Mortality Rate 43.17 74.0 68.0 % of HHs covered with drinking 80.68% NA NA water supply % of HHs with toilet facilities 59.30 68.17 48.29* (2014) Per capita income during 2011- 56,376 88,549 63,996 12 at constant prices (In INR) % of BPL HHs (2013-14) 28.95 33.95 NA Worker participation rate (Total) 51.17 NA 45.6 Worker participation rate (Male) 61.56 65.72 59.3

Worker participation rate 40.76 36.05 31.8 (Female) Total worker (Main and marginal) 1,105,155 1,266,137 32,884,681 % of cultivator 14.97 10.73 12.92 % of agriculture labourers 42.34 19.46 29.21 % workers in HH industry 2.79 3.24 4.15 % of other workers 39.90 66.58 53.72 Total cultivated area (In hectares) NA 211,070 NA Average size of agriculture land 1.07 NA NA holdings Total forest area (In hectares) 138,923 NA NA Electricity generation from Nil NA NA thermal (In million unit) Electricity generation from wind 444.62 NA NA mill (In million unit) Number of working factories 714 NA NA (Registered) Number of small-scale industries 3,880 NA NA Number of medium & large-scale NA NA NA industries * The data is for the year 2011 Sources: District Statistical Hand Books (2016-17); District Human Development Reports (2017), State Planning Commission, Tamil Nadu; District Census Handbook, Directorate of Census Operations, Tamil Nadu

3.3. Socioeconomic Survey Findings

3.3.1. Demography 46. The sample household survey (669 sample households) finding shows that the average household size is 4.1 members. A very high proportion of households (95.5%) reported that they are staying in nuclear families. This is one of the main reasons for a small household size in the subproject area. The sex ratio of the subproject area is 1,000 males: 859 females. All the surveyed households reported that they reside in rural settlements. Details are given in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2: Demographic Feature Sl No Particulars Sub-project area 1 Total Household 669 2 Sex Ratio 859 3 Average Household Size 4.11 4 % of HHs reside in rural area 100% Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018 47. Regarding the social groups, the survey findings shows that the majority (66.5%) of the households belong to Other Backward Class (OBC). Nearly one-third (32.3%) of households belong to the scheduled caste category. In the subproject area there are no households belonging to scheduled tribes (ST) as per the survey findings. Details are given in Table 3.3. Table 3. 3: Households by Social Group

Sl No Particulars No. of HHs % 1 General 8 1.2 2 Scheduled Caste (SC) 216 32.3 3 Other Backward Class (OBC) 445 66.5 4 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 0 0 4 Total 669 100 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.2. Literacy and Education

48. Among the surveyed households in the subproject area, the male literacy rate (88.1%) is slightly higher than the literacy rate among females (84.8%). This suggests that in terms of literacy women are not lagging greatly behind the men. When compared to the difference between male and female literacy rates in Tamil Nadu (13.4 percentage points), the gap in the subproject area is much lower (3.3 percentage points). Details are given in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4: Literacy Status Sub project area Tamil Nadu Sl No Particulars (census 2011) 1 Overall literacy rate 84.7 80.1 2 Male literacy rate 88.1 86.8 3 Female literacy rate 84.8 73.4 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

49. The levels of educational attainment across genders are similar as per the household survey in the subproject area. As shown in Table 3.5, no noticeable differences were found between the male and female education attainment levels. The data suggest that proportion of males completing secondary and higher levels of education are slightly higher when compared to their female counterparts. However, a feature to be noted is that attainment of technical education (such as diplomas) is higher among men (5%) when compared to women (1.2%).

Table 3.5: Gender Desegregated Education Achievement Male Female Total Sl No Education level Nos. % Nos. % Nos. % 1 Primary 251 17.3 288 23.1 539 20.0 2 Middle 451 31.1 333 26.7 784 29.1 3 Secondary 352 24.3 263 21.1 615 22.8 4 Graduate/Post graduate 148 10.2 113 9.1 261 9.7 5 Diploma 73 5.0 15 1.2 88 3.3 6 Illiterate 173 11.9 236 18.9 409 15.2 7 Total 1,448 100 1248 100 2,696 100 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.3. Vulnerability

50. The household survey in the subproject area captured vulnerabilities of household on select parameters. The project defines vulnerable households as households headed by women, households with physically handicapped/disabled family members and those below the poverty

line (BPL) household5. There are only three types of vulnerability found among the households surveyed which are shown in the Tabble 3.6. However, the socio-economic questionnaire covered all vulnerable categories6 as mentioned in the SPS, 2009. About 7.8% households are female headed households. There are 4.5% households having physically challenged persons. The finding in the subproject area shows that 379 households (56.7%) are below poverty line household. There are no land acquisitions and no structures identified along the RoW. Details are given in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6: Vulnerability feature of HHs Sl No Particulars No. of HHs % 1 Female headed household 52 7.8 2 HHs having physically challenged persons 30 4.5 3 Below Poverty Line Households 379 56.7 4 Total number of HHs 669 Note: Multiple Response Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018 3.3.4. Access to Basic Amenities 51. For a very high proportion of households (92.7%), piped water supply is the main source of drinking water. Piped water supply is connected to public stand points which are situated within the village. Very few households use hand pump (0.9%) and pond/river water (1.6%) for drinking water purposes. Details are given in Table 3.7. Table 3.7: Main Source of Drinking Water Sl No Main Source of Drinking Water No. of HH % 1 Piped supply 620 92.7 2 Hand pump 6 0.9 3 Pond/River 11 1.6 4 Others 32 4.8 5 Total 669 100.0 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018 52. Household members collect drinking water from public stand points. The survey findings show that the average distance from a main source of drinking water is 65 meters. It was also found that the average time taken to go, collect water and come back is nearly 40 minutes. The qualitative information reveals that though members must cover a short distance for collection of drinking water they have to wait for some time to collect drinking water due to a long queue at the public stand point. Details are given in Table 3.8. Table 3.8: Distance & time taken for drinking water collection Sl No Particulars m Average distance from main source 1 65 of drinking water in meter Average time taken to go, collect 2 40.4 water & come back in minutes

5 BPL households are based on the government issued BPL cards. In April 2017, Krishan Kumar Bedi, Minister of State for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, announced that the annual income ceiling for BPL families living in rural areas is Rs 49,000 and Rs 60,000 for those living in urban areas. 6 Female headed households, scheduled tribe/indigenous people household, below poverty line household, landless household, household having physically challenged persons or elderly households .

Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018 53. It is common in India that collection of drinking water is primarily the responsibility of women. The information collected during the household survey however reveals that in majority (52.6%) of the households both men and women in the family are involved in collection of drinking water. In more than two-fifth of households (42%) only women members collect the drinking water. Details are given in Table 3.9. Table 3.9: Involvement in drinking water collection Sl No Particulars % of HH Households where only men collects 1 5.4.8% drinking water Households where only women 2 42.0% collects drinking water Households where both men & 3 52.6% women collects water 5 Total 100.0 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018 54. Access to toilet is crucial to improving sanitation as well as health outcomes of people. Regarding sanitation facilities, the finding shows that most (73.5%) of the households have pour flush toilets. About 26.2% households in the subproject area reported that they do not have toilet facilities. Details are given in Table 3.10.

Table 3.10: Type of Sanitation Facilities Sl No Type of Toilet No. of Households % 1 Pour flush 492 73.5 2 Community toilet 2 0.3 3 No Toilet 175 26.2 4 Total HHs 669 100 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

55. Majority of the surveyed households in the subproject area reported that they have availability of basic amenities such as school, public health facility, public transport (bus), local market etc. About 72.9% of the households reported availability of public buses for transportation while the rest must rely on local vehicles or own arrangements. Most of the households (90.9%) have access to ambulance facilities for institutional delivery. Almost all the households reported that they have primary school facilities. About 67.4% households reported that they have secondary school, and 69% households have public health facilities within or near to the village. Details are given in Table 3.11. Table 3.11: Availability of basic amenities No. of Sl No Particulars Households % 1 Public transport (Bus) 488 72.9 2 Ambulance facilities 608 90.9 3 Local market for sell or purchase 467 69.8 4 Primary school in the village 649 97.0 5 Secondary school in/ near the village 451 67.4 6 Sub-centre/PHC in/ near the village 461 68.9 7 Total HHs 669 100 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.5. Major Economic Activities

56. The average land holding size is 0.85 hectare in the project area. The most important economic activity of the households is non-agriculture-based wage labour with 60.7% of surveyed households are engaged in it. Other important economic activities are private jobs (33.5%), cultivation (34.7%), and wage labour in agriculture (41.1%). The survey captured information on family members’ contribution to the major economic activities across gender. In activities such as non-agriculture-based wage labour, government and private jobs, and business, involvement is more by the male members. There are important activities such as cultivation, livestock, and wage labour in agriculture in which both the men and women have equal contribution. However, a sizeable proportion of households reported that women members (38.7%) engaged in government job. It is pertinent to mention here that women members also take part in some of the important economic activities in addition to their involvement to perform the household chores. Details are given in Table 3.12.

Table 3.12: Major economic activities of households Sl Particulars % of HHs Involvement by % No % men % women % both

1 Agriculture/cultivation 34.7 15.5 1.3 83.2 2 Wage labour (Agriculture) 41.1 29.5 6.5 64.0 3 Wage labour (Non-agriculture) 60.7 54.9 4.7 40.4 4 Livestock 13.5 3.3 1.1 95.6 5 Small enterprise (Home based) 1.6 36.4 18.2 45.5 6 Service in Govt sector 4.6 61.3 38.7 0.0 7 Service in private sector 33.5 84.4 7.1 8.5 8 Business 3.7 52.0 8.0 40.0 9 Other self-employed activity 1.3 77.8 11.1 11.1 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.6. Cropping pattern

57. The major crop cultivated or produced in the subproject area is Dal with 17.3% households cultivate it. Other important crops cultivated are bajra (15.5%), maize (10.5%), and rice (7.9%). Details are given in Table 3.13.

Table 3.13: Major Cropping Pattern Sl No Type of Crops No. of HHs % 1 Wheat 2 0.3 2 Dal 116 17.3 3 Rice 53 7.9 4 Maize 70 10.5 5 Vegetables 11 1.6 6 Sun flower 5 0.7 7 Onion 11 1.6

Sl No Type of Crops No. of HHs % 8 Bajra 104 15.5 9 Ground Nut 5 0.7 10 Cotton 36 5.4 11 Chilli 13 1.9 12 Ragi 1 0.1 13 Flower 3 0.4 14 Coconut 21 3.1 15 Tobacco 3 0.4 16 Total HH 669 100.0 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.7. Average Yield of Major Crops

58. Among the major crops, the average yield per household is highest for rice (18.7 quintal). Quintal is equal to 100kg. This is followed by dal with the average production of 7.7 quintal per household. The lowest yield crop is bajra having an average production of 1.9 quintal per household) and maize having an average production of 1.8 quintal per household. The total earning is highest from dal as a greater number of households cultivate it and the per quintal selling price is also higher (INR 2,000 to 6,000 per quintal) in comparison to other produces. Many households also cultivate bajra but due to less average yield and low per quintal selling price (in the range of INR 1,500 to 2,100 per quintal) the total earning is lowest. Details are given in Table 3.14.

Table 3.14: Average Yield of Major Crops Sl No Type of Number of % Total Yield Average Total Cost Crop Households (Quintal/) Yield in Rs. (Quintal) 1 Dal 116 17.3 786 7.7 3,759,800 2 Rice 53 7.9 787 18.7 1,802,500 3 Maize 70 10.5 128.5 1.8 1,868,00 4 Bajra 104 15.5 197.5 1.9 1,849.800 5 Cotton 36 5.4 80 2.2 990,000 6 Coconut 21 3.1 56 2.7 1,771,000 7 Total HHs 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.8. Average Annual Income

59. The average annual household income of surveyed households is INR 127,375. The economy of the subproject area is predominantly dependent on daily wage labour (70.1%) followed by agriculture (35.7%), and private service/job (34.1%). In terms of the amount of average annual income, the government service holders have the highest average (INR 219,536) followed by private service/job holders (INR 109,215). Details are given in Table 3.15.

Table 3.15: Average Annual Income

Sl No Source of Income No. of HHs % of HHs Average Annual Income in Rs 1 Agriculture 239 35.7 61,477 2 Govt. Service/Job 28 4.2 219,536 3 Private Service/Job 228 34.1 109,215 4 Business 33 4.9 84,000 5 Wage Labour 469 70.1 70,625 6 Professional 10 1.5 71,000 7 Pension 9 1.3 85,889 8 Others 56 8.4 37,411 9 Total HH 669 127,375 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.9. Average Annual Expenditure

60. The findings show that the annual average expenditure per household in the subproject area is INR84,803 out of which the major expenditure is incurred on food (41.1%). This is followed by expenditure on account of transportation (12.3%) and clothing (8%). Health and education account for 3.5% and 5.5% of the average expenditure respectively. On gas households spend about 6.1% of the total household expenditure. Details are given in Table 3.16.

Table 3.16: Average Annual Expenditure Sl No Type of expenditure Average Annual % Expenditure (Rs.) 1 Food 34,892 41.1 2 Transportation/conveyance 10,433 12.3 3 Clothing 6,781 8.0 4 Health 2,960 3.5 5 Education 4,702 5.5 6 Interest payment on loans 1,434 1.7 7 Social functions/festival 3,426 4.0 Agriculture (such as seeds, hiring of farm 4,182 4.9 8 implements etc.) 9 Minor consumer items (Soap, powder) 2,489 2.9 10 Electric Bill 2,410 2.8 11 House Maintenance 2,186 2.6 12 Animal Husbandry 865 1.0 13 Gas 5,205 6.1 14 Others 2,838 3.3 Grand total (1-14) 84,803 100.0 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.10. Possession of Durable Goods

61. The commonly possessed durable goods among the surveyed households in the

subproject area are mobile (96.9%), television (96.1%), and gas connection (94.5%). Majority of the surveyed households have bicycle (68.9%) and motor cycle/scooter (67%). Very few households have luxury items such as refrigerators (10.2%), computer/laptop (4%), washing machine (2.8%), and car (0.6%).

62. The survey also obtained information on use of the durable goods by gender. The findings show that items such as radio, mobile, television, and refrigerator is used by both men and women of the family. Goods such as bicycles, tractor, pump set with generator, and motor cycle/scooter are mainly used by men member of the family while washing machines and gas is mainly used by the women members of the family. Details are given in Table 3.17.

Table 3.17: Possession of durable goods Sl No Particulars % of HHs User by % Men Women Both 1 Radio 28.4 5.3 1.1 93.7 2 Mobile 96.9 2.5 1.2 96.3 3 Bicycle 68.9 90.0 1.5 8.5 4 Tractor 1.2 87.5 0.0 12.5 5 Pump set with generator 6.4 86.0 0.0 14.0 6 Television 96.1 0.5 0.2 99.4 7 L.P.G Connection/ Gas 94.5 0.8 0.3 Cylinder 98.9 8 Computer/laptop 4.0 55.6 37.0 7.4 9 Refrigerator 10.2 0.0 2.9 97.1 10 Washing Machine 2.8 0.0 63.2 36.8 11 Motor cycle/Scooter 67.0 98.9 1.1 0.0 12 Car 0.6 75.0 0.0 25.0 13 Total Households 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.11. Household Indebtedness

63. Among the households in the subproject area, a small proportion (8.4%) of the households has taken loan. Qualitative information from group discussion also supplements this trend. It was revealed during the consultation that people are not in the habit of taking loan unless and until it is of emergency. The main sources of taking loan are banks and SHGs. The interest rate charged by Bank varies from 3% to 9% depending on the type of bank and purpose of loans while SHGs charge 3% as interest for loan. The interest rate taken by private money lenders are in the range of 3% to 5%. Details are given in Table 3.18.

Table 3.18: Average Amount Taken from Different Sources and Interest Rate Sl. No Source Number of Average Amount Taken Interest Household (INR) Rate 1 Bank 24 94,167 3% to 9% 2 Relatives 2 35,000 3% 3 Private money lender 8 1,15,000 3% to 5%

4 SHG 24 27,500 3% Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.12. Benefits from schemes

64. The household survey collected gender disaggregated information regarding coverage of development schemes and financial inclusion. The finding shows that about 68.5% of households have benefitted under development schemes. Interestingly most of the benefits (91.5%) are availed by women members of the family. Qualitative information during consultation reveals that most of the women members got work under the MGNREGA scheme. Regarding the financial inclusion it was reported that almost all households (98.4%) have bank account. Majority (70.5%) of households have joint accounts while in about 18% households’ men and women of the family have separate accounts. In 9.9% families only, men members have bank accounts. Details are given in Table 3.19.

Table 3.19: Coverage under development schemes Sl Particulars % of HHs Beneficiary by % No Men Women Both Joint HHs benefitted under development 68.5 3.1 1 schemes 91.5 5.5 NA 2 Families having bank account 98.4 9.9 1.5 18.1 70.5 3 Total HHs 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

65. The survey collected information on coverage of social protection schemes such as social or health insurance in the subproject area. The finding shows that only 7% have social or health insurance schemes. Of the households having insurance schemes, in about 51% cases schemes mainly cover the men while in 44.7% cases the insurance covers both the men and women members. Details are given in Table 3.20.

Table 3.20: Insurance status Sl No Particulars % of Beneficiary by % Households Men Women Both 1 HHs having social/health insurance scheme 7.0 51.0 4.3 44.7 2 Total HHs 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.13. Major Illness

66. In the subproject area, about 7% of the households reported that their family member experienced major illness during the last one year. Qualitative information from the consultations underscores the fact that people in the area are usually healthy due to good food habits. The types of illness reported are of various types. Of the households reported major illness, non- communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart problem are reported by 31.9% households. Another 21.3% households reported eye problem. Details are given in Table 3.21.

Table 3.21: Type of Illness

Sl No Type of Disease/Illness Number of Households % 1 Heart problem 5 10.6 2 Diabetes 10 21.3 3 Eye problem 10 21.3 4 Cancer 2 4.3 5 Stomach problem 2 4.3 6 Kidney problem 2 4.3 7 TB 2 4.3 8 Intellectual disability 2 4.3 9 Leg fracture 2 4.3 10 Other diseases 10 21.3 Total households reported 47 100.0 illness Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.14. Engagement of Women in Various Activities

67. Almost all the surveyed households (97.7%) reported that women are engaged in household work where they spend most of their time. A sizeable proportion of households reported that women are also engaged in cultivation (33.3%), agricultural labour (30.4%), non- agricultural labour (33.4%) and animal husbandry (13.4%). In non- agricultural labour women mostly do MGNREGA work. Details are given in Table 3.22.

Table 3.22: Type of Activities for Women Sl No Activities No. of Households % 1 Cultivation 223 33.3 2 Trade & Business 19 2.8 3 Agricultural Labour 204 30.4 4 Non-Agricultural Labour 224 33.4 Small home-based enterprises run 6 5 by women 0.8 6 Service 40 5.9 7 Household Work 654 97.7 8 Animal Husbandry 90 13.4 9 Diary/Poultry/Sheep rearing 24 3.6 10 Total HH 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.3.15. Women’s Voice in Decision Making

68. Regarding women’s say in decision making, almost all the surveyed households in the subproject area reported that women are actively involved in decision making on various aspects concerned to family such as health and education of children, financial matters, purchase of assets and every day activities of the family. Details are given in Table 3.23. Table 3.23: Women’s Say in Decision Making Sl No Issues Number of Households % 1 Financial matters 658 98.3 2 Education of child 666 99.5 3 Health care of child 666 99.5 4 Purchase of assets 658 98.3

5 Day to day activities 664 99.2 6 On social functions and marriages 667 99.7 7 Total HHs 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018 3.3.16. Status on Electricity

69. All surveyed households (100%) in the sub project area are electrified. Details are given in Table 3.24.

Table 3.24: Status on Electrification Sl No Particulars Number of Households % 1 Electrified Houses 669 100 2 Total HHs 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

70. The main source of electrification is government grid and electricity are supplied from the government grid. Electrification of the households has been done long time ago. As per the findings of the survey, households have been electrified for the last 35 years. The availability of electricity is not a problem as the average hours of availability of electricity is reported to be 21.5 hours in a day. Details are given in Table 3.25.

Table 3.25: Average Usage Pattern of Electricity Sl No Particulars Numbers 1 Average Years of Electrification 35 2 Average Hours of availability of electricity per day 21.5 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

71. Households mainly use electricity for lighting purposes. As per the findings of survey almost all the households in the subproject area use the electricity for lighting purpose. None of the households except one use electricity for cooking purposes as almost all the households use gas for cooking purposes. There are two households who use electricity for pumping water for agricultural purposes. Details are given in Table 3.26.

Table 3.26: Purpose of Electricity Use Sl Purpose Number of HHs % No 1 Lighting 666 99.6 2 Cooking 1 0.1 3 Pumping water for agriculture 2 0.3 4 Total HHs 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

72. Almost all the households (96.8%) are satisfied with the current electricity supply as almost all the time electricity is available to households.

3.3.17. Other Alternate Fuel Consumption

73. A very small proportion (3.1%) of households uses other non-electric energy sources as demand on such sources is very less due to reliable availability of electricity. About 2.1% of the households use kerosene/diesel for household activities. Use of battery (0.6%) and gas (0.4%)

as non-electric energy sources is reported by very few households. Details are given in Table 3.27.

Table 3.27: Non-Electric Energy Sources Sl. No Source of Usage Number of Households % 1 Kerosene/diesel 14 2.1 2 Battery 4 0.6 3 Gas 3 0.4 4 Total households 669 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, August–December 2018

3.4. Impact on Indigenous Peoples or Schedule Tribe

74. Government of India, under Article 342 of the Constitution, considers the following characteristics to define indigenous peoples [Scheduled Tribes (ST)]: (i) tribes’ primitive traits; (ii) distinctive culture; (iii) shyness with the public at large; (iv) geographical isolation; and (v) social and economic backwardness before notifying them as a Scheduled Tribe.

75. Essentially, indigenous people have a social and cultural identity distinct from the ‘mainstream’ society that makes them vulnerable to being overlooked or marginalized in the development processes. STs, who have no modern means of subsistence, with distinctive culture and are characterized by socio-economic backwardness, could be identified as Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous people are also characterized by cultural continuity.

76. Constitution of India identifies schedule areas which are predominately inhabited by such people. The proposed Project and its components are located in the state of Tamil Nadu which has no schedule area as such. Also, land acquisition is not anticipated in the project except some temporary impacts on loss of crops in the transmission lines. Hence, no impact on indigenous population is envisaged in the project.

The Project being a transmission project includes two compoenets such as substations and transmission lines. There is no compulsory land acquisition in the Project especially for the substations as it is based on negotiated settlement. Regarding the transmission lines, the impacts are temporary in nature in terms of loss of crops. Loss of trees and temporary restriction to land during construction under the tower base are foreseen. Transmission lines are usually planned in such a manner that it avoids settlement and habitat area. There is no physical displacement also. Therefore, the project will not cause any impact on indigenous people. The project area does not fall under any notified area as mentioned in the constrictuion of India and the socio-economic sample survey recorded that there would be no scheduled tribe households. Positive Impacts are general in nature in terms of better reliability and efficiency in transmission system which does not have any immediate and direct impacts to the people in project area

4. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

4.1. Consultations

77. As an integral part of the safeguards planning process, various stakeholders were consulted including the local people and communities during the preparation of the Compensation Plan and social due diligence. Informal consultations were also carried out at some of the district revenue offices and with the revenue authorities at the local level. It ensured that the affected people and other stakeholders are informed, consulted and allowed to participate actively in the process of project preparation and to be aware about the positive and negative impacts of the Project. The process of consultation will be continued during the detailed/final design and during implementation with various stakeholders such as affected people, concerned line department such as revenue, horticulture, agriculture departments and local administration.

4.2. Objective of Public Consultations

78. Following are the main objectives of the consolations:

• Make people aware about the project and its potential impacts with proposed mitigation measures. • Choose the line alignment route in order to minimize adverse impacts. • Understand the views of the people affected, with reference to loss of land, assets and compensation. • Develop thorough coordination between all stakeholders for the successful implementation of the project. • To increase awareness about the next steps relating to detailed design, exact tower pegging, losses and valuation etc. • To increase awareness about the implementation schedule, compensation methods, grievance redress mechanism etc. and seeking views on continued participation.

4.3 Methods of Consultations

79. Various methods have been used during the stakeholder's consultations during the preparation of Compensation Plan. Methods used for public consultation and participation with concerned stakeholders are described in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Method of Consultations

Stakeholders Purpose Method

Officials at TANTRASCO • To seek their participation in the • Frequent individual (Corporate Office) and at Project safeguards planning activities. meetings Site Offices • To discuss about ADB's broad policy principles, eligibility and entitlements etc. Officials of Line Agencies such as • To gather information about the • Individual meetings and Revenue and Forest at Project land availability, critical issues discussions Level etc. and the existing norms related to payment of compensation etc.

Stakeholders Purpose Method

Local People/ Villagers/Likely • For information sharing about the • Consultation meetings at Affected Persons project various location/ villages • Seeking their views on the along the transmission line preliminary alignment and any routes and substations concerns for further improvement • Seeking their views on compensation and payment for various losses • Seeking information on any scheduled tribe population living in the project area • Discuss future plan of action such as detailed design, assessment of various losses etc. • Discuss about the general Eligibility and Entitlement and Compensation. • Discuss about Institutional setup and Grievance Redress Mechanism • Seeking their participation during the project implementation Focused Group Discussions • To prepare a gender assessment • Focused Group among the women in the Project and to know about the general Discussions Areas. status of women • To make the women aware about the project and potential impacts

4.4. Public Consultations in the Project Area

80. Public Consultations were carried out along the transmission line and substation locations by the safeguards team from August 2018 to December 2018. These activities were conducted at 56 locations through informal public meetings having a total 392 participants (364 male participants and 28 female participants). Summary details on the locations and number of participants are provided in Table 4.2 and the summary findings of the consultations are provided in Table 4.3. Details on each public consultation along with the responses and list of participants are provided in Annexure 4.1. Findings of the consultations suggest that there is a mixed opinion about the proposed project where some people raise their concern about the potential loss, proposed mitigation measures such as compensation, restoration etc. and some people near Coimbatore area raised their reservations about the project. These are the initial level of consultations where peoples’ views have been captured and the same can be taken as action agenda by the TANTRANSCO and the contractor during the construction to handle these issues carefully. Peoples, reservations and concerns were clarified in terms of explaining the mitigations, payment of compensation as per MoP Guidelines (which was not known to them previously) and informed them that the process will be continued.

Table 4.2: Locations and Participants (Public Consultations)

Number of Total Male Total Participants # Name of the Transmission Lines Public Participants Female (Grand Consultations Participants Total) 1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - 21 144 14 158 Coimbatore 2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – 5 32 0 32 Kayathar 3 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Included in Virudhunagar-Coimabatore line because it is a Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu LILO having only 5 km length (proposed) line 4 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 10 56 4 60 Udangudi 5 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - 8 47 8 55 Kamuthi 6 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 4 26 0 26 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line 7 230 kV double circuit line in and out at 1 5 0 5 Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line 8 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 2 16 0 16 Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran 9 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram - 5 38 2 40 Vijayapuri 10 110 kV double circuit line in and out at 0 0 0 0 Ottapidaram for TTNAuto - T-off Sipcot line Total 56 364 28 392

Table 4.3: Summary Findings of Public Consultations Issues Discussed People’s Views and Perception General perception about the Almost all the villagers reported that they were not aware about the proposed project transmission line project. People in general felt that the project will help in increased power supply and transmission. Although it may not be directly beneficial to them as electricity is not currently a problem. At the same time most people during the consultation expressed that the proposed project will ensure more power supply to other remote areas of the region where availability of sufficient electricity is an issue. Support of local people for the People from most of the villages agreed to provide conditional support to the proposed project proposed project. Most of the villagers believed there are other HT lines already in the periphery of the villages and one additional line will provide no such benefit to them. The majority during the consultation revealed that there are no such employment opportunities for them, and a good farm land is their only productive asset. Therefore, they need alternative employment opportunities from the government to strengthen their income.

There are certain areas where the villagers are not in favour of the project. In Puliamkulam, Gobalpuram villages of Madurai district; Kilangundal, Padiyaandi palayam, and savadi palayam villages of Tirupur district; Malaipatti and Sirukkulam villages of Virudhunagar; and Sivagananapuram village of Tuticorin the villagers are not happy with the proposed project as they are concerned that the project will disturb their valuable farming activities and crop production which is their only means of livelihood. However, it was explained to the people about the technical details of construction and its scheduling and also clarified that the impacts are not permanent in nature and construction schedule will follow off the crop season. These early

Issues Discussed People’s Views and Perception consultations were based on the preliminary alignment, TANTRANSCO will be taking into consideration affected persons views in finalising the alignment. Critical issue and concern by Most of the villagers during the consultation expressed that the installation of the local people for the project tower will affect the value of their land. In addition, agricultural and allied activities will also be affected during the construction stage. That people have only marginal farm land which is used for cultivation. However, marginal farmers are those who have less than 2.5 acres of land (equivalent to 1 hectare of land). Therefore, they think that the disruption in farming activities and loss of value of land will affect their earning and in the long term potentially the living standard of the household. As noted previously, this issue can be resolved once people are aware of the MOP guidelines with regards to compensation. It was clarified that there would be no permanent impact and therefore, there would be no permanent loss of income and livelihood. The MoP guidelines provides 10% of land value compensation under the RoW (although the entire RoW is not be affected entirely) and also 85% of land value compensation under the tower base. In addition to loss of standing crops and trees. Peoples’s concern came out of the previous projects where these provisions were not made and MoP guidelines was not adopted or effective. The benefits of MoP guidelines were explained to make the people understand about the current compensation mechanism and entitlement which is far better than the previous projects Criteria to be considered Most of the villagers suggested that the HT line should be at least 1km away during project design, from the village, and the height of the tower and line should be of maximum operation stage and height. Some villagers highlighted that there are other existing lines also. construction They suggested that the HT line should cross one side of the village instead of different directions from the villages. In most villages people expressed that the tower should be installed on the corner of the field and not in the middle of the farm land. Few villagers along the proposed Virudhunagar to Coimbatore 765 KV suggested that the proposed line should follow the existing 400KV. Line. People from Narasavillai village of Tuticorin district mentioned that the main crop is banana and the land is mostly wetland. They felt that their farm lands need protection with maximum height for the tower and HT line. Employment potential in the Almost all the villages expressed that local people want job/employment project opportunity during implementation of the proposed project. Compensation expected in Most of the people during consultation held that they want cash case of loss of crops compensation at market rate for loss of crops and loss of land due to tower installation. Some villagers were of the view that as their cultivable land is very precious, and they do not have alternate means of livelihood they should be given maximum compensation as per the prevailing market rate. Most of the villagers felt that a member of each affected family should be given work or job during the construction stage. It was mentioned to the people that compensation would be as per the latest market value, however, there may be some opportunities for temporary jobs during construction. Perceived loss Most of the villages expressed the apprehension that due to overhead HT line and tower installation the value of their precious farmland will be severely reduced. Some of them pointed out that in case of emergency nobody will buy the land that has towers installed. For those household who depend on cultivation as the main source of income, the loss of precious farm land due to tower footing and disruption of agricultural activities will lead to reduction of crop yield and this will lead to decrease in household income. People in Valayapatti village in Virudhunagar district felt that due to HT line and several towers no factory and small industries will be coming to the area. Some

Issues Discussed People’s Views and Perception villagers during the consultation also mentioned that though they have land near the road side it will be difficult for them to sell for establishment of factories after towers will be installed in the land. These early consultations were based on the preliminary alignment, TANTRANSCO will be taking into consideration affected persons views in finalising the alignment. It was also clarified that the lines will pass mostly through the agricultural land where there is no such settlement to come up. Loss of land value under the tower base would be compensated up to 85% of land value and there would be no change of ownership. Therefore, the current policy will mitigate such impacts through compensation Safety issues Almost all the villagers felt that HT lines are not safe for human beings and other animals. The safety issues pointed out by the villagers included transmission line is not safe during rainy season; working in the agriculture field under the high tension line is always risk and fearful; increased heat due to high tension line; the high sound from the HT line creates fear among the people; standing for a long time under the transmission line has harmful effect on the body.

Certain villages in Tuticorin district mentioned that the storms always flow with high speed here which raises the danger of breakdown of the high voltage line any time. Some villagers during the consultation also underscored the fact that harmful radiations from HT line also affect the movement of animals and birds.

During consultations it was explained that all the necessary mitigations will be taken in to account as per international safety standards, including those for noise.

4.5. Gender Consultations 81. Consultations among women have been conducted through focused group discussions (FGDs) from August 2018 till December 2018 at 13 locations having a total of 93 women participants. Various locations are described in Table 4.4 and summary findings of the gender consultations are described in Table 4.5. Details on each gender FGD along with responses and list of participants are provided in Annexure- 4.2.

Table 4.4: Locations and Participants (Gender Consultations) # Name of Village Number of women participants 1 Pasuvanthanai 10 2 Ottapidaram 6 3 Sillanathan/Tuticorin 6 4 Valasamuthiram 6 5 South Veerapandiyapuram 10 6 O Lakshmi Narayanpuram 8 7 Chandiragir 7 8 Ramnathpuram 5 9 Vagaikulam 8 10 Gobalapuram 6 11 Pudhukkottai 6 12 Lalapuram 7 13 Ayyanaristru 8 Total 93

Table 4.5: Findings on Gender Consultations Issues Discussed Women’s views and perception Primary occupation of women Women are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, they assist the men in own cultivation during the agriculture season. Some of them also engage in seasonal agriculture labour. A sizeable number of women also perform non-agricultural labour such as MGNREGA work. In the villages near to Tuticorin, Virudhnagar some women members work in malls and nearby factories. Natures of jobs mainly performed In addition to the usual household work women are engaged in by the women members agricultural work, wage labour, working as sales girl in nearby malls and working in mat factories. In non-agricultural wage labour women mostly do MGNREGA work such as cleaning of shrubs, cleaning of water bodies etc. Collection of drinking water is also an everyday activity for women members. Inequality in the receipt of wages, Almost all the women mentioned that they got less payment as payments, for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working hard and performing women perform work that require less physical labour. For agricultural labour women get less than the amount received by the male members and the gap is in the range of Rs 50 to Rs 100. The difference in receipt of wages is also observed in non-agricultural work and construction work. Role of women in the decision- Almost all the women agreed that women have equal share along with making of the household the male counterpart regarding household decisions on important matters such as education, purchase of assets, and financial matters. Working women have more power on the use of their money but they take the decision after discussion with other family members. Some of the women mentioned that their view is prevailed on household decision making in matters such as education, and participation in social functions of the community. Views and concerns about the Women had little awareness about the Project, and they are of the project opinion that transmission line Project will not have any impact on them. However, they foresee that there could be some development work near the proposed new substation and its adjacent area where women may benefit out of those programs.

4.6. Future Consultation Strategy

82. Consultation will be continued throughout the project cycle especially during updating/finalizing of the Compensation Plan, during determination of compensation values, during disbursement of compensation and during the construction. Future consultations will be carried out by TANTRANSCO and also the team responsible for collecting the updated information while updating and finalizing the compensation plan. TANTRANSCO will ensure that Contractor follows participatory approach while dealing with people in the field. There would be social consultant to be hired as part of the TRTA where the consultant will provide some on the job training to the contractor and TANTRANSCO for continued consultations during detailed design and implementation of the Project. For future consultations, TANTRANSCO will follow the steps (bit not limited to) mentioned below:

• TANTRANSCO will consult all the affected people to be impacted due to tower footings after the final design is complete and during pegging of each tower but prior to start of the foundation work

• TANTRANSCO will disclose the construction schedule before the commencement of construction works to ensure that local villages are notified and informed of said activities • TANTRANSCO will inform the people along the right of way regarding impact due to stringing of transmission line • TANTRANSCO will inform the affected persons on compensation to be paid for the permanent and/or temporary loss of crops and trees; • TANTRANSCO will inform the communities about progress made in terms of construction • TANTRANSCO will disclose information and consult with affected persons at the project area, with the object of availing broad support from the community • Any grievance related issues will be solved through adequate consultations process.

4.7. Disclosure

83. TANTRANSCO will provide relevant information in a timely manner, in an accessible place, and in a form and language (English and Tamil) understandable to affected persons and other stakeholders. Notification as per the Electricity Act, 2003 on project information will be disclosed in the local newspaper. The draft Compensation Plan will be made available in relevant local government offices and at the project site office of TANTRANSCO. The summary Compensation Plan will be made available in Tamil local language along with the English version. The draft Compensation Plan will be disclosed in ADB’s website and in TANTRANSCO’s website prior to the management review meeting. Subsequently, the final compensation plan as per the detailed design will also be disclosed in ADB’s website and in TANTRANSCO’s website as well as disclosed among the affected communities.

5. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

5.1 Need of the GRM

84. TANTRANSCO will establish a project specific Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) having suitable grievance redress procedure to receive and facilitate resolution of affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances. The grievance mechanism will be developed by forming a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at two levels (i) General Construction Circle (GCC), Madurai responsible for major role during implementation in redressing grievance (ii) TANTRANSCO headquarters (HQ) in Chennai for the higher-level decisions to be provided to the GCC in case of sensitive and unresolved issues. The GRM will be time-bound to receive and resolve the APs’ grievances and complaints, if any, on the delivery of their entitlements and project impacts on them, in general. Care will always be taken to prevent grievances rather than going through a redress process.

85. The grievance mechanism should not impede access to the country’s judicial or administrative remedies. APs can approach the court of law at any time and independent of the Project’s grievance redress process. This includes ADB’s Accountability Mechanism whereby people adversely affected by ADB-financed projects can express their greivances, seek solutions and report alleged violations of ADB’s operational polices and procedures, including safeguard policies.

86. The GRM will not deal with matters pending in a court of law. TANTRANSCO will ensure that the APs and the line agencies that participate in project activities understand the role and functions of GRM of the project in resolving problems and grievances pertaining to land selection for tower base, availing the Right of Way for stringing and payment compensation for the losses. All the cost related to GRM will be funded by the TANTRANSCO.

5.2 Formation of GRC

87. The GRC will be established at two levels. The persons who will serve as committee members will be oriented on the compensation rules and process and will be trained in handling grievances and resolving disputes. The grievance committee will be put together prior to implementation of the Project and throughout project implementation period. The main responsibilities of the GRC will be as follow:

• The GRC will examine all kinds of disputes or grievances arising out of implementation of the Compensation Plan and resolve such disputes and grievances in a most transparent manner. • GRC will not deal with matters pending in the courts of law. • Only authorized members will be allowed to participate in the GRC meetings. • Decision of the GRC will be communicated to the aggrieved APs through writing

5.2.1 GRC at GCC- Madurai

88. Most of the Project components will fall within the GCC, Madurai region and therefore, the first level GRC will be created at the GCC-Madurai. Some portion of the 765 kV line falls within the GCC-Coimbatore and GCC-Trichy. However, the GCC-Madurai office will coordinate with the GCC- Coimbatore and GCC-Trichy for grievance redress activities. Following will be the members of GRC:

• Superintendent Engineer, GCC, Madurai (Head of the GRC) • Superintendent Engineer or representative from GCC-Coimbatore and GCC-Trichy • Executive Engineer, GCC, Madurai as Project Manager • Executive Engineer, GCC-Coimbatore and GCC-Trichy • Deputy Financial Controller GCC - Madurai / Trichy / Coimbatore • Representatives from the concerned district officials • Representative from the Contractor at site • Representative from the Affected Persons • Woman representative from the Affected Persons

5.2.2 GRC at TANTRANSCO Headquarters

89. The central GRC at HQ level will be established at the corporate office of TANTRANSCO in Chennai (TANTRANSCO HQ). Following will be the members of corporate level GRC.

• Joint Managing Director • Director, Transmission Projects • Director Finance and Financial Controller HQ • Chief Engineer, Transmission for substations • Chief Engineer Civil (for Transmission Lines) • Superintendent Engineer, Transmission (Central) designated for safeguards at HQ

5.3 Grievance Redress Process

90. There will be many minor grievances which may not be related to land or compensation rather these are related to day-to-day construction related complaints such as prior notice to harvest crop, restoration of right of way post construction etc which will be sorted and resolved informally by the contractor and field team of TANTRANSCO through necessary dialogue and these will not require the intervention of GRC. However, minor grievance will be recorded. Only major grievance such as issues related to actual impact assessment, ownership of land, valuation of losses as per market rate/replacement cost, payment of comoensation on time , eligibility and entitlement etc. which are not redressed instantly on ground will be referred to the GRC. The members of the GRC will be available during the office hours to address concerns and grievances. The complaints and grievances from the APs will be addressed through the process described below in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Grievance Resolution Process Steps Process Step 1: GRC at • The aggrieved APs to formally lodge the grievances at GRC in GCC, Madurai. GCC- Madurai) The aggrieved APs will lodge the complaint if there is failure of negotiation at at Project Level project site level. • The GRC member will review the complaint and prepare a Case File for GRC hearing and resolution. A formal hearing will be held with the GRC at a date fixed (no more than 10 days after lodgement) by the GRC member in consultation with aggrieved APs. • On the date of hearing, the aggrieved AP will meet with the GRC at the GCC, Madurai office. The GRC members will note down the statements of the complainant and then if needed investigate the claim further if it cannot be resolved at the meeting.

Steps Process • The decisions will be issued by the head of the GRC and signed by other members of the GRC. The case record will be communicated to the complainant AP by the GCC, Madurai. • The grievance redress at this stage shall be completed within 4 weeks • All the cost related to GRM including travelling cost of the APs for the GRC meetings, fooding etc will be borne by the TANTRANSCO and the GRM will be made available with no cost to the APs. Step 2: GRC at If any aggrieved AP is unsatisfied with the GRC decision at GCC Madurai or in TANTRANSCO, case GCC Madurai is unable to provide a resolution at their level in case of any Headquarters higher sensitive cases, then next option will be to lodge grievances to the GRC at TANTRANSCO, HQ within 2 weeks. The GRC, Madurai will compile the documents of the complainants and must produce documents supporting his/her claim to the HQ GRC. The GRC at HQ will review the GRC hearing records by GCC, Madurai and convey its decisions to the GRC, Madurai within 4 weeks after receiving the complaint Following which GRC- Madurai will convey the decisions to aggrieved Aps. The responsibility of GRC at TANTRANSCO HQ is to take higher level decisions or approval related to sensitive cases and when negotiation with Aps fails at GCC Madurai level. Note: • The scope of the grievance may not necessarily be related to compensation and may go beyond the compensation issues • Affected Persons can approach the court of law at any time and independent of grievance redress process

5.4 GRC Record Keeping

91. Records of all grievances received, including contact details of the complainants, dates of the complaints received, nature of grievances, agreed corrective actions and when they were implemented, and the outcome will be recorded and kept in the project office at GCC-Madurai. The number of grievances recorded and resolved, and the outcomes will be displayed/disclosed at the GCC-Madurai Office. A summary of this information will be included in the semi-annual safeguard monitoring reports which will be submitted to ADB. All GRC meeting deliberations and decisions will be recorded and will be available for public reference. All costs incurred in GRC meetings, consultations, communication and reporting/information dissemination will be borne by TANTRANSCO. Cost estimates for grievance redress are included in cost estimates in the Compensation Plan under the line item of administrative cost. The complainants are not charged any fee for the service

6. POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

6.1. Overview

92. The compensation Plan is based on national policies and laws, and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009. In India, compensation for land acquisition and resettlement assistance for project affected persons/families is directed by the National law - ''The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR)''. There will be no land acquisition for the transmission line. Therefore, the RFCTLAAR will not be applicable to this Project. However, the calculation of land value compensation for tower bases and right of way is guided by the RFCTLARR. The relevant national laws applicable to this project are: (i) The Electricity Act, 2003; (ii) The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885; and (iii) Ministry of Power's (MoP) guideline related to compensation for transmission line. The compensation principles adopted for this project shall comply with applicable laws and regulations of the Government of India/ State Govt, as well as with the involuntary resettlement safeguard policy principles of the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). Gap analysis between ADB’s SPS, 2009 requirements and national/state regulation is described in Table 6.1 with suggestive actions for TANTRANSCO to bridge the gap for the Project.

6.2. ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

93. ADB has adopted the SPS in 2009 including safeguard requirements for environment, involuntary resettlement and indigenous peoples. The objective of the involuntary resettlement policy is to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.

94. The involuntary resettlement safeguards cover physical displacement (relocation, loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and economic displacement (loss of land, assets, access to assets, income sources, or means of livelihoods) as a result of (i) involuntary acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas. It covers them whether such losses and involuntary restrictions are full or partial, permanent or temporary. Followings are the basic policy principle of ADB SPS, 2009:

• Identification of past, present, and future involuntary resettlement impacts and risks and determination of the scope of resettlement planning; • Carrying out meaningful consultations with affected persons, host communities, and concerned non-government organizations; • Improvement or at least restoration of the livelihoods of all displaced persons; • Ensuring physically and economically displaced persons with needed assistance; • Improvement of the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups; • Development of procedures in a transparent, consistent, and equitable manner if land acquisition is through negotiated settlement; • Ensuring that displaced persons without titles to land or any recognizable legal rights to land are eligible for resettlement assistance and compensation for loss of non-land assets;

• Preparation of a resettlement plan elaborating on displaced persons’ entitlements, the income and livelihood restoration strategy, institutional arrangements, monitoring and reporting framework, budget, and time-bound implementation schedule; • Disclosure of resettlement plan, including documentation of the consultation process in a timely manner to affected persons and other stakeholders; • Execution of involuntary resettlement as part of a development project or program; • Payment of compensation and provision of other resettlement entitlements before physical or economic displacement; and • Monitoring and assessment of resettlement outcomes, their impacts on the standards of living of displaced persons

95. The project will recognize three types of displaced/affected persons: (i) persons with formal legal rights to land lost in its entirety or in part; (ii) persons who lost the land they occupy in its entirety or in part who have no formal legal rights to such land, but who have claims to such lands that are recognized or recognizable under national laws; and (iii) persons who lost the land they occupy in its entirety or in part who have neither formal legal rights nor recognized or recognizable claims to such land. The involuntary resettlement requirements apply to all three types of displaced/affected persons.

6.3. Statutory Requirements

6.3.1 The Electricity Act, 2003, Part-VIII, Section 67 & 68

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Section 67 (3-5): (3) A licensee shall, in exercise of any of the powers conferred by or under this section and the rules made thereunder, cause as little damage, detriment and inconvenience as may be, and shall make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by any one employed by him. (4) Where any difference or dispute [including amount of compensation under sub-section (3)] arises under this section, the matter shall be determined by the Appropriate Commission. (5) The Appropriate Commission, while determining any difference or dispute arising under this section in addition to any compensation under sub-section (3), may impose a penalty not exceeding the amount of compensation payable under that sub-section.

Section 68 (5 & 6):

(5) Where any tree standing or lying near an overhead line or where any structure or other object which has been placed or has fallen near an overhead line subsequent to the placing of such line, interrupts or interferes with, or is likely to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or the accessibility of any works, an Executive Magistrate or authority specified by the Appropriate Government may, on the application of the licensee, cause the tree, structure or object to be removed or otherwise dealt with as he or it thinks fit. (6) When disposing of an application under sub-section (5), an Executive Magistrate or authority specified under that sub-section shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the placing

of the overhead line, award to the person interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and such person may recover the same from the licensee. Explanation. - For purposes of this section, the expression “tree” shall be deemed to include any shrub, hedge, jungle growth or other plant. Unquote. 96. The Electricity Act (2003) as amended in 2007 has also been taken into consideration. Section 67 and 68 of Part-VIII and Section 164 of part-XVII are relevant. The Electricity Act makes provision for payment of compensation for acquiring land and refers that land will be acquired as per LAA, 19847. This is primarily relevant to the substations. The Electricity Act has the provision for issuing notification to all the concerned villages and people prior to any construction activities. As far as the trees or crops or structure near the overhead line is concerned, it does not say directly about payment of compensation, however, if the competent authority thinks deem fit, then compensation may be paid.

6.3.2 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Part-III, Section 10

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Section 10 – The telegraph authority may, from time to time, place and maintain a telegraph line under, over, along, or across, and posts in or upon any immovable property, Provided that a) the telegraph authority shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section except for the purposes of a telegraph established or maintained by the [Central Government], or to be so established or maintained; b) the [Central Government] shall not acquire any right other than that of user only in the property under, over, along, across in or upon which the telegraph authority places any telegraph line or post; and c) except as hereinafter provided, the telegraph authority shall not exercise those powers in respect of any property vested in or under the control or management of any local authority, without the permission of that authority; and d) in the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, the telegraph authority shall do as little damage as possible, and, when it has exercised those powers in respect of any property other than that referred to in clause (c), shall pay full compensation to all persons interested in any damage sustained by them by reason of the exercise of those powers.

Unquote. Section 16 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 which stipulates as under: 16. Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority: (1) If the exercise of the powers mentioned in Section 10 in respect of property referred to in clause (d) of that section is resisted or obstructed, the District Magistrate may, in his discretion, order that the telegraph authority shall be permitted to exercise them.

7 This still refers to LAA, 1894 because the Electricity Act has not been amended after 2013, therefore, reference to RFCT in LARR, 2013, has not been made.

(2) If, after the making of an order under sub section (1), any person resists the exercise of those powers, or, having control over the property, does not give all facilities for this being exercised, he shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

97. Indian Telegraph Act (1885) has also been taken in to consideration for its relevant applicability. Part-III of the Act8 is applicable for transmission and distribution projects. The Indian Telegraph Act does not have any provision for permanent land acquisition except for payment of compensation for construction of lines and towers as temporary impacts. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 is usually followed, which does not have any provision of land acquisition for construction of transmission pillars and lines. The act exercises the power to remove any trees interrupting the transmission lines, however, subsection of section 18 of the Act provides the opportunity for compensation for cutting the trees if the tree is in existence before the telegraph line was placed. The telegraph authority may, from time to time, place and maintain a telegraphic line under, over, along or across, and post in or upon, any immovable property provided that the telegraph authority shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section except for the purpose of a telegraph established or maintained by the Central Government, or to be so established or maintained. If any tree standing or lying near a telegraph line interrupts, or is likely to interrupt, telegraphic communication, a Magistrate of the first or second class may, on the application of the telegraph authority, cause the tree to be removed or dealt with in such other way as he deems fit. When disposing of an application under sub-section (1), the Magistrate shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the telegraph line was placed, award to the persons interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and the shall be final.

6.3.4 MoP Guidelines, 2015

98. The Ministry of Power (MoP) vide its order No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15 April 2015 constituted a committee comprising of representatives of various State Govt., MoP, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) & POWERGRID under the chairmanship of Special Secretary, MoP to analyze the issues relating to RoW for laying of transmission lines in the country and to suggest a uniform methodology for payment of compensation on this account. Based on the recommendation of the Committee, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India vide its notification dated 15th Oct’15 has issued guidelines for payment of compensation for damages regarding RoW (Annexure-6.1) The said guideline was adopted by Government of Tamil Nadu vide order U.O. No 455/ACS (F)/P/2017 dated 22-11-2017 for implementation (Annexure-6.2). The Government of Tamil Nadu shall pay compensation for the restriction of land to all affected farmers/land owners with effect from 22 November 2017 as per the provisions mentioned below. Thus, the following compensation shall be paid in addition to normal tree and crop damage compensation: i) Compensation @ 85% of land value as determined by District Magistrate or any other authority based on circle rate/guideline value/Stamp Act rates for tower base area (between four legs). ii) Compensation in the width of Right of Way (RoW) corridor, due to laying of transmission line subject to maximum of 15% of land value determined based on circle rate/guideline value/Stamp Act rates. 99. The above guidelines shall be effective from the date of issuance of the above-mentioned Government of India guidelines and shall be applicable for only those new transmission

8 Power to place Telegraph Lines and Posts

line/projects where construction have started after the date, i.e., 22-11-2017. Provided in table 6.1 below is an analysis of gaps with the relevant aspects of India’s legal framework and ADB’s Safeguard Policy 2009, as well as necessary measures to address these gaps.

Table 6.1: Gaps between National Requirements & ADBs Safeguard Policy 2009

Relevant ADB Safeguard Legal Framework of India Degree of alignment or Gaps Policy Principles relevant to transmission and proposed actions to Project address gaps TANTRANSCO will continue to ensure a comprehensive process of consultation with Carry out meaningful The electricity Act-2003, The affected persons and others consultations with affected Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 during Compensation plan persons, host communities, and the MoP Guideline, 2005 preparation and implementation, and concerned does not refer to such policy to inform them of their nongovernment principles and hence, does entitlements, to ensure their organizations. not align. participation in planning and to address the needs of vulnerable groups. The electricity Act-2003, The Establish a grievance Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 TANTRANSCO will establish a redress mechanism to and the MoP Guideline, 2005 project based GRM through this receive and facilitate does not refer to such policy Compensation Plan to project resolution of the affected principles and hence, does related address grievances. persons’ concerns. not align. TANTRANSCO will do the The electricity Act-2003, The valuation based on the latest Indian Telegraph Act does not guideline value and will add up say directly about the Provide cash compensation to derive the market value while replacement cost, however, at replacement cost assessing the land restriction MoP Guideline, 2005 has the value under tower and footings. provision for market value. Loss of trees and crops will be This is partially aligned. based on market value. The electricity Act-2003, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the MoP Guideline, 2005 does not refer to such policy TANTRANSCO will provide Improve or at least restore, principles and hence, does adequate compensation for all the livelihoods of all not align. However, it may be losses as per the Entitlement displaced persons. noted that this not applicable Matrix. as there is no physical displacement in this project and only temporary loss of livelihood. Ensure that displaced Provisions are included in the The electricity Act-2003, The persons without titles to land Entitlement Matrix of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 or any recognizable legal compensation plan to pay and the MoP Guideline, 2005 rights to land are eligible for compensation to the non- does not refer to such policy resettlement assistance and titleholders (informal and non- principles and hence, does compensation for loss of non- registered) for their non- land not align. land assets. lost assets The electricity Act-2003, The Provision for vulnerable groups Improve the standards of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 have been made in the living of the displaced poor and the MoP Guideline, 2005 entitlement matrix. and other vulnerable groups, does not refer to such policy TANTRANSCO will ensure that

Relevant ADB Safeguard Legal Framework of India Degree of alignment or Gaps Policy Principles relevant to transmission and proposed actions to Project address gaps including women, to at least principles and hence, does equal wages for men and national minimum standards not align. women if engaged by the contractor with adequate provision for the health safety of women under the environment management plan. Compensation for all land The electricity Act-2003, The required for tower footings will Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 be paid prior to start of civil Pay compensation prior to and the MoP Guideline, 2005 works. Right-of-way will be physical or economic does not refer to such policy cleared, and compensation will displacement principles and hence, is not be paid for the losses along the aligned. transmission line during the stringing in phased manner. The electricity Act-2003, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 TANTRANSCO will prepare and Prepare and disclose a and the MoP Guideline, 2005 obtain approval for the Resettlement Plan does not refer to such policy Compensation plan by ADB then principles and hence, does disclose not align. TANTRANSCO will monitor the processes, outputs, outcomes Monitor and assess The electricity Act-2003, The and impacts of the resettlement outcomes and Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Compensation plan impacts and the and the MoP Guideline, 2005 implementation and share the achievement of the does not refer to such policy monitoring reports with affected objectives of the resettlement plan and disclose monitoring principles and hence, does persons and other stakeholders reports. not align. including ADB. Bi-annual reports will be submitted and disclosed on the ADB website.

6.4. Basic Policy Principles for the Project

100. The basic principles adopted for the project are:

• Avoid negative impacts of land acquisition and involuntary resettlement on persons affected by the project to the extent possible; • Where negative impacts cannot be avoided, assist affected persons, through adequate compensation; • Carry out meaningful consultations with affected persons and inform the affected persons of their eligibility and entitlements. Ensure their participation in planning, implementation and monitoring of the project; • Disclose information related to impacts, eligibility and entitlement and ensure affected persons’ participation in planning and implementation of compensation plan; • Provide compensation for all losses at replacement/market value in accordance with the Compensation Plan;

• Ensure that affected persons without titles to land or any recognizable legal rights to land are eligible for compensation for loss of non-land assets such as trees and crops and any other assets if built by the non-titled holders; • Anyone moving into the project area after the cut-off-date will not be entitled to compensation; • Provide compensation of transmission lines by section by section during project implementation; • Establish grievance redress mechanisms to ensure speedy resolution of disputes; • Ensure adequate budgetary support to cover implementation costs for the Compensation Plan • Monitor implementation of the Compensation Plan. • Ensure that the land under the right of way and below the tower are restored to its previous use after the construction • People shall be allowed to continue their agricultural activities under the right of way after the construction.

101. Additionally, the issues related to the RoW for the transmission lines will be dealt with proper care especially for temporary losses. For the loss of crops and trees due to construction of overhead lines, cash compensation payable by cheque/through online transfer will be provided during construction works. Further, cash compensation (by cheque/ online transfer) will be paid to the affected persons for the loss of crop and loss of trees, if any, during times of maintenance and repair.

6.5. Cut Off Date

102. A prior notice will be served after the detailed survey based on the final design to be done by the contractor and after finalization of tower location during the construction to the land owners informing that the proposed transmission line is being routed through the property of the individual. The notice shall contain the particulars of the land, ownership details and the details of the trees/crops inevitability to be damaged during the construction of the proposed transmission line and acknowledgement received from land owner. This serves as a record for identifying the actual affected persons and the date of issuance of this notice can be treated as cut-off-date for identification and assessment of damages.

6.6 Valuation of Compensation and Payment Mechanism

103. Compensation for land value for tower footings (@ 85% of calculated value) and RoW (@ 15% of calculated value) will be determined based on the circle rate/guideline value as per the assessment to be done by the revenue department. Valuation of compensation for loss of trees is done by the horticulture department. Compensation for non-fruit trees will be based on timber value at market price. Ccompensation for perennial crops and fruit trees will be based on annual net product market value multiplied by remaining productive years. Assessment of compensation for loss of crop is done by the TANTRASCO with the help from revenue department/horticulture. The disbursement of compensation payment mechanism will have following procedures:

• The Contractor will do the final design and will assess the impact of each loss with close collaboration with TANTRANSCO through a joint verification survey involving the owners/affected persons.

• TANTRANSCO will assess the compensation value by involving the concerned line departments such as revenue department, agriculture department, horticulture department etc. • The Contractor will issue cheques in the names of the affected persons and will submit it to TANTRANSCO. TANTRANSCO will distribute the cheque to the affected persons with support from the contractor. • Following the payment of compensation, the contractor will get the amount reimbursed from TANTRANSCO.

7. ENTITLEMENT, ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS

7.1. Eligibility and Entitlement

104. There is no compulsory land acquisition involved in the Project and there will be no permanent loss of land or permanent restriction to the land use. Land for the substations are already in the possession of TANTRANSCO. Therefore, the entitlement provided in the Compensation Plan is relevant to all the impacts related to construction of transmission lines which includes, tower foundation, tower erection and stringing of conductors. Impacts will occur both for the tower base as well as in the right of way. APs will be entitled for land compensation (85%) of land value under the tower base for the restriction as per the latest provision of MoP guidelines. Similarly, APs will be entitled for land cost (15% of land value) under the right of way as per the MoP guidelines and the width of the right of way for each line has been specified in Chapter-2. Loss of trees will be compensated as per the entitlement matrix. Additionally, compensation for temporary damages to crops during construction will also be compensated at market value. Lack of legal documents of their customary rights of occupancy or land titles shall not affect their eligibility for compensation. Compensation towards temporary damages to all eligible APs is paid as per the assessment and Entitlement Matrix. People having no land right such as informal settlers will only be eligible for compensation for non-land assets such as loss of crops and trees if grown by them. The Entitlement Matrix for the Project is given in Table 7.1.

Table 7.1: Entitlement Matrix # Type of Definition of Entitled Entitlement Details Losses/Impacts Persons/Households) 1 Land affected by Titled owner Compensation • Land value to be determined tower base up to 85% of based on circle rate/ Guideline by (between four land value the concerned District legs) Magistrate/ or any other authority Value / Stamp Act Rates. • 85% of land value will be provided as per the MoP Guidelines 2 Land in the width Titled owner Compensation • Land value to be determined by of Right of Way up to 15% of the concerned District (RoW) corridor land value Magistrate/ or any other authority due to laying of based on circle rate/ Guideline transmission line Value / Stamp Act Rates. • Up to 15% of the land value will be paid as per the MoP Guidelines. 3 Loss of crops for All affected households Compensation • Compensation at market value to the following (titled holders, at market value be computed with assistance of Impacts: share-croppers, agriculture department. lease holders and non- • Advance notice to APs to harvest 1. Crops under titled households) crops. the tower base • In case of standing crops, cash 2. Crops in the compensation at current market width of the RoW cost to be calculated of mature crops based on average 3. Construction production. related impacts on crops if occur

# Type of Definition of Entitled Entitlement Details Losses/Impacts Persons/Households) beyond the width of RoW

4 1. Trees under All affected households Compensation • Compensation at market value to the tower base (titled holders and non- at market value be computed with assistance of 2. Trees in the titled holders) horticulture department. width of the RoW • For fruit bearing trees 3. Construction compensation at average fruit related impacts production for next productive on Trees if occur years to be computed at current market value. beyond the width • For timber trees compensation at of RoW market cost based on type of trees. • Timber will be retained by the owner. 5 Other All affected households Compensation • Compensation at market value as unexpected at market value assessed by the concerned damages authority. (if found) during construction 6 Impacts on Vulnerable affected Vulnerability • Vulnerable affected persons will vulnerable households such as assistance to be given priority by the contractor households households headed by be considered while engaging for temporary women, physically in kind jobs (where feasible) during handicapped/disabled construction. family, and below • Multiple vulnerability will be poverty line as certified considered as one unit for vulnerable assistance. by local authority 7 Unanticipated All affected persons Unforeseen impacts impacts will be documented and mitigated based on the principles agreed upon in the Compensation Plan and ADBs SPS 2009.

8. RELOCATION AND INCOME RESTORATION

105. The Project does not involve private land acquisition or compulsory land acquisition; hence, no physical displacement is foreseen. Based on the current (preliminary) alignment, no impacts on structures are anticipated. Impacts are limited to the temporary loss/damage to crops during the construction for which adequate compensation will be provided as per the entitlement matrix which will be as per the current market value. Land restriction under the tower base and within the width of RoW is being compensated as per the MoP guidelines. People will be allowed to resume their agricultural activities after the construction. All the trees being felled due to the Project will be compensated as per the entitlement matrix. TANTRANSCO will ensure that advance notice is issued to the affected persons prior to the start of construction works and that compensation is also completed before then. In case of future maintenance work, TANTRANSCO will pay compensation for any loss. Should construction activities result in unavoidable livelihood disruption, compensation for lost income for the period of disruption will be provided.

106. Impacts on vulnerable people is marginal as there is no land acquisition, and compensation toward on the land value is provided as per the MoP guidelines in addition, to the losses of crops and trees. The period of impacts due to tower erection and stringing is only one crop season or less. TANTRANSCO confirmed that during the estimation of the land value for the compensation as per the MoP guidelines, consultation results with APs are considered to reflect general circumstance of the AP including vulnerability. Lastly, vulnerable affected persons will be given priority by the contractor while engaging for temporary jobs (where feasible) during construction.

9. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN

9.1. Overview

107. The indicative compensation cost estimate for implementation of the Compensation Plan for the project includes eligible compensation for land restriction for tower base, land restriction for Right of Way, loss of trees and crops in the Right of Way and support cost for implementation of Compensation Plan. Budget provision for compensation for tower base (@85% of the land cost) and RoW corridor (15% of the land cost has been made as per MoP guidelines. Additionally, 1.5 times of the guidelines value has been considered in order to derive at the market value and to reflect consultation results with the APs. This is a tentative budget which may change during the original course of implementation. The unit cost for land value is based on the guideline value/market value which has been derived from the consultations. The unit cost for the loss of crop has been derived through rapid field appraisal and old experience of similar project implementation and is based on market value. A contingency provision equivalent to 10% of the total cost has also been made to accommodate any variations from this estimate and to include any cost to be incurred for unanticipated impacts.

9.2 Compensation Cost

108. The total indicative cost is estimated to be INR 3,407 million equivalents to INR 340.67 crores. Details are given in Table 9.1. The following estimated budget is part of the complete project cost. However, actual cost shall be updated during execution.

Table 9.1: Tentative Compensation Cost Item Unit Unit Cost Quantity Amount Amount (INR) (Million INR) (Crores INR) A. Compensation Compensation for Private Land for Tower Hectare 24,00,000 209.7 641.68 64.17 Base (@ 85% of total calculated value) Land value calculation/Replacement Value is based on the Circle rate/Guideline Value multiplied in to 1.5 times) Compensation for Private Land for Right Hectare 24,00,000 2595.49 1,401.56 140.16 of Way (@ 15% of total calculated value) Land value calculation/Replacement Value is based on the Circle rate/Guideline Value multiplied in to 1.5 times) Loss of Trees/Crops along the right of Kilometre 20,00,000 521.89 1,043.78 104.38 Way (@ INR 2,000,000 per kilometre as per standard previous rate) Sub Total A 3,087.03 308.70 B: Support Cost for Implementation of Compensation Plan Administrative Cost (including lump sum 5 0.50

GRM/Consultations)

Item Unit Unit Cost Quantity Amount Amount (INR) (Million INR) (Crores INR) Monitoring Cost lump sum 5 0.50 Sub Total- B 10 1.00 Total 3,097 309.70 Contingency (10%) 309.70 30.97 Grand Total (INR) 3,407 340.67

10. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

10.1 Overview and Overall Project Implementation Organizations

109. There are various organizations/departments having different management roles and responsibilities for the implementation of Project. However, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO) is wholly responsible for the implementation of ADB-financed project as both executing agency (EA) and Implementing Agency (IA) for the Project. However, there are other agencies who are also involved in the project implementation. Details on the overall project implementation organizations and their roles and responsibilities are described in Table 10.1 and depicted in Figure 10.1. The roles and responsibilities for implementation of safeguards issues are discussed in the subsequent subsection of this chapter.

Table 10.1: Overall Project Implementation Organizations – Roles and Responsibilities Project Implementation Management Roles and Responsibilities Organizations

Executing & Implementing • Overall responsibility for execution of the Investment Program and agency: subprojects. • Periodic review of the project activities to ensure timely TANTRANSCO Board of implementation of the project. Directors • Ensuring compliance with loan covenants including social and environmental safeguards, financial, economic and others. • Timely approval of bid documents bid evaluation reports and contract award. TANTRANSCO Management The Executing Agency has multiple levels of management who are responsible for the timely implementation of the project. The key personnel for purposes of this project are as follows;

• Joint Managing Director o Coordinating the communication with Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu with respect to the project. o Ensuring timely approval of bid documents and bid evaluation reports by TANTRANSCO Board. o Periodic monitoring of the project implementation activities in coordination with the Director Transmission Projects and Director Finance. o Ensuring coordination between technical department responsible for project implementation and finance department to ensure timely availability of counterpart funds o Ensuring Institutional Capacity Building activities under the Output 3 of the Project are implemented.

The project implementation and management unit consist of the following Management Levels -

• Director Transmission Projects o Timely submission of bid documents and bid evaluation reports to Board Level Tender Committee (BLTC) and Board of Directors of TANTRANSCO.

Project Implementation Management Roles and Responsibilities Organizations

o Timely administering of the tender, issue of contract award and implementation approvals thereof etc. o Fortnightly monitoring of the implementation of the project components along with the respective Chief Engineers including physical visits to the project sites to address any project implementation issues; o Periodic Reporting to the Board of Directors, Joint Managing Director and ADB on project implementation. • Director Finance and Financial Controller HQ o Ensuring availability of counterpart funds for the smooth implementation of the project. o Managing the Advance Account including timely submission of withdrawal applications, and projected project expenses for replenishment of advance account. o Keeping records of payment made through Advance Account for liquidation of Advance Account and Auditing purposes. o Keeping records of project related expenses incurred through counterpart funds. o Engaging Project Auditors to audit all the expenses incurred with respect to the project. o Final Approval and payment of bills / invoice of the contractor. o Taking responsibility for implementing Institutional Capacity Building activities related to improving Financial Management Capacity. o Financial reporting of the project to the to the Joint Managing Director / Project Steering Committee / Funding Agency.

• Chief Engineer Transmission (for Sub Stations) and Chief Engineer Civil (for Transmission Lines) in TANTRANSCO Headquarters (HQ). o Preparation of working estimate of the project scheme, land acquisition, technical specification, commercial terms, floating and administering of tender, tender negotiation and award of contract and issuance of implementation approvals in coordination with the procurement team headed by a Superintending Engineer. o Approval of design drawings, inspection of equipment’s at factory location etc. in coordination with the procurement team; o Day to day monitoring of project implementation in coordination with the General Construction Circles (GCC), resolving project implementation issues and reporting to the Director on overall project implementation status. • Superintending Engineers General Construction Circle (GCC) - Madurai/Trichy/Coimbatore depending on the location of the project component

Project Implementation Management Roles and Responsibilities Organizations

o Support HQ in preparing the working estimate of the project scheme for running the tender. o Upon award of tender, overall responsibility of implementing the transmission projects coming under the jurisdiction of the circle for both transmission substation and transmission lines, supervision of the dedicated Executive Engineer appointed for implementation of 765kV transmission project. o Handover of project site to the contractor, inspection of equipment’s at the factory location, issuing of dispatch instructions, day to day monitoring of the project activities, resolving any project site specific issues, fortnightly reporting of project implementation status to the HQ in coordination with the circle Executive Engineers and Asst. Executive Engineers. o Preparation of all vendor bills with breakdown of all material received in line with the vendor invoice and LOA, verification of the bills with the LOA of the tender including calculating liquidated damages (if any), and final approval of the bills and forwarding for payment to the finance dept. at HQ. o Assessment and approval of compensation payment for ROW of Transmission lines in coordination with the field Junior Engineer and Revenue Department. o Ensuring of timely reimbursement of compensation payment of ROW made by the contractors. o Review and approval of safeguard monitoring reports / gender monitoring report prepared by the Asst. Executive Engineer Civil for the transmission lines; o Upon completion of the project construction, in coordination with the Protection and Communication Wing (P&C) carry out the testing and commissioning of the equipment’s for handover to the operations department. o Handover of all project drawings, manual, project billing to the System Operations department for project capitalization and system operation. • Deputy Financial Controller General Construction Circle (GCC) - Madurai / Trichy / Coimbatore o Verification of all bills containing invoices including verification of detailed breakup of components to confirm to the LOA of the project, payments to be made on account of ROW compensation; o Forwarding of the bills for payment to the Finance dept. at the HQ upon final approval of the Superintending Engineers GCC; o Addressing specific queries on the bills, Record keeping and maintaining of the project account at the GCC level including reporting on the financial progress of the project.

Asian Development Ministry of Finance Central Level Bank (ADB) (Department of Economic Affairs)

Government of Tamil Nadu Executing and Implementing (Energy Department and Agency Project Level Finance Deparmtent) (TANTRANSCO)

Nodal Officer from Executing Agency Information Joint Managing Director flow

Director Transmission Projects Director Finance (TANTRANSCO) (TANTRANSCO)

Chief Engineer Chief Engineer Projects (Trichy) & Chief Financial Chief Engineer Civil Transmission Chief Engineer ( Controller Coimbatore)

Superintending Engineer a) Preparation of technical specification, (General Construction Circle - commercial terms, administering tender, contract GCC) award (Procurement), Land Acquisition Madurai / Trichy / Coimbatore b) Approval of project drawings, inspection Project c) Project monitoring and reporting Deputy Financial Coordination Controller GCC

a) Support HQ during procurement a) Verification b) Overall responsibility of and approval of implementing TX line and SS vendor bills c) Day to day monitoring and b) Forwarding of reporting vendor bills for d) Preparation and approval of payment to HQ vendor bills c) Record e) Assessment and approval of keeping of ROW compensation project account f) Review and approval of and reporting safeguard monitoring reports / financial gender monitoring report progress g) Handover of project to system operation on completion in coordination with P&C Figure 10.1: Overall Project Organization Structure

10.2. Roles and Responsibilities related to Safeguards

TANTRANSCO is ultimately responsible for safeguards supervision and ensuring compliance with the loan covenants related to safeguards. There will be various levels of management within TANTRANSCO who will be responsible for safeguards. However, the core responsibilities will be with the GCC, Madurai. TANTRANSCO will be assisted by the contractor, individual safeguards consultants under the Transaction Technical Assistance (TRTA) and will work closely with the district revenue authorities for assessment and valuation.

10.2.1 TANTRANSCO Management at HQ

This includes Director Transmission Projects, Director Finance and Financial Controller, Chief Engineer Transmission (for Sub Stations) and Chief Engineer Civil (for Transmission Lines). Core responsibilities include the following:

• Overall supervision of the project. • Timely provide agreed counterpart funds for project activities. • Timely endorsement of safeguards documents submitted by GCC- Madurai and further submission to ADB for approval. • Comply with all safeguards loan covenants in the Loan Agreement. • Submission of safeguard documents (updated plan and semi-annual monitoring report) to ADB for review, as received from GCC, Madurai. • Formation of GRC at TANTRANSCO HQ • Providing prompt decisions on the unresolved complaints/grievance forwarded by GCC- Madurai

10.2.2 General Construction Circle – Madurai (GCC-Madurai)

As mentioned earlier, most of the project components are falling within the jurisdiction of GCC- Madurai and hence, GCC- Madurai will play the key role for updating the compensation plan, valuation of compensation, disbursement of compensation, redressal of grievance etc, However, GCC- Madurai will coordinate with other GCCs (such as GCC- Coimbatore and GCC- Trichy) for the components which will be falling in their jurisdiction. Following are the roles and responsibilities (but not limited to) of GCC- Madurai:

• Together with the contractor finalize the detailed design and pegging of each tower and finalizing the right of way and alignment • Together with contractor and the TRTA safeguard consultant, update the Compensation Plan as per the detailed/final design and as per the actual impacts and actual losses. • Submit the updated Compensation Plan to TANTRANSCO management at HQ for approval and further submission to ADB for approval. • Ensuring continued consultations with stakeholders • Disclosure of the draft Compensation Plan and updated Compensation Plan in accordance with the ADB’s SPS. • Determine the assessment of losses and compensation payments to be made by each affected party in consultation with relevant district government authorities. • Negotiation with the affected persons on the compensation value.

• Formation of GRC at GCC-Madurai level ensuring all the GRC members in the committee. Redressal of Grievance through the GRC and keeping of all records. • Ensure that compensation to affected persons is provided in compliance with entitlement matrix of the Compensation Plan based on the final design of the Facilities, in accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) (“SPS”) and all applicable national rules and regulations, including the Electricity Act, Indian Telegraph Act and Ministry of Power's Guidelines for payment of compensation towards damages in regard to Right of Way for transmission line. • Ensure that all compensation required for obtaining necessary land use rights for towers is provided to affected persons prior to tower erection, and all compensation required for obtaining necessary rights-of-way for lines is provided to the affected persons prior/during stringing. • Distribution of cheques to the APs. • Reimburse the Contractor for compensation payments made by the Contractor within 60 days of receipt of invoice from the Contractor together with records related to assessment of impact, evaluation and payment of compensation, and copy of the cheque to each affected household and proof of receipt of payment of compensation. • Ensuring that the Contractor complies with all conditions as stipulated in the entitlement matrix of the Compensation Plan, and that all necessary RoW and rights for land use are obtained for towers and lines. • Secure necessary budget for the compensation to affected persons and ensure timely reimbursement of compensation and other entitlements to the Contractor based on actual cost incurred. • Preparing the semi-annual social safeguards monitoring report on the progress of compensation implementation and submit to the TANTRANSCO management HQ which will subsequently be submitted to ADB.

10.2.3 Roles and Responsibilities of Contractor

110. Other than the Design, supply, installation and commissioning of transmission lines and substations, the contractor shall be responsible (but not limited to) for the following activities:

• Finalize detailed design for towers and lines with endorsement from the GCC- Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy.

• The Contractor shall provide all the detailed information including the result of final impact assessment and social information to TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) for updating of the draft Compensation Plan. The contractor will prepare individual specific entitlement matrix for each Affected household/affected person containing the impact/losses, valuation, eligibility, entitlement etc. prior to preparation of cheques.

• For towers, identify the exact location of each tower and owner of the land required for tower erection, and measure impacts. The Contractor shall quantify the extent of land affected by the towers and assess amount of crops and trees loss and any other asset under them. The contractor will collect the land ownership details and other social parameters required for updating the compensation plan of each affected person in close consultation with the district authorities and will get the ownership details verified by

concerned district authorities and TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy). Based on the details, the compensation amount will be calculated which TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) evaluates and determines with the concerned district authorities as per the entitlement matrix of the Compensation Plan. The Contractor shall issue cheques from their account on behalf of the TANTRANSCO (GCC- Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) in the name of the affected persons and provide such cheques to the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy). TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) shall distribute the cheques to affected persons, with the support of the Contractor, and shall reimburse the Contractor for amounts paid to affected persons on the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy)’s behalf. • For lines, identify the exact route of each line and owner of the land required for stringing, and measure impacts. The Contractor shall quantify the extent of land affected by the Right of Way (RoW) and assess losses of crops and trees under it. Based on the compensation amount that the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) evaluates and determines with the concerned district authorities as per the entitlement matrix of the RP, the Contractor shall issue cheques on behalf of the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) in the name of the affected persons and provide such cheques to the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy). The TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) shall distribute the cheques to affected persons, with the support of the Contractor, and shall reimburse the Contractor for amounts paid to affected persons on the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy)’s behalf.

• Keep all records related to the compensation to affected persons, including copies of each cheque issued to affected persons, for at least three years following Completion of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide all information collected to the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) it uses in updating the RP and preparing semi-annual monitoring reports.

• Provide monthly progress reports to TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) related to payments to affected persons, physical progress of construction work, and grievances (if any) for the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) to address and incorporate within monitoring reports which shall be submitted to ADB by the TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) on a semi-annual basis.

• The contractor will depute its designated staff for the GRM and for the GRC and will assist TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) in providing required information while redressing the grievance of Aps.

• The Contractor shall provide all information collected to the TANTRANSCO (GCC- Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy) for its use in preparing semi-annual monitoring reports.

10.2.4 Roles and Responsibilities of TRTA Safeguard Consultant

111. TANTRANSCO will be assisted with individual TRTA safeguards consultant/s under the Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF). The consultant will work closely with TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy). The consultant will be assisting TANTRANSCO in updating the draft Compensation Plan based on the information provided by the contractor and be responsible for preparing the semi-annual monitoring reports to be

submitted to ADB. Following are the broad scope: A. Updating the draft Compensation Plan

• Based on the detailed/final design by the contractor and as approved by TANTRANSCO the consultant will assist TANTRANSCO to integrate final impacts in to the Draft Compensation Plan and will update the draft accordingly. • Assist TRANTRANSCO in updating the compensation cost based on the information from the district authority highlighting the impacts, ownership details, eligibility, entitlement related to compensation. • Establish dialogue with the affected communities and ensure that their concerns and suggestions are incorporated in the project and formation of Grievance Redress Committee. • Together with TANTRANSCO (GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy), conduct public consultation, and disclosure of updated Compensation Plan among the affected communities.

B. Capacity Building Training to TANTRANSCO (PMU/PIU) and EPC Contractor

• Provide on the job training on the social safeguards compliance especially ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPSP) requirement on Project implementation and on monitoring.

C. Social Safeguards Monitoring

112. The consultant will assist TANTRANSCO to (i) monitor the progress of implementation of the Compensation Plan which includes the payment of compensation, number of APs, number of consultations, number of grievance etc., (ii) document and disclose monitoring results and identify necessary corrective and preventive actions in the periodic monitoring reports, (iii) follow up on these actions to ensure progress toward the desired outcomes, and (iv) submit semi-annual monitoring reports on safeguard measures as agreed with ADB. Specific tasks for monitoring include the following:

• Implementation and disbursement of compensation to the affected households. • Monitor and measure the progress of implementation of the Compensation Plan. • Issues related to compensation towards towers and right of ways. • Highlighting any litigation for clearance of Right of Way and Tower Footings. • Monitor the grievance redress mechanism. • Preparation of Semi-Annual Monitoring Report. • Preparation of Corrective Action Plan if required during Monitoring.

10.3. Capacity Assessment of TANTRANSCO

TANTRANSCO has various decentralized units at various project locations. Although, there is no specific safeguards cell present in TANTRANSCO, however, designated officers are there to deal with the compensation and RoW issues. TANTRANSCO is also experienced with implementing other multilateralagency funded projects such as KfW project and are aware about the safeguard’s requirement of international agencies. There are concerned and designated officers at TANTRANSCO HQ who are dedicated for this project. There are designated staff in GCC Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy for this Project. Field engineers have been deputed for this

Project. Although, they are engineers, however, they are capable of implementing the compensation plan. The compensation plan has been developed with close coordination, participation and consultation with all the concerned officials from HQ and in the GCC level. On the job orientation and awareness about the ADB’s SPS was discussed with the project team. ADB will assist them with TRTA consultants to TANTRANSCO during Project implementation where the social safeguards consultant will provide orientation training and the job training to the concerned and designated engineers responsible for compensation plan. Additionally, TANTRANSCO will be communicated about various training program being organized by ADB for its EAs so that TANTRANSCO can nominate these designated staff for attending the trainings.

113. Various roles and responsibilities are provided in Table 10.2

Table 10.2: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities for Compensation Plan Activity Responsible Agency Institutional Setup for Finalization and Implementation of RP Appointment of Contractor TANTRANSCO Appointment of TRTA Consultant ADB Updating, Finalization, Implementation and Monitoring of Compensation Plan Finalization of Alignment and pegging of towers and Contractor/ GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy right of way Final Impact Assessment on loss of land and other Contractor/ GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy assets Updating the Draft Compensation Plan as per the Contractor/ GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy /TRTA detailed design Consultant Consultations and Disclosure of Safeguards Contractor/ GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy /TRTA Information Consultant Approval of updated Compensation plan GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy/TANTRANSCO HQ/ADB Disclosure of updated Compensation Plan in website GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy/ TANTRANSCO HQ /ADB Fixing the compensation and assistance value Contractor/ TANTRANSCO HQ /Concerned District Authority Allocation of Budget related to compensation Contractor to be reimbursed by TANTRANSCO Payment of compensation Contractor to be to be reimbursed by TANTRANSCO Distribution of Cheques GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy/ with assistance from Contractor Taking possession of land and Right of Way GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy/ Grievances Redress GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy/ Contractor/TANTRANSCO HQ Monitoring GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy / TRTA Consultant/TANTRANSCO HQ No Objection to commence the construction GCC-Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy Project Construction Contractor ADB- Asian Development Bank, TANTRANSCO- Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited, TRTA- Transaction Technical Assistance.

11. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

114. The draft Compensation Plan has been prepared based on the available information as per the preliminary design. The detailed and final survey will be done by the contractor following which pegging of each tower and finalization of alignment will be completed and land details of ownership will be collected. The draft Compensation Plan needs to be updated with the final impact assessment and valuation of assets during the implementation of project

115. All the compensation will be undertaken by section by section during the project implementation. All land required for tower footings will be provided free of encumbrances to the contractor prior to handing over of project sites and the start of civil works. Right-of-way will be cleared, and compensation will be paid for the losses along the transmission line during the stringing in phased manner. Public consultation and monitoring will be continued in an intermittent basis as needed during the entire duration of the project. For the construction of transmission line, a phase wise approach can be adopted for payment of compensation and assistance. TANTRANSCO will ensure that compensation is being paid simultaneously during the construction of transmission for the stretch which is ready for construction. Therefore, all the compensation will be completed preferably prior to the start of civil work activities at each specific stretch or simultaneously during construction. A tentative implementation schedule is given in Table 11.1. which will be adjusted during the exact project implementation. Table 11.1: Implementation Schedule Quarter Compensation Plan Component/Activities 2019 2020 2021 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Phase- I: Project Initiation and Draft Compensation Plan Preparation of draft Compensation Plan  Submission of draft Compensation Plan for ADB  approval Disclosure of draft Compensation Plan  Appointment of TRTA Consultant  Appointment of Contractor  Phase- II: Updating, Implementation Monitoring Stage Detailed and final engineering Surveys       Pegging of all towers and collection of       ownership details based on final design Collection of land owners’ details along the         RoW based on final design Compilation of land record, ownership         Finalization of list of affected persons, fixing rate       Serving of notice to affected persons         Joint assessment & acknowledgement by       affected persons

Validation of compensation amount      

Updating the draft Compensation Plan    Approval on the updated Compensation Plan  and disclosure Payment of all eligible compensation       Start for civil work       Monitoring       Note: In the Transmission Project, most of the activities under phase-II (updating and Implementation) are simultaneous and parallel which is overlapping.

12. MONITORING AND REPORTING

116. Monitoring will be the responsibility of TANTRANSCO through GCC- Madurai and the TRTA consultant with input from the contractor. Regular monitoring activities will be carried out internally by the GCC- Madurai which will provide ADB with an effective basis for assessing progress of compensation payment and identifying potential difficulties and problems. Monitoring will ensure that implementation and disbursement of compensation is on schedule and problems are dealt with on a timely basis. TANTRANSCO is required to implement safeguard measures and relevant safeguard plans, as provided in the legal agreements, and to submit semi-annual monitoring reports on their implementation performance.

117. TANTRANSCO will (i) monitor the progress of implementation of safeguard plans, (ii) verify the compliance with safeguard measures and their progress toward intended outcomes, (iii) document and disclose monitoring results and identify necessary corrective and preventive actions in the periodic monitoring reports, (iv) follow up on these actions to ensure progress toward the desired outcomes, and (v) submit semi-annual monitoring reports on safeguard measures as agreed with ADB.

118. Monitoring will include various issues such as progress of final design, update of list of affected persons, update on the impact, update of Compensation Plan, valuation of compensation, disbursement of compensation, number of grievances raised and redressed, number of consultations and progress of construction. GCC- Madurai through its contractor and TRTA consultant will be responsible for managing and maintaining affected person databases. Semi-annual monitoring reports documenting progress on Compensation Plan implementation and completion reports will be provided by GCC- Madurai to TANTRANSCO HQ which will subsequently be submitted from the TANTRASCO HQ to ADB for review, approval and disclosure. All the monitoring reports will be made available at the GCC-Madurai for providing access to these documents by the affected persons. Monitoring reports will be disclosed on the ADB website.

ANNEXURE 1.1: GPS LOCATIONS OF ANGLE POINTS

T1.1: 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 77° 59' 52.502" E 9° 26' 41.699" N KOTTAIYUR VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat 2 AP - 2 6780.72 77° 57' 26.959" E 9° 29' 28.237" N KALANAPERI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat 3 AP - 3 1752.23 77° 57' 2.773" E 9° 30' 19.907" N SULAKKARAI(CT) VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat 4 AP - 4 2084.64 77° 56' 5.182" E 9° 30' 56.321" N KASIREDDIPATTI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat 5 AP - 5 5523.59 77° 54' 15.281" E 9° 33' 18.993" N THATHAMPATTI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat 6 AP - 6 7643.44 77° 54' 10.540" E 9° 37' 27.473" N VADAMALAIKURICHI VIRUDHUNAGAR Wastelands Flat 7 AP - 7 10498.08 77° 56' 38.308" E 9° 42' 35.726" N KALLIGUDI MADURAI Wastelands Flat 8 AP - 8 7448.86 77° 54' 56.807" E 9° 46' 16.005" N T. PUDUPATTI MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat (TIRUMANGALAM) 9 AP - 9 9748.68 77° 54' 25.828" E 9° 51' 31.487" N KANDAI MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 10 AP - 10 10064.63 77° 52' 20.459" E 9° 56' 34.196" N VALANDUR MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 11 AP - 11 1213.22 77° 52' 27.497" E 9° 57' 13.019" N VALANDUR MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 12 AP - 12 7803.14 77° 49' 42.109" E 10° 0' 26.622" N THIMMANATHAM MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 13 AP - 13 1643.20 77° 48' 52.896" E 10° 0' 48.404" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Wastelands Flat 14 AP - 14 1502.76 77° 48' 21.478" E 10° 1' 26.050" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 15 AP - 15 1446.84 77° 47' 55.886" E 10° 2' 5.662" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 16 AP - 16 482.78 77° 47' 52.826" E 10° 2' 21.062" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Wastelands Flat 17 AP - 17 506.36 77° 47' 43.483" E 10° 2' 34.673" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Wastelands Flat 18 AP - 18 1607.25 77° 46' 51.619" E 10° 2' 44.029" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Agricultural Land Flat 19 AP - 19 713.53 77° 46' 39.796" E 10° 3' 4.049" N UTHAPPANAYAKKANUR MADURAI Wastelands Flat 20 AP - 20 575.95 77° 46' 34.038" E 10° 3' 21.904" N VIRUVEEDU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 21 AP - 21 2902.96 77° 47' 28.723" E 10° 4' 39.169" N VIRALIMAYANPATTI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 22 AP - 22 2030.50 77° 48' 22.874" E 10° 5' 17.614" N NADAKOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 23 AP - 23 1534.31 77° 49' 13.097" E 10° 5' 20.970" N KULLICHETTIPATTI DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 24 AP - 24 306.48 77° 49' 22.252" E 10° 5' 25.091" N KULLICHETTIPATTI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 25 AP - 25 1963.46 77° 50' 16.752" E 10° 5' 59.123" N CHITTARGALNATTAM DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 26 AP - 26 1334.04 77° 50' 28.868" E 10° 6' 40.801" N MUSUVANUTHU DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 27 AP - 27 1573.98 77° 51' 3.397" E 10° 7' 18.855" N MUSUVANUTHU DINDIGUL Water bodies Flat 28 AP - 28 1065.86 77° 51' 38.353" E 10° 7' 19.940" N PILLAIYARNATHAM DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 29 AP - 29 720.86 77° 51' 54.610" E 10° 7' 36.964" N KOOVANUTHU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 30 AP - 30 1810.26 77° 51' 40.072" E 10° 8' 34.030" N KOOVANUTHU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 31 AP - 31 1476.53 77° 52' 20.956" E 10° 8' 59.793" N NAKKALUTHU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 32 AP - 32 3434.91 77° 53' 44.536" E 10° 10' 14.730" N MALAYAGOUNDANPATTI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat

# Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 33 AP - 33 2130.66 77° 53' 42.617" E 10° 11' 23.979" N NARIYUTHU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 34 AP - 34 1389.61 77° 53' 29.147" E 10° 12' 7.362" N ORUTATTU DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat (AMMAINAICKANUR TP) 35 AP - 35 422.01 77° 53' 38.438" E 10° 12' 17.658" N ORUTATTU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat (AMMAINAICKANUR TP) 36 AP - 36 2418.40 77° 53' 42.141" E 10° 12' 24.613" N ORUTATTU DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat (AMMAINAICKANUR TP) 37 AP - 37 217.27 77° 53' 41.578" E 10° 12' 31.655" N ORUTATTU DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat (AMMAINAICKANUR TP) 38 AP - 38 421.19 77° 53' 48.281" E 10° 12' 43.632" N JAMBUDURAI KOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 39 AP - 39 457.54 77° 53' 47.691" E 10° 12' 58.497" N JAMBUDURAI KOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 40 AP - 40 1131.23 77° 53' 30.258" E 10° 13' 30.971" N JAMBUDURAI KOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 41 AP - 41 1348.44 77° 53' 7.696" E 10° 14' 8.711" N JAMBUDURAI KOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 42 AP - 42 2762.27 77° 53' 7.166" E 10° 15' 38.575" N PACHCHAIMALAIYANKOTTAI DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 43 AP - 43 1019.44 77° 53' 25.132" E 10° 16' 6.539" N PACHCHAIMALAIYANKOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 44 AP - 44 2666.50 77° 53' 24.063" E 10° 17' 33.229" N JIVALSARAGU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 45 AP - 45 3152.18 77° 53' 3.977" E 10° 19' 13.767" N VIRAKKAL DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 46 AP - 46 2420.23 77° 52' 36.285" E 10° 20' 27.523" N KASAVANAMPATTI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 47 AP - 47 7035.55 77° 52' 48.228" E 10° 24' 15.962" N AMMAPATTI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 48 AP - 48 1175.77 77° 52' 58.220" E 10° 24' 52.888" N SILVARPATTI DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 49 AP - 49 1382.52 77° 52' 55.793" E 10° 25' 37.773" N KOTHAPULLI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 50 AP - 50 1459.37 77° 52' 41.504" E 10° 26' 23.063" N K. PUDUKOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 51 AP - 51 2147.31 77° 51' 50.617" E 10° 27' 11.405" N K. PUDUKOTTAI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 52 AP - 52 5335.98 77° 50' 50.153" E 10° 29' 54.239" N SULLERUMBU DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 53 AP - 53 982.11 77° 50' 36.164" E 10° 30' 23.012" N KEDAIYIRUMBU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 54 AP - 54 2209.87 77° 49' 45.494" E 10° 31' 14.464" N KEDAIYIRUMBU DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 55 AP - 55 1408.75 77° 49' 30.980" E 10° 31' 57.953" N PULIYURNATHAM DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 56 AP - 56 2951.48 77° 48' 7.703" E 10° 32' 47.045" N VERIYAPUR DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 57 AP - 57 435.14 77° 47' 54.058" E 10° 32' 51.267" N VERIYAPUR DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 58 AP - 58 139.19 77° 47' 49.485" E 10° 32' 51.244" N VERIYAPUR DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 59 AP - 59 996.28 77° 47' 17.878" E 10° 32' 59.664" N JAWADUPATTI DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 60 AP - 60 213.73 77° 47' 14.438" E 10° 32' 53.607" N JAWADUPATTI DINDIGUL Water bodies Flat 61 AP - 61 2092.09 77° 46' 8.400" E 10° 33' 12.472" N ODAIPATTY DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 62 AP - 62 4564.91 77° 43' 38.431" E 10° 33' 11.231" N AMBILIKAI DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 63 AP - 63 3278.57 77° 42' 8.416" E 10° 34' 10.416" N KALLIMANDAYAM DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 64 AP - 64 2782.14 77° 41' 27.479" E 10° 35' 31.277" N KALLIMANDAYAM DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 65 AP - 65 962.98 77° 41' 5.084" E 10° 35' 53.390" N KALLIMANDAYAM DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat 66 AP - 66 302.37 77° 40' 55.275" E 10° 35' 54.951" N KALLIMANDAYAM DINDIGUL Wastelands Flat

# Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 67 AP - 67 6223.93 77° 38' 50.964" E 10° 38' 35.596" N APPAYAMPATTI DINDIGUL Agricultural Land Flat 68 AP - 68 6350.77 77° 36' 16.037" E 10° 40' 53.903" N PONNIVADI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 69 AP - 69 2715.66 77° 35' 20.684" E 10° 42' 3.143" N PONNIVADI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 70 AP - 70 5728.76 77° 35' 4.128" E 10° 45' 8.623" N KOLATHUPALAYAM(TP) TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 71 AP - 71 2090.90 77° 35' 46.396" E 10° 46' 2.212" N KOLATHUPALAYAM(TP) TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 72 AP - 72 1741.14 77° 36' 13.432" E 10° 46' 52.093" N KOLATHUPALAYAM(TP) TIRUPPUR Wastelands Flat 73 AP - 73 2961.73 77° 36' 12.354" E 10° 48' 28.354" N SANKARANDAMPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 74 AP - 74 2431.05 77° 35' 31.695" E 10° 49' 36.382" N SANKARANDAMPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 75 AP - 75 2194.43 77° 35' 7.366" E 10° 50' 43.530" N SANKARANDAMPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 76 AP - 76 1558.94 77° 34' 31.321" E 10° 51' 19.556" N PUNGANTHURAI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 77 AP - 77 5584.00 77° 33' 16.524" E 10° 54' 5.305" N MUDALIPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 78 AP - 78 4827.38 77° 32' 30.813" E 10° 56' 35.557" N VATTAMALAI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 79 AP - 79 1909.54 77° 31' 56.071" E 10° 57' 27.258" N VADACHINNARIPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 80 AP - 80 1395.05 77° 31' 47.482" E 10° 58' 11.797" N VATTAMALAI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 81 AP - 81 1891.11 77° 31' 17.282" E 10° 59' 5.529" N KADAIYUR TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 82 AP - 82 1204.20 77° 31' 16.260" E 10° 59' 44.653" N KADAIYUR TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 83 AP - 83 4116.09 77° 30' 17.308" E 11° 1' 45.081" N SIVANMALAI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 84 AP - 84 3775.99 77° 29' 11.653" E 11° 3' 29.259" N PANDIYUR TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 85 AP - 85 1833.01 77° 29' 19.554" E 11° 4' 28.317" N PANDIYUR TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 86 AP - 86 4912.79 77° 28' 2.729" E 11° 6' 48.792" N KATHANGANNI TIRUPPUR Water bodies Flat 87 AP - 87 4289.62 77° 28' 8.005" E 11° 9' 8.100" N ICHIPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 88 AP - 88 2700.28 77° 27' 48.163" E 11° 10' 33.639" N REDDIPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 89 AP - 89 967.98 77° 27' 23.682" E 11° 10' 53.769" N REDDIPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 90 AP - 90 2392.44 77° 27' 40.986" E 11° 12' 9.618" N PUTHURPALLAPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 91 AP - 91 3476.21 77° 27' 15.355" E 11° 13' 59.717" N KUNAMPATTI TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 92 AP - 92 1210.81 77° 27' 11.598" E 11° 14' 38.890" N KAVUTHAMPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Agricultural Land Flat 93 AP - 93 563.07 77° 26' 58.923" E 11° 14' 52.242" N KAVUTHAMPALAYAM TIRUPPUR Wastelands Flat

T1.2: 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar – Kayathar # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 77° 59' 52.914" E 9° 26' 41.531" N KOTTAIYUR VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 6016.55 78° 0' 52.518" E 9° 23' 35.051" N KUNDALAKKUTTU VIRUDHUNAGAR Wastelands Flat

3 AP - 3 1780.54 77° 59' 57.725" E 9° 23' 15.263" N KUNDALAKKUTTU VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

4 AP - 4 2779.64 77° 59' 34.192" E 9° 21' 47.949" N SIRUKULAM VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

5 AP - 5 2949.70 77° 58' 27.624" E 9° 20' 38.458" N MEL MADAI VIRUDHUNAGAR Wastelands Flat

6 AP - 6 2467.03 77° 58' 1.269" E 9° 19' 22.628" N NENMENI VIRUDHUNAGAR Water bodies Flat

7 AP - 7 1873.83 77° 57' 18.267" E 9° 18' 39.175" N POTTIREDDIPPATTI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

8 AP - 8 4312.43 77° 57' 16.349" E 9° 16' 18.961" N OVANAYAKKANPATTI VIRUDHUNAGAR Wastelands Flat

9 AP - 9 2117.02 77° 56' 23.085" E 9° 15' 34.929" N SUBRAMANIYAPURAM VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

10 AP - 10 2704.60 77° 56' 17.711" E 9° 14' 7.148" N NALLAMIUTTANPATTI VIRUDHUNAGAR Water bodies Flat

11 AP - 11 3339.32 77° 54' 57.810" E 9° 12' 53.068" N KANJAMPATTI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

12 AP - 12 3093.19 77° 54' 58.787" E 9° 11' 12.495" N LINGAMPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Water bodies Flat

13 AP - 13 1057.77 77° 55' 2.698" E 9° 10' 38.321" N LINGAMPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

14 AP - 14 2437.62 77° 54' 28.293" E 9° 9' 26.813" N TITTANGULAM(CT) THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

15 AP - 15 856.59 77° 54' 0.432" E 9° 9' 29.846" N TITTANGULAM(CT) THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

16 AP - 16 1973.10 77° 53' 14.520" E 9° 8' 44.743" N PANDAVARMANGALAM(CT) THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

17 AP - 17 2428.84 77° 52' 15.439" E 9° 7' 51.929" N KILALIPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

18 AP - 18 3097.89 77° 50' 40.644" E 9° 7' 16.291" N MANTHITHOPPU(CT) THOOTHUKKUDI Wastelands Flat

19 AP - 19 3259.87 77° 50' 1.937" E 9° 5' 37.530" N UTTUPPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

20 AP - 20 2089.03 77° 50' 26.512" E 9° 4' 34.130" N IDAISEVAL THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

22 AP - 22 5034.13 77° 49' 45.895" E 9° 1' 43.914" N SIVAGNANAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

23 AP - 23 5207.75 77° 47' 25.521" E 9° 0' 8.028" N AKHILANDAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

24 AP - 24 1251.67 77° 47' 29.210" E 8° 59' 27.499" N AKHILANDAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

25 AP - 25 3728.00 77° 47' 46.678" E 8° 57' 27.544" N KAYATTAR (TP) THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

26 AP - 26 1503.54 77° 47' 41.639" E 8° 56' 38.918" N PANNIKKULAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

27 AP - 27 1572.79 77° 46' 59.874" E 8° 56' 9.081" N KAYATTAR (TP) THOOTHUKKUDI Wastelands Flat

28 AP - 28 2340.40 77° 46' 29.059" E 8° 54' 59.433" N RAJAPUDUKUDI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

T1.3: 400 kV double circuit line in and out at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed) line # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0 77°59' 52.894" E 9°26' 41.769" N KOTTAIYUR VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 1875.9 78°0' 32.091" E 9°27' 28.742" N MANNARKOTTAI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

3 AP - 3 1330.5 78°1' 2.639" E 9°27' 59.597" N KOTTHIPARAI VIRUDHUNAGAR Wastelands Flat

4 AP - 4 1938.1 78°1' 9.467" E 9°29' 2.255" N KOTTHIPARAI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

T2.1: 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – Udangudi # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 78° 2' 53.010" E 8° 53' 39.695" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

2 AP - 2 80.10 78° 2' 50.393" E 8° 53' 39.805" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

3 AP - 3 378.06 78° 2' 44.331" E 8° 53' 29.090" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

4 AP - 4 1340.26 78° 2' 46.576" E 8° 52' 45.562" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

5 AP - 5 1265.25 78° 3' 5.801" E 8° 52' 9.127" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

6 AP - 6 345.68 78° 3' 4.778" E 8° 51' 57.932" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

7 AP - 7 366.84 78° 3' 8.759" E 8° 51' 46.679" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

8 AP - 8 299.79 78° 3' 11.972" E 8° 51' 37.468" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

9 AP - 9 1193.74 78° 2' 52.622" E 8° 51' 3.753" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

10 AP - 10 365.33 78° 2' 41.406" E 8° 50' 59.665" N SWAMINATHAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

11 AP - 11 4086.70 78° 0' 30.710" E 8° 50' 32.025" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

12 AP - 12 344.60 78° 0' 22.236" E 8° 50' 24.640" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

13 AP - 13 257.03 78° 0' 17.354" E 8° 50' 17.837" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

14 AP - 14 1295.43 77° 59' 58.297" E 8° 49' 40.216" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

15 AP - 15 204.35 77° 59' 57.851" E 8° 49' 33.586" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

16 AP - 16 408.55 78° 0' 1.598" E 8° 49' 20.833" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

17 AP - 17 271.27 77° 59' 56.773" E 8° 49' 13.432" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

18 AP - 18 601.18 77° 59' 42.054" E 8° 49' 0.476" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

19 AP - 19 1669.95 77° 59' 23.042" E 8° 48' 9.571" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

20 AP - 20 223.90 77° 59' 23.638" E 8° 48' 2.315" N UMARIKOTTAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

22 AP - 22 1042.97 77° 58' 38.708" E 8° 47' 16.004" N DALVAYPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

23 AP - 23 3228.86 77° 57' 36.444" E 8° 45' 51.225" N VARTTAKAREDDIPATTI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

24 AP - 24 213.86 77° 57' 34.006" E 8° 45' 44.707" N VARTTAKAREDDIPATTI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

25 AP - 25 3262.40 77° 56' 37.399" E 8° 44' 14.805" N RAMANATHAPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

26 AP - 26 309.95 77° 56' 35.523" E 8° 44' 4.900" N CHETTIMALLANPATTI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

27 AP - 27 5555.28 77° 57' 36.716" E 8° 41' 14.826" N ANIYAPARANALLUR THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

28 AP - 28 1248.11 77° 57' 57.161" E 8° 40' 39.707" N SRIMULAKKARAI THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

29 AP - 29 1246.14 77° 58' 5.445" E 8° 40' 0.032" N SRIMULAKKARAI THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

30 AP - 30 1656.70 77° 58' 44.433" E 8° 39' 22.655" N PERUNGULAM (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

31 AP - 31 1372.73 77° 59' 11.801" E 8° 38' 47.287" N PERUNGULAM (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

32 AP - 32 369.52 77° 59' 13.112" E 8° 38' 35.341" N SEVALAI THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

33 AP - 33 1213.60 77° 59' 15.384" E 8° 37' 55.942" N MANGALAKKURICHI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

34 AP - 34 775.54 77° 59' 1.396" E 8° 37' 34.912" N MANGALAKKURICHI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

35 AP - 35 612.91 77° 59' 4.640" E 8° 37' 15.245" N MANGALAKKURICHI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

36 AP - 36 184.03 77° 59' 8.130" E 8° 37' 10.372" N MANGALAKKURICHI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

37 AP - 37 254.10 77° 59' 14.592" E 8° 37' 5.183" N MANGALAKKURICHI THOOTHKKUDI Waterbodies Flat

38 AP - 38 472.38 77° 59' 24.532" E 8° 36' 53.431" N MANGALAKKURICHI THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

39 AP - 39 THENTHIRUPERAI 832.24 77° 59' 47.354" E 8° 36' 38.717" N (KURUKATUR) THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

41 AP - 41 THENTHIRUPERAI 1418.95 78° 0' 46.084" E 8° 36' 24.896" N (KURUKATUR) THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

42 AP - 42 3133.44 78° 2' 25.383" E 8° 36' 0.070" N ANGAMANGALAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

43 AP - 43 1565.99 78° 3' 9.628" E 8° 35' 34.490" N NALLUR THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

44 AP - 44 1066.60 78° 3' 36.814" E 8° 35' 12.788" N NALLUR THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

45 AP - 45 506.56 78° 3' 44.315" E 8° 34' 58.103" N AMMANPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

46 AP - 46 181.62 78° 3' 44.851" E 8° 34' 52.220" N AMMANPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

47 AP - 47 399.96 78° 3' 53.064" E 8° 34' 42.104" N AMMANPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

48 AP - 48 239.27 78° 3' 56.549" E 8° 34' 35.138" N AMMANPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

49 AP - 49 1849.82 78° 4' 11.731" E 8° 33' 36.909" N AMMANPURAM THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

50 AP - 50 1359.67 78° 4' 20.818" E 8° 32' 53.625" N ARUMUGANERI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

51 AP - 51 723.08 78° 4' 21.357" E 8° 32' 30.116" N ARUMUGANERI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

52 AP - 52 1023.75 78° 4' 34.137" E 8° 31' 59.349" N ARUMUGANERI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

53 AP - 53 1912.97 78° 4' 36.603" E 8° 30' 57.185" N MEL TIRUCHCHENDUR THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

54 AP - 54 1087.12 78° 4' 43.498" E 8° 30' 22.503" N MEL TIRUCHCHENDUR THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

55 AP - 55 1790.88 78° 4' 48.674" E 8° 29' 24.489" N MEL TIRUCHCHENDUR THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

56 AP - 56 962.18 78° 5' 6.574" E 8° 28' 58.767" N KIL TIRUCHCHENDUR (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

57 AP - 57 329.53 78° 5' 15.052" E 8° 28' 52.164" N KIL TIRUCHCHENDUR (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

58 AP - 58 364.92 78° 5' 26.095" E 8° 28' 47.693" N KIL TIRUCHCHENDUR (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

60 AP - 60 627.29 78° 5' 31.813" E 8° 28' 8.350" N KIL TIRUCHCHENDUR (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

61 AP - 61 1104.54 78° 5' 5.210" E 8° 27' 44.085" N KIL TIRUCHCHENDUR (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

62 AP - 62 1622.82 78° 4' 28.126" E 8° 27' 6.375" N KIL TIRUCHCHENDUR (TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

63 AP - 63 200.28 78° 4' 21.868" E 8° 27' 4.474" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

64 AP - 64 1534.66 78° 3' 38.796" E 8° 26' 38.945" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

65 AP - 65 1232.32 78° 3' 13.673" E 8° 26' 7.634" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

66 AP - 66 153.06 78° 3' 12.567" E 8° 26' 2.780" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

67 AP - 67 255.00 78° 3' 20.267" E 8° 25' 59.619" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Water bodies Flat

68 AP - 68 261.82 78° 3' 28.648" E 8° 26' 1.308" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

69 AP - 69 73.41 78° 3' 30.103" E 8° 26' 3.205" N UDANKUDI(TP) THOOTHKKUDI Wastelands Flat

T2.2. 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram – Kamuthi # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 78° 3' 3.302" E 8° 53' 36.752" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 164.06 78° 2' 57.997" E 8° 53' 37.588" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

3 AP - 3 341.32 78° 2' 51.710" E 8° 53' 46.775" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

4 AP - 4 544.22 78° 2' 48.039" E 8° 54' 4.112" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

5 AP - 5 1303.65 78° 3' 11.957" E 8° 54' 39.262" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Waterbodies Flat

6 AP - 6 1029.72 78° 3' 37.817" E 8° 55' 0.768" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

7 AP - 7 249.31 78° 3' 45.956" E 8° 55' 1.385" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

8 AP - 8 493.88 78° 3' 55.171" E 8° 55' 14.597" N S. KUMARAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

9 AP - 9 302.95 78° 3' 50.848" E 8° 55' 23.473" N S. KUMARAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

10 AP - 10 2679.68 78° 4' 10.019" E 8° 56' 48.604" N S. KUMARAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

11 AP - 11 1093.17 78° 4' 32.859" E 8° 57' 16.005" N S. KUMARAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

12 AP - 12 329.70 78° 4' 42.435" E 8° 57' 20.959" N S. KUMARAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

13 AP - 13 388.50 78° 4' 51.292" E 8° 57' 30.038" N S. KUMARAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

14 AP - 14 301.16 78° 4' 59.458" E 8° 57' 35.533" N CHANDRAGIRI THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

15 AP - 15 248.62 78° 5' 6.060" E 8° 57' 40.269" N CHANDRAGIRI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

16 AP - 16 2001.91 78° 5' 20.534" E 8° 58' 43.833" N CHANDRAGIRI THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

17 AP - 17 4176.32 78° 6' 57.614" E 9° 0' 19.595" N MULLUR THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

18 AP - 18 6103.78 78° 8' 55.629" E 9° 2' 59.979" N MARTANDAMPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

19 AP - 19 3517.38 78° 9' 41.329" E 9° 4' 45.094" N AYAN SENGALPADAI THOOTHUKKUDI Waterbodies Flat

20 AP - 20 3404.18 78° 10' 45.605" E 9° 6' 15.652" N KOTTANATHAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

22 AP - 22 440.57 78° 11' 4.493" E 9° 6' 35.801" N KOTTANATHAM THOOTHUKKUDI Waterbodies Flat

23 AP - 23 384.04 78° 11' 11.480" E 9° 6' 46.198" N KOTTANATHAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

24 AP - 24 1048.81 78° 11' 38.973" E 9° 7' 6.673" N KURALAIYAMPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

25 AP - 25 328.37 78° 11' 41.051" E 9° 7' 17.162" N VILATHIKULAM (TP) THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

26 AP - 26 1113.00 78° 11' 52.105" E 9° 7' 51.691" N VILATHIKULAM (TP) THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

27 AP - 27 3799.05 78° 13' 10.692" E 9° 9' 27.595" N KIL VILATTIKULAM II THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

28 AP - 28 4315.66 78° 14' 58.262" E 9° 10' 58.775" N SUNDARAPATCHIAPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

P. 29 AP - 29 3660.31 78° 16' 20.513" E 9° 12' 25.497" N MUTHURAMALINGAPURAM RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

30 AP - 30 6630.04 78° 18' 18.427" E 9° 15' 26.782" N TIMMANATHAPURAM RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

31 AP - 31 386.46 78° 18' 28.453" E 9° 15' 34.469" N TIMMANATHAPURAM RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

32 AP - 32 5368.91 78° 20' 30.584" E 9° 17' 40.290" N KEELKUDI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

33 AP - 33 3475.80 78° 21' 0.116" E 9° 19' 29.578" N KALLAKKARI VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

34 AP - 34 3024.91 78° 21' 34.988" E 9° 21' 1.764" N PURASALUR VIRUDHUNAGAR Agricultural Land Flat

35 AP - 35 2771.93 78° 22' 16.766" E 9° 22' 21.900" N MUDALNADU RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

36 AP - 36 778.66 78° 22' 36.627" E 9° 22' 37.824" N KAMUDI (TP) RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

37 AP - 37 215.60 78° 22' 43.157" E 9° 22' 40.507" N KAMUDI (TP) RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

38 AP - 38 400.99 78° 22' 56.018" E 9° 22' 37.805" N KAMUDI (TP) RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

39 AP - 39 1419.08 78° 23' 32.459" E 9° 22' 9.090" N KAMUDI (TP) RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

40 AP - 40 1113.79 78° 23' 53.903" E 9° 21' 39.744" N SENGAPPADAI RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

42 AP - 42 272.31 78° 23' 44.052" E 9° 21' 7.792" N SENGAPPADAI RAMANATHAPURAM Wasteland Flat

43 AP - 43 130.25 78° 23' 42.871" E 9° 21' 3.717" N SENGAPPADAI RAMANATHAPURAM Wasteland Flat

44 AP - 44 50.12 78° 23' 43.014" E 9° 21' 2.092" N SENGAPPADAI RAMANATHAPURAM Agricultural Land Flat

T2.3. 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Kavanoor line # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 78.04907414680 8.89150023488 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Built Up - 300m Flat

2 AP - 2 115.37 78.04839144020 8.89229092143 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

3 AP - 3 431.38 78.05081549890 8.89535260034 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

4 AP - 4 1187.96 78.05971886640 8.90141609438 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Built Up - 300m Flat

5 AP - 5 334.46 78.06275641410 8.90147745332 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

6 AP - 6 1384.33 78.07489009960 8.90476187000 SINDALAKOTTAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

7 AP - 7 2409.60 78.09861261590 8.90761230326 VALASAMUTHRAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

8 AP - 8 230.12 78.09654644010 8.90792837845 SINDALAKOTTAI THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

9 AP - 9 652.17 78.10357406740 8.91083217010 VALASAMUTHRAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

10 AP - 10 2898.54 78.12981409010 8.91301676472 MELA MARUTHUR THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

11 AP - 11 257.94 78.13181117560 8.91179778812 MELA MARUTHUR THOOTHUKKUDI Built Up - 300m Flat

T2.4. 230 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Sipcot - Savasapuram line # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 78.04907414680 8.89150023488 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 137.65 78.04907304760 8.89274368039 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

3 AP - 3 186.37 78.05053162260 8.89359831338 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

4 AP - 4 1128.99 78.05930914200 8.89887250173 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

5 AP - 5 359.89 78.06257445980 8.89902987290 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

6 AP - 6 1362.49 78.07474414000 8.90127128071 SINDALAKOTTAI THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

7 AP - 7 2402.18 78.09635034930 8.90431220923 VALASAMUTHRAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

T2.5. 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0 78.04907414680 8.89150023488 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 349.2 78.05215495840 8.89225195263 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

3 AP - 3 806.39 78.05844667430 8.89598212987 SINDALAKOTTAI THOOTHUKKUDI Wasteland Flat

4 AP - 4 2400.12 78.08021651780 8.89480434978 OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

T2.6. 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram – Vijayapuri # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0.00 78° 3' 3.302" E 8° 53' 36.752" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 343.80 78° 3' 13.866" E 8° 53' 40.576" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

3 AP - 3 642.95 78° 3' 14.844" E 8° 54' 1.462" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

4 AP - 4 819.13 78° 2' 53.750" E 8° 54' 17.881" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

5 AP - 5 291.25 78° 2' 45.085" E 8° 54' 21.812" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

6 AP - 6 139.71 78° 2' 40.884" E 8° 54' 23.600" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

7 AP - 7 492.56 78° 2' 28.668" E 8° 54' 34.040" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Wastelands Flat

8 AP - 8 1051.68 78° 2' 6.058" E 8° 54' 59.811" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

9 AP - 9 1063.25 78° 2' 21.999" E 8° 55' 30.540" N OTTAPPIDARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

10 AP - 10 757.10 78° 2' 30.839" E 8° 55' 53.538" N PANCHALAMKURICHCHI THOOTHUKKUDI Water bodies Flat

11 AP - 11 1401.83 78° 2' 3.952" E 8° 56' 30.462" N PANCHALAMKURICHCHI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

12 AP - 12 979.66 78° 1' 59.967" E 8° 57' 2.072" N PANCHALAMKURICHCHI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

13 AP - 13 842.80 78° 1' 57.946" E 8° 57' 29.406" N K. DALAVAIPURAM THOOTHUKKUDI Water bodies Flat

14 AP - 14 2596.52 78° 1' 19.262" E 8° 58' 44.574" N VELLARAM THOOTHUKKUDI Water bodies Flat

15 AP - 15 5416.88 77° 58' 44.448" E 9° 0' 10.235" N PASSUVANDANAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

16 AP - 16 1586.98 77° 58' 12.593" E 9° 0' 50.981" N PASSUVANDANAI THOOTHUKKUDI Water bodies Flat

17 AP - 17 2098.19 77° 57' 36.790" E 9° 1' 49.189" N TOTTAMPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

18 AP - 18 210.74 77° 57' 31.923" E 9° 1' 54.041" N TOTTAMPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

19 AP - 19 2933.77 77° 57' 16.793" E 9° 3' 28.246" N ATHIKINAR THOOTHUKKUDI Water bodies Flat

20 AP - 20 2058.22 77° 56' 45.968" E 9° 4' 27.748" N KAMANAICKENPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

22 AP - 22 358.74 77° 56' 20.017" E 9° 5' 3.178" N KAMANAICKENPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

23 AP - 23 1007.58 77° 56' 0.766" E 9° 5' 29.772" N IRACHCHI THOOTHUKKUDI Wastelands Flat

24 AP - 24 1077.90 77° 55' 39.101" E 9° 5' 57.427" N DURAIYUR THOOTHUKKUDI Wastelands Flat

25 AP - 25 3153.40 77° 54' 36.346" E 9° 7' 18.812" N SIVANDIPPATTI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

26 AP - 26 552.47 77° 54' 23.391" E 9° 7' 31.339" N KODUKKAMPARAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

27 AP - 27 778.01 77° 54' 12.680" E 9° 7' 54.288" N KODUKKAMPARAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

28 AP - 28 434.15 77° 54' 4.790" E 9° 8' 6.027" N KODUKKAMPARAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

29 AP - 29 196.06 77° 53' 57.094" E 9° 8' 9.373" N KODUKKAMPARAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

30 AP - 30 112.66 77° 53' 57.071" E 9° 8' 10.609" N KODUKKAMPARAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

31 AP - 31 38.02 77° 54' 0.739" E 9° 8' 10.970" N KODUKKAMPARAI THOOTHUKKUDI Agricultural Land Flat

T2.7. 110 kV double circuit line in and out at Ottapidaram for TTN Auto - T-off Sipcot line # Angle Distance Longitude (DMS) Latitude (DMS) Name of the Revenue Village Name of the District Land Use Pattern Type of Point between (Agriculture/ Landscape No (AP Angle Settlement/Plantation/ (Flat/ No) Points Forest/Barren Hilly/Sloppy (Meters) 1 AP - 1 0 78°2' 56.620" E 8°53' 29.109" N OTTAPPIDARAM Thoothukkudi Agricultural Land Flat

2 AP - 2 169.57 78°2' 52.273" E 8°53' 25.685" N OTTAPPIDARAM Thoothukkudi Agricultural Land Flat

3 AP - 3 710.00 78°2' 50.685" E 8°53' 2.650" N SWAMINATHAM Thoothukkudi Agricultural Land Flat

4 AP - 4 276.84 78°2' 41.648" E 8°53' 3.177" N SWAMINATHAM Thoothukkudi Agricultural Land Flat

5 AP - 5 1812.22 78°2' 42.841" E 8°52' 4.256" N SWAMINATHAM Thoothukkudi Wasteland Flat

6 AP - 6 1208.46 78°2' 48.464" E 8°51' 25.356" N SWAMINATHAM Thoothukkudi Wasteland Flat

THERKUVEERAPANDIYAPU 7 AP - 7 1525.98 78°3' 27.823" E 8°50' 54.856" N RAM Thoothukkudi Agricultural Land Flat

8 AP - 8 THERKUVEERAPANDIYAPU 1081.59 78°3' 10.877" E 8°50' 23.983" N RAM Thoothukkudi Agricultural Land Flat

9 AP - 9 THERKUVEERAPANDIYAPU 797.79 78°3' 27.487" E 8°50' 3.978" N RAM Thoothukkudi Wasteland Flat

10 AP - 10 THERKUVEERAPANDIYAPU 1511.16 78°3' 43.655" E 8°49' 17.540" N RAM Thoothukkudi Wasteland Flat

11 AP - 11 THERKUVEERAPANDIYAPU 1179.40 78°4' 22.065" E 8°49' 14.147" N RAM Thoothukkudi Wasteland Flat

ANNEXURE 1.2: DETAILS ON THE ALTERNATE ANALYSIS FOR THE PROPOSED LINES

T1.1 - Virudhunagar 765 KV SS to Coimbatore 765KV SS

Bee line Length: 208.5 Km From: VIRUDHUNAGAR SS To: COIMBATORE SS

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Length % 30 60 Deviation Crop 0 to to to Major In Alternative from Bee Built-up/ Road Land + Waste Water 30 60 90 Total Road Rail Power Approval from Km Routes Line Forest Habitation Crossing Plantation land Bodies deg deg deg Number River (NH/SH) Line lines TANTRANSCO

Route A 232.73 10.41 - - 0.78 180.62 39.20 12.16 50 21 1 72 5 7 7 31

Route B 227.94 9.32 - - 0.69 188.28 26.27 12.67 38 19 4 61 4 7 5 30

Route C 223.83 7.35 - - 0.85 179.73 28.11 15.12 47 24 6 77 4 6 4 31 Approved (Route A is approved by Route D TLC/Madurai (Combined and of Route C is Route A & approved by Route C) 241.90 16.02 - - 0.89 189.57 39.11 12.31 54 33 5 92 4 7 6 31 TLC/Perundurai) Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

2. The given co-ordinates of Angle Points are to be adjusted to suit the local field constraints. For example, if the agricultural land is converted as residential layout and with no buildings on it, it may not be very clearly visible on satellite imagery. Hence, if the route encounters such residential/industrial land, the field engineer can modify the angle point location to overcome the field constraints.

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Maps containing 3 alternatives T1.1 Virudhunagar to Coimbatore

PLOT 1

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PLOT 2

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PLOT 3

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PLOT 4

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T1-2: - Virudhunagar 765 KV SS to Kayathar 400Kv SS

Bee line Length: 63.45 Km From: VIRUDHUNAGAR SS To: KAYATHAR SS

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Route A 69.06 8.12 - - 0.13 37.85 27.49 3.59 11 7 5 59 2 2 1 10

Route B 67.32 5.74 - - - 41.17 22.73 3.42 20 4 3 27 2 2 1 8 Approved by Route C 72.07 11.96 - - 0.08 47.81 20.3 3.88 9 13 5 27 1 - 1 5 TANTRANSCO Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table . 2. The given co-ordinates of Angle Points are to be adjusted to suit the local field constraints. For example, if the agricultural land is converted as residential layout and with no buildings on it, it may not be very clearly visible on satellite imagery. Hence, if the route encounters such residential/industrial land, the field engineer can modify the angle point location to overcome the field constraints.

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Maps containing 3 alternatives

T1.2 Virudhunagar to Kayathar

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T1.3. 400 kV DC TL (Line In & Line Out) at Virudhunagar for Kamuthi to Thappagundu (proposed line)

Bee line Length: 4.91 Km From: VIRUDHUNAGAR SS To: THAPPAGUNDU

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Route A 5.13 4.28 - - - 2.46 2.67 - 1 2 - 3 - - - - Approved

Route B 5.04 2.58 - - - 3.03 2.01 - 6 1 - 7 - - - -

Route C 4.91 0 - - - 3.65 1.26 - 4 - - 4 - - - - Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T1.3 Virudhunagar to Thappangundu: Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-1: 400 KV DC Line from Ottapidaram 400 kV SS to Udangudi Switch Yard

Bee line Length: 48.3 Km From: OTTAPIDARAM 400KV SS To: UDANGUDI SWITCHYARD

Approval from No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings TANTRANSCO Length % Landuse Crossing Details (Km) Deviation 30 60 Alternative Routes In 0 to Major from Bee Built Up/ Crop Land + Waste Water Salt to to Total Road Rail Km Forest Road CRZ 30 River Power Line Plantation Bodies Pan 60 90 Number Line Habitation Crossing Land deg (NH/SH) lines deg deg

Route A 68.00 28.97 - - 34.75 20.95 12.23 - 49 16 3 68 1 1 1 8 0.024 - Approved by TANTRANSCO

Route B 52.30 8.28 - - 27.5 15.54 3.18 5.50 13 8 1 22 1 3 2 10 0.09 - -

Route C 50.27 4.07 - - 29.22 13.57 7.08 0.31 16 3 - 19 1 3 2 13 0.09 - -

Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in a GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T2.1 Ottapidaram to Udangudi: Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-2: - 110KV TL LILO Ottapidaram 400 kV SS to Kamuthi SS

Bee line Length: 63.55 Km From: OTTAPIDARAM 400KV SS To: Kamuthi SS Landuse Crossing Details (Km) Length % No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings Alternative Deviation Approval from In 0 to 30 to 60 to Major Routes from Bee Built Up/ Road Crop Land Waste Water Salt Total Road Rail TANTRANSCO Forest 30 60 90 River Power Km Line + Plantation Bodies Pan Number Line Habitation Crossing Land deg deg deg (NH/SH) lines

Route A 68.08 7.12 - - 0.064 50.93 15.39 1.70 - 11 6 - 17 1 1 - 6

Approved by Route B 71.05 10.55 - - 0.05 52.00 15.41 1.71 - 32 10 1 43 1 1 - 5 TANTRANSCO

Route C 70.82 11.43 - - 0.055 47.74 17.95 5.09 - 6 9 - 15 1 1 - 6

Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T2.2 Ottapidaram to Kamuthi : Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-3: 230kVdoublecircuitlineinandout at Ottapidaram for Sipcot-Kavanoor line

Bee line Length: 9.38 Km From: OTTAPIDARAM SS To: SIPCOT-KAVANOOR SS

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Route A 9.9 5.54 - - 0.03 6.78 3.06 0.03 5 4 1 10 - 1 - 4 Approved Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T2.3 Ottapidaram to Sipcot-Kavanoor : Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-4: 230kV doublecircuitlineinandout at Ottapidaram for Sipcot-Savasapuram line

Bee line Length: 5.41Km From: OTTAPIDARAM SS To: Sipcot-Savasapuram

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Length % 30 60 In Deviation Crop 0 to to to Major Alternative Km from Bee Built-up/ Road Land + Waste Water 30 60 90 Total Road Rail Power Approval from Routes Line Forest Habitation Crossing Plantation land Bodies deg deg deg Number River (NH/SH) Line lines TANTRANSCO

Route A 5.58 3.14 - - - 3.81 1.62 0.15 5 1 0 6 - - - 2 Approved Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T2.4 Ottapidaram to Savasapuram: Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-5: 110kV doublecircuitlineinandout at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram – Eppothumvendran

Bee line Length: 3.44 Km From: OTTAPIDARAM SS To: Eppothumvendran

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Route A 3.56 3.48 - - - 1.40 2.16 - 1 1 1 3 - - - 2 Approved Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T2.5 Ottapidaram to Eppothumvendran: Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-6: 110KV TL LILO Ottapidaram 400 kV SS to Vijayapuri SS

Bee line Length: 31.8 Km From: OTTAPIDARAM 400KV SS To: Vijayapuri SS Landuse Crossing Details (Km) Length % No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings Alternative Deviation Approval from In 0 to 30 to 60 to Major Routes from Bee Built Up/ Road Crop Land Waste Water Salt Total Road Rail TANTRANSCO Forest 30 60 90 River Power Km Line + Plantation Bodies Pan Number Line Habitation Crossing Land deg deg deg (NH/SH) lines

Route A 35.47 11.54 - - 0.061 16.96 17.81 0.64 - 9 3 - 12 - - - 4

Approved by Route B 34.43 7.63 - - 23.69 7.05 3.62 - 22 5 3 30 - - - 3 0.072 TANTRANSCO

Route C 33.47 5.25 - - 0.061 21.06 11.27 1.08 - 7 5 - 12 - - - 5

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T2.6 Ottapidaram to Vijayapuri: Maps containing 3 alternatives

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T2-7: 110kV doublecircuitlineinandout at Ottapidaram for TTNAuto-T-offSipcot line

Bee line Length: 8.26 Km From: OTTAPIDARAM SS To: TTNAuto-T-offSipcot

Landuse Crossing Details (Km) No. of Angle Points Number of Crossings

Route A 10.27 24.33 - - - 6.41 3.78 0.08 2 2 6 10 - - - 2 Approved Note: 1. The routes are planned to use Landuse/cover Map prepared using Resourcesat Satellite (5.8m resolution) and Least Cost Path Analysis in an GIS environment. The least cost path routes are generalized to minimize the number of angle points and crossings. The selection of best route from the available alternatives (Route A, Route B and Route C) is to be decided by TANTRANSCO based on the above details in the table and the maps attached with this table.

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T2.7 Ottapidaram to TTN Auto-T-off Sipcot Lines: Maps containing 3 alternatives

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ANNEXURE 2.1: INVENTORISATION ALONG THE TRANSMISSION LINES

TOWE From (Km) Section Name of Distance Owners Use of Name of Crops Number of trees Types (Names) of Trees R No. To (Km) length village/Tehsil/Di of hip of Land under cut strict transmis Land (Cultivatio cutting/trimming sion line (Private n, from Govt. plantation/ nearby Forest)/ barren) village/H Use of ousing Land (m) T1.1 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore 5-10km Siluvaipuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Neam, Palm, English babool 10-12km Kutiampuli 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 24 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 12-15km Sivaganapuram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 15 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 15-17km Servaikuranmada 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Neem, Coconut, Palm, n Emali 17-20km Sakammalpuram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 31 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 20-25km Sampadi 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 40 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 25-35km Agaram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 30 Neem, Palm, Coconut, Babool 35-40km Ramchandrapura 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 36 Palm Tree, Neem, m Babool, Coconut 40-50km Narasanvillai 1 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 42 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool 50-55km Nagakaniyapura 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 30 Palm Tree, Neem, m Babool 55-60km Thalavapuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 35 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool, Coconut 60-65km N Muthiyapuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 32 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool, Coconut 65-70km Kallamozhi 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool, Coconut

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TOWE From (Km) Section Name of Distance Owners Use of Name of Crops Number of trees Types (Names) of Trees R No. To (Km) length village/Tehsil/Di of hip of Land under cut strict transmis Land (Cultivatio cutting/trimming sion line (Private n, from Govt. plantation/ nearby Forest)/ barren) village/H Use of ousing Land (m) 5-10km Siluvaipuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Neam, Palm, English babool 10-12km Kutiampuli 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 24 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 12-15km Sivaganapuram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 15 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 15-17km Servaikuranmada 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Neem, Coconut, Palm, n Emali T1.2 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Kayathar Chandiragiri 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 3 Neem Dal Poosanoor 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Dal O 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Lakshminarayanp Dal uram Muthiyapuram 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Chilly, Maize, Dal Pondampulli 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Chilly, Maize, Dal, Onion Sathuranayakkan 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs patti Chilly, Maize, Dal, Onion Thoppadiapatti 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 15 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Chilly, Maize, Dal, Onion

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T2.1 400 KV DC TL from Ottapidaram to 400 Kv SS Udangudi

5-10km Siluvaipuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Neam, Palm, English babool 10-12km Kutiampuli 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 24 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 12-15km Sivaganapuram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 15 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 15-17km Servaikuranmada 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Neem, Coconut, Palm, n Emali 17-20km Sakammalpuram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 31 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 20-25km Sampadi 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 40 Neem, Coconut, Palm, Emali 25-35km Agaram 2 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 30 Neem, Palm, Coconut, Babool

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TOWE From (Km) Section Name of Distance Owners Use of Name of Crops Number of trees Types (Names) of Trees R No. To (Km) length village/Tehsil/Di of hip of Land under cut strict transmis Land (Cultivatio cutting/trimming sion line (Private n, from Govt. plantation/ nearby Forest)/ barren) village/H Use of ousing Land (m) 35-40km Ramchandrapura 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 36 Palm Tree, Neem, m Babool, Coconut 40-50km Narasanvillai 1 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 42 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool 50-55km Nagakaniyapura 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 30 Palm Tree, Neem, m Babool 55-60km Thalavapuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 35 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool, Coconut 60-65km N Muthiyapuram 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 32 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool, Coconut 65-70km Kallamozhi 1.5 Private Cultivable Rice, Banana 25 Palm Tree, Neem, Babool, Coconut T2.2 400kv DC-TL from Ottapidaram to Kamuthi Chandiragiri 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 3 Neem Dal Poosanoor 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Dal O 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Lakshminarayanp Dal uram Muthiyapuram 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Chilly, Maize, Dal Pondampulli 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Chilly, Maize, Dal, Onion Sathuranayakkan 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs patti Chilly, Maize, Dal, Onion

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TOWE From (Km) Section Name of Distance Owners Use of Name of Crops Number of trees Types (Names) of Trees R No. To (Km) length village/Tehsil/Di of hip of Land under cut strict transmis Land (Cultivatio cutting/trimming sion line (Private n, from Govt. plantation/ nearby Forest)/ barren) village/H Use of ousing Land (m) Thoppadiapatti 1km Private Cultivable Coriender, 15 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Chilly, Maize, Dal, Onion Nerinjipatti 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Dal, Rice, Cotton Idaiyankulam 1km Private Cultivable Chilly, Maize, 10 Neem, Palm, Shrubs Dal, Rice, Cotton T2.3 230KV TL LILo Ottapidaram- SIPCOT & Kavanoor 0-2 Saminathan 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 4 English Babool Maize, Bajara 2-4 Laxmipuram 1 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 3 English Babool, Neem Maize, Bajara 4-7 Sinthalakuttai 1 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 5 Babool, Neem, Palm tree Maize, Bajara 7-10 Sinthalakuttai 1 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 5 Babool, Neem, Palm tree Maize, Bajara 10-12 Sinthalakuttai 1 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 3 Babool, Neem, Palm tree Maize, Bajara 12-15 Kumarapuram 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 3 Babool, Neem Maize, Bajara T2.4 230 KV TL LILo Ottapidaram SIPCOT & Savasapuram 0-2 Saminathan 2 Private Non- 4 English Babool Cultivable 2-4 Sillanathan 2 Private Non- 5 Babool, Neem, Shrubs Cultivable 4-6 Sillanathan 4 Private Non- 6 Neem, Babool, Palm Cultivable Tree

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TOWE From (Km) Section Name of Distance Owners Use of Name of Crops Number of trees Types (Names) of Trees R No. To (Km) length village/Tehsil/Di of hip of Land under cut strict transmis Land (Cultivatio cutting/trimming sion line (Private n, from Govt. plantation/ nearby Forest)/ barren) village/H Use of ousing Land (m) 6-9 Venkatachalpura 1 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 4 Neem, Babool, Palm tree m Maize, Bajara 9-11 Valasamutharam 1 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 4 Neem, Babool, Palm tree Maize, Bajara T2.5 110 KV TL LILo Ottapidaram TTN Auto & TSIPCOT Feeder 0-2 Saminathan 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 6 Palm Tree, Neem, Maize, Bajara Babool 2-4 Saminathan 4 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 6 Palm Tree, Neem, Maize, Bajara Babool 4-6 Kumargiri 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 6 Palm Tree, Neem, Maize, Bajara Babool 6-8 South 1.5 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 10 Palm Tree, Neem, Veerapandiyan Maize, Bajara Babool puram 8-10 South 3.5 Private Non- No Crop 8 Palm Tree, Neem, Veerapandiyan Cultivable Babool puram T2.6 110 KV TL LILo Ottapidaram-Vijayapuri 0-5 Saminathan 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 10 Palm Tree, Neem, Maize, Bajara, Babool Cotton 5-10 Ottapidaram 2.5 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 14 Neem, Babool Maize, Bajara, Cotton 10-15 Keelamudiman 2.5 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 15 Palm Tree, Neem, Maize, Bajara, Babool Cotton 15-20 Pasuvanthanai 2.5 Private Cultivable Green Gram, 15 Palm Tree, Neem, Maize, Bajara, Babool

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T2.7-110 KV TL LILO Ottapidaram TTN Auto & TSIPCOT Feeder No. From (Km) Section Name of Distance of Ownership Use of Land Name of Crops Number of Types (Names) of To (Km) length village/Tehsil/Dist transmission of Land (Cultivation, trees under Trees cut rict line from (Private plantation/barr cutting/trim nearby Govt. en) ming village/Housing Forest)/ Use (m) of Land 0-2 Swaminathan 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, Maize, 6 Palm Tree, Neem, Bajra Babool 2-4 Swaminathan 4 Private Cultivable Green Gram, Maize, 6 Palm Tree, Neem, Bajra Babool 4-6 Kumargiri 2 Private Cultivable Green Gram, Maize, 6 Palm Tree, Neem, Bajra Babool 6-8 South 1.5 Private Cultivable Green Gram, Maize, 10 Palm Tree, Neem, Veerapandiyan Bajra Babool Puram 8-10 South 3.5 Private Non-Cultivable No Crop 8 Palm Tree, Neem, Veerapandiyan Babool Puram

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ANNEXURE 4.1: DETAILS ON PUBLIC CONSULTAIONS

765KV DC TL from Virudhunagar to 765KV SS Coimbatore Consultation: 01

Village Valayapatti Tehsil/Mandal Virudhunagar District Virudhunagar Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have Yes, some people heard about the proposed any information about the project? transmission line because Foreman (Tan- Trasco) is from this village. What is your opinion about this project? This is a big project for increased power supply.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The tower should not be installed in the middle concerns/issues? of the field. It should be in the corner. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at least 1 km away from the the implementation of the project? village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will Due to HT line & tower no factory and have? industries will be coming to the area in the future. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe and there is transmission line? fear in mind when anybody passes the line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The proposed line should follow the existing project design, construction and operation stage? 400kv. Line. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation as per the market rate. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support but need job during implementation of project? the project implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be maximum compensation as per local market rate.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 10 (Male-10 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. s pedamal 2 Mr. s sodigiraj 3 Mr. t kuttimuryan 4 Mr.p. perumal 5 Mr. a sabbiga 6 Mr. a kudbalingam 7 Mr.p. ponna samy 8 Mr. p kuttiyam 9 Mr. s puniswany 10 Mr.b. solan

Consultation: 02

Village Valayapatti Tehsil/Mandal Virudhunagar District Virudhunagar Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project is necessary for electricity board but no direct benefits for the local people. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The line should pass through waste land only. concerns/issues? Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at least 1 km away from the the implementation of the project? village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will Due to HT line & tower no factory and have? industries will be coming to the area in the future.

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How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The tower should be installed on govt land. project design, construction and operation stage? How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation as per the market rate. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if local issues are implementation of project? solved. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Gove should avoid farm land for tower installation.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.T. sivasuriyam 2 Mr. M muthaya 3 Mr. G rajsekar 4 Mr. v gopal 5 Mr.a. k arruppa swamy 6 Mr.D. karruppa Swamy 7 Mr enavara swamy

Consultation: 03

Village Puliamkulam Tehsil/Mandal Tirumanalam District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project is not necessary as two HT lines are existing in both sides of village.

Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better supply of power.

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What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at least 1 km away from the the implementation of the project? village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The tower should be installed on waste land project design, construction and operation stage? only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want maximum cash compensation as per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? the market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if local issues are implementation of project? solved. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should cross only through the barren land or govt land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male-8 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. S Vijayan 2 Mr. l. murgan 3 Mr. A balamurgan 4 Mr. a shilai rajan 5 Mr. s mariappan 6 Mr. p param shivam 7 Mr.m. sedu raman 8 Mr. g kandy swami

Consultation: 04

Village Lalapuram Tehsil/Mandal Kalligudu District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project.

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What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt but not for local people. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at least 1 km away from the the implementation of the project? village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The tower should be installed on waste land project design, construction and operation stage? only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want cash compensation of 1 lakh per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? tower. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if local issues are implementation of project? solved. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should not disturb our precious farm land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. R.jay rachanagan 2 Mr. A alagarswamy 3 Mr.R. caokkappa rediyar 4 Mr. a srivasagan 5 Mr.k. kathireshan 6 Mr. a alagarswamy

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Consultation: 05

Village Gobalpuram Tehsil/Mandal Kalligudu District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt but not for us.

Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the proposed project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Our precious farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through government concerns/issues? land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at a distance of 1 km away the implementation of the project? from village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. In case of emergency nobody will buy this land. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The tower should be installed on waste land project design, construction and operation stage? only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Apart from cash compensation of 1 lakh per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? tower we need job for a member of the family. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding among local people. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if local issues are implementation of project? addressed. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should not disturb the valuable farm land.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 9 (Male-3 and Female-6)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. P senthil kumar 2 Mr. Kadirvel 3 Mr. narayan swamy 4 Mrs.vishnu priya 5 Mrs.anitha 6 Mrs.geetha 7 Mrs.anna laxmi 8 Mrs.vatsalya 9 Mrs saroja

Consultation: 06

Village Vagaikulam Tehsil/Mandal T. Mangalam District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project but govt should avoid our farm land for tower footing. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at least 3 km away from the the implementation of the project? village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals.

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Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should be maximum distance from the project design, construction and operation stage? habitation. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want cash compensation as per market case of land acquisition or loss of crops? rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if local issues are implementation of project? solved. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should be away from the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. Sandi 2 Mr. Mahesh 3 Mr. Nsinathevan 4 Mr.s. r pandi 5 Mr.m panjavadibu 6 Mr.m. maga ranjan 7 Mr.c. kandibar

Consultation: 07

Village Ammapatti Tehsil/Mandal T. Mangalam District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for improved power supply. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only.

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Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be at least 1 km away from the the implementation of the project? village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. There is fear of break down. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The tower should be installed on waste land project design, construction and operation stage? only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want cash compensation as per market case of land acquisition or loss of crops? rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project. implementation of project? Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should be 1 to 2 km away from residence.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. Rama krishna 2 Mr.S. murigesan 3 Mr.p. rajenthran 4 Mr.e. rajenthran 5 Mr.t ranga swamy 6 Mr. m. rama moorthy 7 Mr. maniyandi

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Village Kovilankulam Tehsil/Mandal Usilampatti District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the project as HT lines are crossing from all direction of the area.

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How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 20 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? HT line should be away from the village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. There is always fear of break down. Any criteria you would like to be considered for No tower should be in the middle of land. project design, construction and operation stage? How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want cash compensation as per market case of land acquisition or loss of crops? rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if govt. avoids our implementation of project? agricultural land. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should be away from the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. P. chinnan 2 Mr.C. p ravindra pandi 3 Mr. arul 4 Mr.c. pandi 5 Mr. turai swamy tewar 6 Mr. muthu kannan tewar 7 Mr.p. minakshi tewar

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Village V.kovilpatti Tehsil/Mandal Usilampatti District Madurai Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for electric board but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 20 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should avoid this area as there is concerns/issues? already many towers here. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. There is fear of break down. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though the other side project design, construction and operation stage? as there are many existing HT line. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in The people will not accept any compensation case of land acquisition or loss of crops? as they do not want one more HT line. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if govt. implementation of project? avoids our agricultural land. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should be from the hill side.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male-8 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. karruppuswamy 2 Mr. selvam 3 Mr. rama s wamy

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4 Mr. virumandi 5 Mr. mokka pandi 6 Mr.m. karruppu swamy 7 Mr.p. sundar 8 Mr.c. pandi

Consultation: 10

Village Meenakhsipuram Tehsil/Mandal Nilakottai District Dindigul Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for us for better power supply.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 18 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? It is necessary for local people for improved power supply. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should be away from the village as the implementation of the project? there are existing lines here. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. Sound from HT line creates fear among people. Any criteria you would like to be considered for No tower should be in the middle of agricultural project design, construction and operation stage? land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want cash compensation as per market case of land acquisition or loss of crops? rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding.

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Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if govt. avoids our implementation of project? agricultural land. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should avoid the cultivable land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 9 (Male-9 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.C. Raju 2 Mr. a kanak raj 3 Mr. k. andi 4 Mr.a. chandran 5 Mr.r. murgan 6 Mr. p bharat rajan 7 Mr.s. chena kalai 8 Mr.r. sadhu ram murthi 9 Mr.s. pichai

Consultation: 11

Village Malayagoundanpatti Tehsil/Mandal Nilakottai District Dindigul Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project is good for government.

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Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though the other side project design, construction and operation stage? as there are many existing HT line here. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Want compensation as per latest market rate. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if govt. implementation of project? avoids our agricultural land. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should avoid this residential area.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male-8 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.A. ramaswamy 2 Mr.A. ramakrishna 3 Mr.S. thanga raj 4 Mr. k subbaiyan 5 Mr.n. kubendra 6 Mr.a. selva raj 7 Mr. a poon ram 8 Mr. muthu

Consultation: 12

Village Pudhukkottai Tehsil/Mandal Nilakottai District Dindigul Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for us for better power supply.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project for improved power supply. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current There is regular power cut in this area. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? It is necessary for local people for improved power supply. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line.

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Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through waste land concerns/issues? only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on HT line should pass through the other side of the implementation of the project? the village. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human, transmission line? and animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for HT line should be 2 km away from the village. project design, construction and operation stage? How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want maximum cash compensation as per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support if govt. addresses the implementation of project? local issues. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The govt. should protect the farm land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-3 and Female-3)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.P. munisami 2 Mr. S. bala murugan 3 Mr.M. raju pandiyan 4 Mrs.bhagya laxmi 5 Mrs.pandiammal 6 Mrs.v. lakshmi

Consultation: 13

Village Virakkal Tehsil/Mandal Aathur District Dindigul Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for electric board but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the HT line pass through outside the village.

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How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land located outside of village area. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals even not for the birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though outside the project design, construction and operation stage? village. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Consultation among farmers is required to case of land acquisition or loss of crops? decide the amount of compensation. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the line implementation of project? passes outside of the village. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. As numbers of existing lines are already here, we want another line to be outside the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.S. sindil kumar 2 Mr.C. nag rajan 3 Mr.R. ram nathan 4 Mr.v. velakutti 5 Mr.b. suppaiya 6 Mr. a Sendul kumar 7 Mr.M sangaiya

Consultation: 14

Village G. Nadupatti Tehsil/Mandal Dindigul -west District Dindigul

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Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for electric board but not for local people. The local people don’t want to lose their land/ farming land. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the HT line passes through outside the village. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Ground water goes down due to the existing HT line. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land located outside of village area. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals even not for the birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though outside the project design, construction and operation stage? village as 4 existing lines are already there. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation for land loss as per market rate. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Separate compensation for neem and coconut tree. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the line implementation of project? passes outside of the village. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. As four numbers of existing lines are already here, we want another line to be outside the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-3 and Female-3)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. S perumal swamy 2 Mr. S parma swamy 3 Mr.r. ramar

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4 Mrs. a. sappammal 5 Mrs. s. rukmani 6 Mrs.a. geetha

Consultation: 15

Village Aathamappan patti Tehsil/Mandal Oddamchathirada District Dindigul Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the tower does not affect farm land. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land only. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals even not for the birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though barren land project design, construction and operation stage? and govt. land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Consultation among farmers is required to case of land acquisition or loss of crops? decide the amount of compensation. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? take care of the issue of farmers. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and waste land.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male-6 and Female-2)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.N. nachimthoo 2 Mr.K. moothu swamy 3 Mr. K marudhan 4 Mr. n nachiappa goundar 5 Mrs. P bhagyamnal 6 Mrs.s velammal 7 Mr.a. muthugatham 8 Mr. k mani

Consultation: 16

Village Kilangundal Tehsil/Mandal Dhara puram District Tirupur Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for electric board but not for local people. The local people don’t want to lose their land/ farming land. Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the project as local people don’t want to lose their farming land. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Ground water goes down due to the existing HT line. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the firm land due to tower and project? HT line and loss of farm yield. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land located outside of village area. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals even not for the birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though outside the project design, construction and operation stage? village and farm land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time

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Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We do not want any compensation but want the case of land acquisition or loss of crops? HT line pass through outside farm land. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the line implementation of project? passes outside of the village. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want the HT line to be outside the village so that our farm land remains protected.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-1)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. K subromaniyam 2 Mr N. sulumuthu 3 Mr.N. pichaimuthu 4 Mr n. muthuswamy 5 Mr.p. muthuswamy 6 Mr k. kamdaswamy Mr.p. bala 7 subramanyam

Consultation: 17

Village Dhurambadi Tehsil/Mandal Thara puram District Tirupur Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the tower does not affect our precious agricultural land. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line.

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Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land only. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Sound from HT line creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though barren land project design, construction and operation stage? and govt. land only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want maximum compensation as per latest case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? consider issues of local people. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and waste land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male-8 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr.R. dinesh kumar 2 Mr.M. naveen kumar 3 Mr. S. rajender 4 Mr.k. kuppan 5 Mr.s. thanga rajan 6 Mr.v. mani 7 Mr.m. palani 8 Mr.m. selan

Consultation: 18

Village Padiyaandi palayam Tehsil/Mandal Kangayam District Tirupur Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the as it will affect our precious coconut plantation.

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How do you think the project will affect you? The value of land is very high area as the area is known for industry. Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the precious land and coconut project? plantation due to tower and HT line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass at 4 to 5 km from this concerns/issues? area. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. It will be heavy loss for us. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals even not for the birds and plants. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should avoid this area totally as project design, construction and operation stage? there is no barren and waste land here. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We do not want any compensation as our land case of land acquisition or loss of crops? is very fertile and value of land is also very high. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? avoid this fertile area totally. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and waste land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 9 (Male-9 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. Rshiva chezian 2 Mr L lan 3 Mr. S purnia murthi 4 Mr. r saniathal 5 Mr. s kavitha 6 Mr. p minakshi 7 Mr. k aglgu murthi 8 Mr. p kalthikeyan 9 Mr. k velgurny

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Village savadi palayam Tehsil/Mandal Tirupur District Tirupur Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the as it will affect our valuable coconut plantation. How do you think the project will affect you? The value of land is very high in this area. Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the precious land and coconut project? plantation due to tower and HT line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through barren land concerns/issues? and govt. land only. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. It will be heavy loss for farmers. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not at all safe for transmission line? human or animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should avoid this area totally as project design, construction and operation stage? this area is very fertile. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We do not want any compensation as our land case of land acquisition or loss of crops? is very fertile and very high value. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? avoid this fertile area totally. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and govt land only. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. S thangvel 2 Mr. P subramaniyam

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3 Mr. p dhanglaxmi 4 Mr. s gungdavadi 5 Mr. s palaniswami 6 Mr. k uppuswamy 7 Mr. v madaswamy

Consultation: 20 Village Sirukalanji Tehsil/Mandal puran turaj District Erode Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people.

Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the tower does not affect our precious farm land. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land only. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Sound from HT line creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though barren land project design, construction and operation stage? and govt. land only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We need consultation among farmers for the case of land acquisition or loss of crops? issue of compensation. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? address issues of local people. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and waste land, 5 km from this area.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. C thanga muthu 2 Mr. R sarvanan 3 Mr. A sathivel 4 Mr. v anand 5 Mr. p mahendra 6 Mr. k thangvel

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Village kavutham palyam Tehsil/Mandal uthukli District Tirupur Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people. The heat will increase due to HT line and sub-station. Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the project as the land on which proposed substation will be built will be useless. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to HT line and sub-station. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line & sub-station should be built in concerns/issues? some other place. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which sub-station will be have? built will be useless. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Sound and radiation from HT line creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though barren land project design, construction and operation stage? and at least 5 km from this place. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We do not want any compensation, but the case of land acquisition or loss of crops? project should be shifted to some other area.

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Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? shift this project to other area. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and waste land, at least 5 km from this area.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male-8 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr. K Mrunachalam 2 Mr. S sammugham 3 Mr. A vishwanath 4 Mr. g velengimi 5 Mr. a palaniswamy 6 Mr. c Mramesh kumar 7 Mr. s jhanaMrdhan 8 Mr. p subayia

400KV DC TL from Virudhunagar to 400KV SS Kayathar

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Village Malaipatti Tehsil/Mandal Aruppokkottai District Virudhunagar Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people. There are already 2 HT line (400 kv) existing near the village. Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the barren concerns/issues? and waste land only. Govt. should protect farmer interest.

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What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Sound from HT line creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though barren land project design, construction and operation stage? and govt. land only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We need maximum compensation of 3 lakh per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? tower and job for work opportunities for affected family. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the Conditional support subject to fair implementation of project? compensation Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through other area as land in this area is very fertile and precious. The local people want HT line pass through vallaipatti pathampudar - sulakarai- where waste land is existing.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr R boss 2 Mr S. kashi raj 3 Mr G Velushsamy 4 Mr G Jay ram 5 Mr T Subbaiyah 6 Mr R ramachandra

Consultation: 02

Village lingampatti Tehsil/Mandal kovilpatti District Virudhunagar Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the line passes through the west side of the village where waste land is available.

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How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through the west side concerns/issues? of the village where waste land is available. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Sound from HT line creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though barren land at project design, construction and operation stage? the west side of the village. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We need maximum compensation as per the case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the govt implementation of project? address issues of farmer. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want HT line to pass through barren and waste land available at west side of village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr D John 2 Mr M Madasmy 3 Mr M Saminathan 4 Mr Amal raj 5 Mr Purai Pandi 6 Mr P Karruppaya 7 Mr P Chandiran

Consultation: 03

Village Sirukkulam Tehsil/Mandal Sattur District Virudhunagar Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area

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Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for govt. but not for local people. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if the tower does not affect our precious farm land. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your There are HT lines already existing in the area. concerns/issues? The HT line should pass through the barren and waste land only. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though other areas as project design, construction and operation stage? all the land here are very fertile. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We need no compensation but want the HT line case of land acquisition or loss of crops? in other areas where waste land is available. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the HT implementation of project? line passes through areas 2 to 3km from here. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want government to protect farmer interest first.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr R Perumal samy 2 Mr Gajendra 3 Mr Suburaj 4 Mr Suburaj 5 Mr Shri Niwasan 6 Mr Ramamurthi

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Village Ayyanruthu Tehsil/Mandal kayathar District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? The local people have no objection about the project but adverse impacts by the existing towers and HT line noticed from last 5 years. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 22 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. There is issue of ground water whose level is going down. Can you suggest how to best address your There are HT lines already existing in the area. concerns/issues? The HT line should pass through the barren and waste land only. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The HT line should pass though 3 km away project design, construction and operation stage? from this place. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We need maximum compensation as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to participate during the implementation of project? implementation, but job and work opportunities should be given to local people first. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We want government to address the local issues first.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr B Abdul 2 Mr Ganpati Pandiyan 3 Mr Mohd ali jinna 4 Mr M mani 5 Mr S abdul 6 Mr H sayed 7 Mr A murgan

Consultation: 05

Village Sivagananapuram Tehsil/Mandal Kayathar District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project might be good for electricity board but not for local people. Do you support this project? We will not provide support to the project as many existing HT lines are there. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current At present 24 hours power supply is available. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it might necessary for electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your There are HT lines already existing in the area. concerns/issues? The HT line should pass along the existing lines. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human or transmission line? animals. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The proposed HT line should follow the existing project design, construction and operation stage? line. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We need no compensation but want the HT line case of land acquisition or loss of crops? in other side of the village. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful.

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Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding and clarity. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support the project if the HT implementation of project? line will pass through the other side of NH-7 road. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. We do not want the HT line from this side of the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S. No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr S Anand Raj 2 Mr S Chalaiya 3 Mr S Alanga Mani 4 Mr Munna samy 5 Mr Vradha Reddy 6 Mr V Periya samy

400KV DC TL from Ottapidaram to 400KV SS Udangudi

Consultation: 01

Village Kuttampuli Tehasil/Mandal Tuticorin District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Project is very important for electricity board but not for local people. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? It is necessary for electricity board, not for the people. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should pass through concerns/issues? waste land instead of agricultural land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people.

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What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe as there is always fear of transmission line? breakdown and harm among local people. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should cross through the government project design, construction and operation stage? land and not through private agricultural land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum cash compensation for loss of land case of land acquisition or loss of crops? as per local market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the Local people will support and participate during implementation of project? the implementation of the project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. High tension line should cross at least 1km away from the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Kathiresan 2 Mr S Ravi Thangan 3 Swaminathan 4 A Thirumani Raj 5 Ganesh 6 Murgan 7 R Narayanan

Consultation: 02

Village Siluvaipuram Tehsil/Mandal Tuticorin District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Towers and high-tension lines are all sides of the village. Farming and day to day life is disturbed by the tower. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? No idea regarding this project as local people has not demanded this project.

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What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through government concerns/issues? land only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe due to high transmission line? voltage power supply. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? or barren land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation as per local market rate case of land acquisition or loss of crops? and work opportunity. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We will support and participate in the project implementation of project? during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. For safety tower and high-tension line should be of maximum height.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr S Maria Jacob 2 Mr Irairul Anantham 3 Mr Amritha Raj 4 Mr G linga Ramesh 5 Mr Sundra Lingam 6 Mr James yogaraj

Consultation: 03

Village Sivaganapuram Tehasil/Mandal Tuticorin District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Project is very good for electricity board but not beneficial for local people. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project if work opportunity is provided.

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How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Safety becomes a major issue. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? It is necessary for electricity board, not for the people. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should pass through concerns/issues? waste land instead of firm land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe as there is always fear of transmission line? breakdown and harm. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should cross through the government project design, construction and operation stage? land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum cash compensation for loss of land case of land acquisition or loss of crops? as per local market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for building trust and cooperation from local people. Would you support and participate during the Local people will support and participate during implementation of project? the implementation of the project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The proposed project should not disturb the agriculture land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 5 (Male-5 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Vetrivel 2 Mr Palaya 3 Mr Sathya Raj 4 Mr N Moorthy 5 Mr Thanaseelan

Consultation: 04 Village Servaikaranmadam Tehsil/Mandal Tuticorin District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area

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Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Project is very necessary for power sector development in other areas while power supply is sufficient in our area. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project, but government should pay attention to local problem. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Banana field will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? No idea regarding this project as local people has not demanded this project. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line. Banana cultivation will be affected. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through government concerns/issues? land and barren land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric Transmission line is not safe as there is fear of transmission line? breakdown of high-tension line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? available. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation as per local market rate. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We will support and participate in the project implementation of project? during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. High tension line should pass through government land or barren land only. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Sama Durai 2 K Linga Purai 3 S Sivagam 4 C Jeyapandi 5 S Paul Raj 6 A James

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Village Sakkammalpuram Tehsil/Mandal Tuticorin District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This is a big project for electricity board and no direct benefits for the local people. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project and government should minimise the loss of local people. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current Currently 22 hours power available in a day electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better management and supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Banana field and other crops will be disturbed. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through government concerns/issues? land only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. It will affect banana cultivation. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human and transmission line? environment both. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? or barren land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation as per local market rate case of land acquisition or loss of crops? and work opportunity during implementation. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support and participate in the implementation of project? project during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The HT line should pass through government land only.

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S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr P Maokhendi 2 Mr R Abraham Joseph 3 Mr S Durai Raj 4 Mr A Mathu Raj 5 Mr Ramachandran 6 Mr M Shankar

Consultation: 06

Village Sampadi Tehsil/Mandal Srivaikundam District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Project will be good for electricity board but no benefit for local people. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project, but government should pay attention to local problem. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Do you face any problem regarding current No problem on current supply. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? It is not necessary for local people What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line. Banana cultivation will be affected by tower installation. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through government concerns/issues? land and barren land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. Banana crop will be affected. How safe do you think or consider the electric Transmission line is not safe as there is fear of transmission line? breakdown of high-tension line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? available. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Want cash compensation more than local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate.

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Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We will support and participate in the project implementation of project? during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Work opportunity for local people during implementation.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-6 and Female-1)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Muthu Raj 2 Mr Perumpandiyam 3 Mrs Selvakanmi 4 Mr Jay Raj 5 Mr Ashok Kumar 6 Mr Muthuraman 7 Mr Sampat Kumar

Consultation: 07

Village Agaram Tehsil/Mandal Srivaikundam District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project as no information shared by the electricity office. What is your opinion about this project? This is a big project for electricity board and no direct benefits for the local people. Do you support this project? This is a government project and local people must support without any condition. However, no direct benefit for local people. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Banana farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current Currently, no problem in power supply. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Banana field and other crops will be disturbed. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through government concerns/issues? land and waste only. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people.

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What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. It will affect banana production. How safe do you think or consider the electric The HT line is dangerous for human and transmission line? environment both. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? or waste land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation of at least INR 5 lakh per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? tower. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for local support and participation. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support and participate in the implementation of project? project during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The HT line should pass through government land and waste land only.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-4 and Female-2)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Jobaraj Nadar 2 Mr Joba Singh 3 Mr Arun Kumar 4 Mr Jeya Seelan 5 Mr Beniel 6 Nandavathai

Consultation: 08

Village Ramachandrapuram Tehsil/Mandal Srivaikundam District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This is a big project for electricity board and no direct benefits for the local people. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project and government should address of local people. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current There is 3-4 times power cut for 30 minutes to 1 electricity supply? hour in a day.

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Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better management and supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should cross 2 kms from the village concerns/issues? and it should pass through government land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe and there is transmission line? fear in mind when anybody passes the line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? or barren land and height should be maximum. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation of at least INR 5 lakh per case of land acquisition or loss of crops? tower. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support and participate in the implementation of project? project during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be maximum compensation as per local market rate.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Guru Raj 2 Mr Muthu Kumar 3 Mr Pulamadan 4 Mr Mariyappan 5 Mr Muthu Rama Lingam 6 Mr Kashi Rajan

Consultation: 09

Village Narasavillai Tehsil/Mandal Tiruchendur District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This is a good project for electricity board and no direct benefits for the local people.

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Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project without any condition. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current No problem in electric supply. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better management and supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Heat may be increased due to high tension line. Can you suggest how to best address your Main crop is banana here and the land here are concerns/issues? mostly wetland. It need protection with maximum height for the tower and HT line. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. No development in and around the tower and HT line possible in the future. How safe do you think or consider the electric The transmission line is not safe for human and transmission line? environment both. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through barren land. project design, construction and operation stage? How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation of at least 5 lakh per tower. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support and participate in the implementation of project? project during implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The height of HT line should be maximum.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-6 and Female-0)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr R China Durai 2 Mr Alagumani 3 Mr R Chellaokal 4 Mr S Nayannar 5 Mr P Subramaniyan 6 Mr S Lingam

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Village Nagarkaniyapuram Tehsil/Mandal Tiruchendur District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? This project is necessary for electricity board but no direct benefits for the local people. Do you support this project? We will provide support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current No problem in electric supply. Minor power cut electricity supply? during the evening. Do you think that the project is necessary? Not necessary for local people but it is necessary for electricity board for better management and supply of power. What are your main concerns/issues about the Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT project? line. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should cross 2 kms from the village concerns/issues? and it should pass through government land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric Not safe as working under the high-tension line transmission line? is always risk and fearful. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The height of tower should be maximum. project design, construction and operation stage? How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum compensation as per local market case of land acquisition or loss of crops? rate and work opportunity in the project. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding. Would you support and participate during the We are ready to support and participate in the implementation of project? project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The HT line should pass through barren land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 5 (Male-4 and Female-1)

S.No. Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Pakil Nadar 2 Mr Alagu Krishnan 3 Mrs Selva Rani

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400Kv DCTL from Ottapidaram to 400 KV SS Kamuthi

Consultation: 01

Village Chandiragiri Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Tower and HT line is not good for us as it will create problem in farming and no future development after the installation of tower. Do you support this project? We will not support tower in the agriculture land How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line. Do you face any problem regarding current Regular power cut a main issue. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Project is necessary for Electricity Board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should go through one concerns/issues? route only and the line should avoid the agriculture land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric Not safe as one cannot stand for a long time transmission line? under the tower and HT line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The towers should be footed only one side of project design, construction and operation stage? the village instead of all sides of the village. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. There should be work opportunity during implementation. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding and cooperation. Would you support and participate during the We will support the project but at the same time implementation of project? we want to participate during implementation of the project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should avoid the agricultural field.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Marimurthy 2 Mr Uthara Kumar 3 Mr Sekhar 4 Mr Rahul 5 Mr Anand Raj 6 Mr Krishna Kumar

Consultation: 02

Village Possanoor Tehasil/Mandal Villathikulam District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Tower and HT line is not good for us as it will create problem in farming and no future development after the installation of tower. Do you support this project? We will support if tower installations will not disturb the farming activities. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Project is necessary for Electricity Board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Agriculture production will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should go through one concerns/issues? route only and the line should pass through barren or waste land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe at all and due to sound by transmission line? line it creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should cross 1-2 km away from the project design, construction and operation stage? village and should avoid cultivable land. The tower should not be installed in the middle of the field. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time

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Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding and cooperation. Would you support and participate during the We will support the project if electricity board implementation of project? accepts our demand. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. HT line should pass through the barren land.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 5 (Male-5 and Female- 0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Ravi 2 Mr S Muniswamy 3 Mr Muthu 4 Mr M Muniyaswamy 5 Mr R Muniyaswamy

Consultation: 03

Village O Lakshminarayan Puram Tehasil/Mandal Villathikulam District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Tower and HT line is not good for us as it will create problem in farming and no future development after the installation of tower. Do you support this project? We will support if electricity board will save our cultivable land. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Project is necessary for Electricity Board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be disturbed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Income from agriculture will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should go through one concerns/issues? route only and the line should pass through barren or waste land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people.

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What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe for human and environment. transmission line? The sound by HT line creates fear. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should avoid cultivable land. The tower project design, construction and operation stage? should not be installed in the middle of the field. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum cash compensation as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding and cooperation. Would you support and participate during the We will support the project if electricity board implementation of project? accepts our demand. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The height of tower and HT line should be at maximum height.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 6 (Male-2 and Female-4)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mrs G Muthuminiammal 2 Mrs R Karuppai 3 Mrs M Karuppai 4 Mrs Malaiarashi 5 Mr Gopal Krishnan 6 Mr Laxmana Perumal

Consultation: 04

Village Muthiyapuram Tehsil/Mandal Villathikulam District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Project is good for increased power generation. However, for this a big consultation is required among the local people before the installation of tower. Do you support this project? We will support the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? The project is necessary to provide power to other areas where power is not sufficient.

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What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Agriculture production will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The land is very costly and limited, which is the concerns/issues? only source of income and livelihood. The HT line should pass through barren or waste land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe as there is always fear of transmission line? breakdown and harm. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should cross 1-2 km away from the project design, construction and operation stage? village and should avoid cultivable land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum cash compensation as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding and coordination. Would you support and participate during the We will support the project. implementation of project? Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Before installation of tower, local people should be consulted.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-5 and Female-2)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Thirumuthy 2 Mrs Rajathy 3 Mrs Seethalakshmi 4 Mr G Ganeshan 5 Mr B Alagu Raj 6 Mr K Mallappan 7 Mr B Parmal Reddy

Consultation: 05

Village Pondampuli Tehasil/Mandal Kamuthi District Ramanathpuram Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project.

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What is your opinion about this project? No problem with the proposed project. Do you support this project? We will support the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? This project is necessary for the government to provide better power supply in the other areas where power is not sufficient. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should pass through concerns/issues? barren or waste land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe for human, animals and transmission line? environment. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should cross through the government project design, construction and operation stage? land and not through private agricultural land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for local people. Would you support and participate during the Local people demand work opportunity during implementation of project? the implementation of project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Special attention should be given towards safety with maximum height of tower and HT line.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 5 (Male-5 and Female-0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Muthu Kumar 2 Mr P Ramaswami 3 Mr NM Allni 4 Mr G Shehgar 5 Mr S Shammuganatham

Consultation: 06

Village Sathurnayakkanpatti Tehsil/Mandal Kamuthi

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District Ramanathpuram Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? After tower installation cultivation on that land will be disturbed. Some of our land has been acquired for Adani power plant and not got proper compensation. Do you support this project? We will support the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? The project may be necessary for Electricity board. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Agriculture production will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through barren or concerns/issues? waste land. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric The HT line is not safe for the local people as transmission line? there is always fear of breakdown of high- tension line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should cross 1-2 km away from the project design, construction and operation stage? village and should avoid agriculture land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum cash compensation as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate and work opportunity. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding and coordination. Would you support and participate during the We will support the project. implementation of project? Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Use only waste land or government land for this proposed project.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 9 (Male-7 and Female-2)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr T Mariswamy 2 Mr A Puchappan

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Consultation: 07

Village Thoppadaipatti Tehsil/Mandal Kamuthi District Ramanathpuram Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Project is very important and necessary for electricity board as transmission line is required to manage power supply. Do you support this project? We will provide conditional support to the project. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? The project is necessary for electricity board but not necessary for local people. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The HT line should pass through barren or concerns/issues? waste land and at least 1 km away from village. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe as there is always fear of transmission line? breakdown and harm among local people. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should pass through government land project design, construction and operation stage? or barren land. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Maximum cash compensation as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for better understanding.

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Would you support and participate during the We will participate in the project during implementation of project? implementation. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. High tension line should cross at least 1km away from the village.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 10 (Male-10 and Female-0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Ramsamy 2 Mr Udayar 3 Mr Irulandi 4 Mr Poomadin 5 Mr Murukaniasham 6 Mr Poonusamy 7 Mr Therasakayam 8 Mr Thangavel 9 Mr Subramanian 10 Mr T Periyasamy

Consultation: 08

Village Nerinijipatti Tehasil/Mandal Kamuthi District Ramanathpuram Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? The proposed project is not beneficial for local people. Do you support this project? The local people will support this project but with the condition of protection of cultivable land and safety measure. How do you think the project will affect you? Loss of value of the land due to tower and HT line and no development will be possible in future. Farming will be disturbed. Do you face any problem regarding current 20 hours power available in a day at present electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? This project is necessary for the electricity board to provide better power supply in the other areas where power is not sufficient. What are your main concerns/issues about the Farming in the land will be obstructed by tower project? and high-tension line, and value of the land will be decreased. Can you suggest how to best address your The transmission line should pass at least 1 km concerns/issues? away from village. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? installation. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people.

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What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe for human, animals and transmission line? environment. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The line should not pass through private project design, construction and operation stage? agricultural land. How long have you been living in this area? Since centuries. Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Cash compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed for transparency and better understanding among local people. Would you support and participate during the Local people want participation during the implementation of project? implementation of project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Local area development fund should be provided.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female-0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Subramaniyan 2 Mr Velusamy 3 Mr Murugan 4 Mr Pakkiya raj 5 Mr Chandanan 6 Mr Bala Murgan 7 Mr Muniyasamy

230Kv LILO Ottapidaram-Sipcots and Kavanoor

Consultation: 01

Village Swaminatham Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Due to existing tower and HT lines most of the land has been acquired. Agriculture activities have been affected. Those who were able to run the family through farming now they have also been forced to do wage labour. Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project if the government will make plans to give priority to the problems of the local people.

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How do you think the project will affect you? Our remaining land will get affected due to transmission line. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the power supply. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Project may be necessary but at the same time new employment option is required for us. What are your main concerns/issues about the Land value will be reduced after installation of project? tower and HT line. Agricultural work will be affected during construction work. Can you suggest how to best address your Comprehensive plan is required so that the concerns/issues? land of local people will be minimally affected. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people especially for affected people. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land on which tower will be have? installed will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric Not safe as one cannot stand for a long time transmission line? under the tower and HT line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The towers should be footed only one side of project design, construction and operation stage? the village instead of all sides of the village. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. There should be employment opportunity for the families who is going to lose their land. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to get support of local people. Would you support and participate during the We will support the project but at the same time implementation of project? they should address the local problem. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Employment opportunities for local people.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mr Murgan 2 Mr Sunder Pandi 3 Mr Pachai Achari 4 Mr N Selvam 5 Mr A rama Swami 6 Mr S Rajaratanam 7 Mr Velsami 8 Mr Narayan Swami

Consultation: 02 Village Lakshmipuram Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin

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Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the project. any information about the project? What is your opinion about this project? The government should take into account old and already existing towers. If more tower will be installed, it will affect people of the village. Do you support this project? If the local people are provided job through the project, then we will definitely support the project. How do you think the project will affect you? The village will be surrounded by so many towers. Do you face any problem regarding current No problem regarding the current electric electricity supply? supply in the village. Do you think that the project is necessary? This is very important so that power can be supplied to the remote area. What are your main concerns/issues about the After the tower will be installed the value of that project? land becomes priceless. In the remaining land agricultural and allied activities will also be affected. Here people have only marginal landholding. Can you suggest how to best address your People should be given alternate arrangement concerns/issues? of employment for the livelihood as at present half of income is met by agricultural and allied activities. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? Value of agricultural land will be affected. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No such positive impacts by the project for the the project will have? local people. What negative impacts do you think the project will Loss of valuable land. have? How safe do you think or consider the electric There will be always fear of safety by the transmission line? presence of HT line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for The government should use the old line project design, construction and operation stage? properly to avoid the negative impact on farming. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation as per local market rate and case of land acquisition or loss of crops? fund for better basic infrastructure will be needed. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get People want regular information regarding the regular information regarding the project? project. Would you support and participate during the If the government will solve the concerns of implementation of project? local people, the local people will support the project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Employment opportunity for local people especially for affected families.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 A Sundram 2 PR Arumagam 3 Raj Ganeshan 4 Shaktivel 5 Ramaswami

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Village Kumarapuram Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the project. any information about the project? What is your opinion about this project? There are already many towers and lines in our village. If one more line and tower proposed where will the people go? The agriculture land will be disturbed by the towers. Do you support this project? We will support the proposed project, but the government should address problem of local people. How do you think the project will affect you? The value of land will fall after footing tower in the field. Do you face any problem regarding current There is no problem regarding current electric electricity supply? supply. Do you think that the project is necessary? This project is essential for electricity to be enough for everyone. The increased supply will meet the demand of industries which will increase employment. What are your main concerns/issues about the Due to industrial area the price of land is quite project? high here. But after the tower our land will be priceless. Farming will be affected by the construction of the tower and line. Can you suggest how to best address your There should be a permanent route for the concerns/issues? tower and the line should cross in one side of the village. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on The high-tension line has an adverse effect on the implementation of the project? human health, ground water level and agricultural farming. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No direct positive impact is foreseen for the the project will have? local people. What negative impacts do you think the project will There will be loss of value of the land, and have? farming will be disturbed due to tower and HT line. How safe do you think or consider the electric From security point of view transmission line is transmission line? not safe, especially during rainy season.

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Any criteria you would like to be considered for Line should be at least 1km away from the project design, construction and operation stage? village, height of the tower and line should be maximum, and the line should cross one side of the village only. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation should be according to the case of land acquisition or loss of crops? current market price and not according to the official rate. The land is very precious because it is near the highway. A member of the affected families should be given permanent job. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get People want regular information regarding the regular information regarding the project? project. Would you support and participate during the If local people will be given employment during implementation of project? construction people will support the project with full dedication. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Improve the basic facilities of the village, and gram panchayat should get a fund for local area development.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Maniselvam 2 Manokaran 3 Umaiyanan 4 Ganehsan 5 Munishan 6 Muthoo Raj 7 PC Ramaiah 8 A Murgan

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Village Sinthalakattai Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? There is considerable potential for electricity generation in this area. Many thermal power plant and wind mills have been established here but have been closed for the last two and half years. The government should implement the project in a planned manner so that the common man can be affected least. Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project but with condition.

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How do you think the project will affect you? The common man does not have any direct benefit while people must give their precious land in the proposed project forever. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the power supply. electricity supply? What are your main concerns/issues about the The main concern of the people is reduction of project? value of the land due to tower footing and HT line in the field. Can you suggest how to best address your A lot of lines and tower have been passed concerns/issues? around the village. The tower and line should be passed through one direction of the village to reduce the damage. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on Value of land will be affected due to tower the implementation of the project? footing. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No positive impact. the project will have? What negative impacts do you think the project will Power and wind power plant pollution a major have? issue. How safe do you think or consider the electric Transmission line is very dangerous especially transmission line? during the rainy season. The storms always flow with high speed here which keeps the danger of breaking the high voltage line any time. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Cable coil should be used as HT line. project design, construction and operation stage? The height of the tower and line should be maximum. The distance of line should be maintained at least 1 to 2 km from the village. How long have you been living in this area? Since many years Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation should be given as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate and a permanent member of a family should be given a job as well. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get People want regular information regarding the regular information regarding the project? project. Would you support and participate during the People will give their full support if the implementation of project? government will give priority to the concerns of the common people. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Local market rate for compensation and not as per government rate. Work should be done to improve the local problems like drinking water, health facility, link road etc. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 5 (Male- 5 and Female=0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Mariappan 2 Jebamani 3 JJ Manik Raj 4 V Kashi Rajan 5 M Raman

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230Kv LILO Ottapidaram-Sipcots and Savasapuram

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Village Valasamuthiram Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information on the project. any information about the project? What is your opinion about this project? Project is good for the state but not good for the local people as value of land will be reduced by tower and line. Do you support this project? If a job is given to any one member from the affected family, then we will give cooperation to this project. How do you think the project will affect you? The price of land will be reduced by the tower installation and agricultural work will be interrupted during construction work. Do you face any problem regarding current No problem regarding the current electric electricity supply? supply in the village. Do you think that the project is necessary? The project is very necessary for the development as we cannot progress without enough power. What are your main concerns/issues about the There are already several lines and towers. project? There will also be air pollution problem due to chemical factory and existing power plant. The proposed project will add to the problem. Can you suggest how to best address your Tower and line should cross at least 1km away concerns/issues? from village. Cable wire should be used to reduce the risk. The affected family should be given permanent jobs. Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? Yes, about the value of land. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think Project will have no direct positive impacts or the project will have? benefits for people. What negative impacts do you think the project will Loss of land value and interruption in have? agricultural work. How safe do you think or consider the electric Transmission line is not safe for day to day life. transmission line? Any criteria you would like to be considered for Tower and line should be in one side of the project design, construction and operation stage? village. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Want current market rate as compensation. case of land acquisition or loss of crops? Is the consultation useful? Consultation is useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get People want regular information on the project. regular information regarding the project? Would you support and participate during the We will support but local people should be implementation of project? given employment.

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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Fund should be provided for the local area development. Permanent job should be given to the affected families.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Sarvanan 2 R Subbiah 3 Sundaram 4 A Kanak Raj 5 Krishna Swami

110Kv DC-line LILO at Ottapidaram for Ottapidaram-Eppothumvendram

Consultation: 01

Village Sillanathan Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information on the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? Proposed project is good for the enhancement of power generation for the region. Do you support this project? We all support to this proposed project, but government will have to take care of our concerns too. How do you think the project will affect you? The value of land will decrease due to installation of HT line and construction of tower will disrupt the agriculture work. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the power supply. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? Project is necessary as enough electricity is not available in many parts of the state. What are your main concerns/issues about the Due to the installation of the tower and HT line project? the agriculture work in that land will be interrupted. Can you suggest how to best address your The tower and line should pass at least 1 km concerns/issues? away from the village so that effect on cultivation will be less because mostly people are dependent on farming. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think Local people have no direct benefits from the the project will have? proposed project. They do not get any employment during construction as all the workers will come from outside. What negative impacts do you think the project will This project will have a negative impact on have? farming and agriculture. Also laying of HT line will lower the level of ground water, emit radiation.

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How safe do you think or consider the electric Not at all safe in daily life, as no one can stand transmission line? for a long time under the transmission line it influences the body. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Transmission line should be at least 1km away project design, construction and operation stage? from the village. Tower height should be as high as possible and using of cable wires will reduce the risk. How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. There should be employment opportunity for the families who is going to lose their land. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to get support of local people. Would you support and participate during the If local people will be connected to the project implementation of project? people will provide a lot of support in the implementation of the project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The government should give priority to the safety of the people. Local issues like drinking water, irrigation facility, improved link road and health system etc. should be improved.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 11 (Male- 11 and Female=0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Manicka Gopi 2 Muthu Kamatchi 3 Sankar Lingam 4 Arulraj 5 Kangaraj 6 Velsamy 7 Arumugasamy 8 Choldalingam 9 Arun 10 Moorthy 11 Paul reediar

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Village Venkatachalpuram Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information on the proposed any information about the project? project.

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What is your opinion about this project? Too many lines are crossing near the village. If one more line will cross than the day to day life will be affected. Do you support this project? We all support to this proposed project, but government will have to take care of our concerns too. How do you think the project will affect you? The value of land will decrease due to installation of HT line and construction of tower will disrupt the agriculture work. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the current power electricity supply? supply. Do you think that the project is necessary? Project is very important as there are lots of power plants in this area. The proposed project is necessary for these power plants. What are your main concerns/issues about the Due to the installation of the tower and HT line project? the agriculture work in that land will be interrupted. Can you suggest how to best address your There is a need to construct a corridor for the concerns/issues? tower and the proposed line. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think Local people will not get direct benefits from the the project will have? proposed project. What negative impacts do you think the project will Value of land will decrease as no development have? work is possible near or under the HT line in the future. How safe do you think or consider the electric Not at all safe in daily life, as no one can stand transmission line? for a long time under the transmission line it influences the body. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Transmission line should be at least 1km away project design, construction and operation stage? from the village. Tower height should be as high as possible. How long have you been living in this area? Since centuries. Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in There should be employment opportunity for case of land acquisition or loss of crops? the families who is going to lose their land. We do not want one-time benefits. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to remove misunderstanding among local people. Would you support and participate during the If comprehensive action plan to give benefits to implementation of project? the local people will be prepared, then local people will support and participate during the implementation of the project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Local people should get employment opportunities.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 43 K Gunuswami 44 P Mohan Raj 45 P Kapuswami 46 P Ganeshan 47 K Karthik

110 Kv TL LILO Ottapidaram-Vijayapuri

Consultation: 01

Village Ottapidaram Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have No information regarding the proposed project. any information about the project? What is your opinion about this project? Proposed project is good for the enhancement of power generation for the region. Do you support this project? We will support to this proposed project but at the same time our problems should be addressed. How do you think the project will affect you? Mostly people have limited land, if the tower installed in it then land became useless. The value of that land will be reduced, and no one will buy that land for any purpose. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the current power electricity supply? supply. Do you think that the project is necessary? Project is very important as there are lots of power plants in this area. The proposed project is necessary for these power plants. What are your main concerns/issues about the The main issue is the value of our land. That project? will be reduced after installation of tower and HT line and to use this land for commercial purpose will be not possible in future. Can you suggest how to best address your Private lands should be avoided, and HT lines concerns/issues? should be along the road. There should be a single big tower in place of many towers. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think Local people will not get direct benefits from the the project will have? proposed project. What negative impacts do you think the project will Value of land will be reduced for any have? commercial activities in future while this area is very suitable for industrial development. How safe do you think or consider the electric Not at all safe in daily life, as no one can stand transmission line? for a long time under the transmission line it has an effect on the body. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Government should try for better option so that project design, construction and operation stage? number of towers and lines should be reduced. How long have you been living in this area? Since centuries.

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Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in There should be maximum compensation as case of land acquisition or loss of crops? per local market rate so that affected family can start new initiatives for livelihood. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to increase the level of trust among local people. Would you support and participate during the Local people will support and participate during implementation of project? the implementation of the project if there will be any scope for it. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The government should pay attention to address local problems.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 8 (Male- 7 and Female=1)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 A Kadinvel 2 Latha M swami 3 Masan Swami 4 M Subramanim 5 Karuppu swami 6 K Hariharan 7 Thenraj 8 M Marjappan

Consultation: 02

Village Keelamudiman Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have We have no information regarding the proposed any information about the project? project. What is your opinion about this project? The common man has no benefit from this proposed project as nobody get any direct benefit from this. Due to strong wind in the area there is always fear of breaking down of the tower and line. Do you support this project? We all support to this proposed project, but government will have to take care of our concerns too. How do you think the project will affect you? The value of land will decrease due to installation of HT line and construction of tower will disrupt the agriculture work. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the power supply. electricity supply? Do you think that the project is necessary? This project is not required for the local people but is necessary for other areas of state.

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What are your main concerns/issues about the Due to the installation of the tower and HT line project? the agriculture work in that land will be interrupted. Can you suggest how to best address your Tower should be installed in barren land only, concerns/issues? and height of the tower should be maximum. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think Local people have no direct benefits from the the project will have? proposed project. What negative impacts do you think the project will The negative effect of proposed project will be have? reduction of the value of land and partial loss of production. How safe do you think or consider the electric There will be always fear in mind by HT line transmission line? with its strong sound. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Tower should be installed only on barren land, project design, construction and operation stage? not in the middle of the field, and height of the tower should be maximum How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to get support of local people. Would you support and participate during the Local people will give cooperation to the project implementation of project? if government address their problem. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be maximum compensation as per local market rate.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 9 (Male- 8 and Female=1)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Josaf 2 S Pal raj 3 M Ramaswami 4 Tangavel 5 J kamaraj 6 B Amal raj 7 Madhoswami 8 Yana Prakashan 9 M Swami

Consultation: 03

Village Pasuvanthanai Tehasil/Mandal Ottapidaram District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have No information regarding the proposed project. any information about the project?

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What is your opinion about this project? The common man has no benefit from this proposed project. Do you support this project? We will support to this proposed project with the condition that the local people should get employment. How do you think the project will affect you? Value of land will be reduced, and farming will be disturbed during the construction. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the current power electricity supply? supply. Do you think that the project is necessary? The proposed project is necessary for increase in power generation. What are your main concerns/issues about the The main issue is the value of our land. That project? will be reduced after installation of tower and HT line and to use this land for commercial purpose will be not possible in future. Can you suggest how to best address your Private lands should be avoided, and HT lines concerns/issues? should be along the road. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No direct benefits are foreseen from the the project will have? proposed project. What negative impacts do you think the project will For any commercial activities in future value of have? land will be reduced. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe due to low stringing of line transmission line? and no proper height of the tower. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Tower should not be installed in the middle of project design, construction and operation stage? the field, and height of the tower should be maximum How long have you been living in this area? Since centuries. Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in Compensation for loss of land as per local case of land acquisition or loss of crops? market rate. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to remove confusion among local people. Would you support and participate during the Local people will support and participate during implementation of project? the implementation of the project if there will be any opportunity given by government. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The government should provide compensation at local market rate with job opportunity.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 7 (Male-7 and Female- 0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Sendur Pandiyan 2 P Pal Murgan 3 T Karthiresan 4 E Velumuthu 5 L Thangavelmani 6 M Munaswami 7 Muthu Krishnan

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Village Kamanayakkanpatti Tehasil/Mandal Kovilpatti District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have No information regarding the proposed project. any information about the project? What is your opinion about this project? The proposed project will be not good for us as the value of our land reduced due to tower and line. The land will not be of any use in future. Do you support this project? We will support to this proposed project with the condition that the local people should get employment. How do you think the project will affect you? Value of land will be reduced, and farming will be disturbed during the construction. Nobody will purchase the land even during any emergency. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the current power electricity supply? supply. Do you think that the project is necessary? The proposed project is necessary for increase in power generation. What are your main concerns/issues about the Already too many lines are passing around the project? village and now due to the proposed line the value of the land will be severely affected. Can you suggest how to best address your Tower and HT line should be proposed in the concerns/issues? agricultural field at the last resort. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No direct benefits are foreseen from the the project will have? proposed project. What negative impacts do you think the project will Biggest loss will be reduction of value of the have? land after tower installation and HT line. Even in the emergency no one will buy this land. How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe due to low stringing of line transmission line? and no proper height of the tower. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Tower should not be installed in the middle of project design, construction and operation stage? the field, and height of the tower should be maximum How long have you been living in this area? Since centuries. Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area? What kind of compensation will you be expecting in We want maximum compensation with case of land acquisition or loss of crops? permanent job for the affected family members Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information regarding the project is regular information regarding the project? needed to remove confusion among local people. Would you support and participate during the Yes, we want to participate during the implementation of project? implementation of project. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The government should provide maximum compensation as per local market rate.

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# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Jesu 2 Murgan 3 Sundaram 4 J Antony raj 5 A Shanmugathai 6 V Anandvali 7 N Anandam

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Village Vijayapuri Tehasil/Mandal Kovilpatti District Tuticorin Tribal or Non-Tribal area Non-Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have No information regarding the proposed project. any information about the project? What is your opinion about this project? We have no direct benefit from this proposed project. Do you support this project? We will support to this proposed project with the condition that the local people should get employment. How do you think the project will affect you? Value of land will be reduced and construction in the land cannot be possible in the future. Do you face any problem regarding current No such problem regarding the current power electricity supply? supply. Do you think that the project is necessary? The proposed project is necessary for increase in power generation. What are your main concerns/issues about the The value of our land will be reduced after project? installation of tower and HT line and to use this land for commercial purpose will be not possible in future. Can you suggest how to best address your Government need to consider the welfare of concerns/issues? farmers, and farmers should be protected from loss of value of land. What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think No direct benefits are foreseen from the the project will have? proposed project. What negative impacts do you think the project will The value of land will be reduced. have? How safe do you think or consider the electric HT line is not safe at all and there will be a fear transmission line? whenever someone will pass through the tower and line. Any criteria you would like to be considered for Tower should not be installed in the middle of project design, construction and operation stage? the field, and height of the tower should be maximum How long have you been living in this area? Since centuries. Are there any indigenous people/ tribal people or No ethnic minority living in this area?

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What kind of compensation will you be expecting in In case of land acquisition, the farmers should case of land acquisition or loss of crops? be given maximum compensation as per the local market rate or a member of the affected family should be given permanent job. Is the consultation useful? Consultation is very useful. Do you think that the local people would like to get Regular information sharing will increase the regular information regarding the project? cooperation between the locals and the government department. Would you support and participate during the Local people will support and participate in the implementation of project? project if there will be any opportunity given by government. Any suggestion/opinion, etc. The government should provide maximum compensation as per local market rate.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 9 (Male-9 and Female- 0)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation 1 Murgesh 2 Subhramaniyan 3 Guruswami 4 Murgan 5 Mariswami 6 Shakthi 7 K M Muthu 8 Sadacharan 9 S Murthi

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ANNEXURE 4.2: DETAILS ON GENDER CONSULTATIONS

Consultation-01 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village-Pasuvanthanai

Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since marriage. there? What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as water, school, hospital, bus facility is available here. There is a market in the village where everything is easily available. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. After closer of nearby factory, we do not have any other employment opportunity. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today educational facility easily available in the people and specifically of the girls and women in village for getting education for both girls and boys. your area. Without education it is difficult to get job. For girl’s education make difference today. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is completion of 10th locality/area. grade for both boys and girls. Old generation are educated till primary level. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school is near the village, high school is 3 education, its distance) available in the village / km from the village and college is within 7 km. No neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of problem regarding availability of facilities including education. Access and services to the girls. girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst No dropout amongst children and youth. People children & youth. (Male & Female) are aware of importance of education. Availability of many government schemes is helpful for getting education especially among poor. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Today there is no difference between boys and reasons for sending/not sending girls to school girls, and both should get equal opportunity. Education helps them grow and create job employment opportunities. Type of engagement of children in household Children are mainly involved in study, and after the activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study they help in little household work according to which they directly contribute to the earning of the to their ability. household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women. /encouraged. (Skills those are economically productive for the women). What are the barriers in terms of resources, Women need vocational training such as tailoring, availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for embroidery, beauty parlour etc. to create income pursuing vocational courses by women of your generation opportunities. No barriers from the community? Also, the barriers from the family side family side to receive training. (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government scheme running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area?

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Do the women of the households in the community Equal ownership of the property for women in the have ownerships of the property in the community, community. like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour, working as sales (Besides household work, their engagement in girl and running small shops. They get full support government / private sectors, small scale business, by the family for these income generating agriculture, animal husbandry). activities. Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Yes, they have the ultimate decision on the use of ultimate decision on the use of their money? their money, but they do it after discussion with other family members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male No male domination in any form in the decision- dominating the women in the decision-making making process at the household level. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning but not doing any NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your economic generating activities. There is a need to community? If yes, what are the activities of those strengthen them. organizations and the role of the women in it? Do the women of your community are members of Women were members in the local panchayat. any political bodies? If yes what role they play in There is no kind of hindrance to engage them in terms of their involvement and participation? political process. General health facilities available and the perceived Health facility (PHC) is available in the village and satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. people are satisfied with the service. ambulance on call (108 service) is available for any emergency. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the High blood pressure, sugar, joint pains are community? Are there any specific ailments commonly prevalent among the community. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services PHC facility is available near the village with good available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If quality. All women deliver at health centre only and yes, perception on the quality of care. no practice of home delivery are reported. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry exists in the community. Do the women of your community face problems for Giving gold and cash are very common in all marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their sections of the society. perception on this system? General Remarks if any Women are making every effort to contribute financially at home but due to non- availability of work for women they are very disappointed.

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List of women participants-Total=10

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Subh Laxmi 2 Selvi 3 Sulochana 4 R Badivu 5 K Papa 6 Mariamma 7 Baladaiamma 8 Rajamma 9 Bhagyalaxmi 10 Anitha

Consultation-02 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village- Ottapidaram Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since long time. there? What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as water, school, hospital, bus facility is available here. There is a higher secondary school & degree college also available. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also assist in agriculture work. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys. The facility is also easily available in the your area. village. The government is also helping a lot for education of girls. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary for locality/area. both boys and girls here. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal AWCs are in every wards of the village. Primary education, its distance) available in the village / school & high school is near the village. College is neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of within 10 km. education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst No dropout amongst children due to public children & youth. (Male & Female) awareness regarding the education of their children. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. Only after completing the study to which they directly contribute to the earning of the children engaged in household activities. household (type of occupations engaged in).

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Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women in the community. /encouraged. What are the barriers in terms of resources, While adolescents are interested in skill availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for development the main barrier is non-availability of pursuing vocational courses by women of your any NGO/institutions to provide training, and community? Also, the barriers from the family side vocational courses. (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women in the community have equal have ownerships of the property in the community, ownership of the property at household level. like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour, stitching clothes (Besides household work, their engagement in and taking care of animal husbandry. government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Any decision on the use of their money is taken by ultimate decision on the use of their money? mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Women get opportunity by their partners in dominating the women in the decision-making decision making. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning but not doing any NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your economic generating activities. There is a need to community? If yes, what are the activities of those strengthen them. organizations and the role of the women in it? Do the women of your community are members of In local panchayat bodies 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in for women. It provides them a good opportunity terms of their involvement and participation? and they are now engaged in political process without fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived Health facility (Sub-centre) is available in the satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. village and people are satisfied with the service. ambulance on call service is available for any emergency. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the No such commonly prevalent disease among the community? Are there any specific ailments community. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services No such special health care services available. In available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If case of any emergency people use to visit yes, perception on the quality of care. Tuticorin.

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Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. Poor marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their family feel insecure for getting their girls married perception on this system? due to the reason of dowry. General Remarks if any Women in community are empowered and there is no shortage of ability in them. They need opportunity so that they can become financially self-reliant.

List of women participants-Total=6

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Sandana Selvi 2 Shakunthala 3 Muthuamma 4 Anthonyamma 5 Vijayalaxmi 6 Valirani

Consultation-03 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village-Sillanathan Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since long. there? What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as drinking water, school, 24-hour electricity, bus facility is available here. What is the primary occupation? They are primarily engaged in the household work. Some of them work in malls at Tuticorin. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Also take care of livestock. We also engage in agriculture activities. In the leisure time we watch television. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today educational facility easily available in the people and specifically of the girls and women in village for getting education for both girls and boys. your area. Without education it is difficult to get job. For girls, good education also required for marriage. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is completion of 10th locality/area. grade for both boys and girls. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school is near the village, high school is 3 education, its distance) available in the village / km from the village and college is within 10 km. ITI neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of is 15 km away from here. education. Access and services to the girls.

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Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst Up to high school and higher secondary dropout is children & youth. (Male & Female) very less. Due to poor economic condition youth unable to get higher education. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Today there is no difference between boys and reasons for sending/not sending girls to school girls, and both should get equal opportunity. Poor economic condition is a hindrance for higher education of girls from poor family. Type of engagement of children in household Children are mainly involved in study, and after the activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study they help in little household work according to which they directly contribute to the earning of the to their ability. household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women. /encouraged. (Skills those are economically productive for the women). What are the barriers in terms of resources, There is a felt need for training such as tailoring, availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for embroidery, etc. for income generation pursuing vocational courses by women of your opportunities. No barriers from the family side to community? Also, the barriers from the family side receive training. (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government scheme running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Equal ownership of the property for women in the have ownerships of the property in the community, community. like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work. In non-agriculture work women (Besides household work, their engagement in mostly do 100 days work (MGNREGA) in which government / private sectors, small scale business, they do cleanliness of canal. agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Both husband and wife take the decision on the ultimate decision on the use of their money? use of money. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male No male domination in any form in the decision- dominating the women in the decision-making making process at the household level. process at the household level?

Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning but not doing any NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your economic generating activities. Members take loan community? If yes, what are the activities of those for a short period at low interest rate from SHGs organizations and the role of the women in it? for personal use. Do the women of your community are members of Women were members in the local panchayat. any political bodies? If yes what role they play in There is no kind of hindrance to engage them in terms of their involvement and participation? political process.

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General health facilities available and the perceived A sub -centre has been constructed in the village satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. but not functional. In the case of any emergency people use to visit Tuticorin. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Air pollution is a common problem due to number community? Are there any specific ailments of factories in and around the village. This led to affecting the women of your community? problem of cough, headache and ENT problem. Is there any provision of special health care services The ambulance service 108 is available on call available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If 24x7 by the government which is free of cost. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry in the form of gift exists in the Do the women of your community face problems for community. Giving gold and cash are very marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their common in all sections of the society. perception on this system? General Remarks if any Women are making every effort to contribute to family and therefore get respect.

List of women participants-Total=6

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 R madheti 2 Shymala 3 R Mariamma 4 Arathilaxmi 5 P Bhagylaxmi 6 Subulaxmi

Consultation-04 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village-Valasamuthiram

Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since long. there? What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as drinking water, school, hospital, bus facility is available here. It has nearby market facilities also. What is the primary occupation? Women primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also assist in agriculture work.

Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing. routine)? Around 2-3 hours is spent for collection of drinking water for household. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys nobody. The facility is also easily your area.

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available in the village. The government run schemes is also helping for education of girls.

Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary for locality/area. both boys and girls here. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school & high school is near the village. education, its distance) available in the village / College and ITI is within 15 km. neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst No dropout amongst children till secondary level. children & youth. (Male & Female) Poor economic condition is a hindrance for higher education of girls. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. Type of engagement of children in household Parents give priority for study of children. In free activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent time children engaged in activities such as to which they directly contribute to the earning of the collection of water. household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women in the community. /encouraged. What are the barriers in terms of resources, No such demand for vocational courses or training availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for courses. pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses due to lack of demand. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women in the community have equal have ownerships of the property in the community, ownership of the property at household level. like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour such as (Besides household work, their engagement in MGNREGA work and taking care of animal government / private sectors, small scale business, husbandry. agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Any decision on the use of their money is taken by ultimate decision on the use of their money? mutual consultation with male members.

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Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Women get opportunity in decision making but dominating the women in the decision-making there is partial male dominance. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning but not doing any NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your economic generating activities. They are mostly community? If yes, what are the activities of those into group saving and lending to SHG members. organizations and the role of the women in it? Do the women of your community are members of In local panchayat bodies 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in for women. It provides them a good opportunity terms of their involvement and participation? and they are now actively engaged in political process without fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived There is no health facility available in the village. In satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. case of any emergency people use to visit either Tuticorin or Kurukkuchalai. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Due to air pollution by power plant and chemical community? Are there any specific ailments factories breathing problem, ENT problem is very affecting the women of your community? common. Is there any provision of special health care services No such special health care services available. available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If Ambulance services are available for any kind of yes, perception on the quality of care. emergency.

Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. They used to go to nearest market What are the problems or fears they perceived for for work and come home by late evening without their movements? any fear. Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. The marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their poorest of the poor also must give a minimum of 3 perception on this system? tola to 5 tola of gold. General Remarks if any Women in community are empowered and they contribute equally to the family.

List of women participants-Total=6

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Nagalaxmi 2 S Angamma 3 R Renuka 4 S Anitha 5 K Usha Rani 6 V Parbathi Consultation-05 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village- South Veerapandiyapuram Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since long time. there?

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What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as water, school, hospital, bus facility is available here. It is very near to industrial area. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also assist in agriculture work. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities & taking care of livestock. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys nobody. The facility is also easily your area. available in the village. The government is also helping a lot for education of girls. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary for locality/area. both boys and girls here. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school & high school is near the village. education, its distance) available in the village / College and technical education facilities are also neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of available nearby. education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst No dropout amongst children due to public children & youth. (Male & Female) awareness regarding the education of their children. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. The government also run several schemes for promotion of education, especially to encourage girls. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. Only after completing the study to which they directly contribute to the earning of the children engaged in household activities such as household (type of occupations engaged in). cleaning & collection of water. Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women in the community. /encouraged. What are the barriers in terms of resources, Women are not so much interested in vocational availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for courses. pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women of the household in the community have ownerships of the property in the community, have ownership of the property like houses and like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not land etc. having ownership rights.

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Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour, stitching clothes (Besides household work, their engagement in and taking care of animal husbandry. Some government / private sectors, small scale business, women work in the nearby factory and malls. agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Any decision on the use of their money is taken by ultimate decision on the use of their money? mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Women get opportunity in decision making but the dominating the women in the decision-making final decision is taken by the husband. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning but not doing any NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your economic generating activities. They are mainly community? If yes, what are the activities of those involved in group saving and lending activities. organizations and the role of the women in it? Do the women of your community are members of In local panchayat bodies 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in for women. It provides them a good opportunity terms of their involvement and participation? and they are now engaged in political process without fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived PHC facility available but in case of critical satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. treatment people use to visit government hospital, 10 km away. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Breathing problem caused by air pollution is very community? Are there any specific ailments common in the village. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services The nearest maternity and child health care available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If facilities are at Ottapidaram and Tuticorin. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of. Poor family face difficulty marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their to arrange cash and gold for dowry. perception on this system?

General Remarks if any Women are playing a vital role in every sphere of life and contribute to family. List of women participants-Total=10

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1 R Bhagyalakshmi 2 K Sutali 3 Melamani 4 Malathi 5 P Selvem 6 Paramuthuamma 7 Nanammal 8 Yesuvadiyar 9 Parvathi 10 Subamal

Consultation-06 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village-O Lakshmi Narayanpuram

Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since long. there? What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as drinking water, school, 24-hour electricity, bus facility are available here. Local market also available at Vilathikulam, 8km away from village. What is the primary occupation? They are primarily engaged in the household work and cultivation. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Also take care of livestock & collection of drinking water. We also engage in agriculture activities. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today educational facility easily available in the people and specifically of the girls and women in village for getting education for both girls and boys. your area. Without education it is difficult to get job. For girls, good education also required for marriage. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary for locality/area. both boys and girls. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school is near the village, high school and education, its distance) available in the village / college is within 8 km. neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst Up to high school and higher secondary dropout is children & youth. (Male & Female) not there. Due to poor economic condition youth unable to get higher education. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Everyone trying to educate their girl child to get reasons for sending/not sending girls to school better life. This helps for earning of their family. Type of engagement of children in household Children are mainly involved in study, and after the activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study they help in little household work according to which they directly contribute to the earning of the to their ability. Girls engaged in cleaning, washing, household (type of occupations engaged in). cooking.

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Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women. /encouraged. (Skills those are economically productive for the women). What are the barriers in terms of resources, There is lack of vocational training center due to availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for lack of demand. pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government scheme running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Equal ownership of the property for women in the have ownerships of the property in the community, community. like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work. In non-agriculture work women (Besides household work, their engagement in mostly do 100 days work (MGNREGA). government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Working women have the ultimate decision on the ultimate decision on the use of their money? use of their money. For others both husband and wife take the decision on the use of money. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male No male domination in any form in the decision- dominating the women in the decision-making making process at the household level. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like SHGs are functioning but not doing any economic NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your generating activities. Members take loan for a community? If yes, what are the activities of those short period at low interest rate from SHGs for organizations and the role of the women in it? personal use. Do the women of your community are members of Women were members in the local panchayat. any political bodies? If yes what role they play in There is no kind of hindrance to engage them in terms of their involvement and participation? political process. General health facilities available and the perceived There is no health facility in the village and in case satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. of any emergency people use to visit govt hospital for treatment and get good quality of service. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, sugar, stone are very commonly community? Are there any specific ailments prevalent disease in the community. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services No special health care services available near the available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If village. yes, perception on the quality of care.

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Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry in the form of gift exists in the Do the women of your community face problems for community. Giving gold and cash are very marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their common in all sections of the society. perception on this system? General Remarks if any The women of this village are very energetic and want help & training to start economic activities.

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S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Mrs Malaiarashi 2 Mrs G Muthu minaamal 3 Mrs R Karuppai 4 Mrs M Karuppai 5 Mrs K Valliammal 6 Mrs A Karupaswaini 7 Mrs Vel Muthammal 8 Mrs S Laxmiamal

Consultation-07 Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village- Chandiragiri Where do you live and how long have you We are staying in this village since long time. lived there? What do you like most about living in this Drinking water, school facilities are available here. It is area? very near to the district headquarter & pucca link road facility for the village. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also assist in seasonal agriculture work.

Please tell us as to how you spend your time In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing and (daily routine)? then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities & taking care of livestock. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for Today education is very important for both girls and boys the people and specifically of the girls and nobody. There is no difference between girl and boys as women in your area. both equally help their family by earning. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary across locality/area. gender. Old generation are less educated.

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Types of education facilities (formal and non- Primary school & high school is at the village. College is formal education, its distance) available in the located within 4 km. Quality of education is good. village / neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout The main reason for not pursuing higher education is amongst children & youth. (Male & Female) poor economic condition of the family. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to school reasons for sending/not sending girls to as education is essential for living a good life and better school future. People sending girl to school today as everyone demand educated girl. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for study activities (try to know about the girls) and the of children. extent to which they directly contribute to the earning of the household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst No such specific skills amongst the adolescent girls and the adolescent girls and women that must be women in the community. revived /encouraged. What are the barriers in terms of resources, Women are not so much interested in vocational availability, transport, locations of trainings if courses as there is no such work opportunities. any, for pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private No such NGO or government institute running any or NGO running any vocational courses for vocational courses for the adolescent and women. the adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the Yes, women of the household in the community have community have ownerships of the property in ownership of the property like house, land and other the community, like houses, land, etc. The property etc. reasons for having or not having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs In addition to household work women are engaged in mainly performed by the women of your agricultural work, wage labour, such as NREGA work community? (Besides household work, their and taking care of animal husbandry. engagement in government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt Yes, the women members got less payment as of wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work compared to men on the pretext of not working hard. that the women perform? What are the Women get Rs 50 less than the men counterpart. underlying factors for this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning Though working women have the ultimate decision on have the ultimate decision on the use of their the use of their money usually the decision is taken by money? mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household Women have equal share along with the male have in the decision-making process of the counterpart regarding household decisions. household? Do you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of Both men and women get equal opportunity in decision male dominating the women in the decision- making. making process at the household level?

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Is there any community-based organization Female SHGs are functioning and they are mainly (like NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of involved in group saving and lending activities. They your community? If yes, what are the activities have received loan from the local bank but not doing any of those organizations and the role of the group economic activities. women in it? Do the women of your community are In the gram panchayat election women are now members of any political bodies? If yes what engaged in political process without fear and obstacles. role they play in terms of their involvement and participation? General health facilities available and the No PHC facility available in this village. Government perceived satisfaction on quality of services & hospital is at Tuticorin, 10 km from the village & people affordability. usually visit it. Types of commonly prevalent diseases Blood pressure, sugar and gas problem is very common among the community? Are there any specific in the village. ailments affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care Ambulance facility is there in case of any emergency. services available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood. the neighbourhood during day time and night time? What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic No domestic violence is found. violence at their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your The system of dowry is very common among the community? Do the women of your community in the form of cash and gold. Poor family community face problems for marriage of their also must arrange cash and gold for dowry. girls due to dowry? What is their perception on this system? General Remarks if any Drinking water collection is a major issue for women as they wait a long time in the queue.

List of women participants-Total=7

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Mrs Bharathi 2 Mrs Minakshi 3 Mrs Muruheswari 4 Mrs Adakarthi 5 Mrs Kashthuri 6 Sharda 7 M Laxmi

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Location/ place of FGD Dist-Tuticorin, Village-Ramnathpuram

Where do you live and how long have you lived We are staying in this village since long time. there? What do you like most about living in this area? All basic amenities such as drinking water, school, and electricity facilities are available here. It is near the district headquarter and access to market. What is the primary occupation? They are primarily engaged in the household work. Some of them engage in cultivation and wage labour. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Also take care of livestock. We also engage in agriculture activities. Collection of drinking water takes maximum time especially during summer season. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today educational facility easily available and it is people and specifically of the girls and women in very cheap as various facilities are provided by the your area. government. People provide education to both boys and girls. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is completion of 10th locality/area. grade for both boys and girls. Old generation are educated till primary. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school is at the village, and high school is education, its distance) available in the village / 3 km from the village. Quality of education is good. neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst Up to high school and higher secondary dropout is children & youth. (Male & Female) very less. Poor economic condition of the family is a barrier to get higher education. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Today there is no difference between boys and reasons for sending/not sending girls to school girls, and both should get equal opportunity. Demand for educated daughter-in-law is a factor for giving priority for girl education. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour is noticed. Children are mainly activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent involved in study, and after the study they help in to which they directly contribute to the earning of the small household work according to their ability. household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women. New generation are opting for /encouraged. (Skills those are economically sales girl and other private jobs. productive for the women). What are the barriers in terms of resources, Due to non availability of job opportunities there is availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for lack of demand for vocational courses. pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government scheme running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Equal ownership of the property for women in the have ownerships of the property in the community, community. like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights.

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Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work. In non-agriculture work women (Besides household work, their engagement in mostly do MGNREGA work. government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there any form of inequality in the receipt of Women members got less payment as compared wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the to men on the pretext of not working hard. women perform? What are the underlying factors for this prevalence of inequalities? Is the woman who are working and earning have the Both husband and wife take the collective decision ultimate decision on the use of their money? on the use of money. What role do the women of the household have in Women have the space while making household the decision-making process of the household? Do decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male No such male domination in any form in the dominating the women in the decision-making decision-making process. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning but not doing any NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your economic generating activities. Members take loan community? If yes, what are the activities of those for a short period from SHGs for personal use. organizations and the role of the women in it? They need training for undertaking economic activities. Do the women of your community are members of Women were members in the local panchayat. any political bodies? If yes what role they play in There is no kind of hindrance to participate them in terms of their involvement and participation? political process. General health facilities available and the perceived No health facility available in the village and satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. people use to visit Tuticorin for treatment. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, Sugar, Joint pain, and Skin community? Are there any specific ailments problem are commonly prevalent diseases. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services The ambulance service 108 is available on call available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If 24x7 which is free of cost. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. They also come back late at What are the problems or fears they perceived for evening without any fear. their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is reported. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry in the form of giving gold and Do the women of your community face problems for cash exists in all sections of the community. marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their perception on this system? General Remarks if any No factory or industry is in and around the village. Therefore, no such work opportunities for women except wage and non-wage labour work. List of women participants-Total=5

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Consultation-09 Location/ place of FGD Village- Vagaikulam

Where do you live and how long have you lived Most of them staying in this village after marriage. there? What do you like most about living in this area? Drinking water, school facilities, bus facility and local market are available here. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also support in seasonal agriculture work. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities & taking care of livestock. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys nobody. Today girl/women have more your area. work opportunity & demand especially in local small factory/hotel/shop/etc Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary locality/area. across gender. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school & high school is at the village. education, its distance) available in the village / College is located at 17 km. Quality of education is neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of good. education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst The main reason for not pursuing higher education children & youth. (Male & Female) is poor economic condition of the family. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. People sending girl to school as they perceive that marriage with good family only possible if girls are educated. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. to which they directly contribute to the earning of the household (type of occupations engaged in).

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Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women of the household in the community have ownerships of the property in the community, have ownership of the property like house, land like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not and other property etc. having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour, and work in (Besides household work, their engagement in factory & hotels. government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. Women get Rs 50 less than the men this prevalence of inequalities? counterpart. Is the woman who are working and earning have the Though working women have the ultimate decision ultimate decision on the use of their money? on the use of their money usually the decision is taken by mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Both men and women get equal opportunity in dominating the women in the decision-making decision making. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning and they are mainly NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your involved in group saving and lending activities. community? If yes, what are the activities of those They have received loan from the local bank and organizations and the role of the women in it? training to undertake economic activities. Do the women of your community are members of In the panchayat election 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in and that help engaged in political process without terms of their involvement and participation? fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived Sub-centre is available in the village, & PHC is satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. available at the distance of 7 km at T. Mangalam. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, sugar and skin problem is community? Are there any specific ailments common in the village. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services Ambulance facility is there in case of any available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If emergency. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements?

Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is found. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. Poor marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their family also must arrange cash and gold for dowry. perception on this system?

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General Remarks if any The women are very hard working and keen to help the family through additional earning.

List of women participants-Total=8

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Mrs Selvi 2 Mrs Chelammal 3 Mrs Muniammal 4 Mrs Thangammal 5 Mrs Barath mani 6 Mrs T. shiva priya 7 Mrs Padaniammal 8 Mrs M.R. radha

Consultation-10 Location/ place of FGD Village- Gobalapuram

Where do you live and how long have you lived Most of them staying in this village since long time. there? What do you like most about living in this area? Drinking water, school facilities, bus facility and local market are available here. It is near to NH-7 and good agriculture yield. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also support in seasonal agriculture work. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities & taking care of livestock. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys nobody. Today girl/women have more your area. work opportunity & demand especially in local small factory/hotel/shop/etc Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary locality/area. across gender. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school is at the village. High school & education, its distance) available in the village / college is located at 10 km. Quality of education is neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of good. education. Access and services to the girls.

Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst The main reason for not pursuing higher education children & youth. (Male & Female) is poor economic condition of the family. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. People sending girl to school

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as they perceive that marriage with good family only possible if girls are educated. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. to which they directly contribute to the earning of the household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women in the community. /encouraged. What are the barriers in terms of resources, Women of new generation are interested in availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for vocational courses but no such facilities here. pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women of the household in the community have ownerships of the property in the community, have ownership of the property like house, land like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not and other property etc. having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, and wage labour such as (Besides household work, their engagement in MGNREGA work. government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. Women get Rs 50 less than the men this prevalence of inequalities? counterpart. Is the woman who are working and earning have the Though working women have the ultimate decision ultimate decision on the use of their money? on the use of their money usually the decision is taken by mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Both men and women get equal opportunity in dominating the women in the decision-making decision making. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning and they are mainly NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your involved in group saving and lending activities for community? If yes, what are the activities of those personal requirement. organizations and the role of the women in it?

Do the women of your community are members of In the panchayat election 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in and that help engaged in political process without terms of their involvement and participation? fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived Sub-centre is available in the village. In case of satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. any emergency people use to visit Tirumangalam govt. hospital only.

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Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, sugar and skin problem is community? Are there any specific ailments common in the village. People able to get affecting the women of your community? treatment in the govt. hospital easily and at free of cost. Is there any provision of special health care services Ambulance facility is there in case of any available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If emergency. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is found. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. Poor marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their family also must arrange cash and gold for dowry. perception on this system? General Remarks if any The women are very hard working and keen to work in income generating activities.

List of women participants-Total=6

Relation to the head of the S. No Name HH Occupation 1 Mrs Vishnu Priya 2 Mrs Vatsalya 3 Mrs Anna Lakshmi 4 Mrs. Anita 5 Mrs Saroj 6 Mrs Gee tha

Consultation-11 Location/ place of FGD Village- Pudhukkottai

Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities & taking care of livestock. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Remains very busy during agriculture season.

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Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys nobody. Today girl/women have more your area. work opportunity & demand especially in local small factory/hotel/shop/etc Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary locality/area. across gender. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school is at the village. For higher education, its distance) available in the village / secondary student use to visit kamupilai chetram neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of (2km) and for the collegeNilakkottai (10km). Free education. Access and services to the girls. of cost pass provided for the student to avail bus facility. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst The main reason for not pursuing higher education children & youth. (Male & Female) is poor economic condition of the family. Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. People sending girl to school as they perceive that marriage with good family only possible if girls are educated. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. to which they directly contribute to the earning of the household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women in the community. /encouraged. What are the barriers in terms of resources, Women of new generation are interested in availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for vocational courses but no such facilities here. pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc). Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women of the household in the community have ownerships of the property in the community, have ownership of the property like house, land like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not and other property etc. having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour, and work in (Besides household work, their engagement in factory & hotels. government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry).

Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. Women get Rs 50 less than the men this prevalence of inequalities? counterpart. Is the woman who are working and earning have the Though working women have the ultimate decision ultimate decision on the use of their money? on the use of their money usually the decision is taken by mutual consultation with male members.

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What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Both men and women get equal opportunity in dominating the women in the decision-making decision making. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like There are 5 female SHGs are functioning and they NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your are mainly involved in group saving and lending community? If yes, what are the activities of those activities. They have received loan from the local organizations and the role of the women in it? bank and training to undertake economic activities. Do the women of your community are members of In the panchayat election 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in and that help engaged in political process without terms of their involvement and participation? fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived No health facility is available in the village. PHC at satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. jambuthiraikkottai (2km) and govt hospital nilakkottai (10 km). Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, sugar is noticed in the village. community? Are there any specific ailments affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services Ambulance facility is there in case of any available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If emergency. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is found. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. Poor marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their family also must arrange cash and gold for dowry. perception on this system? General Remarks if any The women are very hard working and keen to help the family through additional earning. But less work opportunities available.

List of women participants-Total=6

S. No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation 1 Mrs Bhagya Lakshmi 2 Mrs Pandiammal 3 Mrs M. Poolammal 4 Mrs R. Ambi selvi 5 Mrs N. Pamdiammal 6 Mrs V. lakshmi

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Location/ place of FGD Village- Lalapuram

Where do you live and how long have you lived Most of them staying in this village since long time. there? What do you like most about living in this area? Drinking water, school facilities, bus facility and good farming land are available here. What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also support in seasonal agriculture work. Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing routine)? and then prepare lunch. Around 2-3 hours we spent for collection of water for household. We also engage in agriculture activities & taking care of livestock. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest. Opinion on the importance of education for the Today education is very important for both girls people and specifically of the girls and women in and boys nobody. Today girl/women have more your area. work opportunity & demand. Educational level of community people in your Average education level is higher secondary locality/area. across gender. Old generation are less educated. Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal Primary school & high school is at the village. education, its distance) available in the village / College is at Virudhnagar at 15 km. Quality of neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of education is good. education. Access and services to the girls. Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst No such drop out cases till college education. children & youth. (Male & Female) Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. People sending girl to school as they perceive that marriage with good family only possible if girls are educated. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. Above 15 years boys/girls help to which they directly contribute to the earning of the in household chores. household (type of occupations engaged in).

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Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in agricultural work, wage labour, and work in (Besides household work, their engagement in factory & hotels. government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. Women get Rs 50 less than the men this prevalence of inequalities? counterpart. Is the woman who are working and earning have the Though working women have the ultimate decision ultimate decision on the use of their money? on the use of their money usually the decision is taken by mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Both men and women get equal opportunity in dominating the women in the decision-making decision making. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like SHGs are functioning and they are mainly involved NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your in group saving and lending activities. They have community? If yes, what are the activities of those received loan from the local bank and training on organizations and the role of the women in it? goatery and small business. Do the women of your community are members of In the panchayat election 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in and that help engaged in political process without terms of their involvement and participation? fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived PHC is available at Villur (2km) and govt hospital satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. at Virudh Nagar. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, sugar and skin problem is community? Are there any specific ailments common in the village. affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services Ambulance facility is there in case of any available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If emergency. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is found. their home? If yes what are the reasons? Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. Poor marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their family also must arrange cash and gold for dowry. perception on this system? General Remarks if any The women are very hard working and demand more work opportunities.

List of women participants-Total=7

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2 Mrs S. Lakshmi 3 Mrs N. Vijaya lakshmi 4 Mrs A. Adhi lakshmi 5 Mrs P. Muthuumma 6 Mrs C. Radha 7 Mrs N. Geethammal

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Perceived importance of girl’s education and Parents realize the importance of sending girls to reasons for sending/not sending girls to school school as education is essential for living a good life and better future. People sending girl to school as they perceive that marriage with good family only possible if girls are educated. Type of engagement of children in household No child labour in practice. Parents give priority for activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent study of children. Above 15 years boys/girls help in to which they directly contribute to the earning of the household chores. household (type of occupations engaged in). Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the No such specific skills amongst the adolescent adolescent girls and women that must be revived girls and women in the community. A few women /encouraged. started tailoring work in the village. What are the barriers in terms of resources, Women of new generation are interested in availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for vocational courses but no such facilities here. pursuing vocational courses by women of your

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community? Also, the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc).

Is there any organization, government, private or No such NGO or government institute running any NGO running any vocational courses for the vocational courses for the adolescent and women. adolescents and women in area? Do the women of the households in the community Yes, women of the household in the community have ownerships of the property in the community, have ownership of the property like house, land like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not and other property etc. having ownership rights. Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly In addition to household work women are engaged performed by the women of your community? in work in match making factory. (Besides household work, their engagement in government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry). Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of Yes, the women members got less payment as wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the compared to men on the pretext of not working women perform? What are the underlying factors for hard. Women get Rs 50 to Rs 100 less than the this prevalence of inequalities? men counterpart. Is the woman who are working and earning have the Though working women have the ultimate decision ultimate decision on the use of their money? on the use of their money usually the decision is taken by mutual consultation with male members. What role do the women of the household have in Women have equal share along with the male the decision-making process of the household? Do counterpart regarding household decisions. you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions? Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male Both men and women get equal opportunity in dominating the women in the decision-making decision making. process at the household level? Is there any community-based organization (like Female SHGs are functioning and they are mainly NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your involved in group saving and lending activities. community? If yes, what are the activities of those They have received loan from the local bank and organizations and the role of the women in it? training to undertake economic activities. Do the women of your community are members of In the panchayat election 50% seats are reserved any political bodies? If yes what role they play in and that help engaged in political process without terms of their involvement and participation? fear and obstacles. General health facilities available and the perceived No health facility is available in the village. In case satisfaction on quality of services & affordability. of any health issue, the local people use to visit Kayathar govt. hospital only. Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the Blood pressure, sugar is noticed in the village. community? Are there any specific ailments affecting the women of your community? Is there any provision of special health care services Ambulance facility is there in case of any available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If emergency. yes, perception on the quality of care. Do the women feel safe in going outside in the Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? neighbourhood. What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements? Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at No domestic violence is found. their home? If yes what are the reasons?

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Is dowry system prevalent among your community? The system of dowry is very common among the Do the women of your community face problems for community in the form of cash and gold. Poor marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their family also must arrange cash and gold for dowry. perception on this system? General Remarks if any The women play an important role to run the family.

List of women participants-Total=8

S. Relation to the head of the No Name HH Occupation 1 Mrs A kasira 2 Mrs Arul mani 3 Mrs maimum 4 G. Kaliammal 5 B. Barkata 6 L.Pirpat 7 G. Gayathri 8 R. kabitha

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SOME PHOTOGRAPHS OF CONSULTAIONS

T1.1: 765 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Coimbatore

Consultation at Valayapatti Consultation at Thathampatti

Consultation at M. Puliamkulam Consultation at Lalapuram

Consultation at Amaapatti Consultation at Vagaikulam

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Consultation at Virakkal Consultation at Kilangundal T1.2: 400 kV double circuit line Virudhunagar - Kayathar

Consultation at Malaipatti Consultation at Sirukkulam

Consultation at Lingampatti Consultation at Ayyanaruthu T2.1: 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Udangudi

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Consultation at Siluvipuram Consultation at Sampadi

Consutlation at Narasan Villai Consultation at Kallamozhi T2.2: 400 kV double circuit line Ottapidaram - Kamuthi

Consultation at Chandra Giri Consultation at O. Lakshmi Narayanpuram

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Consultation at Muthuyapuram Consultation at Nerinjipatti T2.6: 110 kV single circuit line Ottapidaram to Vijayapuri

Consultations at Kamanyakkanpatti Consultations at Pasuvanthanai

Consultation at Ottapidaram Consultation at Vijapuri II T2.3, T2.4, T2.5 and T2.7- All LILOs

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Consultation at Kumarapuram Consultation at Venkatachalapuram

Consultation at Saminathan Consultation at Laxmipuram

Consultation at Sillanathan Consultation at Sinthalakattai

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Consultation at South Vieerapandiyan Consultation at Valasamutharam

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ANNEXURE-6.1: MOP GUIDELINES FOR PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES IN REGARD TO ROW

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