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PACKAGE G-6 TRANSMISSION LINES, & CIRCLES Public Disclosure Authorized 220 kV D/C LINE FROM 400 kV S/STN PKL TO 220 kV S/STN RAIWALI (PANCHKULA) LILO OF ONE CIRCUIT OF 220 kV D/C PANCHKULA – TAPLA LINE AT 220 kV S/STN RAIWALI (PANCHKULA) LILO OF ONE CIRCUIT OF 132 kV D/C PTPS – CHANDAULI LINE AT 132 kV S/STN KABRI ()

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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS...... 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 5 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY...... 7 1.1 Background...... 7 1.2 The Project- HPSIP ...... 7 1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited ...... 7 1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission Lines) ...... 8 1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts ...... 9 1.6 Objectives of the Study...... 9 1.7 Approach and Methodology ...... 9 1.8 Structure of the Report ...... 10 CHAPTER 2 – PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA ...... 11 2.1 Introduction...... 11 2.2 Profile of the Project Districts...... 11 2.3 Socio-Economic Profile of Impacted Villages...... 12 CHAPTER 3 – ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES...... 14 3.1 Introduction...... 14 CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS...... 19 4.1 Introduction...... 19 4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages...... 19 CHAPTER 5 – COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS ...... 22 5.1 Introduction...... 22 5.2 Consultations for Sub-package IV & V...... 22 5.3 Consultations for Sub-package X...... 26 CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK...... 29 6.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework...... 29 6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition...... 29 6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) ...... 30 6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures ...... 31 6.5 Social Entitlement Framework...... 31 CHAPTER 7 – INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS...... 36 7.1 Introduction ...... 36 7.2 Institutional Framework...... 36 7.3 Social Procedures...... 36 7.4 Capacity Building...... 37 7.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism...... 38 CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET ESTIMATES ...... 40 8.1 Introduction...... 40 8.2 Compensation...... 40 8.3 Budget and Costs...... 40 CHAPTER 9 – IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ...... 45 9.1 Introduction ...... 45 9.2 Tasks and Schedule...... 45

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Annexure A – Panchkula (13.2 km and 4.2 km LILO line) Annexure A1 – Photographs of area en-route in /Panchkula...... 47 Annexure A2 – Community consultations ...... 48 Annexure A3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets ...... 60

Annexure B – Panipat (13.2 km and 4.2 km LILO line) Annexure B1 – Photographs of area en-route in Panipat...... 62 Annexure B2 – Community consultations...... 63 Annexure B3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets...... 65

Annexure C1 – Rates of Trees and Crops ...... 66

Annexure D – List of Officials Annexure D1 – List of Officials ...... 75

Annexure E – Checklist and Questionnaires Annexure E1 – Consultation Checklist ...... 77 Annexure E2 – Census /Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire ...... 79

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AEE Assistant Electrical Engineer BPL Below Poverty Line ESMC Environment and Social Management Committee ER&RC Environmental Rehabilitation and Resettlement Committee ESIU Environmental and Social Implementation Unit ESPP Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures GOI Government of India GRC Grievance Redressal Committee HH Household HPGCL Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited. HVPNL Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited IT Information Technology JE Junior Engineer kV Kilo volts LAA Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1984) OP Operational Policy PAF Project Affected Families NGO Non Government Organization NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy 2007 PAF Project Affected Family RRAP Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan ROW Right of Way SAMP Social Assessment and Management Plan SC Scheduled Castes SDO Sub-Divisional Officer TS Transmission System UHBVNL Utter Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam Limited XEN/EE Executive Engineer WB World Bank

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed project – Haryana Power System Improvement Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), aims to improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in Haryana through investments in power supply infrastructure, training/capacity building and technology-transfer, and overall institutional strengthening.

Scope of the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan This plan looks into the resettlement issues for the transmission lines based on the walkover surveys provided by the HVPNL. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan has been prepared for G-6 package consisting of 10 transmission lines1, in compliance with the Environment and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of the HVPNL. The RRAP for G-6 has been prepared Circle wise. This RRAP deals with the proposed transmission lines located in Panchkula and Karnal Circles.

Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement Social issues associated with transmission projects are mainly related to land required for footing towers, without any acquisition of land. Transmission line alignments have been finalised by avoiding/ crossing villages and settlement areas and trees. Official estimates indicate that for these transmission lines in two different circles and three districts, a total of 85 towers shall be footed for which the landowners would witness insignificant impact on their land. Each landowner will have limited access to the tower land and will be able to cultivate under the transmission lines and towers. The Project will not have adverse impact on livelihood or income. Farmers will be able to continue growing their crops under the transmission lines and towers.

The outcome of social impact assessment carried out for these transmission lines indicate that the adverse impacts shall comprise: loss of crops during construction, temporary disturbance during construction and erection of transmission towers and stringing and potential change in land prices. These lines pass through 5 villages in the rural areas. A total of 49.68 acres of agricultural land will be covered by these transmission lines, thereby impacting standing crops during the construction period. Standing crops observed by the survey team were mainly mustard, wheat and cotton. However, HVPNL may like to avoid these standing crops by scheduling the timing of the construction works between two crops.

Community Consultations The consultations constituted an important tool to gauge people’s perceptions and to record their views with regard to the important infrastructure development that shall take place in their area. In addition, they were used as a medium to convey the ESPP and its relevant provisions. Community consultations were carried out in 5 villages with the respective Panchayats, village communities and women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention of this kind. Two distinct perceptions emerged from these discussions. At present, power supply is inadequate and demand for more power was unanimous to meet the domestic and agricultural needs with villagers across the districts of Ambala, Panipat regardless of their socio-economic status.

1 These transmission lines include Under circle: 220 KV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq. inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km; Const. of 220 KV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 KV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km. Under circle; LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sangwan () with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km; LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 KV sub-station () with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km; LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at (Hansi) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km. Under Panchkula circle: 220 KV D/C line from 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km; LILO of one circuit of 220 KV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km. Under Karnal circle: LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 KV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km. Under Gurgaon circle: Const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV substation Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) – 11.260 km; const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq “ACSR(Zebra) from 220 kv Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV Sub-station Pali (Gurgaon) – 13.515 km

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Depreciation in value of land and potential limited access to land emerged as their main concerns and therefore requested re-routing of the lines to save their land. Largely, communities were similar in their expectations of the project. They expressed concern about the compensation for land besides standing crops. They appreciated the efforts made by HVPNL in routing these lines and taking them in to the interiors that shall ensure that many of the villages at the tail-end, at long last, shall be beneficiaries. Safety emerged as major concern for most people and in particular for women folks, while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from these lines.

Resettlement Principles and Policy Framework This project is based on the resettlement principles of avoidance, minimization and alleviation. Among other principles, special attention has been paid for the improvement of living standards of marginalized and vulnerable groups and ensuring delivery of R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s entitlement framework. This project has taken into account the HVPNL’s Environment and Social Policy and Procedures, which covers the mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works including Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy for land acquisition, WB OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement and OP 4.10 on Indigenous Peoples. Besides, these policies, National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 too had been consulted while framing the ESPP. Public is informed about the project at every stage of execution by press notes and media release etc.

Entitlement Framework HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation and compensation of the acquired assets of the affected assets covering categories such as loss of land (homestead land, agriculture land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), loss of structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders, squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood, Loss of standing crops/ trees, loss of access to common property resources (CPR) and facilities, losses to host communities, panchayat land and additional benefits for vulnerable persons. The entitlement for this subproject adopts and complies with the HVPNL’s framework. For this sub-project, only compensation for standing crops falls under the framework.

Institutional Framework and Grievance Redressal A three-tier set up is proposed in the ESPP of HVPNL viz., Divisional, Zonal and at Headquarters, comprising of Officials at respective levels. At the Head Quarter Level it is Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ERRC), at Zonal level it is Environment and Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC), and at the Division level it is Environment and Social Implementation unit (ESIU). The grievance if any will be first addressed by the ESMC.

Compensation and Budget Estimates Compensation for this package pertains to standing crops and trees only. These were calculated keeping in view the yield of crops and their rates. Compensation for land for tower base has not been calculated as it is not mandatory as per ESPP. Any claimant for compensation of tower land has to put up his/her case to the District Collector and only after assessing the impact on that particular family, the DC will decide on the compensation. Total compensation for crops and trees for lines under Panchkula circle has been estimated at Rs. 20,81,394/- Rupees Twenty Lakhs Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Four) Only. Compensation for crops under Karnal circle has been estimated at Rs. 75,600/- (Rupees Seventy Five Thousand Six Hundred) Only. Options for budget have been provided by taking cognizance of the alternative that HVPNL can schedule such as timing the construction works between two crops, in which case compensation amount payable would be nil.

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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY

1.1 Background The power demand in Haryana on an average has been of the order of 7 to 8% in the past. Now it is in the range of 14% for the state as a whole and between 20-25% in certain pockets like in . In response to this increasing demand, HVPNL has prepared a comprehensive transmission program that proposes power load growth and evacuation of the proposed capacity addition of power at an estimated cost of Rs. 7643 crore during the 11th Five year plan. Under this program HVPNL will undertake construction of new sub-stations, installations of additional transformers and laying of new transmission lines interlinking of lines of existing substations.

The state of Haryana in the northern part of India is located strategically close to the National Capital of India New Delhi, and one third of its area falls within the National Capital Region (NCR). It is bordered by and Punjab to the north and by Rajasthan to south and west. Its borders to Uttar Pradesh in the East are defined by the River . The capital of the state is which is administered as a Union Territory and is also the capital of Punjab.

1.2 The Project- HPSIP The proposed project – Haryana Power System Improvement Project (HPSIP), funded by the World Bank, aims to improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in Haryana through investments in power supply infrastructure, training/capacity building and technology-transfer, and overall institutional strengthening. Major objectives include improving service delivery; enhancing operational efficiency and institutional capacities. The improvement of service delivery of the transmission company i.e. HVPNL is aimed at by ensuring efficient transmission of additional power to be available within the state over the next 4 years; providing greater grid stability and system security; and by facilitating the transmission to an open access regime within the state. Another important objective, which the project has envisaged includes enhanced operational efficiency and customer service levels in selected geographical areas of Haryana through investments. This project’s third important target is to enhance institutional capacities of three utilities in the transmission lines and distribution sub-sectors through introduction of modern management practices.

In this context, the World Bank is supporting the strengthening of transmission system for enhancing reliability and system security as well as to reduce transmission losses, by constructing new sub-stations and transmission lines. The project is being executed by the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL). HVPNL has divided the current phase of work into 13 packages consisting of substations and transmission lines.

1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited In 1998, the Haryana State Electricity Board (HSEB) was re-organized into State owned corporation namely Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) for Transmission and Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL). HPGCL was made responsible for operation and maintenance of State’s own power generating stations. HVPNL was entrusted the power transmission and distribution functions. Simultaneously, an independent regulatory body i.e. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), was constituted to aid and advise the State Government on the development of the power sector, to regulate the power utilities and

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HVPNL was further reorganized on July 1, 1999 by carving out two more Corporations, namely Utter Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) with the responsibility of distribution and retail supply of power within their jurisdiction. While UHBVNL is responsible for Ambala, , , , Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat, , Jhajjar and districts, DHBVN caters to Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, , Faridabad, Gurgaon, Mewat, and districts.

1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission Lines) Under this package, ten transmission lines are proposed. These lines are spread in five HVPNL circles in the state of Haryana. Circle-wise lines are given below sub-packages under Package G-6 as listed below: Under Faridabad circle (i) 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq. inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km (ii) Const. of 220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km

Under Hisar circle (iii) LILO of both circuits of existing 220 kV D/C 400 kV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 kV S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km (iv) LILO of 132 kV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 kV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km (v) LILO of 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masudpur (Hansi) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km

Under Panchkula circle (vi) 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km (vii) LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km

Under Karnal circle (viii) LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km

Under Gurgaon circle (ix) 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 kV Dhanonda to proposed 132 kV substation Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) – 11.260 Km (x) 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq “ACSR(Zebra) from 220 kV Dhanonda to proposed 132 kV Sub-station Pali (Gurgaon) – 13.515 km

These lines cross ten districts in the state, namely, , Faridabad, Bhiwani, Panchkula, Karnal, Rewari, Mewat, Mahendragarh, Hisar and Panipat. The present report contains the findings of the social assessment for the impacted area in Panchkula and Karnal circle due to the proposed transmission lines. The report is prepared in conformity with the provisions of the Environment and Social Policy and Procedures of HVPNL.

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1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts The alignments of transmission lines in rural areas have been finalized in accordance with HVPNL’s R&R policy of avoidance, minimization and alleviation, wherein efforts were made to minimize the adverse impacts of the project, while selecting the route. Criteria considered for selection of optimum route, are the following: (i) The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve any human habitation; (ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the transmission line; (iii) The proposed route of transmission line does not create any threat to the survival of any community; (iv) The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utility services such as playgrounds, schools and other establishments; (v) The line route does not pass through any sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere reserves or eco-sensitive zones; and (vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.

1.6 Objectives of the Study The main objective of the study was to:  identify the impacts of land acquisition and other adverse impacts for various civil works on the people who own properties to be acquired or used for the project; and  present an action plan for delivery of the compensation and assistances outlines in the policy to the persons identified as entitled to such assistance.

Scope of the study The scope of the present study included a survey for these transmission line routes for. a) identifying potentially affected populations with special attention to vulnerable group such as indigenous/tribal population, scheduled caste, landless families and women headed/physically handicapped families. b) gathering information on the various categories of losses and other adverse impact likely under the project. These are:  loss of land and other productive assets such as trees;  loss of structures, temporary or fixed;  loss of access to public services (roads, drinking water, schools, medical, etc);  loss of access to common property resources; and  disruption of social, cultural, religious or economic ties and networks.

1.7 Approach and Methodology Approach and methodology mainly consist of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques. The study was conducted in three phases.

Phase I - Collection and review of documents: This involved collection of documents from client such as walkover survey and relevant topographic maps. The phase was important to scope the activities. It also included preparation of social assessment tools, questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion guidelines. The Questionnaires and Checklist for FGDs are presented in the Annexure-E1 & E2.

Phase II - Survey Activities: The phase combined field assessment using the walkover survey and holding consultations, in order to assess the impact if any on any private/ community/government assets. The survey team

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Phase III: Post Survey Activities: Analysis and Reports. The information collected through structured interviews and questionnaires was systematically validated, analyzed and processed. Wherever required, the observations were supported from the information collected through desk research.

1.8 Structure of the Report The Chapterisation plan for this RRAP is given in the Table below:

Chapters Title of Chapter Brief Description of Contents 1 Introduction and Methodology Project description, approach and methodology adopted 2 Profile of Project Area Districts profile of Panchkula, Ambala and Panipat (inclusive of Population, social composition w.r.t. to SC population, poverty, Education, work force etc.) Impacted villages and their socio-economic profile covering Population, gender, economic activities, workers non-workers, poverty literacy, composition, unemployment, Land use. 3 Analysis of Alternatives Analysis of Alternative for routes of transmission lines, 4 Impact on Land and persons Adverse/positive Impacts on persons/land/private properties/common property resource; Alternatives Impact on crops, Landholding size / cropping pattern/standing crops / Estimated impact on crops 5 Community Consultations Details on the community consultations with villagers and vulnerable group (women)

6 Resettlement Policy and Legal HVPNL policy and entitlements and its applicability Framework 7 Institutional Arrangements & Mechanisms for implementation, and grievance Grievance Redress Mechanisms redressal

8 Costs and Budget Compensation for crops and trees and cost estimates for implementation of RRAP 9 Implementation Schedule Time duration for implementation of RRAP

Annexures

Annexure A – Panchkula (13.2 km and 4.2 km LILO line) Annexure B – Panipat (2.305 km line) Annexure C – Crops and Tree Rates Annexure D – List of Officials Annexure E – Checklist and Questionnaires

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CHAPTER 2 – PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA

2.1 Introduction This chapter provides a very brief overview of project districts through which three transmission lines pass through under Package G-6. Details are given on those specific villages in each of these districts that were marked on the toposheets. These details include details in terms of literacy rates, working population and social composition such as proportion of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to the overall population. The sub-packages pass through two districts of Haryana – Panchkula and Panipat.

2.2 Profile of the Project Districts Ambala district is surrounded by Himachal Pradesh in the north and east, Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh in the west and by Ambala district in the south as well as east. Ambala district shares its borders with Chandigarh, , Ambala district and Solan district.

Figure 2.1 – Map of Ambala District Figure 2.2 – Map of

Panipat is an ancient and historic city in Panipat District, Haryana state, India. It is 90 km from Delhi on NH-1 and comes under the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Panipat is a city of textiles and carpets. It is the biggest centre for cheap blankets and carpets in India and has a handloom weaving industry.

Table 2.1 – Socio-economic profile of project districts S.No. Name of Total Female Male SC Total Main district Population Workers Workers 1 Panipat 967449 438589 528860 152803 382801 289013 2 Ambala 655425 303196 352229 140961 213950 187348 Source: Census of India, 2001

The districts of Panipat and Ambala districts have population less than 10 lakhs. Panipat district at l5% has less Scheduled Caste population, though in terms of workforce, both Panipat and Ambala districts, 30% of the total population comprise the workforce.

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2.3 Socio-Economic Profile of Impacted Villages

Under Panchkula circle (i) 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km

Table 2.2 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 13.2 km line S.No. Name of Name of Total Female Male SC Total Main district village Population Workers Workers 1 Panchkula Nagal 1177 518 659 299 433 385 2 -do- Bataur 3379 1501 1878 390 1059 977 3 Ambala Nagayaon 1233 557 676 151 686 600 4 -do- Raiwali 1849 847 1002 566 580 550 Source: Census of India, 2001

The villages en-route this l3.2 km line all have a population less than 5000 with Bathoud village having the highest at 3379 nos. The Scheduled caste population is between less than 15% in Bathoud and Nayagaon villages, where it is in the range of 25-30% in Nagal and Raiwali villages. In terms of workforce, Nagal and Bathaoud villages have approximately 33% of their population as the workforce, whereas in case of Nayagaon, the percentage is more than 50%, while it is marginally more than 25% in case of Raiwali village.

(ii) LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km

Table 2.3 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 4.5 km LILO line S.No. Name of Name of Total Female Male SC Total Main district village Population Workers Workers 1 Ambala Nagayaon 1233 557 676 151 686 600 2 -do- Raiwali 1849 847 1002 566 580 550 Source: Census of India, 2001

The villages enroute this l3.2 km line and the 4.2 km LILO line all have a population less than 5000 with Bathoud village having the highest at 3379 nos. The Scheduled caste population is between less than 15% in Bathoud and Nayagaon villages, where it is in the range of 25-30% in Nagal and Raiwali villages. In terms of workforce, Nagal and Bathaoud villages have approximately 33% of their population as the workforce, whereas in case of Nayagaon, the percentage is more than 50%, while it is marginally more than 25% in case of Raiwali village.

Under Karnal circle (iii) LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km

Table 2.4 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 2.305 km line S.No. Name of Name of Total Female Male SC Total Main district village Population Workers Workers 1 Panipat Kabri 5863 2546 3317 2162 2041 2008

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Table 2.4 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 2.305 km line S.No. Name of Name of Total Female Male SC Total Main district village Population Workers Workers Source: Census of India, 2001

Kabri is a signficanly big village with a population in excess of 5000. Nearly 37% of the total population belong to Scheduled Castes 34% of the population constitutes the workforce engaged in agriculture and industry.

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CHAPTER 3 – ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

3.1 Introduction This chapter deals with the selection of optimum route for transmission lines and an overview of the generic anticipated impacts in the context of these lines. Following which, it analyses the already finalized alignment for each of the transmission line by comparing it with alternative explored, if any. Wherever, the alternative was not explored, the smallest distance from the two points was taken as another route for the purpose of analysis. It does so by stating the features observed en-route and the resultant potential impacts on features such as: impacts on land, structures properties, common property resources, crops and trees. The impact assessment includes landholding size/cropping pattern/standing crops, estimated impact on crops, anticipated impact on aesthetic appeal of the project affected area.

As per the provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers in any kind of land. In transmission projects land is not acquired for footing towers. For selection of optimum route and siting of towers, HVPNL exercises certain flexibility, by taking the following criteria into consideration:  The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve any human habitation;  Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the transmission line;  The proposed route of transmission line does not create any threat to the survival of any community;  The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utility services such as playgrounds, schools and other establishments;  The line route does not pass through any sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere reserves or eco-sensitive zones; and  The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.

In case of this Package G-6, the applicable impacts are: i) Land for footing the transmission towers: The amount of land required for footing2 a tower for 220 kV line and 132 kV line is 49 sqm. (approx. 0.012 acre) and 25 sqm. (approx. 0.006 acre) respectively. As per official estimates a total of 85 towers are to be placed for the transmission line in the two circles comprising of 3 districts. A tower is placed every 300-350 meters; ii) 7 meter Right of Way: The RoW for line through different areas whether it be the agricultural fields or semi-urban areas; iii) Height: 4.6 metre for a 220 kV tower and 4.0 meter for a 132 kV tower is the minimum clearance between conductors and tops of trees and need to be maintained during the operation stage; iv) Restrictions imposed on the area under the transmission lines and height of trees and crops, though usage of such land continues as before; v) Land holding could become unviable, particularly for the vulnerable groups; vi) Damages that occur to standing crops and other trees during construction and operation; vii) Cutting and trimming of trees to maintain the proper clearances in ROW.

2 Depending upon the tower type – A or B or C or D used, the area of land required for footing a tower could vary, but is likely to be between 25 sq.m or 49 sq.mtr

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3.2 Analysis of Alternatives The survey team walked along the proposed route of three transmission lines. Details regarding length of the line, with number of villages and towers that required to be footed are provided in Table 3.1 below.

Table 3.1: Details of sub-packages S. Name of Transmission line Length of No. of towers No. of villages/ urban No. line (in footed area that the finalized Km.) transmission line route shall pass through 1 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 13.2 58 4 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 km 2 LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – 4.5 17 2* Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km 3 LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – 2.305 10 1 Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km Total 20.005 85 5 * two villages are common to both the lines

Details of the land use, other observation in terms of cropping patterns, and socio-economic profile of the villages adjacent to /crossing the villages are dealt with in the subsequent paragraphs.

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3.2.1 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 km The proposed transmission line shall commence from the 400 kV Sub-station at village Naggal and pass through 2 other villages – Nayagaon and Bathoud, before terminating at Raiwali sub- station which is the site for the proposed 220 kV sub-station. There are two other villages in the vicinity of Naggal i.e. Sultanpur, Jajouli, though the line does not impact the agricultural land of these villages. Other key features observed alongside and en-route include many poultry farms, one petrol pump, a canal, a road and a rural road. Trees of different types were observed too. Those closer to the main road are plantations of PWD and these are mostly Safeda (Eucalyptus). Besides closer to the end point, it crosses through an area densely populated plantation of Kikar, Shisham, Safeda, Shahtoot, Mango, Ber and Neem. Officials estimate that approximately 2500- 3000 private trees would come within the ROW of this line. Table 3.2 below indicates the features marked on the alignment marked on topographic maps and subsequently observed and recorded during the survey undertaken and provides a comparison with straight line option that had been explored.

Table 3.2: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight line option (13.2 km) Stretches Option 1 – Finalized Sensitivity Option 2 - If the alignment had Sensitivity alignment Y / N taken the shortest route Y / N Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey Village Starts from the agricultural land N Same as finalized option N Naggal to of village and runs along the village main road, besides is at the Bathoud backside of the many structures such as poultry farm and a petrol pump Village The line crosses the road and N Would have impacted village Y Bathoud to takes a sharp turn at near 75% Barwala village degrees and crosses the road Nayagaon and runs along the river; in addition it also crosses the 220 kV Tepla-Panckhula line Village line continues but moves away Y Would have crossed agricultural Y Nayagaon to from the river, runs into area fields, but would have impacted village densely populated by trees and existing structures of poultry farm Raiwali over the earthen check dam (bandh)

Source: Walkover Survey Y-Yes, N-No

The analysis of alternative reveals that the finalized alignment as indicated in the walkover survey has taken cognizance of the socially sensitive receptors and hence is a viable route. See Table 3.3 for potential impacted area.

Table 3.3: Area impacted by 13.2 km line Length of Right of way Total Area No. of Area required total area required Potentially line for a 220 kV (in acres) towers per tower (in for towers (in Impacted (in Km). line (in meters) acre) acres) plots/ Households 13.2 10 32.60 58 0.012 0.696 58 Source: Walkover Survey

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3.2.2 LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.525 Km

The LILO line shall commence from Nayagaon village wherein it intercepts the Panchkula-Tapla line and continues till village Raiwali – site of the proposed 220 kV sub-station. Other key features observed en-route include many poultry farms and a rural road. Trees closer to the main road are plantations of Public Works Department, Govt. of Haryana and these are mostly Safeda (Eucalyptus). Besides closer to the end point, it crosses through an area densely populated with trees such as Kikar, Shisham, Safeda, Shahtoot, Mango, Ber and Neem. Officials estimate that approximately 2500-3000 private trees would come within the ROW of this line. Table 3.4 below indicates the features marked on the alignment marked on topographic maps and subsequently observed and recorded during the survey undertaken and provides a comparison with straight line option that had been explored.

Table 3.4: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight line option (4.525 km) Stretches Option 1 – Finalized Sensitivity Option 2 - If the alignment had Sensitivity alignment Y / N taken the shortest route Y / N Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey Village runs into area densely Y would have crossed agricultural Y Nayagaon to populated by trees and over an fields, but would have impacted village earthen check dam (bandh) existing structures of poultry farm Raiwali Source: Walkover Survey Y-Yes, N-No

The analysis of alternative reveals that the finalized alignment as indicated in the walkover survey has taken cognizance of the socially sensitive receptors such as structures en-route and is comparatively a more suitable option. The potential impacted area is shown in Table 3.5.

Table 3.5: Area impacted by 4.525 km line Length of Right of way Total Area No. of Area required total area required Potentially line for a 220 kV (in acres) towers per tower (in for towers (in Impacted (in Km). line (in meters) acre) acres) plots/ Households 4.525 10 11.12 17 0.012 0.204 17 Source: Preliminary Survey, 2009

3.2.3 LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km The proposed LILO line shall commence from the proposed 132 kV sub-station at Kabri village, Panipat district, and connect to 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line. It shall cross over a barren piece of land adjacent to the proposed station before crossing over to the agricultural land and continues till the end of its length. The land use in the village is a mix of industrial and agriculture. Approximately 0.3 km of the line crosses the barren piece of land and a kutcha road. The remaining section of the line shall cross agricultural field that have wheat crop sown in it. This section of the line is approximately 4-6 km away from habitation on one side and also 2-3 km from a few trees i.e. Kikar that were observed. Table 3.6 below indicates the features marked on the alignment marked on topographic maps and subsequently observed and recorded during

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Table 3.6: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight line option (2.305 km) Stretches Option 1 – Finalized Sensitivity Option 2 - - If the alignment had Sensitivity alignment Y / N taken the shortest route Y / N Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey Existing 33 Starts from the existing S/stn Y Would have impacted industry N kV S/Stn at (to be upgraded to 132 kV complex adjacent to sub-station Village Kabri s/stn) and deviates to avoid industry complex adjacent to sub-station Existing 33 Starts from the existing S/stn Y Would have impacted industry N kV S/Stn at (to be upgraded to 132 kV complex adjacent to sub-station Village Kabri s/stn) and deviates to avoid industry complex adjacent to sub-station Source: Walkover Survey, 2009 Y-Yes, N-No

The analysis of alternative reveals that the finalized alignment as indicated in the walkover survey has taken cognizance of the socially sensitive receptors such as industrial complex and is the only suitable option. The potential impacted area has been shown in Table 3.7.

Table 3.7: Area impacted by 2.305 km line Length of Right of way Total Area No. of Area required total area required Potentially line for a 132 kV (in acres) towers per tower (in for towers (in Impacted (in Km). line (in meters) acre) acres) plots/ Households 2.305 7 3.99 10 0.006 0.06 10 Preliminary Survey, 2009

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CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS

4.1 Introduction Like any investment in linear projects transmission lines impact inhabitants. This chapter provides details on the potential impacts that have been assessed during the survey and in consultations with the villagers. Socio–economic assessment of the proposed transmission line brought forth three types of impact on affected persons: 1. Agriculture land owner will experience insignificant impact due to tower erection; 2. Agriculture land owner will experience loss of crops during implementation; and 3. Reduced/potential drop in agricultural land rates through which the line is passing.

4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages The social impact assessment was carried out for all three trasnmsision lines of this package in Panchkula and Karnal circles.

4.2.1 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 km The land use is predominantly agricultural in the four villages that fall en-route this line. The area has three other key features namely – poultry farms, a densely populated tree cover and also an earthern check dam. In the initial 4 km length, the line traverses along the main road (NH - 73) and closer to the Dangri river. The rest of the length is away from the river and crosses the road and traverses across agriculture fields. While the route alignment avoids the poultry farm structures, it shall impact and result in felling of nearly 2500-3000 private trees as per official estimates. A majority of these trees are private trees while the rest alongside the road belong to PWD. In terms of impact on crops, while HVPNL shall and can make efforts to minimize the crop damage by starting the work following the harvest season, it shall not be possible in the case of these trees. Assessment of loss and damages to crops would be made during construction stages as a large number of households that depend on agricultural labor would be impacted.

Overall at this stage the impact appears to be limited to trees and standing crops. During the implementation after tower points are fixed using theodolite surveys3, an assessment by the implementing agency will give the exact number of plots impacted and extent of impact in terms of number of PAPs owning the land. Socio-economic assessment carried out brought out that most villages have more than 1000 acres of agricultural land in the area.

It is expected that 58 towers would be laid across the 13.2 km stretch would have the following impacts in terms of area as given in table 4.1. As indicated in the table, the entire route passes through agricultural land for nearly 80% of its entire length. Crops observed by the survey team during the visit were Mustard, Wheat, and Vegetables.

Table 4.1 – Impacted agriculture area by 13.2 km transmission line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by type Barren / Others of crop (in acres) (in acres) 32.60 24 Mustard 2 8.15 Wheat 22 Vegetables 0 Source: Walkover Survey

3 Survey conducted using theodolite shall help to fix the following positions: a) Fixing of angle tower positions b) Finalizing of crossing points of major EHV lines (66 KV and above) & details of the lines; c) Finalizing of crossing points of Railway Tracks & details of such points.; d) Finalizing of crossing points of major rivers & details of such points.

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However, footing of towers on land of village Naggal seems significant (See Chapter 5 on consultations) as consultations in the village revealed that they are opposed to the site of the POWERGRID sub-station, from where the proposed transmission line would start. Before starting the work on the transmission line, the HVPNL is advised to address the issue of the said substation site identified by POWERGRID. The social opposition of this site has spread across the area and the villagers are likely to oppose footing of towers, if the issue of substation site is not resolved.

4.2.2 LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tepla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km The land use through which the transmission line is proposed is predominantly agricultural. Poultry farms, a densely populated tree covered area, an earthern check dam and a PMGSY road under-construction were the other features observed. While the route alignment avoids the poultry farm structures, it clearly shall result in felling of nearly 500-600 private trees that include fruit bearing trees such as Mango, Shahtoot, etc and mostly used for household consumption. In terms of impacts on crops, HVPNL shall and can make efforts to minimize the crop damage by starting the work following the harvest season. However, it would not be possible in case of trees. Overall, at this stage, the impact appears to be limited to crops and trees. During the implementation after tower points are fixed using theodolite surveys4, an assessment by the HVPNL/ contractor will give the exact number of plots impacted and extent of impact in terms of number of PAPs owning the land.

It is expected that 17 towers would be laid across the 4.5 km stretch would have the following impacts in terms of area as given in table 4.2. As indicated in the table, the entire route passes through agricultural land for nearly 90% of its entire length. Crops observed by the survey team during the visit were Mustard, Wheat, and Vegetables.

Table 4.2 – Impacted agriculture area by 4.5 km transmission line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by type Barren / Others of crop (in acres) (in acres) 11.12 9 Mustard 1 2.12 Wheat 8 Vegetables 0* Source: Walkover Survey

4 Survey conducted using theodolite shall help to fix the following positions: a) Fixing of angle tower positions b) Finalizing of crossing points of major EHV lines (66 KV and above) & details of the lines; c) Finalizing of crossing points of Railway Tracks & details of such points.; d) Finalizing of crossing points of major rivers & details of such points.

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4.2.3 LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) 2.305 km The chosen route avoids the industrial area adjacent to the existing sub-station and travels across a small patch of barren land before taking a straight route right till its end point. The distance between the proposed line and habitation of Kabri village is at least 3-6 km along its route and hence there is no impact on habitation. There is no impact on any tree either. The area of village Kabri has merged with Panipat district with land usage divided between industrial and agricultural activities. A total of 10 towers are likely to be footed in this stretch and these would have the following impacts in terms of area as given in table 4.3.

Table 4.3 – Impacted agriculture area by 2.305 km transmission line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by type Barren / Others of crop (in acres) (in acres) 3.99 3 Wheat 14 0.99 Source: Walkover Survey

Overall there will be no impact on land. No land acquisition is required in this sub-package for erecting towers. A full length socio-economic survey was not undertaken as the exact location of the transmission towers won’t be known till near the date of installation. A detailed survey would be required after the finalization of tower bases and transmission line route, to ascertain and record the impacted persons the Contractor/executing agency will need to record the name of the owner, current use and type of land and extent of damages suffered by the construction activities. During the project execution, demand for compensation by any affected person, shall be decided as per The Works of Licensees Rules, 2006.

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CHAPTER 5 – COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

5.1 Introduction Consultation refers to the two-way transfer of information or joint discussion between project proponent and the community in concern. It helps build a rapport with the community and also helps to provide certain details on the area that planners cannot often foresee. It helps identify impacts, the vulnerable groups, their source of vulnerabilities and the people and groups that are likely to be affected. Besides, information provided during such consultations help allay fears and builds trust – a key aspect to the successful implementation of any project.

This chapter provides details on the consultations held during the field visit and their outcomes with respect to the villages where the four sub-stations are sited. Under this package, three sets of consultations were held – with the officials, with Panchayats and community members and with the women’s groups. Consultations with officials were carried out to understand the plan for the sub-station, the difficulties felt in selecting the most appropriate alignment, criterion adopted therein and the alternative explored, if any. Consultations with Panchayat/Village community members were carried out based on the list of issues that were part of the consultation checklist developed (see Annexure E1), and covered a host of issues, such as current land holding, BPL status, education, health, types of crops cultivated, likely employment opportunities, etc in order to assess the impact, identify vulnerabilities and understand their perceptions. Consultations with women’s groups were held to understand their perceptions and understand the variations in their perceptions towards a similar infrastructure development. An attempt was made to understand the current power supply status, development schemes of government and other on-going development work in the village or in its vicinity. This chapter presents the summary of consultations held with these three groups.

5.2 Consultations for Sub-package IV & V 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 km & LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km

Consultations with Officials: XEN, T/S Division, Assistant Executive Engineer and, A.A.E, Madanpur sub-station were consulted. Consultations with officials indicated that the line was to begin from Naggal village. This is the site wherein a 400 kV sub-station would be constructed and operated by POWERGRID for a period of five years before being handed over to HVNPL. Officials indicated that villages in the area were having fertile land and the route had many trees that need to be cut. However, they had managed to avoid structures i.e. poultry farms.

Consultations with Community: Four villages – Naggal, Bathoud, Nayagaon and Raiwali fall en-route. All the villages shared the common concern of poor and inadequate power supply and its associated problems.

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Agriculture is the mainstay of the majority along the proposed route and the land use is predominantly agricultural. Three phase supply that is required for agriculture is available for 4-5 hours in a day. Even this supply is only available only every other day with too many interruptions. The village of Raiwali – site of the proposed 220 kV sub-station indicated that though their village is well developed, it receives only a maximum of 4-5 hours of power every day. Villagers in Bathoud and Nayagaon on many occasions have protested against the erratic power supply, but have subsequently realized the difficulties faced by the officials. They are aware that the existing transformer of 8 MVA is inadequate and often breaks down and requires replacement or upgradation. These power cuts and resultant protests increase during summers and also during the paddy crop season when more water is required. They were vocal in their disapproval of the sectoral distribution of power wherein many of these lines are constructed onn their land but are meant to serve the industries and commercial areas of Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Panchkula.

They mentioned that the due to inadequate power supply, agriculture suffers the most. They also voiced their concern that children do not get power to study in the evenings and have to rely upon other sources and means such as oil lamps. Besides, being a costly option, the smoke emanating is also stressful on their eyes. It is not possible to use as they too need to be recharged for which there is not enough power. Refrigerators are sent for repair as they get affected due to power cuts. A related social concern is that many ladies in the village prefer to stay away from the village during the peak summer months beginning April till August as they are unwilling to face the power cuts. These ladies go back to Chandigarh/Panchkula due to such power shortages. A related social concern is that those ladies who are habituated to life in Panchkula/Chandigarh where power supply is adequate, do not desire to stay for more than a week. Consequently, parents of such girls, are unwilling to marry their daughters to such persons in villages where there is little power supply.

The village of Nayagaon has a peculiar problem wherein it is served by different feeders – one is providing electricity and another provides for water supply. As a result when the water is supplied vide the other feeder, the villagers are unable to store water since they do not have electricity and end up seeing water wasted. If it had been the same feeder then they could use their motor pumps to operate and store water in overhead tanks. They requested that this issue be resolved following which they could derive benefits of this proposed line. They reported good water quality. They are not averse to the proposed transmission line, but doubt whether they will get as much supply as neighboring state of Punjab where they perceive that villagers get 22 hours power supply per day. Government has provided Solar lighting panels in the village of Nayagaon – six of them with each one supporting one tubelight. These panels automatically switches on in the village at evening and provides for street lighting and it provides till morning 4.00 am and is seen to be beneficial.

Among other issues, the villagers opine that there are no NGOs operational in the village or in the area. Many persons from BPL families go to nearby areas for labor as the wage rates in the nearby areas are higher.

Consultations included information dissemination on the 220 kV line, details on likely period of commencement of construction works; height of the towers; time duration of construction, the ROW that would be required. Benefits of the project too were highlighted and these were indicative of their beliefs and anticipation of the project. Other information that highlighted the requisite safety norms such as ground clearance of transmission wires from trees/structures, potential restrictions on land use, height of trees were also covered. Villagers seemed to be aware of such infrastructure works from their experiences with similar lines though of higher voltage

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No safety related concerns were reported.

The Consultants noted a key issue at Naggal at the starting point of this 220 kV transmission line. Here, POWERGRID shall be constructing a 400 kV sub-station5 at this village and for it has already issued LA notifications – 4(1), 6 (1) and 9 (1). The villagers propose another site for the same. They fear landlessness due to the substation and another project planned by Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC). They indicated that they raised their voice against this site and suggested another site adjacent to the current site which will be suitable and it would only extend the length of the proposed line. The Sarpanch indicated that in case of substation he has to give 20 acres of land and that he is left with only 50 odd acres of land. The villagers during discussion were found to be aggressive on this issue and indicated they might resort to other means if the issue is not amicably settled. (See Annexure A2 for full detail of this consultation).

In the light of this consultation, it is suggested that both the siting of the 400 kV sub-station and the emanating 220 kV transmission line be reviewed.

Consultations with women: Women were consulted in only two villages of Raiwali and Nayagaon. Women expressed disappointment that though they have constructed big houses, all the time they have shortage of power. Some of them even suggested that they ought to have to have separate houses so that they can spend their summers in the Punjab to avoid the heat. Many refrigerators have been sold off due to low voltage. Certain domestic chores such as processing of cattle fodder manually becomes strenuous as on occasions the fodder is too strong. As a result, their cattle stay hungry for a few days. Women and men use auto rickshaws and bicycles to cross the border to Punjab to fetch water where it is available in abundance. They are particularly desperate during the harvest season, and also for paddy cultivation. They also expressed inadequate supply in the evening which affects study of children and particularly during examination times. The available water supply is not satisfactory as the water is sticking and greasy water occasionally and irritating. Also occasionally due to the problem of water supply they are not able to take bath on occasions.

5 This 400 kV station to be built by POWERGRID is not within the present scope of work of SMEC India

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Photo 1 – Consultations with Panchayat member and villagers at Naggal village

Photo 2 – Consultations at Nayagaon village

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5.3 Consultations for Sub-package X LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km

Consultation with Officials: Consultants met with XEN T/S Division, Panipat district and other junior officials. Interactions with the officials indicated that the proposed 2.305 km is a short LILO line that shall connect the upgraded 132 kV station at Kabri village to the line from the Panipat Thermal Power Station (PTPS- Chandauli). They stated they used the existing Right of Way (ROW) and also to ensure that settlements and industries are not impacted the line is going over agricultural field and avoids structures and also trees before connecting to Chandauli line.

Consultations with Community & Women: Consultations were held with community and also with a Mill owner in the Kabri village.

BPL housing colony: Majority of persons in the BPL colony work in the agricultural field through which the line passes, and live adjacent to the Sub-station. They work as laborers in adjacent factories. With respect to power supply, they state that they receive 7-8 hours of power supply and have a single fan at home and pay Rs. 200-300 per month as bill to pay. While some of these households have legal connections, other are reported to have illegal connections.

On other issues they stated that for education children go to school in Kabri village that is bordering Panipat. Their main occupation is working in adjacent factories and occasions such as at present, wherein due to lower demand, currently there is shortage of work. As per government policy, they get education facilities for girl children besides the routine provisions that give them Rs. 2 kg/wheat, kerosene – Rs. 10/litre.

Mill owner: The factory carries out Spinning, weaving, finishing and producing yarn for blankets with markets all over India. They work in 3 shifts and experience tripping for an intervals of 5 minute. For approximately 3-6 hours in a day they experience power cuts and for this period, they depend on diesel generator. The factory has three meters totaling to 210 kilowatt connection. They require water for the commercial consumption and have submersible pumps to fetch ground water. They observed that it would be better to have reliable and better power supply and hoped that this upgradation would help reduce dependence on diesel gensets which in turn help improve production and also profits. It would significantly help to meet production targets without resorting to use of gensets or inverters. Also they observed that if prior schedule of powers cuts were made available to them, that would immensely help them to schedule production.

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Photo 1 – Consultations with residents of Lakshmi colony 2-3 km from the route of proposed 2.3 km line

Photo 2 - Consultations with women of Kabri sub-station colony

Photo 3 – Consultations with officials at Kabri village enroute 2.3 km LILO line

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Table 5.1 – Key issues raised in consultations in Village Panchayat/Community members/Women’s groups in Package G-6 (Panchkula, Karnal Circle)

Sl. No. of Issues discussed Benefits perceived by the community Apprehensions raised Suggestions from No. Participants community by the community

1 61 General  Better power supply is welcome in  Safety issues particularly relating to  Compensation for the context of the power cuts that take 11 kV lines. land under the towers Transmission lines (start point and place because of transformer overload destination) & kV (66/132/220/400)  Lines should be placed higher as  Re-routing of Duration of construction for Tower  Key infrastructural requirement for there have been fatal incidents both transmission line route to erection/construction of Sub-station development relating to human beings and cattle avoid agricultural fields Details of the ROW (right of way) of  Helps development of industries  Depreciation in land prices  Increase ground the transmission lines clearance of wires so that  Helps education of children as longer  Landlessness owing to the people, particularly in hours and reliable power supply cumulative impact of this project farms do not feel immensely benefits development interventions planned Safety Issues induction while passing  Helps in carrying out domestic chores  Though lines are taken over their below these lines. Ground clearance of transmission more efficiently and less strenuously fields, they may not be recipient of wire from trees/structures the power supply Restrictions on land use  Land under towers becomes totally Restrictions on height of trees under un-usable as no tractor can ply on the transmission lines land under the tower

Social impacts Loss of land structures and other community property resources Loss of standing crops, trees Temporary Loss of access to road, etc. Temporary loss of income Potential depreciation of land price due to presence of a tower structure

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CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

6.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework This section presents the legal requirements of Land Acquisition Policy and the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy and entitlements for affected families. The legal framework for any project includes process of land acquisition and measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Haryana government had published its R&R policy in 2007. As a result HVPNL has joined a list of other entities in power transmission business to have an Environment and Social Policy and Procedures document. The features of the R&R Policy are indicative of the kind of impacts that have been felt by such companies over many years.

HVPNL undertakes its transmission activities within purview of Indian laws keeping in mind appropriate obligations and guidelines of statutory and funding agencies. As per provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003 Acts, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers in any kind of land. Electricity Act, 2003 seeks to create a framework for the power sector development by measures conducive to the industry. However, HVPNL integrates environmental protection as a part of its project activities. Power transmission schemes are planned in such a way that the power of eminent domain is exercised responsibly.

Mandatory environment requirements for HVPNL transmission works include: Mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works includes Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy for land acquisition Oustees and funding agencies requirement like WB OP 4.12 involuntary resettlement, WB OP 4.10 Indigenous People. National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 has also been consulted while framing the ESPP.

6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition All land acquisition for any public purpose in the state is governed by the Land Acquisition Act 1894 as amended from time to time by the State Govt. This empowers the government to acquire compulsorily any land not owned by it which is required for a public purpose. The definition of land includes benefits to arise out of land & things attached to earth or permanently fastened to any thing attached to the earth. This act applies to those with legal entitlements to land and structures thereon.

(i) For any LA the Act under Section (u/s)-4(1) stipulates publication of a notification to that effect in the official Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers circulated in the locality, at least, one shall be in the regional language. Such a publication authorizes an authorized officer to enter upon such a land make a preliminary survey ascertain its suitability and determine the exact position of land to be acquired. However, person can enter into any building or any enclosure attached to a dwelling house either by giving notice of seven days to the occupant or with the consent of occupant. The substance of this notification is given as public notice at a convenient place in the locality in which the land to be acquired is located, such a notification provides an opportunity to the parties interested in the land to file objections if any, u/s-5A to the proposed acquisition. (ii) In order to proceed with the acquisition of the land (as notified u/s-4) it is followed by declaration u/s 6 of the ibid Act specifying that land is required for public purpose. Every declaration is published in the official Gazette and in two daily newspapers with circulation in the local area, thereafter revenue Department issues direction to the Collector u/s-7 of the Act to take order for the acquisition of notified land to be marked

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out, measured land/or other immovable properties, which is done under the provision of Sec.8 of the act in question. Thereafter under the provisions contained in Sec.-9 notices are served to the concerned persons stating the intention of the Government to take possession of the land and that any claims for compensation should be made to the Collector, Finally, the award of compensation is made by the collector u/s-11 of the Act after inquiring into objections(if any) in pursuance of the notice given u/s-9 to the measurements made u/s-8 and into the value of the land on the date of publication of the notification/s4(1). The award u/s-11 is made within two years from the date of publication of the declaration and if no award is made within this period, the entire proceedings of the LA is lapsed and fresh notification u/s-(4) needs to be initiated. Once the award is passed, the collector takes possession of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances. However, in case of urgency Section-17 of the Act empowers the Collector to take possession of the land even though no award has been made. Such land thereupon vests with the Government free from all encumbrances.

However, this Act further provides remedy for seeking enhancement of compensation by the person to seek enhancement of compensation in lieu of acquired as per provisions contained in Sec.18 of ibid Act.

This act was further amended in 1984 with respect to sections 4,23,28 and 34 which deal with publication of primary notification determination of compensation; power of the court in determining the amount of compensation; interest on compensation and payment of interest respectively. To sum up the amended provisions have resulted in the following:-  The publication of the primary notification, apart from the Official Gazette, has to be made in two daily newspapers circulated in that locality of which at least one shall be in the regional language.  In addition to the market value of the land the court is to award a sum of thirty percent as solatium on such market value in consideration of the compulsory nature of the acquisition.  The amount of compensation awarded by the court is not to be lower than the amount awarded by the collector.  The interest of excess compensation has been enhanced from 9 per cent to 15 per cent after the date of expiry of a period of one year from the date on which possession has been taken.

HVPNL strictly follows procedures laid down under the Land Acquisition Act (LA Act), 1894, when land is acquired for sub-stations. Once the award is passed, the collector takes possession of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances. These are further reinforced taking into consideration HVPNL’s entitlement framework and public consultation process apart from inbuilt consultation process of LA act, public consultation/information by HVPNL is an integral part of the project implementation. Public is informed about the project at every stage of execution by Press Notes and media etc. During socio-economic survey taken up in parallel with land acquisition process, HVPNL’s site officials meet people and inform them about the Land acquisition details, proposed R&R measures and compensation packages

6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) The objectives of the Bank’s policy on involuntary resettlement are as follows:  Involuntary resettlement should be avoided where feasible, or minimized, exploring all viable alternative project designs.

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 Where it is not feasible to avoid resettlement, resettlement activities should be conceived and executed as sustainable development programs. Providing sufficient investment resources to enable the persons displaced by the project to share in project benefits.  Displaced persons should be meaningfully consulted and should have opportunities to participate in planning and implementing resettlement programs.  Displaced persons should be assisted in their efforts to improve their livelihoods and standards of living or at least to restore them, in real terms, to pre-displacement levels or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation whichever is higher

6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures The ESPP of the company has been developed following consideration of all the mandatory requirements of the national and state policies and acts and also the guidelines of funding agencies in addressing the social and environmental issues arising out of its activities. The company is committed to identify, assess, and manage environmental and social concerns at both organization and project levels by strictly following the basic principals of avoidance, minimization and mitigation of environmental & social impacts with the improvement of Management Systems and introduction of State of the Art and proven technologies.

The key principles of HVPNL’s social policy are: 1. Avoid any disruption of socially sensitive areas with regard to human habitation and areas of cultural significance; 2. Wherever losses are suffered, assistance will be provided to the affected persons to improve or at least regain their living standards; 3. Consultations will be held among local population regarding finalization of proposed route of the transmission lines and sub-stations; 4. Ensure in delivering R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s entitlement framework. 5. Involuntary resettlement will be avoided or minimized by exploring all viable alternative project designs. 6. All adversely affected persons including those without title to land will be provided assistance to improve or regain their living standards to the pre project levels. 7. Special attention will be paid for the improvement of living standards of marginalized and vulnerable groups. 8. If any person’s remaining land holding becomes operationally non viable, the entire holding will be acquired and compensated accordingly, if the Affected Family (AF) desires. A similar approach will be adopted for structures affected partially. 9. Physical works will not commence on any portion of land before compensation and assistance to the affected population have been provided in accordance with the policy framework.

6.5 Social Entitlement Framework The prescriptive social entitlement framework derives from the aforementioned constitutional directives national R&R Policy, State R&R Policy and relevant policies. Physical displacement of people is not, and will not be, a major consequence of the company’s projects as has been the experience in the case with the other transmission companies. Regardless of displacement occurs, the entitlement framework will be a base for all its management procedures. The objective of the HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation and compensation of the acquired assets of the AFs covers categories such as loss of land (Homestead land, agriculture land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), loss of structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders, squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood, loss of standing crops/ trees, loss of access to Common Property Resources (CPR) and facilities,

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Based on review of literature – walkover survey and Topo maps and surveys carried out by the team, it is to be stated that for lines under Panchkula and Karnal circles under Package G-6, the applicable provision shall be relating to the compensation for loss of standing crops. See Table 6.1 that provides HVPNL’s social entitlement framework applicable for all kinds of impacts.

Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework Sr. Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement No. 1. Loss of Land a) Homestead land with valid Titleholders i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 1894 title, or customary or usufruct rights ii) Actual registration charges for purchase of alternate land for maximum of compensation amount within one year as per proof of purchased land. iii) The land owners will be paid annuity for 33 years over and above the usual land compensation. The amount of annuity will be Rs. 15,000/-per acre per annum on prorata basis. Annuity of Rs. 15,000/- will be increased by a fixed sum of Rs.500/- every year as per State Government Policy.

Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be paid in addition to above entitlements. b) Agricultural Land (i) With valid title Titleholders i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 1894 ii) Actual registration charges for purchase of alternate land for maximum of compensation amount within one year as per proof of purchased land. The land owners will be paid annuity for 33 years over and above the usual land compensation. The amount of annuity will be Rs. 15,000/-per acre per annum on prorata basis. Annuity of Rs. 15,000/- will be increased by a fixed sum of Rs.500/- every year as per State Government Policy. Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be paid in addition to above entitlements. (ii) tenants, sharecroppers, Individual with Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/share leaseholder including the proof of cropping/lease period. commercial and other tenancy/share establishments cropping/leasing Note: This amount will be deducted from the compensation payable to land owners.

Vulnerable person Individual with One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 will proof of be paid in addition to above entitlements. tenancy/share

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Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework Sr. Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement No. cropping/leasing

(iii) Encroacher/Squatters Occupant Assistance to be provided for inclusion in various Government Schemes.

2. Loss of structure (i) with valid title, Structure owner i) Compensation as per Haryana PWD scheduled rates

ii) One time financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- for shifting of family, building material, belongings and cattle etc. Affected Families will be allowed to dismantle structure and carry salvage whatever they can. Vulnerable person Structure owner One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 will be paid in addition to above entitlements.

(ii) Tenant, leaseholder Individuals/ Party i.) Compensation as per Haryana PWD with proof of scheduled rates. (who have created the tenancy/leasing structure) ii) One time financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- for shifting of family, building material, belongings and cattles etc. iii) Affected Families will be allowed to dismantle structure and carry salvage whatever they can. iv) Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/ lease period. Note: The amount at iv) will be deducted from the compensation payable to land owners. Vulnerable person Individuals/ Party One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 will with proof of be paid in addition to above entitlements. (who have created the tenancy/leasing structure) (iii) Tenant, leaseholder Individuals/ Party Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/ lease period. with proof of (Who have not created the tenancy/leasing Note: This amount will be deducted from the structure) compensation payable to land owners. Vulnerable person Individuals/ Party Additional compensation of Rs.2000 will be paid in with proof of addition to above entitlements. (Who have not created the tenancy/leasing structure) (iv) Squatters Structure I. Compensation as per Haryana PWD scheduled rates.

II. Assistance in shifting by providing transport charges to actual or Rs.10,000/- maximum. III. Affected Families will be allowed to dismantle structure and carry salvage whatever they can.

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Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework Sr. Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement No. (v) Cattle shed Owner/Family Cash compensation of Rs. 15000/- for re- construction of cattle shed.

Vulnerable person Owner/Family Additional compensation of Rs.1000 will be paid to head of family in addition to above entitlements.

(vi) Workshop sheds Owner/Family Cash compensation of Rs. 25000/- for re- construction of workshop shed.\

Vulnerable person Owner/Family Additional compensation of Rs.2000 will be paid to head of family in addition to above entitlements.

3 Loss of livelihood i) Wage /Self employment (both Each adult earning Assistance to be provided for inclusion in various agriculture and Non member (both men State Government Schemes for self-employment. Agriculture) & women)

4 Loss of standing crops/ trees i) a) Crops Cultivator title In either category compensation for the total loss of holders crop/tree as per LA Act during construction as well b) Trees as during O&M**.

5 Loss of access to Common Property Resources (CPR) and facilities i) Common property resources / Community Replacement of CPRs/Civic amenities to ensure Civic amenities. equivalent community resources and amenities or provisions of functional equivalence. 6 Losses to host communities i) CPR and Civic amenities Community Augmentation of resources of host community to sustain pressure of AFs. 7 Panchayat land Village Compensation as per State Government Policy. Panchayat 8. Other Impacts related to loss of AFs Unforeseen impacts should be documented and assets/ livelihood not mitigative measures have to be proposed with in the identified. overall principles & provisions of ESPP. 9. Title holders affected by Title holders Compensation as per “Works of licensees Rules Transmission towers In urban/ 2006” notified by GoI on dated 18.4.2006. rural areas Note: *Vulnerable person means the people below poverty level, widow, physically handicap and SC/ ST. ** compensation of damage to crops/trees during O&M would be paid within one month

Cut Off dates For the non-titleholders the cut-off date will be the date of census survey conducted as part of the socio-economic survey and for titleholders it will be the date of issuance of Section 4 (1) notice under the LA Act. In the case of this package, the date will be survey date after the finalization of detailed route survey.

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Public Disclosure, Consultation, And Participation Public consultation has been incorporated as an integral part of the process throughout the planning and execution of project. The Environment and Social Management Team (ESMT) will interact closely with PAPs, host communities, project personnel, government departments, NGOs right from the early stages of the project preparation on regular basis for developing and implementing the RAP and EMP.

During implementation the public contact drives have been envisaged by bringing in active NGOs in the affected area. The first step of public awareness program is the publication of the public notification in the local newspapers as per the Section 29 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 in which details of the proposed project are given. The objections are to be filed within a period of 60 days from the date of publication of notification. The next step of the program is holding of the meetings and discussions with the public during the reconnaissance survey and again during the detailed survey/tower spotting.

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CHAPTER 7 – INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS

7.1 Introduction This section deals with the institutional arrangement and grievance redressal mechanisms as enunciated in the ESPP of HVPNL. These would be applicable to all the sub-stations and transmission lines that get funded under this proposed World Bank project.

7.2 Institutional Framework The company will have three levels of Institutional bodies to oversee and implement ESPP. The bodies are constituted at Head Quarter level; Zonal level; and Divisional Level

At Head Quarter Level: Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ER&R) under the chairmanship of the Director Technical includes the concerned Chief Engineer/TS and CE/P&D HVPN, Panchkula and Deputy Secretary/Projects as the Committee members. Deputy Secretary/Projects will be the Member Secretary of the R&R committee

At Zonal Level: The Environment and Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC) constitute of concerned Chief Engineer/TS , concerned Superintendent Engineer/TS, concerned Executive Engineer/TS, Land Acquisition officer and two representatives of the AFs and ESMC would report to Director Technical, HVPNL, Panchkula

At Divisional Level: In addition to above, Environment and Social Implementation unit (ESIU) will be there consisting of Executive Engineer/TS and SSE/SDO/Construction of concerned place. The role and functions of the ER&R, ESMC and ESIU include but are not limited to:  Coordinate among the various agencies involved in implementation of the ESPP programs  Monitor and review implementation of the ESPP plans  Function as a grievance redressal body; and  Provide overall guidance and leadership for smooth implementation of the resettlement and rehabilitation plans

To ensure effective implementation of ESPP, HVPNL focuses on 1. strengthening the implementation of the ESPP by redeployment of appropriately trained persons at key levels 2. reinforcing in house capabilities by working with specialized external agencies 3. reviewing progress of the ESPP internally or through external agencies

7.3 Social Procedures HVPNL has developed comprehensive Environmental and Social (E&S) Management Procedures and incorporated them to its project cycle, to ensure that its operation eliminates or minimizes adverse environmental and social impacts. The E&S management procedures identifies the relevant issues at early stages of project cycle and follow the basic philosophy of sustainable development through Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation. HVPNL’s project cycle forms the operational framework and background through which the environment & social issues are addressed. Key milestones in HVPNL’s transmission projects

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7.3.1 Project Conceptualization During project conceptualization, HVPNL identifies the project. Identification of a power transmission project is on the basis of demand and supply in regions and links between new power generating projects and availability of state’s quota of power from the Powergrid. HVPNL carries out feasibility studies encompassing demand for energy, prioritizing for different sectors and regions, environmental and social impact assessment; economic and financial analysis; and an implementation schedule. During feasibility studies, HVPNL identifies and weight various line options on a survey map such that there is shortest distance between origin of the proposed transmission line and the substations sites. At all times, while considering line options, HVPNL keeps in view its policy of avoidance of socially (including environmentally) sensitive areas.

7.3.2 Project Planning During project planning, HVPNL carries out a Reconnaissance survey. A number of alternatives are studied to minimize possible environmental impacts of transmission line. Adequate care is taken in the route alignment to avoid forests and areas of natural resources completely, if not possible, allow to traverses minimally. The planning exercise also ensures that the route does not involve human habitation and areas of cultural importance. Field officers verify critical issues e.g. river, hill, railway crossings; power and telephone lines etc. and finalize the optimal route on the map. Once the route is finalized, HVPNL, will carry out a Environment & Social Assessment with its own field staff and prepare a Environment & Social Impact Assessment. Based on the assessment and the provisions under ESPP, HVPNL will formulate an EMP (Environment Management Plan & Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in consultation with AFs.

HVPNL considers various sites for substations. On the basis of data for various parameters considered during selection process, a comprehensive analysis for each alternative site will be carried out. Weightage will be given to various parameters for finalizing alternative sites which are often site specific. Due consideration is given to availability of infrastructure facilities such as access roads, railheads etc. type of land viz. government, revenue, private, agriculture, environment and social impacts such as number of families affected as well as cost of compensation and rehabilitation.

7.3.3 Operation and Maintenance HVPNL continuously monitors the transmission lines and substations. The lines are patrolled regularly to identify any defects in the components. Monitoring of the line is carried out by the respective HVPNL field offices.

7.3.4 Project Review The social components of the project will be reviewed by the ESMU of HVPNL on regular basis.

7.4 Capacity Building Training and development of employees is integral to implementation of ESPP. In the beginning, training would be imparted to the executive/non-executive from NPTI/PGCIL so as to enable them to understand the ESPP document, to take necessary steps in right time to implement.

It is recommended that the HVPNL carries out periodic orientation and refresher courses that comprise of social and environmental issues applicable to such projects. Content of these courses

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7.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism It is expected that through a participatory process and good compensation and support mechanisms, acceptance of the project will be enhanced and complaints reduced. In case of issues related to land acquisition, the LA Act provides adequate provisions at different stages of the LA process for the AFs to object to the proposed acquisition of land and other properties, compensation rates, etc. The LA Act also allows the affected persons to receive the compensation under protest and then refer the case to the court for settlements. However ESMC at the Zonal Level will hear complaints and facilitate solutions. If the grievance is not redressed at zonal level, the affected person can appeal to the Environment R&R committee at Corporate level. He/she can further appeal to the court if his/her grievance is not redressed at either zonal or corporate level.

In addition to the proposed grievance redressal under the ESPP, it is recommended that another level of grievance redressal be added at the Division level to help record complaints. The advantage of such a mechanism would be receive, and forward it to the ESMC at Zonal level for redressal. Past experiences in other such and other infrastructure projects too indicate handling of issues at lowest possible level have proved more effective than if they are let to scale up.

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Organizational Structure for ESPP

ER&R High Powered Committee at HQ level

Director/ Technical Chairman

CE/ TS Concerned Deputy Secy/ Projects

Member Member Secy. (Nodal Officer)

CE/ P&D Member

Environment Social management Committee (ESMC) at Zonal level

CE/ TS Concerned Chairman

SE/ TS XEN/ TS LAO Two Concerned Concerned representatives AFs

Environment & Social Implementation Committee (ESIU) at Division level

Complaint recorded at XEn/ TS SSE/ SDO this level Concerned construction concerned

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CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET ESTIMATES

8.1 Introduction This chapter presents the cost and budget for implementation of RRAP. The costs used for the budget are based on information collected during the site from the revenue department. It is suggested that during implementation, an independent assessment should determine the cost and accordingly the budget be modified. 8.2 Compensation Compensation for Land: The land required for footing of 85 towers shall require marginal amount of land as stated earlier. This land would not be compensated for as per the Electricity Act, 1948. Titleholder(s) affected by transmission towers in urban/ rural areas may approach to the District Collector for compensation for the loss of land. The DC will assess his/ her economic condition and decide the case as per the provisioning of works of Licenses Rules 2006.

Compensation for damage to crops: Though attempts shall be made to minimize the damage to crops by planning the construction work in such a way that harvest is completed, ensuring this would not be possible in all cases. Besides, movement of machinery would cause damage to crops. Compensation shall be as per the Land Acquisition Act. The quantum of crops damaged will be assessed by collecting per acre yield figure of that crop in that area from Tehsildar (Revenue) and the equivalent amount of damaged crops will be calculated by ascertaining rate/quintal from the office of the Secretary Market Committee of the concerned area. There is a standard proforma (See Annexure F for Format) that the villager needs to fill in and obtain signatures from Sarpanch of the village and also from Patwari. Compensation would be calculated as per the prevalent rates and disbursed to the eligible owner of the plot. A list of crops yield per acre and applicable rates is attached as Annexure 26 and this would form the basis for compensation. Estimates for the loss of crops have been made on the basis of field visits, observations and site assessment.

Compensation for loss of trees: After the finalization of tower bases and transmission line route, the Contractor/executing agency shall enumerate the trees lost and compensate based on the rates released by Haryana Van Vikas Nigam Limited (Govt. of Haryana) and that are effective since July 2008. See Annexure C2 for list. This list provides zone wise prices for different types of trees such as Safeda, Paplar, Khair, Shisham, Kikar, Mango, etc. department. It is to be noted that PAPs shall be notified of any revision to these rates shall and be compensated accordingly.

8.3 Budget and Costs HVPNL’s ESPP provides the legal framework to establish eligibility criteria for entitlements and other forms of assistance. Based on this framework two budget options for implementation of RRAP have been presented below.

Option 1: It includes the cost of compensation for ‘current’ standing crops based on the ROW calculated, net crop area, yield per acre for different types of crops and market (harvest) rates. (See Annexure 2 for rates of crops and trees). Yield per acre for other crops too have been provided as it can be used to calculate cost of standing crops as identified at the time of construction.

6 Source: website: www.agriharyana.nic.in for crop-wise average yield of various crops and www.dacnet.nic.in/eands/fhprice/haryana for farm harvest prices

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Option 2: An alternative budget too has been provided by taking cognizance of the option that HVPNL can exercise such as timing the construction works between two crops, in which case the compensation payable would be nil.

Table 8.1-8.3 present the budget estimates for each of the three sub-packages.

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Table 8.1 - 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 km Compensation for Standing Crops A S. No. Crop type Estimated cropped Yield per Unit Rate Amount area (in acres) acre (in (Rs.) (Rs.) quintals) 1 Paddy 83.01 650 2 Wheat 22 24 1000 528000 3 Mustard 2 12 1730 41520 4 Cotton 5 Rice 22 6 Arhar 8 850 7 Bajra 15 850 8 Jowar 15000 9 Sugarcane 350 135 10 grams 15 2300 Sub-total 569520 Compensation for Trees

B S.No. Tree type No. of trees Width of Rate of tree Amount tree 1 Mango 2 Kikar 3 Shahtooj 4 Popular 1000000 5 Shisham 6 Neem 7 Ber 8 Others Total 1569520 Rupees Fifteen Lakhs Sixty Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty Only * An estimated lumpsum amount has been proposed for the compensation. Though the official estimates are 2500 – 3000 trees, the trees will have to enumerated, classifiedby type, measured and compensation would have to be worked as per applicable rates (See Annexure C1)

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Table 8.2 - LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km

A S. No. Crop type Estimated cropped Yield per Unit Rate Amount area (in acres) acre (in (Rs.) (Rs.) quintals) 1 Paddy 83.01 650 2 Wheat 8 24 1000 192000 3 Mustard 1 12 1730 20760 4 Cotton 5 Rice 22 6 Arhar 8 850 7 Bajra 15 850 8 Jowar 15000 9 Sugarcane 350 135 10 grams 15 2300 Sub-total 212760 Compensation for Trees

B S.No. Tree type No. of trees Width of Rate of tree Amount tree 1 Mango 2 Kikar 3 Shahtooj 4 Popular 200000 5 Shisham 6 Neem 7 Ber 8 Others Sub-Total 412760 Rupees Four Lakhs Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Only * An estimated lumpsum amount has been proposed for the compensation. Though current official estimates are 500 trees, the trees will have to enumerated, classified by type, measured and compensation would have to be worked as per applicable rates (See Annexure C1)

Table 8.3 – Consolidated budget for Panchkula circle

A 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 1569520 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 km B LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali 412760 (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km Sub-Total 1982280 Contingency at 5% 99114 Grand Total (Both sub-packages) 2081394 Rupees Twenty Lakhs Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Four Only

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Table 8.3 - LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km

A S. No. Crop type Estimated cropped Yield per Unit Rate Amount area (in acres) acre (in (Rs.) (Rs.) quintals) 1 Paddy 83.01 650 2 Wheat 3 24 1000 72000 3 Mustard 12 1730 4 Cotton 5 Rice 22 6 Arhar 8 850 7 Bajra 15 850 8 Jowar 15000 9 Sugarcane 350 135 10 grams 15 2300 Sub-total 72000 B Contingency at 5% 3600 C Grand Total (A+B) 75600 Rupees Seventy Five Thousand Six Hundred Only

The Consolidated Budget for RRAP for Panchkula circle is Rs. 20,81,394/- Rupees Twenty Lakhs Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Four) only. The budget for RRAP implementation for Karnal circle has been estimated at Rs. 75,600/- (Rupees Seventy Five Thousand Six Hundred) Only.

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CHAPTER 9 – IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

9.1 Introduction This section deals with the implementation schedule for the RRAP for the three transmission lines that cross areas in Ambala and Panipat districts of Haryana. The breakdown of each activity according to a specific time frame has been provided in the Implementation Schedule. Implementation Schedule will require detailed coordination between the project authority – HVPNL and other relevant line departments. Key issues in implementation are likely to be the following: (i) Census Survey by contractor – enumeration of tower land owner and standing crops (ii) Clearance of any claim for compensation for land acquired for footing of towers as per The Works of Licensees Rules, 2006.

9.2 Tasks and Schedule Implementation schedule has been spread over a period of 1 to 1-1/2 years in respect of these ten transmission lines that are expected to complete in terms of construction and running. Construction works on different sub-packages are likely to commence at different points of time over the project period. Therefore a list of implementation activities in sequence have been indicated which shall continue over the project period.

Activities in sequence  Census Survey by contractor – enumeration of tower land owner  Estimation of standing crop  Finalization of Affected persons & Final notification  Clearance of any claim as per Workers License Act 2006  Compensation

After compensation, the construction activities may begin. Activities such as disclosure of project information, redressal of grievances and dissemination of safety measures shall continue throughout the project period.

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Annexure A – Ambala

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Annexure A1 – Photographs of area en-route in Ambala

Water logging in the fields and potential submergence issue raised by villagers at Naggal

Trees and Structures en-route

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Annexure A2 – Community consultations

Consultations with Panchayat and Community at Naggal village Name of the Village Naggal Venue House of Sarpanch (Jagdish Lal) Date 20/02/2009 Start and End Time 10.30 to 12.15 pm No. of Persons attended: 18-20 persons Consultations conducted by Srihari and Ritu Objectives:  inform the community about the transmission line  to understand their overall facilities available in the village  to elicit their views and perceptions on project

Village profile: Village has approximately 200-250 households of which there are 60-70 households that are BPL households. Total population of the village is around 1500 nos. These are people who migrated from Pakistan and have settled here for the last 50-60 years. 400-500 acres of land is available totally with the village of Naggal. It is the starting point of the 220 kv line that begins from the 400 kv sub-station being built by POWERGRID for HVPNL. The line shall traverse across agricultural fields, trees and end at the sub-station at Raiwali. Enroute the line lie the villages of Naggal, Barwala, Batoud, Nayagaon, and Raiwali.

Economic base: They had close to 1000 acres of fertile agricultural land on which the main crops were Wheat and Paddy. However after the land of approximately of 578 acres or 600 acres have been taken by Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) which currently they are left with only 600 acres. Wheat and paddy are the main crops on 85% in this land.

Occupation is mainly agriculture and some of them are also engaged in govt. service besides running and working in poultry farms.

Power supply: Power supply is inadequate is only available for 4-5 hours and two phase power is available with too many interruptions that only every other day.

Land: Site identified by POWERGRID is adjacent to the highway. A total of 52 acres of land has been acquired from the village of which 32 acres belong to the Sarpanch and the remaining 20 acres belong to the Panchayat. Already 4(1), 6(1) and 9(1) notifications have been issued. The sarpanch has filed a case in the high court citing that the site will obstruct the flow of the sewerage water which in times of monsoon shall lead to backflow of water and this shall result in the Naggal, Sultanpur and Jharouli villages to remain water logged and would destroy the crops. Accompanying officials indicate that leveling shall be done at this site and would ensure that the backwater flow does not happen.

Villagers fear landlessness as site does not bring advantages but only cause concern since i) it does not seem to appropriately cited, particularly as 200 acres of panchayat land too is available and most of it is barren and that could have been chosen for this POWERGRID station; ii) transmission line would only be beneficial if the village does have land to cultivate. In other words, they feel that the transmission line leading to better power supply in the area

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Compensation: They also feel that not only the land under the tower should be compensated for and not merely standing crops because that piece of land would be lost forever. They felt that 16 lakhs per acre as the circle rate for land which other wise is fetching close to 1 crore in the area is very low and compensation at this rate is not acceptable.

Site observation indicated that the land is fertile with one 1 acre patch of Naala and another 20 acres of panchayat land that is further away from the main road.

Other issues: There is school in the vicinity to which the children go and also girl children go. There was a serious issue of mosquitoes due to the presence of many poultry farms in the village – in response to which the villagers complained and in response while one department was not willing to do anything and stated that killing mosquitoes was not there business. However, subsequently another Collector – a lady by the name of Ms. Shekhar came around, penalized such factories and within 3 days managed to clear the area of mosquitoes.

They by way of this incident illustrated that they have faith in government and they believe they can do so only if the govt. wants to. They observed that the Congress govt. at the state and centre is trying to give more power to Gurgaon, Rewari areas at the cost of villagers and this will lead to a scenario when there will no land to cultivate and result in scarcity of food. They wanted the report to reflect their plight so that they action is taken with regard to shifting of the proposed sub-station. Else they feel a situation like Nandigram would result with firing etc. and they would oppose when the POWERGRID sub-station comes up.

They requested us consultants to do our job effectively and impartially report back the assessment as we have seen it.

Views of accompanying officials: Officials who accompanied too agreed that the sub-station site is not appropriate and a little further away would have done no harm; drainage issue would have been better addressed. In addition, the lack of proximity to road is not a major issue as the road/passage could have been made. Overwhelmingly against the proposed sub- station and transmission line, though it also seems to be partly due to Sarpanch (very rich person) is losing his land and also due to the lack of adequate compensation i.e. payment at collector rate whereas he could get upto 1 crore/acre. The sarpanch also owns a few cars besides a restaurant by the Mango Restaurant. Also is believed to constructed a cricket stadium.

Outcome: Though the benefits are understood by the villagers, they are unwilling to accept the issue that the siting of land was done appropriately. particularly as the sub-station is a 400 kV S/s that shall be built and subsequently after running for five years shall be handed over to HVPNL. But even before that for HVPNL to foot the transmission towers on this land for it to achieve the objective of electrifying the villages that exist in between – Nayagaon, Bathoud, Barwala and Raiwali seems doubtful sans the requisite cooperation of this village.

The issue is reportedly with the High court. It is recommended that the issue be discussed by the officials of POWERGRID and HVPNL and course of action be decided further.

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Community Consultations at Bathoud village Name of the Village Bathoud Venue Barwala Sub-station Date 21/2/2009 Start and End Time 13.00 to 14.00 pm No. of Persons attended: 7-8 FGD Conducted by Srihari and Ritu Objectives:  inform the community about the transmission line  to understand their overall facilities available in the colony  to elicit their views and perceptions on project Occupation: Though they are engaged in agriculture mainly, they work as labor in adjacent towns. Total land with the village is 52000 bigha of land. Mostly wheat and paddy interspersed with Sarsoon is sown. Wheat, paddy, sugarcane, vegetables. They sell the produce at nearby town of Ambala

Electricity supply: Villagers many times during the summers, particularly during paddy crop that requires a lot more water leads to a scenario, villagers tend to gherao the sub-station for more power, though they also understand the current capacity of 8 MVA sub-station requires upgradation and the existing personnel are helpless; They fight occasionally with the sub- station people but understand their constraints too. They tend to get frustrated at the lack of power and infrequent power at many points of time during the day. Their cropping suffers a tremendous lot as major occupation of the people in the village is agriculture. The area has commercial industries HSIDC too draw heavily on power besides the poultry farms. Industries exist in the village area such as diary, ice factory, mixed, welding, atta chakki. Many times atta grinding takes 2-3 days due to inadequate power. Particularly their concern is that children do not get to study. Use of inverters is excessive though due to lack of enough supply to even charge them is an issue. Fridges have been sent for repair and the nearby shop has apparently got 250 to 300 fridges under repair.

Education: There are + 2 school, colleges exist in the village and all children including girl children go to school.

Benefits perceived: Power supply is available for 5-7 hours in a day. Though 8 hours of supply is available occasionally. Tubewell is only option and depth currently is at 300-500 feet.

Another related social impacted was that many of the ladies in the village prefer to stay away from the village in period between April to August and go back to Chandigarh/Panchkula due to such terrible period and are willing to come back only later. Also those who have lived in Panchkula/Chandigarh would not stay for more than a week. Consequently they are unwilling to marry their daughters to such persons in villages where there is little power supply

Regarding safety measures and impact on trees, they agreed that trees would be impacted. Approximately 2500-3000 trees exist en-route and have to be felled with a few amongst them trimmed. They expressed, safety measures are important and need to be followed. Outcome: Happy about the development and very eager to receive the benefits

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Community Consultations at Nayagaon village Name of the Village Nayagaon Venue Common area outside member house Date 21/2/2009 Start and End Time 2.30 to 3.30 No. of Persons attended: 10-12 FGD Conducted by Srihari Objectives:  inform the community about the transmission line  to understand their overall facilities available in the colony  to elicit their views and perceptions on project

Village profile: There are approximately 700 voters, 1500 population, 224 households. The total land with the village is 1000 acre. Approximate land holding is 1000/224 = 4.5. 55% is BPL. Hence effective land holding is 8-9 acres

Occupation: Though they are engaged in agriculture mainly, they work as labor in adjacent towns.

Education: There is a school from 8th to 10th at Barwala. All children including girls go to school. The Village has graduates and a few girls are graduates too and work outside in service.

Peculiar problem: A key issues is different feeders – one is providing electricity and other water supply is through another feeder, so as a result when the water is supplied vide the other feeder then these people are unable to store water since they do not have electricity and end up seeing water wasted as there is no power for their tullu motor pumps to operate and store in overhead tanks

Houses: Mostly pucca houses were observed in the village.

Agriculture is the main occupation, though many villagers go for labor at Barwala and also in harvest etc as the Rs. 120 of wages, they obtain there is more than the Rs. 120/- they earn here. Water quality is good when it comes.

Paddy/wheat/sunflower are cultivated by the villagers. They are not averse to transmission line but doubt whether they will get as much supply as neighboring state of Punjab where they perceive that villagers get 22 hours power supply.

Government provided Solar lighting panels – six of them with each one supporting one tubelight is seen and it automatically switches on in the village at evening and provides for street lighting and it provides till morning 4.00 am and is seen to be very beneficial

Government schemes: NREGA scheme not operational as in Haryana only in 2008 has it been requested that the state provide list of areas where NREGA is to be implemented but action has not been taken

Outcome:

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Community Consultations at Raiwali village Name of the Village Raiwali Venue Shop adjacent to road at Raiwali/Singhpura intersection Date 20/02/2009 Start and End Time 2.00 to 3.00 pm No. of Persons attended: 18-20 FGD Conducted by Srihari and Ritu Objectives:  inform the community about the sub-station and the transmission line  to understand their overall facilities available in the colony  to elicit their views and perceptions on project

Village profile: Raiwali, singhpura and ghazipur are three villages that are adjacent to Punjab border. Raiwali and Singhpura have 5000 no.s of population whereas Ghazipur has approximately 10000 nos. Raiwali and Singhpura have a total of 12000 acre and panchayat land of about 350 acres. Ghazipur has around 6000 acres with an additional 750 acres of panchayat land. Average land holding is approximately 6-7 acres per household. Of the total population of the village approximately 25% -30% of the villages are BPL population and do not have their own lands. Nearly all the houses in the villages are pucca houses. 5-10 households are Muslim households. Majority of the households are either Sikh or Hindu. The villages cultivate wheat and paddy mainly and sell them in the markets of Karnal. Villages have predominantly agricultural land use

Power supply status: Though a prosperous village and developed in most aspects, it is at the tail end and receives a maximum of 4-5 hours of power every day. Three phase power that is essential for running of motor, etc particularly for cultivation is available only every alternate day. In summer it is even worse, the power supply. For obtaining water, women and men cross the border to Punjab where it is available in abundance. It is often an endless wait for electricity and involves many frequent visits to the adjacent sub-stations at Barwala to check and take stock of the situation. Since the power supply is badly affecting the water, they have to go far to fetch water and in particular across the border. Ladies in the village use autos, cycles to fetch water. They are desperate for more power particularly during the harvest season and paddy season Examination times are really bad as the power cuts lead. They have to make do with inverters and gen sets too are resorted even though they are expensive but are the only options available.

Land given: Total of 15 acres of land given by both villages of Raiwali(Singhpura) and Ghazpur. A total of 15 acres has been given, whereas 5 additional acres requested by HVPNL for additional bays for setting up of additional 13 bays has been passed by resolution very recently. They are in full agreement with the resolution and have given up their fertile land to help setting the sub-station and receive the benefits that shall flow from it.

Safety: They requested that safety norms be adhered to strictly as some and near persons in the village have met with fatal accidents causing much grief to the families in particular and others in the village.

Occupation: Though they are engaged in agriculture mainly, they work as labor in adjacent

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Education: All children – girls and boys go to school. There are graduates, and even female graduates in B.Ed and working in private sector in and outside such as in Ambala city. 1200 graduates Have ITI trained graduates too and

Benefits perceived: Shall significantly supplement the power supply that is received currently and is found inadequate. Power supply shall greatly help in the irrigation of paddy – a crop that requires a lot more. Currently the paddy season causes the most difficulties as it requires a lot more water.

Other infrastructure: Has a kutcha road – under construction by PMGSY; village has medical facilities and also schools. On one side there is a Gurudwara that is present in the village and temple on other side.

Outcome: Villagers are willing to offer labor during construction of sub-station and overall full cooperation as this key infrastructural requirement shall help the village significantly.

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Annexure A3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets

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Annexure B – Panipat (2.305 km line)

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Annexure B1 – Photographs of area en-route in Panipat

Photo 1 - Starting Point of Line from Kabri sub-station at Kabri village

Photo 2 – Area enroute the 2.305 km LILO from Kabri

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Annexure B2 – Community consultations

Focus Group Discussions with women at Kabri Sub-station housing colony

Name of the Village Kabri Sub-station Venue Housing colony of Kabri sub-station Date 19th February 2009 Start and End Time 11.30 pm to 12.30 pm No. of Persons attended: 2-4 FGD Conducted by Ritu & Srihari Objectives:  inform ladies about the upgradation of existing sub-station  to understand their overall facilities available in the colony  to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed

Mill owner: The factory carries out Spinning, weaving, finishing and producing yarn for blankets with markets all over India. They work in 3 shifts and experience tripping for an intervals of 5 minute. For approximately 3-6 hours in a day they experience power cuts and for this period, they depend on diesel generator. The factory has three meters totaling to 210 kilowatt connection. They require water for the commercial consumption and have submersible pumps to fetch ground water. They observed that it would be better to have reliable and better power supply and hoped that this upgradation would help reduce dependence on diesel gensets which in turn help improve production and also profits. It would significantly help to meet production targets without resorting to use of gensets or inverters. Also they observed that if prior schedule of powers cuts were made available to them, that would immensely help them to schedule production.

Outcome: More power is welcome by this development however better safety measures be ensured

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Annexure B3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets

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Annexure C1 – Rates of Trees and Crops

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Annexure D – List of Officials

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Annexure D1 – List of Officials

1. Mr. Rakesh Jolly, XEN, T/S Division,

2. Mr. Yogesh Gupta, Assistant Executive Engineer and

3. Mr. G. D. Manocha, A.A.E, Madanpur sub-station

4. Mr. A. K. Singhla, XEN T/S Division, Panipat district

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Annexure E – Format and Questionnaire

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Annexure E1 – Consultation Checklist

CONSULTATION CHECKLIST

Name of the Village/Panchayat Date Venue No. of Persons attended: Start and End Time Issue Covered Yes No Information about the project Transmission lines (start point and destination) & KV (66/132/220/400)

Duration of construction for Tower erection/construction of Sub-station

Details of the ROW (right of way) of the transmission lines

Safety Issues Ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures

Restrictions on land use

Restrictions on height of trees under transmission lines

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Social impacts Loss of land structures and other community property resources

Loss of standing crops, trees

Temporary Loss of access to road, etc.

Temporary loss of income

Potential depreciation of land price due to presence of a tower structure

Mitigation Measures  Compensation for land and structures

 Provisions for payment of lost trees

Work Opportunities  Provision of temporary employment opportunities, if any

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Annexure E2 – Census /Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire

HARYANA POWER PROJECT

Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire

Date Identification Number / / 2 0 0 Road No Side Number

Investigator Name Supervisor Name Respondent Name AC/BC

Type of Household

General SC ST OBC Women headed BPL* If BPL, card NoBPL* household 1 2 3 4 5 6

Type of the Use Residential 1 Commercial 2 Residential cum Commercial 3 No of Storeys Open Land/Plot 4 Plantation/ Orchard 5 Graveyard 6 G 1 School 7 PHC/Hosp./Dispensary. 8 Industrial 9 G+1 2 Mazar 10 Temple 11 Masjid 12 G+2 3 Church 13 Shrine 14 Vill Com/ Panchyat/Govt. Land 15 Agriculture 16 Waste/ Grazing/ Barren 17 Others (specify) 99

(Note: Provide a sketch of the property on Page 4 of this questionnaire.) A. IDENTIFICATION A.1 General Identification.

State District Block Town//Village

A.2 Type of Property Private Government Trust Community Others 1 2 3 4 5 A.3 Ownership A.3.1 Do you own the structure/ plot/ agriculture land?

Owner 1. Tenant 2. Encroacher 3. Squatter 4. Share Cropper 5

A.3.2 Occupiers Name ______S/o______

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A.3.3 Name, Address, Phone Number and LANDMARK ______

______

A.3.4 If Tenant, Name and Address and Contact Number of the Owner ______

______

A.3.5 Please provide with an ID Proof (Ration card, Voter Id, PAN Card, Driving Licence, any ONE) Record the details. ______

A.4 Utilities on the Property Sl.No Utilities Unit(s) owned Sl.No Live Stock Asset Numbers 1. Trees 1. Cow 2. Dug wells 2. Buffalo 3. Tube wells 3. Sheep 4. Lift Irrigation Points 4. Goat 5. Water Tap 5. Pig 6. Water Tank 6. Poultry 7. Hand Pump 7. Pond Others (Mention) 8. Cattle Shed 9 Water supply pipeline 10 Boundary wall 11 Barbed wire fence 12 Pond 13 Others (SP)

A.5 Trees that are likely to be affected

Tree type Height of tree Distance from tower base

1. Mango 2. Mulberry, 3. eucalyptus, 4. pine, 5. kikar, 6. shisham and 7. babul

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A.6 Typology of the Main Structure Roof Wall Floor Boundary No of Rooms RCC/RBC 1 Brick 1 Concrete 1 Brick 1 Thatched Wood Mud Barbed 2 2 2 2 Plastic Wire Mud 3 Mud 3 Stone 3 Wood 3 GI / Asbestos Others Others 4 4 9 9 Asbestos Bamboo 5 Others 9 Others 9

B. Structural Details

B.1.1 How old is the structure? (Mention the Year since you are operating from this structure)

B.1.2. How long are you residing or operating from the structure?

B.1.3 Measurement of the Land (in mts)

Length: Breadth: Total Impacted area Remarks if any Area:

B.1.4 Measurement of the Structure/Asset Length: Breadth: Height Total area of Total Remarks if any the structure Impacted area of the structure

B.1.5 What type of business are you doing, in case of commercial use? 1. Tea Stall 8. Kabari Shop 15. Motel 2. Grocery/General/KiranaStore 9. Educational institution 16. Butcher/meat 3. Vegetables/ Fruits 10. Hotel/ Restaurant 17. Barber Shop 4. Cloth/Garments 11. Electrical 18. Medicine Shop 5. Tailor shop 12 Furniture 19 Wine Shop 6. Pan/ Cigarette Shop 13 Petrol Pump 20 Phone/Photocopy shop 7. Garage/ Mechanic Shop 14. Lubricant Shop 99. Any other, please specify

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B.1.6 Is your business self owned? 1 -Yes / 2 - No

B.1.7 How many people have you employed? (number)

B.1.9 Where would you prefer to move from here ? (Residential and Commercial Both ) S No Place Where (specify) Distance in Kms from current location 1 Within the Village/ Town 2 Outside the Village / Town

B.1.10 Do you have any alternative land /structure? 1 - Yes / 2 - No

B.1.11 If Yes, where? Place (specify) Distance in Kms from existing

B.2. Agricultural Details

B.2.1 Do you have agricultural land? 1 - Yes / 2 - No

B.2.2 Type of Land 1. Irrigated 2. Un-irrigated 3. Waste Land 9. Other (Specify)

B.2.3 What Crops you Grow ? 1. Rice 2. Maize 3. Tea 4. Wheat 5. Vegetables 6. Fruits 7. Bamboo 9. Others (Specify)______

B.2.4 For how many years the Land being cultivated by you / your ancestors ____

C.1. Household Details ST (hills) ST SC MOBC OBC General C.1.1. Caste details (Plain ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Others Specify the Caste Group 9

C.1.2. Type of Family Nuclear Joint Extended Sibling 1 2 3 4

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C.1.2. No. of Persons in Household. Above 15 yrs Below 15 yrs

Codes for Relationship 1 Head of the House Hold 2 Wife 3 Husband 4 Son 5 Daughter 6 Son-in-law 7 Daughter-in-law 8 Grandfather 9 Grandmother 10 Grandson 11 Grand daughter 12 Grandson-in-law 13 Grand daughter-in-law 14 Brother 15 Sister 16 Brother-in-law 17 Sister-in-law 18 Father 19 Mother 20 Father-in-law 21 Mother-in-law 22 Uncle 23 Aunt 24 Cousin 25 Nephew 26 Niece 27 Any other (specify)

C.2. Family Profile. (Start from Head of the Household)

Member 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Number Write down the names of all person who live and eat together in C.2.1 Name this household starting with head exclude persons under the age of 14 years. C.2.2 HH Codes as given above Relationship Is the NAME male or female? C.2.3 Sex 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Male 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Female How old was NAME on the last birthday? C.2.4 Age Record the age on last

birthday 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Married 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Unmarried C.2.5 Marital 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Divorced Status 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Separated 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Widow/Widower The class till which the person has been educated. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Illiterate 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Primary (class 4) Secondary (Class 5 - C.2.6 Education 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 10) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Higher (graduate) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Technical 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Vocational 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Handicap by birth Handicap due to other C.2.7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 reasons Health Any other chronic 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 health problems

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D.1. Employment Status of the Family Members

D.1 Is the NAME working? Employment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yes Status 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 No This may have The occupational activity at the place of job? multiple entries 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Agriculture 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Agri Labour 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Non Agri Labour D.2 Occupation 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Business/Trade 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Govt. Service 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Private Service 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Maid Servant 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others To be filled for What was the main reason for the NAME not working? persons who are not working. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 No work available 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Seasonal inactivity D.3 Non- Household family Working Status 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 duties 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Old/young 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Handicapped 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Student 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others How much does the NAME earn in a month?

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Less than Rs.2000 D.4 Income 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rs.2000 – 3000 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Rs. 3000 - 4000 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Above Rs 4000 What type of skill possessed by the person? D.5 Skills 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Computer

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Weaving

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Typing

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Mechanic

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Driving

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Others (specify)

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 None

D.6 Household Expenditure Item Amount 1 Food 2 Cooking Fuel 3 Clothing 4 Transport

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5 Health Care/Medicines 6 Education 7 Electricity/Utilities 8 Social events 9 Agriculture (Labor/ Tools) 10 Seeds/Fertilizers/Pesticides 11 Water 12 Deisel Generator 13 Others

D.7 Have you availed of benefit under any Govt. Scheme ? 1. Yes 2. No Yes Purpose Amount Availed Training 1. JRY/ IJRY 2. DWACRA 3. IPDP 4. PMRY 5. NREGP 6. Others (Specify)

D.8 Site Observations (distance from start point):

Km Observations

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