Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 43467-016 April 2019

IND: Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2

Submitted by:

Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd. (DISCOM-C),

This initial environmental examination report 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. This is an updated version of IEE posted in September 2011 available on https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/madhya-pradesh-energy-efficiency-improvement-investment- program-tranche-2-draft. 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.

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION REPORT

ADB Loan No. 2830 IND (Tranche-2) Project Number: 43467-016 (December 2018)

IND: Madhya Pradesh Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program- Tranche-2

Prepared by:

Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization Bhopal (Under Department of Environment, Government of MP)

Prepared for:

EXECUTING AGENCY Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) Bhopal, MP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...... 9 1.1 Overview of the Project ...... 10 1.2 Impact and Outcome ...... 12 1.3 The Need for an Initial Environmental Examination ...... 13 1.4 Requirements of Asian Development Bank...... 14 1.5 Objectives of the IEE ...... 14 1.6 Scope and Methodology ...... 14 1.7 Structure of the Updated Report ...... 15 CHAPTER 2: POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 17 2.1 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009...... 17 2.2 Applicable National and State Legislation ...... 18 2.3 National and State Environmental Assessment Requirements ...... 18 2.4 Applicable International Environmental Agreements ...... 24 2.5 Other Applicable Laws and Policies ...... 24 CHAPTER 3: PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 25 3.1 Introduction ...... 25 3.2 Objective & Benefits ...... 25 3.3 Updated Scope of Work ...... 26 3.4 Location & Component ...... 28 3.5 Implementation Schedule ...... 32 3.6 Project component and area effect of updated scope ...... 33 CHAPTER 4: DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ...... 33 4.1 Physical Resources ...... 33 4.2 Meteorology and Climate ...... 33 4.3 Air Quality and Noise ...... 34 4.4 Natural Hazards ...... 36 4.5 Water Resources ...... 41 4.6 Biological Resources ...... 45 4.7 Aquatic Ecology ...... 47 4.8 Socioeconomic profile ...... 47 4.9 Water Supply and Sanitation ...... 48 4.10 Land Use ...... 48 4.11 Employment, Income and Governance ...... 49 4.12 Cultural and archaeological resources ...... 49 4.13 Climate change impacts ...... 50 CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 51 CHAPTER 6: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ...... 54 6.1 Introduction ...... 54 6.2 Pre-construction and design phase ...... 54 6.3 Construction Phase ...... 56 6.4 Operation Phase ...... 60 CHAPTER 7: INFORMATION DISCLOUSER,CUNSULTATION & PARTICIPICATION ...... 67 CHAPTER 8: GRIEVANCE READRESS MECHANISM ...... 69 CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN & INSITUSANAL SETUP ...... 72 CHAPTER 10: ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE ...... 79 CHAPTER 11: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ...... 90

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LIST OF TABLES Table 1.1 Financing Plan of DISCOM-C Table 2.1 Permissions/Clearances Required for the Project Table 2.2 Comparison of Environmental Requirements of ADB and GoI Table 3.1 Summary of Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-central Table 3.2 Summary of Quantum Variation of FSP Comments Table 4.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Project Area Table 4.2 Noise Level Monitoring of Project Area Table 4.3 Calamity Events in Madhya Pradesh (1992-2007) Table 4.4 Surface Water Quality Monitoring of Project Area Table 4.5 Ground Water Quality Monitoring of Project Area Table 4.6 Basin Wise Water Resources and Availability Table 4.7 National Park and Sanctuaries in central Madhya Pradesh Table 4.8 Land Use Pattern in Madhya Pradesh Table 5.1 With Project and Without Project Scenario Table 6.1 Anticipated Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures Table 7.1 Summary of Public Consultation held in FSP Area Table 7.2 Public Consultation Plan during Implementation Table 9.1 Environmental Management Plan Table 9.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan Table 10.1 Status of Environmental Regulatory Requirements Table 10.2 EMP Compliances Status of Project Table 10.3 Compliance status with Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 MP-DISCOM Central Jurisdiction Figure 1.2 Indicative Project Implementation Arrangements Figure 2.1 Environmental Clearance Process in Figure 3.1 Original/updated scope of work in different districts under ADB Loan 2830 Figure 3.2 Project Implementation Schedule Figure 4.1 Seismic Regions of India Figure 4.2 Earthquake Zone in Madhya Pradesh Figure 4.3 Drought affected District of Madhya Pradesh Figure 4.4 Flood affected Districts of MP Figure 4.5 Groundwater Quality of MP Figure 4.6. Major river system under DISCOM-C Figure 4.7 Map of Forest Cover in Madhya Pradesh Figure 4.8 Map of National Park, Sanctuaries & Ramsar Site Under DISCOM-C Figure 8.1 Processes for Grievance Redress Mechanism at the DISCOM-C

iii LIST OF APPENDIXES Appendix I REA Checklist of Subprojects Appendix II List of Acts, Rules and Notifications, India as Applicable to the Project Appendix III India and International Environmental Agreements Appendix IV Detailed Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-Central Appendix V Land Allotment Circular of Deptt of Revenue, Govt of MP Appendix VI Photographs of Progress and public consultation Appendix VII GRC Formation Circular of DISCOM-Central Appendix VIII Sample Attendance Sheet of Public Consultation Appendix IX Standard of Ambient Air Quality & Noise Level Appendix X Establishment of Environmental Safeguard Management Unit (ESMU) Appendix XI Sample of GRC meeting has been conducted regularly on monthly basis

iv CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (As of 1 December 2018) Currency Unit – Indian Rupee (Rs) Rs 1.00 = $ 0.0144 $1.00 = Rs 69.6773 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank CEA Central Environmental Authority DISCOM Distribution Company DISCOM-C Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited DISCOM-E Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited DISCOM-W Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited DC or D/C Double Circuit DPR Detailed Project Report EA Executing Agency EHV Extra High Voltage EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan EPCO Environmental Planning & Coordination Organization EMR Environmental Monitoring Report GOMP Government of Madhya Pradesh GoI Government of India MPPCB MP Pollution Control Board GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism HVDS High-Voltage Distribution System IA Implementing Agency IEE Initial Environmental Examination MFF Multi-tranche Financing Facility MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change MP Madhya Pradesh MP TRADECO Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company Limited MPERC Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission MPPSIP Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program MPSEB Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board MPPTCL Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited MOP Ministry of Power PTCC Power Telecom Co-ordination Committee PGCIL Power Grid Corporation of India Limited PMU Project Management Unit RE Rural Electrification RP Resettlement Plan ROW Right of Way WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Ha. (hectare) 10,000 sq m km. (kilometer) 1,000 m kV Kilovolt (1,000 volt) kWh Kilowatt- hour mG milli Gauss MVA Megavolt-Ampere MW Mega Watt o degree Celsius C

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 Introduction

1. An adequate, better-quality supply of electric power in rural Madhya Pradesh, where 70% of the population lives, would spur economic growth and development. In order to ensure a good quality, 24-hour supply of power to rural households, the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) has been undertaking a distribution improvement program (feeder separation project) with an approximate cost of $1,100 million. The investment program includes installation of separate feeders for households and irrigation water pumps, install high-voltage distribution systems (HVDSs), provide new power connections, install meters, map the assets of the distribution companies (DISCOMs), and undertake network analysis to ensure better quality power supply to households and the financial sustainability of M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) Bhopal, incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, having its Registered Office at Govindpura Nishta Parisar, Govindpura, Bijli Colony, Govindpura, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh with the concurrence of Government of Madhya Pradesh, launched projects for Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program. The tranche-2 investment programs coverering , , , Datia and districts under Gwalior region served by Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company (DISCOM-C). 2. The Feeder Separation Project was a continuation of the on-going distribution improvements and it has enabled 24 hours reaping the full benefits of power sector reforms undertaken with the help of ADB program loan (IND – 2830- Tranche-2) that created an enabling policy framework. Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) launched Feeder Separation Programme (FSP) (hereinafter referred as FSP Project) to separate domestic load from agricultural load in rural areas. The Energy Department, GoMP, conveyed in principle sanction in April 2010 and decided in May 2010 to implement the programme in two phases. The main objectives of the programme were: (i) To provide continuous 24 hours power supply to households and continuous 10 hours power supply to agriculture pumps in rural areas and (ii) To reduce the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses of the distribution system from eight per cent to 22 per cent in the rural areas.

1 3. A combined IEE report for all distribution companies & power distribution were submitted for ADB‘s approval in September, 2011. However, during the course of progress of the works & survey carried out, extra quantum of work was executed with respect to original scope of work planned for MFF –Trench-2. In light of extra works done, the IEE report is updated on December 2018 to reflect variation by addition & deletion of updated scope of works mentioned in Table No.3.1 under DISCOM-C.

2.0 Policy, Legal & Administrative Framework

4. The Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009) of ADB sets out the requirements for environmental safeguard that applies to all ADB-financed projects. Under the SPS 2009, the project is classified as B on environment requiring the preparation of an initial environmental examination (IEE). Following the requirements of SPS 2009, this updated IEE is prepared covering the components of the going on project/ subprojects on feeder separation project of DISCOM-C jurisdiction for Bhopal& Gwalior regions. The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF &CC), GoI, in its notification in September 2006, has exempted Distribution & distribution projects from environmental clearances due to the non-polluting nature of its activities.1 However, forest clearances under the Forest Conservation Act 1980 will be necessary in the event that Distribution / distribution line passes through forest areas, if any.

3.0 Project Description

5. The main scope of work consist of major works like (i) laying of separate 11kV domestic feeders (11kV lines) from existing 33/11 kilovolt (kV) substation (ii) replacement of bare conductor by Aerial Bunched (AB) cable (iii) Installation of DTRs and their metrication to ensure optimum loading, replacement of damaged service lines by Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) cables, to provide new connections to hundred per cent households and metrication of unmetered consumers and (iv) consumer indexing in Circles/Districts in Gwalior region of central DISCOM of MP. The project comprises subprojects under the following components: The main scopes of the scheme are:  Component-1- Feeder Separation comprising construction of new 11 KV lines and rehabilitation and upgrades of existing 11 KV lines, so as to separate power supply to irrigation pumps & households.

1 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006).

2  Components-2- Installation of HVDS comprising installation of new distribution transformers and conversion of bare conductor LV lines to aerial bundled cables.

 Compnent-3- Supply of Quality Improvement & Metering comprising mapping of distribution assets & associated global positioned system (GPS) surveys, installation of meters, network management improvement of systems at 11 KV.

4.0 Description of Environment

6. The distribution system improvement project of DISCOM-C are located in various geographic locations in Bhopal & Gwalior region of Central MP, which lies between latitude 21º16' and 26º52'N and longitude 76º10‟ and 79º08'E. Bhopal is located in North of the upper limit of Vindhya Mountain Ranges. DISCOM-C covers 96069 sq km out of total MP covers a geographical area of 308,245 sq km or about 31.16 % of the total area. The distribution network of DISCOM-C includes 16 districts viz, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Gwalior, Datia, , Guna Ashoknagar in Gwalior Region and Rajgarh, Vidisha, Sehore, Bhopal, Raisen, Hoshangabad, Harda and Betul in Bhopal Region. MP is traversed by the, Satpura and Vindhya hill ranges. The tranche-2 investment programs are coverering Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia and Sheopur districts under Gwalior region served by Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company (DISCOM-C). Most of MP has an elevation of between 300 to 550 meters above mean sea level. Low- lying areas are in the narrow Narmada valley in the central southern parts. In general, MP stretches across a geographically elevated1.The Central Narmada Plateau, Vindhya Plateau and Gird region exist in the region. It consists of Black Soil and Alluvial Soil mainly. Wheat and Jowar constitute important crops. In that region black, brown and bhatori (stony) soil make up the main classes of soil. The soil of the region is rich and fertile and of variety ranging from rich clayey to gravelly. The region, predominantly agricultural, enjoys the black, alluvial soil ideal for the cultivation of cotton; textile manufacture represents an important industry. Environmental attributes of distribution lines and substation locations are also discussed.

5.0 Analysis of Alternatives

7. The subprojects were selected following criteria and appropriate survey methods with

3 the objectives of avoiding the potential significant adverse environmental impacts and land acquisition. Distribution system improvement projects are not located within the areas declared as forest by MoEF & CC, cultural and archaeological sites considered of national importance, and the 3 national parks and 10 wildlife sanctuaries in Central Madhya Pradesh.

6.0 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

8. The selection of the subprojects included in the distribution system improvement was guided by 13 site selection criteria and a 17-question checklist with an overall objective of avoiding potential significant adverse environmental impacts and land acquisition. Distribution line subprojects traverse mainly agricultural land planted to soybean rice, corn, vegetables and other seasonal crops. The updated IEE report confirms that no subproject is located inside or near to any designated core, buffer or eco-sensitive areas of National, Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves, Protected Wetlands, Forest or any other Ecological/ Environmentally sensitive areas declared by MoEF & CC, GoI. Further, also confirms that there is no Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) species of flora and fauna found within the project area. It is also ensured that there is no case of tree cutting/ felling only trimming or pruning is allowed within the project area. However, at some places tree and herbs are planted within or near the project area. There is no project location fall inside or near to any archeological and/or protected monuments. The subprojects are not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts but may cause temporary impacts during construction such as increased noise and dust level that may cause inconvenience to local people, accumulation of scrap materials/debris, and increased presence of workers at substation construction sites which can be readily mitigated by good construction engineering practices and proper planning. 9. An environmental management plan and environmental monitoring plan has updated with respect to extra quantum of works executed for Component 1: Feeder Separation, 232 Nos. Extension of 11 kv bay in existing 33/11 kv Substation work, 7080.40 kms 11 kv line on 140 kg. 8m OCC Pole, 9312 Nos. 11 kv DP structure on 140 kg 8m PCC Pole, 866 Nos. Road Crossing on H-beam, 8302 Nos. Raising the heights in vertical clearance on 11 kv Line, 8450 Nos. 25 KVA, 11/0.433 KV& 3-phase distribution transformer Substation with metering and 470 Nos. installation of AB Switch on 11 kv line work have been completed. Component 2: HVDS & Associated LV lines, The Conversion of existing

4 LV to HV lines on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole has totally dropped, 1411.65 kms LV lines 3- phase, 5-wires overhead using AB cable XLPE 50/25 sqmm on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole, 404.08 kms Replacement of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 50 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines, 2794.35 kms Replacement of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 25 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines and 304 kms Shifting of existing 11/0.433 kv 3-phase distribution transformer substation to new location and 45 Nos. renovation of existing transformer and installation and commissioning of energy meter work have been completed. Component 3: Quality Improvement, Metering, 87944 Nos. Material & erection of new meter to unmetered consumer, 55209 Nos. providing new 1- connection, 1642 Nos. providing new 3- connection and 3087 Nos. replacement of defective single phase/three phase which has shown in Table 3.1 and Table 3.2.

7.0 Information Disclosure, Consultation, and Participation

10. Initial consultation with project beneficiaries & stakeholder were done during the site visits during June-August 2018. Public Concerns of local people were common and they include: (i) load shedding and lack of reliable and stable supply of power affecting their produce and livelihood, and (ii) timely compensation to farmers affected during feeder separation project. Local people are aware of the present project and are generally supportive due to expected long-term benefit of reliable and stable supply of power. This final updated IEE will be posted on the ADB website as required by SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. A project factsheet or a frequently asked questions flyer in will be made available at the EAs field offices. A side from this public disclosure requirement, the Right to Information Act 2005 of GoI also provides for additional obligation for the EAs to provide information about the project.

8.0 Grievance Redress Mechanism

11. A grievance redress mechanism has been established by the PMU-DISCOM-C to EA to deal with complaint(s) from affected persons (APs) during implementation. APs can seek redress of their grievance at three levels: (i) the PMU at concerning EA, (ii) the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC), and (iii) the appropriate courts of law. GRC is set up by the PMU in concerning EA as soon as the project commences and doing function as such from construction to operation. The PMU in concerning EA is ensures the representation of women on the members of GRC which consist of representatives from the local Panchayat 5 Head, a District Revenue Commissioner, representative from the EPC Contractor(s) only during construction phase, designated staff of EA on safeguards, Manager/Director of EA, and a witness of the complainant/affected person.

9.0 Environmental Management Plan & Institutional Set-up

12. An environmental management plan is updated along with this report. The mitigation measures for the corresponding environmental impacts identified are presented in Table 9.1. The environmental management plan (EMP) is being continued from starting of project activities, and as needed, to accommodate any change in the condition of the site or alignment of the feeder separation line after the contractor survey, performance of EPC Contractor(s), and feedback from local people or other stakeholders (if any). DISCOM-C has a PMU responsible for procurement, feasibility assessments, and bid planning. PMU staffs are aware of safeguards issues and compliance as needed. The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited, Bhopal (DISCOM-C) is serving as the executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies (IAs) for the project. DISCOM-C has established project management units (PMUs/ESMU) to implement the ADB loans in Distribution System Improvement Program. They are continuing as PMUs of the proposed project. 13. A Project Management Unit (PMU of DISCOM-C had set up at Bhopal and four Project Implementing Units (PIU) at Gwalior, Morena, Bhind and Sheopur circles have been made. The PMU nodal officer and PIUs designated nodal officers are responsible for project management and safeguards compliance. The PMU has also hired an environmental consultant for safeguards documentation. PMU had incorporated terms & conditions in work orders placed to EPC Contractor(s) of their responsibility to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB.

10.0 Environmental Due Diligence

14. The DISCOM-C was started implementation of subproject in September 2011 under ADB loan-2830 IND tranche-2 with priority of identification of project location and implementation of the project in a time bound manner. During the progress of subproject implementation, original scope of work has been updated on quantity of subproject components based on actual surveys & site conditions. Now total updated total scope of work has been summarized based on survey & shown in Table 3.1 in chapter-3 under 6 project description. Status of feeder separation project is under completion. This section ascertains presence of any residual environmental impacts due to implementation of works and other change in scope as described above, and suggests appropriate, time-bound corrective measures if any to address those residual environmental impacts. The details are given in chapter 10 of this report.

11.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

15. The investment program includes installation of separate feeders for households and irrigation water pumps, install high-voltage distribution systems (HVDSs), provide new power connections, install meters, map the assets of the distribution companies (DISCOMs), and undertake network analysis to ensure better quality power supply to households and the financial sustainability of M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) Bhopal. The main objectives of the programme were:  To provide continuous 24 hours power supply to households and continuous 10 hours power supply to agriculture pumps in rural areas and  To reduce the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses of the distribution system from eight per cent to 22 per cent in the rural areas.

16. The Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009) of ADB sets out the requirements for environmental safeguard that applies to all ADB-financed projects. The feeder separation project is being fulfills all the requirements and administrative framework as defined in SPS 2009. The project description is given above in point no. 3 Para 6 includes Feeder Separation comprising construction of new 11 KV lines and rehabilitation and upgrades of existing 11 KV lines, Installation of HVDS comprising installation of new distribution transformers and conversion of bare conductor LV lines to aerial bundled cables, Quality Improvement & new metering comprising mapping of distribution assets. The tranche-2 investment programs are coverering Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia and Sheopur districts under Gwalior region of DOSCOM-C. FS project are not located within the areas declared as forest by MoEF & CC, cultural and archaeological sites considered of national importance, and the 3 national parks and 10 wildlife sanctuaries in Central Madhya Pradesh. The subprojects are not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts but may cause temporary impacts during construction such as increased noise and dust level that may cause inconvenience to local people, accumulation of scrap

7 materials/debris, and increased presence of workers at substation construction sites which can be readily mitigated by good construction engineering practices and proper planning. 17. Initial consultation with project beneficiaries & stakeholder were done during the site visits during June-August 2018. Local people are aware of the present project and are generally supportive due to expected long-term benefit of reliable and stable supply of power. This final updated IEE will be posted on the ADB website as required by SPS 2009. A side from this public disclosure requirement, the Right to Information Act 2005 of GoI also provides for additional obligation for the EAs to provide information about the project. Consultations will continue throughout the project. A grievance redress mechanism has been set up by the PMU in DISCOM-C to properly address complaints and issues that may arise from affected persons during implementation. 18. The environmental management plan (EMP) is being continued from starting of project activities, and as needed, to accommodate any change in the condition of the site or alignment of the feeder separation line after the contractor survey, performance of EPC Contractor(s), and feedback from local people or other stakeholders (if any). PMU of DISCOM-C had set up at Bhopal and four Project Implementing Units (PIU) at Gwalior, Morena, Bhind and Sheopur circles have been made. The PMU nodal officer and PIUs designated nodal officers are responsible for project management and safeguards compliance. The PMU has also hired an environmental consultant for safeguards documentation. PMU had incorporated terms & conditions in work orders placed to EPC Contractor(s) of their responsibility to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB. During the progress of subproject implementation, original scope of work has been updated on quantity of subproject components based on actual surveys & site conditions. There is no presence of any residual environmental impacts due to implementation of works and other change in scope as described above.

8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

19. The Integrated Energy Policy of India, 2006, envisages the adequate and reliable supply of energy in a technically efficient, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable manner. Moreover, inclusive growth and development is a policy priority of the Government of India; in the power sector this translates into equity in power supply quality to rural and urban areas. The ongoing feeder separation program in Madhya Pradesh needs flexible financial support to achieve its long-term objectives.

Figure 1.1: Jurisdiction Map of MP DISCOM-C

20. The Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) represents a slice of long-term contract packages of an investment program. The investment program is supported by necessary MFF elements, such as a policy framework, strategic vision, and sector road map together with a detailed investment plan. GoMP preferred an MFF rather than a project or a sector loan mainly because of the successful implementation of the previous MFF. In order to ensure a good quality, 24-hour supply of power to rural households, the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) has been undertaken a distribution improvement program (Feeder Separation Program) with an approximate cost of $1,100 million.

9 21. A transmission company and three distribution companies involved in the power distribution and transmission service in Madhya Pradesh as a result of restructuring the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB) in 20052. The MPSEB was dissolved on 26 April 2012. The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Ltd. (MPPMCL, previously known as Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company) is the holding company of the three distribution companies (DISCOMs). The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited (MPMKVVCL) as power distribution company-DISCOM-C serves as the executing agency (EA) as well as implementing agency (IA) for the project. MPMKVVCL-DISCOM-Central has established project management units (PMUs) for implementing the project in Gwalior region (Figure-1.1).

1.1 Overview of the Project

22. The Madhya Pradesh Efficiency Improvement Investment Program under Trench-2, known as Feeder Separation Project (FSP) under ADB loan-2830-IND, includes installation of separate feeders for households and irrigation water pumps, install high- voltage distribution systems (HVDSs), provide new power connections, install meters, map the assets of the distribution companies (DISCOM-C), and undertake network analysis to ensure better quality power supply to households and the financial sustainability of the DISCOM-C. 23. In the present, power supply lines in rural areas supply power for both agricultural pumps and other customers. This mixed rural distribution network faces several problems: the overuse of subsidized electricity for agricultural water pumping leaves households with an inadequate power supply, and the unauthorized use of electricity causes the DISCOM-C to suffer financial losses. Aging and overloaded distribution lines and transformers result in excessive technical losses and poor quality power. To prevent the overuse of electricity by agricultural pumps and to reduce losses, the DISCOM-C switch on the distribution lines serving the rural areas for a limited number of hours per day. The existing mixed-feeder system does not allow power to be supplied on a 24-hour basis to households and business establishments, constraining economic growth and development in rural areas. To promote efficient use of groundwater in agriculture and improve on-farm water conservation practices, the DISCOMs supply 3-phase electricity in rural areas for 8–10 hours daily. 2 The Government of Madhya Pradesh vide Order No. 3679-FRS-18-13-2002 dated 31st May, 2005,

10 24. However, this constraints economic activities and the constant (24-hour) supply of quality power to households. Attempted supply of one phase power, after 8– 10-hour supply of three phase power, to reduce overuse of power by irrigation pumps by the DISCOMs was not effective. Separation of power supply lines (feeders) to agriculture and other customers is necessary to ensure the 24-hour supply of power to households. Additional measures such as installation of a HVDS and metering; together with better system management practices are necessary to reduce DISCOM-C technical and commercial losses. 25. DISCOM-C Bhopal is covering power supply to villages of Gwalior and Bhopal regions. Agricultural pumps are normally provided 3 phase supply for six to eight hours & in remaining hours either supply is not available or 1 phase supply is being made available on 11 KV rural feeders so that pumps could not run but Domestic light and fan and other load of village may get supply. This is done by disconnecting one phase of the 11 KV supply. But this arrangement is not fruitful & effective. Cultivators normally make use of phase splitters to run their motors. This ultimately increases the loading of feeders abnormally. Distribution system improvement and installation of an HVDS were the main measures taken to reduce losses under the abovementioned SDP and the previous MFF. 26. These investments were undertaken mainly in urban areas. While the distribution systems in urban areas were supported with the HVDS and other improvements, the Government of India‘s rural electrification program RGGV Yojna expanded the power supply to rural areas. The recent expansion of the distribution network to rural areas with long low- voltage lines and unmetered connections is one reason for the high average distribution losses in the state, despite the substantial loss reduction in urban areas. GoMP feeder separation program sets out a clear road map for distribution improvements with the objective of reducing these high loses by separating feeders and installing HVDS. This will enable the DISCOM-C to ensure a 24 hour supply of good quality power to households and other customers in the villages. An irrigation pump is receiving a pre announced supply of 3-phase power for 8 hours. A combined IEE report for all distribution companies & power transmission were submitted for ADB‘s approval in April, 2011. However, during the course of progress of the project implementation, feeder separation lines were also added to the same project and some were dropped. In this connection, variation of quantum of works from the ADB approved original scope of work were noted & executed and updated quantity of actual work shown in Table 3.1, the IEE report is updated on December. 2018 to reflect updated quantum of works based on survey &

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1.2 Impact and Outcome

27. The investment program‘s broader long-term impact would be inclusive economic growth in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh through access by households to a continuous, higher-quality electricity supply. The measurable impact in the short term would be the 24-hour supply of higher-quality electricity to rural households in Madhya Pradesh. The investment program‘s outcome would be improved operational efficiency in electricity distribution in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh. Uninterrupted, quality power supply to domestic rural consumers by providing better quality and uninterrupted power supply, there would be over-all development of Rural mass that will improve their standard of living, improved economic condition thereby over-all development in the DISCOM-C area are mentioned as under: o Flattening of load curve in a judicial way. o Therefore reducing the cost of power purchase and reducing the penalty for unscheduled interruption, o Better energy accounting for agricultural consumption, Reduction of T&D and AT&C losses, o System strengthening by improving the infrastructure, o Improved voltage profile to every Domestic Consumer, o Theft of energy will be practically minimized, o Failure of Distribution Transformers will almost be negligible & o Chances of adding illegal connections will be completely eliminated

28. Presently due to lengthy LT line and voltage drop, the voltage received at the consumer end drops down. Theft of energy will be minimized. Failure rate of Distribution Transformers will be minimized. Chances of running illegal motors during supply office period are completely eliminated. The significant reduction in T & D Losses. Improved voltage profile to every domestic Consumer. Table 1.1- Financing Plan of DISCOM – C Finance Source Amount INR-Cr Share of Total (%) Asian Development Bank 360.97 83.07 Ordinary capital resources (loan) 0 0 Government ( DISCOM-C) 73.56 16.93 Total 434.53 100 Source: DISCOM-C

29. DISCOM-C is the executing agencies (EA) and at the same time, implementing agencies. A project management unit (PMU) has been set up within executing agency / implementing agency. The MP Department of Energy is providing the supervision and coordination of project activities implemented by the DISCOM-C. Figure 1.2 shows the indicative implementation arrangement of DISCOM-C.

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Figure 1.2: Indicative Project Implementation Arrangements

1.3 The Need for an Initial Environmental Examination

National Requirements 30. The Government of India (GoI) considers power Distribution projects as environment- friendly compared to other power development projects since they do not generate and dispose of hazardous waste to land air and water, thus, they are not included within the realm of the Environment Protection Act 1986. In September 2006, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF&CC) has issued a notification regarding environmental clearance and the power distribution projects are exempted from environmental clearances due to its non-polluting nature.3 Therefore, no environmental clearances for the proposed project will be required from the MoEF&CC or from the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB). 31. However, under the Forest Conservation Act 1980, if power Distribution projects will traverse or affect land classified as forest by GoI, forest clearance has to be obtained from the relevant authorities to prevent deforestation and degradation. 3. http://www.mpenergy.nic.in/sites/default/files/24X7-doc.pdf

13 The MP state government cannot de-classify any forest land or authorize its use to any non-forest purpose without the approval of the Central government. This stringent requirement, avoidance of land designated as forest by GoI has been included as one of the main criteria for site selection in power Distribution and distribution projects.

1.4 Requirements of Asian Development Bank

32. The Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009) of ADB sets out the requirements for environmental safeguard that applies to all ADB-financed projects.4 Under SPS 2009, projects that require financing from ADB are screened and categorized based on their potential environmental impacts. This project is classified by ADB as Category B on environment requiring the preparation of an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE). Following the requirements of SPS 2009, this updated IEE is prepared covering the components of the project under implementation & Updation of DISCOM-C, since submission of the previous combined ADB approved IEE report of September 2011 on feeder separation project (FSP).

1.5 Objectives of the IEE

33. The objectives in undertaking an IEE are:  To assess the environmental impacts – positive and negative associated with the proposed project;  To identify the corresponding mitigation and/or enhancement measures for the environmental impacts; and,  To ensure that all statutory requirements for the project such as applicable rules and regulations, clearances required (if any), etc. have been considered to ensure compliance.

1.6 Scope and Methodology

34. The scope of the IEE covers the general environmental profile of central MP, an assessment of the potential environmental impacts on physical, ecological, economic, and social and cultural resources within the projects influence area during design and/or pre-construction, construction, and operation stages. An environmental management plan and an environmental monitoring plan are integral part of the IEE. The IEE followed a number of steps: 4 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006).

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 Conduct field visits to collect primary or secondary data relevant to the project area to establish the baseline environmental condition;  Assess the potential impacts on environmental attributes due to the location, design, construction and operation of the Project through field investigations and data analysis;  Explore opportunities for environmental enhancement and identify measures;  Prepare an environment management plan (EMP) outlining the measures for mitigating the impacts identified including the institutional arrangements;  Identify critical environmental parameters required to be monitored subsequent to the implementation of the Project and prepare an environmental monitoring plan;  Compare the environmental safeguard requirements of GoI, GoMP and ADB, and identify measures to bridge the gap, if any;  Carry out consultation with affected stakeholders, local administrative bodies to identify perception of the Project, introduce project components and anticipated impacts; and,  Disclose the updated IEE at ADB website and prepare project brief and/or FAQs in local language to be made publicly available at the offices of DISCOM-C. 35. Earlier field visits and above mention steps were taken between Feb-March, 2011 & further updated during June - August 2018 to conduct visual inspection and to assess the existing condition of the physical and biological environment of selected subproject sites, consult with local people, Stakeholders that may be potentially affected by the subprojects, coordinate with DISCOM-C and local authorities, and to conduct secondary data collection.

1.7 Structure of the Updated Report

36. On the basics of SPS 2009, the IEE report has the following contents:

 Executive Summary: This section briefly describes the critical facts, significant findings, and recommended actions.  Introduction (Chapter1): Describes the overview of the project, environmental requirements, objectives and scope of the study, approach and methodology.  Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework (Chapter 2): Discusses the national and local legal and institutional framework within which the environmental assessment is carried out. It also identifies project-relevant international environmental agreements to which the GoI is a party or signatory and other requirements relevant to the proposed project such as no objection certificate, consent/permission from concerned departments and/or organizations, as applicable.  Project Description (Chapter 3): Provides an overview of the proposed project; its objectives and major components including maps showing the projects location.

15  Description of Environment (Chapter 4): Describes the relevant physical, biological, and socioeconomic conditions within Madhya Pradesh as the subprojects covered in the proposed project are spread all over the state  Analysis of Alternatives (Chapter 5): Examines the alternatives to proposed project sites to ensure avoidance of significant adverse environmental impacts  Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures (Chapter 6): Provides an assessment of the associated environmental impacts and corresponding mitigation measures. The environmental impacts and mitigation measures including the environmental monitoring are summarized in the environmental management plan and environmental monitoring plan.  Information Disclosure, Consultation, and Participation (Chapter 7): Describes the process of engaging stakeholders and information disclosure. This section summarizes the comments and concerns of affected persons.  Grievance Redress Mechanism (Chapter 8): This section describes the grievance redress framework and setting out the time frame and mechanisms for resolving potential complaints and/or issues from affected persons.  Environmental Management Plan & Institutional Set up (Chapter 9): Describes the set of mitigation and management measures to be taken for each identified environmental impact during project design, construction and operation. This section also includes monitoring and reporting procedure as well as institutional implementation arrangements.  Environmental Due Diligence (Chapter 10): Describes the residual environmental impact due to changed/ updated scope of works and time bound corrective measures, if any.  Conclusion and Recommendation (Chapter 11): Describes the findings & outcome of report. This section also includes benefits & impacts.

16 CHAPTER 2: POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

2.1 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009

37. ADB requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of its operations, and the requirements for environmental assessment are described in its Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009).5 This states that ADB requires environmental assessment of all project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, and loans involving financial intermediaries, and private sector loans. The nature of the environmental assessment required for a project depends on the significance of its environmental impacts, which are related to the type and location of the project, the sensitivity, scale, nature and magnitude of its potential impacts, and the availability of cost- effective mitigation measures. Projects are screened for their expected environmental impacts are assigned to one of the following four categories: (i) Category A. Projects could have significant adverse environmental impacts. An EIA is required to address significant impacts. (ii) Category B. Projects could have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree or significance than those in category A. An IEE is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. (iii) Category C. Projects are unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are reviewed. (iv) Category FI. Projects involve a credit line through a financial intermediary or an equity investment in a financial intermediary. The financial intermediary must apply an environmental management system, unless all Projects will result in insignificant impacts. 38. Rapid Environment Assessment (REA) checklist has been updated to support environment classification as category-B with respect to updated scope of work of DISCOM-C under ADB loan-2830 IND, which has been presented in Appendix -I. An EMP that addresses the potential impacts and risks identified by the environmental assessment shall be prepared. The level of detail and complexity of the EMP and the priority of the identified measures and actions will be commensurate with the Project‘s impact and risks. The updated IEE will be put in an accessible place (local government offices, libraries, community centers, etc.), and a summary translated into Hindi for the project- affected people and other stakeholders. ADB will post the following safeguard documents on its website so affected people, other stakeholders, and the general public can provide meaningful inputs into the project design and implementation. 5 Asian Development Bank Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS 2009), 17 2.2 Applicable National and State Legislation 39. The implementation of the project and subprojects will be governed by the GoI and GoMP6 environmental acts, rules, regulations, and standards. These regulations impose restrictions on activities to minimize and/or mitigate likely impacts on the environment. It is the responsibility of the project executing and implementing agencies to ensure subprojects are consistent with the policy, legal and administrative framework across all hierarchy - national, state municipal and local. Some of the applicable national and state acts/rules applicable to this project are as follows and details given in Appendix -II. Compliance with legislations (acts/rules) is mandatory at all stages of project implementation. (i) The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003 (ii) Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 (iii) Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 (iv) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, amended 1991 and including Rules/Notification issued under this Act. (v) The Biodiversity Act, 2002 2.3 National and State Environmental Assessment Requirements 40. As per GoI, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006, power transmission & distribution projects not listed as environmental sensitive projects and hence no environmental clearance is required from MP State Pollution Control Board (MPSPCB)7 or the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF&CC)8. Clearance from MP Forest Department is required only in cases where subproject is constructed on forestland or requires cutting of forest trees. Figure 2.1 shows the process of obtaining an environmental clearance in India. 41. MoEF&CC, GoI, vide its Notification Nos. S.O. 1533 dated September 14, 2006, reengineered the EIA process in India, also decentralized some powers, and made provision to constitute the SEIAA and SEAC for performing functions under the said Notification. In MP, the central Government constituted the SEIAA in the pursuance of the GoI notification on 1533(1) dated 14 September 2006. The SEIAA, MP bases its decision on the recommendations of the SEAC also constituted for MP as per the order.9 Table 2.1 discusses the permissions/ clearances required for the Project and Table 2.2 showing the comparison of Environmental Requirements of ADB and GoI. 6 ADB, Safeguard Policy Statement, June 2009, para.50, p.19. 7 MP Pollution Control Board. http://www.mppcb.nic.in/environment_legislation.htm. (Accessed 28 /02/ 2016) 8 Ibid 8. 9 MP SEIAA. http:// mpseiaa.nic.in/ mpseiaa_ aboutus.html. (Accessed 1 March, 2016). 18

Figure 2.1: Environmental Clearance process in India 19 Table 2.1: Permissions/Clearances Required for the Project S. No. Clearances Acts/Rules/ Notifications/ Guidelines Concerned Agency Responsibility 1. Environmental Clearance EIA Notification (2006; 2009) sets screening criteria to MoEF & CC, SEIAA DISCOM-C classify new and expansion projects based on potential environmental impacts. The category determines the level of environmental assessment. As per the Indian regulations, the environment impact assessment (EIA) is mandatory for eight types of project activities including mining, power generation, primary processing, materials production and processing, specific manufacturing and services sectors, infrastructure and construction. Under each category, the threshold limits are specified when it is mandatory to conduct an EIA. Power distribution projects are not listed as environmental sensitive projects. Environmental assessment will be carried out as per category of project. 2. Permission for Forest Conservation Act (1980) Procedural Guidelines MP Forest Deptt, DISCOM-C and felling of trees developed by the Department of Environment GoMP, District Level Contractor under the orders of the Hon’ble High Court; Tree Committee removal will be guided as per state government rules constituted by the State Govt. 3. Consent to operate Hot mix Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 MPPCB Contractor plant, Crushers, Batching Plant 4. Authorization for Disposal of Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules MPPCB Contractor Hazardous Waste 1989 5. Consent for Disposal of Water (Prevention and Control of MPPCB Contractor Sewage from Labour camps Pollution) Act 1974 6. Pollution Under Control Central Motor and Vehicle Act 1988 Department of Contractor Certificate Transport, GoMP

20 7. Employing Labour/ workers The Building and Other Construction Workers District Labour Contractor (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Commissioner Act, 1996.

Madhya Pradesh State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (MPSEIAA). Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) http://mpseiaa.nic.in/mpseiaa_aboutus.html. (Accessed 1 March, 2016)

Table 2.2: Comparison of Environmental Requirements of ADB and GoI Project Stage ADB GoI Gaps Screening &  Uses sector-specific rapid  EIA Notification (2006; 2009) set screening  As per the Indian regulations, Categorization environmental assessment checklist for criteria to classify new and expansion projects the environment impact screening based on potential environmental impacts as assessment (EIA) is mandatory  assigns categories based on potential follows: for eight types of project impacts: Category A, B1 and/orB2. activities including power  A - EIA required (irreversible, diverse  The category determines the level of generation, primary processing, or unprecedented adverse environmental assessment. materials production and environmental impacts) processing, specific  B – IEE required manufacturing and services  C - no environmental assessment sectors, infrastructure and required but a review of environmental construction. Under each implications is required category, the threshold limits  FI – ESMS required are specified when it is mandatory to conduct an EIA.  Power Distribution projects are not listed as environmental Sensitive projects. Environmental  Identify potential impacts on physical, Category A-  Power Distribution projects are Assessment biological, physical cultural resources,  Require Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) not listed as Environmental and socioeconomic aspects in the from Central Government in the MoEF & CC sensitive projects. context of project's area of influence through recommendation of Environmental  In such cases, however, to

21 (i.e., primary project site and facilities, Appraisal Committee (EAC). comply with the SPS (2009), and associated facilities) Category B – an Environmental assessment  Category B 1 projects require prior needs to be carried out. Environmental Clearance from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) through recommendations of State Environmental Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Category B2 –  Does not require EIA, goes directly to Appraisal stage. Analysis of For projects with potential  Compares feasible alternatives to the proposed  Under the National Law, Alternatives significant impacts (i.e., Category A) projects site, technology, design and operation Distribution projects have the  Examine alternatives to the project's including the “without project” situation in “right of way” location, design, and technology terms of their potential environmental impacts,  In such cases, however, to  Document rationale for selecting the the feasibility of mitigating these impacts, their comply with the SPS (2009), particular project location, design, and capital and recurrent costs, their suitability and Analysis of alternatives technology under local Conditions and abatement. needs to be carried out.  Consider "no project" alternative Meaningful  Starts early and continues during  Public consultation required to be undertaken  There are no major gaps. Consultation implementation through public notice prior to the approval by However the public  Undertaken in an atmosphere free of the MoEF & CC only for Category B1 and A consultation starts at a later intimidation projects. stage in the project cycle.  Gender inclusive and responsive  Starts at a later stage in the project cycle  Tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups  Allows for the incorporation of all relevant views of stakeholders Information ADB will post in its website the  Information disclosure required to be  No major gaps Disclosure following: undertaken through public notice prior to the  Draft EIA report posted on ADB approval by the MoEF & CC only for Category

22 website at least 120 days prior to Board B1 and A projects. consideration  Draft EA/EARF prior to appraisal  Final or updated EIA/IEE upon receipt  Environmental monitoring report submitted by borrowers upon receipt Grievance  Establish a mechanism to receive and  Grievance redress mechanism is not mentioned  Major gap. Redress facilitate resolution of grievances or in the regulations  To comply with the SPS 2009, Mechanism complaints a mechanism for redressed will be set up. Use of  Refers to Environmental Health and  The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986  The limiting value of some Environmental Safety Guidelines (EHS)2007  Various legislations addressing aspects such as pollutants specified in the Standards  If national regulations differ, more air and water pollution, hazardous substance Indian regulatory standards stringent will be followed management, etc. maybe different than those  If less stringent levels are appropriate  Occupational health and safety standards specified in EHS 2007 in view of specific project included in the Factories Act (India) and guidelines and hence some circumstances, provide full and various India specific Labor Laws gaps in certain detailed justification Monitoring and  Prepare monitoring reports on the  Post environmental clearance (EC) monitoring  .No major gaps Reporting progress of EMP is stipulated by the regulations, with half  Retain qualified and experienced yearly compliance reports to be made available external experts or NGOs to verify as public documents. monitoring information for Category  Latest report displayed on website of Projects regulatory authority  Prepare and implement corrective action plan if non-compliance is identified  Requires submission of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to ADB for review

23 2.4 Applicable International Environmental Agreements 42. International conventions such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) 10, Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) 11, Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) 12, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 13, and Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)14 are applicable for selection and screening of subprojects under restricted and /or sensitive areas. India is a party to these conventions as detailed in Appendix –III. For the subprojects, (i) animals and plant species found in the subproject sites are not included in the IUCN Red List; (ii) will not alter bird migration; (iii) sites are not within or adjacent to wetlands, protected or forest areas; and (iv) does not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. 43. Subprojects may be subject to Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) as per Article 3 and Annex A of the Convention and shall subscribe to the provisions set forth under the Convention. Subprojects may be subject to Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) as per Article 3 and Annex A of the Convention and shall subscribe to the provisions set forth under the Convention.

3.5 Other Applicable Laws and Policies

44. According to the Child Labor Act15 adolescents between the ages of 14 to 18 years, if employed, shall not be engaged in hazardous working conditions. The national and state laws cover the occupational health and safety of employees working only in factories and mines. However, the Indian Constitution stipulates provisions to ensure that the health and well-being of all employees are protected and the state has the duty to ensure protection. The project will ensure compliance to applicable core labour standards of ADB during design and implementation. 16 10 http://www.iucnredlist.org/about/red-list-overview. (Accessed 2 August 2013) 11 http://www.cms.int/about/intro.htm. (Accessed 2 August 2013) 12 http:// south asia.wetlands.org/Our Wetlands/ Overview of all wetlands with Ramsar status /tabid/634/Default.aspx. 13. http://www.cbd.int/convention/. (Accessed 1 August 2013) 14 http:// chm.pops.int/ Home/tabid/ 2121/mctl/ iewDetails/EventModID/871/EventID/407/xmid/6921/Default.aspx. (Accessed 2 August 2013) 15 The Ministry of Labor and Employment, Notification October 2006. http://www.childlineindia.org.in/pdf/ Amendment- 2006-Child-Labour-Act.pdf. (Accessed 2 August 2013 16 Asian Development Bank and International Labor Organization. Core Labor Standards. October 2006

24 CHAPTER 3: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Introduction

45. Madhya Pradesh (MP) is an agrarian state with 70% rural population, and inadequate power supply in rural areas is one of the major obstacles affecting the economic growth and development. At present, rural power feeders feed mixed agriculture and domestic/village loads approximately for 8-10 hours. Agricultural pumps are provided with three-phase supply for 6-8 hours. During the rest of the period, single-phase supply on the HV line is made available, intended for use in households and small businesses. Farmers use phase splitters and run their water pumps for extended hours resulting in power interruptions, abnormal loading of feeders and failures of distribution transformers. The currently inefficient system results in households not getting power round the clock, leads to unbalanced loading of transformers and defeating the purpose of load shedding. Moreover, the current system of common supply to households and water pumps makes it difficult to locate and reduce commercial losses. 46. Feeder separation refers to supply of electricity to households and water pumps separately. This will allow the distribution company to cut off supply to water pumps as and when needed, undertake proper every audits and locate the commercial losses more accurately. To ensure adequate power supply to rural households and farmers, 11 kV feeders are being separated for households and farmers under MFF-Trench- 2 of the feeder separation program. This would enable households to receive reliable and quality power supply, which is on par with the power supply to urban population in MP. Once feeder separation is accomplished, supply to the households would be through the high voltage distribution system (HVDS) resulting in reduction of commercial losses. 47. Rural distribution networks of the DISCOM-C have several problems causing the efficiency of distribution and customer service to be poor-(i) over-use of subsidized electricity for agricultural water pumping causing financial losses, (ii) unauthorized connections for agricultural pumps and households/commercial activities causing financial losses, and (iii) ageing and poorly maintained distribution lines and transformers, which are frequently run above the rated capacity, causing excessive technical losses to the DISCOM-C and a poor quality of service to the customers.

3.2 Objective & Benefits

48. For the consumers in rural areas, the proposed project activities will lead to improvement of (i) three phase power supply in populated areas on par with Tehsil towns; (ii) better health care services and education facilities; (iii) improvement in living condition in rural areas on account of access to a wide variety of goods and local employment generation

25 through new industrial and commercial activities in villages (iv) reduction in failures of agriculture pumps due to improved voltage; (v) optimal use of ground water resources through regulated supply of power for irrigation purpose. The key aspect of the feeder separation program is separation of the irrigation and residential/commercial loads in rural areas and to adopt measures to check pilferage of electricity. 49. This switching off the HV line or one phase of the line has led to a situation where the rural communities do not benefit by the availability of electricity for household use and for small industrial or commercial activities. Additional benefits such as electricity for longer hours of study and work for school children cannot be achieved. Commercial activities or other smaller industrial activities are not catalyzed by the availability of electricity, owing to the limited availability and the poor quality of supply. 50. Key benefit of these projects is to provide quality power supply to domestic and other rural consumers which will results in over all development of rural mass. Flattening of load curve will help in reduction of power purchase cost and other penal expenditures. Quality power supply to irrigation consumer will increase production of crops, thereby overall improvement in their financial status. Besides above mentioned, direct benefit to the villagers there is reduction in line loss, Power and Distribution transformer failure, and reduction in interruption and increase in consumer satisfaction. 51. Overall, it is expected that the completion of the Feeder Separation Project provides a continuous, more stable and reliable power distribution for rural networks that is likely to contribute to poverty alleviation through the use of available electricity for agricultural production, commercial activities, health, and other employment-generation activities.

3.3 Original and Updated Scope of Work

52. A combined IEE report for all distribution companies & power transmission were submitted for ADB‘s approval in September, 2011. However, during the course of progress of the project implementation, feeder separation lines are added to the same project and some were dropped as they were no longer necessary. In this connection, variation of quantum of works from the ADB approved original scope of work were recorded and now as updated quantity of actual scope of work shown in Table 3.1& 3.2, the IEE report is updated in June-August 2018 to reflect updated quantum of works based on survey & execution for DISCOM-C. 53. The scope of work consisted major works like (i) laying of separate 11kv domestic feeders

26 (11kv lines) from existing 33/11 kilovolt (kv) substation (ii) replacement of bare conductor by Aerial Bunched (AB) cable (iii) Installation of DTRs and their metrication to ensure optimum loading, replacement of damaged service lines by Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) cables, to provide new connections to hundred per cent households and metrication of unmetered consumers and (iv) consumer indexing in Circles/Districts in Gwalior region of DISCOM-C. 54. The project comprises subprojects under the following components: The components wise scope of the scheme is:

 Component-1- Feeder Separation comprising construction of new 11 KV lines and rehabilitation and upgrades of existing 11 KV lines, so as to separate power supply to irrigation pumps & households.  Components-2- Installation of HVDS comprising installation of new distribution transformers and conversion of bare conductor LV lines to aerial bundled cables.  Compnent-3- Supply of Quality Improvement & Metering comprising mapping of distribution assets & associated global positioned system (GPS) surveys, installation of meters, network management improvement of systems at 11 KV. 55. Updated total scope of work is summarized & shown in Table 3.1. Details of updated scope of work of Bhopal Region & Gwalior Region based on survey have been provided in Appendix-IV. Table 3.1 Summary of Updated Scope of Work of DISCOM-C Quantity as Less/ Updated per ADB S. Extra Quantity as Particulars Unit approved No. Quantity actual as per Original IEE Executed updated scope April 2011 I Component 1: Feeder Separation 1 Extension of 11 kv bay in existing 33/11 kv Substation Nos. 204 28 232

2 11 kv line on 140 kg. 8m PCC Kms. 6002 1078.4 7080.40 Pole

3 11 kv DP structure on 140 kg Nos. 6002 3310 9312 8m PCC Pole 4 Road Crossing on H-beam Nos. 202 664 866 5 Raising the heights in vertical clearance on 11 kv Line Nos. 1612 6690 8302 6 25 KVA, 11/0.433 KV, 3-phase Nos. distribution transformer 7938 512 8450 Substation with metering

27 7 Installation of AB Switch on 11 Nos. 2015 -1545 470 kv line II Component 2: HVD & Associated LV lines HVDS (Conversion of existing 8 LV to HV lines) on 140 kg., 8 Kms. 411 -411 0 m PCC pole LV lines 3-phase, 5-wires 9 overhead using AB cable XLPE Kms. 411 1000.65 1411.65 50/25 sqm on 140 kg., 8 m ReplacementPCC pole of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 10 Kms. 1027 -622.92 404.08 50 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines.

Replacement of ACSR/AAAC

11 conductor by AB Cable XLPE Kms. 2053 741.35 2794.35 25 sqm on 1existing 3-phase ShiftingLV lines of existing 11/0.433 kv 3-phase distribution transformer 12 Kms. 856 -552 304 substation to new location for separation of agriculture pumps Renovationconsumer from of existing other transformerconsumers. and installation and 13 Kms. 1712 -1667 45 commissioning of energy meter on existing distribution III Componenttransformer 3: Quality Improvement, Metering 14 Material & erection of new Nos. 105675 -17731 87944 15 Providingmeter to unmetered new 1- connection consumer Nos. 105675 -50466 55209

16 Providing new 3- connection Nos. 26419 -24777 1642 17 Replacement of defective single Nos. phase/three phase meter 26419 -23332 3087

56. Project components will not require private land acquisition as all activities is being carried out within the existing facilities and construction of new distribution lines is pole based on Govt land only. Please refer Appendix-V for allotment of Govt Land to Power Transmission & Distribution companies of MP state.

3.4 Location & Component

57. All project activities are being carried out within the existing facilities of 4 districts (Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, and Datia) in tranche -2 of DISCOM-C. There is no change in districts/regions in original and updated scope of work. The target is to create feeder separation network towards separate distribution line for domestic and agriculture

28 consumers in rural area. The implementation of Sub-projects in 5 districts of Gwalior Region (As per original/updated scope of work) is shown in Figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1. Implementation of Sub- projects in Gwalior Region (As per original/updated scope of work under ADB Loan 2830

58. Component 1: Feeder separation: With regards to feeder separation components, there are some component is executed in extra quantity and some components is executed in less quantity. The work includes, extension of 11 kv bay in existing 33/11 kv Substation (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 204 Nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 232 Nos.), 11 kv line on 140 kg. 8m PCC Pole (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 6002 kms. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 7080.40 kms.), 11 kv DP structure on 140 kg 8m PCC Pole (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 6002 Nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 9312 Nos.), Road Crossing on H-beam (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 202 Nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 866Nos.), Raising the heights in vertical clearance on 11 kv Line (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 1612Nos. & updated

29 quantity as actual as per updated scope 8302 Nos.), 25 KVA, 11/0.433 KV, 3-phase distribution transformer Substation with metering (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 7938 Nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 8450 Nos.) & Installation of AB Switch on 11 kv line (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 2015 Nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 470 Nos). The less/extra quantity had executed under feeder separation based on survey, which quantity was not covered in original ADB approved IEE report September 2011. The summary of Quantum Variation of FSP Comments is given in Table 3.2. The original and revised/modified scope of works (districts/region wise) is given in Appendix-IV. 59. Component 2: HVDS and associated LV lines: Under this component, there are some component is executed in extra quantity and some components is executed in less quantity as per previous scope. This component includes HVDS (Conversion of existing LV to HV lines) on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole has totally dropped, LV lines 3-phase, 5-wires overhead using AB cable XLPE 50/25 sqmm on 140 kg. 8 m PCC pole work (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 411 kms. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 1411.65 kms), Replacement of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 50 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 1027 kms. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 404.08 kms), Replacement of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 25 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 2053kms. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 2794.35 kms), Shifting of existing 11/0.433 kv 3-phase distribution transformer substation to new location (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 856 kms. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 304 kms) and Renovation of existing transformer and installation and commissioning of energy meter on existing distribution transformer work (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 1712kms. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 45 kms)..There is final route alignment of HVDS & associated LV lines do not cross & passing near to protected reserves forests / national park / sanctuaries and large settlements and other critical sensitive environmental areas. The original and revised/modified scope of works (districts/region wise) is given in Appendix-IV. 60. Component 3: Quality improvement and metering: Similarly, there are some components is extra quantity executed and some are less quantity executed form previous scope of work. The component includes are Material & erection of new meter to

30 unmetered consumer (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 105675 nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 87944 nos), providing new 1- connection (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 105675 nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 55209 nos), providing new 3- connection (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 26419 nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 1642 nos) and replacement of defective single phase/three phase meter work (quantity as per ADB approved original IEE September 2011, 26419 nos. & updated quantity as actual as per updated scope 3087 nos.). 61. The original and revised/modified scope of works (districts/region wise) is given in Appendix-IV.

Table 3.2. Summary of Quantum Variation of FSP Comments

Original Actual Qty Sr. Project Components Unit IEE Executed Variation Variation No. Scope of as per from of Qty in % Work Survey Original IEE Scope of Work I. Component 1: Feeder Separation 1. Extension of 11 kv bay in Nos. 204 232 28 14% existing 33/11 kv Substation 11 kv line on 140 kg. 8m PCC 2. Kms. 6002 7080.40 1078.4 18% Pole 11 kv DP structure on 140 kg Nos. 6002 9312 3310 55% 3. 8m PCC Pole Road Crossing on H-beam 4. Nos. 202 866 664 329% Raising the heights in vertical 5. Nos. 1612 8302 6690 415% clearance on 11 kv Line 25 KVA, 11/0.433 KV, 3- 6. phase distribution transformer Nos. 7938 8450 512 6% Substation with metering Installation of AB Switch on 7. Nos. 2015 470 -1545 -77% 11 kv line II. Component 2: HVDS and Associated LV Lines HVDS (Conversion of 8. existing LV to HV lines) on Kms. 411 0 -411 -100% 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole LV lines 3-phase, 5-wires overhead using AB cable Kms. 411 1411.65 1000.65 243% 9. XLPE 50/25 sqmm on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole

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Replacement of 10. ACSR/AAAC conductor by Kms. 1027 404.08 -622.92 -61% AB Cable XLPE 50 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines 11. Replacement of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 25 sqm on Kms. 2053 2794.35 741.35 36% 1existing 3-phase LV lines 12. Shifting of existing 11/0.433 Kms. 856 304 -552 -64% kv 3-phase distribution 13. Renovationtransformer ofsubstation existing to new transformerlocation for separationand installation of andagriculture commission pumpsing consumer of energy Kms. 1712 45 -1667 -97% meterfrom other on existing consumers. distribution transformer III Component 3: Quality Improvement, Metering 14. Material & erection of new meter to unmetered consumer Nos. 105675 87944 -17731 -17% 15. Providing new 1- connection Nos. 105675 55209 -50466 -48%

16. Providing new 3- connection Nos. 26419 1642 -24777 -94% 17. Replacement of defective single phase/three phase meter Nos. 26419 3087 -23332 -88%

3.5 Implementation Schedule

62. Project implementation activities were started in year of 2011. Presently, work is substantially completed (90%) and expected to be completed up to December 2018 by DISCOM-C. Implementation schedule of the project is given in Figure 3.2. Figure 3.2. Project Implementation Schedule

32 3.6 Project component and area effect of updated scope

63. All project activities are carried out within the existing facilities of DISCOM-C. The sub- project is for a rural agricultural feeder separation program with no potential impact on land acquisition & resettlement. There is no physical or economic displacement of people. All the extra quantity of distribution lines of the feeder separation project had built-up along the road & Govt land only. No household has lost their productive resources or livelihoods. Therefore, impacts associated with land acquisition are deemed to be nil. The outputs for the updated scope of project activities for feeder separation project component; the objective is to create more substations to feed the distribution network while improving the overall quality & reliability of power supply for agriculture consumers.

33 CHAPTER 4: DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

4.1 Physical Resources

64. The project and subprojects of DISCOM-Central are located in various geographic locations in Bhopal Gwalior region of Central MP, which lies between latitude 23º16' and 26º22'N and longitude 77º36’ N and 78º18'E. Bhopal is located in North of the upper limit of Vindhyan Mountain Ranges. DISCOM-Central covers 96069 Sq. km out of total MP covers a geographical area of 308,245 square km (km2) or about 31.16 % of the total area of MP is land-locked and surrounded by Maharashtra, and . Gwalior region falls under the valley and Bhopal region falls under Narmada & Betwa basin. Central MP is located on the Malwa Plateau hill ranges running Central areas. The plateau that forms a large part of the region carries the name Malwa Plateau, after the region. The average elevation of the Malwa plateau sits at 500 metres, and the landscape generally slopes towards the north. The Central India Plateau lies to west of Plateau. Shivpuri, Morena and Gwalior exist in the region. 65. Most of central MP has an elevation of between 300 to 550 meters above mean sea level. Low-lying areas are in the narrow Narmada valley in the central southern parts. In general, 17 MP stretches across a geographically elevated position. The Central Narmada Plateau, Vindhya Plateau and Gird region exist in the region. It consists of Black Soil and Alluvial Soil mainly. In that region black, brown and bhatori (stony) soil make up the main classes 18 of soil. The soil of the region is rich and fertile and of variety ranging from rich clayey to gravelly. The region, predominantly agricultural, enjoys the black, alluvial soil ideal for the cultivation of cotton; textile manufacture represents an important industry.

4.2 Meteorology and Climate

66. Climate: Central MP has a typically sub- tropical climate varying from dry sub- humid to semi-arid, with three distinct seasons - winter, summer and monsoons. 67. Rainfall: Annual rainfall in the Central part of state varies is about 1146 mm while the average rainfall in MP is 1,200 mm. There is one distinct rainy season when MP receives rains through the southwest monsoon in the months of June to October. Production in

almost 70% of the agriculture area remains highly dependent on rainfall. 68. Temperature: Central MP has a sub-tropical climate. The lowest temperature during the cooler months of December and January is 10°C and in the summer months of May and June, the temperature reaches 29°C 19. Most parts of central MP in summer are hot and humid. 17 The Department of Land Resources, GoI. http://dolr.nic.in/dolr/downloads/ spsp/ Madhya% 20 Pradesh 18 http://www.slbcmadhyapradesh.in/agriculture.aspx 19 India – WRIS (Water Resources Information System of India).

33 4.3 Air Quality and Noise

69. Air quality in MP is considered to be good except in few urban and industrial centers where air quality is poor due to industrial activities and transport sources. Ambient air quality measurements are conducted on a continuous basis by the Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) in various cities in MP20. Ambient air quality measurements generally comply with Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act 1981 (Appendix-III) and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards21. & noise standards as given by the MoEF&CC 22 are provided furthermore in (Appendix -XI). 70. As of February 2013, MPPCB has come up with new guidelines for curbing air and noise pollution associated with construction activities, with the implementation of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. Under the new guidelines, all construction works will have to be carried out between 7 am and 7 pm, and construction sites should be covered with acoustic screens and enclosures to control noise. Aside from this, contractors will have to enclose noisy machineries in acoustic enclosures. Some of the areas of Gwalior district under DISCOM- Central jurisdiction have been monitored for base line ambient air & noise level. The results of ambient air & noise level of monitoring found very well within limits of prescribed standards, which has shown in Table 4.1 of ambient air quality & Table 4.2 of noise level monitoring of project areas.

20 Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). http://www.mppcb.nic.in/aaqm_data.htm. (Accessed 3 March, 2016) 21The Central Pollution Control Board. http://cpcb.nic.in/National_Ambient_Air_Quality_Standards.php. 22 Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF&CC). http://MoEFCC.gov.in/citizen/specinfo/noise.html. (Accessed 2 August 2013)

34 Table 4.1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Bhopal and Gwalior 2018) MODERATEAMBIENT AIR QUALITY INDEX OF MAJOR CITIES (M.P.) March – 2018 Name Name of Zone Date of NO2 SO2 PM10 PM 2.5 O3 CO NH3 Pb AQI Category of City Location Monitoring (8hrs) (8hrs) Standard (24 hours)-μg/m3 80 80 100 60 100 2mg/m3 400 1 Bhopal Paryawaran RES. 01.03.2018 6.6 2 42.6 38.7 16.6 14.1 64.01 Satisfactory Parisar, Bhopal 03.03.2018 4.5 2 47 21.36 1.8 15 47 Good Civil Hospital, COM. 01.03.2018 14.4 6.4 175 63.8 27.4 16.4 149.84 Moderate Bairagrah 03.03.2018 16.5 9.3 176.8 54.9 29.7 14.3 151.03 Moderate CETP IND. 01.03.2018 6.8 2 139.6 55.1 33 16.4 126.48 Moderate Govindpura 03.03.2018 4.5 2 102.7 46.7 31.3 17.8 102.12 Moderate Bhopal Kolar Thana, RES. 01.03.2018 15 8.2 179.6 62.6 33.6 15.5 152.88 Moderate Kolar Road 03.03.2018 8.7 4.8 126.1 60 32.7 13.7 117.57 Moderate Mrignayani, COM. 01.03.2018 11.1 7.6 159.4 54.5 40.2 0.41 29.6 139.54 Moderate Hamidia Road 03.03.2018 13 7.1 149.8 61 35.6 0.43 31.5 133.21 Moderate University, COM. 01.03.2018 10.1 4.2 138.2 50.6 31.3 26 125.55 Moderate Hoshangabad 03.03.2018 8.3 4.9 138 61.5 32.2 25.2 125.42 Moderate Road Gwalior Deen Dayal, RES. 01-03-18 21.4 12.3 133.1 73.9 1.4 1.82 145.06 Moderate Nagar Housing, 07-03-18 20 11.2 152.9 65.2 1.2 1.812 135.24 Moderate board colony Maharaj Bada, COM. 05-03-18 22.8 12.8 152 76 152.15 Moderate Gwalior 06-03-18 21.2 12 134 56 122.78 Moderate RES (Residential) Com (Commercial), Ind ( Industrial) Source: Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). ww.mppcb.nic.in/proc/AQIMarch2018.pdf

Table 4.2: Noise Level Monitoring in MP S.No. Name of Town Annual Target Noise level Measurement (Counts) Total (Nos.) Noise level above the Standard Noise level above the Standard (Nos) (%) 1 Bhopal 1728 1849 634 34.28 2 Ujjain 1728 3136 627 36.28 3 Guna 1728 2352 258 10.96 4 Indore 1728 255 95 37.25 5 Dhar 1728 363 57 15.70 6 Sagar 1728 1754 335 19.09 7 Gwalior 1728 1728 538 31.13 8 1728 1728 674 39.00 9 Chhindwara 1152 48 0 0.00 10 Rewa 1728 1728 459 26.56 11 Satna 1728 1728 408 23.61 12 Shahdol 1152 1460 120 8.21 13 Singroli 1152 288 125 43.40 14 Katni 1152 1188 188 15.82 15 Dewas 0 606 339 55.94 16 Pithampur 0 106 50 47.16 Total 21888 20317 4797 23.61

Source: Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board. Ambient air quality measurements (interactive). http://www.mppcb.nic.in/pdf/Noise-level-07-08.pdf

35 4.4 Natural Hazards

71. Seismicity: The Bureau of Indian Statistics (IS-1893 Part 1, 2002) classified India into four seismic Regions based on various scientific inputs including earthquake data from India Meteorological Department(IMD) Figure 4.1.The seismic Regions in India are given below: Seismic Region Intensity on Modified % of total area MercalIi Scale II (Low intensity Region) VI (or less) 43% III (Moderate intensity Region) VII 27% IV (Severe intensity Region) VIII 18% V (Very severe intensity Region) IX (and above) 12% 72. According to IMD, MP falls with Regions II and III (i.e., low to moderate damage risk seismic Region). Historically, parts of MP have experienced seismic activity in the range of intensity 5 to 6 of the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. Based on historical records of earthquake events in India from 16 June 1819 to 18 September 2011, only one earthquake occurred in Madhya Pradesh on 22 May 1997 at intensity 6 based on MMI scale. IMD has an earthquake monitoring and a real time seismic monitoring for early warning of tsunamis. All proposed & existing substations of DISCOM-Central project are falls under Region-III, having moderate seismic risk. 73. The State of Madhya Pradesh is vulnerable to natural and manmade disasters owning to its unique geo-climatic features and the industrial establishments. The major applicable natural hazards for the State are earthquake, floods, drought, fire etc. Currently the state is separated into 10 divisions, 51 districts out of that, there are 29 districts that come under Zone –III and 22 districts come under Zone – II of Earthquake. Likewise in last 30 years there are 32 districts of the State affected from the flood and around 7 districts highly affected from drought. Other than the Natural disasters, the State is also vulnerable to manmade disasters. The Bhopal gas tragedy was one of the worst manmade disasters in history of the State. The tragedy took an immediate toll of about 3000 innocent lives and left thousands and thousands of innocent citizens physically impaired or affected in various degrees. There are more than hundreds of industries operational in various districts, out of which around 256 are registered with Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Further, the state of Madhya Pradesh is also prone to frost and frequent accidents, in the recent past.

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Figure 4.1: Seismic Regions of India Source: https://ndma.gov.in/en/zone-map.html

74. Earthquake History : In peninsula India the state of Madhya Pradesh, along with Gujarat and Maharashtra, has suffered from frequent earthquakes, both deadly and damaging, although not located on or near any plate boundaries. All the earthquakes here, as in all of peninsula India, are intraplate events. Most of the activity is confined to the

37 Narmada-Son fault zone which runs across the state. Several faults have been identified in this region out of which many show evidence of movement during the Holocene epoch. Among them and the most prominent is the Narmada-Son South Fault zone that runs from near Khargone in western Madhya Pradesh in an east-northeasterly direction right upto the Rihand reservoir in southern Jharkhand in the east (Figure 4.2). The Gavilgadh Fault extends from near Bhusawal in Maharashtra and extends up to Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh. In the north, the Great Boundary Fault runs along the Chambal River which forms the state border with Rajasthan. This fault has repeatedly reactivated in the past changing the course of the Chambal and Yamuna rivers. However, it must be stated that proximity to faults does not necessarily translate into a higher hazard as compared to areas located further away, as damage from earthquakes depends on numerous factors such as subsurface geology as well as adherence to the building codes.

Figure 4.2 : Earthquake Zone in Madhya Pradesh Source: http://www.mpsdma.mp.gov.in/

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75. Drought and Floods: With its vast expanse, geographical features and varying climate conditions, different parts of MP have been perennially prone to drought conditions as well as floods. As per the report of MP State Disaster Management Authority during 2015-16 Madhya Pradesh has been declared as drought affected. The districts such as Bhind, Morena and Sheopur are drought affected area while Gwalior, Bhind and Morena are flood prone area comes under Gwalior Region (Figure 4.3 and 4.4). Additionally, district in the western and northwestern parts of MP are considered to be susceptible to desertification. These regions also do not have a thick forest cover in comparison with the central and eastern parts of MP. The calamity events recorded from 1991-2007 are shown in Table .4.3.

Figure 4.3. Drought affected District of Madhya Pradesh Source: http://www.mpsdma.mp.gov.in/

39 Figure 4.4: Flood affected Districts of MP. Source: http://www.mpsdma.mp.gov.in/

Table 4.3. Calamity Events in Madhya Pradesh (1991-2007)

40 4.5 Water Resources 76. Surface Water: There are 10 important rivers that flow through the Central Madhya Pradesh and most are interstate rivers. The central Madhya Pradesh falls in three major river basins viz, Ganga, Narmada and Tapti. The major rivers are Narmada, Betwa, Chambal, Sindh, Tapti rivers. Other notable rivers are Anas, Parbati, Newaj, Ganjal and Anjal etc (Figure 4.6). 77. There are three major river namely Chambal, Sindh, Betwa flow northward and meet with Yamuna River (Ganga Basin) while Newaj and Parbati river meet the Chambal river. Tawa, Anjal and Ganjal rivers meet the Narmada basin and along with Narmada these rivers then flow towards west and meet Arabian Sea while, Tapti River flows parallel to Narmada River and also meet the Arabian Sea. Annual run-off from these rivers is mainly harnessed for irrigation purpose.23

Table .4.4: Surface Water Quality Monitoring of Project Area 78. The Chambal River is important source of surface water in Chambal region (Bhind, Morena and Sheopur). Representative sample of surface water have been collected from the Chambal River for base line water quality monitoring during September 2017. All results of surface water quality found suitable for human consumption. Table 4.4 Showing surface water quality. monitoring of project area.

23 Ibid 19.

41 79. Groundwater: Groundwater use is common in MP with groundwater development at 48 %.24 Due to varied topographical, rainfall and climatic conditions in MP; the availability of water is not uniform spatially or temporally. There is an increasing demand of water for human consumption, agriculture and industrial purposes, etc. 80. In May 2001, a total of 790 water samples were collected from the National Hydrograph Network Stations in MP and analyzed by the Chemical Lab of NCR in Bhopal. Also some ground water sample collected in project area, all results of water quality found suitable for human consumption. However TDS, Hardness, Alkalinity, Chlorides are high in ground water the project areas, which has shown in Table 4.5 of Ground water quality monitoring. Based on the results, groundwater quality in the central region of MP (covering Bhind, Morena, Gwalior, Datia and Sheopur) is generally good but shows high salinity in localized areas in the districts of Bhind, Sheopur etc. Results of analysis showed that generally, ground water in MP is alkaline-earth bicarbonate type. Table 4.5 & Figure 4.5 showing ground water quality of MP. Table 4.5. Ground Water Quality and availability of Project Area Dynamic Ground Water Resources Annual Replenishable Ground 37.19 BCM water Resource Net Annual Ground Water 35.33 BCM Availability Annual Ground Water Draft 17.12 BCM Stage of Ground Water 48 % Development Ground Water Development & Management Over Exploited 24 Blocks Critical 5 Blocks Semi- critical 19 Blocks Ground Water User Maps 45 districts Artificial Recharge to Ground  Area identified for AR: 36335 sq km Water (AR)  Quantity of Surface Water to be Recharged: 2320 MCM  Feasible AR structures: 5302 percolation tanks, 20198 nala bunds/ cement plug/ check dam, 23181 gravity head/ dug wells/tube wells/ recharge shafts, 69598 gully plugs, gabion structures AR schemes completed during VIII Plan: 6 AR schemes completed during IX Plan: 5 Ground Water Quality Problems Contaminants Districts affected (in part) Salinity (EC > 3000 μS/cm at 25 Bhind, Indore, Jhabua, Sheopur, Ujjain ° C) Fluoride (>1.5 mg/l) Bhind, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Guna, Gwalior, Harda, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khargaon, Mandsaur, Rajgarh, Satna, Seoni, Shajapur, Sheopur, Sidhi Chloride (> 1000 mg/l) Bhind, Ujjain

42 Iron (>1.0 mg/l) Balaghat, Betul, Bhind, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Guna, Gwalior, Hoshangabad, Narsinghpur, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Sidhi, Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha, Dindori, East Nimar Nitrate (>45 mg/l) Anuppur, Ashok Nagar, Balaghat, Barwani, Betul, Bhind, Bhopal, Burhanpur, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Damoh, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Gwalior, Harda, Hoshangabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Katni, Khandwa, Khargaon, Mandla, Mandsaur, Morena, Narsimhapur, Neemuch, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Tikamgarh, Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha

81. Based on the results, groundwater quality in the central region of MP is generally good but shows high salinity in localized areas in the districts of Bhind, Sheopur etc. Results of analysis showed that generally, ground water in MP is alkaline-earth bicarbonate type. Table 4.5 & Figure 4.5 Showing Ground Water Quality of MP. Drainage: The drainage system of the Gwalior region is governed by river basins namely the Chambal basin and Yamuna basin. Details of basins and sub-basins with respective drainage area in MP (including Gwalior Region of central MP) and corresponding water availability are provided in Table 4.6. None of the subprojects of Gwalior Region lie near important drainage bodies and are not likely to cause significant impacts on drainage patterns.

Figure 4.5: Groundwater Quality of MP

24 http://www.cgwb.gov.in/gw_profiles/st_mp.html. (Accessed 3 March, 2016) 43

Figure 4.6: Major River System under DISCOM-C

Table 4.6 Basin Wise Water Resources and Availability

* On account of division of MP into MP and Chhattisgarh, 2001-2002, the water availability may have changed.

44 4.6 Biological Resources

82. Flora: MP is very rich in terms of forest wealth compared to its neighbours Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. MP is ranked fourth in the country in terms of forest wealth. According to India State of Forest Report (2011) published by the Forest Survey of India25, MP has a recorded forest area at 94,689 km2, which is about 30% of its total geographic area. Out of this area, reserved forests constitute 65.36%, protected forests 32.84%, and un-classed forests 1.8%. Figure 4.7 shows the map of forest cover in MP. None of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central original and updated scope of works lie near any national park, wildlife sanctuaries, protected forests, Ramsar site (wetlands) and reserve forest are not likely to cause significant impacts on any forests or wildlife sanctuaries or other important natural habitats. The natural vegetation is tropical dry forest, with scattered teak (Tectona grandis) forests. The main trees are Butea, Bombax, Anogeissus, Acacia, Buchanania and Boswellia. The shrubs or small trees include species of Grewia, Ziziphus, Casearia, Prosopis, Capparis, Woodfordia, Phyllanthus, and Carissa. 83. Fauna: Most notable wildlife species reported are Wildlife: Sambhar (Cervus unicolor), Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), and Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) are some common ungulates. During the last century, deforestation has happened at a fast rate, leading to environmental problems such as acute water scarcity and the danger that the region is being decertified. There are currently no threatened, protected, or endangered species in the project area as listed under the IUCN Red List. Moreover, the project does not transverse through Government-declared wildlife sanctuaries/national parks, or tiger reserves. 84. Protected Areas (National park, sanctuaries and wetlands): According to the Forest Department of MP, there are ten national parks and 25 sanctuaries spread over an area of 10,862 km2 which constitutes 11.40% of the total national forest area and 3.52% of the geographical area of MP 26. Table 4.7 showing a list of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Gwalior & Bhopal Region. None of the subprojects of DISCOM-C in Gwalior Region (Bhind, Morena, Gwalior, Datia and Sheopur) lie near any protected areas, and are not likely to cause any impacts on any forests or wildlife sanctuaries or other important natural habitats (Figure 4.8). 25 The Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests. http://www.fsi.org.in/sfr_2011.htm. 26The Forest Department, Madhya Pradesh. http://www.mpforest.org/wildlife/default.aspx (Accessed 3March, 2016)

45 Figure 4.7: Map of Forest Cover in Madhya Pradesh

Figure 4.8: Map of National Park, Sanctuaries within Gwalior & Bhopal Region

46 85. The GoI and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched the “Project Tiger” in 1973 under which the Kanha National Park was one of the first nine protected areas selected. DISCOM-C project are not likely to cause any significant impacts on any National park or wildlife sanctuaries or other important naturalhabitats.27 Table No. 4.7. National Park, Sanctuaries & Wetland Ramsar site in Central MP S. Districts of No. Region DISCOM-Central Name of National Park/Sanctuaries in project area Satpura National Park & Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1. Hoshangabad Pachmarhi Sanctuary 2. Sehore Kheoni Sanctuary & Bhoj-Wetland Ramsar site 3. Rajgarh Narsingharh Sanctuary 4. Raisen Ratapani Sanctuary, Singhori Sanctuary 5. Bhopal Bhopal Van Vihar National Park & Bhoj-Wetland Ramsar site 6. Morena National Chambal Sanctuary, Kuna Wildlife Sanctuary 7. Shivpuri Madhav National Park & Karera Sanctuary

8. Gwalior Gwalior Ghatigaon Sanctuary 4.7 Aquatic Ecology

86. The aquatic ecology in MP in general terms, is in fair condition with extensive vegetation cover including riparian vegetation and seems to present a significant regulatory factor for high water quality and aquatic ecosystem integrity. Freshwater fish and decapods crustacean faunas are highly diverse in surface water. 28 There are no species listed under the IUCN Red List. However, listed among the identified impacts on aquatic biodiversity are deforestation, agriculture (including pesticides and irrigation), urban and industrial development, and river regulation for water and hydropower production, mining, introduction of exotic species, dumping of solid wastes. The area of sub-project (Gwalior region) of DISCOM- C not lie near any important aquatic resources and are not likely to cause significant impacts on any aquatic resources. 4.8 Socio-Economic profile

87. Demography: MP is the second largest State in the country in terms of area, with a population of 72.6 million (Census of India, 2011). Out of the total population, 26% reside in urban areas and 74% in rural areas. MP is characterized by a variety of geographical, social and cultural variations. MP is home to the highest number of tribal population in India, spread out in remote and sparsely populated areas. Central MP covers population approx. 21.2 million with highest population density 231 per square meter in MP state. 27 Ibid 32, 28Study of Aquatic Biodiversity and Water Resources of Rivers from Gujarat and MP States, India.

47 88. Economy: MP continues to be predominately agrarian with agricultural sector contributing about 26% to its gross state domestic product (GSDP) in 2007-2008.29 The secondary sector comprising of mining, manufacturing, electricity, water supply and construction contributes about 26.93% to GSDP and the tertiary sector constituting railways and other transport, communication, banking and allied services, public services, tourism development across MP contributes 46.1%. It is the secondary and tertiary sectors which have seen substantial growth in MP while growth in the primary sector being almost static. Central MP contributes highest economy in MP state with maximum industrialization & agriculture in this region.

4.9 Water Supply and Sanitation 89. MP ranks among the top states in accessibility and availability of safe drinking water supply. Nearly 90% of the total population has access to safe drinking water. Groundwater is primarily used for agricultural purposes in the project influence area. According to 2001 Census, majority of the people access drinking water near their premises (51%), around 25% have access within their premises, and 24% of households fetch their drinking water away from home. In terms of sanitation, MP is one of the five States (including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa) – largely rural that has less than 30% access to any sanitation source. 90. Public Health: Healthcare services network of MP comprises 50 district hospitals (13,400 beds), 333 community health centers, 1,155 primary health centers and 8,659 sub-centers. MP is one of the top two States that have high infant mortality rates with Panna standing at 93. MP is next only to Uttar Pradesh in high neonatal mortality rates (NNMR) standing at 44. NNMR is significantly high in rural areas than urban.30 despite improvements in the coverage of antenatal care; only 4 in 10 women in MP receive them. 4.10 Land Use 91. MP has 10 divisions and 51 districts. Nearly 44.33% of the land is utilized for agriculture with a few variations every year that largely depends upon the onset of monsoon and rainfall variability. MP has a total of 30.76 million hectares of land of which about 150.78 lakh hectares is the net sown area under agriculture. This represents 49% of the total geographical area. Forestland covers around 30% of the total geographical area with total cultivable area estimated at about 18.704 million ha. 29 Draft Madhya Pradesh State Action Plan on Climate Change. April 2012. Government of Madhya Pradesh. 30 The Ministry of Home Affairs. Government of India. Annual Health Survey 2010–2011.

48 Table 4.8. Land Use Pattern in Madhya Pradesh

4.11 Employment, Income and Governance 92. MP is largely agrarian state with 43% of the workers being cultivators and 29% agricultural laborers. Industrial growth centres have been established in MP which aims to attract industries towards economic development. As of January 2011, MP had 733 large and medium industrial units providing direct employment to about 1.75 lakh people. In terms of economic groups, the landless laborers, the marginal and small farmers, the forest produce collectors, the construction workers and the household based artisans are the ones who are engaged in the most economically insecure livelihoods. MP has a three-tier Panchayat Raj system and Urban Local Bodies as the institutions of local self-governance. DISCOM-C has 4 (Bhopal, Naramdapuram, Gwalior & Chambal) Divisions & 16 Districts with down the administrative levels of Tehsils, Community Development Blocks & Tribal Development Blocks.

4.12 Cultural and archaeological resources

93. Archaeological resources (excavation sites) in MP that are ascertained as protected areas by the Archaeological Survey of India, and hence of national importance.31 The Cultural traditions of Madhya Pradesh are the result of amalgamation of tribal lifestyles and rich historical past. 31 The Archaeological Survey of India, GoI. http://asi.nic.in/asi_exca_imp_madhyapradesh.asp. (4 March, 2016)

49 94. The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Sanchi and Satdhara have been declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Major excavations in near Bhopal are Besnagar in Vidisha District, Satdhara and Rock Shelter, Bhimbetka in Raisen and Kutwar in Morena. None of the subprojects of DISCOM-Central in Gwalior Region (Bhind, Morena, Gwalior, Datia and Sheopur) lie near any important cultural and archaeological resources and are not likely to cause significant impacts on cultural and archaeological resources.

4.13 Climate change impacts 95. MP is highly dependent on agriculture for livelihood and thus, vulnerable to climate change. According to the MP State Action Plan on Climate Change (draft report, April 2012),32 some of the projected climate risks for MP are increase in maximum and minimum temperatures, changes in spatial and temporal distribution of monsoon, increase in frequency and intensity of rains, loss of rainy days, extended summers etc. Climate change will not only affect the natural resources but would also impact upon human health and availability of safe habitats in the future. These climate change risks may affect the envisioned sustainable development of MP.

32 Draft Madhya Pradesh State Action Plan on Climate Change. April 2012. Government of Madhya Pradesh. http:// www.moef.nic.in/ downloads/public-information/MP-SAPCC.pdf. (Accessed 3 March, 2016)

50 CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

96. During the planning stage and preliminary design, alternatives were considered in the selection of feeder separation line routes to ensure that they are economically and financially feasible, at the same time, potential environmental impacts are minimized. Similar to MP DISCOM-C IEE Updation, the following selection criteria guided are:

 Availability of a suitable right of way (ROW) and access to site by overhead distribution circuits for feeder separation & HVDS;  Location of existing facilities & distribution lines for potential interconnection;  Distance to all weather roads, accessibility of heavy equipment under all weather conditions and access roads to the site;  Site maintenance requirements, water supply and storage;  Soil resistivity, drainage, and soil conditions;  Cost of earth removal, earth conditions and earth moving;  Atmospheric conditions and potential contamination from industry;  Available space for future expansion and current requirements;  Land ownership, avoidance of private land acquisition;  Topographical features of the site, avoidance of flood plains, wetlands, forests and other environment-sensitive areas;  Consideration of public safety and concern, avoidance of schools, playgrounds, hospitals, and structures of worship;  Avoidance of waterways and existing utilities, railway, road crossings, etc.; and,  Total costs including Distribution and distribution lines with due consideration of environmental factors.

97. A questionnaire/checklist with 17 questions following the site selection criteria above is used during site planning of Updation. Preliminary site assessments conducted by the combined DISCOMs are based on the interpretation of available relevant maps of the area (i.e., topographic maps, vegetation maps, land use, etc.) aided by existing satellite images, aerial photos, location of permanent wetlands, and other environmentally- sensitive areas, and walk-over survey. Following the criteria above, a questionnaire/checklist are used during feeder separation lines. Some considerations include the following:

51  Whether any Nallah, water tank, canal, etc. is within the proximity of the proposed land should be clearly mentioned. In case of the existence of the above, the extent of water spread during maximum flood level should be indicated.  ―In the execution planning map, give the orientation of the Distribution lines (existing or proposed) and the distance of lines from the proposed site.

98. Preliminary site assessments conducted by DISCOM-C are based on the interpretation of available relevant maps of the area (i.e., topographic maps, vegetation maps, land use, etc.) aided by existing satellite images, aerial photos, location of permanent wetlands, and other environmentally-sensitive areas, and walk-over survey. During field works or walkover surveys, locations of forests, railways, schools, waterways, utilities, road crossings, structures of worship, etc. are identified along the alignments under consideration. Soil characterization and land use evaluation are also carried out during the walk-over survey or inventorization. 99. From the outputs of preliminary evaluation, extra quantum of work was executed with respect to original scope of work planned for Multi Finance Facility (MFF) –Trench-2. In light of extra works done, the IEE report is updated during June to August 2018 to reflect variation by addition & deletion of updated scope of works mentioned in Table No.3.1 under DISCOM-C, which are entirely located on government waste land and are not likely to cause any significant environmental impacts. Table 5.1 presents a comparison of the general situation in case of ―with project and ―without project scenario.

Table 5.1. “With Project” and “Without Project” Scenario No. Parameter With Project Scenario Without Project Scenario 1. Electricity Major effect, improved voltage, less No effect fluctuation, increased availability Environment 2. Effect on protected, No effect, avoids protected, No effect sensitive, or forest sensitive or forest areas areas 3. Effect on endanger No effect, avoids protected, No effect species sensitive or forest areas 4. Tree cutting Minor effect, shall comply with the No effect environmental safeguards provision of the ADB and GoI laws and regulations

52 5. Air emissions Major effect; improvement because Air emission due to of reduced usage of diesel diesel generator use generators currently employed for water abstraction from surface / ground water sources for employing on agricultural lands

6. Water supply Improved water accessibility for No effect agriculture purposes Social 7. Disturbances of During construction phase, No issue people/communities temporary impact 8. Effect of business Construction activities may employ No issue local populace generating economic and livelihood generation opportunities. 9. Status of living Improve; access to electricity will No change reduce domestic load for women such as for cooking purposes, etc. Economic 10. Economic Greater rate of economic Slow development development expected Development

53 CHAPTER 6: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

6.1 Introduction

100. The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF&CC) of GoI, in its notification in September 2006, has exempted Distribution projects from environmental clearances due to the non-polluting nature of its activities.33 However, forest clearance under the Forest Conservation Act 1980 will be necessary in the event the Distribution line passes through forest areas. One of the factors considered in selecting the best and optimum associated feeder separation line route is avoidance of potential significant environmental impacts. 101. In power Distribution projects, potential environmental impacts are confined in the right of way (ROW) while for transformers, they are site specific & to be installed for existing facilities. Appropriate survey methods and good engineering practice have been used to select the best alignment but residual impacts associated with the project cannot be entirely avoided resulting from varying topographical locations that is traversed by interconnecting distribution lines. An environmental management plan (EMP) and updated environmental monitoring plan (EMoP) will help ensure that these residual impacts are mitigated and/or enhanced. The anticipated environmental impact and mitigation measures are given in Table 6.1.

6.2 Pre-construction and design phase

Location of Substations and Distribution Line Routes

102. As discussed in chapter 5 (Analysis of Alternatives) and a 17-question checklist/questionnaire guide the selection of distribution line routes and substations, among others, to avoid significant adverse environmental impacts. Feeder separation project, as these are addition / deletion of quantum of work only in existing facilities, no tree cut is required in existing facilities and HVDS & associated LV lines do not cross or pass near any critical and sensitive environmental locations such as reserve forest, national park wildlife sanctuary, estuary, important bird area etc. no religious, historical or ASI recognized sites lie in the these substation location. Also no trees will be cut during

this feeder separation project as the lie is along the road.

33 Notification in the Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary part II and section 3, subsection II, 14 September 2006). 54 103. No crop will be destroyed as there is hardly any vegetation in the distribution lines as it comprises 8 mt height over the wasteland on Government land. Based on these site selection criteria and checklist, forest, cultural and archaeological sites, sanctuary, protected and other ecologically-sensitive avoided under the subproject of DISCOM-C. Besides from the site selection criteria and checklist used by the DISCOM-C in selecting the subprojects, the walkover survey/transect, which involves setting up of temporary tracks, helps determine the type of vegetation, type of structures and settlements within the road easements, and natural physical features and public utilities that may be traversed by the interconnecting distribution line. Walkover surveys may cause short and temporary disturbance to local people within the ROW.

Choice of equipment and technology

104. Distribution 11/33 kV transformers are air insulated and not gas insulated. Air insulated substation (AIS) uses atmospheric air as the phase to ground insulation for the switchgear of the substation while gas insulated substation (GIS) uses sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas. SF6 has a dielectric strength higher than air and the phase to phase spacing is reduced resulting to a more compact substation that is particularly advantageous in an urban environment where space is expensive. However, SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential of 23,900 times compared to CO2. One of the disadvantages of the AIS substation is the overall size making it more attractive to locate in the rural areas and they are usually installed outdoor. 105. HVDS and associated LV lines in village feeder, and associated work. It has installation of 11/0.433 kV distribution transformers in new locations closer to the households as required. Under component 2 includes HVDS (Conversion of existing LV to HV lines) on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole, LV lines 3-phase, 5-wires overhead using AB cable XLPE 50/25 sqmm on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole, Replacement of ACSR/AAAC conductor by AB Cable XLPE 50 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines, Shifting of existing 11/0.433 kv 3-phase distribution and Renovation of existing transformer and installation and commissioning of energy meter. Component 3 is Quality Improvement, Metering includes; Material & erection of new meter to unmetered consumer, Providing new connection and Replacement of defective single phase/three phase meter. This is standard & widely accepted method of distribution lines and the height of pole ensure safety to the underlying

55 vegetations.

Land Acquisition for the FSP

106. All project subproject components are in existing facilities (extension of 11 kV bay in existing 33/11 kV substation) on government land so there is no need for land acquisition for FSP implementation. Additional quantum of associated feeder distribution 11 KV & LT lines does not require land acquisition; it had already been executed along the road & avoids farming areas.

6.3 Construction Phase

107. During this phase, some activities may include clearing of ROW, setting up of temporary access tracks, setting up of materials storage areas along the route and substation work sites, transport of material and equipment to the site, excavation for substations, installation of poles and conductor stringing. PMU of DISCOM-C will ensure that the contract of the Engineering, Construction and Procurement (EPC) Contractor(s) will include the obligation to compensate for any temporary damage, loss or inconvenience as result of the project during the construction phase.

Prepare Construction Management Plan

108. The construction management plan (CMP) will help in avoiding the unplanned activities of EPC Contractor(s) and will guide the smooth implementation of earth- moving works, civil and electrical works. The CMP is cover temporary pedestrian and traffic management, community and safety, spoils or muck disposal, noise and dust control, drainage and storm water management, material management, and waste management. The CMP is also includes designation of sites /areas for monitoring such as workers facilities, work areas, and materials warehouse/ storage.

Hiring of Project Staff and Workers

109. The implementation of feeder separation project for extension of 11 kv bay in existing 33/11 kv substation had created opportunities for local employment. While this is beneficial, it may also be a cause of conflict due to migration of workers and dispute over transparency of hiring particularly if migrant workers are recruited over local people. The

56 EPC Contractor(s) will be required to use local labour for manual work and eligible local workforce for technical and administrative jobs. DISCOM-C- PMUs is continuously monitoring the compliance hiring local residents on priority.

Orientation for EPC Contractor(s) and Workers

110. PMU of DISCOM-C is conducted briefing and/or orientation for EPC Contractor(s) on the environmental management plan (EMP), grievance redress mechanism, consultation, and reporting. This is providing an understanding of their responsibility in implementing and compliance to the EMP as well as agreement on critical areas that needs monitoring. The briefing is also included strict compliance against child labour, bonded or forced labour, and awareness about socially transmitted disease such as HIV/AIDS to prevent potential incidence. Aside from relevant national and state labour regulations, ADB‘s core labour standards is provided guidance for compliance. EPC Contractor(s) will provide training / drills on emergency preparedness and exercises before start of work is been encouraged to maintain health and fitness.

Presence of Workers at Construction Sites

111. The presence of workers and staff for feeder separation project may increase demand for services such as housing, food, etc. This localized demand may be an opportunity for local people to have temporary small-scale business in providing services such as food, temporary lodging, etc. This is being a beneficial impact to local economy.

Site Preparation and Construction of Substations

 Impacts on land and vegetation

112. Vegetation clearing may cause some loss of habitat. Most of the substation sites are on grassland / shrub land. No protected area, sanctuary or forest will be affected. Construction works will not be scheduled during harvest time to minimize damage to cash crops. The destruction and/or loss of habitat due to clearing and to stringing of distribution lines is naturally regenerate in about 2-3 years. Earthmoving works in substation sites may cause potential erosion and localized flooding in areas with elevation lower than the street level. 113. Adequate erosion control measures is provided in areas located in sloping terrain (or as needed) and spoils disposal plan is being strictly implemented to prevent localized 57 flooding. Site preparation for distribution lines poles is minimal earthworks compared to poles. Preparation for poles involves small-scale excavations and the excavated topsoil is used for backfilling. For 11 KV DP support four pole structures, wherever necessary, downhill slopes is provided with revetments, retaining walls or sow soil binding grass around the sites to contain soil erosion. Landscaping/replanting/re-vegetation shall be done as soon as earthworks are completed to stabilize the soil. 114. For distribution poles, only the exact amount of construction materials (i.e., sand, gravel, concrete, etc.) is brought on-site to avoid stockpiling that may cause localized flooding during the monsoon season and to minimize any inconvenience to local people. At substation sites, adequate storage for materials needed for construction works us provided. Crops that may be affected or damaged during the installation of distribution poles and stringing of distribution lines is compensated based on entitlements following the national laws and SPS 2009. Existing approach roads may require upgrading and/or rehabilitation to facilitate construction. This is benefiting not only DISCOM-C operations but local people and others using roads.

 Impacts on people

115. There is extension of 11kV bay in existing 33/11 KV substations that are upgraded which may require dismantling of structures and equipment and/or installation of new distribution transformers. Workers assigned to dismantling works having proper safety clothes and protection gear/equipment to avoid accidents. Debris and scrap materials from dismantling activities are transported to DISCOM-C warehouses, where there would be dedicated storage yards, for resale and auction to authorized dealers. Similarly, servicing and/used transformer oil (if any) is disposed of/sold to Government-registered recyclers only as set forth by the Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules 2008. PMU of DISCOM-C is monitor compliance of the same. 116. The installation of distribution poles as well as stringing of conductors may potentially interfere with road crossings that may pose safety risks to the public and construction workers. To minimize the risks, adequate danger and clearly visible warning signs are posted at designated sites while scaffoldings have placing over road crossing points. EPC Contractor(s) is required to instruct drivers of construction vehicles to strictly follow road regulations and to implement the temporary pedestrian and traffic management plan. An appropriate permit from the local authority is obtained prior construction works. Security

58 personnel has assigned to prevent trespassing and accidents at the substation sites. 117. Local hiring is given priority so workers can come home after work every day. However, if required, EPC Contractor(s) is provide construction camps with sanitary facilities, wash areas, safe drinking water, garbage bins, and designated security personnel. Designated staff is provided with communication device to facilitate communication particularly during emergency. 118. EPC Contractor(s) is find out the location of the nearest hospital and is make arrangements in case of accidents in the worksites. First aid treatment has set up within the construction sites and field offices. Workers are provided with hard hats, safety shoes, and safety belts while designated staff is provided with communication devices. Health personnel (or a nurse) are assigned by EPC Contractor(s) to visit the construction sites once a week to broadly check the sanitary conditions of the construction sites and overall health condition of workers to minimize outbreak of diseases. Good housekeeping is enforced at all times and is monitored by PMUs of DISCOM-C. The Contractor(s) is complying with relevant safety measures required by law and best engineering practices.

 Impacts on air quality, noise and vibration

119. The use of heavy equipment and construction vehicles may increase vehicular emissions at and around the substation sites. Vehicular emissions, land clearing, earthmoving works and transport of construction materials may increase levels of suspended particulate matter affecting air quality. Opened and exposed land areas around the distribution poles are sprayed with water to suppress dust level particularly during the summer season. Construction sites for subproject activities are temporarily enclosed to contain dust dispersion. EPC Contractor(s) is required to maintain construction vehicles regularly to minimize the contribution of vehicular emissions to poor air quality. Warehouse for construction materials is being provided onsite to reduce the trips of material delivery while construction vehicles transporting materials that generate dusts are covered. 120. Apart from vehicular emissions, the use of heavy equipment, construction vehicles and civil works may increase the noise levels while excavation works at the substation sites may induce vibration. Increase in noise levels and potential vibration may inconvenience local people living at and around these sites. As required by MPPCB guidelines (February 2013), noise-generating activities is scheduled between 7 AM and 7 PM while noise- generating machineries and construction areas is covered with acoustic screens and/or

59 temporary enclosures. Drivers is required to observe low speed wherever necessary and no blowing of horns. EPC Contractor(s) is ensuring that the traffic management plan as well as air quality and noise control plans are implemented. PMUs of DISCOM-C will monitor compliance of the same.

 Impacts on water quality

121. Presence of workers at construction sites is generating sewage that may affect water quality while earth moving works may cause localized flooding during monsoon season and in other low-lying areas. EPC Contractor(s) is providing workers with sanitary facilities and safe drinking water. The site selection of subprojects avoided waterways to minimize the costs of mitigating the associated environmental impacts. To avoid localized flooding, construction works will be scheduled during summer in areas potential to flooding and during the monsoon season, drainage and storm water management plan will be implemented by EPC Contractor(s). PMUs of the DISCOM- C will monitor compliance to these measures.

6.4 Operation Phase

 Impacts on land and vegetation

122. The presence of distribution poles may lower the real estate property values near or adjacent to these facilities. However, the availability of a stable and reliable power supply is attract and promote local economic development and thus, may actually enhance property values. While no subproject is located near or adjacent to the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, birds and other wildlife may be attracted to the presence of substations and distribution poles particularly migratory birds. 123. Distribution lines are designed to have ground wire spacing and lightning arresters as safety features to generally protect the public (and birds). Spot checks/ocular inspection of wildlife crossing and bird electrocution (if any) is included as part of maintenance work along the distribution lines. Maintenance workers are trained to create awareness on this monitoring.

 Impacts on noise

124. Project activities may cause disturbance to settlements adjacent to it due to noise generated

60 by its operation. To minimize the impact, noise-generating equipment is enclosed (if needed) and periodic maintenance of equipment such as transformers will be conducted.

 Impacts on people

125. The presence of distribution lines, poles may pose potential hazards such as electrocution, lightning strike, etc. due to accidental failure of power distribution. To ensure safety, distribution line poles are equipped with galvanized ground wire for earthing purposes. Distribution line systems are designed with protection system that shuts off during power overload or similar emergencies. An Indian and international electrical standard is complied with by DISCOM-C at all times. There are regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety and integrity of power lines and substations. 126. To minimize risks of accidents, maintenance workers/linemen is provided with safety clothing and other working gears for protection, provide training on safety and emergency preparedness, and implement a safety plan. The operation of the feeder separation project is creating employment to local people. Apart from employment, there is a stable and reliable supply of power, and improved delivery of service.

Management of Mineral Oil for Transformers & Discarded Batteries  Impacts on land and water

127. The use of transformers may cause potential accidental spillage that may contaminate land and water. The extension of existing substations is an oil-water separator and is oil- containment structure/basin at the workshop areas. Discarded oil from transformers is drained & collected out carefully &, separately to avoid spillage / leakages to protect soil / water contamination. These discarded used oil fall in waste category No- 5.1 of Hazardous Waste (M, H & TBM) Rules 2008 & amendments. 128. This used oil is recyclable through authorized recyclers / NOC by CPCB & consent given by MPPCB. Discarded used oil from transformers of substations is sent centralized store of DISCOM-C for auction to authorized oil recyclers of CPCB for disposal in environmentally sound manner. Procurement of batteries for requirements of extension of existing substations is lead free batteries only to protect environment. However batteries management governs for bulk consumers, who purchase more than 100 batteries per annum under the Batteries (Management & Handling) amendment rules 2001 & amendments.

61  Impacts on people

129. Use and handling of mineral oil for transformers may pose occupational and health risks to workers due to exposure. Delivery and acceptance of mineral oil will be accompanied by material safety data sheets and/or be certified that it is polychlorinated biphenyl-free. Fire extinguishers will be posted at designated locations in the storage areas for mineral oil. Workers will be provided with training on emergency preparedness.

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Table: 6.1: Anticipated Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures (exiting/updated scope) Environmental Magnitude of Impacts Implementation Attribute Potential Impacts Nature of Low Medium High Mitigation Measures & Monitoring Impact A. Physical Resources 1. Topography Change in the Direct/Local X To minimize the impact of Before surface features / irreversible loss of vegetation as per construction and present existing norms. phase aesthetics 2. Climate No impacts on Direct/Local X No measurable impact on the Throughout project climatic / irreversible climatic conditions, hence no conditions mitigation is required B. Environmental Resources 3. Air Quality Project will have Direct/Local/ X Water sprinkling at 33 kV During marginal impact reversible substation construction sites construction on air quality and pole erections sites, as activity during needed. construction due 4. Noise toNoise increase due to in the Direct/Local X Restriction of noise generating During dustconstruction level. / reversible activities at night and use of construction activities. personal protective equipment by activity workers. Noise arising Direct/Local X To maintain a safe distance or During from humming / reversible provide proper shielding near operational generated residential areas for 33 kV phase by transformers substations, if needed 5. Surface and Runoff from the Direct/Local X Careful placement of 33kV Before and Ground Water quality construction site / reversible substation boundary, poles etc. during construction activity 63 Domestic Direct/Local X Domestic wastewater treatments During wastewater from construction / reversible by providing soak pits/temporary construction sites drainage. and operation 6. Soils and Soil erosion due Direct/Local Avoiding sites which are prone to During and Geology to erection and / reversible the soil erosion. after the clearing of construction vegetation in the activity RoW. C. Ecological Resources 7. Terrestrial Loss of vegetation Direct/Local X No trees cut/removed for the Before the project. Trimmings of branches of Ecology / irreversible trees are to be required. construction Compensation to the tree owners phase for private trees, if any. DISCOM will be responsible for meeting all statutory rules/ regulations for forest clearances as per GOI/GoMP norms. 8. Terrestrial Disturbance to Direct/Local X Wildlife routes and their habitats Before and local fauna avoided as far as possible during Fauna during / reversible the route selection. during construction construction phase 9 Aquatic Ecology No significant Direct/Local X No mitigation required. Before and impacts during envisaged / reversible construction phase D. Human Environment 10 Fire Fires, explosion Direct/Local X Use of personal protective During and other equipment. construction accidents along By lopping of trees, fire hazards and operation the route will be avoided during maintance phase alignment of period. Regular inspection of lines HVDS line for faults prone to accidents

64 11 Health and Exposure to low Direct/ X HVDS lines do not cause EM Before and fields. Only slight EMF may exist during Safety electromagnetic Local/ near 33 kV substations. No construction fields continuous mitigation required. phase

12 Agriculture Small temporary Direct/ X Avoid prime agriculture land. Before and loss Local/ Construction activity after crop during of agriculture land harvesting. construction reversible phase due to pole and line erection. 13 Socio- Beneficial impacts Direct/ X Unskilled labour and indirect During benefits. Overall economic economics from rural and regional growth of the region operational urban phase electrification. Job opportunities during construction phase

14 Resettlement No resettlement Direct/Local X Route alignment is selected in Before the such a way that there is no construction phase. required as no / reversible resettlement issue houses along the RoW. 15 Cultural sites No archaeological, Direct/Local X No archaeological, historical or - historical, or / reversible cultural important sites are cultural important affected, hence no mitigation sites are affected required by the construction of the lines Traffic congestion Avoid high density traffic areas, - 16 Traffic and Direct/Local/ X proper traffic signs at the due to movement construction site, ensuring proper Transportation of construction reversible access roads at FS lines vehicles 17 Solid Waste Probability of Indirect/Local/ X Separate solid waste, Scrap will be During surface and collected and disposed off properly operation phase 65 Generation groundwater reversible government regulations, pollution insignificant solid waste generation due 18 Handling of Leaching of oil Indirect/Local/ X Batteries and transformer oil will be During into water Construction waste Oil and old bodies reversible disposed off through certified waste and transformers handlers in compliance with Maintenance GOI/GoMP. These provisions must phase be reported to ADB/MoEF through biannual reports. 19 Greenhouse gas If used, SF6 is a Direct/Local X If specified in contract documents, During operation, , pollutants non- toxic SF6 handling should be part of each Construction greenhouse gas contracts technical specification, and and used as a required design and routine test must Maintenance phase dielectric in be done during erection and circuit breakers, commissioning of the circuit switch gear, and breaker. other electrical equipment

66 CHAPTER 7: INFORMATION DISCLOUSER, CONSULTATION& PARTICIPATION

130. Consultations for Updation of IEE were held in June- August 2018 and also consultation during survey for EMR preparation. During increased extra quantity of 11 KV line including associated 11 KV DP structure, support four pole structures & quality improvement metering system. Photographs of public consultation and progress are given in Appendix-VI and sample attendance sheet for some substation sites are given in Appendix -XI. Concerns of local people were common and they includes: Load shedding and lack of reliable and stable supply of power affecting their produce and livelihood and Timely compensation to farmers affected during erection of the 11 KV DP & support PCC poles, and stringing of the distribution lines for feeder separation. 131. The summary of public consultation for Feeder Separation Project is given in Table 7.1. and Photographs and Attendance Sheet of Public Consultation are given in Appendix-VI & Appendix-VIII

Table 7.1. Summary of Public Consultation held in FSP Area Sr. Districts Site Location Date of Feedback ADB- No ADB-2830 Consultation 2830 / Date of Visit Nayapura No major concerns Gwalior Village,Lankahill,Punjabipura,Kuleth expressed by project 1 & Nayapura surroundings people.

No major concerns 2 Bhind Uditpua, Badipali 27.06.2018- expressed by project surroundings people. 01.07.2018

Morena Dharamgarh, Rajodha No major concerns 3 expressed by project surroundings people Datia Bhander TV tower People is satisfactory 4 the services of MPMKVVCL/ADB 5 Sheopur Shyampur No major concerns expressed by project surroundings people

132. Local people are aware of the proposed project and are generally supportive due to expected benefits. Consultations with project stakeholders in varying degrees are continue

67 throughout the life of the project. 133. The proposed consultation plan during implementation is given in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2: Public Consultation Plan during Implementation Project Activity Approach for Consultation Schedule Detailed survey (i.e., walk- Informal meetings at different spot Pre- over and contractor) along the Distribution line route construction (approx. 20-30 km). stage  Project brief and/or frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Hindi to be made Construction works publicly available in DISCOMs PMU Construction field offices Stage  Village or local informal meetings as needed  Flyers or information leaflets particularly on safety issues such as Operation & electric and magnetic field, Operation maintenance maintenance of ROW, pilferage or Stage theft of power cable, etc.  Press releases as and when needed  Response to public inquiries

134. The updated IEE will be posted to the website of ADB as required by SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. A project fact sheet or a frequently asked questions flyer in Hindi will be made available to the public at the DISCOM-Central-PMU field office. The flyer will include among others, the information on grievance redress mechanism. Aside from these public disclosure requirements, the Right to Information Act 2005 of GoI also provides for additional obligation to DISCOM-C to provide information about the project. Hindi translation of updated IEE report executive summary and EMP will be disclosed by the client, which will provide relevant environmental information in a timely manner, in an accessible place and in a form and language(s) understandable to affected people and other stakeholders. For illiterate people, other suitable communication methods will be used.

68 CHAPTER 8: GRIEVANCE READRESS MECHANISM

135. Current Scenario: The DISCOM-C has their own process of handling complaints / grievance from their customers about the quality of delivery service. As well, DISCOM-C has an online complaint logging system and a Vigilance Cell for the same issues which do not include safeguards issues on project implementation. In case the issue is related to land, the Revenue Department of MP is in- charge of filing the complaint on behalf of the affected person(s) and submit the complaint to the concerning Nodal Officer of the DISCOM-C. To address the limitation, the PMUs of the DISCOM-C has establish a grievance redress mechanism (GRM) to handle complaints and/or grievances on safeguards issues associated with the implementation of the subprojects of DISCOM-C. Please refer circular of GRC committee formation in Appendix-VII. 136. Goals: GRM shall provide an accessible platform for receiving and facilitating resolution of affected person‘s grievances related to the project/ subproject. According to SPS 2009, the GRM has address concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate and readily accessible to the affected persons at no costs and without retribution. GRM is normally incorporated in the compensation process due to land acquisition and temporary damages to crops and lands during project activities but will also cover issues that may be raised on environmental issues such as increased level of dust and noise causing inconvenience to local people, traffic, or other relevant issues. 137. Composition: The GRM is a grievance redress committee (GRC) has been set up by PMU in DISCOM-C and is continue to function from construction to operation phase. The GRC is consist of representatives from the local Panchayat Head, a District Revenue Commissioner, representative from the EPC Contractor(s) only during construction phase, designated staff on safeguards in the PMU of DISCOM-C, Director / Nodal Officer of PMU in DISCOM-C, and a witness of the complainant / affected person. PMU in DISCOM-C are ensuring the re-presentation of women in the GRC. 138. Responsibilities: The GRC is expected to: (i) resolve issues on land acquisition (if any), compensation to temporary damages to crops and plants, and other use of land such as borrow areas for Distribution poles and substations; (ii) convene twice a month to review complaints lodged (if any), (iii) record the grievances and resolve the issues within a month (30 days) from the date the grievance was filed, (iv) report to the complainant(s) the 69 status of grievance resolution and the decisions made. 139. Procedures: Minor grievances on compensation or environmental issue during construction will be resolved onsite through the EPC Contractor(s) Project Site Engineer. As a formal process of grievance resolution, the procedure is given below and described in Figure 8.1.

 Affected persons (APs) is informed in writing by DISCOM-PMU (or designated representative) of the damages and entitlements for compensation. If the APs are satisfied, compensation can be claimed from DISCOM-C PMU through the EPC Contractor(s). If the APs are not satisfied, they can request for clarification from DISCOM-PMU. If the APs are not convinced with the outcome, they can file the grievance to the GRC with the help of the DISCOM-PMU who will provide the written documentation.

 The GRC is conducting a hearing of the grievance in the presence of the APs and is provided a decision within 15 days from the receipt of the complaint. Minutes of the meeting is approved by the DISCOM-C and provided to the APs including the decision made by the GRC. If the APs are satisfied with the GRC decision, they can claim the compensation from the DISCOM-C PMU and/or EPC Contractor(s).

 If the issue(s) remains unresolved, the case is referred by the GRC to the appropriate Court of Law for settlement.

Area of Jurisdiction: GRC has set up at the Panchayat level where subprojects are proposed under DISCOM-C.

140. Record-keeping: Records is kept by the DISCOM-C-PMU of all grievances received including contact details of complainant, date the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were effected, and final outcome. Documentation of the grievances & resolved and summarized in the semi-annual monitoring reports submitted to ADB during construction stage and annually during operation stage. Records of grievances are recorded till project executed. The PMU is observing that records of grievances are maintained regularly, if come in notice. 141. Disclosure of Information: DISCOM-C-PMU is informed the APs on grievance redress procedure, who to contact and when, where and how to file a grievance, time likely to be

70 taken for redressed of minor and major grievances, etc. The number of grievances recorded and resolved and the outcomes is displayed/disclosed in the field offices of DISCOM-C-PMU and offices of the concerned local Panchayat and District Revenue Office (if required). 142. Review of the Process: DISCOM-C-PMU is periodically reviewing the implementation of the GRM and record information on the effectiveness of the mechanism, especially on the projects ability to prevent and address grievances. 143. Cost of Implementation: Costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication and reporting/information dissemination) will be borne by DISCOM-C-PMU. The cost of implementation will be taken from the administration cost included in the total cost of the resettlement plan (RP) for the project. If the administration cost is not adequate, the budget is taken up from the contingency cost of the RP.

Figure 8.1. Processes for Grievance Redress Mechanism in the DISCOM-C

71 CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN& INSTITUTIONAL SETUP

9.1. Mitigation Measures

144. The mitigation measures for the corresponding environmental impacts identified are presented in Table 9.1. The environmental management plan (EMP) is being continued from starting of project activities, and as needed, to accommodate any change in the condition of the site or alignment of the feeder separation line after the contractor survey, performance of EPC Contractor(s), and feedback from local people or other stakeholders (if any).

9.2. Environmental Monitoring

145. During the construction stage, environmental monitoring is a yearly process to ensure that non-compliance to the EMP by the EPC Contractor(s) if any is avoided and/or immediately addressed. The Environmental Monitoring Reports are submitted to ADB twice a year during construction and annually during operation as required by SPS 2009. Baseline data for environmental parameters such as air and noise is not available but is carried out and recorded by contractor before commencement of civil works. Monitoring and maintenance of the power Distribution system during operation ensure the integrity and safety of the structures and components, thus, minimizing safety risks to the public and damage to properties. Table 9.2 gives a summary of the environmental monitoring plan.

9.3. Institutional Setup

146. DISCOM-C has a PMU responsible for procurement, feasibility assessments, and bid planning. PMU staffs are aware of safeguards issues and compliance as needed. The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited, Bhopal (DISCOM-C) is serving as the executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies (IAs) for the project. DISCOM-C has established project management units (PMUs/ESMU) to implement the ADB loans in Distribution System Improvement Program. They are continuing as PMUs of the proposed project. 147. Field level staff/engineer is deputed at divisional level who is assuming primary responsibility as Nodal Officer for the environmental and social assessment as well as

72 implementation of RPs for their respective components. Keeping in view the capacity of DISCOM-C and its existing PMU and each PIU is designated for overall implementation of the EMP carried out under the supervision of the Project Director-ADB/ Nodal Officer- PMU. 148. A Nodal Officer (or a Consultant), who is primarily responsible for ensuring that the EMP is properly implemented, is deputed for the project prior to award of the civil works contract. Nodal officer coordinates and interact with Project Director-ADB/PMU on compliance to ADB requirements, relevant government agencies and local authorities on permits (as needed). The Nodal Officers/ PMUs are also responsible for managing the site activities related to safeguards and works closely with the field level staff. EPC Contractor(s) is informed of their responsibility to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB. There are specific responsibilities for EMP compliance during construction phase that rest with the Contractor who is monitored by the Nodal officer / environmental consultant of the project.

9.4. EMP Budget

149. This project is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. However, as per the environmental monitoring plan, routine environmental quality monitoring is conducted by the PMC/ Contractor through an NABL accredited /MoEF&CC approved under EPA act 1986 / MPPCB authorized monitoring agencies. Feeder separation project will not be major issues as only small foundations are dug for each PCC pole but for substation sites, moderate civil works are carried out, hence environmental monitoring becomes a necessity. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective equipment’s to construction workers along with medical facility shall be borne by contractor as part of conditions of contactors. 150. The trimming (if any) and other expenses is bear by DISCOM-C as per Government rules. Budget for EMP compliances if required is given below:

S. Description Project Monitoring Phase Frequency Quantity Unit Amount N. Rate (INR) (INR) 1 Environmental Parameters Monitoring i. Air Quality Construction: 02 sample of 8x2 20 16500 330,000.00 Monitoring: each district (04 districts), Parameters: baseline data will be

73 PM10, generated once before commencement of civil PM2.5, SO2 works & NOX as per NAAQS, Operation: 01 sample of 4 x 1 2009 each district (04 districts), (one time) monitoring will be done. ii Noise Construction: 02 sample of 08 x 2 20 15000 300,000.00 Monitoring each district (04 districts), Parameters: baseline data will be Leq (Day), generated once before Leq (Night), commencement of civil Maximum works Noise level. Operation: 01 sample of 4 x 1 each district (04 districts) location (one time) monitoring will be done. Total: 630000.00

74 TABLE 9.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected Planning and Pre-Construction Stage  Preparation of  Land and  Loss of agricultural  Use of 13 criteria for site selection which Included in the DISCOM-C feasibility study vegetation land and crops include environmental factors to minimize Project Costs and detailed  Loss of habitat and potential impacts project report vegetation clearing  Use of 17-question checklist/questionnaire in Associated District (DPR)  Land acquisition evaluating substation sites which aim at costs of land Commissioner  Feeder  Increase in soil erosion avoidance of land acquisition and transfers from Office Separation and impact to soil environmental impacts the Government will be borne by comprising productivity  No land acquisition required but transfers of DISCOM-C construction of ownership from the government to DISCOM- new 11 KV C lines and  Feeder Separation comprising construction rehabilitation of new 11 KV lines and rehabilitation and and upgrades of upgrades of existing 11 KV lines will not existing 11 KV have impact on environment & away from lines  People  Physical displacement traverse forest, sanctuary, or protected areas. of people and structures  Use of mineral oil such as Dura life  Economic loss Transformer Oil for transformers ( generally to people occurs in operation phase)  Disturbance and  Use of air insulated substations to avoid inconvenience to fugitive emissions of SF6 (a potent GHG gas) people due to traffic, increased noise and dust levels, vibration  Interference to existing

68 Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected utilities  Water  Interference to local drainage  Water quality impacts due to erosion and/or sedimentation  Air  Increase dust and noise levels, and vibration  Emissions from heavy equipment machinery and construction vehicles Construction Stage Orientation for  People  Awareness of workers  Conduct briefing of EPC Contractor(s) on Included in EPC contractor and on the environmental EMP, records management, and reporting the costs of Contractor(s), workers requirements and their  Identify critical areas to be monitored and the EPC PMUs of responsibility required mitigation measures Contractor(s) DISCOM-C  Understanding of EPC  Create awareness of sexually-transmitted Contractor(s) of their diseases such as HIV/AIDs Responsibility in implementing the EMP Prepare  People  Avoid effects of EPC  Temporary pedestrian and Included in EPC construction Contractor(s) unplanned traffic management plan the costs of Contractor(s), management activities  Community and safety plan EPC PMUs of work plan  Land  Smooth  Spoils disposal plan Contractor(s) DISCOM-C  Air work implementation  Noise and dust control plan

69 Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected  Water  Drainage and storm water management plan Environmental  Waste  Materials management plan staff/consultant  Construction waste management plan in PMU Hiring of project  People  Conflict due to potential  EPC Contractor(s) will be required to use --- EPC staff and workers workers‘ migration local labour for manual work and eligible Contractor(s),  Lack of local support to local workforce for clerical and office jobs PMUs of the project DISCOM-C

 Dispute over transparency of hiring

Presence of  People  Increase in demand for  None required ------workers at services such as food, construction sites temporary housing, etc.  Create opportunities for small-scale business to provide services such as food, temporary housing, etc.  Site  People  Feeder Separation  Construction management plan will be Included in EPC preparation, comprising construction strictly implemented the costs of Contractor(s), vegetation and of new 11 KV lines and  Use of proper safety clothes/equipment in EPC PMUs of land clearing rehabilitation & dismantling structure(s) and equipment Contractor(s) DISCOM-C for feeder upgrades of existing 11  Debris/dismantled structures/equipment will Environmental separation line KV lines be disposed of in designated landfill and/or staff right-of-way controlled dumpsites (ROW)  Usable scrap materials from dismantling will 70 Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected  Installation of be stored in warehouses of DISCOM-C PMU HVDS   comprising Potential safety risks to Provide fence or barricade (as appropriate), installation of community sufficient lights, clear warning signs and new distribution danger signals, and take all precautions transformers and identified in the community and safety plan  conversion of Assign security personnel to prevent bare accidents, trespassing, and pilferage  conductor LV EPC Contractor(s) to direct drivers to strictly follow road regulations lines to aerial  Interference with road  Danger and clearly visible warning signs will bundled cables crossings be posted at designated sites  Supply of  Scaffoldings will be placed over road Quality crossing points Improvement &  Construction vehicles to strictly follow road Metering regulations comprising  Implement temporary pedestrian and traffic mapping of management plan distribution  Potential health and  Provide sanitary facilities and wash areas assets & safety risks to workers  Provide safe drinking water and garbage bins associated  Enforce good housekeeping at all times Global  Provide workers with hard hat, safety shoes positioned and belts system (GPS)  Coordinate with nearest hospital surveys, for arrangements in case of accidents installation of  Assign nurse or medical staff to make weekly meters, network rounds at substation sites  Set up first aid treatment within construction

71 Environmental Project Component Likely Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Activity to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected managem sites and field office ent  Observance and compliance with relevant safety improvem measures required by law and best engineering ent of practices systems at  Provide communication devices to designated 11 KV workers  Land and  Erosion and localized  Compensation for temporary damages to vegetation flooding crops/plants along the ROW and substations (e.g., installation 11  Cut trees owned by the government will be sold KV DP on four pole and revenue turned over to Revenue Authority structure)  Only minimal vegetation will be cleared since  Loss of habitat and most of the subprojects sites are grassland/shrub some mature trees of land (e.g.) economic value such  Landscaping/replanting of trees at new subs- as teak (e.g., stations will be done after completion of installation 11 KV DP construction works on four pole structure)  Erosion-control measures will be provided (as needed)  Implement spoils disposal plan and construction waste management plan  Water  Generation of sewage  Avoidance of waterways in site selection from construction  Provide sanitary facilities to workers and safe workers drinking water  Localized flooding  Construction works will done during summer in  Increase turbidity in areas potential for erosion and localized surface water near flooding & Implement drainage and storm construction sites water management plan

72 Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected  Waterways were avoided in Selecting subproject sites  Air  Heavy equipment and  Construction vehicles will be maintained to construction vehicles minimize vehicular emissions may increase  Enclose construction sites temporarily to vehicular emissions contain dust dispersion  Transport of  Warehouse for construction materials onsite construction materials to will be provided to reduce trips of material constructions sites may delivery increase dust level  EPC Contractor(s) will be required to maintain  Earthmoving works, construction vehicles and heavy equipment excavations, and machineries regularly to reduce emissions opened land areas for  Opened land areas or sources of dust will be substations and poles sprayed with water (as needed) may increase dust levels  Transport of dust-generating materials will be  Increase in noise level covered and vibration from  Observance of low speed by vehicles to excavation and heavy reduce noise equipment and  Noise-generating works will be done between construction vehicles 7AM and 7PM done at daytime as required by EPA act 1986 & amendments.  Construction sites will be covered with acoustic screens and machineries will be temporarily enclosed to control noise  Require EPC Contractor(s) to maintain and tune-up construction vehicles to reduce noise and no blowing of horns  Observe/comply with traffic management plan 73 Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected Operation and Maintenance Stage Use of mineral oil  Land  Accidental spillage  Provision of oil-water separator Included in DISCOM- C for transformers  Water that would contaminate  Provide for oil containment structure the O & M land and water costs of Project  People  Occupational health  Acceptance of mineral oil should be risks to workers due to accompanied with Material Data Safety exposure Sheets and/or be certified that it is PCB-free  Fire extinguishers readily available in storage areas for mineral oil Presence of  Land  Depreciation of land  Availability of stable and reliable power will ------installation 11 property values trigger economic development in the area KV DP on four adjacent to substations pole structure and and power Distribution feeder separation poles lines  People  Hazards such as  Provide security and inspection personnel to Included in DISCOM- C electrocution, lightning avoid pilferage and vandalism of equipment the O & of strike, etc. due to and lines costs accidental failure of  Appropriate grounding and deactivation of Project power Distribution and live power lines during maintenance work distribution lines  Designed with protection system that shuts off during power overload or similar emergencies  Maintain and comply with electrical standards  Distribution lines entering and leaving the substations are insulated (or covered) to minimize impacts  Regular monitoring and maintenance to 74 Environmental Project Activity Component Description of Potential Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Estimated Responsible Likely to be Environmental Impact Cost Unit Affected ensure safety and integrity of power lines and substations  Conduct information and education campaign to local people to enhance awareness on safety practices of living near substations  Accident working in  Implement safety plan to reduce risks Included the DISCOM- C elevated position  Provision of safety belts and other working O & M gears for protection p r o j e c t costs  Potential exposure to  EMF levels expected to be way below the Included the DISCOM- C electric and magnetic limits set by International Commission on O & M fields (EMF) Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(ICNRP) p r o j e c t which is 4.17 kV/m for electric field and 833 costs mG for magnetic field  Spot measurements of EMF  Substations will be fenced and security staff assigned to prevent unauthorized public access  Information and education campaign will be conducted to local people to create awareness on safety practices  Generation of  More than 80 positions will be created --- DISCOM- C employment during the operation  Noise  Disturbance to  Periodic maintenance of equipment such as Included the DISCOM- C settlements near the transformers and capacitors to minimize O & M substations noise generation p r o j e c t  Provide enclosure of noise-generating costs equipment  Monitor ambient noise levels 75 TABLE 9.2: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN Responsibility Project (Implementation Stage Parameter/Indicator Location Method of Measurement Frequency and Supervision) Guaranteed noise level 11 KV DP on four pole Machinery and equipment Once(if PMUs of of equipment and structure sites specifications – compliance required) DISCOM-C machineries (if required) to ambient noise levels Soil quality (if required) 11 KV DP on four pole Sampling and chemical Once (if PMUs of structure, HVDS installation analysis required) DISCOM-C and feeder separation 11 KV & LV lines Quality of transformer oil 11 KV DP Material Safety Data Sheet – Once PMUs of compliance to IS:1866 DISCOM-C Pre- Loss of terrestrial and 11 KV DP on four pole Ocular inspection, transect Once PMUs of Construction aquatic habitat structure, HVDS installation survey DISCOM-C and Planning and feeder separation 11 KV & LV lines Proximity to water 11 KV DP on four pole Ocular inspection, maps Once PMUs of resources structure, HVDS installation DISCOM-C and feeder separation 11 KV & LV lines Routes of migratory 11 KV DP on four pole Ocular survey/observation, Quarterly PMUs of birds structure, HVDS installation secondary data to capture DISCOM-C and feeder separation 11 KV seasonal & LV lines variations Local recruitment of 11 KV DP on four pole Number of local workers Monthly PMUs of Construction workers and staff structure, HVDS installation and staff recruited DISCOM-W; and feeder separation 11 KV Contractor(s) & LV lines

76 Responsibility Project Parameter/Indicator Location Method of Measurement Frequency (Implementation Stage and Supervision) Orientation of 11 KV DP on four pole Number of participants Once before PMUs of Contractor(s) and structure, HVDS installation construction, DISCOM-C workers on issues like and feeder separation 11 KV Contractor(s) HIV/AIDS, compliance & LV lines to EMP, etc. Spraying of water to Road easements affected by Ocular checks  Weekly at PMUs of opened land areas delivery of equipment and inspection/spot road easements DISCOM-C; before movement of construction material; (or as needed) Contractor(s) construction vehicles distribution poles (if  Every day at needed); stringing of substation conductors sites during dry season Solid waste Workers‘ camps, stringing of Ocular inspection/spot Every week PMUs of management conductors, distribution checks DISCOM-C; poles Contractor(s) Danger and warning Road easements affected by Ocular inspection/spot Once a month PMUs of signs for safety of delivery of equipment and checks DISCOM-C; workers and the public construction material; Contractor(s) distribution poles; stringing of conductors Announcement to the Road easement affected by Work schedule log sheet As needed PMUs of public of works interconnections of DISCOM-C; schedule distribution lines, poles, and Contractor(s) stringing of conductors Erosion control 11 KV DP Structure & Ocular inspection Once a month PMUs of measures such as silt Feeder Separation poles DISCOM-C; traps Contractor(s) Smoke belching 11 KV DP on four pole Ocular inspection/spot Weekly Contractor(s), construction vehicles structure, HVDS installation checking Environmental Staff

77 Responsibility Project Parameter/Indicator Location Method of Measurement Frequency (Implementation Stage and Supervision) and feeder separation 11 DISCOM-C/PMU KV & LV lines Ambient Air Quality & 11 KV DP on four pole Monitoring approved Yearly tPMUs of Noise Level Monitoring(if structure ( Major areas) Laboratories completion DISCOMi -C/ required) Through MoEF (if required) project. (if Contractor(s)l required) Housekeeping inspection/spot Weekly 11 KV DP on four pole Ocul oPMUs of structure, HVDS installation ar f DISCOM-C/ and feeder separation 11 KV chec Contractor(s) & LV lines, workers ks ‘camps Failure of Distribution Along the alignment Maintenance log sheet Monthly DISCOM-C poles and lines Ambient air monitoring 11 KV DP structure ( Major Monitoring approved As needed PMUs of DISCOM- Quality (if required) Areas) Laboratories Through MoEF C; Contractor(s) environmental (if required) Semi-annually DISCOM-C Occupational and safety 11 KV DP on four pole Number of accidents and/or health, structure, HVDS installation injuries and feeder separation 11 KV & LV lines Tree planting, maintenance 11 KV DP Structure Ocular inspection Quarterly DISCOM-C Operation of green landscape Housekeeping 11 KV DP Structure Spot checks Monthly DISCOM-C Collection of waste 11 KV DP structure O & M log sheet Quarterly DISCOM-C (i.e., oil, garbage, etc.) Bird collision/ Along the feeder Spot checks/observation Monthly DISCOM-C electrocution separation poles and distribution alignment Pilferage of cables Along feeder separation Ocular inspection; O&M log Quarterly DISCOM-C poles and distribution lines sheet (security operations)

78 10: ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE

151. The DISCOM-C started implementation of subproject in September 2011 under ADB loan-2830-IND with priority of identification of project location and implementation of the project in a time bound manner. During the progress of subproject implementation, original scope of work has been updated on quantity of subproject components based on actual surveys & site conditions. 152. It is to clarify that there is no change in targeted districts or region of this subproject as per IEE 2011. Now total updated total scope of work has been summarized based on survey & shown in Table 3.1 in chapter-3 under project description. Status of feeder separation project is under completion. There are not observed environmental due diligence variation for completed sub-projects in the additional scope of scope during the visit and separately, RP/DDR report is submitted to ADB. 153. Variation of quantum works of project subcomponents has been observed both ways summarized after project completed based on survey, which has shown in Table No-3.3 in chapter-3 under project description. Some of quantity has been dropped and some of quantity has been added in all three components of project. This section ascertains presence of any residual environmental impacts due to implementation of works on account of changes in new additional scope as described above, and suggests appropriate, time-bound corrective measures to address those residual environmental impacts. 154. It has been confirmed that contractor‘s contract agreement includes EMP for implementation of feeder separation subprojects of DISCOM-C under sub-clause-of special condition of contract for work contract agreement under the contractor responsibility for compliances of all applicable national, provincial & local environmental laws & regulations. 155. Status of statutory permission applicable for the sub-project(s), as per EIA Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendment of MOEF&CC, no environmental clearance is required for substation & distribution system. All project activities are in government wasteland & away from protected reserved forest. There is no requirement of forest clearance. 156. Detailed status of statutory applicability are summarized and presented in Table No 10.1.

79 Table 10.1. Status of environmental regulatory requirements S. Relevant Govt. Compliance requirement Compliance Status No. Notifications under the Rule /Rules 1. EIA Notification All development projects Power Distribution projects are 2006,as amended listed in schedule 1 of excluded from the Schedule 1 of EIA Notification Needs to EIA Notification2006 get prior Environmental Clearance. 2. Batteries As per Rule 10(2),it shall Will be disposed off as per the Management and be the responsibility of provisions of rules framed under Handling the bulk consumer to : EPA for disposal of scrap Amendment Rules (i)ensure that used batteries through sale of 2010 batteries are not disposed authorized firm. off in any manner other Scraped equipment’s are than by depositing with disposed through Metal Scrap the dealer/ manufacturer/ Trading Corporation (MSTS), a registered recycler Govt. of India undertaking. /importer/ re-conditioner or at the designated collection centres - and (ii) file half-yearly return in Form VIII to the State Board. 3. Hazardous Used/burned transformer Used/burned oil of transformer is Waste (Management oils to be disposed off in being disposed off as per the and Handling) accordance with the provisions of the Hazardous Second Amendment Hazardous Waste Waste (Management and Rules 2009 (Management and Handling) Rules Handling) Rules 4. Ozone Depleting Avoid equipment’s using CFCs and PCBs are not used in Substance CFCs/PCBs as per Ozone any equipment. The equipment’s (Regulation & Depleting Substance are as per latest BIS Control) Rules 2000 (Regulation & Control) specifications that comply with Rules international standards, particularly with respect to avoiding use of PCBs. 5. Air Prevention and Compliance to National The FS lines being established do Control of Pollution Ambient Air Quality not generate any trade effluent or Act,1981 with Rules Standard air Pollutant in to the atmosphere. The only potential impact assessed is increase in airborne dust particles due to construction of roads for accessibility if any. No construction of roads for accessibility, the existing roads and tracks are being used for construction and maintenance

80 access under the project. 6. Water (Prevention Prevention and Control of The FS new lines being and Control of Water Pollution established do not generate any Pollution) Act 1974 trade effluent in to the receiving with rules waters. No new construction facility for construction workers involved that can cause contamination of receiving waters. 7. Noise Pollution Compliance with Ambient Construction techniques and (Regulation & Noise Standards in machinery creating minimal Control)Rules,2000 accordance to land use of sound disturbance that remains the area always within the permissible limits. No complaints received from the locals 8. e-Waste Compliance with the E-Waste generated will be (Management & responsibility entrusted to channelized to authorized Handling) Rules 2011 Bulk consumers of collection center or registered (Effective form 1st electrical and electronic dismantlers or recyclers or is may 2012) equipment listed in return to the pick up or take back schedule I of the rule in to services provided by the maintain records of e- producers. waste generated by the consumer. 9. Fly Ash Notification, Responsibility on the No major construction work 2003 construction agency to use envisaged in the project. No Fly Ash based major thermal power plant bricks/product, within a located within a radius of 100 radius of 100 kms from a kms of project area thermal power plant

157. Contractors were involved in deployment of manpower for execution of subprojects under feeder separation project having valid labor license under Madhya Pradesh labor laws (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2015 in state of MP. All contractors were also having workmen compensation insurance policy for manpower engaged in construction site, including EPF, ESI & minimum wages applicable for contractor employees. 158. Executing agency is ensuring compliance of EMP mentioned in Table No-9.2 by respective contractors ‘at different project stages during pre-construction, construction and operation stage of the sub-project(s). DISCM-C is continuing monitoring of implantation of EMP by contractors for ongoing implementation of project & also in operation stages of subprojects. Compliance status of EMP as provided in the Table No.10.2

81 Table 10.2: EMP Compliances Status of Project S. Proposed Mitigation Status of Implementation Measures for No Measure Improvement Pre construction 1. PCBs not used in Transformers or other project NA transformers or other facilities or equipment’s do not project facilities or use PCBs. equipment’s Processes, Phased out materials are equipment and systems not disposed off through approved to use chlorofluorocarbons agencies as per the provisions of (CFCs), including halogen hazardous Wastes Rules. Latest Use of PCBs and CFCs in BIS or equivalent international the existing systems standard is specified for all should be phased out and equipment’s and project to be disposed of in a facilities are used. manner consistent with the requirements of the government. 2. Careful route selection to As part of the detailed survey NA avoid existing settlements and line alignment selection, consultations with local people were carried out. New lines proposed under this project are located without any impact on settlement. Each circle CEO and contractor’s designated environmental officer are ensuring the same. 3. Involuntary resettlement or Involuntary resettlement or land NA land Acquisition acquisition not required for this project. 4. Avoid encroachment into No precious ecologically NA precious ecological areas sensitive areas/wildlife by careful site and sanctuary area is involved. alignment selection 5. Avoid encroachment into Reserve forest area involvement NA Forestland. has not yet come to the notice. 6. Avoid encroachment into Detailed survey and line NA Farmland alignment selection were made with minimum or no impact on farmland. 7. Better design to ensure Latest BIS or equivalent national NA noise will not be a or international standards is nuisance specified for all equipment’s and project facilities, 8. Appropriate placement of In majority of the cases, the line NA poles to avoid drainage/ alignment finalized along the channel interference existing line without affecting

82 the natural drainage During detailed survey, consultations were made with local people. 9. Equipment specification Equipment’s purchased under NA with respect to potential the project do not contain PCB pollutants or CFC. Latest BIS or equivalent international standards are adopted for the equipment’s and other project facilities. Construction 10. Equipment specification No heavy equipment’s are used NA with respect to potential in the construction works under pollutants the project. Line works involved some minor works like digging of pit, etc. 11. Construction activities to Works were carried out after Contractors have been be scheduled to avoid harvesting to avoid any damage made responsible to disturbance to farming to farming activities. Contractors maintain a channel of activity have been made responsible for communication with ensuring avoidance of the communities to disturbance to farming activities. address any concern or No complaint from farmers grievances and try to regarding damage of farming resolve it as soon as activities possible and also ensure the availability of register for public complaints at the site office. 12. Construction equipment to Equipment/vehicle is employed EMP has been made be well maintained and in the construction in the part of the contract and turn of the plant not in use construction works. Project the contractor has been to avoid noise, vibration works are being carried out only made responsible for and operator safety. during day time. No heavy implementation of the equipment’s are used in the EMP. Contractor will construction work. use equipment’s and vehicles complying with Environmental standards. 13. Existing roads and tracks Established roads and tracks are NA used for construction and being used, the contractors have Maintenance should be not constructed any new access used to access to the road for these project activities. project site. 14. Marking of vegetation to Strict control observed on NA be removed prior to site clearance activities by the clearance and strict control project authorities to ensure on clearance activities to minimal clearances. ensure minimal clearances

83 15. Trees allowed growing up No trees cut/removed for the NA to a height within the project. Trimmings of branches ROW by maintaining of trees are to be required only adequate clearance as operation and maintenance between the top of tree and activity. the regulator as per the regulations. Trees that can survive pruning should be pruned instead of clearing. 16. Construction workers Included on the bid document. NA prohibited from harvesting No labour camps established for wood in the project area the project. Generally Contractor employs local Labours and used the facilities available on site. 17. Dispose scrap materials Having the authorization from NA such as batteries, MPPCB for the disposal of transformers, conductors, hazardous materials and scrap capacitors etc in batteries. Scrap materials will be Environmentally sound disposed off in accordance with manner provisions of applicable laws. 18. Tree clearances for No trees cut/removed for the NA easement establishment to project. only involve cutting trees off at ground level 19. Excavated earth to be Minor civil construction works NA stored and reused for back involved. Contract clauses filling specified the best management construction practices. 20. Fuels and other hazardous Contract clauses specified the NA materials to be stored best Management construction above high flood level practices.

21. Noisy construction Project works are being Carried NA activities shall be carried out only during daytime. out during day time 22. Construction workforce No workers camp established. NA facilities to include proper Local workers were employed as sanitation, water supply far as possible. No complaints and waste disposal received so far. Part of contract facilities and the Contractor has to implement it. 23. Existing irrigation Minor civil construction works NA facilities are to be involved, established roads and maintained Use existing tracks are being used. The access roads for existing infrastructural facilities transportation of materials are maintained without Protect/preserve top soil damaging its originality. and reinstate after construction completed 84 Repair/reinstate damaged bunds etc after construction 24. Take measures to prevent Minor civil construction works NA erosion and /or silt run off involved, No erosion causing Limit site clearing to work works carried out area Regeneration of vegetation to stabilize work areas on completion Avoidance of Excavation in wet season. Water courses protected from siltation through use of bunds and sediments ponds. 25. Careful construction Incorporated in contract NA practices to avoid loss to document and implemented neighbouring properties through contractor No Productive land tobe complaints received regarding reinstated after loss of neighbouring land uses. construction Compensation for loss of Production 26. Existing borrow sites will No borrow site developed for the NA be used to source project. Incorporated in contract aggregates therefore no document and implemented need to develop new through contractor. sources for aggregates. 27. Ensure health and safety of Works are being carried out NA Workers under best management construction practices. Safety Manuals/safety day celebrations are being in practice by the contractors. 28. Training to the DISCOM Some of the officers attended the Proper record of Environmental monitoring trainings and in future regular training should be Personnel Participation/organization of the maintained and action trainings programs will be plan for providing ensured. training to the staff and workers will be drawn up and implemented. 29. Effective Environmental Effective Environmental Check list based monitoring system using Monitoring System under the monitoring has been checklist project has been placed. All the Initiated and contractors have been made maintained by the responsible to strictly implement Contractors and PIUs. the EMP along with the project and Contractor’s designated Environmental/safety Officer

85 will be responsible for monthly reporting and monitoring of EMP implementation to PIU. Similarly all the circle GM(O&M) have been designated/ authorized to work as an Environmental officers under the ADB Projects and the designated officer will be responsible for EMP‟s Environmental compliances, Monitoring and Reporting. 30. Creation of Environmental The Environmental and Social NA and Social Cell , headed Management Unit (ESMU) has by Chief Officer of been reconstituted headed by the DISCOM for Project Director (ADB) and implementation and Environmental Specialist with monitoring of EMP five other technical members The constitution of ESMU has strengthened the monitoring Activities. Operations and Maintenance 31. Equipment emissions and All substations/ lines Same parameters as Waste management Spot checks based on visual during construction (transformer oil and scrap inspections and any complaints period etc.)

159. Effective Environmental Monitoring Plan under the project has already been in place. Implementation of environmental mitigation measures is strictly followed for the sub- projects as per agreed monitoring plan. As the civil construction works under the subproject are very meager, the Environmental pollution warranting monitoring of ambient air quality, surface water quality and noise level were not experienced. 160. However ambient air, noise level, surface water & ground quality monitoring was carried out, which has shown test results in table no-4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5 subsequently & also discussed under description of environment in chapter-IV. Based on environmental monitoring results shown in table no 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 & 4.5, residual environmental impacts not observed in subprojects areas of DISCOM-C. Feeder Separation Project (FSP) is under progress c and will be completed by 2018, however DISCOM-C is also taking care of EMP in operational stages. 161. Public consultations were carried out during June 2017 to August 2018 and also during survey of EMR preparation with respect to updated scope of work, which has been

86 summarized in Table No 7.1 of project activities areas, including public consultation photographs in Appendix-VI & public consultation attendance sheets in Appendix-VIII for implementation & operational phases. It has observed most of people were positive, satisfied & supportive towards subproject going on for benefits of local people for power requirements, creation of employment & local area developments. 162. Status of grievances reviewed no complaints about environmental pollution or nuisance caused by the sub-project activities were received so far. Hence the grievance redressed committee constituted had not received any representation from the public or stack holders of the project. Complaint register has been maintained at each local project office for registering the complaints. Based on the due diligence conclusions with respect to the available documents and site visit of subproject areas, it is concluded that Presently completed subprojects of DISCOM-C have not found residual environmental impact due to construction & operation phases. Compliance status with Environmental Monitoring Plan is given (Table 10.3).

Table 10.3. Compliance status with Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)

S. Environment Responsibility Measurement Frequency Status of No. Monitoring Task Compliance Pre- Construction Phase 1. Incorporation of DISCOM- C Design Check One-off before Compliance mitigation design observed measures into approval design and site identification as suggested in EMP 2. Minimization of DISCOM- C Site visit and One-off before NA tree cutting by best interaction with design alignment design engineers approval 3. Encroachment into DISCOM -C Site visit and One-off before NA forest land interaction with design design engineers approval 4. Incorporation of DISCOM -C Inspection of One-off before Compliance construction stage contract finalization of observed mitigation document contract measures in contract document Construction Phase 5. Preparation of DISCOM -C Inspection of One-off before Compliance Construction plan as per the start of observed management plan EMP construction recommendation

87 6. Implementation of Contractor Site visits, Weekly Contractors mitigation consultation carry out site measures in with local visits on a contract document people, worker. regular basis & Inspection of consult with construction worker. record. 7. Local recruitment Contractor Number of local Monthly Compliance of workers and staff workers and observed staff recruited Recruitment of workers and staff is been maintained by Contractors 8. Orientation of Contractor Number of Once before Compliance Contractor(s) & participants construction, observed workers on issues and as needed like HIV/ AIDS, compliance to EMP, etc. 9. Spraying of water Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance to opened land inspection/spot observed areas and before checks movement of construction vehicles 10. Solid waste Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance management inspection/spot observed checks 11. Danger and Contractor Ocular Monthly Compliance warning signs for inspection/spot observed safety of checks workers & the public 12. Announcement to Contractor Work schedule As needed Compliance the public of works log sheet found. schedule Works schedule is been communicated to local stakeholder & people prior to the commencement of work 13. Erosion control Contractor Ocular Monthly Compliance measures such as inspection observed silt traps 14. Smoke belching Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance construction inspection/spot observed 88 vehicles checks 15. Dust and noise Contractor Ocular Twice a month Compliance level (Ambient Air inspection/spot found Quality & Noise) checks Construction work is limited to the day time. It has not created any nuisance to the locals. Majority of the substations are also situated away from the human settlements. The external monitors have not received any complaints from the locals regarding Noise, dust or other air related problems 16. Housekeeping Contractor Ocular Weekly Compliance inspection/spot observed

Operation and Maintenance 17 Observations PMU/DISCOM- Ocular As per Compliance during routine C inspection/spot DISCOM –C observed maintenance inspection inspections of schedules feeder lines. RoW inspections will include monitoring of implementation status of mitigation measures specified in EMP. 18 Handling of waste PMU/DISCOM- Ocular As per Compliance oil and old C inspection/spot GOI/GoMP observed transformers to be statutory handled by certified requirements agencies.

89 CHAPTER 11: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

163. The Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) represents a slice of long-term contract packages of an investment program. The investment program is supported by necessary MFF elements, such as a policy framework, strategic vision, and sector road map together with a detailed investment plan. GoMP preferred an MFF rather than a project or a sector loan mainly because of the successful implementation of the previous MFF. In order to ensure a good quality, 24-hour supply of power to rural households, the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) has been undertaken a distribution improvement program (Feeder Separation Program) with an approximate cost of $1,100 million. 164. The investment program includes installation of separate feeders for households and irrigation water pumps, install high-voltage distribution systems (HVDSs), provide new power connections, install meters, map the assets of the distribution companies (DISCOMs), and undertake network analysis to ensure better quality power supply to households and the financial sustainability of M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) Bhopal. The main objectives of the programme were:  To provide continuous 24 hours power supply to households and continuous 10 hours power supply to agriculture pumps in rural areas and  To reduce the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses of the distribution system from eight per cent to 22 per cent in the rural areas.

165. The Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS 2009) of ADB sets out the requirements for environmental safeguard that applies to all ADB-financed projects. The feeder separation project is being fulfills all the requirements and administrative framework as defined in SPS 2009. Rapid Environment Assessment (REA) checklist has been updated to support environment classification as category-B with respect to updated scope of work of DISCOM-C under ADB loan-2830 IND. 166. The project description is given above in point no. 3 Para 6 includes Feeder Separation comprising construction of new 11 KV lines and rehabilitation and upgrades of existing 11 KV lines, Installation of HVDS comprising installation of new distribution transformers and conversion of bare conductor LV lines to aerial bundled cables, Quality Improvement & new metering comprising mapping of distribution assets. The tranche-2 investment programs are coverering Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia and Sheopur districts under Gwalior region of DOSCOM-C. 167. FS project are not located within the areas declared as forest by MoEF & CC, cultural and 90 archaeological sites considered of national importance, and the 3 national parks and 10 wildlife sanctuaries in Central Madhya Pradesh. The subprojects are not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts but may cause temporary impacts during construction such as increased noise and dust level that may cause inconvenience to local people, accumulation of scrap materials/debris, and increased presence of workers at substation construction sites which can be readily mitigated by good construction engineering practices and proper planning. 168. Project of feeder separation project does not fall list of project activities, which require obtaining Environmental Clearances from MoEF&CC/ MPPCB under the EIA act 2006 & amendments, GOI. Under the SPS 2009, the project is classified as B on environment requiring the preparation of an initial environmental examination (IEE). Following the requirements of SPS 2009, this updated IEE is prepared covering the components of the project on distribution system improvement of DISCOM-C. 169. All the project activities areas are not located within or near areas that are declared protected by GoI such as the national parks, protected forest and sanctuaries or the cultural/archeological excavation sites of national importance. All project components do not affect / damage vegetation, aquatic system. Also project activities are stopped during cultivation/ harvesting season to avoid any loss of crops. Also proposed project components / activities do not effect to indigenous people & any settlements. 170. No air, water & soil pollution expected from proposed project activities in construction phase. Minimum manpower required for project construction, hence very less sewage quantity were generated from construction workers of proposed project activities & managed from well connected nearby public toilet facilities to use. Noise pollution from project activities was very normal as observed during site visits for extension bay of existing substations as well within range of prescribed limit of noise level in operational phase of substation. 171. No major dug of land will be required for PCC pole of distribution lines, as it generally requires less than 1 cum only for excavation & foundation. Height of PCC pole was maintained 8 m, including distances of two poles in line of applicable Indian standards codes for power transmission & distribution line network. During Updation of IEE report phase, feeder separation distribution lines routes were not recorded any crossing of river & railway line. Alignment distribution lines route was laid along the road to avoid the road crossing, where it is required height of pole maintained 8 mt long.

91 172. Public and scientific concern over the potential health effects associated with exposure to EMF high voltage power distribution lines and substations, there is no empirical data demonstrating adverse health effects from exposure to typical EMF levels from power transmissions / distribution lines and equipment EMFs occur in nature but current environmental exposure to man-made sources of EMF has progressively increased due to the overwhelming use of electricity and wireless technologies. A human body is exposed to a complex mix of EMFs at various frequencies during lifetime. However, while the evidence of adverse health risks is weak, it is still sufficient to warrant limited concern. 173. Anticipated mitigation measures and monitoring to minimize environmental impacts have been incorporated in the environmental management plan and monitoring plan. Environmental monitoring report was submitted by DISCOM-C to ADB semi- annually during project implementation and annually during operation. An environmental consultant will provide technical support to DISCOM-C-PMU in addressing relevant environment issues and within requirements of ADB. 11 KV DP do not involve polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). 11 kV distribution lines for feeder separation will follow the road easements and will not incur major disturbance during the installation of poles and stringing of conductors. 174. The subproject included by the DISCOM- C is not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impacts during construction and operation. Impacts associated with construction phase can be easily mitigated by proper planning and best practices in construction engineering. Appropriate construction standards issued by GoI for the design, installation and maintenance of feeder separation distribution lines such as IS: 5613 (1995) Part II, IS: 4091-1967 and IS: 3072 (1975) were complied. Measures and monitoring to minimize environmental impacts have been incorporated in the environmental management plan and monitoring plan. 175. Consultations for Updation of IEE were held in June- August 2018 and also consultation during survey for EMR preparation. During increased extra quantity of 11 KV line including associated 11 KV DP structure, support four pole structures & quality improvement metering system. Photographs of public consultation and progress are given in Appendix-VI and sample attendance sheet for some substation sites are given in Appendix -XI. Concerns of local people were common and they includes: Load shedding and lack of reliable and stable supply of power affecting their produce and livelihood and Timely compensation to farmers affected during erection of the 11 KV DP & support PCC

92 poles, and stringing of the distribution lines for feeder separation. 176. The public consultation for Feeder Separation Project is carrid out and create Attendance Sheet for Public Consultation. Local people are aware of the proposed project and are generally supportive due to expected benefits. Consultations with project stakeholders in varying degrees are continue throughout of the project. The updated IEE will be posted to the website of ADB as required by SPS 2009 and Public Communications Policy 2011. 177. The DISCOM-C has their own process of handling complaints / grievance from their customers about the quality of delivery service. As well, DISCOM-C has an online complaint logging system and a Vigilance Cell for the same issues which do not include safeguards issues on project implementation. In case the issue is related to land, the Revenue Department of MP is in- charge of filing the complaint on behalf of the affected person(s) and submit the complaint to the concerning Nodal Officer of the DISCOM-C. 178. The environmental management plan (EMP) is being continued from starting of project activities, and as needed, to accommodate any change in the condition of the site or alignment of the feeder separation line after the contractor survey, performance of EPC Contractor(s), and feedback from local people or other stakeholders (if any). 179. PMU of DISCOM-C had set up at Bhopal and four Project Implementing Units (PIU) at Gwalior, Morena, Bhind and Sheopur circles have been made. The PMU nodal officer and PIUs designated nodal officers are responsible for project management and safeguards compliance. The PMU has also hired an environmental consultant for safeguards documentation. PMU had incorporated terms & conditions in work orders placed to EPC Contractor(s) of their responsibility to comply with the EMP and the requirements of ADB. 180. During the progress of subproject implementation, original scope of work has been updated on quantity of subproject components based on actual surveys & site conditions. There is no presence of any residual environmental impacts due to implementation of works and other change in scope as described above. 181. As describe all the parameters above, extra quantum of work was executed with respect to original scope of work planned for Multi Finance Facility (MFF) –Trench-2. In light of extra works done, the IEE report is updated during in December 2018 to reflect variation by addition & deletion of updated scope of works mentioned, which are entirely located on government land and are not likely to cause any significant environmental impacts.

93 Appendix – I : Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist of additional/updated scope of work Feeder Separation Project (FSP) under MFF-Trench-2 Instructions (i) The project team completes this checklist to support the Environmental classification of a project. (ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. (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 M.P. Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program-(Trench- Title 2) Under ADB Loan-2830-IND Sector / Division / DISCOM-C ( M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Limited, EA Bhopal (MP) Sub Project Background: Screening Question Yes No Remark A. Project Sitting Is the Project area adjacent to All proposed feeder separation distribution line or within any of the following √ works are either within existing sub-stations or environmentally sensitive on government wastelands and all are away areas? from environmental sensitive areas. Cultural heritage site None of the proposed distribution lines are √ located near to any cultural heritage sites or ASI protected monuments Protected Area None of the proposed distribution lines are √ located within or close to or passing through any protected areas. Wetland None of the proposed distribution lines are √ located within or close to or passing through any wetlands. Mangrove None of the proposed distribution lines are √ located within or close to or passing through any mangrove areas. Estuarine None of the proposed distribution lines are √ located within or close to or passing through any estuarine areas Buffer Region of None of the proposed distribution lines are Protected Areas √ located within or close to or passing through any buffer Region of protected areas Special Area for Protecting None of the proposed distribution lines are Biodiversity √ located within or close to or passing through any special area for protecting biodiversity

94 B. Potential Environmental Impacts will the Project cause Encroachment on None of the proposed distribution lines are located historical/cultural areas, near to any heritage / cultural areas or ASI protected √ landscape and monuments increased waste generation? Encroachment on precious None of the proposed distribution lines are ecosystem (e.g. sensitive or √ located within or close to or passing through protected areas)? precious ecosystem Alteration of surface water No such impacts are envisaged due the hydrology of waterways crossed proposed sub-projects. by roads and resulting in increased √ sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at the construction site? Damage to sensitive No submarines cables proposed in these coastal/marine habitats by works. √ construction of submarine cables? Deterioration of surface water No such impacts due to the proposed quality due to silt runoff, sanitary subprojects. No chemicals proposed to be wastes from worker-based camps √ used during construction. No labor camps and chemicals used in expected to be set- up for these works construction? Increased local air pollution due No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed to rock crushing, cutting and sub-projects since no rock crushing, cutting or filling? √ filling related works envisaged. The construction material will be obtained from statutorily approved sources Risks and vulnerabilities related to The environmental management plan will provide occupational health and safety due requisite mitigation measures to address issues to physical, chemical, biological, related with occupational health and safety during √ and radiological hazards during project construction and operation. project construction and operation? Chemical pollution resulting from Chemical cleaning of vegetation is not chemical clearing of vegetation √ envisaged in the proposed works. for construction site? Noise and vibration due to No blasting works are proposed. However, blasting and other civil works? increased noise levels and vibrations are expected √ during implementation and operation, for which adequate mitigation measures will be carried out. Dislocation or involuntary No such impacts are envisaged due to the √ resettlement of people? Proposed sub-projects. Disproportionate impacts on the No such impacts are envisaged due the √ poor, women and children, proposed sub-projects.

95 Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups? Social conflicts relating to No such impacts are envisaged due to the inconveniences in living proposed sub-projects. However, if any such conditions where construction impacts are noticed during implementation, the interferes with pre-existing roads? √ same will be addressed immediately. The relevant mitigation measures will be included in the environmental management plan. Hazardous driving conditions No such impacts are envisaged due to the proposed where construction interferes sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are with pre-existing roads? noticed during implementation, the same will be √ addressed immediately. The relevant mitigation measures will be included in the environmental management plan Creation of temporary breeding No such impacts are envisaged due to the habitats for vectors of disease proposed sub-projects. However, if any such such as mosquitoes and rodents? impacts are noticed during implementation, the √ same will be addressed immediately. The relevant mitigation measures will be included in the environmental management plan Dislocation and compulsory All proposed project activities are either within resettlement of people living in existing sub-stations or on government wastelands √ right-of-way of the distribution and all distribution lines are along lines & substations? the existing roads only. Environmental disturbances The relevant mitigation measures will be associated with the maintenance of included in the environmental management lines (e.g. routine control of √ plan. vegetative height under the Lines) Facilitation of access to protected No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed areas in case corridors traverse sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are protected areas? noticed during implementation, the same will be √ addressed immediately. No works will commence prior to obtaining relevant Statutory permissions. Disturbances (e.g. noise and No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed chemical pollutants) if herbicides sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are are used to control vegetative noticed during implementation, the same will be √ height? addressed immediately. No herbicides are proposed to be used to control vegetative growth.

96 Large population influx during No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed project construction and sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are operation that cause increased noticed during implementation, the same will be √ burden on social infrastructure addressed immediately. The environment and services (such as water management plan will include supply and sanitation systems)? relevant mitigation measures Social conflicts if workers from No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed other regions or countries are sub-projects. The local labor will be given hired? preference. A very limited number of workers √ from other regions may be engaged for highly skilled works. However, if any such impacts are noticed during implementation, the same will be addressed immediately Poor sanitation and solid waste The relevant mitigation measures will be included disposal in construction camps and in environmental management plan to ensure work sites, and possible adequate facilities including health. √ transmission of communicable Related impacts are provided to labor in diseases from workers to local construction camps and work sites Populations. Risks to community safety No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed associated with maintenance of sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are lines and related facilities? noticed during implementation, the same will be √ addressed immediately. The environment management plan will include relevant mitigation measures. Community health hazards due to No such impacts are envisaged due the electromagnetic fields, land proposed sub-projects. Since the proposed subsidence, lowered groundwater √ distribution lines are of 11 KV, no table, and sanitization electromagnetic field related impacts are envisaged. Risks to community health and No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed safety due to the transport, storage, sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are and use and/or disposal of noticed during implementation, the same will be √ materials such as explosives, fuel addressed immediately. The environment and other chemicals during management plan will include construction and operation? relevant mitigation measures. Community safety risks due to No such impacts are envisaged due the proposed both accidental and natural sub-projects. However, if any such impacts are hazards, especially where the noticed during implementation, the same will be structural elements or components addressed immediately. The environment of the project (e.g., high voltage management plan will include relevant mitigation √ wires, and transmission towers and measures lines) are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury

97 to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning? Climate Change & Disaster Risk Is the Project area subject to These questions are not for environmental hazards such as earthquakes, categorization. floods, landslides, tropical √ cyclone winds, storm surges, They are included in this checklist to help tsunami or volcanic eruptions identify potential climate and disaster risks. and climate changes.? Could changes in precipitation, temperature, salinity, or extreme √ events over the Project lifespan affect its sustainability or cost? Are there any demographic or socio- economic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g. high incidence of marginalized populations, √ rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)? Could the Project potentially increase the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., increasing traffic or √ housing in areas that will be more prone to flooding, by encouraging settlement in Earthquake Regions)? The proposed environment category of this sub-project is B in accordance with ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement 2009.

96 Appendix - II List of Acts, Rules and Notifications as Applicable to the Project

1 The Environment It provides for the protection and 2009 All projects/activities/ that being developed, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/m Environment Protection Act, 1986 improvement of environment implemented, established, operational and/or o dules/rules-and- The Environment and the prevention of hazards to being funded, that would discharge or emit any regulations/environment Protection Rules, human beings, other living environmental pollutant should take cognizance - protction/ 1986 creatures, plants and property of this Act/Rule and ensure compliance to the prescribed emission standards 2 Notification on Notification deals with All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/m Environment Special Areas/ environmental issues in specific developed, implemented, operational and/or o dules/rules-and- Restricted notified Regions/areas in funded should verify the existence/ proximity regulations/environment Activities different regions and imposition of any notified area in and around the project - protction/ of restrictions/prohibitions on site and is found should take cognizance of the certain industries or activities provisions of the applicable Special Area Notification 3 Environmental The Notification imposes 2009 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/m Environment Impact Assessment restrictions and prohibitions on developed, implemented or funded should take o dules/rules-and- Notification, 2006 new projects or activities and cognizance of the Schedule of Activities regulations/environment also on the expansion or requiring Environmental Clearance under this - protction/ modernization of existing Notification and if applicable, required projects or activities based on clearances from MoEFCC / State Environmental their potential environmental Impact Assessment Authority should be taken impacts. 4 The Hazardous It provides for regulation and 2010 All activities being implemented, operational http://www.MoEFCC.ni Environment Wastes control of indiscriminate disposal and/or funded that deal with generation/ c.i n/legis/hsm.htm (Management, of Hazardous waste; and its handling/storage/processing of hazardous waste Handling and sound management to reduce should take cognizance of the Transboundary risks to environmental and provisions/schedules of these Rules and obtain Movement) Rules, human health authorization from the prescribed 2008 Authority/MPPCB/ Committee 5 The Noise Pollution It provides for regulations to 2010 All projects/activities/ being constructed, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/m Environment (Regulation and control ambient noise levels in operational and/or funded that deal with sound o dules/rules-and- Control) Rules, 2000 public places from sources such emitting equipments while operational or during regulations/environment as industries/construction construction should take cognizance of the - protction/ works/community events, etc. provisions/standards of these Rules and ensure compliance 6 The ORegion It provides for regulatory 2000 All activities being implemented, operational http://MoEFCC.nic.in/m Environment Depleting measures so as to ensure and/or funded that involve the use/ processing/ o dules/rules-and- 97

Substances progressive phasing out of domestic imports/ exports of o Region depleting substances regulations/environment- (Regulation & production and imports should take cognizance and comply with the protection/ Control) Rules, 2000 of o Region depleting substances provisions/schedules of these Rules 7 The Batteries It provides for regulations towards 2001 All activities being implemented/ operational and/or http://www.MoEFCC.nic.i Environment (Management & proper management & handling of funded that involve the manufacture, handling, n/legis/hsm.htm Handling) Rules, Lead Acid Batteries so as to avoid, purchase and use of batteries should take cognizance of 2001 mitigate, minimize adverse impact the provisions and comply with the provisions of these on environment and Rules human health 8 Forest It provides for regulation to help 2004 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/mo Environment (Conservation) Act, conserve the country's forests. It developed, implemented or funded within forest dules/rules-and- 1980 restricts and regulates the de- areas or depend on use of forest should take regulations/forest- Forest reservation of forests or use of forest cognizance and comply with the provisions of these conservation/ (Conservation) land for non-forest purposes without rules and obtain required clearances from the Forest Rules, 2003 the prior approval of Department Central Government. 9 Wildlife (Protection) It provides for regulations to 2010 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/mo Environment Act, 1972 effectively protect the wild life with a developed, implemented and/or funded within dules/rules-and- view to ensuring the ecological and wildlife sanctuaries or national parks should take regulations/wildlife/ environmental security of the cognizance and comply with the provisions of these country. rules and obtain required clearances from the National Board for Wildlife /Chief Wildlife Warden 10 Wildlife Protection The strategy document suggests ` All projects/activities being conceptualized, developed, http://envfor.nic.in/divisio Environment Strategy, 2002 measures and actions required for implemented or funded within 10 km of wildlife ns/wild.html management of wildlife and protected sanctuaries or national parks should take note of the areas. measures suggested in this Strategy document 11 Wetlands To provide for protection and 2010 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://MoEFCC.nic.in/mo Environment (Conservation & management of wetlands in India developed, implemented and/or funded in and around dules/public- Management) Rules, and regulate the activities within wetlands should take cognizance of the provisions of information/home- 2010 wetlands this Notification and obtain required clearances from archive/ Central Wetlands Regulatory Authority/ Designated Local State Agency/ Forest Department 12 Central Ground It provides for regulation and 2010 All projects being developed, implemented or funded http://www.cgwb.gov.in/g Environment Water Authority, control of ground water that are dependent on Ground water as a w_regulation.html Notification, 1997 development and management. source of water, should take cognizance of the provisions of this Notification/Guidelines and

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require to obtain permission from the Central Ground Water Board/Regional Office/Prescribed Authority 13 Building and Other It regulates the employment and 1996 All projects/activities being implemented and/or funded http://labour.nic.in/clc/wel Health & Safety Construction Workers conditions of service of building where cost of construction is more than Rs. 10 lakhs come.html#leg (Regulation of and other construction workers and should take cognizance of the provisions of this Act, Employment and provides for their safety, health and register establishments and provide for the construction Conditions of welfare workers in accordance Service) Act, 1996 with this Act 14 Building and Other An Act to provide for the levy and 1998 All projects/activities being implemented and/or Health & Safety Construction collection of a cess on the cost of funded where cost of construction is more than Rs. 10 Workers Welfare construction incurred by employers. lakhs should take cognizance and comply with the Cess Act, 1996 and provisions of this Act and pay cess Rules, 1998 accordingly 15 Workmen It provides for payment of 2009 All projects/activities that are operational and/or funded http://labour.nic.in/ss/Noti Health & Safety Compensation Act, compensation by employers to that employ workmen for activities that are hazardous fication.html 1923 their employees for injury by and have health and safety risks should take cognizance accident i.e. personal injury or of this Act and ensure due occupational disease compensation to employees in case of any injury 16 The Child Labour It prohibits employment of children in 1986 All project/activities that are being implemented, http://labour.nic.in/cwl/Chi Health & Safety (Prohibition & certain specified hazardous operational and/or funded should refrain from ldLabour.htm Regulation) Act, occupations and processes and employment of children. In case employed should take 1986 regulates the working conditions cognizance and comply with the provisions of in others. this Act. 17 Indian Electricity It provides for regulating the supply, 2000 All projects/ activities establishments being http://powermin.nic.in/act Health & Safety Rules, 1956 Distribution, generation, and use of developed, implemented, operational and/or funded s_notification/electricity_a electricity which includes that deal with generation, transformation, ct2003/preliminary.htm precautionary measures to be Distribution, conversion, distribution or use of energy adopted in construction, installation should take cognizance and comply with the and maintenance of provisions of these Rules and obtain required Distribution, distribution, generation authorization and use of electricity. 18 The Scheduled Tribes It recognizes and provides for forests 2007 All projects/activities being conceptualized, developed, http://tribal.nic.in/index1.a Social and Other Traditional rights and occupation in forest land implemented, operational and/or funded that are within sp?linkid=360&langid=1 Forest Dwellers by forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes or in close proximity to forest areas should take (Recognition of and other traditional forest dwellers cognizance of the provisions of this Act/Rules and Forest Rights) Act, who are verify and provide for the rights of the Tribal 2006 and integral to the sustainability of the population Rules,2007 forest ecosystem.

99 19 Land Acquisition It provides for facilitation in land 1985 All projects/activities being conceptualized, developed, http://dolr.nic.in/dolr/acta Social Act, 1894 acquisition for public purposes in implemented and/or funded that deal with public ndrule.asp cases where land to acquired has purposes or would lead to developmental benefits, for private claims which land is to be acquired, should take cognizance and comply with the provisions of this Act

20 National Resettlement It provides for regulations to 2007 All projects/activities being conceptualized, http://dolr.nic.in/dolr/acta Social and Rehabilitation ensure a humane, participatory developed, implemented and/or funded that deal with ndrule.asp Policy, 2007 and transparent process of involuntary displacement due to land acquisition resettlement and rehabilitation due should take cognizance of this policy and provide for to land acquisition for fair compensation to the affected parties industrialization, infrastructural facilities and urbanization needs 21 The Biodiversity Act, In order to help in realizing the 2002 It recognizes the sovereign rights of States to use their http://www.envfor.nic.in/di Environment 2002 objectives of CBD, India has own Biological Resources. visions/csurv/nba_act.ht m enacted an umbrella legislation called the biological Diversity Act 2002(No.18 of 2003) aimed at conservation of biological resources and associated knowledge as well as facilitating access to them in a sustainable manner and through a just process.

100 Appendix - III India and International Environmental Agreements

India is member of almost all major Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), under four clusters, namely the following:

 Nature conservation;  Hazardous material;  Atmospheric emissions; and  Marine environment.

There are over 500 active agreements/MOUs etc. to which India is signatory. There are 20 major multilateral global MEAs, to which India is a signatory. These are listed below: i. Nature conservation  Ramsar Convention on Wetlands  CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of  Fauna and Flora)  TRAFFIC (The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network)  CMS (Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species)  CAWT (Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking)  CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)  ITTC (International Tropical Timber Organisation)  UNFF (United Nations Forum on Forests)  IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural  Resources)  GTF (Global Tiger Forum) ii. Hazardous material  Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety  SAICM (Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management)  Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)  Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movement of  Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal  Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC) for certain  Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade iii. Atmospheric emissions  UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)  Kyoto Protocol  UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification)  Montreal Protocol (on O Region Depleting Substances) iv. Marine environment  IWC (International Whaling Commission)

Source: MoEF&CC, India

101 Appendix – IV Detailed Updated Scope of Work 2830 IND of DISCOM-C Scope as Updated scope S.No. Particular Unit per IEE Gwalior Datia Sheopur Bhind Morena Tranch-2 Loan No 2011 2830 I Component 1: Feeder Separation Extension of 11 kv bay in existing 1 Nos. 204 58 38 24 43 69 232 33/11 kv Substation

2 11 kv line on 140 kg. 8m PCC Pole Kms. 6002 1574.4 1389 1001 1656 1460 7080.40

11 kv DP structure on 140 kg 8m PCC 3 Nos. 6002 2032 2161 1568 1987 1564 9312 Pole

4 Road Crossing on H-beam Nos. 202 324 126 88 189 139 866

Raising the heights in vertical 5 Nos. 1612 1813 1644 1287 1786 1772 8302 clearance on 11 kv Line 25 KVA, 11/0.433 KV, 3-phase 6 distribution transformer Substation Nos. 7938 1878 1920 902 2175 1575 8450 with metering 7 Installation of AB Switch on 11 kv line Nos. 2015 124 39 55 160 92 470

II Component 2: HVDS & Associated LV lines

HVDS (Conversion of existing LV to 8 Kms. 411 0 0 0 0 0 0 HV lines) on 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole

102 LV lines 3-phase, 5-wires overhead 9 using AB cable XLPE 50/25 sqmm on Kms. 411 260 10.91 235.74 484 421 1412 140 kg., 8 m PCC pole Replacement of ACSR/AAAC 10 conductor by AB Cable XLPE 50 Kms. 1027 16.99 149.91 46.8 127.38 63 404 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines Replacement of ACSR/AAAC 11 conductor by AB Cable XLPE 25 Kms. 2053 698.09 603.18 449.46 702.62 341 2794 sqmm on 1existing 3-phase LV lines Shifting of existing 11/0.433 kv 3- phase distribution transformer 12 substation to new location for Kms. 856 221 24 32 9 18 304 separation of agriculture pumps consumer from other consumers. Renovation of existing transformer and installation and commissioning of 13 Kms. 1712 45 0 0 0 0 45 energy meter on existing distribution transformer III Component 3: Quality Improvement, Metering Material & erection of new meter to 14 Nos. 105675 12312 7996 9589 35345 22702 87944 unmetered consumer

15 Providing new 1- connection Nos. 105675 3520 7505 7281 19102 17801 55209

16 Providing new 3- connection Nos. 26419 235 85 91 1147 84 1642

Replacement of defective single 17 Nos. 26419 146 1012 563 328 1038 3087 phase/three phase meter

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APPENDIX - V

Land Allotment Circular of Deptt of Revenue, Govt of MP

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APPENDIX - VI Photographs of Progress of Subproject & Public Consultation (Tranche-2) Gwalior Region (27.06.2018 to 01.07.2018) Gwalior (O&M)

Installation of 11 KV Lines and Two Pole structu re at Lankahill Feeder Nayak ka Purwa Village

Installation of 11 KV Lines and Distribution Transformer in village from Lankahill Feeder

Erection of New Meter to Consumer PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES

105

Gwalior (O&M)

Kuleth Substation: Installation of Punjabipura Feeder at existing Kuleth Substation

Installation of 11 KV ME and Control & Relay Panel of Punjabipura Feeder, Guarding at Sigora village

11 KV Lines and Two Pole structure near Sigora village PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES & MPMKVVCL STAFF

106

O&M Bhind

11 KV Lines from Mudiyakheda Feeder, Udotpura S/S Extension of 11 KV Bay in existing 33/11 KV Udotpura S/S

Mudiyakheda Feeder at Udotpura S/S Control and Relay Panel of 11 KV Twin Gidoli Feeder- Mudiyakheda

Two Pole Structure and 11 KV Lines Distribution Transformer & 11 KV Lines PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation at Udotpura S/S with MPMKVVCL Staff Consultation with beneficiaries (villagers )

107

Bhind (O&M)

Installation of 11 KVLines, Two Pole Structure at Badipali Village

Installation of 11 KV Lines and Guarding Structure at Badipali Village

Installation of Distribution Transformer, LT Lines and Metering at Village Badipali PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES & MPMKVVCL STATFF

108

Morena (O&M)

Extension of 11 Control and Relay Panel of Installation of 11 KV DP Structure and KV Bay in existing 11 KV Feeder- Distribution Transformer 33/11 KV Dharamgarh PUBLIC CUNSUTATION

Consultation with beneficiaries (villagers ) Consultation with workers

District level stakeholder consultation with staff of O&M Circle Morena of DISCOM- C

109

Morena (O&M)

11 KV Line from Gidoli Feeder Control and Relay Panel of 11 KV Twin Rajodha Feeder

Existing 33/11 KV Rajodha S/S 11 KV Lines from Rajodha Feeder and Guarding work at road crossing

Extension of 11 KV Bay in 4- Pole Structure and Distribution Transformer existing 33/11 KV S/S PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES & MPMKVVCL STATFF

110

Datia (O&M)

Installation of Feeder, Control & Relay Panel and Outgoing 11 KV Lines at existing Bikar Substation PUBLIC CONSULTATION

111

Datia (O&M)

Installation of Two pole Structure and 11 KV Line at Imaliya Village

Guarding at Road Crossing near Imaliya Village

Installation of Four Pole Structure and Distribution Transformer

Installation of LT Lines and Erection of New Meter to Consumer at Imaliya Village PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES & MPMKVVCL STATFF

112

Sheopur (O&M)

33/11 KV Karahal S/S Sheopur (O&M) Feeder Separation work (VCB,CT,ME& Panel)

Installation of pole, cable, meter & Distribution transformer & consumer meter PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES

Consultation & meeting with beneficiaries of Karahal SS

113

Sheopur (O&M)

33/11 KV Shyampur S/S Sheopur (O&M) Feeder Separation work (VCB,CT,ME& Panel)

Installation of pole, cable, & Distribution transformer PUBLIC CONSULTATION WITH BENEFICIARIES

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APPENDIX - VII GRC Formation Circular of DISCOM-Central

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APPENDIX – VIII Attendance Sheet/minutes of meeting during public consultation

Attendance Sheet/minutes of meeting during public consultation

APPENDIX – IX Standard of Ambient Air Quality & Noise Level

APPENDIX-X Establishment of Environmental Safeguard Management Unit (ESMU)

APPENDIX -XI

Sample of GRC meeting has been conducted regularly on monthly basis at each Circle (Bhind, Gwalior region)