SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY Draft Report

Entrusted by Ernakulam District administration

LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KUMBALAM-THEVARA BRIDGE AND APPROACH ROAD IN KANAYANNOOR TALUK, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT

Requiring Body SIA Unit

RajagirioutREACH Rajagiri College of Social PWD Sciences (Roads& Bridges) Rajagiri.P.O.,Kalamassery Ernakulam Pin: 683104 Ph:0484 – 291130/3321, 2550-785 [email protected] www.rajagirioutreach.in

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CONTENTS

List of Tables and Figures

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

1.1 Project and public purpose 1.2 Location 1.3 Size and attributes of land acquisition 1.4 Alternatives considered 1.5 Social impacts 1.6 Mitigation measures

Chapter 2 Detailed Project Descriptions

2.1 Background of the project, including developer‟s background and governance/ management structure 2.2 Rationale for project including how the project fits the public purpose criteria listed in the Act 2.3 Details of project size, location, capacity, outputs, production targets, costs and risks 2.4 Examination of alternatives 2.5 Phases of the project construction 2.6 Core design features and size and type of facilities 2.7 Need for ancillary infrastructural facilities 2.8 Work force requirements (temporary and permanent)

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2.9 Details of social impact assessment/ environment impact assessment if already conducted and any technical feasibility reports 2.10 Applicable legislations and policies

Chapter 3 Team Composition Approach, Methodology and Schedule of the Social Impact Assessment

3.1 List of all team members with qualification 3.2 Description and rationale for the methodology and tools used to collect information for the social impact assessment 3.3 Sampling methodology used 3.4 Overview of information/ data sources used 3.5 Schedule of consultations with key stakeholders and brief description of public hearings conducted

Chapter 4 Land Assessment

4.1 Description with the help of the maps, information from land inventories and primary sources 4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the project (not limited to land area for acquisition) 4.3 Total land requirement for the project 4.4 Present use of any public, utilized land in the vicinity of the project area 4.5 Land (if any) already purchased, alienated, leased or acquired, and the intended use for each plot of land required for the project 4.6 Quality and location of land proposed to be acquired for the Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 3

project 4.7 Nature, present use and classification of land and if agriculture land, irrigation coverage and cropping patterns 4.8 Size of holdings, ownership patterns, land distributions and number of residential houses 4.9 Land prices and recent changes in ownership, transfer and use of lands over the last three years

Chapter 5 Estimation and Enumeration (Where Required) of Affected Families and Assets

5.1 Estimation of families 5.1.1 Families which are directly affected (own land that is proposed to be acquired) 5.2 Family of scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have lost any of their forest rights 5.3 Families which depend on common property resources which will be affected due to acquisition of land of their livelihood 5.4 Families which have been assigned land by the State Government or the Central Government under any of its schemes and such land is under acquisition 5.5 Families which have been residing on any land in the urban areas for proceeding three years or more prior to the acquisition of the land 5.6 Families which have depended on the land being acquired as a primary source of livelihood for three years prior to the acquisition

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5.6.1 Families which are indirectly impacted by the project (not affected directly by the acquisition of own lands) 5.6.2 Inventory of productive assets and significant lands.

Chapter 6 Social Economic and Cultural Profile (Affected Area and Resettlement Site)

6.1 Demographic details of the population in the project area 6.2 Income and poverty levels 6.3 Vulnerable groups 6.4 Land use and livelihood 6.5 Local economic activities 6.6 Factors that contribute to local livelihoods 6.7 Kinship patterns and social and cultural organization 6.8 Administrative organization 6.9 Political organization 6.10 Community based and civil society organizations 6.11 Regional dynamics and historical change processes 6.12 Quality of the living environment

Chapter 7 Social Impact Management

7.1 Approach to mitigation 7.2 Measures to avoid mitigate and compensate impact 7.3 Measures that are included in terms of Rehabilitation and Resettlement and Compensation as outlined in the Act 7.4 Measures that the Requiring Body has stated it will introduce in the project proposal

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7.5 Alterations to project design and additional measures that may be required to address the extend and intensity of impacts across various groups as identified during SIA 7.6 Detailed Mitigation Plan including detailed activities to be carried out for each mitigation strategy, timelines for each mitigation strategy 7.7 The SIA plan indicating which measures the Requiring Body has committed to undertake and those that have been proposed, but not committed to be undertaken by the Requiring Body

Chapter 8 Social Impact Management Plan Institutional Framework 8.1 Description of institutional structures and key person responsible for each mitigation measures 8.2 Specify role of Non-Governmental Organizations 8.3 Indicate capacities required and capacity building plan, including technical assistance if any 8.4 Timelines for each activity

Chapter 9 Social Impact Management Plan Budget and Financing of Mitigation Plan 9.1 Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation costs 9.2 Annual budget and plan of action 9.3 Funding sources with break up

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Chapter 10 Social Impact Management Plan Monitoring and Evaluation 10.1 Key monitoring and evaluative indicators 10.2 Reporting mechanisms and monitoring roles 10.3 Plan for independent evaluation

Chapter 11 Analysis of Costs and Benefits and Recommendation on Acquisition 11.1 Final conclusions on assessment of public purpose, less displacing alternatives, minimum requirements of land, the nature and intensity of social impacts, and viable mitigation measures will address costs 11.2 The above analysis will use the equity principle as a framework of analysis for presenting a final recommendation on whether the acquisition should go through or not.

References

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LIST OF TABLES

SI.NO Table Number Content 1 Table 1.3.1 Land details 2 Table 1.5.1. Social Impacts of the Project in General 3 Table 3.1.1 Details of SIA Unit 4 Table 3.5.1 Schedule of Meeting 5 Table 4.2.1 Possible Impacts of the Land Owners 6 Table 5.1.1 List of affected families 7 Table 5.6.1.1 The Tenants who running business in the Project area for more than 3 years 8 Table 5.6.1.2 Labours work in the Affected Shops for more than 3 years 9 Table 5.6.2.1. Statistics of tree affected 10 Table 6.1.1. Religion of the Project Affected Families 11 Table 7.6.1 Social Impact Management Plan

LIST OF FIGURES

SI.NO Figure Number Content 1 Figure 2.3.1. Sketches of the Project 2 Figure 4.1.1 Google Map of the Project Area 3 Figure 4.2.1 Project locationphotographs 4 Figure 6.1.1 Sex of the Project Affected Family Members 5 Figure 6.1.2. Age of the Project Affected Family Members 6 Figure 6.1.3. Social Group of the Project Affected Families 7 Figure 6.2.1 Family Monthly Income Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 8

CHAPTER 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Project and public purpose In the growing stage of villages it is indeed a need to spurn the isolation of islands by developing transportation facilities. The construction of roads and bridges will connect the islands to towns and other places. The movement of the people in the islands will be easiest through the construction of bridges, and it shall bring social and economic development to the islands.A bridge is a link that connects both ends and provides continuous access for a road network. When the geographical components such as rivers,lakes etc. made impossible for the continuity of road network, the construction of bridges becomes an inevitable need.

Kumbalam and Thevara are two regions divided by Vembanad Lake. Transportation between Kumbalam and Thevara is very difficult and easily possible way is ferry service in water way. Thevara is a part of the mainland Kochi and marks its south-west boundary. It has good access to town areas. KumbalamTown has population of 29,193 of which 14,406 are males while 14,787 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 2518 which is 8.63 % of total population of Kumbalam. Although Kumbalam is well connected to the National Highway 66, the Village residents complain that even when the city is just 4 km away they have to commute 16 to 18 km along the National Highway-66 and past four traffic signals to reach it now. At present no bridge exists in this location, the public including the school and college students and senior citizens rely on the existing Ferry service to travel

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The demand for a bridge between Kumbalam and Thevara is almost 2 decades old. Making this bridge a reality will help the folks atKumbalam reach the city in 4-5 KMs instead of going all the way through the bye pass. The proposed project is to construct a bridge across Vembanad Lake connecting Kumbalam and Thevara Ferry. Geotechnical investigation has been conducted for the bridge and the structural design is performed by Bridges Design Unit, Kerala Publics Work Department, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The Construction of KumbalamThevara Bridge is included in the KIIFB 2016-17 projects of Kerala Government. The Government has accorded an amount of 100 Cores in Principal Administrative Sanction and has entrusted this work with PWD Bridges section as its implementing agency under the monitoring of Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) as the Special Purpose Vehicle. The financial Sanction for the project has been accorded by Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) for an amount of 97.453 Crores.

Ernakulam district administration, Government of Kerala published a Notification number C3-593/19/DCEKM dated 28/04/2020 in Kerala Gazette (Extraordinary) No. 1163 dated 12/05/2020,stated that it is needed or likely to be needs 0.0720 hectors and 0.0480 hectors of land from Kumbalam and Elamkulam Villages of Kanayannur Taluk respectively for a public purpose and it is appointed RajagirioutREACH, Kalamassery to conduct Social Impact Assessment Studyof this land acquisition as per Rule 10 of Kerala RFCTLARR Rules 2015. Moreover, as per Section 2 (1) b of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in

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Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 (RFCTLAR&R Act), the project serves the public purpose.

This is the draft Report of the Social Impact Assessment Study conducted in the affected areas of the land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam- Thevara Bridge and approach road, Ernakulam.

1.2 Location

The proposed extension of project is planned to cover an area of 12 Ares of land which contain 7.20 Are of land at Kumbalam Village covering resurvey Nos. 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/6, 2/12, 2/13, 3/1, 3/4, 3/5, 3/6 and 3/16 in 15th block and 4.80 Are of land at Elamkulam Village covering survey Nos. 1017/1 and 1017/4. Kumbalam and Elamkulam Villages are included in Kanayannoor Taluk in Ernakulam District. Kumbalam village is situated around 9 km from Vytilla Junction and is fast encroaching as city. Thevara is a quiet waterfront locale about 2.5 km from the commercial center of MG Road and Ernakulam South Railway Station. The project site is categorized as Purayidam in revenue records.

1.3 Size and attributes of land acquisition Vide G.O (RT)No.3478/2019/RD dated 22/11/2019 The Government has accorded sanction for the acquisition of anextend of 12 Ares of land in Kumbalam and Elamkulam villages of Ernakulam district. The proposed extension of land acquisition requires 7.20 Ares of land and 4.80 Ares of land from Kumbalam and Elamkulam villages respectively which belong to Kanayannoor Taluk. As per the revenue records these land belongs to „Purayidom‟, major portion of the project site is being used for residential and commercial purpose. Land details are given below:

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Table 1.3.1 Land details SI. Village Survey No. Resurvey Block Description Extension No No. No. (In Ares) 1 Kumbalam 2/2 Purayidam 7.20 2 2/3 15 3 2/4 4 2/6 5 2/12 6 2/13 7 3/1 8 3/4 9 3/5 10 3/6 11 3/16 12 Elamkulam 1017/1 Purayidam 4.80 13 1017/4

1.4 Alternatives considered

Since the bridge is proposed to construct along with the existing road and in lieu of the Thevara-Kumbalam ferry service, the consideration of alternative is not relevant. However the project alignment of the approach road was revised due to the objection raised by the residents.

1.5 Social impacts

As per the present alignmentof the project, the properties of 22 families and 1 private company will beaffected. The loss of land and structure is understood to be the major impacts of the project. Residential and non-residential buildings are there in the project area but none of the residences are affected due to the project The SIA unit could not collect details from 4 families and 1 company as it was

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Loss of land Loss of structures Loss of livelihood Loss of Income Besides the SIA team could understand that the land acquisition will also cause indirect impact on 8 families at Kumbalam. 2 of them are running kiosks, 1 is a tenant businessman and 5 are working in this tenant‟s shop for more than 3 years. During the survey 7 families revealed that the income from the affected shops is their livelihood.

Table 1.5.1. Social Impacts of the Project in General

Sl.No. Impact Description 1 Displacement of families No families will displaced 2 Loss of land 22 families and 1 private company 3 Impact on infrastructure Electric post, telephone post, pipe facilities line connection and water tank to be relocated 3 Loss of livelihood 1 land owner who does business in the area, 1 kiosks, 1 tenant businessman and 7labours working in the affected shops will lose their livelihood 4 Loss of Income 1 land owner will lose income as rent from the affected shop and 1 running akiosk 5 Impact on Structures 3 shops (partially), 1 water tank, Front portion of a house, Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 13

5 Impact on Government Nil Institutions

6 Impact on public A monument fixed by public property library( DeshiyaVayanashala) and a street light

7 Loss of trees/Crops 25 trees (approximately)

Note: The above data is arrived as per the information provided by the respondents during the Survey. Supporting documents need to be verified during Land acquisition.

1.6 Mitigation measures While considering the afore said impacts of the land acquisition for the Construction of Kumbalam-Thevara bridge and approach road, the following mitigation measures are suggested.

Providing compensation to the affected families as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules 2015.

Procedures should be undertaken for R&R package as per the Policies vide G.O.(Ms)No.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015and G.O.(MS)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for acquisition of land in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013.

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To avoid negative impact on livelihood of the families, resettlement procedures should be done before the evacuation of shops.

Measures to be taken to unhindered the people‟s mobility and vehicle movement during construction

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CHAPTER 2 DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS 2.1 Background of the project, including developer’s background and governance/ management structure

Ernakulam District, known to be the commercial capital of Kerala. Ernakulam District includes the largest metropolitan region of the state, the Greater Cochin and it is the highest revenue yielding district in the state. The district also hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala state. The important headquarters of the state and Centre Viz. Kerala High Court, Southern Naval Command, Cochin Shipyard, Cochin Port Trust, NAD, NPOL and other historically important tourist places are situated in this district.

Kumbalam is a potential destination for tourists and one of the major developing semi-urban Islands situated six kilometers south-west of Ernakulam in the City of Kochi. The National Highway 66 passes through the south-eastern portion of Kumbalam. It is the southern gateway to Kochi commercial city for people coming from Alleppy and other southern districts of Kerala State. The Ernakulam- Trivandrum railway line via, Alleppy also passes through this Island and there is a major railway station at Kumbalam. It is situated on theborder of the Corporation of Kochi, comprised under the Kumbalam Village.

Thevara is part of the mainland Kochi and marks its south-west boundary. It is connected to the water-bound West Kochi via bridges. Thevara is a link to Thevara Ferry and Konthuruthy which links the place like Kumbalam, Nettoor, Kadavanthra to other areas of Kochi city via waterway. The major artery of Kochi city starts from Kacheripady and ends at Thevara Junction. Thevara is the first residential centre one would come across after crossing over the Venduruthy Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 16

Bridge to enter Ernakulam city. It is a quiet waterfront locale, about 2.5 km from the commercial center of M. G. Road and South Railway Station. Cochin International Airport situates 33 km and Ernakulam Central Bus Station situates 3 km away from Thevara.

Public Works Department is one of the very prominent engineering departments of Kerala and is the statutory authority for designing, planning, monitoring, constructing and undertaking maintenance of public works of the State Government such as Government Buildings, Roads, Bridges etc, irrespective of the source of funds for the same.Each wing of the department is under the administrative control of a Chief Engineer, such as Roads and Bridges, Buildings and National Highways,there shall be one or more Circle under the control of Superintending Engineers under each Chief Engineer. Each circle consists of a number of Divisions under the control of Executive Engineers. The main executive unit of the department is the division under the control of an Executive Engineer (divisional officer), who controls the work of all the subdivisions under his jurisdiction. PWD (Roads & Bridges), Ernakulam division is the developer of construction of Kumbalam- Thevara Bridge and approach road.

2.2 Rationale for project including how the project fits the public purpose criteria listed in the Act Many of the people from Kumbalam depends on Ernakulam town for their basic need like livelihood, education, treatment etc. The residents of Kumbalam have to travel a long distance through bypass to reach Ernakulam town. Hence most of the people prefer Kumbalam-Thevara ferry service, since it is easy to reach Ernakulam town via Thevara. During rainy season it is difficult to commute through the boat. The proposed bridge will minimize the transportation difficulties of people at

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Kumbalam.And the people from Thevara can get an easy access to the bypass through the proposed bridge and the new Kumbalam-Nettoorbridge. It is expected that the proposed bridge. So it is expected that the project may cause social and economic development of Kumbalam and Thevara.

As per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Section 2(1)bthe project can be considered as a public purpose.

2.3 Details of project size, location, capacity, outputs, production targets, costs and risks The bridge is designed as extra dosed cum PSC Girder-RCC slab integral type of 654.8m length in 16spans (3x70,2x42.775,6x35,2x35.625,3x26). The carriage way width of the bridge is 7.50m with footpaths provided on both sides. The vertical clearance of the bridge is 6.00m from HTL and horizontal clearance is 70m confirming to the requirements insisted by the National Water way. Approach road of total length 100 m will also be constructed as part of the project. The expected period of completion of this project is 36 months. The government have identified 12 ares of land from Kumbalam and Elamkulam villages in KanayannoorTaluk in Ernakulam district.

The Construction of KumbalamThevara Bridge is included in the KIIFB 2016-17 projects of Kerala Government. The Government has accorded Principal Administrative Sanction for an amount of 100 crores and has entrusted PWD Bridges section as its implementing agency under the monitoring of Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) as the Special Purpose Vehicle. The financial Sanction for the

Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 18 project has been accorded by Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) for an amount of 97.453 Crores. 2.4 Examination of alternatives Since the bridge is proposed to construct along with the existing road and in lieu of the Thevara-Kumbalam ferry service, the consideration of alternative is not relevant. 2.5 Phases of the project construction The expected period of project completion is 36 months. 2.6 Core design features and size and type of facilities The bridge is designed as extra dosed cum PSC Girder-RCC slab integral type of 654.8m length in 16spans (3x70,2x42.775,6x35, 2x35.625, 3x26). The carriage way width of the bridge is 7.50m with footpaths provided on both sides. The vertical clearance of the bridge is 6.00m from HTL and horizontal clearance is 70m confirming to the requirements insisted by the National Water way. Approach road of total length 100 m will also be constructed as part of the project. Figure 2.6.1. Sketches of the Project

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2.7 Need for ancillary infrastructural facilities No need for ancillary infrastructural facilities. 2.8 Work force requirements (temporary and permanent) The Requiring Body stated that the work should be given as tender and the contractor shall deploy sufficient work force and machineries to complete the work on time 2.9 Details of social impact assessment/ environment impact assessment if already conducted and any technical feasibility reports As per the available information, no studies to assess social or environment impact of the project are conducted in the past. Existence of any technical feasibility reports with respect to the project are also not found in any possible sources.

2.10 Applicable legislations and policies The applicable laws on land acquisition, with regards to compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement for the proposed land acquisition inKanayannoorTaluk in Kumbalam and Elamkulam Villages in Ernakulam District for construction of Kumbalam- ThevaraBridgeand approach road are: . The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. . Kerala The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules 2015 . Government of Kerala – Revenue (B) Department -State Policy for Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition vide G.O (Ms) NO.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015.

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. Government of Kerala, Revenue (B) Department -State Policy for Rehabilitation and Resettlement Package for Land Acquisition in the State in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 vide GO(MS)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017. . Right to Information Act, 2005

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CHAPTER 3

TEAM COMPOSITION APPROACH, METHODOLOGY AND SCHEDULE OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT As per the Notification C3-593/19/DCEKM dated 28th April 2020 of the District Collector,Ernakulam, published in Kerala Gazette No.1163 dated 12th May 2020,RajagirioutREACH,Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamasseryhas entrusted to conduct the Social Impact Assessment study and to prepare Social Impact Management Plan as insisted in section 4 of RFCTLARR Act 2013,of the land acquisition of 0.072 hectors of land from Kumbalam village and 0.0480 hectors of land from Elamkulam village for the construction of Kumbalam- Thevara bridge and approach road. Further, a team was constituted by the SIA unit with experts who have engaged in similar projects and deployed them into the project with a set of specific roles and responsibilities.

The objective of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is to enumerate affected land and structures, affected families and persons, to identify social impacts, and to prepare Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP). In order to capture data for the present exercise, both primary as well as secondary sources were systematically tapped. As a part of SIA, socio-economic survey has been conducted by experienced members of SIA Unit in the project affected families to list out the favorable and adverse impacts of the project.

3.1 List of all team members with qualification

The study team is headed by the Project Director of RajagirioutREACH, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery. A team of 5 members having experience in conducting Social Impact Assessment Study and Socio-economic Surveys were

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Sl. No Name Qualification and Experience Designation 1. Dr. Binoy Joseph Ph.D, MA(PM&IR), 23 years in teaching, LLB, research and training Consultant 2. MeenaKuruvilla MSW, 31 years in development Chairperson sector

3. Maria Tency. V.S M.A.,D.S.S. 28 years in development Research Associate sector

4. Biju C P B.A, 24 years in development Development Officer- sector SIA Jaisy K M MSW, 1year in development 5. Research Associate sector

3.2 Description and rationale for the methodology and tools used to collect information for the social impact assessment As per the survey conducted in the project area the land is owned by22 families and 1 private company. The SIA team visited the project site and assessed the land and its accessories. The invigilators of the team conducted a socio-economic survey among the affected families with a structures and pre-testedquestionnaire which contains information about the socio-economic background of the families, land details, their views of acquisition etc. The SIA unit surveyed 18 affected

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The collected data were analyzed and findings have interpreted and Social Impact Management Plan is recommended to further the process of land acquisition. The SIA study draft reports are prepared in English as well as in Malayalam language and it will be submittingin Public hearing meeting. In short, following are the steps taken for the study are as follows: • Study of relevant documents received from the office of Special Tahsildar (LA), Kakkanad and PWD Bridges section • Site visit • Socio-economic survey and enumeration of affected properties • Analysis of socio-economic survey data • Draft Report Preparation • Conducting Public Hearing

3.3 Sampling methodology used As the size of land to be transferred for the project by the affected person and extent of impact due to latter is unique for each, a population Socio-Economic- Impact Survey was found to be appropriate over sampling method. Further, the respondent size was found to be 23 land owners only it was possible to collect the information in the limited timeframe as per the scheme of the study.

3.4 Overview of information/ data sources used A unique structured questionnaire was prepared, tested and validated to collect information from affected persons through Socio-Economic-Impact Survey. The questionnaire contained questions aimed to collect the information such as

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Demographic/ Economic/ Family/ Livelihood, details of performing/non- performing assets in the project land and the types/degree of impact. Both primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative information were collected and analyzed through scientific methods. The primary information was collected from the affected families through survey using a pretested structured questionnaire. Secondary information and published reports from concerned offices of PWD Bridges division/Revenue/Panchayat/Civil Stations were collected and referred by the field investigators at multiple stages. The response and data points were analyzed and findings have reported along with recommendations. 3.5 Schedule of consultations with key stakeholders and brief description of public hearings conducted As part of the study, multiple meetings, interviews, discussions were held with important stakeholders.

Table 3.5.1 Schedule of Meeting

Date Activity/Event/Meeting Venue

13-02-2020 Consultation with the officials Civil Station, Kakkanad

13-02-2020 Site Visit Project areas 04-03-2020 Socio-Economic Survey and Key Kumbalam and Informant Interviews ElamkulamVillages 16-06-2020 Distribution of Notice about Public Kumbalam and Hearing Meeting to the affected ElamkulamVillages parties 19-06-2020 Public Hearing DeshiyaVayanashala, Kumbalam

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CHAPTER 4 LAND ASSESSMENT 4.1 Description with the help of the maps, information from land inventories and primary sources The present land acquisition is proposed for the construction of Kumbalam- Thevara Bridge and approach road. The project area belongs to Kumbalam and Elamkulam Villages in KanayannoorTaluk in Ernakulam District. Kumbalamis situated around 9 k.m. away from Vyttila junction and the proposed project site belongs to North Kumbalam. Thevara is part of the mainland of kochi and belongs to Kochi corporation which locates around 2.5 k.m. away from M.G.road,Ernakulam town. Thevara Ferry, the project site is a link to Thevara junction. Figure 4.1.1 Google Map of the Project Area

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4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the project (not limited to land area for acquisition) The proposed Kumbalam- Thevara Bridge will be connectingKumbalam and Thevaraareas. People from Kumbalam largely depend upon the town facilities throughThevara.Currently there is a ferry service between Kumbalam and Thevara in every half an hour. It is very time consuming and dangerous during rainy season. The construction of bridge is expected to betterthe travel facilities and increase the accessibility to town.

The area proposed to be acquired for the project is Kumbalam and Thevara. Land acquisition will be affect compound wall of residences, some commercial buildings and some structures.

Figure 4.2.1 Project location photographs

The Social Impact Assessment Study team could identify 23 land owners who will be affected due to the land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam- Thevarabridge and approach road. Majority of them will lose their compound wall and entrance to the residents. Besides the land acquisition will be indirectly affected 8 families who works in the project area as businessmen and labours.

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The table below explains about the possible impact of the project affected land owners:

Table 4.2.1 Possible Impacts of the Land Owners

Sl. Name and address Impact No 1 C V Joshy Loss of land Chirayil (H), Kumbalam PO, Kumbalam 2 Bhagat Singh Entrance of the shop, Loss Chungathil (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O of land 3 Basheer K A Loss of compound wall, Kuppakattu (H), Kumbalam, Kumbalam PO water tank and land 4 T P Lathika Compound wall and Thekkumthalaparambil (H), Kumbalam gate,Foot step of house North, Kumbalam P O and loss of land 5 PappuMadhavan Loss of tree, compound Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, ThevaraP O wall and gate 6 Santhosh P K Loss of compound wall Padivarachirayil (H), Kumbalam North, and gate Kumbalam P O 7 Sebastian Jose Loss of compound wall Kizhakkekkara (H), Thevara Ferry, and gate Thevara P O 8 Chinnappan Loss of trees, Compound Chirayil (H), Kumbalam, Kumabalam P O wall and gate 9 Vijayan Loss of trees and Vadakkanchira(H), Kumbalam, compound wall

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Kumbalam P O 10 Mani Loss of trees and Kalappurachirail(H),Kumbalam, Kumbalam compound wall P O 11 Salma Mani Shop partially Kalappurachirail(H), Kumbalam, Kumbalam P O 12 Joseph Shop partially Ameparambil (H), Kumbalam, Kumbalam PO 13 C P Surendhren Loss of trees, corner Chungathil (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O portion of shop 14 Parvathy Loss of trees and Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O compound wall 15 Prakashan Loss of trees and Kalapurakkal(H),Kumbalam PO, Kumbalam compound wall 16 Sunil K R Loss of compound wall, Kalapurakkal (H), Kumbalam PO, Kumbalam gate and half portion of car parking shed 17 Aji Kumar & Anil Kumar Loss of compound wall, Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O septik tank 18 P S Viswabaran Loss of tree and Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O compound wall

Besides the above mentioned impacts of the land owners it is understand that the land acquisition will also cause indirect impact on 8 families at Kumbalam. 2 of them are running kiosks, 1 is a tenant businessman and 5 are working in this

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4.3 Total land requirement for the project The project is proposed to be implemented in 12 Ares of land contain 7.20 Aresof land covering resurvey numbers 2/2, 2/3, 2/4, 2/6, 2/12, 2/13, 3/1, 3/4, 3/5, 3/6 and 3/16 in 15th block in Kumbalam Village and 4.80 Ares of land covering survey numbers 1017/1 and 1017/4 in Elamkulam Villageof KanayannurTaluk in Ernakulam District. The land is classified as „Purayidom‟in Revenue records and is being used for residential and commercial purpose.

4.4 Present use of any public, utilized land in the vicinity of the project area Any of the public utilized land is not identified in the project area. However a monument fixed by public library(DeshiyaVayanashala) and a street light is included in the acquisition.

4.5 Land (if any) already purchased, alienated, leased or acquired, and the intended use for each plot of land required for the project As per the available information from the concerned departments, no land has been either leased or purchased for the project yet.

4.6 Quality and location of land proposed to be acquired for the project The project land is located at Kumbalam and Elamkulam villages of KanayannoorTalukand the surroundings are known for industries and companies. Presence of Vembanad Lake in the project area ensures the availability of water in the project area. The project area is better for fishing. The land seems to be suitable for living and Thevra has a better access to major towns. The proposed bridge will

Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 31 help to Kumbalam people to fulfill education, medical and other requirements in an easy way.

4.7 Nature, present use and classification of land and if agriculture land, irrigation coverage and cropping patterns The land to be acquired for the project belongs to 11 resurvey numbers of Kumbalam village and 2 survey numbers of Elamkulam Village in KanayannoorTauk, Ernakulam district. The land in all survey numbers are categorized as “Purayidam” in Revenue records. The project area is a residential area and also few commercial buildings found in the affected area. 4.8 Size of holdings, ownership patterns, land distributions and number of residential houses Majority of the project land consists of houses. SIA study team could identify 23 land owners. The information was available from 18 land owners only.The land of 17 families is under individual ownership. Only one property is in joint ownership.

4.9 Land prices and recent changes in ownership, transfer and use of lands over the last three years

No transaction was done in the land to be acquired for the last 3 years as per the information received from the respondents. Most of the lands areusing for living purpose and only few landsare using for commercial purpose.

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CHAPTER 5

ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION (WHERE REQUIRED)

OF AFFECTED FAMILIES AND ASSETS

5.1 Estimation of families As per the schedule notified by the District Collector (Notification No C3- 593/19/DCEKM dated 28/04/2020) in Kerala Gazette Extra Ordinary No.1163 dated 12th May 2020, 12 Ares of land is reported to be acquired for the development of Kumbalam- Thevara Bridge and approach road in Kanayannoor Taluk. The land is owned by 23 persons. The study team could collect details from 18 owners. Information about theseaffected families are given in the following chapters.

5.1.1 Families which are directly affected (own land that is proposed to be acquired) List of the affected land owners along with the survey/resurvey number are given in the below table.

Table 5.1.1 List of Land owners Sl. Name and Address of the land owners Survey/ No. Resurvey No. 1 C V Joshy, Chirayil (H), Kumbalam P O, Kumbalam 3/5 2 Sunil K R, Kalapurakkal (H), Kumbalam, Kumbala P O 2/12 3 Basheer K A, Kuppakattu (H), Kumbalam, Kumbalam PO 3/1 4 TP Lathika, Thekkumthalaparambil (H), Kumbalam North, 2/4 Kumbalam P O

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5 Santhosh P K, Padivarachirayil (H), Kumbalam North, 3/6 Kumbalam P O 6 Chinnappan, Chirayil (H), Kumbalam, Kumabalam P O 3/5

7 Vijayan, Vadakkechirayil(H),Kumbalam, Kumbalam P O 3/1

8 Kunjumani , Kalappurachirail(H),Kumbalam, Kumbalam P 3/4 O 9 Salma Mani, Kalappurachirail(H), Kumbalam, Kumbalam 3/4 P O 10 Bhagat Singh, Chungathil (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O 1017/1 11 PappuMadhavan, Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P 1017 O 12 Joseph, Ameparambil(H), Kumbalam, Kumbalam P O 2/2 13 Prakashan, Kalapurakkal (H), Kumbalam PO, Kumbala P 2/4 O 14 Sebastian Jose, Kizhakkekkara (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara 1017/1-4 P O 15 C P Surendhren, Chungathil (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O 16 Parvathy, Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O 1017/1 17 Aji Kumar & Anil Kumar, Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, 1017/1 Thevara P O 18 P S Viswabaran, Mukkath (H), Thevara Ferry, Thevara P O 1017/1

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5.2 Family of scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have lost any of their forest rights Neither any Scheduled Tribes, nor any other community with special forest rights are reported to be affected with the project.

5.3 Families which depend on common property resources which will be affected due to acquisition of land of their livelihood Common property resources are not being affected due to the project

5.4 Families which have been assigned land by the State Government or the Central Government under any of its schemes and such land is under acquisition No such families are residing in the affected area.

5.5 Families which have been residing on any land in the urban areas for proceeding three years or more prior to the acquisition of the land No such families are residing in the affected land.

5.6 Families which have depended on the land being acquired as a primary source of livelihood for three years prior to the acquisition It is understood that 1 land owner does business in the affected shop will lose his livelihood. Besides land acquisition will also cause loss of livelihood of 8 families at Kumbalam. 2 of them are running kiosks, 1 is a tenant businessman and 5 are working in this tenant‟s shop for more than 3 years.

5.6.1 Families which are indirectly impacted by the project (not affected directly by the acquisition of own lands) The loss of job and income of the families other than the owners working in the affected shops as businessman and labours are consideredas the indirect impact of Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 35 the project. Hence it is estimated that the project cause indirect impact on 8 families at Kumbalam. 2 of them are running kiosks, 1 is a tenant businessman and 5 are working in this tenant‟s shop for more than 3 years. During the survey 7 of these families revealed that the income from the affected shops is their livelihood.

The details of the persons who may face indirect impact of the project is showing in Table 5.6.1.1. Table 5.6.1.1 Details of the Indirect Impact Sl.No. Name of the Description affected person 1 Ajmal VadakkeyattamPuttuKada owner 2 Shailaja Kiosk owner 3 Mani Amma Kiosk owner 4 Sabu Labour in Vadakkeyattamputtukada 5 Asif Labour in Vadakkeyattamputtukada 6 Sini Labour in Vadakkeyattamputtukada 7 Amal Labour in Vadakkeyattamputtukada 8 Radha Labour in Vadakkeyattamputtukada

5.6.2 Inventory of productive assets and significant lands. As per the official records affected land belongs to “Purayidam” category. The project area is a residential centre and located beside the Lake of Vembanad Lake. Most of the affected land are attached with residences and some trees including

Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 36 fruit bearing trees have to be cut down for the project. Those are mentioning in table 5.6.2.1.

Table 5.6.2.1. Statistics of tree affected SI.No Trees/Crops Units

1 Coconut tree 6 2 Mango tree 8 3 Jack fruit tree 2 4 Anjili 2 5 Teak 4 6 Tamarind 1 7 Palm tree 3 8 Other trees 2 Total 28

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CHAPTER 6 SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL PROFILE (AFFECTED AREA AND RESETTLEMENT SITE)

This chapter contains information about the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the affected families. It includes the demographic details, economic status, vulnerability among the affected families, local economic activities in the area, enumeration of the livelihoods of affected families, socialization pattern of the project affected persons, and other related information.

Social Impact Assessment Unit could identify 23 land owners through the survey conducted in the affected area. The SIA unit collected socio-economic details from 18 families through survey and information from 5 families was not collected as the houses were locked during survey. This chapter analyzes the socio-economic background of the 18 families of the land owners participated in the survey.

6.1 Demographic details of the population in the project area The land to be acquired for the construction ofKumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road is a residential area..The gender category of the members of the 18 ownerfamilies surveyed is depicted in the figure below.

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Figure 6.1.1 Sex of the Project Affected Family Members

Sex

male Female

49% 51%

While analyzing the demographic details of the surveyed project affected owner families, it is illustrated in the figure 6.1.1. that out of the total 75 population 38(51%) are females and 37 (49%) are males.

Figure 6.1.2. Age of the Project Affected Family Members

Age 20 15 10

5 Number 0 0-18 19-35 36-45 46-59 Above 60 Age

Out of the total 75 population of the project affected families 17 are in the age group of 0-18, 14 are in the age group of 19-35, 15 are in the age group of 36-45. There are 14 members in the age group of 46-59. 15 members of the project affected families are above 60 years of age. Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 39

Table 6.1.1. Religion of the Project Affected Families

Religion Number of Families Percentage

Christian 2 11 Hindu 15 83 Muslim 1 6 Total 18 100

Table 6.1.1. describes about the religion of the affected families. Out of the 18 families surveyed 2 families (11%) belong to Christian religion and 1 family (6%) belong to Muslim religion. Majority of the affected families ie15 families (83%) follow Hindu religion. Figure 6.1.3. Social Group of the Project Affected Families

Social Group

General OBC SC

6% 11%

83%

Figure 6.1.3. shows that 11% of the affected families belong to general category while 6% families belong to SC and 83% families belongs to the Backward Community.

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6.2 Income and poverty levels Based on the classification by Public Distribution System out of 23 families 3 families possess White ration card, 7 families posses Blue,6 family possess Pink ration card and only 1 Family posses Yellow ration card. The information was not availed from 6 families. Figure 6.2.1 Family Monthly Income

Family Monthly 6 Income 5 4 6 3 5 5 2 1 1 1 0 0 0

As per Figure 6.2.1 shows out of the 18 affected families, 6 families are earning monthly income below RS 10,000/-. Five families are earning income between RS 10,000/- and RS 20,000/-, one family earning income between RS 21000/- and RS 30000/- and only 1 family earning above RS 1 lakh. The information was not availed from 5 families.

Out of the total 75 affected population only 26 are earning members and 49 are dependants.

6.3 Vulnerable groups Among the affected population there are 17 children below 18 years and 15 elders above 60 years of age who would be considered as vulnerable.

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6.4 Land use and livelihood Out of the 23 land owners found out by the SIA unit, majority of the land owners ie21 (91.3%) are using the land for living and3 is using for business. Two people running business in panchayat land. In total there are 5 shops in the project area. Due to the land acquisition no one‟s livelihood will be affected. But proposed acquisition may cause hindrance to business and will decrease their income level. One land owner revels that rent from one shop is a major source of his family income.

6.5 Local economic activities The land to be acquired for the proposed project is a residential area and majority of the affected land owners are using the land for living.Only 2 land owners running business there. Besides 3 tenants are doing business there. Acquisition may cause hindrance to their income level. Private jobs, Pension, Coolie works, Government jobs etc are the other source of income of other land owners.

6.6 Factors that contribute to local livelihoods There are some businesses activities that are shops, tea stall, hotel etc. are in the affected area. 2 shops fully and 2 shops partially will be affected. Proposed project will cause hindrance to entrance of one shop.

6.7 Kinship patterns and social and cultural organization Majority of the affected families are nuclear families. Only very few families are joint family. There is no cultural organization found in the project affected area.

6.8 Administrative organization None of the Administrative organization is affected due to the project

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6.9 Political organization None of the political originations are being affected by the project.

6.10 Community based and civil society organizations No such organizations are affected due to the project

6.11 Regional dynamics and historical change processes Proposed bridge will connect Kumbalam and Thevara areas. There was a time when Thevara area was known more as Bonda-mukku. During the time of Venduruthy Bridge works. In the evening womenfolk would get bondas stacked in baskets for sale, the sole source of food for famished workers. There were no hotels or anything. Then it was known as Bonda-mukku. Thevara junction was the site of first and biggest lathi charge in the history of Cochin.

Kumbalam Village is a cluster of tiny islands with sylvan surroundings, namely Kumbalam, Panangad, Cheppanam and Chathamma. These Islands are popping out in the Vembanad ‘Kayal,’ Lake. In olden times, Kumbalam desom was a seat of higher learning in the Vedas, a significant military base, a military training centre, and a hub for trade. Kumbalam was the prominent among the ancient Vendanat asylums and was one of the most significant among the sixty-four ‘Gramams’, Brahmin settlements in Chera Empire.

6.12 Quality of the living environment The project may improve the mobility of the people and transportation in the area. So the project will bring positive impact on the quality and living environment of the people of the region.

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CHAPTER 7 SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT

7.1 Approach to mitigation To assess the mitigation, the expert research team of SIA Unit has adopted an approach that is spanned in four phases. In the first phase, a physical observation of the area was held and conducted a pilot study to understand major risks and opportunities involved with the project. Later the affected families was surveyed by using a structured questionnaire and collected details on the socio-economic background of the families dynamics of risks of each affected families is collected. To understand generic and common risks involved with the project, in-depth interviews were held with selected key persons and stakeholders of the project.As the 4th stage a Public Hearing will held at DeshiyaVayanashala, Kumbalam North.

7.2 Measures to avoid mitigate and compensate impact The proposed land acquisition in Kumbalam and Elamkulam Villages for developing Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road is planned by the requiring body by minimizing the impact in the most possible manner.None of the houses are affected even though it is a residential area. However considering the loss of land and attachments, loss of income etc. of the23 families and also the loss of livelihood of income of the 8 families other than the owners functioning in the project area, following measures may be taken to avoid, mitigate and compensate impact

Compensation should be provided to the land owners as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 &KeralaRight to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules 2015. Land acquisition for the development of Kumbalam-Thevara Bridge and approach road in KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District 44

The Rehabilitation and Resettlement package shall be provided to the affected families as per the Policies issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(MS)No.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015 and vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 Ensure that the functioning of the shops which are not included or partially included in the acquisition is not hindering during the project construction period. Otherwise consider for compensation for the affected livelihood during the construction period. Consider the persons who are functioning in the project area as business men and labours for more than 3 years for compensation if they have sufficient documents. During the project construction period the unhindered mobility of the people and proper waste management should be ensured. Reinstall the basic facilities such as entrance to the house and shop and water tank without causing inconvenience to the families.

7.3 Measures that are included in terms of Rehabilitation and Resettlement and Compensation as outlined in the Act The Rehabilitation and Resettlement package as per the Policies issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(MS)No.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015 and G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCT in LAR&R Act 2013

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7.4 Measures that the Requiring Body has stated it will introduce in the project proposal Not applicable

7.5 Alterations to project design and additional measures that may be required to address the extend and intensity of impacts across various groups as identified during SIA Not applicable

7.6 Detailed Mitigation Plan including detailed activities to be carried out for each mitigation strategy, timelines for each mitigation strategy To mitigate the social impact of the proposed land acquisition, R&R package should be provided to the families as per the Policy issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCT LAR&R Act 2013 by strictly following the time plan and procedures stated in the Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2015. Table 7.6.1 Social Impact Management Plan

Sl.No. Social Impact Impact Management Time Frame 1 Loss of land Compensation as per the 1st Time frame as schedule of RFCTLARR per the Act 2013 KeralaRight to 2 Loss of assets Compensation as per the Fair attached to the 1stschedule of RFCTLARR Compensation land Act 2013 and

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3 Loss of Choice of Transparency in livelihood/income Annuity/Subsistence grant Land as per the 2nd schedule of Acquisition, RFCTLARR Act 2013 Rehabilitation 4 Eviction of shops Compensation as per the 1st and schedule of RFCTLARR Resettlement Act 2013 & R&R package Rules 2015. as per the 2nd schedule of RFCTLARR Act 2013 5 Traffic Plan and implement safety block/public measures and develop plan mobility of action for the hindering and undisrupted waste formation transportation/movement of during people and to dispose construction construction wastages period

7.7 The SIA plan indicating which measures the Requiring Body has committed to undertake and those that have been proposed, but not committed to be undertaken by the Requiring Body Not Applicable

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CHAPTER 8

SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

8.1 Description of institutional structures and key person responsible for each mitigation measures RFCT in LAR&R Act, 2013 defines the Administrator appointed by the State Government would be the person responsible for Preparation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme for affected families of Land Acquisition. Subject to the superintendence/ directions / control of the appropriate Government and the Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement, the formulation, execution and monitoring of the Rehabilitation & Resettlement Scheme shall vest with the Administrator. In the proposed and acquisition for the construction of Kumbalam- Thevara bridge and approach road, the major mitigation measures from the acquisition can be handled by providing the appropriate compensation under the RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013. As per G.O. (Ms) No.485/2015/RD, dated 23/09/2015, The Kerala State Policy for Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, the District Level Fair Compensation, Resettlement and Resettlement Committee comprising : • District Collector, Administrator for resettlement and rehabilitation, • Land Acquisition officer, • Finance Officer, • Representatives of the requiring body to take financial decisions on its behalf.

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• Representatives of Local Self Government Institution to monitor the

Rehabilitation Action Plan. 8.2 Specify role of Non-Governmental Organizations Not applicable

8.3 Indicate capacities required and capacity building plan, including technical assistance if any PWD Bridges division may provide necessary information to the governing offices and shall finalize the resources and capacities in consultation meetings.

8.4 Timelines for each activity Timeline will be finalized as per the Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2015.

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CHAPTER 9

SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN BUDGET AND FINANCING OF MITIGATION PLAN

9.1 Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation costs The financial Sanction for the project has been accorded by Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) for an amount of 97.453 Crores.

9.2 Annual budget and plan of action Not Applicable

9.3 Funding sources with break up Not Applicable

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CHAPTER 10

SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION 10.1 Key monitoring and evaluative indicators  Fair compensation  Resettlement procedures on time without affecting the livelihood of families  Speedy procedures and disbursement of compensation  Time bound clearance of construction waste from the site

10.2 Reporting mechanisms and monitoring roles Rehabilitation and Resettlement procedures as stated in the Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules 2015 will be applicable.

10.3 Plan for independent evaluation Not Applicable

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CHAPTER 11 ANALYSIS OF COSTS AND BENEFITS AND RECOMMENDATION ON ACQUISITION 11.1 Final conclusions on assessment of public purpose, less displacing alternatives, minimum requirements of land, the nature and intensity of social impacts, and viable mitigation measures will address costs The demand for a bridge between Kumbalam and Thevara is almost 2 decades old. Making this bridge a reality will help the folks ate Kumbalam reach the city in 4-5 KMs instead of going all the way through the bye pass. The proposed project is to construct a bridge across Vembanad Lake connecting Kumbalam and Thevara Ferry. The bridge will connect the Kumbalam and Thevara in Ernakulam District.

With the present land mapping done for the project, 23persons are to be directly affected. The proposed acquisition will not cause any displacement since no residential buildings are to be affected but 1 owner will lose his livelihood. Besides the SIA team could understand that the land acquisition will also cause indirect impact on 8 families at Kumbalam. 2 of them are running kiosks, 1 is a tenant businessman and 5 are working in this tenant‟s shop for more than 3 years. During the survey 7 families revealed that the income from the affected shops is their livelihood. The impacts can be mitigated by providing fair compensation, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Package based on RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013 and environmental measures to replant trees. Further, the project areas in general are positive on the proposed project as it helps to implement the plan in a better way.

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11.2 The above analysis will use the equity principle as a framework of analysis for presenting a final recommendation on whether the acquisition should go through or not. Based on the analysis and assessment of the positive and negative impacts of the land acquisition for the construction of Kumbalam-Thevara bridge and approach road, it is understood that the project is expected to improve quality of living in the region especially in case of transportation and the same is empathized by many of the affected persons despite the adverse impact the project brings. Hence the SIA Team recommends the project of Land Acquisition for the construction of Kumbalam-Thevarabridge and approach road, to be implemented with the existing land acquisition plans. The following measures are recommended to mitigate the impact

Compensation should be provided to the land owners as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 &KeralaRight to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules 2015. The Rehabilitation and Resettlement package shall be provided to the affected families as per the Policies issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(MS)No.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015 and vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 Ensure that the functioning of the shops which are not included or partially included in the acquisition is not hindering during the project construction period. Otherwise consider for compensation for the affected livelihood during the construction period.

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Consider the persons who are functioning in the project area as business men and labours for more than 3 years for compensation if they have sufficient documents. During the project construction period the unhindered mobility of the people and proper waste management should be ensured. Reinstall the basic facilities such as entrance to the house and shop and water tank without causing inconvenience to the families.

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REFERENCES

1. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 2. Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules 2015. 3. Kerala State Policy issued by Revenue (B) department G.O.(MS)No. 485/2015/RD dated 23.09.2015 for fair compensation and transparency 4. Kerala State Policy for Rehabilitation and Resettlement Package for acquisition of Land in the State in lieu of RCFTLAAR Act, 2013 G.O. (Ms) No. 448/2017/RD dated 20/12/2017 5. The related information received from Kerala PWD (Roads and Bridges) Ernakulam

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