Social Monitoring Report

Project Number: 41627 May 2010

IND: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program

Report for Sawra Kuddu Hydroelectric Project - Prepared by Himachal Pradesh Power

Corporation Limited (HPPCL)

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2005). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

Compliance Status Report of Environment and Social Safeguards

ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARDING AND MANAGEMENT REPORTING List of abbreviations and colloquial terms used ADB Asian Development Bank AY Academic Year Bigha Unit for measuring land (One Bigha = about 752 sq mtr) Biswa Unit for measuring land (One Biswa = about 40 sq mtr) CA Compensatory Afforestation CAMPA Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Agency CAT Catchment Area Treatment CBO Community Based Organization CES Chief Environment Specialist CMO Chief Medical Officer CSR Corporate Social Responsibility DC Deputy Commissioner DFO Divisional Forest Officer DGM Deputy General Manager distt. District DPR Detailed Project Report ECR Environment Compliance Report EIA Environment Impact Assessment EMP Environment Management Plan FRL Full Reservoir Level GoHP Government of Himachal Pradesh GoI Government of India HCC Hindustan Construction Company (Ltd) HDPE High-Density Poly-Ethylene HEP Hydro-Electric Project HFL Highest Flood Level HoP Head of Project HP Himachal Pradesh HPCEDIP Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Programme HPFD Himachal Pradesh Forest Department HPPCL Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited HPPWD Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department HPSEB Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board HPSFDC Himachal Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation ITI Industrial Training Institute LADA Local Area Development Agency LADC Local Area Development Committee LADF Local Area Development Fund LWSS Lift Water Supply Scheme m Meter MM Mahila Mandal (Women’s Group) MoEF Ministry of Environment & Forests msl Mean Sea Level MW Megawatt NPV Net Present Value NRRP National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan PAA Project Affected Area PAF Project Affected Family Panchayat Lower most tier (at cluster of village level) of governance in India

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S.N. CONTENT PAGE 1 Name of Project & Other Details 5 A Implementation of Safeguarding Measures 5-27 1 Forest Clearance 5-10

2 Environment Clearance 11-15

3 Fulfillment of Commitments of Public Hearing 16-25

4 ADB Stipulation re Safeguarding Measures 26

5 Others 27 B Status of Implementation of Environment Management Plan 27-30 C Implementation of Social & R&R Measures 30-34 D Staffing Position 34 E Annexures 35-40 I Annexure – 14 35-36 II Annexure – 15 37-40

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The Sawra-Kuddu (111 MW) Hydro-Electric Project is being funded by the Asian Development Bank, which is covered under HPCEDIP Tranche-1.

A. IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFEGUARDING MEASURES I Name of Project Sawra-Kuddu Hydro Electric Project (111 MW) II Name of Monitoring / Reporting Internal Monitoring Report of HPPCL Agency and address III Monitoring Period ( season / 1st Year (2nd Report) month ) IV Report No. HPPCL-ESMU Sawra-Kuddu-Env-Comp.Rprt-2010/ 24 V Report for the period Six month period ending (31-12-2009) VI Date of reporting May 2010 1. Forest Clearance. Forest Clearance received vide letter No F.No.8-42/2005-FC Govt of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests) (FC Division) Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi 110 003 dated 2nd June, 2006 from Assistant Inspector General of Forest and approval for additional forest land to the tune of 0.6942ha for explosive magazine at Seema accorded vide GoI MOEF letter no. F.No.8-42/2005-FC Govt of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests) (FC Division) Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi 110 003 dated 20-01- 2010.(Annexure-1) Compliance status for the conditions included in this clearance letter is given below. Area is given in ha (hectares) and amount in Indian Rupees (Rs.). The unit used is Lakh /lac (One lakh is equal to One hundred thousand or 0.10 million) and Crore (one crore is equal to 10 million or 100 lakh).

S.N. Measures/ stipulations Compliance Status 1 Legal status of the forest land shall HPPCL will not seek changes in the legal status remain un-changed. 2 Compensatory Afforestation will be For Compensatory Afforestation (CA) over 109.3884 raised and maintained over degraded ha i.e. twice the area of forestland diverted (53.2076 forest land twice in extent to the forest ha+0.6942 ha (additional area) )in lieu of diversion of land proposed to be diverted, at the cost forestland for the Project, Rs 70.62 lac (for 53.2076 ha of user agency. forest land diverted) have been deposited during March, 2006 and Rs 1.58 lac (for 0.6942 ha forest land diverted) during March, 2009 with HPFD (Himachal Pradesh Forest Department). Progress report (physical and financial) is though sought from HPFD on regular basis yet even the very first report is still awaited despite repeated requests.

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4 Felling of trees shall be done only when Total of 852 trees are involved with a total volume of necessary and that too with the prior 765.37 m3 and the cost of these trees has been paid to permission of the state forest department. HPFD. These trees have been got felled through HP State Forest Corporation Limited after getting due approval from HPFD (Copy of DFO , Rohru letter No. 617/G dated 13‐07‐2009 and No. 2098/ G dated 31‐ 03‐2010 (enclosed as Annexure ‐2 and Annexure 3).

5 The State Government shall deposit all a) A sum of Rs 2.39 Crores deposited against CAT the above mentioned funds with the Ad Plan out of 7.31 Crores. hoc body of Compensatory Afforestation b) Rs 3, 67, 14,900/- during the month of March, 2006 Fund Management and Planning (53.21 ha) against NPV of Forestland. Authority (CAMPA) in Account No CA c) Rs 4,85,245/- during the month of March, 2009 1595 of Corporation Bank (A against NPV of additional Forestland(-0.6942ha). Government of India Enterprises) block - d) Rs 70.62 lacs stands deposited during March, 2006 11, Ground floor, CGO Complex phase – against CA(53.21 ha) I, Lodhi Road New Delhi -110003, as per e) Rs 1.58 lacs stands deposited during March, 2009 the instruction communicated vide letter against CA (0.6942 ha) for additional forestland. No 5-2/2006-FC dated 20-05-2006. f) Progress report (physical and financial) on regular basis, though sought from HPFD yet even the first report is still awaited despite repeated requests.

6 Demarcation of the area shall be done on Demarcation of the area on the ground by fixing 4 feet the ground at the project cost by fixing 4 high RCC pillars showing forward and backward feet high RCC pillars showing forward bearings is under process. and backward bearings. All the RCC pillars being constructed shall be duly serial numbered and their forward & backward bearings recorded in a completion report to be submitted by 30.06.2010. The completion report of this work shall be submitted in the ECR due on 30.06.2010.

7 Green belt of adequate width shall be Construction work is in progress and concurrent to raised on the vacant area , at the cost of construction it is not possible to develop green area project along all the components of the project. This work will be taken up once the construction is over. However it is planned to create the Green belt as per the availability of suitable area in consultation with HPFD. Since construction of the roads is now complete, the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 6 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 strip along the roads shall be planted in the pre- monsoon period of the year 2010 during June / July 2010 and shall be reported in the next report due. 8 All steps shall be taken to prevent land Necessary steps has been/ ‐will be taken to prevent slides to ensure slope stability and also to land slides by constructing Retaining walls, Gabions & ensure that no damage to the roads, other retaining structures wherever required. human life and flora & fauna is caused. However, further action for protection of slide prone area along project component road etc has been planned, which shall be executed by 30.06.2010 and duly reflected in the report due on 30.06.2010.

9 The dumping area of muck disposal shall Muck Management Plan, as part of the EMP, be stabilized and re-claimed and including measures to stabilize/rehabilitate muck plantation of suitable species shall be dumping sites has been prepared. Stabilization carried out over dumping areas at the cost measures include both engineering and biological of user agency under supervision of State measures. While the engineering measures are being Forest Department. Stabilization and taken as per need, the biological measures will be reclamation of such dumping sites shall taken up after completion of dumping with assistance be completed as soon as the excavation and guidance of HPFD. work is over, before the closer of the So far, 950 running meters (4250 cubic meter) of project. retaining structures have been constructed. Dumping on all the approved sites is being done in addition to the one for creating college ground for Sawra Degree College Saraswati Nagar.

10 The user agency shall ensure that muck To ensure that no muck rolls down, wire crates, spurs, does not roll down the slopes. All such wire crate with concrete cladding and RCC wall areas where muck has rolled down the structures are being provided as per site conditions slopes shall be rehabilitated at the cost of wherever required. user agency and under the supervision of So far, 1045 number of wire crates, 400 square meter State forest department. of concrete cladding and 150 meter of RCC wall with 02 meter height has been constructed.

11 All quarry for the excavation of stones/ Mining plan is under preparation, which shall be boulders shall be allowed till the implemented and mining area reclamation and construction works of the project are rehabilitation as provisioned (Rs. 40 lacs) in EMP complete. After that area shall be handed shall be implemented by HPPCL on completion of back to the State Forest Department after mining/quarrying operations before the area is handed proper reclamation and rehabilitation. over back to HPFD.

The Mining Plan shall be prepared and got approved form the State Mining Department by 30.06.2010.

12 The Catchment Area Treatment Plan Provision of Rs 731.08 lacs has been made for the (CAT Plan) shall be implemented at the implementation of CAT Plan. Rs 239.45 lac has project cost. already been deposited with Forest Department for this purpose and the balance payment of Rs. 491.63 lac will be released in a phased manner as per requirement. Progress report (physical and financial) on regular basis, through sought from Forest Department yet ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 very first report still awaited despite repeated requests.

13 All efforts should be made for protection To protect the environment, a comprehensive EMP of the environment at the cost of project. has been prepared which is being implemented. Besides the EMP additional steps when required would also be taken for protecting the environment. So far (till 31.12.09), Rs. 1.53 million have been spent towards implementation of EMP. 14 No labour camps shall be set up in the Being complied with as all the labour camps are sited forest area nor should any habitation be away from forests. allowed to come up in the forest area. There are 08 labour camps which are located as under. S Name of labour Distance Remarks No. camp from nearest forest 1 M/s Patel Engineering Ltd, Hatkoti (DBID works):- i) Hatkoti-I 1.5 Km ii) Hatkoti-II 2.00 Km 2 M/s KCEL ;- i) Sawra 1.5 Km 3 M/s CPPL i) Bharot 2 km ii) Near Adit 1.00Km -IV 4 M/s Patel Engineering Ltd, Hatkoti (Power House Complex):- iii) Chauri -I 2.00km iv) Chauri-II 2.00km v) Chauri-III 1.5km

From the above it is clear that no labour camp is located in the forest area. 15 All efforts shall be made by user agency A Clause in this regard has been inserted in the terms to avoid any damage to the wild life found and conditions for all the Contractors/Subcontractors. in the area. Periodic inspection of areas adjoining the labour camps and project work sites is being carried out to prevent such damages.

S. Date of Team Finding of the No inspection / composition checking checking 1 Periodically HoP/EIC No damage checking

The periodicity of the check shall be modified as per requirement

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17 The forest land shall not be used for any Being observed punctually. purpose other than that specified in the proposal. 18 The forest land thus diverted shall be non- Presently all the forestland diverted for the purpose of transferable. Whenever and whatever this project is being used by the Project Proponent for extent of the forest land is not required by the project components and associated the user agency, it shall be surrendered to facilities/activities. However, on completion of the state Forest Department after proper construction, forestland diverted temporarily shall be rehabilitation under intimation to this returned to HPFD after due rehabilitation. Ministry.

Slope Stabilization Works in Hill Slopes near ADIT‐1

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Plantation along project road side near Snail

Labour colony complex near Hatkoti {also shows satellite TV antennae set up for labour}

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Labour colony complex near Chauri (Snail) {also shows satellite TV antennae set up for labour}

2. Environment clearance

Environmental Clearance for Sawra-Kuddu (111 MW) HEP was accorded vide Additional Director GoI MoEF letter No. J-12011/13/2006-IA.I dated 17th May, 2007. Compliance status of conditions of Environment Clearance is given in the following. S.N. Stipulations Compliance Status 1 Part A-Specific Conditions i) Catchment Area Treatment Plan as has The total provision under CAT plan is Rs been proposed should be completed in 73.108 million. A sum of Rs 23.9 million three years. deposited against CAT Plan for the zero year

2006-07 & 2007-2008. Implementation of period of CAT plan is 5 years and project is in 3nd year of its implementation.3rd installment will also be released to HPFD by 30.06.10 which will be reflected in the next ECR.

Progress report (physical and financial) on regular basis is sought from H.P. Forest Department, but the very first report is still awaited despite repeated requests.

The DFO Rohru vide his office letter No 990/G HP Forest Department Dated Rohru, the 08- 09-2009 has intimated that the amount of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 11 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 CAT Plan as released by HPPCL has not been received from his higher authorities for execution of various Plan work.

The funds released to HPFD were being deposited by HPFD as per Hon’ble Supreme Court orders in a designated account called CAMPA. Operation of this fund was stayed for some time owing to certain disputes before the court. Now these have been resolved and guidelines have been issued (July 2009) and is accessible at http://envfor.nic.in/divisions/forcon/forcon.html. Expenditure on this account is likely to pick-up during the current financial year.

ii) The land holding of project affected List of such Project Affected Persons has been prepared persons whose land is being acquired to and the same is under scrutiny before being sent for be submitted to this Ministry. If any public disclosure and amendments as necessary shall be person/ family whose acquired land is made by 30.06.2010. Land owners, whose more than 70 more than 70% of the total land holding % of total land holding is acquired for this project, shall is identified, such family /person shall be treated as fully affected and they shall be duly be treated as fully affected person for compensated and rehabilitated at project cost. compensation package applicable in such cases will be undertaken by PVPCL (now HPPCL).

iii) A Monitoring Committee for RR should R&R Plan has been finalized and a committee formation be constituted which must includes matter is under process. representative of project affected person However, it is submitted that committee administering from SC/ST category and a women the LADF is also authorized by GoHP to monitor the beneficiary progress. It is also competent to look into grievances of the PAFs.

iv) The Commitment made during the Being fulfilled. Status given separately in this report public hearing should be fulfilled under the title ‘fulfillment of commitments of public hearing’. Under Section 3 of this Report.

V) The Biodiversity conservation and It is being implemented. management plan as proposed in the EMP shall be followed in toto.

vi) All the equipment which are likely to Being implemented by ensuring proper generate high noise level are to be fully maintenance of machinery/by creating mollified (Noise reduction measures) barriers/enclosures around the stationary machinery/equipment. All moving machineries and equipment are provided with silencers to avoid high noise levels.

vii) Consolidation and compilation of the The Muck Management Plan as part of the EMP is muck should be carried out in the muck being implemented and all the muck sites are more than dump sites and the dump sites should be 6 m high above the HFL. above high flood level. Since the project is in construction stage, the muck from excavation is being dumped in the identified dumping sites, which is being leveled & compacted ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 12 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 simultaneously along with providing engineering structures for retaining the same. Once the construction activities are completed, the muck duping areas will be treated with plantation 2 Part-B- General Condition i) Adequate free fuel arrangement should LPG is being provided in labour camps by the be made for the Labour force engaged contractors and subcontractors of HPPCL to save the in the construction work at project cost trees and fuel-wood. so that indiscriminate felling of trees is So far, 9610 kg LPG have been provided to the labour prevented. force of about 482 numbers. ii) Fuel depot may be opened at the site to  As stated above LPG is being provided in labour provide the fuel camps by the contractors. (Kerosene/wood/LPG). Medical  Pharmacist with medical aids has been put in place facilities as well as recreational in labour camps by all four contracting agencies; but facilities should also be provided to M/s Andritz Hydro (EM works contractor) is yet to labourers. comply with this provision. Main Contractors have been directed to create recreation facilities in their labour camps periodical check during inspection of work by HoP/EIC. iii) All the labourers to be engaged for the All the Main contractors are directed to follow up construction works should be instructions regarding Health personnel and adequately thoroughly examined by Health treated before issuing them work permit. personnel and adequately treated before issuing them work permit. iv) Restoration of construction area Will be implemented when the construction is over. including dumping site of excavated However, muck in the dumping sites is being leveled & materials should be ensured by compacted simultaneously with its disposal. leveling, filling up of burrow pits, Afforestation over the dump sites would be done once landscaping etc. The area should be the muck dumping is completed. properly treated with suitable plantation. v) Financial provision should be made in A provision of Rs 19.36 Crore has been kept for the total budget of the project for implementation of the EMP which includes the cost of implementation of above suggested implementation of these safeguards. safeguard measures. The costs are in-built and additional costs are being taken in the revised cost estimate of the DPR. However, it is assured by the management that adequate funds for implementation of EMP shall be made available.

vi) A multidisciplinary committee should Government of HP Department of MPP & Power be constituted in consultation with the Notification No MPP-A(4A) 6/2007- dated 1st February, Ministry with ecologists, 2007 has already constituted a multi-disciplinary environmental scientists, committee to monitor the issues arising during the Conservationists and experienced implementation of the project such as issues related to administrators etc to oversee the employment, monitoring, relief and rehabilitation, review effective implementation of the of progress of LADC scheme, implementation of suggested safeguard measures Catchment Area Treatment Plan, Compensatory Afforestation, Environment Management Plan, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and restoration facility which get damaged because of the implementation of project, quality control mechanisms of the project.

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Trees plantation on the hill slopes of Powerhouse complex 3. Fulfillment of commitments made in Public Hearing – I & II

S.N. Issues raised Commitment at the time of Compliance Status consultation/hearing A First public hearing at Hatkoti on dated 15.06.2006 1 Water sources in Project is committed to inventories Making inventory of water the project area the water sources in the project sources and house structures should be area and damage to project shall along with photographs in the inventoried by the be compensated. presence of representatives of project authorities IPH Department, concerned in consultation Pardhan and Project proponent with the IPH and has been completed. concerned Gram Periodic monitoring of water Panchayats. resources being carried out in consultation with local representatives.

2 Provision of This work can be covered under i) The work of Development / beautification of the LADA funds earmarked by the Maintenance work at Hatkoti Mandir Hatkoti temple project proponent. has been awarded amounting to Rs. should be made: 16.53 lacs on dated 05-03-2010. ii) Rs 10.00 lac deposited with HPPWD Jubbal for widening, metalling and tarring of link road to Hateshwari Temple from Sawra— Rohru road during March, 2009. The utilization certificate amounting to Rs 5.00 lac out of Rs 10.00 received from Executive Engineer Jubbal Division (B&R) HPPWD Jubbal vide his office letter No JD/AB/Utilization certificate/09-18015 dated 19-03-2010 (copy enclosed as Annexure-7).

iii) Rs 5.00 lac has been released (vide GM Sawra-Kuddu letter No. HPPCL / GM / SKHEP / LADF / 2010-1632-40 dated 20-05-2010, Annexure-8) to construction of water storage tank on hill for regulating the water supply to Mandir Complex and for surrounding area.

3 LADA should There is a Provision For The body has been nominated by DC comprise local nomination of local people in The Shimla in which local representative are people and LADA Committee headed by the included. nomination of Deputy Commissioner. local people should not be on political consideration. 4 Provision should A provision of Rs. 20 lakhs has Provision for the said crematorium has be kept for been kept in CAT Plan and also been incorporated in the CAT Plan of construction of this aspect can be covered under the Project. crematoria. LADA funds. Matter has been taken up with DFO Rohru for construction of crematorium near Hatkoti vide letter No. HPPCL/GMSKHEP/Environment/2009- 10- 12261-67 dated 08-03-2010 (Annexure-9).

5 Employment Since Pabbar Valley Power As per the HP Hydro-Power policy the should be provided Corporation is a subsidiary of implementation of the same is being to the local people. HPSEB, employment by it for the ensured from the contractors of Major project shall be largely from the packages. HPSEB. However, the major Of the total people employed about private contractors shall be bound 66.76 % Himachalis have been by the provisions of minimum deployed, details provided at 70% employment as prescribed by (Annexure-10). the State Government. 6 Copies of EIA It was appraised that the copies of The same have been distributed in all should also be these documents would remain in the affected Panchayats. provided to the the office of SDM, Rohru for local Panchayats in public perusal even after the project area. Public hearing. 7 Plantation along Plantation along the project roads Road side plantation along the project the roads should be will be provided by the Project roads are being carried out in done. proponent. As far as the other consultation with HPFD. roads are concerned, this may be Of the total road length of 11.50 km, considered under LADA funds. plantation along 3.50 km has been ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 2 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 carried out.

8 The construction The EIA/EMP has been prepared The generated muck from the project debris and muck and total generation of the debris sites is being dumped in the designated produced should has been duly estimated including dumping sites, well protected by be properly the quantities to be reused for providing wire crates & retaining managed in the construction purpose. Dumping structures. For the purpose five numbers designated sites 4have been identified to dumping sites have been identified and dumping sites. dispose of in a proper manner in the muck is being dumped at these sites the designated dumping sites. The besides at Sawra College ground. debris shall be properly checked by constructing adequate retaining structures ensuring that the water quality/flow or land is not affected due to disposal of debris. 9 Social intrusion is Provision of separate labour camps Separate labour camps have been apprehended due would be provided during constructed near the work sites for to migratory construction phase. migratory labour. Minimum distance of labour. any camp is one Km from nearest habitation.

10 Migratory labour Local infrastructure in terms of PHC Sawra strengthened with the should be provided health & education may be used installation of X-Ray Machine proper health and and provision of its strengthening purchased by CMO, Shimla for the educational shall be made through LADA amounting Rs 5.00 lac released by facilities for their funds. HPPCL. children; Medical camps area also being organized in the area with the R&R training-cum-awareness camps. Infrastructure of CBSE pattern School (DAV school) at Sawra is also being strengthened by giving one time financial assistance of Rs 10.00 lac to facilitate assured admission and concessional education to ward of Project affected families, PAA & HPPCL staff. Agreement to this effect signed on dated 22-05-2009 and 1st installment of Rs 5.00 lac released. Utilization certificate of Rs 5.00 lac received from Principal DAV school. 5 rooms have also been provided in HPPCL colony at Chauri (Snail) to run the Primary section of CBSE pattern (branch of DAV school) as per approval of HPPCL Management conveyed vide letter no HPPCL/ESMU/Sawra- Kuddu/09-1895 dated Shimla the 25-03- 2010. 11 Resettlement & No family is getting displaced. Standard R&R plan has been prepared Rehabilitation Plan However, people affected to some and got approved from GoHP, which is is not indicated in extent shall be compensated as being implemented. Project specific the report. may be determined by the R&R plan will also be prepared after ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 competent authority. completion of the Baseline Survey report. 12 Noise pollution Regular monitoring shall be done Being monitored periodically. from project during the construction & activities should be operation phase of project. controlled. Moreover most operation would underground hence noise at ground level would be minimum. 13 Project activities Major components of the project No such inconvenience noticed, so far. shall not hamper would on the left bank of river However, if it takes place, regulations of the smooth flow of Pabber where traffic flow is much project vehicles and traffic shall be traffic on the less than that on the right bank. done. existing roads; However, traffic due to Project shall be regulated such that it does not cause public inconvenience 14 Suggestions from Other departments are also invited Report sent to other departments, no other departments for the public hearing besides the comments received till date. of government issues to be discussed at State should also be Level EIA & M Committee. taken. 15 Proponent should Proponent readily agreed to the The project authorities organized visit organize visit of suggestion. of local people to Sanjay Jal Vidyut the people from Pariyojana (Sanjay HEP) and Nathpa - the project areas to Jakhri HEP to have interactions with another project local people of those affected Projects. which has been operational for sometime. 16 Construction circle This would be done whenever One construction circle has been shifted should be infrastructure developed/available. during April’2009 to Hatkoti & other to immediately Snail (Power House Complex) during shifted to Hatkoti. May’2009. 17 Natural calamity Project proponent clarified that Baseline inventory already completed and land most work would be underground and if such damages are noticed, these subsidence may and hence there would be will be compared with the inventory and occur due to minimum disturbance at surface. baseline and due compensation will be tunneling; It was appraisal that the paid once damage is attributed to the underground tunnel cavity in fact project construction. would attenuate the lateral as well as vertical operations the vent of earth quads thus reducing the damages to the buildings due to the Project would be compensated by the Project proponent. Baseline inventories of houses/other buildings would be prepared to determine the potential damages. In addition, the existing areas prone to land subsidence would need to be strengthened/protected for the safety of project components.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 4 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 18 Horticulture may There is no established evidence So far no adverse impact has been be affected due to that project would affect the noticed, as such, no action needed. project. horticultural produce except for those areas which are acquired for the project for which compensation as determined by the competent authority would be provided. 19 Barrage proposed This is not envisaged in the project No commitment made; hence, for the project design in view of the consideration fulfillment not required. should also related to the Project security; envisage bridge on its top at least for small vehicles First public hearing at Snail on dated 15.06.2006; ISSUES RAISED AT KUDDU NEAR SNAIL VILLAGE: 1 Compensation to Compensation to the project Compensation as decided by the the project affected affected people shall be competent authorities being disbursed. people should be determined by the competent As per compensation paid so far, adequate & Prompt authority and project proponent is following rates have been applied. besides alternative committed to release it promptly S.No. Class of land Rate (Rs / occupation for the to the Affected people. bigha) land losers. 1 Agriculture 6,17,392.00 (Irrigated) 2 Agriculture 3,82,768.00 (Unirrigated) 3 Barren 1,21,072.00

The period for filing reference petition for enhancement of rates ended on 31- 12-2009 and 171 numbers of people have filed appeal/petition.

2 Project road should This could be covered under the HPPCL will give funds for construction be extended to the LADA funds as per priorities to of this road. Chauri village. be fixed by the committee to be constituted SECOND PUBLIC CONSULTATION held on 12.03.2008 at Hatkoti, Distt. Shimla (H.P) 1 Progress of LADC All the Pradhans of project Rs. 3.88 crore has been deposited with (Local Area affected Panchayats have been D.C. Shimla till date (31.12.2009). Development nominated as member of LADC Utilization certificate of LADF have Committee) as per the demand of Panchayat been sought from D.C. Shimla which is Pradhan in the first meeting. First installment of Rs. 1.92 Crore has still awaited. been deposited with chairman. Distribution of fund for development of LADC Shimla. Further distribution of this amount to the Panchayats under LADF made by DC, project affected Panchayats will Shimla (Rs. 153.92 lacs ) against first be done by DC Shimla-cum- installment is as under :- Chairman LADC. Project will request the DC Shimla to hold the S.No. Name of Distribution meeting at the earliest. panchyat of funds Explanatory Note (added in the (lac) ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 5 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 proceeding): LADC fund is raised 1 Sari 24.79 as per HP Hydro Power Project 2 Saraswatinagar 19.54 2006, from the HPPs @ 1.5% of 3 Mandal 12.96 the project cost which is placed at 4 Ranvi 24.90 the disposal of the Local Area 5 Kuddu 10.77 Development Committee (LADC) 6 Thana 26.16 headed by the Deputy 7 Jhalta 34.27 Commissioner of the district 8 Seema 0.49 (Administrator of the District) Total 153.88 having representatives (Panchayat Pradhan Head of the local unit of governance) of the Project Affected Panchayats)

2 Rehabilitation of R & R (Rehabilitation & R&R Plan approved by GoHP and is affected people and Rehabilitation) Plan was prepared being implemented. RR Plan as per the policy of government in force at the time and provisions as per guidelines of the ADB are incorporated, which will be re- submitted to the State Government for approval at the earliest. 3 Downstream flow The claim was refuted as false As Explained. of water from and misleading as the downstream barrage should be discharge from the barrage to be 15% where as it has maintained by the project is 15% been mentioned as as per HP Hydro Power Policy 10% in EIA/EMP and also finds mention in the EIA report. Why? EMP (paragraph 4.2.1.A and Table-4.2) document 4 Downstream License holder Fisherman prior to As Explained and Matter being fisherman from notification under Section IV of monitored regularly. Fishing rights shall Hatkoti to Snail, Land Acquisition Act, will be be transferred in the impoundment to be only one license allowed fishing in the created due to the project. fisherman has been submergence area. Strengthening The progress of the inquiry is in mentioned in EIA the hatchery at Dhamwari (up progress. As soon as, any progress is report. Whereas as stream of this project) is already noticed, the same will be incorporated per his knowledge provided for in the EIA EMP in the next safeguards report due. there are more 50 document. Deputy Commissioner fisherman license Shimla has been requested to hold First installment of Rs. 3.10 million has holder exists in the inquiry regarding the alleged been released to HP Fisheries affected area. licenses issued after the EIA EMP Department vide Sub-Divisional officer Why? was prepared or after the section 4 (C), Rohru letter No. RHU/RDR/2009- notification. 1835 dated 03-09-2009 for development Explanatory Note (added in the of fisheries (enclosed as Annexure-11) proceeding): The section 4 of Land Acquisition Act pertains to the notice of intent of the government to acquire land and this presents the notice of project construction. 5 No blasting in the It is assured that blast will not be As explained the compliance being ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 6 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 middle of night. taken in the midnight particularly done. after 22:00 hours and before 06:00 hours at least till an appropriate depth is achieved where the impact on the surface is negligible. 6 Gram Panchayat Since the project activity is to As explained all necessary safety Mandal, Ranwi, remain confined to underground measures are being followed as per the Thana are most and the blasting done with requirement & geological condition. effect Panchayats delayed and staggered method, it So far (till dated 31-12-2009) no land there are slide is not likely to initiate a surface slide has occurred. prone area as per landslide. Moreover, all the HP Geological necessary safety measures will be report. Why this taken during the construction of fact has not been the project, keeping in view mentioned in the geology of area. EIA report. What effective measure are being taken to tide over this situation. 7 Dumping should be Dumping sites for the excavated Dumping of muck is being done in the done in waste land muck has already been identified, already identified and approved sites. not in irrigated which largely is located on barren land, why it is so. land but smaller land holdings situate in between or adjacent to muck dumping sites have been included for safety. Some agricultural patches were inevitable. 8 Irrigation of left out Damaged kuhl (irrigation HPPCL will continue to fulfill the land in Bharot channel) has been restored by the commitment it has given in this regard. Chak, Management Project. In future also irrigation Since last restoration no further damage should reply facilities to the remaining land has been noticed. whether the shall be made available, if irrigation is damaged due to project provided to left out construction. land what is alternative. 9 According to policy The policy provision is being Employment: - Applications of 171 No. of Govt. of HP complied with and moreover of candidates from PAF have been 70% employment work on all components has not submitted to Main Contractor for should be given to started yet. The components providing employment. local people. Give currently being executed required So far (till 31-12-2009), a total of 220 detail how much skilled workers which are not numbers of petty contracts have been people employed available locally. Besides, local awarded to PAFs with a total contract from 7 No. people do not want to work on value of Rs. 6,31,26,025.00 Panchayat of trans underground components for In the project, 07 No. of vehicles have Pabbar area. various reasons including risk to been hired by HPPCL from local life. A list of local people people. employed in project would be made available at the project office and also to the SDM Rohru ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 10 Since start of this There was public hearing on The R&R office/PIO has been opened at project. How many dated 15.06.2006. The R & R Hatkoti to better communication with times the plan office has been opened to the PAF/ PAA public and redressal of grievances of hear the problem of public and to grievances by concerned officers of Public have been bridge the gap between Public HPPCL. listened. and Project Management. The Total 19 No. representations have been name, contact details etc. are received and 08 Nos. have been being notified by the Project redressed so far (31-12-2009) while Management. others are being attended to.

11 Under LADC All the Panchayat Pradhans have A distribution formula has been notified Sawra Kuddu been nominated as Member of by the HPPCL to address these kinds of Panchayat is being LADC and funds are and will be disputes. Recently the GoHP notified offered Rs. 40 lacs allocated by the LADC in the distribution method with ratio for on which ground, consultation with the nominated PAA and PAZ and within PAA as also where tunnel is member of Project Affected for various works vide Department of passing only Rs. 8- Panchayats. MPP & Power No. MPP-F-(10)15/2006 9 lacs are being dated 16.09.09 (copy placed as offered to those Annexure-12). Thus, there shall be no Panchayats? such dispute in future.

12 The fund issued First installment of Rs. 50.00 lac In view of explanation given in the against CAT plan is of CAT (Catchment Area hearing (at the time of second being spent in Treatment) Plan deposited by consultation) no further action on this Rohru area. HPPCL is with Compensatory issue is required. Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) of Govt. of India. The requirement of the fund has been sent by the Forest Department to release the payment for implementation of CAT Plan. The CAT plan as the name implies is meant for the catchment and not only the project affected area. Normally the area draining is taken for treatment under CAT Plan. However, in this case, the same has been extended down to TRT (Tail Race Tunnel) outlet to give benefit to the project affected areas as well. 13 The X-Ray Matter will be reviewed, before A sum of Rs 5.00 lac deposited with machine should be initiating any action in CMO Shimla for purchase & given to PHC. consultation with project affected installation of X-ray plant in PHC Sawra Kuddu Panchayats. Sawra and X-ray plant has been instead of installed at PHC Sawra. construction of Ghat. The Mobile Health Van hired by HPPCL should be kept at the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 8 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 disposal of doctor of PHC (Primary Heal Center). 14 When the R & R R & R Plan was prepared as per The R & R plan prepared and approved plan will be started the policy of the government and by state Govt. vide letter No. Rev (PC) and house should has now been revised to align A (10)-7/2008 dated Shimla-2, the 19th be prepared for with the guidelines of the ADB, January, 2009. houseless families. which will be re-submitted to the state government for approval. In all, only one (01) person is becoming houseless and Rs. 4.00 lac has been given to him (in advance) and remaining payment will be released shortly. 15 Height of barrages The height of barrage has been A new technology in the form of Piano- has been shown as reduced to minimize submergence Key Weir (PK Weir) type of barrage has 9.20 meters instead (including private cultivated land) been developed by IIT Roorkee for the of 13.50 meters as and it is now 9.2 meters above project and will be installed for the first shown in the web riverbed level with a total height time in India. This entails changes in site. Why so of about 13 meters size of the barrage while implementing contradiction? a new technology in the field. The diversion barrage has been designed to be 110.80 mtr long, & 20.20 mtr high (above river bed level) at gated portion and 10.45 mtr high at PK weir portion. 4 gates have been provided (1 at right bank and 3 at left bank). Crest level /FRL of P.K weir is 1417.95mtr above msl. 16 The total Panchayat Change in the scope of the project These are as per actual. in EIA and EMP reduced the number of affected report are 12, why Panchayats as reflected in the EIA it is now 8 EMP. Panchayat. 17 No land looser is in Constitution of LADC is as per The committee for LADC Constituted the LADC the HP Hydro Power Policy 2006 by DC Shimla and due representation committee and it is constituted by the Deputy has been given to Pardhans of affected Commissioner concerned. In this Panchayats. However, there is no exercise the Project Proponent has provision to give representation to each no say. However, all Panchayat land loser in the LADC. Pradhans of project affected Panchayats are the member of LADC in case of Sawra Kuddu HEP. 18 What is the policy It is partly addressed at 8 (iv) As per R & R plan, the losers of land for land looser who above and people left with less are being given Rs. 75,000/- as has left only 2.5 than 5 Bighas of land would be resettlement grant in addition to land Bigha and what declared landless provision for compensation. programme for which is covered under R&R plan them, the land should be given in addition to compensation, so that horticulture can be boosted. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 9 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24

BAILY BRIDGE AT ADIT-II SITE (This also helps local people connect with a road facility)

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View of the submergence area and proposed barrage site

5. Other measures SN Safeguarding measures Compliance status 1. No additional condition imposed Compliance not required At present there is nothing to report under this item. 6. Status of Implementation of Environment Management Plan The abstract of various provisions in the approved EMP of Sawra-Kuddu HEP along with their implementation status is tabulated below.

S.N. Sub-Plan/ Activity Cost Implementation Status including physical & financial (Rs Million) 1 Construction of sewage 2.400 Construction of colonies in project area is in progress and treatment Plant in the Septic tanks in one of the colonies are functional and in project Colony the other colony it is nearing completion. However estimate for providing STP is under preparation.

2 Solid waste collection 2.340 Receptors have been provided in the project colonies and and disposal system labour camps. 07 people deployed from project affected families (outsourced) to take the waste out of the receptors and dispose at the designated places. Annexure-13

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4 Cost of substitution of 1.580 LPG is being provided to labour in camps for cooking and fuel wood for work force for heating free of cost by the contractors.

5 Muck management and 33.74 Seven muck dumping sites have been identified involving rehabilitation of disposal an area of about 13.16 ha. Presently five dumping sites i.e site Mungra-Nadal, Katinda (Jakhi), Bharot, Rajkot (high level),Hiuna , and College ground dumping sites are being operated to dump the excavated material, during dumping process the dumped material is being rammed and compacted with sprinkling of water. Against the total expected 13,43,312cum of muck, 3,35,133 cum has been generated so far (31.12.09), 1,67,987 cum has been utilized by the project, nil cum has been allowed to be lifted free of cost by others and 1,92,022 cum has been dumped at the designated dumping sites.

6 Mining area rehabilitation 4.03 Mining is yet to start in the project designated mines. including maintenance for seven years 7 Compensatory 4.265 For compensatory afforestation in lieu of diversion of afforestation including forest land to Project, Rs 7.062 million has been deposited maintenance for 7 years during March, 2006 and Rs 0.158 million during March, 2009 (Total Rs. 7.22 million) with HPFD for the area (109.3884 ha.), to be afforested. 8 Heath delivery system 1.200 The medical facility at Sawra (in the immediate vicinity of project area) is being upgraded, strengthened. In the process Rs 0.50 million has been given to CMO Shimla for purchase & installation of X-Ray plant in PHC at Sawra which has been installed. To comply with emergency the Ambulance has been provided. Each site ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 3 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 has also been provided with First Aid Box, First Aid appliances & Stretcher etc. A total of Rs. 0.5 million has been spent so far (31.12.09) on this account.

9 Control of Air Pollution 1.500 Out of three crushers, one crusher has been installed near Adit-III and 2nd near Chauri Colony at Snail. To control dust, water sprinkling is being ensured with primary crushing of aggregates. Besides, it is being ensured that labours working in underground works are provided with masks by the contractor.

10 Environmental Measures 1.000 Regular water sprinkling is being carried out on the in project transport lines project roads by the contractors to arrest emission of dust and plantation of trees would be done along side the roads with the help of HPFD including maintenance of trees. Contracts worth Rs. 0.809 million have been awarded for water sprinkling along the project roads. 10,000 Plants have been planted along the project roads.

11 Noise control measures 0.200 Most of the project work is underground yet over ground operations mainly stone crushers have been provided with CGI Sheet barriers as per parameters already set by Industries Department. To reduce the noise from Machinery it is being ensured that Mufflers are provided and exhaust are kept in good conditions during operation. For labour working in underground works ear plugs are being provided by the contractors. 12 Sustenance and 13.000 The existing fishing hatchery at Dhamwari will be development of fisheries strengthened and also fish farming will be started in including O&M Reservoir of the project as it comes up. In the process 1st installment of Rs 3.100 million has been released to HP Fisheries Department for providing alternate water supply to Dhamwari Trout Farm. Utilization certificate is still awaited. 13 Green belt development 1.300 Detailed plan is being prepared in consultation with HPFD. The plantation shall commence from the coming monsoon season.

14 Management of dust from 2.000 Water sprinkling is being carried out to arrest the dust. transport activities The up to date expenditure is 0.8 million.

15 Road side plantation 2.000 Plantation of trees along side the roads with the help of forest department including maintenance of trees has been planned for the coming monsoon season which would be included in the next report due.

16 Cost of implementation 73.108 The funds in phased manner (in five years) are being of CAT plan including released to HPFD for implementing CAT Plan. Rs. 23.9 maintenance for seven millions has been released so far (31.12.09). years.

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18 Impact mitigation on 0.300 Cultural sites wherever required will be protected and cultural site strengthened. So far Rs. 0.15 million has been spent on this score.

19 Environment Monitoring 7.182 Estimate for EMP monitoring (for five years during programme construction stage & three years operation stage) received from PCB Shimla. Rs 1.535 million deposited for first year monitoring. The work is being Carried out through PCB Shimla.

20 O& M Cost 4.223 Will be implemented in phased manner and funds would be made available from time to time.

C. Implementation of Social and R&R Measures.

Detailed status is given below.  Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan: HPPCL has prepared a very advanced R&R Plan, which has been approved by GoHP, Department of Revenue vide Notification No. Rev(PC) A (10)-7/2008 dated 19.01.09. It incorporates provisions from HP Hydro-Power Policy 2007, NRRP 2007 and ADB Social Safeguards. Salient features are given in Annexure-14  Local Area Development Fund (LADF): HPPCL is contributing to LADF in Shimla district as per provision of HP Hydro Power Policy. The status of LADF total amount and amount released for Sawra-Kuddu HEP is tabulated below. Total LADF Released Remarks (Rs in crores) (Rs in crores) 9.72 3.88 Two Installments released. Released about 40 % of total amount.  Free Electricity: As envisaged under R&R Plan of HPPCL each PAF will be given 100 units of electricity free of charge per month for a period of 10 years from the date of commissioning of the project.  Schemes: HPPCL has formulated and is implementing a number of schemes, as part of the CSR, which also contributes towards better rehabilitation of PAFs. A write-up on these schemes is attached as Annexure--15. However, target and achievements under each in respect of Sawra-Kuddu HEP are listed below.

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Merit & Support Scholarship Scheme Grade of the School for Scholarship SN which Scholarship is Rate of Proposed Target for awarded during proposed Scholarship the year 2010-11 (2009-2010) 1 Matriculation (from 6th th Rs. 500/- standard up to 10 10 12 standard) pm 2 Plus two ( 11th & 12th Rs. 700/- 6 8 standard) pm 3 Vocational Training (ITI)* Rs. 1000/- 3 2 pm 4 Diploma in Engineering/ Rs. 1500/- 3 2 Pharmacy/Computer pm 5 Degree in Engineering / Rs. 2000/- 1 1 Medicine pm Total - 23 25

3. Training-cum-Awareness Camps: Achievements and targets in respect of Sawra-Kuddu HEP are tabulated below. Name of Project Camps Organized Camps organized Proposed target for the during (2008-09) during (2009-10) year (2010-11) Sawra-Kuddu HEP 0 05 05

4. Scheme for involving Community Based Organizations: The scheme has been started last year (2009) and 2 CBO’s (Mahila Mandal Sari and Bharot) have been selected from PAA. Out of total financial assistance of One Lac, 1st installment of Rs 15,000/- to MM Sari and Rs 25000/- to MM Bharot has been released. For the year (2010-11) the proposed target under this scheme is involvement of 1 CBO. 5. HPPCL sponsored annual sports event for each project separate for men and for women: Under this scheme in Sawra-Kuddu HEP during 2009-10 two tournaments were organized as listed below:- a) Men tournament held w.e.f 1-03-2010 to 3-03-2010 at CHAURI ( Snail) for Cricket ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 6 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 b) Tournament for women i/c culture declamation held on dated 31-03-2010 at Hatkoti. For financial year (2010-11) the proposed target under this scheme is 2 tournaments

c) Competition for school students: The scheme has been launched in the year 2009 and one School competition held on dated 30-10-2009 at Sr. Secondary School Sawra, Sarswatinagar. The proposed target for financial year (2010-11) under this scheme is 3 school competitions. d) Self Employment Scheme: The Scheme has been formulated by HPPCL during 2009 and implementation. The proposed target for financial year (2010-11) under this scheme is 5.

e) The abstract of allotted target for Sawra-Kuddu HEP for financial year (2010-11) is as under. SN Name of the Scheme Target Allotted 1. No of CBO’s to be involved 1 2. Proposed number for Organizing School Competition 3 3. Annual Varshik Mela 1 4. Sports Tournament 2 5. Self Employment Scheme 5

f) In addition to above following R&R measures have also been implemented. SN Measures Progress status 1 Each Project Affected Family As per award of LAO Rs. 32.56 Crores (32-18-05 will be suitably and adequately hectare) has been paid as compensation for compensated to ensure acquisition of private land till date. replacement of the assets lost or acquired. 2 The local population of the i) 6 no Candidates (MPAF) sponsored for ITI Project Affected Area will be Training during 2009. provided guidance and  Scholarship scheme. 1st installment of Rs 1.12 counseling education through lac Scholarship released to 23 no children’s of scholarships, sponsorships PAF’s families during 2009-2010. guidance for better living conditions and better livelihood 1) Organizing Training –cum awareness camps in including training in the area of project affected area:-. common occupations like  1st Camp organized on dated 4-02-2009 Agriculture, Horticulture etc. regarding Agriculture and Horticulture produce at Hatkoti.

 2nd Camp organized on dated 24-07-2009 regarding Animal Husbandry at Hatkoti.

 3rd Camp organized on dated 27-08- 2009 regarding Rain water Harvesting at Snail.

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3 General Development of the Project is funding LADF through which such project area by building or works are being carried out. Besides, HPPCL is improving infrastructure such as also directly carrying out a number of works as roads, footpaths, bridges, water part of its CSR. supply, irrigation through public participation and community development works etc. 4 Creating opportunities of Shopping complex in the colony at Snail is under employment for local people construction where shops are to be allotted to through self employment PAFs. In addition to this under self employment schemes or indirect employment scheme it is proposed that financial assistance in project activities. amounting to Rs. 50,000 will be imparted to 5 PAFs for financial year (2010-11) . 5 Maintaining a friendly contact Identity Cards prepared & distributed to affected with the public through regular persons in different Panchayats. meetings, Public Information Public information centre made functional at Centre, printed material, PAF Hatkoti. identity card, functions etc. R&R staff is in regular contact with public. 6 Providing direct help to the Will be implemented if such situation arises. people in extreme hardship. 7 Under CSR scheme: i. Rs 5.00 lac provided to Director Health for X-Ray Plant for PHC at Saraswatinagar. ii. Rs 5.00 lac out of Rs 10.00 lac released to upgrade DAV School for better infrastructure and balance amount will be released shortly. iii. Development of park at Hatkoti:- Work amounting to Rs 16.21 lacs awarded on dated 05-03-2010 iv. For widening of approach road to temple Hatkoti: - Rs 10.00 lac released on dated 06-03-2009. Utilization certificate for an amount of Rs 5.00 lac received out of Rs. 10.00 lac released. v. For construction of water Storage tank on hill top at Hatkoti Rs 5.00 lacs is being released to I&PH Department on this account. vi. 5 no rooms provided to CBSE pattern school (DVA School Management) in HPPCL Colony at Chauri(Snail) for school facility to be provided for words of MPAF/PAF/PAA & HPPCL staff.  In pursuance of Social welfare / development works under CSR various construction works in the project area ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 8 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 amounting to Rs. 2.33 crores were also awarded to MPAF/PAF/PAA/PAZ contractors till date.

8.0 Direct & Indirect Employment by  Employment: - Application of PAF Project. candidates is being submitted to main contractor firms & other contractors for providing employment. Overall 66.76% of Himachalis presently working in Sawra Kuddu HEP (111 MW).

 07 nos Inspection Vehicles hired from MPAF/PAF/PAA/PAZ.  220 nos petty contracts of Infrastructure works of the project were awarded to MPAF/PAF/PAA contractors till date. Apart from this, the main contracting firms have also awarded 50 nos. various infrastructure works of component to contractor of MPAF/PAF/PAA/PAZ

D. Staffing Position Following is the staff position for Environment Management in the project and Social and R&R management in Sawra-Kuddu HEP. S.N. Reporting Aspect Staff posted 1 Environment Management staff Additional charge to an Assistant Engineer (Civil) for environment related works 2 Social and R&R Management Two Junior Officer (R&R); One Coordinator (R&R), besides one ministerial staff has also been provided to R&R cell.

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Salient Features of Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan of HPPCL Resettlement grants and other provisions proposed in R&R Plan are in addition to the following. 1. Compensation to land and other asset holders as part of the acquisition process. 2. Funds set aside for Local Area Development Fund. 3. Other welfare measures that the HPPCL may take as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. Salient feature: 1. Concept of Project Affected Zone introduced in addition to Project Affected Area. 2. Widened the definition of Project Affected Area to include areas affected by the underground works. 3. Reliance placed on Panchayat Parivar Register for identifying Project Affected Family. 4. Sharper definition of Project Affected Families. 5. Specific attention to vulnerable people in the Project Affected Families. 6. Preparing a socio-economic baseline for each project through independent surveys. 7. Making Social Impact Assessment of the project from a third party. 8. Providing free electricity to each Project Affected Family (PAF) @ 100 units per month for 10 years. 9. Landless defined as PAF left with less than 5 bigha after acquisition; 10. Resettlement Grant to PAF becoming landless ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh as one-time grant. 11. Resettlement Grant to Landless: Family whose land before acquisition was more than 5 Rs. 2.50 lac lump sum. bighas and is left with one biswa or no agriculture land after acquisition. Family whose land before acquisition was less than five Rs. 1.50 lac lump sum. bighas and is left with one biswa or no agriculture land after acquisition. Family whose land holding is left with more than one Rs. 1.00 lac lump sum. biswa and less than 2-10-0 bighas of land after acquisition. Family whose land holding is left with more than 2-10-0 Rs. 75,000/- lump sum. and less than five bighas of land after acquisition. Family whose cattle shed is acquired in the project area. Rs. 10,000/- (not exceeding Rs. 25,000/- per family)

12. Resettlement Grant to PAF becoming Houseless- Plot of 250 Sq Mtr permitting house with 150 plinth area in addition to the building cost @ Rs 4,000 per square meter with a Maximum Limit of Rs. 6.0 lakh or payment @ Rs. 5,000/ per square meter with maximum limit of 150 square meter or Rs 7.5 lakh for those who chose to build house on their own plot. 13. Resettlement Grant to Project Affected Shopkeeper-Grant Rs. 20,000/- in addition to one- time financial assistance of Rs 200,000.

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R&R and CSR Schemes of HPPCL HPPCL has formulated and is implementing a number of schemes, as part of the CSR, which also contributes towards better rehabilitation of PAFs as described below.

1. Scheme for skill up-gradation of local youth – sponsoring candidates from Project Affected Families in ITI for a chosen trade: This scheme is a fully sponsored scheme of HPPCL and the aim of the scheme is to upgrade the skill of PAFs to make them employable and/or self dependent. Full fee of the ITI is paid for entire duration of the course by HPPCL and the sponsored candidate is also given a scholarship of Rs. 1,000/-per month. This scheme has been initiated by HPPCL during Academic Year (AY) 2008-09, when it got 20 seats but 14 candidates ultimately joined and this year HPPCL has got 40 seats from Technical Education Sunder Nagar against the demand of 50 seats. The allocation of candidates from Sawra-Kuddu HEP is given below. For the academic year 2010-11, 75 seats have been sought from Technical Education Sunder Nagar and HPPCL is also planning to adopt Industrial Training Institute ( ITI).

Name of the Project No. of candidates No. of candidates nominated to nominated to ITI course ITI course (AY 2008-09) (AY 2009-10) Sawra-Kuddu HEP 3 6

2. Merit and Support Scholarship Scheme for wards of PAFs: The scheme aims to enhance educational standards and employability of the wards of PAF; minimize dropouts of meritorious but financially not sound students. HPPCL has initiated this scheme from the Academic Year 2009-10 with following targets for the year.

Grade of the School for Merit & Support Scholarship Scheme- SN which Scholarship is Rate of Scholarship awarded Proposed Target proposed Scholarship during (2009-2010) for the year 2010-11 1 Matriculation (from 6th th Rs. 500/- standard up to 10 10 12 standard) pm 2 Plus two ( 11th & 12th Rs. 700/- 6 8 standard) pm 3 Vocational Training (ITI)* Rs. 1000/- 3 2 pm 4 Diploma in Engineering/ Rs. 1500/- 3 2 Pharmacy/Computer pm 5 Degree in Engineering / Rs. 2000/- 1 1 Medicine pm Total - 23 25

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3. Training-cum-Awareness Camps: Based on experience elsewhere that PAFs after loosing land and getting huge amounts in compensation are unable to recoup their living standards or livelihoods, HPPCL, with a view to improve the condition of PAF has launched this scheme of providing training and/or creating awareness on a number of subjects/aspects/topics including investment counseling. In each camp one or more experts from the field relevant are invited to present and demonstrate latest and or best practices suited to the area for the benefit of farmers and other rural communities, which may include agriculture, horticulture, harvesting techniques & practices, post-harvest operations, first-stage/primary or even secondary processing, food preservation, Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) including medicinal plants cultivation & processing, poultry, bee-keeping (apiculture), fish rearing, animal husbandry, rural artisan, handicraft, sanitation, health & hygiene including local health tradition, career counseling, Investment Counseling (for PAF likely to receive land and other assets compensation) and other similar fields. This scheme would continue till commissioning of the project concerned. Start-up kits or tools are also distributed free of cost to all the participants of the camps. Norms for organizing each camps is Rs. 46,000/-. Achievements and targets in respect of Sawra-Kuddu HEP are tabulated below.

Name of Project Camps Organized Camps Organized Proposed Target for during (2008-09) during (2009-10) the year ( 2010-11) Sawra-Kuddu HEP 0 5 5

4. Scheme for involving Community Based Organizations: The scheme aims to involve local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) like Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals in creating awareness on a number of issues and also about HPPCL like various safeguarding measures being taken by HPPCL; R&R Provisions; entitlements of PAFs; rates being offered for land compensation; and various schemes being run for PAFs etc. Nodal CBO would be identified to help HPPCL in creating awareness and CBO would get one-time financial assistance in cash or in kind to a maximum amount of Rs. 1,00,000/-. Achievements and targets in respect of CBO scheme Name of Project CBO Selected during (2008- Proposed target for the year 09) (2010-11) Sawra-Kuddu HEP 2 1

5. HPPCL sponsored annual sports event for each project separate for men and for women: The scheme aims to involve rural youth in sport activities living in the PAA/PAZ (Project Affected Area/Project Affected Zone) as youth play important role in shaping public opinion and influence decision making process within families as also help in spreading awareness about HPPCL. By implementing this scheme, HPPCL seeks to reach the PAFs and other communities through the rural youth, while helping them engage in competitive and constructive activities. Tournament would be organized for various sporting activities ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 13 SAWRA-KUDDU HEP (111 MW)-Environment Monitoring Report No. 2 Sawra-Kuddu-2009-10/24 separately for men and women. The financial norm for organizing the tournament for Team Event and Individual Event would be Rs. 30000/- and Rs. 15000/- respectively. This scheme has been started from the financial year 2009-10. Achievement and target in respect Organizing of Sports Tournament Scheme Name of Project Sports Tournament Organized Proposed target for the year during (2009-10) (2010-11) Sawra-Kuddu HEP 2 2

6. Competition for school students: The scheme is again an awareness exercise with CSR objectives wherein annual competitions for students of High Schools and Senior Secondary Schools in PAA and PAZ would be organized covering events like debates, essay-writing, poetry competition, slogan coining, quiz, cultural activities etc. Financial norms for School level competitions are about Rs. 5,000/- per school and Annual Fair (Varshik Mela) Rs. 1.00 lakh.

The scheme has been initiated during 2009-10. Achievements and targets in respect of School competition & Annual Fair (Varshik Mela) scheme is as under

Name of School Competition Proposed target (Varshik Mela) Proposed target Project organized during for the year organized during for the year (2009-10) (2010-11) (2009-10) (2010-11) Sawra- 1 3 1 1 Kuddu HEP

7 Self Employment Scheme: This scheme has been formulated last year. (2009-10) This scheme is based on self employment through small business venture. This could be in the form of small industry, agriculture or horticulture based activity, animal husbandry related activity or any service. Activity could be taken up by one family or one member in the family on individual basis. The activity could also be taken up in a group where either the activity is large or there are advantages of working in a group. The objective of the scheme is to assist families for starting their own occupation towards becoming self-employed and also becoming capable to provide employment to others. Financial Assistance worth Rs. 50,000/- per applicant (sole or joint) will be provided to the eligible families fulfilling the requirement for this assistance. In case of joint application or proposal by a group of applicants from eligible PAFs, the amount of assistance shall in the multiples of applicants. Name of Project Proposed Target for (2010-11) under Self Employment Scheme Sawra-Kuddu HEP 5

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8. R&R Medical Fund Scheme: HPPCL has formulated this scheme 2009 and the principal aim of the scheme is to improve health conditions and increase longevity of PAFs and other eligible persons. The scheme is primarily meant for MPAFs and PAFs but others would also be covered depending upon specific activity under this scheme and degree of impact of the project on the person concerned besides cases (of inhabitants of PAA) on compassionate ground. The main Objectives of the scheme are Preventing diseases in PAA and PAZ through focused immunization, Providing free medical check-up, Purveying free medicine to needy, Giving assistance for such medical treatment as are not possible in medical camps, Providing assistance for treatment by specialist(s) or for critical diseases or referral cases, Assistance in case of accidents, assisting the disabled PAFs acquire specialized kits/aid.

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