Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 40648-033 December 2014

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2

Submitted by

Department of Tourism, Government of

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj

Environmental Assessment Document Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

Loan No: 2833 IND

November 2014

Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand

Subproject: Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay

Prepared by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, Government of Uttarakhand, for the Asian Development Bank

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

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian Development Bank BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand BoQ - Bill of Quantities CO - Carbon Monoxide CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board DSC - Design and Supervision Consultant EA - Executing Agency EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMP - Environment Management Plan ES - Environmental Specialist GC - General Conditions KMVN - Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd GoI - Government of GoUK - Government of Uttarakhand IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism IEE - Initial Environmental Examination INR - Indian Rupee PIU - Project Implementation Unit PMU - Program Management Unit PUC - Pollution Under Control Certificate MLD - Million Liters per day MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests MFF - Multi – Tranche Financing Facility NGO - Non-Governmental Organization

NOx - Nitrogen Oxide PD - Program Director PM - Particulate Matter RP - Resettlement Plan RPM - Respirable Particulate Matter SC - Scheduled Caste SLEC - State Level Expert Committee

SO2 - Sulphur dioxide SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter SPS - Safeguards Policy Statement ST - Scheduled Tribe

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Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ------8

1.1. BACKGROUND ------8 1.2. PURPOSE OF IEE ------8 1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ------8 1.4. REPORT STRUCTURE ------10 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS ------11

2.1. PROJECT OVERVIEW ------11 2.2. PRESENT STATUS ------12 2.3. PROJECT COMPONENTS ------15 2.4. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ------16 3. DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ------18

3.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE - PHYSICAL RESOURCES ------18 3.2. ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES ------22 3.3. ECONOMIC RESOURCES ------22 3.4. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ------22 3.5. BASIC AMENITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ------23 3.6. SWOT ANALYSIS ------24 4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ------25

4.1. LOCATION IMPACTS ------25 4.2. DESIGN AND PRE CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ------25 4.3. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ------28 4.4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE IMPACTS ------37 5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN ------38

5.1. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ------38

5.2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ------39 5.3. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ------54 5.4. CAPACITY BUILDING ------54 5.5. ENVIRONMENT BUDGET------57 5.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING ------57 6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ------59

6.1. PROCESS FOR CONSULTATION FOLLOWED ------59 6.2. FUTURE CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ------59 6.3. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ------59 7. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ------62 8. CONCLUSIONS ------63

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List of Tables

Table 1 Environmental Regulatory Compliance for Baur Jalashay Project area ------9 Table 2 Ambient Air Quality (24 Hrs) ------20 Table 3 Noise Monitoring (24 Hrs) ------20 Table 4 Surface Water Quality Analysis of Baur Reservoir ------21 Table 5 Ground Water Quality Analysis of Baur Reservoir ------21 Table 6 Demographic Profile of Project area ------22 Table 7 SWOT Analysis ------24 Table 8 Summary of Pre-Construction Mitigation Measures ------27 Table 9 Summary of Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase ------34 Table 10 EMP to guide the Contractor------39 Table 11 Monitoring Plan------54 Table 12 Training Modules For Environment Management------55 Table 13 Environmental Budget------57 Table 14 Grievance Redressal Mechanism------61

List of Figures

Figure 1 Location Map of Baur Jalashay in Kumaon, Uttarakhand ...... 12 Figure 2 Existing Site Photographs ...... 14 Figure 3 Existing Site Google Image ...... 15 Figure 4 Proposed Baur Jalashay Sub Project Site Layout ...... 17 Figure 5 Sub Project Area of Baur Jalashay, Uttarakhand ...... 19

List of Appendices

Appendix 1 Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist ...... 64 Appendix 2 Compliance with sub project selection criteria (as per EARF table 6) ...... 68 Appendix 3 List of Public Consultations ...... 73 Appendix 4: NOCs and MoMs ...... 74 Appendix 5: Sub Project Photographs ...... 79 Appendix 6 Air Noise and Water Testing Reports ...... 81

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.

2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for "Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay” under Tranche 2. The IEE has been prepared based on the primary, secondary data, field visits, reconnaissance survey and public and stake holder's consultations. The subproject is needed to strengthen the tourism potential of this area as this site is very popular among local visitors, pilgrims, nature lovers, bird watchers and other interest groups.

3. Baur Jalashay (water reservoir) lies in the and development blocks of Udham Singh Nagar district. It is situated north west of Rudrapur town, at a distance of 20 kilometres from Rudrapur, 70 kilometres from and 250 km from Delhi on Rudrapur-- Gularbhoj road. The nearest railway station is Gularbhoj (3kms) and Rudrapur (20 kms), while the nearest airport is (35 kms). Access to the reservoir from Gularbhoj is via a three metre wide road mainly unpaved. The main rivers which feed the Baur reservoir are Baur and Kakarata. The total catchment of the reservoirs is 605 square kilometres. Water holding capacity of these reservoirs is 3650 million cubic feet. During winters migratory birds arrives in the area which is a major tourist attraction. The tourism department of Uttarakhand has developed some view points and water sports facilities near Baur spillway.

4. Baur water reservoir has enchanting scenic values and great potential to develop as a water sports activity destination. The reservoir provides a panoramic view of Tarai valley and forests. The earthen dam is stretched over a length of 9.5 kilometres and becomes an ideal tourist destination during monsoons and winters. The place is visited throughout the year by community and tourists from surrounding cities like , Rudrapur, , Bajpur, Gadarpur, Rampur etc. It is a favourite picnic spot for the people of these towns during weekends and national holidays. Access to the dam site and basic facilities and infrastructure at the project site are very poor and needs to be upgraded / developed.

5. The subproject area lies in Gadarpur development block of Udham Singh Nagar District. There are around 34 villages situated in the surroundings of Baur water reservoir including Gularbhoj town. The population of these villages is about 59914 with 11443 households of mixed community mainly comprising of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. There is considerable population of SC and ST community (Buxa tribe). There is also dominance of Bengali community migrated from West Bengal and Bangladesh.

6. The proposed subproject mainly comprises of the Development of Baur Water Reservoir as Adventure Sports and Tourist Centre. The project envisages development of water sports adventure centre with Olympic standards by creating infrastructure for the tourists including the 5 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj water sports equipment. The scope of the project includes the construction of Parking Area; Office; Reception; Interpretation center; Entrance Plaza; Restaurant; Dormitory for 48 persons; Double bed Rooms (7Nos); Store for the equipment (Boat house); First aid facility; Indoor Games; Mess; Staff Accommodation; Tourist Accommodation i.e., entertainment area, Public convenience (toilets, wash rooms, changing rooms & Locker facilities); Watch tower; Landscaping; Waterscape; Plaza; Children play area; Floating Jetty; Procurement of Adventure Water Sports equipment and Conduction of training programs. Construction of all elements will begin in the last quarter of the year 2014, and work will be completed in the mid of 2016. Total implementation period is 18 months.

7. The subproject has been categorized as B as per the ADB‘s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). The subproject is not covered in the ambit of the EIA notification 2006 and EIA Act 2009. As a result, the categorization, and the subsequent environmental assessment and clearance requirements, either from the state or the Government is not triggered. Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) for infrastructure works including DG sets, if used will be taken by the project contractor.

8. As a part of IEE, a detailed impact assessment covering impacts due to location, design and pre-construction, construction, operation and maintenance have been assessed. The project will lead to marginal impacts on water quality of surrounding water body due to disposal of sewage, construction waste, etc.

9. An Environmental Management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during various phases of implementation of the subproject has been prepared. The subproject will conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank‘s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009)

10. A stakeholder discussion has been conducted. The project design incorporates the views of primary and secondary stakeholders including local communities and local officials who were all meaningfully consulted during IEE and project preparation

11. The environmental impacts of the project are therefore not significant and at Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. Impacts are readily mitigated through careful siting, specific selection criteria for procuring contractors with demonstrated experience; execution of proven mitigation measures during the design; and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation

12. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) is also established at . A Safeguards Specialist within the PMU will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project

6 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj implementation. Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental and resettlement issues according to ADB’s requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub- projects. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team will be responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the EARF and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the various sub-projects.

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

14. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the Project as Category “B” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).

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CHAPTER – I

INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background

15. The India Inclusive Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (IITIDP) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The expected Impact of the Project in the four states is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in priority State tourism sub circuits divided into marketable cluster destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities.

16. As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, and in line with the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) for the project, all the sub- project components for the proposed works are categorized as ‘B’ and an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) prepared. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses the "Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay” and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE was based on a review of sub-project site plans and reports; field visits, collection of primary and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders.

17. Based on the findings of the IEE, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared, outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during various phases implementation of the sub project. This EMP forms part of the contract document, and shall enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document.

1.2. Purpose of IEE

18. The present proposal is aimed at "Development of Baur Water Reservoir as Adventure Sports and Tourist Centre”. The environmental impacts due to this subproject are mostly related to the location of the site, construction impacts and Operation & Maintenance as well. Therefore, as per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the sub- project components are categorized as ‘B’ and this IEE has been carried out. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

1.3. Environmental Regulatory Compliance

19. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed subproject is shown in Table 1. The EIA Notification (2006) as amended in 2009 by the

8 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized in to two categories - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and man-made resources.

Table 1 Environmental Regulatory Compliance for Baur Jalashay Project area Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Categorization of subproject components into A, B or C and developing required level of environmental assessment for each ADB Safeguard Policy component. Statement, (2009) Sub-project is Category B as no significant impacts are envisaged. The Water Prevention and The Act and Rules outlines the activities which are prohibited on Control of Pollution Act 1974 and account of their potential to cause water pollution. Pollution from The Water Prevention and various sources at Baur Jalashay Sub Project area need to be Control of Pollution Rules 1975 controlled as per this Act and Rules This act provides guidelines for conservation of forests and diversion of forest land for non-forest use. The law also states guidelines on de-reservation of various categories of forests for Forest Conservation Act, 1980 diversion of forest land. This law describes the penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Restriction on the de- reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose. No Forest land is to be acquired for the project. Hence this act is not applicable to the sub project This Act provides guidelines for protection of [Wild animals, birds and plants] and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or The Indian Wildlife (Protection) incidental thereto. It also states the norms for hunting of wild Act, 1972, amended 1993, The animals, prohibition of picking, uprooting, etc., of specified Wild Life (Protection) plants. The Act deals with the declaration of area as Sanctuary, Amendment Act, 2002 National Park, and closed area and also states the restriction of entries in the sanctuary. Not Applicable for the subproject The Act essentially controls access to indigenous biodiversity resources. No agency/person referred to in sub-section (2) shall, without previous approval of the National Bio-diversity Authority, Biodiversity Act 2002 and obtain any biological resource occurring in India or knowledge Biodiversity Rules 2004 associated thereto for research or for commercial utilization or for bio-survey and bio-utilization. Not Applicable for the subproject The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the Project site is not an ASI protected monument and there are not rules, 1959 provide guidance for any monuments of this nature within the jurisdiction. carrying out activities, including Therefore, the provisions of this act do not apply. conservation, construction and reuse in and around the protected monuments. Environmental Impact It delineates the steps required for obtaining Environmental

9 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Assessment Notification, 2006 as clearance. As per the notification, a list of projects, requiring amended in 2009 Environmental Clearance from regulatory agencies at the State or Central government level has been provided. As per this notification, the subproject does not require Environmental Clearance.

20. It can be observed from Table-1, that the proposed sub-project does not need to go through a full-scale environmental assessment process; as the scale of impacts and categorization of the sub-project components will not require clearances from Competent Authorities. Therefore, any further approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoUK are not envisaged. The sub-project selection criteria specifies that all project activities pertaining to "Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay” are in accordance with the provisions of the Management Plan.

21. The ADB guidelines, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of Project preparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist method was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the project in planning phase. The REA checklist is attached as Annexure-I with this report. The subproject has been categorized as B as per the ADB‘s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). Accordingly this IEE has been prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B project. The IEE has been conducted based on Primary and secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys and stakeholder consultations. Evaluation has been conducted for impacts likely to accrue due to due to location, design & pre-construction, construction, operation & maintenance. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared.

1.4. Report Structure

22. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section:

(i) Introduction; (ii) Description of Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public consultation & Information Disclosure; (vii) Findings and Recommendations; and (viii) Conclusions

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CHAPTER – II

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.1. Project Overview

23. The ADB supported IDIPT Project targets inclusive economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities in the tourism sector through tourism infrastructure development. The overall goal of project is to generate awareness and build capacity of community on environmental and livelihood promotion aspects and improve the quality of life of the rural community especially poor and women through sustainable tourism development. Based on its geographical location and inter connectivity, the project area comes under Zone 2 which is the main Eastern gateway to Uttarakhand and its eastern Kumaon region from Delhi and UP by road or rail.

24. Placed at an altitude of 700 feet, reservoir Baur Jalashay appears like a delightful panorama of nature. Fringed with lush, verdant expanses, the banks of this lovely water body always present an enthralling ambiance. In view of the perceived tourism potential of this reservoir and its surrounding areas, the Department of Tourism constructed Tourist eco-huts and viewpoints, on the southern corner of the reservoir. The Department of Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand has taken entire area on lease from Forest department. Despite the presence of cultural and natural resources to attract visitors, the tourism potential of this site is under-utilized.

25. This reservoir has vast potential to offer for water sports tournaments like Canoeing, Kayaking, Boating, Zorbing, sailing etc. at National and International levels. However the site lacks in facilities like accommodation for sports persons , restaurants , Store house and some office / reception centre that are mandatory for a sports adventure centre of respectable size. In the past National Aqua sports tournaments were shifted from this site due to lack of facilities as mentioned above. Therefore in order to address this gap, there was a felt need to adopt a multi-pronged tourism development strategy for this site which focuses on water sports adventure tourism centre and sustainability of the existing cultural and natural resources involving the up-gradation of its adventure tourist infrastructure which at present unable to cope to heavy rush and demand of the tourists/ sports enthusiasts in the peak season due to no accommodation and lesser facilities. Some relevant details of the site are given below:

a. Baur Jalashay (water reservoir) lies in the Gadarpur and Bajpur development blocks of Udham Singh Nagar district. It is situated north west of Rudrapur town, at a distance of some 20 kilometres from Rudrapur, 70 kilometres from Nainital and 250 km from Delhi on Rudrapur- Dineshpur - Gularbhoj road. The nearest railway station is Gularbhoj (3kms) and Rudrapur (20 kms), while the nearest airport is Pantnagar (35 kms). Access to the reservoir from Gularbhoj is via a three metre wide road mainly unpaved.

b. The main rivers which feed the Baur reservoir are Baur and Kakarata. The total catchment of the reservoirs is 605 square kilometres. Water holding capacity of these reservoirs is 3650

11 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj million cubic feet. During winters migratory birds arrives in the area which is a major tourist attraction. The tourism department of Uttarakhand has developed some view points and water sports facilities near Baur spillway.

c. Baur water reservoir has enchanting scenic values and great potential to develop as a water sports activity destination. The reservoir provides a panoramic view of Tarai valley and forests. The earthen dam is stretched over a length of 9.5 kilometres and becomes an ideal tourist destination during monsoons and winters. The place is visited throughout the year by community and tourists from surrounding cities like Haldwani, Rudrapur, Kaladhungi, Bajpur, Gadarpur, Rampur etc. It is a favourite picnic spot for the people of these towns during weekends and national holidays. Access to the dam site and basic facilities and infrastructure at the project site are very poor and needs to be upgraded / developed.

Baur Jalashay Figure 1 Location Map of Baur Jalashay in Kumaon, Uttarakhand

2.2. Present status

26. The Baur Jalashay a large water body has many attractions to offer. Besides being a paradise for the bird watchers as thousands of birds come here every year and a variety of resident and migratory birds are seen here , it provides a quiet, serene environment , away from the hustles of towns and cities and a blue water expanse extending 9.5 Kms in length and upto 1 Km in width.

27. Baur Jalashay located in the district of Udham Singh Nagar of Kumaon Division of the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand borders Nainital, a well-known tourist spot in the North and Nepal towards the East lying at the confluence of two major trade and tourist routes of the Himalayas, the north-south axis demarcating the route of - - – Nainital - Delhi and the east-west axis marking the pilgrimage to Punyagiri temple near . The district is characterized by high industrial and agricultural growth producing high yielding variety of crops and many well-known Industrial units under State Industrial Development Corporation Limited. It is literally a “bowl of productivity” of Kumaon, given the 12 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj range and diversity of food grains, vegetables and fruits that are cultivated here since historic times.

28. Rudrapur, a major business centre and a modern town is the nearest town from Baur Jalashay and was established by the devotees of lord “Shiva” or “Rudra”. This reservoir lies in the tourist circuit with famous Jim Corbett Park in the west, Nanaksagar reservoir and punyagiri temple in the east. This circuit is richly endowed with material heritage remains, temples, fortified settlements and archaeological sites dating back to the ancient and medieval periods of history. "Its geo-political position and wealth of natural resources made Rudrapur a highly developed historic city with a cosmopolitan culture, attracting popular migrations from Bengal, Nepal and the hills of North India, thus generating a rich and textured society since the early medieval period.

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Figure 2 Existing Site Photographs

29. The viewing of the birds and leisure in serene and quite surroundings of large blue water body is a critical tourism attraction in this region. As such areas offering good scenes encompassing all above traits will have good tourism potential. The immediate vicinity of Baur Jalashay is dominated by agricultural fields and thick forests having scattered rural settlements in the attractive foot hills over looked by the hills surrounding in the north.

30. The development of Baur Jalashay as adventure sports and tourism centre under the scope of this sub- project is meant to tap into this recognized tourism potential of Baur Jalashay which presents to visitors panoramic views of a large size blue water body, variety of birds and its setting with green Forests and farmland.

Based on the input data available Baur Jalashay has following attractions: a. A large water body with 900 hectares of water expanse. b. Easy access to the site from rest of the country. c. Large species of birds including migratory make it a bird watchers paradise. d. Nearby tourist attractions like Jim Corbett park, Sitavani and score of other tourist attraction in the adjoining hills

31. In the year 2013, the total number of visitors to Baur Jalashay, were 3000 per month on an average. A large number of domestic tourists are from SIDCUL Rudrapur, and tourists visiting the various important tourist places in Kumaon. KMVN has also created view points along the periphery of the reservoir for the tourists. Low number of foreign visitors may be attributed to lack of information about the sights and infrastructure available, as also the difficulty in reaching Baur Jalashay. However, development of infrastructure and adventure tourism facilities are a means of attracting more foreign visitors, and the upgrading of Pantnagar airport will further enhance the site’s tourism potential.

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Figure 3 Existing Site Google Image

2.3. Project components

32. The project envisages development of water sports adventure centre with Olympic standards by creating infrastructure for the tourists including the water sports equipment. The total cost of the project is estimated at 13.15 crores. The project will sustain itself in terms of operation and maintenance. The scope of the project includes the Construction of:

i). Parking Area ii). Office iii). Reception iv). Interpretation Center v). Entrance Plaza vi). Restaurant vii). Dormitory For 48 Persons viii). Double Bed Rooms 7nos ix). Store For The Equipment (Boat House) x). First Aid Facility xi). Indoor Games xii). Mess xiii). Staff Accommodation xiv). Tourist Accommodation I/C Entertainment Area xv). Public Convenience (Toilets, Wash Rooms, Changing Rooms & Locker Facilities) 15 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj xvi). Watch Tower xvii). Landscaping xviii). Waterscape xix). Plaza xx). Children Play Area xxi). Floating Jetty xxii). Procurement of Adventure Water Sports equipment xxiii). Conduction training programs.

33. The Proposed Layout Plan of the Sub-Project showing various project Components is Show in the Figure Below. No objection certificate from the stakeholders are attached as Annexure 6.

2.4. Project Implementation Schedule

34. The implementation period for the proposed subproject is 24 months. Detailed design started in June 2014. Construction of all elements will begin in the last quarter of the year 2014, and work will be completed by the last quarter of the year 2016.

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Figure 4 Proposed Baur Jalashay Sub Project Site Layout

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CHAPTER – III

DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1. Environmental profile - Physical Resources

35. Uttarakhand became a separate state carved out of hill districts and sub Himalayan regions of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000 and is the newly formed hill state in the Indian Himalayan Region. The geographical location (28°43' N to 31°27' N and 77°34' E to 81°02' E) resource setting of Uttarakhand is unique and shares its borders with China and Nepal. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region on the north, Nepal on the east and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the South, Haryana to the West and Himachal Pradesh to the North West. There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped into two divisions: Kumaon division and Garhwal division. The Kumaon division includes six districts: (i) Almora, (ii) Bageshwar, (iii) , (iv) Nainital, (v) , and (vi) Udham Singh Nagar. The Garhwal division includes seven districts: (i) Dehradun; (ii) ; (iii) Tehri Garhwal; (iv) ; (v) Chamoli; (vi) Garhwal (commonly known as Garhwal); and (vii) .

36. Uttarakhand has a total geographical area of 51,125 km², of which 64% is covered by forest. A large part of the state is made mountainous. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely forested. The difference in altitude between the lowest parts and the highest part (snow peaks of Nandadevi) is almost 7,000 meters.

3.1.1. Project Area: Baur Jalashay

37. Baur Jalashaya (water reservoir) lies in the Gadarpur development block of Udham Singh Nagar district. It is situated north west of Rudrapur town, at a distance of some 20 kilometres from Rudrapur, 70 kilometres from Nainital and 250 km from Delhi on Rudrapur-Dineshpur- Gularbhoj road. The nearest railway station is Gularbhoj (3kms) and Rudrapur (20 kms), while the nearest airport is Pantnagar (35 kms). Access to the reservoir from Gularbhoj is via a three metre wide road mainly unpaved.

38. The main rivers which feed the Baur reservoir are Baur and Kakarata. The total catchment of the reservoirs is 605 square kilometres. Water holding capacity of these reservoirs is 3650 million cubic feet. During winters migratory birds arrives in the area which is a major tourist attraction. The tourism department of Uttarakhand has developed some view points and water sports facilities near Baur spillway.

39. Baur water reservoir has enchanting scenic values and great potential to develop as a water sports activity destination. The reservoir provides a panoramic view of Tarai valley and forests. The earthen dam is stretched over a length of 9.5 kilometres and becomes an ideal tourist destination during monsoons and winters. The place is visited throughout the year by community and tourists from surrounding cities like Haldwani, Rudrapur, Kaladhungi, Bajpur, Gadarpur, Rampur etc. It is a favourite picnic spot for the people of these towns during 18 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj weekends and national holidays. Access to the dam site and basic facilities and infrastructure at the project site are very poor and needs to be upgraded/developed.

Figure 5 Sub Project Area of Baur Jalashay, Uttarakhand

3.1.2. Climate

40. The area generally falls under Shivaliks comprising of Bhabar and region which is marked with heavy rainfall and temperature. The general climate of the area is tropical or hot. The rainfall

19 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj in this region varies between 1300 and 1800 mms of which about eight percent falls as winter rains and about 80 percent falls as monsoon precipitation. In the winters, from November to March, the forenoons are found shrouded in heavy mist and nights with heavy dew. From April till mid-July, the temperature is very high, exceeding 4o degree centigrade. There is very much variation in day and night temperatures.

3.1.3. Soils

41. The soil of the region consists of very deep, well drained, soils formed in a loamy mantle and sandy or gravelly outwash sediments. These soils are on till plains, moraines, stream terraces and outwash plains. They have moderate permeability in the upper part and rapid permeability in the lower part. The soils in the region are alluvial, riverine, non-calcareous to moderate calcareous soils and have been carved out by the fast flowing rivers draining from the Himalayas. Degradation of natural resources is a major concern of livelihood, poverty alleviation and environmental services. Soil and water are critical natural resources and careful management of these resources is essential to food security and environmental protection.

3.1.4. Air Quality

42. Ambient air quality measurements in the Baur Jalashay Sub-Project Area are shown in Table 2

(reports attached in Annexure 8). The monitoring was done on 07/11/2014. The PM10 level ranged from 61.2 to 68.8 µg/m3, which is well below the permissible limit of 100 µg/m3 respectively. Likewise, Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen dioxide too were well below the permissible limit. This is expected in an area with no major sources of air pollution.

Table 2 Ambient Air Quality (24 Hrs) Parameters measured Unit Near Dam At Entry Allowable Limit* Gate Gate 3 Particulate Matter (PM10) µg/m 61.2 68.8 For 24 Hrs = 100 3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) µg/m 06 10 For 24 Hrs = 80 3 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) µg/m 10 12 For 24 Hrs = 80 Carbon Monoxide (CO) mg/m3 0.03 0.04 For 08 Hrs = 02 For 01 Hrs = 04 *Allowable Limit = National Ambient Air Quality Standards as per CPCB Notification , 18 Nov 2009 Date of sampling= 07.11.2014

3.1.5. Noise

43. Ambient noise quality has been monitored during preparation of this report. The data of noise monitoring are shown in Table 3 (Details in Annexure 8). The day time equivalent noise level ranged from 61.3 to 52.9 dB (A), which is well below the permissible limit.

Table 3 Noise Monitoring (24 Hrs) Location Unit Maximum* Minimum* Average* Allowable Limit* Baur Jalashay dB (A) 61.3 52.9 56.4 75 *Leq Values = Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level Date of sampling= 07.11.2014

20 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj 3.1.6. Surface Water

44. Baur Jalashay is the most important water body in project area both in terms of environment and tourist attraction. The monitoring result of the Baur Reservoir are all under permissible limits. The summary of the water quality analysis is presented in Table 4.

Table 4 Surface Water Quality Analysis of Baur Reservoir Standard (CPCB) (max) S.No Parameters measured Unit Protocol Result Inland Surface Public Water Sewer 1. pH ---- APHA 4500 H + B 7.02 5.5 – 9.0 5.5 – 9.0 2. Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/L APHA 2540 H + B 18.2 100 600 Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand 3. mg/L APHA 4500 (D) 4.5 30 350 (3 Days at 270 C) (BOD) Chemical Oxygen Demand 4. mg/L APHA 5220 (B) 18.0 250 NS (COD) 5. Oil & Grease (O&G) mg/L APHA 5520 (B) < 1.0 10 20

3.1.7. Groundwater

45. The water supply of the local villages depends mainly on groundwater, which is abstracted through tube wells located at the project area. The monitoring result of the water from hand pump are all under permissible limits. The water quality testing report is given in the Table 5

Table 5 Ground Water Quality Analysis of Baur Reservoir Drinking Water Standards / Parameters S.No Unit Protocol Result Limit (IS:10500 2004) measured Desirable Permissible 1. Colour Hazen APHA – 2120 (C) < 5 HZN 5 max. 25 max. 2. Odour --- IS:3025 (P-5) Unobjectionable Unobjectionable No Relaxation 3. Taste --- IS:3025 (P-8) Agreeable Agreeable No Relaxation 4. Turbidity NTU APHA 2130 (B) < 1 5 max. 10 max. 5. pH --- APHA 4500 H + B 7.12 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 6. Total Hardness mg/L APHA 2340 (C) 67.2 300 max. 600 max. 7. Iron (Fe) mg/L APHA 3111 (B) 0.12 0.3 max. 1.0 max. 8. Chlorides (Cl) mg/L APHA 4500 (B) 21.3 250 max. 1000 max. Residual, Free 9. mg/L APHA 4500 (B) NIL 0.2 No Relaxation Chlorine (RFC)

10. Sulphates (SO4) mg/L APHA 4500 (C) 9.2 200 max. 400 max. 11. Total Alkalinity mg/L APHA 2320 (B) 64.2 200 max. 600 max. 12. Flouride (F) mg/L APHA 4500 (F) 0.23 1.0 max 1.5 max. Total Dissolved solids 13. mg/L APHA 2540 (C) 245 500 max. 2000 max. (TDS) Microbiological / Bacteriological Tests:- 14. Total Coliform (MPN) No./100ml APHA 9215 < 1.8 < 10 < 10 15. Faecal Coliform --- APHA 9227 (E) Absent Absent No Relaxation 21 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj

3.2. Ecological Resources

46. Flora: The forest area surrounding the reservoirs mainly comprises of Reserve forests of tropical moist deciduous forest category. There is very much diversity of flora and fauna in these forests. The main forest vegetation of these forests consist of Sal (Shorea robusta), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Haldu (Adina cordifolia), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Khair (Acacia catechu), Mango (Mangifera indica), Kathal (Artocarpus heterophyllus) etc and patches of grasses and reeds. Racks of Popular (Populus sp.), Safeda (Eucalyptus sp.) and Teak (Tectona grandis) are grown in the last few decades. The local community is dependent on these forests for fuel, fodder and leaf litter. A large variety of medicinal, aromatic and flowering herbs are also found in these forests.

47. Fauna: Among the major wild life, elephant (Elephas indicus), tiger (Panthera tigris), leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuon alpinus), sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), hyena (Hyaena hyaena), wild bear (Sus scrofa cristatus), Sambhar deer (Cervus unicolor), Swamp deer (Cervus duvaucelli), Chital (Axis axis), Chausingha (Tetracerus quadrucornis), Nilgai (Bosephalus tragocamelus), wild boar, monkey (Macaca mubuata villosa) etc are common. The common bird species are peafowl (Pavo cristatus), black partridge (Ortygornis gularis), heron (Nyticorex griseus), egret (Herodias garzetta), King fisher (Ceryle guttala), dove (Turtur cambaiensis) and jungle fowl (Gallus gallus) etc.

3.3. Economic Resources

48. The main occupation of the local community is agriculture, animal husbandry and daily wage labour. Besides, some households have govt jobs in irrigation department and private jobs in companies located at SIDCUL near Rudrapur. The total area is irrigated thus highly productive. The main agricultural crops are paddy and wheat (among cereal crops), sugarcane, mustard, pea etc. Livestock population mainly comprises of cow, buffaloes and bullocks. Besides goats, ponies, pigs are also reared for sustaining livelihoods. Livestock is mainly reared for milk production, transport and making compost.

3.4. Social and Cultural Resources

49. Demography: There are around 34 revenue villages situated in the surroundings of these reservoirs including Gularbhoj town. As per Census 2011, the population of these villages is about 59914 with 11443 households mainly comprising of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. There is a dominance of SC, ST (Buxa tribe) and Bengali community migrated from West Bengal and Bangladesh. The demographic data of project area villages is summarized in the Table 6.

Table 6 Demographic Profile of Project area Population S.No Villages Total HHs Total Male Female SC ST 1 Rooppur 87 477 244 233 21 331 2 Khanpur Paschim 478 2361 1213 1148 1138 827 3 Roshanpur 456 2273 1164 1109 326 217

22 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Population S.No Villages Total HHs Total Male Female SC ST 4 Khempur 400 2126 1101 1025 215 1122 5 Rajpur 249 1250 651 599 28 602 6 Rafinagar 254 1327 697 630 288 0 7 Govindpur 214 1028 532 496 156 62 8 Kaupa 244 1263 628 635 106 363 9 Kulha 1628 8580 4366 4214 95 4176 10 Dhemri Block 298 1596 814 782 12 5 11 Jaganpuri 316 1637 855 782 0 171 12 Gularbhoj 145 794 399 395 4 345 13 Madanapur 640 3139 1597 1542 398 909 14 Charanpur 151 853 436 417 0 338 15 Shyamnagar 129 628 332 296 51 0 16 Narayanpur 184 935 477 458 30 0 17 Dhanpur Vijaipur 508 2483 1310 1173 729 0 18 Girdhar Nagar 316 1628 873 755 349 0 19 Nandpur 447 2248 1156 1092 173 865 20 Husainpur 46 246 120 126 0 0 21 Dheemar Khera 215 1213 616 597 0 300 22 Maseet 412 2450 1268 1182 102 1 23 Khushalpur 42 221 114 107 0 0 24 Sarovar Nagar 349 1852 943 909 0 0 25 Fatehganj 97 517 260 257 134 0 26 Motiyapura 212 1131 585 546 188 283 27 Gopal Nagar 90 597 391 206 100 158 28 Kuin Kheri 74 372 189 183 0 0 29 Bal Khera 47 254 131 123 0 0 30 Patthar Kui 354 1933 1011 922 180 0 31 Jhagarpuri 315 1742 890 852 12 35 32 Ramjiwanpur 365 2014 1034 980 34 6 33 Bara Khera 790 3826 2046 1780 539 71 34 Gadarpur 891 4920 2570 2350 548 0 Total 11443 59914 31013 28901 5956 11187

3.5. Basic Amenities and Infrastructure

50. Due to closeness from the block and district headquarters, the project area has almost all infrastructure facilities like road, electricity, education, drinking water, health centre, banks, post office, market, police station, petrol pump etc. within a periphery of 10 kms. There is potential of tourism development in the area due to Baur water reservoir, which will provide more employment to the local youth and improve the livelihoods security of local community.

51. Baur water reservoir has enchanting scenic values and great potential to develop as a water sports activity destination. The reservoir provides a panoramic view of Tarai valley and forests. During winters migratory birds arrives in the area which is a major tourist attraction. The tourism department of Uttarakhand had developed some view points and water sports facilities near Baur spill way. The irrigation department collects revenue from the contractor for fish farming in 23 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj the reservoir. The latest contract was assigned to a local contractor for INR 5 crores for fish farming for five years. The local community are not allowed for fishing.

3.6. SWOT Analysis

52. The SWOT analysis of the area as a tourist destination was done with the objective of assessing its tourism potential and possibilities for sustainable tourism development in the next decade. The study of SWOT analysis shows that the important and accepted livelihood option is tourism based. The strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats of which are summarized below.

Table 7 SWOT Analysis STRENGHTS OPPORTUNITIES  Availability of Nainital and Corbett National Park as tourist  The Government of India has given special destination which attracts millions of tourists every year attention to eastern Uttarakhand tourism  Geographical setting and centralized location of the site is circuit. ideal for developing the site as tourism destination  ADB has supported the state for tourism  Abundance of natural endowments including rich bio development in this region of Uttarakhand. diversity of the region  There is potential for private sector investment  Availability of Tourism department and KMVN as a in tourism projects government enterprise to promote tourism in Kumaon  Besides Intra regional tours there are region opportunities for promoting cross border towns to neighboring countries like Nepal.  Potential of Water sports and training centre WEAKNESSES THREATS  Underutilized infrastructural facilities of the government  Competition from other tourism destinations  Falling of the catchment area under reserve forest, which like Nainital, Bhimtal and Corbett National Park hampers the development of roads and other etc infrastructure at the reservoir site  Threats from uncontrolled urbanization and  Lack of effective marketing of tourism based products tourism development  Poor industrial capacity and lack of proper training.  Environmental concerns like pollution,  Underutilized network and synergy among public and overcrowding, etc private organization of the region

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CHAPTER – IV

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

53. The assessment for environmental impacts due to the implementation of this project has been carried out for potential impacts during the following stages of the project planning and implementation:  Location impacts: Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities and wildlife  Design impacts: Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of operations, discharge standards etc.  Construction impacts: Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc.  O&M impacts: Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure built in the project.

4.1. Location Impacts

54. The location considered for the subproject is within the area designated for eco - tourism as part of developing Uttarakhand‘s conservation, heritage, natural and cultural attractions, and are outside areas demarcated for habitat protection and conservation. The proposed sub-project envisages Development of Adventure Tourist center at Baur Jalashay and also the promotion of adventure sports activities. There is no land acquisition as the land belong to Irrigation Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The NOC has been obtained from the Irrigation Department with an understanding on revenue sharing between Irrigation and Tourism Department Govt. of Uttarakhand. Land Transfer from Irrigation Department is also being considered and letter to Secretary Tourism has been written in this regard. There is no impact on temporary resettlement and livelihood loss during the execution of the subproject. No additional land is to be acquired. Thus, resettlement and rehabilitation is not required for the subproject.

4.2. Design and Pre Construction Impacts

55. Pre-construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Consents, permits, clearances, no objection certificate (NOC). Failure to obtain necessary consents, permits, NOCs, etc. can result to design revisions and / or stoppage of works.

56. Mitigation measures. The following will be conducted during detailed design phase:  Obtain all necessary consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. prior to start of civil works.  Acknowledge in writing and provide report on compliance all obtained consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc.  Include in detailed design drawings and documents all conditions and provisions if necessary

25 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj 57. Erosion control. Most of the impacts will occur due to excavation and earth movements during construction phase. Prior to commencement of civil works, the contractor will be required to:  Develop an erosion control and re-vegetation plan to minimize soil loss and reduce sedimentation to protect water quality.  Minimize the potential for erosion by balancing cuts and fills to the extent feasible.  Identify and avoid areas with unstable slopes and local factors that can cause slope instability (groundwater conditions, precipitation, seismic activity, slope angles, and geologic structure).  Minimize the amount of land disturbed as much as possible. Use existing roads, disturbed areas, and borrow pits and quarries when possible. Minimize vegetation removal. Stage construction to limit the exposed area at any one time.

58. Utilities. Interruption of services (water supply, toilets, bathing areas, etc.) will be scheduled and intermittently related to localized construction activities. To mitigate impacts, PIU/DSC will:  Identify and include locations and operators of these utilities in the detailed design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during the construction phase.  Require contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services.  Require contractor to obtain from the PIU and/or DSC the list of affected utilities and operators;  If relocations are necessary, contractor will coordinate with the providers to relocate the utility.

59. Social and Cultural Resources. There is a risk that any work involving ground disturbance can uncover and damage archaeological and historical remains. Although no such sites have been identified. The PIU/DSC will:  Consult Archaeological Survey of India and/or State Department of Archaeology to obtain an expert assessment of the archaeological potential of the site.  Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk.  Include state and local archaeological, cultural and historical authorities, and interest groups in consultation forums as project stakeholders so that their expertise can be made available.  Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognized and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved.

60. Sites for construction work camps and areas for stockpile, storage and disposal. The priority is to locate these near the subproject sites. The contractor will be required to meet the following criteria for the sites:  Will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems, etc.  Residential areas will not be considered so as to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime).  Disposal will not be allowed near sensitive areas which will cause inconvenience to the community.  The construction camp, storage of fuel and lubricants should be avoided at the river bank. Any construction camp site will be finalized in consultation with DSC and PIU

61. Sources of construction materials. Significant amounts of gravel, sand, and cement will be required for this subproject. Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding and water logging, and water pollution. The contractor will be required to:  Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. 26 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj  Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval from PIU/DSC.  If additional quarries are required after construction has started, obtain written approval from PIU/DSC.  Submit to DSC on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials.  It will be the construction contractor’s responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of district administration. If additional quarries are required after construction is started, then the contractor obtain written approval of PIU.

62. Access. Hauling of construction materials and operation of equipment on-site can cause traffic problems and conflicts in ROWs. Construction traffic will access most work areas from the existing roads therefore potential impacts will be of short-duration, localized and can be mitigated. The contractor will need to adopt the following mitigation measures:  Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.  Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours.  Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion.  Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions.  Drive vehicles in a considerate manner.  Coordinate with the Traffic Police Department for temporary road diversions and for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours.  Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards with information about the nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.  Provide free access to households and businesses/shops along the ROWs during the construction phase.

63. Summary of pre-construction activities is presented in Table 8 the responsibilities, monitoring program and costs are provided in detailed in the EMP. The contractor is required to update the information during detailed design phase.

Table 8 Summary of Pre-Construction Mitigation Measures

Parameters Mitigation Measures Consents, permits,  Obtain all necessary consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. prior to start of civil clearances, no works. objection certificate  Acknowledge in writing and provide report on compliance of all obtained consents, (NOC), etc. permits, clearance, NOCs, etc.  Include in detailed design drawings and documents all conditions and provisions if necessary Erosion control  Develop an erosion control and re-vegetation plan to minimize soil loss and reduce sedimentation to protect water quality.  Minimize the potential for erosion by balancing cuts and fills to the extent feasible.  Identify and avoid areas with unstable slopes and local factors that can cause slope instability (groundwater conditions, precipitation, seismic activity, slope angles, and geologic structure).  Minimize the amount of land disturbed as much as possible. Use existing roads, disturbed areas, and borrow pits and quarries when possible. Minimize vegetation removal. Stage construction to limit the exposed area at any one time. Utilities  Identify and include locations and operators of these utilities in the detailed design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during the construction phase.

27 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Parameters Mitigation Measures  Require contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services.  Obtain from the PIU and/or DSC the list of affected utilities and operators;  Prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services.  If relocations are necessary, contractor will coordinate with the providers to relocate the utility. Social and Cultural  Consult Archaeological Survey of India or State Department of Archaeology to Resources obtain an expert assessment of the archaeological potential of the site.  Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk.  Include state and local archaeological, cultural and historical authorities, and interest groups in consultation forums as project stakeholders so that their expertise can be made available.  Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognized and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. Sites for  Will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, construction work irrigation, and drinking water supply systems, etc. camps, areas for  Residential areas will not be considered so as to protect the human environment (i.e., stockpile, storage to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and disposal and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime).  Disposal will not be allowed near sensitive areas which will cause inconvenience to the community.  The construction camp, storage of fuel and lubricants should be avoided at the river bank. The construction camp site for intake well should be finalized in consultation with DSC and PIU. Sources of  Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government. construction  Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval from PIU/DSC. materials  If additional quarries are required after construction has started, obtain written approval from PIU/DSC.  Submit to DSC on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials. Access  Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.  Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours.  Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion.  Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions.  Drive vehicles in a considerate manner.  Coordinate with the Traffic Police Department for temporary road diversions and for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours.  Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards with information about the nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.  Provide free access to households and businesses/shops along ROWs during the construction phase.

4.3. Construction Impacts

64. All construction activities to be undertaken at the site will be approved by PIU and before start of 28 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj any such activity in the vicinity of the site so that the history and sanctity as well as the usability of the site by the projected number of tourists are not hampered. The construction stage impacts due to the proposed project components are generic to the construction activities. The EMP emphasizes on the construction impacts and necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the contractor and supervised by the DSC and PIU team Key impacts are covered in the following paragraphs.

65. Impacts due to stock piles of waste and top soil: Improper stock piling of construction materials and top soil can obstruct drainage, disturb tourists, etc. Due consideration will be given for materials storage and construction sites such that it doesn‘t cause any hindrance to tourists movement within the site. Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion.

66. Disposal of construction waste: The construction waste could lead to siltation of the reservoir. In the proposed subproject, it should be made mandatory for the contractor involved in construction activities for proper disposal of the construction waste at the disposal site as designated by the PIU and DSC. It will also be ensured that no construction waste will be disposed in the reservoir (U/s and D/s), canal and the site will be properly cleaned after the construction is complete. Construction waste will be done at low laying area (with due permission from Municipal Corporation) along with earth cover for development of vegetation cover.

67. Quarry/Borrow pits operations: As the construction material includes bricks, cement and steel which will be procured from market. No quarrying/borrow pit operation are required. Hence there are no impacts in this subject

68. Impacts due to operation of construction equipment: Construction equipment required for the proposed project will include the concrete mixer, drilling machine for piling works, dumpers and DG sets for power backup, trucks for the transportation of construction material. Suitable site will be selected for siting the construction of equipment, so that there is minimal disturbance to human population and ecology of the area.

69. Impacts on Water Quality. Excavated materials may end up in drainages and water bodies adjacent to the subproject sites, particularly during monsoon season. Other risks of water pollution may be caused by: (i) poorly managed construction sediments, wastes and hazardous substances; and (ii) poor sanitation practices of construction workers. The contractor will be required to:  Schedule civil works during non-monsoon season, to the maximum extent possible.  Ensure drainages and water bodies within the construction zones are kept free of obstructions.  Keep loose soil material and stockpiles out of drains, flow-lines and watercourses.  Avoid stockpiling of excavated and construction materials (sand, gravel, cement, etc.) unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets.  Re-use/utilize, to maximum extent possible, excavated materials.  Dispose any residuals at identified disposal site finalized in consultation with district administration.  Dispose waste oil and lubricants generated as per provisions of Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989.

29 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj  Develop a spill prevention and containment plan, educate workers about the plan, and have the necessary materials on site prior to and during construction.  Refuel equipment within the designated refueling containment area away from drainages, nallahs, or any water body.  Inspect all vehicles daily for fluid leaks before leaving the vehicle staging area, and repair any leaks before the vehicle resumes operation.  Sewage generated by labour involved in construction phase should be collected and properly treated prior to disposal.

70. Impacts on drainage pattern: The land to be used for the project is quite less. Proper care has been taken for selecting location of construction sites. Hence, no impact is expected on drainage pattern in the area.

71. Increase in noise level: Noise and vibration-emitting construction activities include earthworks, rock crushing, concrete mixing, movement and operation of construction vehicles and equipment, and loading and unloading of coarse aggregates. The significance of noise and vibration impacts will be high in areas where noise-sensitive institutions such as health care and educational facilities are situated. These impacts will be temporary, short-term, intermittent, and expected to be in the range of 80 to 100 dB (A).  Plan activities in consultation with the PIU/DSC so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance.  Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers and fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers.  Avoid loud random noise from sirens, air compression, etc.  Instruct drivers that horns not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach.  If specific noise complaints are received during construction, the contractor may be required to implement one or more of the following noise mitigation measures, as directed by the project manager: - Locate stationary construction equipment as far from nearby noise-sensitive properties as possible. - Shut off idling equipment. - Reschedule construction operations to avoid periods of noise annoyance identified in the complaint. - Notify nearby residents whenever extremely noisy work will be occurring.   Follow Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, day time ambient noise levels should not exceed 65 dB(A) in commercial areas, 55 dB(A) in residential areas, and 50 dB(A) in silence zone.1  Ensure vehicles comply with Government of India noise limits for vehicles. The test method to be followed shall be IS: 3028-1998.  Staging of construction equipment and unnecessary idling of equipment within noise sensitive areas to be avoided whenever possible.

1 Day time shall mean from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm. Silence zone is an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as such by UEPPCB. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the above mentioned categories by UEPPCB.

30 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj  Monitoring of noise levels will be conducted during the construction phase of the project. In case of exceeding of pre-determined acceptable noise levels by the machinery will require the contractor(s) to stop work and remedy the situation prior to continuing construction.

72. Impacts on air quality: The operation of various construction equipment requires combustion of fuel. Normally, diesel is used in such equipment. The major pollutant which gets emitted as a

result of diesel combustion is SO2. The SPM emissions are minimal due to low ash content in

diesel. The short-term increase in SO2, is quite low. Hence, no major impact is anticipated on this account. During construction phase, there will be increased vehicular movement. Lot of construction material like sand, fine aggregate is stored at various sites, during the project construction phase. Normally, due to blowing of winds, especially when the environment is dry, some of the stored material can get entrained in the atmosphere. However, such impacts are visible only in and around the storage sites. The impacts on this account are generally, insignificant in nature.

73. The mitigation measures are:  Identification of construction limits (minimal area required for construction activities)  When practical, excavated spoils will be removed as the contractor proceeds along the length of the activity.  When necessary, stockpiling of excavated material will be covered or staged offsite location with muck being delivered as needed during the course of construction.  Excessive soil on paved areas will be sprayed (wet) and/or swept and unpaved areas will be sprayed and/or mulched. The use of petroleum products or similar products for such activities will be strictly prohibited.  Contractors will be required to cover stockpiled soils and trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials (or require trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard).  The contractor will be responsible for maintaining properly functioning construction equipment to minimize exhaust.  Construction equipment and vehicles will be turned off when not used for extended periods of time.  Unnecessary idling of construction vehicles to be prohibited.  Effective traffic management to be undertaken to avoid significant delays in and around the project area.  Road damage caused by sub-project activities will be promptly attended to with proper road repair and maintenance work.  Conduct regular water spraying on earth piles, trenches and sand piles.  Conduct regular visual inspection along alignments and construction zones to ensure no excessive dust emissions.  Spreading crushed gravel over backfilled surfaces if re-surfacing of disturbed ROWs cannot be done immediately.  Maintain construction vehicles and obtain “pollution under control” certificate from UEPPCB.  Obtain CFE and CFO for hot mix plants, crushers, diesel generators, etc., if to be used in the project.

74. Impacts on biodiversity during construction phase: No significant impacts are expected on the biodiversity during the construction phase. As per preliminary design, tree-cutting is not required. This will be reassessed during detailed design phase. There are no protected areas in the direct and indirect impact zones and no diverse ecological biodiversity as vegetation and animals found in the construction zones are common in built up / urban areas. The reservoir is replete with Water birds and migratory birds especially during winter months. The contractor will 31 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj be required to:

 Conduct site induction and environmental awareness.  Limit activities within the work area.  Plan and phase activities to minimize any impact on the water birds due to construction activities.  Replant trees in the area using minimum ratio of 2 new trees for every 1 tree cut, if any. Replacement species must be approved by the State Forest Department.

75. Disturbance to traffic during construction phase: At the time of construction there might be disturbance and inconvenience for the movement of the public and vehicles due to project construction activities. These inconveniences will be temporary in nature and last for a very short duration. However construction will be planned considering the tourists season. Tourist season may be utilized to complete the works, which do not cause much disturbance to the tourists and local residents.

76. Inconvenience in accessibility: There may be inconvenience to tourists, residents, businesses, and other road users due to construction activities in the project area and slower flow of traffic in areas with narrow roads. This potential impact is site-specific, short-term and can be mitigated. The contractor will be required to:  Ensure no damage to structures/properties near construction zone.  Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access of people and vehicles.  Provide sign boards to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.  Increase the workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools;  Implement good housekeeping. Remove wastes immediately. Prohibit stockpiling of materials that may obstruct/slow down pedestrians and/or vehicle movement.  Ensure workers will not use nearby/adjacent areas as toilet facility.  Coordinate with DSC for transportation routes and schedule. Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours. Communicate road detours via visible boards, advertising, pamphlets, etc.  Ensure heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.  Provide instructions on event of chance finds for archaeological and/or ethno-botanical resources. Works must be stopped immediately until such time chance finds are cleared by experts.

77. Impacts on cultural properties: The proposed project does not interfere through any sites of religious, historical and/or cultural significance. However, it will help improve the overall aesthetics of adjoining market places etc.

78. Impact due to Waste Generation: Construction activities will generate excavated soils, excess construction materials, and solid wastes (such as removed concrete, wood, trees and plants, packaging materials, empty containers, oils, lubricants, and other similar items). These impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The contractor will need to adopt the following mitigation measures:

32 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj  Prepare and implement a waste management plan. Manage solid waste according to the following hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal. Include in waste management plan designated/approved disposal areas.  Coordinate with State Pollution Control Board and local municipality/district administration for beneficial uses of excavated soils/silts/sediments or immediately dispose to designated areas.  Avoid stockpiling and remove immediately all excavated soils, excess construction materials, and solid waste (removed concrete, wood, trees and plants, packaging materials, empty containers, oils, lubricants, and other similar items).  Prohibit disposal of any material or wastes (including human waste) into drainage, nallah, or watercourse.

79. Impacts on Occupational Health and Safety. Residential accommodation for workers is not proposed. Workers need to be mindful of occupational hazards which can arise from excavation works in high-traffic and busy areas. Exposure to work-related chemical, physical, biological and social hazard is typically intermittent and of short duration, but is likely to reoccur. Potential impacts are negative and long-term but reversible by mitigation measures. Overall, the contractor should comply with IFC EHS Guidelines on Occupational Health and Safety. These include:  Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.  Develop comprehensive site-specific health and safety (H&S) plan. The overall objective is to provide guidance to contractors on establishing a management strategy and applying practices that are intended to eliminate, or reduce, fatalities, injuries and illnesses for workers performing activities and tasks associated with the project.  Include in H&S plan measures such as: (i) type of hazards during excavation works; (ii) corresponding personal protective equipment for each identified hazard; (iii) H&S training for all site personnel; (iv) procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (v) documentation of work-related accidents.  Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injury to fellow workers.  Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site as well as at construction camps.  Provide medical insurance coverage for workers.  Secure construction zone from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks.  Provide supplies of potable drinking water.  Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances.  Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.  Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas.  Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms.  Mark and provide sign boards in the construction zone, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate.

80. Impacts on Socio-Economic Activities. Manpower will be required during the construction phase. This can help generate contractual employment and increase in local revenue. Thus potential impact is positive and long-term. As per preliminary design, land acquisition and 33 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj closure of roads are not required. 81. The potential impacts are negative and moderate but short-term and temporary. The contractor will need to adopt the following mitigation measures:  Leave space for access between mounds of soil.  Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access to shops/businesses along trenches.  Consult businesses and institutions regarding operating hours and factoring this in to work schedules.  Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints

82. Summary of Mitigation Measures during Construction. Table-9 provides summary of mitigation measures to be considered by the contractor during construction phase. The detailed mitigation measures, environmental monitoring and reporting requirements, emergency response procedures, related implementation arrangements, capacity development and training measures, implementation schedule, cost estimates, and performance indicators are provided in the EMP.

Table 9 Summary of Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase

Potential Mitigation Measures Impact Erosion hazards  Save topsoil removed during excavation and use to reclaim disturbed areas, as soon as it is possible to do so.  Use dust abatement such as water spraying to minimize windblown erosion.  Provide temporary stabilization of disturbed/excavated areas that are not actively under construction.  Apply erosion controls (e.g., silt traps) along the drainage leading to the water bodies.  Maintain vegetative cover within road ROWs to prevent erosion and periodically monitor ROWs to assess erosion.  Clean and maintain catch basins, drainage ditches, and culverts regularly.  Conduct routine site inspections to assess the effectiveness of and the maintenance requirements for erosion and sediment control systems. Impacts on  Schedule civil works during non-monsoon season, to the maximum extent possible. water quality  Ensure drainages and water bodies within the construction zones are kept free of obstructions.  Keep loose soil material and stockpiles out of drains, flow-lines and watercourses.  Avoid stockpiling of excavated and construction materials (sand, gravel, cement, etc.) unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets.  Re-use/utilize, to maximum extent possible, excavated materials.  Dispose any residuals at identified disposal site (PIU/DSC will identify approved sites).  Dispose waste oil and lubricants generated as per provisions of Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989.  Develop a spill prevention and containment plan, educate workers about the plan, and have the necessary materials on site prior to and during construction.  Refuel equipment within the designated refueling containment area away from drainages, nallahs, or any water body.  Inspect all vehicles daily for fluid leaks before leaving the vehicle staging area, and repair any leaks before the vehicle resumes operation.  Sewage generated by labour involved in construction phase should be collected and properly treated prior to disposal.

34 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Potential Mitigation Measures Impact Impacts on air  Identification of construction limits (minimal area required for construction activities) quality  When practical, excavated spoils will be removed as the contractor proceeds along the length of the activity.  When necessary, stockpiling of excavated material will be covered or staged offsite location with muck being delivered as needed during the course of construction.  Excessive soil on paved areas will be sprayed (wet) and/or swept and unpaved areas will be sprayed and/or mulched. The use of petroleum products or similar products for such activities will be strictly prohibited.  Contractors will be required to cover stockpiled soils and trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials (or require trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard).  The contractor will be responsible for maintaining properly functioning construction equipment to minimize exhaust.  Construction equipment and vehicles will be turned off when not used for extended periods of time.  Unnecessary idling of construction vehicles to be prohibited.  Effective traffic management to be undertaken to avoid significant delays in and around the project area.  Road damage caused by sub-project activities will be promptly attended to with proper road repair and maintenance work.  Conduct regular water spraying on earth piles, trenches and sand piles.  Conduct regular visual inspection along alignments and construction zones to ensure no excessive dust emissions.  Spreading crushed gravel over backfilled surfaces if re-surfacing of disturbed ROWs cannot be done immediately.  Maintain construction vehicles and obtain “pollution under control” certificate from UEPPCB.  Obtain CFE and CFO for hot mix plants, crushers, diesel generators, etc., if to be used in the project. Noise and  Plan activities in consultation with the PIU/DSC so that activities with the greatest potential to vibrations generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance. impacts  Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers and fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers.  Avoid loud random noise from sirens, air compression, etc.  Require drivers that horns not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach.  If specific noise complaints are received during construction, the contractor may be required to implement one or more of the following noise mitigation measures, as directed by the project manager: (i) locate stationary construction equipment as far from nearby noise- sensitive properties as possible; (ii) shut off idling equipment; (iii) reschedule construction operations to avoid periods of noise annoyance identified in the complaint; and/or (iv) notify nearby residents whenever extremely noisy work will be occurring.  Follow Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, day time ambient noise levels should not exceed 65 dB(A) in commercial areas, 55 dB(A) in residential areas, and 50 dB(A) in silence zone.2  Ensure vehicles comply with Government of India noise limits for vehicles. The test method

2 Day time shall mean from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm. Silence zone is an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as such by UEPPCB. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the above mentioned categories by UEPPCB.

35 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Potential Mitigation Measures Impact to be followed shall be IS: 3028-1998.  Staging of construction equipment and unnecessary idling of equipment within noise sensitive areas to be avoided whenever possible.  Monitoring of noise levels will be conducted during the construction phase of the project. In case of exceeding of pre-determined acceptable noise levels by the machinery will require the contractor(s) to stop work and remedy the situation prior to continuing construction. Impacts on flora  Conduct site induction and environmental awareness. and fauna  Limit activities within the work area.  Replant trees in the area using minimum ratio of 2 new trees for every 1 tree cut, if any. Replacement species must be approved by state forest Department Inconvenience  Ensure no damage to structures/properties near construction zone. in accessibility  Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access of people and vehicles.  Provide sign boards to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.  Increase the workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools;  Implement good housekeeping. Remove wastes immediately. Prohibit stockpiling of materials that may obstruct/slow down pedestrians and/or vehicle movement.  Ensure workers will not use nearby/adjacent areas as toilet facility.  Coordinate with DSC for transportation routes and schedule. Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours. Communicate road detours via visible boards, advertising, pamphlets, etc.  Ensure heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites.  Provide instructions on event of chance finds for archaeological and/or ethno-botanical resources. Works must be stopped immediately until such time chance finds are cleared by experts. Impacts on  Prepare and implement a waste management plan. Manage solid waste according to the waste following hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal. Include in waste management plan generation designated/approved disposal areas.  Coordinate with State Pollution Control Board and local administration for beneficial uses of excavated soils/silts/sediments or immediately dispose to designated areas.  Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse; or remove from the sites.  Avoid stockpiling and remove immediately all excavated soils, excess construction materials, and solid waste (removed concrete, wood, trees and plants, packaging materials, empty containers, oils, lubricants, and other similar items).  Prohibit disposal of any material or wastes (including human waste) into drainage, nallah, or watercourse. Impacts on  Comply with IFC EHS Guidelines on Occupational Health and Safety occupational  Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 health and hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced safety actively.  Develop comprehensive site-specific health and safety (H&S) plan. The overall objective is to provide guidance to contractors on establishing a management strategy and applying practices that are intended to eliminate, or reduce, fatalities, injuries and illnesses for workers performing activities and tasks associated with the project.  Include in H&S plan measures such as: (i) type of hazards during excavation works; (ii) corresponding personal protective equipment for each identified hazard; (iii) H&S training for all site personnel; (iv) procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (v) documentation

36 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Potential Mitigation Measures Impact of work-related accidents.  Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injury to fellow workers.  Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site as well as at construction camps.  Provide medical insurance coverage for workers.  Secure construction zone from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks.  Provide supplies of potable drinking water.  Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances.  Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted.  Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas.  Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms.  Mark and provide sign boards in the construction zone, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate. Impacts on  Leave space for access between mounds of soil. socio-economic  Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access to shops/businesses activities along trenches.  Consult businesses and institutions regarding operating hours and factoring this in to work schedules.  Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.  Employ at least 50% of the labor force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 2- km immediate area if manpower is available.  “Mobility Plan” has to be chalked out in consultation with the District Administration prior to start of work.

4.4. Operation and Maintenance Impacts

83. The most significant beneficial impact on the environment is through improvement of tourism infrastructure at Baur Jalashay which will promote water sports and tourism in the area. The project initiatives will encourage tourist populations to these destinations. The project will also build the capacity of primary and secondary stakeholders by training on environmental and livelihood aspect.

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CHAPTER – V

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN

5.1. Institutional Arrangements

84. The institutional arrangements specify the arrangements for the implementation of environmental provisions of the entire project, and include the proposed subproject also.

5.1.1. Project Management Unit (PMU) &Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

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

5.1.2. Project Management Consultant (PMC) &Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC)

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

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

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

5.2. Environmental Management Plan

89. All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BoQ of the project. The scope of works of the contractor towards the implementation of the environmental provisions shall be as follows:  Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and Government of India, during implementation,  Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)  Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject EMP will be complied with as per the schedule of monitoring given in subsequent paragraphs.  Monitoring of project environmental performance and periodic submission of monitoring reports.  Compliance with all measures required for construction activities in line with the regulatory requirements and the guidelines set forth in the management plans for these areas.  Compliance of all safety rules and regulations applicable at work, and provision of adequate health and safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities. 90. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) translates recommended mitigation and monitoring measures into specific actions that will be carried out by the contractor and proponent. EMP deals with the management measures and implementation procedure of the guidelines along with enhancement measures recommended to avoid, minimize and mitigate foreseen environmental impacts of the project. For each mitigation measure to be taken, its location, timeframe, implementation and overseeing/ supervising responsibilities are listed in the EMP. Table 10 presents a generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts.

39 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Table 10: EMP to guide the Contractor

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues 1 Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient Design will include Subproject PIU / DSC PMU/PMC planning to assure provisions for ensuring site long term effective maintenance and sustainability of the protection of the assets improvements and created so as to ensure ensure protection of the long term the assets created sustainability. To ensure and the architectural long term sustainability character of the design should take into surroundings consideration appropriate Bureau of Indian Standards Codes (BIS) for design, Seismic Zone IV coefficient, appropriate wind load and detailed design after carrying geotechnical investigations. Designs will be worked out and implemented in accordance with the provisions and will strictly conform to Uttarakhand architecture. 2 Design Impacts and Pre-construction Impacts

2.1 Layout of The project components Subproject PIU / DSC PMU/PMC components to avoid (Parking Area, Office, site impacts on the Interpretation Center, aesthetics of the site Entrance Plaza,

Restaurant, Dormitory, Double Bed Rooms 7nos, Store For The Equipment, Public Convenience, Watch Tower and Landscaping) siting will avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site and ensure minimal impacts.

2.2 Slope stability Areas along vulnerable to Subproject PIU/DSC PMU/PMC related issues slope failures will include site slope protection 40 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, etc. 2.3 Increased storm Design of proposed Subproject PIU/DSC PMU/PMC water runoff from components will enable site alterations of the efficient drainage of the site’s natural sites and maintain natural drainage patterns drainage patterns. The site due to landscaping, is located near the excavation works, reservoir and has drainage construction of towards canal. The storm parking lots, and water generated will be addition of paved diverted to canal through a surfaces properly constructed drainage system. The drainage system is part of building design and drainage cost has been included in the overall project cost. 2.4 Selection of Selection of materials and Subproject PIU / DSC PMU/PMC materials and construction technologies site construction proposed will strictly technologies, if not conform to the carefully chosen, will Uttarakhand architecture. adversely impact the Project involves Green aesthetic appeal of Belt in around 70% of the the project area and area. Landscaping surroundings. elements will only utilize native species. 2.5 Integration of energy The detailed designs for Subproject PIU/DSC PMU/PMC efficiency and the sub-project site energy conservation components shall ensure programs in design that environmental of sub-project sustainability principles, components including energy efficiency, resource recycling, waste minimization, etc. The design considers the following energy efficiency measures :  Incorporation of Green Building standards. The Hybrid construction (conventional + LGFS) will promote green 41 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues building norms.  Reuse of treated grey water for gardening.  Minimizing translucent surfaces like glasses – which will reduce energy consumption.  Installation of BEE certified equipment  Usage of energy efficient lighting fixtures (LED and solar).  Use of fly ash bricks (ACC block) instead of traditional bricks  Provision of P-V cells on roof with south east orientation In future, the Open Terraces may be used for harvesting of solar power with installation of photo- voltaic panels. 3 Construction Impacts 3.1 Construction Camps Siting of the construction Construction Contractor DSC/ PIU - Location, camps shall be as per the camps Selection, Design guidelines below and and Layout details of layout to be approved by DSC. The potential sites will be selected for labour camp and these shall be visited by the DSC environmental expert and one having least impacts on environment will be approved by the DSC. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 200m away from the reservoir Construction sanitation facilities must be adequately planned The Construction camps 42 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues including sanitation facilities, shelter, canteen, first aid, day care creche facilities must be adequately drained and must not be subject to periodic flooding. The camps must be located such that drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. All sites must be graded, ditched and rendered free from depressions such that water may get stagnant and cause nuisance. 3.2 Sanitation facilities The contractor shall Construction Contractor DSC/PIU at construction provide sanitation facilities camp camps at camp site. Minimum numbers of toilets as prescribed per number of workers regularly employed at the project shall be provided, with separate facilities for female workers. These toilets facilities shall be maintained and septic tanks/soak pits shall be provided at the toilets Facilities for solid waste management will include dust bins in adequate numbers for solid waste collection. The dust bins shall be regularly emptied and waste from camp site shall be disposed off at designated locations. 3.3 Circulation plan Temporary Moderate Prior to Contractor/ during construction commencement DSC/PIU in the tourist of site activities destination and mobilization on ground, the Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, 43 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signages, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points. 3.4 Site clearance Only ground cover/shrubs Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU activities, including that impinge directly on the site delineation of permanent works or construction areas necessary temporary works shall be removed with prior approval from the Environmental Expert of DSC All areas used for temporary construction operations will be subject to complete restoration to their former condition with appropriate rehabilitation procedures. The photographic records shall be maintained for the temporary sites used for construction. These will help in proper restoration. 3.5 Drinking water Sufficient supply of cold Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU availability at potable water to be site

44 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues Construction camp provided and maintained. and construction site If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided. For this contractor will submit his plan how availability of drinking water shall be assured. 3.6 Waste disposal The pre-identified disposal Waste Contractor DSC / PIU location shall be part of Disposal sites Comprehensive Waste Disposal Plan. Solid Waste Management Plan to be prepared by the Contractor in consultation with local civic authorities. The Environmental Specialist of DSC shall approve these disposal sites after conducting a joint inspection on the site with the Contractor. Contractor shall ensure that waste shall not be disposed off near the water body.

3.7 Stockpiling of Stockpiling of construction Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU construction materials will be done in stockpiling materials such a way that it does not site impact and obstruct the drainage. The stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion. 3.8 Quarry and Borrow (i)No new quarry shall be Quarry site( s) Contractor DSC / PIU pits Operations opened for the sub project. (ii)Contractor shall finalize the quarry for procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistics arrangements. (iii)The contractor shall 45 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues obtain materials from approved quarries only. (iv)Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry materials from quarries to the construction sites. (v)Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. 3.9 Arrangement for (i) The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU Construction Water provide a list of locations site and type of sources from where water for construction shall be acquired. (ii)The contractor shall use ground/surface water as a source of water for the construction with the written consent from the concerned Department. (iii)To avoid disruption/ disturbance to other water users, the Contractor shall extract water from fixed locations and consult DSC before finalizing the locations. 3.10 Soil Erosion Slope protection measures Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU will be undertaken as per site design to control soil erosion. For land development and protection works, cost of has been included in the DPR.

3.11 Water Pollution The Contractor shall take Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU from Construction all precautionary site Wastes measures to prevent entering of wastewater into the water body during construction. Contractor shall not wash 46 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues his vehicles in the lake water. 3.12 Water Pollution The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU from Fuel and ensure that all construction site Lubricants vehicle parking locations, fuel/ lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling sites shall be located at least 500 m away from the water body. Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refueling shall be carried out in such a manner that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Waste water from vehicle parking, fuel storage areas, workshops, wash down and refueling areas shall be treated in an oil interceptor before discharging it on land or into surface water bodies or into other treatment system. 3.13 Soil Pollution due to The fuel storage and Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU fuel and lubricants, vehicle cleaning area will site construction wastes be stationed such that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Soil and pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan.

3.14 Siltation of water Silt fencing to be provided Sub project Contractor DSC/PIU bodies due to near construction sites to site spillage of prevent sediments from construction wastes the construction site to enter into the water body.

47 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues No disposal of construction wastes will be carried out into the water body. Extraneous construction wastes will be transported to the pre- identified disposal site for safe disposal. 3.15 Generation of dust The contractor will take Subproject Contractor DSC /PIU every precaution to reduce site the levels of dust at construction sites. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. 3.16 Emission from All vehicles, equipment Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction and machinery used for site Vehicles, Equipment construction shall confirm and Machinery to the relevant Bureau of India Standard (BIS) norms. The discharge standards promulgated under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 shall be strictly adhered to. The silent/quiet equipment available in the market shall be used in the sub Project. The Contractor shall maintain a record of PUC for all vehicles and machinery used during the contract period which shall be produced for verification whenever required. 3.17 Noise Pollution The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU confirm that all site Construction equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all Vehicles and equipment used in

48 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers. At the construction sites noisy construction work such as crushing, operation of DG sets, use of high noise generation equipment shall be stopped during the night time between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am. Noise limits for construction equipment used in this project will not exceed 75 dB (A). 3.18 Material Handling at Workers employed on Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Site mixing cement, lime site mortars, concrete, etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works, will be provided with welder’s protective eye- shields. Workers engaged in stone breaking activities will be provided with protective goggles and clothing. The use of any toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. 3.19 Disposal of The Contractor shall Disposal site Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction Waste / confirm that Safe disposal Debris / Cut Material of the construction waste will be ensured in the pre- identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be

49 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 3.20 Safety Measures Adequate safety measures Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU During Construction for workers during site handling of materials at site will be taken up. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from drowning, fire, etc. First aid treatment will be made available for all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. The Contractor will conform to all anti-malaria instructions given to him by the Engineer. 3.21 Clearing of Contractor to prepare site Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction of restoration plans for site Camps and approval by the Engineer. Restoration The plan is to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer 4 Operation and Maintenance impacts 4.1 Environmental The periodic monitoring of Subproject Tourism Tourism Conditions the ambient air quality, site department dept./ PMU noise level, surface water through quality, soil quality in the Pollution 50 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues subproject area as Monitoring suggested in the Agency monitoring plan through an approved monitoring agency. 4.2 Uncontrolled tourism Regulation as per the Subproject Tourism Tourism flow Carrying Capacity site department dept./ PMU Assessment.* 4.3 Unhygienic condition Tourism department will Subproject Tourism Tourism due to poor carry out maintenance of site department dept./ PMU maintenance of the toilets, and carry out sanitation facilities the regular collection and and irregular solid disposal of wastes to a waste collection designated waste treatment site. 4.4 Operation & The O&M of the activity Subproject Tourism Tourism Maintenance of has to be done in such a site department dept./ PMU Water Sports Activity way that there is least adverse impact on the water body. Use of manual boating and flat water sports activity to minimize adverse impacts of motorized boating. Motorized boating to be used only for rescue purposes. Clear zone demarcation and phasing of the activities to avoid any impact on the water birds. Water Sports activity should not interfere with migratory birds’ season. 4.5 Operation of Motor Use Euro 4 engine boat Subproject Tourism Tourism boats* motor rather than an old site department dept./ PMU two-stroke engine to ensure effective & efficient use of fuel, production of cleaner exhaust. Euro 4 engine run more quietly than traditional two-stroke engines thus decreasing noise pollution levels. 4.6 Demarcation and Proper demarcation & Subproject Tourism Tourism Flagging flagging of the area site department dept./ PMU towards Tehri dam to 51 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues minimize risks. 4.7 Zonation of risky, Establish no-wake zones Subproject Tourism Tourism shallow and in shallow areas and allow site department in dept./ PMU sensitive areas. manual boating only in coordination such areas & Educate lake with Irrigation users to avoid sensitive Dept. areas and drive slowly through shallow areas. 4.9 Health and safety The sports activity to be Subproject Tourism Tourism risks carried out as per national site department dept./ PMU norms and guidelines. All safety equipment must be available in working conditions. The Lifeguards employed should be trained continuously to update their skills. *Motorized boating to be used only for rescue purposes.

91. The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues shall be as outlined in the table on impacts and mitigation measures. Key clauses are outlined in the following sections.

5.2.1. Debris Disposal

92. The contractor will, prior to start of construction operations, identify potential sites for disposal of construction debris, sites for general construction wastes. The contractor will obtain approval on identified sites from the Engineer of PIU and Supervision Consultant and disposal will be only after consent letter from the Engineer.

5.2.2. Precautions for protection of Environmental Measures

93. The Contractor shall ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances. Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor shall ensure that no trees or shrubs or other vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of the works. The Contractor shall protect trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution.

5.2.3. Noise and Air Pollution

94. All works will be carried out without unreasonable noise and air pollution. Subject and without 52 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj prejudice to any other provision of the Contract and the law of the land and its obligation as applicable, the Contractor will take all precautions outlined in the EMP to avoid the air and noise pollution.

95. The Contractor shall monitor the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer. The Contractor shall reduce the dust emission due to construction activities by regular water sprinkling in the affected areas.

96. All the construction equipment and vehicles shall have Pollution under Control (PUC) Certificate to ensure that no air pollution may be caused due to operation of their equipment and vehicles. All the construction equipment and vehicles should remain all time in good conditions up to satisfaction of site engineers.

97. The Contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and against any liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance created while carrying out the work, and from and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses, whatsoever, in regard or in relation to such liability.

5.2.4. Occupational Health and Safety during Construction

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

 Providing preventive and protective measures, including modification, substitution, or elimination of hazardous conditions or substances;  Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use;  Training workers and providing them with appropriate incentives to use and comply with health and safety procedures and protective equipment;  Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and  Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response arrangements in place.  Provide first aid facilities in all the worksites and having qualified first aider to give first aid at the time of any accident.  Contractor should provide safe drinking water, clean eating and resting.  Contractor should have prepared emergency response plan with full details and methods of emergency response during any accident and shall have and display the emergency contact numbers at site.  Contractor should follow all the applicable rules and regulations for workers safety.

5.2.5. Post Construction Clearance

On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor shall clear away and remove from the sites all constructional plant, surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works of every 53 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

5.3. Environmental Monitoring Plan

99. Environmental monitoring will be done during construction in three levels; namely monitoring development of project performance indicators done by the DSC Environmental Specialist, monitoring implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor; and overall regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues done by the PMU Environmental Specialist. The environmental monitoring plan for the project is presented in Table 11. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented. Table 11: Monitoring Plan for Baur Subproject

Sl. Attributes Parameters to be Standards Frequency Responsibility No. Monitored

1 Air Quality CO, NOx, PM10, Air (prevention and Once in every three Contractor, DSC/ PM2.5, Pb and SO2 control of pollution) months during Tourism Rules, CPCB, 1994 construction and department through operation stages approved Monitoring Agency

2 Water quality TDS, TSS, pH, IS for Inland Once in every three Contractor, DSC/ Hardness, BOD, surface waters months during Tourism Faecal Coli form (IS:2296,1982) and construction and department for drinking water operation stages through approved (IS:10500, 1991) Monitoring Agency

3 Noise Levels Noise quality as per MOEF Noise Rules Once in every three Contractor, DSC/ National Ambient 2000 months during Tourism Noise Standards on construction and department db (A) scale operation stages through approved Monitoring Agency

4 Bio Diversity Habitat quality using Operation Stage Local Universities standard sampling equipped with analysis techniques for Three seasons (Pre- facilities for aquatic aquatic ecology Monsoon, Monsoon ecology sampling and Winter)

5.4. Capacity Building

5.4.1. Institutional Strengthening

100. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA). Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established in Dehradun for the overall project management. This sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Bhimtal. A Safeguards Specialist is proposed within the PMU, and will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation. Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU 54 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj including implementation of the environmental and resettlement requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub- projects. The Safeguards specialist of the DSC team will be responsible to assist in preparation of IEE and EMP report and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the sub- projects. The PMU will oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India.

5.4.2. Training and Capacity Building

101. The Environmental Specialist of the PMC and DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with environmental implications for projects located on stream and besides the stream. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programme, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 12.

Table 12 Training Modules for Environmental Management

Training Form of Duration/ Conducting Programme Description Participants Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Sensitization Introduction to Environment: Tourism / Forest / Roads / workshop 1 Environmental W orkshop Basic Concept of environment Culture Department working Specialist of the Environmental Regulations and Officials, Project Director Day PMC Statutory requirements as per (PD) and Environmental Government of Specialist (ES) of the India and ADB PMU/PIU Session I Module I Introduction to Environment: Basic PMU/PIU (including the Lecture 1 Working Safeguards Concept of environment ES) and Engineering staff Day Specialist of Safeguards Regulations and of the implementing the PMC Statutory requirements as per agencies Govt. of India and ADB Guidelines on cultural resources, Environmental considerations in planning, design and implementing projects Module II Environmental components PMU/ PIU (including workshop 1 Safeguards impacted in construction and the ES) and working Specialist of operation stages Activities Engineering staff of Day the PMC causing pollution during Tourism dept construction and operation stages Environmental Management Environmental Provisions Implementation Arrangements Methodology of Assessment Good engineering practices to be integrated into contract documents Module III Improved Co-ordination with PMU/PIU (including Lecture / 1 Safeguards Other Departments: Statutory the ES) and Interactive working Specialist of Permissions – Procedural Engineering staff of Sessions Day the 55 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Requirements Co-operation & Tourism dept PMC Coordination with other Departments. Module IV Environmental considerations PMU/PIU (including the Lecture / 2 Working Safeguards in planning, designing and ES) and Engineering staff Interactive days specialist of implementing heritage buildings of Tourism dept. Sessions the PMC with and conservation projects and site support from the visits Conservation specialist of the PMC Module V Environmental principles of Local Community Lecture / 1 Specialist Eco-tourism (as per Uttarakhand Groups, NGOs Interactive working from DSC eco-tourism policies) and training Sessions Day and PIU and awareness building on Conservation and management aspects of the area. B. Construction Stage Session II Module VI Role during Construction- Engineers and Lecture / 1 Safeguards Roles and Responsibilities of staff of line departments of Interactive W orking Specialist of officials / contractors / consultants the Government of Sessions Day the towards protection of environment Uttarakhand, and DSC Implementation Arrangements PMU/PIU (including the Monitoring mechanisms ES) Module VII Monitoring and Reporting Engineers and Lecture / 1 Safeguards System staff of implementing Interactive W orking Specialist of agencies and PMU/PIU Sessions Day the (including the ES) DSC

Session III Module VIII Skill upgrade on ecotourism Youth in the villages in the Site visits, 2 Tourism and nature guides periphery, and interactive working department Hospitality, Interpretational skills, other NGOs in the sessions days micro- planning, Biodiversity etc district

Notes: PMU = Project Management Unit; PIU = Project Implementation Unit; PMC = Project Management Consultant; DSC = D e s i g n and Supervision Consultant; ES = Environment S p e c i a l i s t ; NGO= N o n - government organization

5.5 Environmental Budget

102. As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as erosion prevention, rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, etc., the costs for which will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are considered in the IEE budget.

103. This is a small construction project and there are no major structures to be constructed therefore it is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. The main EMP cost will arise from monitoring of environmental parameters (air, water and noise).

104. The costs of personal protective equipment to construction workers shall be borne by contractor as part of conditions of contract. In addition the sources of funds for Mitigation measures during construction stage including monitoring during construction stage are also to be borne by the contractor. These are deemed to be included as part of the contract price amount quoted by the contractor for the works. The costs of components for monitoring in operation stage and the capacity building costs are to be funded by the PMU. The EMP cost is given in the Table 13. 56 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Table 13: Environmental Budget Item Rate per Total Cost Source of Funds sample (INR) (INR)

A. Construction Phase

Air Quality (2 locations; 6 times including once 7500 90,000.00 before start of construction)

Water Quality (4 locations; 6 times including once 5000 1,20,000.00 before start of construction) Concerned Contractor’s cost Noise Quality (4 locations; 6 times including once 2500 60,000.00 before start of construction)

Total Monitoring Cost For Construction 2,70,000.00 Phase

B. O&M Phase

Air Quality (2 location; 4 times including onset of 7500 60,000.00 bird season)

Water Quality (2 locations; 4 times including 5000 40,000.00 onset of bird season) Implementing Agencies cost Noise Quality (2 location; 4 times including onset 2500 20,000.00 of bird season)

Bird count (2 seasons) 45,000 90,000

C. Capacity Building Expenses 90000 2,70,000.00 PMU/DSC (3 Sessions)

Total Budgeted Cost (A+B+C) 7,50,000.00

5.6 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting

105. The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation. The monitoring activities will be corresponding with the project’s risks and impacts and will be identified in the EIAs/IEEs for the subprojects. In addition to recording information of the work, deviation of work components from original scope, the PMU and PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome.

106. DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will take follow-up actions, if necessary. PIU will submit the quarterly monitoring and implementation reports to PMU who will then submit to the PD. The PMU will submit semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. Project budgets will reflect the costs of monitoring and reporting requirements. For subprojects likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts during operation, reporting will continue at the minimum on an annual basis. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.

107. For projects likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts, the EA will retain qualified 57 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj and experienced external experts to verify its monitoring information. The EA will document monitoring results, identify the necessary corrective actions, and reflect them in a corrective action plan. The EA, in each quarter, will study the compliance with the action plan developed in the previous quarter. Compliance with loan covenants will be screened by the EA.

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

 Conduct periodic site visits for projects with adverse environmental or social impacts;  Conduct supervision missions with detailed review by ADB’s safeguard specialists/  Officers or consultants for projects with significant adverse social or environmental impacts;  Review the periodic monitoring reports submitted by EA to ensure that adverse impacts and risks are mitigated as planned and as agreed with ADB  Work with EA to rectify to the extent possible any failures to comply with their safeguard commitments, as covenanted in the legal agreements, and  Exercise remedies to re-establish compliance as appropriate; and prepare a project completion report that assesses whether the objective and desired outcomes of the safeguard plans have been achieved, taking into account the base line conditions and the results of monitoring.

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CHAPTER – VI

PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1. Process for Consultation followed

109. During Project preparation, consultations have been held with the District Administration, Department of Tourism, KMVN, Forest department, Irrigation Department, public representatives of project area villages, on project orientation, issues pertaining to construction and management of project site, land acquisition problems and addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations provided inputs in identification of the felt needs of the communities, and the relevant stakeholders. Details of meetings and Photographs of consultations are attached as Annexure 5 with this report

6.2. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure

110. To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A grievance redress cell will be set up within the PIU and PMU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders, an extensive project awareness campaign will be carried out.

111. For the information and benefit of the community the summary of IEE will be translated in the local language () and made available at: (i) Office of the PIU/PMU; and, (ii) Office of the District Magistrate, Udham Singh Nagar and other relevant line departments in the District. These copies will be made available free of cost to any person seeking information on the same. Hard copies of the IEE will be available in the PMU/PIU as well as the district library at Udham Singh Nagar, and accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. On demand, the person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public.

6.3. Grievance Redress Mechanism

112. The affected person / aggrieved party can give their grievance verbally or in written to the local grievances committee. Grievances of affected person will first be brought to the attention of the implementing NGO who can resolve the issue at site level. If the matter is not solved within 7

59 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj days period by the NGO or PIU, it will be brought to the Grievance Redress Committee constituted for the purpose in PIU. This GRC shall discuss the issue in its monthly meeting and resolve the issues within one month of time after receiving the grievance. If the matter is not resolved by GRC at PIU level within stipulated time, it shall be referred to GRC at PMU level by Executive Engineer of PIU.

113. GRC at PMU shall discuss the issue and try to resolve it and inform the PIU accordingly. If the matter is not resolved by the GRC at PMU level within one month of time, the aggrieved person/party can bring the matter to the Court of Law. The PIU shall keep records of all grievances received including contact details of complainant, date of receiving the complaint, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were affected and final outcome. The grievance redress process is shown below.

6.3.1. Composition and functions of GRC

114. Local Grievance Committee (LGC): The LGC will be composed of representatives from Line Agency, Gram Panchayat, local NGO, SHG, and other nominated from Baur Jalashay area.

115. Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at PIU: In each PIU there shall be one GRC, which will include Project Manager (PIU), District Tourist Officer of Department of Tourism of Govt of Uttarakhand, Community Development Officer of PIU, nominated representative of District Magistrate and nominated representative committee shall be headed by Project Manager(PIU). The committee will meet at least once in every month. Agenda of meetings hall be circulated to all the members and affected persons/aggrieved party along with venue, date and time; informed in written atleast 7 days in advance of meeting. The matters shall remain with GRC at PIU level for one month and if grievance is not resolved within this time period, the matter shall be referred to GRC at PMU.

116. GRC within Environmental and Social Management Cell (ESMC) at PMU: There shall be one GRC in PMU. The matters not resolved by the GRC at PIU level within one month shall come under GRC at PMU. GRC at PMU will include Community Development Expert of PMU, Safeguard Specialist of PMU and Additional Project Director (APD) of PMU. The Committee shall be headed by APD of PMU. This committee shall look the matters, which are referred to and not resolved by GRC at PIU level. If the matter is not resolved by the GRC at PMU level within one month of time, the aggrieved person/party can bring the matter to the Executive Committee/State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC)

117. Approach to GRC  Affected person/aggrieved party can approach to GRC for redress of his/their grievances through any of the following modes- o Web based: A separate corner will be developed at the program website so that public /community/ affected person can register their complaint in the online column. o Telecom based: A toll free no. Will be issued by the PMU/ PIU so that general public can register their complaint through telephone / mobile phone to the PIU/PMU office. o Through implementing NGO: The local representative of the NGO appointed for the purpose will collect the problems & issues of the community or affected person and pass on the same to PIU / PMU. 60 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj

Table 14 Grievance Redress Mechanism

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

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CHAPTER – VII

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

118. The proposed components of the project are in line with the sub-project selection criteria for the IDIPT. The subproject conforms to all GoI, GoUK and ADB regulations, policies, and standards including all necessary government permits and clearances.

119. The significance of the environmental impacts will be more due to the construction related impacts. It is to be noted that the resultant potential impacts from these proposals can be offset through provision of proven mitigation measures during the design and adoption of good engineering practices during construction and implementation. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure will better the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related and aesthetic quality near the tourist areas and the other destinations.

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

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CHAPTER – VIII

CONCLUSIONS

121. The IEE carried out for the sub-project show that the proposed sub-components will result in net environmental benefits in terms of enhanced tourism facilities and revenue generation, and that any adverse environmental impact can be addressed through proper location, planning, and design of the proposed sub-project; control of construction activity and mitigation measures. The EMP provided for mitigation of all identified short term impacts and the contract clauses for the environmental provisions will be part of the civil works contracts. Further, the proposed designs have been consulted with the stakeholders and no significant issues requiring redress in terms of environmental safeguards exist.

63 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Appendix 1 Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist

Country/Project Title: India/Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism-Project II- Uttarakhand Sector Division SAUW (South Asia Urban Development and Water Division)

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS A. Project Siting: Is the project area adjacent to or within any of the following environmentally sensitive areas? The reservoir has been made near Gularbhoj  Densely populated?  town with dense population. The surrounding areas of reservoir mainly  Heavy with development activities?  comprises of agricultural fields and orchards.  Adjacent to or within any environmentally  sensitive areas?  Cultural heritage site   Protected Area   Wetland  It is a manmade earthen dam/reservoir.  Mangrove   Estuarine   Buffer zone of protected area   Special area for protecting biodiversity   Bay  B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will the Project cause…. These impacts shall result in the event of the sanitation and solid waste management systems  Impacts on the sustainability of associated not being developed in the proposed sites. It will sanitation and solid waste disposal systems also dependent on the efficiency/capability of  and their interactions with other urban community institutions and inaction of services. environmental laws developed by community. Proper mitigation measures are provisioned in the project.  Deterioration of surrounding environmental It is envisaged that due to increase in tourism conditions due to rapid urban population related infrastructure development, more growth, commercial and industrial activity, entrepreneurs like hotel, lodge, home-stay, and increased waste generation to the point  shops etc will be developed resulting to rapid that both manmade and natural systems are urban population growth, commercial and overloaded and the capacities to manage industrial activity, and increased waste these systems are overwhelmed? generation  Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. loss of wetlands and wild lands, coastal  zones, watersheds and forests)?  Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of  people

64 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj  Degradation of cultural property, and loss of  cultural heritage and tourism revenues?  Occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains and steep hillsides by squatters and low- income groups, and their exposure to  increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries?  Water resource problems (e.g. depletion / degradation of available water supply,  deterioration for surface and ground water quality, and pollution of receiving waters?  Air pollution due to urban emissions?   Risks and vulnerabilities related to Only physical hazards to workers due to occupational health and safety due to  accidents may come across during construction

physical, chemical and biological hazards for which safety of workers should be taken in during project construction and operation? priority.  Social conflicts between construction  workers from other areas and local workers?  Road blocking and temporary flooding due  to land excavation during rainy season? Minor impact envisaged during the construction and post construction activity due to regular  Noise and dust from construction activities?  functioning of compressors. Adoption of mitigation measures shall effectively address such impact during construction. Minor impact envisaged during construction for  Traffic disturbances due to construction  which due care will be taken to avoid traffic material transport and wastes? disturbances. Due to construction activities near reservoir, there is a potential of temporary silt runoff to the  Temporary silt runoff due to construction?  reservoir. Adoption of mitigation measures shall effectively address such impact during construction.  Hazards to public health due to ambient, household and occupational pollution,  thermal inversion, and smog formation?  Water depletion and/or degradation?   Overpaying of ground water, leading to land subsidence, lowered ground water table,  and salinization? Due to increase in tourist inflow, it is envisaged that garbage and other solid waste may increase which may result to contamination of surface and  Contamination of surface and ground waters  ground waters. Adoption of mitigation measures due to improper waste disposal? like formulation of environmental laws, developing solid waste management systems like composting etc. shall effectively address 65 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj such impact during construction and post construction.  Pollution of receiving waters resulting in amenity losses, fisheries and marine  resource depletion, and health problems?  Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure  and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?  Social conflicts if workers from other regions  or countries are hired?  Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives,  fuel and other chemicals during operation and construction?  Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or  where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks.

 Is the Project area subject to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical The project area is located in an area prone to cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or  water logging, earthquakes etc as it is located in volcanic eruptions and climate changes (see the seismic Zone V as per IS 1893:2002. Appendix I)?  Could changes in temperature, precipitation, or extreme events patterns over the Project The project area lies in the terai region with lifespan affect technical or financial water logging problem during monsoons. In case  sustainability (e.g., increased extreme of such events, the road blockage may hamper rainfall increases flooding, damaging project progress. proposed infrastructure)?  Are there any demographic or socio- economic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g., high incidence  of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)?  Could the Project potentially increase the  Due to development of tourism infrastructure, it

66 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj climate or disaster vulnerability of the is envisaged that tourist inflow in the area will surrounding area (e.g., by paving vulnerable increase resulting to increase traffic and noise groundwater recharge areas, or using water pollution in the area. Also more enterprises like from a vulnerable source that is relied upon guest houses, lodges, home-stays and shops by many user groups, or encouraging are likely to come. Proper systems need to be settlement in earthquake zones)? developed to address such problems in future.

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Appendix 2 Compliance with sub project selection criteria (as per EARF table 6) Component Criteria Remarks Overall 1. Will be fully consistent with management Sub project selected based on the selection plans or master plans for the area Uttarakhand Tourism Development criteria master plan for Uttarakhand. Sub project area comes in zone 2 of the said master plan. 2. Will avoid resettlement/relocation. If No such impact anticipated unavoidable the extent of resettlement will be minimized. 3. Will not result in destruction of or No environmentally sensitive zones in encroachment onto protected areas, including the vicinity National Parks. Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves, environmentally sensitive zones and Biosphere reserves. 4. Will be in line with the Conservation NA Plan/management plan for the conservation and management of the Protected areas 5. Will promote tourism related activities in Not a Protected area protected areas, in the zones earmarked for tourism development, the scale and extent of which shall be in line with the provisions in the Management Plan 6. Will not result in destruction of or Not an ASI Site encroachment onto archaeological monuments/heritage sites and will be in line with the master plan proposals for the conservation and preservation of the site/monuments 7. Will not involve major civil works within the Not an ASI Site prohibited and regulated areas, as defined in the ASI refutations, to minimize any potential impacts on safety to the structures/ monuments 8. Will reflect inputs from public consultation and Meaningful public consultations have disclosure for site selection been done from planning phase and inputs have been considered in the project design 9. Will not introduce any elements or Proposed interventions aim at components that are invasive upon the enhancement of the quality of sanctity and significance of the cultural surrounding area’s natural and historic heritage site, including large scale commercial built environment. activities or creation of new land uses with potential to trigger induced development and land use changes around the sites 10. Will introduce landscaping and other tourist No new/alien species shall be infrastructure in line with the environmental introduced. quality of the tourist destinations, such as Landscaping plan shall enhance the landscaping in harmony with the natural natural and scenic beauty of the place. vegetation and diversity and not encourage Only native and drought tolerant introduction of species that are invasive species will be planted. 11. Will not result in development of physical O&M has been linked with the local infrastructure/ tourism amenities that would stakeholders to ensure project impair the environmental conditions due to sustainability and enhanced 68 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Component Criteria Remarks lack of management capacities or high O&M environment management. costs

Conservation 12. Will observe the principle of not altering the Not a Protected area measures and historic condition and shall involve treatment excavation of damage caused by natural processes and measures-in human actions and prevention of further and around deterioration, using both technical and Cultural management measures. properties 13. Will promote in situ conservation and only in Not a Protected area and protected the face of uncontrollable natural threats and Monuments/ relocation is the sole means of saving Structures. elements of a site may they be moved in their historic condition. 14. Will ensure that intervention be minimal. Not a Protected area Every intervention proposed shall have clear objectives and use tried and proven methods and materials. 15. Will ensure that physical remains are Not a Protected area conserved in their historic condition without loss of evidence. Respect for the significance of the physical emails must guide any restoration. Technical interventions should not compromise subsequent treatment of the original fabric. The results of intervention should be unobtrusive when compared to the original fabric or to previous treatments, but still should be distinguishable. 16. Will ensure that the adaptive reuse of any Not a Protected area particular building of monuments/structures does not intrude or induce impacts on other areas of the monument 17. Will ensure preservation of traditional Project designs are based on technology and craftsmanship. New materials guidelines conforming to Uttarakhand and techniques may only be used after they architecture have been tried and proven, and should in no way cause damage to site. 18. Will ensure that the setting of a heritage site The goal of the project is to undertake be conserved. Natural and cultural holistic development and cultural revival landscapes that form part of a sites setting of the surroundings and enhance the contribute to its significance and should be standard of the built and natural integrated with its conservation environment of the surroundings. 19. Will ensure that during archaeological Not a Protected area excavation care be taken to conserve the physical remains. A practical plan for the conservation of a site-both during and after excavation-should be submitted for all site programmed for excavation

69 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Component Criteria Remarks 20. Will ensure that treatment of the cultural The landscaping elements will utilize heritage site and its environs is a native species to protect local comprehensive measure to prevent damage biodiversity. form natural processes and human actions, to reveal the historic condition of a site, and to allow its rational use. Service building should be as far as possible form the principal area of the site. Landscaping should aim to restore the site to its historic state and should not adversely affect the site: contemporary gardening and landscape concepts and designs should not be introduced. Conservation 21. Will observe the principle of not adversely Not a Protected area and habitat impacting the habitat quality of the protected protection area and shall involve treatment of damage measures- in caused by natural processes and human and around actions and prevention of further deterioration, the natural using both technical and management heritage measures. assets and 22. Will ensure that intervention, in form of Not a Protected area protected additional civil works within the protected areas. areas, be minimal. Every intervention proposed shall have clear objectives and use tried and proven methods and materials. 23. Will not open up new areas of tourist Not a Protected area movement, including opening up of new routes for boating in wetlands etc, especially in areas identified as core or zone identified for conservation in the management plan for the protected area. 24. Will ensure that the areas of significant habitat Not a Protected area diversity habitats are conserved in their natural condition. 25. The results of intervention should be Not a Protected area unobtrusive when compared to the original fabric or to previous treatments, but still should be distinguishable 26. New materials and techniques may only be No new materials and techniques are used after they have been tried and proven, used and should in no way cause damage to the site. 27. Service buildings should be as far as possible NA from the principal area of the site. Water supply 28. Will be taken up from existing potable Existing potable system is used. Project treatment systems nearby, unless on such only contains provision of water storage systems are available in the vicinity system. 29. Will not result in excessive abstraction of Not envisaged ground water or result in excessive groundwater pumping impairing ground water quality 30. Will ensure adequate protection form pollution The issue has already been assessed of intake points and the appropriate mitigation measure has been proposed and incorporated in the DPR and forms part of the EMP. 70 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Component Criteria Remarks 31. Will not result in unsatisfactory raw water Potable water supply is through existing supply (e.g. supply with excessive pathogens water supply scheme. Internal or mineral constituents) distribution system will be provided in the project. 32. Will ensure proper and adequate treatment Not much waste water generation and disposal facilitates for increased volumes envisaged. There will be upgradation of of wastewater generation existing system of sewage management - septic tanks/sock pits. Sanitation 33. Will ensure that the site selection for the Upgradation/ new construction of septic and toilet septic tank/ or any/ or any other treatment tanks/ sock pits will be done at the facilities method proposed is not close to water intake existing location. or water usage points, or areas prone to flooding or water logging 34. Will ensure that sanitation improvements Ensured and forms part of EMMP proposed do not result in pollution of groundwater. 35. Will not interfere with other utilities and block The proposed sanitation arrangements access to buildings, cause nuisance to have been made in view of population neighboring areas due to noise, smell, and load and hence interference with other influx of insects, rodents, etc. utilities and nuisance to neighboring areas not envisaged. 36. Will not impair downstream water quality due Project entails provision of new septic to inadequate sewage treatment or release of tanks/sock pits or upgradation of the untreated sewage, existing system. Hence impairment of downstream water quality not envisaged. 37. Will not cause overflows and flooding of Adequate sewage treatment surroundings, especially around the heritage arrangements sites with raw sewage. Solid waste 38. Will ensure that the disposal of solid wastes There is provision of waste segregation management will not result in degradation of aesthetics in at source through separate Bio- the vicinity of the proposed tourist areas degradable and Non- Biodegradable Waste bins and suitable disposal arrangements.

39. Will ensure buffer of greenbelt and earth During construction phase suitable works around the site to avoid nuisance to buffer will be provided as per EMMP. neighboring areas due to foul odor and influx Project has provisions for landscaping of insects, rodents, etc. with native species 40. Will ensure that for composting pits for NA protected areas, the locations are devoid of any wildlife population, especially wild boars, porcupines 41. Will ensure any on site waste management The issue has already been assessed done in compliance with government and the appropriate mitigation measure regulations and in coordination with municipal has been proposed and incorporated in authorities. the DPR and forms part of the EMP and O&M Roads 42. Will ensure minimal clearing of vegetation Clearing of vegetation will be done only if necessary, after consultation with Environment Specialist of the DSC. This forms part of contractor’s responsibility listed in the EMMP.

71 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Component Criteria Remarks 43. Will ensure no dislocation and involuntary No dislocation and involuntary resettlement of people living in right of way. resettlement envisaged. Activities planned in consultation with stakeholders and NOCs available are annexed in IEE. 44. Will not lead to alteration of surface water Surface water body exists in the vicinity hydrology of streams/waterways that may and erosion from construction sites will result in increased sediment load due to be controlled as per EMMP provisions. erosion form construction sites. Drainage and 45. Will ensure improvements are identified to No alterations to the existing drainage flood cater to the watershed or drainage zones and patterns are expected due to project protection not individual drains. interventions 46. Will ensure adequacy of outfall of proposed NA drainage works, to avoid any impacts associated with flooding in downstream areas, or areas not covered 47. Will ensure effective drainage of the Drainage improvement works are monument area, and provide for improved proposed for sanitation and rainwater structural stability of the monuments disposal without causing damage to the existing temple and surrounding structures. These interventions shall rather improve the structural stability of the surroundings structures. Development 48. Will ensure no deterioration of surrounding The sub project shall lead to improved of parking and environmental conditions due to uncontrolled environmental conditions by other tourist growth around these facilities, increased supplementing the inadequate infrastructure traffic and increased waste generation sanitation system. amenities resulting from improved infrastructure facilities 49. Will not create structures or buildings that are physically or visually intrusive, in terms of Not envisaged. The proposed size, scale, location that shall have an developments will provide a context- adverse impact on the aesthetic quality or the and use-appropriate solution to the site, through careful designs in terms of built project looking at the environmental form, construction materials etc. sensitivity of the area. Project shall add to the aesthetic beauty of the site and enhance the visitor experience.

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Appendix 3 List of Public Consultations

During Project preparation, consultations have been held with the District Administration, Department of Tourism, KMVN, Forest department, Irrigation Department, public representatives of project area villages, on project orientation, issues pertaining to construction and management of project site, land acquisition problems and addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations provided inputs in identification of the felt needs of the communities, and the relevant stakeholders.

S. Consulted Place Date Issues discussed / Output Received No. persons/ Community Irrigation  Discussion regarding land Issues of 1. Rudrapur 17-05-2013 Department Baur Jalashay Project area Baur Jalashay  Discussion with local community in 2. Project Area 21-05-2013 Local Community villages regarding project Villages components Irrigation  Discussion regarding NOC for the 3. Rudrapur 12-06-2013 Department Sub Project Baur Jalashay  Discussion with local community in 4. Project Area 13-06-2013 Local Community villages regarding livelihood Villages opportunities Local Community  Discussion with local community in 5. Baur Jalashay 27-08-2013 Irrigation villages regarding project Department components

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Letter from Additional Chief Executive Officer, UTDB to Secretary Tourism, Govt. Of UK requesting action from his end for Land Transfer from Irrigation Dept. to Tourism Department, to facilitate the easy execution of the project in PPP mode, as deliberated in the 5th SLEC meeting held on 25.08.2014.

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NOC from Secretary Irrigation to Chief Engineer, Irrigation with condition that the 10% of the total revenue generated through adventure tourism at the Baur site will be given to the Irrigation Department.

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78 Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Development of Adventure Tourist Centre at Baur Jalashay, Gularbhoj Appendix 5: Sub Project Photographs

Baur Jalashay Earthen Bund of Baur Jalashay

Existing Eco Huts Irrigation Canal at the Site

Access Road Existing Park on D/s Face of DAM

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Baur Jalashay DAM Migratory Birds

Existing Landscaping Baur Jalashay

Existing Eco Huts Existing View points

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