CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 -EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................... 01 CHAPTER 2 -DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................... 04 CHAPTER 3 -TEAM COMPOSITIONAPPROACH, METHODOLOGY AND SCHEDULE OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT.............08 CHAPTER 4 – LAND ASSESSMENT ............................................................................... 11 CHAPTER 5 -ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION (WHERE REQUIRED) OF AFFECTED FAMILIES AND ASSETS ............................................. 14 CHAPTER 6 –SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL PROFILE (AFFECTED AREA AND RESETTLEMENT SITE)............................. 16 CHAPTER 7 - SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT ...................................................... 20 CHAPTER 8 –SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK............................................................ 23 CHAPTER 9 - SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN BUDGET AND FINANCING OF MITIGATION PLAN.......................................... 25 CHAPTER 10 - SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION................................................................................... 26 CHAPTER 11 - ANALYSIS OF COSTS AND BENEFITS AND RECOMMENDATION ON ACQUISITION........................................ 27 ANNEXURES ....................................................................................................................... 29 SIA of Land Acquisition for Establishing Industrial Park by KINFRA (Koodali, Pattannur and Keezhallur Villages) CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Project and public purpose The proposed project is intended to establish an Industrial Park byKINFRAunder the IDZ scheme in Koodali, Pattannur and KeezhallurVillages of Thalassery Taluk in Kannur District. The project aims at improving the industrial facilities of the District thereby increasing the overall development of the State. This will in turn increase the employment opportunities to the populace. Establishment of industrial park can attract more investments in the state thus strengthening the economy as well. 1.2 Location Government of Kerala had accorded administrative sanction vide to acquire a total area of 313.81 Acres of land fromKoodali, Pattannur and KeezhallurVillages of Thalassery Taluk in Kannur Districtfor establishing an Industrial Park by KINFRA. 1.3. Size and attributes of land acquisition An extent of 313.81 acres of land under survey Nos. 84, 85, 86pt, 1pt, 2pt from Keezhallur Village, survey Nos. 73pt, 72pt, 167, 175, 176pt, 177/1, 3pt, 178pt, 179pt from Pattannur Village and survey Nos. 39pt, 40pt, 143pt, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 136pt, 134pt, 133pt, 132, 131pt fromKoodali Village in Kannur district is required for the implementation the proposed project. The proposed are is situated 7 kms away from Pazhassi Dam. The land identified for the project of establishing the Industrial Park belongs to Around 103 families, within which around 10 residential structures are identified. The area mainly include cashew plantation and left over land after laterite stone mining. The number of houses to be acquired may change once the final plan is prepared. 1.4 Alternatives considered The project is intended for developing various infrastructural and business ventures near to the Kannur International Airport. The implementation of the Industrial park Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 1 SIA of Land Acquisition for Establishing Industrial Park by KINFRA (Koodali, Pattannur and Keezhallur Villages) can cater the development of the area. As the project is intended to improve infrastructure facilities near to the airport, no other alternatives are considered. 1.5 Social impacts The land identified for the project of establishing the Industrial Park belongs to Around 103families, within which around 10 residential structures are identified. The lion’s share of the area is rich with Cashew farms. A good portion of the area is the land remaining after mining of Laterite stones. The project area is around 28km away from District Collectorate and is bordered by the Pazhassi Dam constructed on the Irrikkur River to the south. The number of houses to be acquired may change once the final plan is prepared. 1.6 Mitigation measures The land identified for the project of establishing the Industrial Park belongs to Around 103 families, within which around 10 residential structures are identified. The area mainly include cashew plantation and left over land after laterite stone mining. The number of houses to be acquired may change once the final plan is prepared. However, by considering the following measures the authorities can mitigate and compensate the possible negative impacts of the land acquisition. Compensation for the land owners as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. Resettlement and Rehabilitation procedure as per the Policy issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide 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 RFCTLARR Act 2013. Reconstruction of livelihood of people is an important factor in this project. Majority of the directly affected families are relying on the project area for their livelihood through cashew farm and rubber plantations. The loss of these assets will cause them a significant impact. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 2 SIA of Land Acquisition for Establishing Industrial Park by KINFRA (Koodali, Pattannur and Keezhallur Villages) The directly affected people should be considered for the job opportunities that will be created by the establishment of the proposed project. Through this, the impact of losing livelihood as a result of land acquisition can be minimised. The successful rehabilitation of the directly affected families are the other major concern in this land acquisition. The authorities should make sure that the displaced families will get proper rehabilitation. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 3 SIA of Land Acquisition for Establishing Industrial Park by KINFRA (Koodali, Pattannur and Keezhallur Villages) CHAPTER 2 DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Background of the Project including Developer’s Background and Governance/Management structure As part of the decision to establish an Industrial Park for KINFRA, Government of Kerala (GoK) had accorded administrative to acquire a total area of 313.81 Acres of land fromKoodali, Pattannur and KeezhallurVillages of Thalassery Taluk in Kannur District for establishing an Industrial Park by KINFRA. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act 2013, enacted by the Government of India, has mandated the conduct of Social Impact Assessment study prior to the land acquisition. Government of Kerala had accorded sanction vide G.O.(P) No.53/2019/RD dated 28/08/2019 to Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram to conduct SIA in this regard and to prepare a Social Impact Management Plan for the same.The entire project is designed to involve and integrate the local community in all intended developmental initiatives.The concept of the Industrial Park is to provide a single platform that brings together various infrastructural facilities and industrial assistance from the Government to the public. The project would take an environment friendly approach by conserving energy and making use of alternate technologies. The land in Kannur district which has been proposed for the Industrial Park could be acquired due to the following reasons: The number of stakeholders in the proposed project site is very few. Lion share of the proposed project site include cashew plantations and land remaining after laterite stone mining. Only 10 families need to be rehabilitated. The final number of families to be rehabilitated may be even less when the final pan is completed. Houses near the border may be excluded while preparing the final plan for the proposed project site. Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram 4 SIA of Land Acquisition for Establishing Industrial Park by KINFRA (Koodali, Pattannur and Keezhallur Villages) A stone crusher plant is also situated in the proposed project site. If needed this can also be excluded. 2.2 Rationale for Project, including how the project fits the public purpose criteria listed in the Act. The project aims in developing the district as a leading industrial hub. The industrial park can cater the social and economic development in the area. Industrialisation has resulted in a considerable rise in the standard of living of the people. Increase in job opportunities is a major advantage. As part of the decision to establish an Industrial Park for KINFRA, Government of Kerala (GoK) had accorded administrative sanction to acquire a total area of 313.81 Acres of land in Koodali, Pattannur and Keezhallur Villages of Thalassery Taluk in Kannur District for establishing an Industrial Park by KINFRA. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act 2013, enacted by the Government of India, has mandated the conduct of Social Impact Assessment study prior to the land acquisition. Government of Kerala had accorded sanction vide G.O.(P) No.53/2019/RD dated 28/08/2019 to Centre for Management Development, Thiruvananthapuram to conduct SIA in this regard and to prepare a Social