Initial Environment Examination

Project Number: 40648-033 November 2016

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism - Tranche 2

Subproject : Development of Tourist Facilities at Deoban (Yamuna Circuit Lot 2)

Submitted by

Program Management Unit, Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun

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Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

Loan No: 2833 IND November 2016

Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand

Subproject – Development of Tourist Facilities at Deoban (Yamuna Circuit Lot 2)

Tranche II

Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank

This IEE is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archaeological Survey of India BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand BoQ - Bill of Quantities CO - Carbon monoxide CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board DSC - Design and Supervision Consultant EA - Executing Agency EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environment Management Plan ES - Environmental Specialist GC - General Conditions GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI - Government of India GoUK - Government of Uttarakhand IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism IEE - Initial environmental examination INR - Indian Rupee MLD - Million Litres per day MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests MFF - Multi- Trench Financing Facility NGO - Non-Governmental Organization NOx - Nitrogen oxide PD - Project Director PIU - Project Implementation Unit PM - Particulate Matter PMC - Project Management Consultant PMU - Project Management Unit PUC - Pollution Under Control Certificate RP - Resettlement Plan RPM - Respirable Particulate Matter SAUW - South Asia Urban Development and Water Division SC - Scheduled Castes SEAC - State Expert Appraisal Committee SO2 - Sulphur dioxide SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter SPS - Safeguards Policy Statement STP - Sewage Treatment Plant

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Table of Contents

S. Chapter Page No. No. Executive Summary 6 I Introduction 8 A. Background 8 B. Purpose of the IEE 8 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 8 D Review and Approval Procedure 11 E Report Structure 11 II Description of Project Components 12 A. Components of the sub project 12 B. Project Category 13 C. Project Location 13 D Sub project Proposals 15 E Operation & Maintenance 16 F Project period and Implementation Schedule 16 III Description of Existing Environment 17 A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 17 B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity 21 C. Economic Resources 24 D. Social and Cultural Resources 25 IV Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 28 A. Location Impact 28 B. Environmental Impacts 28 C. Construction Impact 29 D. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Impacts 30 V Institutional Requirements and Environment Management and 34 monitoring plan A. Institutional Arrangements 34 B. Environment Management 35 C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 41 D. Capacity Building 42 E. Environmental Budget 44 F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 45 VI. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 46 A. Consultation Process 46 B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure 47 C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 47 VII Findings & Recommendations 50 VIII Conclusions 51

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List of Tables Table Description Page No. No. 1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 9 2. Description of the Subproject Components 12 3. Water Quality 20 4. Ambient Air Quality 21 5. Ambient Noise Levels at the Site 21 6. Demography of District Dehradun 25 7. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures 30 8. Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts 36 9. Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-2 sub project 42 10. Training Modules for Environmental Management 43 11. Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs 44 12. Consultations with Stakeholders 46

List of Figures

Figure Description Page No. No. 1. Location of Dehradun District in Uttarakhand 14 2. Map showing Chakrata and Deoban 14 3. Layout of Deoban FRH 15 4. Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography 18 5. Seismic Zones of India 19 6. Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand 22 7. Google image of Asan Conservation Reserve and Binog Sanctuary from 23 Deoban FRH 8. Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand 49

List of Annexure

Annexure Description Page No. No. 1. MoU between UTDB and Uttarakhand Forest Department 52 2. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 60 3. Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject 64 area 4. Attendance details of meetings and consultations 66 5. Photographs 69

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu. 2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the development of tourists facilities at Deoban, Uttarakhand under Tranche 2. The main aspect for the scope of work at this site is renovation of Deoban TRH. 3. Proposed works in the subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism related infrastructure including Landscape Improvements at Deoban, Fencing of premises for 675 Mtr. (Front Ground/FRH), Renovation and Refurbishment of forest rest house, Repair and Maintenance of FRH, Repair & Maintenance of Outhouse & Kitchen, Water lifting and supply system for water demands of the rest house, Portable Solar Lanterns/Battery Lanterns/Portable Gas Lighting/Gas Water Heater etc. with complete fittings etc., Portable tents, Torch, Binoculars, for tourist etc., Canteen equipments like LPG Gas, Crockery, Kitchen Appliances and the Like etc. 4. Deoban FRH is one of the oldest FRH in India built in the year 1953. Geo coordinates of FRH are N- 30º 44’ 53.2” E-077º 52’ 03.7”. FRH is situated at the height of 2815 mtr surrounded with ever green forest. Deoban FRH offers majestic view of Himalayas with lush green forest and rocks. 5. The project will be executed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department under “Force Accounts”. 6. Since the area receives heavy snowfall and remains closed for almost 06 months due to snow and rain induced road damage etc (in monsoon), the duration of the project is kept 12 months, though the quantum of works and hence time required is very less. 7. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is proposed as part of this IEE which includes (i) mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation, (ii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv) Grievance redress mechanism. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. 8. The environmental impact of the subproject is not significant and is placed at Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. 9. One field in which impacts are much of interest in the subproject is being in an ecological and natural resources rich region and series of specific measures have been developed to avoid damaging the ecosystem during construction. 10. Mitigation will be assured by implementation of EMP during construction and operation stages. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that all measures are implemented, and will determine whether the environment is protected as intended. It will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) will work closely with Department of Tourism in implementing the program. Any requirements for remedial action will be reported to the Project Management Unit (PMU). 11. The main impacts of this project will be beneficial during operation as the proposed activities shall gear towards making the TRH liveable and lovable. This would lead to 6

Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination economic gains in the area. 12. Once the system is operating, most facilities will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment, rather ecological improvement is expected by this project. 13. Habitation is quite far from the impact zone of the site. There were consultations with Forest Dept. during developing the IEE through a series of meetings, after which views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and the planning and development of the project. The IEE will be made available at public locations in the town and will be disclosed to a wider audience via the ADB website. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during project implementation, to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the opportunity to participate in its development and implementation. 14. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) is also established at Dehradun. A Safeguards Specialist within the PMU will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team will be responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the EARF and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the various sub-projects. 15. The DSC Safeguards Specialist will support environmental management functions including updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. 16. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the Project as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background 17. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The expected Impact of the Project in the four states is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in priority state tourism sub circuits divided into marketable cluster destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities. 18. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. 19. Proposed works in the subproject mainly comprises of repair and maintenance and refurbishment of Forest Rest House, fencing, landscaping and arrangements for water lifting. 20. As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, and in line with the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) for the project, all the sub-project components for the proposed works are categorized as ‘B’ and an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) prepared. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed works in the sub project. The IEE was based on a review of sub-project site plans and reports; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. 21. Based on the findings of the IEE, an Environmental management plan (EMP) has been prepared, outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub project.

B. Purpose of the IEE 22. This IEE assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed subproject and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE is based on a review of subproject site plans and reports; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. 23. There are also minor construction impacts due to repair, refurbishment works which will be of limited intensity and of short duration. Therefore, as per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the sub-project components are categorized as ‘B’ and this IEE carried out. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. 24. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared.

C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 25. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed sub-project is shown in Table 1. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF, GoI) specifies the 8

Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourist facilities at Deoban,Yamuna Circuit, Lot-2 Initial Environment Examination mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized into two categories1 - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and man- made resources. Given that the sub-project is not covered in the ambit of the EIA notification, Environment clearance requirements from the GoI are not triggered.

Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Development of The EIA notification, 2006 (and its These sub-projects are not covered in the Deoban Forest subsequent amendments in 2009) ambit of the EIA notification as they are Rest House, provides for categorization of not covered either under Category A or Yamuna Circuit projects into category A and B, Category B of the notification. As a result, Lot-2 based on extent of impacts. the categorization, and the subsequent environmental assessment and clearance requirements, either from the state or the GoI is not triggered. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 This act provides guidelines for conservation of forests and diversion of forest land for non-forest use. The law also states guidelines on de-reservation of various categories of forests for diversion of forest land. This law describes the penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Restriction on the de-reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose. If forest land is to be acquired for the project, the Forestry Clearance needs to be taken. The subproject is existing Forest Rest House, located in Reserve Forest area. (Deoban forest block in Kanasar Range of Chakrata forest division in Dehradun district). Project will be executed by the Forest Dept. Under “Force Accounts” for which MoU has been signed with the Forest Dept. Annexure 1. Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 Categorization of sub-project components into A, B or C and developing required level of environmental assessment for each

1All projects or activities included as Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this notification; All projects or activities included as Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this notification. In addition, General Condition (GC) of the notification specifies that any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries

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Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria component. IEE for proposed project in Yamuna Circuit (lot-2) Deoban FRH is categorized as B The Ancient Monuments and Not Applicable Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the rules, 1959 provide guidance for carrying out activities, including conservation, construction and reuse in and around the protected monuments. Water (Prevention and control of Consent for Establishment (CFE) and pollution) Act, 1974 and Air Consent for Operation (CFO) from the (prevention and control of pollution) Uttaranchal SPCB for all sub-projects Act, 1981 requiring, setting up of hot mix plants, wet mix plants, stone crushers and diesel generators. Not required for this package. The Wildlife Conservation Act, 1972, Though it is a reserve forest area, but no amended in 2003 and 2006, provides wildlife protected area nearby. FRH is for protection and management of located in Reserved Forest and No Protected Areas. National Park, WL Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve is available within 15 Km Area. The nearest protected area is Asan Conservation Reserve which is 63 kms (towards Dehradun) from Deoban FRH and Binog WL Sanctuary Mussoorie which is 103 km from the Deoban FRH.* *Google image of nearest protected areas wrt Deoban FRH shown in fig. 7(i) and (ii)

26. The above Table indicates that the proposed sub-project does not need to go through a full-scale environmental assessment process; as the scale of impacts and categorization of the sub-project components will not require clearances from Competent Authorities. Therefore, any further approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoUK are not envisaged. 27. The ADB guidelines, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of Project preparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment2 required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist method was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the project in planning phase. The REA checklist is attached as Annexure 3 with this report. The sub-project has been categorized as B. Accordingly this

2 As per SPS 2009 projects are assigned to one of the following four categories: (i) Category A. A proposed project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required. (ii) Category B. A proposed project is classified as category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts are less adverse than those of category A projects. These impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for category A projects. An initial environmental examination is required. (iii) Category C. A proposed project is classified as category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications need to be reviewed (iv) Category FI. A proposed project is classified as category FI if it involves investment of ADB funds to or through a FI (paras. 65-67).

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IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub-project has been prepared. 28. The proposed subproject entails work in Forest Rest House and will be executed by forest Department under “force accounts” procurement method.

D. Review and Approval Procedure 29. For Category B projects, the Initial Environmental report is reviewed by ADB’s Regional Department sector division and Environment and Social Safeguards Division, and by the Executing Agency, and additional comments may be sought from project affected people and other stakeholders. All comments are incorporated in preparing the final documents, which are reviewed by the Executing Agency and the EA then officially submits the IEE report to ADB for consideration by the Board of Directors. Completed report is made available worldwide by ADB, via the depository library system and the ADB website.

E. Report Structure 30. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section: (i) Introduction; (ii) Description of Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public consultation & Information Disclosure; (vii) Findings and Recommendations; and (viii) Conclusions.

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II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

A. Components of the sub project 31. Table 2 provides a summary of each of the existing condition, need for the project and components proposed under this subproject. Location of project sites is shown in Figure 1. Table 2: Description of the Subproject Components Area Description Need of sub project Proposed Components Deoban FRH is 16 Km. from The site has great • Landscape Improvements Chakrata, at an elevation of tourist potential but at Deoban, 2815 Mtr. It is 120 Km from due to lack of basic • Fencing of premises for 675 state capital Dehradun. facilities like proper Mtr. (Front Ground/FRH) Geo coordinates of the site are water supply and the • Renovation and N- 30º 44’ 53.2” E-077º 52’ existing condition of Refurbishment of forest rest 03.7”. the FRH which needs house The FRH is located within the repair and renovation, • Repair and Maintenance of Reserve forest area. Deoban the tourism potential FRH FRH is nestled in the lap of can’t be harnessed • Repair & Maintenance of Deoban forest block in Kanasar and tourist Outhouse & Kitchen range of Chakrata forest division satisfaction is not • Furnishing of Dormitory in Dehradun district. achieved. • Water lifting and supply Deoban FRH is 13 km From Due to the lack of system for water demands Kalsi Tiuni Motor Road. From facilities, tourist of the rest house. Kalsi Tiuni motor road forest footfall is also • Portable Solar Lanterns/ Road of 13 Km leads to Deoban decreasing as can be Battery Lanterns/Portable FRH. There are also 02 track seen from figures Gas Lighting/Gas Water routes leading to FRH: below: Heater etc. with complete Track Route- 10 km from 2011-12 :- 944 fittings etc. Janglat Chawki, persons • Portable tents, Torch, Track Route- 08 km from 2012-13 :- 668 Binoculars, for tourist etc. Kanasar persons • Significance Canteen equipments like Deoban FRH is one of the There is a need to LPG Gas, Crockery, oldest FRH in India built in the repair, renovate and Kitchen Appliances and the year 1953. No other rest house improve the facilities Like etc. is available in the area. at FRH and water supply arrangement. FRH is situated at high altitude No new accommodation facility surrounded with ever green is proposed. Project is planned forest. It has great tourist to improve the available potential, since from one can accommodation facilities at FRH see a large range of Himalayas and increase tourist footfall with green forest and rocks. through enhanced tourist satisfaction. Accommodation Details of FRH are as Below- Rooms :- 03 Nos. Out House:- 01 No. Dormitory :- 01 No. Total 03 rooms are available in FRH and large camping site of 1 hectare is also available for accommodation. Since area receives heavy snowfall, FRH is Closed for tourists in winter season from Nov to Feb. Peak occupancy is in March to June. 12

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No Electrical Connection is available at FRH. Only solar light facility is available. No continuous water supply arrangement is there. Water is manually brought from a small water body nearby the site.

Sub project area has a clean environment with no air and noise pollution due to the absence of any polluting source in the area. Major trees found in the nearby forest are Pine, and sheesham. Red Rock and clay soil are available in and around the FRH. Waste Management is done by Soak Pits and for other solid waste there are dust Bins.

This Project is being prepared to fulfil the basic necessary facilities to meet the requirements of the tourists.

B. Project Category 32. This is a tourism infrastructure development sub-project, and as explained above it has been categorized as ‘Category B’, because it is not expected to have major negative environmental impacts. Under ADB procedures such projects require an IEE to identify and mitigate the impacts, and to determine whether further study or a more detailed EIA may be required.

C. Project Location DEOBAN FRH 33. Deoban is situated at elevation of 2814 meter in Chakrata Forest Division in Dehradun District. Deoban is 16 Km. from Chakrata & 120 Km. from Dehradun 105 Km. from Mussoorie and 350 Km. from Delhi. Chakrata is well connected by road with Dehradun, Vikasnagar and Mussoorie. There is connected Forest Road from Chakrata to Deoban and distance lies 16 Km. Figure 1 shows the map of Uttarakhand with Dehradun district and Figure 2 indicates location of Deoban FRH in Chakrata block. Figure 3 shows the layout of Deoban FRH.

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Figure 1: Location of Dehradun District in Uttarakhand

Figure 2: Map showing Chakrata and Deoban FRH

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Figure 3: LayLayout of Deoban FRH

D. Sub project Proposal 34. The location is a paradisdise for nature Lovers, since from the FRH, ann exceptionally beautiful view of Himalayas is seen. The place is a heaven for those seeking trtranquility and peace in view of the grandeur ofo the mountains, the green valley, rich forestt aand pastures, fresh air, clear streams, bracacing climates which provide the solitude nnecessary for meditation. The beautiful surroundioundings provide an escape from the heat andnd dust of the plains and noise of the city Life. Deoban Forest House is nestledled in the lap of Deoban Forest Block in Kanasasar Range of Chakrata Forest Division in Dehrhradun District. Deoban is 16 km far from Chakakrata and 120 km from Dehradun. FRH Deobanban has three suites, one out house and large ttenting site of one hectare. Due to the existingg condition of the FRH, the tourist potential of FRFRH cannot be harnessed. This Project is prepaared to fulfill the basic necessary facilities at thee FRH to meet the requirements of the tourists.

• The overall objective of the project is to enhance the quality of ththe ecotourist destination of the Deobanan FRH. Due to lack of infrastructure facilities, wwater, electric arrangement, parking space spac and dilapidated access road – tourist faface problems. The scope of works is ass given below: • Landscape Improvementnts at Deoban, • Fencing of premises forr 675 Mtr. (Front Ground/FRH) • Renovation and Refurbisishment of forest rest house • Repair and Maintenancee oof FRH • Repair & Maintenance of Outhouse & Kitchen • Furnishing of Dormitory • Water lifting and supply systems for water demands of the rest house. 15

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• Portable Solar Lanterns/Battery Lanterns/Portable Gas Lighting/Gas Water Heater etc. with complete fittings etc. • Portable tents, Torch, Binoculars, for tourist etc. • Canteen equipments like LPG Gas, Crockery, Kitchen Appliances and the Like etc. Approach and Methodology. 35. The project aims for an integrated development of basic infrastructure and amenities along with all tourism facilities in a balanced manner. The existing facilities in the FRH are in dilapidated stage and have also outlived their design period life and become insufficient to cope with increased tourist flow. 36. A careful design and development of the basic infrastructure like landscaping, renovation of dormitory, drinking water etc shall enhance the quality of the FRH without damaging the historic value of the components within the FRH. The design proposal shall be in sync with the existing structures and open spaces and shall add value to the existing physical setting. The methodology to achieve this goal gives emphasis to: • Selection of materials and fixtures: Maximum use of locally available materials and techniques is recommended so as to make the replacement or restoration of new elements easy in future. Fixtures and connections used in the proposed design shall be compatible with environment and materials. • Visitor comfort: This is a major factor that has to be considered at macro and micro levels of design interventions. All design proposals shall be geared to the requirement of the visitor. The main goal of the project is to transform the Deoban FRH into a better space for the tourists to visit. Work components. 37. The work components of the sub project Deoban FRH are: • Landscape Improvements at Deoban, • Fencing of premises for 675 Mtr. (Front Ground/FRH) • Renovation and Refurbishment of forest rest house • Repair and Maintenance of FRH • Repair & Maintenance of Outhouse & Kitchen • Furnishing of Dormitory • Water lifting and supply system for water demands of the rest house. • Portable Solar Lanterns/Battery Lanterns/Portable Gas Lighting/Gas Water Heater etc. with complete fittings etc. • Portable tents, Torch, Binoculars, for tourist etc. • Canteen equipments like LPG Gas, Crockery, Kitchen Appliances etc.

E. Operation and Maintenance. 38. As per the MoU signed between the Tourism Dept. and the Forest Department, Uttarakhand Forest Dept. will be the asset owner after the completion of construction of the subproject at Deoban.

F. Project period and Implementation Schedule 39. Implementation period for this package is 12 months.

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III. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 40. Uttarakhand became a separate state carved out of hill districts and sub Himalayan regions of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000 and is the newly formed hill state in the Indian Himalayan Region. The geographical location (28°43'N to 31°27'N and 77°34' E to 81°02' E) resource setting of Uttarakhand is unique and shares its borders with China and Nepal. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region on the north, Nepal on the east and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the South, Haryana to the West and Himachal Pradesh to the North West. There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped into two divisions: Kumaon division and Garhwal division. The Kumaon division includes six districts: (i) Almora, (ii) Bageshwar, (iii) Champawat, (iv) Nainital, (v) Pithoragarh, and (vi) Udham Singh Nagar. The Garhwal division includes seven districts: (i) Dehradun; (ii) Haridwar; (iii) TehriGarhwal; (iv) Uttarkashi; (v) Chamoli; (vi) Pauri Garhwal (commonly known as Garhwal); and (vii) Rudraprayag. 41. Uttarakhand has a total geographic area of 51,125 km², of which 93% is mountainous and 64% is covered by forest. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely forested. The difference in altitude between the lowest parts and the highest part (snow peaks of Nandadevi) is almost 7,000 meters. 42. The state is the birth place of four major river systems - Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda. The snow capped mountains; Rolling Meadows, high altitude lakes, dense forests and wetland habitat support a diverse and exotic wild life, birds and plants species in Garhwal and Kumaon, the two regions of Uttarakhand. The source of Yamuna lies in the Yamunotri glacier at a height 6387 m on the South Western slopes of Bhandarpooch peaks which lies in the Mussoorie range of the lower Himalayas in the Uttarakashi district, Uttarakhand, North of Haridwar. River Yamuna and some of its tributaries like River Tons pass by monuments and interesting places like Hanol, Lakhamandal, Vyas shikhar, Deoban, Tiger falls etc. which have not yet been publicized. 43. Deoban FRH is one of the oldest FRHs in India built in the year 1953. FRH is situated at the height of 2814 mtr surrounded with ever green forest. This is the place from where one can see a large range of Himalayas with evergreen forest and rocks. Chakrata Forest Division also has a wide range of biodiversity, The main flora in Deoban forest are Deodaar, Burans Oak, Thunar, Kail, Akharot, Ringal, jhoola etc. end Fauna comprises Leopard, Leoard Cat, Wild Cat, Himalayas Black Bear, Wild boare Brown hare, Cheer Pheasant, Monaal Pheasant, Common Ouail, Chakor, Batter, Titar. There are many worth seeing sites around and nearby Deoban namely Chakrata Kanasar, Mundali, Tiger fall, Kathiyan, Daragaad, Budher, Kunain etc.

Topography 44. Dehra Dun can be divided into two distinct tracts i.e. the montane tract and the sub- montane tract. The montane tract covers whole Chakrata tehsil of the district and consists entirely of a succession of mountains and gorges and comprises Jaunsar Bhabar. The mountains are very rough with steep slopes. The most important features of the tract is the ridge which separates the drainage are of Tons on the west from that of Yamuna on the east. Below the montane tract follows the sub-montane tract, which is the famous Dun valley bounded by Shivalik hills in the south and outer scarp of the Himalayas in the north. Figure 4 shows the general topography of Uttarakhand.

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Figure 4: Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography Source: Uttarakhand State of the Environment Report (2004) Climate 45. The Climate of the Dehradun district is generally temperate. It varies greatly from tropical to severe cold depending upon the altitude of the area. The district being hilly, temperature variations due to difference in elevation are considerable. In the hilly regions, the summer is pleasant, but in the Doon, the heat is often intense, although not to such degree as in the plains of the adjoining district. The temperature drops below freezing point not only at high altitude but even at places like Dehradun during the winters, when the higher peaks are also under snow. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 2073.3 mm. Most of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the months from June to September, July and August being rainiest. 46. The climate of Dehradun district varies from Sub-tropical monsoon type (mild Winter, hot summer) to tropical upland type (mild and dry winter, short mild summer). The northern part of the district is perennially under snow cover, here the climate is sub-arctic type as the area is represented by lofty Himalayan Range. Severe winter and comparatively higher rainfall are the characteristic features of the northern part. The district is represented by mainly four seasons viz. the cold winter season, (December to February), the hot weather season (March to May), southwest monsoon season (June to September) followed by post monsoon season (October to November). Rainfall, spatially, is highly variable depending upon the altitude. Larger part of the district is situated on the southern slopes of the outer Himalayas, monsoon currents can penetrate through trenched valleys, the rainfall reaches its maximal in the monsoon season. About 75% of rain occurs in this zone during the monsoon season, June to September. August is the wettest month. Rainfall rapidly decreases after September and it is the minimum in November. About 17% of the annual precipitation occurs in four winter months. The winter precipitation is in association with the passage of the western disturbances and is mostly in the form of snowfall, particularly at higher elevations. The precipitation during the pre-monsoon month, which is about 7% of the annual total and the post-monsoon months, is frequently associated with thunderstorms. The average annual rainfall is 1095.0, 1552.8, 1631.2, 1917.5, 1948.5, 2092.9 mm at the rainguage stations located at Dharasu, Uttarkashi, Rajgarhi, JamunaChetty, Rana and Kharsali, respectively.

Geology 47. Doon valley is an inter-montane valley located in the lap of Shivalik Hills. The large part of valley is occupied by a broad synclinal depression. Geologically Doon valley can be divided into three regions of Lesser Himalayas, The Shivalik group and the Doon Gravels. The lesser Himalaya is extended towards the North-Eastern part of the alley to the South Eastern part of the valley. The Shivalik Group consists predominantly of fluvial sequences

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Figigure 5: Seismic Zones of India

Surface Waters 50. The Shivalik (outer and lowerl ranges of Himalayas) lies at its feet, the oouter- scrap of the Himalayas bound it on the northn and the scared Ganga and the Yamuna sskirt in on the east and the west respectivelyly. The Ganga enters the district in the eaststern Doon at Tapoban and meandering southuth-west goes to Hardwar via Raiwala near RiRishikesh. The Yamuna enters the district in Jaaunsar and flows southwards for about 32 kmss on the south- east border of the district. Besisides Ganga and yamuna, the other rivers thahat flow in the district are Asan, Suswa, Tons,, RRispana, Bindal and Amalava.

51. There is a small spring nnear Deoban FRH, the water of which is manualally brought for FRH’s use. It is proposed to prorovide for water lifting arrangement through thehe project. The baseline water quality values arere given in Table 3.

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Table 3: Water Quality

Limit of IS 10500-2012 Desirable Permissible Limit S.No. Parameters Results Units Limit (Max) the absence of Alternate Source (Max) 1 pH (at 250 C ) 7.42 - 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation 2 Colour <5 Hazen 5 15 3 Turbidity BDL NTU 1 5 4 Odour Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable 5 Taste Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable 6 Total Hardness as 348.00 Mg/1 200 600 CaCO3 7 Calcium as Ca 68.30 Mg/1 75 200 8 Alkalinity as 218.35 Mg/1 200 600 CaCO3 9 Chloride as Cl 32.10 Mg/1 250 1000 10 Magnesium as Mg 26.42 Mg/1 30 100 11 Toatal Dissolved 348.52 Mg/1 500 2000 solids 12 Iron as Fe 0.16 Mg/1 0.3 No Relaxation 13 Copper as Cu <0.05 Mg/1 0.05 1.5 14 Total Coliform <2/100ml MPN/100ml - 10.00 15 E. Coli Absent MPN/100ml Absent Absent

Ground water 52. In Dehradun valley the shallow as well as the deeper aquifer are with high groundwater potential. The domestic and irrigation needs are met from the deeper aquifer which is under stress. The hydro-chemical studies indicate that the water is potable and maybe safely used for domestic purposes. As per Central Ground Water Board, the groundwater is suitable for domestic and irrigation purposes, in respect of the parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), pH, calcium, magnesium, carbonate and bicarbonate. Groundwater is developed mainly through tube-wells and India mark-II hand pumps. Jal Sansthan, Jal Nigam and Irrigation departments have constructed a number of tubewells in Raipur, Doiwala, Sahaspur and Vikas Nagar blocks to meet the domestic and irrigational requirements. In hilly areas, springs and gadheras form the main sources of drinking water. The springs are developed for irrigation purpose also. India mark-II hand pump is common in hilly areas also. The depth of the tube wells, constructed in Doon Valley, range in depth from 50 to 150 m bgl whereas the discharge ranges from 500 to 1500 lpm. Urban water supply is mainly through tube wells. Eighty four tube wells based water supply schemes are in operation in urban area. The rural domestic water supply is through India Mark-II hand pumps, guls, springs and tube wells. Ground water usage is not envisaged in the project.

Ambient Air quality 53. The project location, Deoban FRH is much away from urban setup. Therefore chances of presence of air pollutant in ambient air are negligible. The ambient air quality of the site is shown in Table 4.

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Table 4: Ambient Air Quality

S. no Parameters Test Results Particulate Matter (PM ), µg/m3 56.10 1 10 Particulate Matter (PM ), µg/m3 21.10 2 2.5 Particulate Matter (SO ), µg/m3 6.24 3 2 Particulate Matter (NO ), µg/m3 14.30 4 2 Particulate Matter (CO ), mg/m3 0.20 5 2

Ambient Noise Levels 54. Deoban FRH area is much away from urban setup. Therefore background noise level at project location is negligible. The baseline noise levels are depicted in Table 5.

Table 5: Ambient Noise Levels At the Site Test Result(dB) (A) Unit Day Time Night Time S.No. Parameters (6:00AM to (10:00PM to 6:00 AM) 10:00PM)

1 Lmax 49.8 39.1 dB(A)

2 Lmin. 35.4 32.1 dB(A)

CPCB limit for 3 50.0 40.0 dB(A) sensitive area dB(A)

B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity Forests of Uttarakhand 55. The recorded forest area of Uttarakhand is 34,651 sq km, which is around 64% of the state’s total geographic area. The forests in the state are spread between a very broad altitudinal range of 300 m and 3,500 m. The eight of the sixteen known forest types in India exist here. These forests have varied vegetation types ranging from tropical deciduous to alpine vegetation. The forests can be broadly categorized into two categories: the hill forests and the lower Shiwalik hill forests, more commonly known as Bhabbar and Terai forests. Of the 34,651 sq km of recorded forest area, 24,643 sq km fall under reserved forests and 9,885 sq km under protected forests. About 24,261 sq km of reserved forest and 99 sq km of protected forest is under the control of the forest department. About 5,000 sq km of protected forest is under civil, soyam, panchayat and private land; this area is accessible to communities dependent on the forests. Apart from the forests there are six national parks and 6 wildlife sanctuaries in the state covering a total forest area of 7,335 sq km.Forest cover map is shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 6: Forest covers Map of Uttarakhand 56. Dehradun is distinguishedhed from most other districts in the state by thee existence of very large forests chiefly stockedked with sal. Forest products play an importanant role in the economy of the district. Besidess, supplying fuel, fodder, bamboos and medicinainal herbs, they also yield a variety of productss like honey, lac, gum, resin, catechu, wax,hornrns and hides. The forests account for 1477 sq.q.kms of area, giving a percentage of43.70 of thehe total area of the district. Owing to the variatiiation in altitudes and other aspects, the flora oof the district varies from tropical to alpine sspecies. Different types of forests and varyining species of shrubs, climbing plants and grasasses, depending upon the aspect, altitude andd soil condition are found in the district. Sal fororest and coniferous forests are predominant in the western part of tehsil Dehradun. Chir is the only coniferous species in the old reservrved forests of Dehradun. Besides other associciates of chir, a few deodar trees are also seenn iin the district. Wide ranges of sal forest occurr iinthis part of the tehsil. Sal is the main timber sspecies and is generally pure towards the Shivivalik ridges. Mixtures of miscellaneous specieses are found in the lower parts. In the easternrn part of tehsil Dehradun, the flora may be ddivided into a number of Botanicaldivisions menentioned below: Moist Shivalik Sal Forests: Thesese forests are found in the Motichur and Thanono forest ranges. Low quality of sal is found in tthese forests. The main associates of sal are baklibak and sain. Moist BhabarDoon Sal Forests:: TThese forests arefound in large areas in Thanono and Barkot forest ranges. Sal is pure in thee ooverwoodand its typical associates are sain and dhauri. The underwood growowth includes karaundaandchameli. West gangetiangetic Moist Deciduous Forests: These are found in the Kansro,Barkot, Motichur and Thano forest ranges. These are closed forestss ffrom medium togood height. The main assosociates of sal are safedsiris, jhingan, boherara and dhauri. DryShivalik Sal Forests: Thesse forests are found on the higher slopess of Shivaliks. InChakrata tehsil, they occur near nea the junction of the Tons and the Yamunaa rivers in the neighborhood of Kalsi. Sal is thehe predominant species mixed with other associaciates viz.bakli, sain, haldu, jhingan etc. Besideses the above many other types of forests occurr in small belts in the plain of the district. 57. FRH is covered by Resererved Forest and No National Park, WL Sanctuaary, Biosphere Reserve is available within 15 KmK Area. Distance of Protected areas wrt Deooban FRH are shown in figure 7(i) and 7(ii).

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Distance from FRH Deoban Chakrata to Asan Conservation Reserve is 63 km

Figure 7(i): Google image showing distance of Asan Conservation Reserve from Deoban FRH

Distance from FRH Deoban Chakrata to Binog WL Sactuary Mussoorie is 103 km

Figure 7(ii): Google image showing distance of Binog WL Sanctuary, Mussoorie from Deoban FRH

Vegetation - Flora 58. The vegetation of the area is comprised of many broadleaved and conifer tree species viz., Abiespindrow, Abiesspectabilis, Acer pictum, Aesculusindica,Alnusnepalensis, Betulautilis, Cedrusdeodara, Cupressustorulosa, Juglansregia, Juniperuscommunis, Myricaesculenta, Pinusroxburghii, P. wallichiana, Quercusleucotrichophora, Q. floribunda, Q. semecarpifolia, Rhododendron arboreum, Taxusbaccata, etc., growing between 1200m asl and 3200m asl. Dominating shrubs of the study area are Artemisia roxburghiana, 23

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Berberisasiatica, Cotoneaster acuminatus, Ephedra gerardiana, Eupatorium adenophorum, Inulacappa, Juniperus communis, Rhododendron anthopogon, Rhododendron lepidotum (in alpine pastures), etc. Predominant Flora around the FRH is Deodar and Oak. Because of high altitude only Alpine species dominate the area. Almost 200 trees of Deodar (Cedrus Deodara) are available near the boundary of Deoban FRH. As the scope of work is restricted to restoration and refurbishment only, no tree cutting is anticipated in the project. Photos of trees surrounding the site are shown in Annexure 6.

Fauna 59. Uttarakhand is home for many species of birds, mammals, reptiles as also for the threatened and endemic species. The scientists of Northern Regional Station, Dehradun have compiled a baseline data on the faunal diversity of western Himalaya. An annotated list of 2,248 species of animals, including 1,405 invertebrates’ species and 843 vertebrates species have been reported. Important wild animals in Uttarakhand include tigers, leopards, elephants, musk deers, black bears, sloth bears, and brown bears. Leopard, Himalayan Fox, are main species available in the Deoban Forest. No wildlife fauna was reported nearby the project site during site visits. 60. The area has a rich biodiversity but no rare, endangered or threatened species, both of flora or fauna are witnessed in the area. The Deoban FRH is located within reserve forest area and project will be executed by the Forest Dept. under “Force Accounts”, for which MoU has been signed with the Forest Dept. (Annexure 1) The implementation activities are more or less restoration and refurbishment work. Any disturbance to fauna or flora is not anticipated. 61. Due to the inaccessibility of the region and relatively fewer human habitations, the flora and fauna in the Dehradun district are plentiful. The forest cover is in the range of 60 - 80%, housing a bewildering variety of trees, flowers, wild animals, birds, fish and butterflies. Trees of various kinds are found in different altitudinal ranges, for which they are best adapted. Between 1,000 - 2,000 m., the forest cover is almost exclusively of pine. The pine flowers between February and April, the seeds being shed in October. Pine trees are tapped for resin and their dry leaves used as manure. The biggest pine tree in Asia, with a height of 60.5 m, is found at Khoonigad, en route to Arakot from Mori.

C. Economic Resources Agriculture 62. The principal crops are wheat, paddy, maize, millets and pulses; subsidiary crops are vegetables, such as ladyfinger, cauliflower, tomato, brinjal, cucurbits and fruits. Wheat dominates the production among overall crop pattern. Industries 63. The main industries of the city are petroleum, food processing, apparel and textile mills, wood and wood products, leather, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastic, electrical machinery as well as computer and light engineering works. There are a total of 15 recognized industrial areas/estates with total number of 541 industrial units. There are a total of 5943 industrial units in Distt. Dehradun out of which 13 are large units 52 are medium units, 77 service industries. Food items, Pharmaceutical products, IT have great potential in the district. State Government has several schemes for the development of these Industries. Essential oil industry has also scope in the district. Livelihood 64. The hill economy and sustenance systems are typically dependent on primary sector 24

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D. Social and Cultural Resources Demographic profile 65. Population data of Dehradun district for the year 2001 and 2011 is shown in Table 6 below

Table 6: Demography of District Dehradun Sl. No. Indicator Figures (as per Figures (as per 2011 2001 census)* census, provisional)** 1. Total population (Nos.) 1282143 1698560 2. % of Female population 47% 47.41% 3. % of urban population 53% 55.9% 4. Sex-ratio of total population 887 901 5. % of scheduled tribes (rural) 7.74% - 6. Total Literacy Ratio (TLR) 78.98% 85.24 7. Male Literacy Ration (MLR) 85.87% 90.32% 8. Female Literacy Ratio (FLR) 71.2% 79.61% 9. Work Participation Rate (WPR) 26.24% - 10. Female WPR 4.07% - 11. % of Main workers 26.25% - 12. % of Workers in agriculture 4.8% - *Source: www.Dehradun.nic.in ** Source: www.census2011.co.in 66. In 2011, Dehradun had population of 1,696,694 of which male and female were 892,199 and 804,495 respectively. In 2001 census, Dehradun had a population of 1,282,143 of which males were 679,583 and remaining 602,560 were females. Dehradun District population constituted 16.82 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Dehradun District was at 15.10 percent of Maharashtra population.

67. There was change of 32.33 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Dehradun District recorded increase of 25.00 percent to its population compared to 1991. The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Dehradun district for 2011 is 549 people per sq. km. In 2001, Dehradun district density was at 415 people per sq. km. Dehradun district administers 3,088 square kilometers of areas. With regards to Sex Ratio in Dehradun, it stood at 902 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 887. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 894 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data. In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Dehradun. There were total 201,652 children under age of 0-6 against 172,486 of 2001 census. Of total 201,652 male and female were 106,746 and 94,906 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 889 compared to 894 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.88 percent of Dehradun District compared to 13.45 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.57 percent in this compared to previous census of India.

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Nagar,and Dehradun. Urban population in the plain districts is 39%. Dehradun is the most urbanized district.

69. Tribal Communities. Apart from the mainstream populations, Uttarakhand is the hometo the following tribal communities: (i) Van Rajis found in the border area of Pithoragrah,Champavat, and Udhamsingh Nagar; (ii) Buxas found in Udhamsingh Nagar, Terai of Nainital,Haridwar, Pauri and Dehradun; (iii) Jadh found in Neelang and Jadhang Villages of Uttarkashi;(iv) Bhotia and Marchasfround in the border district of Chamoli, Uttarkashi, bageshwar andPithoragarh; (v) Tharu found in Udhamsingh Nagar; and (vi) Jaunsari found in Chakrata Block and Dehradun. Among these the Van Rajis are among the rare groups in the country, which arethreatened with extinction.

70. Culture. Dehradun district is a part of Garhwal region, therefore local culture is dominant in the district. Apart from Garhwali, other languages spoken in the region are Hindi and English. People from different religions stay together in harmony and peace. Owing to improved education system, proper transport and good communication system, development of this region has gained appreciable pace. Dehradun is home for many prominent schools in the country. Blue buses are the main way of transport in the city.

71. Education. Based on 2011 data, Dehradun has 22,379 schools/colleges offeringbasic/secondary education, 106 degree/post degree colleges, 1 central university, 106 industrialtraining institutes, and 37 polytechnics.

72. Public Health and Family Welfare. Based on 2010 data, Uttarakhand has 12 districtlevel hospitals, 3 base hospitals, 55 community health centers, 2 women and child welfarecenters, 540 ayuverdic hospitals. There are estimated 8,075 beds in government hospitals.

73. Electricity and Water Supply. The installation capacity for Uttarakhand as of 2010 is1,305.9 megawatts. Population covered by drinking water supply is 62.58 lakh, of which 50.24lakh is fully covered while the remaining 12.34 lakh is partially covered.

There is no electricity supply in the FRH. Solar power is used and provision of solar lights has also been made in the project.

74. Transport and Communication. Roads in Dehradun are maintained by Public Works Department, BRTF, local bodies (district panchayats and urban local bodies), and other departments (irrigation, cane development, forest, and others). As of 2010, 745.56 km roads are maintained by district panchayats and 1,928.48 km by urban local bodies. Postal and communication services in Uttarakhand include post offices, telephone exchanges, telegraph offices, public calling offices, landlines, and mobile providers.

75. Tourism. In Dehradun, tourism is the most important activity in the non-farming sector. The aesthetic appeal of the land and the socio-cultural heritage of the state present it with immense potentialities for tourism development. The state is replete with religious and mythological sites that are a rich legacy of the cultural past. The state has always attracted tourists on pilgrimage; in fact, the land is often referred to as the land of the divine – Dev Bhumi.

76. The pilgrim towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh draw the maximum number of visitors any where in the world. Other pilgrim destinations in the state are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Though pilgrimage accounts for the biggest segment, the state is blessed with enormous resources for cultural, adventure, wildlife, nature and leisure tourism,and a wide variety of entertainment and sporting activities, which attracts the domestic as well as foreign tourists. Lakes (tal) are another important and fascinating aspect 26

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77. The unplanned growth of places as centers of tourism has had a severe and negative impact on the environment. The inflow of tourists puts tremendous pressure on existing resources and infrastructure. In year 2010, Uttarakhand received as many as 311.08 lakh tourists – about 300% of the population of the state.

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IV.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

78. The assessment for environmental impacts due to the implementation of this project has been carried out for potential impacts during the following stages of the project planning and implementation:

• Location impacts. Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities and wildlife • Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards etc. • Construction impacts. Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc. • O&M impacts. Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project. A. Location Impact: 79. The subproject site is located at Chakrata block of Dehradun and there are no significant ecological resources in the subproject region (protected areas or rare or important species or habitats). The site is in reserve forest but the renovation-refurbishment at Deoban FRH will not cause much impact to the surrounding environment, since the works are confined to FRH only.

Land Acquisition and Resettlement 80. The proposed subproject locations are under the ownership of forest department and forest department will be the executing agency. Repair and renovation works are proposed in the FRH. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components.

81. One anticipated location impact is the lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the improvements and ensure protection of the assets created and the architectural character of the surroundings. In order to overcome this, design includes provisions for ensuring effective maintenance and protection of the assets created so as to ensure the long term sustainability.

82. The Environmental Management Plan for this sub project provides the potential environmental impacts and the mitigation measures including the responsibilities for implementing the measures. An overview of the proposed impacts is summarized as follows.

B. Environmental Impacts Design Impacts & Pre Construction Impacts 83. Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include the FRH renovation, contemporary designs for the traditional and cultural environment etc. These have been addressed through careful selection of materials, so as to not adversely impact the ecological and aesthetic appeal of the surroundings. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site.

84. Anticipated Environmental impacts associated with the Pre-construction phase are: loss of land, properties and livelihood due to acquisition of properties; tree cutting; etc. As the proposed subproject area is owned by the government, there is no land acquisition or resettlement. No tree cutting is envisaged since works are confined to repair and 28

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85. Based on the environmental screening of the subproject area, there are no significant adverse environmental impacts during the design and Pre-construction phase.

C. Construction Impacts 86. Majority of the significant impacts will occur during the construction phase and are generic to the construction activities. As the project objective is to renovate the FRH. Key impacts during construction phase are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) dust generation, air and noise pollution from repair/ construction activities, (iii) handling of construction materials at site, (iv) disposal of construction waste materials, and (v) adoption of safety measures during construction.

87. Ground water will not be used for construction purposes and the problem of ground water contamination is not anticipated during the construction phase

88. Minor generation of dust is anticipated during transportation, excavation and construction activities. Certain volumes of dust and gaseous emissions will also be generated during the construction period from vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials and DG set. Pollutants of primary concern at this stage include Respirable and Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and gaseous emissions (NOX, SO2, CO, etc). However, transportation of construction materials will be very limited due to the magnitude of works. Impact at this stage will be temporary and restricted to the close vicinity of the construction activities (FRH) only.

89. All vehicles and construction equipment will obtain and maintain “Pollution under Control” (PUC) Certificates. Any vehicles deployed for material transport shall be covered with tarpaulins to be spillage proof.

90. During construction phase, some noise will be generated from the various construction activities like equipment and vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. However, transportation of construction materials will be very limited due to the magnitude of works which entails repair and maintenance works only. Further the noise associated with the equipments shall be reduced with the application of the lubricant. However, these noise levels will be confined to the work sites only and will be temporary in nature and also short duration. Further there are no receptors in the impact zone of the site.

91. No adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity and no tree cutting is envisaged.

92. Construction waste generated due to repair and restoration activities will be reused subject to the approval of the Engineer during the construction.

93. Due to the nature and magnitude of works labour camps are not needed.

94. The clean-up and restoration operations are to be done by the Forest Dept. All temporary structures shall be cleared and disposal of all garbage should be done. All construction zones used/affected by the sub-project will be left clean and tidy.

95. The Forest Dept. is likely to engage local labour for various construction activities. During the construction period, all basic amenities such as potable drinking water supply and sanitation facilities should be ensured by the Forest Dept, for the labour. Open defecation should not be allowed.

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96. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as some skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase.

97. Most of the predicted impacts are associated with the construction process. However the routine nature of the impacts means that most can be easily mitigated. The project is relatively very small in scale and involves repair and maintenance works with low- maintenance operation, so it is unlikely that there will be major impacts.

D. Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Impacts 98. Impacts on environmental conditions associated with the operation stage of the sub- project components pertain to impacts due to enhanced tourist activities in the Deoban FRH areas. The capacity of the FRH is limited and no addition in capacity is done, hence operation impacts due to heavy tourist load is not anticipated.

99. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people. The Objective of the IDIPT is to have enhanced and sustainable economic growth of Uttarakhand with emphasis on promoting commerce and improvement of livelihood of the poor by exploring potential of Tourism sector. The Investment Program envisages improvement of Tourist infrastructure, urban environment and better living conditions in the state, as well as for the increasing number of tourists visiting the State. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi- skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase.

100. As the works are proposed to be carried out in existing Forest Rest House only, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity.

101. Table 7 shows the environmental impacts and mitigation measures to be followed in this project

Table 7: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 1. Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient planning Permanent Major Design will include provisions for UKFD/ DSC to assure long term ensuring effective maintenance sustainability of the and protection of the assets improvements and ensure created so as to ensure the long protection of the assets term sustainability. created of the Designs will be worked out and surroundings implemented in accordance with the provisions of Forest’s Management Plan and will strictly conform to Uttarakhand architecture. 2. Design and pre-construction Impacts 2.3 Selection of materials and Permanent Moderate Selection of materials and UKFD/ DSC construction technologies, construction technologies if not carefully chosen, will proposed will strictly conform to adversely impact the the Uttarakhand architecture. Any aesthetic appeal of the new landscaping elements will destinations only utilize native species. 2.3 Construction Camps – Temporary Moderate Construction camps shall not be UKFD/ DSC Location, Selection, proposed and labour, if required 30

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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent Design and Layout will stay in the existing accommodation at the FRH. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from watercourses. Existing Sanitation facilities in the FRH shall be utilized by the labour. 2.4 Circulation plan during Temporary Moderate Prior to commencement of site UKFD/ DSC construction in the tourist activities and mobilization on destinations ground, the UKFD will prepare circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. 2.5 Site clearance activities, Temporary Moderate All works shall be carried out such UKFD/ DSC including delineation of that the damage or disruption of construction areas flora other than those identified for cutting is the minimum. Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works shall be removed as per management plan of the Forest Dept. All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures. 2.6 Drinking water availability Temporary Moderate Sufficient supply of cold potable UKFD/ DSC water for labour to be provided and ensured by the UKFD. 2.7 Waste disposal Temporary Moderate The pre-identified disposal UKFD/ DSC location selected by UKFD shall be used for waste disposal. UKFD shall ensure that waste shall not be disposed off at location other than designated site. 3. Construction Impacts 3.1 Improper stockpiling of Temporary Moderate Due consideration will be given for UKFD/ DSC construction materials material storage and construction cause impacts starting sites such that it doesn‘t cause from obstruction of any discomfort to tourists. drainage, disturbance/ Tourists shall not be allowed in the safety hazard to tourists, FRH till repair work is completed. etc. Any Stockpiles will be adequately covered to protect from dust. Stockpiling of construction materials does not impact obstruct the drainage and Stockpiles will be

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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent covered to protect from dust and erosion. 3.2 Quarry / Borrow pits Temporary Moderate UKFD shall procure construction UKFD/DSC Operations material from licensed quarry after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistic arrangements. Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. 3.3 Arrangement for Temporary Moderate UKFD shall use surface water or UKFD/ DSC Construction Water tankers for construction 3.4 Soil and Water Pollution Temporary Moderate The fuel storage will be stationed UKFD/ DSC due to fuel and lubricants, such that water discharge does construction waste not drain into the surface water Water Pollution from body. Construction Wastes UKFD shall not use water from nearby waterbody for washing vehicles 3.5 Generation of Dust Temporary Moderate UKFD will take every precaution to UKFD/ DSC reduce the levels of dust at construction site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. 3.6 Emission from Temporary Moderate All vehicles, equipment and UKFD/DSC Construction Vehicles, machinery used for construction Equipment and Machinery will conform to the relevant Standard. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements. 3.7 Noise from construction Temporary Moderate UKFD shall ensure that all UKFD/DSC activities and equipment Construction equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers. No noisy construction work including operation of DG set shall be taken up during night time. 3.8 Material Handling at Site Temporary Minor Workers employed on mixing UKFD/DSC cement, lime mortars, concrete, stone work etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided

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Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent with protective goggles and clothing. 3.9 Disposal of Construction Temporary Moderate UKFD shall confirm that Safe UKFD /DSC Waste / Debris / Cut disposal of the construction waste Material will be ensured in the pre- identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 3.10 Safety Measures During Temporary Moderate Personal Protective Equipment for UKFD / DSC Construction workers on the project and adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. 3.11 Clearing of Construction Temporary Major UKFD shall prepare and get UKFD/ DSC of Camps & Restoration implemented site restoration plan in consultation with DSC Engineer. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy. 4. O&M Impacts 4.1 Unhygienic condition due Permanent Moderate The Forest department will carry UKFD to poor maintenance of out maintenance of the toilets, and sanitation facilities and carry out the regular collection of irregular solid waste wastes, and will also ensure that collection sanitation improvements proposed do not result in pollution of groundwater. The transfer of waste will also ensure no spillage and all wastes will be transported to a designated solid waste treatment site. UKFD: Uttarakhand Forest Department

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V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN

A. Institutional Arrangements 102. The institutional arrangements specify the arrangements for the implementation of environmental provisions of the entire project, and include the proposed subproject also.

Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU) 103. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA). Project Management Unit (PMU) established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) established for each of the three circuits. The proposed sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Dehradun. A Safeguards Specialist (SS) is within the PMU, and SS is responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. A Forest Conservation Specialist is also proposed in PMU and DSC to look the matters of forests in all the projects.

Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants(DSC) 104. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU and PIUs respectively in project implementation. Within the PMC team an Environment Safeguards Specialist provided overall direction for management of environmental issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team is responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the Environment Assessment Review Framework (EARF) and supervises the implementation of the EMP provisions in the various sub-projects. The PMU, oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, its responsibilities include preparation and updating of IEEs consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India.

105. The DSC Safeguards Specialist support environmental management functions including updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. He/she required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in sub-project IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the Safeguards Specialist of DSC.

106. Towards addressing the environmental issues in the project components during design and implementation, the DSC will include provisions for inputs of an Environmental Specialist. In addition to addressing the issues related to environmental management in the project, the Environmental Specialist will play a central role in ensuring capability building on Environmental Management of the PMU/PIU, Contractor and Line Departments.

107. Committee: A sub project Monitoring Committee has been constituted to monitor, supervise and facilitate the execution of works under Yamuna Circuit sub project under the Chairmanship of Distt. Magistrate, Dehradun & Forest Department and DFO Deoban.

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B. Environment Management 108. All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BoQ of the project. The scope of works of the UKFD towards the implementation of the environmental provisions shall be as follows:

• Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and Government of India, during implementation, • Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), • Monitoring of project environmental performance and periodic submission of monitoring reports, • Compliance with all measures required for construction activities in sensitive areas, in line with the regulatory requirements of these protected areas, and the guidelines set forth in the management plans for these areas, and • Compliance of all safety rules and regulations applicable at work, and provision of adequate health and safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities. 109. The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues shall be as outlined in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures. Key clauses are outlined in the following sections.

Quarry and Borrowing 110. Purchase of construction material will be carried only from locations approved by the Pollution Control Board and no new quarries will be opened for the purposes of the project.

111. Stockpiling of materials (topsoil, fill material, stone &gravel, aggregates, and other construction materials) shall not be allowed during rainy season unless covered by a suitable material.

Debris Disposal 112. Dismantling of existing structures: Stone wall, wooden structures will be dismantled and disposed/ utilized as per design provisions.

Precautions for protection of Environmental Measures 113. UKFD shall ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances.

114. Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, UKFD shall ensure that no trees or shrubs or other vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of the works.

115. In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, UKFD will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution.

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Noise and Air Pollution 116. All works will be carried out without unreasonable noise and air pollution. Subject and without prejudice to any other provision of the Contract and the law of the land and its obligation as applicable UKFD will take all precautions outlined in the EMP to avoid the air and noise pollution.

117. UKFD shall ensure reduction of dust emission due to construction activities by regular water sprinkling in the affected areas.

118. All the construction equipments and vehicles shall have Pollution under Control (PUC) Certificate to ensure that no air pollution may be caused due to operation of their equipments and vehicles.

119. All the construction equipments and vehicles should remain all time in good conditions.

Occupational Health and Safety during Construction

120. UKFD shall, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in the EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working environment, in the work areas, through application of preventive and protective measures consistent with international good practice, as reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank and ADB’s Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. It will take steps to prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or occurring during the course of work by-

• Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use; • Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and • Provide first aid facilities in the work sites and having qualified first aider to give first aid at the time of any accident. • UKFD should provide safe drinking water, clean eating and resting areas and sufficient amenities at work site • UKFD should follow all the applicable rules and regulations for workers safety.

Post Construction Clearance 121. On completion of work, wherever applicable, the UKFD shall get cleared away from the sites all constructional plant, surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the DSC Engineer.

Table 8 presents a generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts. Table 8: Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts Sl Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Responsibility Supervision No Issues Implementation 1 Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient Design will include Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU planning to assure provisions for ensuring site long term effective maintenance sustainability of the and protection of the 36

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Sl Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Responsibility Supervision No Issues Implementation improvements and assets created so as to ensure protection ensure the long term of the assets sustainability. created of the Designs will be worked surroundings out and implemented in accordance with the provisions of Forest’s Management Plan and will strictly conform to Uttarakhand architecture. 2. Design Impacts and Pre-construction Impacts 2.1 Selection of Selection of materials Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU materials and and construction site construction technologies proposed technologies, if not will strictly conform to carefully chosen, the Uttarakhand will adversely architecture. Any new impact the landscaping elements aesthetic appeal of will only utilize native the destinations species. 2.3 Construction Construction camps Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU Camps – Location, shall not be proposed site Selection, Design and labour, if required and Layout will stay in the existing accommodation at the FRH. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from watercourses. Existing Sanitation facilities in the FRH shall be utilized by the labour. 2.4 Circulation plan Prior to Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU during construction commencement of site site in the tourist activities and destinations mobilization on ground, the UKFD will prepare circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. 2.5 Site clearance All works shall be Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU activities, including carried out such that site delineation of the damage or

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Sl Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Responsibility Supervision No Issues Implementation construction areas disruption of flora other than those identified for cutting is the minimum. Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works shall be removed as per management plan of the Forest Dept. All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures. 2.6 Drinking water Sufficient supply of Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU availability cold potable water for site labour to be provided and ensured by the UKFD. 2.7 Waste disposal The pre-identified Waste UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU disposal location disposal site selected by UKFD shall be used for waste disposal. UKFD shall ensure that waste shall not be disposed off at location other than designated site. 3. Construction Impacts 3.1 Improper Due consideration will Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU stockpiling of be given for material site construction storage and materials cause construction sites such impacts starting that it doesn‘t cause from obstruction of any discomfort to drainage, tourists. Tourists shall disturbance/ safety not be allowed in the hazard to tourists, FRH till repair work is etc. completed. Any Stockpiles will be adequately covered to protect from dust. Stockpiling of construction materials does not impact obstruct the drainage and Stockpiles will be covered to protect from

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Sl Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Responsibility Supervision No Issues Implementation dust and erosion. 3.2 Quarry / Borrow UKFD shall procure Subproject UKFD/DSC PIU/PMU pits Operations construction material site from licensed quarry after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistic arrangements. Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. 3.3 Arrangement for UKFD shall use Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU Construction Water surface water or site tankers for construction 3.4 Soil and Water The fuel storage and Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU Pollution due to vehicle cleaning area site fuel and lubricants, will be stationed such construction waste that water discharge Water Pollution does not drain into the from Construction surface water bodies. Wastes The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent entering of wastewater into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system during construction. UKFD shall not use water from nearby river/stream for washing vehicles 3.5 Generation of Dust UKFD will take every Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU precaution to reduce site the levels of dust at construction site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. 3.6 Emission from All vehicles, equipment Subproject UKFD/DSC PIU/PMU Construction and machinery used site Vehicles, for construction will Equipment and conform to the relevant Machinery Standard. All vehicles, equipments and

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Sl Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Responsibility Supervision No Issues Implementation machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements. 3.7 Noise from UKFD shall ensure that Subproject UKFD/DSC PIU/PMU construction all Construction site activities and equipment used in equipment construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers. No noisy construction work including operation of DG set shall be taken up during night time. 3.8 Material Handling Workers employed on Subproject UKFD/DSC PIU/PMU at Site mixing cement, lime site mortars, concrete, stone work etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing. 3.9 Disposal of UKFD shall confirm Waste UKFD /DSC PIU/PMU Construction that Safe disposal of disposal site Waste / Debris / the construction waste Cut Material will be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 3.10 Safety Measures Personal Protective Subproject UKFD / DSC PIU/PMU During Equipment for workers site Construction on the project and adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations regarding 40

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Sl Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Responsibility Supervision No Issues Implementation safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. 3.11 Clearing of UKFD shall prepare Subproject UKFD/ DSC PIU/PMU Construction sites and get implemented site & Restoration site restoration plan in consultation with DSC Engineer. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy. 4. Operation and Maintenance impacts 4.1 Unhygienic The Forest department Subproject UKFD PIU/PMU condition due to will carry out site poor maintenance maintenance of the of sanitation toilets, and carry out facilities and the regular collection of irregular solid wastes, and will also waste collection ensure that sanitation improvements proposed do not result in pollution of groundwater. The transfer of waste will also ensure no spillage and all wastes will be transported to a designated solid waste treatment site. C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 122. Environmental monitoring will be done during construction in three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators done by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring implementation of mitigation measures done by the UKFD; and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues done by the PMU Environmental Specialist. To ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan during construction and operation phase of the sub-project, it is essential that an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be followed.The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented in table 9.

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123. Monitoring is an essential component for sustainability of any developmental project. It is an integral part of any environmental assessment process. The monitoring program consists of performance indicators, reporting formats and necessary budgetary provision. The contractors monitoring methods and parameters should be in accordance with the norms prescribed by the CPCB standards for air and noise.

124. The monitoring plan is outlined in Table 9.

Table 9: Monitoring Plan for Deoban, Yamuna Circuit Lot-2 Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility Construction Stage Debris Safe disposal of construction wastes Random checks UKFD disposal Dust No. of tankers for water sprinkling, Random checks UKFD suppression Timing of sprinkling, Location of sprinkling Supply of PPE Provision of PPE on site, adequacy of Continuous UKFD equipment Ambient Air PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO Quarterly during DSC quality construction phase (except monsoon) Surface water TDS, TSS, pH, Hardness, BOD, Faecal Quarterly during DSC quality Coli form construction phase (except monsoon)

Noise Quality Noise quality as per National Ambient Quarterly during DSC Noise Standards on db (A) scale construction phase (except monsoon)

Establishing Access to health facilities for the Continuous UKFD Medical construction workers facilities Accident No. of fatal accidents, No. of injuries, UKFD Continuous record No. of disabilities Post Whether temporary locations for UKFD construction construction activities are restored to Post construction clearance of pre-project conditions site Operation & Maintenance Stage Socio Increased Revenue and livelihood Two yearly during PMU, economic generation operation stage Department of monitoring Tourism

D. Capacity Building Institutional Strengthening 125. The Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA). Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established in Dehradun for the overall project management. This sub-project will be implemented by the Uttarakhand Forest Department (Divisional Forest Office, Chakrata). A Safeguards Specialist within the PMU, is responsible for implementation of the environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation. Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU including implementation of

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the environmental and resettlement requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. The Safeguards specialist of the DSC team will be responsible to assist in preparation of IEE and EMP report and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the sub-projects. The PMU will oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India.

Training and Capacity Building 126. The Environmental Specialist of the PMC and DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 10 below.

Table 10: Training Modules for Environmental Management Training Form of Duration/ Programme Description Participants Conducting Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Sensitization Introduction to Environment: Tourism / Forest / Workshop ½ Environmental Workshop Basic Concept of environment Roads / Working Specialist of the Environmental Director (PD) and Day DSC Regulations and Statutory Environmental requirements as per Specialist (ES) of the Government of India and ADB PMU/PIU

Session I odule I Introduction to PMU/PIU (including Lecture 1/4Working Safeguards Environment: Basic the ES) and Day Specialist of the Concept of environment Engineering staff of PMC Safeguards, Regulations the implementing and Statutory agencies requirements as per Govt of India and ADB Guidelines on Environmental considerations in planning, design and implementing projects

Module II Environmental components PMU/PIU (including Workshop ¼ Safeguards impacted in construction and the ES) and Working Specialist of the operation stages. Activities Engineering staff of Day PMC causing pollution during Forest dept construction and operation stages Environmental Management. Environmental Provisions Implementation Arrangements Methodology of Assessment Good engineering practices to be integrated into contract documents

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Training Form of Duration/ Programme Description Participants Conducting Training Location Agency B. Construction Stage Session II Module III Role during Construction- Engineers and staff Lecture / ½ Safeguards Roles and Responsibilities of of forest departments Interactive Working Specialist of the officials / contractors / of the Government of Sessions Day DSC consultants towards protection Uttarakhand, and of environment PMU/PIU (including Implementation the ES) Arrangements Monitoring mechanisms

Module IV Monitoring and Reporting Engineers and Lecture / ½ Safeguards System staff of Interactive Working Specialist of the implementing Sessions Day DSC agencies , and PMU/PIU (including the ES) Notes: PMU = Project Management Unit; PIU = Project Implementation Unit; PMC = Project Management Consultant; DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant; ES = Environment Specialist;

E. Environmental Budget 127. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are considered in the IEE budget.

128. This is a small construction project and there are no major structures to be constructed therefore it is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. As part of good engineering practices in the project, measures like safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE budget.

129. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective equipments to construction workers shall borne by contractor as part of conditions of contract. The costs of components for monitoring in operation stage and the capacity building costs are to be funded by the PMU.

130. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are included in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. The summary budget for the environmental management costs for the subproject is presented in Table 11 below:

Table 11: Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs Sl. Particulars Stages Unit Total Rate Cost (INR) Source of No. No. (INR) fund

(i) Air Quality Construction Per sample 3 9000 27,000 DSC phase (ii) Water Quality Construction Per sample 3 8000 24,000 DSC phase (iii) Noise Quality Construction Per sample 3 5000 15,000 DSC phase Sub total 66,000/-

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Sl. Particulars Stages Unit Total Rate Cost (INR) Source of No. No. (INR) fund

Capacity Building Capacity Pre- Lump Sum 3 20,000 60,000 Covered in the Building Construction & consultancy expenses Construction cost of 3 sessions DSC/PMC Sub total 60,000/- Total Budgeted Cost 1,26,000/- (One Lakh Twenty Six Thousand only)

F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 131. The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation. PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome. DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will take follow-up actions, if necessary. PIU will submit quarterly monitoring and implementation reports to PMU. The PMU will submit semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.

132. ADB will review project performance against the EA’s commitments as agreed in the legal documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with the Project’s risks and impacts. Monitoring and supervising of social and environmental safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system. ADB will monitor projects on an ongoing basis until a project completion report is issued.

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VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE A. Consultation Process 133. This subproject does not involve any elements, which could have an adverse impact on the community. There is no deprivation of any sort for the residents or displacement of any groups. Particularly, with regard to environmental impacts the subproject can be characterized as innocuous.

134. The process of consultations was taken up as an integral part of the sub-project in accordance with ADB Guidelines and following objectives:

V To educate the general public, specially potentially impacted or benefited communities / individuals and stakeholders about the proposed sub project activities; V To familiarize the people with technical and environmental issues of the sub project for better understanding; V To solicit the opinion of the communities / individuals on environmental issues and assess the significance of impacts due to the proposed development; V To foster co-operation among officers of PIU, the community and the stakeholders to achieve a cordial working relationship for smooth implementation of the sub project; V To identify the environmental issues relating to the proposed activity. 135. Since the project was conceptualized on need of Forest Dept. and in view of the tourism potential of the FRH, which could not be harnessed due to lack of basic facilities, like accommodation and drinking water.

136. Since in the impact area of the project, habitations were not present, hence consultations were focussed on the Forest Dept. and tourists only. During the consultations it was opined that there are limited tourism infrastructures in the region and the tourist inflow is minimal. The subproject implementation will help improvement in infrastructures and publicity about the region.

137. In view of this, the need for holding a public hearing is not perceived at this stage. However in compliance with the ADB’s guidelines, focused public consultations were undertaken during the site visits in the sub project areas. Residents of the area were informed about the proposed sub-project and their views were obtained. During the preparation of DPR and IEE, consultations have been held with the District Administration, Department of Tourism, Forest Department, Officers of Jal nigam (regarding possibility of water supply) and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations (Table 12) provided inputs in identification of the project needs and the relevant stakeholders.

138. Summary of consultation is attached as Annexure 3. Attendance sheet of meeting with District Magistrate of Dehradun and with other stakeholders are attached as Annexure 4 with this report.

Table 12: Consultations with Stakeholders

S.No. Date Place Consulted Issues Discussed Outcome of discussions officials/Persons 1 05.07.2015 Deoban G.S Verma With the increase in • Interacted with the forest FRH Hayath Rana tourists to the state it is department Officials and Raja vurma the need of the day to sensitized about 46

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S.No. Date Place Consulted Issues Discussed Outcome of discussions officials/Persons Batan Chowan provide adequate environmental issues. Devi singh facilities to the visiting • During construction there tourists. is the need of safety measures. Like alert the • The existing facilities people going near to system suffers from construction, watch the defects and children, do not allow inadequacies, as them to play in the these facilities have construction site. also outlived their Information/ warning design period life and board is used in have become construction site. insufficient to cope • Monitoring committee with increased tourist’s actively work during inflow. construction • Monitor the construction • Deoban FRH in work dilapidated condition

• Major problems are drinking water, electricity, road, guest house etc

B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure Plans for Continued Public Participation 139. To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance redressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject location, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out.

Information disclosure 140. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. On demand, any person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director.

141. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public.

C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 142. The PIU will make the public aware of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms or by e-mail or by phone with any member of the PIU. The E- mail IDs and contact phone number of the PIU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will

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143. The PIU will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days of committee forming. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies.

144. The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected people, if any, will be appropriately informed about the mechanism.

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Figure 8: Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand Note: 1. LGC - NGO, SHG, Line Agency, Representative of Gram Panchayat, Special invitee 2. GRC – PM, CDO, Engineer, DFO, DTO, SDM 3. GRC in Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC) – PMU (APD, SS, CDS, FS), PMC (EE, CDE)

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VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 145. The proposed subproject components do not involve any interventions in and around the natural and cultural heritage destinations and have less significant (direct/indirect) environmental impacts. It is expected that the proposed subproject will enhance economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The proposed Project under the Facility is provided to support the State of Uttarakhand, to enhance and develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.

146. This IEE has identified minor likely impacts on air and noise during construction and operation period and has defined mitigation measures. Those mitigation measures will be implemented and monitored during the sub-project execution. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will better the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related and aesthetic quality.

147. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the PMC and DSC Consultants. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

148. On the basis of the IEE It is expected that the proposed project components have only minor, localized, temporary and less significant environmental impacts. These impacts can be easily mitigated through adequate mitigation measures and regular monitoring during the Design, Construction and Post Construction Phase of the project. Environmental issues of all program components shall be regularly monitored by the PMU/PIU to ensure the environmental sustenance.

149. Since the works will be executed by the Forest Dept. as per MoU (attached Annexure 1) under “Force Accounts” and will be jointly supervised by the DSC, chances of environmental impacts during construction phase shall be minimized.

150. In conclusion, the sub-project will have overall beneficial impacts after completion in terms of tourism development. Negative impacts on air quality and noise levels, and soil during minor civil works & operation phase will be appropriately monitored and adequately mitigated. This report has not identified any comprehensive, broad, diverse or irreversible adverse impacts caused by the sub project. It is recommended that project can be implemented with proper mitigation measures to protect the environment.

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VIII. CONCLUSIONS

151. The proposed Investment Program of Development of tourism infrastructure for Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities at Deoban can be done without any major environmental impacts and is beneficial to the society. Project interventions would in fact improve awareness about environmental issues and better environmental management. As per the reconnaissance survey followed by discussion with stakeholders and public no major adverse impacts are anticipated. Further, there are hardly any significant environmental impacts that may arise during construction and operation period, and it will be of short duration and site specific as well.

152. The works will be executed by Uttarakhand Forest Dept. (UKFD) as per MoU signed between Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) and UKFD. Since the works will be implemented by the Forest Dept. (under “Force Accounts”) being the asset owner of the Deoban FRH, no environment and forest issues are envisaged in the Operation phase.

153. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).

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Annexure 1: MoU between UTDB and Uttarakhand Forest Department.

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Annexure 2: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Instructions: i. The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. ii. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.

iii. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/Project Title: India/ IITIDP: Uttarakhand, Development of Deoban FRH– Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit

Sector Division: SAUW (South Asia Urban Development and Water Division)

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks A. Project Sitting Is the project area ` Densely populated? √ No. Project location is within reserve forest area and works will be implemented by Forest Dept. under Force Accounts. Heavy with development activities? √ No. Only renovation of exiting FRH Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive √ Site is Forest Rest House located areas? within Reserve Forest. Executing agency is Forest Dept. Cultural heritage site? √ NA Protected Area √ NA

Wetland √ NA

Mangrove √ NA

Estuarine √ NA

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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks B. Potential environmental impacts Will the project cause… Impacts on the sustainability of associated √ There will be no direct impacts on sanitation and solid waste disposal systems and the sustainability of the systems their interactions with other urban services. due to the proposed improvements since there is no settlement or associated facilities around Deterioration of surrounding environmental √ Very small project with only repair, conditions due to rapid urban population growth, maintenance components. commercial and industrial activity, and increased Components are proposed within waste generation to the point that both manmade the rest house and no new and natural systems are overloaded and the structures are proposed capacities to manage these systems are overwhelmed? Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. loss of √ Proposed activities are only wetlands and wild lands, coastal zones, renovation of FRH. watersheds and forests)? Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people √ NA Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and √ NA children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable group? Degradation of cultural property, and loss of √ NA cultural heritage and tourism revenues? Occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains and √ NA steep hillsides by squatters and low-income groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries? Water resource problems (e.g. √ NA depletion/degradation of available water supply, deterioration for surface and ground water quality, and pollution of receiving waters? Air pollution due to urban emissions? √ During construction phase only dust may arise which should be mitigated through water sprinkling, no other significant emission is expected as no use of heavy equipment is proposed Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational √ Only physical hazards to workers health and safety due to physical, chemical and due to accidents may come biological hazards during project construction and across during construction for operation? which safety of workers should be taken in priority Road blocking and temporary flooding due to land √ Civil works are limited to very excavation during rainy season? small areas and will not involve road blocking. Construction activities will not be carried out during monsoon season. Noise and dust from construction activities? √ Anticipated during the construction activities. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides mitigation measures to reduce the impacts. 61

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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks Traffic disturbances due to construction material √ Magnitude of works is very less, transport and wastes? hence transportation will be limited. Further, there are no significant traffic on the approach road Temporary silt runoff due to construction? √ Temporary silt runoff is expected due to construction activities which is required to be mitigated by silt traps Hazards to public health due to ambient, √ No significant ambient, household household and occupational pollution, thermal and occupational pollution is inversion, and smog formation? expected Water depletion and/or degradation? √ No new sanitation facilities are proposed, water shall be lifted through pump, depletion not envisaged since the requirement is only for domestic use within the FRH Overpaying of ground water, leading to land √ NA subsidence, lowered ground water table, and salinization? Contamination of surface and ground waters due √ Waste disposal shall be done in to improper waste disposal? legitimate manner and will not cause water pollution Pollution of receiving waters resulting in amenity √ Construction activities will not losses, fisheries and marine resource depletion, cause surface water pollution and and health problems loss of fisheries Large population influx during project construction √ Only small number of workers and operation that causes increased burden on shall execute the construction social infrastructure and services (such as water works, therefore no burden on supply and sanitation systems)? social infrastructure and services is expected Social conflicts if workers from other regions or √ No social conflicts is expected countries are hired? due to workers Risks to community health and safety due to the √ There is no habitation, therefore transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of no risk to community health and materials such as explosives, fuel and other safety is expected chemicals during operation and construction? Community safety risks due to both accidental and √ Complete safety of visitors natural hazards, especially where the structural movement during construction will elements or components of the project are be planned as per EMP accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks. Is the Project area subject to hazards such as √ This is only renovation of FRH earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone which is not expected to lead to winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions such hazards and climate changes (see Annexure I)? Could changes in temperature, precipitation, or √ This is only small renovation of extreme events patterns over the Project lifespan FRH with short duration which is

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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks affect technical or financial sustainability (e.g., not expected to lead to such increased extreme rainfall increases flooding, hazards damaging proposed infrastructure)? Are there any demographic or socioeconomic √ No such problem exist at this site aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g., high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)? Could the Project potentially increase the climate √ No such problem exist at this site or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., by paving vulnerable groundwater recharge areas, or using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?

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Annexure 3: Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject area.

1. Project name: Development Tourist Facilities at Deoban, Yamuna Circuit - LOT-2 Consultation - 1 2. Location : Deoban FRH 3. Date: 05/07/15 4. Name of the persons consulted:

S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 G.S Verma Section Officer Forest Department

2 Hayath Rana Beat Guard Forest Department

3 Raja vurma Chowkidar (Guard) Forest Department

4 Batan Chowan Beat sahayak Forest Department

5 Devi singh Plantation chowkidar Forest Department

5. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks 1 Deoban FRH is in dilapidated TRH renovation is condition necessary 2 Awareness and extent of knowledge Forest people have no Awareness related to about the subproject idea about the sub the project projects components. components is Only 20% have some essential. knowledge. 3 Information on the perceived Basic services and More number tourist benefits of the subproject in terms of improvement of FRH will inflow economic and environmental increase tourist inflow. enhancement 4 Information on the perceived losses No problem regarding As it is located within from the proposed subproject during traffic air and noise. the RF area. Traffic execution stage in terms of will not be a problem disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Information on Economic Increase of tourist Forest department will development in terms of reduction in inflow benefitted the gain more revenue problems due to lacking in tourism forest department. due to in flow of development and generation of direct tourist employment during the execution of subproject

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Consultation - 2

1. Location : Chakrata Forest Range Office 2. Date : 08/07/15 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr Dibakar Sinha DFO Chakrata 2 Mr G.S Bisht Ranger Chakrata 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No. 1 Basic problems at the project are No drainage system. The public facilities water, electricity, approach, etc The stairs going down should be Improved. to the temple is needed to exceed in proper size. 2 Awareness and extent of They have knowledge Awareness related knowledge about the subproject about the sub project to the project components components is essential. 3 Information on the perceived After execution of this More number tourist benefits of the subproject in terms more foreign tourist will inflow of economic and environmental will visit. enhancement 4 Information on the perceived No problem regarding As it is located losses from the proposed traffic air and noise. within the RF area. subproject during execution stage Traffic will not be a in terms of disruptions in traffic, problem temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Information on Economic Increase of tourist Forest department development in terms of inflow benefitted the will gain more reduction in problems due to forest department. revenue due to in lacking in tourism development flow of tourist and generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject

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Annexure 4: Attendance details of meetings and consultations

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Attendance details of meeting with Stakeholders at site

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Annexure 5: Photographs

Forest Rest House Building Fencing

Fencing in distressed condition Deodar trees in surrounding

Hill view location point Camping site

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