40648-033: Infrastructure Development Investment Program

Initial Environment Examination

Project Number: 40648-033 May 2014

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2

Submitted by

Government of Uttarakhand, Dehrdaun

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.

Response Matrix

Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities At Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple – Lot 1 Yamuna Circuit

S.No. From ADB Remarks/Response 1 Please check and revise page numbers in the table of Table of contents revised contents, which seems off. accordingly.

2 In table 1 the reference to the SPS 2009 mentions F1 Revised accordingly at as a impact category, this should be 'FI', as in i, for relevant para in table 1, page financial intermediary. 11

3 Who will undertake the study referred to in para 119? Revised accordingly at relevant para and appendix 7, page 92

Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Uttarakhand (IDIPT:UK) Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities At Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple – Lot 1 YamunaCircuit Initial Environment Examination

Environmental Assessment Document

Revised Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Loan Number: 2833 April 2014

Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand

Subproject –Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities At Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple – Lot 1 Yamuna Circuit

Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank

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

ABBREVIATIONS

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

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS

(as of 13th November 2013) Currency unit – Indian rupee (Rs) Rs1.00 = $0.015738 $1.00 = Rs 63.5400

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES dB (A) A-weighted decibel ha - hectare km -kilometer km2-square kilometer μg -microgram m -meter m2-square meter MW (megawatt) -megawatt

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Table of Contents

S. Chapter Page No. No. Executive Summary 5-8 I Introduction 9 A. Background 9 B. Purpose of the IEE 9 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10 D Review and Approval Procedure 12 E Report Structure 12

II Description of Project Components 12 A. Components of the sub project 12 B. Project Category 14 C. Project Location 14 D Sub project Proposals 15 E Project period and Implementation Schedule 17

III Description of Existing Environment 21 A . Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 21 B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity 26 C. Economic Resources 28 D. Social and Cultural Resources 29

IV Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 33 A. Land Acquisition and Resettlement 33 B. Environmental Impacts 34

V Institutional Requirements and Environmental Management and 45 Monitoring Plan A. Institutional Arrangements 45 B. Environment Management 46 C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 58 D. Capacity Building 60 E. Environmental Budget 62 F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 63

VI. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 64 A. Consultation Process 64 B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure 67 C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 68

VII Findings & Recommendations 69

VIII Conclusions 70

List of Tables

Table Description Page No. No.

1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10-11 2. Description of the Subproject Components 13 3. Demography of District Dehradun 30 4. Lakhamandal Village- Demographic status 30 5. Occupation Structure of Project Village 31 6. Tourist Inflow at Lakhamandal 32 7. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures 37-45 8. Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating 49-58 environmental impacts 9. Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-1 sub project 59 10. Training Modules for Environmental Management 60-62 11. Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs 63 12. Consultations with Stakeholders 65

List of Appendices

Appendix No. Description 1. No Objection from ASI 2. Land Ownership of project sites and O & M assurance 3. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 4. Environmental Monitoring Reports 5. Minutes of the Meeting of Stakeholder Consultation 6. Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject area 7. Ministry of Tourism, GOI Letter dated 10th March 14 regarding Carrying Capacity Study

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu. 2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the development of tourists facilities at Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple, Utttarakhand under Tranche 2. The main aspect for the scope of work at this site is providing tourism infrastructure facilities at Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple sites. 3. The proposed subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism related infrastructure including water supply, drainage, sanitation, solid waste management, and visitor facilities including public toilets, site lighting, signage, landscaping, etc in Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple area. 4. Lakhamandal temple which is a mark of natural and cultural tourist attraction, the spot being protected by the ASI under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, of 1958 and The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites And Remains (Amendments and Validation) Act, 2010. The Act and Rules designate the area within a radius of 100 meters (m) from the “protected property” as “prohibited area” and upto 200m from the boundary of prohibited area as “regulated area”. No development activity (including mining operations and construction) is permitted in the “prohibited area” and all development activities likely to damage the protected property are not permitted in the “regulated area” without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Protected property includes the sites, remains, and monuments protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology. Accordingly before taking up this project (along with proposed project components) proper dialogue was made with ASI authority. A Sub project Monitoring Committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of District Magistrate, Dehradun and including representative of ASI, and Temple Committee. Minutes of the meetings are enclosed as Appendix 1. 5. The proposed subproject locations are within the government lands. The lands have been transferred to Tourism Department. Also NOC was obtained from Mandir Pujari Samiti and Lakhamandal Gram Panchyat. Transfer order of land for Lakhamandal project to Tourism Department and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Mandir Pujari Samiti and Gram Panchyat Lakhamandal village for the proposed works at Lakhamandal are attached as Appendix 2. Only at Ti ger Falls site, where there are impacts on small tea and food stalls, which require relocation and compensation of income losses. Non-significant land acquisition and resettlement impacts occur at the Tiger Falls site and accordingly a resettlement plan was prepared separately.Office Order of transfer of Land of Tiger Falls to Tourism Department is also enclosed in Appendix 2.

6. The subproject is needed to strengthen the tourism infrastructure around the temple area,improve existing sanitary facilities, provide more if required and improve visitor infrastructure and access to the Lakhamandal temple complex. Specifically the components like, parking space with public toilet, welcome arch at the beginning of the approach road, rebuilding of 500m long approach road, installation of signage, lighting design, up-gradation of existing toilet, restoration of drinking water fountains at required locations and Installation of litter bins have been considered. 7. Other project site is at Tiger Falls, whichis one of the identified tourist zones in the state of Uttarakhandsituated near village of Sentholi. This location has high potential in tourism but lacks in infrastructure in terms of road connectivity, water supply and sanitation, basic services for tourists, promotion of importance of the location etc. The proposed working components are, construction of parking lots, public toilets, visitor kiosk, viewing platform, changing room, up-gradation of existing 1.5 km access trail, installation of signage, restoration of existing bridge and design of new bridge. 8. Detailed design started in March 2013. Construction of all elements will begin in the end of year 2014, and work will be completed by 2015. Total implementation period is 18 months. 9. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is proposed as part of this IEE which includes (i) mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation, (ii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv)grievance redress mechanism. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. A number of impacts and their significance have already been reduced by amending the designs. 10. The environmental impact of the subproject is not significant and is placed at Category B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during implementation. 11. One field in which impacts are much of interest in the subproject is being in an ecological and natural resources rich area and series of specific measures have been developed to avoid damaging the ecosystem during construction. 12. There are great opportunities to provide environmental enhancements; also certain measures were included for community development and livelihood improvement. For example it is proposed that the project will employ in the workforce people who live in the vicinity of construction sites to provide them with a short-term economic gain; and ensure that people employed in the longer term to maintain and operate the new facilities are habitants of nearby communities. 13. Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring to be conducted during construction and operation stages. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that all measures are implemented, and will determine whether the environment is protected 6

as intended. It will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) will work closely with Department of Tourism in implementing the program. Any requirements for remedial action will be reported to the Project Management Unit (PMU). 14. The main impacts of this project will be beneficial during operation in several terms as the proposed activities shall gear towards making the historic temple complex of Lakhamandal and Tiger Falls a better place for the visitors to stopover and will improve the comfort level of the visitors visiting the complex by improving the basic infrastructure like parking facilities, drinking water, public toilets, signage etc. which the site lacks at present thereby leadingto economic gains inthe area. 15. Once the system is operating, most facilities will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment rather ecological improvement is expected by this project. 16. The stakeholders were involved in developing the IEE through face-to-face discussions, after which views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and the planning and development of the project. The IEE will be made available at public locations in the town and will be disclosed to a wider audience via the ADB website. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during project implementation, to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the opportunity to participate in its development and implementation. 17. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) isalso established at Dehradun. A Safeguards Specialist within the PMU will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation. Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU including implementation of 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. 18. 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. 19. 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 7

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).

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background 20. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The expected Impact of the Project in the four states is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in priority state tourism sub circuits divided into marketable cluster destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities. 21. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. 22. Proposed works in the proposed subproject mainly comprises of- development of tourism related infrastructure including water supply, drainage, sanitation, solid waste management, and visitor facilities including public toilets, site lighting, signage, landscaping, etc in Lakhamandal Temple Complex and Tiger Falls.

23. As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, and in line with the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) for the project, all the sub-project components for the proposed works are categorized as ‘B’ and an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) prepared. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed infrastructure development works in the Yamuna circuit – Lakhamandal Temple Complex & Tiger Falls and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE was based on a review of sub-project site plans and reports; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. 24. Based on the findings of the IEE, an Environmental management plan (EMP) has been prepared, outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub project. This EMP forms part of the contract document, and shall enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document. B. Purpose of the IEE 25. This IEE assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed subproject and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE is based on a review of subproject site plans and reports; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with stakeholders. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. However, the adverse environmental 9

impacts for this contract package are mostly related to the location of the site, as the identified sub-project components (at Lakhamandal Temple sites) are located within ASI Protected area and are significant in terms of its mythological and religious values. The interventions proposed are in accordance with the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the rules, 1959 which provide guidance for carrying out activities, including conservation, construction and reuse in and around the protected monuments. 26. There are also construction impacts but these will be of limited intensity and of short duration. Therefore, as per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the sub-project components are categorized as ‘B’ and this IEE carried out. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation, and maintenance. 27. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 28. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed sub-project is shown in Table 1.The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF, GoI) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized into two categories1 - Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts on human health and natural and manmade resources. Given that the sub-project is not covered in the ambit of the EIA notification, Environment clearance requirements from the GoI are not triggered.

Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria Development of The EIA notification, 2006 (and its These sub-projects are not covered in the Yamuna Circuit subsequent amendments in 2009) ambit of the EIA notification as they are Lot-1 provides for categorization of not covered either under Category A or Lakhamandal projects into category A and B, Category B of the notification. As a result, and Tiger Falls based on extent of impacts. the categorization, and the subsequent environmental assessment and clearance

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

Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria requirements, either from the state or the GoI is not triggered. The Ancient Monuments and Lakhamandal Temple is an ASI protected Archaeological Sites and Remains site and ASI will oversee all works on Act, 1958, and the rules, 1959 their sites under the project to ensure provide guidance for carrying out works meet their rules & regulations. activities, including conservation, Permits for excavation, construction in construction and reuse in and around the proposed subproject locations will be the protected monuments. obtained by the executing agency prior to tendering of works. Water (Prevention and control of Consent for Establishment (CFE) and pollution) Act, 1974 and Air Consent for Operation (CFO) from the (prevention and control of pollution) Uttaranchal SPCB for all sub-projects Act, 1981 requiring, setting up of hot mix plants, wet mix plants, stone crushers and diesel generators. Not required for this package. The Wildlife Conservation Act, 1972, No wildlife protected area nearby. amended in 2003 and 2006, provides Not Applicable for protection and management of Protected Areas. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 This act provides guidelines for conservation of forests and diversion of forest land for non-forest use. The law also states guidelines on de-reservation of various categories of forests for diversion of forest land. This law describes the penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Restriction on the de-reservation of forests or use of forest land for non-forest purpose. If forest land is to be acquired for the project, the Forestry Clearance needs to be taken. For felling of the tree if any permission will be required from local forest office. ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, Categorization of sub-project 2009 components into A, B, C FI and developing required level of environmental assessment for each component. IEE for proposed project in Yamuna Circuit (lot-1) is categorized as B

29. The above Table indicates that the proposed sub-project does not need to go through a full-scale environmental assessment process; as the scale of impacts and categorization of the sub-project components will not require clearances from Competent Authorities. Therefore, any further approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoUK are not envisaged. The sub-project selection criteria specify that project elements of Lakhamandal within the ASI protected are in accordance with the provisions of the ASI rules & regulations. 30. 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 11

categorizes the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment2 required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist method was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the project in planning phase. The REA checklist is attached as Appendix 3 with this report. The sub-project has been categorized as B. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based mainly on baseline data generation on environmental parameters and secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub-project has been prepared. D. Review and Approval Procedure

31. For Category B projects the Draft Environmental Status report is reviewed by ADB’s Regional Department sector division and Environment and Social Safeguards Division, and by the Executing Agency, and additional comments may be sought from project affected people and other stakeholders. All comments are incorporated in preparing the final documents, which are reviewed by the Executing Agency and the national environmental protection agency. The EA then officially submits the IEE report to ADB for consideration by the Board of Directors. Completed report is made available worldwide by ADB, via the depository library system and the ADB website. E. Report Structure 32. 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. II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

A. Components of the sub project 33. Table 2provides a summary of each of the existing condition, need for the project and components proposed under this subproject. Location of project sites is shown in Figure 1.

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

Table 2: Description of the Subproject Components

Sub Project Area Description Need of sub project Proposed Components Development of Lakhamandal. It‘s main The temple complex at  Recreating the parking Yamuna Circuit Lot- attractions are its Lakhamandal has a space with public toilets 1 archaeological and religious dilapidated approach for visitors. Lakhamandal&Tiger assets as well as offering road, lack of parking  Construction of an Falls experiences of village life. space, inappropriate entrance gate at the There are around 150 stone waste disposal system beginning of the engraved figures which were and inadequate and approach road which excavated, some dating from rundown other visitor/ helps the visitors to as early as 4th to 5th century tourist facilities and locate the traditional A.D. The Shiv temple and its services. ASI protected temple surrounding area are under complex from the main the protection of ASI. There is a need to road. improve the existing  Rebuilding the 300mt facilities, develop long approach road. infrastructure around the  Design of appropriate temple area, and directional and provide sanitation informational Signage facilities, visitor that directs the visitors infrastructure and from the parking space access to the site. and entrance gate to the temple complex.  Design of appropriate lighting along the pedestrian trail that leads to the temple.  Upgradation of existing public toilet block by the side of the trail in addition to the one at the vehicular parking space.  Restoration of drinking water fountains at suitable points identified.  Introducing litterbins at identified spots as part of solid waste management system. Tiger falls: The site is a The site is a popular  Construction of Parking popular spot for weekend spot for weekend lots tourists seeking recreation tourists seeking  Construction of Public and picnic experiences. At recreation and picnic toilets present there are no facilities experiences. At present  Construction of Visitor available. there are no facilities kiosk It is accessible by road from available  Construction of Viewing with a 1.5 km walk to the platform bottom of the falls. Due to  Construction of lack of facilities and bad Changing room access road, at present only  Up-gradation of existing 15 to 20 persons are visiting 1.5 km access trail this place on an average per  Installation of signage day.  Restoration of existing bridge and design of new bridge

B. Project Category 34. This is a tourism infrastructure development sub-project, and as explained above it has been classified by ADB as Category B, because it is not expected to have major negative environmental impacts. Under ADB procedures such projects require an IEE to identify and mitigate the impacts, and to determine whether further study or a more detailed EIA may be required. The environmental screening revealed that the project location is away from protected or sensitive areas. C. Project Location 1. Lakhamandal Temple 35. Lakhamandal temple complex which is an identified potential spot by the side of Yamuna River but yet not popularised to general public. Situated 125 km from Dehradun in the town of Chakrata (Dehradun District in the state of Uttarakhand) is Lakhamandal the main attractions of which are its architectural and religious assets as well as opportunities to have experiences of village life. This spot is rich with ancient temples, sculptures and inscriptions. The Shiva temple and the surrounding area are under the ASI. The temple complex of Lakhamandal is located in the midst of a natural environment of a hillock. A winding road starts from the entrance arch and run uphill giving a beautiful view of the mountain till it reaches the entrance of the temple complex. The 100 m zone limit of the protected monument - the Lakhamandal temple complex- demarcated by the ASI forms a circular zone with the entrance arch at the periphery. The ASI has a total of 12 signboards within and outside the temple complex. A set of designed guidelines have been framed for installing the infrastructural services in the site. They include the selection of materials for the fixtures and connections in the proposed design. The guidelines also mention about minimum interference in the historic streetscapes. Use of locally available materials shall be encouraged. The form of the design components and materials used for construction shall be of primary concern since the complex belongs to the category of heritage structures. The main goal shall be to avoid hampering the ambience of the historic setting. 36. The new design proposal has a detailed design of the welcome arch which reflects the traditional architecture of the temple in terms of material used but erected onsite using modern technology. The parking lot and public toilet adjacent to it are carefully designed to maintain the simplicity and original character of the natural setting. Major design interventions are made in the pedestrian trail which leads the visitor to the historic temple complex. A visitor can take short breaks at the pause points designed at specific spots within the trail. He shall be guided towards the temple complex with the help of a set of signage installed at various points in the trail. In total the proposed activities shall gear towards making the historic temple complex of Lakhamandal a better place for the visitors to stopover. 2. Tiger Falls 37. The Tiger Falls is situated near village of Sentholi. It is accessible by road from Chakrata (20km) with a 1.5 km walk to the bottom of the falls. The Tiger falls is around 1.5 km down the base from the end of the approach road. Falling gracefully from a height of more than 150 mts (Approximately), Tiger Fall creates a small pond which renders an 14

enchanting effect to the picturesque surroundings. The weekend crowd at the spot has local and national tourists. Due to lack of facilities on site and bad access road, there is a decline in the number of tourists at present. The land surrounding the Tiger falls belongs to the Mohna village and Bhindal village. 38. Landownership and transfer details are appended as Appendix 2.

D. Sub project Proposals 39. The proposed works in project are

1. Lakhmandal Temple Complex:The components for design are as below:

 A Designed Entrance Arch:At the beginning of the pedestrian walk welcomes the visitors coming to the complex. The gate is made of wooden and steel members vertically, horizontally and diagonally placed to form a simple gateway resting on a 31/2 ft high concrete column cladded with stone. The parapet wall adjacent to the arch shall accommodate the main informative sign board which also directs the visitor to the temple complex and the parking lot.

 The Parking Lot: Shall not be artificially treated with paver blocks but has to be left as such ramming the layer of earth on the top covered by a sheet river pebbles or dressed river stones locally available in the region. This would maintain the simplicity and original character of the natural setting.

 A Public Toilet:Toilet block with separate toilets for ladies and gents is also accommodated in the area demarcated for parking. To prevent visual blockage of the temple complex, the toilet block shall be at a lower level from the parking level.

 The Pedestrian Trail: It is marked by the entrance arch goes winding up to the tip of the hillock where the Lakhamandal temple complex sits. This stone paved trail is a replica of the traditional paving pattern identified inside the temple complex. This pattern fills up the space connecting the different small temples within the heritage site. This grey colored locally available stone acts as a substitute for all the directional signage leading to the temple complex. The material used for the trail itself acts as an authentic symbol of the heritage at the top of the hillock right from its beginning at the entrance arch.

 Parapet Walls: On the sides of the pedestrian trail act as a buffer to the trail which is a public space. The existing run down parapet walls are to be restored and new walls are to be constructed wherever required. The trail can be divided into three sections. The first one which starts at the entrance arch extends up to a point where the trail starts narrowing with village huts on both sides. This section shall have parapet walls on both sides. The second section which is a narrower trail follows the first section. It has more number of traditional structures on both sides as it is nearing the entrance arch to the temple complex. In this section parapet walls are replaced by the boundary of the building itself. The third section 15

of the trail following the second section leads one to the entrance of the temple complex. This section has buildings on one side of it and the other side is more or less vacant. In this case the trail has parapet wall on one side and a natural stone curb edging on the other. The restored existing parapet walls and the newly designed parapet walls shall be topped by the locally available sheet of slates called ‘Pathali’. This would very well merge with the physical context of the traditional temple complex.

 Pause Points: Pause points are created at a couple of spots in the pedestrian trail. In the current context they can be defined as the most ideal point where a visitor can visually enjoy the site under consideration or the beauty of the areas surrounding the site under consideration. It sometimes also becomes a place where the visitors can sit and relax before reaching the site. The pause points are marked with paved areas and designed seating spaces to make the visitors comfortable during the pause between the journey to or from the site.

 Signage: Signage in the site of Lakhamandal shall include both informative and directional Signage which shall direct the visitors to the main point of attraction i.e. the temple complex and also inform them about the basic infrastructural services available in the vicinity of the historic site especially on the pedestrian trail. Attempt has been made to use minimum signage since the site under consideration is a historic site and the more the degree of design intervention the more it would disturb the site. The informative signage which explains the history and background of the heritage site are provided majorly at the pause-points and some of them at a few other identified spots. Such signage boards comprise of alucobond sheets held within a wooden frame bolted on to steel angle section backing which in turn rests on rectangular hollow steel members. Digital printing of the required information is done on alucobond sheets. The directional signage at the entrance gate is a board covered with a canopy which has resemblance to the roof of the temple of the heritage site. 2. Tiger Falls 40. Design Proposal: The approach road leading to the stunning natural beauty of the tiger falls in Chakrata is very long and gives a wonderful experience to the visitor. The secondary road which emerges from the main road to Chakrata takes one to the tiger falls. At the onset of the road there is a large space in the form of a hillock which is substantial and at present accommodates a small teashop and a few informal parking spaces. This space shall still be developed for the same purposes with an additional function of a temporary halt point where people can sit and relax while enjoying the scenic beauty of the valley. The footpath moves ahead for a few meters till it gives way to a viewing point by the side of it. The visitors get an opportunity to sit and enjoy the natural beauty of the environment immediately surrounding the tiger falls. The portion of the trail after the viewing gallery is longer. This winding trail opens up into an old bridge when it reaches the river. This bridge across the river leads one to another footpath which directs the visitor to a changing room. This shall be the last point of trail before it enters the site of the tiger falls. The site of the waterfalls and this endpoint of the trail are connected by a bridge which is designed in 16

such a way that it doesn’t interfere with the natural features of the site. 41. A summary of major componentsfor design are as below,

 The Podium covers a portion of the base of the hillock right at the beginning of the approach road. It is a semi open structure with a pergola roof resting on rectangular hollow steel columns. The pergola roof is made of horizontal and vertical mild steel rectangular sections. The plan of the podium follows the contours on site. A small portion of the podium is covered on top by locally available slate roofing. This space serves as a kiosk which gives information on the tiger falls. The locally available Pathali slate fixed on 100mm thick concrete base casted on top of 450 mm thick random rubble block base serves as seating inside the podium. A view of the beautiful valley can be captured from the podium. The space in front of the podium is paved.

 The Entrance Gate marks the beginning of the pedestrian trail. The gate is a cantilevered structure resting on steel sections. The structure is made of steel sections kept horizontally and vertically with wooden members inserted at certain places to give a visual feeling of the mast of a ship.

 The Rest Shed Canopy on the hillock by the side of the trail is a replica of the entrance gate. It replaces the existing gazebo.

 The Bridges running across the river breaks the trail in between. A careful restoration of the first bridge shall be done while the second bridge shall be of a new design. The restored bridge shall have its walkway made by fixing Local paved stones slabs and the hand rail made of M.S. Railings in an inclined position.

 The Changing Room is designed as a covered structure with public toilets within. 42. Layout plan of Lakhamandal and Tiger Falls site are shown in Figure 2 and 3. E. Project period and Implementation Schedule 43. Implementation period for this package is 18 months. The project is expected to start during second quarter of 2014 and likely to be completed up to the end of year 2015.

Figure 1: Project Location of Lakhamandal & Tiger Falls

Figure 2: Layout Plan for Lakhamandal

Figure 3: Layout Plan for Tiger falls 20

III. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 44. Uttarakhand became a separate state carved out of hill districts and sub Himalayan regions of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000 and is the newly formed hill state in the Indian Himalayan Region. The geographical location (28°43' N to 31°27' N and 77°34' E to 81°02' E) resource setting of Uttarakhand is unique and shares its borders with China and Nepal. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region on the north, Nepal on the east and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the South, Haryana to the West and Himachal Pradesh to the North West. There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped into two divisions: Kumaon division and Garhwal division.The Kumaon division includes six districts: (i) Almora, (ii) Bageshwar, (iii) Champawat, (iv) Nainital, (v) Pithoragarh, and (vi) Udham Singh Nagar. The Garhwal division includes seven districts: (i) Dehradun; (ii) Haridwar; (iii) TehriGarhwal; (iv) Uttarkashi; (v) Chamoli; (vi) PauriGarhwal (commonly known as Garhwal); and (vii) Rudraprayag. 45. Uttarakhand has a total geographic area of 51,125 km², of which 93% is mountainous and 64% is covered by forest. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely forested. The difference in altitude between the lowest parts and the highest part (snow peaks of Nandadevi) is almost 7,000 meters. 46. The state is the birth place of four major river systems - Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga and Sharda. The snow capped mountains; Rolling Meadows, high altitude lakes, dense forests and wetland habitat support a diverse and exotic wild life, birds and plants species in Garhwal and Kumaon, the two regions of Uttarakhand. The source of Yamuna lies in the Yamunotri glacier at a height 6387 m on the South Western slopes of Bhandarooch peaks which lies in the Mussorie range of the lower Himalayas in the Uttarakashi district, Uttarakhand, North of Haridwar. River Yamuna and some of its tributaries like River Tons pass by monuments and interesting places like Hanol, Lakhamandal, Vyas shikhar, Deoban, Tiger falls etc. which have not yet been publicized.

Figure 4: Map showing State of Uttarakhand with Major Rivers 47. The project area namely Lakhamandal temple is situated in a traditional area called Chakrata. Lakhamandal is known for its ancient Shiva temple that traces its existence to the legends of Mahabharata. Chakrata is a cantonment town in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a small hill town. It is situated in between the Tons and Yamuna rivers at an elevation of 7000ft -7250 ft, 98 km from the state capital Dehradun. It was originally the cantonment of the British Indian army. Known for its pristine and unparallel beauty it is filled with virgin forests of rhododendrons and oaks. These forests are complemented by villages of Jaunsari tribe. 48. The temple complex of Lakhamandal is located in the midst of a natural environment of a hillock. Past Kempty falls, 75 kms on the Mussoorie-Yamnotri road lies Lakhamandal, having a historical as well as mythological significance. It figures prominently in the annals of Mahabharata. Legend has it that the Kauravas made a shelter house and conspired to burn the Pandavas alive here. It contains temples dedicated to Shiva, the five Pandava brothers, Parasuram and Kedar. In order to burn the Pandavas, the Kauravas had built their 'Laksha Grah' (house of lac). The two remarkable well executed figures in stone of Arjuna and the other of Bhima are found within the temple complex of Lakhamandal.The peaceful Yamuna River flows along the village of Lakhamandal and gives it a divine and holy atmosphere. 49. A historical place located in the Jaunsar Bhabhar area of the Dehradun district, Lakhamandal village is 125 km from Dehradun via Herbertpur and 111km via Mussorie. Lakhamandal’s main attractions are its archaeological and religious assets as well as offering experiences of village life. This spot is rich with ancient temples, sculptures and inscriptions. There are around 150 stone engraved figures which are excavated, some dating from as early as 4th to 6th Century AD. Lakhamandal Temple is situated at the upper 22

end of the Lakhamandal village.It is dedicated to Shakti and Lord Shiva.The Shiva temple and its environs, the focus of this DPR are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Lakhamandal lies near the Bernigaad village, a place 5km away from the main Yamunotri Yatra road. Lakhamandal is connected to this main road by a link road. The right location also makes the temple complex a prime attraction for both a common man and a pilgrim alike. 50. The project area namely Tiger falls, 111km from the state capital Dehradun, is situated in a traditional area called Chakrata, a famous hill station 91 km North of West Dehradun. It used to be the British colonial weekend destination. Tiger falls, a mesmerizing waterfalls form the key attraction of the place. The traditional rural block of Chakrata is situated in between the Tons and Yamuna rivers at an elevation of 7000ft -7250 ft. It was originally the cantonment of the British Indian army. Topography 51. Dehradun can be divided into two distinct tracts i.e. the montane tract and the sub- montane tract. The montane tract covers whole Chakrata tehsil of the district and consists entirely of a succession of mountains and gorges and comprises JaunsarBhabar. The mountains are very rough with steep slopes. The most important features of the tract is the ridge which separates the drainage are of Tons on the west from that of Yamuna on the east. Below the montane tract follows the sub-montane tract, which is the famous Doon valley bounded by Shivalik hills in the south and outer scarp of the Himalayas in the north. 52. Figure 5 shows the generaltopography of Uttarakhand.

Figure 5: Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography Source: Uttarakhand State of the Environment Report (2004) Climate 53. The Climate of the district is generally temperate. It varies greatly from tropical to severe cold depending upon the altitude of the area. The district being hilly, temperature variations due to difference in elevation are considerable. In the hilly regions, the summer is pleasant, but in the Doon, the heat is often intense, although not to such degree as in the plains of the adjoining district. The temperature drops below freezing point not only at high altitude but even at places like Dehradun during the winters, when the higher peaks are also under snow. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 2073.3 mm. Most of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the months from June to September, July and August 23

being rainiest. Geology 54. Doon valley is an inter-montane valley located in the lap of Shivalik Hills. The large part of valley is occupied by a broad synclinal depression. Geologically Doon valley can be divided into three regions of Lesser Himalayas, The Shivalik group and the Doon Gravels. The lesser Himalaya is extended towards the North-Eastern part of the alley to the South Eastern part of the valley. The Shivalik Group consists predominantly of fluvial sequences which were deposited during middle Miocene to late Pliocene period. It is further classified into Lower, Middle and Upper Shivalik. Doon Gravels are the post Shivalik sediments that can be further classified in to Older Doon Gravel, Younger Doon Gravel and Alluvium. Doon gravels originated due to erosion activity by the streams, which eroded the Shivalik formation as well as the pre tertiary rocks and brought them to the synclinal depression. Geomorphology 55. Doon valley is the largest inter-montane synclinal longitudinal valley in the sub Himalayan region. Many rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, SitlaRao, JhakanRao, Suswa and Asan contributed in the formation of local landforms of the valley. Geomorphologically the landforms in the area are formed due to erosion, deposition and tectonic activity. Seismicity 56. As per the Data available at National Disaster Management Authority, Govt. Of IndiaDehradun District comes under zone IV of Indian seismic zonation map.The Himalayan foothills are witness of many seismic activities. Almost whole Himalaya is considered as seismically potential, as it is shaken by mild to strong earthquake frequently. It has experienced various moderate to major earthquake besides the 1905 Great Kangra earthquake and 1934 Bihar Nepal earthquake. Two recent earthquake that affected the area were 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake (severity 6.6) and 1999 Chamoli earthquake (severity 6.8). Figure 6 shows the Seismic Zonation map of India.

Figure 6: Seismic Zones of India Surface Waters 57. The Shivalik (outer and lower ranges of Himalayas) lies at its feet, the outer- scrap of 24

the Himalayas bound it on the north and the scared Ganga and the Yamuna skirt in on the east and the west respectively. The Ganga enters the district in the eastern Doon at Tapoban and meandering south-west goes to Hardwar via Raiwala near Rishikesh. The Yamuna enters the district in Jaunsar and flows southwards for about 32 kms on the south- east border of the district. Besides Ganga and yamuna, the other rivers that flow in the district are Asan, Suswa, Tons, Rispana, Bindal and Amalava. 58. Deabon River is located 10 km away from the Tiger fall. Snow is the catchment area of the river. Apart from snow, other sources are rainfall and natural percolated water, from where the river gets water. River Khandad is known as Tiger after 7 km from its origin. Water quality data of the river/falls is not available. In summer when temperature rise, snow automatically melt but during May and June less water in river channel because in upstream people use the water for agriculture purpose. In general water quality is good; there is no chance of physical and chemical contamination of water due to absence of industry.People are using the river water throughout the year for drinking and agricultural purpose. 59. River Yamuna is located 5 km from Lakhamandal Village. Overall water quality of the river is good; there is no chance of physical and chemical contamination of water due to absence of any major polluting source. Water Quality measurements taken from the municipal water supply source surrounding the subproject area in Lakhamandal is attached.(Appendix 4 )

Ground water 60. In Dehradun valley the shallow as well as the deeper aquiferare with high groundwater potential. Thedomestic and irrigation needs are met from thedeeper aquifer which is under stress. The hydro-chemicalstudies indicate that the water is potable and maybe safely used for domestic purposes. As per Central Ground Water Board, the groundwater is suitable for domestic and irrigation purposes, in respect of the parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), pH, calcium, magnesium, carbonate and bicarbonate.Groundwater is developed mainly through tube-wells and India mark-II hand pumps. JalSansthan, Jal Nigam and Irrigation departments have constructed a number of tubewells in Raipur, Doiwala, Sahaspur and Vikas Nagar blocks to meet the domestic and irrigational requirements. In hilly areas, springs and gadheras form the main sources of drinking water. The springs are developed for irrigation purpose also. India mark-II hand pump is common in hilly areas also. The depth of the tube wells, constructed in Doon Valley, range in depth from 50 to 150 m bgl whereas the discharge ranges from 500 to 1500 lpm. Urban water supply is mainly through tube wells. Eighty four tube wells based water supply schemes are in operation in urban area. The rural domestic water supply is through India Mark-II hand pumps, guls, springs and tube wells.

Ambient Air quality 61. Both project locations, Lakhamandal and Tiger falls areas are much away from urban 25

setup. Therefore chances of present of air pollutant in ambient air are negligible. Only source of emission is from movement of vehicles, which is also very less. The Ambient Air Quality measurements carried out from 12-13 Mar, 2014 reveals that parameters are well below the permissible level. (Appendix 4 )

Ambient Noise Levels 62. Both project locations, Lakhamandal and Tiger falls areas are much away from urban setup. Therefore background noise level at project location is negligible. Only source of noise is from movement of vehicles, which is also very less. The Ambient Noise level measurements carried out on 12th Mar, 2014 reveals that parameters are well below the permissible level. (Appendix 4 )

B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity Forests of Uttarakhand 63. The recorded forest area of Uttarakhand is 34,651 sq km, which is around 64% of the state’s total geographic area.The forests in the state are spread between a very broad altitudinal range of 300 m and 3,500 m. The eight of the sixteen known forest types in India exist here. These forests have varied vegetation types ranging from tropical deciduous to alpine vegetation. The forests can be broadly categorized into two categories: the hill forests and the lower Shiwalik hill forests, more commonly known as Bhabbar and Terai forests. Of the 34,651 sq km of recorded forest area, 24,643 sq km fall under reserved forests and 9,885 sq km under protected forests. About 24,261 sq km of reserved forest and 99 sq km of protected forest is under the control of the forest department. About 5,000 sq km of protected forest is under civil, soyam, panchayat and private land; this area is accessible to communities dependent on the forests. Apart from the forests there are six national parks and 6 wildlife sanctuaries in the state covering a total forest area of 7,335 sq km.Forest cover map of the state is shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7: Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand Forests in Dehradun 64. Dehradun is distinguished from most other districts in the state by the existenceof very large forests chiefly stocked with sal. Forest products play an important role inthe economy of the district. Besides, supplying fuel, fodder, bamboos and medicinalherbs, they also yield a variety of products like honey, lac, gum, resin, catechu, wax,horns and hides. The forests account for 1477 sq.kms of area, giving a percentage of43.70 of the total area of the district. Owing to the variation in altitudes and otheraspects, the flora of the district varies from tropical to alpine species. Different types offorests and varying species of shrubs, climbing plants and grasses, depending upon theaspect, altitude and soil condition are found in the district. Sal forest and coniferousforests are predominant in the western part of tehsil Dehradun. Chir is the onlyconiferous species in the old reserved forests of Dehra Doon. Besides other associates ofchir, a few deodar trees are also seen in the district. Wide ranges of sal forest occur inthis part of the tehsil. Sal is the main timber species and is generally pure towards theShivalik ridges. Mixtures of miscellaneous species are found in the lower parts. In theeastern part of tehsil Dehradun, the flora may be divided into a number of Botanicaldivisions mentioned below: Moist Shivalik Sal Forests: These forests are found in theMotichur and Thano forest ranges. Low quality of sal is found in these forests. The mainassociates of sal are bakli and sain. Moist BhabarDoon Sal Forests: These forests arefound in large areas in Thano and Barkot forest ranges. Sal is pure in the overwoodand its typical associates are sain and dhauri. The underwood growth includes karaundaand 27

chameli. West gangetic Moist Deciduous Forests: These are found in the Kansro,Barkot, Motichur and Thano forest ranges. These are closed forests from medium togood height. The main associates of sal are safedsiris, jhingan, bohera and dhauri. DryShivalik Sal Forests: These forests are found on the higher slopes of Shivaliks. InChakrata tehsil, they occur near the junction of the Tons and the Yamuna rivers in theneighborhood of Kalsi. Sal is the predominant species mixed with other associates viz.bakli, sain, haldu, jhingan etc. Besides the above many other types of forests occur insmall belts in the plain of the district. Vegetation - Flora 65. The vegetation of the area is comprised of many broadleaved and conifer tree species viz., Abies pindrow, Abies spectabilis, Acer pictum, Aesculus indica,Alnus nepalensis, Betula utilis, Cedrus deodara, Cupressus torulosa, Juglans regia, Juniperus communis, Myrica esculenta, Pinus roxburghii, P. wallichiana, Quercus leucotrichophora, Q. floribunda, Q. semecarpifolia, Rhododendron arboreum, Taxus baccata, etc., growing between 1200m asl and 3200m asl. Dominating shrubs of the study area are Artemisia roxburghiana, Berberis asiatica, Cotoneaster acuminatus, Ephedra gerardiana, Eupatorium adenophorum, Inula cappa, Juniperus communis, Rhododendron anthopogon, Rhododendron lepidotum (in alpine pastures), etc. Fauna 66. Uttarakhand is home for many species of birds, mammals, reptiles as also for the threatened and endemic species. The scientists of Northern Regional Station, Dehradun have compiled a baseline data on the faunal diversity of western Himalaya. An annotated list of 2,248 species of animals, including 1,405 invertebrates’ species and 843 vertebrates species have been reported. Important wild animals in Uttarakhand include tigers, leopards, elephants, musk deers, black bears, sloth bears, and brown bears. No wildlife fauna was reported nearby the project site. 67. There is no wildlife sanctuary or any protected area nearby the project sites. 68. Few trees are available in both sides of the pathway towards Tiger Falls. There is no chance of loss of trees due to develop of the pathway. Deodar and bushy plants are available in around the fall and path way area, where intervention will start. No forest land is nearby area, where development activity will start. 69. There are two village forests near by the Lakhamandal temple, one is Rikhidnad and other is Gothad. C. Economic Resources Agriculture 70. The principal crops are wheat, paddy, maize, millets and pulses; subsidiary crops are vegetables, such as ladyfinger, cauliflower, tomato, brinjal, cucurbits and fruits. Wheat dominates the production among overall crop pattern. Industries 71. The main industries of the city are petroleum, food processing, apparel and textile mills, wood and wood products, leather, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastic, 28

electrical machinery as well as computer and light engineering works. There are a total of 15 recognized industrial areas/estates with total number of 541 industrial units. There are a total of 5943 industrial units in Distt. Dehradun out of which 13 are large units 52 are medium units, 77 service industries. Food items, Pharmaceutical products, IT have great potential in the district. State Government has several schemes for the development of these Industries. Essential oil industry has also scope in the district. Land use 72. From Ganjlani to Tiger falls the pathway road which is nearly 1.5 km. In both sides of the path way, agricultural land is available, which is basically private land. In both sides of the pathway 6 houses are available rest are agricultural land. These houses are belongs to Kanndad village, where fall starts. In are around of the Tiger fall, the major villages are Khaja, Kapna, Saintoli, Khandad, Jhani, Soura and Sijol. Livelihood 73. The hill economy and sustenance systems are typically dependent on primary sector activities, with high number of cultivators in the hill region and small proportion ofagricultural laborers in the plain areas. Women dominate as cultivators, especially in the hilly districts in addition to the duty towards animals. Agricultural labor jobs in the hill districts are very minimal and increase in the urban districts (Dehradun, Udhamsingh Nagar, and Haridwar). Almost 100 commercial shops are there within 24 villages in and around the Lakhamandal temple. 74. In and around Tiger Falls almost all the people are doing cultivation. Road Infrastructure 75. State Highway is 4.5 Km away from the Tiger fall. Pathway road is dilapidated and in very bad condition. Generally slop is steep to very steep (some parts). There is one more road is under construction by PWD departments towards Tiger Fall, it is almost parallel to the path way. Due to bad road condition only 100 tourists per season (April to march) visited Tiger Falls. Due to less number of tourist, department is losing lots of money. Infrastructure improvement will attract more tourist and so also enhancement of local revenue. The path way road width is only 1.2 meter. 76. Almost all the roads in and around Lakhamandal are broken and in dilapidated condition. Lakhamandal temple is 65 Km away from Chakrata (state highway). The path way which runs from Burnigurd to Lakhamandal temple is 5 Km. Exiting path way is going to be developed. Generally slope is steep to very steep (some parts). D. Social and Cultural Resources Demographic profile 77. Population data of Dehradun district for the year 2001 and 2011 is shown in Table 3 below.

Table 3: Demography of Dehradun District Sl. No. Indicator Figures (as per Figures (as per 2011 2001 census)* census, provisional)** 1. Total population (Nos.) 1282143 1698560 2. % of Female population 47% 47.41% 3. % of urban population 53% 55.9% 4. Sex-ratio of total population 887 901 5. % of scheduled tribes (rural) 7.74% - 6. Total Literacy Ratio (TLR) 78.98% 85.24 7. Male Literacy Ration (MLR) 85.87% 90.32% 8. Female Literacy Ratio (FLR) 71.2% 79.61% 9. Work Participation Rate (WPR) 26.24% - 10. Female WPR 4.07% - 11. % of Main workers 26.25% - 12. % of Workers in agriculture 4.8% - *Source: www.Dehradun.nic.in ** Source: www.census2011.co.in

78. Village data for the Lakhamandal village is shown in Table 4. Table 4: Lakhamandal Village- Demographic status

Town/ Village name : Lakhamandal

District : Dehradun

Tehsil : Chakrata

Block : Chakrata

No. of households : 121

Total population : 734

Population- Male : 306

Population- Female : 428

Sex ratio : 1399 (females per 1000 males)

Literacy rate : 65.86%

Male Literacy rate : 73.22%

Female Literacy rate : 61.29% Source: http://villages.euttaranchal.com/Dehradun/Chakrata/0501

79. Occupational profile of the project sites of Yamuna circuitindicates that agriculture and service (labourer) are the main occupation of the villages. The occupational structure is shown in Table 5 below.

Table 5: Occupation Structure of Project Village

S.N Name of the Total Total Occupational Structure o. Villages no. of popula Agricult Govt. Business Labours Any other HH tion ure Job (agriculture + (Specify) others) 1 Lakhamandal 80 1000 5% 80% Agricultural works on 2 Tiger falls 5 20% 5% 3% 80% seasonal basis, most of the agriculture workers do their labour job in industrial area.

Source: http://villages.euttaranchal.com/Dehradun/Chakrata/0501

80. Rural and Urban Population. Uttarakhand is predominantly rural with only 25% urbanpopulation, which is mainly concentrated in the three districts of Haridwar, UdhamsinghNagar,and Dehradun. Urban population in the plain districts is 39%. Dehradun is the most urbanizeddistrict. 81. Tribal Communities. Apart from the mainstream populations, Uttarakhand is the hometo the following tribal communities: (i) Van Rajis found in the border area of Pithoragrah,Champavat, and Udhamsingh Nagar; (ii) Buxas found in Udhamsingh Nagar, Terai of Nainital,Haridwar, Pauri and Dehradun; (iii) Jadh found in Neelang and Jadhang Villages of Uttarkashi;(iv) Bhotia and Marchas fround in the border district of Chamoli, Uttarkashi, bageshwar andPithoragarh; (v) Tharu found in Udhamsingh Nagar; and (vi) Jaunsari found in Chakrata Blockand Dehradun. Among these the Van Rajis are among the rare groups in the country, which arethreatened with extinction. 82. No tribal communities are present in the project influence zone. 83. Culture. Dehradun district is a part of Garhwal region, therefore local culture is dominant in the district. Apart from Garhwali, other languages spoken in the region are Hindi and English. People from different religions stay together in harmony and peace. Owing to improved education system, proper transport and good communication system, development of this region has gained appreciable pace. Dehradun is home to many prominent schools in the country. Local buses are the main way of transport in the city. 84. Education. Based on 2010 data, Uttarakhand has 22,379 schools/colleges offeringbasic/secondary education, 106 degree/post degree colleges, 1 central university, 106 industrialtraining institutes, and 37 polytechnics. 85. Public Health and Family Welfare. Based on 2010 data, Uttarakhand has 12 districtlevel hospitals, 3 base hospitals, 55 community health centers, 2 women and child welfarecenters, 540 Ayurvedic hospitals. There are estimated 8,075 beds in government hospitals. 86. Electricity and Water Supply. The installation capacity for Uttarakhand as of 2010 is1,305.9 megawatts. Population covered by drinking water supply is 62.58 lakh, of which 50.24lakh is fully covered while the remaining 12.34 lakh is partially covered. 87. Transport and Communication. Roads in Uttarakhand are maintained by Public

WorksDepartment, BRTF, local bodies (district panchayats and urban local bodies), and otherdepartments (irrigation, cane development, forest, and others). As of 2010, 745.56 km roads aremaintained by district panchayats and 1,928.48 km by urban local bodies. Postal andcommunication services in Uttarakhand include post offices, telephone exchanges, telegraphoffices, public calling offices, landlines, and mobile providers. 88. Tourism. In Uttarakhand, tourism is the most important activity in the non- farmingsector. The aesthetic appeal of the land and the socio-cultural heritage of the state present itwith immense potentialities for tourism development. The state is replete with religious andmythological sites that are a rich legacy of the cultural past. The state has always attractedtourists on pilgrimage; in fact, the land is often referred to as the land of the divine – Dev Bhumi. 89. The pilgrim towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh draw the maximum number of visitorsanywhere in the world. Other pilgrim destinations in the state are Badrinath, Kedarnath,Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Though pilgrimage accounts for the biggest segment, the state isblessed with enormous resources for cultural, adventure, wildlife, nature and leisure tourism,and a wide variety of entertainment and sporting activities, which attracts the domestic as wellas freign tourists. Lakes (tal) are another important and fascinating aspect of Uttarakhand, and the highlakes are a great attraction for trekkers. Nainital district has earned the epithet of being a lakedistrict; these include Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiya and Saat tal. However, the most famouslake, Nainital is overwhelmed by problems caused by rapid urbanization around it. Saat talmeaning seven lakes is situated just above Dharali, 2 km on the route Gangotori. The trek ofabout 7 km is rewarding as this group of lakes is situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings. 90. The unplanned growth of places as centers of tourism has had a severe and negativeimpact on the environment. The inflow of tourists puts tremendous pressure on existingresources and infrastructure. In year 2010, Uttarakhand received as many as 311.08 lakhtourists – about 300% of the population of the state. 91. An analysis of the tourist inflow shows that an average of 99,000 visitors visits Lakhamandal every year. The data is collected from the villagers of Lakhamandal village and shown in Table below. Table 6: Tourist Inflow at Lakhamandal

Festival Frequency No of visitors Average no Vishu mela Once in an year 20,000 20,000 Chotti Diwali Once in an year 4000 -7000 5,500 Shivratri Once in an year 5000 -7000 6,000 Char Dham Yatra Six months in an year 250 -350 per day 54,000 Daily Visitors Whole year 20 -50 per day 12,775 TOTAL VISITORS 98,275

92. Temple has potential to attract the tourists. But due to lack of proper accommodation

facility people are not staying near the temple. In Yatra time, while going to Badrinath and Kedarnath tourist make stop to see Lakhamandal temple IV.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

93. 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. Location Impact: 94. The subproject site is located at Chakrata division of Dehradun district and there are no significant ecological resources in the subproject region (protected areas or rare or important species or habitats). Only Lakhamandal temple site is within the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. All project related activities will be planned as per Rules & Regulations of ASI protected site. No significant impacts can arise due to project location as the sites involving the project components do not pass through/ near any environmentally sensitive areas. 95. One anticipated locational impact is the lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the improvements and ensure protection of the assets created and the architectural character of the surroundings. In order to overcome this, design should include provisions for ensuring effective maintenance and protection of the assets created so as to ensure the long term sustainability. A. Land Acquisition and Resettlement 96. The proposed subproject locations are within the government lands. Both the lands have been transferred to Tourism Department. Also NOC was obtained from Mandir Pujari Samiti and Lakhamandal Gram Panchyat. Transfer order of land for Lakhamandal project to Tourism Department and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Mandir Pujari Samiti and Gram Panchyat Lakhamandal village for the proposed works at Lakhamandal are attached as Appendix 2. 97. Office Order of transfer of Land of Tiger Falls to Tourism Department is also enclosed in Appendix 2.In the Tiger Falls site impacts are foreseen on small tea and food stalls, which require relocation and compensation of income losses. To address the same, a resettlement plan is prepared. 33

B. Environmental Impacts 98. The Environmental Management Plan for this sub project provides the potential environmental impacts and the mitigation measures including the responsibilities for implementing the measures. An overview of the proposed impacts is summarized as follows. Design Impacts & Pre Construction Impacts 99. Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general include the inadequate drainage provisions, contemporary designs for the traditional and cultural environment etc. These have been addressed through careful selection of materials, so as to not adversely impact the ecological and aesthetic appeal of the surroundings. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the site. 100. Anticipated Environmental impacts associated with the Pre-construction phase are: loss of land, properties and livelihood due to acquisition of properties; tree cutting; etc. As the proposed subproject area is owned by the government, there is no land acquisition or resettlement. Only at TigerFalls site, impacts are foreseen on small tea and food stalls, which require relocation and compensation of income losses. All such impacts are addressed through separate resettlement plan for this sub project.The proposed design will be in such a way that it will minimize the clearance of trees wherever possible except clearing of the shrubs. 101. Based on the environmental screening of the subproject area, there are no significant adverse environmental impacts during the design and Pre-construction phase. Construction Impacts 102. Majority of the significant impacts will occur during the construction phase and are generic to the construction activities. Key impacts during construction phase are envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) quarry/borrow pit operations, (iii) dust generation, air and noise pollution from construction activities, (iv) handling of construction materials at site, (v) disposal of construction waste materials, and (vi) adoption of safety measures during construction. 103. Ground water will not be used for construction purposes and the problem of ground water contamination is not anticipated during the construction phase as there will be proper disposal of the sludge. 104. Generation of dust is anticipated during transportation, excavation and construction activities. Certain volumes of dust and gaseous emissions will also be generated during the construction period from construction machineries like mixers, vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. Pollutants of primary concern at this stage include

Respirable and Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and gaseous emissions (NOX, SO2, CO, etc). However, transportation of construction materials will be confined to adequate trips per day depending upon extent of construction activity. Therefore, impact at this stage will be temporary and restricted to the close vicinity of the construction activities only.

105. All vehicles and construction equipment operating for the contractor and the consultant will obtain and maintain “Pollution under Control” (PUC) Certificates. To control dust emissions, vehicles deployed for borrow material, sand and aggregate haulage, shall be covered with tarpaulins to be spillage proof. In the entire construction period regular sprinkling of water provisions shall be made during excavations, loading, unloading, vehicular movement and raw material transport. 106. Periodic air quality monitoring to ensure emissions comply with standards will be conducted. The Contractor will submit annual emission monitoring results required by the SPCB as part of the annual consent to operate (CTO) renewal. 107. During construction phase, some noise will be generated from the various construction activities like equipment and vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. However, transportation of construction materials will be confined to the requirement per day, depending upon extent of construction activity. Further the noise associated with the equipment shall be reduced with the application of the lubricant. The increase in noise levels is expected to be between 5 - 10 %. However, these noise levels will be confined to the work sites only and will be temporary in nature and also short duration as well. 108. The construction activity will be carried out away from environmentally sensitive area. Therefore, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity. 109. Debris/solid waste will be generated due to dismantling of pavement, bituminous road, excavated earth material and waste generated from construction camps if any. Debris/excavated earth material will be reused subject to the approval of the Engineer during the construction. Bituminous material will be disposed off as per established law and at the approved site. Waste generated from the construction camps will be disposed off as per law to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 110. The clean-up and restoration operations are to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. The contractor will clear all temporary structures and dispose of all garbage. All construction zones used/affected by the sub-project will be left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expense as per the satisfaction the Engineer 111. The Contractor is likely to engage local labour for various construction activities. However, in case of engaging migratory labour for the purpose, the contractor has to establish properly designed labour camp with all basic amenities such as potable drinking water supply and sanitation facilities. EMP envisages mitigation measures for likely adverse impacts associated with the labour camps. 112. The implementation of the sub project will not involve major dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people. Only at TigerFalls site, where there are impacts on small tea and food stalls, which require relocation and compensation of income losses, shall be addressed through separate Resettlement Plan.Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase. 113. Most of the predicted impacts are generic, associated with the construction

process.Andthe 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. 114. The project is relatively small in scale and involves straightforward construction and low-maintenance operation, so it is unlikely that there will be major impacts. Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Impacts 115. Impacts on environmental conditions associated with the operation stage of the subproject components pertain to impacts due to enhanced tourist activities in the Lakhamandal and Tiger Falls areas. The impacts pertaining to regulation of tourist movements, planning of the extent of facilities and amenities in line with the carrying capacity shall enable address of operation stage impacts. 116. The implementation of the sub project will not involve major dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people. Only at Ti ger Falls site, where there are impacts on small tea and food stalls, which require relocation and compensation of income losses. Non-significant land acquisition and resettlement impacts occur at the Tiger Falls site and accordingly a resettlement plan has been prepared separately.The Objective of the IDIPT is to have enhanced and sustainable economic growth of Uttarakhand with emphasis on promoting commerce and improvement of livelihood of the poor by exploring potential of Tourism sector. The Investment Program envisages improvement of Tourist infrastructure, urban environment and better living conditions in the state, as well as for the increasing number of tourists visiting the State. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during construction phase. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a long-term cumulative benefit of the subproject. 117. Though there is no Master Plan prepared for Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal, but in future uncontrolled tourism development can cause congestion, increased pollution, deterioration of destinations. Over commercialization of cultural traditions may degrade the natural and cultural identity of the sites. In view of the above need it was realized that planning for tourism development should be based on the Carrying capacity of the specific tourist locations. 118. There is need of -

 Infrastructure facility like road, transport, amenities, local accommodation, projected year basis and in relation to projected tourists

 Controlled development of hotel and commercial activity nearby the project sites. Enhancement of traffic movement will generate more emission will cause local health problem

 Movement of visitors at temple specifically at festive time. System would be controlled as per provision of law and order of the state 36

119. Subsequently, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. Of India was requested to conduct study on “Tourism Carrying Capacity of Existing and Potential Tourist Destinations with planning for Infrastructure Development and Regulatory System in Uttarakhand”. This was agreed and Ministry of Tourism, GOI has issued an advertisement on 8th March, 2014 inviting bids/proposals from consultancy firms. Pre-bid meeting for the same was held on 7th Apr, 2014 which was also attended by Additional Program Director IDIPT, Uttarakhand. (Appendix-7) 120. As the subproject location is away from any environmentally sensitive area, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity. 121. Operation and Maintenance statement from Gram Panchyat Lakhamandal and Mandir Pujari Samiti village Lakhamandal is attached as Appendix 2. 122. Following Table 7 shows the environmental impacts and mitigation measures to be followed in this project Table 7: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 1. Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient planning Permanent Major Design will include provisions for PIU / DSC to assure long term ensuring effective maintenance and sustainability of the protection of the assets created so as improvements and ensure to ensure the long term sustainability. protection of the assets Designs will be worked out and created and the implemented in accordance with the architectural/archaeological provisions and will strictly conform to character of the Uttarakhand architecture. surroundings 1.2 Location impacts pertain to Permanent Moderate Location of the subprojects within PIU/DSC siting of facilities and protected areas willbe finalized in improvements within the conformity to the provisions in boundaries of the themanagementplan. Conservation reserve and temple monument complex Siting of the components and planning and other natural / cultural of construction activities will be worked heritage destinations out to avoid sensitive ecological and cultural resource areas. Within radii of 100m and 300m from the “protected property” are designated as “protected area” and “controlled area” respectively. No development activity (includingbuilding, mining, excavating, blasting) is permitted in the “protected area” and development activities likely to damage the protected property are not permitted in the “controlled area”without obtaining necessary permit from the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) if the site/remains/ monuments are protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology if these are protected by the State

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent

1.3 Impacts on archaeological Permanent Major An archaeological survey by the PMU/PIU remains, if any,due to siting Department of Archaeology will be of project components in carried out at the proposed site, to andaround the protected confirm non-existence of any remains, monuments in the proposed site. In the event of the survey indicating any presence of archaeological remains, an alternative location will be identified in the vicinity, or the design of the proposed facility be modified to ensure no impact on the archaeological remains.

Construction and excavation activities in prohibited and protected areas around the Department of Archaeology monument will be undertaken only after obtaining the necessary permits and clearances in accordance with the terms 2. Design and pre-construction Impacts 2.1 Layout of components to Permanent Major The project components siting will PIU / DSC avoid impacts on the avoid impacts on the aesthetics of the aesthetics of the site site and to ensure minimal impacts.

2.2 Slope stability related Permanent Moderate Along areas vulnerable to slope PIU/DSC issues failures and along steep stretches, the designs of subproject components will include slope protection measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, paving etc. 2.3 Increased storm water Permanent Moderate Design of proposed components will PIU / DSC runoff from alterations of enable efficient drainage of the sites the site’s natural drainage and maintain natural drainage patterns due to patterns. The siting of the project landscaping, excavation components, involving physical works in the periphery of construction shall be done to ensure construction of parking lots, no disruption of natural drainage and addition of paved patterns or flows into the water body/ surfaces. stream 2.4 In areas of shallow water Permanent Moderate At locations with shallow water table, PIU / DSC table, ensure that the the design of the septic tanks shall be septic tanks developed, do done to ensure that there is a not impact the ground difference of at least 1.5m between the water quality bottom bed of the septic tank and the maximum ground water level, to avoid any contamination of ground water 2.5 Selection of materials and Permanent Moderate Selection of materials and construction PIU / DSC construction technologies, technologies proposed will strictly if not carefully chosen, will conform to the Uttarakhand adversely impact the architecture. Any new landscaping aesthetic appeal of the elements will only utilize native destinations species. 2.6 Socio cultural resources- Permanent Moderate Consult Archaeological Survey of India Ground disturbance can (ASI) or concerned dept. of uncover and damage Uttarakhand Govt. to obtain an expert 38

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent archaeological and assessment of the archaeological historical remains potential of the site; Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk; Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. 2.7 Integration of energy Permanent Low The detailed designs for the sub- PIU/DSC efficiency and energy project components shall ensure that conservation programs in environmental sustainability principles, design of sub- including energy efficiency, resource projectcomponents recycling, waste minimization etc. are integrated, and designs accordingly worked out. 3. Pre -construction activities by contractor 3.1 Construction Camps – Temporary Moderate Siting of the construction camps shall Contractor / Location, Selection, Design be as per the guidelines below and DSC and Layout details of layout to be approved by DSC. Construction camps shall not be proposed within 500m from the nearest settlements to avoid conflicts and stress over the infrastructure facilities with the local community. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from watercourses. Construction camps will be located away from settlements and drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. Construction camps including sanitation facilities must be adequately drained. The Sewage Treatment Process and solid waste treatment for the camp shall be designed, built and operated. 3.2 Defining of Temporary Moderate Construction work area will be Contractor / construction/work areas on demarcated on ground. Free-standing DSC ground, for activities within fencing will be erected in advance of 100m of the boundaries of construction works to protect the the protected areas working areas. No storage of materials will be allowed within 100 m of the boundaries of such protected/sensitive areas. Planning of works to ensure that no entry shall be allowed by employees/construction/site workers to the protected areas during the construction period 3.3 Circulation plan during Temporary Moderate Prior to commencement of site Contractor/PIU/ construction in the tourist activities and mobilization on ground, DSC destinations the Contractor will prepare and get

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations. 3.4 Site clearance activities, Temporary Moderate Vegetation (mainly shrub) shall be Contractor / including delineation of removed from construction site before DSC construction areas commencement of construction. All works shall be carried out such that the damage or disruption of flora other than those identified for cutting is the minimum. Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works shall be removed 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 like closure of camp, removal of construction/ demolition waste, complete cleaning of the area, re-plantation in case of tree felling etc. 3.5 Drinking water availability Temporary Moderate Sufficient supply of cold potable water Contractor / to be provided and maintained. If the DSC drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided. 3.6 Waste disposal Permanent Moderate The pre-identified disposal location Contractor / shall be part of Comprehensive Waste DSC Disposal Plan Solid Waste Management Plan to be prepared by the Contractor in consultation and with approval of Environmental Specialist of DSC. 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 course or agricultural land, Orchards and Natural Habitats like Grasslands. 3.7 Ensure waste management Temporary Moderate DSC to work with local body to design PIU/DSC is addressed in design improved waste management plan for site.

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 4. Construction Impacts 4.1 Improper stockpiling of Temporary Moderate Due consideration will be given for Contractor / construction materials material storage and construction sites DSC cause impacts starting such that it doesn‘t cause any from obstruction of hindrance to tourists movement within drainage, disturbance/ the site. Stockpiles will be covered to safety hazard to tourists, protect from dust and erosion. etc. 4.2 Quarry / Borrow pits Permanent Moderate Contractor shall finalize the quarry for Contractor/DSC Operations procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistic arrangements. The Contractor shall obtain materials from quarries only after consent of the Department of Mines and Geology and District Administration Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. Operations to be undertaken by the contractor as per the direction and satisfaction of the Engineer. 4.3 Stockpiling of construction Permanent Moderate Stockpiling of construction materials Contractor / materials does not impact obstruct the drainage DSC and Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion. 4.4 Arrangement for Permanent Moderate The contractor shall use Contractor / Construction Water ground/surface water as a source of DSC water for the construction with the written consent from the concerned Department. To avoid disruption/ disturbance to other water users, the Contractor shall extract water from fixed locations and consult DSC before finalizing the locations. 4.5 Soil Erosion Temporary Moderate Slope protection measures will be Contractor / undertaken along slopes of the road DSC alignment wherever required. The work will consist of measures as per design, or as directed by the Engineer to control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution. 4.6 Blasting, if required Permanent Moderate Except as may be provided in the Contractor / contract or ordered or authorized by DSC/PIU the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided orordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable.

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the import, handling, transportation, storage and useof explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfactionof the Engineer.

The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whomsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations.

Blasting will be carried out during fixed hours (preferably during mid-day), as permitted by the Engineer. 4.7 Soil and Water Pollution Temporary Moderate The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning Contractor / due to fuel and lubricants, area will be stationed such that water DSC construction waste discharge does not drain into the surface water bodies. Soil and water pollution parameters will be monitored as per monitoring plan. 4.8 Water Pollution from Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall take all Contractor / Construction Wastes precautionary measures to prevent DSC entering of wastewater into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system during construction. Contractor shall not wash his vehicles in river/stream water resource area for that purpose. 4.9 Generation of Dust Temporary Moderate The contractor will take every Contractor / precaution to reduce the levels of dust DSC at construction site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. Sprinkling of water particularly during dry season. 4.10 Emission from Temporary Moderate The discharge standards promulgated Contractor / Construction Vehicles, under the Environmental Protection DSC Equipment and Machinery Act will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Standard. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant requirements. 4.11 Noise from construction Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall confirm that all Contractor /

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent activities and equipment Construction equipment used in DSC construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all vehicles and equipment used in 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). 4.12 Material Handling at Site Temporary Minor Workers employed on mixing cement, Contractor / lime mortars, concrete etc., will be DSC 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. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working day’s notice of the proposed use of any chemical. A register of all toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. 4.13 Disposal of Construction Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall confirm that Safe Contractor / Waste / Debris / Cut disposal of the construction waste will DSC Material be ensured in the pre-identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 4.14 Safety Measures Temporary Moderate Pera son lProtectiveEquipmentfor Contractor / DuringConstruction workersonthe DSC projectandadequatesafety measuresfor workers duringhandlingofmaterials atsitewill betakenup. The contractorhas tocomply with allregulations regardingsafe scaffolding,ladders,workingplatforms, gangway, stairwells,excavations,trenchesandsafe means ofentry andegress. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from fire, etc. First aid treatment will be made

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 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. 4.15 Clearing of Construction of Temporary Major Contractor to prepare site restoration Contractor / Camps & Restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. DSC 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 4.16 Risk of archaeological Temporary Moderate Strictly follow the protocol for chance Contractor / chance finds finds in any excavation work; DSC Request PIU/DSC or any authorized person with archaeological field training to observe excavation; Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; andInform PIU/DSC if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ. 5. O&M Impacts 5.1 Environmental conditions Temporary Moderate The tourism department will undertake Department of seasonal monitoring of air, water, Tourism noise and soil quality through an approved monitoring agency. The parameters to be monitored, frequency and duration of monitoring as well as the locations to be monitored will be as per the Monitoring Plan prepared. 5.2 Uncontrolled tourism Permanent Significant While the environmental monitoring Department of development can cause plan actions during the operation stage Tourism congestion, increased will result in monitoring of the pollution, deterioration of environmental impacts after project destinations. Over implementation, the Master Plan will commercialization of include apart from provision of cultural traditions may development controls and regulations degrade the natural and in the zone, measures for tourism cultural identity of the site planning for the key destinations. These plans will be implemented to avoid uncontrolled tourism development at these locations.

Sl Environmental Issues Duration / Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility No Extent 5.3 Unhygienic condition due Permanent Moderate The Tourism department/ communities Department of to poor maintenance of will carry out maintenance of the Tourism sanitation facilities and toilets, and carry out the regular irregular solid waste collection of wastes, and will also collection ensure that: Sanitation improvements proposed do not result in pollution of groundwater. Sanitary facilities do not interfere with other utilities and block access to buildings, cause nuisance to neighbouring areas. The transfer of waste will also ensure no spillage and all wastes will be transported to a designated solid waste treatment site.

V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN

A. Institutional Arrangements 123. The institutional arrangements specify the arrangements for the implementation of environmental provisions of the entire project, and include the proposed subproject also. Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU) 124. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA). Project Management Unit (PMU) established in Dehradun for the overall project management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) established for each of the three circuits. The proposed sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Dehradun. There is no safeguard specialist position in PIU, in local level DSC’s Safeguard Specialist will supervise day to day EMP implementation. A Safeguards Specialist (SS) is within the PMU, and SS is responsible for overall management implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. A Forest Conservation Specialist is also proposed in PMU and DSC to look the matters of forests in all the projects. Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) 125. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU and PIUs respectively in project implementation. Within the PMC team an Environment Safeguards Specialist provided overall direction for management of environmental issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with 45

sub-projects. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team is responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the Environment Assessment Review Framework (EARF) and supervises the implementation of the EMP provisions in the various sub-projects. The PMU, oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject implementation, its responsibilities include preparation and updating of IEEs consistent with the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 and the environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of India. 126. The DSC Safeguards Specialist support environmental management functions including updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. He/she required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other measures in construction contracts. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in sub-project IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the Safeguards Specialist of DSC. 127. 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. 128. Committee: A sub project Monitoring Committee has been constituted to monitor, supervise and facilitate the execution of works under Yamuna Circuit sub project under the Chairmanship of Distt. Magistrate, Dehradun & including the representatives of ASI & concerned villages to ensure the compliance of laws pertaining to ASI sites (For Lakhamandal Temple). B. Environment Management 129. 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. This shall include methods and schedule of monitoring,

 Compliance with all measures required for construction activities in sensitive areas, in line with the regulatory requirements of these protected areas, and the guidelines 46

set forth in the management plans for these areas, and

 Compliance of all safety rules and regulations applicable at work, and provision of adequate health and safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities. 130. The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues shall be as outlined in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures. Key clauses are outlined in the following sections. Quarry and Borrowing 131. The contractor will identify and seek prior approval of the engineer for quarrying and borrowing operations. Quarry and borrowing will be carried only from locations approved by the Pollution Control Board and no new quarries will be opened for the purposes of the project. Any deviation from the provisions will be immediately notified and approval of the engineer is to be sought. 132. The Contractor shall maintain all borrow sites, stockpiles, and spoil disposal areas so as to assure the stability and safety of the works and that any adjacent feature is not endangered, and to assure free and efficient natural and artificial drainage, and to prevent erosion. Stockpiling of materials (topsoil, fill material, gravel, aggregates, and other construction materials) shall not be allowed during rainy season unless covered by a suitable material. Storage on private property will be allowed if written permission is obtained from the owner or authorized lessee. 133. Borrow areas and quarries shall be sited, worked, and restored in accordance with the specifications. Spoils shall be disposed of at approved disposal sites prepared, filled, and restored in accordance with the related specification requirements. Debris Disposal 134. Dismantling of existing structures:A total amount of 52.5 cum stone wall and 10 cum RCC material is expected to be generated from dismantling of Old Tea Stall & RCC Shelter (at around 500 m from Tiger Falls), 80% of stone wall &RCC from Shelter shall be utilized as raw material for concrete pathway. Precautions for protection of Environmental Measures 135. The Contractor shall ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of land or water by polluting substances. 136. 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. 137. 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. Noise and Air Pollution

138. Contractor will take all precautions outlined in the EMP to avoid the air and noise pollution. Emissions need to be 'monitored periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and not exceed Indian legal requirements as well as ADB's requirement for conforming with the standards as indicated in the World Bank Group's Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines of 2007' 139. The Contractor shall monitor all the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer. 140. The Contractor shall reduce the dust emission due to construction activities by regular water sprinkling in the affected areas. 141. All the construction equipments and vehicles shall have Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate to ensure that no air pollution may be caused due to operation of their equipments and vehicles. 142. All the construction equipments and vehicles should remain all time in good conditions up to satisfaction of site engineers. 143. 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. Occupational Health and Safety During Construction 144. The Contractor shall, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in theEMP, 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 work sites and workers camp 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 areas and sufficient amenities at work site and workers camps.

 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 contract numbers at site.

 Contractor should follow all the applicable rules and regulations for workers safety. Post Construction Clearance 145. 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 kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 146. Construction camp sites and any other sites temporarily occupied during construction shall be cleared as specified in the contract and handed over to the Owner. It will be ensured by the contractor that the site handed over is in line with the conditions of temporary acquisition signed by both parties. 147. Table 8 presents a generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts. Table 8: Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues 1 Location Impacts 1.1 Lack of sufficient Design will include Subproject PIU / DSC PMU 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. and the Designs will be worked out architectural/archaeo and implemented in logical character of accordance with the the surroundings 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 components to avoid siting will avoid impacts on site impacts on the the aesthetics of the site aesthetics of the site and to ensure minimal impacts. 2.2 Slope stability Along areas vulnerable to Subproject PIU / DSC PMU related issues slope failures and along site steep stretches, the designs of subproject components will include slope protection measures for uncovered slopes as pitching, vegetation, benching, paving etc. 2.3 Increased storm Design of proposed Subproject PIU/DSC PMU water runoff from components will enable site 49

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues alterations of the efficient drainage of the site’s natural sites and maintain natural drainage patterns drainage patterns. due to landscaping, excavation works, construction of parking lots, and addition of paved surfaces 2.4 Selection of Selection of materials and Subproject PIU / DSC PMU materials and construction technologies site construction proposed will strictly technologies, if not conform to the carefully chosen, will Uttarakhand architecture. adversely impact the Any new landscaping aesthetic appeal of elements will only utilize the destinations native species. 2.5 Socio cultural Consult Archaeological Subproject PIU / DSC PMU resources- Ground Survey of India (ASI) or site disturbance can concerned dept. of uncover and Uttarakhand Govt. to damage obtain an expert archaeological and assessment of the historical remains archaeological potential of the site; Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk; Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. 2.6 Integration of energy The detailed designs for Subproject PIU/DSC PMU 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. 3 Construction Impacts 3.1 Construction Camps Siting of the construction Construction Contractor DSC/ PIU - Location, Selection, camps shall be as per the camps Design and Layout guidelines below and details of layout to be approved by DSC. Construction camps shall not be proposed within 500m from the nearest settlements to avoid

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues conflicts and stress over the infrastructure facilities with the local community. Location for stockyards for construction materials shall be identified at least 300m away from watercourses. Construction camps will be located away from settlements and drainage from and through the camps will not endanger any domestic or public water supply. Construction camps including sanitation facilities must be adequately drained. The Sewage Treatment Process and solid waste treatment for the camp shall be designed, built and operated. 3.2 Defining of Construction work area will Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU/ construction/work be demarcated on ground. site ASI areas on ground, for Free-standing fencing will activities within be erected in advance of 100m of the construction works to boundaries of the protect the working areas. protected areas No storage of materials will be allowed within 100 m of the boundaries of such protected/sensitive areas. Planning of works to ensure that no entry shall be allowed by employees/construction/sit e workers to the protected areas during the construction period 3.3 Circulation plan Prior to commencement of Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU during construction site activities and site in the tourist mobilization on ground, destinations the Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. The Contractor with

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations. 3.4 Site clearance Vegetation shall be Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU activities, including removed from construction site delineation of site before construction areas commencement of construction. All works shall be carried out such that the damage or disruption of flora other than those identified for cutting is the minimum. Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary temporary works shall be removed 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. 3.5 Drinking water Sufficient supply of cold Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU availability potable water to be site provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then storage tanks will be provided. 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 and with approval of Environmental Specialist of DSC. 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

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues disposed off near the water course or agricultural land, Orchards and Natural Habitats like Grasslands. 3.7 Stockpiling of Due consideration will be Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU construction given for material storage site materials and construction sites such that it doesn‘t cause any hindrance to tourists movement within the site. Stockpiling of construction materials does not impact obstruct the drainage and Stockpiles will be covered to protect from dust and erosion. 3.8 Quarry Operations Contractor shall finalize Quarry site Contractor DSC / PIU the quarry for procurement of construction materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient quantity of materials, quality and other logistic arrangements. The Contractor shall obtain materials from quarries only after consent of the Department of Mines and Geology and District Administration. Adequate safety precautions will be ensured during transportation of quarry material from quarries to the construction site. Vehicles transporting the material will be covered to prevent spillage. 3.9 Arrangement for The contractor shall use Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU Construction Water ground/surface water as a site source of water for the construction with the written consent from the concerned Department. 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/land Erosion Slope protection measures Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU will be undertaken as per site design to control soil

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues erosion. 3.11 Blasting Except as may be Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU provided in the contract or site ordered or authorized by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided orordered or authorized, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302 besides the law of the land as applicable. The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the import, handling, transportation, storage and useof explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfactionof the Engineer.

Blasting will be carried out during fixed hours (preferably during mid- day), as permitted by the Engineer 3.12 Water Pollution from The Contractor shall take Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction Wastes all precautionary site measures to prevent entering of wastewater into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system during construction. Contractor shall not wash

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues his vehicles in river/stream water and shall not enter riverbed nearby the water resource area for that purpose. 3.13 Water Pollution from The Contractor shall Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Fuel and Lubricants ensure that all construction site vehicle parking locations, fuel/ lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and refuelling sites shall be located at least 300 m away from rivers/streams Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refuelling shall be carried out in such a manner that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. 3.14 Soil Pollution due to The fuel storage and Subproject Contractor DSC / PIU fuel and lubricants, vehicle cleaning area will site construction waste 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. 3.15 Generation of dust The contractor will take Subproject Contractor DSC /PIU every precaution to reduce site the levels of dust at construction site. All earthworks to be protected/ covered in a manner to minimize dust generation. 3.16 Emission from The discharge standards Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU Construction promulgated under the site Vehicles, Equipment Environmental Protection and Machinery Act will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will conform to the relevant Standard. All vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to ensure that pollution emission levels comply

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues with the relevant requirements. 3.1 7 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 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. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working day’s notice of the proposed use of any chemical. 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

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues will be ensured in the pre- identified disposal locations. In no case, any construction waste will be disposed around the project site indiscriminately. 3.20 Safety Measures Pera son lProtectiveEquipm Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU During Construction entfor workersonthe site projectandadequatesafety measuresfor workers duringhandlingofmaterials atsitewill betakenup. The contractorhas tocomply with allregulations regardingsafe scaffolding,ladders,workin gplatforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations,trenchesands afe means ofentry andegress. The contractor has to comply with all regulations for the safety of workers. Precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers from 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 3.22 Risk of Strictly follow the protocol Subproject Contractor DSC/ PIU

Sl. Environmental Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision No. Issues archaeological for chance finds in any site chance finds excavation work; Request PIU/DSC or any authorized person with archaeological field training to observe excavation; Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; and Inform PIU/DSC if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ. 4 Operation and Maintenance impacts 4.1 Environmental The periodic monitoring of Subproject Pollution Tourism Conditions the ambient air quality, site Monitoring department / noise level, water (both Agency PMU ground and surface water) quality, in the subproject area as suggested in pollution monitoring plan through an approved monitoring agency. 4.2 Uncontrolled tourism Environmental Monitoring Subproject Tourism PIU/ PMU flow Plan the Tourism Master site department Plan will be implemented strictly to avoid uncontrolled tourism flow. 4.3 Unhygienic condition Tourism department will Subproject Tourism PIU/ PMU due to poor carry out maintenance of site department 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.

C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 148. 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. To ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan during construction and operation phase of the sub-project, it is essential that an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be followed as given in Table 12 below. The proposed monitoring of all relevant environmental parameters, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented. 58

149. Monitoring is an essential component for sustainability of any developmental project. It is an integral part of any environmental assessment process. The monitoring program consists of performance indicators, reporting formats and necessary budgetary provision. The contractors monitoring methods and parameters should be in accordance with the norms prescribed by the CPCB standards for air and noise. 150. The monitoring will be carried out by the contractor through the approved agency and will be supervised by the Supervision Consultant. The monitoring plan is outlined in Table 9 below.

Table9:Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-1 sub project Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility Construction Stage Debris Safe disposal of construction wastes Random checks Contractor disposal Dust No. of tankers for water sprinkling, Timing of Random checks Contractor suppression sprinkling, Location of sprinkling Ambient air RPM, SPM, SO2, NOx, CO Six monthly Contractor, to be quality (except monitored monsoon) for through the entire approved construction Monitoring period Agency Ambient noise Equivalent Day & Night Time Noise Levels Six monthly Contractor, to be during monitored construction through stage approved Monitoring Agency Water Quality TDS, TSS, pH, Hardness, BOD, Faecal Coli Six monthly Contractor, to be form water falls area during monitored construction through stage approved Monitoring Agency Heritage/ Visual Inspection of works at Lakhamandal Continuous DSC/ASI/PIU Archaeological Temple Complex Protection Supply of PPE Provision of PPE on site, adequacy of Continuous Contractor equipment Establishing Access to health facilities for the construction Continuous Contractor Medical workers facilities Accident No. of fatal accidents, No. of injuries, No. of Contractor Continuous record disabilities Post Whether temporary locations for workers Contractor construction camp, site office, batching plant and other Post clearance of construction locations are restored to pre- construction site project conditions Operation & Maintenance Stage Water quality All parameters as per CPCB standards Two yearly PMU, during Department of operation stage Tourism Socio Income levels, livelihood options especially Two yearly PMU, economic due to tourism during Department of monitoring operation stage Tourism & Sub 59

Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility project monitoring committee D. Capacity Building Institutional Strengthening 151. 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, Dehradun. 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 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. Training and Capacity Building 152. The Environmental Specialist of the PMC and DSC will provide the basic training required for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along with environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 10 below. Table 10: Training Modules for Environmental Management Training Form of Duration/ Programme Description Participants Conducting Training Location Agency A. Pre-Construction Stage Sensitization Introduction to Tourism / Forest / Workshop ½ Environmental Workshop Environment: Basic Roads / Culture Working Specialist of Concept of Department Day the environment Officials, Project PMC Environmental Director (PD) and Regulations and Statutory Environmental requirements as per Specialist (ES) of Government of the PMU/PIU India and ADB 60

Training Form of Duration/ Programme Description Participants Conducting Training Location Agency Session I Module I Introduction to PMU/PIU Lecture 1/4Working Safeguards Environment: Basic (including the ES) Day Specialist of Conceptof and Engineering the environment staff of the PMC Safeguards, Regulations implementing and Statutory requirements agencies as per Govt of India and ADB Guidelines on Environmental considerations in planning, design and implementing projects Module II Environmental components PMU/PIU Workshop ¼ Safeguards impacted in (including the ES) Working Specialist of construction and operation and Engineering Day the stages Activities causing staff of Tourism PMC pollution during construction dept 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 Lecture / 1Working Safeguards other Departments:Statutory (including the ES) Interactive Day Specialist of and Permissions – Procedural Sessions the Engineering staff PMC Requirements Co-operation of & Coordination with other Tourism dept Departments. Module IV Environmental PMU/PIU Lecture / 2 working Safeguards considerations in planning, (including the ES) Interactive days specialist of designing and implementing and Engineering Sessions the PMC with staff of support from ASI protected site projects and site Tourism dept the visits Conservation specialist of the PMC B. Construction Stage Session II

Training Form of Duration/ Programme Description Participants Conducting Training Location Agency Module V Role during Construction- Engineers and Lecture / ½ Safeguards Roles and Responsibilities staff of line Interactive Working Specialist of of officials / contractors / departments of the Sessions Day the consultants towards DSC Government of protection of environment Implementation Uttarakhand, and Arrangements Monitoring PMU/PIU mechanisms (including the ES) Module VI Monitoring and Reporting Engineers and Lecture / ½ Safeguards System staff of Interactive Working Specialist of implementing Sessions Day the DSC agencies , and PMU/PIU (including the ES) Session III Module VII Skill upgrade on ecotourism youth in the Site visits, 5-7 Tourism and nature guides villages in the interactive working department, Dealing with tourists, periphery, and sessions days and Institutes Interpretational skills, micro- other NGOs in the as the ASI planning, natural resources, district management of self-help groups, etc. Notes: PMU = Project Management Unit; PIU = Project Implementation Unit; PMC = Project Management Consultant; DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant; ES = Environment Specialist; NGO – non-government organization.

E. Environmental Budget 153. 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. 154. 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). 155. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective equipment to construction workers shall 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 below. 156. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major 62

costs associated with compliance. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are included in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. The summary budget for the environmentalmanagement costs for the subproject is presented in Table 11 below: Table 11: Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs Sl. Particulars Stages Unit Total Rate Cost (INR) Source of fund No. No. (INR) A. Environmental Monitoring 1 Water quality Construction Per 4x2 8,000 64,000 sample 2 Air quality Construction Per 4x2 9,000 72,000 monitoring sample Contractors cost 3 Noise Levels – Construction Per 12x2 1,000 24,000 silence zones location 4 Ambient Air Operation Per 6x2 9,000 1,08,000 Quality Sample 5 Ambient Noise Operation Per 8x2 1,000 16,000 Implementing Quality Sample Agencies cost 6 Water quality Operation Per year 4x2 8,000 64,000 Sub -Total (B) 3,48,000 B. Capacity Building (Includes cost estimates for entiresub project area not included in the package costs) 1 Capacity Pre- 8,00,000 8,00,000 PMU/DSC Building Construction & expenses Construction 8 sessions Sub-Total (B) 8,00,000 Total (A+B), INR 11,48,000 F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 157. Monitoring and reporting will follow the requirements and structure of the Environmental Management Plan (Tables 7 and 8) and Environmental Monitoring Plan (Table 9) and report comprehensively on the implementation of all mitigation measures stipulated, on the project's conformity with all required clearances and permits, as well as on the implementation of all safeguards related capacity building measures (Table 10). In addition, the adherence to all requirements for institutional arrangements ensuring adequate safeguards expertise, as well as for consulting, information disclosure and grievance redress will be monitored and reported.

158. 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.

VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE A. Consultation Process 159. This subproject does not involve any elements, which could have an adverse impact on the community. There is no deprivation of any sort for the residents or displacement of any groups. Particularly, with regard to environmental impacts the subproject can be characterized as innocuous. 160. The process of consultations was taken up as an integral part of the sub-project in accordance with ADB Guidelines and following objectives:

 To educate the general public, specially potentially impacted or benefited communities / individuals and stakeholders about the proposed sub project activities;

 To familiarize the people with technical and environmental issues of the sub project for better understanding;

 To solicit the opinion of the communities / individuals on environmental issues and assess the significance of impacts due to the proposed development;

 To foster co-operation among officers of PIU, the community and the stakeholders to achieve a cordial working relationship for smooth implementation of the sub project;

 To identify the environmental issues relating to the proposed activity. 161. During the consultations local residents and other stakeholders of subproject area opined that there are limited tourism infrastructures in the region and the tourist inflow is minimal. The subproject implementation will help improvement in infrastructures and publicity about the region. They demanded fast implementation of the subproject. 162. In view of this, the need for holding a public hearing is not perceived at this stage. However in compliance with the ADB’s guidelines, focused public consultations were undertaken during the site visits in the sub project areas. Residents of the area were informed about the proposed sub-project and their views were obtained. During the preparation of DPR and IEE, consultations have been held with the officials of Uttarakhand Tourism Department, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), Forest Department, Police Department, Sarpanch and Panchayat members and villagers of concerned villages and tourists on issues pertaining to the selection of sub-projects and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations (Table 12 below) provided inputs in identification of the felt needs of the communities, and the relevant stakeholders. Minutes of meeting for stakeholder consultation are attached as Appendix 5 with this report. The local level consultations were also carried out by Environmental expert of PMC and Community Mobilisers and Skill Development Trainer of DSC Dehradun. 163. Local level consultation with village community has been done for understanding positive and negative impacts of the proposed project. Summary of consultation is attached as Appendix 5. Suggestions as given by locals are considered in the design and for framing out mitigation measures.

Table 12: Consultations with Stakeholders S.No. Date Place Consulted Issues Outcome of discussions officials/Persons Discussed 1 10 th May Tiger Fall Mrs. Balo Devi Day to day She said we used to call this 2013 w/oSardar singh activity and house as Chhaniand our house belongs to Khundar Suggestions for is in Khundar village. During village the improvement summers we shifted to chhani 2 Tiger fall Mrs. Subha Devi of the site for fodder of our animals & w/o Bhagiram agriculture work and in winters belongs to Khundar we used to move to our village village house. 3 Tiger fall Mrs. Phulo Devi Tourists usually throw their 4 Tiger fall Mr. Ramesh rawat empty bottles of water & cold drinks and rappers of packed food. Provision of dustbins should be there. The walkway was worn out and sometimes tourists slips on the walkway, it should be improved 5 14th Tiger Fall Mr. Khajan Singh Legal status of He said he owned this land and June belongs to Mohna the land of the this land is owned by another 2 2013 Village shop and persons (Proposed land for Activities parking according to drawings). Tea, breakfast, cold drinks and packed stuff sells on his shop from last 4 yrs 6 Tiger Fall Mr.Bipin Rawat Legal status of He said he owned this land. belongs to Khandar the land of the Tea, Snacks, cold drinks sells Village shop and from last 3 yrs Activities 7 Tiger Fall Mr.Mayaram Legal status of He said he owned this land. belongs to Sawra the land of the Tea, Snacks sells from last 4 Village shop and yrs Activities 8 Tiger Fall Mr.Baldev Singh Legal status of He said he owned this land. belongs to Mohna the land of the Tea, Snacks sells from last 4 village shop and yrs Activities 9 Lakhamandal Mr. Omprakash Flow of Tourists, He said that every year April to Gaur village details June & Dec. to Jan., the 10 Lakhamandal Mrs. Laxmi devi w/o and suggestions numbers of tourists is very shyamlal for the high. Some of the Melas (Fairs) development of are famous on which religious the site tourists used to visit the temple. There is no religious rest house in the village and no drainage system. One of NGO (IDS) has provided the trainings but they never come to this place again. 11 3 sept. ASI office, Mr. Bhargava Discussion on Necessary NOC from dept. and 2013 Dehradun Drawings of suggestion from ASI regarding Lakhamandal. standards need to follow during implementation of the project

Stakeholder meetings at Lakhamandal

Date:23 rd August 2013 Venue: Village Lakhamandal Organized: PIU Dehradun

Attended by: Gram Pradhan Temple committee members Villagers of Lakhamandal

Minutes of the meeting The meeting was started with introduction, after that the purpose of the visit and the project detail was explained. The villagers ask various questions about the project and agreed for all type of support. Like… Panchyat land and related issues. The villagers gave their suggestion for constructions of 1. Gate at the entrance point of lakhamandal 2. Water drainage system 3. Path way shading 4. Railing in the path way

5. Toilet block 6. Entrance gate of temple 7. Water system at the entrance of the temple area They inform that at the parking point there were individual land of the people, some of them has given this to temple. At the end of the meeting monitoring committee was made by villagers. The members are Keshu Ram Sharma President , Uttamchand Gaur vice president NareshBahuguna Sectary, Sanjay Bhatt member Laxmi Devi member, AtarduttBahuguna member VinodNath member, Anaro Devi member Bhumo Devi member, Deepika Member

B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure Plans for Continued Public Participation 164. 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 reddressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of

the people regarding technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject location, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out. Information disclosure 165. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. On demand, any person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the Project Director. 166. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public. C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 167. The PIU will make the public aware of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) through public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and Complaint Forms or by e-mail or by phone with any member of the PIU. The E- mail IDs and contact phone number of the PIU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program. 168. The PIU will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days of committee forming. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher government and legal bodies. 169. The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected people, if any, will be appropriately informed about the mechanism.

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

VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 170. The proposed subproject components do not involve any interventions in and around the natural and cultural heritage destinations and have less significant (direct/indirect) environmental impacts. It is expected that the proposed subproject will enhance economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The proposed Project under the Facility is provided 69

to support the State of Uttarakhand, to enhance and develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. 171. This IEE has identified minor likely impacts on water, air and noise during construction and operation period and has defined mitigation measures. Those mitigation measures will be implemented and monitored during the sub-project execution. Further, the provision of environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within the tourist areas, will upgrade the environmental conditions by minimizing the solid waste pollution and improvement in aesthetics of the site. 172. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the PMC and DSC Consultants. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages. 173. On the basis of the IEE It is expected that the proposed project components have only minor, localized, temporary and less significant environmental impacts. These impacts can be easily mitigated through adequate mitigation measures and regular monitoring during the Design, Construction and Post Construction Phase of the project.Environmental issues of all program components shall be regularly monitored by the PMU/PIU to ensure the environmental sustenance. 174. In conclusion, the sub-project will have overall beneficial impacts after completion in terms of tourism development. Negative impacts on water & air quality, noise levels, and soil during civil works & operation phase,will be appropriately monitored and adequately mitigated. This report has not identified any comprehensive, broad, diverse or irreversible adverse impacts caused by the sub project. It is recommended that project can be implemented with proper mitigation measures to protect the environment. VIII. CONCLUSIONS 175. The proposed Investment Program of Development of Tourism Infrastructure for Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple – Lot 1 Yamuna Circuitcan be done without any major environmental impacts and is beneficial to the society. As per the reconnaissance survey followed by discussion with stakeholders and public no major adverse impacts are anticipated. Further, there are hardly any significant environmental impacts that may arise during construction and operation period, and it will be of short duration and site specific as well.

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

1A APPENDIX 1: No Objection from ASI

NOC from ASI is under process. ASI was applied for NOC for works under this sub project in th Lakhamandal Complex, for which field visit were undertaken on 23, 24 Dec, 2013 (as reflected in above letter -1B) and the same has been forwarded to the Competent Authority (letter -1A).

APPENDIX 2: Land Ownership of project sites and O & M assurance

Appendix 3: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Instructions:

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

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

Country/Project Title: India/ IITIDP: Uttarakhand, Development of Tourism Infrastructure

Facilities at Tiger Falls and Lakhamandal Temple – Lot 1 Yamuna Circuit

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

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks A. Project Sitting Is the project area ……. Densely populated? √ No Heavy with development activities? √ No Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive √ areas? Cultural heritage site? √ Lakhamandal is historic temple site where work will be taken up for upgradation of infrastructure facility Protected Area √ Lakhamandal Temple is Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. No new construction will be done within 100 m of protected area Wetland √ No Mangrove √ No Estuarine √ No Buffer zone of protected area √ Lakhamandal Temple is Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site.

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks Construction is planned considering ASI protection standards Special area for protecting biodiversity √ No Bay √ No Ramsar site √ No B. Potential environmental impacts Will the project cause… Impacts on the sustainability of associated √ There will be no direct impacts sanitation and solid waste disposal systems and on the sustainability of the their interactions with other urban services. systems due to the proposed improvements. Deterioration of surrounding environmental √ This is a small project which will conditions due to rapid urban population growth, involve small groups of workers commercial and industrial activity, and increased therefore no significant waste generation to the point that both manmade interference with existing and natural systems are overloaded and the environmental conditions of the capacities to manage these systems are area is expected. overwhelmed? Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. loss of √ Proposed activities are planned wetlands and wild lands, coastal zones, outside the boundaries of ASI watersheds and forests)? protected area at Lakhamandal, only some small elements of the project (particularly renovation/ rehabilitation of existing infrastructure) are planned within the 100 m restricted zone as per standards/permission of ASI Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people √ No habitation within project site Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and √ No habitation inside the project children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable site group? Degradation of cultural property, and loss of √ No degradation of historic cultural heritage and tourism revenues? temple expected Occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains and √ No such conditions in the steep hillsides by squatters and low-income proposed site groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries? Water resource problems (e.g. √ No depletion/degradation of available water supply, deterioration for surface andground water quality, and pollution of receiving waters? Air pollution due to urban emissions? √ During construction phase only dust may arise which should be mitigated through water sprinkling, no other significant emission is expected as no use of heavy equipment is proposed Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational √ Only physical hazards to health and safety due to physical, chemical and workers due to accidents may 78

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks biological hazards during project construction and come across during construction operation? for which safety of workers should be taken in priority Road blocking and temporary flooding due to land √ Civil works are limited to small excavation during rainy season? areas and will not involve road blocking. Conduct of construction activities will minimized during monsoon season. Noise and dust from construction activities? √ Anticipated during the construction activities. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides mitigation measures to reduce the impacts. Traffic disturbances due to construction material √ There are no significant traffic on transport and wastes? the approach road Temporary silt runoff due to construction? √ Temporary silt runoff is expected due to construction activities which is required to be mitigated by silt traps Hazards to public health due to ambient, √ No significant ambient, household and occupational pollution, thermal household and occupational inversion, and smog formation? pollution is expected Water depletion and/or degradation? √ Water depletion or degradation is not expected in this project Overpaying of ground water, leading to land √ No excessive use of subsidence, lowered ground water table, and underground water is required salinization? which may lead to depletion of ground water table or salinization Contamination of surface and ground waters due √ Waste disposal shall be done in to improper waste disposal? legitimate manner and will not cause water pollution Pollution of receiving waters resulting in amenity √ Construction activities will not losses, fisheries and marine resource depletion, cause surface water pollution and health problems and loss of fisheries Large population influx during project construction √ Only small number of workers and operation that causes increased burden on shall execute the construction social infrastructure and services (such as water works, therefore no burden on supply and sanitation systems)? social infrastructure and services is expected Social conflicts if workers from other regions or √ No social conflicts is expected countries are hired? due to workers Risks to community health and safety due to the √ There is no habitation, therefore transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of no risk to community health and materials such as explosives, fuel and other safety is expected chemicals during operation and construction? Community safety risks due to both accidental and √ Complete safety of visitors natural hazards, especially where the structural movement during construction elements or components of the project are will be planned as per EMP accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning? 79

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks. Is the Project area subject to hazards such as √ This is only small construction earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone project which is not expected to winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions lead to such hazards and climate changes (see Appendix I)? Could changes in temperature, precipitation, or √ This is only small construction extreme events patterns over the Project lifespan project with short duration which affect technical or financial sustainability (e.g., is not expected to lead to such increased extreme rainfall increases flooding, hazards damaging proposed infrastructure)? Are there any demographic or socioeconomic √ No such problem exist at this aspects of the Project area that are already site vulnerable (e.g., high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)? Could the Project potentially increase the climate √ No such problem exist at this or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area site (e.g., by paving vulnerable groundwater recharge areas, or using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?

APPENDIX 4: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING REPORT

APPENDIX 5: MINUTES OF MEETING OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

APPENDIX 6: Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject area

Consultation-1

1. Location : Tiger Fall 2. Date and time: 10/05/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mrs. Balo Devi Villager Kundar Village 2. Mrs. Subha Devi Villager Kundar Village 3. Mr. Ramesh Rawat Villager Kundar Village 4. Mrs.Phulo Devi Villager Kundar Village 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.

1 Problems faced due to absence of Tourists usually throw their empty The walk way should proposed facilities under the bottles of water and cold drinks and be improved and subproject rappers of packed foods. The walk way provision of the was worn out and sometimes tourist dustbins should be slips on the walkway. there. 2 Awareness and extent of knowledge Local people have no idea about the Awareness related to about the subproject sub projects components. the project components is essential.

3 Information on the perceived benefits Adequate facilities will increase the of the subproject in terms of tourist inflow. economic and environmental enhancement

4 Information on the perceived losses No problem regarding traffic air and from the proposed subproject during noise. execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ There is a Mandir above from the fall, but religioussitesin the vicinity this is not going to be effected.

6 Presence of any Protected area/ There is no Protected area/ wetland in wetland in or adjoining construction construction site site

7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist inflow benefitted the development in terms of reduction in local shopkeepers / wander of the area. problems due to lacking in tourism development and generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject

Consultation-2

1. Location : Tiger Fall 2. Date and time: 14/06/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1. Mr. Khajan Singh Villager Mohana Village 2. Mr. Bipin Rawat Villager Kundar Village 3. Mr. Mayaram Villager Sawara village 4. Mr. Baldev Singh Villager Mohana Village 5. Mr. Baji Ram Rawat Villager

4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.

1 Problems faced due to absence of Due to unavailability of basic Basic facilities should proposed facilities under the infrastructure facilities only few people is be improved. subproject visiting this site. 2 Awareness and extent of After consultant visit people have knowledge about the subproject knowledge about the sub projects components. 3 Information on the perceived Tourist influx definitely increases. benefits of the subproject in terms of economic and environmental enhancement

4 Information on the perceived No problem regarding traffic air and losses from the proposed noise. subproject during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ There is a Mandir above from the fall, but religioussitesin the vicinity this is not going to be effected.

6 Presence of any Protected area/ There is no Protected area/ wetland in wetland in or adjoining construction site construction site

7 Information on Economic Tourist inflow benefitted the local development in terms of reduction shopkeepers / wander of the area. in problems due to lacking in tourism development and generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject

Consultation-3

1. Location : Tiger Fall 2. Date and time: 25/10/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mrs. Asha Devi Tourist Dehradun 2. Mr. Sohan Singh Tourist Massuri 3. Mr.Jeet Bahadur Villager 4. Mr. Sunil Joshi Villager 5. Mr. Ashish Joshi Villager 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.

1 Problems faced due to absence of There are no basic facilities (water, The facilities should proposed facilities under the changing room& sanitation). Trail to tiger be improved. subproject fall is very risky and slippery.

2 Awareness and extent of knowledge Villagers have knowledge about the sub about the subproject projects components.

3 Information on the perceived Roaring,gushing water, thickly forest and benefits of the subproject in terms of beautiful makes this place ideal for economic and environmental enchanting outing. Proper facilities enhancement definitely increase the tourist inflow.

4 Information on the perceived losses No problem regarding traffic air and noise. from the proposed subproject during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc.

5 Presence of historical/ There is a Mandir above from the fall, but cultural/ religious sites this is not going to be effected. in the vicinity

6 Presence of any Protected area/ There is no Protected area/ wetland in wetland in or adjoining construction construction site site

Consultation-4

1. Location : Lakhamandal 2. Date and time: 14/06/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr. Omprakash Gaur Villager LakhaMandal 2 Mrs. Laxmi devi Asha worker/ Villager Lakhamandal 3 Mrs Anaro Devi Villager Lakhamandal 4 Mrs. Mansa Devi Villager Lakhamandal 5 Mr. Keshu Ram Member temple committee Lakhamandal Sharma 6 Mr. Buta Ram Gaur Pradhan Lakhamandal 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.

1 Problems faced due to absence of Tourist inflow is in peak during fairs. The site should be proposed facilities under the Religious tourist used to visit the temple. Improved. subproject There is no drainage system. No religious rest house.

2 Awareness and extent of Local people have no idea about the sub Awareness related to knowledge about the subproject projects components. Only 20% have the project some knowledge. components is essential.

3 Information on the perceived Tourist inflow will increase. benefits of the subproject in terms of economic and environmental enhancement

4 Information on the perceived No problem regarding traffic air and losses from the proposed noise. subproject during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious. religious sitesin the vicinity

6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI Protected. wetland in or adjoining construction site

7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist inflow benefitted the development in terms of reduction local shopkeepers and temple trust. in problems due to lacking in tourism development and generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject

Consultation-5

1. Location : Lakhamandal 2. Date and time: 23/08/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mrs Bhomo Devi Villager Lakhamandal 2 Mrs. Surma Devi Villager Lakhamandal 3 Mr. Sanjay Batt Villager Lakhamandal 4 Mr. Atar Datt Secretory Temple committee Lakhamandal Bahuguna 5 Mr. Vinod Nath Villager Lakhamandal 6 Mr. Naresh Villager Lakhamandal Bahuguna 7 Mr. Surbeer Dobhal Tourist/ religious Kunta Village 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.

1 Problems faced due to absence of There is no drainage system and Basic The site should be proposed facilities under the facilities (water & sanitation). Improved. subproject 2 Awareness and extent of Villagers have some knowledge. Projectrelated knowledge about the subproject informationcomponen ts given to the villagers.

3 Information on the perceived Tourist inflow will increase. benefits of the subproject in terms of economic and environmental enhancement

4 Information on the perceived No problem regarding traffic air and losses from the proposed noise. subproject during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious. religious sitesin the vicinity

6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI Protected. wetland in or adjoining construction site

Consultation-6

1. Location : Lakhamandal 2. Date and time: 26/10/13 3. Name of the persons consulted: S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address 1 Mr.Pyarey Lal Bhatt Social worker Lakhamandal 2 Mr. Narayan Sharma Social worker Lakhamandal 3 Mr. Ram Prasad Villager Lakhamandal Sharma 4 Mr. Babu Ram villager Lakhamandal Sharma 4. Issues discussed and outcomes:

S. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks No.

1 Problems faced due to absence of There is no drainage system in rainy The site should be proposed facilities under the season the walk way goes slippery. Improved. subproject Tourist visiting temple face problem mainly in mela (festival) period in the absence of basic facilities.

2 Awareness and extent of Have knowledge about the sub project knowledge about the subproject components.

3 Information on the perceived Tourist inflow increase. benefits of the subproject in terms of economic and environmental enhancement

4 Information on the perceived No problem regarding traffic air and losses from the proposed noise. subproject during execution stage in terms of disruptions in traffic, temporary access disruptions during execution and air and noise pollution, etc. 5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical and religious. religious sitesin the vicinity 6 Presence of any Protected area/ The site is ASI Protected. wetland in or adjoining construction site

7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist inflow benefitted the local development in terms of reduction shopkeepers and temple trust. in problems due to lacking in tourism development and generation of direct employment during the execution of subproject

APPENDIX 7: Ministry of Tourism, GOI Letter dated 10th March 14 regarding Carrying Capacity Study