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SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Project and public purpose The proposed project is envisioned to construct APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. For the implementation of the project an area of 39.61 hectares of land spread over Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District needs to be acquired. After the establishment of the University in May 2014, the University functions inside the campus of College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET). The need for the project arises from the need for own campus for the University. As per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 2-(1)-(b)-(v), the project can be considered as a public purpose. 1.2 Location The proposed land to be acquired is spread over an area of 39.61 hectares of land spread over Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District. 1.3. Size and attributes of land acquisition For the proposed project an extend of 39.61 hectares of land spread over 32 survey numbers in Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District is to be acquired. The proposed area is located approximatelty 15 kms from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. The area is well connected through road facilities and frequent services is provided by KSRTC from all parts of the city to the proposed land. 1.4 Alternatives considered No alternative land has been considered for the proposed project. 1.5 Social impacts For the proposed project an extend of 39.61 hectares of land spread over 32 survey numbers in Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District is to be acquired. The area is mainly used for rubber plantation. Around 20 residential bulidings and a poultry farm is identified at the proposed project area, which needs Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 1 SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University to be acquired for the project. Rehabilitation for the displaced people should be provided. A water stream is also present in the proposed area. Measures should be taken to conserve the natural drainage system in the area. 1.6 Mitigation measures To mitigate the social impact of the proposed land acquisition, R&R package should be provided to the families as per the Policies issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(MS)No.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015 and G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCT in LAR&R Act 2013. The authorities should take necessary actions to ensure that the existing water bodies such as streams in the project area will not be affected during and after each stage of the implementation of the project. Reconstruction of livelihood of people is an important factor in this project. It is a very difficult task to the people to recreate their commercial enterprises in a new area. So, the assistance should be provided to them in order to successfully recreate their livelihood. The families losing place of stay should be provided with proper rehabilitation measures as per the Act. Safety of the people during the construction phase of the project and healthy disposal of wastages which may arise out of construction should be ensured. Maintaining roads, pathways, present on the proposed land should be given priorities as the people residing on the boundary of the proposed land will face difficulties for free passage. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 2 SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University CHAPTER 2 DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Background of the Project including Developer’s Background and Governance/Management structure The proposed project is intended for the construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Currently the University functions inside the campus of College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), Sreekaryam. For the proposed project an extend of 39.61 hectares of land spread over 32 survey numbers in Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District is to be acquired. The District Collector Thiruvananthapuram as per letter no. K3–159990/18 dated 26/11/2019 invited proposals to conduct Social Impact Assessment prior to the Land Acquisition for the project. The Centre for Management was entrusted with the work by the Government of Kerala vide GO(P)No.95/2019/RD dated 23/12/2019 (Kerala Gazette No. 3184 – Vol. 8 dated 24/12/2019) to conduct the Social Impact Assessment. 2.2 Rationale for Project, including how the project fits the public purpose criteria listed in the Act. The proposed projects intends to construct APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The University, after its establishment in May 2014, is functioning inside the campus of College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET). The implementation of the project will provide an independent campus for the university. As per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 2-(1)-(b)-(v), the project can be considered as a public purpose. 2.3 Details of Project size, location, capacity outputs, production targets, costs and risks The area to be acquired for the proposed project is spread over 39.61 hectares of land under 32 survey numbers in Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 3 SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Fig. 2.1: Photographs of Project Area Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 4 SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University 2.4 Examination of alternatives No alternative land was considered for the project. 2.5 Phases of the Project Construction In accordance with the proposed project, an independent campus will be established for the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological Unversity. 2.6 Core design Features, size and Type of Facilities The proposed project aims at the construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological Unversity. The project requires a total area of 39.61 hectares of land spread over Vilappil Village of Kattakkada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District. 2.7 Need for Ancillary Infrastructural Facilities In addition to the establishment of the University, a good road network should be maintained at the project area. The acquisition of the proposed land include pathways used by the people residing near the area. 2.8 Workforce Requirements (temporary and permanent) The work force for the project is not yet assessed. Both temporary and permanent workforce need be employed with modern machineries and equipment at appropriate stages of the project implementation. 2.9 Details of Social Impact Assessment/Environment Impact Assessment if Already Conducted and any Technical Facility Reports No Social Impact Assessment/Environment Impact Assessment has been conducted previously in association with the proposed project. 2.10 Applicable legislations and policies The land acquisition for the proposed project is governed by the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 5 SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University CHAPTER 3 TEAM COMPOSITION, APPROACH, METHODOLOGY AND SCHEDULE OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3.1 List of all Team Members with Qualifications The details of the team members involved in the SIA are given in Annexure III. 3.2 Description and Rationale for the Methodology and Tools Used to collect Information for the Social Impact Assessment An inclusive and participatory approach through involvement of multiple stakeholders such as elected representatives and project affected people including vulnerable sections such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, and those among below poverty line, at appropriate stages of the project. 3.3 Sampling Methodology Used Qualitative information was gathered along with the field survey through public consultation/Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with all relevant stakeholders. The public consultation encompassed the project components as well as its socio- economic impacts. The SIA team had preliminary discussions with the key officials of the district administration and gathered information regarding the status of the government procedures, the project area and intensity of the acquisition. The team also made a preliminary site visit with the officials for physical inspection and information dissemination purposes. The existing conditions of land, status of infrastructure/structures, land use pattern and the facilities available to people residing in the project area were analysed. The quantitative information regarding the families affected by the project was collected through household surveys, in the form of structured questionnaires. The survey was conducted in all the households of the persons affected by the project. The results of the survey provided information pertaining to the demography, socio-economic status and livelihood status of the target community, and formed the basis for development of Social Impact Management Plan. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 6 SIA of Land Acquisition for the Construction